COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués Invitation by Sylvia O. Praesel on the upcoming CAPED presentation set for Monday, July 25, 2016 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m, hosted by Small Business Development Center to be held at TAMIU, Student Center Ballroom. 1. Recognitions Recognizing Daniel Figueroa for 13 consecutive years of perfect attendance and academic excellence such as being on the J.B. Alexander High School Magnet Program, Distinguished Achievement Program, National Honor Society, TEXPrep Tamiu Graduate, Mighty Bulldog Band Drum Major, Over 1500 Community Service Hours. He received the John Philip Sousa Award at his senior concert, he was nominated for the award by his band director Mr. Jose Valenzuela.The award recognizes superior musicianship, dependability, loyalty, and cooperation.
Citizen comments 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public hearing allowing interested persons to comment on the proposed amendment to the City of Laredo’s 2016 One Year Action Plan for the purpose of reprogramming Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds totaling $562,827.00 for the Bethany House Supportive Services Project in the amount of $62,000.00 and for the purchase of a Fire Engine for Fire Station # 14 (Cielito Lindo) in the amount of $500,827.00. It is further proposed that the newly created project will be funded through the use of fund balances from completed and a canceled project from the 35th - 40th Action Year (AY) as listed below: (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) 35th Action Year Project Balances $925.00 37th Action Year Project Balances $52,543.00 38th Action Year Project Balances $13,349.00 39th Action Year Project Balances $32,108.00 39th Action Year Administrative Balances $124,452.00 40th Action Year Project Balances $110,505.00 40th Action Year Administrative Balances $228,945.00 TOTAL $562,827.00 Also allowing interested persons to comment on the proposed amendment to reprogram a total of $242,089.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds. It is proposed that the funds be reprogrammed for the construction of the Fernando Salinas Elderly Rental Housing Units. Funds will be derived from fund balance from completed projects in the following amounts: Elderly Rental Housing Project $76,975.00 2015 Downpayment Assistance Program $122,126.00 LA Terraza Project $42,988.00 TOTAL $242,089.00 2. Public hearing and Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend Article VI [Investment Policy] of Chapter 2 [Administration] of the Code of Ordinance in order to: Adjust the Broker/Dealer list in order to have Article VI of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinance to conform with Chapter 2256 of the Government Code, popularly known as "The Public Funds Investment Act" of the Texas Government Code; and 1. 2. Provide for an effective date. (Approved by Finance Committee) 3. Public hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a voucher payment reimbursement of additional funds in the amount of $50,562.00 (for clinic operations- one (1) vehicle, phone system upgrade, travel, and moving of clinic, previously $350,000.00 had been accepted for remodeling roof repairs of the Santo Nino Community Center) from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and amending the FY 2015-2016 Health Department Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures for a total of $6,015,388.00 for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) for the period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) 4. Public hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a contract amendment from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and amending the FY 2015-2016 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $4,018.00 for an award amount of $331,135.00, with an in-kind match of $33,114.00 for a total award of $728,498.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program for the term period from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) 5. Public hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), amending the FY 2015-2016 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $405,010.00, and amending the FY 2015-2016 full time equivalent (FTE) listing by adding the following three (3) positions: one (1) RN, Nurse Practitioner Supervisor, R40, One (1) Caseworker, R34 and One (1) Clerk III, R27. This project will further support the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to provide primary care, women’s preventive health care, prenatal care, family planning, chronic disease prevention clinic services, diagnostic, and laboratory services to an additional 350 women for the term period from July 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017 and can be renewed for up to 2 years contingent on funding availability. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) 6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1A, Block 1, McPherson Square Subdivision, located at 6102 McPherson Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the zone change to be presented before Council. District V 7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the North 92.6 feet of Lots 5 and 6, Block 369, Eastern Division, located 101 W. Locust Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-O (Residential/Office District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the zone change. The applicant has exercised the right to appeal to Council. District IV 8. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for children’s amusement services (indoors) on Lot 3, Block 1, San Isidro / McPherson No. III Subdivision, located at 9902 Crystal Court, Suites 103, 104 and 105; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District VI 9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the East half (1/2) of Lot 6, Block 765, Western Division, located at 2820 San Agustin Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the zone change to be presented before the City Council. District VIII 10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 18.09 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located South of Dorel Drive and Cheyenne Drive Intersection from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District II 11. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Oil and/or Gas Extraction and Production, plug/abandonment of McNary-Ramsey #1 Well on one acre, located North of Wormser Road and East of Cuatro Vientos Road; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District I 12. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 11-A, Block 1211, Eastern Division, located at 603 N. Malinche Avenue, from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the zone change. District III 13. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo 2015-2016 Auto Theft Task Force Fund and General Fund Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $3,642.00, respectively; and to amend the FTE's by reducing one Sergeant position and adding one Lieutenant position as awarded by the Texas Auto Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority. The grant award is in the amount of $637,768.00 with a cash match of $341,959.00 for a total grant amount of $979,727.00. The performance period is September 1, 2016 through August 31,2017. Funding for the local match is available in the General Fund. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) (Recess) (Press Availability)
STAFF REPORTS 64. Update on the LEED Study report by Robert Sepulveda from Sepulveda Associates Architects, Inc. on the construction of the New Fire Station #8, with possible action. 65. Discussion with possible action to approve the proposed Charter Amendments to be placed on the ballot on November 8, 2016, resulting from action taken at the Charter Amendment Workshop held on Tuesday, July 12, 2016.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public hearing allowing interested persons to comment on the proposed amendment to the City of Laredo’s 2016 One Year Action Plan for the purpose of reprogramming Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds totaling $562,827.00 for the Bethany House Supportive Services Project in the amount of $62,000.00 and for the purchase of a Fire Engine for Fire Station # 14 (Cielito Lindo) in the amount of $500,827.00. It is further proposed that the newly created project will be funded through the use of fund balances from completed and a canceled project from the 35th - 40th Action Year (AY) as listed below: (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) 35th Action Year Project Balances $925.00 37th Action Year Project Balances $52,543.00 38th Action Year Project Balances $13,349.00 39th Action Year Project Balances $32,108.00 39th Action Year Administrative Balances $124,452.00 40th Action Year Project Balances $110,505.00 40th Action Year Administrative Balances $228,945.00 TOTAL $562,827.00 Also allowing interested persons to comment on the proposed amendment to reprogram a total of $242,089.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds. It is proposed that the funds be reprogrammed for the construction of the Fernando Salinas Elderly Rental Housing Units. Funds will be derived from fund balance from completed projects in the following amounts: Elderly Rental Housing Project $76,975.00 2015 Downpayment Assistance Program $122,126.00 LA Terraza Project $42,988.00 TOTAL $242,089.00 2. Public hearing and Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend Article VI [Investment Policy] of Chapter 2 [Administration] of the Code of Ordinance in order to: Adjust the Broker/Dealer list in order to have Article VI of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinance to conform with Chapter 2256 of the Government Code, popularly known as "The Public Funds Investment Act" of the Texas Government Code; and 1. 2. Provide for an effective date. (Approved by Finance Committee) 3. Public hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a voucher payment reimbursement of additional funds in the amount of $50,562.00 (for clinic operations- one (1) vehicle, phone system upgrade, travel, and moving of clinic, previously $350,000.00 had been accepted for remodeling roof repairs of the Santo Nino Community Center) from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and amending the FY 2015-2016 Health Department Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures for a total of $6,015,388.00 for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) for the period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) 4. Public hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a contract amendment from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and amending the FY 2015-2016 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $4,018.00 for an award amount of $331,135.00, with an in-kind match of $33,114.00 for a total award of $728,498.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program for the term period from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) 5. Public hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), amending the FY 2015-2016 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $405,010.00, and amending the FY 2015-2016 full time equivalent (FTE) listing by adding the following three (3) positions: one (1) RN, Nurse Practitioner Supervisor, R40, One (1) Caseworker, R34 and One (1) Clerk III, R27. This project will further support the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to provide primary care, women’s preventive health care, prenatal care, family planning, chronic disease prevention clinic services, diagnostic, and laboratory services to an additional 350 women for the term period from July 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017 and can be renewed for up to 2 years contingent on funding availability. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) 6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1A, Block 1, McPherson Square Subdivision, located at 6102 McPherson Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the zone change to be presented before Council. District V 7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the North 92.6 feet of Lots 5 and 6, Block 369, Eastern Division, located 101 W. Locust Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-O (Residential/Office District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the zone change. The applicant has exercised the right to appeal to Council. District IV 8. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for children’s amusement services (indoors) on Lot 3, Block 1, San Isidro / McPherson No. III Subdivision, located at 9902 Crystal Court, Suites 103, 104 and 105; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District VI 9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the East half (1/2) of Lot 6, Block 765, Western Division, located at 2820 San Agustin Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the zone change to be presented before the City Council. District VIII 10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 18.09 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located South of Dorel Drive and Cheyenne Drive Intersection from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District II 11. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Oil and/or Gas Extraction and Production, plug/abandonment of McNary-Ramsey #1 Well on one acre, located North of Wormser Road and East of Cuatro Vientos Road; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District I 12. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 11-A, Block 1211, Eastern Division, located at 603 N. Malinche Avenue, from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the zone change. District III 13. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo 2015-2016 Auto Theft Task Force Fund and General Fund Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $3,642.00, respectively; and to amend the FTE's by reducing one Sergeant position and adding one Lieutenant position as awarded by the Texas Auto Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority. The grant award is in the amount of $637,768.00 with a cash match of $341,959.00 for a total grant amount of $979,727.00. The performance period is September 1, 2016 through August 31,2017. Funding for the local match is available in the General Fund. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) (Recess) (Press Availability)
RESOLUTIONS 33. 2016-R-88 Amending Resolution #2016-R-64 by adding one (1) additional memorandum of understanding to the list of cooperative working agreements/mutual assistance agreements/memorandums of understanding between the City of Laredo Police Department and various federal, state and local agencies, including but not limited to: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), SCAN, et al., a comprehensive list is attached hereto as “Exhibit A”. The Police Department’s participation is part of the community service provided to our citizens, with no cost to the City of Laredo. 34. 2016-R-93 Resolution authorizing the consolidation of the Scott-Sanchez Street Railroad Grade Separation Study (CSJ #0922-33-105) with TxDOT contract No. 83-5IDP5050 for a broader study to include the Union Pacific rail corridor.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public hearing allowing interested persons to comment on the proposed amendment to the City of Laredo’s 2016 One Year Action Plan for the purpose of reprogramming Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds totaling $562,827.00 for the Bethany House Supportive Services Project in the amount of $62,000.00 and for the purchase of a Fire Engine for Fire Station # 14 (Cielito Lindo) in the amount of $500,827.00. It is further proposed that the newly created project will be funded through the use of fund balances from completed and a canceled project from the 35th - 40th Action Year (AY) as listed below: (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) 35th Action Year Project Balances $925.00 37th Action Year Project Balances $52,543.00 38th Action Year Project Balances $13,349.00 39th Action Year Project Balances $32,108.00 39th Action Year Administrative Balances $124,452.00 40th Action Year Project Balances $110,505.00 40th Action Year Administrative Balances $228,945.00 TOTAL $562,827.00 Also allowing interested persons to comment on the proposed amendment to reprogram a total of $242,089.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds. It is proposed that the funds be reprogrammed for the construction of the Fernando Salinas Elderly Rental Housing Units. Funds will be derived from fund balance from completed projects in the following amounts: Elderly Rental Housing Project $76,975.00 2015 Downpayment Assistance Program $122,126.00 LA Terraza Project $42,988.00 TOTAL $242,089.00 2. Public hearing and Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend Article VI [Investment Policy] of Chapter 2 [Administration] of the Code of Ordinance in order to: Adjust the Broker/Dealer list in order to have Article VI of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinance to conform with Chapter 2256 of the Government Code, popularly known as "The Public Funds Investment Act" of the Texas Government Code; and 1. 2. Provide for an effective date. (Approved by Finance Committee) 3. Public hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a voucher payment reimbursement of additional funds in the amount of $50,562.00 (for clinic operations- one (1) vehicle, phone system upgrade, travel, and moving of clinic, previously $350,000.00 had been accepted for remodeling roof repairs of the Santo Nino Community Center) from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and amending the FY 2015-2016 Health Department Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures for a total of $6,015,388.00 for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) for the period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) 4. Public hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a contract amendment from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and amending the FY 2015-2016 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $4,018.00 for an award amount of $331,135.00, with an in-kind match of $33,114.00 for a total award of $728,498.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program for the term period from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) 5. Public hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), amending the FY 2015-2016 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $405,010.00, and amending the FY 2015-2016 full time equivalent (FTE) listing by adding the following three (3) positions: one (1) RN, Nurse Practitioner Supervisor, R40, One (1) Caseworker, R34 and One (1) Clerk III, R27. This project will further support the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to provide primary care, women’s preventive health care, prenatal care, family planning, chronic disease prevention clinic services, diagnostic, and laboratory services to an additional 350 women for the term period from July 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017 and can be renewed for up to 2 years contingent on funding availability. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) 6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1A, Block 1, McPherson Square Subdivision, located at 6102 McPherson Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the zone change to be presented before Council. District V 7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the North 92.6 feet of Lots 5 and 6, Block 369, Eastern Division, located 101 W. Locust Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-O (Residential/Office District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the zone change. The applicant has exercised the right to appeal to Council. District IV 8. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for children’s amusement services (indoors) on Lot 3, Block 1, San Isidro / McPherson No. III Subdivision, located at 9902 Crystal Court, Suites 103, 104 and 105; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District VI 9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the East half (1/2) of Lot 6, Block 765, Western Division, located at 2820 San Agustin Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the zone change to be presented before the City Council. District VIII 10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 18.09 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located South of Dorel Drive and Cheyenne Drive Intersection from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District II 11. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Oil and/or Gas Extraction and Production, plug/abandonment of McNary-Ramsey #1 Well on one acre, located North of Wormser Road and East of Cuatro Vientos Road; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District I 12. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 11-A, Block 1211, Eastern Division, located at 603 N. Malinche Avenue, from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the zone change. District III 13. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo 2015-2016 Auto Theft Task Force Fund and General Fund Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $3,642.00, respectively; and to amend the FTE's by reducing one Sergeant position and adding one Lieutenant position as awarded by the Texas Auto Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority. The grant award is in the amount of $637,768.00 with a cash match of $341,959.00 for a total grant amount of $979,727.00. The performance period is September 1, 2016 through August 31,2017. Funding for the local match is available in the General Fund. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) (Recess) (Press Availability)
A. Request by Council Member George Altgelt a. Discussion with possible action on how to implement the Texas Work Force Commission Study for the Laredo area and South Texas area regarding a living wage for all City of Laredo employees and people working within City Limits. b. Discussion with possible action to direct the City Manager to negotiate and bring to fruition an agreement with Mines Road Development Ltd., for the construction of infrastructural improvements in the Mines Road area from approximately Cerralvo Dr. to Zebra Dr. for purposes of enhancing traffic connectivity and circulation in that general area.
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.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 14. Authorizing the City Manager to convey a tract of land to The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation as part of a signed agreement from 1999. This property is a Tract of Land Containing 43,653.78 SQ. FT. (1.0022 Acres), out of Block 28, of the Subdivision Plat of Laredo Airport, as Recorded in Volume 5, Page 1, Webb County Plat Records, in the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committees) 15. Authorizing the City Manager to approve a sublease for a portion of Hangar 1307, consisting of 3,810 square feet on the leased premises approved by Ordinance No. 2004-O-184 dated August 02, 2004 between the City of Laredo as LESSOR and Ronny Salamon, d/b/a Avionics Services International, as LESSEE located at 4400 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. This proposed sublease is to the Texas Department of Public Safety, as SUB-LESSEE. (Approved by Operations Committee) 16. Amending Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo by adopting Chapter 11 of the 2015 edition of the International Residential Code (IRC), 1. adopting the 2015 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2. repealing all ordinances and/or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing for publication and effective date. 17. Requiring that all executive sessions during regularly scheduled or special city council meetings be audio recorded pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.103. 18. An Ordinance approving the adoption of a pet policy agreement for all single-family units managed on behalf of the City of Laredo Airport's Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program and the Jose A. Flores Duplexes located at the Old Air Force Base; setting forth the terms and conditions by which tenants shall be allowed to keep a maximum of two (2) pets per leased unit; establishing non-refundable one hundred ($100.00) dollar security deposit fee effective October 1, 2016; prescribing other miscellaneous requirements for administration and enforcement of the agreement; providing for indemnification of the Laredo Municipal Housing, its agents, and employees; and providing for an effective date. (Approved by Operations Committee) 19. Amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicle and Traffic, Article VIII, Stopping or Parking, Section 19-364, Restricted Parking Areas, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Laredo: Specifically adding Sub-Section 19-364 (18) which establishes the East and West side of Northcrest Drive, between Shiloh Drive and Northstar Drive, as a "No Parking Anytime/Tow Away" Zone; providing severability and for an effective date and publication. (Approved by Operations Committee) 20. Setting the maximum speed limit on that section of Highway FM 1472 approximately 0.285 of a mile north of La Bota Ranch to 0.100 of a mile north of Killam Industrial Boulevard, within the city limits of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, as 45 MPH, Northbound only, from Mile Point 13.400 to Mile Point 14.460 as defined in the Texas Department of Transportation Control Section Map 2150-04, to be in effect during the construction providing for the installation of appropriate signs to indicate new speed changes in the designated areas and providing for publication and effective date. (Approved by Operations Committee)
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 21. 2016-O-069 Amending the City of Laredo's FY 2016 Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $301,641.00 for the Max Mandel Golf Course Operating Fund. The revenues are from lease purchase proceeds related to the financing of maintenance equipment for the Golf Course. 22. 2016-O-079 Closing the hearing and assessing a property lien and charge against the property owners for the paving and supplemental improvements completed at Mauro Sandoval Drive, formerly McDonald Road and formally accepting the completed road improvements and dedications. 23. 2016-O-080 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Restaurant Serving Alcohol, on Lot 5, Block 1, Encino Plaza Subdivision, Unit 2A, located at 7518 McPherson Road, Building C, Suite 510; providing for publication and effective date. District V 24. 2016-O-081 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1-A, Block 287, Eastern Division, located at 801 Gustavus Street from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. District III 25. 2016-O-082 amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 8.34 acres as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located on Wormser Road and East end of La Terraza Way, from R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area District) to R-1B (Single-Family High Density District); providing for publication and effective date. District I 26. 2016-O-083 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a Day Care on Lots 11 and 12, Block 1583, Eastern Division, located at 2602 and 2604 San Salvador Street; providing for publication and effective date. District II 27. 2016-O-084 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 3 and 4A, Block 482, Western Division, located at 1911 San Dario Avenue and 1904 San Eduardo Avenue from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B- (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. District VIII 28. 2016-O-085 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lots 1 and 2, Unit 3 and Lot 3, Unit 2; Block 3, Khaledi Heights Subdivision, located at 3910 E. Del Mar Boulevard, Suites 205 & 206; providing for publication and effective date. District VI 29. 2016-O-086 Amending Chapter 31 (Utilities), Division 1 (Generally), Article II (Sewers and Sewage Disposal), section 31-16 (Definitions) of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, by adding Commercial and Multi-family Customer definitions, clarifying the Residential Customer, Approving Authority and Industrial Waste definitions, and deleting the General Manager definition; also amending Article III, (WATER), Division 3 (RATES AND CHARGES) by renaming section 31-138 (Water Rates and Availability) to (Water Rates). Creating subsection title 31-138.1 (Fees and Service Charges); deleting Ductile Iron Pipe Costs for 6” to 16” from section 31-138 (new 138.1); moving Connect Fees For Construction /Fire Hydrant Meters from Sec 31-138 to Sec. 31-140; moving Sec. 31-141 (Changes and adjustments) contents under Sec. 31-138.1 and adding further definition on Adjustments and Back Billings/Under Billings. Creating subsection 31-138.2 (Fire Protection Fees For Fire Protection Tanks) and adding charges. Creating subsection 31-138.3 (Connection Fees For Temporary Construction Meters) and clarifying the temporary construction meter process under section 31-138 (new 138.3). Moving Water Availability contents from Sec. 31-138 to Sec. 31-141. Deleting the contents of section 31-139 (Outside City); renaming Sec. 31-139 to (Bulk Water Sales); moving Sec. 31-140.1 (Bulk Water Sales) contents under Sec. 31-139; and amending the (Bulk Water Sales) section. Renaming Sec. 31-140, (Rates and Connection Fees For On-Site Construction /Fire Hydrant Meters, Inside and Outside The City Limits) to (Fire Hydrant Meters); Amending section 31-140 (Fire Hydrant Meters), System Connection and Water Use, Application Process and Inspection, Fees and Charges, and Loss, Damage, and Payment; Deleting section 31-140.1 (Bulk Water Sales). Renaming section 31-141 (Changes or adjustments) to (Water Availability); Providing for publication and an effective date. 30. 2016-O-087 Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agricultural land lease with Kenneth Wilkins from Chapotal Farms, for the property located in La Grulla, Texas. Lease will consist of 926 acres to commence on September 1, 2016 for a (5) year term. Revenues will be generated by the tenant’s sugarcane production and acreage not used to harvest will be leased at an annual rental rate of $60 per acreage. Revenues to be accounted for in the Water Fund - Water Availability Division. 31. 2016-O-088 Amending the City of Laredo Waterworks Fund FY 2015-2016 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $694,010.00 from the proceeds of the sale of a 5.23 Acre tract close to Borchers Elementary. Funds will be used for the purchase of needed equipment. 32. 2016-O-089 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into contract with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Office of Border Health, to conduct disease self management and chronic disease prevention and amending the FY 2015-2016 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $60,000.00, and amending the FY 2015-2016 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) listing by adding one (1) Nutritionist, R36 position for the term from May 1, 2016 through August 31, 2016 and renewable three (3) more years contingent on funding availability.
RESOLUTIONS 33. 2016-R-88 Amending Resolution #2016-R-64 by adding one (1) additional memorandum of understanding to the list of cooperative working agreements/mutual assistance agreements/memorandums of understanding between the City of Laredo Police Department and various federal, state and local agencies, including but not limited to: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), SCAN, et al., a comprehensive list is attached hereto as “Exhibit A”. The Police Department’s participation is part of the community service provided to our citizens, with no cost to the City of Laredo. 34. 2016-R-93 Resolution authorizing the consolidation of the Scott-Sanchez Street Railroad Grade Separation Study (CSJ #0922-33-105) with TxDOT contract No. 83-5IDP5050 for a broader study to include the Union Pacific rail corridor.
MOTIONS MOTIONS 35. Adopting a schedule of hearings and proceedings for voluntary annexation for calendar year 2016. 36. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of June 2016, represent an increase of $12,409.17. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders.
CONSENT AGENDA XII. CONSENT AGENDA All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member. XII (a) RESOLUTIONS 37. 2016-R-69 Authorizing our Delinquent Tax Attorney to arrange for the auction by the Webb County Sheriff, pursuant to Section 34.05 (b) and (c) of the Tax Code, of the following properties subject to the minimum bids specified herein: Property 1 415 E. Olive $22,500.00, Property 2 3201 Rosario $49,900.00, Property 3 1404 Gates $45,700.00, Property 5 4002 Santa Maria $20,200.00, Property 6 1219 E. Musser $41,500.00; And authorizing the Delinquent Tax Attorney to sell the following City of Laredo Trustee property, which has been identified as Green Space/River Vega Land, to the City of Laredo pursuant to Section 34.05 (h) of the Tax Code for the Market Value specified in the judgment, specified herein. No consent will be required from the other taxing entities. Property 4 Vega land located between Park Street and Old Fort McIntosh $15,290.00. All above properties are more specifically described in attached Exhibit A. And correcting the section number noted in Resolution 2015-R-04, which authorized the Delinquent Tax Attorney to sell City of Laredo Trustee Property (located at 1905 San Leonardo and identified as unbuildable creek property) to City of Laredo, from Section 34.05 (e) and (f) to Section 34.05 (i) of the Tax Code. 11 38. 2016-R-83 Accepting the conveyance of the following fifteen (15) foot Public Utility and Utility Access Easement, for the right to install, construct, reconstruct, repair and perpetually maintain utility improvements from: United Independent School District (U.I.S.D.) By: Roberto J. Santos, Superintendent - Utility easement as follows: A tract of land containing 0.68 Acres (29,834.44 square feet), out of a 11.36 acre tract recorded in Volume 3331, Page 537 in Webb County Official Public Records, Webb County, Texas, situated in Porcion 33, Abstract 3084, a copy of which conveyance is attached as Exhibits A & B: And directing that said Easement be filed of record in official property records of Webb County, Texas. 39. 2016-R-86 Authorizing the acceptance of the surface fee estate of the following lot through the charitable donation by the Fernando A. Salinas Trust and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents related to this transaction. Said lot is located at 1204 North Meadow and legally described as follows: the north one-half (N1/2) of lot seven (7) and eight (8) in block number eight hundred twenty-one (821), in the Eastern Division of the City of Laredo Webb County Texas: including all improvements situated thereon. 40. 2016-R-87 Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) NO. CSJ-0922-33-170 with the Texas Department of Transportation for the design, engineering, and construction of a multi-use bicycle and pedestrian trail along upper Zacate Creek from Jacaman Road to Del Mar Blvd. 41. 2016-R-89 Consideration to grant fee waivers and a tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and Laredo 1 Placid Owner, LP for the commercial property located at 910 Guadalupe St., Tract 1: being All of Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8 and the South 8’ of Lot 1, South 8’ of the West 23.21’ of Lot 2, East 46.23’ of the South 55.2’ of Lot 2, West 23.4 of the South 55.2’ of Lot 3, East 45.96 of the South 8’ of Lot 3 and the South 8’ of Lot 4, Block 556 Eastern Division and Tract 2: being the North 130.9’ of Lot 4, East 45.96’ of the North 130.9’ of Lot 4, East 45.96’ of the North 130.9’ of Lot 3, Block 556 Eastern Division. The proposed commercial property eligible for property tax abatement include a new retail/medical building of 18,000 sq. ft. in the total amount of $2,587,690.00 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 ten (10) year period and will consist of an estimated annual tax abatement total of $16,483.59 and estimated total fee waiver of 12 annual tax abatement total of $16,483.59 and estimated total fee waiver of $5,766.63 based on capital investment for the purpose of economic development. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. 42. 2016-R-90 Consideration to grant fee waivers and a tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and Ernesto and Graciela Ramirez for a new residential property located at 1001 Musser St., being Lot 1 Block 592 Eastern Division. The proposed residential property eligible for property tax abatement includes a single family residence of 840 sq. ft. in the total amount of $ 41,822.69 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 $266.41 and estimated total fee waiver of $349.05 based on capital investment for the purpose of economic development. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. 43. 2016-R-91 Consideration to grant fee waivers and a tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and Hugo Seca for a Multi-family project located at 102 Rosario St., being Lot 7C Block 87 Eastern Division. The proposed Multi-family project eligible for property tax abatement includes three (3) new apartment units of 1,946 sq. ft. in the total amount of $150,271.32 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 $957.23 and estimated total fee waiver of $900.90 based on capital investment for the purpose of economic development. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. XII (b) MOTIONS 44. Authorizing the City Manager, in support of the City of Laredo International Airport (FAR) Part 150 Airport Residential Sound Reduction Program, to award a contract for professional engineering and consulting services to W.D. Schock Company of Nashville TN. in the amount of $1,507,093,00. to implement sound testing, design services and noise reduction studies and construction oversight for Phase 11 of residential sound insulation noise mitigation program improvements. Funding is available under Federal Aviation (FAA) Administration Airport Improvement Projects (AIP), Grants No. 78. 13 45. Consideration for approval of Amendment no. 3, an increase of $44,254.00 to the professional services contract with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., Dallas, Texas, for the Laredo International Airport Security System Improvements. Due to contractor’s delays, consultant required additional professional service time for coordination with contract, city staff, and inspector in order to bring the project to completion. Payment to be made from liquidated damages assessed to the contractor. Current contract amount with this amendment is $344,911.00. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund – FAA Grant No. 76. 46. Consideration for approval of the selection of Crane Engineering Corporation, Laredo, Texas for the International Boulevard at San Isidro Parkway - Roundabout for design, preparation of plans and specifications, and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. There will be no financial impact and this item will be presented to Council again once consultant is selected and fee is negotiated. 47. Consideration for approval of the selection of TEC Engineers & Consultants, Inc., Laredo, Texas for the Meadow Avenue and Saunders (US 59) – Northbound Right-Turn Lane for design, preparation of plans and specifications, and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. There will be no financial impact and this item will be presented to Council again once consultant is selected and fee is negotiated. 48. Consideration for approval of the selection of Seca Engineering, L.L.C., Laredo, Texas for the Calle Del Norte Drive at Springfield Avenue – Westbound Right-Turn Lane for design, preparation of plans and specifications, and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. There will be no financial impact item will be presented to Council again once consultant is selected and fee is negotiated. 49. Authorizing the City Manager to accept and ratify a continuation contract request to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $69,750.00 for the Title V - Child Health and Dental primary care and preventive services and $40,446.00 for Title V - Prenatal patient care services for City of Laredo Health Department services for the term period from September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017 and further authorizing the City Manager to execute any and all documents resulting from the award of this grant. 14 50. Recommendation on the selection of providers for the following Basic/ Voluntary Insurance Products: 1. Group Dental MetLife Dental (Agent Services by Laurel Agency) 2. Group Life/ AD&D a. Basic Life - The Standard (Agent Services by Laurel Agency) b. Basic AD&D - The Standard (Agent Services by Laurel Agency) c. Voluntary Term Life - The Standard (Agent Services by Laurel Agency) d. Voluntary AD&D - The Standard (Agent Services by Laurel Agency) 3. Personal Insurance a. Long Term Disability - Unum (Agent Services by Laurel Agency) b. Short Term Disability - Unum (Agent Services by Laurel Agency) These benefit changes will be effective October 1, 2016. 51. Consideration to renew contract number FY15-037 to provide temporary contract employees to the following bidders: 1. Elite Employment Services, Laredo, TX, as the primary vendor; and 2. At Work Personnel Services, Knoxville, TN, as the secondary vendor. Currently both vendors provide the City of Laredo with a quality labor pool for those departments that might require temporary staff members throughout the fiscal year. All services will be secured on an as needed basis and the estimated contract amount for this fiscal year would be approximately $2,500,000.00. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. There will be no price increase during this extension period. This is the first of two extension periods. Funding is available in the respective departmental budgets. 52. Consideration to authorize the purchase of one hundred and twenty (120) vests for the Police Department in the estimated amount of $98,434.00 from G.T. Distributors, Inc., Austin, Texas through the Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program’s contract pricing. Funding is available in the 2015 C. O. Bond and the Police Department Trust Fund. 53. Consideration to authorize the purchase of one (1) Ford F-350 regular cab 15 53. Consideration to authorize the purchase of one (1) Ford F-350 regular cab truck with a mounted valve operating machine, one (1) Ford Explorer SUV, three (3) Ford F-250 trucks, one (1) Ford F-550 truck with tool boxes and crane, one (1) Ford F-150 extended cab truck in the total amount of $ 289,964.00 from Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, Texas through the BuyBoard’s Cooperative Purchasing Program’s contract pricing. These trucks are replacement vehicles which will be assigned to the Utilities Department for operations. The SUV is a new vehicle for Utilities Administration. Funding is available in the Water System Fund Budget. 54. Consideration to award a contract to Grande Truck Center, San Antonio, Texas in the amount of $ 118,971.00 for the purchase of one (1) 2016 Ford F-550 Jetter Truck for use by the Utilities Department utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Contract. This truck is a replacement truck. Funding is available in the Water System Fund Budget. 55. Consideration to award contract FY16-051 to sole bidder Praxair, Laredo, Texas for an annual amount not to exceed $50,000.00. This contract is to provide welding gases/medical oxygen to various City Departments to include: Fire, Traffic, Parks and Recreations. This two year contract is subject to future appropriations. If the contract pricing does not exceed the current pricing structure, the contract may be automatically renewed up to two (2) additional two (2) year periods. Funding is available in the respective departmental budgets. 56. 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: RDO Equipment, South Fargo, North Dakota, in an amount up to $90,000.00; and 1. Nueces Power Equipment, Corpus Christi, Texas, in an amount up to $50,000.00. 2. 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. This is the third of four extension periods. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 57. Consideration to authorize a contract with Graybar Electric., Corpus Christi, 16 57. Consideration to authorize a contract with Graybar Electric., Corpus Christi, Texas, through the U.S. Communities Cooperative Purchasing Program’s contract pricing, in the total amount of $64,978.75 for the purchase of one 400 HP 18 Pulse Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for the Sierra Vista Pump Station located at 4810 S. Lucy, Laredo, Texas. Funding for this purchase is available in the Water System Fund Budget. 58. Consideration to award contract FY16-042 to the following providers: 1.) Primary Bound Tree Medical, Dublin, OH. 2.) Secondary Henry Schein, Moore Medical, Quadmed, for the purchase of medication, medical equipment and gloves used by the Fire Department-EMS. This contract establishes a fixed contract price for three (3) years terms and allows the Fire Department to purchase medications, medical equipment and medical gloves as needed throughout the contract period. Approximately $400,000.00 purchased on an annual basis. Funding is available in the Fire Department – EMS Budget. 59. Consideration to authorize a purchase contract utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program pricing to the low bidder, Holt Caterpillar, San Antonio, Texas for the purchase of one (1) backhoe loader in the amount $69,964.72 for the Utilities Department. Funding is available in the Water System Fund. 60. Consideration to award annual supply/service contract FY16-054 to the sole bidder Laredo Mechanical Industrial Services, Laredo, TX, in an amount up to $ 40,000.00 for the purchase of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) truck parts and service for the City’s automated side and rear loader trucks. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract may be extended for five (5) additional one year periods upon mutual agreement. All parts and services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 61. Consideration to renew annual supply contract number FY13-056 to the following vendors: 1. Century Asphalt, Houston, Texas in an amount up to $9,455,900.00 for the purchase of the following paving, and construction materials: a. Black base F.O.B., jobsite - $61.95/ton b. Asphalt Type D hot mix, F.O.B jobsite - $61.95/ton Asphalt Type D hot mix, 1% lime w/RAP F.O.B. vendors plant - $52.00/ton c. d. Asphalt Type D hot mix, 1% lime, F.O.B jobsite - $63.45/ton 17 e. Asphalt Type D hot mix, 1% lime, F.O.B. vendors plant - $56.45/ton f. Asphalt Type D hot mix, 1% lime, w/RAP F.O.B jobsite - $59.00/ton; 2. S.C.C. Pure Materials, Laredo, Texas in amount up to $249,500.00 for the purchase of the following paving, and construction materials: Flexible base Type D – Crushed Concrete, F.O.B. Public Works or Utilities Department Compound Job Site - $20.63/cyd a. Flexible base Type D – Crushed Concrete, F.O.B. Vendors Plant - $ 15.50/cyd b. This contract is for the purchase of materials required for all city paving and construction projects. 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. This is the third of five extension periods. All materials are purchased on an as needed basis utilizing the Public Works Department, Utilities Department, and construction project budgets. 62. Authorizing City Manager to award and execute the construction contract to the lowest bidder, Qro Mex Construction, Granite Shoals, Texas in the amount of $3,346,323.00 for the Installation of 24" Transmission Main Water Line on Casa Verde Road, pending the approval of Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). Construction time is one hundred and twenty (120) working days for final completion. Funding is available in the 2015A Waterworks Subordinate Revenue Bond - TWDB. 63. Consideration and authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Water & Wastewater Hydraulic Model on Feasibility Study for Decommissioning of the Colombia Water Treatment Plant to Porras Nance Engineering of Laredo, Texas in the amount of $164,885.00. Funding is available in the 2015 Water Revenue Bond.
STAFF REPORTS 64. Update on the LEED Study report by Robert Sepulveda from Sepulveda Associates Architects, Inc. on the construction of the New Fire Station #8, with possible action. 65. Discussion with possible action to approve the proposed Charter Amendments to be placed on the ballot on November 8, 2016, resulting from action taken at the Charter Amendment Workshop held on Tuesday, July 12, 2016.
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Jul 18, 2016 City Council
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués Invitation by Sylvia O. Praesel on the upcoming CAPED presentation set for Monday, July 25, 2016 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m, hosted by Small Business Development Center to be held at TAMIU, Student Center Ballroom. 1. Recognitions Recognizing Daniel Figueroa for 13 consecutive years of perfect attendance and academic excellence such as being on the J.B. Alexander High School Magnet Program, Distinguished Achievement Program, National Honor Society, TEXPrep Tamiu Graduate, Mighty Bulldog Band Drum Major, Over 1500 Community Service Hours. He received the John Philip Sousa Award at his senior concert, he was nominated for the award by his band director Mr. Jose Valenzuela.The award recognizes superior musicianship, dependability, loyalty, and cooperation.
Citizen comments 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public hearing allowing interested persons to comment on the proposed amendment to the City of Laredo’s 2016 One Year Action Plan for the purpose of reprogramming Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds totaling $562,827.00 for the Bethany House Supportive Services Project in the amount of $62,000.00 and for the purchase of a Fire Engine for Fire Station # 14 (Cielito Lindo) in the amount of $500,827.00. It is further proposed that the newly created project will be funded through the use of fund balances from completed and a canceled project from the 35th - 40th Action Year (AY) as listed below: (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) 35th Action Year Project Balances $925.00 37th Action Year Project Balances $52,543.00 38th Action Year Project Balances $13,349.00 39th Action Year Project Balances $32,108.00 39th Action Year Administrative Balances $124,452.00 40th Action Year Project Balances $110,505.00 40th Action Year Administrative Balances $228,945.00 TOTAL $562,827.00 Also allowing interested persons to comment on the proposed amendment to reprogram a total of $242,089.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds. It is proposed that the funds be reprogrammed for the construction of the Fernando Salinas Elderly Rental Housing Units. Funds will be derived from fund balance from completed projects in the following amounts: Elderly Rental Housing Project $76,975.00 2015 Downpayment Assistance Program $122,126.00 LA Terraza Project $42,988.00 TOTAL $242,089.00 2. Public hearing and Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend Article VI [Investment Policy] of Chapter 2 [Administration] of the Code of Ordinance in order to: Adjust the Broker/Dealer list in order to have Article VI of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinance to conform with Chapter 2256 of the Government Code, popularly known as "The Public Funds Investment Act" of the Texas Government Code; and 1. 2. Provide for an effective date. (Approved by Finance Committee) 3. Public hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a voucher payment reimbursement of additional funds in the amount of $50,562.00 (for clinic operations- one (1) vehicle, phone system upgrade, travel, and moving of clinic, previously $350,000.00 had been accepted for remodeling roof repairs of the Santo Nino Community Center) from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and amending the FY 2015-2016 Health Department Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures for a total of $6,015,388.00 for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) for the period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) 4. Public hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a contract amendment from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and amending the FY 2015-2016 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $4,018.00 for an award amount of $331,135.00, with an in-kind match of $33,114.00 for a total award of $728,498.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program for the term period from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) 5. Public hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), amending the FY 2015-2016 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $405,010.00, and amending the FY 2015-2016 full time equivalent (FTE) listing by adding the following three (3) positions: one (1) RN, Nurse Practitioner Supervisor, R40, One (1) Caseworker, R34 and One (1) Clerk III, R27. This project will further support the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to provide primary care, women’s preventive health care, prenatal care, family planning, chronic disease prevention clinic services, diagnostic, and laboratory services to an additional 350 women for the term period from July 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017 and can be renewed for up to 2 years contingent on funding availability. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) 6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1A, Block 1, McPherson Square Subdivision, located at 6102 McPherson Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the zone change to be presented before Council. District V 7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the North 92.6 feet of Lots 5 and 6, Block 369, Eastern Division, located 101 W. Locust Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-O (Residential/Office District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the zone change. The applicant has exercised the right to appeal to Council. District IV 8. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for children’s amusement services (indoors) on Lot 3, Block 1, San Isidro / McPherson No. III Subdivision, located at 9902 Crystal Court, Suites 103, 104 and 105; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District VI 9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the East half (1/2) of Lot 6, Block 765, Western Division, located at 2820 San Agustin Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the zone change to be presented before the City Council. District VIII 10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 18.09 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located South of Dorel Drive and Cheyenne Drive Intersection from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District II 11. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Oil and/or Gas Extraction and Production, plug/abandonment of McNary-Ramsey #1 Well on one acre, located North of Wormser Road and East of Cuatro Vientos Road; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District I 12. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 11-A, Block 1211, Eastern Division, located at 603 N. Malinche Avenue, from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the zone change. District III 13. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo 2015-2016 Auto Theft Task Force Fund and General Fund Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $3,642.00, respectively; and to amend the FTE's by reducing one Sergeant position and adding one Lieutenant position as awarded by the Texas Auto Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority. The grant award is in the amount of $637,768.00 with a cash match of $341,959.00 for a total grant amount of $979,727.00. The performance period is September 1, 2016 through August 31,2017. Funding for the local match is available in the General Fund. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) (Recess) (Press Availability)
STAFF REPORTS 64. Update on the LEED Study report by Robert Sepulveda from Sepulveda Associates Architects, Inc. on the construction of the New Fire Station #8, with possible action. 65. Discussion with possible action to approve the proposed Charter Amendments to be placed on the ballot on November 8, 2016, resulting from action taken at the Charter Amendment Workshop held on Tuesday, July 12, 2016.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public hearing allowing interested persons to comment on the proposed amendment to the City of Laredo’s 2016 One Year Action Plan for the purpose of reprogramming Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds totaling $562,827.00 for the Bethany House Supportive Services Project in the amount of $62,000.00 and for the purchase of a Fire Engine for Fire Station # 14 (Cielito Lindo) in the amount of $500,827.00. It is further proposed that the newly created project will be funded through the use of fund balances from completed and a canceled project from the 35th - 40th Action Year (AY) as listed below: (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) 35th Action Year Project Balances $925.00 37th Action Year Project Balances $52,543.00 38th Action Year Project Balances $13,349.00 39th Action Year Project Balances $32,108.00 39th Action Year Administrative Balances $124,452.00 40th Action Year Project Balances $110,505.00 40th Action Year Administrative Balances $228,945.00 TOTAL $562,827.00 Also allowing interested persons to comment on the proposed amendment to reprogram a total of $242,089.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds. It is proposed that the funds be reprogrammed for the construction of the Fernando Salinas Elderly Rental Housing Units. Funds will be derived from fund balance from completed projects in the following amounts: Elderly Rental Housing Project $76,975.00 2015 Downpayment Assistance Program $122,126.00 LA Terraza Project $42,988.00 TOTAL $242,089.00 2. Public hearing and Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend Article VI [Investment Policy] of Chapter 2 [Administration] of the Code of Ordinance in order to: Adjust the Broker/Dealer list in order to have Article VI of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinance to conform with Chapter 2256 of the Government Code, popularly known as "The Public Funds Investment Act" of the Texas Government Code; and 1. 2. Provide for an effective date. (Approved by Finance Committee) 3. Public hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a voucher payment reimbursement of additional funds in the amount of $50,562.00 (for clinic operations- one (1) vehicle, phone system upgrade, travel, and moving of clinic, previously $350,000.00 had been accepted for remodeling roof repairs of the Santo Nino Community Center) from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and amending the FY 2015-2016 Health Department Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures for a total of $6,015,388.00 for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) for the period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) 4. Public hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a contract amendment from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and amending the FY 2015-2016 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $4,018.00 for an award amount of $331,135.00, with an in-kind match of $33,114.00 for a total award of $728,498.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program for the term period from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) 5. Public hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), amending the FY 2015-2016 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $405,010.00, and amending the FY 2015-2016 full time equivalent (FTE) listing by adding the following three (3) positions: one (1) RN, Nurse Practitioner Supervisor, R40, One (1) Caseworker, R34 and One (1) Clerk III, R27. This project will further support the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to provide primary care, women’s preventive health care, prenatal care, family planning, chronic disease prevention clinic services, diagnostic, and laboratory services to an additional 350 women for the term period from July 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017 and can be renewed for up to 2 years contingent on funding availability. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) 6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1A, Block 1, McPherson Square Subdivision, located at 6102 McPherson Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the zone change to be presented before Council. District V 7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the North 92.6 feet of Lots 5 and 6, Block 369, Eastern Division, located 101 W. Locust Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-O (Residential/Office District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the zone change. The applicant has exercised the right to appeal to Council. District IV 8. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for children’s amusement services (indoors) on Lot 3, Block 1, San Isidro / McPherson No. III Subdivision, located at 9902 Crystal Court, Suites 103, 104 and 105; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District VI 9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the East half (1/2) of Lot 6, Block 765, Western Division, located at 2820 San Agustin Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the zone change to be presented before the City Council. District VIII 10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 18.09 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located South of Dorel Drive and Cheyenne Drive Intersection from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District II 11. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Oil and/or Gas Extraction and Production, plug/abandonment of McNary-Ramsey #1 Well on one acre, located North of Wormser Road and East of Cuatro Vientos Road; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District I 12. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 11-A, Block 1211, Eastern Division, located at 603 N. Malinche Avenue, from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the zone change. District III 13. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo 2015-2016 Auto Theft Task Force Fund and General Fund Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $3,642.00, respectively; and to amend the FTE's by reducing one Sergeant position and adding one Lieutenant position as awarded by the Texas Auto Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority. The grant award is in the amount of $637,768.00 with a cash match of $341,959.00 for a total grant amount of $979,727.00. The performance period is September 1, 2016 through August 31,2017. Funding for the local match is available in the General Fund. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) (Recess) (Press Availability)
RESOLUTIONS 33. 2016-R-88 Amending Resolution #2016-R-64 by adding one (1) additional memorandum of understanding to the list of cooperative working agreements/mutual assistance agreements/memorandums of understanding between the City of Laredo Police Department and various federal, state and local agencies, including but not limited to: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), SCAN, et al., a comprehensive list is attached hereto as “Exhibit A”. The Police Department’s participation is part of the community service provided to our citizens, with no cost to the City of Laredo. 34. 2016-R-93 Resolution authorizing the consolidation of the Scott-Sanchez Street Railroad Grade Separation Study (CSJ #0922-33-105) with TxDOT contract No. 83-5IDP5050 for a broader study to include the Union Pacific rail corridor.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public hearing allowing interested persons to comment on the proposed amendment to the City of Laredo’s 2016 One Year Action Plan for the purpose of reprogramming Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds totaling $562,827.00 for the Bethany House Supportive Services Project in the amount of $62,000.00 and for the purchase of a Fire Engine for Fire Station # 14 (Cielito Lindo) in the amount of $500,827.00. It is further proposed that the newly created project will be funded through the use of fund balances from completed and a canceled project from the 35th - 40th Action Year (AY) as listed below: (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) 35th Action Year Project Balances $925.00 37th Action Year Project Balances $52,543.00 38th Action Year Project Balances $13,349.00 39th Action Year Project Balances $32,108.00 39th Action Year Administrative Balances $124,452.00 40th Action Year Project Balances $110,505.00 40th Action Year Administrative Balances $228,945.00 TOTAL $562,827.00 Also allowing interested persons to comment on the proposed amendment to reprogram a total of $242,089.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds. It is proposed that the funds be reprogrammed for the construction of the Fernando Salinas Elderly Rental Housing Units. Funds will be derived from fund balance from completed projects in the following amounts: Elderly Rental Housing Project $76,975.00 2015 Downpayment Assistance Program $122,126.00 LA Terraza Project $42,988.00 TOTAL $242,089.00 2. Public hearing and Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend Article VI [Investment Policy] of Chapter 2 [Administration] of the Code of Ordinance in order to: Adjust the Broker/Dealer list in order to have Article VI of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinance to conform with Chapter 2256 of the Government Code, popularly known as "The Public Funds Investment Act" of the Texas Government Code; and 1. 2. Provide for an effective date. (Approved by Finance Committee) 3. Public hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a voucher payment reimbursement of additional funds in the amount of $50,562.00 (for clinic operations- one (1) vehicle, phone system upgrade, travel, and moving of clinic, previously $350,000.00 had been accepted for remodeling roof repairs of the Santo Nino Community Center) from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and amending the FY 2015-2016 Health Department Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures for a total of $6,015,388.00 for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) for the period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) 4. Public hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a contract amendment from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and amending the FY 2015-2016 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $4,018.00 for an award amount of $331,135.00, with an in-kind match of $33,114.00 for a total award of $728,498.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program for the term period from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) 5. Public hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), amending the FY 2015-2016 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $405,010.00, and amending the FY 2015-2016 full time equivalent (FTE) listing by adding the following three (3) positions: one (1) RN, Nurse Practitioner Supervisor, R40, One (1) Caseworker, R34 and One (1) Clerk III, R27. This project will further support the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to provide primary care, women’s preventive health care, prenatal care, family planning, chronic disease prevention clinic services, diagnostic, and laboratory services to an additional 350 women for the term period from July 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017 and can be renewed for up to 2 years contingent on funding availability. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) 6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1A, Block 1, McPherson Square Subdivision, located at 6102 McPherson Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the zone change to be presented before Council. District V 7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the North 92.6 feet of Lots 5 and 6, Block 369, Eastern Division, located 101 W. Locust Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-O (Residential/Office District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the zone change. The applicant has exercised the right to appeal to Council. District IV 8. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for children’s amusement services (indoors) on Lot 3, Block 1, San Isidro / McPherson No. III Subdivision, located at 9902 Crystal Court, Suites 103, 104 and 105; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District VI 9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the East half (1/2) of Lot 6, Block 765, Western Division, located at 2820 San Agustin Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the zone change to be presented before the City Council. District VIII 10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 18.09 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located South of Dorel Drive and Cheyenne Drive Intersection from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District II 11. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Oil and/or Gas Extraction and Production, plug/abandonment of McNary-Ramsey #1 Well on one acre, located North of Wormser Road and East of Cuatro Vientos Road; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District I 12. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 11-A, Block 1211, Eastern Division, located at 603 N. Malinche Avenue, from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the zone change. District III 13. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo 2015-2016 Auto Theft Task Force Fund and General Fund Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $3,642.00, respectively; and to amend the FTE's by reducing one Sergeant position and adding one Lieutenant position as awarded by the Texas Auto Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority. The grant award is in the amount of $637,768.00 with a cash match of $341,959.00 for a total grant amount of $979,727.00. The performance period is September 1, 2016 through August 31,2017. Funding for the local match is available in the General Fund. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committee) (Recess) (Press Availability)
A. Request by Council Member George Altgelt a. Discussion with possible action on how to implement the Texas Work Force Commission Study for the Laredo area and South Texas area regarding a living wage for all City of Laredo employees and people working within City Limits. b. Discussion with possible action to direct the City Manager to negotiate and bring to fruition an agreement with Mines Road Development Ltd., for the construction of infrastructural improvements in the Mines Road area from approximately Cerralvo Dr. to Zebra Dr. for purposes of enhancing traffic connectivity and circulation in that general area.
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.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 14. Authorizing the City Manager to convey a tract of land to The Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation as part of a signed agreement from 1999. This property is a Tract of Land Containing 43,653.78 SQ. FT. (1.0022 Acres), out of Block 28, of the Subdivision Plat of Laredo Airport, as Recorded in Volume 5, Page 1, Webb County Plat Records, in the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas. (Approved by Operations and Finance Committees) 15. Authorizing the City Manager to approve a sublease for a portion of Hangar 1307, consisting of 3,810 square feet on the leased premises approved by Ordinance No. 2004-O-184 dated August 02, 2004 between the City of Laredo as LESSOR and Ronny Salamon, d/b/a Avionics Services International, as LESSEE located at 4400 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. This proposed sublease is to the Texas Department of Public Safety, as SUB-LESSEE. (Approved by Operations Committee) 16. Amending Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo by adopting Chapter 11 of the 2015 edition of the International Residential Code (IRC), 1. adopting the 2015 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2. repealing all ordinances and/or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing for publication and effective date. 17. Requiring that all executive sessions during regularly scheduled or special city council meetings be audio recorded pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §551.103. 18. An Ordinance approving the adoption of a pet policy agreement for all single-family units managed on behalf of the City of Laredo Airport's Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program and the Jose A. Flores Duplexes located at the Old Air Force Base; setting forth the terms and conditions by which tenants shall be allowed to keep a maximum of two (2) pets per leased unit; establishing non-refundable one hundred ($100.00) dollar security deposit fee effective October 1, 2016; prescribing other miscellaneous requirements for administration and enforcement of the agreement; providing for indemnification of the Laredo Municipal Housing, its agents, and employees; and providing for an effective date. (Approved by Operations Committee) 19. Amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicle and Traffic, Article VIII, Stopping or Parking, Section 19-364, Restricted Parking Areas, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Laredo: Specifically adding Sub-Section 19-364 (18) which establishes the East and West side of Northcrest Drive, between Shiloh Drive and Northstar Drive, as a "No Parking Anytime/Tow Away" Zone; providing severability and for an effective date and publication. (Approved by Operations Committee) 20. Setting the maximum speed limit on that section of Highway FM 1472 approximately 0.285 of a mile north of La Bota Ranch to 0.100 of a mile north of Killam Industrial Boulevard, within the city limits of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, as 45 MPH, Northbound only, from Mile Point 13.400 to Mile Point 14.460 as defined in the Texas Department of Transportation Control Section Map 2150-04, to be in effect during the construction providing for the installation of appropriate signs to indicate new speed changes in the designated areas and providing for publication and effective date. (Approved by Operations Committee)
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 21. 2016-O-069 Amending the City of Laredo's FY 2016 Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $301,641.00 for the Max Mandel Golf Course Operating Fund. The revenues are from lease purchase proceeds related to the financing of maintenance equipment for the Golf Course. 22. 2016-O-079 Closing the hearing and assessing a property lien and charge against the property owners for the paving and supplemental improvements completed at Mauro Sandoval Drive, formerly McDonald Road and formally accepting the completed road improvements and dedications. 23. 2016-O-080 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Restaurant Serving Alcohol, on Lot 5, Block 1, Encino Plaza Subdivision, Unit 2A, located at 7518 McPherson Road, Building C, Suite 510; providing for publication and effective date. District V 24. 2016-O-081 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1-A, Block 287, Eastern Division, located at 801 Gustavus Street from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. District III 25. 2016-O-082 amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 8.34 acres as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located on Wormser Road and East end of La Terraza Way, from R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area District) to R-1B (Single-Family High Density District); providing for publication and effective date. District I 26. 2016-O-083 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a Day Care on Lots 11 and 12, Block 1583, Eastern Division, located at 2602 and 2604 San Salvador Street; providing for publication and effective date. District II 27. 2016-O-084 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 3 and 4A, Block 482, Western Division, located at 1911 San Dario Avenue and 1904 San Eduardo Avenue from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B- (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. District VIII 28. 2016-O-085 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lots 1 and 2, Unit 3 and Lot 3, Unit 2; Block 3, Khaledi Heights Subdivision, located at 3910 E. Del Mar Boulevard, Suites 205 & 206; providing for publication and effective date. District VI 29. 2016-O-086 Amending Chapter 31 (Utilities), Division 1 (Generally), Article II (Sewers and Sewage Disposal), section 31-16 (Definitions) of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, by adding Commercial and Multi-family Customer definitions, clarifying the Residential Customer, Approving Authority and Industrial Waste definitions, and deleting the General Manager definition; also amending Article III, (WATER), Division 3 (RATES AND CHARGES) by renaming section 31-138 (Water Rates and Availability) to (Water Rates). Creating subsection title 31-138.1 (Fees and Service Charges); deleting Ductile Iron Pipe Costs for 6” to 16” from section 31-138 (new 138.1); moving Connect Fees For Construction /Fire Hydrant Meters from Sec 31-138 to Sec. 31-140; moving Sec. 31-141 (Changes and adjustments) contents under Sec. 31-138.1 and adding further definition on Adjustments and Back Billings/Under Billings. Creating subsection 31-138.2 (Fire Protection Fees For Fire Protection Tanks) and adding charges. Creating subsection 31-138.3 (Connection Fees For Temporary Construction Meters) and clarifying the temporary construction meter process under section 31-138 (new 138.3). Moving Water Availability contents from Sec. 31-138 to Sec. 31-141. Deleting the contents of section 31-139 (Outside City); renaming Sec. 31-139 to (Bulk Water Sales); moving Sec. 31-140.1 (Bulk Water Sales) contents under Sec. 31-139; and amending the (Bulk Water Sales) section. Renaming Sec. 31-140, (Rates and Connection Fees For On-Site Construction /Fire Hydrant Meters, Inside and Outside The City Limits) to (Fire Hydrant Meters); Amending section 31-140 (Fire Hydrant Meters), System Connection and Water Use, Application Process and Inspection, Fees and Charges, and Loss, Damage, and Payment; Deleting section 31-140.1 (Bulk Water Sales). Renaming section 31-141 (Changes or adjustments) to (Water Availability); Providing for publication and an effective date. 30. 2016-O-087 Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agricultural land lease with Kenneth Wilkins from Chapotal Farms, for the property located in La Grulla, Texas. Lease will consist of 926 acres to commence on September 1, 2016 for a (5) year term. Revenues will be generated by the tenant’s sugarcane production and acreage not used to harvest will be leased at an annual rental rate of $60 per acreage. Revenues to be accounted for in the Water Fund - Water Availability Division. 31. 2016-O-088 Amending the City of Laredo Waterworks Fund FY 2015-2016 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $694,010.00 from the proceeds of the sale of a 5.23 Acre tract close to Borchers Elementary. Funds will be used for the purchase of needed equipment. 32. 2016-O-089 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into contract with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Office of Border Health, to conduct disease self management and chronic disease prevention and amending the FY 2015-2016 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $60,000.00, and amending the FY 2015-2016 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) listing by adding one (1) Nutritionist, R36 position for the term from May 1, 2016 through August 31, 2016 and renewable three (3) more years contingent on funding availability.
RESOLUTIONS 33. 2016-R-88 Amending Resolution #2016-R-64 by adding one (1) additional memorandum of understanding to the list of cooperative working agreements/mutual assistance agreements/memorandums of understanding between the City of Laredo Police Department and various federal, state and local agencies, including but not limited to: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), SCAN, et al., a comprehensive list is attached hereto as “Exhibit A”. The Police Department’s participation is part of the community service provided to our citizens, with no cost to the City of Laredo. 34. 2016-R-93 Resolution authorizing the consolidation of the Scott-Sanchez Street Railroad Grade Separation Study (CSJ #0922-33-105) with TxDOT contract No. 83-5IDP5050 for a broader study to include the Union Pacific rail corridor.
MOTIONS MOTIONS 35. Adopting a schedule of hearings and proceedings for voluntary annexation for calendar year 2016. 36. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of June 2016, represent an increase of $12,409.17. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders.
CONSENT AGENDA XII. CONSENT AGENDA All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member. XII (a) RESOLUTIONS 37. 2016-R-69 Authorizing our Delinquent Tax Attorney to arrange for the auction by the Webb County Sheriff, pursuant to Section 34.05 (b) and (c) of the Tax Code, of the following properties subject to the minimum bids specified herein: Property 1 415 E. Olive $22,500.00, Property 2 3201 Rosario $49,900.00, Property 3 1404 Gates $45,700.00, Property 5 4002 Santa Maria $20,200.00, Property 6 1219 E. Musser $41,500.00; And authorizing the Delinquent Tax Attorney to sell the following City of Laredo Trustee property, which has been identified as Green Space/River Vega Land, to the City of Laredo pursuant to Section 34.05 (h) of the Tax Code for the Market Value specified in the judgment, specified herein. No consent will be required from the other taxing entities. Property 4 Vega land located between Park Street and Old Fort McIntosh $15,290.00. All above properties are more specifically described in attached Exhibit A. And correcting the section number noted in Resolution 2015-R-04, which authorized the Delinquent Tax Attorney to sell City of Laredo Trustee Property (located at 1905 San Leonardo and identified as unbuildable creek property) to City of Laredo, from Section 34.05 (e) and (f) to Section 34.05 (i) of the Tax Code. 11 38. 2016-R-83 Accepting the conveyance of the following fifteen (15) foot Public Utility and Utility Access Easement, for the right to install, construct, reconstruct, repair and perpetually maintain utility improvements from: United Independent School District (U.I.S.D.) By: Roberto J. Santos, Superintendent - Utility easement as follows: A tract of land containing 0.68 Acres (29,834.44 square feet), out of a 11.36 acre tract recorded in Volume 3331, Page 537 in Webb County Official Public Records, Webb County, Texas, situated in Porcion 33, Abstract 3084, a copy of which conveyance is attached as Exhibits A & B: And directing that said Easement be filed of record in official property records of Webb County, Texas. 39. 2016-R-86 Authorizing the acceptance of the surface fee estate of the following lot through the charitable donation by the Fernando A. Salinas Trust and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents related to this transaction. Said lot is located at 1204 North Meadow and legally described as follows: the north one-half (N1/2) of lot seven (7) and eight (8) in block number eight hundred twenty-one (821), in the Eastern Division of the City of Laredo Webb County Texas: including all improvements situated thereon. 40. 2016-R-87 Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) NO. CSJ-0922-33-170 with the Texas Department of Transportation for the design, engineering, and construction of a multi-use bicycle and pedestrian trail along upper Zacate Creek from Jacaman Road to Del Mar Blvd. 41. 2016-R-89 Consideration to grant fee waivers and a tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and Laredo 1 Placid Owner, LP for the commercial property located at 910 Guadalupe St., Tract 1: being All of Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8 and the South 8’ of Lot 1, South 8’ of the West 23.21’ of Lot 2, East 46.23’ of the South 55.2’ of Lot 2, West 23.4 of the South 55.2’ of Lot 3, East 45.96 of the South 8’ of Lot 3 and the South 8’ of Lot 4, Block 556 Eastern Division and Tract 2: being the North 130.9’ of Lot 4, East 45.96’ of the North 130.9’ of Lot 4, East 45.96’ of the North 130.9’ of Lot 3, Block 556 Eastern Division. The proposed commercial property eligible for property tax abatement include a new retail/medical building of 18,000 sq. ft. in the total amount of $2,587,690.00 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 ten (10) year period and will consist of an estimated annual tax abatement total of $16,483.59 and estimated total fee waiver of 12 annual tax abatement total of $16,483.59 and estimated total fee waiver of $5,766.63 based on capital investment for the purpose of economic development. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. 42. 2016-R-90 Consideration to grant fee waivers and a tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and Ernesto and Graciela Ramirez for a new residential property located at 1001 Musser St., being Lot 1 Block 592 Eastern Division. The proposed residential property eligible for property tax abatement includes a single family residence of 840 sq. ft. in the total amount of $ 41,822.69 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 $266.41 and estimated total fee waiver of $349.05 based on capital investment for the purpose of economic development. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. 43. 2016-R-91 Consideration to grant fee waivers and a tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and Hugo Seca for a Multi-family project located at 102 Rosario St., being Lot 7C Block 87 Eastern Division. The proposed Multi-family project eligible for property tax abatement includes three (3) new apartment units of 1,946 sq. ft. in the total amount of $150,271.32 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 $957.23 and estimated total fee waiver of $900.90 based on capital investment for the purpose of economic development. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. XII (b) MOTIONS 44. Authorizing the City Manager, in support of the City of Laredo International Airport (FAR) Part 150 Airport Residential Sound Reduction Program, to award a contract for professional engineering and consulting services to W.D. Schock Company of Nashville TN. in the amount of $1,507,093,00. to implement sound testing, design services and noise reduction studies and construction oversight for Phase 11 of residential sound insulation noise mitigation program improvements. Funding is available under Federal Aviation (FAA) Administration Airport Improvement Projects (AIP), Grants No. 78. 13 45. Consideration for approval of Amendment no. 3, an increase of $44,254.00 to the professional services contract with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., Dallas, Texas, for the Laredo International Airport Security System Improvements. Due to contractor’s delays, consultant required additional professional service time for coordination with contract, city staff, and inspector in order to bring the project to completion. Payment to be made from liquidated damages assessed to the contractor. Current contract amount with this amendment is $344,911.00. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund – FAA Grant No. 76. 46. Consideration for approval of the selection of Crane Engineering Corporation, Laredo, Texas for the International Boulevard at San Isidro Parkway - Roundabout for design, preparation of plans and specifications, and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. There will be no financial impact and this item will be presented to Council again once consultant is selected and fee is negotiated. 47. Consideration for approval of the selection of TEC Engineers & Consultants, Inc., Laredo, Texas for the Meadow Avenue and Saunders (US 59) – Northbound Right-Turn Lane for design, preparation of plans and specifications, and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. There will be no financial impact and this item will be presented to Council again once consultant is selected and fee is negotiated. 48. Consideration for approval of the selection of Seca Engineering, L.L.C., Laredo, Texas for the Calle Del Norte Drive at Springfield Avenue – Westbound Right-Turn Lane for design, preparation of plans and specifications, and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. There will be no financial impact item will be presented to Council again once consultant is selected and fee is negotiated. 49. Authorizing the City Manager to accept and ratify a continuation contract request to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $69,750.00 for the Title V - Child Health and Dental primary care and preventive services and $40,446.00 for Title V - Prenatal patient care services for City of Laredo Health Department services for the term period from September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017 and further authorizing the City Manager to execute any and all documents resulting from the award of this grant. 14 50. Recommendation on the selection of providers for the following Basic/ Voluntary Insurance Products: 1. Group Dental MetLife Dental (Agent Services by Laurel Agency) 2. Group Life/ AD&D a. Basic Life - The Standard (Agent Services by Laurel Agency) b. Basic AD&D - The Standard (Agent Services by Laurel Agency) c. Voluntary Term Life - The Standard (Agent Services by Laurel Agency) d. Voluntary AD&D - The Standard (Agent Services by Laurel Agency) 3. Personal Insurance a. Long Term Disability - Unum (Agent Services by Laurel Agency) b. Short Term Disability - Unum (Agent Services by Laurel Agency) These benefit changes will be effective October 1, 2016. 51. Consideration to renew contract number FY15-037 to provide temporary contract employees to the following bidders: 1. Elite Employment Services, Laredo, TX, as the primary vendor; and 2. At Work Personnel Services, Knoxville, TN, as the secondary vendor. Currently both vendors provide the City of Laredo with a quality labor pool for those departments that might require temporary staff members throughout the fiscal year. All services will be secured on an as needed basis and the estimated contract amount for this fiscal year would be approximately $2,500,000.00. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. There will be no price increase during this extension period. This is the first of two extension periods. Funding is available in the respective departmental budgets. 52. Consideration to authorize the purchase of one hundred and twenty (120) vests for the Police Department in the estimated amount of $98,434.00 from G.T. Distributors, Inc., Austin, Texas through the Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program’s contract pricing. Funding is available in the 2015 C. O. Bond and the Police Department Trust Fund. 53. Consideration to authorize the purchase of one (1) Ford F-350 regular cab 15 53. Consideration to authorize the purchase of one (1) Ford F-350 regular cab truck with a mounted valve operating machine, one (1) Ford Explorer SUV, three (3) Ford F-250 trucks, one (1) Ford F-550 truck with tool boxes and crane, one (1) Ford F-150 extended cab truck in the total amount of $ 289,964.00 from Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, Texas through the BuyBoard’s Cooperative Purchasing Program’s contract pricing. These trucks are replacement vehicles which will be assigned to the Utilities Department for operations. The SUV is a new vehicle for Utilities Administration. Funding is available in the Water System Fund Budget. 54. Consideration to award a contract to Grande Truck Center, San Antonio, Texas in the amount of $ 118,971.00 for the purchase of one (1) 2016 Ford F-550 Jetter Truck for use by the Utilities Department utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Contract. This truck is a replacement truck. Funding is available in the Water System Fund Budget. 55. Consideration to award contract FY16-051 to sole bidder Praxair, Laredo, Texas for an annual amount not to exceed $50,000.00. This contract is to provide welding gases/medical oxygen to various City Departments to include: Fire, Traffic, Parks and Recreations. This two year contract is subject to future appropriations. If the contract pricing does not exceed the current pricing structure, the contract may be automatically renewed up to two (2) additional two (2) year periods. Funding is available in the respective departmental budgets. 56. 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: RDO Equipment, South Fargo, North Dakota, in an amount up to $90,000.00; and 1. Nueces Power Equipment, Corpus Christi, Texas, in an amount up to $50,000.00. 2. 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. This is the third of four extension periods. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 57. Consideration to authorize a contract with Graybar Electric., Corpus Christi, 16 57. Consideration to authorize a contract with Graybar Electric., Corpus Christi, Texas, through the U.S. Communities Cooperative Purchasing Program’s contract pricing, in the total amount of $64,978.75 for the purchase of one 400 HP 18 Pulse Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for the Sierra Vista Pump Station located at 4810 S. Lucy, Laredo, Texas. Funding for this purchase is available in the Water System Fund Budget. 58. Consideration to award contract FY16-042 to the following providers: 1.) Primary Bound Tree Medical, Dublin, OH. 2.) Secondary Henry Schein, Moore Medical, Quadmed, for the purchase of medication, medical equipment and gloves used by the Fire Department-EMS. This contract establishes a fixed contract price for three (3) years terms and allows the Fire Department to purchase medications, medical equipment and medical gloves as needed throughout the contract period. Approximately $400,000.00 purchased on an annual basis. Funding is available in the Fire Department – EMS Budget. 59. Consideration to authorize a purchase contract utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program pricing to the low bidder, Holt Caterpillar, San Antonio, Texas for the purchase of one (1) backhoe loader in the amount $69,964.72 for the Utilities Department. Funding is available in the Water System Fund. 60. Consideration to award annual supply/service contract FY16-054 to the sole bidder Laredo Mechanical Industrial Services, Laredo, TX, in an amount up to $ 40,000.00 for the purchase of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) truck parts and service for the City’s automated side and rear loader trucks. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract may be extended for five (5) additional one year periods upon mutual agreement. All parts and services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 61. Consideration to renew annual supply contract number FY13-056 to the following vendors: 1. Century Asphalt, Houston, Texas in an amount up to $9,455,900.00 for the purchase of the following paving, and construction materials: a. Black base F.O.B., jobsite - $61.95/ton b. Asphalt Type D hot mix, F.O.B jobsite - $61.95/ton Asphalt Type D hot mix, 1% lime w/RAP F.O.B. vendors plant - $52.00/ton c. d. Asphalt Type D hot mix, 1% lime, F.O.B jobsite - $63.45/ton 17 e. Asphalt Type D hot mix, 1% lime, F.O.B. vendors plant - $56.45/ton f. Asphalt Type D hot mix, 1% lime, w/RAP F.O.B jobsite - $59.00/ton; 2. S.C.C. Pure Materials, Laredo, Texas in amount up to $249,500.00 for the purchase of the following paving, and construction materials: Flexible base Type D – Crushed Concrete, F.O.B. Public Works or Utilities Department Compound Job Site - $20.63/cyd a. Flexible base Type D – Crushed Concrete, F.O.B. Vendors Plant - $ 15.50/cyd b. This contract is for the purchase of materials required for all city paving and construction projects. 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. This is the third of five extension periods. All materials are purchased on an as needed basis utilizing the Public Works Department, Utilities Department, and construction project budgets. 62. Authorizing City Manager to award and execute the construction contract to the lowest bidder, Qro Mex Construction, Granite Shoals, Texas in the amount of $3,346,323.00 for the Installation of 24" Transmission Main Water Line on Casa Verde Road, pending the approval of Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). Construction time is one hundred and twenty (120) working days for final completion. Funding is available in the 2015A Waterworks Subordinate Revenue Bond - TWDB. 63. Consideration and authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Water & Wastewater Hydraulic Model on Feasibility Study for Decommissioning of the Colombia Water Treatment Plant to Porras Nance Engineering of Laredo, Texas in the amount of $164,885.00. Funding is available in the 2015 Water Revenue Bond.
STAFF REPORTS 64. Update on the LEED Study report by Robert Sepulveda from Sepulveda Associates Architects, Inc. on the construction of the New Fire Station #8, with possible action. 65. Discussion with possible action to approve the proposed Charter Amendments to be placed on the ballot on November 8, 2016, resulting from action taken at the Charter Amendment Workshop held on Tuesday, July 12, 2016.
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