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Mayor's Recognition
I. CALL TO ORDER
75.A.1. Discussion with possible action on the creation of a new 24-C-068 business permitting department within the City of Laredo, and any matters related thereto.
75.A.2. Discussion with possible action on creating a marketing 24-C-069 department. Some areas of focus would be to create a sustained promotion of the City of Laredo, Port Laredo, improvement of quality of life projects, and any other matters related thereto.
75.A.3. Discussion with possible action on placing speed humps and/or 24-C-070 speed management countermeasures on Lincoln Juarez bridge, and any matters related thereto.
75.F.2. Discussion with possible action to coordinate efforts with UISD 24-C-075 and LISD to alleviate tractor-trailer traffic around schools and parks, and any other matters incident thereto.
75.D.1. Discussion with possible action to direct City Manager to start the 24-C-057 search for property land and/or building for possible City of Laredo convention center; and any matter incident thereto.
75.D.2. Discussion with possible action on additional funding for the 24-C-071 building on 610 E. Del Mar Blvd. for a Fire and Police Mental Health & Wellness Facility; and any matters incident thereto.
75.E.2. Discussion with possible action regarding an update to the City’s 24-C-073 water conservation ordinance, and any other matters incident thereto.
75.E.3. Discussion with possible action regarding an update on the 24-C-072 progress and support of the Charter Review Commission, and any other matters incident thereto.
V. RECOGNITION
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
VII. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
Items VIII. & IX.
X. CONSENT AGENDA
X.32. Consideration for approval of Fasken Community Center Pool & 24-0524 Amenities Project, including site work and water features as complete, approval of change order #3, a total decrease of $65,277.43 to balance quantities, release of retainage, and approval of final payment of $44,240.35 to Celso Gonzalez Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas. The final construction amount including this change order is $512,231.17. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund and 2019 Certificate of Obligation Bond.
X.47. Motion to ratify the purchase of paint with KEIM Mineral Coatings of 24-0647 America, Inc., Charlotte, NC, in the amount of $82,237.00 for the Lafayette Overpass Public Art Project (District 8). This project consists of the design, implementation and completion of a public art project upon the Lafayette Bridge. Funding is available in the 2019 Certificate of Obligation Bond.
X.50. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a 2024-R-121 memorandum of understanding between the City of Laredo Police Department (LPD) and RollKall Technologies, LLC (RollKall) for the purpose of providing administrative and operational management service for off-duty employment for sworn personnel with no cost to the City of Laredo.
X.61. Consideration to award contract FY24-035 to A-Squared Water 24-0263 Treatment, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $174,385.20 for the pump inspection and alignment of four horizontal split case pumps at the El Pico Water Treatment Plant. Hydro Reliability Services submitted a lower bid and was disqualified because their bid listed thirteen unacceptable exceptions to the bid documents and did not submit licenses engineer documentation. The estimated time for completion of this project is 180 working days upon receipt of order. Funding is available in the Waterworks Construction Fund.
X.62. Consideration to select and negotiate a consulting services contract 24-0387 for a Comprehensive Water and Wastewater Rate Study with Raftelis of Austin Texas.
X.66. Consideration to renew annual service contracts FY22-067 with the 24-0694 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).
X.33. Ratification of the agreement with Studio Cortes, LLC. in the 24-0583 amount not to exceed $54,016.00 for the completion of Fasken Tree House in accordance with established terms and conditions. The completion date for this project is May 31, 2024, and no extension of time will be granted. In the event that the project is not completed on time, Studio Cortes will be responsible to pay liquidated damages in the amount of $200.00 for each consecutive calendar day after this deadline. Funding is available in the District VII priority fund and Capital Improvement Fund.
XI. STAFF REPORTS (Part 1 of 2)
75.C.1. Discussion with possible action to dedicate a section of the City 24-C-036 Cemetery for columbariums to be used as public storage of funerary urns (for purchase); and any other matters incident thereto.
75.C.2. Discussion with possible action on implementing a District 24-C-052 Overlay for Clark Boulevard; and any other matters incident thereto.
75.C.3. Discussion with possible action to clarify and define through 24-C-067 ordinance the City Council’s interpretation of state law’s super majority of vote when overturning a denial by the Planning and Zoning Commission and other applicable instances; and any other matters incident thereto.
75.F.3. Discussion with possible action on the status of Los Martinez 24-C-014 Park Project, and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT (Part 1 of 3)
XIV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY (Part 1 of 3)
XIII. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT (Part 2 of 3)
XIV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY (Part 2 of 3)
XIII. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT (Part 3 of 3)
XIV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY (Part 3 of 3)
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Apr 02, 2024 City Council
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Mayor's Recognition
I. CALL TO ORDER
75.A.1. Discussion with possible action on the creation of a new 24-C-068 business permitting department within the City of Laredo, and any matters related thereto.
75.A.2. Discussion with possible action on creating a marketing 24-C-069 department. Some areas of focus would be to create a sustained promotion of the City of Laredo, Port Laredo, improvement of quality of life projects, and any other matters related thereto.
75.A.3. Discussion with possible action on placing speed humps and/or 24-C-070 speed management countermeasures on Lincoln Juarez bridge, and any matters related thereto.
75.F.2. Discussion with possible action to coordinate efforts with UISD 24-C-075 and LISD to alleviate tractor-trailer traffic around schools and parks, and any other matters incident thereto.
75.D.1. Discussion with possible action to direct City Manager to start the 24-C-057 search for property land and/or building for possible City of Laredo convention center; and any matter incident thereto.
75.D.2. Discussion with possible action on additional funding for the 24-C-071 building on 610 E. Del Mar Blvd. for a Fire and Police Mental Health & Wellness Facility; and any matters incident thereto.
75.E.2. Discussion with possible action regarding an update to the City’s 24-C-073 water conservation ordinance, and any other matters incident thereto.
75.E.3. Discussion with possible action regarding an update on the 24-C-072 progress and support of the Charter Review Commission, and any other matters incident thereto.
V. RECOGNITION
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
VII. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
Items VIII. & IX.
X. CONSENT AGENDA
X.32. Consideration for approval of Fasken Community Center Pool & 24-0524 Amenities Project, including site work and water features as complete, approval of change order #3, a total decrease of $65,277.43 to balance quantities, release of retainage, and approval of final payment of $44,240.35 to Celso Gonzalez Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas. The final construction amount including this change order is $512,231.17. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund and 2019 Certificate of Obligation Bond.
X.47. Motion to ratify the purchase of paint with KEIM Mineral Coatings of 24-0647 America, Inc., Charlotte, NC, in the amount of $82,237.00 for the Lafayette Overpass Public Art Project (District 8). This project consists of the design, implementation and completion of a public art project upon the Lafayette Bridge. Funding is available in the 2019 Certificate of Obligation Bond.
X.50. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a 2024-R-121 memorandum of understanding between the City of Laredo Police Department (LPD) and RollKall Technologies, LLC (RollKall) for the purpose of providing administrative and operational management service for off-duty employment for sworn personnel with no cost to the City of Laredo.
X.61. Consideration to award contract FY24-035 to A-Squared Water 24-0263 Treatment, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $174,385.20 for the pump inspection and alignment of four horizontal split case pumps at the El Pico Water Treatment Plant. Hydro Reliability Services submitted a lower bid and was disqualified because their bid listed thirteen unacceptable exceptions to the bid documents and did not submit licenses engineer documentation. The estimated time for completion of this project is 180 working days upon receipt of order. Funding is available in the Waterworks Construction Fund.
X.62. Consideration to select and negotiate a consulting services contract 24-0387 for a Comprehensive Water and Wastewater Rate Study with Raftelis of Austin Texas.
X.66. Consideration to renew annual service contracts FY22-067 with the 24-0694 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).
X.33. Ratification of the agreement with Studio Cortes, LLC. in the 24-0583 amount not to exceed $54,016.00 for the completion of Fasken Tree House in accordance with established terms and conditions. The completion date for this project is May 31, 2024, and no extension of time will be granted. In the event that the project is not completed on time, Studio Cortes will be responsible to pay liquidated damages in the amount of $200.00 for each consecutive calendar day after this deadline. Funding is available in the District VII priority fund and Capital Improvement Fund.
XI. STAFF REPORTS (Part 1 of 2)
75.C.1. Discussion with possible action to dedicate a section of the City 24-C-036 Cemetery for columbariums to be used as public storage of funerary urns (for purchase); and any other matters incident thereto.
75.C.2. Discussion with possible action on implementing a District 24-C-052 Overlay for Clark Boulevard; and any other matters incident thereto.
75.C.3. Discussion with possible action to clarify and define through 24-C-067 ordinance the City Council’s interpretation of state law’s super majority of vote when overturning a denial by the Planning and Zoning Commission and other applicable instances; and any other matters incident thereto.
75.F.3. Discussion with possible action on the status of Los Martinez 24-C-014 Park Project, and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT (Part 1 of 3)
XIV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY (Part 1 of 3)
XIII. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT (Part 2 of 3)
XIV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY (Part 2 of 3)
XIII. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT (Part 3 of 3)
XIV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY (Part 3 of 3)
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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