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CITY OF CITY COUNCIL
MEETING A-2009-R-014 CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
August 3, 2009 5:30 P.M.
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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 July
20, 2009 and July 23, 2009 V.
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Recognitions a. Recognition
of the Greater Southwest Texas Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) for generating
an 88.5% increase which was the best in the country in CFC contributions in
Fiscal Year 2008. The award was presented to Mr. Gene Garza, Port Director on
their behalf. b. Recognizing the
new Miss Laredo for 2009-2010, Casey Lea Rodriguez & Miss
Laredo Teen for 2009-2010, Chelsea Morgensen. c. Recognizing Joseph A. d. Recognition of the
City of e. Recognizing Kendra Katheleen Perez, 2009 Communiqués a.
Presentation by Dean Schneider from b. Presentation
by The Laredo Art League to formally announce details of their upcoming 1st
Annual Culinary & Art Auction. 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.
Re-appointment of Carmen Escamilla as South
Texas Library System (STLS) Lay Representative and Beatrice Escamilla,
Alternate Lay Representative for another two (2) year terms (September 1,
2009 through August 31, 2011) as required by the Texas Library Systems Act
and Rules for Administering the Library System Act / Texas Administrative
Code –Title 13: Part I: Chapter 1: Library Development Section 1.115 – 1.116
(Revised, 1993). VII.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of 2.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances Chapter
18, Section 18-2.2 Letter (A) & (C), local permit fee for amusement
redemption machine premises permit and increasing annual permit fee from
$150.00 to $200.00; per machine per year; increasing the sealing fee from
$150.00 to $200.00; repealing all ordinances in conflict; providing for severability,
publication and effective date. (Approved by Operations & Finance
Committees) 3.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY
2009 4.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Section 33.431 (schedule of rates) of Article VI
(Storm Water Fee) of Chapter 33 (Environmental Protection) of the Code of
Ordinances, in order to increase the stormwater rates for residential and
multifamily customers and the rate for additional meters for commercial
customers, from $4.50 to $6.50 per month; providing for
publication and providing for effective date. (Approved by Operations & Finance
Committees) 5.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Health Department FY
2008-2009 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the
amount of $23,863.00 in additional funds for a total amount of $340,491.00
from the Texas Department of State Health Services for continuation of the
Prevention Services for HIV Prevention Project of the Health Department
beginning January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009. 6.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Health Department FY
2008-2009 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the
amount of $34,833.00 in funds from the Texas Department of State Health
Services and an estimated $440.00 in program income for continuation of the
Health Department Maternal and Well Child services to provide early wellness
and screening, medical and dental services for children who are underserved,
uninsured and medically indigent for the term beginning September 1, 2009
through August 31, 2010. 7.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Health Department FY
2008-2009 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of
$317,727.00 in funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services for
the City of 8.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Health Department FY
2008-2009 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 $30,123.00 of Program Income for the continuation
of the Health Department-La Familia Primary Health Care Prevention Program
for the period of September 1, 2009, through August 31, 2010; and authorizing
the City Manager to execute the contract. 9.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Health Department FY2008-2009
annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of
$92,000.00 in funds for continuation of prenatal care services, women’s
health and well child early detection prevention care for the medically
indigent, underserved and uninsured by the Health Department Maternal and
Child Health (MCH- Title V) Program for the period beginning September 1,
2009 through August 31, 2010. (Approved by Operations & Finance Committees) 10.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas Public
Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2009, in the approximately
principal amount of $5,130,000.00 for the purchase of personal property; approving an
official statement, authorizing the execution of a purchase contract, making
provisions for the security thereof; authorizing amendment to the City’s
budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and
ordaining other matters relating to the subject. 11.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the issuance of approximately $13,060,000.00
in aggregate principal amount of City of Laredo, Texas combination tax and
revenue certificates of obligation, series 2009A, for paying all or a portion
of the City’s contractual obligations incurred for the purpose of (1) constructing,
improving and repairing City streets and sidewalks, together with drainage,
traffic and street signalization and lighting improvements; (2) acquisition
of municipal equipment and municipal vehicles for various City departments,
to wit: City Administration Health and Welfare Department, Engineering
Department, Parks and Recreation Department, Public Safety Department, Public
Works Department, and Solid Waste Department; (3) acquiring, designing,
construction, improving and equipping municipal buildings, to wit: City parks
and recreation buildings and facilities, public libraries, and fire
department buildings, including land acquisition and right-of-way,
construction and design, and major repair and renovations to existing
municipal buildings consisting primarily of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and
roofing; and (4) acquisition of land and interest in land for authorized
municipal public purposes for City departments, to wit: City Administration
Department, Health and Welfare Department, Parks and Recreation Department,
Public Safety Department, Public Works Department and Solid Waste Department
and for the payment of legal fiscal, and engineering fees in connection with
such projects; approving an official statement, authorizing the execution of
a purchase contract, making provisions for the security thereof; authorizing
amendment to the City’s budget to appropriate such process for purposes
authorized herein; and ordaining other matters relating to the subject. 12.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the issuance of approximately $12,450,000.00
in aggregate principal amount of City of Laredo, Texas combination tax and
revenue certificates of obligation, taxable series 2009B (build America
bonds- direct payment), for paying all or a portion of the City’s contractual
obligations incurred for the purpose of (1) constructing, improving and
repairing City streets and sidewalks, together with drainage, traffic and
street signalization and lighting improvements; (2) acquisition of municipal
equipment and municipal vehicles for various City departments, to wit: City
Administration, Health and Welfare Department, Engineering Department, Parks
and Recreation Department, Public Safety Department, Public Works
Departments, and Solid Waste Department; (3) acquiring, designing,
constructing, improving and equipping municipal buildings, to wit; City parks
and recreation buildings and facilities, public libraries, and fire
department buildings, including land acquisition and right-or-way, construction
and design, and major repair and renovations to existing municipal buildings
consisting primarily of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and roofing; and (4)
acquisition of land and interest in land for authorized municipal public
purposes for City departments, to wit: City administration department, Health
and Welfare Department, Parks and Recreation Department, Public Safety
Department, Public Works Department and Solid Waste Department and for the
payment of legal, fiscal, and engineering fees in connection with such
projects; approving an official statement, authorizing the execution of a
purchase contract, making provisions for the security thereof; authorizing
amendment to the City’s budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes
authorized herein; and ordaining other matters relating to the subject. 13.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the issuance of approximately $14,495,000.00
in aggregate principal amount of City of Laredo, Texas combination tax and
waterworks and sewer system revenue certificates of obligation, series 2009C,
for paying all or a portion of the City’s contractual obligations incurred
for the purpose of constructing, improving and extending the waterworks
system and sewer system, and for the payment of legal, fiscal and engineering
fees in connection with such projects; approving an official statement,
authorizing the execution of a purchase contract, making provisions for the
security thereof; authorizing amendment to the City’s budget to appropriate
such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and ordaining other matters
relating to the subject. 14.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the issuance of approximately $37,345,000.00
in aggregate principal amount of City of Laredo, Texas combination tax and waterworks
and sewer system revenue certificates of obligation, taxable series 2009D
(Build America Bonds- direct payment), for paying all or a portion of the
City’s contractual obligations incurred for the purpose of construction,
improving and extending the waterworks system and sewer system, and for the
payment of legal, fiscal and engineering fees in connection with such
projects; approving an official statement, authorizing the execution of
purchase contract, making provisions for the security thereof; authorizing
amendment to the City’s budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes
authorized herein; and ordaining other matters relating to this subject. 15. Public
hearing and introductory ordinance amending Ordinance #2005-O-339
of the City of Laredo by renewing the effective date of the existing water
conservation and drought contingency plans, as required by the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality and the Texas Water Development Board;
providing for publication, severability, and an effective date. (Approved by Operations Committee) 16.
Public hearing and introductory
ordinance amending
Laredo Land Development Code,
section 24-92 entitled, Amendments or District Changes, by revising the
established conditions, requirements, and procedures for the initiation of Laredo Land Development Code
Amendments, as well as the initation and/or reinitiation of changes to the
Official Zoning Map, providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended approval of the amendment. 17.
Public hearing and introductory
ordinance
amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1-8, Block 2024,
Eastern Division, located at 3210 Loop 20, from B-3 (Community Business
District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended
approval of the zone change. The
proposed use is for a bingo hall.
District II 18.
Public hearing and introductory
ordinance
amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 16.8 acres, as further
described my metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A,” located south of
Riverhill Loop and west of Nogal Lane, from R-2 (Multifamily Residential
District) to R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District). The Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended approval of the zone change.
The proposed use is for manufactured housing. District III 19.
Public hearing and introductory
ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 2008-O-157 authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit
for a children’s amusement establishment on Lots 4, 5, and 6, Block 700,
Eastern Division, located at 20.
Public hearing and introductory
ordinance
amending the Zoning
Ordinance (Map) of the City of 21.
Public hearing and introductory
ordinance
amending Ordinance
No. 2008-O-138 authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for a
nursing home on 3.87 acres, located at the southeast corner of 22.
Public hearing and introductory
ordinance
amending Chapter 14, garbage, trash and refuse, Article II, rates for garbage
and refuse collection and landfill operations, Section 14-9, rates, of the
City of Laredo Code of Ordinances by changing Section (d) (3) to designate a
special service fee for commercial establishment in the downtown central
business district for garbage collection, and to change section (c) to increase
the garbage collection fee for commercial establishments to thirty-five
dollars ($35.00), forty-five dollars ($45.00), eighty dollars ($80.00), and
one hundred ten dollars ($110.00) depending on square footage of the
establishment, and to increase the garbage collection fee for commercial
establishments located in the downtown central business district to seventy
dollars ($70.00), ninety dollars ($90.00), one hundred sixty dollars
($160.00), and two hundred twenty dollars ($220.00) depending on square footage
of the establishment, and by changing section (h) to increase all commercial
tipping fees in the landfill by one dollar fifty cents ($1.50), as all other
fees remain in effect; and to provide for effective date and publication. (Recess) (Press Availability) VIII.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 23.
Closing as a public easement, that section of South Bartlett Avenue
between Marion and Gates Streets, also known as the 300 Block of South
Bartlett Avenue, situated in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb
County, Texas, provided that the City retains the right to maintain, operate,
repair and replace by itself or by any licensee or a holder of a franchise
from the City, any poles, wires, pipes, conduits, sewer mains or any other
facilities or equipment for the maintenance of operation of any utility now
located in the street portion; hereof, closed as a public easement and
providing for an effective date. (Approved
by Operations Committee) IX.
FINAL 24.
2009-O-119 Accepting funds from D & J Alexander
Management, L.P., 2009-O-123 Amending the City of 2009-O-124 Authorizing the City Manager to implement the FY
2010 and FY 2011 South Texas 9-1-1 Regional Administration Strategic Plan as
approved by the Commission on State Emergency Communication (CSEC) on July
14, 2009; and amending the FY 2010 9-1-1 Regional Administration Fund by
appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $86,819.00 for
administrative, equipment and program budgets for Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb, and
Zapata counties for the period beginning September 1, 2009 and ending August
31, 2010. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon future budget
approvals. 2009-O-125 Accepting funds in the amount of $14,338.00 from
the South Texas 9-1-1 Regional Administration Division to cost share
personnel at the Laredo Police Department Public Safety Answering Point in
accordance to Section 771.0751 of the Texas Health and Safety Code and Rule
251.3 Use of Revenue in Certain Counties from the Commission on State
Emergency Communications; and amending the FY 2009-2010 General Fund Budget
of the City of Laredo by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the
amount of $14,338.00 for salary expenses for Laredo Police Department
Communications Division salaries. 2009-O-126 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2008-2009 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 an additional year of intervention in the early
school health based diabetes reduction project for the term period beginning
May 1, 2009 through April 30, 2010. 2009-O-127 Designating as a one-way eastbound that one (1)
block section of Denmark Lane, and as a one-way westbound that one (1) block
section of Yukon Lane, between Backwoods Drive on the east and Greenland
Drive on the west, during the peak hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., and 2:30
p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday, during school days and as two-way that
one (1) block section of Backwoods Drive, between Denmark Lane on the north
and Yukon Lane on the south, all days of the week, providing for the
installation of appropriate signs to indicate one-way and two-way traffic and
providing for publication and effective date. 2009-O-128 Closing as a public easement, that section of
Burnside Street between Vidaurri and Santa Rita Avenue, also known as the
1900 block of Burnside Street, situated in the Western Division, City of
Laredo Webb County, Texas; provided that the City retains the right to
maintain, operate, repair and replace by itself or by any licensee or a
holder of a franchise from the City, any poles, wires, pipes, conduits, sewer
mains or any other facilities or equipment for the maintenance of operation of
any utility now located in the street portion; hereof, closed as a public
easement and providing for an effective date. X.
RESOLUTIONS
25.
2009-R-084 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant
application to State Farm Insurance Corporation in the amount of $6,000.00
for promotional supplies for the Autotheft Task Force. The grant is to be funded under the State
Farm Safe Neighbors Program for the period of October 01, 2009 through
September 30, 2010 at no cost to the City. 26.
2009-R-086 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a
Memorandum of Understanding, attached hereto as Exhibit A, between the City
of Laredo Police Department and the Department of Veterans Affairs, South
Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) for the purpose of providing
assistance on a special needs basis at the Veterans Affairs facilities. 27.
2009-R-087 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a
Memorandum of Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A, between the City of
Laredo Police Department and the Texas Military Forces for the purpose of
providing counter drug support. (Approved by Operations Committee) 28.
2009-R-088 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a
Memorandum of Understanding, attached hereto as Exhibit A, between the City
of Laredo Police Department and the Laredo Independent School District (LISD)
Police Department for the purpose of outlining communication and coordination
efforts among each other to better serve the community and schools. (Approved
by Operations Committee) 29.
2009-R-089 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a
Memorandum of Understanding, attached hereto as Exhibit A, between the City
of Laredo Police Department and the United Independent School District (UISD)
Police Department for the purpose of outlining communication and coordination
efforts among each other to better serve the community and schools. (Approved
by Operations Committee) 30.
2009-R-094 Authorizing
the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Texas Water Development
Board (TWDB) to obtain a grant in the amount of $48,196,000.00 to fund
various projects as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
(DWSRF). (Approved by Operations &
Finance Committees) XI.
MOTIONS 31.
Consideration to award
of supply contract number FY09-084 to Leyendecker 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 is 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. (Approved by Operations & Finance
Committees) 32.
Consideration to award
contract FY09-083 to the following bidders: 1. 2. Family Chevrolet, 3. Freightliner of These parts will be purchased for the City’s medium and
heavy duty trucks on an as needed basis.
Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance budget. (Approved by
Operations & Finance Committees) 33.
Consideration to renew
contract number FY08-098 currently awarded to System Controls &
Instrumentation, Converse, Texas, in the estimated amount of $266,025.00 for
providing professional services in the maintenance of all water and
wastewater SCADA monitoring and electrical controls under preventative
maintenance and emergency responsive objectives. Pricing is based on a flat hourly rate for
management/ professional, technician, electrician, CAD Draftsmen, and
clerical services. Funding is
available in the Water and Wastewater Operational Funds. (Approved by Operations
& Finance Committees) 34.
Consideration for approval
of Change Order number 1, acceptance and release of final payment in the
amount of $21,832.89 to T. Gray Utility & Rehab Co. The Manhole
Rehabilitation Project Phase I and Change Order Number 1 consisted of the
replacement of a concrete manhole that collapsed during the project
construction. Final construction
contract amount is $202,203.91. Funding
for Change Order Number 1 and release of final payment is available in the
Sewer Rehabilitation Fund. (Approved by Operations Committee) 35.
Consideration to award
contract FY09-077 to the lowest bidder, Rhino Builders, 36.
Consideration to renew
contract number FY07-125 awarded to the sole bidder, Landfill Service
Corporation, Apalachin, NY, in the amount of $396,000.00 for a two-year
contract for providing materials for an alternative daily cover system for
the landfill operation. This system
utilizes a spray-applied, fiberized, cement mortar which includes the use of
recycled materials to replace the use of limited on-site natural soils
currently used by the City to cover the daily solid waste at the disposal
area. The City is currently required
to cover the waste on a daily basis with a minimum of six (6) inches of
compacted soil. This results in an
increased cell capacity for future solid waste disposal and significant cost
savings in heavy equipment and manpower.
Funding for this contract is available in the Solid Waste Fund and
would be subject to future appropriations. (Approved by Operations & Finance
Committees) 37.
Consideration to award
supply contract number FY09-075 to SCC Pure Materials Inc., 38. Consideration for approval of the
Father McNaboe Park Phase II – Step “A” as complete and approval of change
order no. 1 an increase of $13,400.00, release of retainage, and approval of
final payment in the amount of $49,879.84 to Reim Construction, Inc., Alton,
Texas. Final construction contract
amount is $700,816.80. Funding is
available in the 2005 C.O. Issue, Father McNaboe Park Improvements Phase II. (Approved by Operations Committee) 39.
Approval of the 2009 Certified Appraisal
Roll from the Webb County Appraisal District for the development of the
City’s tax roll, acceptance of the Effective and Rollback Tax Rate
calculations for Tax Year 2009, and setting of the public hearing dates and
August 17th and September 8th, 2009 for the proposed
tax rate of $0.637000/$100 value.
Final Appraisal Roll and Effective and Rollback Tax Rate calculations
will be submitted to City Council at the meeting. 40. Consideration for approval of the completion of the project to design, construct, and install shade structures at seven (7) designated parks namely * *Market Tennis Courts *Andrew Trautmann * * * * by USA Shade and Fabric
Structures, Inc., 41.
Consideration for approval of the 42.
Authorizing the City
Manager to execute a joint use agreement between the City of Laredo and
Diocese of Laredo to construct an outdoor basketball court on the grounds of
St. Augustine High School, a school site that is owned by the Diocese and
located at 1300 Galveston, Laredo, Texas.
Funding for the construction of the Facility shall not exceed thirty
thousand dollars ($30,000.00). The
term of this agreement shall commence upon execution by both parties and
shall remain in effect for fifty (50) years.
City Council finds and declares that a valid public purpose would be
served. Funding is available in the
2007 C.O. Discretionary Funds District III, IV, and VIII. (Approved by
Operations Committee) 43.
Refund of property tax
in the amount of $1,615.21 payable to D&J Alexander Management LP due to
an overpayment. Account #987-25006-150.
44.
Consideration for
approval of the City Manager to purchase a mobile communications command
center from the Texas Association of Local Health Officials (TALHO) the sole
vendor in the amount of $110,500.00 for this emergency preparedness action for
the Health Department’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program. This will be used for an integrated
communication command center response for any potential public health
emergency. Funds are available in the
Health Department’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness Discretionary Funds
Phase II. (Approved by Operations & Finance Committees) 45. Approving
the submission of 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 $3,634,339.00 in 35th Action Year Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and $96,066.00 in CDBG Program Income;
$1,389,582.00 in 2009 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds, and
$20,006.00 in HOME Program Income; $159,838.00 in 2009 Emergency Shelter
Grant (ESG) funds; and $70,000.00 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 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 $138,494 Downpayment Assistance
($20,006 in PI)
$722,656 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 46.
Consideration to award
contract FY09-052 to the lowest bidder meeting specifications, Closner
Construction, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated amount of $1,173,418.06 for the
rehabilitation of sixty seven (67) manholes and sewer line cleaning for the
Utilities Department. The City
received a lower bid from National Works however, the recommendation is not
to award a contract to this vendor based on incomplete pricing for required
services. Funding for this project is
available in the 2008 Utility Bond. (Approved by Operations & Finance
Committees) 47.
Consideration to award a contract with Jacobs, Inc. for an amount not
to exceed $71,000.00 for the professional services to include the design of
the Haynes Storm Water Management pond and the preparation of the
implementation plan for the Killam Lake Mitigation, approved by the Army
Corps of Engineers (USACE project # 199700515) along the Chacon Creek. Funding is available in the Environmental
Services and Solid Waste Funds. (Approved
by Operations & Finance Committees) 48. Consideration
for approval of amendment no. 1 an increase of $116,570.00 to the
professional services contract with Sepulveda Associates Architects, Inc.,
Laredo, Texas for the New Laredo Fire Department Administration Center and
Site Improvements for the new replacement of Fire Station No. 8 (four bays)
with second level floor preparation for future development of the new
Emergency Operation Center (EOC). Current engineering contract amount
including this amendment no. 1 is $830,895.00. Funding is available in the
Fire Department Headquarters –2006 C.O. (Approved by Operations & Finance
Committees) XII.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND
PRESENTATIONS 49.
a.
A.
Request by Mayor Raul G. Salinas 1.
Discussion with
possible action on the status of the installation of cameras at designated parks,
pools and city facilities. (Co-sponsored by Council Member Cynthia
Liendo Espinoza) 2.
Discussion with
possible action regarding the status of canopies at the Gateway of the 3.
Status report regarding
the Animal Shelter’s overcrowding conditions and efforts to promote adoption,
with possible action. B.
Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Mike Garza 1.
Discussion with
possible action on directing the City Manager to formally request support
from Police and Fire Unions to help fund pay raises for all City employees. 2.
Discussion with
possible action on an election in November and items to be presented on the
ballot. C.
Request by
Council Member Hector “Tito” Garcia 1.
Discussion with possible action on installing speed
cushions on 2.
Presentation on this year’s D.
Request by
Council Member Dr. Michael Landeck 1.
Discussion
with possible action and report by the police chief of all issues regarding
the police department that require changes and/or readjustments in the police
department’s planning/budget as the result of the non allocation of the
expected COPS federal grant financing. 2.
Discussion
and possible action regarding the possible construction of a baseball park including
a report/presentation as a follow-up to the visit conducted by
representatives of the city council and administration at the Air Hogs
baseball stadium in E. Request by
Council Member Johnny Rendon 1.
Discussion with
possible action to obtain a cost estimate for sidewalks between 2.
Update on Bartlett Avenue
Extension Project, with possible action. F. Request by Council
Member Gene Belmares 1.
Discussion with
possible action on placement of speed humps for District VI. 2.
Status report with
possible action on a water park request for proposals for the development of
a water park in the G. Request by
Council Member Jose A. Valdez, Jr. 1.
Update and discussion
regarding the City of XIII.
STAFF REPORTS 50.
Discussion with
possible action to consider Police Officer Arturo Benavides first request for
an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073 (b) of the
Texas Local Government Code. Officer
Benavides is currently out on injury status. 51.
Discussion with
possible action to consider Police Lieutenant Pedro Sarmiento’s third request
for an extension of Injury Leave with pay in accordance with 143.073 (b) of
the Texas Local Government Code.
Lieutenant Sarmiento returned to duty on July 6, 2009. 52.
Status report on negotiations of proposed
Municipal Golf Course, with possible action. 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. 53.
Request for executive
session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.07 (1)(A) & (B) for
consultation with the City Attorney regarding pending litigation and possible
settlement of Adriana Haro, Corey Haro and Valley Association for Independent
Living v. City of Laredo, Texas; Civil Action No. L-08-CV-104, in the 54.
Request for executive
session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 to deliberate the
possible purchase and value of real property pertaining to four (4) potential
transactions. XV.
RECESS AS THE 55.
Consideration to award
annual supply contract number FY09-079: 1. To the low bidder, Petroleum Traders, Fort
Wayne, IN, in the estimated amount of $1,124,982.00 for the purchase of
unleaded and low sulfur diesel fuel, for the transit system’s fleet; or 2. To Arguindegui Oil Co., LTD., 1) Arguindegui Oil Co., LTD’s principal place of
business is in 2) Arguindegui Oil Co., LTD’s bid is within 5% of
the lowest bid and therefore the Mass Transit Board may find that Arquindegui
Oil Co., “offers the local government the best combination of contract price
and additional economic development opportunities for the local government
created by the contract award, including the employment of residents of the
local government and increased tax revenues for the local government” –TLGC
Section 271.905 (b) (2). Funding is available in the Transit Fund. (The Operations
& Finance Committees recommended Arguindegui Oil Co., Ltd as local
preference) XVI.
ADJOURN AS THE This notice was posted at the
Municipal Government Offices,
Gustavo Guevara, Jr. City
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