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I. CALL TO ORDER
60.A.1. Discussion with possible action addressing the short and long term plan for alternative water sources and practices that the City can implement that can extend our availability of water from the Rio Grande River, and any matters related thereto.
III.A.1. Recognition and Proclamation for fellow Laredoan Jovita ldar a Mexican-American activist and journalist being memorialized on a commemorative quarter. Jovita ldar based her activism on education, women's rights and civil rights for Mexican Americans. (CoSponsored by Council Member Melissa R. Cigarroa, Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa and Council Member Dr.Tyler King)
V. RECOGNITION
VI. COMMUNICATIONS
60.C.2. Recognizing the Illinois National Guard for their volunteer work forthe past year during their service deployment in staffing City -Wide dog vaccine clinics. Also recognizing Pets Alive Laredo fortheir efforts in 2023 to provide free dog vaccines and dog foodand in organizing these clinics to improve pet health in our City.This Illinois National Guard regiment will return to their homestate soon; luckily Pets Alive Laredo will continue their work. As aCity we express our gratitude for their dedication and support inproviding this valuable resource for Laredo's pet owners. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Gilbert Gonzalez)
60.C.1. Recognition of TAMIU professor and author Dr. Mehnaaz Momen for her recent release of the novel LISTENING TO LAREDO. "Mehnaaz Momen's analysis of the interplay between local, regional, and global dynamics at the U.S. - Mexico border expands our understanding of the ways globalization is generating transformation." (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa)
Citizen comments
VII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
X. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
XI. CONSENT AGENDA
XI.44. Consideration to renew contract FY22-088 with Industrial Disposal Supply, San Antonio, Texas, in an amount up to $125,000.00 for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/service for the City’s street sweepers. All parts will be secured on an as-needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This contract can be renewed two additional one year extension periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget.
XI.47. Consideration to authorize the purchase of the following landscaping equipment for the Max Mandel Golf Course from Landscapes Unlimited, LLC, in the amount of $248,975.00: (2) JD 8700 Fairway Mowers (1) 7200A Mower (1) JD ProGator 2020 (gas) (1) JD Aerocore 800 Aerator (1) HD 300 Sprayer (1) JD 1200A Bunker Rake (3) JD 200E-Cut Hybrid Walk Greens Mowers (3) JD 200E-Cut Walk Behind Green Mower Trailers (4) JD TX 4x2 Gators (1) KB4 Buffalo Turbine Blower (1) Dakota Model 550 Turf Contractor Dump Box (1) Ryan Model 54495C 12" JR Sod Cutter (1) JD 1200H Hydro Rake (1) Kindot Spiker Attachment (1) JD 1570 (2) JD 2500B Gas Riding Mower (1) Thatch Away Supa System (1) Progressive Pro Flex 120 B Countour Finishing Mower (2) KB4 Buffalo Turbine Blowers (1) John Deere 1800 Bunker Rake (2) John Deere Turf Gators (2) Toro RM5510D Fairway Mowers Funding is available in the General Fund.
XI.49. Consideration to nominate a Council Member/Person as the City of Laredo's candidate to the Webb County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 Year Term as per Section 6.03 of the Texas Property Tax Code.
XI.54. Authorizing the City Manager to award a Buy Board Contract (Contract 662-22) to Utility Service Co. Inc.(USC) in the amount of $1,716,565 to be paid over a 5-year period. USC performed a visual inspection of all tanks and identified the deficiencies in each water tank. This contract is phase 2 of the Utilities Department's plan to fix the deficiencies identified on five water tanks and to bring them into compliance to avoid any TCEQ violations. This contract will be paid over five years as follows: Year 1 $350,557.00, Year 2 $341,502.00, Year 3 $341,502.00, Year 4 $341,502.00 and Year 5 $341,502.00. Funding is available in the Waterworks Construction Account.
XI.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.
XI.57. 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.
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XIV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
XI.59. 2023-RT-08 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute additional funds from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities under the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act grant in the amount of $42,105.00 FTA share (50%) and $42,105.00 In-Kind Match (50%) for the total of $84,210.00 additional funds will be added to grant application TX-2022-005-01. The additional funds will be used to cover El Lift - Paratransit operating expenses.
XV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
60.B.1. Discussion with possible action to amend Ordinance 2019-O-111 for voluntary committee members and retract the years of service portion, as they are willing to volunteer their time. This would address the problem of vacant position in committees established members can help with experience, knowledge, and stability for City of Laredo committees
60.D.1. Discussion with possible action to establish policy/code for thrift store/non-profit donation bins; and any other matters incident thereto
60.E.1. Discussion with possible action to instruct City Manager to authorize staff to install speed humps at the following locations, where deemed necessary, 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 V Priority Funds will be used for this project.
60.F.1. Discussion with possible action to finalize a strategy for how the City plans to move forward with the $333,875.00 Shiloh Hike and Bike Trails grant that the City recently accepted from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), including the bidding process and other matters incident thereto.
60.G.1. Discussion with possible action to support the Laredo Veteran Affairs Committee by incorporating an interactive community calendar to their website and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa)
Items 60.G.2. & 60.G.3.
60.H.1. Discussion with possible action to reprioritize Vision Zero planning and initiatives in an effort to eliminate traffic deaths, along with evaluating existing ordinances, policies and procedures related to school zone safety and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Melissa Cigarroa and Council Member Dr. Tyler King)
Sep 18, 2023 City Council
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I. CALL TO ORDER
60.A.1. Discussion with possible action addressing the short and long term plan for alternative water sources and practices that the City can implement that can extend our availability of water from the Rio Grande River, and any matters related thereto.
III.A.1. Recognition and Proclamation for fellow Laredoan Jovita ldar a Mexican-American activist and journalist being memorialized on a commemorative quarter. Jovita ldar based her activism on education, women's rights and civil rights for Mexican Americans. (CoSponsored by Council Member Melissa R. Cigarroa, Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa and Council Member Dr.Tyler King)
V. RECOGNITION
VI. COMMUNICATIONS
60.C.2. Recognizing the Illinois National Guard for their volunteer work forthe past year during their service deployment in staffing City -Wide dog vaccine clinics. Also recognizing Pets Alive Laredo fortheir efforts in 2023 to provide free dog vaccines and dog foodand in organizing these clinics to improve pet health in our City.This Illinois National Guard regiment will return to their homestate soon; luckily Pets Alive Laredo will continue their work. As aCity we express our gratitude for their dedication and support inproviding this valuable resource for Laredo's pet owners. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Gilbert Gonzalez)
60.C.1. Recognition of TAMIU professor and author Dr. Mehnaaz Momen for her recent release of the novel LISTENING TO LAREDO. "Mehnaaz Momen's analysis of the interplay between local, regional, and global dynamics at the U.S. - Mexico border expands our understanding of the ways globalization is generating transformation." (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa)
Citizen comments
VII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
X. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
XI. CONSENT AGENDA
XI.44. Consideration to renew contract FY22-088 with Industrial Disposal Supply, San Antonio, Texas, in an amount up to $125,000.00 for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/service for the City’s street sweepers. All parts will be secured on an as-needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This contract can be renewed two additional one year extension periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget.
XI.47. Consideration to authorize the purchase of the following landscaping equipment for the Max Mandel Golf Course from Landscapes Unlimited, LLC, in the amount of $248,975.00: (2) JD 8700 Fairway Mowers (1) 7200A Mower (1) JD ProGator 2020 (gas) (1) JD Aerocore 800 Aerator (1) HD 300 Sprayer (1) JD 1200A Bunker Rake (3) JD 200E-Cut Hybrid Walk Greens Mowers (3) JD 200E-Cut Walk Behind Green Mower Trailers (4) JD TX 4x2 Gators (1) KB4 Buffalo Turbine Blower (1) Dakota Model 550 Turf Contractor Dump Box (1) Ryan Model 54495C 12" JR Sod Cutter (1) JD 1200H Hydro Rake (1) Kindot Spiker Attachment (1) JD 1570 (2) JD 2500B Gas Riding Mower (1) Thatch Away Supa System (1) Progressive Pro Flex 120 B Countour Finishing Mower (2) KB4 Buffalo Turbine Blowers (1) John Deere 1800 Bunker Rake (2) John Deere Turf Gators (2) Toro RM5510D Fairway Mowers Funding is available in the General Fund.
XI.49. Consideration to nominate a Council Member/Person as the City of Laredo's candidate to the Webb County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 Year Term as per Section 6.03 of the Texas Property Tax Code.
XI.54. Authorizing the City Manager to award a Buy Board Contract (Contract 662-22) to Utility Service Co. Inc.(USC) in the amount of $1,716,565 to be paid over a 5-year period. USC performed a visual inspection of all tanks and identified the deficiencies in each water tank. This contract is phase 2 of the Utilities Department's plan to fix the deficiencies identified on five water tanks and to bring them into compliance to avoid any TCEQ violations. This contract will be paid over five years as follows: Year 1 $350,557.00, Year 2 $341,502.00, Year 3 $341,502.00, Year 4 $341,502.00 and Year 5 $341,502.00. Funding is available in the Waterworks Construction Account.
XI.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.
XI.57. 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.
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XIV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
XI.59. 2023-RT-08 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute additional funds from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities under the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act grant in the amount of $42,105.00 FTA share (50%) and $42,105.00 In-Kind Match (50%) for the total of $84,210.00 additional funds will be added to grant application TX-2022-005-01. The additional funds will be used to cover El Lift - Paratransit operating expenses.
XV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
60.B.1. Discussion with possible action to amend Ordinance 2019-O-111 for voluntary committee members and retract the years of service portion, as they are willing to volunteer their time. This would address the problem of vacant position in committees established members can help with experience, knowledge, and stability for City of Laredo committees
60.D.1. Discussion with possible action to establish policy/code for thrift store/non-profit donation bins; and any other matters incident thereto
60.E.1. Discussion with possible action to instruct City Manager to authorize staff to install speed humps at the following locations, where deemed necessary, 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 V Priority Funds will be used for this project.
60.F.1. Discussion with possible action to finalize a strategy for how the City plans to move forward with the $333,875.00 Shiloh Hike and Bike Trails grant that the City recently accepted from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), including the bidding process and other matters incident thereto.
60.G.1. Discussion with possible action to support the Laredo Veteran Affairs Committee by incorporating an interactive community calendar to their website and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa)
Items 60.G.2. & 60.G.3.
60.H.1. Discussion with possible action to reprioritize Vision Zero planning and initiatives in an effort to eliminate traffic deaths, along with evaluating existing ordinances, policies and procedures related to school zone safety and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Melissa Cigarroa and Council Member Dr. Tyler King)
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