1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION - Pastor Martin Seca, Living Stone Worship Center 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Attorney/Client Consultation to Discuss Pending Litigation styled Spiess Construction Co., Inc. vs. The City of Del Rio, Texas and Mayor Robert Garza filed in the 83rd Judicial District Court ofVal Verde County, Texas in Cause No. 31912
Attorney/Client Consultation to Discuss Pending Litigation styled Spiess Construction Co., Inc. vs. The City of Del Rio, Texas and Mayor Robert Garza filed in the 83rd Judicial District Court ofVal Verde County, Texas in Cause No. 31912
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 a Request for Qualifications for Professional Engineering Services including Studies and all Associated Duties Required to Obtain a Presidential Permit to Construct a Second International Bridge for the City of Del Rio - Bob Parker, City Engineer (Bridge Board) d. Discussion and Possible Action on a Request for Qualifications(RFQ) for Professional Engineering Services including Studies and all Associated Duties Required to Obtain a Presidential Permit to Construct a Second International Bridge for the City of Del Rio - Bob Parker, City Engineer (City Council)
Presentation of Retirement Certificate, Letter of Appreciation (Mayor Garza), Badge, Credentials, and Duty Weapon for Lt. Steve Webb - Waylon Bullard, Chief of Police
Presentation for the Plan of Finance for 2015 Certificates of Obligation - Estrada Hinojosa and Company
Request Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes for April 28, 2015 - Susan Corp, City Secretary
Ratify Travel Authorization to Austin, Texas to Attend and Testify on House Bill 4123 April 9, 2015 -Robert Garza, Mayor
O: 2015 - 048 An Ordinance Modifying the Del Rio Code of Ordinances Chapter 5, Animals, and Providing for a Penalty, Publication, and an Effective Date - Suzanne West, City Attorney
O: 2015 - 049 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Negotiate and Award Multiple Contracts for the Investment Brokerage Services, Primarily to Coastal Securities Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities; and Secondarily with Mischler Financial Group, 1st Southwest, Cabrera Capital Markets LLC, and Loop Capital Markets. -Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director
O: 2015 - 050 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Hereby Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Negotiate with and Award a Contract to the Firm of The Garland Company, Inc. for their Response to the City of Del Rio Issuing a Request for Qualifications Based Upon the Council Passage of Resolution R: 2015-031 on March 31, 2015. - Bob Parker, City Engineer
O: 2015 - 051 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing City Manager Henry Arredondo to Award a Contract in the Amount of $2,084,019.31 to the Firm of Reece Albert, Inc. for the Streets Rehabilitation Project. - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director
O: 2015 - 052 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Annexing the Hereinafter Described Territory to the City of Del Rio, Texas, and Extending the Boundary Limits of said City so as to Include the Agarita Hills Plat Being 5.03 Acre Tract of Land, Survey 8, Block 4, Abstract 1046 and Survey 13, Block 4, Abstract 1050, I. & G.N.R.R.Co. Val Verde County Texas, and Granting to all Inhabitants of said Property all the Rights and Privileges of Other Citizens and Binding said Inhabitants by all of the Acts, Ordinances, Resolutions, and Regulations of said City; and Adopting a Service Plan. - Janice Pokrant, City Planner
O: 2015 - 053 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Annexing the Hereinafter Described Territory to the City of Del Rio, Texas, and Extending the Boundary Limits of Said City so as to Include the Area Being a 11.44 Acre Tract of Land, Being out of and Part of Survey 9, Block 4, Abstract 1047,1. & G.N.RR.Co. Val Verde County, Texas, and Granting to All Inhabitants of said Property all the Rights and Privileges of Other Citizens and Binding said Inhabitants by all of the Acts, Ordinances, Resolutions, and Regulations of Said City; and Adopting a Service Plan. - Janice Pokrant, City Planner
R: 2015 - 046 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Approving the 2015 Budget Amendment Presented by the Val Verde Central Appraisal District - Alma Venegas, Tax Assessor/Collector
R: 2015 - 050 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Execute a Contract with the Boys and Girls Club of Del Rio for Services to Provide a Youth Summer Recreation Program to Benefit the Children of Del Rio - Jesse Reyes, Parks and Recreation Superintendent
R: 2015 - 052 A Resolution by the Del Rio City Council Confirming the Appointment of a Director of Economic Development for the City of Del Rio, Texas - Mary Canales, Human Resources Director
R: 2015 - 053 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio Confirming the Appointment of a Director of Public Works for the City of Del Rio, Texas - Mary Canales, Human Resources, Director
R: 2015 - 054 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing City Manager Henry Arredondo to Issue a Request for Proposals for the Services of a Geotechnical Firm for the Inspections of Multiple Projects in the City of Del Rio, Texas - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director
Discussion and Possible Action on the Feasibility for a Children's Shelter - Elizabeth Elizalde, Councilperson
Discussion and Possible Action on Critical Incident/Officer Involved Shooting - Waylon Bullard, Chief of Police
Discussion and Possible Action on Policy Recognition Update - Waylon Bullard, Chief of Police
Discussion and possible action upon the latest Engineers Opinion of Probable Cost for the construction of the Del Rio Toll Plaza and Administration Building. - Bob Parker, City Engineer
G. Update on 4th of July Celebration - Leno Hernandez, Paul Poag Theatre Director 13. ADJOURNMENT
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION - Pastor Martin Seca, Living Stone Worship Center 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Attorney/Client Consultation to Discuss Pending Litigation styled Spiess Construction Co., Inc. vs. The City of Del Rio, Texas and Mayor Robert Garza filed in the 83rd Judicial District Court ofVal Verde County, Texas in Cause No. 31912
Attorney/Client Consultation to Discuss Pending Litigation styled Spiess Construction Co., Inc. vs. The City of Del Rio, Texas and Mayor Robert Garza filed in the 83rd Judicial District Court ofVal Verde County, Texas in Cause No. 31912
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 a Request for Qualifications for Professional Engineering Services including Studies and all Associated Duties Required to Obtain a Presidential Permit to Construct a Second International Bridge for the City of Del Rio - Bob Parker, City Engineer (Bridge Board) d. Discussion and Possible Action on a Request for Qualifications(RFQ) for Professional Engineering Services including Studies and all Associated Duties Required to Obtain a Presidential Permit to Construct a Second International Bridge for the City of Del Rio - Bob Parker, City Engineer (City Council)
Presentation of Retirement Certificate, Letter of Appreciation (Mayor Garza), Badge, Credentials, and Duty Weapon for Lt. Steve Webb - Waylon Bullard, Chief of Police
Presentation for the Plan of Finance for 2015 Certificates of Obligation - Estrada Hinojosa and Company
Request Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes for April 28, 2015 - Susan Corp, City Secretary
Ratify Travel Authorization to Austin, Texas to Attend and Testify on House Bill 4123 April 9, 2015 -Robert Garza, Mayor
O: 2015 - 048 An Ordinance Modifying the Del Rio Code of Ordinances Chapter 5, Animals, and Providing for a Penalty, Publication, and an Effective Date - Suzanne West, City Attorney
O: 2015 - 049 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Negotiate and Award Multiple Contracts for the Investment Brokerage Services, Primarily to Coastal Securities Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities; and Secondarily with Mischler Financial Group, 1st Southwest, Cabrera Capital Markets LLC, and Loop Capital Markets. -Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director
O: 2015 - 050 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Hereby Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Negotiate with and Award a Contract to the Firm of The Garland Company, Inc. for their Response to the City of Del Rio Issuing a Request for Qualifications Based Upon the Council Passage of Resolution R: 2015-031 on March 31, 2015. - Bob Parker, City Engineer
O: 2015 - 051 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing City Manager Henry Arredondo to Award a Contract in the Amount of $2,084,019.31 to the Firm of Reece Albert, Inc. for the Streets Rehabilitation Project. - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director
O: 2015 - 052 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Annexing the Hereinafter Described Territory to the City of Del Rio, Texas, and Extending the Boundary Limits of said City so as to Include the Agarita Hills Plat Being 5.03 Acre Tract of Land, Survey 8, Block 4, Abstract 1046 and Survey 13, Block 4, Abstract 1050, I. & G.N.R.R.Co. Val Verde County Texas, and Granting to all Inhabitants of said Property all the Rights and Privileges of Other Citizens and Binding said Inhabitants by all of the Acts, Ordinances, Resolutions, and Regulations of said City; and Adopting a Service Plan. - Janice Pokrant, City Planner
O: 2015 - 053 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Annexing the Hereinafter Described Territory to the City of Del Rio, Texas, and Extending the Boundary Limits of Said City so as to Include the Area Being a 11.44 Acre Tract of Land, Being out of and Part of Survey 9, Block 4, Abstract 1047,1. & G.N.RR.Co. Val Verde County, Texas, and Granting to All Inhabitants of said Property all the Rights and Privileges of Other Citizens and Binding said Inhabitants by all of the Acts, Ordinances, Resolutions, and Regulations of Said City; and Adopting a Service Plan. - Janice Pokrant, City Planner
R: 2015 - 046 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Approving the 2015 Budget Amendment Presented by the Val Verde Central Appraisal District - Alma Venegas, Tax Assessor/Collector
R: 2015 - 050 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Execute a Contract with the Boys and Girls Club of Del Rio for Services to Provide a Youth Summer Recreation Program to Benefit the Children of Del Rio - Jesse Reyes, Parks and Recreation Superintendent
R: 2015 - 052 A Resolution by the Del Rio City Council Confirming the Appointment of a Director of Economic Development for the City of Del Rio, Texas - Mary Canales, Human Resources Director
R: 2015 - 053 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio Confirming the Appointment of a Director of Public Works for the City of Del Rio, Texas - Mary Canales, Human Resources, Director
R: 2015 - 054 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing City Manager Henry Arredondo to Issue a Request for Proposals for the Services of a Geotechnical Firm for the Inspections of Multiple Projects in the City of Del Rio, Texas - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director
Discussion and Possible Action on the Feasibility for a Children's Shelter - Elizabeth Elizalde, Councilperson
Discussion and Possible Action on Critical Incident/Officer Involved Shooting - Waylon Bullard, Chief of Police
Discussion and Possible Action on Policy Recognition Update - Waylon Bullard, Chief of Police
Discussion and possible action upon the latest Engineers Opinion of Probable Cost for the construction of the Del Rio Toll Plaza and Administration Building. - Bob Parker, City Engineer
G. Update on 4th of July Celebration - Leno Hernandez, Paul Poag Theatre Director 13. ADJOURNMENT