SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Embarcadero Water Supply Company, LLC, for FY 2025-2026 in an amount not to exceed $2,500,586.13. This money will be to reimburse Embarcadero Water Supply Company, LLC, for the work performed. The contract provides for the relocation of Embarcadero’s irrigation system necessitated by construction of the World Trade Bridge Expansion Project, including related water intake infrastructure improvements, and supports a proposed 4.6625-acre land donation from Fasken Management, LLC, required to facilitate the project. Funding is available in the Bridge Construction Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The City of Laredo Bridge System and Fasken Management, LLC (Owner) agreed to their most current proposal for the relocation of their irrigation system required to facilitate the construction of the new World Trade Bridge northbound bridge on this project. They are the current landowner for the parcel that will eventually be donated for the purpose of bridge construction.
The Owner will engage one or more consultant(s) including but not limited to engineers, surveyors, and testing companies with respect to the Project, as set forth herein; will engage one or more contractor(s) to perform the Work with respect to the Project, as described herein. The City of Laredo agrees to reimburse Owner for its costs associated with the Work pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein.
Upon completion of the Work, Owner shall submit the following to the City: (1) a certificate of substantial completion of the Work from the engineer for the Project (the “Project Engineer”) certifying that the Work has been substantially completed in accordance with the plans and specifications; (2) a request for the total sum of the Costs (as defined hereinafter) of the Work; and (3) copies of all of the invoices, applications for payment or other statements related to the Costs of the Work. “Costs” means 100% of the cost of materials, labor, engineering fees and other professional fees and other direct costs actually paid by Owner with respect to the Work for the Project. The City agrees to waive any and all permit and inspection fees, if any, required for the Work. The City shall review the information from Owner required for the reimbursement of the Costs of the Work and, within thirty (30) days of its receipt thereof, send a payment in the amount of the total sum of the Costs of the Work (the “Reimbursement”) to Owner.
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
• Goal 11.3: Participate in the support of innovative strategies for alleviation of long border wait times, infrastructure improvements, public safety, economic development, border inspection and national security at the international border.
• Policy 11.3.7: Improve the World Trade Bridge traffic signal phasing and timing.
Summary of alignment: By optimizing signal operations, the initiative helps enhance traffic flow, reduce congestion and delays, improve safety, and increase the overall efficiency of cross-border trade operations, reinforcing Laredo’s role as a vital international trade corridor.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Approval of Motion.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Bridge Construction Fund
Account #: 553-4050-584-7301
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the Bridge Construction Fund.