Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 12:15 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,
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. THIS PUBLIC HEARING IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 311.003 (C) OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE.
2017-0-185 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. (AS AMENDED)
2017-R-140 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a Memorandum of Understanding, attached hereto as Exhibit A, between the City of Laredo and the Laredo Fire Fighters Association, Local 872 for the purposes of implementing a pilot program pertaining to revisions to parts of Article 22, Annual Leave (Vacation), and Article 23, Sick Leave of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Discussion with possible action regarding the City of Laredo Municipal Water Park RFP FY17-063, and any other matter incident thereto.
Item X Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez
1. Invitation to Christmas celebration at Slaughter park. A night full of holiday fun for the whole family. Experience the snow slide, lighted Train tunnels and decorated trails while you enjoy a variety of tasty Christmas treats and music. Join us for this spectacular event December 18, 2017.
Item X Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.
1. Discussion with possible action to add speed humps on the 2200 block of Reynolds, and any other matters incident thereto. 2. Discussion with possible action to request a sidewalk analysis on Lyon and Retama Neighborhood (Alma Pierce Elementary School Area), and any other matters incident thereto.
Item X Request by Council Member George Altgelt
Discussion and possible action to allow food trucks and food vendors to operate within all city parks.
Item X Request by Council Member Charlie San Miguel
Discussion with possible action requesting to have the Facility Naming Commission consider the submittal of Mr. John Vails WWII Veteran for the Woodridge Park in North Central.
Items X Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez & XI
1. Discussion with possible action to consider the construction of a future sports complex in south Laredo pending a referendum if needed based on the recent decision by the UISD Board of Trustees to terminate the contract with the City of Laredo on the joint use natatorium partnership agreement, and any other matters incident thereto. 2. Discussion with possible action on clarifying the existing rules of procedure and order of business that were previously adopted for purposes of enhancing productivity and information exchange during City Council meetings, and any other matter incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez and Council Member Charlie San Miguel) XI. ADJOURNMENT 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 Friday, December 8, 2017 at 5:50 p.m.
Dec 12, 2017 Special City Council
Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 12:15 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,
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. THIS PUBLIC HEARING IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 311.003 (C) OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE.
2017-0-185 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. (AS AMENDED)
2017-R-140 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a Memorandum of Understanding, attached hereto as Exhibit A, between the City of Laredo and the Laredo Fire Fighters Association, Local 872 for the purposes of implementing a pilot program pertaining to revisions to parts of Article 22, Annual Leave (Vacation), and Article 23, Sick Leave of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Discussion with possible action regarding the City of Laredo Municipal Water Park RFP FY17-063, and any other matter incident thereto.
Item X Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez
1. Invitation to Christmas celebration at Slaughter park. A night full of holiday fun for the whole family. Experience the snow slide, lighted Train tunnels and decorated trails while you enjoy a variety of tasty Christmas treats and music. Join us for this spectacular event December 18, 2017.
Item X Request by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.
1. Discussion with possible action to add speed humps on the 2200 block of Reynolds, and any other matters incident thereto. 2. Discussion with possible action to request a sidewalk analysis on Lyon and Retama Neighborhood (Alma Pierce Elementary School Area), and any other matters incident thereto.
Item X Request by Council Member George Altgelt
Discussion and possible action to allow food trucks and food vendors to operate within all city parks.
Item X Request by Council Member Charlie San Miguel
Discussion with possible action requesting to have the Facility Naming Commission consider the submittal of Mr. John Vails WWII Veteran for the Woodridge Park in North Central.
Items X Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez & XI
1. Discussion with possible action to consider the construction of a future sports complex in south Laredo pending a referendum if needed based on the recent decision by the UISD Board of Trustees to terminate the contract with the City of Laredo on the joint use natatorium partnership agreement, and any other matters incident thereto. 2. Discussion with possible action on clarifying the existing rules of procedure and order of business that were previously adopted for purposes of enhancing productivity and information exchange during City Council meetings, and any other matter incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Mayor Pro Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez and Council Member Charlie San Miguel) XI. ADJOURNMENT 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 Friday, December 8, 2017 at 5:50 p.m.