Call to Order Invocation Pledge of Allegiance
Mayoral Proclamations, Recognition and Announcements
The Mayor may present proclamations and recognize attendees or award winners, and may make announcements regarding upcoming City events and matters of interest to citizens. There will be no Council deliberations or votes on these matters.
All items under this section are recommended for approval by a single motion of Council, without discussion. Council has been briefed on these items at a previous work session and approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item. The Mayor will announce the agenda and provide an opportunity for members of the audience and the City Council to request that an item be removed and considered separately. 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the January 19, 2016 Regular Meeting and the minutes of the January 23, 2016 CIP Special Meeting. 2. Consider approval of the following bids: a. CodeRED Emergency Notification Service Bid No. 6191-16 Emergency Communications $121,391.16 Network, Inc. This request is to provide emergency telephone, text, and email notification service to Garland residents who register for such notifications. The service, referred to as CodeRED, provides emergency notifications including automated severe weather warning notifications initiated by the National Weather Service. This is a Term Contract that will renew annually in accordance with the GSA contract as long as the service is required. . b. Cayenta Finance System Upgrade Bid No. 6211-16 Cayenta $181,990.00 This request is for Cayenta professional staff to assist the City with upgrading to the current version of the Cayenta Finance System. The scope of this project includes upgrade support, training, and post “Go Live” support. c. Construction Material Testing Services Bid No. 6215-16 Alliance Geotechnical Group $177,364.00 This request is to provide Professional Engineering Services associated with Construction Material Testing for the Pleasant Valley Road Bridge from Richfield Drive to Miles Road project. d. Lewisville Hydro Turbine Rehabilitation Bid No. 4987-15 Kiser Hydro, LLC $262,500.00 This request is to provide additional repairs for the Lewisville Hydro Turbine Rehabilitation project. The additional repairs are necessary for the replacement of runner seals that have failed in service. e. GP&L Lookout Substation Construction Bid No. 6064-16 Irby Construction Company $2,814,867.64 Optional Contingency 281,486.76 TOTAL $3,096,354.40 This request is to provide construction of the 138 kV Lookout Substation yard. This contract will include all labor, supervision, administration, and management as well as supplying all equipment, materials, and services necessary to perform the construction. Due to the complex nature of the project, an Optional Contingency is included for any unforeseen additional work that may be required. 3. Consider an ordinance to call $4,000,000 of Tax Notes, Series 2015. When Council approved the issuance of $4,000,000 Tax Notes, Series 2015 on September 15, 2015, it was contemplated that the City would exercise the call provision to redeem the notes on March 1, 2016 prior to their scheduled maturity date of November 1, 2016. Staff requests Council consider approving an ordinance to redeem the Tax Notes, Series 2015 as contemplated. 4. Consider an ordinance ordering and providing notice of a general election for the City of Garland, to be held on the 7th day of May, 2016 and providing an effective date. In accordance with the charter of the City of Garland and the laws of the State of Texas, Council is requested to order and provide notice of a General Election to be held on May 7, 2016 for the purpose of electing Council members for Districts 1, 2, 4, and 5. 5. Consider a resolution of the City Council of the City of Garland, requesting that the Dallas County Central Appraisal District reappraise properties in the City of Garland affected by the recent tornadoes as authorized by Texas Tax Code Section 23.02 and providing an effective date. At the January 19, 2016 Work Session, Council considered the reappraisal of disaster area property. 6. Consider by minute action, authorization of the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Dallas for BioTel services in the amount of $186,703.00 At the February 2, 2016 Work Session, Council considered entering into a two-year interlocal agreement in the amount of $186,703.00 with the City of Dallas for BioTel System services for medical control for emergency medical services. 7. Consider an interlocal agreement between the City of Mesquite and the City of Forney regarding Radio Communications. Council is requested to authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement between the City of Mesquite and the City of Forney as part of the GMRS P25 Radio System.
Hold a public hearing to receive comment on the 2016 Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP). A public hearing will be held on the 2016 Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP). At the public hearing, all interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard for or against the proposed program. The 2016 Proposed CIP has been available for public inspection in the City’s libraries, in the City Secretary’s Office, and on the City’s website since January 20, 2016.
9. Citizen comments. Persons wishing to address issues not on the agenda may have three minutes to address Council at this time. Council is prohibited from discussing any item not posted according to the Texas Open Meetings Act. 10. Adjourn. All Regular Council meetings are broadcast live on CGTV, Time Warner Cable Channel 16, and Verizon FIOS TV 44. Meetings are rebroadcast at 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday-Sunday and at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Live streaming and on-demand videos of the meetings are also available online at www.garlandtx.gov. Copies of the meetings can be purchased through the City Secretary’s Office – audio CD’s are $1 each and DVD’s are $3 each.
Feb 02, 2016 City Council
Call to Order Invocation Pledge of Allegiance
Mayoral Proclamations, Recognition and Announcements
The Mayor may present proclamations and recognize attendees or award winners, and may make announcements regarding upcoming City events and matters of interest to citizens. There will be no Council deliberations or votes on these matters.
All items under this section are recommended for approval by a single motion of Council, without discussion. Council has been briefed on these items at a previous work session and approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item. The Mayor will announce the agenda and provide an opportunity for members of the audience and the City Council to request that an item be removed and considered separately. 1. Consider approval of the minutes of the January 19, 2016 Regular Meeting and the minutes of the January 23, 2016 CIP Special Meeting. 2. Consider approval of the following bids: a. CodeRED Emergency Notification Service Bid No. 6191-16 Emergency Communications $121,391.16 Network, Inc. This request is to provide emergency telephone, text, and email notification service to Garland residents who register for such notifications. The service, referred to as CodeRED, provides emergency notifications including automated severe weather warning notifications initiated by the National Weather Service. This is a Term Contract that will renew annually in accordance with the GSA contract as long as the service is required. . b. Cayenta Finance System Upgrade Bid No. 6211-16 Cayenta $181,990.00 This request is for Cayenta professional staff to assist the City with upgrading to the current version of the Cayenta Finance System. The scope of this project includes upgrade support, training, and post “Go Live” support. c. Construction Material Testing Services Bid No. 6215-16 Alliance Geotechnical Group $177,364.00 This request is to provide Professional Engineering Services associated with Construction Material Testing for the Pleasant Valley Road Bridge from Richfield Drive to Miles Road project. d. Lewisville Hydro Turbine Rehabilitation Bid No. 4987-15 Kiser Hydro, LLC $262,500.00 This request is to provide additional repairs for the Lewisville Hydro Turbine Rehabilitation project. The additional repairs are necessary for the replacement of runner seals that have failed in service. e. GP&L Lookout Substation Construction Bid No. 6064-16 Irby Construction Company $2,814,867.64 Optional Contingency 281,486.76 TOTAL $3,096,354.40 This request is to provide construction of the 138 kV Lookout Substation yard. This contract will include all labor, supervision, administration, and management as well as supplying all equipment, materials, and services necessary to perform the construction. Due to the complex nature of the project, an Optional Contingency is included for any unforeseen additional work that may be required. 3. Consider an ordinance to call $4,000,000 of Tax Notes, Series 2015. When Council approved the issuance of $4,000,000 Tax Notes, Series 2015 on September 15, 2015, it was contemplated that the City would exercise the call provision to redeem the notes on March 1, 2016 prior to their scheduled maturity date of November 1, 2016. Staff requests Council consider approving an ordinance to redeem the Tax Notes, Series 2015 as contemplated. 4. Consider an ordinance ordering and providing notice of a general election for the City of Garland, to be held on the 7th day of May, 2016 and providing an effective date. In accordance with the charter of the City of Garland and the laws of the State of Texas, Council is requested to order and provide notice of a General Election to be held on May 7, 2016 for the purpose of electing Council members for Districts 1, 2, 4, and 5. 5. Consider a resolution of the City Council of the City of Garland, requesting that the Dallas County Central Appraisal District reappraise properties in the City of Garland affected by the recent tornadoes as authorized by Texas Tax Code Section 23.02 and providing an effective date. At the January 19, 2016 Work Session, Council considered the reappraisal of disaster area property. 6. Consider by minute action, authorization of the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Dallas for BioTel services in the amount of $186,703.00 At the February 2, 2016 Work Session, Council considered entering into a two-year interlocal agreement in the amount of $186,703.00 with the City of Dallas for BioTel System services for medical control for emergency medical services. 7. Consider an interlocal agreement between the City of Mesquite and the City of Forney regarding Radio Communications. Council is requested to authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement between the City of Mesquite and the City of Forney as part of the GMRS P25 Radio System.
Hold a public hearing to receive comment on the 2016 Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP). A public hearing will be held on the 2016 Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP). At the public hearing, all interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard for or against the proposed program. The 2016 Proposed CIP has been available for public inspection in the City’s libraries, in the City Secretary’s Office, and on the City’s website since January 20, 2016.
9. Citizen comments. Persons wishing to address issues not on the agenda may have three minutes to address Council at this time. Council is prohibited from discussing any item not posted according to the Texas Open Meetings Act. 10. Adjourn. All Regular Council meetings are broadcast live on CGTV, Time Warner Cable Channel 16, and Verizon FIOS TV 44. Meetings are rebroadcast at 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday-Sunday and at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Live streaming and on-demand videos of the meetings are also available online at www.garlandtx.gov. Copies of the meetings can be purchased through the City Secretary’s Office – audio CD’s are $1 each and DVD’s are $3 each.