VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
VII.1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance ratifying the execution of a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Laredo Health Department and Methodist Healthcare Ministries amending the FY21-22 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $220,621.00 and amending the FY21-22 Full-Time Equivalent Position Listing by adding two (2) Health Educators, R29 positions, for the Juntos for Better Help Program for the term period of March 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023.
VII.2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending Chapter 15, “Health and Sanitation,” Article I, “In General,” Section 15-11 of the Code of Ordinances to add the fees for HIV prevention medication; providing a severability clause; providing a savings clause; and providing for publication and effective date. Fees are as follows: PrEP medication $45.00 (new), nPep medication $45.00 (new).
VII.3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance ratifying the execution of a contract from the Health and Human Services Commission, amending the FY21-22 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $82,058.00, and amending the FY21-22 Full-Time Equivalent Position Listing by creating one (1) Health Educator Supervisor, R36, one (1) Licensed Professional Counselor, R37, one (1) Administrative Assistant I, R32, one (1) Medical Office Assistant II, R30, and one (1) Health Educator I, R29, for the City of Laredo Health Department. Funding is available in the Community Mental Health Grant for the term period of June 1, 2022, through August 31, 2022, with possibility of renewal.
VII.4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending Chapter 23, Section 23-4 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo to incorporate a baseball league fee of $200.00 per team and authorizing the Interim City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY21-22 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $2,400.00. Revenues are from funds generated by the team fees and will be used for recreation equipment for the league; containing a savings clause; containing a severability clause, and providing an effective date.
VII.5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Chapter 11.5, Emergency Management Ordinance, to set forth regulations for obtaining a license to use city-owned property when a state of emergency has been declared or a disaster has occurred; establishing an application and license fees; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for a savings clause; providing for a severability clause; providing for a penalty; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date. Fees are as follows: one-time application fee of $100.00, a maximum of 400 square feet of lease space at $5.00 per square foot, for a total monthly lease amount of $2,000.00 for private businesses.
VII.6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the FY21-22 budget for the Sports and Community Venue Fund by drawing down fund balance by $4,669,400.00. Funds will be appropriated for maintenance and repairs at the Sames Auto Arena.
VII.7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter V, Alcoholic Beverages, to set forth regulations for establishments that are not licensed or permitted by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) to sell or serve alcoholic beverages on their premises for consumption which allow patrons to bring alcoholic beverages onto their premises for consumption (“BYOB businesses”) and adding an annual BYOB venue permit fee; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for a savings clause; providing for a severability clause; providing for a penalty; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date.
IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
IX.10. 2022-O-060 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by amending Ordinance 2018-O-122 which authorized a Conditional Use Permit for a bar on Lot 2A, Block 2, Lago Del Mar Unit 7, located at 2511 East Del Mar Boulevard in order to remove USA Yu Hsing, Incorporated/Liling Huang, owner and ENF Entertainment Incorporated/Ernesto Trevino and Barbara del Bosque, Applicants - Musas Bar and replace with USA Yu Hsing, Incorporated/Liling Huang, owner and Taisan8, Limited Liability Company/Yiji Mei, Applicant – Havana Sports Bar as the parties to whom the permit is issued.
IX.11. 2022-O-061 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 9.06 acres, situated in Porcion 26, Augustin Sanchez Original Grantee, Abstract 282, Webb County, Texas, said 9.06 acres being out of an 43,878.58 acre tract of land conveyed to Killam Ranch Properties, Limited, as recorded in Volume 540, pages 632-634, Official Public Records of Webb County, Texas located west of Bob Bullock Loop and north of University Boulevard, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
IX.12. 2022-O-062 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Nancy Marie Plat, located at 1405 East Hillside Road, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
IX.13. 2022-O-063 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1A and 1B, Block 1, East Country Subdivision, Phase III, located at 3502 and 3510 East Del Mar Boulevard (respectively), from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
IX.14. 2022-O-064 Authorizing the Interim City Manager to amend the City of Laredo Police Department Special Police Fund FY21-22 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Custodian, R23. Funding will be provided by the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) FY 2022 Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) Program for the period of September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2022. This grant does not require matching funds. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund.
IX.15. 2022-O-065 Creating the Hamilton Housing Apartments Fund, appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $527,500.00, and amending the FY 2021-2022 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) position listing by adding one (1) Administrative Assistant II, R35 position, one (1) Building Maintenance Supervisor, R34 position, two (2) Building Maintenance Mechanics, R28 positions, and one (1) Clerk II, R25 position. The Community Development Department’s Municipal Housing Division will assist the Laredo Housing Finance Corporation (LHFC) by managing the daily operations of the Hamilton Housing Apartments. The Community Development Department will also continue collaborating with the LHFC Board of Directors with setting up objectives, monitoring revenues and expenditures, and assisting with providing solutions.
IX.16. 2022-O-066 Authorizing the Interim City Manager to accept and enter into a contract with the Texas Department of State Health Services, and amending the Health Department Fund FY21-22 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $75,000.00, for the total of $575,000.00 and amending the FY21-22 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Health Equity Analyst, R36 position for the City of Laredo Health Department, for the term period from June 1, 2022, through May 31, 2023. No grant match required. (AS AMENDED)
IX.17. 2022-O-067 Authorizing the Interim City Manager to amend the FY21-22 Transit Center Facility Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $308,501.00. Funds will be used to purchase and replace 1.) one (1) Hydraulic Elevator located at the Transit Center Facility Greyhound Terminal for $148,340.00 2.) Replace the Transit Center Facility Garage Pay-Station and Parking Equipment for $100,161.00 and 3.) Transit Center Facility Contractual Professional Services to inspect the Transit Center Structural Building and other professional services for a total of $60,000.00.
IX.18. 2022-O-068 Authorizing the Interim City Manager to amend the FY21-22 Environmental & Solid Waste Services budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $721,234.00 from the American Rescue Act to Environmental Services for $169,881.00 and Solid Waste Services for $551,353.00, respectively. Funds will be for future equipment purchases for both departments.
IX.19. 2022-O-069 Ratification by the Interim City Manager for execution of all necessary documents granting a perpetual easement and right-of-way containing 669.82 square feet (as amended, due to a clerical error), to AEP Texas Central Company to install and construct certain electric distribution facilities. Said easement would be located on a property legally described as 669.82 square feet more or less out of a 14.50 acre tract as per assignment and assumption of a ground lease between Crossett Development I LLC and 2310 Saunders, LLC, situated in Survey 799 - Abstract 238 Original Laredo Town Tract, City of Laredo, Webb County Texas, as recorded in Volume 4546, page, 627 Webb County Official Records out of Block 1, Laredo Airport as recorded in Volume 5, page 1, Webb County Public Records, as depicted in Exhibit A and B; providing for an effective date.
IX.20. 2022-O-070 Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a lease agreement between the City of Laredo and 270 Development Group, LLC, on a 3.627 acre tract of land, legally described as a 157,992.1 square foot (3.627 acre) tract of land, situated in the GB & CNG RR Co Survey, Abstract No. 780, Webb County, Texas, being part of Block 1 of the Laredo Airport Subdivision, as recorded in Volume 5, Page 1, of the Plat Records of Webb County, Texas, for the purposes of constructing and developing certain improvements which shall be subleased to fixed-base operator Laredo Aviation Partners, doing business as Million Air. Lessee, at its own cost and expense, shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to obtain all permits and approvals necessary to construct certain improvements upon the premises in accordance with the development agreement. The lease term shall be for 30 years with one option to extend for 9 years. The monthly rent shall be $6,583.01, and shall be adjusted on each successive third anniversary of the occupancy term effective date by the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The base annual rent shall be adjusted each tenth anniversary of the effective date to the then appraised fair market rental value of the premises, excluding any and all improvements thereon; and providing for an effective date.
IX.21. 2022-O-071 Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a ground lease agreement between the City of Laredo and 270 Development Group, LLC, on a 67 by 75 feet tract of land legally described as an 0.11 tract of land more or less out of the south part of Block 1 Laredo Airport Subdivision (34.45 acres), conveyed to the City of Laredo PID No. 2455472, situated in the City of Laredo Webb County, Texas, for the purposes of constructing and developing a concrete fuel containment pad of a size required by applicable regulatory agencies for the installation by lessee of at least two (2) each 25,000 gallon capacity aboveground fuel storage tanks and associated components upon the premises and subleasing said improvements to Laredo Aviation Partners, doing business as Million Air. The lease term shall be for 30 years with one option to extend for 9 years. The monthly rent shall be $208.50, and will be adjusted according to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), in addition to a base annual rent adjustment each tenth anniversary of the effective date based on an appraised fair market rental value of the premises. Lessee shall also be responsible to comply with fuel flowage fees and landing fees approved by the Laredo City Council; and providing for an effective date.
IX.22. 2022-O-072 Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute an agreement providing for possible partial reimbursement of the cost of construction of a 12-inch water line extension incurred by P. Todd Ireland – Real Estate Management AEP Texas Central Company and developers connecting to the proposed 12-inch water main will be subject to this reimbursement contract in the amount of $204,423.27 for the service area. The cost per demand is estimated at $107.08/gpm.
X. CONSENT AGENDA
X.23. 2022-R-088 Ratifying the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Gobierno del Estado de Tamaulipas, Mexico and the City of Laredo, Texas for the planning and construction of the World Trade Bridge Expansion Project to accommodate increasing traffic volumes, improve vehicular safety, and reduce wait times.
X.24. 2022-R-081 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and Adriana Cecilia Ceballos for a proposed project located at 519 Hidalgo Street, Lot 10, Block 90, Western Division that consists of a single-family home, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a five (5) year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $128,700.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $791.99 and estimated total fee waivers of $989.20. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information.
X.25. 2022-R-082 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and Laredo Funeral Care LLC for a proposed project located at 3502 US Highway 83, Lot 1, Block 1, LAFON of commerical subdivision, 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 $2,197,880.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $13,525.09 and estimated total fee waivers of $4,940.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information.
X.26. 2022-R-087 Authorizing the issuance of a resolution suspending the effective date of the Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP) rate adjustments proposed by CenterPoint Energy for the maximum amount of time allowed by Texas Utilities Code section 104.301 to permit adequate time to review the proposed increases, analyze all necessary information, and take appropriate action related to the proposed increases.
X.28. Consideration for approval of change order No. 1, an increase of $84,400.00, an increase of 360 calendar days due to delays and 126 calendar days for project completion of the tree house, re-assigned amounts from tree house site work and contingency allowance assigned towards completion of the water features to a construction contract with Celso Gonzalez Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas., for the Fasken Community Center Pool & Amenities Project. Current total contract amount including this change order No. 1 is $547,508.60, and contract time of 756 calendar days. Estimated commencement date is May 9, 2022 and estimated completion date is August 11, 2022. Funding is available in the Capital Improvements Fund and 2018 CO.
X.29. Consideration to award construction contract FY22-ENG-16 to the lowest responsible responsive bidder ALC Construction Co. Inc., Laredo, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $239,125.00 which includes the base bid for the CDBG Sidewalks – District IV (8 Blocks) including Phase I & Phase II with a construction contract time of 60 working days; and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. After a notice to proceed is issued, estimated completion date for the project is scheduled for August 2022. Funding is available in 2019, 2020, and 2021 CDBG Grants.
X.30. Consideration for approval of change order No. 1, an increase of $75,000.00, and additional time of 60 working days, for the replacement of six (6) suspended rear braced stationary basketball backstops, including backboard and goals to ALC Construction, Laredo, Texas., for the Independence Hills Park Basketball Shade Project-FY21-ENG-013. Current total contract amount including change order No.1 is $407,176.00, and contract time is 120 working days. Funding is available in the 2021A C.O. Bond.
X.31. Consideration to award construction contract FY22-ENG-21 to the second-lowest responsible responsive bidder, R&A Construction, LLC, Laredo, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $244,515.00 for the Uni-Trade Stadium Stud Wall Repairs Project, with a construction contract time of forty-five (45) working days; and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. After a notice to proceed is issued, estimated completion date for the project is scheduled for July 2022. The apparent lowest bidder Midas Contractors, LLC withdrew their bid for the project. Funding is available in Sports Venue Fund - Uni-Trade budget.
X.32. Consideration to renew and amend contract FY21-011 to Clean Earth Environmental Solutions, Inc., Houston, TX for a total amount of $87,500.00. This is the first and final extension for this contract. Funding is available in the Environmental Services Department.
X.33. 2022-R-083 Ratifying the execution of a renewal contract to the Texas Department of State Health Services through the South Texas Development Council in the amount of $639,817.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department, HIV Program for the term period of April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023; no grant match required.
X.34. Consideration to award the contract FY22-040 to Texas Health Institute for a community health and needs assessment in the amount not to exceed $289,587.00. 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. Funding is available through the Health Department - Health Equity Program budget.
X.35. Consideration for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding and a one-time payment of $72,975.00 to Texas A&M International University to cover enrollment costs of 15 City of Laredo employees at a rate of $4,865.00 per participant in the Certified Public Manager Program being offered by the Office of Continuing Education. Funding is available from respective participating departments.
X.36. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to approve a contract with Granicus Government at Carasoft in the amount of $199,729.42 for one (1) year; with four (4) additional one-year options, and as per DIR Contract No. DIR-TSO-4288. Funding is available in the Capital Improvements Fund.
X.37. Consideration to authorize the purchase of two (2) rapid deployment Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) trailers from the sole source vendor Jenoptik Light & Safety, Traffipax, LLC, Jupiter, Florida, in the amount of $126,642.20. These ALPR trailers will benefit the border security mission and will be routinely utilized during Operation Lone Star. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund.
X.38. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a contract utilizing the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Program to Insituform Technologies, LLC, of Chesterfield, Missouri for the repair of 350 linear feet of a 10-inch gravity sanitary sewer clay line on Loop 20 in front of the Airport for an amount of $68,920.00. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund.
X.39. Consideration to select and negotiate for the engineering and surveying services with Valdez Engineering, San Antonio, Texas for an 8-inch gravity sanitary sewer and a 10-inch force main. Two (2) Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) were received for the project and were reviewed and evaluated by City staff. Valdez Engineering ranked first in the evaluation and is being recommended for this project. There is no cost involved during the interview, review and selection of the Request for Qualifications.
X.42. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to contribute and authorize a Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) in the amount of $69,980.00 to benefit the environment in lieu of a fine to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's proposed agreed order, Docket No. 2021-1455-PWS-E; Enforcement Case No. 61538 for the Jefferson and El Pico Water Treatment Plants. Funding is available in the Utilities Department - Waterworks Fund - Construction Division.
X.43. Authorizing Interim City Manager to award contract to Southern Trenchless Solutions of Weslaco, Texas for the construction of 700 linear feet of a 16-inch discharge waterline from the SH 359 Booster Station parallel to the highway in the amount of $296,725.25 using the Buyboard Proposal Code No. 635-21. This project is needed to improve the flow and pressure to La Herradura and Las Fincas, as well as the existing school along EG Ranch Road. Funding is available in the Waterworks System Fund.
Items X.40 & X.41
X.40. Consideration to rescind Purchase Order 345127 for the purchase of five (5) dump trucks and one (1) water tanker truck from Rush Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in the amount $817,327.42 for the Utilities Department. Funding is available in the 2020A Revenue Bond.
X.41. Authorize the purchase of five (5) dump trucks and one (1) water tanker truck from Doggett Freightliner of South Texas, Laredo, Texas in the amount of $1,227,227.00 for the Utilities Department. The purchase of these trucks shall be made utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program. Some of these trucks are replacement units for trucks which have already reached their useful life and the new trucks are for in-house utilities projects. Funding is available in the 2020 A Revenue Bond.
Items XI.47 & 52.A.2
XI.47. Discussion with possible action in hosting a City-wide event at the Uni-Trade Stadium for 4th of July, and any other matters incident thereto.
52.A.2. Discussion with possible action to instruct Interim City Manager for Independence Day firework display and event on July 3rd at Independence Park and July 4th at Sisters of Mercy Water Park; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro Temp Vidal Rodriguez)
Items XIII.49 - XIII.51
XIII.49. Consideration to authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a contract for the purchase of one (1) Hydraulic Elevator for the Laredo Transit Center in the amount of $148,399.46 from TK Elevator Corporation located in Corpus Christi, TX, and two (2) Stops with a capacity of 2,500 pounds each; utilizing the Omnia Partners Contract No. R200502. Funding is available upon the approval of Ordinance 2022-O-067 for the Transit Center Facility Budget.
XIII.50. Consideration to authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a contract for the purchase and installation of the Parking Garage Automated "Pay-In-Lane" Station System upgrade at the Laredo Transit Center from Mitchell Time and Parking from Austin, Texas in the total amount of $100,161.12. Funding is available upon the approval of Ordinance 2022-O-067 for the Transit Center Facility Budget.
XIII.51. Consideration for approval to award contract to select the sole responder Parra & Company for the Design and Engineering Services FY22-028 for seventeen (17) locations identified in the ADA Bus Stops and Bicycle Plazas Enhancement Project Phase I and nine (9) locations identified in the ADA Bus Stops and Bicycle Plazas Phase II; and authorizing the Interim City Manager to negotiate a contract for said services. Funding is available through the Laredo Transit Budget.
May 02, 2022 City Council
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
VII.1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance ratifying the execution of a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Laredo Health Department and Methodist Healthcare Ministries amending the FY21-22 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $220,621.00 and amending the FY21-22 Full-Time Equivalent Position Listing by adding two (2) Health Educators, R29 positions, for the Juntos for Better Help Program for the term period of March 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023.
VII.2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending Chapter 15, “Health and Sanitation,” Article I, “In General,” Section 15-11 of the Code of Ordinances to add the fees for HIV prevention medication; providing a severability clause; providing a savings clause; and providing for publication and effective date. Fees are as follows: PrEP medication $45.00 (new), nPep medication $45.00 (new).
VII.3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance ratifying the execution of a contract from the Health and Human Services Commission, amending the FY21-22 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $82,058.00, and amending the FY21-22 Full-Time Equivalent Position Listing by creating one (1) Health Educator Supervisor, R36, one (1) Licensed Professional Counselor, R37, one (1) Administrative Assistant I, R32, one (1) Medical Office Assistant II, R30, and one (1) Health Educator I, R29, for the City of Laredo Health Department. Funding is available in the Community Mental Health Grant for the term period of June 1, 2022, through August 31, 2022, with possibility of renewal.
VII.4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending Chapter 23, Section 23-4 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo to incorporate a baseball league fee of $200.00 per team and authorizing the Interim City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY21-22 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $2,400.00. Revenues are from funds generated by the team fees and will be used for recreation equipment for the league; containing a savings clause; containing a severability clause, and providing an effective date.
VII.5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Chapter 11.5, Emergency Management Ordinance, to set forth regulations for obtaining a license to use city-owned property when a state of emergency has been declared or a disaster has occurred; establishing an application and license fees; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for a savings clause; providing for a severability clause; providing for a penalty; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date. Fees are as follows: one-time application fee of $100.00, a maximum of 400 square feet of lease space at $5.00 per square foot, for a total monthly lease amount of $2,000.00 for private businesses.
VII.6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the FY21-22 budget for the Sports and Community Venue Fund by drawing down fund balance by $4,669,400.00. Funds will be appropriated for maintenance and repairs at the Sames Auto Arena.
VII.7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter V, Alcoholic Beverages, to set forth regulations for establishments that are not licensed or permitted by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) to sell or serve alcoholic beverages on their premises for consumption which allow patrons to bring alcoholic beverages onto their premises for consumption (“BYOB businesses”) and adding an annual BYOB venue permit fee; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for a savings clause; providing for a severability clause; providing for a penalty; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date.
IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
IX.10. 2022-O-060 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by amending Ordinance 2018-O-122 which authorized a Conditional Use Permit for a bar on Lot 2A, Block 2, Lago Del Mar Unit 7, located at 2511 East Del Mar Boulevard in order to remove USA Yu Hsing, Incorporated/Liling Huang, owner and ENF Entertainment Incorporated/Ernesto Trevino and Barbara del Bosque, Applicants - Musas Bar and replace with USA Yu Hsing, Incorporated/Liling Huang, owner and Taisan8, Limited Liability Company/Yiji Mei, Applicant – Havana Sports Bar as the parties to whom the permit is issued.
IX.11. 2022-O-061 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 9.06 acres, situated in Porcion 26, Augustin Sanchez Original Grantee, Abstract 282, Webb County, Texas, said 9.06 acres being out of an 43,878.58 acre tract of land conveyed to Killam Ranch Properties, Limited, as recorded in Volume 540, pages 632-634, Official Public Records of Webb County, Texas located west of Bob Bullock Loop and north of University Boulevard, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
IX.12. 2022-O-062 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Nancy Marie Plat, located at 1405 East Hillside Road, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
IX.13. 2022-O-063 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1A and 1B, Block 1, East Country Subdivision, Phase III, located at 3502 and 3510 East Del Mar Boulevard (respectively), from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District).
IX.14. 2022-O-064 Authorizing the Interim City Manager to amend the City of Laredo Police Department Special Police Fund FY21-22 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Custodian, R23. Funding will be provided by the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) FY 2022 Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) Program for the period of September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2022. This grant does not require matching funds. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund.
IX.15. 2022-O-065 Creating the Hamilton Housing Apartments Fund, appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $527,500.00, and amending the FY 2021-2022 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) position listing by adding one (1) Administrative Assistant II, R35 position, one (1) Building Maintenance Supervisor, R34 position, two (2) Building Maintenance Mechanics, R28 positions, and one (1) Clerk II, R25 position. The Community Development Department’s Municipal Housing Division will assist the Laredo Housing Finance Corporation (LHFC) by managing the daily operations of the Hamilton Housing Apartments. The Community Development Department will also continue collaborating with the LHFC Board of Directors with setting up objectives, monitoring revenues and expenditures, and assisting with providing solutions.
IX.16. 2022-O-066 Authorizing the Interim City Manager to accept and enter into a contract with the Texas Department of State Health Services, and amending the Health Department Fund FY21-22 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $75,000.00, for the total of $575,000.00 and amending the FY21-22 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Health Equity Analyst, R36 position for the City of Laredo Health Department, for the term period from June 1, 2022, through May 31, 2023. No grant match required. (AS AMENDED)
IX.17. 2022-O-067 Authorizing the Interim City Manager to amend the FY21-22 Transit Center Facility Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $308,501.00. Funds will be used to purchase and replace 1.) one (1) Hydraulic Elevator located at the Transit Center Facility Greyhound Terminal for $148,340.00 2.) Replace the Transit Center Facility Garage Pay-Station and Parking Equipment for $100,161.00 and 3.) Transit Center Facility Contractual Professional Services to inspect the Transit Center Structural Building and other professional services for a total of $60,000.00.
IX.18. 2022-O-068 Authorizing the Interim City Manager to amend the FY21-22 Environmental & Solid Waste Services budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $721,234.00 from the American Rescue Act to Environmental Services for $169,881.00 and Solid Waste Services for $551,353.00, respectively. Funds will be for future equipment purchases for both departments.
IX.19. 2022-O-069 Ratification by the Interim City Manager for execution of all necessary documents granting a perpetual easement and right-of-way containing 669.82 square feet (as amended, due to a clerical error), to AEP Texas Central Company to install and construct certain electric distribution facilities. Said easement would be located on a property legally described as 669.82 square feet more or less out of a 14.50 acre tract as per assignment and assumption of a ground lease between Crossett Development I LLC and 2310 Saunders, LLC, situated in Survey 799 - Abstract 238 Original Laredo Town Tract, City of Laredo, Webb County Texas, as recorded in Volume 4546, page, 627 Webb County Official Records out of Block 1, Laredo Airport as recorded in Volume 5, page 1, Webb County Public Records, as depicted in Exhibit A and B; providing for an effective date.
IX.20. 2022-O-070 Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a lease agreement between the City of Laredo and 270 Development Group, LLC, on a 3.627 acre tract of land, legally described as a 157,992.1 square foot (3.627 acre) tract of land, situated in the GB & CNG RR Co Survey, Abstract No. 780, Webb County, Texas, being part of Block 1 of the Laredo Airport Subdivision, as recorded in Volume 5, Page 1, of the Plat Records of Webb County, Texas, for the purposes of constructing and developing certain improvements which shall be subleased to fixed-base operator Laredo Aviation Partners, doing business as Million Air. Lessee, at its own cost and expense, shall use all commercially reasonable efforts to obtain all permits and approvals necessary to construct certain improvements upon the premises in accordance with the development agreement. The lease term shall be for 30 years with one option to extend for 9 years. The monthly rent shall be $6,583.01, and shall be adjusted on each successive third anniversary of the occupancy term effective date by the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The base annual rent shall be adjusted each tenth anniversary of the effective date to the then appraised fair market rental value of the premises, excluding any and all improvements thereon; and providing for an effective date.
IX.21. 2022-O-071 Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a ground lease agreement between the City of Laredo and 270 Development Group, LLC, on a 67 by 75 feet tract of land legally described as an 0.11 tract of land more or less out of the south part of Block 1 Laredo Airport Subdivision (34.45 acres), conveyed to the City of Laredo PID No. 2455472, situated in the City of Laredo Webb County, Texas, for the purposes of constructing and developing a concrete fuel containment pad of a size required by applicable regulatory agencies for the installation by lessee of at least two (2) each 25,000 gallon capacity aboveground fuel storage tanks and associated components upon the premises and subleasing said improvements to Laredo Aviation Partners, doing business as Million Air. The lease term shall be for 30 years with one option to extend for 9 years. The monthly rent shall be $208.50, and will be adjusted according to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), in addition to a base annual rent adjustment each tenth anniversary of the effective date based on an appraised fair market rental value of the premises. Lessee shall also be responsible to comply with fuel flowage fees and landing fees approved by the Laredo City Council; and providing for an effective date.
IX.22. 2022-O-072 Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute an agreement providing for possible partial reimbursement of the cost of construction of a 12-inch water line extension incurred by P. Todd Ireland – Real Estate Management AEP Texas Central Company and developers connecting to the proposed 12-inch water main will be subject to this reimbursement contract in the amount of $204,423.27 for the service area. The cost per demand is estimated at $107.08/gpm.
X. CONSENT AGENDA
X.23. 2022-R-088 Ratifying the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Gobierno del Estado de Tamaulipas, Mexico and the City of Laredo, Texas for the planning and construction of the World Trade Bridge Expansion Project to accommodate increasing traffic volumes, improve vehicular safety, and reduce wait times.
X.24. 2022-R-081 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and Adriana Cecilia Ceballos for a proposed project located at 519 Hidalgo Street, Lot 10, Block 90, Western Division that consists of a single-family home, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a five (5) year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $128,700.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $791.99 and estimated total fee waivers of $989.20. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information.
X.25. 2022-R-082 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and Laredo Funeral Care LLC for a proposed project located at 3502 US Highway 83, Lot 1, Block 1, LAFON of commerical subdivision, 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 $2,197,880.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $13,525.09 and estimated total fee waivers of $4,940.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information.
X.26. 2022-R-087 Authorizing the issuance of a resolution suspending the effective date of the Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program (GRIP) rate adjustments proposed by CenterPoint Energy for the maximum amount of time allowed by Texas Utilities Code section 104.301 to permit adequate time to review the proposed increases, analyze all necessary information, and take appropriate action related to the proposed increases.
X.28. Consideration for approval of change order No. 1, an increase of $84,400.00, an increase of 360 calendar days due to delays and 126 calendar days for project completion of the tree house, re-assigned amounts from tree house site work and contingency allowance assigned towards completion of the water features to a construction contract with Celso Gonzalez Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas., for the Fasken Community Center Pool & Amenities Project. Current total contract amount including this change order No. 1 is $547,508.60, and contract time of 756 calendar days. Estimated commencement date is May 9, 2022 and estimated completion date is August 11, 2022. Funding is available in the Capital Improvements Fund and 2018 CO.
X.29. Consideration to award construction contract FY22-ENG-16 to the lowest responsible responsive bidder ALC Construction Co. Inc., Laredo, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $239,125.00 which includes the base bid for the CDBG Sidewalks – District IV (8 Blocks) including Phase I & Phase II with a construction contract time of 60 working days; and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. After a notice to proceed is issued, estimated completion date for the project is scheduled for August 2022. Funding is available in 2019, 2020, and 2021 CDBG Grants.
X.30. Consideration for approval of change order No. 1, an increase of $75,000.00, and additional time of 60 working days, for the replacement of six (6) suspended rear braced stationary basketball backstops, including backboard and goals to ALC Construction, Laredo, Texas., for the Independence Hills Park Basketball Shade Project-FY21-ENG-013. Current total contract amount including change order No.1 is $407,176.00, and contract time is 120 working days. Funding is available in the 2021A C.O. Bond.
X.31. Consideration to award construction contract FY22-ENG-21 to the second-lowest responsible responsive bidder, R&A Construction, LLC, Laredo, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $244,515.00 for the Uni-Trade Stadium Stud Wall Repairs Project, with a construction contract time of forty-five (45) working days; and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. After a notice to proceed is issued, estimated completion date for the project is scheduled for July 2022. The apparent lowest bidder Midas Contractors, LLC withdrew their bid for the project. Funding is available in Sports Venue Fund - Uni-Trade budget.
X.32. Consideration to renew and amend contract FY21-011 to Clean Earth Environmental Solutions, Inc., Houston, TX for a total amount of $87,500.00. This is the first and final extension for this contract. Funding is available in the Environmental Services Department.
X.33. 2022-R-083 Ratifying the execution of a renewal contract to the Texas Department of State Health Services through the South Texas Development Council in the amount of $639,817.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department, HIV Program for the term period of April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023; no grant match required.
X.34. Consideration to award the contract FY22-040 to Texas Health Institute for a community health and needs assessment in the amount not to exceed $289,587.00. 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. Funding is available through the Health Department - Health Equity Program budget.
X.35. Consideration for approval of a Memorandum of Understanding and a one-time payment of $72,975.00 to Texas A&M International University to cover enrollment costs of 15 City of Laredo employees at a rate of $4,865.00 per participant in the Certified Public Manager Program being offered by the Office of Continuing Education. Funding is available from respective participating departments.
X.36. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to approve a contract with Granicus Government at Carasoft in the amount of $199,729.42 for one (1) year; with four (4) additional one-year options, and as per DIR Contract No. DIR-TSO-4288. Funding is available in the Capital Improvements Fund.
X.37. Consideration to authorize the purchase of two (2) rapid deployment Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) trailers from the sole source vendor Jenoptik Light & Safety, Traffipax, LLC, Jupiter, Florida, in the amount of $126,642.20. These ALPR trailers will benefit the border security mission and will be routinely utilized during Operation Lone Star. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund.
X.38. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a contract utilizing the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Program to Insituform Technologies, LLC, of Chesterfield, Missouri for the repair of 350 linear feet of a 10-inch gravity sanitary sewer clay line on Loop 20 in front of the Airport for an amount of $68,920.00. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund.
X.39. Consideration to select and negotiate for the engineering and surveying services with Valdez Engineering, San Antonio, Texas for an 8-inch gravity sanitary sewer and a 10-inch force main. Two (2) Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) were received for the project and were reviewed and evaluated by City staff. Valdez Engineering ranked first in the evaluation and is being recommended for this project. There is no cost involved during the interview, review and selection of the Request for Qualifications.
X.42. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to contribute and authorize a Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) in the amount of $69,980.00 to benefit the environment in lieu of a fine to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's proposed agreed order, Docket No. 2021-1455-PWS-E; Enforcement Case No. 61538 for the Jefferson and El Pico Water Treatment Plants. Funding is available in the Utilities Department - Waterworks Fund - Construction Division.
X.43. Authorizing Interim City Manager to award contract to Southern Trenchless Solutions of Weslaco, Texas for the construction of 700 linear feet of a 16-inch discharge waterline from the SH 359 Booster Station parallel to the highway in the amount of $296,725.25 using the Buyboard Proposal Code No. 635-21. This project is needed to improve the flow and pressure to La Herradura and Las Fincas, as well as the existing school along EG Ranch Road. Funding is available in the Waterworks System Fund.
Items X.40 & X.41
X.40. Consideration to rescind Purchase Order 345127 for the purchase of five (5) dump trucks and one (1) water tanker truck from Rush Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in the amount $817,327.42 for the Utilities Department. Funding is available in the 2020A Revenue Bond.
X.41. Authorize the purchase of five (5) dump trucks and one (1) water tanker truck from Doggett Freightliner of South Texas, Laredo, Texas in the amount of $1,227,227.00 for the Utilities Department. The purchase of these trucks shall be made utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program. Some of these trucks are replacement units for trucks which have already reached their useful life and the new trucks are for in-house utilities projects. Funding is available in the 2020 A Revenue Bond.
Items XI.47 & 52.A.2
XI.47. Discussion with possible action in hosting a City-wide event at the Uni-Trade Stadium for 4th of July, and any other matters incident thereto.
52.A.2. Discussion with possible action to instruct Interim City Manager for Independence Day firework display and event on July 3rd at Independence Park and July 4th at Sisters of Mercy Water Park; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro Temp Vidal Rodriguez)
Items XIII.49 - XIII.51
XIII.49. Consideration to authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a contract for the purchase of one (1) Hydraulic Elevator for the Laredo Transit Center in the amount of $148,399.46 from TK Elevator Corporation located in Corpus Christi, TX, and two (2) Stops with a capacity of 2,500 pounds each; utilizing the Omnia Partners Contract No. R200502. Funding is available upon the approval of Ordinance 2022-O-067 for the Transit Center Facility Budget.
XIII.50. Consideration to authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a contract for the purchase and installation of the Parking Garage Automated "Pay-In-Lane" Station System upgrade at the Laredo Transit Center from Mitchell Time and Parking from Austin, Texas in the total amount of $100,161.12. Funding is available upon the approval of Ordinance 2022-O-067 for the Transit Center Facility Budget.
XIII.51. Consideration for approval to award contract to select the sole responder Parra & Company for the Design and Engineering Services FY22-028 for seventeen (17) locations identified in the ADA Bus Stops and Bicycle Plazas Enhancement Project Phase I and nine (9) locations identified in the ADA Bus Stops and Bicycle Plazas Phase II; and authorizing the Interim City Manager to negotiate a contract for said services. Funding is available through the Laredo Transit Budget.
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