City of Laredo  
1110 HOUSTON STREET  
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040  
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA  
A-2024-R-13  
Monday, August 19, 2024  
5:30 PM  
City Council Chambers  
City Council  
City of Laredo  
Regular City Council Meeting  
A-2024-R-13  
COUNCIL CHAMBERS  
1110 HOUSTON STREET  
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040  
I.  
CALL TO ORDER  
II.  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
MOMENT OF SILENCE  
ROLL CALL  
III.  
IV.  
CITIZEN COMMENTS  
Citizens can participate through in-person comments. Citizens wishing to provide in-person  
comments are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later  
than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3)  
minutes per speaker. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. All  
comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No  
derogatory remarks will be permitted.  
V.  
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES  
Appointment by City Manager of Lauro Martinez, Juan Aleman, JJ  
Flores, Erika Botello, and Juanita Fonataine to Keep Laredo  
Beautiful.  
1.  
2.  
APPT. - 65  
APPT. - 68  
Appointment by Councilman Ricardo Rangel Jr. of Edwin Martinez  
to the Suicide Prevention Committee.  
VI.  
PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE  
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning  
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by revoking a conditional  
use permit for an impound lot on Lots 3 and 4, Block 807, Eastern  
Division, located at 306 and 316 South Meadow Avenue, pursuant  
to the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24.94.10(a)  
(1), entitled Revocation.  
1.  
24-1517  
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of  
the revocation of the conditional use permit for an impound lot.  
ZC-042-2024  
District II  
ZC-042-2024 - Intro Staff Report  
ZC-042-2024 - Maps  
Attachments:  
Ordinance 2016-O-015  
Draft Ordinance_ZC-042-2024  
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning  
Ordinance of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1-A, Block 936,  
Eastern Division, located at 1701 East O’ Kane Street, from R-1  
(Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi - Family Residential  
District).  
2.  
24-1519  
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of  
the proposed zone change and staff does not support the  
application.  
ZC-050-2024  
District IV  
ZC-050-2024 - Intro Staff Report  
ZC-050-2024 - Maps  
Attachments:  
ZC-050-2024 - Zone Change Signage  
Draft Ordinance_ZC-050-2024  
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning  
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by amending Ordinance  
2006-O-310, which authorized a conditional use permit for a child  
daycare on Lot 9, Block 2, Towne East Subdivision, Phase 1,  
located at 3417 West Fiesta Loop, in order to remove Elsa Gloria  
Cantu as the party whom the permit is issued.  
3.  
24-1520  
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of  
the proposed conditional use permit amendment, and staff  
supports the application.  
ZC-055-2024  
District IV  
ZC-055-2024 - Intro Staff Report  
ZC-055-2024 - Maps  
Attachments:  
ZC-055-2024 - Narrative  
ZC-055-2024 - Site Plan  
Ordinance 2006-O-310  
ZC-055-2024 - Zone Change Signage  
Draft Ordinance- ZC-055-2024  
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning  
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by amending Ordinance  
2012-O-198, which authorized a special use permit for  
mini-storage/warehouse on Lot 3B, Block 2, H.R.C. Subdivision,  
Unit 2, located at 2110 Quail Creek Road, in order to remove Hurd  
Land and Development Company as the party whom the permit is  
issued.  
4.  
24-1521  
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of  
the proposed special use permit, and staff supports the application.  
ZC-056-2024  
District VII  
ZC-056-2024 - Intro Staff Report  
ZC-056-2024 - Maps  
Attachments:  
ZC-056-2024 - Narrative  
ZC-056-2024 - Site Plan  
Ordinance 2012-O-198  
ZC-056-2024 - Zone Change Signage  
Draft Ordinance - ZC-056-2024  
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning  
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately  
2.20 acres as further described by metes and bounds in attached  
Exhibit A, located south of FM 1472 and west of Ben-Nur Ranch  
Road, from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing  
District).  
5.  
24-1522  
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of  
the proposed zone change and staff supports the application.  
ZC-058-2024  
District VII  
ZC-058-2024 - Intro Staff Report  
ZC-058-2024 - Maps  
Attachments:  
ZC-058-2024 - Survey, Metes, & Bounds - Letter  
ZC-058-2024 - Zone Change Signage  
Draft Ordinance_ZC-058-2024  
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning  
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, 2, and 3,  
Block 1, Luisa Garcia Subdivision, Phase1, located at 23911,  
23915, and 23919 FM 1472, from AG (Agriculture District) to M-1  
(Light Manufacturing District).  
6.  
24-1523  
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of  
the proposed zone change and staff supports the application.  
ZC-060-2024  
District VII  
ZC-060-2024 - Intro Staff Report  
ZC-060-2024 - Maps  
Attachments:  
ZC-060-2024 - Zone Change Signage  
Draft Ordinance_ZC-060-2024  
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance Amending the Zoning  
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately  
58.709 acre tract of land (2,557,380 square feet) as further  
described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located  
south of Saint Luke Boulevard and west of Cuatro Vientos Road,  
7.  
24-1524  
from R1-A (Single Family Reduce Area District) to AG (Agriculture  
District).  
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of  
the proposed zone change and staff supports the application.  
ZC-061-2024  
District I  
ZC-061-2024 - Intro Staff Report  
ZC-061-2024 - Maps  
Attachments:  
ZC-061-2024 - Survey, Metes, & Bounds  
ZC-061-2024 - Zone Change Signage  
Draft Ordinance_ZC-061-2024  
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning  
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately  
234.4516 acres as further described by metes and bounds in  
attached Exhibit A and Lot 15, Block 3, Vista del Sur Subdivision,  
Phase III, located north of Pita Mangana Road and east of US  
Highway 83, and 4016 Calibri Drive, from R-1 (Single Family  
Residential District), R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District),  
and AG (Agricultural District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density  
Residential District).  
8.  
24-1525  
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of  
the proposed zone change and staff supports the application.  
ZC-062-2024  
District II  
ZC-062-2024 - Intro Staff Report  
ZC-062-2024 - Maps  
Attachments:  
ZC-062-2024 - Survey, Metes, & Bounds  
ZC-062-2024 - Zone Change Signage  
Draft Ordinance_ZC-062-2024  
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of  
Laredo Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Health and Benefits Fund by  
appropriating a drawdown of $1,000,000 from its opening balance  
and appropriating it for medical claims.  
9.  
24-1566  
24-1569  
Introductory Ordinance  
Attachments:  
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City  
Manager to amend the FY 2024 Capital Improvement Fund by  
appropriating revenues and expenses in the amount of  
$172,658.20 for the agreement between the City of Laredo and  
Armadillo Construction Company, Ltd. for Springfield Avenue  
Extension Phase 2 Project to extend Springfield Ave. along the  
east boundary of Shiloh Highland Subdivision Phase 1 (North of  
International Blvd.).  
10.  
Executed Agreement between City of Laredo and  
Armadillo07202018  
Attachments:  
(Recess)  
(Press Availability)  
VII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES  
An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas amending Article VI  
11.  
24-1530  
24-1574  
[Investment Policy] of Chapter 2 [Administration] of the Code of  
Ordinances in order to update investment officers’ titles, adjust /  
update the current broker/dealer list, and make minor language  
adjustments to the City’s Investment Policy.  
Laredo Investment Policy 2024 07 22 Proposed  
Attachments:  
An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, to establish a retiree  
incentive program for eligible employees of the City of Laredo to  
enhance workforce management and provide financial stability in  
the event of critical situations; and declaring an effective date.  
12.  
Policy Retiree Incentive Program  
Attachments:  
Intro Ordinance Retiree Incentive Program 08 19 2024  
VIII. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES  
An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas amending Chapter 28,  
13.  
2024-O-159  
Article I, Section 28-4 of the Code of Ordinances by replacing the  
existing section (entitled fee for temporary lease of a street for  
private use”) in its entirety with new Section 28-4 (entitled “permits  
required for temporary street closure”); to allow temporary street  
closures for certain purposes; providing for the repeal of any  
conflicting provisions; providing for fees; providing for penalty and  
providing an effective date.  
2024-O-159 Temporary Street Closure Ordiance 5.08.2024  
Attachments:  
An Ordinance amending section 24.65.0 (b) of the Land  
Development Code, prohibiting the parking and storing of any  
commercial vehicle while exceeds one ton in manufacturer’s gross  
vehicle weight rating or that has more than two axles within  
five-hundred (500) feet of any public or private elementary or  
secondary school, park, or public playground.  
14.  
15.  
2024-O-112  
Commercial Vehicle Parking Ordinance  
Attachments:  
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas  
ordering and proclaiming a special election, to run concurrent with  
the General Election, for the submission of Charter Amendments to  
be held within the City on November 5, 2024; and providing for  
severability, designating polling places, publication, and an  
effective date.  
2024-O-160  
City of Laredo Charter  
Attachments:  
Charter Amendment Attachment  
Charter Amendment Ordinance 2024 Final Version 8-8-24  
An ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Section 1 of  
Ordinance 2024-O-110 establishing that all commercial customers  
that arrive at the toll booth using the Automatic Vehicle  
16.  
2024-O-158  
Identification (A.V.I.) System must maintain a minimum balance of  
$100.00 on their account as further described in Exhibit “A” and  
providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a  
severability clause; and declaring an effective date.  
Final Reading - AVI Minimum Balance for Commercial Traffic  
FY23-24  
Attachments:  
Toll Rate Schedule Exhibit A Revised 7.30.24  
IX.  
CONSENT AGENDA  
All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action  
on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member.  
BRIDGE: YVETTE LIMON, DIRECTOR  
Consideration to ratify the purchase of new batteries and service  
life extension program to replace the electronic components of the  
uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for the Laredo Bridge System in  
the amount of $195,885.37 from Flair Data Systems, Inc., Plano,  
Texas through the Equalis Contract EQ-013120-01. Funding is  
available in the Laredo Bridge System Construction Fund.  
17.  
24-1562  
Quote-Equalis EQ-013120-01  
Attachments:  
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: TINA MARTINEZ, DIRECTOR  
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas  
authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from AEP Texas for  
the AEP Texas Targeted Low-Income Program in the estimated  
amount of $45,000.00 and to execute all necessary documents.  
The program will provide for the replacement of complete central  
air conditioning and heating units for an estimated 14 Noise  
Abatement home properties. The estimated project cost is  
$125,000.00, which includes a City match of $80,000.00. Funding  
for the grant and City match are available in the Noise Abatement  
Fund.  
18.  
2024-R-258  
Resolution-AEP Grant Acceptance-2024  
Attachments:  
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU: AILEEN RAMOS, DIRECTOR  
Motion to authorize the City Manager to award a bid and enter into  
a contract with Representaciones Artisticas Apodaca to develop,  
organize, manage all logistics, promote, and solicit sponsorships  
for the “Festival del Antojo - Avocado Edition” event scheduled for  
September 14-15, 2024. The budget for the event shall not exceed  
$196,000, and funding is available in the CVB budget.  
19.  
24-1600  
APODACA_GROUP_-_AVOCADO_FESTIVAL  
Attachments:  
DETOXIFICATION CENTER: DR. SAN JUANA VIVIANA MARTINEZ, DIRECTOR  
Ratifying the execution of a service agreement between the City of  
Laredo Detoxification and Gloria Nataki-Koroma for psychiatric  
nurse practitioner services necessary within scope of practice for  
appropriate treatment of City of Laredo Detoxification Department  
patients. Total contract will be for 9 months, for a total not to  
exceed $69,610.00. Funding is available in the American Rescue  
Plan Act Fund.  
20.  
24-1571  
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Service Agreement_FY24  
Updated.pdf  
Attachments:  
ENVIRONMENTAL: JOHN PORTER, DIRECTOR  
Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and sign a joint-funding  
21.  
24-1561  
agreement with U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for the Texas Data  
Collection Program, during the period of October 1, 2024 through  
September 30, 2027 in the amount of $177,000.00 ($59,000.00 per  
year). Under the program, USGS will maintain four stream  
monitoring stations in Zacate & Manadas Creek and will be  
responsible for the upkeep and calibration of the stations. These  
monitoring stations provide real-time rainfall, flooding, flow, and  
video data to the City for better response during flooding events.  
This is a renewal of this agreement. Funding is available in the  
Environmental Services Department.  
TX204_FY25(djs)  
Attachments:  
FLEET MANAGEMENT: RONALD MILLER, DIRECTOR  
Consideration to renew annual service contract FY21-076 with  
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.  
22.  
24-1389  
Cabello's auctioneer (commission) fee will be the following  
percentage of the gross sales:  
5.60% if the City opts to hold the auction on city property;  
13.67% if the City opts to hold auction offsite at the 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 one year beginning as of the date of its execution and is  
contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There is a  
proposed price increase for this last extension period. The City will  
not incur any direct costs for this contract.  
Bid Tab FY21-076  
Attachments:  
FY21-076 Price Increase  
FY21-076 Contract  
PUBLIC HEALTH: DR. RICHARD A. CHAMBERLAIN, DIRECTOR  
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas,  
authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract  
amendment from the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Grant,  
for the total additional amount of $434,789.00, with no match, for  
the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period  
from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024. Funds will be  
accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department fund - WIC  
Grant.  
23.  
2024-R-264  
2024-R-264.doc  
WIC NOA.pdf  
Attachments:  
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas,  
authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the  
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the  
Supporting Vaccine Confidence Grant, in the estimated amount of  
$250,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health  
Department for the term period from September 30, 2024 through  
September 29, 2025, with up to two one-year renewals through  
September 29, 2027 for a total grant award of up to $750,000.00,  
and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents  
resulting from the award of this grant. Any funding as a result of this  
application will be appropriated in the Laredo Public Health Fund -  
Supporting Vaccine Confidence Grant.  
24.  
2024-R-265  
2024-R-265.doc  
Attachments:  
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas,  
ratifying the execution of a contract amendment from the Women’s  
Health and Family Planning Association of Texas (WHFPT), d.b.a  
Every Body Texas, for the WHFPT Title X Project Grant in the  
additional amount of $4,834.00, and the Quality Improvement and  
Access Fund (Part A) Grant in the additional amount of $20,102.31,  
with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for  
the term period from April 01, 2024 through March 31, 2025. Funds  
will be accounted in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund -  
WHFPT Title X Grant.  
25.  
2024-R-267  
2024-R-267.doc  
Attachments:  
Every Body Texas Laredo FY25 Part A (002).pdf  
Title X Allocations 24-25.pdf  
Authorization to reject a proposal for an MOU with the Rio Grande  
26.  
24-1234  
International Study Center (RGISC) for independent air monitoring  
at International Bridges Two and Three due to concerns regarding  
duplication of efforts with the Texas Commission on Environmental  
Quality (TCEQ).  
Recommendation on Air Monitoring at Bridges  
Attachments:  
PARKS & RECREATION: JUAN J. GOMEZ, JR., DIRECTOR  
Consideration to award a contract to Fun Abounds, Inc., Sugar  
Land, Texas for the purchase and installation of a playground  
equipment at the M.E. Benavides Park located at 220 Chacota St.,  
Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $129,573.00. This purchase is  
utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program #679-22.  
Funding is available in the 2021 Certificate of Obligation Bond.  
27.  
28.  
24-1506  
24-1550  
Fun Abounds - quote  
Attachments:  
Consideration to authorize the purchase of a 4044R Compact Utility  
Tractor and a 485A Backhoe from John Deere Company, Cary,  
North Carolina in the total amount of $59,273.51 for the Parks &  
Recreation Department. These are replacement units for current  
units that have already reached their useful life. The purchase of  
this equipment shall be made utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative  
Purchasing Program #706-23. Funding is available in the 2015  
Certificate of Obligations Bond.  
John Deere - quote  
Attachments:  
POLICE: MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ, CHIEF OF POLICE  
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas,  
29.  
2024-R-225  
authorizing the City Manager to apply for a grant in the amount of  
$872,271.00 to fund the Laredo Police Department HIDTA Task  
Force, the Laredo DEA HIDTA Task Force, and the Rio Grande  
Valley Financial HIDTA Task Force. These initiatives are funded by  
the Executive Office of the President, Office of the National Drug  
Control Policy (ONDCP), and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area  
(HIDTA) at no cost to the City. Funding will be used to pay  
personnel salaries, fringe benefits, overtime, travel and operating  
expenses from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026.  
Funding for the Rio Grande Valley Financial Task Force will be  
used for payment of fringe benefits, overtime, and operating  
expenses from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026.  
Funding will be available in the Financial Task Force Fund.  
FY 2025 SF424_4_0-V4.0 (HIDTA application)  
FY 2025 HIDTA Disclosure of Lobbying activities  
(SFLLL_2_0-V2.0)  
Attachments:  
FY 2025 HIDTA (GG_LobbyingForm-V1.1 )  
FY 2025 HIDTA Budget (SF424A-V1.0 )  
FY 2025 STX HIDTA LPD (budget proposal)  
FY 2024 Resolution 2024 R-225 (Grant application)  
Consideration to authorize the purchase contract with DANA Safety  
Supply, Inc, Harlingen, Texas, for the acquisition of emergency  
vehicle packages, Zebra mobile printers, and reflective graphics for  
two police units for a total amount of $48,537.80. This purchase  
shall be made utilizing the Buy Board Contract 698-23. This  
purchase will be funded by FY2024 Operation Lone Star (OLS)  
Grant Program. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund.  
30.  
24-1556  
QUOTE# 542182  
Attachments:  
Consideration to authorize the purchase contract with Axon  
Enterprise, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona in the amount of $51,111.02  
for the purchase of interview room equipment and services. This  
purchase shall be made using the BuyBoard Cooperative  
Purchasing Contract No. 648-21, and will be funded by the FY24  
SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant. Funding is available in the Auto  
Theft Task Force Fund.  
31.  
24-1577  
Axon - Interview Room Quote  
Attachments:  
Authorizing the City Manager to ratify the amendment of the City of  
Laredo FY2024 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions by amending  
the classification of one vacant Police Cadet FTE position to create  
one Lieutenant FTE position to the existing manpower in the  
Laredo Police Department. Funding is available in the Police  
Department’s General Fund.  
32.  
33.  
24-1579  
24-1580  
Consideration to authorize the purchase contract with Brinc,  
Seattle, Washington in the amount of $432,837.00 for the purchase  
of drone hardware, software, and services. This purchase shall be  
made using Texas BuyBoard Contract No. 718-23, and will be  
funded by the FY24 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant. Funding is  
available is the Auto Theft Task Force Fund.  
Brinc - Drone Quote with BuyBoard Contract 718-23  
Attachments:  
Consideration to authorize the purchase contract with the sole  
source provider, LEAaid, Spring Hope, NC, in the amount of  
$245,356.69 for the purchase of a mobile surveillance vehicle and  
a mobile investigation unit. This purchase will be funded by the  
FY24 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant. Funding is available in the  
Auto Theft Task Force Fund.  
34.  
24-1581  
Quote 1135  
Attachments:  
Quote 1085  
Sole Source Letter  
TAX: DORA MALDONADO, TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR  
Motion to approve tax roll adjustments for the month of July 2024.  
The amounts adjusted represent an increase of $54,009.86 for  
prior year taxes and an increase of $20,781.14 for current year  
taxes. The aggregate adjustment represents an increase of  
35.  
24-1573  
$74,791. These adjustments are determine by value changes  
reported by the Webb County Appraisal District, which include  
rollbacks and reflected in General Fund.  
July 2024 Adjustment Reports.pdf  
Attachments:  
UTILITIES: ARTURO GARCIA, P.E., DIRECTOR  
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas,  
36.  
2024-R-271  
authorizing the City Manager to accept the granting and  
conveyance of a 20-foot wide utility and access easement and a  
30-foot wide temporary construction easement for a gravity sewer  
pipline from United Independent School District (UISD) being a  
tract of land of 26,981 square feet of land more or less, situated in  
Porcion 30, Abstract 469, Cordova Moreno original grantee and  
Porcion 31, Abstract 3116, Jose Trevino, original grantee, within  
the City Limits of Laredo and Webb County out and part of the  
UISD Student Activity Complex/Education Support Center Plat, as  
recorded in Volume 21, Page 43-44 Webb County Official Records  
same being out Volume 3233, Page 632-638 Webb County Official  
Public Records as conveyed to United Independent School District.  
.2-Gonzalez-Permanent Temporary Easement - Resolution.pdf  
.3-Easement Aggrement.pdf  
Attachments:  
.4-Access Easement.pdf  
.5-20' Permanent Easement.pdf  
.6 - 30' Temp Const Easement.pdf  
.7-Aerial-1.pdf  
Consideration to renew six-month supply contract number  
37.  
24-1504  
FY23-031 with Aguaworks Pipe & Supply, Brownsville, Texas in the  
amount of $350,000.00 for the purchase of PVC pipe. The term of  
this contract shall be for a period of six months beginning as of the  
date of its execution. This contract may be extended for three more  
additional six-month periods, each upon mutual agreement of the  
parties and is contingent upon future funding appropriations. There  
was no price increase during the last extension period. These  
materials are purchased on an as needed basis for construction  
and repair projects. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund.  
FY23-031 Bid Tab  
Contract FY23-031  
Attachments:  
Consideration to renew annual supply contract number FY22-062  
with Core and Main from St. Louis, Missouri in an amount of up to  
$602,899.70 for the purchase of large diameter fittings 14-inch or  
greater mechanical joint (MJ) butterfly valves, MJ solid sleeves, MJ  
fittings, and mega-lugs for the Utilities Department. 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 one additional  
one-year extension period, upon mutual agreement of the parties.  
38.  
24-1515  
These materials are purchased on an as needed basis by the  
Utilities Department-Water Operations for construction and repair  
projects. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund.  
Bid Tab FY22-062  
FY22-062 Contract  
Attachments:  
Consideration to award an annual service contract for FY24-086 to  
provide electric motor repair services from the following bidders:  
39.  
24-1543  
1. RAMSA Electric of Laredo, Texas in an amount of up to  
$400,000.00 (Primary Vendor);  
2. Delta House Electric & Motor, of Freer, Texas in an amount of  
up to $375,000.00 (Secondary Vendor).  
Repairs are for motors with horsepower ratings ranging from 1/8  
HP to 400 HP that are used in water and wastewater operations.  
The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning  
as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for  
three, additional one-year periods upon mutual agreement of the  
parties. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis.  
Funding is available in the Waterworks and Sewer System Funds.  
FY24-086 Bid Tab  
Attachments:  
FY24-086 Contracts  
FY24-086 Final Evaluation Scores  
Consideration to award a one-year supply contract with HGAC  
vendor Core & Main, from San Antonio, Texas not to exceed an  
annual amount of $6,858,516.20 for the purchase of Automated  
Meter Reading (AMR) water meters, registers, and related  
appurtenances for the Utilities Department. This annual contract  
shall utilize the HGAC Contract WM09-20. All meters meet NSF  
Standard 61 Certification and NSF 61 Annex F and G (lead  
requirements). All meters, registers, and related appurtenances will  
be ordered on an as-needed basis. The term of this contract shall  
be for a period of one year beginning on October 1, 2024. Funding  
will be available in the Waterworks and Sewer Systems  
Construction Funds.  
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HGAC Contract Core Main  
Attachments:  
HGAC Quote Core & Main WM09 20  
END OF CONSENT AGENDA  
__________________________________________________________________________  
X. STAFF REPORTS  
Status report with possible action by the Utilities Department on the  
water, including but not limited to quality, infrastructure, level  
status, improvements, and any other matters incident thereto.  
41.  
42.  
24-1632  
24-1634  
Discussion with possible action on ongoing audits and/or  
irregularities identified by the Internal Auditor including the potential  
assignment of other and/or additional auditing duties; and any other  
matters incident thereto.  
Discussion with possible action on the recommendation by the City  
Manger for the position of Planning Director, and any other matters  
incident thereto.  
43.  
44.  
45.  
46.  
24-1629  
24-1066  
24-1327  
24-1372  
Status report on the successful close-out of the City’s third Small  
Business Grant Program by Lift Fund, Inc. in partnership with the  
City of Laredo Economic Development Department.  
Presentation with possible action on status of all the American  
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded projects and any other matters  
incident thereto.  
Status update on the CARES 3.0 Workforce Skills Development  
Program between the City of Laredo and Laredo College.  
XI.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION  
The Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course  
of this meeting to discuss any posted agenda item when authorized by Texas Government  
Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real  
Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters),  
551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and/or 551.087 (Economic Development).  
Following closed session, the open meeting will reconvene at which time action, if any, may  
be taken.  
Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government  
Code Section 551.072, Deliberation Regarding Real Property, to  
discuss possible acquisition of real property located on 1600 Clark  
Blvd, a 1.7709-acre property, and any matter incident thereto.  
47.  
24-1591  
Request for Executive Session under Texas Government Code  
551.087 related to economic development deliberation and  
negotiations regarding an incentive request to Project DSV  
pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Government Code, and any  
matter incident thereto.  
48.  
24-1601  
Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government  
Code Section 551.072, Deliberation Regarding Real Property, to  
discuss possible acquisition of real property located in Chacon  
Creek for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chacon Creek Flood  
Control Project, and any matter incident thereto.  
49.  
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XII. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO  
MASS TRANSIT BOARD  
Consideration to authorize the purchase of one (1) 2024 Ford  
F-250 Crew Cab in the amount of $72,672.00 from Silsbee Ford,  
Silsbee, Texas through the TIPS USA 210907 Automobiles  
contract. This vehicle will be an addition to the current Transit  
maintenance vehicle fleet and will be used to assist buses that  
50.  
2024-RT-26  
breakdown during a route. Funding is available in the Transit  
Capital Grant - TX-2024-001.  
2024 Ford F-250 Crew Cab  
Attachments:  
XIII. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE  
LAREDO CITY COUNCIL  
XIV. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS  
51) A. Request by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño  
1. Discussion with possible action on extending formal invitations to  
the presidential candidates for a tour of Laredo, as a functional  
model for challenges faced by border communities on the southern  
border, and any matters related thereto. As the #1 Port of Entry in  
the United States, Laredo has achieved the status as one of the  
safest cities in the United States through domestic and bi-national  
collaboration, and without the need of a border wall.  
24-C-176  
2. Discussion with possible action on the review of outbound  
operations center improvements on Lincoln Juarez Bridge, and any  
matters related thereto.  
24-C-177  
24-C-178  
3. Discussion with possible action on promoting voter registration  
and participation in the upcoming elections, and any matters  
related thereto.  
51) B. Request by Council Member Vanessa J. Perez  
1. Discussion with possible action to further implement solutions for  
the decongestion and traffic management at Riverbank and  
Logistic Drive, and also to finalize the road off Riverbank leading to  
the import lot at World Trade Bridge, and any other matters incident  
thereto.  
24-C-169  
Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Ruben Gutierrez and Cm. Gilbert  
Gonzalez  
Sponsors:  
2. Discussion with possible action to participate in the Smiles from  
Heaven Pin Up Campaign, which is focused on raising funds for  
children battling cancer, and any other matters incident thereto.  
24-C-170  
Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Ruben Gutierrez and Cm. Gilbert  
Gonzalez  
Sponsors:  
3. Discussion with possible action to modify the development and  
certificate of occupancy approval process, in efforts to streamline  
approvals and efficiency, to include: implementation of rolling  
submittals vs current system, include a not applicable option for  
department approval in the acceptance process, re-evaluate the  
trust agreement requirements to better navigate the rationing of  
transformers by AEP, re-evaluate possible obstacles in the PUD  
approval process, and any other matters incident thereto.  
24-C-174  
Victor D. Trevino, Cm. Ruben Gutierrez and Cm. Gilbert  
Gonzalez  
Sponsors:  
51) C. Request by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa  
1. Discussion with possible action to allow placing 2 of 19 low cost  
air sensors on city property to calibrate data for "Sensing Air  
Quality for Environmental Justice in Los Dos Laredo's" project,  
Funding granted at $75,000.00 from U.S. EPA/NADBank as part of  
the Border 2025 initiative, and any other matters incident thereto  
24-C-183  
2. Discussion with possible action to direct management to invest in  
creating a plan for historic preservation, updating our historic  
preservation guidelines, and any other matters incident thereto.  
24-C-184  
24-C-171  
24-C-181  
51) D. Request by Council Member Gilbert Gonzalez  
1. Discussion with possible action to support the Pit Kings Laredo  
2024 State BBQ Championship on November 15 & 16, 2024 at the  
Unitrade Stadium and any other matters incident thereto.  
51) E. Request by Council Member Melissa R. Cigarroa  
1. Discussion with possible action to direct management and the  
Convention and Visitors Bureau to create an implement able plan  
to identify historical events in the City and to highlight these  
locations to explicitly appeal to tourists, to include way-finding  
signs, possible infrastructure, and other markers as needed.  
Cm. Alyssa Cigarroa, Cm. Dr. David Tyler King and Cm.  
Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr.  
Sponsors:  
51) F. Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.  
1. Presentation with possible action from Laredo Regional Food  
Bank on the Zero Hunger Campaign; and any matters incident  
thereto.  
24-C-180  
51) G. Request by Mayor Pro Tempore Ruben Gutierrez, Jr.  
1. Presentation by Laredo Police Department on the 175th  
Anniversary of Laredo; and any matters incident thereto.  
24-C-175  
24-C-179  
2. Status update on the TAMIU tennis courts, what is the  
completion date, and what have been the delays; and any matters  
incident thereto.  
51) H. Request by Council Member Dr. David Tyler King  
1. Discussion with possible action to amend the interlocal  
24-C-172  
agreement (ILA) with the Webb County-City of Laredo Regional  
Mobility Authority (RMA) to use vehicle registration fees to cover  
the $1 million donation to the City of Laredo towards the completion  
of Springfield Phase 4, and any other matters incident thereto.  
2. For the purpose of discussion with no possible action, a  
presentation by Alberto Gamez of the Laredo As A Business  
(LAAB) coalition to discuss ways to partner to reduce CO2 in  
Laredo. Presentation will be limited to 5 minutes with a max  
discussion time of 10 minutes.  
24-C-173  
24-C-182  
3. Discussion with possible action to have the City celebrate  
National Primary Care Week the first week of October with a  
Proclamation and to coordinate with other local entities to  
encourage and help all Laredoans find a medical home, and any  
other matters incident thereto.  
Victor D. Trevino  
Sponsors:  
XV. ADJOURN  
This notice was posted at the Municipal Government Offices, 1110 Houston Street, Laredo,  
Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said notice was  
posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.