1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. ROLL CALL 5. N/A 6. N/A
17. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. City Manager 1. Discuss and receive an update on the proposed Downtown Transit Terminal project.
Consider for approval the acceptance of the project cost increase of $40,960.00 to Cox Construction for adjustments to the Sail Footing Foundation and the concrete PSI mixture as requested by USA Shades and the Corps, of Engineers through Galveston County for the Hampton Battery Project. Account Number 511488-1830-451100-564005 / Frito-Lay Donation. The total cost of the project is $992,534.00.
Discuss and consider for approval a contract with Texas First Group for an Interim City Manager. Funding Source is the City Manager's Payroll account.
Discuss and consider for action a request for a six month extension of worker's compensation injury status for Police Officer Richard McCullor in accordance with Chapter 143.073b. "At the end of the one year period, the municipality's governing body may extend the line of duty illness or injury leave at frill or reduced pay."
Discuss and receive requested information from Staff concerning certain misdemeanor charges and arrests made by the Galveston Police Department.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston, Texas, naming Fire Station Number 5 in Honor and Memory of Danny Weber, Sr.; authorizing the City Manager to take the necessary means to obtain Galveston County Commissioners' Court approval to name Fire Station Number 5 located at 5728 Avenue H, the Galveston County Justice Center; directing the City Secretary to send a certified copy of this Resolution to County Judge Mark Henry.
Discuss and consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Galveston, Galveston Economic Development Partnership, and Houston Business Development to establish the rights and responsibilities of and outline the working relationship to administer the Galveston Business Recovery Loan Program authorized by Council.
A. Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between UTMB at Galveston and the City of Galveston for Temporary Shelter for City of Galveston Essential Personnel and Emergency Equipment (Agreement) to extend the Agreement term allowing for automatic annual renewal; allowing for all other terms and conditions to remain in full force and effect. B. Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the UTMB at Galveston and the City of Galveston for "Emergency Services During A Mandatory Evacuation" (Agreement) wherein UTMB agreed to provide medical personnel at City sponsored evacuation sites and at City sponsored shelters; to extend the Agreement term allowing for automatic annual renewal; allowing for all other terms and conditions to remain in full force and effect. C. Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas (METRO) and the City of Galveston for Emergency Transportation Services (Agreement) to extend the Agreement term allowing for automatic annual renewal; allowing for all other terms and conditions to remain in full force and effect.
Discuss and receive an update on the status of the Galveston Housing Authority's public housing plans.
Discuss and receive an update on the status of the Galveston Housing Authority's public housing plans.
Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction concerning the interview and hiring process for the City Auditor, as recommended by the Finance and Fiscal Affairs Committee.
G. Discuss and give direction to the City Manager regarding the development of Temporary Housing Assistance for the Disaster Recovery Housing Program. H. Discuss and give direction to the City Manager regarding increasing the level of assistance provided under the Disaster Recovery Rental Rehabilitation Program.
Discuss options in connection with bidding procedures relating to local vendor preference.
May 26, 2011 Council Workshop
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. ROLL CALL 5. N/A 6. N/A
17. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. City Manager 1. Discuss and receive an update on the proposed Downtown Transit Terminal project.
Consider for approval the acceptance of the project cost increase of $40,960.00 to Cox Construction for adjustments to the Sail Footing Foundation and the concrete PSI mixture as requested by USA Shades and the Corps, of Engineers through Galveston County for the Hampton Battery Project. Account Number 511488-1830-451100-564005 / Frito-Lay Donation. The total cost of the project is $992,534.00.
Discuss and consider for approval a contract with Texas First Group for an Interim City Manager. Funding Source is the City Manager's Payroll account.
Discuss and consider for action a request for a six month extension of worker's compensation injury status for Police Officer Richard McCullor in accordance with Chapter 143.073b. "At the end of the one year period, the municipality's governing body may extend the line of duty illness or injury leave at frill or reduced pay."
Discuss and receive requested information from Staff concerning certain misdemeanor charges and arrests made by the Galveston Police Department.
Consider for approval a Resolution of the City of Galveston, Texas, naming Fire Station Number 5 in Honor and Memory of Danny Weber, Sr.; authorizing the City Manager to take the necessary means to obtain Galveston County Commissioners' Court approval to name Fire Station Number 5 located at 5728 Avenue H, the Galveston County Justice Center; directing the City Secretary to send a certified copy of this Resolution to County Judge Mark Henry.
Discuss and consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Galveston, Galveston Economic Development Partnership, and Houston Business Development to establish the rights and responsibilities of and outline the working relationship to administer the Galveston Business Recovery Loan Program authorized by Council.
A. Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between UTMB at Galveston and the City of Galveston for Temporary Shelter for City of Galveston Essential Personnel and Emergency Equipment (Agreement) to extend the Agreement term allowing for automatic annual renewal; allowing for all other terms and conditions to remain in full force and effect. B. Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the UTMB at Galveston and the City of Galveston for "Emergency Services During A Mandatory Evacuation" (Agreement) wherein UTMB agreed to provide medical personnel at City sponsored evacuation sites and at City sponsored shelters; to extend the Agreement term allowing for automatic annual renewal; allowing for all other terms and conditions to remain in full force and effect. C. Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas (METRO) and the City of Galveston for Emergency Transportation Services (Agreement) to extend the Agreement term allowing for automatic annual renewal; allowing for all other terms and conditions to remain in full force and effect.
Discuss and receive an update on the status of the Galveston Housing Authority's public housing plans.
Discuss and receive an update on the status of the Galveston Housing Authority's public housing plans.
Discuss and consider for action giving the City Manager direction concerning the interview and hiring process for the City Auditor, as recommended by the Finance and Fiscal Affairs Committee.
G. Discuss and give direction to the City Manager regarding the development of Temporary Housing Assistance for the Disaster Recovery Housing Program. H. Discuss and give direction to the City Manager regarding increasing the level of assistance provided under the Disaster Recovery Rental Rehabilitation Program.
Discuss options in connection with bidding procedures relating to local vendor preference.