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

VOTING AGENDA

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. 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. THE WORDING OF ALL AGENDA ITEMS SHALL APPEAR IN THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AS POSTED, UNLESS OTHERWISE REVISED BY THIS OR OTHER MOTION OF COUNCIL, WITHOUT THE NECESSITY OF THE CITY CLERK READING THE WORDING OF EACH ITEM INTO THE RECORD.

"1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 10, 2009.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 10, 2009. [MUNICIPAL CLERK, RICHARDA DUFFY MOMSEN, (915) 541-4127]

"2. REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ACTION TAKEN: EXCUSED

REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

MAYOR JOHN F. COOK, REPRESENTATIVES STEVE ORTEGA AND ANN MORGAN LILLY.

"3A. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT GRANTING AN UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL EASEMENT TO THE EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO THE NORTHEAST REGIONAL PARK COMPLEX.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT GRANTING AN UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL EASEMENT TO THE EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO THE NORTHEAST REGIONAL PARK COMPLEX. SAID PROPERTY BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF SEC 30, BLK 80, TSP 1, T & P R. R. SURVEYS, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS. (DISTRICT 4) [ENGINEERING, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4423]

"3B. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE AND AN AGREEMENT GRANTING AN UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL EASEMENT TO THE EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO THE CITY PARK AT 12600 PEBBLE HILLS BLVD.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE AND AN AGREEMENT GRANTING AN UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL EASEMENT TO THE EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO THE CITY PARK AT 12600 PEBBLE HILLS BLVD., EL PASO, TEXAS. SAID PROPERTY BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF LOT 83, BLOCK 12, TIERRA DEL ESTE UNIT 1, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS. (DISTRICT 5) [ENGINEERING, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4423]

"3C. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY ENGINEER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO DESIGNATE EIGHT OFFSET ANGLE PARKING SPACES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF EAST CALIFORNIA AVENUE, BETWEEN NORTH OREGON STREET AND THE ALLEY TO THE EAST AT THE ADDRESS OF 1220 NORTH OREGON STREET.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY ENGINEER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO DESIGNATE EIGHT OFFSET ANGLE PARKING SPACES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF EAST CALIFORNIA AVENUE, BETWEEN NORTH OREGON STREET AND THE ALLEY TO THE EAST AT THE ADDRESS OF 1220 NORTH OREGON STREET. SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY SHALL BE USED FOR PUBLIC PARKING AND CANNOT BE USED TO SATISFY THE OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIRED BY CITY ORDINANCE FOR THE ADJACENT PROPERTY. (DISTRICT 8) [ENGINEERING/TRAFFIC DIVISION, TED MARQUEZ, (915) 541-4035]

"4A. BOARD RE-APPOINTMENT: NESTOR VALENCIA TO THE ART MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD

ACTION TAKEN: RE-APPOINTED

NESTOR VALENCIA TO THE ART MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD BY REPRESENTATIVE BETO O'ROURKE, DISTRICT 8. [REPRESENTATIVE BETO O'ROURKE, (915) 541-4123]

"4B. BOARD RE-APPOINTMENT: TIM GRAY TO THE CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS

ACTION TAKEN: RE-APPOINTED

TIM GRAY TO THE CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS BY REPRESENTATIVE ANN MORGAN LILLY, DISTRICT 1.

[REPRESENTATIVE ANN MORGAN LILLY, (915) 541-4151]

"5A. BOARD APPOINTMENT: DANIEL ARMENDARIZ TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STEERING COMMITTEE

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

DANIEL ARMENDARIZ TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STEERING COMMITTEE BY REPRESENTATIVE EMMA ACOSTA, DISTRICT 3.

[REPRESENTATIVE EMMA ACOSTA, (915) 541-4572]

"5B. BOARD APPOINTMENT: ANNA ALEMAN TO THE ART MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

ANNA ALEMAN TO THE ART MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD BY REPRESENTATIVE BETO O'ROURKE, DISTRICT 8. [REPRESENTATIVE BETO O'ROURKE, (915) 541-4123]

"6A. NOTATION OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS: RECEIPT OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION BY MAYOR JOHN F. COOK ON MARCH 6, 2009, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 FROM LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

FOR NOTATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.92.110 OF THE CITY CODE; RECEIPT OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION BY MAYOR JOHN F. COOK ON MARCH 6, 2009, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 FROM LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP. [MAYOR JOHN F. COOK, (915) 541-4145]

"6B. NOTATION OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS: RECEIPT OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION BY REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA ON MARCH 11, 2009, IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00 FROM ANN MORGAN LILLY'S CAMPAIGN

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

FOR NOTATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.92.110 OF THE CITY CODE; RECEIPT OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION BY REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA ON MARCH 11, 2009, IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00 FROM ANN MORGAN LILLY'S CAMPAIGN.

[REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA, (915) 541-4108]

"7. APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUND:

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE TAX REFUNDS LISTED ON THE ATTACHMENT POSTED WITH THIS AGENDA BE APPROVED. (SEE ATTACHMENT A) (ALL DISTRICTS)

[TAX OFFICE, JUAN SANDOVAL, (915) 541-4369]

ATTACHMENT A

TAX REFUNDS

MARCH 17, 2009

A. SUSANA ESPINOZA IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,606.99 OVERPAYMENT OF

2008 TAXES. (PID #1999-999-1858-0050).

B. EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,755.69 OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES.

(PID #A462-999-0550-0100).

C. RICHARD C. ROBINS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,653.01 OVERPAYMENT OF

2008 TAXES. (PID #A462-999-2190-2100).

D. COUNTRYWIDE TAX SERVICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,676.95

OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES.

(PID #B365-999-0020-0100).

E. COMMERCIAL ESCROW IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,601.02 OVERPAYMENT

OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #B691-000-0140-0200).

F. EL PASO ELECTRIC IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,670.64 OVERPAYMENT OF

2008 TAXES. (PID #C050-999-1200-0100).

G. WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,133.58

OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #C214-999-0020-6100).

H. ESTHER A. CALDERON IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,987.84 OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #C340-999-071A-1400).

I. CHASE HOME FINANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,133.96

OVERPAYMENT OF 2007 TAXES. (PID #E075-000-0050-2300).

J. COUNTRYWIDE TAX SERVICE CORP. IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,612.11

OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #E077-000-0020-1100).

K. LAWYERS TITLE OF EL PASO IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,563.95

OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #E114-999-0010-3700).

L. LANDLOCK WAREHOUSE ASSOC. LTD IN THE AMOUNT OF

$96,909.00 OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES.

(PID #G217-999-0010-0200).

M. DAVID & LUZ ELENA RAMJE IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,643.62

OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #H132-999-0440-8100).

N. CITIMORTGAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,794.09 OVERPAYMENT OF 2008

TAXES. (PID #H454-999-0040-2400).

O. FIRST SAVINGS BANK IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,962.09 OVERPAYMENT OF

2008 TAXES. (PID #H817-999-0050-3300).

P. YVONNE T. VARELA IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,547.94 OVERPAYMENT OF

2008 TAXES. (PID #K216-999-0490-1700).

Q. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,474.04 OVERPAYMENT

OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #M344-999-0070-5500).

R. EL PASO ELECTRIC CO., IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,856.34 OVERPAYMENT

OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #M473-999-0010-8000).

S. COLONIAL SAVINGS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,435.09 OVERPAYMENT OF

2008 TAXES. (PID #M579-999-0030-0100).

T. WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,778.70

OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #P585-000-0140-1500).

U. EDITH BERMUDEZ IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,352.92 OVERPAYMENT OF

2008 TAXES. (PID #P605-999-0100-2600).

V. COUNTRYWIDE TAX SERVICE CORP., IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,652.18

OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #R460-999-0420-7910).

W. NETCO IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,750.30 OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES.

(PID #5700-999-0070-0700).

X. COUNTRYWIDE TAX SERVICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,154.29

OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #S804-999-0400-4900).

Y. TED LEVY ENTERPRISES IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,986.18

OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #S912-999-00Q-2800).

Z. REDD OFFICE PROPERTIES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,205.55

OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #T212-999-0040-0100).

AA. COUNTRYWIDE TAX SERVICE CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF

3,478.27 OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES.

(PID #T287-999-0410-5900).

BB. DESERT VIEW CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,601.42

OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #T287-999-0800-2600).

CC. COUNTRYWIDE TAX SERVICE CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF

$3,477.95 OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES.

(PID #T287-999-1120-3000).

DD. COUNTRYWIDE TAX SERVICE CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF

$3,073.40 OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES.

(PID #T287-999-1470-0900).

EE. COMMERCIAL ESCROW IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,541.81OVERPAYMENT

OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #T527-999-0380-3100).

FF. COUNTRYWIDE TAX SERVICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,504.72

OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #V836-999-0010-1850).

GG. STEWART TITLE OF EL PASO IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,868.90

OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #V893-999-2140-2300).

HH. LONE STAR TITLE COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,439.04

OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #V893-999-5680-6900).

II. WASHINGTON MUTUAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,950.87 OVERPAYMENT

OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #W145-999-0760-5100).

JJ. NAT & LINDA HOLZER IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,285.28 OVERPAYMENT OF

2008 TAXES. (PID #W145-999-0760-7200).

KK. SACOCO, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,219.66 OVERPAYMENT OF

2008 TAXES. (PID #X241-999-59B0-0500).

LL. 84 LUMBER CO., IN THE AMOUNT $6,780.21 OVERPAYMENT OF 2008

TAXES. (PID #X267-999-S00F-7750).

MM. CUMMING PROPERTY TAX SERVICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,061.59

OVERPAYMENT OF 2007 TAXES. (PID #X579-999-2380-8000).

"8. PURCHASING REQUEST TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER, ETC.: TO EXTEND CURRENT CONTRACT 2007-131 (THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL) WITH SHERWIN WILLIAMS COMPANY D/B/A DOBCO FOR TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS

ACTION TAKEN: AUTHORIZED AS REVISED

REQUEST THAT THE PURCHASING MANAGER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, PURCHASING DIVISION, BE AUTHORIZED TO EXERCISE THE CITY'S OPTION TO EXTEND CURRENT CONTRACT 2007-131 (THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL) WITH SHERWIN WILLIAMS COMPANY D/B/A DOBCO FOR TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS TO AN AWARD APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 1, 2007. CONTRACT PERIOD IS APRIL 30, 2009, TO APRIL 29, 2011.

DEPARTMENT: STREET

OPTION: ONE [OF ONE]

ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $200,000 (TOTAL FOR 2-YEAR EXTENSION)

ACCOUNT NO.: 99331117-27263-508027-PCP06ST019

FUNDING SOURCE: 2006 CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION

DISTRICTS: ALL

[FINANCIAL SERVICES/PURCHASING, TERRENCE FREIBURG, (915) 541-4313]

"9. BID: THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2009-087 [ALLISON PROPRIETARY PARTS AND SERVICE (RE-BID)] TO STEWART AND STEVENSON, LLC,

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2009-087 [ALLISON PROPRIETARY PARTS AND SERVICE (RE-BID)] TO STEWART AND STEVENSON, LLC, FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $360,000.

DEPARTMENT: FIRE

AWARD TO: STEWART AND STEVENSON, LLC

EL PASO, TX

ITEMS: PART I (PARTS) AND PART II (SERVICE)

OPTION: ONE YEAR

ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $100,000 (PARTS) AND $20,000 (SERVICE)

ACCOUNT NO.: 22010320 - 502228 - 01101

FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL FUND

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $360,000

DISTRICTS: ALL

THIS IS A LOW BID, PRICE-LIST CONTRACT.

THIS IS A THIRTY-SIX MONTH REQUIREMENTS TYPE CONTRACT FOR ALLISON PROPRIETARY PARTS AND SERVICE (RE-BID).

THE COST UNDER THIS REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT IS ONLY AN ESTIMATED MINIMUM VALUE. THE ACTUAL COST OF THIS CONTRACT MAY BE HIGHER OR LOWER THAN THE TOTAL ESTIMATED MINIMUM VALUE AND WILL BE THE SUM TOTAL AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT TERM, SO LONG AS INCREASED FUNDS ARE APPROPRIATED IN THE BUDGET.

THE DEPARTMENTS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES, PURCHASING DIVISION, AND FIRE RECOMMEND AWARD AS INDICATED TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER.

[FINANCIAL SERVICES/PURCHASING, TERRENCE FREIBURG, (915) 541-4313]

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.

10A. AN ORDINANCE RELEASING CONDITIONS PLACED ON PROPERTY BY ORDINANCE NO. 15897 WHICH VACATED A PORTION OF A 20-FOOT WIDE ALLEY ABUTTING LOTS 3 & 4, BLOCK 1, MILLS MAP, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, AND WHICH IMPOSED CONDITIONS. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: WEST OF OREGON STREET AND SOUTH OF FRANKLIN AVENUE. PROPERTY OWNER: BRANCA, L.P. (DISTRICT 8)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, ARTURO RUBIO, (915) 541-4633]

10B. AN ORDINANCE VACATING TO PUBLIC VEHICULAR TRAFFIC A PORTION OF A SIXTEEN-FOOT WIDE ALLEY, 0.096 ACRES OF LAND, BEING ALL OF THE ALLEY IN BLOCK 224, ALEXANDER ADDITION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS. SUBJECT PROPERTY: EAST OF GLORY ROAD AND SOUTH OF MESA STREET. PROPERTY OWNER: CITY OF EL PASO (DISTRICT 1)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, ARTURO RUBIO, (915) 541-4633

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 24, 2009, FOR ITEMS 10A - 10B

10C. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF TRACT 6A2, BLOCK 1, UPPER VALLEY SURVEYS, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A-O (APARTMENT/OFFICE) TO C-1 (COMMERCIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 3865 EMORY WAY. PROPERTY OWNER: AVE, INC. ZON08-00111 (DISTRICT 8)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, MIRIAN SPENCER, (915) 541-4192]

10D. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 4, BLOCK 11, BEAUMONT ADDITION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM R-4 (RESIDENTIAL) TO C-1 (COMMERCIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 4305 FRED WILSON DRIVE. PROPERTY OWNERS: ALFREDO AND CELIA ESPINOZA. ZON08-00119 (DISTRICT 2)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, MIRIAN SPENCER, (915) 541-4192]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 7, 2009, FOR ITEMS 10C - 10D

PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE HELD AS PART OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THAT BEGINS AT APPROXIMATELY 9:00 A.M. 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, 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED AS REVISED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2009-086 (AMBULANCES) TO LFG EL PASO TRUCK SERVICES, LP FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $906,177.

DEPARTMENT: FIRE

AWARD TO: LFG EL PASO TRUCK SERVICES, LP

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS

ITEMS: 1, OPTIONS: O1-6, O8, O10-14, O17-38,

O40-42, O44-46 (FIRE) 2, OPTIONS: O3,

O18-26, O28-38, O40, O44-46 (AIRPORT)

ACCOUNT NO.: 37150068 - 508006 - 27507

62620020 - 508006 - 41022 - P500004

FUNDING SOURCE: CITY FLEET REPLACEMENT FUND, AIRPORT

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $906,177 (4 AMBULANCES; 3-FIRE, 1-AIRPORT)

DISTRICTS: ALL

THIS IS A THIRTY-SIX MONTH REQUIREMENTS TYPE CONTRACT.

THE CITY, AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, MAY PURCHASE UP TO 200% OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT QUANTITIES.

THE COST UNDER THIS REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT IS ONLY AN ESTIMATED MINIMUM VALUE. THE ACTUAL COST OF THIS CONTRACT MAY BE HIGHER OR LOWER THAN THE TOTAL ESTIMATED MINIMUM VALUE AND WILL BE THE SUM TOTAL AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT TERM, SO LONG AS INCREASED FUNDS ARE APPROPRIATED IN THE BUDGET.

THE DEPARTMENTS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES - PURCHASING DIVISION, FIRE, GENERAL SERVICES, AND AIRPORT RECOMMEND AWARD TO LFG EL PASO TRUCK SERVICES, LP, THE VENDOR OFFERING THE BEST VALUE BID.

[FINANCIAL SERVICES/PURCHASING, TERRENCE FREIBURG, (915) 541-4313]

ACTION TAKEN: AUTHORIZED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE REQUEST THAT THE PURCHASING MANAGER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, PURCHASING DIVISION, BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO CHECKPOINT SERVICES, INC., A STATE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) CONTRACTOR UNDER DIR STATE CONTRACT DIR-SDD-890 FOR DELL 755 OPTIPLEX COMPUTERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,050.01. THIS PURCHASE COUPLED WITH THE PURCHASE OF PREVIOUS COMPUTERS ($123,949.92) WILL INCREASE THE TOTAL PURCHASES FOR COMPUTERS FOR THIS VENDOR TO $139,999.93 IN THIS FISCAL YEAR. PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY OF EL PASO IN THE DIR PROGRAM WAS APPROVED BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 27, 2007.

DEPARTMENT: FIRE

ACCOUNT NO.: 22010090-503101-01101

22150024-508035-07175 GRANT 2206007

FUNDING SOURCE: FIRE ADMINISTRATION, EQUIPMENT PURCHASES

AND FIRE DEPARTMENT GRANTS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, OPS &

SAFETY PROGRAM FY06

TOTAL AMOUNT: $16,050.01 (FISCAL YEAR TOTAL $139,999.93)

REFERENCE NO: 2009-172

DISTRICTS: ALL

[FINANCIAL SERVICES/PURCHASING, TERRENCE FREIBURG, (915) 541-4313]

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), CHAPTER 12.88 (SCHEDULES), SECTION 12.88.030 (SCHEDULE III - PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON TRAWOOD DRIVE BETWEEN BEN HOGAN DRIVE AND ESTRADA DRIVE; THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.84.010 (VIOLATION - PENALTY) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (DISTRICT 7)

[ENGINEERING/TRAFFIC DIVISION, TED MARQUEZ, (915) 541-4035]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED AS REVISED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 13 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND PUBLIC PLACES), CHAPTER 13.24 (CITY PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS, PARK AND RECREATION FEE AUTHORIZATION, FACILITY RENTAL FEES), OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE TO ALLOW CERTAIN TYPES OF ROOM RENTALS AT NO COST FOR RECOGNIZED NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[PARKS AND RECREATION, NANETTE SMEJKAL, (915) 541-4283]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED AS REVISED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION AMENDING SCHEDULE C RELATING TO CERTAIN FEES BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT RELATING TO SENIOR CITIZEN LEISURE INTEREST CLASSES. (ALL DISTRICTS) [PARKS AND RECREATION, JUDY WEISS, (915) 541-4259]

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE 2009 SPECIAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF EL PASO FOR THE SUBMISSION OF A MEASURE TO BE HELD WITHIN THE CITY ON MAY 9, 2009, TO AMEND PARAGRAPH 1 TO RESTATE THE LANGUAGE OF THE MEASURE FOR THE BALLOT. (ALL DISTRICTS) [MUNICIPAL CLERK, RICHARDA DUFFY MOMSEN, (915) 541-4127]