City Council

Oscar Leeser

Ann Morgan Lilly, District 1

Mayor

Larry Romero, District 2

Emma Acosta, District 3

Carl L. Robinson, District 4

Tommy Gonzalez

Michiel R. Noe, District 5

City Manager

Claudia Ordaz, District 6

Lily Limón, District 7

Cortney Carlisle Niland, District 8

January 27, 2015

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

8:00 AM

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ROLL CALL

The City Council met in regular session at the above place and date.  Meeting was called to order at 8:02 a.m.  Mayor Oscar Leeser present and presiding and the following Council Members answered roll call:  Larry Romero, Emma Acosta, Carl Robinson, Lilia Limón, and Cortney Carlisle Niland.  Late arrivals:  Claudia Ordaz at 8:05 a.m. and Ann Morgan Lilly at 8:08 a.m.  Michiel R. Noe requested to be excused.  The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Carlos Flores, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

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INVOCATION BY POLICE, FIRE AND CIMA CHAPLAIN SAM FARAONE

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Cadwallader Elementary School

Isela Trujillo

Victoria Jimenez

Sophia Bustillos

Anai Medrano

Nicolas Tarango

Eliyah Glasqow

Vianey Castro

Ruby Levario

Nicolas Barrios

Erick Andrade

Evelyn Ontiveros

Renee Ortiz

Vanesa Anguiano

Itzel Mendez

NatalyTorres

Isabel Chairez

April Navarrete

Ilyssa Gallegos

Roxanne Porras

Jayden Bustillos

Joaquin Velasco

Jaylee Levario

Melany Cruz

Nadia Kassem

Jasmine Garcia

Sabrina Rodriguez

Alberto Puentes

Jenavieve Valadez

Isabel Lugo

Jacob Quiroz

Reyes Mata

Kayla Alvarado

Nathan Escobedo

Natalie Escobedo

Justin Nicolas Ortiz

Amor Sanchez

Elaina Hastings

Ronin Burton

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8:00 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. CALL TO THE PUBLIC – PUBLIC COMMENT

The following members of the public commented:

1. Mr. Jerry Thiedt
2. Mr. Jack Bradford
3. Ms. Lisa Turner
4. Ms. Wally Cech
5. Mr. Steven Strumer
6. Mr. Leo Mendoza
7. Ms. Irma Cruz
8. Ms. Gabriela Castaneda, Communications Director for Border Network
9. Ms. Martina Morales
10. Mr. Robert Heyman
11. Ms. Susana Herrera
12. Mr. Jose M. Escobedo
13. Ms. Camille Castillo, El Paso Coalition for the Homeless
14. Ms. Rosa Macias

15.  Ms. Maria de la luz Jeronimo

16.    Ms. Norma Hernandez

17.    Mr. Jesus Flores

18.    Ms. Esther Apodaca

19.    Ms. Maria Gomez

20.    Ms. Yolanda Lopez

21.    Ms. Bety Puebla

22.    Ms. Esther Mancinas

23.    Ms. Claudia Ramirez

24.    Mr. Guillermo Adame

25.    Ms. Norma Morales

26.    Ms. Bertha Huerta

27.    Ms. Amalia Hernandez

28.    Ms. Maria Trejo

29.    Ms. Carmen Talamantes

30.    Mr. Eric Murillo

31.    Ms. Lidia Cruz

32.    Ms. Cristina Garcia, Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy

Mayor Leeser and Representatives Niland, Ordaz, and Limon commented.

Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager

Ms. Richard Momsen, Municipal Clerk

Ms. Sylvia Firth, City Attorney, gave legal advice.

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Robinson, and unanimously carried to SUSPEND THE RULES OF ORDER to allow additional speakers to address the Council after the signup period.

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MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

1.

Catholic Schools Week

2.

National Mentoring Month

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RECOGNITIONS

City Employees

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

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CONSENT AGENDA

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Romero, and unanimously carried to APPROVE, AS REVISED, all matters listed under the Consent Agenda unless otherwise noted.  (Items approved, postponed, or deleted pursuant to the vote on the Consent Agenda will be shown with an asterisk {*}.

AYES:            Representatives Lilly, Romero, Acosta, Robinson, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Representative Noe

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1.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of January 20, 2015, and the Special City Council Meeting of January 12, 2015.

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2.

REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to EXCUSE, AS REVISED Representative Michiel R. Noe from the Regular Council Meeting of January 27, 2015.

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3.

RESOLUTIONS:

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3.1.

*R E S O L U T I O N

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Non-Federal Reimbursable Agreement (AJW-FN-CSA-15-2174) between the City of El Paso and the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) for Resident Engineering construction support and flight inspection of the impacted FAA system as part of the Reconstruction of Runway 08L-26R Project at the El Paso International Airport.

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3.2.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Lessor’s Acknowledgment of Assignment by and among the City of El Paso (“Lessor”), PXP Texas, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, an undivided 50% interest; SoCal Texas, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, an undivided 5.25% interest, and PEP Texas, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, an undivided 44.75% interest, (“Assignors”) and Tower Assets Newco IX LLC (“Assignee”) for the following described property:

Lot 1, Block 11, Butterfield Trail Industrial Park Unit Two, Foreign Trade Zone No. 68, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, municipally known and numbered as 25 Butterfield Trail Blvd., El Paso, Texas

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3.3.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Lessor’s Acknowledgment of Assignment by and between the City of El Paso (“Lessor”), PWR12-MAC Industrial Portfolio Southwest LLC (“Assignor”), and PXP Texas, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, an undivided 50% interest; SoCal Texas, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, an undivided 5.25%  interest, and PEP Texas, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, an undivided 44.75% interest (“Assignors”) and Leigh Fisher Capital Group, LLC (“Assignee”) for the following described property:

A portion of Lot 5, Block 8, Butterfield Trail Industrial Park Unit One, Replat “A”, and all of Lot 6, Block 8, Butterfield Trail Industrial Park, Unit One, Replat “B”, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, municipally known and numbered as 11 Leigh Fisher Blvd., El Paso, Texas.

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3.4.

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            WHEREAS, on November 10, 2009, the City Council for the City of El Paso authorized the City Manager to sign and submit an application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for a two-year Homeless Housing and Services Program (HHSP) grant in the amount of $1,626,459 in General Revenue Funds that the City utilized to fund, until May 31, 2011, eligible operation and direct service costs of 14 non-profit, homeless service providers in the El Paso community; and

            WHEREAS, on September 15, 2011, the 2nd Round of HHSP funding was identified by the Texas Legislature as a high priority, and through the enactment of Senate Bill 1 and Senate Bill 2, provided that the City of El Paso’s initial funding award be amended to include an additional ($70,078) of General Revenue Funds and also awarded ($51,461) in Below Market Interest Rate (BMIR) Funds and ($271,442) in Housing Trust Funds (HTF) from September 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012, which the City utilized to contract with six non-profit homeless service providers for eligible homelessness prevention services and construction/rehabilitation activities in the El Paso community; and

            WHEREAS, TDHCA secured 3rd Round HHSP funding in May 2012, in the form of Housing Trust Funds ($251,433) and Bond Revenue Funds ($173,938), to award to the City of El Paso for the period of October 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013, which the City utilized to contract with the County of El Paso and two non-profit homeless service providers for eligible homelessness prevention/assistance activities in the El Paso community; and

            WHEREAS, TDHCA secured General Revenue Funds in the amount of $414,975 to the City of El Paso under the 4th Round of HHSP funding for the period of October 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014, which the City used to contract with the County of El Paso and two non-profit homeless service providers for eligible homelessness prevention/assistance activities in the El Paso community; and

            WHEREAS, on October 30, 2014, TDHCA requested that the City submit a combined Program Budget and Performance Statement for the 5th Round of HHSP funding by November 4, 2014, and released the contract on January 14, 2015; and

            WHEREAS, TDHCA secured General Revenue Funds in the amount of $442,223 to award to the City of El Paso under the 5th Round of HHSP which will operate under a single contract, for the period of September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015, for eligible homelessness prevention and homeless assistance activities in the El Paso community; and

            WHEREAS, the Community and Human Development Department, after obtaining input from the El Paso Coalition for the Homeless members and service providers, recommends awarding the $442,223 in 5^th Round HHSP General Revenue Funds to:  (1) Administration Costs ($20,000); (2) County of El Paso ($220,000) for Financial Assistance – Homelessness Prevention and Homeless Assistance; (3) Project Vida ($152,648) for Case Management Salary, Housing Staff Costs, Financial Assistance – Homelessness Prevention and Homeless Assistance; and (4) The Salvation Army ($49,575) for Housing Staff Costs and Financial Assistance – Homelessness Prevention and Assistance, as detailed in Exhibit “A” attached hereto.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

1.         That the City Manager be authorized to sign all contracts and documents with the State of Texas, and with the three agencies identified in the recitals above for 5th Round HHSP funds.  The City Manager is authorized herein to sign amendments to such contracts which add to or reduce funding when such amendments are consensual, including the de-obligation of funds by mutual termination; and

2.         That the City Manager be authorized to take any actions necessary to accomplish the intent of this resolution and be authorized to sign all Certifications, Performance Reports, and any agreements or related documents for TDHCA or agency HHSP activities upon approval by the City Attorney’s Office and Director of Community and Human Development Department.

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3.5.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Contract of Sale between the CITY OF EL PASO and FIRST NATIONAL BANK, for the purchase of a portion of Lot 1, Block 166, Tierra Del Este Unit Forty Eight, according to the Plat thereof on file under County Clerk’s File No. 20060056855, Real Property Records of El Paso County, Texas and that the City Manager, or his designee, be authorized to sign any necessary documents to accomplish the intent of this Resolution.

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3.6.

*R E S O L U T I O N

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Contract of Sale between the CITY OF EL PASO and RIO GRANDE MOB EAST, LTD., a Texas Limited Partnership, for the purchase of a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Edgemere Point, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the Plat thereof on file under County Clerk’s File No. 20070006905, Real Property Records of El Paso County, Texas and that the City Manager, or his designee, be authorized to sign any necessary documents to accomplish the intent of this Resolution.

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3.7.

*R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, on October 8, 2013, the City entered into Contract No. 2013-266 Cheryl Ladd Park with Martinez Bros. Contractors, LLC. (“Contractor”);

WHEREAS, after construction began the Contractor discovered approximately 13,500 tons of additional household waste buried the project site;

WHEREAS, the Contractor removed the household waste found at the project site to preserve and protect the public health or safety of the municipality’s residents;

WHEREAS, the additional construction costs for the removal of the household waste are $333,302.26; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 252.022(a)(2) of the Texas Local Government Code, a procurement made necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the municipality’s residents is exempt from the bidding requirements of Chapter 252 of the Local Government Code; and

WHEREAS, the removal of the buried additional household waste took 300 calendar days.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

  That the City Council ratifies the exempt expenditure in the amount of Three Hundred Thirty Three Thousand Three Hundred Two and 26/100 Dollars ($333,302.26) to Martinez Bros. Contractors, LLC for the removal of additional buried household trash discovered in connection with the Cheryl Ladd Project , Solicitation No 2013-266, and the expenditure of this amount is necessary to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the municipality’s residents. The contract amount, including the exempt expenditure is $1,536.079.26. In addition, the City Council approves an additional extension of three hundred (300) consecutive calendar days to the construction term because the identified time was necessary to remove the additional household waste from the Project site.

Mayor Leeser and Representatives Limón, Niland and Robinson commented,

Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager, commented.

Mr. Leo Mendoza, citizen, commented.

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3.8.

*R E S O L U T I O N

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            That the Mayor be authorized to sign a First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the County of El Paso, Texas, for the provision of public health and environmental services (“Services”), dated July 8, 2014, to add the City of San Elizario as a party, authorizing the City of El Paso to provide the Services to the City of San Elizario for the period of September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015, and acknowledging that the County of El Paso’s annual amount of $813,230 noted in the July 8, 2014 Interlocal Agreement, already incorporates the annual cost of SIXTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($66,950.00) for the Services which shall be provided by the City of El Paso to San Elizario, and citing various authorizations by the City of San Elizario for the term of the First Amendment.

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3.9.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, SANCHEZ, DANIEL & JUAN M., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

5327 Charl Ann Street, more particularly described as TR 4-B (1.00 ACRE), Block 5, Upper Valley Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #U819-999-005A-0433

to be $330.31, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 22nd day of May, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED THIRTY AND 31/100 DOLLARS ($330.31) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, GRIFE, LIZETH, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

785 Dorsey Drive, more particularly described as Lot 1 (6358.84 SQ FT), Block 24, West Hills #7 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #W145-999-0240-0100

to be $277.80, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 23^rd day of May, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN AND 80/100 DOLLARS ($277.80) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, BENEDICTION INVESTMENTS LTD, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

5413 La Estancia Circle, more particularly described as Lot 2 (39924 SQ FT), Block 4, Los Nogales Acres Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #L769-999-0040-0300

to be $448.30, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 14^th and 15^th days of May, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount FOUR HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT AND 30/100 DOLLARS ($448.30) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, FULL GOSPEL EVANGELISTIC TE, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

4631 Atlas Avenue, more particularly described as Lot 100, Sunrise Acres #2 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #S917-999-002D-5200

to be $564.67, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 11^th and 12^th days of June, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR AND 67/100 DOLLARS ($564.67) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, SKARP PROPERTIES LLC, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

8621 Lawson Drive, more particularly described as Lots C & D (RPL OF E 1/2 OF 1) (13862 SQ FT), Block 6, Del Norte Acres Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #D361-999-0060-0700

to be $519.34, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 30th day of May, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount FIVE HUNDRED NINETEEN AND 34/100 DOLLARS ($519.34) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, DALY, RICHARD JR., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

605 North Estrella Street, more particularly described as Lots 5 & 6 (6750 SQ FT), Block 67, East El Paso Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #E014-999-0670-1100

to be $357.37, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 28th day of May, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN AND 37/100 DOLLARS ($357.37) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, ACEVEDO, KAREN I., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

2600 Porter Avenue, more particularly described as Lots 31 & 32 (6000 SQ FT), Block E, Grandview Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #G686-999-000E-9500

to be $327.33, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 27^th day of May, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED TWENTY SEVEN AND 33/100 DOLLARS ($327.33) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, MONGE, JOE J. & ROSANA E., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

S 50 FT OF N 150 FT OF W 130 FT OF Lot 4 (6500 SQ FT), Block 6, Del Norte Acres Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #D361-999-0060-5800

to be $303.93, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 12th day of June, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED THREE AND 93/100 DOLLARS ($303.93) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, PACHECO, FLORENTINO & ADELA, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

3601 Sheppard Avenue, more particularly described as Lots 14 TO 17 (12000 SQ FT), Block 75-D, Logan Heights Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #L447-999-075D-5000

to be $521.91, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 27th day of June, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY ONE AND 91/100 DOLLARS ($521.91) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, ANAYA, IRMA L., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

5975 Equinox Court, more particularly described as Lot 19 (4250.00 SQ FT), Block 1, Sun Valley Ranch Replat A Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #S820-999-0010-1910

to be $345.73, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 2nd day of June, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED FORTY FIVE AND 73/100 DOLLARS ($345.73) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, EL PASO MCRAE CENTER-SUN VALLEY LLC & 2, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

1/2 INT IN 269.69 FT ON SUN VALLEY 180 FT ON W 266.40 FT ON N 143.27 FT ON E BEG 207 FT E OF SWC, Block B, Yucca Village Replat Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #Y906-999-000B-2000

to be $419.34, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 12th day of February, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount FOUR HUNDRED NINETEEN AND 34/100 DOLLARS ($419.34) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, GEO-BEAZER LP, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

Lot 10 (31367.00 SQ FT), Block 1, Sun Valley Ranch Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #S820-999-0010-1000

to be $409.06, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 30th day of May, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount FOUR HUNDRED NINE AND 06/100 DOLLARS ($409.06) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, O'CONNER, SEAN P. & AMBER, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

5337 Manuel Puentes Court, more particularly described as Lot 1 (6690.04 SQ FT), Block 26, Sandstone Ranch Estates #4 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #S138-999-0260-0100

to be $304.33, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 1st day of July, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED FOUR AND 33/100 DOLLARS ($304.33) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, ALEMAN, SANDRA, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

7313 O'Riley Lane, more particularly described as Lot 24, Block 4, Future Land Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #F950-999-0040-2400

to be $328.14, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 13th day of March, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT AND 14/100 DOLLARS ($328.14) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, DIAZ, DAVID A. & 2, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

PT OF Lot 10 (125 FT ON PIEDRAS BEG 160.81 FT S OF NEC 84.4 FT ON S 125 FT ON W 160.82 FT ON N), Block 120, Bassett Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #B202-999-1200-5100

to be $330.45, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 10th day of June, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED THIRTY AND 45/100 DOLLARS ($330.45) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, GONZALEZ, EDUARDO & MARGARITA M., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

10929 Rogers Hornsby Street, more particularly described as Lot 25 (5005.55 SQ FT), Block 9, Cooperstown Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #C762-999-0090-2500

to be $319.48, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 23rd day of May, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED NINETEEN AND 48/100 DOLLARS ($319.48) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, REALZOLA, OCTAVIO, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

5301 Roger Maris Drive, more particularly described as Lot 27 EXC WLY 2.0 FT (5880 SQ FT), Block 22, Cooperstown #2 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #C762-999-0220-2700

to be $286.46, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 6th day of June, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY SIX AND 46/100 DOLLARS ($286.46) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, CHAVARRIA DE GAMBOA, BLANCA, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

9849 Alameda Avenue C-34, more particularly described as Lot 12 (4536.00 SQ FT), Block F, Maravilla Manufactured Home Community Condominium Plus 0.8547 % Int In Com Area Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #M074-999-00F0-1200

to be $277.13, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 5th day of June, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN AND 13/100 DOLLARS ($277.13) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, MAXON, SOCORRO S., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

7555 Hermosillo Drive, more particularly described as Lot 12 (9000 SQ FT), Block 14, Hacienda Heights Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #H012-999-0140-8500

to be $286.88, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 3rd day of June, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY SIX AND 88/100 DOLLARS ($286.88) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, TALAVERO, ARMANDO, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

4032 Boy Scout Lane, more particularly described as Lot 17 (9413.74 SQ FT), Block 5, Haciendas San Miguel #1 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #H013-999-0050-1700

to be $324.35, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 20th day of May, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR AND 35/100 DOLLARS ($324.35) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, PRIETO, JOSE, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

3504 East Gateway Boulevard, more particularly described as Lot 30 (3500 SQ FT), Block 42, East El Paso Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #E014-999-0420-6700

to be $302.97, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 2nd day of June, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED TWO AND 97/100 DOLLARS ($302.97) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, AMERICAN DREAM BROKERAGE SERVICES, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

3506 East Gateway Boulevard, more particularly described as Lot 29, Block 42, East El Paso Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #E014-999-0420-6400

to be $282.55, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 2nd day of June, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO AND 55/100 DOLLARS ($282.55) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, BANOZA, PAULETTE, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

2400 Murchison Drive, more particularly described as Lot 13 & W 8 FT OF Lot 12 & E 1/2 OF DAKOTA ST CLOSED (8760 SQ FT), Block 24 1/2, Highland Park Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #H453-999-024B-8500

to be $297.16, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 28th day of May, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount TWO HUNDRED NINETY SEVEN AND 16/100 DOLLARS ($297.16) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, MARTINEZ, GUSTAVO R., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

2216 Myrtle Avenue, more particularly described as Lot 7 & E 1/2 OF Lot 8 (4500 SQ FT), Block 39, Bassett Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #B202-999-0390-2100

to be $323.81, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 2nd day of June, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED TWENTY THREE AND 81/100 DOLLARS ($323.81) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, LEPE, JOSE D., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

304 Olivia Circle, more particularly described as Lot 46 (8036 SQ FT), Block 3, Coronado Hills Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #C818-999-0030-5400

to be $564.40, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 11th day of June, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR AND 40/100 DOLLARS ($564.40) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, VILLALOBOS, MARIA T., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

3027 Rivera Avenue, more particularly described as Lot 14, Block 2, East El Paso Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #E014-999-0020-3100

to be $439.91, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 4^th and 6^th days of June, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY NINE AND 91/100 DOLLARS ($439.91) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, HICKMAN, CHERIE L., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

623 Tepic Drive, more particularly described as Lot 17 & WLY 247.5 SQ FT OF Lot 18 (8498 SQ FT), Block 105, Chaparral Park #21 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #C340-999-1050-3300

to be $398.50, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 4th day of June, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED NINETY EIGHT AND 50/100 DOLLARS ($398.50) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, HIRSCH, HERMAN, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

806 Upson Drive, more particularly described as Lots 23 & E 8 FT OF 22 (3960 SQ FT), Block 28, Sunset Heights Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #S979-999-0280-7900

to be $375.77, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 4th day of June, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE AND 77/100 DOLLARS ($375.77) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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3.10.

*R E S O L U T I O N

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

WHEREAS, Hard Liquors, LLC (hereinafter referred to as “Grantee”) is producing Bourbon Street on Cincinnati Street 2015 to be open to the public from 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2015 through 2:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2015 (hereinafter referred to as “Event”); and

WHEREAS, the Grantee has submitted an application for a Special Privilege Permit pursuant to Title 15.08.120 (D) of the El Paso Municipal Code, for the use and closure of portions of City rights-of-way on Cincinnati Avenue and Baltimore Avenue, between Stanton Street and Mesa Street, to include the adjacent alleys in conjunction with the Event; and

WHEREAS, the Grantee has indicated their intent to authorize Ardovino’s Wine Gourmet & Gifts, INC, (hereinafter referred as “TABC Permittee”) to provide for the temporary sale and service of alcoholic beverages within the identified closed portions of City rights-of-way during the Event; and

WHEREAS, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) requires that the City Council for the City of El Paso approve, as a permissible activity, the sale and service of alcoholic beverages within  City rights-of-way, prior to issuance of such permit; and

WHEREAS, the Grantee assumes full responsibility for the TABC Permittee, including verification that the Permittee has obtained a permit for the temporary sale and service of alcoholic beverages from the TABC prior to the Event.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

That the temporary sale and service of alcoholic beverages by Ardovino’s Wine Gourmet & Gifts, INC, in the closed portions of City rights-of-way on Cincinnati Avenue and Baltimore Avenue, between Stanton Street and Mesa Street, to include the adjacent alleys from 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2015 through 2:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2015 is a permissible activity in conjunction with Hard Liquors, LLC’s Bourbon Street on Cincinnati Street 2015 upon issuance of the required permits from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and the City of El Paso.

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3.11.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, the City has approved various amendments to HHSC Contract 529-11-0001-0024, the Core Contract for Information and Referral Services;

            WHEREAS, the City approved Amendment No. 9 to said contract on December 30, 2014;

            WHEREAS, pending is Amendment No. 8 to said contract, which the City would like to approve at this time, for a grand total contract amount of $1,094,455.34, which is a lower amount than the grand total amount approved in Amendment No. 9 ($1,125,545.90), and HHSC has verified that approval of Amendment No. 8 does not interfere with Amendment No. 9 despite the difference between the grand total amounts. 

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

      THAT the City Manager be authorized to sign and submit HHSC Contract No. 529-11-0001-00024H, which is Amendment Eight to HHSC Contract No. 529-11-0001-00024, and other related documents for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, to adjust the budget by adding $212,000.00, to compensate for another year of operations costs related to the provision of comprehensive Information & Referral Services by the City, with the amendment affecting the period from September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015.

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3.12.

*R E S O L U T I O N

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            THAT the City Manager be authorized to sign Consent to Assignment of Contract No. 2012-298 Paper Sundries for Part A, items 5, 6, 7 and Contract No. 2013-083 Pool Chemicals for Item 2 from Baron Chemical Co., Inc. to International Laundry Services, Inc.

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4.

NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:

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4.1.

*Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to APPROVE for notation pursuant to Section 2.92.110 of the City Code: receipt of campaign contributions by City Representative Emma Acosta on November 20, 2014 in the amount of $500.00 from Randall J. Bowling; on November 20, 2014 in the amount of $500.00 from Robert L. Bowling IV; on November 20, 2014 in the amount of the amount of $1,000.00 from the El Paso Independent Automobile Dealer Association.

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5.

REQUESTS TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS:

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5.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to AUTHORIZE the Director for Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department to exercise the City’s option to extend current Contract 2012-151 Tire Recap, Retread, and Casing Repair Services with RB Wicker and Rubber Co. for two (2) additional years pursuant to the provisions of an award approved by the City Council on April 24, 2012.  The extended contract period will be from April 24, 2015 to April 23, 2017.

Department:                                        Facilities and Fleet Maintenance

Award to:                                             RB Wicker Tire and Rubber Co.

                                                            El Paso, TX

Option:                                                One [of One]

Annual Estimated Amount:                 $131,712.50

Total Estimated Amount:                    $263,425.00 (2 years)

Account No.:                                       231- 37020 – 531210 -3600 - P3711

Funding Source:                                 Equipment Outside Repair Services

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5.2.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to AUTHORIZE the Director for Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department to exercise the City’s option to extend current Contract 2012-172 Peterbilt Proprietary Parts and Service with Rush Truck Centers of Texas, LP dba Rush Truck Center of El Paso for two (2) additional years pursuant to the provisions of an award approved by the City Council on April 24, 2012.  The extended contract period will be from April 24, 2015 to April 23, 2017.

Department:                                        Facilities and Fleet Maintenance

Award to:                                             Rush Truck Centers of Texas, LP dba

                                                            Rush Truck Center of El Paso

                                                            El Paso, TX

Option:                                                One [of One]

Annual Estimated Amount:                 $170,000.00

Total Estimated Amount:                     $340,000.00 (2 years)

Account No.:                                       231- 37020 – 531210 -3600 - P3711

                                                            231- 37020 – 531250 -3600 - P3701

Funding Source:                                 Inventory Purchases Materials and

                                                            Supplies

                                                            Equipment Outside Repair Services

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5.3.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to AUTHORIZE, AS REVISED the Director for Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department to exercise the option to extend current contract 2014-083 (Extension) Animal Food Produce with OLUS Distributing, Inc. for one (1) additional year pursuant to the provisions of an award approved by the City Council on March 25, 2014. The extended contract period will be from March 11, 2015 through March 10, 2016.

Department:                                  Zoo

Award to:                                       OLUS Distributing, Inc.

                                                      El Paso, Texas

Item(s):                                          All

Option:                                          1 of 3

Annual Estimated Award:             $99,416.00

Total Estimated Award:                $99,416.00 (1 year)

Account No.:                                 3400-452-52140-P5241-531100

Funding Source:                           Zoo Operations

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6.

BIDS:

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6.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to AWARD Solicitation No. 2015-389 for Fire Station No.16, No.23 and No.25 - New Restrooms Facilities to MGB Group, Inc. for an estimated total amount of $254,969.00.

Department:                                  Engineering and Construction Management

Award to:                                       MGB Group, Inc.

                                                      El Paso, TX

Base Bid 1:                                    $ 175,897.00

Option 1:                                       $  79,072.00

Total Estimated Award:                $254,969.00

Time for Completion:                    150 Consecutive Calendar Days

Accounts:                                      580270-4560-190-28340-PCP12MF010

Funding Source:                           2012-2013 Certificates of Obligation

Districts:                                        2, 3, and 4

It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award.

As a part of this award, upon the review of the City Attorney, the City Engineer may without further authorization from City Council approve contract changes which are necessary for proper execution of the work and carrying out the intent of the project, which are in accordance with applicable law, do not make changes to the prices and are within the appropriate budget.

This is a low bid, lump sum contract.  The Engineering & Construction Management Department recommends award as indicated to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

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REGULAR AGENDA - INTRODUCTIONS

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7.

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.9 OF THE EL PASO CITY CHARTER:

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Romero, and unanimously carried that the following Ordinances, having been introduced pursuant to Section 3.9 of the El Paso City Charter, be ADVERTISED for public hearing:

ABSENT: Representative Noe

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7.1.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST14-00032, to allow for a ground-mounted 55’ Personal Wireless Service Facility on the property described as Lot 1, Block 1, Delta Subdivision, 314 S. Glenwood Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, Pursuant to Section 20.10.455 of El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 314 S. Glenwood Street. Property Owner: El Divino Salvadore Presbyterian Church, Inc. PZST14-00032

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 17, 2015

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7.2.

An Ordinance approving a detailed site development plan for a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Le Barron Park Subdivision, 9275 North Loop Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, Pursuant to Section 20.04.150. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 9275 North Loop Drive. Property Owner: El Paso County Sheriff’s Officers Association. PZDS14-00032

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 17, 2015

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7.3.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST14-00033, to allow for infill development with reduced side street yard setbacks and reduced parking on the property described as Lots 1 – 8, Block 10, Military Heights, 2901, 2909, and 2915 Fort Boulevard, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 2901, 2909, and 2915 Fort Boulevard. Property Owner: Margarita T. Ochoa PZST14-00033

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 17, 2015

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7.4.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST15-00001, to allow for Infill Development with reduced rear yard setback and cumulative front and rear yard setbacks on the property described as Lot 5, Block 15, Mesquite Trails #3, 1340 Fito Hernandez Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, Pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 1340 Fito Hernandez Street. Property Owner: Miguel and Cecilia Ortiz. PZST15-00001

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 17, 2015

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REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

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8.

ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT:

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8.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE two weeks Solicitation No. 2015-433 for Street Resurfacing 2015 to ZTEX CONSTRUCTION, INC., for an estimated total amount of $7,999,002.60.

ABSENT: Representative Noe

Department:                                Engineering and Construction Management

Award to:                                     ZTEX CONSTRUCTION, INC.

                                                      El Paso, TX

Base Bid 1:                                 $7,999,002.60

Total Estimated Award:             $7,999,002.60

Time for Completion:                 365 Consecutive Calendar Days

Accounts:                                    580270-4740-190-28900-PCP13ST002R

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9.

PURCHASING AND STRATEGIC SOURCING:

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9.1.

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Romero, and unanimously carried to AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Director for Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department to exercise the City’s option to extend current Contract 2012-103R Third Party Residential Building Inspection and Plan Review Services with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., Code Compliance Inspections, PC, ECM International, Inc., The Institute for Building Technology and Safety and Michelle’s Ventures dba Vision Consultants, Inc. for one (1) additional year pursuant to the provisions of an award approved by the City Council on March 27, 2012.  The extended contract period will be from March 27, 2015 to March 26, 2016.

ABSENT: Representative Noe

Department:                                  Planning and Inspections

Award to:                                       Vendor 1:  Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.

                                                      Plano, TX

Option:                                          One [of One]

Total Estimated Amount:              $1,221,000.00 (1 year)

Award to:                                       Vendor 2:  Code Compliance Inspections, PC

                                                      El Paso, TX

Option:                                          One [of One]

Total Estimated Amount:              $675,600.00 (1 year)

Award to:                                       Vendor 3:  ECM International, Inc.

                                                      El Paso, TX

Option:                                          One [of One]

Total Estimated Amount:              $780,000.00 (1 year)

Award to:                                       Vendor 4:  The Institute for Building Technology and Safety

                                                      Ashburn, VA

Option:                                          One [of One]

Total Estimated Amount:              $1,480,000.00 (1 year)

Award to:                                       Vendor 5:  Michelle’s Ventures dba Vision Consultants, Inc.

                                                      Plano, TX

Option:                                          One [of One]

Total Estimated Amount:              $1,362,000.00 (1 year)

Total Estimated Award:                $5,518,600.00

Account No.:                                 441520 & 441570

Funding Source:                           Residential Building Permits & Plumbing

                                                      Inspection Net 3rd Party Payment

                                                      Permit revenues are sourced to the General

                                                      Fund; Restricted

                                                      Fund will be the pass-through for the Third-

                                                      party Service Providers

Ms. Deniese Baisley, Purchasing Agent commented.

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9.2.

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Lilly, and unanimously carried to AWARD Solicitation No. 2015-386R (Stop Loss) to Aetna Life Insurance Company for an initial three (3) year term in the estimated amount of $10,747,315.80.

ABSENT: Representative Noe

Department:                                        Human Resources

Award to:                                             Aetna Life Insurance Company

                                                            Hartford, CT

Item(s):                                                All

Initial Term:                                         3 years

Option:                                                none

Annual Estimated Amount:                 $  3,582,438.60 (1 year)

Total Estimated Award:                      $10,747,315.80 (3 years)

Account No.:                                       209 – 521370 – 14045 - 3530 – P1414

Funding Source:                                 Health Benefits

This is a Request for Proposal, service contract.

Additionally, it is requested that the City Attorney's Office review and that the City Manager be authorized to execute any related contract documents and agreements necessary to effectuate this award.

Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Human Resources recommend award as indicated to Aetna Life Insurance Company, the highest ranked proposer based on evaluation factors established for this procurement. In accordance with this award the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed.

Ms. Haydee Pena, Purchasing Agent, commented.

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REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS

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10.

PLANNING AND INSPECTIONS:

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10.1.

ORDINANCE 018311

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MASTER ZONING PLAN APPROVED ON OCTOBER 30, 2012, BY ORDINANCE NO. 17895 FOR THE REZONING TO GENERAL MIXED USE (GMU) OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 20 AND 16 FOOT ALLEY, BLOCK 209, ALEXANDER ADDITION, 2501 & 2525 N. MESA STREET AND 2508 OREGON STREET, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE NORTHWESTERLY HALF OF THAT VACATED PORTION OF BOSTON STREET. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 2501 & 2525 N. MESA STREET AND 2508 OREGON STREET. PROPERTY OWNER: EP MARCUS INVESTMENTS, L.P. AND EP DEL MESA PARTNERS, L.P. PZRZ14-00019 

Mr. David Coronado, City Development Program Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).

Mayor Leeser and Representative Lilly commented.

Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager, commented.

Motion duly made by Representative Lilly, seconded by Representative Romero, that the Ordinance be ADOPTED.  Whereupon the Mayor ordered that a vote be taken on the passage and adoption of the Ordinance which when so done resulted as follows:

AYES: Representatives Lilly, Romero, Acosta, Robinson, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Representative Noe

Whereupon the Mayor ordered that, the vote having been cast in favor of the Ordinance, the same be and the same are hereby ADOPTED.

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11.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES:

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11.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to DELETE the Ordinances renewing a non-exclusive franchise to the seven listed companies to operate and maintain a solid waste collection and hauler service within the City of El Paso subject to the terms and conditions described in the ordinance.

1.         American Disposal Service

2.         Cemex Construction Materials South, LLC

3.         El Paso Disposal, LP

4.         Heist Disposal, Inc.

5.         Jose Roman Gonzalez, Jr. DBA JRG Disposal Service

6.         Sandoval Capital, Inc. DBA Bronco Disposal

7.         Moore Service, Inc.

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REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

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12.

COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT:

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12.1.

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a Resolution on August 14, 2007, to establish the Empowerment Zone Advisory Board (the “Board”) as part of the Implementation Plan for the City’s Round II United States Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Empowerment Zone Grant, and incorporated into the Strategic Plan, as amended, in order to ensure continued community and grass roots participation and community performance assessment in the governance of Zone Area activities; and

WHEREAS, on February 6, 2014, HUD notified the City of it having satisfactorily met the requirements of 24 CFR Section 85.50 “Closeout” for Empowerment Zone grants; and

WHEREAS, the Board is no longer needed as a standing board of the City holding regular meetings; and

           WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to abolish the Board.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

That the Empowerment Zone Advisory Board, established August 14, 2007 by Resolution, as amended by Resolution on December 23, 2008, be abolished.

The following City staff members commented:

1.           Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager

2.           Ms. Veronica Soto, Director of Community and Human Development

Mr. Leo Mendoza, citizen, commented.

Motion made by Representative Acosta, seconded by Representative Limón, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Resolution.

ABSENT: Representative Noe

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12.2.

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, the Empowerment Zone Division, Community and Human Development Department has established lending guidelines related to the administration of existing business loans in the Empowerment Zone Revolving Loan Fund, which was transferred to the City in June 2007 as part of city administration of the Empowerment Zone Planning and Implementation Grant No. EZ-99-TX-0013 through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”); and,

WHEREAS, on September 22, 2009, City Council approved the Empowerment Zone Grant Program’s RLF Lending Guidelines (“Lending Guidelines”) to promote efficiency, consistency, and expediency in the administration and review of Empowerment Zone loan applications to best serve businesses that are located in the Empowerment Zone, which City Council later amended on December 22, 2009; and,

WHEREAS, on February 6, 2014, HUD notified the City of it having satisfactorily met the requirements of 24 CFR Section 85.50 “Closeout” for Empowerment Zone grants with the City’s commitment in continuing the opportunity for new loans to be issued and funded with program income derived from loan repayments; and,

WHEREAS, on November 17, 2014, during a Special City Council meeting, the Community and Human Development presented proposed changes to the Lending Guidelines, which included: (1) expansion in eligible areas to include City of El Paso Sustainable City Centers and Transportation Corridors; (2) expansion of loan products to include 0% APR Façade/ADA loans; (3) creation of preliminary application process to increase business opportunities by way of assisting businesses establish or expand within the Empowerment Zone; and, (4) increase job opportunities for residents in the Empowerment Zone.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

1.That the updated 2015 Empowerment Zone Grant Program’s Revolving Loan Fund Lending Guidelines attached as Exhibit “A”, are hereby approved; and, 

2.That the City Manager is authorized to execute standard loan agreements and any related loan documents for Empowerment Zone loans of $50,000 or less, when issued in accordance with the City’s Empowerment Zone Program Revolving Loan Fund Lending Guidelines, and upon review and approval of the loan documents by the City Attorney’s Office.

Ms. Veronica Soto, Director of Community and Human Development, commented.

Motion made by Representative Acosta, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Resolution.

ABSENT: Representative Noe

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13.

ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT:

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13.1.

Presentation on status of Capital Projects:

a.  Signal Synchronization, All Districts, Jiann-Shing Yang, EPDot, (915) 212-7069.

b.  Barron Park, District 4, Yesenia Castro, (915) 212-1842.

Mr. Jiann-Shing Yang and Ms. Yesenia Castro, Engineering and Construction Management, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).

Mayor Leeser and Representatives Lilly, Robinson, Limón, Ordaz, and Niland commented.

The following City staff members commented: