54. Recognizing the United Independent School District bus drivers for their exceptional dedication and service. They have gone above and beyond taking on extra routes, while always prioritizing the safety of our students.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

52. Discussion with possible action on inviting a bipartisan delegation and hosting an international summit to tour our border riverfront, and any matters related thereto.

53. Discussion with possible action on the City of Laredo reaffirming its position on supporting border security but not in support of a border wall within its residential areas and/or city limits, and any matters related thereto.

3. Discussion with possible action on current City policies regarding high speed chases related to illegal crossings and update on collaboration with federal agencies, and any matters related thereto.

60. Discussion with possible action to have the City formally invite President Donald J. Trump to Laredo for a round of golf at the Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course, a Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed course and the No. 9 ranked municipal golf course in Texas, beautifully located along the Rio Grande River, in addition to a tour of World Trade Bridge and Downtown Laredo, to discuss the potential impacts of a border barrier along City of Laredo riverfront property, and any other matters incident thereto.

57. Discussion with possible action to direct the City Manager to enter into a discussion with LECHE organization regarding the potential development of a Vallecillo Connector Road, and any related matters.; and any matter incident thereto.

APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

FIRST AND FINAL READINGS

SECOND READING

FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES (Part 1 of 2)

CONSENT AGENDA

26. Consideration for approval of amendment no.1 an increase of $316,870.00 for a professional services contract with Slay Architecture, Laredo, Texas for the FY25-ENG-11 City of Laredo Health Department Building Improvements. This amendment no. 1 is to provide an assessment of the existing Health Department facility located at 2600 Cedar Avenue in Laredo, Texas. Current contract amount with this amendment is $350,520.00. Funding is available in the 2025 Certificate of Obligation. (Part 1 of 2)

34. Authorizing the City Manager to approve a contract with Rapid7 through Freeit Data Solutions to provide cybersecurity software solutions for the total amount of $130,460.00. Pricing under DIR-TSO-5687. Funding is available in the Information Services & Telecommunications Cybersecurity Division.

35. Motion to rescind purchase with Brinc Drones and consideration to authorize a purchase contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona for a five-year term contract in the total amount of $3,446,031.07 for the purchase of drones. Brinc has been slow to roll out all the drone stations initially ordered, therefore the purchase contract will need to be cancelled. Funding is available in the Auto Theft Task Force Fund.

26. Consideration for approval of amendment no.1 an increase of $316,870.00 for a professional services contract with Slay Architecture, Laredo, Texas for the FY25-ENG-11 City of Laredo Health Department Building Improvements. This amendment no. 1 is to provide an assessment of the existing Health Department facility located at 2600 Cedar Avenue in Laredo, Texas. Current contract amount with this amendment is $350,520.00. Funding is available in the 2025 Certificate of Obligation. (Part 2 of 2)

56. Discussion with possible action to amend the City Code of Ordinance to modify the current five-year residency requirement for appointment to City boards, commissions, and committees, reducing it to two-year residency requirement; and any other matters incident thereto.

58. Discussion with possible action regarding the TAMIU tennis courts, focusing on the discrepancies between what was originally designed and proposed versus what was ultimately delivered to the City of Laredo and Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). The courts currently do not meet the required standards for collegiate or professional-level play; and any matter incident thereto.

59. Discussion with possible action to have the City pass a resolution of support in advocating for new state legislation that could lead to a Laredo Project Finance Zone (PFZ) designation with the state of Texas, which allows for municipalities to designate a three-mile zone centered around a convention center or arena in which growth in state hotel taxes collected within the zone would be rebated to the City for a 30-year period to pay for improvements to a convention center or arena, by working with Dean Senator Judith Zaffirini and State Representative Richard Raymond to file legislation for the 2027 Session that would allow Laredo to qualify for a PFZ designation in the future, and any other matters incident thereto.

62. Discussion with possible action to Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, Expressing Support for Clear Choice Emergency Room’s Proposed Expansion into Clear Choice Hospital.

5. Discussion with possible action on hosting the fifth annual “Family Night Under the Stars,” an overnight camping event on November 21st, 2025 at the Jovita Idar Park, as authorized under Section 21-272a(2)&(3) of the City Code; and any matter incident thereto.

61. Discussion with possible action regarding an update on the status and timeline for completion of the Environmental/Solid Waste weir project at North Central Park, and any other matters incident thereto.

FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES (Part 2 of 2)

63. Discussion with possible action on creating a plan to alleviate the public safety congestion concerns related to parking in front of Muller Elementary, and any other matters incident thereto.

Items 4 & 6

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54. Recognizing the United Independent School District bus drivers for their exceptional dedication and service. They have gone above and beyond taking on extra routes, while always prioritizing the safety of our students.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

52. Discussion with possible action on inviting a bipartisan delegation and hosting an international summit to tour our border riverfront, and any matters related thereto.

53. Discussion with possible action on the City of Laredo reaffirming its position on supporting border security but not in support of a border wall within its residential areas and/or city limits, and any matters related thereto.

3. Discussion with possible action on current City policies regarding high speed chases related to illegal crossings and update on collaboration with federal agencies, and any matters related thereto.

60. Discussion with possible action to have the City formally invite President Donald J. Trump to Laredo for a round of golf at the Max A. Mandel Municipal Golf Course, a Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed course and the No. 9 ranked municipal golf course in Texas, beautifully located along the Rio Grande River, in addition to a tour of World Trade Bridge and Downtown Laredo, to discuss the potential impacts of a border barrier along City of Laredo riverfront property, and any other matters incident thereto.

57. Discussion with possible action to direct the City Manager to enter into a discussion with LECHE organization regarding the potential development of a Vallecillo Connector Road, and any related matters.; and any matter incident thereto.

APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

FIRST AND FINAL READINGS

SECOND READING

FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES (Part 1 of 2)

CONSENT AGENDA

26. Consideration for approval of amendment no.1 an increase of $316,870.00 for a professional services contract with Slay Architecture, Laredo, Texas for the FY25-ENG-11 City of Laredo Health Department Building Improvements. This amendment no. 1 is to provide an assessment of the existing Health Department facility located at 2600 Cedar Avenue in Laredo, Texas. Current contract amount with this amendment is $350,520.00. Funding is available in the 2025 Certificate of Obligation. (Part 1 of 2)

34. Authorizing the City Manager to approve a contract with Rapid7 through Freeit Data Solutions to provide cybersecurity software solutions for the total amount of $130,460.00. Pricing under DIR-TSO-5687. Funding is available in the Information Services & Telecommunications Cybersecurity Division.

35. Motion to rescind purchase with Brinc Drones and consideration to authorize a purchase contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona for a five-year term contract in the total amount of $3,446,031.07 for the purchase of drones. Brinc has been slow to roll out all the drone stations initially ordered, therefore the purchase contract will need to be cancelled. Funding is available in the Auto Theft Task Force Fund.

26. Consideration for approval of amendment no.1 an increase of $316,870.00 for a professional services contract with Slay Architecture, Laredo, Texas for the FY25-ENG-11 City of Laredo Health Department Building Improvements. This amendment no. 1 is to provide an assessment of the existing Health Department facility located at 2600 Cedar Avenue in Laredo, Texas. Current contract amount with this amendment is $350,520.00. Funding is available in the 2025 Certificate of Obligation. (Part 2 of 2)

56. Discussion with possible action to amend the City Code of Ordinance to modify the current five-year residency requirement for appointment to City boards, commissions, and committees, reducing it to two-year residency requirement; and any other matters incident thereto.

58. Discussion with possible action regarding the TAMIU tennis courts, focusing on the discrepancies between what was originally designed and proposed versus what was ultimately delivered to the City of Laredo and Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). The courts currently do not meet the required standards for collegiate or professional-level play; and any matter incident thereto.

59. Discussion with possible action to have the City pass a resolution of support in advocating for new state legislation that could lead to a Laredo Project Finance Zone (PFZ) designation with the state of Texas, which allows for municipalities to designate a three-mile zone centered around a convention center or arena in which growth in state hotel taxes collected within the zone would be rebated to the City for a 30-year period to pay for improvements to a convention center or arena, by working with Dean Senator Judith Zaffirini and State Representative Richard Raymond to file legislation for the 2027 Session that would allow Laredo to qualify for a PFZ designation in the future, and any other matters incident thereto.

62. Discussion with possible action to Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, Expressing Support for Clear Choice Emergency Room’s Proposed Expansion into Clear Choice Hospital.

5. Discussion with possible action on hosting the fifth annual “Family Night Under the Stars,” an overnight camping event on November 21st, 2025 at the Jovita Idar Park, as authorized under Section 21-272a(2)&(3) of the City Code; and any matter incident thereto.

61. Discussion with possible action regarding an update on the status and timeline for completion of the Environmental/Solid Waste weir project at North Central Park, and any other matters incident thereto.

FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES (Part 2 of 2)

63. Discussion with possible action on creating a plan to alleviate the public safety congestion concerns related to parking in front of Muller Elementary, and any other matters incident thereto.

Items 4 & 6

Nov 03, 2025 City Council

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