City Council

Oscar Leeser

Ann Morgan Lilly, District 1

Mayor

Larry Romero, District 2

Emma Acosta, District 3

Carl L. Robinson, District 4

Joyce Wilson

Michiel R. Noe, District 5

City Manager

Eddie Holguin Jr., District 6

Lily Limón, District 7

Cortney Carlisle Niland, District 8

January 28, 2014

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

8:00 AM

The City Council met in regular session at the above place and date.  Meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m.  Mayor Oscar Leeser present and presiding and the following Council Members answered roll call:  Ann Morgan Lilly, Larry Romero, Michiel R. Noe, Eddie Holguin, Jr., Lilia Limón, and Cortney Carlisle Niland.  Late arrivals:  Emma Acosta at 8:02 a.m. and Carl Robinson at 8:08 a.m.  The invocation was given by CIMA Chaplain Carlos Clugy-Soto, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

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ROLL CALL

Lilly, Romero, Noe, Holguin, Limon, Niland, Acosta, Robinson.

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INVOCATION BY - CIMA CHAPLAIN CARLOS CLUGY-SOTO

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Eastwood Knolls International School

Nicholas Apodaca

Jordan Carreon

Mercedes Deck

Maximo Gomez

Adam Hernandez

Alexis Medina

Lexani Mendoza

Guadalupe Portillo

John Shukitt

Thomas Terrazas

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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.         Ms. Ruth M.Rivas

2.         Ms. Wally Cech

3.         Ms. Lisa Turner

4.         Mr. Pierre Andre Euzarraga

Representatives Holguin and Niland commented.

Ms. Joyce Wilson, City Manager, commented.

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MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

1.

National Mentoring Month

2.

Catholic Schools Week

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RECOGNITIONS

City Employees

Ms. Joyce Wilson, City Manager, presented the following employee recognitions:

1.  Ms. Jana Martinez – 25 years

2.  Mr. Ben Blumenfeld – 25 years

3.  Police Lieutenant Frank S. Hernandez – 25 years

4.  Police Detective Andres E. Sanchez – 25 years

5.  Ms. Sonya Serna – 30 years

6.  Mr. Joe L. Hernandez – 30 years

7.  Ms. Audrey S. Mueller – 35 years

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

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CONSENT AGENDA

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Robinson, and 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, Noe, Limón, and Niland

NAYS: None

ABSTAIN: Representative Holguin

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1.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting on January 21, 2014.

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2.

REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NO ACTION was taken on this item.

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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 First Amendment to the Lease Agreement by and between the Advocacy Center for the Children of El Paso (“Lessor”) and the City of El Paso (“Lessee”) with regard to a portion of the building located at 1100 E. Cliff, El Paso, Texas, for the purpose of amending the term to an one (1) year lease with an option to extend for one (1) year by City Manager for a monthly rental of $1,600 for the term of the lease.

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3.2.

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WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, RODRIGUEZ, FILEMON 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

614 Cancellare Avenue, more particularly described as Lot(s) 21 (11907.00

Sq. Ft.), Block 19, River Park West #7 (20060083505) Subdivision, City of El

Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #R576-999-0197-2100

to be $238.42, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO AND 42/100 DOLLARS ($272.42).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 14th day of October, 2013, 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 TWO AND 42/100 DOLLARS ($272.42) 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, AGUILERA, PILAR, 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

1104 Shawnee Lane, more particularly described as Lot 2, Block 7, Scenic

Heights Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #S171-999-

0070-0300

to be $357.64, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of THREE HUNDRED NINETY ONE AND 64/100 DOLLARS ($391.64).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 21st day of October, 2013, 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 ONE AND 64/100 DOLLARS ($391.64) 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, IRIGOYEN, MARIA D J, 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

6343  Cherbourg  Avenue,  more  particularly  described  as  Lot  8,  Block  1, Normandy Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #N345-

999-0010-2200

to be $198.51, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY TWO AND 51/100 DOLLARS ($232.51).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the

14th day of October, 2013, 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 THIRTY TWO AND 51/100 DOLLARS ($232.51) 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, STONE, JAMES 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

4708 Clifton Avenue, more particularly described as Lot 16 & W 10 Ft. of 15 & E 3.7 Ft. of 17 (6981 SQ FT), Block 3, Hillside Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #H589-999-0030-7800

to be $138.83, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO AND 83/100 DOLLARS ($172.83).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 1st day of October, 2013, 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 ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO AND 83/100 DOLLARS ($172.83) 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, VANDINE, JAMES A & RUTH G, 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

3800 Edgar Park  Avenue, more particulary described as, W  70 Ft. of 5, Huntington Park Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID

#H931-999-0000-3500

to be $413.79, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of FOUR HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN AND 79/100 DOLLARS ($447.79).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 15th day of October, 2013, 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 SEVEN AND 79/100 DOLLARS ($447.79) 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, ARNOLD, REGINA, 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

3804 Edgar Park Avenue, more particulary described as, W 35 Ft. of 4 & E 30

Ft. of 5, Huntington Park Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #H931-999-0000-3300

to be $199.72, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of TWO HUNDRED THIRTY THREE AND 72/100 DOLLARS ($233.72).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 15th day of October, 2013, 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 THIRTY THREE AND 72/100 DOLLARS ($233.72) 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, SEGURA, MAXIMINO & ESTHER, 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

5722 El Nido Court, more particulary described as, Lot(s) 65 Ft. of (9 & S 56

Ft. of 8 & N 29 Ft. of 10) Beg 60 Ft. E of W Line of Lots (12025 Sq. Ft.), Block

1, Collingsworth Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID

#C730-999-0010-2500

to be $500.93, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR AND 93/100 DOLLARS ($534.93).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the

14th day of October, 2013, 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 THIRTY FOUR AND 93/100 DOLLARS ($534.93) 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, DE SANTOS, ESTHER, 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

6204 Weems Way, more particularly described as Lot(s) 58 & E 27.8 Ft. of

57, Corbin Replat, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #C776-999-

0000-6100

to be $293.90, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of THREE HUNDRED TWENTY SEVEN AND 90/100 DOLLARS ($327.90).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 25th day of September, 2013, 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 90/100 DOLLARS ($327.90) 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, BEARDEN, PATRICIA 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

10245 Shenandoah Street, more particulary described as Lot(s) 22 (7500 Sq. Ft.), Block 31, Sun Valley #5 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #S816-999-0310-8500

to be $167.39, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of TWO HUNDRED ONE AND 39/100 DOLLARS ($201.39).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 22nd day of October, 2013, 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 ONE AND 39/100 DOLLARS ($201.39) 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, GREGORY, HENRY JR & DOROTHY 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

10256 Shenandoah Street, more particularly described as Lot 4 (6000 Sq. Ft.),  Block 30, Sun Valley Subdivision, City of  El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #S816-999-0300-2800

to be $185.38, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of TWO HUNDRED NINETEEN AND 38/100 DOLLARS ($219.38).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the

22nd day of October, 2013, 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 NINETEEN AND 38/100 DOLLARS ($219.38) 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, ROAM, HARLEY R & BOK H 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

10737 Texarkana Place, more particularly described as Lot 19 (6011 Sq. Ft.), Block 18, Sarah Anne Park #2 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #S162-999-0180-3700

to be $168.47, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of TWO HUNDRED TWO AND 47/100 DOLLARS ($202.47).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 15th day of October, 2013, 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 TWO AND 47/100 DOLLARS ($202.47) 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, CHAVEZ, JORGE A, 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

10276 Yellowstone Street, more particularly described as Lot 32 (6320 Sq. Ft.),  Block 34, Sun Valley Subdivision, City of  El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #S816-999-0340-9400

to be $120.16, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR AND 16/100 DOLLARS ($154.16).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the

10th day of September, 2013, 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 ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR AND 16/100 DOLLARS ($154.16) 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, BURLESON, VICKIE, 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

11232 Peacepipe Lane, more particularly described as Lot(s) 30 (11621 Sq. Ft.), Block 21, Indian Ridge #2 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #I256-999-0210-5900

to be $292.82, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of THREE HUNDRED TWENTY SIX AND 82/100 DOLLARS ($326.82).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 22nd day of October, 2013, 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 SIX AND 82/100 DOLLARS ($326.82) 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, ROSDAV, 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

2151 Sun Manor Drive, more particularly described as Lot 36 (5885.00 Sq. Ft.), Block 16, Sun Ridge #3 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #S812-999-0160-3600

to be $119.76, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THREE AND 76/100 DOLLARS ($153.76).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the

25th day of September, 2013, 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 ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THREE AND 76/100 DOLLARS ($153.76) 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

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WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, MOORE, JAMES A, 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

3021 Tierra Mina Drive, more particularly described as Lot 7 (6063.75 Sq. Ft.), Block 110, Tierra Del Este #27 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #T287-999-1100-0700

to be $126.52, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY AND 52/100 DOLLARS ($160.52).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 26th day of September, 2013, 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 ONE HUNDRED SIXTY AND 52/100 DOLLARS ($160.52) 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, RANCHOS REAL IV 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

Tr. 4-B (16.8854 Ac.), Block 79, TSP 2 Sec. 38 T & P Surv. Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #X579-999-2380-4100

to be $1,217.27, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY ONE AND 27/100 DOLLARS ($1,251.27).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 10th day of July, 2013, 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 ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY ONE AND 27/100 DOLLARS ($1,251.27) 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, PEDERSON, MIKE 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

200 Carnes Road, more particularly described as Tr. 6 (1.3004 Acres), Block

51, Ysleta Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #Y805-

999-051B-0601

to be $1066.80, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND 80/100 DOLLARS ($1100.80).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 22nd day of July, 2013, 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 ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND 80/100 DOLLARS ($1100.80) 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, VASQUEZ, REGINO, 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

9184 Maria Court, more particularly described as Lot(s) 101 (6000 Sq. Ft.), Block 4, Alexander to Ysleta Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #A475-999-0040-1600

to be $255.61, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE AND 61/100 DOLLARS ($289.61).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the

15th day of October, 2013, 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 NINE AND 61/100 DOLLARS ($289.61) 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, BLACKSTONE EQUITY GROUP 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

8035 Crawford Court, more particularly described as Tr. 2-M-2-A 0.573 Acre, Block 6, Ascarate Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID

#A765-999-006H-0220

to be $364.80, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of THREE HUNDRED NINETY EIGHT AND 80/100 DOLLARS ($398.80).   The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 30th day of September, 2013, 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 80/100 DOLLARS ($398.80) 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.

*R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, TERRAZAS, GUILLERMO SR, 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

430 Wenda Way, more particularly described as Pt. of Tr. 17 (0.857 Acre), Lafayette Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #L122-

999-0010-5300

to be $808.22, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording  the  Resolution in the office of  the El Paso County Clerk,  $34.00, making a total of  EIGHT

HUNDRED FORTY TWO AND 22/100 DOLLARS ($842.22). The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 11th day of January, 2013, 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 EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY TWO AND 22/100 DOLLARS ($842.22) 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, TERRAZAS, WILLIE, 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

436 Wenda Way, more particularly described as Pt. of Tr. 17 (0.553 Acre), Lafayette Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #L122-

999-0010-5500

to be $400.53, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR AND 53/100 DOLLARS ($434.53). The City Council finds that the work was completed on the

7th day of January, 2013, 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 FOUR AND 53/100 DOLLARS ($434.53) 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, ANGUIANO, RUBEN SR., 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

2230 Montana Avenue, more particulary described as Lot(s) 17 & 18 (6000

Sq.  Ft.),  Block  16, Cotton Subdivision, City of  El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #C849-999-0160-4300

to be $389.16, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY THREE AND 16/100 DOLLARS ($423.16).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 10th day of October, 2013, 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 TWENTY THREE AND 16/100 DOLLARS ($423.16) 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, ANTONIO & HINOJOS, ELIZABETH, 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

65  North  Boone  Street,  more  particularly  described  as  Lot  10,  Block  2, Washington Park Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID

#W096-999-0020-2900

to be $121.65, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE AND 65/100 DOLLARS ($155.65).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the

18th day of September, 2013, 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 ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE AND 65/100 DOLLARS ($155.65) 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, ESCAMILLA, MARTIN C, 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

201 North Concepcion Street, more particularly described as Lot 20 & 21 (7500 Sq. Ft.), Block 2, Val Verde Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #V088-999-0020-4900

to be $263.86, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of TWO HUNDRED NINETY SEVEN AND 86/100 DOLLARS ($297.86).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 21st day of October, 2013, 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 86/100 DOLLARS ($297.86) 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, VAZQUEZ, JAVIER M & EVA, 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

205 North Concepcion Street, more particularly described as Lot(s) 22 (3750

Sq. Ft.), Block 2, Val Verde Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #V088-999-0020-5500

to be $148.03, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO AND 03/100 DOLLARS ($182.03).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the

29th day of October, 2013, 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 ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO AND 03/100 DOLLARS ($182.03) 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, NIETO, FERNANDO & JOSEFINA, 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

403 Dolan Street, more particularly described as S 1/2 of Lot 2 (2220 Sq. Ft.), Block 2, Pasadena #2 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #P577-999-0020-0900

to be $175.64, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of TWO HUNDRED NINE AND 64/100 DOLLARS ($209.64).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 3rd day of October, 2013, 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 NINE AND 64/100 DOLLARS ($209.64) 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, HERRERA, GEORGE A, 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

1025 East Eighth Avenue, more particulary described as, W 30.00 Ft. of E

60.30 Ft. of 1 to 3 (2400 SQ FT), Block 36, Magoffin Subdivision, City of El

Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #M028-999-0360-0100

to be $149.66, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE AND 66/100 DOLLARS ($183.66).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 29th day of October, 2013, 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 ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE AND 66/100 DOLLARS ($183.66) 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, ABDULLAH, MAHMOOD K, 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

5616 Flower Drive, more particulary described as, Lot(s) 36, Block 1, Clardy

Fox Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #C622-999-

0010-7100

to be $195.39, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of TWO HUNDRED TWENTY NINE AND 39/100 DOLLARS ($229.39).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 3rd day of October, 2013, 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 TWENTY NINE AND 39/100 DOLLARS ($229.39) 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, MORENO, JOAQUIN, 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

611 North Saint Vrain Street, more particularly described as Lot 6 & S 1/2 of 7 (4680 Sq. Ft.), Block 241, Campbell Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #C050-999-2410-3400

to be $155.21, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE AND 21/100 DOLLARS ($189.21).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the

22nd day of October, 2013, 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 ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE AND 21/100 DOLLARS ($189.21) 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, WESTERN ELECTRICAL SIGN SUPPLY CO, 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

2408 Wyoming Avenue, more particularly described as Lot 9 & E 1/2 of 10 (4500  Sq.  Ft.),  Block  76,  Bassett  Subdivision,  City  of  El  Paso,  El  Paso County, Texas, PID #B202-999-0760-2100

to be $150.34, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR AND 34/100 DOLLARS ($184.34). The City Council finds that the work was completed on the

29th day of October, 2013, 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 ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR AND 34/100 DOLLARS ($184.34) 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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3.3.

*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 Amendment #9 to the Professional Services Contract, dated May 17, 2010, between the City of El Paso and Johnson Controls, Inc., a Wisconsin Corporation, to perform LED & Decorative Street Light Maintenance Services for a period of three (3) months, for an amount of $89,500.00, with the option for two additional three-month extensions, which will be funded with General Services Department Operating Funds; and that the City Manager be authorized to sign any contracts or other documents required to effectuate this transaction, subject to final approval by the City

Attorney’s office of all necessary documents to effectuate the transaction; and to authorize the City Manager to exercise future options to extend the agreement, as needed and provided under the Amendment.

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3.4.

*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-Construction Advance Funding Agreement for a Surface Transportation Program between the City of El Paso, in its capacity as the fiscal agent for the Metropolitan Planning Organization, and the Texas Department of Transportation whereby existing and needed infrastructure is indentified and projects and programs are analyzed and prioritized in order to update future multimodal plans of the City of El Paso Urban Transportation Study Area for an amount not to exceed  Four  Hundred  Thousand  and  No/00  Dollars  ($400,000.00)  in  reimbursable  federal  and  state funding.

Mr. Michael Medina, Executive Director for MPO, commented.

Mr. Scott White, citizen, commented.

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3.5.

*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 an Agreement (the “Agreement”) by and between the City of El Paso and the AARP Foundation (“AARP”), for AARP’s use of space at no cost in the Parks and Recreation senior and recreational centers (park facilities), to provide a Tax Aid Program for an initial term of five years with an option to extend for an additional term of five years.  The Program will provide tax assistance and encourage senior citizens to visit their local Senior Center and is offered to the City’s seniors at no cost to the seniors or the City.

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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 an Agreement between the CITY OF EL PASO and Sexual Trauma and Assault Response Services (STARS), a non-profit corporation, to provide outreach emergency counseling and follow-up public health services for reported victims of sexual assault, a public health and safety function, for an annual amount not to exceed Seventy Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($70,000.00). The term of this Agreement shall start January 28, 2014 with two automatic annual renewals. The total amount of the three year period shall not exceed Two Hundred Ten Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($210,000.00).

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4.

APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:

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4.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried that the following tax refunds be APPROVED, subject to auditor approval:

1.   Yvonne D. McLaughlin in the amount of $5,056.07 for double payment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # C340-999-0980-8100)

2.   Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in the amount of $5,073.83 for double payment of 2013 taxes.

(Geo. # C542-999-0360-1100)

3.   Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in the amount of $2,822.28 overpayment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # E049-999-0030-1200)

4.   Roberto & Lucema Alvarez in the amount of $2,780.78 for payment in error of 2012 taxes. (Geo. # E054-999-0080-3700)

5.   Daniel J. and Olga A. Lopez in the amount of $3,056.88 for double payment of 2011 taxes. (Geo. # E222-999-1110-0100)

6.   TSI Title Company of Texas, Inc. in the amount of $4,097.66 for double payment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # G569-999-1270-1300)

7.   Texas Title Company in the amount of $3,882.53 overpayment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # H771-000-0050-0600)

8.   Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in the amount of $4,376.94 overpayment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # L225-999-0140-3200)

9.   TSI Title Company of Texas, Inc. in the amount of $2,667.75 for double payment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # L478-999-0100-2900)

10. Roger L. and Sharlynn K. Traver in the amount of $4,113.28 overpayment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # M403-999-0260-8300)

11. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in the amount of $3,310.29 overpayment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # M436-999-0020-9200)

12. Michael Chuhay in the amount of $3,339.18 payment in error of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # M842-999-0060-0300)

13. Texas Title Company in the amount of $4,705.57 for double payment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # P324-999-0440-5700)

14. Lawyers Title in the amount of $3,279.11 for double payment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # P585-000-0030-0400)

15. Stewart Title in the amount of $3,553.08 for double payment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # P654-999-0820-6400)

16. Gilbert Villa in the amount of $5,280.08 for double payment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # P795-999-2920-2100)

17. David D. Vaughn in the amount of $4,704.26 for payment in error of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # S069-999-03U2-0500)

18. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in the amount of $3,759.00 overpayment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # S137-999-0120-1850)

19. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in the amount of $2,950.80 overpayment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # S137-999-0120-4500)

20. Loan Care Customer Support in the amount of $6,089.64 for double payment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # S138-999-0130-0600)

21. Kyle and Jennifer Smith in the amount of $4,700.04 for payment in error of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # S138-999-0130-5150)

22. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in the amount of $3,008.34 for double payment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # S541-999-0160-0800)

23. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in the amount of $3,322.83 overpayment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. #T213-999-0100-2300)

24. Pioneer Bank in the amount of $4,591.48 overpayment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # T283-999-0010-0300)

25. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in the amount of $3,757.37 overpayment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # T287-999-0390-1600)

26. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in the amount of $3,185.79 for double payment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # T287-999-0700-2450)

27. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in the amount of $4,899.88 for double payment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # T287-999-2060-1000)

28. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in the amount of $3,425.56 for double payment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # T287-999-2700-2100)

29. Pioneer Bank in the amount of $6,032.04 overpayment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # V138-999-0060-2000)

30. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in the amount of $4,146.52 for double payment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # V639-999-0040-1300)

31. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in the amount of $4,181.29 for double payment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # V893-999-111B-2500)

32. Rio Bravo Title, LLC in the amount of $5,054.70 overpayment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # V893-999-173A-3100)

33. Lone Star Title in the amount of $4,164.66 for double payment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # V893-999-4870-4800)

34. Lone Star Title Company of El Paso in the amount of $3,259.42 for double payment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # V893-999-5550-0500)

35. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in the amount of $3,662.20 overpayment of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # W145-999-0360-0300)

Representative Robinson commented.

Ms. Joyce Wilson, City Manager, commented.

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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 Purchasing Director for the Purchasing Director for the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department to issue a Purchase Order to TASER International, Inc.

Department:                                      Police

Award to:                                           TASER International, Inc.

                                                           Scottsdale, AZ

Annual Estimated Amount:                 $102,010.15

Total Estimated Award:                     $102,010.15 (One Time)

Account No.:                                      321 – 21020 – 531090 – 1000 – P2140

Funding Source:                                General Funds

Sole Source No.:                               2014-123

This is a unit price contract.

Purchase is made pursuant to the Public Health and Safety Exemption 252.022(a) (2) of the Texas Local

Government Code.

Mayor Leeser and Representative Robinson commented.

The following City staff members commented:

1.  Ms. Joyce Wilson, City Manager

2.  Ms. Sol Cortez, Assistant City Attorney, gave legal advice.

3.  Assistant Chief Robert Feidner

Ms. Lisa Turner, citizen, commented.

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5.2.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Director for Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department to issue a Purchase Order(s) to Fisher Scientific Company, LLC, a contractor   under   GSA,   GS-07F-0091H   (Total   Solutions   for   law   enforcement,   security,   facilities management, fire, rescue, clothing, marine craft and, emergency/disaster response), for Scott AV – 3000

Facepieces.  The City has made the determination that purchasing from this cooperative offers the most cost-effective pricing.

Department:                                      Police

Award to:                                           Fisher Scientific Company, LLC.

                                                        Pittsburgh, PA

Annual Estimated Amount:              $86,746.40

Total Estimated Award:                     $86,746.40

Account No.:                                      321 – 21230 – 533000 – 2710 – P2104

Grant SHSP 2012; Grant # 12SR2402PD Funding Source: Equipment Materials

Reference No.:                                  2014-122

This is a Cooperative, (unit price) contract.

Mayor Leeser commented.

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5.3.

REQUEST TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Director for Purchasing

& Strategic Sourcing Department to issue a Purchase Order(s) to Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company’s authorized local distributor Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems LLC dba Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers, a contractor under The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN), Contract No. R4937 (Automobile Tires) for the purchase of duraseal tires.  The City has made the determination that purchasing from this cooperative offers the most cost-effective pricing.

The participation by the City of El Paso in the Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) was approved by

Mayor and City Council on March 27, 2007.

Department:                                      General Services –Fleet Division

Award to:                                        Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems, LLC dba

         Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers El Paso, TX

Total Estimated Amount:                   $171,000.00

Account No.:                                      334-34080-522280-3100-3480

                                                           334-34080-522280-3100-3484

                                                          334-34080-522280-3100-3486

Funding Source:                                Environmental Services – Vehicle Heavy

                                                          Equipment Off Road Maintenance

Reference No.:                                  2014-164

This is a Cooperative, unit price contract.

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REGULAR AGENDA - INTRODUCTIONS

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6.

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

6.1. – 6.7.    INTRODUCTIONS

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

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

NAYS: None

ABSTAIN: Representative Holguin

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6.1.

An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To Sign A Contract Of Sale And Any Other Necessary Documents Between The City Of El Paso And P.V. Community Development Corporation Which Will Allow The City To Convey Lots 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 And 32, Block P-2, Garden Subdivision, An Addition To The City Of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, According To The Plat Thereof On File In Volume 11, Page 39, Real Property Records, El Paso County, Texas, Also Known As 600 South Piedras, El Paso, Texas, City Of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas To P.V. Community Development Corporation

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 4, 2014

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6.2.

An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.56 (Parking Meters), Section 12.56.020F (Installation) to add an Exception from Parking Meter Fees for One Hour near City Hall and the One-Stop-Shop; the penalty being as provided in Section 12.84.010 of the El Paso City Code.

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 4, 2014

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6.3.

An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 017603, Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.04 (Solid Waste Management) to delete the flow control requirement throughout the Chapter and to delete the hauler's franchise fee in Section 9.04.410B.3 (Hauler Permit Application, Issuance, and Appeal Procedures) and Section 9.04.530E (Fees General); the penalty being as provided in Section 9.04.630 of the El Paso City Code

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 4, 2014

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6.4.

An Ordinance releasing conditions placed on property by Ordinance No. 8953 which changed the zoning of a Portion of Tract 1F, Section 27, Block 81, Township 1, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject property: East of Martin Luther King Jr. and North of the Patriot Freeway. Property Owner: Camino Real Investments I, Ltd. PZCR13-00010

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 18, 2014

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6.5.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of Lots 21-24, Block 17, Del Norte Acres, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from A-2 (Apartment) to C-1 (Commercial) and imposing conditions. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: East of Gateway North Boulevard and North of Arlen Avenue. Property Owner: Arneson Pool Services, Inc. PZRZ13-00033

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 18, 2014

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6.6.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of Lot 4 thru 10, Block 114, Campbell Addition, 501, 503, 505, 511, 513, 515, 517, and 523 South Campbell Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from A-3 (Apartment) to G-MU (General-Mixed Use) and approving a Master Zoning Plan. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 501, 503, 505, 511, 513, 515, 517, and 523 South Campbell Street. Property Owner: Eduardo & Josefina Soto. PZRZ13-00044

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 18, 2014

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6.7.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of portion of Lot 1 and 2, Block 30, Alexander Addition, 1401 N. Kansas Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from A-2 (Apartment) to S-D (Special Development). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 1401 N. Kansas Street. Property Owner: Terry M. Hammond. PZRZ13-00046

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Representative Niland commented.

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REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

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7.

ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT:

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7.1.

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Romero, and unanimously carried to AWARD, Solicitation No.2014-041 for Pendale Environmental Remodel to Globe Builders, LLC, for an estimated total amount of $604,642.00.

Department:                                      Engineering and Construction Management

Award to:                                            Globe Builders, LLC – El Paso, TX

Base Bid:                                            $469,392.00

Option 1:                                            $  52,900.00

Option 2:                                            $    2,850.00

Option 3:                                            $  74,300.00

Option 4:                                            $    5,200.00

Total Estimated Award:                     $604,642.00

Time for Completion:                         180 Consecutive Calendar Days

Accounts:                                           334-34060- 580270-3150- PSWM00170

Funding Source:                                Environmental Services - Capital

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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8.

PURCHASING AND STRATEGIC SOURCING:

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8.1.

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Lilly, and unanimously carried to AWARD, Solicitation No. 2014-050 (Vehicle Offsite Fueling) to Western Refining Wholesale, Inc. for an initial term estimated amount of $2,850,000.00 and the option to extend amount of $1,900,000.00 for a total

5 year award of $4,750,000.00.

Department:                                      General Services – Fleet Division       

Award to:                                           Western Refining Wholesale, Inc.       

                                                          El Paso, TX      

Item(s):                                               All        

Initial Term:                                        3 years

Option to Extend:                               2 years

Annual Estimated Award:                 950,000.00 (estimated 250,000.00 gallons)     

Initial Term Estimated Award:                      $2,850,000.00 (3 years) (estimated 750,000                              gallons)

Total Estimated Award:                     $4,750,000.00 (5 years)          

Account No.:                                      231-37020-531240-3600-P3710         

Funding Source:                               General Services Dept – Internal Service       

This is a low bid, service contract.      Fund-Fuel Inventory Purchases        

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and General Services – Fleet Division recommend award as indicated to Western Refining Wholesale, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

Mayor Leeser and Representative Robinson commented.

The following City staff members commented:

1.  Mr. Bruce Collins, Director of Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing

2.  Mr. Stuart Ed, Director of General Services

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8.2.

Motion made by Representative Robinson, seconded by Representative Romero, and unanimously carried to AWARD Solicitation No. 2014-048 (Books and Media in English and Spanish for Adults, Young Adults and Juveniles) to Brodart Company for an initial term estimated award of $2,895,718.29.  The award includes an option to extend amount of $1,930,478.86 for a 5 year total estimated award of $4,826,197.15.

Department:                                      Library

Award to:                                           Brodart Company

                                                          Williamsport, PA

Item(s):                                                All

Initial Term:                                       3 years

Option to Extend:                              2 years

Annual Estimated Award:                  $   965,239.43

Initial Term Estimated Award:           $2,895,718.29 (3 years)

Total Estimated Award:                     $4,826,197.15 (5 years)

Account No.:                                      453-53010-531030-1000

Funding Source:                                General Fund

This is a low bid, supply/service contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Library Departments recommend award as indicated to Brodart Company, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

Ingram Library Services, Inc. did not acknowledge Amendment I Media additions to the bid tabulation and is recommended to be deemed non-responsive.

Representatives Niland and Noe commented.

The following City staff members commented:

1.  Ms. Joyce Wilson, City Manager

2.  Mr. Bruce Collins, Director of Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing

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8.3.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried DELETE the item to authorize the City Manager to enter into an emergency agreement between the City of El Paso and Rod Robertson Enterprises, for towing services for General Services, Police Department, Fire Department and Sun Metro in an estimated amount of $530,000.00 for the period February 1, 2014 to July, 31, 2014.  Pursuant to the Public Health and Safety Exemption 252.022(a) (2) of the Texas Local Government Code.

Departments:                                       General Services, Police, Sun Metro & Fire

Award to Vendor:                                 Rod Robertson Enterprises

San Antonio, Texas

Total Estimated Award:                        $ 530,000.00 (6 months)

Account No. & Amount:                        231-37020-531250-P3701-3600 – General

                                                              Services $100,000

Funding Source:                                   Material/Supplies/Equipment Outside Repair

                                                              Services

Account No. & Amount:                        321-21050-522280-P2121-1000 Police

                                                              Department $355,000

321-21280- 522150-321-P2121-4340- P5002350

Funding Source:                           General Fund & Municipal Vehicle Storage Facility

Account No. & Amount:                 560-60050-544060-3200-P6017 – Sun Metro

                                                     $50,000

Funding Source:                           Operating Funds

Account No. & Amount:                 322-22090-522150-P2216-1000 – Fire

                                                      Department $25,000

Funding Source:                          General Fund – Fire Apparatus

Reference No.:                             2014-127

Current vendor Sun City Towing and Recovery, LP gave notice to the city that as of January 31, 2014 they will cease business operations.

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.

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REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

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9.

CITY DEVELOPMENT:

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9.1. and 9.2

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, the City of El Paso owns and operates the Greater El Paso Landfill and desires to acquire property for future expansion of the property; and

WHEREAS, City staff has negotiated a Contract of Sale with Kasco Ventures, Inc. in the amount of

$5,250,000 to acquire approximately 1,214 acres of land adjacent to such landfill for the expansion; and

WHEREAS, the El Paso City Council approved its revised Debt Management Policy on November

27, 2012, which sets forth the parameters for issuing new debt for the City of El Paso;  and

WHEREAS,  the Debt Management Policy establishes the type of bonds that may be used to fund capital improvement projects at the lowest cost possible and states that Certificates of Obligation are an appropriate debt instrument for infrastructure related capital projects (and non-quality of Life projects); and

WHEREAS, the El Paso City Council has directed that issuances for proposed capital projects and utilizing Certificates of Obligation be brought forward annually starting in 2010 and thereafter; and

WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Resolution as adopted on August 20, 2013, allows the City manager or her designee to establish or amend the budget for any capital project within a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) approved by the City Council, provided that the addition or deletion of a project’s budget of more than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) be approved by City council; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends that City Council establish the 2014 Capital Improvement Plan for the project known as Greater El Paso Landfill expansion in an amount not to exceed $5,355,000 to be funded by self-supporting revenues from the Environmental Services Fund and approval of the Contract of Sale.

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

1)  That the 2014 Capital Improvement Plan be established for the project known as the Greater El Paso Landfill expansion in an amount not to exceed $5,355,000 to be funded by self-supporting revenues from the Environmental Services Fund, and that the City Manager be authorized to take any action necessary and execute any and all documents necessary to accomplish the creation of the CIP for this project.

2)  That the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign a Contract of Sale between the CITY OF EL PASO and KASCO VENTURES, INC., for the City’s purchase of the property more particularly described as that certain 1,213.77 acres of land, more or less, located in El Paso County, Texas, and four parcels located within Section 25, Township 4, Block 78, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys for a total amount of $5,250,000.00 for the purpose of expanding the Greater El Paso Landfill and sign any necessary documents for the execution of this project.

Ms. Ellen Smyth, Director of Environmental Services, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s office).

Mayor Leeser and Representatives Acosta, Limon, Noe, and Niland commented.

The following City staff members commented:

1.  Ms. Joyce Wilson, City Manager

2.  Ms. Sylvia Firth, City Attorney

3.  Mr. Guillermo Sotomayor, Real Estate Manager for City Development

The following members of the public commented:

1.  Mr. George Wayne, Waste Connections

2.  Ms. Lisa Turner

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

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EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Romero, and unanimously carried that the City Council retire into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 9:27 a.m. pursuant to Section 3.5A of the El Paso City Charter and the Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 - 551.087 to discuss any of the following:

Section 551.071  CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY

Section 551.072  DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY

Section 551.073  DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFTS

Section 551.074  PERSONNEL MATTERS

Section 551.076  DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES

Section 551.087  DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS

Discussion and action on the Executive Session items listed on the Agenda.

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Lilly, and unanimously carried to adjourn the Executive Session at 10:14 a.m. and RECONVENE the meeting of the City Council, during which time motions were made.

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EX1.

PUC Docket No. 41360 – Application of El Paso Electric Company to Amend Its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the Proposed Montana Power Station to Caliente Substation 115KV Transmission Line in El Paso County.  (551.071)

NO ACTION taken on this item.

EX2.

Inquiry into the Affairs and Earnings of Texas Gas Service Company, a Division of ONEOK, Inc. (551.071)

NO ACTION taken on this item.

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EX3.   Economic  incentives  for  new  copper  wiring  manufacturing  facility  located              in  West  El  Paso. (551.087)

NO ACTION taken on this item.

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ADJOURN

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Lilly, and unanimously carried to ADJOURN this meeting at 10:14 a.m.

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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

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Richarda Duffy Momsen, City Clerk