AGENDAS
FOR THE AMARILLO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBURARY 28, 2017 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
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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;
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City Council may convene in Executive Session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government, Section 551.071 Consultations with Attorney regarding matters in which the duty of the Attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly requires discussion in closed session:
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(1) 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.
(a) Negotiation of Lease and Management Agreement with Affiliated Baseball team - MPEV.
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REGULAR MEETING ITEMS
INVOCATION: Davlyn Duesterhaus, Baptist St. Anthony’s
PROCLAMATION: "Jewelle B. Allen"
PUBLIC COMMENT: Citizens who desire to address the City Council with regard to matters not on the agenda having to do with the City's policies, programs, or services will be received at this time. The total time allotted for comments is 30-minutes with each speaker limited to three (3) minutes. City Council may not discuss these items, but may respond with factual, established policy information, or refer to staff. The City Council may choose to place the item on a future agenda.
(Texas Attorney General Opinion. JC-0169.)
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MINUTES:
Approval of the City Council minutes of the special meeting held on February 16, 2017 and the regular meeting held on February 21, 2017.
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RESOLUTION - CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER CERTAIN CONDITIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN CONSTITUTES PUBLIC NUISANCES AT THE LOCATION(S) STATED:
This resolution sets the date and time for a public hearing on March 21, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. to determine if the properties at 205 North Fairmont Street and 3719 Rio Grande Street constitute public nuisances and thereby declared as dangerous structures and order the removal of such. A copy of this resolution will be mailed to all interested parties providing ten (10) days notice of public hearing.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MAY BE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OR ACTION ON ANY OF THE ITEMS IS NECESSARY UNLESS DESIRED BY A COUNCILMEMBER OR A CITIZEN, IN WHICH EVENT THE ITEM SHALL BE CONSIDERED IN ITS NORMAL SEQUENCE AFTER THE ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION HAVE BEEN ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION.
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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 - Heavy Equipment:
Award to low bidders meeting specifications below:
Yellowhouse Machinery (121175) Lines 1,7,8 & 10 $529,900.00
Associated Supply Co. (16139) Lines 2,3,5 & 6 $237,025.00
Total Award $766,925.00
This item is for scheduled replacement of heavy equipment that has reached or exceeded usable life and additional equipment approved in the 2016-2017 budget.
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Award - Drainage Improvements at Southwest 10th Avenue and Lipscomb Street:
West Texas Utility Contractors -- $87,171.00
This item is to approve the contract for Drainage Improvements at Southwest 10th Avenue and Lipscomb Street. Replacing an inlet in Lipscomb Street, installing a new inlet in Southwest 10th Avenue and connecting to the storm sewer main in Lipscomb Street. Repairs to pavement including replacing an ADA ramp.
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Award -- Utility Billing Contact Center Software:
Award to AT&T -- $55,442.00
This award is to approve a one-year contract amendment for the purchase of a Contact Center Software powered by inContact.
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Approval - Emergency Replacement of a Sewer Main at 35th Avenue and Taylor Street Discharging into Lift Station #12:
Amarillo Utilities Contractors -- $355,000.00
This item is to approve the emergency replacement to the sewer main at 35th Avenue and Taylor Street.
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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 24th day of February 2017.
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