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

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) Budget Presentation on Revenue;

(3) Update on Inn of Amarillo; and

(4) 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.

(a) Sec.551.071 - Consult with Attorney about pending or contemplated litigation, resolution or settlement of same. Pending litigation: City of Amarillo vs. Mission Clay Pipe, et al. ______________________________________________________________________

REGULAR MEETING ITEMS

INVOCATION: Kevin Deckard, Polk Street Methodist Church
PUBLIC COMMENT: Citizens who desire to address the City Council with regard to matters on the agenda or 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 items not on this agenda, 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.)

1. 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: 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, 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.

A. Minutes:  
Approval of  the City Council minutes of the regular meeting  held on March 21, 2017.

B. Purchase - Refuse Bags:
Award by competitive bid: Lot #1 - Refuse Bags X-L Plastics Inc. -- $78,424.50
This item is the scheduled purchase of Solid Waste Refuse Bags that are made available to the customers that are served by hand collection.  This award will be used by the City of Amarillo Solid Waste Division for daily operational requirements.

C. Award - Demolition of Inn of Amarillo, 601 West Amarillo Boulevard: Award to Tasman Geosciences, Inc. --  $777,000.00
This item approves Bid No. 5638 Demolition with Asbestos and Debris Removal of the Inn of Amarillo, 601 West Amarillo Boulevard.

D. Approval - Renovation of the Indoor Pool at the Charles E. Warford Activity Center: Awarded to Sunbelt Pools -- $488,031
This item approves and awards a contract to Sunbelt Pools for the turn key renovation of the indoor pool at the Charles E. Warford Activity Center, formerly known as the North Branch YMCA located at 1330 Northwest 18th Avenue.

E. Approval -- Interlocal Contract - Department of Public Safety Crime Laboratory Service (DPS):
This item will provide a dedicated forensic scientist to perform analysis of controlled substances, marijuana, and synthetic drugs for APD - Year One $73,285.85, Year Two $78,665.08.

F. Approval - Rental Housing Rehabilitation Project: Project Owner:  Collins Family Properties, LLC Total Project Cost -- $539,990 Total CDBG Funding -- $240,000
This is approval of a rental housing rehabilitation project to construct four single-family duplex rental units at 601 North Monroe Street, 603 North Monroe Street, 609 North Monroe Street and 302 North Madison Street. Of the $539,990 total cost for this project, the project owner will provide $290,990 of the funding.  The City Community Development Block Grant - Home Rental Rehabilitation Program will provide the remainder or $240,000 of project funding.  This Community Development funding is from federal funds allocated to the City for this purpose.

G. Approval -- Task Order 19 between RS&H, Inc. and the Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport for Design and Bid Services:
This is approval for the design and bid services for the refurbishment of the elevator located in the airport parking garage. This includes an alternate for adding a second elevator into the vacant shaft adjacent. The total cost of Task Order 19 is $73,400.

H. Approval - Agreement for Summer Food Service Program: Amarillo Independent School District (AISD)
This item approves an agreement with the Amarillo Independent School District to prepare and deliver meals to 55 sites including schools, city parks, and community centers during the summer from June 5, 2017 through August 11, 2017. AISD has provided this service in the past and desires to continue its participation in the Summer Lunch Program. The AISD rates to be charged are $0.85 per snack and $3.00 per lunch. The cost will be reimbursed by the City’s Summer Lunch Program from the Texas Department of Agriculture.  NON-CONSENT AGENDA

2. ORDINANCE NO. 7661:  AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF AMARILLO GENERAL FUND 2016/2017 BUDGET:  
This is the first reading of an ordinance to amend the City of Amarillo General Fund 2016/2017 Budget by $620,000 for demolition of the Inn of Amarillo.

3. ORDINANCE NO. 7660:  
This is the second and final reading of an ordinance rezoning Lot 28, Mays Ranches Unit No. 21, in Section 228, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Randall County, Texas, plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from Multiple Family District 1 (MF-1) and Light Industrial (L-1) to General Retail (GR).

4. RESOLUTION - VACATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT:  
This resolution considers possible action vacating a 20’ public utility easement in Block 215, Plemons Unit No. 1, in Section 170, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, Texas.

5. RESOLUTION - SUPPORTING THE EXTENSION OF INTERSTATE 27:  
This resolution amends Resolution No. 12-20-16-3 supporting the extension of Interstate 27 as a High Priority Corridor on the National Highway System along with the Ports-to-Plains and supports State Loop 335.

6. RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING:  
This resolution considers ordering the removal of a substandard structure located at 1600 South Palo Duro Street.  The public hearing was previous heard on March 14, 2017.  The public hearing portion is closed.

7. CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:  
This item is for discussion and consideration of an appointment to vacant and expiring positions on Boards and Commissions:       Traffic Advisory Board

MISCELLANEOUS

1. Boards and Commission - needed 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 March 2017.