(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 and related acquisitions;

(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) 2012 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

(9) Confer with attorney and discuss threatened or pending litigation or settlement of same: Burch; Trujillo; Tortella.

A.

Purchase - Police Personal Protective Equipment: Award to proprietary bidder: Allen-Vanguard Corporation - $31,308.00 This item approves the purchase of three lightweight bomb suits for use by the Amarillo Police Department Bomb Squad.  These suits can be worn in conjunction with HazMat suits and provide greater protection and flexibility for technicians.  The requested suits are replacements for existing units that have expired and match the four new suits purchased last year.  Funding for this purchase is from the Amarillo Police Department Seized Funds account and has no impact on the General Fund budget.

B.

Purchase - Electronic Ticket Writers: Award to proprietary vendor: Brazos Technology Corporation --  $116,000.00 This item approves the purchase of thirty-four electronic ticket writer machines and related software for use by the Amarillo Police Department.  The requested units match the existing units currently in service.  The overall software package from Brazos Technology provides the necessary field performance, download capability, and integration with the public safety data network.  These units will be used to equip current and new officers with the remainder being maintained in inventory for replacements and future use.  Funding for this purchase is approximately 40% from the current Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) grant with the remainder from the approved FY 2011/2012 Police Department operating budget.

C.

Award - Gate & Tapping Valve Supply Agreement:       Award to low responsive bidder: J&S Valve, Inc. - $54,356.00 This item awards the annual supply agreement to provide various gate-valves and tapping-valves to the City Warehouse.  These valves are purchased as needed and maintained in stock for use by various City Departments.  Funding for this purchase is in the approved FY 2011/2012 Central Stores operating budget.

D.

Acceptance:  Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program:       Department of Housing and Urban Development Grant  -- $135,849 This item accepts the award of a new contract from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide 25 homeless veterans in Amarillo with rental assistance. The program is coordinated with the Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center which provides case management and makes referrals for participation in the program. This is a new housing program for the City’s Community Development Department.  The effective date of the program is January 1, 2012.

E.

Acceptance -HIV Prevention Contract:       Texas Department of State Health Services  -- $219,500 This item accepts the 2012-13 contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services for outreach, HIV testing and field protocol-based counseling. Required activities include a HIV prevention community assessment, a risk reduction program and prevention case management. The contract represents a slight increase in funding from the current contract.