1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION - Pastor Ruben Herrera, Tabernacle Assembly of God 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITIZEN COMMENTS (NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN) This is the opportunity for visitors and guests to address the City Council on any issue. City Council may not discuss any presented issue, nor take any action on any issue. A sign-up sheet is available for citizens who wish to address the Council. Please limit remarks to three minutes. Topics of operational concerns shall be directed to the City Manager. Comments should not personally attack other speakers, Council or staff.
Discussion and Possible Action on the Proposed Groundwater Conservation District Legislation HOUSE BILL 4123 - By Mayor Robert Garza
Discussion on the Elimination of Fees for Lights Related to the use of Park Facilities (Joe Ramos, Bank and Trust Ram Field, UCO Park, Bill Jewell Park, and Popword Park) for Youth Sports Activities - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
Discussion and Possible Action on the Proposed Groundwater Conservation District Legislation HOUSE BILL 4123 - By Mayor Robert Garza
Discussion on the Elimination of Fees for Lights Related to the use of Park Facilities (Joe Ramos, Bank and Trust Ram Field, UCO Park, Bill Jewell Park, and Popword Park) for Youth Sports Activities - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
Discussion and Possible Action on the Proposed Groundwater Conservation District Legislation HOUSE BILL 4123 - By Mayor Robert Garza
Presentation on the Feasibility of Conducting an Audit related to the City of Del Rio Electricity -Andres Gonzalez, Adelante Strategy Group
Presentation on the on-going test program of GPS Asset Tracking/Maintenance by Virtual Fleet Director. - Mario A. Garcia, Purchasing Agent
Presentation and update on a project to network all City of Del Rio telephones into one system with NewEra Networks. - Mario A. Garcia, Purchasing Agent
This is a procedure to help facilitate the meeting with a CONSENT AGENDA. One motion will approve all action items, noted as consent. These are routine matters which are repeated on the agenda. Approval means they will be implemented as recommended by the administration. Prior to acting on the consent agenda, any Councilmember may have a consent item withdrawn from this portion of the agenda so that it may be discussed prior to action. a. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes for March 31, 2015; April 2, 2015 and April 6, 2015 -Susan Corp, City Secretary b. Ratify Travel Authorization to Austin, Texas on April 13-14, 2015 to Testify at Texas State Capitol - Robert Garza, Mayor
ORDINANCES (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) O: 2015 - 014 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas, Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Award a Construction Contract to Alvin E. Stock in the bid amount for the $3,184,424.00 for the base bid items without any of the Alternates 1-4. -Alejandro Garcia, Interim Public Works Director
O: 2015 - 022 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas, Authorizing and Directing City Manager Henry Arredondo, to Purchase One (1) New Caterpillar Inc Model: 973D Waste Handler Track Loader with all standard equipment, from Holt Cat via the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative - Mario A. Garcia, Purchasing Agent
O: 2015 - 023 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo, to Apply on Behalf of the Del Rio Police Department, to the Border Security Program (Stone Garden 2015) to Provide Additional Security by Providing the Del Rio Police Department with Payments of Overtime, Operational Costs and Equipment to Assist with the Drug and Crime Activity Along the U.S./Mexico Border - Waylon Bullard, Police Chief
RESOLUTIONS R: 2015 - 035 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing City Manager Henry Arredondo, to Negotiate and Award a Contract with the firm Carrillo & Associates, Inc. for independent testing laboratory to perform all inspections and test for approval required by the contract documents and specifications. - Alejandro Garcia, Interim Public Works Director
Submitted to the City of Del Rio City Council for review and approval, the public auction of the Transportation Department's Surplus Inventory Fleet. - Mario Garcia, Purchasing Agent
Update and Discussion on 911 Dispatch and other items related to Fire Department Operations -Harold Bean, Fire Chief
Discussion of the Colonia Water Line Extension Project for Escondido Estates, Rancho Del Rio and Rise Estates - Alejandro Garcia, Interim Public Works Director
Discussion and Possible Action on the Request for Proposals to Obtain a Consultant to Assist with the Solicitation of a Commercial Airline Service - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
11F.Discussion and Recommendation on the Appointment of a HOT Committee member - Henry Arredondo, City Manager 12. ADJOURNMENT
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION - Pastor Ruben Herrera, Tabernacle Assembly of God 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITIZEN COMMENTS (NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN) This is the opportunity for visitors and guests to address the City Council on any issue. City Council may not discuss any presented issue, nor take any action on any issue. A sign-up sheet is available for citizens who wish to address the Council. Please limit remarks to three minutes. Topics of operational concerns shall be directed to the City Manager. Comments should not personally attack other speakers, Council or staff.
Discussion and Possible Action on the Proposed Groundwater Conservation District Legislation HOUSE BILL 4123 - By Mayor Robert Garza
Discussion on the Elimination of Fees for Lights Related to the use of Park Facilities (Joe Ramos, Bank and Trust Ram Field, UCO Park, Bill Jewell Park, and Popword Park) for Youth Sports Activities - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
Discussion and Possible Action on the Proposed Groundwater Conservation District Legislation HOUSE BILL 4123 - By Mayor Robert Garza
Discussion on the Elimination of Fees for Lights Related to the use of Park Facilities (Joe Ramos, Bank and Trust Ram Field, UCO Park, Bill Jewell Park, and Popword Park) for Youth Sports Activities - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
Discussion and Possible Action on the Proposed Groundwater Conservation District Legislation HOUSE BILL 4123 - By Mayor Robert Garza
Presentation on the Feasibility of Conducting an Audit related to the City of Del Rio Electricity -Andres Gonzalez, Adelante Strategy Group
Presentation on the on-going test program of GPS Asset Tracking/Maintenance by Virtual Fleet Director. - Mario A. Garcia, Purchasing Agent
Presentation and update on a project to network all City of Del Rio telephones into one system with NewEra Networks. - Mario A. Garcia, Purchasing Agent
This is a procedure to help facilitate the meeting with a CONSENT AGENDA. One motion will approve all action items, noted as consent. These are routine matters which are repeated on the agenda. Approval means they will be implemented as recommended by the administration. Prior to acting on the consent agenda, any Councilmember may have a consent item withdrawn from this portion of the agenda so that it may be discussed prior to action. a. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes for March 31, 2015; April 2, 2015 and April 6, 2015 -Susan Corp, City Secretary b. Ratify Travel Authorization to Austin, Texas on April 13-14, 2015 to Testify at Texas State Capitol - Robert Garza, Mayor
ORDINANCES (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) O: 2015 - 014 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas, Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Award a Construction Contract to Alvin E. Stock in the bid amount for the $3,184,424.00 for the base bid items without any of the Alternates 1-4. -Alejandro Garcia, Interim Public Works Director
O: 2015 - 022 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas, Authorizing and Directing City Manager Henry Arredondo, to Purchase One (1) New Caterpillar Inc Model: 973D Waste Handler Track Loader with all standard equipment, from Holt Cat via the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) BuyBoard Cooperative - Mario A. Garcia, Purchasing Agent
O: 2015 - 023 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo, to Apply on Behalf of the Del Rio Police Department, to the Border Security Program (Stone Garden 2015) to Provide Additional Security by Providing the Del Rio Police Department with Payments of Overtime, Operational Costs and Equipment to Assist with the Drug and Crime Activity Along the U.S./Mexico Border - Waylon Bullard, Police Chief
RESOLUTIONS R: 2015 - 035 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing City Manager Henry Arredondo, to Negotiate and Award a Contract with the firm Carrillo & Associates, Inc. for independent testing laboratory to perform all inspections and test for approval required by the contract documents and specifications. - Alejandro Garcia, Interim Public Works Director
Submitted to the City of Del Rio City Council for review and approval, the public auction of the Transportation Department's Surplus Inventory Fleet. - Mario Garcia, Purchasing Agent
Update and Discussion on 911 Dispatch and other items related to Fire Department Operations -Harold Bean, Fire Chief
Discussion of the Colonia Water Line Extension Project for Escondido Estates, Rancho Del Rio and Rise Estates - Alejandro Garcia, Interim Public Works Director
Discussion and Possible Action on the Request for Proposals to Obtain a Consultant to Assist with the Solicitation of a Commercial Airline Service - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
11F.Discussion and Recommendation on the Appointment of a HOT Committee member - Henry Arredondo, City Manager 12. ADJOURNMENT