CITY OF LAREDO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110 HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS
5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
A98-R-02 JANUARY 19, 1998
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. City Council Meeting of November 18, 1997
City Council Meeting of December 1, 1997
City Council Meeting of December 15, 1997
City Council Meeting of December 19, 1997
City Council Meeting of December 22, 1997
V. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
3. Closing as a public easement a 227.50 square feet parcel of land more
or less (3.5' x 65') out of the 700 block of Hendricks Avenue between
Cortez and Guatemozin Streets, said parcel of land being encroached by
the improvements of the abutting property being the North 1/2 of Lot
1, Block 605, Eastern Division, City of Laredo, County of Webb, and
authorizing the sale of "The Surface Only" of said parcel of land at
the adjusted fair market value of $395.85 and authorizing the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey fee
simple title to Irma Yolanda Garcia and providing for an effective
date.
4. Establishing a 20 MPH maximum speed limit zone on Springfield Avenue
from 150 feet south of Bustamante Street to 150 feet north of Ryan
Street during the specified hours of operation starting at 7:15 A.M.
to 8:30 A.M., and 2:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. to provide for a safer
crossing of students attending Alma Pierce Elementary school,
prescribing penalties for violations and providing for publication and
effective dates.
VI. FINAL READINGS
5. 98-O-001 Closing as a public easement a 15 foot wide section of
Diana Avenue between Hillside Road and Aurora Street
dedicated as a public easement as per the Jesus G.
Sepulveda Replat of Block Four (4), Calton Gardens
Subdivision, Number One (1), Northern Division of the City
of Laredo, County of Webb, Texas recorded in Volume 2, Page
201 of the Webb County Plat Records and upon closing of the
street, the City will retain the entire property as a
utility easement and providing for an effective date.
(City Council)
6. 98-O-002 Street Improvements Project 60; declaring the necessity for
and ordering the paving and improvements of certain streets
in the City of Laredo, Texas; approving the Street Paving
Assessment Roll and cost estimates as prepared by the City
Engineer; and directing the City Secretary to file this
ordinance with the County Clerk as a notice of its
enactment and ordering and setting a public hearing on the
17th day of February 1998. (City Council)
7. 98-O-003 Adopting the provisions of the return to work policies and
procedures for all city employees including civil service
employees pursuant to their collective bargaining agreement
and civil service rules and authorizing the City Manager to
implement the policies and procedures identified herein
pursuant to the City of Laredo's Code of Ordinances.
(City Council)
8. 98-O-004 Authorizing the City Manager to grant a Right-of-Entry
Permit to the U.S. Government for military construction,
training, and operations in the area encompassed by the
following City-owned blocks, including any public right-of-
way abutting said blocks: all of Block 672A WD, all of
Block 666 WD, all of Block 677 WD, all of Block 667 WD, all
of Block 676 WD, all of Block 668 WD, all of Block 675 WD,
all of Block 669 WD, all of Block 670 WD, all of Block 671
WD, all of Block 672 WD, all of Block 660 WD, all of Block
659 WD, all of Block 657 WD, all of Block 658 WD, all of
Block 645 WD, all of Block 644 WD, all of Block 630 WD, all
of Block 629 WD, all of Block 416 WD, all of Block 415 WD,
all of Block 414 WD, all of Block 425 WD, and all of Block
426 WD. Said Right-of-Entry Permit being described and
providing for an effective date. (City Council)
9. 98-O-005 Rescinding Ordinances dated December 22, 1981, closing,
vacating, and abandoning as a public easement that portion
of San Ignacio Avenue between Matamoros and Houston Streets
in the Western Division of the City of Laredo, Webb County,
Texas; and Ordinance dated June 21, 1982, authorizing the
City Manager to enter into the necessary contract and to
execute a deed for certain City property formally known as
the 800 block of San Ignacio Avenue between Houston and
Matamoros Streets to Pablo Lozano and hereby reopening as a
public easement the above mentioned street and providing
for an effective date. (City Council)
10. 98-O-006 Authorizing the City Manager to accept modification of
lease agreement to an existing lease with Panorama
Broadcasting Company approved by Ordinance 84-O-160b; which
was previously executed November 29, 1995 without City
Council authorization. (City Council)
11. 98-O-007 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a certain lease
agreement between the City of Laredo, as lessor, and the
Laredo Children's Museum, Inc., a Texas Non-profit
Corporation, as lessee, for a tract of land containing
approximately 3.5189 acres or approximately 153,283.28
square feet, located at the New Laredo Public Library site
located at the intersection of McPherson Road and Sandman
Road, for a primary term of twenty-five (25) years
commencing January 5, 1998, through January 4, 2023, at the
annual rental rate of ten and no/100 dollars ($10.00) with
one (1) twenty five (25) year renewal option.
(City Council)
12. 98-O-008 Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents to effectively convey title to the State of Texas
to the "Surface Only" of two parcels of land at the
intersection of IH35 and FM3464 (Milo Interchange) for the
construction of two turning lanes. Said parcels being
situated in Porcion 20, Webb County, Texas; being generally
described below and more particularly described by metes
and bounds;
PARCEL 1 - Being a 15,678.00 square feet (0.35992 of an
acre) tract of land, more or less, out of and a part of the
Barbara T. Fasken 489.11 acre tract of land lying and
being in Porcion 20, Abstract 48, original grantee,
Bautista Garcia, as executed by Palafox Exploration Company
to Barbara T. Fasken by deed dated December 17, 1984, and
recorded in Volume 1089, Pages 391-392, Webb County Real
Property Records, save and except 8.68 acres conveyed to
the State of Texas by deed recorded in Volume 1308, Pages
728-735, Webb County Real Property Records.
PARCEL 2 - Being a 5,000.00 square feet (0.1148 of an acre)
tract of land, more or less, out of and a part of the
Barbara T. Fasken 489.11 acre tract of land lying and
being in Porcion 20, Abstract 48, original grantee,
Bautista Garcia, as executed by Palafox Exploration Company
to Barbara T. Fasken by deed dated December 17, 1984, and
recorded in volume 1089, Pages 391-392, Webb County Real
Property Records, save and except 8.68 acres conveyed to
the State of Texas by deed recorded in Volume 1308, Pages
728-735, Webb County Real Property Records.
(Mario G. Alvarado)
13. 98-O-009 Amending the City of Laredo's Special Police Program
1997/1998 manyears by reclassifying two police officers from
general fund to Special Police Program for the Local Law
Enforcement Block Grant from the U.S. Department of
Justice. This grant will be in its second year of funding
for the period of October 1, 1997 through September 30,
1998. (City Council)
14. 98-O-010 Ordinance transferring Designated Fund Balance for
Construction to the Bridge Construction Projects for Fiscal
Year 1997-98 and amending the City of Laredo's 1997-1998
Bridge Construction Fund for said purpose in the amount of
$371,061.00, and authorizing the City Manager to implement
said budget. (City Council)
15. 98-O-011 To create a special revenue fund in accordance with the
provisions of the new proposed hazardous material ordinance
which requires that all fees collected shall revert to a
hazardous materials management permit fund and shall be used
for the purpose of administering and enforcing the
provisions of such ordinance and for the planning and
development of hazardous materials emergency response
measures. (City Council)
16. 98-O-012 Amending the City of Laredo's 1997-1998 annual budget by
increasing estimated revenues and appropriations in the
general fund by $3,445.20, and authorizing the City Manager
to implement said budget, providing for publication and
effective date. (City Council)
17. 98-O-013 Amending the contract with the Texas Department of Health
and budget in the amount of $78,916.00, for the HIV/AIDS
Prevention, Counseling and Partner Elicitation/Notification
(PCPE) Project of the City of Laredo Health Department for
the period beginning January 1, 1998, through December 31,
1998. (City Council)
18. 98-O-014 Amending the City of Laredo's 1996-1997 Annual Budget in the
amount of $62,712.00, for additional salary, overtime,
fringe benefit costs and direct operating expenses for the
Multi-Financial Disruption Task Force awarded by the Office
of National Drug Control Policy for the period of July 1,
1997 and ending June 30, 1998. (City Council)
19. 98-O-015 Repealing Ordinance No. 97-O-275 and amending the City of
Laredo's 1997-1998 annual budget authorizing the
reclassification of one (1) Lieutenant for one (1) additional
Captain, reclassification of two (2) Sergeants for two (2)
additional Lieutenants, reclassification of three (3)
Investigators for three (3) additional Sergeants, and
reclassification of (10) Police Officers/Cadets for ten (10)
additional Investigator positions at the Laredo Police
Department and authorizing the City Manager to implement said
budget. (City Council)
VII. RESOLUTIONS
20. 98-R-010 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application
to the Governor's Office for funding of personnel and direct
operating expenses for a Multi-Agency Narcotics Task Force
in the amount of $830,135.00, with the City designating
$423,985.00, in matching funds for a total of $1,254,120.00,
and authorizing the City Manager to sign any and all
documents pertaining to this grant application.
21. 98-R-011 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from the
Texas Department of Health in the amount of $173,829.00 for
the Immunization Action Plan Project of the City of Laredo
Health Department for the period beginning January 1, 1998,
through December 31, 1998.
22. 98-R-012 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from the
Texas Department of Health in the amount of $142,492.00, for
the Neural Tube Defects Project of the City of Laredo Health
Department for the period beginning October 1, 1997, through
September 30, 1998.
23. 98-R-014 Concurring with the findings of the Environmental Assessment
regarding Loop 20 (F.M. 3464) from I.H. 35 to the proposed
Laredo Northwest International Bridge and urging the Texas
Department of Transportation to initiate construction of
this project in order to coincide with the construction
timetable of the Laredo Northwest International Bridge.
24. 98-R-015 Authorizing the City Manager of the City of Laredo to accept
an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to
widen and reconstruct the South Meadow Bridge at Chacon
Creek and to authorize the City Manager to execute the
necessary documents.
25. 98-R-017 Canvassing the returns of the Special Election held on
January 17, 1998; approving the results; and ordering a
Special Run-Off Election, if necessary.
26. 98-R-018 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount
of $15,000.00, for the Speed STEP grant from the Texas
Department of Transportation. The Texas Department of
Transportation's contribution will be $9,750.00, with the
City designating $5,250.00, in matching funds. These funds
reflect the remaining balance awarded to the Laredo Police
Department. The funding for this grant will be from October
1, 1997 through September 30, 1998.
27. 98-R-019 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount
of $10,000.00, for the Occupant Protection STEP grant from
the Texas Department of Transportation. The Texas
Department of Transportation's contribution will be
$5,000.00, with the City designating $5,000.00, in matching
funds. These funds reflect the remaining balance awarded to
the Laredo Police Department. The funding for this grant
will be from October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998.
28. 98-R-020 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount
of $37,500.00, for the "El Protector" grant from the Texas
Department of Transportation. The Texas Department of
Transportation's contribution will be $24,375.00, with the
City designating $13,125.00, in matching funds. These funds
reflect the remaining balance (75%) awarded to the Laredo
Police Department. The funding for this grant will be from
October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998.
29. 98-R-021 Appointing an interim member to the Policy Board of the
Metropolitan Planning Organization. This member will serve
for the duration of Mayor Pro-Tem Jose R. Perez, Jr.
30. 98-R-022 Requesting that the Texas Water Development Board include a
representative of the City of Laredo as a member of the
initial water planning group for area "M" of the State, and
adopting nominations, pursuant to Senate Bill No. 1 of the
75th Texas Legislature.
VIII. MOTIONS
31. Approval of bid specifications and authorization to advertise for bids
for the following:
a) Car Wash Services, Annual Contract - Public Works, Fleet
Maintenance Division
b) Dry Cleaning Services, Annual Contract, Police Department
c) Manholes/PVC Pipe - Utilities Department, Wastewater Collection
Division
d) Steel Pipe Casing - Utilities Department, Water Distribution
Division
e) Vehicles and equipment as listed in the schedule of capital outlay
from certificates of obligation for FY98
2 - 1 1/2 ton trucks with aerial device (Parks-1, Traffic 1),
2 - dump trucks (Public Works - 1, Parks -1)
1 - riding mower, with a 72 inch cutting deck (Parks)
A tentative bid award date for the Car Wash/Dry Cleaning Services,
Manholes/PVC Pipe/Steel Pipe Casing - Utilities Department is
scheduled for February 16, 1998 and for Vehicles/Equipment the bid
award is scheduled for March 2, 1998. Funding is available in the
respective Department's operating budgets.
32. Authorizing the issuance of a Request for Proposals for the West
Laredo Traffic Circulation Study. This study will analyze and
identify traffic patterns and provide alternatives for improved
circulation and the resolution of traffic congestion. It will be
funded through L.U.T.S.
33. Authorization to advertise for Request for Proposals (RFPs) for
consulting engineering services to include a feasibility study,
surveys, design and preparation of plans and specifications for the
Laredo Bridge Department Security Systems with an option for providers
of security systems to provide and install all equipment and materials
for a complete project at the three Laredo International Bridges and
the proposed Fourth International Bridge. Funding is available in the
Laredo Bridge System Toll Plaza Improvements.
34. Approval to reject the sole bid received for the Extension of a Fence
at the City of Laredo Cemetery and approval to modify the construction
plans, and re-bid the project. Funding is available in the Cemetery
Fence Improvements.
35. Authorize the rejection of all bids received for the annual contract
for ready mix concrete and authorize that new bids be solicited. New
bid specifications will be modified to include provisions for damages
caused by substandard materials and will provide for higher penalties
for failure to deliver materials within the time frame required.
36. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with the IBM
Corporation in the amount of $12,589.44, for the purpose of providing
maintenance to the AS400 computer and the uninterruptible power supply
(UPS) equipment at the Health Department for a one year period.
Funding is available from Health Department program income.
37. Award of contract to the SOLE BIDDER, Rankin Automatic Transmission,
Laredo, Texas, in the estimated amount of $50,000.00, for an annual
contract for transmission repairs for the Fleet Maintenance Division.
The bid pricing will be firm during the contract period and all repair
work will be secured on an as need basis. The price is the same as
last year.
38. Award of annual service contract to the SOLE BIDDER, Cantu Electric,
Inc., Laredo, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, for
electrical services for traffic signals and street lights (Section I);
and $100,000.00, for construction and underground work associated with
new and/or upgraded traffic signals and maintenance of street lights
(Section II).
39. Award of an annual contract to the LOW BIDDER, Gateway Auto Glass,
Laredo, Texas, in the estimated amount of $15,000.00, for providing
glass replacement service for the Fleet Maintenance Division. A total
of four bids were received for this service.
40. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDER, Juan Flores Roofing Inc., Laredo,
Texas, in the amount of $11,500.00, for roof repairs needed at the
Jefferson Street Water Treatment plant. The City received three bids
for this contract. The repairs will be completed within two weeks
after award of contract. Funding is available in the department's
operation budget.
41. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDER MEETING SPECIFICATIONS, Duro-Test
Corporation, Fairfield, NJ in the amount of $22,575.00, for the
purchase of high quality, low maintenance traffic signal lamps.
42. Award of twenty four month copier rental contract to the Xerox
Corporation and Best Office Solutions, Laredo, Texas, in the monthly
amount of $1,095.00, for providing three copiers with coin vending
devices. These three copiers will be rented in accordance to the
provisions of the State of Texas ADA copier rental contract, class
713-A3. These copiers are designed specifically for library use as
they are designed with a beveled edge so that the spines of books are
not damaged during the copying process. The monthly rental cost
includes the use of the machines, consumable supplies except paper,
and full maintenance.
43. Approval of: (1) change order no. 3, a decrease of $74,744.97, which
includes $53,900.00, for liquidated damages at the Santa Isabel
Reverse Osmosis Project, and $20,844.98, for decreased items of
construction, (2) Acceptance of the Sierra Vista 5 Million Gallon
Ground Water Storage Tank and approval of final payment in the amount
of $192,150.26, to Ramex Construction Company, Inc., Houston, Texas;
and (3) approval of retaining $32,063.71, for pending punch list items
for the completion of the Santa Isabel Reverse Osmosis Facility
Project. Final construction contract amount is $3,960,430.23. Funding
is available in the Water - Santa Isabel Waterwell and Water South
Laredo Ground Storage Tank.
44. Approval of amendment no. 2, for an amount not to exceed $9,400.00, to
the engineering contract with Structural Engineering Company (SEA),
San Antonio, Texas, for the Laredo Northwest International Bridge
(Fourth Bridge) for additional survey work made necessary by the
increase in the area for the bridgehead. The original contract amount
is $70,450.00 and this amendment brings the total contract amount to
$679,850.00. Funding is available in Bridge System Architectural Fees.
45. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the City's contract with Parsons
Brinckerhoff Quade & Douglas, Inc., for Environmental Assessment (EA)
Service associated with the Laredo Northwest International Bridge
(Fourth Bridge) and connecting roadways at an increased labor cost of
$13,861.00, plus expenses to compensate for project tasks not covered
by the current contract and to extend the contract period from January
15, 1998 to April 30, 1998. Contract price will increase from
$113,426.00, plus expenses to $127,722.00, plus expenses.
46. Renewal of lease agreement with Casa Beto, Laredo, Texas, in the
amount of $16,800.00, for the lease of a warehouse facility located at
702 Davis. This warehouse is being utilized by the Health, Finance,
Bridge, and Engineering Departments as a central storage facility of
records and documents. This will be the third year that the City has
occupied this facility. The lease cost of $0.16/sq. ft. is prorated
based on the square footage utilized by each operation.
47. Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the
Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division in the amount of
$159,543.00, with the City designating $70,343.00 in matching funds
for a total of $229,886.00, for funding a Domestic Violence Grant
under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) for the period of June 1,
1998 through May 30, 1999.
48. (1) Acceptance of the City of Laredo and the Laredo Independent School
District (LISD) Sidewalk Program (13 LISD Schools) for Buenos Aires
Elementary, Ochoa/Sanchez Elementary, J.C. Martin Elementary, D.D.
Hachar Elementary, Kawas Elementary, Ligarde Elementary, Daiches
Elementary, and Zachary Elementary Schools, for Cigarroa Middle,
Memorial Middle and Lamar Middle Schools, and also for Cigarroa and
Nixon High Schools, (2) Approval of payment in the amount of
$30,718.58, to Pete Gallegos Paving, Inc., Laredo, Texas, and (3)
Approval to retain $6,496.54 in the sidewalk program, for pending
sidewalks along Ejido Avenue at Zachary Elementary School where (LISD)
is proceeding with work on a retaining wall. Funding is available in
the Capital Improvement Fund Retainage Payable and in Capital
Improvement Fund School Sidewalks.
IX. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
49. Return of Medicare overpayment for ambulance billings for the period
of July 1, 1995, to June 30, 1996, in the amount of $137,316.01. The
overpayment is resultant from:
(A) Medicare policy that limits payments for strictly defined
medically necessary ambulance transports with periodic changes to
the definition;
(B) yet, they pay all claims as submitted and one or two years later
audit and determine how much they overpaid that must be returned.
50. Update on the status of the Colonias Facility Plan and financial
application, to update contractual provisions with the consultant,
Paul Garza and Associates with possible Request for Executive Session
pursuant to Section 551.071(1)(A) of the Texas Government Code to
consult with legal counsel concerning contemplated litigation
regarding contractual provisions with the consultant Paul Garza and
Associates, and return to open session for possible action.
51. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code to consult with legal counsel concerning the pending
litigation styled Royal Joint Venture, a Texas Joint Venture Comprised
of LPC Capital Partnership, L.C.I. Group, Inc., Sawco, Inc., a Texas
Corporation, and Modern Form Co., Inc. vs. Louis H. Bruni,
Individually and in his Official Capacity as City Council Member for
District II of the City of Laredo, the Laredo Morning Times, a
Division of the Hearst Corporation, the Hearst Corporation, NRS
Consulting Engineers, and William F. Ueckert Jr., Professional
Engineer, Individually, Civil Action No. L-95-136 in the U.S. District
Court for the Southern District of Texas, and return to open session
for possible action.
52. Presentation by Border Patrol regarding the construction of the access
road along the Rio Grande from Tex-Mex to Central Power & Light.
7:00 RECESS
X. COMMUNICATIONS
XI. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION
53. Requests by Mayor and City Councilmembers for discussion and
presentation.
A. Requests by Councilmember Louis H. Bruni
1. Presentation by Tex-Mex Railroad representatives regarding the
donation of a parcel of property situated between Arkansas Avenue and
New York Avenue to provide traffic access to area residents.
2. Status report on the Chacon Creek wastewater interceptor with possible
action.
3. Status report on the extension of Arkansas Avenue with possible
action.
B. Requests by Councilmember Alfonso "Poncho" Casso
1. Discussion and possible action regarding the hiring of Mario Martinez
and Associates as a legislative consultant for the City of Laredo.
(Co-Sponsored Cw. Consuelo Montalvo)
2. Discussion and possible action regarding the cleaning of creeks
citywide.
C. Requests by Councilmember Joe A. Guerra
1. Discussion and possible action concerning a request by Texas A&M
International University to provide additional fixed route bus service
on weekdays and implement service on Saturdays.
D. Requests by Councilmember Mario G. Alvarado
1. Report by the South Texas International Summit Committee on the Youth
Conference held on the January 8 and 9, 1998, and acknowledgment of
local businesses and entities who helped with the conference.
2. Report from staff on the Lafayette Bridge area relocation project.
XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
54. Approval of an amendment to the contract with the Texas Department of
Health and budget in the amount of $173,829.00, for the Immunization
Action Plan Project of the City of Laredo Health Department for the
period beginning January 1, 1998, through December 31, 1998.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Approval of an amendment to the contract with the Texas Department of
Health and budget in the amount of $173,829.00, for the Immunization
Action Plan Project of the City of Laredo Health Department for the
period beginning January 1, 1998, through December 31, 1998.
55. Public hearing regarding approval of an amendment to the contract with
the Texas Department of Health and budget in the amount of
$142,492.00, for the Neural Tube Defects Project of the City of Laredo
Health Department for the period beginning October 1, 1997, through
September 30, 1998.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance regarding approval of an amendment to the contract with the
Texas Department of Health and budget in the amount of $142,492.00,
for the Neural Tube Defects Project of the City of Laredo Health
Department for the period beginning October 1, 1997, through September
30, 1998.
56. Public Hearing authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas
Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 1998-B,
in the principal amount of $16,160,000.00, for the purpose of paying
all or a portion of the City's Contractual Obligation for the
construction of drainage improvements; construction of street
improvements and repairs; construction of a New Public Works Building;
repairing and remodeling the Canizalez Gym, Old Library Building, and
Municipal Court Building; acquisition of municipal vehicles and
equipment for municipal departments, together with a Landfill
Collection System, and the acquisition of land for a Municipal
Landfill, and for paying legal, fiscal, architectural, and engineering
fees in connection with such projects; and other matters relating
thereto.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas Combination Tax and
Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 1998-B, in the principal
amount of $16,160,000.00, for the purpose of paying all or a portion
of the City's Contractual Obligation for the construction of drainage
improvements; construction of street improvements and repairs;
construction of a New Public Works Building; repairing and remodeling
the Canizalez Gym, Old Library Building, and Municipal Court Building;
acquisition of municipal vehicles and equipment for municipal
departments, together with a Landfill Collection System, and the
acquisition of land for a Municipal Landfill, and for paying legal,
fiscal, architectural, and engineering fees in connection with such
projects; and other matters relating thereto.
57. Public hearing authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas
Combination Tax and Sewer System Revenue Certificates of Obligation,
Series 1998-A, in the principal amount of $6,415,000.00 for the
purpose of paying all or a portion of the City's Contractual
Obligation for improvements and extensions to the City's Sewer System,
and acquisition of land in connection therewith, and for paying legal,
fiscal, and engineering fees in connection with this project and other
matters relating thereto.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas
Combination Tax and Sewer System Revenue Certificates of Obligation,
Series 1998-A, in the principal amount of $6,415,000.00 for the
purpose of paying all or a portion of the City's Contractual
Obligation for improvements and extensions to the City's Sewer System,
and acquisition of land in connection therewith, and for paying legal,
fiscal, and engineering fees in connection with this project and other
matters relating thereto.
58. Public hearing amending the City of Laredo's 1997-1998 Annual Budget
in the amount of $345,000.00, for the sale of three motor graders to
Holt Co. of Texas under the re-purchase program and the purchase of
two new motor graders and the lease or purchase of a loader. Providing
for publication and effective date.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's 1997-1998 Annual Budget in the
amount of $345,000.00, for the sale of three motor graders to Holt Co.
of Texas under the re-purchase program and the purchase of two new
motor graders and the lease or purchase of a loader. Providing for
publication and effective date.
59. Public hearing amending the City of Laredo's 1997-1998 Annual Budget
by increasing estimated revenues and appropriations in the Paseo Del
Antiguo Laredo fund by $1,345,198.00, and authorizing the City Manager
to implement said budget, providing for publication and effective
date.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's 1997-1998 Annual Budget by
increasing estimated revenues and appropriations in the Paseo Del
Antiguo Laredo fund by $1,345,198.00, and authorizing the City Manager
to implement said budget, providing for publication and effective
date.
60. Public hearing amending the City of Laredo's 1997-1998 Annual Budget
in the amount of $15,000.00, for the Speed STEP grant from the Texas
Department of Transportation. The Texas Department of Transportation's
contribution will be $9,750.00, with the City designating $5,250.00,
in matching funds. These funds reflect the remaining balance awarded
to the Laredo Police Department. The funding for this grant will be
from October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's 1997-1998 Annual Budget in the
amount of $15,000.00, for the Speed STEP grant from the Texas
Department of Transportation. The Texas Department of Transportation's
contribution will be $9,750.00, with the City designating $5,250.00,
in matching funds. These funds reflect the remaining balance awarded
to the Laredo Police Department. The funding for this grant will be
from October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998.
61. Public hearing amending the City of Laredo's 1997-1998 Annual Budget
in the amount of $10,000.00, for the Occupant Protection STEP grant
from the Texas Department of Transportation. The Texas Department of
Transportation's contribution will be $5,000.00, with the City
designating $5,000.00, in matching funds. These funds reflect the
remaining balance awarded to the Laredo Police Department. The
funding for this grant will be from October 1, 1997 through September
30, 1998.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's 1997-1998 Annual Budget in the
amount of $10,000.00, for the Occupant Protection STEP grant from the
Texas Department of Transportation. The Texas Department of
Transportation's contribution will be $5,000.00, with the City
designating $5,000.00, in matching funds. These funds reflect the
remaining balance awarded to the Laredo Police Department. The
funding for this grant will be from October 1, 1997 through September
30, 1998.
62. Public hearing amending the City of Laredo's 1997-1998 Annual Budget
in the amount of $37,500.00, for the "El Protector" grant from the
Texas Department of Transportation. The Texas Department of
Transportation's contribution will be $24,375.00, with the City
designating $13,125.00, in matching funds. These funds reflect the
remaining balance (75%) awarded to the Laredo Police Department. The
funding for this grant will be from October 1, 1997 through September
30, 1998.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's 1997-1998 Annual Budget in the
amount of $37,500.00, for the "El Protector" grant from the Texas
Department of Transportation. The Texas Department of
Transportation's contribution will be $24,375.00, with the City
designating $13,125.00, in matching funds. These funds reflect the
remaining balance (75%) awarded to the Laredo Police Department. The
funding for this grant will be from October 1, 1997 through September
30, 1998.
XIII. MOTION TO RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MUNICIPAL HOUSING
63. Adopting Resolution No. 98-RMH-09 to amend the Articles of Amendment
to the Articles of Incorporation of the Laredo Municipal Housing
Corporation (LMHC) as recommended by the Internal Revenue Service
(IRS) in order to be considered for tax-exempt status under Section
501 (C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The LMHC Board of Directors
authorized the submit of an application for recognition of tax
exemption under Section 501 (C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code on
September 2, 1997.
XIV. MOTION TO RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
64. Authorization to solicit bids for awarding a two year uniform rental
contract for maintenance personnel. The contract will include weekly
laundry service and includes forty four employees assigned to the
maintenance division. This service is provided in accordance to the
terms of the collective bargaining agreement. A tentative bid award
date is scheduled for February 16, 1998.
65. Public hearing regarding the realignment of the El Metro #5 Marcella
bus route in order to increase its efficiency and remove a difficult
turning maneuver from Bartlett Street to Jarvis Street.
MOTION
Approval of a motion to realign the El Metro #5 Marcella bus route in
order to increase its efficiency and remove a difficult turning
maneuver from Bartlett Street to Jarvis Street.
A98-R-02(S) JANUARY 19, 1998
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
IX. CITY MANAGERS REPORT
a. Consideration and action regarding a request from The Laredo National
Bank for dedication as public right-of-way and paving improvements
with sidewalks on a strip of City property adjacent and west of the
South Laredo Fire Station and parallel to the former 2500 block of
South Malinche Avenue between Zacatecas and Chacota and to include
parking improvements and landscaping to the area South of the Fire
Station. Total cost of the City's participation is $50,000.00, to be
allocated from the 1998 C.O.'s and the dedication of the right-of-way
appraised at approximately $50,000.00, and the engineering services.
The Laredo National Bank's share is approximately $97,460.00. The
total cost of the project is $197,460.00. A presentation regarding
these improvements will be made.
THIS NOTICE WAS POSTED AT THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OFFICES, 1110 HOUSTON STREET,
LAREDO, TEXAS, AT A PLACE CONVENIENT AND READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL
TIMES. SAID NOTICE WAS POSTED ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1998 AT 5:30 P.M.
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GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR.
CITY SECRETARY