AGENDAS

FOR THE AMARILLO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2016 AT 3:30 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 on claims regarding the Hillside Sanitary Sewer;

(3) Presentation and Discussion on Tire Haulers;

(4) Discussion on Local Government Corporation Board Members; and

(5) 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) Sec. 551.071 - 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.

(2) Discuss goals and objectives regarding upcoming search for City Manager, candidate profile, recruitment planning and related matters.

(3) Sec.551.071 - Consult with Attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or settlement of same. Failed Wastewater Main Claims and Potential Litigation - Hillside Estates Project. _________________________________________________________________

REGULAR MEETING ITEMS

INVOCATION: Bob Schroeder, Hillside Christian Church
PROCLAMATION: "Amarillo Cultural District Day"

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

PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 7629 AMENDING THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM:
This is a public hearing and reading of an ordinance that amends the Ordinance defining the City’s participation in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program, stating possible incentives, nominating BSA Hospital LLC as a qualified business and an enterprise project and designating a liaison for overseeing Enterprise Projects.

PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 7630 AMENDING CHAPTER 8-2, AMARILLO MUNICIPAL CODE:
This is a presentation of an ordinance amending Chapter 8-2, Amarillo Municipal Code, for the purpose of enacting a program for the management of Community Cats through a Trap-Neuter-Return program. The Animal Management & Welfare Board has considered and approved this ordinance on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Their action and recommendation will be provided to the City Council prior to consideration of this item.

4.	PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATIVE AGENDA: This is a presentation and discussion of the Council’s 2017 Legislative Agenda.

PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF AMARILLO’S HOMELESS OUTREACH PROVIDING ENCOURAGEMENT (HOPE) PILOT PROGRAM PLAN:
The City working team will present for City Council consideration the pilot program plan for Amarillo’s HOPE program. Amarillo’s HOPE program will create an innovative, proactive approach to connect Amarillo’s homeless population to our community’s support services as part of our on-going commitment to move this population from crisis to stability and beyond.

6.	PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NEW ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE FOR THE CITY OF AMARILLO: This item proposes a new streamlined organization structure for the City of Amarillo.

PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER FAILED WASTEWATER MAIN CLAIMS AND LITIGATION ARISING FROM THE HILLSIDE ESTATES PROJECT, AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO PURSUE ALL LEGAL REMEDIES TO PROTECT THE CITY’S INTERESTS RELATED THERETO AND AUTHORIZE OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO INITIATE AND PROSECUTE LITIGATION AGAINST ALL RESPONSIBLE PARTIES.

8.	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 - Professional Services Agreement for Engineering Services for Project #430036.1130 Phase I Landfill Gas Collections and Control Systems: HDR Engineering, Inc. -- $411,000.00
This agreement for engineering services is for the design of the Phase I Landfill Gas Collection and Control Systems.

B. Award - Direct Read Water Meters: Award to HD Supply Waterworks $335,253.00 Award to Zenner USA $ 21,000.00 Total $356,253.00
This award is to approve a contract for the purchase of Direct Read Water Meters.

C. Award -Office Furniture Annual Contract: Award to Hon Office Products in care of OfficeWise in an estimated amount of $500,000.00 Furniture Contact awarded on TCPN Blanket Purchase Agreement R142208.
This award is to approve a contract for the purchase of Office Furniture.

D. Approval -- Contract for Participation in City of Amarillo Rotation Log for Wrecker Services for Abandoned, Impounded, Junked and Disabled Vehicles:
The Wrecker Services Contract provides for the City of Amarillo Police Department to contact the wrecker service operator to remove and impound abandoned, junked, and disabled vehicles. The purpose of the Agreement is to establish minimum acceptable standards and criteria which wrecker service operators will be required to meet in order to participate in the City’s Rotation Log.. This agreement was previously reviewed and discussed by Council. At Council’s direction, the Contract contains language requiring a heavy-duty certification for operators that conduct heavy duty towing operations.

E. Approval - Supply Agreement for the Purchase of Fire Truck Parts: Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc. -- $70,000.00
This supply agreement will be for the proprietary parts for Ferrara-built fire trucks of all types.

F. Acceptance - FY2017 State Energy Conservation Agreement - Interlocal Cooperation Act, Interlocal Contract #CMD 17-6218JM:
This item is acceptance of the FY2017 State Energy Conservation Agreement - Interlocal Cooperation Act, Interlocal Contract #CMD 17-6218JM between the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, State Energy Conservation Office and the City of Amarillo in the amount of $184,459.00.

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

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 November 2016.