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REC.-25
| 1 | 1. | Recognition | Recognition of City of Laredo Employees who celebrated the following "Milestone" Years of Service during the Month of June. | no action taken | |
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APPT. - 57
| 1 | 1. | Appointment | Appointment by Council Member Vanessa Perez of Louis Ramirez to the Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee. | | |
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APPT. - 58
| 1 | 2. | Appointment | Appointment by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa of George Altgelt to the Charter Revision Commission. | | |
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24-1100
| 1 | 1. | 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 25.00 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit “A”, and known as Annexation Tract 1 (Laredo Readiness Center Tract) located east of FM 1472 and north of Pinto Valle Drive.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning. Staff supports the annexation and initial zoning.
AN-001-2024
District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez | close public hearing | Pass |
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24-1142
| 1 | 2. | 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 477.8249 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit “A”, and known as Annexation Tract 2 (Killam Charco Industrial Tract) located north of Union Pacific Boulevard and west of International Boulevard.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and recommended denial of the proposed initial zoning of M-1 for the entire tract, but instead recommended a B-3 zoning designation for an area being a seven hundred fifty (750) foot buffer along the eastern edge of the tract as it abuts the western edge of the United High School Main Campus, United High School 9th Grade Campus, and the proposed Killam-Charco Elementary School, and an R-1 zoning designation for an area being a seven hundred fifty (750) foot buffer along the northern and eastern edge of the tract as it abuts the northern edge of the proposed Killam-Charco Elementary School and the western edge of the International Bouleva | close public hearing | Pass |
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24-1146
| 1 | 3. | 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 10.40 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit “A”, and known as Annexation Tract 3 (Terraval Tract) located north of FM 1472 and south of Pinto Valle Drive.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning.
Staff supports the application and initial zoning.
AN-003-2024
District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez | close public hearing | Pass |
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24-1147
| 1 | 4. | 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 9.983 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit “A”, and known as Annexation Tract 4 (Cabello Recovery Tract) located north of State Highway 359 and east of Camino Nuevo Road.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the annexation and initial zoning.
Staff supports the application and initial zoning.
AN-004-2024
District III - Cm. Melissa R. Cigarroa | close public hearing | Pass |
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24-100
| 1 | 5. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances Chapter 28, Article IX. - Public Right-of-Way Management, Division 1. - Section 28-165 - Definitions, by deleting definitions Major Projects and Minor Projects; and replacing definitions of Property Frontage Impact Projects, Adjacent Property Frontage Impact Projects, and Curb/Street/Paved Area Impact Projects definitions; and amending Section 28-166 - Utility Planning and Coordination Committee by not requiring Right-of-Way Clearance Letter for Property Frontage Impact Projects, and by requiring Right-of-Way Clearance Letter for Adjacent Property Frontage Impact Projects, and by requiring Right-of-Way Clearance Letter for Curb/Street/Paved Area Impact Projects; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date. | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-1005
| 1 | 6. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 18, Article V, in order to clarify the need to enforce existing business regulations entitled “Regulation for New Business Registration” and adding Section 18.21 “Registration Requirements for New and Existing Businesses;” adding Section 18.21(a) entitled “Registration Requirements for New Businesses;” adding Section 18.21 (b) entitled “Registration Requirements for Existing Businesses;” and amending Section 18-23 entitled “Application Fee” by increasing the application fee from $50.00 to $200.00 for New Businesses and adding a Technology Fee of $150.00 for New Businesses; and by clarifying all Businesses, New and Existing require a valid Certificate of Occupancy to operate, providing for publication, providing for a severability clause, and declaring and effective date. | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-1170
| 1 | 7. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | A Public Hearing and Introductory ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 21, “Offenses and Miscellaneous provisions,” of the Code of Ordinances by adding article XVI, “Habitual Criminal and Nuisance Properties”; establishing regulations for habitual nuisance properties and establishing a fee schedule for properties deemed a habitual nuisance property. | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-1205
| 1 | 8. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | A Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, imposing a moratorium on applications and plans for development for permits, plats, verifications, rezonings and site plans for car wash businesses within the corporate city limits of Laredo, Texas; adopting written findings justifying the moratorium. | close and introduce | |
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24-1182
| 1 | 9. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract amendment from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for the IDCU/COVID-19 Grant program, amending the FY2023-2024 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the additional amount of $1,103,507.00, for a total grant award of $5,752,479.00, with no match, for the City of Laredo Public Health Department, and amending the City of Laredo Public Health Department FY2023-2024 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by creating two (2) Senior Office Assistant, 202 positions and one (1) Custodian, 201 position for the term period from August 07, 2020 through July 31, 2026. Funding is available in the IDCU/COVID-19 Grant Fund - Public Health Department fund. | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-1191
| 1 | 10. | Public Hearing & Introductory Ordinance | Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 15, “Health and Sanitation,” Article I “In General” of the Code of Ordinances Section 15-5 “Fees for Influenza, Childhood and Other Immunizations” to update the section title; update fees for vaccines of state programs; include fees for non-state private stock vaccines; providing a severability clause; providing a savings clause; and providing for an effective date. | close and introduce | Pass |
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24-1155
| 1 | 11. | Introductory Ordinance | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between The Laredo International Airport and Freightsol, LLC, for approximately 157 square feet of office space, suite #130, located at 4719 Maher Avenue, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, on a property 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 three (3) years commencing on August 1, 2024 until July 31, 2027. Initial monthly rent shall be $800.00 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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24-1314
| 1 | 12. | Introductory Ordinance | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a rental car agency concession and lease agreement with Avis Budget Car Rental dba Avis and Budget, for the approximate 165 square feet of office and counter space located in car rental space #2 and 19 parking spaces located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for three (3) years commencing on August 1, 2024, and ending on July 31, 2027. Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) shall be $178,905 and rent for leased space shall be $8,393.52 annually; providing for an effective date. There is no financial expenditure impact. | | |
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24-1164
| 1 | 13. | Introductory Ordinance | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to lease agreement between the City of Laredo, as lessor, and Laredo Aero Center DBA Signature Flight Support, as lessee, approved by Ordinance No. 95-O-156 dated August 8, 1995, and as amended by Ordinance No. 2008-O-031 amending Section 1.01, leases premises, to reduce from 92,192 square feet to 87,918 square feet located at 5203 Maher avenue at the Laredo International Airport. Additionally, amending Section 1.03 Rental Obligation, monthly rent shall be reduced from $10,449.89 to $9,965.43. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in effect; providing for an effective date. There is no financial expenditure impact. | | |
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24-1210
| 1 | 14. | Introductory Ordinance | Introductory Ordinance ordering and proclaiming a General City Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024; for: the Election of City Officials; designating polling places; providing for publication; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Webb County Elections Office / Administrator in the amount of $116,217.07 for the purpose of conducting a joint election with the County of Webb, City of Rio Bravo, Laredo College, Laredo Independent School District, United Independent School District, and the Webb Consolidated Independent School District; and any other matters relating thereto. | | |
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24-1188
| 1 | 15. | Ordinance | An Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary legal documents granting AEP Texas Inc., a 4.818 acre (209,881.82 Sq ft) supplemental easement, conveyed by deed to The City of Laredo, said tract lies wholly within a portion of 106.8704 acres of land, more or less Abstract 296, Porcion 32 A Trevino Original Grantee and being out of Lot 1, Block 1 of the City of Laredo Landfill., Webb County, Texas. Said easement has an estimated Webb CAD value of $32,531.68. Being more particularly described by Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made part of; providing for an effective date. | | |
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24-1204
| 1 | 16. | Second Reading | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to grant a non-exclusive franchise to GPI Equipment Leasing LLC DBA Trash Ninja to use the present and future streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, sideways, easements and other public rights-of-way of the City of Laredo, Texas for purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a commercial container refuse gathering and disposing service, setting forth terms and conditions to govern the franchise; Providing a severability clause, a savings clause and effective date. | approve | Pass |
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2024-O-121
| 1 | 17. | Third and final reading | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to grant a non-exclusive franchise to STX Dump Services to use the present and future streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, sideways, easements and other public rights-of-way of the City of Laredo, Texas for purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a commercial container refuse gathering and disposing service, setting forth terms and conditions to govern the franchise; Providing a severability clause, a savings clause and an effective date. | approve third and final readings | Pass |
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2024-O-113
| 1 | 18. | Final Readings | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a special use permit for a tobacco shop (E-Cigarette Sales) on the south 2/3 of Lots 11 and 12, Block 204, Eastern Division and approximately 2,572.12 square feet tract of land, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located at 1516 South US Highway 83, Suite C (528 square feet).
ZC-034-2024
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2024-O-114
| 1 | 19. | Final Readings | Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 201, Eastern Division, located at 1520 South Malinche Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
ZC-043-2024
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2024-O-115
| 1 | 20. | Final Readings | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a special use permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lot 1, Block 1, San Isidro/McPherson No. 1 Subdivision, located at 9902 McPherson Road, Suites 14 and 15.
ZC-047-2024
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2024-O-116
| 1 | 21. | Final Readings | 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 Lots 1 and 2, Block 3 Khaledi Heights Subdivision, Unit 3 and Lot 3, Block 3, Khaledi Heights Subdivision, Unit 2, located at 3902, 3910, and 3920 East Del Mar Boulevard (respectively), Suites 101, 102, and outdoor patio only (4,758 square feet).
ZC-039-2024
District VI | | |
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2024-O-117
| 1 | 22. | Final Readings | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 3.7479 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located south of East Ash Street and east of North Smith Avenue, from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1 (Single Family Residential District).
ZC-041-2024
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2024-O-118
| 1 | 23. | Final Readings | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 8, Block 1431, Eastern Division, located at 1408 South Milmo Avenue, from B-3 (Community Business District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District).
ZC-045-2024
District III | | |
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2024-O-119
| 1 | 24. | Final Readings | 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 1, Block 1, Jacaman Ranch Subdivision, Unit IV, located at 1701 Jacaman Road, Suite RB1 and outdoor patio only (2,350 square feet).
ZC-046-2024
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2024-O-120
| 1 | 25. | Final Readings | Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 2.86 acres and 1.84 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located at 8301 and 8311 San Dario Avenue from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
ZC-048-2024
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2024-O-122
| 1 | 26. | Final Readings | Final reading amending ordinance No. 2024-O-095 Chapter 31 (Utilities), Article V (Water Conservation) Section 31-237 to include the City Council in the determination of Stage 4 drought restrictions, Section 31-238 to include a threshold and surcharges when thresholds are exceeded in Stage 3 and 4 drought conditions. Stage 3 and 4 surcharges and thresholds are as follows:
Single Family Residential
Stage 3- $10.00 per thousand gallons for customers exceeding 20,000 gallons
Stage 4- $10.00 per thousand gallons for customers exceeding 15,000 gallons
Multi Family Residential
Stage 3- $10.00 per thousand gallons over the threshold. Multifamily thresholds will be determined by multiplying the number of units by 20,000 gallons.
Stage 4- $10.00 per thousand gallons over the threshold. Multifamily thresholds will be determined by multiplying the number of units by 15,000 gallons.
Commercial Irrigation
Stage 3- $10.00 per thousand gallons for customers exceeding 15,000 gallons
Stage 4- $10.00 per thousand gallons for customers exceeding 10,000 gallons | approve | Pass |
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2024-O-123
| 1 | 27. | Final Readings | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract from the Department of Health and Human Services, Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs Case Management (CYSHCN) Grant, amending the FY2023-2024 City of Laredo Public Health Department budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $88,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department, and amend the City of Laredo Public Health Department FY2023-2024 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) position listing by adding one (1) Caseworker, 206 position, with four (4) one-year renewals to include total grant amount of $440,000.00 for the term period from September 01, 2024 through August 31, 2029. | | |
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24-1185
| 1 | 28. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to authorize the purchase of new batteries and service life extension program to replace the electronic components of the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for the Laredo Bridge System in the amount of $195,885.37 from Flair Data Systems, Inc., Plano, Texas through the Equalis Contract EQ-013120-01. Funding is available in the Laredo Bridge System Construction Fund. | | |
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24-1110
| 1 | 30. | Consent Agenda | Authorizing the City Manager to amend 3rd Party Funding Hotel/Motel contract with Laredo Heat Youth Soccer, Inc. by changing the original expenses approved that were awarded by City Council on October 2, 2023.
From:
Original Expense Line Budget
Field Rental Fee $24,000.00
Player Registration Expense and Tournament Fees $4,000.00
Game Field and Improvement Expense $2,000.00
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Updated Expense Line Budget
Payroll Expense $12,000.00
Game Field and Equipment Expense $8,000.00
Player Registration Expense and Tournament Fees $5,000.00
Field Rental Fee Expense $3,000.00
Referee Fee Expense $2,000.00 | | |
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24-1231
| 1 | 31. | Consent Agenda | Discussion with possible action to enter into an Agreement with the Laredo PONY Association for sponsorship in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 of the 2024 Super Regional Baseball Tournament to be held from July 5 through July 7, 2024, and the South Zone Colt & Palomino Tournament Baseball Tournament to be held from July 17 to July 20, 2024, and World Series Bronco & Palomino Baseball Tournament to be held from July 25 to the 29, 2024. It is anticipated that over 80 teams will participate from throughout the United States, Mexico, Europe, and, Asia. Funding is available in the Convention and Visitor's Bureau Fund. | approve | Pass |
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24-1238
| 1 | 32. | Consent Agenda | Discussion with possible action to initiate a Sister Cities Agreement with the City of Ciudad Fernandez, San Luis Potosi, Mexico and any matters incident thereto. | | |
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24-1131
| 1 | 33. | Consent Agenda | Ratifying the execution of a service agreement between the City of Laredo Detoxification and Gloria Nataki-Koroma for psychiatric nurse practitioner services necessary within scope of practice for appropriate treatment of City of Laredo Detoxification Department patients. Total contract will be for 12 months, for a total not to exceed $100,000.00. Funding is available in the American Rescue Plan Act Fund. | | |
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24-1132
| 1 | 34. | Consent Agenda | Ratifying the execution of a service agreement between the City of Laredo Detoxification and Ritten Inc. for electronic medical record services for the City of Laredo Detoxification Department. Total contract will be for 30 months, for a total not to exceed $58,200.00. Funding is available in the American Rescue Plan Act Fund. | | |
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2024-R-178
| 1 | 35. | Resolution | A resolution of the City Council of The City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 to U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), under the 2024 Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grant program for adaptive systems for the City of Laredo Traffic Department. If awarded, grant will allow the use of funding for advanced data technology and applications to provide traffic relief along FM1472 focusing on safety, reliability, resiliency, equity and access, climate change, and integration. The grant program does not require a local match. The grant will be accounted for in the Capital Grants Fund. | | |
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2024-R-200
| 1 | 36. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to approve, enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), and to execute all relevant documents between the City of Laredo, Texas and Laredo College to provide a Workforce Development and Skills Certificate Program in the areas of Hospitality, HVAC, and Pharmacy Technician. The City appropriated $200,000.00 in funding for this program under the American Rescue Plan Act Fund. | | |
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2024-R-196
| 1 | 37. | Resolution | A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), which includes traffic signal improvements at the intersection of McPherson Road and Alta Vista Drive. The project has been awarded federal funds in the amount of $244,525.00 and the City of Laredo shall cover any cost overruns including direct state costs in the estimated amount of $25,000.00 Funds are available in General Fund-Traffic Division. | | |
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24-1116
| 1 | 38. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder Capstone Industrial Services, LLC, Lake Jackson, TX, in an amount not to exceed $132,840.00 for FY24-ENG-23 CDBG Los Martinez Walking Trail Phase 1 project for the total base bid including a $10,000.00 contingency allowance. The construction contract time for the project is 60 working days. Funding is available in the Community Development Fund - 2020 and 2021 CDBG Grant Years.
1. Capstone Industrial Services, LLC, Lake Jackson, TX
Total Base Bid Amount $132,840.00
2. ALC Construction Co., Inc, Laredo, TX
Total Base Bid Amount $152,345.00
3. STX Civil (Texas Guardrail Contractor), Laredo, TX
Total Base Bid Amount $171,099.30 | approve | Pass |
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24-1117
| 1 | 39. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder Mage 4Group, Ltd. Laredo, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $1,860,521.00 for the FY24-ENG-48 Springfield Avenue Phase 2A project for the total base bid including a $200,000.00 contingency allowance. The construction contract time for the project is 135 working days. Funding is available in the 2019 Certificate of Obligation Bond and 2021 Economic Development Administration Grant.
1. Mage 4Group, Ltd. Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid Amount $1,860,521.00
2. Texas Guardrail Contractors LLC, DBA - STX Civil, Laredo, Texas
Total Base Bid Amount $2,219,080.38
Attached is a letter of recommendation from Gilpin Engineering Company, Laredo, Texas. | | |
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24-1189
| 1 | 40. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of amendment No. 2 an increase of $2,989,739.00 to the professional services contract with RS&H, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, for the Laredo International Airport Terminal Improvements Program. This amendment No. 2 is for design adjustments, construction administration and Periodic on-site observation services, construction materials testing services and direct expenses. Current professional services contract with this amendment is $6,406,480.00. Funding is available in Airport Construction Fund, FAA AIP Grant 102. | approve | Pass |
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24-1190
| 1 | 41. | Consent Agenda | Consideration for approval of the Laredo International Airport Taxiways G1 and G2 construction as substantially complete and release of a partial retainage payment of the items that are one hundred percent completed and accepted in the amount of $239,072.40 to REIM Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas. Current construction contract amount is $7,969,080.04. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund. | | |
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24-1127
| 1 | 42. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award annual service contracts FY24-067, Outside Tire Repair Contract to the following vendors:
1). Section I: outside tire repairs for mid-size vehicles:
(a). Toro Automotive, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $100,000.00
(Primary Vendor);
(b). Border Tire, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $70,000.00
(Secondary Vendor); and
2). Section II: outside tire repairs for heavy-duty trucks:
(a). Toro Automotive, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $70,000.00
(Primary Vendor);
(b). Southern Tire Mart, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $60,000.00 (Secondary Vendor); and
3). Section III: outside tire repairs for industrial sized trucks:
(a). Southern Tire Mart, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $90,000.00 (Primary Vendor);
(b). T&W Tire LLC., Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $45,000.00
(Secondary Vendor).
All outside tire repair services will be secured on an as needed basis. Although Oyervides Tire Service was low bidder on some sections, they have no established place of business or tire service equipment in Laredo, Texas. The term of this contract sh | approve | Pass |
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24-1152
| 1 | 43. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew parts/service contract FY22-088 with Industrial Disposal Supply, San Antonio, Texas, in an amount up to $125,000.00 for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/service for the City’s street sweepers. All parts will be secured on an as-needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This contract can be renewed one additional one-year extension period, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. | | |
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2024-R-195
| 1 | 44. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract from the Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health, HEP C - Colonias Advancing and Restoring Esperanza (CARE) Program Grant in the amount of $353,093.00 with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from June 01, 2024 through May 31, 2025. Funding is available in the HEP C - CARE Program Grant - Public Health Department fund. | | |
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2024-R-198
| 1 | 45. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) for the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) Grant, in the estimated amount of $150,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from September 01 ,2024 through August 31, 2025, with up to four (4) one-year renewals through August 31, 2029 for a total grant award of up to $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 in the ADRD Grant - Public Health Department fund. | | |
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2024-R-199
| 1 | 46. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract from the Department of State Health Services, Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention and Control Grant in the total grant amount of $336,730.00 with an in-kind match of $67,436.00 for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from September 01, 2024 through August 31, 2025. Funding is available in the TB Federal Grant and TB Elimination Grant - Public Health Department fund. | | |
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24-1234
| 1 | 47. | Consent Agenda | Authorization to reject a proposal for an MOU with the Rio Grande International Study Center (RGISC) for independent air monitoring at International Bridges Two and Three due to concerns regarding duplication of efforts with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). | approve | Pass |
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24-1057
| 1 | 48. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew supply contract number FY23-053 with Midas Contractors, Laredo, Texas in the amount of up to $80,000.00 for the purchase of fencing materials for the Parks & Recreation Department. This fencing material shall be purchased on an as needed basis by the Parks and Recreation Department for various city parks. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This contract can be renewed for two additional one-year extension periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the General Fund-Parks Department. | | |
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2024-R-184
| 1 | 49. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept the donation of parkland of 11.1311-Acre Tract of land being Lot 15, Block 10 as per plat recorded in Volume 36, pages 89-90 of the plat records of Webb County, Texas and Lot 1, Block 17 and Lot 1, Block 18 of the Southern Development Unit IV as per plat recorded in volume 38, pages 50-52 of the plat records of Webb County, Texas with an estimated value of $500,899.50 from 359- IP Development, Inc. to develop a city park to serve for recreational parkland purposes in accordance with the land development code. Additionally, 359-IP Development, Inc. has provided improvements for said park in the total amount of $147,370.06 which exceeds the required amount of $110,528.00 as per the attached agreement. Authorizing the execution of warranty deed; and providing for an effective date. | | |
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24-1138
| 1 | 50. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to award a three-year contract FY24-070 to Raul Miguel Ramos, Laredo, Texas in an annual amount of $35,000.00 and a three-year total amount of $105,000.00 for professional tennis services for the Parks & Recreation Department. The services requested include that the Tennis Professional shall develop, plan, supervise a tennis program, conduct tennis lessons and clinics. The term of this contract shall be for a period of three years beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This contract can be renewed for one additional three-year extension period, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in General Fund-Parks Department. | | |
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24-1071
| 1 | 51. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to renew a yearly service contract with Avolve Software Corp., Scottsdale, Arizona, in the amount of $119,070.00 for the annual fee of a full deployment version of electronic building permits plan review process management. Avolve Software Corp. is a sole source provider of this software. Service agreement renewal term June 8, 2024 to June 7, 2025. This agreement is subject to future appropriations and funding is available in the General Fund- Building Services Budget. | | |
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2024-R-192
| 1 | 52. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to ratify the submission of a grant application in the amount of $1,401,606.00 to the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) to fund the Laredo Auto Theft Task Force for the period of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025. This grant pays for salaries, supplies, and equipment for the LPD Auto Theft Unit. The city’s local match is $518,328.00 for a total grant amount of $1,919,934.00. Funding is available in the Auto Theft Task Force Fund. | | |
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2024-R-201
| 1 | 53. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a donation agreement between the City of Laredo, a municipal corporation, and the Explorer Program Post 468, the donee, to provide a donation in the amount $12,590.00 to the donee. This funding will be used towards expenses needed to fully equip and prepare the Explorer Program Post 468 explorers to assist the Laredo community during public events and represent the City of Laredo at area and state competitions. Funding will be available in General Fund. | | |
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2024-R-202
| 1 | 54. | Resolution | Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $112,800.00 to the U.S. Department of Justice Programs for the purpose of funding the FY2024 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant. The funds will be utilized to replace 120 vests that have exceeded the recommended life expectancy. If awarded the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program will provide funding in the amount of $56,400.00 with the other 50% of the project being provided by city match. Grant funding will be accounted for in the Special Police Fund. | | |
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24-1136
| 1 | 55. | Consent Agenda | Motion to approve tax roll adjustments for the month of May 2024. The amounts adjusted represent a decrease of $14,356.18 for prior year taxes and a decrease of $35,771.64 for current year taxes. The aggregate adjustment represents a decrease of $50,127.82. These adjustments are determine by value changes reported by the Webb County Appraisal District, which include rollbacks and reflected in General Fund. | | |
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24-1137
| 1 | 56. | Consent Agenda | Motion to approve property tax refunds in the amounts of $4,823.84 and $3,417.27 due to overpayments as required by Section 31.11(a) of the Texas Property Tax Code. The total refund in the amount of $8,241.11 will be issued to Lereta, LLC who overpaid on numerous tax accounts that they service. | | |
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2024-R-173
| 1 | 57. | Resolution | A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept the conveyance of a 20-foot-wide utility and access easement for water main and/or line(s) from ARMS General, LTD. and AARTI, LLC., being a tract of land of 0.52 acres of land more or less, situated in Lot 16 & 17, Block 2, Laredo Town Center Phase 2, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas as recorded in Volume 36, Pages 6-7, Webb County Map records. Said 20-foot-wide utility and access easement being more particularly described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A” and depicted on Exhibit “B”; Attached hereto and made part of hereof; Providing for an effective date. Estimated value $56,854.51. | | |
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24-1161
| 1 | 58. | Consent Agenda | Consideration to approve a five-year lease agreement contract with Pitney Bowes in the annual amount of $84,495.96 and total five-year amount of $422,479.80 utilizing the Buy Board Cooperative #656-21 for the lease of equipment for processing utility bills and disconnection notices. The term of this contract shall be for a five-year period, with an effective date of October 21, 2024. Funding is available in the Water Works Fund Billing Division. | | |
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24-1232
| 1 | 59. | Staff Report | Discussion with possible action regarding the exemption of designated landmarks, and buildings within the Historic Districts from the City of Laredo adopted International Code Council (ICC) codes, and any other matters incident thereto. | table | Pass |
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24-1268
| 1 | 60. | Staff Report | Status report with possible action by the Utilities Department on the water, including but not limited to quality, infrastructure, level status, improvements, and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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24-1267
| 1 | 61. | Staff Report | Discussion with possible action on ongoing audits and/or irregularities identified by the Internal Auditor including the potential assignment of other and/or additional auditing duties; and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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24-1177
| 1 | 62. | Closed Session | Request for Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.087 related to economic development deliberation and negotiations regarding an incentive to Clear Choice Hospital LLC pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Government Code, and any matter incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-1180
| 1 | 63. | Closed Session | Request for Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.087 related to economic development deliberation and negotiations regarding an incentive to Project PLM pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Government Code, and any matter incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-1193
| 1 | 64. | Closed Session | Request for Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.087 related to economic development deliberation and negotiations regarding an incentive to Project DSV pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Government Code, and any matter incident thereto. | table | Pass |
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2024-RT-22
| 1 | 65. | Laredo Mass Transit Board | Authorizing the City Manager to waive bus fares for all El Metro bus services on June 30, 2024, for the 19th Annual National "Dump the Pump" Day. El Metro is teaming up with transportation agencies nationwide to celebrate the 19th Annual National "Dump the Pump" Day on Sunday, June 30, 2024, by offering free rides on all El Metro transit mobility services we offer such as fixed-route services and the El Lift Paratransit services. The day is dedicated to raising community awareness whereas public transportation can save people money, promote walking ability, and reduce the harmful greenhouse gases emitted into our environment. El Metro Operations budget will be used for this event. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-137
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action to bring forth to the voters in the form of a referendum for the City of Laredo to participate financially in the creation of pediatric intensive care services in our community, and any matters related thereto. | approve | Pass |
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REC.-26
| 1 | | Recognition | 1. Recognizing Oscar Armando Lopez III for being named a finalist for the 13th UNA-USA Youth Observer to the United Nations role. | no action taken | |
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24-1262
| 1 | | Consent Agenda | 1. Discussion with possible action on a brief summary of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Fentanyl Family Summit; and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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24-C-141
| 1 | | Council Item | 3. Discussion with possible action requesting a status update on drivers license requirements that continue to be a barrier for employment; and any other matters incident thereto. | no action taken | Pass |
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24-C-142
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action to support the documentary on Laredo native boxer Jennifer “ La Traviesa” Lozano, that is representing TEAM USA in the 2024 Olympics with a presentation by Karen Gaytan and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-144
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible action addressing issues surrounding contractors who dig for fiber optic lines or any other utility and cause damage to existing underground utilities and any other matter incident thereto.
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24-C-134
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action in having the City officially partner with “Business Expo Laredo” in preparation for their event at Sames Auto Arena on August 17-18 in the spirit of promoting local small businesses, and any other matters incident thereto. | no action taken | |
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24-C-135
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion with possible action to pursue incentive packages that the City can offer to help recruit physicians in high demand specialties to Laredo in order to address the critical healthcare shortage and to work with the Laredo Economic Development Corporation’s (LEDC’s) Healthcare Committee in this effort, and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-136
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action to upgrade the Marine Workout Station at North Central Park and to work with local Marine Veterans for assistance with its redesign, and any other matters incident thereto. Money would become available in District 6 Park Improvement Fees and/or District 6 Priority Funds. | | |
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24-C-145
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Status update on the Fasken Treehouse Project with possible action; and any other matters incident thereto. | | |
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24-C-139
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action to send a resolution to the President of the United States, Congress, and the Federal Communications Commission in support of the refunding of the Affordable Connectivity Program and any other matter incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-140
| 1 | | Council Item | 2. Discussion and possible action to partner as a stakeholder with Webb County through Webb County Court-at-Law II. The partnership is to approve a plan of action to apply for a grant through Department of Justice, FY24 Community Courts Initiative to provide in kind match funds not to exceed $150,000.00 for four years. In kind match services may be and not limited to Health Department essential services, Public transit services, public housing services, Police & Fire services, Community Development services, and or other services the City of Laredo might deem reasonable to provide to citizens with family court cases; and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-146
| 1 | | Council Item | 3. Discussion with possible action authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a license agreement with Coca Cola and Osprey to initiate the Zacate Creek Litter Reduction Project, installing Litter capture devices and tactical cleanup along Zacate Creek and any other matters incident thereto. | approve | Pass |
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24-C-143
| 1 | | Council Item | 1. Discussion with possible action to identify all the drainage areas throughout the City of Laredo to determine who is responsible to maintain them and provide a routine schedule and any other matters incident thereto.
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