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1. Overview: City Council will discuss or receive reports on the following current matters or projects.

A. Review agenda items for regular meeting and attachments;

B. Dr. Schovanec, Texas Tech University President, TTU Vet School Update; and

C. 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.

A. CONSIDER APPROVAL -- MINUTES: Overview: Approval of the City Council minutes for the meeting held on June 11, 2019.

B. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7789: Overview: (Contact: Andrew Freeman, Director of Planning and Development Services) This is the second and final reading to consider a variance to distance regulations prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages within 300 feet of a private school. The City Council, as the governing body of the City of Amarillo, Texas, and pursuant to Section 109.33 (e) of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, may grant a variance to Section 14-3-5 of the City of Amarillo Municipal Code (enacted pursuant to Section 109.33 (a)(1) of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code) for alcohol sales at 3100 Southwest 6 Avenue, also described as Lot 1, less the south 6 feet and Lots 2 and 3, San Jacinto Heights Amended, in Section 225, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, Texas. (Vicinity: Southwest 6 Avenue and Virginia Street.)

C. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7790: Overview: (Contact: Cris Valverde, Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services) This is the second and final reading of an ordinance Rezoning of a 116.81 acre tract of unplatted land in Section 11, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Potter County, Texas plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from an Agricultural District to Planned Development District for development of a residential subdivision. (Vicinity: Amarillo Boulevard and Western Street.)

D. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7791: Overview: (Contact: Cris Valverde, Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services) This is the second and final reading of an ordinance rezoning of a 34.90 acre tract of unplatted land in Section 64, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Randall County Texas plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from Agricultural District to Residential District 3. (Vicinity: Nancy Ellen Street and Ellen Hope Street.)

E. CONSIDER APPROVAL - CHANGE ORDER NO. 2, NORTHWEST INTERCEPTOR: Overview: (Contact: Matt Thomas, City Engineer) McKee Utility, Inc. -- $27,640.25 Original Contract: $10,650,000.00 Current Change Order: $27,640.25 Previous Change Orders: $131,570.00 Revised Contract Total: $10,809,210.25 This change order includes relocating a manhole to accommodate proposed private development. The cost of the change order is being covered by the developer.

F. CONSIDER AWARD - AMARILLO CIVIC CENTER ROOF: Overview: (Contact: Wesley Hall, Risk Management Director) North Line Construction Inc. -- $6,150,291.00 This is a contract to repair the Civic Center roof, EIFS, and interior damages caused by a hail storm on June 8, 2017. This contract has been approved by our insurer and costs will be covered by insurance.

G. CONSIDER APPROVAL -- COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM AGREEMENT WITH BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.: Overview: (Contact: Kevin Starbuck, Assistant City Manager) This agreement will authorize Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. to operate on the City of Amarillo radio communications system.

H. CONSIDER AWARD -- ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES (A&E) FIRE STATION #5, GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PROPOSITION 2: Overview: (Contact: Jerry Danforth, Director of Facilities) Lavin Architects -- $280,000.00 This item considers approval of Architectural & Engineering Services for Fire Station #5 located at 3200 South Washington Street.

3. NON-CONSENT ITEMS:

A. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7792: Overview: (Contact: Michael Kashuba, Director of Parks & Recreation) This item conducts a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance adopting the 2019-2020 Standards of Care for recreational care programs administered by the Parks and Recreation Department as required by Texas Human Resources Code section 42.041 (b)(14); and providing an effective date.

B. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMARILLO CITY TRANSIT (ACT) TO SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) AND TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT): Overview: (Contact: Marita Wellage-Reiley, Transit Director) This item conducts a public hearing and is consideration of a resolution that would authorize ACT to submit grant applications to the FTA in the amount of $3,413,248 and to TxDOT in the amount of $521,928 for ACT capital and operating expenses in fiscal year 2019/2020.

C. CONSIDER APPROVAL -- INCENTIVE AGREEMENT - ACCELERATOR PROGRAM BETWEEN AMARILLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISE CENTER: Overview: (Contact: Kevin Carter, Amarillo Economic Development Corporation) This item discusses and considers the approval of an incentive agreement with West Texas A&M University Enterprise Center for the development of the technology accelerator program. This program will facilitate the growth of development for new primary companies, provides new technology opportunities to regional corporations and increase community involvement in the economic ecosystem. The agreement is a three-year commitment totaling $600,000.

D. CONSIDER APPROVAL -- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MOORE IACOFANO GOLTSMAN, INC. (MIG, INC.) TO DEVELOP A PARKS MASTER PLAN: Overview: (Contact: Michael Kashuba, Director of Parks & Recreation) MIG, Inc. -- $158,805.00 This item is a professional services agreement with MIG, Inc. to develop a Parks Master Plan that will include options for a Hike and Bike Plan and Beautification and Public Art Master Plan. Amarillo City Hall is accessible to individuals with disabilities through its main entry on the south side (601 South Buchanan Street) 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 14th day of June 2019.

Jun 18, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting

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1. Overview: City Council will discuss or receive reports on the following current matters or projects.

A. Review agenda items for regular meeting and attachments;

B. Dr. Schovanec, Texas Tech University President, TTU Vet School Update; and

C. 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.

A. CONSIDER APPROVAL -- MINUTES: Overview: Approval of the City Council minutes for the meeting held on June 11, 2019.

B. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7789: Overview: (Contact: Andrew Freeman, Director of Planning and Development Services) This is the second and final reading to consider a variance to distance regulations prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages within 300 feet of a private school. The City Council, as the governing body of the City of Amarillo, Texas, and pursuant to Section 109.33 (e) of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, may grant a variance to Section 14-3-5 of the City of Amarillo Municipal Code (enacted pursuant to Section 109.33 (a)(1) of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code) for alcohol sales at 3100 Southwest 6 Avenue, also described as Lot 1, less the south 6 feet and Lots 2 and 3, San Jacinto Heights Amended, in Section 225, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, Texas. (Vicinity: Southwest 6 Avenue and Virginia Street.)

C. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7790: Overview: (Contact: Cris Valverde, Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services) This is the second and final reading of an ordinance Rezoning of a 116.81 acre tract of unplatted land in Section 11, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Potter County, Texas plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from an Agricultural District to Planned Development District for development of a residential subdivision. (Vicinity: Amarillo Boulevard and Western Street.)

D. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7791: Overview: (Contact: Cris Valverde, Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services) This is the second and final reading of an ordinance rezoning of a 34.90 acre tract of unplatted land in Section 64, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Randall County Texas plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from Agricultural District to Residential District 3. (Vicinity: Nancy Ellen Street and Ellen Hope Street.)

E. CONSIDER APPROVAL - CHANGE ORDER NO. 2, NORTHWEST INTERCEPTOR: Overview: (Contact: Matt Thomas, City Engineer) McKee Utility, Inc. -- $27,640.25 Original Contract: $10,650,000.00 Current Change Order: $27,640.25 Previous Change Orders: $131,570.00 Revised Contract Total: $10,809,210.25 This change order includes relocating a manhole to accommodate proposed private development. The cost of the change order is being covered by the developer.

F. CONSIDER AWARD - AMARILLO CIVIC CENTER ROOF: Overview: (Contact: Wesley Hall, Risk Management Director) North Line Construction Inc. -- $6,150,291.00 This is a contract to repair the Civic Center roof, EIFS, and interior damages caused by a hail storm on June 8, 2017. This contract has been approved by our insurer and costs will be covered by insurance.

G. CONSIDER APPROVAL -- COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM AGREEMENT WITH BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.: Overview: (Contact: Kevin Starbuck, Assistant City Manager) This agreement will authorize Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. to operate on the City of Amarillo radio communications system.

H. CONSIDER AWARD -- ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES (A&E) FIRE STATION #5, GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PROPOSITION 2: Overview: (Contact: Jerry Danforth, Director of Facilities) Lavin Architects -- $280,000.00 This item considers approval of Architectural & Engineering Services for Fire Station #5 located at 3200 South Washington Street.

3. NON-CONSENT ITEMS:

A. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7792: Overview: (Contact: Michael Kashuba, Director of Parks & Recreation) This item conducts a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance adopting the 2019-2020 Standards of Care for recreational care programs administered by the Parks and Recreation Department as required by Texas Human Resources Code section 42.041 (b)(14); and providing an effective date.

B. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMARILLO CITY TRANSIT (ACT) TO SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) AND TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT): Overview: (Contact: Marita Wellage-Reiley, Transit Director) This item conducts a public hearing and is consideration of a resolution that would authorize ACT to submit grant applications to the FTA in the amount of $3,413,248 and to TxDOT in the amount of $521,928 for ACT capital and operating expenses in fiscal year 2019/2020.

C. CONSIDER APPROVAL -- INCENTIVE AGREEMENT - ACCELERATOR PROGRAM BETWEEN AMARILLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISE CENTER: Overview: (Contact: Kevin Carter, Amarillo Economic Development Corporation) This item discusses and considers the approval of an incentive agreement with West Texas A&M University Enterprise Center for the development of the technology accelerator program. This program will facilitate the growth of development for new primary companies, provides new technology opportunities to regional corporations and increase community involvement in the economic ecosystem. The agreement is a three-year commitment totaling $600,000.

D. CONSIDER APPROVAL -- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MOORE IACOFANO GOLTSMAN, INC. (MIG, INC.) TO DEVELOP A PARKS MASTER PLAN: Overview: (Contact: Michael Kashuba, Director of Parks & Recreation) MIG, Inc. -- $158,805.00 This item is a professional services agreement with MIG, Inc. to develop a Parks Master Plan that will include options for a Hike and Bike Plan and Beautification and Public Art Master Plan. Amarillo City Hall is accessible to individuals with disabilities through its main entry on the south side (601 South Buchanan Street) 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 14th day of June 2019.

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