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CITY OF LAREDO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
A-2006-R-15
CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
1110 HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040
August 14,
2006
5:40 P.M.
 DISABILITY
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Thank you for your consideration.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III.
ROLL CALL
IV.
MINUTES
Approval
of the minutes of May
1, 2006 and June 20, 2006.
V.
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
a.
Acknowledging the Laredo Heat Soccer Club on their
outstanding 2006 season for garnering the PDL
Southern Conference Championship Title holder and the Mid-South Division
Championship.
Invitations
Recognitions
a.
Recognition of Loryn Elysha Muñoz for garnering the
title of Miss Texas Junior Pre-teen at the National American Miss Pageant
this past June.
b.
Recognition
of Mario Gutierrez, of the Community Development Department, on his selection
as July 2006 Employee of the Month.
c. Presentation
by City of Laredo Youth Committee on
the Sister Cities International Youth Summit held in Washington, D. C.
Communiqués
VI.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
a. Appointments
by Mayor Raul G. Salinas of:
1.
Mayor
Pro Tempore Juan Ramirez as liaison to the Border Trade Alliance representing
the City of Laredo.
2.
Mayor
Pro Tempore Juan Ramirez as the Mayor’s liaison to the Sister Cities Working
Group.
3.
Naming
the appointees to the Blue Ribbon Committee for the River Vega Master Plan.
b. Appointment
by Council Member Hector Garcia of:
1.
Carlos Garcia to the Board of Adjustment.
2.
Mario Rosales to the Citizens Environmental
Advisory Committee.
c. Appointment
by Council Member Johnny Rendon of Javier Compean to the Plaza Theater Renovation
Committee.
d. Appointment by Council Member
Gene Belmares of Dan Ryan to the Board of Adjustments instead of the Third
Party Funding Committee.
e. Appointment by Mayor Pro Tempore
Juan Ramirez of:
1.
Gregorio Lopez, Jr. to the Historic/District Landmark Board
2.
Alejandra Arreguin to Board of Adjustments
VII.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending
the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures
in the amount of $145,540.00 in funds from the Texas Department of State
Health Services for the Office of Border Health-Lab of the City of Laredo
Health Department for the period beginning July 1, 2006
through December
31, 2006.
2.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending
the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006 annual budget by appropriating revenues and
expenditures in the amount of $70,000.00 in funds from the Texas Commission
of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to continue the operation of two (2)
continuous air monitoring stations (CAMS) by the City of Laredo Health
Department for the period beginning September 1, 2006
through August
31, 2007.
3.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending
the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006 annual budget by appropriating revenues in
the amount of $390,256.00 in funds from the Texas Department of Health
Services, which includes $42,300.00 from estimated program income for the
Maternal and Child Health (MCH-Title
V) Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period of September 1, 2006
through August
31, 2007.
4.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending
the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006 annual budget by appropriating revenues and
expenditures in the amount of $157,886.00 in funds from the Texas Department
of State Health Services which includes $23,544.00 from an estimated program
income for the La Familia Health Care Program of the City of Laredo Health
Department for the period of September 1, 2006
through August
31, 2007.
5.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending
the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006 annual budget by appropriating revenues and
expenditures in the amount of $61,068.00 in funds from the Texas Department
of State Health Services for the Title V Family Planning Services of the City
of Laredo Health Department for the period of September 1, 2006
through August
31, 2007.
6.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending
the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006 annual budget by appropriating revenues and
expenditures in the amount of $188,539.00 in funds from the Texas Department
of State Health Services (TDSHS), which includes $59,888.00 from estimated
program income for the Immunization Action Plan (IAP) Program of the City of
Laredo Health Department for the period of September 1, 2006
through August
31, 2007.
7.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending
the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006 annual budget by decreasing the grant award
amount by $7,291.00 from the Texas Department of State Health Services for
the Prevention Services for HIV-Infected Persons Project (PSHIP) of the City
of Laredo Health Department for a total amount of $104,989.00, for the
contract period from January
1, 2006, through December 31, 2006. The decrease in funds is due to a reduction
in federal funding from the Centers for Disease Control to TDSHS.
8.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing
the City Manager to accept a $4,000.00 grant from the Laredo Rotary Club and
amend the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006 General Fund annual budget by
appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $4,000.00 in the
form of a donation for the purpose of providing additional improvements for
the Santa Rita Park.
9.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing
the City Manager to accept a $5,000.00 donation from AT&T and amend the
City of Laredo FY 2005-2006 General Fund annual budget by appropriating
revenues and expenditures in the amount of $5,000.00 in the form of a
donation for the sponsorship of the Avery Johnson Summer Camp.
10.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing
the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between the City of Laredo and
Laura Salcedo DBA Hot Dog Express for the use of retail space Suite B of the Mercado
Square located at 1000
Hidalgo Street. The lease term is for two (2) years at a
rental rate of seven hundred and eighty two ($782.00) dollars per month for
the first year, increasing the second year based on the change in the 2006
Consumer Price Index and providing for September 1, 2006
effective date.
11.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing
the City Manager to execute a (5) five year lease agreement between the City
of Laredo and the Laredo Amateur Boxing Club, Inc. for the use of the Orlando
Canizales Boxing Gym located at 1610 Guadalupe Street for an annual rental
fee of one dollar ($1.00) plus 50% share of utility charges and providing for
an effective date.
12.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending
the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006 Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
positions reclassifying nine (9) Firefighter positions to the position of
three (3) captains, three (3) drivers and three (3) assistant driver
positions to activate engine company #14 for Fire Station #14 located at 309
Cielito Lindo Boulevard. Funding for
these positions is available in the Fire Department operating budget in the
amount of $10,509.72.
13.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing
the City Manager to enter into an agreement between Texas Engineering
Extension Service/Emergency Services Training Institute (TEEX) and the City
of Laredo Fire Department to define the responsibilities for both parties for
the education instructional activities to be offered to Firefighters, non
Firefighter trainees and out of country first responders at the Laredo
International Fire/Law Enforcement Training Center. The period of performance under this
agreement is specified as September 1, 2006
through August
31, 2007, unless sooner terminated in accordance with the
terms in the agreement.
14.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending
the City of Laredo Code of Ordinance by deleting references to hazardous
materials (Haz-Mat) fees in Chapter 33 Environmental protection, Section
33-169, “city charges” and inserting Chapter 12: Fire Prevention and Protection, Article III
“reserved”; first hour no charges for emergency responses except for
replacement costs of level A and B Safety Gear; charging replacement and
reimbursement costs for use of units, personnel and equipment for emergency
haz-mat responses; charging replacement and reimbursement costs for first
hour and beyond for all non-emergency responses including use of units
personnel and equipment providing for an administrative fee on one hundred
dollars ($100.00) per invoice formulated; reducing the late fee from two hundred
dollars ($200.00) to fifty dollars ($50.00) per invoice formulated;
applicable to balances remaining after thirty days from date of invoice; and
authorizing charge of ten percent (10%) per annum on balances remaining after
sixty days from the date of invoice; repeal laws in conflict; providing for
severability, publication and an effective date.
15.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing
the City Manager to amend the fiscal year 2005-2006 fiscal year budget for
the Water Fund by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of
$1,066,000.00 provided by projected increases in the Meter Water Sales and
Utility Late Fees. Funds will be used
to cover Water Plant electricity costs, the purchase of meter reading
hardware/software equipment, and an operational transfer to General Fund for
the purchase of H.T.E. system software licenses.
16.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing
the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo 2005-2006 fiscal year budget for
General Fund by transferring of $216,000.00 from the Waterworks Fund and
appropriating $216,000.00 for the purchase of H.T.E. system software licenses
for the Work Orders/Facility Management Module and the NaviLine Browser User
Interface in the Information Technical Support Mainframe division.
17.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance
authorizing the City Manager to execute the Santa Rita 18 inch sanitary sewer
reimbursement agreement with 5 applicants who are named in the agreement to
provide for possible reimbursement of part of the costs incurred by the
applicants in constructing an 18 and 15 inch sanitary sewer line in South
Laredo from the East right of way of Highway 83 across from the Laredo
Community College South Campus to approximately 1500 feet east inside the
Link Ranch.
18.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing
the City Manager to amend the Housing Rehabilitation Program’s budget for FY
2005 – 2006 by appropriating additional estimated Revolving Loan payments in
the amount of $36,549.00. The
Revolving Loan funds will be used for housing rehabilitation loans and
grants, which will assist low-income homeowners rehabilitate their home.
19.
Public hearing
and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the Home Investment
Partnership Program’s budget for FY 2005-2006 by appropriating additional
estimated program income in the amount of $100,000.00. Program income funds will be used for down
payment assistance which will assist first time, low income home buyers.
20.
Public hearing
and introductory ordinance amending the FY 2005-2006 Airport Operating fund by transferring in
$316,373.00 from the Airport Construction fund to cover additional operating
expenses. Funding is available in the
Airport Construction Fund/Land Proceeds Reserve Account, and authorizing the
City Manager to implement said budget amendment and providing for an
effective date.
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VIII.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
21.
Authorizing the City
Manager to execute a Rental Car Agency Concession and Lease Agreement with
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Texas dba Enterprise Rent A Car, for the approximate
165 square feet of office and counter space located in car rental space #1
and 19 parking spaces located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop at the Laredo International Airport. Lease
term is for five (5) years commencing on August 1, 2006 and ending on July 31, 2011. Minimum
Annual Guarantee (MAG) shall be $91,000.20 or ten percent (10%) of
gross sales, whichever is greater; providing for an effective date.
22.
Authorizing the City
Manager to execute a Rental Car Agency Concession and Lease Agreement with
Coastal Bend Rent A Car, Inc. (Avis Rent A Car) and South Texas Auto Rental
Services, LLC (Budget Rent A Car) for the approximate 171 square feet of
office and counter space located in car rental space #2 and 19 parking spaces
located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop at the Laredo International Airport. Lease
term is for five (5) years commencing on August 1, 2006 and ending on July 31, 2011. Minimum
Annual Guarantee (MAG) shall be $146,300.00 or ten percent (10%) of
gross sales, whichever is greater; providing for an effective date.
23.
Authorizing the City
Manager to execute a Rental Car Agency Concession and Lease Agreement with
Laredo Car Rental, Inc. (National Car Rental) for the approximate 171 square
feet of office and counter space located in car rental space #3 and 19
parking spaces located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop at the Laredo International Airport. Lease
term is for five (5) years commencing on August 1, 2006 and ending on July 31, 2011. Monthly
rent shall be $80,513.59 or ten percent (10%) of gross sales, whichever is
greater; providing for an effective date.
24.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Rental Car Agency
Concession and Lease Agreement with Gateway Rent A Car LLC dba Hertz Systems
Licensee for approximately 171 square feet of office and counter space
located in car rental space #4 and 17 parking spaces located at 5210 Bob
Bullock Loop at the Laredo International Airport.
Lease term is for five (5) years commencing on August 1, 2006 and ending on July 31, 2011. Minimum Annual
Guarantee shall be $79,001.00 or ten percent (10%) of gross sales, whichever
is greater; providing for an effective date.
25.
Authorizing the City
Manager to execute a Rental Car Agency Concession and Lease Agreement with
Southwest-Tex Leasing Co., Inc. dba Advantage Rent A Car for the approximate
133 square feet of office and counter space located in car rental space #5
and 19 parking spaces located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop at the Laredo International Airport. Lease
term is for five (5) years commencing on August 1, 2006 and ending on July 31, 2011. Minimum
Annual Guarantee (MAG) shall be $95,780.64 or ten percent (10%) of
gross sales, whichever is greater; providing for an effective date.
26.
Amending Ordinance No. 1990-O-197, dated October 16, 1990, that established the minimum standards and requirements
for the conduct of commercial aeronautical services and activities at the Laredo International Airport; thereby amending Section II.
E., “Line Services”;’ subsection 2(b), “Hangars and Other Buildings”;
Subsection 5, “Product Quality Control and Safety”; and Subsection 8,
“Insurance Requirements”; providing for an effective date.
27.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the lease agreement
approved by Ordinance No. 2002-O-241 dated September 16, 2002, between the City of Laredo, as Lessor, and Commision
Mexico-Americana Para La Erradicacion Del Gusano Barrenador (U.S.D.A), as
Lessee; thereby, amending Section 1.02, “Term”, to end on May 31, 2006 instead of May
31, 2007,
provided Lessee pays back rent in the amount of $36,831.00; providing for an
effective date.
28.
Amending Ordinance No. 99-0-363 and as amended by Ordinance No. 2002-O-2005
dated August 19, 2002, by adding a Section authorizing
the City Manager to pay real estate commission to real estate brokers whose
efforts result in the sale of properties located at the Laredo International
Airport and approving the commission to be paid per transaction based on a
percent of the bid approved by City Council; providing for an effective date.
29.
Providing for the submission of proposed amendments to the Charter of the City of Laredo to the
voters on Tuesday, November 7, 2006, and ordering said election;
directing the city secretary to publish notice of the election for the
submission of said amendments in a newspaper of general circulation in the city on October 15, 2006 and October 22,
2006;
said notice to set forth in full the text of the proposed amendments; and directing the city secretary to conduct
absentee voting and to take any other necessary action required for the
conduct of said election.
30.
Closing as public easement the South one half section of Canada Avenue between O’Kane and Clark
Streets, situated in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, County of Webb, Texas, provided that the City retains
the entire former street section as a utility easement and providing for an
effective date.
31.
Authorizing the City of Laredo to enter into a Lease with Webb County
of Lots 9, and 10, Block 320, Eastern Division, for a term of 40 years, to
enable Webb County to construct a Community Center to provide various social
services and educational programs primarily for the elderly; copy of the
lease is attached as Exhibit A; and providing for an effective date.
32.
Authorizing the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey fee simple
title to the “Surface Only” on two land parcels to their respective abutting
property owners, at their established market value of $8,150.00 each, and
described as follows:
Parcel
A Consisting of 4,634.54 sq. ft.
(0.1064 of an acre more or less, to Juan Ramirez Properties, LTD. a Texas limited partnership; said parcel being
out of the East one half section of Texas Avenue from the South right of way
line of Chacon Street to 166.83 feet to the South, situated in the Eastern
Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas being generally described on
attached Exhibit “A”,
Parcel
B Consisting of 4,634.54 sq. ft.
(0.1064 of an acre) more or less, to Dora Palmarin; said parcel being out of
the West one half section of Texas Avenue from the South right of way line of
Chacon Street to 166.83 feet to the South, situated in the Eastern Division,
City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas being generally described on attached
Exhibit “B”; and hereby, approving the submitted improvement plan as
described on Exhibit C and which is in compliance with Section 10 of the
Street Closing/Sales Policy Handbook, as approved by Resolution No. 97-R-140;
and providing for an effective date.
IX.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
33.
2006-O-160
Amending Ordinance No. 2000-O-064 authorizing a
Conditional Use Permit for a used car lot on Lot 9, Block
351, Eastern Division, located at 114
West Lyon Street by repealing the
existing conditional use permit and approving a conditional use permit for a
tire shop. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of
the conditional use permit.
2006-O-161
Amending Ordinance No. 97-O-058 authorizing a
Conditional Use Permit for a truck/trailer rental center (Uhaul dealer) on
Lot 2, Block 8, McPherson Acres Development Subdivision Unit II, located at
1613 Calle Del Norte to include a paint and body shop. The Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the conditional use
permit.
2006-O-162
Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by
authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a snack bar on Lot 6,
Block 233, Eastern Division, located at 320
Mier Street. The Planning and
Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone
change.
2006-O-163
Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 67.16 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in
attached Exhibit “A”, located on the west side of Bob Bullock Loop North of
Winfield Parkway, from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to B-3
(Community Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the zone change.
2006-O-164
Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 83.10 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in
attached Exhibit “A”, located on the west side of Bob Bullock Loop north of
Winfield Parkway, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1A (Single
Family Reduced Area District). The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the zone change.
2006-O-165
Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 29.7 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached
Exhibit “A”, located on the southeast corner of Bob Bullock Loop and International
Boulevard, from AG (Agricultural
District) to B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the zone
change.
2006-O-166
Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 19.4 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached
Exhibit “A,” located on the south side of Bob Bullock Loop east of International
Boulevard, from AG (Agricultural
District) to B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the zone change.
2006-O-167
Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 4.5 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached
Exhibit “A”, located on the south side of Bob Bullock Loop east of
International Boulevard, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-4 (Highway
Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval of the zone change.
2006-O-168
Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 2.62 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached
Exhibit “A,” located on the south side of Bob Bullock Loop east of International
Boulevard, from AG (Agricultural
District) to B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the zone
change.
2006-O-169
Amending ordinance No. 2002-O-142 authorizing a
Special Use Permit for mini storage/warehousing, on 2.78 acres, as further
described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at 7819
East Country Drive, by revising the site
plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the
zone change.
2006-O-170
Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Country Club
Estates Subdivision, located at 3911
Casa Blanca Road, from R-1 (Single
Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential
District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the
zone change.
2006-O-171
Amending the Land Development Code, as follows:
Section 24-92.4 (Procedures – Notices, Hearing, Recommendation of Planning
and Zoning Commission and action of City Council) Paragraph (4), to reconcile
the 200 foot notification requirement to surrounding property owners in
accordance with state law; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the ordinance amendment.
2006-O-172
Authorizing the City Manager to accept $51,000.00
in contributions for the 2006 Washington trip and amend the City of Laredo
Fiscal Year 2006 Convention and Visitors Bureau Annual Budget as follows:
increase revenue appropriations in the amount of $11,000.00 (excess of
original budget) and expenditures in the amount of $31,002.00 ($11,000.00
from contributions and $20,002.00 from designated fund balance).
2006-O-173
Authorizing the City Manager to accept monetary
reimbursement from the State of Texas, Attorney Generals Office for partial
expenses incurred by the City of Laredo Police Department in order to process
evidence involving sexual assault victims and that the City of Laredo’s
Fiscal Year 2005 – 2006 Budget is hereby amended by increasing revenues and
expenditures in the amount of $25,000.00.
Funding will be used to partially pay for the examination for sexually
assaulted victims. The City of Laredo will
receive approximately $25,000.00 annually.
2006-O-174
Accepting a grant in the
amount of $10,000.00 from the Texas Department of Transportation for
enforcement of Impaired Driver Mobilization during the Labor Day Holiday
Crackdown and amending the City of Laredo’s Fiscal Year 2005 – 2006 Annual Budget in the
amount of $10,000.00. This grant is
for overtime salaries, including fringe benefits, and is funded 100 % by the
Texas Department of Transportation.
2006-O-175
Amending the City of Laredo 2005 – 2006 Annual
Budget in the amount of $624,763.00 to fund the Laredo Autotheft Task Force
and accepting an award in the amount of $346,000.00 from the Texas Automobile
Theft Prevention Authority. The City of Laredo will
be designating $245,839.00 in matching funds, and Webb County will
be designating $32,924.00 in matching funds for a total of $624,763.00. This grant is effective from September 1, 2006
through August
31, 2007.
2006-O-176
Amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances
Chapter 2-Administration, Article II-Departments, Officers and Employees,
Division 6-Pay Administration, Section 2-87.7-Policy, Subparagraph (9);
providing for severability and effective date.
X.
RESOLUTIONS
34.
2006-R-076 Authorizing the City
Manager to enter into and execute an interlocal government agreement between
the City of Laredo and United Independent School
District for the participation of the
City of Laredo Police Department in the School Resource Officer Program. The Laredo Police Department will provide
ten (10) officers that will be assigned to various middle and high schools
for the 2006 – 2007 school year.
35.
2006-R-078 Authorizing
the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of
Encinal and the City of Laredo for the collection of Landfill Fees for
Disposal of Garbage at the City’s landfill site at a reduced rate of thirty
($30.00) dollars per ton by the City of Encinal on a daily basis for a one
and one-half year term, effective August 2, 2006.
XI. MOTIONS
36.
Referring the City of Laredo
Comprehensive Plan to the Planning and
Zoning Commission requiring that a report from the Planning and Zoning
Commission with any recommendations be brought back before the City Council
before the adoption of the budget, in accordance with Article IX, Section
9.03 of the Charter of the City of Laredo.
37.
Calling for a public hearing to be held on September 5, 2006, at
the regularly scheduled City Council meeting held at City Hall, 1110 Houston
Street at 5:30 p.m.; and authorizing publication of a newspaper advertisement
for 10 (ten) consecutive days to inform the general public of the public
hearing and that three copies of the Capital Improvements Program are
available at the City Secretary’s Office and the Laredo Public Library.
38.
Authorizing the City Manager to enter into contract
and award 2005 HOME Investment Partnership Program, Community Housing
Development Organization (CHDO) funds made available by the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $207,171.00 to the Laredo
Webb Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc., (NHS) for the purchase of a minimum
of ten (10) residential lots on which affordable single-family housing units
will be constructed and be made available to low income first time homebuyers
who earn 80% or less of the Housing Area Median Family income (HAMFI).
39.
Consideration to award a demolition contract to the
lowest bidder, Laredo Environmental Services, LLC, in the amount of $9,800.00
for the demolition of three substandard structures acquired through the
Acquisition and Relocation (Monterrey
Avenue) Project and the Acquisition
Relocation (Highway 359) Project. The
demolition consists of substandard structures located at the following
addresses: 1010
½ Monterrey Avenue, 1014
Monterrey Avenue, and 3020 Willow. Funding is available in the 31st
AY Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
40.
Approving the submission of the 2006 One Year Action Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development in request for funding through
the 32nd Action Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in
the amount of $3,711,628.00; the 2006 HOME Investment Partnerships Program
(HOME) in the amount of $1,299,879.00; the 2006 American Dream Down Payment
Initiative in the amount of $12,841.00; the 2006 Emergency Shelter Grant
(ESG) in the amount of $158,368.00, and authorizing the City Manager to
execute all documents as a result of the Plan’s submission.
41.
Consideration to award contract FY06-106, to the low bidder, Laredo
Security, Laredo Texas, or C.W. Security Laredo, Texas, in the estimated
annual amount of $279,916.00 for providing security guard services for the Bridge
System, City Hall, Health Department, Health WIC, Civic Center, Solid Waste
Department, and the Municipal Housing Division. Funding is available in the respective
departmental budgets. The contract
will be for a period of two (2) years.
The City received identical bids of $7.00 per hour for security guard
service from Laredo Security and C.W. Security. Lots will be drawn at the City Council
meeting to determine which vendor will be awarded the service contract for
security guard service.
42.
Consideration to award bid number FY06-115 for the
purchase of three (3), 8-passenger vans from Columbus Country Ford, Caldwell,
Texas in the total amount of $44,280.00; and authorizing the purchase of one
(1) medium sized sedan and one (1) extended cab pickup through the Texas
Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buy Board) contract pricing from
Philpott Ford in the total amount of $28,703.00. These vehicles will be assigned to the
Bridge Department. The City did
secure formal bids from four vendors and these vehicles are being purchased
at the best bid pricing utilizing either the Buy Board contract pricing or
the FY06-115 bid pricing. Funding is
available in the Bridge Department’s budget.
43.
Consideration to authorize the purchase and
installation of modular skate park ramps and amenities for Eastwoods Park
from Kraftsman Playground and Park Equipment through the Texas Local
Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buy Board) contract pricing in the total
amount of $60,821.95. Funding is
available in the 2006 C.O. Fund.
44.
Refund of property tax in the amount of $643.83
payable to LSI Tax
Service due to an overpayment in account #925-10001-070.
45.
Approval of the 2006 Appraisal Roll from the Webb
County Appraisal District for the development the City’s tax roll, acceptance
of the effective and rollback tax rate calculations of Tax Year 2006 and
setting the first public hearing date on August 28, 2006 for the proposed tax
rate of $0.637000/$100.00 value.
46.
Authorizing the City Manager to opt out of the
Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA),
effective October
1, 2006 through September 30, 2007, as a
result of the City currently meeting and exceeding minimum HIPAA benefit
provisions.
47.
Consideration to award the annual Municipal Court
software maintenance contract in the amount of $31,462.00 to Incode. The amount represents a 3% increase over
the previous year. The annual software
maintenance contract covers the following areas; Acuserver, Cash Collections,
HTE interface, Municipal Court applications, and Data Dictionary. Funding is available in the Municipal Court
budget.
48.
Consideration for approval of acceptance of the
Santa Rita Park Phase I, Project 2 (irrigation system, hydro mulch and trees) and
approval of final payment in the amount of $3,265.28 to Hollywood Gardens,
Inc., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is
$65,305.50. Funding is available in
the 27th Action Year 2001-2002 Community Development Block Grant
Fund Santa Rita Park.
49.
Consideration for approval of acceptance of the
Santa Rita Park Phase I, Project 3 (soccer goals, player and referee shelters, park
entrance sign and cedar fence) and approval of final payment in the amount of
$4,415.50 to Zertuche Construction, Inc., Laredo, Texas. Final construction amount is
$88,310.00. Funding is available in
the 25th Action Year 1999-2000 Community Development Grant
Fund-Santa Rita Park.
50.
Consideration for approval to award an engineering
contract to Risa Fisher & Associates, Inc., Dallas, Texas, for
an amount of $98,800.00 for the design and preparation of plans and
specifications for the City of Laredo
Biosolids Composting Facility. Funding is available in the Solid Waste
Fund.
51.
Consideration for approval of acceptance of the City
of Laredo Landfill Parking Lot and approval of final payment in the amount of $37,612.43 to Zertuche
Construction, Laredo, Texas. Staff
recommends 15 days liquidated damages for contract time overrun in the amount
of $8,250.00; therefore, the net final payment is $29,362.43. Final contract amount is $752,248.50. Funding is available in the Solid Waste
Fund-Retainable Payable Account.
52.
Consideration for approval to award a construction
contract to Advantage USAA, Inc., Spring Branch, Texas, in
the amount of $257,300.00 for the Civic Center
re-roofing located at 2400 San Bernardo
Avenue. Funding is available in the Capital
Improvement Project Fund.
53.
Consideration for approval to award a design/build
contract to Kraftsman Commercial Playground and Water Park Equipment, Spring,
Texas, for
an amount of:
Father
McNaboe Splash Park $204,880.00;
Seven
Flags Splash Park $144,996.80;
Cecilia Moreno Park (West Lyon Splash Park)
$167,980.50 ;
Funding
is available in the Zacate Creek Splash Park at
Seven Flags CDBG 29th Action Year/2004 Grant; Father McNaboe Splash
Park-Parks Capital Grants-Webb County Interlocal Agreement; and Lyon/Cecilia
Moreno Splash Park-CDBG 31st Action Year.
54.
Authorizing the City Manager to acquire through negotiations
the “Surface Only” of a 13.9131 acre, more or less, parcel of land for the
River Vega Land Acquisition Project.
Said parcel being situated in Porcion 22, Abstract 277, between the
Riverview Estates Subdivision and the Rio
Grande River, and
is to be acquired in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, plus approximately
$2,500.00 in incidental expenses. This
will be a voluntary transaction.
Funding is available in the Land/Land & Water Rights fund.
55.
Consideration to exercise the renewal option for
one additional year for contract FY04-069 awarded to Nick Benavides, Laredo, Texas, for
providing monthly mowing and maintenance of the Zacate Creek areas. The contract award is being modified to
include two additional cutting cycles for a revised contract amount not to
exceed $84,196.00. Two extra cuttings
will be added to include the area of the waterfall to the end of the Zacate
Creek. The original contract includes
the collection of trash, debris, rubbish and other floatable material along
the creek from Meadow and Canal Streets to the mouth of the river. Funding is available in the Environmental
Services Department budget.
56.
Consideration to award contract FY 06-087 to the
low bidder, Lassen Inc., Austin, Texas, in
the total amount of $142,386.00 for the Zacate Creek Wastewater Treatment
Plant re-aeration tanks lining project.
Funding is available in the Utilities Department-Wastewater Division
budget.
57.
Consideration for acceptance of the Santa Clara 24”
sanitary sewer line and approval of final payment to Price Construction,
Ltd., Big Spring, Texas in the amount of $90,791.85. The total contract amount is
$383,012.50. Funding is available in
the 1998 Sewer Bond.
58.
Consideration to award supply contract number FY06-111 to the low
bidder National Waterworks, San Antonio, Texas in the base amount of
$110,990.56 for the purchase of rubber couplings and fittings to use for
wastewater applications for the Utilities Department. This will be a sixty (60) day supply
contract with an option to extend for an additional sixty days. These materials will be purchased on an as
needed basis by the Utilities Department wastewater operations for
construction and repair projects.
Funding is available in the Utilities Department budget.
59.
Consideration to award supply contract number FY06-110 to the low
bidder, National
Waterworks, San Antonio, Texas in the estimated amount of
$250,000.00 for the purchase of PVC pipe used by the Utilities Department.
This will be a sixty (60) day supply contract with an option to extend for an
additional sixty (60) days. These
materials are purchased on an as needed basis for construction and repair
projects. The City received a lower
bid from Ferguson Waterworks, Mission, Texas; however, this vendor has submitted
a letter withdrawing their bid because they submitted bids on the wrong grade
of PVC pipe. Funding is available in
the Utilities Department budget.
60.
Accepting the U.S. 83/SH 359 Utility Relocations;
and approving final payment in the amount of $47,306.14 to J. Solis
Maintenance & Welding Service, Laredo, Texas, for a total, final contract
amount of $294,038.44. Further,
approving change order #1 in the amount of a net decrease of $28.56 and
extending the contract period by 90 working days for a total of 150 working
days. Funding for the final payment
will come from the Retainage Payables accounts and the 1998 Water Bond.
61.
Approving amendment no. 6 to a contract with Foster
Engineering, Company, Laredo, Texas in
the amount of $12,575.00 to redesign plans/profiles for streets in Pueblo
Nuevo Wastewater Collection and Water Distribution Improvements Project in
the total amount of $525,913.00 and is subject to the approval of the
TWDB. Funding is available in the
Colonias Project fund.
62.
Ratify and approve action taken by the City Manager
on June
5, 2006 to authorize an emergency purchase order in an
amount not to exceed $44,000.00 to Fergusson for the purchase of fittings,
valves and fire hydrants for the construction of the 16” water line along
FM1472 from San Gabriel to
the Mines Road
elevated storage tank.
63.
Approval of change order #1 to Jimmy Closner and Sons Construction
Co., Inc., Mercedes, Texas, deducting the amount of $4,337.50, for the
construction of the Mines Road Work Order #2 – Water Main and Pump Station
Project, subject to the approval of the TWDB; and extending the contract time
for an additional 409 calendar days. The revised contract amount is
$1,992,215.75. The new construction time including this change order will be
739 calendar days. Funding is
available in the Colonias Project Fund and Water Works Fund.
64.
Adopting the state and federal legislative agendas.
65.
Authorizing the City Manager to enter into contract with the consulting
firms named below for intergovernmental, informational, and advocacy services
to be provided to the City of Laredo during the period of October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007. Funding is available in the General Fund
Purchased Professional Services Account and the Laredo Bridge System Fund.
The annual Washington, D.C. reception expenses will be
reimbursed by private sector sponsorships.
·
Miller Van Eaton, P.L.L.C., Washington, D.C., in the amount of $90,000
plus out of pocket expenses not to exceed $11,550 and up to $30,000 for
expenses to be incurred for the annual Washington, D.C. reception; for
a total contract amount of $131,550;
·
Government Relations Consultants, Oakton, Virginia, in the amount of
$90,000.00 plus travel and other out of pocket expenses that must be
pre-approved, said expenses not to exceed an agreed upon amount;
·
Baker Botts, LLP, Austin, Texas in the amount of $74,000, plus
out of pocket expenses not to exceed $5,000.00 and that must be pre-approved;
·
McWilliams & Associates, Austin, Texas, in the amount of $60,000; and
·
Infrastructure Solutions, Inc., Austin, Texas, in the amount of
$120,000, plus travel expenses that must be pre-approved said expenses not to
exceed an agreed upon amount.
All contract awards are contingent upon approval of the
2006-2007 annual budget.
XII.
STAFF REPORTS
66.
A.
Presentation by Mr. Wayne Belzer of the
International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC), regarding the Clean
Rivers Program and water quality of the Rio
Grande.
B.
Status report on the water and sewer line extensions for Highway 359
Colonias Project.
C.
Presentation by Dan Migura, Human Resources Director, regarding the
retirement status of United Water employees re-employed by the City of Laredo.
D.
Committee report on third party funding procedure and funding
recommendations, with possible action.
XIII.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
67.
A.
Request by Mayor Raul G. Salinas
1.
Discussion with possible action on support for the
Fire/Police Civil Service Program.
B.
Request by Council Member Mike Garza
1. Discussion
with possible action on utilities disconnects.
C.
Request by
Council Member Hector J. Garcia
1. Discussion with
possible action on a traffic study and installation of a traffic signal at
the intersection of New Port Street and Clark
Boulevard at the Eastwoods subdivision.
D.
Request by
Council Member Dr. Micheal Landeck
1.
Discussion with possible action
for the approval of a redesign of the Slaughter Park in
which the three (3) soccer fields and the Championship Soccer field
components remain as planned.
E.
Request by Council Member Johnny Amaya
1.
Status report on the
installation of shades at various parks, with possible action.
F.
Request by Council Member Gene Belmares
1.
Discussion with possible action on removing the bushes
and installing pavers along the median beginning at the intersection of San
Dario and Del Mar Boulevard.
2.
Discussion with possible
action on installing a valley gutter at Lyles Loop.
G.
Request by Council Member Juan Chavez
1.
Discussion
with possible action on developing an ordinance to prohibit farm,
construction, industrial and warehouse machinery
and/or motorized equipment from using public streets (i.e.
forklifts, backhoes, mowers etc.) The
ordinance should allow for exceptions when machinery or equipment
is assigned to a worksite in the immediate area and uses the public
street.
2.
Report
on the number of traffic citations issued to truck drivers
that violate the No Truck Zone along Mines Road between Bristol Road and Big Bend Blvd., with possible action.
3.
Discussion
with possible action on purchasing a voting system for the City Council
meetings.
4.
Discussion
with possible action on creating a No Parking/Tow Away Zone on Tesoro Plaza,
north of West Calton Rd. and ending at the Fireman's Union Hall.
H.
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Juan Ramirez
1.
Discussion with possible
action on a proposal that the City Fleet Division maintain El Metro buses.
XIV.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council hereby reserves the right to go into
executive session at any time during this public meeting, if such is
requested by the City Attorney or other legal counsel for the City, pursuant
to his or her duty under Section 551.071(2) of the Government Code, to
consult privately with his or her client on an item on the agenda, or on a
matter arising out of such item.
68.
Request for Executive Session pursuant to
Texas Government Code Section 551.072 in order to deliberate on the value and
the possible sale of real property near the Laredo International Airport,
because deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on
the position of the City Council in negotiations with third persons; and
return to open session for possible action on conducting a public sale to
dispose of an approximate 88.6913-acre tract of non-aeronautical use land
located on the east side of Bob Bullock Loop fronting the Laredo
International Airport Passenger Terminal together with lease encumbrance by a
lease agreement with Laredo Town Center, L. P.
XV.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
69.
Authorizing the City Manager to apply for
State Public Transportation funds in the amount of $634,934.00 with the Texas
Department of Transportation which is authorized to distribute State funds
for Transit capital and operating assistance in urbanized areas under 200,000
in population.
XVI.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO
MUNICIPAL HOUSING CORPORATION
70.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing
the Laredo Municipal Housing Corporation (LMHC) to establish and charge
rental amounts at the Jose Flores Apartment Complex as follows: 2 bedroom units at $444.00; 3 bedroom units
at $570.00; and 4 bedroom units at $661.00.
The deposit amounts for new tenants on or after October 1, 2006 will
be established the same as the monthly rental amount.
XVII.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO MUNICIPAL HOUSING CORPORATION AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
XVIII.
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 reposted on Wednesday, August
11, 2006 at 5:40 p.m.
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Gustavo
Guevara, Jr.
City
Secretary
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