A. Purchase - Radio Network Repeaters:
Award on Panhandle Regional Planning Commission Interlocal Agreement to E.F. Johnson Technologies - $25,122.00
Overview: This item approves the purchase of two, VHF radio repeaters. These repeater units will augment an existing repeater location, which is part of the Panhandle Regional Interoperable Communications System. Radio repeater units are used to extend the range and reliability of various hand-held and mobile radio units and to ensure proper coverage of public safety and emergency radio networks. Funding for this purchase is from the approved Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) grant program.
B. Purchase - Computer Network Hardware and Licenses:
Award on State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Contract to Synetra - $169,099.32
Overview: This item approves the purchase of computer network switches, the associated licenses and related items for the current City network. This equipment replaces existing primary network switches located at City Hall and the Police building and will provide redundancy for both locations. The existing switches were originally purchased in 2006 and will no longer be supported or maintained by the manufacturer. Funding for this purchase is in the approved FY 2011/2012 Information Technology Division Capital Improvement Program budget.
C. Award - Hamlet Park Splash Pad:
Award to low responsive bidder:
Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks - $155,526.00
Overview: This item awards the contract to construct a new splash pad and two shade structures at Hamlet Park. The proposed splash pad will encompass approximately 1,590 square feet and has several features unique to Hamlet Park, including a water feature in the shape of the school mascot. Funding for this project is from the approved FY 2011-2012 Community Development Block Grant program. The new splash pad should be operational by Memorial Day, 2012.
D. Award - 2012 Arterial Street Overlay Project:
Award to low responsive bidder:
E. Award - Former Police Department/Courts Buildings Demolition Project:
Award to low responsive bidder:
Empire Environmental Group, L.L.C. - $162,586.70
Overview: This item awards the contract to demolish and remove the former Police Department, Municipal Court, and Police Garage buildings located on the block bounded by Buchanan Street, 6th Avenue, Fillmore Street, and 7th Avenue. The contract includes the full demolition of these structures, removal of the debris, and restoration of the site to a level surface. This site will be used for construction activities associated with the future Downtown Convention Center Hotel and will also be the site of the Downtown Parking Garage. Funding for this award is in the previously approved Capital Improvement Program budget and the recommended contract is 22% below the project cost estimate.
F. Approval - Fire Department Heavy Rescue Training Course:
Award to proprietary provider:
Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) - $26,000.00
Overview: This item approves the funding for ten members of the Amarillo Fire Department to attend Structural Technician II training at Texas A&M in College Station. The training is provided by TEEX and is a continuation of Structural Technician I training from the previous year. The attendees are all involved in the City's Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) program and this specialized training will provide them with additional education and experience to be used in case of large structural collapses or disasters. Funding for this training is from the FY 2010 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant. The grant will further fund the overtime and personnel backfill costs associated with this training.
G. Approval - City of Amarillo Investment Policy:
Overview: This item is the annual approval of the revised Investment Policy for the City of Amarillo. State law requires the City to have a written investment policy and for the City Commission to review and approve the policy on an annual basis. The primary revisions to the Policy include those required by recent changes in the Texas Public Funds Investment Act, to clarify the Certificates of Deposit section, changes to the training and reporting section, and the addition of a monitoring section for money market mutual funds. Finally, the Policy includes a statement regarding yield calculation and clarifications as to the collateral the City will accept under the Public Funds Collateral Act. The City Investment Committee recommends approval of this Revised Investment Policy.
H. Approval - License and hold Harmless Agreement:
Overview: License and Hold Harmless for a seven foot tall fence and an underground electrical service line encumbering N.W. 4th Avenue right-of-way for Plains Dairy L.L.C.
I. Dedication and Acceptance - Water Line Easement:
Overview: A 10 ft. water line easement in Section 42, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Potter County, in the vicinity of Westgate Parkway West and Mall Ring Road for the installation of a water main.
A. Purchase - Radio Network Repeaters:
Award on Panhandle Regional Planning Commission Interlocal Agreement to E.F. Johnson Technologies - $25,122.00
Overview: This item approves the purchase of two, VHF radio repeaters. These repeater units will augment an existing repeater location, which is part of the Panhandle Regional Interoperable Communications System. Radio repeater units are used to extend the range and reliability of various hand-held and mobile radio units and to ensure proper coverage of public safety and emergency radio networks. Funding for this purchase is from the approved Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) grant program.
B. Purchase - Computer Network Hardware and Licenses:
Award on State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Contract to Synetra - $169,099.32
Overview: This item approves the purchase of computer network switches, the associated licenses and related items for the current City network. This equipment replaces existing primary network switches located at City Hall and the Police building and will provide redundancy for both locations. The existing switches were originally purchased in 2006 and will no longer be supported or maintained by the manufacturer. Funding for this purchase is in the approved FY 2011/2012 Information Technology Division Capital Improvement Program budget.
C. Award - Hamlet Park Splash Pad:
Award to low responsive bidder:
Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks - $155,526.00
Overview: This item awards the contract to construct a new splash pad and two shade structures at Hamlet Park. The proposed splash pad will encompass approximately 1,590 square feet and has several features unique to Hamlet Park, including a water feature in the shape of the school mascot. Funding for this project is from the approved FY 2011-2012 Community Development Block Grant program. The new splash pad should be operational by Memorial Day, 2012.
D. Award - 2012 Arterial Street Overlay Project:
Award to low responsive bidder:
E. Award - Former Police Department/Courts Buildings Demolition Project:
Award to low responsive bidder:
Empire Environmental Group, L.L.C. - $162,586.70
Overview: This item awards the contract to demolish and remove the former Police Department, Municipal Court, and Police Garage buildings located on the block bounded by Buchanan Street, 6th Avenue, Fillmore Street, and 7th Avenue. The contract includes the full demolition of these structures, removal of the debris, and restoration of the site to a level surface. This site will be used for construction activities associated with the future Downtown Convention Center Hotel and will also be the site of the Downtown Parking Garage. Funding for this award is in the previously approved Capital Improvement Program budget and the recommended contract is 22% below the project cost estimate.
F. Approval - Fire Department Heavy Rescue Training Course:
Award to proprietary provider:
Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) - $26,000.00
Overview: This item approves the funding for ten members of the Amarillo Fire Department to attend Structural Technician II training at Texas A&M in College Station. The training is provided by TEEX and is a continuation of Structural Technician I training from the previous year. The attendees are all involved in the City's Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) program and this specialized training will provide them with additional education and experience to be used in case of large structural collapses or disasters. Funding for this training is from the FY 2010 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant. The grant will further fund the overtime and personnel backfill costs associated with this training.
G. Approval - City of Amarillo Investment Policy:
Overview: This item is the annual approval of the revised Investment Policy for the City of Amarillo. State law requires the City to have a written investment policy and for the City Commission to review and approve the policy on an annual basis. The primary revisions to the Policy include those required by recent changes in the Texas Public Funds Investment Act, to clarify the Certificates of Deposit section, changes to the training and reporting section, and the addition of a monitoring section for money market mutual funds. Finally, the Policy includes a statement regarding yield calculation and clarifications as to the collateral the City will accept under the Public Funds Collateral Act. The City Investment Committee recommends approval of this Revised Investment Policy.
H. Approval - License and hold Harmless Agreement:
Overview: License and Hold Harmless for a seven foot tall fence and an underground electrical service line encumbering N.W. 4th Avenue right-of-way for Plains Dairy L.L.C.
I. Dedication and Acceptance - Water Line Easement:
Overview: A 10 ft. water line easement in Section 42, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Potter County, in the vicinity of Westgate Parkway West and Mall Ring Road for the installation of a water main.