AGENDAS
FOR THE AMARILLO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2017 AT 3:00 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.

INVOCATION: Jamie Beckham-George
PRESENTATION: "National Anthem" sung by Sara Beckham PROCLAMATION: "Constitution Week"

1. City Council will discuss or receive reports on the following current matters or projects.

A. Discuss format and structure of Council Meetings; and

B. Consider future Agenda items and request reports from City Manager.  

1. City Council will discuss or receive reports on the following current matters or projects.

A. Discuss format and structure of Council Meetings; and

B. Consider future Agenda items and request reports from City Manager.  

A. MINUTES:
Approval of the City Council  minutes for the  meetings  held  on September 4, 2018.  

B. ACCEPTANCE - HIV PREVENTION GRANT AMENDMENT:
(Contact:  Casie Stoughton, Public Health Director) Grant Amount: Additional funding $105,125 Total award $315,375 Grantor: Texas Department of State Health Services This item accepts the award from the Texas Department of State Health Services from January 1, 2019 thru June 30, 2019 to continue funding for the HIV Prevention Program in the public health department.

C. ACCEPTANCE - REFUGEE MEDICAL SCREENING GRANT:
(Contact:  Casie Stoughton, Public Health Director) Grant Amount -- $263,096.56 Grantor: U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants This item accepts the award from the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants from October 1, 2018 thru September 30, 2019 to continue health screening services for refugees resettled in Potter/Randall county.

D. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FAA AIP GRANT NO. 3-48-0007-043-2018, WITH THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FOR 90% FUNDING OF THE FOLLOWING FOUR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT THE RICK HUSBAND AMARILLO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
(Contact:  Michael Conner, Director of Aviation)

1. Airfield Electrical Upgrades

2. Runway 13/31 and Taxiway K and associated Taxiway Joint Seal Replacement

3. Upgrade CCTV and Access Control System

4. Pavement Condition Index Inspection and Pavement Management Plan Update  

E. CONSIDER: APPROVAL OF OTHER TRANSACTION AGREEMENT (OTA) NO. 70T04018T9CAP1040, WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION:
(Contact: Michael W. Conner: Director of Aviation) The OTA outlines 100% reimbursement funding for design and bid award services for the Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS) recapitalization project at the Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport.

F. CONSIDER: TASK ORDER 28 BETWEEN RS&H, INC. AND THE RICK HUSBAND AMARILLO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $207,502.00:
(Contact: Michael W. Conner: Director of Aviation) This Task Order includes design services related to understanding the need to potentially modify the existing inline Checked Baggage Inspection System. The system utilizes Explosive Detection Systems via CTX machines. The CTX machines have been selected by TSA for recapitalization. TSA will purchase the new machines but need the design elements to make sure the cutover is appropriate and other improvements are outlined prior to construction.

G. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND PARK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT:   (
Contact:  Kevin Starbuck, Assistant City Manager) This agreement will authorize Highland Park Independent School District to operate on the City of Amarillo NEXGEN Radio Communications System with applicable infrastructure support fees assessed per the agreement.

H. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE FY2019 CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC) NUTRITION PROGRAM SERVICES:
(Contact:  Margaret Payton, WIC Director) This item is a contract amendment to provide an amount not to exceed $1,517,760 of reimbursement from the State Department of Health and Human Services (HHSC) for WIC nutrition program services.  The FY2019 contract period is from October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019.

3. NON-CONSENT ITEMS:  

A. ORDINANCE NO. 7761:
(Contact:  Michelle Bonner, Deputy City Manager) This is the first reading of an ordinance adopting the City of Amarillo budget for the 2018/2019 fiscal year.  This budget allows for the City to continue providing effective public services, programs and assistance to Amarillo residents in the upcoming year.

B. ORDINANCE NO. 7762:
(Contact:  Michelle Bonner, Deputy City Manager) This is the first reading 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 2018 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 $0.04140 per $100.00 property valuation for existing debt expenses resulting in a total ad valorem rate of $0.36838 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 1.80 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $0.00.

C. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER ADOPTION OF  THE TRANSIT ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN (TAMP) TO PROVIDE THE PUBLIC AN OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE PLAN  CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE PLAN:
(Contact:  Marita Wellage-Reiley/Brianna Mills) In May 2018 Council authorized the City Manager to set performance targets to be used in the preparation of an asset management plan that describes the physical assets funded with federal assistance.  The TAMP describes the existing condition and the strategy for preserving ACT assets and is required as a condition of federal funding. ACT incorporated the adopted performance targets in preparation of the FY18/19 budget request. The TAMP covers four years, and will be updated at least every two years, or as needed.  The TAMP includes:

1. An inventory for all assets used in the provision of public transportation.

2. A condition assessment of capital assets.

3. A management approach to preserve and replace assets.

4. Investment prioritization to accomplish the management targets.   This plan must be approved by October 1, 2018 to be in compliance with requirements.

D. RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE AMARILLO POTTER EVENTS VENUE DISTRICT 2018/2019 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET:
(Contact:  Michelle Bonner, Deputy City Manager) This resolution approves the 2018/2019 Budget for the Amarillo-Potter Events Venue District.  This budget is funded through a 5% car rental tax and a 2% hotel occupancy tax.  The Amarillo-Potter Events Venue District operates and maintains voter approved entertainment venues within the City.  This budget is recommended for approval by the Amarillo Potter Events Venue District Board.

E. RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING THE AMARILLO HOSPITAL DISTRICT 2018/2019 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET:
(Contact:  Michelle Bonner, Deputy City Manager) This resolution approves the 2018/2019 fiscal year budget and associated program of services for the Amarillo Hospital District (AHD).  This budget is recommended for approval by the AHD Board of Managers.

F. RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES OF HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX REVENUE BY THE AMARILLO CONVENTION AND VISITOR COUNCIL:
(Contact:  Michelle Bonner, Deputy City Manager) This resolution approves the 2018/2019 fiscal year budget for the Amarillo Convention and Visitor Council.

G. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
City Council may convene in Executive Session to receive reports on or discuss any of the following pending projects or matters:

(1) Section 551.072 - Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, sell, or value of real property and public discussion of such would not be in the best interests of the City’s bargaining position.

(a) City Economic Development Project #18-06 in the vicinity of English Road and East Amarillo Boulevard.

(2) Section 551.087 - Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations; discussion of commercial or financial information received from an existing business or business prospect with which the City is negotiating for the location or retention of a facility, or for incentives the City is willing to extend, or financial information submitted by same:

(a) City Economic Development Project #18-06 in the vicinity of English Road and East Amarillo Boulevard. 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 7th day of September 2018. Regular meetings of the Amarillo City Council stream live on Cable Channel 10 and are available online at:  http://amarillo.gov/city-hall/city-government/view-city-council-meetings Archived meetings are also available.