SUBJECT
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Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY25-26 Solid Waste budget by appropriating a drawdown in the amount of $818,089.77 to appropriate funds to replace burned rental garbage truck and equipment purchase.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies): Solid Waste will continue to ensure high quality services that protect the community and environment.
Summary of alignment: Solid Waste commitment to deliver dependable services and making sure equipment is replaced in a timely manner which are important to continue with sanitation services for environmental protection.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On September 15, 2025 City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Budget
BACKGROUND
On June 24, 2025 a total of four (4) garbage trucks caught on fire. Three (3) are Solid Waste and one (1) rental from Big Truck Rental (BTR). Texas Municipal League (TML) concluded that all four (4) trucks were a total loss. Consideration to authorize a drawdown of $818,089.77 to replace burned rental garbage truck and equipment purchase.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Introduction of the Ordinance
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Solid Waste
Account #: 556-2550-534-0405/556-2550-535-9004
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the Solid Waste Fund
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Solid Waste Fund: |
Annual Budget FY 2025-2026 |
Proposed Amendment |
Amended Budget FY 2024-2025 |
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Opening Balance |
$35,739,923 |
-$818,089.77 |
$34,921,833.23 |
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Settle with (BTR) |
$0 |
$403,599.55 |
$403,599.55 |
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Capital Outlay Automotive |
$6,152,883 |
414,490.22 |
6,567,373.22 |