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INVOCATION: Gil Lain, Paramount Baptist Church
1. MINUTES: Overview: Approval of the City Council minutes of the regular meeting held on August 19, 2014.
2. PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE: Overview: THE CITY OF AMARILLO IS CONSIDERING A TAX RATE OF $0.34509, WHICH IS GREATER THAN THE CURRENT RATE. THIS PROPOSED RATE WILL RAISE MORE TAXES THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 3.92 PERCENT. THE TAX ON AN AVERAGE HOME LAST YEAR WAS $385.51. THE TAX ON AN AVERAGE HOME WOULD BE $399.01 UNDER THE PROPOSED RATE.
3. PUBLIC HEARING - PAYDAY LOANS: Overview: This item conducts a public hearing to gather input on a potential ordinance regulating "credit access businesses," providing definitions, registration requirements, credit extension guidelines and inspection of records. The Council will receive comments from the public in order to determine if an amendment to the Amarillo Municipal Code is necessary for businesses engaged in loan transactions commonly known as Payday Lending, Auto Title Lending or similar activities.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 7475: Overview: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance adopting the 2014/2015 budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Greenways Public Improvement District (PID). This ordinance is recommended for approval by a unanimous vote of the Greenways Public Improvement District Board of Directors.
13. RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF AMARILLO HOSPITAL DISTRICT 2014/2015 BUDGET: Overview: This resolution approves the 2014/2015 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.
14. RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF AMARILLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 2014/2015 BUDGET: Overview: his resolution approves the 2014/2015 Amarillo Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Budget. This budget is funded by an existing one-half cent local sales tax and is utilized to attract and develop industrial, manufacturing and associated economic development enterprises as well as to retain and expand existing qualified business. These activities create employment and economic development opportunities for our community. This budget is recommended for approval by the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.
15. RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF CENTER CITY TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER 1 (TIRZ #1) 2014/2015 BUDGET: Overview: This resolution approves the 2014/2015 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 budget. The TIRZ #1 is a cooperative effort of various governmental entities and was created in 2006 to facilitate the revitalization of downtown Amarillo and financially assist in the implementation of the Downtown Amarillo Strategic Action Plan. This budget is recommended for approval by the TIRZ #1 Board of Directors.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 7475: Overview: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance adopting the 2014/2015 budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Greenways Public Improvement District (PID). This ordinance is recommended for approval by a unanimous vote of the Greenways Public Improvement District Board of Directors.
5. ORDINANCE NO. 7476: Overview: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance adopting the 2014/2015 budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Quail Creek Public Improvement District (PID). This ordinance is recommended for approval by a unanimous vote of the Quail Creek Public Improvement District Board of Directors.
6. ORDINANCE NO. 7477: Overview: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance adopting the 2014/2015 budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Vineyards Public Improvement District (PID). This ordinance is recommended for approval by a unanimous vote of the Vineyards Public Improvement District Board of Directors.
7. ORDINANCE NO. 7478: Overview: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance changing the zoning of Lots 4 and 5, Block 2, Ridgeview Medical Center Unit No. 2, in Section 43, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Potter County, from Planned Development 145 to Office District 1 in the vicinity of Coulter Street and Fleming Avenue for medical office and pharmacy uses.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 7479: Overview: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance vacating a portion of an existing 20 foot alley in Block 6, Skyline Terrace Unit No. 2, in Section 135, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, in the vicinity of Northeast 24th Avenue and Manhattan Street. This vacation request is to develop the site with the Travis 6th Grade Academy.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 7480: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 16-4, Article III, Division 1, Section 16-4-4; Chapter 16-4, Article III, Division 3, Sections 16-4-74 through 16-4-83; and Chapter 16-4, Article IV, Section 16-4-151of the Amarillo Municipal Code to further define and regulate vehicles for hire and to amend the definition of limousines and taxicabs.
10. ORDINANCE NO. 7481: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 8-2, Article I, Section 8-2-10 to better reflect current industry norms related to insurance coverage for harboring a dangerous animal and to amend Chapter 8-2 to change the name of the "Animal Control Department" to the "Animal Management and Welfare Department" and to accordingly amend all similar references to the same.
11. RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING: Overview: This resolution conducts a public hearing on and considers ordering the removal of a substandard structure located at 1427 Northwest 18th Avenue.
12. RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING: Overview: This resolution conducts a public hearing on and considers ordering the removal of a substandard structure located at 1431 Northwest 18th Avenue.
16. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Overview: Appointments are needed for the following boards: Redstone Public Improvements District:
12/13/2011 Charlie Hamilton 09/01/2014
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INVOCATION: Gil Lain, Paramount Baptist Church
1. MINUTES: Overview: Approval of the City Council minutes of the regular meeting held on August 19, 2014.
2. PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE: Overview: THE CITY OF AMARILLO IS CONSIDERING A TAX RATE OF $0.34509, WHICH IS GREATER THAN THE CURRENT RATE. THIS PROPOSED RATE WILL RAISE MORE TAXES THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 3.92 PERCENT. THE TAX ON AN AVERAGE HOME LAST YEAR WAS $385.51. THE TAX ON AN AVERAGE HOME WOULD BE $399.01 UNDER THE PROPOSED RATE.
3. PUBLIC HEARING - PAYDAY LOANS: Overview: This item conducts a public hearing to gather input on a potential ordinance regulating "credit access businesses," providing definitions, registration requirements, credit extension guidelines and inspection of records. The Council will receive comments from the public in order to determine if an amendment to the Amarillo Municipal Code is necessary for businesses engaged in loan transactions commonly known as Payday Lending, Auto Title Lending or similar activities.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 7475: Overview: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance adopting the 2014/2015 budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Greenways Public Improvement District (PID). This ordinance is recommended for approval by a unanimous vote of the Greenways Public Improvement District Board of Directors.
13. RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF AMARILLO HOSPITAL DISTRICT 2014/2015 BUDGET: Overview: This resolution approves the 2014/2015 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.
14. RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF AMARILLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 2014/2015 BUDGET: Overview: his resolution approves the 2014/2015 Amarillo Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Budget. This budget is funded by an existing one-half cent local sales tax and is utilized to attract and develop industrial, manufacturing and associated economic development enterprises as well as to retain and expand existing qualified business. These activities create employment and economic development opportunities for our community. This budget is recommended for approval by the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.
15. RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF CENTER CITY TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER 1 (TIRZ #1) 2014/2015 BUDGET: Overview: This resolution approves the 2014/2015 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 budget. The TIRZ #1 is a cooperative effort of various governmental entities and was created in 2006 to facilitate the revitalization of downtown Amarillo and financially assist in the implementation of the Downtown Amarillo Strategic Action Plan. This budget is recommended for approval by the TIRZ #1 Board of Directors.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 7475: Overview: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance adopting the 2014/2015 budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Greenways Public Improvement District (PID). This ordinance is recommended for approval by a unanimous vote of the Greenways Public Improvement District Board of Directors.
5. ORDINANCE NO. 7476: Overview: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance adopting the 2014/2015 budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Quail Creek Public Improvement District (PID). This ordinance is recommended for approval by a unanimous vote of the Quail Creek Public Improvement District Board of Directors.
6. ORDINANCE NO. 7477: Overview: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance adopting the 2014/2015 budget and five (5) year service plan, along with establishing and levying an annual property assessment for the Vineyards Public Improvement District (PID). This ordinance is recommended for approval by a unanimous vote of the Vineyards Public Improvement District Board of Directors.
7. ORDINANCE NO. 7478: Overview: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance changing the zoning of Lots 4 and 5, Block 2, Ridgeview Medical Center Unit No. 2, in Section 43, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Potter County, from Planned Development 145 to Office District 1 in the vicinity of Coulter Street and Fleming Avenue for medical office and pharmacy uses.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 7479: Overview: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance vacating a portion of an existing 20 foot alley in Block 6, Skyline Terrace Unit No. 2, in Section 135, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, in the vicinity of Northeast 24th Avenue and Manhattan Street. This vacation request is to develop the site with the Travis 6th Grade Academy.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 7480: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 16-4, Article III, Division 1, Section 16-4-4; Chapter 16-4, Article III, Division 3, Sections 16-4-74 through 16-4-83; and Chapter 16-4, Article IV, Section 16-4-151of the Amarillo Municipal Code to further define and regulate vehicles for hire and to amend the definition of limousines and taxicabs.
10. ORDINANCE NO. 7481: Overview: This is the first reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 8-2, Article I, Section 8-2-10 to better reflect current industry norms related to insurance coverage for harboring a dangerous animal and to amend Chapter 8-2 to change the name of the "Animal Control Department" to the "Animal Management and Welfare Department" and to accordingly amend all similar references to the same.
11. RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING: Overview: This resolution conducts a public hearing on and considers ordering the removal of a substandard structure located at 1427 Northwest 18th Avenue.
12. RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING: Overview: This resolution conducts a public hearing on and considers ordering the removal of a substandard structure located at 1431 Northwest 18th Avenue.
16. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Overview: Appointments are needed for the following boards: Redstone Public Improvements District:
12/13/2011 Charlie Hamilton 09/01/2014
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