Honoring Veteran Alejandro Guajardo for his service as a member of the United States Marine Corp and recognizing his distinguished service to our Country.
Discussion with possible action to recognize former Deputy City Manager and bestow an honor suitable for her over 41 years of devoted service to the City of Laredo; and any other matters incident thereto.
C3. Discussion with possible action to re-evaluate the Animal Care Services 2018-2019 FY Budget and further authorize the Animal Care Services Director through ordinance to waive pet adoption fees on a case-by-case basis, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt) 42. Report on the "Clear the Shelter" pet adoption event held Saturday, January 12,2019. 43. Report on the City of Laredo Animal Care Services Department transition by Heberto "Beto" L. Ramirez, Animal Care Services Department - Acting Director.
Discussion with possible action to consider the request for proposals by nonprofits for the operations of the Laredo Animal Care Facility, and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to implement a protocol for Laredo Animal Care Officers and City Department personnel to prevent the destruction of bee colonies in public facilities and rights of way in non-emergency cases by contacting beekeepers to remove the hives, and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action on the adoption of a Donation Acceptance Policy and amendment to section 2.03 of the Code of Ethics that would permit the solicitation and acceptance of donations that directly enhance public projects, facilities, and programs while reducing costs to the City, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Roberto Balli)
Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. Discussion with possible action to create a recruiter position to assist in filling vacancies for the City of Laredo; and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt and Council Member Vidal Rodriguez)
Discussion with possible action on amending the Parkland Dedication Ordinance section 24.56.3 that provides for 36 months for new park development upon plat recordation, and any other matters incident thereto.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 15.2840 acres, as further described by Metes & Bounds on Exhibit A, located south of FM 1472 Rd (Mines Road) and north of Vidal Cantu Rd., from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change.
2. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Administration, by adding section 2-1, requiring the City Manager to provide monthly written reports to City Council on the status and expenditures of City Council projects and items in accordance with section 3.05(7) of the Laredo City Charter; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date. 3. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to waive or reimburse utility late fees and reconnection fees for individuals affected by the federal government shutdown; and directing staff to implement procedures to grant, to federal employees affected by the federal government shutdown, additional time to pay utility bills; providing a . severability clause; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date. 4. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Administration, by amending Section 2-58, to provide that city holidays shall be designated annually by the City Council at the recommendation of the City Manager; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.
5. 2019-0-008 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Danny Lopez Plat, located at 1920 Shiloh Dr., from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-03-2019 District VI 6. 2019-0-009 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 3.2820 acres, as further described by Metes & Bounds Exhibit A, located North of FM 1472 Rd., from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-02-2019 District VII 7. 2019-O-010 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 5.0 acres, as further described by Metes & Bounds Exhibit A, located Southwest corner of FM 1472 Rd., and Game Creek Blvd., from AG (Agricultural District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-04-2019 District VII 8. 2019-0-011 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Tiny Home Community on the S 93.8' of Lot 5, Block 341, Eastern Division, located at 820 E. Price St. ; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-06-2019 District IV 9. 2019-0-012 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, KQC Subdivision, located at 5805 U.S. Highway 59, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-01-2019 District V 10. 2019-0-013 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning E 3.34 feet of Lot 2, and Lot 3, Block 666, Eastern Division, located at 1215 E Bustamante St., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-09-2019 District IV 11. 2019-0-014 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 7.97 acres, as further described by Metes & Bounds on Exhibit A, located north of Victoria Dr., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District) providing for publication and effective date. ZC-12-2019 District VII 12. 2019-0-016 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Oil and/or Gas Extraction and Production, (plug/abandonment) on approximately .0050 acres out of Porcion 37, Abstract 410, Jose Bartolo Chapa, Original Grantee, as further described by Metes & Bounds on Exhibit A, located south of Soria Dr. and east of U.S Highway 83; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-11-2019 District I 13. 2019-0-017 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the N2/3 of Lot 3, Block 1424, Eastern Division, located at 2415 Cleveland St., from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-07-2019 District II 14. 2019-0-018 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 4, 5 and 6, Block 1801, Eastern Division, located at 2907 and 2909 E. Clark Blvd., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-10-2019 District IV 15. 2019-0-019 Establishing a six-month pilot program for the regulation of dockless vehicle services; providing that a permit is required to operate a dockless vehicle service in the City; establishing a semi-annual business permit fee of $500.00 and an additional semi-annual permit fee of $10.00 for each dockless vehicle which is to be operated within the city limits of the City of Laredo; providing regulations for a dockless vehicle permit program; allowing individuals 18 years of age and older to operate or ride a motor assisted scooter within the city in accordance with this ordinance and state law; removing the helmet requirement for persons operating motor assisted scooters; providing a cumulative and repealer clause; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; providing for a penalty; and declaring an effective date. 16. 2019-0-020 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the 2019 Transit Capital Budget by increasing revenues and expenses in the amount of $9,875,083.00 in order to appropriate FTA Section 5339(b) Grant TX-2018-080-00 for the design, and construction for the first phase of the El Metro's new Administration, Operations and Maintenance Facility. The the land. 17. 2019-0-021 Closing and vacating as a public easement, the section of Sherman Street between Vidaurri Avenue and Santa Rita Avenue, being a 13,890 sq. ft. tract of land out of Sherman street Right-Of-Way, situated in the Western Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas; the City of Laredo reserves any and all apparent and visible easements recorded or not recorded; hereof, closed as a public easement and providing for an effective date. 18. 2019-0-022 Authorizing the City Manager to sell the "Surface Only" of a closed section of Sherman street at its appraised fair market value of $32,000.00. It is described as a tract of land containing 0.3189 acre (13,890 sq. ft.), more or less, out of Sherman Street R. 0. W., situated in the Western Division of the City of Laredo, as per Plat Recorded in Volume 7, Page 15, of the Webb County, Texas, Plat Records, to John M. McBain, and wife Patricia G. McBain. The City of Laredo reserves any and all visible and apparent easements recorded or not recorded, being generally described in attached Exhibit "A", and approving the Post Closure Property Improvement Plan as described in Exhibit "B", which is in compliance with Section 10 of the Street Closing/Sales Policy Handbook, and providing for an effective date. 19. 2019-0-023 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to the Ground Lease between the City of Laredo ("Licensor") and SBC Tower Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Licensee") for ground space at 219 West Saunders Street, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, for the continued maintenance and operation of a 100 ft. high monopole and related ground facilities. Term of the Amendment is one (1) initial term of five (5) years commencing June 28, 2019 and ending June 27, 2024, with four (4) additional five (5) year renewal options. The annual fee will increase from $11,259.00 to $30,000.00 with a three percent (3%) annual escalator. 20. 2019-0-024 Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the Ground Lease between the City of Laredo ("Licensor") and SBC Tower Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Licensee") for ground space at 2521 Chihuahua Street, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, for the continued maintenance and operation of a 129 ft. high monopole and related ground facilities. Term of the Amendment is one (1) initial term of five (5) years commencing April 1, 2019 and ending March 31, 2024, with four (4) additional five (5) year renewal options. The annual fee will increase from $9,598.00 to $30,000.00 with a three percent (3%) annual escalator.
Supplemental Item I1 & Item XI 21
1. Appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr., of Anna Benavides-Galo to the City Manager Search Ad-Hoc Committee. 21. 2019-R-16 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Triple E Investment for a proposed project located at 319 E Travis St, lot 1,2,3; block 124; eastern division that consists of new construction, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a ten (10) year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $130,000.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $828.09 and estimated total fee waivers of $3,818.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information.
2019-R-22 Re-adopting guidelines and criteria governing tax abatements by the City of Laredo in accordance with the requirements in Section 312.002 of the Texas Tax Code; providing for severability; providing for an effective date of February 4, 2019 through February 3, 2020; and providing for publication.
Items XI 23 - 27, XI 29 - 31, XI 33 - 36, XI 39, XI 40 & Supplemental Agenda Item III2
23. Consideration for approval of the Laredo International Airport Taxiway E Widening and General Aviation Apron Phase 10 Reconstruction as complete, release of retainage, and approval of final payment in the amount of $296,638.63 to REIM Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas. Also, consideration for approval of change order number 1 to reduce the contract amount by $68,043.09, Final construction contract amount is $4,893,127.81. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund- FAA Grant No. 84. 24. Consideration for approval of change order no. 1, an increase of $2,216,921.33 to the construction contract with REIM Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas, for the Laredo International Airport Cargo Apron Phase 11 Reconstruction. This change order is due to additional funding from FAA Grant No. 87 to design and construct the Cargo Apron Phase 12 Reconstruction to include 9,823 S.Y. of concrete pavement south of Phase 11 and to add one hundred twenty (120) calendar days to the construction contract time. Current construction contract amount with this change order is $11,102,610.08. Completion date for the project is scheduled for March 2020. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund- Grant No. 87. 25. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to RS&H, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $385,742.98 for design and preparation of plans and specifications for the Laredo International Airport Air Cargo Apron Phase 13 Rehabilitation. Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund. 26. Consideration for approval of the Century City Park Basketball Court Metal Shade - District I as complete, release of retainage, and approval of final payment in the amount of $26,474.40 to Romo Contractor, LLC., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $264,744.00. Funding is available in the 2017 CO. 27. Consideration for approval of the selection of consultants for the CDBG Sidewalk Projects in Districts Ill, IV, & VIII respectively, and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. A total of seven (7) firms responded to the request for qualifications and the top four (4) firms made presentations before the evaluation committee on Friday, January 18, 2019. The evaluation committee recommends the selection of the following top two (2) ranked firms: 1) Civil Engineering Consultants Don Durden, Inc., Laredo, Texas (CDBG Downtown Neighborhood Access Improvements in District VIII & CDBG Sidewalk Improvements in District VIII) and 2) Slay Engineering Company, Inc., Laredo, Texas (CDBG Sidewalks in District Ill & District IV). Funding is available in the 2018 CDBG Grant. 29. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a contract between GEO IS and the City of Laredo for the purchase of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Network Maintenance and GIS Network Consulting through a Sole Source contract in the total amount of $90,000.00. This charge is to continue the GIS Network Maintenance and Consulting that is provided to the 9-1-1 Regional Administration and will continue to enable the most current 9-1-1 data to be available throughout the South Texas Region. Funding is available in the Regional 9-1-1 Fund. 30. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a contract between Seculore Solutions, a Cybersecurity company focused on Public Safety, and the City of Laredo to provide cybersecurity technology and monitoring services to safeguard the 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), as well as the 9-1-1 Database Network in the four county region of Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb and Zapata. Seculore will provide Paladin Overwatch cybersecurity monitoring services for an additional six sites for a one-year period to the South Texas Region in the amount $65,800.00. The managed services will be purchased from Seculore Solutions through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) Contract No. EC07-18. Funding is available in the Regional 9-1-1 Fund. 31. Consideration to award contract FY19-027 for the purchase of ten (10) automated refuse side loaders from the following bidders: 1. Rush Truck Center (Sole Bidder), Laredo, Texas in the amount of $1,455,500.00 for the purchase of ten (10) cab and chassis for the automated refuse side loaders and; 2. Fox Truck World, San Antonio, Texas in the amount of $1,176,917.50 for the purchase of ten (10) GS bodies for the automated refuse side loaders. Funding is available in the 2018 PPFCO Captial Outlay Solid Waste Fund. 33. Consideration to award contract FY19-023 to Rush Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in an estimated amount of $239,675.00 for the purchase and installation of a Global Positioning Tracking System (GPS) for City Fleet, various departments. Services include the tracking of approximately 200 vehicles (40 Solid Waste trucks; 160 city operations "white" trucks) which are currently outfitted with third Telematics Management services for location and operations tracking only. After the first initial year cost, contract will have reoccuring annual monitoring fees of approximately $78,878.40. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning the date of its execution (subject to future appropriations) and can be extended for three additional, one (1) year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding for this contract is available in various department funds. 34. Consideration to rescind contract FY18-076 to the low bidder CSJ Group (Caslee Investments), Edinburgh, Texas in the amount of $77,056.00 for the remodeling of City of ROMA's 911 Center located in ROMA, Texas. The Contractor bid on this project in its entirety, not solely on the 9-1-1 Center, as stated on the Request for Bids. As a result, bid pricing may not reflect actual work required. In order to ensure pricing corresponds to project accurately, City staff is recommending that this contract be rescinded and re-bid. 35. Consideration to renew contract FY16-029 for the purchase of recapped tires for the City's fleet vehicles to the low bidder meeting specifications, Southern Tire Mart, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $162,000.00. 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. All recapped tires will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 36. Consideration to authorize contract for Tyler Technologies, Plano, TX for the implementation of the DHD Software for the Health Department for the amount of $78,253.00; after this initial first year cost, contract will have annual recurring fees of $28,878.00 for core software cost. TIPS -The lnterlocal Purchasing System, cooperative purchasing program Contract no. 3022516 is being utilized to award this contract. This contract will provide core software for Health Environmental inspections which will include: hosting and data center, web portal access, trainings/implementation, permits for various inspections and other professional services. Funds are available in the Health Department fund. 39. Consideration to renew supply contract number FY17-013 to the sole bidder DPC Industries, Corpus Christi, Texas in an amount up to $100,000.00 for the purchase of liquid chlorine for water and wastewater treatment for the Utilities Department. There was a price increase on the last renewal, price increase from $1.50/lb to $1.53/lb. 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 four (4) extension periods; this shall serve as extension #2. All chlorine will be purchased on as needed basis. Funding is available in the Water and Wastewater Treatment Division's operating budgets. 40. Consideration to award a contract to sole source provider Precision Pump Systems, McAllen, Texas in the amount of $111,250.00 for the purchase of two (2) Gorman-Rupp Model PA6C60 Pumps and one (1) Gorman-Rupp Model T8A3S-B Pump for the Jacaman, Heritage Park and San Francisco lift stations for the Utilities Department. Funding is available in the 2018 Sewer PPFCO. III2. Motion to approve funding in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 for the hiring of a management consulting firm for a nation-wide search for a new City Manager.
Consideration for approval of the selection of consultants for the CDBG Park Improvements Project in El Eden Park-District I, Freddie Benavides Park-District II, Eastwoods Neighborhood Park- District IV & Dellano Park-District V, and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. A total of five (5) firms responded to the request for qualifications and the top three (3) firms made presentations before the evaluation committee on Friday, January 18, 2019. The evaluation committee recommends the selection of the following top two (2) ranked firms: 1) Slay Architecture, Laredo, Texas (CDBG Freddie Benavides Park Improvements District II & CDBG Dellano Park Improvements-District V) and 2) Gignac & Associates, LLP, McAllen, Texas, (CDBG El Eden Park Improvements-District I and CDBG Eastwoods Neighborhood Park-District IV). Funding is available in the 2018 CDBG Grant.
Consideration to award contract FY18-048 to LNV Inc, Laredo, TX in the amount of $1,431,125.00 for the Master Plan of the City of Laredo International Bridge System. This master plan scope of services include but are not limited to: current and projected traffic trends, including capacity ratios and wait times, for the four (4) existing and future international bridges of the Laredo Bridge System in order to forecast and prepare the needed infrastructure to efficiently process pedestrian, non-commercial and commercial traffic traveling to and from Mexico and the United States. The master plan will also include a toll rate study to address future revenue projections, including toll rate adjustments based on traffic projections, operational expenses, debt service and required infrastructure improvements. Funding for this contract is available in the Bridge Construction Fund.
Consideration to award contract to Musco Sports Lighting, LLC. Muscatine, lA in the total amount of $498,750.00 for UniTrade Stadium Sport Lighting improvements. Contract improvements include: SportsCiuster System, Guaranteed Lighting Performance, Control Systems and Services as well as operation and warranties; guaranteed light levels of 1500 lux infield and 1000 lux outfield (Mexican League Standards). The purchase of these improvements I services shall be made utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program, Buy Board Contract No 512-16. Funding is available in the Sports & Community Venue Fund- UniTrade Stadium Operations.
Consideration to authorize the purchase of (60)- sixty LED King Luminaires, Rippled, Type A, 120 Volts, Federal Green in color, from Facility Solutions Group in the amount of $138,079.20 for the Downtown Lighting Upgrade Project. Funding is available in the 2016 C.O Bond.
Discussion and possible action to direct staff to hire a full time dedicated grant writer for the City of Laredo in order to assist and facilitate all City departments in searching for grants and the completion of application for State and Federal Grants; and any matters incident thereto.
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. 48. Request for Executive Session and discussion with possible action pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to deliberate the offer of a financial incentive or other incentives to an airline business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay or expand at the Laredo International Airport.
Status report on Washington D.C. Legislative Visit with possible action; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
Discussion and possible action to amend Section 2-87.6 of the Code of Ordinances by excluding the position of City Manager from the City's pay administration policy as it relates to the automatic salary increase; and any matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to build bathrooms at the Dellano park, and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to enhance the City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Commission to Laredo-Webb County Drug and Alcohol Commission and support the establishment of a detoxification triage center to address behavioral health and substance use (opioid) detox/triage services. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Nelly Vielma)
46. 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 Agapito Perez. Total number of days out as of January 25, 2019 pay period: 311 days Police Chief, Risk Manager, and Legal department recommend extension. 47. Discussion with possible action to consider a fourth request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073(b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Police Captain Guadalupe A. Ortiz. Total number of days out as of January 25, 2019 pay period: 357 days Police Chief, Risk Manager, and Legal department recommend extension.
Discussion and possible action to direct management to go out for a request for qualifications to masterplan the hike/bike/birding trails at and around the Max Mandel Golf Course, and any matters incident thereto. Funding is available in district VII priority funds.
Motion to approve funding in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 for the hiring of a management consulting firm for a nation-wide search for a new City Manager.
Discussion with possible action to install (2) speed radars on Springfield Ave., between E. Montgomery St. and E. Plum St., one northbound and one southbound for a total cost of $17,000.00. City Council District IV priority funds will be used for this project.
Discussion and possible action to direct staff to hire a full time dedicated grant writer for the City of Laredo in order to assist and facilitate all City departments in searching for grants and the completion of application for State and Federal Grants; and any matters incident thereto.
Items XII 41 - 44, XII 46 & XII 47
STAFF REPORTS 41. 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. 42. Report on the "Clear the Shelter" pet adoption event held Saturday, January 12,2019. 43. Report on the City of Laredo Animal Care Services Department transition by Heberto "Beto" L. Ramirez, Animal Care Services Department - Acting Director. 44. Staff report regarding the City of Laredo Council Forum Board, with possible action. 45. Report on the status of a violation on a Special Use Permit (S.U.P.) for a restaurant serving alcohol located at 1010 E. Hillside Rd., as follow up to citizen comments; and any other matters incident thereto. 46. 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 Agapito Perez. Total number of days out as of January 25, 2019 pay period: 311 days Police Chief, Risk Manager, and Legal department recommend extension. 47. Discussion with possible action to consider a fourth request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073(b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Police Captain Guadalupe A. Ortiz. Total number of days out as of January 25, 2019 pay period: 357 days Police Chief, Risk Manager, and Legal department recommend extension.
45. Report on the status of a violation on a Special Use Permit (S.U.P.) for a restaurant serving alcohol located at 1010 E. Hillside Rd., as follow up to citizen comments; and any other matters incident thereto. XVI. ADJOURN This notice was posted at the Municipal Government Offices, 1110 Houston Street, Laredo, Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the publicwat all times. Said notice was posted on Wednesday, January 30, 9 M 8:00 p.m.
Feb 04, 2019 City Council
Honoring Veteran Alejandro Guajardo for his service as a member of the United States Marine Corp and recognizing his distinguished service to our Country.
Discussion with possible action to recognize former Deputy City Manager and bestow an honor suitable for her over 41 years of devoted service to the City of Laredo; and any other matters incident thereto.
C3. Discussion with possible action to re-evaluate the Animal Care Services 2018-2019 FY Budget and further authorize the Animal Care Services Director through ordinance to waive pet adoption fees on a case-by-case basis, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt) 42. Report on the "Clear the Shelter" pet adoption event held Saturday, January 12,2019. 43. Report on the City of Laredo Animal Care Services Department transition by Heberto "Beto" L. Ramirez, Animal Care Services Department - Acting Director.
Discussion with possible action to consider the request for proposals by nonprofits for the operations of the Laredo Animal Care Facility, and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to implement a protocol for Laredo Animal Care Officers and City Department personnel to prevent the destruction of bee colonies in public facilities and rights of way in non-emergency cases by contacting beekeepers to remove the hives, and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action on the adoption of a Donation Acceptance Policy and amendment to section 2.03 of the Code of Ethics that would permit the solicitation and acceptance of donations that directly enhance public projects, facilities, and programs while reducing costs to the City, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Roberto Balli)
Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. Discussion with possible action to create a recruiter position to assist in filling vacancies for the City of Laredo; and any matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member George Altgelt and Council Member Vidal Rodriguez)
Discussion with possible action on amending the Parkland Dedication Ordinance section 24.56.3 that provides for 36 months for new park development upon plat recordation, and any other matters incident thereto.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 15.2840 acres, as further described by Metes & Bounds on Exhibit A, located south of FM 1472 Rd (Mines Road) and north of Vidal Cantu Rd., from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff supports the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zone change.
2. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Administration, by adding section 2-1, requiring the City Manager to provide monthly written reports to City Council on the status and expenditures of City Council projects and items in accordance with section 3.05(7) of the Laredo City Charter; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date. 3. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to waive or reimburse utility late fees and reconnection fees for individuals affected by the federal government shutdown; and directing staff to implement procedures to grant, to federal employees affected by the federal government shutdown, additional time to pay utility bills; providing a . severability clause; providing for publication; and declaring an effective date. 4. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Administration, by amending Section 2-58, to provide that city holidays shall be designated annually by the City Council at the recommendation of the City Manager; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.
5. 2019-0-008 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Danny Lopez Plat, located at 1920 Shiloh Dr., from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-03-2019 District VI 6. 2019-0-009 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 3.2820 acres, as further described by Metes & Bounds Exhibit A, located North of FM 1472 Rd., from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-02-2019 District VII 7. 2019-O-010 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 5.0 acres, as further described by Metes & Bounds Exhibit A, located Southwest corner of FM 1472 Rd., and Game Creek Blvd., from AG (Agricultural District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-04-2019 District VII 8. 2019-0-011 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Tiny Home Community on the S 93.8' of Lot 5, Block 341, Eastern Division, located at 820 E. Price St. ; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-06-2019 District IV 9. 2019-0-012 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, KQC Subdivision, located at 5805 U.S. Highway 59, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-01-2019 District V 10. 2019-0-013 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning E 3.34 feet of Lot 2, and Lot 3, Block 666, Eastern Division, located at 1215 E Bustamante St., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-09-2019 District IV 11. 2019-0-014 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 7.97 acres, as further described by Metes & Bounds on Exhibit A, located north of Victoria Dr., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District) providing for publication and effective date. ZC-12-2019 District VII 12. 2019-0-016 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for Oil and/or Gas Extraction and Production, (plug/abandonment) on approximately .0050 acres out of Porcion 37, Abstract 410, Jose Bartolo Chapa, Original Grantee, as further described by Metes & Bounds on Exhibit A, located south of Soria Dr. and east of U.S Highway 83; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-11-2019 District I 13. 2019-0-017 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the N2/3 of Lot 3, Block 1424, Eastern Division, located at 2415 Cleveland St., from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-07-2019 District II 14. 2019-0-018 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 4, 5 and 6, Block 1801, Eastern Division, located at 2907 and 2909 E. Clark Blvd., from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-10-2019 District IV 15. 2019-0-019 Establishing a six-month pilot program for the regulation of dockless vehicle services; providing that a permit is required to operate a dockless vehicle service in the City; establishing a semi-annual business permit fee of $500.00 and an additional semi-annual permit fee of $10.00 for each dockless vehicle which is to be operated within the city limits of the City of Laredo; providing regulations for a dockless vehicle permit program; allowing individuals 18 years of age and older to operate or ride a motor assisted scooter within the city in accordance with this ordinance and state law; removing the helmet requirement for persons operating motor assisted scooters; providing a cumulative and repealer clause; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; providing for a penalty; and declaring an effective date. 16. 2019-0-020 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the 2019 Transit Capital Budget by increasing revenues and expenses in the amount of $9,875,083.00 in order to appropriate FTA Section 5339(b) Grant TX-2018-080-00 for the design, and construction for the first phase of the El Metro's new Administration, Operations and Maintenance Facility. The the land. 17. 2019-0-021 Closing and vacating as a public easement, the section of Sherman Street between Vidaurri Avenue and Santa Rita Avenue, being a 13,890 sq. ft. tract of land out of Sherman street Right-Of-Way, situated in the Western Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas; the City of Laredo reserves any and all apparent and visible easements recorded or not recorded; hereof, closed as a public easement and providing for an effective date. 18. 2019-0-022 Authorizing the City Manager to sell the "Surface Only" of a closed section of Sherman street at its appraised fair market value of $32,000.00. It is described as a tract of land containing 0.3189 acre (13,890 sq. ft.), more or less, out of Sherman Street R. 0. W., situated in the Western Division of the City of Laredo, as per Plat Recorded in Volume 7, Page 15, of the Webb County, Texas, Plat Records, to John M. McBain, and wife Patricia G. McBain. The City of Laredo reserves any and all visible and apparent easements recorded or not recorded, being generally described in attached Exhibit "A", and approving the Post Closure Property Improvement Plan as described in Exhibit "B", which is in compliance with Section 10 of the Street Closing/Sales Policy Handbook, and providing for an effective date. 19. 2019-0-023 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to the Ground Lease between the City of Laredo ("Licensor") and SBC Tower Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Licensee") for ground space at 219 West Saunders Street, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, for the continued maintenance and operation of a 100 ft. high monopole and related ground facilities. Term of the Amendment is one (1) initial term of five (5) years commencing June 28, 2019 and ending June 27, 2024, with four (4) additional five (5) year renewal options. The annual fee will increase from $11,259.00 to $30,000.00 with a three percent (3%) annual escalator. 20. 2019-0-024 Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the Ground Lease between the City of Laredo ("Licensor") and SBC Tower Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Licensee") for ground space at 2521 Chihuahua Street, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, for the continued maintenance and operation of a 129 ft. high monopole and related ground facilities. Term of the Amendment is one (1) initial term of five (5) years commencing April 1, 2019 and ending March 31, 2024, with four (4) additional five (5) year renewal options. The annual fee will increase from $9,598.00 to $30,000.00 with a three percent (3%) annual escalator.
Supplemental Item I1 & Item XI 21
1. Appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr., of Anna Benavides-Galo to the City Manager Search Ad-Hoc Committee. 21. 2019-R-16 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Triple E Investment for a proposed project located at 319 E Travis St, lot 1,2,3; block 124; eastern division that consists of new construction, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a ten (10) year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $130,000.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $828.09 and estimated total fee waivers of $3,818.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information.
2019-R-22 Re-adopting guidelines and criteria governing tax abatements by the City of Laredo in accordance with the requirements in Section 312.002 of the Texas Tax Code; providing for severability; providing for an effective date of February 4, 2019 through February 3, 2020; and providing for publication.
Items XI 23 - 27, XI 29 - 31, XI 33 - 36, XI 39, XI 40 & Supplemental Agenda Item III2
23. Consideration for approval of the Laredo International Airport Taxiway E Widening and General Aviation Apron Phase 10 Reconstruction as complete, release of retainage, and approval of final payment in the amount of $296,638.63 to REIM Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas. Also, consideration for approval of change order number 1 to reduce the contract amount by $68,043.09, Final construction contract amount is $4,893,127.81. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund- FAA Grant No. 84. 24. Consideration for approval of change order no. 1, an increase of $2,216,921.33 to the construction contract with REIM Construction, Inc., Mission, Texas, for the Laredo International Airport Cargo Apron Phase 11 Reconstruction. This change order is due to additional funding from FAA Grant No. 87 to design and construct the Cargo Apron Phase 12 Reconstruction to include 9,823 S.Y. of concrete pavement south of Phase 11 and to add one hundred twenty (120) calendar days to the construction contract time. Current construction contract amount with this change order is $11,102,610.08. Completion date for the project is scheduled for March 2020. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund- Grant No. 87. 25. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to RS&H, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $385,742.98 for design and preparation of plans and specifications for the Laredo International Airport Air Cargo Apron Phase 13 Rehabilitation. Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund. 26. Consideration for approval of the Century City Park Basketball Court Metal Shade - District I as complete, release of retainage, and approval of final payment in the amount of $26,474.40 to Romo Contractor, LLC., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $264,744.00. Funding is available in the 2017 CO. 27. Consideration for approval of the selection of consultants for the CDBG Sidewalk Projects in Districts Ill, IV, & VIII respectively, and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. A total of seven (7) firms responded to the request for qualifications and the top four (4) firms made presentations before the evaluation committee on Friday, January 18, 2019. The evaluation committee recommends the selection of the following top two (2) ranked firms: 1) Civil Engineering Consultants Don Durden, Inc., Laredo, Texas (CDBG Downtown Neighborhood Access Improvements in District VIII & CDBG Sidewalk Improvements in District VIII) and 2) Slay Engineering Company, Inc., Laredo, Texas (CDBG Sidewalks in District Ill & District IV). Funding is available in the 2018 CDBG Grant. 29. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a contract between GEO IS and the City of Laredo for the purchase of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Network Maintenance and GIS Network Consulting through a Sole Source contract in the total amount of $90,000.00. This charge is to continue the GIS Network Maintenance and Consulting that is provided to the 9-1-1 Regional Administration and will continue to enable the most current 9-1-1 data to be available throughout the South Texas Region. Funding is available in the Regional 9-1-1 Fund. 30. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a contract between Seculore Solutions, a Cybersecurity company focused on Public Safety, and the City of Laredo to provide cybersecurity technology and monitoring services to safeguard the 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), as well as the 9-1-1 Database Network in the four county region of Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb and Zapata. Seculore will provide Paladin Overwatch cybersecurity monitoring services for an additional six sites for a one-year period to the South Texas Region in the amount $65,800.00. The managed services will be purchased from Seculore Solutions through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) Contract No. EC07-18. Funding is available in the Regional 9-1-1 Fund. 31. Consideration to award contract FY19-027 for the purchase of ten (10) automated refuse side loaders from the following bidders: 1. Rush Truck Center (Sole Bidder), Laredo, Texas in the amount of $1,455,500.00 for the purchase of ten (10) cab and chassis for the automated refuse side loaders and; 2. Fox Truck World, San Antonio, Texas in the amount of $1,176,917.50 for the purchase of ten (10) GS bodies for the automated refuse side loaders. Funding is available in the 2018 PPFCO Captial Outlay Solid Waste Fund. 33. Consideration to award contract FY19-023 to Rush Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in an estimated amount of $239,675.00 for the purchase and installation of a Global Positioning Tracking System (GPS) for City Fleet, various departments. Services include the tracking of approximately 200 vehicles (40 Solid Waste trucks; 160 city operations "white" trucks) which are currently outfitted with third Telematics Management services for location and operations tracking only. After the first initial year cost, contract will have reoccuring annual monitoring fees of approximately $78,878.40. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning the date of its execution (subject to future appropriations) and can be extended for three additional, one (1) year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding for this contract is available in various department funds. 34. Consideration to rescind contract FY18-076 to the low bidder CSJ Group (Caslee Investments), Edinburgh, Texas in the amount of $77,056.00 for the remodeling of City of ROMA's 911 Center located in ROMA, Texas. The Contractor bid on this project in its entirety, not solely on the 9-1-1 Center, as stated on the Request for Bids. As a result, bid pricing may not reflect actual work required. In order to ensure pricing corresponds to project accurately, City staff is recommending that this contract be rescinded and re-bid. 35. Consideration to renew contract FY16-029 for the purchase of recapped tires for the City's fleet vehicles to the low bidder meeting specifications, Southern Tire Mart, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $162,000.00. 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. All recapped tires will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. 36. Consideration to authorize contract for Tyler Technologies, Plano, TX for the implementation of the DHD Software for the Health Department for the amount of $78,253.00; after this initial first year cost, contract will have annual recurring fees of $28,878.00 for core software cost. TIPS -The lnterlocal Purchasing System, cooperative purchasing program Contract no. 3022516 is being utilized to award this contract. This contract will provide core software for Health Environmental inspections which will include: hosting and data center, web portal access, trainings/implementation, permits for various inspections and other professional services. Funds are available in the Health Department fund. 39. Consideration to renew supply contract number FY17-013 to the sole bidder DPC Industries, Corpus Christi, Texas in an amount up to $100,000.00 for the purchase of liquid chlorine for water and wastewater treatment for the Utilities Department. There was a price increase on the last renewal, price increase from $1.50/lb to $1.53/lb. 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 four (4) extension periods; this shall serve as extension #2. All chlorine will be purchased on as needed basis. Funding is available in the Water and Wastewater Treatment Division's operating budgets. 40. Consideration to award a contract to sole source provider Precision Pump Systems, McAllen, Texas in the amount of $111,250.00 for the purchase of two (2) Gorman-Rupp Model PA6C60 Pumps and one (1) Gorman-Rupp Model T8A3S-B Pump for the Jacaman, Heritage Park and San Francisco lift stations for the Utilities Department. Funding is available in the 2018 Sewer PPFCO. III2. Motion to approve funding in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 for the hiring of a management consulting firm for a nation-wide search for a new City Manager.
Consideration for approval of the selection of consultants for the CDBG Park Improvements Project in El Eden Park-District I, Freddie Benavides Park-District II, Eastwoods Neighborhood Park- District IV & Dellano Park-District V, and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. A total of five (5) firms responded to the request for qualifications and the top three (3) firms made presentations before the evaluation committee on Friday, January 18, 2019. The evaluation committee recommends the selection of the following top two (2) ranked firms: 1) Slay Architecture, Laredo, Texas (CDBG Freddie Benavides Park Improvements District II & CDBG Dellano Park Improvements-District V) and 2) Gignac & Associates, LLP, McAllen, Texas, (CDBG El Eden Park Improvements-District I and CDBG Eastwoods Neighborhood Park-District IV). Funding is available in the 2018 CDBG Grant.
Consideration to award contract FY18-048 to LNV Inc, Laredo, TX in the amount of $1,431,125.00 for the Master Plan of the City of Laredo International Bridge System. This master plan scope of services include but are not limited to: current and projected traffic trends, including capacity ratios and wait times, for the four (4) existing and future international bridges of the Laredo Bridge System in order to forecast and prepare the needed infrastructure to efficiently process pedestrian, non-commercial and commercial traffic traveling to and from Mexico and the United States. The master plan will also include a toll rate study to address future revenue projections, including toll rate adjustments based on traffic projections, operational expenses, debt service and required infrastructure improvements. Funding for this contract is available in the Bridge Construction Fund.
Consideration to award contract to Musco Sports Lighting, LLC. Muscatine, lA in the total amount of $498,750.00 for UniTrade Stadium Sport Lighting improvements. Contract improvements include: SportsCiuster System, Guaranteed Lighting Performance, Control Systems and Services as well as operation and warranties; guaranteed light levels of 1500 lux infield and 1000 lux outfield (Mexican League Standards). The purchase of these improvements I services shall be made utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program, Buy Board Contract No 512-16. Funding is available in the Sports & Community Venue Fund- UniTrade Stadium Operations.
Consideration to authorize the purchase of (60)- sixty LED King Luminaires, Rippled, Type A, 120 Volts, Federal Green in color, from Facility Solutions Group in the amount of $138,079.20 for the Downtown Lighting Upgrade Project. Funding is available in the 2016 C.O Bond.
Discussion and possible action to direct staff to hire a full time dedicated grant writer for the City of Laredo in order to assist and facilitate all City departments in searching for grants and the completion of application for State and Federal Grants; and any matters incident thereto.
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. 48. Request for Executive Session and discussion with possible action pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to deliberate the offer of a financial incentive or other incentives to an airline business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay or expand at the Laredo International Airport.
Status report on Washington D.C. Legislative Visit with possible action; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
Discussion and possible action to amend Section 2-87.6 of the Code of Ordinances by excluding the position of City Manager from the City's pay administration policy as it relates to the automatic salary increase; and any matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to build bathrooms at the Dellano park, and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to enhance the City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Commission to Laredo-Webb County Drug and Alcohol Commission and support the establishment of a detoxification triage center to address behavioral health and substance use (opioid) detox/triage services. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Nelly Vielma)
46. 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 Agapito Perez. Total number of days out as of January 25, 2019 pay period: 311 days Police Chief, Risk Manager, and Legal department recommend extension. 47. Discussion with possible action to consider a fourth request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073(b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Police Captain Guadalupe A. Ortiz. Total number of days out as of January 25, 2019 pay period: 357 days Police Chief, Risk Manager, and Legal department recommend extension.
Discussion and possible action to direct management to go out for a request for qualifications to masterplan the hike/bike/birding trails at and around the Max Mandel Golf Course, and any matters incident thereto. Funding is available in district VII priority funds.
Motion to approve funding in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 for the hiring of a management consulting firm for a nation-wide search for a new City Manager.
Discussion with possible action to install (2) speed radars on Springfield Ave., between E. Montgomery St. and E. Plum St., one northbound and one southbound for a total cost of $17,000.00. City Council District IV priority funds will be used for this project.
Discussion and possible action to direct staff to hire a full time dedicated grant writer for the City of Laredo in order to assist and facilitate all City departments in searching for grants and the completion of application for State and Federal Grants; and any matters incident thereto.
Items XII 41 - 44, XII 46 & XII 47
STAFF REPORTS 41. 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. 42. Report on the "Clear the Shelter" pet adoption event held Saturday, January 12,2019. 43. Report on the City of Laredo Animal Care Services Department transition by Heberto "Beto" L. Ramirez, Animal Care Services Department - Acting Director. 44. Staff report regarding the City of Laredo Council Forum Board, with possible action. 45. Report on the status of a violation on a Special Use Permit (S.U.P.) for a restaurant serving alcohol located at 1010 E. Hillside Rd., as follow up to citizen comments; and any other matters incident thereto. 46. 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 Agapito Perez. Total number of days out as of January 25, 2019 pay period: 311 days Police Chief, Risk Manager, and Legal department recommend extension. 47. Discussion with possible action to consider a fourth request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073(b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Police Captain Guadalupe A. Ortiz. Total number of days out as of January 25, 2019 pay period: 357 days Police Chief, Risk Manager, and Legal department recommend extension.
45. Report on the status of a violation on a Special Use Permit (S.U.P.) for a restaurant serving alcohol located at 1010 E. Hillside Rd., as follow up to citizen comments; and any other matters incident thereto. XVI. ADJOURN This notice was posted at the Municipal Government Offices, 1110 Houston Street, Laredo, Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the publicwat all times. Said notice was posted on Wednesday, January 30, 9 M 8:00 p.m.