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An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 1, Section 2-16, "Departments of the City" of the Code of Ordinances by consolidating Planning and Zoning Department and Building Development Services Division, and creating the Development Services Department; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing that the ordinance shall be cumulative, providing for severability clause, and providing for publication and effective date
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On May 19, 2025, the City Council approved the Laredo Efficiency and Innovation Plan (LEIP), which authorized the organizational restructuring that placed Building Development Services under the Planning & Zoning Department.
BACKGROUND
On May 19, 2025, the City Council approved the Laredo Efficiency and Innovation Plan (LEIP), which included the consolidation of Building Development Services and Planning & Zoning to improve operational efficiency, coordination, and service delivery. As part of the organizational restructuring, the consolidated department is being designated as the Development Services Department to more accurately reflect the scope and responsibilities of the department.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that City Council approve this Ordinance.
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