*Current Events

Note: A.R.S. 38-431.01(H) - During this time members of the public may address City Council on any item not on the agenda. At the conclusion of the open call, City Council may respond to criticism, may ask staff to review the matter or may ask that the matter be put on a future agenda. No discussion or action shall take place on any item raised.

Consideration and action on the grant award and associated budget transfer for FY 2010, from the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to purchase a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Response Vehicle funded under the Urban Area Security Initiative in the amount of $500,000.

Consideration and action on the Regular City Council Work Session and Regular City Council Meeting minutes of September 24, 2009 and the Special City Council Meeting minutes of October 6, 2009.

Consideration and action on removing Robert Nilles from the Surprise Municipal Property Corporation (MPC) Board of Directors.  Mr. Nilles recently resigned his position with the City.

Consideration and action on appointing the City Manager or his designee, as Chief Fiscal Officer for the City of Surprise pursuant to A.R.S. 41-1279.07E.

Consideration and action on the grant award from the Arizona Department of Homeland Security for the purchase of computer and forensic software equipment and associated budget transfer. 

Settlement and Mutual Release for Washington International Insurance Co v. City of Surprise

Consideration and action on granting Arizona Public Service (APS) an easement located at the Special Planning Area (SPA) 2 Waste Water Treatment Facility.

Consideration and action on Resolution No. 09-159, a resolution accepting maintenance of the streets improvements located in Sierra Montana Crossings.

Consideration and action on Resolution No. 09-132, a resolution accepting maintenance of the public water and sewer utilities located in Marley Park Litchfield Road.

Consideration and action on Resolution No 09-62, a resolution accepting maintenance of the well transmission line located in Cactus Road and constructed with the Marley Park development.

Consideration and action on Resolution No. 09-160, a resolution accepting maintenance of the streets and public water and sewer utilities located in Shoppes at Surprise Pointe.

Consideration and action on SA10-025 a professional service agreement with LSW Engineering for design services and energy audit related to the Solar Grant Award, in an amount not to exceed $67,250.

Consideration and action on Resolution No. 09-154, a Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Surprise, Arizona, declaring its intention to create a lighting improvement district pursuant to A.R.S. § 48-616 for the purpose of purchasing facilities and energy for lighting the public streets and parks for the Westfield Commons Lighting Improvement District.

Consideration and action on Resolution No. 09-164, a Resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Surprise, Arizona, declaring its intention to create a lighting improvement district pursuant to A.R.S. § 48-616 for the purpose of purchasing facilities and energy for lighting the public streets and parks for the Crescent Crown Lighting Improvement District #082.

Consideration and action to entering into electric service contracts with Electric District 7 (ED7) for the supply of power and energy for all of our water and wastewater facilities located within the district. 

Consideration and action of a $900,000 budget transfer reduction for Greenway Road (Litchfield Road to Bullard Avenue).

Consideration and action on a budget transfer in the amount of $1,800,000 for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) program income.

Consideration and action on FY2009 budget transfers in a net amount of zero.

Consideration and action on FY2010 budget transfer reductions in the amount of $634,600.

Consideration and action on Resolution No. 09-148; a resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Surprise, Arizona, designating volunteer workers within the city's volunteer management program as employees and thereby affording them coverage under worker's compensation.

Consideration and action on entering into a contract with Arizona Public Service (APS) to install streetlights along Reems Road between Cactus Road and Peoria Avenue in an amount not to exceed  $150,900 (Contract 149,407.89 and an owners contingency of 1,492.11) and associated transfers.

Consideration and action on COS 10-006 a contract with ELS Construction Inc. for landscaping improvements on Bell Road not to exceed $210,000 ($189,428.25 contract and a owners contingency of 20,571.75).

Consideration and action on an easement and administrative change order that would allow construction of a replacement monument sign at the city limits along East Bell Road.

Consideration and action to suspend all activity on the design and construction of the first phase of the SPA 3 regional water reclamation facility (“First Phase”) and refund any unexpended design funds that the WSLG was required to deposit under the agreements.

Consideration and action on a template Facility Use License Agreement for AZ TechCelerator licensees. 

Consideration and action on a City of Surprise facility use agreement at the AZ TechCelerator in Building A for three years licensing space to Athena Wireless, a start-up information technology company.

Consideration and action on a facility use agreement for three years within Building A of the AZ TechCelerator licensing space to the company w8ter.com, a communications software service provider.  

Consideration and action Resolution No. 173; a resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Surprise, Arizona, reappointing Associate Judge Joseph W. Malka to the Surprise City Court.

Consideration and action on an agreement with LarsonAllen, LLP to perform audit and management services for the City of Surprise in the amount of $145,600 and associated budget transfers. 

Consideration and action on the purchase of 16583 W. Post Drive for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.

Consideration and action on Ordinance No. 09-24, an ordinance of the Mayor and Council of the City of Surprise, Arizona, amending Article III of Chapter 105 of the Surprise Municipal Code, Rental Accountability.

Consideration and action on Resolution 09-172, a resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Surprise, Arizona, adopting the business license fee for owners of residential rental property.

Consideration and action on items to be placed on future agendas.

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3), the City Council  may go into executive session with the City Attorney for legal advice on any item listed on the agenda.   

Consideration and action on executive session items.