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.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 1. Ratifying the City Manager's approval of the amendment to the lease agreement between the City of Laredo and the United States Postal Service for the rental of office space at the Old Federal Courthouse located at 1300 Matamoros to authorize a temporary license agreement providing for the placement of a trailer on the street in front of the building for a period of five (5) months from August 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 due to the emergency abatement, remediation and reconstruction of the Postal Service first floor area. The customary rental rate of $8,000.00 monthly will be suspended to allow for the lease payment of $1.00 during this same period.
RESOLUTIONS 2. 2017-R-88 Authorizing the City Manager to accept the Department of Homeland Security, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant in the amount of $3,276,320.00. The 2016 Safer Grant is for a three (3) year period to hire twenty-four (24) firefighters. The grant performance period is from January 28, 2017 to January 27, 2021. The City is required to contribute a cost match in the amount of $2,036,632.00. Also, further authorizing the City Manager to execute any and all documents related to the same.
City Council Budget Workshop (Part 1 of 3)
I. STAFF REPORTS Discussion with possible action regarding the proposed fiscal year 2017-2018 annual budget. 1. INTRODUCTION Horacio A. De Leon Jr., City Manager 2. PRESENTATION BY "WHAT WORKS CITIES" Lena Geraghty, Center for Government Excellence 3. PRESENTATION OF CITY DEBT Noe Hinojosa, Estrada Hinojosa Investment Bankers 4. PRESENTATION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) Rosario Cabello, Financial Services Director 5. PROPOSED BUDGET & GENERAL FUND HIGHLIGHTS Martin Aleman, Budget Director 6. BRIDGE Yvette Limon, Acting Bridge Director 7. HUMAN RESOURCES Monica C. Flores, Human Resources Director, and Randy McGraw, Insurance Consultant 8. PUBLIC WORKS A. Department Presentation John Orfila, Public Works Director B. Street Maintenance Fee Robert Eads, Assistant City Manager 9. UTILITIES Riazul Mia, Utilities Director 10. TRANSIT Claudia San Miguel, Transit Acting General Manager 11. POLICE Claudio Trevino, Jr., Police Chief 12. PARKS & LEISURE SERVICES Celina Rivera, Acting Parks & Leisure Services Director 13. THIRD PARTY FUNDING Diana Fullerton, Non-Profit & Volunteer Coordinator 14. FIRE Steve Landin, Fire Chief 15. TRAFFIC Roberto Murillo, Traffic Director 16. AIRPORT Mario Maldonado, Acting Airport Director 17. LAREDO ENERGY ARENA Xavier Villalon, SMG General Manager 18. FUNDING AND OPERATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENTS (INCLUDING DIVISIONS) of the Mayor and Council, City Manager, Animal Care Services, Budget, Building Development Services, City Attorney, City Secretary, Community Development, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Engineering, Environmental Services, Financial Services, Fleet, Health, Information Services & Telecommunications, Library, Municipal Court, Planning and Zoning, Solid Waste, Tax, and the proposed Economic Development Department, and all other related matters. II. EXECUTIVE SESSION 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, 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). III. ADJOURNMENT
City Council Budget Workshop (Part 2 of 3)
I. STAFF REPORTS Discussion with possible action regarding the proposed fiscal year 2017-2018 annual budget. 1. INTRODUCTION Horacio A. De Leon Jr., City Manager 2. PRESENTATION BY "WHAT WORKS CITIES" Lena Geraghty, Center for Government Excellence 3. PRESENTATION OF CITY DEBT Noe Hinojosa, Estrada Hinojosa Investment Bankers 4. PRESENTATION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) Rosario Cabello, Financial Services Director 5. PROPOSED BUDGET & GENERAL FUND HIGHLIGHTS Martin Aleman, Budget Director 6. BRIDGE Yvette Limon, Acting Bridge Director 7. HUMAN RESOURCES Monica C. Flores, Human Resources Director, and Randy McGraw, Insurance Consultant 8. PUBLIC WORKS A. Department Presentation John Orfila, Public Works Director B. Street Maintenance Fee Robert Eads, Assistant City Manager 9. UTILITIES Riazul Mia, Utilities Director 10. TRANSIT Claudia San Miguel, Transit Acting General Manager 11. POLICE Claudio Trevino, Jr., Police Chief 12. PARKS & LEISURE SERVICES Celina Rivera, Acting Parks & Leisure Services Director 13. THIRD PARTY FUNDING Diana Fullerton, Non-Profit & Volunteer Coordinator 14. FIRE Steve Landin, Fire Chief 15. TRAFFIC Roberto Murillo, Traffic Director 16. AIRPORT Mario Maldonado, Acting Airport Director 17. LAREDO ENERGY ARENA Xavier Villalon, SMG General Manager 18. FUNDING AND OPERATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENTS (INCLUDING DIVISIONS) of the Mayor and Council, City Manager, Animal Care Services, Budget, Building Development Services, City Attorney, City Secretary, Community Development, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Engineering, Environmental Services, Financial Services, Fleet, Health, Information Services & Telecommunications, Library, Municipal Court, Planning and Zoning, Solid Waste, Tax, and the proposed Economic Development Department, and all other related matters. II. EXECUTIVE SESSION 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, 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). III. ADJOURNMENT
City Council Budget Workshop (Part 3 of 3)
I. STAFF REPORTS Discussion with possible action regarding the proposed fiscal year 2017-2018 annual budget. 1. INTRODUCTION Horacio A. De Leon Jr., City Manager 2. PRESENTATION BY "WHAT WORKS CITIES" Lena Geraghty, Center for Government Excellence 3. PRESENTATION OF CITY DEBT Noe Hinojosa, Estrada Hinojosa Investment Bankers 4. PRESENTATION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) Rosario Cabello, Financial Services Director 5. PROPOSED BUDGET & GENERAL FUND HIGHLIGHTS Martin Aleman, Budget Director 6. BRIDGE Yvette Limon, Acting Bridge Director 7. HUMAN RESOURCES Monica C. Flores, Human Resources Director, and Randy McGraw, Insurance Consultant 8. PUBLIC WORKS A. Department Presentation John Orfila, Public Works Director B. Street Maintenance Fee Robert Eads, Assistant City Manager 9. UTILITIES Riazul Mia, Utilities Director 10. TRANSIT Claudia San Miguel, Transit Acting General Manager 11. POLICE Claudio Trevino, Jr., Police Chief 12. PARKS & LEISURE SERVICES Celina Rivera, Acting Parks & Leisure Services Director 13. THIRD PARTY FUNDING Diana Fullerton, Non-Profit & Volunteer Coordinator 14. FIRE Steve Landin, Fire Chief 15. TRAFFIC Roberto Murillo, Traffic Director 16. AIRPORT Mario Maldonado, Acting Airport Director 17. LAREDO ENERGY ARENA Xavier Villalon, SMG General Manager 18. FUNDING AND OPERATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENTS (INCLUDING DIVISIONS) of the Mayor and Council, City Manager, Animal Care Services, Budget, Building Development Services, City Attorney, City Secretary, Community Development, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Engineering, Environmental Services, Financial Services, Fleet, Health, Information Services & Telecommunications, Library, Municipal Court, Planning and Zoning, Solid Waste, Tax, and the proposed Economic Development Department, and all other related matters. II. EXECUTIVE SESSION 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, 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). III. ADJOURNMENT
Aug 14, 2017 Special City Council/Budget Workshop
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.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 1. Ratifying the City Manager's approval of the amendment to the lease agreement between the City of Laredo and the United States Postal Service for the rental of office space at the Old Federal Courthouse located at 1300 Matamoros to authorize a temporary license agreement providing for the placement of a trailer on the street in front of the building for a period of five (5) months from August 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 due to the emergency abatement, remediation and reconstruction of the Postal Service first floor area. The customary rental rate of $8,000.00 monthly will be suspended to allow for the lease payment of $1.00 during this same period.
RESOLUTIONS 2. 2017-R-88 Authorizing the City Manager to accept the Department of Homeland Security, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant in the amount of $3,276,320.00. The 2016 Safer Grant is for a three (3) year period to hire twenty-four (24) firefighters. The grant performance period is from January 28, 2017 to January 27, 2021. The City is required to contribute a cost match in the amount of $2,036,632.00. Also, further authorizing the City Manager to execute any and all documents related to the same.
City Council Budget Workshop (Part 1 of 3)
I. STAFF REPORTS Discussion with possible action regarding the proposed fiscal year 2017-2018 annual budget. 1. INTRODUCTION Horacio A. De Leon Jr., City Manager 2. PRESENTATION BY "WHAT WORKS CITIES" Lena Geraghty, Center for Government Excellence 3. PRESENTATION OF CITY DEBT Noe Hinojosa, Estrada Hinojosa Investment Bankers 4. PRESENTATION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) Rosario Cabello, Financial Services Director 5. PROPOSED BUDGET & GENERAL FUND HIGHLIGHTS Martin Aleman, Budget Director 6. BRIDGE Yvette Limon, Acting Bridge Director 7. HUMAN RESOURCES Monica C. Flores, Human Resources Director, and Randy McGraw, Insurance Consultant 8. PUBLIC WORKS A. Department Presentation John Orfila, Public Works Director B. Street Maintenance Fee Robert Eads, Assistant City Manager 9. UTILITIES Riazul Mia, Utilities Director 10. TRANSIT Claudia San Miguel, Transit Acting General Manager 11. POLICE Claudio Trevino, Jr., Police Chief 12. PARKS & LEISURE SERVICES Celina Rivera, Acting Parks & Leisure Services Director 13. THIRD PARTY FUNDING Diana Fullerton, Non-Profit & Volunteer Coordinator 14. FIRE Steve Landin, Fire Chief 15. TRAFFIC Roberto Murillo, Traffic Director 16. AIRPORT Mario Maldonado, Acting Airport Director 17. LAREDO ENERGY ARENA Xavier Villalon, SMG General Manager 18. FUNDING AND OPERATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENTS (INCLUDING DIVISIONS) of the Mayor and Council, City Manager, Animal Care Services, Budget, Building Development Services, City Attorney, City Secretary, Community Development, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Engineering, Environmental Services, Financial Services, Fleet, Health, Information Services & Telecommunications, Library, Municipal Court, Planning and Zoning, Solid Waste, Tax, and the proposed Economic Development Department, and all other related matters. II. EXECUTIVE SESSION 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, 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). III. ADJOURNMENT
City Council Budget Workshop (Part 2 of 3)
I. STAFF REPORTS Discussion with possible action regarding the proposed fiscal year 2017-2018 annual budget. 1. INTRODUCTION Horacio A. De Leon Jr., City Manager 2. PRESENTATION BY "WHAT WORKS CITIES" Lena Geraghty, Center for Government Excellence 3. PRESENTATION OF CITY DEBT Noe Hinojosa, Estrada Hinojosa Investment Bankers 4. PRESENTATION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) Rosario Cabello, Financial Services Director 5. PROPOSED BUDGET & GENERAL FUND HIGHLIGHTS Martin Aleman, Budget Director 6. BRIDGE Yvette Limon, Acting Bridge Director 7. HUMAN RESOURCES Monica C. Flores, Human Resources Director, and Randy McGraw, Insurance Consultant 8. PUBLIC WORKS A. Department Presentation John Orfila, Public Works Director B. Street Maintenance Fee Robert Eads, Assistant City Manager 9. UTILITIES Riazul Mia, Utilities Director 10. TRANSIT Claudia San Miguel, Transit Acting General Manager 11. POLICE Claudio Trevino, Jr., Police Chief 12. PARKS & LEISURE SERVICES Celina Rivera, Acting Parks & Leisure Services Director 13. THIRD PARTY FUNDING Diana Fullerton, Non-Profit & Volunteer Coordinator 14. FIRE Steve Landin, Fire Chief 15. TRAFFIC Roberto Murillo, Traffic Director 16. AIRPORT Mario Maldonado, Acting Airport Director 17. LAREDO ENERGY ARENA Xavier Villalon, SMG General Manager 18. FUNDING AND OPERATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENTS (INCLUDING DIVISIONS) of the Mayor and Council, City Manager, Animal Care Services, Budget, Building Development Services, City Attorney, City Secretary, Community Development, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Engineering, Environmental Services, Financial Services, Fleet, Health, Information Services & Telecommunications, Library, Municipal Court, Planning and Zoning, Solid Waste, Tax, and the proposed Economic Development Department, and all other related matters. II. EXECUTIVE SESSION 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, 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). III. ADJOURNMENT
City Council Budget Workshop (Part 3 of 3)
I. STAFF REPORTS Discussion with possible action regarding the proposed fiscal year 2017-2018 annual budget. 1. INTRODUCTION Horacio A. De Leon Jr., City Manager 2. PRESENTATION BY "WHAT WORKS CITIES" Lena Geraghty, Center for Government Excellence 3. PRESENTATION OF CITY DEBT Noe Hinojosa, Estrada Hinojosa Investment Bankers 4. PRESENTATION OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) Rosario Cabello, Financial Services Director 5. PROPOSED BUDGET & GENERAL FUND HIGHLIGHTS Martin Aleman, Budget Director 6. BRIDGE Yvette Limon, Acting Bridge Director 7. HUMAN RESOURCES Monica C. Flores, Human Resources Director, and Randy McGraw, Insurance Consultant 8. PUBLIC WORKS A. Department Presentation John Orfila, Public Works Director B. Street Maintenance Fee Robert Eads, Assistant City Manager 9. UTILITIES Riazul Mia, Utilities Director 10. TRANSIT Claudia San Miguel, Transit Acting General Manager 11. POLICE Claudio Trevino, Jr., Police Chief 12. PARKS & LEISURE SERVICES Celina Rivera, Acting Parks & Leisure Services Director 13. THIRD PARTY FUNDING Diana Fullerton, Non-Profit & Volunteer Coordinator 14. FIRE Steve Landin, Fire Chief 15. TRAFFIC Roberto Murillo, Traffic Director 16. AIRPORT Mario Maldonado, Acting Airport Director 17. LAREDO ENERGY ARENA Xavier Villalon, SMG General Manager 18. FUNDING AND OPERATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENTS (INCLUDING DIVISIONS) of the Mayor and Council, City Manager, Animal Care Services, Budget, Building Development Services, City Attorney, City Secretary, Community Development, Convention & Visitors Bureau, Engineering, Environmental Services, Financial Services, Fleet, Health, Information Services & Telecommunications, Library, Municipal Court, Planning and Zoning, Solid Waste, Tax, and the proposed Economic Development Department, and all other related matters. II. EXECUTIVE SESSION 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, 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). III. ADJOURNMENT