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An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Laredo Center for Urban Agriculture and Sustainability (LCUAS), only for the Garden Grounds of the "Canseco House", excluding the house and storage room on 1415 Chihuahua St., in the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas. The new lease terms will be of three (3) years with an annual rate set and agreed by both parties at one dollar per year.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
* Policy 4.1.7 - Support and expand community gardens and urban farms
"Support and expand community gardens and urban farms to increase local food production, provide educational opportunities, and enhance neighborhood cohesion."
Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 4.4
Relevance: The lease directly enables the LCUAS to continue operating its garden site, thereby fostering urban agriculture and supporting community-driven sustainability and education.
* Goal 4.1 - Strengthen and expand Laredo's green infrastructure network
"Protect, enhance, and expand Laredo's network of natural areas, parks, open space, trails, and greenways to preserve the city's environmental quality and provide recreation, transportation, and resilience benefits."
Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 4.2
Relevance: By preserving the garden use of this site, the lease contributes to green space activation and community resilience in the central city.
* Goal 7.3 - Promote healthy eating and active lifestyles
"Promote programs and policies that enable Laredoans to make healthy lifestyle choices and ensure access to fresh, healthy food."
Viva Laredo City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 7.24
Relevance: LCUAS's mission and programming directly encourage healthy food access and sustainability education, reinforcing public health objectives.
* Goal 8.3 - Expand partnerships with educational and non-profit institutions
"Leverage the resources, know...
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