I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. MINUTES Approval of the minutes of September 15, 2014 & September 30, 2014.
2014-R-100 Ratifying a Chapter 380 Agreement to provide economic incentives to Laredo Baseball Holdings, Inc., to promote the retention of jobs and business opportunities in the City of Laredo.
Request by Mayor Raul G. Salinas Recognizing Dr. A. Marcus Nelson, Laredo Independent School District (LISD) Superintendent, on being named "Superintendent of the Year" on September 26, 2014. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Esteban Rangel, Council Member Juan Narvaez & Council Member Cynthia Liendo)
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués a. Presentation by Rio Grande International Study Center (RGISC) to announce the 20th Anniversary of Dia del Rio and an annual month-long celebration of the Rio Grande. Recognitions a. Recognizing Lyndon B. Johnson High School student Zulema Lopez for winning First Place on the Association of Farm Workers Opportunity Programs (AFOPs) 2014 Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Children Essay & Art Contest. b. Recognizing the Red Roof Inn, 1601 Calton Rd., for being ranked as the top performing hotel in their corporate inventory, out of 135 corporate-owned properties, for the period January – August 2014 based on volume of sales. Citizen comments Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted. There is a time limit of three minutes per speaker. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES a. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Esteban Rangel to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. b. Appointment by Council Member Mike Garza to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. c. Appointment by Council Member Juan Narvaez of Alfredo Juarez to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. d. Appointment by Council Member Jorge A. Vera to the Municipal Civil Service Commission.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2015 Airport Construction Fund Budget to accept and appropriate the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Grant Project No. 3-48-0136-78-2014 in the amount of $4,000,000.00 for noise mitigation under FAR PART 150 Noise Abatement Program at the Laredo International Airport and authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget amendment. The City's required 10% local match for FAA Grant No. 78, in the amount of $444,444.00, is available in the Airport Construction Fund Budget. (Approved by Finance & Operations Committees)
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an amusement redemption machine establishment on Replat Lot 1-A, Block 1, McPherson Square Subdivision, located at 6102 McPherson Road; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Conditional Use Permit. District V
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 3. 2014-O-118 Authorizing the issuance of approximately $11,360,000.00 of City of Laredo, Texas International Toll Bridge System Revenue Bonds, Series 2014, approving an official statement, authorizing the execution of a purchase contract, and making provisions for the security thereof, delegating authority to the City Manager to approve all final terms of the bonds, and authorizing amendment to the City's Budget to appropriate such proceeds for the purposes authorized herein; and ordaining other matters relating to the subject and declaring an effective date. 2014-O-119 Authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of approximately $6,185,000.00 of City of Laredo, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2014 for paying all or a portion of the City's contractual obligations incurred for the purpose of: 1. constructing, improving and repairing city streets and sidewalks, together with drainage, traffic and street signalization and lighting improvements; 2. acquisition of municipal equipment and municipal vehicles for various City departments, to wit: City Administration, Health and Welfare Department, Engineering Department, Parks and Recreation Department, Public Safety Departments, and Public Works Departments; 3. acquiring, constructing and improving municipal parks, including constructing related drainage improvements; and for the payment of legal, fiscal, and engineering fees in connection with such projects; securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an annual ad valorem tax; approving and authorizing the execution of all instruments and procedures related thereto including a paying agent/registrar agreement and a purchase contract; approving the form of an official statement; delegating to the City Manager the authority to approve all final terms of the Certificates of Obligation; authorizing amendment to the City's Budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and declaring an effective date. 2014-O-120 Authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of approximately $7,755,000.00 of City of Laredo, Texas Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2014 for the purchase of personal property; securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an annual ad valorem tax; approving and authorizing the execution of all instruments and procedures related thereto including a paying agent/registrar agreement and a purchase contract; approving the form of an official statement; delegating to the City Manager the authority to approve all final terms of the contractual obligations; authorizing amendment to the City's Budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and declaring an effective date. 2014-O-121 Authorizing the issuance of approximately $12,125,000.00 City of Laredo, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, New Series 2014, for the purpose of improving and extending the City's combined waterworks system and sewer system, approving an official statement, authorizing the execution of a purchase contract, making provisions for the security thereof; delegating to the City Manager the authority to approve all final terms of the bonds; authorizing amendment to the City's Budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and ordaining other matters relating to the subject; and declaring an effective date. 2014-O-122 Authorizing the City Manager to amend and Appropriate the FY 2013-2014 Budget of the Laredo Transit Management, Inc., by increasing revenues and expenses in the amount of $200,000.00. Operational budget will increase from $13,607,505.00 to $13,807,505.00. Funding is available in the Transit Sales Tax Fund. 2014-O-123 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 10 acres, located at 5663 and 5673 State Highway 359, from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. 2014-O-124 amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 3A, Block 1965, Eastern Division, located at 3119 East Saunders Street, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. 2014-O-125 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the South 111 feet of Lots 5 and 6, Block 495, Eastern Division, located at 4402 and 4404 Maryland Avenue, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. 2014-O-126 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 61.17 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located at East of Interstate 35 Frontage Road, South of Bob Bullock Loop and North of San Isidro Parkway, from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) and AG (Agricultural District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. 2014-O-127 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 1.78 acres out of Lot 6, Kahn Subdivision, located at 9503 and 9505 Mines Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. 2014-O-128 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for the storage of flammable and explosive products on Lot 1, Block 30, Eastern Division, located at 311 Chihuahua Street; providing for publication and effective date. 2014-O-129 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, 2, 3, 5 and the South 7 of Lot 4, Block 207, Western Division, located at 1202 Main Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. 2014-O-130 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 5.61 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located at the corner of south San Isidro Parkway and east of Springfield Avenue, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date.
4. 2014-R-97 Declaring a public use, namely; the construction of surface drainage improvements in order to alleviate flooding concerns, and necessity to acquire the surface only of the following parcel necessary to advance the project; a tract of land containing 2,504.00 square feet more or less, as described within Lot 3, Block 3, Country Club Estates Plat as recorded in Volume 3, Page 13, Webb County Plat Records. Said parcel was dedicated as an easement as per the plat referenced, and further authorizing staff to negotiate with the owners for the acquisition of said parcel by purchase at its market value established by an Independent State Certified Real Estate Appraiser; and authorizing the City Attorney to initiate condemnation proceedings to acquire said parcel if staff is unable to acquire due to inability to agree to a purchase price, conflict of ownership, owner refusal to sell, and/or inability to locate a listed owner. Funding for this purchase is available in the Environmental Services Fund - 2012 C.O. (Approved by Operations Committee) 5. 2014-R-98 Accepting the conveyance of the following Utility and Utility Access Easement, for a 24 inch diameter Water Transmission from Del Mar to East Corridor Booster Station being a tract of land containing 1.33 acres, more or less, being out of that certain 978 acres as per Deed Recorded in Volume 857, pgs. 66-68, Webb County Deed Records from: Alexander Residential Development, LP, A Texas Limited Partnership - Utility easement as follows: A 15' Utility and Utility Access Easement, a tract of land containing 1.33 acres, more or less, being out of that certain 978 acres, a copy of which conveyance is attached as Exhibit A: And directing that the said Easement be filed of record in official property records of Webb County, Texas. (Approved by Operations Committee) 6. 2014-R-100 Ratifying a Chapter 380 Agreement to provide economic incentives to Laredo Baseball Holdings, Inc., to promote the retention of jobs and business opportunities in the City of Laredo. 7. 2014-R-101 Raising public awareness on the imminent health and safety concerns of bullied children and supporting the Mayor's campaign to eradicate bullying from America's schools.
MOTIONS 8. Consideration to adopt the 2015 State Legislative Agenda for the 84th Legislature of the State of Texas. 9. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute contracts with U.S. and Mexico print, billboard, and electronic media vendors listed in the enclosed attachments. Media plan advertisements for the Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau will be placed beginning November 2014. The total amount is not to exceed $932,400.00. Funding is available in the CVB FY 2014-2015 Budget.
CONSENT AGENDA Resolutions and Motions previously brought before Operations and Finance Committees may be approved by City Council categorically EN BLOC. At Council's request, specific items may be withheld from the consent agenda for individual treatment. XI (a) RESOLUTIONS 10. 2014-R-95 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the South Texas Development Council (STDC) in the amount of $45,000.00 with no matching funds. Funds will be used for a litter reduction campaign through the purchase, promotion, and distribution of reusable shopping bags. 11. 2014-R-96 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute an Inter-local Cooperation Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A, between United Independent School District (UISD) and the City of Laredo for the purpose of granting a non exclusive permission to use the City of Laredo's 800 MHz Trunked Voice Radio System. UISD will be operating portable radios and base stations on a daily basis and will be responsible to pay an initial fee of $769.00 per radio (unit) and an operational annual fee of $265.00 per radio (unit) due upon execution of this agreement. These fees will be deposited into the Information Technology Fund. 12. 2014-R-99 Authorizing a Fee Waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Rodolfo Elizondo for the rehabilitation of residential property located at 1701 E. Lane Street, consisting of Lots 1 & 2, Block 931, in the Eastern Division. The proposed eligible rehabilitation includes the existing main and rear roof structures on the property in the total amount of $21,313.50 which is equal to or in excess of 20% of the Base Value of the property, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a five (5) year period and will consist of an estimated annual tax abatement total of $135.76 and estimated total fee waiver of $232.50 on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. XI (b) MOTIONS 13. Amending the Operating and Marketing Services Agreement between the City for Laredo and First Recycling, L.L.C., dated February 12, 2012 by modifying the initial term of the contract from five (5) to fifteen (15) years with two (2) additional five (5) year revocable offers to renew with operator having responsibility of equipment and facilities maintenance with shared revenues exceeding operating expenses of (70/30) for the second year and (50/50) thereafter. 14. Authorizing the City Manager to contract with the following consulting firms for state and federal intergovernmental, informational, and advocacy services to be provided to the City of Laredo for the period beginning October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. Funding is available in Telecommunications, Environmental Services, Water, Wastewater, General, and Solid Waste Funds. 1. Best Best & Krieger, P.L.L.C. (Gerry Lavery Lederer), Washington, D.C., in the amount of $89,950.00. 2. McWilliams & Associates (Andrea McWilliams), Austin, Texas, in the amount of $78,000.00. 15. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a service agreement with SunGard Public Sector, Lake Mary, Florida, in the amount of $142,811.12 for software enhancements and maintenance on the financial applications residing on the City's IBM iSeries computer system for the period of October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015; as attached hereto. Funding is available in the Information Technology Fund. 16. Consideration to renew the maintenance contract with Antares Development Corporation not to exceed $90,000.00 for annual maintenance and upgrades for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Environmental Health Services Food Inspection Automation system, Vital Statistics Data Management (VSDM) system, Laboratory and Animal Control/Animal Care Facility systems for the term beginning October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015 with the option to renew two (2) additional years contingent on funding availability. Funding is available through the Health Department Budget. 17. Approval to appoint Maurice A. Click, Jr., M.D., M.P.H., to continue to serve as the City of Laredo Health Authority under Section 121.033 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, for the period of April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2016 and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Dr. Click for professional services in the amount not to exceed $12,720 per year. Funding is available through the Health Department budget. The contract is subject to funding availability. 18. Consideration for approval of the Neighborhood Recreational Swimming Pool at Independence Hills Park (Design/Build Project) as complete, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $21,950.00 to Ayala Pools, Inc., dba/Sunset Pools. Final construction contract amount is $439,000.00. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund, 2006 C.O., 2007 C.O., 2008 C.O., 2009 C.O., and 2012 C.O. 19. Consideration to renew the existing annual contract FY12-099 with the following vendors: 1. Executive Office Supply, Laredo, Texas; (Primary Vendor) 2. Laredo Janitorial Solutions, Laredo, Texas; (Secondary Vendor) 3. Texchem Corporation, Laredo, Texas; (Secondary Vendor) 4. Patria Office Supply, Laredo, Texas; (Secondary Vendor) 5. Gulf Coast Paper, Corpus Christi, Texas; (Secondary Vendor) for providing general janitorial supplies to all city departments. This contract establishes discount percentage pricing for those janitorial supplies most commonly utilized by city departments. Approximately, $250,000.00 is spent annually on janitorial supplies by all city departments. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for one, additional one (1) year period each upon mutual agreement of both parties. All items will be purchased on an as needed basis and funding will be secured from the user departmental budgets. 20. Consideration to renew and amend contract FY13-024 awarded to Industrial Property Brokers, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $546,250.00 for the purchase and hauling of approximately 100,000 cubic yards of earthen soils to the City's Solid Waste facility. Due to an increase in usage, the proposed 25% would help fund these services before the end of the contract term. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for one more, additional one (1) year period each upon mutual agreement of the parties. The Solid Waste Department will use these soils to cover the landfill cells on a weekly basis in accordance to TCEQ requirements. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Services Department Fund. 21. Consideration to ratify the issuance of an emergency purchase order by the City Manager in the amount of $54,988.67 to Holt Caterpillar, Laredo, Texas for the labor and parts to replace the engine on unit No.4253. The CAT 826H Compactor compacts trash on the hill for the Solid Waste Services Department. The repairs were needed due to the labor intense repairs and critical down time of the machine. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Services Department Fund. 22. Consideration to renew contract FY12-095 awarded to Arguindegui Oil, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $5,000,000.00 for the purchase of unleaded and diesel fuel for the City's automotive fleet. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for one more, additional one (1) year period each upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Fund. 23. Consideration to award contract FY14-087 to the low bidder, Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, Texas in the total amount of $140,163.68 for the purchase of six (6) trucks for Parks & Leisure, Traffic Safety, and Health Departments. Funding is available in the Capital Improvements Fund. 24. Consideration to award an annual contract FY14-088 to Gateway Uniforms, Laredo, Texas in the estimated annual amount of $63,550.00 for the purchase of safety footwear for city maintenance personnel in various city departments. Contract pricing has been secured for boots/shoes styles approved to be used by City Maintenance Personnel. Each department will have the option to choose the type of boot style best suited for the work environment. All safety footwear is purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the respective departmental budgets. 25. Consideration to ratify and renew the award of annual contract FY13-070 by the City Manager to McCoy's, San Marcos, Texas in an amount up to $40,000.00 for the purchase of cement and concrete mix for various City Departments. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for two, additional one (1) years periods each upon mutual agreement of the parties. All material will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in various departmental budgets. 26. Consideration to award annual supply contract number FY14-089 to the following low bidders: 1. Martin Marietta Materials, Raleigh, North Carolina in amount up to $507,680.00 for the purchase of the following paving, and construction materials: a. Asphalt cold laid material, picked up by City trucks - $61.60/ton b. Flexible Base Type A-Grade 1 picked up by City trucks - $ 18.50/ton 2. Buffalo Materials, Laredo, Texas in amount up to $305,812.00 for the purchase of the following paving, and construction materials: a. 3/8" Pea Gravel, F.O.B. jobsite - $26.00/cyd b. Flexible base Type A-Grade 1, F.O.B. jobsite - $ 26.00/ton This contract is for the purchase of materials required for all city paving and construction projects. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for four (4) more, additional one (1) year periods each upon mutual agreement of the parties. All materials are purchased on an as needed basis utilizing the Public works Department, Utilities Department, and construction project budgets. 27. Consideration to award supply contract number FY14-084 to the following low bidders: 1. FSTI, Inc., Austin, Texas 2. DPC Industries, Corpus Christi, Texas 3. Altivia Chemicals, Houston, Texas 4. Chemrite, Inc., Buford, Georgia 5. Brenntag Southwest, Houston, Texas 6. Pencco, Inc., San Felipe, Texas 7. Chemtrade Chemicals, Parsippany, New Jersey 8. Polydyne, Inc., Riceboro, Georgia for the purchase of water and wastewater treatment chemicals for the Utilities Department. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two (2) years beginning as of the date of its execution. Approximately $2,100,000.00 is spent on an annual basis and is subject to future appropriations. All chemicals will be purchased on as needed basis. Funding is available in the Water and Wastewater Treatment Division's operating budgets. 28. Consideration to renew the existing annual contract FY13-068 to Square E Engineering, Los Fresnos, Texas, in an amount up to $300,000.00 to provide services in the maintenance of all water and wastewater SCADA monitoring and electrical controls under preventative maintenance and emergency responsive objectives. Pricing is based on a flat hourly rate for management/professional, technician, system integrator, CAD draftsmen, and clerical services. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for four, additional one (1) year periods each upon mutual agreement of both parties. Funding is available in the Water and Wastewater Operational Fund. 29. Consideration to reject the sole bid received for FY14-090 submitted by Alfa Laval Ashbrook Simon-Hartley, Houston, Texas for the installation and removal of an existing 1.0 meter belt filter press and purchase/installation of a new 2.0 meter belt press for the North Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant. Submittal cost received is above the budgeted amount. Approval is also requested to re-solicit this bid with modified specifications in order to stay within budget. 30. Consideration to award contract number FY14-085 to the bidder meeting specifications, WCD Enterprises, Scottsdale, Arizona, in an amount up to $56,700.00 for landscaping and maintenance services for the North Laredo & Zacate Creek Wastewater Treatment Plants, and Vidal Cantu Boulevard. The vendor shall provide all the labor, supervision, equipment, and materials needed for the mowing, collection of trash and debris, collection of rubbish, the cutting and trimming of all trees and vegetation along fence lines and the removal of any foreign waste materials. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for six (6), additional one (1) years periods each upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Water and Sewer Fund. 31. Consideration to ratify City Manager's authorization to award contract FY14-078 to the lowest bidder, Ayala Construction, Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $99,944.00 for the construction of an eight foot masonry wall at the North Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant. The total project cost shall include all supervision, materials, labor, and related appurtenances required to complete the proposed project. Funding is available in the 2006 and 2009 Sewer Revenue Bonds. 32. Consideration for approval of change order No.1 to MTZ Construction, Inc., Laredo, Texas with no increase to the total contract amount for the Lift Station, Booster Station and Force mains for the Max Mandel Municipal Golf Course. This change order consists of the installation of twelve 6" gate valves; removal, disposal and reconstruction of a concrete structure with a 30" galvanized pipe; upgrade of ten (10) air release valves from 1" to 2" and relocation of AEP power pole anchor.The construction contract time is extended for an additional twenty-five (25) working days. The contract amount is $1,797,628.50. The new construction time including this change order will be one hundred seventy-seven (177) working days. 33. Authorizing the City Manager to approve change order No. 4, in the amount of $84,034.78 to the construction contract with Mountain Cascade of Texas L.L.C., Mansfield, Texas for the 60 inch Transmission Main Project. This change order consists of four (4) items, which includes installing 1" Air Release Valves at the three Pressure Reducing Stations connecting to the existing 16" main, additional costs associated with remobilizing surveyor to stake centerline of pipe and pad for the Surge Control Facility, installing bypass pipeline at Pressure Reducing Station No. 3 near the Green Subdivision and additional costs associated with 24,475 LF of 4-strand easement fence. The contract time will be increased by fourteen (14) working days, with a new contract time of three hundred seventy nine (379) working days. The new contract amount is $15,727,117.14. Funding is available in the 2012 Revenue Bond - 60 inch Transmission Main. 34. Consideration for approval of change order No.2, to QROMEX Construction Co., Inc., Granite Shoals, Texas with no increase to the total contract amount for Cielito Lindo, Lomas Del Sur, Backwoods Trail, and SH359 Waterline Extensions. This change order consists of additional quantities to the contract. The construction contract time was not extended for this change order. The contract time is one hundred ninety (190) working days. The contract amount is $1,773,547.50. Funding for this contract is in the 2012 Water Bond and the 2006, 2007, 2008 Sewer Bonds. 35. Authorizing the City Manager to approve change order No. 2, an increase not to exceed $52,216.99 to the construction contract with Vision Construction Company, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, for the Jefferson WTP Administration Building and Learning Center Project. This change order includes furnishing and installation of geogrid, compaction of crushed limestone and select fill over the entire building footprint plus additional 5-ft, supervision costs to the contractor plus adds an additional eighty (80) working days to the contract. The new contract amount is $4,664,614.30 and total working days is four hundred fifty-six (456). Funding is available in the Waterworks 2012 Water Revenue Bond and 2008 B Comb Tax Revenue Certificate.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 36. B. Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Esteban Rangel 1. Discussion with possible action on hiring a professional services company to complete a City-wide employee classification analysis. C. Request by Council Member Jorge A. Vera 1. Status on the Anzon property remediation area. D. Request by Council Member Cynthia Liendo 1. Status update on Seven Flags Park improvement project. XIII. STAFF REPORTS 37. Presentation of proposed Sports Complex and Natatorium projects. XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council hereby reserves the right to go into executive session at any time during this public meeting, if such is requested by the City Attorney or other legal counsel for the City, pursuant to his or her duty under Section 551.071(2) of the Government Code, to consult privately with his or her client on an item on the agenda, or on a matter arising out of such item. XV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 38. 2014-RT-006 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute Grant Award No. TX-34-0009-00 with the Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, in the amount of $351,397.00 for Fiscal Year 2013 Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Program authorized under the "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act" (MAP-21) to be used for the purchase of rolling stock. (Approved by Finance & Operations Committees) 39. Consideration to authorize for the purchase of one (1) 40ft. low floor Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bus in the amount of $453,346.00 from Gillig L.L.C. ("Gillig") Hayward, California, through a joint procurement with Corpus Christi Regional Transit Authority, Request for Proposal (FRP) No.:2013-V-20. The City of Laredo will execute the provision under the RFP Option 1 for the additional purchase of one (1) CNG bus. Funding is available through the Federal Transit Administration Grant No. TX-34-0009-00 FY2014 Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Program authorized under the "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act" (Map-21) and transit sales tax .(Approved by Finance & Operations Committees) 40. Consideration to waive bus fare collections all day to and from the 26th Annual Thanksgiving "Feast of Sharing" Dinner on Saturday, November 8, 2014, as participation by the City of Laredo co-sponsoring this event. The shuttle will start at the Transit Center, 1301 Farragut Street to and from the Laredo Energy Arena, 6700 Arena Boulevard, (Route 11). 41. Consideration to award annual contracts FY14-091 to Rotex Truck Center, Inc., from Laredo, Texas to provide bus and van fleet General Repairs services for Laredo Transit Management Inc., in the estimated amount of $120,000.00 per year. The term of this contract will be for a period of two (2) years with a one-year renewal option. Funding is available in the Laredo Transit Management Inc., Operations Budget. (Approved by Finance & Operations Committees) XVI. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND ADJOURN
Oct 06, 2014 City Council
I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. MINUTES Approval of the minutes of September 15, 2014 & September 30, 2014.
2014-R-100 Ratifying a Chapter 380 Agreement to provide economic incentives to Laredo Baseball Holdings, Inc., to promote the retention of jobs and business opportunities in the City of Laredo.
Request by Mayor Raul G. Salinas Recognizing Dr. A. Marcus Nelson, Laredo Independent School District (LISD) Superintendent, on being named "Superintendent of the Year" on September 26, 2014. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Esteban Rangel, Council Member Juan Narvaez & Council Member Cynthia Liendo)
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués a. Presentation by Rio Grande International Study Center (RGISC) to announce the 20th Anniversary of Dia del Rio and an annual month-long celebration of the Rio Grande. Recognitions a. Recognizing Lyndon B. Johnson High School student Zulema Lopez for winning First Place on the Association of Farm Workers Opportunity Programs (AFOPs) 2014 Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Children Essay & Art Contest. b. Recognizing the Red Roof Inn, 1601 Calton Rd., for being ranked as the top performing hotel in their corporate inventory, out of 135 corporate-owned properties, for the period January – August 2014 based on volume of sales. Citizen comments Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted. There is a time limit of three minutes per speaker. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES a. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Esteban Rangel to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. b. Appointment by Council Member Mike Garza to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. c. Appointment by Council Member Juan Narvaez of Alfredo Juarez to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. d. Appointment by Council Member Jorge A. Vera to the Municipal Civil Service Commission.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2015 Airport Construction Fund Budget to accept and appropriate the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Grant Project No. 3-48-0136-78-2014 in the amount of $4,000,000.00 for noise mitigation under FAR PART 150 Noise Abatement Program at the Laredo International Airport and authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget amendment. The City's required 10% local match for FAA Grant No. 78, in the amount of $444,444.00, is available in the Airport Construction Fund Budget. (Approved by Finance & Operations Committees)
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an amusement redemption machine establishment on Replat Lot 1-A, Block 1, McPherson Square Subdivision, located at 6102 McPherson Road; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Conditional Use Permit. District V
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 3. 2014-O-118 Authorizing the issuance of approximately $11,360,000.00 of City of Laredo, Texas International Toll Bridge System Revenue Bonds, Series 2014, approving an official statement, authorizing the execution of a purchase contract, and making provisions for the security thereof, delegating authority to the City Manager to approve all final terms of the bonds, and authorizing amendment to the City's Budget to appropriate such proceeds for the purposes authorized herein; and ordaining other matters relating to the subject and declaring an effective date. 2014-O-119 Authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of approximately $6,185,000.00 of City of Laredo, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2014 for paying all or a portion of the City's contractual obligations incurred for the purpose of: 1. constructing, improving and repairing city streets and sidewalks, together with drainage, traffic and street signalization and lighting improvements; 2. acquisition of municipal equipment and municipal vehicles for various City departments, to wit: City Administration, Health and Welfare Department, Engineering Department, Parks and Recreation Department, Public Safety Departments, and Public Works Departments; 3. acquiring, constructing and improving municipal parks, including constructing related drainage improvements; and for the payment of legal, fiscal, and engineering fees in connection with such projects; securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an annual ad valorem tax; approving and authorizing the execution of all instruments and procedures related thereto including a paying agent/registrar agreement and a purchase contract; approving the form of an official statement; delegating to the City Manager the authority to approve all final terms of the Certificates of Obligation; authorizing amendment to the City's Budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and declaring an effective date. 2014-O-120 Authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of approximately $7,755,000.00 of City of Laredo, Texas Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2014 for the purchase of personal property; securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an annual ad valorem tax; approving and authorizing the execution of all instruments and procedures related thereto including a paying agent/registrar agreement and a purchase contract; approving the form of an official statement; delegating to the City Manager the authority to approve all final terms of the contractual obligations; authorizing amendment to the City's Budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and declaring an effective date. 2014-O-121 Authorizing the issuance of approximately $12,125,000.00 City of Laredo, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, New Series 2014, for the purpose of improving and extending the City's combined waterworks system and sewer system, approving an official statement, authorizing the execution of a purchase contract, making provisions for the security thereof; delegating to the City Manager the authority to approve all final terms of the bonds; authorizing amendment to the City's Budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and ordaining other matters relating to the subject; and declaring an effective date. 2014-O-122 Authorizing the City Manager to amend and Appropriate the FY 2013-2014 Budget of the Laredo Transit Management, Inc., by increasing revenues and expenses in the amount of $200,000.00. Operational budget will increase from $13,607,505.00 to $13,807,505.00. Funding is available in the Transit Sales Tax Fund. 2014-O-123 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 10 acres, located at 5663 and 5673 State Highway 359, from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. 2014-O-124 amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 3A, Block 1965, Eastern Division, located at 3119 East Saunders Street, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. 2014-O-125 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the South 111 feet of Lots 5 and 6, Block 495, Eastern Division, located at 4402 and 4404 Maryland Avenue, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. 2014-O-126 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 61.17 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located at East of Interstate 35 Frontage Road, South of Bob Bullock Loop and North of San Isidro Parkway, from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) and AG (Agricultural District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. 2014-O-127 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 1.78 acres out of Lot 6, Kahn Subdivision, located at 9503 and 9505 Mines Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. 2014-O-128 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for the storage of flammable and explosive products on Lot 1, Block 30, Eastern Division, located at 311 Chihuahua Street; providing for publication and effective date. 2014-O-129 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, 2, 3, 5 and the South 7 of Lot 4, Block 207, Western Division, located at 1202 Main Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. 2014-O-130 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 5.61 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located at the corner of south San Isidro Parkway and east of Springfield Avenue, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date.
4. 2014-R-97 Declaring a public use, namely; the construction of surface drainage improvements in order to alleviate flooding concerns, and necessity to acquire the surface only of the following parcel necessary to advance the project; a tract of land containing 2,504.00 square feet more or less, as described within Lot 3, Block 3, Country Club Estates Plat as recorded in Volume 3, Page 13, Webb County Plat Records. Said parcel was dedicated as an easement as per the plat referenced, and further authorizing staff to negotiate with the owners for the acquisition of said parcel by purchase at its market value established by an Independent State Certified Real Estate Appraiser; and authorizing the City Attorney to initiate condemnation proceedings to acquire said parcel if staff is unable to acquire due to inability to agree to a purchase price, conflict of ownership, owner refusal to sell, and/or inability to locate a listed owner. Funding for this purchase is available in the Environmental Services Fund - 2012 C.O. (Approved by Operations Committee) 5. 2014-R-98 Accepting the conveyance of the following Utility and Utility Access Easement, for a 24 inch diameter Water Transmission from Del Mar to East Corridor Booster Station being a tract of land containing 1.33 acres, more or less, being out of that certain 978 acres as per Deed Recorded in Volume 857, pgs. 66-68, Webb County Deed Records from: Alexander Residential Development, LP, A Texas Limited Partnership - Utility easement as follows: A 15' Utility and Utility Access Easement, a tract of land containing 1.33 acres, more or less, being out of that certain 978 acres, a copy of which conveyance is attached as Exhibit A: And directing that the said Easement be filed of record in official property records of Webb County, Texas. (Approved by Operations Committee) 6. 2014-R-100 Ratifying a Chapter 380 Agreement to provide economic incentives to Laredo Baseball Holdings, Inc., to promote the retention of jobs and business opportunities in the City of Laredo. 7. 2014-R-101 Raising public awareness on the imminent health and safety concerns of bullied children and supporting the Mayor's campaign to eradicate bullying from America's schools.
MOTIONS 8. Consideration to adopt the 2015 State Legislative Agenda for the 84th Legislature of the State of Texas. 9. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute contracts with U.S. and Mexico print, billboard, and electronic media vendors listed in the enclosed attachments. Media plan advertisements for the Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau will be placed beginning November 2014. The total amount is not to exceed $932,400.00. Funding is available in the CVB FY 2014-2015 Budget.
CONSENT AGENDA Resolutions and Motions previously brought before Operations and Finance Committees may be approved by City Council categorically EN BLOC. At Council's request, specific items may be withheld from the consent agenda for individual treatment. XI (a) RESOLUTIONS 10. 2014-R-95 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the South Texas Development Council (STDC) in the amount of $45,000.00 with no matching funds. Funds will be used for a litter reduction campaign through the purchase, promotion, and distribution of reusable shopping bags. 11. 2014-R-96 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute an Inter-local Cooperation Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A, between United Independent School District (UISD) and the City of Laredo for the purpose of granting a non exclusive permission to use the City of Laredo's 800 MHz Trunked Voice Radio System. UISD will be operating portable radios and base stations on a daily basis and will be responsible to pay an initial fee of $769.00 per radio (unit) and an operational annual fee of $265.00 per radio (unit) due upon execution of this agreement. These fees will be deposited into the Information Technology Fund. 12. 2014-R-99 Authorizing a Fee Waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Rodolfo Elizondo for the rehabilitation of residential property located at 1701 E. Lane Street, consisting of Lots 1 & 2, Block 931, in the Eastern Division. The proposed eligible rehabilitation includes the existing main and rear roof structures on the property in the total amount of $21,313.50 which is equal to or in excess of 20% of the Base Value of the property, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a five (5) year period and will consist of an estimated annual tax abatement total of $135.76 and estimated total fee waiver of $232.50 on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. XI (b) MOTIONS 13. Amending the Operating and Marketing Services Agreement between the City for Laredo and First Recycling, L.L.C., dated February 12, 2012 by modifying the initial term of the contract from five (5) to fifteen (15) years with two (2) additional five (5) year revocable offers to renew with operator having responsibility of equipment and facilities maintenance with shared revenues exceeding operating expenses of (70/30) for the second year and (50/50) thereafter. 14. Authorizing the City Manager to contract with the following consulting firms for state and federal intergovernmental, informational, and advocacy services to be provided to the City of Laredo for the period beginning October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. Funding is available in Telecommunications, Environmental Services, Water, Wastewater, General, and Solid Waste Funds. 1. Best Best & Krieger, P.L.L.C. (Gerry Lavery Lederer), Washington, D.C., in the amount of $89,950.00. 2. McWilliams & Associates (Andrea McWilliams), Austin, Texas, in the amount of $78,000.00. 15. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a service agreement with SunGard Public Sector, Lake Mary, Florida, in the amount of $142,811.12 for software enhancements and maintenance on the financial applications residing on the City's IBM iSeries computer system for the period of October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015; as attached hereto. Funding is available in the Information Technology Fund. 16. Consideration to renew the maintenance contract with Antares Development Corporation not to exceed $90,000.00 for annual maintenance and upgrades for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Environmental Health Services Food Inspection Automation system, Vital Statistics Data Management (VSDM) system, Laboratory and Animal Control/Animal Care Facility systems for the term beginning October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015 with the option to renew two (2) additional years contingent on funding availability. Funding is available through the Health Department Budget. 17. Approval to appoint Maurice A. Click, Jr., M.D., M.P.H., to continue to serve as the City of Laredo Health Authority under Section 121.033 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, for the period of April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2016 and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Dr. Click for professional services in the amount not to exceed $12,720 per year. Funding is available through the Health Department budget. The contract is subject to funding availability. 18. Consideration for approval of the Neighborhood Recreational Swimming Pool at Independence Hills Park (Design/Build Project) as complete, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $21,950.00 to Ayala Pools, Inc., dba/Sunset Pools. Final construction contract amount is $439,000.00. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund, 2006 C.O., 2007 C.O., 2008 C.O., 2009 C.O., and 2012 C.O. 19. Consideration to renew the existing annual contract FY12-099 with the following vendors: 1. Executive Office Supply, Laredo, Texas; (Primary Vendor) 2. Laredo Janitorial Solutions, Laredo, Texas; (Secondary Vendor) 3. Texchem Corporation, Laredo, Texas; (Secondary Vendor) 4. Patria Office Supply, Laredo, Texas; (Secondary Vendor) 5. Gulf Coast Paper, Corpus Christi, Texas; (Secondary Vendor) for providing general janitorial supplies to all city departments. This contract establishes discount percentage pricing for those janitorial supplies most commonly utilized by city departments. Approximately, $250,000.00 is spent annually on janitorial supplies by all city departments. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for one, additional one (1) year period each upon mutual agreement of both parties. All items will be purchased on an as needed basis and funding will be secured from the user departmental budgets. 20. Consideration to renew and amend contract FY13-024 awarded to Industrial Property Brokers, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $546,250.00 for the purchase and hauling of approximately 100,000 cubic yards of earthen soils to the City's Solid Waste facility. Due to an increase in usage, the proposed 25% would help fund these services before the end of the contract term. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for one more, additional one (1) year period each upon mutual agreement of the parties. The Solid Waste Department will use these soils to cover the landfill cells on a weekly basis in accordance to TCEQ requirements. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Services Department Fund. 21. Consideration to ratify the issuance of an emergency purchase order by the City Manager in the amount of $54,988.67 to Holt Caterpillar, Laredo, Texas for the labor and parts to replace the engine on unit No.4253. The CAT 826H Compactor compacts trash on the hill for the Solid Waste Services Department. The repairs were needed due to the labor intense repairs and critical down time of the machine. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Services Department Fund. 22. Consideration to renew contract FY12-095 awarded to Arguindegui Oil, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $5,000,000.00 for the purchase of unleaded and diesel fuel for the City's automotive fleet. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for one more, additional one (1) year period each upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Fund. 23. Consideration to award contract FY14-087 to the low bidder, Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, Texas in the total amount of $140,163.68 for the purchase of six (6) trucks for Parks & Leisure, Traffic Safety, and Health Departments. Funding is available in the Capital Improvements Fund. 24. Consideration to award an annual contract FY14-088 to Gateway Uniforms, Laredo, Texas in the estimated annual amount of $63,550.00 for the purchase of safety footwear for city maintenance personnel in various city departments. Contract pricing has been secured for boots/shoes styles approved to be used by City Maintenance Personnel. Each department will have the option to choose the type of boot style best suited for the work environment. All safety footwear is purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the respective departmental budgets. 25. Consideration to ratify and renew the award of annual contract FY13-070 by the City Manager to McCoy's, San Marcos, Texas in an amount up to $40,000.00 for the purchase of cement and concrete mix for various City Departments. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for two, additional one (1) years periods each upon mutual agreement of the parties. All material will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in various departmental budgets. 26. Consideration to award annual supply contract number FY14-089 to the following low bidders: 1. Martin Marietta Materials, Raleigh, North Carolina in amount up to $507,680.00 for the purchase of the following paving, and construction materials: a. Asphalt cold laid material, picked up by City trucks - $61.60/ton b. Flexible Base Type A-Grade 1 picked up by City trucks - $ 18.50/ton 2. Buffalo Materials, Laredo, Texas in amount up to $305,812.00 for the purchase of the following paving, and construction materials: a. 3/8" Pea Gravel, F.O.B. jobsite - $26.00/cyd b. Flexible base Type A-Grade 1, F.O.B. jobsite - $ 26.00/ton This contract is for the purchase of materials required for all city paving and construction projects. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for four (4) more, additional one (1) year periods each upon mutual agreement of the parties. All materials are purchased on an as needed basis utilizing the Public works Department, Utilities Department, and construction project budgets. 27. Consideration to award supply contract number FY14-084 to the following low bidders: 1. FSTI, Inc., Austin, Texas 2. DPC Industries, Corpus Christi, Texas 3. Altivia Chemicals, Houston, Texas 4. Chemrite, Inc., Buford, Georgia 5. Brenntag Southwest, Houston, Texas 6. Pencco, Inc., San Felipe, Texas 7. Chemtrade Chemicals, Parsippany, New Jersey 8. Polydyne, Inc., Riceboro, Georgia for the purchase of water and wastewater treatment chemicals for the Utilities Department. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two (2) years beginning as of the date of its execution. Approximately $2,100,000.00 is spent on an annual basis and is subject to future appropriations. All chemicals will be purchased on as needed basis. Funding is available in the Water and Wastewater Treatment Division's operating budgets. 28. Consideration to renew the existing annual contract FY13-068 to Square E Engineering, Los Fresnos, Texas, in an amount up to $300,000.00 to provide services in the maintenance of all water and wastewater SCADA monitoring and electrical controls under preventative maintenance and emergency responsive objectives. Pricing is based on a flat hourly rate for management/professional, technician, system integrator, CAD draftsmen, and clerical services. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for four, additional one (1) year periods each upon mutual agreement of both parties. Funding is available in the Water and Wastewater Operational Fund. 29. Consideration to reject the sole bid received for FY14-090 submitted by Alfa Laval Ashbrook Simon-Hartley, Houston, Texas for the installation and removal of an existing 1.0 meter belt filter press and purchase/installation of a new 2.0 meter belt press for the North Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant. Submittal cost received is above the budgeted amount. Approval is also requested to re-solicit this bid with modified specifications in order to stay within budget. 30. Consideration to award contract number FY14-085 to the bidder meeting specifications, WCD Enterprises, Scottsdale, Arizona, in an amount up to $56,700.00 for landscaping and maintenance services for the North Laredo & Zacate Creek Wastewater Treatment Plants, and Vidal Cantu Boulevard. The vendor shall provide all the labor, supervision, equipment, and materials needed for the mowing, collection of trash and debris, collection of rubbish, the cutting and trimming of all trees and vegetation along fence lines and the removal of any foreign waste materials. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for six (6), additional one (1) years periods each upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Water and Sewer Fund. 31. Consideration to ratify City Manager's authorization to award contract FY14-078 to the lowest bidder, Ayala Construction, Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $99,944.00 for the construction of an eight foot masonry wall at the North Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant. The total project cost shall include all supervision, materials, labor, and related appurtenances required to complete the proposed project. Funding is available in the 2006 and 2009 Sewer Revenue Bonds. 32. Consideration for approval of change order No.1 to MTZ Construction, Inc., Laredo, Texas with no increase to the total contract amount for the Lift Station, Booster Station and Force mains for the Max Mandel Municipal Golf Course. This change order consists of the installation of twelve 6" gate valves; removal, disposal and reconstruction of a concrete structure with a 30" galvanized pipe; upgrade of ten (10) air release valves from 1" to 2" and relocation of AEP power pole anchor.The construction contract time is extended for an additional twenty-five (25) working days. The contract amount is $1,797,628.50. The new construction time including this change order will be one hundred seventy-seven (177) working days. 33. Authorizing the City Manager to approve change order No. 4, in the amount of $84,034.78 to the construction contract with Mountain Cascade of Texas L.L.C., Mansfield, Texas for the 60 inch Transmission Main Project. This change order consists of four (4) items, which includes installing 1" Air Release Valves at the three Pressure Reducing Stations connecting to the existing 16" main, additional costs associated with remobilizing surveyor to stake centerline of pipe and pad for the Surge Control Facility, installing bypass pipeline at Pressure Reducing Station No. 3 near the Green Subdivision and additional costs associated with 24,475 LF of 4-strand easement fence. The contract time will be increased by fourteen (14) working days, with a new contract time of three hundred seventy nine (379) working days. The new contract amount is $15,727,117.14. Funding is available in the 2012 Revenue Bond - 60 inch Transmission Main. 34. Consideration for approval of change order No.2, to QROMEX Construction Co., Inc., Granite Shoals, Texas with no increase to the total contract amount for Cielito Lindo, Lomas Del Sur, Backwoods Trail, and SH359 Waterline Extensions. This change order consists of additional quantities to the contract. The construction contract time was not extended for this change order. The contract time is one hundred ninety (190) working days. The contract amount is $1,773,547.50. Funding for this contract is in the 2012 Water Bond and the 2006, 2007, 2008 Sewer Bonds. 35. Authorizing the City Manager to approve change order No. 2, an increase not to exceed $52,216.99 to the construction contract with Vision Construction Company, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, for the Jefferson WTP Administration Building and Learning Center Project. This change order includes furnishing and installation of geogrid, compaction of crushed limestone and select fill over the entire building footprint plus additional 5-ft, supervision costs to the contractor plus adds an additional eighty (80) working days to the contract. The new contract amount is $4,664,614.30 and total working days is four hundred fifty-six (456). Funding is available in the Waterworks 2012 Water Revenue Bond and 2008 B Comb Tax Revenue Certificate.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 36. B. Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Esteban Rangel 1. Discussion with possible action on hiring a professional services company to complete a City-wide employee classification analysis. C. Request by Council Member Jorge A. Vera 1. Status on the Anzon property remediation area. D. Request by Council Member Cynthia Liendo 1. Status update on Seven Flags Park improvement project. XIII. STAFF REPORTS 37. Presentation of proposed Sports Complex and Natatorium projects. XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council hereby reserves the right to go into executive session at any time during this public meeting, if such is requested by the City Attorney or other legal counsel for the City, pursuant to his or her duty under Section 551.071(2) of the Government Code, to consult privately with his or her client on an item on the agenda, or on a matter arising out of such item. XV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 38. 2014-RT-006 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute Grant Award No. TX-34-0009-00 with the Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, in the amount of $351,397.00 for Fiscal Year 2013 Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Program authorized under the "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act" (MAP-21) to be used for the purchase of rolling stock. (Approved by Finance & Operations Committees) 39. Consideration to authorize for the purchase of one (1) 40ft. low floor Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bus in the amount of $453,346.00 from Gillig L.L.C. ("Gillig") Hayward, California, through a joint procurement with Corpus Christi Regional Transit Authority, Request for Proposal (FRP) No.:2013-V-20. The City of Laredo will execute the provision under the RFP Option 1 for the additional purchase of one (1) CNG bus. Funding is available through the Federal Transit Administration Grant No. TX-34-0009-00 FY2014 Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Program authorized under the "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act" (Map-21) and transit sales tax .(Approved by Finance & Operations Committees) 40. Consideration to waive bus fare collections all day to and from the 26th Annual Thanksgiving "Feast of Sharing" Dinner on Saturday, November 8, 2014, as participation by the City of Laredo co-sponsoring this event. The shuttle will start at the Transit Center, 1301 Farragut Street to and from the Laredo Energy Arena, 6700 Arena Boulevard, (Route 11). 41. Consideration to award annual contracts FY14-091 to Rotex Truck Center, Inc., from Laredo, Texas to provide bus and van fleet General Repairs services for Laredo Transit Management Inc., in the estimated amount of $120,000.00 per year. The term of this contract will be for a period of two (2) years with a one-year renewal option. Funding is available in the Laredo Transit Management Inc., Operations Budget. (Approved by Finance & Operations Committees) XVI. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND ADJOURN