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CITY OF LAREDO SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING M2006-SC-02 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS1110 HOUSTON STREETLAREDO, TEXAS 78040 January 30, 2006 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 called the meeting to order.
III. ROLL CALL
In attendance:
Elizabeth G. Flores, Mayor Hector Garcia, Council Member, District II John C. Galo, Council Member, District III Johnny Amaya, Council Member, District IV Johnny Rendon Council Member, District V Gene Belmares, Council Member, District VI Jose A. Valdez, Jr., Mayor Pro Tem, District VII Juan Ramirez, Council Member, District VIII Gustavo Guevara, Jr., City Secretary Larry Dovalina, City Manager Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager Rafael Garcia, Assistant City Manager Jaime Flores, City Attorney
Motion to excuse Cm. Agredano.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Galo For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Belmares was not present.
IV. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
Motion to waive the final reading of Ordinance # 2006-O-027.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Garcia For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Belmares was not present.
2006-O-027 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2005 – 2006 Annual Budget for the Parking Meters Fund by appropriating expenditures in the amount of $62,000.00 from Fund Balance for the repair of the elevator located at the Parking Division Administration Building.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-027.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Belmares was not present.
V. MOTIONS
1. Consideration to award contract FY06-037 to the sole bidder, ThyssenKrupp Elevator, Corpus Christi, Texas, in the total amount of $55,198.00 for replacement of the elevator at the Parking Division Building. Funding is available in the Parking Division Budget.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
VI. 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.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn.
Moved: Second: For: Against: Abstain:
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING M2006-S-02
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
I. MOTIONS
1. Consideration for approval of acceptance of the Three Police Substations Project constructed by St. Michaels Homes, Inc., Laredo, Texas. Final contract amount is $386,195.23 and the current retainage is $38,619.52. Since the project was completed 83 working days over the contract time, an amount of $33,200.00 for liquidated damages is recommended (83 days x $400 per day). Funding is available in the Police Trust Fund.
Three Police Substations
Contractor: St. Michaels Homes, Inc. Notice to Proceed: June 21, 2004 Contract amount to date: $386,195.23 Original Contract Time: 100 Working days Additional days: 146 working days due to rain, change order, utilities Service 29 days – due to weather/rain 24 days – change order and unforeseen delays 4 days – relocation of sanitary sewer at Mines Rd. 89 days – water and sewer taps and meter installation
Total Contract Time: 246 working days
Scheduled Completion Date: June 30, 2005 Substantial Completion: Certificate of Occupancy – October 26, 2005 Total working days to substantial completion date: 329 working days
Number of days over contract time: 83 working days
Motion to approve and award whatever is above and beyond the 83 working days. Also allow the contractor to return at the next Council meeting to dispute 83 days.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2. Award a construction contract to the lowest bidder Landmark Structures Inc., Fort Worth, Texas in the amount of $2,157,000.00 for the construction of the TAMIU Two Million Gallon Elevated Storage Tank to be located north east of Loop 20 and Del Mar Blvd. The Two Million Gallon Elevated Storage Tank will provide adequate pressure to the immediate area and will provide the adequate water storage capacity for the summer peak demands. The contract will be awarded with an accelerated schedule of 270 calendar days. Funding is available in the 2005 Water Bond Issuance.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
3. Award a construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder to be announced at the City Council meeting for the construction of the SH 359 Tanquesitos I - Wastewater Collection and Water Distribution Improvements Project, subject to the approval of the TWDB. The Tanquesitos I-Wastewater Collection and Water Distribution Improvements consist of constructing 8” water distribution lines and 10”/ 8” sanitary sewer collection lines to Colonias Los Tanquesitos I within the SH 359 Planning Area. The contract will be awarded based on the Base Bid with Alternates #1 and 2. The construction time is 300 calendar days. Funding is available in the Webb County Colonias Project.
Pablo Martinez from Utilities recommended J. Solis Maintenance.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second: Cm. Belmares For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
II. 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.
III. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn. Time: 6:02 p.m.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Valdez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 |