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1. CONSENT AGENDA: [All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Governing Body and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items; however, if discussion is desired, that item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.]

B) Consider Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease with Ventex Operation Corp. for west 10 acres out of Lot 7, Block 2, Rio Bravo Plantation Company’s Subdivision of Porciones 61, 62, and 63; Hidalgo County, Texas.

D) Award of Contract - Purchase & Delivery of Type "D" Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete (HMAC) 2008-2009.

E) Award of Contract - Purchase of 2,000 96-Gallon and 64-Gallon Fully Automated Residential Refuse and Recycling Containers.

G) Consider approval of investing in CDARs Program with Frost National Bank.

H) License Agreement with Kebo Oil & Gas to lay a gas line across a portion of Springfest Park.

J) Authorization to negotiate and execute a contract with Hardy, Heck, Moore, Inc. for a Historic Preservation Plan and Design Guideline.

7. TABLED ITEMS:

A) Reconsideration of abandonment request for Candle Flower Subdivision Unit III.

B) Ordinance providing for the adoption of the International Code Council Building Codes, 2006 Edition and the 2008 National Electrical Code.

C) Renewal of Software Maintenance Agreement with HTE.

D) Consider approval of RFP (Request for Proposals) for Convention Center Third Hotel and authorize staff to advertise.

8. PUBLIC HEARING BEGINNING AT 6:00 PM

A) REZONINGS:

1) Rezone from R-1 (single family residential) District to C-1 (office building) District: Lot 3, Maryland Addition Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 812 Chicago Avenue.

2) Rezone from C-1 (office building) District to C-3 (general business) District: Lot 8, First Dove Centre Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 3516 Buddy Owens Boulevard.

3) Rezone from R-1 (single family residential) District to R-3C (multifamily residential condominium) District: 1.231 acre tract of land out of Lot 1, Section 11, Hidalgo Canal Company Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 201 Dove Avenue.

9. EXECUTIVE SESSION, CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071 (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY), SECTION 551.087 (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) AND SECTION 551.072 (DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY).

A) Discussion and Possible Action relating to economic incentives for Project Gold Star. (Section 551.087, T.G.C.)

B) Consultation with City Attorney relating to the Master Lease Agreement to establish a Dual Customs Facility. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.)

C) Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal claim from Bill FitzGibbons. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.)

D) Consultation with City Attorney regarding Final Judgment: Arnaldo Ramirez Jr. vs. City of McAllen. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.)

E) Consultation with City Attorney relating to rejection of lease by Advantage Rent A Car. (Section551.071, T.G.C.)

F) Discussion and Possible Action on possible sale of city buildings currently being leased by the State of Texas General Services Commission. (Section 551.072, T.G.C.)

G) Discussion and Possible Action of Memorandum of Understanding with UTPA for McAllen Teaching Site. (Section 551.072, T.G.C.)

H) Discussion and Possible Action - Consider the purchase of all of Lot 9, Block 62, save and except the west 10 ft., McAllen Addition. (Section 551.072, T.G.C.)

Jan 12, 2009 City Commission (testing)

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1. CONSENT AGENDA: [All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Governing Body and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items; however, if discussion is desired, that item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.]

D) Award of Contract - Purchase & Delivery of Type "D" Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete (HMAC) 2008-2009.

E) Award of Contract - Purchase of 2,000 96-Gallon and 64-Gallon Fully Automated Residential Refuse and Recycling Containers.

G) Consider approval of investing in CDARs Program with Frost National Bank.

H) License Agreement with Kebo Oil & Gas to lay a gas line across a portion of Springfest Park.

J) Authorization to negotiate and execute a contract with Hardy, Heck, Moore, Inc. for a Historic Preservation Plan and Design Guideline.

2. BIDS/CONTRACTS:

B) Lease Agreement with La Quinta Inn for parking at the Tourist Center.

C) Contract Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates for Environmental Services.

D) Award of Contract - GSA Utility Infrastructure at Anzalduas Bridge - Offsite Drainage Improvements Project.

E) Change Order No. 2 - Anzalduas International Bridge Toll Plaza (Civil).

F) Change Order No. 3 - Anzalduas International Bridge Fencing.

G) Consideration and Approval of an amendment for professional services contract with TAG International as Contract Amendment No. 2, for the North Police Community Network/Training Center.

H) Consideration and Action of an amendment to the Melden & Hunt Contract for Phase II for Environmental Services related to relocation of Boeye Reservoir for emergency purchase.

I) Award of Contract - Purchase of Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment for the Downtown Parking Garage Food Court.

3. ORDINANCE:

A) Designating a segment of Austin Avenue from 15th Street to 16th Street, as a One-Way Street.

4. VARIANCES:

A) Consider request for a sign variance at Citrus Valley R.V. Park, a portion of Lot 12; La Lomita (HOIT) Subdivision; 2901 State Highway 107.

B) Consider request for a sign variance at Lot 52, Forest Valley #2 Subdivision; 3700 Dove Avenue.

C) Consider a variance request for right-of-way dedication for Owassa Property, LTD Subdivision along 23rd Street and Dove Aveune.

5. MANAGER’S REPORT:

A) Consideration and Authorization to remove 3rd Quarter FY 07-08, Uncollectible Sanitation Accounts from General Ledger.

B) Consider granting a tax exemption for Hope Family Health Center.

C) Review and Acceptance of Quarterly Investment Report for quarter ended September 30, 2008.

D) Consider schematic design approval of proposed Dog Park.

E) Selection of wording and/or phrase for branding purposes.

F) Future Agenda Items.

6. MAYOR’S REPORT:

A) Report on New Year’s Eve Celebration.