AGENDAS
FOR THE AMARILLO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 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.

WORK SESSION

A. City Council will discuss or receive reports on the following current matters or projects.

(1) Review agenda items for regular meeting and attachments;

(2) Discussion regarding Sec. 10-3-45, Code of Ordinances (Camping Ordinance), including recommendations of the Ad Hoc Subcommittee; and

(3) Consider future Agenda items and request reports from City Manager.

B. City Council may convene in Executive Session to receive reports on or discuss any of the following pending projects or matters:

(1) Discussion regarding the rights, duties and responsibilities of the City Manager, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.074;

(2) Consult with 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:

(a) Consult with attorney and receive legal advice regarding the Camping Ordinance.

C. Discussion regarding the rights, duties and responsibilities of the City Manager. __________________________________________________________

REGULAR MEETING ITEMS

INVOCATION: James A. Tudman, MCM, Wayland Baptist University

1. MINUTES: 
Approval of the City Council minutes of the regular meeting held on March 8, 2016.

2. ORDINANCE NO. 7590: 
This is the first reading of an ordinance to consider all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of "City of Amarillo Texas, Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Bonds,Taxable Series 2016."

3. ORDINANCE NO. 7589: 
This is the second and final reading of an ordinance vacating an existing 80-foot by 160-foot segment of Southeast 8th Avenue right-of-way, save and except a 15-foot public utility easement and a 20-foot by 35-foot public access easement in Section 155, Block 378 and Block 397, AB&M Survey, Potter County, Texas.

4. RESOLUTION - FY16 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) GRANT APPLICATION: 
Consider approval of a resolution authorizing the Assistant City Manager for Finance to apply for FY16 SHSP grant funds to implement projects entitled Amarillo Regional Bomb Squad Enhancements and Amarillo Regional Hazardous Materials Team Enhancements on behalf of the City.

5. RESOLUTION - CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER CERTAIN CONDITIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN CONSTITUTE PUBLIC NUISANCES AT THE LOCATION(S) STATED: 
This resolution sets the date and time for public hearings on April 5, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. to determine if the properties at 1113 Northeast 12th Avenue and 827 North Apache 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.

6. PRESENTATION: 
This item is a presentation and discussion on the Amarillo Police Department 2015 Annual Report.

7. 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 - Landscape Maintenance and Mowing Agreement for the Colonies Public Improvement District: Award to:  Custom Gardens, LLC - base fee of $103,616.04 Award - Management Agreement for the Colonies Public Improvement District Landscape Maintenance and Mowing Agreement: Award to:  FIMC Realty, Inc. - base fee of $30,000.00
This item awards a 3-year Landscape and Mowing contract as well as a 3-year Management Agreement associated with landscape maintenance, mowing, edging and trimming for the Colonies Public Improvement District (PID).  These contracts will be funded by the PID assessments and will not require any City funds.  These contracts are recommended for approval by the Colonies Public Improvement Advisory Board.

B. Approval - Engineering Services Agreement for the 2016 Groundwater Monitoring, Analysis and Report: HDR Engineering, Inc. - $49,300.00
This Engineering Services Agreement provides for groundwater statistical analysis and reporting as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) under Landfill MSW Permit 73A involving 25 groundwater monitor wells. A "Groundwater Background Update Report" will also be prepared and filed with the TCEQ.

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

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 11th day of March 2016.