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23-1258
| 1 | 1. | | Minutes | Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 12, 2023. | | |
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23-130
| 1 | 2. | | Request to Excuse | REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS | | |
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23-1247
| 1 | 3. | | Resolutions | Resolution to authorize the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign the Third Amendment to Lease and Concession Agreement for the Development and Operation of News, Gifts & Specialty Retail Concessions at El Paso International Airport ("Concession Agreement") by and between the City of El Paso ("Lessor") and Paradies-EI Paso, LLC ("Concessionaire") to extend the Primary Term an additional two (2) years and increase the Concessionaire's refurbishment obligation. | | |
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23-1249
| 2 | 4. | | Resolutions | That the City Council approve a modified Interlocal Agreement entered into by and between the City of El Paso and the District Attorney of the 34th Judicial District, for the disposition of forfeited property in accordance with Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. | | |
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23-1253
| 1 | 5. | | Resolutions | That the Mayor be authorized to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the County of El Paso, Texas and the City of El Paso, Texas to submit a joint application to the Department of Justice under the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG), in the amount of $202,958.00. The funds received under the JAG program will be allocated 50% to the County of El Paso, Texas, $101,479.00 and 50% to the City of El Paso, Texas, $101,479.00. No cash match or in-kind is required. | | |
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23-1217
| 1 | 6. | | Resolutions | That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (See Attachment A). | | |
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23-1291
| 1 | 7. | | Board Re-Appointments | Melissa Harcrow to the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee by Representative Chris Canales, District 8. | | |
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23-1292
| 1 | 8. | | Board Appointments | Silvia Torezani as an Alternate Member to the Fair Housing Task Force by Representative Chris Canales, District 8. | | |
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23-1252
| 1 | 9. | | Applications for Tax Refunds | That the tax refunds listed on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved. This action would allow us to comply with state law which requires approval by the legislative body of refunds of tax overpayments greater than $2,500.00. (See Attachment B) | | |
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23-1254
| 2 | 10. | | Notice for Notation | For notation only, the P-Card Transactions for the period of July 21 - August 20, 2023 for Mayor, City Council Representatives, and staff. | | |
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23-1243
| 1 | 11. | | Requests to Issue Purchase Orders | The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 2.3 - Increase public safety operational efficiency.
Award Summary:
Request that the Managing Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Integrity Employee Assistance, Inc. dba WellConnect, referencing Contract 2018-1148R Stress Management. This change order is to increase the contract by $59,950.00 for a total amount not to exceed $299,750.00. The change order is to cover the stress management services for the El Paso Police Department through the remainder of the contract.
Contract Variance:
No contract variance.
Department: Police
Vendor: Integrity Employee Assistance, Inc., dba
WellConnect
El Paso, TX
Total Estimated Amount: $59,950.00
Account No.: 321-21100-1000-522150
Funding Source: General Fund
District(s): All | | |
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23-1225
| 1 | 12. | | Bids | The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 4.1 - Deliver bond projects impacting quality of life across the city in a timely, efficient manner.
Award Summary:
The award of Solicitation 2023-0310 Rio Grande to Country Club Paved Trail to ALLEN CONCRETE, LLC for a total estimated award of $403,421.31. The project will consist of enhancing the Rio Grande North paved trail from Country Club Road to the existing Rio Grande Trail in the upper valley, covering a distance of about 1,625 linear feet. The enhancements encompass the installation of new concrete pavement and Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavements (CRCP), construction of ADA-compliant 10’ wide sidewalks and ramps, incorporation of amenities like benches, trash receptacles, pet waste stations, a kiosk, signing, handrails, chicane, a gate, as well as implementation of traffic control measures.
Department: Capital Improvement
Award to: ALLEN CONCRETE, LLC
El Paso, TX
Item(s): All
Initial Term: 210 Consecutive Calendar days
Base Bid I: $403,421.31
Total Estimated Award: $403,421.31
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23-1244
| 1 | 13. | | Bids | The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 8.3 - Enhance animal services to ensure El Paso’s pets are provided a safe and healthy environment.
Award Summary:
The award of Solicitation No. 2023-0136 Microchips to Pethealth Services (USA) Inc., for an initial three (3) year term for an estimated amount of $262,500.00. The award also includes a one (1), two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $175,000.00. The total value of the contract is, including the initial term plus the option, for a total of five (5) years, for an estimated amount of $437,500.00. This contract will allow the Animal Services department to purchase microchips to implant in adopted animals.
Contract Variance:
The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: A decrease of $49,350.00 which represents 15.82%. This is due to the unit price for microchips decreasing to include the quantities reduced for this new contract.
Department: Animal Services
Vendor: Pethealth Services (USA) Inc.
Buffalo, NY
Item(s): All
Term: 3 Years
Option to Extend: 2 | | |
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23-1289
| 1 | 14. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action to authorize the expenditure of District 5 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $4,000.00, for the office of District 5 to attend and participate at the 2023 Texas Municipal League Conference in Dallas, Texas, serving municipal purpose by enhancing education and government participation covering all our municipal vision and strategic goals. | | |
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23-1295
| 1 | 15. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action requesting that the Mayor send a letter on behalf of the City of El Paso to the Texas Historical Commission in support of the National Register of Historic Places nomination of the proposed Downtown El Paso Historic District, the boundaries of such as originally proposed by El Paso County on June 29, 2020. | | |
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23-1293
| 1 | 16. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action to approve a Resolution recognizing Saúl Armendáriz, better known as Cassandro for his illustrious 35-year career in lucha libre, becoming one of the foremost exótico luchadores in the world and to commend Cassandro for sharing his life story which contributes to the vibrant culture shared by the sister cities of El Paso and Cuidad Juarez. | | |
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23-1294
| 1 | 17. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Council declares that the expenditure of District 2 discretionary funds in the amount of $2,000.00; the expenditure of District 4 discretionary funds in the amount of $2,000.00; and the expenditure of District 6 discretionary funds in the amount of $1,000.00 for use towards the construction and installation of a trailhead sign at the Knapp Property serves the municipal purpose of enhancing El Paso’s quality of life through the betterment of recreational, cultural, and educational environments and promoting a healthy community. | | |
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23-1238
| 1 | 18. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.78 (International Bridges), Section 12.78.010 (Tolls for International Bridges) to add description of buses, and Section 12.78.020 (Toll Collection for Pick Up Trucks) to add “or any other vehicle” to the title and update language of this Section of the City Code. | | |
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23-1246
| 1 | 19. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance terminating the A-1 Outdoor Marketing non-exclusive franchise for waste containers on sidewalks and other City property. | | |
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23-1248
| 1 | 20. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedule XIV-Speed Limits), to amend Paragraph H (Forty Five Miles Per Hour) Item 19. Upper Valley Road between Country Club Road and Borderland Road, be DELETED; and to amend Paragraph (Forty Five Miles Per Hour) Item 30. Westside Drive between Country Club Road and Borderland Road, be DELETED; and to amend Paragraph F (Thirty Five Miles Per Hour) to ADD Item 107. Upper Valley Road between Country Club Road and Borderland Road; and to amend Paragraph F (Thirty Five Miles Per Hour) to ADD Item 108. Westside Drive between Country Club Road and Borderland Road; the penalty being provided in Chapter 12.84 of the El Paso City Code. | | |
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23-1224
| 1 | 21. | | Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements | The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 2.3 - Increase public safety operational efficiency.
Discussion and action that the Managing Director of the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) to Sub-Aquatics, Inc., dba Breathing Air Systems, the sole distributor of the Responder series Air and Light Trailers for the Fire Department for a one-time purchase for an estimated amount of $215,688.17. This contract will allow the Fire Department during an emergency response to refill their oxygen cylinders.
Contract Variance:
There is no variance, this is a new contract.
Department: Fire
Vendor: Sub-Aquatics, Inc. dba Breathing Air Systems
Reynoldsburg, OH
Total Estimated Award: $215,688.17
Account No: 580060-322-4932-22090-PIF23FDCAP
Funding Source: Fire Capital
District(s): All
Reference No. 2023-0461
This is a Sole Source, one-time purchase contract.
The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Fire Department recommend award as indicated to Sub-Aquatics, Inc. dba Breathing Air Systems. | | |
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23-1209
| 1 | 22. | | Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements | The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 7.2 - Improve competitiveness through infrastructure improvements impacting the quality of life.
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Discussion and action to request that the Managing Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Leedsman Construction DBA Traffic Control Specialists Sales & Rentals, referencing Contract 2021-1127 Barricade Rental Services. This will be a change order to increase the award by $241,795.13 for a total amount not to exceed $1,246,475.63. This change order will add capacity due to increased usage that resulted from unexpected events such as the migrant crisis and to continue supporting events such as WinterFest activities.
Department: Streets and Maintenance
Award to: Leedsman Construction DBA Traffic Control
Specialists Sales & Rentals
El Paso, TX
Total Estimated Award: $241,795.13
Account No: 532 - 1000 - 524110 - 32120 - P3210
Funding Source: General Fund
District(s): All
This is a Low Bid, unit price contract. [POSTPONED FROM 09-12 | | |
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23-1109
| 1 | 23. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance amending Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.04 (Solid Waste Management) to delete the construction and demolition manifest requirement in section 9.04.280 (Manifest Requirement) and to delete references to the said manifest in sections 9.04.020 (Definitions), 9.04.460 (Hauler Records) and 9.04.480 (Suspension, Revocation of a Hauler Permit; Appeals); the penalty being as provided in Section 9.04.630 of the El Paso City Code. [POSTPONED FROM 09-12-2023] | | |
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23-1196
| 2 | 24. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance vacating a 940 square-foot public utility easement, located within Lot 27, Block 21, Vista Real Unit Two, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.
Subject Property: 12077 Banner Crest Dr.
Applicant: Elia A. Quiroga, SUET23-00002 | | |
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23-1206
| 1 | 25. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a quitclaim (tax resale) deed conveying all right, title and interest to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, to the following and described parcel:
Lot 6, the East part of Lot 5, and part of Lot 7, Block 3, Hadlock's Suburban Gardens, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, as described in volume 3778 page 352, Official Public Records of Real Property of El Paso County, Texas.
in accordance with Section 34.05 (h) of the Tax Code. Section 34.05 (h) permits the City to sell a property for the total amount of the judgment and the sale of the property does not require the consent of each taxing entity entitled to receive proceeds from the sale. | | |
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23-1251
| 1 | 26. | | Other Business | Discussion and action requesting City Council support for the submission of the staff recommended grant application to the FY23 Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program Phase 1 (Recompete Phase 1) for the Borderplex Region Workforce Recompete Initiative. The federal grant request is $750,000. There is no required match for this grant submission. | | |
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23-1240
| 1 | 27. | | Other Business | Discussion and action on the Resolution that the City reviews and approves the issuance of the Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2023 by Paseo Del Este Municipal Utility District No. 4 with the acknowledgement that the issuance of such bonds does not constitute debt issuance by the City of El Paso. | | |
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23-1242
| 1 | 28. | | Other Business | Discussion and action that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign an Advance Funding Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, for the design and construction of the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Program grant improvements McRae (FM 2316) Shared Use Path Album to Montana Phase 2, which has an estimated total project cost of $2,507,793.09 of which the estimated local government participation amount is $917,339.60 plus any cost overruns. Further, that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to sign all documents, agreement amendments, and perform all actions required to carry out the obligations of the City under this agreement. | | |
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23-1286
| 1 | EX1. | | Executive Session | Complaint against elected official. Matter No. HQ # 1453 (551.071) (551.074) | | |
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23-1295
| 1 | 15. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action requesting that the Mayor send a letter on behalf of the City of El Paso to the Texas Historical Commission in support of the National Register of Historic Places nomination of the proposed Downtown El Paso Historic District, the boundaries of such as originally proposed by El Paso County on June 29, 2020. | | |
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