Items XV.78.I.1 - XV.78.I.3
1. Discussion with possible action to discuss a possible City Wide Closure due to an increase in the spread of COVID-19, and any other matters incident thereto.
2. Discussion with possible action to instruct City Manager to authorize staff to install speed humps at the following locations under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps instead of speed cushions which is currently required under the policy, and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District I Priority Funds will be used for this project. • Speed hump on 2400 Alegria • Speed hump on 2500 Alegria • Speed hump on St Luke Between St Margaret and S Ejido
3. Discussion with possible action to add stop signs to create a 4 way stop on St. Luke and St. Margaret, and any other matters incident thereto.
Items VII.1 - VII.15, VII.17 & VII.18
1. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Council Member Vanessa Perez to the Veterans Affairs Committee.
2. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Council Member Vanessa Perez to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
3. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Council Member Ruben Gutierrez to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
4. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Council Member Ruben Gutierrez to the Laredo Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) Board.
5. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Robert A. Eads, Laredo City Manager to the Laredo Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) Board.
6. Appointment by Council Member Ruben Gutierrez Jr. of Robbie Luna to the Animal Care Services Advisory Committee.
7. Appointment by Council Member Ruben Gutierrez Jr. of Joey Tellez to the Board of Adjustment Committee.
8. Appointment by Council Member Ruben Gutierrez Jr. of Omar Minhas to the Convention & Recognition Commission.
9. Appointment by Council Member Ruben Gutierrez Jr. of Wayne Nance to the Historic District/ Landmark Board.
10. Appointment by Council Member Ruben Gutierrez Jr. of Ricardo Contreras to the Max A. Mandel Golf Course Advisory Committee.
11. Appointment by Council Member Ruben Gutierrez Jr. of Valentine Escamilla Para Transit Advisory Committee.
12. Appointment by Council Member Ruben Gutierrez Jr. of Angie Tellez Third Party Funding Committee.
13. Appointment by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez of Gayle Rodriguez to the Fine Arts & Culture Commission.
14. Appointment by Council Member Vanessa Perez of Robert Ortiz to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee.
15. Appointment by Council Member Vanessa Perez of Daniela Sada Paz to the Third Party Funding Advisory Committee.
17. Appointment by Council Member Vanessa Perez of George Altgelt to the Economic Development Advisory Committee.
18. Appointment by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa of Arturo Dominguez to the Regional Mobility Authority Board.
Items IX.5 - IX.11
IX.5 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 4, Airport, Article I, In General of the Code of Ordinances providing that attendance requirements for members of the Airport Advisory Board be changed to adopt the uniform policies of Chapter 2, Administration, Article V, Boards, Commissions, Councils, etc. of the Code of Ordinances; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a savings clause; and providing for an effective date.
IX.6 Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for the purchase of the "surface only" of a tract of land containing 9,815.80 square feet, more or less, situated in Porcion 26, Agustin Sanchez, Original Grantee, Abstract 282, Webb County, Texas, said 9,815.80 square feet, more or less being out of a called 10.256 acre tract of land conveyed to Arlene Rash Properties, Ltd., as recorded in Volume 2255, Page 858, Official Public Records of Webb County, Texas, as described and depicted in Exhibit A, from Arlene Rash Properties, LTD. and AMF Development Group, LTD, as part of a Condemnation Settlement Agreement, in the negotiated amount of One Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and no cents ($152,500.00). This acquisition is necessary for the purpose of developing a right-turn lane off Calle del Norte in an effort to alleviate traffic congestion and improve public safety at the intersection of Calle Del Norte and Springfield Avenue. Funding is available in the 2015 CO Bond.
IX.7 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, authorizing the City Manager to sell the "surface only" of a partial section of 1100 Buena Vista Avenue at its appraised fair market value of $21,500.00 to Uriel Razo. It is described as a 3,043.67 square foot tract of land more or less, being out of Buena Vista Avenue R.O.W., situated in the Eastern Division of the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas. The City of Laredo reserves any and all visible and apparent easements recorded or not recorded, being generally described in attached Exhibit "A", and approving the Post Closure Property Improvement Plan as described in Exhibit "B", which is in compliance with Section 10 of the Street and Closing/Sales Policy Handbook, and providing for an effective date.
IX.8. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, authorizing the City Manager to sell the "Surface Only" of a partial section of 1100 Buena Vista Avenue at its appraised fair market value of $21,500.00 to Eduardo Estrada Herrera. It is described as a 3,043.67 square foot tract of land more or less, being out of Buena Vista Avenue R.O.W., situated in the Eastern Division of the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas. The City of Laredo reserves any and all visible and apparent easements recorded or not recorded, being generally described in attached Exhibit "A", and approving the Post Closure Property Improvement Plan as described in Exhibit "B", which is in compliance with Section 10 of the Street and Closing/Sales Policy Handbook, and providing for an effective date.
IX.9 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a first amendment to the Ground Lease between the City of Laredo ("Licensor") and American Towers LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Licensee"), for ground space at 8010 Killam Industrial Road, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, for the continued maintenance and operation of a 180 ft. high monopole and related ground facilities for use in its communications business. Term of the amendment is one (1) initial term of five (5) years commencing October 25, 2024 and ending October 25, 2029, with four (4) additional five (5) year renewal options. The annual fee will increase from $13,100.00 to $45,000.00 with a three percent (3%) annual escalator. The city will also receive a $25,000.00 one-time payment within 30 days of Licensee's receipt of this amendment executed by licensor.
IX.10. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the ground lease between the City of Laredo ("Licensor") and American Towers LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Licensee"), as Successor in Interest to Omniamerica Development Corporation, for ground space at 1120 Calton Road, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, for the continued maintenance and operation of a 150 ft. high monopole and related ground facilities for use in their communications business. Term of the amendment is one (1) initial term of five (5) years commencing June 21, 2024 and ending June 20, 2029, with four (4) additional five (5) year renewal options. The annual fee will increase from $18,108.00 to $45,000.00 with a three percent (3%) annual escalator. The city will also receive a $25,000.00 one-time payment within 30 days of licensee's receipt of this amendment executed by licensor.
IX.11. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the ground lease between the City of Laredo ("Licensor") and American Towers LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Licensee"), as Successor in Interest to Omniamerica Development Corporation, for ground space at 2701 Seymour Street, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, for the continued maintenance and operation of a 180 ft. high monopole and related ground facilities. Term of the amendment is one (1) initial term of five (5) years commencing October 20, 2023 and ending October 19, 2028, with four (4) additional five (5) year renewal options. The annual fee will increase from $12,267.00 to $45,000.00 with a three percent (3%) annual escalator. The city will also receive a $25,000.00 one-time payment within 30 days of licensee's receipt of this amendment executed by licensor.
Items X.12 - X.19 & X.24 - X.37
X.12. 2021-O-019 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Community Development Department's budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $787,469.05 in order to appropriate the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) - Coronavirus (TDHCA-CV2) funds available for the Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program (TERAP) through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) second round allocation to assist eligible families/individuals under low-to-moderate income impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, amending the FY2020-2021 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Administrative Assistant I, R32 position and one (1) Clerk II, R25 position for the City of Laredo Community Development Department Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program (TERAP).
X.13. 2021-O-020 Accepting a grant of $3,000.00 from the HEB Green Bag Grant Program and amending the City of Laredo FY 2021 Environmental Services/Keep Laredo Beautiful Division budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $3,000.00 from Keep Texas Beautiful/H-E-B Green Bag Grant. The funds from said grant will be used to beautify an area in between the McKendrick Ochoa Salinas Library, 1920 Palo Blanco, and the Freddy Benavides Sports Complex by creating a butterfly garden and outdoor learning space.
X.14. 2021-O-021 Amending the City of Laredo's FY2021 Sports and Community Venue Fund Budget by appropriating a draw down from fund balance in the amount of $8,535,458.00. Amending the Debt Service Fund to appropriate revenues and expenditures in the amount of $8,535,458.00 to account for the defeasance of the Sports Venue Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2014.
X.15. 2021-O-022 Amending the City of Laredo's FY 2021 General Fund budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $1,200,000.00. Revenues are in the form of a transfer in from the COVID-19 Economic Assistance Fund. The restricted reserve in General Fund will increase by the same amount. The restricted reserve will be used to cover additional expenses due to the current COVID-19 health crisis. Funding is available in the COVID-19 Economic Assistance Fund.
X.16. 2021-O-023 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY 2021 General Fund - Police Department Annual Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $18,382.00. The revenues are from forfeiture cases involving abandoned and unclaimed money from the Laredo Police Department Property and Evidence Section. These funds will be used for maintenance, repairs, and improvements to the police department buildings. Funding is available in the General Fund.
X.17. 2021-O-024 Amending the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24.1.3.1 to adjust the rules governing the organization of the Zoning Board of Adjustment related to the number of members: providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for a severability clause; providing for a publication and effective date.
X.18. 2021-O-025 Amending the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24.77.1 to adjust the setback requirements in residential zones; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing for publication and effective date.
X.19. 2021-O-026 Amending the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24.70.2 to eliminate minimum size requirements for the PUD Zone; amending the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24.70.4, 24.70.5, and 24.70.6 to allow more flexibility in the creation of PUD Zones; amending the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24.63 to eliminate confusion and remove Special Use Permits as an option for townhouses on the permitted uses chart; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for a severability clause; providing for publication and effective date.
X.24. 2021-O-031 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4, D-5 Acres Subdivision, located at 7071 Hwy 359, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District).
X.25. 2021-O-032 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 10.04 acres out of 42.98 acres of land conveyed to AFW Investments, LTD., located west of U.S. Highway 83, south of the Lomas Del Sur Blvd., from B-3 (Community Business District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area Residential District).
X.26. 2021-O-033 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit (S.U.P.) for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lots 10, 11 & 12, Block 891, Eastern Division, located at 1618 and 1620 Chihuahua St. Lot 12, and West 1/2 of Lot 11, Block 925 Eastern Division located at 1702 Chihuahua St. to be used for additional parking only.
X.27. 2021-O-034 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4, Block 1, Lafon Subdivision, Phase II. Located at 3620 S. US Highway 83. From B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
X.28. 2021-O-035 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 8 & Lot 9, Block 470, Eastern Division, located at 316 & 318 E. Bustamante St., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District).
X.29. 2021-O-036 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1 & 3, Block 7, Del Mar Village, located at 6826 & 6930 Springfield Ave., from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
X.30. 2021-O-037 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 5, Del Mar Village, located at 120 W. Village Blvd., from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
X.31. 2021-O-038 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning a 2.50 acre tract of land, out of the west side of Tract 11-H, and more or less, situated in Porcion No. 10, Tomas Sanchez Abstract 280, Webb County, Texas conveyed to Marquez Express, LLC. From AG (Agricultural) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
X.32. 2021-O-039 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 7, Block 1, Hilltop Subdivision, Phase I, located at 406 Hilltop Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
X.33. 2021-O-040 Ratification of the City Manager's execution of all necessary documents granting an easement and right-of-way to AEP Texas Central Company to install and construct certain electric distribution facilities at the Laredo International Airport. Said easement being a ten (10) foot wide easement lying wholly within a portion of 34.45 acres of land, more or less, being out of the south part of block 1, Laredo Airport Subdivision, Webb County, Texas; said tract of land conveyed to grantor, on deed recorded in volume 478, page 471, deed records of Webb County, Texas; providing for an effective date.
X.34. 2021-O-041 Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to nine (9) lease agreements between the City of Laredo and Aero Center, Inc., Laredo Aero Center, Inc. and Laredo Aero Center, Inc. dba Signature Flight Support, as lessees, to change the name to Signature Flight Support LLC for 95-0-156, 95-0-157, 95-0-158, 2006-O-133, 95-0-159, 2008-O-032, 2008-O-241, 2013-O-023, 2012-0-166, 2019-0-152. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in effect.
X.35. 2021-O-042 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with St. Patrick's Church for a parcel of land consisting of approximately 3,455 square feet and being out of the right-of-way at Del Mar Blvd. and Fenwick Dr. North of lot 721, block 44, section 2-A, Area "C", Del Mar Hills Subdivision, in the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas. The new lease terms include a five (5) year initial term with a five (5) year renewal option at a lease rate of $1.00 dollar per year as amended.
X.36. 2021-O-043 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to renew a lease agreement by and between Laredo Transit Management, Inc., (Lessor) and the City of Laredo Department of Community Development, (Lessee). This is for the leased building space at the Laredo Transit Center, located at 1301 Farragut Street, of 6,628 square feet, second and third floors (East). The term will be for one (1) year, exercising the last renewal option as per the original lease agreement, commencing on December 1, 2020. The monthly sum is $4,586.58 ($.6920 per square foot). The prorated shared cost of 20% of the electric and water bills will remain the same.
X.37. 2021-O-044 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to renew a lease agreement by and between Laredo Transit Management, Inc., (Lessor) and The City of Laredo Police Department (Lessee) for the lease of 2,681.61 square feet, located in the second (2nd) floor, west wing of the Laredo Transit Center, 1301 Farragut St. The rate per square foot is $.6920, for a total monthly sum of $1,855.67, commencing on December 1, 2020. The term will be on a month-to-month basis. The prorated share cost of 25% of the electric bill, 25% of the water bill and the rental fee of $30.00 per vehicle per month for Parking fees will remain the same.
Items VIII.2 & VIII.3
VIII.2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Community Development Department's budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $7,931,456.00 in order to appropriate U.S. Department of the Treasury funds available for Emergency Rental Assistance Program to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) to assist eligible families/individuals with income at or below the 80 percent of the area median. Additionally, amending the FY2020-2021 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding four (4) Clerk III, R27 positions for the City of Laredo Community Development Department - U.S. Treasury Program.
VIII.3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo Waterworks Construction Fund FY 2020 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenses in the amount of $5,240,613.00. Expenses will be appropriated for repairs to El Pico Water Treatment Plant $4.6M in revenues are available from proceeds of a lawsuit settlement for El Pico Water Treatment Plant and the remaining $640,613.00 is the balance from the original settlement of $2.2M.
Items XV.78.D.1 & XV.78.D.2
XV.78.D.1. Discussion with possible action on extending the payment deadline for 2020 property taxes due to the pandemic, and any other matters incident thereto.
XV.78.D.2. Discussion with possible action to instruct the City Manager to authorize staff to install speed humps at the following locations under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps instead of speed cushions which is currently required under the policy and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District IV Priority Funds will be used for this project. • 200 E. Frost • 300 E. Frost
Feb 01, 2021 City Council
Items XV.78.I.1 - XV.78.I.3
1. Discussion with possible action to discuss a possible City Wide Closure due to an increase in the spread of COVID-19, and any other matters incident thereto.
2. Discussion with possible action to instruct City Manager to authorize staff to install speed humps at the following locations under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps instead of speed cushions which is currently required under the policy, and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District I Priority Funds will be used for this project. • Speed hump on 2400 Alegria • Speed hump on 2500 Alegria • Speed hump on St Luke Between St Margaret and S Ejido
3. Discussion with possible action to add stop signs to create a 4 way stop on St. Luke and St. Margaret, and any other matters incident thereto.
Items VII.1 - VII.15, VII.17 & VII.18
1. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Council Member Vanessa Perez to the Veterans Affairs Committee.
2. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Council Member Vanessa Perez to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
3. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Council Member Ruben Gutierrez to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
4. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Council Member Ruben Gutierrez to the Laredo Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) Board.
5. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Robert A. Eads, Laredo City Manager to the Laredo Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) Board.
6. Appointment by Council Member Ruben Gutierrez Jr. of Robbie Luna to the Animal Care Services Advisory Committee.
7. Appointment by Council Member Ruben Gutierrez Jr. of Joey Tellez to the Board of Adjustment Committee.
8. Appointment by Council Member Ruben Gutierrez Jr. of Omar Minhas to the Convention & Recognition Commission.
9. Appointment by Council Member Ruben Gutierrez Jr. of Wayne Nance to the Historic District/ Landmark Board.
10. Appointment by Council Member Ruben Gutierrez Jr. of Ricardo Contreras to the Max A. Mandel Golf Course Advisory Committee.
11. Appointment by Council Member Ruben Gutierrez Jr. of Valentine Escamilla Para Transit Advisory Committee.
12. Appointment by Council Member Ruben Gutierrez Jr. of Angie Tellez Third Party Funding Committee.
13. Appointment by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez of Gayle Rodriguez to the Fine Arts & Culture Commission.
14. Appointment by Council Member Vanessa Perez of Robert Ortiz to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee.
15. Appointment by Council Member Vanessa Perez of Daniela Sada Paz to the Third Party Funding Advisory Committee.
17. Appointment by Council Member Vanessa Perez of George Altgelt to the Economic Development Advisory Committee.
18. Appointment by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa of Arturo Dominguez to the Regional Mobility Authority Board.
Items IX.5 - IX.11
IX.5 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 4, Airport, Article I, In General of the Code of Ordinances providing that attendance requirements for members of the Airport Advisory Board be changed to adopt the uniform policies of Chapter 2, Administration, Article V, Boards, Commissions, Councils, etc. of the Code of Ordinances; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a savings clause; and providing for an effective date.
IX.6 Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for the purchase of the "surface only" of a tract of land containing 9,815.80 square feet, more or less, situated in Porcion 26, Agustin Sanchez, Original Grantee, Abstract 282, Webb County, Texas, said 9,815.80 square feet, more or less being out of a called 10.256 acre tract of land conveyed to Arlene Rash Properties, Ltd., as recorded in Volume 2255, Page 858, Official Public Records of Webb County, Texas, as described and depicted in Exhibit A, from Arlene Rash Properties, LTD. and AMF Development Group, LTD, as part of a Condemnation Settlement Agreement, in the negotiated amount of One Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and no cents ($152,500.00). This acquisition is necessary for the purpose of developing a right-turn lane off Calle del Norte in an effort to alleviate traffic congestion and improve public safety at the intersection of Calle Del Norte and Springfield Avenue. Funding is available in the 2015 CO Bond.
IX.7 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, authorizing the City Manager to sell the "surface only" of a partial section of 1100 Buena Vista Avenue at its appraised fair market value of $21,500.00 to Uriel Razo. It is described as a 3,043.67 square foot tract of land more or less, being out of Buena Vista Avenue R.O.W., situated in the Eastern Division of the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas. The City of Laredo reserves any and all visible and apparent easements recorded or not recorded, being generally described in attached Exhibit "A", and approving the Post Closure Property Improvement Plan as described in Exhibit "B", which is in compliance with Section 10 of the Street and Closing/Sales Policy Handbook, and providing for an effective date.
IX.8. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, authorizing the City Manager to sell the "Surface Only" of a partial section of 1100 Buena Vista Avenue at its appraised fair market value of $21,500.00 to Eduardo Estrada Herrera. It is described as a 3,043.67 square foot tract of land more or less, being out of Buena Vista Avenue R.O.W., situated in the Eastern Division of the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas. The City of Laredo reserves any and all visible and apparent easements recorded or not recorded, being generally described in attached Exhibit "A", and approving the Post Closure Property Improvement Plan as described in Exhibit "B", which is in compliance with Section 10 of the Street and Closing/Sales Policy Handbook, and providing for an effective date.
IX.9 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a first amendment to the Ground Lease between the City of Laredo ("Licensor") and American Towers LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Licensee"), for ground space at 8010 Killam Industrial Road, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, for the continued maintenance and operation of a 180 ft. high monopole and related ground facilities for use in its communications business. Term of the amendment is one (1) initial term of five (5) years commencing October 25, 2024 and ending October 25, 2029, with four (4) additional five (5) year renewal options. The annual fee will increase from $13,100.00 to $45,000.00 with a three percent (3%) annual escalator. The city will also receive a $25,000.00 one-time payment within 30 days of Licensee's receipt of this amendment executed by licensor.
IX.10. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the ground lease between the City of Laredo ("Licensor") and American Towers LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Licensee"), as Successor in Interest to Omniamerica Development Corporation, for ground space at 1120 Calton Road, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, for the continued maintenance and operation of a 150 ft. high monopole and related ground facilities for use in their communications business. Term of the amendment is one (1) initial term of five (5) years commencing June 21, 2024 and ending June 20, 2029, with four (4) additional five (5) year renewal options. The annual fee will increase from $18,108.00 to $45,000.00 with a three percent (3%) annual escalator. The city will also receive a $25,000.00 one-time payment within 30 days of licensee's receipt of this amendment executed by licensor.
IX.11. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the ground lease between the City of Laredo ("Licensor") and American Towers LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Licensee"), as Successor in Interest to Omniamerica Development Corporation, for ground space at 2701 Seymour Street, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, for the continued maintenance and operation of a 180 ft. high monopole and related ground facilities. Term of the amendment is one (1) initial term of five (5) years commencing October 20, 2023 and ending October 19, 2028, with four (4) additional five (5) year renewal options. The annual fee will increase from $12,267.00 to $45,000.00 with a three percent (3%) annual escalator. The city will also receive a $25,000.00 one-time payment within 30 days of licensee's receipt of this amendment executed by licensor.
Items X.12 - X.19 & X.24 - X.37
X.12. 2021-O-019 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Community Development Department's budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $787,469.05 in order to appropriate the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) - Coronavirus (TDHCA-CV2) funds available for the Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program (TERAP) through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) second round allocation to assist eligible families/individuals under low-to-moderate income impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, amending the FY2020-2021 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Administrative Assistant I, R32 position and one (1) Clerk II, R25 position for the City of Laredo Community Development Department Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program (TERAP).
X.13. 2021-O-020 Accepting a grant of $3,000.00 from the HEB Green Bag Grant Program and amending the City of Laredo FY 2021 Environmental Services/Keep Laredo Beautiful Division budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $3,000.00 from Keep Texas Beautiful/H-E-B Green Bag Grant. The funds from said grant will be used to beautify an area in between the McKendrick Ochoa Salinas Library, 1920 Palo Blanco, and the Freddy Benavides Sports Complex by creating a butterfly garden and outdoor learning space.
X.14. 2021-O-021 Amending the City of Laredo's FY2021 Sports and Community Venue Fund Budget by appropriating a draw down from fund balance in the amount of $8,535,458.00. Amending the Debt Service Fund to appropriate revenues and expenditures in the amount of $8,535,458.00 to account for the defeasance of the Sports Venue Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2014.
X.15. 2021-O-022 Amending the City of Laredo's FY 2021 General Fund budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $1,200,000.00. Revenues are in the form of a transfer in from the COVID-19 Economic Assistance Fund. The restricted reserve in General Fund will increase by the same amount. The restricted reserve will be used to cover additional expenses due to the current COVID-19 health crisis. Funding is available in the COVID-19 Economic Assistance Fund.
X.16. 2021-O-023 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY 2021 General Fund - Police Department Annual Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $18,382.00. The revenues are from forfeiture cases involving abandoned and unclaimed money from the Laredo Police Department Property and Evidence Section. These funds will be used for maintenance, repairs, and improvements to the police department buildings. Funding is available in the General Fund.
X.17. 2021-O-024 Amending the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24.1.3.1 to adjust the rules governing the organization of the Zoning Board of Adjustment related to the number of members: providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for a severability clause; providing for a publication and effective date.
X.18. 2021-O-025 Amending the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24.77.1 to adjust the setback requirements in residential zones; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing for publication and effective date.
X.19. 2021-O-026 Amending the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24.70.2 to eliminate minimum size requirements for the PUD Zone; amending the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24.70.4, 24.70.5, and 24.70.6 to allow more flexibility in the creation of PUD Zones; amending the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24.63 to eliminate confusion and remove Special Use Permits as an option for townhouses on the permitted uses chart; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for a severability clause; providing for publication and effective date.
X.24. 2021-O-031 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4, D-5 Acres Subdivision, located at 7071 Hwy 359, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District).
X.25. 2021-O-032 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 10.04 acres out of 42.98 acres of land conveyed to AFW Investments, LTD., located west of U.S. Highway 83, south of the Lomas Del Sur Blvd., from B-3 (Community Business District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area Residential District).
X.26. 2021-O-033 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit (S.U.P.) for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lots 10, 11 & 12, Block 891, Eastern Division, located at 1618 and 1620 Chihuahua St. Lot 12, and West 1/2 of Lot 11, Block 925 Eastern Division located at 1702 Chihuahua St. to be used for additional parking only.
X.27. 2021-O-034 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4, Block 1, Lafon Subdivision, Phase II. Located at 3620 S. US Highway 83. From B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
X.28. 2021-O-035 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 8 & Lot 9, Block 470, Eastern Division, located at 316 & 318 E. Bustamante St., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District).
X.29. 2021-O-036 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1 & 3, Block 7, Del Mar Village, located at 6826 & 6930 Springfield Ave., from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
X.30. 2021-O-037 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 5, Del Mar Village, located at 120 W. Village Blvd., from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
X.31. 2021-O-038 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning a 2.50 acre tract of land, out of the west side of Tract 11-H, and more or less, situated in Porcion No. 10, Tomas Sanchez Abstract 280, Webb County, Texas conveyed to Marquez Express, LLC. From AG (Agricultural) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
X.32. 2021-O-039 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 7, Block 1, Hilltop Subdivision, Phase I, located at 406 Hilltop Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
X.33. 2021-O-040 Ratification of the City Manager's execution of all necessary documents granting an easement and right-of-way to AEP Texas Central Company to install and construct certain electric distribution facilities at the Laredo International Airport. Said easement being a ten (10) foot wide easement lying wholly within a portion of 34.45 acres of land, more or less, being out of the south part of block 1, Laredo Airport Subdivision, Webb County, Texas; said tract of land conveyed to grantor, on deed recorded in volume 478, page 471, deed records of Webb County, Texas; providing for an effective date.
X.34. 2021-O-041 Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to nine (9) lease agreements between the City of Laredo and Aero Center, Inc., Laredo Aero Center, Inc. and Laredo Aero Center, Inc. dba Signature Flight Support, as lessees, to change the name to Signature Flight Support LLC for 95-0-156, 95-0-157, 95-0-158, 2006-O-133, 95-0-159, 2008-O-032, 2008-O-241, 2013-O-023, 2012-0-166, 2019-0-152. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in effect.
X.35. 2021-O-042 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with St. Patrick's Church for a parcel of land consisting of approximately 3,455 square feet and being out of the right-of-way at Del Mar Blvd. and Fenwick Dr. North of lot 721, block 44, section 2-A, Area "C", Del Mar Hills Subdivision, in the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas. The new lease terms include a five (5) year initial term with a five (5) year renewal option at a lease rate of $1.00 dollar per year as amended.
X.36. 2021-O-043 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to renew a lease agreement by and between Laredo Transit Management, Inc., (Lessor) and the City of Laredo Department of Community Development, (Lessee). This is for the leased building space at the Laredo Transit Center, located at 1301 Farragut Street, of 6,628 square feet, second and third floors (East). The term will be for one (1) year, exercising the last renewal option as per the original lease agreement, commencing on December 1, 2020. The monthly sum is $4,586.58 ($.6920 per square foot). The prorated shared cost of 20% of the electric and water bills will remain the same.
X.37. 2021-O-044 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to renew a lease agreement by and between Laredo Transit Management, Inc., (Lessor) and The City of Laredo Police Department (Lessee) for the lease of 2,681.61 square feet, located in the second (2nd) floor, west wing of the Laredo Transit Center, 1301 Farragut St. The rate per square foot is $.6920, for a total monthly sum of $1,855.67, commencing on December 1, 2020. The term will be on a month-to-month basis. The prorated share cost of 25% of the electric bill, 25% of the water bill and the rental fee of $30.00 per vehicle per month for Parking fees will remain the same.
Items VIII.2 & VIII.3
VIII.2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Community Development Department's budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $7,931,456.00 in order to appropriate U.S. Department of the Treasury funds available for Emergency Rental Assistance Program to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) to assist eligible families/individuals with income at or below the 80 percent of the area median. Additionally, amending the FY2020-2021 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding four (4) Clerk III, R27 positions for the City of Laredo Community Development Department - U.S. Treasury Program.
VIII.3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo Waterworks Construction Fund FY 2020 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenses in the amount of $5,240,613.00. Expenses will be appropriated for repairs to El Pico Water Treatment Plant $4.6M in revenues are available from proceeds of a lawsuit settlement for El Pico Water Treatment Plant and the remaining $640,613.00 is the balance from the original settlement of $2.2M.
Items XV.78.D.1 & XV.78.D.2
XV.78.D.1. Discussion with possible action on extending the payment deadline for 2020 property taxes due to the pandemic, and any other matters incident thereto.
XV.78.D.2. Discussion with possible action to instruct the City Manager to authorize staff to install speed humps at the following locations under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps instead of speed cushions which is currently required under the policy and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District IV Priority Funds will be used for this project. • 200 E. Frost • 300 E. Frost
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