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25-1299
| 1 | 1. | Ordinance | Recognition of City of Laredo Employees for their active participation, successful fulfillment of program requirements, and graduation from the 2023 City of Laredo Employee Leadership Development Program. | | |
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APPT. - 13
| 1 | 1. | Appointment | Appointment by Council Member Ricardo " Richie" Rangel, Jr. of Jesus Olivares to the Port of Entry Advisory Committee. | approve | Pass |
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APPT. - 14
| 1 | 2. | Appointment | Appointment by Council Member Ricardo " Richie" Rangel, Jr. of Pedro Fabian Palomo to the Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course Advisory Committee. | approve | Pass |
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APPT. - 15
| 1 | 3. | Appointment | Appointment by Council Member Ricardo " Richie" Rangel, Jr. of Arturo Dominguez to the Economic Development Advisory Committee. | approve | Pass |
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APPT. - 16
| 1 | 4. | Appointment | Appointment by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa of Marina Medina to the Suicide Prevention Committee. | approve | Pass |
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APPT. - 17
| 1 | 5. | Appointment | Reappointment by Mayor Pro Tempore Ruben Gutierrez Jr. and Council Member Dr. Tyler King of Douglas B. Howland to the Regional Mobility Authority Board of Directors. | approve | Pass |
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APPT. - 18
| 1 | 6. | Appointment | Appointment by Mayor Pro Tempore Ruben Gutierrez Jr. of Jonathan Ruiz to the Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Committee. | approve | Pass |
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APPT. - 19
| 1 | 7. | Appointment | Re-Appointment by Council Member Vanessa Perez of Arturo Dominguez to the Regional Mobility Authority Board of Directors. | approve | Pass |
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24-0300
| 1 | 1. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, 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 III | table | Pass |
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24-0165
| 1 | 2. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by amending Ordinance 2023-O-160, which authorized a Special Use Permit for a mini-storage/warehouse on an approximately 2.66 acre tract of land out of Lot 3A, Block 3, Cielito Lindo Commercial Plat, as further described in metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located at 313 Cielito Lindo Boulevard in order to reconfigure the site plan.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed special use permit amendment with the removal of condition number three (3), and staff also supports the application with the removal of condition number three (3).
ZC-014-2024
District I | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-0301
| 1 | 3. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for building material sales with outside storage on Lots 7, 8, & 9, Block 1281, Eastern Division, located at 2220 and 2208 Market Street.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed conditional use permit and staff supports the application.
ZC-015-2024
District III | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-0303
| 1 | 4. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 2.00 acres as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located north of Chacota Street and east of South Ejido Avenue, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to AG (Agricultural District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application.
ZC-017-2024
District I | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-0304
| 1 | 5. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 18, Block 12, Lomas del Sur Subdivision, Unit V, located at 3604 South Ejido Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application.
ZC-018-2024
District II | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-0305
| 1 | 6. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lot 18, Block 12, Lomas del Sur Subdivision, Unit V, located at 3604 South Ejido Avenue (4, 984 square feet).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed special use permit and staff does not support the application.
ZC-019-2024
District II | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-0315
| 1 | 7. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 1.64 acres on Lot 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 1559, Eastern Division, located at 2601 Guadalupe Street, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application.
ZC-020-2024
District III | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-0316
| 1 | 8. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for a auto body repair and auto paint shop on approximately 1.64 acres on Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 1559, Eastern Division, located at 2601 Guadalupe Street.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed conditional use permit and staff approval the application.
ZC-021-2024
District III | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-0317
| 1 | 9. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 17.819 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located west of Aquero Boulevard and west of Bernadette Lane, from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District).
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application.
ZC-022-2024
District VII | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-0318
| 1 | 10. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for a bar on Lot 2, Block 1, Loop 20 Highway 359 Commercial Plaza, located at 4416 Jaime Zapata Memorial Highway.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed conditional use permit with the removal of condition number nine (9) and staff does not support the application.
ZC-023-2024
District III | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-0345
| 1 | 11. | Public Hearing | Public Hearing,and presentation on the Del Mar Boulevard Zoning District Overlay Study by Able City, and possible action to direct staff to proceed with the adoption of an ordinance to implement the proposed zoning overlay district. | motion to bring back item | Pass |
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24-0368
| 1 | 12. | Public Hearing | Public Hearing and discussion on the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 151.19 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit “A”, and known as Annexation Tract 1 (Bastrop RM Investments Tract) located north of FM 1472 and West of FM 3338.
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 | close public hearing | Pass |
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24-0377
| 1 | 13. | Public Hearing | Public Hearing and discussion on the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) and B-4 (Highway Commercial District) on a tract of land totaling 303.02 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds on the attached Exhibit “A”, and known as Annexation Tract 9 (Needmore Dolores Tract) located north of State Highway 255 and east of FM 1472.
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 approval of B-3 (Community Business District) for said area.
Staff supports the annexation and amended initial zoning.
AN-007-2023
District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez | close public hearing | Pass |
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24-0369
| 1 | 14. | Public Hearing | Public Hearing and discussion on the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 0.598 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit “A”, and known as Annexation Tract 2 (PARGON Group Tract) located north of FM 1472 and west of Copper Mine Road.
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 | close public hearing | Pass |
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24-0371
| 1 | 15. | Public Hearing | Public Hearing and discussion on the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 8.15 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit “A”, and known as Annexation Tract 3 (Needmore Ranch II Tract) located north of State Highway 255 and West of FM 1472.
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 | close public hearing | Pass |
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24-0372
| 1 | 16. | Public Hearing | Public Hearing and discussion on the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of R-1 (Single Family Residential District) on a tract of land totaling 289.72 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds on the attached Exhibit “A”, and known as Annexation Tract 4 (Killam-Coves Tract) located north of east Del Mar Boulevard and east of Bob Bullock Loop.
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 | close public hearing | Pass |
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24-0373
| 1 | 17. | Public Hearing | Public Hearing and discussion on the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 13.15 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit “A”, and known as Annexation Tract 5 (J&H Rentals Tract).
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 | close public hearing | Pass |
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24-0374
| 1 | 18. | Public Hearing | Public Hearing and discussion on the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 58.3345 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit “A”, and known as Annexation Tract 6 (Pinnacle Mines Investments II Tract) located west of FM 1472 and north of Vidal Cantu Road.
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 | close public hearing | Pass |
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24-0376
| 1 | 19. | Public Hearing | Public Hearing and discussion on the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 50.72 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit “A” and known as Annexation Tract 7 (USATSM Tract) located east of FM 1472 and north of Pinto Valle Dr.
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 | close public hearing | Pass |
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2024-O-034
| 1 | 20. | Final Readings | Authorizing the City Manager to amend the budget for the FY 2024 Financial Task Force and the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) HIDTA Task Force by reducing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $65,000.00 in the 2023 grant award due to a de-obligation from the agency. Grant is funded by the Executive Office of the President, Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) at no cost to the City. Grant reduction is in the Financial Task Force Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0284
| 1 | 21. | Introductory Ordinance | Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement renewal with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., as a sole source as per a Customs and Border Protection approved security contract, for approximately 120 square feet of office space and an exclusive office entry for approximately 1,020 square feet at Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge (Bridge II). Lease term will be for one (1) year commencing April 1, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2025. The monthly rent will be $5,400.00. The lease may be terminated by either party with a thirty (30) day notice. Lease payments will be deposited in the Bridge System Fund. | introduce | |
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24-0297
| 1 | 22. | Ordinance | Authorizing the City Manager to grant a License Agreement between The City of Laredo, Texas, a municipal corporation and Bestel USA, Inc., a Nevada Corporation, dated February 4, 2024 for the use of one (1) innerduct in the Juarez Lincoln Bridge and 566 linear feet of right-of-way.
1. Term of the agreement shall be for five (5) years commencing at 12:00 am, February 4, 2024 and terminating at 12:00 pm February 3, 2029.
2. Annual duct fee shall be $43,558.00 and will increase by five percent (5%) every year the license is in place. In addition to the duct fee, Licensee shall pay a thirteen dollar and 05/100 ($13.05) linear foot right-of-way fee, and will increase by five percent (5%) every year. Total fees of $50,944.30 will be deposited into the General Fund. | introduce | |
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24-0383
| 1 | 23. | Introductory Ordinance | An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 23, Article I, Section 3, of the Code of Ordinances by adding sub-section (b) to allow for the waiver of the $30.00 swimming lesson fees listed in section 23-3(a)(2) of the code of ordinances for family members and/or primary caregivers of disabled individuals. | introduce | |
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2024-O-011
| 1 | 24. | Final Readings | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 2.65 acres of land, as further described in by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located north of La Terraza Way and east of Ejido Avenue, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-1 (Limited Business District).
ZC-003-2024
District I | approve final reading | Pass |
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2024-O-012
| 1 | 25. | Final Readings | An Ordinance re-adopting Guidelines & Criteria Governing Tax Abatements by the City of Laredo in accordance with the requirements in Section 312.002 of the Texas Property Tax Code; adding a new section of investment levels to the guidelines for the Central Business District (CBD), Section 3.6(D); providing for severability; providing for an effective date of February 22, 2024 through February 21, 2026; and providing for publication. | approve final reading | Pass |
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2024-O-013
| 1 | 26. | Final Readings | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1104, Western Division, located at 120 Houston Street, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
ZC-001-2024
District VIII | approve final reading | Pass |
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2024-O-014
| 1 | 27. | Final Readings | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 7.043 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located south of Facultad Boulevard and west of US Highway 83, from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District).
ZC-004-2024
District II | approve final reading | Pass |
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2024-O-015
| 1 | 28. | Final Readings | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 31.641 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located south of Facultad Boulevard and west of US Highway 83, from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District).
ZC-005-2024
District II | approve final reading | Pass |
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2024-O-016
| 1 | 29. | Final Readings | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 5, Block 1261, Eastern Division, located at 2219 Plum Street, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District).
ZC-002-2024
District IV | approve final reading | Pass |
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2024-O-017
| 1 | 30. | Final Readings | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 2.38 acre tract of land, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located south of State Highway 359 and east of Ranch Road 6086 D, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
ZC-006-2024
District III | approve final reading | Pass |
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2024-O-018
| 1 | 31. | Final Readings | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 0.138 acres as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located at 3511 Pine Street, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District).
ZC-009-2024
District I | approve final reading | Pass |
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2024-O-019
| 1 | 32. | Final Readings | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for a Child Development Center - Daycare Center on Lots Numbers 1, 2, and the West 15 feet of Lot 3, Block 1573, Eastern Division, located at 2601 Cleveland Street.
ZC-007-2024
District III | approve final reading | Pass |
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2024-O-020
| 1 | 33. | Final Readings | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 40.1622 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located south of FM 1472 and north of Kraus Loop, from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
ZC-012-2024
District VII | approve final reading | Pass |
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2024-O-021
| 1 | 34. | Final Readings | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 1.144 acres, as further described in metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located east of Ejido Avenue and north of Cielito Lindo Boulevard, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-1 (Limited Business District).
ZC-013-2024
District I | approve final reading | Pass |
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2024-O-022
| 1 | 35. | Final Readings | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a grant for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program - Bipartisan Infrastructure Law 2021 to the United States Department of Energy (DOE) in the amount of $271,290.00, with no matching funds and amending the City of Laredo’s FY 2024 annual budget for the Environmental Services Fund by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $271,290.00. Funds will be utilized for upgrading the decorative street lighting and solar trash compactors in downtown. Funding is available under Environmental Services Fund. | approve final reading | Pass |
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24-0308
| 1 | 36. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award contract FY24-024 with Powerhouse Food Vending, San Antonio, TX in order to provide vending machine services for the City of Laredo International Airport. The term of this contract shall be period of three (3) years beginning the date of its execution. Powerhouse Food Vending will offer 5% percent of gross sales. This contract may be renewed two (2) additional three (3) year extension periods upon mutual agreement of the parties. All services will be secured on an as needed basis and there is no financial expenditure impact. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-034
| 1 | 37. | Resolution | Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and 786 KNR store LLC for a proposed project located at 2819 Springfield Ave., lot 6 & 5 block 346 eastern division that consists of commercial, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) 4. This agreement will be for a ten (10) year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $322,709.59, estimated annual tax abatement total of $1,723.09 and estimated total fee waivers of $857.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. This project is located within City Council District IV. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-056
| 1 | 38. | Resolution | Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and Jose Alvaro Rosales Medrano for a proposed project located at 102 Floral Blvd, lot 1 block 1 Las Flores Subdivision that consists of commercial, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) 2. This agreement will be for a ten (10) year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $2,500,000.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $13,325.00 and estimated total fee waivers of $2,680.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. This project is located within City Council District III. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-077
| 1 | 39. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to purchase the “surface only” of a 0.6096 acre (26,552 square feet) parcel of land, comprised of three parts, all located in the Santiago Sanchez Porcion number 12, abstract 278, Webb County, Texas being called an 101.23 acre tract in the amount of $182,226.38 plus closing costs from Indra, Inc. Parcel being more particularly described and depicted in the attached exhibit “A”. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund. Providing for an effective date. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-081
| 1 | 40. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to accept a charitable donation in an estimated amount of $16,330,495.00, for three parcels from the N.D. Hachar trusts, Falcon International Bank, trustee; Lilia Hachar; The Estate of Daniel Dexter Hachar; David A. Hachar; George l. Hachar, Jr. and Louis A. Lavaude, co-trustees of the N. David Hachar Estate Trust, being (1) 2.643-acre tract (115,116 square feet) parcel of land located in the Santiago Sanchez Porcion number 12, Abstract 278, Webb County, Texas, being all out of a called 2.610-acre tract of land, also known as tract "A,", (2) 241.81-acre tract (10,533,370 square feet) parcel of land, comprised of two parts, both located in the Santiago Sanchez Porcion number 12, abstract 278, Webb County, Texas, being out of the residue of a called 6,132.06-acre tract, (3) 18.49-acre (805,225 square feet) parcel of land located in the Santiago Sanchez Porcion number 12, Abstract 278, Webb County, Texas, being a part of a called 31.16-acre tract, also known as tract “A”, being more particularly described and depicted in the attached exhibit “A”. The City w | approve | Pass |
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23-0352
| 1 | 41. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a developer agreement with NHS Laredo Holding Corporation D/B/A NeighborWorks of Laredo to allow the development of public improvements in publicly owned land containing approximately 14,753.14 sq. ft. being out of track of land containing 2.5978 acres recorded in volume 5371, page 182 situated in Blk 1713 ED, survey 799, original Laredo track, abstract 239, Webb County, Texas. Public Improvements will include street, water, and sewer to increase the quality of life for the low and moderate income community. | approve | Pass |
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24-0194
| 1 | 42. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to enter into multiple contracts and award 2023 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program funds made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the total amount of:
1. $185,839 to Bethany House of Laredo, Inc., for shelter operations, provision of essential services, street outreach services, homelessness prevention assistance, rapid re-housing assistance, and homeless management information system.
2. $40,000 to Casa de Misericordia (CASA) for the operations of their shelter.
3. $21,537 to Catholic Charities for homelessness prevention and homeless management information system.
4. $21, 000 to Serving Children and Adult in Need (SCAN) for their street outreach services.
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24-0276
| 1 | 43. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve contract renewal FY22-024 with Royal Contractors, LLC, Laredo, TX for an annual amount not to exceed $27,360.00 (cumulative total of $82,080 for Lawn Services to various City of Laredo Municipal Housing properties). The term of this contract will be for a (1) one-year term and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This is the final extension. This contract is to commence February 20, 2024 - December 22, 2024. Funding is available in the Noise Abatement Lease Program Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0351
| 1 | 44. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of FY23-ENG-04 Market St. Elderly Affordable Rental Housing Project located at 810 Sanders Avenue project as complete, approval of change order No.1, a total decrease in the amount of $48,450.00, and an increase in contract time of 32 calendar days to adjust for final project close-out items, release of retainage, and approval of final payment in the amount of $58,677.50 to Midas Contractors, LLC. The final construction contract amount, including this change order, is $1,173,550.00 with a construction contract time of two hundred and twelve (212) calendar days. Funding is available in the Home Investment Partnership Program Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0352
| 1 | 45. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of Amendment No. 1, an increase in the amount of $210,005.00 to the professional services contract with Cavazos Architects, Laredo, Texas, for the City of Laredo Fire Station No. 10 Fleet Annex Building to be located at 11015 McPherson Road, which will include additional architectural/engineering basic services, and other supplemental services. Current contract amount with this amendment is $329,195.00. Funding is available in the 2021A and 2023 Certificate of Obligation Bonds. | approve | Pass |
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24-0393
| 1 | 46. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of Amendment No. 1, an increase in the amount of $297,500.00 to the professional services contract with UP Art Studio, LLC., Houston, Texas, for the FY23-ENG-01 Lafayette Overpass Public Art Project (District 8) phase two Installation and Project Delivery, which will include additional artist honorariums, support/services, equipment rentals, travel, and contingency allowance. The City of Laredo will procure materials, supplies and provide in-kind support services. Lighting for this project will be provided at a later date. Current contract amount with this amendment is $322,500.00. Funding is available in the District VIII Priority Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0350
| 1 | 47. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve an agreement with Webb County Jail, Laredo, TX, to provide their facility for clinical education for the Laredo Fire Department Paramedic School, which is accredited with CoAEMSP. The term of the contract is for five years. No financial impact. | approve | Pass |
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24-0309
| 1 | 48. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual supply contract FY22-047 with Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo, Texas in an amount of $225,000.00 for the purchase of automotive batteries for the City’s fleet vehicles. All batteries will be secured on an as needed basis. 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. There was no price increase during the last extension period. The contract can be renewed one additional one (1) year extension period, upon the mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Fund. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-070
| 1 | 49. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Fatherhood: Educating Fathers for Empowering Children Tomorrow (EFFECT) Program in the estimated amount of $350,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025, with up to four (4) one-year renewals through August 31, 2029, for a total grant award of up to $1,750,000.00, 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 to the Public Health Department EFFECT Fund. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-071
| 1 | 50. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Obesity Prevention Program in the amount of $144,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from September 01, 2024 through August 31, 2025. Funding is available in Public Health Department, Obesity Prevention Program Budget. | approve | Pass |
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24-0346
| 1 | 51. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve a contract amendment between the City of Laredo Public Health Department and Dental Odyssey in an increased amount of $25,000.00 for a total amount of $73,000.00 for the term period from April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024 with the option to renew one (1), two-year period. Funding is available in the Laredo Public Health Department, HIV Ryan White Program Budget. | approve | Pass |
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24-0341
| 1 | 52. | Consent Agenda | Motion to approve recommended rates based on material terms for bid FY24-019 for the following Group Medical Insurance Benefit Providers:
1) Group Medical - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
2) COBRA Administration Health Care Services Corp. - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas-Payflex
3) Dental Plan - Aetna
4) Flexible Spending Accounts - Payflex
5) Health Savings Accounts Administration - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas-HSA Bank
6) Retiree Medicare Advantage (Medical Supplemental, Dental and Vision) - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
7) Retiree Billing - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
The City of Laredo will award a three (3) year initial contract from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027 with the City of Laredo retaining the right to renew up to two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods with the exception of item No. 4) Retiree Medicare Advantage effective January 1, 2025; with a three (3) year guaranteed Administrative Fee rates; COBRA five (5) year rate guarantee. These contracts will be effective October 1, 2024, | | |
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24-0298
| 1 | 53. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award contract FY24-037 with Rio Grande Veterinary Clinic, PLLC, Laredo TX, in the amount of $250,000.00 for veterinary care services. Term of the contract is one (1) year with two (2) one-year renewals. Funding is available in the General Fund - Animal Care Services. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-047
| 1 | 54. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $50,000.00 to the Office of The Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division, to fund the FY2025 Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Program for the period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. This funding will provide overtime funds for details which will utilize target enforcement techniques against criminal and transnational organizations responsible for violent criminal activity. No local match is required. Grant will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-064
| 1 | 55. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to apply for a grant in the amount of $872,271.00 to fund the Laredo Police Department HIDTA Task Force, the Laredo DEA HIDTA Task Force, and the Rio Grande Valley Financial HIDTA Task Force. These initiatives are funded by the Executive Office of the President, Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) at no cost to the City. Funding will be used to pay personnel salaries, fringe benefits, overtime, travel and operating expenses from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025.
Funding for the Rio Grande Valley Financial Task Force will be used for payment of fringe benefits, overtime, and operating expenses from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025. Grant funding is available in the Financial Task Force Fund. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-072
| 1 | 56. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement and accept reimbursement from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection/U.S. Border Patrol Treasury Forfeiture Fund of up to $330,000.00 for joint operations for overtime expenses. The City of Laredo required match will be $105,600.00 for a total amount of $435,600.00. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-074
| 1 | 57. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $40,000.00 to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the FY2025 General Victim Assistance Program Grant under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) for the period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. This grant will fund training and supplies affiliated with the grant program. The 20% required match for the City of Laredo is approximately $8,000.00. Grant funding will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-075
| 1 | 58. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $32,000.00 to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the FY2025 First Responder Mental Health Grant, Peer Support Program. The grant performance period will be October 01, 2024 through September 30, 2025. The Laredo Police Department will utilize this funding to obtain a professional service contract for Clinical Advisory for Trauma and Work-Related Counseling, training, and outreach supplies for the sustainment of the LPD Peer Support Program. The 20% required match for the City of Laredo is approximately $6,300.00. Grant funding will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-076
| 1 | 59. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $55,500.00 to the Office of Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the funding of FY 2025 Criminal Justice Grant Program - Laredo Police Department (LPD) Mental Health/Crisis Intervention Unit for the period of October 01, 2024 through September 30, 2025. This funding will be utilized for overtime and training for the LPD Mental Health/Crisis Intervention Unit. No local match is required. Grant will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-078
| 1 | 60. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $77,935.00 to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for the funding of FY 2025 Body-Worn Camera Grant Program for the period of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025. The purpose of this program is to aid municipal police departments in establishing or enhancing body-worn camera (BWC) programs. The 25% required match is approximately $19,500.00. The grant will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-079
| 1 | 61. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $31,000.00 to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the FY2025 Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program Grant for the period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. This grant will provide funding for Crimes Against Women training intended for Laredo Police Department personnel. The 20% required match for the City of Laredo is approximately $9,000.00. Grant funding will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-080
| 1 | 62. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $89,054.00 to the Office of The Governor, Homeland Security Grant Division for the purpose of funding the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) - Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA) Grant. This funding will be utilized to purchase two (2) complete MED-ENG EOD 10E bomb suits for the Laredo Police Department Bomb Squad Unit. No local match is required. Grant will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-082
| 1 | 63. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $232,950.00 to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the funding of the FY 2025 Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Program for the period of September 01, 2024 through August 31, 2025. The purpose of this grant program is to provide law enforcement agencies with funding to equip peace officers with bullet-resistant shields. This grant does not require matching funds. Grant will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-083
| 1 | 64. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $77,700.00 to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the funding of FY 2025 Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program for the period of September 01, 2024 through August 31, 2025. The purpose of this grant program is to provide law enforcement agencies with funding to equip peace officers with rifle-resistant vests. This grant does not require matching funds. Grant will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. | approve | Pass |
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2024-R-085
| 1 | 65. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $2,000,000.00 to the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the purpose of funding the FY2025 Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) Program. Funding will be used to pay for costs associated with the operation of the TAG Center such as personnel, rent, contractual costs, information system interfaces, equipment, training, supplies and direct operating expenses. This grant does not require matching funds. The grant will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0389
| 1 | 66. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase contract with DANA Safety Supply, Inc, Harlingen, Texas, for the acquisition of emergency vehicle packages, Zebra Mobile Printers, stalker radars, and reflective graphics for thirty (30) marked police units for a total amount of $638,993.21. This purchase shall be made utilizing the Buy Board Contract 698-23. Funding is available in the 2023 Certificate of Obligation Bond. | approve | Pass |
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24-0390
| 1 | 67. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with Ramco Rugged Portables, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of forty (40) mobile computer terminals (MCTs) for forty (40) new marked patrol units through GSA MAS contract pricing in the amount of $193,202.80. Funding is available in the 2023 Certificate of Obligation Bond. | approve | Pass |
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24-0299
| 1 | 68. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve the purchase contracts of heavy equipment and trucks from:
Rush Truck Center, Laredo, TX for the purchase of one (1) Peterbilt 520 Front Loader $380,414.48 through BuyBoard Cooperative contract 723-23.
Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, TX, for the purchase of one (1) 2024 Ford F-450 Reg. Cab Oil Truck in the total amount of $90,265.00 and three (3) Ford F-450 Reg. Cab Stake Trucks in the total amount of $212,465.25 through TIPS Cooperative Contract 210907.
Funding is available in the Solid Waste 2023 Certificate Obligation Capital Outlay-Automotive. | approve | Pass |
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24-0357
| 1 | 69. | Consent Agenda | Motion to approve tax roll adjustments for the month of January 2024. The amounts adjusted represent an increase of $62,338.40 for prior year taxes and a decrease of $65,567.09 for current year taxes. The aggregate adjustment represents a decrease of $3,228.69. These adjustments are determined by value changes reported by the Webb County Appraisal District and will be reflected in General Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-0188
| 1 | 70. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a supply contract with HGAC vendor, Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc, in the amount of $214,369.92 for the purchase of traffic poles and to further authorize future related expenditures for an additional amount not to exceed $85,000.00 for the purchase of traffic control, enforcement and signal preemption equipment for the Traffic Safety Department. This annual contract shall utilize the HGAC Contract PE-05-21. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. Funding for this contract is available in the 2021A Certificate of Obligation Bond. | approve | Pass |
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24-0334
| 1 | 71. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew annual supply contract FY23-028 with Pathmark Traffic Equipment, LLC., San Marcos, Texas from in an amount up to $70,000.00 for the purchase of speed hump signs and marking for the Traffic Safety Department. All speed hump signs and marking will be secured on an as needed basis. 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. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This contract can be renewed two (2) additional one (1) year extension periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the General Fund - Traffic Safety Department.
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24-0465
| 1 | 72. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to approve change order No. 1 a credit in the amount of ($30,327.50) from SAL Construction Management, LLC for the Santa Rita 36-inch Sewer Interceptor and accepting the project as complete. The final contract amount is $808,927.50. Funding is available in the 2020A Sewer Revenue Bond. | approve | Pass |
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24-0338
| 1 | 73. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to reject the two bids received through Cit-E-Bid for FY24-003 for the purchase of AMR/AMI water meters, meter kits, and unitizing measuring elements for the City of Laredo Utilities Department. The bids were evaluated and HydroPro Solutions, LLC, could not provide all the items requested on the bid and Core & Main’s bid was deemed to be over budget as one of the prices increased significantly. The department will revise and clarify the specifications and solicit new bids. | approve | Pass |
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24-0387
| 1 | 74. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to select and negotiate a consulting services contract for a Comprehensive Water and Wastewater Rate Study with Raftelis of Austin Texas. | table | Pass |
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24-0414
| 1 | 75. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to reject the sole bid in the amount of $7,900,242.74 received on December 8, 2023 from PLW Waterworks of The Woodlands, Texas for the El Pico WTP Raw Water Pump Station and Transient Improvements. | approve | Pass |
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24-0322
| 1 | 78. | Closed Session | Discussion with possible action to set goals, priorities, and performance measures for the City Manager; and any other matters incident thereto. | table | Pass |
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24-0481
| 1 | 79. | Closed Session | Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071 related to contemplated litigation against the City of Laredo, with discussion and possible action related to Ordinance No. 2024-O-008, the possible suspension of enforcement of said Ordinance, and any other matters incident thereto. | table | Pass |
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24-C-050
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action on inviting stakeholders, medical providers, and hospitals into discussions with the City of Laredo in creating incentives to provide much needed medical services, like pediatric intensive care services, in our medically underserved community, and any matters related thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-038
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Recognition of Mrs. Magdalena Espinoza - Mrs. Espinoza is a dedicated seamstress known for her beautiful creations for the Princess Pocahontas Council. Over the years, she has meticulously crafted over 30 beautiful costumes. Mrs. Espinozas seamstress journey began in 2012 when her son was presented in the court, sparking her passion for creating elaborate attire. Each costume is a labor of dedication, taking months to complete as she hand- sews every bead and crystal, ensuring that every sequence is perfect. This year, she created Chief Mystic Wolf's costume, showcasing her talent and dedication. | no action taken | |
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24-C-047
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Recognition of Laredo Police Officers David E. Brizuela, Alberto A. Ochoa , Alfredo Herrera Jr., Javier Cosio Jr. and Andrew T. Ochoa on their outstanding response time of seconds after the initial call at the recent emergency incident at Alexander High School.
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24-C-048
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Lease Agreement between the City of Laredo and Concord Hills Community Association for 25 years for a 2.95-acre tract of land for use by the public; any other matters incident thereto. | table | Pass |
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24-C-036
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. 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. | | |
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24-C-040
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible action to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Good Neighbor Council (IGNC) to establish assistance from the City of Laredo for the events organized by the Council with the objective to promote the principle of Good Neighbor and friendship between countries of the Western Hemisphere through activities that increase social, cultural, youth and educational exchanges, and support the principles of democracy based on constitutional authority; and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-041
| 1 | | Council Item | 3. Discussion with possible action to authorize the use of the Sames Auto Arena for the annual Driscoll Health Plan Back to School community event; and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-042
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Status update with possible action on a standard operating procedure when 501c(3)’s (Non-Profit) ask for the usage of the parking lot at the Uni-trade Stadium and/or Sames Auto Arena; and any matters incident thereto. | | |
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24-C-043
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible action on hosting the fourth annual “Family Night Under the Stars,” an overnight camping event on March 8, 2024 at the Jovita Idar Park, as authorized under Section 21-272a(2)&(3) of the City Code, and any matter incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-026
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action regarding the ongoing delays and malfunctions with the Laredo International Airport’s escalator and elevator, including the maintenance contract, and any other matters incident thereto. | no action taken | |
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24-C-044
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible action to authorize City Management to contract with Rock Solid Trail Contracting, LLC to perform a feasibility study, master plan and concept planning for city wide mountain bike trails, and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-046
| 1 | | Council Item | 3. Discussion with possible action to consider the cost benefit analysis of including anti-obesity medications (AOM) approved by the United States of America (USA) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the City of Laredo employees’ health insurance benefits package, and any other matters incident thereto. | no action taken | |
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24-C-014
| 1 | | Council Item | 3. Discussion with possible action on the status of Los Martinez Park Project, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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24-C-016
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action on the need to seek funding opportunities at the state and federal level to enhance existing and future infrastructure in the industrial parks and trade corridors. Management will formulate a long term strategy and comprehensive plan detailing funding strategies, recommendations to current policies/ordinances, and any other changes needed to ensure our infrastructure remains adequate as we proactively plan for increased demands of trade in our city, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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