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Mayor's Recognitions
I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
63.C.1. Presentation with possible action from the Wreaths Across America Organization; and any other matter incident thereto.
63.E.1. Discussion with possible action to approve a Memorandum of Understanding for Non-Financial Partnership I nternship Program between Texas A&M I nternational University (TAMIU) Aires Program (Academic and Industry Read iness in Engineering and Science) and City of Laredo to provide STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) students to complete a 1 3-week internship work with the City of Laredo Departments. The term of the partnership agreement will be from January 0 1 , 2024, to December 3 1 , 2025, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters i ncident thereto.
63.D.1. Recognition of san Isidro Elementary 2nd Grader Ximena Juliette Luna for being appointed as Miss Laredo Elementary USA 2023-2024. Ximena is an outstanding 2nd grade scholar at San Isidro Elementary School and is a Girl Scout member. She inspired the "Ximena's Hope Project," which provides toys and/or art supplies to children hospitalized in pediatric units. She is an AL +LU Apparel model, an international High-End Fashion brand, and has modeled in Austin Fashion Week and Miami Swim Week. She is also a two time winner of the Miss Little Laredo Pageant Productions Headshot lnstagram Award and was a recipient of the Queens Bee Kind Youth Leadership Symposium Award 2023. Ximena is only seven years old and aims to bring the Miss Texas Elementary USA crown home. She will be competing for the crown this coming November in Houston, Texas. Ximena loves outdoor movie nights with her family and friends, she enjoys helping children in need, and hopes to continue making her hometown proud.
63.A.1. Discussion with possible action and recognition of Jennifer Lozano and Emilio Garcia for representing the United States in the Pan American Games in the sport of Boxing, with special recognition and potential City travel assistance for Jennifer Lozano as the first Laredoan in any sport to qualify for the Olympics, and any matters related thereto.
63.A.3. Discussion with possible action on public unveiling event of Captain Tomas Sanchez (Founder of Laredo) Statue nd any matters related thereto.
63.B.1. Discussion with possible action to assist Border Olympics with facility use, as needed; and any other matters incident thereto.
Citizen comments
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Items VIII. & IX.
IX.8. 2023-0-209 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 25.150 acre tract of land situated in Porcion 14, Abstract 56, Jose Guajardo, Original Grantee, within the limits of the City of Laredo, in Webb County, Texas, said 25.150 acre tract being out and part of N.D. Hachar Ranch, as recorded in Volume 303, Pages 164-172 of the Webb County Deed Records, Webb County Texas, located north of Peoples Boulevard and west of Aransas Pass Drive, from B-1 (Limited Business District) and R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District).
X. CONSENT AGENDA
X.23. Authorizing the City Manager to execute one individual contract with the following General Fund Recipient total of $55,000.00 for FY 2023-2024.
X.24. Consideration to award a service contract to Sanders\Wingo in an amount not to exceed $379,000.00. The contract services include design, public relations, account management, content & creative, media planning & placement, digital activation, production management, video production for the U.S. Campaign. The term of the contract is a twelve-month period, beginning on date of execution, with option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods. Funds are available in the Convention and Visitors Bureau Department.
X.39. Consideration to ratify the issuance of Purchase Orders 383791 and 383792 to LED Electric & Lightning, Laredo, Texas, in the total amount of $64,490.00. These purchase orders were issued for the urgent installation/completion of conduit and wiring at six designated locations for food trucks and for the installation of light fixtures at the new Vietnam Veterans Plaza located at 5111 McPherson Rd, Laredo, TX 78041. LED Electric is the City of Laredo's current contracted electrical service provider. Funding is available in the 2021 CO Bond.
X.54. Consideration to amend annual supply contract number FY23-001 by 25% with the following vendors: 1. Chemrite, Inc., Buford, Georgia 2. Brenntag Southwest, Houston, Texas 3. Chemtrade Chemicals, Parsippany, New Jersey 4. Polydyne, Inc., Riceboro, Georgia 5. DPC Industries, Corpus Christi, Texas for an amount increase of $875,000.00 and a new contract with a total annual amount of $4,375,000.00 for the purchase of water and wastewater treatment chemicals for the Utilities Department. The term of this contract shall expire on October 17, 2024. Contract amendment is due to an increase in usage and to cover future expenditures Funding is available in the Water and Wastewater Treatment Division's Operating Budgets.
X.34. Authorizing the Internal Auditor's position and salary to be governed by the adopted Segal Compensation and Classification study.
XI.59. 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.60. 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. (Part 1 of 2)
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XII.61 . Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.072 related to the purchase of real property consisting of the acquisition of two properties, 1 Iturbide St. required for the Azteca Park Expansion Project, and 2302 Bruni St, required for the La Ladrillera Park Expansion Project.
XII.62. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074 to discuss with possible action the ratification of an employment contract for the City Attorney and any matter incident thereto.
63.A.2. Discussion with possible action on a status update on the Tecos Contract and any matters related thereto.
63.D.2. Discussion with possible action regarding a formal u pdate from the City Secretary on the commissioning of the Charter Review Commission, and any other matters incident thereto.
63.F.1. Discussion with possible action on status update regarding the Three Points Pool project; and any other matters incident thereto.
63.F.2. Discussion with possible action on status u pdate regarding the speed tables on Santa Rita project; and any other matters incident thereto.
63.F.3. Discussion with possible action on status update regarding the traffic signal on Santa Fe; and any other matters incident thereto.
XI.60. 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. (Part 2 of 2)
Nov 06, 2023 City Council
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Mayor's Recognitions
I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
63.C.1. Presentation with possible action from the Wreaths Across America Organization; and any other matter incident thereto.
63.E.1. Discussion with possible action to approve a Memorandum of Understanding for Non-Financial Partnership I nternship Program between Texas A&M I nternational University (TAMIU) Aires Program (Academic and Industry Read iness in Engineering and Science) and City of Laredo to provide STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) students to complete a 1 3-week internship work with the City of Laredo Departments. The term of the partnership agreement will be from January 0 1 , 2024, to December 3 1 , 2025, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters i ncident thereto.
63.D.1. Recognition of san Isidro Elementary 2nd Grader Ximena Juliette Luna for being appointed as Miss Laredo Elementary USA 2023-2024. Ximena is an outstanding 2nd grade scholar at San Isidro Elementary School and is a Girl Scout member. She inspired the "Ximena's Hope Project," which provides toys and/or art supplies to children hospitalized in pediatric units. She is an AL +LU Apparel model, an international High-End Fashion brand, and has modeled in Austin Fashion Week and Miami Swim Week. She is also a two time winner of the Miss Little Laredo Pageant Productions Headshot lnstagram Award and was a recipient of the Queens Bee Kind Youth Leadership Symposium Award 2023. Ximena is only seven years old and aims to bring the Miss Texas Elementary USA crown home. She will be competing for the crown this coming November in Houston, Texas. Ximena loves outdoor movie nights with her family and friends, she enjoys helping children in need, and hopes to continue making her hometown proud.
63.A.1. Discussion with possible action and recognition of Jennifer Lozano and Emilio Garcia for representing the United States in the Pan American Games in the sport of Boxing, with special recognition and potential City travel assistance for Jennifer Lozano as the first Laredoan in any sport to qualify for the Olympics, and any matters related thereto.
63.A.3. Discussion with possible action on public unveiling event of Captain Tomas Sanchez (Founder of Laredo) Statue nd any matters related thereto.
63.B.1. Discussion with possible action to assist Border Olympics with facility use, as needed; and any other matters incident thereto.
Citizen comments
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Items VIII. & IX.
IX.8. 2023-0-209 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 25.150 acre tract of land situated in Porcion 14, Abstract 56, Jose Guajardo, Original Grantee, within the limits of the City of Laredo, in Webb County, Texas, said 25.150 acre tract being out and part of N.D. Hachar Ranch, as recorded in Volume 303, Pages 164-172 of the Webb County Deed Records, Webb County Texas, located north of Peoples Boulevard and west of Aransas Pass Drive, from B-1 (Limited Business District) and R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District).
X. CONSENT AGENDA
X.23. Authorizing the City Manager to execute one individual contract with the following General Fund Recipient total of $55,000.00 for FY 2023-2024.
X.24. Consideration to award a service contract to Sanders\Wingo in an amount not to exceed $379,000.00. The contract services include design, public relations, account management, content & creative, media planning & placement, digital activation, production management, video production for the U.S. Campaign. The term of the contract is a twelve-month period, beginning on date of execution, with option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods. Funds are available in the Convention and Visitors Bureau Department.
X.39. Consideration to ratify the issuance of Purchase Orders 383791 and 383792 to LED Electric & Lightning, Laredo, Texas, in the total amount of $64,490.00. These purchase orders were issued for the urgent installation/completion of conduit and wiring at six designated locations for food trucks and for the installation of light fixtures at the new Vietnam Veterans Plaza located at 5111 McPherson Rd, Laredo, TX 78041. LED Electric is the City of Laredo's current contracted electrical service provider. Funding is available in the 2021 CO Bond.
X.54. Consideration to amend annual supply contract number FY23-001 by 25% with the following vendors: 1. Chemrite, Inc., Buford, Georgia 2. Brenntag Southwest, Houston, Texas 3. Chemtrade Chemicals, Parsippany, New Jersey 4. Polydyne, Inc., Riceboro, Georgia 5. DPC Industries, Corpus Christi, Texas for an amount increase of $875,000.00 and a new contract with a total annual amount of $4,375,000.00 for the purchase of water and wastewater treatment chemicals for the Utilities Department. The term of this contract shall expire on October 17, 2024. Contract amendment is due to an increase in usage and to cover future expenditures Funding is available in the Water and Wastewater Treatment Division's Operating Budgets.
X.34. Authorizing the Internal Auditor's position and salary to be governed by the adopted Segal Compensation and Classification study.
XI.59. 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.60. 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. (Part 1 of 2)
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XII.61 . Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.072 related to the purchase of real property consisting of the acquisition of two properties, 1 Iturbide St. required for the Azteca Park Expansion Project, and 2302 Bruni St, required for the La Ladrillera Park Expansion Project.
XII.62. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074 to discuss with possible action the ratification of an employment contract for the City Attorney and any matter incident thereto.
63.A.2. Discussion with possible action on a status update on the Tecos Contract and any matters related thereto.
63.D.2. Discussion with possible action regarding a formal u pdate from the City Secretary on the commissioning of the Charter Review Commission, and any other matters incident thereto.
63.F.1. Discussion with possible action on status update regarding the Three Points Pool project; and any other matters incident thereto.
63.F.2. Discussion with possible action on status u pdate regarding the speed tables on Santa Rita project; and any other matters incident thereto.
63.F.3. Discussion with possible action on status update regarding the traffic signal on Santa Fe; and any other matters incident thereto.
XI.60. 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. (Part 2 of 2)
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