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.
O: 2017 - 178 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing the Expenditure of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenues to the Parents of the Performing Arts Committee - Leno Hernandez, Paul Poag Theatre, HOT Fund Committee Vice-Chair
Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Annual Update on the Usage of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection - Blanca Larson, Del Rio Conventions and Visitors Bureau
O: 2017 - 172 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing the Expenditure of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenues to the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitor's Bureau - Leno Hernandez, Paul Poag Theatre, HOT Fund Committee Vice-Chair
OTHER BUSINESS (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) Discussion and possible action on commercial air service at the Del Rio International Airport.
Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Annual Update on the Usage of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection - Dr. Karen Steelman, Shumla
Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Annual Update on the Usage of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection - Michael Diaz, Whitehead Museum
f. Report with Timeline on Alternate Water Source for the City of Del Rio, Texas. Attachments includes Reports and Agenda Items Summaries, Alejandro Garcia, City Engineer e. Status on Hamilton Water Well discussions and negotiations for possible utilization as a water source for City of Del Rio water system - John Sheedy, Councilperson
Status on council directions to City Manager to assist with short-term and long-term animal shelter for local pet rescue operation (A Pet's Wish) - John Sheedy, Councilperson
O: 2017 - 173 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to award a contract in the amount of $79,344.00 to the firm of CP&Y for the design services for the 2017/2018 TXCDBG project at Hunter Subdivision, City of Del Rio, Texas - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director/City Engineer
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. Ratify Authorization to Travel to Austin, Texas, to testify in the Senate Bill 362 hearing, on August 8th, 2017 - Robert Garza, Mayor b. Request Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes for Jan. 17th, Jan. 24th, Feb.14th, Feb. 28th, Mar. 6th, Mar. 21st and Mar. 28th, 2017 - Biatris Vela, Deputy City Secretary
O: 2017 - 174 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to issue Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $35,880.73 with no Additional time of Performance to the firm of Reece Albert, Inc. for the Revised work on the Del Rio Street Project Paving Contract – Hector Chapa, Assistant Public Works Director.
O: 2017 - 175 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Approve the Capital Lease Purchase of Computer Workstations for the City of Del Rio from Weaver Technologies LLC, with Financing Through Dell Financial Services, via the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) State Contract #DIR-SDD-1951 - Baldemar Briones, MIS Director
O: 2017 - 176 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Sign a Contract with the Firm of Garland/DBS, Inc. to Procure Services for Roof Repairs on the City's Police Station Evidence Building via the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance Cooperative - Alejandro Garcia, City Engineer / Mario Garcia, Purchasing Agent
O: 2017 - 177 An Ordinance in Accordance with the Del Rio City Charter Amending to Establish a Fee Schedule for the Golf Course Clubhouse and Events Center, Membership Types, and Rates. - Alma Venegas, Interim Community Services Director
RESOLUTIONS (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) R: 2017 - 069 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Seeking Designation as a Management Agency for the Wastewater Collection and Treatment City within the City Limits and Additional Service Areas as Shown on the Enclosed Map - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director/City Engineer
R: 2017 - 070 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas. Providing for the Nomination of Candidate(s) to the Board of Directors of the Val Verde County Appraisal Board - Cynthia Pimentel, Interim Tax Assessor/Collector
Request by Councilman John Sheedy to resume payment (as allowed by law) for council meetings following resignation as a school administrator, effective July 22, 2017. John Sheedy, Councilperson
Status on new Police Chief appointment, including actions taken to advertise position opening to qualified candidates and anticipated schedule to hire - John Sheedy, Councilperson
EXECUTIVE SESSION (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) a. Formal Evaluation of Suzanne West, City Attorney. b. Formal Evaluation of Henry Arredondo, City Manager. 14. ADJOURNMENT
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.
O: 2017 - 178 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing the Expenditure of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenues to the Parents of the Performing Arts Committee - Leno Hernandez, Paul Poag Theatre, HOT Fund Committee Vice-Chair
Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Annual Update on the Usage of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection - Blanca Larson, Del Rio Conventions and Visitors Bureau
O: 2017 - 172 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing the Expenditure of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenues to the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitor's Bureau - Leno Hernandez, Paul Poag Theatre, HOT Fund Committee Vice-Chair
OTHER BUSINESS (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) Discussion and possible action on commercial air service at the Del Rio International Airport.
Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Annual Update on the Usage of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection - Dr. Karen Steelman, Shumla
Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Annual Update on the Usage of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection - Michael Diaz, Whitehead Museum
f. Report with Timeline on Alternate Water Source for the City of Del Rio, Texas. Attachments includes Reports and Agenda Items Summaries, Alejandro Garcia, City Engineer e. Status on Hamilton Water Well discussions and negotiations for possible utilization as a water source for City of Del Rio water system - John Sheedy, Councilperson
Status on council directions to City Manager to assist with short-term and long-term animal shelter for local pet rescue operation (A Pet's Wish) - John Sheedy, Councilperson
O: 2017 - 173 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to award a contract in the amount of $79,344.00 to the firm of CP&Y for the design services for the 2017/2018 TXCDBG project at Hunter Subdivision, City of Del Rio, Texas - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director/City Engineer
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. Ratify Authorization to Travel to Austin, Texas, to testify in the Senate Bill 362 hearing, on August 8th, 2017 - Robert Garza, Mayor b. Request Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes for Jan. 17th, Jan. 24th, Feb.14th, Feb. 28th, Mar. 6th, Mar. 21st and Mar. 28th, 2017 - Biatris Vela, Deputy City Secretary
O: 2017 - 174 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to issue Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $35,880.73 with no Additional time of Performance to the firm of Reece Albert, Inc. for the Revised work on the Del Rio Street Project Paving Contract – Hector Chapa, Assistant Public Works Director.
O: 2017 - 175 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Approve the Capital Lease Purchase of Computer Workstations for the City of Del Rio from Weaver Technologies LLC, with Financing Through Dell Financial Services, via the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) State Contract #DIR-SDD-1951 - Baldemar Briones, MIS Director
O: 2017 - 176 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Sign a Contract with the Firm of Garland/DBS, Inc. to Procure Services for Roof Repairs on the City's Police Station Evidence Building via the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance Cooperative - Alejandro Garcia, City Engineer / Mario Garcia, Purchasing Agent
O: 2017 - 177 An Ordinance in Accordance with the Del Rio City Charter Amending to Establish a Fee Schedule for the Golf Course Clubhouse and Events Center, Membership Types, and Rates. - Alma Venegas, Interim Community Services Director
RESOLUTIONS (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) R: 2017 - 069 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Seeking Designation as a Management Agency for the Wastewater Collection and Treatment City within the City Limits and Additional Service Areas as Shown on the Enclosed Map - Alejandro Garcia, Public Works Director/City Engineer
R: 2017 - 070 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas. Providing for the Nomination of Candidate(s) to the Board of Directors of the Val Verde County Appraisal Board - Cynthia Pimentel, Interim Tax Assessor/Collector
Request by Councilman John Sheedy to resume payment (as allowed by law) for council meetings following resignation as a school administrator, effective July 22, 2017. John Sheedy, Councilperson
Status on new Police Chief appointment, including actions taken to advertise position opening to qualified candidates and anticipated schedule to hire - John Sheedy, Councilperson
EXECUTIVE SESSION (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) a. Formal Evaluation of Suzanne West, City Attorney. b. Formal Evaluation of Henry Arredondo, City Manager. 14. ADJOURNMENT