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PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH UNITED WAY FOR USE OF APPROXIMATELY 279 SQ. FT OF OFFICE SPACE IDENTIFIED AS A102 LOCATED IN THE LAMAR BRUNI VERGARA INNER CITY LIBRARY FOR A TOTAL LEASE AMOUNT OF $0; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
City Council previously approved a lease agreement with the Literacy Volunteers of Laredo on April 22, 2019.
BACKGROUND
The United Way of Laredo is a non-profit organization that provides community services that are informational, educational, and recreational. This space was previously being leased to the Literacy Volunteers of Laredo.
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies): Goal 10.1: Support the improvement of the education system of Laredo through coordination of efforts across all agencies.
Summary of alignment: The United Way of Laredo and the Laredo Public Libraries both serve to promote the economic opportunities of Webb County residents through educational and recreational programs and classes. This joint cooperation of efforts will ensure Webb County residents have access to English as a Second Language and literacy courses including financial, digital, and information.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Recommends the approval of this Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: General Fund- Public Library
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Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding for utilities is included in the Library Department Operational Budget.