City Council

Oscar Leeser

Ann Morgan Lilly, District 1

Mayor

Larry Romero, District 2

Emma Acosta, District 3

Carl L. Robinson, District 4

Joyce Wilson

Michiel R. Noe, District 5

City Manager

Eddie Holguin Jr., District 6

Lily Limón, District 7

Cortney Carlisle Niland, District 8

April 22, 2014

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

8:00 AM

The City Council met in regular session at the above place and date.  Meeting was called to order at 8:01 a.m.   Mayor Oscar Leeser present and presiding and the following Council Members answered roll call:   Larry Romero, Emma Acosta, Carl Robinson, Michiel R. Noe, Eddie Holguin, Jr., Lilia Limon, and Cortney Carlisle Niland.  Late arrival:  Ann Morgan Lilly at 8:11 a.m.  The invocation was given by CIMA Chaplain Carlos Clugy-Soto, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

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ROLL CALL

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

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INVOCATION BY CIMA CHAPLAIN CARLOS CLUGY-SOTO

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Our Lady of the Valley School -  Anabella Arias

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

The following member of the public commented:

1.         Ms. Wally Cech

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MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

1.

Workers’ Memorial Day

2.

Arbor Day

3.

Rubén Salazar Day

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RECOGNITIONS

Community Development Steering Committee - CDBG Process

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

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CONSENT AGENDA

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

AYES: Representatives Lilly, Romero, Acosta, Robinson, Holguin, Noe, Limon, and Niland

NAYS: None

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1.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Minutes for the Approval of Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of April 15, 2014, and the Legislative Review Meeting of the Whole of April14, 2014.

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2.

REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NO ACTION was taken on this item.

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3.

RESOLUTIONS:

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3.1.

*R E S 0 L U T I 0 N

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

That the City Manager be authorized to sign an Underground Electrical and Transformer Pad Easement for the provision of electrical power to Water Well No. 37A located on Airport property on Leigh Fisher Blvd, said easement more particularly described as a portion of Lot 3, Block 4, Butterfield Trail Industrial Park #1RPL D, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.

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3.2.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, the City owns the Star on the Mountain (“Star”), which is located on the south side of the Franklin Mountains in El Paso, Texas on property leased by the City from 88 Investments, Inc.; and

            WHEREAS, the City has contracted with the El Paso Chamber of Commerce to operate a program for the lighting, operating and maintenance of the Star on the Mountain, including a commemorative and donation component that allows the Star to be lit every evening (all such activities hereinafter referred to as the “Program”); and

            WHEREAS, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15th of each year as Peace officers Memorial Day and the week of that date as National Police Week; and

            WHEREAS, the El Paso Police Foundation has requested the City approves having the Star lit with blue light bulbs for two weeks during the month of May 2014 to honor the memory and service of police officers killed in the line of duty nationwide and here in El Paso; and 

WHEREAS, the City staff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with the El Paso Police Foundation to light the Star blue on the designated dates in May 2014, pursuant to the terms stated in the Agreement.

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

            THAT the City Manager is authorized to sign a Star Lighting Agreement by and between the City and the El Paso Police Foundation for the lighting of the Star on the Mountain from May 11 to May 24, 2014 for an amount not to exceed $10,350.00.

Mayor Leeser commented.

Mr. Leo Mendoza, citizen, commented.

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3.3.

ITEMS TAKEN TOGETHER 3.3 AND 3.4

R E S O L U T I O N

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

            That the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and each of the following public entities, for the provision of public health services and environmental services, by the City of El Paso, for the period of September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014:

1.         City of Socorro, Texas; and

2.         Town of Clint, Texas.

Representative Noe commented.

Ms. Ellen Smyth, Director of Environmental Services, commented.

1ST MOTION

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to MOVE TO REGULAR.

2ND AND FINAL MOTION

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

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3.4.

ITEMS TAKEN TOGETHER 3.3 AND 3.4

R E S O L U T I O N

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

            That the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and each of the following public entities, for the provision of public health services and environmental services, by the City of El Paso, for the period of September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014:

1.         City of Socorro, Texas; and

2.         Town of Clint, Texas.

Representative Noe commented.

Ms. Ellen Smyth, Director of Environmental Services, commented.

1ST MOTION

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to MOVE TO REGULAR.

2ND AND FINAL MOTION

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

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3.5.

*R E S O L U T I O N

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

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

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

            1.         The City Council determines the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            812 Del Mar Drive, more particularly described as Lot(s) 12 (14950 Sq. Ft.),             Block 2, Cloverdale Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID             #C675-999-0020-3400

to be $312.84, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of THREE HUNDRED FORTY SIX AND 84/100 DOLLARS ($346.84).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 18th day of November, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED FORTY SIX AND 84/100 DOLLARS ($346.84) 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, ALBERT & BETTY, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

            1.         The City Council determines the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            4128 O'Keefe Drive, more particularly described as Lot(s) 6 (12800 Sq. Ft.),             Block 23, Mission Hills Replat Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County,             Texas, PID #M576-999-023B-6400

to be $153.17, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVEN AND 17/100 DOLLARS ($187.17).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 7th day of November, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVEN AND 17/100 DOLLARS ($187.17) 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, MARIO A, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

            1.         The City Council determines the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            5605 Spiritus Place, more particularly described as Lot(s) 12, Block 3, Colonia             Miramonte #1 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID             #C736-999-0030-2300

to be $423.53, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN AND 53/100 DOLLARS ($457.53).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 18th day of November, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN AND 53/100 DOLLARS ($457.53) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

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

*R E S O L U T I O N

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

            5700 Valley Maple Drive, more particularly described as Lot(s) 10 (10539.16             Sq. Ft.), Block 5, Valley Creek #1 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County,             Texas, PID #V138-999-0050-1000

to be $318.67, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of THREE HUNDRED FIFTY TWO AND 67/100 DOLLARS ($352.67).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 5th day of November, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED FIFTY TWO AND 67/100 DOLLARS ($352.67) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

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

*R E S O L U T I O N

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

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

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

            1.         The City Council determines the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            3025 East Missouri Avenue, more particularly described as E 16.667 Ft. of 12             & W 16.667 Ft. of 13 (4666.20 Sq. Ft.), Block 66, East El Paso Subdivision,             City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #E014-999-0660-3600

to be $279.56, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of THREE HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 56/100 DOLLARS ($313.56).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 31st day of October, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 56/100 DOLLARS ($313.56) 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, ALBERS, KEVIN G & TABATHA 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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            4700 Titanic Avenue, more particularly described as, NW PT OF 94 (62.68 FT             ON N- 120.00 FT ON E-54.40 FT ON S- 100.00 FT ON W) (6442.16 SQ FT)             Sunrise Acres #2 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID             #S917-999-002D-2500

to be $102.03, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY SIX AND 03/100 DOLLARS ($136.03).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 21st day of October, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount ONE HUNDRED THIRTY SIX AND 03/100 DOLLARS ($136.03) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

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

*R E S O L U T I O N

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

            Lot(s) 11 & 12, Block 29, Grandview Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso             County, Texas, PID #G686-999-0290-2600

to be $140.60, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR AND 60/100 DOLLARS ($174.60).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 6th day of November, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR AND 60/100 DOLLARS ($174.60) 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, AGUIRRE, MARCOS & ALICIA, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

            1.         The City Council determines the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            6345 Aztec Road, more particularly described as Lot(s) 367 (6160 Sq. Ft.),             Block 17, Crest Hill Terrace Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County,             Texas, PID #C915-999-0170-1600

to be $138.16, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO AND 16/100 DOLLARS ($172.16).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 13th day of November, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO AND 16/100 DOLLARS ($172.16) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

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

*R E S O L U T I O N

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

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

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

            1.         The City Council determines the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            5701 Beacon Avenue, more particularly described as Lot(s) 15 & 16 & E 4 Ft.             of 14, Block 2, Hughes S/D Blk. 2 Alameda Acres Subdivision, City of El Paso,             El Paso County, Texas, PID #H867-999-0020-4900

to be $124.36, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT AND 36/100 DOLLARS ($158.36).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 6th day of November, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount ONE HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT AND 36/100 DOLLARS ($158.36) 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, HERNANDEZ, MIGUEL A, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

            1.         The City Council determines the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            3204 Nederland Drive, more particularly described as Lot(s) 1 (9527 Sq. Ft.),             Block 119, Pebble Hills #14 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #P654-999-1190-0100

to be $109.74, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED FORTY THREE AND 74/100 DOLLARS ($143.74).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 26th day of November, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount ONE HUNDRED FORTY THREE AND 74/100 DOLLARS ($143.74) 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, RAYAS, LUIS, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

            1.         The City Council determines the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            11225 Pony Soldier Avenue, more particularly described as Lot(s) 24 (7340             SQ FT), Block 5, Indian Ridge #1 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County,             Texas, PID #I256-999-0050-4700

to be $139.78, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY THREE AND 78/100 DOLLARS ($173.78).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 25th day of October, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY THREE AND 78/100 DOLLARS ($173.78) 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, BADILLO, JESUS S & SYLVIA S, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

            1.         The City Council determines the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            Lot(s) 8 (EXC NWLY PT) (16429.76 SQ FT), Block 7, Stiles Gardens             Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #S658-999-0070-            1150

to be $160.21, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED NINETY FOUR AND 21/100 DOLLARS ($194.21).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 23rd  day of October, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount ONE HUNDRED NINETY FOUR AND 21/100 DOLLARS ($194.21) 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.

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

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

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

            1.         The City Council determines the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            4649 Adan Fuentes Street, more particularly described as Lot 13, Block 24,             Tres Suenos #6 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID             #T820-999-0240-1300

to be $98.92, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY TWO AND 92/100 DOLLARS ($132.92).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 27th day of November, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount ONE HUNDRED THIRTY TWO AND 92/100 DOLLARS ($132.92) 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, QUINTANA, JAVIER & BEATRIZ, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

            1.         The City Council determines the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            11408 Patricia Avenue, more particularly described as Lot(s) 3, Block 1,             Kimberly Heights Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID             #K383-999-0010-0300

to be $148.71, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO AND 71/100 DOLLARS ($182.71).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 21st  day of November, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO AND 71/100 DOLLARS ($182.71) 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, DANIELEWICZ, TIMOTHY S, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

            1.         The City Council determines the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            12644 Sun Cove Avenue, more particularly described as Lot(s) 12 (6816.67             Sq. Ft.), Block 27, Sun Ridge #7 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County,             Texas, PID #S812-999-0270-1200

to be $177.80, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of TWO HUNDRED ELEVEN AND 80/100 DOLLARS ($211.80).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 11th day of November, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount TWO HUNDRED ELEVEN AND 80/100 DOLLARS ($211.80) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

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

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

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

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

            1.         The City Council determines the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            14261 Tierra Bronce Drive, more particularly described as Lot(s) 115 (4961.00             Sq. Ft.), Block 146, Tierra Del Este #36 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso             County, Texas, PID #T287-999-1460-1150

to be $151.82, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE AND 82/100 DOLLARS ($185.82).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 11th day of November, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE AND 82/100 DOLLARS ($185.82) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

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

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

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

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

            1.         The City Council determines the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            200 Carnes Road, more particularly described as TR 6 1.3004 Acres, Block 51,             Ysleta Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #Y805-999-            051B-0601

to be $242.08, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX AND 08/100 DOLLARS ($276.08).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 7th day of November, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX AND 08/100 DOLLARS ($276.08) 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, TIERRA DEL SOL HOUSING CORP, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

            1.         The City Council determines the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            1301 Morgan Marie Street, more particularly described as Lot(s) 13 (6079.20             SQ FT), Block 576, Vista Del Sol #153 Amending Subdivision, City of El Paso,             El Paso County, Texas, PID #V893-999-5760-1300

to be $109.74, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED FORTY THREE AND 74/100 DOLLARS ($143.74).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 22nd day of November, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount ONE HUNDRED FORTY THREE AND 74/100 DOLLARS ($143.74) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

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

*R E S O L U T I O N

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

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

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

            1.         The City Council determines the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            321 South Zaragoza Road, more particularly described as TR 8-F (0.144             ACRE), Block 42, Ysleta Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas,             PID #Y805-999-042A-0846

to be $136.54, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 54/100 DOLLARS ($170.54).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 21st day of November, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 54/100 DOLLARS ($170.54) 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, PATRICIA G, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

            1.         The City Council determines the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            12116 Saint Crispin Ave, more particularly described as Lot(s) 40 (6825.00 Sq.             Ft.), Block 3, Hillpoint Estates #1 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County,             Texas, PID #H540-999-0030-4000

to be $148.17, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO AND 17/100 DOLLARS ($182.17).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 27th day of September, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO AND 17/100 DOLLARS ($182.17) 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, FLORES, VIRIDIANA, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

            1.         The City Council determines the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            9345 San Lorenzo Avenue, more particularly described as, Lot(s) 108, Singh             #2 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #S450-999-0010-            3100

to be $136.94, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 94/100 DOLLARS ($170.94).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 21st day of November, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 94/100 DOLLARS ($170.94) 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.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            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 the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

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

to be $139.78, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY THREE AND 78/100 DOLLARS ($173.78).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 21st day of November, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY THREE AND 78/100 DOLLARS ($173.78) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

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

*R E S O L U T I O N

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

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

to be $195.12, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of TWO HUNDRED TWENTY NINE AND 12/100 DOLLARS ($229.12).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 21st day of November, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount TWO HUNDRED TWENTY NINE AND 12/100 DOLLARS ($229.12) 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.

*R E S O L U T I O N

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

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

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

            1.         The City Council determines the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            TR 10 (1.08 ACRES), Richard Lee Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso             County, Texas, PID #R410-999-0010-1700

to be $127.33, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY ONE AND 33/100 DOLLARS ($161.33).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 7th day of November, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount ONE HUNDRED SIXTY ONE AND 33/100 DOLLARS ($161.33) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

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

*R E S O L U T I O N

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

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

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

            1.         The City Council determines the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            1329 Yvonne Diane Drive, more particularly described as Lot(s) 16 (7738 SQ             FT), Block 15, Vista Granada #2 Replat A Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso             County, Texas, PID #V894-999-0150-1600

to be $145.33, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY NINE AND 33/100 DOLLARS ($179.33).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 30th day of October, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY NINE AND 33/100 DOLLARS ($179.33) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

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

*R E S O L U T I O N

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

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

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

            1.         The City Council determines the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            528 Barcelona Drive, more particularly described as Lot(s) 6, Block 9, Clardy             Fox Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #C622-999-            0090-2100

to be $139.37, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY THREE AND 37/100 DOLLARS ($173.37).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 7th day of November, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY THREE AND 37/100 DOLLARS ($173.37) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

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

*R E S O L U T I O N

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

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

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

            1.         The City Council determines the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            6032 Cabrillo Drive, more particularly described as Lot(s) 179 (8506.94 Sq.             Ft.), Block 10, Coronado Hills Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County,             Texas, PID #C818-999-0100-4900

to be $182.13, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of TWO HUNDRED SIXTEEN AND 13/100 DOLLARS ($216.13).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 7th day of November, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount TWO HUNDRED SIXTEEN AND 13/100 DOLLARS ($216.13) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

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

*R E S O L U T I O N

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

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

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

            1.         The City Council determines the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            7000 Cerro Negro Drive, more particularly described as Lot(s) 6 (9707.50 Sq.             Ft.), Block 40, Chaparral Park #13 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso             County, Texas, PID #C340-999-0400-1100

to be $229.49, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of TWO HUNDRED SIXTY THREE AND 49/100 DOLLARS ($263.49).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 17th day of October, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount TWO HUNDRED SIXTY THREE AND 49/100 DOLLARS ($263.49) 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, OROPEZA, FERNIE & 2, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

            1.         The City Council determines the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            1901 Olive Avenue, more particularly described as Lot(s) 17 & 18 (6000 Sq.             Ft.), Block 29, Bassett Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas,             PID #B202-999-0290-4100

to be $120.43, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR AND 43/100 DOLLARS ($154.43).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 18th day of November, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR AND 43/100 DOLLARS ($154.43) 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, GARCIA, GUILLERMO M & 2, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

            1.         The City Council determines the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            3219 Pera Avenue, more particularly described as Lot(s) 11 (3500 SQ FT),             Block 13, East El Paso Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas,             PID #E014-999-0130-2100

to be $150.34, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR AND 34/100 DOLLARS ($184.34).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 20th day of November, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR AND 34/100 DOLLARS ($184.34) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

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

*R E S O L U T I O N

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

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

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

            1.         The City Council determines the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            7041 Portugal Drive, Apt. B, more particularly described as E 26.40 FT OF W             57.30 FT OF 12 (2904 SQ FT), Block 46, Chaparral Park Replat B Subdivision,             City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #C340-999-0460-2375

to be $118.80, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY TWO AND 80/100 DOLLARS ($152.80).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 15th day of October, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount ONE HUNDRED FIFTY TWO AND 80/100 DOLLARS ($152.80) 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, PICHARDO, MIGUEL R, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

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

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

            1.         The City Council determines the actual cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on said property, being:

            4524 Rosa Avenue, more particularly described as Lot(s) 11, Block 21, Lincoln             Park Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #L314-999-            0210-6100

to be $113.80, performed by the Environmental Services Department of the City of El Paso, and, the cost of recording the Resolution in the office of the El Paso County Clerk, $34.00, making a total of ONE HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN AND 80/100 DOLLARS ($147.80).  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 13th day of November, 2013, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount ONE HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN AND 80/100 DOLLARS ($147.80) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

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

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3.6.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Paso finds that it would be in the best interest of the public to authorize offset angle parking within City right-of-way adjacent to the address of 2820 Mobile Avenue; and

            WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Paso further finds, in accordance with Sections 12.44.040 and 12.44.050 of the El Paso City Code, that said right-of-way is not upon a Federal-aid or State Highway; that passing traffic will not be required to drive upon the left side of the street or upon any streetcar tracks; that said street does not carry more than 4,000 vehicles per average day, nor more than 500 vehicles per hour for any consecutive three hours of an average day; and that adequate provision has been made for the free and unobstructed passage of pedestrian traffic thereof.

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

            THAT the City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to designate Eleven (11) offset angle parking spaces on the south side of 2800 Block of Mobile Avenue.  Said right-of-way shall be used for public parking and cannot be used to satisfy the off-street parking required by City Ordinance for the adjacent property.

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3.7.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Paso finds that it would be in the best interest of the public to authorize offset angle parking within City right-of-way adjacent to the address of 2401 Montana Avenue; and

            WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Paso further finds, in accordance with Sections 12.44.040 and 12.44.050 of the El Paso City Code, that said right-of-way is not upon a Federal-aid or State Highway; that passing traffic will not be required to drive upon the left side of the street or upon any streetcar tracks; that said street does not carry more than 4,000 vehicles per average day, nor more than 500 vehicles per hour for any consecutive three hours of an average day; and that adequate provision has been made for the free and unobstructed passage of pedestrian traffic thereof.

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

            That the City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to designate Eight (8) offset angle parking spaces on the south side of 900 Block of Poplar Avenue.  Said right-of-way shall be used for public parking and cannot be used to satisfy the off-street parking required by City Ordinance for the adjacent property.

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3.8.

ITEMS TAKEN TOGETHER 3.8 & 3.9

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 with the El Paso County Emergency Services District #1 (“County ESD 1”) for the County ESD1 to connect to the City’s P25 platform 800MHZ Digital Radio System (“P25 Systems”) through the use of County ESD 1’s radios which will enable the County ESD 1 to participate in the community wide public safety radio system for a term of ten (10) years from the effective date and successive automatic renewal periods of one (1) year until terminated by the City or the County ESD 1 and that County ESD 1 shall be responsible for the proportional share of the maintenance cost of the P25 System; and that the City Manager be authorized to establish any appropriations associated with this Interlocal Agreement.

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3.9.

ITEMS TAKEN TOGETHER 3.8 & 3.9

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 with the El Paso County Emergency Services District #2 (“County ESD 2”) for the County ESD2 to connect to the City’s P25 platform 800MHZ Digital Radio System (“P25 Systems”) through the use of County ESD 2’s radios which will enable the County ESD 2 to participate in the community wide public safety radio system for a term of ten (10) years from the effective date and successive automatic renewal periods of one (1) year until terminated by the City or the County ESD 2 and that the County ESD 2 shall be responsible for the proportional share of the maintenance cost of the P25 System; and that the City Manager be authorized to establish any appropriations associated with this Interlocal Agreement.

Representatives Robinson and Noe commented.

The following City staff members commented:

1.         Mr. Enrique Martinez, Interim Director of Information Technology

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

1ST MOTION

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to MOVE TO REGULAR.

2ND AND FINAL MOTION

Motion made by Representative Noe, seconded by Representative Acosta, and unanimously carried to APPROVE, AS REVISED the Resolutions.

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4.

BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:

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4.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to RE-APPOINT Randy Brock to the Historic Landmark Commission by Representative Emma Acosta, District 3.

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4.2.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to RE-APPOINT Marc Salazar to the Fair Housing Task Force by Representative Emma Acosta, District 3.

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5.

APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:

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5.1.

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

1.         Massey Automotive LP in the amount of $5,497.20 overpayment of 2013 taxes.

(Geo. # 2004-999-1726-0034)

2.         Almela Truck Parts & Equipment Inc. in the amount of $3,289.73 overpayment of 2013 taxes.  (Geo. # 2005-000-0080-0069)

3.         Lupe Medical Three LP in the amount of $33,774.36 for payment in error of 2013 taxes.

(Geo. # A527-999-0020-0225)

4.         Linda Kepple in the amount of $2,887.44 for payment in error of 2012 taxes.

(Geo. # A642-999-028B-2300)

5.         Lereta LLC c/o Select Portfolio Servicing in the amount of $4,125.59 for payment in error of 2013 taxes.  (Geo. # C340-999-0070-4100)

6.         Sunrise 15 LLC in the amount of $23,813.13 for payment in error of 2013 taxes.

(Geo. # M577-001-0050-1900)

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6.

NOTICE FOR NOTATION:

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6.1.

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

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6.2.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPROVE for notation the donation of $5,000 from Texas Gas Service for the Economic Development Familiarization Tours.

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7.

REQUESTS TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS:

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7.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Director for Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department to issue a Purchase Order to Pride General Contractors, LLC, a contractor under ESC Region 19 Purchasing Program  Contract #13-6973 (National Job Order Contracting Services ), for pool renovations to include labor, materials and equipment for the Veterans Aquatics Center.  The City has made the determination that purchasing from this cooperative offers the most cost-effective pricing.

The participation by the City of El Paso in the ESC Region 19 Cooperative Purchasing Program was approved by Mayor and City Council on March 4, 2008.

Department:                            General Services – Facilities Maintenance  Division

Award to:                                 Pride General Contractors, LLC

                                                El Paso, TX

Total Estimated Award:          $97,568.80

Account No.:                           190-28310-580270-3500-PCP10MF010

Funding Source:                     Engineering-Capital Improvements-Facilities                                                             Rehabilitation

District:                                    4

Reference No.:                       2014-314

This is a Cooperative, service contract.

Mayor Leeser and Representatives Robinson and Noe commented.

The following City staff members commented:

1.         Ms. Joyce Wilson, City Manager

2.         Mr. Stuart Ed, Director of General Services

3.         Mr. Tracy Novak, Director of Parks and Recreation

Ms. Lisa Turner, citizen, commented.

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8.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL:

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8.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Director for Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department to exercise the City’s option to extend the current Contract 2012-094R (Internal Implementation Manager – Municipal Court Software) to National Center for State Courts for one (1) additional year pursuant to the provisions of an award approved by the City Council on May 8, 2012.  The extended contract period will be from May 7, 2014 to May 7, 2015.

Department:                            Municipal Clerk

Award to:                                 National Center for State Courts

                                                Williamsburg, VA

Option:                                    One (of One)

Annual Estimated Amount:     $82,200.00

Total Estimated Amount         $82,200.00 (1 year)

Account No.:                           190-28340-580100-4560-PCP121T070

Funding Source:                     Municipal Court Technology Fund – Data 

                                               Processing Services

District(s):                                All

This is an RFP, service contract.

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REGULAR AGENDA - INTRODUCTIONS

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9.

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

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

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9.1.

An Ordinance restating special privilege license granted to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso by Ordinance No. 017996 for the construction, maintenance, use, and repair of a surface parking lot, and to allow for overhead bird netting and drainage structures within portions of city right-of-way along Alberta Avenue beneath the Raynolds Street Overpass Bridge for a term of four years with an option to renew for one additional four year term and one additional two year term.

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 6, 2014

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REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

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10.

ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT:

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10.1.

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Romero, and unanimously carried to AWARD Solicitation No. 2014-243 for Cargo 4 Roof Replacement to Noble Journeymen Construction, LLC dba Noble General Contractors, for an estimated total amount of $1,159,000.00.

Department:                            Engineering and Construction Management

Award to:                                 Noble Journeymen Construction, LLC dba Noble                                                     General Contractors El Paso, TX

Base Bid I:                               $835,000.00

Option:                                                $324,000.00

Total Estimated Award:          $1,159,000.00

Time for Completion:              90 Consecutive Calendar Days

Accounts:                                580270-3080-562-62230-PAP00682

Funding Source:                     EPIA Enterprise Fund

District:                                    All

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

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

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

Ms. Margaret Schroeder, Traffic Engineer for Engineering Department, commented.

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11.

PURCHASING AND STRATEGIC SOURCING:

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11.1.

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Lilly, and unanimously carried to AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Director for Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department to issue a Purchase Order to Henry Schein, Inc. a contractor under BuyBoard Contract #374-11 for Medical Supplies & Equipment. The City has made the determination that purchasing from this cooperative offers the most cost-effective pricing.

The participation by the City of El Paso in the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative Program was approved by Mayor and City Council on August 21, 2007.

Department:                            Fire

Award to:                                 Henry Schein, Inc.

                                                MELVILLE, NY

Total Estimated Award:          $689,000.00 (16 months)

Account No.:                           322-22090-1000-531120-P2217

Funding Source:                     General Fund – Medical Supplies

District(s):                                All

Reference No.:                       2014-290

This is a Cooperative, (unit price) contract.

Ms. Veronica Campbell, Senior Purchasing Agent commented.

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REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS

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12.

CITY DEVELOPMENT:

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12.1.

ORDINANCE 18164

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled:  AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. PZST13-00024, TO ALLOW FOR INFILL DEVELOPMENT WITH A REDUCTION IN LOT AREA AND WIDTH AND A 50% PARKING REDUCTION ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOT 3, SINGH ADDITION, 9221 RENO, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20.10.280 INFILL DEVELOPMENT OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 9221 RENO. PROPERTY OWNER: CHRIS ALDERETE. PZST13-00024

Representative Holguin commented.

Mr. Mathew McElroy, Director of City Development, commented.

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

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

NAYS:  None

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

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12.2.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE one week the public hearing on an Ordinance releasing all conditions placed on property by Special Contract dated June 3, 1970, and Ordinance No. 10030 which changed the zoning of Lot 3, Block 40, Cedar Grove Park Unit Five Replat “A”, 7380 Alameda Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 7380 Alameda. Property Owner: City of El Paso, Texas. PZCR13-00009

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13.

PURCHASING AND STRATEGIC SOURCING:

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13.1.

Motion made by Representative Robinson, seconded by Representative Limón, and carried to POSTPONE two weeks the public hearing on an Ordinance amending Title 3 (Revenue and Finance) of the El Paso City Code by adding Chapter 3.45 (Hire El Paso First - Local Bid Preference) in order to set forth the guidelines for granting a local preference in city procurements.  THE MOTION PASSED.

AYES: Mayor Leeser and Representatives Acosta, Robinson, Holguin, and Limón

NAYS: Representatives Lilly, Romero, Noe, and Niland

Mayor Leeser broke the tie, voting Aye.

Mr. Tony Ramos, Enterprise Application Manager, Information Technology, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s office).

Mayor Leeser and Representatives Niland and Robinson commented.

The following City staff members commented:

1.         Ms. Joyce Wilson, City Manager

2.         Ms. Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria, Chief Financial Officer

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

4.         Ms. Laura Gordon, Deputy City Attorney, gave legal advice.

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13.2.

Motion made by Representative Acosta, seconded by Representative Romero, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE two weeks the Resolution amending Schedule C to the FY2014 Budget Resolution to establish an application fee for the registration and certification process pursuant to Chapter 3.45 Hire El Paso First- Local Bid Preference and to authorize the City Manager to establish appropriations necessary to implement the Hire El Paso First-Local Bid Preference policy.”

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

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REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

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14.

ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT:

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14.1.

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 Council approves a change order for the expenditure of additional available funding in the amount of Six Hundred Eleven Thousand One Hundred Ninety Four and 87/100 Dollars ($611,194.87) to Sundt Construction, Inc. for the Country Club Road Improvements project, Solicitation No 2013-126. This change order provides for additional quantities for the additional work required as a result of the change to the plans by the El Paso Water Utilities to add water line replacement from Montoya Road to Santa Teresita Street. An additional time of 39 days is added to contract time.  The new contract sum, including this change order is Fourteen Million Seven Hundred Thirty Six Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty Eight and 93/100 ($14,736,988.93).

Mr. Gilbert Andujo, Engineering Division Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s office).

Representatives Niland and Holguin commented.

Ms. Joyce Wilson, City Manager, commented.

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

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14.2.

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 Manager be authorized to sign a two year Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso and  Wu and Associates, Inc., a Pennsylvania Corporation, for a project known as “Project Management  Services for Zoo Program’’ for an amount not to exceed Five Hundred Two Thousand Seventy Five and 00/100 Dollars ($502,075.00); and that the City Engineer be authorized to approve up to $50,000.00 in additional services, for a total contract amount not to exceed Five Hundred Fifty Two Thousand Seventy Five and 00/100 ($552,075.00); and that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this agreement. The three (3) options to extend for four (4) years each are dependent upon successful negotiation of a new fee amount for any option exercised.

Mr. Steve Marshall, Director of Zoo, and Mr. Javier Reyes, Engineering Division Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s office).

Mayor Leeser and Representative Lilly commented.

Ms. Joyce Wilson, City Manager, commented.

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

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14.3.

ITEMS TAKEN TOGETHER 14.3 & 14.4

R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation (the “State”) has approximately $10 million in Texas Transportation Commission (TTC) discretionary/STP Flex funds (“Funds”) that can be made available to the El Paso region; and

            WHEREAS, the State has made repairs and improvements to the I-10/US 54 Interchange consisting of painting, lighting and structural work totaling approximately $8.2 million; and

            WHEREAS, the State is making further improvements to the I-10/US 54 Interchange consisting of landscaping, irrigation, and rail replacement totaling approximately $7.6 million; and 

            WHEREAS, the State desires to make additional improvements to bridges along Interstate I-10 from  Porfirio Diaz Street to Missouri Avenue and further improvements consisting of aesthetic towers and bridge railings at the I-10/US 54 Interchange between Copia Street (Loop 478) to Chelsea Street (collectively referred to as the “Project”); and

            WHEREAS, the improvements contained in the Project are not eligible for TTC  Funds due to the absence of pedestrian improvements; and

            WHEREAS, the City of El Paso agrees that the Project would benefit the citizens of the El Paso region; and

            WHEREAS, the City plans to implement projects that are eligible for and can be designed and constructed with TTC Funds; and

            WHEREAS, the State is willing to award the TTC  Funds to the City in exchange for the City paying for the costs associated with the construction of the Project; and

            WHEREAS, the State and the City  have agreed that the City will contribute an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 to the State’s  Project and in exchange the State will contribute an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 to the City’s Pedestrian Enhancements and Wayfinding projects and the City’s Street Median and Parkway Landscaping and Improvement Projects; and

            WHEREAS, the City and the State desire to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding which outlines the responsibilities of each party related to the swap of funds.

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

That the City Manager is authorized to sign a Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of El Paso (the “City”) and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation (the “State”), whereby the City shall contribute an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 to the State’s  I-10 Bridge Enhancement and Aesthetic Development Project and in exchange the State will contribute an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 to the City’s Pedestrian Enhancements and Wayfinding projects and the City’s Street Median and Parkway Landscaping and Improvement Projects; and that the City Manager is authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding.

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14.4.

ITEMS TAKEN TOGETHER 14.3 & 14.4

R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation (the “State”) has approximately $10 million in Texas Transportation Commission (TTC) discretionary/STP Flex funds (“Funds”) that can be made available to the El Paso region; and

            WHEREAS, the State has made repairs and improvements to the I-10/US 54 Interchange consisting of painting, lighting and structural work totaling approximately $8.2 million; and

            WHEREAS, the State is making further improvements to the I-10/US 54 Interchange consisting of landscaping, irrigation and rail replacement totaling approximately $7.6 million; and

            WHEREAS, the State desires to make additional improvements to bridges along Interstate I-10 from  Porfirio Diaz Street to Missouri Avenue and further improvements consisting of aesthetic towers and bridge railings at the I-10/US 54 Interchange between Copia Street (Loop 478) to Chelsea Street (collectively referred to as the “Project”); and

            WHEREAS, the improvements contained in the Project are not eligible for TTC Funds due to the absence of pedestrian improvements; and

            WHEREAS, the City of El Paso agrees that the Project would benefit the citizens of the El Paso region; and

            WHEREAS, the City plans to implement projects that are eligible for and can be designed and constructed with TTC   Funds; and

            WHEREAS, the State is willing to award the TTC  Funds to the City in exchange for the City paying for the costs associated with the construction of the Project; and

            WHEREAS, the State and the City  have agreed that the City will contribute an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 to the State’s  Project and in exchange the State will contribute an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 to the City’s Pedestrian Enhancements and Wayfinding projects and the City’s Street Median and Parkway Landscaping and Improvement Projects; and

            WHEREAS, concurrent with this Resolution, the State and the City will enter into a Memorandum of Understanding which outlines the responsibilities of each party related to the swap of funds; and        

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

That the City Manager is authorized to sign a Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement For Voluntary Local Government Contributions to Transportation Improvement Projects with No Required Match by and between the City of El Paso (the “City”) and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation (the “State”), whereby the City shall contribute $10,000,000.00 toward the State’s I-10 Bridge Enhancement and Aesthetic Development Project, said funds to be specifically designated for improvements to bridges along Interstate I-10 from  Porfirio Diaz Street to Missouri Avenue and aesthetic towers and bridge railing at the I-10/US 54 Interchange between Copia Street (Loop 478) to Chelsea Street. 

Ms Jane Shang, Deputy City Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s office).

Mayor Leeser and Representatives Niland, Romero, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Holguin, and Limon commented.

Ms. Joyce Wilson, City Manager, commented.

The following members of the public commented:

1.         Mr. Richard Schecter

2.         Ms. Lisa Turner

3.         Mr. Leo Mendoza

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 Lilly, and carried to APPROVE the Resolutions, with the provision that the 7.3 million be brought back to Council in an LRC within 30 days so that as a team Council can adjust and allocate the funding for median improvements across the City, to include median lighting, prioritizing safety in arterials.

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

NAYS: Representative Holguin

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15.

POLICE DEPARTMENT:

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15.1.

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 to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso Texas, County of El Paso, the Town of Anthony, Texas, Town of Horizon and the City of Socorro, Texas; to submit a joint application to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Operation Stonegarden 2013, in the amount of $1,800,907.00. If the Operation Stonegarden 2013 Grant Award is less than the amount requested, and is not allocated specifically between the parties, the Operation Stonegarden Grant Award will be shared proportionally in the same proportion as the funds requested as described in Attachment A.

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

1.         The City Manager be authorized to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso, Texas, County of El Paso, the Town of Anthony, Texas, Town of Horizon and the City of Socorro, Texas; for the submittal of a joint application to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Operation Stonegarden 2013, in the amount of $1,800,907.00 including all understandings and assurances contained therein, for the purpose of continuing the efforts of the Police Department to reduce crime in the border community and to ultimately improve the quality of life for the residents in the City of El Paso.

2.         The City Manager be authorized to accept the grant award including all understandings and assurances contained therein.

3.         No cash match or in-kind match required.

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.

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

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15.2.

R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, the El Paso City Council finds auto theft, burglary and other border criminal activity threaten the peace and security for the citizens of El Paso; and

            WHEREAS, the El Paso City Council finds it in the best interest of the citizens of El Paso to apply for, submit, accept, reject, and amend the Auto Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority (ABTPA) grant project to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicle for period September 1, 2014—August 31, 2015.

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 to the Auto Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority (“ABTPA”) for the benefit of the El Paso Police Department’s Auto Theft Task Force, also known as El Paso County Auto Burglary and Theft Prevention Task Force.

2.         The City Manager be authorized to sign the grant application including all understandings and assurances contained therein, as well as apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant in the amount of $1,510,941.00 from Auto Theft & Burglary Authority to the El Paso Police Department, for purpose of continuing the efforts of the El Paso Police Department’s against auto theft and related crimes for the City of El Paso.

3.         The City of El Paso agrees to provide a cash match in the amount of $ 386,722.00, and in-kind match in the amount of $1,688,325.00.

4.         The City Manager be authorized to accept the grant award including all understandings and assurances contained therein.

5.         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 of El Paso receives or provides to its police department at or after the time the grant is awarded.

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

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ADDITION TO THE AGENDA

1.         MAYOR AND COUNCIL

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE, AS REVISED eight weeks the item regarding discussion and action that the City Council accept the recommendation of Representative Lily Limón to name Border Highway West Extension, from Santa Fe to Paisano Drive, the Ruben Salazar Expressway and authorize the City Manager to forward this resolution to the Texas Department of Transportation for approval of the name and execute any necessary documents to effectuate the adoption of the name and make any budget transfers necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution.

Ms. Rosa Guerrero, citizen, commented.

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EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Robinson, and unanimously carried that the City Council retire into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 11:31 a.m. pursuant to Section 3.5A of the El Paso City Charter and the Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 - 551.087 to discuss any of the following:

Section 551.071                   CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY

Section 551.072                   DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY

Section 551.073                   DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFTS

Section 551.074                   PERSONNEL MATTERS

Section 551.076                   DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES

Section 551.087                   DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC                                                                  DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS

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

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Romero, and unanimously carried to adjourn the Executive Session at 11:42 a.m. and RECONVENE the meeting of the City Council, during which time motions were made.

EX1..

Carlos Gurrola v. City of El Paso, Cause No. 2012DCV04741 (551.071)

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Romero and unanimously carried that outside counsel for the City of El Paso in consultation with the City Attorney be authorized settlement authority, to negotiate settlement agreement and sign all settlement documents to resolve the lawsuit styled Carlos Gurrola v. City of El Paso; Cause No. 2012-DCV04741.

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

NAYS: None

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Noe

EX2..

City Manager Recruitment ( 551.071 and 551.074)

1ST MOTION

Motion made by Representative Robinson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, and unanimously carried that the City Council RETIRE into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 11:43 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:

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE:  Representative Noe

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 Robinson, and unanimously carried to adjourn the Executive Session at 2:47 p.m. and RECONVENE the meeting of the City Council, during which time motions were made.

NO ACTION, other than the above procedural Motion, was taken on the item.

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ADJOURN

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Lilly, and unanimously carried to ADJOURN this meeting at 2:47 p.m.

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE:  Representative Romero

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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

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Richarda Duffy Momsen, City Clerk