Garland, TX — The City of Garland is preparing for a busy evening on October 6, 2025, with back-to-back City Council meetings. The City Council Work Session will begin at 5 p.m., followed by the Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. This scheduling is designed to accommodate the National Night Out celebrations taking place the following evening on Tuesday. The meetings will address several important topics and initiatives aimed at enhancing the community.
Work Session Agenda
The Work Session will kick off with the following items:
- Consider the Consent Agenda
- Council may discuss or request further information on any item posted in the consent agenda. Items may also be pulled for separate consideration at the next Regular Meeting.
- Written Briefings
- TxDOT STEP 2026 Comprehensive Grant: Approval of the FY 2026 Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Comprehensive Grant. This item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the October 6, 2025 Regular Meeting unless otherwise directed by Council.
- Neighborhood Vitality Matching Grant Funding Request – Spring 2025 Cycle: Consider approval of the Spring 2025 Neighborhood Vitality Matching Grant request from the Shores of Wellington, scheduled for formal consideration at the October 21, 2025 Regular Meeting unless directed otherwise.
- Pending Items List – City Council Committees and Future Work Sessions: An informational update on items referred to Council Committees by two Councilmembers that are currently pending, with no action requested.
- Verbal Briefings
- Spring Creek Forest Preserve and Wastewater Interceptor Condition Assessment: Garland Water Utilities staff will present a proposed professional services contract for a condition assessment of the Spring Creek Forest Preserve and Wastewater Interceptor, scheduled for consideration on October 21, 2025.
- Garland Cultural Arts Commission, Inc. Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Budget: Consider approval of the 2025-2026 budget and management agreement. This item will also be scheduled for formal consideration at the October 6 Regular Meeting.
- Audit Committee Meeting Report: Updates on recently completed audits by the Internal Audit Department.
- Consider Appointments to Boards and Commissions
- Councilmember Kris Beard: Appointment of Elizabeth Mitchell to the Tax Increment Finance #2 South Board.
- Executive Session
- The City Council will adjourn into executive session to discuss attorney/client matters regarding pending litigation and economic development negotiations.
Regular Meeting Agenda
Following the Work Session, the City Council will convene for the Regular Meeting with the following agenda:
- Mayoral Proclamations, Recognitions, and Announcements
- Pet of the Month
- Special Recognition for CAPRA Accreditation
- Proclamation for the 9th Annual Tri-City Litter Cleanup
- Consent Agenda
- Approval of the minutes from the September 16, 2025 Regular Meeting.
- Approval of bids for various projects, including:
- GP&L Utility Network Implementation
- Replacement Hydro Excavator Truck for Water Utilities
- Change Order No. 3 for Holford Road Segment A Construction Project.
- Approval of TxDOT agreements for State Highway 66 corridor enhancements.
- Items for Individual Consideration
- Garland Cultural Arts Commission, Inc. Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Budget: Consideration of the budget and management agreement.
- Public Hearing on Establishment of a City of Garland PACE Program: A public hearing to allow for community feedback on the proposed program.
- Consideration of a Resolution Establishing a City of Garland PACE Program: Adoption of a resolution to establish the program.
- Consider Appointments to Boards and Commissions
- Councilmember Kris Beard: Appointment of Elizabeth Mitchell to the Tax Increment Finance #2 South Board.
- Adjourn
Residents are encouraged to attend both the Work Session and Regular Meeting to stay informed on city initiatives and participate in the decision-making process. The combined meeting day promises to be both informative and engaging, leading into the evening’s National Night Out celebrations.
