Recognizing the 2018 Karate World Champions representing Amici Bad Boys International Martial Arts, instructed by Grand Master Mike Cortez.
Recognizing the Laredo Girls Rugby Team for being Silver State Champions and South Texas State Champions and recognizing the Laredo Boys Rugby Team for being Bronze State Champions and Texas Rising Stars. Both teams have also given back to the Laredo community by performing more than 200 volunteer hours with different local organizations.
*A portion of this video is without audio* I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. MOMENT OF SILENCE IV. ROLL CALL
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VETERAN RECOGNITION a. Honoring Hero Flight Veterans - David Rankin - World War II, Manuel Ramirez - Korean War and Heriberto Saldivar - Vietnam War as members of the United States Military and recognizing their distinguished service to our country.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES a. Appointment by Council Member George Altgelt of George Mapus to the City Utilities Advisory Commission.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance ratifying the execution of the contract amendment from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in the amount of $151,870.00 for a total of $5,574,106.00 for FY2018 and $5,535,050.00 for FY2019 and amending the FY 2018-2019 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Nutritionist, R36 position for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to continue to provide nutrition education and food supplemental services to high risk women and children for the term period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2019.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant no. TX-2018-079-00 in the amount of $437,379.00 with a 15% local match and to amend the FY2018 Transit Capital Grants by appropriating $243,038.00 in additional revenues and $248,049.00 in expenditures resulting in a drawdown of fund balance in the amount of $5,011.00. This FTA grant is a Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Program authorized under the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) act and will be used to replace one (1) heavy-duty bus and (1) paratransit van that have met their useful life benchmark (ULB).
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 19.179 acres, as further described by Metes & Bounds in Exhibit A, located South of Soria Dr. and East of US Hwy 83, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-73-2018 District I
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 5.26 acre tract as further described by Metes & Bounds in Exhibit A, located at West of Katiana Dr., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-76-2018 District I
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 7.45 acre tract as further described by Metes & Bounds in Exhibit A, located at South of S. Texas Ave., and West of Katiana Dr. from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-77-2018 District I
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 1.6432 acre tract, as further described by Metes & Bounds Exhibit A, located at 4200 Jaime Zapata Memorial Highway, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District), B-1 (Limited Business District) and B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-75-2018 District II
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Las Blancas Residential Subdivision, located at 8201 Mejia Rd., from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support this zone change and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-71-2018 District II
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 5.37 acres as further described by Metes & Bounds in Exhibit A, located East of Casa Verde Rd., and South of Lucia Ct, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1 A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the proposed zone change and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-53.B-2018 District V
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a Children's Amusement Services (Outdoors) on Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, San Jose Subdivision, located at 6321 and 6323 Casa Del Sol Blvd; providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. ZC-67-2018 District V
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for vehicle/truck storage and business storage on Lot 1, Block 1, JDK, located at 23909 F.M. 1472 Rd; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. ZC-72-2018 District VII
PUBLIC HEARINGS 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 Lot 11, Block 573, Western Division, located at 2601 San Bernardo Ave.; providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. ZC-78-2018 District VIII
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4A, Block 1, Vista Hermosa Subdivision, Unit III, located at 5507 McPherson Rd., from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial of the zone change. Therefore the applicant has since exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to Citv Council. ZC-66-2018 District V
(a) RESOLUTIONS 2018-R-128A Resolution renaming the Taylor Ball Park located at 400 W. Taylor to the Dr. Ike's Ball Park.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Council Member Roberto Balli Discussion with possible action for the City of Laredo to participate and support the Binational Border Festival for Equality including a Bridge Ceremony, Parade, and Music Festival. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. and Mayor Pro-Tempore Charlie San Miguel)
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Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma Discussion with possible action as part of our contract to require Webb County Elections Office to maintain an accessible registry of requestor name and number of applications to vote by mail provided per person and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt)
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez Discussion with possible action to direct City Manager to install an entrance sign, restrooms, windows and mural at the SOLA Center (South Laredo Nature and Birding Center) located at 3712 U.S. Highway 83 South and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District III priority funds will be used for these improvements.
EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any posted agenda item when authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and/or 551.086 (Economic Development). Following closed session, the open meeting will reconvene at which time action, if any, may be taken. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1) (A) to consult with attorney on pending litigation in Case Number: 2018CVF00129902; City of Laredo vs. Western Summit Constructors, Inc/Mc Allen Construction, Inc, a Joint Venture; Dannebaum Engineering Company-McAllen, LLC; Dannebaum Engineering Company-Laredo and Patterson Pump Company and return to open session for possible action.
SECOND PUBLIC HEARING 13. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 19.28 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 1 (City of Laredo Fire Station No. 13 Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and east of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 14. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 14.33 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 2 (J. O. Alvarez Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 15. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 4.65 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 3 (Gerardo Rodriguez Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and east of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 16. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 2.9455 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 4 (Modern Construction Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 17. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 6 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 5 (Angulo Properties Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 18. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 51.77 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 6 (Rozum Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and east of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 19. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 3.75 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 7 (Barranco Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 20. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of B-1 (Limited Business District) on a tract of land totaling 50.24 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 8 (Santa Isabel Subdivision Tract), north at the intersection of F.M. 1472 and Santa Isabel Creek, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 21. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 1.7225 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 9 (Lot 11-E Ranchitos Los Minerales IV Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and east of El Primero, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 22. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 3.1699 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 10 (Tract 29 Ranchitos Los Minerales IV Tract), south of F.M. 1472 and west of Silver Mines Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 23. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 17.91 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 11 (MAPI Properties Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and west of FM 3338, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 24. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 15.284 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 12 (Nixon Ranch Tract), north at the intersection of F.M. 1472 and Vidal Cantu Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 25. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 254.017 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 13 (H2, Hurd Urban Development Tract), east of I-35 and north of Bob Bullock/Loop 20, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 26. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of R-3 (Multi-family Residential District) on a tract of land totaling 0.1579 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 14 (Maxopress Tract), north of SH 359 and east of Serrano Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 27. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 13.62 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 15 (Alarcon Tract), south of SH 359 and west of EG Ranch Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 28. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of AG (Agriculture District) on a tract of land totaling 17.61 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 16 (Francisco Guerra, Jr. Tract), north of SH 359 and east of San Carlos Subdivision Phase II, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 29. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) on a tract of land totaling 86.17 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 17 (Martinez Tract), east of Bob Bullock Lp. and north of SH 359, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 30. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 298.42 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 18 (Killam #1 Tract), north of Bob Bullock/Loop 20 and west of I-35, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 31. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 140.95 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 19 (Killam #2 Tract), north of Bob Bullock/Loop 20 and west of I-35, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Items X 32, X 33, & X 34 (Part 1 of 3)
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 32. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, Amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 6 (Pay Administration), of the City Code of Ordinances specifically Section 2-87.7(c)(12)(a), by providing for a 2.0% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for pay grades R23 to R30, a 1.5% COLA adjustment for pay grades R31 to R39, and a 1.0% COLA adjustment for pay grades R40 to W45 to the existing wage schedule and to all City employees, with the exception of Interns, Cooperative Education Program employees (CO-OPS), Elected Officials, Temporary Contract Labor employees, and employees subject to any Collective Bargaining Agreement; the adjustment to the existing wage schedule includes an adjustment to the minimum pay to $11.00 per hour; providing for a repealing clause; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date of October 1, 2018. 33. Amending the City of Laredo Leave Ordinance and the Code of Ordinances as follows: Chapter 2, Article II, Division 3 Leave Policy, Sec. 2-58, Sec. 2-59 and Sec. 2-60 by adding one additional Personal Holiday; limiting annual leave accumulation and payout to 176 hours and eliminating sick leave payout for employees hired on or after October 1, 2018, except for employees subject to any Collective Bargaining Agreement; providing for a repealing clause; and providing for a severability clause. 34. An ordinance establishing an Employee Retiree Incentive Program for employees who retire between October 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019 with the exception of employees subject to any Collective Bargaining Agreement; providing for a repealing clause, severability clause, and an effective date of October 1, 2018.
Items XI 35, XI 36 (Part 1 of 2), XI 37 (Part 1 of 3), & XI 38
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 35. 2018-0-122 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a bar on Lot 2A, Block 2, Lago Del Mar Subdivision, Unit VII, located at 2511 E Del Mar Blvd., Suite 2; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-65-2018 District V 36. 2018-0-123 Adopting the proposed Annual Budget for fiscal year 2018-2019 by appropriating the revenues, expenditures and balances reported therein for the year beginning October 1, 2018, and ending September 30, 2019, consistent with the financial plan described in said annual budget (see exhibit "A") and motions approved by City Council at public workshop (see exhibit "B") and authorizing the City Manager to implement said Annual Budget. (AS AMENDED) 37. 2018-O-124 Providing that the property tax rate (revenue) be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.634000 per $100 value, which is effectively a 5.05 percent increase in the tax rate (revenue). This tax rate will have a Maintenance and Operation Rate of $0.488732 per $100 value and a Interest and Sinking Fund Rate of $0.145268 per $100 value for the levy and the collection of General and Special Ad Valorem taxes for the City of Laredo for Tax Year 2018 and Fiscal Year 2018-2019. 38. 2018-O-125 Amending Chapter 19, motor vehicles and traffic, Article VIII, stopping, standing or parking, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Laredo, specifically adding subsection 19-364 (25) which establishes a section of the north side of Park St., between San Bernardo Ave and Santa Maria Ave., as a "No Parking/Tow Away" zone from the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m; providing for severability and for effective date and publication.
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. XII (a) RESOLUTIONS 39. 2018-R-127 Authorizing the City Manager to execute the renewal of a Clinical Affiliation Agreement between the City of Laredo Fire Department and Laredo Texas Hospital Company, L.P., DBA Laredo Medical Center. Laredo Fire Department provides its Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic students with clinical training available at Laredo Medical Center. 41. 2018-R-129 Adopting the 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Program of the City of Laredo. XII (b) MOTIONS 43. Consideration for approval to ratify change order no. 4, an increase of $3,250.00 to the construction contract with Romo Contractor, LLC, for the Transitional Housing located at 1517 Washington Street. This change order no. 4 allows for the installation of wood floors and to add five (5) calendar days to the construction contract time. Current construction contract amount with this change order is $155,720.88. Current construction contract time with this change order is two hundred five (205) calendar days. Completion date for the project is scheduled for October 2018. Funding is available in the CDBG 40th Action Year Grant. 44. Consideration for approval of the Riverbank Drive Extension Project as complete, approval of change order no. 2, a decrease of $14,715.00 for credit on street signs and street lights allowance, release of retainage, and approval of final payment in the amount of $82,442.61 to Martinez Paving Co., Inc., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $674,942.49. Funding is available in the 2016 CO Issue. 45. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to Data Transfer Solutions, LLC, San Antonio, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $278,880.00 to create and establish the City of Laredo Pavement Management System. The work shall be completed in one hundred fifty (150) days from notice to proceed, approximately by February 2019. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Funds. 46. Consideration to award a Professional Services Contract to Canales, Garza, & Baum, PLLC, Certified Public Accountants for a period of two (2) years in an amount not to exceed $93,000.00 for each fiscal year in order to provide audit services for fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 and for fiscal year ending September 30, 2019. Audit fees will be allocated to the professional services line item among the different funds to be audited. This contract is subject to future budget appropriations. 47. Authorizing the City Manager to allow the Fire Chief to approve Fireworks Displays within the city limits of Laredo. Applicants must meet the Fire Code Requirements and obtain permits from the City of Laredo Fire Marshal's Office and the State Fire Marshal's Office as required by local ordinance and state law. 48. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a contract amendment for professional services with Sandra Leyendecker, DVM for veterinary services to include: general health and welfare of the shelter animals, spay and neuter surgeries, vaccinations, emergency animal health care, and any other related matters at Laredo Animal Care Services; adding an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 and extending the contract through September 30, 2019. Funding is available in the Animal Care Services Budget. 49. Authorizing the City Manager to renew the existing annual software maintenance agreements to Tyler Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $63,668.49 and approve a new service agreement to add the Tyler Content Manager (TCM) module in the amount of $30,809.00 for a total of $94,477.49. The annual software maintenance agreements begin October 1, 2018 and end September 30, 2019 Funding is available in the FY 2018-2019 Municipal Court Technology Fund budget. 50. Authorizing the City Manager to donate two (2) 2009 Ford Crown Victoria to the Orange Grove Police Department. The vehicles because of use and time and incompatibility have no value for the purpose for which they were originally intended and have fully depreciated. These vehicles will be used for law enforcement purposes by the donee to the extent usable. The City of Laredo Police Department donates the vehicles as is and does not assume any liability associated with their use after they have been transferred. The vehicles were purchased with the 2008 CO. Bond. 51. Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with the sole source provider, Utility Associates, Inc., in the amount of $67,500.00 for the purchase of fifteen (15) Body Worn Video Camera Systems for Police Department patrol vehicles. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund - Body Worn Camera Project. 52. Consideration to award contract FY18-035 to Paymentus Corporation, Charlotte, North Carolina, in an estimated annual amount of $505,000.00, based on current city volume of transactions. This contract will provide a payment and collection processing system for the City of Laredo Utilities, Tax and other City Departments. The objective of this contract is to improve the customer service experience with increased payment options (to include credit cards). The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning the date of its execution and is subject to future volume of transactions. This contract can be extended for three (3) additional one year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding for this contract will be covered by revenues generated from 3% convenience fee. 53. Consideration to renew and amend supply contract FY16-064 for an increase of 25% to the following low bidders: a. Sections I and II to Ferguson Waterworks, Brownsville, Texas in a new amount of up to $656,882.18; b. Section III to Core & Main (formerly HD Supply Waterworks), Atlanta, Georgia in a new amount of up to $177,274.40; c. Section IV to Fortiline Inc., Concord, North Carolina in a new amount of up to $120,362.50. Original Contract Total: $763,615.26 Total Contract Increase $190,903.82 New Contract Total $954,519.08 for the purchase of mechanical joint fittings, brass fittings, copper pipe, repair clamps, and valve boxes for the Utilities Department. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This will be the second extension and contract may be extended for three, additional one (1) year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. These materials are purchased on an as needed basis by the Utilities Department- Water Operations for construction and repair projects. Funding is available in the Water and Waste Water Funds. 54. Consideration to award annual supply contract FY18-079 to sole bidder Stanbio Laboratory, San Antonio, Texas in an annual amount not to exceed $135,000.00 for the purchase of HemoPoint H2 Microcuvettes for the City of Laredo Health Department. This annual supply contract allows for the purchase of microcuvettes 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. The contract may be extended for four (4), additional one-year periods upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Health Department Fund. 55. Consideration to award annual supply contract FY18-085 for the purchase of automotive batteries for the Fleet Department to the low bidder Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo, TX, in annual amount of up to $115,000.00. These batteries will be purchased on an as needed basis for all City fleet vehicles. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year, and is subject to future appropriations, beginning as of the date of its execution. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 56. Consideration to renew contract FY16-065 to the low bidder Core & Main (formerly HD Supply Waterworks), Atlanta, Georgia, in an amount up to $249,465.05 for the purchase of fire hydrants and repair kits for the City of Laredo's Utilities Department. This contract will be for a one year period. This is the second extension and contract can be extended three additional one-year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Utilities Water Fund. 57. Consideration to renew supply contract number FY17-033 to the following bidders: 1. Sections I, II, III, VII, and VIII to HD Supply Waterworks, Atlanta, Georgia in an amount up to $102,715.84; 2. Section V to Ferguson Waterworks, Mission, Texas in an amount up to $189,154.55; 3. Sections IV and VI to Aguaworks Pipe & Supply, Brownsville, Texas in an amount up to $63,333.32. for the purchase of rubber couplings, PVC pipe, and related materials for the Utilities Department. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. These materials shall be purchased on an as needed basis by the Utilities Department- Water Operations for construction and repair projects. This is the first extension and contract may be extended for three additional one year periods each upon mutual agreement. Funding is available in the Utilities Department Fund, FY 2018-2019. 58. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute DIR Lease Contract with Toshiba Business Solutions, Dallas, Texas for the installation and implementation of Docuware (document) Management System. This is a forty-eight (48) month period lease agreement for a total lease contract amount of $215,553.00. This lease agreement is through Texas Department of Information Resources Contract #DIR-TSO-3042. This contract is subject to future appropriations and funding for the lease payments shall be available in respective user departments' budget. 59. Consideration to award annual parts/service contract FY18-091 to the sole bidder RDO Equipment, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $150,000.00 for repairs to the City's John Deere heavy equipment. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract allows for three additional, one year extensions upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in Fleet Department Fund. 60. Consideration to award annual service contract FY18-092 to the sole bidder, LED Electric and Lighting Contractor, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $600,000.00 for electrical repair services to include, but not limited to: minor repairs, maintenance of various systems, subsystems, and/or equipment devices for various City Departments. 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 four extension periods. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in respective departmental budget. 63. Consideration to ratify the issuance of an emergency purchase order by the City Manager in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00 to United Rentals, San Antonio, Texas for the rental of two (2) 7500 GPM skid mounted diesel pumps, associated 18" HDPE by-pass pipe, manifold, and fittings for the El Pico Water Treatment Plant Intermediate Pump Station. Funding is available in the Water Works Operations Fund. 64. Consideration to ratify the issuance of a purchase order by the City Manager in the amount of $54,563.02 to Massengale Armature Works, San Antonio, Texas for the labor and parts to repair a Fairbanks Morse 300 HP submersible pump at the Jefferson Water Treatment Plant for the Utilities Department. Funding is available in the Water Works Operations Fund.
2018-O-124 Providing that the property tax rate (revenue) be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.634000 per $100 value, which is effectively a 5.05 percent increase in the tax rate (revenue). This tax rate will have a Maintenance and Operation Rate of $0.488732 per $100 value and a Interest and Sinking Fund Rate of $0.145268 per $100 value for the levy and the collection of General and Special Ad Valorem taxes for the City of Laredo for Tax Year 2018 and Fiscal Year 2018-2019.
An ordinance establishing an Employee Retiree Incentive Program for employees who retire between October 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019 with the exception of employees subject to any Collective Bargaining Agreement; providing for a repealing clause, severability clause, and an effective date of October 1, 2018.
Authorizing the City Manager for the award of a construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Davila Construction, Inc., San Antonio/Laredo,Texas in the amount of $2,211,500.00 for the North Laredo Waste Water Treatment Plant Administration Building Project. The contract time is one hundred eighty (180) working days. Funding is available in the 2017 Sewer Revenue Bond.
An ordinance establishing an Employee Retiree Incentive Program for employees who retire between October 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019 with the exception of employees subject to any Collective Bargaining Agreement; providing for a repealing clause, severability clause, and an effective date of October 1, 2018.
2018-0-123 Adopting the proposed Annual Budget for fiscal year 2018-2019 by appropriating the revenues, expenditures and balances reported therein for the year beginning October 1, 2018, and ending September 30, 2019, consistent with the financial plan described in said annual budget (see exhibit "A") and motions approved by City Council at public workshop (see exhibit "B") and authorizing the City Manager to implement said Annual Budget. (AS AMENDED)
2018-O-124 Providing that the property tax rate (revenue) be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.634000 per $100 value, which is effectively a 5.05 percent increase in the tax rate (revenue). This tax rate will have a Maintenance and Operation Rate of $0.488732 per $100 value and a Interest and Sinking Fund Rate of $0.145268 per $100 value for the levy and the collection of General and Special Ad Valorem taxes for the City of Laredo for Tax Year 2018 and Fiscal Year 2018-2019.
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.
Presentation with discussion and possible action on negotiating employment contracts with appointed officials who are subject to confirmation by the City Council, and any other matters incident thereto.
Consideration to grant a License Agreement to the United States Customs and Border Protection and the US Army Corp of Engineers for purposes of conducting a Right of Entry for Survey on the City of Laredo's 926.998 acres of farmland located in La Grulla, Star County, Texas that will include environmental assessments, property surveys, appraisals and any such work incidental to the government's assessment of the property for possible future acquisition as needed for construction of the border wall, with a presentation by John Smith and Megan Eyes of the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Texas, regarding the request for Right of Entry.
Discussion with possible action on identifying, developing, and approving the specific goals and performance objectives deemed necessary for the proper operation of the City, and which achieve the City's policy objectives, for use as criteria in the City Manager's future performance evaluations in accordance with Section 3 of the City Manager's Employment Agreement.
Approving the property tax revenue increase for the fiscal year 2018-2019 budget as required by the Texas Local Government Code Section 102.007, said increase being $4,465,434.00 or 5.49%. The amount is due entirely to increases in property tax valuations and new property added to the tax roll and not due to any increase in the current tax rate of $.634000.
Discussion with possible action on identifying, developing, and approving the specific goals and performance objectives deemed necessary for the proper operation of the City, and which achieve the City's policy objectives, for use as criteria in the City Manager's future performance evaluations in accordance with Section 3 of the City Manager's Employment Agreement.
Presentation by the Chief Innovations Officer regarding Council's request to evaluate any cost savings associated with the consolidation of the Tax Department, with possible action.
XV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 72. 2018-RT-07 Authorizing the City Manager to execute the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant no. TX-2018-078-00, Section 5307 in the amount of $3,401,493.00 authorized under the new Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act Transportation Bill. Funding will be for Operating and Capital Assistance to the El Metro Bus Operations. The required local match for this grant will be funded with the Transit's Local Sales Tax. XVI. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to Data Transfer Solutions, LLC, San Antonio, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $278,880.00 to create and establish the City of Laredo Pavement Management System. The work shall be completed in one hundred fifty (150) days from notice to proceed, approximately by February 2019. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Funds.
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez 1. Discussion with possible action to instruct the City Manager to authorize staff to install speed hump, under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy, and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps, instead of a speed cushion, which is currently required under the policy, and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District II Priority Funds will be used for this project. 1. One (1) speed hump on Cheyenne Ln., between Wichita and Comanche Loop $2,500.00; 2. One (1) speed hump on the 2900 block of south Martin $2,500.00. 2. Discussion with possible action to instruct City Manager to authorize staff to develop an MOU with LISD on the purchase and installation of 2 LED signs one for DD Hachar Elementary and one for J A Kawas Elementary to be purchased through City Council District II priority funds.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt 1. Discussion and possible action to have the building, utilities, and planning departments track the time when permit applications are filed until the time they are approved. 2. Discussion and possible action to go on a nationwide search for a certified Planner with all of the accreditations and academic pedigrees. 3. Discussion with possible action to instruct the City Manager to authorize staff to install speed humps, under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy, and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps, instead of a speed cushion, which is currently required under the policy, and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District VII Priority Funds will be used for this project. 1. Two (2) speed humps on Bedford Dr, between New Castle Dr and Candlewood Rd $5,000.00; 2. Two (2) speed humps on Broadcrest Dr, between Antonia St. & Berkeley Dr. $5,000.00; 3. Two (2) speed humps on Lindenwood Dr, between Idylwood Ln and Andrew Ave. $5,000.00; 4. Two (2) speed humps on Eden Ln, between Andrew Ave and E Del Mar Blvd. $5,000.00.
Request by Council Member Roberto Balli Discussion with possible action to have all City parking lots in downtown open to the public at night, and any matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to implement District 8 Safety in Schools Program by adding LED lighting, sidewalks and Security cameras to the areas immediately outside of District 8 schools, and any matters incident thereto. City Council District VIII Priority Funds will be used for this project
Request by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez 1. Discussion with possible action on implementing the last phase of the rebranding project with the installation of the remaining 75 sign posts in the Heights area and to order the remaining LED lights. City Council District III priority funds will be used for these improvements. 3. Discussion with possible action on trash/debris accumulating in front of properties and reporting procedures for cleaning and enforcement.
Supplemental Agenda Item I & XVII
I. MOTIONS 1. Consideration for approval of change order no. 1, an increase of $80,000.00 to the construction contract with Summit Building and Design, Laredo, Texas, for the Santo Nino Community Center Phase II (Re-Bid). This change order is to add back into the scope of work items which had been value-engineered since the onset. By returning these items to the scope under the control of the general contractor, the work can be expedited to remain on schedule for project completion. Current construction contract amount with this change order is $1,057,350.00. Completion date for the project is scheduled for November 2018. Funding is available in the 2016 CO. and 2017 CO. XVII. ADJOURN
Sep 17, 2018 City Council
Recognizing the 2018 Karate World Champions representing Amici Bad Boys International Martial Arts, instructed by Grand Master Mike Cortez.
Recognizing the Laredo Girls Rugby Team for being Silver State Champions and South Texas State Champions and recognizing the Laredo Boys Rugby Team for being Bronze State Champions and Texas Rising Stars. Both teams have also given back to the Laredo community by performing more than 200 volunteer hours with different local organizations.
*A portion of this video is without audio* I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. MOMENT OF SILENCE IV. ROLL CALL
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VETERAN RECOGNITION a. Honoring Hero Flight Veterans - David Rankin - World War II, Manuel Ramirez - Korean War and Heriberto Saldivar - Vietnam War as members of the United States Military and recognizing their distinguished service to our country.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES a. Appointment by Council Member George Altgelt of George Mapus to the City Utilities Advisory Commission.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance ratifying the execution of the contract amendment from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in the amount of $151,870.00 for a total of $5,574,106.00 for FY2018 and $5,535,050.00 for FY2019 and amending the FY 2018-2019 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Nutritionist, R36 position for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to continue to provide nutrition education and food supplemental services to high risk women and children for the term period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2019.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the United States Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant no. TX-2018-079-00 in the amount of $437,379.00 with a 15% local match and to amend the FY2018 Transit Capital Grants by appropriating $243,038.00 in additional revenues and $248,049.00 in expenditures resulting in a drawdown of fund balance in the amount of $5,011.00. This FTA grant is a Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Grant Program authorized under the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) act and will be used to replace one (1) heavy-duty bus and (1) paratransit van that have met their useful life benchmark (ULB).
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 19.179 acres, as further described by Metes & Bounds in Exhibit A, located South of Soria Dr. and East of US Hwy 83, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-73-2018 District I
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 5.26 acre tract as further described by Metes & Bounds in Exhibit A, located at West of Katiana Dr., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-76-2018 District I
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 7.45 acre tract as further described by Metes & Bounds in Exhibit A, located at South of S. Texas Ave., and West of Katiana Dr. from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-77-2018 District I
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 1.6432 acre tract, as further described by Metes & Bounds Exhibit A, located at 4200 Jaime Zapata Memorial Highway, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District), B-1 (Limited Business District) and B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-75-2018 District II
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Las Blancas Residential Subdivision, located at 8201 Mejia Rd., from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support this zone change and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-71-2018 District II
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 5.37 acres as further described by Metes & Bounds in Exhibit A, located East of Casa Verde Rd., and South of Lucia Ct, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1 A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the proposed zone change and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-53.B-2018 District V
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a Children's Amusement Services (Outdoors) on Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, San Jose Subdivision, located at 6321 and 6323 Casa Del Sol Blvd; providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. ZC-67-2018 District V
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for vehicle/truck storage and business storage on Lot 1, Block 1, JDK, located at 23909 F.M. 1472 Rd; providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit. ZC-72-2018 District VII
PUBLIC HEARINGS 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 Lot 11, Block 573, Western Division, located at 2601 San Bernardo Ave.; providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. ZC-78-2018 District VIII
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4A, Block 1, Vista Hermosa Subdivision, Unit III, located at 5507 McPherson Rd., from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial of the zone change. Therefore the applicant has since exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to Citv Council. ZC-66-2018 District V
(a) RESOLUTIONS 2018-R-128A Resolution renaming the Taylor Ball Park located at 400 W. Taylor to the Dr. Ike's Ball Park.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Council Member Roberto Balli Discussion with possible action for the City of Laredo to participate and support the Binational Border Festival for Equality including a Bridge Ceremony, Parade, and Music Festival. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. and Mayor Pro-Tempore Charlie San Miguel)
Supplemental Agenda Item II A2
Request by Council Member Nelly Vielma Discussion with possible action as part of our contract to require Webb County Elections Office to maintain an accessible registry of requestor name and number of applications to vote by mail provided per person and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt)
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez Discussion with possible action to direct City Manager to install an entrance sign, restrooms, windows and mural at the SOLA Center (South Laredo Nature and Birding Center) located at 3712 U.S. Highway 83 South and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District III priority funds will be used for these improvements.
EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any posted agenda item when authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and/or 551.086 (Economic Development). Following closed session, the open meeting will reconvene at which time action, if any, may be taken. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1) (A) to consult with attorney on pending litigation in Case Number: 2018CVF00129902; City of Laredo vs. Western Summit Constructors, Inc/Mc Allen Construction, Inc, a Joint Venture; Dannebaum Engineering Company-McAllen, LLC; Dannebaum Engineering Company-Laredo and Patterson Pump Company and return to open session for possible action.
SECOND PUBLIC HEARING 13. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 19.28 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 1 (City of Laredo Fire Station No. 13 Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and east of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 14. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 14.33 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 2 (J. O. Alvarez Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 15. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 4.65 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 3 (Gerardo Rodriguez Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and east of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 16. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 2.9455 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 4 (Modern Construction Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 17. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 6 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 5 (Angulo Properties Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 18. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 51.77 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 6 (Rozum Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and east of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 19. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 3.75 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 7 (Barranco Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 20. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of B-1 (Limited Business District) on a tract of land totaling 50.24 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 8 (Santa Isabel Subdivision Tract), north at the intersection of F.M. 1472 and Santa Isabel Creek, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 21. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 1.7225 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 9 (Lot 11-E Ranchitos Los Minerales IV Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and east of El Primero, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 22. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 3.1699 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 10 (Tract 29 Ranchitos Los Minerales IV Tract), south of F.M. 1472 and west of Silver Mines Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 23. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 17.91 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 11 (MAPI Properties Tract), north of F.M. 1472 and west of FM 3338, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 24. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 15.284 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 12 (Nixon Ranch Tract), north at the intersection of F.M. 1472 and Vidal Cantu Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 25. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 254.017 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 13 (H2, Hurd Urban Development Tract), east of I-35 and north of Bob Bullock/Loop 20, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 26. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of R-3 (Multi-family Residential District) on a tract of land totaling 0.1579 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 14 (Maxopress Tract), north of SH 359 and east of Serrano Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 27. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 13.62 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 15 (Alarcon Tract), south of SH 359 and west of EG Ranch Rd., as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 28. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of AG (Agriculture District) on a tract of land totaling 17.61 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 16 (Francisco Guerra, Jr. Tract), north of SH 359 and east of San Carlos Subdivision Phase II, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 29. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) on a tract of land totaling 86.17 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 17 (Martinez Tract), east of Bob Bullock Lp. and north of SH 359, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 30. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 298.42 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 18 (Killam #1 Tract), north of Bob Bullock/Loop 20 and west of I-35, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code. 31. Second Public Hearing and discussion of the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing District) on a tract of land totaling 140.95 acres, more or less, as described by metes and bounds in the attached Exhibit "A", and known as annexation Tract 19 (Killam #2 Tract), north of Bob Bullock/Loop 20 and west of I-35, as required by Section 43.063 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Items X 32, X 33, & X 34 (Part 1 of 3)
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 32. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, Amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 6 (Pay Administration), of the City Code of Ordinances specifically Section 2-87.7(c)(12)(a), by providing for a 2.0% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for pay grades R23 to R30, a 1.5% COLA adjustment for pay grades R31 to R39, and a 1.0% COLA adjustment for pay grades R40 to W45 to the existing wage schedule and to all City employees, with the exception of Interns, Cooperative Education Program employees (CO-OPS), Elected Officials, Temporary Contract Labor employees, and employees subject to any Collective Bargaining Agreement; the adjustment to the existing wage schedule includes an adjustment to the minimum pay to $11.00 per hour; providing for a repealing clause; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date of October 1, 2018. 33. Amending the City of Laredo Leave Ordinance and the Code of Ordinances as follows: Chapter 2, Article II, Division 3 Leave Policy, Sec. 2-58, Sec. 2-59 and Sec. 2-60 by adding one additional Personal Holiday; limiting annual leave accumulation and payout to 176 hours and eliminating sick leave payout for employees hired on or after October 1, 2018, except for employees subject to any Collective Bargaining Agreement; providing for a repealing clause; and providing for a severability clause. 34. An ordinance establishing an Employee Retiree Incentive Program for employees who retire between October 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019 with the exception of employees subject to any Collective Bargaining Agreement; providing for a repealing clause, severability clause, and an effective date of October 1, 2018.
Items XI 35, XI 36 (Part 1 of 2), XI 37 (Part 1 of 3), & XI 38
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 35. 2018-0-122 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a bar on Lot 2A, Block 2, Lago Del Mar Subdivision, Unit VII, located at 2511 E Del Mar Blvd., Suite 2; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-65-2018 District V 36. 2018-0-123 Adopting the proposed Annual Budget for fiscal year 2018-2019 by appropriating the revenues, expenditures and balances reported therein for the year beginning October 1, 2018, and ending September 30, 2019, consistent with the financial plan described in said annual budget (see exhibit "A") and motions approved by City Council at public workshop (see exhibit "B") and authorizing the City Manager to implement said Annual Budget. (AS AMENDED) 37. 2018-O-124 Providing that the property tax rate (revenue) be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.634000 per $100 value, which is effectively a 5.05 percent increase in the tax rate (revenue). This tax rate will have a Maintenance and Operation Rate of $0.488732 per $100 value and a Interest and Sinking Fund Rate of $0.145268 per $100 value for the levy and the collection of General and Special Ad Valorem taxes for the City of Laredo for Tax Year 2018 and Fiscal Year 2018-2019. 38. 2018-O-125 Amending Chapter 19, motor vehicles and traffic, Article VIII, stopping, standing or parking, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Laredo, specifically adding subsection 19-364 (25) which establishes a section of the north side of Park St., between San Bernardo Ave and Santa Maria Ave., as a "No Parking/Tow Away" zone from the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m; providing for severability and for effective date and publication.
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. XII (a) RESOLUTIONS 39. 2018-R-127 Authorizing the City Manager to execute the renewal of a Clinical Affiliation Agreement between the City of Laredo Fire Department and Laredo Texas Hospital Company, L.P., DBA Laredo Medical Center. Laredo Fire Department provides its Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic students with clinical training available at Laredo Medical Center. 41. 2018-R-129 Adopting the 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Program of the City of Laredo. XII (b) MOTIONS 43. Consideration for approval to ratify change order no. 4, an increase of $3,250.00 to the construction contract with Romo Contractor, LLC, for the Transitional Housing located at 1517 Washington Street. This change order no. 4 allows for the installation of wood floors and to add five (5) calendar days to the construction contract time. Current construction contract amount with this change order is $155,720.88. Current construction contract time with this change order is two hundred five (205) calendar days. Completion date for the project is scheduled for October 2018. Funding is available in the CDBG 40th Action Year Grant. 44. Consideration for approval of the Riverbank Drive Extension Project as complete, approval of change order no. 2, a decrease of $14,715.00 for credit on street signs and street lights allowance, release of retainage, and approval of final payment in the amount of $82,442.61 to Martinez Paving Co., Inc., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $674,942.49. Funding is available in the 2016 CO Issue. 45. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to Data Transfer Solutions, LLC, San Antonio, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $278,880.00 to create and establish the City of Laredo Pavement Management System. The work shall be completed in one hundred fifty (150) days from notice to proceed, approximately by February 2019. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Funds. 46. Consideration to award a Professional Services Contract to Canales, Garza, & Baum, PLLC, Certified Public Accountants for a period of two (2) years in an amount not to exceed $93,000.00 for each fiscal year in order to provide audit services for fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 and for fiscal year ending September 30, 2019. Audit fees will be allocated to the professional services line item among the different funds to be audited. This contract is subject to future budget appropriations. 47. Authorizing the City Manager to allow the Fire Chief to approve Fireworks Displays within the city limits of Laredo. Applicants must meet the Fire Code Requirements and obtain permits from the City of Laredo Fire Marshal's Office and the State Fire Marshal's Office as required by local ordinance and state law. 48. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a contract amendment for professional services with Sandra Leyendecker, DVM for veterinary services to include: general health and welfare of the shelter animals, spay and neuter surgeries, vaccinations, emergency animal health care, and any other related matters at Laredo Animal Care Services; adding an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 and extending the contract through September 30, 2019. Funding is available in the Animal Care Services Budget. 49. Authorizing the City Manager to renew the existing annual software maintenance agreements to Tyler Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $63,668.49 and approve a new service agreement to add the Tyler Content Manager (TCM) module in the amount of $30,809.00 for a total of $94,477.49. The annual software maintenance agreements begin October 1, 2018 and end September 30, 2019 Funding is available in the FY 2018-2019 Municipal Court Technology Fund budget. 50. Authorizing the City Manager to donate two (2) 2009 Ford Crown Victoria to the Orange Grove Police Department. The vehicles because of use and time and incompatibility have no value for the purpose for which they were originally intended and have fully depreciated. These vehicles will be used for law enforcement purposes by the donee to the extent usable. The City of Laredo Police Department donates the vehicles as is and does not assume any liability associated with their use after they have been transferred. The vehicles were purchased with the 2008 CO. Bond. 51. Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with the sole source provider, Utility Associates, Inc., in the amount of $67,500.00 for the purchase of fifteen (15) Body Worn Video Camera Systems for Police Department patrol vehicles. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund - Body Worn Camera Project. 52. Consideration to award contract FY18-035 to Paymentus Corporation, Charlotte, North Carolina, in an estimated annual amount of $505,000.00, based on current city volume of transactions. This contract will provide a payment and collection processing system for the City of Laredo Utilities, Tax and other City Departments. The objective of this contract is to improve the customer service experience with increased payment options (to include credit cards). The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning the date of its execution and is subject to future volume of transactions. This contract can be extended for three (3) additional one year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding for this contract will be covered by revenues generated from 3% convenience fee. 53. Consideration to renew and amend supply contract FY16-064 for an increase of 25% to the following low bidders: a. Sections I and II to Ferguson Waterworks, Brownsville, Texas in a new amount of up to $656,882.18; b. Section III to Core & Main (formerly HD Supply Waterworks), Atlanta, Georgia in a new amount of up to $177,274.40; c. Section IV to Fortiline Inc., Concord, North Carolina in a new amount of up to $120,362.50. Original Contract Total: $763,615.26 Total Contract Increase $190,903.82 New Contract Total $954,519.08 for the purchase of mechanical joint fittings, brass fittings, copper pipe, repair clamps, and valve boxes for the Utilities Department. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This will be the second extension and contract may be extended for three, additional one (1) year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. These materials are purchased on an as needed basis by the Utilities Department- Water Operations for construction and repair projects. Funding is available in the Water and Waste Water Funds. 54. Consideration to award annual supply contract FY18-079 to sole bidder Stanbio Laboratory, San Antonio, Texas in an annual amount not to exceed $135,000.00 for the purchase of HemoPoint H2 Microcuvettes for the City of Laredo Health Department. This annual supply contract allows for the purchase of microcuvettes 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. The contract may be extended for four (4), additional one-year periods upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Health Department Fund. 55. Consideration to award annual supply contract FY18-085 for the purchase of automotive batteries for the Fleet Department to the low bidder Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo, TX, in annual amount of up to $115,000.00. These batteries will be purchased on an as needed basis for all City fleet vehicles. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year, and is subject to future appropriations, beginning as of the date of its execution. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 56. Consideration to renew contract FY16-065 to the low bidder Core & Main (formerly HD Supply Waterworks), Atlanta, Georgia, in an amount up to $249,465.05 for the purchase of fire hydrants and repair kits for the City of Laredo's Utilities Department. This contract will be for a one year period. This is the second extension and contract can be extended three additional one-year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Utilities Water Fund. 57. Consideration to renew supply contract number FY17-033 to the following bidders: 1. Sections I, II, III, VII, and VIII to HD Supply Waterworks, Atlanta, Georgia in an amount up to $102,715.84; 2. Section V to Ferguson Waterworks, Mission, Texas in an amount up to $189,154.55; 3. Sections IV and VI to Aguaworks Pipe & Supply, Brownsville, Texas in an amount up to $63,333.32. for the purchase of rubber couplings, PVC pipe, and related materials for the Utilities Department. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. These materials shall be purchased on an as needed basis by the Utilities Department- Water Operations for construction and repair projects. This is the first extension and contract may be extended for three additional one year periods each upon mutual agreement. Funding is available in the Utilities Department Fund, FY 2018-2019. 58. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute DIR Lease Contract with Toshiba Business Solutions, Dallas, Texas for the installation and implementation of Docuware (document) Management System. This is a forty-eight (48) month period lease agreement for a total lease contract amount of $215,553.00. This lease agreement is through Texas Department of Information Resources Contract #DIR-TSO-3042. This contract is subject to future appropriations and funding for the lease payments shall be available in respective user departments' budget. 59. Consideration to award annual parts/service contract FY18-091 to the sole bidder RDO Equipment, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $150,000.00 for repairs to the City's John Deere heavy equipment. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract allows for three additional, one year extensions upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in Fleet Department Fund. 60. Consideration to award annual service contract FY18-092 to the sole bidder, LED Electric and Lighting Contractor, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $600,000.00 for electrical repair services to include, but not limited to: minor repairs, maintenance of various systems, subsystems, and/or equipment devices for various City Departments. 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 four extension periods. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in respective departmental budget. 63. Consideration to ratify the issuance of an emergency purchase order by the City Manager in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00 to United Rentals, San Antonio, Texas for the rental of two (2) 7500 GPM skid mounted diesel pumps, associated 18" HDPE by-pass pipe, manifold, and fittings for the El Pico Water Treatment Plant Intermediate Pump Station. Funding is available in the Water Works Operations Fund. 64. Consideration to ratify the issuance of a purchase order by the City Manager in the amount of $54,563.02 to Massengale Armature Works, San Antonio, Texas for the labor and parts to repair a Fairbanks Morse 300 HP submersible pump at the Jefferson Water Treatment Plant for the Utilities Department. Funding is available in the Water Works Operations Fund.
2018-O-124 Providing that the property tax rate (revenue) be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.634000 per $100 value, which is effectively a 5.05 percent increase in the tax rate (revenue). This tax rate will have a Maintenance and Operation Rate of $0.488732 per $100 value and a Interest and Sinking Fund Rate of $0.145268 per $100 value for the levy and the collection of General and Special Ad Valorem taxes for the City of Laredo for Tax Year 2018 and Fiscal Year 2018-2019.
An ordinance establishing an Employee Retiree Incentive Program for employees who retire between October 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019 with the exception of employees subject to any Collective Bargaining Agreement; providing for a repealing clause, severability clause, and an effective date of October 1, 2018.
Authorizing the City Manager for the award of a construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Davila Construction, Inc., San Antonio/Laredo,Texas in the amount of $2,211,500.00 for the North Laredo Waste Water Treatment Plant Administration Building Project. The contract time is one hundred eighty (180) working days. Funding is available in the 2017 Sewer Revenue Bond.
An ordinance establishing an Employee Retiree Incentive Program for employees who retire between October 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019 with the exception of employees subject to any Collective Bargaining Agreement; providing for a repealing clause, severability clause, and an effective date of October 1, 2018.
2018-0-123 Adopting the proposed Annual Budget for fiscal year 2018-2019 by appropriating the revenues, expenditures and balances reported therein for the year beginning October 1, 2018, and ending September 30, 2019, consistent with the financial plan described in said annual budget (see exhibit "A") and motions approved by City Council at public workshop (see exhibit "B") and authorizing the City Manager to implement said Annual Budget. (AS AMENDED)
2018-O-124 Providing that the property tax rate (revenue) be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.634000 per $100 value, which is effectively a 5.05 percent increase in the tax rate (revenue). This tax rate will have a Maintenance and Operation Rate of $0.488732 per $100 value and a Interest and Sinking Fund Rate of $0.145268 per $100 value for the levy and the collection of General and Special Ad Valorem taxes for the City of Laredo for Tax Year 2018 and Fiscal Year 2018-2019.
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.
Presentation with discussion and possible action on negotiating employment contracts with appointed officials who are subject to confirmation by the City Council, and any other matters incident thereto.
Consideration to grant a License Agreement to the United States Customs and Border Protection and the US Army Corp of Engineers for purposes of conducting a Right of Entry for Survey on the City of Laredo's 926.998 acres of farmland located in La Grulla, Star County, Texas that will include environmental assessments, property surveys, appraisals and any such work incidental to the government's assessment of the property for possible future acquisition as needed for construction of the border wall, with a presentation by John Smith and Megan Eyes of the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Texas, regarding the request for Right of Entry.
Discussion with possible action on identifying, developing, and approving the specific goals and performance objectives deemed necessary for the proper operation of the City, and which achieve the City's policy objectives, for use as criteria in the City Manager's future performance evaluations in accordance with Section 3 of the City Manager's Employment Agreement.
Approving the property tax revenue increase for the fiscal year 2018-2019 budget as required by the Texas Local Government Code Section 102.007, said increase being $4,465,434.00 or 5.49%. The amount is due entirely to increases in property tax valuations and new property added to the tax roll and not due to any increase in the current tax rate of $.634000.
Discussion with possible action on identifying, developing, and approving the specific goals and performance objectives deemed necessary for the proper operation of the City, and which achieve the City's policy objectives, for use as criteria in the City Manager's future performance evaluations in accordance with Section 3 of the City Manager's Employment Agreement.
Presentation by the Chief Innovations Officer regarding Council's request to evaluate any cost savings associated with the consolidation of the Tax Department, with possible action.
XV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 72. 2018-RT-07 Authorizing the City Manager to execute the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant no. TX-2018-078-00, Section 5307 in the amount of $3,401,493.00 authorized under the new Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act Transportation Bill. Funding will be for Operating and Capital Assistance to the El Metro Bus Operations. The required local match for this grant will be funded with the Transit's Local Sales Tax. XVI. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to Data Transfer Solutions, LLC, San Antonio, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $278,880.00 to create and establish the City of Laredo Pavement Management System. The work shall be completed in one hundred fifty (150) days from notice to proceed, approximately by February 2019. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Funds.
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez 1. Discussion with possible action to instruct the City Manager to authorize staff to install speed hump, under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy, and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps, instead of a speed cushion, which is currently required under the policy, and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District II Priority Funds will be used for this project. 1. One (1) speed hump on Cheyenne Ln., between Wichita and Comanche Loop $2,500.00; 2. One (1) speed hump on the 2900 block of south Martin $2,500.00. 2. Discussion with possible action to instruct City Manager to authorize staff to develop an MOU with LISD on the purchase and installation of 2 LED signs one for DD Hachar Elementary and one for J A Kawas Elementary to be purchased through City Council District II priority funds.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt 1. Discussion and possible action to have the building, utilities, and planning departments track the time when permit applications are filed until the time they are approved. 2. Discussion and possible action to go on a nationwide search for a certified Planner with all of the accreditations and academic pedigrees. 3. Discussion with possible action to instruct the City Manager to authorize staff to install speed humps, under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy, and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps, instead of a speed cushion, which is currently required under the policy, and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District VII Priority Funds will be used for this project. 1. Two (2) speed humps on Bedford Dr, between New Castle Dr and Candlewood Rd $5,000.00; 2. Two (2) speed humps on Broadcrest Dr, between Antonia St. & Berkeley Dr. $5,000.00; 3. Two (2) speed humps on Lindenwood Dr, between Idylwood Ln and Andrew Ave. $5,000.00; 4. Two (2) speed humps on Eden Ln, between Andrew Ave and E Del Mar Blvd. $5,000.00.
Request by Council Member Roberto Balli Discussion with possible action to have all City parking lots in downtown open to the public at night, and any matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to implement District 8 Safety in Schools Program by adding LED lighting, sidewalks and Security cameras to the areas immediately outside of District 8 schools, and any matters incident thereto. City Council District VIII Priority Funds will be used for this project
Request by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez 1. Discussion with possible action on implementing the last phase of the rebranding project with the installation of the remaining 75 sign posts in the Heights area and to order the remaining LED lights. City Council District III priority funds will be used for these improvements. 3. Discussion with possible action on trash/debris accumulating in front of properties and reporting procedures for cleaning and enforcement.
Supplemental Agenda Item I & XVII
I. MOTIONS 1. Consideration for approval of change order no. 1, an increase of $80,000.00 to the construction contract with Summit Building and Design, Laredo, Texas, for the Santo Nino Community Center Phase II (Re-Bid). This change order is to add back into the scope of work items which had been value-engineered since the onset. By returning these items to the scope under the control of the general contractor, the work can be expedited to remain on schedule for project completion. Current construction contract amount with this change order is $1,057,350.00. Completion date for the project is scheduled for November 2018. Funding is available in the 2016 CO. and 2017 CO. XVII. ADJOURN