Garland public meetings in 2023

Library Board

The Library Board approved the minutes from the August 7, 2023, meeting. The session included reports on board appointments, library construction progress, and staff development.

• Approved August 7, 2023 meeting minutes with recommended corrections

City Council

City Council approved a series of infrastructure and engineering bids, two zoning ordinances, and the issuance of $40.3 million in tax notes for street reconstruction. The Council also accepted a TxDOT grant for traffic enforcement and held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2023/2024 tax rate.

• Approved $40.3M issuance of Tax Notes, Series 2023 (Ordinance No. 7461)
• Approved $1,188,000 bid to Tri-Con Services, Inc. for water mains replacement
• Approved $674,000 change order to GAI Consultants, Inc. for Oakland Substation upgrade
• Approved $1,485,425.55 bid to Stanley Consultants, Inc. for Wylie Switch Station reconfiguration
• Approved $1,929,114 bid to Stanley Consultants, Inc. for transmission line engineering
• Approved $2,724,472 bid to Scarborough Engineering, Inc. for transmission line upgrade
• Approved $348,693.45 bid to McKinstry Essention, LLC for citywide facilities assessment
• Approved zoning for garage condominium and office use at 4653-4695 N President George Bush Turnpike (Ordinance No. 7459)

• William A. Taylor Avenue & Melody Lane Water Mains Replacement — approved
  William A. Taylor Avenue (Broadway Boulevard to Southern Dri · $1.2M
• GP&L Oakland Substation 69/13.2kV Upgrade Change Order #1 — approved
  $674,000
• GP&L Wylie Switch Station Reconfiguration Engineering Services — approved
  $1.5M
• GP&L Mallard to Wylie Switch 138kV Transmission Line Engineering Services — approved
  $1.9M

City Council

Council approved several infrastructure bids for GP&L and wastewater mains, along with a $4.1M cost-share agreement with Dallas County for Jupiter Road improvements. Several zoning requests were approved, including a garage condominium project and a townhouse development. Public hearings were held regarding the proposed FY 2023/2024 tax rate and budget.

• Approved $4.1M Jupiter Road transportation improvement agreement with Dallas County
• Approved $1.05M bid for GP&L boiler maintenance (Hi-Tech Industrial Services, LLC)
• Approved $597,999.15 bid for GP&L Lookout to NTT Connect materials (MVA Power, Inc.)
• Approved $482,119.57 bid for GP&L Girvin Switch to Greasewood II materials (KBS Electrical Distributors, Inc.)
• Approved $403,957.43 bid for TMPA Dansby to Steep Hollow materials (KBS Electrical Distributors, Inc.)
• Approved zoning and detail plan for garage condominiums at 4653-4695 N President George Bush Turnpike (8-1)
• Approved rezoning of 613 and 615 Rowlett Road to Single-Family Attached for townhouses (9-0)
• Approved appointment of Donna Winfield as part-time Associate Judge

• GP&L Lookout to NTT Connect Project Materials — approved
  $597,999
• GP&L Boiler Maintenance and Repair Services — approved
  $1.1M
• GP&L Girvin Switch to Greasewood II Hardware Materials — approved
  $482,120
• TMPA Dansby to Steep Hollow Transmission Line Hardware Materials — approved
  $403,957
• GP&L and TMPA Transmission Relay and Communications Equipment — approved
  $350,000
• Wastewater Mains Replacement — approved
  $112,969
• Z 22-72, Val Gutierrez (District 6) — approved
  4003 Miller Park Drive · 0.937 ac

Library Board

The Library Board approved the minutes from the May 8, 2023, meeting with recommended corrections. The remainder of the meeting consisted of staff reports regarding library construction, budget requests, and programming updates.

• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes with recommended corrections

• North Garland Library exterior facade enhancements and signage project
  North Garland Library
• Central Library renovation and demolition
  Central Library
• New West Garland Library construction — approved
  West Garland

City Council

City Council approved several zoning ordinances for residential and commercial developments, including a truck repair facility and a cabinetry storage business. The council also authorized infrastructure bids for wastewater treatment and electric service extensions.

• Approved $159,000 change order for Rowlett Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant polymer contract (9-0)
• Approved $498,810.03 bid to The Fishel Company for electric service duct bank extension (9-0)
• Approved Detail Plan for single-family homes at 2675 East Brand Road (9-0)
• Approved zoning change and Detail Plan for single-family attached homes at 1306 and 1314 Rowlett Road (9-0)
• Approved zoning change and Detail Plan for multi-family development at 1214 & 1302 West Miller Road (9-0)
• Approved amendment and Detail Plan for automobile repair at 11511 & 11611 LBJ Freeway (8-1)
• Approved Specific Use Provision and Plan for truck repair facility at 4003 Miller Park Drive (8-1)
• Approved five-year Specific Use Provision and Plan for cabinetry materials storage at 543 North Fifth Street (9-0)

• Change order to Rowlett Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant polymer contract — approved
  $159,000
• GP&L Underground Duct Bank Extension — approved
  $498,810
• Z 21-07, DDC, Inc. Detail Plan for Single-Family Detached Homes — approved
  2675 East Brand Road · 28.62 ac
• Z 21-41, Homeyer Engineering Rezoning to PD — approved
  1306 and 1314 Rowlett Road · 2.262 ac

Tax Increment Finance South Board

The Board approved the previous meeting minutes. Members discussed a proposed $300,000 budget request for an infrastructure study and a potential expansion of the TIF 1 district southern boundaries.

• Approved meeting minutes (8-0)

• 500 Main St. project
  500 Main St. · $136,000
• Infrastructure study for TIF southern boundary, underground utilities and TIF boundary expansion
  $300,000
• Proposal to expand the southern boundaries of TIF 1 district

City Council

City Council approved several major construction contracts, including a new library and road improvements. The council also approved zoning amendments for a medical clinic expansion and a storefront awning waiver. Two senior living development requests were withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved $5,581,144.50 bid to The Fain Group, Inc. for West Miller Road improvements (9-0)
• Approved $10,331,677 bid to J.C. Commercial, Inc. for West Garland Branch Library (9-0)
• Approved $14,426,670 bid to DDM Construction Corporation for Holford Road Segment A (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 7448 for Medical and Dental Clinic expansion at 5302 North Garland Avenue (9-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 10484 for Housing Agency's 2020-2024 Five-Year Plan update (9-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 10585 for Housing Agency's Administrative Plan for Section 8 funds (9-0)
• Approved storefront awning waiver for Dos Banderas at 614 Main Street (9-0)
• Approved Detail Plan for 12 single-family homes at 2675 East Brand Road (9-0)

• West Miller Road Water, Wastewater, Drainage and Paving Improvements — approved
  West Miller Road from Hilltop Drive to Glenbrook Drive · $5.6M
• West Garland Library - Construction Services — approved
  3921 W. Walnut Street · $10.3M
• Holford Road Segment A Construction Services — approved
  Holford Road - Segment A (between President George Bush Turn · $14.4M

City Council

The City Council approved a consent agenda containing 14 items, including several electrical grid upgrades, wastewater main replacements, and city service software. The decisions covered a range of engineering services, construction bids, and administrative contracts.

• Approved Lonnecker Drive Wastewater Main Replacement for $1,778,226.00 (9-0)
• Approved Northstar Plaza Water & Wastewater Mains Replacement for $657,290.00 (9-0)
• Approved GP&L Nevada Switch 138kV Terminal Addition for $806,500.00 (9-0)
• Approved GP&L Centerville to McCree 138kV Transmission Line Reconstruction for $886,674.00 (9-0)
• Approved Access Control Migration to Genetec Platform for $744,659.50 (9-0)
• Approved Streambank Erosion Inventory 2023 for $398,700.00 (9-0)
• Approved Downtown Holiday Decor for $310,000.00 (9-0)
• Approved Fleet Services Fuel Focus License and Hardware for $440,356.00 (9-0)

• Streambank Erosion Inventory 2023 — approved
  $398,700
• GP&L Nevada Switch to Wigeon Whistle BESS 138kV Transmission Line — approved
  $460,000
• GP&L Nevada Switch 138kV Terminal Addition — approved
  $806,500

City Council

City Council approved several construction bids, including a major recreation center and generator docking stations. The council also authorized the purchase of a home for affordable housing and approved zoning changes for multi-family units in District 8.

• Approved $34,821,748.00 bid to Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors for Holford Recreation and Neighborhood Aquatic Center (9-0)
• Approved $323,340.88 bid to Custard Construction Services for generator docking stations at Gale Fields and Audubon Recreation Centers (9-0)
• Approved $415,539.30 total bid to Techline, Inc. for GP&L Lookout NTT Expansion Project steel structures (9-0)
• Approved $337,000.00 bid to GAI Consultants, Inc. for GP&L Oakland to Shiloh/McCree Transmission Line Engineering Services (9-0)
• Approved $310,000 purchase of 832 Woodland Drive for affordable housing via the HOME Program (9-0)
• Approved $400,000 appropriation for a new Downtown Visitor Center (9-0)
• Approved zoning change and detail plan for Masterplan to build 26 multi-family units at 110, 117, 119 Garfield Street and 121 Grant Street (9-0)
• Approved $6,257.26 TxDOT Operation Slowdown grant for the Garland Police Department (9-0)

• Holford Recreation and Neighborhood Aquatic Center - Construction Services — approved
  $34.8M
• Generator Docking Stations — approved
  Gale Fields and Audubon Recreation Centers · $323,341
• GP&L Lookout NTT Expansion Project -- Steel Structures — approved
  $415,539
• GP&L Oakland to Shiloh/McCree Transmission Line Engineering Services — approved
  $337,000

City Council

City Council approved a consent agenda including several million-dollar bids for road, water, and wastewater improvements. The council also approved a zoning change for a single-family attached development on State Highway 66.

• Approved $6,358,255.75 bid for paving, drainage, water, and wastewater improvements on Ballinger, Bonita, Cortez, Lamesa, and Belita Drives (9-0)
• Approved $4,374,593.00 bid to Accenture, LLP for Workday Financial System Implementation services (9-0)
• Approved $4,028,565.26 bid for TMPA Dansby to Steep Hollow Transmission Line structures (9-0)
• Approved $2,035,163.80 bid for 2022 Unpaved Alley Improvements in Council District 5 (9-0)
• Approved $1,999,779.65 bid to Motorola Solutions, Inc. for replacement subscriber radios (9-0)
• Approved $1,436,495.00 bid for Audubon Park Water and Wastewater Replacements (9-0)
• Approved $1,000,000.00 bid for GP&L Emergency Restoration Contractor Management Services (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 7433 for zoning change to Single-Family Attached Uses at 1951 and 1975 State Highway 66 (9-0)

• Blanket Purchase Order for Ambulance Cots, Cot Loaders, and Patient Stair Chairs — approved
  $290,581
• Audubon Park Water and Wastewater Replacements — approved
  Audubon Park and Country View Lane · $1.4M
• Ballinger, Bonita, Cortez, Lamesa and Belita Paving, Drainage, Water and Wastewater Improvements — approved
  Ballinger, Bonita, Cortez, Lamesa and Belita Drives · $6.4M
• GP&L Plant Staffing Services — approved
  $820,000

City Council

City Council approved a consent agenda including several million dollars in bids for road construction, city vehicles, and software. The council also passed three zoning ordinances and renamed the Boneyard Skate Park.

• Approved $3,343,915.00 contract to Tri-Con Services, Inc. for Chaha Road construction (9-0)
• Approved $1,085,287.00 contract with Mac Haik Dodge Chrysler Jeep for three replacement ambulances (9-0)
• Approved $880,261.00 contract with Unisys Corporation for Clariti software implementation (9-0)
• Approved $825,000.00 contract with United Mechanical for police headquarters heating piping (9-0)
• Approved $429,712.80 contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp for Clariti software (9-0)
• Approved zoning for Elder-Care Independent Living at 2055 Arapaho Road (9-0)
• Approved zoning for a financial institution drive-through at 3150 Broadway Boulevard (9-0)
• Approved zoning change from Agricultural to Single-Family-Estate at 6401 Lyons Road (9-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a consent agenda including refunding $50 million of commercial paper notes with General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2023, and selling $31.2 million in Certificates of Obligation for the 2023 CIP. Also approved were contracts for a simunitions training facility ($3.26M), boiler maintenance ($700K), overhead distribution relocations ($628.5K), and transmission line engineering ($966.6K). A zoning change for a convenience store with drive-through at 6530 N. President George Bush Turnpike was approved via ordinance. The Valoris Healthpark Streetscape Masterplan was adopted. All votes were 8-0.

• Approved $50M General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2023 (8-0)
• Approved $31.2M Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023 for CIP (8-0)
• Approved $3.26M contract with Gliden Industries for simunitions training facility (8-0)
• Approved $700K boiler maintenance contract with Hi-Tech Industrial Services (8-0)
• Approved $628.5K overhead distribution relocation contract with kV Power (8-0)
• Approved $966.6K engineering contract with Burns & McDonnell for transmission line rebuild (8-0)
• Approved zoning change (Ordinance 7421) for convenience store with drive-through at 6530 N. President George Bush Turnpike (8-0)
• Adopted Valoris Healthpark Streetscape Masterplan (8-0)

• Simunitions Training Facility and Range Improvements — approved
  former Police Property Room · $3.3M
• GP&L Boiler Maintenance Services — approved
  GP&L Olinger and Spencer Power Plants · $700,000
• GP&L Overhead Distribution Relocations — approved
  $628,501

Tax Increment Finance South Board

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members received updates on downtown revitalization projects, including public art and infrastructure, and discussed a potential extension of the TIF 1 boundaries and duration.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (7-0)

• Potential TIF 1 Extension and Boundary Expansion — introduced

City Council

City Council approved a series of infrastructure projects, including water and wastewater main replacements and a new police station perimeter fence. The council also authorized a $1.95 million public health grant and approved a development incentive for an 88-unit townhome project.

• Approved $611,000 water mains replacement contract with Tri-Con Services, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved $3,003,483 wastewater mains and alley paving contract with La Banda, LLC (9-0)
• Approved $740,681 police station perimeter fence contract with Construction Rent-A-Fence (9-0)
• Approved $368,900 Naaman Forest Connection trail design contract with Dunaway Associates, LLC (9-0)
• Approved $6.3 million fleet fuel provider contracts with Saratoga Rack Marketing LLC and Douglass Distributing (9-0)
• Approved $1,950,883 Public Health Infrastructure Grant from DSHS (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 7419 restricting parking on Purdue Drive between Walnut Street and Pineridge Drive (9-0)
• Approved Chapter 380 development incentive for II Stephens Development, LLC townhome project (9-0)

• Water Mains Replacement — approved
  Wanda Drive (Delmar Drive - S. First Street); Gloria Drive ( · $611,000
• Wastewater Mains and Alley Paving Improvements — approved
  $3.0M
• GP&L College Substation Rebuild Engineering Services — approved
  $1.6M

City Council

City Council approved several high-value contracts for library modernization, utility improvements, and electric utility maintenance. The council also passed three zoning ordinances and adopted an Economic Development Strategic Plan.

• Approved $10,786,956 agreement with Core Construction for Central Library upgrades
• Approved $4,355,728 budget amendment for Olinger and Spencer Power Plants maintenance
• Approved $2,152,121.10 contract with Tri-Con Services, Inc. for utility construction
• Approved $998,110.55 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal with SHI Government Solutions
• Approved zoning change to Multi-Family-2 at 2700 West Walnut Street and 320 King Lane
• Approved zoning change to Single-Family-10 at 1009 & 1013 Rowlett Road
• Approved appointment of Marc Abraham to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Board (8-1)
• Approved Youth Programs Standards of Care Ordinance No. 7418 (9-0)

City Council

City Council approved a series of infrastructure and equipment bids, including wastewater improvements and sanitation vehicles. The council also approved several zoning ordinances and a detail plan for a single-family home. Additionally, an interlocal agreement for an internet crimes task force and a cost allocation plan for HOME ARPA funds were adopted.

• Approved $5.39M wastewater improvements for nine alleys (9-0)
• Approved $1.29M for six sanitation chassis and $744,189 for five loader bodies (9-0)
• Approved $1.18M for Naaman School Road railroad crossing improvements (9-0)
• Approved $10.85M term contract for disaster debris removal services (9-0)
• Approved zoning for single-family attached development at 2801 and 2901 Arapaho Road (9-0)
• Approved zoning change to Multi-Family-2 for 2700 Walnut Street and 320 King Lane (9-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Dallas for ICAC Task Force (9-0)
• Appointed Tony N. Bui to Tax Increment Finance #1 Downtown Board (9-0)

City Council

City Council approved several high-value equipment bids for the Hinton Landfill and Police Department. The council also authorized a $400,000 housing grant and approved various zoning and development requests.

• Approved $1.22M for 34 replacement police pursuit vehicles (9-0)
• Approved $1.08M for police vehicle upfitting (9-0)
• Approved $1.55M for Rowlett Creek 48" Interceptor Main Rehabilitation Phase IX (9-0)
• Approved $949,969 for a replacement compactor for Hinton Landfill (9-0)
• Approved $623,085 for a replacement track loader for Sanitation Transfer Station (9-0)
• Approved $391,267 for a replacement motor grader for Hinton Landfill (9-0)
• Approved $400,000 grant from Garland Housing Finance Corporation for home repairs (9-0)
• Approved zoning change for 55 townhouses at 2801 and 2901 Arapaho Road (9-0)

City Council

City Council approved several service contracts for custodial, concrete, and electrical work. The council also passed zoning ordinances for specific properties and adopted the Las Brisas Small Area Plan.

• Approved custodial services bid for ABM Industry Groups, LLC ($1,225,179.08)
• Approved annual concrete contract for Tri-Con Services, Inc. ($3,000,000.00)
• Approved electrical service work bid for Boyd Electric ($750,000.00)
• Approved GP&L transmission system vegetation management for Trees, Inc. ($797,482.11)
• Approved zoning for guest house at 2112 Brookhollow Drive (Ordinance No. 7401)
• Approved specific use for licensed massage therapy at 333 North Shiloh Road (Ordinance No. 7402)
• Approved Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with City of Mesquite for Duck Creek South Extension Trail
• Approved ice kiosk specific use and site plan at 131 West Kingsley Road (7-2)

City Council

City Council approved the 2023 Capital Improvement Program with an additional $290,000 for Firewheel facility improvements. The Council also ordered a General Election for May 6, 2023, and approved several infrastructure and service contracts.

• Adopted 2023 Capital Improvement Program with $290,000 added for Firewheel facility improvements (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 7399 ordering a General Election for May 6, 2023 (9-0)
• Approved $5,004,137 contract for replacement fire trucks from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group (9-0)
• Approved $4,832,381 contract for Street Department Facility construction at 600 Tower Street (9-0)
• Approved $4,300,000 for Rowlett Creek Siphon Replacement at S.H. 78 (9-0)
• Approved $2,976,116 for Naaman to Apollo Transmission Line construction (9-0)
• Approved $1,852,694 for Bisby Transmission Trail construction (9-0)
• Approved zoning and detail plan for a guest house at 2112 Brookhollow Drive (9-0)

City Council

City Council appointed Judson J. Rex as City Manager and approved several vehicle and equipment bids. The council also passed ordinances for drive-through restaurant zoning and parking restrictions on Greenbelt Parkway and Purdue Drive.

• Appointed Judson J. Rex as City Manager (9-0)
• Approved $281,386 bid for two Water Department dump trucks from Freightliner of Austin
• Approved $491,575 bid for five replacement pickup trucks from Caldwell Country Ford
• Approved $313,333 bid for two generators from Generac Power Systems, Inc.
• Approved zoning for drive-through restaurants at 5200 North Garland Avenue and 4680 North Shiloh Road
• Approved parking restrictions on Greenbelt Parkway and Purdue Drive
• Approved $36,980,000 redemption of Tax Notes, Series 2022
• Appointed Tamara Aquino to the Parks and Recreation Board (9-0)

City Council

City Council approved several infrastructure and maintenance contracts, including a $3M residential concrete repair project. The council also approved zoning and detail plans for three drive-through restaurants and updated the city's Hazard Mitigation Action Plan.

• Approved $3,000,000 residential concrete repair contract with R & A Legacy Construction, LLC
• Approved $1,658,831.75 wastewater mains replacement on First Street with Trinity Miller Utility & Construction, LLC
• Approved $1,000,000 GP&L Generation Plant motor maintenance contract with Brandon and Clark, Inc.
• Approved zoning and detail plans for Salad and Go at 5200 North Garland Avenue
• Approved zoning and detail plans for Dutch Bros at 4680 North Shiloh Road
• Approved zoning for Golden Franchising Corporation at 6102 North Jupiter Road
• Approved Resolution No. 10572 adopting the FEMA-approved Hazard Mitigation Action Plan
• Postponed zoning and detail plan requests for a guest house at 2112 Brookhollow Drive