I. Call to Order at 9:00 a.m. II. Pledge of Allegiance Ill. Moment of Silence IV. Roll Call
City Manager's Presentations Transportation Planning & Infrastructure 1) Presentation on (International Bridge 4) World Trade Bridge improvements project 2) Presentation on the concept of an International Bridge #5
B. Downtown Redevelopment 2) Proposed Hotel / Convention Center project status update & informational presentation C. Economic Development 1) Presentation on requirements and options on repurposing of sports venue sales tax to 4A/4B Economic Development use, other state options and paying off existing debt obligations
Economic Development 2) Presentation by Angelou Economics on the economic development recommendations formulated on the Comprehensive Plan in order to formulate a competitive package for investors and discussion on recommendations by City Council to establish criteria and/or guidelines regarding requests for Chapter 380 Agreements and Tax Abatement Agreements and on agreements for private/public partnerships (P3's). 3) Presentation by CDS Consultants on considerations for a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone policy that establishes criteria for developers to participate with the City of Laredo as an economic development tool
City Manager's Presentations Transportation Planning & Infrastructure 3) Metropolitan Planning Organization & Texas Department of Transportation on-going and future projects in the Laredo District 5) Regional Mobility Authority presentation on current / future projects VIII. Recess
Continuation of Presentations: Presentation on the permitted amusement redemption machine establishments, ordinance, fees and recent enforcement efforts
Open discussion regarding pending and future City Council priorities: a. Mayor Pete Saenz b. Council Member Rudy Gonzalez c. Council Member Vidal Rodriguez d. Council Member & Mayor Pro Tempore Alex Perez, Jr. e. Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. f. Council Member Nelly Vielma g. Council Member Charlie San Miguel h. Council Member George J. Altgelt i. Council Member Roberto Balli
VI D. Financial planning 4) HUD funding and meeting expenditure ratios XII. Adjournment at approximately 1:00 p.m. for Golf Team Building Activity
Feb 09, 2018 Special City Council Strategic Planning Meeting
I. Call to Order at 9:00 a.m. II. Pledge of Allegiance Ill. Moment of Silence IV. Roll Call
City Manager's Presentations Transportation Planning & Infrastructure 1) Presentation on (International Bridge 4) World Trade Bridge improvements project 2) Presentation on the concept of an International Bridge #5
B. Downtown Redevelopment 2) Proposed Hotel / Convention Center project status update & informational presentation C. Economic Development 1) Presentation on requirements and options on repurposing of sports venue sales tax to 4A/4B Economic Development use, other state options and paying off existing debt obligations
Economic Development 2) Presentation by Angelou Economics on the economic development recommendations formulated on the Comprehensive Plan in order to formulate a competitive package for investors and discussion on recommendations by City Council to establish criteria and/or guidelines regarding requests for Chapter 380 Agreements and Tax Abatement Agreements and on agreements for private/public partnerships (P3's). 3) Presentation by CDS Consultants on considerations for a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone policy that establishes criteria for developers to participate with the City of Laredo as an economic development tool
City Manager's Presentations Transportation Planning & Infrastructure 3) Metropolitan Planning Organization & Texas Department of Transportation on-going and future projects in the Laredo District 5) Regional Mobility Authority presentation on current / future projects VIII. Recess
Continuation of Presentations: Presentation on the permitted amusement redemption machine establishments, ordinance, fees and recent enforcement efforts
Open discussion regarding pending and future City Council priorities: a. Mayor Pete Saenz b. Council Member Rudy Gonzalez c. Council Member Vidal Rodriguez d. Council Member & Mayor Pro Tempore Alex Perez, Jr. e. Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. f. Council Member Nelly Vielma g. Council Member Charlie San Miguel h. Council Member George J. Altgelt i. Council Member Roberto Balli
VI D. Financial planning 4) HUD funding and meeting expenditure ratios XII. Adjournment at approximately 1:00 p.m. for Golf Team Building Activity