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25-944
| 1 | 1. | Communications | Presentation of the keys to the City of Laredo by City of Laredo Mayor, Dr. Victor D. Trevino to Laredo Independent School District Superintendent, Dr. Sylvia Guerra Rios, for her contribution to the City of Laredo and her years in education. | | |
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25-928
| 1 | 2. | 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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APPT - 48
| 1 | 1. | Appointment | Reappointment by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño of Guillermo Garcia to the Ethics Commission. | | |
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25-606
| 1 | 1. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY2025 Police General Fund budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $35,105.00 for additional funding provided by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (LEOSE) Fund for the continued education of law enforcement personnel. | | |
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25-775
| 1 | 2. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 8 and 10, Block 347, Eastern Division, located at 2802 Springfield Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District)
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application.
ZC-032-2025
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25-783
| 1 | 3. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the City of Laredo’s FY 2025 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenses in the amount of $663,743.00 in the Waterworks System Fund 2019 Water Revenue Bond The interest earnings being appropriated are to pay for expenses for projects. | | |
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25-794
| 1 | 4. | 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 a hospital on Lot 1, Block 3, Clear Choice 2: Alexander Bartlett Commercial, Phase 15, and Lot 2, Block 3, Clear Choice: Alexander Bartlett Commercial, Phase 15, located at 7101 and 7105 North Bartlett Avenue.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed conditional use permit, and staff did not support the application.
ZC-033-2025
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25-796
| 1 | 5. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 3.05 acre tract of land, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located south of FM 1472 and east Iron Mine Road, from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application.
ZC-034-2025
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25-803
| 1 | 7. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation application by Jose Luis Saldana, on behalf of Mines Property, LLC, altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 6.00, more or less, located northeast of FM 1472 and Pinto Valle Drive, and north of Lampazos Loop. 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-001-2025
District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez | | |
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25-836
| 1 | 8. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning, Lot 1, Block 9, Santa Rita Subdivision Phase XIV, “La Isla de los Jueces”, located at 901 Lope de Vega Drive, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-1-MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial for the proposed zone change and staff does not support the application.
ZC-030-2025
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25-866
| 1 | 9. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the budget and appropriate $11,750.00 to the FY24-25 Laredo International Airport Budget for funding the FY2024 Operations Stonegarden Grant (OPSG). Funds are being awarded by the Office of the Governor’s Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD). This funding will be used for overtime and fringe benefit expenses used for Stonegarden Operations by Airport Law Enforcement. No local match is required. | | |
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25-784
| 1 | 11. | Introductory Ordinance | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending chapter 19, article VIII, section 19-364, of the code of ordinances by adding subsection (30), restricted parking areas to include no parking, standing, and stopping, anytime and tow away zone, temporary loading/unloading, and no overnight parking between 10 p.m. And 6 a.m. On both the north and south side of 12000 block of Riverbank Drive between IH-69W frontage road and FM 1472 | | |
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25-823
| 1 | 10. | Public Hearing | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2018-O-069 Chapter 31 (Utilities), Article III (Water) Section 31-115 to introduce detailed definitions, hazard classifications (e.g., health vs. non-health hazards), and technical requirements for backflow prevention assemblies. This ordinance also sets requirements for testing frequency by certified professionals, digital reporting, and specific rules for fire systems, mobile units, and irrigation-aligning with current Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and University of Southern California (USC) standards. | | |
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2025-O-91
| 1 | 12. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, ordaining the City’s participation in the Texas enterprise zone program pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303, Texas government code, providing tax incentives, designating a liaison for communication with interested parties, and nominating Killam Development, LTD. Project Ignite to the Office of the Governor Economic Development & Tourism (EDT) through the Economic Development Bank (as an Enterprise Project. | | |
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2025-O-93
| 1 | 13. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the City of Laredo’s FY 2025 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenses in the amount of $2,294,495.00 in the Sewer System Fund 2020 Sewer Revenue Bond. The interest earnings being appropriated are for the arbitrage liability payment due to the US Treasury. | | |
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2025-R-138
| 1 | 14. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of Laredo authorizing the City Manager to accept grant No. 3335708 in the amount of $11,750.00 from the Office of the Governor’s Homeland security grant program for the purposes of funding the Airport’s FY24 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. | | |
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25-869
| 1 | 15. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve a contract with Johnson Controls, Inc., San Antonio, TX, utilizing the Sourcewell Contract #070121 for an amount not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars and no cents, ($100,000.00) for preventative maintenance services for the Airports HVAC system. The term of the contract is 1 year, commencing 06/01/2025 and ending on 05/31/2026. Funding is available in the Laredo International Airport Fund. | | |
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25-567
| 1 | 16. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to rescind the Catholic Charities 2023 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) contract, in the amount of $21,537.00. We are requesting an amendment to the Bethany House contracts under the 2023 ESG program to reallocate $21,537.00 to its Homelessness Prevention program and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS). Funding is available in the Emergency Shelter Grant Fund- 2023 ESG Grant. | | |
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2025-R-139
| 1 | 17. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to purchase 20’ Right Way for the Calton Road Grade Separation the “Surface Only” of 0.0926 acres (4,037 square feet) tract from Jeon Nataly & Lee Sebastian Matias for $40,000.00. A tract of land containing 4,037 square feet more or less, out of Lot 1, Block 1, Shin Holdings LLC plat, recorded in Volume 31, Page 66, official plat records Webb County Texas. Situated in survey 1238, E. Garza Original Grantee, Abstract 425, within the City of Laredo, Webb County Texas. Tract of Land is being more particularly described and depicted in “Exhibit A”. Provided for an effective date. | | |
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2025-R-137
| 1 | 18. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council (OAFC) for the Community-Based Opioid Recovery Efforts (CORE) Grant Program in the amount of $48,742.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Detoxification Department (ROOTS Recovery Center) for the term period of one year effective upon receipt of award funding, 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 Detoxification Department Fund - CORE Grant. | | |
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2025-R-135
| 1 | 19. | Resolution | Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to submit an application in the amount of $1,500,000.00 to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD), under the 2026 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. If Grant is awarded, match in the amount not to exceed $750,000.00 is available through parkland improvement fees-District 2 and the 2021 Certificate of Obligation Bond District 1 priority funds. | | |
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2025-R-146
| 1 | 20. | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application in the amount of $5,000.00 to the 2025 H-E-B Trees for Texans Program for the planting of trees at Larga Vista Park, and authorize the City Manager to execute all relevant documents as determined by the funder. There is no grant match at the time of application. | | |
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25-814
| 1 | 21. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to reject all bids received for FY24-ENG-87 Forest Loop Channel Project, and authorization to rebid the project as one of the bids received was significantly higher than anticipated and one of the bids received was incomplete. There is no financial impact at this time.
1. ALC Construction Co., Inc., Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid: $660,300.00
2. ABBA Construction, LLC, Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid: $1,784,950.00
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25-816
| 1 | 22. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of FY24-ENG-14 CDBG El Eden Restroom Project as complete, including all warranty certificates, release of retainage, and final payment in the amount of $44,238.40 to ABBA Construction, LLC, Laredo, Texas and approval of change order no. 1 for an increase of $23,068.00 and an increase of 60 working days. The final construction contract amount is $155,797.00, and final contract time is 120 working days. Funding is available in the 2022 Certificate of Obligation Issue - District I Priority Funds. | | |
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25-842
| 1 | 23. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a professional services contract to Slay Architecture, Laredo, Texas in the amount not to exceed $96,570.00 for FY24-ENG-54 Juarez Lincoln International Bridge II Building Renovations for the architectural and engineering services of International Bridge II located at Zaragoza and Santa Ursula Streets. Funding is available in the Bridge Construction Fund. | | |
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25-847
| 1 | 24. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve a contract with Hussey Seating, Staples, MN, in the total amount of $2,319,048.88 for the replacement of fixed seats and new endzone telescopic seats at the Sames Auto Arena located at 6700 Arena Boulevard, Laredo, Texas. This purchase shall be made utilizing the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract Program (Sourcewell Number ID#20319, Hussey Seating Contract Number #081523-HSC). All labor, materials, equipment, insurance, and bonds are included in the total price. Funding is available in the Sports and Venue Community Fund. | | |
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25-852
| 1 | 25. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of Amendment No. 5, an extension in contract time to the professional services contract with Structural Engineering Associates, San Antonio, Texas for the World Trade Bridge Expansion Project Phase 1. Time of completion will be extended to September 30, 2028. There is no financial impact at this time. | | |
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25-860
| 1 | 26. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to reject all proposals received for RFP FY24-ENG-25 George Pappas Tennis Courts Resurfacing Project, and authorization to rebid the project as the proposals received were significantly higher than anticipated. There is no financial impact at this time.
1. Three Colors Inc., Brookshire, Texas
Total Proposal Amount $860,292.00
2. Hellas Construction Inc., Austin, Texas
Total Proposal Amount $1,080,651.00
3. KMI Sports Construction, LLC, Dripping Springs, Texas
Total Proposal Amount $1,220,525.24
Refer to attached letter of recommendation. | | |
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2025-R-141
| 1 | 27. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept a donation from SKG Homes VI, LLC. of the surface only of Lot 4, Block 1 (1,641.73 square feet.), Northcrest Residential Subdivision (drainage easement). Parcel has a Webb CAD value of $10.00. Providing for an effective date. | | |
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2025-R-142
| 1 | 28. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to ratify acceptance of a private partnership funding agreement in the amount of $1,000,000.00 from the Texas Mexican railway company (“TM”), a Texas statutory corporation, and the Kansas City Southern Railway company (“KCRS”), a Missouri corporation qualified to do business in Texas (TM and KCRS together referred to herein as “CPKC’). This funding represents the 20% non-federal match for a US Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Grant in the amount of $4,000,000.00 80% for a total project cost of $5,000,000.00. Submission of this Funding Agreement will be used to further the awarding of the CRISI Grant. | | |
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25-799
| 1 | 29. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award contract FY25-044 with Night Owl Safety, LLC., Laredo, Texas, in an amount of up to $90,000.00 for the inspection, repair, replacement, parts and services of the fire extinguishers for various City of Laredo departments. This contract establishes hourly service rate and cost for the repair and replacement of fire extinguishers. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two years beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for one, additional two year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the respective department accounts. | | |
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25-815
| 1 | 30. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a two year contract FY25-055 with GMES, LLC, Columbia, MO for safety footwear II for City of Laredo Employees in an annual amount of $140,000.00. This safety footwear complies with approved specifications provided by Risk Management Division. The term of this contract shall be for two years, subject to future appropriations; this contract may be extended one additional two year period, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding for this contract is available in the respective City departments' operational budget. | | |
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25-856
| 1 | 31. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew contract FY21-048 for the purchase of general electrical supplies with the following vendors:
1. Crawford Electric Supply Co., Inc., Laredo, TX (formerly known as Three G Electrical Supply, Inc.) in an amount up to $300,000.00 (Primary Vendor) and;
2. Consolidated Electric Distribution, Laredo, TX in an amount upt to $150,000.00 (Secondary Vendor).
This contract establishes discount percentage pricing for those electrical supplies most commonly utilized by City departments. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution and subject of future appropriations. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the final extension period. All items will be purchased on an as needed basis and operational funding will be secured from various departments. | | |
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25-788
| 1 | 32. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve a purchase with Galls, LLC, for the purchase of firefighting bunker gear that consists of coats and pants for Academies 37 and 38 in the amount of $254,600.00, utilizing Buyboard Cooperative Contract #698-23. Funding is available in the General Fund - Fire Department. | | |
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25-800
| 1 | 33. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual contract FY23-038 for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/service for the City’s Case/John Deere equipment with the following vendors:
1. Nueces Power Equipment, Corpus Christi, Texas, in an amount up to $600,000.00;
2. RDO Equipment, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $600,000.00.
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. Nueces Power Equipment submitted no price increase during the last extension period. RDO has submitted a 9% proposed price increase due to an increase in labor costs. This contract can be renewed one (1) additional one-year extension period upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. | | |
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25-802
| 1 | 34. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew parts/service contract FY22-088 with Industrial Disposal Supply, San Antonio, Texas, in an amount up to $125,000.00 for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/service for the City’s street sweepers. All parts 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 was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. | | |
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25-857
| 1 | 35. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual service contract FY23-021 to provide car wash services with the following vendors:
1. Section II: Exterior Car Wash Services - Go Car Wash, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to
$56,250.00;
2. Section II: Exterior Car Wash Services - Aqua Express Auto Wash, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $12,500.00.
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. Go Car Wash is proposing a 14% increase due to an increase in labor cost while Aqua Car Wash has proposed no price increase. This is the last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. | | |
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2025-R-131
| 1 | 36. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify the execution of a continuation contract from Every Body Texas, Title X - Part A Funds in the amount of $18,929.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period of April 01, 2025 through March 31, 2026. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Title X - Part A Funds. | | |
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2025-R-133
| 1 | 37. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services, OPHP- Regional and Local Services System/Local Public Health Services (RLSS/LPHS) Grant in the amount of $248,536.00 per year for a total amount of $497,072.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the two-year term period from September 01, 2025 through August 31, 2027. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - OPHP- RLSS/LPHS Grant. | | |
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2025-R-134
| 1 | 38. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract from the Health Resources & Services Administration, HIV Ryan White 340B drug pricing reimbursement program, for the total amount of $370,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from April 01, 2025 through March 31, 2026. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - HIV Ryan White 340B Program. | | |
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2025-R-136
| 1 | 39. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract amendment from the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Title V Child Health and Dental Services Grant Program for a decrease in funds amount of $27,268.00 for an amended total award amount of $27,268.00, with no match for The City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from September 01, 2024 through August 31, 2025. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Title V Child Health and Dental Services Grant. | | |
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2025-R-140
| 1 | 40. | Resolution | Authorizing the city manager to enter into and execute an Interlocal Cooperation Contract (ILC), attached hereto as exhibit a, between the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), and the City of Laredo to allow the City of Laredo’s Information Services & Telecommunications (IST) Department to become a participant in the UTRGV Regional Security Operations Center (RSOC). | | |
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25-865
| 1 | 41. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve the purchase of licenses from Microsoft Inc. for the Microsoft Office 365 productivity, collaboration, and communications suite, a cloud-based solution through SHI International Corp., a Microsoft partner for the total amount of $656,010.00 for year one with options to renew for years two and three, under DIR contract #DIR-CPO-5237. Microsoft 365 will replace the City’s current on-premises email servers. On-premise email servers are no longer considered an industry best-practice and are a cybersecurity risk. Funding is available in the Information & Technology Fund. | | |
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25-867
| 1 | 42. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve payment for professional services to SHI International Corp. to assist IST with the planning, configuration, and deployment of Microsoft 365 across all city departments, which includes the migration of 2,480 email accounts. This is a one-time cost of $60,840.00 under DIR Contract #CPO-4938. Funding is available in the Information Technology Fund. | | |
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25-781
| 1 | 43. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew a service/supply contract FY23-057 to the sole bidder, Impression Design Inc., Laredo, Texas in an annual amount of up to $500,000.00 for the repairs, replacement, and new installation of shades for the Parks & Recreation Department for a total contract value of $2,500,000.00. All services will be secured on an as-needed basis. This contract establishes a percentage discount on original manufacturer shades and a labor rate for these services. The term of this contract shall be for a one year period. This contract can be renewed three additional one year extension periods upon mutual agreement of the parties. This is the first extension. Funding is available in the General Fund - Parks Maintenance Division Budget. | | |
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25-797
| 1 | 44. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew supply contract number FY23-053 with Midas Contractors, Laredo, Texas in the amount of up to $80,000.00 for the purchase of fencing materials for the Parks and Recreation Department for a total contract value of $320,000.00. This fencing material shall be purchased on an as needed basis by the Parks and Recreation Department for various city parks. 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 contract can be renewed for three additional one-year extension periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. This is the second extension. Funding is available in the General Fund-Parks Department. | | |
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2025-R-97
| 1 | 45. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $40,000.00 to the Texas Department of Transportation for the enforcement of vehicle occupant protection during the "Click It or Ticket" (CIOT) Campaign. The grant period for FY2025 CIOT will begin May 16, 2025 through June 04, 2025. This grant is to pay overtime salaries and fringe benefits for officers to conduct intense occupant protection enforcement in order to increase occupant restraint use in all passenger vehicles and trucks. The city will be responsible for a required match of approximately $9,300.00, from the General Fund. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund. | | |
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2025-R-98
| 1 | 46. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $40,000.00 to the Texas Department of Transportation for the enforcement of speed violations during the “Be Safe. Drive Smart. - Drive a Safe Speed” Operation Slowdown Campaign. The grant period for FY202 Operation Slowdown will begin July 15, 2025 through August 06, 2025. This grant is to pay overtime salaries and fringe benefits for officers to conduct intense speed limit enforcement in efforts to decrease traffic fatalities involving speed. The city will be responsible for a required match of approximately $9,300.00, from General Fund. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund. | | |
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2025-R-112
| 1 | 47. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $1,511,895.00 to the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) for the FY26 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant for the period of September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026. 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 $324,659.00 for a total grant amount of $1,836,554.00. Funding will be appropriated in the Auto Theft Task Force Fund. | | |
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25-670
| 1 | 48. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase of five marked police units equipped with emergency lights, equipment, and graphics from Sames Motor Company, Laredo, TX. in the amount of $404,613.10. The purchase will be made through FY2024 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) Grant utilizing the TIPS USA contract number 240901. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund. | | |
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2025-R-127
| 1 | 49. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $152,000.00 to the Texas Department of Transportation for the Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. The grant period will begin October 01, 2025 through September 30, 2026; this grant is for overtime salaries. The city will be responsible for a required match of approximately $36,000.00, from General Fund. Funding will be available in the Special Police Fund. | | |
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2025-R-128
| 1 | 50. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $144,000.00 to the Texas Department of Transportation for enforcement of Commercial Motor Vehicle Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. The grant period will begin October 01, 2025 through September 30, 2026; this grant is for overtime salaries. The city will be responsible for a required match of approximately $34,000.00, from General Fund. Funding will be available in the Special Police Fund. | | |
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25-785
| 1 | 51. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve 5th amendment, in the amount of $666,644.00 to the Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc., Scottdale, Arizona for a total amount of $8,886,483.57. This amendment is for the purchase of cradle points, air-gain antennas, installation, and support services. This purchase shall be made using BuyBoard Contract No. 743-24. Funding is available in the 2024 Certificate of Obligation, Special Police Fund, and General Fund-Police Department, contingent upon budget approval each year. | | |
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25-786
| 1 | 52. | Consent Agenda | Authorization is requested to rectify the Axon Enterprise, Inc., BuyBoard Contract No. from 742-24 to 743-24 for the purchase of body worn cameras, in-car video systems, tasers, accessories, software, and operational services. Funding is available in the 2024 Certificate of Obligation, Special Police Fund, and General Fund-Police Department. | | |
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25-807
| 1 | 53. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase of Staccato 9mm pistols for the Laredo Police Department SWAT tactical operations team in the amount of $116,547.00 from sole source, Staccato 2011 LLC. The pistols proposed for purchase are intended to enhance the operational capabilities and safety of our SWAT officers during high-risk tactical deployments. Funding is available in the Police Trust Fund. | | |
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25-828
| 1 | 54. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to ratify a purchase contract with Ramco Rugged Portables, Austin, Texas for a cumulative amount of $62,749.12 and to further authorize future related expenditures for an additional amount not to exceed $80,000.00 for the purchase of GETAC laptops. This contract shall utilize the OMNIA Contract NCPA 01-170. This contract shall remain in effect through the end of the current fiscal year, concluding on 9/30/25. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund and Police Trust Fund. | | |
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25-840
| 1 | 55. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to amend and renew annual contract FY24-081 by 25% to Anderson Columbia, Weslaco, Tx. Contract amount increase of $1,625,000.00 and new annual amount of $8,125,000.00 for the supply of Asphalt Hot Mix Type B & D for street paving projects. There was a price increase in this last extension period. All materials will be purchased on an as-needed basis. The term of this contract shall expire on July 22, 2025. This contract may be extended for three, additional one-year periods, Extension 1 of 3 will be effective July 23, 2025. Funding is available in General Fund-Public Works Department and other construction project budget.
Price Summary:
Section I
Asphalt Type B Hot Mix (Picked up by City Trucks)
Price per ton: $75.28
Annual Amount $1,500,000.00.
Section II
Asphalt Type D Hot Mix (Picked up by City Trucks)
Price per ton: $77.69
Annual Amount $6,625,000.00.
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25-854
| 1 | 56. | Consent Agenda | Motion to approve tax roll adjustments for the month of April 2025. The amounts adjusted represent a decrease of $152,191.37 for prior year taxes and a decrease of $330,710.36 for current year taxes. The aggregate adjustment represents a decrease of $482,901.73. 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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25-753
| 1 | 57. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing City Manager to award a construction contract utilizing the PCA-Purchasing Cooperative of America Program with Murphy Pipeline Contractors of Jacksonville Florida for a minimum of 30,000 linear feet of the water line replacement in the amount of $11,314,949.14. Funding is available in the Water Works Fund-2022 Water Revenue Bond. The locations for this project are listed below: | | |
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25-804
| 1 | 58. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual service contract FY23-052 with Rafter P. Transport, Floresville, Texas, in an amount up to $475,000.00 to provide hauling and disposal services of approximately 5,500 cubic yards of wastewater bio-solids from the City of Laredo South Wastewater Treatment Plant to San Antonio which is an approved State of Texas TCEQ registered solids disposal facility. All 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 was no price increase during the last extension period. This contract can be renewed one additional one-year extension period, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund. | | |
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25-805
| 1 | 59. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual supply/service contract FY23-048 with Gutierrez Machine Shop, Laredo, Texas in an annual amount of $1,030,000.00 for professional welding services for the Utilities Department. The services requested include site repairs to various water and wastewater treatment plants, lift stations, and other municipal utility facilities. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period This contract can be renewed two additional one-year extension periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Waterworks System and Sewer System Funds. | | |
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25-806
| 1 | 60. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual service contract FY23-051 with Texas House of Clean, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $100,000.00 for landscaping and maintenance services for various wastewater treatment plants and for the water treatment plants. This contract establishes a cost per cycle rate to include, but not limited to, the collection of trash, debris, litter, and mowing trimmings. All 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 was no price increase during the last extension period. This contract can be renewed one additional one-year extension period, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Waterworks and Sewer System Funds. | | |
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25-809
| 1 | 61. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual service contract FY24-064 with Midas Contractors, LLC, of Laredo, Texas in an amount, not to exceed, $100,000.00 for lawn and landscaping restoration caused by excavation work during water line break repairs. This contract is based on the unit costs of measured areas in square feet and linear measurements in feet, and includes the cost of a licensed irrigator, plus a contingency fund to cover miscellaneous landscaping components including, but not limited to replacing individual trees, mulch, various plantings, and other landscaping appurtenances. 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 first of three one-year extension periods. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Waterworks and Sewer System Funds. | | |
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25-832
| 1 | 62. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual supply and service contract FY24-055 with Marion Services, Laredo, TX in an amount up to $200,000.00 to provide HVAC repair services for the water 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 and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This contract can be extended for two additional one-year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis and funding will be secured from the Waterworks Fund. | | |
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25-843
| 1 | 63. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award two-year supply contract number FY25-053 to the following bidders:
1 Sections I, II, III, V, and VIII: ACT Pipe & Supply, Laredo, Texas, in an annual amount up to $629,400.00 and two-year amount of $1,258,800.00;
2. Sections IV, VI, and VII: Ferguson Waterworks, Mission, Texas, in an annual amount up to $150,300.00 and two-year amount of $300,600.00;
for the supply of lift station sewer fittings, composite manhole rings and covers for the Utilities Department. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two years beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This contract can be extended three additional one year periods, upon mutual agreement. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund. | | |
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25-921
| 1 | 64. | Staff Report | Status report and update on the Buena Vista Sports Complex, and any matters incident thereto. | | |
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2025-RT-23
| 1 | 65. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | The Goodman Corporation staff, Ms. Monisha Khurana and Mr. Jonathan Brooks, will provide a presentation of an overview of the Laredo Microtransit Feasibility Study, which examined the role of microtransit as an option to provide additional transit service. It will include an overview of the peer review, feasibility assessment, proposed zones and an implementation plan with recommendations on introducing microtransit in Laredo. No action is required. | | |
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25-C-83
| 1 | 66. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action to provide the City of Laredo Health Department with $175,000.00 from Mayor's priority fund, and any matters related thereto. | | |
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25-C-84
| 1 | 67. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action to begin structuring efficiency study (LEAP) recommendations for upcoming special meeting on May 28th, and any matters related thereto. | | |
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25-C-81
| 1 | 68. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action to host a showcase at the Water Museum over the summer months, up to World Water Week Aug 24-30, highlighting water improvements, the implementation of the Water Master Plan, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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25-C-79
| 1 | 69. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action to support a partnership proposal between the City of Laredo and the Rio Grande International Study Center (RGISC) for the submission of FY2026 Community Project Funding requests to the office of U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar through a letter of commitment for the following proposed public improvement projects: the creation of trails and a trail head at the SOLA property in South Laredo; invasive species removal and reforestation efforts at Slaughter Park Trails; and the development of trail heads, neighborhood connections, and reforestation along the Zacate Creek linear trail system., and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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25-C-78
| 1 | 70. | Council Item | Recognizing Christian Salazar and Isahi Salazar, students of Garcia Early College for their excellence in academics, maintaining a 4.0 GPA, and being great community role models and founders of the Garcia Futbol Club, a student-led soccer team. | | |
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25-C-77
| 1 | 71. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action regarding the a request by the Society of Martha Washington for sponsorship of the colonial ball and pageant to be held at the Sames Auto Arena on February 2026, in proportion to the event's demonstrated financial impact on tourism and hotel occupancy. | | |
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25-C-80
| 1 | 72. | Council Item | Recognizing the Alexander High School Basketball Team for winning the District 30-6A title; and any matter incident thereto. | | |
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25-C-74
| 1 | 73. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action regarding finalizing budget workshop dates and timeline, and any other matters incident thereto.
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25-C-75
| 1 | 74. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action regarding an update from Animal Care Services on discussions with the State of Texas following the Austin legislative trip regarding the City’s options to address wild hogs and Javalinas as it relates to the destruction of private property, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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25-C-76
| 1 | 75. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action to have the City perform an indoor recreation needs analysis similar to the one performed by the City of Round Rock in 2021 (attached) for the entire City of Laredo, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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