Video index

I. CALL TO ORDER

V. MINUTES

CITIZEN COMMENTS

XIV.59)D.1. Recognizing the RXC Running Club for their outstanding achievements in recent races, highlighting the dedication and talent of young South Texas runners. Led by coaches Peter Casso, and Carlos Rangel, RXC has united student-athletes in pursuit of excellence in distance running. RXC runners secured first-place victories in the Santa 5K Run, WBCA Run George Run 5K, and the USATF Texas Middle School Championship in Houston. Joaquin Melendez, from Trautmann Middle School, achieved #1 national ranking after excelling in the 3000m at the Carl Lewis Indoor Track & Field Invitational in Houston. Additionally, four RXC athletes led Trautmann Middle School’s Cross Country team to an undefeated season, sweeping 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishes, while Pablo Garcia of Cotulla represented the club at the NIKE Indoor Track & Field Invitational in New York. We commend RXC’s coaches and athletes for their dedication, perseverance, and outstanding representation of South Texas. These young runners are the next generation of champions, and we celebrate their success!

XIV.59)D.2. Recognizing the United Day School Class of 2034 boys’ basketball team, led by Coaches CJ Martinez and Mat Duron, for winning the 3rd grade division championship at the Elite Mexico National School Tournament in Monterrey, Nuevo León. Competing against teams from northern and central Mexico, the Patriots went undefeated (7-0) and defeated North Saltillo in the final. In Addition, several team members received individual awards for their performances. Manning Deveze was named the MVP, while Rafael Gutierrez and Eugenio Galindo earned All-Tournament Team honors. The City of Laredo commends their dedication and achievement on an international stage.

XIV.59)E.1. Discussion with possible action recognizing Rick Laurel as Chair for the Port of Entry Advisory Committee, from March 13, 2024 to March 19, 2025, and any other matters incident thereto.

1. The City of Laredo Mayor & Council recognizes Harmony High School student, Juan Lopez for being named 31-4A District Champ on Track & Field 400 meter. Lopez competed at a recent track meet in Tuluso Midway.

VI. COMMUNICATIONS

XIV.59)A.1. Discussion with possible action to create efficiency initiatives throughout the City to adapt and prepare for impacts from grant reductions and anticipated increases in costs of operation, and any matters related thereto.

XIV.59)A.2. Discussion with possible action on Bond Rollout and any matters related thereto.

XIV.59)A.3. Discussion on status of TCEQ enforcement and compliance requests associated with October 2024 Water Boil Notice.

XIV.59)B.1. Discussion with possible action for an update on all new waterlines or waterline breakage or extensions and any other matters incident there to.

XIV.59)C.2. Discussion with possible action on payment plan options and metrics used for suspending water services for customers; and any matter incident thereto.

VII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

VIII. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

X. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

XI. CONSENT AGENDA

XI.23. Consideration for approval of FY22-ENG-01 City Institutional Network Fiber Extension as complete, including all warranty certificates and release of retainage in the amount of $34,991.00 to Facility Solutions Group, Corpus Christi, Texas and approval of amendment no. 2 which is an increase in the amount of $17,309.00 and an increase in contract time by 236 calendar days due to lead time from AEP to prepare utility poles for new attachments. The final contract amount is $349,910.00. Funding is available in the Community Development Fund and Public Access- PEG Funds.

XI.25. A Resolution of the City Council of The City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the amendments, revisions, and completion, and filing of an application for financial assistance from the State Infrastructure Bank in the amount of eight million five hundred thousand dollars and zero cents ($8,500,000.00); Authorizing City Manager to act on behalf of the City of Laredo in all matters relating to the participation, including the negotiation and execution of any resultant State Infrastructure Bank Loan Agreement; Authorizing City Manager to revise and amend such application, to request that the type of issuance be a “Direct Loan” under Section 222.0745 of the Texas Transportation Code, as amended.

XI.40. Consideration to authorize the purchase contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona for a five-year term contract for a total amount of $8,219,839.57 for the purchase of body worn cameras, in-car video systems, tasers, accessories, software, and operational services. This purchase shall be made using the BuyBoard Contract No. 742-24. Funding is available in the 2024 Certificate of Obligation, Special Police Fund, and General Fund-Police Department.

XII. 53. Discussion and possible action to address the newly created municipal judge position following the approval of the Charter Revision requiring two full-time municipal judges, to provide for a process for appointment pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 29.011 and Texas Elections Code Section 201.027, and any other matters incident thereto.

XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

XIV.59)C.1. Discussion with possible action to authorize the use of the Sames Auto Arena for the 12th Annual Driscoll Health Plan Back to School Event; and any other matters incident thereto.

XIV.59)E.2. Discussion with possible action to submit a resolution supporting the TXDOT Mines Road (FM 1472) Segment 1 Feasibility Study from I-69W to two miles north of FM 3338, expressing the urgency and critical need for these improvements, and supporting the preferred alternative 3, which provides the best performance in level of service, row acquisition, and building impacts; also clarifying support for Segment 2 schematic, from 2 miles north of FM 3338 to SH-255; and to submit by April 9 for inclusion in the official public meeting record, and any other matters incident thereto.

1. 25-574 An Ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of a State Infrastructure Bank loan agreement; approving the levy of a tax for payment thereof; and approving certain matters related thereto.

Apr 07, 2025 City Council

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I. CALL TO ORDER

V. MINUTES

CITIZEN COMMENTS

XIV.59)D.1. Recognizing the RXC Running Club for their outstanding achievements in recent races, highlighting the dedication and talent of young South Texas runners. Led by coaches Peter Casso, and Carlos Rangel, RXC has united student-athletes in pursuit of excellence in distance running. RXC runners secured first-place victories in the Santa 5K Run, WBCA Run George Run 5K, and the USATF Texas Middle School Championship in Houston. Joaquin Melendez, from Trautmann Middle School, achieved #1 national ranking after excelling in the 3000m at the Carl Lewis Indoor Track & Field Invitational in Houston. Additionally, four RXC athletes led Trautmann Middle School’s Cross Country team to an undefeated season, sweeping 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishes, while Pablo Garcia of Cotulla represented the club at the NIKE Indoor Track & Field Invitational in New York. We commend RXC’s coaches and athletes for their dedication, perseverance, and outstanding representation of South Texas. These young runners are the next generation of champions, and we celebrate their success!

XIV.59)D.2. Recognizing the United Day School Class of 2034 boys’ basketball team, led by Coaches CJ Martinez and Mat Duron, for winning the 3rd grade division championship at the Elite Mexico National School Tournament in Monterrey, Nuevo León. Competing against teams from northern and central Mexico, the Patriots went undefeated (7-0) and defeated North Saltillo in the final. In Addition, several team members received individual awards for their performances. Manning Deveze was named the MVP, while Rafael Gutierrez and Eugenio Galindo earned All-Tournament Team honors. The City of Laredo commends their dedication and achievement on an international stage.

XIV.59)E.1. Discussion with possible action recognizing Rick Laurel as Chair for the Port of Entry Advisory Committee, from March 13, 2024 to March 19, 2025, and any other matters incident thereto.

1. The City of Laredo Mayor & Council recognizes Harmony High School student, Juan Lopez for being named 31-4A District Champ on Track & Field 400 meter. Lopez competed at a recent track meet in Tuluso Midway.

VI. COMMUNICATIONS

XIV.59)A.1. Discussion with possible action to create efficiency initiatives throughout the City to adapt and prepare for impacts from grant reductions and anticipated increases in costs of operation, and any matters related thereto.

XIV.59)A.2. Discussion with possible action on Bond Rollout and any matters related thereto.

XIV.59)A.3. Discussion on status of TCEQ enforcement and compliance requests associated with October 2024 Water Boil Notice.

XIV.59)B.1. Discussion with possible action for an update on all new waterlines or waterline breakage or extensions and any other matters incident there to.

XIV.59)C.2. Discussion with possible action on payment plan options and metrics used for suspending water services for customers; and any matter incident thereto.

VII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

VIII. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

X. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

XI. CONSENT AGENDA

XI.23. Consideration for approval of FY22-ENG-01 City Institutional Network Fiber Extension as complete, including all warranty certificates and release of retainage in the amount of $34,991.00 to Facility Solutions Group, Corpus Christi, Texas and approval of amendment no. 2 which is an increase in the amount of $17,309.00 and an increase in contract time by 236 calendar days due to lead time from AEP to prepare utility poles for new attachments. The final contract amount is $349,910.00. Funding is available in the Community Development Fund and Public Access- PEG Funds.

XI.25. A Resolution of the City Council of The City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the amendments, revisions, and completion, and filing of an application for financial assistance from the State Infrastructure Bank in the amount of eight million five hundred thousand dollars and zero cents ($8,500,000.00); Authorizing City Manager to act on behalf of the City of Laredo in all matters relating to the participation, including the negotiation and execution of any resultant State Infrastructure Bank Loan Agreement; Authorizing City Manager to revise and amend such application, to request that the type of issuance be a “Direct Loan” under Section 222.0745 of the Texas Transportation Code, as amended.

XI.40. Consideration to authorize the purchase contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona for a five-year term contract for a total amount of $8,219,839.57 for the purchase of body worn cameras, in-car video systems, tasers, accessories, software, and operational services. This purchase shall be made using the BuyBoard Contract No. 742-24. Funding is available in the 2024 Certificate of Obligation, Special Police Fund, and General Fund-Police Department.

XII. 53. Discussion and possible action to address the newly created municipal judge position following the approval of the Charter Revision requiring two full-time municipal judges, to provide for a process for appointment pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 29.011 and Texas Elections Code Section 201.027, and any other matters incident thereto.

XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

XIV.59)C.1. Discussion with possible action to authorize the use of the Sames Auto Arena for the 12th Annual Driscoll Health Plan Back to School Event; and any other matters incident thereto.

XIV.59)E.2. Discussion with possible action to submit a resolution supporting the TXDOT Mines Road (FM 1472) Segment 1 Feasibility Study from I-69W to two miles north of FM 3338, expressing the urgency and critical need for these improvements, and supporting the preferred alternative 3, which provides the best performance in level of service, row acquisition, and building impacts; also clarifying support for Segment 2 schematic, from 2 miles north of FM 3338 to SH-255; and to submit by April 9 for inclusion in the official public meeting record, and any other matters incident thereto.

1. 25-574 An Ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of a State Infrastructure Bank loan agreement; approving the levy of a tax for payment thereof; and approving certain matters related thereto.

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