| 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
Canadian River Municipal Water Authority
Emergency Care Advisory Board
Health Facilities Corporation
Library Board
Parks and Recreation 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, James; and TCEQ Compliance;
(6) Discuss 2012 Atmos Rate Appeal and associated matters;
(7) To deliberate regarding security devices or security audits, security personnel;
(8) Confer with attorney on referendum petition(s);
(9) 83rd Legislative Session; and
(10) Discuss gifts or donations to the City.
| 1. | MINUTES: Approval of the City Commission minutes of the regular meeting held on June 25, 2013. |
| 2. | ORDINANCE NO. 7413: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 7351 to correct a typographical or scrivener formatting error in Section 4-3-31 relating to residential roofing requirements. The 2012 ordinance included a map which, when codified, obscured certain text for decking requirements. The ordinance makes no changes to the requirements. |
| 3. | PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED ANNEXATION: This resolution sets the date, time and place to conduct a public hearing on the proposed annexation of 340 ± acres of unincorporated land in Section 65, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Randall County, in the vicinity of Soncy Road/Loop 335 and Arden Road. This is recommended by a 5:0 vote of the Planning and Zoning Commission. |
| 4. | RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER CERTAIN CONDITIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AT THE LOCATIONS STATED: This resolution sets the date and time for a public hearing to determine if the property at 4810 Mountain Drive constitutes a public nuisance and thereby declared as dangerous structure, and if the property at 3816 Northeast 9th Avenue constitutes a public nuisance with solid waste accumulation. |
| 5. | RESOLUTION - TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: This resolution authorizes the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for adjustment of city utilities in the Phase I of the Loop 335 Expansion. The anticipated cost of the Phase I water and sewer locations is estimated at $135,375 of which approximately 80% will be eligible for TXDOT reimbursement. |
| 6. | 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 - Asbestos Abatement Contract - Prana Buildings:
Award to lowest responsive bidder: R.L. Abatement, Inc. -- $87,600.00
This item awards a contract to remove asbestos containing material (ACM) from Buildings 5105 and 6105 at the Rick Husband International Airport property. Removal of asbestos is a requirement of the PRANA master lease agreement approved in October 2012. Funding for the project is available in 2012-13 approved capital improvement budget for asbestos abatement work at the Airport.
B. Award - Site Lighting Improvements at City View Park:
Award to lowest responsive bidder: American Electric -- $56,119.00
This item awards a contract for the installation of 14 park lights along the 2,200 lf of walking trail at City View Park. The contract includes electrical service for lighting and hot water in the restrooms. Funding for the contract is available from the approved capital improvement project budget for park security lighting.
C. Approval - Hollywood Road Plant Land Lease Agreement:
Parties: City of Amarillo and Leven Farms
Acreage: 586 +/-
Lease Term: 5 years
Price per Year: $15,000.00
Total Lease Price: $75,000.00
This item approves the lease of two tracts of City-owned land in Randall County for agricultural purposes. The lease is recommended with the high bidder, Leven Farms, who will use the property for dry-land agricultural operations for the five year lease period. This lease presents a 60% increase from the prior lease. Revenue from this lease agreement will be retained in the City of Amarillo Water and Sewer Fund.
D. Approval - Junior League of Amarillo Volunteer Agreement:
City of Amarillo and the Junior League of Amarillo
This item approves an agreement with the Junior League of Amarillo to provide volunteers and funding from their Community Trust Fund to the Amarillo Zoo. Under the proposed agreement, the Junior League will provide a minimum of five volunteers to assist in providing visitor services at the Zoo. This agreement does not create a financial obligation on the part of the City of Amarillo.
E. Approval - Purchase of Property:
3206 South Washington
This item approves a real estate contract for the purchase of 3206 Washington Street owned by Patricia Rushing Chandler. The agreed upon sales price is $125,000.00.
| 7. | PRESENTATION: Amarillo Police Department will receive a second recognition under the Texas Law Enforcement Recognition Program from the Texas Police Chiefs Association. |
| 8. | PRESENTATION: 2013 EVERY DROP COUNTS: This presentation will provide an overview of Amarillo’s water usage and the conservation goals and activities for the 2013 Every Drop Counts Campaign. |
| 1. | Planning and Zoning Commission, minutes June 10, 2013 |
| 2. | 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 28th day of June 2013. |