AGENDAS
FOR THE AMARILLO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2017 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
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City Council will discuss or receive reports on the following current matters or projects.
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(4) Downtown One-Way Street Conversion Update; and
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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.
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Discussion regarding candidates and appointment to fill initial positions on the Board of Directors, East Gateway TIRZ No. 2.
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REGULAR MEETING ITEMS
INVOCATION: Kerry G. Tilley
PROCLAMATION: "Toastmasters Week"
PUBLIC COMMENT: Overview: 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.)
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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:
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.
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Minutes:
Approval of the City Council minutes of the regular meeting held on April 18, 2017.
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Award - Ballistic Vests for Amarillo Police Department:
Nardis Public Safety -- $101,380.00
This award is to approve a purchase of ballistic vests for the City of Amarillo Police Department.
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Award - Avaya Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Trunk Upgrade:
Converge One -- $56,497.71
This purchase will upgrade the Avaya phone system to utilize SIP trunks.
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Award - Annual Contract for Advertising in the Amarillo Globe News:
Amarillo Globe News -- $104,163.56
This award covers the annual contract for the advertising in the local newspaper.
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Acceptance - Texas Traffic Safety Program Grant Agreement - STEP - Click it or Ticket:
Grantor: Texas Department of Transportation
Grant Amount: $11,817.00
This item accepts the Fiscal Year 2017 Texas Traffic Safety Program Grant. The Texas Department of Transportation provides funding to the Amarillo Police Department to focus additional resources to fund patrol and enforcement of speed enforcement, occupant protection (seatbelt and child safety seats), distracted driving and Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) offenses.
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Approval - WIC Nutrition Program Contract Amendment for FY2018:
FY2018 Award Not to Exceed: $1,568,445.00
The FY2017 Women, Infant, and Children’s (WIC) Nutrition Program is a pass-through contract from the Department of State Health Services to the City of Amarillo for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. WIC provides supplemental nutritious foods, health assessments, medical and social services referrals, nutrition education and breastfeeding support.
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Approval - Interlocal Agreement between the City of Amarillo, Texas and The Village of Timbercreek Canyon, Texas:
This interlocal agreement will provide review and building inspection services to The Village of Timbercreek Canyon, Texas on an as needed basis.
NON-CONSENT AGENDA
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ORDINANCE NO. 7665:
This item is the second and final reading of an ordinance regulating parking within the downtown parking garage and establishing parking fees for the parking garage.
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PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF UPDATE ON COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA:
This item is the review of the current Council Legislative Agenda, overview of pending bills of significance, identification of Legislative Committee hearings related to pending bills of significance and discussion of Council position relative to the pending bills of significance.
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 21st day of April 2017.
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