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24-2191
| 1 | 1. | Communications | Update on discussions with Mexican counterparts on preparations for possible migrant caravan heading to southern Texas border. | | |
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24-2192
| 1 | 2. | Communications | Emergency Management Director update on a progress report from management regarding the Mayor's five measures:
1) Status of illegal connections
2) Status of amnesty program
3) Status on rebates to the community
4) Status of assistance to local businesses
5) Status of proper staffing and public engagement with the community | | |
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24-2197
| 1 | 3. | Communications | This weekend marks the kickoff of the Toys for Tots seasonal program, a fantastic initiative led by the US Marine Corps Reserves. As the holiday season approaches, this program aims to spread joy and kindness to families in need by providing gifts to children.We encourage everyone to participate in this wonderful mission and help bring smiles to many faces this Christmas. | | |
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APPT. - 112
| 1 | 1. | Appointment | Appointment by City Manager of Jesus Esparza to the downtown TIRZ as the City Manager appointee to replace City Manager Joseph Neeb. | | |
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APPT. - 113
| 1 | 2. | Appointment | Appointment by Council Member Melissa Cigarroa of Miriam Joseline Ayala to the Laredo Animal Care Services Committee. | | |
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APPT. - 114
| 1 | 3. | Appointment | Appointment by Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño of Magali Rodriguez to the Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Committee. | | |
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APPT. - 115
| 1 | 4. | Appointment | Appointment by Council Member Gilbert Gonzalez of Gabriela Morales to the Laredo Commission for Woman. | | |
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24-2096
| 1 | 1. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute all documents necessary to complete the sale of the “surface only” of closed section of Urbahn Avenue at its appraised fair market value of $21,000 to Adrian Golarte Jr. Described as a 0.18 tract section of Urbahn Avenue R.O.W. between Santa Clara Street and Pecan Street, said 0.18-acre tract of land between Block 209 and Block 208 is situated in District II, Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County. The City of Laredo reserves any and all visible and apparent easements recorded or not recorded; approving and providing for an effective date. | | |
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24-2117
| 1 | 2. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 348.2 acres, as further described by meets and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located south of Beltway Parkway and west of Interstate 35, from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application.
ZC-080-2024
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24-2121
| 1 | 3. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authoring the City Manager to negotiate and execute all documents necessary to complete the sale of the “surface only” of closed section of Urbahn Avenue at its appraised fair market value of $21,000 to Dwain Ries Landrum. Described as a 0.18 tract section of Urbahn Avenue R.O.W. between Santa Clara Street and Pecan Street, said 0.18 acre tract of land between Block 209 and Block 208 is situated in District II, Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County. The City of Laredo reserves any and all apparent easements recorded or not recorded; approving and providing for an effective date. | | |
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24-2124
| 1 | 4. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 12.1 acres, as further described by meets and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located north of FM 1472 and east of Man United Street, from AG (Agricultural District) and B-4 (Highway Commercial District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application.
ZC-083-2024
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24-2125
| 1 | 5. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 5.6 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located at 20881 FM 1472, from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application.
ZC-070-2024
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24-2126
| 1 | 6. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 0.87 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located at 20889 FM 1472, from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application.
ZC-094-2024
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24-2127
| 1 | 7. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a special use permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on building 1G, Falcon Centre out of Lot 3, Block 1, Del Mar North Filing Number One, located at 7718 McPherson Road, Suite 106 (2,348 square feet).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application.
ZC-079-2024
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24-2128
| 1 | 8. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 4.0 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located north of Manzanillo Street and west of Cuatro Vientos Road, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application.
ZC-090-2024
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24-2129
| 1 | 9. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 11.9 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located north of Manzanillo Street and west of Cuatro Vientos Road, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density Residential District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application.
ZC-091-2024
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24-2130
| 1 | 10. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 5, Block 1, D&J Alexander, Phase 15, Alexander Crossing Plaza, Lot 5, Block 1 and Lot 5, Block 2, located at 7505 Raymond Chandler Drive, from B-3 (Community Business District) and B-1 (Limited Business District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application.
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24-2136
| 1 | 11. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 15, Block 1, Troon Subdivision, Unit 1, located at 1220 Lyles Loop, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-S (Residential Suburban District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application.
ZC-085-2024
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24-2137
| 1 | 12. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4 and the East 1/3 of Lot 3, Block 426, Eastern Division, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located at 119 East Saunders Street, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed zone change and staff does not support the application.
ZC-086-2024
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24-2139
| 1 | 13. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 8.7 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located south of Felicity Drive and west of Cuatro Vientos Road, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application.
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24-2155
| 1 | 14. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | A public hearing and introductory ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas amending Chapter 31 (utilities), ARTICLE III, (water), Division 3 (rates and charges), Section 31-141 (water availability) (f); providing for publication and an effective date. | | |
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24-2077
| 1 | 15. | Introductory Ordinance | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an airline lease agreement between the City of Laredo and Aerotransportes Rafilher S.A. de C.V., d/b/a Aerus, San Luis Potosi, México, for exclusive use space and joint use space located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop at the Laredo International Airport terminal building, to conduct commercial air transportation services. The proposed lease term is for one year commencing on November 1, 2024 and ending on October 31, 2025, with an option to renew for one additional year. As an incentive for new air service, the city agrees to waive 100% of the airline’s rent, landing fees, and FIS fee obligations for the first 12 consecutive months of the airline’s flights to the Laredo International Airport. | | |
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24-2157
| 1 | 16. | Introductory Ordinance | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY 24-25 Water Availability Fund’s budget by approving a draw down from fund balance and appropriating expenses in the amount of $3,137,164.00 to cover the Goodwill Rebate and Small Business Assistance program related to the October 2024 water boil notice incident. | | |
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2024-O-269
| 1 | 17. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 6 (Pay Administration), of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, specifically Section 2-87.7 policy by amending Section (c)(8) and adding (c)(9) for purposes of giving the city manager the authority to make determinations regarding compensation to employees for exceptional performance and contributions during emergencies. | | |
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2024-O-240
| 1 | 18. | Final Readings | Approval of a First Amendment to Rooftop license agreement between Pinnacle Towers III, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and the City of Laredo for the use of space at the Hamilton Hotel for the purposes of IT connectivity.
The initial term of this agreement will be five years commencing on July 31, 2024 and ending on July 30, 2029; term shall automatically extend for two renewal periods of five years each unless either party provides written notice to the other of its election not to renew 180 days prior to the end of the current term. Rent shall be 718.92 cents per month with a CPI increase on every anniversary of such date thereafter. | | |
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2024-O-251
| 1 | 19. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, designating the city limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction, ETJ (five miles outside city limits) as the Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone for commercial/industrial tax abatements; establishing the boundaries thereof and other matters relating thereto; declaring findings of fact; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date of December 1, 2024. | | |
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2024-O-252
| 1 | 20. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas amending Chapter 23, Section 23-6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo to amend the field rental fees to $150.00 per field, $35.00 for lights, $40.00 for marking, $150.00 for concession, deposit of 40% of total rental fees and $750.00 for complex rental rate and amending the City of Laredo FY2024-25 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $38,000.00. Revenues are from funds generated by the field rental fees and will be used for supplies, and maintenance of the facilities; containing a savings clause; containing a severability clause and, providing an effective date. New fees will be deposited into General Fund and Recreation Fund. | | |
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2024-O-253
| 1 | 21. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Ordinance #2016-O-012, which establishes the adoption of a pet agreement for all the City of Laredo Airport Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 150 Noise Compatibility Program and the Jose A. Flores Duplexes single-family units and managed by the Community Development, Municipal Housing Division, by revising the terms and conditions of the agreement by which tenants are allowed to keep pets. | | |
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2024-R-324
| 1 | 22. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, ratifying the acceptance of a grant by the City Manager in the amount of $111,111.11 from the Texas Department of Transportation’s Routine Airport Maintenance Program. Funds will be used for airport maintenance at the Laredo International Airport. Local match of $11,111.11 is available in the Airport Construction Fund. | | |
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24-2033
| 1 | 23. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to purchase two 2024 Chevrolet 2500 Express vans for a total amount of $104,789.00 from Lake Country Chevrolet, Jasper, TX, through TIPS USA contract No. 210907. Funding is available in the Laredo International Airport Operations Fund. | | |
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24-2088
| 1 | 24. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the City Manager to execute a ground handling service agreement with Aerotransportes Rafilher S.A. de C.V., San Luis Potosí, México (“Aerus”), to conduct ground handling services consisting of the arrival and subsequent departure of aircrafts owned and operated by the airline. The term of the agreement is for two years, commencing on November 1, 2024, and ending on October 31, 2026. The City will collect from the carrier, a flat fee of $6,500.00 monthly for one flight that will be serviced Monday through Friday. | | |
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2024-R-342
| 1 | 25. | Resolution | A Resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the election results of the General Election and Special Election of the City of Laredo held on November 5, 2024 for the purpose of electing City officials for City Council Districts IV, V, VII, and VIII; and for the proposed Charter Amendment propositions. | | |
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2024-R-341
| 1 | 26. | Resolution | A Resolution ordering and proclaiming a General City Runoff Election to be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024; designating polling places; providing for publication; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract in the amount of $50,409.67 with the Webb County Elections Office / Administrator for the purpose of conducting the election. | | |
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24-2014
| 1 | 27. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to enter into multiple contracts and award 2024 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program funds made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the total amounts of:
1. $221,391.00 to Bethany House of Laredo, Inc., for shelter operations, provision of essential services, street outreach services, homelessness prevention assistance, rapid re-housing assistance, and homeless management information system.
2. $40,000.00 to Casa de Misericordia (CASA) for the operations of their shelter.
Funding is available in the Emergency Solutions Grant Fund- 2024 ESG Program. | | |
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24-2123
| 1 | 28. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing City Manager to execute contract with Bethany House of Laredo, Inc. for FY 2024-2025 in the amount of $440,000.00. This public service project is part of the approved activities in our 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan and is part of the approved 5-year agreement with Bethany House of Laredo and the City to ensure the success and sustainability of the proposed shelter expansion project. These funds are available from the Community Development Fund- 50th Action Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). | | |
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24-2174
| 1 | 29. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to execute contract with American Electric Power (AEP) for the public utility relocation work on blocks 1100 and 1200 of Zaragoza Street, at an amount of $137,823.03. This project is part of the TIRZ No.1 Downtown Improvements Project / Zaragoza Street. Funding is available in the TIRZ No.1 2021B Certificates of Obligation. | | |
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24-1897
| 1 | 30. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to execute payments to Laredo Trade and Travel Center, d/b/a Casa Laredo, for the Monterrey office's daily operations. Total budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 is $195,000.00 and expenses will not exceed this amount. Funding is available in the Convention & Visitors Bureau Department Budget. | | |
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2024-R-235
| 1 | 31. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept setting a temporary construction speed zone limit at FM 1472, to 60 MPH from FM 3338 (Mile Point 10.070) to Pinnacle Rd. (Mile Point 11.058/ 0.988 Miles). | | |
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24-2100
| 1 | 32. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of change order No.3, a total decrease of $65,277.43 to balance quantities, for Fasken Community Center Pool & Amenities Project, to Celso Gonzalez Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas. Ratification of final payment in the amount of $44,240.36. The construction contract amount including this change order is $512,231.17. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund and 2019 CO Bond. | | |
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24-1570
| 1 | 33. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of the Fasken Community Center Tree House Project as complete by Studio Cortes, LLC. The final completion date was May 31, 2024 in accordance with the terms and conditions under contract. However, the contract time was increased by 15 days due to rain days and City Holidays, and actual work was completed on August 2, 2024 for an overall of 48 calendar days of liquidated damages at $200.00 per day for a total amount of $9,600.00. Original contract amount is $54,016.00, and final payment to Studio Cortes, LLC is $44,416.00. Funding is available in the District VII priority fund and Capital Improvement Fund. Contingent on the approval of File 24-1564. | | |
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24-1863
| 1 | 34. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew contract FY22-087 with Linde Gas & Equipment, Danbury, CT., as the primary vendor and Tims South Texas, Laredo, TX., as the secondary vendor for an annual amount not to exceed $60,000.00. This contract is for the rental of cylinders and the purchase of welding gases and medical oxygen used by various City of Laredo departments. The term of this contract was for a period of two years; contract has the option to renew for one additional two year periods upon mutual agreement of the parties. This is the last extension period. Funding is available in the respective departmental budgets. | | |
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24-2007
| 1 | 35. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew contracts for the purchase of Automotive Parts for the Laredo Fire Department in an annual amount not to exceed $150,000.00 to the following local vendors:
1.Advance Auto Parts, Laredo, Texas - OMNIA contract # R-LD-23013-01
2.NAPA Auto Parts, Laredo, Texas - Sourcewell contract #032521-GPC
3.Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo, Texas - Buyboard contract #715-23
These purchases will be done utilizing Purchasing Cooperative Contracts and on an as needed basis for all Laredo Fire Department units. Items include but are not limited to batteries, rotors, disks, shocks, alternators, air filters, etc. The term of this contract was for a period of one year, and may be renewed for three additional one-year periods upon mutual agreement of parties.
This is the first of three extension periods.
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24-2078
| 1 | 36. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve a contract with Galls LLC, Lexington, KY, in an amount not to exceed $283,500.00 for the purchase of fire department uniforms utilizing Buyboard Cooperative Contract 670-22. The term of this contract is for one year. Funding is available in the General Fund- Fire Department. | | |
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24-1768
| 1 | 37. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award annual service contract FY24-103 to provide safety inspection services for all Non-DOT and DOT medium size fleet vehicles with the following bidders:
A. Section I: R&S Inspection Center, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $30,000.00 (Primary Vendor);
B. Section I: Rotex Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $20,000.00 (Secondary Vendor);
C. Section I: Rotex Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $20,000.00 (Primary Vendor);
D. Section I: R&S Inspection Center , Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $20,000.00 (Secondary Vendor).
Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. | | |
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24-1948
| 1 | 38. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award annual supply contract FY24-108 to the following bidders:
1). Velco Inc., Laredo, Texas in an annual amount up to $70,000.00 (Primary Vendor);
2). Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo, Texas in an annual amount up to $40,000.00 (Secondary Vendor).
for the fabrication of hydraulic hoses with fittings for the City’s heavy equipment. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for three additional one year periods, each upon mutual agreement of the parties and contingent upon future funding appropriations. All hoses will be purchased on as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. | | |
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24-2038
| 1 | 39. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award annual contracts FY24-114 for the purchase of police and passenger car tires to the following low responsive/responsible bidders:
1. Section I: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio, in an amount up to $100,000.00 (Primary Vendor); and
2. Section I: Southern Tire Mart, Columbia, Missouri in an amount up to $90,000.00 (Secondary Vendor); and
3. Section II: Southern Tire Mart, Columbia, Missouri in an amount up to $70,000.00 (Primary Vendor); and
4. Section II: Toro Automotive Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $70,000.00 (Secondary Vendor).
All tires will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This contract may be extended three additional one year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. | | |
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24-2056
| 1 | 40. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award two-year supply contract FY24-118 for the purchase of automotive parts for the Fleet Department to the following vendors:
1) Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo, Texas in a two-year amount of $700,000.00;
Section I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, and XVII,
(Primary Vendor);
2) O’Reilly Auto Parts, Springfield, Missouri in a two-year amount of $300,000.00;
Section I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, and XVII,
(Secondary Vendor);
3) Toro Automotive, Laredo, Texas in a two-year amount of $300,000.00;
Section I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, and XVII,
(Secondary Vendor);
4) Advance Auto Parts, Raleigh, North Carolina in a two-year amount of $300,000.00;
Section I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, and XVII,
(Secondary Vendor).
This contract establishes annual purchase prices and a percentage discount on parts utilized during city vehicle repairs. All parts will be purchased on an as-needed basis. The term | | |
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2024-R-339
| 1 | 41. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract amendment from The Women’s Health and Family Planning Association of Texas (WHFPT), d.b.a Every Body Texas Quality Improvement and Access Fund (Part A), for the WHFPT Title X Family Planning Grant in the additional amount of $6,113.57, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from April 01, 2024 through March 31, 2025. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - WHFPT Title X Family Planning Grant. | | |
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24-2132
| 1 | 42. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of the purchase of office furniture and installation from Kimball International d.b.a Kimball Office Inc., Jasper, IN. (G&S Office Supply) OMNIA Contract #R191811, in the amount not to exceed $70,000.00 for the Public Health Department Administration Division. Funding is available in the Public Health Department fund. | | |
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2024-R-338
| 1 | 43. | Resolution | A Resolution Of The City Of Laredo, Texas, authoring the City Manager to implement the City of Laredo Classification and Compensation Policy; providing for a severability clause and effective date upon passage. | | |
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24-2188
| 1 | 44. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve the City Manager’s performance evaluation of the City Attorney and authorize a four (4%) annual merit increase to the City Attorney’s base salary, effective as of the anniversary date of June 27, 2024, in accordance with the terms of the employment agreement, with an effective date of implementation. | | |
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24-2070
| 1 | 45. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the City Manager to enter a service contract agreement with Texas Multi-Chem in a one-time total amount of $72,026.00 utilizing BuyBoard Contract #705-23 to prepare both Slaughter Park and Freddy Benavides Baseball Fields for the 2025 Border Olympics tournament. | | |
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24-2140
| 1 | 46. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona in the amount of $974,880.00 for the purchase of 200 less-lethal deployment devices (tasers). The purchase of these devices shall be made using BuyBoard No. 698-23. Funding is available in 2024 Certificate of Obligation Bond. | | |
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24-2142
| 1 | 47. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase of unmarked units from Sames Motor Company, Laredo, TX, in the amount of $2,106,174.05. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the TIPS-USA Pricing Program Contract No. 240901. Funding is available in the 2024 Certificate of Obligation Bond. | | |
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24-2063
| 1 | 48. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award contract FY25-007 to the following vendor:
GO-CRETE, Laredo, Texas, as a secondary vendor (supplier) for the purchase of ready-mix cement (job site delivered) for Public Works and various
city departments for an amount of $500,000.00 annually. The term of the contract shall
be for a period of one, two years, beginning as of the date of its execution and may be
extended for one additional one, two year periods, upon mutual agreement. All
materials are purchased on an as needed basis. Funding for this contract is available
in the respective City departments' operational budget. | | |
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24-2065
| 1 | 49. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual supply contract FY24-005 to the following bidders:
1) CMC Commercial Metals, Laredo, Texas, for an annual amount of up to
$300,000.00 (Primary Vendor) and;
2) Beaver's Source LLC, Laredo Texas, for an annual amount of up to $100,000.00
(Secondary Vendor).
This contract establishes pricing for the purchase of construction materials such as
lumber, tools for concrete/construction, steel, rebar wire and mesh needed for repairs
and construction projects. All materials will be purchased on an as-needed basis. The
term of this contract shall be for a period of one year and is contingent upon the
availability of appropriated funds. This is the first of two, one year extension periods. Funding is available in the Public Works Department General Fund. | | |
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24-2066
| 1 | 50. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew contract FY24-006 to sole bidder LG Concrete, Laredo, Texas, as a fourth supplier for the purchase of ready-mix cement (job site delivered) for Public Works and various city departments for an annual amount of $250,000.00. This
contract will be for a one-year period and is contingent upon the availability of
appropriated funds. Can be renewed for three one year extension periods upon mutual agreement of both parties, this is extension 1 of 3. All materials will be purchased on an as-needed basis. Funding for this contract is available in the respective City departments' Operational Budget. | | |
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24-1871
| 1 | 51. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve a cooperative contract for the rental of seven automated trucks from Big Truck Rental, LLP. Tampa, FL. in the total amount of $1,211,200.00 utilizing the OMNIA Partners National Cooperative contract #2019000319 for the Solid Waste Services Department, trucks will be rented for daily garbage and recycle pick up for a period of one year. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Fund. | | |
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24-1909
| 1 | 52. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase contract of ten Peterbilt 520 ASL automated side loaders from Rush Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in the total amount of $4,203,500.00 for the Solid Waste Department. This purchase is utilizing Cooperative Purchasing Program Buy Board contract 723-23 offered by vendor. These trucks are to replace units which have already reached their useful life. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Fund. | | |
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24-1983
| 1 | 53. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew contract FY 24-013 Dirt Hauling Services to Double D Trucking Laredo, Texas in the annual amount of $784,000.00, for the purchase and hauling of approximately 175,000 tons of earthen soils to the City’s Solid Waste Facility. The term for this renewal will be for one year, this is the first of three extension periods. There was no price increase for this extension period. All earthen soils will be purchased on an as needed basis. These soils are used to cover the landfill cells on a weekly basis in accordance with TCEQ requirements. Renewal will commence on November 20, 2024. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Department Fund. | | |
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24-1996
| 1 | 54. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew contract FY22-009 with Gutierrez Machine and Welding Shop Laredo, Texas in the annual amount of $100,000.00, for providing welding repair and fabrication services for the Solid Waste Services Department. Services include, but are not limited to repairs to equipment or items brought to the shop that require welding or fabrication. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year, this is third and last extension period. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Department Fund. | | |
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24-1998
| 1 | 55. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the renewal of the purchase contract for waste and recyclable carts to Toter Inc. Statesville, North Carolina in the amount of $568,461.50. This purchase is utilizing the Omnia Cooperative Purchasing contract 226024-2. Term of this contract is for one year, this is the first of four renewal options. These waste containers are designed for household garbage and can be used with both semi-automated and automated systems. Solid Waste Department will make a purchase of 9,408 (96 gallon) garbage/refuse carts. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Fund. | | |
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2024-R-345
| 1 | 56. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City of Laredo, Texas casting all 1,039 votes to which the City is entitled, based on tax levy, for Council Member Gilbert Gonzalez., the City of Laredo's candidate to the Webb County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the term commencing on January 1, 2025 as per passage of Senate Bill 2 of the 88th Legislature in 2023 and Section 6.03 of the Texas Property Tax Code; and directing the City Secretary to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Chief Appraiser of the Webb County Appraisal District before December 15, 2024. | | |
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24-2031
| 1 | 57. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual supply contract FY24-007 with ACT Pipe & Supply, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $500,000.00 for the purchase of smart fire hydrants and repair kits for the City of Laredo's Utilities Department. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This contract will be for a one-year period and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This is the first of three extension periods. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund. | | |
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2024-R-325
| 1 | 58. | Resolution | A Resolution of the city council of the City of Laredo, Texas approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit an application for membership with the legacy water supply corporation (“LWSC”); appointing the city manager to serve as the city’s authorized representative for interacting with the LWSC and to serve in any positions with the LWSC to promote the interests of the city and execute all necessary documents relating thereto. | | |
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24-1881
| 1 | 59. | Staff Report | Staff report with possible action on the collaboration between the Convention & Visitors Bureau and Webb County Heritage Foundation on the creation and implementation of a plan to identify historical events and promote them to tourists. | | |
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24-2059
| 1 | 60. | Staff Report | Discussion with possible action to accept and approve the Fasken Community Center Treehouse review by Internal Audit. | | |
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24-2134
| 1 | 61. | Closed Session | Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.072, Deliberation Regarding Real Property, to deliberate on subsidies in lease agreement between the City of Laredo, ASM Global, and 2L4L, for the Use of Uni-Trade Stadium, and any other matter incident thereto. | | |
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2024-RT-39
| 1 | 62. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | Consideration to renew annual supply contract FY22-013 with Arguindegui Oil Company, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $115,328.00 for the purchase of motor oil and lubricants for the Laredo Transit Department. All motor oil and lubricants will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for one-year period beginning as of the date of its execution. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the second (last) of two extension periods. Funding is available in the Laredo Transit Management Operations Fund. | | |
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24-C-244
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action, and in line with the recent passage of proposition 10, to send items to poll the public, and any matters related thereto.
Items include, but not limited to:
1. Does the public want a convention center or similar venue for the City?
2. Does the public want the City Council Members to be part-time of full time?
3. Does the public believe that City Council Members should receive pensions?
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24-C-245
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible action and information to the public on status of property formerly known as the Mercy Hospital property, and any matters related thereto. | | |
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24-C-246
| 1 | | Council Item | 3. Discussion with possible action on status of City Council electronic management training and voting system for council members, and any matters related thereto. | | |
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24-C-219
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action to explore an ordinance updating the land development code in regards to limitations on the building of new gas stations within 500-1000 feet from public schools, residences, hospitals, and childcare facilities to protect public safety from benzene and other harmful emissions, in accordance with EPA recommendations, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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24-C-247
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible action regarding the City's electronic payment systems for various city services and bill/fee payments, and any matters incident thereto. | | |
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24-C-217
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action to request a list of streets within District 8 that have experienced frequent water line breaks, to be repaired and reconstructed, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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24-C-231
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible action to rescind the classification of Elected Officials as a designated department of the City and remove them from employment as city employees in recognition of their status as simply elected officials who are not entitled to regular employee benefits and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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24-C-241
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion and Possible Action on the Review and Update of Truck Routes in Laredo to Align with Current Traffic Conditions, Safety Goals, and Stakeholder Recommendations, and Any Other Matters Incident Thereto. | | |
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24-C-230
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Presentation with possible action to support the Special Olympics 2025 and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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24-C-242
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Presentation by Marine Corps League Detachment 895 Commandant and Local Toys for Tots Coordinator Higinio "Gene" Reyes Jr., along with local partner Laredo Independent School District Trustee Rodolfo "Rudy" Morales to invite City Council, City Departments and the public to partake in this year toy drive donation by placing the donation boxes in City Buildings/Departments and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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24-C-243
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action to direct the City Manager to create a position in the Utilities Department for a dedicated staff member to investigate multiple secondary water sources and return to Council in 6 month with recommendations for a plan of action, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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24-C-233
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action to strengthen through amendment the City of Laredo Code of Ethics to require officeholders and candidates to file Personal Financial Disclosure Reports and Campaign Finance Reports on a timely manner and establish protocols and procedures for failing to do so to include daily penalties and fines and/or removal of office or ineligibility to appear on the ballot; and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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24-C-239
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible action on becoming an Institutional Sponsor with COMCE Noreste to support the City's promotion of foreign trade, logistics, and security within the supply chain for companies based in Nuevo Leon, Coahuila, Tamaulipas, Durango, Chihuahua, and Laredo Texas; and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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24-C-240
| 1 | | Council Item | 3. Discussion with possible action to dedicate the Lyon Water Tanks/Community Wellness Area (park, dog park, and walking trail) in memory of Lupita Cortez; and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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