AGENDAS
FOR THE AMARILLO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2015 AT 4:00 P.M. ON THE THIRD FLOOR, ROOM 303, CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, 509 SOUTHEAST 7th AVENUE, AMARILLO, TEXAS, AND FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMARILLO CITY COUNCIL AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF CITY HALL.
Please note: The City Council may take up items out of the order shown on any Agenda. The City Council reserves the right to discuss all or part of any item in an executive session at any time during a meeting or work session, as necessary and allowed by state law. Votes or final decisions are made only in open Regular or Special meetings, not in either a work session or executive session.
WORK SESSION
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City Council will discuss or receive reports on the following current matters or projects.
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(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
Center City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 1 Board of Directors
Colonies Public Improvement District Advisory Board
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
Downtown Urban Design Review Board
Library Advisory Board
Vineyard Public Improvement District Advisory Board
Zoning Board of Adjustment
(2) Presentation and Discussion:
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Ordinance No. 7333 and related matters regarding Homeless Services in Amarillo and forming an ad hoc subcommittee;
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Proposed Changes - Temporary Signs and Banners re: Locations.
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(3) Consider future agenda items.
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City Council may receive reports on or discuss any of the following pending projects or matters in Work Session or Regular Meeting:
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(1) Amarillo Economic Development Corporation incentive project and related matters;
(2) 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);
(3) Proposed acquisition and disposition of real property for municipal, economic, recreational or cultural projects;
(4) 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; Discussion of Type A and Type B Economic Development Corporations;
(5) To deliberate regarding security devices or security audits, security personnel; ________________________________________________________________
REGULAR MEETING ITEMS
INVOCATION
PRESENTION: Ambuc Check Donation
($444,092.57 for the splash pad design and construction at Medical Center Park)
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MINUTES: Approval of the City Council minutes of the regular meeting held on November 17, 2015.
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ORDINANCE NO. 7568: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance annexing 480+ acres of land in Sections 2 and 3, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Section 2, Block 2, J. Poitevent Survey, and Section 232, Block 2, AB&M Survey, all in Randall County, Texas, in the vicinity of Hollywood Road/Loop 335 and Western Street.
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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:
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Award - Design & Construction of Splash Pad at Medical Center Park:
Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks -- $434,236.57
This item awards a contract with Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks for the design and construction of a drain away splash pad at the Medical Center park, replacing an existing and aged playground. This facility is part of the planned barrier-free playground and is funded in its entirety through a donation by the Southwest Ambucs.
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Award - Fire House Safety Trailer:
Mobile Concepts -- $56,896.38
This item awards the purchase of a trailer and fire safety house used for fire safety training, replacing an aged piece of similar equipment. Funding for the purchase is in the Municipal Garage's approved budget in the Rolling Stock and Equipment Account.
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Award - Cutaway Transit Vans:
Creative Bus Sales, Inc. -- $2,110,247.00
This item awards the purchase of twelve new Cutaway vans built on Freightliner Chassis' for use by the Transit Department in the operation of Fixed Routes and Spec-Trans Service. The new vehicles are replacing current vehicles in the Transit fleet with excessive mileage. Funding for this purchase is through Transit's Federal allocations - $2,110,247.00 (83%) and the Department's approved budget in the Rolling Stock Account - $358,741.90 (17%).
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Award - Service Center Transit Garage Improvements:
Tri-State General Contracting Group, Inc. -- $260,000.00
This item awards a contract with Tri-State General Contracting Group, Inc. for the construction of new overhead air and lube system, new interior and exterior lighting and associated electrical work and coating of the concrete work areas within the Transit Garage. Funding for this contract is through Transit's approved budget in the New Air/Lube System Account.
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Award - Repair of Electric Blowers - Hollywood Road Wastewater Treatment Plant:
The Pros Company -- $50,529.40
This item award a contract with the Pros Company to repair electric blowers in two different locations used in wastewater treatment at the City's Hollywood Road Wastewater Treatment Plant. Funding for this contract is through the Department's approved budget in the R&M Improvements account.
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PUBLIC FORUM
Comments from interested citizens on matters pertaining to City policies, programs or services.
(This is the opportunity for visitors and guests to address the City Council on any issue. The City Council may not discuss any presented issue, nor may any action be taken on any issue at this time. Texas Attorney General Opinion JC-0169)
MISCELLANEOUS
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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 20th day of November 2015.
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