|
REC26-22
| 1 | 1. | Recognition | Recognition of the Garbage Truck Art Project Student Winners | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
REC26-24
| 1 | 2. | Recognition | The City of Laredo Mayor, Dr. Victor D. Treviño, will present the Key to the City to Mr. Richard “Heatwave” Berler in recognition of his over 40 years of service as a meteorologist and his dedicated involvement in the Laredo community. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
REC26-25
| 1 | 3. | Recognition | The City of Laredo Mayor, Dr. Victor D. Treviño, and Council recognize Lt. Charlie A. Rosales of the Laredo Police Department, who successfully graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, as part of the program’s 297th session. Rosales was among 252 law enforcement officers selected to attend the 10-week academy, which provides advanced training in leadership, communication, and physical fitness. Participants represented 48 states, the District of Columbia, 24 countries, and military and federal civilian organizations. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
REC26-26
| 1 | 4. | Recognition | The City of Laredo Mayor, Victor D. Treviño, and Council proudly recognize Karime Nevarez for qualifying for the Ultra Marathon World Championship—an outstanding achievement that reflects her dedication, endurance, and commitment to excellence. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
REC26-27
| 1 | 5. | Recognition | The City of Laredo Mayor, Dr. Victor D. Treviño, and City Council proudly recognize Martin High School Junior, Sergio “Javi” Martinez, 2026 Texas High School Power Lifting Association (THSPA) State Champion. Sergio won 1st place with an incredible total of 1,570. Way to represent Laredo!! | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
REC26-28
| 1 | 6. | Recognition | The City of Laredo Mayor, Victor D. Treviño, and Council proudly recognize Ay Carbon Tacos & Hamburguesas for their community support and outstanding service in providing quality food to Laredo's residents. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-625
| 1 | 7. | 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. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-637
| 1 | 8. | Communications | The City of Laredo Bridge Department invites the Mayor and City Council to kick off International Bridge Week, taking place April 13 through April 17, 2026. The celebration will begin with a proclamation on Monday, April 13, at 10:00 a.m., followed by a week-long schedule of events leading to our First Annual Bridge the Distance 5K Run/1K Walk on Sunday, April 19, 2026. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-704
| 1 | 9. | Communications | - Update on Harvard Bloomberg Programs
- Update on the renaming of Cesar Chavez Parkway and presentation by the Farm Workers Alliance Group.
- Update on Federal Earmarks
- Update on border discussions with federal agencies | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
APPT26 - 26
| 1 | 10. | Appointment | Presentation for confirmation by City Council of Nathan Henry Chu as Associate Municipal Court Judge for the City of Laredo as recommended by Municipal Court Judge Position II Eduardo "Wayo" Davila, Jr. in accordance with Section 5.02 of the Charter of the City of Laredo. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
APPT26 - 28
| 1 | 11. | Appointment | Appointment by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa of Tina Cerda to the Laredo Commission for Women. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
APPT26 - 29
| 1 | 12. | Appointment | Appointment by Council Member Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr. of Jose Angel Martinez Jr. to the Downtown Business Improvement District/Downtown Management District Committee. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
APPT26 - 30
| 1 | 13. | Appointment | Appointment by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Trevino of Laura Llanes to the Civic Partnership and Engagement Advisory Committee. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
APPT26 - 32
| 1 | 14. | Appointment | Appointment by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño to the Housing Authority of the City of Laredo, to be announced during the City Council meeting. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-259
| 1 | 15. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY 2025-2026 Capital Grants Fund budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the total project amount of $797,890.00, consisting of $664,890.00 in grant funding from the Southwest Border Regional Commission (SBRC) under the Economic Infrastructure Development (EID) 2025 Grant Program and a required 20% local match of $133,000.00 funded by the 2022 Certificate of Obligation Bond. Grant funds will support facility improvements associated with the development and implementation of economic development programs and projects. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-409
| 1 | 16. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to amend the budget for the FY 2026 Financial Task Force and the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) HIDTA Task Force by reducing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $165,000.00 in the 2025 award due to deobligation from the agency. Both grants are funded by the Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Funding was authorized for personnel salaries, fringe benefits, overtime, travel, and operating expenses from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026. Funding is available in the Financial Task Force Fund. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-412
| 1 | 17. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY2026 General Fund Library Department by appropriating $9,000.00 in revenues and expenses for the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) Family Place Library Training Grant. Grant will be allocated in the General Fund. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-468
| 1 | 18. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY26 Police General Fund budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $69,044.00. The revenues are from forfeiture cases involving abandoned and unclaimed money from the Laredo Police Department Property and Evidence Section. Funding will be used to purchase police equipment, law enforcement software, and building repairs. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-477
| 1 | 19. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between the Laredo Transit Management, Inc., (Lessor) and the City of Laredo Police Department (Lessee) for the lease of 340.72 sq. ft. of building space located on the first-floor west wing of the Laredo Transit Center, 1301 Farragut Street, for a total monthly sum of $400.00 for a term of three years commencing on January 1, 2024. Lessor covenants and agrees to allow the Lessee to occupy the premises beginning January 1, 2024 without paying rent until October 1, 2024. Funding is available in the Police General Fund. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-493
| 1 | 20. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to amend the Community Development Department Housing Rehabilitation Fund FY25-26 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $3,150,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program. Grant match in the amount not to exceed $250,000.00 is available through Community Development Fund - 2025 CDBG Grant. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-523
| 1 | 21. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 15, “Health and Sanitation,” Article I, “In General,” Section 15-11 of the Code of Ordinances to add the fees for the mammography screening; providing for publication and effective date. Fees are as follows: 2D Screening mammogram $160.00 (new), 3D Screening Stand-along $225.00 (new), 3D Screening - Add-On $65.00 (new). | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-590
| 1 | 22. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo Municipal Housing Fund FY 2025-2026 Annual Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $65,800.00, establishing the rental rates and tenant policies for the Southern Hotel Apartments located at 1210 Matamoros St., and amending the Full Time Equivalent (FTE) position listing by adding one Building Maintenance Mechanic. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-579
| 1 | 23. | Public Hearing | Public hearing and consideration of a motion to consider the new construction of a solar panel pergola and the addition of solar panels on the existing residential structure on Lot 1, Block 201, Western Division, located at 1602 Washington Street. This property is within Saint Peter’s Historic District.
Historic District Landmark Board failed to establish quorum on March 12, 2026 (Regular Meeting), therefore, the item is being presented for Council consideration pursuant to Municipal Code of Ordinances Section 2-156, which states, "To the extent permitted by law, if a committee is unable to establish a quorum for a regularly scheduled meeting, the city manager may bypass the committee and place any item on the committee's agenda for that meeting on the next regularly scheduled city council meeting." (Ordinance Number 2018-O-050).
Staff supports the application.
HD-004-2026
District VIII | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-580
| 1 | 24. | Public Hearing | Public hearing and consideration of a motion to consider the exterior alteration of the side façade along Lincoln Street by adding a terracotta clay mural on part of Lot 4 and all of Lot 5, Block 40, Western Division, located at 502 Convent Avenue. This property is within Old Mercado Historic District.
Historic District Landmark Board failed to establish quorum on March 12, 2026 (Regular Meeting), therefore, the item is being presented for Council consideration pursuant to Municipal Code of Ordinances Section 2-156, which states, "To the extent permitted by law, if a committee is unable to establish a quorum for a regularly scheduled meeting, the city manager may bypass the committee and place any item on the committee's agenda for that meeting on the next regularly scheduled city council meeting." (Ordinance Number 2018-O-050).
Staff supports the application.
HD-005-2026
District VIII | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-522
| 1 | 25. | Introductory Ordinance | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending appendix a, definitions, of the Land development Code by establishing cigar lounges as the only smoking establishment that is allowed to serve alcohol. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-641
| 1 | 26. | Introductory Ordinance | An Ordinance amending Chapter 20, Article II Entitled "Presiding Municipal Court Judge" Of The Laredo Code Of Ordinances by amending Section 20-17 to provide for the commencement of the term; and providing an effective date. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-680
| 1 | 27. | Introductory Ordinance | An Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the ratification of the City Manager to activate the Laredo Fire Department’s Fire Engine 3016 by reclassifying nine (9) Full-Time equivalent firefighter positions to the position of three (3) Captains, three (3) Fire Drivers, three (3) Fire Assistant Drivers, and fifteen (15) cadets to firefighters. The engine will be located at Fire Station #14, 5309 Cielito Lindo Blvd., for the future Buena Vista Fire Station #16. The mobilization of this engine will provide quick responses and protection to South Laredo. The reclassification Funding is available in the General Fund - Fire Department. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-207
| 1 | 28. | Second Reading | Authorizing the City Manager to grant a non-exclusive franchise to DebriCo LLC to use the present and future streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, sidewalks, easements and other public rights-of-way of the City of Laredo, Texas for purposes 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 in the General Fund. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
2026-O-50
| 1 | 29. | Final Readings | Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a grant awarded by the Laredo Area community Foundation for the amount of $5,000.00 to fund Keep Laredo Beautiful for the Keep Laredo Beautiful garden club and to amend the FY 2026 Keep Laredo Beautiful Fund by appropriating revenues and expenses in the same amount. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
2026-O-48
| 1 | 30. | Final Readings | Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a grant awarded by the Laredo Area Community Foundation for the amount of $5,000.00 to fund Keep Laredo Beautiful for the Keep Laredo Beautiful garden club and to amend the FY 2026 Keep Laredo Beautiful Fund by appropriating revenues and expenses in the same amount. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
2026-O-64
| 1 | 31. | Final Readings | An Ordinance Amending The City Of Laredo’s Code Of Ordinance Chapter 2, Administration, Article VII, Drug And Alcohol Policy Of The Code Of Ordinances; Providing For Updates To Ensure Clarity, Consistency, Enforceability, And Compliance With Applicable Federal And State Laws And Regulations; Providing For A Cumulative Clause; Providing For Severability; Providing For Publication; And Declaring An Effective Date. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
2026-O-40
| 1 | 32. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, concerning a voluntary annexation request by David Reuthinger, on behalf of Reuthinger Living Trust, altering and extending the boundary limits of City of Laredo to annex approximately 562.7735 acres of land, more or less, located northwest of FM 1472 and FM 3338 intersection; providing for effective date of the ordinance; authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory; and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) for approximately 562.7735 acres of land, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit “A.”
AN-006-2025
District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
2026-O-41
| 1 | 33. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 13.74 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached “Exhibit A”, located south of Avenida Los Presidentes and east of Brownwood Street, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District).
ZC-013-2026
District III | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
2026-O-65
| 1 | 34. | Final Readings | Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between the Laredo International Airport and the City of Laredo Police Department for approximately 5,320 square feet at 4812 N. Bartlett Avenue, Laredo, Webb County, Texas 78041 situated on Block 8, of the Subdivision Plat of Laredo Airport according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 5, Page 1, Plat Records of Webb County, Texas. Lease term shall be for a total of five years, with three options to extend this lease, with each option being an additional five years, commencing on April 1, 2026. Initial monthly rent shall be $6,230.00 a month and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the consumer price index (CPI); and providing for an effective date. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
2026-O-54
| 1 | 35. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the west 83 feet of Lots 7 and 8, Block 765, Western Division, as further described by metes and bounds in attached “Exhibit A”, located at 2819 Flores Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District).
ZC-021-2026
District VIII | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
2026-O-55
| 1 | 36. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a conditional use permit for a baseball bat manufacturing (woodworking shop) on the west 83 feet of Lots 7 and 8, Block 765, Western Division, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located at 2819 Flores Avenue. (AS AMENDED)
ZC-022-2026
District VIII | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
2026-O-56
| 1 | 37. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 2 and 3, Block 7, San Isidro Northeast Las Palmas Subdivision, Phase 2, located at 11082 and 11110 Cavatina Drive from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District).
ZC-024-2026
District VI | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
2026-O-57
| 1 | 38. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 6 and the east half (1/2) of Lot 5, Block 92, Eastern Division, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located at 720 Laredo Street from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
ZC-025-2026
District III | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
2026-O-58
| 1 | 39. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 5, Riverhill South Subdivision, Phase I, located at 4401 Nogal Lane, from R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District).
ZC-020-2026
District II | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
2026-O-59
| 1 | 40. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 55.27 acre tract, as further described by metes and bounds in attached “Exhibit A”, located south of Cielito Lindo Boulevard and west of Cuatro Vientos Road, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District).
ZC-023-2026
District I | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
2026-O-60
| 1 | 41. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 8.0432 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in Exhibit A, located south of Inspiration Parkway and east of Bob Bullock Loop, from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
ZC-026-2026
District VI | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
2026-O-62
| 1 | 42. | Final Readings | An Ordinance authorizing the establishment of fees, terms, and conditions for the lease and use of the El Metro Park & Ride facility, owned by the City of Laredo and operated by the Laredo International Airport, located at 1819 Hillside Road, Laredo TX 78041; providing for authority, administration, insurance requirements, operational conditions, and cost recovery; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
2026-R-91
| 1 | 43. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of Laredo authorizing the City Manager to accept grant No. 3335709 in the amount of $11,722.80 from the Office of the Governor’s Homeland security grant program for the purposes of funding the Airport’s FY25 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. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-608
| 1 | 44. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of the purchase of office furniture from Kimball International d.b.a Kimball Office Inc., Jasper, IN utilizing contract OMNIA Contract Region 4 ESC - TX R240108, Nightingale utilizing TIPS contract # 230301, and Allseating utilizing Omnia partner Vizient contract # CE3371. Installation will be done by G&S Office Supply which is the authorized reseller for the furniture manufacturers in the amount not to exceed $185,513.46 for City Manager’s Office Department, 311 Division. Cost is to fully furnish the new office space at El Portal. Funding is available and budgeted in the 2024 Certificate of Obligation Bond. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-689
| 1 | 45. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the City Manager to grant limited right of entry to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for boundary survey activities on select City-owned parcels related to federal border infrastructure planning. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-696
| 1 | 46. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to amend Resolution 2026-R-19 that establishes the Rio Grande Riverfront Coordination & Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee, expanding its scope to include the riverbend and associated buoy infrastructure. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
2026-R-105
| 1 | 47. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council acknowledging the submission and advancement of Community Project Requests to Congressman Henry Cuellar's Office in the total amount of $3Million Dollars, for San Augustine Plaza Improvements, a Veterans Community Center, and a Surgical Unit for Laredo Animal Care Services. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
2026-R-80
| 1 | 48. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the city manager to execute all necessary documents for the purchase of a tract of land containing 0.93-acres, more or less, out of a tract of land conveyed to Agave Investments, LLC, described in deed recorded in volume 5227, pages 41-54, Webb County Official Public Records, and being more particularly described in Exhibit “A” from Agave Investments, LLC, for the sum of $65,217.00, and to execute a construction agreement with Agave Investments, LLC, for the extension of a roadway as part of the Los Presidentes ROW Extension Project Phase 2B; providing for an effective date. Funding will be provided through the 2022 Certificate of Obligation Bond. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
2026-R-70
| 1 | 49. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the city manager to execute all necessary documents for the purchase of a tract of land containing 0.95-acres, more or less, out of 75.61 acres, designated as tract 4, conveyed to Agave Investments, LLC, recorded in volume 5227, pages 41-54, Webb County official public records, situated in Porcion 33M A-3084, J. Trevino, original grantee, and being more particularly described in the attached Exhibit “A” from Agave Investments, LLC, for the sum of $66,619.92, and to execute a construction agreement with Agave Investments, LLC, for the extension of a roadway as part of the Concord Hills Row Extension Project; providing for an effective date. Funding will be provided through the 2022 Certificate of Obligation Bond. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
2026-R-90
| 1 | 50. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the city manager to execute a donation agreement and related documents to accept a 1.47-acre strip of land, more or less, from Ariva Ltd. for a proposed 90-foot wide right-of-way; said parcel having a Webb County appraisal district value of $128,000.00 being more or less out of a 16.31-acre tract conveyed to Ariva Ltd., recorded in volume 5660, page 612, Webb County official public records, and more particularly described in attached Exhibit “A”; and providing for an effective date. Providing for an effective date. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-508
| 1 | 51. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize purchases from Traffic Tiger, Houston, Texas for an annual amount not to exceed $100,000.00. This contract will serve for the purchases of Traffic Signal Systems and Safety Barrier Products on as needed basis through Buy Board Contract 695-23. Contract shall be for a period of one year and only for included items within contract. Funding is available in the General Fund-Engineering/Traffic Department. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-606
| 1 | 52. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder ALC Construction Co., Inc., Laredo, Texas in the amount not to exceed $303,500.00 for FY25-ENG-40 Shiloh McPherson NE Right Turn Lane & Widening Project for the total base bid including alternate #2 plus a $50,000.00 contingency allowance. Construction contract time is 60 working days. Funding is available in the 2025 Tax Note and the 2021 Certificate of Obligation Bond.
1. ALC Construction Co., Inc., Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid: $294,500.00 + Alternate #2 $9,000.00 = $303,500.00
2. CID Group Inc., Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid: $314,233.51 + Alternate #2 $10,713.00 = $324,946.51
3. SKG One-Stop Construction Inc., Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid: $392,394.82 + Alternate #2 $5,636.61 = $398,031.43
4. SAL Construction Management LLC, Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid: $474,840.00 + Alternate #2 $25,200.00 = $500,040.00
5. ABBA Construction, LLC, Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid: $572,100.00 + Alternate #2 $9,000.00 = $581,100.00
Refer to attached letter of recommendation. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-482
| 1 | 53. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to approve a professional services agreement with Valley View Consulting L.L.C. for Investment Advisor Services for a period of two years to remain in effect until March 31, 2026; with the option for the City to extend the agreement an additional one and two-year terms. The maximum fiscal year accumulated fee is $75,000.00 per year. The fee will be allocated based on interest earnings to the respective bond issues and department funds. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-537
| 1 | 54. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew and amend contract FY23-023 with Night Owl Security, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated annual amount of $1,600,000.00 for a contract value of $3,200,000.00 for the remaining two years; this includes a 6% increase for providing city wide security guard services at various municipal buildings/locations. The term of this contract was for a period of two years with the option to renew for three additional one year periods. This is the second of three extension periods. Funding is available in the respective departmental budgets. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
2026-R-85
| 1 | 55. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to ratify the acceptance of a grant application in the amount not to exceed $500,000.00 to the State of Texas, Public Safety Office for the FY 2027 Operation Lone Star (OLS) Grant Program to fund acquisition of new hazardous material incident response supplies and rescue equipment in order to improve the department’s performance, efficiency and safety. The OLS grant has a no-match requirement at the time of application. This notice of funding opportunity is on a reimbursement basis. Funding is available in the Special Fire Grants Fund. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-604
| 1 | 56. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew contract FY24-044 for the purchase of supplies and accessories for the X-Series Cardiac Monitors for the Laredo Fire Department in an annual amount of $75,000.00, for a contract value of $150,000.00 for the remaining of the two years to the following vendors:
Zoll Medical Corporation, Chelmsford
Bound Tree Medical, Dublin, OH
This is the second of three extension periods. Funding is available in the Fire Department General Fund Budget. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-642
| 1 | 57. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award annual supply/service contract RFB 2026-050 for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/service for the City's Caterpillar equipment with Holt Caterpillar, Laredo, Texas, in an annual amount up to $850,000.00 and $2,550,000.00 for the remainder of the contract term. 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. This contract can be renewed three additional one year extension periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-173
| 1 | 58. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to select and negotiate RFQ 2026-003 Wildlife Management Professionals services contract with sole bidder Brewster Environmental Quality Services LLC, Laredo, Tx. for developing and implementing wildlife population control plans. The primary objective is to reduce the population of wild hogs (Sus scrofa) and javelinas (Pecari tajacu) within the city limits and surrounding areas, which have increasingly become a threat to public safety, property, and the local ecosystem body. The funding source is to be determined. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
2026-R-84
| 1 | 59. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for the Obesity Prevention Grant Program for a total award amount of $60,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department, for the term period from September 01, 2026 through August 31, 2027. Funding is available in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Obesity Prevention Grant Program. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-612
| 1 | 60. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to select and negotiate RFQ 2026-040 Afterhours Physician/Medical Services contract with Laredo Examiners/Nuestra Salud, Laredo, Tx. for providing Afterhours Physician/Medical Services to City of Laredo employees, City Retirees, and covered dependents enrolled in the City’s Medical Health Plan. Funding is available through the Employee Wellness Department. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-620
| 1 | 61. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the City of Laredo to act as the sponsoring employer for an O-1A Nonimmigrant Visa Petition for our current Air Quality Specialist within the City of Laredo Public Health Department, Yonghong Luo, and to authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary documents required to submit the petition to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
2026-R-94
| 1 | 62. | 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 Women’s Health and Family Planning Association of Texas (WHFPT) d.b.a. Every Body Texas, for the WHFPT Title X QIA Part B Grant in the amount of $35,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department, for the term April 01, 2026 through March 31, 2027. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Title X QIA Part B Grant. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-551
| 1 | 63. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award contract number RFP-2026-023 to provide Temporary Staffing Agency Services to RMP Temps, Inc. Vendor will be awarded for set contract services to provide to the City of Laredo with a labor pool for those departments that might require temporary staffing throughout the fiscal year. All services will be secured on an as needed basis and the estimated contract annual amount should not exceed $560,000.00 and a contract value not to exceed $2,800,000.00. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two years, beginning effective date of contract and allows for three additional one year renewal periods. Funding is available in the respective departmental budgets. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-566
| 1 | 64. | Consent Agenda | Consideration of a motion authorizing the use of State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) and other approved cooperative purchasing contracts for purchases from the following vendors in estimated annual amounts, in accordance with their current contract numbers and any future contract
number changes resulting from contract renewals.
DELL - $1,200,000.00
Omnia Contract Region 14 ESC-TX 01-143 Expiration 11/30/2030
Verizon - $450,000.00
DIR-TELE-CTSA-015 Expiration 2/2/2030, DIR-CPO-4889 Expiration Date 4/11/28
AT&T - $600,000.00
DIR-CPO-TMP-552 Expiration Date 11/05/2029
SHI Govt Solutions - $2,000,000.00
Omnia Contract R220804 Expiration Date 07/01/2034, DIR-CPO-4875 Expiration Date 01/25/2028
CDW-G - $500,000.00
Omnia R210401 Expiration Date 5/31/2026, 2024056-01 Expiration Date 7/1/2034, R220801 Expiration Date 09/30/2027, R210401 - 05/31/2026
Insight - $750,000.00
DIR-CPO-4948 Expiration 10/25/2025, DIR-CPO-5030 Expiration 02/28/2027
T-Mobile - $200,000.00
Sourcewell contract - #031924-SPT Expiration 5/8/2028, Sourcewell contract - #020624-SPT Expiration 5/7/20 | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-624
| 1 | 65. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Texas Library Association for the Summer at the Library Grant, in the estimated total amount of $10,000.00 per six (6) month term, from May 2, 2026, through October 30, 2026, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Library Department; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents resulting from the award of this grant. Any funding as a result of this application will be appropriated in the Laredo Public Library Department - General Fund. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-491
| 1 | 66. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase of unmarked units from Sames Motor Company, Laredo, TX, in the amount of $195,000.00. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the TIPS-USA Pricing Program Contract No. 240901. Funding is available in the 2024 Certificate of Obligation Bond. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-494
| 1 | 67. | Consent Agenda | Ratification to authorize payment for software maintenance services stipulated on the contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc. of Plano, Texas, in the amount of $396,578.84 utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract #060624-TTI. The maintenance contract provides customer support and service for the Public Safety computer software system utilized by the Police, Fire, and Municipal Court departments. The term of the contract is for twelve months commencing on January 01, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2026. Funding is available in Police and Fire Department’s annual budget. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-461
| 1 | 68. | Consent Agenda | Ratification to authorize the purchase of seven (7) units of heavy equipment for the Solid Waste Department from French Ellison Truck Center, LLC, from Laredo, Tx. in the amount not to exceed $2,077,179.16. The heavy equipment units are composed of the following: two (2) 2027 Day Cab T880-Roll Offs Trucks, two (2) 2026-ALS-L770 Side Loaders, two (2) 2027 T8880 21 yd. Dump Trucks with Lift Axle and one (1) T480 Grapple Truck. The purchase of these equipment shall be made utilizing the Sourcewell pricing program contract #032824-KTC. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Fund. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-598
| 1 | 69. | Consent Agenda | Motion to approve tax roll adjustments for the month of February 2026. The amounts adjusted represent a decrease of $55,551.53 for prior year taxes and a decrease of $83,681.19 for current year taxes. The aggregate adjustment represents a decrease of $139,232.72. These adjustments are determine by value changes reported by the Webb County Appraisal District, which include rollbacks and reflected in General Fund. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-611
| 1 | 70. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase of one skid loader deployer with pvc and rubber hose assembly sections from A-Squared Water Treatment LLC., Edinburgh, TX, in the amount of $206,000.00. The purchase of this equipment and 12-inch hoses will support the department’s emergency bypass operations. The purchase of this equipment will be made utilizing the TIPS Cooperative Pricing Program Contract # 2501041. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund - 2024 Sewer Revenue Fund. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-613
| 1 | 71. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a three-year contract supply/service contract to the sole source vendor Environmental Improvements, Inc. (EI2), from Buda, Texas in an annual amount of $900,000.00 and $1,800,000.00 for the remainder of the contract term. This contract is for the preventative maintenance, calibration and equipment repairs at both the water and wastewater treatment plants. Environmental Improvement Inc. is the authorized local Manufactures' Representative for the sale, parts and maintenance of multiple treatment equipment brands used in our facilities. Any additional funding needed will be requested as needed for any upgrades or replacements caused by excessive wear and tear of equipment in the water and wastewater treatment plants. Funding available in the Waterworks and Sewer System Funds. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-615
| 1 | 72. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual service contract FY23-045 with Square E. Services LLC, Los Fresnos, Texas, in an amount of $875,000.00 to provide services in the maintenance of all the water treatment plants' SCADA monitoring and electrical controls under preventative maintenance and emergency response objectives. Pricing is based on a flat hourly rate for management, a technician, a system integrator, a journeyman electrician, and a professional engineer. 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 Waterworks Fund. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-616
| 1 | 73. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to ratify the authorization of the City Manager to enter into an agreement between the City of Laredo and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in the amount of $6,666,666.67 for the interconnection of the El Pico and Jefferson Water Treatment Plants. Federal funding will pay for the additional $20,000,000.00 needed for the project completion. This agreement allows the City to transfer water from Jefferson Water Treatment Plant to El Pico Water Treatment Plant and vice-versa during a critical emergency situation. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund- 2024 Water Revenue Bond. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-617
| 1 | 74. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award construction contract RFB2026-030 to the lowest bidder Pate Garver, LP, of Houston, TX, for the IH-35 Force Main Relocation project for the Utilities Department in the amount of $ 678,463.55. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund - 2022 Sewer Revenue Bond | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-310
| 1 | 75. | Staff Report | Discussion with possible action to accept and approve reports/reviews presented by Internal Audit. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-535
| 1 | 76. | Staff Report | Environmental & Solid Waste Department staff report with possible action related to residential services, public education efforts, and related issues, with commercial services in accordance with city ordinances. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-690
| 1 | 77. | Staff Report | Discussion and possible action on the Building and Planning Development Services Stabilization and Modernization Plan to improve consistency, timelines, and service delivery. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
2026-RT-09
| 1 | 78. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | Authorizing the City Manager to execute the renewal/extension of the Lamar Texas Limited Partnership, d/b/a Lamar Advertising contract FY22-042 of Laredo for bus shelter advertising, installation, and maintenance for an inventory of 103 locations for an additional and final one year extension option. Lamar agrees to pay the city on or before the first day or each quarter, the quarterly amount of $5000.00 of the minimum annual guaranteed of $20,000.00. In addition to the guaranteed annual payments, the city will participate with Lamar Advertising’s “excess” gross receipts 40.01% of the annual gross receipts collected by Lamar Advertising on the shelters. These payments will be made to the city within one month of the end of each quarter. This renewal will commence on April 2026 and end on April 2027. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
2026-RT-12
| 1 | 79. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | Consideration to authorize the City Manager to purchase two paratransit vans from vendor Model1 in the amount of $304,500.00 utilizing the Oklahoma State Contract # SW0797. This purchase will benefit the El Lift Department and will be funded by the Section 5310 grant TX-2025-107. FTA share $258,825.00 and Local Match of $45,675.00. 85/15 share. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
2026-RT-13
| 1 | 80. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $469,978.00 to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for FY2023 Section 5339 Buses and Bus Facilities Program for the purchase of support vehicles and to replace the LED digital monitors at the Transit Lobby to display route information. FTA share is $375,982.00 and Local Match is $93,996.00. Funding is available in the Transit System Capital Grant Fund.
No financial impact at the moment. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
2026-RT-14
| 1 | 81. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $504,035.00 to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for FY2024 Section 5339 Buses and Bus Facilities Program to replace support vehicles, replace shop equipment, replace parking garage equipment, replace ticket vending machine, and repair the unleaded tank at the maintenance shop. FTA share is $403,228.00 and Local Match is $100,807.00. Funding is available in the Transit System Capital Grant Fund. No financial impact at the moment. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-C-48
| 1 | 82. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action on Youth Aviation Pilot Program as part of a City Youth Mentorship Partnership initiative, and any matters related thereto. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-C-47
| 1 | 83. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action on creating a sustainable campaign to improve the presentation and visual experience of our city for residents and visitors, including but not limited to welcome signage, lighting enhancements, beautification efforts, and related initiatives, and any matters related. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-C-25
| 1 | 84. | Council Item | Status update regarding the voting system installed in council chambers and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-C-26
| 1 | 85. | Council Item | Discussion and possible action to have the City Secretary look into the possible implementation of online accessibility to serve on boards, committees, and commissions for easier participation, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-C-44
| 1 | 86. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action to support the second annual Buckin' Blues Company, Buckin' N Rockin event to be held May 16, 2026 honoring National Police Week 2026 and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-C-40
| 1 | 87. | Council Item | Presentation by Martin Castro, RGISC Watershed Science Director (and Member of the Riverfront Advisory Committee) of an environmental report commissioned by RGISC and funded by the Rio Grande Landowners Coalition (RGLC) regarding the flooding impacts of the CBP "Smart Wall" infrastructure proposed for the City of Laredo by Dr. Mark Tompkins, PE, PhD (FlowWest). | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-C-45
| 1 | 88. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action to have the Parks and Recreation Department develop a plan that allows citizens or nonprofit organizations to assist with unlocking and locking park restrooms during hours of operation. The plan may include appropriate signage, community involvement initiatives, and strategies to maintain cleanliness and prevent vandalism; and any matter incident thereto. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-C-37
| 1 | 89. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action regarding having the City consider possible truck parking lease options on unused City property as a way to reduce traffic congestion and create a potential new revenue stream for the City, in additional to looking into applying for the new DOT grants for truck parking, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-C-43
| 1 | 90. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action regarding an update on the status of the indoor recreation feasibility study funded in the FY26 CIP budget, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
25-C-204
| 1 | 91. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action to create a project management policy, with standardized reporting, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-C-32
| 1 | 92. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action regarding water pressure and recent water breaks on Mines Rd, to include a status report, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-C-38
| 1 | 93. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action to establish a CIP project for the development of a master plan for the Muller property, including eight acres designated for a police sector station with a training room, public walking trails, a food truck area with restrooms, and a regional public park space utilizing pending parkland fees from Green Ranch and future residential development, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-C-46
| 1 | 94. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action on the implementation of a structured City Council Committee system and a Pre-Council Review process for the purpose of conducting detailed evaluation, discussion, and recommendations on items prior to regular City Council meetings; establishing committee assignments, meeting procedures, timelines, and reporting requirements; and addressing any related matters incident thereto. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
26-C-49
| 1 | 95. | Council Item | Proudly recognizing the recipients of the 2026 Spirit of Laredo Scholarship, awarded through the partnership between the Laredo Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Killam Development, Ltd., honoring Alberto Vargas, Yvana Guzman, and Regina Verboonen for their outstanding scholarship submissions presenting innovative ideas to improve and positively shape public perception of the City of Laredo. The City congratulates these scholars for their achievement and thanks them for their dedication to our community’s future. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|