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CITY OF LAREDO
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
A-2008-R-013
CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110 HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040
July 7, 2008
5:30 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 minutes for April 7, 2008, April 25, 2008 and June 17, 2008.
V.
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Recognitions
Recognition of the Financial
Services Department Budget Division of the City of Laredo for their achievement in
receiving the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget
Presentation award for the 17th consecutive year.
Communiqués
Citizen comments
Citizens are required to
fill out a witness card and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments should be relevant to City
business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be
permitted. There is a time limit of
three minutes per speaker.
VI.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES
a.
Appointments by Mayor Raul G. Salinas of:
·
Council Member Juan
Narvaez to the Veterans Affairs.
·
Council Member Jose A.
Valdez, Jr. to the Sister Cities Committee.
·
Council Member Cynthia
Liendo Espinoza to the Veterans Affairs Committee.
·
Council Member Cynthia
Liendo Espinoza to the Laredo
Commission for Women.
b.
Appointment by Council
Member Hector J. Garcia, Jr. of Javier Montemayor, Jr. to the Ethics Committee.
c.
Appointment by Council
Member Dr. Michael Landeck of Blas M. Martinez to the Airport Advisory
Committee in place of John Bruce.
d.
Appointment by Council
Member Juan Narvaez of:
·
Ignacio
Alaniz to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
·
Laura
Bailey to the Convention & Visitors Bureau.
·
Julio
Sosa to the Citizens Environmental Advisory.
·
Rogelio Rodriguez to the Airport
Advisory Committee.
·
Imelda
Rodriguez to the Ethics Ad Hoc Committee.
·
Adriana
Aro to the Para Transit Advisory Committee.
·
Carmela Alaniz to the Library Advisory
Committee.
·
Javier Garza to the Historic District Landmark
Board.
·
Pat Davila to the Third Party Funding Advisory
Committee.
·
Francisco
Javier Diaz Parks
& Leisure Advisory Committee.
·
Coleen Guerrero and Martha Argais to the Laredo
Commission for Women.
e.
Appointment by Council Member Johnny Rendon of
David Cardwell to the Board of Adjustment Committee.
f.
Appointment by Council
Member Cynthia Liendo Espinoza of Lorenzo Garcia to the Convention &
Visitors Bureau Advisory Board.
VII.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.
Public hearing
and introductory ordinance allowing interested persons to comment on the 2008 Consolidated One
Year Action Plan which identifies the projects proposed to be funded by the
U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development through $3,589,985.00 in 34th
Action Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and $96,066.00 in
CDBG Program Income; $1,248,285.00 in 2008 HOME Investment Partnerships
Program (HOME) funds, and $60,006.00 in HOME Program Income; $5,188.00 in
2008 American Dream Downpayment Initiative funds, $159,922.00 in 2008
Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds; and $130,000.00 is projected to be
received through the Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan fund.
34th AY Community
Development Block Grant
Community Development Administration $708,162
Housing Rehabilitation Administration $237,454
Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program $396,066
($96,066 derived from CDBG Program Income)
Code Enforcement $495,594
Graffiti Removal Program
$ 51,486
Hamilton Hotel - Section 108 Loan Repayment $182,236
Anna Street Community Baseball Field $215,000
Sidewalks (District I) $120,000
Cielito Lindo Park Improvements $100,000
Azteca Zero Depth Splash Park $220,000
Bethany House Shelter Expansion $100,000
Riverhills Parkland Acquisition $220,000
East Hachar Parking Lot Acquisition and Construction $220,000
Eistetter Facility Expansion Improvements $125,000
Taylor Parking Improvements (Phase II) $ 80,053
Andy Ramos Park Improvements $215,000
Total
$3,686,051
2008 HOME Investment
Partnership Grant
HOME Program Administration $123,506
Down payment Assistance $657,542
($60,006 derived from HOME Program Income)
Tenant-Based Rental Assistance $340,000
Community Housing Development Organizations $187,243
Total
$1,308,291
2008 American Dream Down
payment Initiative
Down payment Assistance $5,188
2008 Emergency Shelter
Grant
ESG Program Administration $ 2,500
Homeless Prevention Program $35,000
Homeless Shelter Program (Operations and Rehabilitation) $81,316
Essential Services $41,106
Total $159,922
2.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance Amending the City of Laredo Code
of Ordinances Chapter 31 (Utilities), Division 5 (Rates and Charges), Article
II, (Sewers and Sewage Disposal), specifically section 31-92 (a) that
provides for sewer rate charges, by adding the following;
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Residential
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Usage (gallons)
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Current Rate
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New Rate
(Oct. 08)
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B
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0
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2,000
gallons
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$8.50
base
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$8.75
base
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1
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2,000
gallons
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4,000
gallons
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$1.36
/ 1000 gal
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2
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4001
gallons
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10,000
gallons
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$1.03/
1000 gal
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$1.39/
1000 gal
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3
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10,001
gallons
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20,000
gallons
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$1.08/
1000 gal
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$1.46/
1000 gal
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4
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20,001
gallons
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30,000
gallons
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$1.14/
1000 gal
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$1.54/
1000 gal
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Commercial
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Usage (gallons)
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Current Rate
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New Rate
(Oct. 08)
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B
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0
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2,000
gallons
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$13.00
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$13.38
base
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1
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2,000
gallons
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4,000
gallons
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$1.25/
1000 gal
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2
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4,001
gallons
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10,000
gallons
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$1.25/
1000 gal
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$1.69/
1000 gal
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3
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10,001
gallons
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20,000
gallons
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$1.31/
1000 gal
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3
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20,001
gallons
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30,000
gallons
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$1.37/
1000 gal
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3
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10,001
gallons
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30,000
gallons
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$1.77/
1000 gal
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4
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30,001
gallons
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40,000
gallons
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$1.43/
1000 gal
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$1.93/
1000 gal
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5
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40,001
gallons
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50,000
gallons
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$1.48/
1000 gal
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5
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50,001
gallons
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100,000
gallons
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$1.54/
1000 gal
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5
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100,001
gallons
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150,000
gallons
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$1.60/
1000 gal
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5
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40,001
gallons
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150,000
gallons
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$2.00/
1000 gal
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6
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150,001
gallons
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200,000
gallons
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$1.65/
1000 gal
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6
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200,001
gallons
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250,000
gallons
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$1.71/
1000 gal
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6
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250,001
gallons
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300,000
gallons
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$1.77/
1000 gal
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6
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150,001
gallons
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300,000
gallons
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$2.23/
1000 gal
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7
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300,001
gallons
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350,000
gallons
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$1.82/
1000 gal
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7
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350,001
gallons
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400,000
gallons
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$1.88/
1000 gal
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7
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400,001
gallons
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450,000
gallons
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$1.94/
1000 gal
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7
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450,001
gallons
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500,000
gallons
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$2.00/
1000 gal
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7
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500,001
gallons
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550,000
gallons
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$2.05/
1000 gal
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7
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550,001
gallons
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600,000
gallons
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$2.11/
1000 gal
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7
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300,001
gallons
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600,000
gallons
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$2.46/
1000 gal
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8
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600,001
gallons
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650,000
gallons
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$2.16/
1000 gal
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8
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650,001
gallons
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700,000
gallons
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$2.22/
1000 gal
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8
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700,001
gallons
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750,000
gallons
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$2.28/
1000 gal
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8
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750,001
gallons
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800,000
gallons
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$2.34/
1000 gal
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8
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800,001
gallons
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850,000
gallons
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$2.39/
1000 gal
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8
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850,001
gallons
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900,000
gallons
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$2.45/
1000 gal
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8
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900,001
gallons
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950,000
gallons
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$2.51/
1000 gal
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8
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950,001
gallons
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1,000,000
gal
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$2.57/
1000 gal
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8
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600,001
gal
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1,000,000
gal
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$2.92/
1000 gal
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9
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1,000,001
gal
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Above
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$2.62/
1000 gal
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$2.54/
1000 gal
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and an annual average
increase in residential rates of 17% in 2009, 8% in 2010, 6% in years 2011
through 2014 and 2% thereafter until 2037; and commercial rates of 14% in
2009, 7% in 2010, 5% in years 2011 through 2013 and 2% thereafter until 2037 to
these tiers to be automatically implemented starting on October 1 of each
year up to 2037 specifically at the levels indicated in the rate tables
provided within this ordinance; Providing for publication and an effective date.
3.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance accepting a grant awarded by the
Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area (HIDTA) in the amount of $836,020.00 to fund the Laredo
Financial Task Force and the Public Corruption Task Force at no cost to the
City, and to amend the FY 2007-2008 Financial Task Force budget by $60,000.00
to reflect actual grant amount. Funds will be used to pay personnel,
travel, and operational expenses from January 1, 2008 through December 31,
2008.
4.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2007-2008
Special Police Fund annual budget by increasing revenues and
expenditures in the Special Police Fund in the amount of $17,615.00. The
increase is additional funding by the Laredo Housing Authority to reimburse
costs for overtime incurred by the Laredo Police Department officers in
providing resources for the Weed and Seed Community Building Program.
(Recess)
(Press Availability)
VIII.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
5.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Assignment and Assumption
Agreement between Laredo Car Rental, Inc. d/b/a Alamo Rent-a-Car, a Texas corporation, as Assignor, and
Vanguard Car Rental USA, Inc., a Delaware corporation, d/b/a National and Alamo, as Assignee. Said Assignment and Assumption Agreement is
to that Permit and Right of Entry for Access by an Off-Airport Rental Car
Business between the City of Laredo and Laredo Car Rental, Inc. d/b/a
Alamo Rent-a-Car, dated September 11, 2007, and approved by Ordinance No.
2007-O-152. All other terms and
conditions remain unchanged and in effect; providing for an effective date.
6.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with GIZ Investments
LLC d/b/a El Patio Nursery for approximately 1.41 acres of land located at 1704 E. Hillside Road at the Laredo International Airport.
Lease term is for five (5) years commencing on June 1, 2008, and
ending on May 31, 2013, and may be extended for one (1) five (5) year option
until May 31, 2018. Monthly rent
determined by fair market appraisal shall be $3,915.65 and will be adjusted
annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index; providing for an
effective date.
7.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease between the City of Laredo-Airport Fund, as Lessor, and City of
Laredo-Utilities Fund, as Lessee, for an approximate 4.6148-acre tract of
land located at 5812 Daugherty Avenue, Block No. 14, at the Laredo International Airport.
Lease term is for twenty (20) years commencing on June 1, 2008, and
ending on May 31, 2028, and may be extended for two (2) terms of ten (10)
years each ending on May 31, 2028 and May 31, 2048. Monthly rent shall be $6,229.00 and will be
adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index and by
fair market rent appraisal at each ten (10) year anniversary; providing for
an effective date.
8.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease and Restaurant
Concession Agreement with Carlos Bella d/b/a Villa Laredo Restaurant for
approximately 1,116 square feet constituting suite number 101 on the first (1st)
floor of the airport passenger terminal located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop at
the Laredo International Airport.
Lease term is for five (5) years commencing on July 1, 2008, and
ending on June 30, 2013. Monthly rent shall be $3,000.00 and will be adjusted
annually according to changes in enplaned revenue passengers; providing for
an effective date.
9.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute
an Assignment and Assumption Agreement between Laredo Car Rental, Inc. d/b/a
National Car Rental, a Texas corporation, as Assignor, and Vanguard Car Rental USA, Inc., a Delaware corporation, d/b/a National and Alamo, as Assignee. Said Assignment and Assumption Agreement is
to that Rental Car Agency Concession and Lease Agreement between the City of Laredo and Laredo Car
Rental, Inc., dated August 28, 2006, and approved by Ordinance No.
2006-O-199. All other terms and
conditions remain unchanged and in effect; providing for an effective date.
IX.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
10.
2008-O-131
Authorizing the City Manager to amend the Laredo
Municipal Housing Corporation Fiscal Year 2007-2008 annual budget by
appropriating $126,480.00 from the Municipal Housing opening fund balance for
the purpose of installing chain link fences at all rental units at the Jose
Flores Apartment Complex.
2008-O-132
Amending the City of Laredo
Health Department Fiscal Year 2007-2008
annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of
$71,210.00 to provide for Phase II of the archiving/preservation services to
the Health Department-Vital Statistics Program.
2008-O-133
Amending the City of Laredo Health Department
Fiscal Year 2007-2008 annual budget by appropriating revenues and
expenditures in the amount of $70,000.00 in funds from the Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Amendment No. 2 to continue to operate and
maintain three (3) continuous air monitoring stations (CAMS) by the Health
Department for the term period beginning September 1, 2008 through August 31,
2009.
2008-O-134
Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Airport
Construction Budget to recognize additional revenues from a grant received
from the Federal Aviation Administration Airport
Improvement Program being Grant Project No. 3-48-0136-52-08 in the amount of
$2,000,000.00 for noise mitigation under FAR PART 150 Noise Abatement Program
and Grant Project No. 3-48-0136-53-08 in the amount of $4,416,530.00 for
rehabilitation of Runway 14/32, acquire Runway Protection Zone parcel to Runway
35R, contract for A&E professional services to prepare plans and
specifications to rehabilitate General Aviation Apron Phases 5 and 6,
contract for A&E professional services to prepare plans and
specifications to upgrade passenger terminal automation and security access
systems, and rehabilitate a portion of Runway 17R/35L at the Laredo
International Airport and
appropriating said grant revenue and local match to the appropriate
expenditure accounts and authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget
amendment. The City’s local match of five (5) percent in the amount of
$337,713.00 is available through the land purchased in FY2006 (Rash Tract);
providing for an effective date.
2008-O-135
Requesting authorization to accept a $3,000.00 in
revenue and amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Convention
& Visitors Bureau Budget by appropriating revenues in the form of a
financial contribution from HEB for the 2009 Miss
Texas USA® Pageant; and appropriating said funds for
Convention & Visitors Bureau Miss Texas USA Division expenses.
2008-O-136
Amending Chapter 30 Section 4 of the City of Laredo
Code of Ordinances amending the language to coincide with the provisions
provided under Section 31.06 (C) of the Property Tax Code that any tax
payment, including over the counter payments, paid with a credit card will be
subject to a processing fee equal to 3.0% of the amount of payment.
2008-O-137
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lot 14, Block 3, Emerald Hills
Subdivision Phase 3, located at 4246
Dorel Drive, from B-1 (Limited Business
District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing for an
effective date and publication.
2008-O-138
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a nursing home on 3.87
acres as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”
located at the southeast corner of Rocio Drive and Tournament Trail Drive;
providing for an effective date and publication.
2008-O-139
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lot 4, Block 2, San
Isidro/McPherson No. III Subdivision, located at 9807 Sterling Loop, from B-1
(Limited Business District) to R-2 (Multifamily Residential District);
providing for an effective date and publication.
2008-O-140
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
authorizing a Special Use Permit for townhouse on Lot 4,
Block 2, San Isidro/McPherson No. III Subdivision, located at 9807 Sterling
Loop; providing for an effective date and publication.
2008-O-141
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use
Permit for a townhouse complex on Lot 14, Block 3, Emerald Hills Subdivision Phase III,
located at 4246 Dorel Drive; providing for an effective date
and publication.
X.
RESOLUTIONS
11. 2008-R-56 Authorizing
the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $40,343.00 to
the Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for funding
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for the period of October 1, 2007 through
September 30, 2011. This funding will
be used for equipment and supplies for police operations. The Bureau of Justice Assistance mandates
that this grant be divided equally between the City of Laredo and Webb County.
12.
2008-R-059 Expressing the City of Laredo’s
support for Amtrak’s establishment of a triangle of passenger rail service in
south Texas, which would link the cities of Laredo, San Antonio, and
Brownsville; support for U. S.
Congressman Henry Cuellar’s amendment to H.R. 6003, the Passenger
Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, and support for the
expansion of all passenger rail, including high-speed passenger rail, to
Laredo, Texas, and other portions of south Texas.
13. 2008-R-062 1. Accepting the utility and access
easement from Alexander Residential Development, Ltd., dated June 3, 2008
which is recorded in Volume 2592, pp.530-534, Official Property Records, and
a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 1, and
2. Accepting the sanitary sewer easement from Alexander
Residential Development, Ltd., dated
June 3, 2008, which is recorded in Volume 2592, pp.536-539, Official Property
Records, and a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 2; and, in view of the
acceptance of those two easements,
3. Authorizing the City Manager to
execute the release of utility easement in the form attached as Exhibit 3, and
4. Authorizing the City Manager to
execute the release of easement in the form attached as Exhibit 4.
14.
2008-R-067 Accepting the donation of one (1)
utility easement from Ileana Ramirez for Rancho Peñitas West Subdivision,
easement acquisition project. This
being a 0.26 acres of land,
more or less, out of 3.00 acres, Ileana Ramirez, recorded in Volume
1356, Page 658, official public records of Webb County, Texas; situated in Porcion
7, Blas M. Diaz, Abstract 39, and Porcion 8, Blas M. Diaz, Abstract 40, Webb
County, Texas, and being out of lot 50, Unit IX, Rancho Peñitas West
Subdivision, recorded in volume 4, Page 32, plat records, Webb County, Texas;
and described by metes and bounds and survey hereby attached as Exhibits A
and B respectively.
15. 2008-R-068 Accepting the donation of a twelve (12) foot wide sewer
line easement from Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd., in order for the City of Laredo to provide sewer services to the
United Independent School District, Ponderosa Hills Elementary School. Said easement consists of a
9,569 square foot tract of land, more or less, out of a tract conveyed to
Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd, as per warranty deed dated November 30,
2002, and recorded in Volume 1385,
Pages 300-301, official public records
of Webb County, Texas and described on Exhibit A and B
of Exhibit 1.
16. 2008-R-069 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a
memorandum of agreement between the United States of America, acting through its General
Services Administration (GSA), and the City of Laredo for the Gateway to the Americas
Bridge Pedestrian Walkway Canopy Project.
17. 2008-R-070 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Supplemental
Lease Agreement with United States of America, acting through its General
Services Administration (GSA), for acknowledgement of its $1,270,000.00
limited contribution towards the World Trade Bridge Federal Inspection
Station Expansion Project.
18. 2008-R-071 Confirming
the appointment/reappointment for a member of the Fire Fighters’ & Police
Officers’ Civil Service Commission of the City of Laredo to serve a 3 year period
effective May 11, 2008 to May 10, 2011.
19.
2008-R-074 Authorizing the City Manager to
sign an Agreement between the City of Laredo and Southwest Texas Rain
Enhancement Association to commence on July 07, 2008 for a total of
$77,397.53 to cover the cost of the 2008 program. The contract will
automatically renew January 1st of each year with the cost of the
program being adjusted as needed every year, and being contingent upon
funding availability. The program began in March 2008 and will continue until
November 2008, and will provide coverage of the entire surface of Webb County.
The City will guarantee the full payment of the program. Funds for this project come from the Water
Availability fund.
20. 2008-R-077 Authorizing
the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Webb County for the purpose of establishing
a partnership allowing both entities to sponsor the 2008 Avery Johnson Summer
Camp held at four facilities throughout the City of Laredo and Webb County as per the interlocal agreement
attached as “Exhibit A” to this resolution.
The City of Laredo will contribute $5,000.00 and the County of Webb will contribute $10,000.00 to
sponsor this event. The City’s contribution will be derived from the general
fund-youth commission account.
XI.
MOTIONS
21. Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tempore
as per Ordinance 90-O-101. City
Council shall confirm one of the Council Members who shall be known and
designated as Mayor Pro Tempore.
22. Consideration to amend the 2003
and 2006 Consolidated One-Year Action Plans by reprogramming of a total of
$415,256.00 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds:
1. By canceling the 32nd
Action Year, Heritage Park Pedestrian Bridge Project for $300,000.00, and
utilizing the $300,000.00 to create a new activity, the rehabilitation and
conversion of a vacant airport-owned structure into the Laredo Family
Recovery Center; and
2. By reprogramming of a total of
$115,256.00 of 29th Action Year, Santa Fe Park Lighting project
funds, and utilizing the $115,256.00 for a new activity, the Santa Fe Park
Improvements Project.
23. Consideration to exercise the
renewal option for two (2) additional years for the City’s Depository to
First National Bank, Texas, N.A. The current contract has an option to
extend the contract under the same provision as the original contract. The Local Government Code 105.017 allows
for the extension. There will be no fees
charged to the City for depository services.
24.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a renewal contract with Dr.
Dennis D. Cantu, M.D. to serve as medical director/supervisor of pre-hospital
care for the City of Laredo Fire Department for a five (5) year period at a
cost of $53,000.00 per year. The
contract shall be effective from June 1, 2008 to May 31, 2013. Funding is available in the Fire Department
Fund.
25. Authorizing the City Manager to
donate (2) two 2000 Harley Davidson motorcycles to the Webb County
Constable’s Office. The motorcycles will
be used for law enforcement purposes.
The City of Laredo Police Department donates these motorcycles as is
and does not assume any liability associated with their use after they have
been transferred. The motorcycles were
purchased from the Police Trust Fund using forfeited monies and an approval
to donate has been issued by the Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering
Section of the United States Department of Justice.
26. Authorizing the Utilities
Department to commence the construction repairs of the 2,500 ft. and four (4)
manholes for the Santa Rita 27”, 30”,
and 36” Sewer Improvements, even though 72 percent is pending to be
collected. All twelve developers have
signed the agreement.
27. Authorizing the City Manager to
award a professional services contract in the sum of $3,937,500.00 to Camp,
Dresser & McKee (CDM), Inc. for the design, bidding, and construction
services, of a 6,000,000 gallon per day expansion to the South Laredo
Wastewater Treatment Plant. Funding is available in the 2007 Sewer Revenue
Bonds.
28. Consideration for approval of
change order no. 1 an increase of $14,640.00 for casing of concrete piers,
insulation and netting to cover roofing and bird spikes to add thirty (30)
days to the contract time, acceptance of the Eistetter Park Shade Structure
for the basketball court (Design/Build project) and approval of final payment
in the amount of $19,314.50 to Rhino Builders, Ltd., Laredo, Texas, in
association with Synergy Structural Engineering, Inc., Laredo, Texas. Final contract amount is $113,565.00. Funding is available in the Community
Development Fund - 32nd Action Year.
29. Consideration for approval to
award a construction contract to the lowest bidder Price Construction, Ltd.,
Big Springs, Texas, in the amount of $2,372,794.51 which includes the base
bid and schedule I (remove approximately 48,000 S.Y. of existing taxiways
pavement) for the Laredo International Airport Runway 14/32
Reconstruction. Contract time is one
hundred forty (140) calendar days.
Funding is available in the Airport 14/32 Reconstruction Budget.
30. Consideration to amend contract
FY07-148 currently awarded to Arguindegui Oil, Laredo, Texas, for the purchase of unleaded,
ultra low sulfur and high sulfur diesel fuel for the Fleet Division by
increasing the contract amount by $720,000.00 to a new contract amount of
$4,374,562.50. Due to an increase in fuel pricing, the proposed amendment
would increase the current contract in order to provide fuel for the
remainder of the contract term.
Approximately $120,000.00 is being expended weekly for fuel
purchases. This contract revision is
for the next thirty (30) day period. A
new fuel contract will be presented to City Council for consideration at the
July 21st City Council meeting.
Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance fund.
31. Consideration for approval of
change order no. 2 an increase of $21,450.00 to the construction contract
with Concho Construction, Inc., Garland, Texas, for the Santa Ursula Connector
to relocate a 30” storm sewer. Funding
is available in the Bridge System – Revenue Bond 2005A.
32. Consideration for approval of
change order no. 1 a decrease of $3,115.40 for the balance of quantities
actually constructed in place, acceptance of the Markley Lane/Santa Maria
Avenue Drainage Improvements and approval of final payment in the amount of
$22,529.77 to Martinez Paving Company, Inc., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is
$124,317.70. Funding is available in
the Environmental 2007 CO.
33. Consideration
for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder Gilmar
Construction, Ltd., Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $328,486.80 for the South
Laredo Street Paving Project (5 Blocks – District I). Contract time is ninety (90) working
days. Funding is available in the 2007
CO City-Wide Street
Paving Project.
34.
Consideration to award contract FY08-095 to the low bidder,
Rankin Automatic Transmission, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated amount of
$50,000.00 for providing automatic transmission repair service for the Fleet
Maintenance Division. All repair work will be secured on as needed basis.
Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Fund.
35.
Consideration to award contract number FY08-089 to
the low bidder Traffic Parts, Conroe, Texas in the amount of $199,977.70 for
the purchase of traffic signal assemblies and related materials required for
traffic signal upgrades for the following locations: Corpus Christi at Bartlett, Corpus Christi
at Malinche, Corpus Christi at Meadow, Corpus Christi at Seymour, Springfield
Ave. at Sunset Drive, Springfield Ave. at Village Rd., International Blvd. at
McPherson Rd., United High School at McPherson Rd., Shiloh at McPherson Rd.,
and Calton Rd. at San Bernardo Avenue.
Funding is available in the 2007 Contractual Obligation Bond Proceeds and
Transit Capital Outlay funding.
36.
Consideration to award contract FY08-081 to Wilkinson Gary Iron and
Metal, Laredo, Texas, for the sale of scrap metal recovered or collected at
the Solid
Waste
facility and the recycling centers. The term of this contract shall be for a
period of one (1) year with an option to renew for two (2) additional, one
year terms. Revenue generated from this contract is recognized in the Solid Waste fund.
37.
Consideration to award contract FY08-092 to the low bidder, Geneva
Scientific, Fontana, WI, for the purchase and
installation of a steam jacketed sterilizer for the City of Laredo Health
Department’s Laboratory for total amount of $82,075.00. Funding is available in the Health
Department budget fund through support from the Department of State Health
Services.
38.
Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract FY08-083 with
Antares Development Corporation in the amount of $297,500.00 for Phase II of
the archiving/preservation services of the City of Laredo Health Department’s
Vital Statistics Program. Funding of
$148,750.00 for the current contract year is available in the Health
Department’s Vital Statistics operating budget. The balance of $148,750.00 is contingent on
subsequent year availability. (Contingent upon approval of Final Reading of Ordinance 2008-O-132)
39.
Consideration to award contract FY08-094 to
the following low bidders:
1) Rush Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in the estimated amount of $70,000.00;
2)
Paul Young Chevrolet, Laredo, Texas in the estimated amount of $25,000.00 for
the purchase of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts for the City’s
medium and heavy duty trucks. All parts will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet
Maintenance budget.
40. Consideration
to award supply contract number FY08-091 to Brothers Materials, Laredo, Texas, in
the estimated amount of $5,000,000.00, for the purchase of asphalt type “D”
hot mix and asphalt type “D” hot mix with 1% lime (picked up the vendor’s
yard and job site delivered). The term
of this contract for a one (1) year period and is subject to availability of
funds. All materials are purchased on
an as needed basis utilizing the Public Works Department, construction
projects budgets.
41.
Consideration to award contract number FY08-078 to the low bidders:
1)
Royal Treat Car Wash Laredo, Texas, in the
estimated amount of $40,000.00;
2) Power Car Wash, Laredo, Texas, in
the estimated amount of $20,000.00;
for
furnishing car wash services for the City’s automotive fleet. Bids were
requested for car wash services with and without inside vacuum for passenger
vehicles, light duty and medium duty trucks.
The term of this contract will be for a period of twelve (12) months
with an option to extend for two additional twelve month periods. All services
will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet
Fund.
42. Refund
of property tax in the amount of $41,689.38 payable to Wal-Mart Real Estate
Business due to an overpayment.
Account #953-40001-060.
43. Consideration
to approve amendments No. 2 to LNV Engineering for an amount not to exceed
$17,335.00 for the additional professional services for the Laurel/Dellwood
Drainage Improvement Project, Phase 2, for the City of Laredo, Texas. The additional services include survey and
preparation of documents for the acquisition of three (3) easements required
for the Phase 2-projects-design of culvert replacements at Eden
Lane prepare plans and
specifications for the project and utility coordination. The total contract amount will be
$91,388.00 with this amendment. Funding
is available in the 2007 Contractual Obligation Bond Proceeds.
XII.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND
PRESENTATIONS
44.
a.
A.
Request by Mayor Raul
G. Salinas
1.
Discussion with possible action on establishing a
promotional team to promote the Dos Laredos on both sides of the border.
2.
Discussion with possible action on creating more bus stop park &
ride stations to facilitate access public transportation; encouraging car pooling
due to the increase in gas prices.
3.
Presentation by Ms. Evelyn Garcia, Community Initiatives and Laredo
Market Manager for the American with Diabetes Association-Laredo
Chapter.
4.
Presentation by Mary G. Capello, Texas Migrant Council, Inc.
Executive Director, regarding the Laredo Webb County Safe Haven Program.
B.
Request by
Council Member Dr. Michael Landeck
1.
Discussion with possible action on supporting Ruthe B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center in the amount $35,000 for
upgrading their playground in order
meet safety license standards, with a possible presentation by the Center’s
representative and/or Rotary Club.
C.
Request by Council
Member Jose A. Valdez, Jr.
1.
Discussion
with possible action on allocating District VII discretionary funds for park improvements.
2.
Discussion
with possible action on installing street humps in District VII.
3.
Discussion
with possible action regarding the Police Department’s strategic plan to
address prostitution and drug activity city wide.
D.
Request by
Council Member Cynthia Liendo Espinoza
1.
Status report on the request for a name change of Matamoros
Street to Mariano
Matamoros Street, with possible action.
2.
Presentation by Mario Flores, Director of Webb
County Community Coalition of SCAN, Inc. on proposed Parental Responsibility
Ordinance with discussion and possible action.
3.
Discussion with possible action on providing
funding for the Texas Main Street Program (Co-sponsored by Council Member
Hector J. Garcia, Jr.)
4.
Discussion with possible action to enter into an
interlocal agreement with Webb County in
conjunction with Commissioner Sergio Martinez for the construction of a
swimming pool at the Ladrillera Park.
XIII.
STAFF REPORTS
45.
A.
Presentation by Border
Patrol regarding the Carrizo eradication project, with possible action.
B.
Discussion with possible action on seeking direction from City
Council on the proposed site for Bridge V and any other related items
regarding this proposed project.
C.
Discussion and setting of dates for legislative trip(s) to Austin, Texas in preparation of the 81st
Texas Legislative Session to discuss legislative priorities and funding
requests with our legislative delegation and state agencies relative to the
City’s Legislative Agenda with possible action.
D.
Staff report by Mr. Roberto Murillo, Traffic Division Manager, regarding lighting in the
downtown area.
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.
46.
Request for Executive
Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1)(A) to consult
with City Attorney regarding pending litigation in the case styled Fructuoso
San Miguel v. The City of Laredo, Cause No. 2008CVFQ000993-D3, in the District Court 341st
Judicial District, Webb
County, Texas; and return to open session for possible action.
XV.
RECESS AND
CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
47.
Consideration to amend contract number FY07-150
awarded to the low bidder, Arguindegui Oil, Laredo, Texas, for the purchase
of unleaded and ultra low sulfur diesel fuel for the Laredo Transit
Management Inc. by increasing the contract amount from $388,000.00 to
$485,000.00. This contract revision is for the next thirty (30)
day period. A new fuel contract will
be presented for the Mass Transit Board’s consideration at the July 21st
City Council meeting. Funding is available in the Laredo Transit Management
Inc. Funds.
48. Consideration to award annual
supply contracts (FY08-087) to the low bidders:
1)
Arguindegui Oil Co. II, LTD., Laredo, Texas in the estimated amount of $33,783.00;
2) Universal Lubricants, LLC, Wichita
Kansas, in the estimated amount of $39,797.25; 3) Lubrication Engineers, Inc, Forth Worth, TX
in the estimated amount of $48,534.00 and;
4) Hollon Oil Co., Weslaco, Texas, in the estimated amounts of $28,496.00,
for the purchase of engine oil and lubricants for El Metro. The bid pricing will be firm for one year
with a one-year option and will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the El Metro
Operations Fund.
XVI.
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, July 2, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.
Gustavo Guevara, Jr.
City
Secretary
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