CITY OF LAREDO
CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
M2001-R-08
CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110 HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040
MARCH 19, 2001
5:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum present Mayor
Elizabeth G. Flores called the meeting
to order.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
In Attendance:
Elizabeth G. Flores, Mayor
Alfredo Agredano, Council
Member, District I
Louis H. Bruni, Council
Member, District II
John C. Galo, Council
Member, District III
Johnny Amaya, Council Member, District IV
Eliseo Valdez, Jr., Council
Member, District V
Joe A. Guerra, Mayor
Pro Tempore, District VI
Jose A. Valdez, Jr., Council
Member, District VII
Juan Ramirez, Council
Member, District VIII
Gustavo Guevara, Jr., City
Secretary
Larry Dovalina, City
Manager
Cynthia Collazo, Assistant
City Manager
Homero Martinez, Assistant
City Attorney
IV. MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of January 22, 2001.
Moved: Cm. Amaya
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
None.
Invitations
Cm. Amaya invited the
Mayor, and Council and the public to the 1st annual District IV
Scholarship Fund Raiser at the American Legion on Saunders from 11:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m.
Luis Diaz De Leon invited the Mayor, the Council and the public to
the Primavera to be held on the 24th day of March from 9 a.m. to 11
a.m. at the Los Dos Laredos Park.
Recognitions
a. Recognition of twenty
five (25) City of Laredo Firefighters for being the first class to
receive the Haz Mat Technician Certification now required by the
Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
The
following firefighters were presented with certificates for being members of
the first class to become certified as Haz-Mat technicians:
1.
Fernando Alarcon, Jr. 13. Joseph Mayers
2.
Ricardo F. Briseno 14. Manuel M. Moke
3.
Oscar Cabello 15. Gabriel D. Perez
4.
Ricardo Castillo 16. Daniel A. Pottin
5.
Roberto De Hoyos, Jr. 17. Arnoldo Puente
6.
Angel A. Garcia 18. Gilberto Ramos
7.
Pedro Garcia 19. Gerardo Rangel
8.
Raul Garcia 20. Roberto Reyna
9.
Sergio Gonzalez, Jr. 21. Luis Rubalcaba, Jr.
10. Luis A. Guzman 22. Lauro R. Salinas, Jr.
11. Jose G. Izaguirre 23. Jorge Sanchez
12. Steve E. Landin 24.
Luis F. Sosa, Jr.
25. Lee C. Thornton
Communiqués
None.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing
establishing a 15% penalty on the 2000 delinquent tax accounts as of July
1, 2001 to defray costs of collection pursuant to section 33.07
(a) of the Texas State Property Tax Code; providing for publication and
effective date.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Establishing a 15% penalty on the 2000 delinquent tax accounts as
of July 1, 2001 to defray costs of collection pursuant to section 33.07 (a) of
the Texas State Property Tax Code; providing for publication and effective
date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
2. Public hearing amending
the City of Laredo FY 2000-2001 budget in the amount of
$7,500.00 in additional funds for the Chronic Disease Prevention
Program, Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Project (BCCCP), of the City of
Laredo Health Department for the period beginning September 1, 2000, through
August 31, 2001.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the City of Laredo FY 2000-2001 budget in the amount of
$7,500.00 in additional funds for the Chronic Disease Prevention Program,
Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Project (BCCCP), of the City of Laredo
Health Department for the period beginning September 1, 2000, through August
31, 2001.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
3. Public hearing
authorizing the City Manager to execute a Budget Amendment to
appropriate State Funds from the Texas Department of
Transportation State Project No. VCR 0101 (22), Contract No. #5112256004 in the
amount of $574,793.00 providing for a local match of $166.00 from the Transit
Sales Tax Proceeds Budget Reserve Account No. 518-5162-584-9900.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Budget Amendment to
appropriate State Funds from the Texas Department of Transportation State
Project No. VCR 0101 (22), Contract No. #5112256004 in the amount of
$574,793.00 providing for a local match of $166.00 from the Transit Sales Tax
Proceeds Budget Reserve Account No. 518-5162-584-9900.
Motion to open the
public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
VIII. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND
PRESENTATIONS
4. A. Request by Council Member Alfredo Agredano
1. Discussion with
possible action on placing a traffic signal at the intersection of
HWY 83 and Cielito
Lindo Road.
Roberto Murillo, Traffic Director, reported that they have had
several meetings with United Independent School District, TxDot and the people
representing the developer to address particular concerns in that area. He added that TxDot would base their decision
on projections from a study analysis in that area. Finally, he stated that funding is in question for the traffic
signal. The cost for the light is
$90,000 if it is performed in house.
Mayor Pro Tempore Guerra stressed that Council be pro-active and correct the problems
before the results from the analysis are in.
Mayor Flores stated that the area in question is a state highway,
and they have stringent regulations that would not allow the Council to place a
traffic light without a warrant.
B. Request by Council
Member Johnny Amaya
1.
Status of traffic signal at Saunders St. and Buena Vista St., with
possible action.
Larry Dovalina, City Manager, informed the Council that the City
had set up the traffic signal without a warrant, and they were not allowed to
utilize it until the study was complete.
Roberto Murillo, Traffic Director, stated that the light will be
activated and synchronized before the end of the week.
2. Discussion on
complaints of water runoff to the intersection of Lyon St. and
Tilden St., with
possible action.
Fernando Roman, Utilities Director, reported that the City has
reactivated the water patrol and informed him that they did issue a citation in
reference to the water runoff at the intersection of Lyon St. and Tilden
St.
Motion to instruct staff to construct a concrete valley gutter
across Lyon Street and direct the flow of water along these gutters.
Moved: Cm. Amaya
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
C. Request by
Council Member Eliseo Valdez, Jr.
1. Status report on the
notice to proceed for the creek-cleaning contract at Zacate
Creek Linear Park,
with possible action.
Francisco Meza, Purchasing Agent, reported that the original bidder
rescinded his contract. He recommended
that the City award the bid to the second lowest bidder.
Motion to instruct staff to award the job to the Nick Benavides,
second lowest bidder.
Moved: Cm.
E. Valdez
Second: Cm.
Amaya
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 1
Cm. Bruni
2. Status of the
improvements to the Eistetter Park, Cruz Field Park, and other Rio
Grande Little League
Fields, with possible action.
Sergio Tijerina, Parks Superintendent, reported that the plans for
Eistetter Park were complete in February and were forwarded to TNRCC for
approval.
He added that the construction at Cruz field would be completed in
the next three weeks.
Finally, he stated that the Rio Grande Little League Fields were
graded and they were pending the backstops.
3. Status report on the
police initiatives to curb vandalism to city parks, with
possible action.
Police Chief Agustin Dovalina reported that his department is
working closely with Crime Stoppers to encourage the public to report acts of
vandalism. He stated that the vandals
are not residents of the neighborhoods but a transient that traverses through the area that has the
mentality to cause destruction. He
reemphasized the need for citizens to be civic minded enough to call and report
vandalism.
Sergio Teierina, Parks Superintendent, stated that the agenda for
the Parks and Recreational Board would include “park police” on the
agenda.
D. Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Joe A. Guerra
1.
Status report on the traffic conditions along Shiloh Blvd. as a result
of the
meetings with the various neighborhood groups, with possible action.
Roberto Murrillo, Traffic Director, reported that on February 28th
they held a meeting to discuss safer traffic conditions on Shiloh. He informed the Council of the desires of
local residents and United Independent School District. He mentioned several different options that
will be considered and said that they are currently doing traffic counts to see
if the area warrants traffic signals.
Police Chief Agustin Dovalina stated that they are conducting
random extra surveillance of the area, and they have issued over 50 citations
to area residents. They need to slow
down.
Mayor Pro Tempore Guerra requested that the item to be placed on
the agenda in two weeks.
2.
Status report on the Speed Hump Program as it concerns District VI, with
possible action.
Roberto Murillo, Traffic Director, reported that the procedures
for the speed humps have been implemented.
It requires that the residents to submit an official request for a speed
hump to the Traffic Department. He
added that when the request is submitted
there are two preliminary studies that will determine decision. The Traffic
Department will notify the property owner if the area meets the requirements
for a speed hump.
E. Request by Council Member Jose A. Valdez,
Jr.
1.
Requesting staff to prepare a cost estimate for the widening of the
entrance to
Rancho Viejo Subdivision, also known as
Rancho Viejo Drive.
Rogelio Rivera, City Engineer, reported that the cost estimate for
the widening of the entrance to Rancho Viejo Subdivision would be approximately
$120,000 to $130,000. He added that it
is on a TxDot right of way and the City will have to get their approval.
F. Request by Council Member Juan Ramirez
1. Motion to reconsider
rescinding the action of Council regarding the traffic light
on Garden St. and Salinas St. in front of Leyendecker Elementary
School, with possible action.
Mr. Rolando Sauceda,
representing the Leyendecker School PTA organization, presented a petition with
41 signatures who are against the removal of the traffic light on Garden and
Salinas.
Motion to reconsider.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to rescind the action of Council regarding the traffic
light on Garden St. And Salinas St. in front of Leyendecker Elementary School.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2. Status report on the
construction around the San Agustin Plaza, with possible
action.
Rogelio Rivera, City Engineer, reported that the majority of the
work is done by the Utilities, and they are replacing their lines and enhancing
their systems. They are working at a
very slow pace.
Larry Dovalina, City Manager, stated that we currently have a
franchise agreement with Entex. The
City and Entex will have a meeting this week to discuss strengthening the
proposed franchise. Entex stated that
the City’s requirements are burdensome.
Finally, he stated that the construction will be completed in April.
3.
Status report on the old G.S.A. Property (old import lot), with possible
action.
Cynthia Collazo, Assistant City Manager, stated that they would
address the issue when they attend the meeting in Washington in two weeks. They will inform the new Commissioners of
Public Buildings of the City’s opposition in allowing any type of business that
will allow 18-wheelers in the downtown area.
She informed the Council that the City is interested in leasing the
building.
4.
Discussion with possible action regarding the traffic study on the
downtown area.
Roberto Murrillo, Traffic Director, informed the Council that the
study would be completed by the middle of March. The consultant will give a complete presentation to the Council
on April 2, 2001.
X. FINAL READINGS OF ORDINANCES
Internet availability: //www.ci.laredo.us.tx.
Motion to waive the final reading of ordinance 2001-O-061,
2001-O-062, 2001-O-063, and 2001-O-064.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
5. 2001-O-061 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2000-2001
budget in the amount of
$148,672.00 for the HIV/AIDS Ryan White Title II Project of the
City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning April 1, 2001,
through August 31, 2001. (City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2001-O-061.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-062 Amending the
City of Laredo 2000-2001 Annual Budget in the amount of
$20,000.00 to
appropriate the consideration fees paid by proponents at the
time of their proposal
submittal to defray the cost of the privatization
study. (City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2001-O-062.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-063 An ordinance amending Ordinance #99-0-165 by
authorizing the City
Manager to execute a
Site Ground Lease Agreement Addendum to that
certain Ground Lease
between the City of Laredo and Omni America
Development Corp., dated
June 21, 1999 for additional ground space of
approximately 250.0
square feet located at the City of Laredo Calton Road
Fire Station. Annual Rent will be increased by $3,850.00
prorated to
coincide with the
anniversary of the lease commencement date and on the
first day of each year
of the lease commencement anniversary date
thereafter. All other terms and conditions of the lease
remain in full force
and effect. (City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2001-O-063.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2001-O-064 An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to
execute a lease with Laredo
Independent School District for approximately 9,216 square feet
constituting Building No. 1325 located at 4103 Maher Avenue at the Laredo
International Airport. Lease term is
for one (1) year commencing on March 1, 2001 and ending on February 28, 2002,
and may be extended for one (1) year ending on February 28, 2003. However, it is agreed by the parties that
the lease may be terminated by either party on not less than thirty (30) days'
written notice from the party terminating to the other. Monthly rent shall be $2,305.00 and will be
adjusted annually during the primary and extension term of this lease according
to changes in the Consumer Price Index; providing for an effective date. (City Council)
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2001-O-064.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XI. RESOLUTIONS
6. 2001-R-030 A resolution amending the City of Laredo
International Airport Noise
Compatibility Program Policy Guide, to include a provision that,
for homes purchased under the City of Laredo International Airport Noise
Compatibility Program, a person selling his/her property to the City of Laredo,
shall be eligible for one (1) month rent-free on the acquired property, and
that thereafter; he/she shall be required to enter into a rental agreement,
unless the replacement housing unit will be newly-constructed, in which case
the seller may have up to three (3) months rent-free.
Motion to approve Resolution
2001-R-030.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
7. 2001-R-031 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to
submit a grant application to
the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division in the
amount of $80,000.00 with the City designating $35,000.00 in matching funds for
a total of $115,000.00 for funding a Domestic Violence Grant under the Violence
Against Women Act (VAWA) for the period of June 01, 2001 through May 30, 2002.
Motion to approve Resolution
2001-R-031.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
8. 2001-R-033 A resolution declaring the City of Laredo's
opposition to the proposed
Regional Landfill on Highway 359.
Motion to approve Resolution
2001-R-033.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XII. MOTIONS
9. Consideration to cancel
the City Council meeting of March 26, 2001 due to the
Washington D.C. trip
by Mayor, Council Members and the City staff.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm.
Galo
Second: Cm.
Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
10. Consideration to
refund the property tax to the following taxpayers and companies:
1. A refund in the amount
of $534.51 payable to NETS Electronic Tax Service due
to an overpayment.
2.
A refund in the amount of $2,496.53 payable to Burlington Coat Factory
due to a
District Court Order #C-95-01161-D2.
3. A refund in the amount
of $724.06 payable to First American Real Estate due to
a payment made in
error on behalf of First Nationwide Mortgage.
4. A refund in the amount
of $880.56 payable to Laredo National Bank due to a
double payment on
behalf of Border Title Abstract Company and Laredo
National Bank.
5. A refund in the amount
of $559.95 payable to International Bank of Commerce.
The bank paid the
account in error; therefore, they are requesting the refund.
6. A refund in the amount
of $1,444.57 payable to National Bank of Commerce due
to an account paid in error.
The bank paid in error; therefore, they are requesting a refund.
Motion to approve.
Moved:
Cm. Galo
Second:
Cm. Bruni
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
11. Consideration to
approve monthly adjustments to the tax roll.
The amount to be adjusted
for the month of February 2001, which
represents a decrease in levy, is $6,058.39.
These
adjustments are determined by the Webb
County Appraisal District and by Court Order.
Motion to approve.
Moved:
Cm. Galo
Second:
Cm. Bruni
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
12. Consideration to
authorize the purchase of two replacement ambulances for the Fire
Department through the Houston Galveston Area Council of
Governments (HGAC) - Cooperative Purchasing Program, in the total amount of
$242,000.00. These ambulances will be
delivered within ninety days and are replacements for two 1995 units. Funding is available in the 2000-A Public
Property Finance Contractual Obligation bond proceeds.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm.
Galo
Second:
Cm. Bruni
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
13. Consideration to award
a service contract to Central Power and Light (AEP), Laredo,
Texas, in the estimated amount of $400,000.00, for the
installation and upgrade of all streetlights located in the public right of
way, as requested by the Traffic Department, for new roadways or for improving
citywide illumination and for the installation of new street lights for
illuminating City Departmental buildings, parking areas, and public parks. Funding will be available in the Traffic
Department budget and City Projects.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm.
Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
14. Consideration to
authorize the purchase of computers through the State of Texas –
Department of Information Resources (DIR) cooperative purchase
contracts, for all City Departments.
The City is able to utilize the Department of Information Resources
purchasing power in acquiring information systems such as personal
computers. Funding for these items are
available in the respective Department's capital outlay budget.
Motion to approve.
Moved:
Cm. Galo
Second:
Cm. Bruni
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
15. Consideration to award
a service contract FY01-050, to the LOW BIDDER, Brite Star
Services, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated amount of $24,395.80,
for providing weekly floor mats and dust mops replacement service for all city
departments. The contract requires that
the vendor provide clean floor mats and dust mops and handles used by the
custodial staff to clean municipal buildings.
Funding is available in the respective departmental budgets.
Motion to approve.
Moved:
Cm. Galo
Second:
Cm. Bruni
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
16. Consideration to award
contract number 01-055, to the MOST RESPONSIVE
PROPOSER, Cingular Wireless (formerly Southwestern Mobile
Systems), Laredo, Texas, in the estimated amount of $180,000.00 per year, for
providing cellular phone service for all city departments. The contract term will be for a period of
two years. A five-member employee
committee reviewed and evaluated the four proposals submitted by cellular phone
providers. Each proposal was evaluated
based on proposed coverage areas, service capabilities, usage cost, and
equipment proposed. The contract
pricing is approximately the same as the previous contract period. Funds for this service is available from the
user department's communication budget.
Motion to approve.
Moved:
Second:
For: Against: Abstain:
17. Consideration to
recommend the approval of the architectural plans submitted by
FedJones, airport tenant, regarding the proposed construction of
an approximate 33,000 square feet 30-van package sorting facility located at
the Laredo International Airport along the Bob Bullock Loop Road.
Motion to approve.
Moved:
Cm. Galo
Second:
Cm. Bruni
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
18. Consideration to award
a contract to Montgomery Watson, Inc. of Dallas, Texas for
$363,285.00 for study, design, and bidding services for completion
of the chlorine and ammonia systems improvement project for the water and
wastewater treatment plants. Funding is
available under FY00 Bond Funds.
Motion to approve.
Moved:
Cm. Galo
Second:
Cm. Bruni
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
19. Amend the City of
Laredo's Consolidated Plan to increase the number of Tenant Based
Rental Assistance (TBRA) coupons for the downtown area from 50
low-income elderly residents of the City of Laredo to 100 low-income elderly
residents. The Department of Community
Development is also requesting the approval to use the 1996 HOME New
Construction fund balance in the amount of $233,924.39 to fund these additional
TBRA coupons. Assistance to each of the
50 residents is an estimated $200/mo. for the contract period of 2 years.
Motion to approve.
Moved:
Cm. Galo
Second:
Cm. Bruni
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
20. Consideration to
authorize the City Manager to renew a contract with the Laredo Chamber
of Commerce to share in the cost of operation of the
"InfoCenter," located in the Monterrey, Mexico, with an April 1, 2001
effective date. Total cost to the City of Laredo is $21,500.00. Funding is available in the LCVB Budget.
Motion to approve.
Moved:
Cm. Galo
Second:
Cm. Bruni
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council hereby reserves the right to go into executive
session at any time during this public meeting, when it deems it necessary to
consult privately with its attorney about any item upon this agenda, pursuant
to the provisions of Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code.
21. Request for Executive
Session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 (1)(A)
& (B) to consult with City Attorney regarding contemplated
litigation and settlement offer in regards to Jaime Bryand, Patricio Ramos,
Hector Mario Garcia, Juan Manuel Gala, Angel M. Torres, Senon Cadena,
Hildebrando Rendon, Jose A. Lerma, Rolando N. Mojica, Daniel Gonzalez, Jr.,
Maria Dolores Mendoza, Juan Guevara, Lauro Pablo Valdez, Monica Serna and
Roberto Ocampo v. Laredo Metro, Inc., and Laredo Municipal Transit, Cause NO.
L-00CV82, in the U.S. District Court of Texas Laredo Division, and return to
open session for possible action.
Motion to go into
Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071
(1)(A) & (B) to consult with City Attorney regarding
contemplated litigation and settlement offer in regards to Jaime Bryand,
Patricio Ramos, Hector Mario Garcia, Juan Manuel Gala, Angel M. Torres, Senon
Cadena, Hildebrando Rendon, Jose A. Lerma, Rolando N. Mojica, Daniel Gonzalez,
Jr., Maria Dolores Mendoza, Juan Guevara, Lauro Pablo Valdez, Monica Serna and
Roberto Ocampo v. Laredo Metro, Inc., and Laredo Municipal Transit, Cause NO.
L-00CV82, in the U.S. District Court of Texas Laredo Division, and return to open
session for possible action.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
After Executive Session Mayor Flores announced that no action was
taken.
XV. RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS
TRANSIT BOARD
Motion to recess as City Council and
convene as the Laredo Mass Transit Board.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
22. Consideration to award
the contract to Texas Bus Sales for the purchase of ten (10)
Type II Paratransit vehicles at a bid price of $55,694.00 each
including options, totaling $556,940.00.
This bid received was determined as the lowest most qualified bid by the
Community Council of Southwest Texas, Inc., Uvalde, Texas. Funding is available in the Sales Tax
Reserve Account.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
23. 2001-RT-002 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to
accept and execute all
amendments for Grant Agreement No. 51922F6007 between the City of
Laredo and the Texas Department of Transportation that extend the contract
termination period up to such time as the buses covered in this grant are
delivered.
Motion to approve.
Moved:
Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to adjourn as the Mass
Transit board and reconvene as the City Council.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn. Time:
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
I hereby certify that the above minutes contained in pages 01 to
14 are true, complete, and correct proceedings of the City Council meeting held
on March 19, 2001.
_____________________________________
Gustavo
Guevara, Jr.
City
Secretary