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INVOCATION: Gene Shelburne, Anna Street Church of Christ
1. MINUTES: Overview: Approval of the City Commission minutes of the regular meeting held on August 21, 2012.
2. PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE: Overview: THE CITY OF AMARILLO IS CONSIDERING A TAX RATE OF $0.32009, WHICH IS EQUAL TO THE CURRENT RATE. THIS PROPOSED RATE WILL RAISE MORE TAXES THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 0.79 PERCENT. THE TAX ON AN AVERAGE HOME LAST YEAR WAS $360.57. THE TAX ON AN AVERAGE HOME WOULD BE $363.45 UNDER THE PROPOSED RATE.
3. PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED RESTRICTIONS ON HAND-HELD CELL PHONE AND TEXTING USE WHILE DRIVING: Overview: This item conducts a public hearing to solicit input regarding the recommendation to ban texting and hand-held cell phone use and texting while driving.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 7349: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-3, General Building and Construction Standards, of the Amarillo Municipal Code to adopt the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code. The Building Code is the primary standard for the construction of multi-family housing and commercial buildings in Amarillo. This ordinance is recommended for approval by the Construction Advisory and Appeals Board.
5. ORDINANCE NO. 7350: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-3, General Building and Construction Standards, of the Amarillo Municipal Code by adopting the 2012 Edition of the International Residential Code. This code, which is utilized for the construction of one and two family dwellings, and townhouses not more than three stories, also includes code standards for structural, plumbing and mechanical installations. This ordinance is recommended for approval by the Construction Advisory and Appeals Board.
6. ORDINANCE NO. 7351: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-3, General Building and Construction Standards, of the Amarillo Municipal Code to adopt the 2012 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code. This code regulates and governs energy efficient building envelopes, including the installation of energy efficient mechanical, lighting and power systems. This ordinance is recommended for approval by the Construction Advisory and Appeals Board.
7. ORDINANCE NO. 7352: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-3, General Building and Construction Standards, of the Amarillo Municipal Code by adopting the 2012 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code. This code regulates and governs fuel gas systems and gas fired appliances. This ordinance is recommended for approval by the Construction Advisory and Appeals Board.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 7353: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-3, General Building and Construction Standards, of the Amarillo Municipal Code by adopting the 2012 Edition of the International Mechanical Code. The code regulates and governs the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, replacement, use and maintenance of mechanical systems. This ordinance is recommended for approval by the Construction Advisory and Appeals Board.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 7354: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-3, General Building and Construction Standards, of the Amarillo Municipal Code by adopting the 2012 Edition of the International Existing Building Code. The Existing Building Code provides flexibility to permit the use of alternative approaches to achieve code compliance for existing buildings. This ordinance is recommended for approval by the Construction Advisory and Appeals Board.
10. ORDINANCE NO. 7355: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-4, Electricity, of the Amarillo Municipal Code by adopting the 2011 National Electrical Code. This code is the most current national standard for all electrical installations. This ordinance is recommended for approval by the Construction Advisory and Appeals Board.
11. ORDINANCE NO. 7356: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-5, Plumbing, of the Amarillo Municipal Code by adopting the 2012 Edition of the International Plumbing Code. This code regulates and governs the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, replacement, use and maintenance of plumbing systems. This ordinance is recommended for approval by the Construction Advisory and Appeals Board.
12. ORDINANCE NO. 7357: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-5, of the Amarillo Municipal Code by adopting the 2012 Edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. This code regulates and governs the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, replacement, use and maintenance of swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and aquatic facilities and equipment. This ordinance is recommended for approval by the Construction Advisory and Appeals Board.
13. ORDINANCE NO. 7358: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 10-2, Fire Prevention, of the Amarillo Municipal Code by adopting the 2012 Edition of the International Fire Code. The fire code serves to safeguard life, property and premises from fire and explosion hazards. This ordinance is recommended for approval by the Construction Advisory and Appeals Board.
14. RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER CERTAIN CONDITIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AT THE LOCATION(S) STATED:
Overview: This resolution sets the date and time for a public hearing to determine if two properties constitute a public nuisance and thereby declared as dangerous structures. A copy of this resolution will be mailed to all interested parties providing ten (10) days notice of the public hearing. These properties are the first to be considered under the new Amarillo Dangerous Structure Code approved by ordinance on February 14, 2012.
15. RESOLUTION - DESIGNATION OF TEXAS ENTERPRISE PROJECT:
Overview: This resolution nominates Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Inc. as a Qualified Business and Enterprise Project for economic development assistance under the Texas Enterprise Zone Act. In February 2006, the City elected to participate in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program. The local incentives offered under this resolution are the same as stated in Ordinance No. 6915. Subsequent nominations may be made by resolution. As an Enterprise Project, Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Inc. will continue to be eligible for State sales tax refunds for taxable items purchased for its Amarillo facilities and operations. The resolution does not obligate the City of Amarillo to provide any financial commitments or incentives to Northwest Texas Healthcare System Inc but provides City support to Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Inc. in its application for possible State of Texas economic development assistance.
16. ORDINANCE NO. 7348: Overview: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance adopting the 2012/2013 budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Vineyard Public Improvement District (PID). The Vineyard PID is located in northwest Amarillo south of the Loop and Broadway Drive. This ordinance is recommended for approval by a unanimous vote of the Vineyard Public Improvement District Advisory Board.
17. ORDINANCE NO. 7349: Overview: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance changing the zoning in Block 58, Bivins Addition Amended, Section 187, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, from Residential District 1 to Residential District 1 with a specific use permit for philanthropic uses related to Mary E. Bivins Foundation.
18. 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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INVOCATION: Gene Shelburne, Anna Street Church of Christ
1. MINUTES: Overview: Approval of the City Commission minutes of the regular meeting held on August 21, 2012.
2. PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE: Overview: THE CITY OF AMARILLO IS CONSIDERING A TAX RATE OF $0.32009, WHICH IS EQUAL TO THE CURRENT RATE. THIS PROPOSED RATE WILL RAISE MORE TAXES THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 0.79 PERCENT. THE TAX ON AN AVERAGE HOME LAST YEAR WAS $360.57. THE TAX ON AN AVERAGE HOME WOULD BE $363.45 UNDER THE PROPOSED RATE.
3. PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED RESTRICTIONS ON HAND-HELD CELL PHONE AND TEXTING USE WHILE DRIVING: Overview: This item conducts a public hearing to solicit input regarding the recommendation to ban texting and hand-held cell phone use and texting while driving.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 7349: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-3, General Building and Construction Standards, of the Amarillo Municipal Code to adopt the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code. The Building Code is the primary standard for the construction of multi-family housing and commercial buildings in Amarillo. This ordinance is recommended for approval by the Construction Advisory and Appeals Board.
5. ORDINANCE NO. 7350: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-3, General Building and Construction Standards, of the Amarillo Municipal Code by adopting the 2012 Edition of the International Residential Code. This code, which is utilized for the construction of one and two family dwellings, and townhouses not more than three stories, also includes code standards for structural, plumbing and mechanical installations. This ordinance is recommended for approval by the Construction Advisory and Appeals Board.
6. ORDINANCE NO. 7351: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-3, General Building and Construction Standards, of the Amarillo Municipal Code to adopt the 2012 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code. This code regulates and governs energy efficient building envelopes, including the installation of energy efficient mechanical, lighting and power systems. This ordinance is recommended for approval by the Construction Advisory and Appeals Board.
7. ORDINANCE NO. 7352: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-3, General Building and Construction Standards, of the Amarillo Municipal Code by adopting the 2012 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code. This code regulates and governs fuel gas systems and gas fired appliances. This ordinance is recommended for approval by the Construction Advisory and Appeals Board.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 7353: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-3, General Building and Construction Standards, of the Amarillo Municipal Code by adopting the 2012 Edition of the International Mechanical Code. The code regulates and governs the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, replacement, use and maintenance of mechanical systems. This ordinance is recommended for approval by the Construction Advisory and Appeals Board.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 7354: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-3, General Building and Construction Standards, of the Amarillo Municipal Code by adopting the 2012 Edition of the International Existing Building Code. The Existing Building Code provides flexibility to permit the use of alternative approaches to achieve code compliance for existing buildings. This ordinance is recommended for approval by the Construction Advisory and Appeals Board.
10. ORDINANCE NO. 7355: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-4, Electricity, of the Amarillo Municipal Code by adopting the 2011 National Electrical Code. This code is the most current national standard for all electrical installations. This ordinance is recommended for approval by the Construction Advisory and Appeals Board.
11. ORDINANCE NO. 7356: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-5, Plumbing, of the Amarillo Municipal Code by adopting the 2012 Edition of the International Plumbing Code. This code regulates and governs the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, replacement, use and maintenance of plumbing systems. This ordinance is recommended for approval by the Construction Advisory and Appeals Board.
12. ORDINANCE NO. 7357: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-5, of the Amarillo Municipal Code by adopting the 2012 Edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. This code regulates and governs the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, replacement, use and maintenance of swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and aquatic facilities and equipment. This ordinance is recommended for approval by the Construction Advisory and Appeals Board.
13. ORDINANCE NO. 7358: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 10-2, Fire Prevention, of the Amarillo Municipal Code by adopting the 2012 Edition of the International Fire Code. The fire code serves to safeguard life, property and premises from fire and explosion hazards. This ordinance is recommended for approval by the Construction Advisory and Appeals Board.
14. RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER CERTAIN CONDITIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AT THE LOCATION(S) STATED:
Overview: This resolution sets the date and time for a public hearing to determine if two properties constitute a public nuisance and thereby declared as dangerous structures. A copy of this resolution will be mailed to all interested parties providing ten (10) days notice of the public hearing. These properties are the first to be considered under the new Amarillo Dangerous Structure Code approved by ordinance on February 14, 2012.
15. RESOLUTION - DESIGNATION OF TEXAS ENTERPRISE PROJECT:
Overview: This resolution nominates Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Inc. as a Qualified Business and Enterprise Project for economic development assistance under the Texas Enterprise Zone Act. In February 2006, the City elected to participate in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program. The local incentives offered under this resolution are the same as stated in Ordinance No. 6915. Subsequent nominations may be made by resolution. As an Enterprise Project, Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Inc. will continue to be eligible for State sales tax refunds for taxable items purchased for its Amarillo facilities and operations. The resolution does not obligate the City of Amarillo to provide any financial commitments or incentives to Northwest Texas Healthcare System Inc but provides City support to Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Inc. in its application for possible State of Texas economic development assistance.
16. ORDINANCE NO. 7348: Overview: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance adopting the 2012/2013 budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Vineyard Public Improvement District (PID). The Vineyard PID is located in northwest Amarillo south of the Loop and Broadway Drive. This ordinance is recommended for approval by a unanimous vote of the Vineyard Public Improvement District Advisory Board.
17. ORDINANCE NO. 7349: Overview: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance changing the zoning in Block 58, Bivins Addition Amended, Section 187, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, from Residential District 1 to Residential District 1 with a specific use permit for philanthropic uses related to Mary E. Bivins Foundation.
18. 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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