The City Of El Paso, Texas - www.elpasotexas.gov

VOTING AGENDA

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED, AS REVISED

ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA WILL BE CONSIDERED BY CITY COUNCIL TO BE ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION UNLESS SEPARATE DISCUSSION IS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS. PRIOR TO THE VOTE, MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE MAY ASK QUESTIONS REGARDING ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. WHEN THE VOTE HAS BEEN TAKEN, IF AN ITEM HAS NOT BEEN CALLED OUT FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION, THE ITEM HAS BEEN APPROVED. COUNCIL MAY, HOWEVER, RECONSIDER ANY ITEM AT ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING.

1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES: [MUNICIPAL CLERK, RICHARDA DUFFY MOMSEN, (915) 541-4127]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 28, 2005.

2.REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ACTION TAKEN: EXCUSED

REPRESENTATIVE PRESI ORTEGA, JR.

3A.RESOLUTION: CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO TERMINATE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND LARSON, DODD, STEWART & MYRICK, LLC

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO TERMINATE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND LARSON, DODD, STEWART & MYRICK, LLC, FOR OUTSIDE COUNSEL IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY OF EL PASO'S FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM EFFECTIVE JANUARY 31, 2006. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, SYLVIA BORUNDA FIRTH, (915) 541-4550]

3B.RESOLUTION: CITY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT COMMENCING FEB. 1, 2006 BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND MURRAY, MONTGOMERY AND O'DONNELL

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT COMMENCING FEBRUARY 1, 2006 BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND MURRAY, MONTGOMERY AND O'DONNELL FOR OUTSIDE COUNSEL IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY OF EL PASO'S FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM.

(ALL DISTRICTS)

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, SYLVIA BORUNDA FIRTH, (915) 541-4550]

3C.RESOLUTION: THAT RAYMOND GRAHAM BE APPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, INC.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT RAYMOND GRAHAM BE APPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, INC.

[ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DAVID G. DOBSON, (915) 541-4674]

POSTPONED FROM 12/20/05

3D.RESOLUTION: CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND LICON ENGINEERING CO., INC.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND LICON ENGINEERING CO., INC., FOR CITYWIDE GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($250,000.00). (ALL DISTRICTS)

[ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, RICK CONNER, (915) 541-4200]

3E.RESOLUTION: CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY AND ARTCHITECTURE 1, LP, D.B.A. ARTCHITECTURE - RAWLINGS DENTAL HEALTH CLINIC

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND ARTCHITECTURE 1, LP, D.B.A. ARTCHITECTURE, FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS THE ''RAWLINGS DENTAL HEALTH CLINIC'' FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($69,000.00). (DISTRICT 8)

[ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, RICK CONNER, (915) 541-4200]

3F.RESOLUTION: CITY MANAGER TO AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A TEMPORARY RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND SCOTTISH RITE BODIES

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A TEMPORARY RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO (THE ''CITY'') AND THE EL PASO SCOTTISH RITE BODIES (THE ''OWNER'') TO CONTINUE TO PERMIT CITY EMPLOYEES PARKING AT THE OWNER'S PARKING FACILITIES, LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF DURANGO AND MISSOURI STREETS, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2006, IN ORDER TO REMEDY A SHORTAGE OF AVAILABLE PARKING SPACES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES WORKING AT CITY HALL. (DISTRICT 8)

[FINANCIAL SERVICES, GONZALO CEDILLOS (915) 541-4074]

4A.BOARD APPOINTMENT: GAIL CALDWELL TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

GAIL CALDWELL TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD BY REPRESENTATIVE MELINA CASTRO, DISTRICT 4. [REPRESENTATIVE MELINA CASTRO, (915) 541-4400]

POSTPONED FROM 12/06/05 AND 12/20/05

4B.BOARD APPOINTMENT: ANDY C. SAUCEDO TO THE BROWNFIELDS REDEVELOPMENT BOARD

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

ANDY C. SAUCEDO TO THE BROWNFIELDS REDEVELOPMENT BOARD BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE BETO O'ROURKE, DISTRICT 8 [REPRESENTATIVE BETO O'ROURKE, (915) 541-4268]

POSTPONED FROM 12/20/05

5.APPLICATION FOR TAX REFUND: [TAX OFFICE, JUAN SANDOVAL, (915) 541-4369]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE TAX REFUNDS LISTED ON THE ATTACHMENT POSTED WITH THIS AGENDA BE APPROVED.

TAX REFUNDS

JANUARY 3, 2006

ITEM NO. ________________________

A. LONE STAR TITLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,660.55 OVERPAYMENT OF 2005 TAXES. (PID #C840-999-0150-9500).

B. WASHINGTON MUTUAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,851.40 OVERPAYMENT OF 2004 TAXES. (PID #0185-999-000-3500).

C. THE CADLE COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,817.67 OVERPAYMENT OF 2005 TAXES. (PID# 1993-999-3633-0034).

D. JOHN W. & SUSAN N. LONG IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,923.43 OVERPAYMENT OF 2002 TAXES. (PID# C868-999-0020-0300).

E. DEL NORTE TITLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,669.15 OVERPAYMENT OF 2005 TAXES. (PID #P654-999-1090-0700).

F. LANDAMERICA LAWYERS TITLE OF EL PASO IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,451.80 OVERPAYMENT OF 2005 TAXES. (PID #W564-999-0030-1500).

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RICHARDA DUFFY MOMSEN

CITY CLERK

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JUAN F. SANDOVAL, M.P.A., C.T.A., R.T.A.

TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR

7A.BID: SOLICITATION NO. 2006-040 KAWASAKI MOTORCYCLE PARTS AND SERVICE

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

SOLICITATION NO. 2006-040 KAWASAKI MOTORCYCLE PARTS AND SERVICE

AWARD TO: EDGE KAWASAKI

EL PASO, TEXAS

ITEM(S): PART A, #1, #2 AND #3 AND PART B, ALL

AMOUNT: $50,000.00 (ESTIMATED ANNUALLY)

DEPARTMENT: GENERAL SERVICES-FLEET

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 37370510-503125-45202

FUNDING SOURCE: FLEET SERVICES INTERNAL SERVICE FUND

TOTAL AWARD: $150,000.00 (ESTIMATED)

DISTRICT (S): ALL

GENERAL SERVICES-FLEET AND FINANCIAL SERVICES-PURCHASING DIVISION RECOMMEND AWARD AS INDICATED TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE OFFER MEETING SPECIFICATIONS, FROM RESPONSIBLE PARTIES.

VENDOR OFFERS THE CITY THE OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT AT THE SAME UNIT PRICES FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS IF THE OPTION IS EXERCISED WITHIN THE TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THE AWARD.

THIS IS A REQUIREMENTS TYPE CONTRACT WITH AN INITIAL TERM OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS.

[FINANCIAL SERVICES, JESUS M. JUAREZ, (915) 541-4317]

7B.BID: SOLICITATION NO. 2006-051 FERTILIZER

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

SOLICITATION NO. 2006-051 FERTILIZER

AWARD TO: HELENA CHEMICAL COMPANY

MESQUITE, NEW MEXICO

ITEM(S): #1 AND #2

AMOUNT: $159,555.00 (ESTIMATED ANNUALLY)

DEPARTMENT: PARKS AND RECREATION

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 51010262-503113-01101

FUNDING SOURCE: LAND MANAGEMENT SUPPLIES-GENERAL FUND

TOTAL AWARD: $478,665.00 (ESTIMATED)

DISTRICT (S): ALL

PARKS AND RECREATION AND FINANCIAL SERVICES-PURCHASING DIVISION RECOMMEND AWARD AS INDICATED TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE OFFER MEETING SPECIFICATIONS, FROM RESPONSIBLE PARTIES.

EVEN THOUGH BID SUBMITTED BY CIRCLE BAR SPRAYING INC. WAS LOWER, THEIR ADDING OF $1.31 FREIGHT COSTS PER SACK MADE THEIR BID HIGHER THAN HELENA CHEMICAL COMPANY. (SEE FOOTNOTE ON BID TABULATION SHEET)

VENDOR OFFERS THE CITY THE OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT AT THE SAME UNIT PRICES FOR ONE (1) ADDITIONAL YEAR IF THE OPTION IS EXERCISED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF THE AWARD.

THIS IS A REQUIREMENTS TYPE CONTRACT WITH AN INITIAL TERM OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS.

[FINANCIAL SERVICES, JESUS M. JUAREZ, (915) 541-4317]



7C.BID: SOLICITATION NO. 2006-023 SUNRISE PARK IMPROVEMENTS

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

SOLICITATION NO: 2006-023 SUNRISE PARK IMPROVEMENTS

LOCATION: 3800 SUNRISE AVE

CONTRACTOR: ALLEN CONCRETE, INC.

EL PASO, TEXAS

DEPARTMENT: PARKS

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 14200401-PBE04PA110-29110-508027

FUNDING SOURCE: 2004 BOND PROGRAM

ITEMS: BASE BID I $85,230.00

TOTAL AWARD: $85,230.00

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: APRIL 2006

DISTRICT(S): 2

RECOMMENDATION:

THE DEPARTMENTS OF ENGINEERING AND PARKS AND RECREATION RECOMMEND THE AWARD OF THIS CONTRACT TO ALLEN CONCRETE, INC., THE LOW RESPONSIBLE, RESPONSIVE BIDDER. IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF EL PASO BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE REFERENCED CONTRACT.

WORK UNDER THE UNIT PRICE COMPONENT IS ONLY AN ESTIMATED VALUE AND WILL BE ORDERED, PERFORMED, INVOICED, AND PAID BY MEASURED QUANTITY. THE ACTUAL COST OF THE UNIT PRICE COMPONENT WILL BE THE SUM TOTAL OF UNIT PRICES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT TERM.

AS PART OF THE AWARD OF THIS CONTRACT, THE CITY ENGINEER IS AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGES WHICH ARE NECESSARY FOR PROPER CONSTRUCTION OF THE WORK AND CARRYING OUT THE INTENT OF THE DESIGN, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 PER NUMBERED CHANGE ORDER, AND NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL OF 25% OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT PRICE AS AWARDED, WITHOUT FURTHER AUTHORIZATION BY CITY COUNCIL.

[FINANCIAL SERVICES, BYRON E. JOHNSON, (915) 541-4308]

16A.PUBLIC HEARING: PLANNING - AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE (SALE OF ALCHOLIC BEVERAGES, RESTRICTIONS) SECTION 20.08.090B

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 20 (ZONING) OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE, BY AMENDING SECTION 20.08.090.B (SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, RESTRICTIONS) IN ORDER TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITHIN THREE HUNDRED FEET OF A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SCHOOL, DAY-CARE CENTER OR CHILD-CARE FACILITY. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE CITY OF EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[PLANNING, KIMBERLY FORSYTH, (915) 541-4631] POSTPONED FROM 11/29/05 AND 12/13/05

16D. PUBLIC HEARING - PLANNING: ZONE CHANGE ON 358 PENDALE ROAD ZON05-00098

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF PARCEL 1: TRACT 2D4A AND A PORTION OF TRACT 2D4, BLOCK 9, YSLETA GRANT, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM R-F (RANCH-FARM) TO R-4 (RESIDENTIAL); PARCEL 2: A PORTION OF TRACT 2D4, BLOCK 9, YSLETA GRANT, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM R-F (RANCH-FARM) TO R-4 (RESIDENTIAL); AND PARCEL 3: A PORTION OF TRACT 2D AND TRACT 2D3, BLOCK 9, YSLETA GRANT, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM R-F (RANCH-FARM) TO R-1 (RESIDENTIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 358 PENDALE ROAD. APPLICANT: JOSE M. CHAVEZ, JORGE CHAVEZ, LEILONLI CHAVEZ & RICHARD AGUILAR. ZON05-00098 (DISTRICT 7) [PLANNING, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

|APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. THIRTY-TWO (32) (SCOPE CHANGE) TO BYRNE / ARROW, JOINT

VENTURE FOR CONTRACT NO. 2004-015, PLAZA THEATRE RESTORATION AND EXPANSION PROJECT, FOR AN INCREASED AMOUNT OF $53,545.00. CHANGE ORDER ALSO ADDS FIVE (5) DAYS TO THE CONTRACT TIME. THE PURPOSE OF THIS CHANGE ORDER, DUE TO UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS, IS TO MODIFY STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS IN THE SOUTH WALL OF THE FLY TOWER REQUIRING WIDE FLANGE BEAMS FOR THE RIGGING SUPPORTS. CITY OF EL PASO WILL FUND THESE CHANGES: 14300100-PPW0310-27911-508027. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS ATTACHED.

THE COMPLETION DATE FOR THIS PROJECT THROUGH THIS CHANGE ORDER IS JANUARY 20, 2006.

LOCATION: 125 PIONEER PLAZA

DISTRICT: 8

[FINANCIAL SERVICES, BYRON E. JOHNSON, (915) 541-4308]

ACTION TAKEN: INTRODUCED

PUBLIC COMMENT TYPICALLY IS NOT TAKEN DURING THE INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE INVITED AT THE DATE OF THE SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING.

8A.AN ORDINANCE AFFIRMING THE USE OF CITY PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND YSLETA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DATED AUGUST 2, 2005. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[PARKS AND RECREATION, NORMAN MERRIFIELD, (915) 541-4331]

8B.AN ORDINANCE AFFIRMING THE USE OF CITY PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DATED AUGUST 9, 2005. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[PARKS AND RECREATION, NORMAN MERRIFIELD, (915) 541-4331]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 17, 2006 FOR ITEMS 8A -8B

8C.AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 17, BLOCK 4, STILES GARDENS, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM A-2 (APARTMENT) TO C-4 (COMMERCIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 7144 DALE ROAD. APPLICANT: ALBERT AND LAURA AVILA. ZON05-00097 (DISTRICT 3) [PLANNING, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930]

8D.AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF TRACT 4, PENCE ACREAGE TRACTS, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM C-1 (COMMERCIAL) TO C-3 (COMMERCIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 7550 ALAMEDA AVE. APPLICANT: JUAN RODRIGUEZ AND ADELINA RODRIGUEZ. ZON05-00132 (DISTRICT 3) [PLANNING, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930]

8E.AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF 32.162 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF A PORTION OF SECTION 30, BLOCK 80, TOWNSHIP 1, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY SURVEYS, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM R-F (RANCH FARM) TO R-3A/C (RESIDENTIAL/CONDITION). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 11000 BLOCK OF MCCOMBS. APPLICANT: EL PASO WATER UTILITIES/ PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD. ZON05-00134 (DISTRICT 4)

[PLANNING, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930]

8F.AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 11, BLOCK 3, STARLIGHT ADDITION, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM R-4 (RESIDENTIAL) TO R-5 (RESIDENTIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 10118 PHEASANT ROAD. APPLICANT: JOSE ROBLES. ZON05-00135 (DISTRICT 4) [PLANNING, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 24, 2006 FOR ITEMS 8C -8F

PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE HELD AS PART OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WHICH BEGINS AT APPROXIMATELY 9AM. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS PRESENT SHALL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD AT THAT TIME. AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARINGS, COUNCIL MAY ALSO DELAY TAKING ACTION ON ORDINANCES, NO REQUIREMENT IS MADE BY SECTION 3.9B OF THE EL PASO CITY CHARTER TO PUBLISH ANY FURTHER NOTICE. COPIES OF ALL ORDINANCES ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, 2 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8AM TO 5PM.

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

THIS CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED TO THE BIDDER WHO PROVIDES THE BEST VALUE TO THE CITY. THE CITY MAY CONSIDER PRICE AND OTHER RELEVANT CRITERIA LISTED IN THE REQUEST FOR BIDS.

SOLICITATION NO: 2006-033 FIRE STATION NO. 34

LOCATION: 6565 ANGORA LOOP SOUTH

CONTRACTOR: JAN-CAR, INC.

EL PASO, TX

DEPARTMENT: FIRE

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 14200404-PBE04FI104-29161-508027

FUNDING SOURCE: 2004 BOND ELECTION

ITEMS: BASE BID I $1,280,000.00

TOTAL AWARD: $1,280,000.00

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: SEPTEMBER 2006

DISTRICT(S): 4

RECOMMENDATION:

THE DEPARTMENTS OF ENGINEERING AND FIRE RECOMMEND THE AWARD OF THIS CONTRACT TO JAN-CAR, INC., AS THIS OFFEROR HAS PROVIDED THE BEST VALUE PROPOSAL. IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF EL PASO BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE REFERENCED CONTRACT.

AS PART OF THE AWARD OF THIS CONTRACT, THE CITY ENGINEER IS AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGES WHICH ARE NECESSARY FOR PROPER CONSTRUCTION OF THE WORK AND CARRYING OUT THE INTENT OF THE DESIGN, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 PER NUMBERED CHANGE ORDER, AND NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL OF 25% OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT PRICE AS AWARDED, WITHOUT FURTHER AUTHORIZATION BY CITY COUNCIL.

[FINANCIAL SERVICES, BYRON E. JOHNSON, (915) 541-4308]

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ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

IF APPARENT LOW BIDDER IS DISQUALIFIED FOR ANY REASON, CITY COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EXERCISE ANY OPTION LEGALLY AVAILABLE UNDER THE LAW BY AWARDING BID TO NEXT LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER EVEN THOUGH THE BIDDER IS NOT NAMED ON THIS AGENDA.

SOLICITATION NO: 2006-025 EL PASO ZOO PARKING IMPROVEMENTS & PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE

LOCATION: 401 E. PAISANO DR.

CONTRACTOR: W.R. ALBERT CONSTRUCTION, INC.

EL PASO, TEXAS

DEPARTMENT: EL PASO ZOO

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 14101003-PQLZO103-60303-508027

FUNDING SOURCE: 2000 QUALITY OF LIFE BOND ELECTION

ITEMS: BASE BID I $ 530,000.00 BASE BID II $ 83,563.30

BASE BID III $ 124,980.00 BASE BID IV $ 155,000.00

ALTERNATE 1 $ 15,000.00 ALTERNATE 2 $ 19,000.00

TOTAL AWARD: $ 927,543.30

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: JULY, 2006

DISTRICTS: 3

RECOMMENDATION:

THE EL PASO ZOO AND THE PROJECT MANAGER PERSPECTIVA 3DI RECOMMEND THE AWARD OF THIS CONTRACT TO W.R. ALBERT CONSTRUCTION, INC., THE LOW RESPONSIBLE, RESPONSIVE BIDDER. IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF EL PASO BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE REFERENCED CONTRACT. ADDITIONALLY, IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE CITY MANAGER AND STAFF BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE BUDGET TRANSFERS FOR THIS AWARD AND PROJECT, AS NECESSARY.

WORK UNDER THE UNIT PRICE COMPONENT IS ONLY AN ESTIMATED VALUE AND WILL BE ORDERED, PERFORMED, INVOICED AND PAID BY MEASURED QUANTITY. THE ACTUAL COST OF THE UNIT PRICE COMPONENT WILL BE THE SUM TOTAL OF UNIT PRICES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT TERM.

AS PART OF THE AWARD OF THIS CONTRACT, THE CITY ENGINEER IS AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGES WHICH ARE NECESSARY FOR PROPER CONSTRUCTION OF THE WORK AND CARRYING OUT THE INTENT OF THE DESIGN, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 PER NUMBERED CHANGE ORDER, AND NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL OF 25% OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT PRICE AS AWARDED, WITHOUT FURTHER AUTHORIZATION BY CITY COUNCIL.

[FINANCIAL SERVICES, BYRON E. JOHNSON, (915) 541-4308]

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

THIS COMPETITIVE SEALED BID PROPOSAL IS BEING AWARDED TO THE RESPONSIBLE OFFEROR WHOSE PROPOSAL IS DETERMINED TO BE THE MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CITY, CONSIDERING THE RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF PRICE AND THE OTHER EVALUATION FACTORS INCLUDED IN THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.

SOLICITATION NO. 2006-014R PROPERTY, CASUALTY, BOILER AND MACHINERY INSURANCE

AWARD TO: ROGERS & BELDING INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.

EL PASO, TEXAS

ITEM(S): ALL

AMOUNT: $480,635.00 1ST YEAR

DEPARTMENT: OMB/INSURANCE & BENEFITS

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 99010273-01101-504409

FUNDING SOURCE: OPERATING ACCOUNT, PROPERTY INSURANCE

TOTAL AWARD: $1,441,905.00

DISTRICT (S): ALL

OMB/INSURANCE & BENEFITS, FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE REVIEW COMMITTEE HAVE MET AND REVIEWED THE PROPOSALS THAT WERE RECEIVED. IT IS THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE TO AWARD THE RFP TO ROGERS & BELDING INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.

THIS IS A THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTH CONTRACT WITH THE OPTIONS TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS ON A YEAR TO YEAR BASIS.

ADDITIONALLY, IT IS REQUESTED AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY STAFF TO NEGOTIATE, CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO REVIEW, AND THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE ANY RELATED CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, AGREEMENTS AND BUDGET TRANSFERS NECESSARY DURING THE CONTRACT.

[FINANCIAL SERVICES, RAY HEREDIA, (915) 541-4316]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A LETTER OF AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THE EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY TO ACCEPT APPROXIMATELY $5.9 MILLION OF PALO VERDE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS REWARDS FROM THE EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR USE IN DEMAND-SIDE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS SUCH AS WEATHERIZATION. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[FINANCIAL SERVICES, CARMEN ARRIETA-CANDELARIA, (915) 541-4293 AND COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, NATALIE PRISE, (915) 541-4897]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE ALL REQUISITE BUDGET TRANSFERS TO IMPLEMENT DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS WHICH SHALL BE FUNDED BY THE PALO VERDE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS REWARDS. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[FINANCIAL SERVICES, CARMEN ARRIETA-CANDELARIA, (915) 541-4293 AND COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, NATALIE PRISE, (915) 541-4897]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND PROJECT BRAVO INC. TO PROVIDE DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT (DSM) PROGRAMS TO A MINIMUM OF THREE HUNDRED AND FORTY FIVE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS UNDER THE EL PASO SAVING HOME ENERGY PROJECT DURING THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008. THE TOTAL COST OF THE CONTRACT WILL NOT EXCEED $1,940,000.00 AND IS FUNDED THROUGH THE EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY PALO VERDE PERFORMANCE REWARDS. THE CITY MANAGER IS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AMENDMENTS TO THIS CONTRACT THAT DO NOT INVOLVE ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS AND PROVIDED THAT ANY AMENDMENTS STILL PROVIDE FOR A DSM PROGRAM. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, NATALIE PRISE, (915) 541-4897]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS THE ''RECONSTRUCTION OF RUNWAY 8R-26L AND TAXIWAY E'' IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE AND 69/100 DOLLARS ($1,424,695.69). (DISTRICT 2)

[ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, RICK CONNER, (915) 541-4200]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 012631 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ABOLISHING THE ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY COORDINATING COMMITTEE. (DISTRICTS 2, 3, 4, 6, & 7)

[COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT THOMAS SERRANO (915) 541-4642

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF EL PASO TO SELL A 0.635 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, BEING A PORTION OF TRACTS 3.S.J. LARKIN SURVEY NO. 264, A ADDITION TO THE CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS TO M A HOMES, LLC (DISTRICT 1)

[FINANCIAL SERVICES, GONZALO CEDILLOS, (915) 541-4074]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE 10-FOOT DRAINAGE RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS 10 AND 11, BLOCK 5, ZACH WHITE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS. APPLICANT: CIC LIMITED. DV-05001 (DISTRICT 8)

[PLANNING, ESTHER GUERRERO, (915) 541-4720]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) BY REPEALING CHAPTER 2.100 (WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY BOARD) OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ABOLISHING THE WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY BOARD. (ALL DISTRICTS) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, PLANNING DIVISION, GEORGE G. SARMIENTO, (915) 541-4745]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF TRACT 4, BLOCK 6, CHRISTY TRACT IN BLOCK 31, YSLETA GRANT, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM A-2 (APARTMENT) TO C-1 (COMMERCIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 300-400 BLOCK OF SOUTH YARBROUGH. APPLICANT: JORGE L. GARCIA. ZON05-00116 (DISTRICT 7)

[PLANNING, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF ALL OF TRACT 1F2-B5, BLOCK 1, ASCARATE GRANT, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY SURVEYS, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM M-1/SC (LIGHT MANUFACTURING/SPECIAL CONTRACT) TO C-4/SC (COMMERCIAL/SPECIAL CONTRACT). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 11130 ROJAS DRIVE. APPLICANT: MIGUEL ANGEL MURRA, TRUSTEE. ZON05-00118 (DISTRICT 7)

[PLANNING, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF ALL OF LOT 46, BLOCK 423, VISTA DEL SOL UNIT NINETY-THREE, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM C-1 (COMMERCIAL) TO R-5 (RESIDENTIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 11781 PELLICANO. APPLICANT: J.L. UNIQUE HOMES INC. ZON05-00122

(DISTRICT 6) [PLANNING, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF TRACTS 1A & 3B, SECTION 41, BLOCK 80, TOWNSHIP 1, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY SURVEYS, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM M-1/SC (LIGHT MANUFACTURING/ SPECIAL CONTRACT) TO C-4/SC (COMMERCIAL/SPECIAL CONTRACT). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: RAILROAD DRIVE AND DEER AVENUE. APPLICANT: ROBERT BROWN AND NANCY BROWN. ZON05-00117 (DISTRICT 4)

[PLANNING, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930]

ACTION TAKEN: THAT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY BE AUTHORIZED TO FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST THE APPROPRIATE PARTIES TO RECOVER THE CITY'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION SUBROGATION INTEREST REGARDING LILIA HERNANDEZ

WORKERS' COMPENSATION SUBROGATION INTEREST REGARDING LILIA HERNANDEZ (551.071)

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, MARIA GUADALUPE MARTINEZ, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION FAILED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE BE AUTHORIZED WITH SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS TO RESOLVE THE LAWSUIT STYLED CERJIO MARTINEZ, JR. V. CITY OF EL PASO; CAUSE NO. 2003-5565

CERJIO MARTINEZ, JR. V. CITY OF EL PASO; CAUSE NO. 2003-5565 (551.071)

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, LAURA P. GORDON (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY PROCEED WITH AN APPEAL IN THE CASE ENTITLED ISABEL BURKE AND CECILIA AGUIRRE V. CITY OF EL PASO, CAUSE NO. EP-03-CA-0426

ISABEL BURKE AND CECILIA AGUIRRE VS. CITY OF EL PASO; CAUSE NO. EP-03-CA-0426-FM (551.071) [CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, LAURA P. GORDON (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE BE AUTHORIZED TO REJECT CLAIMANT'S SETTLEMENT DEMAND IN THE CLAIM OF JAIME CAPETILLO, OUR FILE SWM/L0084

CLAIM OF JAIME CAPETILLO/SWM/L0084 (551.071)

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, JENNIFER F. CALLAN (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE AUTHORIZED TO RETAIN AN EXPERT AND TO BE AUTHORIZED TO NEGOTIATE AND SIGN RETENTION AGREEMENT WITH THE EXPERT IN THE LAWSUIT STYLED MARK JAMES BITTAKIS VS. CITY OF EL PASO, ET AL., CAUSE NO. EP-05-CV-402-FM; IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS.

MARK JAMES BITTAKIS VS. CITY OF EL PASO, ET AL., CAUSE NO. EP-05-CV-402-FM (551.071)

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, JENNIFER F. CALLAN, (915) 541-4550]