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

VOTING AGENDA

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION TO AWARD THE FOLLOWING:

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

SOLICITATION NO.: 2005-045R PHYSICAL EXAMS SERVICES

AWARD TO: CONCENTRA MEDICAL CENTERS

EL PASO, TX

AMOUNT: $25,000.00 [ESTIMATED YEARLY AMOUNT]

DEPARTMENT: MASS TRANSIT DEPARTMENT

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 60600008-502111

FUNDING SOURCE: MASS TRANSIT GENERAL REVENUE FUND

TOTAL AWARD: $75,000.00 [ESTIMATED]

DISTRICT (S): ALL

ACTION: 05-02

PURCHASING AND THE MASS TRANSIT [SUN METRO] DEPARTMENTS RECOMMEND AWARD AS INDICATED TO ''CONCENTRA MEDICAL CENTERS'', THEY ARE THE BEST RESPONSIVE [BY DEFINITION, MEETING SPECIFICATIONS] OFFER, FROM RESPONSIBLE OFFERS. THIS COMPANY IS THE INCUMBENT PROVIDER AND THEIR PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN SATISFACTORY.

THIS IS A THREE (3) YEAR CONTRACT.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MASS TRANSIT DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF EL PASO AND AGUILAR & MESTA INC. DBA PERSPECTIVA TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS THE SUN METRO INTERNATIONAL TRANSIT TERMINAL PROJECT AT A COST OF FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR DOLLARS ($587,844.00). (ACTION 05-04)

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED AS REVISED

ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA, INCLUDING THOSE ON THE ADDITION TO THE 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 OR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE. 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.

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

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF APRIL 22 AND 29, 2003; MAY 27, 2003 AND JANUARY 4, 2005.

4A. RESOLUTION: AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTUAL SERVICES - ALVIDREZ ARCHITECTURE, INC.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND ALVIDREZ ARCHITECTURE, INC., FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS ''MEMORIAL PARK BRANCH LIBRARY'', IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY-SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($36,400.00). FUNDING SOURCE - 14200408/PBE04L10229167/508016

(DISTRICT 2) [ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, IRENE RAMIREZ, (915) 541-4431]

4B. RESOLUTION: GUIDELINES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 1, 2005

THAT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT BE AUTHORIZED TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS ON CITY STREETS UNDER THE GUIDELINES CONTAINED IN THE ''GUIDELINES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM'', ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ''A'', AND THAT THE AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE PROCEDURES FOR THE PLACEMENT OF SPEED HUMPS ON THE CITY'S STREETS UNDER GENERAL GUIDELINES APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON OCT. 29, 2002, IS HEREBY RESCINDED. (ALL DISTRICTS)

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

4C. RESOLUTION: EL PASO CITY-COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN - ANNEX U ''LEGAL''

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT ANNEX U, ''LEGAL,'' FOR THE EL PASO CITY-COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN IS HEREBY APPROVED AND THE MAYOR IS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN IT. [FIRE DEPARTMENT, CHIEF ROBERTO RIVERA, (915) 771-1000]

4D. RESOLUTION: KEYSTONE WETLANDS TREE PROJECT

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE KEYSTONE WETLANDS TREE PROJECT (''PROJECT'') IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND SHOULD BE EXECUTED PURSUANT TO THE PROPOSED PROJECT SCOPE (EXHIBIT B), WITH CONTRIBUTIONS OF FUNDS, MATERIALS AND LABOR FOR THE PROJECT SOLICITED BY THE EL PASO GREEN SWEEP COMMITTEE; AND THAT THE STREETS DIRECTOR BE AUTHORIZED TO NEGOTIATE, THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE BE AUTHORIZED TO PREPARE, AND THE MAYOR OR HIS DESIGNEE BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN, ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DONATION AGREEMENTS FOR MATERIALS, LABOR AND MAINTENANCE; AND THAT THE PROJECT BE COMPLETED AT NO COST TO THE CITY OF EL PASO.

[MAYOR'S OFFICE, ADRIAN OCEGUEDA, (915) 541-4145]

4E. RESOLUTION: CONTRACT - THOMAS M. DOYLE

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK

THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THOMAS M. DOYLE, TO ASSIST THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET AS A SENIOR GRANTS COORDINATOR, AT A BIWEEKLY RATE OF $2,575.00, FOR 40 HOURS PER WEEK. THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT SHALL BE FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 22, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 21, 2006. THIS CONTRACT IS SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.

[OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, DAVID ALMONTE, (915) 541-4011]

4F. RESOLUTION: MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT - EL PASO POLICE FOUNDATION

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THE EL PASO POLICE FOUNDATION DEFINING THEIR RESPECTIVE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES WITH RESPECT TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.

[POLICE DEPARTMENT, ASSISTANT CHIEF PAUL CROSS, (915) 564-7310]

4G. RESOLUTION: GRANT APPLICATION, ARREST POLICIES AND ENFORCEMENT OF PROTECTION ORDERS AND MOU, CENTER AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE AND DISTRICT ATTORNEY

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE MAYOR, THROUGH THE CHIEF OF POLICE BE AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT AN ON-LINE GRANT APPLICATION COMPLETED BY THE EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ANY RELATED PAPERWORK, INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN, AND APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, REJECT, ALTER OR TERMINATE THE GRANT AND AUTHORIZE BUDGET TRANSFERS, FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, FOR A GRANT UNDER THE ARREST POLICIES AND ENFORCEMENT OF PROTECTION ORDERS GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $750,000 OVER TWO YEARS TO PAY FOR PERSONNEL AND RELATED COSTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING A CENTRALIZED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT; AND THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO, THE CENTER AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE, THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING THE GRANT PROGRAM. MATCHING FUNDS ARE NOT REQUIRED.

[POLICE DEPARTMENT, ASSISTANT CHIEF PAUL CROSS, (915) 564-7310]

4H. RESOLUTION: TAX INCREMENT FINANCE FUND - MAIN LIBRARY EXPANSION PROJECT

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT $800,000 OF AVAILABLE PROCEEDS FROM THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCE FUND OF THE ABOLISHED TAX INCREMENT FINANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 BE AUTHORIZED FOR BUDGET TRANSFER TO THE MAIN LIBRARY EXPANSION PROJECT OF THE 2004 QUALITY OF LIFE BOND ELECTION; THAT SUCH AMOUNT BE ALLOCATED TO THE PROJECT AS FOLLOWS: $250,000 FOR ADDITIONAL PROJECT CONTINGENCY, $300,000 FOR FURNITURE, AND $250,000 FOR COMPUTER/NETWORK EQUIPMENT; AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF EL PASO ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE SUCH TRANSFER AND EXPENDITURE. TAX INCREMENT FUNDING WAS BUDGETED FROM ACCOUNT #72509501/507001 TO ACCOUNT #72509501/407001.

[QUALITY OF LIFE SERVICES, DEBORAH HAMLYN, (915) 541-4686]

4I. RESOLUTION: RELEASE OF LIEN - 1703 JANET COLES

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A RELEASE OF LIEN ON THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE) FOR CONSIDERATION PAID TO THE CITY IN FULL SATISFACTION OF AMOUNT OWED PURSUANT TO THIS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT LIEN FOR:

LIEN INTEREST TOTAL PAID

1703 JANET COLES LANE $168.87 $ 6.92 $175.79

(DISTRICT 5) [SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, ELLEN A. SMYTH, (915) 621-6719]

4J. RESOLUTIONS: 15 RECYCLING AGREEMENTS TO TERMINATE FOR NOTICE - MOVED TO REGULAR, PLEASE CONSULT REGULAR AGENDA

5. PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT: FLEET MAINTENANCE CHIEF (1)

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

REQUEST FOR PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE VI, SECTION 6.6-2, OF THE CIVIL SERVICE CHARTER PROVISIONS:

FLEET MAINTENANCE CHIEF (1)

FUND SOURCE: 37370155-45202-37000

[FLEET SERVICES, JEFF BELLES, (915) 621-6821]

6. STAFFING TABLE CHANGE: OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET - PUBLIC INFORMATION CLERK

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET

ADD 1.00 PUBLIC INFORMATION CLERK GS12

FUND SOURCE: 01101-04010020-501000-04000

[OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, DAVID ALMONTE, (915) 541-4011]

7. APPOINTMENT OF JENNIFER FARLEO CALLAN AS ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY EFFECTIVE JANUARY 18, 2005 - MOVED TO REGULAR, PLEASE CONSULT REGULAR AGENDA

8. BOARD RE-APPOINTMENT: AMY SCHOEMAKER TO THE EL PASO MOUNTAIN COMMITTEE

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AMY SCHOEMAKER TO THE EL PASO MOUNTAIN COMMITTEE BY REPRESENTATIVE VIVIAN ROJAS, DISTRICT 7. [REPRESENTATIVE VIVIAN ROJAS, (915) 541-4108]

9A. AD VALOREM TAXES: 1506 MONTANA

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

PID #F607-999-0600-1300, $204.28 PER MONTH INSTALLMENTS ON A BALANCE OF $2,451.36 FOR 2003 TAXES; ANTONIO & SUSAN FERNANDEZ - 1506 MONTANA. (DISTRICT 8)

9B. AD VALOREM TAXES: 5336 COUNTRY OAKS

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

PID #C882-999-0020-4100, $609.72 PER MONTH INSTALLMENTS ON A BALANCE OF $7,316.64 FOR 2002 & 2003 TAXES; DAVID & MARGARITA C. TRIMBLE - 5336 COUNTRY OAKS DR. (DISTRICT 1)

9C. AD VALOREM TAXES: 11900 KINGS CREST

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

PID #A486-000-0030-0140, $487.02 PER MONTH INSTALLMENTS ON A BALANCE OF $2,922.12 FOR 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 & 2004 TAXES; - JOSE A. & BEATRIZ BARAY - 11900 KINGS CREST. (DISTRICT 5)

10A. APPLICATION FOR TAX REFUND: FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

FIRST AMERICAN TITLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,834.16 OVERPAYMENT OF 2004 TAXES. (PID #C340-999-0830-2700)

10B. APPLICATION FOR TAX REFUND: SIERRA TITLE COMPANY

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

SIERRA TITLE COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,124.40 OVERPAYMENT OF 2004 TAXES. (PID #C340-999-0920-3500)

10C. APPLICATION FOR TAX REFUND: LANDAMERICA LAWYERS TITLE OF EL PASO

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

LANDAMERICA LAWYERS TITLE OF EL PASO IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,723.11 OVERPAYMENT OF 2003 TAXES. (PID #R601-999-0040-2600)

10D. APPLICATION FOR TAX REFUND: WILLIE AND FAY ARMSTRONG

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

WILLIE AND FAY ARMSTRONG IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,783.61 OVERPAYMENT OF 2004 TAXES. (PID #V897-999-0950-1100)

11. AUTHORIZE EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT AND THAT THE MAYOR OR CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH JOE I. SALAZAR DRILLING CO., INC. - MOVED TO REGULAR, PLEASE CONSULT REGULAR AGENDA

12A. CHANGE ORDER - PURCHASING: 2003-146 MAST ARM POLES

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

CONTRACT NO.: 2003-146 MAST ARM POLES

RELIAPOLE SOLUTIONS, INC.

TOMBALL, TEXAS

THE STREET DEPARTMENT & PURCHASING DEPARTMENT REQUEST APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER TO RELIAPOLE SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR MAST ARM POLES FOR AN INCREASE AMOUNT OF $16,601.67 (22.19 % OF ORIGINAL AWARDED CONTRACT AMOUNT).

DEPARTMENT: STREET DEPARTMENT

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 32010287-503203-01101

FUNDING SOURCE: STREET GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS

TOTAL CHANGE ORDER: $16,601.67

DISTRICT(S): ALL

[PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, JESUS M. JUAREZ, (915) 541-4317]

12B. CHANGE ORDER - PURCHASING: SAMCORP GENERAL CONTRACTORS

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. SEVEN (CONSTRUCTION CHANGE) TO SAMCORP GENERAL CONTRACTORS FOR CONTRACT NO. 2004-045, NEW MARTY ROBBINS RECREATION CENTER AND POOL ENCLOSURE PROJECT FOR AN INCREASED AMOUNT OF $68,049.94. CHANGE ORDER ALSO ADDS TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS TO THE CONTRACT TIME. THE PURPOSE OF THIS CHANGE ORDER IS TO INSTALL SOD ON THE FOUR EXISTING BASEBALL FIELDS, PER PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT REQUEST. [PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, BYRON JOHNSON, (915) 541-4308]

13. BEST VALUE PROCUREMENT: SOLICITATION NO.: 2005-023 FIRE STATION #18 RENOVATION

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.: 2005-023 FIRE STATION #18 RENOVATION

CONTRACTOR: P.R. HOMES, INC.

EL PASO, TEXAS

DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 14200404-PBE04FI101-29158-508027

FUNDING SOURCE: 2004 BOND ELECTION

ITEMS: BASE BID $260,777.00

TOTAL AWARD: $260,777.00

DISTRICT (S): 7

THE DEPARTMENTS OF ENGINEERING AND FIRE RECOMMEND THE AWARD OF THIS CONTRACT TO P.R. HOMES, INC., AS THIS OFFEROR HAS PROVIDED THE BEST VALUE PROPOSAL. IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF EL PASO BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE REFERENCED CONTRACT. ADDITIONALLY, IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE BUDGET TRANSFERS FOR THIS AWARD AND PROJECT, AS NECESSARY.

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, BUT WHICH DO NOT INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THE CONTRACT AS AWARDED, 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.

[PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, BYRON JOHNSON, (915) 541-4308]

14A. BID: SOLICITATION NO.: 2005-051 TRAFFIC LAMPS

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.: 2005-051 TRAFFIC LAMPS

AWARD TO: GRAYBAR ELECTRIC

EL PASO, TX

ITEM (S): ALL

AMOUNT: $29,003.00 (YEARLY)

DEPARTMENT: STREETS

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 32010288-01101-503203

FUNDING SOURCE: OPERATING ACCOUNT PUBLIC ACCESSES-MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS

TOTAL AWARD: $58,006.00

DISTRICT (S): ALL

MUNICIPAL SERVICES, TRAFFIC DIVISION AND PURCHASING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS AWARD AS INDICATED. GRAYBAR ELECTRIC IS THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER THAT MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE SOLICITATION. THIS IS A TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTH CONTRACT WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR.

14B. BID: SOLICITATION NO.: 2005-065 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK

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.: 2005-065 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES

AWARD TO: ENVIROSOLVE, LLC

TULSA, OK

ITEM (S): ALL

AMOUNT: $200,000.00 (ESTIMATED YEARLY)

DEPARTMENT: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 34010296-40403-502204

FUNDING SOURCE: OUTSIDE CONTRACTS

TOTAL AWARD: $400,000.00 (ESTIMATED)

DISTRICT (S): ALL

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT AND PURCHASING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS AWARD AS INDICATED. ENVIROSOLVE, LLC, PROVIDED THE LOWEST BID THAT MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE SOLICITATION.

THIS IS A TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTH CONTRACT WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS ON A MONTH TO MONTH BASIS.

[PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, RAY HEREDIA, (915) 541-4316]

15. BUDGET TRANSFER: BT2005-335 PARKS AND RECREATION [OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, DAVID ALMONTE, (915) 541-4011]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

BT2005-355 PARKS AND RECREATION

THIS BUDGET TRANSFER RECOGNIZES ACTUAL REVENUES FROM PARKLAND DEDICATION FEES AND APPROPRIATE MONEY TO BE USED FOR PARK CONSTRUCTION WITHIN THE SAME PARK ZONE AS THE DEVELOPMENT THAT GENERATED THE REVENUES. PARKLAND DEDICATION FEES ARE PAID BY DEVELOPERS BASED UPON CITY ORDINANCE.

INCREASE $ 1,159 TO 51159242/P51800081216151/405072 PARK FEES

INCREASE $ 1,159 TO 51159242/P51800081216151/508004 PUBLIC USE

INCREASE $ 1,174 TO 51159242/P51800082516164/405072 PARK FEES

INCREASE $ 1,174 TO 51159242/P51800082516164/508004 PUBLIC USE

INCREASE $ 956 TO 51159242/P51800015916133/405072 PARK FEES

INCREASE $ 956 TO 51159242/P51800015916133/508004 PUBLIC USE

INCREASE $ 1,200 TO 51159242/P51800081216151/405072 PARK FEES

INCREASE $ 1,200 TO 51159242/P51800081216151/508004 PUBLIC USE

INCREASE $ 773 TO 51159242/P51800080916148/405072 PARK FEES

INCREASE $ 773 TO 51159242/P51800080916148/508004 PUBLIC USE

INCREASE $ 600 TO 51159242/P51800086016200/405072 PARK FEES

INCREASE $ 600 TO 51159242/P51800086016200/508004 PUBLIC USE

INCREASE $ 900 TO 51159242/P51800080916148/405072 PARK FEES

INCREASE $ 900 TO 51159242/P51800080916148/508004 PUBLIC USE

INCREASE $ 15,000 TO 51159242/P51800015316127/405072 PARK FEES

INCREASE $ 15,000 TO 51159242/P51800015316127/508004 PUBLIC USE

INCREASE $ 3,300 TO 51159242/P51800081416153/405072 PARK FEES

INCREASE $ 3,300 TO 51159242/P51800081416153/508004 PUBLIC USE

16. APPLICATION FOR USE OF CITY PARKS/STREETS & SIDEWALKS: EL PASO ACORN

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

PERMISSION TO USE PUBLIC STREETS, SIDEWALKS OR PARKS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ENDORSEMENT BY THE CITY OF EL PASO OF THE CONTENTS OF ANY EXPRESSION THAT TAKES PLACE DURING THESE EVENTS.

EL PASO ACORN TO HOLD A RALLY AT MUNDY PARK (500 PORFIRIO DIAZ) ON JANUARY 13, 2005 FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. APPROXIMATELY 50 PERSONS WILL TAKE PART WITH NO SPECTATORS ANTICIPATED. THIS REQUEST INCLUDES PERMISSION TO USE AMPLIFICATION (1 BULLHORN).

PERMIT NO. 05-001 [JOSE MANUEL ESCOBEDO] (DISTRICT 8)

18A. MAYOR AND COUNCIL: CHAPTER 7 - CUMBRE DEVELOPMENT CORP

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT IN THE CHAPTER 7 CASE OF CUMBRE DEVELOPMENT CORP., CASE NO. 02-32345, IN SUPPORT OF TRUSTEE'S MOTION TO SELL PROPERTY FREE AND CLEAR OF LIENS PURSUANT TO 11 U.S.C. SEC. 363 TO FIRST NATIONAL BANK. (DISTRICT 1)

[REPRESENTATIVE SUSAN AUSTIN, (915) 541-4886]

18C. MAYOR AND COUNCIL: GLENGARRY BIKE PATH

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED UNTIL THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 1, 2005

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE PROPOSED GLENGARRY BIKE PATH TO BE DESIGNATED AND PAINTED ON GLENGARRY BETWEEN MCRAE AND DARLINA, AND TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO INSTRUCT THE APPROPRIATE CITY DEPARTMENTS TO COMMENCE THIS PROJECT WITHIN THE NEXT 30 DAYS.

[REPRESENTATIVE JOSE ALEXANDRO LOZANO, (915) 541-4515]

20. CITY ATTORNEY: SENATOR SHAPLEIGH BRIEFING REQUESTING BRIEFING ON ASARCO

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING CASES AND REQUEST BY SENATOR ELIOT SHAPLEIGH TO HAVE THE CITY'S ATTORNEYS AND/OR STAFF CONDUCT A PERSONAL BRIEFING FOR HIM REGARDING THE STATUS OF THE FOLLOWING CASES AND THE CITY'S PLANS FOR SAME:

ASARCO V. TCEQ V. CITY OF EL PASO, IN THE 261ST DISTRICT COURT, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; CAUSE NO. GN401709

ASARCO INCORPORATED AIR QUALITY PERMIT NO. 20345; TCEQ, DOCKET NO. 2004-0049-AIR

21B. BIDS - PURCHASING: SOLICITATION NO.: 2005-050 EL PASO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT GOLF COURSE

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK

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.: 2005-050 EL PASO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT GOLF COURSE

CONTRACTOR: GOLF WORKS, INC.

AUSTIN, TEXAS

DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 62620026-PAP0023-41063-508027

FUNDING SOURCE: AIRPORT REVENUE

ITEMS: BASE BID $9,426,310.55 AND

ALTERNATE NO. 18 $ 25,000.00

TOTAL AWARD: $9,451,310.55

DISTRICT (S): 2

THE DEPARTMENTS OF ENGINEERING AND AVIATION RECOMMEND THE AWARD OF THIS CONTRACT TO GOLF WORKS, INC., THE LOW RESPONSIBLE, RESPONSIVE BIDDER. IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF EL PASO BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE REFERENCED CONTRACT. ADDITIONALLY, IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE MAYOR 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.

[PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, BARBARA CRUMLEY, (915) 541-4315]

ADDN 1. RESOLUTION: GRANT APPLICATION - NATIONAL VACANT PROPERTIES CAMPAIGN

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK

RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY SUPPORTS A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NATIONAL VACANT PROPERTIES CAMPAIGN FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO FACILITATE LOCAL SOLUTIONS TO VACANT PROPERTIES AND INFILL DEVELOPMENT ISSUES; AND THAT THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER FOR BUILDING & PLANNING SERVICES BE AUTHORIZED TO NEGOTIATE, THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE BE AUTHORIZED TO PREPARE, AND THE MAYOR OR HIS DESIGNEE BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SUPPORT AND TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION, AND TO ACCEPT THE GRANT OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE UPON NOTICE OF AWARD. THE MAYOR OR HIS DESIGNEE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY BUDGET TRANSFERS TO ACCOMPLISH THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION. (ALL DISTRICTS)

FUNDING SOURCE: TO BE DETERMINED UPON GRANT AWARD, AND AUTHORIZED BY OMB. [BUILDING & PLANNING SERVICES, PATRICIA D. ADAUTO, (915) 541-4853]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

APPOINTMENT OF JENNIFER FARLEO CALLAN AS ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY EFFECTIVE JANUARY 18, 2005.

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, LISA A. ELIZONDO, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 18 (BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION), BY CREATING CHAPTER 18.18 (OUTDOOR LIGHTING ORDINANCE), OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE, THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 18.02.107 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. [BUILDING PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4557]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 25, 2005 FOR ITEM 17

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

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.: 2005-010 EDGEMERE BOULEVARD EXTENSION IMPROVEMENTS

AWARD TO: J. A. R. CONCRETE, INC.

EL PASO, TX

DEPARTMENT: STREETS

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 31260001-PPWST03022-60633-508027

FUNDING SOURCE: FY03 CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION

ITEMS: BASE BID I $1,415,698.52

BASE BID IA $ 4,404.25

BASE BID II $ 67,367.08

BASE BID III$ 27,954.90

TOTAL AWARD: $1,515,424.75

DISTRICT (S): 5

THE DEPARTMENTS OF ENGINEERING AND STREETS RECOMMEND THE AWARD OF THIS CONTRACT TO J. A. R. CONCRETE, INC., THE LOW RESPONSIBLE, RESPONSIVE BIDDER. IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF EL PASO BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE REFERENCED CONTRACT. ADDITIONALLY, IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE BUDGET TRANSFERS FOR THIS AWARD AND PROJECT, AS NECESSARY.

1. LUMP SUM COMPONENT

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, BUT WHICH DO NOT INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THE CONTRACT AS AWARDED, 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.

2. UNIT PRICE COMPONENT

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.

[PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, BARBARA CRUMLEY, (915) 541-4315]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOTS 11 AND 12 AND ALL OF LOTS 13 THROUGH 20, FRACTIONAL BLOCK 28, ALEXANDER ADDITION, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM R-4 (RESIDENTIAL) TO A-O (APARTMENT/OFFICE). THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. APPLICANT: DR. NICHOLAS RICH. ZON04-00103 (DISTRICT 1)

[PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, JORGE ROUSSELIN, (915) 541-4723]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF TRACT 146, NORTH VALUMBROSA SUBDIVISION NO. 2, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM R-4 (RESIDENTIAL) TO R-5 (RESIDENTIAL). THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. APPLICANT: DAVID MUNOZ. ZON04-00137 (DISTRICT 6)

[PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, JORGE ROUSSELIN, (915) 541-4723]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. ZON04-00141, TO ALLOW FOR INFILL DEVELOPMENT ON A PORTION OF TRACT 17C, LOT 17, EL CANUTILLO ACREAGE LOTS, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20.14.040 (ZONING) OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. APPLICANT: MIGUEL HERNANDEZ. (DISTRICT 1)

[PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, JORGE ROUSSELIN, (915) 541-4723]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT BE AUTHORIZED TO TERMINATE FOR NOTICE THE SEPARATE RECYCLING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND:

1. ALAMEDA THRIFT PHARMACY DATED SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 10, TERMINATION CLAUSE. THE TERMINATION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE AS OF DECEMBER 27, 2004. (DISTRICT 3)

[SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, ELLEN A. SMYTH, (915) 621-6719]

2. ASSET REAL ESTATES SERVICES, LLC DATED AUGUST 12, 2003 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 10, TERMINATION CLAUSE. THE TERMINATION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE AS OF DECEMBER 27, 2004. (DISTRICT 7)

[SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, ELLEN A. SMYTH, (915) 621-6719]

3. CHOICEPOINT PRECISION MARKETING DATED MARCH 23, 2004 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 10, TERMINATION CLAUSE. THE TERMINATION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE AS OF DECEMBER 27, 2004. (DISTRICT 8)

[SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, ELLEN A. SMYTH, (915) 621-6719]

4. YSLETA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR DESERT VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL DATED AUGUST 12, 2003 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 10, TERMINATION CLAUSE. THE TERMINATION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE AS OF DECEMBER 27, 2004. (DISTRICT 6)

[SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, ELLEN A. SMYTH, (915) 621-6719]

5. HIGHLANDS REGIONAL REHABILITATION HOSPITAL DATED FEBRUARY 25, 2003 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 10, TERMINATION CLAUSE. THE TERMINATION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE AS OF DECEMBER 27, 2004. (DISTRICT 7) [SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, ELLEN A. SMYTH, (915) 621-6719]

6. INTERNATIONAL COPY MACHINE CENTER DATED MARCH 17, 1998 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 10, TERMINATION CLAUSE. THE TERMINATION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE AS OF DECEMBER 27, 2004. (DISTRICT 5)

[SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, ELLEN A. SMYTH, (915) 621-6719]

7. JTS CAR WASH DATED OCTOBER 14, 2003 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 10, TERMINATION CLAUSE. THE TERMINATION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE AS OF DECEMBER 27, 2004. (DISTRICT 3)

[SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, ELLEN A. SMYTH, (915) 621-6719]

8. KRONE, INC. DATED MARCH 19, 2002 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 10, TERMINATION CLAUSE. THE TERMINATION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE AS OF DECEMBER 27, 2004. (DISTRICT 6)

[SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, ELLEN A. SMYTH, (915) 621-6719]

9. LA POSADA HOME, INC. DATED JUNE 15, 2004 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 10, TERMINATION CLAUSE. THE TERMINATION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE AS OF DECEMBER 27, 2004. (DISTRICT 8)

[SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, ELLEN A. SMYTH, (915) 621-6719]

10. YSLETA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR LANCASTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DATED AUGUST 12, 2003 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 10, TERMINATION CLAUSE. THE TERMINATION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE AS OF DECEMBER 27, 2004. (DISTRICT 6)

[SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, ELLEN A. SMYTH, (915) 621-6719]

11. RIO GRANDE/RIO BRAVO BASIN COALITION (COALICION DE CUENCA DEL RIO BRAVO/RIO GRANDE) DATED NOVEMBER 20, 2001 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 10, TERMINATION CLAUSE. THE TERMINATION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE AS OF DECEMBER 27, 2004. (DISTRICT 8)

[SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, ELLEN A. SMYTH, (915) 621-6719]

12. RUDOLPH HONDA, INC. DATED NOVEMBER 20, 2001 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 10, TERMINATION CLAUSE. THE TERMINATION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE AS OF DECEMBER 27, 2004. (DISTRICT 1)

[SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, ELLEN A. SMYTH, (915) 621-6719]

13. STEWART TITLE OF EL PASO DATED JULY 16, 2002 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 10, TERMINATION CLAUSE. THE TERMINATION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE AS OF DECEMBER 27, 2004. (DISTRICT 4)

[SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, ELLEN A. SMYTH, (915) 621-6719]

14. THOMAS MANOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DATED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 10, TERMINATION CLAUSE. THE TERMINATION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE AS OF DECEMBER 27, 2004. (DISTRICT 7)

[SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, ELLEN A. SMYTH, (915) 621-6719]

15. ANAYA-GUERRERO INVESTMENTS CORP. D/B/A TONY ROMA'S RESTAURANT DATED AUGUST 20, 2002 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 10, TERMINATION CLAUSE. THE TERMINATION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE AS OF DECEMBER 27, 2004. (DISTRICT 8)

[SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, ELLEN A. SMYTH, (915) 621-6719]

ACTION TAKEN: THAT THE CITY’S LAWYERS BE AUTHORIZED TO PROCEED IN THE CASE OF ASARCO INCORPORATED AIR QUALITY PERMIT NO. 20345; TCEQ, DOCKET NO. 2005-0049-AIR, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY’S LAWYERS.

ASARCO INCORPORATED AIR QUALITY PERMIT NO. 20345; TCEQ, DOCKET NO. 2004-0049-AIR. (551.071)

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, JAMES A. MARTINEZ, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE AUTHORIZED TO NEGOTIATE AND SIGN RETENTION AGREEMENTS WITH OUTSIDE COUNSEL FOR THE REPRESENTATION OF JAMES O’CONNOR IN THE LAWSUIT STYLED ROLANDO PARRA, JUAN ARAGON, ENRIQUE ARAGON ROMERO, MANUEL ARAGON, GUADALUPE ARAGON AND JOSEFINA ARAGON VS. OFFICER C. JONES, OFFICER D. MEDINA, OFFICER O’CONNOR, OFFICER MENDOZA, OFFICER MENDEZ, OFFICER CORRAL, K-9(7), SGT. GAITHER AND THE CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS; CAUSE NO. EP-04-CA-0420-DB IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS.

ROLANDO PARRA, JUAN ARAGON, ENRIQUE ARAGON ROMERO, MANUEL ARAGON, GUADALUPE ARAGON AND JOSEFINA ARAGON VS. OFFICER C. JONES, OFFICER D. MEDINA, OFFICER O'CONNOR, OFFICER MENDOZA, OFFICER MENDEZ, OFFICER CORRAL, K-9(7), SGT. GAITHER AND THE CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS; CAUSE NO. EP-04-CA-0420-DB IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS. (551.071)

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, JAMES A. MARTINEZ, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION TO AWARD THE FOLLOWING:

BEST VALUE PROCUREMENT:

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.: 2005-005 SUN METRO ADMINISTRATION & DEPOT BUILDING

HVAC REPLACEMENT

AWARD TO: FUNK AND COMPANY

EL PASO, TEXAS

ITEM (S): HVAC REPLACEMENT

DEPARTMENT: SUN METRO

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 60600011-G600444-11646-508003 $177,200.08

60600011-G600441-11643-508003 $262,000.00

60600011-G600441-11643-508008 $178,799.92

FUNDING SOURCE: FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION GRANTS

ITEMS BASE BID $618,000.00

TOTAL AWARD: $618,000.00

DISTRICT: 8

ACTION: 05-01

PURCHASING, ENGINEERING AND MASS TRANSIT (SUN METRO) DEPARTMENTS RECOMMEND AWARD AS INDICATED, AS THIS VENDOR HAS PROVIDED THE BEST VALUE BID. (POSTPONED FROM 12-14-04)

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED UNTIL THE NEXT MASS TRANSIT BOARD MEETING

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, AN AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND AMEC EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS THE ''SUN METRO DIESEL REMEDIATION PROJECT'' IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($740,000.00). (ACTION 05-03)

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK

DISCUSSION, DELIBERATION, AND ACTION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-RELATED NEGOTIATIONS WITH A BUSINESS PROSPECT AND THE POSSIBLE OFFER OF FINANCIAL OR OTHER INCENTIVES TO THE BUSINESS PROSPECT. (551.087)

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, JOHN NANCE, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION THAT THE CITY OF EL PASO BE MORE RESPONSIVE UPHOLDING ANY AND ALL ORDINANCES REGARDING CONTAMINATED WASTE-ILLEGAL DUMPING IN OPEN AREAS AND LANDFILLS IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE HEALTH OF CITIZENS WHOM LIVE IN OR NEAR PROXIMITY OF SUCH DUMPSITES OR COMING IN CONTACT WITH CONTAMINATED WASTE. THESE SITES BECOME FUTURE HOMES OR PLAYGROUNDS WITH QUESTIONABLE PASTS! (11510 CHERYL LADD)

[ROBERT L. BARRAGAN]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

REQUEST THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE AN EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT AND THAT THE MAYOR OR CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH JOE I. SALAZAR DRILLING CO., INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $396,024.00 FOR THE DRILLING OF A WATER WELL AT THE EL PASO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LONE STAR GOLF COURSE FOR IRRIGATION PURPOSES (CONTRACT NO. 2005-097).

THE EXISTING WELL AT THE GOLF COURSE HAS CEASED TO PRODUCE WATER AND IT IS NECESSARY TO DRILL A NEW WATER WELL. CURRENTLY, DUE TO THE MALFUNCTION OF THE WELL, THE ONLY SOURCE OF WATER FOR IRRIGATION PURPOSES IS BY USE OF A FIRE HYDRANT.

THIS PROCUREMENT IS NECESSARY TO PRESERVE THE PUBLIC PROPERTY OF THE MUNICIPALITY AND IS EXEMPT FROM THE COMPETITIVE BID REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 252 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, AS NOTED IN SECTION 252.022, GENERAL EXEMPTIONS.

DEPARTMENT: AVIATION

FUNDS AVAILABLE IN: PAP0033- 41074-62620022-508027

FUNDING SOURCE: AIRPORT LAND SALES RESTRICTED FUND

AMOUNT: $396,024.00

DISTRICT: 2

[PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, BARBARA CRUMLEY, (915) 541-4315]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

BT2005-390 AIRPORT

TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO SET UP FUNDING FOR THE LONE STAR GOLF COURSE REPLACEMENT WELL CONSTRUCTION.

INCREASE $ 50,000 TO 62620022/PAP003341074/508016 DESIGN(CWIP)

INCREASE $630,000 TO 62620022/PAP003341074/508027 CONSTRUCTION

INCREASE $680,000 TO 62620022/PAP003341074/407001 INTRFD TRF IN

INCREASE $680,000 TO 62620017/40107/407002 EST REV

INCREASE $680,000 TO 62620017/40107/507001 INTRFD TRF OUT