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1. City Council will discuss or receive reports on the following current matters or projects.
A. Review agenda items for regular meeting and attachments;
B. Presentation on "No Limits No Excuses";
C. Mayor's Summit on Homelessness; and
D. Consider future Agenda items and request reports from City Manager.
A. Review agenda items for regular meeting and attachments;
B. Presentation on "No Limits No Excuses";
C. Mayor's Summit on Homelessness; and
D. Consider future Agenda items and request reports from City Manager.
2. CONSENT ITEMS: 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.
C. CONSIDER PURCHASE AND LEASEBACK -- REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 808 SOUTH JOHNSON STREET: Overview: (Contact: Andrew Freeman, Director of Planning and Development Services) This item authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract, leaseback, and other necessary documents for the purchase of a warehouse and land located at 808 South Johnson Street in downtown Amarillo. The purchase is for $360,000 plus closing costs and inspection related expenses, with a leaseback amount of $7,800 per year with an option to renew.
C. CONSIDER PURCHASE AND LEASEBACK -- REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 808 SOUTH JOHNSON STREET: Overview: (Contact: Andrew Freeman, Director of Planning and Development Services) This item authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract, leaseback, and other necessary documents for the purchase of a warehouse and land located at 808 South Johnson Street in downtown Amarillo. The purchase is for $360,000 plus closing costs and inspection related expenses, with a leaseback amount of $7,800 per year with an option to renew.
3. NON-CONSENT ITEMS:
A. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7786: Overview: (Contact: Andrew Freeman, Director of Planning and Development Services) This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 16-5, adding Article IV, to provide authorization for special traffic control measures near downtown city venues.
B. RESOLUTION - DESIGNATES STREET CLOSURES IN DOWNTOWN AMARILLO FOR "THE AMARILLO CHAMBER'S SUMMER FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA" TO BE HELD ON JUNE 29, 2019: Overview: (Contact: Kevin Starbuck, Assistant City Manager) This is a resolution in support of the closure of Texas Department of Transportation (TxDot) U.S. Highway 87 on South Fillmore Street from 5th Avenue to 8th Avenue, and U.S. Highway 287 on South Taylor from 5th Avenue to 8th Avenue from June 29, 2019 at 6:00 a.m. to June 30, 2019 at 7:00 a.m. for "The Amarillo Chamber's Summer Fireworks Extravaganza" to be held in Downtown Amarillo, and authorizes the City Manager to execute all necessary documents with TxDot.
C. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION: Overview: (Contact: Michelle Bonner, Deputy City Manager) Discussion and consideration of all matters incident and related to approving the resolution of the Board of Directors of the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation authorizing the issuance of the "Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Taxable Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2019," including the adoption of a resolution pertaining thereto.
D. CONSIDER - APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR PSC ENGINEERS FOR FORENSIC ENGINEERING SERVICES IN THE ANALYSIS OF FILTER FAILURES: Overview: (Contact: Jonathan Gresham, Director of Utilities) Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc. -- $69,120.00 This agenda item is the approval of an emergency contract for the analysis of filter filters #2, #3, and #7 at the Osage Water Treatment Plant (OWTP). The rapid sand filters are essential to maintain adequate potable water production at the OWTP. PSC will analyze the filter failures that occurred at the Osage Water Treatment Plant and will provide reporting and testing services to determine the cause of the failures from observations, sampling and laboratory testing of the underdrains using common practices and engineering judgement.
E. CONSIDER - APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR REPAIRS AT OSAGE WATER TREATMENT PLANT: Overview: (Contact: Jonathan Gresham, Director of Utilities) MH Civil Constructors, Inc.: Original Contract: $713,500.00 Change Order #1 $600,500.00 Total: $1,314,000.00 This agenda item is the approval of Change Order No. 1 for the emergency contract to repair two, filters #2 and #3 of the eight rapid sand filters at the Osage Water Treatment Plant (OWTP). The rapid sand filters are essential to maintain adequate potable water production at the OWTP. We have experienced unexpected failures on filters #2, #3. Once the media and underdrains were removed it was determined additional work needed to be accomplished to get the underdrains operational. Additional items include: Replace floor mortar, replacement and disposal of existing media, and installation of additional anchor bolts. Based on historical demands, the City anticipates the need for maxim treating capacity from May through September of 2019. The emergency work includes removal and replacement of two filters at the Osage Water Treatment plant. The work is being treated as an emergency because of their failure and upcoming high water demand due to the weather and time of year.
G. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Overview: City Council may convene in Executive Session to receive reports on or discuss any of the following pending projects or matters:
A. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7786: Overview: (Contact: Andrew Freeman, Director of Planning and Development Services) This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 16-5, adding Article IV, to provide authorization for special traffic control measures near downtown city venues.
B. RESOLUTION - DESIGNATES STREET CLOSURES IN DOWNTOWN AMARILLO FOR "THE AMARILLO CHAMBER'S SUMMER FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA" TO BE HELD ON JUNE 29, 2019: Overview: (Contact: Kevin Starbuck, Assistant City Manager) This is a resolution in support of the closure of Texas Department of Transportation (TxDot) U.S. Highway 87 on South Fillmore Street from 5th Avenue to 8th Avenue, and U.S. Highway 287 on South Taylor from 5th Avenue to 8th Avenue from June 29, 2019 at 6:00 a.m. to June 30, 2019 at 7:00 a.m. for "The Amarillo Chamber's Summer Fireworks Extravaganza" to be held in Downtown Amarillo, and authorizes the City Manager to execute all necessary documents with TxDot.
C. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION: Overview: (Contact: Michelle Bonner, Deputy City Manager) Discussion and consideration of all matters incident and related to approving the resolution of the Board of Directors of the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation authorizing the issuance of the "Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Taxable Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2019," including the adoption of a resolution pertaining thereto.
D. CONSIDER - APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR PSC ENGINEERS FOR FORENSIC ENGINEERING SERVICES IN THE ANALYSIS OF FILTER FAILURES: Overview: (Contact: Jonathan Gresham, Director of Utilities) Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc. -- $69,120.00 This agenda item is the approval of an emergency contract for the analysis of filter filters #2, #3, and #7 at the Osage Water Treatment Plant (OWTP). The rapid sand filters are essential to maintain adequate potable water production at the OWTP. PSC will analyze the filter failures that occurred at the Osage Water Treatment Plant and will provide reporting and testing services to determine the cause of the failures from observations, sampling and laboratory testing of the underdrains using common practices and engineering judgement.
E. CONSIDER - APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR REPAIRS AT OSAGE WATER TREATMENT PLANT: Overview: (Contact: Jonathan Gresham, Director of Utilities) MH Civil Constructors, Inc.: Original Contract: $713,500.00 Change Order #1 $600,500.00 Total: $1,314,000.00 This agenda item is the approval of Change Order No. 1 for the emergency contract to repair two, filters #2 and #3 of the eight rapid sand filters at the Osage Water Treatment Plant (OWTP). The rapid sand filters are essential to maintain adequate potable water production at the OWTP. We have experienced unexpected failures on filters #2, #3. Once the media and underdrains were removed it was determined additional work needed to be accomplished to get the underdrains operational. Additional items include: Replace floor mortar, replacement and disposal of existing media, and installation of additional anchor bolts. Based on historical demands, the City anticipates the need for maxim treating capacity from May through September of 2019. The emergency work includes removal and replacement of two filters at the Osage Water Treatment plant. The work is being treated as an emergency because of their failure and upcoming high water demand due to the weather and time of year.
G. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Overview: City Council may convene in Executive Session to receive reports on or discuss any of the following pending projects or matters:
May 21, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting
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1. City Council will discuss or receive reports on the following current matters or projects.
A. Review agenda items for regular meeting and attachments;
B. Presentation on "No Limits No Excuses";
C. Mayor's Summit on Homelessness; and
D. Consider future Agenda items and request reports from City Manager.
A. Review agenda items for regular meeting and attachments;
B. Presentation on "No Limits No Excuses";
C. Mayor's Summit on Homelessness; and
D. Consider future Agenda items and request reports from City Manager.
2. CONSENT ITEMS: 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.
C. CONSIDER PURCHASE AND LEASEBACK -- REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 808 SOUTH JOHNSON STREET: Overview: (Contact: Andrew Freeman, Director of Planning and Development Services) This item authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract, leaseback, and other necessary documents for the purchase of a warehouse and land located at 808 South Johnson Street in downtown Amarillo. The purchase is for $360,000 plus closing costs and inspection related expenses, with a leaseback amount of $7,800 per year with an option to renew.
C. CONSIDER PURCHASE AND LEASEBACK -- REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 808 SOUTH JOHNSON STREET: Overview: (Contact: Andrew Freeman, Director of Planning and Development Services) This item authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract, leaseback, and other necessary documents for the purchase of a warehouse and land located at 808 South Johnson Street in downtown Amarillo. The purchase is for $360,000 plus closing costs and inspection related expenses, with a leaseback amount of $7,800 per year with an option to renew.
3. NON-CONSENT ITEMS:
A. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7786: Overview: (Contact: Andrew Freeman, Director of Planning and Development Services) This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 16-5, adding Article IV, to provide authorization for special traffic control measures near downtown city venues.
B. RESOLUTION - DESIGNATES STREET CLOSURES IN DOWNTOWN AMARILLO FOR "THE AMARILLO CHAMBER'S SUMMER FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA" TO BE HELD ON JUNE 29, 2019: Overview: (Contact: Kevin Starbuck, Assistant City Manager) This is a resolution in support of the closure of Texas Department of Transportation (TxDot) U.S. Highway 87 on South Fillmore Street from 5th Avenue to 8th Avenue, and U.S. Highway 287 on South Taylor from 5th Avenue to 8th Avenue from June 29, 2019 at 6:00 a.m. to June 30, 2019 at 7:00 a.m. for "The Amarillo Chamber's Summer Fireworks Extravaganza" to be held in Downtown Amarillo, and authorizes the City Manager to execute all necessary documents with TxDot.
C. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION: Overview: (Contact: Michelle Bonner, Deputy City Manager) Discussion and consideration of all matters incident and related to approving the resolution of the Board of Directors of the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation authorizing the issuance of the "Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Taxable Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2019," including the adoption of a resolution pertaining thereto.
D. CONSIDER - APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR PSC ENGINEERS FOR FORENSIC ENGINEERING SERVICES IN THE ANALYSIS OF FILTER FAILURES: Overview: (Contact: Jonathan Gresham, Director of Utilities) Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc. -- $69,120.00 This agenda item is the approval of an emergency contract for the analysis of filter filters #2, #3, and #7 at the Osage Water Treatment Plant (OWTP). The rapid sand filters are essential to maintain adequate potable water production at the OWTP. PSC will analyze the filter failures that occurred at the Osage Water Treatment Plant and will provide reporting and testing services to determine the cause of the failures from observations, sampling and laboratory testing of the underdrains using common practices and engineering judgement.
E. CONSIDER - APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR REPAIRS AT OSAGE WATER TREATMENT PLANT: Overview: (Contact: Jonathan Gresham, Director of Utilities) MH Civil Constructors, Inc.: Original Contract: $713,500.00 Change Order #1 $600,500.00 Total: $1,314,000.00 This agenda item is the approval of Change Order No. 1 for the emergency contract to repair two, filters #2 and #3 of the eight rapid sand filters at the Osage Water Treatment Plant (OWTP). The rapid sand filters are essential to maintain adequate potable water production at the OWTP. We have experienced unexpected failures on filters #2, #3. Once the media and underdrains were removed it was determined additional work needed to be accomplished to get the underdrains operational. Additional items include: Replace floor mortar, replacement and disposal of existing media, and installation of additional anchor bolts. Based on historical demands, the City anticipates the need for maxim treating capacity from May through September of 2019. The emergency work includes removal and replacement of two filters at the Osage Water Treatment plant. The work is being treated as an emergency because of their failure and upcoming high water demand due to the weather and time of year.
G. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Overview: City Council may convene in Executive Session to receive reports on or discuss any of the following pending projects or matters:
A. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7786: Overview: (Contact: Andrew Freeman, Director of Planning and Development Services) This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 16-5, adding Article IV, to provide authorization for special traffic control measures near downtown city venues.
B. RESOLUTION - DESIGNATES STREET CLOSURES IN DOWNTOWN AMARILLO FOR "THE AMARILLO CHAMBER'S SUMMER FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA" TO BE HELD ON JUNE 29, 2019: Overview: (Contact: Kevin Starbuck, Assistant City Manager) This is a resolution in support of the closure of Texas Department of Transportation (TxDot) U.S. Highway 87 on South Fillmore Street from 5th Avenue to 8th Avenue, and U.S. Highway 287 on South Taylor from 5th Avenue to 8th Avenue from June 29, 2019 at 6:00 a.m. to June 30, 2019 at 7:00 a.m. for "The Amarillo Chamber's Summer Fireworks Extravaganza" to be held in Downtown Amarillo, and authorizes the City Manager to execute all necessary documents with TxDot.
C. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION: Overview: (Contact: Michelle Bonner, Deputy City Manager) Discussion and consideration of all matters incident and related to approving the resolution of the Board of Directors of the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation authorizing the issuance of the "Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Taxable Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2019," including the adoption of a resolution pertaining thereto.
D. CONSIDER - APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR PSC ENGINEERS FOR FORENSIC ENGINEERING SERVICES IN THE ANALYSIS OF FILTER FAILURES: Overview: (Contact: Jonathan Gresham, Director of Utilities) Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc. -- $69,120.00 This agenda item is the approval of an emergency contract for the analysis of filter filters #2, #3, and #7 at the Osage Water Treatment Plant (OWTP). The rapid sand filters are essential to maintain adequate potable water production at the OWTP. PSC will analyze the filter failures that occurred at the Osage Water Treatment Plant and will provide reporting and testing services to determine the cause of the failures from observations, sampling and laboratory testing of the underdrains using common practices and engineering judgement.
E. CONSIDER - APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR REPAIRS AT OSAGE WATER TREATMENT PLANT: Overview: (Contact: Jonathan Gresham, Director of Utilities) MH Civil Constructors, Inc.: Original Contract: $713,500.00 Change Order #1 $600,500.00 Total: $1,314,000.00 This agenda item is the approval of Change Order No. 1 for the emergency contract to repair two, filters #2 and #3 of the eight rapid sand filters at the Osage Water Treatment Plant (OWTP). The rapid sand filters are essential to maintain adequate potable water production at the OWTP. We have experienced unexpected failures on filters #2, #3. Once the media and underdrains were removed it was determined additional work needed to be accomplished to get the underdrains operational. Additional items include: Replace floor mortar, replacement and disposal of existing media, and installation of additional anchor bolts. Based on historical demands, the City anticipates the need for maxim treating capacity from May through September of 2019. The emergency work includes removal and replacement of two filters at the Osage Water Treatment plant. The work is being treated as an emergency because of their failure and upcoming high water demand due to the weather and time of year.
G. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Overview: City Council may convene in Executive Session to receive reports on or discuss any of the following pending projects or matters:
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