| 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: Library Board
Parks and Recreation Commission
Traffic Commission
(2) Discussion on Proposed City Council Strategic Goals and Planning; and
(3) 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; APM and Jessep;
(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; and
(11) Discuss Animal Control Management and Operations.
| 1. | MINUTES: Approval of the City Council minutes of the regular meeting held on June 3, 2014. |
| 2. | ORDINANCE NO. 7463: This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 8-4, Article II, Section 8-4-21 of the Amarillo Municipal Code regarding adding aircraft, watercraft and recreational vehicles to the definitions. |
| 3. | RESOLUTION - STATE SALES TAX FUNDING APPLICATION: This resolution authorizes the submission of an application to the Texas State Comptroller to seek state funds for the purpose of attracting and retaining events in Amarillo. The City of Amarillo, as the host community of the 2014 World Championship Ranch Rodeo and other eligible events, is eligible to receive a rebate of the lesser of half the sales tax generated by the event or half of the cost of hosting the event. If approved, the funds received will be utilized to provide local incentives to retain, pursue, and enhance the events that would be hosted in Amarillo. If this resolution is approved, subsequent approval of a participation agreement is consent agenda Item 7C. |
| 4. | RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING: This resolution conducts a public hearing on and considers ordering the removal of a substandard structure located at 911 Southwest 1st Avenue. |
| 5. | RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING: This resolution conducts a public hearing on and considers ordering the removal of a substandard structure located at 918 North Washington Street. |
| 6. | APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Appointment is needed for the following board: Board of Review-Landmarks & Historic District (3 year terms) 11/29/2005 Jacy Jenks 05/12/2014 (Citizen) 04/12/2011 Betty Trotter 05/21/2014 (Citizen) Vacancy |
| 7. | 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 - Fire Hydrant Installations and Valve Replacement:
Award to low responsive bidder: Amarillo Utility Contractors, Inc. -- $198,926.75
This item awards a construction contract for the replacement of a 24 inch water valve on Plains Blvd. and the installation of new three (3) new fire hydrants at school locations. The installation of the new hydrants will improve fire coverage for Eastridge, Will Rogers and Mesa Verde elementary schools. Funding for this contract is available from the approved FY 2013/2014 Utilities Division Capital Improvement Project budgets and the 2013 Water Expansion and Improvement Fund.
B. Award - Rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewer Mains:
Award to low responsive bidder: Amarillo Utility Contractors, Inc. -- $758,362.40
This item awards a construction contract for the rehabilitation of deteriorating six (6) to eight (8) inch sanitary sewer mains using the pipebursting method. The mains are in various residential additions including North Heights, Westlawn, Southlawn, Washington Center, Eastridge, and East Amarillo. Funding for the project is available in the Approved 2014 Utilities Division Capital Improvements budget.
C. Approval - Event Support Contract for 2014 World Championship Ranch Rodeo:
This item approves an agreement between the Working Ranch Cowboy Association and the City of Amarillo to secure eligibility for the possible rebate of the state portion of the sales tax attributable to the Working Ranch Cowboy Association event held in Amarillo. Funds received from any state sales tax rebate will be used to create a funding mechanism to support and promote events such as the World Championship Ranch Rodeo. This agreement relates to the resolution above in Item 3.
D. Dedications and Acceptances:
1) Three tracts of land for public right of way purposes in Section 136, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County for Americans with Disabilities Act improvements along Grand Street.
2) Three drainage easements of varying sizes in Sections 61 and 72, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County for area watershed.
| 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 6th day of June 2014. |