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CITY OF CITY COUNCIL
MEETING A-2009-R-16 CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
September 8, 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 August 10 & 11,
2009, August 17, 2009 and August 24, 2009. V.
COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Recognitions a.
Recognition of the City of 1.
2008 Corporate Sponsor (City of 2.
2008 Top Fundraiser (Mayor Raul G. Salinas) 3.
2008 Top Corporate Team (Mayor and City Council) 4.
2008 Top Corporate Team (Airport) 5.
2008 Top Team (Fire Department) 6. 2008 Corporate
Sponsor ( b.
Recognizing twelve-year-old Eduardo “Eddy” Gonzalez Montemayor as the
winning pitcher for c.
Recognizing Gabriel Lopez, President, South Texas
Afghanistan-Iraq Association, a newly established local organization that
supports our brave soldiers returning from active duty abroad. d.
Recognizing Communiqués a. Presentation by City of b. Invitation by the 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.
Public hearing and introductory
ordinance
amending the City of Laredo Health Department FY 2008-2009 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
$256,252.00 in program income for the term period of September 1, 2009
through August 31, 2010. (Approved by
Operations & Finance Committees) 2.
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 $187,752.00 in funds
from the Texas Department of State Health Services, and an estimated
$22,227.00 from Program Income for continuation of the Health
Department-Tuberculosis Elimination Program for the term period of September
1, 2009 through August 31, 2010; and authorizing the City Manager to execute
the contract. (Approved by Operations & Finance Committees) 3.
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 $188,100.00 in funds
from the Department of Health and Human Services-Health Resources and
Services Administration to purchase equipment and software to convert the
existing record documents system into an electronic data management system
for the Health Department-Environmental Health Services Division for the term
period from September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2010. (Approved by Operations & Finance Committees) 4.
Public hearing and introductory
ordinance amending
the Laredo Land Development Code of the City of Laredo, by: amending Article
IV, Zoning Regulations, Section 24.63.2, Permitted Uses, Page IV-7, to delete
Registered Family Home and replace with Registered Child-Care Home/Licensed
Child Care Home; amending Article IV, Zoning Regulations, Section 24.63.2,
Permitted Uses, Page IV-11, to amend Child Day Care (7 or more) to Child Day
Care (13 or more); and amending Appendix A, Definitions; to delete the
definition of Registered Family Home and add the definition of Child-Care
Home Types (registered and licensed) and providing for publication and
effective date. 5.
Public hearing and introductory
ordinance amending
City of Laredo Code of Ordinance, Chapter 31, Article III, Division 4, water
conservation as follows: §
reducing
the Gallons Per Capita Per Day (GPCD) consumption by 20% from a four (4) year
average of 190 GPCD to 150 GPCD by the year 2019 §
requiring
that no person shall be allowed to open or close a fire hydrant or fire
hydrant meter without having a training and certificate from the Utilities Department
for having completed a mandatory training with the exception of the City of
Laredo Fire Department when conducting trainings at the fire training
facility located at Pinto Valle; §
allowing
no more than two (2) written warnings before the first citation can be issued
for violations of this ordinance; §
increasing
penalty from a range of $20.00-$100.00 to a flat $500.00 per violation per
day, with 50% of each fine collected to be deposited in a water conservation
fund to be used only for programs related to water conservation; §
establishing
fees for wasting water $5.00 for the 1st citation; $10.00–2nd
citation; $20.00-3rd citation; $40.00-4th citation plus
a notice of disconnection of services; $80.00-5th citation and
disconnection of services; 6th citation $320.00 with each
additional fine increasing in increments of $160.00; §
requiring
xeriscape for all new construction including public facilities; §
prohibiting
turf grass in parkways, narrow strips of land, medians, sloped areas (except
for erosion control), and in entrances within new residential or commercial
sites, applicable to construction begun after effective date of this
ordinance; §
adopting an outdoor water use schedule that limits
use to three (3) days per week, year round; §
allowing
an additional hour of water use in the morning and evening; §
allowing
for outdoor water use at any time only during the assigned days of winter
months as defined in the ordinance; §
expanding
the days for washing vehicles to include Saturdays and Sundays at any time
using a bucket, hand held hose with a positive shut off nozzle, and a hose
bibb vacuum breaker (check valve) connected to faucet; §
allowing
the washing of hard surfaced areas by using a high pressure washer only; §
vehicle
washing fundraisers for schools, non-profit or charitable organizations will
require an application with the utilities director and a $10.00 permit fee; §
new
swimming pools, splash parks and all other water parks shall be equipped with
filtration, pumping and recirculation systems; providing for publication,
severability and an effective date (Approved
by Operations Committee. The Finance
Committee recommended the item be discussed by the entire Council) (AS
AMENDED) 6.
Public hearing and introductory
ordinance
amending Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinance in order to adopt the 2009
version of six codes: 1. Adopting the 2009
edition of the International Building Code by amending section 7-1 and 7-2; 2. Adopting the 2009
edition of the International Mechanical Code, by amending section 7-4; 3. Adopting the 2009
edition of the International Residential Code by amending section 7-7; 4. Adopting the 2009
edition of the International Property Maintenance Code by amending section
7-8; 5. Adopting the
International Energy Conservation Code by amending section 7-9; 6. Adoption the 2009
edition of the International Existing Building Code, by amending section
7-10; And providing for an effective
date. (Approved by Operations
Committee) 7.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Chapter 25 of the Code
of Ordinance of the City of Laredo, entitled Plumbing by amending section
25-3 thereby Adopting the 2009 edition of the International Plumbing Code,
Amending section 25-6 International Fuel Gas Code, thereby adopting
the 2009 edition of the International
Fuel Gas Code, amending section 25-7 Private Disposal Code, thereby
adopting the 2009 edition of the International
Private Sewage Disposal Code; and
repealing all ordinances and /or parts of ordinance in conflict therewith;
providing for publication and effective date. (Approved by Operations Committee) 8.
Public hearing and introductory
ordinance to
adopt the proposed Annual Budget for fiscal year 2009-2010 by appropriating
the proposed revenues, expenditures and balances reported therein for the
year beginning October 1, 2009 and ending September 30, 2010, consistent with
the financial plan described in said Annual Budget (see Exhibit A) and
motions approved by City Council at public workshops (see Exhibit B) and
authorizing the City Manager to implement said Annual Budget. 9.
Public hearing and introductory
ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 2005-O-304 authorizing the issuance of a Conditional
Use Permit for maintenance and parts for forklifts on Lots 11 & 12, Block
432, Eastern Division, located at 10.
Second public hearing for the adoption of a tax rate of
$0.637000 per $100 value for the Tax Year 2009. The tax rate will provide revenue for the
general fund and debt service. The
rate includes $0.512772 per $100 value for Maintenance and Operation and
$0.124228 per $100 value for Sinking Fund of the Debt Service and is
estimated to generate a tax levy of $66,883,941.00. The City Council is scheduled to vote on
the tax rate on September 15, 2009 at 12:00 noon and September 21, 2009 at
5:30 pm at the City Council Chambers located at 11.
Public hearing Consideration to adopt the
2010-2014 Capital Improvement Program of the City of 12.
Public hearing and adoption of
Resolution No. 2009-R-103 Adopting the City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan without amendment in
accordance with Article IX, Section 9.03 of the Charter of the City of
Laredo. (Approved by Operations &
Finance Committees) (Recess) (Press Availability) VII.
INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 13.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute an assignment
of lease for Building No. 1006 from International Dairy Products, Inc. to
Rodolfo Lozano Garza located at 4608 Daugherty Avenue at the Laredo
International Airport, approved on July 1, 2002, by Ordinance No. 2002-O-141
and as amended on December 2, 2002, by Ordinance No. 2002-O-307 and as
further amended on November 5, 2007, by Ordinance No. 2007-O-230. Lessee
wishes to assign the lease agreement from International Dairy Products, Inc.
to Rodolfo Lozano Garza. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and
in effect; providing for an effective date. (Approved by
Operations Committee) 14.
Authorizing
the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to Ground Lease (Cellular
Tower) by and between the City of Laredo, a municipal corporation (Landlord),
and AT&T Mobility Texas LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
(Tenant) formerly known as or a successor-in-interest to LAR-TEX Cellular
Telephone Company, Inc.; dated September 1, 1996 and attached hereto; to
allow Landlord to modify Landlord’s existing communications equipment
described in Exhibit C of Lease with communications equipment as described in
Exhibit C-1,therefore replacing Exhibit C with Exhibit C-1; and to allow
Tenant to modify the Notice Section thereof; all other terms and conditions
remain. (Approved by Operations Committee) 15.
Authorizing
the City Manager to execute a Foreign Trade Zone Operator Agreement with (as
listed below) as Zone Site Operator located at (respective addresses); effective October 1, 2009 and ending September
30, 2014. Providing for activation, administration, annual and transaction
fees to be paid to the City. Proposed FTZ Operators: 14. T.F.S. Customs Broker, Inc. – 8311
Killam Blvd – Site III 15. T.F.S. Customs Broker, Inc. – 14625
Archer – Site III 16. 18. ED Group and TFS
Customs Broker, Inc*-8502 Killam Industrial Blvd-Site III (Approved by Operations Committee) 16.
Authorizing the City Manager to convey the “Surface Only” at its
adjusted market value of $20,835.00 for certain property described as: 1. A 13,890 sq. ft.
(03179 of an acre) tract of land, more or less, out of that former section of
Burnside Street between Santa Rita and Vidaurri Avenues, to John M. McBain
and wife, Patricia G. McBain, provided that the City of Laredo retain the
entire tract as a utility easement for all utilities; said tract being
situated in the Western Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, being
generally described on attached Exhibit “A”; and, 2. Approving the
submitted post closure Property Improvement Plan described in Exhibit “B”,
which is in compliance with Section 10 of the Street Closing/Sales Policy
Handbook, and providing for an effective date. (Approved by
Operations Committee) VIII.
FINAL 17.
2009-O-146 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of 2009-O-152 Amending the City of Laredo
Health Department FY 2008-2009 annual budget by appropriating revenues and
expenditures in the amount of $230,491.00 from 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 $76,627.00 for the period from September 1, 2009 through August 31,
2010. 2009-O-153 Authorizing the City Manager
to accept a contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services and
appropriating revenues and expenses in the amount of $74,582.00 for the
Community Preparedness Section/Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP)
Discretionary Fund Phase II for the support of PHEP activities in particular
the Early Warning Infectious Disease Surveillance (EWIDS) Program and
bio-safety level III laboratory for the term period beginning July 24, 2009
through November 30, 2009. 2009-O-154
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of IX.
RESOLUTIONS
18.
2009-R-091 Authorizing the City Manager to submit an
application to the United States Foreign-Trade Zones Board for a temporary
boundary modification on behalf of International Trade & Commerce, Inc.,
in accordance with Ordinance No. 2000-O-183 dated July 24, 2000. The
Temporary Boundary Modification consists of temporarily transferring the
designation of 1.10 acres from the City of 19.
2009-R-098 Authorizing the City Manager to
enter into and execute an interlocal agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A,
between the City of 20.
2009-R-099 Expressing the City of 21. 2009-R-105 Supporting
the County of Webb’s project for first time water and wastewater improvement
to the Colonia known as the Felix Vela Tract, situated south of the City of
Rio Bravo, within the Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of
Laredo and within the Certificate and Convenience of Necessity (CCN) of Webb
County and authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents. The 22. 2009-R-107
Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant
application to the Federal Aviation Administration to be known as Grant No.
60 in the amount of $2,000,000.00 and to accept said grant, if offered, for
the Airport Noise Abatement Program at the Laredo International Airport. The
City’s local match in the amount of $105,264.00 (5%) is available as follows:
$82,795.00 through the land purchased in FY2006 (Rash Tract) and $22,469.00
from the Airport Construction Fund. (Approved by Finance
Committee) X.
MOTIONS 23.
Consideration to award
a contract to Dell Computers, Inc., Austin, Texas through the Texas
Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Program in
the amount of $105,274.17 for the purchase and installation of hardware and
software for a virtual desktop and server environment. This equipment is to be installed at the
City of 24.
Authorizing the City
Manager to sign a Geophysical Survey Agreement with Geokinetics USA, Inc.,
for the latter for seismic testing on 1,406 acres, more or less, of City
owned property outside the city limits in North Laredo to the west of the Uniroyal
tract, purchased in 2003 in
consideration for payment of $25.00 an acre for a total of $35,153.33, and
the form and content of such agreement which is attached as Exhibit 1; and
the permission is given for a period of not more than six (6) months from
date of agreement. (Approved by Operations Committee) 25.
Approval of a Rooftop License Agreement between Pinnacle Towers III,
LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and the City of Laredo for the use
of space at the Hamilton Hotel, more fully described in Exhibit A to said
agreement; to install, operate and maintain equipment, more fully described
in Exhibit B to said agreement; as part of the City of Laredo’s Wi-Fi
Project. The initial term of this agreement will
be five (5) years commencing on September 9, 2009 and ending on September 8,
2014; term shall automatically extend for two (2) renewal periods of five (5)
years each unless either party provides written notice to the other of its
election not to renew one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the end of
the current term. Basic rent shall be five hundred and 00/100 ($500.00) per
month with a CPI increase on the first anniversary of the term commencement
date and every anniversary of the term commencement date thereafter. (Approved
by Operations Committee) 26.
Award of a construction contract to the lowest bidders Granbury
Contracting and Utilities, Inc.; Granbury, Texas in the amount of $61,900.00
for Phase “A” and Price Construction, Ltd, Big Springs, Texas in the amount
of $56,292.00 for Phase “B” for the TxDot Water and Wastewater Relocation
Bores under LP 20 & SH 359 respectively. The improvements consist of a
16”PVC C905 DR18 water line with a 30” steel casing under 27.
Consideration for approval of change order #4 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
$943,252.69 for the installation of the Automatic Meter Readers (AMR) at the
Colonias located at the SH 359 and Mines Road Planning Area. The construction contract time is extended
for an additional 120 calendar days.
The revised contract amount is $5,686,474.59. 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
& Finance Committees) 28.
Authorizing the City Manager to amend the engineering services
contract with Dannenbaum Engineering Company—Laredo, LLC in the amount of
$35,000.00 for a new total amount of $7,976,312.66 to perform the
Environmental Information Document (EID) in relation to the new 20 MGD El
Pico Water Treatment Plant in northwest Laredo. Funding is available in the 2008 Utility
Bond. (Approved by Operations
Committee) 29.
Award of a construction contract to the lowest bidder Whitestone
Construction Ltd., in 30.
Consideration for acceptance of the Cuatro Vientos 2.0 Million Gallon
Elevated Storage Tank Project, and approval of final payment in the amount of
$127,487.40 to Landmark Structures I, L.P., Fort Worth, Texas. The final contract amount is $2,553,106.43. Funding is available in Waterworks Construction
and Bond Retainage Accounts. (Approved
by Operations & Finance Committees) 31.
Consideration for approval of Change Order #1 in the amount of
$233,150.39 to QroMex Construction Co., Inc., Granite Shoals, Texas, for the
SH 359 Work Order #2 Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection for Pueblo
Nuevo Improvement Project, subject to the approval of the Texas Water
Development Board. The construction
time is amended from 305 to 335 calendar days to reflect the contract time
approved in the original contract agreement.
This change order consists of improvements to the HWY 359 Booster
Station that serves the Colonias located on Highway 359. The revised contract amount is
$2,570,719.89. Funding is available in
the Colonias Fund. (Approved by Operations
& Finance Committees) 32.
Ratifying the authorization by the City Manager’s approval of the
services rendered by Qro-Mex Construction Company in the amount of $73,500.00
for the emergency repairs of two (2) collapsed manholes on HWY 83 in 33.
Consideration for acceptance, final payment and release of retainage
in the amount of $78,885.67 to CG Construction, Inc., DBA CC Construction,
for the construction of the McPherson Lift Station. Funding for the release of retainage is in
the 1998 & 2006 Sewer Bond. (Approved
by Operations & Finance Committees)
34.
Consideration to award contract FY09-074 to the lowest bidder meeting
specifications, Standard Cement Materials, 35.
Consideration to authorize the purchase of one (1), pothole patcher
and one (1), GMC cab and chassis for the pothole patcher unit from
Freightliner of Laredo, Texas, in the total amount of $124,785.00 through the
BuyBoard’s cooperative purchasing program’s contract pricing. The pothole patcher will be assigned to the
Utilities Department. Funding is available
from 2008 Certificates of Obligation bond proceeds. (Approved by Operations & Finance Committees) 36.
Consideration to renew contract number FY08-088 awarded to HD Supply
Waterworks, 37.
Consideration to cancel the following contracts awarded to Grant
Environmental Group, 1. Contract FY06-085 awarded in the
amount of $98,628.00 for the rehabilitation of the Laredo-Colombia Wastewater
Treatment Plant’s main lift station. 2. Contract FY06-086 awarded in
the amount of $168,580.00 for repairs to the Zacate Creek Wastewater
Treatment Plant’s bio clarifiers. The scope of these projects will
be considered in the future in different projects. (Approved by Operations & Finance Committees) 38.
Authorizing the City Manager to acquire
through negotiations from Manuel Perez and Herminia O. Perez, the surface only
of a 6.1608 acre tract in northwest Laredo as described by metes and bounds
in attached Exhibit “A” for drainage improvements for the benefit of the
general public, said parcel to be acquired through 2007 Certificate of Obligation
bond funds in the amount of $140,000.00 plus closing costs. As part of
negotiations, the owner requested that he be provided a grazing lease on the
property, renewable annually and not to exceed five (5) years. Funding for
this acquisition is available in the Environmental Services Fund. (Approved by Operations & Finance Committees) 39.
Consideration for approval of the River Road Drainage Pipe Replacement
Project as complete, and approval of Change Order No. 1 a decrease of
$1,068.00 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place,
release of retainage and approval of final payment in the amount of
$63,289.50 to Troy Construction, LLC., Houston, Texas. Final construction contract amount is
$1,265,790.00. Funding is available in
the 2007 40.
Consideration for approval of the Upper Zacate Creek Multipurpose
Detention Pond Project – Phase A as complete, and approval of Change Order
No. 2 an increase of $365.00 for the balance of quantities actually
constructed in place, release of retainage, and approval of final payment in
the amount of $198,102.05 to Jimmy Closner & Sons Construction Company,
Laredo, Texas. Final construction
contract amount is $1,426,491.10.
Furthermore, liquidated damages assessed for late completion and accepted
by Contractor is (110 calendar days at $770.00/ day) - $85,000.00 to be
deducted as follows: $35,000.00 for in-kind work and $50,000.00 deduct from
final payment, therefore, net final payment is $148,102.05. Funding is available in the 2007 Environmental
Services C.O. (Approved by Operations &
Finance Committees) 41.
Authorizing the City Manager to amend the 2005 HOME Investment
Partnership, Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Contract with
the Laredo-Webb Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) by amending Section 22,
allowing Exhibit 1: Project Budget to reflect the actual cost of construction
plus the value of the land by increasing the sales price for each of the
homes from $85,000.00 to $105,470.00. (Approved
by Operations & Finance Committees) 42.
Authorizing the issuance of a permit to Texas A & M International
University Alumni Association for the installation of two (2) banners,
located across 43.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement for E 9-1-1
Public Safety Answering Point Services and Automatic Location Information
Maintenance Services between the City of Laredo as Administrator for South
Texas Development Council (STDC) and individually the Counties of Webb,
Starr, Jim Hogg, and Zapata, and Cities of Roma, Rio Grande City, and Laredo
for the period beginning September 1, 2009 and ending August 31, 2011. 44.
Authorizing the City Manager to enter into contract and award 2008
Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) funds made available
by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of (1)
$538,485.00 to the Bethany House, (2) $331,699.00 to Webb County, and (3)
$609,792.00 to Catholic Social Services to provide short or medium term
rental assistance, security deposits, utility deposits, utility payments,
moving cost assistance, motel and hotel vouchers and housing relocation and stabilization services to qualifying
individuals and families residing within the City of Laredo, who are homeless
or on the verge of becoming homeless. (Approved
by Operations & Finance Committees) 45.
Consideration to authorize an initial eight (8) week study by Chevron
Energy Solutions in order to determine areas within the City that would
benefit from an energy reduction recommendation on City buildings, equipment,
development of a water meter energy management program, unaccountable water
review, and energy conservation feasibility.
The initial phase has no financial impact to the City. (Approved by Operations & Finance Committees)
46.
Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Las
Islitas LLC for the development of the Municipal Golf Course on 270 acres in
West Webb County to be donated by the land owners representing Las Islitas
and other terms and considerations defined in this agreement and proposal
submitted by Las Islitas Farms; 1. Donation of 270
acres for the golf course, additional 120 acres for recreational use 2. Lease of 500 acre
feet per year of Class A Rio Grande River water rights for $1.00 per year for
a term of 20 years with one (1) additional 5 year option under the same terms
and one additional 5 year option with terms to be negotiated 3. Cash
contributions of $1,000,000.00 to the Project cost. XI.
GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND
PRESENTATIONS 47.
a.
A. Request by Mayor
Raul G. Salinas 1. Presentation
by Dr. Hector F. Gonzalez, Health Department Director, on the operations of the new
Bio-Safety Level III Laboratory. B. Request by
Council Member Hector “Tito” Garcia 1.
Discussion with possible action to consider hiring a staff person to be
paid by the City to work with Congressman Henry Cuellar’s office staff in
Washington, DC on City of Laredo issues. (Co-sponsored by Gene Belmares) C. Request by Council Member Juan Narvaez 1.
Presentation by AB
Barrera and Paco Barrientos recapping the Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau
domestic advertisement campaign. D. Request by Council Member Johnny Rendon 1.
Discussion
with possible action on the paving of E. Request by Council Member Gene Belmares 1.
Discussion with
possible action to consider exchanging land with 2.
Discussion with
possible action on enforcing City Ordinances related to the posting of advertising
notices on light poles, telephone poles, traffic control boxes and other related
right-of-way structures. 3.
Discussion with
possible action on providing Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) irrigation
cost per one thousand equal to or less than what is charged to Laredo Country
Club or Casa Blanca. (Co-sponsored by Council Member Johnny Rendon) 4.
Discussion with
possible action on providing in-kind services for the Texas A&M
International University (TAMIU) 2009 Autmus Fest. F. Request by Council Member Jose A. Valdez, Jr. 1.
Discussion with
possible action on installing speed cushions in District 7 as part of the
initial pilot program. 2.
Discussion with
possible action regarding traffic issues on G. Request by Council Member Cynthia Liendo Espinoza 1.
Discussion with possible action on using District 8
discretionary funds for improvements to XII.
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. 48.
Request for executive
session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.072 to deliberate on
the negotiations for the acquisition of 49.
Request for executive
session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1)(A) to consult
with City Attorney on contemplated litigation with regard to XIII.
RECESS AS THE 50.
2009-LMHC-001 Authorizing the City Manager to submit and enter into a
Memorandum of Agreement attached hereto, between the Laredo Municipal Housing
Corporation and Frontier Associates LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company
for the purpose of administering a Weatherization Grant Program providing for
the replacement of complete central air conditioning and heating units,
insulation, and other weatherization items at the Jose Flores Duplexes. The grant will provide up to $6,500.00 per
unit, to include an eight percent (8%) administrative fee paid to the Corporation. (Approved by Operations
& Finance Committee) XIV.
RECESS AS THE 51. Public hearing and
introductory ordinance amending Article XII, Chapter
19, Division 2, and 5, Sections 19-562(c) and 19-601.12, of the Code of
Ordinances. a. Division 2, Section 19-562 (c) fares
for fixed transit service (1) Adult fare from $1.25 to $1.50 (2) Persons 62 or over or with disabilities with El Metro identification card: · peak hours from $0.10 to $0.35 (peak hours: 5:30 am to 9:00 am and 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday) · non peak hours from free to $0.35 (non peak hours: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and after 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Saturday, Sunday & holidays) (3) Half fare for Medicare recipients $0.75 (4) Children (over 5 and under 12 years of age) from $0.25 to $0.50 (5) Students fare from $1.00 to $1.25 (6) Transfers will be eliminated (7) Express route service from $1.25 to $1.50
b. Division 5, Section 19-601.12 paratransit
fares (1) Increase the cost per trip from $.75 to $1.00 (2) Increase the cost for guest per trip from $.75 to $1.00 (3) Paratransit fare coupons from (20) trips/$15.00 to (10) trip tickets/$10.00 providing for effective date and for publication. 52.
2009-RT-008 Authorizing the City of Laredo to file an
application, with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit
Administration, Section 5309 Earmark E-2007-BUSP-0590, Project ID TX-04-0047-00
in the amount of $714,000.00 in federal match, and $178,500.00 in local match
for improvements to Laredo Transit Hub; and authorizing the City Manager to
execute all related documents. (Approved by Operations &
Finance Committees) 53.
Consideration for
approval of the El Metro City-Wide Sidewalk Improvements (15 Blocks) as
complete, and approval of Change Order No. 1 a decrease of $8,862.35 for the
balance of quantities actually constructed in place, release of retainage,
and approval of final payment in the amount of $14,743.22 to ALC
Construction, Inc., Laredo, Texas.
Final construction contract amount is $69,762.15. Funding is available in the Transit 2008
New Freedom Grant. (Approved by Operations Committee) 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,
Gustavo Guevara, Jr. City
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