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- Consent agenda (multiple bids, property acquisitions, development agreements, staffing realignment and related items) — Approved (motion by Council member Beard; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Moore). Item 2f (Holford multipurpose recreational facility design) was removed from the consent agenda and considered separately.

- Item 2f, award professional services agreement to Overland Partners (Holford multipurpose facility design; not‑to‑exceed $2,000,000; overall budget $18,000,000) — Approved (motion by Council member Beard; second by Mayor Pro Tem Moore). Vote recorded as unanimous at the meeting.

- Item 8, sale of 519 State Street to Al Ice House Garland LLC (performance‑based incentive package capped at $700,000; sale and development agreement as presented) — Approved (motion by Council member Beard; second by Mayor Pro Tem Moore). Vote: approved with Council member Dutton recorded in opposition.

- Item 9a, zoning case (postponement requested by applicant) — Postponed to June 17, 2025 (motion by Council member Hedrick; second by Council member Dutton). Vote: unanimous.

- Item 9b, major waiver to downtown sign standards for 622 West State Street (Epiphany Gallery) — Approved (motion by Council member Beard; second by Council member Bass). Planning Commission had recommended approval 9–0; staff reported broad community support in responses.

- Appointments: Art Munoz and Ashton Tayson were appointed to the Animal Services Advisory Committee/Bridal Services Advisory Committee (as listed in the agenda) — Approved (unanimous roll call votes on nominations).

Several items (detailed project budgets, contract terms and deadlines) require follow‑up by staff as the council moves into implementation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Garland - City Council - May 06, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal votes and appointments taken at the May 6 Garland City Council meeting, including consent agenda approvals, property sale, sign waiver and board appointments.","taxTitle","Garland, Dallas County, Texas","taxId",2783,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6568248,"Council approves design contract for Holford multipurpose recreational training facility",215,2017000,2232000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206056-9d7849f897675056c53761b90a4de689&start=2017&end=2232","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206056-9d7849f897675056c53761b90a4de689/thumbnail_2017000.jpg","/articles/6568248/Garland/Dallas-County/Texas/Council-approves-design-contract-for-Holford-multipurpose-recreational-training-facility","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6568248-48294cb6cdab313106a4437ee5a50997/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168287&Signature=l7VMfAC7xJGYOndIm-GD8mlETeuJFwJqqHqsxnlYHGVh8POp64077f7UyXLdJgGQS2SVN1u0DMvKMhM3~tDIeM9S-YQs9-yrmmLhNyTGLv2-kikOTQu6hZp~bAnsRzr2K0ucSZAsn-zEnMgegPBF20AQd5pziSIA0rSKyd6JQxIGbLvhE15OtCqRsK3K78xMwYTWmVG0fS1YEddhh2LEIagPDNSZxWK8hzTGfXTHOhuUro4RqqCW5Iy28NWbjS~YSTXjrxGXhQlbiIjD9jTa33xPUOXsWAdOHTKh4SL5EB3JeN8OeQGzKrcvYc3-~puHR3Vh-tcB7nmiey6UF~cGGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Garland City Council on May 6 authorized a professional services agreement with Overland Partners to design a proposed two‑story multipurpose recreational training facility at the southeast corner of Holford Road and President George Bush Highway (Highway 190).

City staff said the overall project budget is $18,000,000 and recommended a not‑to‑exceed design contract of $2,000,000, which staff characterized as approximately 11% of total project cost and within common industry ranges for design fees. The facility is described in staff materials as supporting athlete training and operations.

Crystal (city staff) presented the item and answered council questions; Council member Dutton asked that the item be pulled from the consent agenda for transparency and had no substantive questions after the presentation. Council member Beard moved for approval; Mayor Pro Tem Moore seconded. With no further discussion, the council approved the item by voice vote.

Staff said the requested design contract is typical for early project phases and that the amount aligns with industry standards. No amendments were made at the meeting. The city will return with subsequent design and procurement steps as the project advances.","The council authorized a professional services agreement with Overland Partners for design of an $18 million multipurpose recreational training facility at Holford Road and President George Bush Highway.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6568253,"Council approves sale of 519 State Street to private developer after hours of public comment",1128,2241000,3369000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206056-9d7849f897675056c53761b90a4de689&start=2241&end=3369","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206056-9d7849f897675056c53761b90a4de689/thumbnail_2241000.jpg","/articles/6568253/Garland/Dallas-County/Texas/Council-approves-sale-of-519-State-Street-to-private-developer-after-hours-of-public-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6568253-64f53e1e4ba3c9f7475983482c2f4339/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168287&Signature=NobPmkctxhaasqwe5oqfX1IHToHZ7IM5fK7GvNzs8NLyGiQDCI2jXGgYEJveVcTumVzAlbdBqognMPDzoOKm-sLYUuVZOmgWx6d2jm1dUaclJfYMQmnvzWkJs5O1zahGAcgs~ptM06oJdSA3JFB5aUcpA0Fa77zkOe5y59XKtTdjaYcGjg9fPqxF4hkFAMQ8moSXyUhPs-pBnRqdBOSTN63WtYmBxbzbe-pPTcTzIB4XUIQ2Czb~K6cBZk5nr~3KmlGx9gNfg6hgeTHyVW5eUSi5LmDk6qagYBMsq6PPfXSG8PgRurnxp1YUkkYCaOFSX5K0KUwtQFTzM7sqb5Fqmg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Garland City Council voted 8–1 on May 6 to approve a sale and development agreement for 519 State Street in downtown Garland to Al Ice House Garland LLC, a private developer proposing to renovate the long‑vacant Jones Hardware building and operate a hospitality venue there.

City staff framed the proposal as a performance‑based, phased partnership intended to reactivate a building that has stood empty for about 30 years and to spur downtown foot traffic. Staff told the council the total proposed public incentive is capped at $700,000: a one‑time reimbursement of $500,000 issued after 30 consecutive days of operations and up to $40,000 per year for as many as five years (not to exceed $200,000) contingent on meeting appraised‑value and gross‑sales benchmarks.

The agreement calls for the developer to acquire the property at the appraised market value of $740,000 and to invest at least $3,840,000 overall, which staff described as including $2,500,000 in real‑property improvements and at least $600,000 in furniture, fixtures and equipment. The developer’s concept would add roughly 3,000 square feet to the site (bringing the total to about 13,000 square feet) and would include rentable event space and a second‑story patio overlooking the square. Staff said the deal includes clawback provisions and deadlines tied to demolition, construction and opening; failure to meet deadlines could require the developer to convey the property back to the city at fair market value.

Mayor Scott LaMay and staff said the city previously allocated $10 million in the TIF 1 project and finance plan for acquisition and redevelopment of this property; staff said $8 million of that allocation could be reprogrammed if the sale proceeds. Finance staff projected the payback for the proposed deal would be lengthy; in a high‑level 20‑year projection, staff estimated a payback horizon of roughly 17 years under the developer scenario and noted that a city‑owned event space option had different revenue and debt tradeoffs.

The proposal drew extended public comment both for and against the sale. Supporters said downtown needs a catalytic project to replace a deteriorating, long‑vacant building and cited the developer’s prior work in other Texas downtowns. Opponents raised concerns about parking capacity on the square, the size and character of the proposed venue relative to existing businesses, perceived limits of the public benefit, and whether the public process had sufficiently considered local operators and alternatives. Several speakers asked for stronger buyback or reuse protections; the city attorney said the contract does include an option for the city to purchase the property back at fair market value if it is no longer operated as the Owl/Al Ice House to a date specified in the agreement.

Developer representatives Don Dade and Mike Luther reiterated commitments in their proposal. Dade said, “I hope you approve it tonight.” Luther described the concept as “committed to honoring the conditions from the previous existing development agreement with the Jones family” and said the team aims to build a connected, community‑oriented venue.

Council member Beard moved to approve the sale; Mayor Pro Tem Moore seconded. The motion carried with Council member Dutton recorded in opposition.

The city clerk displayed the roll call after the vote; staff and the mayor encouraged continued public engagement on downtown projects going forward.","The Garland City Council voted to sell the long-vacant 519 State Street property to Al Ice House Garland LLC with a capped public incentive package and performance conditions after a prolonged public hearing and debate.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Garland City Council actions on May 6, 2025

Council approves design contract for Holford multipurpose recreational training facility

Council approves sale of 519 State Street to private developer after hours of public comment