| 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
Community Development Advisory Committee
Downtown Urban Design Review Board
Environmental Advisory Committee
(2) Presentation and Discussion of the proposed 2012/2013 Fiscal Year Budgets and Programs or Services for: Amarillo Hospital District Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Center City
(3) Discussion - Fiscal Year 2012/2013 City of Amarillo Budget and related items;
(4) 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) Discuss the appointment(s) of the presiding judge and/or associate judges of the municipal court;
(8) Potential changes and/or updates to Ambulance Ordinance and Permit;
(9) Confer with attorney and discuss threatened or pending litigation or settlement of same: Burch; Trujillo; Zambrana; Flores and Castleberry; and
(10) To deliberate regarding security devices or security audits, security personnel.
| 1. | MINUTES: Approval of the City Commission minutes of the regular meeting held on August 28, 2012. |
| 2. | NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE: THE CITY OF AMARILLO IS CONSIDERING A TAX RATE OF $0.32009, WHICH IS EQUAL TO THE CURRENT RATE. THIS PROPOSED RATE WILL RAISE MORE TAXES THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 0.79 PERCENT. THE TAX ON AN AVERAGE HOME LAST YEAR WAS $360.57. THE TAX ON AN AVERAGE HOME WOULD BE $363.45 UNDER THE PROPOSED RATE. |
| 3. | PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED RESTRICTIONS ON HAND-HELD CELL PHONE AND TEXTING USE WHILE DRIVING: This item conducts a second public hearing to solicit input regarding the recommendation to ban texting and hand-held cell phone use while driving. |
| 3. | PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED RESTRICTIONS ON HAND-HELD CELL PHONE AND TEXTING USE WHILE DRIVING: This item conducts a second public hearing to solicit input regarding the recommendation to ban texting and hand-held cell phone use while driving. |
| 4. | ORDINANCE NO. 7360: This is the first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning of a 1.47 acre tract in Section 4, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Randall County, in the vicinity of Olympia Drive and Ventura Drive from Planned Development District 306, Residential District 1, and Residential District 3 to Moderate Density District for single-family attached and detached home sites. This is recommended for approval by a 5:0 vote of the Planning and Zoning Commission. |
| 5. | ORDINANCE NO. 7361: This is the first reading of an ordinance vacating a 5 foot public utility easement in Lot 6, Block 21, North Highlands Subdivision in Section 157, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, in the vicinity of East Amarillo Boulevard and Hayes Street. This is recommended for approval by a 5:0 vote of the Planning and Zoning Commission. |
| 6. | ORDINANCE NO. 7362: This is the first reading of an ordinance vacating a portion of Willow Creek Drive in Section 165, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, in the vicinity of Willow Creek Drive and Broadway Drive. This is recommended for approval by a 5:0 vote of the Planning and Zoning Commission. |
| 7. | ORDINANCE NO. 7350: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-3, General Building and Construction Standards, of the Amarillo Municipal Code to adopt the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code. |
| 8. | ORDINANCE NO. 7351: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-3, General Building and Construction Standards, of the Amarillo Municipal Code by adopting the 2012 Edition of the International Residential Code. |
| 9. | ORDINANCE NO. 7352: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-3, General Building and Construction Standards, of the Amarillo Municipal Code to adopt the 2012 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code |
| 10. | ORDINANCE NO. 7353: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-3, General Building and Construction Standards, of the Amarillo Municipal Code by adopting the 2012 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code. |
| 11. | ORDINANCE NO. 7354: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-3, General Building and Construction Standards, of the Amarillo Municipal Code by adopting the 2012 Edition of the International Mechanical Code. |
| 12. | ORDINANCE NO. 7355: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-3, General Building and Construction Standards, of the Amarillo Municipal Code by adopting the 2012 Edition of the International Existing Building Code |
| 13. | ORDINANCE NO. 7356: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-4, Electricity, of the Amarillo Municipal Code by adopting the 2011 National Electrical Code. |
| 14. | ORDINANCE NO. 7357: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-5, Plumbing, of the Amarillo Municipal Code by adopting the 2012 Edition of the International Plumbing Code. |
| 15. | ORDINANCE NO. 7358: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-5, of the Amarillo Municipal Code by adopting the 2012 Edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. |
| 16. | ORDINANCE NO. 7359: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 10-2, Fire Prevention, of the Amarillo Municipal Code by adopting the 2012 Edition of the International Fire Code. |
| 18. | 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:
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A. Purchase - Ammunition: Award to low responsive bidders by line item as follows:
GT Distributors $ 12.088.70
(Lines 2,3,7,10,13,14,18,19,23,24)
Precision Delta 45,096.90
(Lines 6,8,11,16,20,21)
Grace Ammo LLC 12,427.00
(Lines 9,25)
Total Award $69,612.60
B. Purchase - Suburban Utility Vehicle: Award to Caldwell Country Chevrolet -- $38,777.00
This item approves the purchase of a Suburban Utility Vehicle from the HGAC Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for use by the Amarillo Fire Department. The vehicle will replace a 2001 model and represents a 11% decrease from the last purchase in 2010. Funding for this purchase is available from the Municipal Garage rolling stock account.
C. Award - Flexible Aggregate Base Material Annual Contract: Award to low responsive bidder: Texas Sand & Gravel, Inc. -- $198,750.00
This item approves the annual supply contract for flexible aggregate base material. This material is used by the City Street Department in the maintenance and repair of unpaved streets and alleys. The contract will provide 15,000 tons of material to be purchased and delivered throughout the year as-needed. The price reflects a decrease of 1.85% since last year's contract. Funding for this purchase is available in the approved FY 2011/2012 Street Department operating budget.
D. Approval - Site Development Amenities Project for the Colonies Unit 25: Award to low responsive bidder: Tri State General Contracting Group, Inc. -- $114,119.00
This project is for the labor and materials necessary for the construction of two medians with amenities in the Colonies Unit 25, Lexington Court Office Park. The project cost is 5% less than estimated. The Colonies Public Improvement District (PID) Advisory Board reviewed the bids and recommends award to the low bidder. The Colonies Developer will fund this project and will be re-paid through PID assessments on property owners in the development.
E. Approval - City of Amarillo votes for Places 11-14 on the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool:
The Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (IRP) provides excess Workers Compensation Insurance Coverage to the City and is governed by representatives elected by votes from member cities. This item casts the City's votes for representatives to fill Places 11, 12, 13, and 14. As the City began purchasing coverage through the IRP last year, this is the first time for the City to cast votes for the representatives. PRESENTATION:
2012 Every Drop Counts - Be Water Wise Update This presentation will provide an overview of the year-to-date water usage in Amarillo.
| 1. | Boards and Commissions - appointments as listed on attached. |