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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: As Amended
Meeting date/time: 4/2/2024 5:30 PM Minutes status: Approved  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers
A-2024-R-05
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REC.-10 11.RecognitionRecognition of City of Laredo Employees who celebrated "Milestone" Years of Service during the month of March.tablePass Action details Not available
APPT. - 27 11.AppointmentAppointment by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño of Leslie Cortez to the Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee.    Action details Not available
APPT. - 31 12.AppointmentAppointment by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño of Juan Caballero to the Laredo Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 (Downtown TIRZ).   Action details Not available
APPT. - 28 13.AppointmentReappointment by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño of Jose Ceballos and Wilfredo Martinez to the Laredo Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 (Downtown TIRZ).    Action details Not available
APPT. - 29 14.AppointmentAppointment by Mayor Pro Tempore Ruben Gutierrez Jr. of Ricardo Rodriguez to the Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course Advisory Committee.    Action details Not available
APPT. - 26 15.AppointmentAppointment by Councilman Ricardo Rangel Jr. of Victor Villarreal to the Library Advisory Committee.   Action details Not available
APPT. - 30 16.AppointmentAppointment by Council Member Alberto Torres of Mario Perez to the Animal Care Services Advisory Committee.    Action details Not available
APPT. - 25 17.AppointmentAppointment by City Manager of Jose Ruiz to Keep Laredo Beautiful.   Action details Not available
APPT. - 32 18.AppointmentAppointment by Council Member Vanessa Perez of David Vasquez to the Laredo Fin Arts & Culture Commission.   Action details Not available
24-0679 11.Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinancePublic Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Royal Oaks Subdivision, Phase I, located at 110 Willow Oak Street, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed zone change and staff does not support the application. ZC-011-2024 District IIItablePass Action details Not available
24-0683 12.Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinancePublic Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Lomas del Sur Subdivision, Unit 1, located at 2301 and 2319 Lomas del Sur Boulevard, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed zone change and staff does not support the application. ZC-025-2024 District IIclose and introducePass Action details Not available
24-0648 13.Public HearingPublic Hearing to approve exterior alterations, which include the creation and addition of a door and two windows on the east side of the building on Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10, Block 34, Western Division, located at 1016 Iturbide Street (Suite 9). This property is within the Old Mercado District. The Historic District Landmark Board failed to establish quorum on March 14, 2024, therefore, the item is being presented for Council consideration pursuant to Municipal Code of Ordinances Section 2-156, which states, "To the extent permitted by law, if a committee is unable to establish a quorum for a regularly scheduled meeting, the city manager may bypass the committee and place any item on the committee's agenda for that meeting on the next regularly scheduled city council meeting." (Ordinance Number 2018-O-050) Staff does not support the application. HD-002-2024 District VIIItablePass Action details Not available
24-0649 14.Public HearingPublic Hearing to approve an addition of a double iron gate to the main entrance of the building and altering the second level by adding a false door and restoring 6 windows on Lot 2, Block 41, Western Division, located at 516 Flores Avenue. The property is within the Old Mercado Historic District. The Historic District Landmark Board failed to establish quorum on March 14, 2024, therefore, the item is being presented for Council consideration pursuant to Municipal Code of Ordinances Section 2-156, which states, "To the extent permitted by law, if a committee is unable to establish a quorum for a regularly scheduled meeting, the city manager may bypass the committee and place any item on the committee's agenda for that meeting on the next regularly scheduled city council meeting." (Ordinance Number 2018-O-050) Staff supports the application with the exception of the addition of the false door on 2nd level, and recommends the proposed false door remain a window HD-003-2024 District VIIIclose and introducePass Action details Not available
24-0650 15.Public HearingPublic Hearing to approve exterior alterations and addition of two new roofs, new construction, and attached signage on Lots 1, 8, 9, and 10, Block 42, Western Division, located at 901 Hidalgo Street. This property is within the Old Mercardo Historic District. The Historic District Landmark Board failed to establish quorum on March 14, 2024, therefore, the item is being presented for Council consideration pursuant to Municipal Code of Ordinances Section 2-156, which states, "To the extent permitted by law, if a committee is unable to establish a quorum for a regularly scheduled meeting, the City Manager may bypass the committee and place any item on the committee's agenda for that meeting on the next regularly scheduled city council meeting." (Ordinance Number 2018-O-050) Staff supports the application with the exception of replacing Building C’s existing roof with a low slope metal roof, and recommends Building C’s roof be replaced with the same or similar roofing materials as that which currently exist. HD-004-2024 District VIIIclose and introducePass Action details Not available
24-0624 16.Public HearingPublic Hearing providing community residents an opportunity to comment on their housing and community needs and the projects they wish to see funded. Comments received will be made part of the City’s 2024-2025 One Year Action Plan that will outline how funding for the programs listed below, will be utilized. Grants are made available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City’s Community Development Department is planning its 2024 projects/activities based on the past 2023 allocation, as estimated below: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) $3,228,384.00 HOME Investment Partnership Grant (HOME) $1,260,999.00 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) $299,176.00 Activities/Projects planned for the 2024-2025 Action Year are contingent on approved allocation amounts. All proposed activities’ budgets will be proportionally increased or decreased from the estimated funding levels to match actual allocation amounts. Any changes to the activities/projects due to changes in allocation will be reflected in the City’s 2024 One Year Action Plan. The public may prclose and introducePass Action details Not available
24-0664 17.Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinanceIntroductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the budget and appropriate $52,579.00 to the FY23-24 Laredo International Airport Budget for funding the FY 2024 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG). Funds are being awarded by the Office of the Governor’s Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD). This funding will be used for overtime and fringe benefit expenses used for Stonegarden Operations by Airport Law Enforcement. No local match is required.introduce  Action details Not available
24-0667 18.Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinanceIntroductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the budget and appropriate the award of an annual allocation from the Office of the State Comptroller’s Law Enforcement Education Funds Program for a total amount of $3,049.00 to the Laredo International Airport Fund. This funding will be used for the purpose of funding expenses related to the continuing education of full-time officers and law enforcement support at the Laredo International Airport. No local match is required.   Action details Not available
24-0666 19.Introductory OrdinanceIntroductory Ordinance amending Ordinance Number 2021-O-096, authorizing the City Manager to amend lease agreement between the City of Laredo, as LESSOR, and City of Laredo Health Department, as LESSEE, approved by Ordinance No. 2021-O-096 dated April 19, 2021, by amending Section 2.01(C.), Commencement of Term, by extending the renewal option terms from two one-year renewal option periods to two three-year renewal option periods, to end the first renewal option period on April 30, 2027. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in effect; providing for an effective date. All revenue funds will be allocated to Airport Operations Fund.   Action details Not available
24-0627 110.Introductory OrdinanceIntroductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to grant a license agreement between The City of Laredo, Texas, a municipal corporation and Axtel, S.A.B de C.V., formerly known as Alestra S. de R.L. de C.V., a Mexican corporation dated April 8, 2024 for the use of one fiber/cable tray affixed beneath the Juarez Lincoln Bridge and 519 linear feet of right-of-way. The term of the agreement shall be for five years commencing at 12:00 am, April 8, 2024 and terminating at 12:00 pm April 7, 2029. Annual fee shall be $37,025.00 and will increase by 5% every year the license is in place. In addition to the fee, Licensee shall pay a $9.76 linear foot right-of-way fee, and will increase by 5% every year. Total amount for the first year for the annual fee and right-of-way fee is $43,797.95 and will be accounted for in the General Fund.   Action details Not available
24-0635 111.Introductory OrdinanceIntroductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to grant a license agreement between The City of Laredo, Texas, a municipal corporation and VTX Communications, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, dated February 4, 2024 for the use of one inner duct in the Juarez Lincoln Bridge and 640 linear feet of right-of-way. The term of the agreement shall be for five years commencing at 12:00 a.m., February 4, 2024 and terminating at 12:00 p.m. February 3, 2029. Annual duct fee shall be $43,558.00 and will increase by 5% every year the license is in place. In addition to the duct fee, Licensee shall pay a $13.05 linear foot right-of-way fee, and will increase by 5% every year. Total amount for the first year for the annual fee and right-of-way fee is $51,910.00 and will be accounted for in the General Fund.   Action details Not available
24-0692 112.Introductory OrdinanceAn Introductory Ordinance amending Chapter 31 (Utilities), Article V (Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan) sections 31-195 through 31-242. Amending sections 31-195, 31-196, 31-197, 31-199, 31-203, 31-204,31-207, 31-208, 31-211, 31-212, 31-215, 31-217, 31-218, 31-220, 31-222, 31-237, 31-238, 31-240 and deleting sections 31-209, 31-223, 31-224. Providing for severability and publication date. This amendment incorporates changes such as a new irrigation schedule, enhancing outdoor water management, imposing restrictions on non-essential water usage, establishing triggers for drought responses, and introducing automatic citation protocols.tablePass Action details Not available
2024-O-037 113.Final ReadingsFinal reading authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Bethany House of Laredo only for the ungated parking lot located on 501 San Agustin Ave., also known as Lincoln Parking Lot. Lot 5 Block 42, Western Division in the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas. The new lease terms will be of twenty (20) years with an annual rate set and agreed by both parties at two-thousand five-hundred dollars ($2,500.00) per year. Revenue will be deposited in the Parking Meters Fund.approve final readingPass Action details Not available
2024-O-038 114.Final ReadingsAmending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 0.07-acre tract, 1.32-acre tract, and 2.00-acre tract, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located south of FM 1472 Road and east of Minerales Annex Road, from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). ZC-028-2024 District VII   Action details Not available
2024-O-039 115.Final ReadingsAmending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 0.3007 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located north of Cielito Lindo Boulevard and west of Cuatro Vientos Road, from R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District). ZC-024-2024 District I   Action details Not available
2024-O-040 116.Final ReadingsConcerning a voluntary annexation application by Shashi Vaswani, on behalf of Bastrop RM Investments LLC., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 151.19 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and West of FM 3338. Providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning. Staff supports the application and initial zoning. AN-001-2023 District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez   Action details Not available
2024-O-041 117.Final ReadingsAn Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 6, Article VII, Section 120 of the Code of Ordinances by adding sub-section (d) to allow for individuals who owe fees to Laredo Animal Care Services to be able to perform community service hours as a method of payment towards the fees owed. Community service hours must be performed at the Laredo Animal Care Services Facility; every hour will have a value of $12.50.   Action details Not available
2024-O-042 118.Final ReadingsConcerning a voluntary annexation application by Steve LaMantia on behalf of Needmore Dolores, LLC., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 303.02 acres, more or less, located north of State Highway 255 and east of FM 1472. Providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) and B-3 (Community Business District). The applicant originally requested an initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) and B-4 (Highway Commercial District), but amended the application in favor of an M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) and B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and recommended approval of the initial zoning of the area proposed as M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) and denial of the initial zoning of the area proposed as B-4 (Highway Commercial District), and instead recommended    Action details Not available
2024-O-043 119.Final ReadingsConcerning a voluntary annexation application by Juan Gabriel Gonzalez on behalf of PARGON Group, LLC., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 0.598 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of Copper Mine Road. Providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning. Staff supports the application and initial zoning. AN-010-2023 District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez   Action details Not available
2024-O-044 120.Final ReadingsConcerning a voluntary annexation application by Steve LaMantia on behalf of Needmore Ranch II, LTD., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 8.15 acres, more or less, located north of State Highway 255 and West of FM 1472. Providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning. Staff supports the application and initial zoning. AN-011-2023 District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez   Action details Not available
2024-O-045 121.Final ReadingsConcerning a voluntary annexation application by Radcliffe Killam II on behalf of Charco Land Sales, LLC., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 289.72 acres, more or less, located north of east Del Mar Boulevard and east of Bob Bullock Loop. Providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning. Staff supports the application and initial zoning. AN-012-2023 District VI - Cm. Dr. David Tyler King   Action details Not available
2024-O-046 122.Final ReadingsConcerning the voluntary annexation application by Jesse J. Martinez on behalf of J&H Rentals, altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 13.15 acres, more or less, located south of State Highway 359 and east of Las Missiones Boulevard. Providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing an initial zoning of B-4 (Highway Commercial District) and B-3 (Community Business District). The applicant originally requested an initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) but amended the application in favor of a B-4 (Highway Commercial District) and B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning of the areas proposed as B-4 (Highway Commercial District) and B-3 (Community Business District). Staff supports the application and amended initial zoning. AN-013-2023 District III - Cm. Melissa R. Cigarroa   Action details Not available
2024-O-047 123.Final ReadingsConcerning a voluntary annexation application by George M. Beckelhymer on behalf of Pinnacle Mines Investments, LLC., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 58.3348 acres, more or less, located west of FM 1472 and north of Vidal Cantu Road. Providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning. Staff supports the application and initial zoning. AN-014-2023 District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez   Action details Not available
2024-O-048 124.Final ReadingsConcerning a voluntary annexation application by Jeff Swain on behalf of USATSM Inc., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 50.72 acres, more or less, located east of FM 1472 and north of Pinto Valle Drive. Providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning. Staff supports the application and initial zoning. AN-015-2023 District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez   Action details Not available
2024-O-050 125.Final ReadingsFinal Reading authorizing the City Manager to execute legal documents conveying to AEP Texas Inc., a 10 foot wide utility and fiber easement and Right-of-Way within a portion of Blocks X, Y, Z, 08-A & 08-B Western Division. The City of Laredo is the current owner of the parcels. More particularly described by Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made part of; Providing for an effective date.   Action details Not available
2024-R-133 126.ResolutionAuthorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $52,579.00 from the Office of The Governor’s Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the purpose of funding the FY 2024 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG). This funding will be for overtime and fringe benefit expenses used for Stonegarden operations by airport law enforcement. No local match is required   Action details Not available
2024-R-134 127.ResolutionAuthorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $3,049.00 from the State Comptroller’s Law Enforcement Education Funds Program for the purpose of funding expenses related to the continuing education of full-time officers and law enforcement support at the Laredo International Airport. No local match is required. Funding will be available in the Airport Operations Fund.   Action details Not available
24-0644 128.Consent AgendaConsideration to award contract FY24-012 to sole bidder, EAN Holdings, LLC, dba Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Rent-A-Car, St. Louis, MO, in order to provide management and operation of an automobile rental concession in the terminal building at the City of Laredo International Airport. The term of the contract shall be a period of three years beginning the date of its execution. This contract may be renewed one additional three-year extension period upon mutual agreement of both parties with the same terms and conditions. The leased counter space monthly rent shall be in the amount of $699.46 and the monthly rent for the use of 39 parking spaces shall be in the amount of $897.00. The Minimum Annual Guarantee for the first year of this agreement is a total of $178,905.00. Total revenue for the first year of this term will be at a minimum of $198,062.52. All services will be secured on an as needed basis.   Action details Not available
24-0577 129.Consent AgendaAuthorizing the City Manager to enter into multiple contracts and award (HOME-ARP) American Rescue Plan funds made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the total amounts of: 1. $61,840.00 to Bethany House of Laredo, Inc., for supportive services ($38,160.00) and Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) ($23,680.00). 2. $2,450,000.00 to Laredo Housing Authority for supportive services ($150,000.00) and development of affordable housing ($2,300,000.00). 3. $50,000.00 to Catholic Charities of Laredo for tenant based rental assistance ($50,000.00).   Action details Not available
24-0654 130.Consent AgendaAuthorizing the City Manager to rescind the donation to San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato of one Hurst Jaws of Life, 15 sets of Wildland gear and ten sets of bunker gear, and authorizing the donation of that same equipment to the Patronato del Cuerpo de Bomberos de San Miguel de Allende, A.C. All equipment will be used for public service purposes. All equipment has a book value of zero.   Action details Not available
2024-R-128 131.ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) No. 3483-02-002 with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for an On-System Project funded through the Urban Connectivity Program, Metropolitan Area Corridor Program, Preventative Maintenance & Rehab Program, and Surface Transportation Program Metropolitan Mobility. This project consists of constructing a new location roadway, SH 84, from FM 1472 to IH 35, approximately 8.43 mi long. The project includes the limits of the new location roadway Hachar-Reuthinger, previously referenced in AFA 0922-33-165. As a result, the original AFA for CSJ: 0922-33-165 will be terminated. The City of Laredo and the Texas Department of Transportation have negotiated terms of an Advanced Funding Agreement in the estimated amount of $210,626,999.00, with federal participation in the estimated amount of $126,294,218.00, state participation in the estimated amount of $49,266,346.00 and local participation in the estimated amount of $35,700,000.00. State participation will cover 100% of environmental, ROW mapp   Action details Not available
24-0524 132.Consent AgendaConsideration for approval of Fasken Community Center Pool & Amenities Project, including site work and water features as complete, approval of change order #3, a total decrease of $65,277.43 to balance quantities, release of retainage, and approval of final payment of $44,240.35 to Celso Gonzalez Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas. The final construction amount including this change order is $512,231.17. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund and 2019 Certificate of Obligation Bond.tablePass Action details Not available
24-0583 133.Consent AgendaRatification of the agreement with Studio Cortes, LLC. in the amount not to exceed $54,016.00 for the completion of Fasken Tree House in accordance with established terms and conditions. The completion date for this project is May 31, 2024, and no extension of time will be granted. In the event that the project is not completed on time, Studio Cortes will be responsible to pay liquidated damages in the amount of $200.00 for each consecutive calendar day after this deadline. Funding is available in the District VII priority fund and Capital Improvement Fund.   Action details Not available
24-0532 134.Consent AgendaAuthorizing the City Manager to select and negotiate a professional service contract with the top ranked consultant for the City of Laredo Solidarity Colombia Bridge Expansion RFQ FY24-ENG-12. A total of two firms responded to the request for qualifications on February 8, 2024, and both firms conducted presentations before the evaluation committee on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. 1. LJA Engineering, Inc., Laredo, Texas 2. R.R.P. Consulting Engineers, L.L.C., McAllen, Texas The evaluation committee which consisted of City of Laredo staff and a member of the Port of Entry Advisor Committee, recommends the selection of LJA Engineering, Inc. Laredo, Texas. There is no financial impact at this time.   Action details Not available
2024-R-112 135.ResolutionRatification authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $249,325.02 to the State of Texas Office of the Governor, under the Public Safety Office for the Border Zone Fire Department Grant Program to purchase rescue equipment for the Laredo Fire Department. The grant has no match, and this notice of funding opportunity is on a reimbursement basis. Grant will be accounted in the Special Fire Grants Fund.   Action details Not available
24-0605 136.Consent AgendaConsideration to renew contract FY23-082 to Vara Hospice, LLC Vara Health, Laredo, Texas in an amount not to exceed $185,802.00 for an extended period of three months. This contract is for the migrant emergency shelter medical support and services including medical support to migrants, refuges, asylees, immigrants, equipment, medical supplies, vaccines, medications and other related equipment and supplies. The term of this contract shall be for a period of three months beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This contract can be renewed for two additional three-month periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the General Fund - Shelter and Services Program Grant.   Action details Not available
24-0610 137.Consent AgendaConsideration to award an annual supply contract with Galls LLC, Lexington, KY for the purchase of uniforms for firefighter cadets in an annual amount of $85,000.00 utilizing the Buyboard Cooperative Contract #670-22. Funding is available in the Fire Department - General Fund and America Rescue Plan Act.   Action details Not available
24-0596 138.Consent AgendaConsideration to renew the six-month supply contract FY21-094 with Arguindegui Oil Company, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $100,000.00 for the purchase of lubricants for the Fleet Department. All lubricants will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of six months beginning as of the date of its execution. At the time contract renewal notices were received, there was no price increase during this extension period; price changes will be governed by an index made up of the composite posted prices in the Laredo area of those companies published in the daily publication of Oil Price Information Service. This is the sixth of seven extension periods. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund.   Action details Not available
24-0600 139.Consent AgendaConsideration to renew supplies contract FY23-040 for the purchase of OEM parts for small and medium vehicles for the City’s Fleet Department with the following vendors: Section I: Rush Truck Center, Laredo, TX in an amount up to $450,000.00,(Primary Vendor); Doggett Freightliner, Laredo, TX in an amount up to $250,000.00, (Secondary Vendor); Section II: Doggett Freightliner, Laredo, TX in an amount up to $300,000.00 (Primary Vendor); Rush Truck Center, Laredo TX Section III: Rotex Truck Center, Laredo, TX in an amount up to $500,000.00 (Primary Vendor); Andy's Auto & Bus Air, Laredo, TX in an amount up to $75,000.00 (Secondary Vendor A/C Parts Only); Rush Truck Center, Laredo, TX in an amount up to $200,000.00 (Secondary Vendor Parts Only); Section IV: Rush Truck Center, Laredo, TX in an amount up to $85,000.00 (Primary Vendor); Doggett Freightliner, Laredo, TX in an amount up to $70,000.00 (Secondary Vendor); Section V: Rush Truck Center, Laredo, TX in amount up to $150,000.00 (Primary Vendor); Doggett Freightliner, Laredo, TX in amount up to $100,000.00 (Secondary Vendor). T   Action details Not available
24-0601 140.Consent AgendaConsideration to renew annual parts/service contract FY22-048 with Laredo Mechanical Industrial Services, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $220,000.00 for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) generator parts and services for the City's stationary and portable generators. There was no price increase during the last extension period. 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. This contract may be extended for one additional one-year period upon mutual agreement. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund.   Action details Not available
24-0646 141.Consent AgendaConsideration to renew contract FY23-015 for the general diesel engine repairs and parts/service for the City’s Fleet Department with the following vendors: 1. Cervantes Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $437,500.00 (Primary Vendor); and 2. Rush Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $125,000.00 (Secondary Vendor); and 3. Rotex Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $125,000.00 (Secondary Vendor); and 4. South Texas Auto Rebuilders, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $125,000.00 (Secondary Vendor). This contract establishes multiple vendors for general diesel engine repairs and provides the ability to outsource and expedite needed diesel engine repairs. 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 and compliance city code of ordinances. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This contract can be renewed one additional one-year extension period, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Fleet    Action details Not available
2024-R-118 142.ResolutionAuthorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Federal (TB/PC-Federal) Grant in the amount of $66,188.00 with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from September 01, 2024 through August 31, 2025, and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents resulting from the award of this grant. Funding is available in the TB/PC Federal Grant - Public Health Department Fund.   Action details Not available
2024-R-119 143.ResolutionAuthorizing the City Manager to submit a continuation application to the Texas Department of State Health Services through The South Texas Development Council (STDC), HIV Ryan White Grant in the amount of $173,573.00 with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from April 01, 2024 through August 31, 2024, 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 to the HIV Ryan White Grant - Public Health Department Fund.   Action details Not available
24-0762 144.Consent AgendaConsideration to approve a lease agreement with GARCO, located at 1632 E. Santa Gertrudis Laredo, TX 78041, in the amount not to exceed $44,064.00 per year for a total of $176,256.00 to allow the City of Laredo to operate on building and property situated at 1400 E. Corral in Kingsville, TX 78363. Term of the agreement is from April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2028; with option to renew one, two-year period. Funding is available in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Grant - Public Health Department Fund.   Action details Not available
24-0761 145.Consent AgendaConsideration for approval of a contract with Dental Odyssey, located at 5901 McPherson Rd Laredo, TX 78041, in the amount not to exceed $80,000.00 for dental services necessary within the scope of practice for the HIV Ryan White Program. Term of the agreement is from April 01, 2024 through March 31, 2025; with option to renew (1) one, two-year period. Funding is available in the HIV Ryan White Grant - Public Health Department Fund.   Action details Not available
24-0603 146.Consent AgendaAuthorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of two 2024 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles from Silsbee Fleet Group - 5426 Lake Country Chevrolet for the total amount of $51,960.50. This purchase will be made utilizing TIPS USA 210907 Automobiles contract. Funding is available in the IST Department Budget i-Series and Network divisions.   Action details Not available
24-0647 147.Consent AgendaMotion to ratify the purchase of paint with KEIM Mineral Coatings of America, Inc., Charlotte, NC, in the amount of $82,237.00 for the Lafayette Overpass Public Art Project (District 8). This project consists of the design, implementation and completion of a public art project upon the Lafayette Bridge. Funding is available in the 2019 Certificate of Obligation Bond.approvePass Action details Not available
24-0651 148.Consent AgendaConsideration to renew annual supply/service contract FY22-008 with the following vendors: a) Ruby's Air Conditioning, Laredo, Texas for an amount of $125,000.00 (Primary Vendor); b) Temprite Mechanical Inc., Laredo, Texas for an amount of $25,000.00 (Secondary Vendor); to provide HVAC repair services for various recreation centers. This contract establishes an hourly service rate and cost percentage for parts. There was no price increase during the last extension period. In case the primary vendor is unavailable, the secondary vendor will be contacted. This is the last extension period for this contract. All repair services will be purchased on an as-needed basis and funding is available in the Parks General Fund.   Action details Not available
2024-R-120 149.ResolutionAuthorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a memorandum of understanding between the City of Laredo Police Department (LPD) and Webb County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) for the purpose of providing office space for LPD sworn personnel within the jail facility to process arrestees with no cost to the City of Laredo.   Action details Not available
2024-R-121 150.ResolutionAuthorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a memorandum of understanding between the City of Laredo Police Department (LPD) and RollKall Technologies, LLC (RollKall) for the purpose of providing administrative and operational management service for off-duty employment for sworn personnel with no cost to the City of Laredo.tablePass Action details Not available
2024-R-122 151.ResolutionAuthorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $1,200,000.00 to the Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Grants Division for the purpose of funding the FY2025 Operation Lone Star (OLS) Grant Program. This grant will provide funding to pay for overtime, equipment, and supplies to reduce border-related criminal activity in Texas. No local match is required. Grant will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund.   Action details Not available
2024-R-123 152.ResolutionAuthorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $500,000.00 to the Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Grants Division for the purpose of funding the FY2025 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) Grant for the period of September 01, 2024 through August 31, 2025. This grant will provide funding to pay for overtime to increase patrol security along the Texas-Mexico Border. No local match is required. Grant will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund.   Action details Not available
24-0614 153.Consent AgendaRatification to authorize the purchase of five (5) unmarked units from Caldwell Chevrolet II, Caldwell, TX, in the amount of $270,325.00. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the BuyBoard Pricing Program Contract No. 724-23. Funding is available in the 2023 Certification of Obligation Bond Savings.   Action details Not available
24-0670 154.Consent AgendaRatification of payment for software maintenance services stipulated on the contract to Tyler Technologies, Inc. of Plano, Texas, in the amount $366,358.92. The maintenance contract provides customer support and service for the Public Safety computer software system utilized by the Police, Fire, and Municipal Court departments. The term of the contract is for twelve (12) months commencing on January 01, 2024, and ending on December 31, 2024. Funding is available in Police and Fire Department’s annual budget.   Action details Not available
24-0602 155.Consent AgendaConsideration to renew contract FY21-048 for the purchase of general electrical supplies with the following vendors: 1. 3-G Electrical Supply, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $300,000.00 (Primary Vendor) and; 2. Consolidated Electric Distribution, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $150,000.00 (Secondary Vendor). This contract establishes discount percentage pricing for those electrical supplies most commonly utilized by city departments. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution and subject to future appropriations. There was no price increase during the last extension period. The contract may be extended for one, additional one-year period each upon mutual agreement of the parties. All items will be purchased on an as needed basis and operational funding will be secured from various departments included but not limited to Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Traffic, Utilities, etc.   Action details Not available
24-0611 156.Consent AgendaMotion to rescind purchase contract with McNeilus Truck, Dodge Center, MN. for the purchase of six automated side garbage loaders in the total amount of $2,290,836.00 and consideration to award a purchase contract to Rush Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in the total amount of $2,399,700.00 for the purchase of six Peterbilt 520 automated side garbage loaders for the Solid Waste Department. This purchase shall be made utilizing Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program contract #723-23 pricing. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Operations Fund and 2023 Certificate of Obligation Bond.   Action details Not available
24-0612 157.Consent AgendaConsideration to approve a supply & service contract with the sole source vendor Fire Rover, Farmington Hills, MI. in the total amount of $362,000.00 for the purchase of two Fire Rover Solution boxed units for early detection, remotely operated suppression and a yearly maintenance service contract in the annual amount of approximately $60,600.00 for a total of $303,000.00. Term of the contract is for five years, with an option to renew one additional five- year period upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Operations Fund and 2023 Certificate of Obligation Bond.   Action details Not available
2024-R-115 158.ResolutionAccepting the conveyance of a 20-foot wide utility and access easement containing 20,307.19 square feet more or less out of Tract IV, 4V Holdings, LTD., recorded in Volume 3702, page 643, and Volume 2252, pages 813-822, Webb County, Texas more particularly described in metes and bounds Exhibit “B” and in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and made part of, providing for an effective date.   Action details Not available
2024-R-116 159.ResolutionAccepting the conveyance of a 10-foot wide utility and access easement, being a tract of land containing 34,296.84 square feet, more or less out of Remaining Portion of Tract 5 490.78 Acre Tract Cuatro Vientos South LTD V.4225, P.242 Webb County, Texas & Remaining Portion of Tract 3 61.90 Acre Tract Cuatro Vientos South LTD V.4225, P.242 Webb County, Texas & Remaining Portion of Tract 3 60.80 Acre Tract Cuatro Vientos South LTD V.4225, P.242 Webb County, Texas more particularly described in metes and bounds Exhibit “B” and depicted in Exhibit “A”.   Action details Not available
2024-R-117 160.ResolutionAccepting the conveyance of a 10-foot wide utility and access easement, being a tract of land containing 20,307.19 square feet, more or less out of tract IV, 4V Holdings, Ltd. Recorded in Volume 3702, page 643, and Volume 2252, pages 813-822, Webb County, Texas & 10.7736 Acre Tract, 4V HOLDINGS, Ltd. Recorded in Volume 5356, Page 747 Porcion 34 Abstract 0762 Webb County, Texas more particularly described in metes and bounds Exhibit “B” and depicted in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and made part of, providing for an effective date.   Action details Not available
24-0263 161.Consent AgendaConsideration to award contract FY24-035 to A-Squared Water Treatment, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $174,385.20 for the pump inspection and alignment of four horizontal split case pumps at the El Pico Water Treatment Plant. Hydro Reliability Services submitted a lower bid and was disqualified because their bid listed thirteen unacceptable exceptions to the bid documents and did not submit licenses engineer documentation. The estimated time for completion of this project is 180 working days upon receipt of order. Funding is available in the Waterworks Construction Fund.approvePass Action details Not available
24-0387 162.Consent AgendaConsideration to select and negotiate a consulting services contract for a Comprehensive Water and Wastewater Rate Study with Raftelis of Austin Texas.approvePass Action details Not available
24-0645 163.Consent AgendaConsideration to renew annual service contract FY21-080 with General Revenue Corporation, Mason, OH, for Delinquent Collection Services for the Utilities Department. Collection costs/commission will be for a 12% commission rate. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract can be renewed one additional one-year extension period, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund.   Action details Not available
24-0657 164.Consent AgendaAuthorizing City Manager to approve final project acceptance and release of retainage in the amount of $25,693.00, to Sal Construction Management, LLC for Sierra Vista Booster Pump Station Improvements project. Final contract amount is $256,930.00. Funding is available in the 2019 Waterworks Revenue Bond.   Action details Not available
24-0659 165.Consent AgendaConsideration to authorize the purchase of trucks from: 1). Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, Texas in the total amount of $847,497.63: a). Seven (7) F150’s Extended Cab Trucks in the total amount of $329,240.94; b). Four (4) F150’s Crew Cab Trucks (V8) in the total amount of $193,257.68; c). Three (3) F150’s Crew Cab Trucks (V6) in the total amount of $136,692.51; d). One (1) Ford 550 Regular Cab Truck w/tool boxes in the total amount of $70,737.25; e). One (1) Ford 550 Regular Cab Truck w/tool boxes and winch in the total amount of $117,569.25; 2). Lake Country Chevrolet, Jasper, Texas in the total amount of $61,966.63; a). One (1) Chevrolet Crew Cab Truck in the total amount of $61,966.63; through the TIPS Cooperative Purchasing Program’s contract pricing. Funding is available in the 2022 Water Revenue Bond.   Action details Not available
24-0694 166.Consent AgendaConsideration to renew annual service contracts FY22-067 with the following vendors for water treatment and wastewater treatment, booster stations, and lift station pump repairs. This contract establishes hourly rates and a percentage discount on parts utilized during emergency pump repairs. There was no price increase during the last extension period. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis. This contract may be extended for two, additional one-year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Waterworks and Sewer System Funds. 1) Sections V, X, XI, XII: Gutierrez Machine Shop, Laredo, Texas for an amount of $375,000.00 (Primary Vendor); 2) Sections III, IV, VI, VII: A-Squared Water Treatment, Laredo, Texas for an amount of $500,000.00 (Primary Vendor); 3) Sections I, II, VIII, IX: RAMSA Electric Mechanic, Laredo, Texas for an amount of $375,000.00 (Primary Vendor).approvePass Action details Not available
24-0763 167.Staff ReportDiscussion 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.approvePass Action details Not available
24-0764 168.Staff ReportStatus report with possible action by the Utilities Department on the water, including but not limited to quality, infrastructure, level status, improvements, and any other matters incident thereto.tablePass Action details Not available
24-0685 169.Staff ReportStatus report with possible action by the Public Health, Police, and Fire Departments on opioid response updates, including but not limited to public health efforts, campaigns, partnerships, proposed projects, and any other incident thereto.   Action details Not available
24-0699 170.Staff ReportStaff report and presentation with possible action by the Human Resources Department on the Retiree Incentive Program.   Action details Not available
24-0724 171.Closed SessionRequest for Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.071 related to contemplated litigation initiated by the City of Laredo against Honeywell Business Solutions, and any other matter incident thereto.approvePass Action details Not available
2024-RT-09 172.Laredo Mass Transit BoardAuthorizing the Laredo Mass Transit Board to approve the fifth version of the Texas Department of Transportation sponsored Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) and establishing Safety Performance Targets for the Laredo Transit Management Inc. - El Metro.approvePass Action details Not available
2024-RT-10 173.Laredo Mass Transit BoardAuthorizing the Laredo Mass Transit Board to approve and adopt the 2024 Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan for Laredo Transit Management Inc. - El Metro.approvePass Action details Not available
2024-RT-12 174.Laredo Mass Transit BoardAuthorizing the City Manager to submit a competitive grant application to the Federal Transit Administration competitive FY2023 Section 5339(b) Buses and Bus Facilities Grant Program in the amount of $20,000,000.00 with a local match of 20% to 50% (five to ten million) of the total of $25,000,000.000. Local Match will be from future CO Bond and land as in-kind for $2,372,229.00 for the construction and completion of Phase I and Phase II for the new El Metro Transit Administration, Operations, and Fleet Maintenance Facility.approvePass Action details Not available
24-C-068 1 Council Item1. Discussion with possible action on the creation of a new business permitting department within the City of Laredo, and any matters related thereto.approvePass Action details Not available
24-C-069 1 Council Item2. Discussion with possible action on creating a marketing department. Some areas of focus would be to create a sustained promotion of the City of Laredo, Port Laredo, improvement of quality of life projects, and any other matters related thereto. approvePass Action details Not available
24-C-070 1 Council Item3. Discussion with possible action on placing speed humps and/or speed management countermeasures on Lincoln Juarez bridge, and any matters related thereto. approvePass Action details Not available
24-C-064 1 Council Item1. Discussion with possible action to request the Buena Vista Sports Complex Economic Impact Study to be presented to Council and the public and any other matters incident thereto.tablePass Action details Not available
24-C-086 1 Council Item2. Discussion with possible action to include the City of Laredo Councilmember-Sponsored Events in the FY2025 Budget and for this discussion to include a presentation by City Management of all Councilmember-sponsored events from October of 2023 through March 30, 2024 (Q1 and Q2 of FY2024) listed by District and by department expenditures and any matters related thereto.tablePass Action details Not available
24-C-036 1 Council Item1. Discussion with possible action to dedicate a section of the City Cemetery for columbariums to be used as public storage of funerary urns (for purchase); and any other matters incident thereto.approvePass Action details Not available
24-C-052 1 Council Item2. Discussion with possible action on implementing a District Overlay for Clark Boulevard; and any other matters incident thereto.approvePass Action details Not available
24-C-067 1 Council Item3. Discussion with possible action to clarify and define through ordinance the City Council’s interpretation of state law’s super majority of vote when overturning a denial by the Planning and Zoning Commission and other applicable instances; and any other matters incident thereto. approvePass Action details Not available
24-C-057 1 Council Item1. Discussion with possible action to direct City Manager to start the search for property land and/or building for possible City of Laredo convention center; and any matter incident thereto.approvePass Action details Not available
24-C-071 1 Council Item2. Discussion with possible action on additional funding for the building on 610 E. Del Mar Blvd. for a Fire and Police Mental Health & Wellness Facility; and any matters incident thereto.   Action details Not available
24-C-055 1 Council Item1. Discussion with possible action regarding the ongoing parking constraints at Divine Mercy Park, and any other matters incident thereto.tablePass Action details Not available
24-C-073 1 Council Item2. Discussion with possible action regarding an update to the City’s water conservation ordinance, and any other matters incident thereto.tablePass Action details Not available
24-C-072 1 Council Item3. Discussion with possible action regarding an update on the progress and support of the Charter Review Commission, and any other matters incident thereto.   Action details Not available
24-C-074 1 Council Item2. Discussion with possible action to request City Manager to hire two employees who will manage the port by overseeing growth, development, and enforcement of ordinances in the industrial corridors, and any other matters incident thereto. tablePass Action details Not available
24-C-075 1 Council Item2. Discussion with possible action to coordinate efforts with UISD and LISD to alleviate tractor-trailer traffic around schools and parks, and any other matters incident thereto.  no action taken  Action details Not available
24-C-014 1 Council Item3. Discussion with possible action on the status of Los Martinez Park Project, and any other matters incident thereto.no action taken  Action details Not available
24-C-065 1 Council Item1. Recognition of the Gonzalez Family for the Success of Gonzalez Auto Parts, a Family Business Celebrating 90 Years of Operation.tablePass Action details Not available
24-C-077 1 Council Item2. Request status update on agenda item approved on July 31, 2023 regarding the purchase and installation of emergency blowers that were requested for Laredo South Waste Water Treatment Plant.no action taken  Action details Not available