1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT A. Agenda Items B. Non-Agenda Items
First Reading Of Ordinance Consider for approval an ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, placing a moratorium on property development and temporarily suspending the acceptance of any new development applications, including but not limited to: development permits, plat applications, site plans, demolition permits, and building permits, for properties directly adjacent to Broadway/Avenue J, from 6th Street to the Causeway, exempting properties within the East End Historic District of 11th Street to 19th Street, for a period of ninety (90) days or until the adoption and implementation of regulations for new development in the subject area; allowing for limited exceptions; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. (T. Tietjens) Documents: 17PA-023 RPT PKT.PDF
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Canvassing The Returns Of The Bond Election And Special Election (Election) Held On May 6, 2017; Officially Declaring The Results Of The Election; Declaring The Regularity And Legality Of The Election; Directing The City Secretary To Prepare The Election Register And To Preserve The Election Records; Providing For Findings Of Fact And An Effective Date. Documents: CANVASS ORDINANCE - MAY 6 2017 ELECTION-5-2017.DOCX
6. ACTION ITEMS Consider For Approval A Motion Authorizing Staff To Negotiate And Retain Of The Firm Of Andrews Kurth Kenyon LLP To Serve As Special Disclosure Counsel, The Firm Of Bracewell LLP To Serve As Bond Counsel, The Firm Of Hilltop Securities As Senior Managing Underwriter And SAMCO As Co-Managing Underwriter, In Connection With The Issuance Of City Of Galveston Texas General Obligation Bonds Series 2017, And Authorizing The City Manager And City Attorney To Execute Any Necessary Engagement Agreements On Behalf Of The City. (M. Loftin) Documents: BOND SALE STAFF REPORT MAY 2017.PDF 7. ADJOURNMENT
May 18, 2017 Special Council
1. DECLARATION OF A QUORUM AND CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT A. Agenda Items B. Non-Agenda Items
First Reading Of Ordinance Consider for approval an ordinance of the City of Galveston, Texas, placing a moratorium on property development and temporarily suspending the acceptance of any new development applications, including but not limited to: development permits, plat applications, site plans, demolition permits, and building permits, for properties directly adjacent to Broadway/Avenue J, from 6th Street to the Causeway, exempting properties within the East End Historic District of 11th Street to 19th Street, for a period of ninety (90) days or until the adoption and implementation of regulations for new development in the subject area; allowing for limited exceptions; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. (T. Tietjens) Documents: 17PA-023 RPT PKT.PDF
Consider For Approval An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Galveston, Texas, Canvassing The Returns Of The Bond Election And Special Election (Election) Held On May 6, 2017; Officially Declaring The Results Of The Election; Declaring The Regularity And Legality Of The Election; Directing The City Secretary To Prepare The Election Register And To Preserve The Election Records; Providing For Findings Of Fact And An Effective Date. Documents: CANVASS ORDINANCE - MAY 6 2017 ELECTION-5-2017.DOCX
6. ACTION ITEMS Consider For Approval A Motion Authorizing Staff To Negotiate And Retain Of The Firm Of Andrews Kurth Kenyon LLP To Serve As Special Disclosure Counsel, The Firm Of Bracewell LLP To Serve As Bond Counsel, The Firm Of Hilltop Securities As Senior Managing Underwriter And SAMCO As Co-Managing Underwriter, In Connection With The Issuance Of City Of Galveston Texas General Obligation Bonds Series 2017, And Authorizing The City Manager And City Attorney To Execute Any Necessary Engagement Agreements On Behalf Of The City. (M. Loftin) Documents: BOND SALE STAFF REPORT MAY 2017.PDF 7. ADJOURNMENT