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| 1 | 1. | Recognition | Recognition of City of Laredo employees celebrating “Milestone” Years of Service during the Month of February. | | |
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24-0642
| 1 | 1. | Communications | Presentation by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño regarding the Legislative trip to Washington, D.C. | no action taken | |
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24-0629
| 1 | 2. | Communications | Invitation to the City of Laredo by Laredo Main Street to the Jamboozie in downtown Laredo on March 23, 2024. | no action taken | |
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APPT. - 20
| 1 | 1. | Appointment | Appointment by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño of Mayor Pro Tempore Ruben Gutierrez, Jr., Council Member Dr. David Tyler King and Jose A. Valdez, Jr. to the Laredo Economic Development Corporation. | approve | Pass |
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APPT. - 22
| 1 | 2. | Appointment | Appointment by Council Member Ricardo " Richie" Rangel, Jr. of Natalie Lewis to the Animal Care Services Advisory Committee. | approve | Pass |
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APPT. - 23
| 1 | 3. | Appointment | Appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres of Cesar Garay to the Economic Development Advisory Committee. | approve | Pass |
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24-0777
| 1 | 4. | Consent Agenda | Appointment by Council Member Dr. David Tyler King of Ruben Bazan, III to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. | approve | Pass |
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24-0566
| 1 | 1. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Royal Oaks Subdivision, Phase I, located at 110 Willow Oak Street, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed zone change and staff does not support the application.
ZC-011-2024
District III | table | Pass |
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24-0504
| 1 | 2. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 0.3007 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located north of Cielito Lindo Boulevard and west of Cuatro Vientos Road, from R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application.
ZC-024-2024
District I | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-0505
| 1 | 3. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Lomas del Sur Subdivision, Unit 1, located at 2301 and 2319 Lomas del Sur Boulevard, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed zone change and staff does not support the application.
ZC-025-2024
District II | table | Pass |
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24-0516
| 1 | 4. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 0.07 acre tract, 1.32 acre tract, and 2.00 acre tract, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located south of FM 1472 Road and east of Minerales Annex Road, from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application.
ZC-028-2024
District VII | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-0508
| 1 | 5. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation application by Shashi Vaswani, on behalf of Bastrop RM Investments LLC., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 151.19 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and West of FM 3338. Providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning. Staff supports the application and initial zoning.
AN-001-2023
District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-0515
| 1 | 6. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation application by Steve LaMantia on behalf of Needmore Dolores, LLC., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 303.02 acres, more or less, located north of State Highway 255 and east of FM 1472. 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) and B-3 (Community Business District).
The applicant originally requested an initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) and B-4 (Highway Commercial District), but amended the application in favor of an M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) and B-3 (Community Business District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and recommended approval of the initial zoning of the area proposed as M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) and denial of the initial zoning of the area proposed as B-4 (Highway Comm | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-0509
| 1 | 7. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation application by Juan Gabriel Gonzalez on behalf of PARGON Group, LLC., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 0.598 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of Copper Mine 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-010-2023
District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-0510
| 1 | 8. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation application by Steve LaMantia on behalf of Needmore Ranch II, LTD., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 8.15 acres, more or less, located north of State Highway 255 and West of FM 1472. 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-011-2023
District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-0511
| 1 | 9. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation application by Radcliffe Killam II on behalf of Charco Land Sales, LLC., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 289.72 acres, more or less, located north of east Del Mar Boulevard and east of Bob Bullock Loop. Providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning. Staff supports the application and initial zoning.
AN-012-2023
District VI - Cm. Dr. David Tyler King | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-0512
| 1 | 10. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning the voluntary annexation application by Jesse J. Martinez on behalf of J&H Rentals, altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 13.15 acres, more or less, located south of State Highway 359 and east of Las Missiones 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 an initial zoning of B-4 (Highway Commercial District) and B-3 (Community Business District).
The applicant originally requested an initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) but amended the application in favor of a B-4 (Highway Commercial District) and B-3 (Community Business District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning of the areas proposed as B-4 (Highway Commercial District) and B-3 (Community Business District). Staff supports the application and amended initial zoning.
AN-013-2023
District III - Cm. Me | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-0513
| 1 | 11. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation application by George M. Beckelhymer on behalf of Pinnacle Mines Investments, LLC., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 58.3348 acres, more or less, located west of FM 1472 and north of Vidal Cantu 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-014-2023
District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-0514
| 1 | 12. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance concerning a voluntary annexation application by Jeff Swain on behalf of USATSM Inc., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 50.72 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 application and initial zoning.
AN-015-2023
District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-0525
| 1 | 13. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Bethany House of Laredo only for the ungated parking lot located on 501 San Agustin Ave., also known as Lincoln Parking Lot. Lot 5 Block 42, Western Division in the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas. The new lease terms will be of twenty (20) years with an annual rate set and agreed by both parties at two-thousand five-hundred dollars ($2,500.00) per year. Revenue will be deposited in the Parking Meters Fund. | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-0271
| 1 | 14. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant and appropriate the funds from Seven Flags Regional Advisory Council, Laredo, TX, and amend the FY23-24 General Fund budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $312,000.00. | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-0551
| 1 | 15. | Introductory Ordinance | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 6, Article VII, Section 120 of the Code of Ordinances by adding sub-section (d) to allow for individuals who owe fees to Laredo Animal Care Services to be able to perform community service hours as a method of payment towards the fees owed. Community Service hours must be performed at the Laredo Animal Care Services Facility; every hour will have a value of $12.50. | introduce | |
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24-0565
| 1 | 16. | Introductory Ordinance | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 28, Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places, Article IX. - Public Right-of-Way Management, Division 1. - General Provisions, Section 28-167. - Field Utility Coordination, thereby requiring that all construction projects having a major impact on the public right-of-way shall follow the utility coordination process in accordance with the utility planning and coordination guide before securing a building permit for construction. | introduce | |
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24-0575
| 1 | 17. | Introductory Ordinance | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinance Chapter 28, Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places, Article IX. - Public Right-of-Way Management, Division 1. - General Provisions, Section 28-165. - Definitions, by deleting Definitions Major Projects and Minor Projects and adding Property Frontage Impact Projects, Adjacent Property Frontage Impact projects, and Curb/Street/Paved Area Impact projects, and providing for publication and effective date. | introduce | |
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24-0586
| 1 | 18. | Introductory Ordinance | Authorizing the City Manager to execute legal documents conveying to AEP Texas Inc., a 10 foot wide utility and fiber easement and Right-of-Way within a portion of Blocks X, Y, Z, 08-A & 08-B Western Division. The City of Laredo is the current owner of the parcels, more particularly described by exhibit “A” attached hereto, and made part of; providing for an effective date. Conveyance of easements will be accounted for in the City of Laredo’s Fixed Assets System. | introduce | |
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2023-O-122
| 1 | 19. | Final Readings | Amending Ordinance No. 93-244 of the City of Laredo, Texas, Chapter 2, Article V, Boards, Commissions, Councils, Etc., of the Code of Ordinances; Division 3; the Economic Advisory Council; renaming to Economic Development Advisory Committee; amending Sections 2-191 through 2-194; redefining membership criteria, adapting the number of appointed members from 12 to 9; allowing for the creation of a chairperson and committees, providing for duties and powers; and adding Sections 2-195 through 2-197; providing for meeting requirements, providing for its advisory capacity, and addressing compensation and conflicts of interest; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date. | wave final reading and adopt | Pass |
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2024-O-023
| 1 | 920. | Final Readings | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by amending Ordinance 2023-O-160, which authorized a Special Use Permit for a mini-storage/warehouse on an approximately 2.66 acre tract of land out of Lot 3A, Block 3, Cielito Lindo Commercial Plat, as further described in metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located at 313 Cielito Lindo Boulevard in order to reconfigure the site plan.
ZC-014-2024
District I | wave final reading and adopt | Pass |
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2024-O-024
| 1 | 21. | Final Readings | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 1.64 acres on Lot 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 1559, Eastern Division, located at 2601 Guadalupe Street, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
ZC-020-2024
District III | wave final reading and adopt | Pass |
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2024-O-025
| 1 | 22. | Final Readings | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for an auto body repair and auto paint shop on approximately 1.64 acres on Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 1559, Eastern Division, located at 2601 Guadalupe Street.
ZC-021-2024
District III | wave final reading and adopt | Pass |
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2024-O-026
| 1 | 23. | Final Readings | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 17.819 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located west of Aquero Boulevard and west of Bernadette Lane, from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District).
ZC-022-2024
District VII | wave final reading and adopt | Pass |
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2024-O-027
| 1 | 24. | Final Readings | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for a bar on Lot 2, Block 1, Loop 20 Highway 359 Commercial Plaza, located at 4416 Jaime Zapata Memorial Highway.
ZC-023-2024
District III | wave final reading and adopt | Pass |
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2024-O-028
| 1 | 25. | Final Readings | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for building material sales with outside storage on Lots 7, 8, & 9, Block 1281, Eastern Division, located at 2220 and 2208 Market Street.
ZC-015-2024
District III | wave final reading and adopt | Pass |
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2024-O-029
| 1 | 26. | Final Readings | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 2.00 acres as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located north of Chacota Street and east of South Ejido Avenue, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to AG (Agricultural District).
ZC-017-2024
District I | wave final reading and adopt | Pass |
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2024-O-030
| 1 | 27. | Final Readings | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 18, Block 12, Lomas del Sur Subdivision, Unit V, located at 3604 South Ejido Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
ZC-018-2024
District II | wave final reading and adopt | Pass |
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2024-O-032
| 1 | 28. | Final Readings | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lot 18, Block 12, Lomas del Sur Subdivision, Unit V, located at 3604 South Ejido Avenue (4,984 square feet).
ZC-019-2024
District II | wave final reading and adopt | Pass |
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2024-O-033
| 1 | 29. | Final Readings | Authorizing the City Manager to grant a License Agreement between The City of Laredo, Texas, a municipal corporation and Bestel USA, Inc., a Nevada Corporation, dated February 4, 2024 for the use of one (1) innerduct in the Juarez Lincoln Bridge and 566 linear feet of right-of-way.
1. Term of the agreement shall be for five (5) years commencing at 12:00 am, February 4, 2024 and terminating at 12:00 pm February 3, 2029.
2. Annual duct fee shall be $43,558.00 and will increase by five percent (5%) every year the license is in place. In addition to the duct fee, Licensee shall pay a thirteen dollar and 05/100 ($13.05) linear foot right-of-way fee of $7,386.30, and will increase by five percent (5%) every year. Total fees of $50,944.30 will be deposited into the General Fund-Telecommunications. | wave final reading and adopt | Pass |
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2024-O-034
| 1 | 30. | Final Readings | Authorizing the City Manager to amend the budget for the FY 2024 Financial Task Force and the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) HIDTA Task Force by reducing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $65,000.00 in the 2023 grant award due to a de-obligation from the agency. Grant is funded by the Executive Office of the President, Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) at no cost to the City. Grant reduction is in the Financial Task Force Fund. | wave final reading and adopt | Pass |
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2024-O-035
| 1 | 31. | Final Readings | Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement renewal with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., as a sole source as per a Customs and Border Protection approved security contract, for approximately 120 square feet of office space and an exclusive office entry lane for approximately 1,020 square feet at Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge (Bridge II). Lease term will be for one (1) year commencing April 1, 2024 and ending on March 31, 2025. The monthly rent will be $5,400.00. The lease agreement may be terminated by either party with a thirty (30) day notice. Lease payments will be deposited in the Bridge System fund. | wave final reading and adopt | Pass |
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2024-O-036
| 1 | 32. | Final Readings | An ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending chapter 23, article I, section 3, of the Code of Ordinances by adding sub-section (b) to allow for the waiver of the $30.00 swimming lesson fees listed in section 23-3(A)(2) of the Code of Ordinances for family members and/or primary care givers of disabled individuals. | wave final reading and adopt | |
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24-0460
| 1 | 33. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve a contract with RS&H Inc., San Antonio, TX, in an amount not to exceed $365,262.00 the development of a Safety Management System (SMS) Program that is compatible with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulation 14 CFR Part 139, and any other matters incident thereto. Funding is available in the Airport Operations Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0571
| 1 | 34. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve a contract with RS&H, Inc., San Antonio, TX in an amount not to exceed $34,347.50 for planning services to update the Laredo International Airport’s, Airport Certification Manual (ACM) and Airport Emergency Plan (AEP), as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulation Part 139, and any other matters incident thereto. Funding is available in the Airport Operations Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0587
| 1 | 35. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to ratify the purchase one (1) 2023 Ford F-150 and to approve the purchase of two (2) 2024 Ford Police Interceptor SUV’s for a total amount of $112,895.58 from Silsbee Ford, Inc., Silsbee, TX for a total amount of $143,585.58 through TIPS USA Contract No. 210907. Funding is available in the Laredo International Airport Operations Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0484
| 1 | 36. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew contract FY22-019 ADS Comunicación/Ariel Agustin Rodriguez, Nuevo León, Mexico for Communication and Marketing Services for Port Laredo - Laredo Bridge System in an annual amount not to exceed $33,880.00. The original term of this contract was for a period of one (1) year with the option to renew two (2) additional one (1) year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. This is the last extension period. Funding is available in the Laredo Bridge System Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0576
| 1 | 37. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Toll Collection System Maintenance Service Contract between the City of Laredo and TransCore, L.P. (sole source vendor), for the hardware and software maintenance of the Laredo Bridge System Electronic Toll Collection equipment. This maintenance service contract is for a term of one (1) year, subject to future budget appropriations, effective April 1, 2024 in the amount of $978,547.00. Funding is available in the Laredo Bridge System Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0552
| 1 | 38. | Consent Agenda | Presentation with possible action of Industrial Parking Ordinance 2021-O-122 and 1990-O-088, also in the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24-78.2 General Requirements for Commercial Off-Street Parking & Loading Requirements ordinances regulating commercial and industrial businesses with unpaved parking lots and any matters incident thereto. | table | Pass |
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2024-R-109
| 1 | 39. | Resolution | Resolution of the City of Laredo suspending the April, 4 2024 effective date of AEP Texas Inc.’s requested rate change to permit the City time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates; approving cooperation with the cities served by AEP Texas and authorizing intervention in AEP Texas Inc.’s requested rate change proceedings before the commission; hiring Lloyd Gosselink attorneys and consulting services to negotiate with the company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals; requiring reimbursement of cities’ rate case expenses; finding that the meeting at which this resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this resolution to the company and legal counsel. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-095
| 1 | 40. | Resolution | A Resolution adopting the City of Laredo Strategic Planning Framework that will support the overall direction of the City of Laredo. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-107
| 1 | 41. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to purchase the “Surface Only” of three (3) parcels from North Laredo Industrial Park Ltd., being Tract (1) a 0.5528 of one-acre (24,078 square feet) parcel of land, located in the Tomas Sanchez Porcion Number 11, Abstract 279, Webb County, Texas, in the amount of $72,234.00, plus $30,000.00 in development credits. Tract (2) being a 1.368-acre (59,600 square feet) parcel of land, comprised of three parts, located in the Tomas Sanchez Porcion Number 10, Abstract Number 280, Blas Maria Diaz Porcion Number 9, Abstract Number 4, Webb County, Texas, in the amount of $151,980.00, plus $30,000.00 in development credits. Tract (3) being a 0.3935 of an-acre (17,139 square feet) parcel of land, located in the Tomas Sanchez Porcion Number 11, Abstract Number 279, Webb County, Texas, in the amount of $217,562.00. The City of Laredo will be responsible for 50% of closing costs at an estimated amount of $3,000.00 for all three parcels. Parcels being more particularly described and depicted in the attached exhibit “A”. Funding is ava | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-110
| 1 | 42. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to accept the charitable donation of a 213.42-acre (9,296,660 sq. ft.) tract from the Reuthinger Living Trust and The Reuthinger Residue Trust, at the estimated value amount of $15,547,677.00. Property located in the Tomas Sanchez Porcion Number 11, Abstract Number 279, Tomas Sanchez Porcion Number 10, Abstract Number 280, Blas Maria Diaz Porcion Number 9, Abstract Number 41, being out of and part of the residue of all of Porcion 11 (called 5,313.60-acre tract), also known as Tract Three, the residue of a called 4,106.8-acre tract, also known as Tract Five, and the residue of a called 3,180-acre tract, also known as Tract Four (Reuthinger Tract), conveyed to the Reuthinger Living Trust and the Reuthinger Residue Trust, Webb County, Texas, being more particularly described and depicted in the attached exhibit “A”. The City has agreed to pay $217,586.00 in damages, and an estimated amount of $60,000.00 in closing cost fees. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund. Providing for an effective date. | approve | Pass |
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24-0523
| 1 | 43. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing City Manager to execute multiple contracts with Bethany House of Laredo, Inc. for FY 2023-2024 in the amounts of $440,000.00 and $500,000.00. This public service project is part of the approved activities in our 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan and is part of the approved 5-year agreement with Bethany House of Laredo and the City to ensure the success and sustainability of the proposed shelter expansion project. These funds are available from the 49th AY Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and General Funds-Aid to Other Agencies. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-100
| 1 | 44. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas supporting the advocacy and use of any available and applicable local and or state business incentive programs by the City of Laredo, Texas for the purpose of attracting investments in specialty healthcare and medical service industries to Laredo, Texas; and providing an effective date. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-163
| 1 | 45. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to update and execute a Chapter 380 economic development performance agreement set forth in City council resolution 2022-R-050 pursuant thereto with UNIMEX. UNIMEX is requesting a revision to Year 1 and incentive cap to the approved Chapter 380 Economic Development Grant Agreement set forth in City Council Resolution 2022-R-050 to reflect the addition of 170,000 SF, $14,000,000.00 capital investment and 55 new jobs. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-094
| 1 | 46. | Resolution | A resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, to accept a donation in the amount of $77,003.00 from Martinez Paving Company, Inc., for materials associated with the resurfacing of Crepusculo Dr. (3,100 LF) related with improvements for Harmony Hills Subdivision, Phase 2 at the Rodriguez Ranch, and any other matters incident thereto and in accordance with the donation policy. Donation will be accounted for in Capital Improvement Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0524
| 1 | 47. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of Fasken Community Center Pool & Amenities Project, including site work and water features as complete, approval of change order #3, a total decrease of $65,277.43 to balance quantities, release of retainage, and approval of final payment of $44,240.35 to Celso Gonzalez Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas. The final construction amount including this change order is $512,231.17. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund and 2019 Certificate of Obligation Bond. | table | Pass |
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24-0583
| 1 | 48. | Consent Agenda | Ratification of the agreement with Studio Cortes, LLC. in the amount not to exceed $54,016.00 for the completion of Fasken Tree House in accordance with established terms and conditions. The completion date for this project is May 31, 2024, and no extension of time will be granted. In the event that the project is not completed on time, Studio Cortes will be responsible to pay liquidated damages in the amount of $200.00 for each consecutive calendar day after this deadline. Funding is available in the District VII priority fund and Capital Improvement Fund. | table | Pass |
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24-0527
| 1 | 49. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of FY21-ENG-07 City of Laredo Cemetery Irrigation Design-Build project as complete, approval of change order #1 a total decrease in contract amount of $29,333.98 release of retainage, and approval of final payment in the amount of $18,166.02 to Olympia Landscape Development, Inc. Laredo, Texas. The final construction contract amount is $445,666.02. Funding is available in the Waterworks Construction Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0531
| 1 | 50. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a professional services contract to Redline Architecture, LLC., Laredo, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $104,162.00 to provide basic services, including schematic design, design development, construction documents, bid phase/contractor selection, and construction administration for the Economic Development and 311 Office Relocation, to be located at El Portal. Contract time is for the duration of the project. Funding is available in the 2023 Certificate of Obligation Bond. | approve | Pass |
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24-0537
| 1 | 51. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to approve Change Order No. 4 for the Eastern Chacon Creek Interceptor & Drainage Improvements for AZAR Services, LLC. This change order is required to complete the project deducting and adding work and materials originally specified for the project. This change order in the amount of $30,595.74 will increase the contract amount to $4,129,625.19 and add 330 working days to the original contract for a total of 842 working days. Funding is available in the 2016 Environmental Certificate of Obligation Bond. | approve | Pass |
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24-0422
| 1 | 52. | 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. | approve | Pass |
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24-0533
| 1 | 53. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual supply and service contract FY22-033 with Night Owl Safety, LLC., Laredo, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $62,500.00. This contract is for the inspection, repair, and replacement of fire extinguishers for various City of Laredo departments. This contract establishes an hourly service rate and cost for the repair and replacement of fire extinguishers. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This contract may be extended for one, additional one-year period, upon mutual agreement of the parties. All repair services will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the respective department accounts. | approve | Pass |
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24-0272
| 1 | 54. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve Memorandum of Understanding with Bethany House of Laredo, Laredo, TX, and the Laredo Fire Department to establish a partnership to provide care to our homeless population. This agreement shall remain valid for the duration of the available funding for the Bethany House. There is no financial impact. | approve | Pass |
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24-0572
| 1 | 55. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve a service contract with Bethany House of Laredo, Laredo, TX, in the amount of $462,050.00 to provide medical care to the homeless population. Funding is available through the American Rescue Plan Act Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0349
| 1 | 56. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve an agreement with Dr. Amando Garza F. III, MD, Laredo, TX, to provide clinical education for the Laredo Fire Department Paramedic School, which is accredited with CoAEMSP. The term of the contract is for five years. No financial impact. | approve | Pass |
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24-0492
| 1 | 57. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award supply contract FY24-044 for the purchase of supplies and accessories for the X-Series Cardiac Monitors in an annual amount of $60,000.00 with the following vendors :
1.) Zoll Medical Corporation, Chelmsford, MA in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000.00;
2.) Bound Tree Medical, Dublin, OH, in annual amount not to exceed $10,000.00.
These purchases will be done on an as needed basis. Term of this contract is for a period of one (1) year and may be extended for three (3) additional one (1) year periods. Funding is available in the Fire Department - General Fund Budget. | approve | Pass |
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24-0538
| 1 | 58. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve an agreement with Seven Flags Regional Advisory Council, Laredo, TX to establish a partnership with the City of Laredo Fire Department to facilitate the allocation of state funding from Seven Flags RAC for EMS academies. The term of this agreement shall be for five (5) years. | approve | Pass |
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24-0342
| 1 | 59. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual parts/labor contract FY21-038 (Outside Trailer Repair Contract) with Laredo Mechanical Industry, Laredo, in amount of $50,000.00 for small and medium size trailers. All trailer repairs will be done at the vendor's shop and will be secured on an as needed basis. Tims South Texas (secondary vendor) has decided not to renew their portion of this contract citing an increase in labor costs. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. | approve | Pass |
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24-0416
| 1 | 60. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to ratify the issuance of Purchase Order 388348 to B-C Equipment Sales Inc., Corpus Christi, TX, in the amount of $43,277.55, and to allow future purchases for an additional amount not to exceed $70,000.00. The purchase order was issued out due to the repair of an excavator for the Fleet Department that is being utilized in the Water Plant; B-C Equipment Sales Inc., is the sole source provider for equipment on excavators. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0519
| 1 | 61. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew parts/service contract FY21-050 with Bone's Custom Cycles, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $50,000.00 for the purchase of motorcycle Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/services for the City’s Police motorcycles. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This the last extension period for this contract. All parts and services will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0526
| 1 | 62. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual parts/service contract FY23-039 for repairs to the City's lawn maintenance equipment, to the following vendors:
1) Mechanical Shop of Laredo, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $220,000.00;
2) Bone's Custom Cycles, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $220,000.00;
The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This contract can be renewed (2) two additional one-year extension periods upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0536
| 1 | 63. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award annual parts/labor service contract FY24-048 for off/road heavy and mid-size construction support equipment to:
1. Laredo Mechanical Industry, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $250,000.00 (Primary Vendor);
2. Bone’s Custom Cycles, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $225,000.00 (Secondary Vendor);
3. Nueces Power Equipment, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $200,000.00 (Secondary Vendor).
All repairs will be done at the vendor's shop or at repair location and will be secured on an as-needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This contract can be renewed three (3) additional one (1) year extension periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-096
| 1 | 64. | Resolution | Ratifying the submission of a grant application to the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Title V Maternal and Child Health Fee-for-Service Program Grant in the estimated amount of $108,834.00, with no match for The City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from September 01, 2024 through August 31, 2025; with up to four (4) one-year renewals through August 31, 2029, for a total grant award of up to $544,170.00, and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents resulting from the award of this grant. Any funding as a result of this application will be appropriated in the Title V Maternal and Child Health Fee-for-Service Program Grant- Public Health Department Fund. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-097
| 1 | 65. | Resolution | Ratifying the submission of a grant application to the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Systems Development Group Family Support and Community Resources Grant in the estimated amount of $300,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for term period from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025, with up to four (4) one-year renewals through August 31, 2029, for a total grant award of up to $1,500,000.00, and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents related to this grant. Any funding as a result of this application will be appropriated in the CYSHCN Grant- Public Health Department Fund. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-101
| 1 | 66. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract from the Texas Health and Human Services, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program in the additional amount of $188,500.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for a total amount of $6,138,123.00 for the term period from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024. Funding is available in the WIC Program Grant- Public Health Department Fund. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-102
| 1 | 67. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program in the estimated amount of $6,666,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period starting on date of award and a term period of project performance not to exceed three years, for a total grant award of up to $19,998,000.00, and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents resulting from the award of this grant. Any funding as a result of this application will be appropriated in the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant -Public Health Department Fund. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-103
| 1 | 68. | Resolution | Ratifying the submission of a grant application to the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Community Mental Health Grant (CMHG) Program in the estimated amount of $1,000,000.00 with an in-kind match of $1,000,000.00 for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term of September 01, 2024 through August 31, 2026, for a total grant award of up to $2,000,000.00, and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents resulting from the award of this grant. Any funding as a result of this application will be appropriated in the Community Mental Health Grant - Public Health Department Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0542
| 1 | 69. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for the approval of the purchase of network cabling supplies and installation services from Insight Public Sector through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Purchasing Contract DIR-TSO-4343 in the amount of $345,562.82 to upgrade the Public Health Department network systems and backup power supply equipment. Funding is available in the American Rescue Plan Act Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0547
| 1 | 70. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for the approval of a continuation contract FY21-020 for the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software license application and maintenance for the City of Laredo Public Health Department to award as follows:
Labware, Inc. for the LIMS software and license application and maintenance for an amount of approximately $16,636.00 annually, for the term period of (2) two-years from June 01, 2023 through May 31, 2025 for a total not to exceed $33,272.00.
Simplica Corporation for the cloud services and hosting fees for an amount of approximately $87,600.00 annually, for the term period of (2) two-years from June 01, 2023 through May 31, 2025 for a total not to exceed $175,200.00.
Funding is available in the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Unit (IDCU) Grant- Public Health Department Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0553
| 1 | 71. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of the agreement between the City of Laredo Public Health Department and Fernando Sanchez, MD for professional services as City of Laredo Public Health Medical Director and City of Laredo Health Authority Designee under section 121.021-121.025 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, for a (2) two-year term period starting March 18, 2024 in the amount of $20,405.00 per month for an amount of $244,860.00 annually, and not to exceed a total of $489,720.00 for the term of the agreement. Funding is available in the Public Health Department Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0506
| 1 | 72. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to renew voice over IP (VoIP) managed service agreement with Computer Solutions for a period of one year. Pricing offered is $74,160.00 for the year, in accordance with contract DIR-CPO-5034 from the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR). Funding is available in the Information Services and Telecommunications and Bridge departments' budgets, respectively. | approve | Pass |
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24-0478
| 1 | 73. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award parts/service contract FY24-043 to the sole bidder, Chkn Peak Bikes & Fitness, Laredo, Texas in an annual amount of up to $80,000.00 for providing preventative maintenance, labor parts, and repairs to Recreation Centers fitness equipment. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract may be extended for three, additional one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in General Fund-Parks & Recreation Department. | approve | Pass |
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24-0491
| 1 | 74. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Birdair, Inc. in the amount of $424,600.00 for the replacement of a PVC Mesh Roof and new support cables for the Inner City Swimming Pool. Funding is available in the 2023 Certificate of Obligation Bond. | | |
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24-0518
| 1 | 75. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to reject the sole proposal received from D & A Sports, Laredo, Texas through Cit-E-Bid for FY24-045 for awarding an annual contract for the sale of concession foods, non-alcoholic beverages, and coordinator services for the Benavides Softball Complex. This proposal was evaluated and it was decided that a coordinator would be hired in-house and would run the leagues for the Parks and Recreation Department. | approve | Pass |
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24-0535
| 1 | 76. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award annual supply/service contract FY24-049 to the sole bidder RPM Parts & Small Engines, Laredo, TX, in an amount up to $139,500.00 for the purchase and repair of handheld landscaping equipment for the Parks & Recreation and other various departments. This contract establishes pricing and a discount percentage on handheld landscaping equipment and repair services most commonly utilized by City Departments. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This contract may be extended three (3) additional one (1) year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. All parts and services will be secured on an as needed basis and funding will be secured from the user department budgets. | approve | Pass |
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24-0557
| 1 | 77. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to ratify a service contract with Tri-Tex, Granbury, Texas for a total amount of $112,500.00 and approve the delivery and installation of 150,000 TifEagle Sprigs at the Max Mandel Golf Course utilizing the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Program. Funding is available in the 2019 Certificate of Obligations Bond. | approve | Pass |
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24-0593
| 1 | 78. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Lease Agreement and Service Contract between the City of Laredo and Laredo Center for Urban Agriculture and Sustainability, a local government corporation, in the amount of $45,000.00 per year for a term of three years, for purposes of providing consulting services for the City of Laredo to create and promote an urban food system for the City of Laredo, to include offering educational programs, developing community-supported agriculture, cultivating water, soil and air sustainability opportunities, providing a city-wide food security plan and aiding in the creation of policies and incentives for the local food industry. Funding is available in General Fund. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-105
| 1 | 79. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $2,200,000.00 to the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for the SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant for the period of September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024. The purpose of this grant program is to provide additional funding for the Laredo Auto Theft Task Force/Laredo Police Department for the detection and prevention of catalytic converter theft. This grant will pay for the salary of a full-time Assistant District Attorney, technology, training, and overtime. The 20% cash match will be waived for this fiscal year (FY24). If awarded, funding will be appropriated in the Auto Theft Task Force Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0490
| 1 | 80. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to ratify a supply contract with BuyBoard Cooperative vendor, G.T. Distributors, Pflugerville, TX, for a cumulative amount of $51,000.00 and to further authorize future related expenditures for an additional annual amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for the purchase of public safety gear, equipment, and supplies for the Police Department. This annual contract shall utilize the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program's contract #698-23. The term of the contract shall be for a period of one (1) year with the option to renew for one additional year. Funding is available in the Police Department Funds. | approve | Pass |
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24-0555
| 1 | 81. | Consent Agenda | Motion to rescind purchase for Lake Country Chevrolet, Jasper, Texas for the purchase of two (2) fully equipped patrol units in the amount of $137,271.16 and ratify the purchase of two (2) marked police units from Rockdale Country Ford, Rockdale, Texas in the amount of $99,820.00. Lake Country Chevrolet will be unable to fulfill the purchase within the grant performance period due to the production delay of the 2024 Chevrolet Tahoes. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the BuyBoard Pricing Program Contract No. 724-23. Funding is available in the 2022 Operation Stonegarden Grant-Special Police Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0590
| 1 | 82. | Consent Agenda | Motion to rescind purchase for Lake Country Chevrolet, Jasper, Texas for the purchase of ten (10) marked patrol units in the amount of $504,397.50 and ratify the purchase of ten (10) police units from Caldwell Country Chevrolet, Caldwell, Texas in the amount of $540,250.00. Lake Country Chevrolet will be unable to fulfill the purchase possibly until late 2024 due to production delay of the Chevrolet Tahoes. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the BuyBoard Pricing Program Contract No. 724-23. Funding is available in the 2023 Certification of Obligation Bond. | approve | Pass |
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24-0561
| 1 | 83. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to pay invoices for software maintenance services stipulated on the contract to Tyler Technologies, Inc. of Plano, Texas, in the amount of $142,601.39. The maintenance contract provides customer support and service for the Public Safety computer software system utilized by the Police, Fire, and Municipal Court departments. Funding is available in the Police Trust Fund and General Fund - Fire Budget. | approve | Pass |
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24-0562
| 1 | 84. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona in the amount of $500,826.00 for the purchase of 100 less-lethal deployment devices (tasers) to replace the current outdated devices. The purchase of these devices will be done utilizing the Sourcewell Contract #101223-AXN. Funding is available in various Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation Issues, General Fund-Police Department, and Police Trust Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0563
| 1 | 85. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase of SWAT communication mics for the Police Department in the amount of $54,068.00 from GT Distributors, Inc. through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No. 698-23. Funding for this purchase has been awarded by the Office of the Governor, FY2024 Operation Lone Star Grant. | approve | Pass |
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24-0487
| 1 | 86. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve the cooperative purchase contracts of vehicles and heavy equipment with:
1) Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, Tx. for the purchase of:
Four (4) 2023 Ford F-150 Ext. Cab in the total amount of $190,437.68;
Four (4) 2024 Ford F-250 Ext. Cab in the total amount of $246,880.68;
Three (3) 2024 Ford F-250 Crew Cab in the total amount of $186,020.01;
Four (4) 2024 Ford F-350 Crew Cab in the total amount of $251,946.68;
One (1) 2024 Ford F-350 Crew Cab in the total amount of $63,746.67;
through TIPS Cooperative Contract 210907.
2) Tymco, Waco, Tx. for the purchase of:
Two (2) Tymco Model 600 Regenerative Air Sweepers in the total amount of $722,460.00 through the HGACBuy Contract SW04-20.
Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund-Public Works. | approve | Pass |
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24-0556
| 1 | 87. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual supply contract number FY21-078 with the following vendors:
1.) Emperor Services LLC, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $500,000.00 for the purchase of:
a. Gravel delivered to Public Works and Utilities Job Site - $33.00/Cubic Yard;
b. Gravel picked up by City Trucks - $14.00/Cubic Yard;
c. 3/8" Pea Gravel picked up by City Trucks - $20.00/ton;
d. 3/8" Pea Gravel delivered to Public Works and Utilities Job Site- $33.00/ton;
e. Flexible Base-Caliche delivered to Public Works and Utilities Job Site- $18.15/ Cubic Yard;
f. Flexible Base-Caliche picked up by City Trucks - $8.49/Cubic Yard;
2.) La Flecha Materials, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $70,000.00 for the purchase of:
a. Red Top Soil Job Site Delivery - $39.00/Cubic Yard w/$60.00 delivery charge;
b. Fill Dirt Job Site Delivery - $26.00/Cubic Yard w/$60.00 delivery charge.
This contract is for the purchase of materials required for all city paving and construction projects. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be e | approve | Pass |
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24-0494
| 1 | 88. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew contract FY23-014 with Nueces Power Equipment, Laredo, Texas, for the rental of heavy equipment used at the city landfill in an annual amount not to exceed $100,000.00. Equipment will be rented on as needed basis for daily maintenance of waste management at the landfill. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This contract can be renewed two (2) additional one (1) year extension periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0574
| 1 | 89. | Consent Agenda | Motion to approve tax roll adjustments for the month of February 2024. The amounts adjusted represent a decrease of $5,419.47 for prior year taxes and a decrease of $15,989.63 for current year taxes. The aggregate adjustment represents a decrease of $21,409.10. These adjustments are determined by value changes reported by the Webb County Appraisal District. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-087
| 1 | 90. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept setting a temporary construction speed zone limit at IH35 WFR to 45 MPH approximately 135 feet prior to Beltway Parkway (mile point 1.828), to approximately 310 feet after Beltway Parkway (Mile Point 1.744/0.087 Miles). | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-090
| 1 | 91. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, continuing the Vision Zero Program and supporting the development of the Vision Zero Webb County-City of Laredo Safety Action Plan. | approve | Pass |
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24-0482
| 1 | 92. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a supply contract with BuyBoard vendor, Techline Inc., Austin, Texas, in the amount of $167,014.00 for the purchase of traffic signal poles, ITS 50’ poles, traffic signal cables, and to further authorize future related expenditures for an additional amount not to exceed $140,000.00 for the purchase of materials for capital improvement projects and repairs to traffic signals for the Traffic Safety Department. This annual contract shall utilize the BuyBoard Contract 711-23. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. Funding for this contract is available in the 2021A Certificate of Obligation Bond. | approve | Pass |
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24-0483
| 1 | 93. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a supply contract with BuyBoard vendor, Iteris, Santa Ana, California., in the amount of $198,840.00 for the purchase of traffic signal detection cameras and to further authorize future related expenditures for an additional amount not to exceed $110,000.00 for the purchase of traffic control detection cameras for the Traffic Safety Department. This annual contract shall utilize the BuyBoard Contract 695-23. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. Funding for this contract is available in the 2021A Certificate of Obligation Bond & Traffic Department General Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0486
| 1 | 94. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to approve final payment and release retainage for LED Electrical & Lighting Contractor in the amount of $10,259. The Utilities Department Main Office - Electrical Generator project is complete. The final contract amount is $82,700.00. Funding is available in the Waterworks Construction and Sewer Construction Funds. | approve | Pass |
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24-0488
| 1 | 95. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a contract for the 36-inch Water Transmission Main from Jefferson WTP to Lyon Street Booster Pump Station, East of Zacate Creek with Southern Trenchless Solutions, LLC of Weslaco, Texas in the amount of $9,731,995.00 for Base Bid and Alternate “A” for 5,140 feet of 36-inch water line PVC Pipe and related appurtenances. Term of the contract is 180 Working Days. Funding is available in the 2022 Water Revenue Bond. | approve | Pass |
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24-0489
| 1 | 96. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a contract for the 36-inch Water Transmission Main from Jefferson WTP to Lyon Street Booster Pump Station to East of Zacate Creek, with Southern Trenchless Solutions, LLC of Weslaco, Texas in the amount of $23,480,540.00 for the Base Bid and Alternate #2 for 8,270 feet of 36-inch PVC water line and related appurtenances. Term of the contract is 220 working days. Funding is available in the 2022 Water Revenue Bond. | approve | Pass |
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24-0521
| 1 | 97. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual service contracts FY22-067 with the following vendors for water treatment and wastewater treatment, booster stations, and lift station pump repairs. This contract establishes hourly rates and a percentage discount on parts utilized during emergency pump repairs. There was no price increase during the last extension period. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis. This contract may be extended for two, additional one-year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Waterworks and Sewer System Funds.
1) Sections V, X, XI, XII: Gutierrez Machine Shop, Laredo, Texas for an amount of $375,000.00 (Primary Vendor);
2) Sections III, IV, VI, VII: A-Squared Water Treatment, Laredo, Texas for an amount of $500,000.00 (Primary Vendor);
3) Sections I, II, VIII, IX: RAMSA Electric Mechanic, Laredo, Texas for an amount of $375,000.00 (Primary Vendor). | table | Pass |
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24-0528
| 1 | 98. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award an annual supply and service contract FY24-046 to the low bidder, Martin's Heating & Cooling, Laredo, TX in an amount up to $60,000.00 to provide HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) repair services for the Wastewater Treatment Plants. This contract establishes an hourly service rate and cost percentage for parts. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for three, additional one (1) year periods. Funding for the additional extensions are subject to future budget appropriations. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis and funding will be secured from the Sewer System Fund - Waste Water Treatment Division. | approve | Pass |
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24-0584
| 1 | 99. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing City Manager to approve final project acceptance, approve change order # 1, a decrease in the amount of $ 199,040.00, and release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $129,007.41 to Southern Trenchless Solutions, LLC for the 16-inch Waterline Project. The final contract amount is $3,120,434.09. The total working days are 560 Working Days. Funding is available in the 2020 Revenue Bond. | approve | Pass |
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24-0356
| 1 | 102. | Staff Report | Staff Report by Traffic Department regarding the proposed road closure at Riverbank Drive at Flecha Lane to restrict industrial traffic from utilizing the street section. | table | Pass |
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24-0554
| 1 | 103. | Staff Report | Status report with possible action by the Public Health, Police, and Fire Departments on opioid response updates, including but not limited to public health efforts, campaigns, partnerships, proposed projects, and any other incident thereto. | table | Pass |
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24-0568
| 1 | 104. | Staff Report | Presentation by the Fine Arts & Culture Commission on their recommendation for the next City of Laredo Poet Laureate, Raquel Valle Senties. This is a two-year appointment. Funding for the $1,500 honorarium is available in General Fund-Library Department. | no action taken | |
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24-0569
| 1 | 105. | Staff Report | Presentation by the Fine Arts & Culture Commission of a proposed Utilities Box Art Program. | no action taken | |
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24-0578
| 1 | 106. | Staff Report | Staff presentation by the Human Resources Department on Anti-Obesity Medication Program. | no action taken | Pass |
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24-0579
| 1 | 107. | Staff Report | Staff presentation by the Human Resources Department on the Retiree Incentive Program. | table | |
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24-0599
| 1 | 108. | Staff Report | Staff Report with possible action on the follow up of an agenda item dated February 20, 2024, providing additional information on Concord Hills as requested by City Council.. | withdraw | Fail |
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24-0615
| 1 | 109. | Closed Session | Discussion with possible action regarding the performance review of the City Manager and to set future goals, priorities, and performance measures for the City Manager; and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-0617
| 1 | 110. | Closed Session | Request for Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.071 related to litigation against the City of Laredo with discussion and possible action concerning the status of Cause number 2024CVK000200-D4, Gubagreen Industrial LLC v. City of Laredo, City Council Member Vanessa Perez, and Vanessa Perez as a Private Citizen. | approve | Pass |
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2024-RT-08
| 1 | 111. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | Authorizing the City Manager to purchase two (2) Light Duty Buses for Fixed-Route Division in the amount of $377,978.80 utilizing the Statewide Contract #0979C of the State of Oklahoma pricing with Creative Bus Sales. Funding is available through the Federal Transit Administration Section 5339 Grant #TX-2022-038-00. | approve | Pass |
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2024-RT-09
| 1 | 112. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | Authorizing the Laredo Mass Transit Board to approve the fifth version of the Texas Department of Transportation sponsored Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) and establishing Safety Performance Targets for the Laredo Transit Management Inc. - El Metro. | table | Pass |
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2024-RT-10
| 1 | 113. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | Authorizing the Laredo Mass Transit Board to approve and adopt the 2024 Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan for Laredo Transit Management Inc. - El Metro. | table | Pass |
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2024-RT-11
| 1 | 114. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | Consideration to award contract FY24-038 for automobile parts, transit parts, and supplies for Laredo Transit Management, Inc.(LTMI) to the seven (7) vendors listed below in the amount not to exceed $900,000.00 for the next (2) two years. Each vendor will obtain a separate purchase order on the anticipated annual usage amount, based on last year’s usage. This contract is following “Best Practices” for purchasing inventory and non-inventory parts that will be purchased on an as-needed basis. The vendors are authorized distributors and either provide Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or approved equal as submitted. In addition, the vendors have offered the most advantageous pricing based on the criteria stipulated in the bid documents. If one of the awarded vendors is not able to provide a required part, LTMI will secure the part with another vendor avoiding any delays in repairs. The contract does not commit the City of Laredo Transit Management, Inc. (LTMI) to purchase the estimated quantities indicated in the Invitation for Bid (IFB). The term of this contract is for (2) y | approve | Pass |
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24-C-061
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action on the feasibility and/or creation of a training facility and/or firing range for appropriate City of Laredo departments, specifically the Laredo Police Department, and any other matters incident thereto. | no action taken | |
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24-C-062
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible action and recognition of Jesus Martinez for being accepted to prestigious Interlochen Center for the Arts, and any matters related thereto. | no action taken | |
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24-C-058
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action on getting a status report of the starting and completion dates for the outer loop by TxDOT and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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24-C-060
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible actin on status of Police Department facilities, to include relocation of police headquarters and expansion of sector buildings, in order to provide efficiency of police deployment services to developing areas of the City thru establishment of a workshop: and any others matters incident thereto. | | |
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24-C-052
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible action on implementing a District Overlay for Clark Boulevard; and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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24-C-053
| 1 | | Council Item | 3. Discussion with possible action to purchase honor guard uniforms for Laredo Police and Fire; and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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24-C-054
| 1 | | Council Item | 3. Recognizing Laredoan Roel Martinez for being named “Male Vocal Performance of the Year” at the 4th Annual Premios Tejano Mundial on February 8, 2024. | no action taken | |
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24-C-057
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action to direct City Manager to start the search for property land and/or building for possible City of Laredo convention center; and any matter incident thereto. | | |
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24-C-059
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Status update with possible action on contract between both Tecos and City of Laredo and Tecos and SMG Global; and any matter incident thereto. | no action taken | |
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24-0633
| 1 | | Consent Agenda | 3. Status update with possible action on TAMIU tennis courts project; and any matter incident thereto. | no action taken | |
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24-C-051
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action to authorize the City Manager to amend the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for the Springfield Extension Project with the Webb County-City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority (WC-CL RMA), to accept a contribution of an additional $1 million from the WC-CL RMA and to revise the scope of work in order for the WC-CL RMA to design and provide construct oversight on the Springfield Extension Project such that it will connect to Loop-20, and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-055
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action regarding the ongoing parking constraints at Divine Mercy Park, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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24-C-014
| 1 | | Council Item | 3. Discussion with possible action on the status of Los Martinez Park Project, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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24-C-016
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action on the need to seek funding opportunities at the state and federal level to enhance existing and future infrastructure in the industrial parks and trade corridors. Management will formulate a long term strategy and comprehensive plan detailing funding strategies, recommendations to current policies/ordinances, and any other changes needed to ensure our infrastructure remains adequate as we proactively plan for increased demands of trade in our city, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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