Recognizing Leonardo Gael De Leon for being selected to play in February in the World Cup in Miami, Florida representing the America Soccer Team in the 2002 category for 17 year olds.
RECOGNITION Honoring Veteran of the Month Edward Dancause as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army and recognizing his distinguished service to our country.
Recognizing Able Cities, various experts and all the citizens who participated in the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan and for obtaining the 2019 Congress for The New Urbanism Merit Award.
Recognizing Laredo Police Officer Ramiro Paredes Jr. for his successful election as Region 2 Director of the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT) to represent Southwest Texas.
100. Presentation by Border Patrol on the status of fence construction in the Laredo, Texas area; and any other matters incident thereto. 110. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071 related to possible litigation pursuant to a request from the United States of America for a Right of Entry for a period of eighteen (18) months on property owned by the City of Laredo along the Rio Grande River for the purpose of conducting environmental assessments and property surveys, including the right to temporarily store, move and remove necessary equipment and supplies; survey, stake out, appraise, bore and take soil and/or water samples, and perform any other such work which may be necessary and incidental to the Government's assessment of the Property for Border Infrastructure Projects in the Laredo Sector area of responsibility.
2020-R-021 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute an agreement made pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 380 with Transportes Aeromar, S.A. de C.V. related to the development of air transportation services to provide non-stop flights between the Laredo International Airport and Mexico City to include economic incentives of a ticket pre-purchase in the amount of $100,100.00 and an $800,000.00 maximum revenue guarantee incentive from the City. Funds are available in the Capital Improvements Fund.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 73, 74, and 75, Block 2, North Creek Subdivision, located at 5400 McPherson Rd., from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change and staff is in support of the application. ZC-05-2020 District V
Invitation to our annual State of the City event taking place at the Sames Auto Arena on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 5:45 p.m.
Presentation by Bobby Peregoy, President of the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA), regarding the upcoming WBCA festivities with a presentation of the 123rd Celebration's Commemorative Poster to the City of Laredo Mayor and City Council.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 29, Block 2, The Plaza, Southgate II, Unit I, located at 3003 Sabine Plaza Ct. from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial of the zone change. The applicant has since exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. ZC-01-2020 District II
Presentation by the Laredo Commission for Women regarding the selected nominees for the 2020 Hall of Fame with possible action; and any matters incident thereto.
2020-R-019 A resolution by the Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, adopting a program under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 380 and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute an agreement made pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 380 with Mission Produce, Inc. relating to the purchase of 32.6 acres of real property in the City to develop an agricultural cold storage manufacturing and distribution center valued at over $48,000.000.00 creating 75 jobs; and providing an effective date.
Discussion with possible action on the funding and in-kind support for the February 2020 Texas World Series Tournament; and any other matters incident thereto.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member George Altgelt of Jim Fulgham to the Max A. Mandell Municipal Golf Course Advisory Committee. 2. Appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. of Luis Rubalcaba to the Cemetery Committee. 3. Appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. of Danny De La Rosa to the City Utilities Advisory Commission. 4. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Alma Mata to the Building and Standards Commission. 5. Appointment by Council Member George Altgelt of Alex Villarreal, III to the Cemetery Committee. 6. Appointment by Council Member George Altgelt of Carlos Mata to the Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Committee. 8. Appointment by Council Member Nelly Vielma of Valentin Jorge Cuellar to the Transportation and Traffic Safety Committee. 9. Appointment by Council Member George Altgelt of Federico Reyes to the Utilities Advisory Commission.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 9.3453 acres, out of Porcion 19, Joaquin Garcia, Original Grantee, Abstract 47, located at approximate 1,400 LF, South of Aquero Blvd., and East of Bernadette Ln., from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-75-2019 District VII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 10.01 acres out of 26.61 acre tract in Porcion 34, J.A. Diaz, Abstract 762, located at East of Cuatro Vientos Rd., from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change, and Staff supports the application. ZC-04-2020 District II
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 1.11 acres out of 1.34 acre tract in Porcion 14, Abstract 56, located at North of FM 1472 and West of Verde Blvd., from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-06-2020 District VII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 2.06 acres out of 5.10 acre tract in Porcion 10, Tomas Sanchez, Original, Abstract 280, located at South of FM 1472 Rd., from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change and staff does not support the application. ZC-07-2020 District VII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 3.997 acres out of Survey 2181, Abstract 648, J.W. Cody Original, located South of Casa Verde Rd.from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-08-2020 District V
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 10.37 acres in Porcion 35, Abstract 546, Jose M. Diaz, located South of Katiana Dr. from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-10-2020 District I
9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance ratifying the execution of a contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), amending the FY 2019-2020 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $255,122.00 and amending the FY 2019-2020 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Health Educator Supervisor, R38 position and one (1) Health Educator I, R29 position for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Special Health Care Needs education and outreach services to assist families access care and services for children with special needs for the term period of December 6, 2019 through August 31, 2021. 10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance ratifying the execution of a contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), amending the FY 2019-2020 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $ 257,970.00 for a total of $725,580.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Zika Health Care Services Program for the term period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. 11. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, 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 add the Multi-Ride Bus Pass Program, The reduction for elderly and disabled off-peak fare and elimination of transfers; providing this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for severability; and providing an effective date of January 21, 2020.
Invitation to our annual State of the City event taking place at the Sames Auto Arena on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 5:45 p.m.
Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of 3 Council Members/ 2 at large citizens to the Board of Directors to the South Texas Development Council.
Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a lease agreement between City of Laredo, as Lessor, and Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association, Inc., as Lessee, for approximately 15.0 acres of concrete ramp located on the West General Aviation parking at the Laredo International Airport. Purpose of hosting the WBCA Stars & Stripes Air Show Spectacular. The term of the said lease agreement shall be for two (2) days, once a year every February, for a term of five (5) years commencing on February 1, 2020 and ending on March 1, 2025 with a five one-year renewal option. City Council finds and declares that a valid public purpose will be served in setting the daily rental fee at $1.00; providing for an effective date.
16. 2019-O-199 Amending the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24.66.6 to increase the amount of off-street parking requirements that can be waived by the Building Official for good cause in Historic Districts; amending the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24.78.2(B) to allow legal and adjacent on-street parking to be counted towards the total off-street parking requirements contained in Section 24-78 in Historic Districts; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing for publication and effective date. 17. 2020-O-002 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a second amendment to Equipment Premises Temporary License Agreement between the City of Laredo and Sprint Spectrum Realty Company, LLC, for equipment space at 1501 Water Street, Laredo, Webb County, Texas and subject to an existing License Agreement between the Parties for use of the existing communications tower. Term of the second amendment is six (6) months commencing October 7, 2019 and ending April 6, 2020; with a six (6) month renewal option. The Second Amendment fee will be $8,000.00 and the license fee for the renewal term will be $8,500.00, if exercised. 1. Discussion with possible action to amend the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 11.8928 acres, as further described by metes and bounds located on South of Riverhill Loop & West of Nogal Avenue, from a R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to a R-1 MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District); providing for publication and effective date.
18. Consideration to award contract FY20-021 to bidder Butler Fairman and Seufert, Inc., Indianapolis, IN for Part 139 Inspection, Work Order Management and Lease Management Software System for the City of Laredo International Airport in the amount of $47,800.00 which includes system implementation on the first year and three (3) year maintenance & support services. The system should allow the airport to conduct daily inspections in conformance with Federal Regulations Part 139 Inspection. The term of this contract is for four (4) years and with the option to extend support services, upgrades and maintenance for a fee of $6,000.00 annually thereafter upon mutual agreement and contingent on availability of funds. Funds are available in the Airport Operational Fund. 19. 2020-R-005 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Juan Antonio Lopez & Patricia Lopez for a proposed project located at 2417 Mier St., lot 3; block 1046; eastern division that consists of 4 bedroom house, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a five (5) year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $180,100.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $1,027.47 and estimated total fee waivers of $1,849.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement. 20. 2020-R-006 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Guadalupe N. Arreguin for a proposed project located at 2620 Sanders St, east two-thirds of lot 4; block 331; eastern division that consists of two (2) bedroom house, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a five (5) year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $51,742.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $328.05 and estimated total fee waivers of $1,560.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement.
2020-R-020 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Koukla Investments L.L.C for a proposed project located at 2620 San Bernardo Ave, lot 4; block 572; western division that consists of addition to an existing law office, 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 $458,082.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $453.24 and estimated total fee waivers of $534.50. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement.
22. 2020-R-021 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute an agreement made pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 380 with Transportes Aeromar, S.A. de C.V. related to the development of air transportation services to provide non-stop flights between the Laredo International Airport and Mexico City to include economic incentives of a ticket pre-purchase in the amount of $100,100.00 and an $800,000.00 maximum revenue guarantee incentive from the City. Funds are available in the Capital Improvements Fund. 23. A joint Resolution of the City of Del Rio, City of Eagle Pass, and the City of Laredo supporting the designation of the extension of Intestate 27 as a future interstate in Texas.
Consideration to appoint a Mayor Pro Tempore as per Ordinance 2011-O-029 and whose one year term shall start January 21, 2020.
25. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into multiple contracts and award 2019 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program Funds made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the total amounts of: 1. $237,536.00 to Bethany House of Laredo, Inc., for Bethany House Shelter Complex Shelter Operations, provision of Essential Services, Street Outreach Services, Homelessness Prevention Assistance, Rapid Re-Housing Assistance, and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). 2. $40,000.00 to Casa De Misericordia (CASA) for operations of their shelter. 3. $22,000.00 to Holding Community Center for Emergency Shelter Operations, Essential Services, and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). 26. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into multiple contracts and award 2018 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) set-aside funds in the amount of $176,769.00. 1. $136,769 to Habitat for Humanity of Laredo, Inc., to acquire one (1) vacant lot and construct a single family housing unit. If not all funds are utilized, an additional single family housing unit will be constructed. 2. $40,000 to NeighborWorks Laredo, to assist in part with the construction of a single family housing unit by acquiring one (1) vacant lot. 27. Amending the HOME Investment Partnership Program Policy and Procedures Manual pertaining to the Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Program. In order to promote and increase the number of qualified DPA Loans and to comply with the goals established by the annual action plan submitted to The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Staff is recommending the following changes: 1. Changing the allowable housing ratios "front end ratio" from 28%-31% to 28%-38% and the maximum debt-to-income "back end ratio" from 45% to 48%. 2. Changing DPA Assistance forgivable loan amounts from $14,999.00 to $30,000.00 for qualifying households with incomes at 80% or below area median income. DPA assistance will be determined based on the underwriting guidelines to ensure the housing unit affordability. 3. Updating the affordability requirement based on the amount of assistance. 4. Adding that all household members must be U.S. Citizen(s) or Permanent Resident(s), with certain specified exceptions listed under section 401, for any Federal Public Benefit; as instructed by HUD. 5. Updating the DPA process to reflect any and all changes required by this motion. 28. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into negotiations for the purchase of a 0.968 Acre Tract from Manuel Perez. Said tract is located within a tract of land containing 1.574 Acres legally described as Abstract 277 Porcion 22 Dona M.J Sanchez 1.5737 ACS. Acquisition of the proposed property will allow continuity between abutting City of Laredo owned properties for the preservation and beautification of River Vega land. Additionally, it will allow the expansion of the Father McNaboe Hike and Bike Trail. Funding is available from the Environmental Services Budget.
30. Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible responsive bidder ALC Construction Co., Inc., in the base bid amount of $78,030.00 for the CDBG Freddie Benavides Park Improvements with a construction contract time of ninety (90) calendar days; and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. After a notice to proceed is issued, the estimated completion date for the project is scheduled for May 2020. Funding is available in the 2016 CDBG Grant Year - Project No. D21806 and 2018 CDBG Grant Year - Project No. D21806. 31. Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible responsive bidder ALC Construction Co., Inc., Laredo, Texas, in the base bid amount of $137,055.00 for the Sidewalk Project Springfield Ave. from Windsor Rd. to Jordan Dr. – District V with a construction contract time of ninety (90) working days; and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. After a notice to proceed is issued, the estimated completion date for the project is scheduled for July 2020. Funding is available in the 2018 CO Bond - District Priority Funds. Project Number D51914. 32. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to RS&H, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $770,044.00 for design and preparation of plans and specifications for the Laredo International Airport Air Cargo Apron Phase 14 Rehabilitation. Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund. Local funds will be used for this work. Services for this project are eligible for reimbursement by Federal Aviation Administration Grant. 33. Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the second lowest responsible responsive bidder, as per CDBG Section 3 Program Policy, Romo Contractors, LLC., Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $90,344.00 for the CDBG Sidewalks Project District III (20 Blocks). Due to funding, only Phase 2 of the project (10 Blocks) will be awarded with a construction contract time of ninety (90) working days; and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. After a notice to proceed is issued, the estimated completion date for the project is scheduled for July 2020. Funding is available in the 2018 CDBG Grant Year - Project No. D31802. 34. Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible responsive bidder Artillery, LLC., Edinburg, Texas, in the base bid amount of $140,423.00 for the CDBG Sidewalks District VIII (14 Blocks) with a construction contract time of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days; and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. After a notice to proceed is issued, the estimated completion date for the project is scheduled for June 2020. Funding is available in the 2016 CDBG Grant Year - Project No. D81810, 2018 CDBG Grant Year - Project No. D81810 and 2019 CDBG Grant Year - Project No. D81810. 35. Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the sole responsible responsive bidder ALC Construction Co., Inc., Laredo, Texas, in the base bid amount of $108,234.00 for the CDBG Sidewalks Project District IV (14 Blocks) with a construction contract time of ninety (90) working days; and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. After a notice to proceed is issued, estimated completion date for the project is scheduled for July 2020. Funding is available in the CDBG 2019 Grant Year – Project No. D41813. 36. Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible responsive bidder Mage 4 Group, Ltd., Laredo, Texas, in the base bid amount of $369,000.00 for the CDBG De Llano Park Improvements with a construction contract time of ninety (90) calendar days; and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. After a notice to proceed is issued, estimated completion date for the project is scheduled for May 2020. Funding is available in the CDBG Funds and District V Priority Funds - Project No. D51812. 37. Consideration for approval of the selection of the top two consultants Gilpin Engineering Company, Laredo, Texas, and Porras Nance Engineering, Laredo, Texas, for the Springfield Avenue Extension from the southern end near Del Mar Blvd. to San Isidro Parkway/Bob Bullock Loop on the northern end and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. A total of eight (8) firms responded to the request for qualifications. No financial impact as this time. 38. Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible responsive bidder Mage 4 Group, Ltd., Laredo, Texas, in the base bid amount of $359,000.00 for the Barbara Fasken Community Center - Canopies with a construction contract time of one hundred eighty (180) calendar days; and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. After a notice to proceed is issued, estimated completion date for the project is scheduled for August 2020. Funding is available in the 2015 CO Bond, 2016 CO Bond, 2017 CO Bond, and 2018 CO Bond District 7 Priority Funds.
39. A motion authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to sign an agreement for $17,000.00/year with Laredo College for concerning the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) storm water permit (WQ0004592000). City of Laredo is responsible for the management of the program and this agreement provides the responsibilities and obligations between the City and LC. 40. Consideration to select the consultant and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to negotiate the contract for Manadas Creek and detention pond improvements for the City of Laredo Environmental Services Department. There is no cost involved in this part of the Request for Qualification/selection of consultant process. 41. Consideration to award a contract to Patterson Equipment Company, Magnolia, Texas, in the amount of $377,990.00 through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC)-Cooperative Purchasing Program (Contract # HT06-18), for the purchase of one (1) replacement vacuum truck (Camel Maxxx 1200 module on a Freightliner Chassis) to replace an aging 2007 Vactor vacuum truck. Anticipated delivery date is expected by March 2020. Funding is available through the 2019 Environmental CO. 42. Consideration to award contract FY20-012 Upper Zacate Detention Pond Contract (Bartlett Soccer Complex/Bartlett Soccer Complex and Hike & Bike Trail Maintenance) to low bidder Airstream Professional Misting Systems, Laredo, TX for an annual amount of $21,516.00 per year. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year with the options to renew contract for three (3) additional one (1) year periods. Funding for this contract is available in the Environmental Services Department Budget. 43. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to sign Amendment 3, for the additional engineering services contract with Crane Engineering- Laredo, Texas in the amount of $106,525.33. The total contract amount with this amendment is $603,693.47 for the Eastern Chacon Creek 18"- 36" Interceptor from Vaquillas Lift Station to India and Gates. Amendment #3 proposes to prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, utility coordination, and construction oversight for reconstruction of Century City Boulevard bridge to be above the 100 year flow, as well as create pedestrian crossings underneath and for additional channel improvements not in the scope of Amendment #2. Funding is available in the 2016 Environmental CO.
44. Consideration to renew contract FY19-024 for the purchase of Ford Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) automotive parts for the City’s Fleet vehicles with Sames Motor Company, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $150,000.00. All parts will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the first of three extension periods. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 45. Consideration to renew contract FY19-040 with Industrial Disposal Supply, San Antonio, Texas, in an amount up to $75,000.00 for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/service for the City’s street sweepers. All parts and services will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This is the first of three extension periods. There was no price increase during the last extension period. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 46. Consideration to renew annual contracts FY18-031 for the purchase of police and passenger car tires with the following vendors: Section I: Southern Tire Mart, San Antonio, Texas, in an amount up to $ 183,631.00; and 1. Section II: Hesselbein Tire Southwest, San Antonio, Texas, in an amount up to $99,753.34. 2. All tires will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. There was a 4% price increase on Section II (Hesselbein Tires) during the last extension period due to an increase in costs in the tire industry. The company GCR Tire was acquired by Southern Tire Mart on 5/6/19. This is the last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 47. Consideration to amend and renew annual contract FY18-022 by 25% with Hesselbein Tire Southwest, San Antonio, Texas for an amount increase of $11,250.00 and a new contract with a total amount of $56,250.00. Contract amendment is due to an increase in the purchase of tractor and heavy equipment tires. The term of this contract shall expire on 1/22/20 and all tires will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. There was no price increase during the last extension period. The company GCR Tire which was acquired by Southern Tire Mart on 5/16/19 decided not to renew Section II of this contract. This is the last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 48. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a contract utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program pricing with Petroleum Solutions, Inc., McAllen,Texas in the amount of $55,251.00 for the installation and startup of four Fuel Master Prokee readers at various fueling facilities. The vendor shall provide electrical, programming, test operation and training. The current system being utilized by the City was purchased in May 2012 has become obsolete. The project shall include all labor, equipment, and related appurtenances to complete the project. The estimated time for completion of this project is between fifteen and thirty working days. Funding is available in the 2015 CO.
49. 2020-R-009 Ratifying the execution of a contract amendment from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $269,000.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Community and Clinical Health Bridge (CCHB) project for diabetes disease self-management, increased health education on chronic diseases and to implement a health information exchange for the term period of October 1, 2019 through August 31, 2021. 50. 2020-R-010 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to accept an additional amount of $10,900.00 for the Women's Health and Family Planning Association of Texas (WHFPT) for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department Title X Family Planning Women's Preventive Health and Wellness Services for the term period from April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020. 51. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to amend the current agreement with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School in the amount of $114,465.00 for year two and $114,465.00 for year three for a total cumulative amount of $352,504.00 to continue to provide dental care for children and pregnant women and enhance Title V dental services by the City of Laredo Health Department through August 31, 2021, pending funding availability.
52. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into and execute contract payments with spectrum for providing the existing 9-1-1 telephone network and maintenance for the South Texas Region, including Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb and Zapata counties, in the amount of $110,000.00. Payments are for the period of September 1, 2019 through august 31, 2020. Funding is available in the 9-1-1 Regional Fund. 53. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute an amendment, as attached, to the services agreement with Superion Public Sector, a Central Square Company, for naviline remote service processing. Contract term is for one (1) year effective on the date of execution and shall automatically renew for successive one (1) year terms; unless terminated by either party with at least sixty (60) days written notice prior to expiration of the then-current term. First year cost is $61,280.00; funding is available in the Information Technology Fund. 54. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to approve payment for year three renewal option of services agreement with Superion Public Sector for OpenGov Open Data software services. Renewal term is for one (1) year effective January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020; and shall automatically renew for successive one (1) year terms; unless terminated by either party with at least sixty (60) days written notice prior to expiration of the then-current term. Third year cost is $136,618.20; funding is available in the Information Technology Fund.
Consideration to award contract FY20-013 for the purchase of Pharmaceuticals & Medical Supplies for the Laredo Animal Care Services to the following bidders: 1. MWI Animal Health, Boise Idaho (Primary Vendor) in an amount up to $90,000.00 annually. 2. Miller Veterinary, Fort Worth, Texas (Secondary Vendor) in an amount up to $30,000.00 annually. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) two (2) year term, subject to future appropriations, beginning as of he date of its execution; contract may be extended for one (1) additional two (2) year term upon mutual agreement. All medications will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Laredo Animal Care Department.
56. 2020-R-007 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into a non-financial agreement between the Laredo College - Adult Education & Literacy and the City of Laredo - Public Libraries to provide ESL (English as a Second Language), El Civics (Citizenship) and HSE (High School Equivalency) classes to improve literacy levels in surrounding communities. 57. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Health & Human Services Commission and the City of Laredo - Public Library for the purpose of assisting with online community-based application assistance through YourTexasBenefits.com for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Long-Term Care Services programs (LTC). 58. 2020-R-024 A resolution of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing a donation agreement between the City of Laredo and the International Bank of Commerce for acceptance of $9,000.00 towards the 2020 Streets of Laredo Marathon event.
59. Consideration to authorize the selection of sole bidder consulting firm: Strand Associates, Inc., Bernham, TX for contract FY20-008 Quiet Zone Implementation Project and to authorize negotiations for set professional services contract to improve the quality of life for Laredo residents. There is no financial impact at this stage for contract development process. 60. Authorize the drafting of Annexation Agreements and Service Plans for the following voluntary annexation requests and refer to the Planning and Zoning Commission and further authorizing the City Manager to enter into Water Supply, Sanitary Sewer Service, and Controlled Development Contracts with the owners of the eligible proposed annexation tracts: Tract 1: Elvira H. Moreno Tract - 0.84 acres, more or less, located west of Los Minerales-Annex Rd. and south of FM 1472/Mines Rd. Tract 2: Sergio A. Suarez Tract - 3.04 acres, more or less, located west of FM 3338 (Las Tiendas Rd) and south of FM 1472/Mines. Rd. Tract 3: Blanca Estela Rodriguez Tract - 7.29 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and east of Lampazos Loop. Tract 4: Gallus Properties Tract - 1.45 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472/Mines Rd. and east of Copper Mine Rd. Tract 5: Cuatro Vientos South LTD Tract - 81.02 acres, more or less, located east of Cuatro Vientos Rd./Loop 20 and north of Wormser Rd. Tract 6: Laredo Pinnacle Investments Tract - 100.00 acres, more or less, located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd. Tract 7: Laredo Pinnacle Mines Investments # 1 Tract - 15.6286 acres, more or less, located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd. Tract 8: Laredo Pinnacle Mines Investments # 2 Tract - 5.2077 acres, more or less, located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd. Tract 9: Laredo Pinnacle Mines Investments # 3 Tract - 204.7003 acres, more or less, located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd. 61. Authorizing and advancing funds to the Laredo Urban Transportation Study - Metropolitan Planning Organization (LUTS-MPO) in the amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for payment of Nelson NYGAARD consulting services for the development of the Active Transportation Plan (Bicycle, Pedestrian, Transit), which said sums are 100% reimbursable from federal funds supplied to the MPO as per the fiscal agreement between the City and the MPO. Funding is available in the General Fund-Planning MPO Grant. 62. 2020-R-001 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to ratify and accept a grant in the amount of $40,000.00 from the Texas Department of Transportation to fund the STEP Impaired Driving Mobilization (IDM) program. The City of Laredo will match $12,400.00 for a total grant amount of $52,400.00. This grant is to pay overtime salaries to officers in order to increase enforcement to arrest individuals driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol by minor. Funding will be available in the Special Police Fund. 63. 2020-R-002 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to submit a grant application in the amount of $144,098.68 to the Texas Department of Transportation for Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. The grant period will begin October 1, 2020 and runs through September 30, 2021; this grant is for overtime salaries. The City of Laredo will match approximately 24% of total funds. Funding will be available in the Special Police Fund. 65. 2020-R-011 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to submit a grant application in the amount of $123,138.78 from the Texas Department of Transportation for enforcement of Commercial Motor Vehicle Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. The grant period will begin October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. This grant is for overtime salaries. The City of Laredo will match approximately 24% of total funds. Funding will be available in the Special Police Fund. 66. Consideration to authorize the purchase of forty-one (41) patrol units from Cowboy Dodge, Silsbee, Texas in the amount of $1,325,879.98. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program. Funding is available in the 2019 Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation (PPFCO) Bond Issue. 67. Consideration to authorize the purchase of four (4) unmarked police units from Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, TX in the amount of $115,028.00. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the Goodbuy Contract Pricing Program. Funding is available in the 2015 Certificate of Obligation Bond and the Police Trust Fund. 68. Consideration to award a two year contract FY20-010 for Leather Gear and Assorted Police Clothing by section to the lowest responsive responsible bidder as follows: SECTIONS VENDOR Section 1 - DonHume Items USIQ, Inc. - Northbrook, IL. Section 2 - Holster Safariland Items G.T. Distributors - Austin, TX Section 3 - Nylon Gear Items USIQ, Inc. - Northbrook, IL. Section 4 - 5.11 Items USIQ, Inc. - Northbrook, IL. Section 5 - Mocean Items Galls LLC. - Lexington, KY. USIQ, Inc will be awarded an estimated annual amount of $70,000.00, G.T. Distributors will be awarded an estimated annual amount of $25,000.00 and Galls will be awarded an estimated amount of $20,000.00 for the purchase of Lear Gear and Assorted Police Clothing for the Laredo Police Department in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. All items will be purchased on an as needed basis.The term of this contract shall be for a period of two (2) years, subject to future appropriations, with the option to renew two (2) additional year periods. Funding is available in the Laredo Police Department General Fund. 69. Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with the sole source provider, Utility Associates, Inc., Becatur, Georgia in the amount of $432,000.00 for the purchase of forty-five (45) In-Car and Body Worn Video Camera Systems for the new Police Department patrol vehicles. Funding is available in the 2019 Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation (PPFCO) Bond Issue. 70. Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with the sole source provider, Utility Associates, Inc., Becatur, Georgia in the amount of $67,200.00 for the purchase of hardware/surveillance equipment to upgrade seven (7) interview rooms in the Police Department. Funding is available in the Police Trust Fund. 71. Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with RZ Communications, Laredo, Texas for the acquisition of forty-five (45) Zebra Mobile Printers, Stalker Radars, and the purchase of forty-five (45) Mobile Computer Terminals (MCT's) through contract No. DIR-TSO-2520 for the new Police Department patrol vehicles for a total amount of $569,358.97. Funding is available in the 2019 Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation (PPFCO) Bond Issue. 72. Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with Motorola, Inc., Schaumburg, Illinois, through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No. RA05-18, in the amount of $173,639.16 for the purchase of thirty-six (36) mobile radios for the new Police Department patrol vehicles. Funding is available in the 2019 Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation (PPFCO ) Bond Issue. 73. Consideration to authorize the purchase of four (4) patrol units from Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, TX in the amount of $184,304.48. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the Goodbuy Contract Pricing Program. Funding is available in the 2019 Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation (PPFCO) Bond Issue.
2020-R-003 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to ratify and enter into an agreement and accept reimbursement from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection/U.S. Border Patrol Treasury Forfeiture Fund up to $200,000.00 for joint operations for overtime expenses. The City of Laredo is required a match that will be $64,000.00 for a total amount of $264,000.00. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund.
74. Consideration to authorize the purchase of six (6) mowers from AG-PRO through John Deere Company, Cary, North Carolina, for creek maintenance, in the total amount $131,918.16 for the Public Works Department. The purchase of this equipment shall be made utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Contract Pricing Program. Funding is available in the Environmental Services-Creek Cleaning Fund. 75. Consideration to authorize the purchase of one (1) Milling Machine from Nueces Power Equipment, Laredo, Texas in the amount of $592,043.05. The purchase of this Milling Machine for the Public Works Department shall be from the HGAC Cooperative Purchasing Program. Funding is available in Capital Outlay 2019 PPFCOs and General Fund.
Consideration to authorize a purchase contract utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program pricing to Holt Caterpillar, San Antonio, Texas for the purchase of one (1) Caterpillar CB7 01A Vibratory Compactor in the amount of $121,821.90 for the Public Works Department. Funding is available in 2019 PPFCO and General Fund.
Consideration to renew contract FY16-034 to Industrial Property Brokers, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $476,550.00 for the purchase and hauling of approximately 135,000 tons of earthen soils to the City's Solid Waste facility. The term of this renewal shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract can be extended two additional periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. All earthen soils will be purchased on an as needed basis. The Solid Waste Department will use these soils to cover the landfill cells on a weekly basis in accordance to TCEQ requirements. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Services Department Fund.
78. Consideration to renew contract FY19-017 with Toter, LLC, Charlotte, North Carolina, for the amount of $366,794.00 for the purchase of trash containers and accessories. This contract renewal shall be for a period of one (1) year. This contract has two (2) additional one (1) year renewals left upon mutual agreement and contingent upon availability of funds. All trash containers and accessories will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Services Department Fund. 79. Consideration to authorize a purchase contract utilizing various Cooperative Purchasing Program pricing: Buyboard, Sourcewell & HGAC Buy offered by vendors: Rush Truck Center, Laredo, TX; Heil of Texas, San Antonio, TX; Holt Cat, San Antonio, TX, Nueces Power Equipment, Corpus Christi, TX; and RDO Equipment Co., Laredo, TX for the purchase of the heavy duty trucks and equipment listed below in the total amount not to exceed $3,312,000.00 for the Solid Waste Department. These trucks and equipment are to replace units which have already reached their useful life. Some units have to be replaced every 4-5 years to meet performance standards for the collection and transportation of solid waste material. Funding is available in the 2019 PPFCO Bonds. Four (4) Side Loader Refuse Trucks Vendor: Rush Truck Center, Laredo, TX One (1) Rear Loader Refuse Truck Vendor: Rush Truck Center, Laredo, TX One (1) Front Loader Refuse Truck Vendor: Rush Truck Center, Laredo, TX One (1) Grapple Truck Vendor: Rush Truck Center, Laredo, TX One (1) Split Loader Refuse Truck Vendor: Rush Truck Center, Laredo, TX One (1) Sweeper Vendor: Heil of Texas, San Antonio, TX One (1) Water Truck Vendor: Rush Truck Center, Laredo, TX One (1) Backhoe Vendor: Holt Cat, San Antonio, TX One (1) Wheel Loader Vendor: Nueces Power Equipment, Corpus Christi, TX One (1) Motor Grader Vendor: RDO Equipment, Laredo, TX 80. Approving the monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts adjusted for the month of December 2019 represent a decrease of $274,775.33. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. 81. Consideration for approval and acceptance of the City-Wide Traffic Signal Synchronization project as complete, and approval of final payment in the amount of $154,082.78 to Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. Project was completed within the allotted contract time. This project is being funded by Coordinated Border Infrastructure (CBI) Funds. Funding is available in the Capital Grants Fund. 82. Consideration to authorize to award contract FY20-014 to the lowest responsive - responsible bidder Duncan Parking Technologies from Milwaukee, WI for the purchase of 270 meter housings for the Traffic Safety Department, Parking Enforcement in the total amount of $62,655.00. Funding is available in the Parking Enforcement Division. 83. Consideration to renew annual contract FY19-029 for the purchase of speed hump signs and marking from NSTS, LLC., Seguin, Texas, in an amount up to $100,000.00. All speed hump signs and marking will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the first of three extension periods. Funding is available in the Traffic Safety Department Budget.
84. 2020-R-004 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to sign a water rights sales agreement, between the City of Laredo and Russell Plantation to purchase the right to divert and use 547.5 acre feet per annum of Class B Irrigation water rights to the Rio Grande River, which after conversion from irrigation to municipal use rights, amounts to 219 acre feet of municipal use rights per annum at $3,000.00 per AC/FT for a purchase price of $657,000.00 and further authorizing the City Manager to sign and file necessary application with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, on behalf of the City requesting that said water rights be severed from Certificate of Adjudication No. 23-105C, as amended of the seller and combined with certificate of adjudication No. 23-3997 as amended, of the City and that the point of diversion, purpose and place of use of said water rights be changed as required by the City of Laredo. Funding is available in the Water Works Fund - Water Availability Division. 85. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to approve the Change Order #4 amounting to a net reduction of ($2,666.26) also, accepting the project as complete and release of retainage in the amount of $65,311.8 to Summit Building & Design, Laredo,Texas for the Utilities Department Administration Building Expansion Project. [With the reduction of ($2,666.26) in the contract value the net payment to the contractor is $62,645.58. This change order is credit for unused portion of allowance for the minor repair - remodeling to rooms and offices in existing Utilities Department Administration Building. The new contract sum amounts to $1,303,570.44, and contract period remains at 315 calendar days. Funding is available in the 2017 Sewer Revenue Bond. 86. Consideration to renew annual supply and service contract FY16-077 with E & E Air Conditioning, Laredo, TX in an amount up to $100,000.00 to provide HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) repair services for the Utilities Department (Water Treatment Division). This contract establishes an hourly service rate and cost percentage for parts. 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 last extension period for this contract. Funding for the additional extensions are subject to future budget appropriations. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis and funding will be secured from the Water Works Fund - Water Treatment Division. 87. Consideration to renew annual contract FY17-014 with ROMO Contractors, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $235,000.00 for concrete repairs of sidewalks, driveways, and curbs as a result of water line break repairs made by the Utilities Department. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. All work will be performed on an as needed basis required due to utility repairs. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the Utilities Water and Wastewater Funds. 88. Consideration to renew annual supply contract number FY17-013 with 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. 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 second of three extension periods. All chlorine will be purchased on as needed basis. Funding is available in the Water and Sewer Operating Budgets. 89. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute Amendment #1 to Architectural and Engineering Services contract in the amount of $21,140.00 to Sepulveda Associates Architects, Inc., Laredo, Texas for additional services required for the North Laredo Waste Water Treatment Plant Administration Building. This amendment includes restroom wall tiles to ceiling height, coordination/spec for new intercom to main gate, counter desk for clerk, aquarium and associated works, additional work for MEP, new wall at operator's station, etc. The total new contract sum including this amendment amounting to $263,360.00. Funding is available in the 2017 Sewer Revenue Bond. 90. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute Amendment No. 2 in the amount of $26,530.00 for Architectural and Engineering Services contract to Sepulveda Associates Architects, Inc., Laredo, Texas for the Utilities Department Administration Building. This amendment is for additional services required for construction management during the course of construction. The total new contract sum including this amendment amounting to $301,202.50. Funding is available in 2017 Sewer Revenue Bond. 91. Consideration to award a contract to Grace Water Services, LLC, Katy, Texas in the amount of $82,630.00 for the installation of the chlorination and liquid ammonium sulfate (LAS) feed system equipment at the HWY 359 Booster Station. The installed equipment will allow for the chemical feed to be flow paced in order to better maintain the chlorine residuals from the HWY 359 Booster Station to Las Blancas elevated tank. Funding available in the 2016 Water Works Revenue Bond. 92. Authorizing Co-Interim City Managers to execute amendment #1 for the professional engineering services contract with Plummer Associates, Inc., Austin, Texas in the amount of $24,790.00 for the Jefferson Water Treatment Plant permit renewal of the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES). The existing TPDES expires on September 1, 2020 and the application for renewal of this permit must be submitted a minimum 180 days prior to expiration date. The new total contract amount with this amendment will be $144,490.00. Funding is available in the Utilities Water Treatment Operations Budget. 93. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to approve change order #1 in the amount of $15,500.00 to Precision Pump Systems, Edinburg, Texas for the repairs of 600 HP motor from El Pico Water Treatment Plant Raw Pump #2. The new purchase order amount with change order will be $123,813.33. Funding is available in the Water Utilities Fund. 94. Consideration to award the professional Engineering Service contract to Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam (LAN) and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to sign the contract in the amount of $983,875.00 for the Integrated Water Master Plan for the City of Laredo Utilities Department. The scope of the works includes, updating the existing water model, water quality and water edge study, public outreach, water supply strategies and evaluation based on population demands. It also, include Capital Improvement(CIP) program for 5, 10, 20 and next 50 years including the plan of financing through rate study, Impact Fees and all other different options. Funding is available in the Utilities Department Operational Budget.
Discussion with possible action to authorize Co-Interim City Managers to consider the hiring of two temporary or contract employees to provide awareness and assist constituents in the submitting the Census in a timely manner; and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to consider a second request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073(b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Jorge Leven. Human Resources and Police Department recommend extension. Total number of days out as of December 28, 2019 pay period: 287 days.
Discussion with possible action to consider a sixth 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. Human Resources and Police Department recommend extension. Total number of days out as of December 28, 2019 pay period: 419 days.
Status update provided on the City Manager Search Ad Hoc Committee; and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action on the selection of a date for the Strategic Planning Session; and any other matters incident thereto.
101. Status update on the Detox Facility, and any other matters incident thereto. 3. Discussion and possible action to direct staff to establish a wet outdoor homeless campus with showers, restrooms, and a secure overnight place that is walking distance from Bethany House; and any matters incident thereto.
102. Status report on Vision Zero, with possible action. H. Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Roberto Balli 1. Discussion with possible action to initiate the 1st Annual Laredo International Airport 5k Runway Run; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.) 2. Discussion with possible action to build a Downtown Recreation Center on City property on the 1400 block of Victoria Street; and any other matters incident thereto.
A. Request by Mayor Pete Saenz Discussion with possible action on status of investigation and report by independent firm on recent water boil notice matters, and any other matters incident thereto. 1. B. Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. Discussion with possible action to instruct Co-Interim City Managers to authorize staff to install speed humps at the following locations, under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy, and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps, instead of speed cushions, which is currently required under the policy; and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District I Priority Funds will be used for this project. 1. a. Speed humps on Mercedes Dr. and Wright St. C. Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez Discussion with possible action to instruct Co-Interim City Managers to authorize staff to install speed humps at the following locations, under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy, and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps, instead of speed cushions, which is currently required under the policy; and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District II Priority Funds will be used for this project. a. Speed humps on 600 Felipe b. Speed humps on 3100 Cortez c. Speed humps on 6100 Monaguillo Discussion with possible action to instruct Co-Interim City Managers to authorize staff to install speed tables at the following locations; and any matters incident thereto. City Council District II Priority Funds will be used for this project. 2. a. Speed table on 3600 Market b. Speed table on 2400 Pine c. Speed table on Bencha Rd d. Speed table on Maria Luisa St.
Consideration to exercise the 1st one-year renewal option to the Automotive Fuel Supply Contract (FYl 7-021) awarded to the lowest bidder, Arguindegui Oil for the purchase of gasoline and diesel fuel subject to the pricing structure remaining the same and mutual consent of both parties in the estimated yearly amount of $1,000,000.00 dollars. Funding is available in the Laredo Transit Management, El Metro Operations Fund.
Discussion with possible action to motion to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Rio Bravo for the purposes of sharing equipment, technology and cross training of personnel; and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to purchase a circulator vehicle to implement in the El Metro Department Neighborhood Circulator route for the downtown area; and any other matters incident thereto. Funding for the vehicle is available from District Priority Funds. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
Discussion and possible action to connect the City’s extension of Bob Bullock Road through and onto Riverbank Road; and any matters incident thereto.
Discussion and possible action to authorize City Management to enter into a Chapter 380 Agreement and or other such acquisition/arrangement to incentivize a private secured/air conditioned/commercial vehicle parking lot that will allow for commercial vehicles to stage on a parking lot instead of our public streets; and any matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action on the fundraising efforts, if any, to be used by the City of Laredo for the solicitation of donations in order to defray costs associated with the 2020 Legislative Trip to Washington D.C. on March 8, 2020.
2. Discussion with possible action to authorize Co-Interim City Managers to instruct staff to provided quarterly financial reports; and any other matters incident thereto. XVII. ADJOURN
Jan 21, 2020 City Council
Recognizing Leonardo Gael De Leon for being selected to play in February in the World Cup in Miami, Florida representing the America Soccer Team in the 2002 category for 17 year olds.
RECOGNITION Honoring Veteran of the Month Edward Dancause as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army and recognizing his distinguished service to our country.
Recognizing Able Cities, various experts and all the citizens who participated in the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan and for obtaining the 2019 Congress for The New Urbanism Merit Award.
Recognizing Laredo Police Officer Ramiro Paredes Jr. for his successful election as Region 2 Director of the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT) to represent Southwest Texas.
100. Presentation by Border Patrol on the status of fence construction in the Laredo, Texas area; and any other matters incident thereto. 110. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 551.071 related to possible litigation pursuant to a request from the United States of America for a Right of Entry for a period of eighteen (18) months on property owned by the City of Laredo along the Rio Grande River for the purpose of conducting environmental assessments and property surveys, including the right to temporarily store, move and remove necessary equipment and supplies; survey, stake out, appraise, bore and take soil and/or water samples, and perform any other such work which may be necessary and incidental to the Government's assessment of the Property for Border Infrastructure Projects in the Laredo Sector area of responsibility.
2020-R-021 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute an agreement made pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 380 with Transportes Aeromar, S.A. de C.V. related to the development of air transportation services to provide non-stop flights between the Laredo International Airport and Mexico City to include economic incentives of a ticket pre-purchase in the amount of $100,100.00 and an $800,000.00 maximum revenue guarantee incentive from the City. Funds are available in the Capital Improvements Fund.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 73, 74, and 75, Block 2, North Creek Subdivision, located at 5400 McPherson Rd., from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change and staff is in support of the application. ZC-05-2020 District V
Invitation to our annual State of the City event taking place at the Sames Auto Arena on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 5:45 p.m.
Presentation by Bobby Peregoy, President of the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA), regarding the upcoming WBCA festivities with a presentation of the 123rd Celebration's Commemorative Poster to the City of Laredo Mayor and City Council.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 29, Block 2, The Plaza, Southgate II, Unit I, located at 3003 Sabine Plaza Ct. from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. Staff does not support the application and Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial of the zone change. The applicant has since exercised the right to appeal this decision directly to City Council. ZC-01-2020 District II
Presentation by the Laredo Commission for Women regarding the selected nominees for the 2020 Hall of Fame with possible action; and any matters incident thereto.
2020-R-019 A resolution by the Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, adopting a program under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 380 and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute an agreement made pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 380 with Mission Produce, Inc. relating to the purchase of 32.6 acres of real property in the City to develop an agricultural cold storage manufacturing and distribution center valued at over $48,000.000.00 creating 75 jobs; and providing an effective date.
Discussion with possible action on the funding and in-kind support for the February 2020 Texas World Series Tournament; and any other matters incident thereto.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES 1. Appointment by Council Member George Altgelt of Jim Fulgham to the Max A. Mandell Municipal Golf Course Advisory Committee. 2. Appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. of Luis Rubalcaba to the Cemetery Committee. 3. Appointment by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr. of Danny De La Rosa to the City Utilities Advisory Commission. 4. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Alma Mata to the Building and Standards Commission. 5. Appointment by Council Member George Altgelt of Alex Villarreal, III to the Cemetery Committee. 6. Appointment by Council Member George Altgelt of Carlos Mata to the Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Committee. 8. Appointment by Council Member Nelly Vielma of Valentin Jorge Cuellar to the Transportation and Traffic Safety Committee. 9. Appointment by Council Member George Altgelt of Federico Reyes to the Utilities Advisory Commission.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 9.3453 acres, out of Porcion 19, Joaquin Garcia, Original Grantee, Abstract 47, located at approximate 1,400 LF, South of Aquero Blvd., and East of Bernadette Ln., from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-75-2019 District VII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 10.01 acres out of 26.61 acre tract in Porcion 34, J.A. Diaz, Abstract 762, located at East of Cuatro Vientos Rd., from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change, and Staff supports the application. ZC-04-2020 District II
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 1.11 acres out of 1.34 acre tract in Porcion 14, Abstract 56, located at North of FM 1472 and West of Verde Blvd., from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-06-2020 District VII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 2.06 acres out of 5.10 acre tract in Porcion 10, Tomas Sanchez, Original, Abstract 280, located at South of FM 1472 Rd., from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change and staff does not support the application. ZC-07-2020 District VII
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 3.997 acres out of Survey 2181, Abstract 648, J.W. Cody Original, located South of Casa Verde Rd.from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-08-2020 District V
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximate 10.37 acres in Porcion 35, Abstract 546, Jose M. Diaz, located South of Katiana Dr. from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change and staff supports the application. ZC-10-2020 District I
9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance ratifying the execution of a contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), amending the FY 2019-2020 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $255,122.00 and amending the FY 2019-2020 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Health Educator Supervisor, R38 position and one (1) Health Educator I, R29 position for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Special Health Care Needs education and outreach services to assist families access care and services for children with special needs for the term period of December 6, 2019 through August 31, 2021. 10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance ratifying the execution of a contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), amending the FY 2019-2020 budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $ 257,970.00 for a total of $725,580.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Zika Health Care Services Program for the term period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. 11. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, 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 add the Multi-Ride Bus Pass Program, The reduction for elderly and disabled off-peak fare and elimination of transfers; providing this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing for severability; and providing an effective date of January 21, 2020.
Invitation to our annual State of the City event taking place at the Sames Auto Arena on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 5:45 p.m.
Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of 3 Council Members/ 2 at large citizens to the Board of Directors to the South Texas Development Council.
Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a lease agreement between City of Laredo, as Lessor, and Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association, Inc., as Lessee, for approximately 15.0 acres of concrete ramp located on the West General Aviation parking at the Laredo International Airport. Purpose of hosting the WBCA Stars & Stripes Air Show Spectacular. The term of the said lease agreement shall be for two (2) days, once a year every February, for a term of five (5) years commencing on February 1, 2020 and ending on March 1, 2025 with a five one-year renewal option. City Council finds and declares that a valid public purpose will be served in setting the daily rental fee at $1.00; providing for an effective date.
16. 2019-O-199 Amending the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24.66.6 to increase the amount of off-street parking requirements that can be waived by the Building Official for good cause in Historic Districts; amending the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24.78.2(B) to allow legal and adjacent on-street parking to be counted towards the total off-street parking requirements contained in Section 24-78 in Historic Districts; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing for publication and effective date. 17. 2020-O-002 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a second amendment to Equipment Premises Temporary License Agreement between the City of Laredo and Sprint Spectrum Realty Company, LLC, for equipment space at 1501 Water Street, Laredo, Webb County, Texas and subject to an existing License Agreement between the Parties for use of the existing communications tower. Term of the second amendment is six (6) months commencing October 7, 2019 and ending April 6, 2020; with a six (6) month renewal option. The Second Amendment fee will be $8,000.00 and the license fee for the renewal term will be $8,500.00, if exercised. 1. Discussion with possible action to amend the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 11.8928 acres, as further described by metes and bounds located on South of Riverhill Loop & West of Nogal Avenue, from a R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to a R-1 MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District); providing for publication and effective date.
18. Consideration to award contract FY20-021 to bidder Butler Fairman and Seufert, Inc., Indianapolis, IN for Part 139 Inspection, Work Order Management and Lease Management Software System for the City of Laredo International Airport in the amount of $47,800.00 which includes system implementation on the first year and three (3) year maintenance & support services. The system should allow the airport to conduct daily inspections in conformance with Federal Regulations Part 139 Inspection. The term of this contract is for four (4) years and with the option to extend support services, upgrades and maintenance for a fee of $6,000.00 annually thereafter upon mutual agreement and contingent on availability of funds. Funds are available in the Airport Operational Fund. 19. 2020-R-005 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Juan Antonio Lopez & Patricia Lopez for a proposed project located at 2417 Mier St., lot 3; block 1046; eastern division that consists of 4 bedroom house, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a five (5) year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $180,100.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $1,027.47 and estimated total fee waivers of $1,849.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement. 20. 2020-R-006 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Guadalupe N. Arreguin for a proposed project located at 2620 Sanders St, east two-thirds of lot 4; block 331; eastern division that consists of two (2) bedroom house, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a five (5) year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $51,742.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $328.05 and estimated total fee waivers of $1,560.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement.
2020-R-020 Authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Laredo and Koukla Investments L.L.C for a proposed project located at 2620 San Bernardo Ave, lot 4; block 572; western division that consists of addition to an existing law office, 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 $458,082.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $453.24 and estimated total fee waivers of $534.50. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement.
22. 2020-R-021 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute an agreement made pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 380 with Transportes Aeromar, S.A. de C.V. related to the development of air transportation services to provide non-stop flights between the Laredo International Airport and Mexico City to include economic incentives of a ticket pre-purchase in the amount of $100,100.00 and an $800,000.00 maximum revenue guarantee incentive from the City. Funds are available in the Capital Improvements Fund. 23. A joint Resolution of the City of Del Rio, City of Eagle Pass, and the City of Laredo supporting the designation of the extension of Intestate 27 as a future interstate in Texas.
Consideration to appoint a Mayor Pro Tempore as per Ordinance 2011-O-029 and whose one year term shall start January 21, 2020.
25. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into multiple contracts and award 2019 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program Funds made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the total amounts of: 1. $237,536.00 to Bethany House of Laredo, Inc., for Bethany House Shelter Complex Shelter Operations, provision of Essential Services, Street Outreach Services, Homelessness Prevention Assistance, Rapid Re-Housing Assistance, and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). 2. $40,000.00 to Casa De Misericordia (CASA) for operations of their shelter. 3. $22,000.00 to Holding Community Center for Emergency Shelter Operations, Essential Services, and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). 26. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into multiple contracts and award 2018 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) set-aside funds in the amount of $176,769.00. 1. $136,769 to Habitat for Humanity of Laredo, Inc., to acquire one (1) vacant lot and construct a single family housing unit. If not all funds are utilized, an additional single family housing unit will be constructed. 2. $40,000 to NeighborWorks Laredo, to assist in part with the construction of a single family housing unit by acquiring one (1) vacant lot. 27. Amending the HOME Investment Partnership Program Policy and Procedures Manual pertaining to the Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Program. In order to promote and increase the number of qualified DPA Loans and to comply with the goals established by the annual action plan submitted to The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Staff is recommending the following changes: 1. Changing the allowable housing ratios "front end ratio" from 28%-31% to 28%-38% and the maximum debt-to-income "back end ratio" from 45% to 48%. 2. Changing DPA Assistance forgivable loan amounts from $14,999.00 to $30,000.00 for qualifying households with incomes at 80% or below area median income. DPA assistance will be determined based on the underwriting guidelines to ensure the housing unit affordability. 3. Updating the affordability requirement based on the amount of assistance. 4. Adding that all household members must be U.S. Citizen(s) or Permanent Resident(s), with certain specified exceptions listed under section 401, for any Federal Public Benefit; as instructed by HUD. 5. Updating the DPA process to reflect any and all changes required by this motion. 28. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into negotiations for the purchase of a 0.968 Acre Tract from Manuel Perez. Said tract is located within a tract of land containing 1.574 Acres legally described as Abstract 277 Porcion 22 Dona M.J Sanchez 1.5737 ACS. Acquisition of the proposed property will allow continuity between abutting City of Laredo owned properties for the preservation and beautification of River Vega land. Additionally, it will allow the expansion of the Father McNaboe Hike and Bike Trail. Funding is available from the Environmental Services Budget.
30. Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible responsive bidder ALC Construction Co., Inc., in the base bid amount of $78,030.00 for the CDBG Freddie Benavides Park Improvements with a construction contract time of ninety (90) calendar days; and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. After a notice to proceed is issued, the estimated completion date for the project is scheduled for May 2020. Funding is available in the 2016 CDBG Grant Year - Project No. D21806 and 2018 CDBG Grant Year - Project No. D21806. 31. Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible responsive bidder ALC Construction Co., Inc., Laredo, Texas, in the base bid amount of $137,055.00 for the Sidewalk Project Springfield Ave. from Windsor Rd. to Jordan Dr. – District V with a construction contract time of ninety (90) working days; and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. After a notice to proceed is issued, the estimated completion date for the project is scheduled for July 2020. Funding is available in the 2018 CO Bond - District Priority Funds. Project Number D51914. 32. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to RS&H, Inc., San Antonio, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $770,044.00 for design and preparation of plans and specifications for the Laredo International Airport Air Cargo Apron Phase 14 Rehabilitation. Design work is to be done on a fast track basis. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund. Local funds will be used for this work. Services for this project are eligible for reimbursement by Federal Aviation Administration Grant. 33. Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the second lowest responsible responsive bidder, as per CDBG Section 3 Program Policy, Romo Contractors, LLC., Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $90,344.00 for the CDBG Sidewalks Project District III (20 Blocks). Due to funding, only Phase 2 of the project (10 Blocks) will be awarded with a construction contract time of ninety (90) working days; and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. After a notice to proceed is issued, the estimated completion date for the project is scheduled for July 2020. Funding is available in the 2018 CDBG Grant Year - Project No. D31802. 34. Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible responsive bidder Artillery, LLC., Edinburg, Texas, in the base bid amount of $140,423.00 for the CDBG Sidewalks District VIII (14 Blocks) with a construction contract time of one hundred twenty (120) calendar days; and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. After a notice to proceed is issued, the estimated completion date for the project is scheduled for June 2020. Funding is available in the 2016 CDBG Grant Year - Project No. D81810, 2018 CDBG Grant Year - Project No. D81810 and 2019 CDBG Grant Year - Project No. D81810. 35. Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the sole responsible responsive bidder ALC Construction Co., Inc., Laredo, Texas, in the base bid amount of $108,234.00 for the CDBG Sidewalks Project District IV (14 Blocks) with a construction contract time of ninety (90) working days; and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. After a notice to proceed is issued, estimated completion date for the project is scheduled for July 2020. Funding is available in the CDBG 2019 Grant Year – Project No. D41813. 36. Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible responsive bidder Mage 4 Group, Ltd., Laredo, Texas, in the base bid amount of $369,000.00 for the CDBG De Llano Park Improvements with a construction contract time of ninety (90) calendar days; and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. After a notice to proceed is issued, estimated completion date for the project is scheduled for May 2020. Funding is available in the CDBG Funds and District V Priority Funds - Project No. D51812. 37. Consideration for approval of the selection of the top two consultants Gilpin Engineering Company, Laredo, Texas, and Porras Nance Engineering, Laredo, Texas, for the Springfield Avenue Extension from the southern end near Del Mar Blvd. to San Isidro Parkway/Bob Bullock Loop on the northern end and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract. A total of eight (8) firms responded to the request for qualifications. No financial impact as this time. 38. Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible responsive bidder Mage 4 Group, Ltd., Laredo, Texas, in the base bid amount of $359,000.00 for the Barbara Fasken Community Center - Canopies with a construction contract time of one hundred eighty (180) calendar days; and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute all related contract documents contingent upon receipt and approval of insurance and bond documents. After a notice to proceed is issued, estimated completion date for the project is scheduled for August 2020. Funding is available in the 2015 CO Bond, 2016 CO Bond, 2017 CO Bond, and 2018 CO Bond District 7 Priority Funds.
39. A motion authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to sign an agreement for $17,000.00/year with Laredo College for concerning the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) storm water permit (WQ0004592000). City of Laredo is responsible for the management of the program and this agreement provides the responsibilities and obligations between the City and LC. 40. Consideration to select the consultant and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to negotiate the contract for Manadas Creek and detention pond improvements for the City of Laredo Environmental Services Department. There is no cost involved in this part of the Request for Qualification/selection of consultant process. 41. Consideration to award a contract to Patterson Equipment Company, Magnolia, Texas, in the amount of $377,990.00 through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC)-Cooperative Purchasing Program (Contract # HT06-18), for the purchase of one (1) replacement vacuum truck (Camel Maxxx 1200 module on a Freightliner Chassis) to replace an aging 2007 Vactor vacuum truck. Anticipated delivery date is expected by March 2020. Funding is available through the 2019 Environmental CO. 42. Consideration to award contract FY20-012 Upper Zacate Detention Pond Contract (Bartlett Soccer Complex/Bartlett Soccer Complex and Hike & Bike Trail Maintenance) to low bidder Airstream Professional Misting Systems, Laredo, TX for an annual amount of $21,516.00 per year. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year with the options to renew contract for three (3) additional one (1) year periods. Funding for this contract is available in the Environmental Services Department Budget. 43. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to sign Amendment 3, for the additional engineering services contract with Crane Engineering- Laredo, Texas in the amount of $106,525.33. The total contract amount with this amendment is $603,693.47 for the Eastern Chacon Creek 18"- 36" Interceptor from Vaquillas Lift Station to India and Gates. Amendment #3 proposes to prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, utility coordination, and construction oversight for reconstruction of Century City Boulevard bridge to be above the 100 year flow, as well as create pedestrian crossings underneath and for additional channel improvements not in the scope of Amendment #2. Funding is available in the 2016 Environmental CO.
44. Consideration to renew contract FY19-024 for the purchase of Ford Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) automotive parts for the City’s Fleet vehicles with Sames Motor Company, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $150,000.00. All parts will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the first of three extension periods. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 45. Consideration to renew contract FY19-040 with Industrial Disposal Supply, San Antonio, Texas, in an amount up to $75,000.00 for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/service for the City’s street sweepers. All parts and services will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This is the first of three extension periods. There was no price increase during the last extension period. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 46. Consideration to renew annual contracts FY18-031 for the purchase of police and passenger car tires with the following vendors: Section I: Southern Tire Mart, San Antonio, Texas, in an amount up to $ 183,631.00; and 1. Section II: Hesselbein Tire Southwest, San Antonio, Texas, in an amount up to $99,753.34. 2. All tires will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. There was a 4% price increase on Section II (Hesselbein Tires) during the last extension period due to an increase in costs in the tire industry. The company GCR Tire was acquired by Southern Tire Mart on 5/6/19. This is the last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 47. Consideration to amend and renew annual contract FY18-022 by 25% with Hesselbein Tire Southwest, San Antonio, Texas for an amount increase of $11,250.00 and a new contract with a total amount of $56,250.00. Contract amendment is due to an increase in the purchase of tractor and heavy equipment tires. The term of this contract shall expire on 1/22/20 and all tires will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. There was no price increase during the last extension period. The company GCR Tire which was acquired by Southern Tire Mart on 5/16/19 decided not to renew Section II of this contract. This is the last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 48. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute a contract utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program pricing with Petroleum Solutions, Inc., McAllen,Texas in the amount of $55,251.00 for the installation and startup of four Fuel Master Prokee readers at various fueling facilities. The vendor shall provide electrical, programming, test operation and training. The current system being utilized by the City was purchased in May 2012 has become obsolete. The project shall include all labor, equipment, and related appurtenances to complete the project. The estimated time for completion of this project is between fifteen and thirty working days. Funding is available in the 2015 CO.
49. 2020-R-009 Ratifying the execution of a contract amendment from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in the amount of $269,000.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Community and Clinical Health Bridge (CCHB) project for diabetes disease self-management, increased health education on chronic diseases and to implement a health information exchange for the term period of October 1, 2019 through August 31, 2021. 50. 2020-R-010 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to accept an additional amount of $10,900.00 for the Women's Health and Family Planning Association of Texas (WHFPT) for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department Title X Family Planning Women's Preventive Health and Wellness Services for the term period from April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020. 51. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to amend the current agreement with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School in the amount of $114,465.00 for year two and $114,465.00 for year three for a total cumulative amount of $352,504.00 to continue to provide dental care for children and pregnant women and enhance Title V dental services by the City of Laredo Health Department through August 31, 2021, pending funding availability.
52. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into and execute contract payments with spectrum for providing the existing 9-1-1 telephone network and maintenance for the South Texas Region, including Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb and Zapata counties, in the amount of $110,000.00. Payments are for the period of September 1, 2019 through august 31, 2020. Funding is available in the 9-1-1 Regional Fund. 53. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute an amendment, as attached, to the services agreement with Superion Public Sector, a Central Square Company, for naviline remote service processing. Contract term is for one (1) year effective on the date of execution and shall automatically renew for successive one (1) year terms; unless terminated by either party with at least sixty (60) days written notice prior to expiration of the then-current term. First year cost is $61,280.00; funding is available in the Information Technology Fund. 54. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to approve payment for year three renewal option of services agreement with Superion Public Sector for OpenGov Open Data software services. Renewal term is for one (1) year effective January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020; and shall automatically renew for successive one (1) year terms; unless terminated by either party with at least sixty (60) days written notice prior to expiration of the then-current term. Third year cost is $136,618.20; funding is available in the Information Technology Fund.
Consideration to award contract FY20-013 for the purchase of Pharmaceuticals & Medical Supplies for the Laredo Animal Care Services to the following bidders: 1. MWI Animal Health, Boise Idaho (Primary Vendor) in an amount up to $90,000.00 annually. 2. Miller Veterinary, Fort Worth, Texas (Secondary Vendor) in an amount up to $30,000.00 annually. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) two (2) year term, subject to future appropriations, beginning as of he date of its execution; contract may be extended for one (1) additional two (2) year term upon mutual agreement. All medications will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Laredo Animal Care Department.
56. 2020-R-007 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into a non-financial agreement between the Laredo College - Adult Education & Literacy and the City of Laredo - Public Libraries to provide ESL (English as a Second Language), El Civics (Citizenship) and HSE (High School Equivalency) classes to improve literacy levels in surrounding communities. 57. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Health & Human Services Commission and the City of Laredo - Public Library for the purpose of assisting with online community-based application assistance through YourTexasBenefits.com for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Long-Term Care Services programs (LTC). 58. 2020-R-024 A resolution of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing a donation agreement between the City of Laredo and the International Bank of Commerce for acceptance of $9,000.00 towards the 2020 Streets of Laredo Marathon event.
59. Consideration to authorize the selection of sole bidder consulting firm: Strand Associates, Inc., Bernham, TX for contract FY20-008 Quiet Zone Implementation Project and to authorize negotiations for set professional services contract to improve the quality of life for Laredo residents. There is no financial impact at this stage for contract development process. 60. Authorize the drafting of Annexation Agreements and Service Plans for the following voluntary annexation requests and refer to the Planning and Zoning Commission and further authorizing the City Manager to enter into Water Supply, Sanitary Sewer Service, and Controlled Development Contracts with the owners of the eligible proposed annexation tracts: Tract 1: Elvira H. Moreno Tract - 0.84 acres, more or less, located west of Los Minerales-Annex Rd. and south of FM 1472/Mines Rd. Tract 2: Sergio A. Suarez Tract - 3.04 acres, more or less, located west of FM 3338 (Las Tiendas Rd) and south of FM 1472/Mines. Rd. Tract 3: Blanca Estela Rodriguez Tract - 7.29 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472 and east of Lampazos Loop. Tract 4: Gallus Properties Tract - 1.45 acres, more or less, located north of FM 1472/Mines Rd. and east of Copper Mine Rd. Tract 5: Cuatro Vientos South LTD Tract - 81.02 acres, more or less, located east of Cuatro Vientos Rd./Loop 20 and north of Wormser Rd. Tract 6: Laredo Pinnacle Investments Tract - 100.00 acres, more or less, located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd. Tract 7: Laredo Pinnacle Mines Investments # 1 Tract - 15.6286 acres, more or less, located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd. Tract 8: Laredo Pinnacle Mines Investments # 2 Tract - 5.2077 acres, more or less, located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd. Tract 9: Laredo Pinnacle Mines Investments # 3 Tract - 204.7003 acres, more or less, located north of Vidal Cantu Rd. and west of FM 1472/Mines Rd. 61. Authorizing and advancing funds to the Laredo Urban Transportation Study - Metropolitan Planning Organization (LUTS-MPO) in the amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for payment of Nelson NYGAARD consulting services for the development of the Active Transportation Plan (Bicycle, Pedestrian, Transit), which said sums are 100% reimbursable from federal funds supplied to the MPO as per the fiscal agreement between the City and the MPO. Funding is available in the General Fund-Planning MPO Grant. 62. 2020-R-001 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to ratify and accept a grant in the amount of $40,000.00 from the Texas Department of Transportation to fund the STEP Impaired Driving Mobilization (IDM) program. The City of Laredo will match $12,400.00 for a total grant amount of $52,400.00. This grant is to pay overtime salaries to officers in order to increase enforcement to arrest individuals driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol by minor. Funding will be available in the Special Police Fund. 63. 2020-R-002 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to submit a grant application in the amount of $144,098.68 to the Texas Department of Transportation for Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. The grant period will begin October 1, 2020 and runs through September 30, 2021; this grant is for overtime salaries. The City of Laredo will match approximately 24% of total funds. Funding will be available in the Special Police Fund. 65. 2020-R-011 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to submit a grant application in the amount of $123,138.78 from the Texas Department of Transportation for enforcement of Commercial Motor Vehicle Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. The grant period will begin October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. This grant is for overtime salaries. The City of Laredo will match approximately 24% of total funds. Funding will be available in the Special Police Fund. 66. Consideration to authorize the purchase of forty-one (41) patrol units from Cowboy Dodge, Silsbee, Texas in the amount of $1,325,879.98. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program. Funding is available in the 2019 Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation (PPFCO) Bond Issue. 67. Consideration to authorize the purchase of four (4) unmarked police units from Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, TX in the amount of $115,028.00. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the Goodbuy Contract Pricing Program. Funding is available in the 2015 Certificate of Obligation Bond and the Police Trust Fund. 68. Consideration to award a two year contract FY20-010 for Leather Gear and Assorted Police Clothing by section to the lowest responsive responsible bidder as follows: SECTIONS VENDOR Section 1 - DonHume Items USIQ, Inc. - Northbrook, IL. Section 2 - Holster Safariland Items G.T. Distributors - Austin, TX Section 3 - Nylon Gear Items USIQ, Inc. - Northbrook, IL. Section 4 - 5.11 Items USIQ, Inc. - Northbrook, IL. Section 5 - Mocean Items Galls LLC. - Lexington, KY. USIQ, Inc will be awarded an estimated annual amount of $70,000.00, G.T. Distributors will be awarded an estimated annual amount of $25,000.00 and Galls will be awarded an estimated amount of $20,000.00 for the purchase of Lear Gear and Assorted Police Clothing for the Laredo Police Department in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. All items will be purchased on an as needed basis.The term of this contract shall be for a period of two (2) years, subject to future appropriations, with the option to renew two (2) additional year periods. Funding is available in the Laredo Police Department General Fund. 69. Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with the sole source provider, Utility Associates, Inc., Becatur, Georgia in the amount of $432,000.00 for the purchase of forty-five (45) In-Car and Body Worn Video Camera Systems for the new Police Department patrol vehicles. Funding is available in the 2019 Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation (PPFCO) Bond Issue. 70. Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with the sole source provider, Utility Associates, Inc., Becatur, Georgia in the amount of $67,200.00 for the purchase of hardware/surveillance equipment to upgrade seven (7) interview rooms in the Police Department. Funding is available in the Police Trust Fund. 71. Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with RZ Communications, Laredo, Texas for the acquisition of forty-five (45) Zebra Mobile Printers, Stalker Radars, and the purchase of forty-five (45) Mobile Computer Terminals (MCT's) through contract No. DIR-TSO-2520 for the new Police Department patrol vehicles for a total amount of $569,358.97. Funding is available in the 2019 Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation (PPFCO) Bond Issue. 72. Consideration to authorize a purchase contract with Motorola, Inc., Schaumburg, Illinois, through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No. RA05-18, in the amount of $173,639.16 for the purchase of thirty-six (36) mobile radios for the new Police Department patrol vehicles. Funding is available in the 2019 Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation (PPFCO ) Bond Issue. 73. Consideration to authorize the purchase of four (4) patrol units from Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, TX in the amount of $184,304.48. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the Goodbuy Contract Pricing Program. Funding is available in the 2019 Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation (PPFCO) Bond Issue.
2020-R-003 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to ratify and enter into an agreement and accept reimbursement from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection/U.S. Border Patrol Treasury Forfeiture Fund up to $200,000.00 for joint operations for overtime expenses. The City of Laredo is required a match that will be $64,000.00 for a total amount of $264,000.00. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund.
74. Consideration to authorize the purchase of six (6) mowers from AG-PRO through John Deere Company, Cary, North Carolina, for creek maintenance, in the total amount $131,918.16 for the Public Works Department. The purchase of this equipment shall be made utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Contract Pricing Program. Funding is available in the Environmental Services-Creek Cleaning Fund. 75. Consideration to authorize the purchase of one (1) Milling Machine from Nueces Power Equipment, Laredo, Texas in the amount of $592,043.05. The purchase of this Milling Machine for the Public Works Department shall be from the HGAC Cooperative Purchasing Program. Funding is available in Capital Outlay 2019 PPFCOs and General Fund.
Consideration to authorize a purchase contract utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program pricing to Holt Caterpillar, San Antonio, Texas for the purchase of one (1) Caterpillar CB7 01A Vibratory Compactor in the amount of $121,821.90 for the Public Works Department. Funding is available in 2019 PPFCO and General Fund.
Consideration to renew contract FY16-034 to Industrial Property Brokers, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $476,550.00 for the purchase and hauling of approximately 135,000 tons of earthen soils to the City's Solid Waste facility. The term of this renewal shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. This contract can be extended two additional periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. All earthen soils will be purchased on an as needed basis. The Solid Waste Department will use these soils to cover the landfill cells on a weekly basis in accordance to TCEQ requirements. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Services Department Fund.
78. Consideration to renew contract FY19-017 with Toter, LLC, Charlotte, North Carolina, for the amount of $366,794.00 for the purchase of trash containers and accessories. This contract renewal shall be for a period of one (1) year. This contract has two (2) additional one (1) year renewals left upon mutual agreement and contingent upon availability of funds. All trash containers and accessories will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Services Department Fund. 79. Consideration to authorize a purchase contract utilizing various Cooperative Purchasing Program pricing: Buyboard, Sourcewell & HGAC Buy offered by vendors: Rush Truck Center, Laredo, TX; Heil of Texas, San Antonio, TX; Holt Cat, San Antonio, TX, Nueces Power Equipment, Corpus Christi, TX; and RDO Equipment Co., Laredo, TX for the purchase of the heavy duty trucks and equipment listed below in the total amount not to exceed $3,312,000.00 for the Solid Waste Department. These trucks and equipment are to replace units which have already reached their useful life. Some units have to be replaced every 4-5 years to meet performance standards for the collection and transportation of solid waste material. Funding is available in the 2019 PPFCO Bonds. Four (4) Side Loader Refuse Trucks Vendor: Rush Truck Center, Laredo, TX One (1) Rear Loader Refuse Truck Vendor: Rush Truck Center, Laredo, TX One (1) Front Loader Refuse Truck Vendor: Rush Truck Center, Laredo, TX One (1) Grapple Truck Vendor: Rush Truck Center, Laredo, TX One (1) Split Loader Refuse Truck Vendor: Rush Truck Center, Laredo, TX One (1) Sweeper Vendor: Heil of Texas, San Antonio, TX One (1) Water Truck Vendor: Rush Truck Center, Laredo, TX One (1) Backhoe Vendor: Holt Cat, San Antonio, TX One (1) Wheel Loader Vendor: Nueces Power Equipment, Corpus Christi, TX One (1) Motor Grader Vendor: RDO Equipment, Laredo, TX 80. Approving the monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts adjusted for the month of December 2019 represent a decrease of $274,775.33. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. 81. Consideration for approval and acceptance of the City-Wide Traffic Signal Synchronization project as complete, and approval of final payment in the amount of $154,082.78 to Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. Project was completed within the allotted contract time. This project is being funded by Coordinated Border Infrastructure (CBI) Funds. Funding is available in the Capital Grants Fund. 82. Consideration to authorize to award contract FY20-014 to the lowest responsive - responsible bidder Duncan Parking Technologies from Milwaukee, WI for the purchase of 270 meter housings for the Traffic Safety Department, Parking Enforcement in the total amount of $62,655.00. Funding is available in the Parking Enforcement Division. 83. Consideration to renew annual contract FY19-029 for the purchase of speed hump signs and marking from NSTS, LLC., Seguin, Texas, in an amount up to $100,000.00. All speed hump signs and marking will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the first of three extension periods. Funding is available in the Traffic Safety Department Budget.
84. 2020-R-004 Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to sign a water rights sales agreement, between the City of Laredo and Russell Plantation to purchase the right to divert and use 547.5 acre feet per annum of Class B Irrigation water rights to the Rio Grande River, which after conversion from irrigation to municipal use rights, amounts to 219 acre feet of municipal use rights per annum at $3,000.00 per AC/FT for a purchase price of $657,000.00 and further authorizing the City Manager to sign and file necessary application with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, on behalf of the City requesting that said water rights be severed from Certificate of Adjudication No. 23-105C, as amended of the seller and combined with certificate of adjudication No. 23-3997 as amended, of the City and that the point of diversion, purpose and place of use of said water rights be changed as required by the City of Laredo. Funding is available in the Water Works Fund - Water Availability Division. 85. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to approve the Change Order #4 amounting to a net reduction of ($2,666.26) also, accepting the project as complete and release of retainage in the amount of $65,311.8 to Summit Building & Design, Laredo,Texas for the Utilities Department Administration Building Expansion Project. [With the reduction of ($2,666.26) in the contract value the net payment to the contractor is $62,645.58. This change order is credit for unused portion of allowance for the minor repair - remodeling to rooms and offices in existing Utilities Department Administration Building. The new contract sum amounts to $1,303,570.44, and contract period remains at 315 calendar days. Funding is available in the 2017 Sewer Revenue Bond. 86. Consideration to renew annual supply and service contract FY16-077 with E & E Air Conditioning, Laredo, TX in an amount up to $100,000.00 to provide HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) repair services for the Utilities Department (Water Treatment Division). This contract establishes an hourly service rate and cost percentage for parts. 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 last extension period for this contract. Funding for the additional extensions are subject to future budget appropriations. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis and funding will be secured from the Water Works Fund - Water Treatment Division. 87. Consideration to renew annual contract FY17-014 with ROMO Contractors, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $235,000.00 for concrete repairs of sidewalks, driveways, and curbs as a result of water line break repairs made by the Utilities Department. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution. All work will be performed on an as needed basis required due to utility repairs. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the Utilities Water and Wastewater Funds. 88. Consideration to renew annual supply contract number FY17-013 with 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. 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 second of three extension periods. All chlorine will be purchased on as needed basis. Funding is available in the Water and Sewer Operating Budgets. 89. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute Amendment #1 to Architectural and Engineering Services contract in the amount of $21,140.00 to Sepulveda Associates Architects, Inc., Laredo, Texas for additional services required for the North Laredo Waste Water Treatment Plant Administration Building. This amendment includes restroom wall tiles to ceiling height, coordination/spec for new intercom to main gate, counter desk for clerk, aquarium and associated works, additional work for MEP, new wall at operator's station, etc. The total new contract sum including this amendment amounting to $263,360.00. Funding is available in the 2017 Sewer Revenue Bond. 90. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to execute Amendment No. 2 in the amount of $26,530.00 for Architectural and Engineering Services contract to Sepulveda Associates Architects, Inc., Laredo, Texas for the Utilities Department Administration Building. This amendment is for additional services required for construction management during the course of construction. The total new contract sum including this amendment amounting to $301,202.50. Funding is available in 2017 Sewer Revenue Bond. 91. Consideration to award a contract to Grace Water Services, LLC, Katy, Texas in the amount of $82,630.00 for the installation of the chlorination and liquid ammonium sulfate (LAS) feed system equipment at the HWY 359 Booster Station. The installed equipment will allow for the chemical feed to be flow paced in order to better maintain the chlorine residuals from the HWY 359 Booster Station to Las Blancas elevated tank. Funding available in the 2016 Water Works Revenue Bond. 92. Authorizing Co-Interim City Managers to execute amendment #1 for the professional engineering services contract with Plummer Associates, Inc., Austin, Texas in the amount of $24,790.00 for the Jefferson Water Treatment Plant permit renewal of the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES). The existing TPDES expires on September 1, 2020 and the application for renewal of this permit must be submitted a minimum 180 days prior to expiration date. The new total contract amount with this amendment will be $144,490.00. Funding is available in the Utilities Water Treatment Operations Budget. 93. Authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to approve change order #1 in the amount of $15,500.00 to Precision Pump Systems, Edinburg, Texas for the repairs of 600 HP motor from El Pico Water Treatment Plant Raw Pump #2. The new purchase order amount with change order will be $123,813.33. Funding is available in the Water Utilities Fund. 94. Consideration to award the professional Engineering Service contract to Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam (LAN) and authorizing the Co-Interim City Managers to sign the contract in the amount of $983,875.00 for the Integrated Water Master Plan for the City of Laredo Utilities Department. The scope of the works includes, updating the existing water model, water quality and water edge study, public outreach, water supply strategies and evaluation based on population demands. It also, include Capital Improvement(CIP) program for 5, 10, 20 and next 50 years including the plan of financing through rate study, Impact Fees and all other different options. Funding is available in the Utilities Department Operational Budget.
Discussion with possible action to authorize Co-Interim City Managers to consider the hiring of two temporary or contract employees to provide awareness and assist constituents in the submitting the Census in a timely manner; and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to consider a second request for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073(b) of the Texas Local Government Code for Patrol Officer Jorge Leven. Human Resources and Police Department recommend extension. Total number of days out as of December 28, 2019 pay period: 287 days.
Discussion with possible action to consider a sixth 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. Human Resources and Police Department recommend extension. Total number of days out as of December 28, 2019 pay period: 419 days.
Status update provided on the City Manager Search Ad Hoc Committee; and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action on the selection of a date for the Strategic Planning Session; and any other matters incident thereto.
101. Status update on the Detox Facility, and any other matters incident thereto. 3. Discussion and possible action to direct staff to establish a wet outdoor homeless campus with showers, restrooms, and a secure overnight place that is walking distance from Bethany House; and any matters incident thereto.
102. Status report on Vision Zero, with possible action. H. Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Roberto Balli 1. Discussion with possible action to initiate the 1st Annual Laredo International Airport 5k Runway Run; and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.) 2. Discussion with possible action to build a Downtown Recreation Center on City property on the 1400 block of Victoria Street; and any other matters incident thereto.
A. Request by Mayor Pete Saenz Discussion with possible action on status of investigation and report by independent firm on recent water boil notice matters, and any other matters incident thereto. 1. B. Request by Council Member Rudy Gonzalez, Jr. Discussion with possible action to instruct Co-Interim City Managers to authorize staff to install speed humps at the following locations, under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy, and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps, instead of speed cushions, which is currently required under the policy; and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District I Priority Funds will be used for this project. 1. a. Speed humps on Mercedes Dr. and Wright St. C. Request by Council Member Vidal Rodriguez Discussion with possible action to instruct Co-Interim City Managers to authorize staff to install speed humps at the following locations, under the Special Provision of the Speed Hump Installation Policy, and to authorize the use of asphalt type speed humps, instead of speed cushions, which is currently required under the policy; and any other matters incident thereto. City Council District II Priority Funds will be used for this project. a. Speed humps on 600 Felipe b. Speed humps on 3100 Cortez c. Speed humps on 6100 Monaguillo Discussion with possible action to instruct Co-Interim City Managers to authorize staff to install speed tables at the following locations; and any matters incident thereto. City Council District II Priority Funds will be used for this project. 2. a. Speed table on 3600 Market b. Speed table on 2400 Pine c. Speed table on Bencha Rd d. Speed table on Maria Luisa St.
Consideration to exercise the 1st one-year renewal option to the Automotive Fuel Supply Contract (FYl 7-021) awarded to the lowest bidder, Arguindegui Oil for the purchase of gasoline and diesel fuel subject to the pricing structure remaining the same and mutual consent of both parties in the estimated yearly amount of $1,000,000.00 dollars. Funding is available in the Laredo Transit Management, El Metro Operations Fund.
Discussion with possible action to motion to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Rio Bravo for the purposes of sharing equipment, technology and cross training of personnel; and any other matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action to purchase a circulator vehicle to implement in the El Metro Department Neighborhood Circulator route for the downtown area; and any other matters incident thereto. Funding for the vehicle is available from District Priority Funds. (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Alberto Torres, Jr.)
Discussion and possible action to connect the City’s extension of Bob Bullock Road through and onto Riverbank Road; and any matters incident thereto.
Discussion and possible action to authorize City Management to enter into a Chapter 380 Agreement and or other such acquisition/arrangement to incentivize a private secured/air conditioned/commercial vehicle parking lot that will allow for commercial vehicles to stage on a parking lot instead of our public streets; and any matters incident thereto.
Discussion with possible action on the fundraising efforts, if any, to be used by the City of Laredo for the solicitation of donations in order to defray costs associated with the 2020 Legislative Trip to Washington D.C. on March 8, 2020.
2. Discussion with possible action to authorize Co-Interim City Managers to instruct staff to provided quarterly financial reports; and any other matters incident thereto. XVII. ADJOURN