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| 1 | 1. | 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. | no action taken | |
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25-435
| 1 | 2. | Communications | Introduction of new Bridge Director, Elsa Hinojosa. | no action taken | |
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APPT - 25
| 1 | 1. | Appointment | Reappointment by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño of Council Member Dr. David Tyler King to the Laredo Economic Development Corporation. | | |
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APPT - 26
| 1 | 2. | Appointment | Reappointment by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño of Assistant City Manager Jose A. Valdez, Jr. to the Laredo Economic Development Corporation. | | |
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APPT - 27
| 1 | 3. | Appointment | Appointment by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño of Council Member Rick Garza to the Laredo Economic Development Corporation. | | |
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25-25
| 1 | 1. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a special use permit for a tobacco shop on Lot 2A, Block 823, Eastern Division, located at 1414 North Meadow Avenue, suite number 4 (1,200 square feet).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff does not support the application.
ZC-007-2025
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25-26
| 1 | 2. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 2A, Block 823, Eastern Division, located at 1414 North Meadow Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed zone change and staff does not support the application.
ZC-009-2025
District III | close and introduce | Pass |
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25-94
| 1 | 3. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 5.9 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located north of Wormser Road and west of Cuatro Vientos Road, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-1 (Limited Business District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed zone change and staff did not support the application.
ZC-005-2025
District I | close and introduce | Pass |
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2025-O-52
| 1 | 4. | Final Readings | Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between the City of Laredo and I35 Church for a property located at 1705 E Hillside, Laredo, Texas 78041, legally described as a building of approximately 15,483. Lease term shall be for five years commencing on April 1, 2025. Tenant is hereby granted two options to extend this lease for an additional five years per option upon mutual written agreement between parties. The monthly rent shall be $4,189.00 and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI); providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. | close and introduce | Pass |
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2025-O-53
| 1 | 5. | Final Readings | Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between the City of Laredo and I35 Church for a property located at 1720 E Hillside, Laredo, Texas 78041, legally described as a building #2075 for approximately 8,184 square feet. Lease term shall be for five years commencing on April 1, 2025. Tenant is hereby granted two options to extend this lease for an additional five years per option upon mutual written agreement between parties. The monthly rent shall be $5,000 and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI); providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. | close and introduce | Pass |
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2025-O-32
| 1 | 6. | Third and final reading | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to grant a non-exclusive franchise to Coyote Enviro STX to use the present and future streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, sideways, easements and other public rights-of-way of the City of Laredo, Texas for purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a commercial container refuse gathering and disposing service, setting for terms and conditions to govern the franchise; Providing a severability clause, a savings clause and an effective date. Franchise fees will be deposited into General Fund. | approve | Pass |
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2025-O-27
| 1 | 7. | 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 for approximately 1,020 square feet at Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge (Bridge II). Lease term will be for one year commencing April 1, 2025, and ending on March 31, 2026. The monthly rent will be $5,400.00. The lease agreement may be renewed for two additional one year period, upon mutual agreement of the parties. The lease may be terminated by either party with a thirty day notice. Lease payments will be deposited in the Bridge System Fund. | | |
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2025-O-28
| 1 | 8. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 15, “Health and Sanitation,” Article VI “No Smoking in Public Places” of the Code of Ordinances, updating Section 15-78 “Definitions”, and section 15-80 “Designation of Smoking Area” providing protocols for required signage; providing a severability clause; providing a savings clause; and providing for an effective date. | | |
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2025-O-29
| 1 | 9. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 3.8 acres, located east of Bob Bullock Loop and south of Date Palm Drive, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District).
ZC-013-2025
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2025-O-30
| 1 | 10. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate revenues and expenditures in the amount of $435,000.00 for the Health Resources & Services Administration, HIV Ryan White 340B drug pricing reimbursement program, with no match, for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - HIV Ryan White 340B Program. | | |
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2025-O-31
| 1 | 11. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the city of Laredo, Texas amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 18.7 acres, located south of Sierra Vista Boulevard and west of Cuatro Vientos Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District).
ZC-018-2025
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2025-O-33
| 1 | 12. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate revenues and expenditures in the amount of $250,000.00 for the Methodist Healthcare Ministries, Juntos for Better Health Grant, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, with two one-year extensions through December 31, 2027 for a total grant amount of $750,000.00. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department fund - Juntos for Better Health. | | |
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2025-O-36
| 1 | 13. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 7 and Lot 8, Block 2084, Eastern Division, located at 1802 and 1804 Milk Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District).
ZC-012-2025
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2025-O-37
| 1 | 14. | Final Readings | Final Reading Ordinance Amending City of Laredo Code of Ordinances Chapter 28, Article IX Public Right-Of-Way Management - Division 1. Sections 28-165 Definitions and Section 28-167 Field Utility Coordination; Defining hydro-excavation. Mandating hydro-excavation to expose existing utilities in the Public Right-Of-Way that provide for a greater control to reduce the potential damages of the City of Laredo’s infrastructure in Public Right-of-Way. | | |
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2025-O-38
| 1 | 15. | 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 Auto Body Repair (Paint and Body Shop) on Lot 7 and Lot 8, Block 2084, Eastern Division, located at 1802 and 1804 Milk Street.
ZC-001-2025
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2025-O-39
| 1 | 16. | Final Readings | Concerning a voluntary annexation application by Lucia Elizondo Paez, on behalf of All Carriers, Inc., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 8.55 acres, more or less, located south of FM 1472 and southeast of Thiesel 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-005-2024
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2025-O-40
| 1 | 17. | Final Readings | 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 13.4940 acres, more or less, located west of West Peak Road and north of El Pico 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-006-2024
District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez | | |
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2025-O-41
| 1 | 18. | Final Readings | Concerning a voluntary annexation application by Shashi Vaswani on behalf of Bastrop RM Investments, altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 120.32 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-007-2024
District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez | | |
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2025-O-42
| 1 | 19. | 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 Lot 1, Block 1, North America Industrial Park, Phase I, located at 102 North America Road, Suite Number 4 (833.35 square feet).
ZC-002-2025
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2025-O-43
| 1 | 20. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 5, Block 2, Martinez Business Park, Unit 2, located at 1414 Jacaman Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
ZC-016-2025
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2025-O-44
| 1 | 21. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 9.6 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located north of Avenida Los Presidentes and east of Cuatro Vientos Road, from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District).
ZC-093-2024
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2025-O-45
| 1 | 22. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 29.4 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located south of La Arboleda Boulevard and west of EG Ranch Road, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) and R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District).
ZC-003-2025
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2025-O-46
| 1 | 23. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 5.1 acres, as further described by metes or bounds in attached Exhibit A, located north of Facultad Boulevard and west of US Highway 83, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
ZC-004-2025
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2025-O-47
| 1 | 24. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4, Block 848, Eastern Division, located at 1519 East San Pedro Street, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
ZC-010-2025
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2025-O-48
| 1 | 25. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 1.59 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located at 5601 Lago del Valle Drive, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District).
ZC-011-2025
District III | | |
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2025-O-49
| 1 | 26. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the east one-half (1/2) of Lot 2, Block 248, Western Division, located at 914 Coke Street, from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
ZC-020-2025
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2025-O-50
| 1 | 27. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 8, Block 261, Eastern Division, located at 1907 Monterrey Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District).
ZC-021-2025
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25-363
| 1 | 28. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve a purchase contract with vendor Convergint in the amount of $137,870.36 utilizing the Omnia Contract R220702. This purchase is for a new security camera system for the Federal Inspection Station/Customs and Border Patrol building at Laredo International Airport. Funding is available in the Laredo International Airport Fund. | approve | Pass |
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2025-R-82
| 1 | 29. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of Laredo, Texas, expressing support for border security measures that protect public safety while safeguarding the city's economic, cultural, and historic integrity, and affirming a commitment to cooperate with federal and state authorities to develop effective and sustainable security solutions. | approve | Pass |
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25-432
| 1 | 30. | Staff Report | Discussion and possible action to address the newly created municipal judge position following the approval of the Charter Revision requiring two full-time municipal judges, to provide for a process for appointment pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 29.011 and Texas Elections Code Section 201.027, and any other matters incident thereto. | table | Pass |
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25-293
| 1 | 31. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder Zertuche Construction LLC, Laredo, TX in the amount not to exceed $1,180,333.00 for FY24-ENG-50 North Central Park Inclusive Playground Phase II Project for the total base bid including a $20,000.00 contingency allowance. The construction contract time for the project is 130 working days. Funding is available in the 2024 Certificate of Obligation Bond and Capital Improvement Fund.
1. Zertuche Construction, LLC, Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid Amount $1,180,333.00
2. G4 Construction Co. (Mage 4Group, Ltd.), Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid Amount $1,250,680.00
Refer to attached letter of recommendation from Slay Architecture, Laredo, TX | approve | Pass |
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25-294
| 1 | 32. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a construction contract to the sole, responsible, responsive bidder Sima Contractors, LLC., Laredo, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $2,845,000.00 for the FY24-ENG-55 World Trade Bridge Building Improvements Project for the total base bid. Construction contract time is 270 working days. Funding is available in the Bridge Construction Projects Fund and 2022 Bridge Revenue Bond.
1. Sima Contractors, LLC, Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid Amount: $2,845,000.00
Refer to attached letter of recommendation from Sepulveda Associates Architects, Inc., Laredo, Texas. | | |
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25-337
| 1 | 33. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of FY24-ENG-09 Maria Elida Benavides Restroom and Sidewalk ADA Project as complete, including all warranty certificates, release of retainage, and final payment in the amount of $17,830.00 to ALC Construction, Inc., Laredo, Texas and approval of change order no. 1 to balance final quantities. The final construction contract amount is $101,800.00. Funding is available in the 2022 Certificate of Obligations Fund- District 2 Priority Funds and the Community Development Fund. | | |
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25-427
| 1 | 34. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing for the City Manager to grant a blanket easement to the STATE OF TEXAS, acting by and through the Texas Facilities Commission until such time as the Easement Property is further defined. Upon completion of the Texas Barrier Infrastructure construction on this parcel, Grantee will provide Grantor with a professional ground survey including a plat and field notes defining the precise location of the Easement Property located at 102 State Highway 255 in Webb County, Texas and being THE SURFACE ONLY of a tract of land, situated in ABSTRACT 502, SUR 1462 WCSL 48.013 ACS. The Temporary Construction Easement will automatically terminate and revert to the Grantor, free and clear of any right, title, or interest in Grantee, upon whichever first occurs: (i) the completion of construction of the Easement Facilities on the Easement Property; or (ii) twenty-four (24) months following the date hereof. There is no financial impact at this time. | table | Pass |
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25-439
| 1 | 35. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award electrical services contract FY25-041 with Triple H Field Services, LLC, Corpus Christi, Texas in an annual amount of $900,000.00 and for the total contract value of $3,600,000.00. This contract is for electrical services necessary for the installation and maintenance of streetlights and traffic signal lights for the Traffic Division. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties and contingent on availability of appropriated funds. Funding is available in the General Fund - Traffic Safety Division. | | |
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25-400
| 1 | 36. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize a purchase from sole source provider Bigbelly Solar LLC, Needham, Massachusetts, for the solar trash can compactors in an amount not to exceed $87,690.00 through Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) grant requirement. The grant was accepted as part of Ordinance 2024-O-022 on February 20th, 2024 and requires no matching funds or in-kind services. | | |
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25-299
| 1 | 37. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew contract FY23-023 to Night Owl Security, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated annual amount of $1,500,000.00 for providing city wide security guard services at various municipal buildings/locations. The term of this contract was for a period of two years with the option to renew for three additional one year periods. This is the first of three extension periods. Funding is available in the respective departmental budgets. | | |
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2025-R-50
| 1 | 38. | 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 no to exceed $250,000.00, to the State of Texas, Office of the Governor for the FY2026 Border Zone Fire Department’s Grant Program to fund the acquisition of new rescue equipment in order to improve the department’s response time to distress calls. Grant has no match at the time of application. This notice of funding opportunity is on a reimbursement basis. Funding is available in the Special Fire Grants Fund - Border Zone Grant Account. | | |
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25-186
| 1 | 39. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve a purchase with FarrWest Environmental Supply, Inc. in the amount of $89,850.00 for a HazMat ThreatID, which gives emergency and military responders the ability to accurately identify a vast range of chemical threats with a single, portable, battery-operated system. We are utilizing the Buyboard Cooperative Contract #718-23. Funding is available in the General Fund - Fire Department. | | |
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25-285
| 1 | 40. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual parts/service contract FY23-039 for repairs to the City's lawn maintenance equipment with 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 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 two additional one-year extension periods upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. | | |
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25-287
| 1 | 41. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual parts/labor service contract FY24-048 for off/road heavy and mid-size construction support equipment with:
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 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 two additional one year extension periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. | | |
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25-290
| 1 | 42. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award parts/service contract FY25-034 to the following vendors:
1). Bone’s Custom Cycles, Laredo, TX in an annual amount up to $130,000.00 and two-year amount of $260,000.00 (Primary Vendor);
2). Laredo Mechanical Industrial Services, Laredo, TX in an annual amount up to $75,000.00 and two-year amount of $150,000.00 (Secondary Vendor);
3). Gutierrez Machine & Welding Shop, Laredo, TX in an amount up to $75,000.00 and two-year amount of $150,000.00 (Secondary Vendor);
for providing small and large size trailer repair services for the Fleet 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. This contract can be renewed for three additional one year extension periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Fleet Management fund. | | |
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25-291
| 1 | 43. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award annual parts/service contract FY25-035 to the sole bidder Bone's Custom Cycles, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $85,000.00 per year and a total $170,000.00 for two years 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 two years 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. All parts and services will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. | | |
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25-351
| 1 | 44. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew contract FY24-049 to the sole bidder RPM Parts & Small Engines, Laredo, TX, in an annual amount up to $139,500.00 for a total contract value of $558,000.00 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 is for a one year period beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. The contract has three additional one year renewal periods upon mutual agreement of the parties. This is the first extension of three. All parts and services will be secured on an as needed basis and funding will be from the user’s department budget. | | |
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25-352
| 1 | 45. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew contract FY24-043 to the sole bidder Chkn Peak Bikes & Fitness, Laredo, TX, in an annual amount up to $80,000.00 for a total contract value of $320,000.00 for providing preventative maintenance, labor parts, and repairs to Recreation Centers. The term of this contract is for a one year period beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract has three additional one year renewal periods upon mutual agreement of the parties. This is the first extension of three. Funding is available in General Fund - Parks & Recreation Department. | | |
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2025-R-66
| 1 | 46. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and Roberto Garza for a proposed multi-family project located at 3502 S. Urbahn Ave., Lot 2, Block X14A, Eastern Division that consists of new construction, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) 2. This agreement will be for a ten year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $2,939,799.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $14,923.10 and estimated total fee waivers of $15,185.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. This project is located within City Council District II. | | |
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2025-R-67
| 1 | 47. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City Of Laredo, Texas authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and Luis Alfredo Castillo for a proposed project located at 2416 Ventura St, Lot 2, Block 624, Western Division that consists of residential single family, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $178,000.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $507.62 and estimated total fee waivers of $970.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. This project is located within City Council District VIII. | | |
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2025-R-05
| 1 | 48. | 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 $17,776.92 from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the funding of FY2025 Criminal Justice Grant Program - Laredo Police Department (LPD) Mental Health/Crisis Intervention Unit. The grant performance period is October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. This funding will be utilized for overtime and training for the LPD Mental Health/Crisis Intervention Unit. No local match is required. Grant is accounted for in the Special Police Fund. | | |
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2025-R-61
| 1 | 49. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $76,000.00 to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the FY2026 General Victim Assistance Program Grant under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) for the period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This grant will fund training, supplies, and contractual services affiliated with the grant program. The 20% required match for the City of Laredo is approximately $15,200.00, from General Fund. Grant funding will be available in the Special Police Fund. | | |
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2025-R-62
| 1 | 50. | 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 $50,000.00 to the Office of The Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division, to fund the FY2026 Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Program for the period of October 01, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This funding will provide overtime funds for details which will utilize target enforcement techniques against criminal and transnational organizations responsible for violent criminal activity. No local match is required. Grant will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. | | |
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2025-R-63
| 1 | 51. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $77,935.00 to the Office of The Governor, Criminal Justice Division, to fund the FY2026 Body-Worn Camera Grant Program. The grant performance period is from October 01, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The purpose of this grant program is to aid municipal police departments in establishing or enhancing body-worn camera (BWC) programs. The 25% required match for the City of Laredo is approximately $19,500.00, from General Fund. Funding will be available in the Special Police Fund. | | |
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2025-R-64
| 1 | 52. | 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 $63,975.00 to the Office of The Governor, Homeland Security Grant Division for the purpose of funding the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) - Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA) Grant. This funding will be utilized to purchase a portable x-ray system for the Laredo Police Department Bomb Squad Unit. No local match is required. Grant will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. | | |
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2025-R-75
| 1 | 53. | Resolution | A resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $55,500.00 to the Office of Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the funding of FY 2026 Criminal Justice Grant Program - Laredo Police Department (LPD) Mental Health/Crisis Intervention Unit for the period of October 01, 2025 though September 30, 2026. This funding will be utilized for overtime and training for the LPD Mental Health/Crisis Intervention Unit. No local match is required. Grant will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. | | |
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2025-R-76
| 1 | 54. | Resolution | A resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $85,600.00 to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the funding of FY 2026 Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program for the period of September 01, 2025 through August 31, 2026. The purpose of this grant program is to provide law enforcement agencies with funding to equip peace officers with rifle-resistant vests. This grant does not require matching funds. Grant will be accounted for the Special Police Fund. | | |
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25-187
| 1 | 55. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase of 2025 Ford Mavericks with emergency lights and graphics from Sames Motor Company, Laredo, TX. in the amount of $346,225.00. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the TIPS USA contract number 240901. Funding is available in the 2009, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Certificate of Obligation Bonds. | | |
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25-344
| 1 | 56. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between the City of Laredo and L.A. Ventures D.E.L. Inc. for the property located at 6909 Springfield Ave, Suite 200B, Laredo, Texas 78041, in the amount of $92,260.00 for the term period of April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026, for City of Laredo Police Department Auto Theft Task Force operations with the option to extend for an additional year, contingent upon funding availability. Funding is available in the Auto Theft Task Force Fund. | | |
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25-365
| 1 | 57. | Consent Agenda | Motion to approve property tax refunds as required by Section 31.11 of the Texas Property Tax Code. One refund is for $540.00 payable to Steve R. and Sara Alicia Trautmann due to an overpayment, and the second refund is for $1,107.03 payable to Propel Tax due to a payment error. | | |
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25-368
| 1 | 58. | Consent Agenda | Motion to approve tax roll adjustments for the month of January 2025. The amounts adjusted represent a decrease of $74,239.83 for prior year taxes and a decrease of $203,641.30 for current year taxes. The aggregate adjustment represents a decrease of $277,881.13. 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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25-54
| 1 | 59. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to award an engineering services contract to Plummer Associates, Inc. of Austin Texas in the amount of $168,281.00 for the renewal of the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permits for the Laredo/Colombia Wastewater Treatment Plant (L/CWWTP), South Laredo WWTP, Manadas Creek WWTP, Sombreretillo WWTP, and Jefferson Water Treatment plant. Permit renewal packages for the plants must be submitted to TCEQ before May 2025. Funding is available in the Sewer System- Construction Fund. | | |
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25-295
| 1 | 60. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a two-year supply contract number FY25-036 to the sole bidder:
1) Emperor Services LLC, Laredo, Texas in an annual amount up to $700,000.00 and a two-year total of $1,400,000.00 for the purchase of:
a. Bull Gravel picked up by City Trucks - $20.00/Cubic Yard;
b. Bull Gravel delivered to Public Works and Utilities Job Site - $33.00/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- $34.00/ton;
e. Flexible Base-Caliche picked up by City Trucks - $ 9.75/Cubic Yard;
f. Flexible Base-Caliche delivered to Public Works and Utilities Job Site-$19.35/ Cubic Yard.
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 two years beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for three additional one year periods, each upon mutual agreement of the parties and contingent upon future funding appropriations. All materials are purchased on an as needed ba | | |
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25-361
| 1 | 61. | Staff Report | Discussion with possible action on ongoing audits and/or irregularities identified by the Internal Auditor including the potential assignments of other and/or additional auditing duties; and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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25-430
| 1 | 62. | Staff Report | Presentation on the Laredo Rising Initiative, a comprehensive neighborhood revitalization program aimed at improving public safety, enhancing infrastructure, and fostering community engagement. This initiative seeks to reclaim neighborhoods from harmful influences, invest in public spaces, and strengthen resident involvement to create safer and more vibrant communities. | no action taken | |
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25-433
| 1 | 63. | Staff Report | Presentation by the City Manager on annual city goals and priorities for 2025. | no action taken | |
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25-204
| 1 | 64. | Closed Session | Request for Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.074(a)(1) to review past-year's performance and set next year's goals, priorities, and performance measures for the City Manager; and any other matters incident thereto.
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2025-RT-12
| 1 | 65. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | Motion to ratify and amend the contract terms for FY23-011 with Laredo Occupational Center, LLC, Laredo, Texas for the purchase of occupational medical services. The original contract terms were for an initial three-year period with the option to renew for one additional two-year period. On February 5, 2024, the contract was renewed for one additional one -year period. Staff is requesting that this contract’s current extension period be extended to February 5, 2026 with the remaining extension periods be amended to two one -year extension periods upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the El Metro Operations. | approve | Pass |
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25-C-27
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action on improving efficiency, review and approval of City grant submission process and any matters related thereto. | approve | Pass |
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25-C-29
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action to coordinate City PIO and CVB offices with the Webb County Heritage Foundation to amplify efforts to celebrate the City of Laredo's 270th Birthday this Spring; and any matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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25-C-16
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action to amend the current or enter into a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Diocese of Laredo to add additional overflow parking at Divine Mercy Park which would be open to the public, and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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25-C-28
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible action regarding the possibility of re-striping Bulldog Drive next to Alexander High School to allow increased public street parking for high school students, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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25-C-22
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action regarding improvements to Riverbank Drive; including status on improved crosswalks, signage, street parking, with possible modifications to relevant fine schedules, and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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25-C-30
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action on Autism Coalition work within the BRC, status of the All Kinds of Minds Master Plan, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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