Recognition and Communication

4:30 P.M.

The Mayor will be presenting the following:

Recognition of the cultural and spiritual contribution of Matachines Dancers.

The City of Laredo Mayor, Dr. Victor D. Trevino, would like to recognize Laredo

Bridge System Maintenance workers Alejandro Castillo, Jose Gaspar, and Angel

Garza in helping during a critical event demonstrating courage, helpfulness, and

determination.

On December 11th at approximately 7:20 a.m., Bridge Shift Supervisor, Elias Caro

was notified about an accident that occurred at Bridge 1. A foreign traveler from

Chicago had entered through Salinas St. incorrectly; the Paisano had reversed,

jumping over the street curve and entering Water St. The elderly conducted wanted

to reverse more to align to the street when he accidentally hit the accelerator,

causing him to collide with our building brick walls. Once arriving at the scene, the

supervisor noticed that the vehicle engine had begun to catch fire, so he rushed to

get a fire extinguisher to turn off the fire and notified two other maintenance workers

to check on the traveler to help get him out.

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City of Laredo

Regular City Council Meeting

A-2025-R-01

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

1110 HOUSTON STREET

LAREDO, TEXAS 78040

January 28, 2025

5:30 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENCE

ROLL CALL

II.

III.

IV.

MINUTES

Approval of Minutes of:

December 2, 2024

December 20, 2024

CITIZEN COMMENTS

Citizens can participate through in-person comments. Citizens wishing to provide in-person

comments are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later

than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3)

minutes per speaker. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. All

comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No

derogatory remarks will be permitted.

VI.

COMMUNICATIONS

1. Recognition of Former Bridge Director Yvette Limon for the over

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20 years of service and contribution to the City of Laredo and

international trade community.

VII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

Reappointment by Council Member Dr. David Tyler King of Dr.

James Cortez to the Ethics Commission.

Reappointment by Council Member Gilbert Gonzalez of Dr. Oscar

Buitron to the Ethics Commission.

Reappointment by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa of Justin

Heather to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1-Downtown.

Reappointment by Council Member Melissa Cigarroa of Lisa Paul

to the Ethics Commission.

Appointment by Council Member Melissa Cigarroa of Alexandra

Reyes to the Laredo/Webb County Drug and Alcohol Commission.

Appointment by Council Member Ricardo "Richie" Rangel of Juan

Avila to the Municipal Civil Service Commission.

Appointment by Council Member Rick Garza of Mercurio Martinez

to the Board of Adjustment Committee.

Appointment by Council Member Rick Garza of Jose Salvador

Tellez to the Ethics Commission.

Appointment by Council Member Rick Garza of Jerry Garza to the

Planning & Zoning Commission.

Appointment by Council Member Rick Garza of Mario Perez to the

Animal Care Advisory Committee.

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Appointment by Council Member Rick Garza of Manfredo Salinas

to the City Utilities Advisory Commission.

Appointment by Council Member Rick Garza of Joe Benavides to

the Port of Entry Advisory Committee.

Appointment by Council Member Rick Garza of Margarito

Benavides to the Transportation & Traffic Safety Advisory

Committee

Appointment by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño of Council Member

Ricardo "Rick" Garza to the Community Action Agency Advisory

Board, South Texas Development Council, Audit & Accountability

Committee, Laredo Public Facility Corporation, Public Safety

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Advisory Committee, and City-County Government Issues

Committee.

VIII. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City

Manager to grant a non-exclusive franchise to Coyote Enviro STX

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. Franchise fees will be deposited into General

Funds.

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Coyote Enviro STX_Franchise.docx 112724.docx

Attachments:

A Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo,

Texas, amending Chapter 6, “Animals and Fowl” of the Code of

Ordinances by reinstating the full function of Animal Care Services

as a division of the Laredo Public Health Department; abolishing

the Animal Care Department and Director position originated

through Ordinance 2016-O-132; designating an Assistant Director

with supervisory responsibility over the division; defining key terms;

setting enforceable restrictions of animal ownership and keeping in

conformance with current state law; providing that this ordinance

shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing for

publication; and declaring an effective date.

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PHIO - Ch. 6 Animal and Fowl

Attachments:

Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending City of

Laredo Code of Ordinances Chapter 28, Article IX Public

Right-Of-Way Management - Division 1. Sections 28-165

Definitions and Section 28-167 Field Utility Coordination; Defining

hydro-excavation. Mandating hydro-excavation to expose existing

utilities in the Public Right-Of-Way that provide for a greater control

to reduce the potential damages of the City of Laredo’s

infrastructure in Public Right-of-Way.

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AMENDING CHAPTER 28 TO MANDATE HYDRO EXCAVATION

2025

Attachments:

Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo,

Texas, amending the City of Laredo’s FY 2025 annual budget by

appropriating revenues and expenditures in the estimated amount

of $909,000.00 in the 2019 Certificate of Obligation (CO) Bond,

affecting various funds-2019 CO, 2019 CO Environmental, and

2019 CO Transit funds. The interest earnings being appropriated

are for the arbitrage liability payment due to the US Treasury.

Funding is available in the 2019 Certificate of Obligation

Bond-various funds.

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Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance-Appropriate Interest

Earnings

Attachments:

Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo,

Texas, amending the City of Laredo’s FY 2025 annual budget by

appropriating revenues and expenditures in the estimated amount

of $950,000.00 in the Waterworks and Sewer System Funds- 2019

Waterworks and Sewer Revenue Bonds. The interest earnings

being appropriated are for the arbitrage liability payment due to the

US Treasury.

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INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE- 2019 Water and Sewer -Interest

Appropriation

Attachments:

Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo,

Texas, amending the City of Laredo’s FY 2025 annual budget by

appropriating revenues and expenditures in the estimated amount

of $28,360.00 in the 2019 Personal Property Finance Contractual

Obligation (PPFCO) Bond. The interest earnings being

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appropriated are for the arbitrage liability payment due to the US

Treasury. Funding is available in the 2019 PPFCO Bond.

Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance-Appropriate Interest

Earnings

Attachments:

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 19,

Article VIII, of the Code of Ordinances by adding sub-section (n) to

prohibit the parking of vehicles on a public street within 8 feet of a

mailbox.

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Mailbox parking ordinance

Attachments:

Public Hearing and discussion on the voluntary annexation and

initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land

totaling 8.55 acres, more or less, as described by metes and

bounds in the attached Exhibit “A”, and known as Annexation Tract

5 (All Carriers Tract) located south of FM 1472 and southeast of

Thiesel Road.

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The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of

the annexation and initial zoning. Staff supports the annexation and

initial zoning.

AN-005-2024

District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez

Attachments:

Public Hearing and discussion on the voluntary annexation and

initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land

totaling 13.4940 acres, more or less, as described by metes and

bounds in the attached Exhibit “A”, and known as Annexation Tract

6 (Zuniga Tract) located west of West Peak Road and north of El

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Pico Road.

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of

the annexation and initial zoning.

Staff supports the annexation and initial zoning.

AN-006-2024

District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez

Attachments:

Public Hearing and discussion on the voluntary annexation and

initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on tract of land

totaling 120.32 acres, more or less, as described by metes and

bounds in the attached Exhibit “A”, and known as Annexation Tract

7 (Bastrop RM Investments Tract) located north of FM 1472 and

west of FM 3338.

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The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of

the annexation and initial zoning.

Staff supports the annexation and initial zoning.

AN-007-2024

District VII - Cm. Vanessa Perez

Attachments:

(Recess)

(Press Availability)

IX.

INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement

between the City of Laredo and the Adex Trading, Inc., for a

property located at 2015 Pappas, constituting of approximately

97,183 square feet of land, including approximately 28,366 square

feet of building space known as Building No. 1315. Lease term

shall be for five years, commencing on January 1, 2025 with four

options, each equal to five years, upon mutual agreement of the

parties. The monthly rent shall be $6,973.00 and will be adjusted

annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

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Adex Trading Ordinance 2024

Adex Trading - Lease 2024

Attachments:

An Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending

the pay structure for Department Directors and above by

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transitioning from the current wage scale (R43-R47) to a new

structure (217-221) based on the Segal Study recommendations,

excluding certain employee categories, and providing for

severability, publication and an effective date.

Introductory Ordinance Directors Segal Study Findings 01 22 25

Attachments:

FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas repealing Ordinances

2000-O-295, 2010-O-139 and 2023-O-027 of the City of Laredo

Code of Ordinances. Ordinance 2000-O-295 established the speed

hump installation policy for the City of Laredo and further provided

procedures and priorities for speed hump installation, removal,

alteration, location, eligibility requirements and cost sharing criteria;

Ordinances 2010-O-139 and 2023-O-027 amended ordinance

2000-O-295; providing for the following findings of fact: repeal of

Ordinances 2000-O-295, 2010-O-139 and 2023-O-027; repealed,

severability, codification and effective date, and finding proper

notice and meeting.

13.

2024-O-273

Ordinance Repeal and amendments Speed hump Policy

Attachments:

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2,

Article II, Division 2, Section 2-16(b)(1) and (c) of the Code of

Ordinances to address the restrictions of management exclusivity

as it limits the City's ability to exercise discretion in extraordinary

circumstances; also, to designate the city manager, deputy city

manager or the city manager’s designee as the director of the City

Manager’s Office to broaden decision making capacity and allow

for continuity in leadership.

14.

2025-O-14

Updated Ordinance on CMO

Attachments:

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning

Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo rezoning approximately

3194.7 square feet out of Lot 2, Block 664, Eastern Division, as

further described in meets and bounds in attached Exhibit A,

located at 1215 Ryan Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District)

to B-3 (Community Business District).

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2025-O-02

ZC-075-2024

District IV

ZC-075-2024 - Final Staff Report

ZC-075-2024 - Maps

Attachments:

ZC-075-2024 - Survey, Metes, & Bounds

ZC-075-2024 - Signage

ZC-075-2024 - Final Ordinance

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning

Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 9, Block

274, Eastern Division, located at 2010 Springfield Avenue, from

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R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District).

ZC-078-2024

District VIII

ZC-078-2024 - Final Staff Report

ZC-078-2024 - Maps

Attachments:

ZC-078-2024 - Zone Change Signage

ZC-078-2024 - Final Ordinance

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City

Manager to ratify the execution of an amendment to lease

agreement HSBP-1111-L-IN0231, between U.S. Customs and

Border Protection, as an entity of the United States of America and

the City of Laredo, as lessor, for an additional 3,590 square foot

tract of land as depicted on Exhibit A, needed to construct, operate,

and maintain the new integrated railcar inspection system. The

Amendment lease agreement is effective December 1, 2024

through August 31, 2031 under the same terms and conditions of

the original lease or any supplemental lease agreed upon by both

parties and with no additional rental fee.

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2025-O-10

Ordinance No. 2025-O-10

Attachments:

CM Signed Lease Amendment

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the City of

Laredo Land Development Code, Section 24.77.1, entitled

Dimensional Standards, to amend the minimum lot area

requirements for "Duplex" and Appendix A, by amending "Duplex"

in the list of definitions, and providing that this ordinance shall be

cumulative, providing for severability clause, and providing for

publication and effective date.

18.

2025-O-04

Final Ordinance - Duplex Minimum Lot Area and Definition

Sec. 24-77.1 Dimensional Standards Chart

Exhibit A

Attachments:

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City

Manager to accept and enter into a contract from the University of

Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) through

the National Institutes of Aging (NIA) for the UTHSCSA SARS

Alzheimer’s Grant, amending the FY2024-2025 budget by

appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of

$224,786.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health

Department, and amend the FY2024-2025 Full Time Equivalent

(FTE) Position Listing by creating one (1) Program Coordinator,

207 position and one (1) Public Health Technician, 206 position, for

the term from August 01, 2024 through July 31, 2025. Funds will be

accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund -

UTHSCSA SARS Alzheimer’s Grant.

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2025-O-05

Attachments:

An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant,

approve a program, and appropriate funds from the State of Texas

Office of the Governor (OOG) Public Safety Office for the FY 2025

Border Zone Fire Department (BZFD) grant and amend the FY

24-25 General Fund Budget by increasing revenues and expenses

in the amount of $249,325.02 with no match. The funds will be

used to purchase Fire/EMS rescue equipment for the Laredo Fire

Department for the grant performance period of September 1,

2024-October 31, 2025. Funding will be available in the Special

Fire Grants Fund.

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2025-O-06

BZFD Grant Award Letter

Attachments:

Responsibilities Memo

FY 2025 BZFD Budget Detail Line Item

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City

Manager to create twenty-five police cadet full time equivalent

(FTE) positions under the COPS Hiring Program (CHP). The City

of Laredo was recently awarded funding from the U.S. Department

of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Service (COPS)

Program to hire twenty-five new police officers for a period of three

years. Funding is available under the Special Police Fund - COPS

Hiring Program.

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2025-O-09

Final Reading 2025-O-09 - COPS 25 FTEs

Attachments:

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo Texas, amending Chapter Four

“Airport”, Article I, “In General”, Section 4-14.5 “Security Fees”, of

the City Of Laredo Code Of Ordinances, by updating security fees

for services conducted by the Airport Security division in an effort to

offset operating costs for said services and to enhance the flow of

revenue for Airport operations; and providing for an effective date.

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2025-O-11

2025-O-13

Sec. 4-14.5 Security Fees

Attachments:

Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement

between the City of Laredo and the Laredo Little Theater for a

property located at 4802 Thomas Avenue, constituting of

approximately 5,801 square feet of building space. Lease term

shall be for five years commencing on the date of execution.

Tenant is hereby granted two options to extend this lease for an

additional five years per option upon mutual written agreement

between both parties. The monthly rent shall be $900.00 and will

be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price

Index (CPI); providing for severability; and providing for an effective

date.

Laredo Little Theater Ordinance 2024

Laredo Little Thearer Lease Agreement

Attachments:

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo Texas, amending Chapter Four

“Airport”, Article I, “In General”, Section 4-1 “Municipal Airport

Named As Designated”, of the City of Laredo Code Of Ordinances,

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by properly designating and naming the former Laredo Airforce

Base Aeronautical Facility to appropriately reflect its current

designation on The National Plan Of Integrated Airport Systems as

the “Laredo International Airport; providing for publication; providing

for an effective date.

Introductory Ordinance

Attachments:

Ordinance - August 19, 1975

XI.

CONSENT AGENDA

All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action

on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member.

BRIDGE: KENT RICHARD, INTERIM DIRECTOR

Consideration to award contract FY25-024 to LF Enterprise,

Laredo, Texas for the purchase of bridge employee uniforms for an

annual amount of $60,977.00 for a total contract value amount of

$243,908.00. The term of this contract is for a one-year term with

three additional, one year renewal periods upon mutual agreement

of both parties. Funding is available in the Laredo Bridge System

Funds.

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25-03

Bid Tabulation

Attachments:

Consideration to approve services with provider, Transcore L.P., for

the replacement and installation of forty-eight load cells (weigh in

motion sensors) for Commercial Bridges III and IV in the amount of

$172,760.00. The installation of these load cells is due to current

load cells are near the end of their useful life. Funding is available

in the Laredo Bridge System Funds.

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Transcore Quote

Scope of Work

Attachments:

CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: JOSEPH W. NEEB

Resolution adopting the City of Laredo State Legislative Agenda for

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2025-R-39

the 89th Legislative Session of the Texas Legislature. The agenda

provides generalized direction and guides the city’s advocacy with

legislators and agencies.

2025 State Legislative Agenda 1_24_25

2025-R-38

Attachments:

Resolution adopting the City of Laredo Federal Legislative Agenda

for the 119th Legislative Session of the Texas Legislature. The

agenda provides generalized direction and guides the city’s

advocacy with legislators and agencies.

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2025-R-39

Attachments:

2025 Federal Legislative Agenda

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: TINA MARTINEZ, DIRECTOR

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, to execute all

necessary documents to purchase from FM 1472 Investments, Inc.

The “Surface Only” of a 0.2358 acres (10,271 square feet) for

$85,000.00. Parcel of land, located in the Santiago Sanchez

Porcion 12, Abstract 278, Webb County, Texas, being part of a

called 22.4543-acre tract, also known as tract 1, conveyed from

Nixon Ranch Partnership to FM 1472 Investments, Inc. Described

in Document 1337924 of the official public records of Webb

County, Texas. Parcel being more particularly described and

depicted in exhibit “A”. Funding is available in the City of Laredo,

Land account. Providing for an effective date.

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2025-R-21

Attachments:

Parcel 3 Aerial

Resolution FM 1472

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas

dissolving the Third-Party Advisory Funding Committee established

by motion on June 5, 2000, and establishing the Civic Partnership

and Engagement Advisory Committee; and providing an effective

date.

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Attachments:

Consideration to renew Contract FY23-002 with Bug Hunters Pest

Control, Inc, San Antonio, TX for fumigation services in the amount

of $60,000.00 for the two years. The term of this contract was for a

period of two years with the option to renew one additional two-year

period. This is the last extension period. Funding is available in the

Municipal Housing Fund and Noise Abatement Fund.

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Bid Tabulation by Supplier Spreadsheet - FY23-002

Attachments:

Agreement for Contract Services between The CIty of Laredo,

Texas and Bug Hunters Pest Control FY23-002

FY23-002 Renewal Letter - Ext 1

DETOXIFICATION CENTER: DR. SAN JUANA VIVIANA MARTINEZ, DIRECTOR

Consideration to renew contract FY24-029 Sensibill Services, Holy

Springs, NC, for billing and provider credentialing services for the

detoxification department for an annual amount of $216,000.00 for

a total contract value amount of $648,000.00. This award was for a

one-year period and provided for the possible extension of this

contract for two additional, one-year term periods upon mutual

agreement of both parties. This is the first extension of two.

Funding is available in the Detoxification budget.

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24-2283

2025 ROOTS Billing Service Agreement.docx (1).pdf

Renewal Letter - FY24-029

Attachments:

Consideration for approval of the purchase of pharmaceuticals and

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medical supplies from McKesson General Medical, Inc in the

amount not to exceed $119,996.00; Sourcewell cooperative

contract #022422-MML. Funding is available in the Detoxification

Department fund.

1) Pharmaceuticals not to exceed $80,000.00.

2) Medical Supplies not to exceed $39,996.00.

McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solutions LLC_ Contrac

022422-MML _ Sourcewell.pdf

Attachments:

Ratifying the execution of a service agreement between the City of

Laredo Detoxification and Dr. Joe Sowunmi for services necessary

within scope of practice for appropriate treatment of City of Laredo

Detoxification Department patients with pharmacy oversight in the

amount of not to exceed $60,000.00 per year. With consideration

to extend contract for two additional, one-year term periods upon

mutual agreement of both parties. Funding is available in the

Detoxification budget.

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Dr. Joe S_ Pharmacists Agreement.pdf

Attachments:

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: MIRIAM CASTILLO, DIRECTOR

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas

authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the

U.S. Department of Transportation for the FY25 Rebuilding

American Infrastructure with Sustainability & Equity (RAISE) for the

World Trade Bridge Expansion Project to conduct final design

plans, permitting, ROW acquisition, utility relocation, and

construction. Grant has no match at the time of application, but up

to 20% for $5,000,000 may be required at the time of award.

Funding is available in the Bridge Construction Fund. This Notice of

Funding Opportunity is on a reimbursement basis.

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RESOLUTION 2025-R-23

Project Overview

Attachments:

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas

authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the

U.S. Department of Transportation for the FY25 Rebuilding

American Infrastructure with Sustainability & Equity (RAISE) Grant

Program for the Boulevard of the Americas Project in the amount

not to exceed $25,000,000.00 to construct and improve right of

ways, roadway crossings, and pedestrian improvements at the four

blocks of the IH-35 mile marker one in order to promote pedestrian

traffic, improve pedestrian safety, widen sidewalks, bring back life

to the area and promoting economic development. Grant has no

match at the time of application, but up to 20% for up to

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$5,000,000.00 may be required at the time of award. This Notice of

Funding Opportunity is on a reimbursement basis. Funding will

need to be identified in the event project is selected for award, and

match is requested by awarding agency.

RAISE Blvd of Americas Project Overview

RESOLUTION 2025-R-24

Attachments:

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas

authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application on in the

amount of $8,100,000.00 to the U.S. Department of Transportation,

under the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability &

Equity (RAISE) Grant Program for the River Road Planning Project

to conduct schematics, alignments, traffic analysis, stakeholder

outreach, economic impact analysis, environmental analysis, plans

specifications and estimates. Grant has no match at the time of

application but up to 20% for $1,600,000.00 may be required at the

time of award. Funding will be allocated for FY24-25. This Notice of

Funding Opportunity is on a reimbursement basis. Funding will

need to be identified in the event project is selected for award, and

match is requested by awarding agency.

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2025-R-27

River Road Site Map

Attachments:

RESOLUTION 2025-R-27

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas

authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the

amount of $100,000.00 to Bloomberg Philanthropies for the Asphalt

Art Initiative Grant Application to transform the downtown area by

providing safer and vibrant spaces by using visual art interventions

on roadways, pedestrian spaces, and public infrastructure; The

program will assist by using art and design to improve street safety,

revitalize public spaces, and engage the community. Grant

application has no match requirements. Funding will be available in

the Capital Grants Fund.

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2025-R-28

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas

authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to Texas

Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for the Texas Recreational

Trails Grant Program in the amount of $375,000.00, to create new

trails in Deer Creek Park to provide, promote and support outdoor

recreation, conservation, and nature exploration and execute all

relevant documents as determined by TPWD. This notice of

funding opportunity is on a reimbursement basis. Grant match in

the amount not to exceed $75,000.00 will be funded with Parkland

Improvement Fund.

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2025-R-32

Resolution 2025-R-32

Attachments:

Site Plan - Proposed Area

ENGINEERING: RAMON E. CHAVEZ P.E., CITY ENGINEER

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas,

authorizing the City Manager to accept setting a temporary

construction speed zone limit at IH35 SB, to 55 MPH from 680 feet

after Scott Street (Mile Point 1.402) to Pinnacle Rd. (Mile Point

6.676/ 5.274 Miles).

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2025-R-11

Memo_Construction_Speed_Zone_IH35_CS_18-6

Control Section 18-6

Attachments:

2025-R-11

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas,

authorizing the City Manager to prepare all necessary documents

for the submission of an application to U.S. Customs and Border

Protection’s Donation Acceptance Program for the City of Laredo

World Trade Bridge Port of Entry Expansion Project.

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2025-R-31

DAP Proposal for WTB EXP - 12-17-24

Resolution 2025-R-231 Bridge Donation

Attachments:

Consideration for approval of change order No.3, a total decrease

of $65,277.43 to balance quantities, for Fasken Community Center

Pool & Amenities Project, to Celso Gonzalez Construction, Inc.,

Mission, Texas. Ratification of final payment in the amount of

$44,240.36. The construction contract amount including this

change order is $512,231.17. Funding is available in the Capital

Improvement Fund and 2019 CO Bond.

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Change Order #3

Attachments:

Consideration for approval of the Fasken Community Center Tree

House Project as complete by Studio Cortes, LLC. The final

completion date was May 31, 2024 in accordance with the terms

and conditions under contract. However, the contract time was

increased by 15 days due to rain days and City Holidays, and

actual work was completed on August 2, 2024 for an overall of 48

calendar days of liquidated damages at $200.00 per day for a total

amount of $9,600.00. Original contract amount is $54,016.00, and

final payment to Studio Cortes, LLC is $44,416.00. Funding is

available in the District VII priority fund and Capital Improvement

Fund. Contingent on the approval of File 24-1564.

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City Form Letter- Project Completion 2024.10.23

Attachments:

2024.10.24 Fasken Community Center Tree House - Final Report

Consideration for approval of the selection of the top ranked

consultant for the RFQ FY24-ENG-89 Animal Care Services - New

Veterinary Hospital and Master Planning Project; and authorization

to negotiate a professional services contract. A total of (2) firms

responded to the request for qualifications and presented before

the evaluation committee on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. The

committee recommends the selection of X Architecture Collective,

LLC, Laredo, Texas. There is no financial impact at this time.

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1. X Architecture Collective, LLC, Laredo, Texas

2. Cavazos Architects, Laredo, Texas

RFQ FY24-ENG-89 Final Rankings

Attachments:

ENVIRONMENTAL:

Consideration to authorize the purchase of two 2025 Ford F-150

Crew Cab Trucks and one 2025 Toyota Camry for an amount not

to exceed $138,000.00 from Silsbee Ford and Silsbee Toyota in

Silsbee, Texas utilizing the TIPS Cooperative Purchasing

Program's Contract #240901 to continue with the vehicle

replacement schedule for the Environmental inspectors. Funding is

available under the Environmental Fund.

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TIPS Contract #240901

Quote - Ford Trucks

Quote - Toyota Camry

Attachments:

Ratifying renewal of service contract FY24-014 to Nick Benavides,

Oilton, Texas in an annual amount of $46,800.00 and for the total

contract value of $140,400.00. The initial term of this contract was

for a period of one year with the option to renew for two additional

one-year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. This is the

first of two extension periods. Funding is available in the

Environmental Services Fund.

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Renewal Letter - FY24-014

Attachments:

Supplier Response (Nick Benavides)

Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 for

additional engineering services with Scheibe Consulting, LLC, in

the amount of $200,000.00. The total contract amount with this

amendment is $899,000.00. This contract is for additional modeling

and alternative analysis of the Manadas and Zacate Creek

Watersheds. Funding is available in the Environmental Services

Fund

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SecondAmendmentScheibe

Attachments:

FINANCE: FRANCISCO J. MATA, DIRECTOR

Consideration to renew and amend contract FY23-035 to Dus-Tex

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Mops & Mats Rental, Laredo, Texas in the estimated annual

amount of $125,000.00 for the rental of dust mops and mats to

various city departments. The term of this contract shall be for a

two year period, beginning as of the date of its execution and

subject to future appropriations. This is the last extension period.

All mops and mats services will be secured on an as-needed basis.

Funds are available through respective departments' budget.

Contract FY23-035 Renewal Letter

Attachments:

Consideration to award a professional services contract to Canales,

Garza, & Baum, PLLC, Certified Public Accountants and

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authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract for a period of

one year in the amount not to exceed $90,000.00 in order to

provide audit services for fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.

This is the first of two, one-year extensions, as per the contract.

Audits fees will be allocated to the professional services line item

among the different funds to be audited.

Consideration to renew annual supply/service contract FY22-006

with South Texas Waste Systems, Laredo, Texas, in an annual

amount of $180,000.00 and for the total contract value of

$900,000.00. This contract is for the rental of portable hand wash

stations, latrines, and showers for various City departments. All

rentals will be done on an as needed basis. The term of this

contract was for a period of two years with the option to renew for

three additional one-year periods. This is the second of three

extension periods. There is no price increase. Funding for this

contract is available in the respective department budgets.

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FY22-006 Renewal Letter

Price Listing - FY22-006

Attachments:

FIRE: GUILLERMO HEARD, FIRE CHIEF

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas

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authorizing the City Manager to ratify the submission of a grant

application in the amount of $360,316.00 to the Federal Emergency

Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant

(AFG) Program. If awarded, the grant will provide funding for

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) approved physicals,

laboratory testing, comprehensive cancer screenings, and

cardiovascular and fitness exams for all firefighters. The City of

Laredo will match 10% of the grant funds. The grant will be

accounted for in the Special Fire Grants Fund.

2025-R-14

Attachments:

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas

authorizing the City Manager to ratify the submission of a grant

application in the amount of $1,251,442.00 to the Federal

Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the FY 2024

Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant Program (AFG). If awarded, grant

will allow for the purchase of a new Spartan S-180 Fire Engine. The

City of Laredo will be responsible the required match of $

113,767.45. Funding is available in the Special Fire Grants Fund.

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Attachments:

Consideration to award contract FY25-008 with Mendoza

Maintenance Group, Laredo, Texas, for janitorial services to the

Laredo Fire Department in the amount of $30,000.00 per year with

a total amount of $60,000.00 for two years. The term of this

contract is for a two year period with the option to renew one

additional two year period upon mutual agreement of parties.

Funding is available in the General Fund - Laredo Fire Department.

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RFP - FY25-008 Janitorial Services -Evaluation Final Scores

Attachments:

Consideration to award service contract FY24-087 to

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Emergicon/Emergifire, LLC., Dallas, Texas, to secure professional

services for emergency and non-emergency fire and hazmat billing

and collection services for the City of Laredo Fire Department. The

term of this contract is for two years with an annual performance

review, and the option to renew for one two year period to be

negotiated with the firm. Emergicon/Emergifire, LLC will charge the

City 18% of cash collections for fire and hazmat billing services.

Fees will be deposited in the General Fund-Fire Department.

RFP FY24-087 - Billing for Emergency Services Cost Recovery-

Fire Department - Final Scores

Attachments:

Supplier Response (EmergiconEmergiFire

Consideration to approve the purchase of one Pierce Custom

Saber Fire Truck from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, Denton,

TX, in the amount of $827,024.00 utilizing H-GAC Cooperative

Contract # FS12-23. Funding is available in the 2024 CO Bond

Fund.

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H-GAC - Master General Provisions

Attachments:

Siddons Martin - Fire Engine Quote - 10.2024

Consideration to approve a Professional Services Contract

between Nicolas Carrasco, Ph.D., and the City of Laredo to provide

pre-employment psychological evaluations for applicants of the

Laredo Fire Department. The City agrees to pay an amount not to

exceed $56,000.00. Funding is available in the General Fund - Fire

Training.

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Dr Nicholas Carrasco Contract - 2025

Attachments:

Consideration to approve a Professional Services Contract

between Dr. Arturo Garza-Gongora and the City of Laredo to

provide pre-employment cadet and promotional physicals. The City

agrees to pay an amount not to exceed $60,000.00. Funding is

available in the General Fund - Fire Training.

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Professional Services Contract - Dr. Arturo Garza Gongora

Attachments:

Consideration to approve a professional services agreement with

ZOLL Medical Corporation, Chelmsford, MA, in the amount of

$178,443.00 for preventative maintenance on eighteen

defibrillators/monitors. The term of the agreement is three years.

Funding is available in the Fire General Fund

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Zoll -

Attachments:

City of Laredo Sole_Source_Affidavit- SIGNED

Consideration to approve a professional services agreement with

Stryker Medical, Chicago, IL, in the amount of $220,656.60 for

preventative maintenance, parts, and labor for ambulance

stretchers. The term of the agreement is for six years. Funding is

available in the Fire General Fund.

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Attachments:

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laredo sole source signed 11142024

FLEET MANAGEMENT: RONALD MILLER, DIRECTOR

Consideration to renew annual supply contract (parts only)

FY23-026 for the purchase of Chevrolet/GM Original Equipment

Manufacturer (OEM) with the following vendor's:

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1). Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo, TX in an amount of up to

$125,000.00 (Primary Vendor);

2). Toro Auto Sales, Laredo, TX in an amount of up to $75,000.00

(Secondary Vendor);

for the City’s fleet vehicle repairs. The term of this contract shall be

for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution

and is subject to future budget appropriations. 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. All parts will be purchased on an as

needed basis and funding will be secured from the Fleet

Management Fund.

Bid Tab FY23-026

FY23-026Contracts

Attachments:

Consideration to renew contract FY22-002 for the purchase of

recapped tires for the city’s fleet vehicles with Southern Tire Mart,

Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $250,000.00. 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

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appropriated funds. This is the last extension period for this

contract and there was no price increase during the last extension

period. All recapped tires will be purchased on an as needed basis.

Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund.

Bid Tab FY22-002

Contract FY22-002

Attachments:

Consideration to award contract FY23-022 to the following vendors:

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1). Humdinger Equipment, Lubbock, Texas in an annual amount up

to $95,000.00 (Primary Vendor);

2). RDO Equipment, Laredo, Texas in an annual amount up to

$65,000.00 (Secondary Vendor);

for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)

parts/services for the City's TANA heavy equipment in use at the

City's landfill. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one

year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent

upon the availability of appropriated funds. This contract may be

extended for one additional one-year period upon mutual

agreement of the parties. RDO Equipment is proposing an 8%

increase during this extension period due to an increase in labor

costs. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund.

FY23-022 Contracts

Attachments:

FY23-022 Pricing Table

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 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 is the last extension period for this contract.

Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund.

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FY22-047 Contract

Bid Tab FY22-047

Attachments:

Consideration to renew contract FY23-029 with Nueces Power

Equipment, Laredo, Texas in an annual amount up to $250,000.00

for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)

parts/services for the City's Liebherr heavy equipment. 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 may be extended for one additional

one year period. Funding is available in the Fleet Management

Fund.

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Bid Tab FY23-029

FY23-029 Contract

Attachments:

Consideration to award a two-year service contract FY25-025 to

Cabello Recovery & Auction Services, Laredo, Texas for the

auction of cars, light duty trucks, heavy duty trucks, and surplus

property for the Fleet Department. This contract establishes

auctioneer services for the sale of city surplus vehicles and

equipment. Cabello's auctioneer (commission) fee will be the

following percentage (%) of the gross sales:

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a). 16.0% if the City opts to hold the auction on city property;

b). 25.0% if the City opts to hold auction online either on city

property/vendor’s location.

The City will have the option to hold its auction(s) onsite city

property or offsite. The intent of this contract is to conduct turnkey

public auctions, in accordance to Laws of the State of Texas (TX

Department of License and Regulation), for disposal of surplus

items on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for

a period of two years beginning as of the date of its execution and

is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This

contract can be renewed three additional one year extension

periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. The City will not

incur any direct costs for this contract.

Copy of Bid Tabulation by Supplier Spreadsheet - RFP FY25-025

Auctioneering Ser... (1)

Attachments:

FY25-025 Contract Cabello

FY25-025 Evaluation Matrix Final

PUBLIC HEALTH: DR. RICHARD A. CHAMBERLAIN, DIRECTOR

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas,

authorizing the City Manager to ratify and submit a grant

application to the South Texas Development Council for HIV Care

and Services through the Ryan White Part B Grant in the estimated

amount of $416,575.00 for the term period from April 01, 2025

through March 31, 2026; the HIV State Services Grant in the

estimated amount of $167,041.00 for the term period from April 1,

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, 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 Laredo Public

Health Department Fund - Ryan White Part B Grant, HIV State

Services Grant, and HOPWA Grant.

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ESBD_383499_1732772843700_STDC_Competitive_South Texa

RFP No 25-01.02.03._RW-SS-HOPWA Funds (1)

2025-R-08

Attachments:

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas,

authorizing the City Manager to ratify and submit an application to

the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through the

National Association of County & City Health Officials (NACCHO)

for the Wastewater Surveillance Mentorship Program 2025 in the

estimated amount of $25,000.00, with no match for the City of

Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from February

1, 2025 through July 31, 2025; 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

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appropriated in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund -

Wastewater Surveillance Mentorship Program 2025.

2025-R-09

Attachments:

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas,

authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a

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continuation contract from the Department of State Health Services

(DSHS) for the Healthy Texas Babies Grant in the amount of

$75,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health

Department for the term period from September 1, 2025 through

August 31, 2026. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public

Health Department Fund - Healthy Texas Babies Grant.

2025-R-10

Attachments:

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas,

authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a

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continuation contract from the Department of State Health Services

for the Immunizations Local Grant Program in the amount of

$230,491.00 with a program income of $145,000.00 for a total

amount of $375,491.00, 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 allocated to the Laredo

Public Health Department Fund - Immunizations Local Grant.

2025-R-12

Attachments:

A 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 Department of Health and Human

Services for the Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities,

Surveillance, Research, and Prevention (ADDM) Grant in the total

amount of $600,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public

Health Department, for the term period from January 01, 2025

through December 31, 2025. Funds will be accounted for in the

Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Autism and Other

Developmental Disabilities, Surveillance, Research, and Prevention

Grant.

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Attachments:

NOA -ADDM FY25

HUMAN RESOURCES: LINDA TENIENTE, DIRECTOR

Consideration to award contract number FY22-065 to provide

Temporary Staffing Agency Services to Elite Employment Services,

LLC. Vendor will be awarded for set contract services to provide to

the City of Laredo with a labor pool for those departments that

might require temporary staffing throughout the fiscal year. All

services will be secured on an as needed basis and the estimated

contract amount should not exceed $500,000.00 per term. This is

the final extension period. Funding is available in the respective

departmental budgets.

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Renewal Letter - FY22-065 Final Extension

Service Agreement - FY22-065

Attachments:

INFORMATION SERVICES & TELECOMMUNICATION: JOE C. RIVERA, DIRECTOR

Consideration to authorize the purchase of network systems to

upgrade the I-Net core switch at the Telecommunications Center

building in the amount of $168,397.38 from Computer Solutions,

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San Antonio, Texas, through the TIPS CONTRACT 230202.

Funding is available in the Public Access-PEG Fund.

CC - TelecomCoreSWupgd_FY2024-25.docx

CoL 14354 1040243 - Core Upgrade - Telecom Refresh rev1.129

by ComSol.pdf

Attachments:

LIBRARY:

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Consideration to ratify contract FY24-051 to Netsync Network

Solutions, McAllen, TX, in the amount not to exceed of $44,102.22

per year for technological hardware upgrades and improvements

for five Laredo Public Library locations for a total contract value

amount of $220,511.10. The term of this contract is for three years

beginning the date of its execution. This contract has two additional

one year renewal periods upon mutual agreement of both parties.

The Library is currently eligible for 85% discount under the E-rate

program; this contract adheres to both the Federal E-rate and local

procurement procedures. Funding is available in the Library

Department Operational Fund.

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Netsync Contract Signed

Attachments:

PARKS & RECREATION: JUAN J. GOMEZ, JR., DIRECTOR

Consideration to renew supply contract FY23-074 with Laredo

Paint & Decorating, Laredo, Texas for the purchase of paint and

painting supplies needed on an annual basis for maintenance of all

city parks in an annual amount of $60,000.00. This is the first of

three extension periods. There was a 3% price increase on paint.

All paint supplies pricing remains the same. The term of this

contract shall be for a one-year term with the option to renew three

additional, one-year periods upon mutual agreement of both

parties. This is extension I of III. Funding available in the General

Fund-Parks Department Budget.

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City council Paint supplies.pdf

FY 23-074 Addendum.pdf

Attachments:

Renewal Notice Paint supplies.pdf

Consideration to renew annual service contract number FY22-077

with Airstream Professional Misting Systems, Laredo, Texas in an

annual amount of up to $160,000.00 for lawn maintenance services

for various parks & recreation centers. These services shall be

purchased 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. There was no price increase during the last extension

period. This contract can be renewed for one additional one-year

extension period, also at the annual rate of $160,000.00 upon

mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in General

Fund-Parks and Recreation Department.

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Bid Tabulation by Supplier Spreadsheet - FY22-077

Attachments:

PLANNING & ZONING: VANESSA GUERRA, DIRECTOR

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas

authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a tax abatement

agreement between the City of Laredo and Isabel Jimenez for a

proposed new construction project located at 918 Laredo Street,

Laredo, Texas, Lot 6, Block 555, Eastern Division that consists of

new construction of multi-family, in accordance with authorized

guidelines and criteria established for the neighborhood

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empowerment zone (NEZ). 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 $700,000.00, estimated annual tax

abatement total of $3,569.03 and estimated total fee waivers of

$5,716.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in

the attached agreement and information.

1. Application

Attachments:

2. Deed

3. Cost Estimate

4. Construction Plans

5. Supportative documentation

NEZ resolution 2024

NEZ Tax Abatement 2024

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas in

authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a tax abatement

agreement between the City of Laredo and AGDL Investments,

L.L.C. for a proposed multi-family project located at 117 S Mendiola

Avenue, Lot 7, 8, 9, block 914, Eastern Division that consists of

new construction, in accordance with authorized guidelines and

criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone

(NEZ). 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 $1,681,600.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of

$8,536.19, and estimated total fee waivers of $9,246.46.

Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the

attached agreement and information.

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3. Cost Estimate.pdf

4. Construction Plans.pdf

1. Application.pdf

Attachments:

2. Deed.pdf

5. Supporting Documents .pdf

NEZ Resolution - 2024

NEZ Tax Abatement 2024

POLICE: MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ, CHIEF OF POLICE

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas,

authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the

Office of The Governor, Homeland Security Grants Division

(HSGD) for the 2024 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) in the

amount of $1,370,780.00. The funding will be used for the

purchase of patrol vehicles, equipment, and overtime expenses

related to Stonegarden Operations. No local match is required.

Funding is accounted for in the Special Police Fund.

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Resolution

Attachments:

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas,

authorizing the City Manager to ratify the acceptance of a grant in

the amount of $57,467.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice,

Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the

funding of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant

(JAG) Program FY2024. The grant performance period is October

01, 2024 through September 30, 2027. The Bureau of Justice

Assistance mandates that this grant allocation be divided equally

between the City of Laredo and Webb County; $28,733.50 will be

allocated for the LPD Network Specialist and $28,733.50 for Webb

County Sheriff's Office equipment and supplies that enhances

department operations. No local match is required. Funding is

accounted for in the Special Police Fund.

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Resolution

Attachments:

Award Notification

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas,

authorizing the City Manager to ratify the acceptance of a grant in

the amount of $58,451.25 from the Office of the Governor, Criminal

Justice Division, for the funding of the FY2025 Body-Worn Camera

Grant Program. The grant performance period is from October 01,

2024 through September 30, 2025. This grant program is to aid

municipal police departments in establishing or enhancing

body-worn camera (BWC) programs. The City of Laredo will be

responsible for the required match of $19,483.75, from General

Fund, for a total project amount of $77,935.00. Funding is

accounted for in the Special Police Fund.

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Resolution

Attachments:

Statement of Grant Award

Authorizing the City Manager to ratify the acceptance of a grant in

the amount of $19,415.13 from the Office of The Governor,

Criminal Justice Division, to fund the FY2025 Rifle-Resistant Body

Armor Grant Program. The grant performance period is from

October 01, 2024 through September 30, 2025. This grant

program is to provide law enforcement agencies with funding to

equip peace officers with rifle-resistant vests. No local match is

required. Funding is accounted for in the Special Police Fund.

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Resolution

Attachments:

Statement of Grant Award

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas,

authorizing the City Manager to ratify the submission of a grant

application and to accept said grant from K9s4COPs to receive a

police service canine to be trained and used by the Laredo Police

Department for law enforcement purposes. The police service

canine is strictly a donation and will be at no cost to the City of

Laredo.

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Resolution #2025-R-19 (K9s4COPs)

Attachments:

Consideration to authorize the purchase of a mobile surveillance

vehicle from a sole source provider, LEA-AID Acquisition Company,

Spring Hope, NC, in the amount of $158,696.69. This purchase

will be funded by the FY24 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant.

Funding is available in the Auto Theft Task Force Fund.

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Attachments:

Authorizing the City Manager to donate eight vehicles to the

municipality of Colombia, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, under the

agreement between the City of Laredo and the State of Nuevo

Leon, Mexico (2014 Chevrolet Caprice Unit #1223, 2014 Chevrolet

Caprice Unit #1227, 2014 Chevrolet Caprice Unit #1230, 2014

Chevrolet Caprice Unit #1297, 2014 Chevrolet Caprice Unit #1455,

2014 Chevrolet Caprice Unit #1456, 2014 Chevrolet Caprice Unit

#1458, 2014 Chevrolet Caprice Unit #1459). The City of Laredo

donates these vehicles as is and does not assume any liability

associated with its use after it has been transferred. These

vehicles have been fully depreciated and have minimal or no value.

Donation is contingent upon approval from the Department of

Justice.

Donation Letter

Attachments:

Authorizing the City Manager to award contract FY25-015 to the

lowest bidder, Royal Contractors, Inc., for building renovations at

the LPD Communications Center, in the amount of $99,400.00.

Funding for this project is available in the 2019 Certificate of

Obligation, the Capital Improvement Fund, and the Regional 911

budget.

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FY25-015 Laredo Police Department Headquarters Repair Projec

- Bid Tabulation - revised

Attachments:

Consideration to authorize the purchase contract with the sole

source provider, Mobile Lift Concepts, Corona, CA. in the amount

of $59,995.00 for the purchase of a low-profile deck mobile lift

trailer. This purchase will be funded by the FY24 SB224 Catalytic

Converter Grant. Funding is available in the Auto Theft Task Force

Fund.

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Quote

Attachments:

Mobile Lift Concepts

Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with Ramco

Rugged Portables, Austin, Texas, for the purchase of sixteen

GETAC laptops through OMNIA Contract NCPA 01-170 pricing in

the amount of $65,967.52. This purchase will be funded by the

FY24 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant. Funding is available in the

Auto Theft Task Force Fund.

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Quote

Attachments:

Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with Buyers

Barricades, San Antonio, Texas, for the purchase of four message

boards through Buy Board Contract # 703-23 in the amount of

$89,280.00. This purchase will be funded by the FY24 SB224

Catalytic Converter Grant. Funding is available in the Auto Theft

Task Force Fund.

Quote

Attachments:

SOLID WASTE:

Consideration to award contract FY25-018 with sole bidder South

Texas Waste Systems, Laredo, Texas, in an annual amount of

$16,980.00 and for a total contract value of $67,920.00. This

contract will be for a two-year term with the option to renew for one

additional two-year period, upon mutual agreement of both parties.

Contract services are for the rental of septic tanks and wastewater

disposal services. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Fund.

89.

25-16

Bid Tabulation by Supplier Spreadsheet - FY25-018 Rental of

Septic Holding Tanks (1)

Attachments:

Supplier Response (south texas waste systems)

Consideration to renew supply contract FY23-008 GA Advertising,

Laredo, Texas for the purchase of uniforms and Mike’s Western

Wear, Laredo, Texas for the purchase of jeans. The annual amount

for this contract shall not exceed $65,000 and for the total contract

value of $260,000.00. The term of this contract is for one year with

the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, upon

mutual agreement of both parties and contingent to budget

appropriations. This is the second of three extension periods.

Funding is available in the Solid Waste Department Fund.

90.

25-32

FY23-008 GA Advertising Ext. II

FY23-008 Mike's Western Wear Ext. II

Price Listing - Uniforms for Landfill

Attachments:

Authorizing City Manager to negotiate and execute a supply and

service contract with A-1 Scale Service, Inc., San Antonio, Texas in

the total amount of $139,929 for the Solid Waste Department scale

house. The scale house scales need a new VKR211 Upgrade Kit.

Funding is available in the Solid Waste Fund.

91.

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VKR211 Upgrade Kit (7)

Sole Source

Attachments:

TAX: DORA MALDONADO, TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR

Motion to approve tax roll adjustments for the month of December

2024. The amounts adjusted represent a decrease of $3,633.72 for

prior year taxes and a decrease of $70,871.40 for current year

taxes. The aggregate adjustment represents a decrease of

$74,505.12. These adjustments are determine by value changes

reported by the Webb County Appraisal District, which include

rollbacks and reflected in General Fund.

92.

25-135

Tax Adjustment Reports.pdf

Attachments:

UTILITIES: WALTER PISHKUR, INTERIM DIRECTOR

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas,

authorizing the City Manager to grant the conveyance of a 34-foot

wide utility and access easement for an electrical easement and

right of way entry to AEP TEXAS, INC., being a tract of land

containing 7,916 square feet of land more or less, situated in

porcion 23, Abstract 283, Original Grantee Leonardo Sanchez,

Webb County, Texas as Recorded in Volume 3095, Pages

442-454, Webb County Map Records. Said 34-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.

Easement has an intangible value estimated at $1,282.39

93.

2025-R-02

1-CMO-Signed-Electrical Service Manadas.pdf

3-Easement and Right of way.pdf

4-Survey.pdf

Attachments:

5-Aerial.pdf

6 - Easement Value.pdf

2-RESOLUTION 2025-R-02.pdf

Authorizing City Manager the authority to enter into negotiation and

execute all necessary documents, to purchase and close out on,

the conveyance of a 6 Foot Wide Utility and Access Easement,

located within a tract called 11.2897 acre tract of land described as

Tract II in an instrument to Gar-Ram Investments, LTD., recorded

in Document No. 916105, Official Public Records of Webb County,

Texas (O.P.R.B.C.T.) more particularly described in metes and

bounds Exhibit “B” and depicted in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and

made part of, providing for an effective date. Easement will be

conveyed to City of Laredo in exchange for $11,000.00. Funding is

avaliable in the Sewer System Fund- 2024 Sewer Revenue Bond.

94.

2025-R-22

Exhibit A Sombreretillo_UE1(G) DRAFT

Exhibit B Sombreretillo_UE1(G) DRAFT

Gar Ram Investments 2025 R 22

Attachments:

Wastewater Lines Easement 1.3.2025

Temporary Construction Easement 1.3.2025

Authorizing the City Manager to award an engineering services

contract to Crane Engineering Corporation in the amount of

$239,650.00 to develop plans, specifications, bid documents,

permits and cost estimate for the 16-inch water line along IH 35

from mile marker 12 to mile marker 13. Funding is available in the

Waterworks Fund- 2024 Water Revenue Bond.

95.

25-24

16 INCH WATERLINE IH 35 MM 12 to MM 13 - Engineering

Services Contract

Attachments:

16 INCH WATERLINE IH 35 MM 12 to MM 13 - Itemized Proposa

Authorizing City Manager to approve amendment No. 2 to JHS

Architect Inc., Laredo, Texas, a professional services engineering

contract, in the amount of $3,960.00 for the Buena Vista Sport

Complex Offsite Water and Sanitary Sewer Task 9 project. The

revised contract amount with the amendment is $331,430.00.

Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund-2024 Sewer

System Revenue Bond.

96.

25-51

AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR SERVICES TASK 10-AEP

Attachments:

Consideration to authorize the purchase of five 2024 Ford F-250

Reg Cab trucks from Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, Texas in the total

amount of $229,375.00 through the TIPS USA Cooperative

Purchasing Program’s Contract 240901. Trucks will be utilized by

several divisions within the department. Funding is available in the

Sewer System Fund- 2024 Sewer Revenue Bond.

97.

98.

99.

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25-53

25-55

Silsbee Ford Qoute.pdf

Attachments:

Silsbee Ford TIPS Contract 240901.pdf

Consideration to authorize the purchase of one New Caterpillar

Backhoe Loader from HOLT CAT, Laredo, Texas in the total

amount of $101,729.25 through the BuyBoard Contract 685-22.

This is a replacement for unit 13563 that burned and was a

complete loss. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund- 2022

Water Revenue Bond.

Holt Quote.pdf

Attachments:

Buyboard Holt Contract 685-22.pdf

Authorizing the City Manager to purchase controls upgrades of two

Aqua-Aerobic Filtering Systems with sole source vendor

Aqua-Aerobic Filtering Systems. Inc. of Loves Park, Illinois for

$52,205. This purchase is needed to replace a system that has

reached its expected lifespan. Funding is available in the Sewer

System- Construction Fund.

Aqua Aerobix Systems Quote

Attachments:

Sole Source Aqua Aerobic Letter

Authorizing City Manager to award a professional engineering

services contract in the amount of $691,400.00 to Porras Nance

Engineering of Laredo, Texas for the Relocation of Utilities on

“Phase 3” of TxDOT’s US59/Loop 20 highway expansion project.

Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund- 2024 Water Revenue

Bond and Sewer System Fund- 2024 Sewer Revenue Bond.

100.

25-69

COL water NOTICE OF REQUIRED ACCOMMODATION PSE3

COL sewer NOTICE OF REQUIRED ACCOMMODATION PSE3

Porras Nance US 59 Relocations Phase III Engineering Proposal

28.10.2024

Attachments:

FeeProposal-LP20 Hourly PSE3

Professional Services Contract DRAFT- PSE3

Authorizing City Manager to execute change order No. 1 to DN

Tanks, Inc., of Wakefield, MA, in the amount of $347,819.87 for the

South Lyon Ground Storage Tank Demolition and Replacement

Project. Revised contract amount is $9,622,139.87. Funding is

available in the Waterworks Fund-2022 Water Revenue Bond.

101.

102.

25-70

Change Order No. 1 - Lyon St South GST Demo Replacement

(2025)

Attachments:

Consideration to ratify the approval of an emergency purchase

order in the amount of $529,307.36 to Sunbelt Rentals for the

installation of a bypass pump system in the 54” Southside sewer

collector, effective from December 21, 2024, for up to four months

if required, as approved by the City Manager. Funding is available

in the Sewer System Fund- 2020A Sewer Revenue Bond.

25-100

sunbelt quote.pdf

Attachments:

Bypass set up.docx

Authorizing the City Manager to accept the project as complete and

request authorization to release the retainage in the amount of

$425,854.22 to Honeywell International, Inc. for the Energy Savings

Performance Contract (ESPC). The final contract is $8,517,084.00

and the total contract period is 965 calendar days. Funding is

available in the Waterworks Fund.

103.

25-118

Council Comm UT-35 12.02.19 - Honeywell.pdf

Attachments:

Council Comm UT-40 5.03.2021 - Honeywell Change Order #1 &

#2.pdf

Council Comm UT-58 10.18.2021 - Honeywell Change Order

#3.pdf

Honeywell - Pay App No. 33 Signed.pdf

END OF CONSENT AGENDA

__________________________________________________________________________

XII. STAFF REPORTS

Presentation with possible action on Bond Referendum item

recommendations from the Bond Referendum Main Committee and

City Staff.

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XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course

of this meeting to discuss any posted agenda item when authorized by Texas Government

Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real

Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters),

551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and/or 551.087 (Economic Development).

Following closed session, the open meeting will reconvene at which time action, if any, may

be taken.

Request for Executive Session under Texas Government Code

551.087 related to economic development deliberation and

negotiations regarding an incentive agreement to Project DSV

pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Government Code, and any

other matter incident thereto.

105.

25-166

Request for Executive Session under Texas Government Code

551.071(1)(A) to discuss pending litigation and/or potential litigation

against Honeywell International Inc., and any other matters incident

thereto.

106.

107.

108.

25-202

25-204

25-228

Request for Executive Session under Texas Government Code

551.074(a)(1) to review past-year's performance and set next

year's goals, priorities, and performance measures for the City

Manager; and any other matters incident thereto.

Request for executive session pursuant to Texas Government

Code 551.076(1) to deliberate the deployment, or specific

occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices to

strategically combat crime trends and highest priorities with the

City, and any other matters incident thereto.

XIV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO

MASS TRANSIT BOARD

Consideration to award annual service contract FY25-010 to

provide safety inspection services for all Non-DOT and DOT fleet

vehicles to the sole bidder Rotex Truck Center, Inc. The term of this

contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the

date of its execution. This contract may be extended for three (3)

additional one (1) year period. Funding is available in the El Metro

Operations Funds.

109.

2025-RT-01

Bid Tabulation by Supplier Spreadsheet (83)

Supplier Response (Rotex Truck Center, Inc) (2)

Attachments:

Authorizing the City Manager to execute a service contract with

Hendrickson Transportation Group (HTG) for Special Project

Request of a Bus Line Inspection of the nineteen CNG buses in

110.

2025-RT-02

production by Gillig, LLC in Livermore, California. HTG will ensure

compliance with the Manufacturer’s In-Plant Quality Assurance

Program; observe all bus assembly operations and pre-delivery

testing procedures prior to shipment to City of Laredo. Funding is

available in the FTA Capital Grant TX-2024-034 Section 5339 (c)

Low or No Emission.

Bus Inspection Proposal - HTG

Resolution 2025-RT-02

Attachments:

Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the Federal

Transit Administration (FTA) grant number FY2024 Section 5307

Operating Assistance and Preventive Maintenance Grant in the

amount of $8,680,778.00. This grant will be used for operating and

preventive maintenance assistance for Transit - El Metro fixed

route and paratransit expenses. The Federal Share of this grant is

$4,789,394.00 and Local Match is $3,891,384.00. The Local Match

will be funded with Sales Tax Funds.

111.

2025-RT-04

View Print Application - TX-2025-013-00

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-RT-04

Attachments:

XV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE

LAREDO CITY COUNCIL

XVI. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

112) Request by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño

1. Discussion with possible action to increase bridge tolls as part of

a traffic management strategy during known peak hours, in an

effort to reduce congestion and emissions from idling, and the

reduction of commercial and non-commercial interaction, and any

matters related thereto.

25-C-06

2. Discussion with possible action to use Mayor’s priority funds for

ADA improvements at the Health Department not to exceed

$100,000, and any matters related thereto.

25-C-07

25-C-08

3. Discussion with possible action to revamp qualifications, and

standardization term limits, from some or all of the voluntary city

committees, and any matters related thereto.

Cm. Vanessa Perez

Sponsors:

112) Request by Council Member Ricardo "Richie" Rangel, Jr.

1. Discussion with possible action an update on how our Utilities

Department manages the maintenance and exercising of valves, as

well as the documentation of contractors, and any other matters

incident thereto.

25-C-09

Cm. Ricardo "Rick" Garza

Sponsors:

2. Discussion with possible action to request TxDOT to give an

update on overpasses in the City.

25-C-10

25-C-12

3. Discussion with possible action to name the Freddie Benavides

Field House after Sylvia Barrera; and any matter incident thereto.

Cm. Gilbert Gonzalez

Sponsors:

112) Request by Council Member Ricardo "Rick" Garza

1. Discussion with possible action regarding an update on Utilities

departmental status highlighting improvements and report from

newly appointed Utilities director, and any other matters incident

thereto.

25-C-11

Cm. Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr.

Sponsors:

112) Request by Council Member Dr. David Tyler King

1. Discussion with possible action to begin the process of

amending the city's smoking ordinance to apply the same

restrictions to Electronic Smoking Devices (ESDs) to the locations

where cigarette smoking is already prohibited, effectively prohibiting

the use of vaping and e-cigarettes in those same areas, similar to

the ordinance recently passed by the City of San Antonio, and any

other matters incident thereto.

24-C-255

Mayor Victor D. Trevino and Cm. Ricardo "Rick" Garza

Sponsors:

2. Presentation by Rock Solid Trails, LLC and discussion with

possible action regarding the completion of their Mountain Biking

and Trails concept plan paid for by the City in 2024, with discussion

on how it could be implemented and funded, and any other matters

incident thereto.

25-C-04

25-C-05

3. Discussion and possible action to adopt a resolution supporting

H.B. No. 2540, introduced by State Representative Richard

Raymond, which seeks to provide tuition and fee exemptions for

siblings of Veterans who were killed in action, died while in service,

or are missing in action, provided the Veteran does not have a

spouse or child. The resolution will further authorize the Mayor and

City Council to formally convey the City of Laredo’s support to the

Texas Legislature, and any other matters incident thereto.

XVII. ADJOURN

This notice was posted at the Municipal Government Offices, 1110 Houston Street, Laredo,

Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said notice was

posted on Friday, January 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.