COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués 1. Presentation by the City of Laredo-Emergency Response Team on the most recent storm damage. 2. Presentation by the Laredo Shriners on their fraternity and the work of the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Laredo and the surrounding region as part of the Shriners Awareness Day festivities. 3. Presentation by Ms. Elizabeth Alonzo-Villarreal, Executive Director with NeighborWorks Laredo on NeighborWorks Week. Recognitions 1. Recognizing the Laredo All American Starlites for winning the Level 3 Large Senior Division 1 at the 2017 Summit All-Star Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, Florida. The team consists of 27 girls from 10-18 years of age. The Starlites also competed at the American CheerPower Southern Nationals in San Antonio, Texas and NCA & NDA All-Stars Nationals in Dallas, Texas. 2. Recognizing Jennifer Lozano, Osvaldo Saldana & Mason Vela all of the Boxing Pride Club and Emilio Garcia of Baby Joey's Boxing Club who were the winners at the South Texas Amateur Boxing Association’s (STABA) Regional Junior Olympics Boxing Tournament in their respective weight division during the competition at the Haynes Recreation Center. These boxers advanced to the State Tournament held in Fort Worth, Texas representing Laredo and the entire South Texas region where they defeated several opponents to be crowned State Champions in their respective weight divisions. They have advanced and will travel to Charleston, West Virginia on June 25th through July 1st to compete for the national champion title, and by virtue of their participation there, they have garnered a special opportunity to be seen by United States Olympic team scouts seeking competitors for the 2020 team. Laredo coaches, Eddie Vela and Danny Garcia were named the top coaches for the South Texas Region and won the team trophy in the intermediate division for the state of Texas. 3. Recognizing the United 2016-2017 Varsity Basketball Team for all their accomplishments including: Three-Peat District Champs, Bi-District Champs, Area Champs, and Back to Back Regional Semifinalists.
Discussion with possible action on directing staff to establish an MOU with Habitat for Humanity to delineate the process for the new partnership with the City for re-build program, do it yourself clinic and local emergency fund and any matters incident thereto.
Amending the City of Laredo's Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Policy and Procedures Manual to provide for the purchase and replacement of dilapidated manufactured housing units as a reconstruction activity. Assistance in the form of zero percent (0%) interest loans would be provided to qualifying low income owner occupants in the amount necessary to allow for the purchase of an affordable replacement unit, its installation, and disposal of the dilapidated unit. Qualifying homeowners would be responsible to pay 57% of the loan amortized over a 10 year period; the remaining 43% of the loan would be forgiven as amortized over a 10 year period conditioned on the homeowner continuing to reside in the unit. Elderly and disabled qualifying homeowners of very low income would be eligible for a 100% forgivable loan amortized over a 10 year period conditioned on the homeowner continuing to reside in the unit. The assisted homeowner must own the lot on which the manufactured housing unit is located.
Discussion with possible action on directing staff to establish an MOU with Habitat for Humanity to delineate the process for the new partnership with the City for re-build program, do it yourself clinic and local emergency fund and any matters incident thereto.
15. Authoring the City Manager to enter into an inter-local agreement between the City of Laredo and the Laredo Housing Authority (LHA) for conducting and Assessment of Fair Housing. This collaboration is in the best interest of the City and LHA. Both entities agree to collaborate and partner in the development of our community's Fair Housing Assessment. The LHA agrees to fund Ten Thousand $10,000.00 in support of the assessment via the Inter-local agreement. The City of Laredo thru the Department of Community Development will act as the lead entity. A consultant will be recommended by both entities and final selection and award will be conducted by the City. 17. Consideration for approval of the selection of BlueLynx Solutions consultants from Atlanta, Georgia to conduct a Fair Housing Assessment as part of an Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Analysis as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The AFFH rule creates a standardized process for fair housing planning. Given the newness of the publication of the AFFH final rule, the City will be relying on the expertise of the consultant for a successful analysis and successful submission to HUD. The contract amount is $35,000.00. Funding is available in the Community Development Budget.
Authorizing the City Manager to provide relocation assistance to the current tenants located at the Dellwood Apartments on 2001 Bristol Road. A notice to vacate the units was declared by the City due to the danger to the public health and safety of the tenants. Proposed is to provide the affected tenants with the following general assistance as necessary on a case by case basis to relocate/stabilize: 1. Provide up to $500.00 deposit for tenant relocation; 2. Provide up to $250.00 in utility connection deposits and fees; 3. Provide a one-time rental subsidy difference to their current rent payment up to $150.00 per month for three (3) months. The potential total assistance would be estimated at about $1,200.00 per tenant. In addition, authorizing the City Manager discretion on a case by case basis for any other necessary assistance to tenants as deemed necessary. Funding is available in Municipal Housing, Laredo Public Facility Corporation, and General Fund.
1. Update and Status Report on the lien proceedings in the Dellwood Apartment case. 2. Discussion and possible action to direct Interim City Manager to allow for the continued use of water for the Dellwood Apartment residents, due to the recent damage caused to the property by storm event that occurred on May 21, 2017.
2. Presentation by the Laredo Shriners on their fraternity and the work of the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Laredo and the surrounding region as part of the Shriners Awareness Day festivities. 3. Presentation by Ms. Elizabeth Alonzo-Villarreal, Executive Director with NeighborWorks Laredo on NeighborWorks Week. Recognitions 1. Recognizing the Laredo All American Starlites for winning the Level 3 Large Senior Division 1 at the 2017 Summit All-Star Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, Florida. The team consists of 27 girls from 10-18 years of age. The Starlites also competed at the American CheerPower Southern Nationals in San Antonio, Texas and NCA & NDA All-Stars Nationals in Dallas, Texas. 2. Recognizing Jennifer Lozano, Osvaldo Saldana & Mason Vela all of the Boxing Pride Club and Emilio Garcia of Baby Joey's Boxing Club who were the winners at the South Texas Amateur Boxing Association’s (STABA) Regional Junior Olympics Boxing Tournament in their respective weight division during the competition at the Haynes Recreation Center. These boxers advanced to the State Tournament held in Fort Worth, Texas representing Laredo and the entire South Texas region where they defeated several opponents to be crowned State Champions in their respective weight divisions. They have advanced and will travel to Charleston, West Virginia on June 25th through July 1st to compete for the national champion title, and by virtue of their participation there, they have garnered a special opportunity to be seen by United States Olympic team scouts seeking competitors for the 2020 team. Laredo coaches, Eddie Vela and Danny Garcia were named the top coaches for the South Texas Region and won the team trophy in the intermediate division for the state of Texas. 3. Recognizing the United 2016-2017 Varsity Basketball Team for all their accomplishments including: Three-Peat District Champs, Bi-District Champs, Area Champs, and Back to Back Regional Semifinalists.
Mayor’s exercise of Veto Power pursuant to §2.15(4) of the Laredo City Charter regarding the vote taken by the City Council on May 15, 2017 to conduct municipal elections in November independently from any other governmental entity.
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.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 evaluate our water reconnection fees. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez and Council Member Roberto Balli)
Request by Council Member Charlie San Miguel Discussion with possible action to recruit and select a permanent City Manager. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. and Council Member George Altgelt)
Discussion with possible action to have staff designate a 5K and 10K route at Vietnam Veterans Memorial at North Central Park and all items related thereto.
Discussion with possible action to eliminate the City's policy of limiting the Council meeting end time in the spirit of allowing City business to continue moving forward.
4. Discussion with possible action regarding the San Isidro and International Blvd intersection and roundabout design and construction as this intersection continues to be a safety hazard. (Item related to agenda item #21). 21. Consideration for approval of award of construction contract to the lowest bidder ALC Construction, Inc., Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $249,618.75 (alternate no. 1 which is the base bid minus in-house components including asphalt and seal coat by Public Works and stripping and signage by the Traffic Department) for the International Boulevard at San Isidro Parkway –Roundabout 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 October 2017. Funding is available in the 2015 Certificate of Obligation Bond.
Consideration to renew purchase contract FY16-050 to Aluminum Lamps & Patio Furniture, Laredo, Texas for the purchase of an additional one-hundred (100) ornamental sign poles in the amount of $94,220.00 for the Traffic Safety Department. Funding is available in the 2016 CO funds.
Authorizing City Manager to execute the construction contract to the lowest bidder J.S. Haren Company, from Athens, Tennessee, in the amount of $1,340,000.00, for the Unitec Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement. Construction time is one hundred and eighty (180) working days for final completion. Funding is available in the 2011 Sewer Revenue Bond.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Matias De Llano, III to the Facility Naming and Recognition Commission. 1.Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez of to the Facility Naming & Recognition Commission. 2.Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez of to the Para Transit Advisory Committee. 3.Appointment by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez of Linda Laura Garcia to the Fine Arts and Culture Commission. 4.Appointment by Council Member Roberto Balli of Gabriela Mendoza Garcia to the Fine Arts and Culture Commission. 5.Appointment by Council Member Roberto Balli of Cristobal Rodriguez to the Old Mercy Ad Hoc Committee.
Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with the Laredo Pony Association (LPA) to host/sponsor the 2017 Pony Team World Series Softball Tournament to be held on July 18-July 23, 2017 (allowing for one rain day). LPA will be responsible to cover all the cost of the umpires estimated at $30,000.00; LPA will be responsible for incidental tournament expenses including meals and refreshments for tournament directors and umpires; the City is responsible for providing the following softball fields: Base Community Sports Complex, Independence Hills Regional Park, M. E. Benavides Sports Complex, Uni-Trade Baseball Stadium (as an alternate, if needed), St. James Community Baseball fields (as an alternate, if needed);Slaughter Park (as an alternate, if needed). In addition to the use of the fields, the City will provide 15 hotel rooms for out of town umpires for an estimated amount not to exceed $10,000.00 and up to thirty hotel rooms for Directors and PONY Officials for an anticipated amount of $28,000.00. The City will pay LPA a Tournament Director fee of $125.00 per team for 100 teams not to exceed $12,500.00: this includes the cost of all awards and licensing fees for the use of the photographer and the use of all PONY Baseball and Softball marks and/or names for the Tournament. These fees have already been paid by the City. The City additionally paid $10,000.00 to cover site visit expenses, including lodging, meals and transportation in advance of the agreement to secure that the tournament would be held in Laredo. These expenditures total an estimated $60,500.00. The City will also provide ATV's or alternative vehicles, parking facilities, police assistance, traffic management, street closures, a visitor oriented mobile application, field maintenance and the opening ceremony facility (Uni-trade Stadium). Funding is available in the CVB Budget.
1. An ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 6, Animals and Fowl, Article III, Small Animals, of the Code of Ordinances, by amending section 6-42 to modify the number and setback requirements for the keeping of small animals and fowl; amending Chapter 6, Article IV, Large Livestock and Wild Animals, of the Code of Ordinances, by amending section 6-66 to add a special permit for operators of community gardens or district gardens; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing a penalty clause; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date. (This item was tabled at the May 22, 2017 meeting to have the Animal Care Facility Committee review the item; they are in support). 2. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into license agreements with local associations for the use of City playing fields for youth and adult programs, the term of each being from March 1st through December 1st, 2017; no fee will be charged by City to the associations in view of the public benefit in permitting the associations to use the city's facilities for baseball, softball and soccer programs for the benefit of the youth of Laredo.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 3. 2017-O-067 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and amending the FY 2016-2017 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $405,010.00 for a total of $810,020.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Healthy Texas Women project to provide primary care, women’s preventive health care, prenatal care, family planning, chronic disease prevention, clinic services, diagnostic, and laboratory services to an additional 350 women for the term period from September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2019. 4. 2017-O-068 Amending Chapter 28 Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places; Article V Commercial Use of Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places; Section 28-106 (a) of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances providing hours of operation for motorized mobile vehicle vendors ( Vendors cannot operate, play music, or loud sounds between the following hours: Sunday through Thursday 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and Friday through Saturday 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) and providing for publication and an effective date. 5. 2017-O-069 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Tattoo Shop on Lots 5 and 6, Block 30, Vista Hermosa Subdivision, located at 5309 McPherson Road, Suite 5. ZC-29-2017 District V 6. 2017-O-070 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 2 and South 2.7’ of Lot 4, Blk 988, Western Division, located at 1320 Philadelphia St, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District). ZC-30-2017 District VIII 7. 2017-O-071 Amending Chapter 31 (Utilities), Article III, (WATER), Division 3 (RATES and CHARGES) by amending section 31-138.1 (Fees and Service Charges) by adding subsection title 31-138.1.1 (Fees) and creating subsection title 31-138.1.2 (Service Charges); clarifying the reconnect fees and amending the late fee by including an exemption for all veterans (as amended).
8. 2017-R-58 Ratifying the execution of an easement document for the conveyance to the City of Laredo, of a tract of land containing 517.32 sq. ft. out of Block 1, of KAS Commercial Plat, as recorded in volume 34, page 12, of the Webb County Plat Records, in the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas; said tract of land more or less described by boundary survey and metes and bounds description in the attached exhibit A. The easement is requested by Traffic Division for the purpose of maintaining a traffic control cabinet at the northeast corner of Riverbank Dr. and the southwest corner of Mines Rd. 9. 2017-R-59 Ratifying the execution of an easement document for the conveyance to the City of Laredo, of a tract of land containing 267.65 sq. ft. being out of Lot 4 Block 1560, Eastern Division, as recorded in Volume 7, Page 15, of the Plat records of Webb County, Texas; for a drainage easement, in the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas being more particularly described by boundary survey and metes and bounds in the attached exhibit A. The easement is needed to cure an encroachment onto private property of a City drainage improvement located at the northwest corner of the 1000 block of Louisiana Ave. 10. 2017-R-60 Amending Resolution #2017-R-15 by adding one (1) additional Memorandum of Understanding (Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) - Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF)) to the list of cooperative working agreements/mutual assistance agreements/memorandums of understanding between the City of Laredo Police Department and various federal, state and local agencies, including but not limited to: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), SCAN, et al., a comprehensive list is attached hereto as “Exhibit A”. The Police Department’s participation is part of the community service provided to our citizens, with no cost to the City of Laredo. 11. 2017-R-62 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a partial grant in the amount of $464,586.00 to fund the Laredo Police Department (LPD) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force and the Rio Grande Valley Financial HIDTA Task Force. This grant is funded by the Executive Office of the President, Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and HIDTA at no cost to the City. Funding will be used to pay personnel salaries, fringe benefits, overtime, travel and operating expenses from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 for the Laredo Police Department HIDTA Task Force. Funding for the Rio Grande Valley Financial Task Force will be used for payment of fringe benefits, overtime, and operating expenses from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. 13. 2017-R-64 Authorizing the City Manager to accept the contract amendment from the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in the amount of $85,500.00 for a total of $171,000.00 to further support the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to provide women's health preventive services and family planning for the term period from August 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017.
2017-R-63 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and Andrea Arellano for a proposed project located at 405 Guerrero St, lots 8 & 9; block 244; eastern division that consists of an addition of a game room and swimming pool, 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 abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $55,043.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $350.00 and estimated total fee waivers of $369.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information.
19. Consideration to award a contract FY15-011 to the sole source bidder, Transcore LP in the amount not to exceed $670,459.03 for the City of Laredo Bridge System Electronic Toll Collection and Customer Service Center (CSC) Systems Replacement / Upgrade – Phase II Turnstile Upgrade; the system is eleven (11) years old and the parts are becoming obsolete. Funding is available in the Laredo Bridge System Construction Fund. 20. Authorizing the City Manager to make a $5,000.00 sponsorship to the 2017 Laredo Honor Flight Veterans who are partnering with the San Antonio de Valero Honor Flight; previously approved by Council in February 2016. Funding is available in General Fund. 22. Consideration for approval of the City of Laredo Landfill Phase 3, Cell 2 as complete, approval of change order no. 1, a decrease of $149,821.00 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $197,902.34 to 4X Construction Group, Mansfield, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $3,958,046.75. Funding is available in the 2010 PPFCO, 2013 PPFCO, 2014 PPFCO, 2012A CO and 2015 CO. 23. Consideration for approval of the CDBG Farias Recreational Area Improvements as complete, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $4,770.00 to ALC Construction, Inc., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $47,700.00. Funding is available in the Community Development Fund – 39th Action Year Grant. 24. Consideration to award contract number FY17-040 to MGM Benefits Group, also known as Benefit Hub for Online Benefit Enrollment Services. MGM Benefits Group will provide online benefit enrollment services that will collect, maintain, transmit, and support the City of Laredo employee benefit programs, which includes, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, deferred compensation plans, and other voluntary benefits. These services will be effective as of June 6, 2017. The term of this contract shall be for an initial period of 3 years with an additional two (2) one (1) year renewal option. Approximate annual cost per year is $60,000.00 ($2.00 per employee per month). Funding is available in the Health and Benefits Fund and contingent on future budget allocations. 25. Consideration to ratify the issuance of an emergency purchase order by the City Manager in the amount of $50,267.52 to Kinloch Equipment 3320 Pasadena Blvd., Pasadena, Texas for the labor and materials due to an accident involving a City of Laredo Environmental Vacuum Truck Unit # 6261; Texas Municipal League (TML) insurance reimbursement has been received. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 26. Consideration to renew annual supply contracts FY15-044 for the purchase of automotive parts for the Fleet Department to the following vendors: 1) Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo, TX, for an amount up to $200,000.00 (Primary Vendor); and 2) Vehicle Maintenance Program, Boca Raton, FL, for an amount up to $10,000.00 (Secondary Vendor). The replacement parts will be purchased on an as needed basis for all City fleet vehicles. The contract items include: oil/fuel filters, front end parts, hoses, clamps, belts, lamp/bulbs service lubricants and brakes. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. There will be no increase during this extension period. This is the last extension period for this contract. There will be no price increase during this extension period. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 28. Consideration to renew the existing annual contract FY14-048 to Southern Sanitation, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $73,627.44, to provide trash collection services for large volume containers. These services will be required for various city operations such as the Airport, Bridge System, Parks and Leisure, Public Access, Fleet Management, Traffic, Transit, Municipal Housing, Environmental Engineering, Utilities, and Solid Waste Departments. The contract vendor is also required to provide these containers for special events such as the Household Collection Event. 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. There will be no price increase during this extension period. Funding for these services are available in various departmental funds. 31. Consideration to ratify the issuance of an emergency purchase order by the City Manager in the amount of $68,935.00 to R & A Construction, Laredo, Texas, for labor and materials for emergency roof repairs/replacement at the Public Works Administration building. The emergency roof repairs were needed due to storm damages on February 19, 2017. TML has reimbursed the City of Laredo and funding has been appropriated in the Capital Improvement Fund. 32. Consideration to ratify the issuance of emergency purchase orders by the City Manager in the amount of $54,785.00 to Trafficware Group, Inc., Sugar Land, Texas for replacement of traffic signal equipment and signal management software that were damaged by the thunderstorm that occurred on February 19, 2017. Texas Municipal League has reimbursed the City of Laredo and funding has been appropriated in the Capital Improvement Fund. 38. Authorizing City Manager to execute the construction contract to the lowest bidder BioAir Solutions, LLC., Voorhess, New Jersey in the amount of $88,250.00, for the McPherson Lift Station Project Utilities Department - Odor Control. Contract time is ninety (90) working days for final completion. Funding is available in the 2011 Sewer Revenue Bond.
Items XI B 14 (Part 1 of 2), XI B 34, & XII 41
14. Consideration to ratify the emergency purchase order change order issued to Odessa Pumps, Corpus Christi, Texas to be increased to the amount of $81,487.00 for the additional work required to complete the repair of the pump bases at El Pico Water Treatment Plant Raw Water Pump Station. Funding available in the Utilities Department Fund. 34. Authorizing the City Manager to approve Amendment No. 2 to the Engineering Contract with Dannenbaum Engineering Company - McAllen, L.L.C., of Laredo, Texas, for the El Pico Final Design for 24 inch Water Line from El Pico/Old Mines Road connection to Hachar Loop Northern Boundary Line. The purpose of this amendment is to add 365 calendar days to termination date of Phase 1. There will be no financial impact. 41. Status report by Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) on the mechanical evaluation conducted by HAAG Engineering Co., on the factors causing issues with two raw water intake pumps located at El Pico Water Treatment Plant.
The Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551,073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development). Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1)(A) to consult with City Attorney on contemplated litigation in light of the findings that were submitted by the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool regarding the issues with the two water intake pumps located at El Pico Water Treatment Plant, and with a return to open session for possible action.
Consideration to ratify the emergency purchase order change order issued to Odessa Pumps, Corpus Christi, Texas to be increased to the amount of $81,487.00 for the additional work required to complete the repair of the pump bases at El Pico Water Treatment Plant Raw Water Pump Station. Funding available in the Utilities Department Fund.
Consideration to award a contract FY15-011 to the sole source bidder, Transcore LP in the amount not to exceed $670,459.03 for the City of Laredo Bridge System Electronic Toll Collection and Customer Service Center (CSC) Systems Replacement / Upgrade – Phase II Turnstile Upgrade; the system is eleven (11) years old and the parts are becoming obsolete. Funding is available in the Laredo Bridge System Construction Fund.
Authorizing the City Manager to make a $5,000.00 sponsorship to the 2017 Laredo Honor Flight Veterans who are partnering with the San Antonio de Valero Honor Flight; previously approved by Council in February 2016. Funding is available in General Fund.
Consideration to award contract to the top ranked engineering consultant firm, LNV Engineering, Laredo, TX for the amount of $212,600.00 for the Upper Zacate Multi-Use Bicycle & Pedestrian Trail Project. Advance Funding Agreement already authorized by the City Council and TXDOT and funding is available in the Environmental Services Department’s budget. This project includes the design, engineering, surveying and construction oversight services for a 10,250 LF hike and bike trail adjacent to Zacate Creek from Fenwick to Del Mar Blvd.
Consideration to authorize the installation of speed humps along Monclova Drive, between Mante Dr. and Poza Rica Dr., under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy, adopted by city ordinance. Project costs are estimated at $6,000.00 and funding will be made available from the 2014 CO Issue- Discretionary Funding City Council District I.
Consideration to ratify the issuance of emergency purchase orders by the City Manager in the amount of $54,785.00 to Trafficware Group, Inc., Sugar Land, Texas for replacement of traffic signal equipment and signal management software that were damaged by the thunderstorm that occurred on February 19, 2017. Texas Municipal League has reimbursed the City of Laredo and funding has been appropriated in the Capital Improvement Fund.
35. Authorizing City Manager to execute the construction contract to the lowest bidder Altus Construction, LLC., Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $2,007,920.86, for the Water Lines Replacement Project for Lane Street from Stone Avenue to Smith Avenue. Construction time is one hundred and twenty (120) working days for final completion. Funding is available in the 2016 Water Revenue Bond. 37. Accepting the Galveston Street Waterline Replacement project and authorizing final change order # 3, in the amount of $100,000.00 and releasing the final payment in the amount of $206,382.39 which includes retainage in the amount of $106,382.39, to ALTUS Construction, LLC, Laredo, Texas. The final contract amount is $2,227,647.75 and the contract time is two hundred twelve (212) working days. The change order is due to the final quantities of horizontal drilling, rock clause, extra work for a existing waterline break and service installation. Funding is available in the 2015 Waterworks Revenue Bond.
STAFF REPORTS Presentation by the Laredo Development Foundation regarding the economic development activities including events, prospects and any other matters incident thereto, with possible action.
40. Status report on the proceeds from the sale of the Civic Center in the amount of $15,951,737.00 and its financial reporting as requested by City Council on May 22, 2017. 42. Presentation by Internal Audit on the summary results and recommendations of unannounced cash and inventory audits conducted from October 2016 through March 2017.
Discussion with possible action on the potential impact of rescinding Dannenbaum Engineering from consideration of the Traffic Signal Synchronization Study contract award in light of TxDOT’s procurement process for professional services required for local governments seeking federal reimbursement pursuant to 23 CFR 172, and restarting the procurement process, and any matter related thereto.
Discussion with possible action on the status of the Request for Statement of Qualifications that was issued to engage the services of an outside legal counsel to review City’s operating, contracting policies, rules, procedures, ordinances and other related matters.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD Consideration to approve free bus rides on all Metro Routes on Saturday, June 17, 2017, in conjunction with the twelfth Annual American Public Transportation Association’s National "Dump the Pump" Day.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION Election of the following Officers to replace vacancies on the Laredo Public Facility Corporation (LPFC): President (Vacant), Vice-President (Vacant), Horacio De Leon as Executive Director, and Heberto L. Ramirez as Secretary for the LPFC.
Discussion with possible action to stabilize stream bed and basin between Fasken Recreation Center and Father McNaboe Park.
Discussion with possible action to send the following request to the Facility Naming Recognition Committee; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez and Council Member Roberto Balli) a. Century City Park to Geraldine Valdez Agredano Memorial Park
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez Discussion with possible action to promote the Twelth Annual National "Dump the Pump" Day for the Mass Transit System and the community to ride, not drive on June 15, 2017. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt)
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez Discussion with possible action to replace all existing speed pad humps with asphalt speed humps.
Discussion with possible action to have the Interim City Manager review applications for City Secretary and City Attorney positions, to include interviews and bring a recommendation to City Council. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Charlie San Miguel)
Discussion with possible action to instruct staff to solicit Requests for Proposals for the development of a Neighborhood Master Plan that includes the old Mercy Hospital and encompassing that area within the District 3, Neighborhood Empowerment Zone as bordered by Clark Blvd. on the North, Market Street on the South, Zacate Creek on the West, and Arkansas on the East and adjacent/surrounding relevant areas that may also encompass District 4 to include elements related but not limited to land use, economic development, open space and recreation, services and facilities, and transportation and bicycle lanes in accordance with the goals and objectives of the soon to be adopted City’s Comprehensive Plan, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action to reconsider action taken at the April 11, 2017 Meeting as it pertains to the proposals on the Boulevard of the Americas Project; and any other matters incident thereto. 2. Status update with discussion and possible action on the Laredo Energy Arena naming rights contract; and any other matters incident thereto. 4. Discussion with possible action to go out on request for proposals for a water park project in partnership with a private investor and/or exploring other recommended or adequate possibilities and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez and Council Member Vidal Rodriguez)
Discussion with possible action to clarify and authorize the Hearing Officer to apply discretion to pending handicap placard citations, retroactive to the date change was made to city ordinance; and any other matters incident thereto.
4. Discussion with possible action to decide on the temporary use of the Unitrade Baseball Stadium, establish policies for leasing the facility, advertisement, maintenance, concessions and any matters incident thereto. XVII. ADJOURN This notice was posted at the Municipal Government Offices, 1110 Houston Street, Laredo, Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said notice was posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Communiqués 1. Presentation by the City of Laredo-Emergency Response Team on the most recent storm damage. 2. Presentation by the Laredo Shriners on their fraternity and the work of the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Laredo and the surrounding region as part of the Shriners Awareness Day festivities. 3. Presentation by Ms. Elizabeth Alonzo-Villarreal, Executive Director with NeighborWorks Laredo on NeighborWorks Week. Recognitions 1. Recognizing the Laredo All American Starlites for winning the Level 3 Large Senior Division 1 at the 2017 Summit All-Star Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, Florida. The team consists of 27 girls from 10-18 years of age. The Starlites also competed at the American CheerPower Southern Nationals in San Antonio, Texas and NCA & NDA All-Stars Nationals in Dallas, Texas. 2. Recognizing Jennifer Lozano, Osvaldo Saldana & Mason Vela all of the Boxing Pride Club and Emilio Garcia of Baby Joey's Boxing Club who were the winners at the South Texas Amateur Boxing Association’s (STABA) Regional Junior Olympics Boxing Tournament in their respective weight division during the competition at the Haynes Recreation Center. These boxers advanced to the State Tournament held in Fort Worth, Texas representing Laredo and the entire South Texas region where they defeated several opponents to be crowned State Champions in their respective weight divisions. They have advanced and will travel to Charleston, West Virginia on June 25th through July 1st to compete for the national champion title, and by virtue of their participation there, they have garnered a special opportunity to be seen by United States Olympic team scouts seeking competitors for the 2020 team. Laredo coaches, Eddie Vela and Danny Garcia were named the top coaches for the South Texas Region and won the team trophy in the intermediate division for the state of Texas. 3. Recognizing the United 2016-2017 Varsity Basketball Team for all their accomplishments including: Three-Peat District Champs, Bi-District Champs, Area Champs, and Back to Back Regional Semifinalists.
Discussion with possible action on directing staff to establish an MOU with Habitat for Humanity to delineate the process for the new partnership with the City for re-build program, do it yourself clinic and local emergency fund and any matters incident thereto.
Amending the City of Laredo's Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Policy and Procedures Manual to provide for the purchase and replacement of dilapidated manufactured housing units as a reconstruction activity. Assistance in the form of zero percent (0%) interest loans would be provided to qualifying low income owner occupants in the amount necessary to allow for the purchase of an affordable replacement unit, its installation, and disposal of the dilapidated unit. Qualifying homeowners would be responsible to pay 57% of the loan amortized over a 10 year period; the remaining 43% of the loan would be forgiven as amortized over a 10 year period conditioned on the homeowner continuing to reside in the unit. Elderly and disabled qualifying homeowners of very low income would be eligible for a 100% forgivable loan amortized over a 10 year period conditioned on the homeowner continuing to reside in the unit. The assisted homeowner must own the lot on which the manufactured housing unit is located.
Discussion with possible action on directing staff to establish an MOU with Habitat for Humanity to delineate the process for the new partnership with the City for re-build program, do it yourself clinic and local emergency fund and any matters incident thereto.
15. Authoring the City Manager to enter into an inter-local agreement between the City of Laredo and the Laredo Housing Authority (LHA) for conducting and Assessment of Fair Housing. This collaboration is in the best interest of the City and LHA. Both entities agree to collaborate and partner in the development of our community's Fair Housing Assessment. The LHA agrees to fund Ten Thousand $10,000.00 in support of the assessment via the Inter-local agreement. The City of Laredo thru the Department of Community Development will act as the lead entity. A consultant will be recommended by both entities and final selection and award will be conducted by the City. 17. Consideration for approval of the selection of BlueLynx Solutions consultants from Atlanta, Georgia to conduct a Fair Housing Assessment as part of an Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Analysis as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The AFFH rule creates a standardized process for fair housing planning. Given the newness of the publication of the AFFH final rule, the City will be relying on the expertise of the consultant for a successful analysis and successful submission to HUD. The contract amount is $35,000.00. Funding is available in the Community Development Budget.
Authorizing the City Manager to provide relocation assistance to the current tenants located at the Dellwood Apartments on 2001 Bristol Road. A notice to vacate the units was declared by the City due to the danger to the public health and safety of the tenants. Proposed is to provide the affected tenants with the following general assistance as necessary on a case by case basis to relocate/stabilize: 1. Provide up to $500.00 deposit for tenant relocation; 2. Provide up to $250.00 in utility connection deposits and fees; 3. Provide a one-time rental subsidy difference to their current rent payment up to $150.00 per month for three (3) months. The potential total assistance would be estimated at about $1,200.00 per tenant. In addition, authorizing the City Manager discretion on a case by case basis for any other necessary assistance to tenants as deemed necessary. Funding is available in Municipal Housing, Laredo Public Facility Corporation, and General Fund.
1. Update and Status Report on the lien proceedings in the Dellwood Apartment case. 2. Discussion and possible action to direct Interim City Manager to allow for the continued use of water for the Dellwood Apartment residents, due to the recent damage caused to the property by storm event that occurred on May 21, 2017.
2. Presentation by the Laredo Shriners on their fraternity and the work of the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Laredo and the surrounding region as part of the Shriners Awareness Day festivities. 3. Presentation by Ms. Elizabeth Alonzo-Villarreal, Executive Director with NeighborWorks Laredo on NeighborWorks Week. Recognitions 1. Recognizing the Laredo All American Starlites for winning the Level 3 Large Senior Division 1 at the 2017 Summit All-Star Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, Florida. The team consists of 27 girls from 10-18 years of age. The Starlites also competed at the American CheerPower Southern Nationals in San Antonio, Texas and NCA & NDA All-Stars Nationals in Dallas, Texas. 2. Recognizing Jennifer Lozano, Osvaldo Saldana & Mason Vela all of the Boxing Pride Club and Emilio Garcia of Baby Joey's Boxing Club who were the winners at the South Texas Amateur Boxing Association’s (STABA) Regional Junior Olympics Boxing Tournament in their respective weight division during the competition at the Haynes Recreation Center. These boxers advanced to the State Tournament held in Fort Worth, Texas representing Laredo and the entire South Texas region where they defeated several opponents to be crowned State Champions in their respective weight divisions. They have advanced and will travel to Charleston, West Virginia on June 25th through July 1st to compete for the national champion title, and by virtue of their participation there, they have garnered a special opportunity to be seen by United States Olympic team scouts seeking competitors for the 2020 team. Laredo coaches, Eddie Vela and Danny Garcia were named the top coaches for the South Texas Region and won the team trophy in the intermediate division for the state of Texas. 3. Recognizing the United 2016-2017 Varsity Basketball Team for all their accomplishments including: Three-Peat District Champs, Bi-District Champs, Area Champs, and Back to Back Regional Semifinalists.
Mayor’s exercise of Veto Power pursuant to §2.15(4) of the Laredo City Charter regarding the vote taken by the City Council on May 15, 2017 to conduct municipal elections in November independently from any other governmental entity.
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.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 evaluate our water reconnection fees. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez and Council Member Roberto Balli)
Request by Council Member Charlie San Miguel Discussion with possible action to recruit and select a permanent City Manager. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. and Council Member George Altgelt)
Discussion with possible action to have staff designate a 5K and 10K route at Vietnam Veterans Memorial at North Central Park and all items related thereto.
Discussion with possible action to eliminate the City's policy of limiting the Council meeting end time in the spirit of allowing City business to continue moving forward.
4. Discussion with possible action regarding the San Isidro and International Blvd intersection and roundabout design and construction as this intersection continues to be a safety hazard. (Item related to agenda item #21). 21. Consideration for approval of award of construction contract to the lowest bidder ALC Construction, Inc., Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $249,618.75 (alternate no. 1 which is the base bid minus in-house components including asphalt and seal coat by Public Works and stripping and signage by the Traffic Department) for the International Boulevard at San Isidro Parkway –Roundabout 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 October 2017. Funding is available in the 2015 Certificate of Obligation Bond.
Consideration to renew purchase contract FY16-050 to Aluminum Lamps & Patio Furniture, Laredo, Texas for the purchase of an additional one-hundred (100) ornamental sign poles in the amount of $94,220.00 for the Traffic Safety Department. Funding is available in the 2016 CO funds.
Authorizing City Manager to execute the construction contract to the lowest bidder J.S. Haren Company, from Athens, Tennessee, in the amount of $1,340,000.00, for the Unitec Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement. Construction time is one hundred and eighty (180) working days for final completion. Funding is available in the 2011 Sewer Revenue Bond.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Matias De Llano, III to the Facility Naming and Recognition Commission. 1.Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez of to the Facility Naming & Recognition Commission. 2.Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez of to the Para Transit Advisory Committee. 3.Appointment by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez of Linda Laura Garcia to the Fine Arts and Culture Commission. 4.Appointment by Council Member Roberto Balli of Gabriela Mendoza Garcia to the Fine Arts and Culture Commission. 5.Appointment by Council Member Roberto Balli of Cristobal Rodriguez to the Old Mercy Ad Hoc Committee.
Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with the Laredo Pony Association (LPA) to host/sponsor the 2017 Pony Team World Series Softball Tournament to be held on July 18-July 23, 2017 (allowing for one rain day). LPA will be responsible to cover all the cost of the umpires estimated at $30,000.00; LPA will be responsible for incidental tournament expenses including meals and refreshments for tournament directors and umpires; the City is responsible for providing the following softball fields: Base Community Sports Complex, Independence Hills Regional Park, M. E. Benavides Sports Complex, Uni-Trade Baseball Stadium (as an alternate, if needed), St. James Community Baseball fields (as an alternate, if needed);Slaughter Park (as an alternate, if needed). In addition to the use of the fields, the City will provide 15 hotel rooms for out of town umpires for an estimated amount not to exceed $10,000.00 and up to thirty hotel rooms for Directors and PONY Officials for an anticipated amount of $28,000.00. The City will pay LPA a Tournament Director fee of $125.00 per team for 100 teams not to exceed $12,500.00: this includes the cost of all awards and licensing fees for the use of the photographer and the use of all PONY Baseball and Softball marks and/or names for the Tournament. These fees have already been paid by the City. The City additionally paid $10,000.00 to cover site visit expenses, including lodging, meals and transportation in advance of the agreement to secure that the tournament would be held in Laredo. These expenditures total an estimated $60,500.00. The City will also provide ATV's or alternative vehicles, parking facilities, police assistance, traffic management, street closures, a visitor oriented mobile application, field maintenance and the opening ceremony facility (Uni-trade Stadium). Funding is available in the CVB Budget.
1. An ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 6, Animals and Fowl, Article III, Small Animals, of the Code of Ordinances, by amending section 6-42 to modify the number and setback requirements for the keeping of small animals and fowl; amending Chapter 6, Article IV, Large Livestock and Wild Animals, of the Code of Ordinances, by amending section 6-66 to add a special permit for operators of community gardens or district gardens; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing a penalty clause; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date. (This item was tabled at the May 22, 2017 meeting to have the Animal Care Facility Committee review the item; they are in support). 2. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into license agreements with local associations for the use of City playing fields for youth and adult programs, the term of each being from March 1st through December 1st, 2017; no fee will be charged by City to the associations in view of the public benefit in permitting the associations to use the city's facilities for baseball, softball and soccer programs for the benefit of the youth of Laredo.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 3. 2017-O-067 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and amending the FY 2016-2017 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $405,010.00 for a total of $810,020.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Healthy Texas Women project to provide primary care, women’s preventive health care, prenatal care, family planning, chronic disease prevention, clinic services, diagnostic, and laboratory services to an additional 350 women for the term period from September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2019. 4. 2017-O-068 Amending Chapter 28 Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places; Article V Commercial Use of Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places; Section 28-106 (a) of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances providing hours of operation for motorized mobile vehicle vendors ( Vendors cannot operate, play music, or loud sounds between the following hours: Sunday through Thursday 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and Friday through Saturday 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) and providing for publication and an effective date. 5. 2017-O-069 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Tattoo Shop on Lots 5 and 6, Block 30, Vista Hermosa Subdivision, located at 5309 McPherson Road, Suite 5. ZC-29-2017 District V 6. 2017-O-070 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 2 and South 2.7’ of Lot 4, Blk 988, Western Division, located at 1320 Philadelphia St, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District). ZC-30-2017 District VIII 7. 2017-O-071 Amending Chapter 31 (Utilities), Article III, (WATER), Division 3 (RATES and CHARGES) by amending section 31-138.1 (Fees and Service Charges) by adding subsection title 31-138.1.1 (Fees) and creating subsection title 31-138.1.2 (Service Charges); clarifying the reconnect fees and amending the late fee by including an exemption for all veterans (as amended).
8. 2017-R-58 Ratifying the execution of an easement document for the conveyance to the City of Laredo, of a tract of land containing 517.32 sq. ft. out of Block 1, of KAS Commercial Plat, as recorded in volume 34, page 12, of the Webb County Plat Records, in the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas; said tract of land more or less described by boundary survey and metes and bounds description in the attached exhibit A. The easement is requested by Traffic Division for the purpose of maintaining a traffic control cabinet at the northeast corner of Riverbank Dr. and the southwest corner of Mines Rd. 9. 2017-R-59 Ratifying the execution of an easement document for the conveyance to the City of Laredo, of a tract of land containing 267.65 sq. ft. being out of Lot 4 Block 1560, Eastern Division, as recorded in Volume 7, Page 15, of the Plat records of Webb County, Texas; for a drainage easement, in the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas being more particularly described by boundary survey and metes and bounds in the attached exhibit A. The easement is needed to cure an encroachment onto private property of a City drainage improvement located at the northwest corner of the 1000 block of Louisiana Ave. 10. 2017-R-60 Amending Resolution #2017-R-15 by adding one (1) additional Memorandum of Understanding (Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) - Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF)) to the list of cooperative working agreements/mutual assistance agreements/memorandums of understanding between the City of Laredo Police Department and various federal, state and local agencies, including but not limited to: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), SCAN, et al., a comprehensive list is attached hereto as “Exhibit A”. The Police Department’s participation is part of the community service provided to our citizens, with no cost to the City of Laredo. 11. 2017-R-62 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a partial grant in the amount of $464,586.00 to fund the Laredo Police Department (LPD) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force and the Rio Grande Valley Financial HIDTA Task Force. This grant is funded by the Executive Office of the President, Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and HIDTA at no cost to the City. Funding will be used to pay personnel salaries, fringe benefits, overtime, travel and operating expenses from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 for the Laredo Police Department HIDTA Task Force. Funding for the Rio Grande Valley Financial Task Force will be used for payment of fringe benefits, overtime, and operating expenses from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. 13. 2017-R-64 Authorizing the City Manager to accept the contract amendment from the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in the amount of $85,500.00 for a total of $171,000.00 to further support the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to provide women's health preventive services and family planning for the term period from August 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017.
2017-R-63 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and Andrea Arellano for a proposed project located at 405 Guerrero St, lots 8 & 9; block 244; eastern division that consists of an addition of a game room and swimming pool, 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 abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $55,043.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $350.00 and estimated total fee waivers of $369.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information.
19. Consideration to award a contract FY15-011 to the sole source bidder, Transcore LP in the amount not to exceed $670,459.03 for the City of Laredo Bridge System Electronic Toll Collection and Customer Service Center (CSC) Systems Replacement / Upgrade – Phase II Turnstile Upgrade; the system is eleven (11) years old and the parts are becoming obsolete. Funding is available in the Laredo Bridge System Construction Fund. 20. Authorizing the City Manager to make a $5,000.00 sponsorship to the 2017 Laredo Honor Flight Veterans who are partnering with the San Antonio de Valero Honor Flight; previously approved by Council in February 2016. Funding is available in General Fund. 22. Consideration for approval of the City of Laredo Landfill Phase 3, Cell 2 as complete, approval of change order no. 1, a decrease of $149,821.00 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $197,902.34 to 4X Construction Group, Mansfield, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $3,958,046.75. Funding is available in the 2010 PPFCO, 2013 PPFCO, 2014 PPFCO, 2012A CO and 2015 CO. 23. Consideration for approval of the CDBG Farias Recreational Area Improvements as complete, release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of $4,770.00 to ALC Construction, Inc., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $47,700.00. Funding is available in the Community Development Fund – 39th Action Year Grant. 24. Consideration to award contract number FY17-040 to MGM Benefits Group, also known as Benefit Hub for Online Benefit Enrollment Services. MGM Benefits Group will provide online benefit enrollment services that will collect, maintain, transmit, and support the City of Laredo employee benefit programs, which includes, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, deferred compensation plans, and other voluntary benefits. These services will be effective as of June 6, 2017. The term of this contract shall be for an initial period of 3 years with an additional two (2) one (1) year renewal option. Approximate annual cost per year is $60,000.00 ($2.00 per employee per month). Funding is available in the Health and Benefits Fund and contingent on future budget allocations. 25. Consideration to ratify the issuance of an emergency purchase order by the City Manager in the amount of $50,267.52 to Kinloch Equipment 3320 Pasadena Blvd., Pasadena, Texas for the labor and materials due to an accident involving a City of Laredo Environmental Vacuum Truck Unit # 6261; Texas Municipal League (TML) insurance reimbursement has been received. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 26. Consideration to renew annual supply contracts FY15-044 for the purchase of automotive parts for the Fleet Department to the following vendors: 1) Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo, TX, for an amount up to $200,000.00 (Primary Vendor); and 2) Vehicle Maintenance Program, Boca Raton, FL, for an amount up to $10,000.00 (Secondary Vendor). The replacement parts will be purchased on an as needed basis for all City fleet vehicles. The contract items include: oil/fuel filters, front end parts, hoses, clamps, belts, lamp/bulbs service lubricants and brakes. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. There will be no increase during this extension period. This is the last extension period for this contract. There will be no price increase during this extension period. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 28. Consideration to renew the existing annual contract FY14-048 to Southern Sanitation, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $73,627.44, to provide trash collection services for large volume containers. These services will be required for various city operations such as the Airport, Bridge System, Parks and Leisure, Public Access, Fleet Management, Traffic, Transit, Municipal Housing, Environmental Engineering, Utilities, and Solid Waste Departments. The contract vendor is also required to provide these containers for special events such as the Household Collection Event. 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. There will be no price increase during this extension period. Funding for these services are available in various departmental funds. 31. Consideration to ratify the issuance of an emergency purchase order by the City Manager in the amount of $68,935.00 to R & A Construction, Laredo, Texas, for labor and materials for emergency roof repairs/replacement at the Public Works Administration building. The emergency roof repairs were needed due to storm damages on February 19, 2017. TML has reimbursed the City of Laredo and funding has been appropriated in the Capital Improvement Fund. 32. Consideration to ratify the issuance of emergency purchase orders by the City Manager in the amount of $54,785.00 to Trafficware Group, Inc., Sugar Land, Texas for replacement of traffic signal equipment and signal management software that were damaged by the thunderstorm that occurred on February 19, 2017. Texas Municipal League has reimbursed the City of Laredo and funding has been appropriated in the Capital Improvement Fund. 38. Authorizing City Manager to execute the construction contract to the lowest bidder BioAir Solutions, LLC., Voorhess, New Jersey in the amount of $88,250.00, for the McPherson Lift Station Project Utilities Department - Odor Control. Contract time is ninety (90) working days for final completion. Funding is available in the 2011 Sewer Revenue Bond.
Items XI B 14 (Part 1 of 2), XI B 34, & XII 41
14. Consideration to ratify the emergency purchase order change order issued to Odessa Pumps, Corpus Christi, Texas to be increased to the amount of $81,487.00 for the additional work required to complete the repair of the pump bases at El Pico Water Treatment Plant Raw Water Pump Station. Funding available in the Utilities Department Fund. 34. Authorizing the City Manager to approve Amendment No. 2 to the Engineering Contract with Dannenbaum Engineering Company - McAllen, L.L.C., of Laredo, Texas, for the El Pico Final Design for 24 inch Water Line from El Pico/Old Mines Road connection to Hachar Loop Northern Boundary Line. The purpose of this amendment is to add 365 calendar days to termination date of Phase 1. There will be no financial impact. 41. Status report by Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) on the mechanical evaluation conducted by HAAG Engineering Co., on the factors causing issues with two raw water intake pumps located at El Pico Water Treatment Plant.
The Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551,073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development). Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1)(A) to consult with City Attorney on contemplated litigation in light of the findings that were submitted by the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool regarding the issues with the two water intake pumps located at El Pico Water Treatment Plant, and with a return to open session for possible action.
Consideration to ratify the emergency purchase order change order issued to Odessa Pumps, Corpus Christi, Texas to be increased to the amount of $81,487.00 for the additional work required to complete the repair of the pump bases at El Pico Water Treatment Plant Raw Water Pump Station. Funding available in the Utilities Department Fund.
Consideration to award a contract FY15-011 to the sole source bidder, Transcore LP in the amount not to exceed $670,459.03 for the City of Laredo Bridge System Electronic Toll Collection and Customer Service Center (CSC) Systems Replacement / Upgrade – Phase II Turnstile Upgrade; the system is eleven (11) years old and the parts are becoming obsolete. Funding is available in the Laredo Bridge System Construction Fund.
Authorizing the City Manager to make a $5,000.00 sponsorship to the 2017 Laredo Honor Flight Veterans who are partnering with the San Antonio de Valero Honor Flight; previously approved by Council in February 2016. Funding is available in General Fund.
Consideration to award contract to the top ranked engineering consultant firm, LNV Engineering, Laredo, TX for the amount of $212,600.00 for the Upper Zacate Multi-Use Bicycle & Pedestrian Trail Project. Advance Funding Agreement already authorized by the City Council and TXDOT and funding is available in the Environmental Services Department’s budget. This project includes the design, engineering, surveying and construction oversight services for a 10,250 LF hike and bike trail adjacent to Zacate Creek from Fenwick to Del Mar Blvd.
Consideration to authorize the installation of speed humps along Monclova Drive, between Mante Dr. and Poza Rica Dr., under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy, adopted by city ordinance. Project costs are estimated at $6,000.00 and funding will be made available from the 2014 CO Issue- Discretionary Funding City Council District I.
Consideration to ratify the issuance of emergency purchase orders by the City Manager in the amount of $54,785.00 to Trafficware Group, Inc., Sugar Land, Texas for replacement of traffic signal equipment and signal management software that were damaged by the thunderstorm that occurred on February 19, 2017. Texas Municipal League has reimbursed the City of Laredo and funding has been appropriated in the Capital Improvement Fund.
35. Authorizing City Manager to execute the construction contract to the lowest bidder Altus Construction, LLC., Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $2,007,920.86, for the Water Lines Replacement Project for Lane Street from Stone Avenue to Smith Avenue. Construction time is one hundred and twenty (120) working days for final completion. Funding is available in the 2016 Water Revenue Bond. 37. Accepting the Galveston Street Waterline Replacement project and authorizing final change order # 3, in the amount of $100,000.00 and releasing the final payment in the amount of $206,382.39 which includes retainage in the amount of $106,382.39, to ALTUS Construction, LLC, Laredo, Texas. The final contract amount is $2,227,647.75 and the contract time is two hundred twelve (212) working days. The change order is due to the final quantities of horizontal drilling, rock clause, extra work for a existing waterline break and service installation. Funding is available in the 2015 Waterworks Revenue Bond.
STAFF REPORTS Presentation by the Laredo Development Foundation regarding the economic development activities including events, prospects and any other matters incident thereto, with possible action.
40. Status report on the proceeds from the sale of the Civic Center in the amount of $15,951,737.00 and its financial reporting as requested by City Council on May 22, 2017. 42. Presentation by Internal Audit on the summary results and recommendations of unannounced cash and inventory audits conducted from October 2016 through March 2017.
Discussion with possible action on the potential impact of rescinding Dannenbaum Engineering from consideration of the Traffic Signal Synchronization Study contract award in light of TxDOT’s procurement process for professional services required for local governments seeking federal reimbursement pursuant to 23 CFR 172, and restarting the procurement process, and any matter related thereto.
Discussion with possible action on the status of the Request for Statement of Qualifications that was issued to engage the services of an outside legal counsel to review City’s operating, contracting policies, rules, procedures, ordinances and other related matters.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD Consideration to approve free bus rides on all Metro Routes on Saturday, June 17, 2017, in conjunction with the twelfth Annual American Public Transportation Association’s National "Dump the Pump" Day.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION Election of the following Officers to replace vacancies on the Laredo Public Facility Corporation (LPFC): President (Vacant), Vice-President (Vacant), Horacio De Leon as Executive Director, and Heberto L. Ramirez as Secretary for the LPFC.
Discussion with possible action to stabilize stream bed and basin between Fasken Recreation Center and Father McNaboe Park.
Discussion with possible action to send the following request to the Facility Naming Recognition Committee; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez and Council Member Roberto Balli) a. Century City Park to Geraldine Valdez Agredano Memorial Park
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez Discussion with possible action to promote the Twelth Annual National "Dump the Pump" Day for the Mass Transit System and the community to ride, not drive on June 15, 2017. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt)
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez Discussion with possible action to replace all existing speed pad humps with asphalt speed humps.
Discussion with possible action to have the Interim City Manager review applications for City Secretary and City Attorney positions, to include interviews and bring a recommendation to City Council. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Charlie San Miguel)
Discussion with possible action to instruct staff to solicit Requests for Proposals for the development of a Neighborhood Master Plan that includes the old Mercy Hospital and encompassing that area within the District 3, Neighborhood Empowerment Zone as bordered by Clark Blvd. on the North, Market Street on the South, Zacate Creek on the West, and Arkansas on the East and adjacent/surrounding relevant areas that may also encompass District 4 to include elements related but not limited to land use, economic development, open space and recreation, services and facilities, and transportation and bicycle lanes in accordance with the goals and objectives of the soon to be adopted City’s Comprehensive Plan, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action to reconsider action taken at the April 11, 2017 Meeting as it pertains to the proposals on the Boulevard of the Americas Project; and any other matters incident thereto. 2. Status update with discussion and possible action on the Laredo Energy Arena naming rights contract; and any other matters incident thereto. 4. Discussion with possible action to go out on request for proposals for a water park project in partnership with a private investor and/or exploring other recommended or adequate possibilities and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez and Council Member Vidal Rodriguez)
Discussion with possible action to clarify and authorize the Hearing Officer to apply discretion to pending handicap placard citations, retroactive to the date change was made to city ordinance; and any other matters incident thereto.
4. Discussion with possible action to decide on the temporary use of the Unitrade Baseball Stadium, establish policies for leasing the facility, advertisement, maintenance, concessions and any matters incident thereto. XVII. ADJOURN This notice was posted at the Municipal Government Offices, 1110 Houston Street, Laredo, Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said notice was posted on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.