November 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular City Council Meeting
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1. Call to order; Pledge of Allegiance; Establishment of Quorum
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2. Open Forum:
Description:
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the CONSENT AGENDA are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member(s) of the City Council requests one or more items be removed from the CONSENT AGENDA to the REGULAR AGENDA for separate discussion and action prior to the City Council's vote to adopt the CONSENT AGENDA. |
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3. Approval of Minutes from:
Description:
10/8/24 Regular City Council Meeting.
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4. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
Alderman Miller (Place 1) reappoints Eva Flores to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
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5. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
Alderman Quiroz (Place 2) reappoints Isaac Rodriguez to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
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6. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
Alderwoman Ortega (Place 3) reappoints Charles Berry to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
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7. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
Alderwoman Randleel (Place 4) reappoints Samantha Corral to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
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8. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
Alderwoman Urrutia (Place 5) appoints Ray Borrego to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
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9. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
On the reappointment of Michale McElroy to the Board of Adjustment as a Regular Member.
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10. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
On the reappointment of Fred Lopez to the Board of Adjustment as a Regular Member.
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11. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
On the reappointment of Cruz Alvarez to the Board of Adjustment as a Regular Member.
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12. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
On the reappointment of Jorge Ojeda to the Board of Adjustment as a Regular Member.
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13. Request to Excuse Absent Council Members:
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14. Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
REGULAR AGENDA
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15. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/HR Manager
Description:
On authorizing the purchase of Human Resources Onboarding Software from NEOGOV using OMNIA EDU Contract # R191902 for the amount of $27,671.50. Funds have been allocated in the FY25 Budget.
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16. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Vargas
Description:
This item was postponed at the 10/8/24 Regular City Council meeting. Regarding a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a subscription agreement with Flock Safety for a city-wide security camera and license plate reader for a term of 2 years and at a cost not to exceed $32,225.00 for the first year and $15,000.00 the following year. Funding to be provided in accordance with chapter 59 of the Texas code of criminal procedure.
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17. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Vargas
Description:
On a Resolution authorizing the expenditure of $47,225.00 in accordance with chapter 59 of the Texas code of criminal procedure.
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18. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Vargas
Description:
This item was postponed at the 10/8/24 Regular City Council meeting. - Approve and authorize the purchase of 3 handheld Motorola radios in the amount of $22,723.23 under the current Buy Board Purchasing Cooperative 696-23 with MCA Communications which is the only area Motorola Dealer. Ratified purchase already encumbered.
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19. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Vargas
Description:
Approve and authorize the mayor to sign a new contract for information technology services with Net Tech for continued computer services and support in the amount of $182,368 for 1 year under Region 19 Purchasing Cooperative Vendor #22-7429.
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20. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/CIP Manager
Description:
On an update on the Capital Improvement Program.
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21. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/CIP Manager
Description:
Update on the ARPA Program.
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22. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/CIP Manager
Description:
On change order #1 to Del Mar Contracting $22,171.00 for the 2024 Street Maintenance Program project (CIP 2024-101).
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23. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Finance Director
Description:
That the Mayor be authorized to execute a revised Interlocal Service Agreement with the City of El Paso for animal services on behalf of Horizon City. Compensation for services provided by the City of El Paso will be as described on Schedule "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein. The initial term of the Agreement is September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025 and will automatically renew each year with adjusted annual compensation.
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24. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor
Description:
On casting all 41 Allocated Votes entitled to the Town of Horizon City for Alderman Walter Miller to the El Paso Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2024-2026.
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25. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
On the acceptance of the traffic signalization improvements as constructed on Darrington & Claret Cup Pl. for maintenance and to accept the required maintenance bond and to release the performance bond.
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26. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
On the acceptance of the roadway and drainage improvements as constructed with the Horizon Town Center U-4 subdivision for maintenance and to accept the required maintenance bond and to release the performance bond.
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27. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Planner
Description:
To approve a Resolution amending and correcting the fee schedule and setting new fees for various permits, licenses, services and expenses provided for under the Horizon City Municipal Code, in accordance with Ordinance No. 242 (Sections 1.02.061 through 1.02.064 of the Horizon City Municipal Code).
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28. PUBLIC HEARING:
Presenter:
Mayor/EDC Asst. Director
Description:
2nd Reading of Ordinance No. ___________, An ordinance approving a 100% exemption from ad valorem property taxes for qualifying child-care facility properties located within the town of horizon city, establishing an effective date and severability clauses.
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29. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/EDC Asst. Director
Description:
2nd Reading of Ordinance No. ___________, An ordinance approving a 100% exemption from ad valorem property taxes for qualifying child-care facility properties located within the town of horizon city, establishing an effective date and severability clauses.
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30. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/EDC Executive Director
Description:
Regarding a Resolution exercising the Town of Horizon City's option to extend the Parks and Grounds Maintenance Contract between the City and Abescape Landscaping, LLC for an additional term of one year expiring on December 31, 2025.
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31. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/EDC Executive Director
Description:
On a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a Third Amendment to the Parks and Grounds Maintenance Contract between the Town of Horizon City, Texas and Abescape Landscaping, LLC for additional services.
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32. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/EDC Executive Director
Description:
To amend the right of first offer signed on January 9, 2024, between Horizon Oxbow Development LLC and Town of Horizon City Economic Development Corporation Type 4B to authorize the Executive Director to obligate up to $80,000 for the construction and development of new office space.
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33. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/EDC Executive Director
Description:
On a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the Letter of Agreement for Professional Surveying Services between the Town of Horizon City, Texas and Brock & Bustillos Inc, in an amount not to exceed $38,175.00.
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34. Executive Session
Description:
The City Council of the Town of Horizon City reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices,) and 551.087 (Economic Development).
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34.A. .
Presenter:
Mayor/EDC Executive Director
Description:
On real estate discussions for the TOD/Town Center (551.072 and 551.087).
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