| 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 Managers
Amarillo Local Government Corporation
Board of Review - Landmarks & Historic District
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
Downtown Urban Design Review Board
Library Advisory Board
Traffic Advisory Board
Zoning Board of Adjustment
(2) Presentation and Discussion: Proposed FY 2015/2016 City of Amarillo Budget and related matters;
Amarillo Hospital District
Center City of Amarillo, Inc.
Center City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Board of Directors
(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 and related matters;
(2) Possible groundwater rights transactions in Potter, Carson, Roberts or Ochiltree Counties;
(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: Atmos (2012 rate case) Burch; Zambrana, Torres, West, Johnson, Mission Pipe and SPS 2014 Rate Case;
(6) To deliberate regarding security devices or security audits, security personnel;
(7) TxDot Right-of-Ways Maintenance, projects and improvements;
(8) City’s organizational structure; including Fire Marshall’s office;
(9) Recycling yard regulation;
(10) Discuss and review City and TxDot Road Projects and 58th Avenues, Southwest 9th Avenue, Fulton Drive, and 2015 Overlay Program;
(11) Stormwater management and update;
(12) Amarillo Citizens for Open Government discussion; and
(13) Training & Qualifications of Model Police Departments.
| 1. | MINUTES: Approval of the City Council minutes of the regular meeting held on August 25, 2015. |
| 2. | NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE: THE CITY OF AMARILLO IS CONSIDERING A TAX RATE OF $0.35240, WHICH IS GREATER THAN THE CURRENT RATE. THIS PROPOSED RATE WILL RAISE MORE TAXES THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 5.00 PERCENT. THE TAX ON AN AVERAGE HOME LAST YEAR WAS $399.01. THE TAX ON AN AVERAGE HOME WOULD BE $422.44 UNDER THE PROPOSED RATE. |
| 3. | ORDINANCE NO. 7547: This is the first and final reading of an ordinance considering all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of "City of Amarillo, Texas, Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, New Series 2015A", including the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of such bonds and providing for the redemption of the obligations being refunded. This issuance refunds three existing issuances and is estimated to produce a net savings to the City of approximately $3.1 million. |
| 4. | ORDINANCE NO. 7548: This is the first and final reading of an ordinance considering all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of "City of Amarillo, Texas, Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, New Series 2015", including the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of such bonds. The proceeds from this debt issuance will be used to finance the costs of constructing improvements and extensions to the City’s waterworks system. This issuance is approved for assistance through the Texas Water Development Board Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to construct the Arden Road water pipeline and related improvements. |
| 5. | ORDINANCE NO. 7539: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance adopting the 2015/2016 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. |
| 6. | ORDINANCE NO. 7540: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance adopting the 2015/2016 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. |
| 7. | ORDINANCE NO. 7541: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance adopting the 2015/2016 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. |
| 8. | ORDINANCE NO. 7542: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance adopting the 2015/2016 budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Vineyards Public Improvement District (PID). This ordinance is recommended for approval by a unanimous vote of the Vineyards Public Improvement District Board of Directors. |
| 9. | ORDINANCE NO. 7543: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance adopting the 2015/2016 budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Quail Creek Public Improvement District (PID). This ordinance is recommended for approval by a unanimous vote of the Quail Creek Public Improvement District Board of Directors. |
| 10. | ORDINANCE NO. 7544: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance adopting the 2015/2016 budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Greenways Public Improvement District (PID). This ordinance is recommended for approval by a unanimous vote of the Greenways Public Improvement District Board of Directors. |
| 11. | ORDINANCE NO. 7545: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance adopting the 2015/2016 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. |
| 12. | ORDINANCE NO. 7546: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance adopting the 2015/2016 budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Town Square Public Improvement District (PID). The Town Square PID is located at Soncy and Hillside Roads in Amarillo. |
| 13. | RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF AMARILLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 2015/2016 BUDGET: This resolution approves the 2015/2016 Amarillo Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Budget. This budget is funded by an existing one-half cent local sales tax and is utilized to attract and develop industrial, manufacturing and associated economic development enterprises as well as to retain and expand existing qualified business. These activities create employment and economic development opportunities for our community. This budget is recommended for approval by the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors. |
| 14. | RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF 2015/2016 AMARILLO-POTTER EVENTS VENUE DISTRICT BUDGET: This resolution approves the 2015/2016 Budget for the Amarillo-Potter Events Venue District. This budget is funded through a 5% car rental tax and a 2% hotel occupancy tax. The Amarillo-Potter Events Venue District operates and maintains voter approved entertainment venues within the City. This budget is recommended for approval by the Amarillo-Potter Events Venue District Board. |
| 16. | 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 - Surface Use Agreement:
Parties: City of Amarillo and Henry Leven
This item approves the terms and conditions regarding the use of the surface of City owned groundwater rights in Carson County. The City is constructing two water wells and related appurtenances on the land covered by this agreement. PRESENTATION: 2015 Every Drop Counts Poster Contest winners announced.
| 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 28th day of August 2015. |