| 13. | PRESENTATION: City of Amarillo Economic Update |
| 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: Canadian River Municipal Water Authority
Library Board
Parks and Recreation Commission
Redstone Public Improvement District
Zoning Board of Adjustment
(2) Discussion: Proposed 2014/2015 Fiscal Year City of Amarillo Budget;
(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) To deliberate regarding security devices or security audits, security personnel;
(8) Discuss Animal Management and Welfare Management and Operations;
(9) Discuss gifts or donations to the City for Parks project;
(10) Discussion on Municipal efforts and options to regulate Payday Lending and Auto Title Loans;
(11) Refugee resettlement;
(12) Boards and Commissions review and update;
(13) Discuss Proposed Rules of Texas Railroad Commission;
(14) TxDot Right-of-Ways Maintenance and Improvements;
(15) Discuss Taxis, Limousines, and Car-for-Hire Services, including Uber and related matters.
(16) Implementation of the City’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Plans.
| 1. | MINUTES: Approval of the City Council minutes of the regular meeting held on August 5, 2014. |
| 2. | PUBLIC HEARING - DISCUSS AND CONSIDER PROPOSED TAX RATE: This item is to discuss and consider the proposed tax rate for maintenance and operation and debt service for the proposed 2014/2015 City of Amarillo fiscal budget. |
| 3. | ORDINANCE NO. 7467: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance changing the zoning of a 2.67 acre tract of unplatted land in Section 64, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Randall County, from Agricultural District to Moderate Density District, in the vicinity of Nancy Ellen Street and Hillside Road for residential development. |
| 4. | ORDINANCE NO. 7468: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance changing the zoning of a 2.12 acre tract of unplatted land in Sections 24 and 25, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Potter County, from Agricultural District to Office District 1, in the vicinity of Tascosa Road and Ravenwood Drive for various office related land uses. |
| 5. | ORDINANCE NO. 7469: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-10, Division 6, of the Amarillo Municipal Code to provide comprehensive revisions to the landscaping requirements. |
| 6. | ORDINANCE NO. 7470: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 4-6, Article V, of the Amarillo Municipal Code to change the utility coordination meeting times to once per year. |
| 7. | ORDINANCE NO. 7471: This is the first reading of an ordinance adopting the 2014/2015 budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Colonies Public Improvement District (PID). The Colonies PID is located within the Colonies Subdivision in Southwest Amarillo. This ordinance is recommended for approval by a unanimous vote of the Colonies Public Improvement District Board of Directors. |
| 8. | ORDINANCE NO. 7472: This is the first reading of an ordinance adopting the 2014/2015 budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Point West Public Improvement District (PID). The Point West PID is located adjacent to the Amarillo Medical Center in West Amarillo. This ordinance is recommended for approval by a unanimous vote of the Point West Public Improvement District Board of Directors. |
| 9. | ORDINANCE NO. 7473: This is the first reading of an ordinance adopting the 2014/2015 budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Tutbury Public Improvement District (PID). The Tutbury PID is located within the Tutbury Subdivision in Southwest Amarillo. This ordinance is recommended for approval by a unanimous vote of the Tutbury Public Improvement District Board of Directors. |
| 10. | ORDINANCE NO. 7474: This is the first reading of an ordinance adopting the 2014/2015 budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Redstone (PID). The Redstone PID is located South of Coulter Street and Hollywood Road in Amarillo. This ordinance is recommended for approval by a unanimous vote of the Redstone Public Improvement District Advisory Board. |
| 11. | RESOLUTION -- CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER CERTAIN CONDITIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN CONSTITUTE PUBLIC NUISANCES AT THE LOCATIONS STATED: This resolution sets the date and time for a public hearing on September 9, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. to determine if the property at 1506 Southeast 4th Avenue, constitutes a public nuisance and thereby declared as a dangerous structure. A copy of this resolution will be mailed to all interested parties providing ten (10) days notice of public hearing. |
| 12. | 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. Approval - Affiliation Agreement with Vista College:
This item approves a Clinical/Externship Site Affiliation Agreement with Vista College for vocational nursing students at the Amarillo Department of Public Health. The term of the agreement is three years. Nursing students must have educational hours in a clinical setting. The Public Health Department offers these opportunities to not only Vista College, but also Amarillo College, WTAMU, and Texas Tech School of Medicine for nursing students and residents.
| 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 8th day of August 2014. |