CITY OF LAREDO
CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
M2002-R-010
CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110 HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040
MAY 20, 2002
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., Mayor
Pro Tempore, District V
Gene Belmares, Council
Member, 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
Jaime Flores, City
Attorney
IV.
MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of April 1,
2002.
Motion
to approve.
Moved: Cm. Amaya
Second: Cm. Belmares
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
a.
Presentation of the 2001-2002 City of Laredo Cooperative Office
Education Training
Program (CO-OP) and Industrial Cooperative Training (ICT) student
employees.
The Mayor and City Council presented a Seven Flags Certificate to
the following students for participating in the 2001-2002 City of Laredo
Cooperative Office Education Training Program:
Denise Abredo Community Development United South
Monica Arriaga Parks and Recreation Cigarroa
Aida A. Benavides Parks
and Recreation Nixon
Yanira Flores Health United
Elena R. Garcia Parks
and Recreation Nixon
Jessica Gaytan Finance-Purchasing Cigarroa
Martha E. Gonzalez Traffic Alexander
Brenda E. Gonzalez Tax United
South
Leslie A. Granado City
Manager’s Office United
Sabrina Y. Hill Parks and Recreation Martin
Tanya Menchaca Health United
Delilah Mendiola Secretary’s
Office Cigarroa
Jose L. Olivares Parks
and Recreation Cigarroa
Christina Perez Administrative Services United South
Kristy N. Perez Airport United
Cristina Sanchez Parks and Recreation Cigarroa
Joel A. Vazquez Convention
and Visitor’s Bureau United
South
Stephanie
Villanueva Parks and
Recreation Nixon
Zaida D. Zapata Parks
and Recreation Nixon
b.
Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation from Council Member Joe A.
Guerra to all his appointees to various committees.
Joe A. Guerra, former City
Council Member from District VI, presented Seven Flags Certificates to individuals
that served for him on various committees during his tenure.
Dr. Michael Yoder Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Martha Gonzalez Third Party
Funding Advisory Committee
Laura Martens Library
Advisory Committee
Irma
Trautman Cemetery
Advisory Committee
Gene Belmares Airport
Advisory Committee
Dr. Vaughn Citizens
Environmental Committee
Richard Perez Redistricting
Committee
Mark Pease Planning
and Zoning Commission
c.
Presentation by Texas Migrant Council, Inc., regarding the address by
First Lady Laura
Bush to the children and families of the City of Laredo on April 30,
2002.
Mary Guevara-Capello, Chief Executive Officer for Texas Migrant
Council, asked City Council to continue to support "El Dia De Los
Ninos". She noted that in 1999,
“El Dia De Los Ninos" was proclaimed a national holiday.
Laura Tedford, leader of the Youth Committee for the Texas Migrant
Council, Inc. encouraged over 2000 students to write letters to First Lady
Laura Bush.
A video of First Lady Laura Bush addressing the children of Laredo was
played.
Invitations
a.
Invitation by L.U.L.A.C. Council #7 and Parks and Recreation to the 1st
Annual Memorial
Day Celebration on May 26, 2002, at El Metro Park and Ride (Airport
Grounds) from 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Horacio De Leon, Parks and Recreation Director, mentioned that LULAC
Council # 7 and the Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting the 1st
Annual Memorial Celebration to be held on May 26, 2002. He said that the event will provide live
music, entertainment and arts and crafts.
He invited the Council Members and the public to attend the special
event.
Recognitions
a.
Recognition
of Airport Police Captain Alejandro Martinez for exceptional meritorious
service while serving with the United States Army as Security Force Member
during Operation Joint Forge in Bosnia Herezegovina from September 17, 2001 to
April 1, 2002.
Jose Flores, Airport Director, was proud and honored to recognize
Airport Captain Alejandro Martinez for his exceptional meritorious service
while serving the United States Army as Security Force Member during Operation
Joint Forge in Bosnia Herzegovina from September 17, 2001 to April 1,
2002.
Communiqués
a.
Proclamation
recognizing the affiliation between the City of Laredo, Texas and
Mexticacan, Jalisco as Sister Cities.
Mayor Flores presented a token of appreciation to the Mayor of
Mexticacan. She read the proclamation
recognizing the affiliation between the City of Laredo and Mexticacan.
Cm. Bruni submitted a
South Texas Rain Enhancement report to be on file at the City Secretary’s
Office.
Cm. Galo welcomed Cm.
Gene Belmares to the City of Laredo City Council.
Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez mentioned the District V Scholarship
Fundraising Project that was held to raise money for graduates. He noted that the annual fundraiser has been
able to assist seniors by donating over $100,000 in the previous years.
Cm. Belmares thanked the
public and City Council for a warm welcome.
Cm. J. Valdez welcomed Gene Belmares to the City
Council. He also recognized former
Council Member Joe A. Guerra, for his
hard work and dedication for the City of Laredo. He went on to say how what a privilege it was to work with
Cm. Guerra. Finally, he congratulated Larry Dovalina, City Manager, for being
selected President of the Region VIII Texas City Manager’s Association.
Cm. Ramirez congratulated
and thanked the former Council Member, Joe A.
Guerra for his hard work and dedication to the people of Laredo.
Larry Dovalina, City Manager, noted that he was successful in
bringing the presidency of Region VIII Texas City Manager’s Association to
Laredo.
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES
a.
Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Eliseo Valdez of Theresa Nimchan to the
Third Party Funding Committee.
Motion
to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against:
0 Abstain: 0
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
(Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 10, Block 1633, Eastern Division,
located at 216 N. Arkansas Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-4
(Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective
date. The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended denial of the proposed change, denial of a Conditional
Use Permit for a heavy mechanic shop, and approval of a Conditional Use Permit
for a light mechanic shop.
Motion
to open public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Bruno
Figarroa, property owner, requested a zone change or a conditional use permit
because his business is currently closed.
Motion
to close public hearing and deny the B-4 zone change and allow for a
conditional use permit.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
0
Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Galo
2.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
(Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Tesoro Plaza Plat, Unit
2, located at 5002 San Bernardo Avenue, from B-3 (Community Business District)
to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective
date. The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
Motion
to open public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr.
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There
was no public input.
Motion
to close public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr.
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr.
3.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 3, Block 1579, Eastern Division,
located 2605 Bismark St., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to R-3 (Mixed
Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
Motion
to open public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There
was no public input.
Motion
to close public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Bruni
4.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 1,848 square feet, as further described
by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located west of Mines
Road approximately 706 feet north of Killam Industrial Blvd., from B-1 (Limited
Commercial District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for
publication and effective date. The
Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone
change.
Motion
to open public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Henry
Mejia spoke in favor of the zone change.
Motion
to close public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr.
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr.
5.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map
of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a
mini-storage facility on 2.6479 acres, as further described by metes and bounds
in attached Exhibit "A", located north of International Boulevard and
east of Bazan Subdivision; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended approval of the proposed Special Use Permit with conditions.
Motion
to open public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Fred
Guerra, representing the applicant spoke in favor the zone change.
Motion
to close public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Belmares
6.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
(Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing issuance of a Special Use Permit for
a mini-storage facility on Lots 1 through 6, Block 1175, Eastern Division, and Lots
1 through 6, Block 1176, Eastern Division, and Lot 1, Block 1176-A, Eastern
Division, located at the 2800 and 2900 blocks of Urbahn Avenue; providing for
publication and effective date. The
Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed Special
Use Permit with conditions.
Motion
to open public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Fred
Guerra spoke in favor the zone change.
Motion
to close public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Belmares
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Agredano
7.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 1.9436 acres, as further described by
metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A" located east of McPherson
Road and north of Northridge Dr., from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3
(Community Business District); providing for publication and effective
date. The Planning and Zoning
Commission has recommended denial of the proposed zone change and approval of a
Conditional Use Permit for a bank.
Motion
to open public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Roberto
Balli, representing the property owner, spoke in favor of a zone change which
would allow the property owner to place two billboards on the property.
Lawrence
Miles, property owner of 8519 Crown Woods, urged City Council to support the
Planning and Zoning Commission’s decision to
deny the zone change from B-1 to B3.
He noted that he was strongly opposed to placing billboards in the
area.
Keith
Selman, City Planner, noted that larger Cities regulate signage and
landscaping.
Motion
to close public hearing, and follow the staff recommendations to deny the zone
change from B-1 to B-3 but approve a conditional use permit for the bank.
Moved: Cm. Belmares
Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr.
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Belmares
8.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 1,848 square feet, as further described
by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located west of
McPherson Road and approximately 430 feet north of Fenwick Drive, from B-1
(Limited Commercial District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing
for publication and effective date. The
Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended denial of the proposed zone
change.
Motion
to open public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Leopoldo
Ruiz, owner of the billboards, spoke in favor of the zone change.
Mr. Albert Muller spoke in favor of the zone
change.
Henry
Mejia, representing the applicant, spoke in favor of a B-3 zone change.
Motion
to close public hearing, deny the request for a B-4 zone change and approve a
B-3 zone change.
Moved: Cm. Belmares
Second: Cm. Ramirez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance
Introduction: Cm. Belmares
9.
Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY
2001-2002 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions by amending the budget to create
two (2) FTE for additional Airport Security Officer positions. Funding for
these positions is available in the Airport Fund; providing for effective date.
Motion
to open public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion
to close public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance
Introduction: City Council
10. Public hearing and
introductory ordinance amending Chapter 11.5 Emergency Management of the Code
of Ordinances. This amendment includes
only the City of Laredo's response to emergency situations and omits Webb
County's mutual responsibility. Webb
County will be amending their emergency management plan accordingly. The State of Texas, Division of Emergency
Management requires that all emergency management plans be updated
periodically; repealing all conflicting ordinances; providing for severability,
publication, and effective date.
Motion to open public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There
was no public input.
Motion
to close public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance
Introduction: City Council
11.
Public hearing granting Reliant Energy Entex, a division of Reliant
Energy Resources Corp., and its
successors, the right, privilege and franchise to construct, lay, maintain and
operate pipelines and gas mains in, under, over, across and along, and to use
present and future streets, alleys, public thoroughfares and grounds of the
City of Laredo, for the purpose of transporting, distributing and selling gas
(natural, artificial or mixed) for all purposes for which gas is or may be used
to the municipality and inhabitants of said City of Laredo, Texas, and to any
other person or persons, for a term of twenty years; providing for the manner
of acceptance of this franchise by Entex; providing for payment by Entex to
City for the rights and privileges granted by this franchise; and making
miscellaneous provisions in connection therewith.
Motion to open public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There
was no public input.
Motion
to close public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance
Introduction: City Council
12. Public hearing and introductory
ordinance accepting a grant awarded by the Criminal Justice Division, Office of
the Governor in the amount of $40,000.00 and amending the City of Laredo's FY
2001-2002 annual budget in the amount of $66,576.00 for the Criminal Justice Division Grant from the Office
of the Governor. The Office of the Governor is contributing $40,000.00 with the City designating
$26,576.00 in matching funds. This
funding will be used for the Domestic Awareness Response Team Program under the
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) for the period of June 01, 2002 through November
30, 2002.
Motion to open public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There
was no public input.
Motion
to close public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance
Introduction: City Council
13. Public hearing and introductory
ordinance amending the City of Laredo's FY 2001-02 annual budget in the Fire Training Facility Fund by
appropriating revenues and expenses of $37,500.00 from available interest
earnings for the purchase and installation of fiber optic cable at the Laredo
Fire / Public Safety International Training Facility, and authorizing the City
Manager to implement said budget.
Motion
to open public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There
was no public input.
Motion
to close public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance
Introduction: City Council
VIII. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND
PRESENTATIONS
14. A. Request by Council Member Alfredo Agredano
1.
Discussion with possible action on placing a speed hump on the 400 block
of East Century Drive.
Roberto Murillo, Traffic Director, said staff needs to identify funding
in order to install the speed hump.
Cm. Bruni agreed to donate $500 from his
discretionary funds to place a speed hump on the 400 block of East Century
Drive.
B. Request by Council
Member Louis H. Bruni
1.
Discussion with possible action on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers'
report concerning arsenic, chromium, lead and petroleum compounds exceeding
state environmental limits in soil and groundwater samples taken from the
former Laredo Air Force Base.
Jose Flores, Airport Director, informed Council that the U. S. Army
Corps of Engineers was unable to attend.
He added that they would address Council at a later date.
Cm. Bruni expressed concern with the delay in
previous reports from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Motion to postpone until the next meeting.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Agredano and Cm. Ramirez were not present.
2.
Discussion and possible action on the two water storage tanks on the
corner of Meadow and Lyon.
Heberto Ramirez, Utilities Director, stated in November of 2001 it was
determined that the water storage tanks have cracks within the tank that go into
the foundation. The cost to repair the
tanks is approximately $500,000 and the cost to replace a tank is 1.5 million
dollars. He said funding is available
in a bond issue; however, it is not enough to repair the tank. He went on to say that he would meet with
the City Manager for direction.
3.
Discussion and possible action on the acceptance of a land donation from
the owners of Heritage Park for a police substation.
Agustin
Dovalina, Chief of Police, requested time to meet with the property
owners.
Cm. Bruni asked staff to place
the item on the June 3, 2002 agenda.
4.
Status report on Eastwood Park, with possible action.
Rogelio Rivera, City Engineer, noted that the bids have been
received and are being reviewed by staff and the consultants. He noted that he would return to Council
with a recommendation on the June 3, 2002 agenda.
C.
Request by Council Member Johnny Amaya
1.
Consideration with possible action on the continuation of brick pavers
on the
medium along Clark Boulevard from Ryan Elementary School to Bartlett
Avenue.
Larry Dovalina, City Manager, noted that an earlier Council allowed
individuals
to landscape and they would be opposed to removal of the
landscaping.
Cm. Amaya asked staff to
initiate negotiations with the individuals.
Motion to continue
with the brick pavers on the 2200 block of Clark. Funding
will be taken from the
discretionary fund of Cm. Amaya.
Moved: Cm.
Amaya
Second:
Cm. J. Valdez
For:
8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
D. Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Eliseo Valdez,
Jr.
1.
Status report on Casa Verde.
Keith Selman, Planning Director, informed the Council that staff has
held several
neighborhood meetings and is in the process of obtaining right of
entry. He
added that they need to survey the property in order to continue with
the project.
E. Request by Council Member Jose A. Valdez,
Jr.
1.
Discussion with possible action regarding a speed hump study on Quail
Creek
between Albany and Atlanta.
Roberto Murillo, Traffic Director, said staff is waiting for the
applicant to
respond to a request of information.
Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez expressed his frustration for placement of
speed
humps.
Mayor Flores created a committee to make recommendations to the
Transportation Committee. They
are:
Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez
Cm. J. Valdez
Cm. Agredano
2.
Discussion with possible action on creating or amending an Ordinance to
establish a buffer zone between existing commercial and residential zones.
Keith
Selman, City Planner, informed Council that there is a draft ordinance that
staff will continue working on and will present the ordinance to council.
3.
Discussion with possible action regarding the status of the Lafayette
Linear Park.
Erasmo Villarreal, Community Development Director, said that staff
met with the engineering firm to discuss plans and recommendations. The project will be placed for bids next
week.
Cm. J. Valdez emphasized the importance of
expediting the project.
Horacio De Leon, Parks and Recreation Director, noted that at the
last Council meeting we basically committed to do the skate park at Father
McNaboe. He said there was a delay at
the Father McNaboe so staff will focus on finishing the slab at the Lafayette
Linear Park.
Cm. J. Valdez –requested for the departments to work
together to complete the project.
4.
Discussion with possible action to re-open the intersection of Ejido and
Corpus Christi. (Co-sponsored by
Council Member Louis H. Bruni)
Rogelio Rivera, City Engineer, said that the connection of Ejido and Corpus
Christi is on the Tex-Mex right-of-way.
He noted that staff will meet with Tex
Mex and request their assistance on the issue and report back to
Council.
F. Request by Council
Member Juan Ramirez
1.
Discussion with possible action on increasing the salaries of Mayor and
City
Council.
Motion to increase the Mayor’s salary to $48,000 a year and City Council
to
$24,000 a year.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez
Second: 0
Motion dies for lack of a second.
2.
Discussion
with possible action on increasing the Council Member requests from four to six
items.
Motion to raise the number of Council Member request from four to
six items.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez
Mayor Flores stated that she will entertain a motion only by the
prevailing side.
Larry Dovalina, City Manager, stated most of the Council issues
can be addressed without being place on the agenda. He continued to say some issues are of special importance and
need to be addressed through the Council but for the most part staff is eager
to solve and address any issues that the Council Member may have.
3.
Discussion with possible action on having a design competition for the
Zacate Creek improvements similar to El Portal.
Erasmo Villarreal, Community Development Director, stated that staff has
a plan
for beautification along the Zacate Creek; however, the project is very
costly and
the City is addressing the project in phases.
Cm. Ramirez asked the Mayor to
create a committee that would focus on the
Zacate Creek improvements.
Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez said that staff should revisit and change the
Master
Plan.
4. Discussion with
possible action regarding the appeal by Ms. Madrid to the
reinstatement of
her taxi permit.
Motion to
postpone.
Moved:
Cm. Ramirez
Second:
Cm. J. Valdez
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
15.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to
effectively
convey fee simple title to
the "Surface Only", at its combined market value of
$22,241.00 for certain properties described as follows to their
respective abutting
property owners and providing for an effective date.
Parcel A -
consists of 8,112.59 sq. ft., more or less, to Carlos J. Vergara at the market
value of $14,524.00; said parcel being out of Milmo Avenue between Blaine
Street and the north right-of-way line of Loop 20, situated in the Eastern
Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas being described in attached
Exhibit "A";
Parcel B-consists
of 3,858.36 sq. ft., more or less, to the Carmen Jacaman Family Limited
Partnership at the market value of $7,717.00; said parcel being out of Milmo
Avenue between Blaine Street and the north right-of-way line of Loop 20,
situated in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas being
described in attached Exhibit "B".
Ordinance Introduction:
City Council
16.
Authorizing
the City Manager to enter into and execute an oil and gas lease between the City of Laredo, Lessor and Pogo
Producing Company, Lessee, approximately 3.7 acres of City-owned land within
and including the following boundaries:
the Eastern boundary of Columbia Street to the West; 50 feet North of
the North boundary of Columbia Street to the North; the South boundary of Pecos
Street to the South; and the original Laredo City Limits to the East, as
reflected on the plat attached hereto as Exhibit "A", for a primary
term of 3 years, and so long thereafter as an oil, gas and other minerals are
produced from said land or lands with which said land is pooled
thereunder. In exchange for this lease,
Lessee shall pay to Lessor a 25% royalty payment on all oil and gas produced
from said land, and in addition, Lessee shall tender to Lessor a signing bonus
in the amount of $1,000.00 upon execution of the lease.
Motion
to postpone this item until the next meeting.
Moved: Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Galo
For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
17.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Texas #20 Rural
Cellular, Inc. d/b/a "U.S. Cellular", a Texas corporation, for space
at the South Laredo Elevated Water Storage Tank located at 2210 Mexico Ave.,
Laredo, Webb County, Texas and being more fully described in Exhibit
"A" of lease agreement for the installation and operation of certain
antennae facilities for use with its communications business and a parcel of
land within the Owned Premises for the location of an equipment building and
related facilities associated with the antennae facilities. Term of the lease is five (5) years
commencing June 3, 2002 and ending June 2, 2007 with four (4) successive renewal terms of five (5)
years. Annual base rent shall be
$8,400.00 each year during the term of the lease and will be increased by four
percent (4%) on each anniversary of the commencement date, providing for
effective date.
Ordinance
Introduction: City Council
18.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between the
Airport Fund, as Lessor, and Laredo Candle Company, LP, as Lessee, for Building
No. 1005 consisting of approximately 28,800 square feet and located at 4608
Daugherty Avenue at the Laredo International Airport. The lease term is for sixty (60) days
commencing May 21, 2002 and ending on July 18, 2002. Monthly rent shall be $11,500.00 payable in advance. The monthly
rent obligation shall commence effective May 21, 2002.
Ordinance
Introduction: City Council
X. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
Internet Availability: www.ci.laredo.tx.us
Motion to waive final readings of ordinances # 2002-O-090;
2002-O-091; 2002-O-092; 2002-O-093;
2002-O-094; 2002-O-095; 2002-O-096; 2002-O-097; 2002-O-098; 2002-O-099;
2002-O-100; 2002-O-101; 2002-O-102; and 2002-O- 103.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and
Cm. Ramirez were not present.
19.
2002-O-090 Amending and
revising the 2000 International Fire Code by adding Section 105, and amending
Sections 3402, 3406, and Appendix H to provide for Regulation of Mobile Fueling
via Amendment of Section 3406 of Chapter 34, "Flammable and Combustible
Liquids" of the Code of the City of Laredo; providing for the issuance of
permits, that this ordinance be cumulative, severability, a saving clause,
publication, and effective date.
Motion
to adopt Ordinance #2002-O-090.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm.
Ramirez were not present.
2002-O-091 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY
2001-2002 annual budget in the amount
of $65,000.00 to continue the renovations and modifications to building number
60 (16,000 sq. ft.) located at the 4800 block of Maher Avenue. The Laredo Police Department leases this
building from the Laredo International Airport. Modifications are needed to expand the fiber optic cabling,
re-wire cat 5 voice/data line for the entire building, secure property/evidence
warehouse, and replace the roof.
Funding for the project is available through the Laredo Police
Department Trust Fund Opening Balance.
Motion
to adopt Ordinance #2002-O-091.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm.
Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm. Ramirez were not present.
2002-O-092 Amending the City of Laredo's 2001-2002 annual budget by
increasing estimated revenues and
appropriations in the Ryan Street Railroad Bridge Conversion and Zacate Creek
Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Project fund by $571,200.00 and authorizing the
City Manager to implement said budget, providing for publication and effective
date.
Motion
to adopt Ordinance #2002-O-092.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm.
Ramirez were not present.
2002-O-093 Amending Ordinance 2001-O-219 and authorizing the standardization
in the manner by which bridge toll fares are tabulated for all southbound
vehicular traffic. As further described
in Exhibit "A" and hereby repealing all conflicting sections in all
Ordinances currently in effect.
Motion
to adopt Ordinance #2002-O-093.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm.
Ramirez were not present.
2002-O-094 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY 2001-2002 annual
budget in the amount of $18,020.00 in
additional funds for the Medicaid Administrative Cost (MAC) Project of the City
of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning October 1, 2001, through
September 30, 2002.
Motion to adopt Ordinance #2002-O-094.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm.
Ramirez were not present.
2002-O- 095 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2001-2002 Annual Budget to appropriate revenues and expenditures upon
the acceptance of a donation of $2,000.00 from L & F
Distributors/Budweiser, $3,000.00 from Clark Hardware, Inc., and $1,000.00 from
Conoco Pump-N-Shop for a $4,200.00 sponsorship of the professional mascot d/b/a
"Reggy" and a $6,000.00, sponsorship of the professional mascot d/b/a
the "Famous Chicken" and the purchase of miniature baseball bats with
the Tecos logo for a total amount of $1,500.00, respectively. Funding is available in the Veteran's Field Fund.
Motion
to adopt Ordinance #2002-O-095.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm.
Ramirez were not present.
2002-O-096 Amending the City of Laredo's FY 2001-2002 Annual Budget in the
Laredo Municipal Housing Corporation Fund by appropriating revenues and
expenditures of $36,227.00 from Claim #0200080288 for fire damages at 569
A-Maple Court on January 13, 2002, and authorizing the City Manager to
implement said budget.
Motion
to adopt Ordinance #2002-O-096.
Moved:
Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm.
Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm. Ramirez were not present.
2002-O-097 Amending the City of Laredo's FY 2001-2002 Full Time Equivalent
(FTE) positions by amending the budget to create .19 FTE for an additional
Associate Municipal Court Judge position.
Funding for this position is available in the 2001-2002 Municipal Court
salary line item.
Motion
to adopt Ordinance #2002-O-097.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm.
Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm. Ramirez were not present.
2002-O-098 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Aero JBR
Laredo, Inc., for approximately 996 square feet constituting Building No. 193
located at 5301 Maher Avenue at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for one (1) year commencing on
March 1, 2002 and ending on February 28, 2003 and may be extended for two (2)
terms of one (1) year each ending on February 29, 2004 and February 28,
2005. Monthly rent shall be $800.00 and
will be adjusted annually during the primary and extension terms of this lease
according to changes in the Consumer Price Index; providing for effective date.
Motion
to adopt Ordinance #2002-O-098.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm.
Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm. Ramirez were not present.
2002-O-099 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a utility
easement to the Texas Department of Transportation for the purpose of
installing fiber optic cable to integrate the City of Laredo Traffic Management
Center (TMC) to the TXDOT's Traffic Management Center. Said proposed utility easement is located at
the Laredo International Airport on land known as Lots 1, 2, 3, and west
portion of Lot 4 being Block No. 1988, Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb
County, Texas.
Motion to adopt Ordinance #2002-O-099.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm.
Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm. Ramirez were not present.
2002-O-100 Approving a contract with the Federal Aviation Administration
on behalf of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and authorizing
the City Manager to execute said contract. The purpose of this contract is to
reimburse the City of Laredo for its costs in providing a uniformed sworn and
certified law enforcement officer at the passenger security screening
checkpoint at the Laredo International Airport until such time as the TSA
assumes responsibility for such functions. The total estimated cost of this
agreement shall not exceed $250,098.00. The effective date and term of this
agreement is from May 10, 2002 and shall continue in effect until December 1,
2003 or until earlier terminated by the parties. The TSA may choose to extend the term of this agreement, at its
sole discretion, for up to an additional 90 days beyond the above stated
completion date; providing for an effective date. (As amended)
Motion
to adopt Ordinance #2002-O-100.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm.
Ramirez were not present.
2002-O-101 Authorizing the City Manager to accept Grant Offer No.
3-38-0136-33-02 in the amount of $41,626.00 from the Department of Defense
Fiscal Year 2001-2002 supplemental appropriation through the Federal Aviation
Administration and authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo
Airport Fund FY 2002 Budget to appropriate the grant revenue and
expenditures. The Grant reimburses the
Airport Fund for Increased Law Enforcement Officer Personnel / Overtime and
Outside Services, Contractor Support expenses incurred as a result of the
events of September 11, 2001. The grant
does not require a local match; providing for an effective date.
Motion
to adopt Ordinance #2002-O-101.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm.
Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm. Ramirez were not present.
2002-O-102 Closing the intersection at Loring Avenue and Aldama street to
vehicular traffic traveling in a northerly and southerly direction by
barricading at the north and south right-of-way lines of the Texas Mexican
railway company tracks, subject to Bartlett avenue being constructed and
opened, said intersection is situated in the eastern division, city of Laredo,
County of Webb and providing for an effective date. (As amended)
Motion
to adopt Ordinance #2002-O-102.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm. Ramirez were not present.
2002-O-103 Authorizing City Manager to execute a lease with the Boys and Girls
Club of Laredo, Inc. at the unimproved real property located at the San Isidro
Devine Mercy Church Subdivision, Laredo, Webb County, Texas and being more
fully described in exhibit "A" of the lease agreement for the
construction and operation of a Boys and Girls Club facility. The term of the
lease is for forty (40) years commencing upon the approval of the agreement by
City Council. The annual base rent shall be one ($1.00) dollar for the term of
the lease. (As amended)
Motion to adopt Ordinance #2002-O-090.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm. Ramirez were not present.
XI. RESOLUTIONS
20.
2002-R-044 Authorizing the City
Manager to execute a clinical affiliation agreement between the City of Laredo
Fire Department EMS and Laredo Regional Medical Center LP, dba Doctors Hospital
of Laredo.
Motion
to approve Resolution #2002-R-044.
Moved: Cm. Agredano
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm.
Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm. Ramirez were not present.
XII. MOTIONS
21.
Consideration to award a twelve-month rental supply contract number (FY
02-088) to
the Low Bidder, Cintas Corporation, San Antonio, Texas, in the estimated
amount of
$25,000.00 for providing dust mops and floor mats for city
buildings. The contract
requires that these items be exchanged on a weekly basis. This service is requested for
the following operations: City
Hall, Public Works Service Center, Airport Terminal,
Police Department, Traffic Safety, Parks and Recreation, Bridge System,
Health
Department and Utilities Department.
Funding is available in the respective
departmental budgets.
Motion to approve.
Moved:
Cm. Galo
Second:
Cm. Agredano
For:
5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm.
Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm. Ramirez were not present.
22.
Ratification of a repair contract with Bradley's, Inc., Corpus Christi,
Texas, in the
amount of $32,762.85 for the emergency repair of two, 350 hp pumps that
are used at
the Jefferson Water Treatment Plant.
These are 60 mgd intake pumps.
Since these
pumps are critical to the operation of the water treatment plant, the
City Manager
authorized the issuance of an emergency purchase order. These pumps were sent to the
repair shop for immediate repairs on May 7, 2002. Funding is available in the Utilities
Department budget.
Motion to approve.
Moved:
Cm. Galo
Second:
Cm. Agredano
For:
5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm.
Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm. Ramirez were not present.
23.
Consideration to award contract number FY 02-099 to the Sole Bidder,
Holt Company
of Texas, Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $422,505.00 for the purchase
of one landfill
waste handler (tract tractor) for landfill operations. This equipment will be purchased
using a total cost bid evaluation process. The bid pricing includes provisions for a five-
year maintenance contract and a guaranteed re-purchase price. Delivery of this
equipment is expected within sixty days. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved:
Cm. Galo
Second:
Cm. Agredano
For:
5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm.
Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm. Ramirez were not present.
24.
Authorizing the City Manager to amend a professional pharmaceutical
services contract
with J & A Pharmacy in the amount not to exceed $40,000.00 to
provide
pharmaceutical services to HIV/AIDS Ryan White Project clients of the
City of Laredo
Health Department for the period beginning April 1, 2002, through August
31, 2002.
Motion to approve.
Moved:
Cm. Galo
Second:
Cm. Agredano
For:
5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm. Ramirez were not present.
25.
Consideration to authorize the City Manager to amend the Home
Investment
Partnership Program FY
2000 Community Housing Development Organization
(CHDO) contract with the
Laredo Webb Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. (NHS)
to re-direct the use
of the $80,000.00 from rehabilitating 16 rental units located at
2502- 4 Boston St. to utilizing the 2000 CHDO
funds toward the purchase of four
residential lots located in South Laredo. These lots will serve as the sites for the
construction of single-family homes for
qualifying low-income first time homebuyer
families.
Motion to approve.
Moved:
Cm. Galo
Second:
Cm. Agredano
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm.
Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm. Ramirez were not present.
26.
Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract for architectural
and engineering
services not to exceed $42,700.00 with Sepulveda Associates Architects,
Inc. for
Airport Fire Station Improvements.
Funding is available in the Airport Fund Land Sale
Proceeds account.
Motion to approve.
Moved:
Cm. Galo
Second:
Cm. Agredano
For:
5 Against: 0 Abstain: 1
Cm.
J. Valdez, Jr.
Cm.
Bruni and Cm. Galo were not present.
27.
Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amount to be adjusted for the
month of April 2002 represents an increase in levy of $161,951.01. These adjustments
are determined by Webb County Appraisal District and court orders.
Motion to approve.
Moved:
Cm. Galo
Second:
Cm. Agredano
For:
5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm.
Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm. Ramirez were not present.
28.
Refund of property tax to the following taxpayers and companies:
a. A refund in the amount
of $637.96 payable to Cayetano Argais, Jr. due to an overpayment. The taxpayer
applied for an over 65 exemption.
Account #446-01108-170.
b.
A refund in the amount of $1,021.49 payable to Calixto Seca due to an
over payment. The taxpayer applied for an over 65 exemption. Acct. #438-00743-020
c.
A refund in the amount of $592.03 payable to Juan C. & Monica C.
Anaya due to an overpayment by Wells Fargo. Account #985-60006-190
d.
A refund in the amount of $2,000.17 payable to Ramona Moore Hachar due
to an overpayment. The taxpayer applied for an over 65 exemption. Account #985-20004-070
e.
A refund in the amount of $571.55 payable to Elsa A. Massin due to an over-payment.
The taxpayer applied for an over 65 exemption. Acct. #922-50007-280
f.
A refund in the amount of $523.91 payable to Transamerica Real Estate
Tax Service due to a Webb County Appraisal District change of value certified
by the Appraisal Review Board . Exempt Property. Supplement 9 Cause
#01-4338. Account#218-00854-010
g.
A refund in the amount of $546.84 payable to Felipe Mendoza, Jr. due to
a double payment for the 2001 tax year. Account #443-00984-040
h.
A refund in the amount of $523.80 payable to Sara Vargas due to a double
payment for the tax year 2000.
i.
A refund in the amount of $586.79 payable to IBOC McAllen c/o Cristina
Martinez
due to a double payment for the 2000 & 2001 tax years. Acct. #550-01327-070
j.
A refund in the amount of $745.40 payable to Alberto Suarez, Jr. due to
an over
payment by the taxpayer. Account #335-00556-010.
k.
A refund in the amount of $3,343.05 payable to 1st Nationwide Mortgage
c/o Lisa Davidson due to an incorrect payment. Account #968-81001-020 was paid
and the account that should have been paid is 968-81001-018.
l.
A refund in the amount of $771.00 payable to Falcon National Bank due to
an overpayment. Account #977-60006-030
m.
A refund in the amount of $5,197.77 payable to Red Roof Inns, Inc. #224
c/o Accor Economy Lodging. Accor Economy Lodging, on behalf of Red Roof Inns,
paid in error 2000 taxes. Account
#933-30000-010
n.
A refund in the amount of $1,183.54 payable to Liverpool Enterprises, Inc.
d/b/a Lazar Electronic due to a Webb County Appraisal District change of value
certified by the Appraisal Review Board. Supplement 10 Cause #20001-4572
Account #800-12000-892
o.
A refund in the amount of $860.22 payable to RCTR Inc., - c/o Burrwoff due
to a Webb County Appraisal District change of value certified by the Appraisal
Review Board. Supplement 10 Cause #2000-2048.
Acct. #800-18020-108.
p.
A refund in the amount of $835.26 payable to Carlos E. Villarreal due to
a double overpayment on account
#909-00016-418 made by the mortgage company and the taxpayer.
q.
A refund in the amount of $898.97 payable to Moreno's Grocery due to a
Webb County Appraisal District change of value certified by the Appraisal
Review Board, Supplement 10 #2001-4598. Account #800-20000-337.
r.
A refund in the amount of $963.50 payable to Wells Fargo Real Estate Tax
due to a Webb County Appraisal District change of value certified by the
Appraisal Review Board. Improvements did not exist on the 1st of the year. Supplement
10
s.
A refund in the amount of $503.36 payable to Mario G. & Kathleen R.
Garcia due to a double payment made by the mortgage company and Border Abstract
Co. Border Abstract is requesting the refund be made to the taxpayer. Account #442-00931-010
t.
A refund in the amount of $1,316.69 payable to Rafael Vanegas due to a
payment made in error. Transamerica Real Estate Tax Service paid in error for
the tax years 2000 & 2001. Account #983-10001-060
u.
A refund in the amount of $593.01 payable to IBOC-McAllen due to an over
payment by the mortgage company and the title company. Acct. #909-00042-705
v.
A refund in the amount of $643.85 payable to Jose S. Trevino, Jr. due to
a double payment by the Title Company and the Mortgage Company. Account #909-00481-040
w.
A refund in the amount of $1,702.34 payable to Jesus G. Vela Cuellar
Etal due to a double payment by the bank and the taxpayer. Account
#104-00179-060
x.
A refund in the amount of $540.97 payable to First Nationwide Mortgage
Co. due to a double payment by the taxpayer and mortgage company.
#918-00103-600
y.
A refund in the amount of $1,302.68 payable to Falcon National Bank due
to a double payment by the bank. Account #800-06000-035.
Motion to approve.
Moved:
Cm. Galo
Second:
Cm. Agredano
For:
5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm. Ramirez were not present.
29.
Consideration for approval of change order No. 5 an increase of
$47,723.19 to the
Jacaman Road extension construction contract with Brothers Paving, Inc.,
Laredo,
Texas, for upgrading a waterline from 8" to 12" along Sinatra
Parkway, and for
drainage pipes from the Jacaman Road Sinatra Parkway intersection along
Sinatra
Parkway to the arena site in conjunction with the Laredo Entertainment
Center Project.
Funding is available in the Laredo Entertainment Center
Project-Improvements Other
Than Building and Water Distribution Improvements Accounts.
Motion to approve.
Moved:
Cm. Galo
Second:
Cm. Agredano
For:
5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm.
Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm. Ramirez were not present.
30.
Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder,
Triple A Concrete,
Inc., Laredo, Texas, for the CDBG Sidewalks City-Wide Project No. 19A
(35.5 blocks)
in the bid amount of $153,412.50.
Funding is available in the Community
Development 26th Action Year Project.
Motion to approve.
Moved:
Cm. Galo
Second:
Cm. Agredano
For:
5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm.
Ramirez were not present.
31. Consideration to award
a construction contract to the lowest bidder, Triple A Concrete,
Inc., Laredo, Texas, for the CDBG
Sidewalks City-Wide Project No. 19B (35 blocks)
in the bid amount of $197,166.00.
Funding is available in the 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd,
24th & 26th Action Years.
Motion to approve.
Moved:
Cm. Galo
Second:
Cm. Agredano
For:
5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm.
Ramirez were not present.
32.
Amending a contract with Smith, Russo & Mercer Consulting Engineers,
Corpus
Christi, Texas, for $18,695.00 to include additional basic engineering
and surveying
services required to extend an additional 4,000 linear feet of
wastewater line for the
Highway 359 work order #1 and to extend the contract time to an
additional 120 days
bringing the total time to 3
years and 2 months. This amendment
brings the total
contract amount to $128,930.00.
Funding is available in the Colonias Project Engineer
Fees account.
Motion to approve.
Moved:
Cm. Galo
Second:
Cm. Agredano
For:
5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm.
Ramirez were not present.
33.
Consideration to approve a professional services contract with Robert
Grieve
International, Incorporated, for the recovery of State Excise Taxes paid
on gasoline
and diesel fuels for the period covering July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2003
with an option to
extend for two additional years.
Motion to approve.
Moved:
Cm. Galo
Second:
Cm. Agredano
For:
5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm.
Ramirez were not present.
34.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the sale for
one-time use of 474.66 acre feet of water acquired from Arrow Brook Limited
Partnership and 217.721 acre feet of water acquired from Sam R. Sparks,
Inc. This sale comes from the total
692.381 acre-feet of irrigation water currently in these two accounts on the
books of the Rio Grande Watermaster.
The parties agree to pay the City of Laredo $25,000.00 for the water
that is currently in the accounts of Valley Acres Irrigation District and Sam
R. Sparks, Inc.
Motion
to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm.
Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm. Ramirez were not present.
35.
Consideration to authorize the purchase of twenty (20), portable radios
for the Police Department through the Houston Galveston Area Council of
Governments Cooperative Purchasing Program in the total amount of
$65,207.36. Delivery of these radios is
expected within thirty days. Funding is
available in the Police Department's capital outlay budget.
Motion
to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm.
Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm. Ramirez were not present.
36.
Consideration to award a design/build contract to Reliant Energy,
Houston, Texas in the amount not to exceed $457,185.00 for the CNG Compressor
Station at City of Laredo Fuel Distribution Center (Design/Build Project). Funding is available in the Fleet Management
and Transit System Buildings accounts.
Motion
to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm.
Bruni, Cm. J. Valdez, Jr., and Cm. Ramirez were not present.
XIII. STAFF REPORTS
37.
Presentation on the plan of finance by Noe Hinojosa of Estrada-Hinojosa
& Company, financial consultants, on a proposed sale of various issues including
a personal property finance contractual obligation and certificate of
obligation bond issues.
Noe Hinojosa, representing Estrada & Hinojosa submitted a
comprehensive report that is on file
with the City Secretary’s Office. He
stated that he would report back to Council on June 17, 2002 with a Notice of
Intent.
Tax Rate Impact – 2002 Bond Issue Pre-2002
CM+35BPS CM+35BPS
TIC: 5.21% 3.85%
Par
Amount $8,935,000 $2,285,000
Dated: 7/1/02 7/01/02
Par
Amount: $8,700,000 $2,202,940
Existing
Debt
Service $212,902,841
Total
Debt Service $212,902,841
Less
Self-Supporting $130,927,461
Total
Net Debt $ 81,975,380
General Obligation Debt Service
Requirements Pre-2002
Outstanding Debt
Principal $152,185,000
Outstanding
Debt Interest $ 60,717,841
Total $212,902,841
Less:
Self-Supporting Debt
Principal $ 92,439,223
Interest $ 38,488,238
Total $
130,927,461
Net
Debt Debt
Principal $ 4,088,224
Interest $ 22,229,603
Total $ 81,975,380
%
of Principal Retired
2005 32.12%
2010 64.87%
2015 89.94%
2018 100.00%
Tax Rate Impact – 2002
Bond Issue Post
2002
CM+35BPS CM+35BPS
TIC: 5.21% 3.85%
Par
Amount $ 8,935,000 $2,285,000
Dated: 7/1/02 7/01/02
Par
Amount: $ 8,700,000 $2,202,940
Existing
Debt Service $212,902,841
Comb.
Tax & Rev C/O $ 14,350,053
PPF
Contractual Obligations $ 2,502,185
Total
Debt Service $229,755,079
Less: Self-Supporting Debt $147,779,699
Total
Net Debt Service $ 81,975,380
Landfill Coverage Calculation – Comb. Tax
& Rev. C/O’s Series 2002
Combination
Tax & Revenue
Certificates
of Obligation, Series
Principal $ 8,935,000
Interest $
5,415,053
Total $14,350,053
Existing Landfill Debt Debt Service Pre 2002
Principal $ 2,064,521
Interest $ 490,945
Total $ 2,555,466
Additional Capacity from Drop $15,686,466
Coverage Overage/(shortage) $ 1,336,414
Total international Toll Bridge System Debt Requirements
Total Senior Lien Revenue Debt Service
Principal $49,485,000
Interest $22,876,303
Debt Service $72,361,303
Plus: SIB Loans
Principal $35,744,860
Interest $16,551,676
Debt Service $52,296,536
Total Debt Service $124,657,838
International Toll Bridge System Revenue
Principal $11,775,000
Interest $ 7,914,229
Debt Service $19,689,229
Less Payments from GSA $
21,051,292
Total Net Debt Service $
123,292,775
International Bridge Financing
Series 2002
Sources and Uses:
Sources:
Par Amount Tax Exempt Revenue Bond Issue $11,775,000.00
Accrued Interest $ 59,561.50
Issuer Contribution $ 3,500,000.00
Total $15,334,561.50
Uses:
Construction Fund $13,905,000.00
Debt Service Reserve Fund $ 977,132.94
Cost of Issuance $ 165,000.00
Underwriters Discount $ 117,750.00
Deposit to Interest & Sinking Fund $ 59,561.50
Bond Insurance Premium $ 108,290.76
Additional Proceeds $ 1,826.30
Total $15,334,561.50
38.
Status report on the widening at the intersection of Saunders and Milmo.
Roberto Murillo, Traffic Director, informed Council that staff took
pictures of the area,
identified driveways, and will be installing no parking signs on both
sides. When the
analysis are final staff will return to Council with an ordinance
widening the
intersection of Saunders and Milmo.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council hereby reserves the right to go into executive
session at any time during this public meeting, if such is requested by the
City Attorney or other legal counsel for the City, pursuant to his or her duty
under Section 551.071(2) of the Government Code, to consult privately with his
or her client on an item on the agenda, or on a matter arising out of such
item.
39.
Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.072 in regards to deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of
real property in the City of Laredo Downtown District, because deliberation in
an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the
governmental body in negotiations with a third person; and return to Open Session
for possible action.
Motion
to go into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072
in regards to deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real
property in the City of Laredo Downtown District, because deliberation in an
open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the
governmental body in negotiations with a third person; and return to Open
Session for possible action.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain:
0
Cm.
Bruni was not present.
After
Executive Session, Mayor Flores announced that no formal action was taken.
XV. RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS
TRANSIT BOARD
Motion to recess as City Council and
convene at the Laredo Mass Transit Board.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Amaya
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Bruni was not present.
40.
2002-RT-003 Adopting and
implementing the Texas Unified Certification Program which is a "One
Stop" certification process for disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE)
in the contract bidding process.
Motion
to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm.
Bruni was not present.
41.
Consideration for approval of the selection of consultant Porras
Engineering Company,
Laredo, Texas, for the City of Laredo Sidewalks Project No. 18 and
authorization to
negotiate a professional services contract. Funding is available in the Transit System
Grant #456 Improvements O/T Buildings.
Motion
to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm.
Bruni was not present.
42.
Ratifying the submission by City Manager of a statement of intent to
apply for up to
$4,200,000.00 in transit operational funds for FY 2002-2003. The Texas Department
of Transportation distributes State funds for transit capital and
operating assistance in
urbanized areas and transportation related planning.
Motion to approve subject to approval of
Laredo Metro, Inc. Board action.
Moved:
Cm. Galo
Second:
Cm. Agredano
For:
7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Bruni was not present.
Motion to recess at the Laredo Mass Transit
Board and reconvene as City Council.
Moved:
Cm. Galo
Second:
Cm. Amaya
For:
7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Bruni was not present.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn. Time:
9:22 p.m.
Moved: Cm. Galo
Second: Cm. Agredano
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Bruni was not present.
I, Gustavo Guevara, Jr., City Secretary, do hereby certify that the
above minutes contained in pages 01 to 31 are true, complete and correct
proceedings of the City Council meeting held on May 20, 2002.
________________________________________
Gustavo
Guevara, Jr.
City
Secretary