| 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 Hospital District
Amarillo Housing Finance Corporation
Bi-City County Public Health Board
Environmental Advisory Committee
Potter Randall Appraisal District
Texas Panhandle Centers
(2) Review and Discuss - Potential renewal of Teen Curfew Ordinance;
(3) Review and Discuss - Requested Changes and Amendments to the current Rotational Towing Contract.
(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) Confer with attorney and discuss threatened or pending litigation or settlement of same: Burch; Zambrana; Browne, Ethridge, Castleberry and D. Bastardo;
(6) Discuss Xcel Energy/SPS 2012 Rate Case and associated matters;
(7) Discuss 2012 Atmos Rate Appeal and associated matters;
(8) To deliberate regarding security devices or security audits, security personnel;
(9) Discuss the appointment of the Assistant City Manager Finance;
(10) Confer with attorney on referendum petition(s); and
(11) 83rd Legislative Session.
| 1. | MINUTES: Approval of the City Commission minutes of the regular meeting held on February 5, 2013. |
| 2. | ORDINANCE NO. 7391: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance changing the zoning of Lots 1 thru 7 and Lots 12 thru 17, Block 1, Western Plateau Addition No. 1, in Section 6, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Randall County, from Planned Development District 358 and Residential District 1 to Amended Planned Development 358A for expansion of an existing institutional land use. |
| 3. | RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER CERTAIN CONDITIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AT THE LOCATION STATED: This resolution sets the date and time for a public hearing to determine if a property constitutes a public nuisance and thereby declared as dangerous structures. A copy of this resolution will be mailed to all interested parties providing ten (10) days notice of the public hearing. |
| 4. | RESOLUTION: This resolution calls the regular municipal election to be held on May 11, 2013. The election will be for the offices of Mayor, Commissioner Place 1, Commissioner Place 2, Commissioner Place 3, and Commissioner Place 4. |
| 5. | RESOLUTION - STATE SALES TAX FUNDING APPLICATION: This resolution authorizes the submission of an application to the State Comptroller to seek state funds for the purpose of attracting and retaining events in our city. The City of Amarillo, as the host community of the Working Ranch Cowboy Association event and other eligible events, is eligible to receive a rebate of the lesser of half the sales tax generated by the event or half of the cost of hosting the event. If these funds are received, they would be utilized to provide local incentives to retain, pursue, and enhance those events that would be hosted in Amarillo. If this resolution is approved, a participation agreement would be required for approval as shown on consent agenda Item C. |
| 6. | APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Appointment is needed for the following board: Bi-City-County Public Health Board 11/19/02 Kevin Hawkins 01/31/2013 |
| 7. | 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. Award - Heavy Trucks and Trailers:
Award to low bidders meeting specifications as follows:
Roberts Truck Center - Lines 1,3-8,10,11 $2,049,564.00
Amarillo Truck - Line 2 299,628.00
Bruckners Truck Sales - Line 9 579,126.00
Caldwell Country Ford - Lines 12-15 309,732.00
Total Award $3,238,050.00
This item approves the purchase of 39 heavy trucks, trailers and equipment used by various City Departments which include Streets, Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection, River Road Reclamation, Parks Maintenance, Solid Waste Collection and Disposal, Traffic Field, and Fire Support. Most are replacement vehicles, but two are first time purchases. This bid represents an overall 8% increase from the most recent purchase. Funding for this award is available in the approved Municipal Garage Rolling Stock budget.
B. Approval - Joint Election Agreements:
Terms and conditions as noted
This is for approval of an Agreement for the Randall County Election Administrator to conduct a joint election on May 11, 2013 between the City of Amarillo, Amarillo Independent School District and Amarillo Junior College District. This allows the participating entities to share polling place locations and authorizes the Randall County Election Administrator to perform the duties associated with an election. The conduct of a joint election will reduce election costs for each of the entities.
C. Approval -- 2013 Working Ranch Cowboys Association Support Agreement:
This item approves a support agreement between the Working Ranch Cowboys Association and the City of Amarillo. The purpose of the Support Agreement is to secure eligibility for the possible rebate of the state portion of the sales tax attributable to the Working Ranch Cowboys Association event held in Amarillo. Funds received from any state sales tax rebate will be used to create a funding mechanism to support and promote events such as the Working Ranch Cowboys Association National Finals. This agreement relates to the resolution above in Item 5.
| 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 (Southeast 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 8th day of February 2013. |