AGENDAS
FOR THE AMARILLO CITY COMMISSION WORK SESSION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2012 AT 1:30 P.M. ON THE THIRD FLOOR, ROOM 303, CITY COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, 509 S. E. 7th AVENUE, AMARILLO, TEXAS, AND FOR THE REGULAR  MEETING  OF  THE  AMARILLO CITY COMMISSION AT 3:00 P.M. THE COMMISSION CHAMBER ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF CITY HALL.
Please note: The City Council may take up items out of the order shown on any Agenda. The City Council reserves the right to discuss all or part of any item in an executive session at any time during a meeting or work session, as necessary and allowed by state law. Votes or final decisions are made only in open Regular or Special meetings, not in either a work session or executive session.

WORK SESSION

A. City Commission will discuss or receive reports on the following current matters or projects.

(1) Review agenda items for the regular meeting, miscellaneous attachments; and appointments for the following boards and commissions:        Amarillo Health Facilities Corporation
Amarillo Housing Finance Corporation
Board of Review for Landmarks and Historic Districts
Downtown Urban Design Review Board
Environmental Advisory Committee

(2) Discussion - Fiscal Year 2012/2013 City of Amarillo Budget and related items;

(3) Discussion - Amarillo Traffic Commission report to the City Commission regarding cell phone use while driving and associated recommendations;

(4) Discussion - Proposed Adoption of 2012 International Codes as recommended by the City of Amarillo Construction Advisory and Appeals Board (CAAB);

(5) Discussion - Proposed Application for Texas Enterprise Zone Project Designation submitted by Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Inc.; and

(6) Consider future agenda items.

B. City Commission may receive reports on or discuss any of the following pending projects or matters in Work Session or Regular Meeting:

(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;

(8) Confer with attorney and discuss threatened or pending litigation or settlement of same: Burch; Trujillo; Zambrana; Flores and Castleberry; and

(9) To deliberate regarding security devices or security audits, security personnel.

REGULAR MEETING ITEMS

INVOCATION:  Greg Dowell, Central Church of Christ

1. MINUTES:   
Approval of the City Commission  minutes  of  the  regular  meeting  held  on August 14, 2012.

2. ORDINANCE NO. 7348: 
This is the first reading of an ordinance adopting the 2012/2013 budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Vineyard Public Improvement District (PID).  The Vineyard PID is located in northwest Amarillo south of the Loop and Broadway Drive.  This ordinance is recommended for approval by a unanimous vote of the Vineyard Public Improvement District Advisory Board.

3. ORDINANCE NO. 7349: 
This is the first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning in Block 58, Bivins Addition Amended, Section 187, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, from Residential District 1 to Residential District 1 with a specific use permit for philanthropic uses related to Mary E. Bivins Foundation.  This is recommended for approval by a 6:0:1 vote of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

4. RESOLUTION - REVISION TO THE CITY OF AMARILLO PURCHASING AUTHORITY: 
This resolution adopts the State purchasing threshold of $50,000 and over for City Commission approval and authorizes the City Manager or his designees to approve purchases under $50,000.  Further, the resolution authorizes the City Manager to revise the City’s purchasing policies and procedures to implement these changes.  Approval of these policy changes will promote efficiency, reduce cost for both bidders and the City, and allow for more prompt and timely purchases of items under the $50,000 limit required for Commission approval.

5. CONSENT AGENDA:  It is recommended that the following items be approved and that the City Manager be authorized to execute all documents necessary for each transaction:

A. Purchase - Underpass Flood Gates: Award to lowest responsive bidder: Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc. -- $44,750.00

This item approves the purchase of flood gate systems for the railroad underpasses at Southeast 3rd and Southeast 10th Avenues. This will be the first installation of a flood gate system that will include warning lights, gates, and backup LED warning signs. The funding for this purchase is available in the approved 2010-11 Traffic Engineering Capital Improvement Program budget.

B. Approval - Motor Fuels Annual Contract:       Award to lowest responsive bidder: Davidson Oil Company as follows:
      Diesel: $0.0275/gallon discount from the OPIS composite
      Gasoline: $0.0175/gallon discount from the OPIS composite

This item awards an annual contract to provide diesel fuel estimated at a value of $2,231,552 and unleaded gasoline estimated at a value of $1,679,400 to the City of Amarillo. Fuel is purchased on an as-needed basis and delivered to strategic locations to service the various City fleets. The prices represent no net change from the 2010-11 contract pricing. Funding for this purchase is available in the approved FY 2011-12 Municipal Garage Operating Budget.

C. Approval - License and hold Harmless Agreement:
License and Hold Harmless for a marquee sign overhanging in the public right-of-way of Polk Street, adjacent to Lot 11, Block 61, Glidden & Sanborn Addition, Section 169, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County in the vicinity of Southeast 6th Avenue and Polk Street for Amarillo National Bank.

D. Approval - Amendment to Automated Red Light Program Services Contract and Right of Way Use Contract:
The item approves the first amendment to the Automated Red Light Program Services Contract and Right of Way Use Contract with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. for the extension of the program for five (5) additional years. The amendment also authorizes automatic renewals of the contract for subsequent five (5) year periods unless terminated. The Traffic Engineer and the City Attorney reviewed and approved the amendment.

PUBLIC FORUM
Comments from interested citizens on matters pertaining to City policies, programs or services.

MISCELLANEOUS

1. Boards and Commissions - appointments as listed on attached.  Amarillo City Hall is accessible to individuals with disabilities through its main entry on the south side (S.E. 7th Avenue) 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 17th day of August 2012.