Video index

I. CALL TO ORDER

V. MINUTES

CITIZEN COMMENTS

53. Discussion with action on compensation and recognition for exempt employees who worked extraordinary hours during October 2024 Water Boil Emergency.

54.A.11. Discussion with possible action on a progress report from 24-C-223 management regarding the Mayor's five measures requested at the Boil Water Notice press conference on October 23, 2024.

1.1. 1. Staff Report with possible action by the Utilities Department on the water, including but no limited to quality, infrastructure, level status, improvements, and any other matters incident thereto.

Items 54.f.1. & 54.D.3.

59.G.1. 1. Discussion with Possible Action requesting the Honorable Mayor Dr. Victor D. Trevino exercise his authority under section 2.14 of the City Charter for the City of Laredo and veto Ordinance No. 2024-O-200, and any other matter incident thereto.

54.G.2. Discussion with possible action to have Finance report detailing the components of Council Member salaries, additional funds that support Council Members such as Travel and Promotional funds, the benefits received (including health and pension), and any other compensation Council Members may be eligible for, and any other matters incident thereto.

41. Ratifying the execution of a contract with John Deere, through United Ag & Turf, Sourcewell Contract # 031121-DAC, for the lease purchase contract of mowing equipment in the amount of $953,602.80 as well as equipment and attachments under Buyboard Contract # 7016-23 in the amount of $203,060.40, for the Max Mandel Golf Course for a total amount of $1,156,663.20. The lease purchase shall be for 60 months, and estimated monthly payments shall be $19,277.72. Funding is available in the Max Mandel Golf Course Fund.

54.E.1. Discussion and possible action to reevaluate the current status on stage 3 and surcharges of the utilities bill and any matters incident thereto

54.F.2. Discussion with possible action to suspend or cancel the funding of non-essential projects, funds, etc., and place funding into general fund and/or for economic rebates for the community residential water accounts and/or water infrastructure projects, and any matters related thereto.

54.h.1. Discussion with possible action on drug testing of the City Council to enhance accountability and integrity in public office and petitioning members of the City Council to opt-in to such testing with an effort to promote accountability, integrity, public safety, and deterrence with the ultimate goal of demonstrating transparency in municipal government; and any other matters incident thereto.

VIII. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

50. Presentation by the Laredo Commission for Women of their 2024-2025 Action Plan with possible action and any matters incident thereto.

X. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

25. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas amending Chapter 23, Section 23-6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo to amend the field rental fees to $150.00 per field, $35.00 for lights, $40.00 for marking, $150.00 for concession, deposit of 40% of total rental fees and $750.00 for Complex Rental Rate. Revenues are from funds generated by the field rental fees and will be used for supplies, and maintenance of the facilities; containing a savings clause; containing a severability clause and, providing an effective date. New fees will be deposited into General Fund and Recreation Fund.

30. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to submit a formal request to the Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to fund a San Bernardo Avenue renovation and restoration corridor study for the purpose of identifying the transportation and place-making improvements that will address the needs for mobility, land use and growth patterns, commercial activity, economic development, and quality of life necessary for revitalization as a destination corridor.

Nov 04, 2024 City Council

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I. CALL TO ORDER

V. MINUTES

CITIZEN COMMENTS

53. Discussion with action on compensation and recognition for exempt employees who worked extraordinary hours during October 2024 Water Boil Emergency.

54.A.11. Discussion with possible action on a progress report from 24-C-223 management regarding the Mayor's five measures requested at the Boil Water Notice press conference on October 23, 2024.

1.1. 1. Staff Report with possible action by the Utilities Department on the water, including but no limited to quality, infrastructure, level status, improvements, and any other matters incident thereto.

Items 54.f.1. & 54.D.3.

59.G.1. 1. Discussion with Possible Action requesting the Honorable Mayor Dr. Victor D. Trevino exercise his authority under section 2.14 of the City Charter for the City of Laredo and veto Ordinance No. 2024-O-200, and any other matter incident thereto.

54.G.2. Discussion with possible action to have Finance report detailing the components of Council Member salaries, additional funds that support Council Members such as Travel and Promotional funds, the benefits received (including health and pension), and any other compensation Council Members may be eligible for, and any other matters incident thereto.

41. Ratifying the execution of a contract with John Deere, through United Ag & Turf, Sourcewell Contract # 031121-DAC, for the lease purchase contract of mowing equipment in the amount of $953,602.80 as well as equipment and attachments under Buyboard Contract # 7016-23 in the amount of $203,060.40, for the Max Mandel Golf Course for a total amount of $1,156,663.20. The lease purchase shall be for 60 months, and estimated monthly payments shall be $19,277.72. Funding is available in the Max Mandel Golf Course Fund.

54.E.1. Discussion and possible action to reevaluate the current status on stage 3 and surcharges of the utilities bill and any matters incident thereto

54.F.2. Discussion with possible action to suspend or cancel the funding of non-essential projects, funds, etc., and place funding into general fund and/or for economic rebates for the community residential water accounts and/or water infrastructure projects, and any matters related thereto.

54.h.1. Discussion with possible action on drug testing of the City Council to enhance accountability and integrity in public office and petitioning members of the City Council to opt-in to such testing with an effort to promote accountability, integrity, public safety, and deterrence with the ultimate goal of demonstrating transparency in municipal government; and any other matters incident thereto.

VIII. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

50. Presentation by the Laredo Commission for Women of their 2024-2025 Action Plan with possible action and any matters incident thereto.

X. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

25. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas amending Chapter 23, Section 23-6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo to amend the field rental fees to $150.00 per field, $35.00 for lights, $40.00 for marking, $150.00 for concession, deposit of 40% of total rental fees and $750.00 for Complex Rental Rate. Revenues are from funds generated by the field rental fees and will be used for supplies, and maintenance of the facilities; containing a savings clause; containing a severability clause and, providing an effective date. New fees will be deposited into General Fund and Recreation Fund.

30. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to submit a formal request to the Laredo Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to fund a San Bernardo Avenue renovation and restoration corridor study for the purpose of identifying the transportation and place-making improvements that will address the needs for mobility, land use and growth patterns, commercial activity, economic development, and quality of life necessary for revitalization as a destination corridor.

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