Amarillo public meetings in 2023

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Amarillo Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to approve minutes from its October meeting and consider Special Exception V-23-14. The board will decide whether to allow property owner Lauren Stokes to restore a nonconforming structure at 210 Sunset Terrace after it was destroyed by fire or the elements. This decision affects how properties in the R-1 zoning district can be rebuilt following damage.

• Approval of minutes from the October 12, 2023 meeting
• Special Exception V-23-14 for 210 Sunset Terrace to restore a nonconforming structure after fire or weather damage
• Public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker

Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review fund revenue, expenditures, and cash flow projections. The meeting includes discussions on disability policy recommendations and various service provider payments.

• Approval of investment transactions from the previous month
• Presentation of disability policy recommendations by Jackson Walker
• Payment for quarterly statements from Luther King Capital Management and Wells Fargo Advisors
• Payment to Frost Bank, Rudd & Wisdom, Inc., and Jackson Walker LLP
• Consideration of retirement benefits for Matt Calvin

Amarillo City Council

The Amarillo City Council will hold a work session to discuss an ordinance intended to protect human life by adding abortion-related restrictions. No votes or final decisions are scheduled for this work session.

• Discussion of ordinance adding abortion-related restrictions

Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors

The board will discuss economic development negotiations for seven projects and potential real property transactions in Southwest and Northwest Amarillo. The agenda also includes consideration of cost participation for the Northeast Interceptor construction project and an amendment to the Texas Tech Veterinarian School Agreement.

• Cost participation for Northeast Interceptor construction project (#23-11-01)
• Amendment of Texas Tech Veterinarian School Agreement
• Deliberation on seven economic development projects including manufacturing and infrastructure
• Purchase or sale of real property in Southwest and Northwest Amarillo quadrants
• Quarterly Investment Report

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will review multiple land use items including two public hearings for rezoning. The agenda also includes considerations for several subdivision additions and replats across Potter and Randall counties.

• Rezoning Z-23-14 to allow a credit union at SW 22nd Ave. & Monroe St.
• Rezoning Z-23-18 for an 11.08-acre tract at SE 27th Ave. and Osage St.
• Subdivision P-23-140 Producer Owned Beef Unit No. 1 near U.S. Highway 287 and Jackrabbit Rd.
• Replat P-23-136 The Greenways at Hillside Unit No. 44 near Pineridge Dr. & Soncy Rd.
• Subdivision P-23-139 Quail Creek Addition Unit No. 37 near John David Cir. & Plum Creek Dr.

Vineyards Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The Vineyards Public Improvement District Advisory Board will discuss member terms and ongoing district operations and maintenance. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding future agenda items.

• Discussion of PID Advisory Board Member Terms
• Discussion and consideration of ongoing PID Operations and Maintenance

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider a variance application for the property located at 4 Cloister Parkway. The request involves a deviation regarding a rear yard setback.

• Variance V-23-13: Rear yard setback at 4 Cloister Parkway

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review employee lists including new hires, transfers, promotions, and disciplinary actions. It will also consider the eligibility register for the District Fire Chief Examination held on November 9, 2023.

• Review of new employees, step increases, transfers, promotions, demotions, and disciplinary actions
• Approval of the District Fire Chief Examination eligibility register

Amarillo Health Facilities Corporation Board of Directors

The Board will appoint a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary. Members will also review quarterly financial and investment reports and consider an updated investment policy.

• Election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
• Review of September 30, 2023 quarterly financial statements
• Review of June 30, 2023 quarterly investment report
• Discussion of a revised investment policy

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will receive divisional updates across various departments including the Amarillo Zoo and golf operations. The board is also scheduled to discuss recommending new fee adjustments for special events to the City Council.

• Special Event Fee adjustments recommendation
• Departmental updates for administration, aquatics, zoo, athletics, and more
• Board member appointment and recognition updates
• Approval of October 18th, 2023 meeting minutes

Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board

The Board will discuss several ongoing projects including mural grants and clean-up updates. The meeting also includes a review of board member appointments and departures.

• Mural Grant Applications
• Clean-up Project Updates
• Artist Census Update
• Pollinator Patch/No Mow Update
• Board member appointments and recognition

Amarillo City Council

The Amarillo City Council will hold a work session to discuss several matters in executive session. Topics include jail services with Randall County, a water supply agreement with Tyson, and various business incentive projects. No final decisions or votes are scheduled for this session.

• Interlocal Agreement for jail services with Randall County
• Water supply agreement with Tyson
• Real property purchase or sale in Northwest Quadrant
• Discussion regarding Municipal Court Judge Laura Hamilton
• Business incentive projects including manufacturing, distribution, aerospace, and infrastructure

Amarillo City Council

The City Council will discuss a quarterly budget update, the City Manager recruitment process, and several infrastructure projects. The agenda includes multiple consent items regarding ordinances, land rezoning, and various service contracts.

• Rezoning 16.07 acres from Agricultural to Residential District 3 near Sundown Ln. and Western St.
• Change order for Landfill Cell 10 Phase 3 construction totaling $4,319,743.62
• Contract for 1,000 side load and 150 front load dumpsters for $866,250.00
• Purchase of a Fire Department command vehicle for $80,695.00
• Annual contract for firefighter PPE cleaning and repair not to exceed $80,000.00

Pinnacle Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The Pinnacle Public Improvement District Advisory Board will meet to discuss ongoing district operations and maintenance. The board will also consider the award of Landscape Maintenance Bid No. 7719.

• Award of Landscape Maintenance Bid No. 7719
• Ongoing PID operations and maintenance
• Approval of August 21, 2023 meeting minutes

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will meet to review previous minutes and hear a presentation from the Director of Library Services. The discussion includes updates regarding Friends of the Library and programming at all APL locations.

• Approval of October 9, 2023, meeting minutes
• Presentation on current departmental issues and activities
• Discussion of Friends of the Library
• Discussion of programming and events at all APL locations

Tutbury Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The Tutbury Public Improvement District Advisory Board will meet to discuss landscape maintenance bids and ongoing PID operations and maintenance. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 9, 2023, meeting.

• Approval of minutes from the June 9, 2023 meeting
• Consideration of landscape maintenance bids
• Discussion regarding ongoing PID operations and maintenance

Condemnation Appeals Commission

The Commission will review resolutions regarding substandard structures and solid waste accumulation. One resolution also sets a public hearing for February 1, 2024, to determine if specific properties constitute a public nuisance.

• Public hearing scheduled for Feb 1, 2024, regarding 3111 SW 7th Avenue, 2641 NW 11th Avenue, 8108 E Amarillo Boulevard, 3500 Eula Drive, 514 N Pierce Street, and 516 N Pierce Street
• Public hearing for removal of structures/waste at 313 NW 13th Avenue
• Public hearing for removal of structures/waste at 411 SE 15th Avenue
• Public hearing for removal of structures/waste at 401 N Jackson Street
• Public hearing for removal of structure/waste at 1305 N Taylor Street and 1403 N Taylor Street

Amarillo City Council

The Amarillo City Council has issued a notice of possible quorum for a Meet the City Manager's Office event. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting and no formal action or deliberation will take place.

• Meet the City Manager's Office event at 5:30 p.m.

Amarillo Hospital District Board of Managers

The Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the LPPF mandatory payment assessment for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2024. Members will also review investment performance, discuss the termination of a retirement plan, and consider resolutions for indigent care and public health funding.

• Public hearing on LPPF mandatory payment assessment and fund uses
• Resolution setting amount or rate of LPPF mandatory payment
• Update on terminating the Northwest Texas Healthcare System retirement plan
• Discussion of updated Amarillo Hospital District Corpus Investment Policy
• Resolution for annual funding of the Indigent Care Agreement

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review the November 20, 2023 meeting minutes and consider a development plan. The commission is also reviewing variance requests for a mixed-use project near I-27 and Hollywood Road.

• Alley waiver and right-of-way width variance for Westover Park Mixed Use Preliminary Plan
• 49.04 acre tract of land in Section 31, Block 9, BS&F Survey near I-27 and Hollywood Road
• Approval of November 20, 2023 meeting minutes

Amarillo City Council

This is not a regularly scheduled meeting of the Amarillo City Council. The notice is for a possible quorum regarding the Amarillo Fire Department Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). No formal action or deliberation will occur during this event.

• Amarillo Fire Department Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)

Amarillo City Council

The Amarillo City Council will hold a work session including an executive session. The council may consult with the attorney regarding pending litigation and an interlocal agreement for jail services involving Randall County. No final decisions or votes are made during this session.

• Litigation (In re City of Amarillo, Cause #110998-D-CV)
• Interlocal Agreement for jail services between Amarillo and Randall County

Amarillo-Potter Events Venue District Board of Directors

The Board will review quarterly financial statements as of September 30, 2023. Members will also discuss the District's investment policy and events or payments related to the Amarillo National Center. Additionally, the Board will receive a status update on approved projects at the Tri-State Fairgrounds and Amarillo Civic Center.

• Review of quarterly financials through September 30, 2023
• Discussion of revised investment policy
• Discussion of events at the Amarillo National Center
• Discussion of payments to the Amarillo National Center
• Update on fiscal year 2023-2024 projects at the Tri-State Fairgrounds and Amarillo Civic Center

Construction Advisory and Appeals Board

The Construction Advisory and Appeals Board is meeting to discuss electrical code updates. The agenda includes consideration of the 2023 National Electrical Code and City of Amarillo amendments. The board will also review minutes from the October 18, 2023, meeting.

• Adoption of the 2023 National Electrical Code and City of Amarillo amendments
• Approval of the October 18, 2023, meeting minutes

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings for two rezoning requests. The commission will also consider a replat application for South Side Acres Unit No. 29.

• Rezoning 5.89 acres from Agricultural District to Office District 2 near John David Cir. and Plum Creek Dr.
• Rezoning for a Type B Manufactured Home permit near Brown Ave. and Park Ave.
• Replat of South Side Acres Unit No. 29 near Business Park Dr. and Storage Dr.

Heritage Hills Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The Heritage Hills PID Advisory Board will discuss long-term maintenance bid documents and ongoing operations and maintenance. The board will also discuss Phase III with Tri-State General Contractors.

• Long-term Maintenance Bid Documents
• Phase III with Tri-State General Contractors
• Ongoing PID Operations and Maintenance
• Approval of September 29, 2023 meeting minutes

Amarillo Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Board of Directors will review the financial report and upcoming board appointments for January 2024. Discussion items include the formation of the ACVB Foundation and potential changes to Arts Marketing Grants requirements.

• Financial Report presentation and consideration
• Board Appointments for January 2024 announcement
• Formation of the ACVB Foundation discussion
• Travel and Client Policy discussion and consideration
• Possible changes to Arts Marketing Grants requirements

Civil Service Commission

The commission will review various personnel actions, including promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions. The agenda also includes approving the firefighter recruit eligibility register and considering the appointment of three physicians.

• Review of employee updates, including promotions, demotions, and disciplinary actions
• Approval of the Firefighter Recruit Examination eligibility register from October 7, 2023
• Consideration of appointing three physicians
• Review of proposed revisions to Civil Service Commission rules
• Approval of minutes from the October 11, 2023 meeting

Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review fund investments, revenue, and expenditures. The meeting includes discussions on asset allocation, administrative payments, and individual retirement benefit updates.

• Approval of investment transactions from the previous month
• Review of investment performance by Wells Fargo Advisors
• Asset allocation study presentation by Wells Fargo Advisors
• Payment to the City of Amarillo for Administrative Services (10/1/22-9/30/23)
• Retirement benefit updates for Eric S. Roberts, Dana Havlik, and Kenneth Kiker

Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board

The Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board will review proposed changes to the 2024 Mural Grant application rules and policies. The meeting also includes reports on several ongoing projects including a clean-up project, an artist census, and welding art.

• Proposed changes to 2024 Mural Grant Application
• Clean-up Project updates
• Artist Census update
• Pollinator Patch/No mow update
• Welding Art update

Amarillo City Council

The Amarillo City Council has scheduled a work session to discuss several items in executive session. Topics include litigation, real property in the Southwest Quadrant, and the performance matrix for the Interim City Manager. No final decisions or votes are scheduled for this session.

• Litigation: In re City of Amarillo, Cause #110998-D-CV
• Real property in the Southwest Quadrant of Amarillo
• Performance Matrix for Interim City Manager

Amarillo City Council

The City Council will discuss several matters including economic development updates, police procedures, and a new bulk trash initiative. The agenda also includes numerous consent items regarding grant renewals, infrastructure projects, and service contracts.

• South Gateway TIRZ #3 Developer Agreement: $510,297.33 reimbursement for Rockrose Development, LLC
• Martin Road Lake Improvements Change Order No. 3: $34,400.00 (Total revised award $11,313,595.00)
• Downtown Drainage Project engineering services: $371,000.00 to OJD Engineering, LLC
• Motorola two-way radio contract: $922,802.58 to South Plains Communications
• TB Federal Grant renewal: $44,924.00 with $8,805.00 match from Texas Department of State Health Services

Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors

The Board will discuss a request from the City of Amarillo regarding cost participation in the Northeast Interceptor construction project. The meeting includes an executive session to deliberate on several business prospect projects and real property transactions.

• Northeast Interceptor construction project cost participation discussion
• Economic development negotiations for Project # 23-06-03 (Manufacturing & Distribution)
• Economic development negotiations for Project # 23-08-02 (Manufacturing)
• Economic development negotiations for Project # 23-09-04 (Financial Services)
• Economic development negotiations for Project # 23-10-01 (Aviation)

Center City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Board of Directors

The Board will discuss a potential service agreement involving Center City of Amarillo, Inc., TIRZ #1, and the City of Amarillo. The meeting includes updates on Downtown Amarillo projects and progress toward goals. An executive session may be held to discuss an economic development incentive request near S. Buchanan St. and SE 10th Ave.

• Service agreement between Center City of Amarillo, Inc., TIRZ #1, and the City of Amarillo
• Updates on Downtown Amarillo projects
• Economic development incentive request near S. Buchanan St. and SE 10th Ave.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The scheduled meeting for the Amarillo Zoning Board of Adjustment on November 9, 2023, was cancelled. No items, including a requested variance for 4 Cloister Parkway, were discussed or voted upon.

Amarillo Area Public Health Board

The Board will meet to approve minutes from the July 20, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes topical updates from the Health Authority and administrative reports regarding animal management, environmental health, public health, and the WIC program.

• Approval of July 20, 2023 minutes
• Animal Management and Welfare report
• Environmental Health report
• Public Health report
• Women Infants and Children Nutrition Program (WIC) report

Parks and Recreation Board

The agenda includes departmental updates and the approval of minutes from October 18, 2023. The provided document indicates the meeting was cancelled.

• Approval of October 18, 2023, meeting minutes
• Departmental updates for Amarillo Zoo and Warford Activity Center

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider several land use requests, including a rezoning of 16.07 acres and updates to vehicle parking regulations. The agenda also includes reviews of subdivision replat applications and the vacation of public alleys.

• Rezoning 16.07 acres from Agricultural to Residential District 3 near Sundown Ln.
• Amendment to vehicle parking regulations regarding infill development and adaptive reuse.
• Subdivision replat for Mesquite Acres Unit No. 8 at W. Yucca Ave. and Quarry St.
• Vacation of a public alley portion at SW 47th Ave. and Western St.
• Subdivision creation for Highway 136 Unit No. 3 near State Hwy. 136 and Crawford Rd.

Condemnation Appeals Commission

The Commission will review minutes from the October 19, 2023 meeting and conduct public hearings regarding property conditions. Several resolutions address the potential removal of substandard structures and solid waste accumulation.

• Public hearing scheduled for January 18, 2024, regarding properties at 3213 SW 4th Avenue, 1219 N Fairfield Street, 1609 S Madison Street, 311 S Maryland Street, 617 N Taylor Street, and 411 S Tennessee Street
• Public hearing for removal of structures and waste at 820 S Florida Street
• Public hearing for removal of structures and waste at 3201 S Monroe Street
• Public hearing for removal of solid waste accumulation at 4339 S Polk Street
• Public hearing for removal of a structure and waste at 814 N Washington Street

Amarillo Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Amarillo Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting to discuss and consider several items, including a presentation on the Greater Amarillo Film Commission Archives, updates on the Texas Music Friendly Designation, a travel and client development policy, and arts marketing grant approvals. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear public comments.

• Presentation and discussion: Greater Amarillo Film Commission Archives
• Updates and discussion: Texas Music Friendly Designation
• Discussion and consideration: Travel and Client Development Policy
• Discussion and consideration: Arts Marketing Grant Approvals

Amarillo City Council

The Amarillo City Council will consider several major expenditures, including a $71.3 million construction contract for the Northeast Sanitary Sewer Interceptor, the purchase of seven police patrol vehicles, and acceptance of a $2.4 million federal grant to hire firefighters. They will also vote on final adoption of multiple updated building codes and discuss a resolution supporting a state ban on employer COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

• Award $71,266,760.15 to S.J. Louis Construction for Phase 1 of the Amarillo Northeast Sanitary Sewer Interceptor project
• Purchase seven police patrol vehicles from Caldwell Country Chevrolet for $598,130
• Accept SAFER grant of $2,426,016 to hire additional firefighters
• Second reading of ordinances adopting 2021 International Building, Fire, Mechanical, Residential, Fuel Gas, Existing Building, Plumbing, and 2020 National Electrical Codes
• Resolution in support of Senate Bill 7 prohibiting employer COVID-19 vaccination mandates

Condemnation Appeals Commission

The Condemnation Appeals Commission will consider approving minutes, set a public hearing for Dec. 7 on five properties, and conduct hearings on removing substandard structures at two locations. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no final decisions on the properties until the hearings.

• Resolution setting Dec. 7, 2023, 3:30 p.m. public hearing for 313 NW 13th Ave, 411 SE 15th Ave, 401 N Jackson St, 1305 N Taylor St, 1403 N Taylor St
• Public hearing on removal of substandard structures and solid waste at 4000 SE 12th Ave Rear (aka 1203 S Spring St)
• Public hearing on removal of substandard structure at 1616 NW 15th Ave
• Approval of minutes from Sept. 21, 2023 meeting

Amarillo Local Government Corporation Board of Directors

The Amarillo Local Government Corporation Board will consider approving a parking lease agreement with 1908 Properties, LLC for dedicated spaces in the City-owned parking garage, and will receive updates on Hodgetown, Embassy Suites, and the parking garage/retail space projects. The board will also review quarterly financials and the 2023 Investment Policy. An executive session is scheduled to discuss negotiations for retail or parking spaces.

• Parking lease agreement with 1908 Properties, LLC
• Update on Hodgetown construction project
• Update on Embassy Suites
• Update on parking garage and retail space sale/lease
• Presentation of quarterly financials and 2023 Investment Policy

Construction Advisory and Appeals Board

The Construction Advisory and Appeals Board will approve minutes from June 8, 2023, and discuss the adoption of the 2023 National Electrical Code and 2021 Property Maintenance Code with City of Amarillo amendments. The board will also consider an appeal regarding a denied plumbing permit for a property at 3807 SE 10th Ave.

• Discussion of the adoption of the 2023 National Electrical Code and City of Amarillo amendments
• Discussion of the adoption of the 2021 Property Maintenance Code and City of Amarillo amendments
• Consideration of an appeal to deny a plumbing permit for Vicker Sichanthavong at 3807 SE 10th Ave

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review multiple subdivision additions and replats across Randall and Potter counties. The agenda also includes a discussion on potential amendments to vehicle parking regulations.

• Discussion of potential amendments to Zoning Code Vehicle Parking Regulations Section 4-10-211
• Subdivision request for Mesquite Ridge West Unit No. 1 near FM 2219 and Helium Rd.
• Public hearing for Mesquite Ridge Unit No. 2 near Desert Willow Dr. and Helium Rd.
• Addition request for Fox Hollow Unit No. 7 near Fox Hollow Ln. and Fox Den Ln.
• Public hearing for Sagebrush Acres Unit No. 2 near Sagebrush Ave. and Bluebonnet Dr.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request for the property located at 6404 NE 14th Avenue. The applicant seeks to reduce the required rear yard setback for this R-2 zoned lot.

• Variance V-23-11: Reduce rear yard setback at 6404 NE 14th Avenue

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review employee lists including promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions. The meeting also includes the approval of a police recruit eligibility register and two termination appeals.

• Review of new employees, step increases, transfers, promotions, and demotions
• Approval of the Police Recruit Examination eligibility register from August 26, 2023
• Appointment of three physicians per Texas Local Government Code 143.022(c)
• Appeal of Matthew Jimenez’s termination
• Appeal of Daniel Chavez’s termination

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will review various airport activities and maintenance projects. Presentations include updates on terminal chimney repairs, baggage carousel systems, and parking lot rehabilitations. The board will also discuss aviation worker screening and airport hotel development.

• Parking lots and loop road rehabilitations
• Terminal chimney, baggage carousel, and HVAC repairs
• Aviation worker screening discussion
• New passenger facility charge application
• Airport hotel and land development

Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board

The Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board will discuss several current matters and projects. These include the 2024 Mural Grant Program, clean-up project updates, and an update on the Art Census.

• Mural Grant Program 2024
• Clean-up Project Updates
• Art Census Update
• Board Positions

Amarillo City Council

The City Council will discuss the City Manager recruitment process and a resolution from the City of Odessa regarding mandates. The agenda also includes several consent items involving aviation clear zone easements, water utility repairs, and software renewals.

• Aviation clear zone easements for multiple locations including Washington St., I-40/Airport Blvd., and Raef Rd.
• Water Transfer Line Trench Repair change order on Bolton Street totaling $3,092,356.50
• Emergency requisition for de-sludging at Hollywood Road Wastewater Treatment Facility for $989,000.00
• Professional services agreement for Lift Station 32 for $60,000.00
• GIS software and professional services agreement with ESRI for $596,447.00

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will review current departmental issues and library activities. The agenda includes presentations on programming at all APL locations and the department's organizational chart. The board will also consider approving minutes from the August 14, 2023, meeting.

• Approval of August 14, 2023, meeting minutes
• Presentation on departmental issues and activities
• Update on Friends of the Library
• Review of programming and events at all APL locations
• Presentation of the APL organizational chart

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review multiple requests for suburban subdivisions and land replats across Potter and Randall counties. The agenda also includes a preliminary plan involving a block length variance and an alley waiver.

• P-23-99 Tascocita Unit No. 6 subdivision replat near W. Loop 335 N. and RM 1061
• P-23-103 Westover Park Unit No. 29 addition near I-27 and Hollywood Rd.
• Public Hearing for P-23-112 Walnut Hills Unit No. 4 replat at Chucker St. and Dewey Ave.
• Public Hearing for P-23-113 Walnut Hills Unit No. 5 replat at Chucker St. and Dewey Ave.
• PP-23-03 Steelwood Ranch Preliminary Plan block length variance and alley waiver near Helium Rd. and Mossberg St.

Heritage Hills Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The board will review the minutes from the August 23, 2023 meeting. Discussion includes the award of Landscape Maintenance Bid No. 7676 and ongoing district operations and maintenance.

• Landscape Maintenance Bid No. 7676
• Ongoing PID Operations and Maintenance

Amarillo Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Board of Directors will review several proposed organizational policies including transparency, financial procedures, and investment strategy. The meeting also includes discussion regarding staff salaries and staffing changes.

• Review of Transparency Policy
• Review of Financial Policies and Procedures
• Review of Reserve and Investment Strategy
• Review of Travel and Client Development Policy
• Consideration of Staff Salaries

Colonies Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The Colonies Public Improvement District Advisory Board is meeting to discuss several operational items. Topics include utility water usage, board member terms, and ongoing PID operations and maintenance. The board will also consider bid packets for tree care and flowerbed planting.

• Tree Care Maintenance Bid Packet
• Master Flowerbed Planting Bid Packet
• 2023/24 Budget
• Utility Water Usage
• Approval of June 20, 2023 meeting minutes

Amarillo City Council

The Amarillo City Council will hold a work session on September 26, 2023. The agenda includes an executive session to consult with an attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation.

• Executive session regarding City of Amarillo, Cause #110998-D-CV

Amarillo City Council

The Council will discuss downtown parking, zoning regulations, and the Northeast Interceptor Construction Project. Key decisions include approving three-year airline agreements and a major construction contract for the Multipurpose Events Venue. The agenda also includes several city service contracts and police traffic safety grants.

• $4,595,000 construction contract for MPEV upgrades
• Three-year airline signatory agreements with American, Southwest, and United Airlines
• $577,100 purchase of heavy equipment fleet units
• $116,920.62 award for repairs to the Hollywood Road Wastewater Treatment Facility
• Approval of 2024 STEP grants for police traffic safety enforcement

Condemnation Appeals Commission

The Commission will consider resolutions to hold public hearings regarding substandard structures and potential public nuisances. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the August 3, 2023, meeting.

• Public hearing for properties at 820 S Florida Street, 3201 S Monroe Street, 4339 S Polk Street, and 814 N Washington Street
• Public hearing regarding substandard structures and waste at 414 S Fannin Street
• Public hearing regarding a substandard structure at 1531 S Virginia Street
• Approval of August 3, 2023 meeting minutes

Amarillo Hospital District Board of Managers

The Board of Managers will consider a consulting agreement for pension risk transfer services and related plan amendments. They will also receive updates on District funding for psychiatry, pediatrics, and tobacco-free initiatives.

• Consulting agreement for pension risk transfer services not to exceed $88,000
• Amendment to the Retirement Plan for Employees of Northwest Texas Healthcare System
• Updates to the Pension Plan Investment Policy
• Funding updates for psychiatry and pediatric services from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
• Funding updates from Tobacco Free Amarillo

Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider several financial matters including investment policy changes and various service payments. The meeting includes the appointment of a new Mayor board member and discussions regarding retirement benefits and legal counsel rates.

• Appointment of the Mayor Board Member
• Discussion of Investment Policy changes
• Retirement benefits for Doug Bivens
• Refund of retirement contributions for Logan Funderburk
• Rate increase for Jackson Walker, Fund's Legal Counsel

Vineyards Public Improvement District Advisory Board

This is a notice of a possible quorum for the Vineyards Public Improvement District Advisory Board. The board will not deliberate or take formal action during this meeting, and no minutes will be produced.

Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors

The Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors will meet to discuss the sale of real estate located at Airport Blvd. and Pullman Road. The proposed sale involves approximately 254 acres for $6,350,000.00 plus closing costs.

• Proposed sale of ~254 acres at Airport Blvd. and Pullman Road to International Paper
• Sale price of $6,350,000.00 plus closing costs and related expenses

Amarillo City Council

The Amarillo City Council will hold a City Plan Community Workshop at the Downtown Library. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting and no formal action or deliberation will take place.

Planning and Zoning Commission

This is a notice regarding a potential quorum for a City Plan Community Workshop. No formal action will be taken or deliberations held during this meeting, and it is not a regularly scheduled session.

• City Plan Community Workshop

Amarillo City Council

The Amarillo City Council is holding a work session to discuss several matters in executive session. Discussions include pending litigation, real property transactions, and financial incentives for business prospects.

• Litigation: Stennett v. City of Amarillo (Cause No. V-105821-00-2)
• Litigation: In re City of Amarillo (Cause #110998-D-CV)
• Real property purchase and sale in the Northeast quadrant of Amarillo
• Project # 22-05-01 (Manufacturing)
• Project # 23-03-01 (Distribution)

Amarillo City Council

The council will hold public hearings regarding the 2023/2024 fiscal year budget and a proposed property tax rate increase. The agenda also includes several ordinances for various Public Improvement Districts and the sale of land to International Paper.

• Public hearing on FY 2023/2024 budget, which would raise revenue by $5,027,106
• Proposed property tax rate of $0.39867 per $100 valuation
• Sale of approximately 254 acres at Airport Blvd and Pullman Road to International Paper for $6,350,000
• Adoption of budgets and service plans for multiple Public Improvement Districts (PIDs)
• Agreement with Center City of Amarillo, Inc. for revitalization services

Amarillo City Council

The Amarillo City Council may assemble for a City Plan Community Workshop at the Northwest Library. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting and no formal action will be taken.

• City Plan Community Workshop

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a City Plan Community Workshop. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and the body will not deliberate or take formal action.

• City Plan Community Workshop at Northwest Library

Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors

The Amarillo EDC Board will discuss economic development negotiations for three manufacturing and distribution projects. The board will also consider taking action on the sale of land in the northeast quadrant of Amarillo.

• Negotiations for Project # 22-05-01 (Manufacturing)
• Negotiations for Project # 23-03-01 (Distribution)
• Negotiations for Project # 23-06-03 (Manufacturing & Distribution)
• Sale of land in the Northeast quadrant of Amarillo

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a replat for E.W. Raef Addition Unit No. 15 near E. Amarillo Blvd. and State Hwy. 136. The commission will also review the minutes from the September 11, 2023 special meeting.

• Replat of E.W. Raef Addition Unit No. 15 near E. Amarillo Blvd. and State Hwy. 136
• Approval of September 11, 2023 special meeting minutes

Amarillo City Council

This is a procedural notice regarding a possible quorum for a City Plan Steering Committee meeting. The Amarillo City Council will not deliberate or take formal action during this session.

• Notice of possible quorum for City Plan Steering Committee

Planning and Zoning Commission

This is not a regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The notice is provided to announce a possible quorum for a City Plan Steering Committee meeting where no formal action or deliberation will occur.

Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee

The committee will review a presentation on the Ports to Plains Corridor. Members will also discuss the draft FY 24 MPO Project Priority List and receive updates regarding Category 7 and Category 9 funding.

• Presentation on Ports to Plains Corridor
• Discussion on Draft FY 24 MPO Project Priority List
• Update on Category 7 and Category 9 Funding

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to consider two variance requests regarding yard setbacks. The board will also review the minutes from the August 10, 2023 meeting.

• Variance V-23-11: Reduce rear yard setback at 6404 NE 14th Avenue
• Variance V-23-12: Reduce front yard setback at 1007 Trigg Street

Parks and Recreation Board

The Board will review the minutes from the August 9, 2023, meeting. The agenda includes divisional updates across various departments and a budget update.

• Approval of August 9th meeting minutes
• Departmental updates including Amarillo Zoo, Athletics, and Golf Operations
• Budget update

Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board

The Board will review several current matters including a mural artist recognition and an art census update. Members will also discuss and consider action on submitted mural invoices for reimbursement.

• Mural grant reimbursements
• Mural Artist Recognition
• Temporary Art Update
• Fall National Clean-up Day
• Art Census Update

The Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board approved the August 8, 2023 meeting minutes by a 6‑0 vote. It also approved reimbursement of the invoice for the completed Don Harrington Discovery Center mural, again by a 6‑0 vote. No other actions were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved reimbursement for Don Harrington Discovery Center mural invoice (6-0)

Amarillo City Council

The Amarillo City Council will hold a work session on September 12, 2023. The agenda includes an executive session to consult with the attorney regarding pending litigation, Cause #110998-D-CV, and to discuss the employment of Deputy City Manager Andrew Freeman.

• Consultation on litigation, Cause #110998-D-CV
• Discussion regarding Deputy City Manager Andrew Freeman

Amarillo City Council

The City Council will consider the adoption of the fiscal year 2023/2024 budget and a new ad valorem property tax rate. Discussion items include American Rescue Plan Act funding, wastewater treatment status, and city hall construction projects.

• Rezoning of 3.37 acres near Interstate 40 and Juett Attebury Rd from Agricultural to Heavy Commercial
• Change order for Hollywood Road and River Road Water Reclamation Facilities totaling $18,538,494.04
• Purchase of police ammunition totaling $305,628.57
• Award of contract for Northwest Branch Library roof replacement for $389,954.00
• Adoption of 2023/2024 budget and property tax rate of $0.39867 per $100.00 valuation

City Council approved a comprehensive consent agenda via a 5-0 vote. Key actions included rezoning land for Buc-ee's, purchasing police equipment and technology, and awarding several municipal construction and service contracts.

• Approved rezoning 3.37 acres to Heavy Commercial for Attebury Farm, LLC and Buc-ee's Amarillo, LLC
• Approved $305,628.57 for police ammunition (GT Distributors and Deese Firearms)
• Approved $166,443.00 for unmanned aerial vehicles for Amarillo Regional Crime Center
• Approved $147,150.00 for license plate readers for Amarillo Regional Crime Center
• Approved $263,060.00 for an emergency communications vehicle from Chastang Ford
• Approved $389,954.00 for Northwest Branch Library roof replacement (Panhandle Steel Buildings, Inc.)
• Approved $85,000.00 purchase of 0.56 acres of land at 918 S. Houston Street
• Approved $118,723.64 change order for Hollywood and River Road Water Reclamation Facilities

Amarillo Convention and Visitors Bureau

This meeting is a notice of possible quorum and is not a regularly scheduled meeting. The Convention and Visitors Bureau will not deliberate or take formal action on any items.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission will meet to consider requests for two land additions to the City of Amarillo. The agenda also includes a review of the August 21, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Consideration of P-23-77 Homestead Unit No. 1 near SW 34th Ave. and Helium Rd.
• Consideration of P-23-84 Westover Village Unit No. 12 near Oxford Dr. and Coulter St.
• Approval of the August 21, 2023, meeting minutes

The Commission approved the plat for Westover Village Unit No. 12 with an alley waiver. The plat for Homestead Unit No. 1 was denied because necessary easements were not ready. The August 7, 2023, meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved minutes of August 7, 2023, meeting (unanimous)
• Denied P-23-77 Homestead Unit No. 1 plat (unanimous)
• Approved P-23-84 Westover Village Unit No. 12 plat with alley waiver (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission will consider two requests for land additions to the City of Amarillo. These include Homestead Unit No. 1 near SW 34th Ave. and Helium Rd., and Westover Village Unit No. 12 near Oxford Dr. and Coulter St.

• Consideration of P-23-77 Homestead Unit No. 1 at SW 34th Ave. and Helium Rd.
• Consideration of P-23-84 Westover Village Unit No. 12 at Oxford Dr. and Coulter St.
• Approval of the August 21, 2022, meeting minutes

Greenways Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The board will discuss the Tuscany Village project and flooding south of Bayswater Bridge. The meeting also includes discussion on ongoing PID operations and maintenance.

• Tuscany Village project discussion
• Flooding south of Bayswater Bridge discussion
• Ongoing PID operations and maintenance discussion

Town Square Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The board will discuss improvement specifications and bid details for Town Square. The meeting also includes discussion regarding ongoing PID operations and maintenance.

• Town Square Improvement Specifications and Bid details
• Ongoing PID Operations and Maintenance

Amarillo Hospital District Board of Managers

The Board of Managers will discuss the Amarillo Hospital District Budget for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. The meeting includes reviews of pension fund performance, investment strategies, and several service agreements.

• Discussion of the 2023/2024 fiscal year budget
• Addendum for Texas Tech University Health Science Center Psychiatry Residency Program funding
• Agreement for Specialized Pediatric Services through Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
• Agreement for Tobacco Free Amarillo
• $12,600 change order for Parsleys Roofing for 206 NE 7th Avenue roof replacement

The Board unanimously approved the 2023/2024 budget, including an increase in pension contribution funding to $2.4 million. The Board also approved funding agreements for pediatric services, a psychiatry residency program, and Tobacco Free Amarillo.

• Approved 2023/2024 Budget with pension contribution increased from $2 million to $2.4 million (unanimous)
• Approved contract extension for Texas Tech University Health Science Center Psychiatry Residency Program at $100,000 annually (5-0-1)
• Approved $1.6 million funding for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Pediatrics (5-0-1)
• Approved $375,000 funding for Tobacco Free Amarillo (4-0-2)

Amarillo Hospital District Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review several financial reports and investment performances. The meeting includes a discussion of the upcoming fiscal year budget for the District.

• Review of the Retirement Plan for Employees of Northwest Texas Healthcare System Actuarial Valuation report
• Review of Pension Fund Investment Performance from the previous quarter
• Review of AHD Corpus Investment Performance from the previous quarter
• Review of Sage Money Manager Services and Corpus Investment strategy
• Consideration of the Amarillo Hospital District Budget for the 2023/2024 fiscal year

The Committee approved the 2023/2024 budget with a modified pension contribution. Members also discussed the potential termination of the employee retirement plan through the purchase of insurance annuities.

• Approved 2023/2024 budget with pension contribution increased from $2 million to $2.4 million (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 24, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review employee updates including promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions. The meeting also includes approving eligibility registers for Fire Lieutenant and Deputy Fire Chief examinations.

• Approval of July 12, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of new employees, promotions, and disciplinary actions
• Fire Lieutenant examination question appeals
• Approval of the Fire Lieutenant Examination eligibility register
• Approval of the Deputy Fire Chief Examination eligibility register

Amarillo City Council

The City Council and senior staff will review the Proposed Budget for fiscal 2023/2024. Discussion topics may include public safety, infrastructure, water resources, and community services. No final decisions or votes will occur during this work session.

• City Council Budget Workshop for fiscal 2023/2024

The City Council and senior staff conducted a work session to review the Proposed Budget for fiscal 2023/2024. No final decisions or votes were taken during the session.

Amarillo City Council

The City Council will hold a budget workshop to discuss and review the Proposed Budget for fiscal 2023/2024. Discussion topics may include public safety, infrastructure, development, and community services. No final decisions or votes will occur during this work session.

• Review of the Proposed Budget for fiscal 2023/2024
• Discussion of public safety, infrastructure, and development topics

The City Council and senior staff conducted a work session to review the Proposed Budget for fiscal 2023/2024. The session covered topics including public safety, infrastructure, and community services. No final decisions or votes were taken.

Amarillo Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Convention and Visitors' Bureau Board of Directors will meet to consider the FY 2023.24 budget and revisions to the giving policy. The board will also discuss Route 66 feedback and plans for 2024.

• FY 2023.24 Budget discussion
• Giving Policy Revision consideration
• Board Giving Amount FY 2023.24 consideration
• Route 66 feedback and 2024 plans discussion

The Board approved a $2.6 million contracted budget for FY 2023.24. Members also approved a revised Giving Policy and a $50 contribution amount per board member for the fiscal year.

• Approved FY 2023.24 budget of $2.6 million (unanimous)
• Approved revised Giving Policy (unanimous)
• Approved $50 board member contribution amount (unanimous)
• Approved July 26, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Heritage Hills Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The Advisory Board will discuss Change Order No. 3 regarding ADA ramps. The meeting also includes a discussion on ongoing PID operations and maintenance.

• Change Order No. 3 for ADA ramps

The board unanimously approved Change Order #3 to install ADA-compliant ramps at five islands in Phase III. Members also discussed missing ADA ramps at the intersection of Reston and Tradition, with staff tasked to consult the city on responsibility and funding.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #3 for ADA ramps at 5 islands for $5,200 (unanimous)

Amarillo City Council

The City Council will discuss a separation agreement with City Manager Jared Miller. The council will also discuss the process for appointing an interim city manager.

• Separation agreement with City Manager Jared Miller
• Appointment of an interim city manager

The City Council approved a separation agreement between the City of Amarillo and City Manager Jared Miller. The council also discussed the process for appointing an interim city manager.

• Approved separation agreement with City Manager and authorized Mayor to sign (5-0)

Amarillo-Potter Events Venue District Board of Directors

The Board will review quarterly financials through June 30, 2023, and consider the 2023/2024 fiscal year budget. They will also discuss events and payments for the Amarillo National Center and a lease addendum with the Amarillo Tri-State Exposition.

• Review of quarterly financials as of June 30, 2023
• Discussion of the 2023/2024 district budget
• Consideration of a lease addendum with Amarillo Tri-State Exposition
• Update on approved 2022-2023 projects at the Fairgrounds and Civic Center
• Discussion regarding payments to the Amarillo National Center

The Board approved the 2023/2024 fiscal year budget and a lease addendum adding $998,500 for Amarillo National Center projects. Members also approved spending reports for the National Center and Tri-State Fairgrounds events.

• Approved minutes from May 22, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved payments to Amarillo National Center totaling $256,640 spent of $998,500 budget (unanimous)
• Approved spending of $180,656 for events at Tri-State Fairgrounds (unanimous)
• Approved 2023/2024 budget with proposed revenues of $4,109,924 and expenditures of $3,395,540 (unanimous)
• Approved Lease Addendum No. 10 adding $998,500 for Amarillo National Center projects (unanimous)

Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will discuss the approval of the FY2023-24 Amarillo EDC budget. The meeting includes an executive session to deliberate on specific manufacturing and distribution projects, as well as real property transactions in Northeast Amarillo.

• Approval of the FY2023-24 Amarillo EDC budget
• Deliberation of Project # 22-05-01 (Manufacturing)
• Deliberation of Project # 23-03-01 (Distribution)
• Deliberation of Project # 23-06-03 (Manufacturing & Distribution)
• Purchase and sale of real property in the Northeast quadrant of Amarillo

Pinnacle Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The board will discuss long-term maintenance bid documents and Panhandle Steel Builders warranty items. The meeting also includes a discussion on ongoing PID operations and maintenance.

• Long-term Maintenance Bid Documents
• Panhandle Steel Builders Warranty Items
• Ongoing PID Operations and Maintenance

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on several subdivision replats across Amarillo. The agenda also includes a request for a specific use permit to allow a carport in a front yard setback.

• Rezoning request for a front yard carport at Tudor Dr. and SE 10th Ave.
• Replat of South Georgia Place Unit No. 45 near Athens St. and Lullwater Rd.
• Replat of The Colonies Unit No. 82 at Rockingham Dr. and Liberty Cir. S.
• Replat of Walnut Hills Unit No. 4 near Chucker St. and Dewey Ave.
• Replat of The Trails at Tascosa Golf Club Unit No. 4

The Commission approved four plat applications and the August 7 meeting minutes. One request for a Specific Use Permit for a carport was denied after two failed votes. One plat was postponed to a future date.

• Approved August 7, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved P-23-91 South Georgia Place Unit No. 45 with noted side yard setbacks (Unanimous)
• Approved P-23-92 The Colonies Unit No. 82 (Unanimous)
• Postponed P-23-93 Walnut Hills Unit No. 4 (Unanimous)
• Approved P-23-94 The Trails at Tascosa Golf Club Unit No. 4 pending corrected originals (Unanimous)
• Approved P-23-95 Hall Addition Unit No. 2 pending corrected originals (Unanimous)
• Denied Z-23-13 Specific Use Permit for carport at 1009 Tudor Drive (3-3 vote)
• Denied Z-23-13 Specific Use Permit for carport at 1009 Tudor Drive (3-3 vote)

East Gateway Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2 Board of Directors

The East Gateway Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2 Board will meet to review financial reports. The agenda includes discussion of the FY 23-24 Annual Budget and a presentation on the Quarterly Financials Report.

• Discussion of FY 23-24 TIRZ #2 Annual Budget
• Presentation and discussion of Quarterly Financials Report

The Board unanimously approved the FY 2023-24 Annual Budget, which included an additional $60,000 in the rebate line. The Board also approved the minutes from the July 20, 2023 meeting. No action was taken regarding the Quarterly Financials Report.

• Approved minutes of the July 20, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023-24 TIRZ #2 Annual Budget (Unanimous)

Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The Board will review the Fund’s Annual Financial Report for December 31, 2022, and an actuarial audit presentation. Members will also consider recent investment transactions and appoint a new Mayor Board Member to fill an expiring term. Additionally, the Board will review investment performance and various service provider statements.

• Appointment of a new Mayor Board Member
• Presentation of the Annual Financial Report for December 31, 2022
• Actuarial Audit presentation by Gallagher Benefit Services
• Review of investment performance by Wells Fargo Advisors
• Consideration of payments to Jackson Walker LLP and Frost Bank

The Board of Trustees approved the Annual Financial Report for December 31, 2022, and the actuarial audit by Gallagher Benefit Services. Members also approved the July 2023 investment resolution and several payments for legal and management services. The appointment of the Mayor Board member was postponed.

• Approved June 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed appointment of Mayor Board member (unanimous)
• Approved July 31, 2023 investment resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Annual Financial Report at December 31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Actuarial Audit by Gallagher Benefit Services (unanimous)
• Approved Investment Practices and Performance Evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved $4,757.00 payment to Jackson Walker LLP (unanimous)
• Approved $32,923.78 payment to Kayne Anderson Rudnick (unanimous)

Amarillo Local Government Corporation Board of Directors

The Board will review project updates for Hodgetown and Embassy Suites. It will also consider a recommendation to sell commercial square footage in the LGC Parking Garage to Llano Group, LLC and discuss the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget.

• Recommendation to sell commercial space at 600 S. Buchanan to Llano Group, LLC
• Proposed long-term lease with Llano Group, LLC for parking garage spaces
• Consideration of the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget
• PARC request to rent parking garage spaces for a special event

The Board recommended that City Council approve the sale of commercial square footage at the 600 S. Buchanan parking garage to Llano Group, LLC. The Board also approved the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget and granted a parking donation for a special event. No action was taken on a proposed long-term parking lease with Llano Group, LLC.

• Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved donated parking for Panhandle Adult Rebuilding Center event on October 14, 2023 (unanimous, one abstention)
• Recommended to City Council the sale of commercial square footage at 600 S. Buchanan to Llano Group, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-2024 fiscal year budget with change from $425,000 to $318,750 and a minimum operating reserve of $250,000 plus three months of operating (unanimous)
• No action taken on long-term lease of 90 parking spaces to Llano Group, LLC

Amarillo City Council

The Amarillo City Council will hold a work session to discuss the employment, duties, or discipline of City Manager Jared Miller. This discussion is scheduled for an executive session. No votes or final decisions are scheduled during this session.

• Executive session regarding the employment and duties of City Manager Jared Miller

The City Council convened for a work session and entered an executive session to discuss the City Manager. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

Amarillo City Council

The council will discuss the proposed 2023/2024 tax rate and consider several street maintenance contracts. A public hearing is scheduled regarding rezoning land near Interstate 40 to heavy commercial use. The meeting also includes reviews of various utility easements and grant applications.

• Rezoning 3.37 acres at I-40 and Juett Attebury Rd from Agricultural to Heavy Commercial
• Discussion of the proposed 2023/2024 tax rate for city maintenance and operations
• $877,500.00 contract award for asphaltic cement for street sealcoating
• $1,216,931.00 contract for new LED lighting at Sam Houston, San Jacinto, and Medical Center Parks
• Resolution to apply for a $128,675.00 justice assistant grant shared with Potter County

City Council approved the 2023 voter approval tax rate and rezoned a 3.37-acre tract for heavy commercial use. The council also denied a proposed rate increase from Southwestern Public Service Company and approved several street maintenance and supply contracts.

• Approved 2023 voter approval tax rate of $0.39867 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 8067 rezoning 3.37 acres at I-40 and Juett Attebury Rd to Heavy Commercial District (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 08-15-23-3 denying Southwestern Public Service Company's rate increase request (5-0)
• Approved $128,675 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistant Grant application (5-0)
• Awarded $877,500 AC-5 Asphaltic Cement annual supply contract to Ergon Asphalt and Emulsion, Inc. (5-0)
• Awarded $328,125 Flexible Aggregate Base annual contract renewal to J. Lee Milligan, Inc. (5-0)
• Awarded $150,000 COS-50 specialized alley sealing product contract to Professional Coating Technologies, Inc. (5-0)
• Awarded $91,504.04 annual advertising contract to Amarillo Globe News and Morris Communications (5-0)

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will consider approving the minutes from the June 12, 2023 meeting. The Director of Library Services will present updates regarding the FY 2023-2024 budget, programming at all APL locations, and the Downtown Library Mural.

• Approval of June 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• FY 2023-2024 Library Budget discussion
• Downtown Library Mural update
• Stories of Exile program series presentation
• East Branch Activities update

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 12, 2023, meeting. The Director of Library Services provided updates on a proposed FY 2023-2024 budget reduction, upcoming programming, and a new e-book consortium membership.

• Approved June 12, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Amarillo City Council

The City Council will hold a budget workshop to review the proposed budget for fiscal 2023/2024. The session includes discussions on topics such as public safety, infrastructure, and community services. No final decisions or votes will occur during this work session.

• Review of Proposed Budget for fiscal 2023/2024

The City Council and senior staff conducted a budget workshop to review the Proposed Budget for fiscal 2023/2024. No final decisions or votes were taken during this session.

Animal Management & Welfare Advisory Board

This notice is for a possible quorum regarding a work session of the Amarillo City Council to review the proposed 2023/24 budget. The Animal Management & Welfare Advisory Board will not deliberate or take formal action during this session, and no meeting minutes will be produced.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors

A work session is scheduled to review the proposed 2023/24 budget. This is not a regular meeting, and no formal action will be taken or minutes produced.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Parks and Recreation Board

The Amarillo City Council will hold a work session to review the proposed 2023/24 budget. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and no formal action or minutes will be produced.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board

This is a notice of a possible quorum for a work session to review the proposed 2023/24 budget. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and no formal action will be taken or minutes produced.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Airport Advisory Board

This is a notice of a possible quorum for an Amarillo City Council work session. The council will review the proposed 2023/24 budget. No formal action or meeting minutes will be produced during this session.

• Review of proposed 2023/24 budget

Library Advisory Board

This notice is for a possible quorum of the Library Advisory Board to attend a work session to review the proposed 2023/24 budget. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and no formal action will be taken or minutes produced.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Amarillo Area Public Health Board

The Amarillo City Council will hold a work session to review the proposed 2023/24 budget. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting of the Amarillo Area Public Health Board, and no formal action will be taken.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Center City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Board of Directors

The Center City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Board will discuss the FY23-24 annual budget and quarterly financials. The agenda also includes a report from the Design Review Committee and updates on projects in Downtown Amarillo.

• Consideration of the FY23-24 Annual Budget
• Presentation of Quarterly Financials Report
• Design Review Committee report presentation
• Update on projects in Downtown Amarillo
• Approval of July 13, 2023 meeting minutes

The Board unanimously approved the FY2023-24 annual budget, which included an increase to the Community Projects line item. The Board also approved the minutes from the July 13, 2023 meeting.

• Approved FY2023-24 TIRZ #1 Annual Budget (unanimous)
• Approved July 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider a variance for the expansion of an RV park within the Airport Overlay District 3. The board will also review and approve minutes from the July 13, 2023 meeting.

• Variance V-23-10: Expansion of an RV park at 0 S Lakeside
• Approval of minutes from the July 13, 2023 meeting

Board of Review for Landmarks, Historic Districts, and Downtown Design

The Board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair. It will also consider a variance request for the Amarillo City Hall Project regarding sidewalk width and parking lot entrances.

• Election of a Chair and Vice Chair
• Variance request for Amarillo City Hall Project (sidewalk width and parking entrances)
• Approval of December 29, 2022 meeting minutes

The Board of Review for Landmarks, Historic Districts, and Downtown Design approved the Amarillo City Hall Project (COA-23-01). The approval included two requested variances regarding minimum sidewalk width and the maximum number of parking lot entrances per block face.

• Approved minutes from December 29, 2022, meeting (6-0)
• Re-elected Wesley Knapp as Chairman and Gregg Bliss as Vice Chairman (6-0)
• Approved Amarillo City Hall Project (COA-23-01) with two variances (6-0)

Amarillo City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss and review the proposed fiscal 2023/2024 budget. Discussion topics include public safety, infrastructure, development, and community services. No final decisions or votes will occur during this workshop.

• Review of Proposed Budget for fiscal 2023/2024
• Executive session regarding property in the Downtown Central Business District

The City Council conducted a budget workshop to review the Proposed Budget for fiscal 2023/2024. The meeting included an executive session regarding real property in the Downtown Central Business District. No final decisions or votes were taken.

Animal Management & Welfare Advisory Board

This is a notice of a possible quorum for a City Council work session. The session will review the proposed 2023/24 budget. No formal action will be taken by the Advisory Board during this meeting.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Parks and Recreation Board

This is not a regularly scheduled meeting, but a notice of possible quorum for a work session. The Amarillo City Council will review the proposed 2023/24 budget. No formal action will be taken and no minutes will be produced.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board

The Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board may hold a work session to review the proposed 2023/24 budget. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and no formal action will be taken or minutes produced.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will participate in a work session to review the proposed 2023/24 budget. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and no formal action or minutes will be produced.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board will participate in a work session with the Amarillo City Council to review the proposed 2023/24 budget. This is not a regular meeting, and no formal action or deliberation by the Board is scheduled.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Amarillo Area Public Health Board

The Amarillo Area Public Health Board may assemble for a City Council work session to review the proposed 2023/24 budget. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and no formal action will be taken by the Board.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will review departmental updates and approve minutes from the June 14, 2023 meeting. The Board will also consider changes to the Warford Member Handbook regarding facility hours and policies. Additionally, members will discuss recommending new swimming pool fee adjustments to City Council.

• Proposed changes to the Warford Member Handbook including facility hours and rules
• Recommended swimming pool fee adjustments for City Council consideration
• Departmental updates covering Amarillo Zoo, Aquatics, and Golf Operations
• Approval of minutes from the June 14, 2023 meeting

The board approved updates to the Warford Member Handbook and recommended new admission fees for city swimming pools to the City Council. Members also received divisional reports on park maintenance, zoo revenue, and capital project progress.

• Approved changes to the Warford Member Handbook (7-0)
• Recommended $5 admission for Southeast and Southwest Pools (8-0)
• Recommended $7 admission for Thompson Pool (8-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from June 14, 2023 (8-0)

Pinnacle Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The board will discuss bid scoring methods and landscape maintenance bid documents. The meeting also includes consideration of Panhandle Steel Builders warranty items and ongoing district operations.

• Landscape maintenance bid documents
• Bid scoring methods
• Panhandle Steel Builders warranty items
• Ongoing PID operations and maintenance

Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board

The Board will review updates on projects including the Pollinator Patch and Art Census. Members will also discuss meeting logistics for future sessions. Additionally, the Board will consider mural grant reimbursement invoices.

• Mural grant reimbursement invoices
• Pollinator Patch update
• Art Census update
• MPO Aesthetic Plan update
• Approval of July 11, 2023 minutes

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding various land development items. The agenda includes requests to vacate utility easements and the consideration of new subdivisions or additions to existing units.

• Vacation of 20-foot utility easement at Johnson St. & S.E. 7th Ave.
• Vacation of 15-foot sanitary sewer easement at Bluestone Dr. and Limestone Dr.
• Replat of Town Square Unit No. 13 at Town Square Blvd. and Sheridan St.
• Subdivision of Wedgewood Addition Unit No. 2 at FM 2590 and Costley Rd.
• Addition of The Plaza at Tascosa Unit No. 1 at Western St. and NW 12th Ave.

The Commission unanimously approved several variances and plats, including the Town Square Unit No. 13 and Wedgewood Addition Unit No. 2. Some approvals were granted pending the completion of utility relocation, easement dedication, or the submission of corrected originals.

• Approved July 17, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved V-23-07 pending utility relocation and easement dedication (Unanimous)
• Approved V-23-08 as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved P-23-71 Town Square Unit No. 13 pending corrected originals (Unanimous)
• Approved P-23-74 Wedgewood Addition Unit No. 2 as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved P-23-81 The Plaza at Tascosa Unit No. 1 with street-frontage variance (Unanimous)

Amarillo City Council

This notice is for a possible quorum at a clean-up event and is not a regularly scheduled meeting. The Amarillo City Council will not deliberate or take formal action during this event.

• Clean-up event at Southeast Park (46th and Osage St.)

South Gateway Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3 Board of Directors

The South Gateway TIRZ #3 Board will discuss the FY23-24 annual budget. The meeting also includes consideration of the zone's final project and financing plan, as well as tax increment financing policies.

• FY23-24 TIRZ #3 Annual Budget
• Final Project and Financing Plan
• Tax Increment Financing Policy and Procedures
• Final TIRZ #3 Logo

The Board unanimously approved the FY2023-24 annual budget, the Final Project and Financing Plan, and the Tax Increment Financing Policy and Procedures. The Board also selected a final logo for the zone.

• Approved June 22, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY23-24 TIRZ #3 Annual Budget (unanimous)
• Approved TIRZ #3 Final Project and Financing Plan (unanimous)
• Approved TIRZ #3 Tax Increment Financing Policy and Procedures (unanimous)
• Approved Option #5 for the new TIRZ #3 Logo

Condemnation Appeals Commission

The Condemnation Appeals Commission is reviewing resolutions to conduct public hearings at several locations. These hearings will determine if certain properties contain substandard structures or solid waste accumulation that constitutes a public nuisance.

• Public hearing scheduled for October 19, 2023, regarding 4000 SE 12th Avenue Rear, 1616 NW 15th Avenue, and 928 Evergreen Street
• Hearing on removing a structure and waste at 401 S Rusk Street
• Hearing on removing a structure at 3807 Hancock Street
• Hearing on removing structures and waste at 107 N Kentucky Street
• Hearing on removing structures and waste at 300 S Mississippi Street

The Condemnation Appeals Commission approved resolutions to remove or rehabilitate dangerous structures and waste at four different locations. One property owner was granted a limited time to apply for a permit to rehabilitate their structure instead of immediate demolition.

• Approved minutes from July 6, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from July 20, 2023 (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Oct 19, 2023, regarding properties at 4000 SE 12th Avenue Rear, 1616 NW 15th Avenue, and 928 Evergreen Street (4-0)
• Approved demolition of front fire-damaged structure and waste at 401 S Rusk Street (4-0)
• Approved Option III for 3807 Hancock Street, allowing the owner time to apply for a rehabilitation permit (4-0)
• Approved demolition of structures and waste at 107 N Kentucky Street (4-0)
• Approved Option III & V for 300 S Mississippi Street (4-0)

Amarillo City Council

The Amarillo City Council will hold a work session to discuss several matters in executive session. Topics include pending litigation, real property, and financial incentives for manufacturing projects. No final decisions are made during this session.

• Litigation regarding Stennett v. City of Amarillo
• Real property in the Downtown Central Business District
• Real property in the Northeast quadrant of Amarillo
• Financial incentives for manufacturing Project # 22-05-01
• Financial incentives for manufacturing Project # 23-06-03

The City Council met for a work session and convened in executive session to discuss litigation, real property, and business prospects. No public votes or substantive decisions were recorded.

Amarillo City Council

The City Council will consider several contract awards, including a $1.5 million purchase of heavy-duty trucks for solid waste collection. Other items include police vehicle upfitting and a lease for landfill equipment. The council will also review a property purchase near Linda Drive.

• $1,565,811.00 purchase of nine heavy-duty trucks for solid waste divisions
• $313,515.73 contract to upfit 21 police vehicles with emergency equipment
• $1,424,815.80 lease agreement for a landfill scraper
• $375,000.00 purchase of 2.09 acres near 2600 Linda Drive
• $240,000.00 federal grant for the Safe Streets and Roads for All plan

City Council approved the purchase of 2.09 acres of real property near 2600 Linda Drive and several equipment and service contracts via a consent agenda. The council also approved purchases for the Santa Fe Depot Pavilion and Globe News Center, while tabling the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation's proposed operating budget.

• Approved purchase of 2.09 acres near 2600 Linda Drive for $375,000 (5-0)
• Approved $1.42M landfill scraper lease from Warren Cat /Caterpillar Financial (5-0)
• Approved $1.57M purchase of nine heavy duty trucks from Premier Truck Group and Roberts Truck Center (5-0)
• Approved $582,948.89 contract with Dell Technologies for Digital Human AI development (5-0)
• Approved $313,515.73 contract with Defender Supply for police vehicle upfitting (5-0)
• Approved $79,795 purchase of a concession trailer for Santa Fe Depot Pavilion (4-1)
• Approved $60,368.05 for replacement seating at Globe News Center (5-0)
• Tabled FY 2023-2024 operating budget for Amarillo Economic Development Corporation (5-0)

Amarillo City Council

The scheduled City Council work session for July 28, 2023, was canceled. The agenda intended to review the Proposed Budget for fiscal 2023/2024.

• Meeting cancellation

Library Advisory Board

This notice is for a possible quorum of the Library Advisory Board to attend a work session with the Amarillo City Council. The purpose of the session is to review the proposed 2023/24 budget. No formal action or deliberation by the Library Advisory Board will occur during this meeting.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Parks and Recreation Board

This meeting is a work session for the Amarillo City Council to review the proposed 2023/24 budget. The Parks and Recreation Board will not take formal action or deliberate during this session.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board

This is not a regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board. The notice is for an Amarillo City Council work session to review the proposed 2023/24 budget. No formal action will be taken by the board during this session.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will participate in a work session for the Amarillo City Council to review the proposed 2023/24 budget. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and no formal action will be taken.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Animal Management & Welfare Advisory Board

A possible quorum of the board may attend an Amarillo City Council work session to review the proposed 2023/24 budget. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and the board will not take any formal action or produce minutes.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Amarillo City Council

The Amarillo City Council is conducting a work session to discuss and review the Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2023/2024. Discussion topics may include public safety, infrastructure, and community services. No final decisions or votes will occur during this workshop.

• Review of proposed budget for fiscal 2023/2024

The City Council and senior staff conducted a work session to review the Proposed Budget for fiscal 2023/2024. The session covered topics including public safety, infrastructure, and community services. No final decisions or votes were taken.

Library Advisory Board

The Amarillo City Council will hold a work session to review the proposed 2023/24 budget. The Library Advisory Board may assemble for this session, but no formal action will be taken and no minutes will be produced.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board may assemble for a work session with the Amarillo City Council to review the proposed 2023/24 budget. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and no formal action or deliberation will take place.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board

This notice is for a work session to review the proposed 2023/24 budget. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and no formal action will be taken or minutes produced.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will hold a work session for the Amarillo City Council to review the proposed 2023/24 budget. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and no formal action or minutes will be produced.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Animal Management & Welfare Advisory Board

A possible quorum of the Animal Management & Welfare Advisory Board may hold a work session to review the proposed 2023/24 budget. This is not a regular meeting, and no formal action or deliberation will occur.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Heritage Hills Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The Heritage Hills Public Improvement District Advisory Board will discuss Change Order #2 for Phase III Improvements. The board will also consider ongoing district operations and maintenance.

• Change Order #2 for Phase III Improvements
• Ongoing PID Operations and Maintenance

The board approved a change order for Phase III improvements to include a flow sensor for a new water source. Members discussed upcoming landscape maintenance bids and the removal of dead trees, which will be handled by FIMC once they are on board.

• Approved minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Phase III Improvements (unanimous)
• Decided to defer dead tree removal until FIMC is on board

Amarillo City Council

The City Council and senior staff will discuss the Proposed Budget for fiscal 2023/2024. Discussion topics may include public safety, infrastructure, community services, and water resources. No final decisions or votes will occur during this work session.

• Review of Proposed Budget for fiscal 2023/2024
• Discussion of broad topics including public safety, infrastructure, and finance

The City Council and senior staff conducted a budget workshop to review the Proposed Budget for fiscal 2023/2024. The session included discussions on public safety, infrastructure, and community services. No final decisions or votes were taken during this meeting.

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board may assemble for a work session of Amarillo City Council to review the proposed 2023/24 budget. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and no formal action will be taken or minutes produced.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Parks and Recreation Board

This is a notice of a possible quorum for a work session. The Parks and Recreation Board may review the proposed 2023/24 budget. No formal action or deliberation will be taken during this meeting.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Animal Management & Welfare Advisory Board

This is a notice of a possible quorum for a work session. The purpose is to review the proposed 2023/24 budget. No formal action will be taken during this meeting.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board

A possible quorum of the Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board may assemble for a work session to review the proposed 2023/24 budget. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and no formal action will be taken or minutes produced.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will hold a work session for the Amarillo City Council to review the proposed 2023/24 budget. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and no formal action or minutes will be produced.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Amarillo Convention and Visitors Bureau

The board will review financial reports and Route 66 marketing survey results. Members will also consider amending bylaws to add a non-voting ex-officio position for the Executive Director of Tri-State Fairgrounds Expo.

• Bylaw amendment regarding a new non-voting position
• Route 66 Marketing and Survey Results presentation
• Financial Report presentation
• Approval of June 28, 2023 meeting minutes

The Convention and Visitors Bureau Board approved an amendment to its bylaws to include a non-voting ex-officio position. The board also approved the minutes from the June 28, 2023, meeting.

• Approved June 28, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adding Brady Ragland, Executive Director of the Tri-State Fairgrounds, as a non-voting ex-officio board member effective October 1 (unanimous)

Amarillo City Council

The Amarillo City Council will hold a work session to discuss and review the Proposed Budget for fiscal 2023/2024. The meeting includes reviewing topics such as public safety, infrastructure, and community services. No final decisions or votes will occur during this workshop.

• Review of the proposed City of Amarillo budget for fiscal 2023/2024

The City Council and senior staff conducted a work session to review the Proposed Budget for fiscal 2023/2024. The session covered broad topics including public safety, infrastructure, and community services. No final decisions or votes were taken.

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board may assemble for a work session of the Amarillo City Council to review the proposed 2023/24 budget. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and no formal action will be taken or minutes produced.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will hold a work session to review the proposed 2023/24 budget. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and no formal actions or votes will be taken.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Animal Management & Welfare Advisory Board

This notice is for a possible quorum of the Animal Management & Welfare Advisory Board. The session will review the proposed 2023/24 budget, but no formal action will be taken and no minutes will be produced.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board

This is not a regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board. The notice is for a work session of the Amarillo City Council to review the proposed 2023/24 budget. No formal action will be taken or minutes produced during this session.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board may assemble for a City Council work session to review the proposed 2023/24 budget. No formal action or deliberation will occur during this meeting.

• Review of the proposed 2023/24 budget

Amarillo City Council

The Amarillo City Council is holding a work session. The council may meet in executive session to discuss the sale of property located in the Downtown Central Business District. No votes or final decisions are made during work sessions.

• Discussion regarding the sale of property in the Downtown Central Business District

Amarillo City Council

The City Council will consider several economic development agreements, including a $3.75 million incentive for Plant Agricultural Systems. The agenda also includes rezoning requests and various city contracts for police equipment and infrastructure repairs.

• Rezoning 22.43 acres to Residential District 3 at Town Square Blvd. and Battery St.
• $3.75 million incentive for Plant Agricultural Systems to create 750 jobs
• $649,018.50 contract for Amarillo Regional Crime Center hardware
• $190,061.90 purchase of 35 ballistic shields for police officers
• $500,000 incentive for Affiliated Foods, Inc. to create 50 jobs

City Council approved the sale of 20 acres at Folsom Road and Axiom Drive for $1.1 million. The Council also approved a $500,000 incentive agreement with Affiliated Foods, Inc. for the creation of 50 new jobs. A large batch of consent items including police equipment and infrastructure contracts were approved, while two items were tabled.

• Approved sale of ~20 acres at Folsom Road and Axiom Drive to Johnson-Knight Development, LLC for $1.1M (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 Location Incentive Agreement with Affiliated Foods, Inc. for 50 new jobs (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 35 ballistic shields from Grainger for $190,061.90 (5-0)
• Approved $649,018.50 contract with Constant Technologies for Amarillo Regional Crime Center components (5-0)
• Approved $900,000 asphalt concrete renewal with Advantage Asphalt Products, Ltd. (5-0)
• Approved purchase of water meters from Western Industrial for $354,091.70 (5-0)
• Approved $296,263.02 purchase of an asphalt distributor truck from Bee Equipment Sales (5-0)
• Tabled Consent Items O and P to the next meeting (5-0)

East Gateway Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2 Board of Directors

The Board will review the September 30, 2022 Audit and discuss the FY 2023-24 Annual Budget. Members will also discuss potential policies regarding project size, type, and available incentives.

• Acceptance of the September 30, 2022 Audit
• Presentation of the FY 2023-24 Annual Budget
• Discussion on policy for project size, type, and incentive amounts

The Board approved the minutes from January 19, 2023, and the audit dated September 30, 2022. Members discussed the FY2023-24 budget and project incentive policies, but no action was taken on these items.

• Approved January 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 30, 2022 Audit (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee

The committee will consider resolutions to revise the 2020-2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program. Members will also discuss adopting new performance targets for pavement, bridges, and system performance. The agenda includes updates on current construction projects and the MPO Director's evaluation.

• Revision of the 2020-2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
• Revision of the 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program
• Adoption of Pavement and Bridge Condition Performance Targets
• Adoption of the FY 24 Unified Planning Work Program
• Update on current construction projects

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a work session to review airport land use issues. This includes discussing a variance request for the property located at 900 S Lakeside Drive. No final decisions or votes are scheduled for this session.

• Variance request discussion regarding airport land use at 900 S Lakeside Drive

Condemnation Appeals Commission

The Commission will consider a resolution to schedule a public hearing for August 3, 2023. The hearing aims to determine if the property at 401 S Rusk Street constitutes a public nuisance or contains dangerous structures.

• Resolution calling for a public hearing on August 3, 2023
• Determination of whether 401 S Rusk Street is a public nuisance or contains dangerous structures

The Condemnation Appeals Commission approved a resolution to hold a public hearing on August 3, 2023. The hearing will determine if the property at 401 S Rusk Street constitutes a public nuisance or dangerous structure.

• Approved resolution to call public hearing for 401 S Rusk Street (4-0)

Amarillo Area Public Health Board

The board will receive a topical update from the Health Authority and hear several administrative reports. These reports cover animal management, environmental health, public health, and the WIC nutrition program. The meeting also includes consideration of the April 20, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approval of April 20, 2023, meeting minutes
• Topical update from Health Authority Dr. Bell
• Animal Management and Welfare report
• Environmental Health report
• WIC Nutrition Program report

The board approved the minutes from the April 20, 2023, meeting. Members received departmental reports regarding flood response, vector control, and public health updates. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from April 20, 2023 meeting

Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider investment transactions from the previous month and a summary of revenues and expenditures. The agenda includes reviewing payments to legal counsel, software maintenance, and a custodial agent. Additionally, the Board will consider retirement benefits for Kyle Smith.

• Approval of previous month's investment transactions
• Payment to Jackson Walker LLP for legal counsel
• Annual payment to Indus Mokshum, LLC for pension software and maintenance
• Payment to Frost Bank as custodial agent
• Retirement benefits for Kyle Smith

Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors

The Amarillo EDC Board of Directors will consider the FY2023-24 budget and take action on Project # 23-03-02. The meeting includes discussions regarding economic development negotiations for several projects. The board will also deliberate on real property in Northeast Amarillo.

• Approval of FY2023-24 Amarillo EDC budget
• Action on Project # 23-03-02
• Real property purchase or sale in Northeast Amarillo
• Economic development negotiations for Projects # 22-05-01, # 23-03-02, and # 23-06-03

Amarillo Local Government Corporation Board of Directors

The Amarillo Local Government Corporation will meet to approve minutes from the May 31, 2023 meeting. The board will also hold an executive session regarding negotiations for retail space at the City-owned Parking Garage.

• Approval of May 31, 2023, meeting minutes
• Executive session regarding retail space negotiations at the City-owned Parking Garage

The Board approved the minutes from the May 31, 2023 meeting. The Board convened in executive session to discuss retail space negotiations at the City-owned Parking Garage, but no public action was taken on that item.

• Approved May 31, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several platting requests and a rezoning application. These items involve land additions and changes in land use within Amarillo.

• Rezoning 3.38 acres to Heavy Commercial at I-40 and Juett Attebury Road
• Platting for Amarillo Travel Center Unit No. 1 near I-40 and Juett Attebury Road
• Platting for Beacon Pointe Unit No. 1 at Sundown Lane and Western Street
• Platting for Glidden and Sanborn Addition Unit No. 20 at N Madison St and NW 2nd Ave
• Platting for Town Square Unit No. 13 at Town Square Blvd and Sheridan St

The Commission approved zoning request Z-23-12 and four separate plat applications. One item, P-23-71 Town Square Unit No. 13, was tabled until August 7, 2023.

• Approved Z-23-12 (unanimous)
• Approved P-23-60 Amarillo Travel Center Unit No. 1 (unanimous)
• Approved P-23-62 Beacon Pointe Unit No. 1 (unanimous)
• Approved P-23-63 Glidden and Sanborn Addition Unit No. 20 (4-0-1)
• Tabled P-23-71 Town Square Unit No. 13 to August 7, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved P-23-81 The Plaza at Tascosa Unit No. 1 (unanimous)
• Approved July 3, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Amarillo City Council

This is a notice regarding a possible quorum for a City Plan Steering Committee meeting. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting of the Amarillo City Council. The City Council will not deliberate or take formal action on any items during this session.

• No specific agenda items were listed in this notice.

Planning and Zoning Commission

This is not a regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The notice is for a possible quorum assembly regarding a City Plan Steering Committee meeting. No formal action or deliberation will be taken during this session.

Center City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Board of Directors

The Board will review the FY2023-24 annual budget and updates regarding the September 30, 2022 audit. Discussions also include the Hunden Feasibility Study and progress on the Center City Arches and Wayfinding Banners projects.

• FY2023-24 Annual Budget presentation and discussion
• Updates to the September 30, 2022 Audit
• Hunden Feasibility Study presentation
• Center City Arches project update
• Wayfinding Banners project update

The Board approved the minutes from the June 8, 2023 meeting and agreed to increase the Community Projects line in the FY2023-24 budget to $300,000. Members also reviewed a downtown market feasibility study and discussed updates to the Center City Arches and Wayfinding Banners projects.

• Approved June 8, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Increased FY2023-24 Budget Community Projects line to $300k
• Agreed to continue with Wayfinding Banners project including QR Codes

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review personnel actions including new employees, promotions, and disciplinary actions. The meeting also includes consideration of the June 7, 2023 meeting minutes and the eligibility register for the Police Sergeant Exam held on June 15, 2023.

• Approval of June 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of employee transfers, promotions, and disciplinary actions
• Approval of the Police Sergeant Exam eligibility register from June 15, 2023

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will discuss several maintenance projects for the terminal and parking facilities. The meeting also includes presentations regarding airline agreements, fuel flowage fees, and aviation worker screening.

• Terminal chimney, baggage carousel, and elevator repairs
• TSA CTX machine recapitalization
• Parking lot and loop road rehabilitations
• Updates on special use airspace and airline agreements
• Haven Aero FBO presentation

Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board

The Board will review minutes from the June 13, 2023, meeting and receive updates on the Pollinator Patch and Temporary Art projects. Members will also discuss and consider action on submitted mural grant reimbursement invoices.

• Approval of June 13, 2023, meeting minutes
• Pollinator Patch update
• Temporary Art update
• Mural grant reimbursement invoices

The Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board approved the meeting minutes from June 13, 2023, and authorized a reimbursement invoice for the High Plain’s Food Bank mural. The board also received updates on a pollinator patch project and a potential bicycle sculpture donation.

• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved reimbursement invoice for High Plain’s Food Bank mural (7-0)

Amarillo City Council

The council will consider various contract renewals and purchases for city utilities, infrastructure, and public services. The meeting includes public hearings for new rezoning requests and the designation of a new commercial/industrial reinvestment zone. Additionally, the council will review annual action plans for community development grants.

• Rezoning 34 acres near Soncy Rd. and Hillside Rd. to General Retail District
• $620,029.48 contract award for decorative street lights
• Approval of CDBG ($1,628,247) and HOME ($865,228) annual action plans
• $304,775 purchase of a regenerative air street sweeper
• $554,147.02 renewal for Motorola radio communications service

City Council approved a consent agenda containing numerous vendor contracts for city utilities, public works, and facilities. The approved items include rezoning requests, equipment purchases, and a developer agreement for streetscape improvements.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved rezoning 34.01 acres to General Retail District (Ordinance 8062)
• Approved rezoning Lot 6, Block 2, Soncy Park Unit No. 7 to Planned Development District 293-A (Ordinance 8063)
• Awarded $63,990.00 sulfur dioxide contract to Brenntagg Southwest Inc
• Awarded $194,200.00 roof replacement contract to Parsley's Sheet Metal and Roofing
• Awarded $367,201.74 supply agreement for hydrants, valves, and meter boxes to Premier Waterworks
• Approved $100,000 grant for Amarillo Tower, LTD. parking lot streetscape improvements
• Approved $5,000 purchase of 28.15 acres of land from Amarillo Habitat for Humanity, Inc.

Condemnation Appeals Commission

The Commission will consider resolutions for public hearings to determine if properties at 414 S Fannin Street, 401 S Rusk Street, and 1531 S Virginia Street are dangerous structures or public nuisances. Additionally, the body will hold hearings regarding the removal of substandard structures at 2104 Pheasant Lane and 1231 Sycamore Street.

• Public hearing for properties at 414 S Fannin Street, 401 S Rusk Street, and 1531 S Virginia Street
• Removal consideration for structure at 2104 Pheasant Lane
• Removal consideration for structure at 1231 Sycamore Street
• Approval of June 1, 2023, meeting minutes

The Condemnation Appeals Commission approved the demolition of properties at 2104 Pheasant Lane and 1231 Sycamore Street. The board also scheduled a public hearing for September 21, 2023, to determine if three other properties constitute public nuisances.

• Approved demolition of manufactured home at 2104 Pheasant Lane (3-0)
• Approved demolition of residential structure at 1231 Sycamore Street (3-0)
• Approved resolution to hold public hearing Sept. 21, 2023, for 414 S Fannin St, 401 S Rusk St, and 1531 S Virginia St (3-0)
• Approved June 6, 2023, meeting minutes (3-0)

Amarillo City Council

The council will consider a resolution to declare the official results of the June 24, 2023, runoff election. The meeting includes administering oaths of office to Councilmembers Josh Craft and Les Simpson. Additionally, the council will consider continuing the Mayor's Declaration of Disaster.

• Certification of June 24, 2023, runoff election results
• Oath of office for Councilmember Josh Craft (Place 1)
• Oath of office for Councilmember Les Simpson (Place 4)
• Continuation of the Mayor's Declaration of Disaster

The City Council canvassed the results for the June 24, 2023, runoff election and swore in two new councilmembers. The council also voted to continue the Mayor's Declaration of Disaster.

• Adopted Resolution No. 07-05-23-1 canvassing runoff election results (3-0)
• Sworn in Josh Craft as Councilmember, Place 1
• Sworn in Les Simpson as Councilmember, Place 4
• Adopted Resolution No. 07-05-23-2 continuing the Mayor's Declaration of Disaster (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several land additions and subdivision replats. The meeting includes a public hearing for rezoning 22.43 acres to Residential District 3. Other items involve updates to the Homestead, Plaza at Tascosa, Highland Springs, and Eagle Tree units.

• Rezoning of 22.43 acres near Town Square Blvd. and Battery St. to Residential District 3
• Addition of Homestead Unit No. 1 near Helium Rd. and SW 34th Ave.
• Addition of The Plaza at Tascosa Unit No. 1 near Western St. and NW 12th Ave.
• Replat of Highland Springs Unit No. 4 near Dowell Rd. and Crestone Crossing Dr.
• Replat of Eagle Tree Unit No. 6 near Sweet Water Trl. and Dowell Rd.

The Commission unanimously approved one zoning change and four platting requests. These decisions include approvals for Homestead Unit No. 1, The Plaza at Tascosa Unit No. 1, Highland Springs Unit No. 4, and Eagle Tree Unit No. 6.

• Approved minutes of June 21, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning request Z-23-09 (Unanimous)
• Approved P-23-55 Homestead Unit No. 1 with variance for public street frontage (Unanimous)
• Approved P-23-57 The Plaza at Tascosa Unit No. 1 with variance for public street frontage (Unanimous)
• Approved P-23-66 Highland Springs Unit No. 4 (Unanimous)
• Approved P-23-69 Eagle Tree Unit No. 6 (Unanimous)

Point West Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The Point West PID Advisory Board will discuss the 2023/24 budget and five-year service plan. The board will also consider advisory board membership, terms, and ongoing operations and maintenance.

• Review of 2023/24 Budget and Five-year Service Plan
• Discussion of Advisory Board Membership and Terms
• Consideration of ongoing PID Operations and Maintenance
• Approval of June 23, 2022 meeting minutes

The board approved the 2023-24 budget and five-year service plan as amended. Members discussed the need for entrance updates and agreed to seek additional quotes for the work. The board also addressed the need to stagger board terms and replace inactive members.

• Approved June 23, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-24 Budget and Five-year Service Plan as amended (unanimous)
• Approved accepting the lowest bid for future updates once more estimates are obtained (unanimous)

Amarillo City Council

The Amarillo City Council will hold a facilitated workshop for council members and senior staff to discuss governance policies. The session covers broad topics such as public safety, infrastructure, and water resources. No final decisions or votes will occur during this work session.

• Strategic planning and governance workshop

The City Council and senior staff held a facilitated workshop to discuss governance policies and city direction. No final decisions or votes were taken during the session.

Pinnacle Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The Pinnacle Public Improvement District Advisory Board will discuss and consider the 2023/24 budget and five-year service plan. The meeting also includes discussion regarding ongoing PID operations and maintenance.

• 2023/24 Budget and Five-Year Service Plan
• Ongoing PID Operations and Maintenance
• Approval of minutes from the July 11, 2022 meeting

The Board approved the 2023/24 Budget and Five-Year Service Plan with amendments to shift costs for expanded space to the 2024/25 fiscal year. The Board also approved a three-year contract with FIMC as the PID management company.

• Approved minutes from July 11, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved amended 2023/24 Budget and Five-Year Service Plan (unanimous)
• Approved FIMC as the PID management company (unanimous)

Amarillo Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors will meet to consider the agency's annual audit. The board will also receive updates on Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) collections and occupancy levels. Additionally, members will review the Texas Route 66 Festival.

• Approval of May 31, 2023, meeting minutes
• Consideration of the annual audit
• Update on Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) collections and occupancy levels
• Review of the Texas Route 66 Festival

The Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes from May 31, 2023, and accepted the annual audit. Members received updates on Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) collections and the Texas Route 66 Festival.

• Approved May 31, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted annual audit as presented (unanimous)

Amarillo City Council

The Amarillo City Council is conducting a facilitated workshop for council members and senior staff to discuss governance policies and skills. Discussion topics may include public safety, infrastructure, development, and water resources. No final decisions or votes will occur during this work session.

• Strategic planning and governance workshop

The City Council and senior staff participated in a facilitated workshop to discuss governance policies and city direction. No final decisions or votes were taken during the session.

Heritage Hills Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The Heritage Hills Public Improvement District Advisory Board will consider a management contract for district operations and maintenance. The meeting also includes discussion regarding the approval or cancellation of Long-term Maintenance Bid No. 7492.

• Management contract for operation and maintenance of the PID
• Approval or cancellation of Long-term Maintenance Bid No. 7492
• Ongoing PID operations and maintenance

The board approved a management contract for maintenance and operation activities. Members voted to cancel a long-term landscape maintenance bid and requested it be reissued. The board also extended a short-term contract with Ramirez Lawn & Sprinkler.

• Approved management contract for maintenance and operation activities (unanimous)
• Cancelled Long-term Maintenance Bid No. 7492 and requested reissue (unanimous)
• Approved extension of short-term contract with Ramirez Lawn & Sprinkler to full amount (unanimous)
• Approved May 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Amarillo City Council

The council will discuss downtown parking management, homelessness, and COVID-19 marketing services. The agenda includes votes on various municipal contracts for police equipment, staffing, and insurance. Several rezoning requests for residential and retail developments are also scheduled for consideration.

• $1,028,600.00 contract for Axon Enterprises Taser7s and accessories
• Rezoning of 136.63 acres at SW 34th Ave. and Soncy Rd. to Planned Development District 404
• $2,481,280.00 annual renewal for professional surge staffing with Angel Staffing, Inc.
• $4,304,802.00 insurance coverage renewal with USI Southwest, Inc.
• $256,494.00 contract for fence installation at Rick Klein Soccer Fields and John Stiff Memorial Park

The City Council approved a consent agenda including several high-value contracts for police equipment, insurance, and infrastructure. Additionally, the Council passed three separate ordinances to rezone land for retail and residential development.

• Approved consent agenda including $1.03M Taser contract and $4.3M insurance renewal (4-0)
• Approved $2.48M annual professional surge staffing contract for public health (4-0)
• Approved $382,707.99 for screw pumps at Hollywood Road Wastewater Treatment Plant (4-0)
• Approved $256,494.00 for fencing at Rick Klein Soccer Fields and John Stiff Memorial Park (4-0)
• Approved $205,557.58 for airport taxiway line painting (4-0)
• Approved $151,972.50 for police forensic phone extraction device and software (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 8060 rezoning 8.12 acres for general retail (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 8062 rezoning 34.01 acres to General Retail District (4-0)

Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors

The Board will consider an addendum for a manufacturing project and the sale of real estate at Folsom Road and Axiom Drive. Additionally, members will deliberate on several economic development projects in executive session.

• Sale of land at Folsom Road and Axiom Drive for approximately $1,100,000
• Action on Project # 22-09-03 Addendum (Manufacturing)
• Executive session regarding five economic development projects involving manufacturing and warehousing
• Deliberation on real property purchase or sale in Northeast Amarillo

The Board approved the sale of up to 20 acres of land at Folsom Road and Axiom Drive to Knight Development Company. An amendment for additional drainage on land for Project Plant was also approved. The Board approved the minutes from the May 15, 2023, meeting.

• Approved minutes from May 15, 2023, meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment for more drainage on land for Project Plant (Unanimous)
• Approved sale of up to 20 acres at Folsom Road and Axiom Drive to Knight Development Company for $55,000 per acre or $1,100,000 (Unanimous)

Vineyards Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The Vineyards Public Improvement District Advisory Board will meet to consider the 2023/24 budget and a five-year service plan. The agenda also includes discussion regarding ongoing PID operations and maintenance.

• Review of the 2023/24 budget and five-year service plan
• Discussion of ongoing PID operations and maintenance

The board approved the 2023/24 budget and a contract with US Lawns for landscape maintenance. Members voted to increase annual assessments to $75. The budget approval included a request for a review of City Administration fees with the City Manager’s office.

• Approved June 24, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Increased annual assessments to $75 (Unanimous)
• Approved contracting US Lawns for landscape maintenance (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023/24 budget with request for City Administration fee review (Unanimous)

Greenways Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The board will discuss the 2023/24 budget and a five-year service plan. The agenda includes consideration of a third-party management contract and landscape designs for Tuscany Village. Additionally, members will consider communications to residents regarding Scott Park drainage issues and the district's financial position.

• 2023/24 Budget and 5-year Service Plan
• 3rd Party Management Contract recommendation
• Tuscany Village Landscape Design and Specifications
• Communications regarding Scott Park Drainage Issues and Damage
• Communications regarding PID Financial Position

The board approved the amended 2023/24 budget and the minutes from the May 16, 2023 meeting. Members discussed management contract insurance requirements, a proposed salary increase for the HOA manager, and drainage damage at Scott Park.

• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023/24 budget as amended (unanimous)
• Suggested a raise in payment for HOA manager Sara Nickson
• Decided not to meet with the mayor regarding City Admin fees

Amarillo City Council

The Amarillo City Council has issued a notice of a possible quorum for a clean-up event at the Southwest Library parking lot. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and the council will not take formal action or deliberate on any items.

• Clean-up event at Southwest Library Parking Lot

South Gateway Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3 Board of Directors

The Board will discuss the purpose of tax increment reinvestment zones and related state laws. Members will also review the South Gateway TIRZ #3 Preliminary Project and Financing Plan. Additionally, the Board will consider electing a Vice Chairman.

• Presentation on tax increment reinvestment zone purpose and state laws
• Review of South Gateway TIRZ #3 Preliminary Project and Financing Plan
• Election of Vice Chairman for the South Gateway TIRZ #3 Board

The Board received presentations on state laws governing Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones and the preliminary project and financing plan for South Gateway TIRZ. The Board elected a Vice Chairman. Future agenda items will include the budget and the final project and financing plan.

• Elected Eric Barry as Vice Chairman (unanimous)

Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The Amarillo Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will review monthly investment transactions and a summary of revenue and expenditures. The agenda includes consideration of payments to several investment counselors, a paying agent, and an actuary. The Board will also consider retirement benefits for Samuel C Baucom Jr.

• Approval of May 17, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of monthly investment transactions and revenue/expenditure summary
• Payment of statements to various investment counselors, agents, and an actuary
• Consideration of retirement benefits for Samuel C Baucom Jr
• Discussion of items for the next actuarial study

The Board of Trustees approved the May 2023 investment resolution and retirement benefits for Samuel C Baucom Jr. The board also authorized five payments to financial and actuarial consultants. Members discussed potential updates for the next actuarial study regarding disability policy and DROP age requirements.

• Approved May 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Investment Resolution at May 31, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved $6,025.83 payment to Wells Fargo Advisors (unanimous)
• Approved $113,732 payment to Luther King Capital Management (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000.00 payment to Amarillo National Bank (unanimous)
• Approved $1,653.75 payment to Abel Noser Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved $1,785.00 payment to Rudd and Wisdom (unanimous)
• Approved retirement benefits for Samuel C Baucom Jr. (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider vacating a 0.032 acre portion of a sanitary sewer easement in Air Park Unit No. 5. The commission will also review the minutes from its June 5, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing for V-23-04 to vacate a 0.032 acre portion of a sanitary sewer easement near Interstate 40 and Ross-Osage Dr.
• Approval of minutes from the June 5, 2023, meeting

The Commission unanimously approved variance V-23-04 following a staff recommendation for approval. The body also approved the minutes from the June 5, 2023, meeting.

• Approved variance V-23-04 (unanimous)
• Approved June 5, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Amarillo City Council

The Amarillo City Council is conducting an onboarding workshop to review city operations and organizational structure. The session includes overviews of animal management, parks and recreation, and the public library. No votes or decisions will be made during this meeting.

• Opening remarks by City Manager
• Animal Management and Welfare overview
• Parks and Recreation overview
• Amarillo Public Library overview
• Tour of Downtown Library

The City Council met for an educational orientation regarding city operations and organizational structure. No votes were taken and no decisions were made during this meeting.

Colonies Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The Colonies Public Improvement District Advisory Board will meet to consider the 2023/24 budget and a five-year service plan. The agenda also includes discussions regarding utility water usage, financial statements, and ongoing operations and maintenance.

• Consideration of the 2023/24 budget and five-year service plan
• Discussion of utility water usage
• Review of financial statements
• Discussion of ongoing PID operations and maintenance

Amarillo City Council

The Amarillo City Council issued a notice for a possible quorum regarding a clean-up event at Medical Center Park. The scheduled clean-up has been canceled as no clean-up is needed.

• Canceled clean-up event at Medical Center Park

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks Advisory Board will receive reports on various department divisions, including the Amarillo Zoo, golf operations, and capital projects. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the May 10, 2023, meeting.

• Approval of May 10, 2023, meeting minutes
• Departmental updates for Amarillo Zoo, golf, and tennis operations
• Reports on capital projects and park maintenance

The board approved the meeting minutes from May 10, 2023. The remainder of the meeting consisted of departmental updates regarding zoo animals, pool operations, athletic field renovations, and facility maintenance.

• Approved meeting minutes from May 10, 2023 (9-0)

Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board

The Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board is meeting to receive updates on several ongoing projects. These discussions include mural grant reimbursements and walking trail signage. The board will also consider approving minutes from the May 9, 2023, meeting.

• Mural Grant Reimbursement reports
• Walking Trail Signage updates
• Art Installation Sub-Committee update
• Review of the 3 Year Plan
• Approval of May 9, 2023 meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the May 9, 2023, meeting. Members discussed mural completions, walking trail signage, and the 3-year plan. A sub-committee for an artist census was formed.

• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Formed artist census sub-committee consisting of Sterling McKinney, Kashion Smith, and Stephanie Jung

Amarillo City Council

The City Council will discuss the renovation progress and budget for the Amarillo Hardware Building to serve as City Hall. The meeting also includes public hearings on several rezoning requests and consideration of various equipment and service contracts.

• Rezoning 136.63 acres at SW 34th Ave and Soncy Rd to Planned Development District 404
• Purchase of 13 one-half ton pickups for $499,638.50
• Purchase of 2,000 residential waste polycarts for $118,700.00
• Purchase of six cardiac monitors and defibrillators for $281,998.26
• Rezoning 8.12 acres at N. Western St and NW 12th Ave to Planned Development District 405

City Council approved three rezoning ordinances and a consent agenda containing 16 items, including fleet purchases and utility contracts. The council also authorized grant applications for transportation and housing services.

• Approved consent agenda including 13 pickups for $499,638.50 and 2,000 polycarts for $118,700.00 (4-0)
• Approved VoIP service agreement with Nuwave not to exceed $521,000.00 (4-0)
• Approved 6 cardiac monitor/defibrillators from Stryker for $281,998.26 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 8059 revising special front yard regulations (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 8060 rezoning 8.12 acres to Planned Development District 405 (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 8061 rezoning 136.63 acres to Planned Development District 404 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 8058 rezoning 17.42 acres to Residential District 3 (4-0)
• Authorized TxDOT grant application for BI 40-D West improvement project (4-0)

Library Advisory Board

The Board will consider approving minutes from the April 10, 2023, meeting. The Director of Library Services will present updates on departmental activities, including the Downtown Library mural and the process for requesting reconsideration of library materials.

• Approval of April 10, 2023, minutes
• Downtown Library Mural Update
• Process for request for reconsideration of library materials
• World on the Move exhibition overview

The board approved the minutes from the April 10, 2023 meeting. Members selected a representative for the Library Mural Committee and reviewed the library's formal process for the reconsideration of materials.

• Approved April 10, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed John Esler as the board representative to the Library Mural Committee

Tutbury Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The Tutbury Public Improvement District Advisory Board will discuss estimates for brick repointing and repairs. The board will also consider ongoing PID operations and maintenance.

• Brick repointing/repair estimates
• Ongoing PID operations and maintenance

The Tutbury PID Advisory Board approved a bid for brick repointing and a contract for branch removal. The board also discussed future maintenance and sealing for the brick wall.

• Approved Buccola bid for brick repointing not to exceed $15,000 (unanimous)
• Approved branch removal contract with Mitchell (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 11, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Advisory Committee (sunset)

The scheduled meeting for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Advisory Committee on June 8, 2023, was canceled due to a lack of quorum. No committee business or updates were discussed.

Center City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Board of Directors

The Board will consider a streetscape grant with Amarillo Tower Limited for a parking lot expansion project. The meeting also includes the receipt of the September 30, 2022 audit and updates on several downtown projects.

• Streetscape Grant consideration for 700 S. Harrison Street parking expansion
• Receipt and acceptance of the September 30, 2022 audit
• Updates on Center City Gateway Arches and Wayfinding Banners
• Update on Polk Street Streetscape Project

The Board approved a $100,000 Streetscape Grant for a parking lot expansion at 700 S. Harrison Street. Members also approved the September 30, 2022 audit with requested changes and voted to keep the Center City Gateway Arches white.

• Approved minutes of February 9, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved September 30, 2022 Audit with requested changes
• Approved $100,000 Streetscape Grant for Amarillo Tower Limited parking lot expansion at 700 S. Harrison Street
• Voted to keep Center City Gateway Arches white

Amarillo City Council

The Amarillo City Council will consider a resolution to continue the Mayor's Declaration of Disaster. The council will also consider awarding a contract to United Rentals for a temporary pump at Playa 7 Greenways Lake.

• Resolution No. 06-08-23-1 to confirm and continue the Mayor's Declaration of Disaster
• Contract award to United Rentals for $98,965.58 for a temporary pump at Playa 7 Greenways Lake

The City Council approved a resolution to confirm and continue the Mayor's Declaration of Disaster. Additionally, the Council awarded a contract for a temporary pump at Playa 7 Greenways Lake.

• Approved Resolution No. 06-08-23-1 to continue Mayor's Declaration of Disaster (4-0)
• Approved $98,965.58 contract to United Rentals for Playa 7 Greenways Lake temporary pump (4-0)

Condemnation Appeals Commission

The Construction Advisory and Appeals Board is considering the adoption of various 2021 International Codes with City of Amarillo amendments. These updates cover building, plumbing, mechanical, fire, and residential standards. The Board will also discuss a timeline for the 2023 National Electric Code.

• Adoption of 2021 International Building, Residential, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes
• Adoption of 2021 International Fire, Fuel Gas, and Swimming Pool and Spa Codes
• Adoption of 2020 National Electric Code/NFPA 70 with amendments
• Adoption of 2015 International Energy Conservation Code
• Discussion on the start date for the 2023 National Electric Code

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request to reduce the side yard setback for a carport. The board will also approve minutes from the April 13, 2023 meeting.

• Variance V-23-08: Reduce side yard setback for a carport at 5314 Albert Avenue
• Approval of April 13, 2023, meeting minutes

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will consider approval of the minutes from the May 10, 2023 meeting. The commission will also review various personnel changes, including new employees, promotions, and disciplinary actions. Additionally, members will review eligibility registers for the Police Recruit Exam held on May 27, 2023.

• Approval of May 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of personnel actions including new employees, promotions, and disciplinary actions
• Approval of Police Recruit Exam eligibility registers from May 27, 2023

The Civil Service Commission approved the eligibility register for the Police Recruit Exam held on May 27, 2023. The board also approved the minutes from the May 10, 2023 meeting and a list of new employees, step increases, and transfers.

• Approved May 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved list of new employees, step increases, and transfers
• Approved eligibility register for Police Recruit Exam given May 27, 2023

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review several land use applications, including subdivision and easement vacation requests. The agenda includes multiple requests to change land from agricultural or planned development districts to general retail districts.

• Rezoning 34.01 acres at Soncy Rd. and Hillside Rd. to General Retail District
• Rezoning 8.12 acres at N. Western St. and NW 12th Ave. for multi-building retail
• Expansion of General Retail uses at Soncy Rd. and Tarter Ave.
• Subdivision of 335 Business Park Unit No. 2 near S. Osage St.
• Vacation of a sewer easement near Interstate 40 and Ross-Osage Dr.

The Commission approved three rezoning requests and one business park plat. Two other items were tabled or postponed to future dates.

• Approved P-23-51 Business Park Unit No. 2 plat pending corrected originals and City Engineer acceptance (Unanimous)
• Tabled V-23-04 until June 21 meeting (Unanimous)
• Postponed V-23-05 to an unspecified date (Unanimous)
• Approved Z-23-03 rezoning pending return of signed Planned Development document (Unanimous)
• Approved Z-23-07 rezoning request (Unanimous)
• Approved Z-23-08 zoning change requiring new structures to observe current front yard setback (Unanimous)
• Approved May 15, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Construction Advisory and Appeals Board

The Construction Advisory and Appeals Board will review discussions regarding the adoption of 2021 ICC Codes. The meeting also includes discussions on transitioning to the 2021 Energy Code and determining a start date for the 2023 NEC.

• Review of 2021 ICC Codes adoption discussions
• Discussion on moving to Energy Code 2021
• Discussion regarding the start date for 2023 NEC
• Approval of May 2, 2023, meeting minutes

Condemnation Appeals Commission

The Condemnation Appeals Commission will consider resolutions regarding several properties. This includes calling a public hearing for August 3, 2023, to evaluate conditions at Hancock Street, Kentucky Street, and Mississippi Street. The commission will also consider hearings for waste removal on S Buchanan and structure removal on Englewood Drive.

• Public hearing call for 3807 Hancock St, 107 N Kentucky St, and 300 S Mississippi St
• Public hearing regarding solid waste removal at 1619 S Buchanan
• Public hearing regarding substandard structures at 2407 Englewood Drive
• Approval of May 18, 2023, meeting minutes

Amarillo Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Amarillo Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors will discuss the agency's annual audit. The meeting includes presentations on monthly, quarterly, and year-to-date financial reports. The board will also receive updates regarding Sports Commission plans and equestrian events.

• Review of the Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Annual Audit
• Presentation of monthly, quarterly, and YTD financial reports
• Update on Sports Commission facilities and conference leads
• Discussion regarding new and growing equestrian events

Amarillo Local Government Corporation Board of Directors

The Board will review the September 30, 2022 audit and receive updates on the Hodgetown and Embassy Suites projects. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the marketing of retail space and negotiations for space at the City-owned Parking Garage.

• Approval of April 26, 2023 minutes
• Receipt of September 30, 2022 audit
• Project updates for Hodgetown and Embassy Suites
• Negotiations for retail space at the City-owned Parking Garage

The Board approved the minutes from the April 26, 2023 meeting and accepted the annual financial audit for the period ending September 30, 2022. Members received progress updates on Hodgetown renovations, Embassy Suites upgrades, and retail space marketing.

• Approved April 26, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted September 30, 2022 financial audit (6-0)

Amarillo City Council

This meeting is an educational workshop regarding the City of Amarillo's organizational structure and major areas of operation. No votes or final decisions will be taken during this session. The agenda includes overviews of various municipal departments.

• Building Safety overview
• Capital Projects Development & Engineering overview
• Community Development, Planning, and Public Works overviews
• Water and Sewer Utilities overview
• Office of Emergency Management overview

The Amarillo City Council met for an educational onboarding workshop. The session consisted of presentations and discussions regarding city operations and organizational structure; no votes were taken and no decisions were made.

Quail Creek Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The Quail Creek Public Improvement District Advisory Board will discuss the 2023/24 budget and a five-year service plan. The board will also consider ongoing district operations and maintenance.

• Review of 2023/24 Budget and 5-year Service Plan
• Discussion of ongoing PID operations and maintenance
• Approval of February 9, 2023 meeting minutes

The Board approved an amended budget for 2023-24 following a discussion regarding City Administrative fees. Staff will draft a letter to homeowners regarding assessment increases once the City Council approves the budget.

• Approved minutes from February 9, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved amended 2023-24 Budget and 5-year Service Plan (unanimous)

Amarillo Hospital District Board of Managers

The Board will review annual financial audits and discuss updates to the pension plan investment policy. They will also consider appointing a member to the TIRZ #3 Board and awarding a roofing contract.

• $88,000 roof replacement contract for 206 NE 7th Avenue with Parsleys Roofing
• Acceptance of the AHD Annual Financial Report for the year ending September 30, 2022
• Acceptance of the NWTH Pension Plan Annual Financial Report for the year ending September 30, 2022
• Election of Board Officers
• Appointment of a board member to the South Gateway TIRZ #3 Board

The Board of Managers approved a roof replacement contract and updated the Pension Plan Investment Policy. The board also accepted audits for the District and the NWTH Pension Plan and extended the TIRZ #1 agreement.

• Awarded roof replacement at 206 NE 7th to Parsleys Sheet Metal and Roofing for $88,000 (unanimous)
• Approved updated AHD Pension Plan Investment Policy changing the Bloomberg Intermediate Index to the non-intermediate index (unanimous)
• Approved TIRZ #1 Addendum extending the zone to 2056 with 50% participation after 2036 (unanimous)
• Appointed Dean Frigo as Chairman, Michelle Bonner as Investment Officer, and Rodney Young as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Weston Wright to a 2-year term on the South Gateway Tax Reinvestment Zone Number 3 Board (unanimous)
• Accepted AHD Audit for year ended September 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted NWTH Pension Plan Audit (unanimous)
• Approved February 2, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Amarillo City Council

The City Council is conducting an educational workshop regarding city operations, organizational structure, and current issues. The session includes discussions on ethics, meeting protocols, and state transparency laws. No votes or final decisions will be made during this meeting.

• City Council orientation on operations and structure
• Discussion of Texas Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act
• Review of ethics and meeting protocol
• Executive session regarding security training for the Mayor and Councilmembers

The City Council met for an educational onboarding workshop regarding city operations and legal protocols. No votes were taken and no substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

Amarillo City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on rezoning 17.42 acres near Westin Drive and Arlo Drive to a residential district. They will also consider contract awards for emergency communication software and police patrol vehicles. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions regarding committee appointments and business incentives.

• Rezoning 17.42 acres at Westin Drive and Arlo Drive to Residential District 3
• $369,047.92 contract for emergency communication software from VEOCI, Inc.
• $11,279,195 total revised award for Martin Road Lake Improvements
• $194,168.60 purchase of patrol vehicles for the School Liaison Officer program
• TxDOT grant application for Barrio Neighborhood pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure

The City Council approved the rezoning of a 17.42-acre tract from Agricultural to Residential District 3. The council also approved several infrastructure contracts, vehicle purchases for police, and a nomination for the Neighborhood Planning Oversight Committee.

• Approved rezoning of 17.42 acres at Westin Drive and Arlo Drive to Residential District 3 (4-0)
• Approved $369,047.92 contract with VEOCI, Inc. for emergency communication software (4-0)
• Approved $749,952.00 annual chlorine chemical supply contract with Brenntag Southwest, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved $194,168.60 for three police school liaison officer vehicles (4-0)
• Approved $145,899.00 for four police administrative vehicles (4-0)
• Approved $1,504,997.00 revised total for ladder-style fire truck purchase (4-0)
• Approved $11,279,195.00 revised total for Martin Road Lake Improvements (4-0)
• Nominated Mayor Stanley to the Neighborhood Planning Oversight Committee (4-0)

Amarillo-Potter Events Venue District Board of Directors

The Board will review quarterly financials as of March 31, 2023. Members will discuss events and payments related to the Amarillo National Center. The Board will also receive an update on fiscal year 2022-2023 projects at the Tri-State Fairgrounds and Amarillo Civic Center.

• Review of quarterly financials as of March 31, 2023
• Discussion regarding events at the Amarillo National Center
• Consideration of past and future payments to the Amarillo National Center
• Update on fiscal year 2022-2023 projects at the Tri-State Fairgrounds and Amarillo Civic Center

The Board approved the minutes from the March 20, 2023 meeting and reviewed quarterly financials ending March 31, 2023. Members approved spending reports for events and payments related to the Amarillo National Center.

• Approved March 20, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved event spending at Tri-State Fairgrounds totaling $90,156 (5-0)
• Approved payment report for Amarillo National Center showing no spending through March 31, 2023 (5-0)

Condemnation Appeals Commission

The Condemnation Appeals Commission will hold public hearings to consider ordering the removal of substandard structures. These items involve properties on SE 15th Avenue, Hancock Street, and N Pierce Street. The commission will also review minutes from the May 4, 2023 meeting.

• Removal of structures at 4209 SE 15th Avenue
• Removal of structure at 3405 Hancock Street
• Removal of structures at 617 N Pierce Street
• Approval of May 4, 2023 meeting minutes

The Condemnation Appeals Commission approved resolutions to remove substandard structures at three different locations. Each property was identified as an attractive nuisance and a hazard to the neighborhood.

• Approved demolition of residential structure at 4209 SE 15th (4-0)
• Approved demolition of residential structure at 3405 Handcock Street (4-0)
• Approved demolition of structures at 617 N Pierce Street, 316 NE 7th, and 312 NE 7th (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the May 4, 2023 meeting (4-0)

Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The Board will review the Fund’s recent investment performance and revenue/expenditure summaries. They will also consider various professional service payments and adjustments to individual retirement and disability benefits.

• Approval of monthly investment transactions
• Payments to legal counsel, custodial agent, and auditors
• Termination of retirement benefits for Gary Fry and Lowell Vanover
• Continuation of disability benefits for Angela Goodson and Mikal Orr
• Discussion on an anticipated rate increase by the Investment Counselor

The Board of Trustees approved the April 30, 2023 investment resolution and authorized several payments for legal, banking, and audit services. The board also approved the continuation of disability benefits for two individuals and the disbursement of death benefits for two former members.

• Approved April 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Investment Resolution at April 30, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Wells Fargo Advisors to complete Texas Pension Review Board evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved $4,763.00 payment to Jackson Walker for legal services (unanimous)
• Approved $271.94 payment to Frost Bank (unanimous)
• Approved $31,069.31 payment to Kayne Anderson Rudnick for investment management (unanimous)
• Approved $3,500.00 payment to CMMS CPAs & Advisors (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of on-duty Disability Benefits for Angela Goodson and Mikal Orr (unanimous)

Community Development Advisory Committee

The Committee will conduct a work session to review and independently score Public Services Applications for the FY 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant. The Committee will also discuss and consider these applications for funding awards based on objective scores from the Committee and staff.

• Review of FY 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant Public Service Applications
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 13, 2022, June 15, 2022, and April 13, 2023

The Community Development Advisory Committee reviewed and scored applications for FY 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant funding. The committee approved funding allocations for four public service agencies based on objective scoring assessments.

• Approved $55,000 public assistance grant for Guyon Saunders
• Approved $23,000 public assistance grant for Martha’s Home
• Approved $21,800 public assistance grant for Mavericks Boys & Girls Club
• Approved $21,800 public assistance grant for Salvation Army
• Approved minutes from April 13, 2022
• Approved minutes from June 13, 2022
• Approved minutes from June 15, 2022

Amarillo City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to declare the results of the May 6, 2023, election and order a runoff election for June 24, 2023. The meeting also includes the oath of office for Mayor Cole Stanley and Councilmembers Don Tipps and Tom Scherlen.

• Resolution to canvass May 6 election results and order June 24 runoff election
• Oath of office for Mayor Cole Stanley, Don Tipps, and Tom Scherlen
• Remarks by outgoing elected officials
• Remarks by incoming elected officials

The City Council adopted a resolution to declare the results of the May 6, 2023, regular election and schedule a runoff election for June 24, 2023. The meeting also included the administration of the Oath of Office for newly elected officials.

• Adopted Resolution No. 05-16-23-1 to canvass May 6 election results and order June 24 runoff (5-0)
• Administered Oath of Office to Don Tipps (Councilmember, Place 2), Tom Scherlen (Councilmember, Place 3), and Cole Stanley (Mayor)

Greenways Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The Greenways Public Improvement District Advisory Board will meet to discuss several operational items. Topics include the 2023/24 budget, PID manager compensation, and the PID management contract. The board will also consider Tuscany Village landscape design and a city administration fee increase.

• 2023/24 Budget and 5-year Service Plan
• PID Manager Compensation
• PID Management Contract
• Tuscany Village Landscape Design and Specifications
• City Administration Fee Increase justification

The board approved the April 19, 2023 meeting minutes. Discussions regarding the 2023-24 budget and the PID management contract were tabled for further review. The board decided to continue with the painting of wrought iron fences.

• Approved April 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled 2023-24 Budget and 5-year Service Plan (unanimous)
• Tabled PID Management Contract (unanimous)
• Decided to continue painting of wrought iron fences

Amarillo Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will discuss economic development negotiations for four projects involving warehousing, distribution, and manufacturing. The meeting also includes the appointment of a Budget Committee and a quarterly investment update.

• Approval of Amarillo EnterPrize Challenge recipients
• Economic development negotiations for four projects
• Purchase or sale of real property in Northeast Amarillo
• Appointment of a Budget Committee

The Board of Directors approved the winners of the Enterprises Challenge and the Quarterly Investment report ending December 2022. President/CEO Carter reported a 6.81% increase in annual sales tax collections. The board decided not to proceed with a logo redesign.

• Approved April 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Enterprises Challenge winners (unanimous)
• Approved Quarterly Report ending Dec 2022 Investment report (unanimous)
• Decided against logo redesign

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider the Galaviz Addition Unit No. 1 subdivision at S. Georgia St. and W. McCormick Rd. It will also hold a public hearing regarding rezoning 136.63 acres near SW 34th Ave. and Soncy Rd. for a single-family development.

• Rezoning Z-23-04: 136.63 acres at SW 34th Ave. and Soncy Rd. to Planned Development District
• P-23-45 Galaviz Addition Unit No. 1 subdivision near S. Georgia St. and W. McCormick Rd.
• Approval of May 1, 2023, meeting minutes

The Commission approved a plat with variances for the Galaviz Addition Unit No. 1 and approved a rezoning request (Z-23-04). The meeting also included the unanimous approval of the May 1, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of the May 1, 2023, meeting (unanimous)
• Approved P-23-45 Galaviz Addition Unit No. 1 plat with variances for lot width and lot area minimums (unanimous)
• Approved Rezoning Z-23-04 (unanimous)

Heritage Hills Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The board will discuss the 2023/24 budget and a five-year service plan. Members will also consider a management contract for PID improvements and construction updates for Phase III.

• Review of 2023/24 Budget and 5-year Service Plan
• FIMC Management Contract for maintenance and operations
• Heritage Hills Phase III Change Order No. 1 from Tri-State General Contractors
• Green Plains Design Invoice #13927 for Heritage Hills Phase III

The board approved the 2023-24 budget and a material cost increase for steel in the Phase III project. A payment to Green Plains Design was approved, while the FIMC management contract was tabled pending legal and purchasing review.

• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-24 Budget and 5-year Service Plan as amended (unanimous)
• Tabled FIMC Management Contract (unanimous)
• Approved Heritage Hills Phase III Change Order No. 1 from Tri-State General Contractors for steel material cost increases (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Green Plains Design Invoice #13927 for Phase III review (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider a request to reduce the side yard setback for a carport at 5314 Albert Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from the April 13, 2023 meeting.

• Variance V-23-08: side yard setback reduction for a carport at 5314 Albert Avenue
• Approval of April 13, 2023 meeting minutes

Amarillo City Council

The Amarillo City Council issued a notice of possible quorum for a committee workshop. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and no formal action will be taken or minutes produced.

• Workshop for the Partnership for a Development Progress – Street Funding Discussion Committee

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review recent personnel changes, including new employees, promotions, and disciplinary actions. The commission will also consider approving the eligibility registers for the Fire Captain exam held on April 13, 2023.

• Approval of meeting minutes from April 19 and April 24, 2023
• Review of personnel actions including promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions
• Approval of Fire Captain exam eligibility registers

The Commission approved the eligibility register for Fire Captains based on an April 13, 2023 exam. The board also approved a list of new employees, step increases, and transfers, as well as previous meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes for April 19, 2023 and April 24, 2023 meetings
• Approved list of new employees, step increases, and transfers
• Approved eligibility register for Fire Captain position (exam date April 13, 2023)

Parks and Recreation Board

The board will review departmental updates and seasonal staffing reports. Members will also discuss potential fee adjustments for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the meeting includes discussion regarding the creation of community focus groups.

• Proposed fee increases for FY 23-24
• Departmental updates including Amarillo Zoo and Golf Operations
• Creation of community focus groups for the Outreach Sub-Committee
• Approval of March 8, 2023, meeting minutes

The board approved a series of fee increases for the Parks Department over the next three years. Members also approved the meeting minutes from March 8, 2023. The remainder of the meeting consisted of departmental reports on staffing, facility projects, and event attendance.

• Approved fee increases over the next three years at 50%, 25%, and 25% (7-0)
• Approved March 8, 2023 meeting minutes (8-0)

Colonies Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The Colonies Public Improvement District Advisory Board will review financial statements and utility water usage. The meeting includes discussions on maintenance bids for electrical, flowerbed, and tree care services. The board will also consider the 2023/24 budget and a five-year service plan.

• Review of 2023/24 Budget and 5-year Service Plan
• Three-year contract for electrical services
• Bids for electrical maintenance, flowerbed, and tree care
• Developer reimbursement request for landscape maintenance
• Placement of political signs in PID common areas

The board approved sending scopes of work for electrical maintenance, flowerbed replacement, and tree care to the City's Purchasing Department. A request for developer reimbursement for landscape maintenance was denied by city staff, and several financial and budget items were tabled.

• Approved electrical maintenance scope of work for Purchasing (Unanimous)
• Approved flowerbed master plan scope of work for Purchasing (Unanimous)
• Approved tree care bid for Purchasing (Unanimous)
• Denied reimbursement to Rockrose for landscape maintenance due to lack of contract
• Tabled Financial Statement Review (Unanimous)
• Tabled 2023/24 Budget and 5-year Service Plan (Unanimous)
• Tabled Utility Water Usage discussion (Unanimous)
• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board

The Beautification and Public Arts Advisory Board will consider approving the minutes from the April 11, 2023, meeting. The board will also receive reports on several ongoing matters, including mural grants and Earth Day clean-up efforts.

• Approval of April 11, 2023, meeting minutes
• Mural Grant Update
• Earth Day Clean-up Report
• Art Installation Sub-Committee Update
• Metropolitan Planning Organization Sub-Committee Update

The board approved the meeting minutes from April 11, 2023. Members received updates on mural grants, Earth Day clean-up results, and art installation plans. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (9-0)

Amarillo City Council

The City Council is reviewing several proposed contracts and service agreements for approval. Items include equipment purchases for transit and police, as well as utility easements and lease amendments. The meeting also includes a quarterly budget update.

• $838,770.00 contract for electric paratransit vans and ADA accessible minivans
• $115,284.00 purchase of six motorcycles for the Police Department
• $2,509,711.00 total revised award for Enterprise Resource Planning software implementation
• Ordinance No. 8057 to update the Amarillo Area Public Health District agreement
• $63,102.00 construction contract for retail space at 609 S Pierce St.

City Council approved a consent agenda via a 5-0 vote. The approved items included various equipment purchases, service contracts, and lease amendments.

• Approved $838,770.00 purchase of paratransit and ADA accessible minivans from Creative Bus Sales (5-0)
• Approved $311,601.00 Redi-mix concrete annual supply agreement with Thomas Redi-Mix Company Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $200,839.20 timekeeping solution from SHI Government Solutions (5-0)
• Approved $130,991.04 annual maintenance agreement for police records software with Hexagon (5-0)
• Approved $115,284.00 purchase of six police department motorcycles from Tripp’s Harley Davidson (5-0)
• Approved $63,102.00 construction contract for downtown parking garage retail space with Panhandle Steel Buildings, INC (5-0)
• Approved $113,690.00 service contract for Osage Surface Water Treatment Plant with Hach (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 8057 updating the Amarillo Area Public Health District Cooperative Agreement (5-0)

Colonies Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The scheduled meeting for the Colonies Public Improvement District Advisory Board on May 5, 2023, was cancelled. No items from the proposed agenda were discussed or decided.

Condemnation Appeals Commission

The Condemnation Appeals Commission is considering resolutions for public hearings at multiple locations. These hearings aim to determine if certain properties are dangerous structures or public nuisances. The items also include the potential removal of substandard structures and solid waste.

• Public hearing for 2104 Pheasant Lane and 1231 Sycamore Street on July 6, 2023
• Removal of structures and waste at 303 SW 45th Avenue
• Removal of structures at 3228 N Vernon Street
• Approval of April 20, 2023, meeting minutes

The Condemnation Appeals Commission approved resolutions to demolish substandard structures at 303 SW 45th Avenue and 3228 N Vernon Street after public hearings. The commission also set a July 6 public hearing for properties at 2104 Pheasant Lane and 1231 Sycamore Street. Minutes from the April 20 meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes of April 20, 2023 (3-0)
• Set July 6, 2023 public hearing for 2104 Pheasant Lane and 1231 Sycamore Street (3-0)
• Ordered demolition of structure and removal of solid waste at 303 SW 45th Avenue (3-0)
• Ordered demolition of substandard structures at 3228 N Vernon Street (3-0)

Amarillo City Council

The Amarillo City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission may assemble for a City Plan Community Workshop. This is not a regular meeting, and no formal action will be taken or minutes produced.

• City Plan Community Workshop

Planning and Zoning Commission

This notice is for a City Plan Community Workshop rather than a regularly scheduled meeting. The Amarillo City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission may assemble to discuss the city plan. No formal action will be taken, and no minutes will be produced.

• City Plan Community Workshop

Condemnation Appeals Commission

The Construction Advisory and Appeals Board is meeting to review several regulatory codes. Discussions include the 2021 Building Code, current Energy Code, and International 2020 Electrical Code.

• Review of 2021 Building Code adoption discussions
• Discussion of current Energy Code
• Discussion of International 2020 Electrical Code
• Discussion of adopting the State Building Code

Amarillo City Council

A City Plan Community Workshop is scheduled for May 2, 2023. This session is not a regular meeting of the Amarillo City Council or the Planning and Zoning Commission. No formal action will be taken during this workshop.

• City Plan Community Workshop

Planning and Zoning Commission

This is a notice of a possible quorum for a City Plan Community Workshop. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and no formal actions will be taken or minutes produced.

• City Plan Community Workshop

Pinnacle Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The scheduled meeting for the Pinnacle Public Improvement District Advisory Board was cancelled. Had it proceeded, the board would have discussed the 2023/24 Budget and 5-year Service Plan. The agenda also included discussion on ongoing PID operations and maintenance.

• 2023/24 Budget and 5-year Service Plan
• Ongoing PID Operations and Maintenance

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider several subdivision additions and replats throughout the city. It will also hold public hearings on rezoning requests for two tracts of land and an amendment to front yard regulations.

• Rezoning 136.63 acres at SW 34th Ave. and Soncy Rd. to Planned Development District
• Rezoning 17.42 acres at Westin Dr. and Arlo Dr. from Agricultural to Residential District 3
• Subdivision of Heritage Hills Unit No. 17 near Soncy Rd. and Hollywood Rd.
• Replat of Mesquite Acres Subdivision Unit No. 7 at N. Western St. and W. Yucca Ave.
• Amendment to zoning ordinance regarding Special Front Yard Regulations

The Commission approved a zoning ordinance text amendment and one rezoning request. It approved the Mesquite Acres Subdivision plat but denied the Westover Park plat. One rezoning item was tabled until May 15, 2023.

• Approved Consent Agenda including March 20, 2023 minutes and P-23-46 Heritage Hills Unit No. 17 (Unanimous)
• Denied P-23-35 Westover Park Unit No. 28 (Unanimous)
• Approved P-23-41 Mesquite Acres Subdivision Unit No. 7 (Unanimous)
• Tabled Rezoning Z-23-04 until May 15, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Rezoning Z-23-05 (Unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment ZT-23-01 regarding Section 4-10-170(b)(6) (Unanimous)

Amarillo City Council

This notice is for a possible quorum of the City Plan Steering Committee. It is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and the Amarillo City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission will not deliberate or take formal action.

• No specific agenda items are listed in this notice.

Planning and Zoning Commission

This is a notice of a possible quorum for the City Plan Steering Committee meeting on May 1, 2023. The Amarillo City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission will not deliberate or take formal action during this session, and no minutes will be produced.

Town Square Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The Town Square Public Improvement District Advisory Board will discuss the 2023/24 budget and a five-year service plan. The board will also consider ongoing operations and maintenance for the district.

• Approval of June 6, 2022 minutes
• Discussion of 2023/24 Budget and 5-year Service Plan
• Discussion of ongoing PID operations and maintenance

The Town Square Public Improvement District Advisory Board approved the 2023-24 budget and 5-year service plan. Members discussed electrical design issues and the potential for making the area a gated community.

• Approved June 6, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-24 budget as amended (unanimous)

Vineyards Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The regular meeting of the Vineyards Public Improvement District Advisory Board scheduled for April 27, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda included discussions regarding the 2023/24 budget and ongoing operations and maintenance.

• Meeting cancellation

Amarillo Convention and Visitors Bureau

The regular meeting of the Amarillo Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors was scheduled for April 26, 2023. This meeting was cancelled.

Amarillo Local Government Corporation Board of Directors

The Board will receive updates on the Hodgetown, Embassy Suites, and Parking Garage projects. Members will consider documents for marketing retail spaces and discuss listing prices for potential sales. The agenda also includes a discussion of a pilot parking agreement with Panhandle Baseball Club, Inc.

• Project updates: Hodgetown, Embassy Suites, and Parking Garage/Retail Space
• Consideration of condo regime documents for marketing retail spaces
• Discussion of listing prices to sell retail space(s)
• Pilot program parking agreement with Panhandle Baseball Club, Inc.
• Negotiations for retail space at the City-owned Parking Garage

The Board approved a one-year pilot parking agreement with the Amarillo Sod Poodles. The Board also reached a consensus to seek informal submittals for a retail space listing agent.

• Approved one-year pilot parking agreement with Amarillo Sod Poodles (7-0)
• Approved March 29, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Consensus reached for Retail Subcommittee to seek informal submittals for a listing agent

Amarillo City Council

The Amarillo City Council is reviewing several infrastructure and equipment contracts. Agenda items include awards for streetscape improvements, landfill construction, and new fire and police vehicles. The council will also consider an ordinance to update alcohol container rules in the Central Business District.

• $4,570,000.00 award for Polk Street Streetscape Improvements
• $1,317,334.00 purchase of a new ladder style fire truck
• $1,089,460.00 purchase of 21 police patrol vehicles
• $4,182,433.10 construction award for Amarillo Landfill Cell 10 Phase 3
• Ordinance No. 8056 to update public place definitions in the Central Business District

The City Council approved a consent agenda featuring several high-value equipment purchases and construction awards. Additionally, the council updated the Amarillo Area Public Health District cooperative agreement and authorized a pilot program for neighborhood associations regarding special events.

• Approved $4.18M contract to Hammett Excavation, Inc. for Landfill Cell 10 Phase 3 (5-0)
• Approved $1.32M purchase of a ladder style fire truck from Lone Star Emergency Group (5-0)
• Approved $1.09M purchase of 21 police patrol vehicles from Rockdale Country Ford (5-0)
• Approved $820,000 sale of 21 acres at Centerport Blvd and Benchmark Street to BHD Development Land, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $629,442.48 and $312,828.98 for emergency repairs and water mitigation at Globe News Center (5-0)
• Approved $320,000 contract to Sims + Architects for Transformation Park Cabin Community (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 8057 updating the Amarillo Area Public Health District Cooperative Agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 04-25-23-2 authorizing a pilot program for Recognized Neighborhood Association special events (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is reviewing appeals regarding Fire Driver examination questions. The commission also plans to approve the eligibility registers for the Fire Driver position following the March 23, 2023, exam.

• Appeals for Fire Driver examination questions
• Approval of Fire Driver eligibility registers from the March 23, 2023 exam

The Commission reviewed several appeals regarding specific questions on the Fire Driver examination. One question was eliminated, while all other challenged questions were affirmed. The final eligibility register for the position was approved.

• Eliminated exam question #70 (Motion Passed)
• Affirmed exam questions #26, 35, 40, 60, 74, 77, 83, and 93 (Motion Passed)
• Approved final eligibility register for Fire Driver position (Motion Passed)

Tutbury Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The board unanimously approved the 2023-24 budget and 5-year service plan. Members discussed upcoming maintenance projects including brick repointing and irrigation system updates. The board also reviewed tree trimming and planter brick replacement needs.

• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023-24 Budget and 5-year Service Plan (unanimous)

Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee

The committee will discuss revisions to the FY23 Unified Planning Work Program and consider adopting mission, vision, and goals for the Metropolitan Transportation Plan. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Beautification and Public Arts Subcommittee and an update on construction projects.

• Revision to the FY23 Unified Planning Work Program
• Adoption of Mission, Vision, and Goals for the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)
• Presentation from Beautification and Public Arts Subcommittee
• Update on current construction projects

Condemnation Appeals Commission

The Condemnation Appeals Commission will consider resolutions regarding the removal of substandard structures and solid waste at several locations. The commission also plans to set a date for a public hearing concerning properties on S Buchanan Street and Englewood Drive.

• Public hearing for 1619 S Buchanan Street and 2407 Englewood Drive on June 1, 2023
• Removal of substandard structure at 1406 SW 13th Avenue
• Removal of structures and solid waste at 5408 Keystone Drive
• Removal of solid waste at 408 S Mississippi Street
• Removal of structure and solid waste at 5209 Echo Street

The Condemnation Appeals Commission approved the demolition of structures at 1406 SW 13th Avenue, 5408 Keystone Dr., and 5209 Echo St. The commission also ordered the removal of solid waste at 408 S Mississippi St. and scheduled a public hearing for two additional properties.

• Approved minutes of April 6, 2023 meeting (3-0)
• Approved public hearing for June 1, 2023 regarding 1619 S Buchanan Street and 2407 Englewood Drive (3-0)
• Approved demolition of structure at 1406 SW 13th Avenue (3-0)
• Approved demolition of structure at 5408 Keystone Dr. (3-0)
• Approved cleanup of solid waste at 408 S Mississippi St. (3-0)
• Approved demolition of structure at 5209 Echo St (3-0)

Amarillo City Council

The Amarillo City Council may assemble for the Partnership for Development Progress – Street Funding Discussion Committee Workshop. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and no formal action will be taken or minutes produced.

• Partnership for Development Progress – Street Funding Discussion Committee Workshop

Amarillo Area Public Health Board

The Amarillo Area Public Health Board will consider an update to a cooperative agreement and Ordinance 8-5. The meeting also includes administrative reports regarding animal management, environmental health, public health, and the WIC program.

• Update to Cooperative Agreement
• Update to Ordinance 8-5
• Approval of January 26, 2023 minutes
• Administrative reports on animal management and environmental health

The board approved updates to the Public Health district Cooperative Agreement and Ordinance 8-5 to align with state law and update gender-neutral terminology. The board also received administrative reports on animal welfare, environmental health, and WIC participation.

• Approved minutes from January 26, 2023 meeting
• Approved amendment to Cooperative Agreement Article V 5.5 to replace 'he' with 'Health Authority'
• Adopted updated Cooperative Agreement with amendments
• Approved amendment to Ordinance 8-5 Section 4 8-5-7 to replace 'him' with 'Health Authority'
• Approved Ordinance 8-5 with amendments to be sent to member jurisdictions

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review personnel updates, including new employees and disciplinary actions. The meeting also includes consideration of Fire Driver examination appeals and proposed revisions to commission rules.

• Approval of March 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of employee transfers, promotions, and disciplinary actions
• Fire Driver examination question appeals
• Approval of Fire Driver eligibility registers from the March 23, 2023 exam
• Proposed revisions to Civil Service Commission rules

The Commission approved the minutes from March 15, 2023, and a list of personnel actions including new employees and promotions. Proposed revisions to the Civil Service Commission rules were also approved. Two items regarding Fire Driver examinations were tabled.

• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved list of new employees, step increases, transfers, promotions, demotions, bypasses, temporary assignments, and disciplinary actions
• Approved proposed revisions to Civil Service Commission rules
• Tabled Fire Driver examination question appeals
• Tabled eligibility registers for Fire Driver position

Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees

The Board will review the Fund’s monthly investment transactions and revenue summaries. They will also consider payments to Amarillo National Bank and Frost, along with several disability benefit continuations. Additionally, the board plans to discuss retirement requirements and a contract for an actuarial audit.

• Approval of Fund investment transactions from the previous month
• Payment of quarterly statement from Amarillo National Bank
• Contract for an Actuarial Audit
• Continuation of disability benefits for several individuals
• Discussion regarding retirement requirements

The Board approved the Fund's Investment Resolution as of March 31, 2023, and authorized quarterly trust and account fees. The Board also approved a beneficiary change and a Qualified Domestic Relations Order, while continuing one disability benefit.

• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Investment Resolution at March 31, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000.00 payment to Amarillo National Bank for quarterly trust fee (unanimous)
• Approved $570.41 payment to Frost (unanimous)
• Approved Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) for Chad W Lowe (unanimous)
• Approved Change of Beneficiary for Joseph T Sykes (unanimous)
• Continued on duty Disability Benefit for Patricia Slaughter (unanimous)
• Tabled disability benefit considerations for Angela Goodson and Mikal Orr to May meeting

Heritage Hills Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The Heritage Hills Public Improvement District Advisory Board meeting scheduled for April 19, 2023, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The agenda included discussions regarding the 2023/24 Budget and 5-year Service Plan.

• 2023/24 Budget and 5-year Service Plan discussion
• Ongoing PID Maintenance discussion

Greenways Public Improvement District Advisory Board

The Greenways Public Improvement District Advisory Board will discuss the 2023/24 Budget and 5-year Service Plan. The board will also consider ongoing PID maintenance.

• Review of 2023/24 Budget and 5-year Service Plan
• Discussion regarding ongoing PID maintenance

The board approved the February 13, 2023 meeting minutes. Members discussed the 2023-24 budget and a proposed 5% annual assessment rate increase. The board identified the Tuscany entrance as the main priority for the coming year.

• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Prioritized Tuscany entrance for next year, including removing dead box woods
• Determined the city will pay for an independent consulting firm to assess Scott Park drainage

Amarillo City Council

The Amarillo City Council may assemble for a workshop regarding the Partnership for Development Progress – Street Funding Discussion Committee. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and no formal action will be taken or minutes produced.

• Partnership for Development Progress – Street Funding Discussion Committee workshop

Planning and Zoning Commission

The April 17, 2023, meeting of the Amarillo Planning and Zoning Commission included a proposed public hearing for the Mesquite Acres Subdivision Unit No. 7 replat. The agenda indicates this item is cancelled.

• Public hearing for Mesquite Acres Subdivision Unit No. 7 (cancelled)
• Approval of March 20, 2023, meeting minutes

Amarillo City Council

This is a procedural notice regarding a possible quorum for the Community Development Advisory Committee meeting on April 13, 2023. No formal action or deliberation by the Amarillo City Council is scheduled for this session.

Community Development Advisory Committee

The committee will acknowledge National Community Development Week. Jason Riddlespurger will present an overview of CDBG/HOME funding and outcomes. The session also includes subrecipient program presentations and invitations for activity site visits.

• Overview of CDBG/HOME funding and outcomes
• Subrecipient program presentations
• Invitation to activity site visits at Warford Activity Center and Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle

The committee met to acknowledge National Community Development Week through presentations from various subrecipients. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded; the session focused on reporting program outcomes and touring activity sites.

• No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of program presentations and site visits