AGENDAS
FOR THE AMARILLO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 AT 4:00 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.
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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) Status on former North YMCA facility;
(3) Amarillo Police Department 2015 Racial Profiling Report; and
(4) Consider future Agenda items and request reports from City Manager.
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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 February 9, 2016.
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ORDINANCE NO. 7584:
This is the first reading of an ordinance rezoning Lot 11, Block 9, Fairview Townsite Addition, in Section 123, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, to change from Residential District 3 to Residential District 3 with a specific use permit for placement of a Type B manufactured home in the vicinity of Southeast 8th Avenue and Spring Street. It is recommended for approval by a 6:0 vote of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
Appointments are needed for the following boards:
Amarillo Hospital District Board of Managers (2-year terms)
03/10/2015 Todd Bell 04/01/2017
09/13/2011 Rodney Ruthart 10/01/2015
Center City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Board of Directors (3-year terms)
02/15/2011 Scott Bentley 03/20/2016
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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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Purchase - Mechanical Street Sweeper:
Heil of Texas -- $255,937.00
This item is the scheduled replacement of unit 6793, 2007 Freightliner Sweeper that has reached or exceeded useable life expectancy. Replacement approved in the 2015-2016 budgets. This award will be used by the Drainage Utility Department for daily operations. This bid represents a 6% decrease from the last purchase. Funding for this award is available in the approved FY 2015-2016 Municipal Garage Rolling Stock Budget.
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Award - Radio Communications System Consulting and Engineering Services Contract:
AECOM Technical Services, Inc. -- $540,244.00
This item approves the consulting and engineering services contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for system procurement and project implementation support of a replacement radio communications system. AECOM Technical Services, Inc. was selected as the most qualified respondent to a Request for Qualifications to provide consulting and engineering services for this project. Funding for this contract is available in the approved Management & Administration Capital Improvements budget.
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Approval - Change Order No. 4 - Rehabilitation of Southwest 9th Avenue from Coulter Street to Amarillo Boulevard:
Original Contract: $2,061,156.95
Previous Change Orders: 111,582.20
Current Change Order: (6,068.60)
Total Change Orders: 105,513.80
Revised Contract: $2,166.670.55
This item approves Change Order No. 4 to the contract with Holmes Construction Company, L.P. for work performed on the Rehabilitation of Southwest 9th Avenue from Coulter Street to Amarillo Boulevard. The change order is for the Contractor to reimburse the City for repair work to the waterlines. No funding is required for this change order.
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Approval - Aviation Clear Zone Easement:
Aviation Clear Zone Easement being 4,600 feet MSL above the plat of Famous Heights Addition Unit No. 43, in Section 122, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, from Philip R. Slaughter.
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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 January 25, 2016.
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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 12th day of February 2016.
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