INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 1. Amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicle and Traffic, Article VIII, Stopping, Standing or Parking, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Laredo: Specifically adding Section19-364 (17) which establishes the South side of the 2100 block of Ash Street, between Buena Vista Avenue and Bartlett Avenue., as a "No Parking Anytime/Tow Away" Zone; providing severability and for an effective date and publication. Ordinance Introduction: City Council 2. Designating as a one-way eastbound on the 2100 block of Ash Street, between Buena Vista Avenue and Bartlett Avenue; during the peak hours of 7:45 A.M. to 8:45 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday thru Friday, during school days for J. W. Nixon High School, providing for the installation of appropriate signs to indicate one-way traffic; and providing for publication and effective date. Ordinance Introduction: City Council
MOTIONS 3. Authorizing the City Manager to award a three (3) year Professional Service Contract to the best value applicant, BBVA Compass Bank, for depository banking services for fiscal years 2016 through 2018 at a net estimated cost of $191,409.00. The contract has an additional two (2) year extension option. (Approved by Operations Committee on July 28th, and the Finance Committee recommended the contract be awarded to Plains Capital Bank). Motion to approve. Moved: Cm. Rangel Second: Cm. Altgelt For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Cm. San Miguel was not present. 4. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the 2015 Consolidated One-Year Action Plan to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by including $184,289.00 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to undertake the Downtown Athletic Club at the Southern Hotel to replace the proposed Demolition of Substandard Structures project. Motion to approve. Moved: Cm. Rangel Second: Cm. Altgelt For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Cm. San Miguel was not present.
5. Discussion with possible action on the status of the City's Comprehensive Plan. City Manager Jesus Olivares reported that they had received three proposals for Mayor and Council to consider. He added that they were being graded and should be ready by the next Council meeting on the 17th. 6. Discussion with possible action regarding the proposed fiscal year 2015-2016 annual budget. A. INTRODUCTION OF THE BUDGET Jesus M. Olivares, City Manager City Manager Jesus Olivares reported that they made a presentation at the last Special City Council meeting on the balanced budget. B. PROPOSED BUDGET & GENERAL FUND HIGHLIGHTS Martin Aleman, Budget Manager
5. Discussion with possible action on the status of the City's Comprehensive Plan. City Manager Jesus Olivares reported that they had received three proposals for Mayor and Council to consider. He added that they were being graded and should be ready by the next Council meeting on the 17th. 6. Discussion with possible action regarding the proposed fiscal year 2015-2016 annual budget. A. INTRODUCTION OF THE BUDGET Jesus M. Olivares, City Manager City Manager Jesus Olivares reported that they made a presentation at the last Special City Council meeting on the balanced budget. B. PROPOSED BUDGET & GENERAL FUND HIGHLIGHTS Martin Aleman, Budget Manager
5. Discussion with possible action on the status of the City's Comprehensive Plan. City Manager Jesus Olivares reported that they had received three proposals for Mayor and Council to consider. He added that they were being graded and should be ready by the next Council meeting on the 17th. 6. Discussion with possible action regarding the proposed fiscal year 2015-2016 annual budget. A. INTRODUCTION OF THE BUDGET Jesus M. Olivares, City Manager City Manager Jesus Olivares reported that they made a presentation at the last Special City Council meeting on the balanced budget. B. PROPOSED BUDGET & GENERAL FUND HIGHLIGHTS Martin Aleman, Budget Manager
Aug 10, 2015 City Council Budget Workshop
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 1. Amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicle and Traffic, Article VIII, Stopping, Standing or Parking, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Laredo: Specifically adding Section19-364 (17) which establishes the South side of the 2100 block of Ash Street, between Buena Vista Avenue and Bartlett Avenue., as a "No Parking Anytime/Tow Away" Zone; providing severability and for an effective date and publication. Ordinance Introduction: City Council 2. Designating as a one-way eastbound on the 2100 block of Ash Street, between Buena Vista Avenue and Bartlett Avenue; during the peak hours of 7:45 A.M. to 8:45 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday thru Friday, during school days for J. W. Nixon High School, providing for the installation of appropriate signs to indicate one-way traffic; and providing for publication and effective date. Ordinance Introduction: City Council
MOTIONS 3. Authorizing the City Manager to award a three (3) year Professional Service Contract to the best value applicant, BBVA Compass Bank, for depository banking services for fiscal years 2016 through 2018 at a net estimated cost of $191,409.00. The contract has an additional two (2) year extension option. (Approved by Operations Committee on July 28th, and the Finance Committee recommended the contract be awarded to Plains Capital Bank). Motion to approve. Moved: Cm. Rangel Second: Cm. Altgelt For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Cm. San Miguel was not present. 4. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the 2015 Consolidated One-Year Action Plan to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by including $184,289.00 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to undertake the Downtown Athletic Club at the Southern Hotel to replace the proposed Demolition of Substandard Structures project. Motion to approve. Moved: Cm. Rangel Second: Cm. Altgelt For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Cm. San Miguel was not present.
5. Discussion with possible action on the status of the City's Comprehensive Plan. City Manager Jesus Olivares reported that they had received three proposals for Mayor and Council to consider. He added that they were being graded and should be ready by the next Council meeting on the 17th. 6. Discussion with possible action regarding the proposed fiscal year 2015-2016 annual budget. A. INTRODUCTION OF THE BUDGET Jesus M. Olivares, City Manager City Manager Jesus Olivares reported that they made a presentation at the last Special City Council meeting on the balanced budget. B. PROPOSED BUDGET & GENERAL FUND HIGHLIGHTS Martin Aleman, Budget Manager
5. Discussion with possible action on the status of the City's Comprehensive Plan. City Manager Jesus Olivares reported that they had received three proposals for Mayor and Council to consider. He added that they were being graded and should be ready by the next Council meeting on the 17th. 6. Discussion with possible action regarding the proposed fiscal year 2015-2016 annual budget. A. INTRODUCTION OF THE BUDGET Jesus M. Olivares, City Manager City Manager Jesus Olivares reported that they made a presentation at the last Special City Council meeting on the balanced budget. B. PROPOSED BUDGET & GENERAL FUND HIGHLIGHTS Martin Aleman, Budget Manager
5. Discussion with possible action on the status of the City's Comprehensive Plan. City Manager Jesus Olivares reported that they had received three proposals for Mayor and Council to consider. He added that they were being graded and should be ready by the next Council meeting on the 17th. 6. Discussion with possible action regarding the proposed fiscal year 2015-2016 annual budget. A. INTRODUCTION OF THE BUDGET Jesus M. Olivares, City Manager City Manager Jesus Olivares reported that they made a presentation at the last Special City Council meeting on the balanced budget. B. PROPOSED BUDGET & GENERAL FUND HIGHLIGHTS Martin Aleman, Budget Manager