COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués Recognitions 1. Recognizing Mr. Jose Flores former Laredo International Airport Director for serving the City of Laredo for over 30 years. 2. Recognizing Theo's Barber Shop for donating free back to school haircuts for boys and girls from Pre K-12th grade.
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.
Discussion with possible action to create a program for commercial properties to participate in our recycling program.
Discussion with possible action regarding traffic circulation issues within Ponderosa Hills Subdivision to include prohibiting parking in certain sections of streets during certain times of day.
Discussion with possible action to modify Ordinance No. 19-121-124 “Bicycle License” to include a penalty provision, and other modifications to bring the ordinance to date (created in 1980).
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. 54. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 to consult with the City Attorney on pending litigation: Laredo Merchants Association vs. City of Laredo; Cause Number 2015CVQ001077D3; In The 341st District Court, Webb County, Texas; and return to open session for possible action. 55. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code section 551.071 to consult with City Attorney on pending litigation: City of Laredo vs. Jesus Martinez d/b/a Antiguo Hotel, Cause No. 2015CVQ003928-D3, In The 341st District Court, Webb County, Texas; and return to open session for possible action.
1. Public hearing and introductory ordinance adopting the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2016-2017 by appropriating the proposed revenues, expenditures and balances reported therein for the year beginning October 1, 2016, and ending September 30, 2017, consistent with the financial plan described in said annual budget (see Exhibit “A”) and motions approved by City Council at public workshops (see Exhibit “B”) and authorizing the City Manager to implement said annual budget. 2. Public Hearing to consider the adoption of the 2017-2021 Capital Improvement Program of the City of Laredo. 3. Public Hearing allowing interested persons to comment on the proposed amendment to the City of Laredo's 2015 One Year Action Plan to allow for the reprogramming of CDBG funds totaling $356,000.00 for the “Santo Niño Community Center Rehabilitation – Phase II” project. It is further proposed that the newly created project will be funded through the use of funds from the cancelled “Acquisition of Residential Lots for Homebuyers” activity from the 41st Action Year. The “Santo Niño Community Center Rehabilitation – Phase II”. The scope of rehabilitation work to this City owned building will include: design/engineering, testing, demolition, paving, landscaping, irrigation, concrete, masonry, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work, roofing, windows and door replacement, flooring, air conditioning, ADA accessibility and other amenities as deemed necessary. (Approved by Operations Committee) 4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept the contract amendment with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and amending the FY 2015-2016 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $12,852.00 for a total of $573,275.00 for continuation of the Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to provide evidence-based nurse home visitation care for first-time mothers wellness, prenatal and postpartum care and for newborn preventive health care nurse case management to assure wellness, preventive care and positive growth and development for the first two (2) years of life of the newborn. The project period is from September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017 and can be renewed another two (2) years pending funding availability. (Approved by Operations Committee) 5. 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, Anil and Associates Subdivision Phase 1, located at 9110 McPherson Road, Suite 1; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Conditional Use Permit. District VI 6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Tattoo Shop on Lot 8 A, Block 664, Eastern Division, located at 4301 McPherson Road, Suite 103; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District IV 7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, 8, W 1/3 of Lot 2 and W 1/3 of Lot 7, Block 9, Eastern Division, located at 601 Market St., from B-3 (Community Business 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 approval of the zone change. District III 8. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Laredo Land Development Code of the City of Laredo by revising Article IV, Section 24.65.0, General Supplemental;Provisions, (a) Residential, to prohibit trucks and certain trailers from parking in an R-2, R-3, RSM, and RS Zoning District; providing for publication and effective date. 9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the 2016 Transit Capital Budget by increasing revenues and expenses in the amount of $316,630.00 in order to appropriate FTA Section 5310 Grant TX-2016-052-00 for the purchase of Capital and Program Administration for the Laredo Transit Management Incorporated. Also included in the grant is the purchase of Rolling Stock and Operating Assistance for the 5310 transportation provider. (Approved by Operations Committee) 10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, Chapter 31 (Utilities), Division 5 (Rates and Charges), Article II (Sewers and Sewage Disposal), by renaming section 31-92 (Inside City Limits) to (Rates and Charges), by removing the rate cap for residential accounts over 30,000 gallons and charging the same rate as the tier for usage of 20,001 to 30,000 gallons; modifying the commercial rate by combining the existing tiers of 10,001 to 30,000 gallons and the 30,001 to 40,000 gallons into one tier of 10,001 to 40,000 gallons and keeping the rate of the 30,001 to 40,000 gallons rate; modifying the tiers of 150,001 to 300,000 gallons and the 300,001 to 600,000 gallons to match the residential rate tier for equal consumption and keeping the annual rate increases at a 2% as previously approved by City Council up until 2037. Creating section 31-102 (Fees) and moving the fees contents from Sec. 31-92 (Rates and Charges) to section 31-102, providing for publication and an effective date. 11. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo Ordinance #2016-O-086, Chapter 31 (Utilities), Division 3 (Rates and Charges), Article III (Water), section 31-141 (Water Availability), specifically section 1. a. by decreasing the square footage from 6,000 to 4,500 square feet; 1. b. from minimum of 6,000 to 4,500 square feet and increasing the cost from $500.00 to $1,000.00; 1. c. by increasing the cost from $750.00 to $1,500.00 and 1. d. by increasing the cost from $1,000.00 to $2,000.00; modifying 2. a. by removing one-half and adding one-third acre-feet and increasing the cost from $500.00 to $1,000.00; 2. b. by increasing the cost from $500.00 to $1,500.00 and 2. c. by increasing the cost from $500.00 to $1,500.00. Modifying (b) 2. for connection charges by adding a multifamily charge of $200.00 per unit per meter and moving the current (b) 2. to (b) 3, providing for publication and an effective date.
SECOND PUBLIC HEARING 12. Second 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 13. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, Amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 6 (pay administration), of the City Code, specifically Section 2-87.7(c)(12)a, by providing for a 3% cost of living adjustment (COLA) to the existing wage schedule, except as otherwise stated in any Collective Bargaining Agreement; providing for a repealing clause; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date of October 1, 2016. 14. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey at its fair market value of $5,000.00 to AEP Texas Central Company, the “surface only” of certain City property, described as being a tract of land containing 8,333 sq ft (0.191 of an acre), more or less, being the west 30’ out of lots 1, 3, 5, and 7, block 187. Said parcel being situated in the western division, between Washington Street and San Leonardo Street of the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, as depicted in exhibit “A”. (Approved by Operations Committee)
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 15. 2016-O-122 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. District IV 16. 2016-O-123 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. District II 17. 2016-O-124 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. District VI 18. 2016-O-125 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. District VII 19. 2016-O-126 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. District VII 20. 2016-O-127 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. District III 21. 2016-O-128 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. District II 22. 2016-O-129 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. District VI 23. 2016-O-130 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. District VI 24. 2016-O-131 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Oil and/or Gas Extraction and Production of the Killam-Hurd-Amoco Fee #6 Well located Northeast of Del Mar Boulevard and Bob Bullock Loop; providing for publication and effective date. (AS AMENDED) District VI 25. 2016-O-132 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. 26. 2016-O-133 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. 27. 2016-O-134 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. 28. 2016-O-135 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. 29. 2016-O-136 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.
RESOLUTIONS 30. 2016-R-107 Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement to purchase; an undivided interest in a tract of land Cuatro Vientos Norte Phase III, Block 1 Lot 26, together with all improvements thereon, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas for the construction of a detention pond and authorizing the City Attorney to initiate condemnation proceedings to acquire said parcel if staff is unable to acquire due to inability to agree to a purchase price, conflict of ownership, owner refusal to sell, and/or inability to locate a listed owner under the Texas Property Code Chapter 21.
MOTIONS 31. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to purchase the surface only of Lots 1 and 2, Block 6, Western Division, from Mr. Kevin Mu of Grant St. LLC. for the amount of $635,000.00 plus consulting fees and closing costs. The property which is physically located at 1419 Grant Street will be utilized for parking improvements and other municipal purposes. Funding is available in the 2015 C.O. 32. Approval of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Audit Plan in accordance with Ordinance No. 2011-O-077. 33. Authorizing the City Manager to donate lights, sirens, and radio harnesses for three police units for the City of Rio Bravo Police Department. The equipment being donated has reached the end of their service life, is fully depreciated, and has no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended. This equipment will be used for law enforcement purposes by the City of Rio Bravo Police Department. The City of Laredo Police Department donates the equipment as is and does not assume any liability associated with the use after it has been transferred. The City of Rio Bravo will assume responsibility for properly removing the equipment.
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. XIII (a) RESOLUTIONS 34. 2016-R-102 Accepting the conveyance of the following fifteen (15) foot Public Utility and Utility Access Easements, for the right to install, construct, reconstruct, repair and perpetually maintain an 8" sanitary sewer line and manholes from: Laredo Independent School District (LISD) for Utility easements as follows: A tract of land containing 0.16 acres (6,902 square feet), more or less and a second tract containing 0.35 acres (15,369 square feet) both tracts situated within LISD's Lamar Middle School Campus in Laredo, Webb County, Texas, a copy of which conveyances are attached as Exhibits A & A-1 and depicted in Exhibit B: And directing that said Easements be filed of record in official property records of Webb County, Texas. 35. 2016-R-103 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 a 21" sanitary sewer line and manholes from: Laredo Independent School District (LISD) for a Utility easement as follows: A tract of land containing 0.27 acres, (11,672 square feet) more or less in Webb County, Texas, situated within Blocks 385 and 388, Eastern Division, being within LISD's Sanchez-Ochoa School Campus, a copy of which conveyance is attached as Exhibit A and depicted in Exhibit B: And directing that said Easement be filed of record in official property records of Webb County, Texas. 36. 2016-R-105 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $81,341.00 from the Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for funding the 2016 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for the period of October 01, 2015 through September 30, 2019. This funding will be used for support staff, equipment and supplies for police operations. The Bureau of Justice Assistance mandates that this grant be divided equally between the City of Laredo and Webb County. 37. 2016-R-106 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract with the United States Health and Human Services (HHS) Department Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in the amount of $500,000.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department Erasing Barriers HIV & Behavioral Health program that integrates through collocation for HIV and Hepatitis prevention and medical care with behavioral health and substance abuse treatment, prevention and counseling services for the term from September 30, 2016 through September 29, 2017. This project will be renewed one more year. XIII (b) MOTIONS 38. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Toll Collection System Maintenance Service Contract between the City of Laredo and TransCore, L.P., for the hardware and software maintenance of the Laredo Bridge System Electronic Toll Collection equipment. This maintenance service contract is for a term not to exceed one (1) year effective October 1, 2016 and will not exceed $213,877.00. Funding is contingent upon availability in the FY 16-17 Bridge Fund budget. 39. Authorizing the City Manager, in support of the City of Laredo International Airport Noise Compatibility Program, to execute two (2) year appraisal service contracts with the following State Certified, Independent Real Estate Fee Appraisers: Porras Residential Appraisal Services, Inc., Frank Leal Real Estate, DLG Appraisal Group, and Texas Land Services, LLC. Appraisers will be alternated to conduct property appraisal services. Funding is available under Federal Aviation (FAA) Administration Airport Improvement Projects (AIP), Grant No.78 Individual contracts are not to exceed $50,000.00 for the two year term. 40. Consideration to award contract FY16-070 to BMS Construction, Dickinson, Texas for the purchase and installation of sixty four (64) complete central air conditioning and heating units to include weatherization for each apartment unit at the Tomas Flores Apartments located at 2301 & 2302 Lafayette St. in the total amount of $166,400.00. Funding is available in the AEP Texas Central Target Low Income Weatherization Program Grant. 41. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to Crane Engineering Corporation, Laredo, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $51,500.00 for design and preparation of plans and specifications for the International Boulevard at San Isidro Parkway – Roundabout. Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the 2015 C.O. Issue. 42. Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder, ABBA Construction, LLC., Laredo, Texas, in the base bid amount of $373,005.34 for the Parks and Leisure Department Roof Replacement Project with a construction contract time of ninety (90) 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 2015 C.O. and 2016A C.O. 43. Authorizing the City Manager to approve a second amendment to a professional services contract with Bracewell, LLP by adding an additional $38,000.00. The total contract award amount is not to exceed $163,000.00. This contract is to finalize all pending invoices as it relates to the TIRZ study,Coves project, and other related projects. Funding is available in the General Fund. 44. Consideration to continue a lease agreement with Santa Maria Real Estate Co. in the amount of $58,070.00 for the property located on 1403 Seymour in Laredo, Texas 78040 for the City of Laredo Health Department Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Program for term beginning September 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. Funding is available through the Health Department budget and future leasing is contingent on funding availability. 45. Consideration to authorize the purchase of five (5) patrol units from Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, Texas in the amount of $178,511.25. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Program. Funding is available in the 2015 Operation Stonegarden Grant. 46. Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with RZ Communications, the only authorized dealer for the acquisition of five (5) Mobileye Vehicle Detection System and Zebra Mobile Printers, Stalker Radars, and the purchase of five (5) Mobile Computer Terminals (MCT’S) through contract No. DIR-TSO-2520 for the new Police Department Stonegarden patrol vehicles for a total amount of $65,314.40. Funding is available in the 2015 Operation Stonegarden Grant and the Police Trust Fund. 47. Consideration to award annual supply contract number FY16-068 to the sole bidder Emperor Services LLC, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $739,600.00 for the purchase of the following paving, and construction materials: a. Gravel delivered to Public Works and Utilities Job Site - $28.00/ton b. Gravel picked up by City Trucks - $20.00/Ton c. 3/8" Pea Gravel picked up by City Trucks - $18.00/ton; d. 3/8" Pea Gravel delivered to Public Works and Utilities Job Site- $26.00/ton; e.Flexible Base-Caliche delivered to Public Works and Utilities Job Site- $15.00/ton; f. Flexible Base-Caliche picked up by City Trucks - $ 7.00/ton This contract is for the purchase of materials required for all city paving and construction projects. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract has four extension periods upon mutual agreement. All materials are purchased on an as needed basis and funding is available in the Public Works Department, Utilities Department and various construction project budgets. 48. Consideration to award a contract to Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, Denton, Texas in the amount of $548,891.00 through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC) - Cooperative Purchasing Program, for the purchase of one (1) Pierce Custom Impel Rescue Pumper Truck. This replacement unit will be assigned to Fire Station #14 located at 309 Cielito Lindo Boulevard. The anticipated delivery is expected within 8 to 10 months of order date. Funding is available in the Community Development 41st Action Year Grant and Capital Improvement Fund. 49. Consideration to renew the existing annual contract FY13-068 to Square E Engineering, Los Fresnos, Texas, in an amount up to $300,000.00 to provide services in the maintenance of all water and wastewater SCADA monitoring and electrical controls under preventative maintenance and emergency responsive objectives. Pricing is based on a flat hourly rate for management/professional, technician, system integrator, CAD draftsmen, and clerical services. 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. Funding is available in the Water and Wastewater Operational Fund. 50. Consideration to authorize the purchase of four (4) gator utility vehicles and two (2) 72” riding mowers from John Deere Government & National Sales, Cary, North Carolina in the total amount $62,665.54 for the Parks & Leisure Department. This equipment will be utilized in the maintenance of the City's parks. The purchase of this equipment shall be made utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program. Funding is available in the Parks & Leisure Department Fund. 51. Consideration to authorize the purchase of three (3) Ford F-250 crew cab trucks in the total amount of $82,351.90 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 Parks & Leisure Department for operations. Funding is available in the 2014 PPFCO Capital Outlay Fund. 52. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract utilizing the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Program to Insituform Technologies, LLC, of Chesterfield, Missouri for the rehabilitation of 1,225 linear feet of sanitary sewer line in the Downtown area the amount of $121,920.10. Funding is available in the 2011 Sewer Revenue Bond. 53. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment #1 in the amount of $94,752.00 with LNV, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas, to design improvements to Unitec Wastewater Treatment Plant to bring the existing plant in compliance with TCEQ requirements. The improvements were identified with the study just completed by the consultant regarding the Ammonia and disinfection times. The total contract sum including this amendment is at $309,010.00. Funding is available in the 2010 & 2011 Sewer Revenue Bonds.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 56. 2016-RT-07 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $247,845.00 to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015 Section 5310 (Map-21) Formula Grants for Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities. These funds will be for Capital and Program Administration for the Laredo Transit Management Incorporated. Grant funds will also be for the purchase of Rolling Stock and Operating Assistance for the 5310 transportation provider. (Approved by Operations Committee) 57. Consideration to award contract to The Brandt Companies, LLC, Schertz, TX, in the amount of Eighty-One Thousand, Seven Hundred Ninety-Eight Dollars ($81,798.00) , to provide all labor and materials to remove and install one (1) new 60 Ton Chiller Unit for El Metro Transit Center, 1301 Farragut St. Funding is available in the Transit Sales Tax Budget. (Approved by Operations Committee)
I. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Council Member George Altgelt a. Discussion with possible action to connect River Bank to Flecha Lane to provide additional ingress and egress to citizens who live off of Mines Road. b. Discussion with possible action to authorize the City Manager to initiate the process of submitting an amendment to existing Presidential Permit at the World Trade Bridge to include lane expansion and to allow other improvements to existing bridge and port approaches and to include without limitations the acquisition of consulting and other services needed to obtain all studies, environmental impact analyses, schematic design, plans, specifications, and estimates needed to secure clearances and approvals from all appropriate state and federal departments to initiate discussions with City, State, Federal, and Mexican officials to obtain concurrence from Mexico on the expansion of the World Trade Bridge. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez and Council Member Charlie San Miguel) XVIII. ADJOURN
Sep 06, 2016 City Council
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués Recognitions 1. Recognizing Mr. Jose Flores former Laredo International Airport Director for serving the City of Laredo for over 30 years. 2. Recognizing Theo's Barber Shop for donating free back to school haircuts for boys and girls from Pre K-12th grade.
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.
Discussion with possible action to create a program for commercial properties to participate in our recycling program.
Discussion with possible action regarding traffic circulation issues within Ponderosa Hills Subdivision to include prohibiting parking in certain sections of streets during certain times of day.
Discussion with possible action to modify Ordinance No. 19-121-124 “Bicycle License” to include a penalty provision, and other modifications to bring the ordinance to date (created in 1980).
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. 54. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 to consult with the City Attorney on pending litigation: Laredo Merchants Association vs. City of Laredo; Cause Number 2015CVQ001077D3; In The 341st District Court, Webb County, Texas; and return to open session for possible action. 55. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code section 551.071 to consult with City Attorney on pending litigation: City of Laredo vs. Jesus Martinez d/b/a Antiguo Hotel, Cause No. 2015CVQ003928-D3, In The 341st District Court, Webb County, Texas; and return to open session for possible action.
1. Public hearing and introductory ordinance adopting the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2016-2017 by appropriating the proposed revenues, expenditures and balances reported therein for the year beginning October 1, 2016, and ending September 30, 2017, consistent with the financial plan described in said annual budget (see Exhibit “A”) and motions approved by City Council at public workshops (see Exhibit “B”) and authorizing the City Manager to implement said annual budget. 2. Public Hearing to consider the adoption of the 2017-2021 Capital Improvement Program of the City of Laredo. 3. Public Hearing allowing interested persons to comment on the proposed amendment to the City of Laredo's 2015 One Year Action Plan to allow for the reprogramming of CDBG funds totaling $356,000.00 for the “Santo Niño Community Center Rehabilitation – Phase II” project. It is further proposed that the newly created project will be funded through the use of funds from the cancelled “Acquisition of Residential Lots for Homebuyers” activity from the 41st Action Year. The “Santo Niño Community Center Rehabilitation – Phase II”. The scope of rehabilitation work to this City owned building will include: design/engineering, testing, demolition, paving, landscaping, irrigation, concrete, masonry, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work, roofing, windows and door replacement, flooring, air conditioning, ADA accessibility and other amenities as deemed necessary. (Approved by Operations Committee) 4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept the contract amendment with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and amending the FY 2015-2016 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $12,852.00 for a total of $573,275.00 for continuation of the Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to provide evidence-based nurse home visitation care for first-time mothers wellness, prenatal and postpartum care and for newborn preventive health care nurse case management to assure wellness, preventive care and positive growth and development for the first two (2) years of life of the newborn. The project period is from September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017 and can be renewed another two (2) years pending funding availability. (Approved by Operations Committee) 5. 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, Anil and Associates Subdivision Phase 1, located at 9110 McPherson Road, Suite 1; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Conditional Use Permit. District VI 6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Tattoo Shop on Lot 8 A, Block 664, Eastern Division, located at 4301 McPherson Road, Suite 103; providing for publication and effective date. Staff is not in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District IV 7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, 8, W 1/3 of Lot 2 and W 1/3 of Lot 7, Block 9, Eastern Division, located at 601 Market St., from B-3 (Community Business 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 approval of the zone change. District III 8. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Laredo Land Development Code of the City of Laredo by revising Article IV, Section 24.65.0, General Supplemental;Provisions, (a) Residential, to prohibit trucks and certain trailers from parking in an R-2, R-3, RSM, and RS Zoning District; providing for publication and effective date. 9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the 2016 Transit Capital Budget by increasing revenues and expenses in the amount of $316,630.00 in order to appropriate FTA Section 5310 Grant TX-2016-052-00 for the purchase of Capital and Program Administration for the Laredo Transit Management Incorporated. Also included in the grant is the purchase of Rolling Stock and Operating Assistance for the 5310 transportation provider. (Approved by Operations Committee) 10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, Chapter 31 (Utilities), Division 5 (Rates and Charges), Article II (Sewers and Sewage Disposal), by renaming section 31-92 (Inside City Limits) to (Rates and Charges), by removing the rate cap for residential accounts over 30,000 gallons and charging the same rate as the tier for usage of 20,001 to 30,000 gallons; modifying the commercial rate by combining the existing tiers of 10,001 to 30,000 gallons and the 30,001 to 40,000 gallons into one tier of 10,001 to 40,000 gallons and keeping the rate of the 30,001 to 40,000 gallons rate; modifying the tiers of 150,001 to 300,000 gallons and the 300,001 to 600,000 gallons to match the residential rate tier for equal consumption and keeping the annual rate increases at a 2% as previously approved by City Council up until 2037. Creating section 31-102 (Fees) and moving the fees contents from Sec. 31-92 (Rates and Charges) to section 31-102, providing for publication and an effective date. 11. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo Ordinance #2016-O-086, Chapter 31 (Utilities), Division 3 (Rates and Charges), Article III (Water), section 31-141 (Water Availability), specifically section 1. a. by decreasing the square footage from 6,000 to 4,500 square feet; 1. b. from minimum of 6,000 to 4,500 square feet and increasing the cost from $500.00 to $1,000.00; 1. c. by increasing the cost from $750.00 to $1,500.00 and 1. d. by increasing the cost from $1,000.00 to $2,000.00; modifying 2. a. by removing one-half and adding one-third acre-feet and increasing the cost from $500.00 to $1,000.00; 2. b. by increasing the cost from $500.00 to $1,500.00 and 2. c. by increasing the cost from $500.00 to $1,500.00. Modifying (b) 2. for connection charges by adding a multifamily charge of $200.00 per unit per meter and moving the current (b) 2. to (b) 3, providing for publication and an effective date.
SECOND PUBLIC HEARING 12. Second 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 13. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, Amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 6 (pay administration), of the City Code, specifically Section 2-87.7(c)(12)a, by providing for a 3% cost of living adjustment (COLA) to the existing wage schedule, except as otherwise stated in any Collective Bargaining Agreement; providing for a repealing clause; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date of October 1, 2016. 14. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey at its fair market value of $5,000.00 to AEP Texas Central Company, the “surface only” of certain City property, described as being a tract of land containing 8,333 sq ft (0.191 of an acre), more or less, being the west 30’ out of lots 1, 3, 5, and 7, block 187. Said parcel being situated in the western division, between Washington Street and San Leonardo Street of the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, as depicted in exhibit “A”. (Approved by Operations Committee)
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 15. 2016-O-122 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. District IV 16. 2016-O-123 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. District II 17. 2016-O-124 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. District VI 18. 2016-O-125 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. District VII 19. 2016-O-126 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. District VII 20. 2016-O-127 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. District III 21. 2016-O-128 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. District II 22. 2016-O-129 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. District VI 23. 2016-O-130 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. District VI 24. 2016-O-131 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Oil and/or Gas Extraction and Production of the Killam-Hurd-Amoco Fee #6 Well located Northeast of Del Mar Boulevard and Bob Bullock Loop; providing for publication and effective date. (AS AMENDED) District VI 25. 2016-O-132 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. 26. 2016-O-133 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. 27. 2016-O-134 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. 28. 2016-O-135 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. 29. 2016-O-136 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.
RESOLUTIONS 30. 2016-R-107 Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement to purchase; an undivided interest in a tract of land Cuatro Vientos Norte Phase III, Block 1 Lot 26, together with all improvements thereon, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas for the construction of a detention pond and authorizing the City Attorney to initiate condemnation proceedings to acquire said parcel if staff is unable to acquire due to inability to agree to a purchase price, conflict of ownership, owner refusal to sell, and/or inability to locate a listed owner under the Texas Property Code Chapter 21.
MOTIONS 31. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to purchase the surface only of Lots 1 and 2, Block 6, Western Division, from Mr. Kevin Mu of Grant St. LLC. for the amount of $635,000.00 plus consulting fees and closing costs. The property which is physically located at 1419 Grant Street will be utilized for parking improvements and other municipal purposes. Funding is available in the 2015 C.O. 32. Approval of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Audit Plan in accordance with Ordinance No. 2011-O-077. 33. Authorizing the City Manager to donate lights, sirens, and radio harnesses for three police units for the City of Rio Bravo Police Department. The equipment being donated has reached the end of their service life, is fully depreciated, and has no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended. This equipment will be used for law enforcement purposes by the City of Rio Bravo Police Department. The City of Laredo Police Department donates the equipment as is and does not assume any liability associated with the use after it has been transferred. The City of Rio Bravo will assume responsibility for properly removing the equipment.
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. XIII (a) RESOLUTIONS 34. 2016-R-102 Accepting the conveyance of the following fifteen (15) foot Public Utility and Utility Access Easements, for the right to install, construct, reconstruct, repair and perpetually maintain an 8" sanitary sewer line and manholes from: Laredo Independent School District (LISD) for Utility easements as follows: A tract of land containing 0.16 acres (6,902 square feet), more or less and a second tract containing 0.35 acres (15,369 square feet) both tracts situated within LISD's Lamar Middle School Campus in Laredo, Webb County, Texas, a copy of which conveyances are attached as Exhibits A & A-1 and depicted in Exhibit B: And directing that said Easements be filed of record in official property records of Webb County, Texas. 35. 2016-R-103 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 a 21" sanitary sewer line and manholes from: Laredo Independent School District (LISD) for a Utility easement as follows: A tract of land containing 0.27 acres, (11,672 square feet) more or less in Webb County, Texas, situated within Blocks 385 and 388, Eastern Division, being within LISD's Sanchez-Ochoa School Campus, a copy of which conveyance is attached as Exhibit A and depicted in Exhibit B: And directing that said Easement be filed of record in official property records of Webb County, Texas. 36. 2016-R-105 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $81,341.00 from the Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for funding the 2016 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for the period of October 01, 2015 through September 30, 2019. This funding will be used for support staff, equipment and supplies for police operations. The Bureau of Justice Assistance mandates that this grant be divided equally between the City of Laredo and Webb County. 37. 2016-R-106 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract with the United States Health and Human Services (HHS) Department Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in the amount of $500,000.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department Erasing Barriers HIV & Behavioral Health program that integrates through collocation for HIV and Hepatitis prevention and medical care with behavioral health and substance abuse treatment, prevention and counseling services for the term from September 30, 2016 through September 29, 2017. This project will be renewed one more year. XIII (b) MOTIONS 38. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Toll Collection System Maintenance Service Contract between the City of Laredo and TransCore, L.P., for the hardware and software maintenance of the Laredo Bridge System Electronic Toll Collection equipment. This maintenance service contract is for a term not to exceed one (1) year effective October 1, 2016 and will not exceed $213,877.00. Funding is contingent upon availability in the FY 16-17 Bridge Fund budget. 39. Authorizing the City Manager, in support of the City of Laredo International Airport Noise Compatibility Program, to execute two (2) year appraisal service contracts with the following State Certified, Independent Real Estate Fee Appraisers: Porras Residential Appraisal Services, Inc., Frank Leal Real Estate, DLG Appraisal Group, and Texas Land Services, LLC. Appraisers will be alternated to conduct property appraisal services. Funding is available under Federal Aviation (FAA) Administration Airport Improvement Projects (AIP), Grant No.78 Individual contracts are not to exceed $50,000.00 for the two year term. 40. Consideration to award contract FY16-070 to BMS Construction, Dickinson, Texas for the purchase and installation of sixty four (64) complete central air conditioning and heating units to include weatherization for each apartment unit at the Tomas Flores Apartments located at 2301 & 2302 Lafayette St. in the total amount of $166,400.00. Funding is available in the AEP Texas Central Target Low Income Weatherization Program Grant. 41. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to Crane Engineering Corporation, Laredo, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $51,500.00 for design and preparation of plans and specifications for the International Boulevard at San Isidro Parkway – Roundabout. Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the 2015 C.O. Issue. 42. Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder, ABBA Construction, LLC., Laredo, Texas, in the base bid amount of $373,005.34 for the Parks and Leisure Department Roof Replacement Project with a construction contract time of ninety (90) 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 2015 C.O. and 2016A C.O. 43. Authorizing the City Manager to approve a second amendment to a professional services contract with Bracewell, LLP by adding an additional $38,000.00. The total contract award amount is not to exceed $163,000.00. This contract is to finalize all pending invoices as it relates to the TIRZ study,Coves project, and other related projects. Funding is available in the General Fund. 44. Consideration to continue a lease agreement with Santa Maria Real Estate Co. in the amount of $58,070.00 for the property located on 1403 Seymour in Laredo, Texas 78040 for the City of Laredo Health Department Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Program for term beginning September 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. Funding is available through the Health Department budget and future leasing is contingent on funding availability. 45. Consideration to authorize the purchase of five (5) patrol units from Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, Texas in the amount of $178,511.25. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Program. Funding is available in the 2015 Operation Stonegarden Grant. 46. Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with RZ Communications, the only authorized dealer for the acquisition of five (5) Mobileye Vehicle Detection System and Zebra Mobile Printers, Stalker Radars, and the purchase of five (5) Mobile Computer Terminals (MCT’S) through contract No. DIR-TSO-2520 for the new Police Department Stonegarden patrol vehicles for a total amount of $65,314.40. Funding is available in the 2015 Operation Stonegarden Grant and the Police Trust Fund. 47. Consideration to award annual supply contract number FY16-068 to the sole bidder Emperor Services LLC, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $739,600.00 for the purchase of the following paving, and construction materials: a. Gravel delivered to Public Works and Utilities Job Site - $28.00/ton b. Gravel picked up by City Trucks - $20.00/Ton c. 3/8" Pea Gravel picked up by City Trucks - $18.00/ton; d. 3/8" Pea Gravel delivered to Public Works and Utilities Job Site- $26.00/ton; e.Flexible Base-Caliche delivered to Public Works and Utilities Job Site- $15.00/ton; f. Flexible Base-Caliche picked up by City Trucks - $ 7.00/ton This contract is for the purchase of materials required for all city paving and construction projects. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract has four extension periods upon mutual agreement. All materials are purchased on an as needed basis and funding is available in the Public Works Department, Utilities Department and various construction project budgets. 48. Consideration to award a contract to Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, Denton, Texas in the amount of $548,891.00 through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC) - Cooperative Purchasing Program, for the purchase of one (1) Pierce Custom Impel Rescue Pumper Truck. This replacement unit will be assigned to Fire Station #14 located at 309 Cielito Lindo Boulevard. The anticipated delivery is expected within 8 to 10 months of order date. Funding is available in the Community Development 41st Action Year Grant and Capital Improvement Fund. 49. Consideration to renew the existing annual contract FY13-068 to Square E Engineering, Los Fresnos, Texas, in an amount up to $300,000.00 to provide services in the maintenance of all water and wastewater SCADA monitoring and electrical controls under preventative maintenance and emergency responsive objectives. Pricing is based on a flat hourly rate for management/professional, technician, system integrator, CAD draftsmen, and clerical services. 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. Funding is available in the Water and Wastewater Operational Fund. 50. Consideration to authorize the purchase of four (4) gator utility vehicles and two (2) 72” riding mowers from John Deere Government & National Sales, Cary, North Carolina in the total amount $62,665.54 for the Parks & Leisure Department. This equipment will be utilized in the maintenance of the City's parks. The purchase of this equipment shall be made utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program. Funding is available in the Parks & Leisure Department Fund. 51. Consideration to authorize the purchase of three (3) Ford F-250 crew cab trucks in the total amount of $82,351.90 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 Parks & Leisure Department for operations. Funding is available in the 2014 PPFCO Capital Outlay Fund. 52. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract utilizing the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Program to Insituform Technologies, LLC, of Chesterfield, Missouri for the rehabilitation of 1,225 linear feet of sanitary sewer line in the Downtown area the amount of $121,920.10. Funding is available in the 2011 Sewer Revenue Bond. 53. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment #1 in the amount of $94,752.00 with LNV, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas, to design improvements to Unitec Wastewater Treatment Plant to bring the existing plant in compliance with TCEQ requirements. The improvements were identified with the study just completed by the consultant regarding the Ammonia and disinfection times. The total contract sum including this amendment is at $309,010.00. Funding is available in the 2010 & 2011 Sewer Revenue Bonds.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 56. 2016-RT-07 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $247,845.00 to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015 Section 5310 (Map-21) Formula Grants for Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities. These funds will be for Capital and Program Administration for the Laredo Transit Management Incorporated. Grant funds will also be for the purchase of Rolling Stock and Operating Assistance for the 5310 transportation provider. (Approved by Operations Committee) 57. Consideration to award contract to The Brandt Companies, LLC, Schertz, TX, in the amount of Eighty-One Thousand, Seven Hundred Ninety-Eight Dollars ($81,798.00) , to provide all labor and materials to remove and install one (1) new 60 Ton Chiller Unit for El Metro Transit Center, 1301 Farragut St. Funding is available in the Transit Sales Tax Budget. (Approved by Operations Committee)
I. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Council Member George Altgelt a. Discussion with possible action to connect River Bank to Flecha Lane to provide additional ingress and egress to citizens who live off of Mines Road. b. Discussion with possible action to authorize the City Manager to initiate the process of submitting an amendment to existing Presidential Permit at the World Trade Bridge to include lane expansion and to allow other improvements to existing bridge and port approaches and to include without limitations the acquisition of consulting and other services needed to obtain all studies, environmental impact analyses, schematic design, plans, specifications, and estimates needed to secure clearances and approvals from all appropriate state and federal departments to initiate discussions with City, State, Federal, and Mexican officials to obtain concurrence from Mexico on the expansion of the World Trade Bridge. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez and Council Member Charlie San Miguel) XVIII. ADJOURN