City of Laredo  
Meeting Minutes - Preliminary  
A-2025-R-01  
Tuesday, January 28, 2025  
5:30 PM  
City Council Chambers  
City Council  
These minutes are preliminary and subject to change.  
They are considered unofficial until approved at the next City Council meeting.  
Recognition and Communication  
4:30 P.M.  
The Mayor will be presenting the following:  
1.  
2.  
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.  
I.  
CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.  
II.  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño  
III.  
IV.  
MOMENT OF SILENCE  
Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño called for a moment of silence for any particular intention.  
ROLL CALL  
Also in attendance:  
City Manager Joseph W. Neeb  
Assistant City Manager Steve E. Landin  
Assistant City Manager Jose A. Valdez, Jr.  
Assistant City MAnager Ramon Chavez  
City Secretary Mario Maldonado, Jr.  
City Attorney Zone Nguyen  
Dr. Victor D. Trevino  
Present:  
District I Gilbert Gonzalez  
District II Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr.  
District III Melissa R. Cigarroa  
District IV Ricardo "Rick" Garza  
District V Ruben Gutierrez Jr.  
District VI Dr. David Tyler King  
Mayor Pro Tempore & District VII Vanessa Perez  
District VIII Alyssa Cigarroa  
V.  
MINUTES  
Motion to approve.  
Dr. Victor D. Trevino  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr.  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Gonzalez, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm.  
Cigarroa, Cm. Garza, Cm. Gutierrez, Cm. Dr. Tyler King, Mayor Pro  
Tempore Perez, and Cm. Cigarroa  
0
0
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
CITIZEN COMMENTS  
VI.  
COMMUNICATIONS  
Dr. Victor D. Trevino  
Present:  
District I Gilbert Gonzalez  
District II Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr.  
District III Melissa R. Cigarroa  
District IV Ricardo "Rick" Garza  
District V Ruben Gutierrez Jr.  
District VI Dr. David Tyler King  
Mayor Pro Tempore & District VII Vanessa Perez  
District VIII Alyssa Cigarroa  
1. Recognition of Former Bridge Director Yvette Limon for the over 20  
years of service and contribution to the City of Laredo and international  
trade community.  
1.  
VII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES  
Motion to approve appointments 1-14.  
Ruben Gutierrez Jr.  
Moved:  
Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr.  
Second:  
For:  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Gonzalez, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm.  
Cigarroa, Cm. Garza, Cm. Gutierrez, Cm. Dr. Tyler King, Mayor Pro  
Tempore Perez, and Cm. Cigarroa  
0
0
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
Reappointment by Council Member Dr. David Tyler King of Dr. James  
Cortez to the Ethics Commission.  
1.  
2.  
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 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.  
3.  
Reappointment by Council Member Melissa Cigarroa of Lisa Paul to the  
Ethics Commission.  
4.  
Appointment by Council Member Melissa Cigarroa of Alexandra Reyes to  
the Laredo/Webb County Drug and Alcohol Commission.  
5.  
Appointment by Council Member Ricardo "Richie" Rangel of Juan Avila to  
the Municipal Civil Service Commission.  
6.  
Appointment by Council Member Rick Garza of Mercurio Martinez to the  
Board of Adjustment Committee.  
7.  
Appointment by Council Member Rick Garza of Jose Salvador Tellez to  
the Ethics Commission.  
8.  
Appointment by Council Member Rick Garza of Jerry Garza to the  
Planning & Zoning Commission.  
9.  
Appointment by Council Member Rick Garza of Mario Perez to the Animal  
Care Advisory Committee.  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
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 Advisory Committee, and  
City-County Government Issues Committee.  
VIII. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE  
Motion to open Public Hearings.  
Ruben Gutierrez Jr.  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Vanessa Perez  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Gonzalez, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm.  
Cigarroa, Cm. Garza, Cm. Gutierrez, Cm. Dr. Tyler King, Mayor Pro  
Tempore Perez, and Cm. Cigarroa  
0
0
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
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.  
1.  
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.  
Attachments:  
Motion to close and introduce and bring back on the following City Council  
meeting.  
Dr. David Tyler King  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Melissa R. Cigarroa  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm. Cigarroa, Cm. Garza,  
Cm. Dr. Tyler King, and Cm. Cigarroa  
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
0
Cm. Gonzalez, Cm. Gutierrez, and Mayor Pro Tempore Perez  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
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  
2.  
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.  
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.  
Attachments:  
Motion to close and introduce and bring back on the following City Council  
meeting.  
Alyssa Cigarroa  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Melissa R. Cigarroa  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Cigarroa, Cm. Garza, Cm. Dr. Tyler  
King, and Cm. Cigarroa  
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
Np:  
0
Cm. Gonzalez, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm. Gutierrez, and Mayor Pro  
Tempore Perez  
Motion carries.  
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 Laredos  
infrastructure in Public Right-of-Way.  
3.  
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.  
Attachments:  
Motion to close and introduce and bring back on the following City Council  
meeting.  
Dr. David Tyler King  
Moved:  
Melissa R. Cigarroa  
Second:  
For:  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Cigarroa, Cm. Garza, Cm. Dr. Tyler  
King, and Cm. Cigarroa  
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
Np:  
0
Cm. Gonzalez, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm. Gutierrez, and Mayor Pro  
Tempore Perez  
Motion carries.  
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  
4.  
the US Treasury.  
Funding is available in the 2019 Certificate of  
Obligation Bond-various funds.  
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.  
Attachments:  
Motion to close and introduce and bring back on the following City Council  
meeting.  
Melissa R. Cigarroa  
Moved:  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Cigarroa, Cm. Garza, Cm. Gutierrez,  
Cm. Dr. Tyler King, and Cm. Cigarroa  
For:  
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
0
Cm. Gonzalez, Cm. Rangel Jr., and Mayor Pro Tempore Perez  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
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.  
5.  
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.  
Attachments:  
Motion to close and introduce and bring back on the following City Council  
meeting.  
Ruben Gutierrez Jr.  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Ricardo "Rick" Garza  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Cigarroa, Cm. Garza, Cm. Gutierrez,  
Cm. Dr. Tyler King, and Cm. Cigarroa  
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
0
Cm. Gonzalez, Cm. Rangel Jr., and Mayor Pro Tempore Perez  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
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 appropriated are for the arbitrage liability  
payment due to the US Treasury. Funding is available in the 2019  
PPFCO Bond.  
6.  
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 appropriated are  
for the arbitrage liability payment due to the US Treasury. Funding is available in the  
2019 PPFCO Bond.  
Attachments:  
Motion to close and introduce and bring back on the following City Council  
meeting.  
Ruben Gutierrez Jr.  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Ricardo "Rick" Garza  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Cigarroa, Cm. Garza, Cm. Gutierrez,  
Cm. Dr. Tyler King, and Cm. Cigarroa  
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
0
Cm. Gonzalez, Cm. Rangel Jr., and Mayor Pro Tempore Perez  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
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.  
7.  
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.  
Attachments:  
Motion to table and bring back on the following City Council - Notice of Possible  
quorum meeting.  
Dr. David Tyler King  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Melissa R. Cigarroa  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Cigarroa, Cm. Garza, Cm. Gutierrez,  
Cm. Dr. Tyler King, and Cm. Cigarroa  
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
0
Cm. Gonzalez, Cm. Rangel Jr., and Mayor Pro Tempore Perez  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
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.  
8.  
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  
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.  
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:  
close and introduce items 8-10.  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Cigarroa, Cm. Garza, Cm. Gutierrez,  
For:  
Cm. Dr. Tyler King, and Cm. Cigarroa  
0
Against:  
0
Abstain:  
Cm. Gonzalez, Cm. Rangel Jr., and Mayor Pro Tempore Perez  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
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 Pico Road.  
9.  
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  
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 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.  
10.  
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  
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.  
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  
Council to introduce items 11-12.  
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).  
11.  
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).  
Attachments:  
An Ordinance of the City Of Laredo, Texas, amending the pay structure  
for department Directors and above by 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.  
12.  
An Ordinance of the City Of Laredo, Texas, amending the pay structure for department  
Directors and above by 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.  
Attachments:  
X.  
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES  
Motion to approve Final reading of Ordinances 13-24.  
Ruben Gutierrez Jr.  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr.  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Gonzalez, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm.  
Cigarroa, Cm. Garza, Cm. Gutierrez, Cm. Dr. Tyler King, and Cm.  
Cigarroa  
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
0
Mayor Pro Tempore Perez  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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).  
15.  
ZC-075-2024  
District IV  
Attachments:  
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 R-3 (Mixed  
Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District).  
16.  
ZC-078-2024  
District VIII  
Attachments:  
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.  
17.  
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.  
Attachments:  
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.  
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.  
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.  
19.  
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.  
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.  
20.  
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 Special Fire Grants 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.  
Attachments:  
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.  
21.  
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.  
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.  
22.  
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.  
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.  
23.  
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 (5) years commencing on the date of execution. Tenant is hereby granted two  
(2) options to extend this lease for an additional five (5) 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.  
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, 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.  
24.  
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, 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.  
Attachments:  
XI.  
CONSENT AGENDA  
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.  
25.  
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 (1) one-year  
term with (3) three additional, one (1) year renewal periods upon mutual agreement of  
both parties. Funding is available in the Laredo Bridge System Funds.  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve consent agenda items 25-26.  
Ruben Gutierrez Jr.  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr.  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Gonzalez, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm.  
Cigarroa, Cm. Garza, Cm. Gutierrez, Cm. Dr. Tyler King, and Cm.  
Cigarroa  
0
Against:  
0
Abstain:  
Mayor Pro Tempore Perez  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
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.  
26.  
Consideration to approve services with provider, Transcore L.P., for the replacement  
and installation of forty-eight (48) 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  
Attachments:  
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: JOSEPH W. NEEB  
Motion to approve the consent agenda items 27-40, with the exception of item 32.  
Ruben Gutierrez Jr.  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr.  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Gonzalez, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm.  
Cigarroa, Cm. Garza, Cm. Gutierrez, Mayor Pro Tempore Perez, and  
Cm. Cigarroa  
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
0
Cm. Dr. Tyler King  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
Resolution adopting the City of Laredo State Legislative Agenda for the  
89th Legislative Session of the Texas Legislature. The agenda provides  
generalized direction and guides the city’s advocacy with legislators and  
agencies.  
27.  
Resolution adopting the City of Laredo State Legislative Agenda for the 89th  
Legislative Session of the Texas Legislature. The agenda provides generalized  
direction and guides the city’s advocacy with legislators and agencies.  
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.  
28.  
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.  
Attachments:  
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.  
29.  
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. 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.  
Attachments:  
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.  
30.  
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.  
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.  
31.  
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 periods. This is the last extension period. Funding is available in the  
Municipal Housing Fund and Noise Abatement Fund.  
Attachments:  
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.  
32.  
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 (1) one-year period and provided for the possible extension of this  
contract for (2) two additional, (1) one-year term periods upon mutual agreement of  
both parties. This is the first extension of two. Funding is available in the  
Detoxification budget.  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve.  
Ruben Gutierrez Jr.  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Melissa R. Cigarroa  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Gonzalez, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm.  
Cigarroa, Cm. Garza, Cm. Gutierrez, Mayor Pro Tempore Perez, and  
Cm. Cigarroa  
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
0
Cm. Dr. Tyler King  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
Consideration for approval of the purchase of pharmaceuticals and  
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.  
33.  
1) Pharmaceuticals not to exceed $80,000.00.  
2) Medical Supplies not to exceed $39,996.00.  
Consideration for approval of the purchase of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies  
from McKesson General Medical, Inc in the amount not to exceed $119,996;  
sourcewell cooperative contract #022422-MML. Funding is available in the  
Detoxification Department fund.  
1) Pharmaceuticals not to exceed $80,000.  
2) Medical Supplies not to exceed $39,996.  
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.  
34.  
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 per year. With  
consideration to extend contract for (2) two additional, (1) one-year term periods upon  
mutual agreement of both parties. Funding is available in the Detoxification budget.  
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.  
35.  
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 will need to be identified in the event project is selected for award, and match  
is requested by awarding agency. This Notice of Funding Opportunity is on a  
reimbursement basis.  
RESOLUTION 2025-R-23  
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  
36.  
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  
$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.  
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 $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.  
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.  
37.  
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.  
Attachments:  
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.  
38.  
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.  
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.  
39.  
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.  
Attachments:  
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).  
40.  
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).  
Attachments:  
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.  
41.  
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.  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve consent agenda items 41-50.  
Ruben Gutierrez Jr.  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr.  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm. Cigarroa, Cm. Garza,  
Cm. Gutierrez, Mayor Pro Tempore Perez, and Cm. Cigarroa  
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
0
Cm. Gonzalez, and Cm. Dr. Tyler King  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
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.  
42.  
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.  
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.  
43.  
Contingent on the approval of File 24-1564.  
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.  
Attachments:  
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.  
44.  
1. X Architecture Collective, LLC, Laredo, Texas  
2. Cavazos Architects, Laredo, Texas  
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.  
1. X Architecture Collective, LLC, Laredo, Texas  
2. Cavazos Architects, Laredo, Texas  
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.  
45.  
Consideration to authorize the purchase of two (2) 2025 Ford F-150 Crew Cab Trucks and one (1) 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.  
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.  
46.  
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.  
Attachments:  
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  
47.  
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  
Attachments:  
FINANCE: FRANCISCO J. MATA, DIRECTOR  
Consideration to renew and amend contract FY23-035 to Dus-Tex 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.  
48.  
All mops and mats services will be secured on an as-needed basis. Funds  
are available through respective departments' budget.  
Consideration to renew and amend contract FY23-035 to Dus-Tex 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 (2) 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.  
Attachments:  
Consideration to award a professional services contract to Canales,  
Garza, & Baum, PLLC, Certified Public Accountants and authorizing the  
49.  
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 award a professional services contract to Canales, Garza, & Baum,  
PLLC, Certified Public Accountants and 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.  
50.  
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.  
Attachments:  
FIRE: GUILLERMO HEARD, FIRE CHIEF  
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 $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.  
51.  
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 $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.  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve consent agenda items 51-70.  
Ruben Gutierrez Jr.  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr.  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm. Cigarroa, Cm. Garza,  
Cm. Gutierrez, Cm. Dr. Tyler King, Mayor Pro Tempore Perez, and  
Cm. Cigarroa  
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
0
Cm. Gonzalez  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
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.  
52.  
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 match 10% of the grant funds.  
Funding is available in the Special Fire Grants Fund.  
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.  
53  
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 (2) year period with the option to renew one (1) additional two (2)  
year periods upon mutual agreement of parties. Funding is available in the General  
Fund - Fire Department.  
Attachments:  
Consideration  
to  
award  
service  
contract  
FY24-087 to  
54.  
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.  
Consideration to award service contract FY24-087 to 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 (2) years with an annual performance review, and the  
option to renew for one (1) two (2) 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.  
Attachments:  
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.  
55.  
Consideration to approve the purchase of one (1) 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.  
Attachments:  
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.  
56.  
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  
Fire Department General Fund Budget.  
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.  
57.  
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 Fire Department General Fund Budget.  
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  
58.  
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 Department General Fund Budget.  
Attachments:  
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.  
59.  
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 (6) years. Funding  
is available in the Fire Department General Fund Budget.  
Attachments:  
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:  
60.  
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.  
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:  
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  
(1) 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 (1) additional one (1) 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.  
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 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.  
61.  
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 (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution and is  
contingent upon the availability of 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.  
Attachments:  
Consideration to award contract FY23-022 to the following vendors:  
62.  
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.  
Consideration to award contract FY23-022 to the following vendors:  
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 a 8% increase during this  
extension period due to an increase in labor costs. Funding is available in the Fleet Management  
Fund.  
Attachments:  
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.  
63.  
Consideration to renew annual supply contract FY22-047 with Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo,  
Texas in an amount of $225,000.00 for the purchase of automotive batteries for the City’s fleet  
vehicles. All batteries will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be  
for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the  
availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period.  
This is the last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the Fleet Management  
Fund.  
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.  
64.  
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 (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the  
availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period.  
This contract may be extended for one (1) additional one (1) year period. Funding is available in  
the Fleet Management Fund.  
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:  
65.  
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.  
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:  
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 (2) years beginning as of the date of its  
execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This contract can be  
renewed three (3) additional one (1) year extension periods, upon mutual agreement of the  
parties. The City will not incur any direct costs for this contract.  
Attachments:  
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.  
66.  
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 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, 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.  
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 appropriated in the Laredo Public Health Department  
Fund - Wastewater Surveillance Mentorship Program 2025.  
67.  
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 01, 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 appropriated in the Laredo  
Public Health Department Fund - Wastewater Surveillance Mentorship Program 2025.  
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 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.  
68.  
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 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 01, 2025 through August 31, 2026. Funds will be accounted for  
in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Healthy Texas Babies Grant.  
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 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.  
69.  
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 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.  
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.  
70.  
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.  
Attachments:  
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.  
71.  
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.  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve consent agenda items 71-82.  
Ruben Gutierrez Jr.  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Vanessa Perez  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm. Cigarroa, Cm. Garza,  
Cm. Gutierrez, Cm. Dr. Tyler King, Mayor Pro Tempore Perez, and  
Cm. Cigarroa  
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
0
Cm. Gonzalez  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
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, San Antonio, Texas,  
through the TIPS CONTRACT 230202. Funding is available in the Public  
Access-PEG Fund.  
72.  
Consideration to authorize the City Manager 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, San Antonio, Texas, through the  
TIPS CONTRACT 230202. Funding is available in the Public Access-PEG Fund.  
Attachments:  
LIBRARY:  
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.  
73.  
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.  
74.  
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%) three percentage price increase on  
paint. All paint supplies pricing remains the same. The term of this contract shall be for  
a (1) one-year term with the option to renew (3) three additional, (1) one-year periods  
upon mutual agreement of both parties. This is extension I of III. Funding available in  
the General Fund-Parks Department Budget.  
Attachments:  
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  
75.  
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.  
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, upon  
mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in General Fund-Parks and  
Recreation Department.  
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 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.  
76.  
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 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.  
Attachments:  
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  
77.  
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.  
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.  
Attachments:  
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.  
78.  
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.  
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  
79.  
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.  
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.  
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  
$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.  
80.  
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.  
Attachments:  
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  
81.  
Fund.  
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.  
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 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.  
82.  
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.  
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.  
83.  
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.  
Attachments:  
Motion to table and bring back on the following City Council meeting.  
Ruben Gutierrez Jr.  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr.  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm. Cigarroa, Cm. Garza,  
Cm. Gutierrez, Cm. Dr. Tyler King, Mayor Pro Tempore Perez, and  
Cm. Cigarroa  
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
0
Cm. Gonzalez  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
Authorizing the City Manager to donate eight vehicles to the municipality  
of Colombia, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, under the agreement between the City  
84.  
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.  
Authorizing the City Manager to donate eight (8) 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.  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve consent agenda items 84-88.  
Ruben Gutierrez Jr.  
Vanessa Perez  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm. Cigarroa, Cm. Garza,  
Cm. Gutierrez, Cm. Dr. Tyler King, Mayor Pro Tempore Perez, and  
Cm. Cigarroa  
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
0
Cm. Gonzalez  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
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.  
85.  
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.  
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  
86.  
available in the Auto Theft Task Force Fund.  
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.  
Attachments:  
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.  
87.  
Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with Ramco Rugged Portables, Austin,  
Texas, for the purchase of sixteen (16) 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.  
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.  
88.  
Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with Buyers Barricades, San Antonio,  
Texas, for the purchase of four (4) 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.  
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.  
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.  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve consent agenda items 89-103, with the exception of item 101.  
Ruben Gutierrez Jr.  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr.  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Gonzalez, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm.  
Cigarroa, Cm. Garza, Cm. Gutierrez, Cm. Dr. Tyler King, Mayor Pro  
Tempore Perez, and Cm. Cigarroa  
0
0
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
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.  
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 (1) 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.  
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.  
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.  
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  
92.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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  
Attachments:  
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  
94.  
Revenue Bond.  
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.  
Attachments:  
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.  
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.  
Attachments:  
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.  
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.  
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  
97.  
department. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund- 2024 Sewer  
Revenue Bond.  
Consideration to authorize the purchase of five (5) 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.  
Attachments:  
Consideration to authorize the purchase of one New Caterpillar Backhoe  
Loader from HOLT CAT, Laredo, Texas in the total amount of  
98.  
$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.  
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.  
Attachments:  
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.  
99.  
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.  
Attachments:  
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.  
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.  
Attachments:  
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.  
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.  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve.  
Ruben Gutierrez Jr.  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Vanessa Perez  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Gonzalez, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm.  
Cigarroa, Cm. Garza, Cm. Gutierrez, Cm. Dr. Tyler King, Mayor Pro  
Tempore Perez, and Cm. Cigarroa  
0
0
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
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.  
102.  
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.  
Attachments:  
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  
103.  
the total contract period is 965 calendar days. Funding is available in the  
Waterworks Fund.  
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.  
Attachments:  
END OF CONSENT AGENDA  
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XII. STAFF REPORTS  
Presentation with possible action on Bond Referendum item  
recommendations from the Bond Referendum Main Committee and City  
Staff.  
104.  
Presentation with possible action on Bond Referendum item recommendations from  
the Bond Referendum Main Committee and City Staff.  
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION  
Motion to go into Executive Session.  
Ruben Gutierrez Jr.  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Vanessa Perez  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Gonzalez, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm.  
Cigarroa, Cm. Garza, Cm. Gutierrez, Cm. Dr. Tyler King, Mayor Pro  
Tempore Perez, and Cm. Cigarroa  
0
0
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
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.  
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.  
Motion to proceed as requested by staff.  
Ruben Gutierrez Jr.  
Moved:  
Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr.  
Second:  
For:  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Gonzalez, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm.  
Cigarroa, Cm. Garza, Cm. Gutierrez, Cm. Dr. Tyler King, Mayor Pro  
Tempore Perez, and Cm. Cigarroa  
0
0
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
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.  
Motion to proceed as requested by staff.  
Ruben Gutierrez Jr.  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr.  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Gonzalez, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm.  
Cigarroa, Cm. Garza, Cm. Gutierrez, Cm. Dr. Tyler King, Mayor Pro  
Tempore Perez, and Cm. Cigarroa  
0
0
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
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.  
Motion to table and bring back on the following City Council meeting.  
Ruben Gutierrez Jr.  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr.  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Gonzalez, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm.  
Cigarroa, Cm. Garza, Cm. Gutierrez, Cm. Dr. Tyler King, Mayor Pro  
Tempore Perez, and Cm. Cigarroa  
0
0
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
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  
Motion to recess as the Laredo City Council and convene as the Laredo Mass  
Transit Board.  
Ruben Gutierrez Jr.  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Vanessa Perez  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Gonzalez, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm.  
Cigarroa, Cm. Garza, Cm. Gutierrez, Cm. Dr. Tyler King, Mayor Pro  
Tempore Perez, and Cm. Cigarroa  
0
0
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
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.  
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.  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve items 109-111.  
Ruben Gutierrez Jr.  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Vanessa Perez  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Gonzalez, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm.  
Cigarroa, Cm. Garza, Cm. Gutierrez, Cm. Dr. Tyler King, Mayor Pro  
Tempore Perez, and Cm. Cigarroa  
0
0
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
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 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  
110.  
to City of Laredo. Funding is available in the FTA Capital Grant  
TX-2024-034 Section 5339 (c) Low or No Emission.  
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 (19) CNG buses in 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.  
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.  
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.  
Attachments:  
XV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE  
LAREDO CITY COUNCIL  
XVI. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS  
112) A.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.  
Motion to start discussion to review bridge increase fees by City management  
and schedule Port of Entry committee.  
Dr. Victor D. Trevino  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Ruben Gutierrez Jr.  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Gonzalez, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm.  
Cigarroa, Cm. Garza, Cm. Gutierrez, Cm. Dr. Tyler King, Mayor Pro  
Tempore Perez, and Cm. Cigarroa  
0
0
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
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.  
Motion to approve.  
Dr. Victor D. Trevino  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Gilbert Gonzalez  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Gonzalez, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm.  
Cigarroa, Cm. Garza, Cm. Gutierrez, Cm. Dr. Tyler King, Mayor Pro  
Tempore Perez, and Cm. Cigarroa  
0
0
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
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.  
Mayor Pro Tempore Vanessa Perez  
Motion to approve.  
Sponsors:  
Dr. Victor D. Trevino  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr.  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Gonzalez, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm.  
Cigarroa, Cm. Garza, Cm. Gutierrez, Cm. Dr. Tyler King, Mayor Pro  
Tempore Perez, and Cm. Cigarroa  
0
0
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
112) BRequest 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.  
Cm. Ricardo "Rick" Garza  
Sponsors:  
2. Discussion with possible action to request TxDOT to give an update on  
overpasses in the City.  
3. Discussion with possible action to name the Freddie Benavides Field  
House after Sylvia Barrera; and any matter incident thereto.  
Cm. Gilbert Gonzalez  
Motion to approve.  
Sponsors:  
Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr.  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Ruben Gutierrez Jr.  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Gonzalez, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm.  
Cigarroa, Cm. Garza, Cm. Gutierrez, Cm. Dr. Tyler King, Mayor Pro  
Tempore Perez, and Cm. Cigarroa  
0
0
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
112) CRequest 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.  
Cm. Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr.  
Sponsors:  
112) DRequest 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.  
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.  
Motion to move forward the bike and trail project to the Bond Referendum  
meeting for discussion.  
Dr. David Tyler King  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr.  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm. Cigarroa, Cm. Garza,  
Cm. Dr. Tyler King, Mayor Pro Tempore Perez, and Cm. Cigarroa  
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
0
Cm. Gonzalez, and Cm. Gutierrez  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
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.  
Motion to approve as amended.  
Dr. David Tyler King  
Moved:  
Second:  
For:  
Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr.  
Mayor Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Gonzalez, Cm. Rangel Jr., Cm.  
Cigarroa, Cm. Garza, Cm. Gutierrez, Cm. Dr. Tyler King, Mayor Pro  
Tempore Perez, and Cm. Cigarroa  
0
0
0
Against:  
Abstain:  
Np:  
Motion carries.  
XVII. ADJOURN  
Motion to adjourn at 10:59 p.m.