COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués 1. Supporting Miss Laredo USA, Teresa G. Ramirez as she competes at the Miss Texas USA pageant to be held on September 2-4, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Miss Ramirez is seeking financial support from the community to assist in covering some of the expenses as she will be representing the City of Laredo at the state competition. Recognitions 1. Recognizing LISD and UISD High School Sophomores that represented Laredo at the National Hispanic Institute's "Great Debate" at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. 2. Recognizing Pony League teams for advancing to either Zone or World Series competitions during summer tournament play and presentation by Pony League officials.
Request by Council Member Roque Vela, Jr. a. Presentation by Jennifer E. Roby, Case Manager, Housing and Urban Development/Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) on the National Stand Down Event scheduled for Tuesday, September 20, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to be held at the Bartlett Soccer Complex, 6002 Thomas Avenue.
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués 2. Report on the Laredo Development Foundation by Olivia Varela, Executive Director, with possible action.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo's FY 2016 Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $300,000.00 for the Max Mandel Golf Course Operating Fund. The revenues are from lease purchase proceeds related to the financing of golf carts. 2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a conditional use permit for a pawn shop on the E 35’ of Lot 7, Block 1693 and N 62.4’ of Lot 8, Block 1693 and 34.39’ of Lot 7, Block 1693, Eastern Division, located at 2305 N Arkansas Avenue, and 2816 Clark Boulevard; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. District IV 3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 2.95 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at north of State Highway 359, and east of Dorel Drive, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District II 4. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a conditional use permit for an amusement redemption machine establishment on Lot 1, Block 1, Northridge Commercial Plat, located at 8511 McPherson Road, Suites 101, 102 & 103; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning and Zoning Commission denied the Conditional Use Permit. The applicant has since exercised his right to appeal to council. District VI 5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 35.02 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located southwest of FM 1472 (Mines Road), and east of Vidal Cantu Rd., from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); Providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning recommends approval of the zone change. District VII 6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Shyam Plat, located at 4914 San Bernardo Avenue, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway 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 VII 7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 12 and the West ½ of Lot 11, Block 925, Eastern Division, located at 1702 and 1706 Chihuahua Street, from R-O (Residential/Office District) and B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business 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 III 8. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 12.43 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located West of Las Misiones Boulevard and Northeast of Servando Drive from R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area District) to R-1B (Single-Family High Density District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the zone change and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District II 9. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by repealing Ordinance No. 2016-O-053 authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an amusement redemption machine establishment on Lot 1, Block 1, Anil and Associates Subdivision Phase 1, located at 9110 McPherson Road, Suite 2; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the proposed Conditional Use Permit. District VI 10. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 3 and 4, Block 1493, Eastern Division, located at 2503 and 2519 Guadalupe Street, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the zone change and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the zone change. District III 11. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 10, 11 and 12; the South 10 ft. of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 793, Eastern Division, located at 1402 Market Street , from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial 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 12. 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 well) of the Killam Hurd Amoco Walker GU #1 Well located North of Chardonnay Drive between Vineyard Loop and Burgundy Drive; 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 VI 13. 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 well) of the Killam-Hurd-Amoco Fee #6 Well located Northeast of Del Mar Boulevard and Bob Bullock Loop; 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 VI 14. Public hearing for the adoption of a tax rate $0.637000 per $100 value for the Tax Year 2016. The tax rate will provide revenue for the general fund and debt service. The rate includes $0.494068 per $100 value for Maintenance and Operation and $0.142932 per $100 value for Sinking Fund of the Debt Service and is estimated to generate a tax levy of $79,005,628.00. The City Council is scheduled to vote on the tax rate on September 13, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. and September 19, 2016 at 5:30 PM at City Council Chambers located at 1110 Houston St.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 15. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances by establishing a new Animal Care Services Department and abolishing the existing animal control program of the health department; transferring all functions from the existing animal control program to the newly created department; designating a director with supervisory responsibility over the department; authorizing the City Manager to waive any or all fees required under this chapter in limited circumstances; clarifying the City’s authority to seize and impound animals in conformance with current state law; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing a savings clause; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. 16. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey to Laredo-Webb Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. D/B/A NeighborWorks Laredo a 113,159.62 sq.ft. (2.5978 Acs.) Tract of Land, Being all of Block No.1713, part of Block No. 1782 and the Right-of-Way of New York Ave., between these two Blocks, in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas. The City of Laredo will retain a 15’ Wide Easement along New York Avenue. This will support the creation of Affordable Rental Housing for Veterans, Elderly and Multifamily Households in the community. 17. Authorizing the City Manager to donate to Habitat for Humanity of Laredo, the surface only of the following surplus properties: Lot 8, Block 246, Eastern Division, located on 617 Guerrero Street and Lots 7 & 8, Block 1487, Eastern Division, located 518 & 520 N.Texas Avenue. The purpose of this donation would be to provide for the construction of affordable housing in the City of Laredo. 18. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a billboard lease with Lamar Outdoor Advertising located on Thurman and U.S. Highway 83. The lease term for this parcel will consist of monthly payments for one (1) year, at a base rental amount of $300.00 with an additional 20% of revenue generated less the base rent for a 12-month period. 19. Amending Article II, Section 2-16, "Departments of the City," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo, Texas, by creating and eliminating departments; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing a savings clause; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
FIRST AND FINAL READINGS 20. 2016-O-109 Discussion an approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of an estimated $27,500,000 .00 "City of Laredo Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2016A" for paying all or a portion of the City's contractual obligations incurred for the purpose of (1) planning, constructing, improving and repairing city streets and sidewalks, together with right-of-ways acquisition, and drainage, traffic and street signalization, railroad crossings and lighting improvements; (2) constructing, renovating and improving city-owned buildings and parking lots, (3) acquiring equipment and vehicles for the public safety department; (4) acquiring, constructing and improving municipal parks and recreational facilities; (5) constructing city-wide drainage improvements, and (6) paying legal, fiscal, and engineering fees in connection with such projects; securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an annual ad valorem tax; approving and authorizing the execution of all instruments and procedures related thereto including a paying agent/registrar agreement and a purchase contract; approving the form of an official statement; delegating of the certain city officials the authority to approve all final terms of the certificates of obligation; authorizing amendment to the City's budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and declaring an effective date. 21. 2016-O-110 Discuss and approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of "City of Laredo, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Tax Series 2016B" for paying all or a portion of the City's Contractual Obligations incurred for the purpose of (1) purchasing one or more parcels of land located in the City's downtown area for municipal parking and municipal buildings, including a city-owned convention center and (2) paying legal, fiscal, and engineering fees in connection with such projects; securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an annual ad valorem tax; approving and authorizing the execution of all instruments and procedures related thereto including a paying agent/registrar agreement and a purchase contract; approving the form of an official statement; delegating to the certain city officials the authority to approve all final terms of the certificates of obligation; authorizing amendment to the City's budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and declaring an effective date. 22. 2016-O-111 Discuss and approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of "City of Laredo, Texas Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2016" for the purpose of personal property; securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an annual ad valorem tax; approving and authoring the execution of all instruments and procedures related thereto including a paying agent / registrar agreement and a purchase contract; approving the form of an official statement; delegating to certain city officials the authority to approve all final terms of the contractual obligations; authorizing amendment to the City's budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and declaring an effective date. 23. 2016-O-112 Discuss and approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Improvements and Refunding Bonds, New Series 2016, in or more series, approving an official statement, authorizing the execution of a purchase contract, making provisions for the security thereof; delegating to the City Manager the authority to approve all final terms of the bonds; authorizing amendment to the city’s budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and ordaining other matters relating to the subject. 24. 2016-O-113 Discuss and approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas International Toll Bridge System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016 for the purpose of refunding International Toll Bridge Revenue Bonds, approving an official statement, authorizing the execution of a purchase contract and the execution of an escrow agreement, and making provisions for the security thereof, delegating authority to the City Manager to select outstanding bonds to be refunded and approve all final terms of the bonds, and authorizing amendment to the City's budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and ordaining other matters related to the subject. 25. 2016-O-114 Discuss and approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas Sports Venue Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2016 and ordaining other matters relating to the subject including authorizing a bond purchase agreement, a paying agent/registrar agreement and an official statement, and providing for the security of the bonds and the pledging of a sales tax and authorizing amendment to City's budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein and delegating to the Mayor and /or the City Manager the authority to approve all final terms of the bonds.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 26. 2016-O-105 Ordering a General City Election concurrent with the General Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 for: the Election of City Officials; a Special Election for the submission of proposed Laredo City Charter Amendments; designating polling places; designating a runoff date; providing for publication; and, authorizing the City Manager to enter into contract with the Webb County elections administrator for the purpose of conducting a joint election with the City of Laredo and other matters relating thereto. 27. 2016-O-106 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 11, Block 414, Eastern Division, located 3820 Cedar Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-O (Residential/Office District); providing for publication and effective date. District IV 28. 2016-O-107 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a restaurant selling alcohol on Lot 1A, Block 1, McPherson Square Subdivision, located at 6102 McPherson Road; providing for publication and effective date. District V 29. 2016-O-108 Amending Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo by adopting Chapter 11 Energy Efficiency of the 2015 edition of the International Residential Code (IRC), repealing all ordinances and/or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing for publication and effective date. This will be effective September 1, 2016 for Single Family Residences and Duplexes in accordance with House Bill 1736.
RESOLUTIONS 30. 2016-R-85 Authorizing the City Manager to submit to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) a new Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Application #4 for the Laredo International Airport, under the Passenger Facility Charge Program regulated by FAR Part 158, in order to (1) continue PFC collections at the $4.50 level per enplaned revenue passenger, (2) impose PFCs in the amount of $8,137,539.00, (3) use PFCs for eighteen additional eligible capital projects, and (4) extend the legal charge expiration date of the PFC Program to April 1, 2040. 31. 2016-R-101 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a Memorandum of Understanding between Texas A&M International University and the City of Laredo Fire Department for the purpose of the Laredo Fire Department becoming an American Heart Association Training Site. 32. 2014-R-104 Resolution Supporting AEP Texas Central Company’s (AEP) "LED Pilot Program" to provide LED Street Lighting Service within the City of Laredo; and supporting any amendments to AEP’s Tariff necessary to make the service available.
MOTIONS 33. Consideration for approval and authorizing an operating lease of Seventy Five (75) new 2017 Club Car Precedent Pi2 Excel Electric Golf Cars, One (1) new 2017 Carryall 300 Gas Driving Range Vehicle and One (1) new 2017 Cafe Express Hospitality Vehicle from Club Car, LLC, Evans, Georgia in the total amount $297,012.00 for the Max Mandel Golf Course. The lease of this equipment shall be made utilizing US Communities Contract # EV2024-02. The operating lease shall be for 48 months. The estimated monthly payment shall be $6,187.75. Funding is available in the Max Mandel Golf Course Fund. 34. Consideration for approval and authorizing the City Manager to purchase a rolling performance stage for the Laredo Energy Arena in the amount not to exceed $97,500.00. The vendor is StageRight - Buy Board contract # 455-14. Funding is available under the Sports and Community Venue Fund. 35. Authorizing the City Manager to amend 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 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: 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 authorizing the City Manager 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 36. Authorizing the City Manager to award a contract for Sound Insulation Services to Northeast Noise Abatement Corporation of Warwick, RI, in the amount of $721,000.00 for Sound Insulation Improvements. The scope of work consists of sound insulating nineteen (19) family homes and three (3) apartment buildings. Funding is available in the City of Laredo International Airport Noise Compatibility Program funded by the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Projects Grant#78. 37. Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder Altus Construction, Laredo, Texas, in the base bid amount of $1,298,362.46 for the Zacate Creek Channel Improvements Project with a construction contract time of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. Completion date for the project is scheduled for December 2016. Funding is available in the 2012, 2013 and 2016 Environmental Bonds, subject to approval of ordinance 2016-O-109. 38. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to Design Group International, Laredo, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 for design and preparation of plans and specifications for the Santo Nino Re-habilitation of the WIC Clinic – Phase II. Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the 2015 Certificate of Obligation, 2014 Certificate of Obligation, and Health Dept. Fund. 39. Consideration for approval of change order no. 2 an increase of $41,400.00 to the contract with Sunset Pools, Inc., Laredo, Texas, for the Neighborhood Recreational Swimming Pool (5,330 S.F.) at Bartlett Avenue Soccer Field Complex Located at 6002 Thomas Avenue (Design/Build Project) to add a perimeter fence outside of the electrical easement for protection from animals invading pool and to add forty-five (45) calendar days to the construction contract time. Current construction contract amount with this change order is $1,176,400.00. Completion date for the project is scheduled for September 2016. Funding is available in the 2015 CO. 40. Authorizing the City Manager to submit a continuation grant application in the estimated amount of $140,110.00 to the South Texas Development Council (STDC) to continue the City of Laredo Health Department HIV/Health & Social Services Program to provide medical care, treatment, case management, testing, social services and supportive care for the term period of 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. 41. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a purchase contract with Motorola Solutions in the amount of $6,000,000.00 for the purchase of mobile and portable radios with an extended warranty of 10 years for the Police and Fire Departments. The purchase of these radios shall be made utilizing H-GAC contract RA-05-15. Funding for this purchase contract is available through proceeds from the 2016 PPFCO, subject to approval of Ordinance No. 2016-O-111. 42. Consideration to award contract FY16-065 to the low bidder HD Supply Waterworks, Atlanta, Georgia, in an amount up to $249,465.05 for the purchase of fire hydrants and repair kits for the City of Laredo's Utilities Department. This contract will be for a one year period. This contract has five extension periods upon mutual agreement . Funding is available in the Utilities Department Fund. 43. Consideration to award supply contract number FY16-064 to the following low bidders: a. Sections I and II to Ferguson Waterworks, Brownsville, Texas in an amount of up to $525,505.74; b. Section III to HD Supply Waterworks, Atlanta, Georgia in an amount of up to $141,819.52; c. Section IV to Fortiline Inc., Concord, North Carolina in an amount of up to $96,290.00, for the purchase of mechanical joint fittings, brass fittings, copper pipe, repair clamps, and valve boxes for the Utilities Department. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. These materials are purchased on an as needed basis by the Utilities Department- Water Operations for construction and repair projects. Funding is available in the Utilities Department Fund. 44. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract utilizing the BuyBoard cooperative purchasing program to Insituform Technologies, LLC, of Chesterfield, Missouri, for the emergency repairs of a 30" sanitary sewer for the amount of $305,505.00. This line is completely corroded and a collapse probability is very high. Funding is available in the 2014 Sewer Revenue Bond 45. Authorizing the City Manager to award a Professional Engineering Services contract in the amount of $285,000.00 to Parra Business & Engineering Consulting, San Antonio, Texas for the Preparation of Operation & Maintenance Manual, and Standard Operation Procedures for South Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant. Funding is available in the 2010 Sewer Revenue Bond. 46. Consideration for approval of change order #2 with no increase in the contract sum to Qro Mex Construction Co., Inc Granite Shoals, for the 24" EPC Water Main Jefferson WTP to Bridge 1. This change order consists of 60 working days of time extension, due to the delay in easement acquisition process, for a total contract time of 340 working days. The contract amount remains at $2,848,963.00. Funding is available in the 2015 Water System Revenue Bond. 47. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of July 2016, represent an increase of $9,052.11. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders.
XIV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 48. Consideration for approval of the El Metro Operations and Maintenance Facility – 401 Scott Street Repair/Reconstruction and/or Replacement of Concrete Slabs and Construction Joints as complete, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $25,777.91 to ALC Construction, Inc., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $515,558.25. Funding is available in the Transit Capital Grants Fund/FTA Grant. 49. Consideration to award contract FY 16-053 to Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Akron, OH in the estimated amount of $267,312.00, for providing leased tires for the bus and para-transit fleet. This contract provides tires for forty-nine (49) buses, eighteen (18) para-transit vehicles and five (5) medium size support vehicles. The term of this contract will be for three (3) years with two (2) one-year options, subject to continued appropriations in future fiscal years. Funding is available in the El Metro Operations Budget. XV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
FIRST AND FINAL READINGS 20. 2016-O-109 Discussion an approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of an estimated $27,500,000 .00 "City of Laredo Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2016A" for paying all or a portion of the City's contractual obligations incurred for the purpose of (1) planning, constructing, improving and repairing city streets and sidewalks, together with right-of-ways acquisition, and drainage, traffic and street signalization, railroad crossings and lighting improvements; (2) constructing, renovating and improving city-owned buildings and parking lots, (3) acquiring equipment and vehicles for the public safety department; (4) acquiring, constructing and improving municipal parks and recreational facilities; (5) constructing city-wide drainage improvements, and (6) paying legal, fiscal, and engineering fees in connection with such projects; securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an annual ad valorem tax; approving and authorizing the execution of all instruments and procedures related thereto including a paying agent/registrar agreement and a purchase contract; approving the form of an official statement; delegating of the certain city officials the authority to approve all final terms of the certificates of obligation; authorizing amendment to the City's budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and declaring an effective date. 21. 2016-O-110 Discuss and approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of "City of Laredo, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Tax Series 2016B" for paying all or a portion of the City's Contractual Obligations incurred for the purpose of (1) purchasing one or more parcels of land located in the City's downtown area for municipal parking and municipal buildings, including a city-owned convention center and (2) paying legal, fiscal, and engineering fees in connection with such projects; securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an annual ad valorem tax; approving and authorizing the execution of all instruments and procedures related thereto including a paying agent/registrar agreement and a purchase contract; approving the form of an official statement; delegating to the certain city officials the authority to approve all final terms of the certificates of obligation; authorizing amendment to the City's budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and declaring an effective date. 22. 2016-O-111 Discuss and approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of "City of Laredo, Texas Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2016" for the purpose of personal property; securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an annual ad valorem tax; approving and authoring the execution of all instruments and procedures related thereto including a paying agent / registrar agreement and a purchase contract; approving the form of an official statement; delegating to certain city officials the authority to approve all final terms of the contractual obligations; authorizing amendment to the City's budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and declaring an effective date. 23. 2016-O-112 Discuss and approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Improvements and Refunding Bonds, New Series 2016, in or more series, approving an official statement, authorizing the execution of a purchase contract, making provisions for the security thereof; delegating to the City Manager the authority to approve all final terms of the bonds; authorizing amendment to the city’s budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and ordaining other matters relating to the subject. 24. 2016-O-113 Discuss and approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas International Toll Bridge System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016 for the purpose of refunding International Toll Bridge Revenue Bonds, approving an official statement, authorizing the execution of a purchase contract and the execution of an escrow agreement, and making provisions for the security thereof, delegating authority to the City Manager to select outstanding bonds to be refunded and approve all final terms of the bonds, and authorizing amendment to the City's budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and ordaining other matters related to the subject. 25. 2016-O-114 Discuss and approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas Sports Venue Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2016 and ordaining other matters relating to the subject including authorizing a bond purchase agreement, a paying agent/registrar agreement and an official statement, and providing for the security of the bonds and the pledging of a sales tax and authorizing amendment to City's budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein and delegating to the Mayor and /or the City Manager the authority to approve all final terms of the bonds.
Mayor Pro-Tempore Juan Narvaez a. Discussion with possible action to add proposition on the November 8, 2016 Special Election by amending Section 2.04 (B)(4) City Charter which provides that the Mayor or a Council Member shall forfeit office if he or she fails to attend seven (7) regular meetings in any twelve (12) month period. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Roque Vela, Jr.) XVI. ADJOURN This notice was posted at the Municipal Government Offices, 1110 Houston Street, Laredo, Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said notice was posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 6:50 p.m.
Aug 15, 2016 City Council
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués 1. Supporting Miss Laredo USA, Teresa G. Ramirez as she competes at the Miss Texas USA pageant to be held on September 2-4, 2016 in Houston, Texas. Miss Ramirez is seeking financial support from the community to assist in covering some of the expenses as she will be representing the City of Laredo at the state competition. Recognitions 1. Recognizing LISD and UISD High School Sophomores that represented Laredo at the National Hispanic Institute's "Great Debate" at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. 2. Recognizing Pony League teams for advancing to either Zone or World Series competitions during summer tournament play and presentation by Pony League officials.
Request by Council Member Roque Vela, Jr. a. Presentation by Jennifer E. Roby, Case Manager, Housing and Urban Development/Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) on the National Stand Down Event scheduled for Tuesday, September 20, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to be held at the Bartlett Soccer Complex, 6002 Thomas Avenue.
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués 2. Report on the Laredo Development Foundation by Olivia Varela, Executive Director, with possible action.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public Hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo's FY 2016 Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $300,000.00 for the Max Mandel Golf Course Operating Fund. The revenues are from lease purchase proceeds related to the financing of golf carts. 2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a conditional use permit for a pawn shop on the E 35’ of Lot 7, Block 1693 and N 62.4’ of Lot 8, Block 1693 and 34.39’ of Lot 7, Block 1693, Eastern Division, located at 2305 N Arkansas Avenue, and 2816 Clark Boulevard; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. District IV 3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 2.95 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at north of State Highway 359, and east of Dorel Drive, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District II 4. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a conditional use permit for an amusement redemption machine establishment on Lot 1, Block 1, Northridge Commercial Plat, located at 8511 McPherson Road, Suites 101, 102 & 103; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning and Zoning Commission denied the Conditional Use Permit. The applicant has since exercised his right to appeal to council. District VI 5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 35.02 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located southwest of FM 1472 (Mines Road), and east of Vidal Cantu Rd., from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); Providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning recommends approval of the zone change. District VII 6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Shyam Plat, located at 4914 San Bernardo Avenue, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway 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 VII 7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 12 and the West ½ of Lot 11, Block 925, Eastern Division, located at 1702 and 1706 Chihuahua Street, from R-O (Residential/Office District) and B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business 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 III 8. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 12.43 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located West of Las Misiones Boulevard and Northeast of Servando Drive from R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area District) to R-1B (Single-Family High Density District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the zone change and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. District II 9. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by repealing Ordinance No. 2016-O-053 authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an amusement redemption machine establishment on Lot 1, Block 1, Anil and Associates Subdivision Phase 1, located at 9110 McPherson Road, Suite 2; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the proposed Conditional Use Permit. District VI 10. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 3 and 4, Block 1493, Eastern Division, located at 2503 and 2519 Guadalupe Street, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the zone change and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the zone change. District III 11. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 10, 11 and 12; the South 10 ft. of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 793, Eastern Division, located at 1402 Market Street , from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial 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 12. 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 well) of the Killam Hurd Amoco Walker GU #1 Well located North of Chardonnay Drive between Vineyard Loop and Burgundy Drive; 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 VI 13. 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 well) of the Killam-Hurd-Amoco Fee #6 Well located Northeast of Del Mar Boulevard and Bob Bullock Loop; 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 VI 14. Public hearing for the adoption of a tax rate $0.637000 per $100 value for the Tax Year 2016. The tax rate will provide revenue for the general fund and debt service. The rate includes $0.494068 per $100 value for Maintenance and Operation and $0.142932 per $100 value for Sinking Fund of the Debt Service and is estimated to generate a tax levy of $79,005,628.00. The City Council is scheduled to vote on the tax rate on September 13, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. and September 19, 2016 at 5:30 PM at City Council Chambers located at 1110 Houston St.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 15. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances by establishing a new Animal Care Services Department and abolishing the existing animal control program of the health department; transferring all functions from the existing animal control program to the newly created department; designating a director with supervisory responsibility over the department; authorizing the City Manager to waive any or all fees required under this chapter in limited circumstances; clarifying the City’s authority to seize and impound animals in conformance with current state law; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing a savings clause; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. 16. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey to Laredo-Webb Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. D/B/A NeighborWorks Laredo a 113,159.62 sq.ft. (2.5978 Acs.) Tract of Land, Being all of Block No.1713, part of Block No. 1782 and the Right-of-Way of New York Ave., between these two Blocks, in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas. The City of Laredo will retain a 15’ Wide Easement along New York Avenue. This will support the creation of Affordable Rental Housing for Veterans, Elderly and Multifamily Households in the community. 17. Authorizing the City Manager to donate to Habitat for Humanity of Laredo, the surface only of the following surplus properties: Lot 8, Block 246, Eastern Division, located on 617 Guerrero Street and Lots 7 & 8, Block 1487, Eastern Division, located 518 & 520 N.Texas Avenue. The purpose of this donation would be to provide for the construction of affordable housing in the City of Laredo. 18. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a billboard lease with Lamar Outdoor Advertising located on Thurman and U.S. Highway 83. The lease term for this parcel will consist of monthly payments for one (1) year, at a base rental amount of $300.00 with an additional 20% of revenue generated less the base rent for a 12-month period. 19. Amending Article II, Section 2-16, "Departments of the City," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo, Texas, by creating and eliminating departments; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing a savings clause; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
FIRST AND FINAL READINGS 20. 2016-O-109 Discussion an approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of an estimated $27,500,000 .00 "City of Laredo Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2016A" for paying all or a portion of the City's contractual obligations incurred for the purpose of (1) planning, constructing, improving and repairing city streets and sidewalks, together with right-of-ways acquisition, and drainage, traffic and street signalization, railroad crossings and lighting improvements; (2) constructing, renovating and improving city-owned buildings and parking lots, (3) acquiring equipment and vehicles for the public safety department; (4) acquiring, constructing and improving municipal parks and recreational facilities; (5) constructing city-wide drainage improvements, and (6) paying legal, fiscal, and engineering fees in connection with such projects; securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an annual ad valorem tax; approving and authorizing the execution of all instruments and procedures related thereto including a paying agent/registrar agreement and a purchase contract; approving the form of an official statement; delegating of the certain city officials the authority to approve all final terms of the certificates of obligation; authorizing amendment to the City's budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and declaring an effective date. 21. 2016-O-110 Discuss and approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of "City of Laredo, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Tax Series 2016B" for paying all or a portion of the City's Contractual Obligations incurred for the purpose of (1) purchasing one or more parcels of land located in the City's downtown area for municipal parking and municipal buildings, including a city-owned convention center and (2) paying legal, fiscal, and engineering fees in connection with such projects; securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an annual ad valorem tax; approving and authorizing the execution of all instruments and procedures related thereto including a paying agent/registrar agreement and a purchase contract; approving the form of an official statement; delegating to the certain city officials the authority to approve all final terms of the certificates of obligation; authorizing amendment to the City's budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and declaring an effective date. 22. 2016-O-111 Discuss and approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of "City of Laredo, Texas Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2016" for the purpose of personal property; securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an annual ad valorem tax; approving and authoring the execution of all instruments and procedures related thereto including a paying agent / registrar agreement and a purchase contract; approving the form of an official statement; delegating to certain city officials the authority to approve all final terms of the contractual obligations; authorizing amendment to the City's budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and declaring an effective date. 23. 2016-O-112 Discuss and approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Improvements and Refunding Bonds, New Series 2016, in or more series, approving an official statement, authorizing the execution of a purchase contract, making provisions for the security thereof; delegating to the City Manager the authority to approve all final terms of the bonds; authorizing amendment to the city’s budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and ordaining other matters relating to the subject. 24. 2016-O-113 Discuss and approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas International Toll Bridge System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016 for the purpose of refunding International Toll Bridge Revenue Bonds, approving an official statement, authorizing the execution of a purchase contract and the execution of an escrow agreement, and making provisions for the security thereof, delegating authority to the City Manager to select outstanding bonds to be refunded and approve all final terms of the bonds, and authorizing amendment to the City's budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and ordaining other matters related to the subject. 25. 2016-O-114 Discuss and approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas Sports Venue Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2016 and ordaining other matters relating to the subject including authorizing a bond purchase agreement, a paying agent/registrar agreement and an official statement, and providing for the security of the bonds and the pledging of a sales tax and authorizing amendment to City's budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein and delegating to the Mayor and /or the City Manager the authority to approve all final terms of the bonds.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 26. 2016-O-105 Ordering a General City Election concurrent with the General Election on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 for: the Election of City Officials; a Special Election for the submission of proposed Laredo City Charter Amendments; designating polling places; designating a runoff date; providing for publication; and, authorizing the City Manager to enter into contract with the Webb County elections administrator for the purpose of conducting a joint election with the City of Laredo and other matters relating thereto. 27. 2016-O-106 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 11, Block 414, Eastern Division, located 3820 Cedar Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-O (Residential/Office District); providing for publication and effective date. District IV 28. 2016-O-107 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a restaurant selling alcohol on Lot 1A, Block 1, McPherson Square Subdivision, located at 6102 McPherson Road; providing for publication and effective date. District V 29. 2016-O-108 Amending Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo by adopting Chapter 11 Energy Efficiency of the 2015 edition of the International Residential Code (IRC), repealing all ordinances and/or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing for publication and effective date. This will be effective September 1, 2016 for Single Family Residences and Duplexes in accordance with House Bill 1736.
RESOLUTIONS 30. 2016-R-85 Authorizing the City Manager to submit to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) a new Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Application #4 for the Laredo International Airport, under the Passenger Facility Charge Program regulated by FAR Part 158, in order to (1) continue PFC collections at the $4.50 level per enplaned revenue passenger, (2) impose PFCs in the amount of $8,137,539.00, (3) use PFCs for eighteen additional eligible capital projects, and (4) extend the legal charge expiration date of the PFC Program to April 1, 2040. 31. 2016-R-101 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a Memorandum of Understanding between Texas A&M International University and the City of Laredo Fire Department for the purpose of the Laredo Fire Department becoming an American Heart Association Training Site. 32. 2014-R-104 Resolution Supporting AEP Texas Central Company’s (AEP) "LED Pilot Program" to provide LED Street Lighting Service within the City of Laredo; and supporting any amendments to AEP’s Tariff necessary to make the service available.
MOTIONS 33. Consideration for approval and authorizing an operating lease of Seventy Five (75) new 2017 Club Car Precedent Pi2 Excel Electric Golf Cars, One (1) new 2017 Carryall 300 Gas Driving Range Vehicle and One (1) new 2017 Cafe Express Hospitality Vehicle from Club Car, LLC, Evans, Georgia in the total amount $297,012.00 for the Max Mandel Golf Course. The lease of this equipment shall be made utilizing US Communities Contract # EV2024-02. The operating lease shall be for 48 months. The estimated monthly payment shall be $6,187.75. Funding is available in the Max Mandel Golf Course Fund. 34. Consideration for approval and authorizing the City Manager to purchase a rolling performance stage for the Laredo Energy Arena in the amount not to exceed $97,500.00. The vendor is StageRight - Buy Board contract # 455-14. Funding is available under the Sports and Community Venue Fund. 35. Authorizing the City Manager to amend 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 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: 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 authorizing the City Manager 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 36. Authorizing the City Manager to award a contract for Sound Insulation Services to Northeast Noise Abatement Corporation of Warwick, RI, in the amount of $721,000.00 for Sound Insulation Improvements. The scope of work consists of sound insulating nineteen (19) family homes and three (3) apartment buildings. Funding is available in the City of Laredo International Airport Noise Compatibility Program funded by the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Projects Grant#78. 37. Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder Altus Construction, Laredo, Texas, in the base bid amount of $1,298,362.46 for the Zacate Creek Channel Improvements Project with a construction contract time of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. Completion date for the project is scheduled for December 2016. Funding is available in the 2012, 2013 and 2016 Environmental Bonds, subject to approval of ordinance 2016-O-109. 38. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to Design Group International, Laredo, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00 for design and preparation of plans and specifications for the Santo Nino Re-habilitation of the WIC Clinic – Phase II. Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the 2015 Certificate of Obligation, 2014 Certificate of Obligation, and Health Dept. Fund. 39. Consideration for approval of change order no. 2 an increase of $41,400.00 to the contract with Sunset Pools, Inc., Laredo, Texas, for the Neighborhood Recreational Swimming Pool (5,330 S.F.) at Bartlett Avenue Soccer Field Complex Located at 6002 Thomas Avenue (Design/Build Project) to add a perimeter fence outside of the electrical easement for protection from animals invading pool and to add forty-five (45) calendar days to the construction contract time. Current construction contract amount with this change order is $1,176,400.00. Completion date for the project is scheduled for September 2016. Funding is available in the 2015 CO. 40. Authorizing the City Manager to submit a continuation grant application in the estimated amount of $140,110.00 to the South Texas Development Council (STDC) to continue the City of Laredo Health Department HIV/Health & Social Services Program to provide medical care, treatment, case management, testing, social services and supportive care for the term period of 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. 41. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a purchase contract with Motorola Solutions in the amount of $6,000,000.00 for the purchase of mobile and portable radios with an extended warranty of 10 years for the Police and Fire Departments. The purchase of these radios shall be made utilizing H-GAC contract RA-05-15. Funding for this purchase contract is available through proceeds from the 2016 PPFCO, subject to approval of Ordinance No. 2016-O-111. 42. Consideration to award contract FY16-065 to the low bidder HD Supply Waterworks, Atlanta, Georgia, in an amount up to $249,465.05 for the purchase of fire hydrants and repair kits for the City of Laredo's Utilities Department. This contract will be for a one year period. This contract has five extension periods upon mutual agreement . Funding is available in the Utilities Department Fund. 43. Consideration to award supply contract number FY16-064 to the following low bidders: a. Sections I and II to Ferguson Waterworks, Brownsville, Texas in an amount of up to $525,505.74; b. Section III to HD Supply Waterworks, Atlanta, Georgia in an amount of up to $141,819.52; c. Section IV to Fortiline Inc., Concord, North Carolina in an amount of up to $96,290.00, for the purchase of mechanical joint fittings, brass fittings, copper pipe, repair clamps, and valve boxes for the Utilities Department. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. These materials are purchased on an as needed basis by the Utilities Department- Water Operations for construction and repair projects. Funding is available in the Utilities Department Fund. 44. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract utilizing the BuyBoard cooperative purchasing program to Insituform Technologies, LLC, of Chesterfield, Missouri, for the emergency repairs of a 30" sanitary sewer for the amount of $305,505.00. This line is completely corroded and a collapse probability is very high. Funding is available in the 2014 Sewer Revenue Bond 45. Authorizing the City Manager to award a Professional Engineering Services contract in the amount of $285,000.00 to Parra Business & Engineering Consulting, San Antonio, Texas for the Preparation of Operation & Maintenance Manual, and Standard Operation Procedures for South Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant. Funding is available in the 2010 Sewer Revenue Bond. 46. Consideration for approval of change order #2 with no increase in the contract sum to Qro Mex Construction Co., Inc Granite Shoals, for the 24" EPC Water Main Jefferson WTP to Bridge 1. This change order consists of 60 working days of time extension, due to the delay in easement acquisition process, for a total contract time of 340 working days. The contract amount remains at $2,848,963.00. Funding is available in the 2015 Water System Revenue Bond. 47. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of July 2016, represent an increase of $9,052.11. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders.
XIV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 48. Consideration for approval of the El Metro Operations and Maintenance Facility – 401 Scott Street Repair/Reconstruction and/or Replacement of Concrete Slabs and Construction Joints as complete, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $25,777.91 to ALC Construction, Inc., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $515,558.25. Funding is available in the Transit Capital Grants Fund/FTA Grant. 49. Consideration to award contract FY 16-053 to Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Akron, OH in the estimated amount of $267,312.00, for providing leased tires for the bus and para-transit fleet. This contract provides tires for forty-nine (49) buses, eighteen (18) para-transit vehicles and five (5) medium size support vehicles. The term of this contract will be for three (3) years with two (2) one-year options, subject to continued appropriations in future fiscal years. Funding is available in the El Metro Operations Budget. XV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
FIRST AND FINAL READINGS 20. 2016-O-109 Discussion an approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of an estimated $27,500,000 .00 "City of Laredo Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2016A" for paying all or a portion of the City's contractual obligations incurred for the purpose of (1) planning, constructing, improving and repairing city streets and sidewalks, together with right-of-ways acquisition, and drainage, traffic and street signalization, railroad crossings and lighting improvements; (2) constructing, renovating and improving city-owned buildings and parking lots, (3) acquiring equipment and vehicles for the public safety department; (4) acquiring, constructing and improving municipal parks and recreational facilities; (5) constructing city-wide drainage improvements, and (6) paying legal, fiscal, and engineering fees in connection with such projects; securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an annual ad valorem tax; approving and authorizing the execution of all instruments and procedures related thereto including a paying agent/registrar agreement and a purchase contract; approving the form of an official statement; delegating of the certain city officials the authority to approve all final terms of the certificates of obligation; authorizing amendment to the City's budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and declaring an effective date. 21. 2016-O-110 Discuss and approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of "City of Laredo, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Tax Series 2016B" for paying all or a portion of the City's Contractual Obligations incurred for the purpose of (1) purchasing one or more parcels of land located in the City's downtown area for municipal parking and municipal buildings, including a city-owned convention center and (2) paying legal, fiscal, and engineering fees in connection with such projects; securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an annual ad valorem tax; approving and authorizing the execution of all instruments and procedures related thereto including a paying agent/registrar agreement and a purchase contract; approving the form of an official statement; delegating to the certain city officials the authority to approve all final terms of the certificates of obligation; authorizing amendment to the City's budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and declaring an effective date. 22. 2016-O-111 Discuss and approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of "City of Laredo, Texas Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2016" for the purpose of personal property; securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an annual ad valorem tax; approving and authoring the execution of all instruments and procedures related thereto including a paying agent / registrar agreement and a purchase contract; approving the form of an official statement; delegating to certain city officials the authority to approve all final terms of the contractual obligations; authorizing amendment to the City's budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and declaring an effective date. 23. 2016-O-112 Discuss and approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Improvements and Refunding Bonds, New Series 2016, in or more series, approving an official statement, authorizing the execution of a purchase contract, making provisions for the security thereof; delegating to the City Manager the authority to approve all final terms of the bonds; authorizing amendment to the city’s budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and ordaining other matters relating to the subject. 24. 2016-O-113 Discuss and approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas International Toll Bridge System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016 for the purpose of refunding International Toll Bridge Revenue Bonds, approving an official statement, authorizing the execution of a purchase contract and the execution of an escrow agreement, and making provisions for the security thereof, delegating authority to the City Manager to select outstanding bonds to be refunded and approve all final terms of the bonds, and authorizing amendment to the City's budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and ordaining other matters related to the subject. 25. 2016-O-114 Discuss and approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas Sports Venue Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2016 and ordaining other matters relating to the subject including authorizing a bond purchase agreement, a paying agent/registrar agreement and an official statement, and providing for the security of the bonds and the pledging of a sales tax and authorizing amendment to City's budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein and delegating to the Mayor and /or the City Manager the authority to approve all final terms of the bonds.
Mayor Pro-Tempore Juan Narvaez a. Discussion with possible action to add proposition on the November 8, 2016 Special Election by amending Section 2.04 (B)(4) City Charter which provides that the Mayor or a Council Member shall forfeit office if he or she fails to attend seven (7) regular meetings in any twelve (12) month period. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Roque Vela, Jr.) XVI. ADJOURN This notice was posted at the Municipal Government Offices, 1110 Houston Street, Laredo, Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said notice was posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 6:50 p.m.