Kris Beard
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 1:01:05
- Avg per meeting
- 3:03
- Segments
- 859
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Top issues during term (20)
Community Outreach Programs
Outreach programs operate within designated departmental public education budgets.
Special Events Funding and Prioritization
The city provides matching funds for neighborhood projects, with some projects under $10,000 requiring no match.
Economic Development Summit Quorum Notice
None expected from this notice itself.
Land and Resource Management
The financial impact of this program is not yet known.
Multifamily Development and State Legislation
The agenda will influence how state funding and regulations affect the city's budget.
Commission Goals and Accomplishments
None.
Development Compliance and Transparency
Private commercial investment in District 8.
Short-term Rental Zoning
Impacts lodging tax collections and property values for existing short-term rental operators.
Neighborhood Revitalization
The program aims to improve neighborhoods without adding permanent city staff.
City Fees and Utility Transfers
Residential customers will save an average of $12 per month or $144 annually.
All Abilities Initiatives
Costs will depend on the scale of the proposed resource fair and existing municipal HR operational budgets.
Board and Commission Appointments
Vendor costs for evaluation services are part of the existing administrative budget.
DART Governance and Funding
DART's total proposed budget is approximately $1.8 billion, including capital investments in vehicle replacement and system modernization.
Animal Shelter Operations and Outreach
Operational updates may reflect existing city budget allocations for animal care and control services.
Homestead and Senior Tax Exemptions
This rate will determine the property tax liability for all property owners in the city.
Director's Update on City Initiatives
The event will require budget allocation, which is currently being reviewed.
Senior Social Support and Case Management
Assistance is provided through charitable organizations and county programs at no direct city cost.
FY 2027 Budget and Tax Rate Rebalancing
Sets the property tax rate at 67.99 cents per $100 of valuation for FY 2026-2027, affecting all property owners in Garland.
Facilities Contract Management & Downtown Agreements
Identified potential savings and efficiencies across security camera support contracts, furniture procurement, and billing error recoveries.
Departmental Capacity and Call Volume
This process supports the city's ability to fill budgeted police vacancies.
Decisions during term (163)
Recorded while Beard was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of April 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Consider Approval of Minutes from April 14, 2026 Meeting
ADJOURN
Approval of General Election Canvass Ordinance
Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Elected Council Members
April 27, 2026 Plan Commission Minutes
GDC Amendment ORD 26-04
Approval of March 13, 2026 Meeting Minutes
ADJOURN
Approval of April 2, 2026 Minutes
Consider Approval of the Senior Citizen Advisory Commission Minutes for the April 2, 2026 Meeting
Approval of April 1, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Consider Approval of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Minutes for the April 1, 2026 Meeting
Approval of April 1, 2026 Meeting Minutes
ADJOURN
Approval of April 7, 2026 Meeting Minutes
ADJOURN
Approval of Consent Agenda
Amendments to Fireworks Prohibited Ordinance
Alcohol Variance for 209 S. Kirby Street
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