Garland public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Garland City Council approved the consent agenda, which included multiple contracts and agreements totaling over $8.8 million. Key approvals included a $1.2M process improvement contract, a $2.69M Justice Center improvement project, and a $2.7M steel structures purchase for a transmission line. The council also approved a T-Mobile lease extension, an interlocal agreement with GISD for waste services, and adjusted skatepark hours.

• Approved consent agenda including all listed items (unanimous)
• Approved $1,200,000 contract with Dillon Morgan Consulting for process improvement
• Approved $2,694,271 building improvements at Justice Center Complex with McKinstry Essention
• Approved $344,349.24 security networking equipment term contract with ePlus Technology
• Approved $442,020 for traffic signal cabinets with Consolidated Traffic Controls
• Approved $353,195.88 for four Vermeer hydro vacuum excavators
• Approved $759,200 for Commerce Street Elevated Storage Tank rehabilitation with Five12 Painting
• Approved $315,581 for GP&L transmission line materials with KBS Electrical Distributors

• Contract with Dillon Morgan Consulting for Process Improvement — approved
  $1.2M
• Building Improvements at the Justice Center Complex — approved
  Justice Center Complex · $2.7M
• Term Contract for Security Networking Equipment — approved
  $344,349
• Traffic Signal Cabinets — approved
  $442,020
• Four Vermeer LP873XDT Hydro Vacuum Excavators — approved
  $353,196
• 2.5 MG Commerce Street Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation — approved
  Commerce Street · $759,200

City Council

The Garland City Council approved a consent agenda that included trail construction, water and wastewater improvements, service line inspection contracts, an interlocal agreement with Forney, and three drive-thru restaurant zoning ordinances. Additionally, the Council held a public hearing and approved a zoning change to Agricultural (AG) district for a site at 2701 East Centerville Road.

• Approved minutes of the November 19, 2024 Regular Meeting (Consent)
• Approved Central Park Walking Trail bid (Bid No. 1557-24) to Tri-Con Services, Inc. for $1,103,686.00 (Consent)
• Approved Woodbury, Ticonderoga and Quail Paving Water and Wastewater Improvements bid (Bid No. 1534-24) to Tri-Con Services Inc. for $2,863,990.15 (Consent)
• Approved Term Contract for Service Line Inspection bid (Bid No. 0069-25) to Compass Metering Solutions for $750,000.00 (Consent)
• Approved interlocal agreement with the City of Forney for radio system technical support services (Consent)
• Approved Ordinance No. 7562 for a drive-thru restaurant specific use provision and concept plan at 3285 Broadway Boulevard (Consent)
• Approved Ordinance No. 7563 for a drive-thru restaurant specific use provision and concept plan at 1110 West Centerville Road (Consent)
• Approved Ordinance No. 7564 for a drive-thru restaurant specific use provision and concept plan at 1.1512-acre tract in North Garland Commons 2 (Consent)

• Central Park Walking Trail construction — approved
  $1.1M
• Woodbury, Ticonderoga and Quail Paving Water and Wastewater Improvements — approved
  $2.9M
• Term Contract for Service Line Inspection — approved
  $750,000
• Z 24-31 Olsson (District 4) — approved
  3285 Broadway Boulevard
• Z 24-32 Olsson (District 5) — approved
  1110 West Centerville Road

City Council

The City Council approved a series of construction and service contracts, including fire station renovations and library improvements. Additionally, the Council approved three zoning requests for drive-thru restaurants and adopted the 2025 State Legislative Agenda.

• Approved $6.3M fire station bedroom remodeling contract
• Approved $4.1M Montclair drainage and paving improvements
• Approved $665,641 West Garland Library furniture and shelving
• Approved 2025 State Legislative Agenda
• Approved $409,196 Brand Road right-of-way acquisition from Garland ISD
• Approved Specific Use Provision for McDonald's at 3285 Broadway Blvd
• Approved Specific Use Provision for McDonald's at 1110 W. Centerville Rd
• Approved Specific Use Provision for Smalls Sliders at 6010 N. Garland Ave

• Fire Station Bedroom Remodeling - Construction Services — approved
  $6.3M
• Salesforce Annual Licensing Renewal — approved
  $413,600
• 2024 Term Contract for Concrete Construction Material — approved
  $389,091
• Wastewater and Water Improvements — approved
  First, Fairview, Marguerita, Lynn, Wanda, Taylor and Delmar · $401,635
• Montclair No. 2 & 3 Drainage Improvements - Construction Services — approved
  Montclair No. 2 & 3 subdivision · $4.2M
• West Garland Library - Furniture and Shelving — approved
  West Garland Library · $665,641
• West Garland Library - Graphic Art Installation — approved
  West Garland Library · $338,092

Library Board

The Library Board approved the minutes from their previous meeting and received updates from staff on the Parkland Partnership, the South Library Homeschool Libratory program, and the Library's Gifts and Donation policy. No other substantive actions or votes were taken during the session.

• Approved October 28, 2024 Library Board minutes

City Council

The Garland City Council approved the consent agenda, including multiple contracts and resolutions, and authorized the city manager to apply for an EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bids, and resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 Dell Marketing LP workstation replacement contract
• Approved $1,200,000 ePlus Technology networking equipment contract
• Approved $4,887,167.25 Texas Electric Cooperatives circuit breakers purchase
• Approved $807,169.26 5 Star Electric overhead facilities relocation services
• Approved $1,084,030 Garret Shields Infrastructure erosion mitigation construction
• Approved $77,294.69 Integrated Power Services change order for motor maintenance
• Approved EPA FY25 Brownfield Cleanup Grant application (unanimous)

• Term Contract for Workstation Replacements — approved
  $1.0M
• Term Contract for Networking Cisco Equipment Replacements — approved
  $1.2M
• GP&L Circuit Breakers — approved
  $4.9M
• GP&L Overhead Facilities Relocation Services — approved
  $807,169
• Erosion Mitigation at 1006 Carroll Drive and 625 Avenue B — approved
  1006 Carroll Drive and 625 Avenue B · $1.1M

Library Board

The Garland Library Board elected Terri Chepregi as Chair and Kristin Lucido as Vice Chair for 2025. The Board approved an updated Outreach Services Policy with one dissenting vote from Board Member Degen. Staff provided updates on library construction projects funded by the 2019 Bond Program and reported on recent program successes.

• Approved minutes for October 28, 2024 meeting
• Elected Terri Chepregi as 2025 Library Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Kristin Lucido as 2025 Library Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Outreach Services Policy draft (1 dissent from Degen)
• Reviewed August 2024 library statistics

Property Standards Board

The Property Standards Board approved minutes from April 11, 2024, and elected David Perry as Chair and Gayle Owens as Vice-Chair for 2025. The board also approved a final order for 505 W. Centerville Rd., finding the structure substandard and occupied by vagrants, requiring it to be secured by October 28, 2024, and setting a demolition permit deadline of November 8, 2024, with penalties and potential city action if not met.

• Approved minutes from April 11, 2024 hearing (6-0)
• Elected David Perry as Chair for 2025 (6-0)
• Elected Gayle Owens as Vice-Chair for 2025 (6-0)
• Approved final order for 505 W. Centerville Rd. requiring securing by Oct 28, 2024 (6-0)
• Ordered owner to submit demolition permit application by Nov 8, 2024
• Set Dec 31, 2024 deadline for repair, removal, or demolition
• Authorized $1,000/day civil penalties starting Jan 1, 2025 if not compliant
• Authorized city to obtain warrant and place lien for securing or demolition costs

• 505 W. Centerville Rd. - Docket # 2023-06 (Substandard Structure) — approved
  505 W. Centerville Rd., Garland, Texas

City Council

The Garland City Council approved the consent agenda, including a $150 million electric utility revenue refunding bond ordinance, multiple construction and engineering contracts, and other routine items. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bids, grants, and bond ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved $1,913,630.14 Spring Creek erosion repair contract to Knight Erosion Control
• Approved $589,606 police department interior remodel to Core Construction
• Approved $988,638 screen wall reconstruction to Ratliff Hardscape
• Approved $312,951 Duck Creek erosion design services to Freese and Nichols
• Approved $2,773,000 TMPA Makalu switch station engineering to Burns & McDonnell
• Approved $502,347.83 Central Library multimedia equipment to Videotex Systems
• Approved $450,450 ESRI GIS enterprise license agreement

• Spring Creek Erosion Repairs, Phase 1 — approved
  northeast of Jupiter Road and Campbell Road · $1.9M
• Police Department Interior Remodel - Construction Services — approved
  1891 Forest Lane · $589,606
• Screen Wall Reconstruction 2023 — approved
  Big Springs Court Estates and Castlewood Estates · $988,638
• Engineering Design Services for Duck Creek Erosion — approved
  Bass Park · $312,951
• TMPA Makalu 138kV Switch Station Engineering Services — approved
  $2.8M
• Central Library - Multimedia Equipment and Installation — approved
  Central Library · $502,348
• TMPA Gibbons Creek - Yellow Wolf Terminal Engineering Services — approved
  $488,400
• GP&L Emergency Distribution Restoration Services — approved
  $448,966

Community Multicultural Commission

The Community Multicultural Commission approved the September 19, 2024 minutes and elected CorSharra Prenell as Chair and Merrill Balanciere as Vice-Chair. The commission reviewed its $8,000 budget, planned upcoming events, and received updates on outreach. No public comments were made.

• Approved September 19, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Elvia Flores, seconded by Charles Leonard)
• Elected CorSharra Prenell as Chair
• Elected Merrill Balanciere as Vice-Chair

City Council

The Garland City Council approved the consent agenda, which included numerous contracts and agreements totaling over $16 million, and adopted ordinances for fire department fees and a 50% non-retroactive repeating COLA for retirees under TMRS. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda with bids including demolition, transmission line projects, fitness equipment, and engineering services (unanimous)
• Approved $440,619.26 demolition contract for 101 & 103 W Ave D properties (consent)
• Approved $413,778.34 change order for GP&L Girvin to Greasewood II transmission line (consent)
• Approved $546,008.42 boiler chemical cleaning for GP&L Olinger (consent)
• Approved $324,203.34 fitness equipment for Holford Recreation Center (consent)
• Approved $5,814,104.39 change order for TMPA Dansby to Steep Hollow transmission line (consent)
• Approved Ordinance No. 7558 adopting fees for fire department responses (consent)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 7559 for 50% non-retroactive repeating COLA for TMRS retirees (unanimous)

• Demolition 101 & 103 W Ave D Properties — approved
  101 & 103 W Ave D Properties · $440,619
• GP&L Girvin to Greasewood II 345kV Transmission Line Change Order — approved
  $413,778
• GP&L Olinger Boiler Chemical Cleaning — approved
  $546,008
• Holford Fitness Equipment — approved
  Holford Recreation Center · $324,203
• GP&L Substation Testing & Commissioning — approved
  $500,000
• GP&L Lookout Substation 138kV Terminal Engineering Services — approved
  $1.1M
• GP&L Wynn Joyce Pole Replacement Project — approved
  $2.0M
• GP&L Girvin Switch Station Engineering Services Addendum — approved
  $581,000

Cultural Arts Commission

The commission approved the minutes from its July 16, 2024 meeting unanimously (8-0). Members reviewed attendance figures for July-August 2024 for the Granville Arts Center, Plaza Theatre, and Atrium, and received updates from the Cultural Arts Director on the city's comprehensive plan, the Duck Creek Mural design, and upcoming events. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of July 16, 2024 meeting (8-0)

City Council

The Garland City Council approved a consent agenda including a $31.7 million construction contract for Naaman School Road, along with several other bids and agreements. They also approved the FY 2024-25 Civil Service Classifications and Compensation Ordinance and made appointments to city boards. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $31,655,566.80 Naaman School Road construction contract with DDM Construction Corp.
• Approved $3,937,250 engineering services for GP&L Oates Road Substation Rebuild with Burns & McDonnell
• Approved $7,450,000 electrical construction for GP&L Oakland Substation with Primoris T&D Services
• Approved $500,000 firefighter bunker gear replacement with NAFECO
• Approved $1,578,272.17 for five replacement ambulance bodies with Frazer, LTD.
• Approved $9,618,809 term contract for major medical services with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
• Approved zoning change at 1010 North Shiloh Road from Industrial to Community Retail (Ordinance 7554)
• Approved FY 2024-25 Civil Service Classifications and Compensation Ordinance (Ordinance 7556)

• GP&L Oates Road 138kV Substation Rebuild Engineering Services — approved
  $3.9M
• Naaman School Road Construction Services — approved
  Naaman School Road between Brand Road and State Highway 78 ( · $31.7M
• Firefighter Bunker Gear Replacement — approved
  $500,000
• Five Replacement Ambulance Bodies for the Garland Fire Department — approved
  $1.6M
• GP&L Oakland Substation Electrical Construction — approved
  $7.5M
• Term Contract for Major Medical Services — approved
  $9.6M
• Stryker Ambulance Powered Cots and Cot Loaders — approved
  $318,322
• GP&L Campbell Substation Terminal Upgrade Electrical Construction — approved
  $490,000

Bond Study Committee

The Bond Study Committee met and approved the minutes from September 5, 2024. Staff answered follow-up questions, including that the Garland VA serves about 10,000 patients with 800 daily visits, and a hotel on I-30 reduced rooms from 120 to 76 due to parking limits. The committee discussed project prioritization criteria and funding strategies (bonds vs. TIF), and received presentations on several catalyst areas. No formal project decisions were made.

• Approved September 5, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

• Boutique Hotel on I-30 room count and villa addition
  I-30 · 45 units
• Forest and Jupiter Catalyst Area corridor improvements
  Forest and Jupiter
• Walnut and Jupiter Small Area Plan
  Walnut and Jupiter
• Downtown Catalyst Area development
• Catalyst Area at Broadway and Centerville presentation
  Broadway and Centerville

Library Board

The Library Board met and approved the August 12, 2024 minutes. They received updates on the 2019 Bond Program construction projects, including the North Library grand re-opening, West Library roof and siding completion, and Central Library construction progress. Staff reported outreach program results and requested a revised outreach policy, which was discussed but not formally approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 12, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Chepregi, second by Greenup)

Bond Study Committee

The Bond Study Committee met and approved the minutes from the August 29 meeting. They heard presentations on prioritizing potential bond projects and discussed details for Harbor Point and the Medical District, including possible improvements like a Wellness Park. No formal decisions were made on project selection or funding.

• Approved August 29, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council adopted the FY 2024-25 annual operating budget, ratified a property tax revenue increase of $21,056,894 (13.31% over last year), and set the property tax rate at 68.9746 cents per $100 valuation, a 12.3% effective increase. The council also approved several development incentive agreements for datacenter and office projects, and issued approximately $45.8 million in tax notes.

• Adopted FY 2024-25 budget with $35,000 for public art campaign and $2,600 in non-resident facility rental fees (unanimous)
• Ratified property tax revenue increase of $21,056,894 (unanimous)
• Adopted property tax rate of 68.9746 cents per $100, a 12.3% increase (7-1, Dutton no)
• Approved $45.8M tax notes issuance (unanimous)
• Approved incentive for DDI Garland datacenter: $500K fee rebate, 40% tax rebates (unanimous)
• Approved incentive for Digital Garland Campbell datacenter: 50% sales tax rebate for 20 years, 40% tax rebates (unanimous)
• Approved incentive for C & M Villareal office development: $150K fee rebate (unanimous)
• Approved zoning changes: water storage tank at 2301 Lookout Dr and retail at 1010 N Shiloh Rd (unanimous)

• GP&L Transmission and Substation Technical Consulting Services — approved
  $2.0M
• GP&L College to Brand 138kV Transmission Line Steel Structures — approved
  $1.1M
• GP&L Distribution System Vegetation Management — approved
  $1.2M
• TMPA Makalu 138kV Transmission Line Engineering Services — approved
  $1.2M
• Employee Health Clinic Onsite Services Agreement — approved
  $1.6M
• Amendment to the Tax Roll — approved
  $184,473

Bond Study Committee

The Bond Study Committee met and approved the minutes from its August 15, 2024 meeting after making two corrections: one to reflect that Committee Member VanPelt nominated Chairman Thomas as Chair, and another to remove a duplicate reference to 'Committee Member.' The committee also received presentations on Microsoft Teams, community survey results, economic development concepts, and project prioritization criteria, but took no other formal actions.

• Corrected Aug. 15 minutes to reflect VanPelt's nomination of Thomas as Chair (unanimous)
• Corrected Aug. 15 minutes to remove duplicate 'Committee Member' (unanimous)
• Approved amended Aug. 15 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Garland City Council approved a consent agenda including a $3.5 million contract with Guidehouse for Workday financial software implementation, a $329,193 Tyler Technologies court system, and several other purchases and zoning changes. A request for an automobile sales use at 2723 National Place was denied (7-2). The council also held public hearings on the proposed tax rate and budget, and made numerous board and commission appointments.

• Approved $3.5M Workday implementation contract with Guidehouse (consent agenda)
• Approved $329,193 Tyler Technologies court solution (consent agenda)
• Approved $575,912 for three fire department blocker trucks (consent agenda)
• Approved $541,101 for GP&L water sample panel replacement (consent agenda)
• Approved $259,031 change order for GP&L switch station enclosure (consent agenda)
• Denied auto sales use at 2723 National Place (7-2)
• Approved multiple zoning changes including PD amendments and rezoning (consent agenda)
• Approved numerous board and commission appointments (unanimous)

• Tyler Technology Court Solution and Implementation Services — approved
  $329,193
• Workday Financial Management Implementation Services — approved
  $3.5M
• GP&L Girvin Switch Station Control Enclosure Change Order — approved
  $259,032
• Three Blocker Trucks for the Garland Fire Department — approved
  $575,912
• GP&L Olinger Unit 2 and 3 Water Sample Panel Replacement — approved
  $541,101
• Z 23-43 Hemphill, LLC — approved
  1102 North Country Club Road · 0.061 ac
• Z 24-05 Spiars Engineering — approved
  2200 West Campbell Road · 12.937 ac

Community Multicultural Commission

The Community Multicultural Commission approved the July 18, 2024 minutes and discussed adding three events to its monthly calendar. A strategic planning session was held with Chief Leadership Officer Kevin Bullard to define the commission's purpose and goals. No formal decisions were made on the strategic direction.

• Approved July 18, 2024 minutes (motion carried)
• Requested adding Garland Police Never Walk Alone Mad Dog Moore Memorial Bass Tournament, 35th Annual Taste of Garland Oktoberfest, and Wheels of Hope Car Show to Monthly Event Calendar

Library Board

The Library Board approved the June 10, 2024 minutes. Staff presented updates on the 2019 Bond Program construction, a $75k TSLAC grant for Makerspace labs, Library of Things, branding campaign, statistics, and a Parkland Health partnership. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved June 10, 2024 minutes (motion by Chepregi, second by Montoya)

City Council

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including several contracts and housing agency resolutions. They set the proposed 2024 tax rate of 68.9746 cents per $100 of valuation for two public hearings and adoption on September 3, 2024. All six zoning cases were approved, including a reconsideration request for a previously denied zoning application. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bids, and housing agency resolutions (unanimous)
• Set proposed 2024 tax rate of 68.9746 cents per $100 valuation for public hearings (unanimous)
• Approved monopole telecommunications tower at 1102 North Country Club Road (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change to Single-Family Attached at 2302 West Campbell Road (unanimous)
• Approved multi-family development at 2200 West Campbell Road (unanimous)
• Approved day care use at 4802 North George Bush Highway (unanimous)
• Approved multi-family development at 121 & 151 East I-30 (unanimous)
• Approved reconsideration of denied zoning case Z 22-28 at 1270 Pleasant Valley Road (8-1)

• Irrigation System Replacement - Firewheel Old Course — approved
  Firewheel Old Course · $3.7M
• Contract for Motor Repair for Rowlett and Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant — approved
  Rowlett and Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant · $300,000
• GP&L Holford Switch Station Electrical Construction — approved
  GP&L Holford Switch Station · $3.5M
• Monopole Telecommunications Tower request by Hemphill, LLC — approved

Cultural Arts Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from the May 14, 2024, meeting. Members reviewed attendance figures for city arts spaces and received updates on mural projects and upcoming events.

• Approved May 14, 2024, meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The City Council approved several high-value contracts for infrastructure and public facilities, including a new Surf & Swim center. The council also passed three zoning ordinances and approved various utility and equipment bids via the consent agenda.

• Approved $25,023,445.00 construction contract for Surf & Swim facility to The Fain Group
• Approved $10,000,000.00 GP&L procurement and warehouse operations contract to Techline, Inc.
• Approved $1,334,908.09 for Fire Department heart monitors from Stryker Sales Corporation
• Approved zoning for single-family attached uses at 2000 & 2050 East Miller Road (Ordinance 7537)
• Approved zoning for industrial uses at 2916 and 3002 National Drive (Ordinance 7538)
• Approved zoning for a hotel/motel development at 3005 Zion Road (Ordinance 7539)
• Approved development agreement with The Reserve at Shiloh, LLC to waive ~$364,000 in tree fees for 5.182 acres of land dedication
• Confirmed appointment of Councilmember Kris Beard to the Administrative Services Committee

• Fire Department Heart Monitors — approved
  $1.3M
• Surf & Swim - Construction Services — approved
  $25.0M
• GP&L Distribution System Tree Trimming Services Change Order — approved
  $850,000
• GP&L Underground Cable Replacement — approved
  $858,503
• GP&L Distribution Procurement and Warehouse Operations — approved
  $10.0M
• GP&L Girvin Switch Station Grading Change Order — approved
  $1.3M
• Z 22-67 CCM Engineering (District 3) — approved
  2000 & 2050 East Miller Road · 11.19 ac
• Z 24-15 2916 National, LP (District 5) — approved
  2916 and 3002 National Drive · 2.97 ac

City Council

City Council approved several utility and transportation contracts, including transmission line construction and water line replacements. The council also approved zoning for townhouses and a boutique hotel while denying requests for a gas station and truck storage.

• Approved $7.05M transmission line contract for Primoris T&D Services, LLC
• Approved $6.02M electrical construction contract for Great Southwestern Construction
• Approved $2.175M Ben Davis Substation construction contract for Primoris T&D Services, LLC
• Approved zoning for 90 townhouses at 2000 and 2050 East Miller Road (9-0)
• Denied gas station and retail request at 1270 Pleasant Valley Road (5-4)
• Approved boutique hotel zoning at 3305 Zion Road (9-0)
• Denied truck storage and repair requests at 1602 Kings Road
• Appointed James Ratlitff to the Texas Municipal Power Agency Board (9-0)

• Change Order #1 to Wastewater Improvements in Nine Alleys, Phase 2 — approved
  $945,000
• GP&L Advanced Metering Infrastructure Consulting Change Order — approved
  $1.3M
• Engineering Design Services for Pedestrian Routes to Forest / Jupiter DART Station — approved
  Garland Forest/Jupiter Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Stat · $594,300
• Cumberland Drive and Monica Drive Water Line Replacement — approved
  Cumberland Drive and Monica Drive · $1.1M
• GP&L Ben Davis Substation Construction Services — approved
  GP&L Ben Davis Substation · $2.2M
• TMPA Pruitt Switch to Pink Solar 138kV Transmission Line Engineering Services — approved
  $1.0M
• GP&L Ben Davis Substation Materials — approved
  GP&L Ben Davis Substation · $1.3M
• TMPA Dansby to Steep Hollow 138kV Transmission Line — approved
  $7.0M

City Council

At a June 29, 2024 special session, the Garland City Council heard staff presentations on citizen surveys, the city's long-term financial outlook, and the FY 2024-25 budget, plus long-term funding topics including retiree benefits, facilities, streets, and an economic development bond initiative. On the homestead and senior exemption item, the council voted 5-4 to make no changes to the exemption rates. On the bond program item, the council reached consensus to move forward with Bond Committee appointments at the July 15, 2024 work session; no bond program itself was approved.

• Voted 5-4 to make no changes to Homestead or Senior Exemption rates (motion by Hedrick, seconded by Lucht; nays from Moore, Bass, Williams, Dutton)
• Consensus to move forward with Bond Committee appointments at the July 15, 2024 City Council Work Session
• No action taken on a Bond Program or other long-term funding needs beyond the consensus on committee appointments

Community Multicultural Commission

The Community Multicultural Commission approved previous minutes and reviewed updates on senior property tax exemptions, upcoming July events, and public outreach materials. No new ordinances, budgets, or policy changes were adopted during this regular session.

• Approved May 16, 2024 minutes (8-0)
• Reviewed Senior Property Tax Exemptions overview
• Discussed volunteers for July 3 and July 13 events
• Tabled PMR business card and QR code discussion for July 18 meeting
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

City Council approved an interlocal agreement to transfer the Garland Public Health Clinic and associated grant funding to Dallas County Health & Human Services. The council also approved several equipment bids and elected new leadership roles.

• Approved transfer of Public Health Clinic operations to Dallas County (8-0)
• Approved $4.16M for TMPA Gibbons Creek Switch Station decommissioning (8-0)
• Approved $715,205.94 for GP&L digger truck replacement (8-0)
• Approved $519,579.04 for Sanitation Department boom trucks (8-0)
• Approved $370,355.00 for five Fire Department ambulance chassis (8-0)
• Approved $351,780.00 for Bridge Remediation Phase 1D design services (8-0)
• Approved zoning for U-Haul Company of East Dallas at 2502, 2504, & 2550 McCree Road (8-0)
• Elected Ed Moore as Mayor Pro Tem and Margaret Lucht as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem (8-0)

• Replacement of Digger Truck for GP&L — approved
  $715,206
• Engineering Design Services for Bridge Remediation Phase 1D — approved
  $351,780
• Replacement Ambulance Chassis for Garland Fire Department — approved
  $370,355
• Replacement Boom Trucks for Sanitation Department — approved
  $519,579
• TMPA Gibbons Creek Transmission Switch Station Decommissioning Services — approved
  $4.2M
• U-Haul Company of East Dallas (District 5) — approved
  2502, 2504, & 2550 McCree Road · 3.29 ac
• Abandonment of Utility Easement and Portion of Drainage and Detention Easement in Campbell Ferris Addition — approved
  Campbell Ferris Addition

Library Board

The Library Board approved the May 13, 2024 minutes with corrections. The board received updates on the appointment of Dorothy White, new student interns, the library's response to the May 28 severe weather, and construction projects funded by the 2019 Bond Program. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved May 13, 2024 minutes with corrections (motion by Daniels, second by Degen)

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members received updates on a food distribution schedule, City Press information, and upcoming senior center trips and programs.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (8-0)

City Council

City Council declared a local state of disaster to assist recovery from a region-wide storm system. The council also approved several infrastructure bids, a budget amendment, and two zoning requests.

• Declared a Local State of Disaster via Ordinance No. 7534 (8-0)
• Approved $5.68M for Duck Creek Interceptor Main Rehabilitation Phase IV
• Approved $3.28M for Central Library roof and elevator replacement
• Approved $1.05M for GP&L Oakland to Shiloh Transmission Line steel structures
• Approved $514,632 for warehouse water meter inventory
• Approved $451,000 for GP&L Oakland Substation upgrade materials
• Approved $280,000 for Corridors and Gateways design services
• Approved zoning for U-Haul truck leasing at 2502, 2504, & 2550 McCree Road (8-0)

• GP&L Oakland Substation Upgrade Materials — approved
  $451,000
• GP&L Oakland to Shiloh 138kV Transmission Line Steel Structures — approved
  $1.0M
• Water Meters for Warehouse Inventory — approved
  $514,632
• Corridors and Gateways Design Services — approved
  $280,000
• Central Library GMP 3 — approved
  $3.3M
• Duck Creek Interceptor Main Rehabilitation Phase IV — approved
  $5.7M
• Z 23-08 Triangle Engineering, LLC — approved
  5203 Naaman Forest Boulevard · 2.67 ac

Cultural Arts Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the March 19, 2024 meeting. Members reviewed attendance figures for city arts spaces and received updates on mural projects and the Art Boost conference.

• Approved March 19, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The Garland City Council approved a large consent agenda of bids and purchases, including $3,454,911 for a replacement Pierce Velocity aerial truck and pumper truck, and $1,782,869 for construction management services at the Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. The council also approved a zoning change for an office use at 2002 West Campbell Road and denied a request for automobile sales at 702 Easy Street. Several development incentive requests were approved, including two from Scout Cold Storage Dallas, LP and one from Wells Fargo Bank, NA. The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda as presented (9-0), including all bids and minutes
• Approved $3,454,911 purchase of one Pierce Velocity Aerial Truck and one Pierce Velocity Pumper Truck
• Approved $1,782,869 construction management services for Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades
• Approved $1,751,596.50 wastewater replacement on White Drive, Armstrong Drive, Glynn Drive, and Pecos Street
• Approved zoning change (Ordinance No. 7531) for office use at 2002 West Campbell Road
• Denied automobile sales use at 702 Easy Street (7-2, Williams and Ott nay)
• Approved major waiver for sign at 409 Main Street (Roach Feed & Seed) (9-0)
• Approved development assistance for Scout Cold Storage Dallas, LP (Buildings B and C) and Wells Fargo Bank, NA

• Replacement of Raw Water & Air Release Valves at the Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant — approved
  Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant · $545,822
• Construction Management Service for Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades — approved
  Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant · $1.8M
• White Drive, Armstrong Drive, Glynn Drive, and Pecos Street Wastewater Replacement — approved
  White Drive, Armstrong Drive, Glynn Drive, and Pecos Street · $1.8M
• Pronar MRW 2.1010g Dual-Shaft Slow Speed Shredder — approved
  $978,345
• GP&L Spencer Plant CT Wastewater Transportation and Disposal — approved
  Spencer Plant · $116,947
• Comprehensive Plan Update — approved
  $567,575
• Four (4) replacement 2024 Autocar ACX64 Front End Loader Chassis — approved
  $844,032
• Replacement Side, Front, and Rear Loader Bodies for Sanitation Trucks — approved
  $1.5M

City Council

The Garland City Council approved its entire consent agenda 9-0, covering meeting minutes, 12 bids totaling roughly $9.5 million, three zoning ordinances, and an ordinance authorizing the sale of Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024 to fund part of the 2024 Capital Improvement Program. The bids include library furniture, GP&L transmission and substation work, and park design services. Council also held a public hearing to gather stakeholder input on the 2024-2025 CDBG, HOME and ESG federal grant programs; the minutes record speakers but no decision on that item.

• Approved consent agenda as presented (9-0)
• Approved minutes of the April 16, 2024 Regular Meeting
• Approved $1,050,000 Holford Switch Station security fence bid to Construction Rent-A-Fence, Inc.
• Approved $1,333,591.22 and $284,204 Central Library furniture bids (Library Interiors of Texas, LLC; My Unique Office)
• Approved $1,963,701.19 Nevada Switch Station grading/site work bid to DynaGrid Construction Group, LLC
• Approved zoning change at 2301 Arapaho Road to Community Retail with drive-through restaurant use (Ordinance No. 7525)
• Approved assisted living detail plan at 1922 Castle Drive (Ordinance No. 7526)
• Approved Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024 to fund part of the 2024 CIP (Ordinance No. 7528)

• GP&L Holford Switch Station Security Fence — approved
  Holford Switch Station · $1.1M
• GP&L College to Jupiter Distribution Underbuild Reconstruction — approved
  GP&L College to Jupiter 138kV Transmission Line · $820,088
• Purchase of Furniture for Central Library — approved
  Central Library · $1.3M
• Purchase of Furniture for Central Library — approved
  Central Library · $284,204
• GP&L Shiloh to Marquis 138kV Transmission Line Conductor Upgrade Materials — approved
  GP&L Shil0 to Marquis 138kV Transmission Line · $633,745
• GP&L Nevada Switch Station Grading and Site Work — approved
  Nevada Switch Station · $2.0M

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Garland Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the minutes from the April 3, 2024, meeting with a 5-0 vote. The board also voted 5-0 to cancel the regular meeting scheduled for July 3, 2024, due to its proximity to the July 4 holiday. Staff provided updates on athletics programs and capital improvement projects, but no new projects were approved.

• Approved April 3, 2024, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Cancelled July 3, 2024, regular meeting (5-0)

City Council

City Council approved several zoning requests, including a senior assisted living facility and a drive-through restaurant. The council also authorized multiple engineering and maintenance contracts via the consent agenda and adopted a Youth Programs Standards of Care ordinance.

• Approved $541,391 bid for two Aerial Bucket Trucks (9-0)
• Approved $356,804 sidewalk replacement project for Western Heights and Gatewood Estates (9-0)
• Approved $547,000 and $651,000 engineering bids for GP&L transmission lines (9-0)
• Approved $576,000 term contract for median maintenance and porter service (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 7523 for Youth Programs Standards of Care (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 7524 amending Garland Development Code regarding Concept Plans (9-0)
• Approved zoning for 20 senior assisted living units at 1922 Castle Drive (9-0)
• Approved zoning for a drive-through restaurant at 2301 Arapaho Road (9-0)

• Two replacement Aerial Bucket Trucks for the Transportation Department — approved
  $541,391
• 2024 Where the Heart Is Sidewalk Replacement Project — approved
  Western Heights and Gatewood Estates subdivisions · $356,804
• GP&L Holford to Campbell Switch 138kV Transmission Line Engineering Services — approved
  $547,000
• GP&L Holford to Lookout 138kV Transmission Line Engineering Services — approved
  $651,000
• GP&L Shiloh Road to McCree 138kV Transmission Line Engineering and Surveying Addendum No. 1 — approved
  $103,000
• Term Contract for Median Maintenance and Porter Service — approved
  downtown and park areas · $576,000
• Z 24-09 Texas Taco Cabana, LP (District 4) — approved
  5959 Broadway Boulevard · 1.2697 ac

City Council

City Council approved the issuance of up to $112.5 million in General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds. The council also approved several million-dollar contracts for water, wastewater, and drainage improvements, along with two zoning changes.

• Approved issuance of up to $112.5M in General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds (9-0)
• Approved $4,249,763 contract with Iron T Construction, Inc. for water/wastewater improvements (9-0)
• Approved $2,533,936 contract with Iron T Construction, Inc. for drainage improvements (9-0)
• Approved refunding of approx. $55.5M in Water and Sewer System bonds (9-0)
• Approved zoning change for data center and electric substations at 2000 Holford Road (9-0)
• Approved sale of 600 Rayburn Street to Garland Housing Finance Corporation (9-0)
• Approved $331,841.79 contract with DISYS Solutions, Inc. for GP&L firewall replacements (9-0)
• Approved $412,000 contract with F&F Expert Tree Service, LLC for transmission line trimming (9-0)

• Water and Sewer System Revenue Refunding — null
• Agreement with Good Samaritans of Garland, Inc. Regarding the Purchase and Leaseback of 210/214 N. Twelfth St. and the L — null
  210/214 N. Twelfth St. and 3319 Edgewood Drive
• Woodbury, Ticonderoga & Quail Paving Water Wastewater Improvements - Professional Engineering Services — approved
  E. Woodbury Drive from S. First Street to 114 E. Woodbury Dr · $345,291
• GP&L Firewall Replacements — approved
  $331,842
• GP&L and TMPA Transmission Line Tree Trimming — approved
  GP&L and TMPA transmission right-of-ways · $412,000
• Police Vehicle Safety Equipment — approved
  $363,917
• Plano Road Water & Wastewater Improvements — approved
  Ancilla/ Bethany Alley, Bethany/ Concord Alley, Plano Road · $4.2M
• Ashville, Colonel, Palm Valley, Tobin Trail Drainage Improvements — approved
  Ashville Drive, Colonel Drive, Palm Valley Drive, Tobin Trai · $2.5M

Community Multicultural Commission

The Community Multicultural Commission approved minutes from its February 15, 2024 meeting and agreed to set up a display table at the Flats Performance. It approved holding a retreat on April 20, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and approved purchasing a vinyl banner to replace a mural, after a report that the mural could be converted. A by-law review was tabled because no posted report was available. All recorded votes were 8-0.

• Approved February 15, 2024 minutes (8-0)
• Approved setting up a CMC display table at the Flats Performance (8-0)
• Approved holding the CMC Retreat on April 20, 2024, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (8-0)
• Approved purchasing a vinyl banner for the mural (8-0)
• Tabled by-law review due to absence of a posted report
• Adjourned meeting at 7:10 p.m. (8-0)

Cultural Arts Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the January 2024 meeting. Members reviewed attendance figures for the Granville Arts Center, the Plaza Theatre, and the Atrium, and received updates on upcoming events.

• Approved January 16, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The Garland City Council approved a $12,079,058 contract for the reconstruction of Callejo Road and water improvements. They also approved zoning changes to allow a data center at 2000 Holford Road and amended conditions for an auto sales facility at 11675 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway. Additionally, the council authorized several infrastructure bids, including $3.49 million for Lyons Road water and sewer improvements.

• Approved $12,079,058 contract for Callejo Road reconstruction (Consent Agenda)
• Approved $3,492,000 contract for Lyons Road water and sewer improvements (Consent Agenda)
• Approved zoning change for Prime Data Centers at 2000 Holford Road (7-2)
• Approved amendment to allow used auto sales at 11675 LBJ Freeway (5-4)
• Approved $2,555,231.23 for new licensing and permitting software (Consent Agenda)
• Approved $1,976,400 for 138kV circuit breakers (Consent Agenda)
• Approved $540,000 grant disbursement agreement with Garland Housing Finance Corporation (Consent Agenda)
• Approved zoning change from Agricultural to Single-Family Estate at 1717 Ben Davis Road (Consent Agenda)

• Priority Project 138kV Circuit Breakers — approved
  $2.0M
• Change Order No. 1 to the 2022 Sidewalk & Curb Program — approved
  $150,000
• Strategic Communications Plan and Evaluation — approved
  $285,650
• Lyons Road Water, Wastewater & Street Improvements — approved
  Lyons Road from Guthrie to Bobtown Road · $3.5M
• Licensing, Permitting and Inspection Software Solution — approved
  $2.6M
• TMPA Gibbons Creek Switch Phase II Civil Grading Improvement Engineering Services Addendum — approved
  $536,694
• Callejo Road from Botello Road to Campbell Road — approved
  Callejo Road from Botelle Road to Campbell Road · $12.1M
• Purchase of 2024 John Deere 1050WH Bulldozer and 2024 John Deere 260P Water Tanker Truck — approved
  $1.4M

Environmental & Community Advisory Board

The Environmental & Community Advisory Board re-elected Bob Bruns as chairperson and Jim Dobbins as vice chairperson, both unanimously. The board unanimously voted to change its bylaws so it meets quarterly instead of monthly, with the next meeting in June, and to require board members to attend at least 3 meetings per year. The October 11, 2023 minutes were approved as written. The rest of the meeting covered updates on Keep Garland Beautiful events, community involvement, and upcoming Earth Day activities.

• Re-elected Bob Bruns as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Re-elected Jim Dobbins as Vice-Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved October 11, 2023 minutes as written
• Voted to replace monthly meetings with quarterly meetings, next meeting in June (unanimous)
• Voted to require board members to attend at least 3 meetings per year (unanimous)

City Council

The Garland City Council approved a 9-0 consent agenda covering 13 contracts and purchases, including a $35,177,000 contract with Crescent Constructors, Inc. for filter rehabilitation and UV conversion at the Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. Other approvals included $5,964,084.83 to DynaGrid Construction Group for Girvin Switch Station site work, $2,530,521.97 to Maslonka Powerline Services for a 138kV transmission line, and $874,215.44 to Reliable Chevrolet for 16 police vehicles. The council also approved a zoning change at 1717 Ben Davis Road from Agricultural to Single-Family-Estate, a tree mitigation fee reduction ordinance, a fire staffing realignment, a budget amendment, and a notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation. Citizen comments were made by three residents on non-agenda items.

• Approved consent agenda with 13 items (9-0)
• Approved $35,177,000 Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant filter and UV project to Crescent Constructors, Inc.
• Approved $5,964,084.83 Girvin Switch Station civil site work to DynaGrid Construction Group, LLC
• Approved $2,530,521.97 McCree to Shiloh 138kV transmission line construction to Maslonka Powerline Services
• Approved $874,215.44 for 16 replacement police vehicles from Reliable Chevrolet
• Approved zoning change at 1717 Ben Davis Road from Agricultural to Single-Family-Estate (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 7511 amending tree mitigation fee reduction criteria
• Approved Ordinance No. 7512 realigning one Firefighter vacancy to create an additional Battalion Chief/Fire Marshal

• Amendment to 2019 Bond Program Management Bid No. 0722-19 Services — approved
  $980,000
• Change Order No. 1 to the Shiloh Road Widening Bid No. 0800-18 from IH 635 to Kingsley Road Project — approved
  from IH 635 to Kingsley Road · $-892,629
• Replacement Tahoes for Garland Police Bid No. 0517-24 — approved
  $874,215
• Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (DC Bid No. 0079-24 WWTP) Filter Rehabilitation and UV Conversion Project — approved
  Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant · $35.2M
• GP&L and TMPA Transmission and Substation Bid No. 1225-20 Maintenance, Repair, and Construction Services Contract — approved
  $2.0M
• Jupiter & Walnut Phase 2 Water & Wastewater Bid No. 0007-24 Improvements — approved
  Village Plaza and Walnut Plaza shopping centers at Walnut St · $1.8M
• Construction Contract Award for the 2022 Paving, Water & Wastewater Improvements (Group 2) Bid No. 0311-24 — approved
  four (4) streets located in Council District 3 · $1.4M

City Council

City Council approved several infrastructure and utility bids, including construction for Speegle Green and transformer upgrades. The council also passed two zoning ordinances for a drive-through restaurant and an elder care facility. Additionally, three appointments were made to city boards and commissions.

• Approved $1,630,785.00 construction contract for Speegle Green (9-0)
• Approved $1,150,000.00 engineering bid for GP&L Campbell Road Switch Station (9-0)
• Approved $482,500.00 engineering bid for TMPA Spencer Interchange Transformer Upgrade (9-0)
• Approved $150,000.00 mowing and landscape maintenance bid for Carruther Landscape Management Inc. (9-0)
• Approved $100,000.00 change order for GP&L Utility Customer Call Center service (9-0)
• Approved zoning for drive-through restaurant at 4680 North Shiloh Road (9-0)
• Approved zoning for elder care independent living at 1600 Edgefield Drive (9-0)
• Appointed Kim Everett, Jimmy Tran, and Lauren Sauri Bruns to city boards (9-0 each)

• Mowing and Landscape Maintenance — approved
  $150,000
• TMPA Spencer Interchange Transformer Upgrade Engineering Services — approved
  $482,500
• GP&L Campbell Road Switch Station 138kV Terminal Addition Engineering Services — approved
  $1.1M
• Speegle Green Construction — approved
  1002 Marion Drive · $1.6M
• Z 23-44 Ofi Chito (District 7) — approved
  4680 North Shiloh Road · 1.071 ac
• Z 23-41 Cross Engineering Consultants, Inc. (District 2) — approved
  1600 Edgefield Drive · 5.977 ac

Library Board

The Garland Library Board approved the minutes of its December 18, 2023 regular meeting, correcting the agenda item that had listed September 11, 2023. The rest of the meeting was informational: staff gave updates on 2019 Bond Program library construction, library programming, and grant opportunities, and announced the Library received the Texas Municipal Library Association Award. No other votes or substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes of the December 18, 2023 regular meeting as submitted (motion by Gwendolyn Daniels, seconded by Adam Greenup; no vote tally recorded)
• No action taken on Capital Improvement Plan/Bond Program updates — informational only
• No action taken on Library Programming update — informational only
• No action taken on Library Grant Opportunities update — informational only
• No action taken on Texas Municipal Library Association Award announcement — informational only

• Capital Improvement Plan/Bond Program Updates: Library construction projects
  Central Library, West Garland Library, North Garland Library

City Council

City Council approved ordinances for a General Election and a Special Election on Home Rule City Charter amendments, both to be held May 4, 2024. The council also adopted the 2024 Capital Improvement Program and approved several infrastructure and public safety bids.

• Ordered General Election for Council Districts 1, 2, 4, and 5 for May 4, 2024 (7-0)
• Ordered Special Election on Home Rule City Charter amendments for May 4, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved 2024 Capital Improvement Program (7-0)
• Approved zoning change and detail plan for 204-unit senior living at 1600 Edgefield Drive (7-0)
• Approved drive-through restaurant plan at 4680 North Shiloh Road (6-1)
• Approved $2,499,169 bid for Lavon Pump Station backup generator (7-0)
• Approved $2,346,210 bid for Rowlett Creek interceptor main rehabilitation (7-0)
• Approved $1,089,520 bid for public safety subscriber radios (7-0)

• ROWLETT CREEK 48” INTERCEPTOR MAIN REHABILITATION PHASE 10 — approved
  $2.3M
• 2022 Paving, Water, Wastewater, & Drainage Improvement G-1 (Change Order 1, Prescott) — approved
  Prescott Drive from Fifth Street to Kingsley Road · $270,339
• Replacement of Public Safety Subscriber Radios — approved
  $1.1M
• Police Detention Center Renovations - Construction Services — approved
  1900 W. State Street · $725,181
• Crist Road Widening — approved
  Crist Road from Foster Road to Naaman School Road · $1.1M
• Lavon Pump Station Backup Generator — approved
  440 Gautney Road · $2.5M
• Duck Creek Lighting Project — approved
  Duck Creek W.W.T.P. · $346,125
• GP&L Oakland Substation Steel — approved
  $424,073

City Council

City Council approved several zoning ordinances, including a multi-family development and a retail change. The council also awarded contracts for sidewalk replacement, alley paving, and landscape maintenance.

• Approved $468,605 sidewalk replacement contract for Tri-Con Services, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved $361,438 alley paving and wastewater design contract for Grantham & Associates, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved $40,220 landscape maintenance change order for Qualicare Landscape Services (9-0)
• Approved zoning change to Community Retail at 2930 Broadway Boulevard (9-0)
• Approved zoning change to Planned Development for multi-family/live-work use at 630 E Interstate 30 Freeway and 5305 Zion Road (9-0)
• Approved specific use provision for automobile sales at 421 East Walnut Street (9-0)
• Appointed John Sholden and Natalie Banuelos as municipal judges (9-0)
• Appointed Sonja Galbraith, Rick Schimmel, and Donna Winfield as associate municipal judges (9-0)

• Rezone 2930 Broadway Boulevard from Neighborhood Office to Community Retail — approved
  2930 Broadway Boulevard · 1.159 ac
• Amendment to Planned Development District and Detail Plan for Antenna, Commercial use — approved
  4535 Bass Pro Drive · 0.0112 ac

City Council

City Council approved several high-value contracts for alley paving, electrical substations, and data center equipment. The council also approved multiple zoning amendments and employment agreements for city leadership.

• Approved $3.2M for 2022 Alley Paving and Wastewater Improvements (9-0)
• Approved $3.5M circuit breaker term contract with Texas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved $3.9M for GP&L Lookout Substation terminal additions (9-0)
• Approved zoning amendment to exempt data centers from Detail Plan process in PD District 20-17 (9-0)
• Approved employment agreement amendments for City Manager, City Attorney, and City Auditor (9-0)
• Approved AT&T cellular tower at 4535 Bass Pro Drive (8-1)
• Approved multi-family development at 5305 Zion Road and 630 East Interstate 30 Freeway (8-1)
• Approved automobile sales use at 421 East Walnut Street with specific conditions (8-1)

• Construction of 2022 Alley Paving and Wastewater Improvements Group B — approved
  Council Districts 5 and 8 · $3.2M
• GP&L and TMPA Circuit Breaker Term Contract — approved
  $3.5M
• Health Benefits Stop Loss Coverage RFP — approved
  $3.0M
• Change Order #2 to BL-9293 for NAPA Auto Parts — approved
  $510,000
• GP&L Lookout Substation NTT Terminal Additions — approved
  $3.9M
• GP&L Girvin Switch to Greasewood II Hardware Materials Change Order No. 1 — approved
  $107,086
• Data Center Server and Storage Replacements — approved
  $1.6M
• GP&L Transmission and Substation Technical Consulting Services — approved
  $1.5M