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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: As Amended
Meeting date/time: 2/18/2025 5:30 PM Minutes status: Approved  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers
A-2025-R-02
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25-348 11.CommunicationsPresentation by Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino, providing general comments on city matters, upcoming initiatives, and other relevant updates for the Council and the public.   Action details Not available
APPT. - 05 11.AppointmentAppointment by City Manager of Gilbert Reyes, Victor M. Navarro, Alex Silva, Judith Mena & Emily Garcia to Keep Laredo Beautiful Board.   Action details Not available
APPT - 21 12.AppointmentAppointment by Council Member Ruben Gutierrez of Sergio Hernandez to the Transportation and Traffic Advisory Committee.    Action details Not available
APPT - 22 13.AppointmentAppointment by Council Member Vanessa Perez of Jose Arreazola to the Ethics Commission.   Action details Not available
APPT - 23 14.AppointmentAppointment by Council Member Vanessa Perez of Elizabeth Riojas to the Municipal Civil Service Commission.   Action details Not available
25-238 11.Public HearingProviding community residents an opportunity to comment on their housing and community needs and the projects they wish to see funded. Comments received will be made part of the City’s 2025-2026 One Year Action Plan and 2025-2029 Five Year Consolidated Plan that will outline how funding for the programs listed below, made available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will be utilized. The City’s Community Development Department is planning its 2025 projects/activities based on the past 2024 allocation, as estimated below: 51st Action Year: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) $3,032,219.00 HOME Investment Partnership Grant (HOME) $957,640.68 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) $283,741.00 Activities/Projects planned for the 2025-2026 Action Year are contingent on approved allocation amount. All proposed activities' budgets will be proportionally increased or decreased from the estimated funding levels to match actual allocation amounts. Any changes to the activities/projects due to changes in allocation will be reflected in the City's 2025 Oclose and introducePass Action details Not available
25-26 12.Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinancePublic Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 2A, Block 823, Eastern Division, located at 1414 North Meadow Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed zone change and staff does not support the application. ZC-009-2025 District IIItablePass Action details Not available
25-25 13.Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinancePublic Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a special use permit for a tobacco shop on Lot 2A, Block 823, Eastern Division, located at 1414 North Meadow Avenue, suite number 4 (1,200 square feet). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff does not support the application. ZC-007-2025 District IIItablePass Action details Not available
25-91 14.Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinancePublic Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 9.6 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located north of Avenida Los Presidentes and east of Cuatro Vientos Road, from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-093-2024 District IIIclose and introducePass Action details Not available
25-92 1+5.Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinancePublic Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 29.4 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located south of La Arboleda Boulevard and west of EG Ranch Road, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) and R-2 (Multi-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. ZC-003-2025 District IIIclose and introducePass Action details Not available
25-93 16.Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinancePublic Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 5.1 acres, as further described by metes or bounds in attached Exhibit A, located north of Facultad Boulevard and west of US Highway 83, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-004-2025 District IIclose and introducePass Action details Not available
25-94 17.Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinancePublic Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 5.9 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located north of Wormser Road and west of Cuatro Vientos Road, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-1 (Limited Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed zone change and staff did not support the application. ZC-005-2025 District ItablePass Action details Not available
2025-O-47 18.Final ReadingsAn Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4, Block 848, Eastern Division, located at 1519 East San Pedro Street, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District). ZC-010-2025 District IVclose and introducePass Action details Not available
25-96 19.Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinancePublic Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 1.59 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located at 5601 Lago del Valle Drive, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area 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. ZC-011-2025 District IIIclose and introducePass Action details Not available
25-104 110.Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinancePublic Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 7 and Lot 8, Block 2084, Eastern Division, located at 1802 and 1804 Milk Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff did not support the application. ZC-012-2025 District IIclose and introducePass Action details Not available
25-105 111.Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinancePublic Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for an Auto Body Repair (Paint and Body Shop) on Lot 7 and Lot 8, Block 2084, Eastern Division, located at 1802 and 1804 Milk Street. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed conditional use permit with the addition to include a condition of an expiration date of 3 years. However, staff did not support the application. ZC-001-2025 District IIclose and introducePass Action details Not available
25-106 112.Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinancePublic Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a special use permit for a Tobacco Shop on Lot 1, Block 1, North America Industrial Park, Phase I, located at 102 North America Road, Suite Number 4 (833.35 square feet). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed special use permit and staff supports the application. ZC-002-2025 District VIIclose and introducePass Action details Not available
25-119 113.Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinancePublic Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 3.8 acres, located east of Bob Bullock Loop and south of Date Palm Drive, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District). The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-013-2025 District VIclose and introducePass Action details Not available
25-157 114.Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinanceAn Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 19, Article VIII, of the Code of Ordinances by adding sub-section (n) to prohibit the parking of vehicles on a public street within 8 feet of a mailbox.tablePass Action details Not available
25-229 115.Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinancePublic Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 18.7 acres, located south of Sierra Vista Boulevard and west of Cuatro Vientos Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-018-2025 District Iclose and introducePass Action details Not available
25-242 116.Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinancePublic Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 15, “Health and Sanitation,” Article VI “No Smoking in Public Places” of the Code of Ordinances, updating Section 15-78 “Definitions”, and section 15-80 “Designation of Smoking Area” providing protocols for required signage; providing a severability clause; providing a savings clause; and providing for an effective date.close and introducePass Action details Not available
25-243 117.Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinancePublic Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate revenues and expenditures in the amount of $435,000.00 for the Health Resources & Services Administration, HIV Ryan White 340B drug pricing reimbursement program, 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 - HIV Ryan White 340B Program.close and introducePass Action details Not available
25-249 118.Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinancePublic Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation application by Lucia Elizondo Paez, on behalf of All Carriers, Inc., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 8.55 acres, more or less, located south of FM 1472 and southeast of Thiesel Road. Providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning. Staff supports the application and initial zoning. AN-005-2024 District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perezclose and introducePass Action details Not available
25-250 119.Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinancePublic Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation application by George M. Beckelhymer on behalf of Pinnacle Mines Investments, LLC., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 13.4940 acres, more or less, located west of West Peak Road and north of El Pico Road. Providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning. Staff supports the application and initial zoning. AN-006-2024 District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perezclose and introducePass Action details Not available
25-251 120.Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinancePublic Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation application by Shashi Vaswani on behalf of Bastrop RM Investments, altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 120.32 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of FM 3338. Providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning. Staff supports the application and initial zoning. AN-007-2024 District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perezclose and introducePass Action details Not available
25-264 121.Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinancePublic Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the east one-half (1/2) of Lot 2, Block 248, Western Division, located at 914 Coke Street, from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff did not support the application. ZC-020-2025 District VIIIclose and introducePass Action details Not available
25-265 122.Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinancePublic Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 5, Block 2, Martinez Business Park, Unit 2, located at 1414 Jacaman Road, 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 did not support the application. ZC-016-2025 District Vclose and introducePass Action details Not available
25-266 123.Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinancePublic Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 8, Block 261, Eastern Division, located at 1907 Monterrey Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-021-2025 District VIIIclose and introducePass Action details Not available
25-301 124.Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinancePublic Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate revenues and expenditures in the amount of $250,000.00 for the Methodist Healthcare Ministries, Juntos for Better Health Grant, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from January 01, 2025 through December 31, 2025, with two one-year extensions through December 31, 2027 for a total grant amount of $750,000.00. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department fund - Juntos for Better Health.close and introducePass Action details Not available
2025-O-27 125.Final ReadingsAuthorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement renewal with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., as a sole source as per a Customs and Border Protection approved security contract, for approximately 120 square feet of office space and an exclusive office entry for approximately 1,020 square feet at Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge (Bridge II). Lease term will be for one year commencing April 1, 2025, and ending on March 31, 2026. The monthly rent will be $5,400.00. The lease agreement may be renewed for two additional one year period, upon mutual agreement of the parties. The lease may be terminated by either party with a thirty day notice. Lease payments will be deposited in the Bridge System Fund.introduce  Action details Not available
25-277 126.Second Reading An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to grant a non-exclusive franchise to Coyote Enviro STX to use the present and future streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, sideways, easements and other public rights-of-way of the City of Laredo, Texas for purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a commercial container refuse gathering and disposing service, setting for terms and conditions to govern the franchise; Providing a severability clause, a savings clause and an effective date. Franchise fees will be deposited into General Fund.approvePass Action details Not available
2025-O-15 127.Final ReadingsAn Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 6, “Animals and Fowl” of the Code of Ordinances by reinstating the full function of Animal Care Services as a division of the Laredo Public Health Department; abolishing the Animal Care Department and Director position originated through Ordinance 2016-O-132; designating an Assistant Director with supervisory responsibility over the division; defining key terms; setting enforceable restrictions of animal ownership and keeping in conformance with current state law; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date.   Action details Not available
2025-O-19 128.Final ReadingsAn Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between the City of Laredo and the Adex Trading, Inc., for a property located at 2015 Pappas, constituting of approximately 97,183 square feet of land, including approximately 28,366 square feet of building space known as Building No. 1315. Lease term shall be for five years, commencing on January 1, 2025 with four options, each equal to five years, upon mutual agreement of the parties. The monthly rent shall be $6,973.00 and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).approvePass Action details Not available
2025-O-18 129.Final ReadingsAn Ordinance of the City Of Laredo, Texas, amending the pay structure for department Directors and above by transitioning from the current wage scale (R43-R47) to a new structure (217-221) based on the Segal Study recommendations, excluding certain employee categories, and providing for severability, publication and an effective date.   Action details Not available
2025-O-22 130.Final ReadingsFinal Reading of Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the City of Laredo’s FY 2025 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the estimated amount of $950,000.00 in the Waterworks and Sewer System Funds- 2019 Waterworks and Sewer Revenue Bonds. The interest earnings being appropriated are for the arbitrage liability payment due to the US Treasury.   Action details Not available
2025-O-23 131.Final ReadingsFinal Reading of Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the City of Laredo’s FY 2025 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the estimated amount of $909,000.00 in the 2019 Certificate of Obligation (CO) Bond, affecting various funds-2019 CO, 2019 CO Environmental, and 2019 CO Transit funds. The interest earnings being appropriated are for the arbitrage liability payment due to the US Treasury. Funding is available in the 2019 Certificate of Obligation Bond-various funds.   Action details Not available
2025-O-24 132.Final ReadingsFinal Reading of Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the City of Laredo’s FY 2025 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the estimated amount of $28,360.00 in the 2019 Personal Property Finance Contractual Obligation (PPFCO) Bond. The interest earnings being appropriated are for the arbitrage liability payment due to the US Treasury. Funding is available in the 2019 PPFCO Bond.   Action details Not available
25-272 133.Consent AgendaConsideration for approval to award a professional services contract to RS&H, Inc, San Antonio, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $175,140.00 for a professional services contract to provide on-call general engineering and planning support services for the Laredo International Airport. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund.   Action details Not available
25-276 134.Consent AgendaConsideration to approve the selection of the sole, responsible, responsive bidder, Tailwind Hospitality, Inc., Wilmington, NC, for FY24-117 Airport Concessions, and the authorization to enter into negotiations for a terminal concession lease agreement. FY24-117 invited qualified and experienced Food & Beverage and Retail operators to respond to a Request for Qualifications for the right to develop, manage and operate three concessions locations at Laredo International Airport. Proposals were evaluated and ranked by a selection committee. There is no cost involved in this part of the selection and negotiation process.   Action details Not available
25-267 135.Consent AgendaAuthorizing the City Manager to execute the Toll Collection System Maintenance Service Contract between the City of Laredo and TransCore, L.P. (sole source vendor), for the hardware and software maintenance of the Laredo Bridge System Electronic Toll Collection equipment. This maintenance service contract is for a term of one year, subject to future budget appropriations, effective April 1, 2025 in the amount of $1,005,946.00 with the option to renew four additional, one-year terms unless terminated by either party. This is the second extension of four. Funding is available in the Laredo Bridge System Fund.   Action details Not available
2025-R-51 136.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Council of Laredo, Texas, expressing support for house bill 1867, introduced by State Representative Richard Raymond, which seeks to provide tuition and fee exemptions for siblings of veterans who were killed in action, died while in service, or are missing in action, provided the veteran does not have a spouse or child.   Action details Not available
2025-R-01 137.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an interlocal agreement with the Webb County - City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority (WC - CL RMA) for cost sharing on a Transportation Reinvestment Zone (TRZ) Feasibility Study to consider the creation of a TRZ to support the development of roadway improvements from IH 69 to SH 255, bounded by the Rio Grande and the IH 35 Corridor in North Laredo in an amount not to exceed $44,013.71 of the total study cost of $88,027.42.   Action details Not available
2025-R-52 138.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas approving a Chapter 380 Agreement between the City of Laredo and DSVL Global Transport and Logistics, LLC., pursuant to an economic development incentive under Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code and authorizing the City Manager to execute all relevant documents, and any other matters incident thereto; providing for severability; providing for an effective date; and providing for publication. The 8 year agreement obligates the Company to invest an aggregate estimated amount of $90,000,000.00 for the construction of a warehouse and distribution center and create at least 178 new full-time permanent jobs.    Action details Not available
25-136 139.Consent AgendaAuthorizing the City Manager to allocate funds and negotiate an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Laredo and the Webb County-City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority (WC-CL RMA) to share the costs for the creation of a Transportation Reinvestment Zone (“TRZ”) to fund improvements to Cuatro Vientos Boulevard. The WC-CL RMA Board approved Resolution No. 24-20 on November 6, 2024 committing up to $50,000.00 toward the creation of the Laredo TRZ.   Action details Not available
2025-R-53 140.ResolutionA resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Laredo and the Webb County-City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority (WC-CL RMA) for Concord Hills Alignment Project. The WC-CL RMA will be participating with funding for the project in the amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 plus an additional $325,000.00 from the Webb County Drainage District No. 1 for a total amount of $1,325,000.00 to develop and construct a 1.3-mile extension of Concord Hills Boulevard from Los Presidentes Avenue to the Wormser Road/ Lomas Del Sur Boulevard Extension. Funding is available in the 2022 Certificate of Obligation Bond.approvePass Action details Not available
25-161 141.Consent AgendaConsideration for approval of Amendment No. 4, an increase in the amount of $17,530.00 to the professional services contract with Structural Engineering Associates, San Antonio, Texas for the World Trade Bridge Expansion Project Phase 1, which will include the drafting of a Biological Opinion Report to address the endangered Texas Hornshell Mussel found within the project site. Current contract amount with this amendment is $7,161,045.01. Funding is available in the Bridge Construction Projects Fund.   Action details Not available
25-171 142.Consent AgendaConsideration to authorize purchases from Traffic Tiger, Houston, Texas for an annual amount not to exceed $150,000.00. This contract will serve for the purchases of Traffic Signal Systems and Safety Barrier Products on as needed basis through Buy Board Contract 695-23. Contract shall be for a period of one year and only for included items within contract. Funding is available in the Traffic Department Fund.   Action details Not available
25-172 143.Consent AgendaConsideration to authorize purchases from Cubic ITS, Inc., Sugarland, Texas for an annual amount not to exceed $450,000.00. This contract will serve for purchases such as traffic controllers, detection systems, and other items for the maintenance of traffic signals. These purchases will be made on an as needed basis using Buy Board Contract 703-23. Contract shall be for a period of one year and only for the items included within the contract listing. Funding is available in the Traffic Department Fund.   Action details Not available
25-173 144.Consent AgendaConsideration for approval of the Laredo International Airport Taxiways G1 and G2 construction as complete, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $109,335.30 to REIM Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas. Current construction contract amount is $7,919,033.75. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund.   Action details Not available
25-212 145.Consent AgendaConsideration to award a construction contract to the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder ALC Construction Co. Inc., Laredo, Texas in the amount not to exceed $765,299.00 for FY24-ENG-47 Springfield Avenue Extension Phase 4 Project for the total base bid including a $40,000 contingency allowance. The construction contract time for the project is 90 working days. Funding is available in the Capital Grants Fund and 2020A Water Revenue Bond. 1. ALC Construction Co. Inc., Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $765,229.00 2. G4 Construction Co. (Mage 4Group, Ltd.), Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $770,072.00 3. STX Civil, Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $808,102.39 4. REIM Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas Total Base Bid: $818,351.75 5. SAL Construction Management LLC, Weslaco, Texas Total Base Bid: $876,991.75 6. ABBA Construction, LLC, Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $1,144,292.77 Refer to attached recommendation letter from Porras Nance Engineering, Laredo, Texas.approvePass Action details Not available
25-176 146.Consent AgendaConsideration to award contract FY25-014 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Trashco, LTD, Laredo, Texas, in an annual amount of $300,000.00 to provide trash collection services for large volume containers. These services are also required as an as needed basis for all city operations and special events. The term of this contract is for a period of two years and may be extended for one additional three year periods upon mutual agreement of parties. Funding for these services are available in the respective department funds.   Action details Not available
25-129 147.Consent AgendaConsideration to renew a Professional Services Contract between Veridicus, Inc and the City of Laredo Fire Department to provide polygraph examinations of applicants to the Laredo Fire Department. The City agrees to pay an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 for polygraph examinations. The term of this contract was for one year and had the options to renew for three additional years and this will be the first extension. Funding is available in the Fire Department General Fund Budget.   Action details Not available
25-158 148.Consent AgendaConsideration to award annual supply contract FY25-027 for the purchase of tractor and heavy equipment tires Sections I and II to Southern Tire Mart, Columbia, MS, in an amount up to $85,000.00. 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 can be renewed three additional one year extension periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund.   Action details Not available
25-179 149.Consent AgendaConsideration to award a six-month supply contract FY25-026 to the low responsible bidder Safety-Kleen Systems Inc., Norwell, MA in an amount up to $175,000.00 for the purchase of lubricants for the Fleet Department. All lubricants will be secured on an as-needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of six months beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriate funds. This contract can be renewed every six-month 6 times equaling three years extension periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund.   Action details Not available
25-262 150.Consent AgendaConsideration to renew one-year supply contract FY23-037 for the purchase of automotive parts for the Fleet Department with the following vendors: 1). Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo, TX, in an amount up to $510,000.00 for the following Sections (Primary Vendor): I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, & XVII; 2). O’Reilly Auto Parts, Springfield, MO, in an amount up to $185,000.00 for the following Sections (Secondary Vendor): I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, & XVII; 3). Toro Auto Sales, Laredo, TX, in an amount up to $185,000.00 for the following Sections (Secondary Vendor): I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, & XVII; 4). Fleet-Pride, Laredo, TX, in an amount up to $70,000.00 for the following Sections (Secondary Vendor): I, II, XVI, & XVII; 5). A&A Auto Parts, Exter, PA, in an amount up to $20,000.00 for the following Sections (Secondary Vendor): III, XI, & XIV; 6). Rotex Truck Center, Laredo, TX, in an amount up to $50,000.00 for the following Sectio   Action details Not available
25-263 151.Consent AgendaConsideration to award service contract FY25-033 to the bidder Gutierrez Machine Shop, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $150,000.00 for professional metal and aluminum welding repair and fabrication services for the Fleet Department. The services requested include repair and fabrication services to include the installation, alteration, repair, relocation, and replacement of equipment parts on the city's vehicles and heavy-duty equipment. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two years beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This contract can be renewed for three additional one year extension periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund.   Action details Not available
2025-R-35 152.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract from the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, for the Laredo Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program Grant in the amount of $1,000,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from July 31, 2025 through July 30, 2026. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Laredo Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program Grant.   Action details Not available
2025-R-41 153.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept additional funds from the Health Resources & Services Administration 340B Drug Pricing Reimbursement Program, in the additional amount of $199,362.00, for a total amount of $499,362.00 with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2025. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - STD 340B Program.   Action details Not available
2025-R-42 154.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Grant in the amount of $341,737.00, with an in-kind match of $34,174.00 for the City of Laredo Public Health Department, for the term period from July 01, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Funding is accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - PHEP Grant.   Action details Not available
2025-R-43 155.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for the Quit & Thrive Challenge in the amount of $100,000.00 with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department, with no defined term period, and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents resulting from the award of this application. Any funding as a result of this application will be appropriated for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Quit & Thrive Challenge.   Action details Not available
2025-R-44 156.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract from the National Association of County & City Health Officials (NACCHO) for the Wastewater Surveillance Mentorship Program in the amount of $20,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the time period from February 03, 2025 through July 31, 2025. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Wastewater Surveillance Mentorship Program.   Action details Not available
25-245 157.Consent AgendaConsideration to approve and enter into a lease agreement between the City of Laredo Health Department and G&T Asset Management Series, LLC to allow the City of Laredo to operate on the property situated at 6801 McPherson Rd Unit #112 Laredo, TX 78041 for the City of Laredo Public Health Department Ryan White & HEP C Programs. The term of the agreement is for $3,950.00 per month for two years and one security deposit of $3,950.00 for a total not to exceed $98,750.00, beginning March 01, 2025 through February 28, 2027, contingent on funding availability. Funding is available in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - HEP C 340B & Ryan White 340B Programs.   Action details Not available
25-246 158.Consent AgendaConsideration for approval of a contract with Reyes Veterinary Services, PLLC located at 3127 Homer Drive Laredo, TX 78041 for Health/Veterinary Authority and City Veterinary services necessary within the scope of practice for Laredo Animal Care Services (LACS). Term of the agreement is for $20,405.00 per month for one year for a total not to exceed $244,860.00 for term period from January 01, 2025 through December 31, 2025; with option to renew an additional one year period; contingent of funding availability. Funding is available in the Laredo Public Health Department fund.   Action details Not available
25-269 159.Consent AgendaConsideration for approval of general contractor services purchase for building improvements of City of Laredo Public Health Department and its various divisions from Midas Contractors LLC, located at 2710 Zacatecas St. Laredo, TX 78046 TIPS Contract #23010402, in the amount not to exceed $200,000.00. Funding is available in the Laredo Public Health Department fund.   Action details Not available
25-302 160.Consent AgendaConsideration to contract and purchase hardware for the upgrade of the city’s Cisco Call Manager system in the amount of $222,745. The current system is close to its end of life and poses network security concerns. The agreement is with Computer Solutions under DIR contracts, DIRCIS5347 and CISCO DIR-CPO-5347. Funds are available in the 2024 Certificate of Obligation Bond.   Action details Not available
25-303 161.Consent AgendaConsideration to renew the yearly service agreement with Monday.com for cloud-based project management software used by City of Laredo departments and staff. Yearly service is approximately $61,575. Funding is available in the user’s respective department.   Action details Not available
25-188 162.Consent AgendaConsideration to approve a contract with Fun Abounds Inc., Sugar Land, TX in the total amount of $639,234.00 for the purchase and installation of playground equipment amenities for the Parks & Recreation Department, utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program #679-22. All labor, materials, equipment, insurance, and bonds included in the total price. Funding for these projects is available in the 2024 Certificate of Obligations.   Action details Not available
25-189 163.Consent AgendaConsideration to approve a contract with Exerplay, Inc., Cedar Crest, New Mexico in the total amount of $604,547.77 for the purchase and installation of playground equipment amenities for the Parks & Recreation Department, utilizing the Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing program # 679-22. All labor, materials, equipment, insurance, and bonds included in the total price. Funding for this project is available in the 2024 Certificate of Obligations and District VIII priority funds.   Action details Not available
25-190 164.Consent AgendaConsideration to approve a contract with GameTime c/o Cunningham Recreation., Charlotte, NC in the total amount of $319,860.34 for the purchase and installation of playground equipment amenities for the Parks & Recreation Department, utilizing the Omnia Purchasing Program #2017001134. All labor, materials, equipment, insurance, and bonds included in the total price. Funding for these projects is available in the 2024 Certificate of Obligations.   Action details Not available
25-192 165.Consent AgendaConsideration to approve a contract with Park Place., San Antonio, TX in the total amount of $233,786.50 for the purchase and installation of playground equipment amenities for the Parks & Recreation Department, utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program #679-22. All labor, materials, equipment, insurance, and bonds included in the total price. Funding for these projects is available in the 2024 Certificate of Obligations.   Action details Not available
2025-R-36 166.ResolutionAuthorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $2,000,000.00 to the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office for the purpose of funding the FY2026 Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) Program. Funding will be used to pay for costs associated with the operation of the TAG Center, including but not limited to, personnel, rent, contractual obligations, information system interfaces, equipment, training, supplies and direct operating expenses. This grant does not require matching funds. The funds will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund.   Action details Not available
25-235 167.Consent AgendaConsideration to pay invoices for software maintenance services stipulated on the contract to Tyler Technologies, Inc. of Plano, Texas, in the amount of $512,405.12. The maintenance contract provides customer support and service for the Public Safety computer software system utilized by the Police, Fire, and Municipal Court departments. The term of the contract is for twelve months commencing on January 01, 2025 and ending on December 31, 2025, Funding is available in Police and Fire Department’s annual budget.   Action details Not available
25-282 168.Consent AgendaAuthorization is requested to update the Motorola Solutions, Inc., Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contract from DIR-TSO-4101 to DIR-CPO-5433 for the purchase of dispatch radio consoles for the 911 Communications Center in the amount of $308,746.00. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund.   Action details Not available
25-283 169.Consent AgendaConsideration to authorize a purchase contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $99,648.00 to purchase of a dispatch radio console for the 911 Communications Center. This purchase will be made through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR), Contract# DIR-CPO-5433. Funding is available in the Police Trust Fund.   Action details Not available
25-258 170.Consent AgendaConsideration to renew contract FY24-030 to Rio Bravo Recycling, Laredo, Texas and to allow for a 25% contract amount increase of $125,000.00 and a new annual amount of $625,000.00 for a total contract value amount of $2,375,000.00 for the purchase of materials required for all city paving and construction projects: 1). Flexible base Type D - Crushed Concrete, F.O.B. Public Works or Utilities Department Compound Job Site - $28.95/ton; 2). Flexible base Type D - Crushed Concrete, F.O.B. Vendors Plant, Picked up by City Trucks- $19.95/ton. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution, this is the first of three extension periods. All materials shall be purchased on an as needed basis. There was no price increase in this extension period. Funding is available in General Fund-Public Works Department, Waterworks Fund, and respective construction project budgets.   Action details Not available
2025-R-33 171.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept the granting and conveyance of a 20-foot wide utility and access easement for the construction of a gravity sewer pipeline from Majestic Port Grande 1, LLC. being a tract of land of 12,627.99 square feet more or less, situated in Lot 1, Block 1, Port Grande Subdivision, Phase 1 as recorded in Volume 4543, Pages 65-67 W.C.P.R. and of Laredo, Webb County, Texas.   Action details Not available
2025-R-46 172.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to grant the conveyance of a 20 and 40-foot wide utility and access easement for an electrical easement and right of way entry to AEP TEXAS, INC., being a tract of land containing 1.93 acres of land more or less, situated in porcion 23, Abstract 283, Original Grantee Leonardo Sanches, Webb County, Texas as Recorded in Volume 3095, Pages 442-454, Webb County Map Records. Said 34-Foot wide utility and access Easement being more particularly described by metes and bounds in attached exhibit “A” and depicted on exhibit “B”; attached hereto and made part of hereof; providing for an effective date. Easement has an intangible value estimated at $13,619.47   Action details Not available
25-66 173.Consent AgendaConsideration to renew six-month supply contract number FY23-031 with Aguaworks Pipe & Supply, Brownsville, Texas in the amount of $350,000.00 for the purchase of PVC pipe. The term of this contract shall be for a period of six months beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract may be extended for two more additional six-month periods, each upon mutual agreement of the parties and is contingent upon future funding appropriations. There was no price increase during the last extension period. These materials are purchased on an as needed basis for construction and repair projects. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund.   Action details Not available
25-145 174.Consent AgendaConsideration to renew supply contract number FY22-032 with the following vendors: 1) Section III: Core & Main, St. Louis, Missouri, in an amount up to $284,888.75; 2) Section I & II: Ferguson Waterworks, Mission, Texas in an amount up to $1,076,353.90; for the purchase of brass fittings and valves for the Utilities Department. 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. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the Waterworks and Sewer System Funds.   Action details Not available
25-260 175.Consent AgendaAuthorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of two Solo sewer pipe robotic inspection cameras in the amount of $189,000.00 from RedZone Robotics. These robots will be utilized to inspect the sewer lines. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund- 2015 Sewer Revenue Bond.   Action details Not available
25-42 176.Staff ReportStaff report from the Economic Development Department on the status and progress of the Laredo CARES 3.0 workforce development program between Laredo College and the City of Laredo.tablePass Action details Not available
25-305 177.Staff ReportUpdate with possible action from City staff on a plan of action to assess current bridge tolls at the city's international bridges. no action taken  Action details Not available
25-204 178.Closed SessionRequest for Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.074(a)(1) to review past-year's performance and set next year's goals, priorities, and performance measures for the City Manager; and any other matters incident thereto. no action taken  Action details Not available
25-274 179.Closed SessionRequest for Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.071(1)(A) to discuss pending litigation and/or potential litigation against Gubagreen Industrial, LLC., and any other matters incident thereto.proceed as requested by staffPass Action details Not available
25-275 180.Closed SessionRequest for Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.072 to deliberate the possible acquisition and/or annexation of a portion of Wormer Road, located in Webb County, Texas, and any other matter incident thereto.proceed as requested by staffPass Action details Not available
25-281 181.Closed SessionRequest for Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.087 related to economic development deliberation and negotiations regarding a Chapter 380 agreement for Project Maktub pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Government Code, and any matter incident thereto.proceed as requested by staffPass Action details Not available
25-314 182.Closed SessionRequest for Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071(1)(A) of the Texas Govt. Code to discuss possible litigation regarding a report made by the City Internal Auditor concerning the City Cemetery’s Operations and any other matters incident thereto.proceed as requested by staffPass Action details Not available
2025-RT-06 183.Laredo Mass Transit BoardAuthorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between the Laredo Transit Management, Inc., “El Metro” (Lessor) and Laredo Insurance Services, LLC (Lessee) for the lease of a space inside the "El Metro" downtown station lobby, for a monthly sum of $1,300.00 for the first year, with a three percent increase on year two and three, for a term of one three year period with the option of two one year extensions. Lessor covenants and agrees to allow the Lessee to occupy the premises beginning on June 1, 2025.approve as amendedPass Action details Not available
2025-RT-07 184.Laredo Mass Transit BoardDiscussion and consideration to amend the Hachar Bus Ads FY24-065, Laredo contract through June 30, 2027, for the General Requirements for Exterior Bus Advertising rights to place El Metro approved advertising buses, currently forty-seven, which are subject to change at any time, and for contract to include exclusive rights to advertise on any EL LIFT vehicles.   Action details Not available
2025-RT-08 185.Laredo Mass Transit BoardConsideration to award contract FY25-021 Uniforms Laredo Transit Management to the lowest bidder LF Enterprise not to exceed the amount of $29,716.56. The term of this contract is a one-year with one-year extension period beginning as of the date of execution. This contract is for the purchase of uniforms for El Metro operators, dispatchers, and supervisor personnel. Funding is available in the El Metro Operations fund.   Action details Not available
2025-RT-09 186.Laredo Mass Transit BoardConsideration to renew contract FY22-035 Arguindegui Oil Co. II Ltd. for the first of two-year extension in the estimated yearly amount of $1,365,399.04. The terms of the original contract are three years with renewable for an additional two one year options upon mutual consent of both parties. This contract is for the purchase of gasoline and diesel fuels for El Metro Operations. Funding is available in the El Metro Operations Fund.   Action details Not available
2025-RT-10 187.Laredo Mass Transit BoardMotion to ratify and amend contract FY25-10 with Rotex Truck Center, Inc. to add yearly amount not to exceed $35,280.00 for the service of vehicle inspections for all Non-DOT and DOT Transit fleet. The original contract terms will stay the same as presented to Council on 01/28/2025. Funding is available in the El Metro Operations Fund.   Action details Not available
25-C-20 1 Council Item1.Discussion and update on the creation of a Plaza to Plaza corridor, which would include existing discussions between the Mayor of Laredo and the Mayor of Nuevo Laredo to increase tourism, border security and economic development in the respective downtowns and communities.no action taken  Action details Not available
25-C-21 1 Council Item2. Discussion with possible action on directing management to create a Marketing and/or Strategic Plan for City of Laredo positions before Washington Legislative trip, and an educational campaign consistent with the law for the May bond referendum election, and any matters related thereto.no action taken  Action details Not available
25-C-23 1 Council Item3.Discussion with possible action on utility updates, and any matters related thereto. no action taken  Action details Not available
25-C-18 1 Council Item1. Presentation by the Laredo Immigrant Alliance regarding Immigrant Rights as granted by current U.S. laws in order to inform our community, with possible action.no action taken  Action details Not available
25-C-19 1 Council Item1. Discussion with possible action authorizing the City Manager of the City of Laredo to waive the fees (sponsor) for the use of Sames Auto Arena on August 9, 2025 for THE DIOCESE OF LAREDO'S 25 year Anniversary Mass and for law enforcement escort/traffic control for a Eucharistic Adoration procession to be held on Saturday March 31, 2025; and any matter incident thereto.approvePass Action details Not available
25-C-14 1 Council Item1. Status update with possible action on the timeline of filling the Utilities Director position and the City's efforts to apply for Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) low-interest loans through the State Revolving Fund (SRF) program and when we will be submitting a TWDB Project Information Form (PIF), and any other matters incident thereto.no action taken  Action details Not available
25-C-15 1 Council Item2. Discussion with possible action to initiate a parking permit program for the Khaledi Heights subdivision in light of increasingly difficult parking concerns related to Alexander High School students to ensure adequate access to residences, driveways and mailboxes, and also to grant the City Manager permission to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United Independent School District (UISD) if he sees fit to help facilitate better parking solutions together, within the bounds of the law and City charter, and any other matters incident thereto.no action taken  Action details Not available
25-C-16 1 Council Item1. Discussion with possible action to amend the current or enter into a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Diocese of Laredo to add additional overflow parking at Divine Mercy Park which would be open to the public, and any other matters incident thereto.table  Action details Not available
25-C-22 1 Council Item1. Discussion with possible action regarding improvements to Riverbank Drive; including status on improved crosswalks, signage, street parking, with possible modifications to relevant fine schedules, and any other matters incident thereto.tablePass Action details Not available
25-C-24 1 Council Item2. Discussion with possible action to host a City of Laredo budget and finance workshop for the citizens of Laredo, using the City's actual numbers, so the public may gain a better understanding of our City finances, and any other matters incident thereto.no action taken  Action details Not available
25-C-25 1 Council Item3.Recognizing Lorena Rodriguez, the Director of the Laredo Regional Food Bank, for her steadfast commitment and relentless work in battling hunger within our community. Your kindness is truly appreciated.no action taken  Action details Not available
25-C-17 1 Council Item1. 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.approvePass Action details Not available