Items 1, 4, 11A-B, & 13E (Part 1 of 3)
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 4. ROLL CALL 11A. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, creating and providing for a Capital Development and Financing Fund; making various findings and provisions related to the subject and providing for an effective date. 11B. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, increasing future Public Works Department annual funding for the maintenance, operation,and improvement of city streets until the annual allocation reaches a minimum of 12% of the total General Fund budget; making various findings and provisions related to the subject and providing for an effective date. 13E. Interview and select a consulting firm to conduct a search for City Manager at a cost not to exceed $23,000 for recruitment and interview expenses. Funds are available in City Manager's Contingency. (a) Mercer Group; (b) Waters Consulting Group; (c) Affion Public; (d) Slavin Management Consultants.
Interview and select a consulting firm to conduct a search for City Manager at a cost not to exceed $23,000 for recruitment and interview expenses. Funds are available in City Manager's Contingency. (a) Mercer Group; (b) Waters Consulting Group; (c) Affion Public; (d) Slavin Management Consultants.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, increasing future Public Works Department annual funding for the maintenance, operation, and improvement of city streets until the annual allocation reaches a minimum of 12% of the total General Fund budget; making various findings and provisions related to the subject and providing for an effective date.
Discuss and consider for approval amending the Professional Services Consulting Contracts with the Goodman Corporation to extend the date of completion until December 31, 2013, for Task 1 Rail Alternative Analysis, and Task 2 Rail Trolley Consulting Services at no additional cost to the City.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit for a "Radio. Television, or Microwave Tower" in a Commercial (C) Zoning District; property is commonly known as 3402 Avenue H/Ball and legally described as Lot 8, Block 334, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 11P-62; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Interview and select a consulting firm to conduct a search for City Manager at a cost not to exceed $23,000 for recruitment and interview expenses. Funds are available in City Manager's Contingency. (a) Mercer Group; (b) Waters Consulting Group; (c) Affion Public; (d) Slavin Management Consultants.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 "Consultation with Attorney" to discuss and receive legal advice pertaining to contemplated litigation on the following matters: a. Cause No. 10-CV-1526; The City of Galveston, Texas v. Christopher Columbus Street Market, LLC, Alfw Fichera and Edwin A. Euhanks; In the 56th Judicial District of Galveston County, Texas. b. No. 11-32119; In re Sands of Kahala Beach HOA, Inc.; In the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. Houston Division and No. 10-CV-0522; The Sands of Kahala Beach HOA, Inc. v. Bishop, et al; In the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County, Texas.
C. Discuss and Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to enter into an equipment lease of Motorola public safety radio dispatch consoles and subscriber units in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00. D. Discuss and Consider for approval the system purchase of Motorola public safety radio dispatch consoles and subscriber units in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City Council of the City Of Galveston, Texas, authorizing the issuance of City Of Galveston, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2011; levying a tax in payment thereof; setting certain parameters for the bonds; authorizing the authorized officer to approve the amount, the interest rate, price and certain other terms thereof; authorizing the redemption prior to maturity of certain outstanding bonds: authorizing the execution and delivery of a bond purchase agreement and a paying agent/registrar agreement relating to such bonds; approving the preparation and distribution of an official statement; and enacting other provisions relating thereto; and providing for the effective date thereof.
11D. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the execution of an Interlocal Contract with the Texas Department of Transportation ("TxDOT") whereby the City of Galveston will provide Galveston Police Officers for law enforcement and traffic control operations at the Galveston Ferry Landing; authorizing the City Manager to sign the Interlocal Agreement; directing the City Secretary to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the Texas Department of Transportation; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. 12J. Consider for action authorize the purchase of the CryWolf Alarm Management Tracking and Billing Software System and related serviced from the Public Safety Cojporation in the onetime year annual user's fee of $3,600.00. Funded by GPD Alarm Permitting Miscellaneous Equipment Account 1810-211439-544099-42100.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the 2009 water conservation plan for the City of Galveston; amending "appendix c", "sections ix: drought response stages", "stage 2, response -moderate water shortage conditions"; "water use restrictions", "section (a)" to modify the days of use and "section (h)" to allow for services to be provided by third party for profit companies; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for action awarding RFP#10-11-013 (Vending Machine Services) to Brown Food Services for a three year period to include all equipment and labor, as their proposal demonstrated the optimum vending machine service opportunity for the City of Galveston, and there will be no expenditure of City funds during the course of the agreement.
Discuss and consider for action authorizing the Ethics Commission to retain outside legal counsel.
Discuss and consider authorizing the Director of Planning and Community Development to submit a draft Erosion Response Plan (ERP) to the Texas General Land Office (GLO) for review and comment pursuant to TAC Rule 15.17.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City Council of the City Of Galveston, Texas, authorizing the issuance of City Of Galveston, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2011; levying a tax in payment thereof; setting certain parameters for the bonds; authorizing the authorized officer to approve the amount, the interest rate, price and certain other terms thereof; authorizing the redemption prior to maturity of certain outstanding bonds: authorizing the execution and delivery of a bond purchase agreement and a paying agent/registrar agreement relating to such bonds; approving the preparation and distribution of an official statement; and enacting other provisions relating thereto; and providing for the effective date thereof.
Discuss and consider for action a hiring freeze for City emplyees. (post 06/20/2011; 8:30 am item).
Discuss and consider for approval the Galveston Housing Authority's request to use $5,000,000 of $25,000,000 in Round I CDBG Disaster Recovery Housing Funds for pre-development costs and real property acquisition associated with rebuilding 569 units of public housing.
Discuss and consider for approval the Galveston Housing Authority's request to use $5,000,000 of $25,000,000 in Round I CDBG Disaster Recovery Housing Funds for pre-development costs and real property acquisition associated with rebuilding 569 units of public housing.
Jun 23, 2011 Council Workshop
Items 1, 4, 11A-B, & 13E (Part 1 of 3)
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER. 4. ROLL CALL 11A. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, creating and providing for a Capital Development and Financing Fund; making various findings and provisions related to the subject and providing for an effective date. 11B. Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, increasing future Public Works Department annual funding for the maintenance, operation,and improvement of city streets until the annual allocation reaches a minimum of 12% of the total General Fund budget; making various findings and provisions related to the subject and providing for an effective date. 13E. Interview and select a consulting firm to conduct a search for City Manager at a cost not to exceed $23,000 for recruitment and interview expenses. Funds are available in City Manager's Contingency. (a) Mercer Group; (b) Waters Consulting Group; (c) Affion Public; (d) Slavin Management Consultants.
Interview and select a consulting firm to conduct a search for City Manager at a cost not to exceed $23,000 for recruitment and interview expenses. Funds are available in City Manager's Contingency. (a) Mercer Group; (b) Waters Consulting Group; (c) Affion Public; (d) Slavin Management Consultants.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, increasing future Public Works Department annual funding for the maintenance, operation, and improvement of city streets until the annual allocation reaches a minimum of 12% of the total General Fund budget; making various findings and provisions related to the subject and providing for an effective date.
Discuss and consider for approval amending the Professional Services Consulting Contracts with the Goodman Corporation to extend the date of completion until December 31, 2013, for Task 1 Rail Alternative Analysis, and Task 2 Rail Trolley Consulting Services at no additional cost to the City.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, granting a Specific Use Permit for a "Radio. Television, or Microwave Tower" in a Commercial (C) Zoning District; property is commonly known as 3402 Avenue H/Ball and legally described as Lot 8, Block 334, in the City and County of Galveston, Texas; Planning Case Number 11P-62; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Interview and select a consulting firm to conduct a search for City Manager at a cost not to exceed $23,000 for recruitment and interview expenses. Funds are available in City Manager's Contingency. (a) Mercer Group; (b) Waters Consulting Group; (c) Affion Public; (d) Slavin Management Consultants.
EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 "Consultation with Attorney" to discuss and receive legal advice pertaining to contemplated litigation on the following matters: a. Cause No. 10-CV-1526; The City of Galveston, Texas v. Christopher Columbus Street Market, LLC, Alfw Fichera and Edwin A. Euhanks; In the 56th Judicial District of Galveston County, Texas. b. No. 11-32119; In re Sands of Kahala Beach HOA, Inc.; In the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. Houston Division and No. 10-CV-0522; The Sands of Kahala Beach HOA, Inc. v. Bishop, et al; In the 56th Judicial District Court of Galveston County, Texas.
C. Discuss and Consider for approval authorizing the City Manager to enter into an equipment lease of Motorola public safety radio dispatch consoles and subscriber units in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00. D. Discuss and Consider for approval the system purchase of Motorola public safety radio dispatch consoles and subscriber units in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City Council of the City Of Galveston, Texas, authorizing the issuance of City Of Galveston, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2011; levying a tax in payment thereof; setting certain parameters for the bonds; authorizing the authorized officer to approve the amount, the interest rate, price and certain other terms thereof; authorizing the redemption prior to maturity of certain outstanding bonds: authorizing the execution and delivery of a bond purchase agreement and a paying agent/registrar agreement relating to such bonds; approving the preparation and distribution of an official statement; and enacting other provisions relating thereto; and providing for the effective date thereof.
11D. Consider for approval a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Galveston, Texas, approving the execution of an Interlocal Contract with the Texas Department of Transportation ("TxDOT") whereby the City of Galveston will provide Galveston Police Officers for law enforcement and traffic control operations at the Galveston Ferry Landing; authorizing the City Manager to sign the Interlocal Agreement; directing the City Secretary to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the Texas Department of Transportation; providing for findings of fact and providing for an effective date. 12J. Consider for action authorize the purchase of the CryWolf Alarm Management Tracking and Billing Software System and related serviced from the Public Safety Cojporation in the onetime year annual user's fee of $3,600.00. Funded by GPD Alarm Permitting Miscellaneous Equipment Account 1810-211439-544099-42100.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, amending the 2009 water conservation plan for the City of Galveston; amending "appendix c", "sections ix: drought response stages", "stage 2, response -moderate water shortage conditions"; "water use restrictions", "section (a)" to modify the days of use and "section (h)" to allow for services to be provided by third party for profit companies; making various findings and provisions related to the subject.
Consider for action awarding RFP#10-11-013 (Vending Machine Services) to Brown Food Services for a three year period to include all equipment and labor, as their proposal demonstrated the optimum vending machine service opportunity for the City of Galveston, and there will be no expenditure of City funds during the course of the agreement.
Discuss and consider for action authorizing the Ethics Commission to retain outside legal counsel.
Discuss and consider authorizing the Director of Planning and Community Development to submit a draft Erosion Response Plan (ERP) to the Texas General Land Office (GLO) for review and comment pursuant to TAC Rule 15.17.
Consider for approval an Ordinance of the City Council of the City Of Galveston, Texas, authorizing the issuance of City Of Galveston, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2011; levying a tax in payment thereof; setting certain parameters for the bonds; authorizing the authorized officer to approve the amount, the interest rate, price and certain other terms thereof; authorizing the redemption prior to maturity of certain outstanding bonds: authorizing the execution and delivery of a bond purchase agreement and a paying agent/registrar agreement relating to such bonds; approving the preparation and distribution of an official statement; and enacting other provisions relating thereto; and providing for the effective date thereof.
Discuss and consider for action a hiring freeze for City emplyees. (post 06/20/2011; 8:30 am item).
Discuss and consider for approval the Galveston Housing Authority's request to use $5,000,000 of $25,000,000 in Round I CDBG Disaster Recovery Housing Funds for pre-development costs and real property acquisition associated with rebuilding 569 units of public housing.
Discuss and consider for approval the Galveston Housing Authority's request to use $5,000,000 of $25,000,000 in Round I CDBG Disaster Recovery Housing Funds for pre-development costs and real property acquisition associated with rebuilding 569 units of public housing.