2019 Voter Information Guide BuildGarland.com
Voting Information
Election Day - Saturday, May 4, 2019 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early Voting Dates and Hours: Monday, April 22, through Friday, April 26, 2019 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2019 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2019 – 1 to 6 p.m. Monday, April 29, through Tuesday, April 30, 2019 – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Early Voting Locations in Garland: Richland Garland Campus, 675 W. Walnut St. (at Glenbrook) South Garland Branch Library, 4845 Broadway Blvd. For a complete list of early voting locations throughout Dallas County, visit the Garland City Secretary’s webpage, email RDowl@GarlandTX.gov or call 972-205-2404.
Election Day (May 4) Locations: To find your election day voting precinct, visit DallasCountyVotes.org or call the Garland City Secretary’s Office at 972-205-2404.
Vote by Mail: Registered voters who are 65 years of age or older, out of the county during the entire election process, disabled, or confined in jail but eligible to vote, may apply to vote absentee by mail. Visit DallasCountyVotes.org, email evapplications@DallasCounty.org or call 214-819-6359 for more information.
Voter ID Required: Texas law requires voters to provide one of seven forms of approved photo ID, which must be current or have expired no more than four years before being presented for voter qualification at the polling place: • Texas driver’s license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) • Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS • Texas personal identification card issued by DPS • Texas license to carry a handgun issued by DPS • United States military identification card containing the person’s photograph • United States citizenship certificate containing the person’s photograph • United States passport As provided by a court order, if a voter has a reasonable impediment to obtaining one of the seven forms of approved photo ID, the voter may vote by signing a declaration at the polls explaining why the voter is unable to obtain one of the seven forms of approved photo ID, and providing one form of supporting documentation.
Supporting documentation can be: •
a certified birth certificate (must be an original)
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a valid voter registration certificate
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a copy or original of current utility bill, bank statement, government check or paycheck a government document that shows the voter’s name and an address (a government document that includes a photo must be original, not a copy)
If a voter meets these requirements and is otherwise eligible to vote, the voter will be able to cast a regular ballot in the election. Voters can learn more by visiting VoteTexas.gov or calling 1-800-252-VOTE. 2
PROPOSED
PROPOSED 2019 BOND PROGRAM 2019 BOND PROGRAM PROPOSED 2019 BOND PROGRAM
PROPOSED 2019 BOND PROGRAM
PROPOSED Bond Referendum Referendumscheduled scheduledfor forMay May4,4,2019, 2019,totals totals $423,700,000ininnew newauthority authority and The Bond $423,700,000 and 2019 BOND PROGRAM contains eight eight separate separatepropositions propositionsfor forvarious variouspublic publicimprovements: improvements: contains
PROPOSITION A:
Streets $122,250,000 PROPOSED 2019 BOND PROGRAM
PROPOSED 019 BOND PROGRAM
PROPOSITION E:
Libraries PROPOSED PROPOSED $21,000,000 2019 BOND PROGRAM 2019 BOND PROGRAM
PROPOSITION B:
PROPOSITION F:
PROPOSITION C:
PROPOSITION G:
PROPOSITION D:
PROPOSITION H:
Public Safety $51,350,000 Storm Drainage $47,350,000 Parks and Recreation $117,750,000
The projects included in the 2019 Bond Referendum were considered by a resident-led Bond Study Committee. After careful deliberation and input from Garland residents, City Board and Commission members and City staff, the Committee presented their recommendations to the City Council in December 2018. After review and additional consideration, the City Council passed an Ordinance in February 2019 calling for a Bond Election in May 2019. The current City Council has indicated the desire for an immediate start and rapid implementation of voterapproved bond-funded projects with completion achieved within seven to 10 years. In order to meet this schedule, the Council has indicated that, if voters approve all eight bond propositions, a property tax increase of
Economic Development $46,000,000 Municipal Facilities $6,000,000 PROPOSED Animal Shelter 2019 BOND PROGRAM $12,000,000
approximately 8.5 cents will be considered during FY 2019-20. Furthermore, outside program management services will be used to supplement current City resources to help achieve the targeted implementation timeframe. A Voter Information Guide and the City’s website contain the name, location, preliminary cost estimates and a general description of each of the projects that comprise the Bond Program.
For more information, visit BuildGarland.com.
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INFORMATION/FAQ
Questions and Answers
What is a Bond Program? A bond is a form of debt obligation that, when issued, provides local government with funds to finance large capital improvements. A Bond Program includes both the authority to issue bonds and a listing of the purposes for which the funds may be used. General Obligation (GO) Bond Programs, such as Garland’s 2019 Bond Program, require voter approval.
How will the City fund the 2019 Bond Program? The City dedicates a portion of its property tax revenues to repay debt incurred for bond-funded improvements. If authorized by the voters, the City plans to issue $423.7 million in General Obligation (GO) Bonds to fund the projects/programs in each proposition. GO Bonds are backed by the City’s taxing authority to pay principal and interest payments on the debt. GO Bonds are generally issued based on a 17- to 20-year amortization schedule. GO Bonds are only issued as expenses are incurred to fund approved Bond Program projects.
Why do you issue bonds to pay for City projects rather than pay for projects with cash? The property tax rate is composed of two parts: the Operations and Maintenance rate (O&M) and the Debt Service rate. The Debt Service rate is set in order to generate the revenue necessary to make the City’s payments for tax-supported debt. Bond debt can be compared to a home mortgage that is repaid over time, while O&M expenses are like the daily household expenditures that are paid for immediately, such as groceries. Like buying a house, major capital improvement projects, such as street, facilities and park improvements, have a long useful life, so their cost is typically spread out over many years and paid for by current and future residents who use them. GO Bond debt is typically financed over a 17-to 20-year period. In addition, the City of Garland’s financial strength has received high bond ratings from Standard & Poor’s (AA+) and Fitch (AAA), allowing the City to pay lower interest rates on bonds.
How much property tax-supported debt does the City have? Long-term property tax-supported debt is projected to be $265.3 million by the end of FY 2018-19. This reflects a decrease of $9.9 million (3.6%) since 2009. In addition, while the State of Texas does not place a debt limitation on Home-Rule cities, City Council financial policies restrict taxsupported debt to 5% of the assessed valuation of taxable property. Projected tax-supported long-term debt equates to 1.8% of Garland’s 2018 estimated tax base, which is below the 5% limitation.
How large is the 2019 Bond Program? Total funding in the proposed 2019 Bond Program is $423.7 million. This is broken up into eight specific categories called propositions to be voted on independently of each other. Below are the propositions included in the 2019 proposed Bond Program.
2019 Bond Program PROPOSITION A: Streets
$122,250,000
PROPOSITION E: Libraries
$21,000,000
PROPOSITION B: Public Safety
$51,350,000
PROPOSITION F: Economic Development
$46,000,000
PROPOSITION C: Storm Drainage
$47,350,000
PROPOSITION G: Municipal Facilities
$6,000,000
PROPOSITION D: Parks and Recreation
$117,750,000
PROPOSITION H: Animal Shelter
$12,000,000
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Questions and Answers
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How were projects selected for inclusion in the 2019 Bond Program? The projects included in the 2019 Bond Program were considered by a resident-led 19-member Bond Study Committee after careful deliberation and input from the residents of the City of Garland, City Council, Boards and Commissions, and City staff. The Bond Study Committee presented their recommendations to City Council for its consideration in December 2018, and City Council passed an ordinance in February 2019 to hold a Bond Election in May 2019. More information regarding the project selection process can be found at BuildGarland.com.
Does the proposed 2019 Bond Program anticipate an increase in the City property tax rate? The current City Council has indicated the desire for an immediate start and rapid implementation of voter-approved bond-funded projects with completion achieved within seven to 10 years. In order to meet this schedule, the Council has indicated that a tax rate increase of approximately 8.5 cents will be considered in FY 2019-20. The proposed 8.5 cent increase is projected to cover the 2019 Bond Program and remaining projects from the 2004 Bond Program. The City Council will begin deliberating on the FY 2019-20 budget in August 2019. The actual tax rate increase is dependent on a number of factors that include, but are not limited to, future growth in the tax base, timing of tax rate increases, how quickly projects are initiated and completed, interest rates and actions taken by future Councils.
What will the impact be on my property taxes? City Council has indicated that, if voters approve all eight bond propositions, a property tax increase of approximately 8.5 cents will be considered during FY 2019-20. This projected impact is based on conservative estimates regarding future growth in the tax base and a rapid implementation schedule. An 8.5 cent impact would result in an increase of approximately $10 per month for the average Garland homeowner. As shown below, the actual impact on your taxes is dependent on your home’s appraised value and residential/ senior or other exemptions that may apply.
Monthly Impact of an 8.5 Cent Property Tax Rate Increase Home Value
Impact to Resident
Impact to Senior
$100,000
$7 per month
$3 per month
$200,000
$13 per month
$9 per month
$300,000
$20 per month
$16 per month
$400,000
$26 per month
$22 per month
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Questions and Answers
Has the City recently increased its property tax rate? No. While increases in valuations result in additional property taxes owed, the City of Garland’s property tax rate has not increased in 10 years.
If the 2019 Bond Program is approved, when will project construction begin? The current City Council has indicated the desire for an immediate start and rapid implementation of voter-approved bond-funded projects. It is possible that certain projects will begin in the summer of 2019. Some projects will be ready for construction to begin quickly, while others will need to go through additional planning, design, preliminary engineering, land acquisition, community input and/or other phases before construction can begin. While construction will not begin immediately on all projects in approved propositions, it is estimated that the 2019 Bond Program will be completed within seven to 10 years. It should be noted that bond funds also will be used for program management services to supplement current City resources in order to deliver the projects within this specified timeframe.
Can funds approved in one proposition be used to fund projects approved in another proposition? Amounts approved for one proposition cannot be assigned to another proposition, even if there are excess funds available. Expenditures must strictly conform to what was approved by voters in the election. If voters approve a bond proposition on an election ballot, the City is authorized to sell bonds up to the amount indicated in the proposition language to fund capital improvement projects that meet the public purpose of that bond proposition.
What will happen to the remaining projects approved in the 2004 Bond Program? The remaining 2004 Bond Program projects are scheduled to be completed and are prioritized within the five-year Capital Improvement Program. Additional information regarding the projects, cost and expected completion date can be found in the Capital Improvement Plan, which is available on the City website, in the City Secretary’s Office and in all Garland Branch Libraries.
When is the bond election and how do I find out where to vote? The election will be held Saturday, May 4, 2019. The early in-person voting period for the May 4, 2019, election is Monday, April 22, to Tuesday, April 30, 2019. More information on May 4 voting locations, early voting options and general voter requirements is available below:
Dallas County Elections: Visit dallascountyvotes.org or call 214-819-6300.
Who can vote in the election? Any lawful voter who is a resident of the City of Garland and has a valid voter registration certificate issued by the County Clerk of Dallas County.
Do residents vote for the entire Bond Program with one vote? No. The 2019 Bond Program will be on the election ballot as eight individual propositions in accordance with legal requirements. Voters will be asked to consider each of the propositions separately. You may vote “for” or “against” any separate proposition without voting for or against all propositions.
How can residents learn more about the City’s proposed Bond Program? Residents can view all related 2019 Bond Program information and material on the City’s website at
BuildGarland.com.
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PROPOSITION A:
Streets and Transportation $122,250,000 The proposition includes $122,250,000 to finance street improvements including sidewalks, alleys, bridges, intersections, screening walls, streetscape, wayfinding, fixtures, entryway signs and other traffic flow improvements. Anticipated improvements include:
Bottleneck Improvements $14,000,000 Intersection-widening improvements to relieve bottlenecks at major intersections throughout the city.
Operational and Safety Improvements $3,500,000 Provides various improvements such as removing substandard medians, increasing curb radii to facilitate turning movements, constructing left-turn lanes at median openings, installing roadside barriers and realigning offset intersections.
Bottleneck improvements - intersection
Traffic Signal Equipment Modernization $5,000,000 Improves various traffic signals to replace obsolete control equipment, upgrade left-turn displays, upgrade school zone beacons and equipment, replace aged and damaged signal cables and structures, and remove median-mounted left-turn poles. This project is coordinated with the traffic control system project.
Traffic Control System $2,500,000 This project provides for the design and acquisition of various control equipment and construction efforts for the traffic signal system and school flashers, including communication equipment to monitor the traffic signals in the city and necessary enhancements to enable smart vehicles to use the system.
Naaman School Road - SH 78 to Brand Road
Lyons Road - I-30 to Guthrie
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PROPOSITION A:
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PROPOSITION A:
Streets and Transportation $122,250,000 1 Naaman School Road (Brand Road to SH 78)
Emergency Services Signal Equipment
$32,675,000
$2,500,000
Expand Naaman School Road from Brand Road to SH 78 (Lavon Drive) from a two-lane asphalt street to a four-lane divided concrete street with curbs.
Upgrade Fire and EMS emergency vehicle preemption system to a modern system. Also provides for the enhancement of emergency vehicle access to arterials.
2 Holford Road Segment A (PGBT to City Limits) $9,345,000 Expand Holford Road from PGBT to city limits from a twolane asphalt street to a divided concrete street with curbs and dedicated bike lanes and trails.
3 Holford Road Segment B (Naaman Forest Boulevard to PGBT) $3,205,000 Expand Holford Road from Naaman Forest Boulevard to PGBT from a two-lane asphalt street to a divided concrete street with curbs and dedicated bike lanes and trails.
4 Shiloh Road Segment A (Kingsley Road to Miller Road)
$3,000,000 Engineering and right-of-way acquisition for the expansion of Shiloh Road from Kingsley Road to Miller Road from a four-lane divided concrete street to a six-lane divided concrete street. The City anticipates receiving additional construction funding from outside sources.
5 Lyons Road Segment A (I-30 to Guthrie Road) $10,940,000 Expand Lyons Road from I-30 to Guthrie Road from a twolane asphalt street to a four-lane divided concrete street with curbs.
6 Leon Road (South Garland Avenue to McCree Street)
$2,250,000 Reconstruct Leon Road from South Garland Avenue to McCree Street to a three-lane concrete street with curbs.
New Sidewalk and/or ADA Route Program and/or Sidewalk Participation $9,000,000 Funding to construct sidewalks where no sidewalks exist and/or construct ADA-compliant sidewalks/ramps in public rights-of-way and/or funding to continue support for the City’s sidewalk cost-share program. Continuation of existing program.
New Traffic Signal Installations $1,225,000 Study, design and installation of new traffic signals warranted by increases in traffic volumes, changes in traffic patterns or other factors. The installation of school speed zone beacons and RRFB crossings is also included in this program.
Railroad Crossing Improvements $2,100,000 Replacement of railroad crossing surfaces and/or emergency flasher systems at various locations.
Paving of Unimproved Alleys $3,500,000 Funding to improve unpaved/unimproved alleys within the city.
Catalyst Area Improvements $14,600,000 Allowance to improve additional streets, thoroughfares, alleys, sidewalks, bridges, intersections, screening walls, streetscape, wayfinding, fixtures, entryway signs beautification and other public ways such as First Street, South Garland Avenue or Downtown.
7 Holford Road Segment C (Arapaho Road to Naaman Forest Boulevard) $9,900,000 Expand Holford Road from Arapaho Road to Naaman Forest Boulevard from a two-lane asphalt street to a divided concrete street with curbs and dedicated bike lanes and trails.
Note: The City anticipates that $7 million of intergovernmental funding will be provided to support the above Streets and Transportation projects.
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PROPOSITION B:
Public Safety $51,350,000 The proposition includes $51,350,000 to acquire, construct, improve, expand and equip public safety facilities. Projects anticipated include a police evidence and property facility, fire station numbers 1, 6 and 7, police training facilities and shooting range, and security enhancements to the police station. Anticipated improvements include: Fire Station No. 1 – Relocate $11,740,000 Rebuild and relocate Fire Station No. 1, built in 1967, currently located at 1019 Austin St., to provide improvements in firefighter safety and health, bunk room facilities, training facilities and to accommodate modern fire apparatus.
Fire Station No. 6 – Relocate $8,670,000 Relocate and rebuild Fire Station No. 6, built in 1980, currently located at 2009 Holford Road, to improve response times, firefighter safety and health, bunk room facilities and training features.
Garland Fire Station No. 1
Fire Station No. 7 – Rebuild $7,940,000 Rebuild Fire Station No. 7, built in 1985, located at 2545 Naaman School Road, to provide improvements in firefighter safety and health, bunk room facilities, training facilities and to accommodate modern fire apparatus.
Police Evidence and Property Facility $18,000,000 Construct a facility to improve evidence handling, provide space to meet new storage and handling standards, improve efficiency and introduce effective evidence-handling controls. Facility will provide climate-controlled storage, create a warehouse that allows the team to know what is stored and where, and anticipate growth of digital evidence storage requirements.
Garland Fire Station No. 6
Simunitions Training Facility and Shooting Range Improvements $3,000,000 Improve existing gun range and construct a building to consist of a classroom, restrooms and offices.
Police Station Security Improvements $2,000,000 Repair and expand current facility while improving security of parking lot and auto pound, adding security cameras around exterior of facility, and redesigning front reception area desk. 10
Garland Police Station
PROPOSITION C:
Storm Drainage $47,350,000 The proposition includes $47,350,000 to construct, improve and repair storm drainage facilities and address flooding protection throughout the city. Anticipated improvements include:
Drainage Improvements (Prior to Street Replacement) $700,000 Funding to construct drainage improvements in advance of Street Department’s reconstruction and maintenance program throughout the city.
Drainage Participation Program $1,750,000 Funding to continue the City’s cost-sharing Drainage Participation Program to alleviate erosion and/or flooding issues along creeks, streams and drainage ways.
Local Flooding Program $2,450,000 Funding provided to design and construct drainage improvement projects for various localized flooding issues.
Flood-Prone Properties Fund $4,000,000 Create a fund for purchase of “frequently flooding” properties in floodplain.
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PROPOSITION C:
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Upgrade underground drainage system in and around James Good Lane and adjacent streets to alleviate flooding and reported street and alley ponding issues.
Upgrade existing drainage system to alleviate the flooding in the 5000 block of La Jolla Drive.
2 Lakewood Addition Drainage Improvements $4,270,000 Upgrade the storm drainage system in the Lakeside, Brookside and Lakeview drives area.
3 Western Heights No. 4 Drainage Improvements $1,220,000 Upgrade existing drainage system to alleviate the flooding issues in the 3200 block of March Lane. 12
4 Montclair No. 2 and No. 3 Drainage
5 Saturn Springs Estates Drainage Improvements $12,210,000 Upgrade drainage system in the area adjacent to the recently completed Parkmont Drainage Improvements project. Includes the area of Ashwood, Overhill and Sycamore streets.
6 Garvon West Industrial Park Drainage Improvements $12,210,000 Upgrade storm sewer system in and around Security Street, Dividend Drive and Cavalier Drive to alleviate flooding.
PROPOSITION D:
Parks and Recreation $117,750,000 The proposition includes $117,750,000 to renovate, construct, develop, improve and expand Parks and Recreation facilities. Projects anticipated include improvements to recreation centers, aquatic facilities, trails, parking lots, roads, sports fields, public squares, water features, playgrounds and other supportive infrastructure facilities at or integrated into Parks and Recreation. Anticipated improvements include: Sports Field/Parks Renovation $7,000,000 Improvements may include new and expanded park restroom and concession area, shade structures, sports field and security lighting.
Sports Field Lighting at Winters Park Soccer Complex $2,000,000 Improvements include replacement of sports field and security lighting.
Park System Parking and Park Roads $10,500,000 Improvements may include replacement of existing parking lots and park roads throughout the city with new concrete paving and security lighting.
Playground Replacement Program
Sports field
$7,000,000 Improvements may include replacement of existing playgrounds and installation of new playgrounds at various park sites throughout the city.
Playground
Sports field at Winters Park - lighting
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PROPOSITION D:
Parks and Recreation $117,750,000 Trail Development Program
Catalyst Area Improvements
$7,000,000
$15,070,000
Provide funding for new paved trails within parks and neighborhoods.
Allowance for constructing and improving park system parking lots, trails, roads, sports fields and facilities, public squares, water features, playgrounds and other supportive infrastructure facilities at or integrated into parks, recreation and community center facilities.
Aquatics Package $20,000,000 Improvements to existing facilities and new construction that may include lazy river, leisure pool with spray features, aquatic play structure, children’s pool, shade structures and splash pads.
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PROPOSITION D:
Parks and Recreation $117,750,000
Holford Recreation Center
Holford Recreation Center $24,000,000 Construction of a new recreation center and parking expansion that may include a gymnasium, fitness room, multipurpose rooms and kitchen.
Audubon Recreation Center $3,240,000 Audubon Recreation Center improvements may include a fitness room, expansion of the multipurpose room and renovation of existing facility.
Hollabaugh Recreation Center $7,940,000 Hollabaugh Recreation Center improvements may include a gymnasium, additional multipurpose room and kitchen renovations.
Rick Oden Park
Garland Senior Activity Center $4,000,000 Garland Senior Activity Center improvements may include renovations to the facility and new fitness area.
Rick Oden Park Improvements $10,000,000 Construction may include new tennis pro-shop, regional playground, pedestrian bridge, shade structures, benches, drinking fountains, restrooms, trails, renovations to sports field, paving improvements and general site infrastructure improvements.
Sports field
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PROPOSITION E:
Libraries $21,00,000 The proposition includes $21,000,000 to acquire, improve, expand, renovate and equip library facilities. Projects anticipated include the modernization and upgrade of library facilities as well as the relocation and expansion of the Walnut Creek Branch Library. Anticipated improvements include:
Walnut Creek Branch Library $10,920,000 Relocate and expand Walnut Creek Branch Library, currently located at 3319 Edgewood Drive.
Modernize/Upgrade North, South and Central Garland Branch Libraries $10,080,000 Improvements to infrastructures, configuration of space to add technologies, and purchase/installation of remote library kiosks in non-library locations.
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PROPOSITION F:
Economic Development $46,000,000 The proposition includes $46,000,000 to promote and support economic development and revitalization of commercial, industrial, retail, residential and mixed-use development and neighborhoods throughout the city. Anticipated improvements include:
Economic Development and Redevelopment Programs $39,000,000 Funding to facilitate new development, redevelopment and revitalization of commercial, industrial, retail, residential and mixed-use development throughout the city, such as corridor and faรงade improvements, land acquisition and other investments that promote development and redevelopment within the community.
Neighborhood Vitality Program $7,000,000 Continue the work started in 2004 with the matching grant program, the staff projects in 2015, and the targeted neighborhood improvements in 2016. Funds may be used to acquire property directly related to projects initiated by the Office of Neighborhood Vitality in order to maximize impact of projects.
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Broadway Blvd. and Centerville Road Centerville Marketplace Downtown Area Forest Jupiter Walnut Catalyst Area I-30 Catalyst Area South Garland Corridor State Highway 190 Catalyst Area
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PROPOSITION G:
Municipal Facilities $6,000,000 The proposition includes $6,000,000 to construct, improve, renovate and equip existing municipal facilities. Projects anticipated include the renovation and improvement of the Street Department and Transportation Operations facilities. Anticipated improvements include: Street Department Facility - Renovation $3,500,000 Renovate the administration and operations facility for Street Department and expand employee multi-department parking area, bringing the facility up to current industry standards.
Transportation Maintenance and Operations Facility - Renovation $2,500,000 Renovate and upgrade existing Transportation Department signal operations, and signs and markings maintenance facility, bringing the facility up to current industry standards.
PROPOSITION H:
PROPOSED Animal Shelter 2019 BOND PROGRAM $12,000,000
The proposition includes $12,000,000 to construct, improve and equip an animal shelter and control facility. Garland Animal Shelter and Adoption Facility $12,000,000 Construct a modern animal shelter and adoption facility to meet current industry standards for animal care, safety and placement, provide adequate space for growing demand for services now and into the future, and allow for expanded adoption services, community engagement and educational programs.
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Bond Study Committee Members (which Council representative appointed the individual)
Hank Bieldman (District 8) Molly Bishop (District 4) Mary Brumbach (District 2) Jerry Carter (District 3) Terri Chepregi (District 6) Laura Perkins Cox (District 5) Bob Duckworth (District 8) Martin Glenn (District 1) Dylan Hedrick (District 7) - Deputy Chairperson Ronald Jones (Mayor) - Chairperson Koni Kaiwi (District 2) Jonathan Kelly (District 1) David Morehead (District 6) David Perry (District 3) Mike Plumlee (District 4) Stephen Stanley (Mayor) - Second Deputy Chairperson Joe Thomas (District 7) Tony Torres (Mayor) John Willis (District 5)
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2018-19 City Council
DAVID GIBBONS 214-497-7121 Council1@GarlandTX.gov
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DEBORAH MORRIS 214-273-4387 Council2@GarlandTX.gov
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RICH AUBIN MAYOR PRO TEM 972-325-2529 Council5@GarlandTX.gov
ROBERT JOHN SMITH 469-223-4723 Council8@GarlandTX.gov
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SCOTT LEMAY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM 214-794-8904 Council7@GarlandTX.gov
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LORI BARNETT DODSON 972-205-2400 Mayor@GarlandTX.gov
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JERRY NICKERSON 972-205-2292 Council3@GarlandTX.gov