| 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
Board of Appraisal Review
Community Development Advisory Committee
Construction Advisory and Appeals Board
Environmental Advisory Committee
Ports-to-Plains Board
Zoning Board of Adjustment
(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;
(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) Potential private gifts and donations to the City;
(7) 2011 Water Conservation and Use Discussion;
(8) Discuss 2011 Wildfire incident and preparedness; and
(9) Discuss Atmos Rate Review Mechanism rider and the associated rate and regulatory matters; and
(10) Proposed 2011-2012 Street Reconstruction and Overlay Locations and Schedule
| 1. | MINUTES: Approval of the City Commission minutes of the regular meeting held on October 18, 2011. |
| 2. | RESOLUTION - APPROVING AMARILLO LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION BYLAWS AMENDMENTS: This resolution approves two amendments to the Bylaws of the Amarillo Local Government Corporation. The first change amends Article I, Section 8 to provide for committees that function in an advisory-only role and that may be appointed by the President. The second change amends Article II, Section 10 to provide that a Director may rely on both the work of consultants to the Board and also that of employees, agents, and authorized consultants of the City of Amarillo. The Amarillo Local Government Corporation Board of Directors unanimously approved these changes at their October 19, 2011 and they are presented here for final City Commission approval. |
| 3. | RESOLUTION - APPROVING CITY PARTICIPATION IN NORTH LOOP AND COULTER FRONTAGE ROAD PROJECT: This resolution approves the City’s participation with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in a project to develop a frontage road on the north section of Loop 335 east of Coulter. Under the terms of this resolution, TxDOT will acquire the necessary right-of-way through donation and the City agrees to bear 10% of the cost of the right-of-way and any necessary utility adjustments. Due to the donation of the property and no apparent utility conflicts, there is no expected cost to the City. |
| 4. | ORDINANCE NO. 7299: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance changing the zoning of Lot 5, Block 210, Holland Addition in Section 156, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, in the vicinity of Northeast 3rd Avenue and Lincoln Street, from Multiple-Family District 1 to Multiple-Family District 1 with a specific use permit for placement of a Type A manufactured home. |
| 5. | ORDINANCE NO. 7300: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance changing the zoning of Lot 29, Block 17, Mesa Verde Addition in Section 126, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, in the vicinity of Northeast 32nd Avenue and Grand Street, from Residential District 2 to Residential District 2 with a specific use permit for placement of a carport within the front-yard setback. |
| 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 - Medical Supplies Annual Contract: Award to low responsive bidder by line item as follows:
Moore Medical $25,144.43
(Lines 1, 3, 10, 11, 15, 20-22, 26, 27, 29, 45, 47, 51, 53, 54,
60, 64, 66, 68, 69-71, 74, 77-80, 84, 85, 91, 92, 95-97,
102-104, 108-110, 116, 118, 126, 128, 134, 151, 152, 154,
174, 177, 186, 202)
Alert Services $ 107.51
(Line 2)
McKesson General Medical $18,292.20
(Lines 4-6, 24, 28, 30, 31, 37, 38, 58, 63, 75, 132, 137,138,
140, 166, 168, 181, 182, 199)
Bound Tree Medical $ 5,815.02
(Lines 32-34, 41, 42, 86, 87, 90, 105, 106, 119, 141-143,
160-162, 170, 171, 189, 190)
B. Approval - Asphaltic Concrete Annual Contract: Award to best evaluated proposer - Advantage Asphalt Contracts
Cost Per Ton: $54.00
Estimated Annual Contract - $900,000
Liquid Asphalt Base Price per Ton: $525.00
Adjustment Based on Change In Asphalt Price: $2.00/ton to City per
$25.00 change in Liquid Asphalt Price/ton
This item approves the annual contract to purchase asphaltic concrete (hot-mix). The contract contemplates the purchase of an estimated 16,666 tons of material throughout the year. Due to the fluctuation in the cost of the base product throughout the year, the contract includes an escalator/de-escalator in the cost per ton paid by the City based on the change in the cost of the base material. Funding for this purchase is in the approved FY 2011/2012 Street Department Operating budget.
C. Purchase - Fire Trucks: Award on Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) Cooperative Purchasing Contract to Hall Buick, Pontiac GMC - $586,597.00
This item approves the purchase of two fire trucks for the Amarillo Fire Department. The first unit is a Grass Fire truck that will replace an existing 1993 unit that has surpassed its usable lifespan. The second unit is a standard pumper engine that will replace an existing 1995 unit. These units are recommended for purchase on the cooperative purchasing contract to ensure consistency across the fleet. Doing so allows for common training, repairs, and maintenance. Funding for this purchase is in the approved FY 2011/2012 Municipal Garage Equipment Replacement fund.
| 1. | Boards and Commissions - appointments as listed on attached |