| 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: Airport Board
Amarillo Hospital District Board of Managers
Amarillo Housing Finance Corporation
Civil Service Commission
Parks and Recreation Commission
Potter-Randall Appraisal District Board of Directors
The Vineyards Public Improvement District
Zoning Board of Adjustment
(2) Discussion and review of the proposed 2011/2012 City of Amarillo Budget and associated tax rate;
(3) 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;
(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 economic, recreational or cultural projects;
(5) To deliberate regarding security devices or security audits, security personnel;
(6) Confer with attorney on legal questions related to referendum petitions;
(7) Potential private gifts and donations to the City;
(8) 2011 Water Conservation and Use Discussion;
(9) Discuss 2011 Wildfire incident and preparedness; and
(10) Appointment of Municipal Judges.
| 1. | MINUTES: Approval of the City Commission minutes of the regular meeting held on September 6, 2011. |
| 2. | PUBLIC HEARING ON FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 BUDGET: This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year’s budget by $1,484,450 or 4.96%, and of that amount $496,381 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year. |
| 3. | ORDINANCE NO. 7238: This is the first reading of an ordinance adopting the City of Amarillo budget for the 2011/2012 fiscal year. This budget allows for the City to continue providing effective public services, programs and assistance to Amarillo residents in the upcoming year. |
| 4. | ORDINANCE NO. 7239: This is the first reading of an ordinance approving the City of Amarillo tax roll, setting an ad valorem property tax rate and levying a tax on all property subject to taxation within the City for the 2011 tax year. This ordinance establishes an ad valorem tax rate of $0.29230 per $100.00 property valuation for City maintenance and operations expenses and $0.02779 per $100.00 property valuation for existing debt expenses resulting in a total ad valorem rate of $0.32009 per $100.00 property valuation. THIS TAX RATE WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 3.51% AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000.00 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $9.51. |
| 5. | ORDINANCE NO. 7294: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance re-appointing existing judges now serving in the City of Amarillo Municipal Court. These appointments are for a two (2) year period as follows: Donna Clayton - Full-time Presiding Judge Jennifer Cates - Part-time Associate Judge Donald Conley - Part-time Associate Judge Sonya Letson - Part-time Associate Judge |
| 6. | RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF 2011/2012 AMARILLO HOSPITAL DISTRICT BUDGET: This resolution approves the 2011/2012 Budget and associated program of services for the Amarillo Hospital District. This budget is recommended for approval by the Amarillo Hospital District Board of Managers. |
| 7. | RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF 2011/2012 AMARILLO-POTTER EVENT VENUE DISTRICT BUDGET: This resolution approves the 2011/2012 Budget for the Amarillo-Potter Event Venue District. This budget is funded through a 5% car rental tax and a 2% hotel occupancy tax. The Amarillo-Potter Event Venue District operates and maintains voter approved entertainment venues within the City. This budget is recommended for approval by the Amarillo Potter Event Venue District Board. |
| 8. | APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Appointments are needed for the following boards and commissions: Airport Board (3 year terms): 12/16/08 Joanna Hillman 10/01/11 12/16/08 Dale Williams 10/01/11 Amarillo Hospital District Board of Managers (2 year terms): 01/12/10 Claudette Dove 10/01/11 08/27/08 Nancy Kritser 10/01/11 |
| 9. | 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 - Civic Center Auditorium Sound System Upgrade:
Award to low responsive bidder Norris Audio Video - $162,900.00
This item awards a contract to install a new sound system in the existing Civic Center Auditorium. Included in the bid are all necessary speakers, sound rack, amplifiers and related wiring and accessories. This system will replace the current sound system which is original to the auditorium. Funding for this award is in the approved Civic Center Capital Improvement Program budget.
B. Approval - Agreement for Services with Center City of Amarillo, Inc.:
This is approval of a one (1) year agreement with Center City of Amarillo, Inc. for services associated with the preservation, improvement and revitalization of the Central Business District of Amarillo. For these services performed, the City of Amarillo is to provide $125,000 in total funding. This funding provides matching funds for an established façade grant program and Center City, Inc. administrative operations.
C. Approval - Water Meters Annual Contract:
Award to low responsive bidder by lot as follows:
HD Supply Waterworks
(Lots 1, 2, & 3) $145,045.75
This item approves the annual contract for the purchase of water meters. The proposed contract includes approximately 1,700 meters of various sizes and fifteen hydrant meters. These meters are purchased and stocked on an as-needed basis. Over the course of the year, the meters will be issued to accommodate new development and to replace existing meters that are no longer accurate or repairable. Funding for this purchase is in the approved FY 2011/2012 Central Stores (warehouse) operating budget.
| 1. | Boards and Commissions - appointments as listed on attached |