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23-526
| 1 | 1. | | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 11, 2023, the Work Session of April 10, 2023, and the Agenda Review Meeting of April 10, 2023. | | |
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23-117
| 1 | 2. | | Request to Excuse | REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS | | |
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23-534
| 3 | 3. | | Resolutions | That the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to sign a Lessor's Approval of Assignment on Butterfield Trail Industrial Park Lease by and between the City of El Paso ("Lessor"), 50 Walter Jones Blvd., Inc. ("Assignor'') and Exeter 50 Walter Jones Blvd., L.P. ("Assignee"), for the following property:
Approximately 240,695 square feet of land being a portion of Lot 1, Block 15, Butterfield Trail Industrial Park Unit Ill, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, municipally known as 50 Walter Jones Blvd., El Paso, Texas.
Initial term is forty (40) years plus one (1) additional options to extend for a period of ten (10) years and annual rent of $57,766.80 or $4,813.90 per month. | | |
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23-538
| 2 | 4. | | Resolutions | That the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign a Lessor's Approval of Assignment of the General Aviation Commercial Ground Lease by and among the City of El Paso ("Lessor"), TJW Aviation, LLC ("Assignor"), and American Air Lodge, L.P. ("Assignee") for the following described property:
Parcel 2C, being a portion of Lot 2, Block 4, El Paso International Airport Tracts, Unit 10, consisting of approximately 60,050 square feet of land, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas and municipally known and numbered as 1776 American Drive, El Paso, Texas.
Term: Current term expires on March 31, 2027 (no options to extend current lease). Rental Fee: 60,050 square feet at $0.3996 = $24,000 per annum or $2,000.00 per month. | | |
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23-552
| 1 | 5. | | Resolutions | Authorize the City Manager to sign a one-year Agreement between the City of El Paso; the United States of America (General Services Administration); El Paso Infrastructure Collaborative, LLC (EPIC); and Jose and Carmen Silva Family Limited Partnership (Silva) to preserve all terms and conditions in previous Lease Agreements regarding properties next to the Stanton bridge leased by the U.S. General Services Administration and occupied by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. | | |
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23-561
| 1 | 6. | | Resolutions | That the Mayor be authorized to sign a binational Cooperation Agreement between the City of El Paso (“City”) and El Colegio de la Frontera Norte, Asociación Civil (“El COLEF”) to conduct a longitudinal survey to collect information and capture cross-border social and economic activities for a period of twenty five (25) months for the amount of $266,157.00 with an option to extend for an additional twenty four (24) months for an additional $262,628.00. | | |
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23-556
| 1 | 7. | | Resolutions | A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Sister City Agreement between the City of El Paso, State of Texas, and the City of Torreon, State of Coahuila, the United Mexican States. | | |
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23-517
| 1 | 8. | | Resolutions | That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (See Attachment A). | | |
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23-544
| 1 | 9. | | Resolutions | That the City Manager is authorized to execute the Department of the Army Easement for Electric Power or Communication Facility granted by the Secretary of the Army under Title 10, United States Code, Section 2668 to the City of El Paso to allow the City to access and use 5.739 acres, more or less, located on Fort Bliss west of Flager Street and Santa Fe Trail intersection for construction, operation and maintenance of an existing City emergency services radio tower and associated facilities for the transmission, reception and relay of the signals at no cost to the City. | | |
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23-479
| 2 | 10. | | Resolutions | 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 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) -Titanic Ave at Howard St Traffic Circle project, which has an estimated total project cost of $218,885.36 of which the estimated local government participation amount is estimated at $87,123.65. 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. [POSTPONED FROM 04-11-2023] | | |
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23-580
| 1 | 11. | | Board Re-Appointments | Bertha A. Gallardo to the City Plan Commission by Mayor Oscar Leeser. | | |
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23-583
| 1 | 12. | | Board Re-Appointments | Angela Jimenez to the Historic Landmark Commission by Representative Art Fierro, District 6. | | |
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23-574
| 1 | 13. | | Board Appointments | Veronica Carrillo to the Fair Housing Task Force by Representative Chris Canales, District 8. | | |
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23-579
| 1 | 14. | | Board Appointments | Ruben Ramirez to the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee by Mayor Oscar Leeser. | | |
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23-531
| 1 | 15. | | 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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23-535
| 1 | 16. | | 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 2023-0402 Rescue Concentrate Disinfectant to Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc for a three (3) year term for an estimated amount of $118,512.00. This contract will allow maintaining the animal shelter spaces clean and disinfected.
Contract Variance:
There is no contract variance, unit cost remains the same.
Department: Animal Services
Vendor: Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc.
Lakeville, MN
Item(s): All
Term: 3 years
Annual Estimated Award: $39,504.00
Total Estimated Award: $118,512.00
Account No.: 225 - 2580 - 25110 - 531110
Funding Source: Animal Services Funds
District(s): All
This is a Low Bid, unit price contract.
The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and the Animal Services Departments recommend award as indicated to Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. | | |
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23-527
| 1 | 17. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action to direct the City Manager and the City Attorney to contact state agencies as they relate to ongoing Public Safety legislation, appropriations; to include any state efforts to establish a new Department of Public Safety “DPS” Regional Headquarters in El Paso. | | |
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23-575
| 1 | 18. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action to recognize the El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department and their efforts towards Global Youth Service Day 2023. | | |
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23-576
| 1 | 19. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action to recognize April 29, 2023 as Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros, and recognize the work of the Public Libraries and Parks and Recreation Department as they provide free books to children at the event. | | |
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23-572
| 1 | 20. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to implement a city program to provide free menstrual products in all City facilities. | | |
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23-578
| 1 | 21. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action on approving a Resolution to implement a City of El Paso municipal ID program. | | |
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23-584
| 1 | 22. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to have staff supply each representative with a monthly report on general fund, discretionary fund, and gas card usage for the transparent use of tax dollars and financial management. | | |
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23-585
| 1 | 23. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and take action to direct the City Manager to clarify whether City Council Members’ gas cards apply to the city’s “lame duck” policy, including an explanation of the procedures and a summary of the guidelines. If no policy currently exists, direct the City Manager to develop a policy. | | |
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23-582
| 1 | 24. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action to recognize April 2023 as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. Parkinson’s disease is a serious and life-changing disorder, and the observance of Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month unites people around the world in their commitment to improve the quality of life for those fighting the disease. | | |
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23-581
| 1 | 25. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action on a Resolution declaring that the expenditure of discretionary funds from City Council District 2 in the amount not to exceed $1,000 to fund the registration costs of the 2023 National Neighborhood USA Conference for the Presidents of Recognized Neighborhood Associations in District 2, serves a municipal purpose of cultivating an environment conducive to strong, economic development, promoting the visual image of El Paso, enhancing El Paso’s quality of life and nurturing and promoting a healthy, sustainable community. | | |
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23-530
| 1 | 26. | | Operational Focus Updates | Presentation on the “City Watch Camera Expansion Project”. | | |
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23-521
| 1 | 27. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance granting Elite Medical Transport of Texas, LLC., a franchise extension and amending Ordinance No. 019172 to modify its franchise rate, and to operate a non-emergency ambulance transfer service. | | |
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23-522
| 1 | 28. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance granting Dominion Ambulance, LLC., a franchise extension and amending Ordinance No. 019171 to modify its franchise rate, and to operate a non-emergency ambulance transfer service. | | |
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23-523
| 1 | 29. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance granting South Texas Ambulance Response, Inc., D/B/A Revive Mobile Health, a franchise extension and amending Ordinance No. 019426 to modify its franchise rate, and to operate a non-emergency ambulance transfer service. | | |
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23-524
| 1 | 30. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance granting Life Ambulance Service, Inc. a franchise extension and amending Ordinance No. 019173 to modify its franchise rate, and to operate a non-emergency ambulance transfer service. | | |
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23-528
| 1 | 31. | | Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements | 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:
Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2023-0232 Cleaning Services for Public Art Sites to Edith Castañon dba Señor Clean for an initial three (3) year term for an estimated amount of $508,350.00. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $338,900.00. 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 $847,250.00. This contract will allow MCAD to have the art sites clean.
Contract Variance:
No contract variance
Department: Museum and Cultural Affairs Department
Vendor: Edith Castañon dba Señor Clean
El Paso, TX
Items(s): All
Initial Term: 3 years
Option to Extend: 2 years
Annual Estimated Award: $169,450.00
Initial Term Estimated Award: $508,350.00 (3 years)
Total Estimated Award: $847,250.00 (5 years)
Account No.: 454-4005-522150-54320
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23-529
| 1 | 32. | | Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements | 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 2023-0373 Modesto Gomez Park Improvements to Keystone GC, LLC for a total estimated award of $1,662,667.66. The project consists of removal and disposal of existing chain link fencing, concrete and asphalt. Park improvements including installation of new chain link fencing, irrigation system, and asphalt, repair of existing asphalt, reseeding a portion of the park and new infield mix and sod at the baseball field. The additive alternate would include removal and disposal of the concrete/asphalt walking trail and installation of a new walking trail around the perimeter of the park.
Department Capital Improvement
Award To: Keystone GC, LLC
El Paso, TX
Item(s): Base Bid and Additive Alternate
Initial Term: 240 Consecutive Calendar Days
Base Bid: $1,557,812.78
Additive Alternate: $104,854.88
Total Estimated Award: $1,662,667.66
Funding Source: 2012 Quality of Life B | | |
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23-548
| 1 | 33. | | Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements | 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:
Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2023-0311 Blackie Chesher Park Storage Facility Improvements to BLACK STALLION CONTRACTORS INC. for a total estimated award of $684,219.55. The project will consist of removal of existing sidewalk, curb, gutter, fence, asphalt, and installation of site improvements to include the construction of pre-fabricated metal building.
Department Capital Improvement
Award To: BLACK STALLION CONTRACTORS INC.
El Paso, TX
Item(s): Base Bid
Initial Term: 210 Consecutive Calendar Days
Base Bid: $684,219.55
Total Estimated Award: $684,219.55
Funding Source: 2012 Quality of Life Bond
Account: 190 - 4800 - 580270 - 29010 - PCP13PRKA17
District(s): 7
This is a Low Bid procurement, lump sum contract.
The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments recommend award as indicated to BLACK STALLION CONTRACTORS INC., the lowes | | |
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23-551
| 1 | 34. | | Operational Focus Updates | Annual presentation to council on the Stormwater Utility. | | |
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23-540
| 1 | 35. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of El Paso, Texas, Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $192,215,000 for system improvements and to refund certain obligations issued for system improvements; and resolving matters which are necessary to effect such issuance, including the delegation of matters relating to the sale and issuance of the bonds to an authorized City officer or employee within certain specified parameters. | | |
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23-541
| 1 | 36. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance authorizing the issuance of “City of El Paso, Texas, Municipal Drainage Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2023” in an amount not to exceed $25,330,000 to refund certain previously issued obligations of the City; and resolving matters which are necessary to effect such issuance, including the delegation of matters relating to the sale and issuance of the bonds to an authorized City officer or employee within certain specified parameters. | | |
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23-384
| 1 | 37. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST22-00009, to allow for a governmental use, building on the property described as Lot 1, Block 47, Pebble Hills Unit 4 Replat, 10832 Ivanhoe Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.04.260 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.
The proposed special permit meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Subject Property: 10832 Ivanhoe Drive
Applicant: Brad Thompson - Capital Improvement Department, City of El Paso, PZST22-00009 | | |
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23-385
| 4 | 38. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance changing the zoning of Lots 9, 10, and 11, Block 3, Hughes Subdivision, 5649 Beacon Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to A-O (Apartment/Office). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.
The proposed rezoning meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Subject Property: 5649 Beacon Avenue
Applicant: Brian Eduardo Acosta Gonzalez, PZRZ21-00028 | | |
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23-392
| 1 | 39. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance changing the zoning of the property described as a portion of Blocks 7, 10, 11, 14, Alleys, Grandview Avenue and closed Streets Highland Park Addition, 1901 Grandview Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-5 (Residential) and C-1/c (Commercial/condition) to S-D/c (Special Development/conditions), Pursuant to Section 20.04.360, imposing conditions, and approving a Detailed Site Development Plan pursuant to Section 20.04.150 and 20.10.360 of the El Paso City Code to allow for a medical office and front, rear, side, and side street yard setback reductions as permitted in the S-D (Special Development) zone district. The penalty is as provided for in chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.
The proposed rezoning meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Subject Property: 1901 Grandview Avenue
Applicant: Physician Reliance, LLC. - PZRZ22-00032 | | |
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23-393
| 2 | 40. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance changing the zoning of the West Twenty Feet of Lot 19, and all of Lots 20 through 23, Block 64, Cotton Addition, 1820 Myrtle Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to G-MU (General Mixed Use) and approving a Master Zoning Plan with reduction to minimum district area required and 100% parking reduction. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.
The proposed rezoning meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Subject Property: 1820 Myrtle Avenue
Applicant: L & T 1820, LLC. - PZRZ22-00033 | | |
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23-554
| 1 | 41. | | Other Business | Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit FY2024 grant application for the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) and to accept, alter, decline, modify, terminate, and/or execute all necessary documents related to the grant. The grant period will be from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. Requesting grant funding for $2,010,810.22 for personnel salaries, travel, and operating expenses. Cash Match amount will be $ 563,652.43. If awarded, the grant will provide financial support to the Police Department’s Auto Theft Task Force to combat motor vehicle theft, burglary of motor vehicles, and fraud-related motor vehicle crime. | | |
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23-569
| 1 | 42. | | Other Business | Discussion and action to approve budget transfer to increase FY2023 Confiscated Funds and appropriations a total of $750,000 in State and Federal Confiscated funds. | | |
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23-537
| 1 | 43. | | Other Business | Presentation, discussion and action of the 2nd Quarter Financial Report, adoption of the revised City of El Paso Budget Policy which allows for the establishment of a Pay for Futures Fund to solely support Police, Fire and civilian compensation increases, and to authorize the City Manager or his designee to allocate $15 million in sales tax revenue surplus from FY 2023 for the Pay for Futures Fund. [POSTPONED FROM 04-25-2023] | | |
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23-549
| 1 | 44. | | Other Business | Presentation and introduction to the 49th Year (2023-2024) Annual Action Plan for the following Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Entitlement Grants: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs. Following this introduction, a 30-day public comment period will commence, after which the Final Annual Action Plan will be presented to Council for approval. | | |
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23-569
| 1 | 42. | | Other Business | Discussion and action to approve budget transfer to increase FY2023 Confiscated Funds and appropriations a total of $750,000 in State and Federal Confiscated funds. | | |
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