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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/5/2025 5:30 PM Minutes status: Preliminary  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers
A-2025-R-07
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25-837 11.CommunicationsPresentation by Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino, providing general comments on city matters, upcoming initiatives, and other relevant updates for the Council and the public.   Action details Not available
APPT - 49 11.AppointmentAppointment by Councilman Ricardo Rangel Jr. of Esther Firova to the Civil Partnership And Engagement Advisory Committee.   Action details Not available
APPT - 50 12.AppointmentAppointment by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño of Jorge Santana to the Fine Arts and Culture Commission.   Action details Not available
25-739 11.Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinancePublic Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the City of Laredo’s FY 2025 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenses in the amount of $2,294,495.00 in the Sewer System Fund 2020 Sewer Revenue Bond. The interest earnings being appropriated are for the arbitrage liability payment due to the U.S. Treasury.close and introducePass Action details Not available
2025-O-91 12.Final ReadingsAn Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, ordaining the City’s participation in the Texas enterprise zone program pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303, Texas government code, providing tax incentives, designating a liaison for communication with interested parties, and nominating Killam Development, LTD. Project Ignite to the Office of the Governor Economic Development & Tourism (EDT) through the Economic Development Bank (as an Enterprise Project.close and introducePass Action details Not available
2025-O-86 13.Final ReadingsAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY 2024-2025 of the Convention & Visitors Bureau Department Fund budget by increasing revenues and expenditures by an additional amount of $70,000.00 in order to appropriate $5,000.00 in seed money provided by the National Development Association - Region VI (NCDA-VI) and an estimate $65,000.00 in revenue from conference attendees and sponsors. These funds will be utilized to cover any expenses incurred associated with the conference and pre-conference trainings.   Action details Not available
2025-O-71 14.Final ReadingsAn Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY2025 Capital Improvement Fund to accept and appropriate revenues in the amount of $8,500,000.00 for the State Infrastructure Bank Loan Agreement for the West Laredo Multimodal Trade Corridor - Phase II and Phase III. Funding will be allocated in the Capital Improvement Fund. Providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date.   Action details Not available
2025-O-85 15.Final ReadingsAuthorizing the City Manager to execute a parcel development ground lease agreement between the City of Laredo and Gravity Jets, LLC, Fort Lauderdale, FL, on a 5,004.15 square foot +/- tract of land, legally described as a 5,004.15 square feet tract out of the South part of Block No. 1, Laredo International Airport Subdivision and as depicted in the attached Exhibit, for the purposes of constructing and developing a concrete fuel containment pad of a size required by applicable regulatory agencies. Lease includes one option to extend for an additional nine years. The monthly rent shall be $250.00, and shall be adjusted commencing on the first anniversary of the occupancy term effective date. Rent shall be adjusted on each successive anniversary thereafter by the percentage change in the consumer price index (CPI); providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.   Action details Not available
2025-O-68 16.Final ReadingsAn Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas 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, Alexander Commercial Subdivision, Phase XIV, located at 1119 Fenwick Drive, Suite 201 (1552 square feet) ZC-023-2025 District V   Action details Not available
2025-O-69 17.Final ReadingsAn Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas 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, Alexander Commercial Subdivision, Phase XIV, located at 1119 Fenwick Drive, Suite 104 (2743 square feet). ZC-024-2025 District V   Action details Not available
2025-O-70 18.Final ReadingsAn Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 98.89 acres, as further described by meets and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located east of Cuatro Vientos Road and Cielito Lindo Boulevard, from AG to R-1A. ZC-029-2025 District I   Action details Not available
2025-O-87 19.Final ReadingsAn Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a conditional use permit for a mobile home dealer/sales only on approximately 5.1 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located north of Facultad Boulevard and west of US Highway 83. ZC-025-2025 District II   Action details Not available
2025-O-88 110.Final ReadingsAn Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 2.6 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located north of Wright Ranch Boulevard and east of Cuatro Vientos Road, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-3 (Community Business District). ZC-026-2025 District I   Action details Not available
2025-O-89 111.Final ReadingsAn Ordinance of the City of Laredo, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Pena Plat and approximately 0.40 acre tract, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located at 8207 and 8209 San Lorenzo Drive, from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District). ZC-028-2025 District VII   Action details Not available
2025-R-130 112.ResolutionA Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with U.S. Customs And Border Protection (CBP) for the reimbursement of costs, not to exceed the amount of $55,750.50, related to communications and information technology equipment and services at Laredo International Airport 5210 Bob Bullock Loop.   Action details Not available
2025-R-96 113.ResolutionAuthorizing the City Manager to execute a Donation Agreement and any related documents to accept five parcels from Aquero Ltd, subject to the review of title commitments. Said parcels being: (1) Lot 22, block 6, Aquero phase I, unbuildable (0.8197acres). (2) Lot 7, block 9, Aquero phase II, unihabitable (0.0264 acres). (3) Lot 44, block 9, Aquero phase IV, unbuildable (0.0666 acres). (4) Lot 45, block 9, Aquero phase IV, unbuildable (0.0611 acres). (5) Lot 99, block 9, Aquero phase VI, unbuildable (0.5178 acres), in the City of Laredo, as per plat recorded in Webb County Plat records. Each parcel has a total value of $10.00. The properties will be used for Municipal purposes. The parcels will be maintained by the City of Laredo.approvePass Action details Not available
25-707 114.Consent AgendaMotion to accept U.S. Postal Service notice of lease renewal option for property located at 1300 Matamoros for a five-year term beginning June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2030, with an annual rental rate set at $108,000, one-hundred eight thousand dollars and no cents.   Action details Not available
2025-R-126 115.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $1,250,000.00 to the Laredo & Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (LWCAMPO) for the 2025 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside Program to fund the design, engineering, testing, and construction of Independence Hills Park - Summers Trails. The project will provide, promote and support mobility enhancements, connectivity, accessibility and community safety goals. This notice of funding opportunity is on a reimbursement basis. Grant match of 20% in the amount of $250,000.00 is available in 2015 Certificate of Obligation- District I Priority Funds and Environmental Services Fund- 2019 Certificate of Obligation Bond.   Action details Not available
2025-R-70 116.ResolutionA 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 McPherson Road Corridor. The project has been awarded federal funds in the amount of $411,057.88 and the City of Laredo shall cover any cost overruns including direct state costs in the estimated amount of $12,500.00 Funds are available in General Fund-Traffic Division.   Action details Not available
25-687 117.Consent AgendaConsideration to award a supply contract with Buy Board vendor, Iteris, Santa Ana, California., in the amount of $250,000.00 for the purchase of traffic signal detection cameras and to further authorize future related expenditures for an additional amount not to exceed $350,000.00 for the purchase of traffic control detection cameras for the Traffic Safety Department. This annual contract shall utilize the Buy Board Contract 695-23. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two years beginning as of the date of its execution. Funding for this contract is available in the 2021A Certificate of Obligation Bond & Traffic Division General Fund.approvePass Action details Not available
25-726 118.Consent AgendaConsideration to award a construction contract to the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder ALC Construction CO., Inc., Laredo, Texas in the amount not to exceed $69,000.00 for FY24-ENG-91 Northwest WIC Clinic - Parking Lot Improvements Re-bid Project for the total base bid including a $10,000.00 contingency allowance. Construction contract time is 30 working days. Funding is available in the Public Health Department Fund - Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program Grant. 1. ALC Construction Co., Inc, Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $69,000.00 2. ABBA Construction LLC, Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $108,500.00 3. ACE CO, Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $95,387.50 4. Gilmar Construction, LTD, Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $115,150.00 5. Royal Contractors, Inc, Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $82,850.00 6. Sima Contractors, LLC, Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $94,500.00 Refer to attached letter of recommendation.tablePass Action details Not available
25-722 119.Consent AgendaConsideration to renew contract FY23-033 with Tovar Landscaping, Laredo, Texas in an annual amount of $32,250.00 and for the contract value of $129,000.00 for the maintenance of Manadas Creek by the Academy Sports Store and North backwoods pond. There was no price increase during the last extension period. The term of this contract was for a period of one year and had the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, upon mutual agreement of both parties. This is the second of three extension periods. Renewal terms shall commence on June 1, 2025. Funding is available in the Environmental Services Fund.   Action details Not available
25-723 120.Consent AgendaConsideration to renew contract FY23-034 with Tovar Landscaping, Laredo, Texas in an annual amount of $42,200.00 and for the contract value of $168,800.00 for the maintenance of Manadas Creek by North Central. There was no price increase during the last extension period. The term of this contract was for a period of one year and has the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, upon mutual agreement of both parties. This is the second of three extension periods. Renewal term shall commence on June 1, 2025. Funding is available in the Environmental Services Fund.   Action details Not available
25-479 121.Consent AgendaConsideration to ratify the approval of an emergency purchase order with Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, LLC., San Antonio, TX, in the amount of $61,381.58 for unforeseen mechanical repairs to frontline Aerial Truck #4004, unit #314 due to fire damage. We are utilizing the Buyboard Cooperative Contract #746-24. Funding is available in the General Fund - Fire Department.    Action details Not available
2025-R-110 122.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract from the Texas Department of State Health and Human Services (DSHS), Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Federal (TB/PC-Federal) Grant in the amount of $68,688.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from September 01, 2025 through August 31, 2026. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - TB/PC Federal Grant.   Action details Not available
2025-R-111 123.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract from Every Body Texas d.b.a Women’s Health and Family Planning Association of Texas (WHFPT), through the Quality Access and Improvement (QIA) Part B Fund, Title X Family Planning in the additional amount of $17,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from April 01, 2024 through March 31, 2025. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Title X Family Planning Grant.   Action details Not available
2025-R-122 124.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) for the Cancer Screening and Early Detection Grant, in the estimated total amount of $1,500,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from September 01, 2025 through August 31, 2026, with up to two (2) one year extensions, for a total estimated amount of $4,500,000.00; 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 Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Cancer Screening and Early Detection Grant.   Action details Not available
2025-R-123 125.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract with the Department of State Health Services HEP C - Colonias Advancing and Restoring Esperanza (CARE) Program in the amount of $188,794.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from June 01, 2025 through November 30, 2025. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - HEP C - CARE Program.   Action details Not available
2025-R-124 126.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract from the South Texas Development Council for the HIV Ryan White Program Grant, in the amount of $428,849.00 with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from April 01, 2025 through March 31, 2026. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Ryan White Program Grant.   Action details Not available
2025-R-125 127.ResolutionA Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract from the South Texas Development Council for HIV State Services Grant in the estimated amount of $167,041.00 for the term period from April 01, 2025 through August 31, 2025; the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Grant in the estimated amount of $61,663.00 for the term period from April 01, 2025 through August 31, 2025, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - HIV State Services Grant and HOPWA Grant.   Action details Not available
25-646 128.Consent AgendaAuthorizing the City Manager to approve the write-off of non-collectible patient accounts designated as charity care charges, in the estimated amount of $1,990,110.80, for services provided between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024, in accordance with the Charity Care Policy under the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Texas Ambulance Services Supplemental Payment Program (TASSPP). As a participant in this program, the City is eligible to receive an estimated reimbursement of $550,000.00 for charity care costs, with the final amount subject to the reduction percentage applied by the state. The effective date of this write-off is retroactive to September 30, 2024. Funds will be recorded under the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Ambulance Fund.   Action details Not available
25-745 129.Consent AgendaConsideration for approval of a continuation contract with MP Cloud Technologies in the amount not to exceed $53,897.20, subscription service fee of $3,500.00 per month for the months of October 2024 through February 2025 and $5,199.60 per month for the months of March 2025 through September 2025, to provide a management platform for billing and claims processing for the City of Laredo Public Health Department Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Billing Division, for the term period from October 01, 2024 through September 30, 2025. Funding is available in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - EMS Billing Division.   Action details Not available
25-835 130.Consent AgendaAuthorization to enter into a contract agreement with Sports Facilities Companies for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,380,000.00 The contract period is for three years with an option to renew for an additional two years. Funding is available in the Sports Venue Fund.tablePass Action details Not available
25-708 131.Consent AgendaAuthorizing the City Manager to award Service Contract FY25-047 to the lowest responsive bidder, Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. of Kansas City, Missouri, in the amount of $2,795,592.00 for the provision of all necessary machinery, equipment, labor, supervision, and related appurtenances required for the South Side 54-Inch Collector Rehabilitation - Phase I. The scope of work includes to assess the pipe condition and identify areas in need of rehabilitation. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund- 2022 Sewer Revenue Bond.   Action details Not available
25-712 132.Consent AgendaAuthorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with RedZone Robotics in the amount of $35,000.00 for a one-year subscription to the Integrity sewer asset management software utilizing TIPS Purchasing Cooperative contract number 250106. This procurement will result in cumulative expenditures of $75,000.00 exceeding $50,000.00 with RedZone Robotics during the current fiscal year. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund.   Action details Not available
25-715 133.Consent AgendaAuthorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Nueces Power Equipment of Corpus Christi, Texas, for the acquisition of three Case 575N EP Tractor Loader Backhoes. The total purchase amount is $279,960.04, to be procured through the CNH Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 011723. These units will replace three existing ones that have reached the end of their useful life. Funding for this purchase is available in the Sewer System Fund- 2024 Sewer Revenue Bond.   Action details Not available
25-719 134.Consent AgendaAuthorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Rush Truck Center of New Braunfels, Texas, for the acquisition of two Peterbilt 548 Dump Trucks and Tag Trailer combinations. The total purchase amount is $458,644.20, to be procured through the Buy Board Purchasing Cooperative contract number 723-23. These units will replace two existing ones that have reached the end of their useful life. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund - 2024 Sewer Revenue Bond.   Action details Not available
25-701 135.Staff ReportUpdate on the Search for Property or Building for the City of Laredo Convention Center.tablePass Action details Not available
25-776 136.Staff ReportPresentation with possible action of the FY2023-2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) prepared by the City Laredo's Financial Services Department and audited by the Independent Audit Firm of Canales, Garza, and Baum, P.L.L.C. approvePass Action details Not available
25-831 137.Staff ReportPresentation with possible action requesting the approval of the Same Auto Arena repairs and renovations projects. approvePass Action details Not available
25-789 138.Closed SessionRequest for Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.071 related to litigation initiated by Alfonso I. “Poncho” Casso, and any other matters incident thereto.no action taken  Action details Not available
25-790 139.Closed SessionRequest for Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.071 related to litigation initiated by Karina Elizondo, and any other matters incident thereto.approvePass Action details Not available
25-C-64 1 Council Item1. Recognizing Girl Scouts Troop 07043 for their outstanding commitment and fostering leadership, confidence, and character through meaningful community engagement. Troop 07043 exemplifies the mission of Girl Scouting: "to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place." This recognition also extends to the seven dedicated troop leaders — Alessandra Chacon, Lucero Garza, Yulissa Leal, Andrea Sepulveda, Grace Snyder, Devorah Karren, and Ryan Reyes — whose guidance and mentorship have helped create a supportive and enriching environment for the girls to thrive. Their efforts continue to inspire future generations to lead with purpose and compassion. no action taken  Action details Not available
25-C-65 1 Council Item2. Discussion with possible action regarding an update on the financials of the Sports Venue Tax Fund, and any matters incident thereto.no action taken  Action details Not available
25-C-66 1 Council Item3. Discussion with possible action regarding a status update for all projects in the Utility Department’s capital improvement plan (CIP) and the outlook for the FY 2025-2026’s Utility CIP budget.no action taken  Action details Not available
25-C-67 1 Council Item1. Discussion with possible action to implement signage and barrier recommendations from LPD Port Police, as presented and approved by the Port of Entry Advisory Committee, to facilitate and improve traffic at the World Trade Bridge and along the I69 corridor West of IH35, to include coordination with TxDOT, allowing for the execution of any necessary agreements, and any other matters incident thereto.approvePass Action details Not available
25-C-58 1 Council Item1. Discussion with possible action concerning the enforcement of ordinances or creation of new ordinances regulating bulk item pickup and any other matter incident thereto.approvePass Action details Not available
25-C-69 1 Council Item1. Discussion with possible action on the insurance requirements for vendors utilizing city properties for all events and any other matters incident thereto.approve as amendedPass Action details Not available
25-C-68 1 Council Item1. Discussion with possible action to set up a committee within the City to focus on secondary water sources exploration to provide regular updates to Council and to provide a budget during the next budget cycle for necessary professional consultation and travel funds for the development of collaborative partnerships with regional partners in long term planning for Laredo's future water security and any other matters adjacent to.no action taken  Action details Not available