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25-568
| 1 | 1. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lot 1, Block 1, Alexander Commercial Subdivision, Phase XIV, located at 1119 Fenwick Drive, Suite 201 (1552 square feet)
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed special use permit and staff does not support the application.
ZC-023-2025
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25-569
| 1 | 2. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lot 1, Block 1, Alexander Commercial Subdivision, Phase XIV, located at 1119 Fenwick Drive, Suite 104 (2743 square feet).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed special use permit and staff does not support the application.
ZC-024-2025
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25-570
| 1 | 3. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 98.89 acres, as further described by meets and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located east of Cuatro Vientos Road and Cielito Lindo Boulevard, from AG to R-1A.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change. Staff does not support an R-1A zoning designation for the entire tract, but instead a B-3 zoning designation for an area being a two hundred (250) foot buffer along the western edge of the tract and supports an R-1A zoning designation for the remainder of the tract.
ZC-029-2025
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25-641
| 1 | 4. | 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, Pena Plat and approximately 0.40 acre tract, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located at 8207 and 8209 San Lorenzo Drive, from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff did not support the application.
ZC-028-2025
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25-654
| 1 | 5. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 2.6 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located north of Wright Ranch Boulevard and east of Cuatro Vientos Road, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application.
ZC-026-2025
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25-656
| 1 | 6. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a conditional use permit for a mobile home dealer/sales only on approximately 5.1 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located north of Facultad Boulevard and west of US Highway 83.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed conditional use permit and staff supports the application.
ZC-025-2025
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2025-O-86
| 1 | 7. | Final Readings | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY 2024-2025 of the Convention & Visitors Bureau Department Fund budget by increasing revenues and expenditures by an additional amount of $70,000.00 in order to appropriate $5,000.00 in seed money provided by the National Development Association - Region VI (NCDA-VI) and an estimate $65,000.00 in revenue from conference attendees and sponsors. These funds will be utilized to cover any expenses incurred associated with the conference and pre-conference trainings. | | |
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2025-O-71
| 1 | 8. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY2025 Capital Improvement Fund to accept and appropriate revenues in the amount of $8,500,000.00 for the State Infrastructure Bank Loan Agreement for the West Laredo Multimodal Trade Corridor - Phase II and Phase III. Funding will be allocated in the Capital Improvement Fund. Providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date. | | |
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25-604
| 1 | 9. | Public Hearing | Public hearing and discussion on the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 6.00 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit “A”, and known as Annexation Tract 1 (Saldana Tract) located northeast of FM 1472 and Pinto Valle Drive, and north of Lampazos Loop.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning. Staff supports the annexation and initial zoning.
AN-001-2025
District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez | | |
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2025-O-85
| 1 | 10. | Final Readings | Authorizing the City Manager to execute a parcel development ground lease agreement between the City of Laredo and Gravity Jets, LLC, Fort Lauderdale, FL, on a 5,004.15 square foot +/- tract of land, legally described as a 5,004.15 square feet tract out of the South part of Block No. 1, Laredo International Airport Subdivision and as depicted in the attached Exhibit, for the purposes of constructing and developing a concrete fuel containment pad of a size required by applicable regulatory agencies. Lease includes one (1) option to extend for an additional nine (9) years. The monthly rent shall be $250.00, and shall be adjusted commencing on the first anniversary of the occupancy term effective date. Rent shall be adjusted on each successive anniversary thereafter by the percentage change in the consumer price index (CPI); providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. | | |
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2025-O-67
| 1 | 11. | Final Readings | Amending, Article III, Section 24.56.1 (Purpose), Section 24.56.2 (General Requirements), Section 24.56.3 (Time Requirements for Park Improvements Design and Consideration), Section 24.56.4 (Special Fund), 24.56.6 (Park and Open Space Masterplan Consideration), 24.56.10 (Appendix, A and Appendix B), of the Parkland Dedication Ordinance, within the Laredo Land Development Code. Providing for Publication and Effective Date. | | |
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2025-O-61
| 1 | 12. | Final Readings | Ratification to authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents granting a 15 foot wide easement lying wholly within a tract of land containing 152.0760 acres of land, more or less, being out of Lot 1, Block 1, Laredo International Airport Passenger Terminal subdivision, and 0.9aa acres, more or less, situated in Porcion 27, Dona Maria G. Sanchez, Original Grantee, Abstract 284, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas; Said tracts of land conveyed to Grantor on deeds recorded in Volume 478, Page 471, Deed Records of Webb County, Texas and Instrument Number 795813, Official Public Records of Webb County, Texas, as depicted in Exhibit A; and providing for an effective date. | | |
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2025-O-63
| 1 | 13. | Final Readings | Authorizing the City Manager to execute a hangar lease agreement between the City Of Laredo and Signature Flight Support, LLC, for a property located at 5513 Thomas Avenue, known as Hangars 1 & 2, constituting of approximately 14,702.18 square feet of hangar space. Lease term shall be for nine years commencing on the date of execution. The monthly rent shall be $4,291.00 and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). | | |
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2025-O-64
| 1 | 14. | Final Readings | Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between the City Of Laredo, as Lessor, and MPL Wireless Solutions, LLC DBA RZ Communications, as Lessee, for the lease of Building No. 146 at Laredo International Airport, located at 4601 Maher Ave, Laredo, Texas, consisting of approximately 5,632 square feet of building space on a 21,217 square feet tract of land, for a term of five years commencing on May 1, 2025, and terminating on April 30, 2030, with two options to extend for five years each. Initial annual rental amount shall be $38,582.40, payable in equal monthly installments of $3,215.20, with rent subject to annual consumer price index (CPI) adjustments and fair market value adjustments every five years. | | |
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2025-O-62
| 1 | 15. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY25 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions listing by adding three and a half (3.5) Customer Service Representatives (202), for the purpose of providing ground handling services at the Laredo International Airport. The cost of these employees will be placed back on the Airline through the current agreement with the company. | | |
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2025-O-65
| 1 | 16. | Final Readings | An Ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of a State Infrastructure Bank loan agreement; approving the levy of a tax for payment thereof; and approving certain matters related thereto. | | |
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2025-O-60
| 1 | 17. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a special use permit for a Tobacco Shop on Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10, Block 1372, Eastern Division, located at 2419 East Saunders Street, Suite 107 (1379.04 square feet).
ZC-022-2025
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25-596
| 1 | 18. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award contract FY25-038 to ADS Comunicaciones, San Nicolas de la Garza, NL Mexico, on an annual amount of $95,980.00 for a total contract value of $383,920.00 to provide appropriate statewide, national, and international communication & marketing services for the Laredo Bridge System. The term of this contract is for a one-year term with three additional, one-year renewal terms, contingent upon mutual agreement of both Parties and availability of funds. Funding is available in the City of Laredo Bridge System, Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) & Laredo International Airport promotional accounts. | | |
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25-610
| 1 | 19. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a contract to sole source provider, TransCore L.P., for the purchase of 20,000 eGo Plus - Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) sticker tags in the amount of $200,103.00. Funds are available in the Bridge System Fund. | | |
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25-725
| 1 | 20. | Consent Agenda | Authorization to enter into a three-year contract, in one-year terms, for state legislative and lobbying consulting services with McWilliams Governmental Affairs. The total contract amount should not exceed $234,000.00. Funding is available through the General Fund. | | |
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25-706
| 1 | 21. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to execute Agreement with the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board of Directors, (hereinafter "TIRZ No. 1") relating to the design, development and implementation of the Transportation Alternative Set-Aside (TASA) Downtown Safe Sidewalk Improvement Project for Salinas Avenue. | | |
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25-602
| 1 | 22. | Consent Agenda | Discussion with possible action to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Community Development Association - Region VI (NCDA-VI). This MOU outlines the roles, responsibilities, and commitments of both parties in connection with the NCDA Region VI Annual Conference scheduled for October 20 - 24, 2025 with the pre-conference training sessions to be held on October 20th and the main conference sessions from October 22-24, 2025. | | |
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2025-R-69
| 1 | 23. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas approving a Chapter 380 Agreement between the City of Laredo and Arms LTD and affiliate Aarav 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 10 year agreement obligates the Company to invest an aggregate estimated amount of $37,000,000.00 for the construction of a flagship hotel and create at least 30 new full-time permanent jobs. | | |
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2025-R-113
| 1 | 24. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant pre-application in the amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 to The Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the 2025 Economic and Infrastructure Development (EID) Grant Program to support facility improvements to El Mercado building for the purpose of creating economic development programs and projects. Grant has a 20% matching requirement not to exceed $200,000.00. This notice of funding opportunity is on a reimbursement basis. | | |
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25-526
| 1 | 25. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to reject all bids received for FY21-ENG-08 El Metro Transit Facility - Phase 1 Project, and authorization to rebid the project as the bids received were significantly higher than anticipated. There is no financial impact at this time.
1. Cobalt Construction, Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid: $16,226,288.00 (Bid submittal has a typographical error of $18,226,288.00)
2. Summit Building & Design, Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid: $18,189,572.90
3. RAVA Construction, Houston, Texas
Total Base Bid: $21,550,000.00
Refer to attached letter of recommendation from Able City, Laredo, Texas. | | |
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25-527
| 1 | 26. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of Amendment No. 1, an increase in the amount of $74,000.00 to the professional services contract with EED Engineering, Inc., Laredo, Texas for FY24-ENG-39 City of Laredo Sames Auto Arena and Haynes Rec Center ATS & Generator. Amendment No. 1 includes additional electrical, civil, structural and geotechnical engineering services for the standby generators. Current contract amount with this amendment is $99,500.00. Funding is available in the Sports & Community Venue Fund and Capital Improvement Funds. | | |
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2025-R-109
| 1 | 27. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to accept the conveyance of a .10 acres of a drainage and access easement for a 15-foot-wide drainage channel from, being a strip of land containing 0.10 acres, more or less, out of that certain tract comprising 1.23 measured acres, more or less, being comprised of a called 1.00 acre tract designated as Tract I, and a called 0.24 acre (called) designated as Tract II, conveyed to AGG Family Investments, recorded in Volume 5550, Pages 424-429, Webb County official public records. The property is situated in Porcion 23, L. Sanchez, Original Grantee, Abstract 283, according to the Official Public Records and map records of Webb County, Texas. The 15-foot-wide drainage and access easement will alleviate drainage concerns on Foggy Loop and Stream Lane and is more particularly described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit “A” and depicted on Exhibit “B,” both of which are attached hereto and made a part hereof. The easement has an estimated intangible value of $58,427.00. | | |
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25-653
| 1 | 28. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of the Laredo International Airport construction of Taxiways H1 and H2 and a portion of Taxiway Alpha as complete, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $455,379.64 to REIM Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund FAA Grant 100. | | |
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25-647
| 1 | 29. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve the purchase of one Pierce Custom Saber Fire Truck, 2nd Gen., from Siddons Martin Emergency Group, Denton, TX, in the amount of $915,471.00, utilizing the H-GAC Cooperative Contract #FS12-23. Funding is available in the 2024 Certificate of Obligation Bond. | | |
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25-611
| 1 | 30. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew supply/service contract FY23-016 for vehicle repair services for small and medium vehicles for the City’s Fleet Department with the following vendors:
1. Toro Auto Sales, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $100,000.00, (Primary Vendor) and;
2. South Texas Auto Rebuilders, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $70,000.00 (Secondary Vendor) and;
3. Rotex Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $50,000.00 (Secondary Vendor).
This contract provides the Fleet Department with the ability to outsource out and expedite needed services for small and medium vehicle repairs. The city has decided to exercise the renewal option upon mutual agreement of both parties for one additional one-year period. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the last extension period for this contract and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. All repair services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. | | |
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25-660
| 1 | 31. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew contract RFQ FY22-031 to provide Employee Benefit Consulting Services. Gallagher Benefit Services contract is for an initial term of three (3) years beginning May 1st, 2022 and subject to future appropriations; contract has options to renew two (2) additional (1) year periods. Professional service contract is not to exceed $60,000 per year and for the total contract value of $300,000.00. This is the first of two extension periods. Term of contract shall commence on May 1, 2025. Funding for this contract is available in the Human Resources Health and Benefits Fund. | | |
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25-588
| 1 | 32. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to renew the annual subscription with Granicus Government at Carasoft in the amount of $141,021.00 for year four, with one additional one-year option, for services as per attached quote #45372099 based on state DIR Contract No. DIR-TSO-4288. Funding is available in the Information Services and Telecommunications Fund. | | |
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25-590
| 1 | 33. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to renew voice over IP (VoIP) managed service agreement with Computer Solutions for a period of three years. The pricing offered is $269,111.16, 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 Department budgets. | | |
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25-571
| 1 | 34. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award an annual supply and service contract FY25-037 to the following vendors,
a) Ruby’s Air Conditioning, Laredo, TX in an annual amount up to $100,000.00 for a total contract value of $400,000.00
b) Marion Services, LLC, Laredo, TX in an annual amount up to $20,000.00 for a total contract value of $80,000.00
To provide HVAC repair services for various recreation centers. This contract establishes an hourly service rate and cost percentage for parts. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for three additional one year periods, upon mutual agreement of the Parties. Funding for the additional extensions are subject to future budget appropriations. All repair services will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Parks Department Budget. | | |
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2025-R-29
| 1 | 35. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing and approving the transfer of a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Julio Cuevas to the City of Laredo and Trebol Investments, L.L.C. of an existing multi-family project located at 1318 Salinas Avenue, Lot 7, Block 229, Western Division in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). | | |
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2025-R-120
| 1 | 36. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas adopting the 2025 Vision Zero Webb Laredo Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. Vision Zero is a strategy that prioritizes human life and aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries. | | |
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2025-R-102
| 1 | 37. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify the submission of a grant application in the estimated amount of $27,803.85 to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the FY2026 First Responder Mental Health Grant, Peer Support Program. The grant performance period will be October 01, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The Laredo Police Department will utilize this funding to obtain a professional service contract for Clinical Advisory for Trauma and Work-Related Counseling, training, and outreach supplies for the sustainment of the LPD Peer Support Program. The 20% required match for the City of Laredo is approximately $5,560.77 from General Fund. Grant funding will be available in the Special Police Fund. | | |
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2025-R-119
| 1 | 38. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $1,370,780.00 from the Office of The Governor, Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the purpose of funding the 2024 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG). This funding will be used for the purchase of patrol vehicles, equipment, and overtime expenses used for Stonegarden Operations. No local match is required. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund. | | |
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25-659
| 1 | 39. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve purchases with LSC Environmental Products LLC. Apalachin, NY who is the sole source vendor for purchases within fiscal year 2025 not to exceed the annual amount of $77,449.00. This purchase will be for Posi-Shell environmental coating base mix bags for the Solid Waste Department and funding is available in the Solid Waste Fund. | | |
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25-592
| 1 | 40. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of 420 linear feet of fiberglass pipe from sole source vendor Hobas Pipe in Houston, Texas, in the amount of $69,344.00 to repair the 54-inch South Side Sewer Collector. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund- 2020A Sewer Revenue Bond. | | |
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2025-R-101
| 1 | 41. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to grant the conveyance of a 10-foot wide utility and access easement for an electrical easement and right of way entry to AEP TEXAS, INC., being a tract of land containing 0.36 acres of land more or less, out of 125.0 acres, conveyed to City, Recorded in Volume 5475, Pages 490, Webb County Official Public Records, and 40 Acres Conveyed to City of Laredo, Recorded in Volume 5206, Page 411, Webb County Official Public Records, Situated in Porcion 35, J.M. Diaz, Original Grantee, Abstract 546, and Survey No. 2149. R.H. Rains, Original Grantee, Abstract 594, Webb County, Texas; providing an Effective Date. Easement has an intangible value estimated at $2,446.33 | | |
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2025-R-103
| 1 | 42. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to grant the conveyance of a 10-foot wide utility and access easement for an electrical easement and right of way entry to AEP TEXAS, INC., being a tract of land containing 0.36 acres of land more or less, out of 125.0 acres, conveyed to City, Recorded in Volume 5475, Pages 490, Webb County Official Public Records, Situated in Porcion 35, J.M. Diaz, Original Grantee, Abstract 546, and Survey No. 2149. R.H. Rains, Original Grantee, Abstract 594, Webb County, Texas; providing an Effective Date. Easement has an intangible value estimated at $2,446.33 | | |
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2025-R-104
| 1 | 43. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to grant the conveyance of a 10-foot wide utility and access easement for an electrical easement and right of way entry to AEP TEXAS, INC., being a tract of land containing 0.39 acres of land more or less, out of 125.0 acres, conveyed to City, Recorded in Volume 5475, Pages 490, Webb County Official Public Records, and 40 Acres Conveyed to City of Laredo, Recorded in Volume 5206, Page 411, Webb County Official Public Records, Situated in Porcion 35, J.M. Diaz, Original Grantee, Abstract 546, and Survey No. 2149. R.H. Rains, Original Grantee, Abstract 594, Webb County, Texas; providing an Effective Date. Easement has an intangible value estimated at $2,650.19 | | |
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2025-R-105
| 1 | 44. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to grant the conveyance of a 10-foot wide utility and access easement for an electrical easement and right of way entry to AEP TEXAS, INC., being a tract of land containing 0.65 acres of land more or less, out of 125.0 acres, conveyed to City, Recorded in Volume 5475, Pages 490, Webb County Official Public Records, Situated in Porcion 35, J.M. Diaz, Original Grantee, Abstract 546, and Survey No. 2149. R.H. Rains, Original Grantee, Abstract 594, Webb County, Texas; providing an Effective Date. Easement has an intangible value estimated at $4,416.98 | | |
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25-640
| 1 | 45. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing City Manager to approve amendment No. 3 for professional engineering and surveying services contract with Porras Nance Engineering of Laredo, Texas in the amount of $86,700.00 for the Relocation of Utilities on US59 / Loop 20. The total contract amount with amendment No. 3 is $1,430,310.00. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund- 2020A Water Revenue Bond and Sewer System Fund- 2017 Sewer Revenue Bond. | | |
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25-649
| 1 | 46. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual contract FY23-045 with Square E. Services LLC, Los Fresnos, Texas, in an amount of $875,000.00 to provide services in the maintenance of all the water treatment plants' SCADA monitoring and electrical controls under preventative maintenance and emergency response objectives. Pricing is based on a flat hourly rate for management, a technician, a system integrator, a journeyman electrician, and a professional engineer. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This contract can be renewed one additional one-year extension period, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund. | | |
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25-515
| 1 | 47. | Staff Report | Presentation with possible action of the FY2023-2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) prepared by the City Laredo's Financial Services Department and audited by the Independent Audit Firm of Canales, Garza, and Baum, P.L.L.C.
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25-704
| 1 | 48. | Staff Report | Report from the City’s state and federal lobbyists on recent legislative activity, including a recap of advocacy trips to Austin and Washington, D.C., and updates to the City’s legislative priorities. | | |
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25-711
| 1 | 49. | Staff Report | Annual presentation and update report by the Laredo Economic Development Corporation with discussion and possible action. | | |
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25-658
| 1 | 50. | Closed Session | Request for Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.087 related to economic development deliberation and negotiations regarding a Texas Enterprise Zone Project nomination and an incentive to Project Ignite pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Government Code, and any matter incident thereto. | | |
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25-710
| 1 | 51. | Closed Session | Request for Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.087 related to economic development deliberation and negotiations regarding an economic incentive to Project PulseX pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Government Code, and any matter incident thereto. | | |
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25-718
| 1 | 52. | Closed Session | Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to deliberate economic development negotiations with Webb County regarding the composition of the Board of Directors for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1, including possible amendments to Ordinance No. 2016-O-192 and any subsequent related amendments, and any matters incident thereto. | | |
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2025-RT-19
| 1 | 53. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | Authorizing the City Manager to execute the renewal on the Lamar Texas Limited Partnership, d/b/a Lamar Advertising contract FY22-042 of Laredo for bus shelter advertising, installation, and maintenance for an inventory of 103 locations for an additional one year extension option. Lamar agrees to pay the city on or before the first day of each quarter, the quarterly amount of $5000.00 of the minimum annual guaranteed of $20,000.00. In addition to the guaranteed annual payments, the city will participate with Lamar Advertising’s “excess” gross receipts 40.01% of the annual gross receipts collected by Lamar Advertising on the shelters. These payments will be made to the city within one month of the end of each quarter. Lamar Advertising will provide ten advertising locations for El Metro Ridership Program at no additional cost based on availability. The City will only pay the cost of the vinyl material. | | |
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2025-RT-20
| 1 | 54. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | Authorizing the Laredo Mass Transit Board to approve the sixth 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. | | |
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2025-RT-21
| 1 | 55. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | Consideration to authorize the purchase of fifteen APX1500 Enhanced 7/800 MHZ mobile radios from vendor Motorola Solutions, Inc. utilizing the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Government (HGAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No. RA05-21 in the amount of $55,857.60. Radios will be installed on the new CNG buses. Funding is available in the El Metro Operations Fund. | | |
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2025-RT-22
| 1 | 56. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | Consideration to authorize the purchase of products, service, hardware, and software from GFI Genfare, the Sole Source Provider, for an estimated annual amount of $80,000.00. GFI Genfare is the exclusive manufacturer and sole source provider for Fixed Route vehicles, fareboxes, and related items, including parts, equipment, repair services, system management, hardware, and software. The term of this service agreement is for three years, contingent upon future appropriation of funds. Funds are available in the El Metro Operations Fund. | | |
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25-C-56
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action on providing monies from Mayor's priority fund to the City of Laredo Public Health Department, and any matters related thereto. | | |
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25-C-57
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible action on expanding the Laredo International Sister Cities Festival to provide opportunity for other areas of the City and relieve those on the current waiting list, and any matters related thereto. | | |
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25-C-63
| 1 | | Council Item | 3. Discussion with possible action to recognize veterans for all their contributions in defending our great country and scheduling for future key of the City ceremony, and any matters related thereto. | | |
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25-C-62
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Request for a presentation from the Laredo Health Department on all public services they provide. | | |
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25-C-61
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Request for a presentation by the Laredo Police Department on their current efforts to prevent domestic violence in the community and also on services they provide to victims. | | |
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25-C-55
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action to establish a backflow inspection division within the Utilities Department to conduct annual inspections on backflow preventers within our water system and to develop the fee structure for said services; and any other matter incident thereto. | | |
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25-C-60
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action to consider the logistics and costs for implementing a City of Laredo paid Summer Internship Program for rising high school seniors to increase the youth’s knowledge of civics and local government with a goal start date in the summer of 2026, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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25-C-53
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action on the TCEQ Air Monitoring Report, with a comparison to the local report and update on Ethylene Oxide efforts, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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25-C-54
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible action to amend the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances Section 19-364 Restricted Parking areas to include no parking, standing, and stopping anytime and tow away zone on both the North and South side of 12000 Block of Riverbank Drive between IH-69W frontage road and FM 1472 (Mines Rd); and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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25-C-59
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Proudly recognizing the dedicated City of Laredo employees who played a vital role in the planning and coordination efforts to welcome and host The Wall That Heals—a three-quarter scale replica traveling exhibit of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Laredo was one of only thirty communities nationwide selected to showcase this meaningful exhibit. The Wall That Heals arrived on April 1, 2025, and was greeted with a community parade featuring local law enforcement, firefighters, schools, and veterans who escorted the exhibit to its display site at Uni-Trade Stadium.
The exhibit was open to the public 24 hours a day from April 2 through April 6, offering the community a powerful opportunity to reflect and honor the service of over three million Americans who served in the Vietnam War, including the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.
During its stay, a series of ceremonies were held to commemorate the legacy and bravery of our veterans. The City of Laredo extends its heartfelt gratitude to the employees whose efforts ensured a successful and | | |
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25-C-58
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible action concerning the enforcement of ordinances or creation of new ordinances regulating bulk item pickup and any other matter incident thereto. | | |
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