(1) Review agenda items for the regular meeting, miscellaneous attachments; and appointments for the following boards and commissions:  Amarillo Housing Finance Corporation
Board of Appraisal Review
Environmental Advisory Committee
Potter-Randall County Emergency Communication District    Board of Directors

(2) Consider future agenda items.

(1) Amarillo Economic Development Corporation incentive project;

(2) Possible groundwater rights transactions in Hartley, Potter, Carson, Roberts or Ochiltree Counties; including Canadian River Municipal Water Authority;

(3) Downtown Development/Redevelopment (studies, progress reports, plans, proposed projects - TIRZ No. 1, Center City, Inc., Downtown Amarillo, Inc. and/or Amarillo Local Government Corporation);

(4) Proposed acquisition and disposition of real property for economic, recreational or cultural projects;

(5) 2011 Water Conservation and Use Discussion;

(6) Discuss Atmos Rate Review Mechanism rider and the associated rate and regulatory matters;

(7) Update and discussion - Animal Control Operations;

(8) Proposed Drainage Utility Program; and

A.

Award - Solid Waste Transfer Station Fire Sprinkler System Project: Award to best evaluated proposer: Casteel Automatic Fire Protection, Inc. - $88,638.00 This item is the award of a contract to design and install an automatic, dry-pipe style fire sprinkler system at the Solid Waste Transfer Station.  The addition of this fire suppression system is required to maintain Building Code compliance and safety.  Installation of the dry-pipe style system minimizes maintenance on the system and the risk of freeze damage in a facility that is largely open to the elements.  Funding for this award is in the approved Transfer Station Expansion Capital Improvement Program project budget.

B.

Purchase - Liquid Ferrous Chloride: Award to low responsive bidder:  OFS, Inc. - $98,640.00 This item is the annual purchase of liquid ferrous chloride.  This chemical is used by the City Wastewater Collection Department to help control odors in the system.  The annual contract is for approximately 90 tons of product delivered in a liquid form.  Funding for this purchase is in the approved FY 2011/2012 Wastewater Collection Department Operating budget.

C.

Award - Aeration Basin Grid Replacement Project: Award to proprietary vendor: Xylem Water Company, U.S., Inc. - $167,900.00 This item awards a contract to furnish and install replacement bubble aeration grids and related piping in Aeration Basins #1 and #2 at the Hollywood Road Wastewater Treatment Plant.  The existing grids and piping were damaged in a previous winter storm and the proposed replacements are a proprietary match to the existing grids.  Funding for this award is in the approved Hollywood Road Capital Improvement Program project budget.

D.

Purchase - Solar Powered Water Circulation Equipment:       Award to:  Solarbee - $89,138.00 This item is the purchase of two, solar-powered devices for use in the City's above-ground reservoir.  These machines mix and circulate the water in the reservoir to aid in the treatment process.  These units were first rented in June, 2011 and performed as expected.  This item purchases the two units for current and future use and includes a partial credit for the rent paid since June.  Funding for this purchase is in the approved Surface Water Treatment Capital Improvement Program budget.

E.	Approval - Dedication and Acceptance of a Public Utility Easement: A 0.390 acre underground electric line easement in Section 140, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Randall County, from Southwestern Public Service associated with the Osage Pump Station upgrades.

F.	Approval - Aviation Clear Zone Easement: Aviation Clear Zone Easement being 3,755 feet MSL above the plat of Sunrise Park Unit No. 12, in Section 106, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, from Budweiser Distributing of Borger, LP and Coyote Real Estate Holdings, LLC.