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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) Update Hike & Bike Process regarding Harrison Street Bike Lane/ Reduced Speed Request;

(3) Discuss Blackridge, Legislative Consultants Visit;

(4) Discuss Agreement for First Responder's Fund;

(5) Recognition of the Amarillo Fire Department Maintaining Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 2 Rating; and

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

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

(2) Update Hike & Bike Process regarding Harrison Street Bike Lane/ Reduced Speed Request;

(3) Discuss Blackridge, Legislative Consultants Visit;

(4) Discuss Agreement for First Responder's Fund;

(5) Recognition of the Amarillo Fire Department Maintaining Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 2 Rating; and

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

(4) Discuss Agreement for First Responder's Fund;

(5) Recognition of the Amarillo Fire Department Maintaining Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 2 Rating; and

REGULAR MEETING ITEMS

INVOCATION: Bryan Van Meter, Amarillo Fire Department Chaplain

INVOCATION: Bryan Van Meter, Amarillo Fire Department Chaplain

INVOCATION: Bryan Van Meter, Amarillo Fire Department Chaplain

1. CONSENT AGENDA: 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.

2. PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7701: Overview: (Contact: AJ Fawver, Planning and Zoning Director) This is a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance rezoning of Tract 10, Block 1, Eberstadt & Brock Unit No. 1, in Section 185, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Randall County, Texas plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from General Retail (GR) to Light Commercial (LC). (Vicinity: Southwest 45th Avenue and Katharina Court.)

3. PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7702: Overview: (Contact: AJ Fawver, Planning and Zoning Director) This is a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance rezoning of 1.536 acre of a tract of land situated in Section 10, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Abstract No. 136, City of Amarillo, Potter County, Texas plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from Planned Development 55 with amendments B, C, G and Y (PD-55BCGY) and PD-55TY to General Retail (GR). (Vicinity: West Amarillo Boulevard and Plum Creek Drive.)

4. PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7703: Overview: (Contact: Shaun May, Environment Health Director) This is the first reading of an ordinance to update and amend Amarillo City Ordinance Chapter 8-5 - Public Health. The updates and amendments are designed to 1) eliminate conflicts and redundancies by fully adopting the Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER); 2) Reduce the regulatory burden; 3) update the permitting and inspection process for Mobile Food Units; 4) update Food Establishment closure policy and enforcement remedies; 5) improve transparency and communication with the public regarding Food Establishment inspection reporting.

5. RESOLUTION: Overview: (Contact: Trent Davis - Purchasing Agent) This item considers the approval of a Resolution with Region VIII Education Service Center Pittsburg, Texas. The resolution will create a cooperative purchasing agreement with Region VIII.

6. LEASE - LANDFILL SCRAPER: Overview: (Contact: Raymond Lee, Public Works Director) Awarded using Buy Board Contract #515-16 to: Warren Cat /Caterpillar Financial Lease $11,723.75 per month Total Award based on 60 month lease $703,425.00 This item is the scheduled replacement of Unit 7327, a 2011 Cat Landfill Scraper. The equipment has reached or exceeded usable life approved in the 2017-2018 replacement budget. Funding for this award is available in the approved FY 2017-2018 Fleet Services Equipment Fund. There will also be an addendum option to purchase the equipment.

7. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Overview: An appointments is needed for the following board: Community Development Advisory Committee (one appointment) Amarillo City Hall is accessible to individuals with disabilities through its main entry on the south side (Southeast 7th Avenue) of the building. An access ramp leading to the main entry is located at the southwest corner of the building. Parking spaces for individuals with disabilities are available in the south parking lot. City Hall is equipped with restroom facilities, communications equipment and elevators that are accessible. Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations or a sign language interpreter must contact the City Secretary's Office 48 hours prior to meeting time by telephoning 378-3013 or the City TDD number at 378-4229. Posted this 8th day of December 2017. Amarillo City Council meetings stream live on Cable Channel 10 and are available online at: www.amarillo.gov/granicus Archived meetings are also available.

Dec 12, 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) Update Hike & Bike Process regarding Harrison Street Bike Lane/ Reduced Speed Request;

(3) Discuss Blackridge, Legislative Consultants Visit;

(4) Discuss Agreement for First Responder's Fund;

(5) Recognition of the Amarillo Fire Department Maintaining Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 2 Rating; and

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

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

(2) Update Hike & Bike Process regarding Harrison Street Bike Lane/ Reduced Speed Request;

(3) Discuss Blackridge, Legislative Consultants Visit;

(4) Discuss Agreement for First Responder's Fund;

(5) Recognition of the Amarillo Fire Department Maintaining Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 2 Rating; and

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

(4) Discuss Agreement for First Responder's Fund;

(5) Recognition of the Amarillo Fire Department Maintaining Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 2 Rating; and

REGULAR MEETING ITEMS

INVOCATION: Bryan Van Meter, Amarillo Fire Department Chaplain

INVOCATION: Bryan Van Meter, Amarillo Fire Department Chaplain

INVOCATION: Bryan Van Meter, Amarillo Fire Department Chaplain

1. CONSENT AGENDA: 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.

2. PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7701: Overview: (Contact: AJ Fawver, Planning and Zoning Director) This is a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance rezoning of Tract 10, Block 1, Eberstadt & Brock Unit No. 1, in Section 185, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Randall County, Texas plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from General Retail (GR) to Light Commercial (LC). (Vicinity: Southwest 45th Avenue and Katharina Court.)

3. PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7702: Overview: (Contact: AJ Fawver, Planning and Zoning Director) This is a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance rezoning of 1.536 acre of a tract of land situated in Section 10, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Abstract No. 136, City of Amarillo, Potter County, Texas plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from Planned Development 55 with amendments B, C, G and Y (PD-55BCGY) and PD-55TY to General Retail (GR). (Vicinity: West Amarillo Boulevard and Plum Creek Drive.)

4. PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7703: Overview: (Contact: Shaun May, Environment Health Director) This is the first reading of an ordinance to update and amend Amarillo City Ordinance Chapter 8-5 - Public Health. The updates and amendments are designed to 1) eliminate conflicts and redundancies by fully adopting the Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER); 2) Reduce the regulatory burden; 3) update the permitting and inspection process for Mobile Food Units; 4) update Food Establishment closure policy and enforcement remedies; 5) improve transparency and communication with the public regarding Food Establishment inspection reporting.

5. RESOLUTION: Overview: (Contact: Trent Davis - Purchasing Agent) This item considers the approval of a Resolution with Region VIII Education Service Center Pittsburg, Texas. The resolution will create a cooperative purchasing agreement with Region VIII.

6. LEASE - LANDFILL SCRAPER: Overview: (Contact: Raymond Lee, Public Works Director) Awarded using Buy Board Contract #515-16 to: Warren Cat /Caterpillar Financial Lease $11,723.75 per month Total Award based on 60 month lease $703,425.00 This item is the scheduled replacement of Unit 7327, a 2011 Cat Landfill Scraper. The equipment has reached or exceeded usable life approved in the 2017-2018 replacement budget. Funding for this award is available in the approved FY 2017-2018 Fleet Services Equipment Fund. There will also be an addendum option to purchase the equipment.

7. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Overview: An appointments is needed for the following board: Community Development Advisory Committee (one appointment) Amarillo City Hall is accessible to individuals with disabilities through its main entry on the south side (Southeast 7th Avenue) of the building. An access ramp leading to the main entry is located at the southwest corner of the building. Parking spaces for individuals with disabilities are available in the south parking lot. City Hall is equipped with restroom facilities, communications equipment and elevators that are accessible. Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations or a sign language interpreter must contact the City Secretary's Office 48 hours prior to meeting time by telephoning 378-3013 or the City TDD number at 378-4229. Posted this 8th day of December 2017. Amarillo City Council meetings stream live on Cable Channel 10 and are available online at: www.amarillo.gov/granicus Archived meetings are also available.

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