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    Operational Focus Updates

    Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between CITY OF EL PASO (“City”) and PROD Design & Analysis, Inc., a Texas Corporation, (“Applicant”) in support of a project located at 1255 Peter Cooper Dr., El Paso, Texas 79936. The project includes providing stability in operations by expanding into the aerospace and defense initiatives being targeted by the Build Back Better initiative, requiring additional resources and training for new venture. The Agreement requires the Applicant to make a minimum investment of $4,400,000.00. Over the term of the Agreement, the City shall provide economic incentives not to exceed $188,774.00 in the form of a Property Tax Rebate; a Development Fee Rebate; and a Construction Materials Sales Tax Rebate.

    A motion was made by Representative Rivera, seconded by Representative Molinar, that this Operational Focus Updates be Approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  2. Agenda Ready
    Operational Focus Updates

    Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to effectuate the purchase and closing of real property, consisting of approximately 19 acres of land located at 5625 Confetti Drive, El Paso, Texas, for the purchase price of $3,800,000. Further, the City Manager or designee is authorized to: (1) execute a Contract of Sale with the Board of Trustees of the El Paso Independent School District, for the purchase of the property, to include the Lease appearing as Exhibit D of the Contract of Sale, which shall have a term beginning on the Effective Date of the Contract of Sale to end on the Closing Date in the amount of $23,534.00 per month, (2) sign any and all documents related and/or necessary to effectuate the purchase and closing of the property, (3) exercise all rights and obligations as provided in the Contact of Sale, (4) sign any documents necessary to effectuate any rights or obligations in relation to the purchase and closing of the property, (5) sign any contract amendments provided that such amendments do not increase the purchase price, and (6) use the American Plan Act- Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds and effectuate any budget transfers necessary to ensure the funds are properly expended.

    A motion was made by Representative Canales, seconded by Representative Rivera, that this Operational Focus Updates be Approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  3. Agenda Ready
    Executive Session

    Ruben A. Soto v. Officer Daniel Monge, Officer Sabrina Gonzalez, Chief Allen, and the City of El Paso. 3:23-CV-00256 (551.071)

    A motion was made by Representative Molinar, seconded by Representative Rivera, that this Executive Session be Denied. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    Executive Session

    Greg Abbott in his official capacity as Governor of the State of Texas v. City of El Paso. Cause No. 2021DCV2805; 8th Court of Appeals Cause No. 08-21-00159-C; HQ#23-0228 (551.071)

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    Executive Session

    Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo v. City of El Paso Cause No. 3:23-cv-00132 (551.071)

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    Executive Session

    Application of El Paso Electric Company to Revise its Energy Efficiency Cost Recovery Factor and Establish Revised Cost Caps. HQ# UTILITY-8 (551.071)

    A motion was made by Representative Molinar, seconded by Representative Fierro, that this Executive Session be Approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    Executive Session

    Campaign Contributions Regulations. HQ#23-1209 (551.071)

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    Executive Session

    Purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property located in El Paso for use as City open space. HQ# 23-1408 (551.072)

    A motion was made by Representative Molinar, seconded by Representative Fierro, that this Executive Session be Approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    Executive Session

    Discussion on potential economic development opportunities in Central El Paso HQ# 23-1344 (551.087)

    A motion was made by Representative Molinar, seconded by Representative Rivera, that this Executive Session be Approve. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    Request to Excuse

    REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

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    Resolutions

    Resolution to authorize the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign the Third Amendment to Lease and Concession Agreement for the Development and Operation of News, Gifts & Specialty Retail Concessions at El Paso International Airport ("Concession Agreement") by and between the City of El Paso ("Lessor") and Paradies-EI Paso, LLC ("Concessionaire") to extend the Primary Term an additional two (2) years and increase the Concessionaire's refurbishment obligation.
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  4. Agenda Ready
    Resolutions

    That the City Council approve a modified Interlocal Agreement entered into by and between the City of El Paso and the District Attorney of the 34th Judicial District, for the disposition of forfeited property in accordance with Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
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  5. Agenda Ready
    Resolutions

    That the Mayor be authorized to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the County of El Paso, Texas and the City of El Paso, Texas to submit a joint application to the Department of Justice under the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG), in the amount of $202,958.00. The funds received under the JAG program will be allocated 50% to the County of El Paso, Texas, $101,479.00 and 50% to the City of El Paso, Texas, $101,479.00. No cash match or in-kind is required.
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  6. Agenda Ready
    Resolutions

    That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (See Attachment A).
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  7. Agenda Ready
    Applications for Tax Refunds

    That the tax refunds listed on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved. This action would allow us to comply with state law which requires approval by the legislative body of refunds of tax overpayments greater than $2,500.00. (See Attachment B)
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  8. Agenda Ready
    Notice for Notation

    For notation only, the P-Card Transactions for the period of July 21 - August 20, 2023 for Mayor, City Council Representatives, and staff.
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  9. Agenda Ready
    Requests to Issue Purchase Orders

    The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 2.3 - Increase public safety operational efficiency. Award Summary: Request that the Managing Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Integrity Employee Assistance, Inc. dba WellConnect, referencing Contract 2018-1148R Stress Management. This change order is to increase the contract by $59,950.00 for a total amount not to exceed $299,750.00. The change order is to cover the stress management services for the El Paso Police Department through the remainder of the contract. Contract Variance: No contract variance. Department: Police Vendor: Integrity Employee Assistance, Inc., dba WellConnect El Paso, TX Total Estimated Amount: $59,950.00 Account No.: 321-21100-1000-522150 Funding Source: General Fund District(s): All
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  10. Agenda Ready
    Bids

    The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 4.1 - Deliver bond projects impacting quality of life across the city in a timely, efficient manner. Award Summary: The award of Solicitation 2023-0310 Rio Grande to Country Club Paved Trail to ALLEN CONCRETE, LLC for a total estimated award of $403,421.31. The project will consist of enhancing the Rio Grande North paved trail from Country Club Road to the existing Rio Grande Trail in the upper valley, covering a distance of about 1,625 linear feet. The enhancements encompass the installation of new concrete pavement and Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavements (CRCP), construction of ADA-compliant 10’ wide sidewalks and ramps, incorporation of amenities like benches, trash receptacles, pet waste stations, a kiosk, signing, handrails, chicane, a gate, as well as implementation of traffic control measures. Department: Capital Improvement Award to: ALLEN CONCRETE, LLC El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 210 Consecutive Calendar days Base Bid I: $403,421.31 Total Estimated Award: $403,421.31 Funding Sources: Quality of Life Accounts: 190-4800-580270-29010- PCP13PRKE01E District(s): 1 This is a Low Bid procurement, Unit Price contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments recommend award as indicated to ALLEN CONCRETE, LLC, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award. Work under this unit price contract is only an estimated value and will be ordered, performed, invoiced, and paid by measured quantity. The actual cost of this contract may be higher or lower than the total estimated value and will be the sum total of unit prices at the end of the contract term. As a part of this award, upon the review of the City Attorney, the City Engineer may without further authorization from City Council approve contract changes which are necessary for proper execution of the work and carrying out the intent of the project, which are in accordance with applicable law, do not make changes to the prices and are within the appropriate budget.
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    Bids

    The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 8.3 - Enhance animal services to ensure El Paso’s pets are provided a safe and healthy environment. Award Summary: The award of Solicitation No. 2023-0136 Microchips to Pethealth Services (USA) Inc., for an initial three (3) year term for an estimated amount of $262,500.00. The award also includes a one (1), two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $175,000.00. The total value of the contract is, including the initial term plus the option, for a total of five (5) years, for an estimated amount of $437,500.00. This contract will allow the Animal Services department to purchase microchips to implant in adopted animals. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: A decrease of $49,350.00 which represents 15.82%. This is due to the unit price for microchips decreasing to include the quantities reduced for this new contract. Department: Animal Services Vendor: Pethealth Services (USA) Inc. Buffalo, NY Item(s): All Term: 3 Years Option to Extend: 2 Years Annual Estimated Award: $ 87,500.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $ 262,500.00 (3 Years) Total Estimated Award: $ 437,500.00 (5 Years) Account No.: 225 - 531100 - 2580 - 25110 Funding Source: Animal Services Fund District(s): All This is a Low bid, unit price contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Animal Services Departments recommend award as indicated to Pethealth Services (USA) Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and to deem iTech Devices, Inc., non-responsive due not completing and uploading all required forms. In accordance with this award, the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed.
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  12. Second Reading
    Ordinances

    An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.78 (International Bridges), Section 12.78.010 (Tolls for International Bridges) to add description of buses, and Section 12.78.020 (Toll Collection for Pick Up Trucks) to add “or any other vehicle” to the title and update language of this Section of the City Code.
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  13. Second Reading
    Ordinances

    An Ordinance terminating the A-1 Outdoor Marketing non-exclusive franchise for waste containers on sidewalks and other City property.
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  14. Second Reading
    Ordinances

    An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedule XIV-Speed Limits), to amend Paragraph H (Forty Five Miles Per Hour) Item 19. Upper Valley Road between Country Club Road and Borderland Road, be DELETED; and to amend Paragraph (Forty Five Miles Per Hour) Item 30. Westside Drive between Country Club Road and Borderland Road, be DELETED; and to amend Paragraph F (Thirty Five Miles Per Hour) to ADD Item 107. Upper Valley Road between Country Club Road and Borderland Road; and to amend Paragraph F (Thirty Five Miles Per Hour) to ADD Item 108. Westside Drive between Country Club Road and Borderland Road; the penalty being provided in Chapter 12.84 of the El Paso City Code.
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    Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements

    The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 2.3 - Increase public safety operational efficiency. Discussion and action that the Managing Director of the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) to Sub-Aquatics, Inc., dba Breathing Air Systems, the sole distributor of the Responder series Air and Light Trailers for the Fire Department for a one-time purchase for an estimated amount of $215,688.17. This contract will allow the Fire Department during an emergency response to refill their oxygen cylinders. Contract Variance: There is no variance, this is a new contract. Department: Fire Vendor: Sub-Aquatics, Inc. dba Breathing Air Systems Reynoldsburg, OH Total Estimated Award: $215,688.17 Account No: 580060-322-4932-22090-PIF23FDCAP Funding Source: Fire Capital District(s): All Reference No. 2023-0461 This is a Sole Source, one-time purchase contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Fire Department recommend award as indicated to Sub-Aquatics, Inc. dba Breathing Air Systems.
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    Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements

    The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 7.2 - Improve competitiveness through infrastructure improvements impacting the quality of life. Award Summary: Discussion and action to request that the Managing Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Leedsman Construction DBA Traffic Control Specialists Sales & Rentals, referencing Contract 2021-1127 Barricade Rental Services. This will be a change order to increase the award by $241,795.13 for a total amount not to exceed $1,246,475.63. This change order will add capacity due to increased usage that resulted from unexpected events such as the migrant crisis and to continue supporting events such as WinterFest activities. Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to: Leedsman Construction DBA Traffic Control Specialists Sales & Rentals El Paso, TX Total Estimated Award: $241,795.13 Account No: 532 - 1000 - 524110 - 32120 - P3210 Funding Source: General Fund District(s): All This is a Low Bid, unit price contract. [POSTPONED FROM 09-12-2023]
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  17. Second Reading
    Ordinances

    An Ordinance amending Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.04 (Solid Waste Management) to delete the construction and demolition manifest requirement in section 9.04.280 (Manifest Requirement) and to delete references to the said manifest in sections 9.04.020 (Definitions), 9.04.460 (Hauler Records) and 9.04.480 (Suspension, Revocation of a Hauler Permit; Appeals); the penalty being as provided in Section 9.04.630 of the El Paso City Code. [POSTPONED FROM 09-12-2023]
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  18. Second Reading
    Ordinances

    An Ordinance vacating a 940 square-foot public utility easement, located within Lot 27, Block 21, Vista Real Unit Two, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: 12077 Banner Crest Dr. Applicant: Elia A. Quiroga, SUET23-00002
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  19. Second Reading
    Ordinances

    An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a quitclaim (tax resale) deed conveying all right, title and interest to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, to the following and described parcel: Lot 6, the East part of Lot 5, and part of Lot 7, Block 3, Hadlock's Suburban Gardens, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, as described in volume 3778 page 352, Official Public Records of Real Property of El Paso County, Texas. in accordance with Section 34.05 (h) of the Tax Code. Section 34.05 (h) permits the City to sell a property for the total amount of the judgment and the sale of the property does not require the consent of each taxing entity entitled to receive proceeds from the sale.
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  20. Agenda Ready
    Other Business

    Discussion and action requesting City Council support for the submission of the staff recommended grant application to the FY23 Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program Phase 1 (Recompete Phase 1) for the Borderplex Region Workforce Recompete Initiative. The federal grant request is $750,000. There is no required match for this grant submission.
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  21. Agenda Ready
    Other Business

    Discussion and action on the Resolution that the City reviews and approves the issuance of the Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2023 by Paseo Del Este Municipal Utility District No. 4 with the acknowledgement that the issuance of such bonds does not constitute debt issuance by the City of El Paso.
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  22. Agenda Ready
    Other Business

    Discussion and action that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign an Advance Funding Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, for the design and construction of the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Program grant improvements McRae (FM 2316) Shared Use Path Album to Montana Phase 2, which has an estimated total project cost of $2,507,793.09 of which the estimated local government participation amount is $917,339.60 plus any cost overruns. Further, that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to sign all documents, agreement amendments, and perform all actions required to carry out the obligations of the City under this agreement.
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  23. Agenda Ready
    Executive Session

    Complaint against elected official. Matter No. HQ # 1453 (551.071) (551.074)

  24. Agenda Ready
    Members of the City Council

    Discussion and action to authorize the expenditure of District 5 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $4,000.00, for the office of District 5 to attend and participate at the 2023 Texas Municipal League Conference in Dallas, Texas, serving municipal purpose by enhancing education and government participation covering all our municipal vision and strategic goals.
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  25. Agenda Ready
    Board Re-Appointments

    Melissa Harcrow to the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee by Representative Chris Canales, District 8.
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  26. Agenda Ready
    Board Appointments

    Silvia Torezani as an Alternate Member to the Fair Housing Task Force by Representative Chris Canales, District 8.
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  27. Agenda Ready
    Members of the City Council

    Discussion and action requesting that the Mayor send a letter on behalf of the City of El Paso to the Texas Historical Commission in support of the National Register of Historic Places nomination of the proposed Downtown El Paso Historic District, the boundaries of such as originally proposed by El Paso County on June 29, 2020.
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  28. Agenda Ready
    Members of the City Council

    Discussion and action to approve a Resolution recognizing Saúl Armendáriz, better known as Cassandro for his illustrious 35-year career in lucha libre, becoming one of the foremost exótico luchadores in the world and to commend Cassandro for sharing his life story which contributes to the vibrant culture shared by the sister cities of El Paso and Cuidad Juarez.
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  29. Agenda Ready
    Members of the City Council

    Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Council declares that the expenditure of District 2 discretionary funds in the amount of $2,000.00; the expenditure of District 4 discretionary funds in the amount of $2,000.00; and the expenditure of District 6 discretionary funds in the amount of $1,000.00 for use towards the construction and installation of a trailhead sign at the Knapp Property serves the municipal purpose of enhancing El Paso’s quality of life through the betterment of recreational, cultural, and educational environments and promoting a healthy community.
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Ethics Review Commission

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    Board Agenda Items

    Approval of Minutes from June 7th, 2023, July 19th, 2023, and July 20th, 2023 meetings. (Amended).
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    Board Agenda Items

    Election of Vice Chair

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    Other Business

    Presentation, discussion, and action by the Financing of Election Campaigns Cross-Functional Team providing information on key activities, efforts, and processes.

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