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A. City Council will discuss or receive reports on the following current matters or projects.

(1) Review agenda items for regular meeting and attachments;

(2) Presentation and report of the Amarillo Convention and Visitor Council;

(3) Discussion on Downtown Parking; and

(4) Consider future Agenda items and request reports from City Manager.

(1) Review agenda items for regular meeting and attachments;

(2) Presentation and report of the Amarillo Convention and Visitor Council;

(3) Discussion on Downtown Parking; and

(4) Consider future Agenda items and request reports from City Manager.

B. City Council may convene in Executive Session to receive reports on or discuss any of the following pending projects or matters:

INVOCATION: Greg Dowell, Amarillo Central Church of Christ

1. 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: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MAY BE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OR ACTION ON ANY OF THE ITEMS IS NECESSARY UNLESS DESIRED BY A COUNCILMEMBER, IN WHICH EVENT THE ITEM SHALL BE CONSIDERED IN ITS NORMAL SEQUENCE AFTER THE ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION HAVE BEEN ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION.

1. 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: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MAY BE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OR ACTION ON ANY OF THE ITEMS IS NECESSARY UNLESS DESIRED BY A COUNCILMEMBER, IN WHICH EVENT THE ITEM SHALL BE CONSIDERED IN ITS NORMAL SEQUENCE AFTER THE ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION HAVE BEEN ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION.

11. APPROVAL - LOCATION INCENTIVES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN AMARILLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND FAIRLY CONSULTING GROUP, LLC/OCCUNET, LLC: (Contact: Barry Albrecht, Amarillo Economic Development Corporation) Overview: This item is approval of a performance-based incentive to Fairly Consulting Group, LLC/Occunet, LLC for the creation of new employment positions in Amarillo. The expansion of The Fairly Group will bring 100 new jobs to Amarillo with a gross annual payroll of $5,700,000. The Fairly Group is headquartered in Amarillo and provides risk management and medical cost containment services to companies across the nation. The Fairly Group also operates offices in Houston and Denver. This expansion project prescribes The Fairly Group create jobs first and then receive incentive payments upon the achievement of annual performance metrics. Should The Fairly Group meet or exceed its stipulated performance metrics under this Agreement, the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation's total investment in this expansion project shall be $1,800,000. The Fairly Group must create new jobs above its current headcount of 72 employees and corresponding payroll of $6,200,000. This project was approved by the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors at its regular meeting on August 15, 2017.

2. PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7676: (Contact: AJ Fawver, Planning & Zoning Director) Overview: This is a public hearing and first reading to rezone Lots 1, 2, 4 through 8, and a portion of lot 3, Block 24, Mrs. M. D. Oliver Eakles Unit No. 1, in Section 171, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, Texas plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from Planned Development District 351(PD-351) to Residential District 1 (R-1) with Specific Use Permit 3 (S-3) (Vicinity: Southwest 24th Avenue and South Van Buren Street.)

3. PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7677: (Contact: AJ Fawver, Planning & Zoning Director) Overview: This is a public hearing and first reading to rezone a 24.37 acre tract of land in Section 191, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, Texas plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from Agriculture District (A) to Residential District 3 (R-3). (Vicinity: Temecula Creek Boulevard and Cabernet Way.)

4. PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7678: (Contact: AJ Fawver, Planning & Zoning Director) Overview: This is a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance annexing into the City of Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, on petition of property owner, territory generally described as a 154.68 acre tract located northwest oc the city northwest of the intersection of Ravenwood Drive and Tascosa Road (RM 1061), and extending north/northwest adjacent to the westernmost line of Tascosa Road (RM 1061) for a distance of 5,562', and out of an 883.57 acre tract situated in Section 24, Block 9, B.S.&F. Survey; describing the territory annexed; finding that all necessary and required legal conditions have been satisfied; providing for amendment of the boundaries and official map of the City; approving a service plan therefore; subjecting the property situated therein to bear its pro rata part of taxes levied; providing rights and privileges as well as duties and responsibilities of inhabitants of said territory; directing the filing of the ordinance in the manner required by law; directing notice to service providers and state agencies; providing a severability clause; declaring compliance with open meetings act; and, providing an effective date.

5. RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF AMARILLO CONVENTION AND VISITOR COUNCIL 2017/2018 BUDGET: (Contact: Dan Quandt, Convention and Visitor Council) Overview: This resolution approves the 2017/2018 Amarillo Convention and Visitor Council budget with funding from hotel/motel occupancy tax revenue collected within the City. The Amarillo Convention and Visitor Council performs tourism, convention and cultural events, promotions and recruitment efforts for the City.

6. RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF AMARILLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 2017/2018 BUDGET:

6. RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF AMARILLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 2017/2018 BUDGET:

6. RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF AMARILLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 2017/2018 BUDGET:

7. RESOLUTION- AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A LOAN APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD'S (TWDB) CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF LIFT STATION 32: (Contact: Floyd Hartman, CIP Director) Overview: This agenda item is requesting City Council approval for a resolution approving the submission of a loan application for an additional $12,500,000 to fund the anticipated construction, construction engineering services, special services, financial services, and contingencies to replace the existing Lift Station 32. The TWDB approval for the planning and design of the project was included in TWDB project #73663 of which $2,615,473 is still available for construction. The City's consultant has prepared plans and specification bid documents to a sufficient level for the project to qualify to apply for the construction funding.

8. RESOLUTION - CREATION AND APPOINTMENT OF THE CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNAL ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS: (Contact: Michael Padilla, Traffic Field Superintendent) Overview: This resolution creates and appoints members to a citizen advisory committee for the photographic traffic signal enforcement system as required by state law. The Photographic Traffic Signal Enforcement Citizen Advisory Committee must consist of one member appointed by each member of the City Council. The Citizen Advisory Committee will review traffic engineering studies and advise City Council on the installation and operation of the photographic traffic signal enforcement system.

9. RESOLUTION - APPROVING THE 2017 WATER CONSERVATION PLAN: (Contact: Russell Grubbs, Director of Utilities) Overview: The 2017 Water Conservation Plan is comprehensive and will help secure the City's future water supply.

10. AWARD - SEWER MAIN REHAB BY PIPEBURSTING AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS: Awarded to: Vaught Services, Inc. -- $1,898,269.00 (Contact: Alan Harder, Civil Engineer) Overview: This item is to approve the construction contract for Wastewater Collection Improvements for the replacement of select sanitary sewer lines utilizing the pipebursting method. The location of this project targets specific areas identified by the Wastewater Collection Department.

Aug 22, 2017 City Council Regular Meeting

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A. City Council will discuss or receive reports on the following current matters or projects.

(1) Review agenda items for regular meeting and attachments;

(2) Presentation and report of the Amarillo Convention and Visitor Council;

(3) Discussion on Downtown Parking; and

(4) Consider future Agenda items and request reports from City Manager.

(1) Review agenda items for regular meeting and attachments;

(2) Presentation and report of the Amarillo Convention and Visitor Council;

(3) Discussion on Downtown Parking; and

(4) Consider future Agenda items and request reports from City Manager.

B. City Council may convene in Executive Session to receive reports on or discuss any of the following pending projects or matters:

INVOCATION: Greg Dowell, Amarillo Central Church of Christ

1. 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: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MAY BE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OR ACTION ON ANY OF THE ITEMS IS NECESSARY UNLESS DESIRED BY A COUNCILMEMBER, IN WHICH EVENT THE ITEM SHALL BE CONSIDERED IN ITS NORMAL SEQUENCE AFTER THE ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION HAVE BEEN ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION.

1. 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: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MAY BE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OR ACTION ON ANY OF THE ITEMS IS NECESSARY UNLESS DESIRED BY A COUNCILMEMBER, IN WHICH EVENT THE ITEM SHALL BE CONSIDERED IN ITS NORMAL SEQUENCE AFTER THE ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION HAVE BEEN ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION.

11. APPROVAL - LOCATION INCENTIVES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN AMARILLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND FAIRLY CONSULTING GROUP, LLC/OCCUNET, LLC: (Contact: Barry Albrecht, Amarillo Economic Development Corporation) Overview: This item is approval of a performance-based incentive to Fairly Consulting Group, LLC/Occunet, LLC for the creation of new employment positions in Amarillo. The expansion of The Fairly Group will bring 100 new jobs to Amarillo with a gross annual payroll of $5,700,000. The Fairly Group is headquartered in Amarillo and provides risk management and medical cost containment services to companies across the nation. The Fairly Group also operates offices in Houston and Denver. This expansion project prescribes The Fairly Group create jobs first and then receive incentive payments upon the achievement of annual performance metrics. Should The Fairly Group meet or exceed its stipulated performance metrics under this Agreement, the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation's total investment in this expansion project shall be $1,800,000. The Fairly Group must create new jobs above its current headcount of 72 employees and corresponding payroll of $6,200,000. This project was approved by the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors at its regular meeting on August 15, 2017.

2. PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7676: (Contact: AJ Fawver, Planning & Zoning Director) Overview: This is a public hearing and first reading to rezone Lots 1, 2, 4 through 8, and a portion of lot 3, Block 24, Mrs. M. D. Oliver Eakles Unit No. 1, in Section 171, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, Texas plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from Planned Development District 351(PD-351) to Residential District 1 (R-1) with Specific Use Permit 3 (S-3) (Vicinity: Southwest 24th Avenue and South Van Buren Street.)

3. PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7677: (Contact: AJ Fawver, Planning & Zoning Director) Overview: This is a public hearing and first reading to rezone a 24.37 acre tract of land in Section 191, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, Texas plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from Agriculture District (A) to Residential District 3 (R-3). (Vicinity: Temecula Creek Boulevard and Cabernet Way.)

4. PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7678: (Contact: AJ Fawver, Planning & Zoning Director) Overview: This is a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance annexing into the City of Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, on petition of property owner, territory generally described as a 154.68 acre tract located northwest oc the city northwest of the intersection of Ravenwood Drive and Tascosa Road (RM 1061), and extending north/northwest adjacent to the westernmost line of Tascosa Road (RM 1061) for a distance of 5,562', and out of an 883.57 acre tract situated in Section 24, Block 9, B.S.&F. Survey; describing the territory annexed; finding that all necessary and required legal conditions have been satisfied; providing for amendment of the boundaries and official map of the City; approving a service plan therefore; subjecting the property situated therein to bear its pro rata part of taxes levied; providing rights and privileges as well as duties and responsibilities of inhabitants of said territory; directing the filing of the ordinance in the manner required by law; directing notice to service providers and state agencies; providing a severability clause; declaring compliance with open meetings act; and, providing an effective date.

5. RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF AMARILLO CONVENTION AND VISITOR COUNCIL 2017/2018 BUDGET: (Contact: Dan Quandt, Convention and Visitor Council) Overview: This resolution approves the 2017/2018 Amarillo Convention and Visitor Council budget with funding from hotel/motel occupancy tax revenue collected within the City. The Amarillo Convention and Visitor Council performs tourism, convention and cultural events, promotions and recruitment efforts for the City.

6. RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF AMARILLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 2017/2018 BUDGET:

6. RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF AMARILLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 2017/2018 BUDGET:

6. RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF AMARILLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 2017/2018 BUDGET:

7. RESOLUTION- AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A LOAN APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD'S (TWDB) CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND PROGRAM FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF LIFT STATION 32: (Contact: Floyd Hartman, CIP Director) Overview: This agenda item is requesting City Council approval for a resolution approving the submission of a loan application for an additional $12,500,000 to fund the anticipated construction, construction engineering services, special services, financial services, and contingencies to replace the existing Lift Station 32. The TWDB approval for the planning and design of the project was included in TWDB project #73663 of which $2,615,473 is still available for construction. The City's consultant has prepared plans and specification bid documents to a sufficient level for the project to qualify to apply for the construction funding.

8. RESOLUTION - CREATION AND APPOINTMENT OF THE CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNAL ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS: (Contact: Michael Padilla, Traffic Field Superintendent) Overview: This resolution creates and appoints members to a citizen advisory committee for the photographic traffic signal enforcement system as required by state law. The Photographic Traffic Signal Enforcement Citizen Advisory Committee must consist of one member appointed by each member of the City Council. The Citizen Advisory Committee will review traffic engineering studies and advise City Council on the installation and operation of the photographic traffic signal enforcement system.

9. RESOLUTION - APPROVING THE 2017 WATER CONSERVATION PLAN: (Contact: Russell Grubbs, Director of Utilities) Overview: The 2017 Water Conservation Plan is comprehensive and will help secure the City's future water supply.

10. AWARD - SEWER MAIN REHAB BY PIPEBURSTING AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS: Awarded to: Vaught Services, Inc. -- $1,898,269.00 (Contact: Alan Harder, Civil Engineer) Overview: This item is to approve the construction contract for Wastewater Collection Improvements for the replacement of select sanitary sewer lines utilizing the pipebursting method. The location of this project targets specific areas identified by the Wastewater Collection Department.

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