Call to Order

I. Call to Order
II. Invocation
III. Pledge of Allegiance

Item IV

Citizen Comment

Item V

Presentation of a 30 year service award to Battalion Chief Buddy Anderson – JP Steelman, Fire Chief.

Consent Agenda

Consent Agenda
A. Consider a Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute any necessary documents for the application, receipt and expenditure of grant funding from the Piney Woods Regional Advisory Council (RAC-G) in the amount of $7,169.00 – J.P. Steelman, Fire Chief. Pages 5 - 8
B. Consider a Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute any necessary documents for the purchase and installation of swimming pool mechanical equipment for Ingram swimming pool via the city’s purchasing agreement with the local government purchasing cooperative administered by the Texas Association of School Boards (“TASB Buyboard”) for an amount not to exceed $79,750.00 – Jaye Latch, Purchasing Manager. Pages 9 - 13
C. Consider a Resolution awarding a contract to and authorizing and directing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute any
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necessary documents with Southern Tire Mart, LLC of Longview Texas, for vehicle tires and tire service – Jaye Latch, Purchasing Manager. Pages 14 - 17
D. Consider a Resolution accepting the "Agriculture Arena Extension" project and authorizing final payment in the amount of $3,067.25 to Hendrix & Arp Contracting Services, LLC of Longview, Texas – Laura Hill, Director of Community Services. Pages 18 - 21
E. Consider a Resolution appointing Associate Municipal Judges for the City of Longview Municipal Court – Mayor Jay Dean and City Council Members. Pages 22 - 24
F. Consider a Resolution accepting the "Transit Garage Renovations" project and authorizing final payment in the amount of $17,465.02 to RPR Construction Co., Inc. of Tyler, Texas – Keith Bonds, Assistant City Manager. Pages 25 - 28
G. Consider a Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute any necessary documents for the application, receipt and expenditure of grant funding in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 from the NRA Foundation Range Grant program for the Longview Police Department's firearm safety programs – Don Dingler, Police Chief. Pages 29 - 32
H. Consider a Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute any necessary documents for the application, receipt and expenditure of grant funding in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 from the NRA Foundation General Grant program for the Longview Police Department's Women's Handgun Safety program – Don Dingler, Police Chief. Pages 33 - 36
I. Consider a Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute any necessary documents with Organized Crime Drug Task Force (OCDETF) for funding to assist with overtime and expenses directly related to the investigation of criminal offenses related to federal investigations – Don Dingler, Police Chief. Pages 37 - 39
J. Consider a Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute any necessary documents for the application, receipt and expenditure of grant funding in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 from the State Farm Companies Foundation for the Longview Police Department's Texting/Driving Disaster program – Don Dingler, Police Chief. Pages 40 - 43
K. Consider a Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute any necessary documents for an annual contract with Gregg County for the receipt of $60,000.00 for supplemental library funds for Fiscal Year 2014 - 2015 – Kara Spitz, Assistant Director of Community Services. Pages 44 - 46
L. Consider a Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute any necessary documents for the purchase of a street sweeper via the city’s purchasing agreement with the Houston - Galveston Area Council contract for an amount not to exceed $264,945.00 – Rolin McPhee, P.E., Director of Public Works. Pages 47 - 50
M. Consider a Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute any necessary documents for the purchase of a combination high pressure vacuum truck via the city’s purchasing agreement with the Houston - Galveston Area Council contract for an amount not to exceed $366,831.00 – Rolin McPhee, P.E., Director of Public Works. Pages 51 - 54
N. Consider a Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute any necessary documents for the purchase of a wheel loader via the city’s purchasing agreement with the Houston - Galveston Area Council contract for an amount not to exceed $153,148.11 – Rolin McPhee, P.E., Director of Public Works. Pages 55 - 58
O. Consider acceptance of the September 30, 2014 Quarterly Investment Report – Angela Coen, Director of Finance. Pages 59 - 60
P. Consider a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to enter into an agreement with the Longview Chamber of Commerce for administration of the Urban Main Street Program – Shawn Hara, Assistant to the City Manager. Pages 61 - 64
Q. Consider approval of the following minutes: October 23, 2014 – Shelly Ballenger, City Secretary. Page 65

Item VII A

A PUBLIC HEARING will be held to consider application #Z14-11 filed by M. W. Smith Equipment requesting a rezone from Agricultural (A) to Heavy Commercial (C-2) for approximately 2.46 acres of the M. Mann Survey, AB 256, Tract 15, Section 3, located at 4420 West Loop 281 – Ingrid Self, Assistant Director of Development Services. THIS ITEM REQUIRES A PUBLIC HEARING. Pages 66 - 75

Item VII B

A PUBLIC HEARING will be held to consider application #Z14-12 filed by Ontime Auto Glass Inc. requesting a rezone from Planned Development (PD 24) to Heavy Commercial (C-2) for approximately 0.2535 acres of Lot 3D Block 1415 Towne Lake Property located at 415B N. Spur 63 – Ingrid Self, Assistant Director of Development Services. THIS ITEM REQUIRES A PUBLIC HEARING. Pages 76 - 85

Item VIII A

Consider an Ordinance adopting and amending the 2012 editions of the International Codes governing construction and building standards as published by the International Code Council, Inc., and as recommended by the City’s Construction Advisory and Appeals Board – Ingrid Self, Assistant Director of Development Services. Pages 86 - 136

Item VIII B

Consider an Ordinance adopting and amending the 2011 edition of the National Electrical Code, published by the National Fire Protection Association, as recommended by the City’s Construction Advisory and Appeals Board – Ingrid Self, Assistant Director of Development Services. Pages 137 - 143

Item VIII C

Consider a Resolution authorizing the development of a Veteran’s Plaza within Teague Park by the Veterans Recognition Foundation in cooperation with the City of Longview Parks and Recreation Department – Laura Hill, Director of Community Services. Pages 144 - 147

Item IX

Items of Community Interest

Items X & XI

X. Executive Session Item

Deliberations Regarding Real Property — Under TEX. GOV’T CODE Section 551.072.
Consideration of the purchase and value of real property for Fire Station 8.

City Council may reconvene in public session for action on the above item discussed in a closed meeting or executive session.

XI. Adjourn