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Mayor Recognitions
I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
CITIZEN COMMENTS
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
112) A.1. Discussion with possible action on improving commercial traffic fluidity by requiring a minimum of $100 on all commercial truck accounts on the world trade bridge. The purpose is to avoid the loss of time, revenue and job creation due to turning trucks around because of insufficient funds. This agenda discussion and change is limited to the world trade bridge only, and any matters related thereto
112) A.2. Discussion with possible action on entering into formal discussions with the State of Texas and involved stakeholders on the possibility and mechanism of utilizing lake Casa Blanca to deposit the excess water purged from Laredos water system, including water rights not withdrawn from the Rio grande, to be used in times of drought up to the amount deposited for irrigation and other non-potable uses, and any matters related thereto.
I.1. Announcement of the 2nd Annual Laredo Marathon on November 17, 2024. A U.S. Track and Field certified half and full marathon course and Boston qualifier. Including the beginning of early registration and sponsorship opportunities coordinated through Parks and Recreation.
I.2. Report by Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino on upcoming dates for the Bloomberg Harvard Leadership Initiative and upcoming dates with senior leadership participation.
II.3) A.1. Discussion with possible action to create permanent programs and a schedule for swimming classes to accommodate our special needs community within our parks and recreation programs, and any matters related thereto.
44. Discussion with possible action to bring back to the City Council the 24-1417 naming of the Slaughter Park walking trail to the “Korean War Veterans Walking Trail” due to the lack of quorum of the Facility Naming & Recognition Commission and any matters incident thereto.
II.3)B.1. Discussion with possible action to modify the land development 24-C-154 code, clarifying how distance requirements are measured, add minimum distance requirements for bars and entertainment establishments in m-1 zones adjacent to residential zones, and any other matters incident thereto.
VII. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
IX.22. An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to grant a non-exclusive franchise to GPI Equipment Leasing LLC DBA Trash Ninja to use the present and future streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, sideways, easements and other public rights-of-way of the City of Laredo, Texas for purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a commercial container refuse gathering and disposing service, setting forth terms and conditions to govern the franchise; Providing a severability clause, a savings clause and effective date.
X. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
Items XI.35. - XI.41.
XI.42. Consideration to renew contract FY23-062 with Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP, Washington, D.C. to provide federal legislative and lobbying consulting services for the City of Laredo. The contract amount should not exceed $240,000.00 annually. This contract shall be for one year, this is the first of three extension periods. To commence September 1, 2024. All legislative and lobbying consulting services will be on a continuous basis. Funding is available through the General Fund.
XI.43. Discussion with possible action to bring back to the City Council the name of Lucas Galvan to the La Ladrillera Soccer Field due to lack of quorum of the Facility Naming & Recognition Commission and any other matters incident thereto.
XI.45. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to submit the 2024-2025 One Year Action Plan to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), request for funding in the amounts of $3,032,219.00 the 50th Action Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, $957,641.00 through the HOME Investment Partnership Program, and $286,641.00 through the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). An additional $80,000.00 is anticipated to be received in Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Funds, and $125,000.00 in HOME Program Income. Also authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents as a result of the Plan’s submission. The plan identifies the projects proposed to be funded by HUD through entitlement program funds and anticipated program income, which are as follows:
XI.46. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, to execute all necessary documents for the purchase of the “surface only” of a 5.5-acre tract (239,580 square feet), more or less, situated within Buena Vista Ranch Land Development Co., LLC, Cuatro Vientos South, Ltd Sur, no. 35, J.M. Diaz, A-546 Webb County, for the sum of $1,890,000.00. The City agrees to cover fifty percent of the closing costs, estimated at $4,000.00, with Cuatro Vientos South Ltd., being more particularly described and depicted in the attached exhibit “A”. Funding is available in the 2022 Certificate of Obligation Bond. Providing for an effective date.
Items XI.47. - XI.49.
XI.50. Consideration to reject the sole bid received for FY24-ENG-72 Inner City Park Pool Fabric Shade Structure Replacement - District IV for the installation of a fabricated PVC mesh roof type, and replacing all of its anchorage components. The sole bid received exceeded the estimated budget amount. There is no financial impact at this time.
Items XI.52 & XI.53.
XI.51. Consideration for approval of change order No.3, a total decrease of $65,277.43 to balance quantities, for Fasken Community Center Pool & Amenities Project, to Celso Gonzalez Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas. The construction contract amount including this change order is $512,231.17. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund and 2019 CO Bond.
XI.54. Consideration to renew contract FY23-068 with Airstrea Professional Misting, Laredo, Texas in an annual amount of $39,060.00 for the maintenance of the Shiloh and Backwoods Pond. The original term of this contract was for one year with the option to renew three additional one year periods, this is the first of the three extension periods. Funding is available in the Environmental Services Fund.
Items XI.55. - XI.60.
XII. STAFF REPORTS (Part 1 of 4)
XI.58. A Resolution expressing official intent to reimburse with tax-exempt obligation proceeds, not to exceed $5,000,000.00, costs associated with acquiring, constructing, improving and equipping a mass transit facility serving the governmental functions of the City.
Items XI.61. - XI.64.
XI.65. Consideration to award annual parts/service contract FY24-074 to the sole bidder South Texas Auto Rebuilders, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $160,000.00 for air conditioning system repairs for the heavy-duty trucks, and construction equipment for the Fleet Division. The term of the contract shall be for period of one year with an opportunity to renew for three additional one year periods and is subject to future appropriations. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund.
Items XI.66 & XI.67.
Items XI.68. - XI.71.
Items XI.72. - XI.79.
XI.80. Authorizing the City Manager to purchase insurance renewal coverage for the City of Laredo Roots Recovery Center (in-hospital detox center) to include $1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 annual aggregate for general liability including products and completed operations, $1,000,000 each claim/$3,000,000 aggregate for professional liability, $10,000,000 umbrella and $3,000,000 non-owned and hired auto liability beginning August 1, 2024 through August 1, 2025, for a total amount of $214,363.72 to be paid from the American Rescue Plan Act Fund.
Items XI. 81 - XI.85.
XI.86. Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $872,271.00 to fund the Laredo Police Department HIDTA Task Force the Laredo DEA HIDTA Task Force, and the Rio Grande Valley Financial HIDTA Task Force. These initiatives are funded by the Executive Office of the President, Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) at no cost to the City. Funding will be used to pay personnel salaries, fringe benefits, overtime, travel and operating expenses from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025. Funding for the Rio Grande Valley Financial Task Force will be used for payment of fringe benefits, overtime, and operating expenses from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025.
XI.87. Authorizing the City Manager to ratify the submission of a grant application in the estimated amount of $1,725,392.00 to the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for the FY25 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant for the period of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025. The purpose of this grant program is to provide additional funding for the Laredo Auto Theft Task Force/Laredo Police Department for the detection and prevention of catalytic converter theft. This grant will pay for the salary of a full-time Assistant District Attorney, technology, training, and overtime. The city’s cash match will be transferred from General Fund in the amount of $443,363.00 for a total grant amount of $2,168,755.00. Funding will be available in the Auto Theft Task Force Fund.
Items XI.88. & XI.89.
Items XI.90. - XI.93.
Items XI.94. - XI.96.
XI.97. Authorizing City Manager to approve a change order in the amount of $716,865.36, to Southern Trenchless Solutions of Weslaco, Texas for 24-inch HDPE Water Transmission Main from Loop 20 Airport to Bustamante Project. The updated contract amount is $6,490,490.36. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund- 2020A Water Revenue Bond.
Items XI.98 - XI.100.
XII. STAFF REPORTS (Part 2 of 4)
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XIII.107. Request for Executive Session pursuant to the Texas Government Code Section 551.086 related to negotiations between the Laredo International Airport and Aerotransportes Rafilher S.A. de C.V., doing business as Aerus, and return to open session for possible action as nessesary
XIII.108. Request for Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.071(1)(A) to discuss pending or contemplated litigation between the City of Laredo and the U.S. government concerning a tract of land in Starr County, Texas.
XII. STAFF REPORTS (Part 3 of 4)
XIV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
Items XIV.109 - XIV.111.
XV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
Items XVI.112) B.1., XVI.112) C.1., & XVI.112) D.1.
XII. STAFF REPORTS (Part 4 of 4)
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Mayor Recognitions
I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
CITIZEN COMMENTS
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
112) A.1. Discussion with possible action on improving commercial traffic fluidity by requiring a minimum of $100 on all commercial truck accounts on the world trade bridge. The purpose is to avoid the loss of time, revenue and job creation due to turning trucks around because of insufficient funds. This agenda discussion and change is limited to the world trade bridge only, and any matters related thereto
112) A.2. Discussion with possible action on entering into formal discussions with the State of Texas and involved stakeholders on the possibility and mechanism of utilizing lake Casa Blanca to deposit the excess water purged from Laredos water system, including water rights not withdrawn from the Rio grande, to be used in times of drought up to the amount deposited for irrigation and other non-potable uses, and any matters related thereto.
I.1. Announcement of the 2nd Annual Laredo Marathon on November 17, 2024. A U.S. Track and Field certified half and full marathon course and Boston qualifier. Including the beginning of early registration and sponsorship opportunities coordinated through Parks and Recreation.
I.2. Report by Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino on upcoming dates for the Bloomberg Harvard Leadership Initiative and upcoming dates with senior leadership participation.
II.3) A.1. Discussion with possible action to create permanent programs and a schedule for swimming classes to accommodate our special needs community within our parks and recreation programs, and any matters related thereto.
44. Discussion with possible action to bring back to the City Council the 24-1417 naming of the Slaughter Park walking trail to the “Korean War Veterans Walking Trail” due to the lack of quorum of the Facility Naming & Recognition Commission and any matters incident thereto.
II.3)B.1. Discussion with possible action to modify the land development 24-C-154 code, clarifying how distance requirements are measured, add minimum distance requirements for bars and entertainment establishments in m-1 zones adjacent to residential zones, and any other matters incident thereto.
VII. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
IX.22. An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to grant a non-exclusive franchise to GPI Equipment Leasing LLC DBA Trash Ninja to use the present and future streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, sideways, easements and other public rights-of-way of the City of Laredo, Texas for purpose of constructing, maintaining and operating a commercial container refuse gathering and disposing service, setting forth terms and conditions to govern the franchise; Providing a severability clause, a savings clause and effective date.
X. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
Items XI.35. - XI.41.
XI.42. Consideration to renew contract FY23-062 with Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP, Washington, D.C. to provide federal legislative and lobbying consulting services for the City of Laredo. The contract amount should not exceed $240,000.00 annually. This contract shall be for one year, this is the first of three extension periods. To commence September 1, 2024. All legislative and lobbying consulting services will be on a continuous basis. Funding is available through the General Fund.
XI.43. Discussion with possible action to bring back to the City Council the name of Lucas Galvan to the La Ladrillera Soccer Field due to lack of quorum of the Facility Naming & Recognition Commission and any other matters incident thereto.
XI.45. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to submit the 2024-2025 One Year Action Plan to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), request for funding in the amounts of $3,032,219.00 the 50th Action Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, $957,641.00 through the HOME Investment Partnership Program, and $286,641.00 through the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). An additional $80,000.00 is anticipated to be received in Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Funds, and $125,000.00 in HOME Program Income. Also authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents as a result of the Plan’s submission. The plan identifies the projects proposed to be funded by HUD through entitlement program funds and anticipated program income, which are as follows:
XI.46. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, to execute all necessary documents for the purchase of the “surface only” of a 5.5-acre tract (239,580 square feet), more or less, situated within Buena Vista Ranch Land Development Co., LLC, Cuatro Vientos South, Ltd Sur, no. 35, J.M. Diaz, A-546 Webb County, for the sum of $1,890,000.00. The City agrees to cover fifty percent of the closing costs, estimated at $4,000.00, with Cuatro Vientos South Ltd., being more particularly described and depicted in the attached exhibit “A”. Funding is available in the 2022 Certificate of Obligation Bond. Providing for an effective date.
Items XI.47. - XI.49.
XI.50. Consideration to reject the sole bid received for FY24-ENG-72 Inner City Park Pool Fabric Shade Structure Replacement - District IV for the installation of a fabricated PVC mesh roof type, and replacing all of its anchorage components. The sole bid received exceeded the estimated budget amount. There is no financial impact at this time.
Items XI.52 & XI.53.
XI.51. Consideration for approval of change order No.3, a total decrease of $65,277.43 to balance quantities, for Fasken Community Center Pool & Amenities Project, to Celso Gonzalez Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas. The construction contract amount including this change order is $512,231.17. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund and 2019 CO Bond.
XI.54. Consideration to renew contract FY23-068 with Airstrea Professional Misting, Laredo, Texas in an annual amount of $39,060.00 for the maintenance of the Shiloh and Backwoods Pond. The original term of this contract was for one year with the option to renew three additional one year periods, this is the first of the three extension periods. Funding is available in the Environmental Services Fund.
Items XI.55. - XI.60.
XII. STAFF REPORTS (Part 1 of 4)
XI.58. A Resolution expressing official intent to reimburse with tax-exempt obligation proceeds, not to exceed $5,000,000.00, costs associated with acquiring, constructing, improving and equipping a mass transit facility serving the governmental functions of the City.
Items XI.61. - XI.64.
XI.65. Consideration to award annual parts/service contract FY24-074 to the sole bidder South Texas Auto Rebuilders, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $160,000.00 for air conditioning system repairs for the heavy-duty trucks, and construction equipment for the Fleet Division. The term of the contract shall be for period of one year with an opportunity to renew for three additional one year periods and is subject to future appropriations. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund.
Items XI.66 & XI.67.
Items XI.68. - XI.71.
Items XI.72. - XI.79.
XI.80. Authorizing the City Manager to purchase insurance renewal coverage for the City of Laredo Roots Recovery Center (in-hospital detox center) to include $1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 annual aggregate for general liability including products and completed operations, $1,000,000 each claim/$3,000,000 aggregate for professional liability, $10,000,000 umbrella and $3,000,000 non-owned and hired auto liability beginning August 1, 2024 through August 1, 2025, for a total amount of $214,363.72 to be paid from the American Rescue Plan Act Fund.
Items XI. 81 - XI.85.
XI.86. Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $872,271.00 to fund the Laredo Police Department HIDTA Task Force the Laredo DEA HIDTA Task Force, and the Rio Grande Valley Financial HIDTA Task Force. These initiatives are funded by the Executive Office of the President, Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) at no cost to the City. Funding will be used to pay personnel salaries, fringe benefits, overtime, travel and operating expenses from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025. Funding for the Rio Grande Valley Financial Task Force will be used for payment of fringe benefits, overtime, and operating expenses from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025.
XI.87. Authorizing the City Manager to ratify the submission of a grant application in the estimated amount of $1,725,392.00 to the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for the FY25 SB224 Catalytic Converter Grant for the period of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025. The purpose of this grant program is to provide additional funding for the Laredo Auto Theft Task Force/Laredo Police Department for the detection and prevention of catalytic converter theft. This grant will pay for the salary of a full-time Assistant District Attorney, technology, training, and overtime. The city’s cash match will be transferred from General Fund in the amount of $443,363.00 for a total grant amount of $2,168,755.00. Funding will be available in the Auto Theft Task Force Fund.
Items XI.88. & XI.89.
Items XI.90. - XI.93.
Items XI.94. - XI.96.
XI.97. Authorizing City Manager to approve a change order in the amount of $716,865.36, to Southern Trenchless Solutions of Weslaco, Texas for 24-inch HDPE Water Transmission Main from Loop 20 Airport to Bustamante Project. The updated contract amount is $6,490,490.36. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund- 2020A Water Revenue Bond.
Items XI.98 - XI.100.
XII. STAFF REPORTS (Part 2 of 4)
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XIII.107. Request for Executive Session pursuant to the Texas Government Code Section 551.086 related to negotiations between the Laredo International Airport and Aerotransportes Rafilher S.A. de C.V., doing business as Aerus, and return to open session for possible action as nessesary
XIII.108. Request for Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.071(1)(A) to discuss pending or contemplated litigation between the City of Laredo and the U.S. government concerning a tract of land in Starr County, Texas.
XII. STAFF REPORTS (Part 3 of 4)
XIV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
Items XIV.109 - XIV.111.
XV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
Items XVI.112) B.1., XVI.112) C.1., & XVI.112) D.1.
XII. STAFF REPORTS (Part 4 of 4)
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