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THIRD AMENDED CITY OF LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
MEETING A-2008-R-016 CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110
HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 AUGUST 25, 2008 5:30 P.M.
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prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. The accessible entrance and accessible
parking spaces are located at City Hall, 1100 Victoria Ave. Out of consideration for all
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Thank you for your consideration. I.
CALL TO ORDER II.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III.
ROLL CALL IV.
MINUTES V.
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Recognitions a. Recognition of the Gateway Girls Softball League on
winning the 2008 State and Regional Little League Tournaments. b.
Recognizing boxing champs of
the 2008 Ringside World
Championship in Kansas City, MO: Coach
& Trainer: Arturo Davalos Winners: Samuel Villarreal (2yrs in a row), Jesse
Sanchez III (2yrs in a row), Antonio Gamez, Luis Delgado, and Finalists:
Daniel Martinez and Anthony Palacios 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 Appointment by Council Member Juan Narvaez of: ·
Linda
Lamantia to the Laredo Commission for Women ·
Hector
Vargas to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee. VII.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.
Public hearing for the adoption of a tax rate of $0.637000 per
$100 value for the Tax Year 2008. The
tax rate will provide revenue for the General Fund and Debt Service. The rate includes $0.512737 per $100 value
for Maintenance and Operation and $0.124263 per $100 value for Sinking Fund
of the Debt Service and is estimated to generate a tax levy of
$65,665,067.00. 2.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing
the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas Subordinate Waterworks and Sewer
Revenue Bonds, Series 2008, in the principal amount of $915,000.00 for the
purpose of: 1.)
Improving and extending the City’s combined
Waterworks System and Water System; 2.)
Making provisions for the security thereof; 3.)
Authorizing amendment to the City’s budget to
appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; 4.)
Ordaining other matters relating to the subject. 3.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing
the City Manager to accept the Universal Service Program grant (E-rate) from
the Schools & Libraries Division/Universal Services Administrative
Company/FCC (Round 10) in the amount of $141,449.00, which includes
$17,406.00 in matching funds from the Friends of the Library Fund for
communication and technology infrastructure enhancement discounts and to
amend Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Friends of the Library Fund Budget by
appropriating said funds. 4.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing
the City Manager to transfer $24,518.00 from the City of Laredo - Public
Library Fiscal Year 2007-2008 budget to the Friends of the Library account
and amending the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Friends of the Library budget by
appropriating said funds. The $24,518.00 includes $17,419.93 (the
required City of Laredo's match of 11% - 13% of the $134,000.00 Universal
Service Grant applied for with the Schools Libraries Division/Universal
Services Company/ Federal Communications Commission) plus $7,098.00 (for
ineligible or non-funded needed items). This 11th Round (year) of this
multi-year grant is currently in the initial review stage and official funding
confirmation is still pending. 5.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending
the City of Laredo FY 2007-2008 annual budget by appropriating revenues from
the Social and Health Research Center-University of Texas Health Science
Center at San Antonio (SAHRC-UTHSCSA) and expenditures in the amount of
$250,000.00 for Proyecto Bienestar-Laredo to conduct the 3rd year
of this three (3) year early school Health Based Diabetes Reduction Project
(226-6400). 6.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending
the City of Laredo Health Department FY 2007-2008 annual budget by
appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $134,342.00 in funds
from the Texas Department of State Health Services, and an estimated
$20,803.00 from Program Income for the continuation of the Health Department-La Familia Health Care Program for term
period from September 1, 2008, through August 31, 2009; and authorizing the
City Manager to execute the contract.
7.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending
the City of Laredo Health Department Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Annual Budget by
appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $129,993.00 funds
from the Texas Department of State Health
Services-Office of Border Health for continuation of the Health
Department’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness Early Warning Infectious
Disease Surveillance, for early detection and rapid response for term period from
August 1, 2008 through July 31, 2009 and authorizing the City Manager to
execute the contract. 8.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance
amending the City of Laredo Health Department FY 2007-2008 annual budget by
appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $129,595.00 in funds
from the Texas Department of State Health Services, and an estimated $17,176.00
from Program Income for continuation of the Health Department-Tuberculosis
Elimination Program for the term
period from September 1, 2008, through August 31, 2009; and authorizing the
City Manager to execute the contract. 9.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending
Section 1 of Ordinance 2008-O-038 of the City of Laredo and authorization to
implement an increase in the bridge toll rate schedule for southbound
pedestrian traffic from .50 cents to .75 cents as further described in
Exhibit “A” and hereby repealing all conflicting sections in all ordinances
currently in effect 10. Public hearing and
introductory ordinance amending
the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances chapter 18, Sections 18-2.1 and 18-2.2,
Games and Amusement Devices, by expanding the definition of amusement
redemption machine; authorizing the Building Developmental Services
Department to issue the permits; and increasing annual permit fee from $25.00
to $150.00 per machine per year; increasing the sealing fee from $20.00 to
$150.00; repealing all ordinances in conflict; providing for severability,
publication and an effective date. (Recess) (Press Availability) VIII.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 11. 2008-O-162
Amending the City of Laredo Health Department FY
2007-2008 full-time equivalent positions by creating one (1) full-time Clerk
III position and one (1) Building Maintenance Mechanic. Funds are available through the Health and
Human Services Commission (HHSC) contract between Health Department and the
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Dental School. (As amended) 2008-O-163
Authorizing the City Manager to instruct the City
of Laredo Health Department to provide Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
services with testing, education, treatment, follow-up and prevention and
establishing a fee schedule (see
attached schedule). An STD clinic will be conducted on a weekly basis
assisted by staff and contract medical providers. (As amended) 2008-O-164
Amending the City of Laredo Health Department FY
2007-2008 annual budget by authorizing the City Manager to accept, execute
and appropriate revenues and expenditures for the continuation of the Local
Public Health System-Office of Public Health Practices (OPHP) continuation
grant in the amount of $306,835.00 to continue to provide prevention, disease
control, and health promotion activities from the Texas Department of State
Health Services and $171,526.00 in program income; and amending the 2007-2008
full-time equivalent positions by adding one (1) FTE Registered Nurse II. The term period for the grant is from
September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2009. 2008-O-165
Amending
the City of Laredo Health Department FY 2007-2008 annual budget by
appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $223,188.00, funds
the Texas Department of State Health Services, for continuation of the
Immunization Action Plan (IAP) Program of the Health Department, including
a projected amount of Program Income of $62,891.00, for the period from
September 1, 2008, through August 31, 2009.
2008-O-166
Amending
Ordinance No. 2005-O-236 authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit
for an outdoor amusement—sports establishment on Lot 2B, Block 1A, McPherson
Acres Subdivision, Unit 1, located at 603 Amistad Court, by amending the site
plan; providing for an effective date and publication. 2008-O-167
Amending
Chapter 19 Motor Vehicles and traffic, Article XI, Truck Traffic, size and
weight limits and associated permits and fees, section 19-439, permits fees
and maintenance fees of the code of ordinances of the City of Laredo to
increase the street maintenance fee on overweight permits by $50.00 on all
different categories of vehicle weight by pounds; providing severability, an
effective date and publication. 2008-O-168
Amending
the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 South Texas 9-1-1 Regional Administration Division
budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $309,001.00
for administrative, equipment and program budgets for Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb
and Zapata counties for the period beginning September 1, 2008 and ending
August 31, 2009. 2008-O-169
Accepting
a contribution in the amount of $5,000.00 from International Bank of Commerce
and $10,000.00 from Webb County for funding the Avery Johnson Basketball Camp
that was conducted by the Parks and Leisure Services Department on July 23,
2008 and amending the City of Laredo 2007-2008 General Fund budget in the
amount of $15,000.00. 2008-O-170
Accepting the grant from the Flood
Protection Planning Program of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB),
FY07-08 in the amount of $160,000.00 with City designating $240,000.00 in
cash and in-kind matching funds for the Zacate Creek Flood Protection Plan
and amending the Annual Budget FY 07-08 for the Environmental Services Fund
by appropriating the said grant revenue to the appropriate expenditure
accounts. The grant
would enable a comprehensive evaluation of the entire Zacate Creek with all
the recent improvements (Upper Zacate Creek Detention Pond, Alexander
detention pond, proposed channel improvements around the Canal Street) and
focus on more frequent storm analysis rather than 100 year storm for FEMA. 2008-O-171
Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute
the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant, Section 5307, TX-90-X800-00,
in the amount of $3,952,369.00 for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 and amending the
Transit System’s Operating budget by increasing the Fiscal Year 07-08 FTA
Operating Grant contribution from $3,658,679.00 to $3,952,369.00 and
decreasing the Transit Sales Tax match for operating expenses from
$4,877,549.00 to $4,583,859.00 and providing for grant funds to be deposited
in the City of Laredo Transit Fund. 2008-O-172
Amending Chapter 19, “Motor Vehicles and Traffic”,
Article VIII; Stopping, Standing or Parking, of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Laredo: specifically Section 19-364, restricted parking areas,
establishing a “No Parking Anytime/Tow Away Zone” along Sonterra Drive
between McPherson Road and Serene Drive, within city limits of Laredo;
providing severability and for an effective date and publication. IX.
RESOLUTIONS 12. 2008-R-090 Authorizing the City Manager to enter
into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Laredo/Webb County 3-1-1 Call
Center and United Way of Laredo, Inc. 2-1-1 Information and Referral System
to facilitate interagency referrals of individuals and information. 13. 2008-R-098 Accepting the donation of one (1) parcel
of land as a Drainage easement from the Hearst Newspapers Partnership II,
LLC, this being a 0.0617 acre parcel of land, more or less, and being out of
Lot 1, Block 1, of the Laredo Morning Times Property, and being for the
construction of a 10-foot wide drainage easement out of the Laredo Morning
Times property, Lot 1, Block 1, recorded in Volume 15, Page 49, out of the
Map Records of Webb County, Texas and said 0.0617 acre tract of land is more
particularly described by metes and bounds and survey attached as Exhibits A
and B. 14. 2008-R-099 Dedicating 0.7266 acres, more or less,
tract of City owned property as public right-of-way for the extension of
Thomas Avenue from its South right-of-way line to the Maher Avenue Northwest
right-of-way line at the Laredo International 15. 2008-R-100 Dedication a 0.0864 acres more or less,
tract of City owned property as a corner clip at the intersection of Bustamante
Street and Maher Avenue at the Laredo International 16. 2008-R-101 Accepting the donation of 30 acres of
land, more or less, surface only, from Las Tiendas Investments, Ltd., a Texas
Limited Partnership, for the construction of a waste water treatment plant to
serve the Rancho Peñitas and Los Minerales areas. Said parcel is situated in Porcion 7, Blas
M. Diaz, Abstract 39, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, being out of that
1000.00 acre tract of land owned by Las Tiendas Investments, Ltd., as
recorded in Volume 2412, Pages 248-255, July 5, 2007, Webb County Deed
Records; and being further described by metes and bounds in Exhibit A
attached to this resolution; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute
an agreement (see Exhibit B) for the payment of Living Unit Equivalents
(LUEs) by Las Tiendas Investments, Ltd., in two (2) payments. 17. 2008-R-102 Accepting the donation of one utility
easement from Homero Salinas and wife, Maria del Rosario Salinas for Rancho
Peñitas West Subdivision Easement Acquisition Project, being 0.23 acres of
land, more or less out of 3.00 acres, as recorded in Volume 1031, Page 724,
Real Property Records of Webb County, Texas, situated in Porcion 8, Blas M.
Diaz, Abstract 40, Webb County, Texas, and being more particularly described
by metes and bounds and survey; hereby attached as Exhibits A and B,
respectively. 18. 2008-R-103 Authorizing the City Manager to sign the Letter of
Agreement with Stor-More, Ltd., in the form and content attached as Exhibit
1, setting forth the consideration to be made by the city for the granting of
a drainage easement to the City by Stor-More, Ltd.; and accepting the
drainage easement over the 8,187 sq. ft. parcel in the form and content
attached as Exhibit 2 [which parcel is
more particularly described in Exhibits A & B of said Exhibit 2]. 19. 2008-R-104 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Memorandum of Understanding, attached as Exhibit “A” to this resolution, with
the U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission for a joint feasibility
study for the development of a weir along the Rio Grande River, said weir
being constructed primarily for water storage, conservation, generating
hydroelectric power and providing recreational opportunities for citizens of
both the U.S. and Mexico; the USIBWC proposes to fund this study in an amount
not to exceed $250,000.00. 20. 2008-R-108 Calling for a special election for improving and
maintaining venue project originally voted on August 12, 2000; providing for
the conduct and the giving notice of the election; and enacting other matters
relating thereto. (the intended purpose of this resolution is to allow the
public, by election, to approve/disapprove the building of a baseball stadium
adjacent to the Laredo Entertainment Center (L.E.C.), and to finance
maintenance and operations at the L.E.C.
This resolution will not impose any new taxes. Instead, access
to tax revenues generated by the August 12, 2000 tax referendum is being
sought). 21. 2008-R-109 Calling for a special election for improving
and maintaining venue project originally voted on August 12, 2000; providing
for the conduct and the iving notice of the election; and enacting other
matters relating thereto. (the intended purpose of this resolution is to allow
the public, by election, to approve/disapprove the building of a baseball
stadium and/or water park adjacent to the Laredo Entertainment Center
(L.E.C.), and to finance maintenance and operations at the L.E.C. This resolution will not impose any
new taxes. Instead, access to tax revenues generated by the August 12, 2000
tax referendum is being sought). X.
MOTIONS 22.
Authorizing the City Manager, in support of the
City of Laredo International 23. Consideration
for approval of change order #1 to CG Construction, Inc. d/b/a CC
Construction Laredo, Texas in the estimated amount of $165,776.46 for the
relocation of the McPherson lift station (re-bid). This change order consists
in the re-alignment of the 24” sanitary sewer line and the 12” force main due
to conflicts with the storm drainage and the construction of a building on
one (1) of the lots for the proposed Alexander Commercial Subdivision Phase
II. The construction time is extended for an additional 90 calendar days. The
revised contract amount is $1,559,313.46.
Funding is available in the 2006 Sewer Revenue Bond. 24. Consideration
to amend contract number FY08-037 awarded on March 10, 2008 to Leyendecker
Materials, Laredo, Texas in the estimated amount of $2,331,000.00, for the
purchase of asphalt (F.O.B plant and site delivered), black base (F.O.B plant
and job site delivered), MS-1 or MS-2, (F.O.B. plant and job site delivered),
MC-30, (F.O.B. plant and job site delivered); by increasing the contract
amount by $587,750.00. This contract
amendment is requested to purchase additional asphalt materials for the
City’s paving program. The term of
this contract is for a one (1) year period and is subject to the availability
of funds. All materials are purchased
on an as needed basis utilizing the Public Works Department, Utilities
Department, and Construction Projects Budgets. 25.
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 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. 26. Consideration
to authorize that all bids received for bid request FY08-061 mobile technology
lab vehicle be rejected; and authorize the purchase of one mobile technology
lab vehicle in the amount of $225,088.00 from Metro Fire Apparatus, Houston,
Texas an authorized dealer for Farber Specialty vehicles, through the TASB
Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Program.
This vehicle will be equipped with computers and technology equipment
with will be assigned to the Public Library.
Funding is available in from the 2006 Certificate of Obligation Bond
Proceeds. 27. Consideration
to authorize the purchase and installation of sports field lighting systems
at Slaughter Park from Musco Sports Lighting, Inc., Muscatine, IA, through
the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program in the total amount of
$672,160.00. Funding is available from
the 2006-2007 Certificate of Obligation Bond Proceeds (Slaughter Park)
Improvements. 28. Consideration
to award contract FY08-104 to CABCO Auctioneering Services, Laredo, Texas,
for auctioneering services for the sale of surplus vehicles and equipment and
the Police Department unclaimed property.
The intent of this contract is to conduct turn key public auctions for
disposal of these items. All revenues
from these public sales will be realized in the respective departmental
budget. 29.
Consideration to award contract number FY08-105 to
CABCO Auctioneering Services, Laredo, TX for conducting a one (1) time
auction for the sale of five (5), heavy earth moving equipment for the Solid
Waste Department. All funds generated
will be realized in the Solid Waste’s revenue line item. 30. Consideration
to exercise the renewal option for one (1) additional year for contract
FY07-162 awarded to McNeilus Truck, Hutchins, Texas, in the estimated annual
amount of $90,000.00 for OEM McNeilus repair parts/service. All parts and services will be purchased on
an as needed basis. Funding is
available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 31.
Consideration to authorize a contract with
Insituform Technologies, Inc., Houston, Texas, through the BuyBoard
Cooperative Purchasing Program’s contract pricing, in the total amount of
$562,877.50 for the rehabilitation of the Matamoros Street sewer line. The
project consists of repairing the existing Matamoros sewer line by sealing
and lining the pipe cracks caused by deterioration. Funding is available from the 2007 Utilities
Revenue Bond. 32. Consideration
to authorize the purchase of one (1), aircraft rescue fire fighting vehicle
(ARFF) and related accessories, from General Safety Equipment, LLC a division
of Rosenbauer America, through their Texas dealer, Emergency Vehicles of
Texas, in the total amount of $855,477.00.
Funding for this equipment is available from 2007 Contractual
Obligation Bond proceeds. The vehicle
is being funded with bond proceeds however; the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) may reimburse the City of Laredo $715,000.00 of the purchase cost. 33.
Consideration to approve
amendment No. 1 to Espey Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $124,330.00 to
provide consulting services for the Phase 2 of the Canal Street Drainage
Improvement Project for the City of Laredo, Texas. The project involves reconstructing the
channel junction near the intersection of Canal Street and San Francisco
Street as well as improvements to Zacate Creek Channel between Canal Street
and the Ryan Street Pedestrian Bridge.
The total contract with this amendment will be $324,105.00. Funding is available in the 2007
Contractual Obligation Bond Proceeds. 34.
Award a professional
services contract with Espey Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $360,000.00
for the Zacate Creek Flood Protection Plan under the Flood Protection
Planning Program Grant of the Texas Water Development Board (TDWB)
FY07-08. The grant would enable a
comprehensive evaluation of the entire Zacate Creek with all the recent
improvements (Upper Zacate Creek Detention Pond, Alexander Detention Pond,
proposed channel improvements around Canal Street) and focuses on more
frequent storm analysis rather than 100 year storm for FEMA. Funding is available in the TWDB Grant and
Storm Water Improvement Fund.
(Contingent upon approval of Final Reading of Ordinance 2008-O-170). 35.
Accepting a Technical
Assistance Grant by the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Brownfields
Sustainability Pilot Program in the amount of $25,000.00 and authorizing the
City Manager to enter into agreement.
The funding will assist with the design of energy and resource
conservation building features, an innovative storm water management system
to reduce impervious surface areas and improve site conditions, and use of
native vegetation to conserve water resources for the James and Maria Luisa
Haynes Recreation Center (Eastside Recreation Center). 36.
Consideration to
authorize payment to nine (9) vendors (Embarq, Intrado, DIR, AT&T,
Sprint/Nextel, Verizon Southwest, Jim Hogg County, Starr County and Zapata
County for providing existing 9-1-1 telephone network, database, wireless,
and equipment maintenance services for the four (4) county regional 9-1-1
system in the projected amount of $503,216.00. Payments are for the period of September 1,
2008 through August 31, 2009. Funding
is available in the 9-1-1 Regional Fund. 37.
Consideration to
authorize the purchase of public safety answering (PSAP) equipment from
Embarq, Inc., through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments
(HGAC) contract in the total amount of $54,107.05. The equipment will be installed at the Jim
Hogg County Sheriff’s Office, Webb County Sheriff’s Office, and Zapata County
Sheriff’s Office. Funding is available
in the 9-1-1 Regional Fund. 38.
Authorizing the City
Manager to execute a renewal contract with Motorola, Inc., in the amount of
$135,806.64 for the maintenance agreement of the City of Laredo’s 800
MHz. Trunked Radio Communications
System, as described in Exhibit “A” attached.
The contract provides annual maintenance for the infrastructure
equipment, subscriber equipment, support, and software upgrades. The contract increased by $1,456.68 over
the previous year due to an increase in the number of radios. Funding is available in the Information
Technology Fund (595). 39. Consideration for approval to award an
architectural/engineering contract to Sepulveda Associates Architects, Inc.,
Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $714,325.00 for the New Laredo Fire
Department Administration Center and Site Improvements. Design work is to be done on a fast track
basis. Funding is available in the
Fire Department Headquarters - 2006 CO.
40. Consideration
for approval of change order no. 3 an increase of $8,000.00 required to meet
building and state codes to complete the building and to add forty-eight (48)
working days to the construction contract time, release of retainage,
acceptance of the Cigarroa Recreation Center Boxing Gym and approval of final
payment in the amount of $56,125.00 to ALC Construction, LLC., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is
$543,000.00. Funding is available in
the CDBG 30th Action Year and CDBG 31st Action Year. 41. Consideration
for approval of change order no. 3 a decrease of $85,724.00 for the balance
of quantities actually constructed in place and to add eighty-four (84)
calendar days to the construction contract time for rain days, release of
retainage, acceptance of the rehabilitation Phase 2 of the General Aviation
Apron, construct Phase 2 of the North East Cargo Apron, and construct Cargo
Pads at the Southwest Apron at the Laredo International 42. Consideration
for approval of change order no. 7 a decrease of $65,824.74 for the balance
of quantities actually constructed in place, release of retainage, acceptance
of the City of Laredo Bridge of the Americas Modification Project (El Portal)
and approval of final payment in the amount of $141,018.12 to Leyendecker
Construction, Laredo, Texas. Final
construction contract amount is $20,661,803.22. Funding is available in the Improvements
Other Than Buildings – Bridge System. 43. Consideration
to amend the existing contract awarded to Howland Engineering and Surveying
Company for the design and construction of a 18” water transmission line from
Mary 44. Consideration
to authorize the City Manager to negotiate a management services contract for
operation of the Laredo Entertainment Center with SMG, Philadelphia, PA. 45.
Approving monthly
adjustments to the tax roll. The
amounts to be adjusted for the month of July 2008, represents a decrease of
$34,640.85. These adjustments are
determined by Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. 46.
Refund of property tax in the amount of $1,127.84 to
the following taxpayers: 1.
A refund of property tax
in the amount of $503.06 payable to F.I.S. Tax Servicing due to an overpayment. Account#107-00348-040. 2.
A refund of property tax
in the amount of $624.78 payable to Martin Alvarez due to an
overpayment. Account#983-51016-050. XI.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 47. A. A.
Request by Mayor 1.
Discussion with possible action regarding the
status of the downtown lighting improvements.
(Co-sponsored
by Council Member Cynthia Liendo Espinoza) 2.
Discussion with possible action on instructing the
City Manager to assign a liaison to coordinate the 2010 Census. 3.
Discussion with possible action on creating a Water
Conservation Blue Ribbon Committee. B.
Request by Council Member Juan Narvaez 1.
Discussion with possible action regarding the
Buenos Aires Recreation Center. C.
Request by Council Member Gene Belmares 1.
Discussion with possible action on using
discretionary funds on a xeriscaping project on International Boulevard. 2.
Presentation
by Texas Engineering Experiment Station (TEES), Texas A &M University and
Terrabon LLC on the Secondary Water Technology Project. XII.
STAFF REPORTS 48. A.
Discussion with possible action on the proposed Fiscal
Year 2008-2009 Budget to include but not limited to all departments,
divisions and all funds; Mayor & City Council Members, Transportation,
Fire, Engineering, Parks and Leisure, Utilities, Building Development
Services, Community Development, Information Services and Telecommunications,
City Attorney, Municipal Court, B.
Discussion with possible
action regarding the draft State Legislative Agenda. XIII.
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. XIV.
RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND
CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 49. Motion
to waive bus fare collection from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday,
September 20, 2008, to and from the Civic Center Grounds and El Metro’s
downtown Transit Center in participation with the American Diabetes
Association’s Feria de Salud. In
conjunction with this event, El Metro proposes to provide five (5) hours of
free transportation to allow citizens a greater opportunity to attend this
event and to promote awareness of this disease. 50. Consideration
to amend the contract FY06-023 awarded to Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Akron,
OH on February 21, 2006, by increasing the tire lease contract total, for the
Transit System’s buses and Para-Transit vehicles from $220,192.06 to
$275,240.06. The contract total is
being adjusted due to an increase in the bus fleet and a higher amount of
tires replaced during this three year period contract term. Funding is available in the Transit System
Budget. XV.
ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO
CITY COUNCIL AND ADJOURN 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 Friday,
August 22, 2008 at 5:15 p.m.
Gustavo
Guevara, Jr. City
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