SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to approve Payment Estimate No. 14 in the amount of $322,462.00 to Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Inc. This amount includes the release of partial retainage totaling $288,908.00, consisting of $63,500.00 for escalators and $225,408.00 for the roof. The escalators and roof are hereby accepted as complete. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund FAA Grant 102, the Laredo International Airport Fund FAA Grant 103, and Airport Operations Fund.
The project’s final contract amount is $17,134,160.00, with overall completion at 39.66%. Funding is available through the Airport Construction Fund, including FAA AIP Grant No. 102 (90% FAA / 10% LRD), FAA ATP Grant No. 103 (95% FAA / 5% LRD), and Airport Operation Funds.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On April 17, 2023 City Council approved the construction contract to Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Inc.in the amount of $17,134,160.00 for the FY23-ENG-05 Laredo International Airport Terminal Improvements project.
BACKGROUND
This is the release of the retainage for escalators and roof and accepting these two items as complete, meeting plans and specifications.
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating:
High
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Policy 4.15.2 The Laredo International Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan as approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supports infrastructure improvements and capital improvements for facilities, hangars & air cargo warehouses
Summary of alignment:
The Viva Laredo plan and Laredo International Airport are closely aligned, with the airport acting as a critical infrastructure asset that enables tourism, economic growth, and cross-border collaboration. While the airport’s current scale limits global reach, it still plays a central role in achieving the plan’s objectives by improving accessibility and supporting regional development.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Approval for Motion
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Airport Construction & LIA Fund
Account #: 433-3609-585-9301-$11,333,334, 433-3682-585-9301-$347,740, 242-3644-585-9301-$5,453,086
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund: FAA AIP Grant No. 102 (FAA 90%-LRD-10%), Laredo International Airport FAA ATP Grant 103 (FAA 95%-LRD 5%) and Airport Operations Fund.
Accounts:
433-3609-585-9301-$11,333,334
433-3682-585-9301-$347,740
242-3644-585-9301-$5,453,086