(1) Review agenda items for the regular meeting, miscellaneous attachments; and appointments for the following boards and commissions:  Amarillo Housing Finance Corporation
Board of Review for Landmarks and Historic Districts
Planning and Zoning Commission

(2) Review and discuss proposed Ordinance expanding the existing Central Business District "Open Container" prohibitions generally West, South and North;

(3) Review and discuss proposed Ordinance regarding golf fees; and

(4) Consider future agenda items.

(1) Amarillo Economic Development Corporation incentive project;

(2) Possible groundwater rights transactions in Hartley, Potter, Carson, Roberts or Ochiltree Counties; including Canadian River Municipal Water Authority and related acquisitions;

(3) Downtown Development/Redevelopment (studies, progress reports, plans, proposed projects - TIRZ No. 1, Center City, Inc., Downtown Amarillo, Inc. and/or Amarillo Local Government Corporation);

(4) Proposed acquisition and disposition of real property for municipal, economic, recreational or cultural projects;

(5) 2012 Water Conservation and Use Discussion;

(6) Discuss Atmos Rate Review Mechanism rider and the associated rate and regulatory matters;

(7) Potential changes and/or updates to Ambulance Ordinance and Permit; and

(8) Confer with attorney and discuss threatened or pending litigation or settlement of same: Burch; Trujillo; Tortella.

A.

Purchase - Street Sweeper: Cooperative Purchasing Purchase: Kinloch Equipment & Supply, Inc. -- $218,473.00 This item approves the purchase of a street sweeper from the Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Contact. This item is a routine replacement for Unit #6140, a 2008 model Elgin Broom Bear. This purchase represents a 2% increase since the last sweeper purchase in 2011. Funding for this purchase is available from the Municipal Garage Rolling Stock Fund.

B.

Purchase - Vactor Truck: Cooperative Purchasing Purchase:  Freightliner of Austin - $307,530.00 This item approves the purchase of an additional vactor truck from the Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Contact. This is a budgeted addition and is being purchased through the BuyBoard to ensure this unit will match the existing unit for commonality in parts, service and training.  Funding for this purchase is available from the Municipal Garage Rolling Stock Fund.

C.

Award - Water Distribution Improvements at Willow Creek and Cherry Avenue: Award to low responsive bidder:  Amarillo Utility Contractor Inc. --$178,098.00 This item awards a construction contract to re-route the 10-inch water main at Willow Creek and the 12-inch water main at Cherry Avenue. Both projects are required for the Dumas Drive (US 287) TXDOT Bridge Replacement project at both locations. The award represents a 15% savings from the estimated project cost. Funding for this project was approved in the FY2011/2012 Water Extension and Improvement Fund.

D.

Award - Water Well Motors, Pumps and Electrical Cable Annual Contract: Award to low responsive bidder: Gicon Pump & Equipment, Inc. -- $502,830.00 This item awards a contract to replace 16 well motors and pumps and 8,000 feet of electrical cable to ensure that City's water wells are available for use throughout the year. The award represents a 20% savings from the project estimate. Funding for this purchase is available in the approved in the FY2011/2012 Water Production Department operating budget.

E.

Award - Mower Equipment:       Award on various cooperative purchasing contracts as follows:   Bid 4049 - C&M Golf & Grounds Equipment (BuyBoard) -- $248,742.36   Bid 4052 - John Deere Company (TXMAS) -- $133,990.94   Bid 4053 - Professional Turf Products (BuyBoard) -- $356,379.21M This item is the purchase of mowing equipment for Parks Maintenance, Ross Rogers Golf Course and Comanche Trail Golf Course from two cooperative purchasing contracts. A total of twenty-three (23) pieces of equipment, which include large and small park mowers, greens mowers, groomers, seeder/thatchers, and greens sweepers will be purchased. All of the equipment is replacement for existing machines that have reached their useable lifespan. The combined bid prices represent a 4% increase from the last purchases. Funding for these purchases is available in the approved Municipal Garage Machinery replacement budget.

F.

Approval - Emergency Purchase Hangar 605 Repair: Award to Parsley's Sheet Metal and Roofing -- $36,000 This item approves the emergency repair of Hangar 605 at the Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport.  This hangar was damaged by high winds and required immediate repair on portions of the roof, the side panels, and skylights.  Funding for this award will be from the approved FY2011/2012 Airport Operating budget.