| 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 Housing Finance Corporation
Board of Review - Landmarks & Historic District
Emergency Care Advisory Board
Health Facilities Corporation
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Board of Directors
Traffic Commission
(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 2012 Atmos Rate Appeal and associated matters;
(7) To deliberate regarding security devices or security audits, security personnel;
(8) Discuss City Manager Jarrett Atkinson’s performance evaluation and compensation;
(9) Confer with attorney on referendum petition(s);
(10) 83rd Legislative Session; and
(11) Discuss gifts or donations to the City.
| 1. | MINUTES: Approval of the City Commission minutes of the regular meeting held on May 14, 2013. |
| 2. | RESOLUTION - ELECTION CANVASS: This resolution canvasses the returns and declares the results of the regular and special election held on May 11, 2013. |
| 3. | OATH OF OFFICE: Honorable Douglas Woodburn, 108th District Court Judge, to conduct the Oath of Office for the Mayor and Commissioners elected on May 11, 2013. |
| 4. | REMARKS: Remarks by the Mayor and Commissioners. |
| 5. | 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 this property constitutes a public nuisance and thereby declared as dangerous structure. A copy of this resolution will be mailed to all interested parties providing ten (10) days notice of public hearing. |
| 6. | ORDINANCE NO. 7407: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance changing the zoning of Quail Creek Unit No. 30 in Section 25, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Potter County, in the vicinity of Bridlewood Drive and Tascosa Road from Residential District 2 to Residential District 3. |
| 7. | ORDINANCE NO. 7403: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 7003, the existing gas franchise between the City of Amarillo and Atmos Energy. This amendment is limited to the transportation of natural gas and the value thereof pursuant to Atmos’ franchise rights for the use of the public rights of way. |
| 8. | APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Appointment is needed for the following board: Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Board of Directors (2 year terms) 08/31/2010 James Wester 03/20/2013 |
| 9. | CONSENT AGENDA: It is recommended that the following item be approved and that the City Manager be authorized to execute all documents necessary for each transaction: |
A. Approval - Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Projects:
The Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors has unanimously approved the following projects and requests consideration by the Amarillo City Commission:
1) International Paper - International Paper Company will install a new production machine at a cost of $2 million at their present facility in northeast Amarillo. The Amarillo EDC has agreed to provide a grant/rebate in the amount of $98,500 to offset the additional property tax resulting from the new investment. This project will expand the production capabilities at the Amarillo facility and support retention of the existing workforce.
2) Coca-Cola Refreshments Distribution Center - This project approves an Amarillo EDC contract with Southwest General Contractors to expand and renovate the former Zarges building in the CenterPort Business Park for a new Coca-Cola Refreshments distribution center. This item is for a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract amount of $3,989,603 and an estimated construction time of seven months following completion of architectural design and specifications. Approval of this project will allow Coca Cola Refreshments to relocate to the CenterPort Business Park from their present downtown location. This project supports the retention of the existing Coca-Cola operation in Amarillo and makes the downtown property available for the approved redevelopment projects.
3) Texas A&M Agrilife Research and Extension Center - This project authorizes the Amarillo EDC to provide matching funds up to $87,500 to construct a Plant Pathology Greenhouse at the Bushland Agricultural Research facility. Construction of this Greenhouse supports farming and ranching operations in the region, which are key components to the Amarillo regional economy.
B. Approval - Aviation Clear Zone Easements:
1) Aviation Clear Zone Easement being 4,600 feet MSL above the plat of Bennett Acres Unit No. 1, in Section 149, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Randall County, from Robert and Marie Bennett.
2) Aviation Clear Zone Easement being 4,900 feet MSL above the plat of Ojeda's Little Acre Addition Unit No. 1, in Section 173, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Randall County, from Armondo and Nolia Ojeda.
3) Aviation Clear Zone Easement being 3,755 feet MSL above the plat of Centerport Addition Unit No. 4, in Section 72, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, from Richard David.
4) Aviation Clear Zone Easement being 5,200 feet MSL above the plat of City View Estates Unit No. 11, in Section 231, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Randall County, from Matt Griffith.
5) Aviation Clear Zone Easement being 3,755 feet MSL above the plat of R&B Industrial Park Unit No. 7, in Section 72, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, from Nord S. Sorensen.
C. Dedications and Acceptances:
1) Dedication of two Xcel Electrical Easements in Section 170, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, in the vicinity of Southeast 8th Avenue and Pierce Street for installation of electrical equipment related to upgrades of the Atmos Building.
2) Dedication of a 0.188 acre tract of land for public right-of-way purposes in Section 60, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Potter County, in the vicinity of American Drive and Tiltrotor Drive for installation of utilities related to construction of the latest phase of Bell Helicopter.
| 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 17th day of May 2013. |