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23-329
| 1 | 1. | | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 28, 2023, the Agenda Review Meeting of February 27, 2023, and the Work Session of January 30, 2023. | | |
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23-114
| 1 | 2. | | Request to Excuse | Request to Excuse Representative Art Fierro from the March 14, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting. | | |
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23-284
| 1 | 3. | | Resolutions | A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an Amendment to the Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between the CITY OF EL PASO ("City") and LEGATE CO TEXAS, LLC ("Applicant”) for the renovation of a mixed-use building located in downtown El Paso at 201 East San Antonio Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79901. The Amendment will replace Exhibit D in its entirety. | | |
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23-346
| 1 | 4. | | Resolutions | A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an Amendment to the Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between the CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS and 309 MILLS, LLC to support an infill renovation project for the downtown building commonly known as the De Soto, located at 309 East Mills Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79901. The Amendment will require the Applicant to increase the minimum investment amount to $2.4 million. | | |
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23-335
| 2 | 5. | | Resolutions | That the El Paso City Council authorizes the submission of a grant application to the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas, Homeland Security Grant Division, grant application number 2998209 for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as “Local Border Security Program” to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $511,869.98. No cash match is required. The grant period will be from September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024. | | |
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23-336
| 1 | 6. | | Resolutions | That the El Paso City Council authorizes the submission of a grant application to the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas, Homeland Security Grant Division, grant application number 3060708 for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as “West Texas Anti-Gang Center” to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $4,613,209.85. No cash match is required. The grant period will be from September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024. | | |
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23-324
| 1 | 7. | | Resolutions | That the Planning and Inspection liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved. (See Attachment A). | | |
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23-347
| 1 | 8. | | Resolutions | That the Mayor of the City of El Paso be authorized to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the County of El Paso to build a stormwater retention basin in the vicinity of the Greater El Paso Landfill in order to provide for the public health, safety and welfare of the residents in the El Paso region.
That the City Manager or designee be authorized to sign any additional related paperwork, including all understanding and assurances contained therein, and accept, reject, alter, or terminate the resulting Interlocal Agreement, authorized budget transfers and submit necessary revisions to the operational plan. No cash match is required. | | |
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23-323
| 1 | 9. | | Resolutions | That the City Manager is hereby authorized to sign an Amendment to the Lease Agreement with the Government of the Country of El Salvador, changing the effective date of November 1, 2022, for the lease of space located at 400 W. San Antonio, Suite B, El Paso, Texas 79901 and administratively approve non-material amendments as may be required to administer the Lease. | | |
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23-343
| 1 | 10. | | Resolutions | Approve a Resolution that the Taxpayer, EDWARD W. ARMENDARIZ, has met the requirements of Section 33.011 of the Tax Code for the request of waiver of penalties and interest and the City waives the penalty and interest amount on the 2022 delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 33.011(j)(1) of the Tax Code in the amount of $568.96, for the property with the following legal description: 12 MESA DEL CASTILLO #4 LOT 18 10302.17 SQ FT. | | |
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23-330
| 4 | 11. | | Resolutions | A Resolution finding the Artcraft Project will have no adverse impact to the Sunset Terrace Linear Park, and that the City Council designates the City Engineer as the person authorized to certify this in writing. | | |
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23-342
| 3 | 12. | | Resolutions | That the City Manager is hereby authorized to sign an Amendment #1 to the Advance Funding Agreement between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, dated May 14, 2014 (“Original AFA”). The scope of work for the Original AFA were improvements to bridges along Interstate 10 along Porfirio Diaz Street to Missouri Avenue and aesthetic towers and bridge railing at the I-10/ US 54 Interchange between Copia Street and Chelsea Street. Amendment #1 replaces Attachment A of the Original AFA with attachment A-1, entitled Payment Provisions and Work Responsibilities, to reflect a decrease in the City’s financial participation from $10,000,000.00 to $8,800,000.00 | | |
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23-351
| 1 | 13. | | Resolutions | A Resolution that the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and El Paso County for a basic pet enrichment and care program for a term of one (1) year with an option to continue the program two (2) additional one (1) year periods. | | |
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23-313
| 1 | 14. | | Board Appointments | Alfredo Borrego to the City Plan Commission by Representative Alexsandra Annello, District 2. | | |
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23-322
| 1 | 15. | | Board Appointments | Ryan Woodcraft to the Ethics Review Commission by Representative Isabel Salcido, District 5. | | |
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23-344
| 1 | 16. | | 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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23-361
| 1 | 17. | | Notice of Campaign Contributions | For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Joe Molinar in the amount of $750.00 from Rachel B Harracksingh. | | |
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23-349
| 1 | 18. | | Requests to Issue Purchase Orders | The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 8.1 Deliver prevention, intervention, and mobilization services to promote a healthy, productive, and safe community.
Request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue a purchase order to El Paso County Hospital District dba University Medical Center of El Paso referencing Contract 2020-268 El Paso County Hospital District - Lab Services. This change order is to increase the contract by $162,500.00 for a total amount not to exceed $812,500.00. The change order will cover additional expenses for lab services for the duration of the contract term.
Contract Variance:
No contract variance
Department:? Health Department
Award to:? El Paso County Hospital District dba University Medical Center of El Paso
? El Paso, TX
Total Estimated Award:? $162,500.00
Account No:? 341-1000-41060-521120
Funding Source: ? General Fund
District(s):? All
This is an Interlocal Agreement. | | |
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23-326
| 1 | 19. | | Bids | The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 7.2 - Improve Competitiveness through Infrastructure Improvements Impacting the Quality of Life.
Award Summary:
The award of Solicitation 2023-0307 Heavy Duty Vehicle and Tank Repair Services to Frontera Radiators and Parts, Inc., for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $194,325.00. This contract will allow for the maintenance and repair services of radiators for the cooling systems and HVAC systems for all vehicles and equipment in the City’s inventory.
Contract Variance:
The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $7,565.85 for the initial term, which represents a 4.05% increase due to price increases.
Department: Streets and Maintenance
Vendor: Frontera Radiators and Parts, Inc.
El Paso, TX
Initial Term: 3 years
Annual Estimated Award: $64,775.00 (1 year)
Total Estimated Award: $194,325.00 (3 years)
Account No.: 532 - 3600 - 531210 - 37020 - P3701 (Parts)
532 - 3600 - 531250 - 37020 - P3701 (Service)
Funding Source: Int | | |
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23-366
| 1 | 20. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action on a Resolution that declares the expenditure of District 8 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed $3,500.00 to fund the registration cost for the El Paso Neighborhoods USA conference for Presidents of 17 Recognized Neighborhood Associations in District 8 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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23-367
| 1 | 21. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City of El Paso sets a goal to reach a minimum hourly wage of $15 for City of El Paso employees by the end of FY2026; and that the City of El Paso will monitor progress towards this goal and consider future increases to ensure that City employees are able to earn a wage that allows them to support themselves and their families. | | |
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23-364
| 1 | 22. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action to approve a Resolution recognizing March 21, 2023 as World Down Syndrome Day. | | |
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23-368
| 1 | 23. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action regarding the procedure for appointment of Cary Westin as Interim City Manager effective June 30, 2023. | | |
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23-369
| 1 | 24. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action to establish a defined process with formal input from members of Council and the Mayor for the selection of both an interim City Manager and ultimately a permanent City Manager. | | |
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23-365
| 1 | 25. | | Members of the City Council | Presentation and discussion by Emergence Health Network of their 2022 annual report on activities, collaborations, and partnerships with local entities. | | |
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23-345
| 1 | 26. | | Operational Focus Updates | Presentation and discussion from the Office of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, representative of Texas' 16th Congressional District, on the upcoming FY2024 appropriations process and other federal legislative updates. | | |
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23-362
| 1 | 27. | | Operational Focus Updates | Presentation and discussion from the Office of Congressman Tony Gonzales, representative of Texas' 23rd Congressional District, on the upcoming FY2024 appropriations process and other federal legislative updates. | | |
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23-362
| 1 | 27. | | Operational Focus Updates | Presentation and discussion from the Office of Congressman Tony Gonzales, representative of Texas' 23rd Congressional District, on the upcoming FY2024 appropriations process and other federal legislative updates. | | |
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23-334
| 1 | 28. | | Operational Focus Updates | Discussion and action on the FY 24 Community Project Funding requests to be submitted for consideration through the House Appropriations Committee process. | | |
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23-334
| 1 | 28. | | Operational Focus Updates | Discussion and action on the FY 24 Community Project Funding requests to be submitted for consideration through the House Appropriations Committee process. | | |
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23-333
| 1 | 29. | | Operational Focus Updates | Budget Update - Fixed Costs and Quality of Life. | | |
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23-341
| 1 | 30. | | Operational Focus Updates | Management Update on the Office of Climate and Sustainability. | | |
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23-283
| 2 | 31. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance approving an amendment to the Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Five, City of El Paso, Texas, to allocate up to Fifty Thousand Dollars of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone annual revenue to the Downtown Plan Alley Activation effort to support improvements to Henry Trost Court; to allocate up to Eight Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone annual revenue to the Downtown Street Tree Master Plan effort to support improvements to West Main Drive between North Santa Fe Street and North El Paso Street; adopting said amendments as required by Section 311.011(e) Texas Tax Code. | | |
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23-348
| 3 | 32. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance vacating a portion of Marks Street right-of-way and a portion of Herbert Street right-of-way within the Franklin D. Roosevelt Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.
Applicant: Housing Opportunity Management Enterprises (HOME) - City of El Paso, SURW22-00008 | | |
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23-352
| 1 | 33. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance amending Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.08 (Street Rentals), Section 15.08.150 (Shared Mobility Devices), to make the current permitting program permanent. The penalty is as provided in Section 15.08.150 of the El Paso City Code. | | |
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23-350
| 1 | 34. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance amending Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.28 (Animal Shelter Advisory Committee), Section 7.28.050 (Quorum and Procedures) of the El Paso Code. The City of El Paso wishes to re-insert a previously inadvertently deleted section in Title 7, Chapter 28, Section 7.28.050. | | |
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23-332
| 1 | 35. | | Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements | The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 7.2 - Improve competitiveness through infrastructure improvements impacting the quality of life.
Discussion and action on the request that the Managing Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to notify Sierra Machinery, Inc. that the City is terminating Contract No. 2021-0742 Volvo, Gradall and Doosan Parts and Service for convenience, pursuant to the Purchase Order Terms and Conditions - Section 7A of this contract, and that the termination shall be effective as of March 14, 2023. | | |
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23-325
| 1 | 36. | | 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 on the request that the Managing Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) to Sierra Machinery, Inc., the sole and authorized distributor for the 2023-0157 Volvo, Gradall and Doosan Parts and Service, for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $720,000.00, with a stipulation that Sierra Machinery, Inc. provides an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year. This contract will allow for the maintenance of equipment used by the Environmental Services and Streets and Maintenance Departments.
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The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $40,000.00 per year, which represents a 20% increase due to parts and service prices increasing.
Department: Streets and Maintenance
Award To: Sierra Machinery, Inc. El Paso, TX
Initial Term: 3 Years
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23-328
| 1 | 37. | | 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 on the award of Solicitation 2023-0087 McNeilus Parts and Service to McNeilus Financial, Inc. dba McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing Co. for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $975,000.00. This contract will allow the purchase of McNeilus parts and service for the Fleet Division.
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The difference based on comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $150,000.00 for the initial term, which represents a 18.18% increase due to price increases.
Department: Streets and Maintenance
Vendor: McNeilus Financial, Inc. dba McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing Co.
Dodge Center, MN
Initial Term: 3 Years
Annual Estimated Award: $325,000.00
Total Estimated Award: $975,000.00
Account No.: 532 - 3600 - 531210 - 37020 - P3701 (Parts)
532 - 3600 - 531250 - 37020 - P3701 (Service)
Funding Source: Internal Service Fund
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23-261
| 1 | 38. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance amending Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.48 (Public Swimming Pools and Spas), Section 9.48.010 (Purpose) of the El Paso City Code. | | |
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23-280
| 1 | 39. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance granting to Jessica Soto Prado and Hugo Prado DBA PS Ads a non-exclusive franchise for waste containers on sidewalks and other city property. | | |
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23-327
| 1 | 40. | | Other Business | Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign a two-year On-Call Agreement for Professional Services to perform planning, public engagement, and urban design services on a task-by-task basis by and between the City of El Paso and each of the following six (6) selected firms:
1) CallisonRTKL, Inc.
2) Asakura Robinson, LLC
3) Kimley-Horn, and Associates, Inc.
4) Surroundings Studio, LLC
5) Able City, LLC
6) Mend Collaborative, Inc.
Each agreement will be for an amount not to exceed $350,000.00, and each agreement will include authorization for the City Engineer to approve additional Basic Services and Reimbursable 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 that the increased amounts are within the appropriate budgets of a project; and that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources, make any necessary budget transfers, and execute any and all documents necessary for the execution of the agreement. | | |
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23-340
| 1 | 41. | | Other Business | Discussion and action to approve an amendment to the City of El Paso’s 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan in order to add the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan. | | |
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23-335
| 2 | 5. | | Resolutions | That the El Paso City Council authorizes the submission of a grant application to the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas, Homeland Security Grant Division, grant application number 2998209 for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as “Local Border Security Program” to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $511,869.98. No cash match is required. The grant period will be from September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024. | | |
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