AGENDA FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

REVISED

June 11, 2013

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

8:30 a.m.

 

AND

 

LEGISLATIVE REVIEW MEETING OF THE WHOLE

300 N. Campbell

Main Conference Room, 2nd Floor

June 10, 2013

9:00 a.m.

 

NOTICE:  At any time during the Council meeting, the City Council may meet in executive session pursuant to Section 3.5A of the El Paso City Charter and the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, to discuss items as permitted by law.

 

PLEASE NOTE:  If items are scheduled for the Executive Session, the Council will move to Executive Session at 12:00 p.m. (noon) for the consideration of those items, or will hear the items at the end of the agenda or as determined by the Presiding Officer, whichever occurs first. 

 

ROLL CALL

 

INVOCATION by Police Chaplain Lisle Davis

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

Mayor’s PrOCLAMATION

 

West Point Day

 

 

CALL TO THE PUBLIC – PUBLIC COMMENT

 

This time is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council on items that are not on the City Council Agenda.

 

A sign-up form is available on line at https://www.elpasotexas.gov/muni_clerk/contact_public.asp for those who wish to sign up in advance of the meeting date and a sign-up form is available outside the City Council Chambers at the City Clerk table for those who wish to sign up on the day of the meeting.

 

NOTICE

Requests to speak must be received by 8:30 a.m. on the date of the meeting.

30 Minutes total is allotted for speakers.

Three to five minutes may be allowed for each speaker.

 

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

 

All matters listed under the CONSENT AGENDA, including those on the Addition to the Agenda, will be considered by City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless separate discussion is requested by Council Members.  Prior to the vote, members of the audience may ask questions regarding items on the consent agenda.  When the vote has been taken, if an item has not been called out for separate discussion, the item has been approved.  Council may, however, reconsider any item at any time during the meeting.  The wording of all agenda items shall appear in the minutes of this meeting of the City Council as posted, unless otherwise revised by this or other motion of Council, without the necessity of the City Clerk reading the wording of each item into the record.

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

1.            APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Approval of Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of June 4, 2013, and the Special City Council Meeting of June 4, 2013

[Municipal Clerk, Richarda Duffy Momsen, (915) 541-4127]

(Attachment - Regular City Council Meeting Minutes for 06-04-13)

(Attachment - Special City Council Meeting Minutes for 06-04-13)

 

2.            REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Representative Cortney Carlisle Niland

 

3.            RESOLUTIONS:

3A.         That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Lessor’s Approval of Assignment of the Restated Butterfield Trail Industrial Park Lease by and among the City of El Paso (“Lessor”), The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company (“Assignor”), and Lago Properties, LLC (“Assignee”) for the following described property:  A portion of Lot 5 and all of Lot 6, Block 12, Butterfield Trail Industrial Park Unit Three, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, municipally known and numbered as 26 Spur Drive, El Paso, Texas.  (All Districts)

[Airport, Monica Lombraña, (915) 780-4724]

            (Attachment)

 

3B.         That the sale and service of alcoholic beverages by Townsquare Media of El Paso and the Bel Air Optimist Club, in the closed portions of City rights-of-way on El Paso Street between Main Drive and Franklin Avenue, Main Drive between El Paso Street and Santa Fe Street, Santa Fe Street between Franklin Avenue and San Antonio Street, Sheldon Court between El Paso Street and Durango Street southbound between San Antonio Street and San Francisco Street, from 6:00 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2013, to 1:00 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2013 and 6:00 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2013, to 1:00 a.m. Sunday, June 30, 2013 is a permissible activity in conjunction with The Downtown Street Festival (NESV13-00016) (District 8)  [City Development, Mirian Spencer, (915) 541-4007]

            (Attachment)

 

3C.         That the City Engineer is authorized to specify the wage rates for each craft or type of worker for Building Construction Trades and Heavy Construction in the call for bids for any public works contract and in the contract itself and that the City Engineer by authorized to clarify the definitions of work performed by each craft or type of worker, if necessary.  (All Districts)

[Engineering and Construction Management, Irene D. Ramirez, (915) 541-4428]

            (Attachment)

 

3D.         That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved.  (See Attachment A)  (All Districts)

[Environmental Services, Kurt Fenstermacher, (915) 621-6892]

            (Attachment)

 

3E.         That the City Manager be authorized to execute a Contract with Odell S. Holmes, Jr., Judge of the Municipal Court of Appeals, to provide reasonable compensation to the Judge to cover his cost of providing his own clerical support and other administrative requirements for the administration of the court. The contract is for $ 2,000 per month ($24,000 per year), totaling $ 96,000 over the 4-year term of the contract.  (All Districts)

[Municipal Clerk, Richarda Duffy Momsen, (915) 541-4127]

            (Attachment)

 

3F.         That the City Manager be authorized to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso, and Texas Tech University, a Texas institution of Higher Education, acting through its College of Architecture ("TEXAS TECH") to work together to carry out various functions for providing space in the Museum of Art Library for materials owned by TEXAS TECH, to increase accessibility to the Museum of Art Library, and to share costs of its operation.  (All Districts)

[Museums and Cultural Affairs, Sean McGlynn, 915-541-4898]

            (Attachment)

 

3G.        That the Mayor be authorized to sign and submit an Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston and the City of El Paso, to develop information specialist training for cancer risk assessment and referrals, for the purpose of reducing the contract period and corresponding total payment amount.  (All Districts)

[Public Health, Robert Resendes, (915) 771-5702]

            (Attachment)

 

4.            FOR NOTATION:

Accept the donation of $500 from Food City Super Markets for Movies under the Stars in District 3.  [Representative Emma Acosta, (915) 541-4515]

 

5.            APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:

 

That the tax refunds listed on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved.

(See Attachment B)  (All Districts)  [Tax Office, David Childs, (915) 541-4598]

(Attachment)

 

6.            requests to issue purchase orders:

 

6A.         Request that the Purchasing Manager for Financial Services, Purchasing Division be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to (Advanced Security Contractors, Inc.) under Region 19 Cooperative Purchasing Program, Contract #09-6356 Electronic Surveillance & Locking Systems for the purchase of Closed Circuit TV Surveillance (CCTV) and Hirsch Access Control System, Maintenance and Installation for Various Departments and Information Technology Department. 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 Region 19 Cooperative Purchasing Program was approved by Mayor and City Council on March 4, 2008. 

 

Departments:                                      Information Technology and

                                                            Various Departments

Award to:                                             Advance Security Contractors, Inc.

                                                            El Paso, Texas

Total Estimated Award:                      $425,583.73

Account No.:                                       999-99998-1000-524020

Funding Source:                                 IT Capital Funds

Districts:                                            All

Reference No.:                                   2013-230

 

This is a Cooperative, unit price contract.

[Financial Services, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 541-4313]

[Information Technology, Miguel Gamino, (915) 541-4746]

            (Attachment)

 

6B.         Request that the Purchasing Manager for Financial Services, Purchasing Division be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to (Accela, Inc.) under Government Services Administration (GSA), Contract #GS-35F-0249R Authorized Information Technology Schedule Pricelist General Purpose for the purchase of Information Technology Consulting Services for Information Technology and City Development Departments.

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

Departments:                                      Information Technology and

                                                            City Development

Award to:                                             Accela, Inc.

                                                            San Ramon, California

Total Estimated Award:                      $116,313.67

Account No.:                                       239-99998-1000-522020

Funding Source:                                 IT Capital Funds

Districts:                                            All

Reference No.:                                   2013-234

 

This is a Cooperative, service type contract.

[Financial Services, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 541-4313]

[Information Technology, Miguel Gamino, (915) 541-4746]

            (Attachment)

 

6C.         Request that the Engineering and Construction Management Department be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to The PlayWell Group a contractor under the Houston-Galveston Area Council buyboard, Contract #PR11-12, for playground equipment for the following parks:  Barron Park $155,787.00; Fiesta/Balboa Park $27,757.81; and Yucca Park $89,916.53.  Total estimated expenditures are $273,461.34.

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

The participation by the City of El Paso in the Houston-Galveston Area Council was approved by City Council on May 8, 2007

Department:                                        Parks and Recreation

Award to:                                             The PlayWell Group

                                                            Dallas, TX

Total Estimated Award                       $273,461.34

Account No:                                        190-29010-4800-580270-PCP13PRKA02,

                                                            PCP13PRKA09, PCP13PRKA32

Funding Source:                                 Quality of Life Bonds

Districts:                                            1, 4 and 7

Reference No:                                    PR11-12

 

This is a Cooperative, unit price contract.

[Engineering and Construction Management, Irene D. Ramirez, (915) 541-4428]

            (Attachment)

 

7.            BIDS:

7A.         The award of Solicitation No. 2013-207 for Birch Street and Bus Bay Improvements to J.A.R Construction, Inc., for an estimated total amount of $397,313.

 

Department:                                        Engineering and Construction Management

Award to:                                             J.A.R Construction, Inc.

                                                            El Paso, TX

Base Bid I:                                           $151,021

Base Bid II:                                          $  87,218

Base Bid III:                                         $159,074

Total Estimated Award:                      $397,313

Time for Completion:                          60 Consecutive Calendar Days

Accounts:                                            560-60070-580270-3210-PCP09MT0140

Funding Source:                                 Sun Metro Facility Rehab Grants and ARRA

District:                                              8

 

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.

 

Work under this unit price contract is only estimated value and will be ordered, performed, invoiced, and paid by measure quantity. The actual cost of this contract may be higher or lower than the total estimated value and will be the sum total of unit prices at the end of the contract term.

 

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, unit-price contract.  The Engineering & Construction Management and Sun Metro Departments recommend award as indicated to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

[Engineering and Construction Management, Irene D. Ramirez, (915) 541-4428]

            (Attachment)

 

7B.         The award of Solicitation No. 2013-195 for Relocation and Renovation of Bus Canopies to AC Customs Welding & Machining, Inc., for an estimated total amount of $73,820.

 

Department:                                        Engineering and Construction Management

Award to:                                             AC Customs Welding & Machining, Inc.

                                                            El Paso, TX

Base Bid I:                                           $73,820

Total Estimated Award:                      $73,820

Time for Completion:                          60 Consecutive Calendar Days

Accounts:                                            560-60070-580270-3210-PCP09MT0140

Funding Source:                                 Sun Metro Facility Rehab Grants and ARRA

Districts:                                            5 and 8

 

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.

 

Work under this unit price contract is only an estimated value and will be ordered, performed, invoiced, and paid by measure quantity. The actual cost of this contract may be higher or lower than the total estimated value and will be the sum total of unit prices at the end of the contract term.

 

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, unit-price contract.  The Engineering & Construction Management and Sun Metro Departments recommend award as indicated to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

[Engineering and Construction Management, Irene D. Ramirez, (915) 541-4428]

            (Attachment)

 

7C.         The award of Solicitation No. 2013-213 for Sunset Heights Park Improvements to Mirador Enterprises, Inc. for an estimated total amount of $321,641.21.

Department:                                        Engineering and Construction Management

Award to:                                             Mirador Enterprises, Inc.

                                                            El Paso, TX

Base Bid I:                                           $294,307.21

Alternate I:                                           $ 27,334.00

Total Estimated Award:                      $321,641.21

Time for Completion:                          120 Consecutive Calendar Days

Accounts:                                            471 -71240-580270-2400- G_7138CD21

Funding Source:                                 Community Development 38th Year

District:                                              8

 

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.

 

Work under this unit price contract is only estimated value and will be ordered, performed, invoiced, and paid by measure quantity. The actual cost of this contract may be higher or lower than the total estimated value and will be the sum total of unit prices at the end of the contract term.

 

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, unit-price contract.  The Engineering & Construction Management Department recommends award as indicated to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

[Engineering and Construction Management, Irene D. Ramirez, (915) 541-4428]

            (Attachment)

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA – INTRODUCTIONS

 

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

 

Public comment typically is not taken during the introduction of ordinances.

Public comments are invited at the date of the scheduled public hearing.

8A.         An Ordinance amending Title 19 (Subdivisions), Chapter 19.01 (Provisions Applicable to All Platting Procedures), Section 19.01.030  (Exemptions) and Section 19.01.040  (Time for Decision on Plats and Land Studies), Chapter 19.02 (Land Studies), Section 19.02.040 (Criteria for Approval) and Section 19.02.070 (Revisions Following Approval of a Land Study), Chapter 19.03 (Preliminary Plat), Section 19.03.050  (Effect of Approval of a Preliminary Plat) and Section 19.03.060 (Expiration and Extension), Chapter 19.04 (Final Plat), Section 19.04.060 (Expiration and Extension) and Section 19.04.070 (Plat Recordation), Chapter 19.08 (Construction Plans and Management), Section 19.08.010 (Subdivision Improvement Plans), Section 19.08.020 (Timing of Public Improvements, Permit Issuance) and Section 19.08.040 (Security for Completion of Improvements), Chapter 19.10 (Dedication, Construction Requirements and City Participation), Section 19.10.050 - Roadway Participation Policies - Improvement of Roads and Utilities Within and/or Abutting the Subdivision), Chapter 19.15 (Roadways), Section 19.15.030 (Street/Thoroughfare Escrow Policies and Procedures), Chapter 19.21 (Sidewalks), Section 19.21.030 (Sidewalk Requirements for New Streets), Chapter 19.41 (Expiration, Extension and Reinstatement), Section 19.41.010 (Time of Expiration) and Chapter 19.46 (Proportionality Appeal), Section 19.46.030 (Appeal Requirements) of the City of El Paso City Code to amend various administrative requirements. The penalty being as provided in Chapter 19.42 of the City of El Paso City Code.

(All Districts)  [City Development, Kimberly Forsyth, (915) 541-4668]

            (Attachment)

 

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 18, 2013, FOR ITEM 8A

 

8B.         An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST13-00004, to allow for infill development with reduced rear setbacks on the property described as a portion of Block B, Britton Davis Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code.  The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.  Property owner:  Daniel Enriquez, Location:  8424 Dyer Street  PZST13-00004

(District 4)  [City Development, Arturo Rubio, (915) 541-4633]

            (Attachment)

 

8C.         An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST13-00005, to allow for infill development with reduced lot area, and lot width on the property described as Lots 4, 5, & 6, Block 1, Los Escondidos Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code.  The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.  Property owner:  Juan and Ana Ramirez, Location: 7916, 8000 and 8004 Mitzie Ram Place, PZST13-00005  (District 4)

[City Development, Arturo Rubio, (915) 541-4633]

            (Attachment)

 

8D.         An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Lot 3, Block 5, Castner Range Subdivision No. 1, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-1 (Commercial) to C- 3 (Commercial).  The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.  Property owner:  Investment Builders Inc.:  Location:  9301 Dyer Street, PZRZ13-00006  (District 4)

[City Development, Arturo Rubio, (915) 541-4633]

            (Attachment)

 

8E.         An Ordinance changing the zoning of Lot 9 and 10, Block 3, Alameda Acres, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from A-2/sp (Apartment/special permit) and R-4 (Residential) to R-MU (Residential-Mixed Use) and approving a Master Zoning Plan.  The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.  Property Owner:  125 Glenwood LLC, Location; 125-127 Glenwood Street.  PZRZ13-00021  (District 3)  [City Development, Arturo Rubio, (915) 541-4633]

            (Attachment)

 

8F.         An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST13-00009, to allow for infill development with reduced front, and rear setbacks on the property described as Lots 6 and 7, Block 4, Emerald Valley Estates Replat A, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code.  The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.  Property owner:  Winton and Associates, Location: 5524-5528 Woodgreen Drive, PZST13-00009  (District 1)

[City Development, Arturo Rubio, (915) 541-4633]

            (Attachment)

 

8G.        An Ordinance releasing a condition placed on property by Ordinance No. 014240 which changed the zoning of the south 1/3 of Lots 16-20, Block 67, Harts Survey No. 9 of Satterwaite Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.  The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.  Property owner:  Revery Investments, LLC, Location:  1000 N. Mesa Street, PZCR13-00002  (District 8)  [City Development, Arturo Rubio, (915) 541-4633]

            (Attachment)

 

8H.         An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST12-00023, to allow for a Facility-Mounted Personal Wireless Service Facility (PWSF) and imposing a condition on the property described as Lot 19 and a portion of Lot 17, Block 138, Chaparral Park Unit 30, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.455 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 6520 Loma De Cristo Drive. Applicant: Ascension Lutheran Church.  PZST12-00023  (District 1)

[City Development, Arturo Rubio, (915) 541-4633]

            (Attachment)

 

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JULY 2, 2013, FOR ITEMS 8B – 8H

 

Public Hearings will be held as part of the regular City Council meeting that begins at approximately 8:30 a.m.  All interested persons present shall have an opportunity to be heard at that time.  After the public hearings, Council may also delay taking action on Ordinances; no requirement is made by Section 3.9B of the El Paso City Charter to publish any further notice.  Copies of all Ordinances are available for review in the City Clerk’s office, 300 N. Campbell, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

9.            FINANCIAL SERVICES:

9A.         Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2013-183 (Washing of Heavy Duty Vehicles) to Washco International LLC dba Elite Mobile Wash for an initial term award of $222,900.

 

Department:                                        General Services – Fleet Division

Award to Vendor:                                Washco International LLC dba Elite Mobile Wash

                                                            El Paso, Texas

Item(s):                                                Group A & B

Option to Extend:                                1 year

Estimated 1 Year Award:                    $  74,300

Total Initial Term Estimated Award:   $222,900 (3 Years)

Option Amount:                                   $  74,300 (1Year)

Total Estimated Award:                      $297,200 (4 Years)

Account No.:                                       231-37020-5312500-3600- P3711

Funding Source:                                 General Services Internal Service Fund –

                                                            Equipment Outside Repairs

Districts:                                            All

 

This is a Best Value, unit price contract.

 

The Financial Services - Purchasing Division and General Services – Fleet Division recommend award as indicated to Washco International LLC dba Elite Mobile Wash, the best value bidder.

[Financial Services, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 541-4313]

[General Services, Stuart C. Ed, (915) 621-6822]

            (Attachment)

 

9B.         Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2013-113R (Airport Financial and Planning Services) to Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc. for a total estimated award of $750,000.

 

Department:                                        Department of Aviation

                                                            (El Paso International Airport)

Award to:                                             Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc.,

                                                            Houston, TX

Item(s):                                                All

Option:                                                1 year

 

Annual Estimated Amount:                 $   250,000

Initial Term Estimated Award:            $   750,000 (3 years)

Total Estimated Award:                      $1,000,000 (4 years)

Account No.:                                       562-62030-3000-521160

Funding Source:                                 Finance and Administration – Management

                                                            Consulting Services

Districts:                                            All

 

This is an RFQ, Service contract.

 

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

 

The Financial Services - Purchasing Division and Department of Aviation recommend award as indicated to Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc., the highest ranked qualifier based on evaluation factors established for this procurement.

[Financial Services, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 541-4313]

[Aviation, Monica Lombrana, (915) 541-4313]

            (Attachment)

 

9C.         Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2013-060 (Collection Services-Various City Facilities) to Heist Disposal, Inc. and Friedman Recycling Company for an initial term estimated award of $728,514.36.

Department:                                        Environmental Services

Awarded to:     Vendor 1                     Heist Disposal, Inc.

                                                            El Paso, TX

Item:                                                    Group 1

Initial Term:                                         3 Years

Option:                                                2 Years

Annual Estimated Award:                   $   210,152.16

Initial Term Estimated Award:            $   630,456.48 (3 years)

Option Amount:                                   $   420,304.32 (2 years)

Total Estimated Amount:                    $1,050,760.80 (5 years)

 

Awarded to:     Vendor 2                     Friedman Recycling Company

                                                            El Paso, TX

Item:                                                    Group 2

Initial Term:                                         3 Years

Option:                                                2 Years

Annual Estimated Award:                   $     32,685.96

Initial Term Estimated Award:            $     98,057.88 (3 years)

Option Amount:                                   $     65,371.92 (2 years)

Total Estimated Amount:                    $   163,429.80 (5 years)

 

Initial Term Estimated Award:            $   728,514.36 (3 Years Vendors 1 & 2)

Option Amount:                                   $   485,676.24 (2 Years Vendors 1 & 2)

Total Estimated Award:                      $1,214,190.60 (5 Years Vendors 1 & 2)

 

Account No.:                                       334-34080-522150-3100

Funding Source:                                 Environmental Service Department- Outside

                                                            Contracts

Districts:                                            All

This is a Best Value, service type contract.

The Financial Services - Purchasing Division and Environmental Service Department recommend award as indicated to Heist Disposal, Inc. and Friedman Recycling Company, the bidders offering the best value bid.

[Financial Services, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 541-4313]

[Environmental Services, Ellen Smyth, Environmental Services, (915) 621-6719]

            (Attachment)

 

9D.         1.   Discussion and action that the Purchasing Manager is authorized to notify Bridgers Coaches, Inc. dba Taylor Made Ambulances, that the City is terminating Contract No. 2012-310 (Ambulance Remounts) for default pursuant to the provisions and requirements of Section C, Paragraph 8B of the Contract Clauses, due to the contractors failure to provide the performance and payment bonds as specified under the contract and that the termination shall be effective as of June 11, 2013.

Department:                                  Fire Department

(All Districts)

[Financial Services, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 541-4313]

[Fire, Terry K. Kebschull, (915) 771-0176]

                  (Attachment)

 

2.   Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2013-182 (Ambulance Remounts) to Life Star Rescue for an initial term estimated award of $1,766,673.89.

 

Department:                                  Fire Department

Award to:                                       Life Star Rescue

                                                      Van Wert, Ohio

Item(s):                                          All

Option to Extend:                          2 years

Annual Estimated Award:             $   588,891.29

Initial Term Estimated Award:      $1,766,673.89 (3 years)

Option Amount:                             $1,177,782.58 (2 years)

Total Estimate Award:                  $2,944,456.47 (5 years)

Account No.:                                 4960-322-22090-580070

                                                      4960-322-22090-580070-PENCON0060

Funding Source:                           Capital Fund and Fire Capital

Districts:                                      All

 

This is a Best Value, unit price contract.

 

The Financial Services - Purchasing Division and Fire Department recommend award to Live Star Rescue, the vendor offering the best value bid.

[Financial Services, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 541-4313]

[Fire, Terry Kebschull, (915) 771-1071]

                  (Attachment)

 

9E.         Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2013-197 (Street Construction Materials Re-Bid) to Jobe Materials, L.P. and Cemex Construction Materials South, LLC for an initial term estimated award of $1,428,187.50.

 

Department:                                        Transportation

 

Award to: (Vendor #1)                        Jobe Materials, L.P.

                                                            El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                                Group 1, 2 and 4

Initial Term:                                         3 years

Option to Extend:                                2 years

Annual Estimated Award:                   $   431,150

Initial Term Estimated Award:            $1,293,450.00 (3 years)

Option Amount:                                   $   862,300.00 (2 years)

Total Estimated Award:                      $2,155,750.00 (5 years)

 

Award to: (Vendor #2)                        Cemex Construction Materials South, LLC

                                                            El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                                Group 3

Initial Term:                                         3 years

Option to Extend:                                2 years

 

Annual Estimated Award:                   $     44,912.50

Initial Term Estimated Award:            $   134,737.50 (3 years)

Option Amount:                                   $     89,825.00 (2 years)

Total Estimated Award:                      $   224,562.50 (5 years)

 

Total Annual Estimated Award:          $   476,062.50 (1 year – Vendors 1 & 2)

Initial Term Estimated Award:            $1,428,187.50 (3 years – Vendors 1 & 2)

Total Estimated Award:                      $2,380,312.50 (5 years – Vendors 1 & 2)

 

Account No.:                                       532-32120-532030-1000

Funding Source:                                 Public Access Maintenance & Repairs

Districts:                                            All

 

This is a low bid, unit price type contract.

 

The Financial Services - Purchasing Division and Department of Transportation recommend award as indicated to Jobe Materials, L.P. (Groups 1, 2 and 4) and Cemex Construction Materials South, LLC (Group 3), the lowest responsive, responsible bidders.

[Financial Services, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 541-4313]

[Department of Transportation, Ted Marquez, (915) 621-6750]

            (Attachment)

 

9F.         Discussion and action on a request that the City Manager be authorized to sign Consent to Assignment of the contract by and between the City of El Paso, Tim Mitchell dba, CMC Company (“Assignor”) and Turfcare of Texas, LLC. (“Assignee”) with respect to the City of El Paso Contract 2013-091, Supplemental Foliar Nutrients for Sports Turf.  (All Districts)

[Financial Services, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 541-4313]

[General Services, Stuart C. Ed, (915) 621-6822]

            (Attachment)

 

10.          ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT:

Discussion and action on a request that the Engineering and Construction Management Department be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to the following vendors:

Exerplay, Inc., a contractor under the BuyBoard, Contract #346-10, for playground equipment for the following parks:  Barron Park $108,018.35; Magoffin Park $54,144.05; Magoffin Park, Dumor $9,131.00; Radford Park $214,508.65; Sandstone Ranch Phase II Park $79,726.35. Total estimated expenditures are $465,528.40.

PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc., a contractor under the BuyBoard Contract #346-10 for playground equipment for Fiesta/Balboa Park $34,574.63

The PlayWell Group a contractor under the BuyBoard, Contract #346-10, for playground equipment for the following parks:  Cheryl Ladd Park $215,630.79; Magoffin Park $41,580.23. Total estimated expenditures are $257,211.02.

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

The participation by the City of El Paso in the BuyBoard was approved by City Council on March 4, 2008.

 

Department:                                                    Parks and Recreation

Award to:                                                         Exerplay, Inc.

                                                                        Cedar Crest, NM

Total Estimated Award:                                  $465,528.40

Award to:                                                         PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc.

                                                                        Farmington, MO

Total Estimated Award:                                  $34,574.63

Award to:                                                         The PlayWell Group

                                                                        Dallas, TX

Total Estimated Award:                                  $257,211.02

Account No.                                                    190-29010-4800-580270-PCP13PRKA02,

                                                                        PCP13PRKA12, PCP13PRKA26

                                                                        451-51480-2210-580270-P09PA0030

Funding Source:                                             Quality of Life Bonds, Parkland Dedication

                                                                        and 2006 Certificates of Obligation

Districts:                                                        2, 4, and 8

Reference No:                                                346-10

 

This is a Cooperative, unit price contract.

[Engineering and Construction Management, Irene D. Ramirez, (915) 541-4428]

(Attachment)

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BUSINESS

 

11.          COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT:

 

Discussion and action on a Resolution that City Council approve the affordable rental housing project recommended by the Director of Community and Human Development, as follows:  Paisano Housing Redevelopment Corporation – acquisition and rehabilitation of 60 one-bedroom apartment units for the elderly located at 406 Wallenberg – funding source of $1,000,000 from CDBG Revolving Loan Funds – total project cost of $2.4 million.  Further, that the City Manager, on behalf of the City, be authorized to sign the applicable Investor Written Agreement as well as any related contract documents necessary to effectuate the award and to secure and protect the City’s lien interest, upon approval by the City Attorney’s office.  (District 8)

[Community and Human Development, William Lilly, (915) 541-4643]

(Attachment)

 

12.          POLICE:

 

Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso, County of El Paso, The City Of Anthony, Texas and Town of Horizon; for the submittal of a joint application to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Operation Stonegarden 2012, in the amount of $2,100,000 including all understandings and assurances contained therein.  The purpose of grant is for the continuing 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.  (All Districts)  [Police, Robert Feidner, (915) 564-7309]

(Attachment)

 

13.          MAYOR AND COUNCIL:

13A.      Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City hereby waives the disbursement to the City of all payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) from the Housing Authority of the City of El Paso (“Housing Authority”) for a period of ten years until November 1, 2023, in accordance with the Cooperation Agreement, and any amendments thereto, with the City’s PILOT monies retained by the Housing Authority be designated for childcare services in public housing communities and/or other social service or related programs or projects that benefit the residents of public housing communities as determined by the Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners. A report on the expenditure of funds will be provided to the City annually and third party individuals or organizations that will provide services funded by PILOT funds shall be procured by the Housing Authority in compliance with applicable law and Housing Authority procurement policies in effect at the time of the procurement.  (All Districts)

[Mayor John F. Cook, (915) 541-4015]

            (Attachment)

 

ITEM 13B – TO BE HEARD AT 1:00 P.M.

 

13B.      Presentation on the end of the 83rd State Legislative Session.  (All Districts) [Intergovernmental Relations, Charlie McNabb, (915) 541-4550]

            (Attachment #1)

(Attachment #2)

 

13C.      Discussion and action on directing staff to initiate Time Warner television cable service to City Hall.  [Representative Emma Acosta, (915) 541-4515]

 

13D.      Discussion and action on directing staff to ensure that ADA compliant doors are installed at the entrance to City Hall and the entrance to the City Council Chambers, that the entrances to the front of City Hall are ADA compliant and any sidewalks repaired and the dais be ADA compliant for board members who fall within the guidelines of ADA and serve on City boards.

[Representative Emma Acosta, (915) 541-4515]

            (Attachment)

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

The City Council of the City of El Paso may retire into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to Section 3.5A of the El Paso City Charter and the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, to discuss any of the following:  (The items listed below are matters of the sort routinely discussed in Executive Session, but the City Council of the City of El Paso may move to Executive Session any of the items on this agenda, consistent with the terms of the Open Meetings Act and the Rules of City Council.)  The City Council will return to open session to take any final action and may also, at any time during the meeting, bring forward any of the following items for public discussion, as appropriate.

 

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 following:

 

EX1.      Discussion and action regarding the TXDot Audit Findings.  (551.071)

[City Attorney’s Office, Laura P. Gordon (915) 541-4550]

 

EX2.      El Paso Railroad and Transportation Museum (551.071 and 551.072)

[City Attorney’s Office, Sylvia Borunda Firth, (915) 541-4550]

 

EX3.      89 acres of land, more or less, being a portion of Tract 1-A, Nellie D Mundy Survey 240, Abstract 9932, Anthony, Texas.  (551.071 and 551.072)

[City Attorney’s Office, Theresa Cullen, (915) 541-4550]

 

 

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:

 

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