Items XIII.62 & 69.A.1
XIII.62. Status update on current COVID-19 information as presented by Local Health Authority and Health Director; and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.62. Status update on current COVID-19 information as presented by Local Health Authority and Health Director; and any other matters incident thereto.
VII.1 - VII.11
1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY2021 Airport Construction Budget to accept and appropriate the Federal Aviation Administration Grant No. 3-48-0136-090-2020 in the amount of $10,485,466.00. The purpose of this grant is to provide funding for the rehabilitation of Cargo Apron Phase 14 at the Laredo International Airport. No local match is required; 100% funded by FAA. Total project cost is approximately $10,485,466.00.
2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY2021 Airport Construction Budget to accept and appropriate the Federal Aviation Administration Grant No. 3-48-0136-092-2020 in the amount of $5,393,884.00. The purpose of this grant is to provide funding for the rehabilitation of Cargo Apron Phase 15 at the Laredo International Airport. The city’s local match in the amount of $599,321.00 is available in the Airport Construction Fund. Total project cost is approximately $5,993,205.00.
3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance ratifying the execution of a contract from The Meadows Foundation in the amount of $150,000.00 to be used as a match for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Community Mental Health Grant Program and amending the FY2020-2021 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Medical Office Assistant II, R30 position and one (1) Health Educator I, R29 position for the term period from September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021. No grant match required.
4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the FY2020-2021 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Medical Office Assistant II, R30 position for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Women's Health Preventive Health Services and Family Planning Program. Funding is available through the Health Department Budget through grant funds from Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).
5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), amending the FY 2020-2021 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $82,440.00 with a match of $27,480.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Breast and Cervical Cancer Services Program for the term period from November 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021.
6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance accepting The Biennium Grant from the Commission on State Emergency Communications for FY2020-2021 and amending the FY2021 9-1-1 Regional Administration Grant budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $583,784.00 to provide surcharge for the next generation 9-1-1 project for Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb and Zapata Counties for the period beginning September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2021.
7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a supplemental grant and amend the Financial Task Force fund budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $65,000.00. This grant is funded by the Executive Office of the President, Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) at no cost to the City. Funding will be used to pay overtime, fringe benefits, and operational expenses from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021 for the Laredo Police Department HIDTA Task Force.
8. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 11, Block 44, Eastern Division, located at 503 Corpus Christi St. from B-1 (Limited Business District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-054-2020 District III
9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 5, Block 2, San Isidro Business Park, located at 317 Crossroads St. from B-4 (Highway Commercial District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-055-2020 District VII
10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning of approximate 20.09 acres out of 32.8117-acre tract conveyed to Robert Muller, LTD, situated in Porcion 18, Jose de Bustamante Original, Abstract 21, and Porcion 2143, Abel Morgan Original, Abstract 591, located at Southwest of Enterprise St., from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date.
11. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning at approximate 179.04 acres out of Porcion 15, Jose Prudencio Garcia, Abstract 53, located at South of FM 1472 Rd. and West of Wood Duck Dr., from AG (Agricultural District) and R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area 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 supports the application. ZC-29-2020 District VII
1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY2021 Airport Construction Budget to accept and appropriate the Federal Aviation Administration Grant No. 3-48-0136-090-2020 in the amount of $10,485,466.00. The purpose of this grant is to provide funding for the rehabilitation of Cargo Apron Phase 14 at the Laredo International Airport. No local match is required; 100% funded by FAA. Total project cost is approximately $10,485,466.00.
2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY2021 Airport Construction Budget to accept and appropriate the Federal Aviation Administration Grant No. 3-48-0136-092-2020 in the amount of $5,393,884.00. The purpose of this grant is to provide funding for the rehabilitation of Cargo Apron Phase 15 at the Laredo International Airport. The city’s local match in the amount of $599,321.00 is available in the Airport Construction Fund. Total project cost is approximately $5,993,205.00.
3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance ratifying the execution of a contract from The Meadows Foundation in the amount of $150,000.00 to be used as a match for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Community Mental Health Grant Program and amending the FY2020-2021 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Medical Office Assistant II, R30 position and one (1) Health Educator I, R29 position for the term period from September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021. No grant match required.
4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the FY2020-2021 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Medical Office Assistant II, R30 position for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Women's Health Preventive Health Services and Family Planning Program. Funding is available through the Health Department Budget through grant funds from Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).
5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), amending the FY 2020-2021 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $82,440.00 with a match of $27,480.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Breast and Cervical Cancer Services Program for the term period from November 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021.
6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance accepting The Biennium Grant from the Commission on State Emergency Communications for FY2020-2021 and amending the FY2021 9-1-1 Regional Administration Grant budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $583,784.00 to provide surcharge for the next generation 9-1-1 project for Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb and Zapata Counties for the period beginning September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2021.
7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a supplemental grant and amend the Financial Task Force fund budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $65,000.00. This grant is funded by the Executive Office of the President, Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) at no cost to the City. Funding will be used to pay overtime, fringe benefits, and operational expenses from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021 for the Laredo Police Department HIDTA Task Force.
8. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 11, Block 44, Eastern Division, located at 503 Corpus Christi St. from B-1 (Limited Business District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-054-2020 District III
9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 5, Block 2, San Isidro Business Park, located at 317 Crossroads St. from B-4 (Highway Commercial District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-055-2020 District VII
10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning of approximate 20.09 acres out of 32.8117-acre tract conveyed to Robert Muller, LTD, situated in Porcion 18, Jose de Bustamante Original, Abstract 21, and Porcion 2143, Abel Morgan Original, Abstract 591, located at Southwest of Enterprise St., from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date.
11. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning at approximate 179.04 acres out of Porcion 15, Jose Prudencio Garcia, Abstract 53, located at South of FM 1472 Rd. and West of Wood Duck Dr., from AG (Agricultural District) and R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area 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 supports the application. ZC-29-2020 District VII
Items IX.12 - IX.15
12. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with the City of Laredo Police Department for building No. 374 consisting of approximately 22,776 square feet located upon a tract of land consisting of approximately 138,359 square feet out of Block 3 located on 712 Maher Ave. The lease agreement shall be for a period of five (5) years commencing on October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2025 with two (2) one (1) year options to extend lease ending on October 1, 2026 and October 1, 2027. Lessor agrees to abate the first 7 months of rent from October 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021 not to exceed $64,200.00 for basic repairs needed at building No. 374. Monthly rent shall be $9,400.00 starting May 1, 2021 and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Airport will be providing upfront repairs in the total amount of $54,200.00.
13. Closing and vacating as a public easement, a section of 1200 Buena Vista Avenue Right-of-Way, in District III, South of Boulanger Street and North of Bismark Street, legally described as an undeveloped tract of land containing 18,521 sq. ft. (0.4252 Acre) tract of land, more or less, situated within the limits of the City of Laredo and Webb County, Texas, being out and part of Buena Vista, Right-Of-Way (South of Boulanger St. and North Bismark St. southerly right-of-way line) in the City of Laredo, Eastern Division, as recorded in Volume 7, Page 15 of the Webb County Plat Records. The City of Laredo reserves any and all apparent and visible easements recorded or not recorded; hereof, closed as a public easement and providing for an effective date.
14. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances by adding Article VIII to establish a temporary parklet pilot program; providing for procedures and criteria for the granting of a temporary, revocable, parklet permit; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.
12. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with the City of Laredo Police Department for building No. 374 consisting of approximately 22,776 square feet located upon a tract of land consisting of approximately 138,359 square feet out of Block 3 located on 712 Maher Ave. The lease agreement shall be for a period of five (5) years commencing on October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2025 with two (2) one (1) year options to extend lease ending on October 1, 2026 and October 1, 2027. Lessor agrees to abate the first 7 months of rent from October 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021 not to exceed $64,200.00 for basic repairs needed at building No. 374. Monthly rent shall be $9,400.00 starting May 1, 2021 and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Airport will be providing upfront repairs in the total amount of $54,200.00.
13. Closing and vacating as a public easement, a section of 1200 Buena Vista Avenue Right-of-Way, in District III, South of Boulanger Street and North of Bismark Street, legally described as an undeveloped tract of land containing 18,521 sq. ft. (0.4252 Acre) tract of land, more or less, situated within the limits of the City of Laredo and Webb County, Texas, being out and part of Buena Vista, Right-Of-Way (South of Boulanger St. and North Bismark St. southerly right-of-way line) in the City of Laredo, Eastern Division, as recorded in Volume 7, Page 15 of the Webb County Plat Records. The City of Laredo reserves any and all apparent and visible easements recorded or not recorded; hereof, closed as a public easement and providing for an effective date.
14. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances by adding Article VIII to establish a temporary parklet pilot program; providing for procedures and criteria for the granting of a temporary, revocable, parklet permit; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.
Items XI.17, XI.18, XI.20, XI.21
17.2020-O-130 An ordinance amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances to allow for annexations to occur on a set schedule, twice per year; eliminating Section 2.7 "Filling Fee"; amending Section 24.62.8 "Zoning of Newly Annexed Areas".
18. 2020-O-131 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, to include a voluntary drug testing process for elected officials of the City of Laredo; approving the voluntary drug testing form; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
20. 2020-O-133 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with the Laredo Film Society for the use of office space located at 510 San Agustin Avenue, Suite B, Laredo, Texas 78040, for a term of three (3) years at an annual rate of one ($1) dollar, contingent on satisfaction of City insurance requirements, providing that the Laredo Film Society shall be responsible for all costs related to maintenance, utilities, and property taxes associated with the leased premises, and providing for an effective date.
21. 2020-O-134 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 21, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article V, Alarm Systems of the Code of Ordinances providing a waiver of false burglary alarm notification fees for nonprofit organizations; waiver of previously assessed false burglary alarm notification fees for nonprofit organizations; containing a savings clause; containing a severability clause; providing for publication; and providing an effective date.
17.2020-O-130 An ordinance amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances to allow for annexations to occur on a set schedule, twice per year; eliminating Section 2.7 "Filling Fee"; amending Section 24.62.8 "Zoning of Newly Annexed Areas".
18. 2020-O-131 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, to include a voluntary drug testing process for elected officials of the City of Laredo; approving the voluntary drug testing form; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
20. 2020-O-133 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with the Laredo Film Society for the use of office space located at 510 San Agustin Avenue, Suite B, Laredo, Texas 78040, for a term of three (3) years at an annual rate of one ($1) dollar, contingent on satisfaction of City insurance requirements, providing that the Laredo Film Society shall be responsible for all costs related to maintenance, utilities, and property taxes associated with the leased premises, and providing for an effective date.
21. 2020-O-134 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 21, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article V, Alarm Systems of the Code of Ordinances providing a waiver of false burglary alarm notification fees for nonprofit organizations; waiver of previously assessed false burglary alarm notification fees for nonprofit organizations; containing a savings clause; containing a severability clause; providing for publication; and providing an effective date.
Items XII. 31, XII. 32, XII. 34 - XII. 46, XII. 49 - XII. 52, & XII. 54 - XII. 60
31. Consideration to renew contract FY18-069 with ROMO Contractors, Laredo, Texas, in the annual amount of $103,000.00. This is a service contract to provide mowing and maintenance of the Zacate Creek area (from Canal St. through the mouth of the Rio Grande River). The term of this contract is for a one-year period (12 months), subject to future appropriations, with the option to extend contract one (1) additional twelve (12) month period upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Environmental Services Department Budget.
32. Consideration to award contract RFP FY20-092 Disposal / Recycling of Electronic Waste-Scrap contract to bidder Tech Remove, LLC, Saint Louis, MO for an amount not to exceed $45,000.00 annually. Service contract includes periodic pickup of the city previously stacked, palletized, and wrapped electronics. The term of this contract shall be for a two-year period; contract is subject to future budget appropriations. Contract has an option to renew for an additional two-year term, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding for this contract is available in the Environmental Services Department Budget.
34. 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 and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the second of three extension periods. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget.
35. 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 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 and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This is the second of three extension-option periods. There was no price increase during the last extension period. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget.
36. Consideration to renew the existing annual service contract FY19-003 for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/service for the City’s Caterpillar heavy equipment currently awarded to Holt CAT, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $350,000.00. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the second of four extension periods. All parts will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget.
37. 2020-R-162 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in the amount of $191,736.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Healthy Texas Women (HTW) program for the term period from November 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021. No grant match required.
38. 2020-R-160 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in the amount of $191,350.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Women's Health Preventive Health Services and Family Planning program for the term period from November 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021. No grant match required.
39. Consideration to approve the purchase of testing materials and supplies from sole source Fisher Healthcare in the amount of $206,480.00 for COVID-19 testing for the City of Laredo Health Department Biosafety Level III Laboratory. Funding available in the General Fund COVID-19 Emergency Fund.
40. Consideration to authorize City Manager to negotiate and execute a consulting services contract with MD Media LLC, as the sole source provider, in an amount not to exceed $95,000.00 to obtain consulting services necessary to open and operate a drug and rehabilitation detox center. The term of the consulting agreement will commence upon execution of this Agreement and shall continue for seven (7) months or one (1) month after the Detox Facility is opened, whichever is later.
41. Consideration to approve the creation of a Municipal Hospital Authority Ad-Hoc Committee to explore the feasibility of establishing and addressing the medical needs and its medical bed capacity of the community; and any other matters incident thereto.
42. 2020-R-158 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute an Interlocal agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A, between Webb County Appraisal District (“District”) and the City of Laredo (“City”), to jointly contract with, and share the cost for, a qualified vendor to provide a digital Geo-referenced aerial imagery, GIS data, and associated tools and technology for the urban area located around the City of Laredo and Webb County. GIS Data will also be used by City Departments with GIS applications.
43. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a contract between Pictometry International, an Eagleview Technologies company, and the City of Laredo in the amount of $477,687.00 ($159,229.00 per flight) to provide digital aerial imagery around the City of Laredo and within Webb County. The cost for these flights will be cost shared with the Webb County Appraisal District. The contract includes three (3) flights (one every two years). The aerial images will be used by Regional 9-1-1 database and mapping personnel and 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP's) or call centers to update the existing level of service. Funding is available in the Regional 9-1-1 Fund.
44. Consideration to renew contract FY17-010 to Best & Krieger LP for consulting services on any related telecommunication services in the amount not to exceed $40,000.00 a year. The term of this contract shall be for a one year period upon mutual agreement of the parties. This is the third of four extension periods. Funding is available in the Information Services and
45. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a one-year service agreement with Central Square Superion Public Sector, Lake Mary FL, for $195,217.50. The service agreement is for software enhancements and maintenance on the financial applications residing on the City’s IBM iSeries computer system for the period of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Funding is available in the Information Technology Fund.
46. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”), attached hereto as exhibit A, between the South Texas Development Council (“STDC”) and the City of Laredo for the Management of the South Texas Regional Radio System (“STRRS”) and the Advance System Key (“ASK”). Term is for one (1) year beginning October 1, 2020 at an annual fee of $40,000.00; payable quarterly in four (4) equal payments of $10,000.00.
49. 2020-R-153 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Laredo Police Department and the U.S. Border Patrol Laredo Sector for the purpose of establishing radio interoperability within the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC). The Police Department’s participation is part of the combined law enforcement efforts for a better and safer community for the citizens with no cost to the City of Laredo.
50. 2020-R-156 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $24,999.75 from the Texas Department of Transportation for the enforcement of Vehicle Occupant Protection during the "Click It or Ticket" (CIOT) Campaign. The City of Laredo will match $7,749.92 for a total project amount of $32,749.67. The traditional CIOT mobilization enforcement period has been rescheduled to Thanksgiving, November 16-29, 2020 due to COVID-19. This grant is to pay overtime salaries and fringe benefits for officers to conduct intense occupant protection enforcement in order to increase occupant restraint use in all passenger vehicles and trucks. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund.
51. Consideration to award contract FY20-080 to the lowest bidder RCC Roofing and Construction, Laredo, TX, to provide building repairs to Building No.374 located at 712 Maher Avenue, previously known as the Sanchez Oil and Gas Building, in the amount of $69,400.00. This contract will include basic repairs and roof repairs needed at Building No. 374 in order to relocate Police Department personnel currently assigned to the LPD Annex, Building 60. Funding is available in the Laredo Police Department General Fund Budget and Airport Operating Budget.
52. Consideration to award contract FY20-093 to CMC Commercial Metals, Laredo, Texas as the Primary Vendor in an annual amount up to $300,000.00 and Beaver's Source LLC, Laredo Texas as the Secondary Vendor in an annual amount up to $100,000.00 related to materials purchased on an as needed basis by Public Works for construction and repair projects. This contract is for one (1) year with the option to renew two (2) one (1) year terms to purchase various construction related items (lumber, tools for concrete/construction, steel, rebar wire and mesh). Funding is available in the Public Works Department General Fund.
54. Consideration to award contract FY20-091 to the low bidder PATMO Services LLC., Laredo, Texas in an annual amount of up to $400,000.00. The vendor will provide electrical services necessary for installation and maintenance including materials, machinery, equipment, labor, and all other services necessary for the maintenance of street lights (not maintained by AEP) and traffic signal lights throughout the City of Laredo. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two (2) years beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This contract may be extended for three additional one (1) year periods. Funding is available in the General Fund - Traffic Safety Department Budget.
55. Authorizing the City Manager to approve Amendment No. 6 to the professional engineering services contract in the amount of $45,900.00 to LNV, INC., Laredo for additional project management services required due to extended construction time for the 2.5MG San Isidro Elevated Storage Tank (EST) project. With this amendment, the total new contract amount is $597,157.00. Funding is available in the 2016 Water Revenue Bond.
56. Consideration to amend annual supply contract number FY14-084 by 25% with the following vendors: 1. Chemrite, Inc., Buford, Georgia 2. Brenntag Southwest, Houston, Texas 3. Chemtrade Chemicals, Parsippany, New Jersey 4. Polydyne, Inc., Riceboro, Georgia for an amount increase of $500,000.00 and a new contract with a total amount of $2,500,000.00 for the purchase of water and wastewater treatment chemicals for the Utilities Department. The term of this contract shall expire on December 3, 2020. Contract amendment is due to an increase in usage and to cover outstanding invoices and future expenditures until a new contract is awarded on November 2, 2020. Funding is available in the Water and Wastewater Treatment Division’s Operating Budgets.
57. Consideration to approve Change Order No. 1 with a credit of ($20,000.00) to the City for a revised total contract sum of $189,380.00, acceptance of the completion of the project and release of final payment amounting to $189,380.00 to Cactus Environmental Services of Dallas, Texas for the removal of wet sludge sewer debris from the aeration tank located at the Zacate Wastewater Treatment Plant. Funding is available in the Sewer System 2017 Sewer Revenue Bond.
58. Authorizing the City Manager to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, AZAR Services, LLC, Laredo, Texas in the amount of $4,361,657.20 for the Eastern Chacon Creek Interceptor and Drainage Improvements Project. The contract time is three hundred and thirty (330) working days. Funding is available in the Sewer System 2019 Sewer Revenue Bond.
59. Authorizing the City Manager to award $330,973.47 to Precision Pump Systems, Edinburg, Texas, for the labor and parts to repair a Patterson 24 RHC 2-Stage 10 MGD pump and a 600 HP motor for raw pump #1 at El Pico Water Treatment Plant Utilizing Buy Board Contract #589-19 for the Utilities Department. The scope of repairs is included in the background as determined by project engineer, Garver Engineering. Funding is available in the Utilities Department Water Works Construction Fund.
60. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to agreement between the City of Laredo and Square E Services, LLC relating to salvage wire at the El Pico Water Treatment Plant. Estimated net value of the salvage wire is between $130,000.00 and $150,000.00. Amendment provides that Square E will receive 70% of the net proceeds and City of Laredo will receive 30%. The City portion of the proceeds will be accounted for in the Water System Fund.
31. Consideration to renew contract FY18-069 with ROMO Contractors, Laredo, Texas, in the annual amount of $103,000.00. This is a service contract to provide mowing and maintenance of the Zacate Creek area (from Canal St. through the mouth of the Rio Grande River). The term of this contract is for a one-year period (12 months), subject to future appropriations, with the option to extend contract one (1) additional twelve (12) month period upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Environmental Services Department Budget.
32. Consideration to award contract RFP FY20-092 Disposal / Recycling of Electronic Waste-Scrap contract to bidder Tech Remove, LLC, Saint Louis, MO for an amount not to exceed $45,000.00 annually. Service contract includes periodic pickup of the city previously stacked, palletized, and wrapped electronics. The term of this contract shall be for a two-year period; contract is subject to future budget appropriations. Contract has an option to renew for an additional two-year term, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding for this contract is available in the Environmental Services Department Budget.
34. 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 and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the second of three extension periods. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget.
35. 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 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 and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This is the second of three extension-option periods. There was no price increase during the last extension period. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget.
36. Consideration to renew the existing annual service contract FY19-003 for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/service for the City’s Caterpillar heavy equipment currently awarded to Holt CAT, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $350,000.00. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the second of four extension periods. All parts will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget.
37. 2020-R-162 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in the amount of $191,736.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Healthy Texas Women (HTW) program for the term period from November 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021. No grant match required.
38. 2020-R-160 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in the amount of $191,350.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Women's Health Preventive Health Services and Family Planning program for the term period from November 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021. No grant match required.
39. Consideration to approve the purchase of testing materials and supplies from sole source Fisher Healthcare in the amount of $206,480.00 for COVID-19 testing for the City of Laredo Health Department Biosafety Level III Laboratory. Funding available in the General Fund COVID-19 Emergency Fund.
40. Consideration to authorize City Manager to negotiate and execute a consulting services contract with MD Media LLC, as the sole source provider, in an amount not to exceed $95,000.00 to obtain consulting services necessary to open and operate a drug and rehabilitation detox center. The term of the consulting agreement will commence upon execution of this Agreement and shall continue for seven (7) months or one (1) month after the Detox Facility is opened, whichever is later.
41. Consideration to approve the creation of a Municipal Hospital Authority Ad-Hoc Committee to explore the feasibility of establishing and addressing the medical needs and its medical bed capacity of the community; and any other matters incident thereto.
42. 2020-R-158 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute an Interlocal agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A, between Webb County Appraisal District (“District”) and the City of Laredo (“City”), to jointly contract with, and share the cost for, a qualified vendor to provide a digital Geo-referenced aerial imagery, GIS data, and associated tools and technology for the urban area located around the City of Laredo and Webb County. GIS Data will also be used by City Departments with GIS applications.
43. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a contract between Pictometry International, an Eagleview Technologies company, and the City of Laredo in the amount of $477,687.00 ($159,229.00 per flight) to provide digital aerial imagery around the City of Laredo and within Webb County. The cost for these flights will be cost shared with the Webb County Appraisal District. The contract includes three (3) flights (one every two years). The aerial images will be used by Regional 9-1-1 database and mapping personnel and 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP's) or call centers to update the existing level of service. Funding is available in the Regional 9-1-1 Fund.
44. Consideration to renew contract FY17-010 to Best & Krieger LP for consulting services on any related telecommunication services in the amount not to exceed $40,000.00 a year. The term of this contract shall be for a one year period upon mutual agreement of the parties. This is the third of four extension periods. Funding is available in the Information Services and
45. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a one-year service agreement with Central Square Superion Public Sector, Lake Mary FL, for $195,217.50. The service agreement is for software enhancements and maintenance on the financial applications residing on the City’s IBM iSeries computer system for the period of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Funding is available in the Information Technology Fund.
46. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”), attached hereto as exhibit A, between the South Texas Development Council (“STDC”) and the City of Laredo for the Management of the South Texas Regional Radio System (“STRRS”) and the Advance System Key (“ASK”). Term is for one (1) year beginning October 1, 2020 at an annual fee of $40,000.00; payable quarterly in four (4) equal payments of $10,000.00.
49. 2020-R-153 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Laredo Police Department and the U.S. Border Patrol Laredo Sector for the purpose of establishing radio interoperability within the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC). The Police Department’s participation is part of the combined law enforcement efforts for a better and safer community for the citizens with no cost to the City of Laredo.
50. 2020-R-156 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $24,999.75 from the Texas Department of Transportation for the enforcement of Vehicle Occupant Protection during the "Click It or Ticket" (CIOT) Campaign. The City of Laredo will match $7,749.92 for a total project amount of $32,749.67. The traditional CIOT mobilization enforcement period has been rescheduled to Thanksgiving, November 16-29, 2020 due to COVID-19. This grant is to pay overtime salaries and fringe benefits for officers to conduct intense occupant protection enforcement in order to increase occupant restraint use in all passenger vehicles and trucks. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund.
51. Consideration to award contract FY20-080 to the lowest bidder RCC Roofing and Construction, Laredo, TX, to provide building repairs to Building No.374 located at 712 Maher Avenue, previously known as the Sanchez Oil and Gas Building, in the amount of $69,400.00. This contract will include basic repairs and roof repairs needed at Building No. 374 in order to relocate Police Department personnel currently assigned to the LPD Annex, Building 60. Funding is available in the Laredo Police Department General Fund Budget and Airport Operating Budget.
52. Consideration to award contract FY20-093 to CMC Commercial Metals, Laredo, Texas as the Primary Vendor in an annual amount up to $300,000.00 and Beaver's Source LLC, Laredo Texas as the Secondary Vendor in an annual amount up to $100,000.00 related to materials purchased on an as needed basis by Public Works for construction and repair projects. This contract is for one (1) year with the option to renew two (2) one (1) year terms to purchase various construction related items (lumber, tools for concrete/construction, steel, rebar wire and mesh). Funding is available in the Public Works Department General Fund.
54. Consideration to award contract FY20-091 to the low bidder PATMO Services LLC., Laredo, Texas in an annual amount of up to $400,000.00. The vendor will provide electrical services necessary for installation and maintenance including materials, machinery, equipment, labor, and all other services necessary for the maintenance of street lights (not maintained by AEP) and traffic signal lights throughout the City of Laredo. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two (2) years beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This contract may be extended for three additional one (1) year periods. Funding is available in the General Fund - Traffic Safety Department Budget.
55. Authorizing the City Manager to approve Amendment No. 6 to the professional engineering services contract in the amount of $45,900.00 to LNV, INC., Laredo for additional project management services required due to extended construction time for the 2.5MG San Isidro Elevated Storage Tank (EST) project. With this amendment, the total new contract amount is $597,157.00. Funding is available in the 2016 Water Revenue Bond.
56. Consideration to amend annual supply contract number FY14-084 by 25% with the following vendors: 1. Chemrite, Inc., Buford, Georgia 2. Brenntag Southwest, Houston, Texas 3. Chemtrade Chemicals, Parsippany, New Jersey 4. Polydyne, Inc., Riceboro, Georgia for an amount increase of $500,000.00 and a new contract with a total amount of $2,500,000.00 for the purchase of water and wastewater treatment chemicals for the Utilities Department. The term of this contract shall expire on December 3, 2020. Contract amendment is due to an increase in usage and to cover outstanding invoices and future expenditures until a new contract is awarded on November 2, 2020. Funding is available in the Water and Wastewater Treatment Division’s Operating Budgets.
57. Consideration to approve Change Order No. 1 with a credit of ($20,000.00) to the City for a revised total contract sum of $189,380.00, acceptance of the completion of the project and release of final payment amounting to $189,380.00 to Cactus Environmental Services of Dallas, Texas for the removal of wet sludge sewer debris from the aeration tank located at the Zacate Wastewater Treatment Plant. Funding is available in the Sewer System 2017 Sewer Revenue Bond.
58. Authorizing the City Manager to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, AZAR Services, LLC, Laredo, Texas in the amount of $4,361,657.20 for the Eastern Chacon Creek Interceptor and Drainage Improvements Project. The contract time is three hundred and thirty (330) working days. Funding is available in the Sewer System 2019 Sewer Revenue Bond.
59. Authorizing the City Manager to award $330,973.47 to Precision Pump Systems, Edinburg, Texas, for the labor and parts to repair a Patterson 24 RHC 2-Stage 10 MGD pump and a 600 HP motor for raw pump #1 at El Pico Water Treatment Plant Utilizing Buy Board Contract #589-19 for the Utilities Department. The scope of repairs is included in the background as determined by project engineer, Garver Engineering. Funding is available in the Utilities Department Water Works Construction Fund.
60. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to agreement between the City of Laredo and Square E Services, LLC relating to salvage wire at the El Pico Water Treatment Plant. Estimated net value of the salvage wire is between $130,000.00 and $150,000.00. Amendment provides that Square E will receive 70% of the net proceeds and City of Laredo will receive 30%. The City portion of the proceeds will be accounted for in the Water System Fund.
Oct 19, 2020 City Council
Items XIII.62 & 69.A.1
XIII.62. Status update on current COVID-19 information as presented by Local Health Authority and Health Director; and any other matters incident thereto.
XIII.62. Status update on current COVID-19 information as presented by Local Health Authority and Health Director; and any other matters incident thereto.
VII.1 - VII.11
1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY2021 Airport Construction Budget to accept and appropriate the Federal Aviation Administration Grant No. 3-48-0136-090-2020 in the amount of $10,485,466.00. The purpose of this grant is to provide funding for the rehabilitation of Cargo Apron Phase 14 at the Laredo International Airport. No local match is required; 100% funded by FAA. Total project cost is approximately $10,485,466.00.
2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY2021 Airport Construction Budget to accept and appropriate the Federal Aviation Administration Grant No. 3-48-0136-092-2020 in the amount of $5,393,884.00. The purpose of this grant is to provide funding for the rehabilitation of Cargo Apron Phase 15 at the Laredo International Airport. The city’s local match in the amount of $599,321.00 is available in the Airport Construction Fund. Total project cost is approximately $5,993,205.00.
3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance ratifying the execution of a contract from The Meadows Foundation in the amount of $150,000.00 to be used as a match for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Community Mental Health Grant Program and amending the FY2020-2021 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Medical Office Assistant II, R30 position and one (1) Health Educator I, R29 position for the term period from September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021. No grant match required.
4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the FY2020-2021 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Medical Office Assistant II, R30 position for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Women's Health Preventive Health Services and Family Planning Program. Funding is available through the Health Department Budget through grant funds from Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).
5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), amending the FY 2020-2021 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $82,440.00 with a match of $27,480.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Breast and Cervical Cancer Services Program for the term period from November 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021.
6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance accepting The Biennium Grant from the Commission on State Emergency Communications for FY2020-2021 and amending the FY2021 9-1-1 Regional Administration Grant budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $583,784.00 to provide surcharge for the next generation 9-1-1 project for Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb and Zapata Counties for the period beginning September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2021.
7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a supplemental grant and amend the Financial Task Force fund budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $65,000.00. This grant is funded by the Executive Office of the President, Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) at no cost to the City. Funding will be used to pay overtime, fringe benefits, and operational expenses from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021 for the Laredo Police Department HIDTA Task Force.
8. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 11, Block 44, Eastern Division, located at 503 Corpus Christi St. from B-1 (Limited Business District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-054-2020 District III
9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 5, Block 2, San Isidro Business Park, located at 317 Crossroads St. from B-4 (Highway Commercial District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-055-2020 District VII
10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning of approximate 20.09 acres out of 32.8117-acre tract conveyed to Robert Muller, LTD, situated in Porcion 18, Jose de Bustamante Original, Abstract 21, and Porcion 2143, Abel Morgan Original, Abstract 591, located at Southwest of Enterprise St., from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date.
11. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning at approximate 179.04 acres out of Porcion 15, Jose Prudencio Garcia, Abstract 53, located at South of FM 1472 Rd. and West of Wood Duck Dr., from AG (Agricultural District) and R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area 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 supports the application. ZC-29-2020 District VII
1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY2021 Airport Construction Budget to accept and appropriate the Federal Aviation Administration Grant No. 3-48-0136-090-2020 in the amount of $10,485,466.00. The purpose of this grant is to provide funding for the rehabilitation of Cargo Apron Phase 14 at the Laredo International Airport. No local match is required; 100% funded by FAA. Total project cost is approximately $10,485,466.00.
2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY2021 Airport Construction Budget to accept and appropriate the Federal Aviation Administration Grant No. 3-48-0136-092-2020 in the amount of $5,393,884.00. The purpose of this grant is to provide funding for the rehabilitation of Cargo Apron Phase 15 at the Laredo International Airport. The city’s local match in the amount of $599,321.00 is available in the Airport Construction Fund. Total project cost is approximately $5,993,205.00.
3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance ratifying the execution of a contract from The Meadows Foundation in the amount of $150,000.00 to be used as a match for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Community Mental Health Grant Program and amending the FY2020-2021 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Medical Office Assistant II, R30 position and one (1) Health Educator I, R29 position for the term period from September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021. No grant match required.
4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the FY2020-2021 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Listing by adding one (1) Medical Office Assistant II, R30 position for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Women's Health Preventive Health Services and Family Planning Program. Funding is available through the Health Department Budget through grant funds from Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).
5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), amending the FY 2020-2021 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $82,440.00 with a match of $27,480.00 for the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Breast and Cervical Cancer Services Program for the term period from November 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021.
6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance accepting The Biennium Grant from the Commission on State Emergency Communications for FY2020-2021 and amending the FY2021 9-1-1 Regional Administration Grant budget by appropriating additional revenues and expenditures in the amount of $583,784.00 to provide surcharge for the next generation 9-1-1 project for Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb and Zapata Counties for the period beginning September 1, 2020 and ending August 31, 2021.
7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a supplemental grant and amend the Financial Task Force fund budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $65,000.00. This grant is funded by the Executive Office of the President, Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) at no cost to the City. Funding will be used to pay overtime, fringe benefits, and operational expenses from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021 for the Laredo Police Department HIDTA Task Force.
8. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 11, Block 44, Eastern Division, located at 503 Corpus Christi St. from B-1 (Limited Business District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-054-2020 District III
9. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 5, Block 2, San Isidro Business Park, located at 317 Crossroads St. from B-4 (Highway Commercial District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-055-2020 District VII
10. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning of approximate 20.09 acres out of 32.8117-acre tract conveyed to Robert Muller, LTD, situated in Porcion 18, Jose de Bustamante Original, Abstract 21, and Porcion 2143, Abel Morgan Original, Abstract 591, located at Southwest of Enterprise St., from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date.
11. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning at approximate 179.04 acres out of Porcion 15, Jose Prudencio Garcia, Abstract 53, located at South of FM 1472 Rd. and West of Wood Duck Dr., from AG (Agricultural District) and R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area 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 supports the application. ZC-29-2020 District VII
Items IX.12 - IX.15
12. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with the City of Laredo Police Department for building No. 374 consisting of approximately 22,776 square feet located upon a tract of land consisting of approximately 138,359 square feet out of Block 3 located on 712 Maher Ave. The lease agreement shall be for a period of five (5) years commencing on October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2025 with two (2) one (1) year options to extend lease ending on October 1, 2026 and October 1, 2027. Lessor agrees to abate the first 7 months of rent from October 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021 not to exceed $64,200.00 for basic repairs needed at building No. 374. Monthly rent shall be $9,400.00 starting May 1, 2021 and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Airport will be providing upfront repairs in the total amount of $54,200.00.
13. Closing and vacating as a public easement, a section of 1200 Buena Vista Avenue Right-of-Way, in District III, South of Boulanger Street and North of Bismark Street, legally described as an undeveloped tract of land containing 18,521 sq. ft. (0.4252 Acre) tract of land, more or less, situated within the limits of the City of Laredo and Webb County, Texas, being out and part of Buena Vista, Right-Of-Way (South of Boulanger St. and North Bismark St. southerly right-of-way line) in the City of Laredo, Eastern Division, as recorded in Volume 7, Page 15 of the Webb County Plat Records. The City of Laredo reserves any and all apparent and visible easements recorded or not recorded; hereof, closed as a public easement and providing for an effective date.
14. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances by adding Article VIII to establish a temporary parklet pilot program; providing for procedures and criteria for the granting of a temporary, revocable, parklet permit; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.
12. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with the City of Laredo Police Department for building No. 374 consisting of approximately 22,776 square feet located upon a tract of land consisting of approximately 138,359 square feet out of Block 3 located on 712 Maher Ave. The lease agreement shall be for a period of five (5) years commencing on October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2025 with two (2) one (1) year options to extend lease ending on October 1, 2026 and October 1, 2027. Lessor agrees to abate the first 7 months of rent from October 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021 not to exceed $64,200.00 for basic repairs needed at building No. 374. Monthly rent shall be $9,400.00 starting May 1, 2021 and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Airport will be providing upfront repairs in the total amount of $54,200.00.
13. Closing and vacating as a public easement, a section of 1200 Buena Vista Avenue Right-of-Way, in District III, South of Boulanger Street and North of Bismark Street, legally described as an undeveloped tract of land containing 18,521 sq. ft. (0.4252 Acre) tract of land, more or less, situated within the limits of the City of Laredo and Webb County, Texas, being out and part of Buena Vista, Right-Of-Way (South of Boulanger St. and North Bismark St. southerly right-of-way line) in the City of Laredo, Eastern Division, as recorded in Volume 7, Page 15 of the Webb County Plat Records. The City of Laredo reserves any and all apparent and visible easements recorded or not recorded; hereof, closed as a public easement and providing for an effective date.
14. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances by adding Article VIII to establish a temporary parklet pilot program; providing for procedures and criteria for the granting of a temporary, revocable, parklet permit; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date.
Items XI.17, XI.18, XI.20, XI.21
17.2020-O-130 An ordinance amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances to allow for annexations to occur on a set schedule, twice per year; eliminating Section 2.7 "Filling Fee"; amending Section 24.62.8 "Zoning of Newly Annexed Areas".
18. 2020-O-131 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, to include a voluntary drug testing process for elected officials of the City of Laredo; approving the voluntary drug testing form; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
20. 2020-O-133 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with the Laredo Film Society for the use of office space located at 510 San Agustin Avenue, Suite B, Laredo, Texas 78040, for a term of three (3) years at an annual rate of one ($1) dollar, contingent on satisfaction of City insurance requirements, providing that the Laredo Film Society shall be responsible for all costs related to maintenance, utilities, and property taxes associated with the leased premises, and providing for an effective date.
21. 2020-O-134 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 21, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article V, Alarm Systems of the Code of Ordinances providing a waiver of false burglary alarm notification fees for nonprofit organizations; waiver of previously assessed false burglary alarm notification fees for nonprofit organizations; containing a savings clause; containing a severability clause; providing for publication; and providing an effective date.
17.2020-O-130 An ordinance amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances to allow for annexations to occur on a set schedule, twice per year; eliminating Section 2.7 "Filling Fee"; amending Section 24.62.8 "Zoning of Newly Annexed Areas".
18. 2020-O-131 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, to include a voluntary drug testing process for elected officials of the City of Laredo; approving the voluntary drug testing form; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date.
20. 2020-O-133 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with the Laredo Film Society for the use of office space located at 510 San Agustin Avenue, Suite B, Laredo, Texas 78040, for a term of three (3) years at an annual rate of one ($1) dollar, contingent on satisfaction of City insurance requirements, providing that the Laredo Film Society shall be responsible for all costs related to maintenance, utilities, and property taxes associated with the leased premises, and providing for an effective date.
21. 2020-O-134 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 21, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article V, Alarm Systems of the Code of Ordinances providing a waiver of false burglary alarm notification fees for nonprofit organizations; waiver of previously assessed false burglary alarm notification fees for nonprofit organizations; containing a savings clause; containing a severability clause; providing for publication; and providing an effective date.
Items XII. 31, XII. 32, XII. 34 - XII. 46, XII. 49 - XII. 52, & XII. 54 - XII. 60
31. Consideration to renew contract FY18-069 with ROMO Contractors, Laredo, Texas, in the annual amount of $103,000.00. This is a service contract to provide mowing and maintenance of the Zacate Creek area (from Canal St. through the mouth of the Rio Grande River). The term of this contract is for a one-year period (12 months), subject to future appropriations, with the option to extend contract one (1) additional twelve (12) month period upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Environmental Services Department Budget.
32. Consideration to award contract RFP FY20-092 Disposal / Recycling of Electronic Waste-Scrap contract to bidder Tech Remove, LLC, Saint Louis, MO for an amount not to exceed $45,000.00 annually. Service contract includes periodic pickup of the city previously stacked, palletized, and wrapped electronics. The term of this contract shall be for a two-year period; contract is subject to future budget appropriations. Contract has an option to renew for an additional two-year term, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding for this contract is available in the Environmental Services Department Budget.
34. 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 and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the second of three extension periods. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget.
35. 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 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 and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This is the second of three extension-option periods. There was no price increase during the last extension period. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget.
36. Consideration to renew the existing annual service contract FY19-003 for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/service for the City’s Caterpillar heavy equipment currently awarded to Holt CAT, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $350,000.00. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the second of four extension periods. All parts will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget.
37. 2020-R-162 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in the amount of $191,736.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Healthy Texas Women (HTW) program for the term period from November 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021. No grant match required.
38. 2020-R-160 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in the amount of $191,350.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Women's Health Preventive Health Services and Family Planning program for the term period from November 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021. No grant match required.
39. Consideration to approve the purchase of testing materials and supplies from sole source Fisher Healthcare in the amount of $206,480.00 for COVID-19 testing for the City of Laredo Health Department Biosafety Level III Laboratory. Funding available in the General Fund COVID-19 Emergency Fund.
40. Consideration to authorize City Manager to negotiate and execute a consulting services contract with MD Media LLC, as the sole source provider, in an amount not to exceed $95,000.00 to obtain consulting services necessary to open and operate a drug and rehabilitation detox center. The term of the consulting agreement will commence upon execution of this Agreement and shall continue for seven (7) months or one (1) month after the Detox Facility is opened, whichever is later.
41. Consideration to approve the creation of a Municipal Hospital Authority Ad-Hoc Committee to explore the feasibility of establishing and addressing the medical needs and its medical bed capacity of the community; and any other matters incident thereto.
42. 2020-R-158 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute an Interlocal agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A, between Webb County Appraisal District (“District”) and the City of Laredo (“City”), to jointly contract with, and share the cost for, a qualified vendor to provide a digital Geo-referenced aerial imagery, GIS data, and associated tools and technology for the urban area located around the City of Laredo and Webb County. GIS Data will also be used by City Departments with GIS applications.
43. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a contract between Pictometry International, an Eagleview Technologies company, and the City of Laredo in the amount of $477,687.00 ($159,229.00 per flight) to provide digital aerial imagery around the City of Laredo and within Webb County. The cost for these flights will be cost shared with the Webb County Appraisal District. The contract includes three (3) flights (one every two years). The aerial images will be used by Regional 9-1-1 database and mapping personnel and 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP's) or call centers to update the existing level of service. Funding is available in the Regional 9-1-1 Fund.
44. Consideration to renew contract FY17-010 to Best & Krieger LP for consulting services on any related telecommunication services in the amount not to exceed $40,000.00 a year. The term of this contract shall be for a one year period upon mutual agreement of the parties. This is the third of four extension periods. Funding is available in the Information Services and
45. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a one-year service agreement with Central Square Superion Public Sector, Lake Mary FL, for $195,217.50. The service agreement is for software enhancements and maintenance on the financial applications residing on the City’s IBM iSeries computer system for the period of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Funding is available in the Information Technology Fund.
46. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”), attached hereto as exhibit A, between the South Texas Development Council (“STDC”) and the City of Laredo for the Management of the South Texas Regional Radio System (“STRRS”) and the Advance System Key (“ASK”). Term is for one (1) year beginning October 1, 2020 at an annual fee of $40,000.00; payable quarterly in four (4) equal payments of $10,000.00.
49. 2020-R-153 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Laredo Police Department and the U.S. Border Patrol Laredo Sector for the purpose of establishing radio interoperability within the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC). The Police Department’s participation is part of the combined law enforcement efforts for a better and safer community for the citizens with no cost to the City of Laredo.
50. 2020-R-156 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $24,999.75 from the Texas Department of Transportation for the enforcement of Vehicle Occupant Protection during the "Click It or Ticket" (CIOT) Campaign. The City of Laredo will match $7,749.92 for a total project amount of $32,749.67. The traditional CIOT mobilization enforcement period has been rescheduled to Thanksgiving, November 16-29, 2020 due to COVID-19. This grant is to pay overtime salaries and fringe benefits for officers to conduct intense occupant protection enforcement in order to increase occupant restraint use in all passenger vehicles and trucks. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund.
51. Consideration to award contract FY20-080 to the lowest bidder RCC Roofing and Construction, Laredo, TX, to provide building repairs to Building No.374 located at 712 Maher Avenue, previously known as the Sanchez Oil and Gas Building, in the amount of $69,400.00. This contract will include basic repairs and roof repairs needed at Building No. 374 in order to relocate Police Department personnel currently assigned to the LPD Annex, Building 60. Funding is available in the Laredo Police Department General Fund Budget and Airport Operating Budget.
52. Consideration to award contract FY20-093 to CMC Commercial Metals, Laredo, Texas as the Primary Vendor in an annual amount up to $300,000.00 and Beaver's Source LLC, Laredo Texas as the Secondary Vendor in an annual amount up to $100,000.00 related to materials purchased on an as needed basis by Public Works for construction and repair projects. This contract is for one (1) year with the option to renew two (2) one (1) year terms to purchase various construction related items (lumber, tools for concrete/construction, steel, rebar wire and mesh). Funding is available in the Public Works Department General Fund.
54. Consideration to award contract FY20-091 to the low bidder PATMO Services LLC., Laredo, Texas in an annual amount of up to $400,000.00. The vendor will provide electrical services necessary for installation and maintenance including materials, machinery, equipment, labor, and all other services necessary for the maintenance of street lights (not maintained by AEP) and traffic signal lights throughout the City of Laredo. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two (2) years beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This contract may be extended for three additional one (1) year periods. Funding is available in the General Fund - Traffic Safety Department Budget.
55. Authorizing the City Manager to approve Amendment No. 6 to the professional engineering services contract in the amount of $45,900.00 to LNV, INC., Laredo for additional project management services required due to extended construction time for the 2.5MG San Isidro Elevated Storage Tank (EST) project. With this amendment, the total new contract amount is $597,157.00. Funding is available in the 2016 Water Revenue Bond.
56. Consideration to amend annual supply contract number FY14-084 by 25% with the following vendors: 1. Chemrite, Inc., Buford, Georgia 2. Brenntag Southwest, Houston, Texas 3. Chemtrade Chemicals, Parsippany, New Jersey 4. Polydyne, Inc., Riceboro, Georgia for an amount increase of $500,000.00 and a new contract with a total amount of $2,500,000.00 for the purchase of water and wastewater treatment chemicals for the Utilities Department. The term of this contract shall expire on December 3, 2020. Contract amendment is due to an increase in usage and to cover outstanding invoices and future expenditures until a new contract is awarded on November 2, 2020. Funding is available in the Water and Wastewater Treatment Division’s Operating Budgets.
57. Consideration to approve Change Order No. 1 with a credit of ($20,000.00) to the City for a revised total contract sum of $189,380.00, acceptance of the completion of the project and release of final payment amounting to $189,380.00 to Cactus Environmental Services of Dallas, Texas for the removal of wet sludge sewer debris from the aeration tank located at the Zacate Wastewater Treatment Plant. Funding is available in the Sewer System 2017 Sewer Revenue Bond.
58. Authorizing the City Manager to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, AZAR Services, LLC, Laredo, Texas in the amount of $4,361,657.20 for the Eastern Chacon Creek Interceptor and Drainage Improvements Project. The contract time is three hundred and thirty (330) working days. Funding is available in the Sewer System 2019 Sewer Revenue Bond.
59. Authorizing the City Manager to award $330,973.47 to Precision Pump Systems, Edinburg, Texas, for the labor and parts to repair a Patterson 24 RHC 2-Stage 10 MGD pump and a 600 HP motor for raw pump #1 at El Pico Water Treatment Plant Utilizing Buy Board Contract #589-19 for the Utilities Department. The scope of repairs is included in the background as determined by project engineer, Garver Engineering. Funding is available in the Utilities Department Water Works Construction Fund.
60. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to agreement between the City of Laredo and Square E Services, LLC relating to salvage wire at the El Pico Water Treatment Plant. Estimated net value of the salvage wire is between $130,000.00 and $150,000.00. Amendment provides that Square E will receive 70% of the net proceeds and City of Laredo will receive 30%. The City portion of the proceeds will be accounted for in the Water System Fund.
31. Consideration to renew contract FY18-069 with ROMO Contractors, Laredo, Texas, in the annual amount of $103,000.00. This is a service contract to provide mowing and maintenance of the Zacate Creek area (from Canal St. through the mouth of the Rio Grande River). The term of this contract is for a one-year period (12 months), subject to future appropriations, with the option to extend contract one (1) additional twelve (12) month period upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Environmental Services Department Budget.
32. Consideration to award contract RFP FY20-092 Disposal / Recycling of Electronic Waste-Scrap contract to bidder Tech Remove, LLC, Saint Louis, MO for an amount not to exceed $45,000.00 annually. Service contract includes periodic pickup of the city previously stacked, palletized, and wrapped electronics. The term of this contract shall be for a two-year period; contract is subject to future budget appropriations. Contract has an option to renew for an additional two-year term, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding for this contract is available in the Environmental Services Department Budget.
34. 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 and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the second of three extension periods. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget.
35. 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 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 and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This is the second of three extension-option periods. There was no price increase during the last extension period. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget.
36. Consideration to renew the existing annual service contract FY19-003 for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/service for the City’s Caterpillar heavy equipment currently awarded to Holt CAT, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $350,000.00. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the second of four extension periods. All parts will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget.
37. 2020-R-162 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in the amount of $191,736.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Healthy Texas Women (HTW) program for the term period from November 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021. No grant match required.
38. 2020-R-160 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in the amount of $191,350.00 for the continuation of the City of Laredo Health Department (CLHD) Women's Health Preventive Health Services and Family Planning program for the term period from November 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021. No grant match required.
39. Consideration to approve the purchase of testing materials and supplies from sole source Fisher Healthcare in the amount of $206,480.00 for COVID-19 testing for the City of Laredo Health Department Biosafety Level III Laboratory. Funding available in the General Fund COVID-19 Emergency Fund.
40. Consideration to authorize City Manager to negotiate and execute a consulting services contract with MD Media LLC, as the sole source provider, in an amount not to exceed $95,000.00 to obtain consulting services necessary to open and operate a drug and rehabilitation detox center. The term of the consulting agreement will commence upon execution of this Agreement and shall continue for seven (7) months or one (1) month after the Detox Facility is opened, whichever is later.
41. Consideration to approve the creation of a Municipal Hospital Authority Ad-Hoc Committee to explore the feasibility of establishing and addressing the medical needs and its medical bed capacity of the community; and any other matters incident thereto.
42. 2020-R-158 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute an Interlocal agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A, between Webb County Appraisal District (“District”) and the City of Laredo (“City”), to jointly contract with, and share the cost for, a qualified vendor to provide a digital Geo-referenced aerial imagery, GIS data, and associated tools and technology for the urban area located around the City of Laredo and Webb County. GIS Data will also be used by City Departments with GIS applications.
43. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a contract between Pictometry International, an Eagleview Technologies company, and the City of Laredo in the amount of $477,687.00 ($159,229.00 per flight) to provide digital aerial imagery around the City of Laredo and within Webb County. The cost for these flights will be cost shared with the Webb County Appraisal District. The contract includes three (3) flights (one every two years). The aerial images will be used by Regional 9-1-1 database and mapping personnel and 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP's) or call centers to update the existing level of service. Funding is available in the Regional 9-1-1 Fund.
44. Consideration to renew contract FY17-010 to Best & Krieger LP for consulting services on any related telecommunication services in the amount not to exceed $40,000.00 a year. The term of this contract shall be for a one year period upon mutual agreement of the parties. This is the third of four extension periods. Funding is available in the Information Services and
45. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a one-year service agreement with Central Square Superion Public Sector, Lake Mary FL, for $195,217.50. The service agreement is for software enhancements and maintenance on the financial applications residing on the City’s IBM iSeries computer system for the period of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Funding is available in the Information Technology Fund.
46. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”), attached hereto as exhibit A, between the South Texas Development Council (“STDC”) and the City of Laredo for the Management of the South Texas Regional Radio System (“STRRS”) and the Advance System Key (“ASK”). Term is for one (1) year beginning October 1, 2020 at an annual fee of $40,000.00; payable quarterly in four (4) equal payments of $10,000.00.
49. 2020-R-153 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Laredo Police Department and the U.S. Border Patrol Laredo Sector for the purpose of establishing radio interoperability within the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC). The Police Department’s participation is part of the combined law enforcement efforts for a better and safer community for the citizens with no cost to the City of Laredo.
50. 2020-R-156 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount of $24,999.75 from the Texas Department of Transportation for the enforcement of Vehicle Occupant Protection during the "Click It or Ticket" (CIOT) Campaign. The City of Laredo will match $7,749.92 for a total project amount of $32,749.67. The traditional CIOT mobilization enforcement period has been rescheduled to Thanksgiving, November 16-29, 2020 due to COVID-19. This grant is to pay overtime salaries and fringe benefits for officers to conduct intense occupant protection enforcement in order to increase occupant restraint use in all passenger vehicles and trucks. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund.
51. Consideration to award contract FY20-080 to the lowest bidder RCC Roofing and Construction, Laredo, TX, to provide building repairs to Building No.374 located at 712 Maher Avenue, previously known as the Sanchez Oil and Gas Building, in the amount of $69,400.00. This contract will include basic repairs and roof repairs needed at Building No. 374 in order to relocate Police Department personnel currently assigned to the LPD Annex, Building 60. Funding is available in the Laredo Police Department General Fund Budget and Airport Operating Budget.
52. Consideration to award contract FY20-093 to CMC Commercial Metals, Laredo, Texas as the Primary Vendor in an annual amount up to $300,000.00 and Beaver's Source LLC, Laredo Texas as the Secondary Vendor in an annual amount up to $100,000.00 related to materials purchased on an as needed basis by Public Works for construction and repair projects. This contract is for one (1) year with the option to renew two (2) one (1) year terms to purchase various construction related items (lumber, tools for concrete/construction, steel, rebar wire and mesh). Funding is available in the Public Works Department General Fund.
54. Consideration to award contract FY20-091 to the low bidder PATMO Services LLC., Laredo, Texas in an annual amount of up to $400,000.00. The vendor will provide electrical services necessary for installation and maintenance including materials, machinery, equipment, labor, and all other services necessary for the maintenance of street lights (not maintained by AEP) and traffic signal lights throughout the City of Laredo. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two (2) years beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This contract may be extended for three additional one (1) year periods. Funding is available in the General Fund - Traffic Safety Department Budget.
55. Authorizing the City Manager to approve Amendment No. 6 to the professional engineering services contract in the amount of $45,900.00 to LNV, INC., Laredo for additional project management services required due to extended construction time for the 2.5MG San Isidro Elevated Storage Tank (EST) project. With this amendment, the total new contract amount is $597,157.00. Funding is available in the 2016 Water Revenue Bond.
56. Consideration to amend annual supply contract number FY14-084 by 25% with the following vendors: 1. Chemrite, Inc., Buford, Georgia 2. Brenntag Southwest, Houston, Texas 3. Chemtrade Chemicals, Parsippany, New Jersey 4. Polydyne, Inc., Riceboro, Georgia for an amount increase of $500,000.00 and a new contract with a total amount of $2,500,000.00 for the purchase of water and wastewater treatment chemicals for the Utilities Department. The term of this contract shall expire on December 3, 2020. Contract amendment is due to an increase in usage and to cover outstanding invoices and future expenditures until a new contract is awarded on November 2, 2020. Funding is available in the Water and Wastewater Treatment Division’s Operating Budgets.
57. Consideration to approve Change Order No. 1 with a credit of ($20,000.00) to the City for a revised total contract sum of $189,380.00, acceptance of the completion of the project and release of final payment amounting to $189,380.00 to Cactus Environmental Services of Dallas, Texas for the removal of wet sludge sewer debris from the aeration tank located at the Zacate Wastewater Treatment Plant. Funding is available in the Sewer System 2017 Sewer Revenue Bond.
58. Authorizing the City Manager to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, AZAR Services, LLC, Laredo, Texas in the amount of $4,361,657.20 for the Eastern Chacon Creek Interceptor and Drainage Improvements Project. The contract time is three hundred and thirty (330) working days. Funding is available in the Sewer System 2019 Sewer Revenue Bond.
59. Authorizing the City Manager to award $330,973.47 to Precision Pump Systems, Edinburg, Texas, for the labor and parts to repair a Patterson 24 RHC 2-Stage 10 MGD pump and a 600 HP motor for raw pump #1 at El Pico Water Treatment Plant Utilizing Buy Board Contract #589-19 for the Utilities Department. The scope of repairs is included in the background as determined by project engineer, Garver Engineering. Funding is available in the Utilities Department Water Works Construction Fund.
60. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to agreement between the City of Laredo and Square E Services, LLC relating to salvage wire at the El Pico Water Treatment Plant. Estimated net value of the salvage wire is between $130,000.00 and $150,000.00. Amendment provides that Square E will receive 70% of the net proceeds and City of Laredo will receive 30%. The City portion of the proceeds will be accounted for in the Water System Fund.
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