Request by Council Member Roberto Balli 1. Discussion with possible action to enter an agreement with TryLaredo, Inc. to promote a local mountain bike race and other sporting events or tournaments/races, and any matters incident thereto.
MINUTES Approval of the minutes of September 17, 2018, September 25, 2018, and October 1,2018.
Citizen Comments (Part 1 of 2)
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.
Discussion with possible action on a requested report from staff on the City's Secondary Water Source.
Honoring Veteran Charles L. Blakeney for his service as a member of the United States Air Force and recognizing his distinguished service to our Country.
1. Discussion with possible action to clarify and amend the existing contract for financial assistance with The Latin Hall of Fame; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.) 3. Presentation by a representative of the Commercial Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) to offer an invitation to Council to a Port Laredo Meeting this December, with possible action.
Citizen Comments (Part 2 of 2)
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.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action on the presentation by the Emergency Assistance Team (EAT). (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez) 2. Discussion with possible action to provide local veterans free membership for the use of the City of Laredo Recreation Center facilities, and any matters in thereto.
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Charlie San Miguel 1. Discussion with possible action to provide three hundred (300) El Metro bus passes for students in need of transportation from the Jose A Valdez High School. The bus passes would be managed by the school administration. Funding is available from District VI promotional Fund.
Discussion with possible action to address the health risks associated with unsanitary trash and recycling containers; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Roberto Balli)
Item VII & Supplemental Agenda Item I
VII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member George Altgelt of Julian Rotnofsky to replace Alaster Love on the Economic Development Advisory Committee. 2. Appointment by Council Member George Altgelt of Carole Alexander to the Laredo Commission for Women. I. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez of Dr. Rodney H. Rodriguez to the Economic Development Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's FY 2019 Downtown TIRZ No. 1 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $72,464.00 as a result of higher tax valuations.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's FY 2019 budget by appropriating additional expenditures in the amount of $1,200,000.00 for the Sports and Community Venue Sales Tax Fund. The funds from the Sports Venue Sales Tax fund balance will be draw down to cover the replacement of the current grass at Uni-Trade with synthetic turf.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt 1. Discussion and possible action to allow for reduced water rates for those who are urban farming within city limits. 2. Discussion and possible action on the Shriners request for a vehicle to transport patients in need of medical care to the Houston/Galveston area. 3. Discussion and possible action to enter into an MOU with South Texas Advancement Resource to enter into a licensing agreement for full use of the Lowry Farm (2.5 acres and water at no charge) for the use as a living laboratory to develop a community garden and/or a Community Supported Agriculture model for the purposes of food sustainability and local food production for distribution and or sale in Laredo and local farmers markets.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending Chapter 19 (Motor vehicles and traffic), Article XII (Transit system), Divisions 2 and 5, Sections 19-562(c) and 19-601.12, of the Code of Ordinances to repeal the fixed transit service rate increase for persons 62 or over or with disabilities with El Metro/ADA paratransit identification card during off peak hours to $0.75, approved on August 21, 2017, which would have become effective October 23, 2018; provide for a $0.50 half fare rate for Medicare recipients during off peak hours; and decrease paratransit fares for El Lift Plus and El Lift Premium; providing this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for severability; and providing an effective date of October 23, 2018. The proposed fare reduction will result in a decrease of revenue of approximately $125,000.00 for the fiscal year.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 1.6484 acres, as further described by Metes and Bounds Exhibit A, located South of FM 1472 Rd.,(Mines Road) and West of Silver Mine Rd., from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. ZC-80-2018 District VII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 40.6420 acres, as further described by Metes and Bounds in Exhibit A, located South of FM 1472 Rd., and North of Vidal Cantu Rd., from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change, and though compatible with surrounding zones and land uses, Staff does not support the the proposed zone change as it does not comply with the Comprehensive Plan's designation for the Future land Use as Agricultural/Rural and Neighborhood Mixed Use. ZC-82-2018 District VII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 5.5238 acres, as further described by Metes and Bounds in Exhibit A, located Northeast of FM 1472 Rd., and North of World Trade Center Loop, from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. ZC-83-2018 District VII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 10, Block 1260, Eastern Division, located at 2202 E. Plum St., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-0 (Residential/ Office District). Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-79-2018 District IV
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by repealing Ordinance No. 2017-O-041 and authorizing a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lots 64 and 65, Block 2, North Creek Subdivision, located at 1010 E. Hillside Rd. Applicant seeks new permit to extend hours of operation and increase the building square footage intended for the proposed use. Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. ZC-81-2018 District V
An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 6 "Animals and fowl," of the Code of Ordinances, by amending Article I "In general", Section 6-1 "Definitions" to add definitions for "Community cat," "Community cat caregiver," "Eartipping," and "Trap-neuter-return;" providing that a community cat caregiver is not considered the owner, harborer, controller, custodian, keeper or responsible person of a community cat for purposes of this chapter; directing the animal care services department director to develop and administer a trap-neuter-return program designed to reduce the number of feral cats which are euthanized, to establish standards for the management of feral cats, and to provide for the minimization and abatement of nuisances caused by feral cats; exempting community cat caregivers from certain requirements of this chapter; exempting impounded, eartipped community cats from the 72 hour minimum hold; providing that community cat caregivers may reclaim impounded community cats if eartipped or for trap-neuter-return without proof of ownership; providing for cat colony permits and registration; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; and providing an effective date.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 10. 2018-0-142 Amending the FY 2018-2019 Full Time Equivalent Position Listing by adding one (1), Caseworker, R34 position for the Si Texas - Juntos For Better Health Program. Funding is from Methodist Health Care Ministries through TAMIU, and will allow the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to continue to provide early detection health care services for diabetes, chronic diseases and to integrate behavioral health screenings for the period from August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2019. 11. 2018-0-143 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a contract from the community based organization Pillar, amending the FY 2017-2018 Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $234,087.00, and amending the FY 2018-2019 Full Time Equivalent Position Listing by adding one (1) Licensed Professional Counselor, R37 position and one (1) Health Educator II, R32 position for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) HIV and Behavioral Health Services for the term from September 30, 2018 through September 29, 2019. 12. 2018-O-144 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 (26) which establishes a section of the south side of the 2000 block of Blaine St., between S. Malinche Ave. and 40 feet west of S. Malinche Ave., as a "No Parking" zone from the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m; providing for severability and for effective date and publication. 13. 2018-0-145 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 19.28 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and east of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 14. 2018-0-146 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 14.33 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 15. 2018-0-147 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 4.65 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and east of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 16. 2018-0-148 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 2.9455 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 17. 2018-0-149 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 6 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 18. 2018-0-150 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 51.77 acres, more or less, located borth of FM 1472 and east of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 19. 2018-0-151 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 3.75 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 20. 2018-0-152 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 50.24 acres, more or less, located north at the intersection of F.M. 1472 and Santa Isabel Creek, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of B-1 (Limited Business District). 21. 2018-0-153 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 1.7225 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and east of Primero, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 22. 2018-0-154 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 3.1699 acres, more or less, located south of FM 1472 and west of Silver Mines Rd., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 23. 2018-0-155 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 17.91 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of FM 3338, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 24. 2018-0-156 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 15.284 acres, more or less, located north at the intersection of FM 1472 and Vidal Cantu Rd., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 25. 2018-0-157 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 254.017 acres, more or less, located east of I-35 and north of Bob Bullock Lp./Loop 20, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 26. 2018-0-158 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 0.1579 acres, more or less, located north of SH 359 and east of Serrano Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-3 (Multi-family Residential District). 28. 2018-0-160 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 17.61 acres, more or less, located north of SH 359 and east of San Carlos Subdivision Phase II, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of AG (Agriculture District). 29. 2018-0-161 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 86.17 acres, more or less, located north of SH 359 and east of Bob Bullock Lp./Loop 20, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of AG (Agriculture District). 30. 2018-0-162 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 298.42 acres, more or less located east of I-35 and north of Union Pacific Railroad Yard (west of Port Drive Extension), providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing District). 31. 2018-0-163 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 140.95 acres, more or less located east of I-35 and north of Union Pacific Railroad Yard (east of Port Drive Extension), providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing District).
2018-0-159 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 13.62 acres, more or less, located south of SH 359 and east of EG Ranch Rd., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
Item XI 32 & Supplemental Agenda Item II
32. 2018-R-140 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement and accept reimbursement from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection/U.S. Border Patrol FY 2019 Treasury Forfeiture Fund up to $150,000.00 for joint operations overtime expenses. The City of Laredo required match will be $48,000.00 for a total amount of $198,000.00. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund. II. RESOLUTIONS 1. 2018-R-150 Resolution directing publication of notice of intention to issue City of Laredo, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, in one or more series, in the maximum principal amount of $16,250,000.00, for the purpose of: (1) planning, constructing, improving and repairing city streets and sidewalks, together with right-of-ways acquisition, and drainage, traffic and street signalization, street lighting, landscaping, railroad crossing and lighting improvements; (2) planning, acquiring and installing citywide LED street lighting; (3) acquiring, constructing and improving municipal parks and recreational facilities; (4) acquiring municipal equipment and municipal vehicles for various city departments, to wit: City Administration, Health & Welfare Department, Engineering Department, Parks and Leisure Department, Public Safety Departments, Public Works Department; Transit Department; Municipal Court Department; Traffic Department; and Animal Care Services Department; and (5) paying legal, fiscal, and engineering fees in connection with such projects. 2. 2018-R-151 Accepting a 1.859 Acre tract as a permanent public road, also known as Alta Mira Drive a north bound artery off of International Boulevard between IH 35 and Martinque. Being legally described as 1.859 acres, more or less, out of a 25.234 Acre Tract out of Leonardo Sanchez Porcion 23, Abstract No. 283, Webb County, Texas; as described by the Metes and Bounds in the attached Exhibit "A". 3. 2018-R-152 Authorizing the City Manager to execute Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) No. CSJ-0922-33-163 with the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $923,953.00 including an estimated local participation in the amount of $99,674.00 including overruns for the city improvement of traffic signals project; and repealing Resolution No. 2018-R-122. Funding is available in General Fund – improvements other than building.
41. Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder, Reim Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas, in the amount of $8,885,688.75 (which includes the base bid and alternate no. 1) for the Laredo International Airport Cargo Apron Phase 11 Reconstruction with a construction contract time of three hundred (300) 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 November 2019. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund FAA Grant #85 and #87, 90% federal funds with 10% local match. 42. Consideration to award a contract to sole source provider, TransCore L.P., for the purchase of 10,000 Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) sticker tags in the amount of $125,000.00. These AVI sticker tags are TransCore's Amtech Technology eGo® Plus Windshield sticker tags; have a protocol of 915Mhz radio frequency; are programmable beam powered; are windshield dash mounted tags and used for the Laredo Bridge System Electronic Toll Collection System. Funding is available in the Bridge System Fund. 43. Authorizing the City Manager to execute twenty-two (22) individual contracts with the following Third Party Funding recipients totaling $304,814.00 for FY 2018-2019. Funding is available in the General Fund. 44. Authorizing the City Manager to execute thirteen (13) individual contracts with the following Hotel-Motel Tax Fund recipients totaling $552,000.00 for FY 2018-2019. 45. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a one (1) year contract with Laredo Main Street in the amount of $50,000.00 for continued coordination and participation in the Texas Main Street program. This funding will allow Laredo Main Street to further its mission which is to preserve and enhance the historic character of downtown Laredo and to assist in the commercial revitalization of downtown Laredo. Funding is available in the Hotel-Motel Occupancy Tax Fund. 46. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Ruthe B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center in the amount of $100,000.00 annually for three (3) years for a total of $300,000.00. This will help the organization to program and leverage those funds into greater services to the public for physical therapy services. Funding is available in General Fund. 47. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Greater Laredo Development Foundation doing business as Laredo Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) in the amount of $560,000.00 annually for the next three (3) years for continued coordination for economic development activities for the City of Laredo. This funding will allow LEDC to plan for future projects and economic development activities. This funding is available in the General Fund ($460,000.00) & Bridge Fund ($100,000.00) for FY 2018-2019. 49. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to LNV, Inc., Laredo, Texas and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate the terms of the contract in an amount not to exceed $27,000.00 for design and preparation of plans and specifications for an Art Sculpture to be designed and built by the Martin High School welding class and to be located at the corner of South Zapata Hwy. and South Meadow (TxDot Right-of-Way). Design work is to be performed on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the 2018 CO Bond for District III Priority Funds subject to approval of Memorandum of Understanding with TXDOT and approval of a Reimbursement Resolution. 50. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Right of Entry Agreement with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to perform surveys and site assessments on City of Laredo property adjacent to the Rio Grande and Las Palmas and the Santa Rita Park area for the possible construction of an all-weather road. 51. Motion to ratify the Agreement between the City of Laredo and Laredo Baseball Select for the 2018 Latin American Baseball tournament co-sponsored by the City of Laredo and allowing for use of Slaughter Fields, Taylor Park, Anna Park and UniTrade Stadium at no cost on October 6 and 7, 2018. 52. Consideration to authorize the purchase of thirteen (13) police units from Lake Country Chevrolet, Jasper, Texas in the amount of $271,347.00. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the Goodbuy Contract Pricing Program. The units will replace unmarked units that have been sidelined due to end of service life. Funding is available in the 2017 Certificate of Obligation Issue. 53. Consideration to authorize the purchase of twelve (12) police units from Silsbee Ford, Silsbee.TX in the amount of $241,716.00. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the Goodbuy Contract Pricing Program. The units will replace unmarked units that have reached the end of their service life. Funding is available in the 2017 Certificate of Obligation Issue. 54. Consideration to award contract to LMC Corporation, San Antonio, Texas in the total amount of $120,400.00 for the HVAC system renovation upgrades to the Canseco House, located at 1415 Chihuahua. Contract improvements include: HVAC system for the first and second floors of the house. The purchase of these services shall be made utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program, Buy Board Contract No 520-16. Funding is available in the Canseco House Improvements - 2016 CO Bond and 2017 CO Bond District III Priority Funds. 55. Consideration to renew contract FY18-004 for the purchase of asphalt pot hole patch materials with Metropolitan Compounds, Pembroke Pines, Florida, in an amount up to $100,000.00. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the first of two extension periods. All the asphalt material will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Water Works Fund. 56. Consideration to amend contract FY18-009 by 25% for the purchase of trash containers and accessories with Shaefer International Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, in an additional amount up to $70,000.00 due to an increase in usage. The term of this contact shall expire on 12/4/18; new contract total amount will be $350,000.00. The Solid Waste Services Department is recommending that this contract go out for bids in January 2019. All the trash containers and accessories will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Services Department Fund. 57. Consideration to award contract FY18-032 to the sole bidder Gutierrez Machine and Welding Shop, Laredo, Texas in an amount of up to $100,000.00 for providing welding repair and fabrication services for the Solid Waste Services Department. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution; contract may be extended for one, additional one (1) year period upon mutual agreement. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Services Department Fund. 58. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of September 2018, represent a decrease of $24,431.08. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. 59. Consideration to award a purchase contract to Graybar, San Antonio, Texas for electrical materials in the amount of $71,237.40. These materials are needed for the filter building and Intermediate Pump Station electrical grounding repairs at El Pico WTP. This contract is utilizing US COMMUNITIES purchasing cooperative purchasing program's contract pricing, CONTRACT # MAIS-1340234. Square E Engineering will do the actual repairs using the existing Information & Electrical Controls Maintenance contract (FY13-068) labor rates. Funding is available in the Water Fund Water Treatment division. 60. Authorizing the City Manager to award a professional engineering contract to Garver USA from Harlingen, Texas in the amount of $105,443.00. This contract will provide design and construction phase services for improvements at the existing Sierra Vista Booster Station facility to achieve full build-out pumping capacity and redundancy. In addition engineering services are necessary for evaluation of existing El Pico Water Treatment Plant Intermediate Pump Station for the purpose of pump and motor selection bid package. Funding is available under 2016 Water Revenue Bond. 61. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 in the amount of $100,000.00 to Porras Nance Engineering of Laredo to prepare reports for decommissioning of the Colombia Water Treatment Plant, Unitec pressure analysis and storage/pumping evaluation to TCEQ. The total contract amount including this amendment will be $1,078,635.00. Funding is available in the 2015 Water Revenue Bond.
Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute contracts with U.S. and Mexico billboard, print, and electronic media vendors listed in the enclosed attachments. Media plan advertisements for the Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau will be placed beginning January 2019. The total amount is not to exceed $1,117,800.00. Funding is available in the CVB FY 2018-2019 budget.
72. Motion to waive bus fare collection to and from the 30th HEB Annual "Feast of Sharing" Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday, November 03, 2018. In partnership with the City of Laredo and El Metro Transportation, service will start at the Transit Center, 1301 Farragut St. to the Sames Auto Arena, 6700 Arena Boulevard and will continue all day. Funding will come from El Metro Operations Fund. H-E-B will cover 50% of the daily average passenger revenue in the amount of $4,100.00. XV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
2. Discussion with possible action to make the intersection of Jefferson and Convent a four-way stop and add a flashing red beacon, and any matters incident thereto. 3. Discussion with possible action to develop a "Travel Policy" for all city employees and elected/appointed officials and address the prolonged wait time at "Luggage Claim" of the Laredo International Airport; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
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.
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez 1. Status update regarding the front and back setbacks as set forth by ordinance for residential properties in order to maximize lot use, and any other matters incident thereto. 2. Discussion with possible action for CVB to consider sponsoring the Big Bad Barbeque Cook off in the amount of $6,000.00, and any other matters incident thereto. 3. Discussion with possible action to install a sidewalk along the 3000 block of Monterrey St. between S. Canada Ave. and S. India Ave. using District II Priority Funding.
Presentation of the Plan of Finance by Noe Hinojosa of Estrada-Hinojosa & Company, Inc., as it relates to the proposed issuance of new debt for various citywide projects.
64. Discussion with possible action to consider a fifth request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073(b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer James B. Boyd. 65. Discussion with possible action to consider a third request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073 (b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Jesus A. Garcia Perez.
Discussion with possible action to provide the utilities customer options to donate to local non-profit organizations when they are paying their utility bill at the counter.
Discussion with possible action on a cost analysis regarding temporary contract labor employees and any other matters incident thereto.
2018-0-159 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 13.62 acres, more or less, located south of SH 359 and east of EG Ranch Rd., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
Discussion with possible action on the City's proposal on the development of a water park to include land, cost of development and operating subsidy.
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.
Presentation by the Solid Waste Department, regarding the trash/debris clean-up throughout the City as per Council directive, with discussion and possible action.
Presentation by staff on the current evaluation and scoring method used by staff to award contracts or recommend the selection of consultants to include local preference consideration.
Discussion with possible action to formally define the use of the police substations; and any other matters incident thereto.
73 D3. Discussion with possible action to add benches, trash receptacles, grills, new signage, shades, irrigation and landscaping, exercise station, rubber soft surface, and a splash park to the Arturo Benavides Memorial Park (formerly Eastwood's Park) and to set a completion date for a ceremony scheduled for February 26, 2019; and any other matters incident thereto. XVI. ADJOURN
Oct 15, 2018 City Council
Request by Council Member Roberto Balli 1. Discussion with possible action to enter an agreement with TryLaredo, Inc. to promote a local mountain bike race and other sporting events or tournaments/races, and any matters incident thereto.
MINUTES Approval of the minutes of September 17, 2018, September 25, 2018, and October 1,2018.
Citizen Comments (Part 1 of 2)
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.
Discussion with possible action on a requested report from staff on the City's Secondary Water Source.
Honoring Veteran Charles L. Blakeney for his service as a member of the United States Air Force and recognizing his distinguished service to our Country.
1. Discussion with possible action to clarify and amend the existing contract for financial assistance with The Latin Hall of Fame; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.) 3. Presentation by a representative of the Commercial Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) to offer an invitation to Council to a Port Laredo Meeting this December, with possible action.
Citizen Comments (Part 2 of 2)
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.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action on the presentation by the Emergency Assistance Team (EAT). (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez) 2. Discussion with possible action to provide local veterans free membership for the use of the City of Laredo Recreation Center facilities, and any matters in thereto.
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Charlie San Miguel 1. Discussion with possible action to provide three hundred (300) El Metro bus passes for students in need of transportation from the Jose A Valdez High School. The bus passes would be managed by the school administration. Funding is available from District VI promotional Fund.
Discussion with possible action to address the health risks associated with unsanitary trash and recycling containers; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Roberto Balli)
Item VII & Supplemental Agenda Item I
VII. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member George Altgelt of Julian Rotnofsky to replace Alaster Love on the Economic Development Advisory Committee. 2. Appointment by Council Member George Altgelt of Carole Alexander to the Laredo Commission for Women. I. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez of Dr. Rodney H. Rodriguez to the Economic Development Advisory Committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's FY 2019 Downtown TIRZ No. 1 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $72,464.00 as a result of higher tax valuations.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's FY 2019 budget by appropriating additional expenditures in the amount of $1,200,000.00 for the Sports and Community Venue Sales Tax Fund. The funds from the Sports Venue Sales Tax fund balance will be draw down to cover the replacement of the current grass at Uni-Trade with synthetic turf.
Request by Council Member George Altgelt 1. Discussion and possible action to allow for reduced water rates for those who are urban farming within city limits. 2. Discussion and possible action on the Shriners request for a vehicle to transport patients in need of medical care to the Houston/Galveston area. 3. Discussion and possible action to enter into an MOU with South Texas Advancement Resource to enter into a licensing agreement for full use of the Lowry Farm (2.5 acres and water at no charge) for the use as a living laboratory to develop a community garden and/or a Community Supported Agriculture model for the purposes of food sustainability and local food production for distribution and or sale in Laredo and local farmers markets.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending Chapter 19 (Motor vehicles and traffic), Article XII (Transit system), Divisions 2 and 5, Sections 19-562(c) and 19-601.12, of the Code of Ordinances to repeal the fixed transit service rate increase for persons 62 or over or with disabilities with El Metro/ADA paratransit identification card during off peak hours to $0.75, approved on August 21, 2017, which would have become effective October 23, 2018; provide for a $0.50 half fare rate for Medicare recipients during off peak hours; and decrease paratransit fares for El Lift Plus and El Lift Premium; providing this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for severability; and providing an effective date of October 23, 2018. The proposed fare reduction will result in a decrease of revenue of approximately $125,000.00 for the fiscal year.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 1.6484 acres, as further described by Metes and Bounds Exhibit A, located South of FM 1472 Rd.,(Mines Road) and West of Silver Mine Rd., from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. ZC-80-2018 District VII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 40.6420 acres, as further described by Metes and Bounds in Exhibit A, located South of FM 1472 Rd., and North of Vidal Cantu Rd., from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change, and though compatible with surrounding zones and land uses, Staff does not support the the proposed zone change as it does not comply with the Comprehensive Plan's designation for the Future land Use as Agricultural/Rural and Neighborhood Mixed Use. ZC-82-2018 District VII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 5.5238 acres, as further described by Metes and Bounds in Exhibit A, located Northeast of FM 1472 Rd., and North of World Trade Center Loop, from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. ZC-83-2018 District VII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 10, Block 1260, Eastern Division, located at 2202 E. Plum St., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-0 (Residential/ Office District). Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning recommends approval of the zone change. ZC-79-2018 District IV
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by repealing Ordinance No. 2017-O-041 and authorizing a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lots 64 and 65, Block 2, North Creek Subdivision, located at 1010 E. Hillside Rd. Applicant seeks new permit to extend hours of operation and increase the building square footage intended for the proposed use. Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. ZC-81-2018 District V
An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 6 "Animals and fowl," of the Code of Ordinances, by amending Article I "In general", Section 6-1 "Definitions" to add definitions for "Community cat," "Community cat caregiver," "Eartipping," and "Trap-neuter-return;" providing that a community cat caregiver is not considered the owner, harborer, controller, custodian, keeper or responsible person of a community cat for purposes of this chapter; directing the animal care services department director to develop and administer a trap-neuter-return program designed to reduce the number of feral cats which are euthanized, to establish standards for the management of feral cats, and to provide for the minimization and abatement of nuisances caused by feral cats; exempting community cat caregivers from certain requirements of this chapter; exempting impounded, eartipped community cats from the 72 hour minimum hold; providing that community cat caregivers may reclaim impounded community cats if eartipped or for trap-neuter-return without proof of ownership; providing for cat colony permits and registration; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; and providing an effective date.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 10. 2018-0-142 Amending the FY 2018-2019 Full Time Equivalent Position Listing by adding one (1), Caseworker, R34 position for the Si Texas - Juntos For Better Health Program. Funding is from Methodist Health Care Ministries through TAMIU, and will allow the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) to continue to provide early detection health care services for diabetes, chronic diseases and to integrate behavioral health screenings for the period from August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2019. 11. 2018-0-143 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a contract from the community based organization Pillar, amending the FY 2017-2018 Budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $234,087.00, and amending the FY 2018-2019 Full Time Equivalent Position Listing by adding one (1) Licensed Professional Counselor, R37 position and one (1) Health Educator II, R32 position for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) HIV and Behavioral Health Services for the term from September 30, 2018 through September 29, 2019. 12. 2018-O-144 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 (26) which establishes a section of the south side of the 2000 block of Blaine St., between S. Malinche Ave. and 40 feet west of S. Malinche Ave., as a "No Parking" zone from the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m; providing for severability and for effective date and publication. 13. 2018-0-145 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 19.28 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and east of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 14. 2018-0-146 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 14.33 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 15. 2018-0-147 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 4.65 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and east of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 16. 2018-0-148 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 2.9455 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 17. 2018-0-149 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 6 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 18. 2018-0-150 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 51.77 acres, more or less, located borth of FM 1472 and east of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 19. 2018-0-151 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 3.75 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of Pinto Valle Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 20. 2018-0-152 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 50.24 acres, more or less, located north at the intersection of F.M. 1472 and Santa Isabel Creek, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of B-1 (Limited Business District). 21. 2018-0-153 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 1.7225 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and east of Primero, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 22. 2018-0-154 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 3.1699 acres, more or less, located south of FM 1472 and west of Silver Mines Rd., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 23. 2018-0-155 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 17.91 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and west of FM 3338, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 24. 2018-0-156 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 15.284 acres, more or less, located north at the intersection of FM 1472 and Vidal Cantu Rd., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 25. 2018-0-157 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 254.017 acres, more or less, located east of I-35 and north of Bob Bullock Lp./Loop 20, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). 26. 2018-0-158 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 0.1579 acres, more or less, located north of SH 359 and east of Serrano Dr., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of R-3 (Multi-family Residential District). 28. 2018-0-160 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 17.61 acres, more or less, located north of SH 359 and east of San Carlos Subdivision Phase II, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of AG (Agriculture District). 29. 2018-0-161 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 86.17 acres, more or less, located north of SH 359 and east of Bob Bullock Lp./Loop 20, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of AG (Agriculture District). 30. 2018-0-162 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 298.42 acres, more or less located east of I-35 and north of Union Pacific Railroad Yard (west of Port Drive Extension), providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing District). 31. 2018-0-163 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 140.95 acres, more or less located east of I-35 and north of Union Pacific Railroad Yard (east of Port Drive Extension), providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing District).
2018-0-159 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 13.62 acres, more or less, located south of SH 359 and east of EG Ranch Rd., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
Item XI 32 & Supplemental Agenda Item II
32. 2018-R-140 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement and accept reimbursement from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection/U.S. Border Patrol FY 2019 Treasury Forfeiture Fund up to $150,000.00 for joint operations overtime expenses. The City of Laredo required match will be $48,000.00 for a total amount of $198,000.00. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund. II. RESOLUTIONS 1. 2018-R-150 Resolution directing publication of notice of intention to issue City of Laredo, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, in one or more series, in the maximum principal amount of $16,250,000.00, for the purpose of: (1) planning, constructing, improving and repairing city streets and sidewalks, together with right-of-ways acquisition, and drainage, traffic and street signalization, street lighting, landscaping, railroad crossing and lighting improvements; (2) planning, acquiring and installing citywide LED street lighting; (3) acquiring, constructing and improving municipal parks and recreational facilities; (4) acquiring municipal equipment and municipal vehicles for various city departments, to wit: City Administration, Health & Welfare Department, Engineering Department, Parks and Leisure Department, Public Safety Departments, Public Works Department; Transit Department; Municipal Court Department; Traffic Department; and Animal Care Services Department; and (5) paying legal, fiscal, and engineering fees in connection with such projects. 2. 2018-R-151 Accepting a 1.859 Acre tract as a permanent public road, also known as Alta Mira Drive a north bound artery off of International Boulevard between IH 35 and Martinque. Being legally described as 1.859 acres, more or less, out of a 25.234 Acre Tract out of Leonardo Sanchez Porcion 23, Abstract No. 283, Webb County, Texas; as described by the Metes and Bounds in the attached Exhibit "A". 3. 2018-R-152 Authorizing the City Manager to execute Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) No. CSJ-0922-33-163 with the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $923,953.00 including an estimated local participation in the amount of $99,674.00 including overruns for the city improvement of traffic signals project; and repealing Resolution No. 2018-R-122. Funding is available in General Fund – improvements other than building.
41. Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder, Reim Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas, in the amount of $8,885,688.75 (which includes the base bid and alternate no. 1) for the Laredo International Airport Cargo Apron Phase 11 Reconstruction with a construction contract time of three hundred (300) 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 November 2019. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund FAA Grant #85 and #87, 90% federal funds with 10% local match. 42. Consideration to award a contract to sole source provider, TransCore L.P., for the purchase of 10,000 Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) sticker tags in the amount of $125,000.00. These AVI sticker tags are TransCore's Amtech Technology eGo® Plus Windshield sticker tags; have a protocol of 915Mhz radio frequency; are programmable beam powered; are windshield dash mounted tags and used for the Laredo Bridge System Electronic Toll Collection System. Funding is available in the Bridge System Fund. 43. Authorizing the City Manager to execute twenty-two (22) individual contracts with the following Third Party Funding recipients totaling $304,814.00 for FY 2018-2019. Funding is available in the General Fund. 44. Authorizing the City Manager to execute thirteen (13) individual contracts with the following Hotel-Motel Tax Fund recipients totaling $552,000.00 for FY 2018-2019. 45. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a one (1) year contract with Laredo Main Street in the amount of $50,000.00 for continued coordination and participation in the Texas Main Street program. This funding will allow Laredo Main Street to further its mission which is to preserve and enhance the historic character of downtown Laredo and to assist in the commercial revitalization of downtown Laredo. Funding is available in the Hotel-Motel Occupancy Tax Fund. 46. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Ruthe B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center in the amount of $100,000.00 annually for three (3) years for a total of $300,000.00. This will help the organization to program and leverage those funds into greater services to the public for physical therapy services. Funding is available in General Fund. 47. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Greater Laredo Development Foundation doing business as Laredo Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) in the amount of $560,000.00 annually for the next three (3) years for continued coordination for economic development activities for the City of Laredo. This funding will allow LEDC to plan for future projects and economic development activities. This funding is available in the General Fund ($460,000.00) & Bridge Fund ($100,000.00) for FY 2018-2019. 49. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to LNV, Inc., Laredo, Texas and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate the terms of the contract in an amount not to exceed $27,000.00 for design and preparation of plans and specifications for an Art Sculpture to be designed and built by the Martin High School welding class and to be located at the corner of South Zapata Hwy. and South Meadow (TxDot Right-of-Way). Design work is to be performed on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the 2018 CO Bond for District III Priority Funds subject to approval of Memorandum of Understanding with TXDOT and approval of a Reimbursement Resolution. 50. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a Right of Entry Agreement with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to perform surveys and site assessments on City of Laredo property adjacent to the Rio Grande and Las Palmas and the Santa Rita Park area for the possible construction of an all-weather road. 51. Motion to ratify the Agreement between the City of Laredo and Laredo Baseball Select for the 2018 Latin American Baseball tournament co-sponsored by the City of Laredo and allowing for use of Slaughter Fields, Taylor Park, Anna Park and UniTrade Stadium at no cost on October 6 and 7, 2018. 52. Consideration to authorize the purchase of thirteen (13) police units from Lake Country Chevrolet, Jasper, Texas in the amount of $271,347.00. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the Goodbuy Contract Pricing Program. The units will replace unmarked units that have been sidelined due to end of service life. Funding is available in the 2017 Certificate of Obligation Issue. 53. Consideration to authorize the purchase of twelve (12) police units from Silsbee Ford, Silsbee.TX in the amount of $241,716.00. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the Goodbuy Contract Pricing Program. The units will replace unmarked units that have reached the end of their service life. Funding is available in the 2017 Certificate of Obligation Issue. 54. Consideration to award contract to LMC Corporation, San Antonio, Texas in the total amount of $120,400.00 for the HVAC system renovation upgrades to the Canseco House, located at 1415 Chihuahua. Contract improvements include: HVAC system for the first and second floors of the house. The purchase of these services shall be made utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program, Buy Board Contract No 520-16. Funding is available in the Canseco House Improvements - 2016 CO Bond and 2017 CO Bond District III Priority Funds. 55. Consideration to renew contract FY18-004 for the purchase of asphalt pot hole patch materials with Metropolitan Compounds, Pembroke Pines, Florida, in an amount up to $100,000.00. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the first of two extension periods. All the asphalt material will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Water Works Fund. 56. Consideration to amend contract FY18-009 by 25% for the purchase of trash containers and accessories with Shaefer International Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, in an additional amount up to $70,000.00 due to an increase in usage. The term of this contact shall expire on 12/4/18; new contract total amount will be $350,000.00. The Solid Waste Services Department is recommending that this contract go out for bids in January 2019. All the trash containers and accessories will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Services Department Fund. 57. Consideration to award contract FY18-032 to the sole bidder Gutierrez Machine and Welding Shop, Laredo, Texas in an amount of up to $100,000.00 for providing welding repair and fabrication services for the Solid Waste Services Department. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution; contract may be extended for one, additional one (1) year period upon mutual agreement. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Services Department Fund. 58. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of September 2018, represent a decrease of $24,431.08. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. 59. Consideration to award a purchase contract to Graybar, San Antonio, Texas for electrical materials in the amount of $71,237.40. These materials are needed for the filter building and Intermediate Pump Station electrical grounding repairs at El Pico WTP. This contract is utilizing US COMMUNITIES purchasing cooperative purchasing program's contract pricing, CONTRACT # MAIS-1340234. Square E Engineering will do the actual repairs using the existing Information & Electrical Controls Maintenance contract (FY13-068) labor rates. Funding is available in the Water Fund Water Treatment division. 60. Authorizing the City Manager to award a professional engineering contract to Garver USA from Harlingen, Texas in the amount of $105,443.00. This contract will provide design and construction phase services for improvements at the existing Sierra Vista Booster Station facility to achieve full build-out pumping capacity and redundancy. In addition engineering services are necessary for evaluation of existing El Pico Water Treatment Plant Intermediate Pump Station for the purpose of pump and motor selection bid package. Funding is available under 2016 Water Revenue Bond. 61. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 in the amount of $100,000.00 to Porras Nance Engineering of Laredo to prepare reports for decommissioning of the Colombia Water Treatment Plant, Unitec pressure analysis and storage/pumping evaluation to TCEQ. The total contract amount including this amendment will be $1,078,635.00. Funding is available in the 2015 Water Revenue Bond.
Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute contracts with U.S. and Mexico billboard, print, and electronic media vendors listed in the enclosed attachments. Media plan advertisements for the Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau will be placed beginning January 2019. The total amount is not to exceed $1,117,800.00. Funding is available in the CVB FY 2018-2019 budget.
72. Motion to waive bus fare collection to and from the 30th HEB Annual "Feast of Sharing" Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday, November 03, 2018. In partnership with the City of Laredo and El Metro Transportation, service will start at the Transit Center, 1301 Farragut St. to the Sames Auto Arena, 6700 Arena Boulevard and will continue all day. Funding will come from El Metro Operations Fund. H-E-B will cover 50% of the daily average passenger revenue in the amount of $4,100.00. XV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
2. Discussion with possible action to make the intersection of Jefferson and Convent a four-way stop and add a flashing red beacon, and any matters incident thereto. 3. Discussion with possible action to develop a "Travel Policy" for all city employees and elected/appointed officials and address the prolonged wait time at "Luggage Claim" of the Laredo International Airport; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
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.
Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez 1. Status update regarding the front and back setbacks as set forth by ordinance for residential properties in order to maximize lot use, and any other matters incident thereto. 2. Discussion with possible action for CVB to consider sponsoring the Big Bad Barbeque Cook off in the amount of $6,000.00, and any other matters incident thereto. 3. Discussion with possible action to install a sidewalk along the 3000 block of Monterrey St. between S. Canada Ave. and S. India Ave. using District II Priority Funding.
Presentation of the Plan of Finance by Noe Hinojosa of Estrada-Hinojosa & Company, Inc., as it relates to the proposed issuance of new debt for various citywide projects.
64. Discussion with possible action to consider a fifth request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073(b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer James B. Boyd. 65. Discussion with possible action to consider a third request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073 (b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Jesus A. Garcia Perez.
Discussion with possible action to provide the utilities customer options to donate to local non-profit organizations when they are paying their utility bill at the counter.
Discussion with possible action on a cost analysis regarding temporary contract labor employees and any other matters incident thereto.
2018-0-159 An ordinance altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 13.62 acres, more or less, located south of SH 359 and east of EG Ranch Rd., providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
Discussion with possible action on the City's proposal on the development of a water park to include land, cost of development and operating subsidy.
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.
Presentation by the Solid Waste Department, regarding the trash/debris clean-up throughout the City as per Council directive, with discussion and possible action.
Presentation by staff on the current evaluation and scoring method used by staff to award contracts or recommend the selection of consultants to include local preference consideration.
Discussion with possible action to formally define the use of the police substations; and any other matters incident thereto.
73 D3. Discussion with possible action to add benches, trash receptacles, grills, new signage, shades, irrigation and landscaping, exercise station, rubber soft surface, and a splash park to the Arturo Benavides Memorial Park (formerly Eastwood's Park) and to set a completion date for a ceremony scheduled for February 26, 2019; and any other matters incident thereto. XVI. ADJOURN