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An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY2025 Capital Grant Fund to appropriate revenues and expenses in the amount of $1,368,770.00 for the Texas Department of Transportation TASA (Transportation Alternative Set Aside) grant for City improvements to and construction of sidewalks, curb and gutter, cross-surface materials, pavement markings, lighting, landscaping and select utility relocation along Salinas Avenue between Iturbide Street and Water Street. The local match will be funded by the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 (TIRZ No 1). Grant will be allocated in the Capital Grant Fund. Providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
* Goal 6.1 - "Improve access to safe and inclusive mobility options for all people."
(Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 6.6)
Relevance: This infrastructure investment enhances safe pedestrian access downtown and supports inclusive mobility through upgraded sidewalks and lighting.
* Policy 6.1.1 - "Prioritize the needs of pedestrians and cyclists, especially in Downtown, near schools, and in low-mobility neighborhoods."
(Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 6.7)
Relevance: The improvements take place in the Downtown area and directly support pedestrian mobility, aligning with this policy's priority focus areas.
* Policy 6.1.4 - "Upgrade sidewalks, pedestrian ramps, lighting, signage, and other amenities in identified pedestrian districts."
(Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan, p. 6.8)
Relevance: The project includes sidewalk upgrades, lighting, and markings, fulfilling this policy's directive to invest in pedestrian infrastructure.
* Policy 8.4.1 - "Encourage public and private investment in Downtown improvements, including streetscape enhancements and infrastr...
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