AGENDAS
FOR THE AMARILLO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2016 AT 3:00 P.M. AND THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMARILLO CITY COUNCIL AT 5:00 P.M., CITY HALL, 509 SOUTHEAST 7th AVENUE, COUNCIL CHAMBER ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF CITY HALL, AMARILLO, TEXAS.
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 regular meeting and attachments;
(2) Consider appointments to Boards and Commissions: Amarillo Health Facilities Corporation
Amarillo Hospital District Board of Managers
Board of Review-Landmarks & Historic District
City Center Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Board of Directors
Community Development Advisory Committee
Construction Advisory and Appeals Board
Downtown Urban Design Review Board
(3) Consider future Agenda items.
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City Council may convene in Executive Session to receive reports on or discuss any of the following pending projects or matters:
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(1) Discussion regarding appointments to vacant Board positions; and discussion regarding qualifications, rights, duties and responsibilities of Board members and appointees, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.074; and
(2) Consult with Attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or settlement of same or, to consult with the attorney on a matter in which the attorney’s duty to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct conflicts with this chapter, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071. ________________________________________________________________
REGULAR MEETING ITEMS
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MINUTES:
Approval of the City Council minutes of the regular meeting held on January 12, 2016.
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RESOLUTION - NOMINATING BSA HOSPITAL, LLC AS A QUALIFIED BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE PROJECT UNDER THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM:
This item corrects Resolution No. 11-17-15-3 by considering a resolution nominating BSA Hospital, LLC to the Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism through the Economic Development Bank for designation as a qualified business and enterprise project under the Texas Enterprise Zone Program under the Texas Enterprise Zone Act. This request is related to a planned BSA capital projects totaling $25 Million for a new emergency room. Staff has reviewed the application and finds that it meets all stated criteria for this program. BSA is seeking the nomination to secure incentives offered by the State of Texas. There are no local incentives involved in this nomination request.
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RESOLUTION:
This resolution is support for an application for Affordable Housing to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Housing Tax Credit Program by SH Amarillo Soncy, LP, a private entity, Las Palmas, a development for affordable rental property located at 7525 South Soncy Road.
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RESOLUTION:
This resolution is support for an application for Affordable Housing to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Housing Tax Credit Program by SH Amarillo 77th, LP, a private entity, Valencia, a development for affordable rental property located at 7584 Southwest 77th Avenue.
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RESOLUTION:
This resolution is support for an application for Affordable Housing to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Housing Tax Credit Program by SH Amarillo GW, LP, a private entity, Marabella, a development for affordable rental property located on Arden Road and South Coulter Street.
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RESOLUTION:
This resolution is support for an application for Affordable Housing to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Housing Tax Credit Program by Liberty Vista, LP, a private entity, Weslaco Parkside, a development for affordable rental property located on Plum Creek Drive.
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RESOLUTION:
This resolution is support for an application for Affordable Housing to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Housing Tax Credit Program by OPG Coulter Partners, LLC, private entity, The Residence at Coulter, a development for affordable rental property located at 5000 South Coulter Street.
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Approval - WIC Contract:
Texas Department of State Health Services -- $1,698,837.00
This item approves a WIC Nutrition Program FY 2016 contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
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Approval - Center City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Developer Agreement for Lofts on 10th Avenue:
This item authorizes the City Manager to execute a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Developer Agreement with Mays, Inc. for the Lofts on 10th Avenue redevelopment project located at 202 Southwest 10 Avenue. The agreement is for the reimbursement of 90% of the annual ad valorem tax increment from the participating taxing jurisdictions generated annually for a term of ten (10) years. The development includes seven (7) second floor residential units and ground level retail space. This project is consistent with the goals of the Downtown Strategic Acton Plan and recommended for approval by the TIRZ #1 Board of Directors. The agreement was presented to the Potter County Commissioners Court on January 11, 2016 for their review and comment.
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Approval - Center City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Developer Agreement for Double R Lofts:
This item authorizes the City Manager to execute a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Developer Agreement with Lofty, LLC for Double R Lofts redevelopment project located at 705 South Grant Street. The agreement is for the reimbursement of 90% of the annual ad valorem tax increment from the participating taxing jurisdictions generated annually for a term of twenty (20) years. The development will result in the conversion of a warehouse into 25 residential units. This project is consistent with the goals of the Downtown Strategic Acton Plan and recommended for approval by the TIRZ #1 Board of Directors. The agreement was presented to the Potter County Commissioners Court on January 11, 2016 for their review and comment.
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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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Planning and Zoning Commission, minutes of December 21, 2015.
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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 15th day of January 2016.
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