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Mayor Recognitions
I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
VI. RECOGNITION
XIV.35. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a license agreement between the City of Laredo and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Department (CBP) for the construction, maintenance, and repair of a private roadway on properties owned by the City of Laredo located near the Rio Grande River. The license term is indefinite, subject to the availability of the City to revoke the license at any time upon 60-days notice to CBP.
58.C.1. Discussion with possible action to reschedule the Monday, July 17, 2023, regular city council meeting to Monday, July 31, 2023; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Trevino, Mayor Pro Tempore Vanessa Perez, Council Member Ruben Gutierrez, Jr.)
XV.57. Discussion with possible action to review and approve the dates for the proposed FY23-24 Operating Budget and FY24-28 Capital Budget and any matters incident thereto:
Citizen comments
VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
II.A.1. Discussion with possible action on creating a task force and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Community based agencies to help with the City's efforts in information, education, and assistance related to property tax relief, preventing foreclosure, and any matters related to thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro Tempore Vanessa Perez, Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. and Council Member Ruben Gutierrez, Jr.)
X. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
58.A.1. Status update with possible action on modifying the City of Laredo's donation policy, and any matters related thereto.
58.A.2. Discussion with possible action authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Nuevo Laredo identifying areas along the river that are mutually important to our shared history, culture, and/or environmentally important, and any matters related thereto.
XI. SECOND READING
XII. THIRD AND FINAL READING
XIII. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
XIV. CONSENT AGENDA
XIV.26. Authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to Clover Sport, Austin, Texas. (Fiserv) for the purchase and set up of a Point of Sale (POS) System for the Sames Auto Arena & the Unitrade Stadium. Pricing is through OMNIA Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract# 11-47. POS system will be used for concessions, sales, inventory/audit controls and includes: the application, server, storage, database, all end user devices, training and turn key installation.
XIV.30. Discussion with possible action to enter into an Agreement with the Laredo PONY Association for sponsorship in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00 of the 2023 World Series Softball Tournament to be held from July 9 through July 16, 2023, and the World Series Baseball Tournament to be held from July 26 to July 31, 2023. It is anticipated that over 100 teams will participate from throughout the United States for the Softball tournament and 20 teams from Europe, Asia, Mexico and the U.S. for the Baseball tournament. Funding is available in the Convention and Visitor's Bureau Fund and Recreation Fund.
XV.55. Status report with possible action by the Utilities Department on the water, including but not limited to quality, infrastructure, level status, improvements, and any other matters incident thereto.
XV.56. 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.
58.B.1 Status update on the process to appoint new members to the City of Laredo Charter Revision Committee in order to review and recommend any appropriate changes to City Charter, and any other matters incident thereto.
58.C.2. Discussion with possible action to adopt an ordinance prohibiting the sale and distribution of e-cigarettes within range of schools, childcare homes and centers, including playgrounds; and any other matters incident thereto.
58.C.3. Discussion with possible action to draft a letter of interest offering incentives to DG Market Stores in order to provide fresh food selections to food desert areas around the city, prioritizing downtown; and any other matters incident thereto.
58.D.1. Discussion with possible action on creating a resolution to combat human trafficking and raise awareness of the many dangers brought by human trafficking; and any other matter incident thereto.
58.E.1. Discussion with possible action directing management to explore the feasibility, process and funding mechanisms, including any available economic incentives, for the construction of improvements along 1-35 North from the Manadas Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant to include the expansion of sewer, water, and utilities (high speed internet and fiber optic cable) in the Manadas Creek Watershed, to also include modernizing infrastructure of the Tejas Industrial Park to allow this area to keep up with modern market and service level demands, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Dr. Tyler King)
58.E.2. Discussion with possible action on the Avocado Festival; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co- Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
58.E.3. Discussion with possible action to reevaluate the access points of the Murphy Gas Station at FM1472 (Mines Rd) and Killam, and any other matters incident thereto.
58.F.1. Discussion with possible action to give property tax relief to homeowners under Section 11.13(n) of the Property Tax Code which allows a taxing entity to reduce the Homestead Exemption taxable value by a percentage between 1-20% and any other matters incident thereto.
II.B.1. Discussion with possible action on waiving the fee for July 4th celebration events at our city pools, and waiving the fee for the usage of the water slides at Sisters of Mercy Water Park and adjust the weekend operating hours of the pool and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
II.B.2. Discussion with possible action on the status update of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Laredo College and the City of Laredo regarding the recreational facilities; and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro Tempore Vanessa Perez)
II.B.3. Discussion with possible action to assist Families Special and Foster and Adoption Agency with their 1st Annual Cars for a Cause Car Show at the Uni-Trade Stadium, to benefit children under foster care in Webb County; and any matter incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
Jun 20, 2023 City Council
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Mayor Recognitions
I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
VI. RECOGNITION
XIV.35. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a license agreement between the City of Laredo and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Department (CBP) for the construction, maintenance, and repair of a private roadway on properties owned by the City of Laredo located near the Rio Grande River. The license term is indefinite, subject to the availability of the City to revoke the license at any time upon 60-days notice to CBP.
58.C.1. Discussion with possible action to reschedule the Monday, July 17, 2023, regular city council meeting to Monday, July 31, 2023; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Trevino, Mayor Pro Tempore Vanessa Perez, Council Member Ruben Gutierrez, Jr.)
XV.57. Discussion with possible action to review and approve the dates for the proposed FY23-24 Operating Budget and FY24-28 Capital Budget and any matters incident thereto:
Citizen comments
VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS
II.A.1. Discussion with possible action on creating a task force and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Community based agencies to help with the City's efforts in information, education, and assistance related to property tax relief, preventing foreclosure, and any matters related to thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro Tempore Vanessa Perez, Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. and Council Member Ruben Gutierrez, Jr.)
X. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
58.A.1. Status update with possible action on modifying the City of Laredo's donation policy, and any matters related thereto.
58.A.2. Discussion with possible action authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Nuevo Laredo identifying areas along the river that are mutually important to our shared history, culture, and/or environmentally important, and any matters related thereto.
XI. SECOND READING
XII. THIRD AND FINAL READING
XIII. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
XIV. CONSENT AGENDA
XIV.26. Authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to Clover Sport, Austin, Texas. (Fiserv) for the purchase and set up of a Point of Sale (POS) System for the Sames Auto Arena & the Unitrade Stadium. Pricing is through OMNIA Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract# 11-47. POS system will be used for concessions, sales, inventory/audit controls and includes: the application, server, storage, database, all end user devices, training and turn key installation.
XIV.30. Discussion with possible action to enter into an Agreement with the Laredo PONY Association for sponsorship in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00 of the 2023 World Series Softball Tournament to be held from July 9 through July 16, 2023, and the World Series Baseball Tournament to be held from July 26 to July 31, 2023. It is anticipated that over 100 teams will participate from throughout the United States for the Softball tournament and 20 teams from Europe, Asia, Mexico and the U.S. for the Baseball tournament. Funding is available in the Convention and Visitor's Bureau Fund and Recreation Fund.
XV.55. Status report with possible action by the Utilities Department on the water, including but not limited to quality, infrastructure, level status, improvements, and any other matters incident thereto.
XV.56. 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.
58.B.1 Status update on the process to appoint new members to the City of Laredo Charter Revision Committee in order to review and recommend any appropriate changes to City Charter, and any other matters incident thereto.
58.C.2. Discussion with possible action to adopt an ordinance prohibiting the sale and distribution of e-cigarettes within range of schools, childcare homes and centers, including playgrounds; and any other matters incident thereto.
58.C.3. Discussion with possible action to draft a letter of interest offering incentives to DG Market Stores in order to provide fresh food selections to food desert areas around the city, prioritizing downtown; and any other matters incident thereto.
58.D.1. Discussion with possible action on creating a resolution to combat human trafficking and raise awareness of the many dangers brought by human trafficking; and any other matter incident thereto.
58.E.1. Discussion with possible action directing management to explore the feasibility, process and funding mechanisms, including any available economic incentives, for the construction of improvements along 1-35 North from the Manadas Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant to include the expansion of sewer, water, and utilities (high speed internet and fiber optic cable) in the Manadas Creek Watershed, to also include modernizing infrastructure of the Tejas Industrial Park to allow this area to keep up with modern market and service level demands, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Dr. Tyler King)
58.E.2. Discussion with possible action on the Avocado Festival; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co- Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
58.E.3. Discussion with possible action to reevaluate the access points of the Murphy Gas Station at FM1472 (Mines Rd) and Killam, and any other matters incident thereto.
58.F.1. Discussion with possible action to give property tax relief to homeowners under Section 11.13(n) of the Property Tax Code which allows a taxing entity to reduce the Homestead Exemption taxable value by a percentage between 1-20% and any other matters incident thereto.
II.B.1. Discussion with possible action on waiving the fee for July 4th celebration events at our city pools, and waiving the fee for the usage of the water slides at Sisters of Mercy Water Park and adjust the weekend operating hours of the pool and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
II.B.2. Discussion with possible action on the status update of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Laredo College and the City of Laredo regarding the recreational facilities; and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro Tempore Vanessa Perez)
II.B.3. Discussion with possible action to assist Families Special and Foster and Adoption Agency with their 1st Annual Cars for a Cause Car Show at the Uni-Trade Stadium, to benefit children under foster care in Webb County; and any matter incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
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