City Council

Oscar Leeser

Ann Morgan Lilly, District 1

Mayor

Larry Romero, District 2

 

Emma Acosta, District 3

 

Carl L. Robinson, District 4

Tommy Gonzalez

Michiel R. Noe, District 5

City Manager

Claudia Ordaz, District 6

 

Lily Limón, District 7

 

Cortney Carlisle Niland, District 8

 

 

MINUTES FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

February 24, 2015

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

8:00 AM

 

 

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ROLL CALL

The City Council met in regular session at the above place and date.  Meeting was called to order at 8:05 a.m.  Mayor Oscar Leeser present and presiding and the following Council Members answered roll call:  Larry Romero, Emma Acosta, Michiel R. Noe, Claudia Ordaz, Lilia Limón, and Cortney Carlisle Niland.  Late arrivals:  Ann Morgan Lilly at 8:33 a.m.  Carl Robinson requested to be excused.  The invocation was given by Police, Fire and CIMA Chaplain Sam Faraone, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America

 

 

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INVOCATION BY POLICE, FIRE AND CIMA CHAPLAIN SAM FARAONE

 

 

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

 

 

 

Vista Hills Elementary School

 

Emilee Antimo

Ethan Calleros

Danica Carrasco

Julissa Falcon

Anastasia H'Luz

Christian Jaquez

Luke Squires

Abigail Wong

Ean Guereque

 

 

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

The following members of the public commented:

 

  1. Mr. Jose Barriga
  2. Ms. Wally Cech
  3. Mr. Mel Harris
  4. Mr. Leo Mendoza
  5. Mr. Pierre Andre Euzarraga
  6. Mr. Jose Rivera
  7. Mr. Aurelio Rangel
  8. Mr. Nicolas Chavez

 

Mayor Leeser and Representatives Romero, Niland, Ordaz, and Limón commented.

 

The following City staff members commented:

 

1.    Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager

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

 

 

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MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

El Paso Strikes Again Bowling Days

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Future Farmers of America

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Women in Construction Week

 

 

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA

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

 

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

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Representative Robinson

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CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

 

 

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1.

Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management

 

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1.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of February 17, 2015.

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

 

 

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2.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to EXCUSE, AS REVISED Representative Carl° L. Robinson from the Regular Council Meeting of February 24, 2015.

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:

 

 

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3.

Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development

 

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3.1.

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

That the City Manager is hereby authorized to sign a Temporary Land Use Lease by and between the City of El Paso (“Lessor”) and The Hertz Corporation (“Lessee”) for the following described property:

A portion of Lots 2, 2B and 2C, Block 1, Butterfield Trail Industrial Park Unit One Replat “A”, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, containing approximately 174,805 square feet of land.

 

 

 

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4.

Goal 2: Set the Standard for a Safe and Secure City

 

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4.1.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, The El Paso City Council finds it in the best interest of the citizens of El Paso the General Victims Services FY 2016 be operated for the time period of September 1st 2015 to August 31st 2016 and

            WHEREAS, The El Paso City Council agrees to provide applicable matching funds for the said project as required by the Criminal Justice Division – Office of the Governor grant application; and

            WHEREAS, The El Paso City Council agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the Criminal Justice Division funds, the El Paso City Council assures that the funds will be returned to the Criminal Justice Division in full; and

            WHEREAS, the El Paso City Council designates City Manager Tommy Gonzalez as the grantee’s authorized official. The authorized official is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency.

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

1.    That the El Paso City Council approves submission of the grant application for the General Victim Services FY16 program to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division.

2.    The City Manager or his designee be authorized to sign the grant application including all understandings and assurances contained therein, and apply for, reject, alter or terminate the grant in the amount of  $173,530.96 for the City of El Paso Police Department from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for the purpose of continuing the efforts of the Police Department’s Victim Services Unit; and the City Manager or his designee also be authorized to sign any related paperwork, including but not limited to authorization of budget transfers and submit necessary revision to the operation plan; and that the City Manager be authorized on behalf of  the  City of El Paso, any grant amendments or corrections to the grant agreement which increase decrease or de-obligate program funds provided that no additional City funds are required, or which decrease the amount of matching funds and any documents to request and accept an extension of the award ending date for the grant.

3.    The City of El Paso agrees to provide cash matching funds in the amount of $47,062.75.

4.    The El Paso City Council agrees that the existence of an award will not be used to offset or decrease total salaries, expenses and allowances that the City receives or provides to its Police Department at or after the time the grant is awarded.

That the Chief of Police be authorized to sign Cooperative Working Agreements relating to the grant with the following agencies:  West Texas Community Supervision and Correction Department, Center Against Family Violence, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, Transitional Living Center, Battered Spouse Program , 34th Judicial District, District Attorney- Victim Assistance, 34th Judicial District, District Attorney- Domestic Violence Unit, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services Incorporated, Family Services of El Paso.

 

 

 

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5.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

 

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5.1.

*R E S O L U T I O N

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

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

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

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

1315 Madeline Drive, more particularly described as Lots 11 & 12 (6650 SQ FT), Block 25Kern Place Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #K216-999-0250-2900

to be $254.80, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 10th day of June, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount TWO HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR AND 80/100 DOLLARS ($254.80) 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, KENT MEI INC., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

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

3515 Fred Wilson Avenue, more particularly described as Lots 9 TO 12 (12000 SQ FT), Block 88-ALogan Heights Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #L447-999-088A-1700

to be $309.47, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 25th day of September, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED NINE AND 47/100 DOLLARS ($309.47) 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.

*R E S O L U T I O N

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

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

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

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

3716 Idalia Avenue, more particularly described as Lot 24 & W 1/2 OF Lot 23 (4500 SQ FT), Block 70Grandview Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #G686-999-0700-6700

to be $320.29, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 7th day of July, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED TWENTY AND 29/100 DOLLARS ($320.29) 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, RODRIGUEZ, MARY E., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

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

3826 Jefferson Avenue, more particularly described as Lots 19 & 20 (6000 SQ FT), Block 16Morningside Heights Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #M794-999-0160-5500

to be $341.00, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 29th day of September, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED FORTY ONE AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($341.00) 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, CARRILLO, JORGE, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

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

3806 Memphis Avenue, more particularly described as Lot 29 & W 1/2 OF Lot 28 (4500 SQ FT), Block 88Grandview Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #G686-999-0880-8100

to be $377.75, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 19th day of September, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN AND 75/100 DOLLARS ($377.75) 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, RAMIREZ, LUCIO & SOCORRO, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

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

8401 Mount Tibet Drive, more particularly described as Lot 29, Block 8Mountain View Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #M851-999-0080-5700

to be $362.65, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 14th day of August, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED SIXTY TWO AND 65/100 DOLLARS ($362.65) 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, CORTEZ, CARMEN & RAUL, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

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

8305 Mount Whitney Drive, more particularly described as Lot 23 (6160 SQ FT), Block 9Mountain View Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #M851-999-0090-4500

to be $341.27, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 14th day of October, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED FORTY ONE AND 27/100 DOLLARS ($341.27) 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.

*R E S O L U T I O N

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

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

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

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

506 N Raynor Street, more particularly described as N 45 FT OF Lots 1 TO 3 (3375 SQ FT), Block 63East El Paso Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #E014-999-0630-0100

to be $251.01, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 21st day of August, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount TWO HUNDRED FIFTY ONE AND 01/100 DOLLARS ($251.01) 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, MASCORRO, JOSE L., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

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

3801 North Piedras Street, more particularly described as Lots 15 TO 20 & S 9 FT OF Lot 21 (19080.00 SQ FT), Block 1Military Heights Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #M436-999-000I-7102

to be $482.40, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 15th day of September, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO AND 40/100 DOLLARS ($482.40) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

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

*R E S O L U T I O N

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

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

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

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

8828 Norton Street, more particularly described as Lot 17 (6000 SQ FT), Block 21Del Norte Acres Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #D361-999-0210-6100

to be $314.21, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 15th day of August, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED FOURTEEN AND 21/100 DOLLARS ($314.21) 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, CULLY, NEAL D. & ERIN 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 its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

3100 Wheeling Avenue, more particularly described as Lots 48 & 49, Block 14Manhattan Heights Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #M056-999-0140-0100

to be $317.05, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 19th day of September, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN AND 05/100 DOLLARS ($317.05) 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, ELSTON, FORREST H., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

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

335 Lynne Way, more particularly described as Lot 6, Block 3Millers Lakeside Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #M452-999-0030-1600

to be $342.75, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 29th day of September, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED FORTY TWO AND 75/100 DOLLARS ($342.75) 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, LOPEZ, JOSE & MARIA, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

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

171 Red Robin Drive, more particularly described as TR 48 (6664 SQ FT)Lakeside #1 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #L144-999-0010-9500

to be $336.40, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 24th day of September, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED THIRTY SIX AND 40/100 DOLLARS ($336.40) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

10964 Duke Snider Circle, more particularly described as Lot 51 (4975.15 SQ FT), Block 10Cooperstown Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #C762-999-0100-5100

to be $277.95, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 19th day of August, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN AND 95/100 DOLLARS ($277.95) 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, AQUA INVESTMENTS, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

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

10975 Duke Snider Circle, more particularly described as Lot 25 (5005.55 SQ FT), Block 11Cooperstown Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #C762-999-0110-2500

to be $313.94, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 15th day of September, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 94/100 DOLLARS ($313.94) 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, THIGPEN, HORTENSE, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

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

7356 O'Dell Lane, more particularly described as Lot 14 (8800 SQ FT), Block 5Future Land Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #F950-999-0050-1400

to be $336.94, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 2nd day of September, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED THIRTY SIX AND 94/100 DOLLARS ($336.94) 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, TAHUAHUA, SERGIO JR., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

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

3704 Fiddlewood Circle, more particularly described as Lot 41 (5400.00 SQ FT), Block 4Hueco Mountain Village Rpl A Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #H801-999-0040-4125

to be $270.23, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 14th day of August, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 23/100 DOLLARS ($270.23) 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, FLORES, JUAN C. & DAVID 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 its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

1650 Dennis Babjack Drive, more particularly described as Lot 6  (5049.00 SQ FT), Block 435Vista Del Sol #94 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #V893-999-4350-0600

to be $298.64, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 18th day of September, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount TWO HUNDRED NINETY EIGHT AND 64/100 DOLLARS ($298.64) 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, 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 its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

9184 Maria Court, more particularly described as Lot 101 (6000 SQ FT), Block 4Alexander To Ysleta Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #A475-999-0040-1600

to be $361.16, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 6th day of October, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED SIXTY ONE AND 16/100 DOLLARS ($361.16) 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.

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

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

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

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

161 N Old Pueblo Drive, more particularly described as TR 16-F (0.185 ACRE), Block 45Ysleta Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #Y805-999-0450-1624

to be $817.62, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 23rd day of September, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTEEN AND 62/100 DOLLARS ($817.62) 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, TRUEBA, FRANCISCO M., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

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

9201 Santa Rosalia Court, more particularly described as Lot 25 (5784 SQ FT)Singh Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #S445-999-0010-2500

to be $294.72, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 12th day of September, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount TWO HUNDRED NINETY FOUR AND 72/100 DOLLARS ($294.72) 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, ANGUIANO, JOSE L., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

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

9255 Socorro Road, more particularly described as TR 19-B (0.5874 AC), Block 48Ysleta Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #Y805-999-0480-1910

to be $442.34, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 1st day of October, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount FOUR HUNDRED FORTY TWO AND 34/100 DOLLARS ($442.34) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

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

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

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

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

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

1038 Burgess Drive, more particularly described as TR 584 (7000 SQ FT)Loma Terrace #4-C Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #L536-999-001C-4900

to be $372.12, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 26th day of August, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO AND 12/100 DOLLARS ($372.12) 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, MENDIOLA FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHI, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

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

4016 Hacienda Roja Drive, more particularly described as Lot 32 (9094.74 SQ FT), Block 3Haciendas San Miguel #1 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #H013-999-0030-3200

to be $334.64, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 19th day of August, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR AND 64/100 DOLLARS ($334.64) 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, CEBALLOS, LILIANA, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

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

3811 Pera Avenue, more particularly described as Lots 28 TO 30, Block 9Woodlawn Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #W886-999-0090-8100

to be $405.68, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 22nd day of August, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount FOUR HUNDRED FIVE AND 68/100 DOLLARS ($405.68) 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, SOBRINO, ADRIAN & 1, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

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

6944 Ramada Drive, more particularly described as Lot 11 (8800 SQ FT), Block 39Chaparral Park Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #C340-999-0390-2100

to be $271.04, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 19th day of August, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY ONE AND 04/100 DOLLARS ($271.04) 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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5.2.

*R E S O L U T I O N

RESOLUTIOAPPROVING DETAILED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN PZDS15-00001 FOR A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 2, CAMELOT HEIGHTS UNIT 2, REPLAT “A”, 4200 CAMELOT HEIGHTS DRIVE, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXASPURSUANT TO SECTION 20.04.150.  THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR ICHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITCODE

WHEREAS, on March 11, 1986, City Council rezoned the propertdescribeas a portion of Lot 1, Block 2, Camelot Heights Unit 2, Replat “A”, 4200 Camelot Heights Drive, Citof El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from A-2 (Apartment) and A-3 (Apartment) tC-1/sc (Commercial/special contract) and as part of the rezoning imposed a condition thasubmittal of a detailed site development plan for approval by  the City Plan Commission and City Council prior to issuance of a grading permit; and,

WHEREAS, the property owner, Leyla Zeidan (the "Owner") is ready to proceed with development and has submitted a detailed site development plan for review; and,

WHEREAS, the detailed site development plan is subjecto the development standards in the C-1/sc (Commercial/special contract) District regulations and subjecto the approved Detailed Site Development Plan signeby the Applicant, the City Manageand the Executive Secretary to the CitPlan Commission; and,

WHEREAS, a report was made by the staff to the CitPlan Commission and a public hearing waheld regarding such application; and,

WHEREAS, the CitPlan Commission has approveand herein recommends Council approval of the subjecdetailed site development plan; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the detailed site development plan meets all applicable requirements of the EPaso City Code;

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

1.          Pursuant to requirements imposed on the property describeaa portion of Lot 1, Block 2, Camelot Heights Unit 2, Replat “A”, 4200 Camelot Heights Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texasand as more particularly described by metes and bounds on the attached Exhibit “A”, incorporated by reference; the City Council hereby approves thdetailed site development plan. The detailed site development plan is subject to the development standards in the C-1/sc (Commercial/special contract) District.

2.          copy of the approved detailed site development plan, signeby the Applicant, the City Manageand thSecretarof the CitPlan Commission, is attached hereto, as Exhibi"Band incorporated herein breference.

3.          All construction and development on the property shall be done in accordance with the approved detailed site development plaand the development standards applicable in the C-1/sc (Commercial/special contract) District regulations.

4.          The Applicant shall sigaagreement to develop the propertand to perforall construction thereon in accordance with the approved detailed sitdevelopment plan and the standards applicable in the C-1/sc (Commercial/special contract) District.  Sucagreement shall be signeand filed with thZoning Administrator and the Executive Secretary of the CitPlan Commission before building permits are issued.

5.          This approval shall be void if construction on the property is not started in accordance with the approved detailed site development plan within four (4) years from the date hereof.

 

 

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6.

Goal 4: Enhance El Paso’s Quality of Life through Recreational, Cultural and Educational Environments

 

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6.1.

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 the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services by and between the CITY OF EL PASO and SWA Group, a California Corporation, for a project known as “San Jacinto Plaza Redesign” to add additional professional services for construction services in the amount of Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($50,000.00) thereby extending the contract amount from $550,000.00 to $600,000.00.

 

Representative Niland commented.

 

Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager, commented.

 

Mr. Leo Mendoza, citizen, commented.

 

1st MOTION

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Resolution.

 

2ND MOTION

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

 

3RD AND FINAL MOTION

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

 

 

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6.2.

R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, on November 6, 2012, the voters of the City of El Paso, Texas approved the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purposes of constructing new and improved amenities for parks and recreation facilities, open space improvements, libraries, museums, the Zoo, neighborhood improvements, and cultural and performing arts facilities;

 

            WHEREAS, on December 18, 2014, the City Council approved a resolution based upon a finding that it is in the best interest of the citizens of El Paso to establish a Bond Overview Advisory Committee to review the progress of the 2012 Bond Issue Projects and to provide oversight and feedback to City staff with regard to project expenditures and implementation; and

 

            WHEREAS, the City Council would like to amend the resolution establishing the 2012 Bond Overview Advisory Committee to create a subcommittee of the Bond Overview Advisory Committee to advise the City Council and the Bond Overview Advisory Committee on matters related to the Hispanic Cultural Center.

 

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

 

            That the December 18, 2012 resolution which established the 2012 El Paso Bond Overview Advisory Committee (BOAC) is hereby amended to create a subcommittee which will advise the El Paso City Council and the BOAC on matters regarding the Hispanic Cultural Center.  The amendments are as follows:

 

1.         Paragraph 3. Duties., of the December 18, 2012 resolution creating the BOAC is amended to include an additional duty which will read as follows:

 

            D.        The BOAC will receive reports from The Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee.          

 

2.         The December 18, 2012 resolution creating the BOAC is amended to include a new Paragraph 8., The Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee, which shall read as follow:

 

            8.         The Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee.

 

A.         Committee Established – Membership

 

1.   The Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee shall consist of nineteen members.  The Chair of the BOAC will be a member of the subcommittee.  The other eighteen members of the subcommittee will composed of two members nominated by each district representative and the mayor.

 

2.   The city manager shall designate a city department to provide staff to serve as the recording secretary and shall provide administrative and technical staff support to the subcommittee.

 

B.         Terms

 

1.   Each member of the City Council shall nominate two members to The Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee.  All terms shall expire on December 31, 2015. Appointments to vacancies that occur other than by expiration of a member's term of office shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor and City Council for the remainder of the unexpired term. 

 

2.   The Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee shall select from among its appointed members a vice-chair.  The chair of the BOAC shall serve as the chair of the subcommittee.  The subcommittee shall comply with the Texas Open Meetings Act and shall adopt such rules and regulations for the government of its proceedings as may be deemed proper, not inconsistent with the ordinances and the Charter of the City and the laws of the State of Texas.

     

3.   A quorum of The Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee shall be nine (9) members.  The chair shall have a vote in all matters.  No final action shall be taken on any matter except pursuant to a simple majority vote of members present.

 

C.       Duties - The Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee shall assist with the development of the Hispanic Cultural Center by advising the City Council and BOAC on the following: 

 

1.    The size of the Hispanic Cultural Center

2.    An appropriate budget for the construction of the Hispanic Cultural Center

3.    Resources for enhancing existing budget

4.    Facility program and amenities

5.    The types of services to be offered within the Hispanic Cultural Center

6.    Recommendations regarding funding opportunities

7.    Recommendations regarding public/private partnerships

8.    Means for fundraising

 

D.        Sunset – The Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee shall sunset on December 31, 2015, at which time the City Council can reinstate this subcommittee.  The terms of all Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee members shall automatically expire on the sunset date.

 

3.         Except as herein amended, the December 18, 2012 resolution creating the BOAC shall remain in full force and effect.

 

 

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7.

Goal 5: Promote Transparent and Consistent Communication Among All Members of the Community

 

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7.1.

*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 Consent to Assignment Agreement between the City of El Paso, Everbridge, and the El Paso County 911 District for the City to assign GSA Cooperative Contract #GS-35F-0692P to the El Paso County 911 District.    

 

 

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8.

Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management

 

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8.1.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, the Tax Assessor/Collector of the City of El Paso (the “City”) has entered the amount of tax as provided by Section 26.09(e) of the State Property Tax Code in the appraisal roll, creating a tax roll for entities, for which the City Tax Assessor/Collector collects taxes, a summary of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference;

            WHEREAS, the City adopted the 2014 Tax Roll for all entities that adopted each entity’s budget or tax rate by October 1, 2014, except the Montecillo Municipal Management District 1, on October 14, 2014;

            WHEREAS, the Montecillo Municipal Management District 1 was created through Chapter 3900 of the Texas Special District Local Laws Code which was effective September 1, 2011.

            WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 3900.208 of the Texas Special District Local Laws Code, Montecillo Municipal Management District may impose taxes upon the execution of a Project Development Agreement with the City of El Paso.

            WHEREAS, the Project Development Agreement with the City of El Paso was executed on December 30, 2014 by the City and Montecillo Municipal Management District.

            WHEREAS, the Montecillo Municipal Management District 1 ratified its tax rate on January 26, 2015 and certified their tax rate to the City Tax Assessor/Collector on September 23, 2014; 

            WHEREAS, the City Tax Assessor/Collector now desires to amend and submit the revised tax roll to the City Council for approval as the final 2014 tax roll.

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

            THAT the tax roll is hereby approved and constitutes the final 2014 tax roll for all entities, including the Montecillo Municipal Management District, for which the City Tax Assessor/Collector collects taxes.

 

 

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8.2.

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            WHEREAS, on December 30, 2014, the El Paso City Council, passed a resolution consenting to the creation of the Montecillo Municipal Management District No. 1 for certain land encompassing approximately 306.2 +/- acres located within the boundaries of the City of El Paso, Texas subject to identified conditions set forth in an “Exhibit A”; and

            WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the conditions in Exhibit A to properly clarify the obligations of the District; and

            WHEREAS, the City Council and the Petitioners are in agreement that the City’s consent to the creation of the Montecillo Municipal Management District No. 1 is subject to the conditions set forth in the revised Exhibit A.

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

            That the City Council of the City of El Paso, Texas hereby consents to amend the conditions in Exhibit A, Section (d), to read as follows:

(d) That upon or prior to the sale of any lot or parcel of land within the District, the owner or the developer of such land included within the limits of the District shall be in compliance with all applicable provisions of Title 19, Subdivision..

 

 

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9.

Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network

 

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9.1.

*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 License Agreement by and between the City of El Paso (“City”) and El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C. (“EPNG”) to allow EPNG to use approximately 6.4 acres of City-owned real property within the Keystone Business Park Subdivision, El Paso, Texas, as a temporary work space and staging area as it lowers and extends two existing pipelines across Interstate 10 right of way near the Resler Drive Interchange which relocation is required for the Texas Department of Transportation’s Interstate 10 D/C Expansion Project.

 

 

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9.2.

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 of El Paso accepts, with gratitude, the donation from the El Paso Zoological Society (“Society”), of the following:

-          Design, fabrication, site preparation, construction, and installation of an Employee Restroom and storage facility in the Service Portion of Area 5 (Africa) at the El Paso Zoo (the “Zoo”), valued at up to $58,000.00, as further described in the agreement with the Society. 

That City Council also authorizes the City Manager to sign the Agreement and any and all necessary documentation required for this donation that does not affect the approved budget of the City of El Paso.

 

That the City of El Paso recognizes the donation to the Society by Charles Wesley Skinner, Attorney at Law, and Andrea Skinner which enables this project.

 

Representative Niland commented.

 

The following members of the public commented:

 

  1. Mr. Charles Wesley Skinner
  2. Ms. Andrea Skinner

 

1st MOTION

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

 

2ND MOTION

Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Resolution.

 

3RD MOTION

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

 

4TH AND FINAL MOTION

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

 

ABSENT: Representative Robinson

 

 

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10.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

 

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10.1.

*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 Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the Town of Clint, Texas, for the period of September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015, for the provision of public health and environmental services by the City of El Paso to the Town of Clint, for which the Town of Clint shall pay to the City of El Paso an annual amount of FORTY-SIX THOUSAND TWENTY-THREE DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($46,023.00).

 

 

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10.2.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 2.38 of the El Paso City Code, PATRICIA QUEZADA HERNANDEZ, referred to as owner, regardless of owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulations of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 18.50 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices and orders entered by the Building and Standards Commission.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 2.38, the Building and Standards Commission entered an order dated March 4, 2014, requiring the structures on the property to be demolished within thirty (30) days and cleared of all weeds, trash and debris within thirty (30) days from the date of the entry of said order or in the alternative the City of El Paso through the Code Compliance Division of the Environmental Services Department may demolish the structures, clear the property of all weeds, trash and debris; and seek reimbursement from the Owner for the cost of complying with this order, and that the expense, if not satisfied, shall be a lien against the property.

            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 demolishing the building(s), removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

3516 E. Missouri, El Paso, Texas described as Lots 25 and 26, Block 58, SUPPLEMENTAL MAP NO. 1 OF EAST EL PASO, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the Plat thereof recorded in Volume 1, Page 51, Plat Records of El Paso County, Texas.

The lien to be Twenty-three thousand two hundred thirty one dollars and 06/100 ($23,231.06), for work performed by the Department of Transportation of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, Twenty-Four dollars ($24.00), total to wit, making a total of Twenty-three thousand two hundred fifty-five dollars and 06/100 ($23,255.06).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on April 26, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

2.    The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 2.38 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount Twenty-three thousand two hundred fifty-five dollars and 06/100 ($23,255.06), to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

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

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 2.38 of the El Paso Code, CLARENCE KENDALL and HEIKE MONIKA KENDALL, referred to as owners, regardless to as owners, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulations of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 18.50 of the El Paso City Code; and the owners failed to comply with due notices and orders entered by the Building and Standards Commission.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 2.38, the Building and Standards Commission entered an order dated May 5th, 2014, requiring the structures on the property to be demolished within thirty (30) days and cleared of all weeds, trash and debris within thirty (30) days from the date of the entry of said order or in the alternative the City of El Paso through the Code Compliance Division of the Environmental Services Department may demolish the structures, clear the property of all weeds, trash and debris; and see reimbursement from the Owners for the cost of complying with this order, and that the expense, if not satisfied, shall be a lien against the property.

            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 demolishing the building(s), removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

12201 O’DONNELL STREET, EL PASO, TEXAS described as Lot 10, Block 1, FUTURE LAND UNIT ONE, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 1, Page 40, Plat Records of El Paso County, Texas.

The lien to be Thirteen-thousand nine hundred and thirteen dollars and 11/100 ($13,913.11), for work performed by the Department of Transportation of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, Twenty-Four dollars ($24.00), total to wit, making a total of Thirteen-thousand nine hundred and thirty-seven dollars and 11/100 ($13,937.11).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on August 4, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

2.    The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 2.38 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount Thirteen-thousand nine hundred and thirty-seven dollars and 11/100 ($13,937.11), 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 property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 2.38 of the El Paso City Code, BELINDA MELENDEZ and CARMEN A. MELENDEZ, referred to as owners, regardless of owners, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulations of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 18.50 of the El Paso City Code; and the owners failed to comply with due notices and orders entered by the Building and Standard Commission.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 2.38, the Building and Standards Commission entered an order dated July 25, 2012, requiring the structures on the property to be demolished within thirty (30) days and cleared of all weeds, trash and debris within thirty (30) days from the date of the entry of said order or in the alternative the City of El Paso through the Code Compliance Division of the Environmental Services Department may demolish the structures, clear the property of all weeds, trash and debris; and seek reimbursement from the Owners for the cost of complying with this order, and that the expense, if not satisfied, shall be a lien against the property.

            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 demolishing the structure(s), removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            2524 Porter Ave., El Paso, Texas described as Lots 25 and 26 in Block “D” in said Grandview Addition to the City of El Paso, according to the Plat of said addition on file in the Office of the County Clerk of the County of El Paso and more particularly described as follows, having a frontage of fifty feet on Porter Avenue and extending back between parallel lines one hundred and twenty feet to an alley.

The lien to be Thirty-eight thousand two dollars and ninety-three 93/100 ($38,002.93), for work performed by the Department of Transportation of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, Twenty-Four dollars ($24.00), total to wit, making a total of Thirty-eight thousand twenty-six dollars and ninety-three cents ($38,026.93).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on December 18, 2012, and approves the costs described herein.

  1. The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 2.38 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount Thirty-eight thousand twenty-six dollars and ninety-three cents ($38,026.93) 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.
  2. The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.
  3. All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 2.38 of the El Paso City Code, SANTIAGO CARPIO, JR. and ANNA P. CARPIO, C/O ERNEST CARPIO, referred to as owners, regardless as to owners, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulations of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 18.50 of the El Paso City Code; and the owners failed to comply with due notices and orders entered by the Building and Standards Commission.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 2.38, the Building and Standards Commission entered an order dated June 27, 2012, requiring the structures on the property to be demolished within thirty (30) days and cleared of all weeds, trash and debris within thirty (30) days from the date of the entry of said order or in the alternative the City of El Paso through the Code Compliance Division of the Environmental Services Department may demolish the structures, clear the property of all weeds, trash and debris; and seek reimbursement from the Owners for the cost of complying with this order, and that the expense, if not satisfied, shall be a lien against the property.

            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 demolishing the structure(s), removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

1923 E. SAN ANTONIO AVENUE, EL PASO, TX, Lots 27 & 28, in Block 20, of the BASSETT addition to the City of El Paso.

The lien to be Twenty-nine thousand nine hundred ninety five dollars and 00/100 ($29,995.00), for work performed by the Department of Transportation of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, Twenty-Four dollars ($24.00), total to wit, making a total of Thirty thousand nineteen dollars and 00/100 ($30,019.00).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on September 22, 2012, and approves the costs described herein.

  1. The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 2.38 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount Thirty thousand nineteen dollars and 00/100 ($30,019.00) 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.
  2. The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.
  3. All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 2.38 of the El Paso City Code, TAWNY J WRIGHT and JONI Y WRIGHT, referred to as owners, regardless of owners, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulations of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 18.50 of the El Paso City Code; and the owners failed to comply with due notices and orders entered by the Building and Standards Commission.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 2.38, the Building and Standards Commission entered an order dated October 3RD, 2012, requiring the structure on the property to be secured and cleared of all weeds, trash and debris within thirty (30) days from the date of the entry of said order or in the alternative the City of El Paso through the Code Compliance Division of the Environmental Services Department may secure the structure, clear the property of all weeds, trash and debris; and seek reimbursement from the Owners for the cost of complying with this order, and that the expense, if not satisfied, shall be a lien against the property.

            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 securing the structure(s), removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

4948 ROYAL DRIVE, EL PASO, TEXAS, Lot 26, Block 38, SUN VALLEY #6, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the map thereof on file in Volume 10, Page 36, Deed Records of El Paso County, Texas.

The lien to be Four-thousand nine hundred and  forty dollars and 47/100 ($4,940.47), for work performed by the Department of Transportation of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, Twenty-Four dollars ($24.00), total to wit, Four-thousand nine hundred and sixty four dollars and 47/100 ($4,964.47). The City Council finds that the work was completed on December 7, 2012, and approves the costs described herein.

  1. The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 2.38 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount Four-thousand nine hundred and sixty four dollars and 47/100 ($4,964.47) 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.
  2. The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.
  3. All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the 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 2.38 of the El Paso Code, JUAN TORRES and ERNESTINA E. TORRES, referred to as owners, regardless as to owners, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulations of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 18.50 of the El Paso City Code; and the owners failed to comply with due notices and orders entered by the Building and Standards Commission.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 2.38, the Building and Standards Commission entered an order dated February 3, 2014, requiring the structures on the property to be demolished within thirty (30) days and cleared of all weeds, trash and debris within thirty (30) days from the date of the entry of said order or in the alternative the City of El Paso through the Code Compliance Division of the Environmental Services Department may demolish the structures, clear the property of all weeds, trash and debris; and seek reimbursement from the Owners for the cost of complying with this order, and that the expense, if not satisfied, shall be a lien against the property.

            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 demolishing the building(s), removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

9312 Ramirez Ct., Lot 286, Singh Addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas according to the Map of said addition on file in the Office of the County Clerk of El Paso County, Texas.

The lien is to be Twenty-one thousand one-hundred and nineteen dollars and thirty-one cents ($21,119.31), for work performed by the Department of Transportation of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, Twenty-Four dollars ($24.00), total to wit, making a total of Twenty-one thousand one hundred and forty-three dollars and thirty one cents ($21,143.31).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on March 28, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

2.    The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 2.38 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount Twenty-one thousand one hundred and forty-three dollars and thirty one cents ($21,143.31) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

4.    All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the 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 2.38 of the El Paso City Code, IRMA & JOHNNY L. HARRELSON, referred to as owners, regardless of owners, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulations of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 18.50 of the El Paso City Code; and the owners failed to comply with due notices and orders entered by the Building and Standards Commission.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 2.38, the Building and Standards Commission entered an order dated February 3, 2014, requiring the structures on the property to be demolished within thirty (30) days and cleared of all weeds, trash and debris within thirty (30) days from the date of the entry of said order or in the alternative the City of El Paso through the Code Compliance Division of the Environmental Services Department may demolish the structures, clear the property of all weeds, trash and debris; and seek reimbursement from the Owners for the cost of complying with this order, and that the expense, if not satisfied, shall be a lien against the property.

            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 demolishing the structure(s), removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

3215 E. Missouri Avenue, El Paso, Texas described as Lots 13 & the west one-half of Lot 14 of the East El Paso Addition, Block 68, an addition to the City and County of El Paso.

The lien to be Thirty-eight thousand nine hundred and eighty five dollars and twenty-three cents ($38,985.23), for work performed by the Department of Transportation of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, Twenty-Four dollars ($24.00), total to wit, making a total of Thirty-nine thousand and nine dollars and twenty-three cents ($39,009.23).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on March 31, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

  1. The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 2.38 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount Thirty-nine thousand and nine dollars and twenty-three cents ($39,009.23) 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.
  2. The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.
  3. All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 2.38 of the El Paso Code, SONCHA MCCORMICK and SONG U. CHON, referred as to owners, and as lien holders SANG JIN LEE, CHANG KEUN YOON and GRACE H.YUN,  YUN SUNG SOOK and CHANG KEUN YOON referred to as lien holders, regardless as to owners, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulations of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 18.50 of the El Paso City Code; and the owners failed to comply with due notices and orders entered by the Building and Standards Commission.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 2.38, the Building and Standards Commission entered an order dated April 8th, 2014, requiring the property to be secured within thirty (30) days, remain vacated until rehabilitated and cleared of all weeds, trash and debris within thirty (30) days from the date of the entry of said order or in the alternative the City of El Paso through the Code Compliance Division of the Environmental Services Department may secure the structure, clear the property of all weeds, trash and debris; and seek reimbursement from the Owners for the cost of complying with this order, and that the expense, if not satisfied, shall be a lien against the property.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            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 securing the building, removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

The Gateway Hotel, 104 S. Stanton St., El Paso, Texas described as 79 feet on San Antonio Street by 107 feet on Stanton Street, in the Northwest corner of Block 38, MILLS MAP ADDITION, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.

The lien to be One-thousand five hundred and forty-three and 81/100 ($1,543.81), for work performed by the Department of Transportation of the City of El Paso, and the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, Twenty-Four dollars ($24.00), total to wit, making a total of One-thousand five hundred and sixty-seven dollars and 81/100 ($1,567.81), The City Council finds that the work was completed on August 4, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

2.    The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 2.38 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount One-thousand five hundred and sixty-seven dollars and 81/100 ($1,567.81), to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

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

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:

 

 

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11.

Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management

 

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11.1.

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

1.    Starbucks Corporation in the amount of $3,434.00 overpayment on January 23, 2015 of 2014 taxes. (Geo. # 0602-999-1020-8134)

2.    Starbucks Corporation in the amount of $3,779.65 overpayment on January 22, 2015 of 2014 taxes. (Geo. # 0614-999-1030-4950)

3.    Starbucks Corporation in the amount of $3,267.97 overpayment on January 23, 2015 of 2014 taxes. (Geo. # 0657-999-1017-8234)

4.    Starbucks Corporation in the amount of $3,337.69 overpayment on January 23, 2015 of 2014 taxes. (Geo. # 0757-999-1043-8634)

5.    Starbucks Corporation in the amount of $2,844.97 overpayment on January 27, 2015 of 2014 taxes.  (Geo. # 0822-999-1084-9434)

6.    Starbucks Corporation in the amount of $4,504.15 overpayment on January 22, 2015 of 2014 taxes.  (Geo. # 1337-999-1248-8930)

7.    Starbucks Corporation in the amount of $4,651.04 overpayment on January 22, 2015 of 2014 taxes.  (Geo. # 1437-999-1256-8350)

8.    Starbucks Corporation in the amount of $5,206.05 overpayment on January 22, 2015 of 2014 taxes.  (Geo. # 1452-999-1262-9734)

9.    Starbucks Corporation in the amount of $3,762.11 overpayment on January 22, 2015 of 2014 taxes.  (Geo. # 2003-999-0565-0042)

10.  Starbucks Corporation in the amount of $3,149.82 overpayment on January 23, 2015 of 2014 taxes.  (Geo. # 2004-999-1114-0034)

11.  Starbucks Corporation in the amount of $2,589.03 overpayment on January 27, 2015 of 2014 taxes.  (Geo. # 2005-999-0464-0042)

12.  Starbucks Corporation in the amount of $2,849.39 overpayment on January 22, 2015 of 2014 taxes.  (Geo. # 2005-999-0683-0034)

13.  Wolfe Commonwealth I, Ltd. in the amount of $3,097.97 overpayment on December 31, 2014 of 2014 taxes.  (Geo. # A462-999-2140-5100)

14.  Ortequi Enterprises Ltd. In the amount of $5,422.09 overpayment on January 20, 2015 of 2014 taxes. (Geo. # C518-999-0020-9100)

15.  Franco Construction, Inc. in the amount of $4,526.77 overpayment on December 30, 2013 of 2013 taxes. (Geo. # C518-999-0290-5600)

16.  First National Bank in the amount of $4,875.75 overpayment on December 29, 2014 of 2014 taxes.  (Geo. # M296-999-0030-9100)

17.  Texas Title Company in the amount of $3,067.92 overpayment on February 29, 2012 of 2011 taxes.  (Geo. # R220-000-0140-1100)

18.  Mills Escrow Company in the amount of $5,283.84 overpayment on December 31, 2014 of 2014 taxes. (Geo. # Y805-999-024B-1877)

19.  ACRE Capital LLC in the amount of $10,697.15 overpayment on January 12, 2015 of 2014 taxes. (Geo. # Y805-999-0330-0702)

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:

 

 

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12.

Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development

 

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12.1.

*Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to APPROVE for notation the donation of $5,000 from Southwest Land Development Services, Inc. for the Economic Development Familiarization Tours.

 

 

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12.2.

*Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to APPROVE for notation the donation of $7,500 from the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce Foundation for the Economic Development Familiarization Tours.

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL:

 

 

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13.

Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development

 

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13.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to AUTHORIZE the Director of the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department to exercise the City’s option to extend current Contract 2012-143R Air Service Development Consulting Services with InterVistas Consulting LLC for one (1) additional year pursuant to the provisions of an award approved by the City Council on February 28, 2012.  The extended contract period will be from April 11, 2015 to April 10, 2016.

 

ABSENT: Representative Robinson

 

Department:                          El Paso International Airport (Aviation)

Award to:                               InterVistas Consulting LLC Washington, DC

Option:                                   1 of 2

Annual Estimated Amount:   $100,000.00

Total Estimated Amount:      $100,000.00 (1 year)

Account No.:                         562–521160-62030–3000

Funding Source:                    Managing Consulting Services – Airport Enterprise Fund

 

This is a Request for Proposal, service contract

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - BIDS:

 

 

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14.

Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management

 

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14.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to AWARD Solicitation No. 2015-412 (Backflow Preventers Inspection Services) to EP Integrated Fire Systems and Concepts, LLC for an initial three (3) year term in the estimated amount of $149,751.00.  The award is to include a two (2) year optional amount of $99,834.00 for a total five (5) year award of $249,585.00.

 

Department:                             Facilities and Fleet Maintenance – Facilities  Division

Award to:                                  EP Integrated Fire Systems and Concepts, LLC

                                                 El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                     All

Initial Term:                              3 years

Option to Extend:                     2 years

Annual Estimated Award:        $49,917.00

Initial Term Estimated Award:  $149,751.00 (3 years)

Total Estimated Award:            $249,585.00 (5 years)

Account No.:                            31-31040-522260-1000-P3120

Funding Source:                       Building Facilities Maintenance Contracts

 

This is a Low Bid, unit price contract.

 

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Facilities and Fleet Maintenance – Facilities Division recommends award as indicated to EP Integrated Fire Systems and Concepts, LLC, the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder. In accordance with this award the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed.

 

Tyco Simplex Grinnell submitted erroneous pricing and it is recommended that they be deemed non-responsive.

 

Department:  Facilities and Fleet Maintenance – Facilities Division  

Districts(s):   ALL

Reference No.: 2015-412

 

 

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REGULAR AGENDA – INTRODUCTIONS

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

 

 

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15.

Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development:

 

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15.1.

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

 

ABSENT: Representative Robinson

 

An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Contract of Sale and a Special Warranty Deed conveying a 1.656 acre parcel of land being a portion of Block 7, Celina Plaza, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, and any other documents necessary to complete the sale to El Paso Electric Company.

 

 

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16.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso:

 

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16.1.

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

ABSENT: Representative Robinson

An Ordinance granting until March 31, 2018, a non-exclusive franchise to “El Paso Bench Ads, LLC” to place and maintain up to 150 waste containers on sidewalks and other City property within the City of El Paso, subject to the terms and conditions described in the ordinance.

 

 

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16.2.

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

ABSENT: Representative Robinson

An Ordinance annexing the following real property described as a portion of Section 2, Block 79, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, El Paso, County, Texas. Subject Property: South of Montwood and East of Rich Beem Blvd. Property Owner: Ranchos Real IV, Ltd. SUAX14-00003.

 

 

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16.3.

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

ABSENT: Representative Robinson

An Ordinance changing the zoning of Lots 15 and 16, Block 21, Highland Park Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-5 (Residential) to R-MU (Residential Mixed-Use) and approving a Master Zoning Plan, such land uses allowed as being reflected in the Master Zoning Plan. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 2101 Murchison Drive. Property Owner: Architectural Solutions By Design PLLC. PZRZ14-00057

 

 

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17.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community:

 

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17.1.

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

ABSENT: Representative Robinson

An Ordinance amending Title 18 (Building and Construction), Chapter 18.08 (Building Code), of the El Paso City Code, to provide that Alterations, Repairs, and Additions made for the purpose of ADA Compliance shall not require compliance with Non-ADA Code requirements, the penalty being as provided by Section 18.02.111 (Violations and Penalties) of the El Paso City Code.

 

 

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REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

 

 

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18.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

 

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18.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE one week the item for discussion and action to direct staff to initiate the following:

 

1.  Review and update the current 380 Agreement Policy to include the following:

a. Include a 380 Agreement status work-sheet each time that council meets in executive session and as a backup item with each proposed 380 agreement on the Council agenda.

 

b. Worksheet should include : agreement date,  year to date number of employees hired, wages, job retention, last date of 380 agreement verification by staff, funding source, impact to funding source, i.e. General fund, HOT fund, Impact Fund, etc.

 

c. Include an automatic review process to be updated at least every two years that addresses county median wages, etc.

 

d. Provide an Announcement Policy/Process.

 

2. Develop a 380 policy and incentives policy to determine the type of new industry that El Paso is striving to attract.  Industries such as: biomedical engineering, engineering services, health sciences, computer science development, etc.

 

3. Develop a 380 policy and necessary processes to incentivize local business to increase job creation, wage pay, develop employee job skills, & sustain job retention. 

 

4. Communicate with the County of El Paso our future 380 goals for possible inclusion in the development of 380 agreements and incentive packages for new industry and existing industry.

 

5. Include Borderplex and other higher education industry cluster studies to develop academia that will enhance the industry that El Paso wishes to attract.

 

 

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REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

 

 

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19.

Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network

 

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19.1.

Motion made by Representative Romero, seconded by Representative Lilly, and unanimously carried to AWARD Solicitation No. 2015-500 (Cisco Proprietary VoIP Telephony and Network Infrastructure) to Sigma Technology Solutions Inc., for an initial term estimated amount of $1,500,000.00.  The award includes the option to extend amount of $1,500,000.00 for a total two (2) year estimated award amount of $3,000,000.00.

 

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Ordaz

ABSENT: Representative Robinson

 

Department:                          Information Technology

Vendor:                                  Sigma Technology Solutions, Inc.

                                              El Paso, Texas

Item(s):                                  Groups I & II

Option to Extend:                  1 year

Annual Estimated Amount:   $1,500,000.00

Total Estimated Award:         $3,000,000.00 (2 Year Total)

Account No.:                         190-28300-4710-580350-PCP09IT0020–IT Telephone

                                              190-28340-4560-580100-PCP12IT010–Network                                               Infrastructure 190-28340-4560-580100-PCP12IT030 –

                                              VoIP

Funding Source:                    Data Processing Equipment

 

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Information Technology recommend that the contract be awarded to Sigma Technology Solutions, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder   In accordance with this award; the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options as needed. 

 

Diverse Mobile Technologies, LLC bid Net pricing but submitted discounted pricing and prices could not be verified; General Datatech, L.P., took exception to the City’s terms and conditions; Netsync Network Solutions did not specify a discount or markup and prices could not be verified, and New Tech Solutions bid a range of discounts which is prohibited by the bid and did not acknowledge Amendment #1 and it is recommend that these vendors be deemed non-responsive.

 

 

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REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

 

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20.

Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development

 

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20.1.

INTRODUCTION AND PUBLIC HEARING - EL PASO WATER UTILITIES:

 

1st MOTION

Motion made by Representative Noe, seconded by Representative Romero, and unanimously carried that the City Council retire into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 11:20 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:

 

ABSENT: Representative Robinson

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

 

2nd MOTION

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Lilly, and unanimously carried to adjourn the Executive Session at 11:31 a.m. and RECONVENE the meeting of the City Council, during which time motions were made.

 

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE:  Representatives Ordaz and Limón

ABSENT:  Representative Robinson

 

3RD AND FINAL MOTION

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Noe, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE one week an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of “City of El Paso, Texas Municipal Drainage Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2015” in a maximum par amount of $ 25,370,000; and resolving other matters which are necessary to effectuate said issuance, including the delegation of matters relating to the sale and issuance of the Bonds to an authorized City officer or employee within certain specified parameters.

 

AYES: Representatives Lilly, Romero, Acosta, Noe, Ordaz, and Niland

NAYS: None

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Limón

ABSENT: Representative Robinson

 

 

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21.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

 

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21.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to DELETE An Ordinance changing the zoning of Lots 18, 19, and 20, Block 6, Womble Addition, 6292 Trowbridge Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-5 (Residential) to S-D (Special Development), and imposing conditions. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of The El Paso City Code. Property Owner: City of El Paso, Location: 6292 Trowbridge Drive, PZRZ14-00020

 

ABSENT: Representative Robinson

 

 

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21.2.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE three weeks an Ordinance approving a detailed site development plan for Kern View Estates Unit Two, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, Pursuant to Section 20.04.150. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: North of San Mateo Lane and East of Las Vegas Drive. Property Owner: Piedmont Group LLC. PZDS14-00004

ABSENT: Representative Robinson

 

 

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21.3.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE five weeks an Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Section 28 and 33, Block 79, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, North of Montana Avenue and East of Purple Heart Boulevard, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-4 (Commercial) to R-MU (Residential-Mixed Use) and approving a Master Zoning Plan. The penalties are as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: North of Montana Avenue and East of Purple Heart Boulevard. Property Owner: River Oaks Properties, LTD. PZRZ14-00023

 

ABSENT: Representative Robinson

 

 

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REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

 

 

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22.

Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development

 

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22.1.

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 execute a First Amendment to Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement between the City and Edgerock Residential Partners, Ltd. (Applicant) regarding Applicant’s construction of a large-scale multi-family housing development in El Paso, Texas which extends the deadline to obtain a certificate of occupancy for the development and provides additional consideration to the City for the agreed upon extension.

 

Motion made by Representative Noe, seconded by Representative Romero, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Resolution.

 

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Ordaz

ABSENT: Representative Robinson

 

Mr. Eddie Garcia, Business Services Manager, commented.

 

 

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23.

Goal 2: Set the Standard for a Safe and Secure City

 

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23.1.

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 El Paso Police Department’s Racial Profiling Analysis Report, covering the period from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014, has been presented to the Mayor and City Council pursuant to the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 2.134(b).

 

Assistant Police Chief Michelle Gardener presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s office).

 

Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager, commented.

 

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

 

ABSENT: Representative Robinson

 

 

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24.

Goal 4: Enhance El Paso’s Quality of Life through Recreational, Cultural and Educational Environments

 

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24.1.

R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, by way of a Resolution on April 12, 2005, City Council adopted the 2014-2024 Public Art Master Plan dated October 28, 2014, as the primary guideline in determining and appropriating expenditures from the public art fund; and

            WHEREAS, under the provisions of City Code Chapter 2.40 (Department of Museums and Cultural Affairs) Section 2.40.70 (Art in Municipal Places) and Section 2.40.80 (Administration of the Public Art Program and Establishment of the Public Art Committee) the City of El Paso provided for art in municipal places, established a means of funding acquisition or commissioning of art for municipal places and established that the Public Art Committee and the Museums and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board shall submit an annual Public Art Plan to the City Council; and

WHEREAS, the 2015 Public Art Plan (the “Plan”) attached hereto as Exhibit “A” has been approved by the Public Art Committee (“PAC”) and the Museums and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board (“MCAAB”), and is being recommended to Council; and

            WHEREAS, the City Council may accept or reject any portion of the annual public art plan; and

            WHEREAS, the City Council, having taken into consideration the recommendation of the PAC and MCAAB, determines that the Plan is reasonable and appropriately adopted and that said Plan serves the public purpose of enhancing the quality of life of the citizens of El Paso through the development of fine arts and cultural properties and by encouraging the integration of art in the architecture of municipal structures.

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

1.   That the Plan, attached hereto, be and is hereby officially adopted.

            2.         That the Plan includes new projects to be initiated in the 2015 fiscal year, and describes the planned location, proposed budget, timetable, and artist selection process for each project, and contains updates on public art projects in progress.  

            3.         That adoption of the Plan is fully funded through 2010, 2011, and 2012 Certificates of Obligation and the 2012 Infrastructure and the 2012 Quality of Life Bonds.

        4.         That the City Manager or a designee is authorized to enter into contracts to carry out the Plan as described in Exhibit “A”.

 

Ms. Dionne Mack, Director of Libraries, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s office).

 

Representatives Acosta, Noe, Limón, and Niland commented.

 

The following City staff members commented:

 

  1. Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager
  2. Dr. Mark Sutter, Chief Financial Officer
  3. Ms. Pat Dalbin, Public Art Program Manager

 

Motion made by Representative Romero, seconded by Representative Noe, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Resolution.

 

 

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25.

Goal 5: Promote Transparent and Consistent Communication Among All Members of the Community

 

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25.1.

Presentation on status of Capital Project:

 

1.  Great Streets Corridor Plan, Justin Bass, All Districts, 212-1875

2.  Pedestrian Crossings and Downtown Pedestrian Pathways, District 8, Gilbert Guerrero, 212-1803

 

Mr. Justin Bass, Planner and Mr. Javier Reyes, Engineering Division Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s office).

 

Representatives Acosta, Limón, and Niland commented.

 

The following City staff members commented:

 

  1. Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager
  2. Mr. Fred Lopez, Transportation Planning Administrator

 

NO ACTION taken on this item.

 

 

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26.

Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management

 

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26.1.

R E S O L U T I O N

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

            That, for the purpose of conducting and holding a General Election on May 9, 2015, the following election officials are hereby appointed:

            1.         The persons named in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes are appointed Presiding Judges and Alternate Presiding Judges, respectively, for the main early voting station and the branch offices for early voting in the City.  Each Presiding Judge shall appoint not less than two but not more than six qualified election clerks to serve at the election, but one of the clerks shall be the Alternate Presiding Judge.  If any such Presiding Judge is unable to serve at the election, his or her Alternate Presiding Judge shall serve as Presiding Judge.

            2.         The persons named in Exhibit “B” attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes are appointed Presiding Judges and Alternate Presiding Judges, respectively, for each of the regular election precincts of the City.  Each Presiding Judge shall appoint not less than two but not more than six qualified election clerks to serve at the election, but one of the clerks shall be the Alternate Presiding Judge.  If any such Presiding Judge is unable to serve at the election his or her alternate Presiding Judge shall serve as Presiding Judge.  All election notifications made to Presiding Judges and Alternate Presiding Judges by the El Paso County Elections Administrator are approved.

            3.         The persons named in Exhibit “C” attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes are appointed as a special Canvassing Board/signature verification committee, respectively, to count, canvass and record all early votes and early ballots cast at said election.

            4.         The persons named in Exhibit “D” attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes are hereby appointed as the Central Counting Station Manager, Central Counting Station Judge, Early Voting Ballot Board Chairman, and Tabulating Supervisor respectively, to operate a central counting station to receive and tabulate the voted ballots at said election.

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

ABSENT: Representative Robinson

 

 

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26.2.

R E S O L U T I O N

A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MAY 9, 2015,  PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.11A OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CHARTER AND THE ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THE LOCAL 51, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, INC. FOR THE SUBMISSION OF PROPOSITIONS TO AMEND THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, REGARDING THE WAGE RATES FOR FIRE FIGHTERS, THE INCREASE IN FIRE FIGHTER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR HEALTH INSURANCE, AND DRUG TESTING FOR FIREFIGHTERS; AND MAKING PROVISIONS FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION.

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

            1.         That pursuant to Section 3.11A of the El Paso Municipal Charter, the Articles of Agreement between the City of El Paso and the Local 51, International Association of Fire Fighters, Inc. and the Texas Election Code, as amended, an election will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015 in the City of El Paso for the purpose of considering the three (3) propositions as they appear on Addenda “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

            2.         That such election shall be held at the precincts and the polling places designated in Exhibit "A" or such other locations as may be designated prior to the election by the City Council, attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes, and said polling places shall open at 7 a.m. and remain open until 7 p.m. on the day of the election.

            3.         That Richarda Duffy Momsen, the City Clerk of the City of El Paso, shall be the clerk for early voting, and Antonio Rivera, Assistant Elections Administrator, shall be the deputy clerk for early voting for said City election.  The County Courthouse, 500 E. San Antonio, is hereby designated as the main early voting polling place for such election.  In addition, early voting may also occur at such branch early voting polling places as are designated herein or otherwise designated by the El Paso County Elections Administrator and posted at city hall by the City Clerk.  The hours for early voting by personal appearance, including early voting on Saturday, May 2, 2015, and Sunday, May 3, 2015, shall be authorized for such election as follows:

Early voting at all locations listed below shall be held from Monday, April 27, 2015, through Tuesday, May 1, 2015, at the hours listed below; on Saturday, May 2, 2015, at all locations from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm; on Sunday, May 3, 2015, at all locations from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm; and from Monday, May 4, 2015, and Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at all locations from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm.

 

Location:                                                              Address:                                Hrs for Apr 27-May 5, 2015 only

1. Ann M. Garcia-Enriquez M.S.                      12280 Socorro Rd.                              8:00 am – 4:00 pm  

2. Anthony City Hall                                          401 Wildcat Dr.                                    8:30 am – 4:30 pm

3. Bassett Place                                                    6101 Gateway West                           9:00 am – 6:00 pm

4. Carolina Recreation Center                          563 N. Carolina Dr.                             9:00 am – 6:00 pm

5. Clint ISD Early College Academy                               13100 Alameda Ave.                         8:30 am – 5:00 pm

6.  Courthouse                                                      500 E. San Antonio Ave.                   8:00 am – 5:00 pm

7. Marty Robbins Rec. Center                          11600 Vista Del Sol Dr.                      9:00 am – 6:00 pm

8. Oz Glaze Senior Center                                  13969 Veny Webb                              8:00 am – 5:00 pm

9. Pavo Real Recreation Center                       9301 Alameda Ave.                            9:00 am – 6:00 pm               

10. Pebble Village Center                                   10780 Pebble Hills Blvd.                    9:00 am – 6:00 pm

11 Polly Harris Senior Center                            650 Wallenberg Dr.                             9:00 am – 6:00 pm

12. Regency of El Paso                                      221 Bartlett Dr.                                    9:00 am – 6:00 pm

13. Socorro City Council Chambers                                860 N. Rio Vista Rd.                           8:00 am – 5:00 pm

14. Sunrise Shopping Center                             8500 Dyer St.                                       9:00 am – 6:00 pm

15. Sun Valley Center                                         4525 Sun Valley Dr.                            9:00 am – 6:00 pm

16. Tornillo Administration Building                               19200 Cobb St.                                    8:30 am – 4:30 pm

17. Village of Vinton City Hall                         436 E. Vinton Rd.                                                3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

18. Vista Estrella Shopping Center                   1830 George Dieter Dr.                       9:00 am – 6:00 pm

19. Zaraplex Center                                            1700 Zaragoza Rd.                             9:00 am – 6:00 pm

20. Mobile #1

21. Mobile #2

            In addition, mobile voting stations shall also be authorized and used for early voting at publicly owned buildings in the City as set forth in Exhibit “B.”  The City Clerk is authorized to make corrections or revisions to the list of these mobile stations, including the respective hours for early voting by personal appearance at these stations, as are established by the El Paso County Elections Administrator.  The City Clerk is further authorized to make corrections or revisions to the list of early voting stations as set forth above, including the respective hours for early voting by personal appearance at these stations, and revise and correct all election notices regarding the early voting locations and the mobile voting stations, and the dates and times for such voting. 

Applications for voting by mail shall be submitted to the Early Voting Clerk no earlier than March 10, 2015, and no later than the close of business on April 24, 2015, at the following address:

                                          Mr. Antonio Rivera

                                          Assistant Elections Administrator

                                          500 E. San Antonio, Room 402

                                                El Paso, Texas 79901

 

            4.         A special canvassing board shall be appointed by the Mayor or by the Council, as provided by law, to count and canvass all early votes and ballots cast at said election.

            5.         That electronic voting machines shall be used for voting at the regular polling places in such election, and for the casting of early ballots by persons voting early by personal appearance.

            6.         That such election shall be held in the manner and form prescribed by the laws of the State of Texas, and at such election all qualified voters in the City are authorized to vote.

            7.         That by approving and signing this resolution, the Mayor officially certifies and confirms as his action, all matters recited herein which by law come within his jurisdiction.

            8.         A substantial copy of this resolution shall serve as proper notice of said election.

            9.         The City Clerk shall give notice of such election by posting a notice of such election in English and Spanish in the Office of the City Clerk as provided by law and by publishing a copy of said notice in both English and Spanish in a newspaper in the City as required by law.

            10.       The City Clerk shall deliver notice of this election to the county clerk and voter registrar of El Paso County, as required by law, not later than Tuesday, March 17, 2015.

 

Representatives Acosta, Noe, Ordaz, and Niland commented.

 

The following City staff members commented:

 

  1. Mr. David Almonte, Deputy City Manager
  2. Ms. Sylvia Firth, City Attorney, gave legal advice.
  3. Mr. Lowell Denton, outside counsel
  4. Mr. Joe Tellez, El Paso Association of Firefighters Local 51

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

ABSENT:  Representative Robinson

 

 

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27.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

 

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27.1.

Discussion and presentation on Colors of the Valley/Colores Del Valle Holiday Card display and festivities project.  To include project overview, budget and sponsor recognition.

 

Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to MOVE THE ITEM TO THE FOREFRONT OF THE AGENDA.

 

Mayor Leeser and Representative Limón commented.

 

The following City staff members commented:

 

  1. Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager
  2. Mr. Tracy Novak, Director of Parks and Recreation

 

The following members of the public commented:

 

  1. Mr. Joe Lopez, Lopez Marketing
  2. Mr. John Fields, El Paso Disposal

 

NO ACTION taken on this item.

 

 

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27.2.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE one week the item for Discussion and action on the Mayors of Military Communities initiative.

ABSENT: Representative Robinson

 

 

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27.3.

1st MOTION

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

 

2ND AND FINAL MOTION

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Ordaz, and unanimously carried to DIRECT the City Manager to assemble a commission on veterans’ affairs which will be a nine member board, each of whom is a veteran, one member appointed by each Council member; and once the commission is assembled, convene a Legislative Review committee session to discuss the various veteran services and agencies and to make recommendations to collaborate and improve services.

 

ABSENT: Representative Robinson

 

Mayor Leeser and Representatives Romero, Acosta, Noe, Ordaz, and Niland commented.

 

The following members of the public commented:

 

  1. Mr. David Nevarez
  2. Mr. Michael Flores, County Veteran’s Service Officer
  3. Mr. Leo Mendoza

 

 

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EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Limón, and unanimously carried that the City Council retire into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 11:52 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:

ABSENT: Representative Robinson

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

 

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Romero, and unanimously carried to adjourn the Executive Session at 1:11 p.m. and RECONVENE the meeting of the City Council, during which time motions were made.

 

ABSENT: Representative Robinson

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX1.

Monthly update from Legal Department regarding pending litigation, claims, real estate transactions and contract negotiations. (Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 and 551.087)

 

NO ACTION taken on this item.

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX2.

Revenue Bond Covenants (551.071)

 

Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to DELETE the item regarding the Revenue Bond Covenants (551.071)

 

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

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Representative Robinson

 

 

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ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA / CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

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Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development

 

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1.

R E S O L U T I O N

A RESOLUTION NOMINATING TENET HOSPITALS LIMITED (PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL) AS A TEXAS STATE ENTERPRISE ZONE PROJECT

            WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Paso (‘City”) has previously passed Ordinance No. 017116 on May 26, 2009, electing to participate in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program; and

            WHEREAS, the local incentives offered under this Resolution are the same on this date as were outlined in Ordinance No. 017116; and

            WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 2303, Subchapter F of the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Texas Government Code (“Act”), Tenet Hospitals Limited has applied to the City for designation as an enterprise zone project; and

            WHEREAS, the Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism (“EDT”) through the Economic Development Bank (the “Bank”) will consider Tenet Hospitals Limited as an enterprise project pursuant to a nomination and an application made by the City; and

            WHEREAS, the City desires to pursue the creation of the proper economic and social environment in order to induce the investment of private resources in productive business enterprises located in the city and to provide employment to residents of enterprise zones and to other economically disadvantaged individuals; and

            WHEREAS, the City finds that Tenet Hospitals Limited meets the criteria for designation as an enterprise project under Chapter 2303, Subchapter F of the Act on the following grounds:

            1.         Tenet Hospitals Limited is a "qualified business" under Section 2303.402 of the Act since it will be engaged in the active conduct of a trade or business at a qualified business site located inside an enterprise zone and at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the business' new employees will be residents of an enterprise zone or economically disadvantaged individuals; and

            2.         There has been and will continue to be a high level of cooperation between public, private, and neighborhood entities within the area; and

            3.         The designation of Tenet Hospitals Limited as an enterprise project will contribute significantly to the achievement of the plans of the City for development and revitalization of the area.

            WHEREAS, the City finds that Tenet Hospitals Limited meets the criteria for tax relief and other incentives adopted by the City and nominates Tenet Hospitals Limited for enterprise project status on the grounds that it will be located at the qualified business site, will create a higher level of employment, economic activity and stability; and

            WHEREAS, the City finds that it is in the best interest of the City to nominate Tenet Hospitals Limited as an enterprise project pursuant to the Act.

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

            1.         That Tenet Hospitals Limited, to be known as the Providence Memorial Hospital Project, is a "qualified business" as defined in Section 2303.402 of the Act, and meets the criteria for designation as an enterprise project, as set forth in Section 2303, Subchapter F of the Act;

            2.         That the enterprise zone project shall take effect on the date of designation of the enterprise project by the agency and terminate five years after date of designation; and

            3.         That the City Manager or his designee be authorized to sign any and all documents required by EDT to complete the nomination process.

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

 

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

NAYS: None

ABSTAIN: Representative Noe

ABSENT: Representative Robinson

 

 

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ADJOURN

Motion made by Representative Romero, seconded by Representative Noe, and unanimously carried to ADJOURN this meeting at 1:50 p.m.

 

ABSENT: Representative Robinson

 

                 

 

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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

 

 

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Richarda Duffy Momsen, City Clerk