SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to purchase a 0.42-acre (18,295 sq. ft.) tract of land for the Green Meadow Drive Lift Station Project "surface only" from D&J Alexander Investments, LLC, for $340,000.00 approximately $18.58 per square foot. A 0.42-acre tract, more or less, out of a tract of land conveyed to D&J Alexander Investments, LLC, recorded in volume 4164, pages 705-710, official public records, Webb County, Texas, situated in Porcion 26, Agustin Sanchez, original grantee, abstract 282 within the City of Laredo, Webb County Texas. Tract of land is being more particularly described and depicted in "Exhibit A". Provided for an effective date. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund - 2024 Sewer Revenue Bond.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s) / policy(ies):
• Policy 6.3.1 - Maintain and upgrade the City’s water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure.
(Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 6.21)
“Maintain, upgrade, and expand water, wastewater, and stormwater systems to meet the needs of existing and future development.”
Relevance: This policy directly supports investment in wastewater infrastructure projects such as lift stations that ensure system reliability and capacity.
• Policy 6.3.2 - Prioritize infrastructure projects that improve system efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.
(Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 6.21)
“Prioritize capital improvement projects that improve the efficiency and longevity of the City’s water and wastewater systems.”
Relevance: Expanding the lift station footprint enhances system access and reduces operational challenges, aligning with the goal of improving efficiency.
• Goal 6.3 - Provide reliable and efficient water and wastewater systems.
(Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 6.20)
“Provide high-quality and efficient water and wastewater services that support health, safety, and economic development.”
Relevance: The purchase directly advances this goal by supporting system reliability and access improvements essential for public health and continued development.
Summary of Alignment
The proposed land acquisition for the Green Meadow Drive Lift Station Project aligns strongly with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan’s infrastructure and public services goals. By expanding the lift station footprint and improving access, the project ensures operational efficiency, safety, and reliability-key objectives under Goal 6.3 and Policies 6.3.1-6.3.2. The action supports sustainable growth and infrastructure resilience, consistent with the Plan’s broader themes of public health, sustainability, and long-term infrastructure stewardship.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The 0.42-acre (18,295 sq. ft.) tract of land is needed to improve the access to the existing lift station.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Staff recommends the acquisition of the said tract.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025-2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: 2024 Sewer Revenue Bond
Account #: 559-9884-535-9101
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N:
FINANCIAL IMPACT: