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

VOTING AGENDA

ACTION TAKEN: REAFFIRM THE FEBRUARY 14, 2004 PROCLAMATION

DISCUSSION/ACTION TO SUPPORT COUNCIL VOTE IN REGULAR AGENDA TO (1) REAFFIRM THE FEBRUARY 2004 PROCLAMATION DENOUNCING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND (2) REMOVE MR. CUSHING FROM COMMITTEES AND DECISIONS INVOLVING LAW ENFORCEMENT AND WOMEN'S ISSUES.

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 MEETING OF APRIL 12, 2005 AND SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 12, 2005. (AMENDMENT TO REVISED RESOLUTION - 2005 GENERAL ELECTION).

4A. RESOLUTION: LESSOR'S APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT, MENLO WORLDWIDE FORWARDING, INC. AND BT PROPERTY, LLC

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A LESSOR'S APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO (''LESSOR'') AND MENLO WORLDWIDE FORWARDING, INC. F/K/A EMERY AIR FREIGHT CORPORATION (''ASSIGNOR'') AND BT PROPERTY, LLC (ASSIGNEE'') FOR OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE SPACE, LOADING DOCK, PARKING APRONS, AND VEHICLE PARKING AREA AT THE AIR CARGO CENTER, 301 GEORGE PERRY BLVD., SUITE A, EL PASO, TEXAS.

(DISTRICT 3) [AIRPORT, PATRICK T. ABELN, (915) 780-4724]

4B. RESOLUTION: LANDSCAPE COST SHARING AGREEMENT, STATE OF TEXAS - TXDOT

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A LANDSCAPE COST SHARING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THE STATE OF TEXAS, ACTING THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, ALLOWING THE CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. THE PROJECT WILL LANDSCAPE 26 EXISTING MEDIANS WITH AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM, STAMPED COLORED CONCRETE, PROVIDE LOOSE AGGREGATE FOR GROUNDCOVER, WEED BARRIER, VEGETATION AND A 12 MONTH MAINTENANCE CONTRACT ON BU 54 (DYER STREET) FROM HONDO PASS DR. TO MCCOMBS STREET. THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF THE PROJECT IS $730,000.00. THE CITY'S TOTAL CONTRIBUTION IS $480,000.00. THE STATE CONTRIBUTION IS AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000.00.

PROJECT PBE04ST114; FUND 29129;DEPARTMENT 14200403; ACCOUNT 508027 (DISTRICT 4)

[BUILDING AND PLANNING SERVICES, PATRICIA D. ADAUTO, (915) 541-4853]

4C. RESOLUTION: PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT - LEA R. HUTCHINSON

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND LEA R. HUTCHINSON AS THE ZOO DIRECTOR, AT A BIWEEKLY RATE OF $3,144.60. THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT SHALL BE FROM APRIL 20, 2005 THROUGH OCTOBER 19, 2005 WITH OPTIONS TO RENEW NOT TO EXTEND PAST DECEMBER 31, 2006. FUND SOURCE: 34010289-40403-34000

[CITY MANAGER, JOYCE A. WILSON, (915) 541-4844]

4D. RESOLUTION: FACSIMILIE SIGNATURES

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

1. THAT FACSIMILE SIGNATURES OF THE COMPTROLLER AND MUNICIPAL CLERK ARE AUTHORIZED FOR THE FOLLOWING WELLS FARGO BANK ACCOUNTS:

ACCOUNT NUMBERS: ACCOUNT DESCRIPTIONS:

9763173243 CITY OF EL PASO CONCENTRATION ACCOUNT

9763173292 CITY OF EL PASO PAYROLL ACCOUNT

9763173284 CITY OF EL PASO PENSION PAYROLL ACCOUNT

9763173250 CITY OF EL PASO EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS

9763173375 CITY OF EL PASO WORKERS' COMPENSATION WARD N.A. ADMINISTRATORS

9763173433 CITY OF EL PASO FLEX MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT PLAN ACCOUNT

9763173417 PLAZA THEATRE PROJECT

2. THAT FACSIMILE SIGNATURES OF THE CITY TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR AND MUNICIPAL CLERK ARE AUTHORIZED FOR THE FOLLOWING WELLS FARGO BANK ACCOUNTS:

ACCOUNT NUMBERS: ACCOUNT DESCRIPTIONS:

9763173334 TAX OVERPAYMENT REFUNDS ACCOUNT

9763173342 PREPAID PROPERTY TAXES ACCOUNT

7480012579 CITY TAX ASSESSOR ACCOUNT

8377031581 CEP TAX OFFICE CONVENIENCE FEE

7480000814 TAX LOCKBOX ACCOUNT

3. CONFIRMATION OF THE INDIVIDUALS IN THESE POSITIONS CAN BE VERIFIED THROUGH THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF EL PASO.

4. THIS RESOLUTION SUPERSEDES ALL PRIOR RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING SIGNATORIES FOR THESE ACCOUNTS WHICH ARE HEREBY REVOKED.

[COMPTROLLER, CARMEN ARRIETA-CANDELARIA, (915) 541-4435]

4E. RESOLUTION: FACSIMILIE SIGNATURES

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

1. THAT FOR THE FOLLOWING WELLS FARGO BANK ACCOUNTS:

ACCOUNT NUMBERS: ACCOUNT DESCRIPTIONS:

9763173243 CITY OF EL PASO CONCENTRATION ACCOUNT

9763173292 CITY OF EL PASO PAYROLL ACCOUNT

9763173284 CITY OF EL PASO PENSION PAYROLL ACCOUNT

9763173250 CITY OF EL PASO EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS

9763173375 CITY OF EL PASO WORKERS' COMPENSATION WARD N.A. ADMINISTRATORS

9763173433 CITY OF EL PASO FLEX MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT PLAN ACCOUNT

9763173417 PLAZA THEATRE PROJECT

THE CITY COUNCIL DESIGNATES, PURSUANT TO SECTION 7.20 OF THE CITY CHARTER, THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEE POSITIONS TO ACT AS DESIGNEES OF THE FOLLOWING:

COMPTROLLER DESIGNEES:

TREASURY SERVICES MANAGER

FINANCIAL REPORTING MANAGER

DEPUTY CITY MANAGER FOR FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

CITY CLERK DESIGNEES:

DEPUTY CITY CLERK

DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

2. THAT FOR THE FOLLOWING WELLS FARGO BANK ACCOUNTS:

ACCOUNT NUMBERS: ACCOUNT DESCRIPTIONS:

9763173334 TAX OVERPAYMENT REFUNDS ACCOUNT

9763173342 PREPAID PROPERTY TAXES ACCOUNT

7480012579 CITY TAX ASSESSOR ACCOUNT

8377031581 CEP TAX OFFICE CONVENIENCE FEE

7480000814 TAX LOCKBOX ACCOUNT

THE CITY COUNCIL DESIGNATES, PURSUANT TO SECTION 7.20 OF THE CITY CHARTER, THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEE POSITIONS TO ACT AS DESIGNEES OF THE FOLLOWING:

COMPTROLLER DESIGNEES:

CITY TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR

CITY CLERK DESIGNEES:

DEPUTY CITY CLERK

DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

3. CONFIRMATION OF THE INDIVIDUALS IN THESE POSITIONS CAN BE VERIFIED THROUGH THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF EL PASO.

4. THIS RESOLUTION SUPERSEDES ALL PRIOR RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING SIGNATORIES FOR THESE ACCOUNTS WHICH ARE HEREBY REVOKED.

[COMPTROLLER, CARMEN ARRIETA-CANDELARIA, (915) 541-4435]

4F. RESOLUTION: TCEQ CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND RENEWAL

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNTY HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL DISTRICT (EPCCHED), THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND RENEWAL, AND RELATED MATERIALS, WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY:

TCEQ PM 2.5 MONITORING

CONTRACT NUMBER 582-5-55865, AMENDMENT 2

FUNDING SOURCE: DEPT. ID 41150012, FUND 05627, GRANT G410521 FOR FY2005

THIS AMENDMENT ALLOWS EPCCHED TO REQUEST PAYMENT FOR WORK PERFORMED FROM DECEMBER 1, 2004 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2006 EVEN THOUGH THE CONTRACT WAS NOT FULLY EXECUTED UNTIL DECEMBER 6, 2004. THE DISTRICT WILL CONTINUE TO OPERATE SIX PM SAMPLERS. AMENDMENT 2 DOES NOT CHANGE THE WORK PLAN, THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT, OR THE AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT AS LAST AMENDED. ORIGINAL CONTRACT APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 23, 2004 AS ITEM NUMBER 4C. AMENDMENT 1 APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 22, 2005 AS ITEM NUMBER 5G. [EL PASO CITY-COUNTY HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL DISTRICT, DR. JORGE C. MAGAÑA, (915) 771-5702]

4G. RESOLUTION: AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES, SLI ENGINEERING, INC.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND SLI ENGINEERING, INC. FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS ''UPPER VALLEY ROAD'' FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($279,000.00). (DISTRICT 1)

THIS ITEM WILL BE FUNDED WITH 2004 BOND ISSUE FUNDS. THE ACCOUNT INFORMATION IS AS FOLLOWS: 14200403/PBE04ST13929155/508016

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

4H. RESOLUTION: FIRST AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES, PARKHILL, SMITH & COOPER, INC.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A FIRST AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND PARKHILL, SMITH & COOPER, INC., FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS ''ROSEWAY STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS'' IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY-EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($38,500.00). (DISTRICT 6)

THE ITEM WILL BE FUNDED BY 2004 BOND ISSUE PROJECT FUNDS.

ACCOUNT #14200403/PBE04ST12729142/508016.

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

4I. RESOLUTION: CREATING THE CLASS OF SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN SHALL BE AMENDED, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION. THE CLASS OF SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR IS HEREBY CREATED AS SPECIFIED IN THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ATTACHED HERETO. THE CODE IS 5228. THE GRADE IS EX G.

SALARY RANGE: $59,942.63 - $94,206.47(EX G)

FUND SOURCE: 15010716-01101-15000

[HUMAN RESOURCES, TERRY A. BOND, (915) 541-4509]

5. NOTICE TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING - 131 LINDEN STREET, APT. B

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

NOTICE TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON MAY 10TH, 2005 TO DETERMINE IF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 131 LINDEN STREET APT. B IN THE CITY OF EL PASO (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE WITH THE CITY CLERK) IS A FIRE AND SAFETY HAZARD, AND A NUISANCE AND WHETHER THE SAME SHOULD BE REPAIRED OR DEMOLISHED. FIRST INVESTIGATED JANUARY 25TH, 2005. THE OWNERS OF RECORD AS OF MARCH 17TH, 2005, MARIA LOURDES AND CARLOS J. CORRAL, 131 LINDEN STREET, EL PASO, TEXAS 79905, HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE VIOLATIONS AT THIS PROPERTY. (DISTRICT 3)

[BUILDING PERMITS & INSPECTIONS, TOM MAGUIRE, (915) 541-4588]

6. NOTICE TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING - 5318 GATEWAY EAST BLVD

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

NOTICE TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON MAY 10TH, 2005 TO DETERMINE IF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5318 GATEWAY EAST BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF EL PASO (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE WITH THE CITY CLERK) IS A FIRE AND SAFETY HAZARD, AND A NUISANCE AND WHETHER THE SAME SHOULD BE REPAIRED OR DEMOLISHED. FIRST INVESTIGATED JUNE 14TH, 2004. THE OWNERS OF RECORD AS OF MARCH 2ND, 2005, MARCELO AND NORA VASQUEZ, 5318 GATEWAY EAST BOULEVARD, EL PASO, TEXAS 79905, HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE VIOLATIONS AT THIS PROPERTY. (DISTRICT 3)

[BUILDING PERMITS & INSPECTIONS, TOM MAGUIRE, (915) 541-4588]

7A. TEMPORARY POSITION: SECRETARY I (1)

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

REQUEST TO FILL POSITIONS ON A TEMPORARY BASIS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE VI, SECTION 6.6-3, OF THE CIVIL SERVICE CHARTER PROVISIONS:

SECRETARY I (1)

FUND SOURCE: 72010268-01101-502001

[ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DAVID G. DOBSON, (915) 541-4680]

7B. TEMPORARY POSITIONS: AQUATIC SUPERVISOR (4)

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

REQUEST TO FILL POSITIONS ON A TEMPORARY BASIS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE VI, SECTION 6.6-3, OF THE CIVIL SERVICE CHARTER PROVISIONS:

AQUATIC SUPERVISOR (4)

FUND SOURCE: 51010230-01101-51152

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

8. PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT: LABOR FOREMAN I (1)

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

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

LABOR FOREMAN I (1)

FUND SOURCE: 32010200-01101-32000

[STREET DEPARTMENT, DARYL W. COLE, (915) 621-6750]

9. STAFFING TABLE CHANGE: CITY MANAGER

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

ADD 1.00 SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR EX G

FUND SOURCE: 15010716-01101-15000

[CITY MANAGER, JOYCE A. WILSON, (915) 541-4844]

10. BOARD RE-APPOINTMENT: OLIVIA CHAVEZ, CITY ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

OLIVIA CHAVEZ TO THE CITY ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY REPRESENTATIVE SUSAN AUSTIN, DISTRICT 1. [REPRESENTATIVE SUSAN AUSTIN, (915) 541-4886]

11A. BOARD APPOINTMENT: WILLIE R. PADILLA, JR., CITY ACCISSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

WILLIE R. PADILLA, JR. TO THE CITY ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT A. CUSHING, JR., DISTRICT 2.

[REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT A. CUSHING, JR., (915) 541-4996]

11B. BOARD APPOINTMENT: BLANCA DOMINGUEZ, CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS COMISSION

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

BLANCA DOMINGUEZ TO THE CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS COMMISSION BY REPRESENTATIVE PAUL J. ESCOBAR, DISTRICT 6.

[REPRESENTATIVE PAUL J. ESCOBAR, (915) 541-4182]

12. RESIDENTIAL STREET LIGHT: BTWN 1175 AND 1179 JOHN PHELAN

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

APPROVE INSTALLATION, POWER, AND MAINTENANCE OF RESIDENTIAL STREET LIGHT AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION:

BETWEEN 1175 AND 1179 JOHN PHELAN DR. COST $1,200 (DISTRICT 6)

ACCOUNT NO. 504420, DEPT ID NO. 01153008, FUND NO. 16506 [REPRESENTATIVE PAUL J. ESCOBAR, (915) 541-4182]

13A. DISCRETIONARY FUNDS: CENTRAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION - "GONE TO LUNCH" CONCERT SERIES

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

REQUEST TO ALLOCATE $2,500 FROM DISTRICT #8 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS TO THE CENTRAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DOWNTOWN "GONE TO LUNCH" CONCERT SERIES TO INCLUDE BLOCKAGE OF SAN ANTONIO STREET, ELECTRICITY, ENTERTAINMENT, AND VENDOR SUPPORT. CONCERT SERIES TO BEGIN ON A WEEKLY BASIS (EVERY FRIDAY) STARTING ON APRIL 29TH FROM 11 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M.

(ID#01153012, ACCT. #504420, PROJECT #PD80429, FUND #16508, CLASS #01001) [MAYOR PRO-TEM ANTHONY W. COBOS, (915) 541-4123]

13B. DISCRETIONARY FUNDS: FOURTH OF JULY PARADE BY THE EL PASO DEL NORTE LIONS CLUB

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AUTHORIZATION TO USE DISTRICT 5 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,750.00 TO PAY FOR A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF THE TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY PARADE TO BE PRESENTED BY THE EL PASO DEL NORTE LIONS CLUB, DISTRICT 2T3; SUCH FUNDS TO BE APPLIED AS A CREDIT TO THE COSTS THAT THE CITY WILL BILL THE LIONS CLUB FOR. FROM ACCOUNT NO. SPECIAL PROJECTS ACCOUNT 504420, DEPT. ID 01010005, FUND 01101, TO FUND 01001, DEPT. ID 21010050, ACCOUNT 501018.

[REPRESENTATIVE PRESI ORTEGA, JR., (915) 541-4189]

14. EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACT, ALPHA SOUTHWEST, INC. - MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA, PLEASE CONSULT THE REGULAR AGENDA.

15. CHANGE ORDER: F. T. JAMES CONSTRUCTION, INC., CONTRACT NO. 2004-214, MCKELLIGON CANYON PARK IMPROVEMENTS

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. ONE (CONSTRUCTION CHANGE) TO F. T. JAMES CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR CONTRACT NO. 2004-214, MCKELLIGON CANYON PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FOR AN INCREASED AMOUNT OF $36,210.00. CHANGE ORDER ALSO ADDS FOURTEEN (14) DAYS TO THE CONTRACT TIME. THE PURPOSE OF THIS CHANGE ORDER IS AS FOLLOWS:

REMOVE THE EXISTING PAVING AND REPLACE WITH A SLAB AT EXISTING DRESSING ROOM. $7,331.00

REMOVE THE EXISTING WINDOWS AT WEST END OF PAVILION AND REPLACE WITH WINDOWS SIMILAR TO THE NEW WINDOWS. $2,990.00

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

LOWER AND MODIFY ELECTRICAL CONDUITS AT STAGE AND DRESSING ROOMS. $12,897.00

REPLACE LOAD BEARING WALL AT DRESSING ROOM AND PLACE NEW CONCRETE FOOTING. $5,114.00

REPLACE DECORATIVE VIGAS AT PAVILION. $5,290.00

PAINT AND REFURBISH EXISTING STORAGE ROOMS. $2,588.00

16A. BEST VALUE PROCUREMENT: SOLICITATION NO. 2005-069, JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR CHALIO ACOSTA (DELTA RECREATION CENTER)

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

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.

AWARD TO: CAREFREE JANITORIAL SERVICES

EL PASO, TX

ITEM (S): ALL

AMOUNT: $39,807.00 (ESTIMATED YEARLY)

DEPARTMENT: PARKS & RECREATION

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 51010256-01101-502206 & 5150215-16302-502206

FUNDING SOURCE: OPERATING ACCOUNTS AND USER FEES, MAINTENANCE CHALIO ACOSTA (DELTA) RECREATION CENTER

TOTAL AWARD: $119,421.00 (ESTIMATED)

DISTRICT (S): 3

PARKS & RECREATION, CENTER STAFF, AND PURCHASING RECOMMEND AWARD AS INDICATED, CAREFREE JANITORIAL SERVICE PROVIDED AND MEETS THE BEST VALUE CRITERIA.

THIS IS A THIRTY-SIX MONTH CONTRACT WITH NO OPTION TO RENEW, CAREFREE JANITORIAL SERVICE OFFERS A 1%-10 DAY PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNT.

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

16B. BEST VALUE PROCUREMENT: SOLICITATION NO. 2005-093 JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR SAN JUAN AND LF WASHINGTON (MISSOURI) RECREATION CENTER

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

AWARD TO: ADEFTO BUILDING & GROUNDS SERVICE

EL PASO, TX

ITEM (S): ALL

AMOUNT: $20,286.12 (ESTIMATED YEARLY)

DEPARTMENT: PARKS & RECREATION

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 51010256-01101 & 16313-502206 AND 5150256-01101 & 16309-502206

FUNDING SOURCE: OPERATING ACCOUNTS AND USER FEES, MAINTENANCE

SAN JUAN AND LF WASHINGTON (MISSOURI)RECREATION CENTER

TOTAL AWARD: $60,858.36 (ESTIMATED)

DISTRICT (S): 3 AND 8

PARKS & RECREATION, CENTER STAFF, AND PURCHASING RECOMMEND AWARD AS INDICATED, ADEFTO BUILDING AND GROUNDS SERVICE PROVIDED AND MEETS THE BEST VALUE CRITERIA.

THIS IS A THIRTY-SIX MONTH CONTRACT WITH NO OPTION TO RENEW, NO PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNT.

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

16C. BEST VALUE PROCUREMENT: SOLICITATION NO. 2005-110 JANITORIAL SERVICES PAVO REAL RECREATION CENTER

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

AWARD TO: CAREFREE JANITORIAL SERVICES

EL PASO, TX

ITEM (S): ALL

AMOUNT: $23,004.00 (ESTIMATED YEARLY)

DEPARTMENT: PARKS & RECREATION

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 51010256-01101-502206 & 51510115-16312-502206

FUNDING SOURCE: PARKS OPERATING ACCOUNT & USERS FEE, MAINTENANCE SERVICE CONTRACTS - JANITORIAL

TOTAL AWARD: $69,012.00 (ESTIMATED)

DISTRICT (S): 3

PARKS & RECREATION, CENTER STAFF AND PURCHASING RECOMMEND AWARD AS INDICATED, CAREFREE JANITORIAL SERVICES IS THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER AND MEETS THE BEST VALUE CRITERIA.

THIS IS A THIRTY-SIX MONTH CONTRACT WITH NO OPTION TO RENEW. CAREFREE JANITORIAL SERVICES OFFERS A 1%-10 DAYS, PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNT. [PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, RAY HEREDIA, (915) 541-4316]

16D. BEST VALUE PROCUREMENT: SOLICITATION NO. 2005-111 JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR SOUTH EL PASO, SACRAMENTO, EASTSIDE AND POLLY HARRIS SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

VENDOR 1: LUCY'S CLEANING SERVICE

EL PASO, TX

ITEM(S): SOUTH EL PASO & SACRAMENTO CENTERS

AMOUNT: $19,503.75 (ESTIMATED YEARLY)

VENDOR 2: PROFESSIONAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE SERVICE

EL PASO, TX

ITEM(S): EASTSIDE SR. CITIZEN CENTER

AMOUNT: $11,073.12 (ESTIMATED YEARLY)

VENDOR 3: CAREFREE JANITORIAL SERVICES

EL PASO, TX

ITEM(S): POLLY HARRIS SR. CITIZEN CENTER

AMOUNT: $8,550.00 (ESTIMATED YEARLY)

TOTAL AWARD: $39,126.87 (ESTIMATED YEARLY)

DEPARTMENT: PARKS & RECREATION

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 51010256-01101-502206 & 51510198-16321-502206 & 51510172-16319-502206 &

51510404-16326-502206 & 51510958-16328-502206

FUNDING SOURCE: OPERATING ACCOUNTS AND USER FEES, MAINTENANCE

TOTAL AWARD: $117,380.61 (ESTIMATED)

DISTRICT (S): 2, 3, 5, AND 8

PARKS & RECREATION, CENTER STAFF, AND PURCHASING RECOMMEND AWARD AS INDICATED, THESE VENDORS PROVIDED AND MEETS THE BEST VALUE CRITERIA.

THIS IS A THIRTY-SIX MONTH CONTRACT WITH NO OPTION TO RENEW, PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNT ARE OFFERED AS FOLLOWS: LUCY'S CLEANING SERVICES 3%-10 DAYS, PROFESSIONAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE SERVICES 2%-10 DAYS AND CAREFREE JANITORIAL SERVICES 1%-10 DAYS. [PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, RAY HEREDIA, (915) 541-4316]

16E. BEST VALUE PROCUREMENT: SOLICITATION NO. 2005-133 TRAFFIC SIGNAL PRIORITY CONTROL SYSTEM

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

AWARD TO: CONSOLIDATED TRAFFIC CONTROLS, INC.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS

ITEM (S): ALL ITEMS @ A TOTAL OF $90,721.00

OPTIONS: A, B, AND C - TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL QUANTITIES

@ A TOTAL OF $29,797.00

AMOUNT: $120,518.00

DEPARTMENT: EL PASO FIRE DEPARTMENT

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 71150069-508027-07792-G7130CD0010 ($68,488.00)

71150069-508027-07816-G7130CD0036 ($52,030.00)

FUNDING SOURCE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND

TOTAL AWARD: $120,518.00

DISTRICT (S): 7 AND 8

THE FIRE AND PURCHASING DEPARTMENTS RECOMMEND AWARD TO CONSOLIDATED TRAFFIC CONTROLS, INC. AS INDICATED, AS THIS VENDOR HAS PROVIDED THE BEST VALUE BID. THIS VENDOR IS ALSO THE SOLE RESPONSIVE OFFER THAT WAS RECEIVED.

THIS IS A BEST VALUE SINGLE (ONE-TIME) PROCUREMENT, TO PURCHASE A TRAFFIC SIGNAL PRIORITY CONTROL SYSTEM FOR THE EL PASO FIRE DEPARTMENT. OPTIONS WERE OFFERED TO PURCHASE UP TO ONE-HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT QUANTITIES, AT THE SAME UNIT PRICE, IF THE OPTIONS WERE EXERCISED WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS, NINETY (90) DAYS, AND ONE-HUNDRED AND EIGHTY (180) DAYS, FROM THE CONTRACT AWARD DATE. ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WOULD LIKE TO EXERCISE THE OPTION TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL QUANTITIES, TO AFFIX THE TRAFFIC LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM TO FOUR ADDITIONAL INTERSECTIONS. NO PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNT IS OFFERED. [PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, ALFONSO GUERRERO, JR., (915) 541-4654]

17A. BID: SOLICITATION NO. 2005-085 UNIFORMS & CORPORATE WEAR, RED KAP CATALOG

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.

AWARD TO: VENDOR 1: BAZAAR UNIFORMS & MEN'S STORE

EL PASO, TEXAS

ITEM (S): GROUP IA, GROUP IB, GROUP II

GROUP III: ITEMS 4, 5 AND 6

AMOUNT: $67,000.00 (ESTIMATED PER YEAR)

VENDOR 2: UNIFORMS OF TEXAS

EL PASO, TEXAS

ITEM (S): GROUP III: ITEMS 1, 2 AND 3

AMOUNT: $3,000.00 (ESTIMATED PER YEAR)

DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 62620003-503121

FUNDING SOURCE: AIRPORT OPERATING FUND

TOTAL AWARD: $210,000.00 (ESTIMATED)

DISTRICT (S): 3

THE DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION AND THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT RECOMMEND AWARD AS INDICATED TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE OFFER, BY DEFINITION MEETING SPECIFICATIONS, FROM RESPONSIBLE PARTIES.

THIS IS A THREE (3) YEAR CONTRACT, FOR ''UNIFORMS & CORPORATE WEAR, RED KAP CATALOG'' FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION, HOWEVER, OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS MAY UTILIZE THIS CONTRACT, TO MEET THEIR REQUIREMENTS AS THE NEED ARISES. THE CONTRACT WILL OFFICIALLY BEGIN AT 12:01 A.M. MAY 1, 2005.

VENDOR-1 OFFERS THE CITY THE OPTION OF EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT FOR TWENTY-FOUR (24) ADDITIONAL MONTHS UTILIZING THE SAME PRICING STRUCTURE, IF THE OPTION IS EXERCISED WITHIN TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF AWARD OF THE CONTRACT. VENDOR-2 DOES NOT OFFER A PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNT. VENDOR-2 DOES NOT OFFER A PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNT AND DID NOT FULLY COMPLETE THE OPTION OF EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT.

[PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, ENRIQUE ACOSTA, JR., (915) 541-4267]

17B. BID: SOLICITATION NO. 2005-128 AIR PURIFICATION RESPIRATORY PARTS

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

AWARD TO: FIRST IN, INC.

EL PASO, TEXAS

ITEM (S): #1

AMOUNT: $150,000.00 (ESTIMATED ANNUALLY)

DEPARTMENT: FIRE

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 22010319-503208

FUNDING SOURCE: FIRE DEPARTMENT SCBA/LOGISTICS BUDGET

TOTAL AWARD: $300,000.00 (ESTIMATED)

DISTRICT (S): ALL

THE FIRE AND PURCHASING DEPARTMENTS 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 TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THE AWARD.

THIS IS A REQUIREMENTS TYPE CONTRACT WITH AN INITIAL TERM OF TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTHS. [PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, JESUS M. JUAREZ, (915) 541-4317]

17C. BID: SOLICITATION NO. 2005-139 PROPRIETARY PARTS & SERVICE-TRANE HVAC SYSTEMS

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

AWARD TO: SOUTHWEST TRANE

EL PASO, TEXAS

ITEM (S): GROUP A, #1 & #2, GROUP B

AMOUNT: $50,000.00 (ESTIMATED ANNUALLY)

DEPARTMENT: BUILDING MAINTENANCE

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 31010326-502226

FUNDING SOURCE: BUILDING/FACILITIES MAINTENANCE

TOTAL AWARD: $150,000.00 (ESTIMATED)

DISTRICT (S): ALL

THE BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND PURCHASING DEPARTMENTS 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 ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF THE AWARD.

THIS IS A REQUIREMENTS TYPE CONTRACT WITH AN INITIAL TERM OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS. [PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, JESUS M. JUAREZ, (915) 541-4317]

17D. BID: SOLICITATION NO. 2005-149 HERBICIDES

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

AWARD TO: CARSO, INC.

CAMARGO, ILLINOIS

ITEM (S): #1 THRU #3 (ALL)

AMOUNT: $36,227.50 (ESTIMATED ANNUALLY)

DEPARTMENT: STREET

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 32010200-503113-01101

FUNDING SOURCE: STREET DEPARTMENT GENERAL OPERATION FUNDS

TOTAL AWARD: $72,455.00 (ESTIMATED)

DISTRICT (S): ALL

THE STREET AND PURCHASING DEPARTMENTS RECOMMEND AWARD AS INDICATED TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE OFFER MEETING SPECIFICATIONS, FROM RESPONSIBLE PARTIES.

NO OPTIONS OFFERED.

THIS IS A REQUIREMENTS TYPE CONTRACT WITH AN INITIAL TERM OF TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTHS. [PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, JESUS M. JUAREZ, (915) 541-4317]

17E. BID: SOLICITATION NO. 2005-155 25 CUBIC YARD ROLL-OFF CONTAINERS - MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA, PLEASE CONSULT THE REGULAR AGENDA.

17F. BID: SOLICITATION NO. 2005-138 MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY WALKING PATH REPAIRS - MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA, PLEASE THE REGULAR AGENDA.

17G. BID: SOLICITATION NO. 2005-141 EPIA LIFT STATION RENOVATION

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

CONTRACTOR: THERMODYN CONTRACTORS, INC.

EL PASO, TEXAS

DEPARTMENT: EL PASO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 62620029-PAP0032-41073-508027

FUNDING SOURCE: AIRPORT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS

ITEMS: BASE BID $105,499.00

TOTAL AWARD: $105,499.00

DISTRICT (S): 2

THE DEPARTMENTS OF EL PASO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND ENGINEERING RECOMMEND THE AWARD OF THIS CONTRACT TO THERMODYN CONTRACTORS, INC., THE LOW RESPONSIBLE, RESPONSIVE BIDDER. IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE REFERENCED CONTRACT. ADDITIONALLY, IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE CITY MANAGER 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]

18A. BUDGET TRANSFER: BT2005-902 AIRPORT - MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA, PLEASE CONSULT THE REGULAR AGENDA

18B. BUDGET TRANSFER: BT2005-920 COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THIS BUDGET TRANSFER IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE NEEDED FUNDS TO COMPLETE THE GEORGE ORR RD. STREET, 28TH YEAR PROJECT (2002-2003), A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STREET AND DRAINAGE PROJECT. (DISTRICT 3)

DECREASE $45,000 FROM 71150069/G7129CD000107747/508027 CONSTRUCTION

INCREASE $45,000 TO 71150069/G7128CD003107755/508027 CONSTRUCTION

DECREASE $45,000 FROM 71150069/G7129CD000107747/406000 FEDGRTPROC

INCREASE $45,000 TO 71150069/G7128CD003107755/406000 FEDGRTPROC

18C. BUDGET TRANSFER: BT2005-928 BUILDING AND PLANNING SERVICES

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

BUILDING AND PLANNING SERVICES PROPOSES TO APPROPRIATE $18,752 TO THE SCHOOL FLASHER PROJECT TO FUND INSTALLATION OF A NEW SCHOOL SAFETY FLASHER ON RICH BEEM BLVD FOR HURSHEL ANTWINE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL. FUNDING SOURCE IS THE SOCORRO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. (DISTRICT 5)

DECREASE $18,752 FROM 31255004/PPW005227691/405067 REMBRSD EXP

INCREASE $18,752 TO 31255004/PPW005227691/508027 CONSTRUCTION

18D. BUDGET TRANSFER: BT2005-948 PARKS AND RECREATION - MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA, PLEASE CONSULT THE REGULAR AGENDA

18E. BUDGET TRANSFER: BT2005-949 PARKS AND RECREATION - MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA, PLEASE CONSULT THE REGULAR AGENDA

19A. APPLICATION FOR USE OF CITY PARKS/STREETS & SIDEWALKS: HARVEST CHRISTIAN CENTER

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

HARVEST CHRISTIAN CENTER TO USE AMPLIFICATION (2 AMPLIFIERS FOR GUITARS AND 2 SPEAKERS) AT THORN PARK - 5260 MACE ST ON APRIL 30, 2005 FROM 3:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M. FOR A CHURCH OUTREACH. APPROXIMATELY 20 PERSONS WILL TAKE PART AND 100 SPECTATORS ARE ANTICIPATED. PERMIT #05-029 [ROBERT QUINONES] (DISTRICT 1) NO OBJECTIONS FROM PARK. THE EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS NO OBJECTION WITH THIS EVENT. THE DEPARTMENT WILL MONITOR THE EVENT AS NECESSARY WITH THE DISTRICT CAR. THERE WILL BE NO COST TO CITY OR APPLICANT. THE OFFICE OF BUILDING PERMITS & INSPECTIONS RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.

19B. APPLICATION FOR USE OF CITY PARKS/STREETS & SIDEWALKS: ONE SOURCE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

ONE SOURCE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION TO USE AMPLIFICATION (2 MICROPHONES AND 2 SPEAKERS) AT VISTA DEL VALLE PARK - 1288 HAWKINS ON APRIL 23, 2005 FROM 11:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. FOR A KIDS CARNIVAL. APPROXIMATELY 15 PERSONS WILL TAKE PART AND 100 SPECTATORS ARE ANTICIPATED. PERMIT #05-030 [MELISSA VALVERDE] (DISTRICT 5)

NO OBJECTIONS FROM PARKS. THE EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS NO OBJECTION WITH THIS EVENT. THE DEPARTMENT WILL MONITOR THE EVENT AS NECESSARY WITH THE DISTRICT CAR. THERE WILL BE NO COST TO CITY OR APPLICANT. THE OFFICE OF BUILDING PERMITS & INSPECTIONS RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.

19C. APPLICATION FOR USE OF CITY PARKS/STREETS & SIDEWALKS: CITY OF EL PASO / REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 8

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

CITY OF EL PASO / REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 8 TO USE AMPLIFICATION (2 MICROPHONES, 2 AMPLIFIERS AND 2 SPEAKERS) AT CALENDAR PARK - 401 E SAN ANTONIO AVE ON APRIL 29, 2005 AND MAY 6, 2005 FROM 11:30 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. FOR A PUBLIC CONCERT. APPROXIMATELY 5 PERSONS WILL TAKE PART AND 100 SPECTATORS ARE ANTICIPATED. PERMIT #05-031

[ANTHONY COBOS] (DISTRICT 8)

NO OBJECTIONS FROM PARK. THE EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS NO OBJECTION WITH THIS EVENT. THE DEPARTMENT WILL MONITOR THE EVENT AS NECESSARY WITH THE DISTRICT CAR. THERE WILL BE NO COST TO CITY OR APPLICANT. THE OFFICE OF BUILDING PERMITS & INSPECTIONS RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.

19D. APPLICATION FOR USE OF CITY PARKS/STREETS & SIDEWALKS: BETO O'ROURKE

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

BETO O'ROURKE CAMPAIGN TO USE AMPLIFICATION (4 SPEAKERS, 2 MICROPHONES AND 1 AMP) AT ARMIJO PARK - 710 E SEVENTH AVE ON APRIL 23, 2005 FROM 4:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M. FOR A POLITICAL RALLY. APPROXIMATELY 500 PERSONS WILL TAKE PART. PERMIT #05-035 [BETO O'ROURKE] (DISTRICT 8)

NO OBJECTIONS FROM PARKS. THE EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS NO OBJECTION WITH THIS EVENT. THE DEPARTMENT WILL MONITOR THE EVENT AS NECESSARY WITH THE DISTRICT CAR. THERE WILL BE NO COST TO CITY OR APPLICANT. THE OFFICE OF BUILDING PERMITS & INSPECTIONS RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.

22A. MAYOR AND COUNCIL: EXTENDED LEASE TO THE MANHATTAN HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION FOR THE GARDEN CENTER

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK

DISCUSSION AND ACTION TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO HAVE STAFF 1) INVESTIGATE THE FEASIBILITY OF GRANTING AN EXTENDED LEASE TO THE MANHATTAN HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION FOR THE GARDEN CENTER LOCATED AT MEMORIAL PARK, AND 2) IF SUCH IS FEASIBLE, TO ENTER INTO REQUIRED NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO ALLOW THE ISSUANCE OF THE EXTENDED LEASE. [REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT A. CUSHING, JR., (915) 541-4996]

26A. CONDEMNATION HEARING: 1105 LOMA VERDE

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE IF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1105 LOMA VERDE DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF EL PASO (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE WITH THE CITY CLERK) IS A FIRE AND SAFETY HAZARD, AND A NUISANCE AND WHETHER THE SAME SHOULD BE REPAIRED OR DEMOLISHED. FIRST INVESTIGATED JULY 19TH, 2004. THE OWNERS OF THIS PROPERTY, LAWRENCE W. & CATHERINE J. FEW, 1105 LOMA VERDE DRIVE, EL PASO, TEXAS 79936, HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE VIOLATIONS AT THIS PROPERTY. (DISTRICT 6)

[BUILDING PERMITS & INSPECTIONS, TOM MAGUIRE, (915) 541-4588]

POSTPONED FROM 03/22/05, 01/25/05, 11/30/04, 11/02/04 AND 10/12/04

29B. EXECUTIVE SESSION: FRANK LOPEZ

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK

FRANK LOPEZ, ET. AL. VS. CITY OF EL PASO; CAUSE NO. EP-05-CA-0009-FM IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS. (551.071) [JAMES A. MARTINEZ, CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

20A. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2.30 (BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS), SECTION 2.30.060 (POWERS) TO ADD THE OUTDOOR LIGHTING ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 18.18) TO THE LIST OF ORDINANCES WHICH THE BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS IS AUTHORIZED TO GRANT VARIANCES AND HEAR APPEALS OVER.

[BUILDING PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4557]

20B. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 18 (BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 18.18 (OUTDOOR LIGHTING ORDINANCE), BY ADDING SECTION 18.18.375 (HISTORIC PROPERTIES) TO EXEMPT CERTAIN HISTORIC PROPERTIES FROM REQUIRED COMPLIANCE WITH THE OUTDOOR LIGHTING ORDINANCE. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 18.02.107 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE.

[BUILDING PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4557]

20C. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 19 (SUBDIVISIONS) OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 19.16 (IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS AND DESIGN PRINCIPLES), SECTION 19.16.030 (STREET LIGHTING) TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITH THE OUTDOOR LIGHTING ORDINANCE, TO AMEND SECTION 8 (STREET LIGHTING) OF APPENDIX A TO TITLE 19 TO PROVIDE THAT LIGHTING STANDARDS SHALL BE AS ON FILE WITH THE CITY ENGINEER, AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 19.04 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) SECTION 19.04.100 (SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT DESIGN STANDARDS) TO ELIMINATE CONFLICT WITH THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 8 OF APPENDIX A OF TITLE 19. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED IN 19.04.190 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. (ALL DISTRICTS-CITY WIDE)

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

20D. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 8065, CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS, RULE 1, CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, SECTION 10, COMMISSION RECORDER, TO CLARIFY DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES.

[HUMAN RESOURCES, TERRY A. BOND, (915) 541-4509]

PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE HELD ON MAY 3, 2005 FOR ITEMS 20A - 20D

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: CARRIED THAT THE CITY MANAGER, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT THROUGH A WRITTEN LETTER, VOICE CONCERNS ABOUT THE LACK OF NOTICE GIVEN BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS TO THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY REPRESENTATIVES AND THE AREA RESIDENTS, ABOUT THE DECEMBER 2004 BOARD MEETING WHERE THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS RECONSIDERED FUNDING FOR THE CEDAR OAKS TOWNHOMES, LTD APARTMENT PROJECT AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO FILE THE APPROPRIATE COMPLAINTS WITH THE STATE IF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DID NOT FOLLOW THE PROPER NOTICE REQUIREMENTS WHEN A PROJECT IS RECONSIDERED FOR TAX CREDITS; AND THAT REPRESENTATIVE ROJAS, AS THE CITY REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DISTRICT, AND A MEMBER OF THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE TO ACCOMPANY REPRESENTATIVE ROJAS TO AUSTIN TO SPEAK WITH STATE REPRESENTATIVES AND TDHCA STAFF TO GET ANSWERS REGARDING THE MATTER.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE ISSUING OF PERMITS PERTAINING TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1480 CEDAR OAK DRIVE.

[REPRESENTATIVE VIVIAN ROJAS, (915) 541-4108]

ACTION TAKEN: REJECT ALL BIDS

REQUEST REJECTION OF BID NO. 2005-163, REMANUFACTURED ENGINES & TRANSMISSIONS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PURCHASING AND FLEET SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE DEPARTMENT WILL REVIEW THE NECESSITY OF THIS EQUIPMENT AND THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAKE A DETERMINATION TO REBID.

DEPARTMENT: FLEET SERVICES

FUNDING SOURCE: FLEET SERVICE INTERNAL SERVICE FUND

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

REQUEST THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE AN EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH ALPHA SOUTHWEST, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $186,911.00 FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE OLD WATER WELL, WHICH IS USED FOR IRRIGATION PURPOSES, AT THE EL PASO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LONE STAR GOLF COURSE (CONTRACT NO. 2005-196). ADDITIONALLY, IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE CITY MANAGER AND STAFF BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE BUDGET TRANSFERS FOR THIS AWARD AND PROJECT, AS NECESSARY.

THE EXISTING WATER WELL AT THE GOLF COURSE HAD CEASED TO PRODUCE WATER AND THE DRILLING OF A NEW WELL WAS AUTHORIZED. HOWEVER, PROBLEMS WITH THE NEW WELL HAVE BEEN ENCOUNTERED; SCANT AMOUNTS OF MUDDY WATER WERE PRODUCED. THE ENGINEER AND CONTRACTOR CONTINUE TO WORK TO FIND A RESOLUTION, BUT THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THERE WILL NOT BE ENOUGH WATER PRODUCED BY THE NEW WELL TO MEET THE GOLF COURSE'S WATER DEMAND. THEREFORE, THERE IS A NEED TO REHABILITATE THE OLD WELL. IN THE INTERIM, THE GOLF COURSE CONTINUES TO UTILIZE A FIRE HYDRANT FOR WATERING PURPOSES.

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: $186,911.00

DISTRICT (S): 2

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

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

AWARD TO: ROLL-OFFS USA

DURANT, OK

ITEM (S): #1 - 25 CUBIC YARD ROLL-OFF CONTAINERS.

16 EACH @ $3,448.00

OPTION: #1D - PURCHASE ADDITIONAL QUANTITIES.

11 EACH @ $3,448.00

AMOUNT: $93,096.00

DEPARTMENT: STREET DEPARTMENT

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 04200401-508029-PBM0005003-29203

FUNDING SOURCE: 2004 CAPITAL ACQUISITION

TOTAL AWARD: $93,096.00

DISTRICT (S): ALL

THE STREET AND PURCHASING DEPARTMENTS RECOMMEND AWARD TO ROLL-OFFS USA, AS INDICATED TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE OFFER, BY DEFINITION MEETING SPECIFICATIONS, FROM RESPONSIBLE PARTIES.

THIS IS A FIXED-PRICE, SINGLE (ONE-TIME) PURCHASE, TO PURCHASE SIXTEEN (16) 25-CUBIC YARD ROLL-OFF CONTAINERS FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT. AN OPTION IS OFFERED TO PURCHASE UP TO ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT QUANTITIES, AT THE SAME UNIT PRICE, IF THE OPTION IS EXERCISED WITHIN ONE-HUNDRED AND TWENTY (120) DAYS, FROM THE CONTRACT AWARD DATE. ADDITIONALLY, THE STREET DEPARTMENT WOULD LIKE TO EXERCISE THIS OPTION TO PURCHASE AN ADDITIONAL SEVENTEEN (17) 25-CUBIC YARD ROLL-OFF CONTAINERS. TOTAL AWARD INCLUDING ITEM #1 AND OPTION #1A IS $93,096.00. NO PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNT IS OFFERED. [PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, ALFONSO GUERRERO, JR., (915) 541-4654]

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

CONTRACTOR: TIRAYAN CONSTRUCTION

EL PASO, TEXAS

DEPARTMENT: MUSEUM

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 31114001-PPWFA03021-27042-508027

FUNDING SOURCE: 1994 CERTIFICATE OF OBLIGATION

ITEMS: BASE BID $47,600.00

ALTERNATE $14,500.00

TOTAL AWARD: $62,100.00

DISTRICT (S): 4

THE DEPARTMENTS OF ENGINEERING, AND MUSEUM RECOMMEND THE AWARD OF THIS CONTRACT TO TIRAYAN CONSTRUCTION, 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.

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]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THIS BUDGET TRANSFER REQUESTS A NEW APPROPRIATION TO MAKE CAPITAL MODIFICATIONS TO SPORTS FIELDS AT MODESTO GOMEZ, BLACKIE CHESHER, & MARTY ROBBINS. BACKSTOPS WILL BE REPLACED; DUGOUTS COVERED; AND OUTFIELD FENCES REPLACED. MONEY IS AVAILABLE IN ACOSTA SPORTS FUND BALANCE. (DISTRICTS 5, 6 & 8)

INCREASE $80,000 TO 51010215/P50020216302/407002 ESTREV

INCREASE $80,000 TO 51010215/P50020216302/508004 PUBUSEFAC

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THIS BUDGET TRANSFER REQUESTS A NEW APPROPRIATION TO MAKE CAPITAL BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SAN JUAN RECREATION CENTER. NEW SCOREBOARDS WILL BE INSTALLED AND THE WEIGHT ROOM WILL BE REMODELED AND UPDATED WITH RUBBER FLOORING AND MACHINES. MONEY IS AVAILABLE IN SAN JUAN REC CENTER'S FUND BALANCE. (DISTRICT 3)

INCREASE $21,445 TO 51510123/P50021316313/407002 EST REV

INCREASE $21,445 TO 51510123/P50021316313/508003 BLDG IMPRVMT

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE IF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5557 PEINADO LANE, IN THE CITY OF EL PASO (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE WITH THE CITY CLERK) IS A FIRE AND SAFETY HAZARD, AND A NUISANCE AND WHETHER THE SAME SHOULD BE REPAIRED OR DEMOLISHED. FIRST INVESTIGATED AUGUST 31ST, 2004. THE OWNER OF THIS PROPERTY, ESTATE OF STELLA OSTER, C/O I. H. WOLFE, 5557 PEINADO LANE, EL PASO, TEXAS 79903, HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE VIOLATIONS AT THIS PROPERTY. (DISTRICT 2)

[BUILDING PERMITS & INSPECTIONS, TOM MAGUIRE, (915) 541-4588]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING DETAILED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. ZON05-00016, FOR A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, MESA HILLS WEST, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS PURSUANT TO A SPECIAL CONTRACT IMPOSED BY ORDINANCE NO. 9394. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. APPLICANT: K. TRINITY INVESTMENTS, LLC. (DISTRICT 8) [PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, FRED LOPEZ, (915) 541-4925]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS HEREBY GRANTS THE PETITION FOR ANNEXATION SUBMITTED BY RANCHOS REAL IV, LTD., PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 43.028 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE FOR CERTAIN VACANT PROPERTY TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 16.042 ACRES LOCATED WITHIN TRACT 2, SECTION 34, BLOCK 79, TOWNSHIP 2, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY SURVEYS, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS. THE GRANT OF THE PETITION BY THE CITY OF EL PASO ONLY AUTHORIZES RECEIPT AND PROCESSING OF AN ANNEXATION APPLICATION AND IN NO WAY INFERS APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION. (DISTRICT 5)

[PLANNING, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, RUDY VALDEZ, 541-4635]

ACTION TAKEN: CARRIED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY OR HER DESIGNEE BE AUTHORIZED TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH OUTSIDE COUNSEL, BARRON & BUDD, P.C., INCLUDING LOCAL COUNSEL, TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF EL PASO IN ITS EFFORTS TO COLLECT FROM ASARCO THE COSTS OF REMEDIATING THE EL PASO METALS SITE AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY OR HER DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF EL PASO IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY'S EFFORTS TO COLLECT FROM ASARCO THE COSTS OF REMEDIATING THE EL PASO METALS SITE.

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, JAMES A. MARTINEZ, (915) 541-4550] POSTPONED FROM 04/12/05

ACTION TAKEN: CARRIED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE AUTHORIZED TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE RETENTION AGREEMENT WITH OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO REPRESENT CARLOS LEON IN THE LAWSUIT ENTITLED GEORGE DEANGELIS VS. THE CITY OF EL PASO, ET AL; CAUSE NO. EP-05-CA-0113-DB IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS.

GEORGE DEANGELIS V. THE CITY OF EL PASO, ET AL; CAUSE NO. EP-05-CA-0113-DB. (551.071)

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, MICHELE LITTLE LOCKE, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: CARRIED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE AUTHORIZED TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE RETENTION AGREEMENT WITH OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF EL PASO IN THE LAWSUIT ENTITLED GEORGE DEANGELIS VS. THE CITY OF EL PASO, ET AL; CAUSE NO. EP-05-CA-0113-DB IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS.

GEORGE DEANGELIS V. THE CITY OF EL PASO, ET AL; CAUSE NO. EP-05-CA-0113-DB. (551.071)

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, MICHELE LITTLE LOCKE, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: CARRIED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE AUTHORIZED TO REJECT THE SETTLEMENT DEMAND AND TO PROCEED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IN THE LAWSUIT STYLED DAVID SNOW VS. THE CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS, ET AL; CAUSE NO. EP-04-CA-0460-PM IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS.

DAVID SNOW V. THE CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS, ET AL; CAUSE NO. EP-04-CA-0460-PM 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: APPROVED

TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO COMPLETE THE DRILLING OF A NEW WELL AT THE LONE STAR GOLF COURSE. (DISTRICT 3)

INCREASE $250,000 TO 62620022/PAP003341074/508027 CONSTRUCTION

INCREASE $250,000 TO 62620022/PAP003341074/407001 INTRAFDTRF (U)

INCREASE $250,000 TO 62620017/40107/407002 EST REV

INCREASE $250,000 TO 62620017/40107/507001 INTRAFDTRF (S)

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK

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.

RIO BRAVO HEALTHY COMMUNITIES COUNCIL TO HOLD A MARCH ON APRIL 27, 2005 FROM 12:00 P.M. TO 3:30 P.M. ROUTE: START AT THE CORNER OF FLORENCE AND SEVENTH ST, PROCEED ON SEVENTH TO STANTON, TURN LEFT ON STANTON TO THE BRIDGE OF THE AMERICAS, TURN BACK AROUND ON STANTON TO FATHER RAHM, TURN RIGHT ON FATHER RAHM TO FLORENCE AND FINISH AT ARMIJO PARK. APPROXIMATELY 120 PERSONS WILL TAKE PART. THIS REQUEST INCLUDES PERMISSION TO USE AMPLIFICATION (1 MICROPHONE, 1 AMPLIFIER - 120 WATTS AND 2 SPEAKERS - 60 WATT). REQUEST WAIVER OF FEES FOR PROCESSING THE APPLICATION ($15.75) AND FOR THE NECESSARY POLICE TRAFFIC ASSISTANCE. SIGNED AFFIDAVIT SUBMITTED. PERMIT #05-032 (DISTRICT 8) [ISABEL OLAGUE]

NO OBJECTIONS FROM FIRE, SUN METRO, PARKS AND TRAFFIC / ENGINEERING. THE EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS NO OBJECTIONS WITH THIS EVENT. THE DEPARTMENT WILL POLICE THE EVENT WITH 10 OFFICERS AND 10 VEHICLES. ESTIMATED COST TO CITY: $639.00; ESTIMATED COST TO APPLICANT: $1,111.00. THE OFFICE OF BUILDING PERMITS & INSPECTIONS RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND AMEC EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($750,000.00).