Video index

I. CALL TO ORDER

V. MINUTES

VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

CITIZEN COMMENTS

XV.70) A.1. Presentation and recognition of Laredo Crime Stoppers and Laredo Police Department on their ongoing collaboration with preventing recent crime and keeping us one of the safest City’s in the United States, and any matters related thereto.

XV.70) A.2. Discussion with possible action on the creation of a walk of fame to recognize Laredoans that have represented and shown an exemplary life of contributing to the community, and any matters related thereto.

XV.70) A.3. Discussion with possible action on presentation of ethylene oxide surveillance study and air quality program that was created by City Council action in 2022, and any matters related thereto.

VII. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

X. CONSENT AGENDA

X.30. A Resolution of the City Council, of the City of Laredo, Texas urging the Texas Legislature to enact legislation that provides border cities with the necessary tools to thrive and continue contributing to the state’s prosperity including, but not limited to additional funding for border communities, combining or amending the Sports Venue and 4B Taxes, and amending the 3.5% budgetary growth cap

X.31. 24-1707 Authorization to establish a 28-Member Ad Hoc Bond Referendum Committee to review and evaluate city department plans for potential inclusion in a May 2025 bond referendum. The committee’s term is from September 2024 through June 2025.

Items X.32. - X.35.

Items X.36. - X.38.

Items X.39. & X.40.

Items X.41. - X.48.

Items X.49. - X.53.

Items X.54. - X.57.

X.58. Consideration to renew annual supply contract number FY21-086 24-1598 with Aguaworks Pipe & Supply, LLC of Brownsville, Texas, in an amount up to $440,000.00 for the purchase of copper pipe Type K and cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipe for the Utilities Department. These materials are purchased on an as-needed basis for construction and repair projects. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the Waterworks System Fund

X.59. Consideration to award supply contract number FY24-095 to the following low bidders: 1. Chemrite Chemicals, Buford, Georgia; 2. Brenntag Southwest, Lancaster, Texas; 3. Chemtrade Chemicals, Parsippany, New Jersey; 4. Polydyne, Inc., Riceboro, Georgia; 5. Univar Solutions USA Inc., Kent, Washington; 6. Pencco, Inc., San Felipe, Texas; 7. Hawkins Inc., Roseville, Minnesota; in an annual amount of up to $5,225,000.00 and a two-year total of $10,450,000.00 for the purchase of water and wastewater treatment chemicals for the Utilities Department. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two years beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon availability of appropriated funds. This contract has three one year extension periods. All chemicals will be purchased on as needed basis. Funding is available in the Waterworks and Sewer Systems Funds

XI. STAFF REPORTS (Part 1 of 2)

XIII. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD

Items X.66 - X.67 & X.69 - X.70

XIII.68. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Supply offer Contract with Clean Energy Renewable Fuels, LLC for the clean fuel production tax credit. The tax credit is equal to the product of the applicable amount per gallon (or gallon equivalent) for any transportation fuel that is produced by El Metro at a qualify facility during the year and the emission factor for such fuels determined under the code.

XIV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL

XI. STAFF REPORTS (Part 2 of 2)

XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

XV.70) D.2. Discussion with possible action to further implement solutions for the decongestion and traffic management at Riverbank and Logistic Drive, and also to finalize the road off Riverbank leading to the import lot at World Trade Bridge, and any other matters incident thereto.

XV.70) D.1. Discussion with possible action to regulate eto as a hazardous material, to include the possible storage regulations based on recommended safe distances from schools and residential areas, and any other matters incident thereto

XV.70) C.1. Discussion with possible action to use District 6 Park Improvement Fees not to exceed $200,000 for design and construction of six new Pickleball courts and a new parking lot at Divine Mercy Park as planned and initiated by Parks and Engineering staff, and any other matters incident thereto.

XV.70) C.2. Discussion with possible action to add a mural to the wall at the North Rim baseball fields south of Loop-20, west of International, with a referral to the Fine Arts and Culture Commission for guidance, with possible funding source being the CIP Art Fund, and any other matters incident thereto.

Sep 03, 2024 City Council

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I. CALL TO ORDER

V. MINUTES

VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

CITIZEN COMMENTS

XV.70) A.1. Presentation and recognition of Laredo Crime Stoppers and Laredo Police Department on their ongoing collaboration with preventing recent crime and keeping us one of the safest City’s in the United States, and any matters related thereto.

XV.70) A.2. Discussion with possible action on the creation of a walk of fame to recognize Laredoans that have represented and shown an exemplary life of contributing to the community, and any matters related thereto.

XV.70) A.3. Discussion with possible action on presentation of ethylene oxide surveillance study and air quality program that was created by City Council action in 2022, and any matters related thereto.

VII. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

X. CONSENT AGENDA

X.30. A Resolution of the City Council, of the City of Laredo, Texas urging the Texas Legislature to enact legislation that provides border cities with the necessary tools to thrive and continue contributing to the state’s prosperity including, but not limited to additional funding for border communities, combining or amending the Sports Venue and 4B Taxes, and amending the 3.5% budgetary growth cap

X.31. 24-1707 Authorization to establish a 28-Member Ad Hoc Bond Referendum Committee to review and evaluate city department plans for potential inclusion in a May 2025 bond referendum. The committee’s term is from September 2024 through June 2025.

Items X.32. - X.35.

Items X.36. - X.38.

Items X.39. & X.40.

Items X.41. - X.48.

Items X.49. - X.53.

Items X.54. - X.57.

X.58. Consideration to renew annual supply contract number FY21-086 24-1598 with Aguaworks Pipe & Supply, LLC of Brownsville, Texas, in an amount up to $440,000.00 for the purchase of copper pipe Type K and cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipe for the Utilities Department. These materials are purchased on an as-needed basis for construction and repair projects. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the Waterworks System Fund

X.59. Consideration to award supply contract number FY24-095 to the following low bidders: 1. Chemrite Chemicals, Buford, Georgia; 2. Brenntag Southwest, Lancaster, Texas; 3. Chemtrade Chemicals, Parsippany, New Jersey; 4. Polydyne, Inc., Riceboro, Georgia; 5. Univar Solutions USA Inc., Kent, Washington; 6. Pencco, Inc., San Felipe, Texas; 7. Hawkins Inc., Roseville, Minnesota; in an annual amount of up to $5,225,000.00 and a two-year total of $10,450,000.00 for the purchase of water and wastewater treatment chemicals for the Utilities Department. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two years beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon availability of appropriated funds. This contract has three one year extension periods. All chemicals will be purchased on as needed basis. Funding is available in the Waterworks and Sewer Systems Funds

XI. STAFF REPORTS (Part 1 of 2)

XIII. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD

Items X.66 - X.67 & X.69 - X.70

XIII.68. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Supply offer Contract with Clean Energy Renewable Fuels, LLC for the clean fuel production tax credit. The tax credit is equal to the product of the applicable amount per gallon (or gallon equivalent) for any transportation fuel that is produced by El Metro at a qualify facility during the year and the emission factor for such fuels determined under the code.

XIV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL

XI. STAFF REPORTS (Part 2 of 2)

XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

XV.70) D.2. Discussion with possible action to further implement solutions for the decongestion and traffic management at Riverbank and Logistic Drive, and also to finalize the road off Riverbank leading to the import lot at World Trade Bridge, and any other matters incident thereto.

XV.70) D.1. Discussion with possible action to regulate eto as a hazardous material, to include the possible storage regulations based on recommended safe distances from schools and residential areas, and any other matters incident thereto

XV.70) C.1. Discussion with possible action to use District 6 Park Improvement Fees not to exceed $200,000 for design and construction of six new Pickleball courts and a new parking lot at Divine Mercy Park as planned and initiated by Parks and Engineering staff, and any other matters incident thereto.

XV.70) C.2. Discussion with possible action to add a mural to the wall at the North Rim baseball fields south of Loop-20, west of International, with a referral to the Fine Arts and Culture Commission for guidance, with possible funding source being the CIP Art Fund, and any other matters incident thereto.

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