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Council approves resolution supporting opportunity‑zone designations
Summary
Council approved a resolution supporting opportunity‑zone designations in Garland; staff said the item was discussed at a prior work session and there were no public speakers at the meeting.
Council considered Item 9, a resolution supporting the designation of opportunity zones in the City of Garland. Staff reminded the council the item was discussed at the prior work session and that staff were available for questions; no speakers registered.
A motion to approve item 9 as presented was made and seconded, and the council approved the resolution with an 8–0 yes tally and 1 abstention (Carissa Dutton). The mayor and council offered no further discussion and the motion carried.
The resolution expresses council support for pursuing or endorsing opportunity‑zone designations that staff had recommended in the prior work session; staff will proceed according to the resolution's instructions and report any next steps to council.
