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CALL TO ORDER

MINUTES

RECOGNITION (Part 1 of 2)

CITIZEN COMMENTS

COMMUNICATIONS

46. Discussion with possible action to substantially increase the City’s budget allocation for pipe replacement and critical water and wastewater infrastructure, beyond the approximately $130 million already committed and the more than 40,000 linear feet of pipe already replaced, and any matters related thereto.

47. Discussion with possible action to present update on June 24, 2024 council resolution to place pediatric services on the ballot, and any matters related thereto.

23. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, ordering and proclaiming a Special City Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; for: the election of a city official for City Council District VIII; designating polling places; providing for publication; applications for a place on the ballot must be filed by August 20, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.; and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into contract with Webb County Elections Office / Administrator for the purpose of conducting a Special Election; and any matters relating thereto. (Part 1 of 2)

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Part 1 of 2)

23. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, ordering and proclaiming a Special City Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; for: the election of a city official for City Council District VIII; designating polling places; providing for publication; applications for a place on the ballot must be filed by August 20, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.; and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into contract with Webb County Elections Office / Administrator for the purpose of conducting a Special Election; and any matters relating thereto. (Part 2 of 2)

54. Status update on the development and construction of four pickle ball courts at Jovita Idar Park; and any matter incident thereto.

55. Discussion with possible action to rename the Bartlett Soccer Complex as the Roque Vela Sr. Soccer Complex at Bartlett; and any matter incident thereto.

APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

CONSENT AGENDA

22. A Resolution requesting that U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the International Boundary and Water Commission, and members of the Texas Congressional Delegation reassess the current buoy deployment program along the Rio Grande through the appropriate federal review process, including an evaluation of its engineering, environmental, navigational, and operational impacts; a review of its performance during the recent flood event; and consideration of alternative strategies that achieve border security objectives while improving resilience, minimizing disruptions to international trade, and enhancing operational effectiveness, while continuing coordination with the City of Laredo regarding proposed future border wall construction in the Laredo sector.

RECOGNITION (Part 2 of 2)

37. Consideration to authorize the purchase of two units of heavy equipment for the Solid Waste Department from French Ellison Truck Center, LLC from Laredo, Tx. in the amount not to exceed $445,040.08. The heavy equipment units are composed of the following: Two 2027 Kenworth T880 Day Cab Dump Trucks. The purchase of this equipment shall be made utilizing the Sourcewell Contract #032824-KTC. Funding is available under the Solid Waste 2022 Certificate of Obligation Issue.

41. Staff report presentation with possible action regarding the Municipal Hospital Ad-Hoc Committee, including discussion and possible direction on membership structure, policy considerations, and related matters for the City of Laredo.

42. Discussion with possible action to accept and approve reports/reviews presented by Internal Audit.

43. Presentation with possible action regarding the implementation and feasibility study for the Transportation Reinvestment Zone (TRZ) South Laredo Loop 20.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Part 2 of 2)

Aug 17, 2026 City Council

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CALL TO ORDER

MINUTES

RECOGNITION (Part 1 of 2)

CITIZEN COMMENTS

COMMUNICATIONS

46. Discussion with possible action to substantially increase the City’s budget allocation for pipe replacement and critical water and wastewater infrastructure, beyond the approximately $130 million already committed and the more than 40,000 linear feet of pipe already replaced, and any matters related thereto.

47. Discussion with possible action to present update on June 24, 2024 council resolution to place pediatric services on the ballot, and any matters related thereto.

23. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, ordering and proclaiming a Special City Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; for: the election of a city official for City Council District VIII; designating polling places; providing for publication; applications for a place on the ballot must be filed by August 20, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.; and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into contract with Webb County Elections Office / Administrator for the purpose of conducting a Special Election; and any matters relating thereto. (Part 1 of 2)

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Part 1 of 2)

23. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, ordering and proclaiming a Special City Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; for: the election of a city official for City Council District VIII; designating polling places; providing for publication; applications for a place on the ballot must be filed by August 20, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.; and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into contract with Webb County Elections Office / Administrator for the purpose of conducting a Special Election; and any matters relating thereto. (Part 2 of 2)

54. Status update on the development and construction of four pickle ball courts at Jovita Idar Park; and any matter incident thereto.

55. Discussion with possible action to rename the Bartlett Soccer Complex as the Roque Vela Sr. Soccer Complex at Bartlett; and any matter incident thereto.

APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

CONSENT AGENDA

22. A Resolution requesting that U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the International Boundary and Water Commission, and members of the Texas Congressional Delegation reassess the current buoy deployment program along the Rio Grande through the appropriate federal review process, including an evaluation of its engineering, environmental, navigational, and operational impacts; a review of its performance during the recent flood event; and consideration of alternative strategies that achieve border security objectives while improving resilience, minimizing disruptions to international trade, and enhancing operational effectiveness, while continuing coordination with the City of Laredo regarding proposed future border wall construction in the Laredo sector.

RECOGNITION (Part 2 of 2)

37. Consideration to authorize the purchase of two units of heavy equipment for the Solid Waste Department from French Ellison Truck Center, LLC from Laredo, Tx. in the amount not to exceed $445,040.08. The heavy equipment units are composed of the following: Two 2027 Kenworth T880 Day Cab Dump Trucks. The purchase of this equipment shall be made utilizing the Sourcewell Contract #032824-KTC. Funding is available under the Solid Waste 2022 Certificate of Obligation Issue.

41. Staff report presentation with possible action regarding the Municipal Hospital Ad-Hoc Committee, including discussion and possible direction on membership structure, policy considerations, and related matters for the City of Laredo.

42. Discussion with possible action to accept and approve reports/reviews presented by Internal Audit.

43. Presentation with possible action regarding the implementation and feasibility study for the Transportation Reinvestment Zone (TRZ) South Laredo Loop 20.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Part 2 of 2)

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