The Mayor will be presenting the following: 1.Recognizing the United States Marshals Service for their participation in Operation Safe Guard and for their commitment to keeping our community safe. (Supplemental Agenda) 2. Recognizing the Harmony Science Academy 4th Grade flag football as City Champs for their 2nd year undefeated Season. 3. Recognizing the Alexander High School Volleyball Team for winning Area Champs. 4. Recognizing Tony Vedia for his collaboration in the 3rd Annual Laredo Big Bad BBQ Cook-Off, that took place November 10-11, 2017 at The Outlet Shoppes Parking Lot. (Supplemental Agenda)
COMMUNICATIONS Recognizing former Mayor Raul Salinas and Mr. Francisco Lopez for their generous donation of four pallets of books to the Laredo Public Library.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD Consideration to enter into an Agreement between Laredo Transit Management Inc. (El Metro) and local College and Graduate School Level entities in the City of Laredo, Texas to provide Student Transportation Services to enrolled students. Fall semester shall run an estimated 78 days; Spring, 87 days and Summer Sessions 1 and 2 at 25 days each. Transportation Services will provide unlimited rides Monday through Sunday while school is in session. Proposed fee Schedule tor fix Route services: Fall Transportation Service Fee $250.00 Spring Transportation Service Fee $ 280.00 Summer Sessions 1 and 2 Service Fee $80.000 Proposed Service Fee represents a 20% discounted typical fix route bus fare expense for a student who uses 4 rides per day. Proposed Fee Schedule for Paratransit (El Lift) Services: Fall Transportation Service Fee $312.00 Spring Transportation Service Fee $ 350.00 Summer Sessions 1 and 2 Service Fee $100.000 Proposed Service Fee represents a 20% discounted typical El Lift fare expense for a student who uses 2 El Lift Plus rides a day.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 19 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), Article XII (Transit System), Divisions 2 and 5, Sections 19-562(C) and 19-601.12, of the Code of Ordinances to add the Student Transportation Service Program Fare Schedule ; providing this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. The proposed fee schedule for fix route services are as follows: Proposed Fee Schedule for Fix Route Services: Fall Transportation Service Fee $250.00 Spring Transportation Service Fee $ 280.00 Summer Sessions 1 and 2 Service Fee $80.000 Proposed fee Schedule for Paratransit (El Lift) services; Fall Transportation Service Fee $312.00 Spring Transportation Service Fee $ 350.00 Summer Sessions 1 and 2 Service Fee $100.000
Update on the shelter operations for the Laredo Animal Care Services Department, with possible action.
Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma Discussion with possible action to modify our City Ordinance to improve compliance with legislative updates and case law in reference to prohibitions and restrictions regarding registered sex offenders and any items incident thereto.
Request by Council Member Roberto Balli 1 . Discussion with possible action to request that the City Manager research an alternative truck route for the Scott Sanchez/railroad truck route crossing and provide for public input, and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion and possible action to retrofit El Metro buses to allow for additional bikes to be stored inside the buses consistent with the latest trend of increased ridership by cyclists and to also have more bike corales installed at the downtown El Metro bus station. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Roberto Balli)
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.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez of Victor Vazquez to the Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing requesting public comments regarding the sale of a property located at 3002 Anna St., identified as all of block number seven hundred twelve (712), in the Western Division of the City of Laredo, recorded in the map records of Webb County. The City is proposing a change of use by selling the property for the established fair market value. The sale proceeds will reimburse the CDBG program income account and will be used for another eligible CDBG activity.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), amending the FY 2017-2018 Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $18,256.00 for a total of $178,721.00 and a cash match of $22,507.00 for a total award amount of $201,228.00, and amending the FY 2017-2018 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Registered Nurse 11, R38 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Tuberculosis Prevention & Control/Federal Program to continue Tuberculosis prevention, clinical care and treatment and surveillance for early detection for the term of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt Discussion and possible action to direct staff to commence the ad campaign regarding the three foot rule for bicycles due to recent incidents of Laredoans getting hit by vehicles. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Charlie San Miguel)
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD Consideration to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between Laredo Transit Management Inc. (El Metro) and Laredo Job Corps Center to establish a Work Based Learning Program. Laredo Job Corps students from the areas of Finances and Business, Hospitality, Facility Maintenance, and Security and Protective Services will be scheduled to assist El Metro administrative staff in performing duties that are in line with their learning curriculum. There will be no financial impact to El Metro.
XV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION 55. Election of the following Officers to replace the vacancies on the Laredo Public Facility Corporation (LPFC): City Secretary Jose A Valdez, J r. as Secretary and Executive Director Martin Aleman as Treasurer. XVI. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
Discussion with possible action to post food inspection reports on the City Website for the Health Department including any other sites as may be appropriate for the purpose of keeping the public informed, and other matters incident thereto.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Supplemental Agenda) 1. Public Hearing on the proposed creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Laredo, Texas, pursuant to section 311.005 (a)(4) of the Texas Tax Code, its benefits to the City, and to the property within this zone, to be located on approximately 1,027.14 acres of land northeast of Loop 20 at its intersection with Winfield Parkway. A SECOND PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS ITEM WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 12, 2017 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 311.003 (C) OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES (Supplemental Agenda) Introduction of an Ordinance designating the Coves at Winfield Development being a +/- 1,027.14 acre area located Northeast of Loop 20 at its intersection with Winfield Parkway in the Northeast area of the City of Laredo and its extraterritorial jurisdiction as a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone; Describing the boundaries of the Zone; Creating a Board of Directors for the Zone; Providing for an effective date and termination date for the Zone; Naming the Zone "Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Laredo, Texas"; Establishing a Tax Increment Fund; and Containing other Provisions related thereto.
STAFF REPORTS (Supplemental Agenda) Discussion with possible action on the recommendation by the City Manager for the position of City Attorney in accordance with the City Charter of the City of Laredo, Article IV, Section 4.02, and any other matters related thereto.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $1,500,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Service (COPS) Program and to add twelve (12) police cadet full time equivalent employee (FTE) positions. The City of Laredo will utilize this funding to hire twelve (12) new police officers for a period of three years. The 2017 Cops Hiring Program (CHP) grant provides a maximum federal share of $125,000.00 per officer position of the approved entry level salaries and fringe benefits of each newly hired and/or rehired full-time sworn career law enforcement officer over the three-year (36-month) grant period. Funding is available under the Special Police Fund - COPS Hiring Program.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Laredo Land Development Code, Article IV, Section 24.63.2, Permitted Land Uses by adding Bail Bonding or Bail Bond Person Services to the Permitted Uses in AE, B-1, CBD, B-3, B-4, M-1, M-2 and MXD Zoning Districts; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the ordinance amendment.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Laredo Land Development Code, Article IV, Section 24.63.2, Permitted Land Uses by adding Loans Personal/ Installment/ (other than banks) Consumer Finance to the Permitted Uses in AE, B-1, CBD, B-3, B-4, M-1, M-2 and MXD Zoning Districts; providing for publication and effective date Staff supports the ordinance amendment.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article VIII, Stopping, Standing or Parking, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo by amending section 19-360, Parking Meters, by adding subsection 19-360(a)(3)(a) Convent and Matamoros parking meter lot hourly rate of three dollars ($3.00) and amending subsections 19-362 (c)(1) and (d), City owned parking lot rates and hours of operation, extending the boundary from Sta. Maria to Main and removing the parking lease rate for downtown employees of forty dollars ($40.00) for parking lots located within the area bounded adjacent to Matamoros on the North, Water on the south, San Bernardo Ave. on the east, and Main Avenue on the west, and to provide for severability, publication and effective date.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 8. An Ordinance Approving the Project and Financing Plan for the City of Laredo Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (Downtown Area); and providing an effective date. 9. Amending Chapter 23, Parks and Leisure Services, Article I, In General, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo to allow the City Manager to waive or reduce park rental fees for facility use of Uni-Trade Stadium as set out in Ordinance 2017-0-135 on a case by case basis when it is deemed in the best interest of the City; containing a savings clause; containing a severability clause; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; and providing an effective date
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 10. 2017-0-165 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 3.8957 acres, (further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A"), located north of Bianka Lane, and east of South Ejide Avenue, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-1 B (Single Family High Density District); providing for publication and efective date. ZC-07-2018 District I 11. 2017-0-166 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 1.0749 Acres (described by Metes and Bounds in attached Exhibit A), located North of Bianka Lane, and East of South Ejide Avenue, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-1 (Limited Business District); providing for publication and efective date. ZC-08-2018 District I 13. 2017-0-168 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 19.882 acres, (described by Metes and Bounds in attached Exhibit "A"), located north of International Blvd., northwest of Springfield Ave., from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-11-2018 District VI 14. 2017-0-169 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning all Block 1062 Western Division, located at 4302 West San Francisco Ave., from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-12-2018 District VIII 15. 2017-O-170Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the south 46 of Lot 8 and the south 46 of the west 23 of Lot 7, Block 1168, Eastern Division, located at 2002 Napoleon St., from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District). ZC-01-2018 District Ill 16. 2017-0-171 Aending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 7, Block 647, Eastern Division, located at 1120 E. Lyon St., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-2 (Multi Family Residential District). ZC-03-2018 District IV 17. 2017-O-172 Aending the Zoning Ordinance (ap) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 1. 7197 Acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located north of Aguanieve Dr. and west of Cuatro Vientos Rd., from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-3 (Community Business District). ZC-09-2018 District 19. 2017-0-174 Aending the Zoning Ordinance (ap) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lots 7 through 10, Block 1372, Eastern Division, located at 2419 E. Saunders St., Suite 101. ZC-02-2018 District IV 20. 2017-0-175 Final Reading of Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of one (1) tract of land totaling 53.53 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 1 ( Mario Palos Gara Tract), located east of F.M 1472 and south of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code and approving M-1 zoning on said tract. 21. 2017-0-176 Final Reading of Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of one (1) tract of land totaling 35.84 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 2 (501 tmperja! Parners LP, I, located east of FM 1472 (Mines Rd.) and south of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code and approving M-1 zoning on said tract. 22. 2017-0-177 Authorizing the City anager to approve a sublease of the leased premises approved by Ordinance No. 2011-0-030 between the City of Laredo as LESSOR and 4G Investments, LLC as LESSEE, for approximately 11,550 sq. f. of warehouse, ofice and storage space located at 4605 Maher Ave, Suite A and known as Lot No. 1-B-1A, Block 1 of the Laredo International Airport Subdivision Plat to AGR, LLC as SUB-LESSEE, said lease provides for right to sublease subject to City approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in efect; providing for an effective date. 27. 2017-0-182 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Government Lease for Real Property number HSBP-7116-L-DA0744 at no cost for use of approximately 9,995 square feet of space located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop in the Laredo International Airport Passenger terminal to be used by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for Federal Inspection Services (FIS) space for processing of Comercial International flights, passengers, luggage and cargo. Lease term is for one (1) year efective November 1, 2017 through October 31, 2018 with 19 automatic extensions of one (1) year each until October 31, 2037; providing for an effective date. 28. 2017-0-183 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Government Lease for Real Property number HSBP-7115-L-DA0526 at no cost for use of approximately 4,145 square feet of office space located at 4719 Maher Avenue General Aviation Facility in the Laredo International Airport to be used by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for Federal Inspection Services (FIS) space for processing of General Aviation baggage, passengers, and air cargo. Lease term is for one (1) year effective November 1, 2017 through October 31, 2018 with 19 automatic extensions of one (1) year each until October 31, 2037; providing for an efective date. 29. 2017-0-184 Authorizing the City anager to execute a lease with the Depart ent of Public Safety "DPS", for approximately 6,494 sq. f. of space known as Building the Laredo International Airport. Lease term commencing on December 1, 2017, 1338 for hangar, office, storage, and parking areas located at 4015 North Jarvis in and ending on June 30, 2019 and may be renewed up to 3 times for a period of 12 months each. Initial rent shall be $3,600.00 per
2017-0-167 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Restaurant Serving Alcohol, on Lot 1, Block 1, North ridge Commercial Plat, located at 8511 McPherson Rd. Suites 106 & 107; providing for publication and efective date. ZC-04-2018 District VI
2017-0-173 Aending the Zoning Ordinance (ap) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the South 2/3 of Lot 1, Block 1056, Western Division, located at 4202 San Agustin Ave., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District). ZC-10-2018 District VII
23. 2017-0-178 Authorizing the City anager to execute a lease beeen the City of Laredo Airport Fund, as Lessor, and the City of Laredo General Fund Animal Care Services Division, as Lessee, for the approximately 5.8529 acre tract of land on Block 2 located at 5202 Maher Avenue in the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for forty (40) years commencing on October 1, 2017, and ending on September 30, 2057. Initial rent shall be $7,648.58 per month and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index and further adjusted by Fair Market Value Appraisals every 5th year anniversary; providing for an effective date. Funding for the rental fee is available in the General Fund - Animal Care Services Division. 24. 2017-0-179 Authorizing the City anager to execute a lease between the City of Laredo Airport Fund, as Lessor, and the City of Laredo General Fund Parks & Leisure Department, as Lessee, for the approximately 21.32 acre tracts of land located on various premises at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for forty (40) years commencing on October 1, 2017, and ending on September 30, 2057. Initial rent shall be $27,860.92 per month and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index and further adjusted by Fair Market Value Appraisals every 5th year anniversary; providing for an efective date. 25. 2017-0-180 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease between the City of Laredo Airport Fund, as Lessor, and the City of Laredo General Fund Fire Department, as Lessee, for the approximately 1.9307 acre tract of land out of Block 1 located at 4903 Maher Avenue in the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for forty (40) years commencing on October 1, 2017, and ending on September 30, 2057. Initial rent shall be $14,120.00 per month and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consu er Price Index and further adjusted by Fair Market Value Appraisals every 5th year anniversary; providing for an efective date. 26. 2017-0-181 Authorizing the City anager to execute a lease beeen the City of Laredo Airport Fund, as Lessor, and the City of Laredo Fleet Fund, as Lessee, for the approximately 1.5403 acre tract of land located on Block 2 at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for forty (40) years commencing on October 1, 2017, and ending on September 30, 2057. Initial rent shall be $1,871.76 per month and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index and further adjusted by Fair Market Value Appraisals every 5th year anniversary; providing for an efective date.
All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member. XI (a) RESOLUTIONS 30. 2017-R-136 Authorizing the City anager to accept and execute a contract fro the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $300,600.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Departments HIV Prevention Program to provide prevention and educational services for the term period from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. 31. 2017-R-138 A Resolution of the City of Laredo, Texas, suspending the effective date of CenterPoint Energy Entex and CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas South Texas Division requested rate change to permit the city time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates; approving cooperation with other cities in the CenterPoint South Texas service area; hiring legal and consulting services to negotiate with the company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals; authorizing intervention in GUD No. 10669 at the Railroad Commission; authorizing legal representation; requiring reimbursement of cities rate case expenses; finding that the meeting at which this resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this resolution to the company and legal counsel. 32. 2017-R-139 Authorizing the City Manager to sign a water rights sales agreement between the City of Laredo and Jesus Enrique Briones and wife, Rebecca Nelda Briones and La Copa Ranch, LTD in which the City is agreeing to purchase the right to divert and use 50 acre feet per annum of Class "B" Irrigation water rights to the Rio Grande river at a purchase price $1,200 per A/F for a total price of $60,000.00. Further authorizing the City Manager to sign and file necessary application(s) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on behalf of the City requesting that said water rights be severed from Certificates of adjudication no. 23-2774 as amended, of the seller and combined with Certificate of Adjudication no. 23-3997, as amended, of the city and that the point of diversion, purpose and place of use of said water rights be changed as required by the City. Funding is available in the Utilities Water Availability fund. XI (b) MOTIONS 35. Authorizing the City anager to enter into ultiple contracts and award 2017 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program Funds made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the total amounts of: Complex Shelter Operations, provision of Essential Services, Street Outreach 1. $206,092.00 to Bethany House of Laredo, Inc., for Bethany House Shelter Services, Homelessness Prevention Assistance, Rapid Re-Housing Assistance, and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). 2. $40,000.00 to Casa De Misericordia (CASA) for operation of their shelter. 3. $39,553.00 to The Salvation Army for Emergency Shelter Operations, Rapid Re-Housing Assistance, and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). 36. Consideration for approval of A end ent No. 7, an increase of $23,920.00 to the professional services contract with Puig Engineering, Laredo, Texas, Laredo Division of Civil Engineering Consultants for the West Laredo Corridor - Flecha Lane/Las Cruces International Re-alignment Project, to update to TxDot 2014 Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges. We received a letter of approval from TxDot on November 15, 2017, to proceed with the amendment. Current engineering contract amount with this amendment is $574,070.00. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund-West Laredo Corridor - Phase II. 37. Consideration for approval of the Parks and Leisure Depart ent Roof Replace ent Project as complete, release of retainage, and approval of final payment in the amount of $30,575.23 to ABBA Construction, LLC., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $373,005.34. Funding is available in the 2015 and 2016 CO Issues. 38. Consideration for approval of the International Boulevard at San Isidro Parkway - Roundabout Project as complete, approval of Change Order No. 1, an increase of twenty (20) calendar days to the construction contract time, release of retainage, $14,509.75 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place and to add and approval of final payment in the amount of $26,412.85 to ALC Construction, Inc., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $264,128.50. Funding is available in the 2015 CO. 39. Authorizing the City Manager to grant a public fireworks display per it for the City of Laredo at the Outlet Shoppes located at 1600 Water St. It will take place on the evening of December 31, 2017. The technicians for the display will be Magic in the Sky. Funding is available in the Parks & Leisure Services Department in General Fund. 40. Authorizing the City anager to grant a public fireworks per it for City of Laredo at evening of December 9, 2017. The technicians for the display will be Magic in the North Central Park located at 10202 International Blvd. It will take place on the Sky. 41 . Consideration to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with Texas A&M International University for the purpose of implementing the following programs: Undergraduate Internship Program, Masters of Public Administration (MPA) Internship Program, Criminal Justice Internship Partnering Program, and the Management Fellowship Program. 42. Authorizing the City anager to enter into a Professional Planning Service Agreement, with Halff Associates, Inc. to provide planning services for the City and to provide an updated park and open space master plan; and authorizing a lump sum contract fee basis schedule totaling $135,000.00. The Plan will guide the growth and enhancement of the City's parks and recreational assets and open spaces in a manner that addresses current community needs and anticipated public recreation trends over the next ten (10) years. Funding is available in the 2016 and 2017 CO. 43. otion to grant a public right-of-way (ease ent) across City property (being described in deeds Vol. 29335, pgs. 234-240 and Vol. 2935, pgs. 241-245 O.P.R.W.C.T. and as shown on Allen Woods Subdivision Plat) and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Allen Woods Subdivision Plat thereby dedicating said public right-of-way which provides additional public and safety access to the Allen Woods Subdivision and Stone Creek Subdivisions. 44. Consideration to award annual service/supply contract FY18-006 to the sole bidder JAH-CON lnstruementation, Temple, Texas, in an amount up to $110,000.00 to provide services in the maintenance of all the wastewater's treatment plants SCADA monitoring and electrical controls under preventative maintenance and emergency response objectives. Pricing is based on a flat hourly rate for management/professional, technician, system integrator, and CAD draftsmen. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract ay be extended for two, additional one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement. Funding is available in the Wastewater Operations Fund. 45. Consideration to award annual supply/service contract FY18-010 to the following bidders: 1. Cervantes Truck Center, Laredo, TX, in an amount up to $ 125,000.00 (service only); and 2. Rotex Truck Center, Laredo, TX in an amount up to $ 100,000.00 (parts & service); and for the purchase of original equip ent anufacturer (OEM) truck parts and service for the City's medium and heavy duty trucks. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract may be extended for two additional one year periods upon mutual agreement. All parts Fleet Maintenance budget. and services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the 46. Consideration to award contract FY18-009 for the purchase of trash containers and accessories to the low bidder Shaefer International Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, in an amount up to $280,000.00. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution; contract may be extended for two, additional one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement. All trash containers Solid Waste Services Department Fund. and accessories will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the 47. Consideration to select the top ranked engineering consulting firm, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., to negotiate a contract for the City-Wide Traffic Synchronization project. Funding is available in the Capital Grants Fund - Traffic Synchronization Grant. 48. Authorizing the City Manager to approve Amendment #1, to the professional engineering consultant services contract with LNV, Inc. Laredo, Texas for the Texas Pollutant Elimination System (TPDES) Permit renewal with minor changes for the Unitec Wastewater Treatment Plant with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in the amount of $29,500.00. The revised contract amount, including this Amendment #1 is $169,500.00. Funding is available in the Sewer Construction Fund.
MOTIONS Consideration to dissolve the Old Mercy Ad Hoc Committee established by motion on April 17, 2017 whose purpose was to identify the best uses for the forer Mercy Hospital in consideration with the immediate and future needs of the community. These issues are now under the jurisdiction of the 111th District Court in Cause Number 2017CVK002349D2, as the nature of the existing code violations on the property were determined to constitute an imminent threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the general public necessitating legal intervention.
34. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Honeywell Energy Services Group to perform and deliver a preliminary analysis at no cost to the City of Laredo for the evaluation of facilities to find areas of opportunity for optimizing energy and operational expenses as well as the impact on cash flows and budgets within these categories. This analysis will be based upon the following objectives including Energy Conservation, Interior and Exterior Lighting, Water Conservation and Building Automation/Energy Management Systems. This preliminary analysis will have no financial impact.
STAFF REPORTS Discussion with possible action on ongoing audits and/or irregularities identified by the Internal Auditor including the potential assignment of other and/or additional auditing duties; and any other matters incident thereto.
50. Staff Report by Jose A. Valdez Jr., City Secretary on the City Council Regular Meeting Attendance XVII. ADJOURN
Dec 04, 2017 City Council
The Mayor will be presenting the following: 1.Recognizing the United States Marshals Service for their participation in Operation Safe Guard and for their commitment to keeping our community safe. (Supplemental Agenda) 2. Recognizing the Harmony Science Academy 4th Grade flag football as City Champs for their 2nd year undefeated Season. 3. Recognizing the Alexander High School Volleyball Team for winning Area Champs. 4. Recognizing Tony Vedia for his collaboration in the 3rd Annual Laredo Big Bad BBQ Cook-Off, that took place November 10-11, 2017 at The Outlet Shoppes Parking Lot. (Supplemental Agenda)
COMMUNICATIONS Recognizing former Mayor Raul Salinas and Mr. Francisco Lopez for their generous donation of four pallets of books to the Laredo Public Library.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD Consideration to enter into an Agreement between Laredo Transit Management Inc. (El Metro) and local College and Graduate School Level entities in the City of Laredo, Texas to provide Student Transportation Services to enrolled students. Fall semester shall run an estimated 78 days; Spring, 87 days and Summer Sessions 1 and 2 at 25 days each. Transportation Services will provide unlimited rides Monday through Sunday while school is in session. Proposed fee Schedule tor fix Route services: Fall Transportation Service Fee $250.00 Spring Transportation Service Fee $ 280.00 Summer Sessions 1 and 2 Service Fee $80.000 Proposed Service Fee represents a 20% discounted typical fix route bus fare expense for a student who uses 4 rides per day. Proposed Fee Schedule for Paratransit (El Lift) Services: Fall Transportation Service Fee $312.00 Spring Transportation Service Fee $ 350.00 Summer Sessions 1 and 2 Service Fee $100.000 Proposed Service Fee represents a 20% discounted typical El Lift fare expense for a student who uses 2 El Lift Plus rides a day.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 19 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), Article XII (Transit System), Divisions 2 and 5, Sections 19-562(C) and 19-601.12, of the Code of Ordinances to add the Student Transportation Service Program Fare Schedule ; providing this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. The proposed fee schedule for fix route services are as follows: Proposed Fee Schedule for Fix Route Services: Fall Transportation Service Fee $250.00 Spring Transportation Service Fee $ 280.00 Summer Sessions 1 and 2 Service Fee $80.000 Proposed fee Schedule for Paratransit (El Lift) services; Fall Transportation Service Fee $312.00 Spring Transportation Service Fee $ 350.00 Summer Sessions 1 and 2 Service Fee $100.000
Update on the shelter operations for the Laredo Animal Care Services Department, with possible action.
Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma Discussion with possible action to modify our City Ordinance to improve compliance with legislative updates and case law in reference to prohibitions and restrictions regarding registered sex offenders and any items incident thereto.
Request by Council Member Roberto Balli 1 . Discussion with possible action to request that the City Manager research an alternative truck route for the Scott Sanchez/railroad truck route crossing and provide for public input, and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion and possible action to retrofit El Metro buses to allow for additional bikes to be stored inside the buses consistent with the latest trend of increased ridership by cyclists and to also have more bike corales installed at the downtown El Metro bus station. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Roberto Balli)
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.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez of Victor Vazquez to the Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing requesting public comments regarding the sale of a property located at 3002 Anna St., identified as all of block number seven hundred twelve (712), in the Western Division of the City of Laredo, recorded in the map records of Webb County. The City is proposing a change of use by selling the property for the established fair market value. The sale proceeds will reimburse the CDBG program income account and will be used for another eligible CDBG activity.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), amending the FY 2017-2018 Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $18,256.00 for a total of $178,721.00 and a cash match of $22,507.00 for a total award amount of $201,228.00, and amending the FY 2017-2018 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Registered Nurse 11, R38 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Tuberculosis Prevention & Control/Federal Program to continue Tuberculosis prevention, clinical care and treatment and surveillance for early detection for the term of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt Discussion and possible action to direct staff to commence the ad campaign regarding the three foot rule for bicycles due to recent incidents of Laredoans getting hit by vehicles. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Charlie San Miguel)
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD Consideration to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between Laredo Transit Management Inc. (El Metro) and Laredo Job Corps Center to establish a Work Based Learning Program. Laredo Job Corps students from the areas of Finances and Business, Hospitality, Facility Maintenance, and Security and Protective Services will be scheduled to assist El Metro administrative staff in performing duties that are in line with their learning curriculum. There will be no financial impact to El Metro.
XV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION 55. Election of the following Officers to replace the vacancies on the Laredo Public Facility Corporation (LPFC): City Secretary Jose A Valdez, J r. as Secretary and Executive Director Martin Aleman as Treasurer. XVI. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO PUBLIC FACILITY CORPORATION AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
Discussion with possible action to post food inspection reports on the City Website for the Health Department including any other sites as may be appropriate for the purpose of keeping the public informed, and other matters incident thereto.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Supplemental Agenda) 1. Public Hearing on the proposed creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Laredo, Texas, pursuant to section 311.005 (a)(4) of the Texas Tax Code, its benefits to the City, and to the property within this zone, to be located on approximately 1,027.14 acres of land northeast of Loop 20 at its intersection with Winfield Parkway. A SECOND PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS ITEM WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 12, 2017 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 311.003 (C) OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES (Supplemental Agenda) Introduction of an Ordinance designating the Coves at Winfield Development being a +/- 1,027.14 acre area located Northeast of Loop 20 at its intersection with Winfield Parkway in the Northeast area of the City of Laredo and its extraterritorial jurisdiction as a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone; Describing the boundaries of the Zone; Creating a Board of Directors for the Zone; Providing for an effective date and termination date for the Zone; Naming the Zone "Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City of Laredo, Texas"; Establishing a Tax Increment Fund; and Containing other Provisions related thereto.
STAFF REPORTS (Supplemental Agenda) Discussion with possible action on the recommendation by the City Manager for the position of City Attorney in accordance with the City Charter of the City of Laredo, Article IV, Section 4.02, and any other matters related thereto.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $1,500,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Service (COPS) Program and to add twelve (12) police cadet full time equivalent employee (FTE) positions. The City of Laredo will utilize this funding to hire twelve (12) new police officers for a period of three years. The 2017 Cops Hiring Program (CHP) grant provides a maximum federal share of $125,000.00 per officer position of the approved entry level salaries and fringe benefits of each newly hired and/or rehired full-time sworn career law enforcement officer over the three-year (36-month) grant period. Funding is available under the Special Police Fund - COPS Hiring Program.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Laredo Land Development Code, Article IV, Section 24.63.2, Permitted Land Uses by adding Bail Bonding or Bail Bond Person Services to the Permitted Uses in AE, B-1, CBD, B-3, B-4, M-1, M-2 and MXD Zoning Districts; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the ordinance amendment.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Laredo Land Development Code, Article IV, Section 24.63.2, Permitted Land Uses by adding Loans Personal/ Installment/ (other than banks) Consumer Finance to the Permitted Uses in AE, B-1, CBD, B-3, B-4, M-1, M-2 and MXD Zoning Districts; providing for publication and effective date Staff supports the ordinance amendment.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article VIII, Stopping, Standing or Parking, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo by amending section 19-360, Parking Meters, by adding subsection 19-360(a)(3)(a) Convent and Matamoros parking meter lot hourly rate of three dollars ($3.00) and amending subsections 19-362 (c)(1) and (d), City owned parking lot rates and hours of operation, extending the boundary from Sta. Maria to Main and removing the parking lease rate for downtown employees of forty dollars ($40.00) for parking lots located within the area bounded adjacent to Matamoros on the North, Water on the south, San Bernardo Ave. on the east, and Main Avenue on the west, and to provide for severability, publication and effective date.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 8. An Ordinance Approving the Project and Financing Plan for the City of Laredo Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (Downtown Area); and providing an effective date. 9. Amending Chapter 23, Parks and Leisure Services, Article I, In General, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo to allow the City Manager to waive or reduce park rental fees for facility use of Uni-Trade Stadium as set out in Ordinance 2017-0-135 on a case by case basis when it is deemed in the best interest of the City; containing a savings clause; containing a severability clause; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; and providing an effective date
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 10. 2017-0-165 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 3.8957 acres, (further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A"), located north of Bianka Lane, and east of South Ejide Avenue, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-1 B (Single Family High Density District); providing for publication and efective date. ZC-07-2018 District I 11. 2017-0-166 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 1.0749 Acres (described by Metes and Bounds in attached Exhibit A), located North of Bianka Lane, and East of South Ejide Avenue, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-1 (Limited Business District); providing for publication and efective date. ZC-08-2018 District I 13. 2017-0-168 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 19.882 acres, (described by Metes and Bounds in attached Exhibit "A"), located north of International Blvd., northwest of Springfield Ave., from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-11-2018 District VI 14. 2017-0-169 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning all Block 1062 Western Division, located at 4302 West San Francisco Ave., from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-12-2018 District VIII 15. 2017-O-170Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the south 46 of Lot 8 and the south 46 of the west 23 of Lot 7, Block 1168, Eastern Division, located at 2002 Napoleon St., from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District). ZC-01-2018 District Ill 16. 2017-0-171 Aending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 7, Block 647, Eastern Division, located at 1120 E. Lyon St., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-2 (Multi Family Residential District). ZC-03-2018 District IV 17. 2017-O-172 Aending the Zoning Ordinance (ap) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 1. 7197 Acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located north of Aguanieve Dr. and west of Cuatro Vientos Rd., from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-3 (Community Business District). ZC-09-2018 District 19. 2017-0-174 Aending the Zoning Ordinance (ap) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lots 7 through 10, Block 1372, Eastern Division, located at 2419 E. Saunders St., Suite 101. ZC-02-2018 District IV 20. 2017-0-175 Final Reading of Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of one (1) tract of land totaling 53.53 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 1 ( Mario Palos Gara Tract), located east of F.M 1472 and south of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code and approving M-1 zoning on said tract. 21. 2017-0-176 Final Reading of Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of one (1) tract of land totaling 35.84 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 2 (501 tmperja! Parners LP, I, located east of FM 1472 (Mines Rd.) and south of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code and approving M-1 zoning on said tract. 22. 2017-0-177 Authorizing the City anager to approve a sublease of the leased premises approved by Ordinance No. 2011-0-030 between the City of Laredo as LESSOR and 4G Investments, LLC as LESSEE, for approximately 11,550 sq. f. of warehouse, ofice and storage space located at 4605 Maher Ave, Suite A and known as Lot No. 1-B-1A, Block 1 of the Laredo International Airport Subdivision Plat to AGR, LLC as SUB-LESSEE, said lease provides for right to sublease subject to City approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in efect; providing for an effective date. 27. 2017-0-182 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Government Lease for Real Property number HSBP-7116-L-DA0744 at no cost for use of approximately 9,995 square feet of space located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop in the Laredo International Airport Passenger terminal to be used by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for Federal Inspection Services (FIS) space for processing of Comercial International flights, passengers, luggage and cargo. Lease term is for one (1) year efective November 1, 2017 through October 31, 2018 with 19 automatic extensions of one (1) year each until October 31, 2037; providing for an effective date. 28. 2017-0-183 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Government Lease for Real Property number HSBP-7115-L-DA0526 at no cost for use of approximately 4,145 square feet of office space located at 4719 Maher Avenue General Aviation Facility in the Laredo International Airport to be used by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for Federal Inspection Services (FIS) space for processing of General Aviation baggage, passengers, and air cargo. Lease term is for one (1) year effective November 1, 2017 through October 31, 2018 with 19 automatic extensions of one (1) year each until October 31, 2037; providing for an efective date. 29. 2017-0-184 Authorizing the City anager to execute a lease with the Depart ent of Public Safety "DPS", for approximately 6,494 sq. f. of space known as Building the Laredo International Airport. Lease term commencing on December 1, 2017, 1338 for hangar, office, storage, and parking areas located at 4015 North Jarvis in and ending on June 30, 2019 and may be renewed up to 3 times for a period of 12 months each. Initial rent shall be $3,600.00 per
2017-0-167 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Restaurant Serving Alcohol, on Lot 1, Block 1, North ridge Commercial Plat, located at 8511 McPherson Rd. Suites 106 & 107; providing for publication and efective date. ZC-04-2018 District VI
2017-0-173 Aending the Zoning Ordinance (ap) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the South 2/3 of Lot 1, Block 1056, Western Division, located at 4202 San Agustin Ave., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District). ZC-10-2018 District VII
23. 2017-0-178 Authorizing the City anager to execute a lease beeen the City of Laredo Airport Fund, as Lessor, and the City of Laredo General Fund Animal Care Services Division, as Lessee, for the approximately 5.8529 acre tract of land on Block 2 located at 5202 Maher Avenue in the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for forty (40) years commencing on October 1, 2017, and ending on September 30, 2057. Initial rent shall be $7,648.58 per month and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index and further adjusted by Fair Market Value Appraisals every 5th year anniversary; providing for an effective date. Funding for the rental fee is available in the General Fund - Animal Care Services Division. 24. 2017-0-179 Authorizing the City anager to execute a lease between the City of Laredo Airport Fund, as Lessor, and the City of Laredo General Fund Parks & Leisure Department, as Lessee, for the approximately 21.32 acre tracts of land located on various premises at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for forty (40) years commencing on October 1, 2017, and ending on September 30, 2057. Initial rent shall be $27,860.92 per month and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index and further adjusted by Fair Market Value Appraisals every 5th year anniversary; providing for an efective date. 25. 2017-0-180 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease between the City of Laredo Airport Fund, as Lessor, and the City of Laredo General Fund Fire Department, as Lessee, for the approximately 1.9307 acre tract of land out of Block 1 located at 4903 Maher Avenue in the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for forty (40) years commencing on October 1, 2017, and ending on September 30, 2057. Initial rent shall be $14,120.00 per month and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consu er Price Index and further adjusted by Fair Market Value Appraisals every 5th year anniversary; providing for an efective date. 26. 2017-0-181 Authorizing the City anager to execute a lease beeen the City of Laredo Airport Fund, as Lessor, and the City of Laredo Fleet Fund, as Lessee, for the approximately 1.5403 acre tract of land located on Block 2 at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for forty (40) years commencing on October 1, 2017, and ending on September 30, 2057. Initial rent shall be $1,871.76 per month and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index and further adjusted by Fair Market Value Appraisals every 5th year anniversary; providing for an efective date.
All of the following items may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Council Member. XI (a) RESOLUTIONS 30. 2017-R-136 Authorizing the City anager to accept and execute a contract fro the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $300,600.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Departments HIV Prevention Program to provide prevention and educational services for the term period from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018. 31. 2017-R-138 A Resolution of the City of Laredo, Texas, suspending the effective date of CenterPoint Energy Entex and CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas South Texas Division requested rate change to permit the city time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates; approving cooperation with other cities in the CenterPoint South Texas service area; hiring legal and consulting services to negotiate with the company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals; authorizing intervention in GUD No. 10669 at the Railroad Commission; authorizing legal representation; requiring reimbursement of cities rate case expenses; finding that the meeting at which this resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this resolution to the company and legal counsel. 32. 2017-R-139 Authorizing the City Manager to sign a water rights sales agreement between the City of Laredo and Jesus Enrique Briones and wife, Rebecca Nelda Briones and La Copa Ranch, LTD in which the City is agreeing to purchase the right to divert and use 50 acre feet per annum of Class "B" Irrigation water rights to the Rio Grande river at a purchase price $1,200 per A/F for a total price of $60,000.00. Further authorizing the City Manager to sign and file necessary application(s) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on behalf of the City requesting that said water rights be severed from Certificates of adjudication no. 23-2774 as amended, of the seller and combined with Certificate of Adjudication no. 23-3997, as amended, of the city and that the point of diversion, purpose and place of use of said water rights be changed as required by the City. Funding is available in the Utilities Water Availability fund. XI (b) MOTIONS 35. Authorizing the City anager to enter into ultiple contracts and award 2017 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program Funds made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the total amounts of: Complex Shelter Operations, provision of Essential Services, Street Outreach 1. $206,092.00 to Bethany House of Laredo, Inc., for Bethany House Shelter Services, Homelessness Prevention Assistance, Rapid Re-Housing Assistance, and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). 2. $40,000.00 to Casa De Misericordia (CASA) for operation of their shelter. 3. $39,553.00 to The Salvation Army for Emergency Shelter Operations, Rapid Re-Housing Assistance, and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). 36. Consideration for approval of A end ent No. 7, an increase of $23,920.00 to the professional services contract with Puig Engineering, Laredo, Texas, Laredo Division of Civil Engineering Consultants for the West Laredo Corridor - Flecha Lane/Las Cruces International Re-alignment Project, to update to TxDot 2014 Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges. We received a letter of approval from TxDot on November 15, 2017, to proceed with the amendment. Current engineering contract amount with this amendment is $574,070.00. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund-West Laredo Corridor - Phase II. 37. Consideration for approval of the Parks and Leisure Depart ent Roof Replace ent Project as complete, release of retainage, and approval of final payment in the amount of $30,575.23 to ABBA Construction, LLC., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $373,005.34. Funding is available in the 2015 and 2016 CO Issues. 38. Consideration for approval of the International Boulevard at San Isidro Parkway - Roundabout Project as complete, approval of Change Order No. 1, an increase of twenty (20) calendar days to the construction contract time, release of retainage, $14,509.75 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place and to add and approval of final payment in the amount of $26,412.85 to ALC Construction, Inc., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $264,128.50. Funding is available in the 2015 CO. 39. Authorizing the City Manager to grant a public fireworks display per it for the City of Laredo at the Outlet Shoppes located at 1600 Water St. It will take place on the evening of December 31, 2017. The technicians for the display will be Magic in the Sky. Funding is available in the Parks & Leisure Services Department in General Fund. 40. Authorizing the City anager to grant a public fireworks per it for City of Laredo at evening of December 9, 2017. The technicians for the display will be Magic in the North Central Park located at 10202 International Blvd. It will take place on the Sky. 41 . Consideration to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with Texas A&M International University for the purpose of implementing the following programs: Undergraduate Internship Program, Masters of Public Administration (MPA) Internship Program, Criminal Justice Internship Partnering Program, and the Management Fellowship Program. 42. Authorizing the City anager to enter into a Professional Planning Service Agreement, with Halff Associates, Inc. to provide planning services for the City and to provide an updated park and open space master plan; and authorizing a lump sum contract fee basis schedule totaling $135,000.00. The Plan will guide the growth and enhancement of the City's parks and recreational assets and open spaces in a manner that addresses current community needs and anticipated public recreation trends over the next ten (10) years. Funding is available in the 2016 and 2017 CO. 43. otion to grant a public right-of-way (ease ent) across City property (being described in deeds Vol. 29335, pgs. 234-240 and Vol. 2935, pgs. 241-245 O.P.R.W.C.T. and as shown on Allen Woods Subdivision Plat) and authorizing the City Manager to sign the Allen Woods Subdivision Plat thereby dedicating said public right-of-way which provides additional public and safety access to the Allen Woods Subdivision and Stone Creek Subdivisions. 44. Consideration to award annual service/supply contract FY18-006 to the sole bidder JAH-CON lnstruementation, Temple, Texas, in an amount up to $110,000.00 to provide services in the maintenance of all the wastewater's treatment plants SCADA monitoring and electrical controls under preventative maintenance and emergency response objectives. Pricing is based on a flat hourly rate for management/professional, technician, system integrator, and CAD draftsmen. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract ay be extended for two, additional one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement. Funding is available in the Wastewater Operations Fund. 45. Consideration to award annual supply/service contract FY18-010 to the following bidders: 1. Cervantes Truck Center, Laredo, TX, in an amount up to $ 125,000.00 (service only); and 2. Rotex Truck Center, Laredo, TX in an amount up to $ 100,000.00 (parts & service); and for the purchase of original equip ent anufacturer (OEM) truck parts and service for the City's medium and heavy duty trucks. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract may be extended for two additional one year periods upon mutual agreement. All parts Fleet Maintenance budget. and services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the 46. Consideration to award contract FY18-009 for the purchase of trash containers and accessories to the low bidder Shaefer International Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, in an amount up to $280,000.00. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution; contract may be extended for two, additional one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement. All trash containers Solid Waste Services Department Fund. and accessories will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the 47. Consideration to select the top ranked engineering consulting firm, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., to negotiate a contract for the City-Wide Traffic Synchronization project. Funding is available in the Capital Grants Fund - Traffic Synchronization Grant. 48. Authorizing the City Manager to approve Amendment #1, to the professional engineering consultant services contract with LNV, Inc. Laredo, Texas for the Texas Pollutant Elimination System (TPDES) Permit renewal with minor changes for the Unitec Wastewater Treatment Plant with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in the amount of $29,500.00. The revised contract amount, including this Amendment #1 is $169,500.00. Funding is available in the Sewer Construction Fund.
MOTIONS Consideration to dissolve the Old Mercy Ad Hoc Committee established by motion on April 17, 2017 whose purpose was to identify the best uses for the forer Mercy Hospital in consideration with the immediate and future needs of the community. These issues are now under the jurisdiction of the 111th District Court in Cause Number 2017CVK002349D2, as the nature of the existing code violations on the property were determined to constitute an imminent threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the general public necessitating legal intervention.
34. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Honeywell Energy Services Group to perform and deliver a preliminary analysis at no cost to the City of Laredo for the evaluation of facilities to find areas of opportunity for optimizing energy and operational expenses as well as the impact on cash flows and budgets within these categories. This analysis will be based upon the following objectives including Energy Conservation, Interior and Exterior Lighting, Water Conservation and Building Automation/Energy Management Systems. This preliminary analysis will have no financial impact.
STAFF REPORTS Discussion with possible action on ongoing audits and/or irregularities identified by the Internal Auditor including the potential assignment of other and/or additional auditing duties; and any other matters incident thereto.
50. Staff Report by Jose A. Valdez Jr., City Secretary on the City Council Regular Meeting Attendance XVII. ADJOURN