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GARLAND FOUNDATION FOR DEVELOPMENT
MINUTES
February 21, 2023
The Garland Foundation for Development, Inc. of the City of Garland convened in regular session at 7:50 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in the Council Chamber, 200 North Fifth Street, Garland, Texas, with the following members:
Present:
Scott LeMay, Director
Jeff Bass, Director
Deborah Morris, Director
Ed Moore, Director
B. J. Williams, Dirctor
Margaret Lucht, Director
Robert Vera, Director
Dylan Hedrick, Director
Robert Smith, Director
Andy Hesser, Executive Director
Staff Present:
Scott Levine, Counsel
Ayako Schuster, Director of Economic Development
Eloyce René Dowl, Recording Secretary
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Consider and take action on the approval of the minutes of the Board of Directors meeting held on February 7, 2023.
No action taken on this item.
2.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Consider and take action on the ratification of a contract for sale concerning the purchase of land of 0.14 +/- acres in aggregate, near the intersection of East Ave B and Hopkins Street, generally described as 252 and 254 E. Avenue B, Garland, Texas 75040 and further consider and take action to authorize the Executive Director to execute such documents necessary to complete the transaction.
The staff presentation was made by Ayako Schuster, Director of Economic Development, requesting permission to ratify a contract for land acquisition at East Avenue B and Hopkins Street, in the amount of $135,000.
The motion was made by Director Lucht to approve the request, seconded by Director Vera. Motion carried:
Vote:
9 ayes, 0 nays
Consider and take action on a real property contract for the purchase of approximately 21,851 square feet of land, including an approximately 11,059 square foot building located thereon, located on Main Street between S. 7th Street and S. Glenbrook Drive, generally described as 708 and 716 Main Street, Garland, Texas 75040 and further consider and take action to authorize the Executive Director to execute such documents necessary to complete the transaction.
The staff report was made by Ayako Schuster, Director of Economic Development, requesting permission to enter into a contract for the purchase of 708 and 716 Main Street.
There was discussion by the Board regarding the possibility of additional incentives.
The motion was made by Director Morris to approve the request, seconded by Director Moore. Motion carried:
Vote:
9 ayes, 0 nays
3.
ADJOURN
CITY OF GARLAND, TEXAS
/s/ Scott LeMay, Director
/s/ Eloyce René Dowl, Recording Secretary
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