| 1. | PUBLIC ADDRESS |
| 2. | City Council will discuss or receive reports on the following current matters or projects. |
A. Review agenda items for regular meeting and attachments;
B. TxDot Right-of-Way Mowing Update (including I-40 and I-27); and
C. Request future agenda items and reports from City Manager.
| 3. | CONSENT ITEMS:
It is recommended that the following items be approved and that the City Manager be authorized to execute all documents necessary for each transaction: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MAY BE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OR ACTION ON ANY OF THE ITEMS IS NECESSARY UNLESS DESIRED BY A COUNCILMEMBER, IN WHICH EVENT THE ITEM SHALL BE CONSIDERED IN ITS NORMAL SEQUENCE AFTER THE ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION HAVE BEEN ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION. |
A. CONSIDER APPROVAL - MINUTES:
Approval of the City Council minutes for the meeting held on September 3, 2019.
B. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7808:
(Contact: Marita Wellage-Reiley, Transit Director) This is the second and final reading of an ordinance authorizing an addition to the municipal code to formalize the governance of the transit system by adopting a new chapter in the code of ordinances. The addition will address management of the transit operation; define authorized service areas; and adopt bus fares and related provisions.
C. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7809:
(Contact: Anthony Spanel, Environmental Health Director) This is a second and final reading of an ordinance revising Chapter 8-5 Public and Environmental Health. With the passing of Senate Bill 476, Environmental Health’s Dog Friendly Patio requirements have become preempted by State law which takes effect 9/1/2019. The Chapter revision will also include a minor change in mobile food unit standards, general language cleanup, moving vended water/ice regulations into this chapter from State law, capping educational fees, increasing re-inspection fees, and better defining enforcement proceedings.
D. CONSIDER RENEWAL - AETNA:
(Contact: Mitchell Normand, Director of Human Resources) This item considers exercising the one-year contract renewal option with Aetna, the City’s medical carrier, for calendar year 2020.
E. CONSIDER RENEWAL - MAXOR:
(Contact: Mitchell Normand, Director of Human Resources) This item considers exercising the one-year contract renewal option with Maxor, the City’s prescription benefit manager, for calendar year 2020.
F. CONSIDER APPROVAL - TUBERCULOSIS FEDERAL GRANT:
(Contact: Casie Stoughton, Director of Public Health) Grant Amount -- $53,123.00 Grantor: Texas Department of State Health Services This item accepts the award from the Texas Department of State Health Services from January 1, 2020 thru December 31, 2020 to continue funding to prevent and control the transmission of active and latent tuberculosis.
G. CONSIDER AWARD - HOME DEPOT CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ANNUAL CONTRACT:
(Contact: Trent Davis, Director of Purchasing) Awarded to Home Depot through US Communities/Omnia Partners Contract in an amount not to exceed -- $68,500.00 This award is to approve a contract for the purchase of Construction Materials.
H. CONSIDER AWARD - MEDICAL SUPPLIES ANNUAL CONTRACT:
(Contact: Trent Davis, Director of Purchasing) Awarded to Minnesota Multistate Contracting Alliance (MMCAP) Total not to exceed -- $155,579.32 This award is to approve an annual contract for the purchase of Medical Supplies.
I. CONSIDER AWARD - WATER METERS SUPPLY AGREEMENT:
(Contact: Trent Davis, Director of Purchasing) Awarded to Core & Main in the amount of: $129,891.20 Awarded to Zenner USA in the amount of: $14,400.00 Total Amount to be awarded: $144,291.20 This award is to approve a contract for the purchase of water meters.
J. CONSIDER PURCHASE - B-4 AGGREGATE:
(Contact: Chris Mitchell, Street Superintendent) Awarded to J. Lee Milligan, Inc. -- $728,175.00 This item awards a contract for the purchase of Pre-coated B-4 Aggregate, used by the Street Division during the summer for sealcoating of paved streets.
K. CONSIDER AWARD - MANAGED PRINT SERVICES:
(Contact: Rich Gagnon, Information Technology) Tascosa Office Machines -- $1,250,000.00 This item represents a five-year agreement with Tascosa Office Machines to provide managed print services for all City departments.
L. CONSIDER AWARD - HEXAGON COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH CAD SOFTWARE UPGRADE:
(Contact: Rich Gagnon, Information Technology) Hexagon CAD Software Upgrade -- $493,981.62 This item purchases software licensing and services required to upgrade the CAD system. The CAD is a suite of software products used at the AECC for communicating and dispatching first responders.
M. CONSIDER AWARD -- 2017-2021 COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM FY 17/18 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS:
(Contact: Matthew Thomas, P.E., City Engineer) Amarillo Utility Contractors, Inc. -- $537,939.50 This item is to consider award of the construction contract for the replacement of select water distribution lines north of Amarillo Boulevard between Washington Street and Van Buren Street within the North Heights Neighborhood Plan Area.
| 4. | NON-CONSENT ITEMS: |
A. PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE:
(Contact: Michelle Bonner, Deputy City Manager) THE CITY OF AMARILLO IS CONSIDERING A TAX RATE OF $0.38851, WHICH IS GREATER THAN THE CURRENT RATE. THIS PROPOSED RATE WILL RAISE MORE TAXES THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 7.33 PERCENT. THE TAX ON AN AVERAGE HOME LAST YEAR WAS $495.33. THE TAX ON AN AVERAGE HOME WOULD BE $537.04 UNDER THE PROPOSED RATE. This public hearing is the second public hearing on the proposed tax rate at this meeting Council must have a public hearing on the tax rate and announce meeting dates and times to adopt the tax rate.
B. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7810:
(Contact: Cris Valverde, Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services) This item is the first reading and public hearing to consider an ordinance rezoning a 17.69 acre tract of unplatted land in Section 183, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Randall County, Texas, plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from Agricultural District to Multiple-Family District 1. (Vicinity: Georgia Street and Farmers Avenue.)
C. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE AMARILLO POTTER EVENTS VENUE DISTRICT 2019/2020 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET:
(Contact: Michelle Bonner, Deputy City Manager) This resolution approves the 2019/2020 budget for the Amarillo-Potter Events Venue District. This budget is funded through a 5% car rental tax and a 2% hotel occupancy tax. The Amarillo-Potter Events Venue District operates and maintains voter approved entertainment venues within the City. This budget is recommended for approval by the Amarillo Potter Events Venue District Board.
D. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE AMARILLO HOSPITAL DISTRICT 2018/2019 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENT:
(Contact: Michelle Bonner, Deputy City Manager) This resolution approves the 2018/2019 fiscal year budget amendment. This budget amendment adjusts the 2018/2019 budget for the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) provided for in the 2017 Legislative Session.
E. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE AMARILLO HOSPITAL DISTRICT 2019/2020 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET:
(Contact: Michelle Bonner, Deputy City Manager) This resolution approves the 2019/2020 fiscal year budget and associated program of services for the Amarillo Hospital District (AHD). This budget is recommended for approval by the Amarillo Hospital District Board of Managers.
F. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE CENTER CITY TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ONE 2019/2020 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET:
(Contact: Andrew Freeman, Director of Planning and Development Services) This resolution approves the 2019/2020 fiscal year budget for the Center City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One. This budget is recommended for approval by the TIRZ #1 Board of Directors.
G. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWO (EAST GATEWAY TIRZ) 2019/2020 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET:
(Contact: Andrew Freeman, Director of Planning and Development Services) This resolution approves the 2019/2020 fiscal year budget for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two (East Gateway TIRZ). This budget is recommended for approval by the TIRZ #2 Board of Directors.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
City Council may convene in Executive Session to receive reports on or discuss any of the following pending projects or matters:
(1) Section 551.087 - Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations; discussion of commercial or financial information received from an existing business or business prospect with which the City is negotiating for the location or retention of a facility, or for incentives the City is willing to extend, or financial information submitted by same:
a. Discussion regarding commercial or financial information received from a business prospect and/or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect: Project # 19-03-01 (Manufacturing)
(2) Section 551.072 -- Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, sale, or value of real property and public discussion of such would not be in the best interests of the City’s bargaining position:
a. Discuss property located in the vicinity of Southwest 6th Avenue and South Western Street.
b. Discuss property located in the NE quadrant of the Central Business District. Amarillo City Hall is accessible to individuals with disabilities through its main entry on the south side (601 South Buchanan Street) of the building. An access ramp leading to the main entry is located at the southwest corner of the building. Parking spaces for individuals with disabilities are available in the south parking lot. City Hall is equipped with restroom facilities, communications equipment and elevators that are accessible. Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations or a sign language interpreter must contact the City Secretary’s Office 48 hours prior to meeting time by telephoning 378-3013 or the City TDD number at 378-4229. Posted this 6th day of September 2019. Regular meetings of the Amarillo City Council stream live on Cable Channel 10 and are available online at: http://amarillo.gov/city-hall/city-government/view-city-council-meetings Archived meetings are also available.