COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués a. Presentation by the Laredo Commission for Women's Hall of Fame Inductees Program. Recognitions a. Recognizing the United South High School Boys Basketball Team for winning the District Championship. b. Recognizing the United South High School Girls Basketball Team on their Class 6A - Region 4 Regional Semi-Finalists.
Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted.
Request by Council Member Charlie San Miguel 1. Discussion with possible action to instruct the Planning and Zoning Commission to review the possibility of adopting a new zoning designation of R1-HD, allowing for a lot size of 3,000 sq. ft. 2. Discussion with possible action to rename Del Mar Boulevard, Bulldog Boulevard from McPherson Avenue to the J.B. Alexander Freshman Campus east of Loop 20.
Consideration to select the new Operator/Manager of the Max Mandel Municipal Golf Course, based on the evaluation of their proposals and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a management agreement for a service contract with a selected company. Funding is available in the Recreation Fund. (Approved by Finance Committee)
Presentation by the Ethics Commission of its Annual Report pursuant to the requirements set out in §8.11 of the Ethics Code.
MOTIONS Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Laredo Development Foundation in the amount of $239,000.00 for the remaining six (6) months of FY 2015-2016. This contract will be a mutual partnership in order to further develop the business and industrial markets of our community. Funding is available in the General Fund. (Approved by Finance Committee)
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES a. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Esteban Rangel of Guillermo "Memo" Castro to the Airport Advisory Board. b. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Esteban Rangel of Patricia Davila to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. c. Appointment by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr., of Justin Hundsnurscher to the Historic District/Landmark Board. d. Appointment by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez of Tommy Gutierrez to the Charter Review Commission. e. Appointment by Council Member Roque Vela, Jr., and Council Member Charlie San Miguel of Paul Saenz to the Regional Mobility Authority Board of Directors. f. Appointment by Council Member Roque Vela, Jr., of Jesus "Chuy" Dominguez to the Charter Review Commission. g. Appointment by Council Member Roberto Balli of Adriana Arce Flores to the Laredo Commission for Women. h. Appointment by Council Member Roberto Balli of Michelle Romani to the Historic District/Landmark Board.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant Project No. 3-48-0136-77-2014 Amendment No.1 in the amount of $678,815.00 and amending the City of Laredo FY2015 Airport Construction Budget for the purpose of Airport improvements. The City’s 10% local match for this grant amendment is $75,424.00. This is part of a multi-year grant totaling $4,881,196.00; funds are available in the Airport Construction Fund. (Approved by Finance & Operations Committees)
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 2. Authorizing the City Manager to convey an easement and right of way to AEP Texas Central Company located at, and to serve the Max Mandel Golf Course Lift Station off FM 1472, one (1) conveyance over a tract of land containing 2,688 square feet of land, more or less, out of a 270.00 acre tract, situated in Porcion 06, Abstract 38 as described in easement conveyance attached as Exhibit "A"; and providing for an effective date. (Approved by Operations Committee) 3. Authorizing the City Manager to approve a sublease of Air Cargo Warehouse space constructed by Air Trade Laredo, LLC, on the leased premises approved by Ordinance No. 2011-O-148 dated November 7, 2011 between the City of Laredo as Lessor and Air Trade Laredo, LLC, as Lessee, for the premises consisting of 27,168 sq. ft., located at 4603 Maher at the Laredo International Airport. Said lease provides for the right to sublease subject to City approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The sublease is to RobertShaw Controls Company, a Delaware Corporation. (Approved by Operations Committee) 4. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Trecon Investments Corporation, as lessee, for a tract of land consisting of 83,425.70 sq. ft., and located on Block No. 23, Tract “2B” at the Laredo Airport, Subdivision Plat. Lease term is for twenty (20) years commencing on May 1, 2015 plus, two (2) consecutive ten (10) year renewal options. Initial monthly rent shall be $2,780.00 and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index; and rent adjustments based on appraisals at each ten (10) year anniversary period; providing for an effective date. (Approved by Finance & Operations Committees) 5. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with Dauntless, a Texas Sole Proprietorship, for approximately 1,460 square feet of building space located at 1701 E. Hillside, Suite No. 2 at the Laredo International Airport, Block 15, Lot 1. The initial monthly rent shall be $1,400.00 and will be adjusted annually according to the changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The term shall commence on May 1, 2015 and shall terminate on April 30, 2016, plus two (2) one-year renewal options until April 30, 2017 and April 30, 2018, providing for an effective date. (Approved by Finance & Operations Committees)
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 2015-O-036 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY 2014-2015 Department of Community Development Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $353,098.00 in order to appropriate Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds available due to a repayment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the cancellation of the Plaza Theater Acquisition project funded with CDBG Funds. 2015-O-037 Amending the City of Laredo's FY 2015 Sports and Community Venue Fund budget by appropriating a drawdown from fund balance in the amount of $525,000.00 for partial payment to Laredo Baseball Holding, Inc. ("LBH") for the leasing and operations of the ballpark. Funding is available in the Sports and Community Venue Fund. 2015-O-038 Amending the City of Laredo's FY 2015 Hotel Motel budget by appropriating expenditures from a draw down of $220,000.00 from the Hotel Motel opening balance to increase the funding transferred out to the Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau in the amount of $200,000.00 for marketing the Lemurs and/or other events at the stadium and $20,000.00 for the Texas Historical Commission tourism product development start-up costs. Furthermore, amending the FY 2015 Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau operating budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $220,000.00, which are being funded by the Hotel Motel Fund. 2015-O-039 Amending Ordinance 2006-O-019 of the City of Laredo authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a kiosk/food stand by adding a meat market to the existing grocery store on Lot 12, Block 446, Eastern Division, located at 202 W. San Carlos Street; providing for publication and effective date. 2015-O-040 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the West 2/3 of Lot 8, Block 876, Eastern Division, located at 2701 N. Meadow Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. 2015-O-041 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Jacaman Ranch Subdivision Unit V, located at 6402 N. Bartlett Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. 2015-O-042 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a restaurant selling alcohol on Lots 1 and 3, Block 367, Western Division, located at 1802 Santa Ursula Avenue; providing for publication and effective date. 2015-O-043 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 3A, Block 1, Encino Plaza Unit 2A, located at 1211 Del Mar Boulevard, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. 2015-O-044 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 2, Block 2, Martinez Business Park Subdivision Unit I, located at 6703 McPherson Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. 2015-O-045 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement renewal with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., for approximately 120 square feet of office space and an exclusive office entry lane of approximately 1,020 square feet at Bridge II. 1. Lease term is for one (1) year commencing April 1, 2015 and ending on March 31, 2016. 2. Monthly rent will be $3,090.00 for approximately 120 square feet of office space and an exclusive office entry lane of approximately 1,020 square feet at Bridge II. The lease may be terminated by either party with a thirty (30) day written notice. 2015-O-046 Amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicle and Traffic, Article VIII, Stopping, Standing or Parking, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Laredo, Specifically, adding Section 19-364(15) which establishes the North and South side of San Lorenzo Drive, as a "No Parking/Tow-Away" Zone, from FM1472 to approximately 500 feet East of FM1472, within city limits of Laredo; providing for severability, effective date and publication. 2015-O-047 Amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances by deleting all existing sections of Chapter 20 entitled “Municipal Court” and replacing with new sections; establishing regulations for the enforcement of the Municipal Code of Ordinances and other applicable codes and laws; establishing rules and procedures for the operation of the municipal court and setting the annual salary of the presiding Municipal Court Judge to $135,000.00; providing authorization to collect civil fines and impose court costs and fees; providing authority to designated code enforcement officers, inspectors, animal control officers or licensed peace officers of the city to issue citations for the enforcement of the code of ordinances and other laws provided herein; providing authority for the issuance of inspection and abatement warrants incidental to the enforcement of any provision of the city code; providing a repealing clause providing a severability clause; providing a penalty clause; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date. (AS AMENDED) (This item replaces agenda item No. 14 , Final Reading of Ordinance No. 2015-O-024)
XI (a) RESOLUTIONS 8. 2015-R-28 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $763,195.00 to fund the Laredo Police Department HIDTA Task Force and a grant in the amount of $47,600.00 to fund the Rio Grande Valley Financial HIDTA Task Force. Both grants are funded by the Executive Office of the President, Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) at no cost to the City. Funding will be used to pay personnel salaries, fringe benefits, overtime, travel and operating expenses from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. Funding for the Rio Grande Valley Financial Task Force will be used for payment of fringe benefits, overtime, and operating expenses from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. 9. 2015-R-29 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a donation from Hill Top Farm, LTD., of the surface only for a tract of land being a detention pond of approximately 5.9869 acres, legally described as Lot 12 -A, Block 22B, Los Presidentes Subdivision, Unit VII as per re-plat recorded in Volume 16, Page 3, Webb County Plat Records, herein provided as Exhibit A. The property will be used for municipal drainage and recreational purposes. 10. 2015-R-30 Authorizing fee waivers and a tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and Arturo Smith Jr., for the rehabilitation of residential property located at 2201 Guerrero St., Lot 1 W1/2-2 Block 1273 Eastern Division. The proposed residential property eligible for rehabilitation includes rehabilitation of the existing 1,107 sq. ft. structure in the total amount of $10,054.08 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 $64.04 and estimated total fee waiver of $307.50 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 11. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo’s 2014 Consolidated One-Year Action Plan for the purpose of reprogramming Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds totaling $892,075.00. It is proposed that the funds be utilized to fund the construction of a soft surface track at De Llano Park, $125,000.00; rehabilitation of the Santo Niño Community Center, $350,000.00; District V Median Beautification Phase III, $63,977.00; and the acquisition, design, and construction of a neighborhood park in the San Francisco neighborhood $353,098.00. It is further proposed that the newly created projects be funded through the use of fund balances and 1canceled projects identified below: CDBG FUND BALANCES TO BE REPROGRAMMED 33rd, 34th, 35th, 36th, 37th, 39th, and 40th Action Years Sidewalks District V Project 37 $3,660 Eistetter Facility Expansion $4,893 Chacon Creek Acquisition $67,843 Sidewalks District V Project 43 $112,874 Taylor Park Parking $653 Eistetter Park Court Shade $4,480 Sidewalks District V Project 57 $62,417 Cigarroa Park Area Improvements $82,157 Total Fund Balances $338,977 PROJECTS TO BE CANCELED Cigarroa Splash Park $200,000 Plaza Theater Acquisition (Repayment) $353,098 Total $553,098 (Approved by Finance Committee) 12. Consideration for approval of the South Laredo Library Facility (Site Work Package which included site work and drainage package, carpentry package, structural steel and roof framing package, glass and glazing package, doors and windows package, millwork package, and metals package) as complete, ratification of change order No. 2, an increase of $19,504.16, ratification of change order No.3, an increase of $18,427.20 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place, and ratification of the release of retainage to American Construction Consulting, LLC., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $1,559,580.41. Funding is available in the Friends of the Library Fund and 2008 C.O. 13. Consideration for approval of the South Laredo Library Facility, trade packages namely: Division 9: Finishes Package including tile work, clay brick pavers, ceiling work, and carpeting work; Division 10: Specialties Package including miscellaneous specialties, solid plastic partitions, flag poles, architectural signage, operable walls, and toilet room accessories as complete, ratification of change order No. 1, for no change in contract amount, ratification of change order No. 2, a decrease of $10,160.52 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place, and ratification of the release of retainage to American Construction Consulting, LLC. Final construction contract amount is $547,229.87. Funding is available in the Friends of the Library Fund, Capital Improvement Fund, and 2006 C.O. 14. Consideration for approval of the South Laredo Library Facility (Masonry and Stucco Package) as complete, ratification of change order No.1, an increase of $2,086.23, ratification of change order No.2, an increase of $5,176.07 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place, and ratification of the release of retainage to American Construction Consulting, LLC., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $340,967.59. Funding is available in the 2008 C.O. 15. Consideration for approval of the South Laredo Library Facility (Painting Package) as complete, ratification of change order No.1, a decrease of $570.25 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place, and ratification of the release of retainage to American Construction Consulting, LLC., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $99,479.75. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund. 16. Consideration for approval of the San Jose Subdivision Block Wall as complete, release of retainage, and approval of final payment in the amount of $3,850.00 to Zavala’s Construction, Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $57,850.00. Funding is available in the 2010 C.O. and 2014 C.O. 17. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into contract FY15-027 for the Laredo Lemurs Baseball 2015 Season Visiting Team and Special Events lodging expenses with TownPlace Suites. The contract amount is not to exceed $111,000.00. Funding is available in the Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau FY 2014-2015 Budget. 18. Consideration to renew the existing annual contract FY14-048 to Southern Sanitation, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $73,627.44, to provide trash collection services for large volume containers. These services will be required for various city operations such as the Airport, Bridge System, Parks and Leisure, Public Access, Fleet Management, Traffic, Transit, Municipal Housing, Environmental Engineering, Utilities, and Solid Waste Departments. The contract vendor is also required to provide these containers for special events such as the Household Collection Event. There will be no price increase during this extension period. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. Funding for these services are available in various departmental funds. 19. Consideration to award a contract for the purchase of motor vehicles requested by Police Department utilizing sole source provider and BuyBoard Cooperative Contract Pricing to the following vendors: 1. Silbee Ford, Silbee, Texas in the amount of $508,543.30 for the purchase of fifteen (15) vehicles; and 2. Victory Police Motorcyles, Tucson, Arizona in the amount of $253,973.20 with a trade allowance of $66,000.00 for a net total of $187,973.20 to purchase of eight (8) motorcycles. Funding is available from 2007 Contractual Obligation Bond Proceeds. 20. Consideration to renew the existing annual contracts FY14-002 for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/service for the City’s Case and John Deere equipment currently awarded to: 1. RDO Equipment, South Fargo, North Dakota, in an amount up to $90,000.00; and 2. Nueces Power Equipment, Corpus Christi, Texas, in an amount up to $50,000.00. All parts will be secured on an as needed basis. There will be no price increase during this extension period. The term of these contracts shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 21. Consideration to renew the existing annual contracts FY14-053 with the following vendors: 1. Laredo Cycle Sports, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $20,000.00, and 2. Corpus Christi Cycles, South Padre Island, Texas in an amount up to $15,000.00, for the purchase of motorcycle Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/services for the City’s Police motorcycles. The term of these contracts shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. All parts and services will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 22. Consideration to renew an existing annual contract FY14-046 to McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Dodge Center, Minnesota in an amount not to exceed $160,000.00, for the purchase of McNeilus Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) equipment repair parts and service for the City’s refuse trucks. There will be no price increase during this extension period. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. All parts and services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 23. Consideration to award contract number FY15-029 to the lowest bidder, Olympia Landscaping, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $20,000.00 for landscaping and lawn maintenance services for the Old Federal Courthouse, and City Hall (Downtown). 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, mulching, and removal and replacement of shrubbery (when needed). 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, additional one (1) years periods each upon mutual agreement of the parties. Services shall be provided twice a month. Funding is available in the Public Works and City Hall Department Funds. 24. Consideration to authorize the purchase of a Modular Building 28 feet by 70 feet, from Ramtech Building System, Mansfield, Texas, through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 463-14 in the amount of $133,830.00. This modular building will be used for the Health Department Northwest WIC Clinic. Currently the City of Laredo Health Department Northwest WIC Clinic Site 13-10 operates in a modular building that was purchased in September of 1999, which is in dire need of repairs. As a full-time clinic, Site 13-10 serves approximately 1,650 participants. Funding is available in the Health Department's WIC Operational Budget. 25. Consideration to renew the existing annual service contracts FY14-051 to the following vendors: 1. LED Electric and Lighting Contractor (Primary Vendor), Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $150,000.00; and 2. Castillo Electric & Facility Services (Secondary Vendor), Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $50,000.00, for electrical repair services to include, but not limited to: minor repairs, maintenance of various systems, subsystems, and/or equipment devices for various City Departments. There will be no price increase during this extension period. The term of these contracts shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in respective departmental budget. 26. Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with RZ Communications, the only authorized dealer for the acquisition of Mobileye Vehicle Detection System and Zebra Mobile Printers, and the purchase of Mobile Computer Terminals (MCT’S) through contract No. DIR-TSO-2520 for the new Police Department patrol vehicles in the amount of $133,468.95. Funding is available in the 2007 Certificate of Obligation Bond. 27. Consideration to award a two (2) year contract FY15-020 to Laredo Spring Water, Laredo, Texas in the estimated annual amount of $30,000.00 for rental of water dispensers and purchase of water for various departments. This is a two (2) year contract and can be extended for one (1) additional one year contract with the same specifications and pricing, upon mutual consent. Funding is available on the respective departmental accounts. 28. Consideration to award contracts for the purchase of heavy equipment and trucks for various city departments utilizing HGAC, BuyBoard, and TXMAS Cooperative Contract Pricing to the following vendors:antex Truck Center, San Antonio, Texas in the amount of $236,271.00 for the purchase of three (3) cab and chassis for three potpatchers; 1. Bergkamp, Salina, Kansas in the amount of $312,612.00 for the purchase of three (3) flameless patcher body’s;ymco, Waco, Texas in the amount of $800,136.00 for the purchase of four (4) street sweepers; 3. Caldwell Country, Caldwell, Texas in the amount of $347,423.00 for the purchase of one (1) aerial bucket truck, three (3) Chevrolet Tahoes, four (4) Chevrolet Colorado Trucks, and one (1) Chevrolet LTZ Suburban; 4. RDO Equipment, San Antonio, Texas in the amount of $302,778.25 for the purchase of one (1) wheel loader and two (2) backhoe loaders; 5. Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, Texas in the amount of $102,776.00 for the purchase of three (3) Ford F250’s and one (1) Ford F150 trucks; 6. Nueces Power Equipment, Laredo, Texas in the amount of $49,953.36 for the purchase of one (1) Broce Broom; 7. Professional Turf Products L.P., San Antonio, Texas in the amount of $54,130.00 for the purchase of one (1) Toro Reel Mower. 8. Funding is available from 2007 Contractual Obligation Bond Proceeds, Sports and Community Venue and Capital Improvement Fund. 29. Consideration to renew the existing annual contract FY13-039 to Romo Contractors, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $150,000.00 for concrete repairs of sidewalks, driveways, and curbs as a result of water line break repairs made by the Utilities Department. All work will be performed on an as needed basis required due to utility repairs. There will be no price increase during this extension period. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. Funding is available in the Water and Wastewater Department Fund. 30. Consideration to renew the existing annual service contract FY14-052 to Delta House Electric & Motor, Freer, Texas in an amount up to $350,000.00 to provide electric motor repair service for the Utilities Department. Repairs are for motors with horsepower ratings from 1/8 HP to 400 HP that are used in water and wastewater operations. There will be no price increase during this extension period. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Utilities Department Fund. 31. Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with Motorola, Inc., through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program contract No. RA05-12, in the amount of $124,528.00 for the purchase of twenty-three (23) mobile radios for the new Police Department patrol vehicles and motorcycles. Funding is available in the 2007 Certificate of Obligation Bond. 32. Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with the sole source provider, Utility Associates, Inc., in the amount of $149,385.00 for the purchase of twenty-three (23) digital video camera systems for the new Police Department patrol vehicles and motorcycles. Funding is available in the 2007 Certificate of Obligation. 33. Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with Motorola Inc., through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program, in the amount of $106,793.75 for the purchase of twenty-five (25) portable radios for the Police Department. Funding is available in the Police Department Trust Fund. 34. Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with Insight Public Sector, through DIR contract No. TSO-2542, in the amount of $68,347.45 for the purchase of hardware equipment in order to replace obsolete equipment from the core infrastructure of the Police Department. This equipment needs to be replaced in order to be in compliance with Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS). Funding is available in the Police Department Trust Fund. 36. Authorizing the City Manager to execute and award a contract to Terracon Consultants, Inc., of Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $44,545.00 for construction material testing services for Sombreretillo Wastewater Treatment Plant Project - Construction of Quivira Drive including the installation of the water and wastewater pipeline. Funding is available in the 2011 Sewer Revenue Bond. 37. Awarding a construction contract to REIM Construction Inc., Mission, Texas in the amount of $1,299,166.90 for the Alta Vista Waterline Replacement Project. The project consists of approximately 11,200 linear feet of 8"-12" PVC water mains with related valves, appurtenances and incidentals. The contract time is one hundred eighty (180) working days. Funding is available in the 2014 Water System Revenue Bond. 38. Authorizing the City Manager to release 3% of the total retainage in the amount of $1,245,631.98, to Pepper-Lawson Waterworks, LLC, Houston, Texas, for South Laredo WWTP Expansion from 6 to 12 MGD. The plant is 96% complete, treating an average of 7.1 MGD, demolition of two (2) structures are pending and punch list items are currently being addressed by the general contractor. The contract amount remains the same at $43,666,280.00. Funding is available in the 2012 Sewer System Revenue Bond and by a $48,750,000 loan from Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). Final approval will also be required from TWDB. 39. Authorizing the City Manager to approve the construction agreement with AEP Texas Central Company in the amount of $88,166.74 for the Jefferson Water Treatment Plant (JWTP) Administration Building Project. This agreement is required in order for AEP to provide all necessary equipment to supply power to the project. Funding is available in the 2013 Water Revenue Bond.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4, an increase of $285,650.00, to the professional engineering services contract with Sherfey Engineering Company, L.L.C., for the 1.75 MGD Sombreretillo Wastewater Treatment Plant. This amendment includes revision to the plans and specifications with the intention of reducing the overall construction costs to meet the City's budget. The total new contract amount including this amendment is $2,235,550.00. Funding is available in the 2011 Sewer Revenue Bond.
Request by Mayor Pete Saenz 1. Presentation by Laredo Housing Authority on providing affordable housing to Laredo. 2. Status report of in-house internal audit approved January 20, 2015. Status report on implementation of light synchronization program as presented by Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. Discussion with possible action to install speed cushions on the 2000 Block of Loma Vista Drive; under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy using District I Discretionary funds. Five (5) speed cushions are being recommended for a total of $20,000.00.
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Esteban Rangel Discussion with possible action to authorize the City Manager to negotiate an inter-local agreement with Webb County to provide Health, EMS and Fire Services in Webb County beyond Laredo city limits, and any related matters.
Request by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez Status update request on Utilities contract awards for improvement projects in the Heights Area.
Request by Council Member Roque Vela, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action to provide financial relief to small businesses that cannot immediately comply with Back Flow Preventer requirements for the Fire Protection System. 2. Status update on the Sports Complex and any related matters, with possible action. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Juan Narvaez)
Discussion with possible action to consider a third request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073 (b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Jesus A. Garcia Perez.
EXECUTIVE SESSION 44. Request for Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code §§551.071(1)(A) and 551.071(2) to consult with City Attorney on contemplated litigation against American Construction Consulting, and a return to open session for possible action. 45. Request for Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1)(a) to consult with attorney on pending litigation: Cause no. 2015CVQ001077-D3; Laredo Merchants Association v. City of Laredo; in the 341st Judicial District Court, Webb County, Texas; and return to open session for possible action. 46. Request for Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071(1)(A) to consult with attorney on pending litigation in Civil Action 5:2014CV00199; Crossett Development I, LLC v. City of Laredo; In the United States District Court for Southern District of Texas, Laredo Division; and return to open session for possible action. 47. Request for Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071(1)(A) to consult with attorney on pending litigation in IIIPG Enterprises, Inc., Mario Sanchez d/b/a Visa Dumpster and Rental Service, and Mario Sanchez d/b/a VI-SA Services and, PedroPete Services, LLC, Plaintiffs v. City of Laredo, Pete Saenz, Rudy Gonzalez, Jr., Esteban Rangel, Alejandro Alex Perez, Jr., Juan Narvaez, Roque Vela Jr., Charlie San Miguel, Roberto Balli, Defendants; Civil Action 5:15-CV-00029; In the United States District Court for Southern District of Texas, Laredo Division; and return to open session for possible action.
Apr 06, 2015 City Council
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués a. Presentation by the Laredo Commission for Women's Hall of Fame Inductees Program. Recognitions a. Recognizing the United South High School Boys Basketball Team for winning the District Championship. b. Recognizing the United South High School Girls Basketball Team on their Class 6A - Region 4 Regional Semi-Finalists.
Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted.
Request by Council Member Charlie San Miguel 1. Discussion with possible action to instruct the Planning and Zoning Commission to review the possibility of adopting a new zoning designation of R1-HD, allowing for a lot size of 3,000 sq. ft. 2. Discussion with possible action to rename Del Mar Boulevard, Bulldog Boulevard from McPherson Avenue to the J.B. Alexander Freshman Campus east of Loop 20.
Consideration to select the new Operator/Manager of the Max Mandel Municipal Golf Course, based on the evaluation of their proposals and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a management agreement for a service contract with a selected company. Funding is available in the Recreation Fund. (Approved by Finance Committee)
Presentation by the Ethics Commission of its Annual Report pursuant to the requirements set out in §8.11 of the Ethics Code.
MOTIONS Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Laredo Development Foundation in the amount of $239,000.00 for the remaining six (6) months of FY 2015-2016. This contract will be a mutual partnership in order to further develop the business and industrial markets of our community. Funding is available in the General Fund. (Approved by Finance Committee)
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES a. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Esteban Rangel of Guillermo "Memo" Castro to the Airport Advisory Board. b. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Esteban Rangel of Patricia Davila to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. c. Appointment by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr., of Justin Hundsnurscher to the Historic District/Landmark Board. d. Appointment by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez of Tommy Gutierrez to the Charter Review Commission. e. Appointment by Council Member Roque Vela, Jr., and Council Member Charlie San Miguel of Paul Saenz to the Regional Mobility Authority Board of Directors. f. Appointment by Council Member Roque Vela, Jr., of Jesus "Chuy" Dominguez to the Charter Review Commission. g. Appointment by Council Member Roberto Balli of Adriana Arce Flores to the Laredo Commission for Women. h. Appointment by Council Member Roberto Balli of Michelle Romani to the Historic District/Landmark Board.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant Project No. 3-48-0136-77-2014 Amendment No.1 in the amount of $678,815.00 and amending the City of Laredo FY2015 Airport Construction Budget for the purpose of Airport improvements. The City’s 10% local match for this grant amendment is $75,424.00. This is part of a multi-year grant totaling $4,881,196.00; funds are available in the Airport Construction Fund. (Approved by Finance & Operations Committees)
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 2. Authorizing the City Manager to convey an easement and right of way to AEP Texas Central Company located at, and to serve the Max Mandel Golf Course Lift Station off FM 1472, one (1) conveyance over a tract of land containing 2,688 square feet of land, more or less, out of a 270.00 acre tract, situated in Porcion 06, Abstract 38 as described in easement conveyance attached as Exhibit "A"; and providing for an effective date. (Approved by Operations Committee) 3. Authorizing the City Manager to approve a sublease of Air Cargo Warehouse space constructed by Air Trade Laredo, LLC, on the leased premises approved by Ordinance No. 2011-O-148 dated November 7, 2011 between the City of Laredo as Lessor and Air Trade Laredo, LLC, as Lessee, for the premises consisting of 27,168 sq. ft., located at 4603 Maher at the Laredo International Airport. Said lease provides for the right to sublease subject to City approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The sublease is to RobertShaw Controls Company, a Delaware Corporation. (Approved by Operations Committee) 4. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Trecon Investments Corporation, as lessee, for a tract of land consisting of 83,425.70 sq. ft., and located on Block No. 23, Tract “2B” at the Laredo Airport, Subdivision Plat. Lease term is for twenty (20) years commencing on May 1, 2015 plus, two (2) consecutive ten (10) year renewal options. Initial monthly rent shall be $2,780.00 and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index; and rent adjustments based on appraisals at each ten (10) year anniversary period; providing for an effective date. (Approved by Finance & Operations Committees) 5. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with Dauntless, a Texas Sole Proprietorship, for approximately 1,460 square feet of building space located at 1701 E. Hillside, Suite No. 2 at the Laredo International Airport, Block 15, Lot 1. The initial monthly rent shall be $1,400.00 and will be adjusted annually according to the changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The term shall commence on May 1, 2015 and shall terminate on April 30, 2016, plus two (2) one-year renewal options until April 30, 2017 and April 30, 2018, providing for an effective date. (Approved by Finance & Operations Committees)
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 2015-O-036 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY 2014-2015 Department of Community Development Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $353,098.00 in order to appropriate Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds available due to a repayment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the cancellation of the Plaza Theater Acquisition project funded with CDBG Funds. 2015-O-037 Amending the City of Laredo's FY 2015 Sports and Community Venue Fund budget by appropriating a drawdown from fund balance in the amount of $525,000.00 for partial payment to Laredo Baseball Holding, Inc. ("LBH") for the leasing and operations of the ballpark. Funding is available in the Sports and Community Venue Fund. 2015-O-038 Amending the City of Laredo's FY 2015 Hotel Motel budget by appropriating expenditures from a draw down of $220,000.00 from the Hotel Motel opening balance to increase the funding transferred out to the Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau in the amount of $200,000.00 for marketing the Lemurs and/or other events at the stadium and $20,000.00 for the Texas Historical Commission tourism product development start-up costs. Furthermore, amending the FY 2015 Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau operating budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $220,000.00, which are being funded by the Hotel Motel Fund. 2015-O-039 Amending Ordinance 2006-O-019 of the City of Laredo authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a kiosk/food stand by adding a meat market to the existing grocery store on Lot 12, Block 446, Eastern Division, located at 202 W. San Carlos Street; providing for publication and effective date. 2015-O-040 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the West 2/3 of Lot 8, Block 876, Eastern Division, located at 2701 N. Meadow Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. 2015-O-041 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Jacaman Ranch Subdivision Unit V, located at 6402 N. Bartlett Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. 2015-O-042 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a restaurant selling alcohol on Lots 1 and 3, Block 367, Western Division, located at 1802 Santa Ursula Avenue; providing for publication and effective date. 2015-O-043 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 3A, Block 1, Encino Plaza Unit 2A, located at 1211 Del Mar Boulevard, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. 2015-O-044 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 2, Block 2, Martinez Business Park Subdivision Unit I, located at 6703 McPherson Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. 2015-O-045 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement renewal with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., for approximately 120 square feet of office space and an exclusive office entry lane of approximately 1,020 square feet at Bridge II. 1. Lease term is for one (1) year commencing April 1, 2015 and ending on March 31, 2016. 2. Monthly rent will be $3,090.00 for approximately 120 square feet of office space and an exclusive office entry lane of approximately 1,020 square feet at Bridge II. The lease may be terminated by either party with a thirty (30) day written notice. 2015-O-046 Amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicle and Traffic, Article VIII, Stopping, Standing or Parking, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Laredo, Specifically, adding Section 19-364(15) which establishes the North and South side of San Lorenzo Drive, as a "No Parking/Tow-Away" Zone, from FM1472 to approximately 500 feet East of FM1472, within city limits of Laredo; providing for severability, effective date and publication. 2015-O-047 Amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances by deleting all existing sections of Chapter 20 entitled “Municipal Court” and replacing with new sections; establishing regulations for the enforcement of the Municipal Code of Ordinances and other applicable codes and laws; establishing rules and procedures for the operation of the municipal court and setting the annual salary of the presiding Municipal Court Judge to $135,000.00; providing authorization to collect civil fines and impose court costs and fees; providing authority to designated code enforcement officers, inspectors, animal control officers or licensed peace officers of the city to issue citations for the enforcement of the code of ordinances and other laws provided herein; providing authority for the issuance of inspection and abatement warrants incidental to the enforcement of any provision of the city code; providing a repealing clause providing a severability clause; providing a penalty clause; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date. (AS AMENDED) (This item replaces agenda item No. 14 , Final Reading of Ordinance No. 2015-O-024)
XI (a) RESOLUTIONS 8. 2015-R-28 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $763,195.00 to fund the Laredo Police Department HIDTA Task Force and a grant in the amount of $47,600.00 to fund the Rio Grande Valley Financial HIDTA Task Force. Both grants are funded by the Executive Office of the President, Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) at no cost to the City. Funding will be used to pay personnel salaries, fringe benefits, overtime, travel and operating expenses from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. Funding for the Rio Grande Valley Financial Task Force will be used for payment of fringe benefits, overtime, and operating expenses from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. 9. 2015-R-29 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a donation from Hill Top Farm, LTD., of the surface only for a tract of land being a detention pond of approximately 5.9869 acres, legally described as Lot 12 -A, Block 22B, Los Presidentes Subdivision, Unit VII as per re-plat recorded in Volume 16, Page 3, Webb County Plat Records, herein provided as Exhibit A. The property will be used for municipal drainage and recreational purposes. 10. 2015-R-30 Authorizing fee waivers and a tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and Arturo Smith Jr., for the rehabilitation of residential property located at 2201 Guerrero St., Lot 1 W1/2-2 Block 1273 Eastern Division. The proposed residential property eligible for rehabilitation includes rehabilitation of the existing 1,107 sq. ft. structure in the total amount of $10,054.08 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 $64.04 and estimated total fee waiver of $307.50 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 11. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo’s 2014 Consolidated One-Year Action Plan for the purpose of reprogramming Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds totaling $892,075.00. It is proposed that the funds be utilized to fund the construction of a soft surface track at De Llano Park, $125,000.00; rehabilitation of the Santo Niño Community Center, $350,000.00; District V Median Beautification Phase III, $63,977.00; and the acquisition, design, and construction of a neighborhood park in the San Francisco neighborhood $353,098.00. It is further proposed that the newly created projects be funded through the use of fund balances and 1canceled projects identified below: CDBG FUND BALANCES TO BE REPROGRAMMED 33rd, 34th, 35th, 36th, 37th, 39th, and 40th Action Years Sidewalks District V Project 37 $3,660 Eistetter Facility Expansion $4,893 Chacon Creek Acquisition $67,843 Sidewalks District V Project 43 $112,874 Taylor Park Parking $653 Eistetter Park Court Shade $4,480 Sidewalks District V Project 57 $62,417 Cigarroa Park Area Improvements $82,157 Total Fund Balances $338,977 PROJECTS TO BE CANCELED Cigarroa Splash Park $200,000 Plaza Theater Acquisition (Repayment) $353,098 Total $553,098 (Approved by Finance Committee) 12. Consideration for approval of the South Laredo Library Facility (Site Work Package which included site work and drainage package, carpentry package, structural steel and roof framing package, glass and glazing package, doors and windows package, millwork package, and metals package) as complete, ratification of change order No. 2, an increase of $19,504.16, ratification of change order No.3, an increase of $18,427.20 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place, and ratification of the release of retainage to American Construction Consulting, LLC., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $1,559,580.41. Funding is available in the Friends of the Library Fund and 2008 C.O. 13. Consideration for approval of the South Laredo Library Facility, trade packages namely: Division 9: Finishes Package including tile work, clay brick pavers, ceiling work, and carpeting work; Division 10: Specialties Package including miscellaneous specialties, solid plastic partitions, flag poles, architectural signage, operable walls, and toilet room accessories as complete, ratification of change order No. 1, for no change in contract amount, ratification of change order No. 2, a decrease of $10,160.52 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place, and ratification of the release of retainage to American Construction Consulting, LLC. Final construction contract amount is $547,229.87. Funding is available in the Friends of the Library Fund, Capital Improvement Fund, and 2006 C.O. 14. Consideration for approval of the South Laredo Library Facility (Masonry and Stucco Package) as complete, ratification of change order No.1, an increase of $2,086.23, ratification of change order No.2, an increase of $5,176.07 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place, and ratification of the release of retainage to American Construction Consulting, LLC., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $340,967.59. Funding is available in the 2008 C.O. 15. Consideration for approval of the South Laredo Library Facility (Painting Package) as complete, ratification of change order No.1, a decrease of $570.25 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place, and ratification of the release of retainage to American Construction Consulting, LLC., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $99,479.75. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund. 16. Consideration for approval of the San Jose Subdivision Block Wall as complete, release of retainage, and approval of final payment in the amount of $3,850.00 to Zavala’s Construction, Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $57,850.00. Funding is available in the 2010 C.O. and 2014 C.O. 17. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into contract FY15-027 for the Laredo Lemurs Baseball 2015 Season Visiting Team and Special Events lodging expenses with TownPlace Suites. The contract amount is not to exceed $111,000.00. Funding is available in the Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau FY 2014-2015 Budget. 18. Consideration to renew the existing annual contract FY14-048 to Southern Sanitation, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $73,627.44, to provide trash collection services for large volume containers. These services will be required for various city operations such as the Airport, Bridge System, Parks and Leisure, Public Access, Fleet Management, Traffic, Transit, Municipal Housing, Environmental Engineering, Utilities, and Solid Waste Departments. The contract vendor is also required to provide these containers for special events such as the Household Collection Event. There will be no price increase during this extension period. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. Funding for these services are available in various departmental funds. 19. Consideration to award a contract for the purchase of motor vehicles requested by Police Department utilizing sole source provider and BuyBoard Cooperative Contract Pricing to the following vendors: 1. Silbee Ford, Silbee, Texas in the amount of $508,543.30 for the purchase of fifteen (15) vehicles; and 2. Victory Police Motorcyles, Tucson, Arizona in the amount of $253,973.20 with a trade allowance of $66,000.00 for a net total of $187,973.20 to purchase of eight (8) motorcycles. Funding is available from 2007 Contractual Obligation Bond Proceeds. 20. Consideration to renew the existing annual contracts FY14-002 for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/service for the City’s Case and John Deere equipment currently awarded to: 1. RDO Equipment, South Fargo, North Dakota, in an amount up to $90,000.00; and 2. Nueces Power Equipment, Corpus Christi, Texas, in an amount up to $50,000.00. All parts will be secured on an as needed basis. There will be no price increase during this extension period. The term of these contracts shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 21. Consideration to renew the existing annual contracts FY14-053 with the following vendors: 1. Laredo Cycle Sports, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $20,000.00, and 2. Corpus Christi Cycles, South Padre Island, Texas in an amount up to $15,000.00, for the purchase of motorcycle Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/services for the City’s Police motorcycles. The term of these contracts shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. All parts and services will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 22. Consideration to renew an existing annual contract FY14-046 to McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, Dodge Center, Minnesota in an amount not to exceed $160,000.00, for the purchase of McNeilus Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) equipment repair parts and service for the City’s refuse trucks. There will be no price increase during this extension period. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. All parts and services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 23. Consideration to award contract number FY15-029 to the lowest bidder, Olympia Landscaping, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $20,000.00 for landscaping and lawn maintenance services for the Old Federal Courthouse, and City Hall (Downtown). 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, mulching, and removal and replacement of shrubbery (when needed). 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, additional one (1) years periods each upon mutual agreement of the parties. Services shall be provided twice a month. Funding is available in the Public Works and City Hall Department Funds. 24. Consideration to authorize the purchase of a Modular Building 28 feet by 70 feet, from Ramtech Building System, Mansfield, Texas, through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 463-14 in the amount of $133,830.00. This modular building will be used for the Health Department Northwest WIC Clinic. Currently the City of Laredo Health Department Northwest WIC Clinic Site 13-10 operates in a modular building that was purchased in September of 1999, which is in dire need of repairs. As a full-time clinic, Site 13-10 serves approximately 1,650 participants. Funding is available in the Health Department's WIC Operational Budget. 25. Consideration to renew the existing annual service contracts FY14-051 to the following vendors: 1. LED Electric and Lighting Contractor (Primary Vendor), Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $150,000.00; and 2. Castillo Electric & Facility Services (Secondary Vendor), Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $50,000.00, for electrical repair services to include, but not limited to: minor repairs, maintenance of various systems, subsystems, and/or equipment devices for various City Departments. There will be no price increase during this extension period. The term of these contracts shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in respective departmental budget. 26. Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with RZ Communications, the only authorized dealer for the acquisition of Mobileye Vehicle Detection System and Zebra Mobile Printers, and the purchase of Mobile Computer Terminals (MCT’S) through contract No. DIR-TSO-2520 for the new Police Department patrol vehicles in the amount of $133,468.95. Funding is available in the 2007 Certificate of Obligation Bond. 27. Consideration to award a two (2) year contract FY15-020 to Laredo Spring Water, Laredo, Texas in the estimated annual amount of $30,000.00 for rental of water dispensers and purchase of water for various departments. This is a two (2) year contract and can be extended for one (1) additional one year contract with the same specifications and pricing, upon mutual consent. Funding is available on the respective departmental accounts. 28. Consideration to award contracts for the purchase of heavy equipment and trucks for various city departments utilizing HGAC, BuyBoard, and TXMAS Cooperative Contract Pricing to the following vendors:antex Truck Center, San Antonio, Texas in the amount of $236,271.00 for the purchase of three (3) cab and chassis for three potpatchers; 1. Bergkamp, Salina, Kansas in the amount of $312,612.00 for the purchase of three (3) flameless patcher body’s;ymco, Waco, Texas in the amount of $800,136.00 for the purchase of four (4) street sweepers; 3. Caldwell Country, Caldwell, Texas in the amount of $347,423.00 for the purchase of one (1) aerial bucket truck, three (3) Chevrolet Tahoes, four (4) Chevrolet Colorado Trucks, and one (1) Chevrolet LTZ Suburban; 4. RDO Equipment, San Antonio, Texas in the amount of $302,778.25 for the purchase of one (1) wheel loader and two (2) backhoe loaders; 5. Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, Texas in the amount of $102,776.00 for the purchase of three (3) Ford F250’s and one (1) Ford F150 trucks; 6. Nueces Power Equipment, Laredo, Texas in the amount of $49,953.36 for the purchase of one (1) Broce Broom; 7. Professional Turf Products L.P., San Antonio, Texas in the amount of $54,130.00 for the purchase of one (1) Toro Reel Mower. 8. Funding is available from 2007 Contractual Obligation Bond Proceeds, Sports and Community Venue and Capital Improvement Fund. 29. Consideration to renew the existing annual contract FY13-039 to Romo Contractors, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $150,000.00 for concrete repairs of sidewalks, driveways, and curbs as a result of water line break repairs made by the Utilities Department. All work will be performed on an as needed basis required due to utility repairs. There will be no price increase during this extension period. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. Funding is available in the Water and Wastewater Department Fund. 30. Consideration to renew the existing annual service contract FY14-052 to Delta House Electric & Motor, Freer, Texas in an amount up to $350,000.00 to provide electric motor repair service for the Utilities Department. Repairs are for motors with horsepower ratings from 1/8 HP to 400 HP that are used in water and wastewater operations. There will be no price increase during this extension period. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Utilities Department Fund. 31. Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with Motorola, Inc., through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program contract No. RA05-12, in the amount of $124,528.00 for the purchase of twenty-three (23) mobile radios for the new Police Department patrol vehicles and motorcycles. Funding is available in the 2007 Certificate of Obligation Bond. 32. Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with the sole source provider, Utility Associates, Inc., in the amount of $149,385.00 for the purchase of twenty-three (23) digital video camera systems for the new Police Department patrol vehicles and motorcycles. Funding is available in the 2007 Certificate of Obligation. 33. Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with Motorola Inc., through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program, in the amount of $106,793.75 for the purchase of twenty-five (25) portable radios for the Police Department. Funding is available in the Police Department Trust Fund. 34. Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with Insight Public Sector, through DIR contract No. TSO-2542, in the amount of $68,347.45 for the purchase of hardware equipment in order to replace obsolete equipment from the core infrastructure of the Police Department. This equipment needs to be replaced in order to be in compliance with Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS). Funding is available in the Police Department Trust Fund. 36. Authorizing the City Manager to execute and award a contract to Terracon Consultants, Inc., of Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $44,545.00 for construction material testing services for Sombreretillo Wastewater Treatment Plant Project - Construction of Quivira Drive including the installation of the water and wastewater pipeline. Funding is available in the 2011 Sewer Revenue Bond. 37. Awarding a construction contract to REIM Construction Inc., Mission, Texas in the amount of $1,299,166.90 for the Alta Vista Waterline Replacement Project. The project consists of approximately 11,200 linear feet of 8"-12" PVC water mains with related valves, appurtenances and incidentals. The contract time is one hundred eighty (180) working days. Funding is available in the 2014 Water System Revenue Bond. 38. Authorizing the City Manager to release 3% of the total retainage in the amount of $1,245,631.98, to Pepper-Lawson Waterworks, LLC, Houston, Texas, for South Laredo WWTP Expansion from 6 to 12 MGD. The plant is 96% complete, treating an average of 7.1 MGD, demolition of two (2) structures are pending and punch list items are currently being addressed by the general contractor. The contract amount remains the same at $43,666,280.00. Funding is available in the 2012 Sewer System Revenue Bond and by a $48,750,000 loan from Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). Final approval will also be required from TWDB. 39. Authorizing the City Manager to approve the construction agreement with AEP Texas Central Company in the amount of $88,166.74 for the Jefferson Water Treatment Plant (JWTP) Administration Building Project. This agreement is required in order for AEP to provide all necessary equipment to supply power to the project. Funding is available in the 2013 Water Revenue Bond.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4, an increase of $285,650.00, to the professional engineering services contract with Sherfey Engineering Company, L.L.C., for the 1.75 MGD Sombreretillo Wastewater Treatment Plant. This amendment includes revision to the plans and specifications with the intention of reducing the overall construction costs to meet the City's budget. The total new contract amount including this amendment is $2,235,550.00. Funding is available in the 2011 Sewer Revenue Bond.
Request by Mayor Pete Saenz 1. Presentation by Laredo Housing Authority on providing affordable housing to Laredo. 2. Status report of in-house internal audit approved January 20, 2015. Status report on implementation of light synchronization program as presented by Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. Discussion with possible action to install speed cushions on the 2000 Block of Loma Vista Drive; under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy using District I Discretionary funds. Five (5) speed cushions are being recommended for a total of $20,000.00.
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Esteban Rangel Discussion with possible action to authorize the City Manager to negotiate an inter-local agreement with Webb County to provide Health, EMS and Fire Services in Webb County beyond Laredo city limits, and any related matters.
Request by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez Status update request on Utilities contract awards for improvement projects in the Heights Area.
Request by Council Member Roque Vela, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action to provide financial relief to small businesses that cannot immediately comply with Back Flow Preventer requirements for the Fire Protection System. 2. Status update on the Sports Complex and any related matters, with possible action. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Juan Narvaez)
Discussion with possible action to consider a third request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073 (b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Jesus A. Garcia Perez.
EXECUTIVE SESSION 44. Request for Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code §§551.071(1)(A) and 551.071(2) to consult with City Attorney on contemplated litigation against American Construction Consulting, and a return to open session for possible action. 45. Request for Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1)(a) to consult with attorney on pending litigation: Cause no. 2015CVQ001077-D3; Laredo Merchants Association v. City of Laredo; in the 341st Judicial District Court, Webb County, Texas; and return to open session for possible action. 46. Request for Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071(1)(A) to consult with attorney on pending litigation in Civil Action 5:2014CV00199; Crossett Development I, LLC v. City of Laredo; In the United States District Court for Southern District of Texas, Laredo Division; and return to open session for possible action. 47. Request for Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071(1)(A) to consult with attorney on pending litigation in IIIPG Enterprises, Inc., Mario Sanchez d/b/a Visa Dumpster and Rental Service, and Mario Sanchez d/b/a VI-SA Services and, PedroPete Services, LLC, Plaintiffs v. City of Laredo, Pete Saenz, Rudy Gonzalez, Jr., Esteban Rangel, Alejandro Alex Perez, Jr., Juan Narvaez, Roque Vela Jr., Charlie San Miguel, Roberto Balli, Defendants; Civil Action 5:15-CV-00029; In the United States District Court for Southern District of Texas, Laredo Division; and return to open session for possible action.