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I. CALL TO ORDER

V. MINUTES

XV.52. Recognition of Bishop James Tamayo and the Diocese of Laredo for 25 Years of Dedicated Service to the Spiritual and Community Needs of the City of Laredo.

XV.51. Recognition of the Laredo American Little League 16u Champions SRBB in winning three titles these season, 2025 Little League Texas West Regional Qualifiers, 2025 Little League SRBB Texas West State Champions, 2025 Little League SRBB Texas West Section 4 Champions, 2025 Little League SRBB District 34 Champions.

XV.53. Recognizing Professeur Paul Raymond Buitrón III for authoring Symphony of Pugilism Harmonized by Seven Flags, a tribute to Laredo’s rich boxing and martial arts heritage. Donated to USA SAVATE, this work honors local fighters and community leaders, preserving history and inspiring future generations.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

VII. COMMUNICATIONS

II.3. Status update and presentation on Buena Vista Sports Complex grand opening.

II.4. Discussion with possible action of city receiving donated park bench honoring Olympian Jennifer Lozano.

II.5. Discussion with possible action to pass a resolution for Mayor Trevino to work with Border Mayors alliance, Homeland Security, and other agencies, to work collaboratively on the hiring of local law enforcement officers from border communities, and any matters related thereto.

IX. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

X. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

XI. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

XI.6. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 23 - Parks and Recreation, Section 23-6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo to establish the Buena Vista Sports complex as an independent city park facility within the Parks and Recreation system; providing for the adoption of a fee schedule for the complex; prohibiting fee waivers by individual city officials or council members; providing limited uses for city promotion purposes at the discretion of the City Manager; providing for publication and an effective date; and providing for severability.

VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

XII. CONSENT AGENDA

XII.17. A resolution of the City of Laredo, Texas, establishing a Comprehensive Grants Management and Partnership Policy to establish standards for external grant applications, to improve transparency, mitigate operational and fiscal risks, and ensure sustainability of grant-supported programs.

XV.50. Discussion with possible action to create and dedicate an arch entrance with a memory garden at Father McNaboe Park in honor of Griselda and Dominic Hernandez, and any other matters incident thereto.

XII.18. A resolution of the City council of the city of Laredo, Texas, adopting the City of Laredo Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Policy; pursuant to the authority granted under chapters 2267 and 271 of the Texas local government code; establishing a framework for leveraging private investment in city facilities and services; and providing for an effective date.

XII.19. A resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, establishing a establishing a City of Laredo policy position on freight infrastructure projects located within the City limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ); requiring Memoranda of Participation (MoPs) or Development Agreements as a condition for access to City infrastructure and services; and identifying remedies for non-participation.

XII.36. Consideration to authorize the purchase of two complete EOD 10E bomb suits for the Laredo Police Department Bomb Squad Unit in the amount of $97,689.04 from Strohman Enterprise, Inc. This purchase will be funded through FY25 State Home Land Security Program (SHSP)- Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA) using GSA Contract 47QSWA20D006G. Funding is available in Special Police Fund, and General Fund- Police Department.

XII.41. Submission of the 2025 Certified Appraisal Roll from the Webb County Appraisal District for the development of the City's tax roll; acceptance of the Tax Rate Calculation Worksheets for the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate and Voter-Approval Tax Rate for Tax Year 2025; recommend to propose a tax rate of $0.506090 per $100 of value; setting a date for a Special City Council Meeting for the Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the proposed tax rate. The meeting must be held on September 9, 10, 11, or 12 of 2025.

XIII.45. Status report with possible action by the Laredo Bridge System on the development of an improved method for handling “turn-arounds” from insufficient fees at WTB.

XIII.46. Report on current departmental actions related to the Agenda Item 25-C-98 concerning Solid Waste Bulky Item Services.

I. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES (Part 1 of 2)

XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION

XV.48. Discussion with possible action on setting standards for commercial parking lots, and any other matters incident thereto.

XV.49. Discussion with possible action to consider directing management to pursue a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the railroad company to minimize or eliminate the blocking of intersections during peak traffic hours with the goal of improving traffic flow, public safety, and emergency response access, particularly during high-congestion times, and any other matters incident thereto.

I. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES (Part 2 of 2)

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I. CALL TO ORDER

V. MINUTES

XV.52. Recognition of Bishop James Tamayo and the Diocese of Laredo for 25 Years of Dedicated Service to the Spiritual and Community Needs of the City of Laredo.

XV.51. Recognition of the Laredo American Little League 16u Champions SRBB in winning three titles these season, 2025 Little League Texas West Regional Qualifiers, 2025 Little League SRBB Texas West State Champions, 2025 Little League SRBB Texas West Section 4 Champions, 2025 Little League SRBB District 34 Champions.

XV.53. Recognizing Professeur Paul Raymond Buitrón III for authoring Symphony of Pugilism Harmonized by Seven Flags, a tribute to Laredo’s rich boxing and martial arts heritage. Donated to USA SAVATE, this work honors local fighters and community leaders, preserving history and inspiring future generations.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

VII. COMMUNICATIONS

II.3. Status update and presentation on Buena Vista Sports Complex grand opening.

II.4. Discussion with possible action of city receiving donated park bench honoring Olympian Jennifer Lozano.

II.5. Discussion with possible action to pass a resolution for Mayor Trevino to work with Border Mayors alliance, Homeland Security, and other agencies, to work collaboratively on the hiring of local law enforcement officers from border communities, and any matters related thereto.

IX. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

X. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

XI. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

XI.6. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 23 - Parks and Recreation, Section 23-6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo to establish the Buena Vista Sports complex as an independent city park facility within the Parks and Recreation system; providing for the adoption of a fee schedule for the complex; prohibiting fee waivers by individual city officials or council members; providing limited uses for city promotion purposes at the discretion of the City Manager; providing for publication and an effective date; and providing for severability.

VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

XII. CONSENT AGENDA

XII.17. A resolution of the City of Laredo, Texas, establishing a Comprehensive Grants Management and Partnership Policy to establish standards for external grant applications, to improve transparency, mitigate operational and fiscal risks, and ensure sustainability of grant-supported programs.

XV.50. Discussion with possible action to create and dedicate an arch entrance with a memory garden at Father McNaboe Park in honor of Griselda and Dominic Hernandez, and any other matters incident thereto.

XII.18. A resolution of the City council of the city of Laredo, Texas, adopting the City of Laredo Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Policy; pursuant to the authority granted under chapters 2267 and 271 of the Texas local government code; establishing a framework for leveraging private investment in city facilities and services; and providing for an effective date.

XII.19. A resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, establishing a establishing a City of Laredo policy position on freight infrastructure projects located within the City limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ); requiring Memoranda of Participation (MoPs) or Development Agreements as a condition for access to City infrastructure and services; and identifying remedies for non-participation.

XII.36. Consideration to authorize the purchase of two complete EOD 10E bomb suits for the Laredo Police Department Bomb Squad Unit in the amount of $97,689.04 from Strohman Enterprise, Inc. This purchase will be funded through FY25 State Home Land Security Program (SHSP)- Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA) using GSA Contract 47QSWA20D006G. Funding is available in Special Police Fund, and General Fund- Police Department.

XII.41. Submission of the 2025 Certified Appraisal Roll from the Webb County Appraisal District for the development of the City's tax roll; acceptance of the Tax Rate Calculation Worksheets for the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate and Voter-Approval Tax Rate for Tax Year 2025; recommend to propose a tax rate of $0.506090 per $100 of value; setting a date for a Special City Council Meeting for the Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the proposed tax rate. The meeting must be held on September 9, 10, 11, or 12 of 2025.

XIII.45. Status report with possible action by the Laredo Bridge System on the development of an improved method for handling “turn-arounds” from insufficient fees at WTB.

XIII.46. Report on current departmental actions related to the Agenda Item 25-C-98 concerning Solid Waste Bulky Item Services.

I. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES (Part 1 of 2)

XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION

XV.48. Discussion with possible action on setting standards for commercial parking lots, and any other matters incident thereto.

XV.49. Discussion with possible action to consider directing management to pursue a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the railroad company to minimize or eliminate the blocking of intersections during peak traffic hours with the goal of improving traffic flow, public safety, and emergency response access, particularly during high-congestion times, and any other matters incident thereto.

I. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES (Part 2 of 2)

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