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APPT. - 52
| 1 | 1. | Appointment | Appointment by Mayor Pro Tempore Ruben Gutierrez Jr. of Esther Firova to the Laredo Commission for Women.
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APPT. - 53
| 1 | 2. | Appointment | Reappointment to the City-County Government Issues Committee of CM. Albert Torres.
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APPT. - 54
| 1 | 3. | Appointment | Appointment to the City-County Government Issues Committee of CM Vanessa Perez. | approve | Pass |
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APPT. - 55
| 1 | 4. | Appointment | Appointment by Mayor Pro Tempore Ruben Gutierrez Jr. of Colin Campbell to the Fine Arts and Culture Commission.
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APPT. - 56
| 1 | 5. | Appointment | Appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres of Jorge A. Castillo to the Facility Naming & Recognition Commission. | approve | Pass |
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24-1077
| 1 | 1. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a special use permit for a tobacco shop (E-Cigarette Sales) on the south 2/3 of Lots 11 and 12, Block 204, Eastern Division and approximately 2,572.12 square feet tract of land, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located at 1516 South US Highway 83, Suite C (528 square feet).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed special use permit and staff does not support the application.
ZC-034-2024
District II | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-1069
| 1 | 2. | 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 special use permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lots 1 and 2, Block 3 Khaledi Heights Subdivision, Unit 3 and Lot 3, Block 3, Khaledi Heights Subdivision, Unit 2, located at 3902, 3910, and 3920 East Del Mar Boulevard (respectively), Suites 101, 102, and outdoor patio only (4,758 square feet).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed special use permit and staff does not support the application.
ZC-039-2024
District VI | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-1070
| 1 | 3. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 3.7479 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located south of East Ash Street and east of North Smith Avenue, from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1 (Single Family Residential District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application.
ZC-041-2024
District IV | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-1078
| 1 | 4. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 201, Eastern Division, located at 1520 South Malinche Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application.
ZC-043-2024
District II | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-1073
| 1 | 5. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 8, Block 1431, Eastern Division, located at 1408 South Milmo Avenue, from B-3 (Community 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-045-2024
District III | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-1074
| 1 | 6. | 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 special use permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lot 1, Block 1, Jacaman Ranch Subdivision, Unit IV, located at 1701 Jacaman Road, Suite RB1 and outdoor patio only (2,350 square feet).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed special use permit with the requirement of submitting a lease agreement document for the parking lot located to the south of the property, and the documentation shall be provided prior to the City Council meeting. However, staff does not support the application.
ZC-046-2024
District V | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-1079
| 1 | 7. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a special use permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lot 1, Block 1, San Isidro/McPherson No. 1 Subdivision, located at 9902 McPherson Road, Suites 14 and 15.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed special use permit and staff supports the application.
ZC-047-2024
District VI | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-1075
| 1 | 8. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 2.86 acres and 1.84 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located at 8301 and 8311 San Dario Avenue from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application.
ZC-048-2024
District VII | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-1067
| 1 | 9. | Public Hearing | Public Hearing allowing interested persons to comment on the 2024-2025 One-Year Action Plan that identifies the projects proposed to be funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City anticipates receiving $3,032,219.00 in the 50th Action Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, $957,641.00 through the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and $283,641.00 through the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). An additional $80,000.00 is anticipated to be received in Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Funds, and $125,000.00 in HOME program income. The follow projects proposed:
50th AY Community Development Block Grant
1) Community Development Administration $606,000.00
2) Housing Rehabilitation Administration $355,866.00
3) Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program $578,292.00
4) Code Enforcement $625,000.00
5) Homeless Services- Bethany House Expansion Project $440,000.00
6) Section 108 Loan Repayment | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-1060
| 1 | 10. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract from the Department of Health and Human Services, Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs Case Management (CYSHCN) Grant, amending the FY2023-2024 City of Laredo Public Health Department budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $88,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department, and amend the City of Laredo Public Health Department FY2023-2024 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) position listing by adding one (1) Caseworker, 206 position, with four (4) one-year renewals for a total grant amount of $440,000.00 for the term period from September 01, 2024 through August 31, 2029. | close and introduce | Pass |
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2024-O-138
| 1 | 11. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract from the Petco Love a 501- C (3) Nonprofit Corporation, Spay, Neuter, Release (SNR) Program, amending the FY2023-2024 City of Laredo Public Health Fund-Animal Care Services Department budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the total grant amount of $50,000.00 with no match for the City of Laredo Animal Care Services Department for the term period from July 01, 2024 through June 30, 2025. | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-1056
| 1 | 12. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to grant a non-exclusive franchise to GPI Equipment Leasing LLC DBA Trash Ninja to use the present and future streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, sideways, easements and other public rights-of-way of the City of Laredo, Texas for purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a commercial container refuse gathering and disposing service, setting forth terms and conditions to govern the franchise; Providing a severability clause, a savings clause and an effective date. Franchise fees will be deposited into General Fund. | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-1178
| 1 | 13. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2024-O-095 Chapter 31 (Utilities), Article V (Water Conservation) Section 31-236 to include the City Council in the determination that mild, moderate, severe, critical, emergency or water shortage conditions exist, Section 31-237 to include the City Council in the determination of Stage 3 and 4 drought restrictions, Section 31-238 to include a threshold and surcharges when thresholds are exceeded in Stage 3 and 4 drought conditions. Stage 3 and 4 surcharges and thresholds are as follows:
Residential
Stage 3- $10.00 per thousand gallons for customers who exceed 20,000 gallons
Stage 4- $10.00 per thousand gallons for customers who exceed 15,000 gallons
Commercial
Stage 3- $10.00 per thousand gallons for customers who exceed 15,000 gallons
Stage 4- $10.00 per thousand gallons for customers who exceed 10,000 gallons | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-1089
| 1 | 14. | Second Reading | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to grant a non-exclusive franchise to STX Dump Services to use the present and future streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, sideways, easements and other public rights-of-way of the City of Laredo, Texas for purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a commercial container refuse gathering and disposing service, setting forth terms and conditions to govern the franchise; Providing a severability clause, a savings clause and an effective date. Franchise fees will be deposited into the General Fund. | approve | Pass |
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2024-O-096
| 1 | 15. | Final Readings | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for a bar on Lots 1 and 2, Block 3 Khaledi Heights Subdivision, Unit 3 and on Lot 3, Block 3, Khaledi Heights Subdivision, Unit 2, located at 3902, 3910, and 3920 East Del Mar Boulevard (respectively), suites 109, 110, and outdoor patio (ONLY).
ZC-036-2024
District VI | approve final reading | Pass |
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2024-O-097
| 1 | 16. | Final Readings | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a special use permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lot 1, Block 1, Winfield Commercial Subdivision, Phase 12 and 13, located at 3402 East Del Mar Boulevard, Suite 100 and 110 and outdoor patio only (4,131 square feet).
ZC-037-2024
District VI | approve final reading | Pass |
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2024-O-098
| 1 | 17. | Final Readings | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a special use permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lots 10, 11, and 12, Block 891, Eastern Division, located at 1618 and 1620 Chihuahua Street (3,399 square feet).
ZC-038-2024
District III | approve final reading | Pass |
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2024-O-100
| 1 | 18. | Final Readings | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents granting an easement and right-of-way to AEP Texas central company to install and construct certain electric lines and all necessary or desirable appurtenances. Said easement being a 755.2 sq. ft. easement, being out of Lots 7-12, Block 908, Western Division, City of Laredo, Webb county, Texas. The City of Laredo is currently leasing this property to Gateway Community Health Center Inc. The easement is more particularly described by Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made part of; providing for an effective date. | approve final reading | Pass |
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2024-O-101
| 1 | 19. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, adopting a Child-Care Facilities tax exemption equal to 100 percent of the appraised value of all or a portion of real property operating as a qualifying Child-Care Facility. This exemption was passed during the 88th Texas Legislature regular session under Senate Bill 1145 and approved by the voters in November 2023, Proposition 2. The owner or operator of the Child-Care Facility must be licensed with the Health and Human Services Commission; participate in the Texas Workforce Commission’s Rising Star Program; and have at least 20 percent child enrollment as recipients of subsidized childcare services; qualifying Child-Care Facilities will be exempt from City ad valorem taxes in accordance with Chapter 11, Section 11.36 of the Texas Property Tax Code, starting with tax year 2024 and each year thereafter unless amended; and declaring an effective date. | approve final reading | Pass |
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2024-O-102
| 1 | 20. | Final Readings | An Ordinance amending Section 24.69.7-B-4(B) of The City of Laredo Land Development Code, provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction by clarifying the requirements for Specific Standards for manufactured homes; providing or publication and effective date. | approve final reading | Pass |
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2024-O-107
| 1 | 21. | Final Readings | An Ordinance amending Chapter 18, Article V of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances to change the title of Article V to “Certificates of Occupancy” and Establish Requirements and Fees for Certificates of Occupancy Application Fee of $100.00 for a business under 2,000 square feet or $200.00 for a business over 2,001 square feet, change of name fee on an existing business will be $50.00. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Fee will be $200.00. All application fees are non-refundable and due upon submission of the application. Copies of the Certificate of Occupancy will have a fee of $20.00 each; providing that this Ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for a savings clause; providing for a severability clause; providing for a penalty; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date. | approve final reading | Pass |
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2024-O-108
| 1 | 22. | Final Readings | Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant and appropriate the funds from Seven Flags Regional Advisory Council, Laredo, TX, and amend the FY23-24 General Fund budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $312,000.00. | approve final reading | Pass |
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2024-O-110
| 1 | 23. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending section one of Ordinance 2023-O-062 of the City of Laredo and authorized to increase the Insufficient Fund Fee to $100.00 plus the per axle toll fee for southbound commercial vehicles that arrive at the toll booth with insufficient funds in the Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) System and if an AVI account has multiple insufficient fund U-Turns the company must leave a credit card on file and schedule automatic replenishment of funds as further described in Exhibit “A” and hereby repealing all conflicting sections in all ordinances currently in effect. | approve final reading | Pass |
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2024-O-111
| 1 | 24. | Final Readings | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY2023-2024 City of Laredo Detoxification Center budget by increasing and appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $52,610.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Detoxification Center Department, and amending the FY2023-2024 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by creating one (1) Harm Reduction Specialist, 209 position. The appropriation is for the funds received from the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council. | approve final reading | Pass |
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24-1511
| 1 | 25. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending section 24.65.0 (b) of the Land Development Code, prohibiting the parking and storing of any commercial vehicle that exceeds one ton in manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating or that has more than two axles within five-hundred feet of any public or private elementary or secondary school, park, or public playground. | approve final reading | Pass |
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2024-R-191
| 1 | 26. | Resolution | Amending Resolution No. 2024-R-133; by amending the period of performance dates for the FY2024 Operation Stonegarden Grant granted to the Laredo International Airport from the Office of the Governor’s Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD); providing that this resolution shall be cumulative; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. There’s no financial impact. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-193
| 1 | 27. | Resolution | A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Possession and Use Agreement with TxDOT. This agreement will allow the State to proceed with its Highway US 59 Construction Project without delay, and the State has approved to offer the City of Laredo a compensation in the maximum amount of $25,000.00 in consideration for the possession and use of City Property and represents no part of the State’s (TxDot) compensation to be paid for the anticipated purchase of the Property and will not be refunded to the State upon any acquisition of the Property by the State (TxDot). Funds are to be placed in an escrow account within the Airport Operations Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-1019
| 1 | 28. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award contract FY24-062 to the low bidder, Cid Group Inc., Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $63,872.50 for the removal and replacement of joint sealant to the City’s Airport Runway 18R/36L. The vendor shall inspect the joint sealant for proper rate of cure and set bonding to the joint walls. Upon completion of the project, the vendor shall remove all unused materials from the site and leave the pavement in a clean condition. Funding is available in the International Airport Fund. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-176
| 1 | 29. | Resolution | Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and Corintios Construction and Design Inc., for a proposed project located at 2707 Sanders St., Lot 8 Block 355 Eastern Division that consists of residential (multi-gamily - 4 apartments), in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) 4. This agreement will be for a ten year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $460,007.52, estimated annual tax abatement total of $2,438.04 and estimated total fee waivers of $3,683.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. This project is located within City Council District IV. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-188
| 1 | 30. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City of Laredo Texas finding that AEP Texas Inc.’s requested increase to its electric transmission and distribution rates and charges within the city should be denied; finding that the city’s reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by the company; finding that the meeting at which this resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring reimbursement of cities’ rate case expenses; finding that the meeting at which this resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this resolution to the company and legal counsel. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-179
| 1 | 31. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, to execute all necessary documents to purchase the “Surface Only” of a 0.6096 acre (26,552 square feet) parcel of land, comprised of three parts, all located in the Santiago Sanchez Porcion number 12, Abstract 278, Webb County, Texas, being called 101.23 acre tract in the amount of $182,226.38 plus an estimate amount of $3,000.00 in closing costs from Indra , Inc. Parcel being more particularly described and depicted in the attached exhibit “A”. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund. Providing for an effective date. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-180
| 1 | 32. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, to execute all necessary documents to purchase two Billboard Signs from Lamar Advertising Company for $107,996.00, plus an estimated amount of $2,000.00 in closing costs. The billboard signs are currently situated in the proposed future State Highway 84 right-of-way. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund and providing for an effective date. | approve | Pass |
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24-1098
| 1 | 33. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute all relevant documents to amend Contract FY23-087 by extending the program period for one additional year, and increasing program funding by $250,000. Amended total program funding amount will be $750,000.00. Contract FY23-087 provides micro-lending services by LiftFund, Inc. for the City of Laredo Zero Percent Interest Loan Program. All other terms on the contract shall remain unchanged and as presented to Council on November 20, 2023. Funding is available in the American Rescue Act Plan Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-1023
| 1 | 34. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to make a payment to American Electricity Power (AEP), in the amount not to exceed $3,071,160.20 to relocate three (3) existing aerial transmission lines and power poles for the utility conflict with existing communications line for the future State Highway 84 (Hachar-Reuthinger Road), as per the Utility Adjustment Certification provided to the Texas Department of Transportation. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-1029
| 1 | 35. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder ABBA Construction, LLC., Laredo, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $132,729.00 for FY24-ENG-14 CDBG El Eden Restroom project for the total base bid including a $10,000.00 contingency allowance. Construction contract time for the project is 60 working days. Funding is available in the District I Priority Funds and the Community Development Fund - 2020, 2021, and 2022 CDBG Grant Years.
1. ABBA Construction, LLC, Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid Amount $132,729.00
2. ALC Construction Co., Inc, Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid Amount $138,080.00
3. Sima Contractors LLC, Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid Amount $154,350.00 | approve | Pass |
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24-1030
| 1 | 36. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of Uni-Trade Enhancements project as complete, including all warranty certificates, release of retainage, and final payment in the amount of $431,375.00 to Leyendecker, Construction of Texas, Inc., Laredo, Texas. The final construction contract amount is $8,627,500.00. Funding is available in the Sports & Community Venue. | approve | Pass |
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24-1031
| 1 | 37. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of FY22-ENG-20 CDBG Arturo N. Benavides Sr. Memorial Park Splash Pad Water Features and Other Amenities (Design-Build/Turn-Key) as complete, including all warranty certificates, release of retainage, and final payment in the amount of $57,501.50 to Mage 4Group, Ltd., Laredo, Texas, in association with Slay Architecture, Laredo, Texas. The final construction contract amount is $1,097,780.00 with a construction contract time of 310 calendar days. Funding is available in the 2017, 2022, and 2023 CO Bond - District IV Priority Funds and the Community Development Fund- 2020, 2021 and 2022 Grant Years. | approve | Pass |
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24-1113
| 1 | 38. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder Capstone Industrial Services, LLC., Lake Jackson, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $127,940.00 for FY24-ENG-19 CDBG Poggenpohl Street Sidewalk project for the total base bid including a $10,000.00 contingency allowance. The construction contract time for the project is 60 working days. Funding is available in the 2022 Certificate of Obligation - District VIII Priority Funds and Community Development Fund - 2019, 2021, and 2022 CDBG Grant Years.
1. Capstone Industrial Services, LLC Lake Jackson, Texas
Total Base Bid $127,940.00
2. ALC Construction Co., Inc., Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid $149,945.00
3. STX Civil (Texas Guardrail Contractors) Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid $158,190.25 | approve | Pass |
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24-1115
| 1 | 39. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a professional services contract to Brown Reynolds Watford Architects, College Station, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $454,800.00 to provide schematic design, design development, construction documents, bid phase, and construction administration for the FY24-ENG-12 Buena Vista Fire Station No. 16. Contract time is for the duration of the project. Funding is available in 2023 Certificate of Obligation Bond. | approve | Pass |
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24-1119
| 1 | 40. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to execute a first amendment to an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Laredo and the Webb County-City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority (WC-CL RMA) for the Springfield Phase 4 Extension Project. The WC-CL RMA will be funding the project in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 to include environmental services, material testing and construction for the project from the intersection of Hospitality Drive and Springfield Avenue to the Eastbound Frontage Road of US 59. The City has previously completed all services related to utility coordination, design, survey, permitting, investigation, core borings, subsurface exploration, evaluation, planning and engineering services, and acquisition of right-of-way. There is no financial impact at this time. | approve | Pass |
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24-1033
| 1 | 41. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to ratify the extension of the Estrada Hinojosa & Company Inc., of Dallas, Texas previous contract from September 30, 2023 through June 9, 2024, with no outstanding payments owed, and to award a new five year contract for financial advisory services for the City of Laredo and approval of the regulatory requirement regarding disclosures as attached in Exhibit B of the contract. Financial advisory services are based on the size of the debt issuance sold and are paid from said proceeds. The new contract period is from June 10, 2024 through July 31, 2029. Funding for these services will be available from proceeds of the debt issuance. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-190
| 1 | 42. | 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 $5,226,346.40 to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Shelter and Services Grant Program (SSP-C). If awarded, this grant will provide services to individuals and families released from DHS custody. There is no cost share requirement. The grant will be accounted for in the General Fund Budget-Fire Department. | approve | Pass |
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24-0953
| 1 | 43. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award contract FY24-063 to Rolltechs Specialty Vehicles, LLC, Selma, TX for the purchase of an Emergency Response - Haz Mat (Hazardous Material) Trailer in the amount of $173,911.00. This trailer will be used in immediate hazard to health; risks of fire or explosion; immediate precautions to be taken in the event of an accident; immediate methods for handling fires; initial methods for handling spills or leaks in the absence of fire; and preliminary first aid measures. Funding is available in the Fire Department - 2023 Certificate of Obligation Bond. | approve | Pass |
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24-1081
| 1 | 44. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve the purchase of telephone equipment and installation services, including monthly recurring charges, from AT&T Office@Hand through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Purchasing Contract DIR-TELE-CTSA-002 in the amount of $107,257.00 to upgrade the Emergency Operations Center voice services, telephone system, and equipment. Funding is available in the American Rescue Plan Act Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-1083
| 1 | 45. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award contract number FY24-066 to the sole bidder, Lopez Transmission, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $150,000.00 to provide automatic transmission repair services for the Fleet Department. This contract establishes a discount percentage on parts and an hourly labor rate for repair services. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for three (3) additional one (1) year periods, each upon mutual agreement of the parties and contingent on future funding appropriations. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-1103
| 1 | 46. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual parts/service contract FY23-055 with the following vendors:
1). Heil of Texas, San Antonio, TX, in annual amount of up to $250,000.00 and;
2). BTE Body, Irving, TX, in annual amount of up to $250,000.00 and;
3). Fox Truck World, San Antonio, TX, in annual amount of up to $600,000.00 and;
4). Texas Pack + Load, San Antonio, TX, in annual amount of up to $850,000 and;
5). Laredo Mechanical, Laredo, TX, in annual amount of up to $1,000,000.00;
for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts and services for the City’s automated side loader trucks. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) 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 may be extended for two (2) additional one-year periods upon mutual agreement of the parties. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-1105
| 1 | 47. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual contract FY21-054 for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/service for the City's John Deere equipment with RDO Equipment, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $200,000.00. All parts and services will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There is a proposed price increase of 8% due to an increase in labor costs for this next extension period. This is the last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-1114
| 1 | 48. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award annual contracts FY24-068 for the purchase of police and passenger car tires to the following bidders:
1. Section I: Southern Tire Mart, Columbia, Missouri, in an amount up to $150,000.00 (Primary Vendor); and
2. Section I: Toro Automotive, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $90,000.00 (Secondary Vendor); and
3. Section II: Toro Automotive, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $140,000.00 (Primary Vendor); and
4. Section II: Southern Tire Mart, Columbia, Missouri in an amount up to $90,000.00 (Secondary Vendor).
All tires will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This contract may be extended three (3) additional one (1) year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Fleet Management fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0926
| 1 | 49. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the lease of vehicles from Enterprise Rent- A- Car through the cooperative contract TEXAS SMART BUY #975-C1 in the amount not to exceed $75,000.00 for a twelve month period for the City of Laredo Public Health Department operations. Funding is available through the COVID-19 Vaccination Round 4 Funding Grant and Autism Spectrum Disorder Component 1 Grant - Public Health Department fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-1061
| 1 | 50. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award contract FY24-016 to the sole bidder Martinez Pharmacy, Laredo, Texas for pharmaceutical services for the Public Health Department in an annual amount not to exceed $100,000.00. This contract is for a period of two years with option to renew for one additional two year period with mutual agreement of parties and subject to future appropriations. Funding is available in the Laredo Public Health Department fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-1026
| 1 | 51. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to amend a purchase with Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, TX for a change of two2023 Ford F-250, to two 2024 Ford F-250 Reg CAB and an increase in pricingin the amount of $34,560.00 for a new total amount of $149,797.00. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the GOODBUY Contract Pricing Program.Funding is available in the General Fund-Animal Care Services Department. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-189
| 1 | 52. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program in the amount of $2,000,000.00, with $2,000,000.00 in match for the City of Laredo Solid Waste Department, for a total amount of $4,000,000.00. If funded, grant monies would be used for the purchase of approximately four electric refuse trucks and charging stations. Grant will be accounted for in the Solid Waste Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-1101
| 1 | 53. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual service contract FY21-061 with Lazos Environmental, Laredo, Texas in the annual amount of $186,000.00 for wood grinding services for the City of Laredo Landfill Department. 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 is the last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0939
| 1 | 54. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing City Manager to approve amendment No. 1 to JHS Architect, Inc., Laredo Texas, a professional services engineering contract, in the amount of $31,790.00 for the Buena Vista Sport Complex Offsite Water and Sanitary Task 9 project. The revised contract amount with the amendment is $327,470.00. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund- 2022 Sewer System Revenue Bond. | approve | Pass |
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24-0950
| 1 | 55. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a contract to Roofing & Construction by JJ Flores, dba JJ Flores Roofing in the amount of $927,525.00 utilizing the Tremco/WTI OMNIA Partners Contract # TX-R230404-319457 to replace the metal roof at 5816 Daugherty Avenue. Existing roof is in poor to failing condition with several leaks and corrosion in gutters and other flashings. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund - 2022 Waterworks Revenue Bond and Sewer System Fund - 2022 Sewer System Revenue Bond. | approve | Pass |
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24-0991
| 1 | 56. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing City Manager to approve final change order in the amount of $23,918.83, release of retainage, final payment in the amount of $ 82,618.84, and final project acceptance to J.S. Haren, LLC for Jefferson Water Treatment Plant Chlorine Feed Improvements Project. The updated contract amount is $817,918.83. The total number of working days is 170. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund- 2022 Water Revenue Bond. | approve | Pass |
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24-1021
| 1 | 57. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award annual supply and service contract FY24-055 to the sole bidder 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. This contract can be extended for three 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 - Water Treatment Division. | approve | Pass |
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24-1058
| 1 | 58. | 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 two additional one-year extension periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Waterworks and Sewer System Funds. | approve | Pass |
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24-1068
| 1 | 59. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award annual contract FY24-064 to the lowest bidder being 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. This contract has three extension periods. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-1096
| 1 | 60. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a consulting services contract for a Comprehensive Water and Wastewater Rate Study with Raftelis of Austin, Texas in the amount of $215,968.00. Scope includes completing a Strategic Communication Plan. In the Communication Plan tasks, the consultant has identified some optional tasks and budgets. These tasks which include Strategic Communication Plan, Conservation Planning, Additional Research and Community Engagement are optional tasks and are priced at $115,697.00. The fee is $100,271.00 without the optional tasks. Funding for this contract is available in the Waterworks - 2022 Water Revenue Bond and Sewer System - 2022 Sewer Revenue Bond. | approve | Pass |
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24-1099
| 1 | 61. | Consent Agenda | Authorization to ratify final project acceptance, approve Change Order Number One, a decrease in the amount of $75,000.00, and release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $24,657.15 to Spartan Construction for replacing two belt filter presses at the South Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant. The final contract amount is reduced to $493,143.00. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund - 2022 Sewer Revenue Bond. | approve | Pass |
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24-1104
| 1 | 62. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing City Manager to execute Amendment Number 3 in the amount of $225,455.00 to Ardurra Group, Inc. of Laredo, Texas for engineering services regarding the Zacate Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant West Bank Stabilization. The new total contract amount including this amendment is $642,403.00. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund- 2019 Sewer Revenue Bond. | approve | Pass |
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24-1106
| 1 | 63. | 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 two additional one-year extension periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0898
| 1 | 64. | Staff Report | Discussion with possible action to consider the initiation of the revocation process for Ordinance 2016-O-015, which authorized a Conditional Use Permit, for an impound lot on Lots 3 and 4, Block 807, Eastern Division, located at 306 and 316 South Meadow Avenue, pursuant to the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24.94.10, entitled Revocation.
ZC-042-2024
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24-1064
| 1 | 65. | Staff Report | Presentation by the City of Laredo Charter Revision Commission on their recommended amendments to the City of Laredo Charter amended in 2020, with possible action. | approve | Pass |
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24-1109
| 1 | 66. | Staff Report | Staff report on changes to garbage service. | | |
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24-1157
| 1 | 67. | Staff Report | Discussion with possible action on ongoing audits and/or irregularities identified by the Internal Auditor including the potential assignments of other and/or additional auditing duties; and any other matters incident thereto. | no action taken | |
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24-1158
| 1 | 68. | Staff Report | Status report with possible action by the Utilities Department on the water, including but not limited to quality, infrastructure, level status, improvements, and any other matters incident thereto. | no action taken | |
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24-C-109
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action on Modification of Memorandum of Understanding to include the Green Corridors’ “Freight Shuttle System”, an Intelligent Freight Transportation System (IFTS), as part of the Solidarity International Bridge at the Laredo-Colombia Port of Entry expansion project, and any matters incident thereto. | no action taken | |
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24-C-121
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible action, given the City's limited bond capacity and significant needs, to begin the process of considering a variety of propositions for public referendum on needs including but not limited to: water infrastructure and sources/ utilities, public safety, streets, sidewalks and transportation, parks and recreation, libraries, cultural art facilities, and/or economic development, and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-127
| 1 | | Council Item | 3. Discussion with possible action on suspending, pending review and modification, of the City of Laredo's Conservation Plan phase 4 mitigation (only) and any matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-129
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action of the donation of F250 Pickup from Animal Care with gages to the City El Cenizo , Texas and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-122
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action to enact a moratorium on the issuance of permits for new carwash establishments; and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-130
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible action to establish a Senior Citizens/Retiree Community Service Part-Time Employment Program; and any other matters incident thereto. | table | Pass |
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24-C-119
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action regarding a status update from City management on the final scope of work and timeline to begin the feasibility study for a Community Water and Energy Resource Center (CWERC), a wastewater reclamation initiative to be done in collaboration with the Rio Grande International Study Center and funded by the North American Development Bank (NADBank) with $180,000 in Technical Assistance Program (TAP) funds, and to confirm the assignment of a Project Manager for the specified feasibility study project, and any matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-123
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible action for the City to put out a Request for Proposal (RFP) for professional xeriscaping, landscaping and nursery services along the City’s Right of Way (ROW) near the intersection of International Boulevard and Shiloh Drive in an effort to beautify the area and reduce the need for maintenance, and any other matters incident thereto. Money could be made available through District 6 Priority Funds. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-116
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action to include in the policies and procedures manual section on communications requiring invitations be sent with enough advance notice to prepare for events, including but not limited to ribbon cuttings, groundbreaking, etc. for media, elected officials, and any other guests so they may plan accordingly, and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-132
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible action to adopt an ordinance giving homeowners, regardless of HOA restrictions, the option to xeriscape or use artificial grass on their property, in lieu of natural grass, in an effort to conserve water, and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-120
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action to propose to the Facility Naming and Recognition Committee to include the name of Lucas Galvan to the La Ladrillera Soccer Field, and any matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-126
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible action to amend Ordinance No. 2021-O-198, which adopted the 2018 editions of the International Code Council (“ICC), to create an exception for Historical Buildings in the Historic District and any other matter incident thereto. | | |
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24-C-128
| 1 | | Council Item | 3. Discussion with possible action to restrict new car washes from being built within 5 miles of one another, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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