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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/9/2020 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall - Council Chambers
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20-783 1A) PresentationUpdate from the City Manager on the City’s Response to COVID-19   Not available Not available
20-764 1B) PresentationPresentation of the American Academy of Park and Recreation Administrators and the National Recreation and Park Society Gold Medal Finalist plaque.   Not available Not available
20-778 1C) PresentationPresentation and possible direction to staff for the permanent installation of reverse angle parking on Playground Drive in Landa Park.   Not available Not available
20-706 1D) PresentationPresentation, discussion and possible direction to staff regarding the implementation of a credit card convenience fee   Not available Not available
20-785 2E) PresentationPresentation and possible direction to staff around the establishment of a Tax Increment and Reinvestment Zone in downtown New Braunfels.   Not available Not available
20-805 1F) PresentationPresentation and update regarding the Solms Landing Public Improvement District   Not available Not available
20-801 1A) MinutesDiscuss and consider approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 26, 2020.   Not available Not available
20-792 1A) ResolutionApproval of a resolution adopting the Investment Policy for the City of New Braunfels including the Broker/Dealer and Counterparties List.   Not available Not available
20-793 1B) ReportApproval of awarding annual contracts to American Abatement, Flash Demolition, Hansco, Inc. and JR Ramon & Sons, Inc. to provide demolition services for City-designated structures, on an as-needed basis.   Not available Not available
20-752 1C) ResolutionApproval of a contract with Flash Demolition for asbestos abatement and demolition of the existing church adjacent to the Westside Community Center as part of the 2019 Bond Westside Library Branch Project.   Not available Not available
20-758 1D) ReportApproval of contract expenditure for $65,000 with Strategic Government Resources Inc. for the placement of the Interim Police Chief.   Not available Not available
20-772 1E) ReportApproval of a purchase from Brabandt Equipment LLC for a wood chipper for the Public Works Department, Solid Waste and Recycling Division utilizing Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) FY 2021 Regional Solid Waste Grants Program grant funding.   Not available Not available
20-780 1F) ReportApproval to renew the following annual contracts, as allowed for by their contract language: Litter Removal Services from City Parks; ESO Solutions Software Renewal and Litter and Floating Vegetation Removal from Rivers; and, Employee Benefits Consulting Services.    Not available Not available
20-791 1G) ReportApproval of a ratification of the submission of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice FY 2020 Bulletproof Vest Partnership program; authorization for the City Manager to accept funds and execute all contract documents associated with the grant; and approval of a purchase with Angel Armor, LLC for bulletproof vests for the New Braunfels Police Department.   Not available Not available
20-777 1H) ReportApproval of issuance of contract modification with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to continue work on the City’s Street Design Guide and Roadway Construction Standard Details; and authority for the City Manager to approve any change orders up to a 10 percent contingency amount for project expenditures.   Not available Not available
20-788 1I) ReportApproval of a purchase with Harrells Inc. for fertilizers, chemicals, and over seed for the Landa Park Golf Course through a Buy Board Contract.   Not available Not available
20-797 1J) ReportApproval of maintenance agreement with Stryker Sales Corporation on durable medical equipment used by the New Braunfels Fire Department.   Not available Not available
20-802 2K) ResolutionApproval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of New Braunfels, Texas, approving a recommendation of the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation to enter a professional services contract with ALK Development Services; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
20-808 1L) ReportApproval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Richard J. Leidl, P.C. for federal legislative services on behalf of the City of New Braunfels.   Not available Not available
20-796 1M) ResolutionApproval of a contract with Diamond X Contracting, Inc. for construction of Citywide Streets Projects: S. Grant Ave., E. South St., S. Central Ave., and Lamar Area Streets and authority for the City Manager to approved change orders up to a twenty percent contingency as part of the 2019 Bond Citywide Street Program.   Not available Not available
20-769 1A) ReportDiscuss and consider approval of the installation of speed humps on Rivercrest Drive between Loop 337 and Gruene Road.   Not available Not available
20-771 1B) OrdinancePublic hearing and first reading of an ordinance amending Section 126-354 of the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinances to revise Parking by Permit Area H.   Not available Not available
20-786 1C) ResolutionDiscuss and consider approval of a resolution recommended by the Board of Directors of the City of New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation approving a project expenditure of up to $320,000 to Aviation Academy of America for construction of certain infrastructure improvements at the New Braunfels Regional Airport, an eligible project expenditure; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
20-794 1D) ReportDiscuss and Consider Approval of an Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of City of New Braunfels, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bond, Series 2020; Levying an Ad Valorem Tax In Support of the Bond; Awarding the Sale of the Bond; Approving An Official Statement, A Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and An Escrow Agreement; Calling Certain Obligations For Redemption; and Authorizing Other Matters Related to the Issuance of the Bond   Not available Not available
20-795 1E) ReportDiscuss and Consider approval of an Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of City of New Braunfels, Texas Tax Notes, Series 2020; Approval of An Official Statement and A Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement; Prescribing the Form of the Note; Levying An Ad Valorem Tax to Pay the Note; Awarding the Sale Thereof; and Enacting Other Provisions Relating and the appropriate budget amendment   Not available Not available
20-724 1F) OrdinancePublic hearing and first reading of an ordinance regarding a proposed rezoning of approximately 0.876 of an acre out of the A.M. Esnaurizar Eleven League Grant, Survey No. 1, Abstract No. 1, currently addressed at 548, 556, 560 & 564 Rusk Street, from “M-2” Heavy Industrial District to “C-O” Commercial Office District.   Not available Not available
20-807 1A) Executive Session CaptionDeliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate in accordance with Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code. · Union Pacific Railroad · Perfect Game   Not available Not available
20-811 1B) Executive Session CaptionDeliberate pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), and matters concerning privileged and unprivileged client information deemed confidential by Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct in accordance with Section 551.071, of the Texas Government Code, specifically: · TMLIRP Claim No. LB123354; Crawford, C.   Not available Not available
20-743 1C) Executive Session CaptionDeliberate the appointment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or removal of the City Manager in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code.   Not available Not available