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Garland's Home Repair Programs are intended to assist low and moderate-income homeowners who can't afford to make needed repairs to their homes.

This program is for emergency repairs only caused by the May 28 storm such as repairing electrical boxes due to falling trees, roof repair for persons without homeowners’ insurance, and other storm related repairs. For more information see: https://garlandtx.gov/421/Garland-Home-Repair-Program

Staff from various city departments will update the City Council regarding the ongoing storm recovery efforts. This will be a verbal briefing at Monday night's work session.

Citizens are welcome to attend and register to speak up to 3 minutes on this or any other agenda item if they'd like, or to contact council members and/or the mayor. You can find all their contact information here: City Council | Garland, TX

This is Item 3 on the June 3rd Work Session agenda below.

Come celebrate freedom and unity at the City of Garland's annual Juneteenth event on Saturday, June 15th from 5 to 9 p.m.

Experience the commemoration through dance, speakers, and live music, and enjoy all the delicious food of local downtown restaurants.

https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/juneteenth

Item 5 on Monday's work session agenda is an update about the downtown Senior Activity Center plans. These will include the first renderings—plus some interesting potential alternatives (pickleball, anyone?) to be discussed on Monday. Check out the whole presentation here and let the council know your thoughts: Garland Senior Center Presentation

Link: Review Entire Work Session Agenda (Citywide)

Some items on this agenda are routine, but can be viewed in detail by clicking on the link above. I've highlighted several items that may be of special interest.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

Item 1: Added Parking Fees for Oversize Vehicles. This proposed amendment to the Code of Ordinances will add certain parking fees related to oversized vehicles. View more details.

Item 3: Staff Update on Storm Recovery & Power Restoration Efforts. This is a verbal briefing, so no presentation is attached at this time. Citizens are welcome to attend and provide input (up to 3 minutes each), or to contact one or more council members and/or the mayor directly. You can find all their contact information here: City Council | Garland, TX

Item 5: Garland Senior Activity Center Project Update. This briefing will provide Council with updates about the Senior Center design, cost estimate, and project timeline. As noted above, this presentation will provide the first glimpse of the renderings and designs, as well as some possible alternatives and additions. Potential cost increases for the possible exterior upgrades and additional amenities should be noted. If you're a senior center user, you should study this information carefully and be prepared to voice your opinion. View Presentation.

Item 6: Review of Yard Sale Ordinance -- Residential, Institutions, Multifamily. Rick Barker, Director of Code Compliance, will provide a briefing about City Ordinances relating to yard sales. View Presentation.

Item 7: Community Involved I-Sign Program for Removing Illegally Placed Signs in Public Right of Ways, Parkways, and Medians. Rick Barker, Director of Code Compliance, will review the I-Sign program history, purpose, and how it works. View Presentation.

Item 8: NXL Paintball Tournament Recap. Staff will present an update regarding the recent NXL Paintball Tournament at Audubon Park. View Presentation.

Item 10: Review of [Railroad] Quiet Zones. Informational briefing about quiet zones along rail lines in Garland. View Presentation.

Link: Review Entire Regular Meeting Agenda (Citywide)

Most of the Consent Agenda items on this agenda are routine, but can be viewed in detail by clicking on the link above. I've highlighted several items that may be of special interest.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

Item 2(d) [Consent Agenda]: Consider Bid for $280,000 for Garland Corridors and Gateways Proposal. These are landscape architecture services needed to revitalize Garland gateways, medians, and rights of way areas throughout the city. [This is something we asked for on council some time ago, so it's exciting to see this finally happening!]

Item 2(e) [Consent Agenda]: Consider Bid for $3,277,143 to Replace Roof and Elevator at Central Library. View more details.

Item 5: Consider Approval of a Declaration of Disaster Ordinance. While Mayor LeMay already signed a declaration of a Local State of Disaster due to the extensive damage caused by Tuesday's storm several days ago--which will help the community have access to federal recovery assistance if it becomes available--the entire City Council formally approves it at the next regular meeting. View State of Disaster Ordinance.

Item 6: North Texas Municipal Water District Appointment. Council is requested to consider appointing a representative to the North Texas Municipal Water District Board for a two-year term beginning June 4, 2024. View more details.

Item 7(a): Consider Budget Amendment to Cover Additional Maintenance and Repair Costs at the Olinger and Spencer Power Plants. View more details.

Item 8(a): Consider Zoning Request to Allow U-Haul Leasing Use at 2502, 2504 & 2550 McCree Rd. (District 5). The site currently contains an existing building that was previously used for U-Haul truck repair for the last 55 years. In an effort to modernize the overall site, the repair shop has been relocated and the applicant wishes to use the remaining building as a U-Haul truck and trailer share The Plan Commission recommended approval of this request with conditions, and staff also recommended approval. View Presentation. View more details.

All Regular Council meetings are broadcast live on CGTV, Time Warner Cable Channel 16, and Frontier FIOS TV 44. Meetings are rebroadcast at 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday-Sunday and at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Live streaming and on-demand videos of the meetings are also available online at www.garlandtx.gov. 

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