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INVOCATION

INVOCATION: David Ritchie, Redeemer Christian Church

2. 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. Reports and updates from City Councilmembers serving on outside Boards: Convention & Visitor's Council; and

C. Request future agenda items and reports from City Manager.

3. CONSENT ITEMS

4. NON-CONSENT ITEMS:

A. PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE: Overview: THE CITY OF AMARILLO IS CONSIDERING A TAX RATE OF $0.38851, WHICH IS GREATER THAN THE CURRENT RATE. THIS PROPOSED RATE WILL RAISE MORE TAXES THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 7.33 PERCENT. THE TAX ON AN AVERAGE HOME LAST YEAR WAS $495.33. THE TAX ON AN AVERAGE HOME WOULD BE $537.04 UNDER THE PROPOSED RATE. This public hearing is the first public hearing on the proposed tax rate at this meeting Council must have a public hearing on the tax rate and announce meeting dates and times to adopt the tax rate.

B. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7808: Overview: (Contact: Marita Wellage-Reiley, Transit Director) This is the first reading of an ordinance authorizing an addition to the municipal code to formalize the governance of the transit system by adopting a new chapter in the code of ordinances. The addition will address management of the transit operation; define authorized service areas; and adopt bus fares and related provisions.

C. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7809: Overview: (Contact: Anthony Spanel, Environmental Health Director) This is a first reading of an ordinance revising Chapter 8-5 Public and Environmental Health. With the passing of Senate Bill 472, Environmental Health's Dog Friendly Patio requirements have become preempted by State law which takes effect 9/1/2019. The Chapter revision will also include a minor change in mobile food unit standards, general language cleanup, moving vended water/ice regulations into this chapter from State law, capping educational fees, increasing re-inspection fees, and better defining enforcement proceedings.

D. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION - SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE (SPS) RATE INCREASE REQUEST: Overview: (Contact: Bryan McWilliams, City Attorney) This item suspends the rate increase requested by SPS on August 8, 2019; approving interim rates subject to refund; approving joinder with a coalition of other cities; retaining a law firm and consultants; and related provisions and findings.

E. CONSIDER APPROVAL -- SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED LOCATION INCENTIVES AGREEMENT BETWEEN AMARILLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND BELL TEXTRON INC.: Overview: (Contact: Kevin Carter, Amarillo Economic Development Corporation) This item discusses, considers and approves a restatement with Bell Textron, Inc. to clarify 20-years of agreements over seven phases and remove any ambiguities related to the end of lease maturities. This document converts the structure of the agreements from a lease relationship to a notes and deeds of trust relationship. The maturities and the obligations remain the same as in the original agreement.

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

1) Section 551.072 -- Deliberate the purchase or sale of real property in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act:

2) Sec.551.071 - Consult with Attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or settlement of same or on a matter in which the attorney's duty to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct conflicts with this chapter.

3) Section 551.087 - Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations; discussion of commercial or financial information received from an existing business or business prospect with which the City is negotiating for the location or retention of a facility, or for incentives the City is willing to extend, or financial information submitted by same:

Sep 03, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting

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INVOCATION

INVOCATION: David Ritchie, Redeemer Christian Church

2. 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. Reports and updates from City Councilmembers serving on outside Boards: Convention & Visitor's Council; and

C. Request future agenda items and reports from City Manager.

3. CONSENT ITEMS

4. NON-CONSENT ITEMS:

A. PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE: Overview: THE CITY OF AMARILLO IS CONSIDERING A TAX RATE OF $0.38851, WHICH IS GREATER THAN THE CURRENT RATE. THIS PROPOSED RATE WILL RAISE MORE TAXES THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 7.33 PERCENT. THE TAX ON AN AVERAGE HOME LAST YEAR WAS $495.33. THE TAX ON AN AVERAGE HOME WOULD BE $537.04 UNDER THE PROPOSED RATE. This public hearing is the first public hearing on the proposed tax rate at this meeting Council must have a public hearing on the tax rate and announce meeting dates and times to adopt the tax rate.

B. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7808: Overview: (Contact: Marita Wellage-Reiley, Transit Director) This is the first reading of an ordinance authorizing an addition to the municipal code to formalize the governance of the transit system by adopting a new chapter in the code of ordinances. The addition will address management of the transit operation; define authorized service areas; and adopt bus fares and related provisions.

C. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7809: Overview: (Contact: Anthony Spanel, Environmental Health Director) This is a first reading of an ordinance revising Chapter 8-5 Public and Environmental Health. With the passing of Senate Bill 472, Environmental Health's Dog Friendly Patio requirements have become preempted by State law which takes effect 9/1/2019. The Chapter revision will also include a minor change in mobile food unit standards, general language cleanup, moving vended water/ice regulations into this chapter from State law, capping educational fees, increasing re-inspection fees, and better defining enforcement proceedings.

D. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION - SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE (SPS) RATE INCREASE REQUEST: Overview: (Contact: Bryan McWilliams, City Attorney) This item suspends the rate increase requested by SPS on August 8, 2019; approving interim rates subject to refund; approving joinder with a coalition of other cities; retaining a law firm and consultants; and related provisions and findings.

E. CONSIDER APPROVAL -- SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED LOCATION INCENTIVES AGREEMENT BETWEEN AMARILLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND BELL TEXTRON INC.: Overview: (Contact: Kevin Carter, Amarillo Economic Development Corporation) This item discusses, considers and approves a restatement with Bell Textron, Inc. to clarify 20-years of agreements over seven phases and remove any ambiguities related to the end of lease maturities. This document converts the structure of the agreements from a lease relationship to a notes and deeds of trust relationship. The maturities and the obligations remain the same as in the original agreement.

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

1) Section 551.072 -- Deliberate the purchase or sale of real property in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act:

2) Sec.551.071 - Consult with Attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or settlement of same or on a matter in which the attorney's duty to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct conflicts with this chapter.

3) Section 551.087 - Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations; discussion of commercial or financial information received from an existing business or business prospect with which the City is negotiating for the location or retention of a facility, or for incentives the City is willing to extend, or financial information submitted by same:

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