AGENDAS
FOR THE AMARILLO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2018 AT 3:30 P.M. AND THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMARILLO CITY COUNCIL AT 5:00 P.M., CITY HALL, 509 SOUTHEAST 7th AVENUE, COUNCIL CHAMBER ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF CITY HALL, AMARILLO, TEXAS.
Please note: The City Council may take up items out of the order shown on any Agenda. The City Council reserves the right to discuss all or part of any item in an executive session at any time during a meeting or work session, as necessary and allowed by state law. Votes or final decisions are made only in open Regular or Special meetings, not in either a work session or executive session.

WORK SESSION

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) Review MPEV Financing;

(3) Update on Ports-to-Plains;

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

(5) Discuss Budget Policies; and

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

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

(2) Review MPEV Financing;

(3) Update on Ports-to-Plains;

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

(5) Discuss Budget Policies; and

REGULAR MEETING ITEMS

INVOCATION: Kevin Deckard, Polk Street United Methodist Church
PROCLAMATION: "Texas Heritage Week" PRESENTATION: King and Dianne Hill Donation PUBLIC COMMENT: Citizens who desire to address the City Council with regard to matters on the agenda or having to do with the City's policies, programs, or services will be received at this time. The total time allotted for comments is 30-minutes with each speaker limited to three (3) minutes. City Council may not discuss items not on this agenda, but may respond with factual, established policy information, or refer to staff. The City Council may choose to place the item on a future agenda. (Texas Attorney General Opinion. JC-0169.)

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.

A. MINUTES:
Approval of the City Council minutes of the regular meeting held on January 23, 2018.

B. ORDINANCE NO. 7708:
(Contact:  Andrew Freeman, Economic Development Manager) This is the second and final reading of an ordinance approving the transfer of Lots 001 through 006, Block 0003, Lee Green’s Addition, an addition to the city of Amarillo, Potter County, Texas to Amarillo Habitat for Humanity, in accordance with Section 253.011 and Section 272.001 of the Texas Local Government Code; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to transfer ownership; providing for severability, and effective date.

C. CONSIDER AWARD - FY 16/17 - FY 20/21 COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM I-40 AND SUNRISE DRIVE SANITARY SEWER MAIN EXTENSION:
(Contact: Kyle Schniederjan, Engineer) West Texas Utility Contractors, Inc. -- $142,836.00 This item is to consider award of the construction contract for the installation of a new 16-inch sanitary sewer main with corresponding appurtenances to facilitate initial infrastructure needs in the area including the East Gateway Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ #2).

D. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM AGREEMENT WITH AMARILLO COLLEGE:
(Contact:  Kevin Starbuck, Assistant City Manager) This agreement will authorize Amarillo College to operate on the City of Amarillo NEXGEN Radio Communications System with applicable infrastructure support fees assessed per the agreement.

E. AVIATION CLEAR ZONE EASEMENT:
(Contact:  Cody Balzen, Planner I) Aviation Clear Zone Easement, being 3,800 feet above mean sea level above the plat of Amarillo Boulevard East Addition Unit No. 7, an addition to the City of Amarillo, being an unplatted tract of land in Section 105, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, Texas. REGULAR AGENDA

2. PUBLIC HEARING - ANNEXATION:  
(Contact:  Cody Balzen, Planner I) This public hearing is to gather comments for and against annexation of a 91.334 acre property situated south of the city limits, and located near the southwest corner of the intersection of South Georgia Street and West Loop 335, and extending west/southwest along West Loop 335.  

3. PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7709:  
(Contact: Ed Drain, Police Chief) This is the first reading of an ordinance to consider reducing the number of sworn positions at the Amarillo Police Department.

4. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:  
Appointments are needed for the following board: Beautification and Public Arts Board 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 26th day of January 2018. Amarillo City Council meetings stream live on Cable Channel 10 and are available online at: www.amarillo.gov/granicus Archived meetings are also available.