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APPT. - 59
| 1 | 1. | Appointment | Appointment by Councilman Ricardo Rangel Jr. of Sara V. Garza to the Historic District/ Landmark Board. | | |
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APPT. - 60
| 1 | 2. | Appointment | Appointment by Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño of Tony Arce to Port of Entry Advisory Committee. | | |
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APPT. - 61
| 1 | 3. | Appointment | Appointment by Council Member Melissa Cigarroa of Frida Frigueroa to the Laredo Commission for Women. | | |
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24-1301
| 1 | 1. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract from the Best Friends Society a 501- C (3) Nonprofit Corporation, Cat Spay, Neuter, Release (SNR) Community Program, amending the FY2023-2024 City of Laredo Animal Care Services Department budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the total grant amount of $66,000.00 with no match for the City of Laredo Animal Care Services Department for the term period from July 22, 2024 through July 22, 2025. | table | Pass |
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2024-O-155
| 1 | 2. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY24 Auto Theft Task Force Fund budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $2,741,001.00 as awarded by the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) for the FY24 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant for the period of March 18, 2024 through March 17, 2024. MVCPA waived the local match for FY 2024. (Upon approval of grant acceptance, Resolution 2024-R-212). | close and introduce | Pass |
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2024-O-143
| 1 | 3. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a conditional use permit for building material sales (cabinet and countertop shop manufacturing) with outside storage (accessory use) on Lots 2 and 3, Commerce Plaza Development, Unit 1, located at 1602 and 1702 Commerce Drive.
ZC-035-2024
District V | close and introduce | Pass |
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2024-O-145
| 1 | 4. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a conditional use permit for outside storage on Lot 2, Block 1, DCAF Mines Road Plat, located at 16105 FM 1472.
ZC-052-2024
District VIII | close and introduce | Pass |
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2024-O-146
| 1 | 5. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a special use permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, Block 473, Western Division, located at 800 Garden Street.
ZC-053-2024
District VIII | close and introduce | Pass |
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2024-O-147
| 1 | 6. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a special use permit for storage and handling of hazardous materials on Lot 4, Block 6, International Commerce Center, Unit 1, located at 1022 Black Diamond Street.
ZC-054-2024
District VII | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-1312
| 1 | 7. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public hearing on the amendment of the City of Laredo Land Development Code, Article IV, in order to amend Section 24-62.1(b), entitled Specific Use Zoning Overlay Districts, by adding the Clark Boulevard Overlay District, and adding new Section 24.75, entitled Clark Boulevard Overlay District (CK), to provide performance standards associated with proposed district, and amending the City of Laredo Zoning Ordinance (Map) to identify only those properties located abutting Clark Boulevard, between North Seymour Avenue, and North Ejido Avenue as the Clark Boulevard Overlay District.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed Clark Boulevard Overlay District.
OA-001-2024
District IV | table | Pass |
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24-1334
| 1 | 8. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation application by the Texas Department of Transportation, altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 25.00 acres, more or less, located east of FM 1472 and north of Pinto Valle Drive. 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 annexation and initial zoning.
AN-001-2024
District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-1335
| 1 | 9. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation application by Radcliffe Killam, II on behalf of Killam Ranch Properties, LTD., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 477.8249 acres, more or less, located north of Union Pacific Boulevard and west of International Boulevard. 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 recommended denial of the proposed initial zoning of M-1 for the entire tract, but instead recommended a B-3 zoning designation for an area being a seven hundred fifty (750) foot buffer along the eastern edge of the tract as it abuts the western edge of the United High School Main Campus, United High School 9th Grade Campus, and the proposed Killam-Charco Elementary School, and an R-1 zoning designation for an area being a s | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-1336
| 1 | 10. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation application by Ramona Cean on behalf of Terraval, LLC., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 10.40 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and south of Pinto Valle Drive. 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-003-2024
District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-1338
| 1 | 11. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation application by Christopher M. Cabello on behalf of CAS Cabello Enterprises, LLC., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 9.983 acres, more or less, located north of State Highway 359 and east of Camino Nuevo 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-004-2024
District III - Cm. Melissa R. Cigarroa | close and introduce | Pass |
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2024-O-156
| 1 | 12. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY2024 Police General Fund budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $12,590.00 to appropriate the revenues generated from the FY24 Police Week 5K Run and donated to the Explorer Program Post 468. | close and introduce | Pass |
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2024-O-148
| 1 | 13. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 11 of the Code of Ordinances in order to adopt the 2020 edition of the National Electrical Code of the National Fire Protection Association; repealing all ordinances and/or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing for a savings clause; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date. | close and introduce | Pass |
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2024-O-154
| 1 | 14. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate revenues and expenditures in the Public Health Fund in the amount of $300,000.00 for the Health Resources & Services Administration 340B drug pricing reimbursement program, with no match, for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, and amend the City of Laredo Public Health Department FY2023-2024 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by creating one Compliance Manager, 210 position, one Program Coordinator, 207 position, one Medical Office Assistant II, 205 position, and one Health Educator II, 204 position. Funding is available in the STD - 340B - Public Health Department Fund. | close and introduce | Pass |
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2024-O-149
| 1 | 15. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances in order to adopt the 2021 editions of the following International Code Council (“ICC”) codes: (1) International Building Code, (2) International Mechanical Code, (3) International Residential Code, (4) International Property Maintenance Code, (5) International Energy Conservation Code, and (6) International Existing Building Code; repealing all ordinances and/or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing for a savings clause; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date. | close and introduce | Pass |
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2024-O-151
| 1 | 16. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 25 of the Code of Ordinances in order to adopt the 2021 editions of the following International Code Council (“ICC”) codes: (1) International Plumbing Code, (2) International Fuel Gas Code, and (3) International Private Sewage Disposal Code; repealing all ordinances and/or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing for a savings clause; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date. | close and introduce | Pass |
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2024-O-152
| 1 | 17. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 7, same-amendments, section 108.3 Building Permit Valuations, of the Code of Ordinances by deleting the table of valuation; adding the valuations published in the most current International Code Council (ICC) adopted for commercial construction only; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for a savings clause; providing for a severability clause; and declaring an effective date. | close and introduce | Pass |
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2024-O-150
| 1 | 18. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances in order to adopt the 2021 edition of International Code Council International Fire Code, including all appendices; providing for local amendments to the adopted code; repealing all ordinances and/or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing for a savings clause; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date. | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-1212
| 1 | 19. | Introductory Ordinance | An Ordinance amending the revised City of Laredo Priority Procedures Handbook for the Mayor and City Council; Priority IV. Communication with City Staff, Section II., by adding a paragraph “D.” regarding advance notice of seven days for events to the Mayor and Council Members. | | |
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2024-O-153
| 1 | 20. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Ground Lease between TowerCo Special, LLC, Delaware limited liability company (“Licensor”), and the City of Laredo (“Licensee”), for space on the tower located at 1313 West Calton Road for the installation and operation of the 800 MHz Public Safety System antennas and related ground equipment. Term of the Amendment is one initial term of five years commencing January 23, 2026 and ending January 22, 2031, with five additional five year renewal options. The annual fee will remain at the then current rate with a CPI annual escalator. Funding is available in the Information Technology Fund. | | |
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24-1364
| 1 | 21. | Introductory Ordinance | An Ordinance amending Chapter 31 Article V ("Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plans") Section 31-217 titled "Landscape Requirements" of the Laredo Code of Ordinances, by adding language to promote water conservation including adding language to protect a property owner's right to use drought resistant landscaping including natural or artificial turf in lieu of grass and prohibiting property owner's associations from enacting or enforcing provisions that would interfere with aforementioned right of the property owner and that instead declares any such provision by a property owner's association void. | | |
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2024-O-129
| 1 | 22. | Third and final reading | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to grant a non-exclusive franchise to GPI Equipment Leasing LLC DBA Trash Ninja 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 forth terms and conditions to govern the franchise; Providing a severability clause, a savings clause and effective date. | | |
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2024-O-138
| 1 | 23. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract from the Petco Love a 501- C (3) Nonprofit Corporation, Spay, Neuter, Release (SNR) Program, amending the FY2023-2024 City of Laredo Public Health Fund-Animal Care Services Department budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the total grant amount of $50,000.00 with no match for the City of Laredo Animal Care Services Department for the term period from July 01, 2024 through June 30, 2025. | | |
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2024-O-125
| 1 | 24. | Final Readings | An Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary legal documents granting AEP Texas Inc., a 4.818 acre (209,881.82 Sq ft) supplemental easement, conveyed by deed to The City of Laredo, said tract lies wholly within a portion of 106.8704 acres of land, more or less Abstract 296, Porcion 32 A Trevino Original Grantee and being out of Lot 1, Block 1 of the City of Laredo Landfill., Webb County, Texas. Said easement has an estimated Webb CAD value of $32,531.68. Being more particularly described by Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made part of; providing for an effective date. | | |
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2024-O-126
| 1 | 25. | Final Readings | An Ordinance ordering and proclaiming a General City Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024; for: the Election of City Officials; designating polling places; providing for publication; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Webb County Elections Office / Administrator in the amount of $116,217.07 for the purpose of conducting a joint election with the County of Webb, City of Rio Bravo, Laredo College, Laredo Independent School District, United Independent School District, and the Webb Consolidated Independent School District; and any other matters relating thereto. | | |
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2024-O-127
| 1 | 26. | Final Readings | Amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 18, Article V, in order to clarify the need to enforce existing business regulations entitled “Regulation for New Business Registration” and adding Section 18.21 “Registration Requirements for New and Existing Businesses;” adding Section 18.21(a) entitled “Registration Requirements for New Businesses;” adding Section 18.21 (b) entitled “Registration Requirements for Existing Businesses;” and amending Section 18-23 entitled “Application Fee” by increasing the application fee from $50.00 to $200.00 for New Businesses and adding a Technology Fee of $150.00 for New Businesses; and by clarifying all Businesses, New and Existing require a valid Certificate of Occupancy to operate, providing for publication, providing for a severability clause, and declaring and effective date. Fees will be deposited into General Fund. | | |
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2024-O-128
| 1 | 27. | Final Readings | Amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances Chapter 28, Article IX. - Public Right-of-Way Management, Division 1. - Section 28-165 - Definitions, by deleting definitions Major Projects and Minor Projects; and replacing definitions of Property Frontage Impact Projects, Adjacent Property Frontage Impact Projects, and Curb/Street/Paved Area Impact Projects definitions; and amending Section 28-166 - Utility Planning and Coordination Committee by not requiring Right-of-Way Clearance Letter for Property Frontage Impact Projects, and by requiring Right-of-Way Clearance Letter for Adjacent Property Frontage Impact Projects, and by requiring Right-of-Way Clearance Letter for Curb/Street/Paved Area Impact Projects; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date. | | |
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2024-O-131
| 1 | 28. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 21, “Offenses and Miscellaneous provisions,” of the Laredo Code of Ordinances by adding Article XVI, “Habitual Criminal and Nuisance Properties”; creating regulations for habitual nuisance properties and establishing a fee schedule for properties deemed a habitual nuisance property. | approve | Pass |
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2024-O-132
| 1 | 29. | Final Readings | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between The Laredo International Airport and Freightsol, LLC, for approximately 157 square feet of office space, suite #130, located at 4719 Maher Avenue, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, on a property legally described as Block no. 1, of the Subdivision Plat of Laredo Airport according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 5, Page 1, Plat Records of Webb County, Texas. The proposed lease term is for three (3) years commencing on August 1, 2024 until July 31, 2027. Initial monthly rent shall be $800.00 a month and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI); and providing for an effective date. There is no financial expenditure impact. | | |
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2024-O-133
| 1 | 30. | Final Readings | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract amendment from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for the IDCU/COVID-19 Grant program, amending the FY2023-2024 Public Health Fund budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the additional amount of $1,103,507.00, for a total grant award of $5,752,479.00, with no match, for the City of Laredo Public Health Department, and amending the City of Laredo Public Health Department FY2023-2024 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by creating two (2) Senior Office Assistant, 202 positions and one (1) Custodian, 201 position for the term period from August 07, 2020 through July 31, 2026. Funding is available in the IDCU/COVID-19 Grant - Public Health Department fund. | | |
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2024-O-134
| 1 | 31. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 15, “Health and Sanitation,” Article I “In General” of the Code of Ordinances Section 15-5 “Fees for Influenza, Childhood and Other Immunizations” to update the section title; update fees for vaccines of state programs; include fees for non-state private stock vaccines. | | |
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2024-O-136
| 1 | 32. | Final Readings | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a rental car agency concession and lease agreement with Avis Budget Car Rental dba Avis and Budget, for the approximate 165 square feet of office and counter space located in car rental space #2 and 19 parking spaces located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for three (3) years commencing on August 1, 2024, and ending on July 31, 2027. Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) shall be $178,905 and rent for leased space shall be $8,393.52 annually; providing for an effective date. There is no financial expenditure impact. | | |
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2024-O-137
| 1 | 33. | Final Readings | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to lease agreement between the City of Laredo, as lessor, and Laredo Aero Center DBA Signature Flight Support, as lessee, approved by Ordinance No. 95-O-156 dated August 8, 1995, and as amended by Ordinance No. 2008-O-031 amending Section 1.01, leases premises, to reduce from 92,192 square feet to 87,918 square feet located at 5203 Maher avenue at the Laredo International Airport. Additionally, amending Section 1.03 Rental Obligation, monthly rent shall be reduced from $10,449.89 to $9,965.43. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in effect; providing for an effective date. There is no financial expenditure impact. | | |
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2024-R-223
| 1 | 34. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas repealing Resolution No. 2024-R-191; and adopting an amended resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept Grant No. 3335707, a grant in the amount of $52,579.00 from the Office of the Governor’s Homeland Security Grant Program for the purposes of funding the Airport’s FY23 Operation Stonegarden Grant. Funding from this grant will be used for overtime and fringe benefit expenses used for Stonegarden operations conducted by airport law enforcement; providing that this resolution shall be cumulative; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. | table | Pass |
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24-1319
| 1 | 35. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award contract to vendor Hubpoint Strategic Advisors, LLC for the Laredo International Airport, for the promotion of Air Cargo Activity for a fixed fee rate of $65,000.00 and a term of one year. Funding is available in the Airport Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-1215
| 1 | 36. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a contract to sole source provider, TransCore L.P., for the purchase of 20,000 Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) sticker tags in the amount of $200,180.00. Funds are available in the Bridge System Fund. | | |
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24-1223
| 1 | 37. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a contract to sole source provider, TransCore L.P., for the purchase, hardware/software development, integration, testing and installation of 29 Opus Blades, 29 Lane Blades and 29 Ivis Blades in the amount of $664,470.00. These lanes blades are interval parts that are required in the operation of the Laredo Bridge System Electronic Toll Collection System. Funding is available in the Bridge System Fund. | | |
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24-1228
| 1 | 38. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase of network switches, access points, replacement of patch-cord cables, and its respective accessories for the Laredo Bridge System in the amount of $750,724.86 from Computer Solutions, San Antonio, Texas through the State of Texas DIR Contract CISCO DIR-TSO-4167. Funding is available in the Laredo Bridge System Fund. | | |
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24-1323
| 1 | 39. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase of Microsoft Windows Data Center Server licenses, Microsoft Sequel Server Standard licenses and Microsoft Sequel Server Enterprise licenses for the Laredo Bridge System in the amount of $594,155.67 from SHI Government Solutions, Somerset, New Jersey through the State of Texas DIR Contract #DIR-CPO-5237. Funding is available in the Laredo Bridge System Construction Fund. | | |
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24-1325
| 1 | 40. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase of Dell servers, VMware licensing and professional services for the Laredo Bridge System in the amount of $549,239.12 from Sequel Data Systems, Austin, Texas through the State of Texas Dell TX DIR contract DIR-TSO-3763 and Carasoft TX DIR contract DIR-TSO-4288. Funding is available in the Laredo Bridge System Construction Fund. | | |
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24-1329
| 1 | 41. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the contracting of professional services to provide support for all the data migration from the current Dell hardware to the new Dell hardware for the Laredo Bridge System Roadside Toll Collection System (RTCS) in the amount of $189,066.00 form TransCore, LP, Houston, Texas. Funding is available in the Laredo Bridge System Construction Fund. | | |
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24-1277
| 1 | 42. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew contract FY23-062 with Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP, Washington, D.C. to provide federal legislative and lobbying consulting services for the City of Laredo. The contract amount should not exceed $240,000.00 annually. This contract shall be for one year, this is the first of three extension periods. To commence September 1, 2024. All legislative and lobbying consulting services will be on a continuous basis. Funding is available through the General Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-1416
| 1 | 43. | Consent Agenda | Discussion with possible action to bring back to the City Council the name of Lucas Galvan to the La Ladrillera Soccer Field due to lack of quorum of the Facility Naming & Recognition Commission and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-1417
| 1 | 44. | Consent Agenda | Discussion with possible action to bring back to the City Council the naming of the Slaughter Park walking trail to the “Korean War Veterans Walking Trail” due to the lack of quorum of the Facility Naming & Recognition Commission and any matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-209
| 1 | 45. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to submit the 2024-2025 One Year Action Plan to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), request for funding in the amounts of $3,032,219.00 the 50th Action Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, $957,641.00 through the HOME Investment Partnership Program, and $286,641.00 through the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). An additional $80,000.00 is anticipated to be received in Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Funds, and $125,000.00 in HOME Program Income. Also authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents as a result of the Plan’s submission. The plan identifies the projects proposed to be funded by HUD through entitlement program funds and anticipated program income, which are as follows:
50th AY Community Development Block Grant
1) Community Development Administration
$606,000.00
2) Housing Rehabilitation Administration
$355,866.00
3) Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program
$578,292.00
4) Code Enforcement | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-215
| 1 | 46. | Resolution | Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, to execute all necessary documents for the purchase of the “surface only” of a 5.5-acre tract (239,580 square feet), more or less, situated within Buena Vista Ranch Land Development Co., LLC, Cuatro Vientos South, Ltd Sur, no. 35, J.M. Diaz, A-546 Webb County, for the sum of $1,890,000.00. The City agrees to cover fifty percent of the closing costs, estimated at $4,000.00, with Cuatro Vientos South Ltd., being more particularly described and depicted in the attached exhibit “A”. Funding is available in the 2022 Certificate of Obligation Bond. Providing for an effective date. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-222
| 1 | 47. | Resolution | Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $1,500,000.00 to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD), under the 2025 Local Parks Grant Program for the planification and construction of Lomas del Sur Park, and execute all relevant documents as determined by TPWD. The project will provide, promote and support outdoor recreation, conservation, and nature exploration. This notice of funding opportunity is on a reimbursement basis. Grant match in an amount not to exceed $750,000.00 and is available through Parkland Improvement Fees-District 2 and 2021 Certificate of Obligation Bond District I Priority Funds. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-197
| 1 | 48. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to accept the donation of the surface only of future Lot 14, Block 1, (0.4248 acres), Lot 12, Block 3, (0.3455 acres), and Lot 23, Block 4, (0.4249 acres), all within Northcrest Residential Subdivision, from SKG Homes VI, LLC. Parcels have a Webb CAD value of $166,657.00. Parcels being more particularly described and depicted in the attached Exhibit “A”. Providing for an effective date. | | |
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24-1022
| 1 | 49. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a construction contract to the sole, responsible, responsive bidder Epoxy Designs Systems, Inc., Houston, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $103,000.00 for the FY24-ENG-71 Inner-City Park Pool Concrete Columns Repairs - District IV project for the total base bid including a $5,000.00 contingency allowance. The construction contract time for the project is 30 working days. Funding is available in the 2023 Certificate of Obligation Bond.
1. Epoxy Designs Systems, Inc., Houston, Texas
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24-1341
| 1 | 50. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to reject the sole bid received for FY24-ENG-72 Inner City Park Pool Fabric Shade Structure Replacement - District IV for the installation of a fabricated PVC mesh roof type, and replacing all of its anchorage components. The sole bid received exceeded the estimated budget amount. There is no financial impact at this time.
1. ABBA Construction LLC., Laredo, Texas
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24-1187
| 1 | 51. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of change order No.3, a total decrease of $65,277.43 to balance quantities, for Fasken Community Center Pool & Amenities Project, to Celso Gonzalez Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas. The construction contract amount including this change order is $512,231.17. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund and 2019 CO Bond. | table | Pass |
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24-1331
| 1 | 52. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a professional services contract to Sepulveda Associates Architects, Inc. Laredo, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $185,845.00 to provide schematic design, construction documents, bid phase, and construction administration including a $16,895.00 contingency allowance to be used for unforeseen conditions or additional scope with approval from Owner for the FY24-ENG-55 World Trade Bridge Building Improvements. Contract time is for the duration of the project. Funding is available in the Bridge Construction Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-1346
| 1 | 53. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of FY23-ENG-01 Lafayette Overpass Public Art Project (District 8) project as complete and approval of final payment in the amount of $28,395.06 to UP Art Studio, LLC., Houston, Texas. The final contract amount is $322,500.00. Funding is available in the 2018 Certificate of Obligation Bond District VIII Priority Fund. | | |
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24-1330
| 1 | 54. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew contract FY23-068 with Airstream Professional Misting, Laredo, Texas in an annual amount of $39,060.00 for the maintenance of the Shiloh and Backwoods Pond. The original term of this contract was for one year with the option to renew three additional one year periods, this is the first of the three extension periods. Funding is available in the Environmental Services Fund. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-227
| 1 | 55. | Resolution | A Resolution directing publication and posting of notice of intention to issue City of Laredo, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, in one or more series, in the maximum principal amount of $30,000,000.00 for various capital improvements, including: (1) acquiring, constructing, improving and equipping facilities to improve City telecommunications, wireless communications, information technology systems, applications, hardware, software, and cybersecurity; (2) renovating, improving, and equipping existing municipal buildings and facilities, (3) acquiring equipment and vehicles for various City departments, including the public safety departments, (4) acquiring, constructing, improving and equipping public safety facilities, including a fire station, (5) Acquiring, constructing, improving and equipping parks and recreational facilities, (6) planning, constructing, improving and repairing streets, sidewalks, bridges and drainage improvements, together with right-of-ways acquisition, traffic and street signalization, landscaping, and lighting improvements, (7) p | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-228
| 1 | 56. | Resolution | A Resolution directing publication and posting of notice of intention to issue City of Laredo, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, in one or more series, in the maximum principal amount of $13,000,000.00, for: (1) planning, constructing, improving and repairing streets, sidewalks, bridges and drainage improvements, together with right-of-ways acquisition, traffic and street signalization, landscaping, and lighting improvements, (2) purchasing real property, materials, supplies, equipment, information technology, machinery, landscaping, land, and rights of way for authorized needs and purposes related to the aforementioned capital improvements and (3) paying legal, fiscal and engineering fees in connection with such projects. | | |
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2024-R-229
| 1 | 57. | Resolution | A Resolution expressing official intent to reimburse with obligation proceeds, not to exceed $5,000,000.00, costs associated with improvements to the multipurpose entertainment arena (commonly known as the Sames Auto Arena) and Baseball Stadium (commonly known as the Uni-Trade Stadium). | | |
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2024-R-231
| 1 | 58. | Resolution | A Resolution expressing official intent to reimburse with tax-exempt obligation proceeds, not to exceed $5,000,000.00, costs associated with acquiring, constructing, improving and equipping a mass transit facility serving the governmental functions of the City. | | |
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2024-R-232
| 1 | 59. | Resolution | A Resolution expressing official intent to reimburse with tax-exempt obligation proceeds, not to exceed $5,000,000.00, costs associated with acquiring, constructing, improving, and equipping the City’s International Toll Bridge System. | | |
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24-1388
| 1 | 60. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve a contract for Co-Bond Counsel Services with McCall, Parkhurst, & Horton L.L.P. and JCA Law, PLLC based on the proposed fees. Funding for these services will be available from proceeds of the debt issuance. | | |
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24-1214
| 1 | 61. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a service contract with BuyBoard Cooperative vendor Siddons Martin Emergency, Houston, TX, for the annual amount of $150,000.00 for mechanical repairs services, parts and emergency (unforeseen, unexpected) services repairs. These are repairs done on Fire Department units. All units have to be operational at all times to respond to emergency calls. The term of this contract is for a period of two years with the option to renew one additional two year period upon mutual agreement parties. Funding is available in the General Fund- Fire. | approve | Pass |
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24-1229
| 1 | 62. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew contracts for the purchase of medications, medical equipment and supplies with:
1). Primary Vendor: Bound Tree Medical, LLC., Dallas, TX. utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Contract #704-23 in an annual amount not to exceed $360,000.00 and;
2). Secondary Vendor: McKesson Medical Surgical, Atlanta, Georgia utilizing the Sourcewell contract 022422-MML in an annual amount not to exceed $15,000.00.
These purchases are used by the Fire Department-EMS on an as needed basis. Items include but are not limited to medication, medical equipment and medical supplies. The term of this contract was for a period of one year with the option to renew three additional one, one year periods upon mutual agreement. This is the first of three extension periods. Funding is available in the General Fund- Fire EMS. | | |
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24-1265
| 1 | 63. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew contract FY23-082 to Vara Hospice, LLC Vara Health, Laredo, Texas in an amount not to exceed $185,802.00 for an extended period of three months. This contract is for the migrant emergency shelter medical support and services including medical support to migrants, refuges, asylees, immigrants, equipment, medical supplies, vaccines, medications and other related equipment and supplies. The term of this contract shall be for a period of three months beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This is the last extension period. Funding is available in the General Fund - Shelter and Services Program Grant. | | |
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24-1291
| 1 | 64. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew and amend service contract with Dr. Arturo Garza-Gongora, licensed Family Medical Practice, in the annual amount of $95,000.00 to serve as Medical Director/Supervisor of pre-hospital care for the City of Laredo Fire Department as required by EMS National Registry. There is an 8% price increase due to the number of calls, approximately 35,000 per year, from licensed EMS personnel and assistance in preventive programs. These programs include the Opioid Response Team (ORT) and the minor care clinic for our unsheltered community members at Bethany House. Additionally, we have experienced a consistent 10% increase in EMS emergency responses every year, further justifying the need for this renewal and amendment. The term of this contract was for a period of three years with option to renew two additional years. This is the last extension period. Funding is available in the General Fund- Fire EMS. | | |
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24-1213
| 1 | 65. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award annual parts/service contract FY24-074 to the sole bidder South Texas Auto Rebuilders, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $160,000.00 for air conditioning system repairs for the heavy-duty trucks, and construction equipment for the Fleet Division. The term of the contract shall be for period of one year with an opportunity to renew for three additional one year periods and is subject to future appropriations. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-1227
| 1 | 66. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase of trucks from:
A). Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, Texas in the total amount of $1,252,505.35 through the TIPS USA Cooperative Purchasing Program’s contract pricing.
1). One 2024 Ford F450 Extended Cab Truck in the amount of $70,346.75;
2). One 2024 Transit 350 Passenger Wagon in the amount of $62,265.50;
3). One 2024 Ford F150 Crew Cab Truck in the amount of $38,493.00;
4). One 2025 Ford Explorer in the amount of $40,410.00;
4). One 2024 Ford F250 Crew Cab Truck in the amount of $52,687.42;
5). One 2023 Ford F150 Regular Cab Truck in the amount of $45,643.31;
6). Eight 2024 Ford F150 Crew Cab Trucks in the total amount of $400,797.36;
7). One 2024 Ford F350 Crew Cab Truck in the amount of $63,230.25;
8). Three 2024 Ford F250 Extended Cab Truck in the total amount of $182,670.75;
9). One 2024 Ford F250 Extended Cab Truck in the amount of $63,805.67;
10). Two 2024 Ford F250 Crew Cab Trucks in the total amount of $129,365.34;
11). Two 2024 Ford F250 Extended Cab Trucks in the total amount of $102,790.00;
B). Lake Country Chevrolet, Jasper | approve | Pass |
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24-1256
| 1 | 67. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award annual service contract FY24-073 for the repair and replacement of hydraulic cylinders for the City’s heavy equipment fleet to the following sole bidder Laredo Mechanical, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $130,000.00. These hydraulic cylinders are found on many pieces of heavy equipment such as backhoes, loaders, and refuse trucks. All repair services 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 has three extension periods. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. | | |
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24-1271
| 1 | 68. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a supply contract with BuyBoard vendor, Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo, Texas, in the annual amount of $300,000.00 for the purchase of automotive parts, fluids, and equipment for the Fleet Department. This annual contract shall utilize the BuyBoard Contract 715-23. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-1281
| 1 | 69. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase of trucks from:
A). Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, Texas in the total amount of $645,048.34 through the TIPS USA Cooperative Purchasing Program’s contract pricing.
1). Eight 2024 Ford F250 Regular Cab Trucks in the amount of $395,000.00;
2). Two 2024 Ford F250 Crew Cab Trucks in the amount of $105,374.84;
3). One 2023 Ford F150 Regular Cab Truck in the amount of $37,806.50;
4). One 2024 Ford F350 Crew Cab Truck in the amount of $66,457.00;
5). One 2024 Ford Explorer in the amount of $40,410.00;
B). Silsbee Toyota, Silsbee, Texas in the total amount of $30,279.00 through the TIPS USA Cooperative Purchasing Program’s contract pricing.
1). One (1) 2024 Toyota Camry Hybrid in the amount of $30,279.00;
These vehicles are replacement units for vehicles which have already reached their useful life. Funding is available in General Fund-Tax Department and the 2009, 2014, 2015 and 2019 Certificate of Obligation Funds. | | |
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24-1295
| 1 | 70. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual supply/service contract FY23-020 for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/service for the City's Caterpillar equipment with Holt Caterpillar, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $750,000.00. All parts and services 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. There is a proposed price increase of 7% due to an increase in labor costs for this next extension period. This is the second of three extension periods for this contract. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. | | |
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24-1296
| 1 | 71. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew supply/service contract FY23-016 for vehicle repair services for small and medium vehicles for the City’s Fleet Department with the following vendors:
1. Toro Auto Sales, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $100,000.00, (Primary Vendor) and;
2. South Texas Auto Rebuilders, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $70,000.00 (Secondary Vendor) and;
3. Rotex Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $50,000.00 (Secondary Vendor).
This contract provides the Fleet Department with the ability to outsource out and expedite needed services for small and medium vehicle repairs. The city has decided to exercise the renewal option upon mutual agreement of both parties for one additional one-year period. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the second of three one year extension periods and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. All repair services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. | | |
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2024-R-216
| 1 | 72. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter a continuation contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Diabetes Prevention and Control Grant in the amount of $125,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from September 01, 2024 through August 31, 2025. Funding is available in the Diabetes Prevention and Control Grant - Public Health Department Fund. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-217
| 1 | 73. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract from Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHS) for the Family Planning Program (FPP) Grant, in the amount of $489,111.00, and the Healthy Texas Women (HTW) Grant, in the amount of $430,702.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025. Funding is available in the FPP Grant and the HTW Grant - Public Health Department Fund. | | |
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2024-R-218
| 1 | 74. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract from The Texas Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), for the Laredo Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program (AOT) Grant, in the total amount of $1,000,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from July 31, 2024 through July 30, 2025. Funding is available in the AOT Grant - Public Health Department Fund. | | |
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2024-R-219
| 1 | 75. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter a Memorandum of Understanding collaboration between Texas A&M International University and the City of Laredo Public Health Department in the amount of $5,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department to facilitate research of Type 2 Diabetes, for the term period starting the date of execution of Memorandum of Understanding through June 15, 2025. Any funding as a result of the Memorandum of Understanding will be appropriated to the Public Health Department Fund. | | |
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2024-R-220
| 1 | 76. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract amendment from the Women’s Health and Family Planning Association of Texas (WHFPT) d.b.a Every Body Texas for the WHFPT Title X Project Grant in the additional amount of $1,472.82, due to exceedance of client quota during contract term, for a total grant award of $122,339.82, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024. Funding is available in the WHFPT Title X Project Grant - Public Health Department Fund. | | |
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2024-R-221
| 1 | 77. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHS) for the Primary Health Care Grant, in the amount of $138,377.00, with a program income of $6,500.00 and no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from September 01, 2024 through August 31, 2025. Funding is available in the Primary Health Grant - Public Health Department fund. | | |
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24-1358
| 1 | 78. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve a telepsychiatry consultation services agreement with US Televero Health PA, in the annual amount not to exceed $95,000.00 for the City of Laredo Public Health Department, for the term of August 01, 2024 through July 31, 2025. Funding is available in the AOT Program Grant - Public Health Department fund, contingent on grant funding availability. | | |
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24-1361
| 1 | 79. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of the purchase of office furniture and installation from Kimball International d.b.a Kimball Office Inc., Jasper, IN. (G&S Office Supply), in the amount of $107,759.22 and to allow for future supplier purchases for the amount not to exceed $170,000.00 for Public Health Department Ryan White Program. Funding is available in the Ryan White Grant - Public Health Department fund. | | |
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24-1395
| 1 | 80. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to purchase insurance renewal coverage for the City of Laredo Roots Recovery Center (in-hospital detox center) to include $1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 annual aggregate for general liability including products and completed operations, $1,000,000 each claim/$3,000,000 aggregate for professional liability, $10,000,000 umbrella and $3,000,000 non-owned and hired auto liability beginning August 1, 2024 through August 1, 2025, for a total amount of $214,363.72 to be paid from the American Rescue Plan Act Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-1347
| 1 | 81. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the purchase of four replacement Precedent Packaged air conditioning units from Trane for the amount of $68,924.00 plus additional funding of $20,000.00, for purchases/services as needed for FY2024 and not to exceed a total of $88,924.00. Pricing under Texas BuyBoard - Contract #7210-23. Funding is available from the IST Department Budget. | approve | Pass |
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24-1293
| 1 | 82. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase of one 2023 Grapple Truck from Rush Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in the total amount of $237,100.00 for the Parks & Recreation Department. The purchase of this truck shall be made utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program. This new grapple truck will be used to pick up all debris, trim all trees around parks, and for in-house parks projects. Funding is available in the 2019 Certificate of Obligation Bond. | | |
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24-1294
| 1 | 83. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase of four 72” riding mowers from John Deere Company, Cary, North Carolina in the total amount of $108,320.16 for the Parks & Recreation Department. These are replacement units for current units that have already reached their useful life. The purchase of this equipment shall be made utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program. Funding is available in the 2019 Certificate of Obligations Bond. | | |
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24-1337
| 1 | 84. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award contract FY24-082 to the low bidder Satellite Shelters Inc., Converse, Texas for the purchase of one double wide mobile office shelter in the total amount of $156,814.00 for the Parks & Recreation Department. This mobile office will be located at 2201 Zacatecas and shall be utilized as dressing rooms by teams playing at the Freddy Benavides/Cigarroa Baseball Sports Complex. Funding is available in the 2018, 2021, and 2022 Certificate of Obligation Bonds. | | |
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2024-R-213
| 1 | 85. | Resolution | A Resolution authorizing and advancing funding to the Laredo and Webb
County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in the amount not to exceed $149,100.00 (one hundred forty-nine thousand one-hundred dollars) (the "funds") for the payment of the Goodman Corporation for consulting services for the development of the Laredo Transit Management, Inc. Microtransit Feasibility Study, which said sums are 100% reimbursable from federal funds supplied to the MPO as per the fiscal agreement between the City of Laredo and the MPO. Funding is available in the General Fund - Planning MPO Grant. | | |
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2024-R-208
| 1 | 86. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $872,271.00 to fund the Laredo Police Department HIDTA Task Force the Laredo DEA HIDTA Task Force, and the Rio Grande Valley Financial HIDTA Task Force. These initiatives are funded by the Executive Office of the President, Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) at no cost to the City. Funding will be used to pay personnel salaries, fringe benefits, overtime, travel and operating expenses from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025. Funding for the Rio Grande Valley Financial Task Force will be used for payment of fringe benefits, overtime, and operating expenses from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-211
| 1 | 87. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to ratify the submission of a grant application in the estimated amount of $1,725,392.00 to the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for the FY25 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant for the period of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025. The purpose of this grant program is to provide additional funding for the Laredo Auto Theft Task Force/Laredo Police Department for the detection and prevention of catalytic converter theft. This grant will pay for the salary of a full-time Assistant District Attorney, technology, training, and overtime. The city’s cash match will be transferred from General Fund in the amount of $443,363.00 for a total grant amount of $2,168,755.00. Funding will be available in the Auto Theft Task Force Fund. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-212
| 1 | 88. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $2,741,001.00 from the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) for the FY24 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant for the period of March 18, 2024 through March 17, 2025. Funding will be used to pay for the salary of a full-time Assistant District Attorney, technology, training, and overtime. MVCPA waived the local match for fiscal year 2024. Funding will be available in the Auto Theft Task Force Fund. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-230
| 1 | 89. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant award in the amount of $2,500.00 from CenterPoint Energy to fund the 2024 Community Safety Grant. The grant funding will be used to purchase specialized police equipment. CenterPoint Energy will provide funding in the amount of $2,500.00 with the other 50% of the project being provided by city match from the General Fund for a total amount of $5,000.00. | | |
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24-1273
| 1 | 90. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve the cooperative contracts for the purchase of heavy equipment for Public Works:
1) Nueces Power Equipment, Laredo, Tx. for the purchase of:
one Hamm HD 14 VV 54” DD Roller in the total amount of $83,625.60;
one Hamm HD 70 VV” Roller in the total amount of $146,579.20 through Buyboard Cooperative Contract 685-22.
2) Tymco, Waco, Tx. for the purchase of:
three Tymco Model 600 Regenerative Air Sweeper in the total amount of $1,083,940.00 through HGACBuy Cooperative Contract SW04-20.
Funding is available in the 2016 and 2019 Certificate of Obligation Bond. | approve | Pass |
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24-1287
| 1 | 91. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award contract FY24-075 to sole bidder Anderson Columbia, Weslaco, Tx. for the supply of MC-30 Prime Oil Asphalt, for street paving projects for an annual amount of $225,000.00. 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 other construction project budgets. | | |
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24-1290
| 1 | 92. | 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. | approve | Pass |
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24-1316
| 1 | 93. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award contract FY24-081 to sole bidder Anderson Columbia, Weslaco, Tx. for the supply of Asphalt Hot Mix Type B & D, for street paving projects for an annual amount of $6,500,000.00. 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 other construction project budget. | | |
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2024-R-214
| 1 | 94. | Resolution | Accepting the conveyance of a 10 Foot Wide Utility and Access Easement, being a tract of land containing 4,560.30 Sq. Ft., more or less, out of Lot 3 Block 1 Cuatro Vientos East Wright Ranch Subdivision Phase X Commercial recorded in Volume 41, Page 18, Webb County, Texas more particularly described in metes and bounds Exhibit “B” and depicted in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and made part of, providing for an effective date. Easement has an estimated value of $17,655.40. | approve | Pass |
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24-1172
| 1 | 95. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the purchase of one 250-Horsepower (HP) KSB submersible pump from Pump Solutions, Inc. (PSI) of New Caney, Texas for $124,000.00. This purchase shall be made utilizing the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Account ID #8755, Contract #23010401. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund- 2015B Sewer Revenue Bond. | | |
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24-1333
| 1 | 96. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual supply/service contract FY22-079 with Laredo Air Compressor Parts & Service, Laredo, Texas in amount of $62,500.00 to provide small engine repair services for the Utilities Department. This contract establishes an hourly service rate and a discount percentage for parts. 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 extended one additional one-year period, upon mutual agreement of the parties. There was no price increase during the last extension period. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis and funding will be secured from the Utilities - Sewer System Fund. | | |
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24-1339
| 1 | 97. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing City Manager to approve a change order in the amount of $716,865.36, to Southern Trenchless Solutions of Weslaco, Texas for 24-inch HDPE Water Transmission Main from Loop 20 Airport to Bustamante Project. The updated contract amount is $6,490,490.36. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund- 2020A Water Revenue Bond. | approve | Pass |
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24-1342
| 1 | 98. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing City Manager to approve final change order in the amount of a deduct of $189,675.50, release of retainage, final payment in the amount of $501,836.50, and final project acceptance of the Insituform Technologies, LLC work for the Downtown Sewer Rehabilitation Project. The revised final contract amount is $568,743.00. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund- 2020A Sewer Revenue Bond. | approve | Pass |
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24-1343
| 1 | 99. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase of one 2024 dump truck from Rush Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in the total amount of $215,848.00 for the Utilities Department. The purchase of this truck shall be made utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program. This dump truck is a replacement for unit #14389 which has already reached its useful life. This truck will be used to pick-up and dispose of materials from in-house maintenance and construction projects. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund- 2020A Sewer Revenue Bond. | | |
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24-1352
| 1 | 100. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to approve Change Order Number One for a deduct amount of $85,596.00 from SAL Construction Management, LLC for the 24-inch Water Main - Sierra Vista Booster Station, final acceptance of the project, release of retainage, and final payment in the amount of $246,317.91. The final contract amount is $4,652,682.25. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund- 2020A Water Revenue Bond. | | |
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24-1286
| 1 | 101. | Staff Report | Discussion with possible action regarding the exemption of designated landmarks, and buildings within the Historic Districts from the City of Laredo adopted International Code Council (ICC) codes, and any other matters incident thereto. | table | Pass |
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24-1326
| 1 | 102. | Staff Report | Presentation with possible action on status of all the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded projects and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-1367
| 1 | 103. | 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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24-1368
| 1 | 104. | 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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24-1377
| 1 | 105. | Staff Report | Consideration and Action on approving a Plan of Finance as presented by the City’s Financial Advisor to include the issuance of Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2024; Certificates of Obligations Series 2024A for Various Capital Improvements; and Certificates of Obligations Series 2024B generally for Road Improvements, Design and Engineering to be sold to TxDOT thru their State Infrastructure Bank program. | approve | Pass |
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24-1407
| 1 | 106. | Staff Report | Presentation by Animal Care Services on the Pet Surrender Intake Appointment-Based System and Trap-Neuter-Return Policy for community cats. | no action taken | |
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24-1408
| 1 | 107. | Closed Session | Request for Executive Session pursuant to the Texas Government Code Section 551.087 related to negotiations between the Laredo International Airport and Aerotransportes Rafilher S.A. de C.V., doing business as Aerus, and return to open session for possible action as necessary. | approve | Pass |
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24-1414
| 1 | 108. | Closed Session | Request for Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.071(1)(A) to discuss pending or contemplated litigation between the City of Laredo and the U.S. government concerning a tract of land in Starr County, Texas. | approve | Pass |
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2024-RT-23
| 1 | 109. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $297,446.00 to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for Fiscal Year 2022 Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Grant Program. Funding will be will be used to purchase two Paratransit Vans for El Lift Department. FTA share is $252,829.00 (85%) and local match of $44,617.00 (15%). Funding will be available in the Transit Capital Grants Fund. | approve | Pass |
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2024-RT-24
| 1 | 110. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the FY2025 application STATE-U-2024-LAREDO-00115 in the amount of $670,150.00, no local match is required. Funds will be used for operating expenses of the preventative maintenance division. Funds are made available through the Texas Transportation Commission for large urban, small urban, and rural areas. Funding will be available in the El Metro Operations Fund. | | |
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2024-RT-25
| 1 | 111. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $8,680,778.44 to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for Fiscal Year 2024 Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula authorized under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The FTA grant share is $4,789,395.00 with a total local match of $3,891,383.44, broken down as follows: $3,592,046.25 for operating expense (50/50) and $299,337.19 for capital preventative maintenance (80/20). The grant funding will be used for El Metro’s operating and capital preventative maintenance assistance. Funding will be available in El Metro Operations Fund. | | |
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24-C-147
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action on improving commercial traffic fluidity by requiring a minimum of $100 on all commercial truck accounts on the world trade bridge. The purpose is to avoid the loss of time, revenue and job creation due to turning trucks around because of insufficient funds. This agenda discussion and change is limited to the world trade bridge only, and any matters related thereto. | approve as amended | Pass |
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24-C-148
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible action on entering into formal discussions with the State of Texas and involved stakeholders on the possibility and mechanism of utilizing lake Casa Blanca to deposit the excess water purged from Laredos water system, including water rights not withdrawn from the Rio grande, to be used in times of drought up to the amount deposited for irrigation and other non-potable uses, and any matters related thereto.
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24-C-149
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action regarding increased 18-wheeler activity on Bartlett, Malinche, Clark, Arkansas, Springfield, and other identified areas affecting residential property owners; and any other matters incident thereto. | table | Pass |
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24-C-143
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action to identify all the drainage areas throughout the City of Laredo to determine who is responsible to maintain them and provide a routine schedule and any other matters incident thereto.
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24-C-151
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action to review any ordinance dealing with the non-compliance of the lot maintenance in reference to warnings, citations, and forced cleaning of said property; and any other matters incident thereto. | table | Pass |
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