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INVOCATION: Greg Dowell, Central Church of Christ

1. MINUTES: Overview: Approval of the City Commission minutes of the regular meeting held on March 27, 2012.

2. PUBLIC HEARING - DRAINAGE UTILITY: Overview: This item conducts a second public hearing on the proposed City of Amarillo Drainage Utility. This Utility is proposed to provide dedicated funding for both capital and maintenance costs associated with the construction, operation and repair of the City drainage system. Under Texas law, this Utility is established as an enterprise fund and monies collected shall be used only for purposes directly related to the drainage system. The purpose of this hearing is to review the overall structure of the Utility, the two draft ordinances necessary to implement the Utility, and to solicit comment, input and discussion for the City Commission's consideration and use.

3. ORDINANCE NO. 7322: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance amending the Amarillo Municipal Code to add a new Chapter 18-4 establishing the City of Amarillo Drainage Utility and its service area. The ordinance further dedicates City assets to the Utility and grants those exemptions required by the Texas Local Government Code. Funds collected under the Amarillo Drainage Utility may only be used for purposes directly related to the drainage system. This is the first of two ordinances necessary to establish and implement the proposed Drainage Utility.

4. ORDINANCE NO. 7323: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance amending the Amarillo Municipal Code, Chapter 18-4 to adopt rules for the City of Amarillo Drainage Utility, defining relevant terms, levying a schedule of charges, providing for an appeals process and related matters. This ordinance establishes the base charge for a "TYPICAL" Equivalent Residential Unit at $2.51 per month. This is the second of two ordinances necessary to establish and implement the proposed Drainage Utility.

5. ORDINANCE NO. 7324: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning of a 8.06 and a 28.18 acre tract in Section 135, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, in the vicinity of Hastings Avenue and Grand Street, to change from Agricultural District to Light Commercial District and Heavy Commercial District, respectively. This is recommended for approval by a 7:0 vote of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

6. ORDINANCE NO. 7325: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning of Tascosa Estates Unit No. 8, in Section 11, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Potter County, in the vicinity of Fairway Drive and La Costa Drive, to change from Planned Development District 165C to Amended Planned Development 165D for single-family detached home development. This is recommended for approval by a 7:0 vote of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

7. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Appointment is needed for the following board:

Animal Control Board (3 year term)
12/20/11 Jena McFall 01/12/15
(resigned)

8. CONSENT AGENDA: Overview: It is recommended that the following items be approved and that the City Manager be authorized to execute all documents necessary for each transaction:

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Apr 03, 2012 City Commission Evening Meeting

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INVOCATION: Greg Dowell, Central Church of Christ

1. MINUTES: Overview: Approval of the City Commission minutes of the regular meeting held on March 27, 2012.

2. PUBLIC HEARING - DRAINAGE UTILITY: Overview: This item conducts a second public hearing on the proposed City of Amarillo Drainage Utility. This Utility is proposed to provide dedicated funding for both capital and maintenance costs associated with the construction, operation and repair of the City drainage system. Under Texas law, this Utility is established as an enterprise fund and monies collected shall be used only for purposes directly related to the drainage system. The purpose of this hearing is to review the overall structure of the Utility, the two draft ordinances necessary to implement the Utility, and to solicit comment, input and discussion for the City Commission's consideration and use.

3. ORDINANCE NO. 7322: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance amending the Amarillo Municipal Code to add a new Chapter 18-4 establishing the City of Amarillo Drainage Utility and its service area. The ordinance further dedicates City assets to the Utility and grants those exemptions required by the Texas Local Government Code. Funds collected under the Amarillo Drainage Utility may only be used for purposes directly related to the drainage system. This is the first of two ordinances necessary to establish and implement the proposed Drainage Utility.

4. ORDINANCE NO. 7323: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance amending the Amarillo Municipal Code, Chapter 18-4 to adopt rules for the City of Amarillo Drainage Utility, defining relevant terms, levying a schedule of charges, providing for an appeals process and related matters. This ordinance establishes the base charge for a "TYPICAL" Equivalent Residential Unit at $2.51 per month. This is the second of two ordinances necessary to establish and implement the proposed Drainage Utility.

5. ORDINANCE NO. 7324: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning of a 8.06 and a 28.18 acre tract in Section 135, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, in the vicinity of Hastings Avenue and Grand Street, to change from Agricultural District to Light Commercial District and Heavy Commercial District, respectively. This is recommended for approval by a 7:0 vote of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

6. ORDINANCE NO. 7325: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning of Tascosa Estates Unit No. 8, in Section 11, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Potter County, in the vicinity of Fairway Drive and La Costa Drive, to change from Planned Development District 165C to Amended Planned Development 165D for single-family detached home development. This is recommended for approval by a 7:0 vote of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

7. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Appointment is needed for the following board:

Animal Control Board (3 year term)
12/20/11 Jena McFall 01/12/15
(resigned)

8. CONSENT AGENDA: Overview: It is recommended that the following items be approved and that the City Manager be authorized to execute all documents necessary for each transaction:

PUBLIC FORUM

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