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I. CALL TO ORDER

V. MINUTES

VI.1. Recognizing three (3) outstanding City of Laredo employees to be named as the City's Employees of the Quarter for the 1st Quarter of 2021, one whose work is mostly conducted indoors, one whose work is mostly conducted outdoors, and one from the Police or Fire Department who is subject to Collective Bargaining in accordance with Ordinance No. 2021-0-014 which establishes the City of Laredo Employee of the Quarter Program.

VII.1. Invitation to attend The Laredo Water and Waste Water Master Plan Virtual Town Hall Meeting Series scheduled for April 14th, 21st, and 28th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information and to register go to LaredoWater.org.

VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS

XI. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

XII. CONSENT AGENDA

XII.22. Discussion with possible action regarding the proposed mock election to be held May 8, 2021 by the Elections Administration Office and the requested use of City of Laredo facilities. The intent is to introduce the new voting machines to the community.

XII.23. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the Emergency Solution Grant CARES Act (ESG-CV) contract with Holding Institute by increasing the initial amount awarded of $382,560.00 by an additional $265,000.00 in funding for a total amount of $647,560.00. The additional awarded funds will be utilized to cover expenses related to maintenance, rent, security, furniture, supplies, food, and the hiring of additional staff for the operations of a temporary emergency shelter. These available ESG funds are from the second allocation of ESG-CV2 funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, as authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Public Law 116-136.

Items XII.25 & XII.26

XIII.36. 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.

XIII.37. Status update on current COVID-19 information as presented by Local Health Authority, Health Director and Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC); and any other matters incident thereto.

XIII.38. Presentation by Jeffrey J. Miller, Airport Director, on the Laredo International Airport Economic Impact Study.

XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION

XV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD

XV.41. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in an amount not to exceed $103,727.50 with Sepulveda Associates Architects, Inc. of Laredo, Texas, for upgrades to the El Metro CNG Fueling Station, located at 401 Scott Street. This contract is for review of existing plans and specifications, as well as bid and construction services. Funding is available under FTA Grant No. TX TX-04-0055-00.

XVI. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL

XVI.42.C. Request by Council Member Vanessa J. Perez

XIII.39. Presentation by the Utilities department on uncollected revenue due to non-payment with possible action to start the disconnection from May 3, 2021.

XVI.42.A. Request by Mayor Pete Saenz

XVI.42.B. Request by Council Member Ruben A. Gutierrez, Jr.

XVI.42.D. Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez

XVI.42.E. Request by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, III

XVI.42.F. Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.

Apr 06, 2021 City Council

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I. CALL TO ORDER

V. MINUTES

VI.1. Recognizing three (3) outstanding City of Laredo employees to be named as the City's Employees of the Quarter for the 1st Quarter of 2021, one whose work is mostly conducted indoors, one whose work is mostly conducted outdoors, and one from the Police or Fire Department who is subject to Collective Bargaining in accordance with Ordinance No. 2021-0-014 which establishes the City of Laredo Employee of the Quarter Program.

VII.1. Invitation to attend The Laredo Water and Waste Water Master Plan Virtual Town Hall Meeting Series scheduled for April 14th, 21st, and 28th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information and to register go to LaredoWater.org.

VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS

XI. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

XII. CONSENT AGENDA

XII.22. Discussion with possible action regarding the proposed mock election to be held May 8, 2021 by the Elections Administration Office and the requested use of City of Laredo facilities. The intent is to introduce the new voting machines to the community.

XII.23. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the Emergency Solution Grant CARES Act (ESG-CV) contract with Holding Institute by increasing the initial amount awarded of $382,560.00 by an additional $265,000.00 in funding for a total amount of $647,560.00. The additional awarded funds will be utilized to cover expenses related to maintenance, rent, security, furniture, supplies, food, and the hiring of additional staff for the operations of a temporary emergency shelter. These available ESG funds are from the second allocation of ESG-CV2 funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, as authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Public Law 116-136.

Items XII.25 & XII.26

XIII.36. 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.

XIII.37. Status update on current COVID-19 information as presented by Local Health Authority, Health Director and Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC); and any other matters incident thereto.

XIII.38. Presentation by Jeffrey J. Miller, Airport Director, on the Laredo International Airport Economic Impact Study.

XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION

XV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD

XV.41. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract in an amount not to exceed $103,727.50 with Sepulveda Associates Architects, Inc. of Laredo, Texas, for upgrades to the El Metro CNG Fueling Station, located at 401 Scott Street. This contract is for review of existing plans and specifications, as well as bid and construction services. Funding is available under FTA Grant No. TX TX-04-0055-00.

XVI. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL

XVI.42.C. Request by Council Member Vanessa J. Perez

XIII.39. Presentation by the Utilities department on uncollected revenue due to non-payment with possible action to start the disconnection from May 3, 2021.

XVI.42.A. Request by Mayor Pete Saenz

XVI.42.B. Request by Council Member Ruben A. Gutierrez, Jr.

XVI.42.D. Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez

XVI.42.E. Request by Council Member Mercurio Martinez, III

XVI.42.F. Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.

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