AGENDAS
FOR THE AMARILLO CITY COMMISSION WORK SESSION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2013 AT 1:00 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. IN 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

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 Committee for People with Disabilities
      Amarillo Economic Development Corporation
      Amarillo Hospital District
Amarillo Housing Finance Corporation
Bi-City-County Public Health Board
Environmental Advisory Committee
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board of Directors

(2) 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; D. Bastardo; and TCEQ Compliance;

(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) Confer with attorney on referendum petition(s), ballot format; and

(10) 83rd Legislative Session.

REGULAR MEETING ITEMS

INVOCATION:  Craig Albracht, Hillside Christian Church
PROCLAMATION: "Sexual Assault Awareness Month"

1. MINUTES:   
Approval of the City Commission minutes of  the regular meeting  held  on  March 19, 2013.

2. ORDINANCE NO. 7396: 
This is the second and final  reading of an ordinance changing the zoning of Lot 20, Block 3, South Park Unit No. 31, in Section 30, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Randall County, in the vicinity of Bell Street and Hyde Parkway from Planned Development District 269 to Amended Planned Development District for expansion of existing office complex.

3. ORDINANCE NO. 7397: 
This is the second and final reading of an ordinance changing the zoning of a 6.57 and a 26.53 acre tract of unplatted land in Section 39, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Randall County, in the vicinity of Pineridge Drive and Glenwood Drive from Agricultural District and Moderate Density District to Residential District 3 and Residential District 1, respectively.

4. ORDINANCE NO. 7398: 
This is the second and final reading of an ordinance changing the zoning of a 24.95 acre tract of unplatted land in Section 64, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Randall County, in the vicinity of Ellen Hope Street and Perry Avenue from Agricultural District to Residential District 2.

4. ORDINANCE NO. 7398: 
This is the second and final reading of an ordinance changing the zoning of a 24.95 acre tract of unplatted land in Section 64, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Randall County, in the vicinity of Ellen Hope Street and Perry Avenue from Agricultural District to Residential District 2.

5. RESOLUTION - TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AGREEMENT: 
This resolution approves an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation and authorizes the contribution of 10% of the costs for the acquisition of right of way and the associated relocation and adjustment of utilities for the development and construction of Loop 335 from Interstate 27 east to BNSF Railroad. The cost is estimated to be $291,193. The funding for the City participation is available from the transfer of funds from completed street improvement projects.

6. RESOLUTION - TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: 
This resolution authorizes the submission of an application for financial assistance to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) in an amount not to exceed $875,000.  The application is to construct improvements and extensions to the City’s Sewer System. Should this application be approved, the City will receive favorable financing terms for the $875,000 and will receive preference towards future TWDB applications related to construction of the proposed project.

7. RESOLUTION - TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: 
This resolution authorizes the submission of an application for financial assistance to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) in an amount not to exceed $700,000.  The application is to construct improvements and extensions to the City’s Sewer System.  Should this application be approved, the City will receive favorable financing terms for the $700,000 and will receive preference towards future TWDB applications related to construction of the proposed project.

8. RESOLUTION - MANAGEMENT AGENCY: 
This resolution designates the City of Amarillo as a Management Agency for wastewater collection and treatment and in accordance with the requirements of the  Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

9. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:  Appointments are needed for the following boards:
     
      Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities       03/24/2009 Hilda Easley 03/01/2013
      03/01/2007 Myrtle Hodge 03/01/2013
     
      Amarillo Hospital District (2 year terms)
      07/15/2008 Liz Hughes 04/01/2013
      08/23/2011 Bob Stafford 04/01/2013

10. 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. Acceptance - Contract for Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program:
      Agency:  Texas Department of State Health Services -- $751,491.00

This item accepts a contract extension for the City of Amarillo's Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program for a second six months. The maximum funding for the fiscal year is $1,656,690.  WIC provides supplemental nutritious foods, health assessments and referrals, and nutrition and breastfeeding education services for residents of Potter, Randall, Armstrong, Carson and Oldham Counties.

B. Approval - Change Order #7 - Potter County Well Field Collection System:

S. J. Louis Construction of Texas Ltd, LLP -- $ 74,360.00

Original Contract Total:                  $11,387,713.61
          Previous Change Orders:              $    710,676.56
          Requested Change Order:            $      74,360.00
          Revised Contract Total:                $12,172,750.17
          Cumulative % Change:                  6.89%

This item approves the final change order to the construction contract for the Potter County Well Field Collection System. The change order adjusts the final quantities for the total project, the most significant change is funding for 92 acres of grass. Funding for this change order is available within the original project budget.

C. Purchase - Solid Waste Refuse Containers:
      Award to low responsive bidders:
      Line 1 Three-cubic yard containers
  Roll Offs of America/USA $59,250.00

      Line 2 Eight-cubic yard containers
  Wastequip Incorporated $41,900.00
        $101,150.00

This item approves the annual purchase of solid waste containers used for both residential and commercial solid waste customers.  Both types of containers will replace existing units that are no longer repairable and to accommodate new service.  The requested purchase is for 125 three-cubic yard residential style containers and 50 eight-cubic yard commercial style containers.  Funds for this purchase are in the approved FY 2012-13 Solid Waste Collection Department operating budget.

D. Purchase - Downtown Lighting Project:
      Award to Techline Inc. -- $51,468.00


This item approves the purchase of 100 decorative downtown pedestrian LED lights to replenish the warehouse stock. The last purchase was made in April 2011. The demand for the LED pedestrian lights has exceeded the original expectation and all the lights received under the original purchase have been committed. The LED lights are sold to downtown property owners or developers undertaking streetscape improvements at cost. The costs of the lights have increased 14.79%. Funding for the purchase is available from the Warehouse Inventory account and will be reimbursed as the lights are sold.

PUBLIC FORUM
Comments from interested citizens on matters pertaining to City policies, programs or services.

MISCELLANEOUS

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 22nd day of March 2013.