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The Garland City Council extends to all visitors a sincere welcome. We value your interest in our community and your participation in the meetings of this governing body. Visit GarlandTX.gov/Council for a full list of meeting dates.
The Council Chambers at Garland City Hall is wheelchair accessible, and ADA parking is available on the street as well as in the public parking garage. Persons with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids or services must contact the City Secretary's Office at 972-205-2404 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Braille is not available.
NOTICE: Pursuant to Section 551.127 of the Texas Government Code, one or more members of the City Council may attend this meeting by internet/video remote means. A quorum of the City Council, as well as the presiding officer, will be physically present at the above identified location. Members of the public that desire to make a public comment must attend the meeting in person.
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1. | Consider Approval of Minutes from the March 19, 2024 Meeting | |||||||||||||
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Approve the following bids:
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This contract is to provide Professional Engineering Services for designing 8-inch water and wastewater mains replacement for E. Woodbury Drive from S. First Street to 114 E. Woodbury Drive, Ticonderoga Drive from Spindrift Passage to Windward Passage, and Quail Drive from S. Country Club Road East to High Meadow Drive. This project will include approximately 3,085 linear feet of 8" water and wastewater main replacement with full concrete street pavement replacement. |
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This request is to obtain replacement firewalls for the main and backup GP&L system sites. These end-of-life replacements are needed for GP&L to meet cyber security requirements. Associated software will provide firmware and anti-virus updates as well as vendor support for the deployed firewalls. |
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This request is to obtain transmission line tree trimming services for GP&L and TMPA transmission right-of-ways. TMPA expenses will be reimbursed at 100%. |
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This request is to provide the purchase of the safety and technology equipment for the new Police vehicles that were purchased through BID# 0517-24. Most of the peripheral equipment will not transfer to the new vehicles. |
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The purpose of this request is to provide construction services to remove and replace the existing 6" clay wastewater main with 3,460 linear feet of 8" PVC wastewater main, existing 10" clay wastewater main with 2,072 linear feet of 10" PVC wastewater main, existing 6" ductile iron water pipe with 1,119 linear feet of 8" PVC pipe, existing concrete street, alley, driveway, and sidewalk pavement (11,296 square yard), and all incidentals as shown on the approved plans. An owner contingency is included for any additional work or materials that may be required. |
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This request is for the construction of drainage, water and wastewater improvements along Ashville Drive, Colonel Drive, Palm Valley Drive, Tobin Trail and Nancy Jane Circle Drainage Easement Area. The scope of work consists of drainage improvements including construction of 3,300 linear feet of storm drain pipe, 5,600 square yards of concrete pavement, and adjustments of water and wastewater facilities due to conflicts with the storm drain pipe improvements. |
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3. | Ordinance Adopting FY 2023-24 Budget Amendment No. 2 Approve an ordinance amending the FY 2023-24 Annual Operating Budget for Budget Amendment No. 2, as presented at the March 18, 2024, Work Session. FY 2023-24 Budget Amendment No. 2 includes adjustments to the General Fund and Federal Coronavirus Relief and Recovery Fund appropriations to allocate American Rescue Plan Act funds according to Federal guidance. |
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4. | Sale of Property at 600 Rayburn Street Council is requested to approve the sale of 600 Rayburn Street to Garland Housing Finance Corporation and provide an executed deed without warranty. This item was previously presented at the March 18, 2024 Work Session. |
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5. | Resolution Approving the Urban & Community Forestry Grant with the Arbor Day Foundation Approve a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a sub-award agreement for a grant from the National Arbor Day Foundation. |
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6. | Consider an Ordinance related to the issuance of up to $112,500,000 in General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2024 An ordinance considering all matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $112,500,000 in principal amount of "City of Garland, Texas General Obligation Refunding and Improvent Bonds, Series 2024" |
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7. | Water and Sewer System Refunding Bonds Council is asked to consider refunding approximately $45 million of Water and Sewer System Commercial Paper Notes, Series 2015 and approximately $10.5 million Water and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2012 with Water and Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2022. |
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8. | Agreement with Good Samaritans of Garland, Inc. Regarding the Purchase and Leaseback of 210/214 N. Twelfth St. and the Lease of 3319 Edgewood Drive Approve an Agreement regarding the purchase of 210/214 N. Twelfth Street and the lease of 3319 Edgewood Drive., Garland, TX and authorize the City Manager and Mayor to execute such documents necessary to complete the transactions. |
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A public hearing was previously conducted for the zoning case(s) below. Council approved the zoning request(s) and instructed staff to bring forth the following ordinances:
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a. | Z 24-03 ZoneDev (District 5) Consider and take appropriate action on an ordinance amending the Garland Development Code of the City of Garland, Texas, by approving an Amendment of Conditions to Planned Development (PD) District 01-26 for Heavy Commercial (HC) Uses to allow Automobile Sales, New or Used by right; and Boat Sales, Leasing and Repair; Motorcycle/ATV Sales Leasing and Repair (New and Used– Indoors only); Personal Watercraft Sales, Leasing and Repair (New or Used); and Recreational Vehicles/Trailer sales, Leasing and Repair by Specific Use Provision only on a 6.150-acre tract of land located at 11675 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway; providing for conditions, restrictions, and regulations; providing a penalty under the provisions of Sec. 10.05 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland, Texas; providing a Notice of Conditions of Compliance Clause; providing a Savings Clause and a Severability Clause; and providing an effective date. |
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b. | Z 23-47 Prime Data Centers / Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr (District 7) Consider and take appropriate action on an ordinance amending the Garland Development Code of the City of Garland, Texas, by approving a Change in Zoning from Agricultural (AG) District to a Planned Development (PD) District based in the Community Office (CO) District and 2) a Detail Plan for a Data Center and Electric Substations on a 48.93-acre tract of land located at 2000 Holford Road; providing for conditions, restrictions, and regulations; providing a penalty under the provisions of Sec. 10.05 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Garland, Texas; providing a Notice of Conditions of Compliance Clause; providing a Savings Clause and a Severability Clause; and providing an effective date. |
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10. | Hold public hearing(s) on the following Zoning Case(s): | |||||||||||||
a. | Consider a request by SignSmiths of TX for a "Major Waiver" to the Downtown Sign Standards to install a new sign on the existing awning. The site is located at 823 Main Street in District 2. Consider and take appropriate action on the application of SignSmiths of TX, requesting approval of 1) a Major Waiver to Chapter 7, Table 7-7 of the Garland Development Code and 2) a Downtown Development Plan to allow an awning sign on a property zoned Downtown (DT) District, Uptown (U) sub-district. This property is located at 823 Main Street. (District 2) (File DD 24-01) |
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b. | Consider a request by Texas Taco Cabana, LP to renew the Specific Use Provision for an existing restaurant with a drive-through [Taco Cabana]. The site is located at 5959 Broadway Boulevard in District 4. Consider and take appropriate action on the application of Texas Taco Cabana, LP, requesting approval of 1) a Specific Use Provision Renewal for a Drive-Through, Restaurant Use and 2) a Plan on a property zoned Community Retail (CR) District with a Specific Use Provision (S 02-36). This property is located at 5959 Broadway Boulevard. (District 4) (File Z 24-09) |
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Each year, the City Council reviews and updates its goals for the Garland community and City operations. City management uses these goals to guide operational priorities, decision-making and resource allocation.
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