83.A.1. Discussion with possible action to accept the request by Governor of Nuevo Leon, Samuel A. Garcia Sepulveda, to prepare the Colombia Solidarity Bridge for future growth due to near shoring by expanding the bridge span and increasing the processing capacity within the GSA port facilities and any other matters incident thereto.

83.G.3. Recognition of the Laredo Medical Center-Gateway Community Health Center Family Medicine and Internal Medicine Residency Programs for their ongoing contributions to our community and as a foundation for the future of the healthcare and physician workforces in Laredo. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Trevino)

75. Presentation and discussion with possible action, to designate a road to be memorialized in honor of Cesar E. Chavez.

83.F.1. Presentation with possible action from the National Alzheimer's Association to bring awareness, and possible support from the City of Laredo, for the 8th annual Walk to End Alzheimer's taking place on November 4, 2023, at TAMIU starting at 9:00am and the Alzheimer's Caregivers Conference taking place on September 21, 2023, from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the UT Education Center at Laredo; and any matters incident thereto.

83.E.1. Discussion with possible action to assist the Laredo Regional Food Bank with the Zero Hunger Campaign on September 2, 2023; and any other matters incident thereto.

83.E.2. Recognizing Karina Nicole Mejia a United High School Senior Softball captain who recently returned from playing softball in Australia for Team USA at the New South Wales (NSW) International Challenge 2023 at Blacktown Softball Stadium in Sydney, Australia.

83.D.1. Discussion with possible action to ask management to sit down with the developer next to the sola entrance to consider some much-needed upgrades for the road; and any other matters incident thereto.

76. Update by Laredo Main Street on the physical inventory and survey relating to the vacant building inventory in the downtown business improvement district.

Citizen comments (Part 1 of 2)

VI. COMMUNICATIONS

Citizen comments (Part 2 of 2)

VII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS

IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

X. CONSENT AGENDA

XI. STAFF REPORTS (Part 1 of 2)

83.F.2. Discussion with possible action to move to stage 2 of the drought contingency plan; and any matter incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Dr. Tyler King)

83.G.1. Discussion with possible action for the City of Laredo to pursue a formal partnership (similar to the West Texas Water Partnership between San Angelo, Abilene, and Midland) with the cities, counties and other municipalities along with the US-Mexico border who receive their water from Amistad Dam to more effectively advocate to the State of Texas Water Development Board for water infrastructure dollars as a cohesive unit, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro Tempore Vanessa Perez, Council Member Melissa Cigarroa and Council Member Ruben Gutierrez, Jr.)

XI. STAFF REPORTS (Part 2 of 2)

XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

70. Authorizing the City Manager to award Amendment #1 to Binkley and Barfield, Inc of Houston, Texas in the amount of $1,045,200.00 for professional engineering services for a total revised contract amount of $2,633,000.00 for the Replacement of the Jefferson WTP West High Service Pump Station (HSPS). This service includes preliminary engineering report (PER), final design with plans, specifications, bid phase and project construction management through completion. The existing West HSPS is over 50 years old and requires replacement in conjunction with the new 36" water line project. Funding is available in the America Rescue Plan Act Fund.

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

XIV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION

XV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL

Items 83.B.1. & 83.B.2.

83.B.3. Discussion and possible action on recommendations associated with July 31, 2023, Internal Audit Division Memorandum For Record, Subject Purchase Order #378395 (review of procurement process related to cooperative programs, amendment update of Section 140-00-0 Purchase Order Approval Process Flowchart to include cooperative program purchases, City Staff Procurement Process and fine-tuning of Solicited Procurement Requisitions prior to Purchase Order approval) and any other matters incident thereto.

83.C.1. Discussion with possible action to support the non-profit childhood cancer organization Smiles From Heaven in their Pin Up Campaign and go gold for the month of September and any other matters incident thereto.

83.G.2. Discussion with possible action to request that the City Attorney's office explore a new city ordinance on Street Racing and Reckless Driving Exhibitions similar to the one passed in Forth Worth, Texas (Ord. 24824) in April 2021 that is also consistent with the new Texas State law (HB 1442) which takes effect on September 1, 2023, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Gilbert Gonzalez and Council Member Ruben Gutierrez, Jr.)

Aug 21, 2023 City Council

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I. CALL TO ORDER

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83.A.1. Discussion with possible action to accept the request by Governor of Nuevo Leon, Samuel A. Garcia Sepulveda, to prepare the Colombia Solidarity Bridge for future growth due to near shoring by expanding the bridge span and increasing the processing capacity within the GSA port facilities and any other matters incident thereto.

83.G.3. Recognition of the Laredo Medical Center-Gateway Community Health Center Family Medicine and Internal Medicine Residency Programs for their ongoing contributions to our community and as a foundation for the future of the healthcare and physician workforces in Laredo. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Trevino)

75. Presentation and discussion with possible action, to designate a road to be memorialized in honor of Cesar E. Chavez.

83.F.1. Presentation with possible action from the National Alzheimer's Association to bring awareness, and possible support from the City of Laredo, for the 8th annual Walk to End Alzheimer's taking place on November 4, 2023, at TAMIU starting at 9:00am and the Alzheimer's Caregivers Conference taking place on September 21, 2023, from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the UT Education Center at Laredo; and any matters incident thereto.

83.E.1. Discussion with possible action to assist the Laredo Regional Food Bank with the Zero Hunger Campaign on September 2, 2023; and any other matters incident thereto.

83.E.2. Recognizing Karina Nicole Mejia a United High School Senior Softball captain who recently returned from playing softball in Australia for Team USA at the New South Wales (NSW) International Challenge 2023 at Blacktown Softball Stadium in Sydney, Australia.

83.D.1. Discussion with possible action to ask management to sit down with the developer next to the sola entrance to consider some much-needed upgrades for the road; and any other matters incident thereto.

76. Update by Laredo Main Street on the physical inventory and survey relating to the vacant building inventory in the downtown business improvement district.

Citizen comments (Part 1 of 2)

VI. COMMUNICATIONS

Citizen comments (Part 2 of 2)

VII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS

IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

X. CONSENT AGENDA

XI. STAFF REPORTS (Part 1 of 2)

83.F.2. Discussion with possible action to move to stage 2 of the drought contingency plan; and any matter incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Dr. Tyler King)

83.G.1. Discussion with possible action for the City of Laredo to pursue a formal partnership (similar to the West Texas Water Partnership between San Angelo, Abilene, and Midland) with the cities, counties and other municipalities along with the US-Mexico border who receive their water from Amistad Dam to more effectively advocate to the State of Texas Water Development Board for water infrastructure dollars as a cohesive unit, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro Tempore Vanessa Perez, Council Member Melissa Cigarroa and Council Member Ruben Gutierrez, Jr.)

XI. STAFF REPORTS (Part 2 of 2)

XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

70. Authorizing the City Manager to award Amendment #1 to Binkley and Barfield, Inc of Houston, Texas in the amount of $1,045,200.00 for professional engineering services for a total revised contract amount of $2,633,000.00 for the Replacement of the Jefferson WTP West High Service Pump Station (HSPS). This service includes preliminary engineering report (PER), final design with plans, specifications, bid phase and project construction management through completion. The existing West HSPS is over 50 years old and requires replacement in conjunction with the new 36" water line project. Funding is available in the America Rescue Plan Act Fund.

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

XIV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION

XV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL

Items 83.B.1. & 83.B.2.

83.B.3. Discussion and possible action on recommendations associated with July 31, 2023, Internal Audit Division Memorandum For Record, Subject Purchase Order #378395 (review of procurement process related to cooperative programs, amendment update of Section 140-00-0 Purchase Order Approval Process Flowchart to include cooperative program purchases, City Staff Procurement Process and fine-tuning of Solicited Procurement Requisitions prior to Purchase Order approval) and any other matters incident thereto.

83.C.1. Discussion with possible action to support the non-profit childhood cancer organization Smiles From Heaven in their Pin Up Campaign and go gold for the month of September and any other matters incident thereto.

83.G.2. Discussion with possible action to request that the City Attorney's office explore a new city ordinance on Street Racing and Reckless Driving Exhibitions similar to the one passed in Forth Worth, Texas (Ord. 24824) in April 2021 that is also consistent with the new Texas State law (HB 1442) which takes effect on September 1, 2023, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Gilbert Gonzalez and Council Member Ruben Gutierrez, Jr.)

Aug 21, 2023 City Council

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