City of Laredo - File #: 26-1178

• File #: 26-1178
• Version: 1
• Type: Consent Agenda
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 6/9/2026
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 12/31/2050
• Title: Consideration to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) and the City of Laredo to establish a partnership for reunification during the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA) annual events. TAMIU will serve as a reunification site, through use of its tennis court area in the event of a large-scale incident during festivities. The agreement will remain in effect for five (5) years upon approval and signatures from all parties, unless terminated by mutual agreement from either party at any time with 30 days' written notice. There is no financial impact.
• Sponsors: Fire

SUBJECT

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Consideration to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) and the City of Laredo to establish a partnership for reunification during the Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA) annual events. TAMIU will serve as a reunification site, through use of its tennis court area in the event of a large-scale incident during festivities. The agreement will remain in effect for five (5) years upon approval and signatures from all parties, unless terminated by mutual agreement from either party at any time with 30 days' written notice. There is no financial impact.

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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION

N/A

BACKGROUND

City of Laredo Fire Department / Emergency Management actively participates with community partners to assess and plan for needs during large-scale operations.
Incident planning has underscored the necessity of such a Memorandum of Understanding in anticipation of unforeseen events.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

N/A

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

recommendation

Staff recommends approval of the MOU.

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Fiscal Impact

Fiscal Year:                                                                                                          2026

Budgeted Y/N?:                                                                                    N/A

Source of Funds:                                                                                     N/A

Account #:                                                                                                          N/A

Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N:                      N/A

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

There is no financial impact.