AGENDAS
FOR THE AMARILLO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2016 AT 9:00 A.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) Interview Applicants for City Council Place 2;
(2) Review agenda items for regular meeting and attachments;
(3) Presentation and discussion City Council Place 2 vacancy;
(4) Presentation on the Open Meetings Act by Mick McKamie;
(5) Presentation and discussion on Community Investment Program;
(6) Presentation and discussion Compensation and Classification Plan;
(7) Presentation Mission Mosquito; and
(8) 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) Discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, and qualifications of a public officer or employee, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.074. Discussion regarding City Manager and appointment to fill vacancy.
(2) Discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, and qualifications of a public officer or employee, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.074.
(3) Consult with Attorney about economic development; in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 and Section 551.0087.
(4) Discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, and qualifications of a public officer or employee, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.074. Discussion regarding appointment to fill vacancy to the Board of the Amarillo Local Government Corporation. ________________________________________________________________
REGULAR MEETING ITEMS
INVOCATION: Davlyn Duesterhaus, Baptist St. Anthony’s
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MINUTES:
Approval of the City Council minutes of the regular meeting held on July 5, 2016.
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ORDINANCE NO. 7606:
This is the second and final reading of an ordinance amending Section 10-3-116, Participation, Maximum Fee Schedule and Terms, of Article VII regarding non-consent towing and police rotation towing.
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ORDINANCE NO. 7607:
This is the second and final reading of an ordinance rezoning Lots 15-16, Beckwith Addition, in Section 166, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, Texas, plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from Residential District 1 to Residential District 1 with a Specific Use Permit for the placement of a Type A Manufactured Home. (Address: 159 West Colorado Avenue.)
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RESOLUTION - APPROVING AMARILLO LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION BYLAWS AMENDMENT:
This resolution approves an amendment to the Bylaws of the Amarillo Local Government Corporation. This amendment creates Article II, Section 10 relating to the attendance of the Board members. The Amarillo Local Government Corporation Board of Directors unanimously approved this change at their May 18, 2016 meeting and they are presented here for final City Council approval.
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RESOLUTION - ESTABLISHING AN ENVIRONMENTAL TASK FORCE:
This resolution establishes an Environmental Task Force charged with research and evaluating recycling options for the community and to identify a potential list of other environmental concerns that may be similarly researched and evaluated and brought to the City’s attention.
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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 - Simms Municipal Building 808 South Buchanan Parking Lot Demo and New Parking Lot Replacement with Streetscape on 9th Avenue:
This item recommends that the construction contract be awarded to A&S General Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $228,114.00.
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Award - Amarillo Police Department Storage Facility Site Work, Foundation and Building Floor Slab located at 2401 Prairie Dog Lane:
This item recommends that the construction contract be awarded to Tri-State General Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $169,000.00.
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Award - Hillside Terrace Estates 30" Sewer Replacement Contract 1 - Soncy Road to Arden Road Project:
Condie Construction Company, Inc. -- $986,565.00
This item is to approve the contract for construction services for Condie Construction Company, Inc. to replace and install 30-inch sewer line along Soncy Road to Arden Road.
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Award - Southeast 3rd Avenue Lift Station Storm Sewer Force Main Replacement:
Amarillo Utility Contractors -- $238,000.00
This item is to approve the contract for the Emergency Repair of Southeast 3rd Avenue Lift Station Storm Sewer Force Main Replacement. This project will replace damaged storm sewer force main in Southeast 3rd Avenue and repairs damage to infrastructure due to failed force main. Funding for this project was approved utilizing the Draining Utility Fund.
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Approval - Addendum Four (4) - Job#521941: 24th Pipeline 48" Well Water Transfer Line:
Original Contract: $1,525,054.00
Previous Addendums: ($236,500.00)
Current Addendum: $9,679.00
Total Addendums: ($226,821.00)
Revised Contract: $1,298,233.00
This item approves Addendum Four (4) to the Professional Service Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. to allow for additional construction observation services lump sum fee outlined in the addendum.
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Acceptance - Continuum of Care Grant for Shelter Plus Program:
This item is through the continuum of Care Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Community Development Department administers rental assistance to homeless person with disabilities who receive mental health services as Texas Panhandle Centers.
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PUBLIC FORUM
Comments from interested citizens on matters not on the Agenda 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 8th day of July 2016.
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