MINUTES Approval of the minutes of August 8 - 9, 2016, September 6, 2016, and September 13, 2016.
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués 1. Presentation by the Texas Department of State Health Services Texas Healthy Communities Program to recognize the City of Laredo with the “Gold Medal Award Recognition” for promoting a Healthier and Active Living City and to reduce heart and stroke disease. Recognitions 1. Recognizing Laredo Police Officer Duncan Jalomo, for helping a person in need and for his act of kindness and compassion.
Citizen comments Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted.
B. Request by Council Member Charlie San Miguel a. Discussion with possible action to invoke Section 2.06 of the City Charter and investigate the recent incidents regarding the November 2016 election candidate applications and all the matters related thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pete Saenz and Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez)
A. Request by Mayor Pete Saenz b. Discussion with possible action on supporting the application for the “What Works City” designation by Bloomberg Philanthropies with a presentation from staff and stakeholders on the program and its benefits.
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA I. MOTIONS 1. Approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Laredo and The Laredo Police Officers' Association effective from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2020. This Agreement provides for a four year contract which includes a salary increase of 3% Year 1, 4% Year 2, 2 ½% Year 3, and 2 ½% Year 4; also included in the contract is the incorporation of the compressed work week memorandum of understanding previously approved by City Council, addressed sick leave payout grievances, retiree dependent health care contributions, promotional exams and appeals, education based discipline option, clarification on military service in compliance with USERRA and other terms and conditions as contained within the Agreement. Funding is available within the approved FY 2016-2017 budget.
1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), amending the FY 2015-2016 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $85,500.00, and amending the FY 2015-2016 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) listing by adding one (1) Medical Office Assistant II, R30. This project will further support the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to provide womens health preventive services and family planning for the term period from August 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017 and can be renewed for up to two (2) years pending funding availability. (Approved by Operations Committee) 2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept the continuation contract with Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) and amending the FY 2015-2016 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $483,181.00. Funding is from Methodist Health Care Ministries through TAMIU, and will allow us to continue to provide early detection health care services for diabetes and to integrate behavioral health screenings. The project is called Sí Texas – Juntos For Better Health Program and has several partners (TAMIU, Methodist Healthcare Ministries, Border Region Behavioral Health, Holding Institute, AHEC, SCAN and Gateway Community Health Center). The term period is from May 1, 2016 through April 30, 2017 and may be extended for another four (4) years contingent on funding availability. (Approved by Operations Committee)
2016-O-144 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.
3. 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. 4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning .6342 acres as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at South of Soria Drive and West of Ejido Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-70-2016 District I 5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 19.41 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at south of Soria Drive and West of Ejido Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-71-2016 6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 8.0 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located south of Wormser Road, and east of La Terraza, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-69-2016 District I 7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 5.30 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at SE corner of Mejia Road and Judith Gutierrez Parkway, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-72-2016 District II 8. 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 1, Block 5, Del Mar Village Subdivision, located at 120 W. Village Blvd., Suite 107; 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 V 9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an Auto Glass Shop on 1,282.00 sq. ft. of Lot 4, Block 1068, Eastern Division and 7,290.16 sq. ft. out of Urbahn Ave., west of Lot 1, Block 1168, Eastern Division as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at 1301 South Meadow Ave., providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. District III 10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning all of Block(s) 1877 and 1878 and the 15,432.35 sq. ft. north of Block 1878 and south of Block 1877, located at 3000 Jaime Zapata Memorial Hwy., from 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 II 11. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, 8, west 1/3 of Lot 2 and west 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
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 12. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, adding a new section to Article VI, “Operation,” Division 2, “Miscellaneous Driving Rules,” of Chapter 19, “Motor Vehicles and Traffic,” of the Laredo Code of Ordinances, relating to restrictions on operating a motor vehicle near vulnerable road users, and creating an offense. 13. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a revocable license agreement for non-federal use of real property (GS-07B-99215) between the City of Laredo and the United States General Services Administration (GSA) for the purpose of allowing the City of Laredo Bridge Department to use, repair and maintain a dedicated Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) lane with toll collection booth for non-commercial customers to use when traveling southbound into Mexico at the Juarez/Lincoln Bridge. The term of the license agreement is for five (5) years beginning on September 20, 2016 to September 19, 2021. (Approved by Operations Committee) 14. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo amending Code of Ordinances, Article IV, Bicycles and Play Vehicles, Division 2, Bicycle License, to repeal the requirement of a City issued license before a person may ride or propel a bicycle on any street or public highway.
IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 15. 2016-O-137 Adopting the proposed Annual Budget for fiscal year 2016-2017 by appropriating the 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 workshop (see exhibit “B”) and authorizing the City Manager to implement said Annual Budget. AS AMENDED. 16. 2015-O-138 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. 17. 2016-O-139 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. District VI 18. 2016-O-140 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. District IV 19. 2016-O-142 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY 2016 Transit Capital Budget by increasing revenues and expenses in the amount of $316,630.00 in order to appropriate Capital, Rolling Stock, Program Administration and Operating Assistance approved by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant TX-2016-052-00. 20. 2016-O-143 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. 21. 2016-O-144 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. 22. 2016-O-145 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.
2016-O-146 Providing that the property tax rate (revenue) be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.637000 per $100 value, which is effectively a 3.68 percent increase in the tax rate (revenue). This tax rate, which has been the same since Tax Year 2004, will have a Maintenance and Operation Rate of $0.494068 per $100 value and a Interest and Sinking Fund Rate of $0.142932 per $100 value for the levy and the collection of General and Special Ad Valorem taxes for the City of Laredo for Tax Year 2016 and Fiscal Year 2016-2017. (This will be the thirteenth year that the City would adopt this same rate.)
XI. MOTIONS 25. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a partnership with the Consortium for Apprenticeship Partners in Economic Development (CAPED) by providing support in the amount not to exceed $45,000.00 for FY 2016-2017. CAPED works with local agencies and also streamlines efforts between Texas Education Agency, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas Workforce Commission and their respective counterparts - a fully integrated system in order to accomplish a more efficient education system leading into sustainable regional careers pathways. Funding is contingent upon availability in the FY 16-17 General Fund Budget. 27. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to Structural Engineering Associates, San Antonio, Texas, for an amount of $111,840.00 for the World Trade Bridge US Customs Exit Booth Expansion for conceptual planning for installation of new weigh-in-motion scales at the immediate departure location of all existing federal land port of entry exit control booths and for the study of the potential future commercial free and secure truck lane. Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the Bridge Construction Fund. 28. Authorizing the City Manager to temporally transfer the emergency mobile morgue to Webb County under the care of Judge Tano Tijerina, Commissioners Court for the County Medical Examiner to assist with current emergency surge of fatalities. 29. Discussion with possible action to amend the Joint General/Special Elections Early Voting Schedule “Exhibit F” as presented by the Webb County Elections Administrator and approved by the Webb County Commissioners Court on September 12, 2016. 30. Authorizing the drafting of annexation agreements and service plans for the following: Tract 1: 4G Investments, LLC Tract – 82.48 acres, more or less, located east of F.M 1472 and south of S.H. 255. Petitioner:4G Investments, LLC. Eduardo A. Garza Tract 2: Kansas City Southern Railway 359 Yard Tract – 54.20 acres, more or less, located east of E.G. Ranch Rd. and S.H. 359. Petitioner: The Texas Mexican Railway Company. Tract 3: AFW Investments II, Ltd Tract – 20.34 acres, more or less, located north of S.H. 359 and east of E.G. Ranch Rd. Petitioner: Patrick Farrell. Tract 4: Cuauhtemoc Rodriquez Tract – 5.0 acres, more or less, located north of Del Mar Blvd. and east of Bob Bullock Loop (Loop 20). Carlos V. Mejia. Tract 5: MOS Professional Building Inc. Tract – 7.61 acres, more or less, east of F.M 1472 and south of Pinto Valle Dr. Petitioner: Roberto P. Martinez Jr Tract 6: Reuthinger Living Trust Tract – 1,743.53 acres, more or less, west of I.H. 35 and north of Beltway Parkway. Petitioner: Hortense R. Offerle, Trustee Tract 7: Carriers Tract: - 0.31 Acres, more or less, south of Carriers Dr. and east of Resource Dr. Petitioner: Subcarrier Communications, Inc. 31. Refund of property tax in the amount of $3,035.43 payable to Cynthia Rizo due to an overpayment. Tax account # 111-00544-030. 32. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of August 2016, represent a decrease of $41,568.84. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for the purchase of the surface only of a vacant residential lot legally described as Lot 27, Block 1, Unit VII, Riverhill Subdivision, located at 626 Bouganvillea St. Said lot is being purchased for donation to Habitat for Humanity in support of the development of affordable housing. The purchase amount shall not exceed $23,000.00 plus applicable closing costs. Funding for this purchase is being made available through the Capital Improvement Fund.
Resolutions and Motions previously brought before Operations and Finance Committees may be approved by City Council categorically EN BLOC. At Council's request, specific items may be withheld from the consent agenda for individual treatment. XII (a) RESOLUTIONS 33. 2016-R-108 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $2,464,520.00 from the Commission on State Emergency Communications to fund the 9-1-1 Program and Equipment budgets for the South Texas Region, including Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb, and Zapata Counties, for the period beginning September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017. 34. 2016-R-109 Consideration to grant fee waivers and a tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and 801 Gustavus Inc. for the commercial property located at 801 E. Gustavus St., being Lot 1A Block 287 Eastern Division. The proposed commercial property eligible for property tax abatement includes a new commercial building of approximately 1,352 sq. ft. and a new covered roof of approximately 1,300 sq. ft. in the total amount of $153,700.00 which is equal to or in excess of 20% of the Base Value of the property in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a five (5) year period and will consist of an estimated annual tax abatement total of $979.07 and estimated total fee waiver of $1,053.00 based on capital investment for the purpose of economic development. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. 35. 2016-R-110 Consideration to grant fee waivers and a tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and American Properties Agency, Inc. for the commercial property located at 1016 Iturbide St., being Lots 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 Block 34 Western Division. The proposed commercial property eligible for property tax abatement includes rehabilitation of the existing building first floor into ten (10) new units of approximately 11,500 sq. ft. in the total amount of $215,000.00 which is equal to or in excess of 20% of the Base Value of the property in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a five (5) year period and will consist of an estimated annual tax abatement total of $1,369.55 and estimated total fee waiver of $1,327.50 based on capital investment for the purpose of economic development. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. 36. 2016-R-111 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $44,293.83 from the Office of The Governor, Criminal Justice Department, for funding the 2017 Justice Assistance Grant or JAG for the period of October 01, 2016 through September 30, 2017. This funding will provide overtime for the Anti-Gang Unit which will target Criminal Street Gangs by identifying, monitoring, suppressing and documenting criminal gang activities and maintaining the TX-Gang database. 37. 2016-R-112 Authorizing the City Manager to accept two (2) continuation contract amendments from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS)Prenatal Services $40,446.00 for a total of $110,196.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department prenatal and dental preventive patient care and prevention services for the term period from September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017. 38. 2016-R-113 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement (ROW CSJ# 0086-14-070) to contribute funds estimated at $3,516.00 to the Texas Department of Transportation for utility adjustments associated with the widening of State Loop 20 from SH 359 to SPUR 400 (being the KCS overpass). Funding for this contribution in available in the Capital Improvement Fund. XII (b) MOTIONS 40. Authorizing the City Manager to continue contracting with seven (7) local testing laboratories on a rotation and on as needed basis for the FY 2016 – 2017 for construction materials quality testing and subsurface exploration services. List of local testing labs are as follows: 1. Carrillo & Associates, Inc., Laredo, Texas 2. Castle Engineering & Testing, LLC., Laredo, Texas 3. Terracon Consultants, Inc., Laredo, Texas 4. Howland Engineering & Surveying Company, Laredo, Texas 5. CMT-Tec, L.L.C., Laredo, Texas 6. South Texas Testing Laboratories, Inc., Laredo, Texas 7. Millennium Engineers Group (MEG), Laredo, Texas Funding is to be available from each respective project account. 41. Consideration for approval of amendment no. 2, an increase of $4,912.00 to the professional services contract with Structural Engineering Associates, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, to provide additional inspection services and site visits due to the increase in contract quantities for joint repairs by approximately 25% over the original quantities for the Colombia International Bridge Erosion Control, additional riprap and repair joints. Current contract with this amendment is $67,037.30. Funding is available in the Bridge Construction Fund. 42. Consideration for approval of the Laredo Colombia International Bridge Expansion and Joint Rehabilitation Project as complete, approval of change order no. 2 in the amount of $2,644.48 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $15,646.58 to ABBA Construction, L.L.C., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $121,505.48. Funding is available in the Bridge 2008 Bond. 43. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute annual contracts and/or amendments with 9-1-1 service providers (CenturyLink, AT&T, Sprint/Nextel Wireless, and Time Warner Cable) for the existing 9-1-1 telephone network, database services, and wireless/equipment maintenance for the South Texas Region in the amount of $358,476.00. Services are to be provided for the period of September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017. Funding is available in the Regional 9-1-1 fund. 44. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract with LexisNexis, to provide an online police report distribution system. This system allows police reports to be secured via the internet. The fee for service will be obtained through the fees collected during the distribution process and paid by the end users or purchasers of reports. The Police Department would receive $5.00 for each police report secured from the online system. The term of this agreement is for thirty-six (36) months and thereafter, the Agreement shall automatically renew for subsequent twelve (12) month periods subject to funding availability unless earlier terminated by either party. All revenues generated from this service contract will be deposited to the General Fund. 45. Consideration to renew the existing supply contract FY13-007 for the purchase of Ford Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) automotive parts for the City’s Fleet vehicles to the following vendors: 1. Gillie Hyde Ford Lincoln, Glasgow, Kentucky, in an amount up to $10,000.00; and 2. Sames Motor Company, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $90,000.00. All parts will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for one, additional one (1) year period each upon mutual agreement of the parties. There will be no price increase during this extension period. This is the last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 46. Consideration to renew contract number FY14-062 to the sole bidder, Lozano Body Shop, Laredo, Texas to provide automotive and truck body shop repair services for the Fleet Department. The contract amount is for approximately $225,000.00 annually and is for a three (3) year term and is subject to future appropriations. This is the first of two extension periods upon mutual agreement of the City and the vendor. There will be no price increase during this extension period. All repair services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 47. Consideration to award annual contracts FY16-071 to the following bidders: 1. Velco Inc., Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $20,000.00; 2. Hosemasters, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $30,000.00; and 3. Hydrahose Services, Laredo, Texas in amount up to $25,000.00, for the fabrication of hydraulic hoses with fittings for the City’s heavy equipment. 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 five extension periods which can be renewed upon mutual agreement. All hoses will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 48. Consideration to renew service contract number FY12-101 with Eye-View Investigations and Security, Laredo, Texas, in an annual amount up to $548,964.00 to provide security guard services at various municipal operations. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution and subject to future budget appropriations. This is the last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the respective departmental budgets. This contract establishes an hourly rate for security services required by the Bridge System, City Hall, Health Department, Municipal Housing, Solid Waste, and any other municipal facilities or operations. 50. Award of a construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Trillium LLC dba Cobalt Construction, Laredo,Texas in the amount of $1,226,629.75 for the South Laredo Waste Water Treatment Plant Administration Building Project. The contract time is one hundred ten (110) working days. Funding is available in the 2011 Sewer Revenue Bond. END OF CONSENT AGENDA
XII (b) MOTIONS 39. Approving the property tax revenue increase for the fiscal year 2016-2017 budget as required by the Texas Local Government Code Section 102.007, said increase being $3,885,769.00 or 5.34%. The amount is due entirely to increases in property tax valuations and new property added to the tax roll and not to any increase in the current tax rate of $.637000.
XII (b) MOTIONS 49. Amending the contract with First Recycling LLC for the operation of the City's Material Recovery Facility to include the recommendations of Mejia and Company such as maintaining a dedicated bank account, further clarification on net revenue sharing and other explicatory language. c. Discussion with possible action regarding whether monies are owed by First Recycling to the City of Laredo.
XVI. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 51. 2016-RT-08 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) State Urban Grant No. STATE-U-2016-LAREDO-00108 PGA for fiscal year 2017 in the amount of $576,518.00 to be use for Preventative Maintenance for the City of Laredo Transit Department. (Approved by Operations Committee) 52. 2016-RT-09 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a grant application and related documents including contract agreement(s) for the amount of $247,845.00 to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015 Section 5310 (Map-21) Grant Program for Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities. These funds will be for Capital and Program Administration for the Laredo Transit Management. Grant funds will also be for the purchase of Rolling Stock and Operating Assistance for the 5310 transportation provider. (Approved by Operations Committee) XIII. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Efrain Sanchez to the Municipal Civil Service Commission.
Items 53Ca & Supplemental Item IIA
C. Request by Council Member George Altgelt a. Discussion with possible action to enact the “safe passage ordinance” to provide for protection of cyclists and pedestrians and to educate the motoring public regarding the same. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Charlie San Miguel) II. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Council Member George Altgelt a. Discussion with possible action to enact the "safe passage ordinance" to provide for protection of cyclists and pedestrians and to educate the motoring public regarding the same. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Charlie San Miguel and Council Member Roberto Balli)
Discussion with possible action regarding missing monies from loss of water and associated monies and demand for report on water audit. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pete Saenz)
Discussion with possible action including termination and rescission of Amendment #1 for Gilpin Engineering in the amount of $2,225,000.00 for the Manadas Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant project in consideration of Notice of Termination by Gilpin Engineering of LVN Engineering, Manadas Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Project.
Request by Council Member Roque Vela, Jr. Discussion regarding the availability of water line insurance provided by Homeshare USA covering connecting waterlines between individual meters and frontage property lines.
Request by Council Member Roque Vela Jr. Discussion with possible action to withdraw from final reading the amendment to the budget ordinance 2016-O-137, regarding pay raises for Council Members and the Mayor introduced at the City Council Meeting September 6, 2016. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez and Mayor Pro Tempore Juan Narvaez)
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez Discussion with possible action to request staff to provide a plan to extend the existing Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Program boundaries to District II in an effort to incentivize economic development for commercial investment. (Co-Sponsored by Cm Rudy Gonzalez Jr.)
Sep 19, 2016 City Council
MINUTES Approval of the minutes of August 8 - 9, 2016, September 6, 2016, and September 13, 2016.
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués 1. Presentation by the Texas Department of State Health Services Texas Healthy Communities Program to recognize the City of Laredo with the “Gold Medal Award Recognition” for promoting a Healthier and Active Living City and to reduce heart and stroke disease. Recognitions 1. Recognizing Laredo Police Officer Duncan Jalomo, for helping a person in need and for his act of kindness and compassion.
Citizen comments Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. No more than three (3) persons will be allowed to speak on any side of an issue. Should there be more than three (3) people who wish to speak on a particular issue, they need to select not more than three (3) representatives to speak for them and the presiding officer may limit the public comments further in the interest of an orderly meeting. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted.
B. Request by Council Member Charlie San Miguel a. Discussion with possible action to invoke Section 2.06 of the City Charter and investigate the recent incidents regarding the November 2016 election candidate applications and all the matters related thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pete Saenz and Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez)
A. Request by Mayor Pete Saenz b. Discussion with possible action on supporting the application for the “What Works City” designation by Bloomberg Philanthropies with a presentation from staff and stakeholders on the program and its benefits.
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA I. MOTIONS 1. Approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Laredo and The Laredo Police Officers' Association effective from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2020. This Agreement provides for a four year contract which includes a salary increase of 3% Year 1, 4% Year 2, 2 ½% Year 3, and 2 ½% Year 4; also included in the contract is the incorporation of the compressed work week memorandum of understanding previously approved by City Council, addressed sick leave payout grievances, retiree dependent health care contributions, promotional exams and appeals, education based discipline option, clarification on military service in compliance with USERRA and other terms and conditions as contained within the Agreement. Funding is available within the approved FY 2016-2017 budget.
1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), amending the FY 2015-2016 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $85,500.00, and amending the FY 2015-2016 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) listing by adding one (1) Medical Office Assistant II, R30. This project will further support the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to provide womens health preventive services and family planning for the term period from August 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017 and can be renewed for up to two (2) years pending funding availability. (Approved by Operations Committee) 2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept the continuation contract with Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) and amending the FY 2015-2016 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $483,181.00. Funding is from Methodist Health Care Ministries through TAMIU, and will allow us to continue to provide early detection health care services for diabetes and to integrate behavioral health screenings. The project is called Sí Texas – Juntos For Better Health Program and has several partners (TAMIU, Methodist Healthcare Ministries, Border Region Behavioral Health, Holding Institute, AHEC, SCAN and Gateway Community Health Center). The term period is from May 1, 2016 through April 30, 2017 and may be extended for another four (4) years contingent on funding availability. (Approved by Operations Committee)
2016-O-144 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.
3. 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. 4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning .6342 acres as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at South of Soria Drive and West of Ejido Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-70-2016 District I 5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 19.41 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at south of Soria Drive and West of Ejido Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-71-2016 6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 8.0 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located south of Wormser Road, and east of La Terraza, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-69-2016 District I 7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 5.30 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at SE corner of Mejia Road and Judith Gutierrez Parkway, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-72-2016 District II 8. 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 1, Block 5, Del Mar Village Subdivision, located at 120 W. Village Blvd., Suite 107; 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 V 9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an Auto Glass Shop on 1,282.00 sq. ft. of Lot 4, Block 1068, Eastern Division and 7,290.16 sq. ft. out of Urbahn Ave., west of Lot 1, Block 1168, Eastern Division as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at 1301 South Meadow Ave., providing for publication and effective date. Staff is in support of the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. District III 10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning all of Block(s) 1877 and 1878 and the 15,432.35 sq. ft. north of Block 1878 and south of Block 1877, located at 3000 Jaime Zapata Memorial Hwy., from 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 II 11. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, 8, west 1/3 of Lot 2 and west 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
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 12. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, adding a new section to Article VI, “Operation,” Division 2, “Miscellaneous Driving Rules,” of Chapter 19, “Motor Vehicles and Traffic,” of the Laredo Code of Ordinances, relating to restrictions on operating a motor vehicle near vulnerable road users, and creating an offense. 13. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a revocable license agreement for non-federal use of real property (GS-07B-99215) between the City of Laredo and the United States General Services Administration (GSA) for the purpose of allowing the City of Laredo Bridge Department to use, repair and maintain a dedicated Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) lane with toll collection booth for non-commercial customers to use when traveling southbound into Mexico at the Juarez/Lincoln Bridge. The term of the license agreement is for five (5) years beginning on September 20, 2016 to September 19, 2021. (Approved by Operations Committee) 14. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo amending Code of Ordinances, Article IV, Bicycles and Play Vehicles, Division 2, Bicycle License, to repeal the requirement of a City issued license before a person may ride or propel a bicycle on any street or public highway.
IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 15. 2016-O-137 Adopting the proposed Annual Budget for fiscal year 2016-2017 by appropriating the 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 workshop (see exhibit “B”) and authorizing the City Manager to implement said Annual Budget. AS AMENDED. 16. 2015-O-138 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. 17. 2016-O-139 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. District VI 18. 2016-O-140 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. District IV 19. 2016-O-142 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY 2016 Transit Capital Budget by increasing revenues and expenses in the amount of $316,630.00 in order to appropriate Capital, Rolling Stock, Program Administration and Operating Assistance approved by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant TX-2016-052-00. 20. 2016-O-143 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. 21. 2016-O-144 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. 22. 2016-O-145 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.
2016-O-146 Providing that the property tax rate (revenue) be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.637000 per $100 value, which is effectively a 3.68 percent increase in the tax rate (revenue). This tax rate, which has been the same since Tax Year 2004, will have a Maintenance and Operation Rate of $0.494068 per $100 value and a Interest and Sinking Fund Rate of $0.142932 per $100 value for the levy and the collection of General and Special Ad Valorem taxes for the City of Laredo for Tax Year 2016 and Fiscal Year 2016-2017. (This will be the thirteenth year that the City would adopt this same rate.)
XI. MOTIONS 25. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a partnership with the Consortium for Apprenticeship Partners in Economic Development (CAPED) by providing support in the amount not to exceed $45,000.00 for FY 2016-2017. CAPED works with local agencies and also streamlines efforts between Texas Education Agency, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas Workforce Commission and their respective counterparts - a fully integrated system in order to accomplish a more efficient education system leading into sustainable regional careers pathways. Funding is contingent upon availability in the FY 16-17 General Fund Budget. 27. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to Structural Engineering Associates, San Antonio, Texas, for an amount of $111,840.00 for the World Trade Bridge US Customs Exit Booth Expansion for conceptual planning for installation of new weigh-in-motion scales at the immediate departure location of all existing federal land port of entry exit control booths and for the study of the potential future commercial free and secure truck lane. Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the Bridge Construction Fund. 28. Authorizing the City Manager to temporally transfer the emergency mobile morgue to Webb County under the care of Judge Tano Tijerina, Commissioners Court for the County Medical Examiner to assist with current emergency surge of fatalities. 29. Discussion with possible action to amend the Joint General/Special Elections Early Voting Schedule “Exhibit F” as presented by the Webb County Elections Administrator and approved by the Webb County Commissioners Court on September 12, 2016. 30. Authorizing the drafting of annexation agreements and service plans for the following: Tract 1: 4G Investments, LLC Tract – 82.48 acres, more or less, located east of F.M 1472 and south of S.H. 255. Petitioner:4G Investments, LLC. Eduardo A. Garza Tract 2: Kansas City Southern Railway 359 Yard Tract – 54.20 acres, more or less, located east of E.G. Ranch Rd. and S.H. 359. Petitioner: The Texas Mexican Railway Company. Tract 3: AFW Investments II, Ltd Tract – 20.34 acres, more or less, located north of S.H. 359 and east of E.G. Ranch Rd. Petitioner: Patrick Farrell. Tract 4: Cuauhtemoc Rodriquez Tract – 5.0 acres, more or less, located north of Del Mar Blvd. and east of Bob Bullock Loop (Loop 20). Carlos V. Mejia. Tract 5: MOS Professional Building Inc. Tract – 7.61 acres, more or less, east of F.M 1472 and south of Pinto Valle Dr. Petitioner: Roberto P. Martinez Jr Tract 6: Reuthinger Living Trust Tract – 1,743.53 acres, more or less, west of I.H. 35 and north of Beltway Parkway. Petitioner: Hortense R. Offerle, Trustee Tract 7: Carriers Tract: - 0.31 Acres, more or less, south of Carriers Dr. and east of Resource Dr. Petitioner: Subcarrier Communications, Inc. 31. Refund of property tax in the amount of $3,035.43 payable to Cynthia Rizo due to an overpayment. Tax account # 111-00544-030. 32. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of August 2016, represent a decrease of $41,568.84. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for the purchase of the surface only of a vacant residential lot legally described as Lot 27, Block 1, Unit VII, Riverhill Subdivision, located at 626 Bouganvillea St. Said lot is being purchased for donation to Habitat for Humanity in support of the development of affordable housing. The purchase amount shall not exceed $23,000.00 plus applicable closing costs. Funding for this purchase is being made available through the Capital Improvement Fund.
Resolutions and Motions previously brought before Operations and Finance Committees may be approved by City Council categorically EN BLOC. At Council's request, specific items may be withheld from the consent agenda for individual treatment. XII (a) RESOLUTIONS 33. 2016-R-108 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $2,464,520.00 from the Commission on State Emergency Communications to fund the 9-1-1 Program and Equipment budgets for the South Texas Region, including Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb, and Zapata Counties, for the period beginning September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017. 34. 2016-R-109 Consideration to grant fee waivers and a tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and 801 Gustavus Inc. for the commercial property located at 801 E. Gustavus St., being Lot 1A Block 287 Eastern Division. The proposed commercial property eligible for property tax abatement includes a new commercial building of approximately 1,352 sq. ft. and a new covered roof of approximately 1,300 sq. ft. in the total amount of $153,700.00 which is equal to or in excess of 20% of the Base Value of the property in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a five (5) year period and will consist of an estimated annual tax abatement total of $979.07 and estimated total fee waiver of $1,053.00 based on capital investment for the purpose of economic development. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. 35. 2016-R-110 Consideration to grant fee waivers and a tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and American Properties Agency, Inc. for the commercial property located at 1016 Iturbide St., being Lots 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 Block 34 Western Division. The proposed commercial property eligible for property tax abatement includes rehabilitation of the existing building first floor into ten (10) new units of approximately 11,500 sq. ft. in the total amount of $215,000.00 which is equal to or in excess of 20% of the Base Value of the property in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a five (5) year period and will consist of an estimated annual tax abatement total of $1,369.55 and estimated total fee waiver of $1,327.50 based on capital investment for the purpose of economic development. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. 36. 2016-R-111 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $44,293.83 from the Office of The Governor, Criminal Justice Department, for funding the 2017 Justice Assistance Grant or JAG for the period of October 01, 2016 through September 30, 2017. This funding will provide overtime for the Anti-Gang Unit which will target Criminal Street Gangs by identifying, monitoring, suppressing and documenting criminal gang activities and maintaining the TX-Gang database. 37. 2016-R-112 Authorizing the City Manager to accept two (2) continuation contract amendments from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS)Prenatal Services $40,446.00 for a total of $110,196.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department prenatal and dental preventive patient care and prevention services for the term period from September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017. 38. 2016-R-113 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement (ROW CSJ# 0086-14-070) to contribute funds estimated at $3,516.00 to the Texas Department of Transportation for utility adjustments associated with the widening of State Loop 20 from SH 359 to SPUR 400 (being the KCS overpass). Funding for this contribution in available in the Capital Improvement Fund. XII (b) MOTIONS 40. Authorizing the City Manager to continue contracting with seven (7) local testing laboratories on a rotation and on as needed basis for the FY 2016 – 2017 for construction materials quality testing and subsurface exploration services. List of local testing labs are as follows: 1. Carrillo & Associates, Inc., Laredo, Texas 2. Castle Engineering & Testing, LLC., Laredo, Texas 3. Terracon Consultants, Inc., Laredo, Texas 4. Howland Engineering & Surveying Company, Laredo, Texas 5. CMT-Tec, L.L.C., Laredo, Texas 6. South Texas Testing Laboratories, Inc., Laredo, Texas 7. Millennium Engineers Group (MEG), Laredo, Texas Funding is to be available from each respective project account. 41. Consideration for approval of amendment no. 2, an increase of $4,912.00 to the professional services contract with Structural Engineering Associates, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, to provide additional inspection services and site visits due to the increase in contract quantities for joint repairs by approximately 25% over the original quantities for the Colombia International Bridge Erosion Control, additional riprap and repair joints. Current contract with this amendment is $67,037.30. Funding is available in the Bridge Construction Fund. 42. Consideration for approval of the Laredo Colombia International Bridge Expansion and Joint Rehabilitation Project as complete, approval of change order no. 2 in the amount of $2,644.48 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $15,646.58 to ABBA Construction, L.L.C., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $121,505.48. Funding is available in the Bridge 2008 Bond. 43. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute annual contracts and/or amendments with 9-1-1 service providers (CenturyLink, AT&T, Sprint/Nextel Wireless, and Time Warner Cable) for the existing 9-1-1 telephone network, database services, and wireless/equipment maintenance for the South Texas Region in the amount of $358,476.00. Services are to be provided for the period of September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017. Funding is available in the Regional 9-1-1 fund. 44. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract with LexisNexis, to provide an online police report distribution system. This system allows police reports to be secured via the internet. The fee for service will be obtained through the fees collected during the distribution process and paid by the end users or purchasers of reports. The Police Department would receive $5.00 for each police report secured from the online system. The term of this agreement is for thirty-six (36) months and thereafter, the Agreement shall automatically renew for subsequent twelve (12) month periods subject to funding availability unless earlier terminated by either party. All revenues generated from this service contract will be deposited to the General Fund. 45. Consideration to renew the existing supply contract FY13-007 for the purchase of Ford Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) automotive parts for the City’s Fleet vehicles to the following vendors: 1. Gillie Hyde Ford Lincoln, Glasgow, Kentucky, in an amount up to $10,000.00; and 2. Sames Motor Company, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $90,000.00. All parts will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for one, additional one (1) year period each upon mutual agreement of the parties. There will be no price increase during this extension period. This is the last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 46. Consideration to renew contract number FY14-062 to the sole bidder, Lozano Body Shop, Laredo, Texas to provide automotive and truck body shop repair services for the Fleet Department. The contract amount is for approximately $225,000.00 annually and is for a three (3) year term and is subject to future appropriations. This is the first of two extension periods upon mutual agreement of the City and the vendor. There will be no price increase during this extension period. All repair services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 47. Consideration to award annual contracts FY16-071 to the following bidders: 1. Velco Inc., Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $20,000.00; 2. Hosemasters, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $30,000.00; and 3. Hydrahose Services, Laredo, Texas in amount up to $25,000.00, for the fabrication of hydraulic hoses with fittings for the City’s heavy equipment. 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 five extension periods which can be renewed upon mutual agreement. All hoses will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 48. Consideration to renew service contract number FY12-101 with Eye-View Investigations and Security, Laredo, Texas, in an annual amount up to $548,964.00 to provide security guard services at various municipal operations. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution and subject to future budget appropriations. This is the last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the respective departmental budgets. This contract establishes an hourly rate for security services required by the Bridge System, City Hall, Health Department, Municipal Housing, Solid Waste, and any other municipal facilities or operations. 50. Award of a construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Trillium LLC dba Cobalt Construction, Laredo,Texas in the amount of $1,226,629.75 for the South Laredo Waste Water Treatment Plant Administration Building Project. The contract time is one hundred ten (110) working days. Funding is available in the 2011 Sewer Revenue Bond. END OF CONSENT AGENDA
XII (b) MOTIONS 39. Approving the property tax revenue increase for the fiscal year 2016-2017 budget as required by the Texas Local Government Code Section 102.007, said increase being $3,885,769.00 or 5.34%. The amount is due entirely to increases in property tax valuations and new property added to the tax roll and not to any increase in the current tax rate of $.637000.
XII (b) MOTIONS 49. Amending the contract with First Recycling LLC for the operation of the City's Material Recovery Facility to include the recommendations of Mejia and Company such as maintaining a dedicated bank account, further clarification on net revenue sharing and other explicatory language. c. Discussion with possible action regarding whether monies are owed by First Recycling to the City of Laredo.
XVI. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 51. 2016-RT-08 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) State Urban Grant No. STATE-U-2016-LAREDO-00108 PGA for fiscal year 2017 in the amount of $576,518.00 to be use for Preventative Maintenance for the City of Laredo Transit Department. (Approved by Operations Committee) 52. 2016-RT-09 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a grant application and related documents including contract agreement(s) for the amount of $247,845.00 to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015 Section 5310 (Map-21) Grant Program for Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities. These funds will be for Capital and Program Administration for the Laredo Transit Management. Grant funds will also be for the purchase of Rolling Stock and Operating Assistance for the 5310 transportation provider. (Approved by Operations Committee) XIII. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Efrain Sanchez to the Municipal Civil Service Commission.
Items 53Ca & Supplemental Item IIA
C. Request by Council Member George Altgelt a. Discussion with possible action to enact the “safe passage ordinance” to provide for protection of cyclists and pedestrians and to educate the motoring public regarding the same. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Charlie San Miguel) II. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Council Member George Altgelt a. Discussion with possible action to enact the "safe passage ordinance" to provide for protection of cyclists and pedestrians and to educate the motoring public regarding the same. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Charlie San Miguel and Council Member Roberto Balli)
Discussion with possible action regarding missing monies from loss of water and associated monies and demand for report on water audit. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pete Saenz)
Discussion with possible action including termination and rescission of Amendment #1 for Gilpin Engineering in the amount of $2,225,000.00 for the Manadas Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant project in consideration of Notice of Termination by Gilpin Engineering of LVN Engineering, Manadas Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Project.
Request by Council Member Roque Vela, Jr. Discussion regarding the availability of water line insurance provided by Homeshare USA covering connecting waterlines between individual meters and frontage property lines.
Request by Council Member Roque Vela Jr. Discussion with possible action to withdraw from final reading the amendment to the budget ordinance 2016-O-137, regarding pay raises for Council Members and the Mayor introduced at the City Council Meeting September 6, 2016. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez and Mayor Pro Tempore Juan Narvaez)
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez Discussion with possible action to request staff to provide a plan to extend the existing Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Program boundaries to District II in an effort to incentivize economic development for commercial investment. (Co-Sponsored by Cm Rudy Gonzalez Jr.)