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Irving public meetings in 2023

41 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 18, 2023 · 07:00 PM

Irving City Council - Special Meeting

Irving City Council to discuss entertainment center negotiations in closed session

This is a special meeting of the Irving City Council with a single agenda item: an executive session to discuss real estate, economic development, and legal matters related to an entertainment center. The public may address the council on the item, but the discussion itself will be held in closed session.

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Thu Dec 7, 2023 · 02:00 PM

Irving City Council - Work Session

Irving City Council to discuss City Hall planning and park enhancements

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss city operations, facility planning, and park improvements. The meeting includes a review of conceptual designs for the Lee Park Pool and enhancements for cricket fields.

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Thu Dec 7, 2023 · 08:00 PM

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

Irving City Council to consider $17.1 million pavement and utilities project

The City Council will vote on numerous infrastructure contracts, equipment purchases, and zoning changes. Key items include major road improvements and a public hearing regarding the imposition of impact fees for water, wastewater, roadways, and drainage.

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City Hall, First Floor, Council Chambers 825 West Irving Boulevard, Irving, TX 75060
Thu Nov 9, 2023 · 02:00 PM

Irving City Council - Work Session

Irving City Council discusses impact fees and city hall planning in work session

The Irving City Council holds a work session to review city operations, discuss impact fee calculations and collection policies, and plan space for the City Hall Complex. The meeting also includes updates from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and a legislative insider briefing.

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Thu Nov 9, 2023 · 08:00 PM

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider 57 items including zoning changes, contracts, and eminent domain

The Irving City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 9, 2023, with a large agenda of 57 items. The council will consider consent agenda items including budget adjustments, contracts, and resolutions, as well as public hearings on zoning cases and companion items. Notable actions include authorizing eminent domain for a trail project, awarding contracts for construction and services, and adopting policies on street renaming and housing tax credits.

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City Hall, First Floor, Council Chambers 825 West Irving Boulevard, Irving, TX 75060
Thu Oct 26, 2023 · 02:00 PM

Irving City Council - Work Session

Council to review pedestrian clear zone ordinance and chamber update

The Irving City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a pedestrian clear zone ordinance, an update from the Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce, and a review of the regular agenda. The council will also enter executive session for economic development negotiations and legal advice. No final votes are expected at this work session.

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Thu Oct 26, 2023 · 08:00 PM

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to vote on $10M HUD housing grant and multiple zoning changes

The Irving City Council will hold a public hearing on using a $10 million HUD grant for housing initiatives and vote on several zoning ordinances, including changes for properties on Maxwell Avenue and State Highway 356. The meeting also includes contracts for police/fire equipment, library materials, and road maintenance, as well as facade enhancement agreements for local businesses.

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City Hall, First Floor, Council Chambers 825 West Irving Boulevard, Irving, TX 75060
Thu Oct 12, 2023 · 08:00 PM

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider $38.7M bond sale, TIRZ plan, and multiple contracts

The Irving City Council will hold a public hearing on the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Third Amended Project Plan and Financing Plan, and consider a resolution to transfer up to $12.5 million for the North Shore Public Improvement Project. The consent agenda includes numerous contracts, agreements, and purchases, including a $38.7 million bond issuance and several HVAC replacement projects. Zoning cases include a fence variance and a sign variance.

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City Hall, First Floor, Council Chambers 825 West Irving Boulevard, Irving, TX 75060
Thu Oct 12, 2023 · 02:00 PM

Irving City Council - Work Session

Council to discuss housing grants, federal advocacy, and downtown facade grants

The Irving City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a PRO Housing grant application, proposals for federal advocacy services, the Irving Housing Finance Corporation's articles and bylaws, LIHTC scoring criteria, and two downtown/corridor enhancement grants. They will also review the regular agenda and discuss city facility naming policies and City Hall space planning.

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Thu Sep 14, 2023 · 02:00 PM

Irving City Council - Work Session

Irving council to review entertainment center, solid waste rates, and zoning changes

The Irving City Council will discuss updates on an entertainment center project, proposed changes to solid waste services including rate increases, and amendments to zoning rules via conditional use permits. The meeting also includes a city operations update recognizing service excellence and a review of the regular agenda.

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Thu Sep 14, 2023 · 08:00 PM

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

Irving council to adopt $209.6M bond sale and $351K armored vehicle purchase

The Irving City Council will hold its regular meeting to adopt the 2023-24 fiscal year budget, set the 2023 tax rate, and approve multiple contracts and resolutions. Items include bond sales, equipment purchases, fee schedules, and zoning changes.

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City Hall, First Floor, Council Chambers 825 West Irving Boulevard, Irving, TX 75060
Thu Sep 7, 2023 · 08:00 PM

Irving City Council - Special Meeting

City Council holds second public hearings on 2023-24 budget and tax rate

The Irving City Council convenes a special meeting to hold two public hearings on the proposed 2023-24 city budget and the proposed tax rate of $0.5891 per $100 assessed value. The council will also consider a resolution expressing intent to adopt the budget on September 14, 2023.

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Thu Aug 31, 2023 · 02:00 PM

Irving City Council - Work Session

Irving City Council to discuss budget communication and local developments

The City Council will hold a work session to review updates on city operations and several development projects. The body will discuss communication plans for the FY24 budget and utility rates. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice and economic development negotiations.

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Thu Aug 31, 2023 · 08:00 PM

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

Irving City Council to hold public hearings on FY 2023-24 budget and tax rate

The Irving City Council will hold the first public hearings on the proposed 2023-24 fiscal year budget and tax rate, and consider a large consent agenda of contracts, purchases, and agreements. The consent agenda includes numerous resolutions for construction projects, professional services, and equipment purchases, as well as ordinances on curfew repeal and a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy. Several zoning cases and companion items are also scheduled for public hearing and consideration.

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City Hall, First Floor, Council Chambers 825 West Irving Boulevard, Irving, TX 75060
Fri Aug 18, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Irving City Council - Budget Retreat

Irving City Council to discuss FY 2023-24 budget and proposed tax rate

The City Council is holding a budget retreat to review revenues, expenditures, and rates for the General, Water and Sewer, Municipal Drainage Utility, and Solid Waste Services funds. The body will discuss budget goals, capital improvement projects, and the proposed FY 2023-24 General Fund budget of $289.5 million.

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Sat Aug 12, 2023 · 10:00 AM

Irving City Council - Special Meeting

Irving City Council holds special meeting to discuss economic development and infrastructure projects

The Irving City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss economic development trends, land use planning, and multiple infrastructure projects including road reconstructions and park developments. The meeting also includes discussions on public safety, homelessness initiatives, and library policies.

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Thu Aug 3, 2023 · 02:00 PM

Irving City Council - Work Session

Council to discuss solid waste ordinance and Falcon Drive property

The Irving City Council is holding a work session to discuss city operations, including a Let's Play Irving update, review the regular agenda, and consider an ordinance update for solid waste services. The council will also enter executive session to deliberate on real property at 222-228 Falcon Drive. No final votes are expected at this work session.

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Thu Aug 3, 2023 · 08:00 PM

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

Irving City Council to consider new impact fees and zoning changes

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding land use assumptions and capital improvement plans for the possible adoption of impact fees. The body is also considering several zoning changes and approving various municipal service contracts.

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City Hall, First Floor, Council Chambers 825 West Irving Boulevard, Irving, TX 75060
Thu Jul 13, 2023 · 02:00 PM

Irving City Council - Work Session

Council to discuss wastewater, intern program, shelter, and solid waste

The Irving City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including an update on the Trinity River Authority wastewater system, a proposal for the Irving Leading Interns for Tomorrow (ILIFT) program, a domestic violence shelter discussion, and an update to the Solid Waste Services Ordinance. The council will also review the regular agenda and hear citizen comments. Executive session items involve legal advice and negotiations for real estate and economic development.

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Thu Jul 13, 2023 · 08:00 PM

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider rezoning 263 acres near Nursery Road for industrial use

The Irving City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a comprehensive plan amendment and zoning change for approximately 263 acres at 2100 S. Nursery Road and 2241, 2245, and 2249 S. Walton Walker Boulevard, changing the land use from Open Space/Traditional Neighborhood to Industrial and from AG/M-FW to S-P-2 (ML-20) Light Industrial with a height variance. The consent agenda includes numerous contracts and purchases, including a $1.98 million water improvement project, a $2.92 million Microsoft enterprise agreement, and a $817,971.80 school crossing guard services agreement. The council will also select a Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem and make board appointments.

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City Hall, First Floor, Council Chambers 825 West Irving Boulevard, Irving, TX 75060
Thu Jun 29, 2023 · 01:00 PM

Irving City Council - Special Meeting

Council to receive annual cybersecurity awareness training

The Irving City Council is holding a special meeting with a single discussion item: the annual cybersecurity awareness training for council members. This is a routine training session, not a decision-making agenda. Public comments on agenda items are permitted.

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Thu Jun 29, 2023 · 02:00 PM

Irving City Council - Work Session

Council to discuss retiree health benefits, recreation center, and domestic violence shelter

The Irving City Council is holding a work session to discuss several operational and policy items, including updates on city operations, a legislative update, retiree health benefits, a proposed multi-generational recreation facility and aquatics center, a domestic violence shelter, solid waste services ordinance, and a policy on naming city facilities. The council will also review the regular agenda and enter executive session for legal and real estate negotiations regarding an entertainment center and a zoning case at 8000 Walton Blvd.

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Thu Jun 29, 2023 · 08:00 PM

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to hold public hearing on 2023-24 budget and vote on contracts

The Irving City Council will hold the second public hearing on the 2023-24 fiscal year budget and consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts, purchases, and ordinances. Items include a $2.9 million water tank rehabilitation, a $756,352 splash pad pump-house replacement, and several zoning changes. The meeting also includes a public hearing on impact fees and a development agreement for affordable housing.

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City Hall, First Floor, Council Chambers 825 West Irving Boulevard, Irving, TX 75060
Tue Jun 20, 2023 · 05:00 PM

Irving City Council - Special Meeting

Council to canvass June 10 runoff election results and swear in new members

The Irving City Council is holding a special meeting to canvass the official results of the June 10, 2023 runoff election for Council Places 3 and 5, and to administer the oath of office to the elected members. The agenda includes only these procedural items, with no other substantive business.

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Thu Jun 8, 2023 · 02:00 PM

Irving City Council - Work Session

Council to discuss impact fees, affordable housing land bank, and solid waste contract

The Irving City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including development infrastructure impact fees, an affordable housing land bank program with possible acquisition of tax foreclosure properties, a solid waste services collection analysis and consultant contract, and the renaming of Whistlestop Plaza/Clock Tower. The meeting also includes an executive session for legal advice on a lawsuit and economic development negotiations with Gartner, Inc.

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Thu Jun 8, 2023 · 08:00 PM

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

Irving City Council to hold public hearing on 2023-24 budget and vote on numerous contracts

The Irving City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023-24 fiscal year budget and consider a large consent agenda with dozens of resolutions and ordinances, including contracts, purchases, and bond issuances. The meeting also includes individual consideration items such as a BYOB venue permit program and a childcare ordinance, plus several zoning cases.

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City Hall, First Floor, Council Chambers 825 West Irving Boulevard, Irving, TX 75060
Wed May 17, 2023 · 09:00 AM

Irving City Council - Budget Retreat

Irving City Council to canvass May 6 election, order June 10 runoff

The Irving City Council is meeting for a budget retreat, but the agenda includes several action items. The council will canvass the May 6 municipal and special election results, administer the oath to a newly elected member, and order a June 10 runoff election for City Council Places 3 and 5. They will also consider amendments to the city code regarding the city manager's signatory authority, approve exterior modifications to the Toyota Music Factory, and award a $180,000 contract for fiber optic locate services. The retreat also includes discussions on classification and compensation, solid waste services, aquatics, retiree health care, capital improvements, property tax, and other topics.

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Thu May 4, 2023 · 08:00 PM

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to vote on $2.34M Valley View Lane design and other contracts

The Irving City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda containing numerous resolutions for contracts, expenditures, and agreements, plus public hearings on zoning cases and a comprehensive plan amendment. The most consequential items include a $2.34 million contract for the Valley View Lane pavement project design and a $1.93 million water/wastewater improvement project. The council will also consider several zoning changes and a comprehensive plan amendment affecting 23 areas.

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City Hall, First Floor, Council Chambers 825 West Irving Boulevard, Irving, TX 75060
Thu May 4, 2023 · 02:00 PM

Irving City Council - Work Session

Irving Council to review budget, event center rules, and advisory boards

The Irving City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a semi-annual update from the Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau, a review of the General Fund budget, proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code regarding event centers and related entertainment uses, and a review of the purpose of advisory boards. The agenda also includes an executive session for legal advice on a lawsuit. Several items were postponed from the April 20 meeting and are now scheduled for discussion.

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Thu Apr 20, 2023 · 02:00 PM

Irving City Council - Work Session

Irving City Council reviews budget, DART, and event center zoning

The Irving City Council is holding a work session to discuss city operations, including a DART update, mid-year reports from two chambers of commerce, a General Fund budget review, and proposed UDC amendments for event centers. They will also review the regular agenda and discuss policies on facility naming and recognizing former Mayor Marvin Randall. The meeting includes executive sessions for economic development negotiations with Microsoft, Pioneer Natural Resources, and Project Evergreen, plus a personnel matter.

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Thu Apr 20, 2023 · 08:00 PM

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to vote on $2.3M in COVID relief for small business program

The Irving City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering contracts, agreements, and zoning changes. Key items include distributing $2.3 million in federal COVID relief funds for small business recovery, approving an economic development incentive for Kelly-Moore Paint Company, and several zoning changes. The meeting also includes public hearings on all items.

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City Hall, First Floor, Council Chambers 825 West Irving Boulevard, Irving, TX 75060
Thu Mar 30, 2023 · 02:00 PM

Irving City Council - Work Session

Irving Council to review retiree health insurance and financial management

The Irving City Council is holding a work session to discuss several operational and policy items, including an update on retiree health insurance, a financial management overview, and a review of enterprise funds budgets. They will also consider a policy for naming city facilities and properties, an update on the Heritage Crossing land bank property at 512 S. O'Connor Rd., and the possible dissolution of the Irving Museum Advisory Board and Irving Youth Council. The meeting includes an executive session for economic development negotiations with Flowserve Corporation.

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Thu Mar 30, 2023 · 08:00 PM

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to award $24.2M Conflans Road extension contract

The Irving City Council will consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts, expenditures, and ordinances, including a $24.2 million contract for the Conflans Road Extension Project and a $1.77 million contract for Cedar Drive paving. They will also hold public hearings on three zoning changes and a comprehensive plan amendment. The meeting includes routine items such as approving minutes and budget adjustments.

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City Hall, First Floor, Council Chambers 825 West Irving Boulevard, Irving, TX 75060
Thu Mar 9, 2023 · 08:00 PM

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to vote on $1M architectural contract and other spending

The Irving City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda containing resolutions for various contracts and purchases, including a $1,000,000 architectural services agreement, a $827,700 mitigation credit purchase, and multiple equipment and service contracts. The council will also consider an ordinance to cancel the May 6, 2023 mayoral election because the candidate is unopposed, and will hear a city operations update and a mayor's report.

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City Hall, First Floor, Council Chambers 825 West Irving Boulevard, Irving, TX 75060
Thu Mar 9, 2023 · 02:00 PM

Irving City Council - Work Session

Irving City Council to discuss BYOB ordinance and zoning changes

The Irving City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a proposed BYOB ordinance, zoning amendments for hookah lounges and accessory uses, a five-year update to the comprehensive plan, and potential changes to city boards and commissions. No final votes are expected at this work session.

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Thu Feb 23, 2023 · 08:00 PM

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to vote on $1.6M fire truck, drainage fee changes, and zoning cases

The Irving City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts and purchases, including a $1.6 million fire truck and a $616,382 youth center renovation. They will also hold a public hearing on a new drainage charge schedule and vote on a request for local support for an affordable housing development. Several zoning changes and a smoking ordinance amendment are also on the agenda.

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City Hall, First Floor, Council Chambers 825 West Irving Boulevard, Irving, TX 75060
Thu Feb 23, 2023 · 02:00 PM

Irving City Council - Work Session

Council to review parks grant program, apartment conditions, and gift card pilot

The Irving City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a proposed parks and recreation grant program, conditions at multi-family complexes, a small business gift card pilot for the Heritage District, a 5-year update to the Comprehensive Plan, and the HOME ARP final draft plan. The agenda also includes citizen comments and a review of the regular agenda. Two items were postponed from a previous meeting and will be discussed now.

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Thu Feb 9, 2023 · 02:00 PM

Irving City Council - Work Session

Irving City Council to discuss smoking rules, hookah lounges, and city hall plans

The Irving City Council is holding a work session to discuss and review several items, including a winter storm operations update, city hall complex space planning, changes to the smoking ordinance, regulation of hookah lounges, multi-family complex conditions, a gift card pilot program for the Heritage District, an economic development strategic plan update, a comprehensive plan update, a low-income housing tax credit application, solid waste services ordinance revisions, and a DART interlocal agreement. The council will also hold an executive session for economic development negotiations and legal advice. No final votes are expected at this work session.

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Thu Feb 9, 2023 · 08:00 PM

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

Irving City Council to vote on $1.9M garbage truck purchase and drainage fee changes

The Irving City Council will consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts and purchases, including a $1.9 million acquisition of five garbage trucks, and hold a public hearing on a new drainage charge schedule. The meeting also includes zoning cases, a special election call, and various resolutions for services and equipment.

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City Hall, First Floor, Council Chambers 825 West Irving Boulevard, Irving, TX 75060
Thu Jan 12, 2023 · 02:00 PM

Irving City Council - Work Session

Council to review charter recommendations and smoking ordinance changes

The Irving City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including recommendations from the Charter Review Committee, possible amendments to the Smoking Ordinance, a downtown facade grant proposal, solid waste services, and City Hall space planning. These are discussion topics, not final decisions.

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Thu Jan 12, 2023 · 08:00 PM

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

Council to vote on $38.5M Carbon Pump Station rebuild and 2023 election call

The Irving City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering contracts, ordinances, and zoning cases. Key items include a $38.5 million bid for the Carbon Pump Station Reconstruction Project, adoption of 2021 international building codes, and calling the May 2023 municipal election. Several zoning changes and sign variances are also scheduled for public hearing.

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City Hall, First Floor, Council Chambers 825 West Irving Boulevard, Irving, TX 75060