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I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
VI. RECOGNITION
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
115.A.1. Discussion with possible action on the feasibility and/or creation of 24-C-061 a training facility and/or firing range for appropriate City of Laredo departments, specifically the Laredo Police Department, and any other matters incident thereto.
115.A.2. Discussion with possible action and recognition of Jesus Martinez 24-C-062 for being accepted to prestigious Interlochen Center for the Arts, and any matters related thereto.
115.C.3. Recognizing Laredoan Roel Martinez for being named “Male Vocal 24-C-054 Performance of the Year” at the 4th Annual Premios Tejano Mundial on February 8, 2024.
104 Presentation by the Fine Arts & Culture Commission on their 24-0568 recommendation for the next City of Laredo Poet Laureate, Raquel Valle Senties. This is a two-year appointment. Funding for the $1,500 honorarium is available in General Fund-Library Department.
105 Presentation by the Fine Arts & Culture Commission of a proposed 24-0569 Utilities Box Art Program.
115.E.1. Discussion with possible action to authorize the City Manager to 24-C-051 amend the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for the Springfield Extension Project with the Webb County-City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority (WC-CL RMA), to accept a contribution of an additional $1 million from the WC-CL RMA and to revise the scope of work in order for the WC-CL RMA to design and provide construct oversight on the Springfield Extension Project such that it will connect to Loop-20, and any other matters incident thereto.
115.D.3. Status update with possible action on TAMIU tennis courts project; 24-0633 and any matter incident thereto.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
XVIII. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT
XIX. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY
106 Staff presentation by the Human Resources Department on 24-0578 Anti-Obesity Medication Program.
107 Staff presentation by the Human Resources Department on the 24-0579 Retiree Incentive Program.
XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Part 1 of 2)
VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
IX. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
Items X & XIV
XV. CONSENT AGENDA
XV.38. Presentation with possible action of Industrial Parking Ordinance 24-0552 2021-O-122 and 1990-O-088, also in the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24-78.2 General Requirements for Commercial Off-Street Parking & Loading Requirements ordinances regulating commercial and industrial businesses with unpaved parking lots and any matters incident thereto.
XV.52. Authorizing the City Manager to approve a professional services 24-0422 agreement with Valley View Consulting L.L.C. for Investment Advisor Services for a period of two years to remain in effect until March 31, 2026; with the option for the City to extend the agreement an additional one and two-year terms. The maximum fiscal year accumulated fee is $75,000.00 per year. The fee will be allocated based on interest earnings to the respective bond issues and department funds.
Items XV.63. & XV.88
XV.97. Consideration to renew annual service contracts FY22-067 with the 24-0521 following vendors for water treatment and wastewater treatment, booster stations, and lift station pump repairs. This contract establishes hourly rates and a percentage discount on parts utilized during emergency pump repairs. There was no price increase during the last extension period. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis. This contract may be extended for two, additional one-year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Waterworks and Sewer System Funds. 1) Sections V, X, XI, XII: Gutierrez Machine Shop, Laredo, Texas for an amount of $375,000.00 (Primary Vendor); 2) Sections III, IV, VI, VII: A-Squared Water Treatment, Laredo, Texas for an amount of $500,000.00 (Primary Vendor); 3) Sections I, II, VIII, IX: RAMSA Electric Mechanic, Laredo, Texas for an amount of $375,000.00 (Primary Vendor).
XV.74. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Birdair, Inc. 24-0491 in the amount of $424,600.00 for the replacement of a PVC Mesh Roof and new support cables for the Inner City Swimming Pool. Funding is available in the 2023 Certificate of Obligation Bond.
XVI. STAFF REPORTS
108 Staff Report with possible action on the follow up of an agenda item 24-0599 dated February 20, 2024, providing additional information on Concord Hills as requested by City Council..
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I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
VI. RECOGNITION
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
115.A.1. Discussion with possible action on the feasibility and/or creation of 24-C-061 a training facility and/or firing range for appropriate City of Laredo departments, specifically the Laredo Police Department, and any other matters incident thereto.
115.A.2. Discussion with possible action and recognition of Jesus Martinez 24-C-062 for being accepted to prestigious Interlochen Center for the Arts, and any matters related thereto.
115.C.3. Recognizing Laredoan Roel Martinez for being named “Male Vocal 24-C-054 Performance of the Year” at the 4th Annual Premios Tejano Mundial on February 8, 2024.
104 Presentation by the Fine Arts & Culture Commission on their 24-0568 recommendation for the next City of Laredo Poet Laureate, Raquel Valle Senties. This is a two-year appointment. Funding for the $1,500 honorarium is available in General Fund-Library Department.
105 Presentation by the Fine Arts & Culture Commission of a proposed 24-0569 Utilities Box Art Program.
115.E.1. Discussion with possible action to authorize the City Manager to 24-C-051 amend the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for the Springfield Extension Project with the Webb County-City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority (WC-CL RMA), to accept a contribution of an additional $1 million from the WC-CL RMA and to revise the scope of work in order for the WC-CL RMA to design and provide construct oversight on the Springfield Extension Project such that it will connect to Loop-20, and any other matters incident thereto.
115.D.3. Status update with possible action on TAMIU tennis courts project; 24-0633 and any matter incident thereto.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
XVIII. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT
XIX. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY
106 Staff presentation by the Human Resources Department on 24-0578 Anti-Obesity Medication Program.
107 Staff presentation by the Human Resources Department on the 24-0579 Retiree Incentive Program.
XVII. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Part 1 of 2)
VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
IX. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
Items X & XIV
XV. CONSENT AGENDA
XV.38. Presentation with possible action of Industrial Parking Ordinance 24-0552 2021-O-122 and 1990-O-088, also in the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24-78.2 General Requirements for Commercial Off-Street Parking & Loading Requirements ordinances regulating commercial and industrial businesses with unpaved parking lots and any matters incident thereto.
XV.52. Authorizing the City Manager to approve a professional services 24-0422 agreement with Valley View Consulting L.L.C. for Investment Advisor Services for a period of two years to remain in effect until March 31, 2026; with the option for the City to extend the agreement an additional one and two-year terms. The maximum fiscal year accumulated fee is $75,000.00 per year. The fee will be allocated based on interest earnings to the respective bond issues and department funds.
Items XV.63. & XV.88
XV.97. Consideration to renew annual service contracts FY22-067 with the 24-0521 following vendors for water treatment and wastewater treatment, booster stations, and lift station pump repairs. This contract establishes hourly rates and a percentage discount on parts utilized during emergency pump repairs. There was no price increase during the last extension period. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis. This contract may be extended for two, additional one-year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Waterworks and Sewer System Funds. 1) Sections V, X, XI, XII: Gutierrez Machine Shop, Laredo, Texas for an amount of $375,000.00 (Primary Vendor); 2) Sections III, IV, VI, VII: A-Squared Water Treatment, Laredo, Texas for an amount of $500,000.00 (Primary Vendor); 3) Sections I, II, VIII, IX: RAMSA Electric Mechanic, Laredo, Texas for an amount of $375,000.00 (Primary Vendor).
XV.74. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Birdair, Inc. 24-0491 in the amount of $424,600.00 for the replacement of a PVC Mesh Roof and new support cables for the Inner City Swimming Pool. Funding is available in the 2023 Certificate of Obligation Bond.
XVI. STAFF REPORTS
108 Staff Report with possible action on the follow up of an agenda item 24-0599 dated February 20, 2024, providing additional information on Concord Hills as requested by City Council..
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