AGENDAS
FOR THE AMARILLO CITY COMMISSION WORK SESSION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 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
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City Commission will discuss or receive reports on the following current matters or projects.
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(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 Hospital Managers
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 Convention and Visitor's Council
Amarillo Potter Events Venue District
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One
(3) Discussion - Fiscal Year 2012/2013 City of Amarillo Budget and related items;
(4) Consider future agenda items.
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City Commission may receive reports on or discuss any of the following pending projects or matters in Work Session or Regular Meeting:
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(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.
REGULAR MEETING ITEMS
INVOCATION: Jim Shelburne, Washington Avenue Christian Church
PROCLAMATION: "Blood Cancer Awareness Month"
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MINUTES:
Approval of the City Commission minutes of the regular meeting held on September 4, 2012.
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PUBLIC HEARING ON FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 BUDGET:
This Budget will raise more total property taxes than last year’s budget by $264,159 or 0.83%, and of that amount $459,443 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year.
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ORDINANCE NO. 7363:
This is the first reading of an ordinance adopting the City of Amarillo budget for the 2012/2013 fiscal year. This budget allows for the City to continue providing effective public services, programs and assistance to Amarillo residents in the upcoming year.
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ORDINANCE NO. 7364:
This is the first reading of an ordinance approving the City of Amarillo tax roll, setting an ad valorem property tax rate and levying a tax on all property subject to taxation within the City for the 2012 tax year. This ordinance establishes an ad valorem tax rate of $0.29276 per $100.00 property valuation for City maintenance and operations expenses and $0.02733 per $100.00 property valuation for existing debt expenses resulting in a total ad valorem rate of $0.32009 per $100.00 property valuation.
THIS TAX RATE WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 0.79% PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $0.46.
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ORDINANCE NO. 7365
This is the first reading of an ordinance approving the City’s participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) updated service credits and five-year vesting programs. These items help insure that the City remains competitive in attracting and retaining quality personnel.
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ORDINANCE 7366:
This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Division 6, Chapter 16, Article IV, of the Amarillo Municipal Code. This ordinance enacts a ban on the use of hand-held wireless devices on the public streets in Amarillo. Use of a wireless device through a voice operated hands-free device is allowed by this ordinance.
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ORDINANCE NO. 7360:
This is the second and final 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.
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ORDINANCE NO. 7361:
This is the second and final 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.
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ORDINANCE NO. 7362:
This is the second and final 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.
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RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF AMARILLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 2012/2013 BUDGET:
This resolution approves the 2012/2013 Amarillo Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Budget. This budget is funded by an existing one-half cent local sales tax and is utilized to attract and develop industrial, manufacturing and associated economic development enterprises as well as to retain and expand existing qualified business. These activities create employment and economic development opportunities for our community. This budget is recommended for approval by the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.
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RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING:
This resolution conducts a public hearing on and considers ordering the removal of a substandard structure located at 90 N. Florida Street.
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RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING:
This resolution conducts a public hearing on and considers ordering the removal of a substandard structure located at 2202 Northwest 1st Avenue.
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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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Approval - Agreement for Services with Center City of Amarillo, Inc.:
This is approval of a one (1) year agreement with Center City of Amarillo, Inc. for services associated with the preservation, improvement and revitalization of the Central Business District of Amarillo. For these services performed, the City of Amarillo is to provide $135,000 in total funding. This funding provides matching funds for an established façade grant program and Center City, Inc. administrative operations.
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Award - Airport Food, Beverage and Gift Concession Contract:
Award to best evaluated proposer: Tailwind Deli News and Gifts, Inc.
This item awards the airport concessions contract for the provision of food and gift services. Tailwind will provide listed concession services on both the land and secure sides of the airport terminal. The proposal includes an escalating minimum guaranteed payment to the airport and is for a ten year contract period.
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PUBLIC FORUM
Comments from interested citizens on matters pertaining to City policies, programs or services.
MISCELLANEOUS
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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 7th day of September 2012.
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