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REC26-92
| 1 | 1. | Recognition | The City of Laredo Mayor & Council recognize Harmony Public Schools–Laredo on the addition of the Anatomage Tables at both Harmony Science Academy–Laredo and Harmony School of Excellence–Laredo, advancing educational opportunities and enhancing student learning through innovative technology. | | |
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REC26-93
| 1 | 2. | Recognition | Recognizing Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9194 for receiving the prestigious All-American Award in recognition of its outstanding leadership, membership growth, veteran support, and community service, including 1,800 community service hours and $119,000 in combined donations and community service value. | | |
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REC26-94
| 1 | 3. | Recognition | The City of Laredo Mayor and City Council proudly recognizes Pablo Marroquin Acasuso and Ferran Nacher Mejia, Senior Executive Associates of the Seven Flags Foundation, for their outstanding commitment to community service and charitable outreach. Through their leadership, the Foundation organized more than 10 community events and donated approximately 1,500 toys during the 2025–2026 school year, including over 200 toys and bicycles to children and families in need in Santa Margarita de Escocia. The City commends their dedication to serving others and making a positive impact in the Laredo community. | | |
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REC26-95
| 1 | 4. | Recognition | The City of Laredo Mayor and City Council recognize the19th Annual Gateway Turkey Trot, formerly known as Hands Across America, which has grown into Laredo’s largest 5K and 10K running event. | | |
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REC26-96
| 1 | 5. | Recognition | The City of Laredo Mayor and City Council recognize the Pretty Pace Collective 1st Annual Pretty Strong in Pink All-Women’s Race Breast Cancer Awareness and Check Presentation to Laredo cancer society. | | |
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REC26-97
| 1 | 6. | Recognition | The City of Laredo Mayor and City Council recognize Lt. Gilbert Benavides for his outstanding achievement in graduating from Session 299 of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, on September 17, 2026. | | |
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26-2084
| 1 | 7. | Communications | Presentation by Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino, providing general comments on city matters, upcoming initiatives, and other relevant updates for the Council and the public. | | |
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26-2140
| 1 | 8. | Communications | Update on Early Voting totals | | |
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26-2141
| 1 | 9. | Communications | Nuevo León-Jalisco Announcement Colombia Bridge update. | | |
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26-2142
| 1 | 10. | Communications | Host City - Bloomberg Harvard City Hall Fellowships | | |
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26-2144
| 1 | 11. | Communications | Border Mayor’s report-STAC meeting | | |
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APPT26 - 72
| 1 | 12. | Appointment | Appointment by Council Member Ruben Gutierrez of Lizzy Newsome to the Suicide Prevention Committee. | | |
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26-2009
| 1 | 13. | Planning & Zoning Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 3 and 4, Block 493, Eastern Division, located at 219 East Taylor Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District).
On September 21, 2026, the City Council tabled the item to allow the applicant to pursue a conditional use permit.
The applicant has amended the original zoning request from B-3 to B-1 zoning.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change for a B-3 zoning. Staff does not support the B-3 zoning; however, staff does support a B-1 zoning.
ZC-071-2026
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26-1863
| 1 | 14. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept the American Conversation Curator Project Grant, in the estimated total amount of $600.00 per six (6) month term, from September 3, 2026, through February 3, 2027, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Library Department; and to amend the general fund budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $600.00; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents resulting from the award of this grant. Any funding as a result of this application will be appropriated in the Laredo Public Library Department - General Fund. | | |
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26-1996
| 1 | 15. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $750,000.00 with a local match of $750,000.00 for a total of $1,500,000.00 from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) under the 2026 Local Parks Grant Program for the Lomas Del Sur Park and to amend the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Parks Capital Grants Fund by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the same amount. Funding for the local match is available through Parkland Improvement Fees - District 2 and 2021 Certificate of Obligation Bond District I Priority Funds. | | |
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26-2086
| 1 | 16. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the Capital Grant Fund budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in an amount not to exceed $1,325,000.00 for the Concord Hills Boulevard Extension Project. Funding is available in the Capital Grant Fund. The Webb County - City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority (WC-CL RMA) shall contribute $1,000,000.00, and Webb County Drainage District No. 1 shall contribute $325,000.00, on a cost-reimbursement basis for construction services incurred by the City of Laredo. | | |
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26-1990
| 1 | 17. | Public Hearing | Public Hearing and consideration of a motion regarding the recently completed exterior alterations of the front façade, which includes the new construction of a balcony (upper level) and the addition of the new glass windows and door openings (upper and lower levels) on west 15.42 feet of Lot 7 and east 25.58 feet of Lot 8, Block 35, Western Division, located at 1108 Iturbide Street. This property is within the Old Mercado Historic District).
Historic District Landmark Board failed to establish quorum on October 8, 2026 (Regular Meeting), 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 front façade exterior alterations of the glass window and door openings and stucco finish. | | |
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26-1991
| 1 | 18. | Public Hearing | Public Hearing and consideration of a motion regarding the replacement, relocation, and installation of new HVAC units on the roof of the structure on Lots 3, 4, and 5, Block 150, Western Division, located at 1502 Hidalgo Street. This property is within Saint Peter’s Historic District.
Historic District Landmark Board failed to establish quorum on October 8, 2026 (Regular Meeting), 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 proposed scope of work, subject to the proposed HVAC units being relocated and/or screened to minimize their visibility from the public right-of-way.
HD-009-2026
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26-1994
| 1 | 19. | Introductory Ordinance | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between The Laredo International Airport and Freeman Holdings of Laredo, LLC, for approximately 157 square feet of office space, suite #130, located at 4719 Maher Avenue, Laredo, TX, in a building formally known as the Federal Inspection Station. Said property is legally described as Block no. 1, of the Subdivision Plat of Laredo Airport according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 5, Page 1, Plat Records of Webb County, Texas. The proposed lease term is for one (1) year commencing on December 1, 2026 until November 30, 2027. Tenant will be granted four (4) options to renew, with each option lasting one (1) year. Initial monthly rent shall be $823.20 a month and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI); and providing for an effective date. | | |
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26-1998
| 1 | 20. | Introductory Ordinance | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between The Laredo International Airport and 6552 BBL TX, LLC, for forty-two (42) parking spaces in the Airport’s Long-Term Parking Lot, totaling 19,507.5 Square feet +/-, at a property legally described as 5210 Bob Bullock Loop, Laredo, TX 78041. The proposed lease term is for one (1) year commencing on December 1, 2026 and ending November 30, 2027, with tenant being granted four (4) options to renew, with each option being one (1) year each. Initial monthly rent shall be $3,000.00 a month and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI); and providing for an effective date. There is no financial expenditure impact. | | |
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2026-O-207
| 1 | 21. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, altering the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by disannexing a tract of land approximately 288.1 acres, more or less, located at 6902 US Highway 83 South (within Porcion 43, Abstract 45 - south of Mangana-Hein Rd and west of US Highway 83); providing for severability clause, and providing for publication and effective date. | | |
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2026-O-209
| 1 | 22. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute legal documents conveying to AEP Texas, Inc., two, 10-foot-wide easements for electric distribution lines at properties located in the Cheyenne Subdivision. These easements will facilitate a project to install lighting and cameras at both Haynes Recreation Center Chacon Trail and the Chacon Trail at Cheyenne Park. Said easements lie wholly within a tract of land containing 8.3233 acres described as Lot Number One, in Block Number Seven, Cheyenne Subdivision, Phase II; and a tract of land containing 7.22 acres described as Lot 12, Block 1, Cheyenne Subdivision, Phase V. This authorization includes the execution of all necessary documents and any actions required to effectuate the easements. | | |
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2026-O-208
| 1 | 23. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify the execution of legal documents conveying to AEP Texas Inc., a 10-foot-wide easement. Said easements lie wholly within a portion of 18.0357 acres or land, more or less, being out of Abstract 3086, Porcion 29, J. Villarreal, Original Grantee and 14.8491 acres of land, more or less, being out of Abstract 469, Porcion 30, J. F. C. Moreno, Original Grantee, Webb County, Texas. More particularly described by Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made part of; providing for an effective date. | | |
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2026-O-210
| 1 | 24. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by amending Ordinance Number 2025-O-154, which authorized a conditional use permit for Heavy Machinery Sales and Rental (Outdoor Display) on Lots 2,3,4,5, Block 939, Western Division, located at 3703, 3715, and 3717 San Dario Avenue, in order to include trucks and heavy equipment repairs.
ZC-076-2026
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2026-O-211
| 1 | 25. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the east 118.90 feet of Lots 5 and 6 (approximately 0.23 acres), less and except 0.017 acre (731 square feet) out of Lot 5, Block 2, Eastern Division, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located at 617 Cortez Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District).
ZC-080-2026
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2026-O-212
| 1 | 26. | Final Readings | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 41 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located east of Cuatro Vientos Road and east of Balcones Drive, from B-3 (Community Business District) and B-4 (Highway Commercial District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District).
ZC-078-2026
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2026-O-213
| 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 4, Block 1343, Eastern Division, located at 2319 Market Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District).
ZC-079-2026
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2026-O-214
| 1 | 28. | Final Readings | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the Laredo International Airport’s FY 2026-2027 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $63,875.00 for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Law Enforcement Officer Reimbursement Program (LEORP). The award granted to the Laredo International Airport shall be used to deploy sufficient LEOs in support of passenger screening activities at the checkpoint to ensure the safety of passengers and to counter the risks to transportation security. No local match is required; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. | | |
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26-1993
| 1 | 29. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to rescind the sole bid received for FY24-117 Airport Concessions through Cit-E-Bid from Tailwind Hospitality, Inc., Wilmington NC due to unsuccessful negotiations and authorize the City Manager to rebid the solicitation. There is no financial impact at this time. | | |
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26-2018
| 1 | 30. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a Terminal Advertising Concession Agreement with Hachar Air Media 310, a sole proprietorship, for the purposes of managing and operating the Airport’s advertising concession at the passenger terminal building. Term of the contract is for five years with one (1) option to renew for an additional five (5) years. Hachar Air Media shall pay the Airport 50% of gross revenue receipts and shall have a Minimum Annual Guarantee of $65,000.00; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Funds obtained through revenue collection shall be deposited into the Laredo International Airport Fund. No financial expenditure consequences are anticipated. | | |
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26-1923
| 1 | 31. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Bethany House of Laredo, Inc. for FY 2026-2027 in the amount of $500,000.00. This public service project is part of the approved 5-year agreement with Bethany House of Laredo and the City to ensure the success and sustainability of the shelter expansion project. Funding is available in the General Fund. | | |
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26-1926
| 1 | 32. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to execute (20) twenty individuals’ contracts with the following General Fund recipients totaling $219,333.00 for FY 2026-2027.
Organization Amount
Area Health Education Center $4,000.00
Best Friends for Life $7,400.00
Bethany House of Laredo $2,000.00
Border Region $4,500.00
Casa de Misericordia $2,500.00
Children's Advocacy Center of Laredo $5,000.00
Imaginarium $8,600.00
Laredo Animal Protective Society $10,200.00
Laredo Main Street $6,050.00
Laredo Philharmonic $13,333.00
Laredo Regional Food Bank $22,500.00
Laredo Stroke Support $13,750.00
LULAC #12 $2,500.00
Pets Alive $15,000.00
Ruthe B. Cowl $8,750.00
Sacred Heart Children's Home $14,500.00
Serving Children & Adults in Need $11,250.00
Smiles from Heaven $21,250.00
Volunteers Serving the Needy $22,750.00
Voz de Ninos $23,500.00
Total Budget $219,333.00 | | |
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26-2082
| 1 | 33. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to execute (5) five individuals contracts with the following Hotel/Motel recipients totaling $70,250.00 for FY 2026-2027.
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Laredo Chamber of Commerce $3,250.00
Laredo Main Street $20,000.00
Princess Pocahontas Council $4,600.00
Texas A&M International University Alumni Association $19,000.00
Webb County Heritage Foundation $23,400.00
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2026-R-266
| 1 | 34. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept the charitable donation of approximately 7.48 acres of land, situated in the J.C. Garcia Survey, Porción no. 17, Abstract no. 52, and the J. De Bustamante Survey, Porción no. 18, abstract no. 21, Webb County, Texas, being a portion of a called 252.0-acre tract, from Killam Industrial Development Partnership, LTD., for Parcel 1 of the Vallecillo Road Project; said property having an appraised value of $3,945,617 and being more particularly described and depicted in the attached exhibit “a,” consisting of the legal description and survey. The execution of the donation agreement and necessary conveyance documents; and providing for an effective date. | | |
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2026-R-267
| 1 | 35. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept the charitable donation of approximately 49.470 acres of land, (2,155,004 sq ft) situated in the J.C. Garcia Survey, Porción no. 17, Abstract no. 52, and the J. De Bustamante Survey, Porción no. 18, abstract no. 21, Webb County, Texas, being a portion of a 44,142.45 acre tract, from Killam Ranch Properties, LTD., for Parcel 2 of the Vallecillo Road Project; said property having an appraised value of $6,180,504 and being more particularly described and depicted in the attached exhibit “A,” consisting of the legal description and survey. The execution of the donation agreement and necessary conveyance documents; and providing for an effective date. | | |
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2026-R-268
| 1 | 36. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept the charitable donation of approximately 9.931 acres of land, (432,577 sq ft) situated in the J.C. Garcia Survey, Porción no. 17, Abstract no. 52, and the J. De Bustamante Survey, Porción no. 18, abstract no. 21, Webb County, Texas, being a portion of a 44,142.45 acre tract, from Killam Ranch Properties, LTD., for Parcel 3 of the Vallecillo Road Project; said property having an appraised value of $1,246,001 and being more particularly described and depicted in the attached exhibit “A,” consisting of the legal description and survey. The execution of the donation agreement and necessary conveyance documents; and providing for an effective date. | | |
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2026-R-282
| 1 | 37. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager and/or designee to execute all necessary documents to purchase from KQC Investors I Ltd. Partnership the surface estate only of the property located at 5215 McPherson Road, for use by the Laredo Police Department, legally described as Lot 7, Block 2, consisting of a 1.256-acre tract, as described in Deed Document No. 903547, for a purchase price of $1,800,000.00; providing for the City’s payment of fifty percent (50%) of the estimated closing costs, in an amount of approximately $3,500.00; incorporating Exhibit “A,” which more particularly describes and depicts the property; authorizing funding through the 2026 Tax Note; providing for an effective date; and establishing the effective date hereof...body
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2026-R-272
| 1 | 38. | Resolution | Ratifying 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 $400,000.00 to the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) for the Housing for Texas Heroes Grant Program to provide home modifications for the veteran community within the City of Laredo. There is no match requirement at the time of application. | | |
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26-2063
| 1 | 39. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing City Manager to execute contract with Bethany House of Laredo, Inc. for FY 2026-2027 in the amount of $400,000.00. This public service project is part of the approved activities in our 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and is part of the approved 5-year agreement with Bethany House of Laredo and the City to ensure the success and sustainability of the proposed shelter expansion project. These funds are available from the 52nd AY Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) under Public Service. | | |
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26-1831
| 1 | 40. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of change order no. 1 to the design/build contract with Zertuche Construction Texas, LLC, Laredo, Texas, for FY25-ENG-29 Independence Hills Disc Golf Course (Design-Build) Project, for an increase of $49,538.00 to provide concrete crossings. The revised total contract amount is $249,538.00. Funding is available in the 2023 Certificate of Obligation Bond. | | |
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26-1833
| 1 | 41. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of the selection of consultants for RFQ FY26-ENG-57, Asbestos Containing Building Materials Investigation Services; and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate professional services agreements with the selected consultants for projects assigned on a rotation basis. The rotation list shall be effective for an initial term of two (2) years, with one (1) option to renew for an additional two(2) years, for a total term not to exceed four (4) years, beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2030. Individual professional services agreements will be issued on a per-project basis, subject to available funding, with the scope, term, and compensation established for each respective project. Two (2) firms responded to the Request for Qualifications on or before Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The evaluation committee recommends the selection of the following consultants based on the final rankings below:
1. Baer Engineering and Environmental Consulting, Austin, TX
2. Millennium Engineers Group, Pharr, TX
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26-2028
| 1 | 42. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of the selection of consultants for RFQ FY26-ENG-62 General Structural Engineering Consultant Services for existing Buildings, Facilities, Other Amenities, and Proposed Construction Projects; and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate professional services agreements with the selected consultants for projects assigned on a rotation basis. The rotation list shall be effective for an initial term of two (2) years, with one (1) option to renew for an additional two (2) years, for a total term not to exceed four (4) years, beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2030. Individual professional services agreements will be issued on a per-project basis, subject to available funding, with the scope, term, and compensation established for each respective project. Five (5) firms responded to the Request for Qualifications on or before Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The evaluation committee recommends the selection of the following consultants based on the final rankings below:
1. Lundy & Franke Engineering, San Antonio, Texas
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2026-R-274
| 1 | 43. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute the attached “First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement” also referred to as “ILA” herein which is to be entered into between the Webb County-City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority (WC-CL RMA) and the City of Laredo for the purpose of clarifying the obligations under the existing Interlocal Agreement (“existing ILA”) dated October 2, 2020 regarding the development of the Vallecillo Road Project (“Project”). The project consists of the construction of a new 2.75-mile, 5-lane roadway, including concrete pavement, curb, sidewalk, storm drain, culverts and new utilities, from the intersection of Farm-to-Market Road 1472 (Mines Road) and Muller Memorial Boulevard to the Interstate Highway 35 Southbound Frontage Road. The Parties have each determined that it is in their best interest to amend the existing ILA to provide for the WC-CL RMA funding commitment and the responsibilities and obligations of the Parties related to the Project. | | |
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26-2054
| 1 | 44. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of the selection of consultants for RFQ FY26-ENG-63 Surveying Services by Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) Proposed Projects; and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate professional services agreements with the selected consultants for projects assigned on a rotation basis. The rotation list shall be effective for an initial term of two (2) years, with one (1) option to renew for an additional two (2) years, for a total term not to exceed four (4) years, beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2030. Individual professional services agreements will be issued on a per-project basis, subject to available funding, with the scope, term, and compensation established for each respective project. Eleven (11) firms responded to the Request for Qualifications on or before Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The evaluation committee recommends the selection of the following consultants based on the final rankings below:
1. KCI Technologies, Laredo, Texas
2. Top Site Civil Group, Laredo, Texas
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26-2037
| 1 | 45. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of the selection of firm for RFQ 2026-081, with Canales, Garza, & Baum, PLLC, Laredo, Texas and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate an agreement with the selected firm for Audit Services. The term of this contract is for a period of two years and may be renewed for one additional two-year periods, upon mutual agreement of parties. Audits fees will be allocated to the professional services line item among the different funds to be audited. | | |
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26-2021
| 1 | 46. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve a contract with Galls LLC, Lexington, KY, not to exceed $271,000.00, to purchase fire department uniforms under Buyboard Cooperative Contract 773-25. The term of this contract is for one year. Funding is available in the General Fund - Fire Department. | | |
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26-2077
| 1 | 47. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award RFQ 2026-003 Wildlife Management Professionals services contract with sole bidder Brewster Environmental Quality Services LLC, Laredo, Tx. in the total amount not to exceed $204,000.00 for a one (1) year term. Agreement may be renewed for up to two (2) one-year terms. For developing and implementing wildlife population control plans. The primary objective is to reduce the population of wild hogs (Sus scrofa) and javelinas (Pecari tajacu) within the city limits and surrounding areas, which have increasingly become a threat to public safety, property, and the local ecosystem body. Funding is available in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Animal Care Services. | | |
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2026-R-262
| 1 | 48. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to HEB for the Community Investment Program Grant, in the estimated total amount of $2,500.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Library Department, for a total estimated amount not to exceed $2,500.00; and to amend the Library budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $2,500.00; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents resulting from the award of this grant. Any funding as a result of this application will be appropriated in the Laredo Public Library Department - General Fund. | | |
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2026-R-259
| 1 | 49. | Resolution | Resolution authorizing the City Manager to ratify the submission of a grant application in the amount of $66,321.00 to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD), under the 2027 Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) grant program for the Wild at Heart: Adaptive Lake Adventures, which will provide children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to experience outdoor recreation, adventure, social connection, and overnight camping. This notice of funding opportunity is on a reimbursement basis and does not require matching funds. | | |
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26-1850
| 1 | 50. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $7,948,748.50 to purchase communications equipment, accessories, and associated support to enhance reliable communications and ensure the Laredo Police Department has the necessary resources to support ongoing operations. This purchase will be made through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR), Contract# 39000-DIR-CPO-5433 and HGACBuy Contract# RA05-21. Funding is available in the 2026 Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation (PPFCO). | | |
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26-1903
| 1 | 51. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award contract IFB-2026-075 for providing laundry and dry-cleaning services to the Laredo Police Department in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00 with below vendors:
Section I. Laundry Services
Sunshine Laredo’s Laundromat - Laredo, Texas
Prestige Dry Cleaning - Laredo, Texas
Section II. Dry Cleaning
La Central Tintoreria - Laredo, Texas
Prestige Dry Cleaning - Laredo, Texas
This is a laundry and dry-cleaning services contract for police uniforms and non-uniforms; in accordance to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. The term of this contract is for a period of one-year subject to future appropriations; contract may be extended for two additional one-year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in General Fund-Police Department. | | |
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2026-R-270
| 1 | 52. | 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 $188,936.00 from the Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Grants Division to fund the 2027 Operation Lone Star (OLS) Grant Program. Funding will be used for equipment and supplies to enhance efforts aimed at reducing border-related criminal activity in Texas. No local match is required. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund. | | |
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26-1734
| 1 | 53. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a construction contract RFB 2026-079 to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder Trillium, LLC., DBA Cobalt Construction, Laredo, Texas in the amount not to exceed $4,502,258.00 for the construction of a Northside Materials Canopy and site improvements project for the Utilities Department. The estimated completion time is 210 working days. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund-2022 Water Revenue Bond. | | |
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26-1858
| 1 | 54. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a supply contract with BuyBoard vendor, Crawford Electric Supply Co. LLC., San Antonio, Texas, in the annual amount of $100,000.00 for the purchase of electrical supplies for the Utilities Department. This annual contract shall utilize the BuyBoard Contract 756-24. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year as of the date of its execution. Funding is available in the Water Treatment System Fund. | | |
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26-1947
| 1 | 55. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award construction contract RFB 2026-064 to the lowest responsive bidder, Hinterland Group, LLC, of West Palm Beach, Florida, for the Phase 1 Manhole Rehabilitation Program Project for the Utilities Department, in an amount not to exceed $9,330,130.00.
The project may be implemented in three construction phases as follows:
Phase 1A - Amount not to exceed $3,330,130.00
Phase 1B - Amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00
Phase 1C - Amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00
The specific manholes and work areas assigned to each phase will be determined by the Utilities Department and project engineer based on system condition, operational priorities, access, and construction sequencing.
No phase shall commence without prior written authorization from the Utilities Department. Authorization to proceed with one phase shall not constitute authorization to proceed with any subsequent phase. Each phase must receive separate approval from the Utilities Department prior to commencement of work.
Funding is available in the 2024 Sewer Bond. | | |
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26-2008
| 1 | 56. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award construction contract RFB2026-055 to the lowest bidder AZAR Services, LLC of Laredo, TX, for the 16-inch Waterline Replacement Along IH-35 Project for the Utilities Department in the amount of $1,889,071.25. Funding is available in the 2024 Water Revenue Bond. | | |
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26-2019
| 1 | 57. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award annual service/parts contract number RFB 2026-051 to the sole bidder Bay Area
General Crane Service, Houston, Texas in an annual amount up to $60,000.00 and $180,000.00 for the remainder of the contract term. This contract establishes pricing for crane/hoist maintenance and inspection/repair services for the Jefferson & El Pico Water Treatment Plants. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This contract can be renewed three (3) additional one (1) year extension periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Utilities Department - Water Treatment Division Budget. | | |
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26-2022
| 1 | 58. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to ratify and approve emergency PO 447786 to Porras Nance Engineering. This authorization is for engineering services for the Utilities Department for the project on IH-35 at Industrial Blvd & San Bernardo 12-inch Sewer Main Emergency Repair, in the amount of $ 127,500.00. Funding is available in the 2022 Sewer Revenue Bond. | | |
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26-2034
| 1 | 59. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a two-year material/labor contract RFB 2026-090 to the following low bidders:
1 Sima Contractors, Laredo, Texas, as the primary vendor, in a total amount up to $1,369,800.00 for the initial two-year term, with three additional one-year renewal options upon mutual agreement of the parties.
2 Sal Construction, Weslaco, Texas, as the secondary vendor, in a total amount up to $1,000,000.00 for the initial two-year term, with three additional one-year renewal options upon mutual agreement of the parties.
The contracts are for concrete repairs of sidewalks, driveways, curbs, streets, and other paved areas resulting from water line repairs and related Utilities Department work. The initial term of the contracts shall be for a period of two years beginning on the date of execution and shall be contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. All work will be performed on an as-needed basis as required by the Utilities Department. The contracts may be renewed for three additional one-year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is availabl | | |
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26-2035
| 1 | 60. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award RFB 2026-091 construction contract to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder G4 Construction Co. (Mage 4Group, Ltd). In the amount not to exceed $695,000.00 for iHydrant Replacement, Project for the total base bid. Funding is available in the 2022 Water Revenue Bond.
1. G4 Construction Co. (Mage 4Group, Ltd)
Total Base Bid: $695,000.00
2. Ratliff Utilities (JS Ratliff Inc)
Total Base Bid: $926,401.00
3. SAL Construction Management LLC
Total Base Bid: $1,399,000.00
4. ABBA CONSTRUCTION, LLC
Total Base Bid: $1,899,500.00
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26-2053
| 1 | 61. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve a sole source maintenance contract with Core & Main, LP, from San Antonio, Texas for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)/Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) equipment and hosting software services in the amount of $148,869.12 for FY 26-27. Funding will be available in the Waterworks Fund. | | |
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26-1865
| 1 | 62. | Staff Report | Presentation by the Laredo Commission for Women of their 2026-2027 Action Plan with possible action and any matters incident thereto. | | |
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26-2011
| 1 | 63. | Closed Session | Request for Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.087 related to economic development deliberation and negotiations regarding an incentive agreement to Verde Capital Group, LLC., pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Government code, and any other matter incident thereto. | | |
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26-2012
| 1 | 64. | Closed Session | Request for Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.087 related to economic development deliberation and negotiations regarding an incentive agreement to South Laredo SNF RP, LTD, pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Government Code, and any other matter incident thereto. | | |
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2026-RT-34
| 1 | 65. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | Consideration to authorize the City Manager to upgrade the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fueling Station located at 401 Scott, utilizing the existing Maintenance and Upgrade Contract with vendor “Clean Energy” for Laredo Transit Management Inc., El Metro, to support the continued operation and expansion of El Metro’s CNG-Powered Transit Fleet. The total amount of this project is $2,261,229. This project will be funded through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant Tx-04-0055 in the amount of $1,808,983.00 with local match of $452,246.00 80/20. Funding is available in the Transit System Capital Outlay Grant Fund and Transit Sales Tax Fund. | | |
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2026-RT-37
| 1 | 66. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | Motion to waive bus fare collection to and from the "38th Annual Feast of Sharing” Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. In partnership with the City of Laredo and Laredo Transit Management Inc., El Metro. Service will start at 3:00pm until 10:00pm free of charge. | | |
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26-C-191
| 1 | 67. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action to extend the existing emergency declaration pertaining to the ongoing stabilization of the DoubleTree Hotel and any matters related thereto. | | |
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26-C-192
| 1 | 68. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action to recognize the representatives and/or residents of the La Bota community for their perseverance, unity, and civic engagement in advocating for their rights, protecting their neighborhood, and addressing issues affecting their quality of life, and any matters related thereto. | | |
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26-C-153
| 1 | 69. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action regarding the creation of a Landlord Registration Program to improve the City’s ability to identify rental properties and responsible parties, facilitate communication with property owners and managers, strengthen code enforcement, and promote safe and habitable rental housing within the City of Laredo and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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26-C-194
| 1 | 70. | Council Item | Discussion and possible action regarding suspending the granting of permits for used motor vehicle lots pending potential amendments to the City's Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code to regulate the location and approval of used motor vehicle sales lots, including consideration of additional reporting requirements and prohibiting such uses in certain zoning districts or requiring a specific-use or conditional-use permit, and directing City staff to research and develop potential zoning regulations for future consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. | | |
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26-C-188
| 1 | 71. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action regarding the Laredo Fire Department's response to the recent DoubleTree Hotel and Hidden Lane fires, including an overview of emergency operations, after-action findings, identified firefighter safety and training needs, and consideration of funding options to accelerate priority capital improvement projects, and any matter incident thereto. | | |
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26-C-186
| 1 | 72. | Council Item | Recognizing the LISD Culinary Arts students from Martin, Cigarroa, and Nixon High Schools for their contributions in preparing and providing meals for the Laredo Regional Food Bank's Rice and Beans World Food Day Luncheon, held on October 16, 2026, at the Joe A. Guerra Laredo Public Library; and any matter incident thereto. | | |
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26-C-187
| 1 | 73. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action on hosting the sixth annual “Family Night Under the Stars,” an overnight camping event on November 20, 2026 at the Jovita Idar Park, as authorized under Section 21-272a(2)&(3) of the City Code subject to change weather permitting; and any matter incident thereto. | | |
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26-C-189
| 1 | 74. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action regarding the establishment of a concrete timeline for the implementation of the City’s new feral hog management program, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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26-C-190
| 1 | 75. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action regarding the implementation and enforcement of the City’s new fiber contractor ordinance, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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26-C-179
| 1 | 76. | Council Item | Discussion with possible action directing the City Manager to develop an Ordinance establishing procedures and administrative authority for the write-off of uncollectible City debt and establishing a uniform policy for credit card and electronic payment processing fees; and any matters incident thereto. | | |
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