| 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) Receive update on proposed golf fees and other changes for the upcoming golf season; and;
(3) 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: |
(1) Attorney consultation. Consult with the 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, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071.
(a) Consultation with attorney regarding status of negotiations - MPEV lease agreement and related matters.
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| 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 special and regular meetings held on September 5, 2017.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 7679:
(Contact: Kelley Shaw, Housing Administrator)
This is the second and final of an ordinance adopting the 2017/2017 budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Heritage Hills Public Improvement District (PID). The Heritage Hills PID is generally located at Hollywood and Soncy Roads in Amarillo.
C. ORDINANCE NO. 7680:
(Contact: Kelley Shaw, Housing Administrator)
This is the second and final of an ordinance adopting the 2017/2018 budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Town Square Public Improvement District (PID). The Town Square PID is generally located at the northwest corner of Soncy and Hillside Roads in Amarillo.
D. ORDINANCE NO. 7681:
(Contact: Kelley Shaw, Housing Administrator)
This is the second and final of an ordinance adopting the 2017/2018 budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Point West Public Improvement District (PID). The Point West PID is generally located at the northwest corner Amarillo Boulevard West and Research Street.
E. ORDINANCE NO. 7682:
(Contact: Kelley Shaw, Housing Administrator)
This is the second and final of an ordinance adopting the 2017/2018 budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Vineyards Public Improvement District (PID). The Vineyards PID is generally located at the northwest corner of East Hastings Avenue and Broadway Drive.
F. ORDINANCE NO. 7683:
(Contact: Kelley Shaw, Housing Administrator)
This is the second and final of an ordinance adopting the 2017/2018 budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Redstone Public Improvement District (PID). The Redstone PID is generally located at the southwest corner of Coulter Street and Hollywood Road in Amarillo.
G. ORDINANCE NO. 7684:
(Contact: Kelley Shaw, Housing Administrator)
This is the second and final of an ordinance adopting the 2017/2018 budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Quail Creek Public Improvement District (PID). The Quail Creek PID is generally located at the intersection of Clear Meadow Circle and Plum Creek Drive.
H. ORDINANCE NO. 7685:
(Contact: Kelley Shaw, Housing Administrator)
This is the second and final of an ordinance adopting the 2017/2018 budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Tutbury Public Improvement District (PID). The Tutbury PID is generally located at the intersection of Tutbury Court and Van Winkle Drive.
I. ORDINANCE NO. 7686:
(Contact: Kelley Shaw, Housing Administrator)
This is the second and final of an ordinance adopting the 2017/2018 budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Colonies Public Improvement District (PID). The Colonies PID is generally located at the northeast corner of Hillside and Soncy Roads.
J. ORDINANCE NO. 7690:
(Contact: AJ Fawver, Planning & Zoning Director)
This is the second and final rezoning of a 10.37 acre tract of land in Section 183, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Randall County, Texas plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from Agriculture District (A) to Residential District 3 (R-3). (Vicinity: West Farmers Avenue and Nasa Avenue.)
K. ORDINANCE NO. 7691:
(Contact: AJ Fawver, Planning & Zoning Director) This is the second and final rezoning of 14.97 acres of land in Section 65, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Randall County, Texas, plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from Agricultural District (A) to Residential District 3 (R-3). (Vicinity: Crestline Drive and Cagle Drive.)
L. ORDINANCE NO. 7692:
Overveiw: (Contact: AJ Fawver, Planning & Zoning Director)
This is the second and final rezoning of 13.79 acres of land in Section 65, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Randall County, Texas, plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from Agricultural District (A) to Residential District 3 (R-3). (Vicinity: Arlo Drive and Cagle Drive.)
M. AWARD - RADIO READ WATER METERS:
(Contact: Trent Davis, Purchasing Agent)
Awarded to HD Supply Waterworks -- $64,234.79
This award is to approve a contract for the purchase of Radio Water Meters.
N. APPROVAL -- CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR 2-INCH WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS - PHASE I:
(Contact: Floyd Hartman, CIP Director)
Original Contract: $ 1,621,258.00
Current Change Order: $ 278,439.00
Revised Contract Total: $ 1,899,697.00
This item is to approve Change Order No. 1 for the relocation of water main and storm water force main in Southeast 8th Avenue from Buchanan Street to Johnson Street.
O. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
An appointment is needed for the following board:
Texas Panhandle Centers (2-year terms)
10/14/2003 Patty Ladd 09/01/2017 Reappointment
requestedREGULAR AGENDA
| 2. | UPDATE FROM WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY: (Dr. Walter Wendler, President of West Texas A&M University will give an update.) |
| 3. | ORDINANCE NO. 7688: (Contact: Michelle Bonner, Assistant City Manager) This is the second and final of an ordinance adopting the City of Amarillo budget for the 2017/2018 fiscal year. This budget allows for the City to continue providing effective public services, programs and assistance to Amarillo residents in the upcoming year. |
| 4. | ORDINANCE NO. 7689: (Contact: Michelle Bonner, Assistant City Manager) This is the second and final of an ordinance approving the City of Amarillo tax roll, setting an ad valorem property tax rate and levying a tax on all property subject to taxation within the City for the 2017 tax year. This ordinance establishes an ad valorem tax rate of $0.32698 per $100.00 property valuation for City maintenance and operations expenses and $0.03666 per $100.00 property valuation for existing debt expenses resulting in a total ad valorem rate of $0.36364 per $100.00 property valuation. THIS TAX RATE WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 8.33 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $0.00. |
| 5. | RATIFICATION - CITY OF AMARILLO TAX RATE AND BUDGET: (Contact: Michelle Bonner, Assistant City Manager) Pursuant to the terms of Tex. Loc. Gov. Code, Sec. 102.007(c), the City Council is required to take a separate ratification vote on the tax rate when the adopted budget requires more property tax revenue than did the previous year's budget. |
| 6. | ORDINANCE NO. 7687: (Contact: Kelley Shaw, Housing Administrator) This is the second and final of an ordinance adopting the 2017/2018 budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Greenways Public Improvement District (PID). The Greenways PID is generally located at the southwest corner of Hillside Road and Coulter Street. This ordinance is recommended for approval by a unanimous vote of the Greenways Public Improvement District Advisory Board. |
| 7. | PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7693: (Contact: Randy Schuster, Building Official) This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Amarillo Municipal Code: • Chapter 2-6, Article VIII, providing for the renaming of the Construction Advisory and Appeals Board to the Construction Advisory and Appeals Commission; and providing for the creation of the Condemnation Appeals Commission. • Chapter 4-3, Article I, to revise procedures and regulations concerning substandard dangerous structures; providing for severability; providing for repealer; providing for continuation of prior law; providing penalty; and providing for publication and effective date. |
| 8. | PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7694: (Contact: Mick McKamie, City Attorney) This item approves the Municipal Court Judges. |
| 9. | RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF AMARILLO HOSPITAL DISTRICT 2017/2018 BUDGET: (Contact: Michelle Bonner, Assistant City Manager) This resolution approves the 2017/2018 budget and associated program of services for the Amarillo Hospital District. This budget is recommended for approval by the Amarillo Hospital District Board of Managers. |
| 10. | RESOLUTION - SUSPENDING SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY'S PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE IN CONNECTION WITH ITS STATEMENT OF INTENT SUBMITTED ON ABOUT AUGUST 21, 2017; CONTINUING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE ALLIANCE OF XCEL MUNICIPALITIES; DIRECTING THE ACTIVITIES OF LAWYERS AND CONSULTANTS RELATED TO SPS'S RATE PROCEEDINGS; AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF ATTORNEYS AND CONSULTANTS; REQUIRING REIMBURSEMENT OF REASONABLE LEGAL AND CONSULTANT EXPENSES; REQUIRING SPS TO PROVIDE PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF NOTICE; FINDING THAT THE MEETING COMPLIES WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE: (Contact: Michelle Bonner, Assistant City Manager) This resolution will suspend SPS's proposed effective date in the Statement of Intent to raise rates from September 25, 2017 for 135 days until February 7, 2018. |
| 11. | RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF A NEW FEE SCHEDULE FOR SERVICES PERFORMED AT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: (Contact: Casie Stoughton, Public Health Director) This resolution is for the adoption of a new fee schedule for services performed. |
| 12. | RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE 2018 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) APPLICATION: (Contact: Cpt. Jason, Zang, Amarillo Police Department) This resolution approves the application for the 2017 JAG Grant and the related Interlocal Agreement with Potter County. Under the terms of the grant, the City of Amarillo will apply for $101,198.00 and will allocate the grant proceeds on an equal basis with Potter County. The Amarillo Police Department will use $50,599.00 which is the City's portion of the grant to purchase computer equipment for patrol cars. |
| 13. | RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE 2017/2018 FEDERAL GRANT REQUEST TO THE FULL AMOUNT ALLOCATED TO THE AMARILLO CITY TRANSIT SYSTEM: (Contact: Marita Wellege-Reiley, Transit Director) This resolution authorizes the City of Amarillo to revise the grant application to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for fiscal year 2017-2018 for the full FTA apportionment of $3,278,528. A public hearing was conducted on July 25, 2017 authorizing an FTA grant application of $2,891,534. The City of Amarillo funds required to match the original FTA grant was $2,350,923 and $369,039 in TXDOT support. The City of Amarillo portion has been adjusted to $1,987,050. We are able to take advantage of a provision that allows the City to use 10 percent of the total FTA allocation ($3,278,528) to pay for Non-Fixed Route ADA (Spec Tran) Service at an 80/20 match. We shifted other allowable costs (Janitor Expenses) from Operating to Preventive Maintenance to further reduce the local funding requirements. |
| 14. | APPROVAL - TXDOT OFFER TO PURCHASE PARCEL 7 (CITY OF AMARILLO WATER WELL #425): (Contact: Floyd Hartman, CIP Director) This item approves a TxDot offer to Purchase Parcel 7 (City of Amarillo Well #425) which consists of 39,701 square feet located on the North Side of FM 2186 (West Hollywood Road) ±3,050' West of South Soncy Road at a cost of $809,258.00. 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 8th day of September 2017. Amarillo City Council meetings stream live on Cable Channel 10 and are available online at: www.amarillo.gov/granicus Archived meetings are also available. |