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I. CALL TO ORDER

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CITIZEN COMMENTS (Part 1 of 2)

XV.57) E 1. Discussion with possible action on the TCEQ Air Monitoring Report, with a comparison to the local report and update on Ethylene Oxide efforts, and any other matters incident thereto.

CITIZEN COMMENTS (Part 2 of 2)

Items V. & XI.48.

XV. 57) A3. Discussion with possible action to recognize veterans for all their contributions in defending our great country and scheduling for future key of the City ceremony, and any matters related thereto.

XV. 57) F1. 1. Proudly recognizing the dedicated City of Laredo employees who played a vital role in the planning and coordination efforts to welcome and host The Wall That Heals—a three-quarter scale replica traveling exhibit of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Laredo was one of only thirty communities nationwide selected to showcase this meaningful exhibit. The Wall That Heals arrived on April 1, 2025, and was greeted with a community parade featuring local law enforcement, firefighters, schools, and veterans who escorted the exhibit to its display site at Uni-Trade Stadium. The exhibit was open to the public 24 hours a day from April 2 through April 6, offering the community a powerful opportunity to reflect and honor the service of over three million Americans who served in the Vietnam War, including the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. During its stay, a series of ceremonies were held to commemorate the legacy and bravery of our veterans. The City of Laredo extends its heartfelt gratitude to the employees whose efforts ensured a successful and respectful presentation of this historic tribute.

XV. 57 A1. Discussion with possible action on providing monies from Mayor's priority fund to the City of Laredo Public Health Department, and any matters related thereto.

XV. 57 A2. Discussion with possible action on expanding the Laredo International Sister Cities Festival to provide opportunity for other areas of the City and relieve those on the current waiting list, and any matters related thereto.

XI. 49. Annual presentation and update report by the Laredo Economic Development Corporation with discussion and possible action.

XV. 57) B1. Request for a presentation from the Laredo Health Department on all public services they provide.

X. 36. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas adopting the 2025 Vision Zero Webb Laredo Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. Vision Zero is a strategy that prioritizes human life and aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries.

XV. 57) B2. Request for a presentation by the Laredo Police Department on their current efforts to prevent domestic violence in the community and also on services they provide to victims.

XV. 57) E2. Discussion with possible action to amend the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances Section 19-364 Restricted Parking areas to include no parking, standing, and stopping anytime and tow away zone on both the North and South side of 12000 Block of Riverbank Drive between IH-69W frontage road and FM 1472 (Mines Rd); and any other matters incident thereto.

Items X.37 & X.38

VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

V. COMMUNICATIONS

VII. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

X. CONSENT AGENDA

X. 21. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Agreement with the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board of Directors, (hereinafter "TIRZ No. 1") relating to the design, development and implementation of the Transportation Alternative Set-Aside (TASA) Downtown Safe Sidewalk Improvement Project for Salinas Avenue.

X. 24. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant pre-application in the amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 to The Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the 2025 Economic and Infrastructure Development (EID) Grant Program to support facility improvements to El Mercado building for the purpose of creating economic development programs and projects. Grant has a 20% matching requirement not to exceed $200,000.00. This notice of funding opportunity is on a reimbursement basis.

X. 46. Consideration to renew annual contract FY23-045 with Square E. Services LLC, Los Fresnos, Texas, in an amount of $875,000.00 to provide services in the maintenance of all the water treatment plants' SCADA monitoring and electrical controls under preventative maintenance and emergency response objectives. Pricing is based on a flat hourly rate for management, a technician, a system integrator, a journeyman electrician, and a professional engineer. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This contract can be renewed one additional one-year extension period, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund. (Part 1 of 2)

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

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

XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

XII. 50. Request for Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.087 related to economic development deliberation and negotiations regarding a Texas Enterprise Zone Project nomination and an incentive to Project Ignite pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Government Code, and any matter incident thereto.

XII. 51. Request for Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.087 related to economic development deliberation and negotiations regarding an economic incentive to Project PulseX pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Government Code, and any matter incident thereto.

XII. 52. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to deliberate economic development negotiations with Webb County regarding the composition of the Board of Directors for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1, including possible amendments to Ordinance No. 2016-O-192 and any subsequent related amendments, and any matters incident thereto.

X. 46. Consideration to renew annual contract FY23-045 with Square E. Services LLC, Los Fresnos, Texas, in an amount of $875,000.00 to provide services in the maintenance of all the water treatment plants' SCADA monitoring and electrical controls under preventative maintenance and emergency response objectives. Pricing is based on a flat hourly rate for management, a technician, a system integrator, a journeyman electrician, and a professional engineer. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This contract can be renewed one additional one-year extension period, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund. (Part 2 of 2)

XV. 57) D1. Discussion with possible action to consider the logistics and costs for implementing a City of Laredo paid Summer Internship Program for rising high school seniors to increase the youth’s knowledge of civics and local government with a goal start date in the summer of 2026, and any other matters incident thereto.

Apr 22, 2025 City Council

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I. CALL TO ORDER

Additional Item

CITIZEN COMMENTS (Part 1 of 2)

XV.57) E 1. Discussion with possible action on the TCEQ Air Monitoring Report, with a comparison to the local report and update on Ethylene Oxide efforts, and any other matters incident thereto.

CITIZEN COMMENTS (Part 2 of 2)

Items V. & XI.48.

XV. 57 A1. Discussion with possible action on providing monies from Mayor's priority fund to the City of Laredo Public Health Department, and any matters related thereto.

XI. 49. Annual presentation and update report by the Laredo Economic Development Corporation with discussion and possible action.

XV. 57) B1. Request for a presentation from the Laredo Health Department on all public services they provide.

X. 36. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas adopting the 2025 Vision Zero Webb Laredo Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. Vision Zero is a strategy that prioritizes human life and aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries.

XV. 57) B2. Request for a presentation by the Laredo Police Department on their current efforts to prevent domestic violence in the community and also on services they provide to victims.

Items X.37 & X.38

VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

V. COMMUNICATIONS

VII. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

X. CONSENT AGENDA

X. 21. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Agreement with the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board of Directors, (hereinafter "TIRZ No. 1") relating to the design, development and implementation of the Transportation Alternative Set-Aside (TASA) Downtown Safe Sidewalk Improvement Project for Salinas Avenue.

X. 24. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant pre-application in the amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 to The Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the 2025 Economic and Infrastructure Development (EID) Grant Program to support facility improvements to El Mercado building for the purpose of creating economic development programs and projects. Grant has a 20% matching requirement not to exceed $200,000.00. This notice of funding opportunity is on a reimbursement basis.

X. 46. Consideration to renew annual contract FY23-045 with Square E. Services LLC, Los Fresnos, Texas, in an amount of $875,000.00 to provide services in the maintenance of all the water treatment plants' SCADA monitoring and electrical controls under preventative maintenance and emergency response objectives. Pricing is based on a flat hourly rate for management, a technician, a system integrator, a journeyman electrician, and a professional engineer. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This contract can be renewed one additional one-year extension period, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund. (Part 1 of 2)

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

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

XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

X. 46. Consideration to renew annual contract FY23-045 with Square E. Services LLC, Los Fresnos, Texas, in an amount of $875,000.00 to provide services in the maintenance of all the water treatment plants' SCADA monitoring and electrical controls under preventative maintenance and emergency response objectives. Pricing is based on a flat hourly rate for management, a technician, a system integrator, a journeyman electrician, and a professional engineer. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This contract can be renewed one additional one-year extension period, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund. (Part 2 of 2)

Apr 22, 2025 City Council

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