CITY OF LAREDO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
A-2000-R-33
CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110
HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040
DECEMBER 4,
2000
5:30 P.M.
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE
III.ROLL CALL
IV. MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of
November 6, 2000 and November 15, 2000.
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
Invitations
Recognitions
Communiqués
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSION, BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing
authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo’s 2000-2001 annual
budget in the amount of $204,825.00 for the Laredo Multi-Agency Narcotics Task
Force. Funding is available from the
opening balance of the Narcotics Task Force Fund (224) and will be used to pay
overtime and benefits for the period of June 1, 2000 through May 31, 2001. The Governor’s Office Criminal Justice
Division approved this adjustment of September 18, 2000.
INTRODUCTION
OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the City
of Laredo’s 2000-2001 annual budget in the amount of $204,825.00 for the Laredo
Multi-Agency Narcotics Task Force.
Funding is available from the opening balance of the Narcotics Task
Force Fund (224) and will be used to pay overtime and benefits for the period
of June 1, 2000 through May 31, 2001.
The Governor’s Office Criminal Justice Division approved this adjustment
of September 18, 2000.
2. Public hearing
concerning an application by Mr. Humberto Treviño, altering and extending the
boundary limits for the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 1.971
acres, located in Porcion 31 as further described by metes and bounds,
specifically the Treviño Tract, providing for the effective date of the
ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a
service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of
B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The
Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed
annexation with initial zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering
and extending the boundary limits for the City of Laredo, annexing additional
territory of 1.971 acres, located in Porcion 31 as further described by metes
and bounds, specifically the Treviño Tract, providing for the effective date of
the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a
service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of
B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
3. Public
hearing concerning an application by the City of Laredo, altering and extending
the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of
228.6075 acres, located in Porcion 31 as further described by metes and bounds,
specifically the Tex-Mex Railway Tract, providing for the effective date of the
ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing
the initial zoning of M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing District). The Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended against the proposed annexation.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering
and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional
territory of 228.6075 acres, located in Porcion 31 as further described by
metes and bounds, specifically the Tex-Mex Railway Tract, providing for the
effective date of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed
territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing
District).
4. Public
hearing concerning an application by Hurd Urban Development, Ltd., altering and
extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional
territory of 124.6586 acres, located in Porcion 19 as further described by
metes and bounds, specifically the Hurd Tract, providing for the effective date
of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a
service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of
M-1 (Light Manufacturing District). The
Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed
annexation with the initial zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering
and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional
territory of 124.6586 acres, located in Porcion 19 as further described by
metes and bounds, specifically the Hurd Tract, providing for the effective date
of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a
service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of
M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
5. Public
hearing concerning an application by Killam Development Corporation, altering
and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional
territory of 194.8842 acres, located in Porciones 28 and 29 as further
described by metes and bounds, specifically the Killam Ponderosa Tract,
providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager
to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing 108.3589 acres as R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District),
15.0592 acres as R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District), 29.1943 acres as B-3
(General Business District), and 42.2718 acres as M-1 (Light Manufacturing
District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended approval of the proposed annexation and against the
proposed initial zoning of M-1.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering
and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional
territory of 194.8842 acres, located in Porciones 28 and 29 as further
described by metes and bounds, specifically the Killam Ponderosa Tract,
providing for the effective date of the ordinance, authorizing the City Manager
to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing 108.3589 acres as R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District),
15.0592 acres as R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District), 29.1943 acres as B-3
(General Business District), and 42.2718 acres as M-1 (Light Manufacturing
District).
6. Public
hearing concerning an application by Killam Industrial Development Partnership,
Ltd., altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo,
annexing additional territory of 207.4636 acres, located in Porcion 18 as
further described by metes and bounds, specifically the Killam Industrial
Tract, providing for the effective date of ordinance, authorizing the City
Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for the annexed
territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing
District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended approval of the proposed annexation with the initial
zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering
and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional
territory of 207.4636 acres, located in Porcion 18 as further described by
metes and bounds, specifically the Killam Industrial Tract, providing for the
effective date of ordinance, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract
adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial
zoning of M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
7. Public
hearing concerning an application by Ramsa Properties, Inc., altering and
extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional
territory of 169.195 acres, as described by metes and bounds, specifically the
Dolores Ranch Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance,
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for
the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light
Manufacturing District). The Planning
and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed annexation with
the initial zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering
and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional
territory of 169.195 acres, as described by metes and bounds, specifically the
Dolores Ranch Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance,
authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract adopting a service plan for
the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (Light
Manufacturing District).
8. Public
hearing concerning an application by the City of Laredo, altering and extending
the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of
14.817 acres, located in Porcion 14 as further described by metes and bounds,
specifically the Mines Rd. Tract, providing for the effective date of the
ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and establishing
the initial zoning of M-1 (light Manufacturing District). The Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended approval of the proposed annexation with the initial zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering
and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional
territory of 14.817 acres, located in Porcion 14 as further described by metes
and bounds, specifically the Mines Rd. Tract, providing for the effective date
of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing the initial zoning of M-1 (light Manufacturing District).
9. Public
hearing concerning an application by the City of Laredo, altering and extending
the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of
5.9861 acres, located in Porciones 33 and 34 as further described by metes and
bounds, specifically the Wormser Rd. Tract, providing for the effective date of
the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing the initial zoning of R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area
District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended approval of the proposed annexation with the initial
zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering
and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory
of 5.9861 acres, located in Porciones 33 and 34 as further described by metes
and bounds, specifically the Wormser Rd. Tract, providing for the effective
date of the ordinance, adopting a service plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing the initial zoning of R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area
District).
10. Public
hearing authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY 2000-2001
annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of
$94,409.00 for the HIV/AIDS Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
Project. The Texas Department of Health
has awarded $94,409.00 grant to the City of Laredo for the period beginning
February 1, 2001 through January 31, 2002. (Approval of Resolution
2000-R-163 needed before Public Hearing)
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Authorizing
the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY 2000-2001 annual budget by
appropriating revenues and expenditures in
the amount of $94,409.00 for the HIV/AIDS Housing Opportunities for Persons with
AIDS (HOPWA) Project. The Texas
Department of Health has awarded $94,409.00 grant to the City of Laredo for the
period beginning February 1, 2001 through January 31, 2002.
11. Public
hearing authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY 2000-2001
annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount $5,000.00 for the Border Health Project. The
Texas Department of Health has awarded a $5,000.00 grant to the City of Laredo
for the period beginning October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001. (Approval
of Resolution 2000-R-164 needed before Public Hearing)
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Authorizing
the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY 2000-2001 annual budget by
appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount $5,000.00 for the Border Health Project. The Texas Department of
Health has awarded a $5,000.00 grant to the City of Laredo for the period
beginning October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001.
12. Public
hearing authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY 2000-2001
annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of
$31,480.00 in additional funds for the HIV/AIDS Ryan White Project. The Texas Department of Health has awarded
a $31,480.00 grant to the City of Laredo for the period beginning April 1, 2000
through March 31, 2001.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Authorizing
the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY 2000-2001 annual budget by
appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $31,480.00 in
additional funds for the HIV/AIDS Ryan White Project. The Texas Department of Health has awarded a $31,480.00 grant to
the City of Laredo for the period beginning April 1, 2000 through March 31,
2001.
13. Public
hearing amending Chapter 15, Health and Sanitation, of the Laredo Code of
Ordinances by establishing Article VII.,
On-Site Sewage Disposal; providing for severability; and providing for
effective date and publication.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending
Chapter 15, Health and Sanitation, of the Laredo Code of Ordinances by
establishing Article VII., On-Site
Sewage Disposal; providing for severability; and providing for effective date
and publication.
14. Public
hearing authorizing the decrease of the maximum commercial weight allowed to
cross International Bridges of the City of Laredo, without a permit, from
84,000 lbs to 80,000 lbs and increasing the bridge toll rate schedule for South
bound commercial over weights (anything over 80,000 lbs) and redefining the
different over weight categories, and implementing a penalty fee for South
bound over weights that arrive at the International Bridge of the City of
Laredo, without a permit, and hereby repealing all conflicting sections in all ordinances currently in
effect.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Decreasing
the maximum commercial weight allowed to cross International Bridges of the
City of Laredo, without a permit, from 84,000 lbs to 80,000 lbs and increasing
the bridge toll rate schedule for South bound commercial over weights (anything
over 80,000 lbs) and redefining the different over weight categories, and
implementing a penalty fee for South bound over weights that arrive at the
International Bridge of the City of Laredo, without a permit, and hereby
repealing all conflicting sections in all ordinances currently in effect.
VIII.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
15.
A. Request by Mayor
Elizabeth G. Flores
1. Discussion with possible action on improving the phone system at
City Hall.
B.
Request by Council Member Johnny Amaya
1. Status report
on the construction of the Skate Park.
2. Discussion on
the use of “liquid string” and “snappers” at parades and directing staff to
draft an ordinance to its prohibition for introduction at the December 18th
City Council Meeting.
C. Request
by Council Member Eliseo Valdez, Jr.
1. Discussion with possible action on the
deterioration of Calton Road between McPherson Rd. and IH-35.
2.
Discussion with possible action on the
deterioration of Hillside Rd. between
Springfield Ave. and McPherson Rd.
3. Status update
of sidewalk improvements in District V, under design and construction with
possible action.
D.
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Joe A. Guerra
1. Discussion
with possible action on ambulatory vendors out on the streets.
E.
Request by Council Member Jose A. Valdez, Jr.
1. Discussion with possible action on Union
Pacific Rail Crossings and abandoned tracks in District VII.
F. Request by Council Member Juan Ramirez
1.
Discussion with possible action on City Property by the west railroad tracks on
Zaragosa and Ventura.
2.
Discussion with possible action regarding a parking lot for
tour buses and tractor trailers at River Drive Mall.
3. Discussion
with possible action regarding railroad tracks not in use by Vidaurri St. and
Santa Rita St.
4. Discussion
with possible action on vacant units at Municipal Housing.
(Recess)
(Press Availability)
IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
16. An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Webb County for approximately 1,992 square feet of office space constituting Suite No. 11 of Building No. S-1 located at 1718 E. Calton Road at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for one (1) year commencing on October 1, 2000 and ending on September 30, 2001, and may be extended for two (2) terms of one (1) year each ending September 30, 2002 and September 30, 2003. Monthly rent shall be $2,200.00 and will be adjusted annually during the primary and extension terms of this lease according to changes in the Consumer Price Index; providing for effective date.
17. An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Webb County Head Start for approximately 300 square feet of office space constituting Suite No. 21 of Building No. S-1 located at 1718 E. Calton Road at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for one (1) year commencing on September 1, 2000 and ending on August 31, 2001, and may be extended for two (2) terms of one (1) year each ending August 31, 2002 and August 31, 2003. Monthly rent shall be $370.00 and will be adjusted annually during the primary and extension terms of this lease according to changes in the Consumer Price Index; providing for an effective date.
18. An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Webb County Head Start for approximately 480 square feet of office space constituting Suite No. 26 of Building No. S-1 located at 1718 E. Calton Road at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for one (1) year commencing on October 1, 2000 and ending on September 30, 2001, and may be extended for two (2) terms of one (1) year each ending September 30, 2002 and September 30, 2003. Monthly rent shall be $590.00 and will be adjusted annually during the primary extension terms of this lease according to changes in the Consumer Price Index; providing for an effective date.
X. FINAL READINGS OF ORDINANCES
19. 2000-O-282 Authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo,
Texas, Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2000-A, in the
principal amount of $1,600,000.00, for the purchase of automotive equipment,
trucks, fire engines, ambulances, sweeper, mowers, street equipment and
computers and ordaining other matters relating to the subject and authorizing
amendment to City’s Budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized
herein. (City Council)
2000-O-283
Authorizing the
issuance of City of Laredo, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of
Obligation, Series 2000, in the principal amount of $9,400,000.00 for paying
all or a portion of the City’s Contractual Obligations for the purpose of
constructing and equipping a new Municipal Court; constructing and improving
the City’s streets, to-wit: Shiloh widening, Santa Maria reconstruction,
Jacaman Road (through Airport property), Springfield/Calle del Norte; Cuatro
Vientos Road, Meadow at TxMex (traffic analysis, feasibility study, and
overpass design), McPherson widening, Springfield Avenue extension, Bartlett
from Hillside to Gale, and the acquisition, design and construction of Inner
City Park, and the payment of legal, fiscal, architectural and engineering fees
in connection with such projects and ordaining other matters relating to the
subject and authorizing amendment to City‘s Budget to appropriate such proceeds
for purposes authorized herein.
(City
Council)
2000-O-296 Amending the
Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4 and the W1/2 of
Lot 5, Block 1394, Eastern Division, located at 2417 Kearney St., from R-1
(Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential
District); providing for publication and effective date. (Council Member Louis
H. Bruni)
2000-O-297 Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 110.003 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds, located east of Ejido Ave. and north of
Eistetter Rd. (Wormser Rd.), from R-1
(Single Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area
District); providing for publication and effective date. (City Council)
2000-O-298 Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 56.4870 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds, located on the northwest corner of Bob
Bullock Lp. and Clark Blvd., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to
B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective
date. (Council Member Louis H. Bruni)
2000-O-299
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of
the City of Laredo by rezoning 28.916 acres, as further described by metes and
bounds, located east of Bob Bullock Lp. and north of Maria Luisa Dr., from R-1
(Single Family Residential District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District);
providing for publication and effective date.
(Council
Member Louis H. Bruni)
2000-O-300 Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 8.084 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds, located west of Bob Bullock Lp. and
north of Maria Luisa Dr., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-1
(Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date.
(Council Member Louis H.
Bruni)
2000-O-301 Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 23.847 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds, located west of Bob Bullock Lp. and
north of Maria Luisa Dr., from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-4
(Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date.
(Council
Member Louis H. Bruni) (As Amended)
2000-O-302 Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 73.0759 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds, located east of Bob Bullock Lp. and
south of Lakeview Blvd., from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1 (Single Family
Residential District); providing for publication and effective date.
(Council Member Louis H. Bruni)
2000-O-303
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of
the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for
a correctional facility on Lot 1, Block 1, Webb County Detention Center Plat,
located north of the City of Rio Bravo and west of Hwy. 83; providing for
publication and effective date. (City
Council) (As Amended)
2000-O-304 Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 22.84 acres, as
further described by metes and bounds, located east of Sinatra Parkway and west
of Bob Bullock Lp., from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) and R-1 (Single
Family Residential District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing
for publication and effective date.
(Council
Member Louis H. Bruni)
2000-O-305 Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of
a Conditional Use Permit for a Child Day Care Center on Lot 5, Block 1693,
Eastern Division, located at 2820 Clark Blvd.; providing for publication and
effective date.
(Council Member Louis H. Bruni) (As Amended)
2000-O-306 Amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of
a Special Use Permit for mini-storage warehouses on Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10, Block
431, Eastern Division, located at 202 W. Saunders St.; providing for
publication and effective date.
(Council Member Eliseo Valdez, Jr.)
2000-O-307
Amending the
Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 1.03 acres, as further
described by metes and bounds, being a part of Lot 1, Block 1, Twiss
Subdivision, located east of Santa Maria Ave. and north of Casa de Palmas
Subdivision, from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial
District); providing for publication and effective date. (Council Member Jose A. Valdez, Jr.)
XI. RESOLUTIONS
20. 2000-R-163 A
resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute all documents for
a grant from the Texas Department of Health in the amount of $94,409.00 for the
HIV/AIDS Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Project of the
City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning February 1, 2001
through January 31, 2002.
21. 2000-R-164 A resolution authorizing the City Manager
to accept and execute all documents for a grant from the Texas Department of
Health in the amount of $5,000.00 for the Border Health Project of the City of
Laredo Health Department for the period beginning October 1, 2000 through
September 30, 2001.
XII. MOTIONS
23.
Consideration to approve 30 General Fund Third Party Funding
contracts. The contracts are for the
Fiscal Year October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001 and total
$518,593.00.
|
Avance |
$15,000 |
Bringing Everyone Special Together |
$14,063 |
|
Bethany House |
$15,000 |
Border Area Nutrition Council |
$27,000 |
|
Boy’s & Girls Club of
Laredo |
$89,528 |
Boy Scouts Gulf Coast Council |
$18,000 |
|
Casa de Misericordia |
$10,000 |
Catholic Social Services |
$11,250 |
|
Children’s International
Advocacy Center |
$50,000 |
Communities In Schools |
$15,000 |
|
Community Action Agency –
Elderly Nutrition Program |
$20,000 |
Community Action Agency –Meals
on Wheels |
$18,750 |
|
Girl Scouts Paisano Council |
$10,000 |
Holding Institute |
$ 4,000 |
|
Infante Boxing Club |
$ 3,000 |
Laredo Crime Stoppers |
$15,000 |
|
LISD Campus Crime Stoppers |
$ 6,000 |
Laredo
Region Food Bank |
$18,000 |
|
Laredo Webb County Child
Welfare Board |
$ 5,202 |
Laredo Webb County Food Bank |
$30,550 |
|
Laredo Webb County Neighborhood
Housing Service |
$15,000 |
Laredo International Fair and
Exposition |
$ 4,500 |
|
Literacy Volunteers of America |
$ 6,750 |
Mi Laredo |
$ 4,500 |
|
Rio Grande International Study
Center |
$ 6,375 |
Rio Grande /Rio Bravo Basin
Coalition |
$ 5,000 |
|
Ruthe B. Cowl Rehabilitation
Center |
$67,500 |
Sacred Heart Children’s Home |
$ 2,625 |
|
South Texas Council on Alcohol
and Drug Abuse |
$ 4,325 |
Webb County American Red Cross |
$ 6,675 |
23. Consideration
to approve 18 Hotel/Motel Fund Third Party Funding contracts. The contracts are for the Fiscal Year
October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001 and total $413,729.00
|
Club Olympia Track and Field |
$ 4,500 |
Laredo Chamber of Commerce – Cola
Blanca |
$ 9,000 |
|
LULAC #7 |
$ 2,250 |
LULAC #12 |
$ 4,050 |
|
Society of Martha Washington |
$ 10,000 |
Salon de la Fama Latinoamericana del
Deporte |
$ 3,600 |
|
Washington’s Birthday Celebration
Association |
$ 9,000 |
Washington’s Birthday Celebration
Museum |
$11,750 |
|
Laredo Children’s Museum |
$ 50,000 |
Webb County Heritage Foundation |
$52,750 |
|
Laredo Center for the Arts |
$131,360 |
L.C.C. Dance/Music Community
Production |
$32,815 |
|
Laredo Little Theater |
$ 27,054 |
Laredo Philharmonic Chorale |
$ 2,600 |
|
Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra |
$ 37,000 |
Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental
Science Center |
$10,000 |
|
Servicing Children & Adolescents
in Need – July 4th Fiesta |
$ 10,000 |
T.A.M.I.U. Dance Productions |
$ 6,000 |
24. Consideration to award an annual maintenance contract for library automation, network services, software, Vmark licenses and equipment for the libraries’ DynixÔ network to epixtech co. in the amount of $53,754.88.
25. Consideration for
approval of final change order no. 3, a decrease of $116,846.50 for the balance
of quantities actually constructed in place, acceptance of the Texas
Avenue/Price Street Drainage Improvements and approval of final payment in the
amount of $150,910.52 to Pete Gallegos Paving, Inc., Laredo, Texas. Final contract amount is $1,286,533.00. Funding is available in the 1998 CO Issue
Texas Ave./Price St.
26.
Consideration to award a construction contract to Marshall
Company, Corpus Christi, Texas, in the base bid amount of $938,000.00 for Fire
Station No. 12 to be located at Bob Bullock Loop in the vicinity of Texas
A&M International University and approval of change order no. 1 to deduct
$195,306.00 for site improvement items for a net award of $742,694.00. Funding is available in the New Fire Station
– Buildings.
27. Consideration to approve the proposed FY 2000-2001 Street Recycling Project (133.5 Blocks) and authorization to develop plans and specifications and let the project out for bids.
28. Consideration
to award a construction contract to Brothers Paving, Inc., Laredo, Texas, in
the net base bid amount of $674,021.33 for Jacaman Road Extension Project which
includes the base bid amount less deductive alternate for water and sidewalks
and additive alternate for traffic devices and steel casing. Funding is available in the 2001 C.O. Issue
– Jacaman Road Extension.
29. Consideration to award annual contract (FY01-014), to the LOW BIDDER MEETING SPECIFICATIONS, Laurel Battery, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated amount of $45,000.00, for the purchase of automotive batteries for the City’s fleet. This contract will be for a period of one year. Since no battery inventory is maintained at the maintenance facility, all batteries are purchased on an as needed basis.
This City did receive lower bids from other vendors; however, the batteries proposed by these vendors did not meet the minimum acceptable cranking amps or the reserve capacity rating required by the City.
30. Consideration to award an annual service contract number FY01-015, to the LOW BIDDER, Mo-Vac Service Co., McAllen, Texas, in the estimated amount of $80,000.00, for furnishing vacuum truck services to transport domestic sewage and/or sewage sludge from the Utilities Department – Wastewater Division. This service supplements the department’s equipment capabilities and help control sewage overflows during emergencies. The frequency and number of hours vary depending on the City’s need. The bid price is based on a flat hourly rate of $63.00. Funding is available in the Utilities Department – Wastewater Division.
31. Consideration to award contract number FY01-017 to the LOW BIDDER, Hughes Supply Inc., San Antonio, Texas, in the estimated amount of $396,015.00, for the purchase of PVC pipe. These materials are purchased on an as needed basis by the Utilities Department – Water Operations for construction and repair projects. Funding is available in the Utilities Department – Water Distribution Division.
32. Consideration to renew for one additional year, contract number FY00-021 awarded to OUTDOOR SYSTEM MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V., Monterrey, N. L., for outdoor billboard advertising in Mexico, in the total cost of $102,196.44 and authorizing the City Manager to sign any and all contract documents. The term of the contract will be for one year with an option to renew for one, additional one-year term. Billboards are contracted for the following cities: Monterrey (7), Guadalajara (4), Monclova (2), Torreon (1), San Luis Potosi (1), and Saltillo (2). Funding is available in the Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau billboard advertising account.
33. Consideration to award contract number FY01-022 to the LOW BIDDER, Denco One Hour Photo, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated amount of $15,000.00, for the purchase of photographic film. A base price has been established for a twelve-month period for the purchase of the 35mm and Polaroid film. The majority of the film will be purchased by the Police Department; however, the contract price is valid for any other department that requires this commodity. Funding is available in the Police Department’s budget.
34. Consideration to award contract number FY01-023 to the SOLE BIDDER, Holt Company of Texas, Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $433,361.00, for the purchase of one landfill compactor for the landfill operation. The contract price includes the purchase of one landfill compactor for the landfill operation. The contract price includes the purchase of the compactor and a five-year maintenance contract. The City will trade in a six year old compactor as part of the buy back program. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Fund.
35. Consideration to award contract number FY01-024, to the SOLE BIDDER, Holt Company of Texas, Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $404,463.00, for the purchase of one tract type tractor (dozer) for the landfill operation. The contract price includes the purchase of the tractor and five year maintenance contract. The City will trade in a six year old dozer as part of the buy back program. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Fund.
36. Consideration to award contract number FY01-031, to the most responsive proposer for the installation of a telecommunications wiring network for the new Public Works Facility and the Utilities Department Building. The contractor will install all the voice, data and video wiring needed for the telephone system and computers to be installed at this facility. Funding for this project has been allocated in the Public Works Fund, Solid Waste Fund, and the Utilities Fund.
37. Consideration to award contract FY00-134,
to Severn Trent Services, Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $80,000.00,
for providing laboratory analytical services for the Utilities Department. The testing laboratory will be responsible
for sample handling, analysis, and reporting for a wide range of environmental
parameters in soil, water, and sludge samples for both water and wastewater
applications. These testing services
are needed to comply with all TNRCC and EPA requirements. Funding is available in the Utilities Fund.
38.
Consideration to award construction
contract number FY01-012, to the LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, Diaz Construction,
Inc., of Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $55,900.00, for La Ladrillera Elderly
Center located at 2100 Pinder St. The
construction will consist of general repairs or alterations to a wing of an
existing building and the addition of a driveway. Funding is available from Community Development Block Grant funds
from the 25th Action Year.
39. Consideration
to authorize the City Manager to enter into contract and award 2000 Emergency
Shelter Grant Funds (ESG) made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development in the amount of $104,100.00 to Catholic Social Services of
Laredo, Inc. for shelter operations of the Frontera Halfway House and to
include other general improvements.
40. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to award 2000 Emergency Shelter Grant Funds (ESG) made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount $45,600.00 to Webb County to be utilized by the Community Action Agency to provide homeless prevention assistance.
41. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Metro Affordable Housing Corporation (Metro) for the use of twenty lots belonging to the City of Laredo located in the Los Obispos Subdivision. Through a partnership with the City of Laredo, the Metro Affordable Housing Corporation will construct 20 Single-Family dwellings on said property and will make them available to individuals and families of 80% of income and below through a Lease Purchase Homeownership Pilot Program.
42. Consideration for approval of payment estimate no. 11 to Pate & Pate Enterprises, Inc., The Woodlands, Texas, for the South Laredo/Chacon Creek Interceptor in the amount of $362,652.94. The payment reduces the retainage from 5% to 1%. The total amount left in the contract after this payment is $90,663.23. Funding is available in the 1994 Bond Issue Chacon Interceptor.
43. Consideration to approve amendment #1 to a contract with Naismith Engineering Inc. to include in their scope the identification of the most advantageous sizing and routing of sewer lines in the entire service area for the North Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant. The amendment will increase the amount of the contract from $53,965.00 to $59,965.00. The amendment will also increase the delivery time by 20 calendar days.
44. Consideration to award a professional services contract to Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $32,850.00 to provide project inspection services during the environmental phase of the demolition of two masonry buildings identified as Building No. 1450 and 1451 located at the Laredo International Airport and to provide project administration services to the City of Laredo and authorizing the City Manager to execute said contract. The term of the contract to complete the scope of work is 60 calendar days.
45. Consideration
to cancel the December 25, 2000 City Council Meeting due to the Christmas
holiday.
46. Consideration to
authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Advance Funding
Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) in the amount of
$160,054.31 for the Chacon Creek Bridge Meadow Street Project to cover the
City’s portion for the second letting (bidding). Funding is available in the Reserve Appropriation line item of
the 1998 Certificate of Obligation Issue.
TXDOT has also requested that the City reimburse the previous contractor,
Cherokee Bridge the amount $116,414.08 which represents 50% of their claim;
TXDOT will pay the remaining 50% for a total amount of $232,828.17.
This claim would be payable on October 1, 2001 and is subject to appropriation
in the 2001-2002 City of Laredo Budget.
XIII. STAFF REPORT
47. Presentation regarding the alternatives
for using wastewater effluent for beneficial purposes in the future. This presentation will discuss the
conceptual implementation of the ideas developed during the preparation of the
regional water plan prepared by Region “M” (Senate Bill 1).
48. Presentation by the Traffic Safety
Department on cost estimates and breakdown for the Light Emitting Diode
(L.E.D.) Bulb Replacement Program for all traffic signals within the City of
Laredo promoting energy and maintenance savings, with possible action.
49. Status report on the sidewalk projects
under construction and design.
(Projects 11-A through 11-D, 12, 13, 14, 16, and 17).
XIV.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council hereby reserves the right to go into
executive session at any time during this public meeting, when it deems it
necessary to consult privately with its attorney about any item upon this
agenda, pursuant to the provisions of Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government
Code.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
This notice was posted at the Municipal Government Offices, 1110 Houston Street, Laredo, Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said notice was posted on Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 6:00 p.m.
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Gustavo
Guevara, Jr.