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REC26-99
| 1 | 1. | Recognition | The City of Laredo Mayor and Council recognize Tommy Ramirez
for his dedicated and invaluable service to the City of Laredo and the community as an educator, coach, and administrator.
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REC26-100
| 1 | 2. | Recognition | The City of Laredo Mayor and Council recognize Staff Sergeant Juan Enrique Reyna II, E-5, United States Air Force, for his distinguished service to our nation, unwavering dedication, and honorable commitment to protecting our freedoms. | | |
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REC26-101
| 1 | 3. | Recognition | The City of Laredo Mayor and Council recognize the 2026 United South Middle School Volleyball Lady Leopards Black for their 6th Grade United South Middle undefeated season and being 2A Gold Division Champions! | | |
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REC26-103
| 1 | 4. | Recognition | The City of Laredo Mayor and City Council proudly recognizes Roberto Rueda, Rafael De Llano, and Emiliano Torres, Founders, along with Pablo Marroquin Acasuso and Ferran Nacher Mejia, Senior Executive Associates of the Seven Flags Foundation, for their outstanding commitment to community service and charitable outreach. Through their leadership and dedication, the Foundation organized more than 10 community events and donated approximately 1,500 toys during the 2025-2026 school year, including over 200 toys and bicycles to children and families in need in Santa Margarita de Escocia, 400 toys to kindergarten through second-grade students at Matias De Llano Elementary School, 150 toys to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Peñitas, and more than 240 toys to the Children's Advocacy Center. In addition, the Foundation provided free haircuts to returning UISD students during the summer and assembled more than 1,620 meal packages for members of the elderly community. The City commends all five individuals for their generosity, leadership, and dedication to serving others and making a positive | | |
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26-2169
| 1 | 5. | Communications | Presentation by Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino, providing general comments on city matters, upcoming initiatives, and other relevant updates for the Council and the public. | | |
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26-2194
| 1 | 6. | Communications | Introduction of Economic Development DIrector, Amber R. Holmes. | | |
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APPT26 - 73
| 1 | 7. | Appointment | Appointment by Council Member Melissa Cigarroa of Margarita Araiza to the Historic District/Landmark Committee. | | |
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26-2085
| 1 | 8. | Planning & Zoning Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation request by Jose Edmundo Ramirez, Jr., on behalf of Consolidated Towne East Holdings, Ltd., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo to annex approximately 17.68-acres, more or less, tract of land located north of State Highway 359 and east of Serrano 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 B-3 (Commercial Business District) for approximately 3.03 acres of land, more or less, and R-1B (Single-Family High-Density District) for approximately 14.65 acres of land, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit A.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed annexation and the initial zoning of R-1B (Single Family High-Density District) and B-3 (Community Business District), as amended by the petitioner from the originally requested B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
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26-2087
| 1 | 9. | Planning & Zoning Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation request by Dr. Arturo Garza-Gongora, altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo to annex approximately 5.00-acres, more or less, tract of land located east of Bob Bullock Loop and north of E. Del Mar 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 R-1 (Single Family Residential District) for the subject tract, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit A.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and the initial zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential District). Staff supports the proposed annexation and initial zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential District).
AN-006-2026
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26-2088
| 1 | 10. | Planning & Zoning Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation request by Radcliff Killam II, on behalf of Killam Development, Ltd., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo to annex approximately 14.09-acres, more or less, tract of land located east of FM 1472 and Muller Memorial 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) for the subject tract, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit A.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed annexation and the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). Staff supports the proposed annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
AN-007-2026
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26-2089
| 1 | 11. | Planning & Zoning Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation request by Radcliff Killam II, on behalf of Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo to annex approximately 5.15-acres, more or less, tract of land located east of FM 1472 and north adjacent to Killam Industrial Park; 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) for the subject tract, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit A.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed annexation and the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). Staff supports the proposed annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
AN-008-2026
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26-2090
| 1 | 12. | Planning & Zoning Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation request by Radcliff Killam II, on behalf of Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo to annex approximately 25.85-acres, more or less, tract of land located west of Interstate Highway 35 and north of Killam Industrial 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) for the subject tract, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit A.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed annexation and the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). Staff supports the proposed annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
AN-009-2026
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26-2091
| 1 | 13. | Planning & Zoning Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation request by Gary Jacobs, on behalf of Las Islitas Farms, LLC, altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo to annex approximately 42.47-acres, more or less, tract of land located east of FM 1472 and north of the Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course; 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 R-1B (Single-Family High-Density District) for the subject tract, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit A.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed annexation and the initial zoning of R-1B (Single Family High-Density District). Staff supports the proposed annexation and initial zoning of R-1B (Single Family High-Density District).
AN-010-2026
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26-2094
| 1 | 14. | Planning & Zoning Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by amending Ordinance 2026-O-153, which authorized a conditional use permit for an amusement redemption machine establishment on Lot 1A, Block 1, Anil and Associates Subdivision, Phase 1, located at 9110 McPherson Road, Suite 1 (10,800 square feet), in order to remove Anil Gupta and Jorge Vicencio Barcenas and replace them with Cesar Cancino, to whom the conditional use permit will be issued.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the conditional use permit amendment and staff supports the application.
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26-2095
| 1 | 15. | Planning & Zoning Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 0.47 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, Block 914, Eastern Division, located at 1717 and 1719 Mercer Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application.
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26-2096
| 1 | 16. | Planning & Zoning Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a conditional use permit for a cabinet shop (manufacturing) on the north half (1/2) of Lot 4, Block 365, Western Division, located at 1809 San Dario Avenue.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed conditional use permit and staff supports the application.
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26-2097
| 1 | 17. | Planning & Zoning Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a conditional use permit for an Auto Dealer / Auto Sales on Lots 4, 5, 8, and 9, Block 470, Eastern Division, located at 317 East Eistetter Street and 316 and 318 East Bustamante Street.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed conditional use permit, and staff supports the application.
ZC-081-2026
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26-2098
| 1 | 18. | Planning & Zoning Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 1482A, Colonia Hermosa Subdivision of Blocks in the Eastern Division, located at 2315 and 2504 Winding Drive, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change, and staff does not support the application.
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26-2116
| 1 | 19. | Planning & Zoning Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Block 2106A, and Lots 1 and 2, Block 1421A, Colonia Hermosa Subdivision of Blocks in the Eastern Division, located at 2300, 2315, and 2400 Winding Drive, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff does not support the application.
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26-1984
| 1 | 20. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept the Community Investment Program Grant, in the estimated total amount of $2,500.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Library Department, for a total estimated amount not to exceed $2,500.00; and to amend the Library budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $2,500.00; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents resulting from the award of this grant. Any funding as a result of this application will be appropriated in the Laredo Public Library Department - General Fund. | | |
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26-2067
| 1 | 21. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a donation from the Laredo Daybreak Rotary Club 07-94, in the estimated total amount of $500.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Library Department; and to amend the General Fund Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $500.00; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents resulting from the award of this donation. Any funding as a result of this donation will be appropriated in the Laredo Public Library Department - General Fund. | | |
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26-1998
| 1 | 22. | Introductory Ordinance | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between The Laredo International Airport and 6552 BBL TX, LLC, for forty-two parking spaces in the Airport’s Long-Term Parking Lot, totaling 19,507.5 Square feet +/-, at a property legally described as 5210 Bob Bullock Loop, Laredo, TX 78041. The proposed lease term is for one year commencing on December 1, 2026 and ending November 30, 2027, with tenant being granted four options to renew, with each option being one year each. Initial monthly rent shall be $3,000.00 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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2026-O-193
| 1 | 23. | Final Readings | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept the American Conversation Curator Project Grant, in the estimated total amount of $600.00 per six month term, from September 3, 2026, through February 3, 2027, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Library Department; and to amend the General Fund Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $600.00; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents resulting from the award of this grant. Any funding as a result of this application will be appropriated in the Laredo Public Library Department - General Fund. | | |
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2026-O-219
| 1 | 24. | Final Readings | Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $750,000.00 with a local match of $750,000.00 for a total of $1,500,000.00 from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) under the 2026 Local Parks Grant Program for the Lomas Del Sur Park and to amend the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Parks Capital Grants Fund by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the same amount. Funding for the local match is available through Parkland Improvement Fees - District 2 and 2021 Certificate of Obligation Bond District I Priority Funds. | | |
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2026-O-215
| 1 | 25. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to amend the budget for the FY2026 Laredo Police HIDTA Task Force and the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) HIDTA Task Force by reducing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $194,769.00 in the 2026 award due to deobligation from the agency. Both grants are funded by the Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control
Policy (ONDCP) and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Funding was authorized for personnel salaries, fringe benefits, overtime, travel, and operating expenses from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027. Funding is available in the Financial Task Force Fund. | | |
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2026-O-216
| 1 | 26. | Final Readings | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the Capital Grant Fund budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in an amount not to exceed $1,325,000.00 for the Concord Hills Boulevard Extension Project. Funding is available in the Capital Grant Fund. The Webb County - City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority (WC-CL RMA) shall contribute $1,000,000.00, and Webb County Drainage District No. 1 shall contribute $325,000.00, on a cost-reimbursement basis for construction services incurred by the City of Laredo. | | |
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2026-O-217
| 1 | 27. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between The Laredo International Airport and Freeman Holdings of Laredo, LLC, for approximately 157 square feet of office space, suite #130, located at 4719 Maher Avenue, Laredo, TX, in a building formally known as the Federal Inspection Station. Said property is 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 one year commencing on December 1, 2026 until November 30, 2027. Tenant will be granted four options to renew, with each option lasting one year. Initial monthly rent shall be $823.20 a month and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI); and providing for an effective date. | | |
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2026-O-218
| 1 | 28. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 3 and 4, Block 493, Eastern Division, located at 219 East Taylor Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District).
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26-1948
| 1 | 29. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to the License Agreement between the City of Laredo and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), originally executed on November 8, 2019, and subsequently amended on October 10, 2024, for the use of City-owned property within the McNaboe Park Upriver and Downriver areas, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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2026-R-302
| 1 | 30. | Resolution | A Resolution adopting the City of Laredo Federal Legislative Agenda for the 120th Legislative Session of the United States Congress. The agenda provides generalized direction and guides the city's advocacy with legislators and agencies. | | |
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26-2025
| 1 | 31. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a service contract RFP 2026-070 for U.S. Agency of Record, Media Management, and/or As-Needed Marketing Services for the City of Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau in an amount not to exceed $426,000.00 to the following agencies, Sanders\Wingo Advertising in an amount up to $300,000 and The Zimmerman Agency in an amount up to $126,000 and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary contract documents.
The contract shall be for a term of 12 months, beginning on date of execution, with option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods. Funds are available in the Convention and Visitors Bureau Department. | | |
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26-2026
| 1 | 32. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to execute payments to Laredo Trade and Travel Center, d/b/a Casa Laredo, for the Monterrey office's daily operations. Total budget for January thru December 2027 is $195,000.00 and expenses will not exceed this amount. Funding is available in the Convention & Visitors Bureau Department Budget. | | |
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2026-R-281
| 1 | 33. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo Texas, authorizing and approving a fee waiver and tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and MG Contractors, LTD. For a new residential construction located at 901 E. Price Street, west two-thirds (2/3) of Lot 1, Block 542, Eastern Division, in accordance with the authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This Agreement will be for a five year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of Economic Development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $180,000.00, and estimated annual tax abatement of $910.73, and an estimated fee waiver of $2,107.00. Guidelines and criteria applicable to the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and supporting documentation. | | |
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26-2029
| 1 | 34. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder Soliz Paving, Inc, Laredo, Texas in the amount not to exceed $4,436,723.50 for FY25-ENG-52 Concord Hills Boulevard Extension Project for the total base bid including alternates #1, #2, and #3. Construction contract time is 130 working days. Funding is available in the Capital Grant Fund and the 2022 Certificate of Obligation Bond. Contingent upon approval and adoption of the applicable budget ordinance. | | |
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26-2107
| 1 | 35. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of the selection of the top ranked consultant for the RFQ FY26-ENG-54 Floodplain, Hydraulic, and Regulatory Evaluation - Rio Grande Corridor Colombia Solidarity Bridge to South Laredo City Limits (approximately 41 miles) Project and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. A total of (7) firms responded to the request for qualifications on Thursday, September 3, 2026, and the top (4) firms presented on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 and Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The committee recommends the selection of the top ranked consultant LJA, Inc., Laredo, Texas. There is no financial impact at this time.
1. LJA, Inc., Laredo, Texas
2. Ardurra Group, Inc., Laredo, Texas
3. Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., Houston, Texas
4. RRP Consulting Engineers, LLC, Houston, Texas
5. RESPEC Company, LLC, San Antonio, Texas
6. Scheibe Consulting, LLC, Austin, Texas
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26-2110
| 1 | 36. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a professional services contract to JHS Architect, Laredo, Texas in the amount not to exceed $425,050.00 for RFQ FY26-ENG-20 Center for the Arts Renovation Project for architectural and engineering professional services. Funding is available in the 2025 Certificate of Obligation Bond. | | |
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2026-R-289
| 1 | 37. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the Webb County-City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority (WC-CL RMA) and Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (LWCAMPO) for a freight study to evaluate current and future freight movement, safety, equity, system performance, and infrastructure needs and will produce an implementation strategy and final report suitable for use in regional planning, funding, and project development. The scope of services includes project management, stakeholder engagement, data collection and analysis, safety and high injury network assessment, traffic modeling, freight network evaluation and optimization, implementation strategy and policy recommendations, and preparation of final deliverables. The Funding Commitment between the Parties shall include the following not-to-exceed amounts by each Party: (1) $150,000 by the City; (2) $200,000 by the WC-CL RMA; and (3) $250,000 by the LWCAMPO for the Freight Study. Funding is available in the 2026 Tax Notes. The MPO funding is available in the General Fund - | | |
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26-2112
| 1 | 38. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to reject all bids received for FY26-ENG-01 Jefferson Convenience Center - Phase 1 Project, as the bids received exceed estimated budgeted amount. There is no financial impact at this time.
1. Mage 4Group, Ltd, Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid: $1,354,740.00
2. Cid Group, Inc, Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid: $1,383,438.12
3. ALC Construction Co., Inc., Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid: $1,500,970.00
4. Alcan Contracting LLC, Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid: $1,513,578.75
5. Cobalt Construction, Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid: $1,601,132.00
6. 21 Construction Services, LLC, Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid: $1,680,802.50
7. SAL Construction Management, LLC, Weslaco, Texas
Total Base Bid: $1,699,065.00
8. Gilmar Construction Ltd, Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid: $1,794,726.00
9. 360 General Contractor Inc., Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid: $1,805,085.72
10. ABBA Construction, LLC, Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid: $2,704,100.00
11. Sima Contractors, LLC, Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid: $2,869,130.00
12. RAVA Construction LLC, Houston, Texas
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26-2061
| 1 | 39. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award contract IFB 2026-084 to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder Nick Benavides, Laredo, Texas in an annual amount not to exceed $110,400.00 and for the total contract value of $441,600.00. This is a service contract to provide maintenance of the concrete pilot channel and abutting vegetated areas of Zacate Creek. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two years with option to extend for one additional two-year period, subject to future appropriations and upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Environmental Services Fund. | | |
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26-2078
| 1 | 40. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve contract IFB-2026-092 with the following vendors: Airgas USA, LLC and Tim’s South Texas, Laredo, TX. for an annual amount not to exceed $160,000.00 for a contract value of $800,000.00. This contract is for the rental of cylinders and the purchase of welding gases and medical oxygen used by various City of Laredo departments. The term of this contract is a period of three years subject to future appropriations; contract may be extended for one additional two year periods upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the respective departmental budgets. | | |
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26-2175
| 1 | 41. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a professional services contract RFQ-2026-081 to Canales, Garza, & Baum, PLLC, Certified Public Accountants and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract for a period of two years, not to exceed $100,000.00 per year and a contract value of $400,000.00 in order to provide audit services for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 and September 30, 2027. The term of this contract is for a period of two years and may be renewed for one additional two-year period, upon mutual agreement of parties. Audit fees will be allocated to the professional services line item among the different funds to be audited. | | |
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26-2092
| 1 | 42. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve a professional services agreement with Stryker Medical, utilizing Sourcewell Contract #041823-STY, in the amount of $311,223.25 for preventive maintenance, parts, and labor for ambulance stretchers, power loaders, and stair chairs. The term of the agreement is for five years, with a yearly balance of $62,244.65. Funding is available in the Fire Department General Fund Budget. | | |
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2026-R-278
| 1 | 43. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract amendment with Valley AIDS Council for the HIV Ryan White Part D Women, Infants, Children, and Youth (WICY) Program Grant, in the additional amount of $1,741.00, for a total amount of $55,500.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department, and amending the term to September 30, 2026 through July 31, 2027. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department fund - HIV Ryan White Part D Grant. | | |
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2026-R-286
| 1 | 44. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) for the Primary Prevention of Cancer Program Grant, in the total estimated amount of up to $1,000,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department, for a three year term, to be effective on June 01, 2027 through May 31, 2030, and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents resulting from the award of this grant. Any funding as a result of this application will be appropriated in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Primary Prevention of Cancer Program Grant. | | |
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26-2046
| 1 | 45. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the City Manager to enter into a service agreement with Rapid7's Managed Threat services through Freeit Data Solutions in the amount of $199,430.00 utilizing DIR contract DIR-CPO-5687. This contract renews and consolidates our existing Rapid7 cybersecurity services under one contract. This includes our security information and event management (SIEM) solution, the vulnerability management solution (InsightVM), and adds a managed detection and response (MDR) service. The suite of services provides a comprehensive and proactive review of network traffic, computer and server configurations, and 24/7 eyes-on monitoring to determine where potential cybersecurity gaps or concerns exist. Funding is available in the Information Services and Telecommunications Department, Cybersecurity Division. | | |
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26-2056
| 1 | 46. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the City Manager to purchase thirty uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and related equipment in the amount of $414,960.00 from Southern Computer Warehouse (SCW), Marietta, GA utilizing the State of Texas DIR contract TX DIR-CPO-6135. Funding is available in the 2024 Certificate of Obligation Bond. | | |
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26-2105
| 1 | 47. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve the renewal of licenses from Microsoft Inc. for the city-wide use of Microsoft Office 365 productivity, collaboration, and communications suite, a cloud-based solution. The renewal also includes Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Server licensing for the Bridge system in the amount of $132,318.62. They are renewed, through SHI Government Solutions, a Microsoft partner, for a total amount of $1,162,572.50, under DIR contract #DIR-CPO-5237. Funding is available in the Information Technology Fund and Bridge Fund. | | |
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26-2051
| 1 | 48. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a service contract to Metro Elevator, for the replacement of the elevator system at the McKendrick Ochoa Salinas Branch Library, in the amount not to exceed $257,000 utilizing Omnia Contract #159575.
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2026-R-277
| 1 | 49. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to accept a donation from the Laredo Daybreak Rotary Club 07-94, in the estimated total amount of $500.00. with no match for the City of Laredo Public Library Department, for a total estimated amount not to exceed $500.00; and to amend the Library Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $500.00; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents resulting from this donation. Any funding as a result of this donation will be appropriated in the Laredo Public Library Department - General Fund. | | |
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2026-R-276
| 1 | 50. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify the submission of a grant application in the amount of $40,000.00 to the Texas Historical Commission Certified Local Government Grant Program. If awarded, the grant will provide funding to conduct a new historic resource inventory and survey for three locally designated historic districts: Saint Peter’s, Old Mercado, and San Agustin de Laredo. This notice of funding opportunity is on a reimbursement basis and local match will be required. | | |
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2026-R-197
| 1 | 51. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify the acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $1,904,825.00 from the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) to fund the Laredo Auto Theft Task Force for the period of September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. This grant pays for salaries, supplies, and equipment for the LPD Auto Theft Task Force. The city’s local match is $761,210.00 for a total grant amount of $2,666,035.00. Funding is available in the Auto Theft Fund. | | |
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2026-R-198
| 1 | 52. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify the acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $1,829,609.00 from the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) for the FY27 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant for the period of September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. 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 salaries of a full-time Assistant District Attorney, technology, training, and overtime. The city’s cash match will be $413,964.00 for a total grant amount of $2,243,573.00. Funding is available in the Auto Theft Task Force Fund. | | |
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2026-R-293
| 1 | 53. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $138,000.00 to the U.S. Department of Justice Programs for the purpose of funding the FY2026 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant. The funds will be utilized to replace 130 vests that have exceeded the recommended life expectancy. If awarded the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program will provide funding in the amount of $69,000.00 with the other 50% of the project being provided by city match from the General Fund. Grant funding is available in the Special Police Fund. | | |
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2026-R-273
| 1 | 54. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $31,645.44 from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the FY2027 Peace Officer Mental Health Program, Peer Support Program. The grant performance period will be October 01, 2026 through September 30, 2027. The Laredo Police Department will utilize this funding to obtain a professional service contract for clinical advisory for trauma and work-related counseling, training, and outreach supplies for the sustainment of the LPD Peer Support Program. No local match is required. Funding is accounted for in the Special Police Fund. | | |
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2026-R-280
| 1 | 55. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $65,499.35 from the Texas Department of Transportation to fund the FY 2027 STEP Impaired Driving Mobilization (IDM) program. The performance period is during enforcement waves scheduled on holidays between October 01, 2026 through September 30, 2027. This grant funding is to pay overtime salaries for officers to increase enforcement to arrest individuals driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol by minor. The City of Laredo is required to match approximately $15,499.85, from General Fund. Funding is available in Special Police Fund. | | |
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26-2117
| 1 | 56. | Consent Agenda | Motion to approve tax roll adjustments for the month of September 2026. The amounts adjusted represent an increase of $10,578.45 for prior year taxes and a decrease of $13,434.94 for current year taxes. The aggregate adjustment represents a decrease of $2,856.49. These adjustments are determine by value changes reported by the Webb County Appraisal District, which include rollbacks and reflected in General Fund. | | |
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26-1976
| 1 | 57. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to ratify and amend the issuance of Purchase Order 392138 to Southern Trenchless Solutions of La Feria, Texas, in the amount of $130,000.00 for the 36-Inch Water Transmission Main from Zacate Creek to Lyon St Booster Pump Station Project. The updated contract is $9,917,840.00. Funding is available in the 2022 Water Revenue Bond | | |
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26-2030
| 1 | 58. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to approve change order #3 in the amount of $1,220,065.21 to Murphy Pipeline Contractors of Jacksonville, Florida for the waterline replacement program Pipe Bursting Phase 1 Project. The updated contract is $16,632,113.47. Funding is available in the 2022 Water Revenue Bond. | | |
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26-2059
| 1 | 59. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew supply contract number FY24-095 with the following vendors:
1. Chemrite Chemicals, Buford, Georgia;
2. Brenntag Southwest, Lancaster, Texas;
3. Chemtrade Chemicals, Parsippany, New Jersey;
4. Polydyne, Inc., Riceboro, Georgia;
This renewal is for an annual amount of $5,225,000.00 and not to exceed $10,450,000.00 for the remainder of the contract term. This contract is for the purchase of water and wastewater treatment chemicals 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 availability of appropriated funds. Chemtrade is proposing a price increase due to an increase in overhead and fuel costs. This is the first of three one-year extension periods. All chemicals will be purchased on as needed basis. Funding is available in the Waterworks and Sewer Systems Funds. | | |
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26-2118
| 1 | 60. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to ratify the Construction Agreement between the City of Laredo and International Freight Forwarding, Inc. for the reconstruction and concrete paving improvements to a portion of International Boulevard, including the City's contribution of $450,000.00 which will be paid to the escrow agent as stipulated in the contract and International Freight Forwarding, Inc.'s contribution of $134,546.00, for a total initial project escrow of $584,546.00; and authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary related documents. | | |
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26-2119
| 1 | 61. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual supply and service contract FY24-046 with Martin's Heating & Cooling, Laredo, TX in an annual amount up to $60,000.00 in order to provide HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) repair services for the Wastewater Treatment Plants. This contract establishes an hourly service rate and cost percentage for parts. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the last extension period for this contract. Funding for the additional extensions are subject to future budget appropriations. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis and funding will be secured from the Sewer System Fund. | | |
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26-2106
| 1 | 62. | Staff Report | Presentation by the Economic Development Department on updates to the Chapter 380 Economic Development Incentive Program Guidelines aimed at diversifying incentives, encouraging smaller-scale commercial investment, attracting needed businesses, and promoting development in historically underserved areas of Laredo. The presentation will also highlight the Department's broader efforts to modernize the City's economic development incentive programs, including the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ), Chapter 312 Tax Abatement, and potential Project Financing Zone (PFZ) initiatives. | | |
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26-2199
| 1 | 63. | Staff Report | City Manager report on operations. | | |
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26-1860
| 1 | 64. | Closed Session | Authorizing the City Manager and/or designee to execute all necessary documents for the purchase of the surface only of the property located at 1219 Zaragoza Street, a 0.1417-acre (6,172 square foot) corner lot, more or less, situated in lot 1, block 22, w.d., within the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, from Meuchadim of Texas, LTD., for a purchase price of $300,000.00, to support the city’s ongoing efforts to enhance downtown mobility, improve accessibility, and promote long-term economic development; providing for funding from the bridge construction fund and the 2025 Certificate of Obligation Bond; providing that the property is more particularly described and depicted in Exhibit “A”; providing for an effective date hereof...body
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26-1977
| 1 | 65. | Closed Session | Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code §§ 551.071 and 551.072 to consult with legal counsel and deliberate regarding an amended License Agreement between the City of Laredo and U.S. Customs and Border Protection concerning CBP's access to and use of certain City-owned real property within the Laredo Border Patrol Sector; and anything incident thereto. | | |
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26-2099
| 1 | 66. | Closed Session | Request for Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.087 related to economic development deliberation and negotiations regarding an incentive agreement to Wonder Holdings, LLC., pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Government Code, and any other matter incident thereto. | | |
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26-C-201
| 1 | 67. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action to adopt an ordinance dissolving the Central Laredo Municipal Management District, also known as the Downtown Business Improvement District, under Section 3862.251 of the Texas Special District Local Laws Code and appropriate statutes, effective immediately upon adoption if the statutory requirements for dissolution have been satisfied. This would cease any additional taxes, foreclosures and any matters related thereto. | | |
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26-C-196
| 1 | 68. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action regarding the regulation and safe operation of electric scooters and bicycles within the City of Laredo, including the establishment of guidelines for their proper use, designated areas of operation, safety requirements, and potential penalties for noncompliance, in an effort to address public safety concerns and promote the safety of pedestrians, motorists, and riders, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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26-C-195
| 1 | 69. | Council Item | Recognition for Mr. Arturo Santos, Jr., recently retired President of the Border Flag Football League, for his 25 years of volunteer service in organizing, promoting, and implementing a sports program that involved up to 600 Laredoans per season and provided a venue for healthy competition in a much-loved sport. His persistence and dedication to this effort is commendable, and we celebrate his commitment to his community. | | |
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26-C-198
| 1 | 70. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action to approve a resolution requesting that the incoming administration of the State of Texas intervene in ongoing negotiations between the Federal Government and the City of Laredo regarding the proposed federal infrastructure project; advocating for appropriate environmental impact studies and a review of the State’s agreement with the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) concerning oversight along the Texas-Mexico border,and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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26-C-197
| 1 | 71. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action to direct the City Manager to establish a standardized monthly Utilities Performance and Accountability Report, prepared by the Utilities Director and submitted to City Council, covering the following:
1. Infrastructure and Operations: Water and wastewater infrastructure repairs, replacements, preventative maintenance, and service interruptions.
2. Staffing and Workforce: Current vacancies, recruitment efforts, employee turnover, and critical staffing needs.
3. Capital Improvement Projects: Status of ongoing projects, including budgets, expenditures, completion timelines, and significant delays.
4. Water Quality and Service Performance: Regulatory compliance, operational performance, and key customer service indicators.
5. Operational Challenges and Corrective Actions: Significant operational, staffing, financial, and administrative challenges, including proposed corrective actions, responsible departments, and resources or decisions needed from City Management or City Council.
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26-C-199
| 1 | 72. | Council Item | Recognition of the Elias Herrera Middle School Hawks 6th Grade Flag Football Team for capturing the 2026 Boys & Girls Club of Laredo City Championship – Gold Bracket. Throughout the season, these young athletes demonstrated exceptional teamwork, dedication, discipline, perseverance, and sportsmanship, culminating in a well-deserved city championship. Their hard work, commitment, and unity both on and off the field exemplify the values of teamwork and determination. Through their accomplishments, the Hawks have brought great pride to Elias Herrera Middle School, their families, and the entire Laredo community.
The following players and coaching staff are recognized for their outstanding achievement:
Players:
Andres Ramirez #00
Emiliano Resendez #1
Jayden Molina #3
Eli Flores #4
Axel Gonzalez #6
Alec Presas #10
JC Cardenas #12
Ignacio Torres #13
Damian Moreno #14
Isaac Bautista #20
Luis Pena #26
Daniel Ledesma #28
Coaching Staff:
Gerardo Flores- Coach
Joe Cardenas- Coach
Jose Moreno- Manager/Coach
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26-C-200
| 1 | 73. | Council Item | Recognition of the San Isidro Elementary Raptors Flag Football Team for their outstanding achievement of winning three consecutive undefeated championships, recognizing the dedication, teamwork, sportsmanship, and excellence demonstrated by these young student-athletes.
The following players and coaching staff are recognized for their outstanding achievement:
Players:
Oa Rose Rodriguez #10
Leon Gracia #12
Christopher Cázares Jr. #17
Anibal Martínez #1
Rayan Rodrigues #33
Joseph Rodriguez #1
Dario Guerrero #30
Desmond Flores #24
Coach: Danny Guerrero
Manager/Coach: Gerardo I. Flores.
Congratulations to the players, coaches, and families. Your hard work, and determination have paid off! Way to represent and bring home the championship once again! We are so proud of you! | | |
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26-C-202
| 1 | 74. | Council Item | Discussion and possible action regarding the designated polling locations for the 2026 District 8 Special Election, including an evaluation of the geographic distribution, accessibility, and convenience of the polling locations to District 8 residents, and consideration of potential additions, relocations, and/or modifications to such polling locations, with the objective of minimizing barriers to voting, promoting voter participation, and ensuring equitable access to the electoral process; and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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