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REC26-84
| 1 | 1. | Recognition | The City of Laredo Mayor and Council recognize the Heat 13 Volleyball Academy for their outstanding athletic accomplishments during the 2025–2026 season, earning three bids to the 2026 USAV Girls Junior National Championship through the Mizuno Northern Lights Qualifier, Adidas Lone Star Classic, and Lone Star Regionals. Their exceptional talent, dedication, teamwork, and perseverance brought pride to the City of Laredo as they represented our community on the national stage. | | |
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REC26-85
| 1 | 2. | Recognition | The City of Laredo Mayor and Council recognize Jorge “JD” Delgado of Delgado Insurance Agency for being named the 2026 ELITExan Young Agent of the Year by the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT). | | |
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26-1855
| 1 | 3. | Communications | Presentation by Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino, providing general comments on city matters, upcoming initiatives, and other relevant updates for the Council and the public. | | |
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APPT26 - 68
| 1 | 4. | Appointment | Appointments by the Laredo City Council of the following individuals to serve on the Community Healthcare Advisory Committee of:
Dr. Elda Ramirez
Dr. Esmeralda Vargas
Dr. Richard Chamberlain
Dr. Fernando Sanchez
Maria Sanchez
Nancy Cadena
Oliver Ostorga
Joseph Troudt | | |
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26-1703
| 1 | 5. | Planning & Zoning Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 5.2 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located south of Lomas Del Sur Boulevard and west of Cuatro Vientos Road, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
The applicant has amended the application and is now requesting a B-3 zoning.
The applicant originally requested a B-4 (Highway Commercial District) zoning. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the B-4 zoning request and recommended approval of a B-3 zoning. Staff did not support the B-4 zoning but supported a B-3 zoning.
ZC-069-2026
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26-1705
| 1 | 6. | Planning & Zoning Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 3 and 4, Block 493, Eastern Division, located at 219 East Taylor Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change, and staff does not support the application.
ZC-071-2026
District VIII | | |
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26-1706
| 1 | 7. | Planning & Zoning 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 an auto body shop (collision center) on Lot 5, Block 1787, Eastern Division, located at 2917 Market Street
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed conditional use permit and staff supports the application.
ZC-070-2026
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26-1707
| 1 | 8. | Planning & Zoning 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 heavy machinery retail sales and services and wholesales of general merchandise on Lots 6 and 8, Block 544, Western Division, located at 2303 Santa Rita Avenue (Suite B, 9,000 square feet).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed conditional use permit and staff supports the application.
ZC-075-2026
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26-1698
| 1 | 9. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept the FY 26 Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Reimbursement Grant, in the estimated total amount of $6,182.68, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Library Department; and to amend the General Fund budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $6,182.68; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents resulting from the award of this grant. Any funding as a result of this application will be appropriated in the Laredo Public Library Department - General Fund. | | |
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26-1699
| 1 | 10. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend Community Development Department’s FY2026-2027 annual budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $250,000.00 for the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA). The Community Development Department received an award in the amount of $250,000.00 to provide home modifications for the veteran’s community within the City of Laredo limits. Additionally, amending the FY2026-2027 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) position listing by adding one Administrative Assistant (205) for the Community Development Department. There is no match requirement. | | |
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26-1729
| 1 | 11. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the amendment of Chapter 12, “Fire Prevention and Protection”, Article V, Section 12-91, “Purpose and Schedule Fees”, of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, related to the International Fire Training Initiative, to include fire departments from communities with an active Sister City Agreement with the City of Laredo, as well as cities, municipalities, or governmental entities covered under an active Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or other formal cooperation agreement with the City of Laredo and/or the Laredo Fire Department; and providing for an effective date. | | |
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26-1784
| 1 | 12. | Public Hearing | Public Hearing adopting the FY2027-FY2031 Capital Improvement Plan of the City of Laredo, as presented to City Council. | | |
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26-1684
| 1 | 13. | Introductory Ordinance | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending division 3. - cost, fees, and enforcement, section 28-215, of the code of ordinances land development code to establish and codify fees charged to the public for overtime construction inspection services; establishing request, payment, and exemption requirements; providing for an automatic four percent (4%) annual cost-of-living adjustment to such fees without further city council action; providing for publication of the adjusted fee schedule; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. | | |
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26-1790
| 1 | 14. | Introductory Ordinance | An Ordinance of the City Laredo, Texas, renaming the Municipal Hospital Authority Ad-Hoc Committee as the Community Healthcare Advisory Committee; providing for continuity of the Committee, its current membership, appointments, and prior actions; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause providing for publication; and declaring an effective date. | | |
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2026-O-175
| 1 | 15. | First and Final Reading | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $6,500,000.00 in aggregate principal amount of "Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026A” for paying all or a portion of the City's contractual obligations incurred for the purpose of (1) renovating, improving, and equipping existing municipal buildings and facilities housing the governmental functions of the city, including administrative office facilities and library facilities; (2) acquiring, constructing, improving and equipping parks and recreational facilities; (3) acquiring, constructing, improving and equipping flood control and drainage projects, (4) purchasing real property, materials, supplies, equipment, machinery, landscaping, and rights of way for authorized needs and purposes related to the aforementioned capital improvements; and (5) paying legal, fiscal and engineering fees in connection with such projects; securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an annual ad valorem tax and a pledge of certain surplus revenues of the City’s Inte | | |
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2026-O-176
| 1 | 16. | First and Final Reading | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of approximately $19,650,000.00 in aggregate principal amount of "Tax Notes, Series 2026" for (1) planning, constructing, improving and repairing streets, sidewalks, bridges and drainage improvements, together with rights-of-way acquisition, traffic and street signalization, landscaping, and lighting improvement; (2) acquiring, constructing, renovating, improving and equipping public safety facilities, including a fire department facilities and police department facilities; (3) renovating, improving, and equipping existing municipal buildings and facilities housing the governmental functions of the city; (4) acquiring, constructing, improving and equipping parks and recreational facilities; (5) purchasing materials, supplies, equipment, machinery, buildings, land, and rights of way for authorized needs and purposes related to the aforementioned capital improvements; and (6) paying legal, fiscal and engineering fees in connection with such projects; securing the payment thereof by authorizing the l | | |
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2026-O-177
| 1 | 17. | First and Final Reading | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of approximately $28,860,000.00 in aggregate principal amount of "Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2026" for the purchase of personal property; securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an annual ad valorem tax; approving and authorizing the execution of all instruments and procedures related thereto; approving the form of an official statement; authorizing amendment to the city’s budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and declaring an effective date. | | |
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2026-O-178
| 1 | 18. | First and Final Reading | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $15,000,000.00 in aggregate principal amount of “Combination Tax and Airport Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026B (AMT)” for paying all or a portion of the City's contractual obligations incurred for the purpose of (1) acquire, construct, and equip capital improvements to the city-owned Laredo International Airport, including but not limited to airport terminal improvements and a new airfield maintenance building, (2) purchase real property, materials, supplies, equipment, machinery, landscaping, and rights of way for authorized needs and purposes related to the aforementioned capital improvements; and (3) pay legal, fiscal and engineering fees in connection with such projects; securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an annual ad valorem tax and a pledge of certain surplus revenues of the city’s municipal airport; approving and authorizing the execution of all instruments and procedures related thereto; approving the form of an official statement; authorizing am | | |
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2026-O-179
| 1 | 19. | First and Final Reading | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of approximately $16,720,000.00 in aggregate principal amount of "Sports Venue Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2026" to finance improvements to previously approved sports venue projects (sports complex) and related infrastructure and ordaining other matters relating to the subject including authorizing a bond purchase agreement and an official statement, and providing for the security of the bonds and the pledging of a sales tax and authorizing amendment to city's budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and declaring an effective date. | | |
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2026-O-192
| 1 | 20. | Final Readings | Final Reading of Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 6 (Pay Administration), of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, specifically Section 2-87.7-Policy by providing for a two percent (2%) Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) & wage schedule adjustment; a two percent (2%) tenured achievement adjustment pay for all City of Laredo full-time Employees who have completed one consecutive year of employment with the City of Laredo; except Contract Employees, Interns, Cooperative Education Program Employees (Co-Ops), Elected Officials, Temporary Contract Labor Employees, and Firefighters and Police Officers Governed by the Terms of Collective Bargaining Agreement; providing that this Ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date (As Amended). | | |
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2026-O-173
| 1 | 21. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the City of Laredo’s FY 2025-2026 annual budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $81,290.00 in the 2019 CO Bond in Transit. The interest earnings being appropriated are to complete the original amount allocated for the renovation project of El Metro Transit Center Building Maintenance Improvements in the amount of $1,694,575.00. Funding is available in the 2019 CO Transit Bond | | |
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2026-O-174
| 1 | 22. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, providing for the adoption of a tax rate of $0.506080 per $100.00 of value for Tax Year 2026. This tax rate will have a Maintenance and Operations rate of $0.380253 per $100 of Value and an Interest and Sinking Fund Rate of $0.125827 per $100 of Value for the levy and the collection of General and Special Ad Valorem taxes for the City of Laredo in the amount of $140,577,516 for Tax Year 2026 and Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Taxpayer Impact Statement (Required by HB 1522):
FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR
2025-2026 2026-2027
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Total Tax Rate (per $100 of value) $0.506090 $0.506080
Median Homestead Taxable Value $194,727 $209,899
Tax on Median Homestead $985.49 | | |
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2026-O-185
| 1 | 23. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a conditional use permit for an indoor bar only, outdoor on-premise alcohol consumption shall be prohibited, on Block 854-A (Suite 19, 912 square feet) and Lots 1, 2, 7, and 8, Block 757-A, Eastern Division, located at 4501 and 4500 McPherson Road and 1302 East Taylor Street. (As Amended).
ZC-064-2026
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2026-O-187
| 1 | 24. | Final Readings | Final Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; approving estimated revenues; appropriating funds for authorized expenditures and transfers for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027; consistent with the financial plan described in said Annual Budget (see Exhibit “A”); approving the Holiday Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (see Exhibit “B”); and authorizing the City Manager to implement said Annual Budget. | | |
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2026-O-188
| 1 | 25. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7, Article 1, Section 7-2 “Same-Amendments” and Chapter 24, Appendix D, “Permit Fees”, by increasing the administrative fee for the moving of any building or structure from fifty dollars ($50.00) to sixty dollars ($60.00); clarifying the scope of services covered by the administrative fee; by increasing the swimming pool permit fee from sixty four dollars ($64.00) to ninety ($90.00) and the plan-checking fee from forty dollars ($40.00) to sixty dollars ($60.00); clarifying that for new residential construction, the square footage used to calculate the applicable plan review and permit fee shall be based on the living area of the proposed residential structure; providing an option to utilize authorized third-party plan review services for the Building Division portion of the plan review process; providing for the collection of City plan review fees and additional fees for third-party plan review services; Chapter 7, Article I, Section 7-5 “Same-Amendments-Adopted”, by increasing the mechanical permit basic | | |
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2026-O-189
| 1 | 26. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo amending Chapter 18, Article V, Section 18-21, “Registration Requirements for New Business Registration”, adding section 18.21(c) entitled “Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy with Conditions”, to establish the issuance and process for Certificates of Occupancy with Conditions; and to establish a fee of two hundred dollars ($200.00); and Chapter 18, Article V, Section 18-27, “Record Keeping and Reinstatement Process”, to establish an Amnesty Certificate of Occupancy fee of two hundred dollars ($200.00); providing that the ordinance shall be cumulative, providing for severability clause, and providing for publication and effective date. | | |
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2026-O-190
| 1 | 27. | Final Readings | An Ordinance amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7, Article II, Section 7-20, “Administration”, creating a section to establish the registration, approval, and authorization of third-party inspectors to perform building inspections within the City of Laredo; and to establish a non-refundable third-party inspector registration fee of sixty dollars ($60.00); providing for the review and acceptance of third-party inspection reports by the Building Official; providing for enforcement and revocation authority; providing for severability; providing for publication; and establishing an effective date. | | |
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2026-O-191
| 1 | 28. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 1, Section 2-16, "Departments of the City" of the Code of Ordinances by consolidating Planning and Zoning Department and Building Development Services Division, and creating the Development Services Department; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing that the ordinance shall be cumulative, providing for severability clause, and providing for publication and effective date.. | | |
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26-1668
| 1 | 29. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of amendment No. 3 an increase of $1,712,740.00 to the professional services contract with RS&H, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, for the Laredo International Airport Terminal Improvements Program. This amendment is for the re-packaging of design scope into four bid packages and associated Construction Administration Services. Current professional services contract with this amendment is $8,119,220.00. Funding is available through the Laredo International Airport Operation Fund. | | |
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2026-R-217
| 1 | 30. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the acceptance of a reimbursable grant agreement with a project id of M2722LRED from the Texas Department Of Transportation in the amount of $100,000.00 for the Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) for Fiscal Year 2027. Local match is $11,111.11 for a total project cost of $111,111.11, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Funding was appropriated and available in the Laredo International Airport Construction Fund. | | |
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26-1772
| 1 | 31. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to ratify a professional services contract with Jackson Walker, LLP, Austin, Texas, for a total amount not to exceed $194,500.00 for legal services related to legal assistance and potential actions pertaining to the planned Border Wall. Funding is available in the General Fund. | | |
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2026-R-213
| 1 | 32. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to accept the donation from Murphy Oil USA, Inc. of the surface estate only of approximately 1.31 acres of real property located at 6516 McPherson Road, Laredo, Webb County, Texas. The donated property consists of an approximately 1.04-acre, 50-foot-wide right-of-way parcel and an approximately 0.27-acre parcel out of Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, Amistad Acres Subdivision, as more particularly described in Exhibit “A.” The appraised value of the donated property is $680,000.00; and providing for an effective date. | | |
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26-1640
| 1 | 33. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a professional services contract to Rava Construction, LLC, Houston, Texas in the amount not to exceed $133,742.00 for RFQ FY26-ENG-16 Pedestrian Bridge Structure from Father McNaboe Park to Barbara Fasken Recreational Center preliminary and schematic design services. Funding is available in the 2025 Certificate of Obligation Bond. | | |
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26-1687
| 1 | 34. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a professional services contract to Ardurra Group, Inc., Laredo, TX, in the amount of $248,935.00 for FY25-ENG-47 ADA Bus Stop & Bicycle Enhancements Project for design services and construction administration. The term of this contract shall be for approximately thirty-six weeks. Funding is available in the Transit System Fund. | | |
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26-1697
| 1 | 35. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of change order no. 1, an increase of $122,238.00 to the contract with REIM Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas for the FY25-ENG-53 West Laredo Multi-modal Trade Corridor-Phase II (Flecha/Las Cruces Realignment Project). Change order no. 1 consists of new contract line items for the additional oversized stone base and geogrid. Construction contract amount including this change order is $4,579,587.74. Funding is available in the Capital Improvements Fund/SIB Loan. | | |
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26-1770
| 1 | 36. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of the selection of consultants for RFQ FY26-ENG-49, Construction Materials Quality Testing and Subsurface Exploration Services FY2026-FY2030, and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate professional services agreements with the selected consultants for projects assigned on a rotation basis. The rotation list shall be effective for an initial term of two (2) years, with one (1) option to renew for an additional two (2) years, for a total term not to exceed four (4) years, beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2030. Individual professional services agreements will be issued on a per-project basis, subject to available funding, with the scope, term, and compensation established for each respective project. Ten (10) firms responded to the Request for Qualifications on or before Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The evaluation committee recommends the selection of the following consultants based on the final rankings below:
1. Terracon Consultants, Inc., Laredo, Texas
2. HVJ South Central Texas - M&J, Inc., San Antonio, Texas
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26-1777
| 1 | 37. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award two-year supply contract RFB 2026-078 to the following low responsive/responsible vendors:
1). Section I: Texas Traffic Products, Mission, Texas in a two-year amount of $200,000.00 and $300,000.00 for the remainder of the contract term;
2). Section II: Ennis-Flint Inc., Greensboro, North Carolina in a two-year amount of $100,000.00 and
$150,000.00 for the remainder of the contract term;
for the purchase of speed hump signs with accessories and marking materials for the Traffic Safety Department. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two-years beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. All traffic supplies will be ordered on an as needed basis. This contract can be renewed three additional one-year extension periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the General Fund - Traffic Safety budget.
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2026-R-233
| 1 | 38. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to adopt the FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. | | |
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26-1726
| 1 | 39. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase of Twenty - One (21) ROL-TOT2260 30 Yard standard duty tub open top roll-off containers needed for the Environmental and Solid Waste Services Department from Box Gang Manufacturing, LLC from Houston, Tx. In the amount not to exceed $128,025.00. The equipment will be used at the citizens convenience drop-off centers. The purchase of this equipment shall be made utilizing Sourcewell Contract #010825-BXG. Funding is available under the Solid Waste 2023 Certificate of Obligation Issue and the Solid Waste Fund. | | |
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26-1666
| 1 | 40. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the City Manager to approve a telepsychiatry consultation services agreement with US Televero Health PA located at 6101 W. Courtyard Drive, Suite 2-225, Austin, Texas 78730 for the City of Laredo Public Health Department - Primary Care Services Program in the total amount of $80,000 for the term of October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Funding is available in the Laredo Public Health Department - General Fund. | | |
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2026-R-211
| 1 | 41. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify the execution of a continuation contract from Every Body Texas, Title X - Part A Project Grant in the amount of $12,882.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from April 01, 2026 through March 31, 2027. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - WHFPT Title X - Part A Project Grant. | | |
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2026-R-218
| 1 | 42. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas for the 2026 Economic Mobility Program Grant, in the annual amount of $250,000, for a total amount of up to $1,250,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department, for a total of a five year term, to be effective on November 01, 2026 through October 31, 2031, and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents resulting from the award of this grant. Any funding as a result of this application will be appropriated in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - 2026 Economic Mobility Program Grant. | | |
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2026-R-220
| 1 | 43. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) for the 2026 ASPCA New World Screwworm Direct Support Program Grant, in the estimated total amount of $500,000 per grant year, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department, to be effective on the signature date of the agreement and will expire on October 31, 2026, and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents resulting from the award of this grant. Any funding as a result of this application will be appropriated in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Animal Care Services - Texas Spay and Neuter Program Grant. | | |
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26-1778
| 1 | 44. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to approve the City’s Cyber Liability Insurance Policy for fiscal year 2026-2027 through Tokio Marine HCC and billed through TMLIRP, in the amount of $119,108.89, with a maximum policy aggregate limit is $5,000,000.00 and applicable deductible of $100,000.00. The policy term of is October 1, 2026 through October 1, 2027. Funding is available under the Risk Management Fund. | | |
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26-1616
| 1 | 45. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award contracts to the following artists and contractors for the Public Arts Program Projects in the estimated amounts:
Timothy Robert Smith
Library Mural Project: Exterior Wall Mural, Estimated completion: 45 days
$65,000.00
Oneida Trevino
Library Mural Project: Exterior Mural, Estimated completion: 45 days
$18,000.00
Devona Stimpson
Library Mural Project: Interior Mural, Estimated completion: 80 days
$14,000.00
Devona Stimpson
Library Mural Project: Interior Mural, Estimated completion: 90 days
$18,000.00
Maria-Jose Lindo-Lawyer & Joshua Lawyer
Library Mural Project: Interior Mural, Estimated completion: 90 days
$11,000.00
Maria-Jose Lindo-Lawyer & Joshua Lawyer
Library Mural Project: Interior Mural, Estimated completion: 90 days
$17,100.00
Graham Carraway
Jumpstart Creativity Ground Hopscotch Murals total (15), Estimated completion: 200 days
$45,000.00
Graham Carraway
Jumpstart Creativity Ground Hopscotch Murals total (15), Estimated completion: 200 days
$45,000.00
Graham Carraway
Jumpstart Creativity Ground Hopscotch Murals total (6), Estimated com | | |
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2026-R-206
| 1 | 46. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $72,041.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the funding of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY2025. The grant performance period is October 01, 2024 through September 30, 2028. The Bureau of Justice Assistance mandates that this grant allocation be divided equally between the City of Laredo and Webb County; $36,020.50 will be allocated for the LPD Network Specialist and $36,020.50 for Webb County Sheriff's Office equipment and supplies that enhances department operations. No local match is required. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund. | | |
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2026-R-214
| 1 | 47. | 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 $51,818.40 from the Office of The Governor, Criminal Justice Division, to fund the FY2027 Body-Worn Camera Grant Program. The grant performance period is from October 01, 2026 through September 30, 2027. This grant program is to aid municipal police departments in establishing or enhancing body-worn camera (BWC) programs. The City of Laredo will be responsible for the required match of $17,272.80, from General Fund, for a total project amount of $69,091.20. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund. | | |
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2026-R-215
| 1 | 48. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $79,804.00 to the US. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the funding of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY2026. The grant performance period is October 01, 2025 through September 30, 2029. The Bureau of Justice Assistance mandates that this grant allocation be divided equally between the City of Laredo and Webb County; $39,902.00 will be allocated for the LPD Network Specialist and $39,902.00 for Webb County Office equipment and supplies that enhances department operations. No local match is required. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund. | | |
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2026-R-216
| 1 | 49. | 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 estimate amount of $11,100,000.00 to the U.S. Department of Justice for the funding of the FY2026 Model Cities Initiative (MCI). The City of Laredo will utilize this grant to fund salaries, fringe benefits, supplies, equipment, and technology. The expected grant performance will be for a period of three (3) years (36 months). No local match is required. No financial impact until the grant is awarded. | | |
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26-1769
| 1 | 50. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase contract with Noble Texas Builders LLC, San Antonio, TX, in the amount of $456,156.00 for the Laredo Police Department Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) renovation project. This purchase shall be made through BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. JOC 728-24. Funding for the project is available through the 2022 Certificate of Obligation Bond. | | |
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26-1558
| 1 | 51. | Consent Agenda | Motion to approve tax roll adjustments for the months of July and August of 2026. The amounts adjusted represent a decrease of $82,099.77 for July and $31,815.76 for August. These adjustments are determine by value changes reported by the Webb County Appraisal District, which include rollbacks, and reflected in General Fund. | | |
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2026-R-207
| 1 | 52. | Resolution | Motion to approve a Resolution authorizing the City Tax Assessor-Collector, after consultation with the City Attorney's Office, to waive penalties and interest associated with delinquent ad valorem taxes on real property acquired by the City of Laredo through tax foreclosure, forced sale, or other lawful acquisition when the property qualifies for a constitutional or statutory governmental-property tax exemption. | | |
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26-1399
| 1 | 53. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to sole-source vendor ACT Pipe & Supply, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $658,121.80 for the purchase of iHydrants, wet barrel smart caps, adapters, retrofit kits, and related equipment for the City of Laredo Utilities Department through BuyBoard Contract No. 791-26. The equipment will support system optimization, modernization, improved monitoring, and operational efficiency within the water distribution system. Funding is available in the 2022 Water Revenue Bond. | | |
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26-1611
| 1 | 54. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve a one-time purchase from Core & Main, from San Antonio, Texas not to exceed the amount of $283,521.25 for the purchase of Automated Meter Reading (AMR) water meters for the Utilities Department. These meters will be used to replace large meters in the Phase II of the meter replacement program. All meters are AWWA C715 Compliant and NSF/ANSI Certified. This purchase shall be made utilizing the HGAC Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract # WM09-20. Funding is available in the 2024 WW&SS Revenue Bonds. | | |
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2026-R-202
| 1 | 55. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas Authorizing the City Manager and/or his designee to accept the conveyance of a 15-foot Utility and Access Easement from HAPO Holdings LLC., being a 0.6795-acre tract out of a 219.48-acre tract as recorded in Volume 4543, Pages 455-467 pf Webb County Deed Records; Easement has an estimated intangible asset value of $15,100.00; Providing for an effective date. | | |
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2026-R-203
| 1 | 56. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager and/or his designee to accept the conveyance of a 15-foot Sanitary Sewer and Access Easement from N.D. Hachar Trust, et al., being a 0.2277-acre tract out of N.D. Hachar Trust, as recorded in Volume 3655, Pages 838-853, of the Webb County Deed Records; said easement having an estimated intangible asset value of $700.00; providing for an effective date. | | |
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26-1759
| 1 | 57. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Water Utility Service and Controlled Development Agreement with TDB World Industrial Park LLC and Webb County Municipal Utility District No. 1 for outside-city retail water service to World Logistics Park, including developer-funded infrastructure, applicable rates and fees, a four-year warranty and M&O evaluation period, future annexation, and any matters incident thereto; subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. | | |
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26-1802
| 1 | 59. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the City Manager to enter into a service agreement to purchase firewalls and professional services to replace existing iNet firewalls, in the amount of $132.419.59 with Insight Public Sector, INC. through the Omnia Partners IT Products and Services contract 23-6692-03 and DIR contact DIR-CPO-5030. Funding is available in the Waterworks Funds. | | |
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26-1860
| 1 | 60. | Closed Session | Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to purchase a 0.1417-acre corner lot for the City’s ongoing efforts to enhance downtown mobility, improve accessibility, and promote long-term economic development "surface only" from, Meuchadim of Texas, LTD, for $300,000.00. A 0.1417-acre (6,172 sq. ft) corner lot, more or less, conveyed to Meuchadim of Texas, LTD, recorded in volume 5537, pages 0806, official public records, Webb County, Texas, situated in Lot 1, Block 22, W.D. within the City of Laredo, Webb County Texas. Parcel is being more particularly described and depicted in "Exhibit A". Provided for an effective date. Funding is available in the Bridge Construction Fund and 2025 Certificate of Obligation Bond. | | |
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26-1776
| 1 | 61. | Closed Session | Request for Executive Session, pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, for consultation with the City Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation concerning the acquisition of property for the installation of a 24-inch water transmission line, and any other matter incident thereto. | | |
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26-1788
| 1 | 62. | Closed Session | Request for Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, regarding the purchase of a 0.1417-acre “surface only” corner lot for the City’s ongoing efforts to enhance downtown mobility, improve accessibility, and promote long-term economic development, and any other matter incident thereto. | | |
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26-1791
| 1 | 63. | Closed Session | Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.074 to discuss the City Manager’s performance and duties, including progress on established City Council priorities. | | |
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26-1792
| 1 | 64. | Closed Session | Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.074 to discuss the City Attorney’s performance and duties, and to return to open session for possible action, including authorization of a four percent (4%) merit increase to the City Attorney’s base salary effective June 27, 2026. | | |
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26-1851
| 1 | 65. | Closed Session | Request for Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.071 (1) (A) to consult with legal counsel concerning upcoming collective bargaining negotiations with the City of Laredo Police Department, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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26-1852
| 1 | 66. | Closed Session | Request for Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.071 (1) (A) to consult with legal counsel concerning upcoming collective bargaining negotiations with the City of Laredo Fire Department, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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2026-RT-27
| 1 | 67. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) FY 2026 Section 5339 TX 2026-104-00 in the amount of $469,978 Buses and Bus Facilities Program for the purchase of support vehicles and to replace the LED digital monitors at the Transit Lobby to display route information. FTA share is $375,982.00 and Local Match is $93,996.00. Funding is available in the Transit System Capital Grant Fund. | | |
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2026-RT-28
| 1 | 68. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | Consideration to award contract RFB 2026-074 to the bidder Arguindegui Oil CO. II, Ltd, Laredo, Texas in an annual amount not to exceed $130,000.00 for a total contract value of $520,000.00 for the purchase of engine oil and transmission fluid for the Laredo Transit Management, Inc., (El Metro). 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. The contract may be extended for three, additional one year periods, each upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the El Metro Operations Budget. | | |
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2026-RT-32
| 1 | 69. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | Consideration to Authorize City Manager to Amend contract FY22-015 Hendrickson Transportation Group, LLC (HTG) Professional Legal Services through February 18, 2027, such for an amount of $100,000 for a total not to exceed $185,000 in reference to Purchase Order 437318 to Hendrickson Transportation Group. This purchase order is being utilized to provide professional legal services on behalf of El Metro Transit System. Funding is available in the El Metro Operations Fund. | | |
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26-C-161
| 1 | 70. | Council Item | Presentation and discussion of the City of Laredo’s most recent Water Master Plan and status of implementation, with limitations on action to the acceleration of items already included within the adopted plan. | | |
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26-C-162
| 1 | 71. | Council Item | Discussion and possible action regarding placing the continuation of the Flock Safety camera system before the voters of the City of Laredo through a non-binding public referendum, especially in light of Governor Abbott’s recent announcement regarding a pause in state funding for Flock camera systems, including any matters related thereto. | | |
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26-C-163
| 1 | 72. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action on the creation and implementation of a City of Laredo Utilities public notification system and/or application to provide residents with timely information regarding water service interruptions, water emergencies, conservation alerts, utility updates, and other matters incident thereto. | | |
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26-C-122
| 1 | 73. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action to direct the City Manager to develop official protocols for use of Police Department Personnel outside of their regular duties to include an Executive Protection, Official Transportation, Cost Recovery, and Public Notification Policy in support of official governmental activities. | | |
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26-C-147
| 1 | 74. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action to receive an update regarding the status of the Rio Grande Flood Study, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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26-C-149
| 1 | 75. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action to direct the City Manager and appropriate departments to review the City’s existing ordinances, permitting requirements, right-of-way regulations, enforcement procedures, and fees related to fiber-optic and telecommunications infrastructure, in response to ongoing concerns regarding damage to private property caused by providers, contractors, and subcontractors; and to return to City Council with recommendations to strengthen regulations and enforcement to the maximum extent permitted under Texas law. The review shall include requirements for timely repair and restoration of damaged property, contractor identification and accountability, resident notification and complaint response, inspections, penalties, financial responsibility, and maximum allowable fees; while also identifying limitations imposed by state law on municipal regulation of telecommunications infrastructure and all lawful measures available to the City to better protect residents and hold responsible parties accountable; and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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26-C-159
| 1 | 76. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action regarding the City of Laredo’s pursuit of authorization from the Texas Legislature to establish a Project Financing Zone (PFZ), including an update on the proposed 2027 legislative strategy, potential qualified projects and eligible uses of PFZ revenues, projected State and local incremental tax revenues, and potential financing capacity; and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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26-C-160
| 1 | 77. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action to direct the City Manager to conduct a feasibility study regarding the potential purchase of the recently closed Matias De Llano Elementary School from United Independent School District (UISD) and its potential conversion into a recreational center, community center, public library, and/or other community-serving facility; including an evaluation of acquisition and renovation costs, potential funding sources, and opportunities for partnership with UISD, Webb County, and other entities, subject to public input, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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26-C-95
| 1 | 78. | Council Item | Presentation with possible action regarding the Riverbank Road realignment project and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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26-C-151
| 1 | 79. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action on the use of city owned facilities, parks, and property for political activity and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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26-C-153
| 1 | 80. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action regarding the creation of a Landlord Registration Program to improve the City’s ability to identify rental properties and responsible parties, facilitate communication with property owners and managers, strengthen code enforcement, and promote safe and habitable rental housing within the City of Laredo and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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26-C-154
| 1 | 81. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action regarding the non-binding pediatric hospital ballot referendum, including consideration of a funding mechanism to be adopted contingent upon voter approval, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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26-C-164
| 1 | 82. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action to receive an update from the City Manager and appropriate City departments on the status of amending Land Development Code intended to protect the community from the adverse impacts associated with data center development; and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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