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1. MINUTES: Overview: Approval of the City Council minutes of the regular meeting held on September 23, 2014.

2. ORDINANCE NO. 7490 -- AUTHORIZED USES OF AN EXISTING ALLOCATION OF HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX (H.O.T.): Overview: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance to amend and clarify the allowable uses of the existing allocation of fifty-hundredths (0.50%) of the HOT allocated to the CVB for promotion of events held in Amarillo. It is currently limited to the Amarillo Civic Center Complex, but the amendment would also include potential support for events at government-owned venues in Potter or Randall counties, such as Palo Duro Canyon or West Texas A&M University, which also bring tourists, shoppers, etc. to Amarillo. The ordinance provides that the Civic Center Complex retains first priority.

3. ORDINANCE NO. 7491: Overview: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance extending the existing natural gas utility franchise between the City and Atmos Energy Corporation for a period of five-years under the present terms and conditions. This extension will cover the period of January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2019.

4. ORDINANCE NO. 7492: Overview: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 8-2, of the Amarillo Municipal Code to require microchip implant on impounded animals before redemption or adoption. This ordinance is recommended for approval by the Animal Management & Welfare Board.

5. RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING: This resolution conducts a public hearing on and considers ordering the removal of a substandard structure located at 312 North Pierce Street (rear).

6. RESOLUTION -- CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER CERTAIN CONDITIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN CONSTITUTE PUBLIC NUISANCES AT THE LOCATION(S) STATED: Overview: This resolution sets the date and time for a public hearing on October 21, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. to determine if the properties at: 3616 Southeast 32nd Avenue and 2722 South Highland Street, constitute public nuisances and thereby declared as dangerous structures. A copy of this resolution will be mailed to all interested parties providing ten (10) days notice of public hearing.

7. 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:

A. Award - Civic Center Flooring Repairs:
Award on TXMAS State Contract to: LVR Carpet of Lubbock -- $50,558.67
Overview: This item awards a contract for the replacement of carpet and tile in the Amarillo Civic Center affected by the recent flood. These areas include dressing rooms, team locker rooms, and the Auditorium. Funding for the replacement is available from the FM Global Insurance settlement.

B. Award - Annual Supply Agreement for Clamps:
Award by line item to low responsive bidders as follows:
Power Seal Pipeline Products $53,840.42
Lines 1-9, 16-27
Western Industrial Supply $27,676.80
Lines 10-15, 33-35 38,42-44
KW Sharp, Inc. $11,700.00
Lines 28-32
HD Supply Waterworks $2,140.50
Lines 36,37,39,41

Total Award $95,357.72
Overview: This item awards the annual supply contracts for a variety of pipeline-type clamps maintained in Central Stores for various departments. The prices represent an overall 4.09% decrease from last year's supply contract prices. Funding for the purchases is available in approved Central Stores inventory account.

C. Award - Traffic Signal Controllers:
Texas Highway Products, LTD -- $54,275.00
Overview: This item awards a contract from the Texas Smart Buy Contract 550-A2 to replace 16 traffic controllers for signalized intersections which have reached their useful life. Funding for the replacements is available from the 2013-2014 Traffic Signal maintenance and Field Operations budgets.

D. Approval - Office Furniture Annual Supply Contract:
Hon Office Products through OfficeWise -- $250,000.00
Overview: This item approves a non-exclusive contract from the Texas Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) #R4982 for office furniture for various departments and offices. The estimated annual expenditure is $250,000. The contract term is for one-year. Funding for purchases is available in the individual departmental FY 2014-2015 operating budgets.

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Sep 30, 2014 City Council Regular Meeting

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1. MINUTES: Overview: Approval of the City Council minutes of the regular meeting held on September 23, 2014.

2. ORDINANCE NO. 7490 -- AUTHORIZED USES OF AN EXISTING ALLOCATION OF HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX (H.O.T.): Overview: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance to amend and clarify the allowable uses of the existing allocation of fifty-hundredths (0.50%) of the HOT allocated to the CVB for promotion of events held in Amarillo. It is currently limited to the Amarillo Civic Center Complex, but the amendment would also include potential support for events at government-owned venues in Potter or Randall counties, such as Palo Duro Canyon or West Texas A&M University, which also bring tourists, shoppers, etc. to Amarillo. The ordinance provides that the Civic Center Complex retains first priority.

3. ORDINANCE NO. 7491: Overview: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance extending the existing natural gas utility franchise between the City and Atmos Energy Corporation for a period of five-years under the present terms and conditions. This extension will cover the period of January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2019.

4. ORDINANCE NO. 7492: Overview: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 8-2, of the Amarillo Municipal Code to require microchip implant on impounded animals before redemption or adoption. This ordinance is recommended for approval by the Animal Management & Welfare Board.

5. RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING: This resolution conducts a public hearing on and considers ordering the removal of a substandard structure located at 312 North Pierce Street (rear).

6. RESOLUTION -- CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER CERTAIN CONDITIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN CONSTITUTE PUBLIC NUISANCES AT THE LOCATION(S) STATED: Overview: This resolution sets the date and time for a public hearing on October 21, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. to determine if the properties at: 3616 Southeast 32nd Avenue and 2722 South Highland Street, constitute public nuisances and thereby declared as dangerous structures. A copy of this resolution will be mailed to all interested parties providing ten (10) days notice of public hearing.

7. 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:

A. Award - Civic Center Flooring Repairs:
Award on TXMAS State Contract to: LVR Carpet of Lubbock -- $50,558.67
Overview: This item awards a contract for the replacement of carpet and tile in the Amarillo Civic Center affected by the recent flood. These areas include dressing rooms, team locker rooms, and the Auditorium. Funding for the replacement is available from the FM Global Insurance settlement.

B. Award - Annual Supply Agreement for Clamps:
Award by line item to low responsive bidders as follows:
Power Seal Pipeline Products $53,840.42
Lines 1-9, 16-27
Western Industrial Supply $27,676.80
Lines 10-15, 33-35 38,42-44
KW Sharp, Inc. $11,700.00
Lines 28-32
HD Supply Waterworks $2,140.50
Lines 36,37,39,41

Total Award $95,357.72
Overview: This item awards the annual supply contracts for a variety of pipeline-type clamps maintained in Central Stores for various departments. The prices represent an overall 4.09% decrease from last year's supply contract prices. Funding for the purchases is available in approved Central Stores inventory account.

C. Award - Traffic Signal Controllers:
Texas Highway Products, LTD -- $54,275.00
Overview: This item awards a contract from the Texas Smart Buy Contract 550-A2 to replace 16 traffic controllers for signalized intersections which have reached their useful life. Funding for the replacements is available from the 2013-2014 Traffic Signal maintenance and Field Operations budgets.

D. Approval - Office Furniture Annual Supply Contract:
Hon Office Products through OfficeWise -- $250,000.00
Overview: This item approves a non-exclusive contract from the Texas Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) #R4982 for office furniture for various departments and offices. The estimated annual expenditure is $250,000. The contract term is for one-year. Funding for purchases is available in the individual departmental FY 2014-2015 operating budgets.

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