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24-1548
| 1 | 1. | Communications | 1. Recognition of Members of the City Charter Revision Commission. | | |
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APPT. - 63
| 1 | 1. | Appointment | Appointment by Council Member Melissa Cigarroa of Micheal Barron to the Planning and Zoning Commission. | | |
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APPT. - 64
| 1 | 2. | Appointment | Appointment by Council Member Melissa Cigarroa of Miguel Rangel to the Suicide Prevention Committee. | | |
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24-1511
| 1 | 1. | 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. | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-1403
| 1 | 2. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing to approve the installation of aluminum metal letters to be attached to an existing monument sign for advertising on Lots 11 and 12, Block 559, Eastern Division, located at 902 Market Street. This property is a local historic landmark.
Historic District Landmark Board failed to establish quorum on July 11, 2024, 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-005-2024
District III | close and introduce | Pass |
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2024-O-159
| 1 | 3. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas amending Chapter 28, Article I, Section 28-4 of the Code of Ordinances by replacing the existing section (entitled fee for temporary lease of a street for private use”) in its entirety with new Section 28-4 (entitled “permits required for temporary street closure”); to allow temporary street closures for certain purposes; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; providing for fees; providing for penalty and providing an effective date. | close and introduce | Pass |
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25-31
| 1 | 4. | Public Hearing | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas ordering and proclaiming a special election for the submission of Bond Amendments to be held within the City on May 3 2025; and providing for severability, designating polling places, publication, and an effective date. | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-1528
| 1 | 5. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Section 1 of Ordinance 2024-O-110 establishing that all commercial customers that arrive at the toll booth using the Automatic Vehicle Identification (A.V.I) System must maintain a minimum balance of $100.00 on their account at all times as further described in exhibit “A” and providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date. | close and introduce | Pass |
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2024-O-139
| 1 | 6. | Final Readings | Concerning a voluntary annexation application by the Texas Department of Transportation, altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 25.00 acres, more or less, located east of FM 1472 and north of Pinto Valle Drive. Providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning. Staff supports the annexation and initial zoning.
AN-001-2024
District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez | | |
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2024-O-141
| 1 | 7. | Final Readings | Concerning a voluntary annexation application by Ramona Cean on behalf of Terraval, LLC., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 10.40 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and south of Pinto Valle Drive. Providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning.
Staff supports the application and initial zoning.
AN-003-2024
District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez | | |
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2024-O-140
| 1 | 8. | Final Readings | Concerning a voluntary annexation application by Radcliffe Killam, II on behalf of Killam Ranch Properties, LTD., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 477.8249 acres, more or less, located north of Union Pacific Boulevard and west of International Boulevard. Providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and recommended denial of the proposed initial zoning of M-1 for the entire tract, but instead recommended a B-3 zoning designation for an area being a seven hundred fifty foot buffer along the eastern edge of the tract as it abuts the western edge of the United High School Main Campus, United High School 9th Grade Campus, and the proposed Killam-Charco Elementary School, and an R-1 zoning designation for an area being a seven hundred fifty foot buffer along the northern | approve final reading | Pass |
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2024-O-142
| 1 | 9. | Final Readings | Concerning a voluntary annexation application by Christopher M. Cabello on behalf of CAS Cabello Enterprises, LLC., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 9.983 acres, more or less, located north of State Highway 359 and east of Camino Nuevo Road. Providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning.
Staff supports the application and initial zoning.
AN-004-2024
District III - Cm. Melissa R. Cigarroa | | |
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2024-O-143
| 1 | 10. | 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 building material sales (cabinet and countertop shop manufacturing) with outside storage (accessory use) on Lots 2 and 3, Commerce Plaza Development, Unit 1, located at 1602 and 1702 Commerce Drive.
ZC-035-2024
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2024-O-145
| 1 | 11. | 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 outside storage on Lot 2, Block 1, DCAF Mines Road Plat, located at 16105 FM 1472.
ZC-052-2024
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2024-O-146
| 1 | 12. | 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 special use permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, Block 473, Western Division, located at 800 Garden Street.
ZC-053-2024
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2024-O-147
| 1 | 13. | 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 special use permit for storage and handling of hazardous materials on Lot 4, Block 6, International Commerce Center, Unit 1, located at 1022 Black Diamond Street.
ZC-054-2024
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2024-O-148
| 1 | 14. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 11 of the Code of Ordinances in order to adopt the 2020 edition of the National Electrical Code of the National Fire Protection Association; repealing all ordinances and/or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing for a savings clause; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date. | | |
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2024-O-149
| 1 | 15. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances in order to adopt the 2021 editions of the following International Code Council (“ICC”) codes: (1) International Building Code, (2) International Mechanical Code, (3) International Residential Code, (4) International Property Maintenance Code, (5) International Energy Conservation Code, and (6) International Existing Building Code; repealing all ordinances and/or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing for a savings clause; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date. | | |
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2024-O-150
| 1 | 16. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances in order to adopt the 2021 edition of International Code Council International Fire Code, including all appendices; providing for local amendments to the adopted code; repealing all ordinances and/or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing for a savings clause; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date. | | |
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2024-O-151
| 1 | 17. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 25 of the Code of Ordinances in order to adopt the 2021 editions of the following International Code Council (“ICC”) codes: (1) International Plumbing Code, (2) International Fuel Gas Code, and (3) International Private Sewage Disposal Code; repealing all ordinances and/or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing for a savings clause; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date. | | |
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2024-O-152
| 1 | 18. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 7, same-amendments, section 108.3 Building Permit Valuations, of the Code of Ordinances by deleting the table of valuation; adding the valuations published in the most current International Code Council (ICC) adopted for commercial construction only; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for a savings clause; providing for a severability clause; and declaring an effective date. | | |
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2024-O-153
| 1 | 19. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Ground Lease between TowerCo Special, LLC, Delaware limited liability company (“Licensor”), and the City of Laredo (“Licensee”), for space on the tower located at 1313 West Calton Road for the installation and operation of the 800 MHz Public Safety System antennas and related ground equipment. Term of the Amendment is one initial term of five years commencing January 23, 2026 and ending January 22, 2031, with five additional five year renewal options. The annual fee will remain at the then current rate with a CPI annual escalator. Funding is available in the Information Technology Fund. | | |
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2024-O-154
| 1 | 20. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate revenues and expenditures in the Public Health Fund in the amount of $300,000.00 for the Health Resources & Services Administration 340B drug pricing reimbursement program, with no match, for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, and amend the City of Laredo Public Health Department FY2023-2024 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by creating one Compliance Manager, 210 position, one Program Coordinator, 207 position, one Medical Office Assistant II, 205 position, and one Health Educator II, 204 position. Funding is available in the STD - 340B - Public Health Department Fund. | | |
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2024-O-155
| 1 | 21. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY24 Auto Theft Task Force Fund budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $2,741,001.00 as awarded by the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) for the FY24 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant for the period of March 18, 2024 through March 17, 2024. MVCPA waived the local match for FY 2024. (Upon approval of grant acceptance, Resolution 2024-R-212). | | |
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2024-O-156
| 1 | 22. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY2024 Police General Fund budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $12,590.00 to appropriate the revenues generated from the FY24 Police Week 5K Run and donated to the Explorer Program Post 468. | | |
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2024-O-157
| 1 | 23. | Final Readings | An Ordinance amending Chapter 31 Article V ("Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plans") Section 31-217 titled "Landscape Requirements" of the Laredo Code of Ordinances, by adding language to promote water conservation including adding language to protect a property owner's right to use drought resistant landscaping including natural or artificial turf in lieu of grass and prohibiting property owner's associations from enacting or enforcing provisions that would interfere with aforementioned right of the property owner and that instead declares any such provision by a property owner's association void. | | |
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2024-R-223
| 1 | 24. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas repealing Resolution No. 2024-R-191; and adopting an amended resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept Grant No. 3335707, a grant in the amount of $52,579.00 from the Office of the Governor’s Homeland Security Grant Program for the purposes of funding the Airport’s FY23 Operation Stonegarden Grant. Funding from this grant will be used for overtime and fringe benefit expenses used for Stonegarden operations conducted by airport law enforcement; providing that this resolution shall be cumulative; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. | | |
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2024-R-252
| 1 | 25. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Fund for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) Housing for Texas Heroes Grant (H4TXH). The Community Development Department through the Municipal Housing Division received an award in the amount of $300,000.00 to provide home modifications for the veteran community within the City of Laredo area. The term of the grant shall be one year from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. There is no match requirement and funding is available in the Municipal Housing Fund. | | |
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2024-R-237
| 1 | 26. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $3,000,000.00 to The Meadows Foundation to support the FY 25 operations of the Detoxification Department, ROOTS Recovery Center; and execute all relevant documents as determined by The Meadows Foundation. No grant match is required for this funding opportunity. Grant will be accounted for in the Detoxification Center Fund. | | |
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2024-R-239
| 1 | 27. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas approving a Chapter 380 Agreement between the City of Laredo and Clear Choice Hospital LLC., pursuant to an economic development incentive under Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code and authorizing the City Manager to execute all relevant documents, and any other matters incident thereto; providing for severability; providing for an effective date; and providing for publication. The 8 year agreement obligates Clear Choice LLC to invest an aggregate estimated amount of $125,500,000.00 for the construction of a Hospital and create at least 100 new full-time permanent jobs. Rebates will be based on performance. | no action taken | |
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2024-R-240
| 1 | 28. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas approving a Chapter 380 Agreement between the City of Laredo and PLM Steel, LLC./AKA Prolamsa., pursuant to an economic development incentive under Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code and authorizing the City Manager to execute all relevant documents, and any other matters incident thereto; providing for severability; providing for an effective date; and providing for publication. The 5 year agreement obligates Project PLM to invest an aggregate estimated amount of $100,000,000.00 and create at least 60 new permanent jobs. Rebates will be based on performance. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-256
| 1 | 29. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the filing of an application for financial assistance from the State Infrastructure Bank in the amount of eight million five hundred thousand dollars and zero cents ($8,500,000.00) for West Laredo Multimodal Trade Corridor - Phase II (Flecha/Las Cruces Realignment Project) and West Laredo Multimodal Trade Corridor - Phase III (Calton Grade Separation Project). | approve | Pass |
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24-1458
| 1 | 30. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a construction contract to the sole, responsible, responsive bidder Zertuche Construction Texas, LLC., Laredo, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $1,467,410.00 for the FY24-ENG-40 Lafayette Tiny Homes Project (9 units and a community center) for the total base bid including a $100,000.00 contingency allowance, and deducting Alternate No. 4, Alternate No. 5, and line item 8.2 of Alternate No. 7 respectively. Funding is available in the 2021, 2022, and 2023 Home-ARP Funds under Home Investment Partnership Fund.
1. Zertuche Construction Texas, LLC., Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid Amount $1,519,210.00
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24-1470
| 1 | 31. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of FY23-ENG-28 CDBG District 1 Pita Mangana Sidewalk Project as complete, including all warranty certificates, release of retainage, and final payment in the amount of $19,437.50 to Midas Contractors, LLC., Laredo, Texas, and approval of change order No. 1 for an increase of $11,867.50. The final construction contract amount is $87,567.50 with a construction contract time of 60 calendar days. Funding is available in the Community Development Fund - 2019 CDBG Grant Year and 2022 CDBG Grant Year. | | |
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24-1490
| 1 | 32. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder ALC Construction, LLC., Laredo, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $101,800.00 for the FY24-ENG-09 Maria Elida Benavides Restroom and Sidewalk ADA Restoration District 2 Project for the total base bid, additive alternate #1, and including a $5,000.00 contingency allowance. Funding is available in the Community Development Fund- 2021 and 2022 CDBG Grant Years and 2022 Certificate of Obligations Fund- District 2 Priority Funds.
1. ALC Construction, LLC., Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid Amount $101,800
2. Zertuche Construction, Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid Amount $190,992.82
3. SIMA Construction, LLC., Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid Amount $123,575.00
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24-1492
| 1 | 33. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to reject both bids received for FY24-ENG-35 Clark Beautification Phase 2 - District IV for landscaping and concrete median improvements along Clark Boulevard (Meadow Avenue - Arkansas Avenue). The bids received exceeded the estimated budget amount. There is no financial impact at this time.
1. Zertuche Construction Texas, LLC., Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid Amount $953,960.53
2. ALC Construction, Co., Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid Amount $349,080.01
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24-1493
| 1 | 34. | Consent Agenda | Ratification of Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment for FY21-ENG-015 Construction Manager-at-Risk (cost of the work plus a fee with a guaranteed maximum price) for the City of Laredo Sports Complex Venue to Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $10,289,756.00 for the completion of full development of 10 synthetic turf infields and outfields. The construction contract amount including Change Order No.1 is $45,000,000.00. Funding is available in the Sports & Community Venue Fund and 2021 Sports Venue Bond. | approve | Pass |
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24-1420
| 1 | 35. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award contract FY24-080 to Clark Hardware, Laredo, Texas as the Primary Vendor and Mark’s Plumbing Parts, Forth Worth, Texas as the Secondary Vendor, in an annual amount not to exceed $400,000.00 for primary vendor and $50,000.00 for secondary vendor. This is a two year contract for the purchase of assorted plumbing items such as: water fountains, heaters, couplings, fittings, etc. All items will be purchased on an as needed basis throughout the year for various City departments. This contract may be extended for an additional two year period upon mutual consent of both parties. Funding is available in the respective department’s budgets. | approve | Pass |
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24-1380
| 1 | 36. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award annual parts/service contract FY24-083 to the following bidders:
1). Andy’s Auto Air & Supplies, Laredo, Texas in an annual amount up to $70,000.00 (Primary Vendor);
2). Toro Automotive LLC., Laredo, Texas in an annual amount up to $70,000.00 (Secondary Vendor);
3). Rotex Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in an annual amount up to $70,000.00 (Secondary Vendor);
for air conditioning system repairs for the automobiles and light duty trucks for the Fleet Division. The term of the contract shall be for period of one year with an opportunity to renew for three additional one year periods and is subject to future appropriations. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. | | |
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24-1386
| 1 | 37. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew supply contract FY22-029 for the purchase of Ford Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) automotive parts for the City’s fleet vehicles with:
1. Sames Motor Company, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $250,000.00 (Primary Vendor);
2. Gillie Hyde Ford, Glasgow, Kentucky in an amount up to $100,000.00 (Secondary Vendor).
All parts will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. | | |
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24-1389
| 1 | 38. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual service contract FY21-076 with Cabello Recovery & Auction Services, Laredo, Texas for the auction of cars, light duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, and surplus property for the Fleet Department. This contract establishes auctioneer services for the sale of city surplus vehicles and equipment.
Cabello's auctioneer (commission) fee will be the following percentage of the gross sales:
5.60% if the City opts to hold the auction on city property;
13.67% if the City opts to hold auction offsite at the vendor's location.
The City will have the option to hold its auction(s) onsite city property or offsite. The intent of this contract is to conduct turnkey public auctions, in accordance to Laws of the State of Texas (TX Department of License and Regulation), for disposal of surplus items 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 for this last extension period. The City will not | table | Pass |
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2024-R-238
| 1 | 39. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract with the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) in the amount of $6,149,571.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program for the term period from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. Funds will be accounted in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - WIC Program Grant. | | |
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2024-R-249
| 1 | 40. | 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 Department of State Health Services for the Family Support/ Community Resources Grant in the amount of $125,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from September 01, 2024 through August 31, 2025. Funds will be accounted in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund- Family Support/Community Resources Grant. | | |
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24-1401
| 1 | 41. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve and enter into a continuation lease agreement in the amount of $1,700.00 per month for a total of $102,000.00 between the City of Laredo and Juan Medina to allow the City of Laredo Public Health Department to continue to operate on the property situated at 101 1st Street Zapata, TX 78076 for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition, supplemental and health promotion programs for term of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2029, contingent of funding availability. Funding is available in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program Grant. | | |
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24-1283
| 1 | 42. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing a first request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073 (b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Brian A. Siegfried of 200 working days. Both the Human Resources Department and the Police Department recommend an extension. Funding is available in the General Fund-Police Department Fund. | no action taken | |
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2024-R-243
| 1 | 43. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept additional funds in the amount of $1,598,165.00 from the Commission on State Emergency Communications to fund the NG9-1-1 program in the amount of $98,165.00 and equipment budget in the amount of $1,500,000.00 on FY 2024 for the South Texas Region, including Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb, and Zapata Counties, to make a total amount on the biennium $7,195,515.00 for the period beginning September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2025. Funding will be available in the Regional 9-1-1 Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-1349
| 1 | 44. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the City Manager to purchase network switches to replace at several city locations in the amount of $196,742.00 from Computer Solutions, San Antonio, Texas, through the State of Texas DIR contract DIR-TSO-4167. Funding is available in the 2015 Certificate of Obligation Bond. | | |
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24-1398
| 1 | 45. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of six vehicles from Silsbee Fleet Group; three 2025 Chevrolet Equinox; two 2023 Ford F-150 Extended Cabs, and one 2024 Ford F-550 Bucket Truck for the total amount of $335,398.09. This purchase will be made utilizing TIPS USA 210907 Automobiles contract. Funding is available in the 2009, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019 Certificate of Obligation Bonds. | | |
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24-1404
| 1 | 46. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a contract between SecuLore Solutions, a cybersecurity company focused on public safety, and the City of Laredo to provide cybersecurity technology and monitoring services to safeguard the 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), as well as the 9-1-1 Database Network in the four county region of Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb and Zapata. SecuLore will provide Paladin Overwatch cybersecurity monitoring services for the South Texas Region in the total amount of $312,502.90 for a two-year period. The managed services will be purchased from SecuLore Solutions through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) Contract No. EC07-23. Funding is available in the 911 Regional Fund. | | |
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24-1431
| 1 | 47. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a contract between Intrado Life & Safety Solutions Corp. and the City of Laredo to purchase Text to 9-1-1 Services, Text to 9-1-1 Provisioning Services, Software Subscription Support and Software Protection and Remote Technical Services Support, and Power ECATS Power Metrics Call Analytics through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) Cooperative Purchasing Contract EC07-23 in the total amount of $174,235.00. These services, software and technical support will be provided for each of eight Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) located throughout the South Texas Region for a one-year period. Funding is available in the 911 Regional Fund. | | |
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2024-R-242
| 1 | 48. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept a supplemental grant in the amount of $12,497.50 from the Office of The Governor, Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the 2021 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) to purchase a communication radio consolette. No local match is required. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund. | | |
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2024-R-247
| 1 | 49. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $233,730.00 to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), for the funding of FY 2024 Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Policy and Implementation Program for the period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027 (36 months). The federal share is in the amount of $90,000.00 and the City will be responsible for a required to match of $143,730.00. Funding will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. | | |
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24-1394
| 1 | 50. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew contract FY23-060 to Enterprises Rent-A-Car for providing rental of vehicles for the Laredo Police Department in an estimated yearly cost of $189,000.00. This contract secures fifteen vehicles for the LPD Auto Theft Unit. The term of this contract between the City of Laredo and Enterprise Rent-A Car, was for a period of one year with option to renewal three additional one year periods upon mutual agreement of parties. This is the first of three extension periods. This contract will commence on September 1, 2024. Funding is available in the Auto Theft Task Force Fund and General Fund-Police Department. | | |
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24-1399
| 1 | 51. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew contract FY22-083 with Holguin Cleaners, Laredo, Texas for providing laundry and dry cleaning services to the Laredo Police Department in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00. There is a proposed price increase of 7% due to higher labor costs during this extension period. This is a laundry and dry cleaning services contract for police uniforms and non-uniforms; in accordance to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. The term of this contract is for a period of one year subject to future appropriations; contract may be extended for two additional one year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. This is the second of three extension periods. Contract will commence on September 2024. Funding is available in the General Fund-Police Department. | | |
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24-1409
| 1 | 52. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase contract with the sole source provider, Flock Safety, Atlanta, Georgia in the amount of $1,128,747.85 for the purchase of license plate readers and fixed camera systems. Funding is available in the Auto Theft Task Force Fund. | | |
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24-1419
| 1 | 53. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase contract with GT Distributors, Inc., Pflugerville, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $183,000.00 to purchase tactical equipment for the Police Department SWAT members. This purchase shall be made utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 698-23. Funding is available in the Police Trust Fund. | | |
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24-1433
| 1 | 54. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew contract FY22-075 with Vulcan Materials Company; San Antonio, TX and Anderson Columbia; Weslaco, TX for the purchase of asphalt cold laid type B & D plus & HMCL type D for Public Works and various City departments for an annual amount not to exceed $1,250,000.00. There is no price change in this last extension. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution. This is the second of three one year periods. Funding is available in the General Fund - Public Works Construction Budget and Capital Improvements Fund and in the respective department’s budgets.
Vulcan Materials
Asphalt Cold Laid Material Type D Plus $99.40/per ton - annual amount $250,000.00
LRA Type B Blackbase Type 1 Grd. AA Plus $97.40/per ton-annual amount $250,000.00 job site delivery
Anderson Columbia
Hot-Mix Cold-Laid Asphalt (HMCL) Type D $85.00/per ton -annual amount $750,000.00
picked up by City Trucks
Total: $1,250.000.00 | | |
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24-1456
| 1 | 55. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew contract FY22-085 to Anderson Columbia, Weslaco, TX for a total annual amount not to exceed $750,000.00 for the purchase of asphalt cold HMCL type B for Public Works and various City departments. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution. This is the second of three one-year extension periods. No price change in this last extension. Funding is available in the General Fund - Public Works Construction Budget and Capital Improvements Funds and in the respective department’s budgets.
Anderson Columbia
Hot-Mix Cold-Laid Asphalt (HMCL) Type B $86.70/per ton
Picked up by City trucks
Annual amount $750,000.00 | | |
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24-1406
| 1 | 56. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to ratify and to allow a 25% increase in the amount of $95,675.00 to Double D Trucking, Laredo, TX, Contract FY24-059 to supply dirt and hauling service to continue the project and to prevent delays for the Laredo Landfill Phase 4 & 5 cell construction. The term of this contract shall be for a period of the Landfill Project until its completion. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Fund 2022 Certificate of Obligation Bond.
Supplier Dirt Per/Ton
Double D Trucking $4.74 | | |
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24-1478
| 1 | 57. | Consent Agenda | Submission of the 2024 Certified Appraisal Roll from the Webb County Appraisal District for the development of the City's tax roll; acceptance of the Tax Rate Calculation Worksheets for the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate and Voter-Approval Tax Rate for Tax Year 2024; recommend to propose a tax rate of $0.507623 per $100 value; setting a date for a Special City Council Meeting for the Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the proposed tax rate. The meeting must be held on September 9, 10, 11, or 12 of 2024. | approve | Pass |
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24-1480
| 1 | 58. | Consent Agenda | Motion to approve a property tax refund in the amount of $1,027.96 due to an overpayment as required by Section 31.11(a) of the Texas Property Tax Code. The refund will be issued to Mariana Chamberlain from parcel number 988-40005-170. | approve | Pass |
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24-1385
| 1 | 59. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize City Manager to enter into a contract for the purchase of a dual-facing dash camera and license for vehicle gateways through Samsara, Inc. from Sourcewell, contract No. 020221-SAM in the amount of $139,736.00. The payment includes two months prorated $19,834.00 plus shipping and handling in the amount of $898.00 and a twelve months service charge of $119,004.00. The contract will be a five year term. The devices are essential to maintain and improve safety, efficiency and sustainability of the operations to the City of Laredo. Funding is available in the Waterworks and Sewer System Funds. | | |
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24-1397
| 1 | 60. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual service contract FY21-082 with Eurofins Xenco LLC, Stafford, Texas in an amount up to $350,000.00 to provide laboratory analytical services for water and wastewater samples in accordance to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved standard methods. Sample testing is done on a daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This contract can be renewed one additional one year extension period, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Waterworks and Sewer System Funds. | | |
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24-1477
| 1 | 61. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Castle Engineering & Testing, LLC in the amount of $102,550.00 for the construction material testing for the tunnel from Zacate Creek WWTP to Chacon Creek Project. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund- 2022 Sewer Revenue Bond. | | |
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24-1368
| 1 | 62. | 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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24-1494
| 1 | 63. | Staff Report | Presentation with possible action to adopt the update to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #1 Project and Reinvestment Zone Finance Plan. | approve | Pass |
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24-1551
| 1 | 64. | Staff Report | Discussion with possible action on establishing an ad hoc committee to review potential bond referendums. | | |
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24-C-136
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action to upgrade the Marine Workout Station at North Central Park and to work with local Marine Veterans for assistance with its redesign, and any other matters incident thereto. Money would become available in District 6 Park Improvement Fees and/or District 6 Priority Funds. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-155
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible action to direct the City Manager and upper management to work with Utilities staff to install either side walks or xeriscaping with a crushed granite walkway along the south side of Shiloh Drive on the City owned property adjacent to the North Laredo Wastewater Plant, in an effort to increase connectivity in a manner that also protects the public from the wastewater plant, and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-156
| 1 | | Council Item | 3. Discussion with possible action to direct the City Manager to authorize staff to install a speed hump on N. Oakmont Loop under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy, and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District VI Priority Funds will be used for this project at a cost of $3,000. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-145
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Status update on the Fasken Treehouse Project with possible action; and any other matters incident thereto. | table | Pass |
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24-C-160
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action on an assessment of storm water drainage concerns throughout district 8 and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-163
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible action requesting a status update on the redevelopment coordinator position and any other matters incident thereto. | no action taken | |
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24-C-143
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action to identify all the drainage areas throughout the City of Laredo to determine who is responsible to maintain them and provide a routine schedule and any other matters incident thereto.
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24-C-151
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action to review any ordinance dealing with the non-compliance of the lot maintenance in reference to warnings, citations, and forced cleaning of said property; and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-161
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible action to amend the land development code section referencing the total number of children in a child care home, that governs drop-off lane requirements; and any matters incident there too. | approve | Pass |
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24-1262
| 1 | | Consent Agenda | 1. Discussion with possible action on a brief summary of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Fentanyl Family Summit; and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | |
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24-C-149
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action regarding increased 18-wheeler activity on Bartlett, Malinche, Clark, Arkansas, Springfield, and other identified areas affecting residential property owners; and any other matters incident thereto. | no action taken | |
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24-C-158
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible action to inventory faded and worn out traffic signs throughout the city, concentrating on main thoroughfares, and establishing a plan of action for replacement; and any other matters incident thereto. | no action taken | |
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24-C-159
| 1 | | Council Item | 3. Discussion with possible action on an update regarding the electrical box public arts project; and any other matters incident thereto. | table | Pass |
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