AGENDAS
FOR THE AMARILLO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2014 AT 1:30 P.M. ON THE THIRD FLOOR, ROOM 303, CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, 509 S. E. 7th AVENUE, AMARILLO, TEXAS, AND FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMARILLO CITY COUNCIL AT 3:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL 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 Council 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
Board of Review-Landmarks & Historic District
Emergency Care Advisory Board
Planning and Zoning Commission

(2) Presentation and Discussion - Amarillo Police Department 2013 Racial Profiling Report;

(3) Presentation and Discussion - Draft Drought Contingency Ordinance;

(4) Consider future agenda items.

B. City Council 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; and APM;

(6) Discuss 2012 Atmos Rate Appeal and associated matters;

(7) Discuss SPS TCRF and rate case and associated matters;

(8) To deliberate regarding security devices or security audits, security personnel;

(9) Discuss gifts or donations to the City;

(10) Discuss City Council Strategic Planning Workshop;

(11) Discuss the appointment of the Finance Director;

(12) Discuss City Manager duties and associated matters;

(13) Infill Development; and

(14) TxDOT turn back program.

REGULAR MEETING ITEMS

INVOCATION:  Kevin Deckard, Polk Street United Methodist Church
PROCLAMATION: "Beta Sigma Phi Week"

1. MINUTES:   
Approval  of  the City Council minutes of the regular meeting held on April 15, 2014.

2. RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING: 
This resolution conducts a public hearing on and considers ordering the removal of a substandard structure located at 1506 South Lincoln Street.

3. RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING: 
This resolution conducts a public hearing on and considers ordering the removal of a substandard structure located at 100 North Louisiana Street.

4. RESOLUTION - ACCEPTANCE OF SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT GRANT: 
This resolution accepts a $9,000 grant from the Texas Department of Transportation for selective traffic (seatbelt) enforcement activities during the upcoming Memorial Day Holiday.  This grant will pay for overtime wages and other associated expenses for Amarillo Police Department officers participating in the enforcement program.

5. 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 - Street Sweepers:
Award on HGAC Cooperative Purchasing Agreement to Schwarze Industries, Inc. -- $526,040.00

This item approves the purchase of two (2) street sweepers. The purchases replace equipment which has exceeded its useful life. Delivery is anticipated in early June.  One sweeper is for the Street Department and the other for the Drainage Utility Department. This purchase represents a 15% increase since the last sweeper purchase in 2012.  Funding for this purchase is available in the approved Municipal Garage fund budget.

B. Award  - Police Officer Professional Liability Insurance:
                Best Evaluated Proposal - Neely, Craig & Walton-Scottsdale Indemnity Company  -- $179,144.00

This item awards a contract in response to a Request for Proposal for Police Officer Professional Liability Insurance coverage. The coverage is for $16 million per occurrence and $16 million aggregate limits. The annual premium is $179,144 with a $100,000 self-retention from the City's self insurance fund.  The covered departments include the Amarillo Police Department, Amarillo International Airport Police, the Amarillo Fire Marshalls, and the Amarillo Emergency Communication Center. The term of the policy is one year with recommended two (2) one year renewal options. Funding for this contract is available from the City of Amarillo Self Insurance Fund.

C. Award - Heavy Trucks:
    Award to low bidders meeting specifications as follows:
    Roberts Truck Center - Lines 3,7,10,11 $698,585.00
    Amarillo Truck Center - Lines 8,9 201,198.00
    Total Award $899,783.00

This item approves the purchase of 11 heavy trucks, trailers and equipment used by various City Departments which include Solid Waste Collection and Disposal, Streets, Park Maintenance, Drainage Utility, and Water Distribution. Nine (9) of the purchases are replacement vehicles and two (2) are additions to the fleet as approved in the 2013-14 budget. This overall bid represents a 10.6% increase from the most recent purchases of similar equipment in 1999 and 2013.  Funding for this award is available in the approved Municipal Garage fund budget.

D. Award - Forklifts:
Award to lowest responsive bidder: Associated Supply Co. - $86,438.56

This item approves the purchase of four (4) forklifts to be used by various City Departments. The purchases replace existing equipment which has exceeded its useful life. Funding for the purchase is available in the approved Municipal Garage fund budget.

E. Award - Colonies Public Improvement District Projects:
Award to low responsive bidder: Amarillo Utility Contractors - $1,145,274.80

This item awards a contract for the construction of site amenities, lighting and landscaping for the Colonies Public Improvement District for Unit 50-A. Work will include the construction and installation of masonry, cast stone planters and logo, concrete pavers, lighting and planting beds. This project will be funded by the developer, who will be reimbursed by property assessments from Colonies property owners.  Since this project will involve the future use of Colonies Public Improvement District funds, the City has overseen the design and bidding process of this project. The project is recommended for approval by the Colonies Public Improvement Advisory Board.  No City Capital Funds are required for this project.

F. Approval -- Lease Agreement:
      Lessor:  Clarendon College
      Terms and Conditions as noted
Overview; This item approves a Lease Agreement for a parking lot located on Lakeview Drive in Section 227, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, Texas.  The Lessor will pay $200.00 per month for a period of five (5) years.

MISCELLANEOUS

1. Planning and Zoning Commission, minutes of March 24, 2014.

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 18th day of April 2014.