1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION - Pastor Martin Seca, Livingstone Worship Center 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.
INFORMATION ITEMS Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual Update on the Usage of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection - Tina Martinez, Brown Plaza Association
Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual Update on the Usage of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection - Carmen Gutierrez, Del Rio Hispanic Chamber
Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual Update on the Usage of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection - Dr. Carolyn Boyd, Shumla School
Discussion and Possible Action of a City of Del Rio and Val Verde County Interlocal Agreement for the Joint Application for the Texas Military Preparedness Grant Program - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
Presentation of Consultant Mark Roetzel's Water Treatment Plant Vulnerability Assessment. Presented by - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director
Discussion and Possible Action to Review itie Possibility of Implementing a 2:1 Retirement Rale for All Cily Employees - John Sheedy, Councilperson
Discussion and Possible Action to Review itie Possibility of Implementing a 2:1 Retirement Rale for All Cily Employees - John Sheedy, Councilperson
CONSENT AGENDA (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) 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 Prior to acting on the consent agenda, any Councilmember may have a consent item withdrawn from this portion of the agenda so that it may be discussed prior to action.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. Request Approval of City Council Meeting minutes for July 14 & July 28, 2015 -Susan Corp, City Secretary b. Request Approval for Mayor Pro Tern Rowland Garza to Negotiate on behalf of the City of Del Rio in the City of Del Rio vs. C. Pat Ellis, Trustee, Mediation Hearing to be held on November 4, 2015 c. Request Authorization to Travel to Washington, DC on October 25-28, 2015 - Robert Garza, Mayor d. Request Authorization to Travel to Washington, DC on October 25-28, 2015 -Rowland Garza, Councilperson e. Request Authorization to Travel to Washington, DC on October 25-28, 2015 - Elizabeth Elizalde, Councilperson f. Request Authorization to Travel to Washington, DC on October 25-28, 2015 - John Sheedy, Councilperson g. Unaudited Financial Statements for October 31, 2014 - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director h. Unaudited Financial Statements for November 30, 2014 - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director
O: 2015 - 085 An Ordinance in Accordance with the Del Rio City Charter and State Law Providing for the Amendment of the Budget for the General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, Debt Service Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Enterprise Fund and Internal Service Fund for the City of Del Rio for the Fiscal Year Commencing October 1, 2014 and ending September 30, 2015; and Providing for an Effective Date - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director
O: 2015 - 086 An Ordinance in Accordance with the Del Rio City Charter and State Law Providing for the Adoption of a Budget for the City of Del Rio for the Fiscal Year Commencing on October 1, 2015 and Ending on September 30, 2016; Providing for the Appropriation of all Funds During Said Fiscal Year for the Operation of the City of Del Rio Government, Gas System, Utility System, Refuse System, International Airport, International Bridge and Municipal Facilities; for the Appropriations of Debt Service; Providing for the Appropriation of Certain Funds During Said Period for Expenditures in Certain State and Federal Programs, and Providing for the Appropriation of Certain Funds During Said Period for Expenditure in Capital Projects and in Internal Service Funds; and Providing for an Effective Date - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director
O: 2015 - 087 An Ordinance in Accordance with the Del Rio City Charter and State Law Providing for the Adoption of a Tax Rate for the 2015 Tax Year for the Purpose of Imposing the Amount of Taxes Needed to Fund the Maintenance and Operation Expenditures of the General Government of the City of Del Rio for the Fiscal Year Commencing on October 1, 2015 and Ending on September 30, 2016; Providing for the Levy of Taxes on and Against All Taxable Property in the City of Del Rio, Texas; and Providing for an Effective Date - Alma Venegas, Tax Assessor/Collector
O: 2015 - 088 An Ordinance in Accordance with the Del Rio City Charter and State Law Providing for the Adoption of a Tax Rate for the Tax Year 2015 for the Purpose of Imposing the Amount of Taxes Needed to Pay the City's Debt Service for the Fiscal Year Commencing on October 1, 2015 and Ending on September 30, 2016; Providing for the Levy of Taxes on and Against All Taxable Property in the City of Del Rio, Texas; and Providing for an Effective Date - Alma Venegas, Tax Assessor/Collector
Discuss Eligibility of Former Del Rio Police Officer Armando SotO to Participate in the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Employee Benefits Pool as requested by Councilman Rctio Luna - Mary Canales, Human Resources Director
O: 2015 - 079 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Award a Contract for the Construction of the Security Fencing for Federal Attorney's Parking Lot. - Bob Parker, City Engineer
O: 2015 - 089 An Ordinance in Accordance with the Del Rio City Charter Providing for the Amendment of Section 15.5-12 of Chapter 15.5 of the Del Rio Code of Ordinances; Providing for an Increasing Toll Rates at the International Bridge and Providing for an Effective Date- Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director
O: 2015 - 090 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing the City Manager Henry Arredondo, to Award Annual Bid for Natural Gas System Supplies to Cooper Supply Inc., Gas & Safety Training Institute, EGW Utilities, and Secor for the City of Del Rio Gas Department.- Mario Garcia, Purchasing Agent
RESOLUTIONS (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) R: 2015 - 070 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas, Authorizing and Directing City Manager Henry Arredondo to Execute Supplement Seven to the Professional Services Agreement and Issue Notice to Proceed to Charles Willis & Associates, Inc., for the Federal Aviation Administration, Airport Improvement Program Project; Install Apron Lighting, (Construction and Close-out) -Juan Carlos Onofre, Airport Manager
R: 2015 - 071 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Execute Supplement Eight to the Professional Services Agreement and Issue Notice to Proceed to Charles Willis & Associates, Inc., for the Federal Aviation Administration, Airport Improvement Program Project; Reconstruct North Apron (Construction, Close-out and RPR) - Juan Carlos Onofre, Airport Manager
R: 2015 - 072 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Execute Supplement Nine to the Professional Services Agreement and Issue Notice to Proceed to Charles Willis & Associates, Inc., for the Federal Aviation Administration, Airport Improvement Program Project; Install Wash Rack, (Design and Bidding) - Juan Carlos Onofre, Airport Manager
Submitted for review to the City Of Del Rio Cily Council the 4th Quarter Report of Surplus Auction - Mario Garcia, Purchasing Agent
Discussion and Possible Action on Moving the City Council Meeting of October 27. 2015 - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
Discussion and Possible Action on the Proposed Funding Distribution for the City of Del Rio Room Tax Allocations for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 - Ryan D, Rapelye. Assistant City Manager
Update and Discussion on the Code Red Emergency Management Notification System - Alfred Lozano, Emergency Management Coordinator
13 EXECUTIVE SESSION (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) a. Personnel Matters Relating to the Performance Evaluation of Henry Arredondo, City Manager, Including Review of Salary Information and Salary Increase as Appropriate -Maiy Canales, Human Resources Director b. Personnel Matters Relating to die Performance Evaluation or Suzanne J. West, City Attorney, Including Review of Salary Information and Salary Increase as Appropriate -Mary Canales, Human Resources Director 14. ADJOURNMENT
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION - Pastor Martin Seca, Livingstone Worship Center 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.
INFORMATION ITEMS Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual Update on the Usage of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection - Tina Martinez, Brown Plaza Association
Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual Update on the Usage of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection - Carmen Gutierrez, Del Rio Hispanic Chamber
Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Annual Update on the Usage of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection - Dr. Carolyn Boyd, Shumla School
Discussion and Possible Action of a City of Del Rio and Val Verde County Interlocal Agreement for the Joint Application for the Texas Military Preparedness Grant Program - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
Presentation of Consultant Mark Roetzel's Water Treatment Plant Vulnerability Assessment. Presented by - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director
Discussion and Possible Action to Review itie Possibility of Implementing a 2:1 Retirement Rale for All Cily Employees - John Sheedy, Councilperson
Discussion and Possible Action to Review itie Possibility of Implementing a 2:1 Retirement Rale for All Cily Employees - John Sheedy, Councilperson
CONSENT AGENDA (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) 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. Request Approval of City Council Meeting minutes for July 14 & July 28, 2015 -Susan Corp, City Secretary b. Request Approval for Mayor Pro Tern Rowland Garza to Negotiate on behalf of the City of Del Rio in the City of Del Rio vs. C. Pat Ellis, Trustee, Mediation Hearing to be held on November 4, 2015 c. Request Authorization to Travel to Washington, DC on October 25-28, 2015 - Robert Garza, Mayor d. Request Authorization to Travel to Washington, DC on October 25-28, 2015 -Rowland Garza, Councilperson e. Request Authorization to Travel to Washington, DC on October 25-28, 2015 - Elizabeth Elizalde, Councilperson f. Request Authorization to Travel to Washington, DC on October 25-28, 2015 - John Sheedy, Councilperson g. Unaudited Financial Statements for October 31, 2014 - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director h. Unaudited Financial Statements for November 30, 2014 - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director
O: 2015 - 085 An Ordinance in Accordance with the Del Rio City Charter and State Law Providing for the Amendment of the Budget for the General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, Debt Service Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Enterprise Fund and Internal Service Fund for the City of Del Rio for the Fiscal Year Commencing October 1, 2014 and ending September 30, 2015; and Providing for an Effective Date - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director
O: 2015 - 086 An Ordinance in Accordance with the Del Rio City Charter and State Law Providing for the Adoption of a Budget for the City of Del Rio for the Fiscal Year Commencing on October 1, 2015 and Ending on September 30, 2016; Providing for the Appropriation of all Funds During Said Fiscal Year for the Operation of the City of Del Rio Government, Gas System, Utility System, Refuse System, International Airport, International Bridge and Municipal Facilities; for the Appropriations of Debt Service; Providing for the Appropriation of Certain Funds During Said Period for Expenditures in Certain State and Federal Programs, and Providing for the Appropriation of Certain Funds During Said Period for Expenditure in Capital Projects and in Internal Service Funds; and Providing for an Effective Date - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director
O: 2015 - 087 An Ordinance in Accordance with the Del Rio City Charter and State Law Providing for the Adoption of a Tax Rate for the 2015 Tax Year for the Purpose of Imposing the Amount of Taxes Needed to Fund the Maintenance and Operation Expenditures of the General Government of the City of Del Rio for the Fiscal Year Commencing on October 1, 2015 and Ending on September 30, 2016; Providing for the Levy of Taxes on and Against All Taxable Property in the City of Del Rio, Texas; and Providing for an Effective Date - Alma Venegas, Tax Assessor/Collector
O: 2015 - 088 An Ordinance in Accordance with the Del Rio City Charter and State Law Providing for the Adoption of a Tax Rate for the Tax Year 2015 for the Purpose of Imposing the Amount of Taxes Needed to Pay the City's Debt Service for the Fiscal Year Commencing on October 1, 2015 and Ending on September 30, 2016; Providing for the Levy of Taxes on and Against All Taxable Property in the City of Del Rio, Texas; and Providing for an Effective Date - Alma Venegas, Tax Assessor/Collector
Discuss Eligibility of Former Del Rio Police Officer Armando SotO to Participate in the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Employee Benefits Pool as requested by Councilman Rctio Luna - Mary Canales, Human Resources Director
O: 2015 - 079 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Award a Contract for the Construction of the Security Fencing for Federal Attorney's Parking Lot. - Bob Parker, City Engineer
O: 2015 - 089 An Ordinance in Accordance with the Del Rio City Charter Providing for the Amendment of Section 15.5-12 of Chapter 15.5 of the Del Rio Code of Ordinances; Providing for an Increasing Toll Rates at the International Bridge and Providing for an Effective Date- Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director
O: 2015 - 090 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing the City Manager Henry Arredondo, to Award Annual Bid for Natural Gas System Supplies to Cooper Supply Inc., Gas & Safety Training Institute, EGW Utilities, and Secor for the City of Del Rio Gas Department.- Mario Garcia, Purchasing Agent
RESOLUTIONS (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) R: 2015 - 070 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas, Authorizing and Directing City Manager Henry Arredondo to Execute Supplement Seven to the Professional Services Agreement and Issue Notice to Proceed to Charles Willis & Associates, Inc., for the Federal Aviation Administration, Airport Improvement Program Project; Install Apron Lighting, (Construction and Close-out) -Juan Carlos Onofre, Airport Manager
R: 2015 - 071 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Execute Supplement Eight to the Professional Services Agreement and Issue Notice to Proceed to Charles Willis & Associates, Inc., for the Federal Aviation Administration, Airport Improvement Program Project; Reconstruct North Apron (Construction, Close-out and RPR) - Juan Carlos Onofre, Airport Manager
R: 2015 - 072 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to Execute Supplement Nine to the Professional Services Agreement and Issue Notice to Proceed to Charles Willis & Associates, Inc., for the Federal Aviation Administration, Airport Improvement Program Project; Install Wash Rack, (Design and Bidding) - Juan Carlos Onofre, Airport Manager
Submitted for review to the City Of Del Rio Cily Council the 4th Quarter Report of Surplus Auction - Mario Garcia, Purchasing Agent
Discussion and Possible Action on Moving the City Council Meeting of October 27. 2015 - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
Discussion and Possible Action on the Proposed Funding Distribution for the City of Del Rio Room Tax Allocations for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 - Ryan D, Rapelye. Assistant City Manager
Update and Discussion on the Code Red Emergency Management Notification System - Alfred Lozano, Emergency Management Coordinator
13 EXECUTIVE SESSION (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) a. Personnel Matters Relating to the Performance Evaluation of Henry Arredondo, City Manager, Including Review of Salary Information and Salary Increase as Appropriate -Maiy Canales, Human Resources Director b. Personnel Matters Relating to die Performance Evaluation or Suzanne J. West, City Attorney, Including Review of Salary Information and Salary Increase as Appropriate -Mary Canales, Human Resources Director 14. ADJOURNMENT