REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 6:00P.M.

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1 THE CIT Y In DU o F EDINBURG CITY COUNCIL CITY OF EDINBURG, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS LOCATION: City of Edinburg City Hall-Council Chambers 415 West University Edinburg Texas FEBRUARY 21, 2012 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 6:00P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER, ESTABLISH QUORUM A. Prayer. B. Pledge of Allegiance. II. CERTIFICATION OF PUBLIC NOTICE III. PUBLIC COMMENTS The Mayor and City Council allow for a specific portion of the City Council Meeting to be dedicated to public comments. Public Comments are limited to three (3) minutes. If a resident desires to make a public comment, please complete the Public Comments Form which will be located outside of the City Council Chambers and submit the completed form to the City Secretary prior to the commencement of the City Council Meeting. We askfor everyone 's cooperation infollowing this procedure. IV. PRESENTATIONS A. Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing February 28, 2012, as National Pancake Day and Shriners Hospitals for Children Day in Edinburg, Texas, as Requested by Paul D. Underwood. [Shawn Snider, Acting City Manager] B. Presentation of Delinquent Tax Collection Report for the First Quarter, October 01, 2011 through December 31, [Ascencion Alonzo, Director of Finance] 415 W. University Drive P.O. Box 1079 Edinburg, Texas Phone (956) Fax (956)

2 C. Presentation Regarding the 30 th Annual All America City 10K Run/Walk Awards, as Requested by David Chavana, Race Director. [Luis A. Rodriguez, Director of Community Services] D. Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing David Chavana, All America City 10K Run/Walk Race Director, for Thirty (30) Years of Volunteer Service, as Requested by the Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department. [Luis A. Rodriguez, Director of Community Services] V. ORDINANCE A. Consider Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Edinburg, Texas at Title III. Administration Chapter 33 Finance and Taxation, Subsection (B), Regarding the Allowed Distribution of Money Appropriated from the Municipal Court Building Security Fund to Include Warrant Officers and Related Equipment, as Provided by Article (d-1)(12) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. [Maribel Velasquez, Court Administrator] VI. ELECTION A. Consider Notice of Election for the Municipal Special Election to be held May 12, [Myra L. Ayala Garza, City Secretary] VII. AWARDING OF BID A. Consider Purchasing a Cisco Call Manager System with Backup Capabilities in the Emergency Operations Center from Presidio Networked Solutions, in the Amount of $25, [Ubaldo D. Perez, Acting Fire Chief] VIII. CONTRACTUALS A. Consider Authorizing Acting City Manager to Enter into an Interagency Agreement & Working Protocol with the Children's Advocacy Center of Hidalgo County (Estrella' s House). [Rolando Castaneda, Chief of Police] B. Consider Authorizing Acting City Manager to Execute an Inter-local Agreement Between the City of Edinburg and Hidalgo County Precinct #4 for the Re Construction of Seminary Road within City Limits. [Ponciano N. Longoria, P.E., C.F.M., Director of Public Works] C. Consider Renewal of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between the City of Edinburg and Hidalgo County for Services Provided through the Hidalgo County

3 Library System. [Letty Leija, Director of Public Library] D. Consider Approval and Authorizing the Acting City Manager to Enter Into an Electric Sales Agreement with Reliant Energy Retail Services, LLC. [Richard M. Hinojosa, Grants & Contracts Coordinator] E. Consider Approving Application for Non-Emergency Ambulance License for Lifeline RGV, LLC, in Accordance with the Code of Ordinances of the City of Edinburg, Texas at Title XI, Chapter 111, Ambulances. [Ubaldo D. Perez, Acting Fire ChiefJ F. Consider Authorizing Acting City Manager to Submit a Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response Grant (SAFER) Program. [Ubaldo Perez, Acting Fire Chief] G. Consider Authorizing Acting City Manager to Apply for Driving While Intoxicated Selective Enforcement Wave Grant From the Texas Department of Transportation for the Remainder of Fiscal Year [Rolando Castafieda, Chief of Police] H. Consider Authorizing Acting City Manager to Apply for Driving While Intoxicated Selective Enforcement Program Grant From the Texas Department of Transportation for Fiscal Year [Rolando Castafieda, Chief of Police] I. Consider Authorizing the Submittal of Grant Application for Fiscal Year Community Development Block Grant Program for a Downtown Fayade Improvement Program. [Juan R. Lopez, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning] J. Consider Authorizing the Submittal of Grant Applications for Fiscal Year Community Development Block Grant Program for Community Services Projects. [Luis A. Rodriguez, Director of Community Services] K. Consider Authorizing the Submittal of Grant Applications for Fiscal Year Community Development Block Grant Program for the Volunteer Fire Department Projects. [Ubaldo D. Perez, Acting Fire Chief] L. Consider Authorizing the Submittal of Grant Applications for Fiscal Year Community Development Block Grant Program for Utility Department Projects. [Arturo Martinez, Director of Utilities] M. Consider Authorizing the Submittal of Grant Applications for Fiscal Year Community Development Block Grant Program for Library Adult Literacy Classes. [Letty Leija, Director of Public Library] IX. RESOLUTIONS

4 A. Consider Resolution Implementing A Pay Program to Waive Interest and Penalty Fees Due on Principal of Outstanding Mowing, Paving, and Demolition Liens Beginning January 26, 1967 through January 31, [Juan R. Lopez, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning] B. Consider Resolution Regarding the City's Participation in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program and Nominating McAllen Hospitals, L.P. as an Enterprise Project within the Edinburg Enterprise Zone. [Nelda Ramirez, EEDC, Executive Director] C. Consider Resolution Supporting an Application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for 2012 Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from Sierra Cove, LTD for Sierra Cove Development. [Marissa Garza, Director of Community Development] X. CONSENT AGENDA A. Present Annual Report for Officer Initiated Contact Data by the Police Department, as Required by the Texas Racial Profiling Law, (S.B. Number 1074). [Rolando Castaneda, Chief of Police] XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council will convene in Executive Session, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Vernon's Texas Statutes and Codes Annotated, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Exceptions to Requirement that Meetings be Open, , Consultation with Attorney; , Deliberation Regarding Real Property; , Personnel Matters; Closed Meeting. A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Racetrack Agreement. B. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Use of Old Edinburg Public Library. C. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Joint Acquisition of Property Described as Lots 19 thru 24, Block 230, Edinburg Original Townsite, Hidalgo County, Texas. D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Acquisition of Property Described as Lots 22 thru 24, Block 211, and Lots 1 thru 10 & 13 thru 24, Block 212, Edinburg Original Townsite, Hidalgo County, Texas. E. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Acquisition of Property Described as Lots 16, 17 and 18, Block 230, Edinburg Original Townsite, Hidalgo County, Texas. F. Discussion Regarding Personnel Matters.

5 OPEN SESSION The City Council will convene in Open Session to take necessary action, if any, in accordance with Chapter 551, Open meetings, Subchapter E, Procedures Relating to Closed Meeting, , Requirement to Vote or Take Final Action in Open Meeting. XII. ADJOURNMENT I hereby certifo this Notice of a City Council Meeting was posted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, at the City Offices of the City of Edinburg, located at the 415 West University entrance outside bulletin board, visible and accessible to the general public during and after regular working hours. This notice was posted on February 17, 2012, at 4:00 p.m. All Matters Listed Under Consent Agenda Are Considered To Be Routine By overning Body nd Will B nacted B ne Motion. There Will Be No Separate Discussion Of These Items. If Discussion Is Desired, That Item Will Be Removed From The Conse enda And Will Be Considered Separately. With Regard To Any Item, The City Council May Take Various Actions; Including But Not Limited To Rescheduling An Item In Its Entirety For A Future Date Or Time. The City Council May Elect To Go Into Executive Session On Any Item Whether Or Not Such Item Is Posted As An Executive Session Item At Any Time During The Meeting When Authorized By The Provisions Of The Open Meetings Act. Disability Access Statement Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aid or services are requested to contact the City Secretary Department at (956) at least two business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. The accessible entrance and accessible parking spaces are located at Edinburg City Hall, 415 West University.