| 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: Airport Board
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
Texas Panhandle Centers
(2) Presentation and discussion: Proposed Municipal Annexation Policy.
(3) 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) Farmer’s Avenue road and drainage project along with the related financing; and
(10) Confer with attorney and discuss threatened or pending litigation or settlement of same: Burch; Trujillo; Zambrana; Flores and Castleberry; and
(11) To deliberate regarding security devices or security audits, security personnel.
| 1. | MINUTES: Approval of the City Commission minutes of the regular meeting held on September 18, 2012. |
| 2. | ORDINANCE 7367: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance changing the zoning of a tract in Section 161, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, in the vicinity of Willow Creek Drive and River Road from Moderate Density District to General Retail District for a Dollar General retail store. |
| 3. | APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Appointments are needed for the following board: Zoning Board of Adjustment (3 year term) 01/12/99 Tom Higley 09/01/12 |
| 4. | 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 - Tractors:
Award to low responsive bidder: Green Country Equipment -- $58,620.42
This item is the purchase of two farm type tractors for use by the Street Department in their daily operations. These units will replace existing 1997 models that have surpassed their usable lifespan. Funding for this purchase is in the approved Municipal Garage Machinery Replacement Budget. The price reflects a 17% increase since a tractor was last purchased in 2010.
B. Purchase - Stainless Steel Diaphragm Valves:
Award to low responsive bidder: HD Supply Waterworks -- $56,382.11
This item is the purchase of two replacement diaphragm valves. One is a replacement for the existing 20" valve at the 34th Pump Station and one is a replacement for the existing 8" valve for the McCormick Road metering station. Funding for this purchase is in the approved FY 2011/2012 Utilities Division Capital Improvement Program and Operating Budget
C. Approval - Agreement for Services with Downtown Amarillo, Inc.: This item approves a one (1) year agreement with Downtown Amarillo, Inc. for services associated with the successful implementation of the approved Downtown Amarillo Strategic Action Plan, the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 (TIRZ) Project and Financing Plan, and the Civic Center Area Redevelopment Plan for the revitalization of downtown Amarillo. In consideration for these services, the City of Amarillo is to provide $276,298 in total funding.
| 5. | PRESENTATION: Upcoming September 28, 2012 Emergency Management Notification System Test. |
| 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 21st day of September 2012. |