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CALL TO ORDER

MINUTES

Additional Item

CITIZEN COMMENTS

COMMUNICATIONS

84. Status update and possible action regarding companies with which the City of Laredo has executed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), including, but not limited to, the status of funding received from the State of Texas.

77. Discussion and possible action on the creation of a citywide campaign to empower neighborhoods, engage our youth and families, and curb the recent rise in youth gun violence, and any matters related thereto. (Part 1 of 2)

79. Discussion and possible action to designate the walking trail located at Independence Park as the Moises Jaime Walking Trail, in honor of Moises Jaime, a District 1 resident whose life was tragically lost as a result of a stray bullet on New Year’s Day, and any other matters incident thereto.

77. Discussion and possible action on the creation of a citywide campaign to empower neighborhoods, engage our youth and families, and curb the recent rise in youth gun violence, and any matters related thereto. (Part 2 of 2)

78. Discussion and possible action on the addition of a tiny home within the Lafayette Tiny Homes Development specifically allocated for veterans experiencing homelessness or transitional housing needs to be built with the Mayor's Priority Funds, and any matters related thereto.

STAFF REPORTS (Part 1 of 2)

85. Discussion with possible action regarding a request for an update from the Utilities Department’s as it relates to the Utilities Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FYs 27-28, the hiring of new Utilities Department engineers and Assistant Directors, current and future water line and valve replacements, and any matters incident thereto.

87. Discussion with possible action regarding the possibility of widening Carriers Drive to relieve traffic congestion at Unitec Industrial Park, with possibly adding this project to the City's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and continuing collaboration with the Regional Mobility Authority (RMA) for consideration, and any other matters incident thereto.

APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

EXECUTIVE SESSION

83. Update on the status of the environmental impact studies regarding the effects of border wall and buoy construction and reporting on any results, and any other matters incident thereto.

88. Executive Session: Discussion with possible action pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) regarding collection, enforcement, and related legal strategies concerning the $69.9 million, $69,876,000, judgment obtained by the City of Laredo against Laredo Las Lomas Properties in District III, LTD., involving the property located at 1500 Logan Street (“Old Mercy Hospital”), signed June 25, 2018, in Cause No. 2017CVK002349-D2, arising from twenty-seven (27) uncured violations, and any matters incident thereto.

CONSENT AGENDA

33. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Licensing Agreement with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to allow officer, employees, agents, and contractors to enter City property to operate, maintain, repair and/or remove temporary and re-locatable surveillance and communication system in or around the Max Mandel Golf Course, and any other matter incident thereto.

48. Authorizing the City Manager to terminate Professional Services Agreement with VitalMed Urgent Care for the FY25-067 After-Hours Physician and Medical Services for City of Laredo employees, employee’s dependents and City of Laredo Retirees enrolled in the City Employee Health Basic Plan Medical Services. The agreement is funded through the Human Resources - Risk Management Fund.

55. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $40,000.00 to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the FY2027 Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program Grant for the period of October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. This grant will provide funding for Crimes Against Women training intended for Laredo Police Department personnel. The 30% required match for the City of Laredo is approximately $12,000.00 from General Fund. Funding will be available in the Special Police Fund.

STAFF REPORTS (Part 2 of 2)

Feb 17, 2026 City Council

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CALL TO ORDER

MINUTES

Additional Item

CITIZEN COMMENTS

COMMUNICATIONS

84. Status update and possible action regarding companies with which the City of Laredo has executed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), including, but not limited to, the status of funding received from the State of Texas.

77. Discussion and possible action on the creation of a citywide campaign to empower neighborhoods, engage our youth and families, and curb the recent rise in youth gun violence, and any matters related thereto. (Part 1 of 2)

79. Discussion and possible action to designate the walking trail located at Independence Park as the Moises Jaime Walking Trail, in honor of Moises Jaime, a District 1 resident whose life was tragically lost as a result of a stray bullet on New Year’s Day, and any other matters incident thereto.

77. Discussion and possible action on the creation of a citywide campaign to empower neighborhoods, engage our youth and families, and curb the recent rise in youth gun violence, and any matters related thereto. (Part 2 of 2)

78. Discussion and possible action on the addition of a tiny home within the Lafayette Tiny Homes Development specifically allocated for veterans experiencing homelessness or transitional housing needs to be built with the Mayor's Priority Funds, and any matters related thereto.

STAFF REPORTS (Part 1 of 2)

85. Discussion with possible action regarding a request for an update from the Utilities Department’s as it relates to the Utilities Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FYs 27-28, the hiring of new Utilities Department engineers and Assistant Directors, current and future water line and valve replacements, and any matters incident thereto.

87. Discussion with possible action regarding the possibility of widening Carriers Drive to relieve traffic congestion at Unitec Industrial Park, with possibly adding this project to the City's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and continuing collaboration with the Regional Mobility Authority (RMA) for consideration, and any other matters incident thereto.

APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

EXECUTIVE SESSION

83. Update on the status of the environmental impact studies regarding the effects of border wall and buoy construction and reporting on any results, and any other matters incident thereto.

88. Executive Session: Discussion with possible action pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) regarding collection, enforcement, and related legal strategies concerning the $69.9 million, $69,876,000, judgment obtained by the City of Laredo against Laredo Las Lomas Properties in District III, LTD., involving the property located at 1500 Logan Street (“Old Mercy Hospital”), signed June 25, 2018, in Cause No. 2017CVK002349-D2, arising from twenty-seven (27) uncured violations, and any matters incident thereto.

CONSENT AGENDA

33. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Licensing Agreement with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to allow officer, employees, agents, and contractors to enter City property to operate, maintain, repair and/or remove temporary and re-locatable surveillance and communication system in or around the Max Mandel Golf Course, and any other matter incident thereto.

48. Authorizing the City Manager to terminate Professional Services Agreement with VitalMed Urgent Care for the FY25-067 After-Hours Physician and Medical Services for City of Laredo employees, employee’s dependents and City of Laredo Retirees enrolled in the City Employee Health Basic Plan Medical Services. The agreement is funded through the Human Resources - Risk Management Fund.

55. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the estimated amount of $40,000.00 to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the FY2027 Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program Grant for the period of October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. This grant will provide funding for Crimes Against Women training intended for Laredo Police Department personnel. The 30% required match for the City of Laredo is approximately $12,000.00 from General Fund. Funding will be available in the Special Police Fund.

STAFF REPORTS (Part 2 of 2)

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