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CITY OF CITY COUNCIL
MEETING A-2009-R-12 CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
July 6, 2009 5:30 P.M.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this
meeting and who may need auxiliary aid or services are requested to contact
Gustavo Guevara, City Secretary at (956) 791-7308 at least two working days
prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. The accessible entrance and accessible
parking spaces are located at City Hall, 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 Approval of the minutes of June
22, 2009 V.
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Recognitions a.
Recognizing the following students for their successful completion of
the nine (9) months of Ambassadorial Program-Service Above Self promoting
World Peace, Understanding and the Eradication of Polio for Rotary
International. ·
Lucas Kehse, Student Exchange from ·
Rona Nushi, Student Exchange from Kosova, ·
Alexis Silva, ·
Bethany L. Garza, Communiqués a. Presentation report by Melissa R. Cigarroa, Imaginarium Executive Director, on the use of Third Party Funding to the City Council and how this funding supports the programs and the mission of the Imaginarium of South Texas. 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. Appointment
by Mayor Raul G. Salinas of Dr. Tagi Sagafi-nejad, TAMIU Professor, to the International
Trade Blue Ribbon Committee. VII.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.
Public hearing allowing interested persons to comment on the 2009
Consolidated One Year Action Plan which identifies the projects proposed to
be funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through
$3,634,339 in 35th Action Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds, and $96,066 in CDBG Program Income; $1,389,582 in 2009 HOME Investment
Partnerships Program (HOME) funds, and $20,006 in HOME Program Income;
$159,838 in 2009 Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds; and $70,000 through the
Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan fund.
The projects proposed to be funded are as follows: Community Development
Block Grant Community
Development Administration $664,392 Housing Rehabilitation Administration $237,640 Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program ($96,066 in PI) $490,274 Code
Enforcement $462,716 Graffiti
Removal Program $49,282 Hamilton
Hotel - Section 108 Loan Repayment $150,901 Civic
Center Soft Track $211,000 Freddie
Benavides Sports Complex Shade Structure $75,000 Riverhills
Parkland Acquisition $210,700 Sidewalks
District I $105,700 Sidewalks
District IV $210,700 Sidewalks
District V $210,700 Sidewalks
District VII $210,700 Total $3,730,405 Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Program $70,000 HOME Investment
Partnership Grant HOME
Program Administration $138,315 Downpayment
Assistance ($20,006 in PI)
$722,835 Tenant-Based
Rental Assistance $340,000 Azteca
Economic Development and Preservation Corp.,
Apartments (CHDO set aside) $208,438 Total $1,409,588 Emergency Shelter Grant ESG
Program Administration $3,000 Bethany
House Shelter Complex Homeless Prevention $33,000 Bethany
House Shelter Complex Operations $58,403 Casa
de Misericordia Operations $25,000 Bethany
House Shelter Complex Essential Services $40,435 Total $159,838 (Approved
by Operations & Finance Committees) 2.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance accepting a grant award under the 2009 JAG Recovery Grant
Program from the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of
Justice Assistance in the amount of $602,748.00 and amending the City of 3.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the City of Laredo Code of
Ordinance to allow the City of 4.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2009-O-057 dated April 20, 2009
and the City of Laredo FY 2008-2009 budget for the Texas Department of
Transportation Reimbursement Agreement for the 2008 Utility Bond by
appropriating revenues and project expenditures decreasing the amount not to
exceed $92,555.00, which consists of $85,927.00 from the 2008 Water Bond and
$6,628.00 from the 2008 Sewer Bond. (Approved by Operations
& Finance Committees) 5.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of 6.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of 7.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of 8.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an amusement redemption
machine establishment on Lots 9-12, Block 1, Vista Hermosa Subdivision, Unit
III, and Lots 13A and 14A, Block 1, Vista Hermosa Subdivision, Unit IV,
located at 5517 McPherson Road, Suites #18 and 19. The Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the limitation of
forty (40) amusement redemption machines to allow for the Conditional Use
Permit to comply with the parking ordinance. (District V) 9.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of 10.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
update the City’s Foreign Trade Zone No. 94 fee schedule applicable to
Laredo’s Foreign Trade Zone Operators by designating an initial activation
fee of a minimum of $2,000.00 and at no time exceed $10,000.00 (rate
calculated at $0.04 per square foot), designating the annual fee at a minimum
of $2,000.00 and at no time exceed $10,000.00 (rate to be calculated at $0.05
per square foot) and an activity fee of $5.00 as defined by the following
U.S. Customs Forms: CF 214, CF 216, CF 7501, CF 3461, CF 368, release under
Sec. 321, CF 7512, CF 6043 and any amendment of any of the above
transactions. This fee schedule shall become effective October 1, 2009
through September 30, 2014. (Approved
by Operations & Finance Committees) (Recess) (Press Availability) VIII.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 11.
Authorizing the City Manager to dedicate a perpetual easement to the
United States of America, General Services Administration (GSA), being 1.20
acres of land, out of a 40.00 acre tract and located adjacent to the Colombia
Solidarity Bridge Export Parking lot for the purpose of providing pedestrian
and vehicular ingress and egress to access the Colombia Solidarity Bridge
Inspection Station; said 1.20 acres tract of land, specifically described or
being out of the Webb County School Survey No. 1462, Abstract No. 502, and
also out of a called 40.00 acre tract as recorded in Volume 1448, Page 101 of
Deed Records of Webb County, Texas.
See attached Exhibit “1”, illustrating the easement, Survey and Metes
& Bounds description. IX.
FINAL 12. 2009-O-102 Amending Chapter 24, Appendix A, Definitions, of
the Laredo Land Development Code by amending the definition of an amusement redemption
machine establishment to exclude a bar with five (5) or fewer machines;
providing publication and effective date. 2009-O-105 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and
execute an advanced funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation
in the amount of $1,300,000.00 including a local match of $177,984.00, and to
amend the FY 2008-2009 Capital Grants Fund by appropriating said funds for a
proposed railroad grade separation to be constructed over the Kansas City
Southern railroad crossing located on Arkansas Avenue, near Guadalupe and
Chihuahua Streets. 2009-O-106 Authorizing the City Manager to execute the
renewal of a lease with Webb County for its Headstart Program for the rental
of the parcel described as Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block 321, Eastern Division,
City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, located at 2518 Cedar Avenue for a term
of two (2) years, effective June 1, 2009, at a monthly rent of $575.00 and
the form of said lease is attached as Exhibit “A”; and providing for an effective
date. This is the site of the 2009-O-107 Authorizing the City Manager to execute the
renewal of a lease with Webb County for its Headstart Program for the rental
of the parcel described as Lots 6, 8, the W ½ of Lots 5 and 7, the North 56’
of Lot 4 and W ½ of Lot 3, Block 912, Western Division, City of Laredo,
Webb County, Texas, located at 3501 Eagle Pass Avenue for a term of two
(2) years, effective June 1, 2009, at a monthly rent of $625.00 and the form
of said lease is attached as Exhibit “A”; and providing for an effective
date. This is the site of the 2009-O-108 Authorizing the City Manager to execute the
renewal of a lease with Webb County for its Headstart Program for the rental
of the parcel described as Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, Block 1302, Eastern
Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, located at 2400 S. Jarvis
Avenue for a term of two (2) years, effective June 1, 2009, at a monthly rent
of $525.00 and the form of said lease is attached as Exhibit “A”; and
providing for an effective date. This is the site of the 2009-O-109 Authorizing the City Manager to convey to Mary
Furrh Gomez, Rafael Gomez and Molly E. Gomez, the following two (2) parcels; 1. The former street section
of Thurman Street between Meadow and Mendiola Avenues, including its
intersection with Mendiola Avenue, shown as Tract E of Exhibit A; provided
however, that the City will retain a forty(40) foot-wide sanitary sewer easement
on across said former street section; and 2. The former street
section of Mendiola Avenue between Tinaja and Palo Blanco Streets shown as
Tract F in Exhibit A, in exchange for the following greater-size,
greater-value, properties to be conveyed by Mary Furrh Gomez, Rafael Gomez
& Molly E. Gomez, to the City of Laredo:, 1. Lots 1 and 8, Block 1044;
2. Lot 8, Block 1045, Easter
Division, City of 3. Lots 3, 4, 5, and 6,
Block 1047, Eastern Division, City of Laredo which lots are depicted on
attached Exhibit B; and Approving the submitted post-closure property
improvement plan described in Exhibit C which is in compliance with Section
10 of the Street Closing/Sales Policy Handbook; & providing for an
effective date. 2009-O-110 Changing from 2010 forward, the date of the
Municipal Election which is held in each even numbered year, from the first
Saturday in May to the first Tuesday after first Monday in November
commencing in 2010;so that the election that would otherwise be held on May
1, 2010; is hereby changed to November 2, 2010; and the City Secretary is
directed to take all necessary action to accord the said election with the
political subdivisions who currently have their regular elections on the
first Tuesday after the first Monday of November; providing for publication;
and providing for effective date. 2009-O-111 Amending Sections 19-362 & 19-601 of the Code of Ordinances in
order to temporarily allow, that is, until September 30, 2009; 1. Free
parking for passenger vehicles for the first hour of parking at each of the
following three locations: (a) Riverside parking lot; (b) (c) 2.
To allow all day parking for $1.00 per day for downtown employees at the
following two (2) locations; (a) Riverside parking lot; and (b) Providing that these temporary changes
will end on September 30, 2009;directing the traffic director to implement
these temporary changes; and directing the City Manager to make a report to
the City Council before September 30, 2009 on these temporary changes;
providing for publication; and providing for effective date. (AS AMENDED) X.
RESOLUTIONS
13.
2009-R-068 Authorizing the City Manager to apply for a grant in the
amount of $736,104.00 to fund the Laredo Financial Narcotics Enforcement Team
and a grant in the amount of $99,916.00 to fund the Laredo Multi-Agency Drug
Related Public Corruption Task Force.
Both grants are funded by the Executive Office of the President,
Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area (HIDTA) at no cost to the City. Funding will be used to pay personnel
salaries, fringe benefits, overtime, travel and operating expenses from
January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.
Funding for the STX Multi Agency Drug Related Public Corruption Task
Force will be used for payment of fringe benefits, overtime, and operating
expenses from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. (Approved
by Finance Committee) 14.
2009-R-075 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a
Memorandum of Understanding, attached hereto as Exhibit A, between the Texas Department
of Public Safety (DPS) Aircraft and the Laredo Police Department for the
purpose of granting a revocable license to use the City of Laredo 800 MHz
Trunked Voice Radio System. (Approved by Operations & Finance
Committee) 15.
2009-R-076 Authorizing the City Manager to rescind the Resolution
2009-R-037 for the Advance Funding Agreement (“AFA”), attached hereto as
Exhibit A, in the estimated amount of $581,670.00 and approve the executed
standard utility agreement hereto as Exhibit B, in the estimated amount of
$469,597.00; between the City of Laredo and the Texas Department of
Transportation for the US 83 utility relocation and construction of a
railroad overpass from Monterrey Street to Cedar Street. The adjustments of the water and sewer
improvements are 100 percent reimbursable.
The State will provide funding directly to the contractor in the
amount of $377,042.00 and pay the City of 16.
2009-R-077 Authorizing the City
Manager to submit a grant application to the Federal Aviation Administration
in the amount of $3,092,510.00 and to accept said grant, if offered, for the
(i) Rehabilitation of a portion of the General Aviation Apron Phase 4, (ii)
to rehabilitate Runway 17R/35L to include lights and electrical fixtures and
wiring and include upgrades to the airfield electrical vault and A&E
services to develop plans and specifications to extend Runway 17R/35L and
relocate/upgrade the Instrument Landing System at the Laredo International
Airport. The City’s local match in the amount of $162,764.00 (5%) is
available through the land purchased in FY2006 (Rash Tract). (Approved
by Operations & Finance Committees) 17.
2009-R-078 Amending Resolution 2009-R-022 for the grant agreement
between the City of 18.
2009-R-079
Authorizing the City Manager to execute Advanced
Funding Agreement, Amendment #1, identified as CSJ-0922-33-116, and execute
the Advanced Funding Agreements identified as CSJ #’s 0922-33-130,
0922-33-131, and 0922-33-132, with the Texas Department of Transportation,
for the Industrial Park Streets and Truck Route Reconstruction Project in
order to divide the project and thereby allow the selection of multiple
contractors. (Approved by Operations & Finance Committees) 19.
2009-R-081 Authorizing the City Manager to sign a water rights
sales agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A between the City of Laredo and
Colombia Bridge Development Properties, LP, in which the City is agreeing to
purchase the right to divert and use 173.15 acre feet per annum of class “A”
irrigation water rights to the Rio Grande river which after conversion from
irrigation rights to municipal use rights amounts to 86.575 acre feet of
municipal use rights per annum at $2,250.00 per ac/ft. for a purchase price
of $194,793.75; and further authorizing the City Manager to sign and file
necessary applications(s) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
on behalf of the City requesting that said water rights be severed from
Certificate of Adjudication No. 23-2695 of the seller and combined with
Certificate of Adjudication No. 23-3997, as amended, of the City and that the
point of diversion, purpose and place of use of said water rights be changed
as required by the City, funding is available in the Water Availability fund.
(Approved by Operations & Finance Committees) 20.
2009-R-082 Authorizing the City Manager to sign and file necessary
application(s) with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on
behalf of the City requesting that Water Rights amounting to the rights to
divert and use a maximum of 133.71 acre feet per annum of water from the Rio
Grande for irrigation purposes on a Class “A” irrigation priority basis owned
by the City of Laredo, being a portion of the water rights evidenced by
Certificate of Adjudication No.23-2695-A be severed from Certificate of
Adjudication No. 23-3997, as amended, of the City and that the point of
diversion, purpose and place of use of said water rights be changed as required
by the City. (Approved by Operations & Finance Committees) XI.
MOTIONS 21.
Authorizing the City
Manager to negotiate a contract with Dannenbaum Engineering for the
preliminary engineering design phase and feasibility study of the Rio Grande
Low Water Weir Project funded by the International Boundary and Water
Commission 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 United States International Boundary Water Commission
(USIBWC) proposes to cost share in this study in an amount not to exceed
$250,000.00. (Approved by Operations & Finance Committees) 22.
Approval of Change Order #3 to Jimmy Closner Construction Co., Inc for
the project on SH 359 Colonias Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection
Systems, Work Order No. 3 in the amount of $24,537.75 to consolidate the
quantities of the project with the exception of Old Milwaukee. The
construction contract time is extended for an additional 90 calendar days.
The revised contract amount is $4,743,221.90. This change order is subject to
approval by the Texas Water Development Board. The new construction time
including this change order will be 855 calendar days. Funding is available in the Colonias Fund. (Approved by Operations Committee) 23.
Authorizing
the City Manager to execute the Toll Collection System Maintenance Service
Contract between the City of 24.
Consideration to award
contract FY09-060 to the lowest responsible bidder, GCR Tire Centers, 25.
Consideration for
approval of change order #3 to Holloman Corporation in the amount of
$18,281.00, for the Mary Help of Christians Water Booster Station
Improvements. This change order is to
provide several changes including electrical improvements to provide
increased pump station reliability.
The construction contract time is to be extended by 60 days to a total
of 365 calendar days. The revised
contract amount is $1,628,704.38.
Funding is available in the 2004 Utility Revenue Bond. (Approved
by Operations Committee) 26.
Consideration to renew
contract number FY09-008 awarded to Ferguson Waterworks, 27.
Consideration to amend contract FY08-110, awarded to C.W. Security,
Laredo, Texas, for providing security guard services for the Bridge System,
City Hall, Health Department, Parks and Recreation Department - Civic Center,
Solid Waste Department, the Municipal Housing Department, and other
departments as needed by adjusting the hourly rate from $8.75 to $9.45
effective July 24, 2009. The contract terms and conditions allow for a rate
adjustment due to an increase in the federal minimum hourly wage. (Approved by Operations
& Finance Committees) 28.
Authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to Castle Engineering
& Testing, LLC, 29.
Refund of property tax in the amount of
$1,602.34 to the following taxpayers: 1. A
refund in the amount of $621.49 payable to LSI Title Agency, Inc. due to an
overpayment. Account #927-00015-311. 2. A
refund in the amount of $980.85 payable to Antonio Rodriguez due to an erroneous
payment. Account #812-01000-260. 30.
Consideration to award
a construction contract to the lowest bidder ALC Construction, Inc., Laredo,
Texas, in the bid amount of $129,022.95 for the CDBG Sidewalk City-Wide
Projects No. 36 and 37 (35 Blocks).
Construction contract time is ninety (90) working days. Funding is available in the CDBG 32nd
and 33rd Action Year-Districts IV and V. (Approved
by Operations & Finance Committees) 31.
Authorizing the City
Manager to extend the current contract for two (2) years with the Texas
Health and Human Services Commission (THHSC) to provide a Medicaid
eligibility specialist to conduct eligibility services for the temporary
assistance for needy families program, food stamps and medical assistance
program operated under the Title XIX; and employed by the THHSC, housed at
the Health Department. The Health
Department will provide 50% of the cost to THHSC for the total amount of
$51,600.00 for this service, from October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010. Funding is contingent upon availability in
the Health Fund/Administration Budget. (Approved by Operations
& Finance Committees) 32.
Consideration to
authorize the purchase of public safety answering (PSAP) equipment from
Embarq, Inc., through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments
(HGAC) cooperative purchasing contract in the total amount of
$78,651.61. The equipment will be
installed at the Laredo Police Department, Roma Police Department, Rio Grande
City Police Department, and Starr County Sheriff’s Office. Funding is available in the 9-1-1 Regional
Fund. (Approved by Operations & Finance Committees) 33.
Consideration for
approval of Change Order No. 2, an increase of $50,392.00 for the balance of
quantities actually constructed in place, release of retainage, acceptance of
the Calton Road Reconstruction from IH-35 right-of-way to approximately 700
ft. west of San Bernardo and approval of final payment in the amount of
$213,223.90 to SER Construction Partners, Ltd., Pasadena, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $1,257,690.00. Funding is available in the Transit 2004
CO. Project #TRCALT and in the 2008 Waterworks Bond. (Approved
by Operations & Finance Committees) 34.
Authorizing the
submission of an application in the amount of $5,000,000.00 for Neighborhood
Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2) funds provided under the American Reinvestment
and Recovery Act of 2009 and made available through the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD), on a competitive basis. The purpose of the program is to stabilize
neighborhoods whose viability has been, and continues to be, damaged by the economic
effects of properties that have been foreclosed upon and abandoned. (Approved
by Operations & Finance Committees) 35.
Consideration to award
a professional services contract to Castle Engineering & Testing, LLC.,
Laredo, Texas, for an amount of $99,980.00 to provide laboratory, sampling
and testing services of materials for quality assurance for the Laredo
International Airport Runway 17R-35L Reconstruction. Funding is available in the Airport Construction
Fund FAA Grant No. 59. (Approved
by Operations & Finance Committees) 36.
Consideration to award a professional services contract to URS
Corporation, Dallas, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $216,855.11 for
design and preparation of plans and specifications for the Laredo International 37.
Consideration for
approval of Change Order No. 3 an increase of $187,756.70 to include 15”
portland cement concrete pavement quantities to the construction contract
with Price Construction, Ltd., Big Spring, Texas, for the Laredo
International 38.
Consideration to award a professional services contract to URS
Corporation, Dallas, Texas, to develop plans and specifications to extend
Runway 17R/35L by approximately 911 feet, extension of the existing high Intensity
Runway Lights including electrical, signs, precision instrument markings and
relocation of approximately 1,500 feet of Taxiway Alpha to include electrical
and signs, grading of safety area (1,000 feet x 500 feet), relocation of the
existing Medium Intensity Approach Light System, and equipment shelter,
relocation of glide slope equipment, grading a new glide slope critical area,
relocation of the existing precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) in the
amount of $319,517.60 and not to exceed $146,905.00 for an Approach Survey
reference relocation of the ILS for a total contract amount of
$466,422.60. The engineer shall
provide a Preliminary Design, Final Design and prepare Bid Documents. Design work is to be done on a fast track
basis approximately six (6) months.
Funding is available in the FAA Grant No. 57. Local funding will be used temporarily to
fund this work until FAA releases the grant later this FY. (Approved
by Operations & Finance Committees) 39.
Consideration to award contract FY09-043 to the lowest responsible
bidder, G.T. Distributors Inc., in the estimated amount of $84,830.00 for
awarding an annual contract to purchase soft body armor vests for the Police
Department. The contract price will be
firm for a one (1) year period and allows the City to purchase additional
vests at the contract price. Funding
is available in the Police Department’s budget.
(Approved by Operations & Finance Committees) 40. Consideration to award contract FY09-039 to the
following providers: 1)
Verizon Wireless, 2)
AT&T Mobility, for City of XII.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND
PRESENTATIONS 41.
a.
A.
Request by Mayor 1.
Discussion with
possible action to form a committee establishing a farmer’s market within the
City of 2.
Discussion with
possible action to create a sick leave donation program that would allow City
employees to donate accrued sick leave to an employee that has suffered a
life threatening situation or severe medical condition and who has exhausted
all available paid leave. B. Request by Council Member Dr. Michael
Landeck 1.
Discussion with possible action on allocating up to $10,000.00 on
Orlando and Gaby Canizales Boxing Gym for the floor renovation project. C. Request by Council Member Johnny Rendon 1.
Discussion with
possible action to develop a plan of finance for the construction of a
Veteran’s Administration Clinic and other related improvements at the former
Laredo Air Force Base. (Co-sponsored by Council Member Jose A. Valdez, Jr.) 2.
Discussion with
possible action regarding the allocation of “No Dumping” signs on upper
Zacate Creek and D. Request by Council Member Gene Belmares 1.
Status report with
possible action on the extension of 2.
Discussion with
possible action on creating a tax increment district proposition for the new
municipal golf course and surrounding areas. E. Request by Council Member Jose A.
Valdez, Jr. 1.
Discussion with
possible action regarding issues and regulations with “paleta” vendors
throughout the City. (Co-sponsored by Council Member Cynthia
Liendo Espinoza) XIII.
STAFF REPORTS 42. Discussion
with possible action for development of land adjacent to El Portal on the
river bend portion for possible park development. 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. XV.
RECESS AS THE 43.
2009-RT-006 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and
execute the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT), Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) Grant, Section 5307, TX-90-X848, in the amount of
$4,170,475.00 to be used for operating assistance of El Metro Transit System.
(Approved by Operations & Finance Committees) 44.
Authorizing the City
Manager to accept and execute the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Grant TX-96-X001, in the amount
of $4,757,091.00 and amending the FY2008-2009 Transit System’s Capital Grant
Budget in the said amount. (Approved by Operations & Finance
Committees) 45.
Consideration to amend
contract (FY 08-114) to the low bidder, C.W. Tenorio Security, Laredo, TX,
for providing security guard services for the Transit Center and Maintenance
Facility by adjusting the hourly rate from $8.75 to $9.45 effective July 24,
2009. Funding is available in the El
Metro Operations and Transit Center Funds. (Approved by
Operations & Finance Committees) 46.
Consideration to award
a construction contract to the lowest bidder ALC Construction, Inc., Laredo,
Texas, in the bid amount of $78,624.50 for El Metro City-Wide Sidewalk
Improvements (15 Blocks). Construction
contract time is sixty (60) working days.
Funding is available in the Transit 2008 New Freedom Grant. (Approved
by Operations & Finance Committees) XVI.
ADJOURN AS THE This notice was posted at the
Municipal Government Offices,
Gustavo Guevara, Jr. City
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