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GARLAND
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

Work Session Item 8.

City Council Work Session

Meeting Date:

03/18/2024

Title: Administrative Services Committee Report

Submitted By:

Phillip Urrutia

Strategic Focus Area:

Future-Focused City Organization

Issue/Summary

The Chair of the Administrative Services Committee, along with City Staff, will present an overview of the topics recently addressed in committee meetings.

Background

The Administrative Services Committee held meetings on December 4, 2023, and February 6, 2024. The agenda items for discussion have been finalized at the committee level and are now set for discussion by the City Council.

Consideration / Recommendation

Item 1: Composition of TIF Board Member Appointees - Submitted by Mayor LeMay and Councilmember Morris

The committee explored the possibility of introducing TIF specific requirements similar to those of the Animal Services Committee, which has job specific requirements, for TIF board appointments. Additionally, the committee examined a compilation of practices adopted by sister cities regarding their TIF Boards. It was recommended that no action should be taken.

Item 2: Examination of Property Tax, Homestead, and Senior Exemptions - Annual Report to the Committee by Staff

The committee was briefed by staff on the status of existing Property Tax Exemptions and how additional exemptions could impact the general fund and debt capacity. No changes were recommended.