| 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 Review for Landmarks and Historic Districts
Community Development Advisory Committee
Downtown Urban Design Review Board
Environmental Advisory Committee
Photographic Traffic Signal Enforcement Committee
Traffic Commission
Zoning Board of Adjustment
(2) Discussion: Park Master Plan 2012 Update
(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 City Secretary;
(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.
| 1. | MINUTES: Approval of the City Commission minutes of the regular meeting held on October 9, 2012. |
| 2. | ORDINANCE NO. 7369: This is the first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning of a 18.24 acre tract in Section 64, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Randall County, in the vicinity of Saxon Way and Perry Avenue from Agricultural District to Residential District 1 for single-family detached homes. This is recommended for approval by a 5:0 vote of the Planning and Zoning Commission. |
| 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 - Cationic High Float Rapid Set - 2% Polymer:
Award to best evaluated proposer - Western Emulsions, Inc.
Price per Gallon: $2.76
Annual Amount: $165,600.00
This item awards a contract for a specialized emulsion product to seal cracks in city streets. The requested product is consistent with the Texas Department of Transportation standard specification and is used by the City Street Department in its routine crack-seal program. The best and final proposal includes an adjustment clause should a lower cost be offered another purchaser; the City of Amarillo will receive a commensurate reduction. The price represents a slight decrease of .5% from the current pricing. The Street Department anticipates using 60,000 gallons annually. Funding for this purchase is available in the approved FY 2012-13 Street Department Operating Budget.
| 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 12th day of October 2012. |