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24-1013
| 1 | 1. | | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 16, 2024, the Agenda Review Meeting of July 15, 2024, and the Work Session of July 15, 2024. | | |
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24-61
| 1 | 2. | | Request to Excuse | REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS | | |
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24-989
| 1 | 3. | | Resolutions | A Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign an Overhead Electrical Easement, granting an easement to the El Paso Electric Company to provide electrical power to property located in the vicinity of El Paso International Airport, said easement more particularly described as:
A portion of Lot 2, Block 2, Butterfield Trail Aviation Park Unit Two Replat “C” as recorded in Document No. 20200101637, El Paso County Plat Records, more particularly described on Exhibit "A", more commonly referred to as 3640 Global Reach, El Paso Texas. | | |
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24-991
| 1 | 4. | | Resolutions | A Resolution that the Director of Aviation or designee be authorized to submit a minor boundary modification/subzone expansion application with all supporting documents, and coordination with taxing entities for letters of support, to the U.S. Foreign Trade Zones Board, which will modify the boundaries of Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) 68 to include the following parcel:
1601 N. Fabens Road, Fabens, El Paso County, Texas 79838, Subdivision L University lands | | |
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24-990
| 1 | 5. | | Resolutions | That the El Paso City Council authorizes the submission to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority of the grant application for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as “Senate Bill 224 Catalytic Converter Grant FY24” to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $1,391,615.00. No cash match required. The grant period will be 12 months from the time the statement of grant award is received.
This is a resubmittal for an already approved item to comply with granting agency’s resolution requirements. | | |
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24-1008
| 1 | 6. | | Resolutions | Approve a Resolution to amend the 2024 Public Art Plan to add two new projects - the Resler Extension funded by the 2022 Community Progress Bond and the New Central Regional Command to be funded by the 2019 Public Safety Bond. In addition, the artist selection process for the Eastside Regional Park Phase 2 Roundabout Memorial will be updated to an Invitation Competition and the El Paso International Airport (EPIA) Terminal Landscape Improvements will be a Direct Select process with an increased allocation of $350,000 for a total of $500,000. | | |
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24-1011
| 1 | 7. | | Resolutions | A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso and Via Partnership, a Missouri, USA, Foreign Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), for the development of a ten-year Public Art Master Plan for the Museums and Cultural Affairs Department and Public Art Program, for a total contract amount not to exceed $100,000.00 and a term of one year. Further, that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for the execution of the Agreement. | | |
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24-970
| 1 | 8. | | Resolutions | A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Possession and Use Agreement for Transportation Purposes with Additional Payment of Independent Consideration, with the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, (the “State”), granting to the State the right to possession and use of City property for purposes of constructing a portion of State Highway 178 in exchange for payment to the City in the amount of $3,000. The property subject to this Agreement is described as 0.0208 acre (908 square feet) of land located in the Nellie D. Mundy Survey Number 241, in northwest El Paso. This Agreement is entered into pending the final sale of said property to the State of Texas for the construction of a portion of Highway 178. | | |
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24-999
| 1 | 9. | | Resolutions | A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Building Lease between the City of El Paso (“Landlord”) and Air Methods, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company (“Tenant”), for operating the Aviation and Clinical Crew Base Site located at 12230 Pine Springs, El Paso, Texas for a term of five years and authorizing the City Manager be authorized to make subsequent nonmaterial amendments to the Building Lease after review by the City Attorney. | | |
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24-1015
| 1 | 10. | | Resolutions | A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Ground Lease between the City of El Paso (“Landlord”) and Air Methods, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company (“Tenant”), for operating the Aviation and Clinical Crew Base Site located at 12230 Pine Springs, El Paso, Texas for a term of five years and authorizing the City Manager be authorized to make subsequent nonmaterial amendments to the Ground Lease after review by the City Attorney. | | |
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24-1000
| 1 | 11. | | Resolutions | A Resolution designating the Tax Assessor-Collector or their designee as the Designated Officer or Employee for the City in compliance with Section 26.04 of the Texas Property Tax Code. | | |
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24-1014
| 1 | 12. | | Resolutions | A Resolution that the Mayor is authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement by and between the City of El Paso (“City”) and the El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization (“EPMPO”) whereby the City shall pay an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 towards the EPMPO’s local participation costs of an International Border Crossings System-wide Analysis (“Project”) as adopted in the EPMPO “Regional Mobility Strategy 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan” and “Regional Mobility Strategy FY2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program”. | | |
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24-1004
| 1 | 13. | | Board Re-Appointments | Sal Masoud to the City Plan Commission by Representative Brian Kennedy, District 1. | | |
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24-1023
| 1 | 14. | | Board Appointments | Jose Luis Salas to the Museums and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board by Representative Henry Rivera, District 7. | | |
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24-1028
| 1 | 15. | | Board Appointments | Elias Montoya to the Regional Renewable Energy Advisory Council, as non-voting member, by Nicole Ferrini, Climate & Sustainability Officer. | | |
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24-1039
| 1 | 16. | | Board Appointments | Deanna Maldonado Rocha as a regular member to the Fair Housing Task Force by Representative Cassandra Hernandez, District 3. | | |
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24-1042
| 1 | 17. | | Board Appointments | Mathew Marquez as a regular member to the Fair Housing Task Force by Representative Art Fierro, District 6. | | |
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24-994
| 1 | 18. | | 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 A) | | |
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24-996
| 1 | 19. | | 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 exceeding the three (3) year limit. (See Attachment B) | | |
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24-1052
| 1 | 20. | | Notice for Notation | Accept the generous grant of $20,000 from Marathon Petroleum Refinery for the Ability Fellows Program. The program is a paid fellowship initiative that addresses the barriers young adults with disabilities encounter when seeking job opportunities in the City of El Paso. This generous donation will offer hands-on experience, professional development, and civic engagement skills in the city’s workforce from August to December 2024. The program was developed in collaboration with local organizations aiming to promote workforce development and inclusivity.
Further, we thank Marathon Petroleum Refinery for their continued support to workforce development and for supporting persons with all abilities. | | |
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24-1024
| 1 | 21. | | Notice of Campaign Contributions | For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Cassandra Hernandez in the amounts of $1000 from Alonso Hernandez, $5000 from Christina Stover, $5000 from Guillermina Chavez, $25 from Lorenza Lujan, $2500 from Mark Hernandez, $5000 from Raquel Hernandez, $4000 from Raymond Alvarado, $2500 from Ricardo Chavez, $4000 from Rosa Alvarado, $3500 from Ryan Kieffe, $5000 from Stephen Hernandez, $2500 from Sylvia Hernandez, and $5000 from Zenia Hernandez. | | |
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24-1041
| 1 | 22. | | Notice of Campaign Contributions | For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contribution by Representative Josh Acevedo in the amount of $1,000.00 from Daniel Anchondo. | | |
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24-1045
| 1 | 23. | | Notice of Campaign Contributions | For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code: receipt of campaign contributions by Cynthia Trejo in the amount of $1,000 from The Law Office of Steve Ortega, PLLC. | | |
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24-1005
| 1 | 24. | | Request for Proposals | The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 7.3 - Enhance a regional comprehensive transportation system.
Award Summary:
The request that the Managing Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to decrease Contract 2020-224R Travel Demand Model. This will be a change order to decrease the award by $75,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $635,000.00. This deductive change order is due to a discount provided while exercising the optional year of this contract.
Department: Capital Improvement
Award to: Replica, Inc.
City & State: Leawood, KS
Current Contract Estimated Amount: $710,000.00
Change Order Amount: -$ 75,000.00
Total estimated Amount not to Exceed: $635,000.00
Account(s): 190-4746-38290-580270-
PCP20PLANDOCS
Funding Source(s): 2020 Capital Improvement Plan
District(s): All
This was a Request for Proposals - Service Contract. | | |
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24-1043
| 1 | 25. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action to authorize the expenditure of District 6 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $3,500.00, to fund the attendance and participation in the 14th Annual Texas Tribune Festival for the office of District 6, serves a municipal purpose of setting the standard for sound governance and fiscal management, as well as cultivating an environment conducive to strong economic development. | | |
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24-1050
| 1 | 26. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to take the steps necessary to opt into healthcare coverage of gender-affirming care for City of El Paso employees; and, in advance of implementation, to conduct a review including benchmarking of coverage provided by peer cities and other local government entities, analysis of typical claims, and development of potential coverage options to be presented to the City Council within 60 days. | | |
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24-716
| 2 | 27. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance granting to Valu Advertising, LLC a non-exclusive franchise for waste containers on sidewalks and other city property. | | |
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24-985
| 2 | 28. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance amending the following provisions of El Paso City Code Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 14 (Off-Street Parking, Loading and Storage Standards), Article I (Vehicular Parking), Section 050 (Parking Requirements and Standards) and Section 070 (Parking Reductions). The penalty is as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. [POSTPONED FROM 08-27-2024] | | |
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24-1040
| 1 | 29. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance ordering a Special Election to be held in the City of El Paso, Texas to determine whether to revoke the City’s authority to issue bonds for the Multipurpose Performing Arts and Entertainment Facility voted at the City’s November 6, 2012 Election; making provision for the conduct of the election; and resolving other matters incident and related to such election. | | |
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24-1009
| 1 | 30. | | Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements | Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager is authorized to sign a Street Improvement and Maintenance Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between the City of El Paso (“City”) and The Rim Area Neighborhood Association, Inc. (“Association”) for the design, installation, and maintenance of right-of-way and landscaping improvements for traffic calming on Hague Road between Stanton Street and Rim Road. | | |
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24-1021
| 1 | 31. | | Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements | The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 6.6 - Ensure continued financial stability and accountability through sound financial management, budgeting and reporting.
Award Summary:
Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign Contract No. 2024-0412R Auditing Services and Grants for the Office of the Comptroller between the City of El Paso (“City”) and Forvis Mazars, LLP for auditing services for Office of the Comptroller for a five (5) year term from the effective date to be exercised by the City Manager or designee, for an estimated total cost of $1,738,550.00 for the term; and that service provider is to be paid based on the services performed.
Contract Variance:
The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $263,550.00 for the term, which represents a 17.87%, increase due to the current market conditions for professional services.
Department: Office of the Comptroller
Award to: Forvis Mazars, LLP
City & State: Dallas, TX
Item(s): All
Initial Term: 5 Years
Option Term: NA
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24-1003
| 3 | 32. | | Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements | The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 6.8 Support transparent and inclusive government.
Award Summary:
Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign Contract No. 2024-0244R Cybersecurity Audits for the Internal Audit Department between the City of El Paso (“City”) and Global Solutions Group, Inc., for cybersecurity audit services for the Internal Audit Department for an initial three year term in an estimated total cost of $600,000; and two, one-year options in an estimated total cost of $400,000; for a total of five years, in an aggregated, estimated amount of $1,000,000; and that service provider is to be paid based on the services performed.
Contract Variance:
Not applicable, this is a new contract.
Department: Internal Audit
Award to: Global Solutions Group, Inc.
City & State: Oak Park, MI
Item(s): All
Initial Term: 3 Years
Option Term: 2 - 1 Year
Total Contract Time: 5 Years
Annual Estimated Award: $200,000.00
Initial Term Estimated Award: $600,000.00
Option Term Estimated Award: $400,000.00
Total Estimated Award: $1,000,000.00 | | |
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24-1006
| 1 | 33. | | Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements | The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 7.2 Improve competitiveness through infrastructure improvements impacting the quality of life.
Award Summary:
Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2024-0124 Job Order Contracting and Facilities Construction to Noble General Contractors, LLC, Veliz Company, LLC dba Veliz Construction, Amstar, Inc., Jordan Foster Construction, LLC, and Mirador Enterprises, Inc. for an initial term of Two (2) years and three (3), one (1) year options. The length of each contract including the initial term plus options is five (5) years for an estimated total aggregate of $40,000,000.00. The award of the contracts will allow to perform maintenance, repair, alteration, renovation, remediation, or minor construction for City of El Paso facilities using the Job Order contract method.
Department: Streets and Maintenance
Award to: Noble General Contractors, LLC
City & State: El Paso, TX
Initial Term: Two (2) Years
Option Terms: Three (3) - One (1) Year Terms
Award to: Veliz Company, LLC dba Veliz Construction
City & State: El Paso | | |
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24-934
| 1 | 34. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance granting a Special Privilege License to EPT Montecillo I-10 Development, LLC to permit the construction, installation, maintenance, use, and repair of a surface encroachment for two (2) Art Sculptures and Ancillary Items over City right-of-way at the roundabout intersection located at Vin Rambla Drive and Vin Roda Drive, additionally, this ordinance encompasses the placement of twenty three (23) wayfinding signs and nine (9) electric meters at various locations within the Montecillo Development; setting the license term for a term of ten years (10) with one (1) renewable ten (10) year term.
Location: Vin Rambla Drive and Vin Roda Drive, and various locations within the Montecillo Development
Applicant: EPT Montecillo I-10 Development, LLC, PSPN23-00007 | | |
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24-887
| 1 | 35. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a quitclaim (tax resale) deed conveying all right, title and interest to Ignacio Villanueva Macias, to the following and described parcel:
Tract 11, (.48 Acre), Block 44, San Elizario, 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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24-993
| 1 | 36. | | Other Business | Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to that certain Subrecipient Agreement dated January 31, 2023 by and between the City of El Paso and the Better Business Bureau Foundation El Paso ("BBB"), a 50l(c)(3) non-profit organization, to revise the funding amount and increase it by $140,000, the Scope of Work listed as Attachment "A," and the Budget listed as Attachment "B" of the agreement. | | |
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24-1001
| 1 | 37. | | Other Business | Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Subrecipient Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and LiftFund, providing $200,000 to LiftFund to administer ARPA Act funds for the continuation of the Interest Buy-Down Program to small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. | | |
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24-1002
| 1 | 38. | | Other Business | Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to that certain Subrecipient Agreement dated January 31, 2023 by and between the City of El Paso and the Project Vida Inc. ("Project Vida"), a Texas non-profit corporation, to revise the funding amount and increase it by $200,000, the Scope of Work listed as Attachment "A," and the Budget listed as Attachment "B" of the agreement. | | |
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24-1007
| 1 | 39. | | Other Business | Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment of the Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement dated May 6, 2014 by and between the CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS, a home-rule municipality of El Paso County, Texas and TENET HOSPITALS LIMITED (hereinafter referred to as "TENET"), a Texas limited partnership, duly acting herein by and through its general partner, to revise the full-time definition, in exchange for a reduced Grant Period and total aggregate Grant amount. | | |
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24-1020
| 1 | 40. | | Other Business | Discussion and action that City Council approve a Task Order in the amount of $443,865.47 to International Eagle Enterprises Inc. for the construction of Palomino Laramie Intersection Drainage Improvements. | | |
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24-905
| 1 | 41. | | Other Business | Discussion and action on a Resolution of the City Council, of the City of El Paso, Texas, calling for the 2024 general election in the City of El Paso, to be held on November 5, 2024, to fill the expired terms of the Mayor, four District Representatives Nos 2, 3, 4 and 7 and five Municipal Court Judges Court Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and the Judge of the Municipal Court of Appeals; and calling for a Special Election in the City of El Paso, to be held November 5, 2024, to fill a City Council vacancy in the office of Representative for District No. 1, and making provisions for the conduct of the election; and authorizing a contract with El Paso County to furnish election services and equipment. | | |
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24-1012
| 1 | 42. | | Other Business | Discussion and action that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to effectuate the listed budget transfers, attached to the Resolution as Exhibit A, for the Capital Improvement Department and Animal Services Department in support of El Paso Animal Service’s relocation to 5625 Confetti Drive (Morehead); for the Museum and Cultural Affairs Division in support of project needs associated with the Mexican American Cultural Center; and for the El Paso Police Department’s purchase of minor capital equipment. | | |
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24-992
| 1 | 43. | | Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements | Discussion and action on the award of Task Order 14V-1 for Solicitation 2021-0811, Animal Services Kennels and HVAC Improvements to Veliz Company, LLC for a total estimated award of $7,280,403.51. | | |
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24-983
| 1 | 44. | | Other Business | Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso And Wright & Dalbin Architects, Inc., a Texas Company, for a project known as “Architect & Engineering Services for the Construction of the Doniphan Citizen Collection Station” for an amount not to exceed $413,671.00; and that the City Engineer be authorized to approve additional Basic Services and Reimbursables for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 and to approve Additional Services for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 if such services are necessary for the proper execution of the project and the increased amounts are within the appropriate budgets of the project for a total amount of $513,671.00; and that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for the execution of the Agreement. | | |
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24-1054
| 1 | EX1. | | Executive Session | Revocation and defeasance of general obligation bonds related to the 2012 bond election for the downtown multipurpose performing arts and entertainment facility. HQ#3170 (551.071) | | |
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