| 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: Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities
Amarillo Hospital District Board of Managers
Board of Review - Landmarks & Historic District
Colonies Public Improvement District Advisory Board
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
Convention and Visitor Council
Downtown Urban Design Review Board
Greenways Public Improvement District Advisory Board
Library Advisory Board
Point West Public Improvement District Advisory Board
Potter-Randall Appraisal Districts
Tutbury Public Improvement District Advisory Board
Vineyard Public Improvement District Advisory Board
Zoning Board of Adjustment
(2) Presentation and Discussion:
a. Proposed City organizational structure;
b. Downtown Amarillo, Inc. - Proposed Scope of Work
(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, projects or 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 and Qualifications of Model Police Departments.
| 1. | MINUTES: Approval of the City Council minutes of the regular meeting held on September 22, 2015. |
| 11. | RESOLUTION -- HOTEL FINANCING AND CONSTRUCTION TERM COMMENCEMENT ITEMS: This item considers for approval requests from the Amarillo Local Government Corporation ("LGC") and Supreme Bright Amarillo II, LLC ("Developer"), for the City Council to authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to (a) Confirm the Lease Agreements between the City and the Amarillo Local Government Corporation; (b) to acknowledge the Collateral Assignment of the Amended and Restated Economic Development Agreement between the City and Supreme Bright Amarillo II, LLC; (c) to provide Supreme Bright Amarillo II, LLC, a different construction laydown area on City land; (D) to provide Supreme Bright Amarillo II, LLC, a portion of a City facility for use in constructing two model hotel rooms; and (e) to agree to a Lease Commencement Date. |
| 2. | ORDINANCE NO. 7557: This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 7539 to correct a clerical error relating to the total amount of the 2015/2016 Colonies Public Improvement District (PID), budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Colonies PID. |
| 3. | ORDINANCE NO. 7552: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance rezoning Lot 16, Block 53, Eastridge Subdivision Unit No. 18, in Section 104, Block 2 AB&M Survey, Potter County, from Residential District 1 to Residential District 1 with a Specific Use Permit for the placement of a carport within the front yard setback, in the vicinity of Heather Street and Northeast 24th Avenue. |
| 4. | ORDINANCE NO. 7553: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance rezoning Lot 2, Block 1, Sears Park Addition Unit No. 3, in Section 226, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, from General Retail District to Planned Development District for a food quality testing facility, in the vicinity of Dixie Street and Southwest 15th Avenue. |
| 5. | ORDINANCE NO. 7554: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance rezoning of a 1.87 acre tract of unplatted land in Section 41, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Randall County, from Planned Development District 226 to General Retail District, in the vicinity of Southwest 45th Avenue and Golden Pond Place. |
| 6. | ORDINANCE NO. 7555: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance rezoning Lots 8 through 27, Heritage Hills Addition Unit No. 2, Section 65, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Randall County, from Residential District 2 to Residential District 3, in the vicinity of Zoe Drive and Canton Court. |
| 7. | ORDINANCE NO. 7556: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance providing an exemption as authorized under Section 681.008, Texas Transportation Code. The ordinance adopts the exemption from the payment of fees for parking in a public parking garage owned by the City of Amarillo for certain disabled Veterans and Military Award recipients. |
| 8. | RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING - HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN: This resolution conducts a public hearing and authorizes the City of Amarillo’s participation in the FY 2013 Potter/Randall County (PR) Hazard Mitigation Plan and to pursue FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (MHGP) funds that can be applied to mitigation projects up to 75% of the eligible costs if approved. Approval of this resolution and the subsequent plan provides a valuable tool to prioritize and direct hazard mitigation projects and also maintains the City’s eligibility to receive federal grant funds for identified mitigation projects. |
| 9. | RESOLUTION - APPROVING CHAPTER 380 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE GUIDES: This resolution approves the adoption of a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program. This economic development plan will promote local economic development and stimulate business and commercial activity by attracting jobs and high quality development in the City. |
| 10. | 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 public hearings on October 20, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. to determine if the properties at 2001 Northwest 19th Avenue and 1704 South Cleveland Street, constitute public nuisances and thereby declared as dangerous structures. 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. Award - Public Health Department Annual Vaccine Contract:
Award to MMCAP Purchasing Co-op - $518,035.82
This item approves an annual vaccine contract through the MMCAP purchasing cooperative for the purchase of vaccines used in the Refugee Health Program and the Adult Immunization Project. Funding for this Public Health specific purchase is through the Refugee Health grant and the Amarillo Hospital District DSRIP Program. These vaccines support the ongoing requirements of the Refugee Health Program and the Adult Immunization Project.
B. Award - Sewer Pipe Bridge Rehabilitation:
Award to West Texas Utility Contractors - $123,354.00
This item awards a construction contract for the sewer pipe bridge rehabilitation on River Road North of Loop 335 and T-Anchor and I-40. Funding for this award is in the approved Wastewater Department Capital Improvement Program.
C. Award - Housing Reconstruction Contract:
Award to Arnett Homes, Inc. - $123,500.00
Property: 819 North Van Buren
This item approves a contract for the reconstruction of a residence located at 819 North Van Buren Street under the Community Development Housing Rehabilitation Program. This program provides financial assistance to qualified low income homeowners for the renovation and improvement of their owner-occupied homes. As a condition of assistance, the homeowners agree to maintain their home as their residence for a period of not less than 20 years. Should the homeowner sell, rent or vacate the residence, the owner will be liable to repay a pro-rated amount of the award. Funding is available from the approved FY 2013-2014 Department of Housing and Urban Development Home Investment Partnership Program.
D. Purchase - Water Well Motors, Pumps and Electric Cable Annual Contract:
Award to low responsive bidder: Gicon Pump and Equipment, Ltd. -$512,230.00
This item awards the annual contract for replacement well motors, pumps and electrical cable to ensure that City water wells are available for use throughout the year and that any breakdowns or failures can be repaired with on-hand parts. The proposed award includes eight (8) new pumps and motors and 6,400 feet of submersible electric cable. The prices represent a 6.7% decrease from last year's contract prices. Funding for this purchase is in the approved FY 2014-2015 Water Production Department Operating Budget.
E. Approval - Firefighter Fatigue Uniforms Annual Contract:
Award to low responsive bidder: Lion First Responder PPE Inc. - $68,545.00
This item approves the annual contract to supply fatigue (duty) uniforms for the Amarillo Fire Department. These uniforms will be used to replace worn uniforms and to equip new firefighters. Uniforms are maintained in inventory and issued throughout the year on an as-needed basis. Funding for this purchase is in the approved Amarillo Fire Department operating budget.
F. Award - High Speed Internet Service Agreement:
Awarded to best evaluated proposers:
Suddenlink -- $120,550.00 (3-years)
AMA Tech Tel -- $34,560.00 (3-years)
This item awards a three-year agreement for high speed internet service at City Hall and the Amarillo Public Libraries. Funding for this purchase is in the approved FY 2014-2015 Information Technology Department Operating budget.
G. Award - Security and Inventory Management System for Amarillo Public Library:
Awarded to best evaluated proposer:
3M Library Systems, Inc. -- $67,079.50
This item awards the purchase of a security and inventory management system for the Amarillo Public Library. The system will provide enhanced customer service features and additional security for inventory protection This purchase includes workstations, software, security gates and technical support. The system will replace an outdated system that is no longer supported by the manufacturer. Funding for this purchase is in the approved FY 2014-2015 Amarillo Public Library Operating budget.
H. Approval - Landfill Environmental Services Contract:
HDR Engineering, Inc. -- amount not to exceed $79,000.00
This item amends HDR's current contract due to the submission of NMOC Tier 2 testing results to the Texas Commission Environmental Quality (TCEQ). HDR will begin work on the Gas Collection and Control System (GCCS) Design Plan to be submitted to the TCEQ by September 8, 2016. Funding is currently available in the City Landfill project account.
| 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 25th day of September 2015. |