Irving public meetings in 2024

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including tax abatement agreements for major data center projects, multiple zoning changes, and numerous contracts and purchases. The agenda includes a public hearing on designating a tax abatement reinvestment zone and approving related agreements with Quality Technology Services and Microsoft. The council will also vote on a consent agenda covering many routine expenditures and administrative items.

• Tax abatement agreements with Quality Technology Services (QTS) and Microsoft Corporation
• Contract award to Atkins Bros. for $2,486,775 for water improvement project
• Contract award to J.B. & Co. LLC for $1,768,505 for Lanotte Park development
• Purchase of fire apparatus for $3,271,922 from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group
• Zoning change for 5000 W. John Carpenter Freeway to allow hotel uses

The Irving City Council approved tax abatement agreements with Quality Technology Services (QTS) and Microsoft Corporation, along with related economic development incentives, all by 9-0 votes. The council also approved a consent agenda of 49 items, including contracts for water projects, fire apparatus, and vehicles, and made several zoning decisions, including denying a hotel development and a rezoning on Grauwyler Road.

• Approved tax abatement agreement with QTS Irving DC3-6 LLC (9-0)
• Approved tax abatement agreement with Microsoft Corporation (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 2-50, with item 9 withdrawn and item 27 postponed to Jan 16, 2025 (9-0)
• Denied hotel zoning change at 5000 W. John Carpenter Freeway (5-4)
• Denied rezoning at 2701 E. Grauwyler Road (4-5)
• Postponed accessory building variance at 1214 S. Britain Road to Jan 16, 2025 (8-1)
• Appointed Jeffery Cornell as Municipal Court Judge (9-0)
• Approved rezoning at 801 Singleton Boulevard to Neighborhood Commercial (7-2)

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council will hold a work session to discuss several operational and policy items, including proposed zoning amendments for data centers, a homeless prevention program, and updates on city projects. The agenda also includes an executive session for personnel matters related to municipal court judges and city officials.

• UDC Amendments: Data Centers by Conditional Use Permit
• Homeless Prevention Program Application and Agreement Overview
• Animal Care Campus Expansion Project and Operations Update
• Website Redesign and CRM Project Update
• Fire Station 9 Update

The Irving City Council held a work session on December 12, 2024, reviewing agenda items and receiving updates. No formal votes were taken. Key discussions included the city's legislative program for the 89th Texas Legislative Session, zoning cases, and various city projects. Several items were noted for withdrawal, postponement, or further discussion.

• Reviewed legislative program for 89th Texas Legislative Session
• Noted withdrawal of MOU with Texas HHSC for Family Advocacy Center lease
• Discussed TxDOT safety lighting agreement for IH 635 and Belt Line Road
• Reviewed $1,768,505 contract award to J.B. & Co. LLC for Lanotte Park
• Discussed sign variance for mural at Music Factory
• Reviewed updates to Housing Tax Credit policy for 2025
• Noted postponement of water improvement engineering services agreement to January
• Discussed zoning cases with staff recommendations

Irving City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council is convening for a special meeting consisting of an executive session. The session is scheduled to discuss legal advice regarding collective bargaining.

• Executive session regarding legal advice for collective bargaining (ID # 15142)

Irving City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will meet to consider an ordinance to canvass the returns and declare the results of the special election held on November 5, 2024.

• Ordinance (ID # 15127) to canvass returns and declare results of the November 5, 2024 Special Election

The Irving City Council held a special meeting to canvass the returns of the November 5, 2024 special election and declare the results. The ordinance was approved unanimously by the four council members present, with one abstention. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted ordinance canvassing special election results (4-0-1, Zapanta abstained)

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will vote on various infrastructure contracts, budget adjustments, and multiple zoning changes. The meeting includes decisions on water system improvements, fire station construction, and land use amendments.

• Contract for Lake Carolyn Promenade Project, Phase V with Tegrity Contractors, Inc. for $4,657,777.00
• Engineering services agreement with Alliance Geotechnical Group for $3,000,000.00
• Fiber Optic Network Expansion Project contract with Commdex Consulting, LLC for $850,000.00 plus a $2,400,000.00 as-needed contract
• Zoning change for 2131 E. Irving Boulevard and 2501 E. Shady Grove Road to Commercial Warehouse
• Budget Adjustment #1 to the 2024-25 Fiscal Year Budget

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including an update on the 2025 Low Income Housing Tax Credit policy and application, a housing plan, proposed cemetery development standards, and the Heritage District mural project community voting results. The council will also receive a legislative update and review the regular agenda. Two executive session items concern real property owned by DFW Airport and economic development negotiations for Project Kent.

• 2025 Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Policy & Application Update
• Heritage District Mural Project Community Voting Update
• UDC Amendments: Proposed Cemetery Development Standards
• Housing Plan Initiatives
• Executive session: Deliberation on real property in Greenview Hills and the Highlands Subdivisions owned by DFW Airport

The Irving City Council held a work session to review agenda items, including a $4.66 million contract for the Lake Carolyn Promenade Phase V, which the city manager noted completes the project under budget. Staff recommended denial for two zoning changes (706 Balleywood Road and 2131 E. Irving Boulevard/2501 E. Shady Grove Road) and approval for several others, but no final votes were taken. One item (water improvement engineering design) was postponed, and one zoning case (2701 E. Grauwyler Road) was postponed to December 12, 2024. The council also discussed the 2025 LIHTC policy, Heritage District Mural Project, and proposed cemetery development standards.

• Reviewed $4,657,777 contract award to Tegrity Contractors for Lake Carolyn Promenade Phase V (no vote, work session)
• Reviewed $274,096.60 expenditure for City Hall parking garage repair with Western Specialty Contractors (no vote)
• Reviewed $60,000 congregate meals agreement extension with VNA (no vote)
• Reviewed $190,000 federal public affairs consulting contract renewal with Hance Scarborough LLP (no vote)
• Postponed water improvement engineering design agreement with Teague, Nall and Perkins Inc. (noted)
• Postponed zoning case 2024-364-ZC at 2701 E. Grauwyler Road to December 12, 2024 (noted)
• Heard staff recommendation to deny zoning change at 706 Balleywood Road (no vote)
• Heard staff recommendation to deny zoning change and comprehensive plan amendment at 2131 E. Irving Boulevard and 2501 E. Shady Grove Road (no vote)

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council is meeting to consider a range of items including water and wastewater improvement contracts, public improvement district assessment plans, software support purchases, and zoning changes. The agenda also features resolutions concerning grant funds, professional services agreements, and property easements.

• Awarding a contract of $2,503,010.00 to A&M Construction and Utilities, Inc. for the Conflans Road Water and Wastewater Improvement Project
• Awarding a contract of $1,542,270.00 to SYB Construction Company, Inc. for the Perry Street Water Improvement Project
• Approving an engineering services agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. in an estimated amount of $500,000.00 for Water and Wastewater TXDOT Relocation
• Consideration of zoning change 2024-251-ZC for property at 5250 N. O'Connor Boulevard, Suite 144
• Purchasing advertising space for the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau in the amount of $425,000.00

The Irving City Council approved the consent agenda (items 2-24) with a 7-0 vote, postponing item 24 (sewer easement abandonment at 2621 W. Airport Freeway) to the November 7, 2024 meeting. Three zoning changes were approved: a restaurant with on-premises alcohol sales at 5250 N. O'Connor Blvd (7-0), a carport variance at 2816 Riverlake Court (5-2), and a lot width variance at 903 Elwood Road (6-1). All other consent items were adopted unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items 2-24 (7-0); item 24 postponed to 11/7/2024
• Adopted RES-2024-407 through RES-2024-426 (all unanimous) covering service plans, grants, contracts, and purchases
• Approved $2,503,010 contract to A&M Construction for Conflans Road water/wastewater project (unanimous)
• Approved $1,542,270 contract to SYB Construction for Perry Street water project (unanimous)
• Approved $425,000 for Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau advertising (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change for restaurant with alcohol sales at 5250 N. O'Connor Blvd (7-0)
• Approved carport setback variance at 2816 Riverlake Court (5-2; Cronenwett, LaMorgese opposed)
• Approved lot width variance at 903 Elwood Road (6-1; Bloch opposed)

Irving City Council - Work Session

The City Council will review fiscal year updates from local chambers of commerce and discuss housing plan initiatives. The session includes an executive session to discuss legal advice and economic development negotiations.

• Housing Plan Initiatives preservation presentation
• 2025 Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Policy & Application Update
• FY 2023-24 updates from Irving-Las Colinas and Irving Hispanic Chambers of Commerce
• Economic development negotiations regarding Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc., 777 HR ASSOCIATES A, LLC, and 777 HR ASSOCIATES B, LLC
• Economic development negotiations for Project Hampton and Project Armadillo

The Irving City Council held a work session on October 24, 2024, discussing agenda items but taking no formal votes. Council reached consensus to focus housing plan initiatives on preserving single-family homes and continuing the Home Rehabilitation Program, rather than investing in apartment rehab. Several items were postponed or not discussed, including a sanitary sewer easement abandonment and the LIHTC policy update.

• Consensus to focus housing plan on single-family homes, not apartment rehab
• Consensus to limit investor funding to those with allegiance to Irving
• Consensus to continue funding the Home Rehabilitation Program
• Postponed sanitary sewer easement abandonment to November 7, 2024

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council is holding a work session to discuss several policy items, including changes to the multifamily licensing and inspection program, new cemetery regulations, potential regulatory changes for data centers, housing plan initiatives, and the 2025 Low Income Housing Tax Credit policy. The council will also review the regular agenda and receive a city operations update. An executive session is scheduled for economic development negotiations under Project Armadillo.

• Multifamily program changes: risk rating system and enforcement strategies
• New cemetery regulations considerations
• Data centers and potential regulatory changes
• Housing Plan Initiatives - Preservation
• 2025 Low Income Housing Tax Credit Policy & Application Update

The Irving City Council held a work session to review upcoming agenda items, including consent agenda items, zoning cases, multifamily program changes, cemetery regulations, and data center regulatory changes. No formal votes were taken during the work session; items were discussed and will be considered at a future regular meeting. Two items (Housing Plan Initiatives and 2025 Low Income Housing Tax Credit Policy) were deferred to future meetings.

• Reviewed consent agenda item 20: extension of economic development incentive agreement with Momans Investments, Inc. for 642 E. Second St.
• Reviewed consent agenda item 33: ordinance to repeal certain municipal court fees established by resolution.
• Reviewed consent agenda item 34: ordinance amending cul-de-sac dead-end requirements for fire apparatus access roads.
• Reviewed consent agenda item 37: bid acceptance of $350,007.00 from Shalom Services Corporation for tax foreclosed property at 2720 Proctor Street.
• Reviewed zoning case 2024-289-CP: amendment to Master Thoroughfare Plan for cul-de-sac width standards.
• Reviewed zoning case 2024-290-UDC: amendment to Unified Development Code for cul-de-sac radius requirements.
• Reviewed ordinance requiring conditional use permit for amusement uses within 500 ft of residential districts.
• Reviewed ordinance creating definitions for card houses and card games, adding standards for card rooms.

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will vote on various municipal contracts, including a $2.5 million concrete repair project. The body is also considering amendments to the Unified Development Code regarding cul-de-sac standards and amusement use permits.

• Bid of $2,500,000.00 to CCGMG, LLC Series B for concrete repair of sidewalks, utility cuts, streets, and alleys
• Settlement agreement with Cristian Lopez-Moreno in the amount of $190,000.00 for a personal injury lawsuit
• Contract renewal with Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. not to exceed $1,000,000.00 for storm and wastewater systems cleaning
• Sale of tax foreclosed property at 2720 Proctor Street for $350,007.00 to Shalom Services Corporation
• Proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code regarding card rooms and amusement uses within 500 ft. of residential districts

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council is meeting to consider and adopt the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget, ratify property tax revenues, and set the 2024 tax rate. The agenda also includes public hearings on new monthly water and sewer rates, drainage utility charges, and various zoning changes, alongside numerous consent items and contracts.

• Adoption of the 2024-2025 City of Irving Fiscal Year Budget and setting the 2024 tax rate
• Public hearing and second reading on new monthly water and sewer rates
• Public hearing and second reading on new schedule of Municipal Drainage Utility System charges
• Change Order No. 1 with Zachry Construction Corporation in the amount of $2,792,861.03 for the Conflans Road Extension Project
• Contract award to Flow-Line Construction, Inc. in the amount of $4,059,290.00 for Skyway Circle North Water and Wastewater Improvements Project

The Irving City Council adopted the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget, ratified the budget with a property tax revenue increase, and set the 2024 tax rate at 0.589100, which is a 14.20 percent increase. The tax rate ordinance passed 7-2, with Councilman LaMorgese's amendment to lower the rate to .539100 failing for lack of a second. The council also approved numerous consent agenda items, including contracts for construction, engineering, and services, and several zoning changes.

• Adopted FY 2024-25 budget (9-0)
• Ratified budget increasing property tax revenues (8-1)
• Set 2024 tax rate at 0.589100, a 14.20% increase (7-2)
• Adopted 2024 tax roll (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 6-52 (9-0)
• Denied comprehensive plan amendment for 4205 W. Pioneer Drive (2-7)
• Approved zoning change at 928 and 930 E. 4th Street (9-0)
• Approved zoning change at 1532 Hux Court (8-1)

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including an update from DART, a draft noise ordinance amendment, and a proposed development at Delaware Creek Phase 3. The council will also review the regular agenda and hold executive sessions for legal advice, real property, and economic development negotiations.

• DART update (ID #14952)
• Noise Ordinance Update presentation and draft amendments (ID #14929)
• Delaware Creek Phase 3 Proposed Development (ID #14973)
• Executive session: Legal advice on Cristian Lopez-Moreno vs. City of Irving (ID #14976)
• Executive session: Collective bargaining legal advice (ID #14984)

The Irving City Council held a work session on September 12, 2024, discussing city operations, a DART update, and several agenda items. The council reached consensus to move forward with the proposed noise ordinance changes, maintaining the weekend start time at 7 am. No formal votes were taken during the work session; decisions are expected at a future regular meeting.

• Consensus to move forward with noise ordinance, keeping weekend start at 7 am
• Reviewed Conflans Road Extension change order ($2,792,861.03) for regular agenda
• Reviewed Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce agreement ($319,980) for regular agenda
• Reviewed zoning cases for 928/930 E. 4th St., 4205 W. Pioneer Dr., 1101 N. MacArthur Blvd., 1532 Hux Ct., 3090 Rock Island Rd., 920 S. Belt Line Rd., and 801 S. Jefferson St.
• Discussed Delaware Creek Phase 3 proposed development
• Held executive session on legal, real property, and economic development matters

Irving City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council is conducting public hearings to gather taxpayer input on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget and tax rate. The council will also consider a resolution expressing intent to adopt the budget on September 12, 2024.

• Public hearing on the 2024-25 City of Irving Fiscal Year Budget
• Public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 tax rate of $0.5891 per $100 value
• Resolution to consider adoption of the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget on September 12, 2024

The Irving City Council held a special meeting with public hearings on the 2024-25 budget and proposed tax rate. No one spoke on the budget, but three residents spoke on the tax rate. The council unanimously approved a resolution expressing intent to consider adopting the budget on September 12, 2024.

• Approved resolution to consider 2024-25 budget adoption on Sept. 12 (8-0)

Irving City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings to receive input on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget and tax rate. The body will also hold a work session regarding proposed Unified Development Code amendments to regulate card rooms.

• Public hearing on the 2024-25 Fiscal Year Budget, which proposes raising total property taxes by $27,531,032 (14.81%) over last year
• Public hearing on the proposed FY 2024-25 tax rate of $0.5891 per $100 valuation
• Work session on UDC amendments to define 'Card Room' and 'Card Game'
• Proposed card room restrictions including a 12,000 square foot size limit and 500-foot separation from schools, religious facilities, or residential districts
• Proposed requirement for card rooms to obtain a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and be located only in C-C Community Commercial and FWY Freeway districts

The Irving City Council held two public hearings on the FY 2024-25 budget and proposed tax rate, with several residents speaking. No votes were taken on these items. The council also discussed proposed standards for card room zoning uses and agreed to continue the discussion at a later meeting.

• Opened and closed public hearing on FY 2024-25 budget
• Opened and closed public hearing on FY 2024-25 proposed tax rate
• Continued discussion on UDC amendments for card room standards

Irving City Council - Special Meeting

The Irving City Council is holding a special meeting to deliberate on the appointment of judges to the Irving Municipal Court. This is an executive session under the Texas Open Meetings Act, meaning the discussion will be held behind closed doors. No other items are on the agenda.

• Deliberation on appointments to the Irving Municipal Court

The Irving City Council held a special meeting on September 5, 2024, convening into executive session to deliberate on the appointment of judges to the Irving Municipal Court. No formal decisions or votes were made during the open portion of the meeting, which adjourned after reconvening from the closed session.

• Convened into executive session to discuss municipal court judge appointments
• Reconvened from executive session at approximately 9:10 p.m.
• Adjourned the meeting without any public votes or actions

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2024-25 budget and proposed tax rate, and vote on multiple contracts totaling over $30 million, including a $460,000 special election contract and $12.9M in insurance services. The meeting also includes zoning changes for residential and commercial properties, drainage fee updates, and infrastructure projects like wastewater improvements and a new police gun range.

• $460,000 election services contract for November 2024 ballot measure on firefighter collective bargaining
• $12.92M property & casualty insurance renewal with McGriff Insurance Services, Inc.
• $5.78M wastewater improvement project award to SYB Construction Company, Inc.
• $2.5M forensic lab services agreement with Dallas County’s Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences
• Zoning changes for 4040 Carver St, 2448 Irving Mall, and 7480 N. State Highway 161

The Irving City Council held public hearings on the FY 2024-25 budget and proposed tax rate, but took no action on either. The council approved a 50-item consent agenda, including a $11.7M fiber optic network expansion contract, and adopted several ordinances and resolutions. Notable individual actions included approving a zoning change for a restaurant with alcohol sales at 2448 Irving Mall, denying a zoning change for an accessory dwelling unit at 2509 Brockbank Drive, and postponing a police gun range construction contract to September 12.

• Approved $11,689,352.10 fiber optic network expansion contract (9-0)
• Approved $5,779,362.50 University Hills wastewater improvement contract (9-0)
• Approved $5,220,000.00 animal care campus expansion proposal (9-0)
• Denied zoning change for accessory dwelling unit at 2509 Brockbank Drive (8-1)
• Approved zoning change for restaurant with alcohol sales at 2448 Irving Mall (9-0)
• Approved zoning change for carport variance at 2513 Dunbar Street (6-3)
• Postponed police gun range construction contract to 9/12/2024 (9-0)
• Approved first reading of new drainage charges and water/sewer rates (9-0)

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council will hold a work session on August 29, 2024, to discuss city operations, regular agenda items, and proposed changes to the Texas Municipal Retirement System cost of living adjustment. Council members will also review data centers in the FWY zoning district, city council rules of procedure, and conduct closed executive sessions for economic development negotiations.

• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Proposed Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Change
• Data Centers in the FWY Zoning District
• Irving Ethics Code Review
• Economic Development Negotiations - 202 S. Britain Rd.
• Economic Development Negotiations - 222 E Irving Blvd.

Irving City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Municipal Judge position. This item is scheduled for executive session.

• Municipal Judge interviews

The Irving City Council met in special session and convened into executive session under Texas Open Meetings Act § 551.074 to conduct municipal judge interviews. No formal decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting; the council reconvened and adjourned without taking any public action.

• Convened into executive session for municipal judge interviews (unanimous, no vote recorded)
• Reconvened from executive session and adjourned without public action

Irving City Council - Special Meeting

The Irving City Council is holding a special meeting to consider adopting Ordinance 2024-10981, which would call a special election on November 5, 2024, for voters to decide whether Chapter 174 of the Texas Local Government Code (collective bargaining) should be adopted for Irving Fire Fighters. The item follows a certified petition and was postponed without a vote on August 15, 2024. The council will also hear citizen comments on agenda items.

• Ordinance 2024-10981: calling a special election on November 5, 2024, on collective bargaining for fire fighters
• Petition certified on June 13, 2024, with requisite signatures
• Previous action: Resolution 2024-231 accepted petitions
• Item postponed without vote on August 15, 2024
• No financial impact

The Irving City Council approved an ordinance calling a special election on November 5, 2024, to let voters decide whether Chapter 174 of the Texas Local Government Code (collective bargaining) should be adopted for Irving Fire Fighters. The motion passed 5-0, with Mayor Stopfer and Councilman Zapanta abstaining. Councilmen Taylor and Webb were absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved ordinance calling Nov. 5 special election on firefighter collective bargaining (5-0, 2 abstentions)

Irving City Council - Budget Retreat

The Irving City Council is holding a budget retreat to review the proposed FY 2024-25 budget, including the general fund, tax rate, and various enterprise funds. They will also consider an ordinance to call a November 5, 2024 special election on collective bargaining for firefighters, and a resolution expressing intent to adopt a proposed tax rate of $0.5891 per $100 valuation.

• Ordinance calling special election on November 5, 2024, for collective bargaining for Irving Fire Fighters
• Resolution expressing intent to consider adopting proposed tax rate of $0.5891 per $100 valuation
• General Fund budget proposed at $305.9 million for FY 2024-25
• Discussion of tax rate, with No New Revenue rate at $0.515828 and Voter Approval rate at $0.621178
• Review of water, sewer, drainage, and solid waste fund rates and capital projects

The Irving City Council held a budget retreat to review the FY24-25 budget, including revenues, expenditures, and capital projects. The council adopted a resolution expressing intent to consider the proposed tax rate of $0.5891 per $100 valuation. A special election on collective bargaining for firefighters was postponed without a vote.

• Adopted resolution expressing intent to consider proposed tax rate (9-0)
• Postponed special election on collective bargaining for firefighters (no vote)

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council will hold a work session to review upcoming agenda items and discuss city operations, code enforcement and police presentations on draft noise ordinance amendments, housing finance corporation research, and collective bargaining. The council will also hear future in focus presentations from the Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau, Police, and Irving Department of Arts & Culture.

• Noise Ordinance Update Presentation by Code Enforcement and Police
• Housing Finance Corporation Research discussion
• Collective Bargaining Discussion
• Future in Focus Presentations: Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau, Police, and Irving Department of Arts & Culture

The Irving City Council held a work session on August 1, 2024, discussing agenda items and receiving updates. Council reached consensus to keep the Housing Finance Corporation (HFC) but inactive, and discussed collective bargaining for the Fire Department, with the City Manager and several council members opposed. No formal votes were taken during the work session; decisions are scheduled for the regular meeting.

• Consensus to keep Housing Finance Corporation inactive
• City Manager asked to draft letter opposing fire collective bargaining
• Councilman Taylor requested more info on School Resource Officer Program at future Public Safety Committee
• Councilman Bloch requested updated Arts and Culture Board bylaws with corrections
• Council discussed reconsidering front yard setback regulations for carports

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council will meet to consider a budget adjustment for the 2023-24 fiscal year, school resource officer agreements with local school districts, and federal funding action plans. The agenda also includes multiple infrastructure and drainage contracts, zoning changes, and a tax abatement agreement for Fox Television Stations.

• Budget Adjustment #7 to the 2023-24 Fiscal Year Budget under Ordinance No. 2023-10795
• Contract with Austin Filter Systems, Inc. in the amount of $2,554,183.00 for the Hux Court, Irving Mall Drainage Flume and Jaycee Park Drainage Improvements Project
• Contract with SYB Construction, Inc. in the amount of $2,656,254.66 for the Rebid of the Freeport No. 2 Lift Station Rehabilitation Project
• Emergency construction contract with Cousin's Waterproofing, LLC dba Next Gen Construction in the estimated amount of $744,600.00 for roof replacement at the North Police Station
• Tax Abatement Agreement with Fox Television Stations, LLC, NW Communications of Texas Inc., Fox Stations Sales Inc., New Fox Services LLC, and FoxCorp Holdings, LLC for approximately 5.731 acres at 2203 W. Royal Lane

The Irving City Council approved a consent agenda of 23 items, including a $2.55 million drainage improvements contract, a tax abatement agreement with Fox Television Stations, and a $744,600 emergency roof replacement at the North Police Station. The council also approved a zoning change for a mixed-use development at 900 Byron Nelson Way, denied a comprehensive plan amendment for mid-density residential at 519 Joffre Dr., and approved a temporary use permit for a circus at 3602 W. Airport Freeway. Councilman Dennis Webb was absent.

• Approved $2,554,183 contract to Austin Filter Systems for drainage improvements (8-0)
• Approved tax abatement agreement with Fox Television Stations, LLC (8-0)
• Approved $744,600 emergency roof replacement at North Police Station (8-0)
• Approved zoning change to S-P-2 Mixed Use at 900 Byron Nelson Way (8-0)
• Denied comprehensive plan amendment for mid-density residential at 519 Joffre Dr. (8-0)
• Approved temporary use permit for circus at 3602 W. Airport Freeway (7-1)
• Approved $325,812 CDBG public service allocations to non-profits (7-0-1)
• Withdrew zoning cases at 1221 and 1225 Senter Road at applicant's request (8-0)

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan for federal HUD funds, followed by a consent agenda containing numerous resolutions and ordinances. Key items include a resolution supporting a reduction in DART sales tax revenues, several construction contracts (including a $4.3 million wastewater project), and multiple zoning changes and variances. The council will also administer oaths to newly elected members and make appointments.

• Resolution supporting reduction in DART sales and use tax revenues
• Contract award to SYB Construction for $4,285,125 for Strait, Seaside, Oceanview Wastewater Improvement Project
• Zoning change for data center at 1301 and 1351 E. John Carpenter Fwy (items 39-40)
• Alcohol distance variances at 114/118 E. Irving Blvd and 1421/1423 W. Shady Grove Rd
• Contract for $1,716,310.20 to A & C Construction for Irving Golf Club cart path replacement

The Irving City Council approved a resolution supporting a reduction in sales and use tax revenues collected by DART, passed unanimously 9-0. The council also approved numerous contracts and zoning changes, denied several zoning and variance requests, and made appointments to the Irving Hospital Authority Board.

• Adopted resolution supporting DART sales tax reduction (9-0)
• Approved $4,285,125 wastewater improvement contract with SYB Construction (9-0)
• Denied alcohol distance variance at 114 and 118 E. Irving Blvd. (1-8)
• Approved zoning change for restaurant with alcohol sales at 5330 N. MacArthur Blvd. (9-0)
• Denied comprehensive plan amendment at 530 N. O'Connor Rd. (9-0)
• Approved alcohol distance variance at 1421 and 1423 W. Shady Grove Rd. (5-4)
• Denied zoning change at 1421 and 1423 W. Shady Grove Rd. (4-5)
• Selected Dennis Webb as Mayor Pro Tem and John Bloch as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem (9-0)

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council will hold a work session to discuss considerations for new cemeteries and an overview of the Homeless Diversion Program. The agenda also includes a legislative update and presentations from the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Police Department. Citizen comments on agenda items are scheduled.

• Considerations for New Cemeteries (ID # 14770)
• Homeless Diversion Program Overview (ID # 14779)
• Legislative Update (ID # 14670)
• Future in Focus Presentations: Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau, Police
• City Operations Update: Sparks & Stripes Recap, Last Month on ICTN – June

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council will hold the second public hearing on the 2024-25 fiscal year budget and consider a consent agenda with multiple resolutions and ordinances, including contracts, bond issuances, and zoning changes. The meeting also includes a city operations update and several public hearings on zoning and development items.

• Public Hearing #2 on 2024-25 City of Irving Fiscal Year Budget
• Resolution approving $17,667,445 construction contract for Fleet Maintenance Facility
• Ordinance authorizing up to $130,810,000 in General Obligation Bonds
• Ordinance increasing homestead tax exemption for disabled or 65+ residents
• Zoning change for 2035 W. Airport Freeway to allow indoor amusement

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council is holding a work session to discuss city operations, including an update on the Sparks & Stripes 4th of July celebration, and to review the regular agenda. The main item is a series of 'Future in Focus' presentations from the Fire Department, City Attorney's Office, and City Manager's Office. Citizen comments on agenda items are also scheduled.

• Sparks & Stripes 4th of July Celebration Update
• Future in Focus Presentations: Fire Department, City Attorney's Office, & City Manager's Office
• Citizen Comments on Items Listed on the Agenda
• Review of Regular Agenda

The Irving City Council held a work session to review agenda items, including a $437,100 mowing contract, a $138,600 website redesign, bond issuances up to $172.8 million, and zoning cases. No formal votes were taken; several zoning items were postponed to August 2024. Council requested additional information on the drainage utility rate plan and home occupation definitions.

• Reviewed $437,100 mowing contract with Good Earth Corporation
• Reviewed $138,600 website redesign with JesseJames Creative
• Reviewed bond issuances totaling up to $172,835,000
• Postponed zoning case 2023-114-ZC to August 1, 2024
• Postponed CUP 2024-67-CUP to August 1, 2024
• Postponed comprehensive plan amendment 2024-186-CP to August 1, 2024
• Postponed zoning case 2024-109-ZC to August 1, 2024
• Postponed CUP 2024-130-CUP to August 29, 2024

Irving City Council - Special Meeting

The Irving City Council is holding a special meeting to canvass the June 15, 2024 runoff election for City Council Place 4 in Single Member District 4, declaring the results and administering the oath of office to the elected council member. The agenda includes citizen comments and a possible executive session. No other substantive business is listed.

• Canvass returns and declare results of June 15, 2024 runoff election for Council Place 4 (between Susan Motley and Luis Canosa)
• Administer statement of elected officer and oath of office to elected Council Member Place 4
• Citizen comments on agenda items

The Irving City Council unanimously approved an ordinance canvassing the June 15, 2024 runoff election results for City Council Place 4, District 4, and declared Luis Canosa the winner. Canosa was then administered the oath of office by the City Secretary. The meeting was procedural and adjourned shortly after.

• Approved ordinance canvassing runoff election results for Place 4 (9-0)
• Administered oath of office to elected council member Luis Canosa

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council is holding a work session to discuss city operations, including last month's ICTN activities and storm response, review the regular agenda, and receive a presentation on the Municipal Court and Information Technology. This is a discussion-only meeting; no formal votes are expected.

• Storm response update
• Review of regular agenda
• Future in Focus presentation on Municipal Court & Information Technology

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council will hold its first public hearing on the 2024-25 fiscal year budget and receive a storm response update. The consent agenda includes several contracts and agreements, and there are multiple zoning cases and a data center development standards amendment for individual consideration.

• Public Hearing #1 on 2024-25 City of Irving Fiscal Year Budget
• Resolution accepting firefighter collective bargaining petition for election
• Contract with Fannin Electric Cooperative ($60,000) for Princeton Booster Pump Station
• Renewal with Big City Crushed Concrete ($200,000) for concrete recycling
• Zoning change for data center development standards (2024-187-UDC)

The Irving City Council approved a zoning change for hotel uses at 4500 and 4700 Plaza Drive (7-1), and approved a residential zoning change with variances at 8001 Mustang Drive (8-0). The council also approved a comprehensive plan amendment and zoning change at 100 N. MacArthur Boulevard, and a zoning change for a senior living facility at 215 E. Airport Freeway. Two Unified Development Code amendments regarding data centers and home occupations were postponed to the June 27, 2024 meeting.

• Approved zoning change for hotel uses at 4500/4700 Plaza Drive (7-1)
• Approved zoning change with variances at 8001 Mustang Drive (8-0)
• Approved comprehensive plan amendment at 100 N. MacArthur Blvd (8-0)
• Approved zoning change for self-storage at 100 N. MacArthur Blvd (8-0)
• Approved zoning change at 3143 W. Airport Fwy (8-0)
• Approved carport variance at 2609 Edinburgh St (6-2)
• Approved carport variance at 2113 Meadow Dale (6-2)
• Postponed data center development standards to June 27 (8-0)

Irving City Council - Special Meeting

The Irving City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 10, 2025, to consider a consent agenda with numerous resolutions and ordinances, followed by individual consideration items and zoning cases. Key actions include adopting a position on DART Senate Bill 2118, approving contracts for fire department health screenings, and deciding on several zoning changes and sign variances. The agenda also includes public comments and a public hearing for items 1 through 40.

• Resolution supporting Senate Bill 2118 on DART authority
• Contract with On-Duty Health for fire department screenings up to $250,000
• Zoning change for data center at 300 N. Loop 12 and 505 N. Wildwood Drive
• Zoning change for multifamily at 6201 Colwell Boulevard
• Homeless prevention agreements with Catholic Charities ($114,981), Family Gateway ($69,000), and Irving Cares ($46,000)

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda containing numerous resolutions and ordinances, including a $17.7 million construction contract for a fleet maintenance facility, several zoning changes, and various contracts and purchases. Public hearings will be held for all items on the agenda.

• Construction of Fleet Maintenance Facility for $17,667,445
• Zoning change at 2512 Cantrell Street from R-6 to S-P-2 with variances
• Comprehensive plan amendment at 6801 Colwell Blvd from Business/Office to Traditional Neighborhood
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 16 regarding council approval thresholds
• Agreement with Explorer Pipeline for right-of-way license up to $540,000

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including the 2024 Resident Survey results, affordable housing and redevelopment land bank policies, a multi-family rehab incentive program, and the RFP process for a mural on the O'Connor Bridge. No formal votes are expected; these are discussion topics to inform future decisions.

• 2024 Resident Survey Results
• Affordable Housing Land Bank Policy Overview
• Redevelopment Land Bank Policy Overview
• Multi-Family Rehab Incentive Program
• O'Connor Bridge Trinity Railway Express (TRE) Mural Project RFP Process

Irving City Council - Budget Retreat

The Irving City Council is meeting for a budget retreat. They will canvass the May 4 municipal and bond election results, administer oaths to elected members, and order a runoff for City Council Place 4 in District 4. The agenda also includes a public hearing and ordinance to designate a tax abatement reinvestment zone for a data center project, plus discussions on the FY 2024-25 budget, property tax, and other items.

• Canvass election results and declare winners for City Council Places 4, 6, and 8
• Order runoff election for Place 4 on June 15, 2024
• Public hearing and ordinance to designate 50.0276 acres at 111 Customer Way as Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone No. 60
• Resolution approving tax abatement agreement with Powerhouse Data LCX, LLC for three data centers (up to 50% abatement for 10 years)
• Discussion of FY 2024-25 preliminary revenue outlook and FY 2023-24 year-to-date summary

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council will hold a work session to discuss city operations, including an ICTN update, and review the regular agenda. They will receive updates from the Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau. The council will also consider proposed amendments to the purchasing ordinance and discuss economic development negotiations, real estate, and personnel matters in executive session.

• Proposed amendments to the Purchasing Ordinance
• Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce mid-fiscal year update
• ICVB semi-annual update
• Economic development negotiations for Project Gemini
• Real estate negotiations for 200 N. Main Street and 211, 213, 221 E. Irving Boulevard

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council will consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts, resolutions, and ordinances, including a $13.8 million bond issuance notice, a property sale to Woodhaven Presbyterian Church, and several construction and service contracts. They will also hold public hearings on zoning changes and an alcohol variance, and take action on the city manager's compensation.

• Resolution authorizing notice of intent to issue up to $13,800,000 in combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation
• Resolution approving sales contract with Woodhaven Presbyterian Church for $350,000 plus up to $30,000 closing costs for property at 3650 N. O'Connor Rd.
• Resolution awarding contract to Tegrity Contractors for $2,457,777 for Lake Carolyn Promenade Phase IV
• Ordinance for zoning change at 101 N. Irving Heights Dr. to allow saw and planing mills and wood manufacturing
• Ordinance for alcohol distance variance at 733 N. Belt Line Rd.

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council is holding a work session to discuss several operational and policy items, including a mid-year update from the Chamber of Commerce, rules of procedure, an ethics code review, library collection discussions, and a broadband needs assessment. The council will also enter executive session for economic development negotiations and a personnel matter.

• Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce mid-year update for FY 2023-24
• Review of Irving Ethics Code
• Library collection discussions requested by Mayor Stopfer
• Broadband needs assessment and strategic plan
• Executive session: economic development negotiations (Project Tiger, Project Armadillo) and city manager personnel matter

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 11, 2024, to consider a consent agenda with numerous resolutions and ordinances, including a major ordinance adopting water, wastewater, roadway, and drainage impact fees. The council will also vote on several zoning changes and comprehensive plan amendments, as well as various contracts and agreements. Public hearings are scheduled for items 1 through 42.

• Ordinance adopting water, wastewater, roadway, and drainage impact fees
• Resolution approving $784,902 contract to Nema 3 Electric for Twin Wells Park softball lighting
• Resolution approving $1,409,900 design services agreement with Garver for Esters Elevated Storage Tank replacement
• Zoning change at 4105 Esters Road from Regional Commercial to Community Village and Mixed Use
• Economic incentive agreement with Beltline and Grande Limited Partnership up to $300,000 for property at 2522-2678 N. Belt Line Road

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council will hold a work session to discuss several policy items, including a 2024 resident survey, a non-congregate shelter development and RFP, library collections, impact fees, and proposed zoning amendments for accessory dwelling units and cemeteries. The council will also receive updates on the Small Business Recovery and Resiliency Grant Program and a Dallas County affordable housing agreement. The agenda includes executive session items for legal advice on two lawsuits involving hotel properties near DFW Airport.

• 2024 Resident Survey discussion
• Non-Congregate Shelter Development, Operational Costs, and RFP discussion
• Impact Fee and Collection Rate discussion
• UDC Amendments: Proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards
• Dallas County Affordable Housing ARPA Sub-Recipient Agreement Update

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council will hold a public hearing on adopting impact fees and consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts and expenditures, including construction projects, equipment purchases, and service agreements. They will also vote on several zoning changes and a comprehensive plan amendment. The meeting includes routine proclamations, citizens' forum, and appointments.

• Public hearing on adoption of impact fees
• Contract award to Mart, Inc. for $199,150.08 for ADA renovations to Criminal Justice Center Police Department
• Contract award to JM Construction Solutions for $1,117,939.51 for Library Renovations Project
• Purchase of four 2024 Battle Motors LED-2 Rear Loaders for $1,543,886.00
• Zoning change for 3008 Medina Street, 1111 Alexander Street, 2705 Douglas Avenue, 2931 Conflans Road, 4500/4700 Plaza Drive, 4235 W. Airport Freeway, and 3100 E. John Carpenter Freeway

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a feasibility study for a multi-generational community recreation and aquatic center at Mustang Park and an indoor aquatic center at Senter Park. They will also review impact fee ordinance policies, the city's ethics code, and library collections. The meeting includes citizen comments and a review of the regular agenda.

• Feasibility study review for Mustang Park Multi-Generational Community Recreation and Aquatic Center and Senter Park Indoor Aquatic Center
• Discussion on Impact Fee Ordinance Policies
• Irving Ethics Code Review
• Library Collection Discussion
• City Operations Update

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts and resolutions, including a $2.25 million design contract for the Senter Park Indoor Aquatic Facility and a $4.7 million ARPA-funded design contract for the Mustang Park recreation center. The council will also hold public hearings on 17 zoning cases, including requests for affordable housing at 8000 Walton Blvd and various residential variances. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and a budget adjustment.

• $2,251,472 design contract for Senter Park Indoor Aquatic Facility
• $4,695,250 ARPA-funded design for Mustang Park recreation center
• Affordable housing request at 8000 Walton Blvd
• Zoning change for accessory dwelling unit at 915 Hadrian Street
• Budget adjustment #4 to 2023-24 fiscal year

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including the development of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a non-congregate shelter, the 2024 Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) application, an update on the O'Connor Bridge TRE Mural Project, and code enforcement enhancements. The council will also review the regular agenda and consider personnel matters in executive session. No final votes are expected at this work session.

• Discussion on developing an RFP for a non-congregate shelter
• Overview of the 2024 Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) application
• Update on the O'Connor Bridge Trinity Railway Express (TRE) Mural Project
• Code enforcement enhancements discussion (previously postponed)
• Executive session on hiring a Municipal Court Judge (vacant position)

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing and vote on a resolution to call a bond election for May 4, 2024, along with approving an election services contract with Dallas County. The consent agenda includes numerous contracts and expenditures for city operations, such as cooling tower replacement, generator installations, and a new fire station. Several items involve public hearings, including impact fees and tax abatement guidelines.

• Resolution approving election services contract with Dallas County (up to $300,000) for May 4, 2024 municipal and bond election
• Ordinance calling a bond election on May 4, 2024
• Expenditure of $647,703.32 for cooling tower replacement at City Hall
• Expenditures for generator installations at Lively Pointe Recreation Center ($93,540) and Radio Shop/Traffic Operations ($393,683)
• Public hearing on adoption of impact fees for water, wastewater, roadways, and drainage

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a City Hall Complex site and space planning study, a recommendation for primary depository bank services, code enforcement enhancements, and a draft impact fee ordinance. The council will also enter executive session for legal advice on a bond election and economic development negotiations for Project Sunflower. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• City Hall Complex Site and Space Planning Discussion (ID # 14366)
• Recommendation for Primary Depository Bank Services (ID # 14358)
• Code Enforcement Enhancements Discussion (ID # 14354)
• Review Draft Impact Fee Ordinance (ID # 14278)
• Executive session: Bond election legal advice and Project Sunflower economic development negotiations

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda containing numerous resolutions and ordinances, including large contracts for landfill construction, a wastewater master plan update, and various zoning and sign variance cases. Public hearings are scheduled for items 1 through 37, and citizens may address the council on agenda items.

• Awarding $4,535,102.37 contract to Hammett Excavation, Inc. for landfill cell construction and drainage improvements
• Approving $2,187,000.00 contract to A & C Construction, Inc. for Hunter Ferrell Landfill maintenance building and convenience center
• Approving $995,000.00 engineering services agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for wastewater master plan update
• Ordinance calling May 4, 2024 municipal election for City Council Places 4, 6, and 8
• Zoning change for data center at 111 Customer Way (50.21 acres)

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council is holding a work session to discuss updates to the Library's collection development procedures and a possible amendment to the sign ordinance to allow additional pole signage. The agenda also includes citizen comments, a city operations update, and a review of the regular agenda.

• Discussion of modifications to Library collection development procedures
• Possible amendment to Sign Ordinance regarding pole signs to allow additional signage
• Citizen comments on agenda items
• City Operations Update – December 2023 ICTN recap

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with numerous resolutions, including contracts for fire department services, street and park improvements, and vehicle purchases. A public hearing is scheduled for items 1 through 38, and the council will also vote on a sign variance and a utility easement abandonment.

• Contract with U.S. Energy for unleaded gasoline, diesel, and biodiesel fuels, not to exceed $5,800,000 for two years
• Contract with SYB Construction Company for Carroll Avenue & Delaware Street Improvements, $3,155,499
• Engineering services agreement with Burgess & Niple for Sterling Street Reconstruction design, $367,270
• Sign variance and special sign permit for an electronic sign at 300 N. Loop 12
• Abandonment of a utility easement at 3008 Medina St.