Garland, TX
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GarlandTX averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $287,246 -3.9% yr/yr · +13.4% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Municipal budget
Total revenue$786.7M (FY2023)
Total spending$883.0M (FY2023)
Taxes$196.5M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$1.40B (FY2023)
Spending per resident$3,648 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025159 housing units ($40.6M)
🗳️ Election results (5 races)
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Mayor
Deborah S. Morris ✓ 4,167 · Dylan Hedrick 3,253 · P C Mathew 810 · Shibu Samuel 726 · Roel G. Garcia 512 · Koni Ramos-Kaiwi 343
City Council , District 8
Chris Ott ✓ 1,038
City Council , District 7
Joe Thomas Jr. ✓ 978
City Council , District 6
Carissa Dutton ✓ 425 · Robert Vera 272
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Ed Moore ✓ 1,214 · Lindsey Fiegelman 479 · Douglas Huff 175
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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 18:00
Community Multicultural Commission
Work Session Room, Garland
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 17:00
Community Multicultural Commission
Work Session Room, Garland
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 17:00
Administrative Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 18:00
Community Multicultural Commission
Commission to prep for Project Unity 25th anniversary, discuss subcommittee schedule, budget
The Community Multicultural Commission is meeting to handle routine business: approving July minutes, hearing public comments, and receiving updates. The main discussion items are preparing for Charlene Edwards' presentation on Project Unity's 25th anniversary, considering how often subcommittees should meet, and reviewing a budget update.
- Prepare questions for Charlene Edwards' Project Unity 25th Anniversary presentation
- Discuss frequency of subcommittee meetings and future scheduling
- Receive budget update and review current financial information
- Approve minutes from July 16, 2026 meeting
- Public comments allowed (3 minutes per speaker)
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Work Session Room, City Hall, Garland
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NOTICE OF MEETING
CITY OF GARLAND, TEXAS
Community Multicultural Commission
Work Session Room, City Hall
200 N. Fifth Street
Garland, Texas
August 20, 2026
6:00 PM
A meeting of the Community Multicultural Commission of the City of Garland, Texas will be held at the
aforementioned location, date, and time to discuss and consider the following agenda items.
Community Multicultural Commission Meeting
AGENDA:
1.
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Consider Approval of Minutes from the July 16, 2026 Meeting
3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons who desire to address the Commission on any item on the agenda are allowed three minutes to
speak.
4.
COMMISSION REPORT UPDATES, PAST AND FUTURE
5.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
a.
Discussion and Preparation for Project Unity's 25th Anniversary Presentation
The Commission will prepare for Charlene Edwards' presentation on Project Unity's 25th
Anniversary by discussing potential questions and topics of interest.
b.
Discussion of Community Multicultural Commission Subcommittee Meeting Frequency
The Commission will discuss the frequency of Community Multicultural Commission Subcommittee
meetings and consider recommendations for future scheduling.
c.
Budget Update
The Commission will receive a budget update and review current financial information.
6.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
7.
ADJOURN
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Sat Aug 22, 2026 · 16:00
General
City Council may attend youth council event; no formal action planned
This is a notice of a potential quorum of the Garland City Council at a ceremonial event with Garland Youth Council appointees. No formal action or deliberations will occur, and any public business discussion is incidental.
- Council Connections with Garland Youth Council Appointees at Surf & Swim, 440 W. Oates Road
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Surf & Swim
440 W. Oates Road
Garland, TX 75043
Saturday, August 22, 2026
4:00 PM
CITY OF GARLAND
NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
NOTICE is hereby given that a quorum of the City Council of the City of Garland, Texas may attend the
following ceremonial event or function:
Council Connections with Garland Youth Council Appointees
Surf & Swim
440 W. Oates Road
Garland, TX 75043
NOTICE: No formal action or deliberations between or among members of the City Council will take place. The City
Council does not control the content of any communications made during the event and any public business or public
policy to be discussed is not within the supervision or control of the City Council. Any discussion of public business at the
event or function is incidental to the event.
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 18:30
General
City Council members may attend a Citizens Fire Club meeting
This notice is for a ceremonial event held at the Garland Fire Department. No formal city business, deliberations, or official actions will take place during this gathering.
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Garland Fire Department
1500 Highway 66
Garland, TX 75040
Monday, August 24, 2026
6:30 PM
CITY OF GARLAND
NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
NOTICE is hereby given that a quorum of the City Council of the City of Garland, Texas may attend the
following ceremonial event or function:
Citizens Fire Club Meeting
Garland Fire Department
1500 Highway 66
Garland, TX 75040
NOTICE: No formal action or deliberations between or among members of the City Council will take place. The City
Council does not control the content of any communications made during the event and any public business or public
policy to be discussed is not within the supervision or control of the City Council. Any discussion of public business at the
event or function is incidental to the event.
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 18:00
Library Board
Library Board to review strategic plan, budget, and new members
The Garland Library Board will meet to approve minutes, introduce new members, and receive updates on the One Book, One Garland program, the city's new strategic plan, and the library's own strategic plan. They will also consider rescheduling two meetings and hear about grant awards. The meeting is largely informational with one action item on meeting dates.
- Introduction of new board members Daniel Camp and Rene Granado
- Update on 2026 One Book, One Garland and Curiosity Fest
- Presentation on Garland on the Rise strategic plan and FY27 budget impacts
- Review of finalized Library strategic plan
- Consideration of alternate meeting dates: September 21 and December 7
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Work Session Room, Garland
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NOTICE OF MEETING
CITY OF GARLAND, TEXAS
Library Board
Work Session Room of City Hall
200 N. Fifth Street
Garland, Texas
August 24, 2026
6:00 PM
A meeting of the Library Board of the City of Garland, Texas will be held at the aforementioned location, date,
and time to discuss and consider the following agenda items.
AGENDA:
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Consider Approval of the Library Board Minutes for the June 8, 2026 Meeting
2.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons who desire to address the Board on any item on the agenda are allowed three minutes to
speak.
3.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
a.
Introduction of New Library Board Members
Introduction of Daniel Camp, appointed by Councilmember Moore, and Rene Granado, appointed
by Councilmember Lucht.
b.
2026 One Book, One Garland and Curiosity Fest Update
Staff will provide an overview of the Library's annual community read program and Garland book
festival.
c.
Presentation on the City’s New Strategic Plan
Staff will provide an overview of the City's new strategic plan, Garland on the Rise and FY27
budget impacts.
d.
Library Strategic Plan Update
Staff will present an overview of the finalized Library strategic plan for review and discussion.
e.
Dates for Future Meetings
The Library Board is asked to consider alternate meeting dates for the September 14 and
December 14 meetings due to scheduling conflicts. Propose …
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Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 18:30
Plan Commission
Plan Commission to hear three zoning and sign variance requests
The Garland Plan Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a sign variance for Sign Crafters, a zoning change for Lone Star Green Homes, and a new Planned Development for ZoneDev. They will also consider the minutes from the August 10 meeting. The meeting is open to the public with registration for speakers.
- Public hearing on sign variance (SV 26-01) for Sign Crafters at 825 West Centerville Road
- Public hearing on PD amendment (Z 26-22) for Lone Star Green Homes at 2000 and 2050 East Miller Road, changing base zoning from SFA to SF-5
- Public hearing on new PD (Z 26-25) for ZoneDev at 4712, 4718, 4802, 4902 Bobtown Road, base zoning SF-5
- Approval of August 10, 2026 Plan Commission minutes
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Council Chambers, Garland
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NOTICE OF MEETING
CITY OF GARLAND, TEXAS
Plan Commission
Public Meeting
Council Chambers
William E. Dollar Municipal Building
200 N. Fifth Street
Garland, Texas
August 24, 2026
6:30 PM
A meeting of the Plan Commission of the City of Garland, Texas will be held at the aforementioned location,
date, and time to discuss and consider the following agenda items.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: It is the custom and tradition of the members of the Plan
Commission to have an invocation and recital of the Pledge of Allegiance prior to the beginning of the meeting.
Members of the audience are invited to participate. However, members of the audience are not required to
participate. The decision to participate is strictly a matter of personal choice and has no bearing on matters to
be considered by the Plan Commission and will not affect the decisions to be made during the meeting.
The meeting will be broadcast on City of Garland Government Access Television (CGTV). CGTV is available
via GarlandTX.gov, channel 16 (Spectrum), Channel 44 (Frontier), and channel 99 (AT&T U-verse). Meetings
are broadcast online via live-streaming, on-demand, and air on CGTV with several rebroadcasts during the
week of the meeting.
Public Comments
Your comments must relate to an item on this agenda - non-germane comments are not in order. Time limits
will be imposed by the Chairman as appropriate to the nature of the agenda item. Generally, public speakers
are given t …
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Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 17:00
Administrative Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 10:00
Community Services Committee
Committee to review grants, camping site, lake litter, native lawns
The Garland Community Services Committee will review Spring 2026 Neighborhood Vitality Matching Grant applications, with approved ones going to the full City Council. They will also discuss potential policies for a designated camping site for unhoused individuals, litter issues along Lake Ray Hubbard, and a native lawn program. All items are discussions or reviews, with no final decisions expected at this meeting.
- Review Neighborhood Vitality Matching Grant Spring 2026 applications
- Discuss policies for a designated camping site for unhoused individuals
- Discuss litter and debris along Lake Ray Hubbard shoreline
- Discuss potential native lawn program policies
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Work Session Room, Garland
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NOTICE OF MEETING
CITY OF GARLAND, TEXAS
Community Services Committee
Work Session Room
200 N. Fifth Street
Garland, Texas
August 27, 2026
10:00 AM
A meeting of the Community Services Committee of the City of Garland, Texas will be held at the
aforementioned location, date, and time to discuss and consider the following agenda items.
NOTICE: The Committee may recess from the open session and convene in a closed executive session if the
discussion of any of the listed agenda items concerns attorney/client communication, including
pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), and matters concerning privileged and unprivileged client
information deemed confidential by Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. Sec.
551.071, Tex. Gov't Code.
AGENDA:
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Consider Approval of the February 26, 2026 Meeting Minutes
2.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons who desire to address the Committee on any item on the agenda are allowed three minutes to
speak.
3.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
a.
Review Neighborhood Vitality Matching Grant Spring 2026 Applications
The Committee will review applications for the Neighborhood Vitality Matching Grant program,
Spring cycle 2026. Applications approved by this Committee will be forwarded to the full City
Council for consideration.
Presenter: Laura De La Vega, Sr. Planner
b.
Developing a Designated Camping Site for Unhoused I …
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Fri Aug 28, 2026 · 08:30
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission to approve police officer eligibility list
The Garland Civil Service Commission will meet to approve the minutes from its May 29, 2026 meeting and consider approving the eligibility list from the Police Officer Entrance Examination held on June 27, 2026. Public testimony is allowed on agenda items, with a three-minute limit per speaker.
- Approval of minutes from May 29, 2026 meeting
- Approval of eligibility list from Police Officer Entrance Examination (June 27, 2026)
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Work Session Room, Garland
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NOTICE OF MEETING
CITY OF GARLAND, TEXAS
Civil Service Commission
Work Session Room of City Hall
William E. Dollar Municipal Building
200 N. Fifth Street
Garland, Texas 75040
August 28, 2026
8:30 AM
A meeting of the Civil Service Commission of the City of Garland, Texas will be held at the aforementioned
location, date, and time to discuss and consider the following agenda items.
TESTIMONY
Meeting attendees may be given an opportunity to testify or comment on an agenda item. Comments must
relate to an item on this agenda - non-germane comments are not in order. Time limits will be imposed by the
Chairman as appropriate to the nature of the agenda item. Generally, speakers are given three minutes.
Garland City Hall and the City Council Work Session Room is wheelchair accessible. Special parking is
available on the east side of City Hall and on Austin & State Street west of City Hall. Persons with disabilities
who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services must contact the City Secretary's
Office at (972) 205-2404 at least two working days prior to the meeting, so that appropriate arrangements can
be made.
AGENDA:
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Consider Approval of the Minutes from the Civil Service Commission Meeting Held on May
29, 2026
3.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
a.
Consider Approval of the Eligibility List from the Police Officer Entrance Examination
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Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 11:30
General
City Council members may attend a State of the District Luncheon
This notice is for a ceremonial event rather than a formal legislative meeting. No official city business, deliberations, or votes will take place during this function.
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Dallas College Garland Center
675 W. Walnut Street
Garland, TX 75040
Monday, August 31, 2026
11:30 AM
CITY OF GARLAND
NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
NOTICE is hereby given that a quorum of the City Council of the City of Garland, Texas may attend the
following ceremonial event or function:
State of the District Luncheon
Dallas College Garland Center
675 W. Walnut Street
Garland, TX 75040
NOTICE: No formal action or deliberations between or among members of the City Council will take place. The City
Council does not control the content of any communications made during the event and any public business or public
policy to be discussed is not within the supervision or control of the City Council. Any discussion of public business at the
event or function is incidental to the event.
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 16:30
Development Services Committee
Garland committee to review improper storage rules and enforcement
The Development Services Committee will consider approving the August 4, 2026 meeting minutes, hear public comments, and discuss improper storage definitions and enforcement under Chapter 32 of the Garland Code of Ordinances. Code Compliance Director Brian Morris will present staff-recommended updates on residential improper storage rules, a topic referred by Councilmember Margaret Lucht and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Carissa Dutton.
- Review of improper storage definition and enforcement under Chapter 32 of the Garland Code of Ordinances
- Presentation by Code Compliance Director Brian Morris on staff-recommended updates
- Approval of August 4, 2026 meeting minutes
- Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker
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200 N. Fifth Street, Garland
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NOTICE OF MEETING
CITY OF GARLAND, TEXAS
Development Services Committee
Work Session Room of City Hall
William E. Dollar Municipal Building
200 N. Fifth Street
Garland, Texas
September 1, 2026
4:30 PM
A meeting of the Development Services Committee of the City of Garland, Texas will be held at the
aforementioned location, date, and time to discuss and consider the following agenda items.
NOTICE: The committee may recess from the open session and convene in a closed executive session if the
discussion of any of the listed agenda items concerns attorney/client communication, including
pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), and matters concerning privileged and unprivileged client
information deemed confidential by Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. Sec.
551.071, Tex. Gov't Code.
AGENDA:
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Consider Approval of the August 4, 2026 Meeting Minutes
2.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons who desire to address the Committee on any item on the agenda are allowed three minutes to
speak.
3.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
a.
Review of Improper Storage Definition and Enforcement Under Chapter 32 of the Garland
Code of Ordinances
Brian Morris, Code Compliance Director, will provide a presentation and facilitate Committee
discussion regarding improper storage in residential areas, including how it is currently defined in
Chapter 32 of the Garland Code of Ordina …
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 17:00
Administrative Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council Chambers, Garland
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 18:00
General
Central Library Community Room, Garland
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 19:00
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 19:00
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 18:00
General
Garland Central Library , Garland
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 09:00
Senior Citizens Advisory Commission
Garland senior commission to hear police scam update, discuss center grand opening
The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive updates from city staff on scams targeting seniors, environmental health issues, and senior center activities. Members will also discuss the grand opening of the Garland Senior Activity Center, marketing outreach, food insecurity, the commission website, and a possible cancellation of the December meeting.
- Garland Police Department update on scams and issues pertaining to senior citizens
- Environmental Health discussion on items affecting senior citizens
- Grand Opening Update on the Garland Senior Activity Center
- Consider canceling and rescheduling the December 3, 2026, Regular Meeting
- Discussion on election process for Chair and Vice Chair
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200 N. Fifth Street, Garland
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NOTICE OF MEETING
CITY OF GARLAND, TEXAS
Senior Citizens Advisory Commission
Work Session Room of City Hall
William E. Dollar Municipal Building
200 N. Fifth Street
Garland, Texas
September 3, 2026
9:00 AM
A meeting of the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission of the City of Garland, Texas will be held at the
aforementioned location, date, and time to discuss and consider the following agenda items.
AGENDA:
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Consider Approval of the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Minutes for the August 6,
2026, Meeting
2.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons who desire to address the Commission on any item on the agenda are allowed three minutes to
speak.
3.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
a.
Garland Police Department Update on Scams and Issues Pertaining to Senior Citizens
Shi Marler, Garland Police Officer, will provide the Commission with an update on scams and
issues pertaining to senior citizens.
b.
Environmental Health Discussion on items affecting Senior Citizens
Mandy Pippen, Health Director, will discuss items pertaining to senior citizens and be available to
answer questions.
c.
Senior Center Reports
Jelisa Baker (Carver) and Dee Muhlinghaus (Senior Activity Center), Recreation Services
Supervisors, will provide updates to the Commission and be available to answer questions.
d.
Grand Opening Update on the Garland Senior Activity Center
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Fri Sep 4, 2026 · 19:00
General
City Council members may attend a community concert series
This notice is for a ceremonial event rather than a formal legislative meeting. No official city business, deliberations, or votes will take place during this gathering.
- Music Made Here Concert Series at Garland City Square
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Garland City Square
520 W State Street
Garland, TX 75040
Friday, September 4, 2026
7:00 PM
CITY OF GARLAND
NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
NOTICE is hereby given that a quorum of the City Council of the City of Garland, Texas may attend the
following ceremonial event or function:
Music Made Here Concert Series
Garland City Square
520 W State Street
Garland, TX 75040
NOTICE: No formal action or deliberations between or among members of the City Council will take place. The City
Council does not control the content of any communications made during the event and any public business or public
policy to be discussed is not within the supervision or control of the City Council. Any discussion of public business at the
event or function is incidental to the event.
Mon Sep 7, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Sep 7, 2026 · 07:30
General
City Council may attend Labor Day Parade; no formal action planned
This is a notice that a quorum of the Garland City Council may attend the Labor Day Parade at City Hall. No formal action or deliberations will take place, and any public business discussion is incidental to the event. The agenda is purely procedural and ceremonial.
- Potential quorum attendance at Labor Day Parade
- Event at Garland City Hall, 200 N. Fifth Street
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Garland City Hall
200 N. Fifth Street
Garland, TX 75040
Monday, September 7, 2026
7:30 AM
CITY OF GARLAND
NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
NOTICE is hereby given that a quorum of the City Council of the City of Garland, Texas may attend the
following ceremonial event or function:
Labor Day Parade
Garland City Hall
200 N. Fifth Street
Garland, TX 75040
NOTICE: No formal action or deliberations between or among members of the City Council will take place. The City
Council does not control the content of any communications made during the event and any public business or public
policy to be discussed is not within the supervision or control of the City Council. Any discussion of public business at the
event or function is incidental to the event.
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 17:30
Garland Youth Council
Fields Recreation Center, Garland
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 19:00
Environmental & Community Advisory Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 17:00
Cultural Arts Commission
The Granville Arts Center Meeting Room, Garland
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 17:00
Cultural Arts Commission
The Granville Arts Center Meeting Room, Garland
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 17:00
Cultural Arts Commission
The Granville Arts Center Meeting Room, Garland
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 17:00
Transportation Infrastructure & Mobility Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council Chambers, Garland
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 18:30
Board of Adjustment
Council Chambers, Garland
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 18:00
Community Multicultural Commission
Work Session Room, Garland
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 17:00
Community Multicultural Commission
Work Session Room, Garland
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 17:00
Administrative Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 17:00
Development Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 17:00
Development Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 18:00
Library Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 16:45
Administrative Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 16:45
Administrative Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 18:30
Plan Commission
Council Chambers, Garland
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 18:30
General
City council attends ceremonial fire club event with no official business.
This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate warning that a quorum of the Garland City Council may attend a ceremonial event. No formal action, deliberations, or public policy discussions will take place. It serves as a transparency notice under open meetings law.
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Garland Fire Department
1500 Highway 66
Garland, TX 75040
Monday, September 28, 2026
6:30 PM
CITY OF GARLAND
NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
NOTICE is hereby given that a quorum of the City Council of the City of Garland, Texas may attend the
following ceremonial event or function:
Citizens Fire Club Meeting
Garland Fire Department
1500 Highway 66
Garland, TX 75040
NOTICE: No formal action or deliberations between or among members of the City Council will take place. The City
Council does not control the content of any communications made during the event and any public business or public
policy to be discussed is not within the supervision or control of the City Council. Any discussion of public business at the
event or function is incidental to the event.
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 18:30
Plan Commission
Council Chambers, Garland
Fri Oct 2, 2026 · 19:00
General
Garland city council will attend a concert with no official business conducted.
This agenda contains only a notice that city council members may attend the Music Made Here Concert Series at Garland City Square. The document explicitly states that no formal action, deliberations, or public policy discussions will occur during the event. As this is purely procedural boilerplate, council attendance is ceremonial and involves no voting.
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Garland City Square
520 W State Street
Garland, TX 75040
Friday, October 2, 2026
7:00 PM
CITY OF GARLAND
NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
NOTICE is hereby given that a quorum of the City Council of the City of Garland, Texas may attend the
following ceremonial event or function:
Music Made Here Concert Series
Garland City Square
520 W State Street
Garland, TX 75040
NOTICE: No formal action or deliberations between or among members of the City Council will take place. The City
Council does not control the content of any communications made during the event and any public business or public
policy to be discussed is not within the supervision or control of the City Council. Any discussion of public business at the
event or function is incidental to the event.
Sat Oct 3, 2026 · 17:00
General
City Council attends Fall Fest ceremonial event with no official business.
This agenda contains only a ceremonial event notice for the Fall Fest & Guzzler Run at Garland City Square. City Council members may attend, but no formal action or deliberations will occur. The notice serves as procedural boilerplate to comply with open meeting laws regarding potential quorum attendance.
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Garland City Square
520 W. State Street
Garland, TX 75040
Saturday, October 3, 2026
5:00 PM
CITY OF GARLAND
NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
NOTICE is hereby given that a quorum of the City Council of the City of Garland, Texas may attend the
following ceremonial event or function:
Fall Fest & Guzzler Run
Garland City Square
520 W. State Street
Garland, TX 75040
NOTICE: No formal action or deliberations between or among members of the City Council will take place. The City
Council does not control the content of any communications made during the event and any public business or public
policy to be discussed is not within the supervision or control of the City Council. Any discussion of public business at the
event or function is incidental to the event.
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council Chambers, Garland
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 16:45
Development Services Committee
200 N. Fifth Street, Garland
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 19:00
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 18:00
General
Garland Central Library , Garland
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 19:00
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 18:00
Library Board
Central Library Community Room, Garland
Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 18:00
Library Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:30
Garland Youth Council
Fields Recreation Center, Garland
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 17:00
Community Multicultural Commission
Work Session Room, Garland
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 18:00
Tax Increment Finance Board #3
Work Session Room, Garland
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 18:00
Community Multicultural Commission
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 17:00
Development Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 17:00
Development Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 16:00
Cultural Arts Commission
The Granville Arts Center Meeting Room, Garland
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 17:00
Cultural Arts Commission
The Granville Arts Center Meeting Room, Garland
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 17:00
Cultural Arts Commission
The Granville Arts Center Meeting Room, Garland
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council Chambers, Garland
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 17:00
Transportation Infrastructure & Mobility Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council Chambers, Garland
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 18:30
Board of Adjustment
Council Chambers, Garland
Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 17:00
Administrative Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 16:45
Administrative Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 16:45
Administrative Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 18:30
Plan Commission
Council Chambers, Garland
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 16:30
Tax Increment Finance Downtown/Forest Jupiter Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Thu Oct 29, 2026 · 18:30
General
City Council to attend Citizens Fire Club Meeting
This is a notice of a potential quorum of the City Council attending a ceremonial event. No formal action or deliberations will take place.
- Attendance at Citizens Fire Club Meeting at 1500 Highway 66
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Garland Fire Department
1500 Highway 66
Garland, TX 75040
Thursday, October 29, 2026
6:30 PM
CITY OF GARLAND
NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
NOTICE is hereby given that a quorum of the City Council of the City of Garland, Texas may attend the
following ceremonial event or function:
Citizens Fire Club Meeting
Garland Fire Department
1500 Highway 66
Garland, TX 75040
NOTICE: No formal action or deliberations between or among members of the City Council will take place. The City
Council does not control the content of any communications made during the event and any public business or public
policy to be discussed is not within the supervision or control of the City Council. Any discussion of public business at the
event or function is incidental to the event.
Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council Chambers, Garland
Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 16:45
Development Services Committee
200 N. Fifth Street, Garland
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 19:00
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 19:00
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 18:00
General
Garland Central Library , Garland
Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 18:00
Library Board
Central Library Community Room, Garland
Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 18:00
Library Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council Chambers, Garland
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 17:30
Garland Youth Council
Fields Recreation Center, Garland
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 17:00
Development Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 17:00
Development Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council Chambers, Garland
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 17:00
Cultural Arts Commission
The Atrium Ballroom, Garland
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 17:00
Cultural Arts Commission
The Granville Arts Center Meeting Room, Garland
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 17:00
Transportation Infrastructure & Mobility Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 18:30
Board of Adjustment
Council Chambers, Garland
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 17:00
Community Multicultural Commission
Work Session Room, Garland
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 17:00
Administrative Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 18:00
Community Multicultural Commission
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 18:30
General
Council may attend fire club meeting; no formal action
This is a notice that a quorum of the Garland City Council may attend the Citizens Fire Club Meeting at the Garland Fire Department. The agenda states no formal action or deliberations will take place, and any discussion of public business is incidental.
- Notice of potential quorum for Citizens Fire Club Meeting at 1500 Highway 66, Monday, November 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM.
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Garland Fire Department
1500 Highway 66
Garland, TX 75040
Monday, November 23, 2026
6:30 PM
CITY OF GARLAND
NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
NOTICE is hereby given that a quorum of the City Council of the City of Garland, Texas may attend the
following ceremonial event or function:
Citizens Fire Club Meeting
Garland Fire Department
1500 Highway 66
Garland, TX 75040
NOTICE: No formal action or deliberations between or among members of the City Council will take place. The City
Council does not control the content of any communications made during the event and any public business or public
policy to be discussed is not within the supervision or control of the City Council. Any discussion of public business at the
event or function is incidental to the event.
Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 18:30
Plan Commission
Council Chambers, Garland
Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 18:30
Plan Commission
Council Chambers, Garland
Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 18:30
Plan Commission
Council Chambers, Garland
Thu Nov 26, 2026 · 16:45
Administrative Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Thu Nov 26, 2026 · 16:45
Administrative Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 16:45
Development Services Committee
200 N. Fifth Street, Garland
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council Chambers, Garland
Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 19:00
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 19:00
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 18:00
General
Garland Central Library , Garland
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 17:30
Garland Youth Council
Fields Recreation Center, Garland
Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 19:00
Environmental & Community Advisory Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 18:00
Library Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Dec 14, 2026 · 18:00
Library Board
Central Library Community Room, Garland
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 17:00
Cultural Arts Commission
The Granville Arts Center Meeting Room, Garland
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 17:00
Cultural Arts Commission
The Granville Arts Center Meeting Room, Garland
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 17:00
Transportation Infrastructure & Mobility Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council Chambers, Garland
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 17:00
Cultural Arts Commission
The Granville Arts Center Meeting Room, Garland
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 18:30
Board of Adjustment
Council Chambers, Garland
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 17:00
Administrative Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Thu Dec 17, 2026 · 17:00
Community Multicultural Commission
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 17:00
Development Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 17:00
Development Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Dec 21, 2026 · 16:45
Development Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Thu Dec 24, 2026 · 16:45
Administrative Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Thu Dec 24, 2026 · 16:45
Administrative Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Dec 28, 2026 · 18:30
Plan Commission
Council Chambers, Garland
Mon Jan 4, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 19:00
City Council
Council Chambers, Garland
Wed Jan 6, 2027 · 19:00
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Wed Jan 6, 2027 · 19:00
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Jan 11, 2027 · 18:00
Library Board
Central Library Community Room, Garland
Mon Jan 11, 2027 · 18:00
Library Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:30
Garland Youth Council
Fields Recreation Center, Garland
Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 16:45
Development Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 17:00
Development Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Jan 18, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 19:00
City Council
Council Chambers, Garland
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 16:00
Cultural Arts Commission
The Granville Arts Center Meeting Room, Garland
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 17:00
Transportation Infrastructure & Mobility Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 17:00
Transportation Infrastructure & Mobility Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 17:00
Cultural Arts Commission
The Granville Arts Center Meeting Room, Garland
Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 18:30
Board of Adjustment
Council Chambers, Garland
Thu Jan 21, 2027 · 18:00
Tax Increment Finance Board #3
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Jan 25, 2027 · 18:30
Plan Commission
Council Chambers, Garland
Wed Jan 27, 2027 · 16:30
Tax Increment Finance Downtown/Forest Jupiter Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Thu Jan 28, 2027 · 16:45
Administrative Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Feb 1, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Work Session Room, Garland
Wed Feb 3, 2027 · 19:00
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Wed Feb 3, 2027 · 19:00
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Feb 8, 2027 · 18:00
Library Board
Central Library Community Room, Garland
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:30
Garland Youth Council
Fields Recreation Center, Garland
Mon Feb 15, 2027 · 17:00
Development Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Feb 15, 2027 · 16:45
Development Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Feb 15, 2027 · 16:45
Development Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 17:00
Cultural Arts Commission
The Atrium Ballroom, Garland
Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 17:00
Transportation Infrastructure & Mobility Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 17:00
Transportation Infrastructure & Mobility Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 19:00
City Council
Council Chambers, Garland
Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 17:00
Cultural Arts Commission
The Granville Arts Center Meeting Room, Garland
Wed Feb 17, 2027 · 18:30
Board of Adjustment
Council Chambers, Garland
Mon Feb 22, 2027 · 18:30
Plan Commission
Council Chambers, Garland
Thu Feb 25, 2027 · 16:45
Administrative Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Mar 1, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Work Session Room, Garland
Wed Mar 3, 2027 · 19:00
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Wed Mar 3, 2027 · 19:00
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Mar 8, 2027 · 18:00
Library Board
Central Library Community Room, Garland
Wed Mar 10, 2027 · 19:00
Environmental & Community Advisory Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Mar 15, 2027 · 16:45
Development Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Mar 15, 2027 · 17:00
Development Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Mar 15, 2027 · 16:45
Development Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 17:00
Cultural Arts Commission
The Granville Arts Center Meeting Room, Garland
Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 19:00
City Council
Council Chambers, Garland
Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 17:00
Transportation Infrastructure & Mobility Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 17:00
Cultural Arts Commission
The Granville Arts Center Meeting Room, Garland
Wed Mar 17, 2027 · 18:30
Board of Adjustment
Council Chambers, Garland
Thu Mar 25, 2027 · 16:45
Administrative Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Apr 5, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Work Session Room, Garland
Wed Apr 7, 2027 · 19:00
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Apr 12, 2027 · 18:00
Library Board
Central Library Community Room, Garland
Mon Apr 19, 2027 · 16:45
Development Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Apr 19, 2027 · 17:00
Development Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Apr 19, 2027 · 16:45
Development Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Apr 20, 2027 · 17:00
Cultural Arts Commission
The Granville Arts Center Meeting Room, Garland
Tue Apr 20, 2027 · 17:00
Transportation Infrastructure & Mobility Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Apr 20, 2027 · 19:00
City Council
Council Chambers, Garland
Wed Apr 21, 2027 · 18:30
Board of Adjustment
Council Chambers, Garland
Thu Apr 22, 2027 · 16:45
Administrative Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon May 3, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Work Session Room, Garland
Wed May 5, 2027 · 19:00
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon May 17, 2027 · 17:00
Development Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon May 17, 2027 · 16:45
Development Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue May 18, 2027 · 19:00
City Council
Council Chambers, Garland
Tue May 18, 2027 · 17:00
Cultural Arts Commission
The Atrium Ballroom, Garland
Wed May 19, 2027 · 18:30
Board of Adjustment
Council Chambers, Garland
Thu May 27, 2027 · 16:45
Administrative Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Wed Jun 2, 2027 · 19:00
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Jun 7, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Work Session Room, Garland
Wed Jun 9, 2027 · 19:00
Environmental & Community Advisory Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Jun 15, 2027 · 19:00
City Council
Council Chambers, Garland
Wed Jun 16, 2027 · 18:30
Board of Adjustment
Council Chambers, Garland
Mon Jun 21, 2027 · 17:00
Development Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Thu Jun 24, 2027 · 16:45
Administrative Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Jul 5, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Jul 20, 2027 · 19:00
City Council
Council Chambers, Garland
Tue Jul 20, 2027 · 17:00
Cultural Arts Commission
The Granville Arts Center Meeting Room, Garland
Mon Aug 2, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Aug 2, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Aug 17, 2027 · 19:00
City Council
Council Chambers, Garland
Mon Sep 6, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Sep 6, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Sep 21, 2027 · 19:00
City Council
Council Chambers, Garland
Mon Oct 4, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Oct 4, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Nov 1, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Nov 1, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Nov 16, 2027 · 19:00
City Council
Council Chambers, Garland
Mon Dec 6, 2027 · 18:00
City Council
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Jan 3, 2028 · 18:00
City Council
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Feb 7, 2028 · 18:00
City Council
Work Session Room, Garland
Recent meetings
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:30
Board of Adjustment
Board to consider fence height variance at 1450 Todd Ln
The Garland Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider one variance request. The applicant, Zaki Ferhan, seeks a variance to allow an existing fence to exceed the front yard height limit at 1450 Todd Ln. The board will also approve minutes from the July 15, 2026 meeting.
- Variance request BOA 26-05 for 1450 Todd Ln to exceed front yard fence height limit (GDC Section 4.104(A))
- Property zoned Single Family Estate (SF-E) District
- Approval of minutes from July 15, 2026 meeting
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Council Chambers, Garland
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NOTICE OF MEETING
CITY OF GARLAND, TEXAS
Board of Adjustment
Public Meeting
Council Chambers
William E. Dollar Municipal Building
200 N. Fifth Street
Garland, Texas
August 19, 2026
6:30 PM
A meeting of the Board of Adjustment of the City of Garland, Texas will be held at the aforementioned location,
date, and time to discuss and consider the following agenda items.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: It is the custom and tradition of the members of the Board of
Adjustment to have an invocation and recital of the Pledge of Allegiance prior to the beginning of the meeting.
Members of the audience are invited to participate. However, members of the audience are not required to
participate. The decision to participate is strictly a matter of personal choice and has no bearing on matters to
be considered by the Board of Adjustment and will not affect the decisions to be made during the meeting.
NOTICE: The committee may recess from the open session and convene in a closed executive session if the
discussion of any of the listed agenda items concerns attorney/client communication, including
pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), and matters concerning privileged and unprivileged client
information deemed confidential by Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. Sec.
551.071, Tex. Gov't Code.
AGENDA:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Consider approval of the Board of Adjustment Minutes for the July 15, 2026 meeting. …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 17:00
Transportation Infrastructure & Mobility Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 17:00
Cultural Arts Commission
The Granville Arts Center Meeting Room, Garland
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 17:00
Cultural Arts Commission
The Atrium Ballroom, Garland
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 17:00
Development Services Committee
Work Session Room, Garland
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Garland City Council to adopt FY 2026-27 budget, tax rate, and fee changes
The Garland City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the FY 2026-27 proposed tax rate, annual operating budget, and property tax revenue ratification. They will also consider a special tax rate election, adopt rate and fee changes, and approve numerous consent agenda items including contracts for infrastructure and equipment. Several proclamations and board appointments are also on the agenda.
- Adopt FY 2026-27 budget and property tax rate of 67.99 cents per $100 valuation
- Ratify property tax revenue increase of $10,637,001 (5.65% increase)
- Call special tax rate election for November 3, 2026
- Approve $5,000,000 change order for GP&L transmission maintenance (Primoris T&D Services)
- Approve $2,337,105 purchase of five ambulances for Fire Department
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Council Chambers, Garland
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Council Chambers at City Hall
Monday, August 17, 2026
7:00 PM
William E. Dollar Municipal Building
200 N. Fifth St.
Garland, Texas
CITY OF GARLAND
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
The Garland City Council extends to all visitors a sincere welcome. We value your interest in our community
and your participation in the meetings of this governing body. Visit GarlandTX.gov/Council for a full list of
meeting dates.
The Council Chambers at Garland City Hall is wheelchair accessible, and ADA parking is available on the
street as well as in the public parking garage. Persons with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids or services
must contact the City Secretary's Office at 972-205-2404 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that
appropriate arrangements can be made. Braille is not available.
NOTICE: Pursuant to Section 551.127 of the Texas Government Code, one or more members of the City
Council may attend this meeting by internet/video remote means. A quorum of the City Council, as well as the
presiding officer, will be physically present at the above-identified location. Members of the public that desire to
make a public comment must attend the meeting in person.
LEGISLATIVE PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
It is a custom and tradition of the City Council to have an invocation and recital of the Pledge of Allegiance
prior to the beginning of each Regular Meeting. Members of the audience are invited but not required to
particip …
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Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 16:00
Legislative Affairs Committee
Committee to explore workers' comp advocacy changes
The Legislative & Public Affairs Committee will discuss potential advocacy changes to the workers' compensation system and consider establishing an annual intergovernmental partnerships program and calendar. The committee will also receive an introduction to the Legislative & Public Affairs team and approve minutes from a prior meeting.
- Scoping discussion to explore advocacy changes to the workers' compensation system
- Scoping discussion to consider an annual intergovernmental partnerships program and calendar
- Introduction to the Legislative & Public Affairs team by Managing Director Ariel Traub
- Approval of April 20, 2026 meeting minutes
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Work Session Room, Garland
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NOTICE OF MEETING
CITY OF GARLAND, TEXAS
Legislative & Public Affairs Committee
Work Session Room of City Hall
200 N. Fifth Street
Garland, Texas
August 17, 2026
4:00 PM
A meeting of the Legislative & Public Affairs Committee of the City of Garland, Texas will be held at the
aforementioned location, date, and time to discuss and consider the following agenda items.
NOTICE: The Committee may recess from the open session and convene in a closed executive session if the
discussion of any of the listed agenda items concerns attorney/client communication, including
pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), and matters concerning privileged and unprivileged client
information deemed confidential by Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. Sec.
551.071, Tex. Gov't Code.
AGENDA:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Consider Approval of the April 20, 2026 Meeting Minutes
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons who desire to address the Committee on any item on the agenda are allowed three minutes to
speak.
3. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
a. Introduction to the Legislative & Public Affairs Team
Managing Director, Ariel Traub, will introduce the Legislative & Public Affairs team and provide an
overview of the team's roles and responsibilities.
b. Scoping Discussion to Explore Advocacy Changes to the Workers' Compensation System
This item was requested for referral to the Legislative & Public Affairs Committee by Depu …
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Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council finalizes FY 2026-27 budget and considers tax rate election
The Garland City Council will hold a work session to discuss and deliberate on the FY 2026-27 proposed annual operating budget, consider calling a special tax rate election for November 3, 2026, and review the quarterly investment portfolio report. The council will also receive reports on the Garland Housing Finance Corporation and the Garland Cares Neighborhood Stewardship Program, and consider appointments to various boards and commissions. Executive session will address economic development negotiations for properties in the downtown district.
- Final deliberation on FY 2026-27 Proposed Annual Operating Budget
- Ordinance calling special tax rate election for November 3, 2026
- Adoption of FY 2026-27 Civil Service Classifications and Compensation Ordinance
- Quarterly Investment Portfolio Report as of June 30, 2026
- Appointments to boards and commissions (multiple councilmembers)
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Work Session Room, Garland
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Work Session Room at City Hall
Monday, August 17, 2026
6:00 PM
William E. Dollar Municipal Building
200 N. Fifth St.
Garland, Texas
CITY OF GARLAND
WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
The Garland City Council extends to all visitors a sincere welcome. We value your interest in our community
and your participation in the meetings of this governing body. Visit GarlandTX.gov/Council for a full list of
meeting dates.
The Council Chambers at Garland City Hall is wheelchair accessible, and ADA parking is available on the
street as well as in the public parking garage. Persons with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids or services
must contact the City Secretary's Office at 972-205-2404 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that
appropriate arrangements can be made. Braille is not available.
NOTICE: Pursuant to Section 551.127 of the Texas Government Code, one or more members of the City
Council may attend this meeting by internet/video remote means. A quorum of the City Council, as well as the
presiding officer, will be physically present at the above-identified location. Members of the public that desire to
make a public comment must attend the meeting in person.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON WORK SESSION ITEMS
Members of the audience may address the City Council on any Work Session item at the beginning of the
meeting. Speakers are allowed three minutes each, grouped by agenda item and called in the order of the
agenda. Anyone wishing to …
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Sat Aug 15, 2026 · 15:30
General
City Council may attend bilingual community conversation at Cali Saigon Mall
This is a notice of a potential quorum of the Garland City Council attending a ceremonial event, not a formal meeting. No official actions or deliberations will occur; any public business discussion is incidental.
- Bilingual Community Conversation at Cali Saigon Mall, 3212 N. Jupiter Road
- No formal action or deliberations by City Council members
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Cali Saigon Mall
3212 N. Jupiter Road
Garland, TX 75044
Saturday, August 15, 2026
3:30 PM
CITY OF GARLAND
NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
NOTICE is hereby given that a quorum of the City Council of the City of Garland, Texas may attend the
following ceremonial event or function:
Bilingual Community Conversation
Cali Saigon Mall
3212 N. Jupiter Road
Garland, TX 75044
NOTICE: No formal action or deliberations between or among members of the City Council will take place. The City
Council does not control the content of any communications made during the event and any public business or public
policy to be discussed is not within the supervision or control of the City Council. Any discussion of public business at the
event or function is incidental to the event.
Sat Aug 15, 2026 · 10:15
General
City council quorum may attend library seed library ribbon cutting
This is a notice of a potential quorum of the Garland City Council attending a ceremonial event—the launch and ribbon cutting of a seed library at the West Garland Library. No formal action or deliberations will take place, and any discussion of public business is incidental.
- Seed Library Launch & Ribbon Cutting at West Garland Library, 3921 W. Walnut St.
- Potential quorum of the City Council may attend
- No formal action or deliberations will occur
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West Garland Library
3921 W. Walnut St.
Garland, TX 75042
Saturday, August 15, 2026
10:15 AM
CITY OF GARLAND
NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
NOTICE is hereby given that a quorum of the City Council of the City of Garland, Texas may attend the
following ceremonial event or function:
Seed Library Launch & Ribbon Cutting
West Garland Library
3921 W. Walnut St.
Garland, TX 75042
NOTICE: No formal action or deliberations between or among members of the City Council will take place. The City
Council does not control the content of any communications made during the event and any public business or public
policy to be discussed is not within the supervision or control of the City Council. Any discussion of public business at the
event or function is incidental to the event.
Fri Aug 14, 2026 · 13:00
Animal Services Advisory Committee
Animal Services Committee discusses largest cat seizure in Texas
The Garland Animal Services Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from March 2026 and hear updates on shelter operations, community outreach programs, vaccine and microchip clinics, and a major cat seizure case. No binding votes are scheduled; the committee discusses and reviews operational matters.
- Review of shelter operations including intakes, surrenders, adoptions, and service calls
- Update on community outreach programs, events, and partnerships
- Discussion of vaccine and microchip clinics for the public
- Report on one of the largest cat seizures in Texas
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Work Session Room, Garland
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NOTICE OF MEETING
CITY OF GARLAND, TEXAS
Animal Services Advisory Committee
Work Session Room of City Hall
William E. Dollar Municipal Building
200 N. Fifth Street
Garland, Texas
August 14, 2026
1:00 PM
A meeting of the Animal Services Advisory Committee of the City of Garland, Texas will be held at the
aforementioned location, date, and time to discuss and consider the following agenda items.
AGENDA:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Consider Approval of Minutes from the March 13, 2026 Meeting
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons who desire to address the Committee on any item on the agenda are allowed three minutes to
speak.
3. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
a. Review of Shelter Operations
Art Munoz, Director of Animal Services, Provided an update on shelter operations, including a
review of intakes, surrenders, adoptions and service calls.
b. Review of Animal Services Community Outreach Programs
Alberto Maldanado, Outreach Coordinator, Provided an update on the department’s public
outreach, including public events, educational opportunities and community partnerships.
c. Vaccine and Microchip Clinics
Art Munoz, Director of Animal Services, discussed Vaccine and Microchip clinics provided to the
public.
d. Cat Seizure
Art Munoz, Director of Animal Services, Discussed one of the largest cat seizures in Texas.
4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
5. ADJOURN
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Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 18:00
General
City council attends a community town hall at West Garland Library.
This agenda is procedural boilerplate noting a potential quorum for a town hall event. No formal council action or deliberations will take place. The notice clarifies that any public business discussed is incidental to the event.
- Garland Delivers Town Hall at West Garland Library (3921 W. Walnut Street)
- Notice of potential quorum for city council members
- No formal action or deliberations scheduled
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West Garland Library, Garland
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Thursday, August 13, 2026
6:00 PM
CITY OF GARLAND
NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
NOTICE is hereby given that a quorum of the City Council of the City of Garland, Texas may attend the
following ceremonial event or function:
Garland Delivers Town Hall Meeting
West Garland Library
3921 W. Walnut Street
Garland, TX
NOTICE: No formal action or deliberations between or among members of the City Council will take place. The City
Council does not control the content of any communications made during the event and any public business or public
policy to be discussed is not within the supervision or control of the City Council. Any discussion of public business at the
event or function is incidental to the event.
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 18:00
General
Council discusses FY 2026-27 budget, holds public hearings on budget and tax rate
The Garland City Council will continue discussion of the proposed FY 2026-27 operating budget and hold two public hearings: one on the proposed budget and one on the proposed tax rate. No vote on the tax rate will occur at this meeting; a vote is scheduled for August 17, 2026.
- Discussion of FY 2026-27 Proposed Annual Operating Budget
- Public hearing on FY 2026-27 Proposed Annual Operating Budget
- Public hearing on proposed FY 2026-27 tax rate (vote scheduled for August 17, 2026)
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City Council Chambers, Garland
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Council Chambers at City Hall
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
6:00 PM
William E. Dollar Municipal Building
200 N. Fifth St.
Garland, Texas
CITY OF GARLAND
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
The Garland City Council extends to all visitors a sincere welcome. We value your interest in our community
and your participation in the meetings of this governing body. Visit GarlandTX.gov/Council for a full list of
meeting dates.
The Council Chambers at Garland City Hall is wheelchair accessible, and ADA parking is available on the
street as well as in the public parking garage. Persons with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids or services
must contact the City Secretary's Office at 972-205-2404 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that
appropriate arrangements can be made. Braille is not available.
NOTICE: Pursuant to Section 551.127 of the Texas Government Code, one or more members of the City
Council may attend this meeting by internet/video remote means. A quorum of the City Council, as well as the
presiding officer, will be physically present at the above-identified location. Members of the public that desire to
make a public comment must attend the meeting in person.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON SPECIAL MEETING ITEMS
Members of the audience may address the City Council on any Special Meeting items at the beginning of the
meeting. Speakers are allowed three minutes each, grouped by agenda item and called in the order of the
agenda. Anyone wish …
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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 17:30
Garland Youth Council
Fields Recreation Center, Garland
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 18:00
General
City Council will attend a Garland Delivers town hall at the Central Library.
This agenda contains only a procedural notice for City Council members to attend a public town hall event. No formal discussions, votes, or official business will occur during the meeting. The event is hosted by Garland Delivers at the Central Library.
- None; this is a procedural notice with no official business or agenda items.
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Monday, August 10, 2026
6:00 PM
CITY OF GARLAND
NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
NOTICE is hereby given that a quorum of the City Council of the City of Garland, Texas may attend the
following ceremonial event or function:
Garland Delivers Town Hall Meeting
Central Library
625 Austin St
Garland, TX
NOTICE: No formal action or deliberations between or among members of the City Council will take place. The City
Council does not control the content of any communications made during the event and any public business or public
policy to be discussed is not within the supervision or control of the City Council. Any discussion of public business at the
event or function is incidental to the event.
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 18:00
Library Board
Library Board to discuss new strategic plan, budget impacts, and annual community read program
The Library Board will receive updates on the city's new strategic plan and its FY27 budget impacts, as well as the finalized Library strategic plan. Staff will also present the One Book, One Garland community read and Curiosity Fest. The board will consider alternate meeting dates for September and December.
- Presentation on the city's new strategic plan 'Garland on the Rise' and FY27 budget impacts
- Overview of the finalized Library strategic plan for review and discussion
- Update on the 2026 One Book, One Garland and Curiosity Fest
- Consideration of alternate meeting dates: September 14 moved to September 21, December 14 moved to December 7
- Introduction of new board members Daniel Camp and Rene Granado
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Central Library Community Room, Garland
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# NOTICE OF MEETING CITY OF GARLAND, TEXAS
## Library Board
## Work Session Room of City Hall
## 200 N. Fifth Street
## Garland, Texas
## August 10, 2026
## 6:00 PM
A meeting of the Library Board of the City of Garland, Texas will be held at the aforementioned location, date, and time to discuss and consider the following agenda items.
## AGENDA:
## 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons who desire to address the Board on any item on the agenda are allowed three minutes to speak. Testimony may be held until the item is considered or given at the beginning of any board meeting. Invited testimony may also occur at any time, subject to a request of the Member of the Board and with the approval of the Board Chairperson.
## 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
## a. Consider Approval of the Library Board Minutes for the June 8, 2026 Meeting
## 3. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
## a. Introduction of New Library Board Members
*Introduction of Daniel Camp, appointed by Councilmember Moore, and Rene Granado, appointed* *by Councilmember Lucht.*
**b. 2026 One Book, One Garland and Curiosity Fest Update** *Staff will provide an overview of the Library's annual community read program and Garland book* *festival.*
## c. Presentation on the City’s New Strategic Plan
*Staff will provide an overview of the City's new strategic plan, Garland on the Rise and FY27* *budget impacts.*
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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 18:30
Plan Commission
Plan Commission to hear three zoning cases, including JPMorgan Chase parking change
The Garland Plan Commission will hold public hearings and consider three zoning applications: a parking-standard modification for a JPMorgan Chase site, a personal-service use permit for a salon, and a planned development for a car wash. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes.
- Z 25-30: JPMorgan Chase requests PD to PD-CR zoning change to modify parking standards at 1000 West Centerville Road (District 5)
- Z 26-19: Glamour by Jessica seeks Specific Use Provision and Concept Plan for personal service use at 2903 Saturn Road (District 5)
- Z 26-23: Masterplan Consultants requests Planned Development with Community Retail base zoning for an automated car wash at 1355 Belt Line Road (District 8)
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Council Chambers, Garland
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||NOTICE OF MEETING CITY OF GARLAND, TEXAS Plan Commission Public Meeting Council Chambers William E. Dollar Municipal Building 200 N. Fifth Street Garland, Texas August 10, 2026 6:30 PM||
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|date, and time to discuss and consider the following agenda items.|A meeting of the Plan Commission of the City of Garland, Texas will be held at the aforementioned location,||
|INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: via GarlandTX.gov week of the meeting. Public Comments are given three minutes. IN-PERSON COMMENTS: available with the Secretary. IS NOT AVAILABLE. that meeting is prohibited by State law.|Commission to have an invocation and recital of the Pledge of Allegiance prior to the beginning of the meeting. Members of the audience are invited to participate. However, members of the audience are not required to participate. The decision to participate is strictly a matter of personal choice and has no bearing on matters to be considered by the Plan Commission and will not affect the decisions to be made during the meeting. The meeting will be broadcast on City of Garland Government Access Television (CGTV). CGTV is available, channel 16 (Spectrum), Channel 44 (Frontier), and channel 99 (AT&T U-verse). Meetings are broadcast online via live-streaming, on-demand, and air on CGTV with several rebroadcasts during the Your comments must relate to an item on this agenda-non-germane comments are not in order. Time limits will be imposed by the Chairman as appropriate to the nature …
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Sat Aug 8, 2026 · 10:00
General
City Council to attend Naaman Forest High School ribbon cutting
The City Council will attend a ceremonial ribbon cutting at Naaman Forest High School. The notice states that no formal action or deliberations will take place during the event.
- Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 4843 Naaman Forest Blvd.
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Naaman Forest High School
4843 Naaman Forest Blvd.
Garland, TX 75040
Saturday, August 8, 2026
10:00 AM
CITY OF GARLAND
NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
NOTICE is hereby given that a quorum of the City Council of the City of Garland, Texas may attend the
following ceremonial event or function:
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Naaman Forest High School
4843 Naaman Forest Blvd.
Garland, TX 75040
NOTICE: No formal action or deliberations between or among members of the City Council will take place. The City
Council does not control the content of any communications made during the event and any public business or public
policy to be discussed is not within the supervision or control of the City Council. Any discussion of public business at the
event or function is incidental to the event.
Fri Aug 7, 2026 · 19:00
General
City Council members may attend a community concert series
This notice is for a ceremonial event rather than a legislative meeting. No formal action, deliberations, or public business will be conducted by the City Council.
- Music Made Here Concert Series at Garland City Square
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Garland City Square
520 W State Street
Garland, TX 75040
Friday, August 7, 2026
7:00 PM
CITY OF GARLAND
NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
NOTICE is hereby given that a quorum of the City Council of the City of Garland, Texas may attend the
following ceremonial event or function:
Music Made Here Concert Series
Garland City Square
520 W State Street
Garland, TX 75040
NOTICE: No formal action or deliberations between or among members of the City Council will take place. The City
Council does not control the content of any communications made during the event and any public business or public
policy to be discussed is not within the supervision or control of the City Council. Any discussion of public business at the
event or function is incidental to the event.
Fri Aug 7, 2026 · 14:00
General
City Council to attend Chicken Ranchero ribbon cutting
This is a notice of a potential quorum for a ceremonial event. No formal action or deliberations will take place.
- Ribbon cutting for Chicken Ranchero at 12949 LBJ Fwy N.
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Chicken Ranchero
12949 LBJ Fwy N.
Garland, TX 75041
Friday, August 7, 2026
2:00 PM
CITY OF GARLAND
NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
NOTICE is hereby given that a quorum of the City Council of the City of Garland, Texas may attend the
following ceremonial event or function:
Ribbon Cutting
Chicken Ranchero
12949 LBJ Fwy N.
Garland, TX 75041
NOTICE: No formal action or deliberations between or among members of the City Council will take place. The City
Council does not control the content of any communications made during the event and any public business or public
policy to be discussed is not within the supervision or control of the City Council. Any discussion of public business at the
event or function is incidental to the event.
Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 18:00
General
City Council attends Garland Delivers town hall at South Garland library
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate noting a potential quorum for a ceremonial town hall. No formal council action, deliberations, or policy decisions will occur. The event is hosted at the South Garland Branch Library.
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South Garland Branch Library , Garland
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Thursday, August 6, 2026
6:00 PM
CITY OF GARLAND
NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
NOTICE is hereby given that a quorum of the City Council of the City of Garland, Texas may attend the
following ceremonial event or function:
Garland Delivers Town Hall Meeting
South Garland Branch Library
4845 Broadway Blvd
Garland, TX
NOTICE: No formal action or deliberations between or among members of the City Council will take place. The City
Council does not control the content of any communications made during the event and any public business or public
policy to be discussed is not within the supervision or control of the City Council. Any discussion of public business at the
event or function is incidental to the event.
Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 09:00
Senior Citizens Advisory Commission
Councilmember to update senior commission on city topics; fire safety discussed
The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission will consider approving June 4 meeting minutes and hear public comments. Councilmember Justin Caraway will discuss topics pertaining to senior citizens. The Garland Fire Department will present on safety concerns for seniors. Other updates include senior center reports, marketing outreach, a website discussion, and upcoming City Press topics.
- Councilmember Justin Caraway update on senior-related city topics
- Garland Fire Department safety concerns presentation
- Senior center reports from Carver and Senior Activity Center supervisors
- Marketing outreach update and upcoming initiatives
- Discussion on developing advisory commission website
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200 N. Fifth Street, Garland
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NOTICE OF MEETING
CITY OF GARLAND, TEXAS
Senior Citizens Advisory Commission
Work Session Room of City Hall
William E. Dollar Municipal Building
200 N. Fifth Street
Garland, Texas
August 6, 2026
9:00 AM
A meeting of the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission of the City of Garland, Texas will be held at the
aforementioned location, date, and time to discuss and consider the following agenda items.
AGENDA:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Consider Approval of the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission Minutes for the June 4, 2026
Meeting
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons who desire to address the Committee on any item on the agenda are allowed three minutes to
speak.
3. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
a. Councilmember Justin Caraway, District 2 — Update on Topics Pertaining to Senior Citizens
and the City of Garland
Council Member Justin Caraway, District 2, will discuss topics that pertain to senior citizens and the
City of Garland and be available to answer questions.
b. Garland Fire Department Update on Safety Concerns Pertaining to Senior Citizens
Jerry Click, Garland Fire Department, will discuss safety concerns pertaining to senior citizens and
be available to answer questions.
c. Senior Center Reports
Ms. Baker (Carver), and Ms. Muhlinghaus (Senior Activity Center), Recreation Services
Supervisors, will provide an update to the Commission and be available to answer questions.
d. Marketing Outreach to Senior Citizens Update
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Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 18:00
General
All Abilities Committee to review code compliance and draft bylaws
The All Abilities Committee will meet to discuss the City's Code Compliance Civil Enforcement Program and the Salesforce platform. The committee will also review and provide feedback on draft bylaws regarding committee structure and operational guidelines.
- Presentation on Code Compliance Civil Enforcement Program, Salesforce, and Accessibility Services
- Review of draft All Abilities Committee Bylaws
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Garland Central Library , Garland
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NOTICE OF MEETING
CITY OF GARLAND, TEXAS
All Abilities Committee
Garland Central Library
625 Austin Street
Community Room 122
Garland, Texas 75040
August 5, 2026
6:00 PM
A meeting of the All Abilities Committee of the City of Garland, Texas will be held at the aforementioned
location, date, and time to discuss and consider the following agenda items.
NOTICE: The committee may recess from the open session and convene in a closed executive session if the
discussion of any of the listed agenda items concerns attorney/client communication, including
pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), and matters concerning privileged and unprivileged client
information deemed confidential by Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. Sec.
551.071, Tex. Gov't Code.
AGENDA:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Consider Approval of the June 3, 2026 Minutes.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons who desire to address the Committee on any item on the agenda are allowed three minutes to
speak.
3. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
a. Presentation and Discussion Regarding the Code Compliance Civil Enforcement Program,
Salesforce, and Accessibility Services
Brian Morris, Code Compliance Director, will present an overview of the City's Code Compliance
Civil Enforcement Program, including the Salesforce platform, accessibility services, and available
resources for Garland residents. The Committee will have an opportunity for discussion and …
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Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 19:00
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Work Session Room, Garland
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 19:00
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Garland Parks Board to review budget and project updates
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from June 2026 and receive updates on the Garland Parks Foundation, website enhancements, and proposed budget details. The board will also review capital improvement projects and future agenda items.
- Approval of June 3, 2026 Board minutes
- Garland Parks Foundation update
- Website enhancement update
- Proposed budget overview
- Capital improvement projects update
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Work Session Room, Garland
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NOTICE OF MEETING
CITY OF GARLAND, TEXAS
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Work Session Room of City Hall
200 N. Fifth Street
Garland, Texas
August 5, 2026
7:00 PM
A meeting of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board of the City of Garland, Texas will be held at the
aforementioned location, date, and time to discuss and consider the following agenda items.
AGENDA:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Consider Approval of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Minutes for the June 3, 2026
Meeting
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons who desire to address the Board on any item on the agenda are allowed three minutes to
speak.
3. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
a. The Garland Parks Foundation Update
A volunteer from The Garland Parks Foundation will provide a foundation update to the board and
be available to answer questions.
b. Website Enhancement Update
Evelyn Esparza, GIS Analyst, will provide an update on the department website, which includes the
recently added story maps and trail videos and will be available to answer questions.
c. Proposed Budget Overview
Keith Reagan, Administrative Services Administrator, will provide a proposed Budget Overview
update to the board and be available to answer questions.
d. Capital Improvement Projects — Design & Development Division Update
Mark Ellender, Parks Planning Administrator, will provide a Capital Improvement Projects and
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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Garland City Council to hold public hearings on FY 2026-27 budget and tax rate
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the proposed annual operating budget and tax rate for FY 2026-27. The body is also considering the issuance of approximately $32 million in tax notes and various street repair and infrastructure contracts.
- Proposed issuance of approximately $32 million in tax notes, Series 2026
- Street repair term contracts for Region 1 ($7M), Region 2 ($5M-$6M), and Region 3 ($5M-$6M)
- Cybersecurity services contract with Presidio Holdings, Inc. for $1,000,000.00
- Zoning ordinance for zero-lot-line homes at 1350 East Miller Road
- Public hearing for a mortuary/funeral home use at 3614 Security Street
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✓ Decided: Council approves $32M tax notes, street repair contracts, and zoning changes
The Garland City Council approved a consent agenda including multiple street repair term contracts totaling $24 million, a $1 million cybersecurity contract, and several zoning ordinance amendments. They also approved an ordinance to issue approximately $32 million in tax notes to reduce long-term debt, and approved a 10-year Specific Use Provision for a mortuary/funeral home at 3614 Security Street. Two reconsideration requests for previously denied zoning applications were denied.
- Approved consent agenda including $7M street repair contract (Region 1) and $6M/$5M contracts (Regions 2 and 3) (unanimous)
- Approved $1M cybersecurity services term contract with Presidio Holdings (unanimous)
- Approved $314,440 wastewater replacement engineering services for Park Groves (unanimous)
- Approved $370,485 purchase of CUES CCTV transit van for Water Department (unanimous)
- Approved $375,539 steel insulators for GP&L Square Top Switch Station (unanimous)
- Approved ordinance to issue $32M tax notes, Series 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved 10-year SUP for mortuary/funeral home at 3614 Security Street (unanimous)
- Denied reconsideration of Z 26-12 (Sweetness Sweets) at 410 Town Center Boulevard (8-1)
Council Chambers, Garland
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Council Chambers at City Hall
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
7:00 PM
William E. Dollar Municipal Building
200 N. Fifth St.
Garland, Texas
CITY OF GARLAND
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
The Garland City Council extends to all visitors a sincere welcome. We value your interest in our community
and your participation in the meetings of this governing body. Visit GarlandTX.gov/Council for a full list of
meeting dates.
The Council Chambers at Garland City Hall is wheelchair accessible, and ADA parking is available on the
street as well as in the public parking garage. Persons with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids or services
must contact the City Secretary's Office at 972-205-2404 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that
appropriate arrangements can be made. Braille is not available.
NOTICE: Pursuant to Section 551.127 of the Texas Government Code, one or more members of the City
Council may attend this meeting by internet/video remote means. A quorum of the City Council, as well as the
presiding officer, will be physically present at the above-identified location. Members of the public that desire to
make a public comment must attend the meeting in person.
LEGISLATIVE PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
It is a custom and tradition of the City Council to have an invocation and recital of the Pledge of Allegiance
prior to the beginning of each Regular Meeting. Members of the audience are invited but not required to
participate. …
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MINUTES
The City Council of the City of Garland convened in regular session at 7:00 PM on August 4, 2026, in the
Council Chambers at the William E. Dollar Municipal Building, 200 North Fifth Street, Garland, Texas, with the
following members present:
Present:
Mayor Dylan Hedrick
Mayor Pro Tem Christopher Ott
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Carissa Dutton
Councilmember Jimmy Tran
Councilmember Justin Caraway
Councilmember Ed Moore
Councilmember Christina Segoviano
Councilmember Margaret Lucht
Councilmember Joe Thomas Jr.
Staff Present:
Mike Betz, City Manager
Andy Hesser, Assistant City Manager
Crystal Owens, Assistant City Manager
Jeff Bryan, Assistant City Manager
Matt Watson, Assistant City Manager
Brian England, City Attorney
Allyson Bell Steadman, Chief Financial Officer
Nabila Nur, Planning Director
Jennifer Stubbs, City Secretary
Darci Pickel, Public Information Coordinator
LEGISLATIVE PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
It is a custom and tradition of the City Council to have an invocation and recital of the Pledge of Allegiance
prior to the beginning of each Regular Meeting. Members of the audience are invited but not required to
participate. The decision to participate is strictly a matter of personal choice. It has no bearing on matters to be
considered by the City Council and will not affect the decisions to be made during this meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Ott provided the legislative prayer and led those in attendance in reciting the Pledge of
Al …
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Notable items
- Amend PD 22-26 to allow zero-lot-line homes at 1350 E Miller Rd — approved1350 East Miller Road · 3.18 ac
- Rezone from Neighborhood Office (NO) to Community Retail (CR) at 1015 W Centerville Rd — approved1015 West Centerville Road · 1.3 ac
- Change zoning from Agricultural (AG) to Planned Development (PD) at 1471 Holford Rd — approved1471 Holford Road · 0.44 ac
- Park Groves Wastewater Replacements — approved$314,440
- 2026 Street Repair Term Contract Award (Region 1) — approved$7.0M
- 2026 Street Repair Term Contract Award (Region 2) — approved$11.0M
- Term Contract for Cybersecurity Services — approved$1.0M
- 2026 Street Repair Term Contract Award (Region 3) — approved$11.0M
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 17:00
Development Services Committee
Committee to review Chapter 32.50, grading, and land use definitions
The Development Services Committee will hear presentations and discuss four items referred from City Council work sessions. Topics include potential updates to Chapter 32.50 of the Garland Development Code, grading standards, land use definitions (automotive repair, industrial/manufacturing), and native plant landscaping at city properties. No final decisions are expected; the committee may recommend changes to the full City Council.
- Review of Chapter 32.50 of the Garland Development Code
- Review of grading provisions in the Garland Development Code
- Review of land use definitions including automotive repair and industrial/manufacturing facilities
- Discussion on native plant landscaping at City-owned properties
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200 N. Fifth Street, Garland
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NOTICE OF MEETING
CITY OF GARLAND, TEXAS
Development Services Committee
Work Session Room of City Hall
William E. Dollar Municipal Building
200 N. Fifth Street
Garland, Texas
August 4, 2026
5:00 PM
A meeting of the Development Services Committee of the City of Garland, Texas will be held at the
aforementioned location, date, and time to discuss and consider the following agenda items.
NOTICE: The committee may recess from the open session and convene in a closed executive session if the
discussion of any of the listed agenda items concerns attorney/client communication, including
pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), and matters concerning privileged and unprivileged client
information deemed confidential by Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct. Sec.
551.071, Tex. Gov't Code.
AGENDA:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Consider Approval of the June 2, 2026 Meeting Minutes
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons who desire to address the Committee on any item on the agenda are allowed three minutes to
speak.
3. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
a. Review of Chapter 32.50 of the Garland Development Code
Review Chapter 32.50 of the Garland Development Code. Brian Morris, Code Compliance Director,
will provide a presentation on the current provisions of Chapter 32.50 and facilitate Committee
discussion. This item was referred to the Development Services Committee at the January 9, 2026
Work Session following a r …
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Notable items
- Review of Chapter 32.50 of the Garland Development Code
- Review of Grading Provisions in the GDC
- Review Certain Land Use Definitions
- Native Plant Landscaping and City Landscaping Sites
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 16:45
Development Services Committee
200 N. Fifth Street, Garland
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council to discuss FY 2026-27 proposed annual operating budget
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the proposed annual operating budget for FY 2026-27. The body will also receive briefings on development code amendments and public safety updates.
- Discussion of FY 2026-27 Proposed Annual Operating Budget
- Potential Garland Development Code (GDC) amendment for townhouse standards
- GDC Amendment 26-05 regarding parking deviations
- Briefing on Film Friendly Texas Certification Program
- Public Safety Committee and Fire & EMS Stakeholder Committee update
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Work Session Room, Garland
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Work Session Room at City Hall
Monday, August 3, 2026
6:00 PM
William E. Dollar Municipal Building
200 N. Fifth St.
Garland, Texas
CITY OF GARLAND
WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
The Garland City Council extends to all visitors a sincere welcome. We value your interest in our community
and your participation in the meetings of this governing body. Visit GarlandTX.gov/Council for a full list of
meeting dates.
The Council Chambers at Garland City Hall is wheelchair accessible, and ADA parking is available on the
street as well as in the public parking garage. Persons with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids or services
must contact the City Secretary's Office at 972-205-2404 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that
appropriate arrangements can be made. Braille is not available.
NOTICE: Pursuant to Section 551.127 of the Texas Government Code, one or more members of the City
Council may attend this meeting by internet/video remote means. A quorum of the City Council, as well as the
presiding officer, will be physically present at the above-identified location. Members of the public that desire to
make a public comment must attend the meeting in person.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON WORK SESSION ITEMS
Members of the audience may address the City Council on any Work Session item at the beginning of the
meeting. Speakers are allowed three minutes each, grouped by agenda item and called in the order of the
agenda. Anyone wishing to spea …
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Notable items
- Potential GDC Amendment for Townhouse Standards in the Garland Development Code
- GDC Amendment 26-05 related to parking deviations
Sat Aug 1, 2026 · 16:00
General
Council may attend Miss Asia America pageant; no action taken
This is a notice that a quorum of the Garland City Council may attend the Miss Asia America International & Little Princess Pageant as a ceremonial event. No formal action or deliberations will occur. The agenda contains no business items, votes, or public hearings.
- No formal action or deliberations will take place at this event
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Atrium
300 N 5th Street
Garland, TX 75040
Saturday, August 1, 2026
4:00 PM
CITY OF GARLAND
NOTICE OF POTENTIAL QUORUM OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
NOTICE is hereby given that a quorum of the City Council of the City of Garland, Texas may attend the
following ceremonial event or function:
Miss Asia America International & Little Princess Pageant
Atrium
300 N 5th Street
Garland, TX 75040
NOTICE: No formal action or deliberations between or among members of the City Council will take place. The City
Council does not control the content of any communications made during the event and any public business or public
policy to be discussed is not within the supervision or control of the City Council. Any discussion of public business at the
event or function is incidental to the event.
Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 263 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.
💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $309.9M | GENERAL DYNAMICS ORDNANCE AND TACTICAL SYSTEMS, Department of Defense · MK84-4 EMPTY CASE ASSEMBLY (BOMB BODY) - NSN: 1325-01-008-1335 MK3 MOD |
| $308.8M | GENERAL DYNAMICS ORDNANCE AND TACTICAL SYSTEMS, Department of Defense · THIS CONTRACT IS BEING AWARDED AS AN UNDEFINITIZED CONTRACT ACTION FOR |
| $130.2M | GENERAL DYNAMICS ORDNANCE AND TACTICAL SYSTEMS, Department of Defense · THIS AWARD IS TO ISSUE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MK80 SERIES GENERAL PURPOS |
| $110.4M | GENERAL DYNAMICS ORDNANCE AND TACTICAL SYSTEMS, Department of Defense · MK82-1 NSN: 1325-00-585-3841; MK82-6 NSN: 1325-00-559-1663; MK84-4 NSN |
| $105.5M | GENERAL DYNAMICS ORDNANCE AND TACTICAL SYSTEMS, Department of Defense · THIS AWARD IS TO ISSUE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MK80 SERIES GENERAL PURPOS |
| $91.8M | GENERAL DYNAMICS ORDNANCE AND TACTICAL SYSTEMS, Department of Defense · ORDERING PERIOD 4 FOR THE MK80 SERIES GP AND BLU109 TRITONAL BOMB KITS |
| $65.5M | GENERAL DYNAMICS ORDNANCE AND TACTICAL SYSTEMS, Department of Defense · DELIVERY ORDER ISSUED FOR MK82-1 NSN:1325-00-585-3841 MK82-6 NSN:1325- |
| $36.3M | GENERAL DYNAMICS ORDNANCE AND TACTICAL SYSTEMS, Department of Defense · ORDERING PERIOD 5 FOR THE MK80 SERIES GENERAL PURPOSE AND BLU-109 TRIT |
| $31.1M | GENERAL DYNAMICS ORDNANCE AND TACTICAL SYSTEMS, Department of Defense · DELIVERY ORDER ISSUED FOR THE MK82-1 (NSN: 1325-00-585-3841), MK84-6 ( |
| $25.3M | AZURA CONSULTING LLC Department of Commerce · NOAA FISHERIES/NEFSC,PROTECTED SPECIES BRANCH (PSB), MONITORING AND RE |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Dallas County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-29,269 people (-$1.30B net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)7 ({"Hurricane": 8, "Severe Storm": 6, "Flood": 4, "Fire": 4, " · last Fri May 17, 2024)
Traffic fatalities17 (2024)
Business establishments71,182 (1,648,702 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,884/mo (1,430 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy33.3% (low numeracy 45% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
61
Recorded votes
$786.7M
Annual budget
$1.40B
Debt outstanding
159
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$786.7M
Spending$883.0M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load HIGH
Outstanding debt$1.40B
Debt-to-revenue1.78×
Debt-load index74 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.