Video index
I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
Additional item
VI. RECOGNITION (Part 1 of 2)
XIX.98. Recognition of the Sunset Smokers for their dedication to our community and remarkable talent on the grill. For their generous spirit, countless volunteer hours at City of Laredo events, and for bringing joy and unity through their service.
XIX.100. Discussion with possible action and recognition of the Laredo Firefighters Union for their participation in the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters (TSAFF) Conference and for successfully securing the 2027 TSAFF Biennial Convention to be hosted in Laredo, Tx.
VI. RECOGNITION (Part 2 of 2)
XIX.97. Recognition of the Parks Special Events crew on their remarkable hard work throughout our City of Laredo especially during the July 4th event at Independence Park.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Items XIX.89. - XIX.91.
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
IX. PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
X. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
XI. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
XII. THIRD AND FINAL READINGS
XIII. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
XV.82. Update with discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 2021-O-152 Vacant Building Registration.
XIV. CONSENT AGENDA
Items XIV.28. - XIV.30.
XIV. 34. Consideration for approval of the selection of the top ranked consultant for the RFQ FY25-ENG-19 Shiloh Bike Trails Improvements (Design-Build) Project; and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. A total of (2) firms responded to the request for qualifications and presented before the evaluation committee on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The committee recommends the selection of Nature Trails NC, LLC, Brevard, North Carolina. There is no financial impact at this time.
XV.83. Consideration and action on approving the proposed Plan of Finance, as presented by the City’s Financial Advisor, Estrada Hinojosa. The plan includes the issuance of various debt instruments, including Certificates of Obligation, Tax Notes, and Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, to support funding for municipal projects and equipment.
XV.84. Status report with possible action by the Utilities Department on thewater, including but not limited to quality, infrastructure, level status, improvements, and any other matters incident thereto.
XIV.38. Motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into a developer agreement for property transfer and improvements with Murphy Oil USA, Inc. The City’s participation will include an estimated $50,000 in traffic improvement costs, which will be funded by the City of Laredo; and agreement is contingent upon Murphy Oil USA, Inc. acquiring fee simple title to the property and fulfilling all platting and permitting requirements as outlined. The property proposed for donation has an appraised value of $680,000. Funding will be available in General Fund-Engineering Traffic Department.
Items XIV.45. - XIV.48.
XIV.72. Authorizing the City Manager to award a contract for the Sombreretillo 12-Inch Forcemain Project and the Panamerican Lift Station Elimination Project to the sole bidder, Spiess Construction Company, Inc. of El Paso, Texas, in the amount of $5,223,775.00, for the provision of all necessary machinery, equipment, labor, supervision, and related appurtenances required for the projects. Funding for this project is available from the 2024 Sewer Revenue Bond.
XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XVII. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
XVIII. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
XIX.93. Discussion with possible action regarding the possibility of creating a short term “Protect Our Streets” task force to determine common sense solutions and potential changes to City ordinances that would prevent excessive street damage, including but not limited a shift from spray irrigation to drip irrigation, encouraging home builders to use xeroscaping, utility incentive packages for rate payers, and any other matters incident thereto.
XIX.94. Discussion with possible action regarding improvements needed to our online payment systems and online registration systems for City services in various departments and ensuring all City departments accept credit/debit cards in person as well as online payment options, and any other matters incident thereto.
Items XIX.95. & XIX.96.
Jul 21, 2025 City Council
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I. CALL TO ORDER
V. MINUTES
Additional item
VI. RECOGNITION (Part 1 of 2)
XIX.98. Recognition of the Sunset Smokers for their dedication to our community and remarkable talent on the grill. For their generous spirit, countless volunteer hours at City of Laredo events, and for bringing joy and unity through their service.
XIX.100. Discussion with possible action and recognition of the Laredo Firefighters Union for their participation in the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters (TSAFF) Conference and for successfully securing the 2027 TSAFF Biennial Convention to be hosted in Laredo, Tx.
VI. RECOGNITION (Part 2 of 2)
XIX.97. Recognition of the Parks Special Events crew on their remarkable hard work throughout our City of Laredo especially during the July 4th event at Independence Park.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Items XIX.89. - XIX.91.
VII. COMMUNICATIONS
VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
IX. PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
X. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
XI. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
XII. THIRD AND FINAL READINGS
XIII. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
XV.82. Update with discussion and possible action on Ordinance No. 2021-O-152 Vacant Building Registration.
XIV. CONSENT AGENDA
Items XIV.28. - XIV.30.
XIV. 34. Consideration for approval of the selection of the top ranked consultant for the RFQ FY25-ENG-19 Shiloh Bike Trails Improvements (Design-Build) Project; and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. A total of (2) firms responded to the request for qualifications and presented before the evaluation committee on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The committee recommends the selection of Nature Trails NC, LLC, Brevard, North Carolina. There is no financial impact at this time.
XV.83. Consideration and action on approving the proposed Plan of Finance, as presented by the City’s Financial Advisor, Estrada Hinojosa. The plan includes the issuance of various debt instruments, including Certificates of Obligation, Tax Notes, and Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, to support funding for municipal projects and equipment.
XV.84. Status report with possible action by the Utilities Department on thewater, including but not limited to quality, infrastructure, level status, improvements, and any other matters incident thereto.
XIV.38. Motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into a developer agreement for property transfer and improvements with Murphy Oil USA, Inc. The City’s participation will include an estimated $50,000 in traffic improvement costs, which will be funded by the City of Laredo; and agreement is contingent upon Murphy Oil USA, Inc. acquiring fee simple title to the property and fulfilling all platting and permitting requirements as outlined. The property proposed for donation has an appraised value of $680,000. Funding will be available in General Fund-Engineering Traffic Department.
Items XIV.45. - XIV.48.
XIV.72. Authorizing the City Manager to award a contract for the Sombreretillo 12-Inch Forcemain Project and the Panamerican Lift Station Elimination Project to the sole bidder, Spiess Construction Company, Inc. of El Paso, Texas, in the amount of $5,223,775.00, for the provision of all necessary machinery, equipment, labor, supervision, and related appurtenances required for the projects. Funding for this project is available from the 2024 Sewer Revenue Bond.
XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
XVII. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
XVIII. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
XIX.93. Discussion with possible action regarding the possibility of creating a short term “Protect Our Streets” task force to determine common sense solutions and potential changes to City ordinances that would prevent excessive street damage, including but not limited a shift from spray irrigation to drip irrigation, encouraging home builders to use xeroscaping, utility incentive packages for rate payers, and any other matters incident thereto.
XIX.94. Discussion with possible action regarding improvements needed to our online payment systems and online registration systems for City services in various departments and ensuring all City departments accept credit/debit cards in person as well as online payment options, and any other matters incident thereto.
Items XIX.95. & XIX.96.
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