Video index
Recognition and Communication
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES
RECOGNITION
121. Presentation by representatives of Laredo Pantry de la Comunidad regarding the organization’s nonprofit efforts, community services, and future goals to support residents of the Laredo community.
105. Discussion with possible action regarding collaboration with the Office of Congressman Henry Cuéllar on potential federal partnership projects, including: A. Development and improvement of Laredo Animal Care facilities. B. Establishment of a Veterans Recreational Center. C. Improvements and enhancements to Downtown St. Augustine Plaza; and any matters related thereto. (Part 1 of 2)
114. Discussion with possible action regarding having the City support the exploration and advocacy for more Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services in Laredo for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), working with State, Federal and County partners, with presentation from local pediatricians, and any other matters incident thereto.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
87. Authorizing the City Manager to renew the contract for the Collection of Delinquent Property Taxes and Other Charges with the firm Flores, Flores & Canales, PLLC in light of the impending expiration of the existing contract on September 30, 2026. The term of the contract will be the same as the current one, which is for three years, commencing October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2029, with a two year option to extend commencing on the first day after the expiration date of the previous term. Funding is available in General Fund-Tax Department.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE SESSION
COMMUNICATIONS
105. Discussion with possible action regarding collaboration with the Office of Congressman Henry Cuéllar on potential federal partnership projects, including: A. Development and improvement of Laredo Animal Care facilities. B. Establishment of a Veterans Recreational Center. C. Improvements and enhancements to Downtown St. Augustine Plaza; and any matters related thereto. (Part 2 of 2)
111. Discussion with possible action to authorize the use of the Sames Auto Arena for the 13th Annual Driscoll Health Plan Back to School Health Fair taking place on July 15, 2026; and any matter incident thereto.
112. Discussion with possible action on hosting the sixth annual "Family Night Under the Stars", an overnight camping event on April 9, 2026 at the Jovita Idar Park, as authorized under Section 21-272a(2)&(3) of the City Code; and any matter incident thereto.
113. Discussion with possible action regarding an update on the Animal Care Services pilot program as it relates to preventing the damage being done to private property by javelinas and feral hogs, any matters incident thereto.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES (Part 1 of 2)
CONSENT AGENDA
48. Discussion with possible action to approve the proposed design as one of the official designs to be adopted and utilized by the City of Laredo for various municipal and community-related purposes.
50. A Resolution of the City of Laredo authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife under the National Park Service for the Outdoor Legacy Partnership Grant Program 2023 (ORLP) in the amount of $3,799,996.00 with a required Non-Federal 1:1 match, for a total estimated project cost of $7,599,992.00 Grant funds will be used to improve existing trails and embankments along Zacate Creek, as well the development of newly extended trails, and improve recreational accessibility to surrounding neighborhoods. Matching funds will be derived from in-kind contributions of land, private donations, land value, 2019 Bond for $1,800,000.00 and $2,000,000.00 Webb County Match contingent upon County approval.
96. Consideration to award service contract RFB2026-045 to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder Murphy Pipeline Contractors, Sunrise, Florida, in the amount of $11,153,320.00 for the water line installation by pipe bursting and/or horizontal directional drilling (HDPE) for the Utilities Department. Estimated time for completion of this project is two hundred twenty (220) working days. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund - 2024 Water Revenue Bond
PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE (Part 1 of 2)
PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES (Part 2 of 2)
PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE (Part 2 of 2)
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
Mar 16, 2026 City Council
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Recognition and Communication
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES
RECOGNITION
121. Presentation by representatives of Laredo Pantry de la Comunidad regarding the organization’s nonprofit efforts, community services, and future goals to support residents of the Laredo community.
105. Discussion with possible action regarding collaboration with the Office of Congressman Henry Cuéllar on potential federal partnership projects, including: A. Development and improvement of Laredo Animal Care facilities. B. Establishment of a Veterans Recreational Center. C. Improvements and enhancements to Downtown St. Augustine Plaza; and any matters related thereto. (Part 1 of 2)
114. Discussion with possible action regarding having the City support the exploration and advocacy for more Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services in Laredo for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), working with State, Federal and County partners, with presentation from local pediatricians, and any other matters incident thereto.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
87. Authorizing the City Manager to renew the contract for the Collection of Delinquent Property Taxes and Other Charges with the firm Flores, Flores & Canales, PLLC in light of the impending expiration of the existing contract on September 30, 2026. The term of the contract will be the same as the current one, which is for three years, commencing October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2029, with a two year option to extend commencing on the first day after the expiration date of the previous term. Funding is available in General Fund-Tax Department.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE SESSION
COMMUNICATIONS
105. Discussion with possible action regarding collaboration with the Office of Congressman Henry Cuéllar on potential federal partnership projects, including: A. Development and improvement of Laredo Animal Care facilities. B. Establishment of a Veterans Recreational Center. C. Improvements and enhancements to Downtown St. Augustine Plaza; and any matters related thereto. (Part 2 of 2)
111. Discussion with possible action to authorize the use of the Sames Auto Arena for the 13th Annual Driscoll Health Plan Back to School Health Fair taking place on July 15, 2026; and any matter incident thereto.
112. Discussion with possible action on hosting the sixth annual "Family Night Under the Stars", an overnight camping event on April 9, 2026 at the Jovita Idar Park, as authorized under Section 21-272a(2)&(3) of the City Code; and any matter incident thereto.
113. Discussion with possible action regarding an update on the Animal Care Services pilot program as it relates to preventing the damage being done to private property by javelinas and feral hogs, any matters incident thereto.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES (Part 1 of 2)
CONSENT AGENDA
48. Discussion with possible action to approve the proposed design as one of the official designs to be adopted and utilized by the City of Laredo for various municipal and community-related purposes.
50. A Resolution of the City of Laredo authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife under the National Park Service for the Outdoor Legacy Partnership Grant Program 2023 (ORLP) in the amount of $3,799,996.00 with a required Non-Federal 1:1 match, for a total estimated project cost of $7,599,992.00 Grant funds will be used to improve existing trails and embankments along Zacate Creek, as well the development of newly extended trails, and improve recreational accessibility to surrounding neighborhoods. Matching funds will be derived from in-kind contributions of land, private donations, land value, 2019 Bond for $1,800,000.00 and $2,000,000.00 Webb County Match contingent upon County approval.
96. Consideration to award service contract RFB2026-045 to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder Murphy Pipeline Contractors, Sunrise, Florida, in the amount of $11,153,320.00 for the water line installation by pipe bursting and/or horizontal directional drilling (HDPE) for the Utilities Department. Estimated time for completion of this project is two hundred twenty (220) working days. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund - 2024 Water Revenue Bond
PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE (Part 1 of 2)
PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES (Part 2 of 2)
PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE (Part 2 of 2)
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
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