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Meeting Name: City Council - Supplemental Agenda Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/18/2026 5:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers
A-2026-S-02
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REC26-53 11.RecognitionRecognizing the J.W. Nixon High School “One Trick Pony BBQ” Team for their outstanding achievement at the 2026 Texas High School BBQ State Championships held in Granite Shoals, Texas, where the team earned a tie for 2nd place and finished 4th overall after a brisket-point tiebreaker, bringing pride and recognition to the City of Laredo through their hard work, dedication, and competitive excellence.   Not available Not available
REC26-54 12.RecognitionThe City of Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor D. Trevino and Council recognize the Pathfinder Club for their recent achievement in obtaining first place in the Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE) at the North American Division (NAD) Level that took place in Hawthorne Florida on April 17-18, 2026.    Not available Not available
REC26-55 13.RecognitionThe City of Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor D. Trevino and Council recognize the Boys and Girls Club Championship teams for their efforts and participation.   Not available Not available
26-1003 14.Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinancePublic Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending section 1 of Ordinance 2017-O-110 of the City of Laredo and authorizing an increase of toll rates through a phased implementation schedule beginning FY2026 and continuing through January 2031; establishing revised toll rates for commercial vehicles, non-commercial vehicles, and pedestrian crossings; authorizing an initial adjustment upon adoption of the ordinance followed by annual phased adjustments each January thereafter; providing for operational, maintenance, debt service, technology modernization, and bridge infrastructure needs, including improvements to the World Trade Bridge and Colombia Solidarity Bridge, and authorizing the city manager to implement administrative procedures necessary for the implementation. Toll increases are described in Exhibit “A” and hereby repeal all conflicting sections in all ordinances currently in effect.   Not available Not available
26-1001 15.Consent AgendaAuthorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a revised Right-of-Entry agreement with U.S. Customs and Border Protection for preliminary survey and limited engineering evaluation activities on specified City-owned properties.   Not available Not available
26-C-88 16.Council ItemIn light of recent events and emerging crime trends impacting border communities, discussion with possible action on enhancing security and law enforcement measures, including technology-based policy initiatives designed to prevent domestic and international crime, strengthen coordinated public safety efforts, and retain our community’s status as one of the safest cities in the nation.   Not available Not available