Recognitions and Communications
The Mayor will be presenting the following: 1. Presentation by Jeffrey G. Puig, President of the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA), regarding the upcoming WBCA events with a presentation of the 121th Celebration's Commemorative Poster to the City of Laredo Mayor and City Council. 2. Recognizing the currently crowned and reigning Miss Laredo Latina, Kennya Navarro, Miss Teen Laredo Latina, Dylana Estrella, Miss Pre Teen Laredo Latina, Selena Hernendez, Miss Junior Laredo Latina, Aracely Gonzalez, and Miss Little Laredo Latina Mckenzie Benavides for their dedication and accomplishments to our community.
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.
21. 2018-R-02 Nominating Laredo Medical Center (Laredo Texas Hospital Company, LP.) for Texas Enterprise Zone Program Status through the Office of the Governor, Economic Development Bank; resolving that Laredo Texas Hospital Company, LP. is a 'qualified business' as defined in Section 2303.402 of the Act and meets the criteria for designation as an Enterprise Project, as set forth in section 2303, Subchapter F of the Act; and further establishing that the Enterprise Project shall take effect on the date of designation of the Enterprise Project by the agency and terminate on the date established by the agency. The Laredo Medical Center proposes to invest at least $5 million in additional capital expenditures for new equipment and expansion of their health services; $5 million investment over the next 5 years on upgrading surgical instruments to include robotic capabilities and another $ 1 million is estimated to be invested in routine and unanticipated capital expenditures in upgrades. This action will have no financial impact on the City of Laredo. 22. 2018-R-03 Nominating Laredo Medical Center (Laredo Texas Hospital Company, LP.) for Texas Enterprise Zone Concurrent Project Status through the Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism, Economic Development Bank; resolving that Laredo Texas Hospital Company, L.P. is a "Qualified Business" as defined in Section 2303.402 of the Act and meets the criteria for designation as a Concurrent Enterprise Project, as set forth in Section 2303, Subchapter F of the Act; and further establishing that the Enterprise Project shall take effect on the Date of Designation of the Enterprise Project by the Agency and terminate on the date established by the Agency. Laredo Medical Center proposes to invest an additional $5 million in an upgraded interventional radiology suite. This action will have no financial impact on the City of Laredo.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member Roberto Balli of Roberto Lopez to the Fine Arts & Culture Commission. 2. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez of Arnoldo J. Lozano to the Drug and Alcohol Commission. 3. Appointment by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez of Ms. Adriana Garcia to the Laredo Animal Care Services Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a contract from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) and amending the FY 2017-2018 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $231,319.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) TACKLE HIV/HCV (Hepatitis C) for high risk persons through early intervention, enhanced health care and treatment and improving the continuum of care for people co-infected with HIV/HCV for the term from September 30, 2017 through September 29, 2018.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately .084 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located at north of Pita Mangana Rd., and east of Cuatro Vientos Rd., from R- 1 (Single Family Residential District) to 8-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-16-2018 District I
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately . 084 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located at South of Lomas del Sur Blvd., and West of Cuatro Vientos Rd., from R- 1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-18-2018 District I
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately .957 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located at North of KCS Railroad, South of Andy Ramos Rd, and West of Bob Bullock Loop, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to 8-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-17-2018 District II
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Restaurant Serving Alcohol, on Lots 2 through 7, Block 1015, Eastern Division, located at 2720 S US Highway 83; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. ZC-21-2018 District Ill
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1 Axis Hospitality Plat, located at 4820 San Bernardo Ave., from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-20-2018 District VII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by repealing Ordinance No. 2008-0-207, which authorized a Conditional Use Permit for a Parking Lot on Lot 3, Block 766, Western Division, located at 2808 San Bernardo Ave. ZC-19-2018 Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of repealing Ordinance No. 2008-0-207. District VIII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Townhouses on Lot 1, Block 1, Hilltop Subdivision, Phase 1, located at 7406 Hilltop Rd. ZC-40-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District VI I
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Townhouses on approximately 5.92 acres out of Abstract 241, Porcion 28, Eugenio Martinez, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located North of U.S. Highway 59 and West of Escondido Dr. ZC-34-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District V
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 1081, Eastern Division, located at 1901 Aldama St., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District). ZC-15-2018 Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Zone Change. Therefore, the applicant has exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. District Ill
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 16.96 acres, (described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A), on the west end of Monaco Blvd and north of Shiloh Dr., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District). ZC-14-2018 Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District VI
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 6 and 8, Block 218, Western Division, located at 1219 San Dario Ave., from B-1 (Limited Business District) to 8-3 (Community Business District). ZC-13-2018 Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change District VIII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for Professional Offices on Lot 313, Block 14, Del Mar Hills Subdivision, located at 419 Del Mar Blvd. ZC-22-2018 Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Conditional Use Permit. Therefore, the applicant has exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. District V
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Food Truck Park on Lot 6, Block 1, San Isidro Monarch Subdivision, located at 102 1 1 Golondrina Dr. ZC-24-2017 Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District VI
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a Bar on Lot 6, Block 1, San Isidro Monarch Subdivision, located at 10211 Golondrina Dr. ZC-23-20 17 Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. District VI
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Laredo Land Development Code, Article VI, Section 24.94.5, by revising the Conditional Use Permit Application Submittal Criteria; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the ordinance.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 27, Unit I, P. 31, El Rancho Subdivision, located at 4 1 16 Pecan Circle Dr., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District). ZC-05-2018 Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends denial of the zone change.Therefore, the applicant has exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. District II
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance Amending the City of Laredo FY 2017-2018 Special Police Fund by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $83,183.00 to fund the 2017 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)-Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA). This funding will be used to replace one fully equipped bomb vehicle that is essential and necessary in the prevention of terrorism events. No local match is required. Funding is available in the Special Police fund.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance Amending Chapter 31 ( Utilities), Article Ill, (Water), Division 3 ( Rates and Charges) section 31-138 (Water rates) by adding a fixed monthly water demand fee based on meter sizes as stated in table 4 (from $1 to $50 based on meter size); amending section 31-138.1.1 (fees) by implementing new account connection fees for same business day service (from $35 to $75 based on the need for meter setup); amending section 138.1.2 (service charges) by adding fees for installation of tee-connections, reducing the water tap fee for irrigation meters, amending the cost for 2" waterline extensions for service connections if needed, deleting the meter and meter installation fee for 5/8" meter, and reducing the security deposits for new customers who are 65 years or older and veterans; creating section of 31-138.4 (refund security deposits); amending section 3 1- 141(b) by reducing the connection fees for residential services to a flat rate, adding a water connection fee for residential services to the Colonias, and reducing the connection fees for 8" commercial meter, amending section 31-141(f) by including the water demand fees; deleting section 31-14 1. 1. 1 (security deposits); providing for severability; providing this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for publication; and providing an effective date.
CONSENT AGENDA 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. VIII (a) RESOLUTIONS 20. 2 1. 2018-R-01 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a loan application to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) in the amount of $52,000,000.00 to fund the construction of the Manadas Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. 2018-R-02 Nominating Laredo Medical Center (Laredo Texas Hospital Company, LP.) for Texas Enterprise Zone Program Status through the Office of the Governor, Economic Development Bank; resolving that Laredo Texas Hospital Company, LP. is a 'qualified business' as defined in Section 2303.402 of the Act and meets the criteria for designation as an Enterprise Project, as set forth in section 2303, Subchapter F of the Act; and further establishing that the Enterprise Project shall take effect on the date of designation of the Enterprise Project by the agency and terminate on the date established by the agency. The Laredo Medical Center proposes to invest at least $5 million in additional capital expenditures for new equipment and expansion of their health services; $5 million investment over the next 5 years on upgrading surgical instruments to include robotic capabilities and another $ 1 million is estimated to be invested in routine and unanticipated capital expenditures in upgrades. This action will have no financial impact on the City of Laredo. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 2018-R-03 Nominating Laredo Medical Center (Laredo Texas Hospital Company, LP.) for Texas Enterprise Zone Concurrent Project Status through the Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism, Economic Development Bank; resolving that Laredo Texas Hospital Company, L.P. is a "Qualified Business" as defined in Section 2303.402 of the Act and meets the criteria for designation as a Concurrent Enterprise Project, as set forth in Section 2303, Subchapter F of the Act; and further establishing that the Enterprise Project shall take effect on the Date of Designation of the Enterprise Project by the Agency and terminate on the date established by the Agency. Laredo Medical Center proposes to invest an additional $5 million in an upgraded interventional radiology suite. This action will have no financial impact on the City of Laredo. 2018-R-05 Ratifying the City Manager's acceptance of a grant in the amount of $37,945.50 from the Texas Department of Transportation to fund the STEP Impaired Driving Mobilization program. The City of Laredo will match $12,142.56 for a total grant amount of $50,088.06. The grant was executed with an effective date of December 21, 2017. This grant is to pay overtime for officers in order to increase enforcement to arrest individuals driving under the influence of a controlled substance. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund. 2018-R-06 Authorizing City Manager to submit and accept a grant in the amount of $58,360.00 from the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the purpose of funding the 2015 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG)/Jim Hogg County. This funding will be used for overtime and fringe benefit expenses used for Stonegarden Operations. No local match is required. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund. 2018-R-07 Re-adopting guidelines and criteria governing tax abatements by the City of Laredo in accordance with the requirements in Section 312.002 of the Texas Tax Code; providing for severability; providing for an effective date of January 21, 2018 through January 20, 2019; and providing for publication. 2018-R-08 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (OHS), the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the City of Laredo, Texas to memorialize the mutual understanding of the parties regarding the forthcoming proposal planning and development activities in connection with the proposed donation of property, consisting of northbound inspection facilities for the commercial vehicles and related infrastructure and technologies, at the World Trade Bridge Land Port of Entry (LPOE) located in Laredo, Texas. 27. 201 8-R-09 Amending Resolution 2017-R-130 to correct the description acre tract information from a tract of land being a 0.22 acre tract to a tract of land being 0.022 acre tract and Accepting the conveyance of the following fifteen ( 15) foot Public Utility and Utility Access Easement, for the right to install, construct, reconstruct, repair and perpetually maintain utility improvements from Webb County as follows: A tract of land being a 0.022 acre tract 977 square feet, more or less out of the remaining 1161.33 acre tract of land conveyed to Webb County in a deed recorded in Volume 209, Page 487 in Webb County, Texas, a copy of which conveyance is attached as Exhibits A & B. And directing that said Easement be filed of record in official property records of Webb County, Texas. 28. 2018-R-1 0 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Procopio Herrera, Ill for a proposed project located at 801 Fremont St, lot 1; block 268; Eastern Division that consists of new construction, 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 $215,000.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $ 1, 176.22 and estimated total fee waivers of $2,700.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. 29. 2018-R-11 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Luis Brizuela for a proposed project located at 803 Ash St, lot 1; block 268; Eastern Division that consists of new construction, 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 $95,000.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $405.96 and estimated total fee waivers of $ 1, 138.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. 30. 2018-R-12 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a Donation Agreement through a Warranty Deed between D & J Alexander Management, L.P. and the City of Laredo, consisting of approximately 3.70 Acres as described in the survey and metes and bounds. The purpose of the development is for a 1 O' Upper Zacate Creek Hike and Bike Trail that will provide additional recreational opportunities for its citizens. Project funding is through the TxDOT Federal Aid Project# CSJ: 0922-33- 170. 3 1. 32. 2018-R-14 Accepting the donation of Lot 12, Block 5, San Isidro Northeast, Phase 11, from San Isidro Northeast, Ltd., in partial fulfillment of its subdivision development requirements for recreational and municipal purposes. The property being conveyed is the first in a series of tracts to be conveyed to the City for recreational and municipal purposes. 2018-R-15 Accepting the dedication of 1.0629 acres from Mines Road Development, Ltd. for a public street easement to complete Riverbank Drive by crossing the unnamed creek between Entrada Loop and Zebra Drive.
Items VIII 33 - 38, 40 - 52 & 54 - 57
33. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Parkland Deferment Contract with Developer San Isidro Northeast Ltd. for the construction of park amenities by the Developer. Developer will coordinate with the City on the amenities to be constructed and which will, upon completion, be conveyed to the City for municipal and recreational purposes. 34. Discussion with possible action to waive building and/or permit fees for the Russell Terrace Housing Development. The Laredo Housing Authority (LHA) has requested the waiver of all demolition and construction permit fees for this project consisting of reconstruction of one hundred thirty eight (138) units and the renovation of twenty-four (24) additional units. The estimated fees to be waived are approximately $52,000.00. If approved, the LHA intends to use said funds for the continued construction of affordable housing initiatives. 35. Ratifying the Memorandum of Understandings (MOU) with the Texas Homeless Network regarding the designation of the City of Laredo as a Coordinated Entry Planning Entity and with the participating local agencies who a re implementing the process, for the purpose of ensuring that the coordinated system accurately documents housing and service needs, and that the limited available resources will be duly allocated in order to achieve the most efficient results. 36. Consideration to award contract FY18-012 to South Texas Buildcon, from Edinburg, Texas for various roof repairs at Laredo Municipal Housing rental units. The contract consists of roof repairs to ten (10) Noise Abatement properties and ten (10) duplexes, at the Jose Flores Apartments. The total amount of the contract is for $80,480.00. Funding is available under Municipal Housing and Noise Abatement Funds. 37. Authorizing the award of 2016 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Community Housing Development Organization (CHOO) set-aside funds in the amount of $128,157.00 to Habitat for H umanity of Laredo, Inc., to assist in part with the construction of approximately three (3) proposed homes located at 617 Guerrero, 518 North Texas, and 520 North Texas and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents in support of the same. 38. Authorizing the City Manager to advertise the public sale of the "surface only" of a tract of land containing 8,021 square feet of land, more or less, situated in Porcion 23, I sadora Torres Vda. De Garcia, Original Grantee, Abstract 283, Webb County, Texas, being out of a 0.74 acre tract as conveyed to the City of Laredo as recorded in Volume 2772, Pages 168-172, Webb County Official Public Records, and being more particularly described by Metes and Bounds located South of the Southern terminus of Backwoods trail at Shiloh. Depicted in S urvey attached as Exhibits A and 8. 40. Consideration for approval of award of construction contract to the lowest bidder, Martinez Paving Co., Inc., Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $689,657.49 for the Riverbank Drive Extension with a construction contract time of one hundred twenty (120) 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 May 2018. Funding is available in the 2016 CO Issue. This item is contingent upon approval of Resolution 2018-R-15. 41. Consideration for approval of the selection of consultant for the El Eden Park Improvements located at 4735 Loma Vista Drive for design, preparation of plans and specifications to include a splash park, sidewalks, shade structures, picnic tables, benches, landscaping, lighting, and other amenities deemed necessary; and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. There is no financial impact. 42. Consideration to reject sole proposal for RFP FY 18-0 14 to help address homelessness through case management of persons and navigation of services to assure the continuum of care and provide social, housing and health services to the homeless and requesting approval to re-solicit this RFP in an effort to obtain a larger pool of qualified vendors. Funding is available in the Health Department budget. 43. Consideration to award Contract number FY18-015 to Enterprise Rent-A-Car to provide rental vehicles for the Laredo Police Department in an estimated yearly cost of $ 109,200.00; of which $79,200.00 will be grant funded and $30,000.00 from general fund. Approximately seven (7) to fifteen (15) vehicles are secured for use by the Auto Theft Task Force Grant working with the Police Department. The term of this contract is for a twenty four (24) month period and is contingent upon continued funding in future fiscal years. The contract may be extended for two additional (12) month periods each upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is currently available in the Police Department's Auto Theft Task Force Fund and General Fund. 44. Consideration to authorize the purchase of ammunition for the Police Department in the amount of $69,500.00 from Precision Delta Corporation, Ruleville, Mississippi through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program's Contract No. 524-17. Funding is available in the Laredo Police Department General Fund. 45. Consideration to renew the annual contract FY17-012 for the purchase of promotional materials currently awarded for various vendors for the purchase of promotional materials in an estimated amount of $ 102,000.00. Authentic Promotions, Carmichael, California; LF Enterprise, Laredo, Texas; Specialties Plus, Franklin, N. California; Leon's Caps, Springfield, Texas; and TS and J, Inc., Johns Creek, Georgia. Contracts are currently awarded for the purchase of promotional materials on an as needed basis by various city departments, including: Human Resources, 311 Customer Service, 9 1 1 (Admin and PSAP) and Convention and Visitors Bureau. The term allows for an additional one-year renewal option. Funding is available in the respective departments' budgets. 46. Consideration to award supply contract FY18-01 1 to the low bidder, The Best Alarm Inc. Company, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $30,000.00 for providing alarm monitoring, maintenance, and repair services for various Recreation Centers. These services require monthly alarm monitoring services for the recreation centers elevators, burglary, fire, and suppression systems. In the event of expansion by the City of Laredo, future locations may be added as part of this contract. 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 (1) year periods upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Parks & Leisure Department Fund. 47. Consideration to award contract FY18-008 to Sun Travel, El Paso, TX for Travel Agency Services. Services include reservations of flight, hotel, car rental, etc. for City business related travel; the term of this contract shall be for a period of two (2) years beginning the date of its execution (subject to future appropriations). This contract can be extended for one additional, two (2) year period, upon mutual agreement of the parties. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding for this contract is available in the various of departments. 48. Consideration to ratify and renew contract number FY14-035 to Regional Land Management Services, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $418,760.00 to provide disposal services of approximately 10,469 tons of wastewater bio-solids from various wastewater treatment plants. The frequency and number of loads vary depending on the City's need. The bid price is based on a $40.00 per ton rate. 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 last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the Utilities Department Wastewater Plant Division Budget. 49. Consideration to award contract FY18-013 for the purchase of motor vehicles requested by City departments to the following low bidders: 1. Grapevine Dodge, L.L.C., Grapevine, Texas in the amount of $328,874.00 for the purchase of thirteen ( 1 3) vehicles; 2. Caldwell Country Chevrolet, Caldwell, Texas in the amount of $ 54,220.00 for the purchase of three (3) vehicles ; 3. Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, Texas i n the amount of $ 63,890.76 for the purchase of three (3) vehicles; 4. Blue Bonnet Ford, New Braunfels, Texas in the amount of $ 77,627.43 for the purchase of three (3) vehicles; and 5. Lake Country Chevrolet, Jasper, Texas in the amount of $ 4 1,430.00 for the purchase of two (2) vehicles. The City received six (6) bids for the purchase of administrative vehicles and trucks for various departments authorized in this FY17-18 budget. Funding is available from the 2018 Capital Outlay Schedule, various bond proceeds and department operational budgets. 50. Consideration to award contract FY18-021 for the purchase of heavy duty trucks for various city departments to the following vendors: 1. Doggett Freightliner, Converse, Texas in the amount of $ 1, 386,080.00 for the purchase of two (2) 16 yard Dump Trucks, six (6) cab and chassis for the automated refuse rear loaders, six (6) Pak-Mor bodies for the automated refuse rear loaders, one ( 1) cab and chassis for a grapple dump truck, and one ( 1) Peterson body for the grapple dump truck; 2. TYMCO, Waco, Texas in the amount of $505,450.00 for the purchase of two (2) street sweepers; 3. H&V Equipment, Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $478,394.00 for the purchase of one ( 1) articulated dump truck; 4. Rush Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in the amount of $882,252.00 for the purchase of six (6) cab and chassis for the automated refuse side loaders; 5. Fox Truck World, San Antonio, Texas in the amount of $695,278.50 for the purchase of six (6) GS bodies for the automated refuse side loaders; 6. Santex Truck Center, San Antonio, Texas in the amount of $639,675. 19 for the purchase of seven (7) 14 yard Dump Trucks. Funding is available from the 2016 and 2017 Contractual Obligation Bond Proceeds, 2017 Solid Waste Capital Outlay Fund, 2018 Creek Cleaning Capital Outlay Fund, and 2017 Sewer Revenue Bond. 5 1. Consideration to award annual contracts FY18-022 for the purchase of tractor and heavy equipment tires to the section low bidders: 1. Section I: Hesselbein Tire Southwest, San Antonio, Texas in an amount up to $45,000.00; and 2. Section II: GCR Tire Centers, Nashville, Tennessee in an amount up to $ 15,000.00. All tires will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract has two extension periods. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 52. Consideration to award supply Contract FY18-023 to the sole bidder, Anderson Columbia Co., Lake City, Florida in an amount up to $180,000.00 for the purchase of prime emulsified asphalt oil used for street paving projects. All materials are purchased on an as needed basis utilizing the construction project budgets. This contract may be extended for two, additional one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Public Works Department construction project budget. 54. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of November 2017, represent a decrease of $69,761.70. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. 55. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of December 2017, represent an increase of $32,430.48. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. 56. Authorizing the City Manager to approve Change Order #2 amounting to a net decrease of ($3,892.80), accept the project, approve the final payment amounting to $239,047.19 and release the retainage in the amount of $155,169.15, to Qro Mex Construction Co., Inc., Granite Shoals, Texas for the 24-in Water Transmission Main from Del Mar Blvd., along Casa Verde Road to Loop 20. The project is 100% complete and the final total contract amount is $3,342,430.20. Funding is available in the 2015A Waterworks Subordinate Revenue Bond-TWDB, and is subject to approval by Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). 57. Authorizing the City Manager to cancel the contract with Azteca Systems, LLC, Sandy, UT, for asset management software at the Utilities Department. The terms of the contract included a term of three (3) years in the amount of $55,000.00, beginning year one (1 ) , $65,000.00, beginning year two (2) and $75,000.00, beginning year three (3). Through additional evaluation of software capabilities/offerings of the Standard Enterprise License Agreement (ELA), a determination has been made that an upgrade to a Premium ELA is the appropriate level of licensing.
Consideration for approval of change order no. 3 to add one hundred sixty-six ( 166) calendar days to the design/build contract with S unset Pools, Laredo, Texas, for the CDBG Freddy Benavides Recreational (Sisters of Mercy) Water Feature (Lazy River) adjacent to the City of Laredo Cigarroa Recreation Center Swimming Pool at 2201 Zacatecas Street for rain days and additional material delays and testing for concrete designs and for work stoppage. Current contract amount with this change order is $ 1,498,900.00. Completion time for the project is scheduled for February 2018. There is no fi nancial impact.
53. Consideration to award contract FY18-024 to sole bidder, New Vision Community Church, Laredo, TX. for operating and managing a small scale food markeUpantry for food distribution located at 1210 Matamoros, approximately 700 sq.ft. in size that will sell and/or offer meats, fruits, vegetables and dairy products, together with dry and canned goods and miscellaneous items to the general public which promote healthier eating and nutrition. The term of this contract shall be for a period of eighteen months (18) months beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for one additional two (2) year period upon mutual agreement of the parties. X. ADJOURN
Jan 24, 2018 City Council
Recognitions and Communications
The Mayor will be presenting the following: 1. Presentation by Jeffrey G. Puig, President of the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA), regarding the upcoming WBCA events with a presentation of the 121th Celebration's Commemorative Poster to the City of Laredo Mayor and City Council. 2. Recognizing the currently crowned and reigning Miss Laredo Latina, Kennya Navarro, Miss Teen Laredo Latina, Dylana Estrella, Miss Pre Teen Laredo Latina, Selena Hernendez, Miss Junior Laredo Latina, Aracely Gonzalez, and Miss Little Laredo Latina Mckenzie Benavides for their dedication and accomplishments to our community.
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.
21. 2018-R-02 Nominating Laredo Medical Center (Laredo Texas Hospital Company, LP.) for Texas Enterprise Zone Program Status through the Office of the Governor, Economic Development Bank; resolving that Laredo Texas Hospital Company, LP. is a 'qualified business' as defined in Section 2303.402 of the Act and meets the criteria for designation as an Enterprise Project, as set forth in section 2303, Subchapter F of the Act; and further establishing that the Enterprise Project shall take effect on the date of designation of the Enterprise Project by the agency and terminate on the date established by the agency. The Laredo Medical Center proposes to invest at least $5 million in additional capital expenditures for new equipment and expansion of their health services; $5 million investment over the next 5 years on upgrading surgical instruments to include robotic capabilities and another $ 1 million is estimated to be invested in routine and unanticipated capital expenditures in upgrades. This action will have no financial impact on the City of Laredo. 22. 2018-R-03 Nominating Laredo Medical Center (Laredo Texas Hospital Company, LP.) for Texas Enterprise Zone Concurrent Project Status through the Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism, Economic Development Bank; resolving that Laredo Texas Hospital Company, L.P. is a "Qualified Business" as defined in Section 2303.402 of the Act and meets the criteria for designation as a Concurrent Enterprise Project, as set forth in Section 2303, Subchapter F of the Act; and further establishing that the Enterprise Project shall take effect on the Date of Designation of the Enterprise Project by the Agency and terminate on the date established by the Agency. Laredo Medical Center proposes to invest an additional $5 million in an upgraded interventional radiology suite. This action will have no financial impact on the City of Laredo.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member Roberto Balli of Roberto Lopez to the Fine Arts & Culture Commission. 2. Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alejandro "Alex" Perez of Arnoldo J. Lozano to the Drug and Alcohol Commission. 3. Appointment by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez of Ms. Adriana Garcia to the Laredo Animal Care Services Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a contract from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) and amending the FY 2017-2018 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $231,319.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) TACKLE HIV/HCV (Hepatitis C) for high risk persons through early intervention, enhanced health care and treatment and improving the continuum of care for people co-infected with HIV/HCV for the term from September 30, 2017 through September 29, 2018.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately .084 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located at north of Pita Mangana Rd., and east of Cuatro Vientos Rd., from R- 1 (Single Family Residential District) to 8-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-16-2018 District I
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately . 084 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located at South of Lomas del Sur Blvd., and West of Cuatro Vientos Rd., from R- 1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-18-2018 District I
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately .957 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located at North of KCS Railroad, South of Andy Ramos Rd, and West of Bob Bullock Loop, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to 8-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-17-2018 District II
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Restaurant Serving Alcohol, on Lots 2 through 7, Block 1015, Eastern Division, located at 2720 S US Highway 83; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. ZC-21-2018 District Ill
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1 Axis Hospitality Plat, located at 4820 San Bernardo Ave., from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-20-2018 District VII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by repealing Ordinance No. 2008-0-207, which authorized a Conditional Use Permit for a Parking Lot on Lot 3, Block 766, Western Division, located at 2808 San Bernardo Ave. ZC-19-2018 Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of repealing Ordinance No. 2008-0-207. District VIII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Townhouses on Lot 1, Block 1, Hilltop Subdivision, Phase 1, located at 7406 Hilltop Rd. ZC-40-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District VI I
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Townhouses on approximately 5.92 acres out of Abstract 241, Porcion 28, Eugenio Martinez, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located North of U.S. Highway 59 and West of Escondido Dr. ZC-34-2017 Staff does not support the application and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District V
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 1081, Eastern Division, located at 1901 Aldama St., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District). ZC-15-2018 Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Zone Change. Therefore, the applicant has exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. District Ill
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 16.96 acres, (described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A), on the west end of Monaco Blvd and north of Shiloh Dr., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District). ZC-14-2018 Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Zone Change. District VI
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 6 and 8, Block 218, Western Division, located at 1219 San Dario Ave., from B-1 (Limited Business District) to 8-3 (Community Business District). ZC-13-2018 Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change District VIII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for Professional Offices on Lot 313, Block 14, Del Mar Hills Subdivision, located at 419 Del Mar Blvd. ZC-22-2018 Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends denial of the Conditional Use Permit. Therefore, the applicant has exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. District V
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Food Truck Park on Lot 6, Block 1, San Isidro Monarch Subdivision, located at 102 1 1 Golondrina Dr. ZC-24-2017 Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. District VI
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a Bar on Lot 6, Block 1, San Isidro Monarch Subdivision, located at 10211 Golondrina Dr. ZC-23-20 17 Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. District VI
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Laredo Land Development Code, Article VI, Section 24.94.5, by revising the Conditional Use Permit Application Submittal Criteria; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the ordinance.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 27, Unit I, P. 31, El Rancho Subdivision, located at 4 1 16 Pecan Circle Dr., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District). ZC-05-2018 Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends denial of the zone change.Therefore, the applicant has exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. District II
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance Amending the City of Laredo FY 2017-2018 Special Police Fund by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $83,183.00 to fund the 2017 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)-Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA). This funding will be used to replace one fully equipped bomb vehicle that is essential and necessary in the prevention of terrorism events. No local match is required. Funding is available in the Special Police fund.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance Amending Chapter 31 ( Utilities), Article Ill, (Water), Division 3 ( Rates and Charges) section 31-138 (Water rates) by adding a fixed monthly water demand fee based on meter sizes as stated in table 4 (from $1 to $50 based on meter size); amending section 31-138.1.1 (fees) by implementing new account connection fees for same business day service (from $35 to $75 based on the need for meter setup); amending section 138.1.2 (service charges) by adding fees for installation of tee-connections, reducing the water tap fee for irrigation meters, amending the cost for 2" waterline extensions for service connections if needed, deleting the meter and meter installation fee for 5/8" meter, and reducing the security deposits for new customers who are 65 years or older and veterans; creating section of 31-138.4 (refund security deposits); amending section 3 1- 141(b) by reducing the connection fees for residential services to a flat rate, adding a water connection fee for residential services to the Colonias, and reducing the connection fees for 8" commercial meter, amending section 31-141(f) by including the water demand fees; deleting section 31-14 1. 1. 1 (security deposits); providing for severability; providing this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for publication; and providing an effective date.
CONSENT AGENDA 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. VIII (a) RESOLUTIONS 20. 2 1. 2018-R-01 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a loan application to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) in the amount of $52,000,000.00 to fund the construction of the Manadas Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. 2018-R-02 Nominating Laredo Medical Center (Laredo Texas Hospital Company, LP.) for Texas Enterprise Zone Program Status through the Office of the Governor, Economic Development Bank; resolving that Laredo Texas Hospital Company, LP. is a 'qualified business' as defined in Section 2303.402 of the Act and meets the criteria for designation as an Enterprise Project, as set forth in section 2303, Subchapter F of the Act; and further establishing that the Enterprise Project shall take effect on the date of designation of the Enterprise Project by the agency and terminate on the date established by the agency. The Laredo Medical Center proposes to invest at least $5 million in additional capital expenditures for new equipment and expansion of their health services; $5 million investment over the next 5 years on upgrading surgical instruments to include robotic capabilities and another $ 1 million is estimated to be invested in routine and unanticipated capital expenditures in upgrades. This action will have no financial impact on the City of Laredo. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 2018-R-03 Nominating Laredo Medical Center (Laredo Texas Hospital Company, LP.) for Texas Enterprise Zone Concurrent Project Status through the Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism, Economic Development Bank; resolving that Laredo Texas Hospital Company, L.P. is a "Qualified Business" as defined in Section 2303.402 of the Act and meets the criteria for designation as a Concurrent Enterprise Project, as set forth in Section 2303, Subchapter F of the Act; and further establishing that the Enterprise Project shall take effect on the Date of Designation of the Enterprise Project by the Agency and terminate on the date established by the Agency. Laredo Medical Center proposes to invest an additional $5 million in an upgraded interventional radiology suite. This action will have no financial impact on the City of Laredo. 2018-R-05 Ratifying the City Manager's acceptance of a grant in the amount of $37,945.50 from the Texas Department of Transportation to fund the STEP Impaired Driving Mobilization program. The City of Laredo will match $12,142.56 for a total grant amount of $50,088.06. The grant was executed with an effective date of December 21, 2017. This grant is to pay overtime for officers in order to increase enforcement to arrest individuals driving under the influence of a controlled substance. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund. 2018-R-06 Authorizing City Manager to submit and accept a grant in the amount of $58,360.00 from the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the purpose of funding the 2015 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG)/Jim Hogg County. This funding will be used for overtime and fringe benefit expenses used for Stonegarden Operations. No local match is required. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund. 2018-R-07 Re-adopting guidelines and criteria governing tax abatements by the City of Laredo in accordance with the requirements in Section 312.002 of the Texas Tax Code; providing for severability; providing for an effective date of January 21, 2018 through January 20, 2019; and providing for publication. 2018-R-08 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (OHS), the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the City of Laredo, Texas to memorialize the mutual understanding of the parties regarding the forthcoming proposal planning and development activities in connection with the proposed donation of property, consisting of northbound inspection facilities for the commercial vehicles and related infrastructure and technologies, at the World Trade Bridge Land Port of Entry (LPOE) located in Laredo, Texas. 27. 201 8-R-09 Amending Resolution 2017-R-130 to correct the description acre tract information from a tract of land being a 0.22 acre tract to a tract of land being 0.022 acre tract and Accepting the conveyance of the following fifteen ( 15) foot Public Utility and Utility Access Easement, for the right to install, construct, reconstruct, repair and perpetually maintain utility improvements from Webb County as follows: A tract of land being a 0.022 acre tract 977 square feet, more or less out of the remaining 1161.33 acre tract of land conveyed to Webb County in a deed recorded in Volume 209, Page 487 in Webb County, Texas, a copy of which conveyance is attached as Exhibits A & B. And directing that said Easement be filed of record in official property records of Webb County, Texas. 28. 2018-R-1 0 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Procopio Herrera, Ill for a proposed project located at 801 Fremont St, lot 1; block 268; Eastern Division that consists of new construction, 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 $215,000.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $ 1, 176.22 and estimated total fee waivers of $2,700.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. 29. 2018-R-11 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Luis Brizuela for a proposed project located at 803 Ash St, lot 1; block 268; Eastern Division that consists of new construction, 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 $95,000.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $405.96 and estimated total fee waivers of $ 1, 138.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. 30. 2018-R-12 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a Donation Agreement through a Warranty Deed between D & J Alexander Management, L.P. and the City of Laredo, consisting of approximately 3.70 Acres as described in the survey and metes and bounds. The purpose of the development is for a 1 O' Upper Zacate Creek Hike and Bike Trail that will provide additional recreational opportunities for its citizens. Project funding is through the TxDOT Federal Aid Project# CSJ: 0922-33- 170. 3 1. 32. 2018-R-14 Accepting the donation of Lot 12, Block 5, San Isidro Northeast, Phase 11, from San Isidro Northeast, Ltd., in partial fulfillment of its subdivision development requirements for recreational and municipal purposes. The property being conveyed is the first in a series of tracts to be conveyed to the City for recreational and municipal purposes. 2018-R-15 Accepting the dedication of 1.0629 acres from Mines Road Development, Ltd. for a public street easement to complete Riverbank Drive by crossing the unnamed creek between Entrada Loop and Zebra Drive.
Items VIII 33 - 38, 40 - 52 & 54 - 57
33. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Parkland Deferment Contract with Developer San Isidro Northeast Ltd. for the construction of park amenities by the Developer. Developer will coordinate with the City on the amenities to be constructed and which will, upon completion, be conveyed to the City for municipal and recreational purposes. 34. Discussion with possible action to waive building and/or permit fees for the Russell Terrace Housing Development. The Laredo Housing Authority (LHA) has requested the waiver of all demolition and construction permit fees for this project consisting of reconstruction of one hundred thirty eight (138) units and the renovation of twenty-four (24) additional units. The estimated fees to be waived are approximately $52,000.00. If approved, the LHA intends to use said funds for the continued construction of affordable housing initiatives. 35. Ratifying the Memorandum of Understandings (MOU) with the Texas Homeless Network regarding the designation of the City of Laredo as a Coordinated Entry Planning Entity and with the participating local agencies who a re implementing the process, for the purpose of ensuring that the coordinated system accurately documents housing and service needs, and that the limited available resources will be duly allocated in order to achieve the most efficient results. 36. Consideration to award contract FY18-012 to South Texas Buildcon, from Edinburg, Texas for various roof repairs at Laredo Municipal Housing rental units. The contract consists of roof repairs to ten (10) Noise Abatement properties and ten (10) duplexes, at the Jose Flores Apartments. The total amount of the contract is for $80,480.00. Funding is available under Municipal Housing and Noise Abatement Funds. 37. Authorizing the award of 2016 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Community Housing Development Organization (CHOO) set-aside funds in the amount of $128,157.00 to Habitat for H umanity of Laredo, Inc., to assist in part with the construction of approximately three (3) proposed homes located at 617 Guerrero, 518 North Texas, and 520 North Texas and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents in support of the same. 38. Authorizing the City Manager to advertise the public sale of the "surface only" of a tract of land containing 8,021 square feet of land, more or less, situated in Porcion 23, I sadora Torres Vda. De Garcia, Original Grantee, Abstract 283, Webb County, Texas, being out of a 0.74 acre tract as conveyed to the City of Laredo as recorded in Volume 2772, Pages 168-172, Webb County Official Public Records, and being more particularly described by Metes and Bounds located South of the Southern terminus of Backwoods trail at Shiloh. Depicted in S urvey attached as Exhibits A and 8. 40. Consideration for approval of award of construction contract to the lowest bidder, Martinez Paving Co., Inc., Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $689,657.49 for the Riverbank Drive Extension with a construction contract time of one hundred twenty (120) 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 May 2018. Funding is available in the 2016 CO Issue. This item is contingent upon approval of Resolution 2018-R-15. 41. Consideration for approval of the selection of consultant for the El Eden Park Improvements located at 4735 Loma Vista Drive for design, preparation of plans and specifications to include a splash park, sidewalks, shade structures, picnic tables, benches, landscaping, lighting, and other amenities deemed necessary; and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. There is no financial impact. 42. Consideration to reject sole proposal for RFP FY 18-0 14 to help address homelessness through case management of persons and navigation of services to assure the continuum of care and provide social, housing and health services to the homeless and requesting approval to re-solicit this RFP in an effort to obtain a larger pool of qualified vendors. Funding is available in the Health Department budget. 43. Consideration to award Contract number FY18-015 to Enterprise Rent-A-Car to provide rental vehicles for the Laredo Police Department in an estimated yearly cost of $ 109,200.00; of which $79,200.00 will be grant funded and $30,000.00 from general fund. Approximately seven (7) to fifteen (15) vehicles are secured for use by the Auto Theft Task Force Grant working with the Police Department. The term of this contract is for a twenty four (24) month period and is contingent upon continued funding in future fiscal years. The contract may be extended for two additional (12) month periods each upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is currently available in the Police Department's Auto Theft Task Force Fund and General Fund. 44. Consideration to authorize the purchase of ammunition for the Police Department in the amount of $69,500.00 from Precision Delta Corporation, Ruleville, Mississippi through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program's Contract No. 524-17. Funding is available in the Laredo Police Department General Fund. 45. Consideration to renew the annual contract FY17-012 for the purchase of promotional materials currently awarded for various vendors for the purchase of promotional materials in an estimated amount of $ 102,000.00. Authentic Promotions, Carmichael, California; LF Enterprise, Laredo, Texas; Specialties Plus, Franklin, N. California; Leon's Caps, Springfield, Texas; and TS and J, Inc., Johns Creek, Georgia. Contracts are currently awarded for the purchase of promotional materials on an as needed basis by various city departments, including: Human Resources, 311 Customer Service, 9 1 1 (Admin and PSAP) and Convention and Visitors Bureau. The term allows for an additional one-year renewal option. Funding is available in the respective departments' budgets. 46. Consideration to award supply contract FY18-01 1 to the low bidder, The Best Alarm Inc. Company, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $30,000.00 for providing alarm monitoring, maintenance, and repair services for various Recreation Centers. These services require monthly alarm monitoring services for the recreation centers elevators, burglary, fire, and suppression systems. In the event of expansion by the City of Laredo, future locations may be added as part of this contract. 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 (1) year periods upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Parks & Leisure Department Fund. 47. Consideration to award contract FY18-008 to Sun Travel, El Paso, TX for Travel Agency Services. Services include reservations of flight, hotel, car rental, etc. for City business related travel; the term of this contract shall be for a period of two (2) years beginning the date of its execution (subject to future appropriations). This contract can be extended for one additional, two (2) year period, upon mutual agreement of the parties. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding for this contract is available in the various of departments. 48. Consideration to ratify and renew contract number FY14-035 to Regional Land Management Services, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $418,760.00 to provide disposal services of approximately 10,469 tons of wastewater bio-solids from various wastewater treatment plants. The frequency and number of loads vary depending on the City's need. The bid price is based on a $40.00 per ton rate. 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 last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the Utilities Department Wastewater Plant Division Budget. 49. Consideration to award contract FY18-013 for the purchase of motor vehicles requested by City departments to the following low bidders: 1. Grapevine Dodge, L.L.C., Grapevine, Texas in the amount of $328,874.00 for the purchase of thirteen ( 1 3) vehicles; 2. Caldwell Country Chevrolet, Caldwell, Texas in the amount of $ 54,220.00 for the purchase of three (3) vehicles ; 3. Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, Texas i n the amount of $ 63,890.76 for the purchase of three (3) vehicles; 4. Blue Bonnet Ford, New Braunfels, Texas in the amount of $ 77,627.43 for the purchase of three (3) vehicles; and 5. Lake Country Chevrolet, Jasper, Texas in the amount of $ 4 1,430.00 for the purchase of two (2) vehicles. The City received six (6) bids for the purchase of administrative vehicles and trucks for various departments authorized in this FY17-18 budget. Funding is available from the 2018 Capital Outlay Schedule, various bond proceeds and department operational budgets. 50. Consideration to award contract FY18-021 for the purchase of heavy duty trucks for various city departments to the following vendors: 1. Doggett Freightliner, Converse, Texas in the amount of $ 1, 386,080.00 for the purchase of two (2) 16 yard Dump Trucks, six (6) cab and chassis for the automated refuse rear loaders, six (6) Pak-Mor bodies for the automated refuse rear loaders, one ( 1) cab and chassis for a grapple dump truck, and one ( 1) Peterson body for the grapple dump truck; 2. TYMCO, Waco, Texas in the amount of $505,450.00 for the purchase of two (2) street sweepers; 3. H&V Equipment, Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $478,394.00 for the purchase of one ( 1) articulated dump truck; 4. Rush Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in the amount of $882,252.00 for the purchase of six (6) cab and chassis for the automated refuse side loaders; 5. Fox Truck World, San Antonio, Texas in the amount of $695,278.50 for the purchase of six (6) GS bodies for the automated refuse side loaders; 6. Santex Truck Center, San Antonio, Texas in the amount of $639,675. 19 for the purchase of seven (7) 14 yard Dump Trucks. Funding is available from the 2016 and 2017 Contractual Obligation Bond Proceeds, 2017 Solid Waste Capital Outlay Fund, 2018 Creek Cleaning Capital Outlay Fund, and 2017 Sewer Revenue Bond. 5 1. Consideration to award annual contracts FY18-022 for the purchase of tractor and heavy equipment tires to the section low bidders: 1. Section I: Hesselbein Tire Southwest, San Antonio, Texas in an amount up to $45,000.00; and 2. Section II: GCR Tire Centers, Nashville, Tennessee in an amount up to $ 15,000.00. All tires will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract has two extension periods. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 52. Consideration to award supply Contract FY18-023 to the sole bidder, Anderson Columbia Co., Lake City, Florida in an amount up to $180,000.00 for the purchase of prime emulsified asphalt oil used for street paving projects. All materials are purchased on an as needed basis utilizing the construction project budgets. This contract may be extended for two, additional one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Public Works Department construction project budget. 54. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of November 2017, represent a decrease of $69,761.70. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. 55. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of December 2017, represent an increase of $32,430.48. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. 56. Authorizing the City Manager to approve Change Order #2 amounting to a net decrease of ($3,892.80), accept the project, approve the final payment amounting to $239,047.19 and release the retainage in the amount of $155,169.15, to Qro Mex Construction Co., Inc., Granite Shoals, Texas for the 24-in Water Transmission Main from Del Mar Blvd., along Casa Verde Road to Loop 20. The project is 100% complete and the final total contract amount is $3,342,430.20. Funding is available in the 2015A Waterworks Subordinate Revenue Bond-TWDB, and is subject to approval by Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). 57. Authorizing the City Manager to cancel the contract with Azteca Systems, LLC, Sandy, UT, for asset management software at the Utilities Department. The terms of the contract included a term of three (3) years in the amount of $55,000.00, beginning year one (1 ) , $65,000.00, beginning year two (2) and $75,000.00, beginning year three (3). Through additional evaluation of software capabilities/offerings of the Standard Enterprise License Agreement (ELA), a determination has been made that an upgrade to a Premium ELA is the appropriate level of licensing.
Consideration for approval of change order no. 3 to add one hundred sixty-six ( 166) calendar days to the design/build contract with S unset Pools, Laredo, Texas, for the CDBG Freddy Benavides Recreational (Sisters of Mercy) Water Feature (Lazy River) adjacent to the City of Laredo Cigarroa Recreation Center Swimming Pool at 2201 Zacatecas Street for rain days and additional material delays and testing for concrete designs and for work stoppage. Current contract amount with this change order is $ 1,498,900.00. Completion time for the project is scheduled for February 2018. There is no fi nancial impact.
53. Consideration to award contract FY18-024 to sole bidder, New Vision Community Church, Laredo, TX. for operating and managing a small scale food markeUpantry for food distribution located at 1210 Matamoros, approximately 700 sq.ft. in size that will sell and/or offer meats, fruits, vegetables and dairy products, together with dry and canned goods and miscellaneous items to the general public which promote healthier eating and nutrition. The term of this contract shall be for a period of eighteen months (18) months beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for one additional two (2) year period upon mutual agreement of the parties. X. ADJOURN