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APPT. - 71
| 1 | 1. | Appointment | Appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres of Juan Narvaez to the Ad Hoc Bond Referendum Committee | | |
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APPT. - 72
| 1 | 2. | Appointment | Appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres of Sylvia Bruni to the Ad Hoc Bond Referendum Committee | | |
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APPT. - 74
| 1 | 3. | Appointment | Appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres of Albert Chapa to the Ad Hoc Bond Referendum Committee | | |
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APPT. - 75
| 1 | 4. | Appointment | Appointment by Councilwoman Alyssa Cigarroa of Justin Heather to the Ad Hoc Bond Referendum Committee. | | |
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24-1604
| 1 | 1. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing to approve exterior alterations, which include the creation and addition of a door and two windows on the east side of the building on Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10, Block 34, Western Division, located at 1016 Iturbide Street (Suite 9). This property is within the Old Mercado District.
The Historic District Landmark Board denied the proposed scope of work, therefore, the item is being presented for Council consideration pursuant to the Laredo Land Development Code, Section 24.1.2.2(6), which states “Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Historic District/Landmark Board may appeal the decision to the council by filing a written appeal, specifying the reasons therefore, within thirty days of the time the order is issued”.
Staff does not support the application.
HD-002-2024
District VIII | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-1607
| 1 | 2. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance adopting the proposed annual budget for FY2024-2025 with the approved motions by appropriating the proposed revenues, expenditures and balances reported therein for the year beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025, consistent with the financial plan described in said annual budget (see Exhibit "A") and Holiday schedule approved by City Council at the public workshop on August 7-9, 2024 (see Exhibit "B") authorizing the City Manager to implement said annual budget. | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-1651
| 1 | 3. | Public Hearing | Public Hearing adopting the proposed FY2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan of City of Laredo, as presented to City Council. | close and introduce | Pass |
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2024-O-198
| 1 | 4. | Final Readings | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY23-24 General Fund Fire Department’s budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $3,847.00 to appropriate funds awarded by Texas Municipal League (TML) for the funding of repairs to unit #272. | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-1674
| 1 | 5. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY23-24 General Fund Fire Department’s budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $1,425.00 to appropriate funds awarded by Texas Municipal League (TML) for the funding of repairs to unit 326. | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-1565
| 1 | 6. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the FY 2023-2024 9-1-1 Regional Administration Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures provided by the Commission on State Emergency Communications in the amount of $1,598,165.00 to fund the NG911 Program for the South Texas Region, including Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb, and Zapata counties, for a total biennium amount of $7,195,515.00 for the period beginning September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2025. | close and introduce | Pass |
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2024-O-200
| 1 | 7. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 1, Section 2-29, "Compensation of mayor and council members" of the code of ordinances in order to update, provide clarification and add a provision regarding the commencement of terms. | | |
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24-1666
| 1 | 8. | Introductory Ordinance | Authorizing the City Manager to execute a parcel development ground lease agreement between the City of Laredo and Gravity Jets, LLC, Fort Lauderdale, FL, on a 13.42 acre +/- tract of land, legally described as a 13.42 acres out of Block 1, Laredo Airport Subdivision, and Abstract 239, City of Laredo, Webb County Texas, as recorded in Volume 5, Page 1, of the Plat Records of Webb County, Texas, for the purposes of constructing and developing a fixed-base operator facility. The lease term shall be for thirty years, with one option to extend for an additional nine years. The monthly rent shall be $11,691.50, and shall be adjusted commencing on the first anniversary of the occupancy term effective date. Rent shall be adjusted on each successive anniversary thereafter by the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI); providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. | | |
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24-1635
| 1 | 9. | Introductory Ordinance | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY24 Auto Theft Task Force Fund budget by increasing revenues and expenses in the amount of $116,625.00 to fund the Laredo Auto Theft Task Force, as awarded by the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority. This adjustment will fund the local match requirement of $116,625.00 from General Fund. The grant award is in the amount of $1,401,600.00 with a cash match of $599,328.00 for a total grant amount of $2,000,934.00. The performance period is September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2024 contingent upon approval of Resolution #2024-R-273. | | |
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24-1659
| 1 | 10. | Introductory Ordinance | 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 (C.)(12)(A.) by providing for a three percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to the wage schedule and for all City of Laredo Employees effective October 1, 2024; except Full Time Contract Employees, Interns, Cooperative Education Program Employees (Co-Ops), Elected Officials, Temporary Contract Labor Employees, and Firefighters and Police Officers Governed by the Terms of Collective Bargaining Agreement; providing that this Ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date (As Amended). | | |
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24-1661
| 1 | 11. | Introductory Ordinance | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Article III, Division 3 (Leave Policy), of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, specifically Section 2-58. Holidays (A.) by amending an additional Personal Holiday, providing a total of three Personal Holidays for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (B.) To include earned Wellness Incentive Days; and providing that this Ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date of October 1, 2024 (As amended). | | |
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24-1662
| 1 | 12. | Introductory Ordinance | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, to implement a one-time increase of one percent to the base pay as a Tenured Achievement Adjustment Pay to all full-time City of Laredo employees who have completed one consecutive year of employment with the City of Laredo effective April 1, 2025; except full time contract employees, interns, Cooperative Education Program employees (Co-Ops), Elected Officials, temporary contract labor employees, and firefighters and police officers governed by the terms of Collective Bargaining Agreement; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date (As amended). | | |
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24-1675
| 1 | 13. | Introductory Ordinance | An Ordinance establishing a Voluntary Employee Retiree Incentive Program for employees who retire between October 1, 2024 through January 31, 2025 with the exception of employees subject to any Collective Bargaining Agreement providing for a repealing clause, severability clause, and an effective date of October 1, 2024. | | |
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2024-O-163
| 1 | 14. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas amending Article VI [Investment Policy] of Chapter 2 [Administration] of the Code of Ordinances in order to update investment officers’ titles, adjust / update the current broker/dealer list, and make minor language adjustments to the City’s Investment Policy. | | |
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2024-O-165
| 1 | 16. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, to establish a Retiree Incentive Program Policy for eligible employees of the City of Laredo to enhance workforce management and provide financial stability in the event of critical situations; with the exception of employees subject to any Collective Bargaining Agreement; providing for a repealing clause, severability clause, and an effective date. | | |
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2024-O-167
| 1 | 18. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by revoking a conditional use permit for an impound lot on Lots 3 and 4, Block 807, Eastern Division, located at 306 and 316 South Meadow Avenue, pursuant to the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24.94.10(a)(1), entitled Revocation.
ZC-042-2024
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2024-O-168
| 1 | 19. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1-A, Block 936, Eastern Division, located at 1701 East O’ Kane Street, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi - Family Residential District).
ZC-050-2024
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2024-O-169
| 1 | 20. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by amending Ordinance 2006-O-310, which authorized a conditional use permit for a child daycare on Lot 9, Block 2, Towne East Subdivision, Phase 1, located at 3417 West Fiesta Loop, in order to remove Elsa Gloria Cantu as the party whom the permit is issued.
ZC-055-2024
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2024-O-170
| 1 | 21. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by amending Ordinance 2012-O-198, which authorized a special use permit for mini-storage/warehouse on Lot 3B, Block 2, H.R.C. Subdivision, Unit 2, located at 2110 Quail Creek Road, in order to remove Hurd Land and Development Company as the party whom the permit is issued.
ZC-056-2024
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2024-O-171
| 1 | 22. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 2.20 acres as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located south of FM 1472 and west of Ben-Nur Ranch Road, from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
ZC-058-2024
District VII | | |
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2024-O-172
| 1 | 23. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 1, Luisa Garcia Subdivision, Phase1, located at 23911, 23915, and 23919 FM 1472, from AG (Agriculture District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
ZC-060-2024
District VII | | |
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2024-O-173
| 1 | 24. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 234.4516 acres as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A and Lot 15, Block 3, Vista del Sur Subdivision, Phase III, located north of Pita Mangana Road and east of US Highway 83, and 4016 Calibri Drive, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District), R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District), and AG (Agricultural District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density Residential District).
ZC-062-2024
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24-1538
| 1 | 25. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew contract FY20-020 Parking Management & Equipment System to include operating costs for SP Plus Corporation, Cleveland, OH to manage the parking system for an annual amount not exceed $294,380.00. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one-year beginning as the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This is the last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the International Airport Fund. | | |
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24-1665
| 1 | 26. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with RS&H, Inc., San Antonio, TX in an amount not to exceed $1,698,428.54, for the purposes of preparing an Airport Master Plan Update and a Pavement Management Program for the Laredo International Airport. Funding is available through the Laredo International Airport Operation Fund and will be reimbursed through a future FAA Grant (Grant 107), which shall cover 90% of the cost ($1,528,585.69) with a local match of 10% ($169,842.85). | | |
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24-1667
| 1 | 27. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the City Manager to execute an Air Service Agreement with Aerotransportes Rafilher S.A. de C.V., San Luis Potosí, México (“Aerus”), to conduct commercial air transportation services. The term of the agreement is for eight months, commencing on October 14, 2024, and ending on June 14, 2025, with the City’s sole option to extend for an additional year, ending June 14, 2026. | | |
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24-0097
| 1 | 28. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize a change order for the amount of $114,474.00 and ratify the purchase of the retractable system from Hussey Seating for the upgrades at Sames Auto Arena. The majority of this change order is needed to accommodate for adding ADA platform seating that will enable Sames Auto Arena to comply with ADA seating requirements. In addition, there was a smaller part of the order to have cup holders added to the seats. Funding is available in the Sports & Community Venue Fund. | | |
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24-1510
| 1 | 29. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase of two pizza ovens from A-Tex Restaurant Supply for a total of $68,550.32 to replace current ovens that are not in good working condition and have been used since the arena opened in 2002. The equipment is a like-for-like replacement, for a conveyor oven, Gas Lincoln Impinger Model No. 1180-2G. The purchase will be made utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Contract #683-22. Funding is available in the Sports and Community Venue Fund. | | |
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2024-R-285
| 1 | 30. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council, of the City of Laredo, Texas urging the Texas Legislature to enact legislation that provides border cities with the necessary tools to thrive and continue contributing to the state’s prosperity including, but not limited to additional funding for border communities, combining or amending the Sports Venue and 4B Taxes, and amending the 3.5% budgetary growth cap. | approve | Pass |
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24-1707
| 1 | 31. | Consent Agenda | Authorization to establish a 28-Member Ad Hoc Bond Referendum Committee to review and evaluate city department plans for potential inclusion in a May 2025 bond referendum. The committee’s term is from September 2024 through June 2025. | approve as amended | Pass |
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24-1553
| 1 | 32. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to execute a second amendment to an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Laredo and the Webb County-City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority (WC-CL RMA) for the Springfield Phase 4 Extension Project. The WC-CL RMA will be funding the project in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 for the construction of Phase 4 to no longer be from TxDOT Category 12-Strategic Partnership (RMA) funds, and instead be funded with Vehicle Registration Fee revenues. Funding will include material testing and construction for the project from the Intersection of Hospitality Drive and Springfield Avenue to the Eastbound Frontage Road of US 59. There is no financial impact for the City of Laredo at this time. | approve | Pass |
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24-1664
| 1 | 33. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew service contract FY22-084 to Nick Benavides, Oilton, Texas in an annual amount of $113,100.00. This is a service contract to provide maintenance of the concrete pilot channel and abutting vegetated areas of Zacate Creek. There was no price increase during the last extension period. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two years. This is the last extension period. Funding is available in the Environmental Services Fund. | | |
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24-1595
| 1 | 34. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve the purchase of a fire safety trailer for the Fire Prevention and Arson Division from Walters Group, Inc., Napoleon, OH, in the amount of $87,959.08. Walters Group is the sole source provider. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund. | | |
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24-1691
| 1 | 35. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to ratify the agreement provided by Life Scan Wellness Centers, Tampa, Florida, in the amount not to exceed $295,486.56 to provide NFPA 1582-compliant periodic physical exam/health screenings for firefighting personnel. Funding for these services are available in the Special Fire Grants Fund. | | |
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24-1552
| 1 | 36. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award service contract FY24-088 to the sole bidder Rotex Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in an amount not to exceed $180,000.00 to provide safety inspection services for all Non-DOT and DOT fleet vehicles. The annual amount of $45,000.00. This vendor will be authorized to do minor repairs and/or replace parts that may be required to meet the State of Texas Safety Inspection Standards. All minor repairs shall not exceed $125.00 for Non-DOT and $350.00 for DOT fleet vehicles. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract may be extended for three more additional one year periods, each upon mutual agreement of the parties and contingent upon future funding appropriations. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-1586
| 1 | 37. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew contract FY23-072 for the purchase of windshield and back glass replacement parts/services for the City’s Fleet Department with the following vendors:
1). Royal Contractors, Laredo, Texas in annual amount of $70,000.00 and;
2). Hauling Ace Dispatching, Arlington, Texas in annual amount of $60,000.00.
This contract provides for the purchase of windshield and back glass replacement parts/services for the City’s automobiles and trucks. 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 is the first of three one year extension periods. All parts and services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. | | |
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24-1695
| 1 | 38. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew a one-year service contract FY22-001 to the following vendors:
1.) Lozano’s Body Shop Repairs Laredo, Texas (Primary Vendor);
2.) South TX Auto Rebuilders Laredo, Texas (Secondary Vendor).
Section Description Dollar Amt/Year
I Car Repair Services
II Light Duty Truck Repair
Services
III Medium Duty Truck Repair IV
IV Heavy Duty Truck Repair
Services
Total $350,000.00
for auto & truck body shop repairs for the Fleet Department for $350,000.00 annually.
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rates and a percentage markup on parts utilized during city vehicle repairs. All repair
services will be purchased 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
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2024-R-272
| 1 | 39. | 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 Department of Health and Human Services for the Ryan White Part C Outpatient EIS Program, in the additional amount of $7,054.00, for a total award of $310,110.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from May 01, 2024 through April 30, 2025. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department fund - Ryan White Part C Outpatient EIS Program Grant. | approve | Pass |
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24-1609
| 1 | 40. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve a telepsychiatry consultation services agreement with US Televero Health PA, located at 6101 W. Courtyard Drive, Austin, TX 78730 in the annual amount not to exceed $80,000.00 for the City of Laredo Public Health Department, Primary Care Services Program for the term of September 01, 2024 through August 30, 2025. Funding is available in the Public Health Department fund; contingent on funding availability. | | |
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24-1671
| 1 | 41. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute contract payments with AT&T Corp. for providing the 9-1-1 Network infrastructure, service, network equipment, and FirstNet LTE Backup Network for the South Texas Region, including Webb, Jim Hogg, Starr, and Zapata Counties, in the total amount of $415,711.52, over a three year period. Pricing is provided through the Texas Department of Information Resources, DIR-TSO-3420. Payments are for the period of September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2027. Funding is available in the 9-1-1 Regional Fund for year one. Years two and three are subject to funding availability. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-273
| 1 | 42. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant award in the amount of $1,401,606.00 from the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) to fund the Laredo Auto Theft Task Force Fund for the period of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025. This grant pays for salaries, supplies, and equipment for the LPD Auto Theft Unit. The grant requires a local match in the amount of $599,328.00 for a total grant amount of $2,000,934.00. Funding will be available in the Auto Theft Task Force Fund. | | |
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2024-R-274
| 1 | 43. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Laredo Police Department (LPD) and Webb-Zapata County District Attorney’s Office (WZCDAO) for the purpose of contracting a WZCDAO Prosecutor to provide professional services for the Laredo Auto Theft Task Force. Funding is available in the Auto Theft Task Force Fund. | | |
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2024-R-284
| 1 | 44. | Resolution | Amending Resolution #2024-R-212; by amending the Authorized Officials for the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA), FY24 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant; providing that this resolution shall be cumulative; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. No financial impact. | | |
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24-1557
| 1 | 45. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase contract with DANA Safety Supply, Inc, Harlingen, Texas, for the acquisition of emergency vehicle packages, Zebra mobile printers, and reflective graphics for two police units for a total amount of $48,537.80. This purchase shall be made utilizing the Buy Board Contract 698-23. This purchase will be funded by FY2023 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) Program. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund. | | |
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24-1558
| 1 | 46. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase contract with the sole source provider, Utility Associates, Inc., based in Decatur, Georgia, for the amount of $51,916.30. This contract is for the purchase of eleven in-car video systems for the new Police Department vehicles. Funding is available in the 2023 Certification of Obligation Bond and the Police Trust Fund. | | |
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24-1672
| 1 | 47. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase contract with the sole source provider, Genoptic Smart Displays, Calgary, Alberta T2C 5C3, Canada, in the amount of $77,320.41 for the purchase of a large display trailer for Auto Theft Task Force (ATTF) community events. Purchase will be funded by the MVCPA - Catalytic Converter (SB224) Grant. Funding is available in the Auto Theft Task Force Fund. | | |
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24-1673
| 1 | 48. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase contract with the sole source provider, Magnet Forensics, LLC, Atlanta, GA, in the amount of $81,337.92 for the purchase of mobile forensics equipment. Purchase will be funded by the MVCPA - Catalytic Converter (SB224) Grant. Funding is available in the Auto Theft Task Force Fund. | | |
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24-1290
| 1 | 49. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award contract FY24-076 for the supply of Tack Coat Emulsified Asphalt Oil used for street paving projects to:
Anderson Columbia, Weslaco, Tx. as the Primary Vendor: $375,000.00 annually.
Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. Jackson, Ms. as the Secondary Vendor: $100,000.00 annually.
The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year and may be extended for three, additional one year periods. All materials will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in General Fund-Public Works Department and construction project budgets. | | |
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24-1599
| 1 | 50. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to ratify contract FY22-085 to Anderson Columbia, Weslaco, Texas, for the purchase of asphalt cold HMCL type B for Public Works and various City departments. Due to a surge in price of the raw materials required to produce cold mix products price rate increased. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year for a total annual amount not to exceed $750,000.00. This is the second of three one-year extension periods. Funding is available in the General Fund - Public Works Construction Budget and Capital Improvements Funds and in the respective department's budgets.
Anderson Columbia
Hot-Mix Cold-Laid Asphalt (HMCL) Type B
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24-1611
| 1 | 51. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to ratify contract FY22-075 with Vulcan Materials Company; San Antonio, Texas and Anderson Columbia; Weslaco, Texas for the purchase of asphalt cold laid type B & D plus & HMCL type D for Public Works and various City departments for an annual amount not to exceed $1,250,000.00. There is a price increase due to rising costs of construction materials. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year. This is the second of three one year periods. Funding is available in the General Fund - Public Works Construction Budget and Capital Improvements Fund and in the respective department’s budgets.
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LRA Type B Type 1 Grade. AA Plus
New $101.40/per ton
Previous $97.40/per ton
Annual amount $250,000.00
Vulcan Materials
Asphalt Cold Laid Type D Plus
New $103.40/per ton
Previous $99.40/per ton
Annual amount $250,000.00
Anderson Columbia
Hot-Mix Cold-Laid Asphalt (HMCL) Type D
New $95.00/per ton
Previous $85.00/per ton
Annual amount $750,000.00
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24-1639
| 1 | 52. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase contract of trucks from Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, Texas for the Public Works department in the total amount of $122,780.50 through the TIPS USA Cooperative Purchasing Program’s contract #210907 pricing. Funding is available in the 2016 and 2019 Certificate of Obligation Bonds. | | |
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24-1641
| 1 | 53. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase contract of heavy equipment from John Deere, Cary, NC. for the Public Works department in the total amount of $73,421.04 through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program’s contract # 031121-DAC pricing. Funding available in the 2016 Certificate of Obligation Bond.
1) Four 2024 JOHN DEERE Z994R DIESEL in the total amount $73,421.04. | | |
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24-1660
| 1 | 54. | Consent Agenda | Motion to approve a property tax refund in the amount of $920.18 due to an erroneous payment as required by Section 31.11(a) of the Texas Property Tax Code. The refund will be issued to Corelogic Recovery from parcel number 969-10001-045. | approve | Pass |
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24-1572
| 1 | 55. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a ten month supply contract with BuyBoard vendor Xylem Dewatering Solutions, Inc. from Carrolton, Texas in an amount of $300,000.00. This contract is subject to future appropriations and allows for the purchase of replacement submersible water, sewer, and drainage pumps, parts, and service for the Wastewater Treatment Plants and lift stations for the Utilities Department. All pumps, parts, and services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund. | | |
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24-1589
| 1 | 56. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a one-year supply/service contract with TIPS vendor Patterson Equipment Company, from Magnolia, Texas not to exceed an annual amount of $60,000.00 for the purchase of replacement parts and services for the Utilities Department’s vacuum trucks. This annual contract shall utilize the TIPS Contract #221001. All repair services and related appurtenances will be ordered on an as-needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year. Funding will be available in the Sewer System Fund. | | |
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24-1596
| 1 | 57. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual supply contract number FY21-093 with Ferguson Waterworks of Mission, Texas, in an amount up to $224,764.00 for the supply of composite manhole rings and covers 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 Sewer System Fund. | | |
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24-1598
| 1 | 58. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual supply contract number FY21-086 with Aguaworks Pipe & Supply, LLC of Brownsville, Texas, in an amount up to $440,000.00 for the purchase of copper pipe Type K and cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipe for the Utilities Department. These materials are purchased on an as-needed basis for construction and repair projects. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year 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 System Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-1652
| 1 | 59. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award supply contract number FY24-095 to the following low bidders:
1. Chemrite Chemicals, Buford, Georgia;
2. Brenntag Southwest, Lancaster, Texas;
3. Chemtrade Chemicals, Parsippany, New Jersey;
4. Polydyne, Inc., Riceboro, Georgia;
5. Univar Solutions USA Inc., Kent, Washington;
6. Pencco, Inc., San Felipe, Texas;
7. Hawkins Inc., Roseville, Minnesota;
in an annual amount of up to $5,225,000.00 and a two-year total of $10,450,000.00 for the purchase of water and wastewater treatment chemicals for the Utilities Department. 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 availability of appropriated funds. This contract has three one year extension periods. All chemicals will be purchased on as needed basis. Funding is available in the Waterworks and Sewer Systems Funds | approve | Pass |
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24-1721
| 1 | 60. | Staff Report | Discussion with possible action on ongoing audits and/or irregularities identified by the Internal Auditor including the potential assignment of other and/or additional auditing duties; and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-1722
| 1 | 61. | Staff Report | Status report with possible action by the Utilities Department on the water, including but not limited to quality, infrastructure, level status, improvements, and any other matters incident thereto. | table | Pass |
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24-1479
| 1 | 62. | Staff Report | Discussion with possible action on recommendations to initiate an amendment to the existing Right-of-Way Ordinance 2024-O-128 for mitigation damages to underground fiber lines, and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-1606
| 1 | 63. | Staff Report | Discussion with possible action to direct staff on the possible development of an amendment to the Laredo Land Development Code, Section 24.77.1, Entitled Dimensional Standards, to remove the minimum lot depth requirement of 85 feet in R-1B (Single-Family High-Density District) zoning districts, and any matters incident thereto. | approve as amended | Pass |
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24-1703
| 1 | 64. | Staff Report | Presentation on the Final Report of an Ethylene Oxide Assessment. | no action taken | |
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24-1719
| 1 | 65. | Closed Session | Request for Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.071(1)(A) to discuss pending or contemplated litigation concerning the Columbia Solidarity Bridge expansion and the related presidential permits. | proceed as requested by staff | |
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2024-RT-27
| 1 | 66. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | Consideration to award a three-year service contract RFP FY24-065 to Hachar-Bus Ads, Laredo, TX in an annual revenue amount of $125,000.00 for exterior and interior advertising services. The term of this contract will be for a three year period beginning as of date of its execution. This contract may be extended for one additional two year period. This contract will commence on July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027, the first three years. Revenue funds will be deposited in the El Metro Advertising account. | | |
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2024-RT-30
| 1 | 67. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | Authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year contract with Samsara, Inc. for the purchase of the Samsara Software licenses for El Metro Fixed Route Bus in the amount of $124,613.00 and Paratransit Operations in the amount of $36,301.00 for a grand total of $160,914.00. This software will provide real-time visibility, business relevant tools, and analytics that enable El Metro operations to increase productivity and reduce operating cost. Funding is available in the FTA grant TX-2024-001 for Fixed Route Bus and Grant TX-2020-027 for Paratransit. | | |
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2024-RT-31
| 1 | 68. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Supply offer Contract with Clean Energy Renewable Fuels, LLC for the clean fuel production tax credit. The tax credit is equal to the product of the applicable amount per gallon (or gallon equivalent) for any transportation fuel that is produced by El Metro at a qualify facility during the year and the emission factor for such fuels determined under the code. | | |
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2024-RT-32
| 1 | 69. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | Authorizing the City Manager to purchase twenty-nine fast-fare fareboxes from Sole Source provider GFI Genfare in the total amount of $620,013.48 this will be an upgrade to the current fareboxes on El Metro Fix Route Buses. The fast-fare boxes are an all in one, customizable farebox that quickly accepts, validates, and processes whichever form of payment the riders choose to use at the time of boarding the bus. Funding is available in two FTA grants; TX-2023-088 and TX-2024-001. | | |
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2024-RT-35
| 1 | 70. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | A Resolution authorizing the waiver of parking fees at the El Metro Transit Parking Garage for activities related to National Night Out for the FY24-25. | | |
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24-C-187
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Presentation and recognition of Laredo Crime Stoppers and Laredo Police Department on their ongoing collaboration with preventing recent crime and keeping us one of the safest City’s in the United States, and any matters related thereto. | no action taken | |
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24-C-188
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible action on the creation of a walk of fame to recognize Laredoans that have represented and shown an exemplary life of contributing to the community, and any matters related thereto. | approve as amended | Pass |
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24-C-190
| 1 | | Council Item | 3. Discussion with possible action on presentation of ethylene oxide surveillance study and air quality program that was created by City Council action in 2022, and any matters related thereto.
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24-C-191
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Webb County Heritage Foundation that would authorize them to place benches in San Agustin Plaza, and any other matter incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-185
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action to use District 6 Park Improvement Fees not to exceed $200,000 for design and construction of six new Pickleball courts and a new parking lot at Divine Mercy Park as planned and initiated by Parks and Engineering staff, and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-186
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible action to add a mural to the wall at the North Rim baseball fields south of Loop-20, west of International, with a referral to the Fine Arts and Culture Commission for guidance, with possible funding source being the CIP Art Fund, and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-189
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action to regulate eto as a hazardous material, to include the possible storage regulations based on recommended safe distances from schools and residential areas, and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-169
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible action to further implement solutions for the decongestion and traffic management at Riverbank and Logistic Drive, and also to finalize the road off Riverbank leading to the import lot at World Trade Bridge, and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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