September 6,2005 530 P.M

CITY OF LAREDO ClTY COUNCIL MEETING A-2005-R-17 ClTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 September 6,2005 530 P.M.

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1. CALL TO ORDER

11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Ill. ROLL CALL

IV. MINUTES

Approval of the minutes of July 18, 2005 and August 29, 2005,

V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

Announcements

Invitations

Recognitions a. Recognition of Roberto Placido Hernandez for his selection as the winner of the Keep Laredo Beautiful logo contest.

Communiques a. Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores reports on the City of Laredo Bridge Department. b. Report on the Convenio, "Reforma Integral del Sistema de Seguridad y Justicia". VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 5.6 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A, located at 4307 Loop 20, from R-I (Single Family Residential District) to 6-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed zone change.

2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 5 & 6, Block 1012, Western Division, located at 4001 Santa Maria Avenue, from B-I (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed zone change.

3. Second public hearing for the adoption of a tax rate of $0.637000 per $100.00 value. The tax rate will provide revenue for general fund and debt service. The rate includes $0.512019 per $100.00 value for Maintenance and Operation and $0.124981 per $100.00 value for the Interest and Sinking Fund of the Debt Service and will produce a tax levy of $47,466,861 .OO.

4. Public hearing and adoption of Resolution No. 2005-R-083 adopting the 2006 - 2010 Capital Improvement Program for the City of Laredo.

5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicle and Traffic, Article VII Stopping, Standing or Parking, Section 19- 362 City-Owned Parking Lots, Rates and Hours of Operation of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo to reduce the monthly parking lot rate for specific parking lots from $60.00 to $40.00 to provide affordability to customers, more particularly to employees of downtown businesses; deleting Bridge I parking lot regulations due to non-existence; and providing for severability, publication and effective date.

6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances as follows: Chapter 2, Article II, Division 6 (Pay Administration), Section 2-87.7 (12)(a), providing for a cost of living adjustment increase of 2.5%, except as otherwise stated in any Collective Bargaining Agreement; providing for an effective date of September 25, 2005. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a multi year lease with the sole bidder El Portal Bridge Retail, L.P., a joint venture between El Portal Center, LLC owned by Horizon Group Properties, Inc., and Morgan Stern Realty Holdings and Laredo Duty Free Partners, LLC, an affiliate of Duty Free Americas that operates UETA Duty Free Stores. The leased property consists of approximately 32,542 square feet of unfinished retail space located at the corner of Convent and Water Street.

Lease will consist of: 1. Twenty (20) year term; 2. Annual rent: Yrs. 1-4..... $488,130.00/yr. payable in equal monthly installments of $40,678.00 Yrs. 5-8 ....$502,775.00/yr. payable in equal monthly installments of $41,898.00 Yrs. 9-12 ...$517,858.00/yr. payable in equal monthly installments of $43,155.00 Yrs. 13-16... $533,393.001yr. payable in equal monthly installments of $44,449.00 Yrs. 17-20... $549,395.00/yr. payable in equal monthly installments of $45,783.00

3. Percentage rent: In addition to the minimum annual rent, Tenant shall pay as percentage rent three percent (3%) of each dollar of Gross Retail Sales exceeding the following breakpoints (each a ("Breakpoint"): Yrs. 1-4...... $400 per square foot of retail space Yrs. 5-8 ...... $412 per square foot of retail space Yrs. 9-12 ...... $424 per square foot of retail space Yrs. 13-16..... $437 per square foot of retail space Yrs. 17-20..... $450 per square foot of retail space

4. Tenant pays all taxes and utilities; 5. Tenant pays for all "common area" expenses.

8. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Health and Benefits Fund Budget and Solid Waste Fund Budget by transferring $3,100,000.00 from the Solid Waste Fund and appropriating it in the Health & Benefits Fund. The amendment will draw down $3,100,000.00 from the Solid Waste Fund opening balance and appropriate a transfer out in the same amount to the Health & Benefits Fund for the purpose of funding the projected health insurance deficit. It is the City's intent to reimburse Solid Waste for the amount of the draw down at a later date. 9. Public hearing and introductory ordinance adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2005-2006; appropriating the estimated revenues, expenditures and balances reported therein for the year beginning October I,2005 and ending September 30, 2006, consistent with the financial plan described in said Annual Budget; and authorizing the City Manager to implement said Annual Budget.

10. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $30,000.00 from the South Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (STCADA) for evaluating and monitoring services provided by the HIVIAIDS Program of the City of Laredo Health Department; and to approve the annual contract between the City of Laredo Health Department and STCADA for the term beginning July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, for these services. (Action required on item #28 prior to introduction of ordinance)

11. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004 - 2005 Annual Budget by increasing revenues in the amount of $5,000.00 to the City of Laredo Health Department's share of program income projected to be earned through fees collected from x-rays and Medicaid fee reimbursements by the Texas Department of State Health Services-Tuberculosis Elimination Program, for the grant period from September I,2004 through August 31, 2005. The program income generated will be applied to further the activities and the scope of work of this program.

12. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Annual Budget by increasing revenues in the amount of $2,000.00 to the City of Laredo Health Department's share of program income projected to be earned through fees collected from client co-payments and Medicaid fee reimbursements by the Texas Department of State Health Services - La Familia Health Care Program, for the grant period from September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005. The program income generated will be applied to further the activities and the scope of work of this program.

13. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Annual Budget by increasing revenues in the amount of $9,000.00 to the City of Laredo Health Department's share or program income projected to be earned through fees collected from vaccines administered by the Texas Department of State Health Services - Immunization Action Plan (IAP) Program, for the grant period from January I,2004 through August 31, 2005. The program income generated will be applied to further the activities and the scope of work of this program. 14. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $175,689.00 in funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services and from Program Income for the Immunization Action Plan (IAP) Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period of September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2006.

15. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to transfer $85,000.00 from the City of Laredo - Public Library Fiscal Year 2004 - 2005 Budget to the Friends of the Library Account. The $85,000.00 represents the required City of Laredo's match of 10%-13% of the estimated $850,000.00 Universal Service Program grant application to the School & Libraries Division I Universal Services Company I Federal Communications Commission. The grant is currently in the initial review stage, and official funding confirmation is still pending.

16. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the Fiscal Year 2004 - 2005 250'~~nniversary Celebration Budget to appropriate revenues and expenditures in the amount of $23,000.00 generated by sponsorship contributions from the 7 Flags 7 Cultures Festival. Funds will be used for scheduled 250'~Anniversary Celebration Events.

17. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Section 23-3 Subsection (3) of Chapter 23 (Parks and Recreation) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo to allow for rate changes in public swimming pool admission fees from $20.00 to $10.00 for seniors 65 years and over who participate in the water aerobics classes; providing for publication and effective date.

18. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Chapter 7, Building and Building Regulations, Section 7-2. Same Amendments, Section 108.3 Building permit valuations, of the Code of Ordinances by deleting existing mechanisms for establishing valuations and creating specific valuations for the determinations of permit fees; providing for publication and effective date.

19. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo's FY 2004-2005 General Fund Annual Budget to appropriate revenues and expenditures in the amount of $125,000.00 for attorney fees paid to De Anda Law Firm. Expenditures will only be incurred and disbursed if the revenue is collected by the Tax Department.

20. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo's Fiscal Year 2004-2005 El Metro Operations Fund Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $49,369.00 as a result of additional revenues from advertising and charters. Funds will be used for the purchase of fixed route bus parts.

(Recess) (Press Availability)

VIII. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

21. 2005-0-192 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a paint and body shop on Lots 10-12, Block 1704, Eastern Division, located at 2802 Guadalupe Street; providing for publication and effective date.

2005-0-202 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 9.22 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A," located on Loop 20 north of Winfield Parkway, from R-I (Single Family Residential District) to 8-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date.

2005-0-203 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 3,893 square feet out of Lot 9, Block 1635, Eastern Division, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A," located at 408 S. Arkansas Avenue, from 0-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date.

2005-0-204 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1-3, Block 1, lglesia Cristiana Misericordia, Unit 1 located at 4519 E. Del Mar Boulevard, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to 8-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date.

2005-0-205 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 2.74 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A," located north of Hwy. 359 and east of Coronado Avenue, from R-1A (Single-Family Residential Reduced Area District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. 2005-0-206 Authorizing the amendment of Ordinance No. 2002-0- 003 which authorized a Special Use Permit for mini- storagelwarehousing on Lot 2A, Block 4, McPherson Plaza Subdivision, located at 1317 East Hillside Road by transferring permit to the current owner; providing for publication and effective date.

2005-0-207 Authorizing the amendment of Ordinance No. 94-0-139 which authorized a Conditional Use Permit for mini- storage/warehousing on Block 13, Calton Gardens Subdivision, located at 5115 San Francisco Avenue by transferring permit to the current owner; providing for publication and effective date.

2005-0-208 Authorizing the amendment of Ordinance No. 98-0-149 which authorized a Special Use Permit for mini- storage/warehousing on Lot 3, Block 2, Townlake Plaza Subdivision, located at 1234 Townlake Drive by transferring permit to the current owner; providing for publication and effective date.

2005-0-209 Amending Section 1 of Ordinance 2004-0-334 of the City of Laredo and authorizing an increase in the bridge toll rates schedule for southbound non-commercial traffic not utilizing the Automatic Vehicle Identification System (A.V.I.) or Colombia - Solidarity Bridge as further described in Exhibit "A and hereby repealing all conflicting sections in all ordinances currently in effect.

2005-0-210 Accepting funds in the amount of $128,600.00 from the South Texas 9-1-1 Regional Administration Division to cost share personnel at the Laredo Police Department Public Safety Answering Point in accordance to Section 771.0751 of the Texas Health and Safety Code and Rule 251.3 Use of Revenue in Certain Counties from the Commission on State Emergency Communications; and amending the Fiscal Year 2004 - 2005 General Fund Budget of the City of Laredo by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $128,600.00 for salary expenses for Laredo Police Department Communications Division.

2005-0-211 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2004-2005 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $384,653.00 in funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services and from Program Income for the Maternal and Child Health (MCH-Title V) Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period September I,2005, through August 31, 2006. (As Amended)

2005-0-212 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004 - 2005 Annual Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures of $7,219.00 in additional funds totaling $28,876.00 from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Laredo Obesity Prevention and Control Project (LOPAC) of the City of Laredo Health Department, to extend the grant period by four (4) additional months, from September 1, 2004 through December 31. 2005.

2005-0-213 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo's 2004 - 2005 Budget, El Metro Operations Fund and Transit Capital Grants Fund, by $143,693.00 and ($179,616.00) respectively. El Metro Operations will be amended by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $143,693.00 from the transfer of Savings of Capital Funds from Federal Transit Administration's Fiscal Year 2000 Grant No. TX-90-X499. Transit Capital Grants Fund will be amended by reducing revenues and expenditures by $179,616.00 to reflect the transfer of Capital Funds to Operating Funds. Local match of $35,923.00 is already appropriated in the El Metro Operations Fund and will be transferred to Sales Tax Reserve appropriation.

2005-0-214 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004 - 2005 Water Availability Fund Annual Budget by appropriating expenses in the amount of $3,000,000.00 by drawing down the opening balance for Water Rights Acquisition.

2005-0-215 Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey fee simple title to the "Surface Only" at its market value of $14.900.00 for certain property described as a 19,859 sq. ft. tract of land, more or less, out of those former sections of Jarvis Avenue between Marion and Gates Streets (including its intersection with Gates Street) and Gates Street between Jarvis and Martin Avenues, said tract being situated in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas being generally described on attached Exhibit "A; and providing for an effective date. IX. RESOLUTIONS

22. 2005-R-074 Accepting the donation of one (1) utility easement from Arturo Salazar, Ill and Maria Marcelina H. Salazar for the Pueblo Nuevo Subdivision Easement Acquisition Project, this being a 0.1019 acre, more or less, parcel of land which is out of Lot 18, Block 18, Pueblo Nuevo Subdivision, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas; as described by metes and bounds and survey attached as Exhibits A and B.

23. 2005-R-079 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a non-financial agreement between the City of Laredo - Public Library and the Webb County Head Start Program to coordinate library services provided to Head Start families.

24. 2005-R-082 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute an Interlocal Government Agreement between the City of Laredo and the United Independent School District for the participation of the City of Laredo Police Department in the School Resource Officer Program. The Laredo Police Department will provide ten (10) officers that will be assigned to various middle and high schools for the 2005 - 2006 school year.

25. 2005-R-084 Appointing Steve Matthews, Lisa Morales, Neil Garcia, Robert Stanfield, and Guillermo TreviAo to the Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau (LCVB) Advisory Committee.

26. 2005-R-085 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a non-financial agreement between the Literacy Volunteers of Laredo and the City of Laredo - Laredo Public Library and its branches to provide literacy instruction to adults with limited reading, writing, and lor limited English proficiency skills residing within the City of Laredo.

27. 2005-R-086 Accepting the donation of a tract of 12.05 acres from KNC Properties, Ltd. for the municipal purposes of drainage, parks and recreation, roadway access and all other similar uses deemed beneficial to the general public. The said 12.05 acres are described by metes and bounds in the dedication deed dated August 19, 2005 attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A.

28. 2005-R-087 Authorizing the City Manager to accept the second year of a contract in the amount of $30,000.00 from the South Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (STCADA) for evaluating and monitoring services provided by the HIVIAIDS Program of the City of Laredo Health Department, for the term beginning July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.

37. Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder, J. Solis Maintenance and Welding Services, Laredo, Texas, in the bid amount of $146,655.75 for the CDBG Sidewalks City Wide Project No. 30 (22.5 blocks). Funding is available in the Community Development 25Ih, 2gth, and 30Ih Action Year 1 1999, 2003, 2004 Grant - CD ProjectslSchool Sidewalks.

38. Consideration to authorize the purchase of one (1) vehicle for the Police Department - 911 Operations and one (1) vehicle for the Solid Waste Department from Philpott Ford in the total amount of $42,724.00 and an additional vehicle for the Police Department - 91 1 Operations from Ron Carter Autoland in the total amount of $15,253.15 through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buy Board) contract pricing. Funding is available in the Solid Waste and the Police Department Budgets.

39. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an lnterlocal Agreement for E9-1-1 Service, PSAP Equipment, and AddressingIAddressing Maintenance between the City of Laredo as Administrator for South Texas Development Council (STDC) and individually the Counties of Webb, Starr, Jim Hogg, and Zapata, and Cities of Roma, Rio Grande City, and Laredo for the period ending August 31, 2007; said lnterlocal Agreements include an automatic renewal clause for future years.

40. Amending the 2003 and 2004 Consolidated One-Year Action Plans by reprogramming 29Ih and 30'~~ction Year (AY) Community Development Block Grant Funds by (1) eliminating the Cross Street Park Project (29Ih AY) for $225,000.00, and utilizing these funds for the proposed Cigarroa Recreation Center Boxin! Gym; (2) reducing the amount of funding for the Ejido Street Project (30' AY) from $1,000,000.00 to $850,000.00, for a difference of $150,000.00 and eliminating the Cheyenne Park Project (30'~ AY) for $50,000.00, and utilizing the combined amount of $200,000.00 for the proposed East Side Sports Complex (Acquisition and Design - Phase I) Project.

41. Authorization to cancel the City's contract for the usage of lnstituto Tecnologico y de Estudios de Monterrey (ITESM) services through advertisements on their INFOTEC system effective September 7, 2005. Funding will not be affected.

42. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract with the Laredo Chamber of Commerce to share in the cost of operation of the Laredo Trade & Travel Center, located in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, by increasing the total cost of the City of Laredo from $50,000.00 to $58,003.00. Funding is available in the LCVB Fiscal Year 2005 Budget. 43. Awarding a professional services contract to Carter & Burgess, Inc. (in association with Crane Engineering & DFW infrastructure, lnc - CCTV inspection services) in the amount of $260,050.00 to provide consulting services for the Evaluation of Downtown Storm Sewer Systems and Illegal Connection Elimination Project. Funding for the contract is available in the Environmental Services and Sewer Construction Fund.

44. Consideration to award a contract to the sole proposer, Westnet, Inc., Huntington Beach, CA, in the amount of $55,016.02 for the purchase and installation of a fire station control system at the Cielito Lindo Fire Station Number 14. This system provides for audible and visual alarms for dispatching EMS or fire suppression crews. This system is currently installed at all other fire stations. Funding is available in the 2003 Contractual Obligation Bond.

45. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the Laredo Webb County Food Bank, Inc. third party funding contract Section 4 by increasing the awarded amount by $2,000.00 from $16,875.00 to $18,875.00. An increase is requested to help the Laredo Webb County Food Bank exclusively assist qualifying veterans and their families who fall under the Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines of 2004.

46. Approving an amendment to the concession contract dated February 4, 2005 with Alejandro Alvarez dlblal Cindy's Catering Service, to change the name of the concessionaire to Olga U. Alvarez dlblal Cindy's Catering Service; and to make an amendment to paragraph 13 of the contract to provide that prices and alcoholic beverages be under the sole control of the concessionaire, in order to enable the concessionaire to obtain a license from the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission to sell alcohol at the Civic Center.

47. Directing staff to prepare a service plan for the voluntary annexation of nine (9) tracts of land totaling 825.97 acres, more or less, as shown on Attachment "A, in accordance with Section 43.052 of the Texas Local Government Code.

48. Motion to set a date of September 12, 2005 to introduce an ordinance for the adoption of a tax rate of $0.637000 per $100.00 value. The tax rate will provide revenue for the general fund and debt service. The rate includes $0.512019 per $100.00 value for Maintenance and Operation and $0.124981 per $100.00 value for the Interest and Sinking Fund of the Debt Service and will produce a tax levy of $47,466,861.00.

49. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the purchase of 1,613.444 aclft per annum municipal water rights from Westbrook South Padre, L.P., for the sum of $2,339,493.80. Funding will come from Water Availability balances.

50. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a professional services contract with Rathmell & Gilpin Engineering Company, LLC in association with PBS&J for the design of the North Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project. Funding is available in the 2004 Sewer Revenue Bond.

51. Authorizing the City Manager to award a professional services contract to Espey Consultants, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $267,854.00 to complete the Zacate Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Comprehensive Evaluation of the sewer system. Funding will be provided from the Sewer System Construction Fund.

XI. STAFF REPORTS

52. A. Presentation by Mr. Dan Migura, Administrative Services Director, to update City Council on the proposed medical plan modifications and contribution rate adjustment with possible action.

8. Presentation by Ms. V. Melissa Saldaiia, Assistant City Attorney, to report to City Council on possible procedures for naming City parks, including a report of how other cities name municipal parks.

XI1. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

53. A. Request by Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores 1. Ratifying the naming of East Central Park after former City Council Member, Blas Castaneda, for his efforts in securing the park for his District.

8. Request by Council Member Gene Belmares 1. Discussion with possible action regarding re-distributing District 6 Capital lmprovement Program discretionary funds totaling $26,369.00 from Street Recycling to fund the Unitec Regional Drive Project at a cost of $15,000.00 and the installation of speed humps on Sunset Street in the Regency Subdivision at a cost of $6,000.00. The balance of $5,369.00 is proposed to be held in reserve. 2. Discussion with possible action regarding transferring $100,000.00 as identified in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Capital lmprovement Program, from the North Central Park to the Trautmann Park. 3. Status report regarding waterline breaks in the Regency Subdivision, with possible action.

C. Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Jose A. Valdez, Jr. 1. Discussion with possible action regarding the creation of a dedicated right turning lane on Mines Road (FM 1472) into La Bota Ranch. 2. Discussion with possible action to instruct staff to revisit the impact fee process for future utility improvements.

XIII. 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.

XIV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MUNICIPAL HOUSING CORPORATION

54. Consideration to award contract FY05-113 to lowest bidder, Laredo Environmental Services, Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $24,300.00 for the demolition of five (5) substandard properties in the Noise Abatement Lease Program. Funding is available in the Noise Abatement Lease Program Budget.

XV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MUNICIPAL HOUSING CORPORATION AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO ClTY COUNCIL.

XVI. RECESS AS THE LAREDO ClTY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD

55. Authorizing the City Manager to waive the parking fee for persons attending the Streets of Laredo Shop-and-Fest and implementing a flat fee charge of $200.00 to the Streets of Laredo Urban Mall Association for personnel costs, overtime and extra security for traffic and crowd control for the use of the parking facility on September 17, 2005 from 500 p.m. to 12:OO a.m.

56. 2005-RT-003 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the Texas Department of Transportation Grant No. 51622F7052 in the amount of $705,482.00 from the State Public Transportation Funds for Transit Operating Assistance.

XVII. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL.

XVIII. ADJOURNMENT

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 Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. GJ+i+ii?Ly&&p Gu vo Guev a, Jr. ~itfsecretary COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

Date: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 5.6 acres, as fur- 39/06/05 ther described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located at 4307 Loop 20, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed zone change. ZC-56-2005 [nitiated by: Staff source: Miguel and Alicia Rodriguez Keith Selman, Planning Director Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager Prior action: None. BACKGROUND Council District: I - Alfredo Agredano

Proposed use: Reception halllbar

Site: The site is currently a single-family residence

Surrounding land uses: The land to the north and east is vacant. South of the site are single-family residences. West of the site are Fiesta Ice, Paulita's Restaurant, a car wash, and Gonzalez Auto Parts.

Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Low Density Residential.

Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Loop 20 as a Major Arterial.

Opposed: 0 STAFF COMMENTS

The proposed zone change is inappropriate at this location. The proposed change is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's Low Density Residential designation. A B-4 designation would be inconsistent with the surrounding zoning districts. The proposed B-4 district and its permitted uses may also negatively impact the adjacent residences to the south and southeast of the site. The site would also not meet minimum B-4 lot dimension requirements.

P&Z COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The P & Z Commission, in a 6 to 0 vote, recommended Staff does not support the proposed zone denial of the zone change. change. Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

IMPACT ANALYSIS

B-4 (Highway Commercial District): The purpose of the B-4 District is to provide for those businesses and services serving a regional area which are to be located primarily along principal (major) arterial streets or the freeway, as classified in the Transportation Plan of the City of Laredo. It is intended for this zoning classification to exist primarily along principal arterial streets or the freeway and to impose site development regulations to ensure adequate access of all uses within this classification.

Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern? Yes, the land use pattern is residential and commercial with uses more compatible in a B-3 zoning district.

Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts? Yes, the site abuts B-3 and R-1 zoning districts.

Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood? The more intense permitted uses allowed by a B-4 may negatively impact the adjacent neighborhood.

Are there substantial reasons why the property can not be used in accordance with existing zon' ing? Yes, the existing zoning district only allows for residential uses. ORDINANCE NO. 2005-0-

AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (MAP) OF THE CITY OF LAREDO BY REZONING 5.6 ACRES, AS FURTHER DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A," LOCATED AT 4307 LOOP 20, FROM R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) TO B-4 (HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT); PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, a zone change has been requested by the owners of 5.6 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A," located at 4307 Loop 20, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); and,

WHEREAS, the required written notices were sent to surrounding property owners at least ten (1 0) days before the public hearing held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on July 21,2005, and,

WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, after a public hearing, has recommended denial of the proposed zone change; and,

WHEREAS, notice of the zone change request was advertised in the newspaper at least fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing held before the City of Laredo City Council on this matter; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing on August 15,2005, on the request and finds the zone change appropriate and consistent with the General Plan of the City of Laredo; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council does not consider the impact, if any, of private covenants and deed restrictions on the subject property with the adoption of this ordinance; and,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1: The Zoning Map of the City of Laredo be and is hereby amended by rezoning 5.6 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A," located at 4307 Loop 20, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).

Section 2: This ordinance shall be published in a manner provided by Section 2.09 (D) of the Charter of the City of Laredo. Section 3: This ordinance shall become effective as and from the date of publication specified in Section 2.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLOES MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM: JAIME FLOES CITY ATTORNEY17

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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

Date: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 5 & 6, Block 1012, 09/06/05 Western Division, located at 4001 Santa Maria Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. The planning'& Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed zone change. ZC-66-2005 Initiated by: Staff source: Lamberto Garcia Keith Selman, Planning Director Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager Prior action: None. BACKGROUND

I Council District: VII - Jose A. Valdez, Jr. I

Proposed use: Tire Shop

Site: Tire Shop 1 WarningslCitations: A wning was issued for operating a tire shop in a B-1 zone on 6/16/05. I Surrounding land uses: The land north of the property includes Alamo Auto Clinic, J. Verastegui Welding, Inc., Artmark Signs, single family residences, New Cactus Courts Motel, manufactured home and J.D.R. Ser- vices Inspection Station. To the south of the site is Santa Maria Elementary. To the west of the site are Tem- plo Cristiano Piedra Angular and Biblomania Libreria. Southwest of the site are single-family residences, apartments and a manufactured home. East and southeast of the site are single-family residences, a manufactured home and Arreguin's Aquarium. Northwest of the site is the Webb County Warehouse.

Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Low Density Residential.

Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan does not identify Santa Maria Avenue at this location.

Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 20 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 2 STAFF COMMENTS

The proposed zone change is not appropriate at this location. It is not consistent with the Future Land Use Map designation for this area as Low Density Residential. The surrounding residential areas to the west and east may be negatively impacted by the proposed commercial use. This area of Santa Maria Avenue is following a land use pattern of limited commercial uses with a substantial concentration of residential uses.

P&Z COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The P & Z Commission, in a 6 to 0 vote, recom- Staff does not su~aortthe proposed zone change mended denial of the zone change. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

IMPACT ANALYSIS

B-3 (Community Business District): The purpose of the B-3 District is to provide for those businesses and services serving a trade area larger than a neighborhood, but smaller than the entire city and located primarily along minor or principal arterial streets, as classified in the Transportation Plan of the City of Laredo. It is intended for this zoning classification to exist primarily abutting minor or principal arterial streets while preserving established residential neighborhoods along such streets.

Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern? Yes, Santa Maria Avenue in this area follows a pattern of limited commercial uses

Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts? Yes, the adjoining zoning districts are B-1 and R-3.

Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood? Yes, the surrounding areas to the east and west may be negatively impacted by the proposed commercial use.

Are there substantial reasons why the property can not be used in accord with existing zoning? No, the current zoning only allows for commercial type uses.

Page 2 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. 2005-0-

AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (MAP) OF THE CITY OF LAREDO BY REZONING LOTS 5 & 6, BLOCK 1012, WESTERN DIVISION, LOCATED AT 4001 SANTA MARIA AVENUE, FROM B-1 (LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT) TO B-3 (COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT); PROVIDING 'FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, a zone change has been requested by the owners of Lots 5 & 6, Block 1012, Western Division, located at 4001 Santa Maria Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); and,

WHEREAS, the required written notices were sent to surrounding property owners at least ten (10) days before the public hearing held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on July 21,2005, and,

WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, after a public hearing, has recommended denial of the proposed zone change; and,

WHEREAS, notice of the zone change request was advertised in the newspaper at least fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing held before the City of Laredo City Council on this matter; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing on August 15,2005, on the request and finds the zone change appropriate and consistent with the General Plan of the City of Laredo; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council does not consider the impact, if any, of private covenants and deed restrictions on the subject property with the adoption of this ordinance; and,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1: The Zoning Map of the City of Laredo be and is hereby amended by rezoning Lots 5 & 6, Block 1012, Western Division, located at 4001 Santa Maria Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to 8-3 (Community Business District).

Section 2: This ordinance shall he published in a manner provided by Section 2.09 (D) of the Charter of the City of Laredo. Section 3: This ordinance shall become effective as and from the date of publication specified in Section 2.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM: JAIME FLORES CITY ATTORNEY i

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/ 8 , ,. '. /, ,I '~"r,ANTHOI~Y C. MCGETTRICK Rezone from B-I ( Lir'ied Commerical District ) plannihg and Zoning to B-3 ( Community business District )

Location: 4001 Santa Maria ZC-66-2005

Legend OD""0 onanno0 o CITY LIMITS 2005 PROPOSED REZONE ZONING BOUNDRIES 0 ZONING BOUNDRIES

City of Laredo Zoning Map 1 inch equals 500 feet

COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS

DATE: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING 9/6/2005 Second public hearing for the adoption of a tax rate of $0.637000 per $100 value. The tax rate will provide revenue for general fund and debt service. The rate includes $0.512019 per $100 value for Maintenance and Operation and $0.124981 per $100 value for the Interest and Sinking Fund of the Debt Service and will produce a tax levy of $47,466,861. (item -Mation to set date far Introductory Ordinance) INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE CYNTHIA COLLAZO, ELIZABETH MARTINEZ, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On August 29,2005, City Council held the 1st public hearing for a proposed rate of $0.637000.

BACKGROUND:

Adoption of the ad valorem tax rate must be done in accordance with the Truth-in-Taxation of the State of Texas Property Code. Based on the certified numbers provided by the Webb County Appraisal District, a tax rate of $0.637000 per $100 value meets the budget requirements for the operations of general fund and payment of debt service.

Certified Taxable Value $ 7,394,127,112 Under ARB Review (100%) $ 57,499,494 Total Taxable Value $ 7,451,626,606 Tax Levy @ $0.637000 $ 47,466,861 Under ARB Review- $ 36,627 Adj to Expected 90% Adjusted Tax Levy $ 47,430,234 Projected Collection Rate 97.50% Estimated Revenue $ 46,244,478 FINANCIAL: Provides the property tax revenues needed for maintenance and operations and debt service.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To hold the 2nd public hearing for the adoption of a tax rate of $0.637000 per $1 00 value. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

)ATE: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2005-R-083

09-06-05 Adopting the 2006-2010 Capital Improvement Program for the City of Laredo.

NlTlATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Larry Dovalina, City Manager I Jessica L Hein, Executive Assistant to the City Manager 3REVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

The City Council considered the proposed Capital lmprovement Program at its Capital mprovement Program Workshop held June 13,2005.

n conformance with section 6.05 of the City Charter, the proposed 2006-2010 Capital mprovement Program (CIP) was submitted on June 13,2005. The public hearing before the :ity Council on September 06, 2005 was noticed for ten consecutive days in accordance with Section 6.07 of the City Charter.

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed CIP with the ollowing recommendations: vlotions passed: (1) Review and address water shortage issues specifically in the north Mines Road area. (2) Add truck route enhancement projects into the CIP.

-1NANCIAL IMPACT:

ncluded in Capital lmprovement Program.

2OMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

VIA Approval of this Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-R-083

ADOPTING THE 2006-2010 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF LAREDO

WHEREAS, in conformance with section 6.05 of the City Charter, the proposed 2006-2010 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) was submitted on June 13,2005, three months before the end of the fiscal year; and

WHEREAS, the public hearing before the City Council on September 6,2005 was noticed by publication in the local newspaper for ten consecutive days in accordance with Section 6.07 of the City Charter.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO, TEXAS, THAT:

Section 1: The 2006-2010 Capital Improvement Program is adopted.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2005.

Elizabeth G. Flores Mayor

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Gustavo Guevara, Jr. / City Secretary Assistant City Attorney COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

)ATE: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

Amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicle and Traffic, Article VII Stopping, Standing or Parking, Section 19-362 City-Owned Parking Lots Rates and Hours of Operation of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo to reduce the monthly parking lot rate for specific parking lots from $60.00 to $40.00 to provide affordability to customers, more particularly to employees of downtown businesses; deleting Bridge I parking lot regulations due to non-existence; and providing for severability, publication and effective date.

I NITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: ,amy Dovalina, City Manager I Jessica L Hein, Exec. Asst to the City Manager I 'REVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

:ity Council approved Ordinance 2003-0-211 on September 2, 2003 placing into effect the following lescribed Ordinance section.

In August 10, 2005 a meeting was held at the Laredo Conventions and Visitors Bureau by the Laredo iowntown merchants and City of Laredo management and department staff. Laredo downtown merchants were concerned with the lack of parking spaces in the downtown area for their employees. Merchants were idvised that the City of Laredo has manned parking lots available and that the monthly rate was $60.00. In in effort to accommodate parking needs of downtown employees, the City of Laredo is offering a reduced ,ate of $40.00.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

None.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

NIA Approval of this ordinance. ORDINANCE NO.

AMENDING CHAPTER 19, MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC, ARTICLE VII STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING. SECTION 19-362 CITY-OWNED PARKING.LOTS RATES AND HOURS OF OPERATION OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LAREDO TO REDUCE THE MONTHLY PARKING LOT RATE FOR SPECIFIC PARKING LOTS FROM $60.00 TO $40.00 TO PROVIDE AFFORDABILITY TO CUSTOMERS, MORE PARTICULARLY TO EMPLOYEES OF DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES; DELETING BRIDGE I PARKING LOT REGULATIONS DUE TO NON-EXISTENCE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Parking Enforcement Division is the authority in charge of applying the ordinances and regulations governing parking meters and public parking lot operations in the City of Laredo; and

WHEREAS, in order to improve customer service it is necessary to amend the monthly parking rate from $60.00 to $40.00 to provide affordable parking for downtown employees; and

WHEREAS, the Bridge I parking lot is no longer in existence.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

SECTION 1. AMENDMENT

Chapter 19, Article VIII, Stopping, Standing or Parking, Section 19-362 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo is hereby amended as follows:

Chapter 19 Motor Vehicles and Traffic

Section 19-362. City-Owned Parking Lot Rates and Hours of Operation

(a) Unless otherwise provided for, the hours of operations for all city owned parking lots within the Central Business District shall be between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Central Standard Time or other standard time established or proclaimed by the United States for an area including the city, except Sundays and holidays, additionally, that within the meaning of this section the term "holiday" shall include the following days only; the first (1st) day of January, the fourth (4th) of July, the first (1st) Monday in September, the twenty-fifth (25th) day of December, and the day designated and set aside by the President of the United States as a day of Thanksgiving, and all other holidays observed by the City of Laredo. (e b). The rate for passenger vehicles at the Riverfront parking lot shall be one dollar ($1.00) per hour for hourly parking. The rate for long-term parking for passenger vehicles at the Riverfront parking lot shall be $8.00 per day. The parking rate for tractors and recreational vehicles at the Riverfront parking lot shall be two dollars ($2.00) per hour for hourly parking with a maximum of $10.00 per day. Tractor trailer combinations are prohibited in the parking lot. The parking rate for buses at the Riverfront parking lot shall be four dollars ($4.00) per hour for hourly parking with a maximum of $20.00 per day. The Riverfront parking lot shall be operated 24 hours 365 days a year. An $8.00 fee per day will be charged for any lost parking ticket for passenger vehicles. A $10.00 fee per day will be charged for any lost parking ticket for tractors and recreational vehicles. A $20.00 fee per day will be charged for any lost parking ticket for buses.

(d c). The parking rates for all of the newly-acquired city owned parking lots are hereby established as follows:

(1) Two dollars ($2.00) per hour for hourly parking and ten dollars ($10.00) maximum daily rate, where available, for all parking lots established within the following boundaries: Water St. on the South, Matamoros St, on the North, Davis Ave. on the West and San Bernardo on the East.

(2) One dollar and seventy five cents ($1.75) per hour for hourly parking and eight dollars ($8.00) maximum daily rate, where available, for ail parking lots established within parking lot Zone B, as identified on Exhibit 11, bounded by Matamoros St, on the South, Moctezuma St. on the North, Santa Maria Ave. on the West and San Bemardo on the East.

(3) One dollar and twenty five cents ($1.25) per hour for hourly parking and six dollars ($6.00) maximum daily rate, where available, for all other parking lots established within the vicinity of the Central Business District.

(e d). Monthly parking rates for all city owned parking lots within the vicinitv of the Central Business District, which excludes those parking lots that are operated with the use of parking meters and that apply only for passenger vehicles parking spaces, shall be &ty thkm+&W) forty dollars ($40.00) per month per parking space for all parking lots, except the Hamilton Parking Garage whose rate shall be $60.00 per month. The parking division shall have the authority to limit the amount of parking spaces that are utilized for monthly parking at any of the city-owned parking lots. SECTION 2: SEVERABILITY

If any provision, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance, or the application of same to any person or set of circumstances is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, void, invalid or for any other reason unenforceable, the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance or its application to other persons or sets of circumstances shall not be affected thereby, it being the intent of the City Council of the City of Laredo in adopting this ordinance that no portion hereof or provision or regulation contained herein shall become inoperative or fail by reason of any unconstitutionality, voidness or invalidity and all provisions are declared severable for that purpose.

SECTION 3: PUBLICATION

This ordinance shall become effective upon its passage following the date of publication required pursuant to the provisions set for in Section 2.09 (d) of the City Charter.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS DAY OF ,2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM: COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

AMENDING THE CITY OF LAREDO CODE OF ORDINANCES AS FOLLOWS: 9-06-05 CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 6 (PAY ADMINISTRATION), SECTION 2-87.7 (12)(a), PROVIDING FOR A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT INCREASE OF 2.5%, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE STATED IN ANY COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2005. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager Daniel E. Migura, Jr., Administrative Services Larry Dovalina, City Manager Director

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On August 8, 2005, City Council held the budget workshop and by motion instructed staff to proceed with the Cost of Living Adjustment to the pay plan for FY 2005-2006 and continue with the current pay plan. BACKGROUND:

During the Budget Workshop a proposal was given to the City Council for consideration. The proposal included a Cost of Living Adjustment of 2.5% on September 25, 2005 and continue with the current pay plan, except as otherwise stated in any collective bargaining agreement and continuation of current merit pay plan.

I FINANCIAL IMPACT: I Funding to be appropriated through the 2005-2006 budget. I COMMllTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That City Council introduce this ordinance as presented. ORDINANCE NO.

AMENDING THE CITY OF LAREDO CODE OF ORDINANCES AS FOLLOWS: CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 11, DIVISION 6 (PAY ADMINISTRATION), SECTION 2-87.7 (12)(a), PROVIDING FOR A COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT OF 2.5%, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE STATED IN ANY COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF SEPTEMBER 25,2005.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ClTY COUNCIL OF THE ClTY OF LAREDO, TEXAS THAT:

Sectionl: That Chapter 2, Article II, Division 6 numbered paragraph (12) (a) of Section 2- 87.7 of the Code of Ordinances be and is herby amended to read as follows:

(12) Effective September 25. 2005, the city's wage schedule-as follows:

a. All rates of pay in all grades in the wage schedule will be increased by a Cost of Living Increase of 23 2.5 percent effective Se~tember25, 2005(see Exhibit 1, incorporated

Section 2: These amendments apply to all regular City of Laredo employees except the cooperative training program employees, who earn minimum wage, and those Firefighters and Police Officers governed by the terms of any collective bargaining agreement.

Section 3: Severability clause - If any provisions, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance, or the application of same to any person or set of circumstances is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, void, invalid or for any reason unenforceable, the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance or its application to the persons or sets of circumstances shall not be affected thereby, it being the intent of the City Council of the City of Laredo in adopting this ordinance that no portion hereof or provision or regulation contained herein shall become inoperative or fail by reason of any unconstitutionally, voidness or invalidity, and all provisions are declared severable for that purpose. PASSED BY THE ClTY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS - DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES, MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. ClTY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM:

JAIME L. FLORES ClTY AlTORNEY

BY: VALERIA M. ACEVEDO ASSISTANT ClTY AlTORNEY CITY OF LAREDO WAGE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/25/05

Grade R23 Minimum Midpoint Maximum HOURLY 7.67 10.34 13.01 OVERTIME 11.50 15.51 19.51 BI-WEEKLY 613.60 827.20 1040.80 MONTHLY 1329.47 1,792.27 2255.07 ANNUAL 15953.60 21,507.20 27060.80

Minimum Midpoint Maximum HOURLY 8.06 10.86 13.66 OVERTIME 12.09 16.29 20.49 BI-WEEKLY 644.80 868.80 1092.80 MONTHLY 1397.07 1,882.40 2367.73 ANNUAL 16764.80 22,588.80 28412.80

Minimum Midpoint Maximum HOURLY 8.46 1 1.40 14.34 OVERTIME 12.69 17.10 21.51 BI-WEEKLY 676.80 912.00 1147.20 MONTHLY 1466.40 1976.00 2485.60 ANNUAL 17596.80 23712.00 29827.20

Minimum Midpoint Maximum HOURLY 8.83 11.92 15.00 OVERTIME 13.24 17.87 22.50 BI-WEEKLY 706.40 953.20 1200.00 MONTHLY 1530.53 2065.27 2600.00 ANNUAL 18366.40 24783.20 31200.00

R27 Minimum Midpoint Maximum HOURLY 9.38 12.63 15.87 OVERTIME 14.07 18.94 23.80 BI-WEEKLY 750.40 1010.00 1269.60 MONTHLY 1625.87 2188.34 2750.80 ANNUAL 19510.40 26260.00 33009.60

R28 Minimum Midpoint Maximum HOURLY 9.93 13.38 16.82 OVERTIME 14.89 20.06 25.23 BI-WEEKLY 794.40 1070.00 1345.60 MONTHLY 1721.20 2318.34 2915.47 ANNUAL 20654.40 27820.00 34985.60

R29 Minimum Midpoint Maximum HOURLY 10.52 14.17 17.81 OVERTIME 15.78 21.25 26.71 BI-WEEKLY 841.60 1133.20 1424.80 MONTHLY 1823.47 2455.27 3087.07 ANNUAL 21881.60 29463.20 37044.80 CITY OF LAREDO WAGE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/25/05

Minimum Midpoint Maximum HOURLY 11.15 15.02 18.88 OVERTIME 16.72 22.52 28.32 EI-WEEKLY 892.00 1201.20 1510.40 MONTHLY 1932.67 2602.60 3272.53 ANNUAL 23192.00 31 231.20 39270.40

Minimum Midpoint Maximum HOURLY 11.94 16.08 20.22 OVERTIME 17.91 24.12 30.33 El-WEEKLY 955.20 1286.40 1617.60 MONTHLY 2069.60 2787.20 3504.80 ANNUAL 24835.20 33446.40 42057.60

Minimum Midpoint Maximum HOURLY 12.76 17.19 21.62 OVERTIME 19.14 25.79 32.43 El-WEEKLY 1020.80 1375.20 1729.60 MONTHLY 221 1.73 2979.60 3747.47 ANNUAL 26540.80 35755.20 44969.60

Minimum Midpoint Maximum HOURLY 13.66 18.41 23.15 OVERTIME 20.49 27.61 34.72 EI-WEEKLY 1092.80 1472.40 1852.00 MONTHLY 2367.73 31 90.20 4012.67 ANNUAL 28412.80 38282.40 48152.00

Minimum Midpoint Maximum HOURLY 14.62 19.69 24.76 OVERTIME 21.93 29.54 37.14 El-WEEKLY 1169.60 1575.20 1980.80 MONTHLY 2534.13 3412.93 4291.73 ANNUAL 30409.60 40955.20 51 500.80

Minimum Midpoint Maximum HOURLY 15.63 21.08 26.52 OVERTIME 23.44 31.61 39.78 El-WEEKLY 1250.40 1686.00 2121.60 MONTHLY 2709.20 3653.00 4596.80 ANNUAL 32510.40 43836.00 55161.60

Minimum Midpoint Maximum HOURLY 16.88 22.76 28.64 OVERTIME 25.32 34.14 42.96 El-WEEKLY 1350.40 1820.80 2291.20 MONTHLY 2925.87 3945.07 4964.27 ANNUAL 35110.40 47340.80 59571.20 CITY OF LAREDO WAGE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/25/05

Minimum Midpoint Maximum HOURLY 18.26 24.59 30.91 OVERTIME 27.39 36.88 46.36 BI-WEEKLY 1460.80 1966.80 2472.80 MONTHLY 3165.07 4261.40 5357.73 ANNUAL 37980.80 51136.80 64292.80

Minimum Midpoint Maximum HOURLY 19.70 26.55 33.39 OVERTIME 29.55 39.82 50.08 BI-WEEKLY 1576.00 2123.60 2671.20 MONTHLY 3414.67 4601.14 5787.60 ANNUAL 40976.00 5521 3.60 69451.20

Minimum Midpoint Maximum HOURLY 21.28 28.67 36.06 OVERTIME 31.92 43.01 54.09 BI-WEEKLY 1702.40 2293.60 2884.80 MONTHLY 3688.53 4969.47 6250.40 ANNUAL 44262.40 59633.60 75004.80

Minimum Midpoint Maximum HOURLY 22.98 30.96 38.93 OVERTIME 34.47 46.43 58.39 BI-WEEKLY 1838.40 2476.40 3114.40 MONTHLY 3983.20 5365.54 6747.87 ANNUAL 47798.40 64386.40 80974.40

Minimum Midpoint Maximum HOURLY 24.82 33.43 42.03 OVERTIME 37.23 50.14 63.04 BI-WEEKLY 1985.60 2674.00 3362.40 MONTHLY 4302.13 5793.67 7285.20 ANNUAL 51625.60 69524.00 87422.40

Minimum Midpoint Maximum HOURLY 26.81 36.12 45.43 OVERTIME 40.21 54.18 68.14 BI-WEEKLY 2144.80 2889.60 3634.40 MONTHLY 4647.07 6260.80 7874.53 ANNUAL 55764.80 75129.60 94494.40

R43 Minimum Midpoint Maximum HOURLY 28.96 39.01 49.06 OVERTIME 43.44 58.52 73.59 El-WEEKLY 2316.80 3120.80 3924.80 MONTHLY 5019.73 6761.73 8503.73 ANNUAL 60236.80 81140.80 102044.80 CITY OF LAREDO WAGE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/25/05

Minimum Midpoint Maximum HOURLY 31.27 42.13 52.98 OVERTIME 46.90 63.19 79.47 BI-WEEKLY 2501.60 3370.00 4238.40 MONTHLY 5420.13 7301.67 9183.20 ANNUAL 65041.60 87620.00 110198.40

Minimum Midpoint Maximum HOURLY 33.77 45.49 57.20 OVERTIME 50.65 68.23 85.80 BI-WEEKLY 2701.60 3638.80 4576.00 MONTHLY 5853.47 7884.07 9914.67 ANNUAL 70241.60 94608.80 118976.00

Minimum Midpoint Maximum HOURLY 32.50 43.80 55.10 OVERTIME 48.75 65.70 82.65 BI-WEEKLY 2600.00 3504.00 4408.00 MONTHLY 5633.33 7592.00 9550.67 ANNUAL 67600.00 91 104.00 114608.00

Minimum Midpoint Maximum HOURLY 35.13 47.31 59.48 OVERTIME 52.69 70.96 89.22 BI-WEEKLY 2810.40 3784.40 4758.40 MONTHLY 6089.20 8199.54 10309.87 ANNUAL 73070.40 98394.40 123718.40 COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE 09/06/05 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a multi year lease with the sole bidder El Portal Bridge Retail, L.P., a joint venture between El Portal Center, LLC owned by Horizon Group Properties, Inc. and Morgan Stem Realty Holdings and Laredo Duty Free Partners, LLC, an affiliate of Duty Free Americas that operates UETA Duty Free Stores. The leased property consists of approximately 32,542 square feet of unfinished retail space located at the comer of Convent and Water Street. Lease will consist oE 1. Twenty year term; 2. Annual rent: Yrs. 1-4...... $488,130.00/yr. payable in equal monthly installments of $40,678.00 Yrs. 5-8...... $502,775.00/yr. payable in equal monthly installments of $41,898.00 Yrs. 9-12...... $517,858.00/yr. payable in equal monthly installments of $43,155.00 Yrs. 13-16.... $533,393.OO/yr. payable in equal monthly installments of $44,449.00 Yrs. 17-20....$549,395.OO/yr. payable in equal monthly installments of $45,783.00 3. Percentage rent: In addition to the minimum annual rent, Tenant shall pay as percentage rent three percent (3%) of each dollar of Gross Retail Sales exceeding the following breakpoints (each a "Breakpoint"): Yrs. 1-4...... $400 per square foot of retail space Yrs. 5-8.. .. ,3412 per square foot of retail space Yrs. 9-12.. ...$424 per square foot of retail space Yrs. 13-16...$437 per square foot of retail space Yrs. 17-20.. .$450 per square foot of retail space 4. Tenant pays all taxes and utilities; 5. Tenant pays for all "common area" expenses.

INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Larry Dovalina, City Manager Rafael Garcia Jr., Bridge System Director PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On July 21, 2003 council approved a multi year lease with sole bidder U.E.T.A. Of Texas, Inc. for approximately 7,700 square feet of un-built retail space located adjacent to the up-coming new bridge administration building at Bridge I. BACKGROUND: As part of the El Portal Project and more specifically the Bridge I Modification Project, the City of Laredo elected to offer to the public a multi year lease for approximately 32,542 square feet of unfinished retail space at the comer of Convent and Water Street.

. A Request For Proposal was prepared and published in the newspaper on October 17 & 24,2004 to which only El Portal Bridge Retail, L.P. bid. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Rental income of $10,366,204.00 over the life of the initial 20 year term + 3% of gross retail sales exceeding the natural break point. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: NIA Approval for the City Manager to execute a multi year lease with El Portal Bridge Retail, L.P. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MULTI YEAR LEASE WITH SOLE BIDDER, El PORTAL BRIDGE RETAIL, L.P., A JONT VENTURE BETWEEN EL PORTAL CENTER, LLC OWNED BY HORIZON GROUP PROPERTIES, INC. AND MORGAN STERN REALTY HOLDINGS AND LAREDO DUTY FREE PARTNERS, LLC, AN AFFILIATE OF DUTY FREE AMERICAS THAT OPERATES UETA DUTY FREE STORES. THE LEASED PROPERTY CONSISTS OF APPROXIMATELY 32,542 SQUARE FEET OF UNFINISHED RETAIL SPACE LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF CONVENT AND WATER STREET.

LEASE WILL CONSIST OF:

1. TWENTY YEAR TERM; 2. ANNUAL RENT: YRS. 1-4...... $488,130.00/YR. PAYABLE IN EQUAL MONTHLY INSTALLMENT $40,678.00 YRS. 5-8...... $502,775.OO/YR. PAYABLE IN EQUAL MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS OF $41,898.00 YRS. 9-12...... $5 17,858.001YR. PAYABLE IN EQUAL MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS OF $43,155.00 YRS. 13-16..... $533,393.00NR. PAYABLE IN EQUAL MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS OF $44,449.00 YRS. 17-20.. . .$549,395.OO/YR. PAYABLE IN EQUAL MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS OF $45,783.00 3. PERCENTAGE RENT: IN ADDITION TO THE MINIMUM ANNUAL RENT, TENANT SHALL PAY AS PERCENTAGE RENT THREE PERCENT (3%) OF EACH DOLLAR OF GROSS RETAIL SALES EXCEEDING THE FOLLOWING BREAKPOINTS (EACH A "BREAKPOINT"): YRS. 1-4...... $400 PER SQUARE FOOT OF RETAIL SPACE YRS. 5-8...... $412 PER SQUARE FOOT OF RETAIL SPACE YRS. 9-12.. ...$424 PER SQUARE FOOT OF RETAIL SPACE YRS. 13-16.. .$437 PER SQUARE FOOT OF RETAIL SPACE YRS. 17-20...$450 PER SQUARE FOOT OF RETAIL SPACE 4. TENANT PAYS ALL TAXES AND UTILITIES; 5. TENANT PAYS FOR ALL "COMMON AREA" EXPENSES.

WHEREAS, the Director of the Laredo Bridge System recommends that the City Council approve the proposed multi-year lease, attached hereto as Exhibit A, in furtherance of the development of the City owned property being part of the Laredo Bridge System; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed multi-year lease, copy of which is attached hereto, Exhibit A, would be in the City's interest and benefit.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1: Authorizing the City Manager to execute a multi year lease with the sole bidder, El Portal Bridge Retail, L.P. for approximately 32,542 square feet of unfinished retail space located at the comer of Convent and Water Street.

Section 2: This lease shall become effective upon passage thereof.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2005.

Elizabeth G. Flores Mayor

ATTEST:

Gustavo Guevara, Jr. City Secretary COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

09/06/2005 Amending the City of Laredo fiscal year 2004-05 Health & Benefits Fund Budget and Solid Waste Fund Budget by transferring $3,100,000 from the Solid Waste Fund and appropriating it in the Health & Benefits Fund. The amendment will draw down $3,100,000 from the Solid Waste Fund opening balance and appropriate a transfer out in the same amount to the Health & Benefits Fund for the purpose of hnding the projected health insurance deficit. It is the City's intent to reimburse Solid Waste for the amount of the draw down at a later date. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Larry Dovalina, Heberto Ramirez, Ex. Director of Financial & City Manager Information Systems Rosario Cabello, Finance Director

I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Adoption of the City's Budget for fiscal year 2004-2005 on September 27,2004

BACKGROUND:

Due to increased healthcare costs and high catastrophic cases, the City is estimating a $3,100,000 deficit in the Health & Benefits Fund. In order to restore the fund balance for this fund, we are recommending a temporary draw of said amount. The majority if not all of the $3,100,000 is expected to be reimbursed in FY 06. This reimbursement will be derived from savings and changes to the current Health & Benefits Plan.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: Annual Budget Proposed Amended Budget FY 04-05 Amendment FY 04-05

Solid Waste Fund Opening Balance 15,589,050 (3,100,000) 12,489,050 Transfer Out: Health & Benefits 0 3,100,000 3,100,000

Health & Benefits Fund: Transfer In - Solid Waste Fund 0 3,100,000 3,100,000 Medical Claims 8,036,017 2,930,000 10,966,017

1 Prescription Claims 1,588,514 170,000 1,758,514

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

1 N/A ( Conduct Public Hearing and Introduce ordinance ORDINANCE NO.

AMENDING THE CITY OF LAREDO FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 HEALTH & BENEFITS FUND BUDGET AND SOLID WASTE FUND BUDGET BY TRANSFERRING $3,100,000 FROM THE SOLID WASTE FUND AND APPROPRIATING IT IN THE HEALTH & BENEFITS FUND. THE AMENDMENT WILL DRAW DOWN $3,100,000 FROM THE SOLID WASTE FUND OPENING BALANCE AND APPROPRIATE A TRANSFER OUT IN THE SAME AMOUNT TO THE HEALTH & BENEFITS FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE PROJECTED HEALTH INSURANCE DEFICIT. IT IS THE CITY'S INTENT TO REIMBURSE SOLID WASTE FUND FOR THE AMOUNT OF THE DRAW DOWN AT A LATER DATE.

WHEREAS, on September 27, 2004, City Council adopted the fiscal year 2004-2005 annual budget; and WHEREAS, on September 6,2005 City Council held a public hearing and introductory ordinance on this item; and WHEREAS, in order to provide the funding necessary to make up the projected deficit of the Health & Benefits Fund; and WHEREAS, it is the City's intend to reimburse the Solid Waste Fund for the amount of the drawdown at a later date.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT THE BUDGETS ARE HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

Annual Budget Proposed Amended Budget FY 04-05 Amendment FY 04-05

Solid Waste Fund Opening Balance 15,589,050 (3,100,000) 12,489,050 Transfer Out: Health & Benefits 0 3,100,000 3,100,000

Health & Benefits Fund: Transfer In - Solid Waste Fund 0 3,100,000 3,100,000 Medical Claims 8,036,017 2,930,000 10,966,O 17 Prescription Claims 1,588,514 170,000 1,758,514

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES, MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR., CITY SECRETARY CITY ATTORNEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE Public hearing and introductory ordinance to adopt the Annual Budget for 09/06/2005 fiscal year 2005-2006; appropriating the estimated revenues, expenditures and balances reported therein for the year beginning October 1,2005 and ending September 30,2006, consistent with the financial plan described in said Annual Budget; and authorizing the City Manager to implement said Annual Budget. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Lany Dovalina - City Manager Heberto Ramirez - Exec. Dir. of Fin. & Info. Sys. Martin Aleman - Budget Director PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None. BACKGROUND:

Section 6.04 of the City Charter requires that a City budget be prepared, and it shows a general summary of its contents, a detail of estimated income, indicating the proposed property tax levy, with estimated collectible and uncollectible amounts, and all proposed expenditures, including debt service, for the ensuing fiscal year, and it must be arranged as to show comparative figures for estimated income and expenditures for the current fiscal year and actual income and expenditures of the preceding year.

Section 6.06 of the City Charter requires that the City publish in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the City, for two days, the general summary of the budget and a notice stating: (1) the times and places where copies of the message and budget are available for inspection by the public, and (2) the time and place, not less than two weeks after such publication, for a public hearing on the budget. The dates of publication were August 7Ih and 14'~.The Council shall hold at least one public hearing during the period of its consideration.

FINANCIAL: See Exhibit A. Reference City of Laredo Annual Budget 2005-2006. In accordance to accounting and statutory requirements budget totals include all related transfers between funds. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: None. Staff recommends introduction of this ordinance. PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006; APPROPRIATING THE ESTIMATED REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND BALANCES REPORTED THEREIN FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2005 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006, CONSISTENT WITH THE FINANCIAL PLAN DESCRIBED IN SAID ANNUAL BUDGET; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT SAID ANNUAL BUDGET.

WHEREAS, on August IS', 2005 Council was presented with the proposed 2005-2006 annual budget as required by The City of Laredo Charter Section 6.02 Submission Of Budget: "Sixty (60) days before the end of the fiscal year, or any time before that, the City Manager shall present to the Council in an open public meeting, after proper public notice, and having been placed on the Council meeting agenda, a budget for the ensuing fiscal year with an accompanying message"; and

WHEREAS, on August 8, 9, and 10,2005 Council held public workshops to review the proposed 2005-2006 annual budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

1. The Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2005-2006, as amended during the budget workshops of August 8,9, and 10,2005, is hereby adopted; and

2. The following appropriations for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 are hereby authorized: Revenues including Transfers...... $ 354,248,255 Decrease in Fund Balance ...... $ 30,060,334 Total Expenditures ...... $ 384,308,589

3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to implement the said budget for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1,2005 and ending September 30,2006. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES Mayor

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. City Secretary

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

%- JAIME L. FLORES City Attorney CITY OF LAREDO CONSOLIDATED BUDGET FY 2005-2006

Revenues Revenues Operating Beginning Excluding Including Total Expenditures Closing FUND Balance Transfers Transfers Transfers Available & Transfers Balance

GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS

GENERAL FUND

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS Community Development Housing Rehab Home Investment Partnership Emergency Shelter Grants Auto Thefl Task Force Financial Task Force Narcotics Task Force Health Fund Special Police Program Airport Civic Center Hotel-Motel Tax Public Access Channel Mercado Recreation Fund Environmental Services Stormwater Improvement Convention a Visitor's Bureau Parking Meters Fund Hazardous Materials Sports and Community Venue Sports and Community Venue Debt Service FAA Noise Abatement Lease Prg 91 1 Regional Communication Police Twst Fund Keep Laredo Beautiful

DEBT SERVICE FUNDS Debt Selvice

PERMANENT FUND Canseco Endowment Fund

CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS Capital Improvements Fund Airport Construction Fund Parks Capital Grants 2005 Certificate of Obligation CITY OF LAREDO CONSOLIDATED BUDGE7 FY 2005-2006

Revenues Revenues Operating Beginning Excluding Including Total Expenditures Closing FUND Balance Transfers Transfers Transfers Available &Transfers Balance

PROPRIETARY FUNDS

ENTERPRISE FUNDS Bridge System 1 Operating Bridge Construction Bridge System Debt Service Bridge System El Portal Project Laredo Metro, Inc. 8 Transit System Municipal Housing Solid Waste Management Water System IOperating Water Operational Construction Water Availability Water System Debt Service Laredo Water Corporation Sewer System /Operating Sewer Operational Construction Sewer System Debt Service Sewer Bond 1998 lssue Sewer Bond 2000 issue Sewer Bond 2003 lssue Sewer Bond 2004 lssue

INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS Fleet Management 66,362 2,855,172 3.831.689 6.686.861 6,753,223 6,731,538 21.685 Risk Management 1.009.478 39.388 5.945.095 5.984.483 6,993.961 6,129,780 864.181 Health and Benefits (2.080.367) 5,763,047 10.099.470 15.862.517 13,782.150 13.690.282 91.868

FIDUCIARY FUNDS

PENSION TRUST FUND Police Health Fund

PRIVATE-PURPOSE TRUST FUND Friends of the Library 32.097 17.300 17.300 49,397 29,500 19,897

AGENCY FUND City Annuity 482,684 482.684 482.684 482,6&1

TOTAL $115,320,236 $283,406,762 $70,841.493 $354,248,255 $469,568,491 $384,308,589 $85,259,902

Revenue Excluding Transfers $263,406,762 Total Expenditures 5384,308,589 'Decrease in Fund Balance 530,060,334 Less Operating Transfers $70.841.493

Total Net Operating Expenditures $313,467,096

'Includes Capilal Projects COUNCIL COMMUNICATION I DATE: I SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE 1 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2004-2005 annual budget by appropriating I 09/06/2005 revenues and expenditures in the amount of $30,000 from the South Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (STCADA) for evaluating and monitoring services provided by the HIVIAIDS Program of the City of Laredo Health Department; and to approve the annual contract between the City of Laredo Health Department and STCADA term from July 1,2005, through June 30,2006, for these services. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: I Cynthia Collazo Hector F. Gonzalez, M.D., M.P.H. 1 Deputy City Manager Health Director

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On October 25,2004, Council approved.. Ordinance 2004- 0-251, in the amount of $30,000, for evaluating and monitoring services to be provided by Health for the term from October 1,2004, through June 30,2005. BACKGROUND:

The South Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (STCADA) entered into an agreement with the City of Laredo (Health Department) to secure professional services in the form of Evaluation and Monitoring for STCADA's Center for Disease Control (CDC) funded HIV Prevention Project. The term of this agreement originally was for a period of nine (9) months 1 from October 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005, and to be renewed each year on July 1 for the next four (4) years (2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008) provided STCADA is awarded funding each year and both parties are satisfied with the working arrangements of the contract. The contract for the subsequent years shall be twelve (12) months.

The City of Laredo Health Department is requesting to renew the contract for a second year term from July 1,2005 through June 30,2006.

PERSONNEL CURRENT CHANGE APPROVED BUDGET 226-6403 FTEs HIV Coordinator 0 0.18 0.18 Administrative Asst I1 0.06 0.09 0.09 CSA 0 0.30 0.30 TOTAL 0.06 0.57 0.57

FINANCIAL: The amount of $30,000 will be appropriated for FY2004-2005 for professional services to be provided by the Health Department's HIV Program during the period beginning July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006. The revenue line item is 226-0000-372-1031, and the expenditure division is 226-6403. BUDGET ON NEXT PAGE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF: Recommends that Council introduce the ordinance. BUDGET ORDINANCE

AMENDING THE CITY OF LAREDO FY 2004-2005 ANNUAL BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000 FROM THE SOUTH TEXAS COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE (STCADA) FOR EVALUATING AND MONITORING SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE HIVIAIDS PROGRAM OF THE CITY OF LAREDO HEALTH DEPARTMENT; AND TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAREDO HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND STCADA TERM FROM JULY 1, 2005, THROUGH JUNE 30,2006, FOR THESE SERVICES.

WHEREAS, the South Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (STCADA) entered into an agreement with the City of Laredo (Health Department) to secure professional services in the form of Evaluation and Monitoring for STCADA's Center for Disease Control (CDC) funded HIV Prevention Project; and

WHEREAS, the term of this agreement shall be from July 1,2005, through June 30, 2006. This agreement shall be renewed each year on July 1 for the next four (4) years (2005,2006,2007, and 2008) provided STCADA is awarded funding each year and both parties are satisfied with the working arrangements of the contract. The contract for the subsequent years shall be twelve (12) months; and

WHEREAS, the grant includes a 0.57 FTE, which will be used to properly allocate the salary of the current HIV Coordinator, Administrative Assistant 11, and Community Service Aide positions in the HIV Program to conduct these services.

PERSONNEL CURRENT CHANGE APPROVED BUDGET 226-6403 FTEs HIV Coordinator 0 0.18 0.18 Administrative Asst I1 0.06 0.09 0.09 CSA 0 0.30 0.30 TOTAL 0.06 0.57 0.57

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1: The City Manager is hereby authorized to amend the City of Laredo FY 2004-2005 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $30,000 from the South Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (STCADA) for evaluating and monitoring services to be provided by the HIVIAIDS Program of the City of Laredo Health Department; and to approve a contract between the City of Laredo Health Department and STCADA for the term from July 1, 2005, through June 30,2006, for these services. Section 2: Revenue line item 226-0000-372-1031 is hereby increased by $30,000.

Section 3: Expenditure division 226-6403 is hereby increased by $30,000.

Section 4: This grant will fund 0.57 FTE and will be used to properly allocate the salary of the HIV Coordinator 0.18 FTE, Administrative Assistant I1 0.09 FTE and Community Service Aide 0.30 FTE, positions in the HIV Program.

Section 5: The City Manager is hereby authorized to make transfers within the budget to meet the necessary costs to accomplish the scope of work for the project.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR

ON THIS DAY OF ,2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

8 JAIME FLORES CITY-- ATTORNEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE Authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY 2004-05 annual budget 09/06/2005 by increasing revenues in the amount of $5,000.00 to the City of Laredo Health Department's share of program income projected to be earned through fees collected from x-rays and Medicaid fee reimbursements by the Texas Department of State Health Services-Tuberculosis Elimination Program, grant period from September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005. The program income generated will be applied to further the activities and the scope of work of this program. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo Hector F. Gonzalez, M.D.,M.P.H. Deputy City Manager Health Director

I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On June 27, 2005, Council approved Ordinance No. 2005-0-130 increasing program income projected by $1,000 for the grant period from September 1,2004 through August 3 1, 2005. BACKGROUND:

The Health Department's Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination Program purpose is to provide basic services for tuberculosis prevention and control and expand outreach services to individuals of identified sub- groups who have TB or who are at high risk of developing TB.

The Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination Program operational budget is funded by the City of Laredo (city share) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) (state share). As per Article 18 of the General Provisions for DSHS granteeslcontractors, the DSHS share of program income generated will be applied to further the DSHS program objectives under which the grant was awarded and shall be spent on the same project in which it was generated.

For FY 2004-2005, the TB Program projected to collect a total of $10,530 in program income. Of this, the local share is 33% and the State share is 67%.

The City ofLaredo Health Department is requesting to increase Program Income (PI) as follows:

PROGRAM INCOME 1, 1, PROGRAM NAME CURRENT BUDGET 1 INCREASE BY REVISED AMOUNT Tuberculosis Elimination (6056) $10,530 $5,000 $15,530

FINANCIAL IMPACT: The projected funds of $5,000.00 will be applied for the purpose of furthering the activities and scope of work of the program. The expenditure division is 6056, and the revenue account numbers for the Program Income are: 226-0000-355-4030 and 226-0000-355-4031.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Recommends that Council introduce the ordinance ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE CITY OF LAREDO FY 2004-05 ANNUAL BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUES IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 TO THE CITY OF LAREDO HEALTH DEPARTMENT'S SHARE OF PROGRAM INCOME PROJECTED TO BE EARNED THROUGH FEES COLLECTED FROM X-RAYS AND MEDICAID FEE REIMBURSEMENTS BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES-TUBERCULOSIS ELIMINATION PROGRAM, GRANT PERIOD FROM SEPTEMBER 1,2004 THROUGH AUGUST 31,2005. THE PROGRAM INCOME GENERATED WILL BE APPLIED TO FURTHER THE ACTIVITIES AND THE SCOPE OF WORK OF THIS PROGRAM.

WHEREAS, The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is contracting with the City of Laredo to provide public health services to residents of Laredo and Webb County through the City of Laredo Health Department, and

WHEREAS, The Health Department's Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination Program purpose is to provide basic services for tuberculosis prevention and control and expand outreach services to individuals of identified sub-groups who have TB or who are at high risk of developing TB.

WHEREAS, The Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination Program operational budget is funded by the City of Laredo (city share) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) (state share). As per Article 18 of the General Provisions for DSHS grantees1 contractors, the DSHS share of program income generated will be applied to further the DSHS program objectives under which the grant was awarded and shall be spent on the same project in which it was generated.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1: The City Manager is hereby authorized to amend the City of Laredo FY 2004-2005 annual budget by increasing revenues to the City of Laredo Health Department's share of program income projected to be earned by the Texas Department of State Health Services- Tuberculosis Elimination Program grant thru fees collected from x-rays and Medicaid fee reimbursements.

Section 2: The revenue account numbers for the Program Income are: 226-0000-355- 4030 and 226-0000-355-4031. Section 3: Expenditure division line item 6056 is increased by $5,000.

Section 4: The City Manager is hereby authorized to make transfers within the budget as allowable under the General Provisions of the existing general contract with the Texas Department of State Health Services to meet the necessary costs to accomplish the scope of work for the project.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR

ON THIS DAY OF ,2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

CITY ATTORNEY COUXCIL COMMUNICATION

I, 2004 through August 31, 2005. The program income generated will be applied. . to I further the activities and the scope of work of this program. INITIATED BY: 1 STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo Hector F. Gonzalez, M.D.,M.P.H. Dep. City Manager Health Director PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On June 27, 2005, Council approved Ordinance 2005-0-128 increasing the program income projected by $2,000, for the grant period from September 1, 2004 throueh" August- 3 1.2005. BACKGROUND: The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has contracted with the City of Laredo Health Department to provide public health services to residents of Laredo and Webb County through the City of Laredo Health Department.

The La Familia Health Care Program provides comprehensive health services targeted at the family unit, which is considered to be more effective than an individual patient approach. The program focuses on the provision of direct medical and preventive health services through intensive case management of the family or family member at risk of three of the leading chronic diseases our area - diabetes, hypertension and heart disease.

The La Familia Health Care Program operational budget is funded by the City of Laredo (city share) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) (state share). As per Article 18 of the General Provisions for DSHS grantees/contractors, the DSHS share of program income generated will be applied to further the DSHS program objectives under which the grant was awarded and shall be spent on the same project in which it was generated.

For FY 2004-2005, the La Familia Health Care Program projected to collect a total of $21,332 in program income. Of this, the local share is 25% and the State share is 75%. 1 1 The City of Laredo Health Department is requesting to increase Program Income (PI) as follows: 1 PROGRAM INCOME PROGRAM NAME CURRENT BUDGET INCREASE BY REVISED AMOUNT La Familia Health Care Program (6054) $21,332 $2,000 $23,332

FINANCIAL IMPACT: The projected funds of $2,000.00 will be used for the purpose of furthering the activities and scope of work of the program. The expenditure division is 6054, and the revenue account numbers for the A - Program Income are: 226-0006-376-0601 and 226-0000-376-0602. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommends that Council approve the ordinance ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE CITY OF LAREDO FY 2004-05 ANNUAL BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUES IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 TO THE CITY OF LAREDO HEALTH DEPARTMENT'S SHARE OF PROGRAM INCOME PROJECTED TO BE EARNED THROUGH FEES COLLECTED FROM CLIENT CO- PAYMENTS AND MEDICAID FEE REIMBURSEMENTS BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES- LA FAMILIA HEALTH CARE PROGRAM, GRANT PERIOD FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2004 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2005. THE PROGRAM INCOME GENERATED WILL BE APPLIED TO FURTHER THE ACTIVITIES AND THE SCOPE OF WORK OF THIS PROGRAM.

WHEREAS, The La Familia Health Care Program provides comprehensive health services targeted at the family unit, which is considered to be more effective than an individual patient approach. The program focuses on the provision of direct medical and preventive health services through intensive case management of the family or family member at risk of three of the leading chronic diseases our area - diabetes, hypertension and heart disease.

WHEREAS, The La Familia Health Care Program operational budget is funded by the City of Laredo (city share) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) (state share). As per Article 18 of the General Provisions for DSHS grantees/contractors, the DSHS share of program income generated will be applied to further the DSHS program objectives under which the grant was awarded and shall be spent on the same project in which it was generated.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1: The City Manager is hereby authorized to amend the City of Laredo FY 2004-2005 annual budget by increasing revenues to the City of Laredo Health Department's share of program income projected to be earned by the Texas Department of State Health Services- La Familia Health Care Program grant collected from client co-payments and Medicaid fee reirnbursernents.

Section 2: The revenue account numbers for the Program Income are: 226-0000-376- 0601 and 226-0000-376-0602. Section 3: Expenditure division line item 6054 is increased by $2,000.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR

ON THIS DAY OF ,2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TWORM:

JATMEFLORES CITY ATTORNEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRDOUCTORY ORDINANCE Authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY 2004-05 annual budget 09/06/2005 by increasing revenues in the amount of $9,000.00 to the City of Laredo Health Department's share of program income projected to be earned through fees collected from vaccines administered by the Texas Department of State Health Services- Immunization Action Plan (IAP) Program, grant period from January 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005. The program income generated will be applied to further the activities and the scope of work of this program. INITIATED BY: I STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo Hector F. Gonzalez, M.D.,M.P.H. Deputy City Manager Health Director PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On June 27, 2005, Council approved Ordinance No. 2005-0-129 increasing the program income projected by $17,618 for the grant period from January 1,2004 through August 31.2005. BACKGROUND: The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has contracted with the City of Laredo to provide public health services to residents of Laredo and Webb County through the City of Laredo Health Department.

The Immunization Action Plan Program was developed to meet requirements of the DSHS. It details a community-based strategy for the prevention of future epidemics of measles or other vaccine- preventable diseases.

The Immunization Action Plan (IAP) Program operational budget is funded by the City of Laredo (city share) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) (state share). As per Article 18 of the General Provisions for DSHS grantees/contractors, the DSHS share of program income generated will be applied to further the DSHS program objectives under which the grant was awarded and shall be spent on the same project in which it was generated.

For FY 2004-2005, the IAP Program projected to collect a total of $73,189 in program income. Of this, the local share is 54% and the State share is 46%.

The City of Laredo Health Department is requesting to increase Program Income (PI) as follows:

PROGRAM INCOME PROGRAM NAME CURRENT BUDGET INCREASE BY REVISED AMOUNT : Immunization Action Plan (6015) $73,189 $9,000.00 $82,189

FINANCIAL IMPACT: The projected funds of $9,000.00 will be applied for the purpose of furthering the activities and scope of work of the program. The expenditure division is 6015, and the revenue account numbers for the A - Program Income are: 226-0000-355-4050,226-0000-376-0101, and 226-0000-376-0102. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1 Recommends that Council introduce the ordinance ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE CITY OF LAREDO FY 2004-05 ANNUAL BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUES IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,000.00 TO THE CITY OF LAREDO HEALTH DEPARTMENT'S SHARE OF PROGRAM INCOME PROJECTED TO BE EARNED THROUGH FEES COLLECTED FROM VACCINES ADMINISTERED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES-IMMUNIZATION ACTION PLAN (ZAP) PROGRAM, GRANT PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1,2004 THROUGH AUGUST 31,2005. THE PROGRAM INCOME GENERATED WILL BE APPLIED TO FURTHER THE ACTIVITIES AND THE SCOPE OF WORK OF THIS PROGRAM.

WHEREAS, The Immunization Action Plan Program was developed to meet requirements of the DSHS. It details a community-based strategy for the prevention of future epidemics of measles or other vaccine-preventable diseases.

WHEREAS, The Immunization Action Plan Program operational budget is funded by the City of Laredo (city share) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) (state share). As per Article 18 of the General Provisions for DSHS grantees1 contractors, the DSHS share of program income generated will be applied to further the DSHS program objectives under which the grant was awarded and shall be spent on the same project in which it was generated.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1: The City Manager is hereby authorized to amend the City of Laredo FY 2004-2005 annual budget by increasing revenues to the City of Laredo Health Department's share of program income projected to be earned by the Texas Department of State Health Services- Immunization Action Plan Program grant collected from vaccines administered.

Section 2: The revenue account numbers for the Program Income are: 226-0000-355- 4050,226-0000-376-0101, and 226-0000-376-0102. Section 3: Expenditure division line item 6015 is increased by $9,000

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR

ON THIS DAY OF ,2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

CITY ATTORNEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION DATE: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE Amending the City of Laredo FY 2004-2005 annual budget by appropriating 09/06/2005 revenues and expenditures in the amount of $175,689 in funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services and from Program Income for the Immunization Action Plan (IAP) Program of the City of Laredo Health I Department for the period ~e~tember1,2005, through ~ugist31,2006. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo Hector F. Gonzalez, M.D., M.P.H. Deputy City Manager Health Director PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On January 24, 2005, Council approved Ordinance 2005- 0-016 approving additional funds of $85,767 from the Texas Department of State Heath Services for the Immunization Action Program of the Health Department to extend the -grant period from ending on December 3 1,2004, to end August 31,2005.- BACKGROUND:

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has contracted with the City of Laredo to provide public health services to residents of Laredo and Webb County through the City of Laredo Health Department. The Immunization Action Plan (IAP) Program was developed to meet requirements of the DSHS. It details a community-based strategy for the prevention of future epidemics of measles or other vaccine-preventable diseases.

The Health Department's IAP Program has implemented an immunization program for children, adolescents, and adults, with special emphasis on accelerating interventions to improve the immunization coverage of children two years of age or younger (less than 36 months of age) incorporating traditional and non-traditional systematic approaches designed to eliminate barriers, expand immunization delivery, and establish uniform policies. The City of Laredo Health Department will endeavor to achieve and maintain 90% immunization levels for preschool-age children and to eradicate vaccine-preventable diseases. The Health Department will also assess immunization levels in the clinical records of preschool children using the CDC Clinic Assessment Software Application (CASA).

The City of Laredo Health Department must adhere to both the spirit and intent of the "Standards for Child and Adolescent Immunization Practices," as recommended by the National Vaccine Advisory Committee, approved by the U.S.P.H.S., and endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The Health Department plans to provide immunization services two or more evenings per week and on weekends as needed to insure barrier free access to immunization clinics. Residency requirements for vaccine recipients are not applicable to receive services. The Health Department cannot deny vaccine to a recipient because they do not reside within this jurisdiction nor for the inability to pay the approved $4.00 fee.

FINANCIAL: The City of Laredo will receive $128,651.00 in funds from DSHS, and a projected amount of $47,038.00 in Program Income for the IAP Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning September 1, 2005, through August 31, 2006. The revenue account is 226-0000-323-4056, and the revenue accounts for the program income are: 226-0000-355-4050=$18,5 1 1, 226-0000-376-0101=$23,927 and 226-0000-376-0102=$4,600, and expenditure division is 226-6041. BUDGET ON NEXT PAGE RECOMMENDATION: I STAFF: Reconimrnds that Council introduce ordinance. BUDGET

TDH GRAMREVENUE I$ I 128,651 PROGRAM INCOME 47,038 TOTAL REVENUES 16 175,689 EXPENSES 1 PERSONNEL I$ I 117.017 FRINGE BENEFITS 11,634 TRAVEL 0 EQUIPMENT 0 SUPPLIES 0 ORDINANCE

AMENDING THE CITY OF LAREDO FY 2004-2005 ANNUAL BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $175,689 IN FUNDS FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES AND FROM PROGRAM INCOME FOR THE IMMUNIZATION ACTION PLAN (IAP) PROGRAM OF THE CITY OF LAREDO HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1,2005, THROUGH AUGUST 31,2006.

WHEREAS, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is contracting with the City of Laredo to provide public health services to residents of Laredo and Webb County through the City of Laredo Health Department, and

WHEREAS, the Immunization Action Plan (IAP) Program is to prevent, control, and eliminate vaccine-preventable diseases by providing and administering biologicals, promoting immunizations, conducting vaccine-preventable disease surveillance, assessing vaccine coverage levels, and applying principles of epidemiology and outbreak control measures within budgetary constraints.

WHEREAS, the IAP Program shall implement an immunization program for children, adolescents, and adults, with special emphasis on accelerating interventions to improve the immunization coverage of children two years of age or younger (less than 36 months of age) incorporating traditional and non-traditional systematic approaches designed to eliminate barriers, expand immunization delivery, and establish uniform policies. The City of Laredo Health Department will endeavor to achieve and maintain 90% immunization levels for preschool-age children and to eradicate vaccine-preventable diseases. The Health Department will also assess immunization levels in the clinical records of preschool children using the CDC Clinic Assessment Software Application (CASA), and

WHEREAS, the City of Laredo Health Department must adhere to both the spirit and intent of the "Standards for Child and Adolescent Immunization Practices," as recommended by the National Vaccine Advisory Committee, approved by the U.S.P.H.S., and endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The Health Department plans to provide immunization services two or more evenings per week and on weekends as needed to insure barrier free access to immunization clinics. Residency requirements for vaccine recipients are not applicable to receive services. The Health Department cannot deny vaccine to a recipient because they do not reside within this jurisdiction nor for the inability to pay the approved $4.00 fee, and

WHEREAS, this contract will provide funds in the amount of $128,651 for the Immunization Action Program for the term from September I, 2005 through August 3 1,2006.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1: The City Manager is hereby authorized to amend the City of Laredo FY 2004- 2005 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $128,651, from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Immunization Action Program of the City of Laredo Health Department and grant period September 1,2005 through August 31,2006.

Section 2: Revenue line item 226-0000-323-4056 is increased from $0 to $128,651.

Section 3: The revenue account line items for the Program Income are: 226-0000-355- 4050 = $18,511, 226-0000-376-0101 = $23,927, and 226-0000-376-0102 = $4,600.

Section 4: Expenditure division 226-6041 is increased from $0 to $175,689.

Section 5: The City Manager is hereby authorized to make transfers within the budget as allowable under the General Provisions as set forth by the Texas Department of State Health Services to meet the necessary costs to accomplish the scope of work for the program.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR

ON THIS DAY OF ,2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM: JAIME FLORES CITY ATTORNEY btrd RNESTO GARCIA CITY ATTORNEY DATE: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTORY 09/06/05 ORDINANCE Authorizing the City Manager to transfer $85,000.00 from City of Laredo - Public Library FY 04-05 budget to the Friends of the Library account. The $85,000.00 represents the required City of Laredo's match of 10% - 13% of the estimated $850,000.00 Universal Service Program grant application to Schools & Libraries Division 1 Universal Services Company / Federal Communications Commission. The grant is currently in the initial review stage and official funding confirmation is still pending. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Larry Dovalina, City Manager Janice Weber, Director

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: 02/07/05 City Council awarded the following: 1. Contract to Avnet Enterprise Solutions and the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) program in an amount not to exceed $711,780.45 for equipment, wiring, installation and maintenance; 2. Three year contract to Time Warner / Road Runner Business Class, through the State of Texas Mormation System Vendor Purchasing Program in the amount not to exceed $109,036.00 for Internet Access connection of 20Mbps; 3. Two year contract to SBC, through the State of Texas, Department of Information Resources (DIR) program in the amount not to exceed $19326.64 for PRI Smart Trunk telephone services. Contracts are related to the Universal Service Program grant application to Schools & Libraries Division / Universal Services Administration Company/ Federal Communications Commission and are all contingent on grant allocation. 12/6/04 City Council authorized submittal of grant application. BACKGROUND: The Universal Service Program is administered by the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Universal Service Administration Company (USAC). This not-for-profit corporation was appointed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to ensure that the benefits of telecommunications services reach students and communities across the country. E-Rate is a Federally subsidize program allowing nonprofit schools & libraries to receive substantial discounts for communication and internet access. This grant provides discounts of 80-90% on costs related to hardware communication devises, as well as, actual communication expenses. It also requires a maximum 10 - 13% match based on school lunch program (poverty level) and the school district in which each library facility resides. The average discount is estimated to be 87% on all communications and internet access, as well as, equipment related to E-Rate policy. FINANCIAL: TRANSFER FROM: General Fund Current Proposed Amended Line Item Name Line item Number Budget Amendment Budget Computer Hardware 101-3510-555-9002 $ 85,000.00 $ (85,000.00) $ 0 Transfer Out-FOTL 101-9910-597-0661 $ 10,421 .OO $ 85,000.00 $ 95,421 .OO

TRANSFER TO: Friends of the Library Line Item Name Line item Number Transfer in-General Fund 661-0000-393-0101 $ 10,421.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 95,421.00 Reserve Appropriation 661-3553-554-9900 $ 0 $ 85,000.00 $ 85,000.00

RECOMMENDATION: STAFF: The Library Advisory Committee will Recommend the introduction of the consider this item on August 31,2005. Ordinance. PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER $85,000.00 FROM CITY OF LAREDO - PUBLIC LIBRARY FY 04-05 BUDGET TO THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ACCOUNT. THE $85,000.00 REPRESENTS THE REQUIRED CITY OF LAREDO'S MATCH OF 10% - 13% OF THE ESTIMATED $850,000.00 UNIVERSAL SERVICE PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION TO SCHOOLS & LIBRARIES DIVISION I UNIVERSAL SERVICES COMPANY 1 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. THE GRANT IS CURRENTLY IN THE INITIAL REVIEW STAGE AND OFFICIAL FUNDING CONFIRMATION IS STILL PENDING.

WHEREAS, City Council seeks to insure that the latest in telecommunications and Internet access technology are make available to the citizens of the City of Laredo;

WHEREAS, The Laredo Public Library has submitted a Universal Service Program grant application to Schools & Libraries Division / Universal Services Administrative Company / Federal Communications Commission in the estimated amount of $850,000.00 for multi-year E-Rate discounts and communication and technology infrastructure enhancements; and

WHEREAS, a match of 10%-13% is required; and

WHEREAS, the grant is in the initial review stage and official funding confirmation is still pending;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

1. The City Manager be authorized to make the following transfer of funds:

TRANSFER FROM: General Fund Current Proposed Amended Line Item Name Line item Number Budget Amendment Budget Computer Hardware 101-3510-555-9002 $ 85,000.00 $ (85,000.00) $ 0 Transfer Out-FOTL 101-9910-597-0661 $ 10,421.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 95,421.00

ON THIS -DAY OF -2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM: JAIME %ORES CITY ATTORNEY

ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE September6 2005 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE FY 2004-2005 250' ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE REVENUE: AND EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,000 GENERATED Bj SPONSORSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE 7 FLAGS-7 CULTURE: FESTIVAL. FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR SCHEDULED 250'~ANNlVERSARl CELEBRATION EVENTS.

INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager Eddie Zavala, 250~Anniversary Celebration Coordinator PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: No previous council action

BACKGROUND: The City of Laredo is celebrating the 250'~Anniversary of its founding in 2005, and as a result, celebrations have been planned year-round. To continue with these celebrations, revenues generated by sponsorship contributions from the 7 Flags-7Cultures Festival will be appropriated to the 250'~Anniversarv Celebration Festival and Events budget- line item. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The 250" Anniversary Celebration Budget will be amended as follows:

Annual Budget Amended Proposed FY 04-05 Budget Amendment 250" Anniversary Celebration: REVENUES: Contributions1250" Anniversary (250-0000-372-1032) $17,500.00 $40,500.00 $23,000.00 EXPENDITURES: PromotionalslFestivaIs& Events 250-5325-553-6302 $107,719.00 $130,719.00 $23,000.00 COMMllTEE RECOMMENDATION: I STAFF RECOMMENDATION: NIA 1 Staff recommends approval INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE FY 2004-2005 250" ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,000 GENERATED BY SPONSORSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE 7 FLAGS-7 CULTURES FESTIVAL.. FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR SCHEDULED 250" ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION EVENTS.

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed continued 250" Anniversary Celebration events will benefit the community and are in the interest of the area residents;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

1. It authorizes the City Manager to amend the FY 2004-2005 250~Anniversary Celebration Budget as follows:

Annual Budget Amended Proposed FY 04-05 Budget Amendment

250" hversary Celebration: REVENUES: (250-0000-372-1032) $17,500.00 $40,500.00 $23,000.00 EXPENDITURES: Promotions/Festivals & Events 250-5325-553-6302 $107,719.00 $130,719.00 $23,000.00

2. This Ordinance shall become effective upon the passage thereof

PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO on this the day of, 2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES Mayor GUSTAVO GUEVARA City Secretary

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

JAIME L. FLORES City Attorney ERNEST0By: m- GARCIA Assistant City Attorney COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance 09/06/05 AMENDING SECTION 23-3 SUBSECTION (3) OF CHAPTER 23 (PARKS AND RECREATION) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LAREDO TO ALLOW FOR RATE CHANGES IN PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL ADMISSION FEES FROM $20.00 TO $10.00 FOR SENIORS 65 AND OVER THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE WATER AEROBICS CLASSES; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

I INITIATED BY: 1 STAFF SOURCE: Larry Dovalina Miguel Pescador City Manager Interim Parks and Recreation Director

I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None

BACKGROUND:

The City Council has recently recommended an adjustment to current pool rates for seniors.

This rate reduction will be an added benefit to our senior patrons, ages 65 and over.

The Parks and Recreation Department recommends the adoption of the new fee rate and finds it fair and reasonable.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenues collected as a result of this ordinance change will be reflected under Recreation Fund account 248-0000-357-1020.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommends approval. Recommends approval of ordinance. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

AMENDING SECTION 23-3 SUBSECTION (3) OF CHAPTER 23 (PARKS AND RECREATION) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LAREDO TO ALLOW FOR RATE CHANGES IN PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL FEES FROM $20.00 TO $10.00 FOR SENIORS 65 AND OVER THAT PARTICIPATE INTHE WATER AEROBICS CLASSES; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTWE DATE

WHEREAS, current class fees do not reflect senior rates; and

WHEREAS, the a reduction in the current rate will benefit senior pool participants ages 65 and over; and

WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department recommends the adoption of the reduced fee; and

WHEREAS, City Council finds that said ordinance change is fair and reasonable.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO, TEXAS THAT:

Section 1: Section 23-3 of Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances is amended to read as follows:

Sec. 23-3. Public Swimming Pool Fees.

The following fees and charges at the city's swimming pools be and are hereby authorized:

(3) Public swimming lessons, children S and adults sessions Learn to swim, ...... $20.00 per session Lap Swimming...... $20.00 per session Water Aerobics, ...... $20.00 per session Water Aerobics (senior rate for ages 65 and over)...... $10.00 per session Lifeguard Certification Classes ...... $150.00 per session Junior Lifeguard (14 & under) ...... $50.00 per session CPRI First Aid (Combined )...... $50.00 per session CPR,First Aid (Infant, Child, Adult) Individual lesson ...... $35.00 per session

Aquatics Instructional Programming: Percentage Split Instructor: 60 % City of Laredo: 40% Revenues collected and applied to 248 funds will have restricted recreational fund use.

Section 2: This ordinance shall be published one time in accord with the provisions of Section 2.09(D) of the City Charter.

Section 3: This ordinance shall take effect on and from the date of publication.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE - DAY OF ,2005

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM: JAIME L. FLClRES CITY ATTORNEY

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' ANTHONY C. MCGETTRICK ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

Date: I SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 7, Building and Building Regulations, Section 7-2. Same- 09/06/05 Amendments, Section 108.3 Building permit valuations, of the Code of Ordi- nances by deleting existing mechanisms for establishing valuations and creating specific valuations for the determinations of permit fees; Providing for publication and effective date.

I Initiated by: Staff source: City Manager Keith Selman, Planning and Zoning Director Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager Prior action: On 08/20/01 the City Council adopted the existing ordinance and the valuations established by the International Code Council were input at that time. At the budget workshop of 08/10/05 the City Council directed staffto increase those valuations 20% for the purposes of determining- con- structions fees. BACKGROUND

For the Health, Safety, and General welfare of the citizens of Laredo, the City Council has adopted building codes. To ensure implementation of these codes, City Council has hrther ordained the issuance of building permits and inspections. During the course of time, a periodic review of the fees for the issuance of the permits is undertaken. Mer a brief presentation to City Council at the budget workshop, City Council determined an increase in valuations and hence fees, is appropriate at this time. The net effect of this increase is 20%.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The proposed amendment will increase revenues Staff supports the proposed amendment. approximately $295,000 over the next fiscal year.

Page 1 CITY OF LAREDO ORDINANCE NO. 2005-0-

AMENDING CHAPTER 7, BUILDING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, SECTION 7-2. SAME-AMENDMENTS, SECTION 108.3 BUILDING PERMIT VALUATIONS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY DELETING EXISTING MECHANISMS FOR ESTABLISHING VALUATIONS AND CREATING SPECIFIC VALUTAIONS FOR THE DETERMINATION OF PERMIT FEES; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Laredo has adopted building codes and has ordained the issuance of building permits and inspections for enforcement of said codes for the purposes of Health, Safety, and General Welfare of the citizens of Laredo; and,

WHEREAS, a fee structure has been established for the purposes of issuing building permits and a periodic review of said permits is consistent with the City of Laredo's desire to provide this service; and,

WHEREAS, said fee structure is based on the valuation of the proposed construction; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing on September 6,2005, and finds the establishment of valuations appropriate and consistent with the General Plan of the City of Laredo; and,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1: Chapter 7, Buildings and Building Regulations, Section 7-2. Same- Amendments, Section 108.3, Building Permit Valuations, of the City of Laredo Code of Or- dinances is hereby amended to read as follows: . . Section 108.3 Building permit valuations.

Square Foot Construction Costs Grour, -IA -lB M.lllA !ll& -IV VA &l Assemblv, theaters, with staae ------103.20 100.80 62.40 60.00 68.40 64.80 69.20 66.00 61.20 Assemblv, theater, without staqe -103.20 -100.80 -62.40 -60.00 -68.40 -64.80 -69.20 66.00 61.20 A-2 Assemblv, niqhtclubs 97.20 97.2 73.20 70.80 84.00 79.20 84.00 -79.20 -74.40 A-2 Assemblv, restaurants. bars. 97.20 97.20 73.20 70.80 84.00 79.20 84.00 79.20 74.40 &3 Churches ------100.80 97.20 70.80 68.40 80.40 75.60 80.40 76.80 72.00 -A-3 Assemblv, qeneral, community hall. 106.80 104.40 50.40 48.00 80.40 75.60 81.60 76.80 72.00 Libraries, museums, arenas Business Educational Factorv and industrial, moderate hazard Factolv and industrial, low hazard Hiah Hazard, explosives

Hiah Hazard HPM Institutional, su~ewisedenvironment 127.20 124.80 81.60 79.20 90.00 N.P. 91.26 87.60 N.P. Institutional, incapacitated 148.80 146.40 81.60 79.20 123.60 N.P. 124.80_ 118.80 N.P. Institutional, restained 127.20 124.80 81.60 79.20 90.00 N.P. 91.26 87.60 N.P. Institutional, dav care facilities 148.00 146.40 81.60 79.20 123.60 N.P. 124.80_ 118.80 N.P. Mercantile 82.80 80.40 51.60 48.00 73.20 68.40 74.40_ 55.20 50.40 Residential, hotels ------98.40 96.00 60.00 57.60 90.00 85.20 91.26 85.20 80.40 Residential multi~lefamily 79.20 76.80 57.60 55.20 64.80 60.00 66.00_ -61.20 -56.40 Residential, one- and two-familv (Averq) Residential, one and two familv (Good) Residential, carelassisted livinq facilities Storaqe, moderate hazard Storaqe, low hazard Utility, miscellaneous

N.P.=not Dermitted

Section 2: This ordinance shall be published in a manner provided by Section 2.09 (D) of the Charter of the City of Laredo.

Section 3: This ordinance shall become effective as and from the date of publication specified in Section 2.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM: JAIME FLORES CITY ATTORNEY ,, COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS

DATE: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE 9/6/2005 Amending the City of Laredo's FY 2004-05 General Fund annual budget to appropriate revenues and expenditures in the amount of $125,000 for attorney fees paid to De Anda Law Firm. Expenditures will only be Incurred and disbursed if the revenue is collected by the Tax Department.

INITIATED STAFF SOURCE

LARRY DOVALINA ELIZABETH MARTINEZ CITY MANAGER TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Council approved an amount of $415,878 as revenue and expenditures through the adoption of the 2004-2005 Annual Budget. Council held and appproved the final reading on September 20,2004 to adopt this ordinance.

BACKGROUND: The Tax Depaltment has collected a total of $410,372.36 as of August 23. 2005.

FINANCIAL: Approved Proposed Budget Proposed Amended General Fund FY- 2004-05 Increase Budget Revenues FY 200405

101-0000-303-1 200 Penalty For Tax $415,878 $125.000 $540,878 Attorney

Expenditures

101-9810-593-5201 Tax Attorney $415,878 $125.000 $540,878

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF: Approval of this Ordinance. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Date: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE 9-6-05 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE CITY OF LAREDO'S FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 EL METRO OPERATIONS FUND BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,369.00 AS A RESULT OF ADDITIONAL REVENUES FROM ADVERTISING AND CHARTERS. FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIXED ROUTE BUS PARTS. I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Larry Dovalina, City Manager Ronald Moore, General Manager

PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION: City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 operating budget on September 27,2004.

BACKGROUND: On April 19,2004, City Council awarded a bus exteriorhnterior advertising services contract with Bus Ads. The contract stipulated that the City would be entitled to receive each year, the greater of the minimum annual guaranteed amount or 50% of net billings. In the first year of the contract, the net billings exceeded Year 1 minimum of $25,000.00 by $30,998.00.

As of October 1, 2004, there has been a steady increase in charter revenues. Based on fiscal year to date charter revenue and upcoming reserved charters, we are estimating charters to increase by 10% as compared to last year. Many of our charters that took place this fiscal year are the result of the continued support of the City's Convention and Visitors Bureau.

FINANCIAL: Budget Budget Proposed Amendment Budget El Metro Operations: Revenues Adveristing $36,000 $32,448 $ 68,448 Charters $45,900 $ 16,921 $62,821 Total $49,369 Expenditures Materials to Make RepairsNehicles $571,147 $49,369 $620,516

TRANSIT COMMITTEE: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Item will be reviewed by the Transit Committee Staff recommends introduction of this ordinance. on August 30,2005. ORDINANCE NO.

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE CITY OF LAREDO'S FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 EL METRO OPERATIONS FUND BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,369.00 AS A RESULT OF ADDITIONAL REVENUES FROM ADVERTISING AND CHARTERS. FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIXED ROUTE BUS PARTS.

WHEREAS, The City Council adopted the fiscal year 2004-2005 annual budget on September 27,2004; and

WHEREAS, On September 6, 2005, City Council will hold a public hearing and introduce this ordinance; and

WHEREAS, The City Council finds it to be in the best interest of the City of Laredo, Texas to amend the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Transit's budget for El Metro Operations in the amount of $49,369.00 for the purchase of parts for Fixed Route buses to maintain the current operations of the bus fleet.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1. The El Metro Operations Fund Budget is hereby amended as follows:

Budget Budget Proposed Amendment Budget Metro Operations: Revenues Adveristing $36,000 $32,448 $ 68,448 Charters $45,900 $ 16.921 $ 62,821 Total $ 49,369 Expenditures Materials to Make RepairsNehicles $571,147 $49,369 $620,5 16 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

JAIME L. FLORES CITY ATTORNEY

BY &(& IR-- V. L SSA SALDANA COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

Date: I SUBJECT: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2005-0-192 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional 09/06/05 Use Permit for a paint and body shop on Lots 10-12, Block 1704, Eastern Division, located at 2802 Guadalupe Street; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-63-2005

I Initiated by: Staff source: Javier and Gabriela Neira Keith Selman, Planning Director Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager Prior action: This item was introduced by Alfredo Agredano at the City Council meeting of 08/15/05. BACKGROUND

Council District: I1 - Hector J. Garcia Proposed use: Paint and body shop Site: The site currently houses a mechanic shop Surrounding land uses: The land north of the site includes single-family residences and manufactured homes. South of the site is the Tex-Mex Railroad, Papi Chulo Drive Thru, single-family residences, a warehouse, a church and manufactured homes. West of the site includes South Texas Auto Rebuilders, Speed and Sport Auto Shop, single-family residences and apartments. Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Retail/Office.

Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan does not identify Guadalupe Street at this location.

Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 22 In Favor: 1 Opposed: 4 STAFF COMMENTS The proposed conditional use permit is appropriate at this location. A paint and body shop requires a B-4 zoning district, rather than the current B-3 district. Although the Comprehensive Plan designates this area as RetailIOffice, the proposed conditional use permit is consistent with several existing mechanic type uses. The following conditions are suggested:

1. The Conditional Use Permit shall be issued to Javier and Gabriela Neira. and is nontransferable. 2. The site shall comply with all laws and codes required by the Laredo Fire Department. 3. The Conditional Use Permit is restricted to the activities provided in the letter, Exhibit "A", which is made part hereof for all purposes. 4. The site shall comply with all requirements of the Laredo Land Development Code. 5. Signage shall be limited to that which is allowed in a B-3 district. 6. The Conditional Use Permit is restricted to the site plan, Exhibit "B", which is made part hereof for all purposes. P&Z COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: I STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The P & Z Commission, in a 6 to 0 vote, Staff supports the proposed conditional use permit. recommended approval of the conditional use

Page 1 of 1 ORDINANCE NO. 2005-0-192

AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (MAP) OF THE CITY OF LAREDO BY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A PAINT AND BODY SHOP ON LOTS 10 - 12, BLOCK 1704, EASTERN DIVISION, LOCATED AT 2802 GUADALUPE STREET; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, a request has been received for the issuance of a Conditional Use Pcrmit for a paint and body shop on Lots 10 - 12, Block 1704, Eastern Division, located at 2802 Gua- dalupe Street; and,

WHEREAS, the required written notices were sent to surrounding property owners at least ten (10) days before the public hearing held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on July 21,2005; and,

WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, after a public hearing, has recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit; and,

WHEREAS, notice of the zone change request was advertised in the newspaper at least fifteen (1 5) days prior to the public hearing held before the City of Laredo City Council on this matter; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing on August 15,2005, on the request and finds the Conditional Use Permit amendment appropriate and consistent with the General Plan of the City of Laredo; and,

WHEREAS, all conditions imposed by the Conditional Use Permit, and all pertinent requirements the Laredo Land Development Code shall be met before the activity sanctioned by the Conditional Use Permit may commence; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council does not consider the impact, if any, of private covenants and deed restrictions on the subject property with the adoption of this ordinance; and,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1 : The Zoning Map of the City of Laredo be and is hereby amended by authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for a paint and body shop on Lots 10 - 12, Block 1704, Eastern Division, located at 2802 Guadalupe Street.

Section 2: The Conditional Use Permit is further restricted to the following provision herewith adopted by the City Council:

1. The Conditional Use Permit shall be issued to Javier and Gabriela Neira, and is nontransferable. 2. The site shall comply with all the laws and codes required by the Laredo Fire Depart- ment. 3. The Conditional Use Permit is restricted to the activities provided in the letter, Exhibit "A", which is made part hereof for all purposes. 4. The site shall comply with all requirements of the Laredo Land Development Code. 5. Signage shall be limited to that which is allowed in a B-3 district. 6. The Conditional Use Permit is restricted to the site plan, Exhibit "B", which is made part hereof for all purposes.

Section 3: This ordinance shall be published in a manner provided by Section 2.09 (D) of the Charter of the City of Laredo.

Section 4: This ordinance shall become effective as and from the date of publication specified in Section 3.

Section 5: The Conditional Use Permit authorized by this ordinance shall be revoked pursuant to the Laredo Land Development Code, section 24.94.10, entitled "Revocation," according to the criteria and procedures described therein and below:

1. Criteria

Any Conditional Use Permit, authorized by City Council, shall be considered in noncompliance and shall be revoked and removed from the City of Laredo Zoning Map, in the event a court of law finds the use in violation of any of the following conditions:

A. The use established on site does not conform, at any time, with any or all permit condition(s) approved by the City Council and or any local, state, or federal law. B. The activity authorized by the Conditional Use Permit commences prior to the in- stitution of all conditions imposed by the Conditional Use Permit. C. Discontinuance of the Council approved conditional use for a period of six (6) consecutive months. D. The use of which the Conditional Use Permit was authorized does not commence within six months of City Council's final approval date.

2. Procedures

Should City of Laredo Enforcement Official inspection reveal noncompliance with Laredo Land Development Code, Subsection 24.94.10, Conditional Use Permit revocation procedures shall commence as below stipulated:

A. A Zoning Officer shall, upon discovery of conditional use permit noncompliance as per Subsection 24.94.10, issue a written warning, granting a grace period of a minimum of ten (10) working days, within which time the use may be brought into compliance with the current City Council approved Conditional Use Permit for that location. B. If noncompliance persists after the conclusion of the warning grace period, a Zon- ing Enforcement Official shall issue a written citation. C. Should the citation result in a guilty verdict, the City of Laredo shall consider the Conditional Use Permit revoked and proceed with its removal from the City of Laredo Zoning Map. D. The Planning Director shall then issue the permit holder written notification of the Conditional Use Permit's official revocation and removal from the City of Laredo Zoning Map. E. In the event of discontinuance or failure to commence as stipulated in Subsection 24.94.1 0.1 D and E of this Ordinance, Zoning Enforcement Staff will issue written notification of same. Ten days after issuance of Zoning Enforcement notification of discontinuance or failure to commence, the Planning Director shall then issue the permit holder written notification of the Conditional Use Permit's official revocation and removal from the City of Laredo Zoning Map. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM: JAIME FLORES CITY ATTORNEY

ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY Kezone rrorn m-a \ br rlurllly ~us~~~aasLJI~LIILL to C.U.P. ( Conditional Use Permit )

Location: 2802 Guadalupe ZC-63.2005

Legend

OD"00 om-Dm~0 o CITY LIMITS 2005 PROPOSED REZONE ZONING BOUNDRlES ZONING BOUNDRIES

City of Laredo Zoning Map 1 inch equals 500 feet

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

Date: SUBJECT: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2005-0-202 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 9.22 acs., as further 09/06/05 described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A," located on Loop 20 north of Winfield Parkway, from R-l (Single Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-65-2005 Initiated by: I Staff source: Killam ~eveloomeut I Keith Selman. Plannine Director I Cynthia ~ollaio,~e~ub City Manager Prior action: This item was introduced by Gene Belmares at the City Council meeting of 08/15/05 BACKGROUND

Council District: VI - Gene Belmares

Proposed use: Commercial

Site: Vacant

Warningslcitations: None

Surrounding land uses: The land is completely surrounded on all sides by vacant undeveloped property. Loop 20 is to the east. Winfield Subdivision and the new Col. Santos Benavides Elementary School are to the west.

Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as RetailIOffice.

Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Loop 20 as a Major Arterial and Truck Route.

Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 1 In Favor: 1 Opposed: 0 STAFF COMMENTS

The proposed zone change is appropriate at this location. It is consistent with the Future Land Use Map designation for this area as Retail/Office. The land use pattern along Loop 20 is following a commercial trend. The proposed B-3 zoning district would be compatible to the adjacent B-3 district to the south.

P&Z COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The P & Z Commission, in a 6 to 0 vote, recom- Staff supports the .proposed . zone change- mended approval of the zone change. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

IMPACT ANALYSIS

Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern? Although this area is mostly undeveloped, Loop 20 to the south is following a pattern of commercial development.

Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts? No, there is an adjoining B-3 zoning district to the south.

Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood? No.

Are there substantial reasons why the property can not be used in accord with existing zoning? Yes, the current zoning only allows for residential type uses.

Page 2 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. 2005-0-202

AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (MAP) OF THE CITY OF LAREDO BY REZONING 9.22 ACRES, AS FURTHER DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A", LOCATED ON LOOP 20 NORTH OF WINFIELD PARKWAY, FROM R-l (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) TO B-3 (COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT); PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, a zone change has been requested by the owners of 9.22 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located on Loop 20 north of Winfield Parkway, from R-l (Single-Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business Dis- trict); and,

WHEREAS, the required written notices were sent to surrounding property owners at least ten (I 0) days before the public hearing held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on July 21,2005, and,

WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, after a public hearing, has recommended approval of the proposed zone change; and,

WHEREAS, notice of the zone change request was advertised in the newspaper at least fifteen (1 5) days prior to the public hearing held before the City of Laredo City Council on this matter; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing on August 15,2005, on the request and finds the zone change appropriate and consistent with the General Plan of the City of Laredo; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council does not consider the impact, if any, of private covenants and deed restrictions on the subject property with the adoption of this ordinance; and,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1 : The Zoning Map of the City of Laredo be and is hereby amended by rezoning 9.22 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located on Loop 20 north of Winfield Parkway, from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District). Section 2: This ordinance shall be published in a manner provided by Section 2.09 (D) of the Charter of the City of Laredo.

Section 3: This ordinance shall become effective as and from the date of publication specified in Section 2.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM: JAIME FLORES CITY ATTORNEY

ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY Rezone from R-I ( Single Family Residential District ) to 8-3 ( Community Business District )

Location: Bob Bullock Loop 20-65-2005

Legend Zoning

Citv of Laredo zoning Map 1 inch equals 500 feel

FIELD NOTE DESCRIPTION 9.22 ACRE PARCEL Laredo, Webb County, Texas

A 9.22 acre parcel of land located in the State of Texas, County of Webb, City of Laredo and being out of the Killam Development, Ltd. property as described in Volume 1366, Page 345- 346 of the Real Property Records of Webb County, Texas, and further described by metes and bounds as follows:

BEGINNING, at a point being the intersection of the northerly line of 75 feet utility easement as recorded in Volume 453, Page 502 of the Deed Records, Webb County, Texas, and the westerly right-of-way line of Loop 20;

THENCE; 5 69'58'10" W along and with the northerly line of 75 feet utility easement for a distance of 247.28 feet to a point for corner;

THENCE; 5 22"29'28" E for a distance of 740.86 feet to an angle point; said point being on the real lot i~neof Lot 10, Block 3, Winfield Subdivision, Phase 8 (unrecorded subdiv~sionl;

THENCE; 5 14°58'38" E along and with the easterly lot line of Block 3, Winfield Subdivision for a distance of 143.15 feet to an angle point; said point being on the rear lot line of Lot 11, Block 3;

THENCE; 5 07'27'48" E along and with the easterly lot line of Block 3, Winfield Subdivision for a distance of 203.60 feet to an angle point; said point being on the rear lot line of Lot 14, Block 3;

THENCE; 5 28'54'50'' E along and with the easterly lot line of Block 3, Winfield Subdivision for a distance of 68.19 feet to an angle point; said point being on the rear lot line of Lot 15, Block 3;

THENCE; 5 50'21'52'' E along and with the easterly lot line of Block 3, Winfield Subdivision for a distance of 246.82 feet to an angle point; said point being on the rear lot line of Lot 17, Block 3;

THENCE; 5 25'23'03" E along and with the easterly lot line of Block 3, Winfield Subdivision for a distance of 183.16 feet to a point for corner; said corner being on the northerly right-of-way line of Winfield Parkway as described in Volume 540, Page 632 of the Deed Records, Webb County, Texas;

THENCE; following a curve to the left, along and with the northerly right-of-way line of Winfield Parkway; said curve having a radius of 740.00 feet, a chord length of 42.7 feet, a chord bearing of S 66'16'09'' W , a central angle of 3'18'23'';

San Antonio Office Larsdo Office 2611 Nonh Main Avenue 108 Del Court San Anlonio, TX 76212.ZDZO Laredo, TX 76041.2276 (210) 737-3417 (956) 791-3155 (866) 717-3117 (677) 791.1155 Fax (210) 733-5184 (956) 701.3156Fax THENCE; N 67"55'20" E along and with the northerly right-of-way line of Winfield Parkway for a distance of 100.00 feet to a calmer point;

THENCE; N 22'55'20" E along and with the northerly r~ght-of-wayline of Winfield Parkway for a distance of 70.71 feet to a corner point;

THENCE; N 22'04'40" W along and with the westerly right-of-way line of Loop 20 for a distance of 1043.38 feet to an angle point;

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Registered ~b&nal Land Surveyor Registration Number 2994 lob No. 05033 June 29, 2005 hrlhb

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

Date: SUBJECT: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2005-0-203 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 3,893 square feet 09/06/05 out of Lot 9, Block 1635, Eastern Division, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A," located at 408 S. Arkansas Avenue, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-67-2005 Initiated by: Staff source: Beatriz Martinez Keith Selman, Planning Director I Cynthia Collazo, ~e~ui~City Manager Prior action: This item was introduced by John C. Galo at the City Council meeting of 08/15/05 BACKGROUND Council District: 111 -John C. Galo

Proposed use: Billboard

Site: The site is currently a single-family residence

Surrounding land uses: The land east of the site includes vacant lots, single-family residences, and manufactured homes. South of the site are single-family homes, vacant lots and the American Little League Field. North of the site are vacant lots. West of the site includes vacant lots Wilkinson Recy- cling, single family residences, Mario's Auto Sales, Pony's Tacos and Selina's Flower Shop.

Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as RetaiiIOffice.

Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Arkansas Avenue as a Minor Arterial.

Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 16 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 1 STAFF COMMENTS

The proposed zone change is inappropriate at this location. Although the proposed change is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's RetailIOffice designation, further analysis indicates that a B- 4 designation would be inconsistent with the surroundinizoning districts. he proposed B-4 district and its permitted uses may also negatively impact the adjacent residences to the south and southeast of the site. Furthermore, the site does not meet the minimum site dimension requirements for a B-4 district.

P&Z COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The P & Z Commission, in a 6 to 0 vote, recommended Staff does not support the proposed zone approval of the zone change. change. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

IMPACT ANALYSIS

Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern? Yes, although the land use pattern is residential along this portion of Arkansas Avenue.

Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts? Yes, the site abuts B-3 and R-3 zoning districts.

Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood? The more intense permitted uses allowed by a B-4 may negatively impact the adjacent neighborhood

Are there substantial reasons why the property can not be used in accordance with existing zon ing? Yes, the existing zoning district only allows for residential-type uses. ORDINANCE NO. 2005-0-203

AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (MAP) OF THE CITY OF LAREDO BY REZONING 3,893 SQUARE FEET OUT OF LOT 9, BLOCK 1635, EASTERN DIVISION, AS FURTHER DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A", LOCATED AT 408 S. ARKANSAS AVENUE, FROM B-3 (COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO B-4 (HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT); PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, a zone change has been requested by the owners of 3,893 square feet out of Lot 9, Block 1635, Eastern Division, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located at 408 S. Arkansas Avenue, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); and,

WHEREAS, the required written notices were sent to surrounding property owners at least ten (10) days before the public hearing held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on August 4,2005, and,

WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, after a public hearing, has recommended approval of the proposed zone change; and,

WHEREAS, notice of the zone change request was advertised in the newspaper at least fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing held before the City of Laredo City Council on this matter; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing on August 15,2005, on the request and finds the zone change appropriate and consistent with the General Plan of the City of Laredo; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council does not consider the impact, if any, of private covenants and deed restrictions on the subject property with the adoption of this ordinance; and,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1: The Zoning Map of the City of Laredo be and is hereby amended by rezoning 3,893 square feet out of Lot 9, Block 1635, Eastern Division, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located at 408 S. Arkansas Avenue, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). Section 2: This ordinance shall be published in a manner provided by Section 2.09 (D) of the Charter of the City of Laredo.

Section 3: This ordinance shall become effective as and from the date of publication specified in Section 2. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM: JAIME FLORES CITY ATTORNEY n

ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY Rezone from B-Z Community Business District 1 B-4 ( Highway Commercial District )

Locat~on:408 S Arkansas ZC-67-2005

Metes and Bounds Description For a tract of land containing 3,893 square feet, out of Lot 9, Block I635 Eastern Division per the City of Laredo Plat Book, City of Laredo, Webh County,Texas.

A tract of land containing 3,893 square feet, out of Lot 9, Block 1635 Eastern Division per the City of Laredo Plat Book. City of Laredo. Webb County. Texas, said 3.893 square fect tract being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows:

BEGINNING at a set % inch iroll rod at the northeast corner of Lot 9, Block 1635 Eastern Division. the northeast corner of the herein described tract;

THENCE, South along the west line of Arkansas Avenue (55.56 foot right-of-way). a distance of 46.33 feet to a set % inch iron rod, the southeast comer of the herein described tract;

THENCE, West, a distance of 104.52 feet to a set '1' inch iron rod. a non-tangent point on a curve to the right, the southeast corner of the herein described;

THENCE along the arc of the curve to the right a distancc of 63.04 feet. said curve having a radius of 514.64 feet, a delta of 06"57'05" said curve havlng a chord and chord bearing of 63.01 feet and N 4Z039'55" E to a set % inch iron rod. a non-tangent point and the nonhwcst corner of the herein described tract;

THENCE, a distance of 61.82 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING this 3,893 square foot tract.

Basis of Bearings: A %" iron rod found at the Northwest corner of Lot 3. Block 1712 Eastern IXvision, and a 'h" iron rod found at the Northwest corner of Lot 5: Block 1712 Eastern Division, City of Laredo. Texas.

State of 'Texas: County of Webh:

I. Enrique A. blejia 111. a Registered Professional Land Surveyor, do hereby state that the above captioned "Metes and Bounds Description" is true and was prepared from an actual survey of the property made under my supervision on the ground and that the corkier monuments shown wcre properly placed or located under my supervision

+.t..-- L-3u-or K.P.L. . No. 5653 -Texas Current Date

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

Date: SUBJECT: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2005-0-204 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1-3, Block 1, lglesi, 09/06/05 Cristiana Misericordia Unit 1, located 45 19 E. Del Mar Boulevard, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District) ; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-68-2005 Initiated by: Staff source: Iglesia Cristiana Misericordia, Inc. Keith Selman, Planning Director I Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager Prior action: This item was introduced by Johnny Rendon at the City Council meeting of 08/15/05. BACKGROUND

Council District: VI - Gene Belmares

Proposed use: The existing church is proposing a larger sign.

Site: Church cotnplex

WarningslCitations: None

Surrounding land uses: The land north of the property includes scattered single-family residences, Rancho La Esperanza, Wolf Creek and vacant undeveloped land. To the East and West the land is mostly vacant and undeveloped. Land to the south is vacant.

Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as RetaiVOffice.

Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Del Mar Boulevard as a Modified Majo~ Arterial.

Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 2 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0 STAFF COMMENTS

The proposed zone change is appropriate at this location. It is consistent with the Future Land Use Map designation for this area as RetailIOffice. The propose B-3 zoning district is compatible with the existing B-3 district to the northwest and B-4 district to the west. The applicant is seeking a B-3 zoning district to increase the sign square footage permitted.

P&Z COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The P & Z Commission, in a 6 to 0 vote, recom- Staff supports the proposed zone change mended approval of the zone change.

Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

IMPACT ANALYSIS

Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern? Yes, the established land use pattern is largely undeveloped with scattered residential uses.

Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts? No, the adjoining zoning districts are B-4 to the west and B-3 to the northwest.

Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood? No. There are limited residential uses.

Are there substantial reasons why the property can not be used in accord with existing zoning? No, the current zoning allows for sufficient commercial-type uses.

Page 2 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. 2005-0-204

AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (MAP) OF THE CITY OF LAREDO BY REZONING LOTS 1-3, BLOCK 1, IGLESIA CRISTIANA MISERICORDIA UNIT 1, LOCATED AT 4519 E. DEL MAR BOULEVARD, FROM B-1 (LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT) TO B-3 (COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT); PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, a zone change has been requested by the owners of Lots 1-3, Block 1, Iglesia Cristiana Misericordia Unit 1, located at 45 19 E. Del Mar Boulevard, from B-1 (Lim- ited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); and,

WHEREAS, the required written notices were sent to surrounding property owners at least ten (10) days before the public hearing held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on July 21, 2005, and,

WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, after a public hearing, has recommended approval of the proposed zone change; and,

WHEREAS, notice of the zone change request was advertised in the newspaper at least fifteen (1 5) days prior to the public hearing held before the City of Laredo City Council on this matter; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing on August 15,2005, on the request and finds the zone change appropriate and consistent with the General Plan of the City of Laredo; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council does not consider the impact, if any, of private covenants and deed restrictions on the subject property with the adoption of this ordinance; and,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1 : The Zoning Map of the City of Laredo be and is hereby amended by rezoning Lots 1-3, Block 1, Iglesia Cristiana Misericordia Unit 1, located at 4519 E. Del Mar Boulevard, from B-l (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District).

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM: JAIME FLORES CITY ATPORNEY i

ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY City of Laredo Zoning Map 1 inch equals 800 feet

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

Date: SUBJECT: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2005-0-205 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 2.74 acres, as fur- 09/06/05 ther described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A," located north of Hwy. 359 and east of Coronado Avenue, from R-IA (Single-Family Residential Reduced Area District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-69-2005 Initiated by: Staff source: Transborder Investments Keith Selman, Planning Director Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager Prior action: This item was introduced by Alfredo Agredano at the City Council meeting of 08/15/05 BACKGROUND Council District: I1 - Hector J. Garcia I Proposed use: Multi-family residential I I Site: The site is currently vacant. I Surrounding land uses: The land north, south and west is vacant and undeveloped. To the east of I the site is the South Texas Industrial Park. I Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Low Density Residential. I Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan does not identify Floral Blvd. Opposed: 0 I STAFF COMMENTS I The proposed zone change is appropriate at this location. The request would be compatible with the existing multifamily residential uses to the west in Larga Vista Subdivision and would provide a transition zone from the adjacent B-3 zoning district along Hwy. 359 to the future R-IA development to the north.

The P & Z Commission, in a 6 to 0 vote, recommended Staff supports the proposed zone change. approval of the zone change.

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IMPACT ANALYSIS

R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District): The purpose of the R-2 is to provide an area for higher density residential uses and those public and semi-public uses normally considered an integral part ( the neighborhood they serve.

Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern? No, there is a large multi-family subdivision to the west.

Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts? Yes, the site abuts a B-3 district to the south, an M-1 district to the east and an R-IA district to the north and west.

Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood? No. The closest neighborhood is zoned R-3 which allows for more intense residential uses.

Are there substantial reasons why the property can not be used in accord with existing zoning No, the existing zoning allows for sufficient residential uses that are compatible with the surroundin area.

Page 2 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. 2005-0-205

AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (MAP) OF THE CITY OF LAREDO BY REZONING 2.74 ACRES, AS FURTHER DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A", LOCATED NORTH OF HWY. 359 AND EAST OF CORONADO AVENUE, FROM R-1A (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL REDUCED AREA DISTRICT) TO R-2 (MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT); PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, a zone change has been requested by the owners of 2.74 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A," located north of Hwy. 359 and east of Coronado Avenue, from R-1A (Single-Family Residential Reduced Area District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); and,

WHEREAS, the required written notices were sent to surrounding property owners at least ten (10) days before the public hearing held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on July 21,2005, and,

WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, after a public hearing, has recommended approval of the proposed zone change; and,

WHEREAS, notice of the zone change request was advertised in the newspaper at least fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing held before the City of Laredo City Council on this matter; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing on August 15, 2005, on the request and finds the zone change appropriate and consistent with the General Plan of the City of Laredo; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council does not consider the impact, if any, of private covenants and deed restrictions on the subject property with the adoption of this ordinance; and,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1: The Zoning Map of the City of Laredo be and is hereby amended by rezoning 2.74 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A," located north of Hwy. 359 and east of Coronado Avenue, from R-1A (Single-Family Residential Re- duced Area District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District). Section 2: This ordinance shall be published in a manner provided by Section 2.09 (D) of the Charter of the City of Laredo.

Section 3: This ordinance shall become effective as and from the date of publication specified in Section 2.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM: JAIME FLORES CITY ATTORNEY Rezone from R-1A ( Single Family Reduced Area District ) ...:;.::.. to R-2 ( Multi-Family Residential District ) Locat~onH~ghway 359 ZC-69-2005 rnQ=wonu*

City of Laredo Zoning Map 1 inch equals 500 feet

801 GUADALUPE ST SUITE 101 .LAREDO, TX 78040. PH. (956) 791-1220. FAX(956) 753-7687 LAS FLORES SUBDZWSZON - PHASE 2 PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE R-IA TO R-2 LOT I, BLOCK 5 2.737 ACRES

Being 2.737 acres, more or less, out of that certain tract of land called to contain 32.963 acres more fully described in a Special Warranty Deed with Vendor's Lien from Alexander Properties, a Texas general partnership, unto Transborder Investments, L.L.C., a Texas limited liability company, dated June 21, 2004, and recorded in Volume 1632, Pages 347-351, Official Public Records, Webb County, Texas. Said 2.737-acre tract, situated in Porcion 3 1, Abstract 3 11 6, Jose Trevino, Original Grantee, Webb County, Texas, being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows, to-wit:

Beginning at a %-inch diameter iron rod set under fence and west line of Share No. 2 out of Part C-2 of the original partition of the Adela Bruni share of the A.M. Bruni estate recorded in Volume 343, Pages 367-369, Deed Records, Webb County, Texas, and the east line of said 32.963-acre tract, for the most southerly comer of this tract which bears N 00" 00' 28" E, 43 1.07 feet from a 518-inch diameter iron rod found by a fence comer post on the northeast line of right-of-way of State Highway 359 for the southwest corner of said Share No. 2 out of Part C-2 and the southeast corner of said 32.963-acre parent tract;

Thence N 72" 10' 00" W, at 232.80 feet a %-inch diameter iron rod set for the southwest comer hereof;

Thence N 00" 00' 06" W, at 27.92 feet a %-inch diameter iron rod set for a point of curvature;

Thence along a circular curve to the right, subtended by a central angle of 19" 00' 55", having a radius of 340.00 feet, and a long chord bearing and distance of N 09' 30' 21" E, 112.32 feet, at an arc length of 112.84 feet a %-inch diameter iron rod set for a point of tangency;

Thence N 19" 00' 48" E, at 2.46 feet a %-inch diameter iron rod set for a point of curvature;

Thence along a circular curve to the left, subtended by a central angle of 19" 00' 48", having a radius of 400.00 feet, and a long chord bearing and distance of N 09" 30' 24" E, 132.13 feet, at an arc length of 132.74 feet a %- inch diameter iron rod set for a point of tangency;

Thence North, at 194.01 feet a %-inch diameter iron rod set for a point of curvature;

Thence along a circular curve to the right, subtended by a central angle of 32" 36' 49", having a radius of 170.00 feet, and a long chord bearing and distance of N 16" 18' 24" E, 95.46 feet, at an arc length of 96.77 feet a %-inch diameter iron rod set for a point of tangency;

Thence N 32' 36' 49" E, at 32.46 feet a %-inch diameter iron rod set for a point of curvature;

Thence along a circular curve to the left, subtended by a central angle of 07" 16' 50", having a radius of 230.00 feet, and a long chord bearing and distance of N 28" 58' 23" E, 29.21 feet, at an arc length of 29.23 feet a %- inch diameter iron rod set for the northwest corner hereof;

Thence S 60" 36' 02" E, at 22.87 feet a %-inch diameter iron rod set for a point of deflection left; Page 2 of 3 G:\Engineering\Las Flores SubdivisdionWhase 2\Description\Zone Change.doc

Ex\<~L+~" h 'I -~/\jc;//\j~~~ts 2, c~/\js uL-r/\ /\j-rs //\jc. 801 GUADALUPE ST SUITE 101 * LAREDO, JX 78040. PH (956) 791-1220. FAX (956) 753.7687 LAS FLORES SUBDIWSZON - PHASE 2 PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE R-1A TO R-2 LOT I, BLOCK 5 2.73 7 ACRES

Tltence East, at 82.17 feet a %-inch diameter iron rod set for the most northerly northeast corner hereof;

Thence S 23' 57' 22" E, at 49.24 feet a %-inch diameter iron rod set under fence and west line of the aforementioned Share No. 2 and the east line of said 32.963-acre tract for a point of deflection right;

Thence S 00' 00' 28" W, with fence and west line of said Share No. 2, the east line of said 32.963-acre parent tract, at 624.93 feet the Point of Beginning and containing 2.737 acres, more or less.

Basis of Bearings Due North as shown for the east line of Larga Vista Subdivision recorded in Volume 17, Pages 33-38, Plat Records, Webb County, Texas.

Certificate of Surveyor State of Texas$ County of Webb5 I, the undersigned Registered Professional Land Surveyor in the State of Texas, hereby certify that the foregoing Sketch and Property Description are based on a Plat of Survey of 32.963 Acres provided by Foster Engineering Company, Laredo, Texas.

-e Juan Tije 'na, R.P.L.S. Date

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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

Date: SUBJECT: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2005-0-206 Authorizing the amendment of Ordinance No. 2002-0-003 which authorized a Special Use Permit 09/06/05 for mini-storage/warehousingon Lot 2A, Block 4, McPherson Plaza Subdivision, located at 13 17 East Hillside Road by transferring permit to current owner; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-70-2005 Initiated by: Staff source: Townlake-Hillside Self-storage LLC Keith Selman, Planning Director Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager Prior action: Council approved an SUP for a mini-storage warehouse on 01/03/00. This item was introduced by Johnny Rendon at the C& Council meeting of 08/15/05. BACKGROUND Council District: V -Johnny Rendon Proposed use: Mini-storage/warehousing Site: Hillside Self-storage Units

Warningslcitations: A citation was issued on 05/22/02 for failure to comply with landscaping requirements imposed by Special Use Permit. The case was dismissed on 05/07/03. Surrounding land uses: To the north of the site are Laredo Eye Associates, Kingstowne Town-homes, apartment complexes and single family residences. East of the site are Rey de Reyes Iglesia, vacant land and single family residences. West of the site are a laundrymat, Townlake Apartments and Townlake Self-storage Units. South of the site are Cherry Hill Duplexes.

Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as High Density Residential. Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Hillside Road as a Major Collector Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 25 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0 STAFF COMMENTS Staff supports the proposed S.U.P. amendment. The existing use is consistent with the surrounding uses along Hillside Road. Staff recommends the originally imposed conditions remain, and are as follows: I 1. The Special Use Permit is issued for a mini-storage facility only. 2. The Special Use Permit is issued to Townlake-Hillside Self-storage LLC and is transferable by motion of the City Council. 3. The Special Use Permit is restricted to the site plan, exhibit "A", which is made a part hereof for all purposes. 4. A 6 ft. landscape buffer will be placed on the south side of the property with canopy trees planted at 15 ft. intervals. 5. Only low impact ground lighting is permitted for outside lighting of the mini-storage facility on the southern half. 6. The mini-storage facility shall have a minimum of 70 percent of storage space for climate controlled units.

A Special Use Permit is used for those type uses that warrant individual attention on a case by case basis and should not be categorized in to a specific zoning district. A Special Use Permit is basically an overlay on top of the existing

The P & Z Cotnmissiou, in a 6 to 0 vote, recommended ap- Staff su~anrtsthe proposed Special Use Permit proval of the Special Use Permit amendment. amendment. ORDINANCE NO. 2005-0-206

AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE NO. 2002-0-2003 WHICH AUTHORIZED A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR MMI- STORAGE/WAREHOUSING ON LOT 2A, BLOCK 4, MCPHERSON PLAZA SUBDIVISION, LOCATED AT 1317 EAST HILLSIDE ROAD BY TRANSFERRING PERMIT TO CURRENT OWNER ; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, a request has been received for the amendment of a Special Use Permit for a mini-storage/warehousing on Lot 2A, Block 4, McPherson Plaza Subdivision, located at 1317 East Hillside Road; and,

WHEREAS, the required written notices were sent to surrounding property owners at least ten (1 0) days before the public hearing held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on August 4,2005; and,

WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, after a public hearing, has recommended approval of the amendment of a Special Use Permit; and,

WHEREAS, notice of the zone change request was advertised in the newspaper at least fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing held before the City of Laredo City Council on this matter; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing on August 15,2005, on the request and finds the amendment of a Special Use Permit appropriate and consistent with the General Plan of the City of Laredo; and,

WHEREAS, all conditions imposed by the Special Use Permit, and all pertinent requirements the Laredo Land Development Code shall be met before the activity sanctioned by the Special Use Permit may commence; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council does not consider the impact, if any, of private covenants and deed restrictions on the subject property with the adoption of this ordinance; and,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAmED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1: The Zoning Map of the City of Laredo be and is hereby amended by authorizing the amendment of a Special Use Permit for a mini-storage/warehousing on Lot ZA, Block 4, McPherson Plaza Subdivision, located at 1317 East Hillside Road.

Section 2: This ordinance shall be published in a manner provided by Section 2.09 (D) of the Charter of the City of Laredo. Section 3: The Special Use Permit is further restricted to the following provision herewith adopted by the City Council:

1. The Special Use Permit is issued for a mini-storage facility only. 2. The Special Use Permit is issued to Townlake-Hillside Self-storage LLC and is transferable by motion of the City Council. 3. The Special Use Permit is restricted to the site plan, exhibit "A", which is made a part hereof for all purposes. 4. A 6 ft. landscape buffer will be placed on the south side of the property with canopy trees planted at 15 ft. intervals. 5. Only low impact ground lighting is permitted for outside lighting of the mini-storage facility on the southern half. 6. The mini-storage facility shall have a minimum of 70 percent of storage space for climate controlled units.

Section 4: This ordinance shall become effective as and from the date of publication specified in Section 2. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM: JAIME FLORES CITY ATTORNEY Rezone from B-I ( Limited Commercial District ) with S.U.P ( Special Use Permit ) to S.U.P. ( Speical Use Permit ) Amended

Location: 1317 E. Hillside ZC-70-2005

Legend Zoning 0zoning Proposed Rezone

City of Laredo Zoning Map 1 inch equals 400 feet

CITY OF LAREDO ORDINANCE NO. 2000-0-003

AUTHORlZING THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A MINI-STORAGE FACILITY ON 1.13 ACRES (THE REMAINING UNPLATTED PORTION OF LOT 2, BLOCK 4, MCPHERSON PLAZA SUBDIVISION), LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HILLSIDE RD. AND EAST OF MCPHERSON RD.; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the owner of 1.13 acres (the unplatted remaining portion of Lot 2, Block 4, McPherson Plaza Subdivision), located on the south side of Hillside Rd. and east of McPherson Rd., has requested a Special Use Permit for a mini-storage facility and,

WHEREAS, notice of the zone change was advertised in the newspaper at least fifteen (1 5) days prior to the public hearing held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on this matter; and,

WHEREAS, the required written notices were sent to surrounding property owners at least fifteen (15) days before the public hearing held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on December 2, 1999; and,

WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, after a public hearing, has recommended approval of the Special Use Permit; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing on December 20, 1999 on the request and finds the proposed Special Use Permit is appropriate and consistent with the General Plan of the City of Laredo.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1: A Special Use Permit is granted for a mini-storage facility on 1.13 acres (the unplatted remaining portion of Lot 2, Block 4, McPherson Plaza Subdivision), located on the south side of Hillside Rd. and east of McPherson Rd.: Section 2: The Special Use Permit is restricted to the following provisions:

1) The Special Use Permit is issued for a mini-storage facility only. 2) The Special Use Permit is issued to RYR Lid. and is non-transferable. 3) The Special Use Permit is restricted to the site plan, exhibit "A", which is made a part hereof for all purposes. 4) A 6 ft. landscape buffer will be placed on the south side of the property with canopy trees planted at 15 ft. intervals. 5) Only low impact ground lighting is permitted for outside lighting of the mini-storage facility on the southern half. 6) The mini-storage facility shall have a minimum of 70 percent of storage space for climate controlled units.

Section 3: This ordinance shall be published in a manner provided by Section 2.09 (D) of the Charter of the City of Laredo.

Section 4: This ordinance shall become effective as and from the date of publication specified in Section 3.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE

3 DAY OF d&..Uft; ,2000. /

MAYOR

ATTESJ,: .-

c..' c..' j i ,.-) %*:.,d'-$-Q:", u& <-, ,:, ;,,,,,*&<&v ~73' , GUSTAVOGUEVARAC JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

JAIME FLORES CITY ATTORNEY

--+&. -L,-- -\ BY: RAY RODRIGUEZ ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY ZC-70-2005 1317 E. Hillside Road COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

Date: SUBJECT: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2005-0-207 Authorizing the amendment of Ordinance No. 94-0-139 which authorized a Conditional @)/06/05 Use Permit for mini-storage/warehousing on Block 13, Calton Gardens Subdivision, located at 5 115 San Francisco Avenue by transferring permit to current owner; providing for publi- 1 cation and effective date. Initiated hv: / Staff source: Super self-itorage Laredo LLC Keith Selman, Planning Director Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager Prior action: Council aooroved a CUP for a mini-storaee warehouse on 07/05/94. This item was introduced bv a. - Johnny Rendon at the City Council meeting of 08/15/05. BACKGROUND

Council District: V - Johnny Rendon Proposed use: Mini-storage/warehousing Site: Del Norte Self-storage Units Surrounding land uses: To the south of the site are single family residences, apartments, Iglesia Bautista and Bella's Beauty Supply. To the east of the site are Gallagher Gardens Apartments. To the west of the site are vacant land, single family residences, Chesterfield Apartments and Unlimited Cooks. To the North of the site are My School Daycare, single family residences, Black Hills Leather, apartment complexes, Border Pools, Tacos El Ca- zador, Mi Tiendita Hillside Grocery, Velvet Touch Floral and Clark Elementary School.

Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Medium Density Residential. Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan does not identify San Francisco Avenue. Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 36 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0 STAFF COMMENTS Staff supports the proposed C.U.P. amendment. The existing use is compatible with the surrounding uses along San Francisco Avenue. Staff recommends the originally imposed conditions remain, and are as follows: 1. The Conditional Use Pennit is issued to Super Self-storage Laredo LLC, and is transferable by motion of the City Council. 2. An opaque fence of not less than seven (7) feet in height along the side and rear property lines of this site. 3. There shall be security gates at the entrances. 4. There shall be interior lighting at this site, located in such a way as to avoid disturbing nearby residents. 5. There shall be either additional parking spaces available within the area or a break through the middle of the mini self-storage units to allow for improved vehicular circulation. 6. Sight lines shall not be restricted in corners within the mini self-storage unit area.

L Conditional Use Permit is used for those type uses that warrant individual attention on a case by case basis and hould not be categorized in to a specific zoning district. A Conditional Use Permit is basically an overlay on top of le existing zoning designation and can be limited in many respects such as time, fencing, setbacks, landscaping, etc

P&Z COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: I STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The P & Z Commission, in a 6 to 0 vote, recommended ap- Staff supports the proposed Conditional Use proval of the Conditional Use Permit amendment. Permit amendment.

Page 1 of 1 ORDINANCE NO. 2005-0-207

AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE NO. 94-0-139 WHICH AUTHORIZED A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MINI- STORAGEIWAREHOUSING ON BLOCK 13, CALTON GARDENS SUBDIVISION, LOCATED AT 5115 SAN FRANCISCO AVENUE BY TRANSFERRING PERMIT TO CURRENT OWNER; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, a request has been received for the amendment of a Special Use Permit for a mini-storage/warehousing on Block 13, Calton Gardens Subdivision, located at 5 1 15 San Francisco Avenue; and,

WHEREAS, the required written notices were sent to surrounding property owners at least ten (10) days before the public hearing held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on August 4,2005; and,

WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, after a public hearing, has recommended approval of the amendment of a Conditional Use Permit; and,

WHEREAS, notice of the zone change request was advertised in the newspaper at least fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing held before the City of Laredo City Council on this matter; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing on August 15, 2005, on the request and finds the amendment of a Conditional Use Permit appropriate and consistent with the General Plan of the City of Laredo; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council does not consider the impact, if any, of private covenants and deed restrictions on the subject property with the adoption of this ordinance; and,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1: The Zoning Map of the City of Laredo be and is hereby amended by authorizing the amendment of a Conditional Use Permit for a mini-storagelwarehousing on Block 13, Calton Gardens Subdivision, located at 5 115 San Francisco Avenue.

Section 2: This ordinance shall be published in a manner provided by Section 2.09 (D) of the Charter of the City of Laredo. Section 3: The Conditional Use Permit is further restricted to the following provision herewith adopted by the City Council:

1. The Conditional Use Permit is issued to Super Self-storage Laredo LLC, and is transferable by motion of the City Council. 2. An opaque fence of not less than seven (7) feet in height along the side and rear property lines of this site. 3. There shall be security gates at the entrances. 4. There shall be interior lighting at this site, located in such a way as to avoid disturbing nearby residents. 5. There shall be either additional parking spaces available within the area or a break through the middle of the mini self-storage units to allow for improved vehicular circulation. 6. Sight lines shall not be restricted in corners within the mini self-storage unit area. Section 4: This ordinance shall become effective as and from the date of publication specified in Section 2. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM: JAIME FLORES CITY ATTORNEY Rezone from R-3 ( Residential Mixed District ) with a C.U.P ( Conditional Use Permit ) to C.U.PAmended

Location, 5115 San Francisco ZC-71-2005

Legend Zoning 0zoning Propsed_Rezc

City of Laredo Zoning Map 1 inch equals 500 feet

AN ORDINANCE NO. 94-0-139

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MINI SELF-STORAGE UNITS ON BLOCK 13 OUT OF CALTON GARDENS SUBDIVIS!CN, LOCATED EAST OF SAN FRANCISCO AVENUE AND SOUTH OF AURORA STREET, OF THE CITY OF LAREDO; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, a Conditional Use Permit is required to provide for a more restrictive zoning classification than that of the current R-3 (Mixed Residential District); and

WHEREAS, the owner of Block 13, out of Calton Gardens Subdivision, located east of San Francisco Avenue and south of Aurora Street, in the City of Laredo, has requested a Conditional Use Permit for Mini Self-storage Units; and

WHEREAS, notice of the Conditional Use Pennit request was advertised in the newspaper at least fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing held before the Planning and Zoning Commission; and

WHEREAS, the required written notices were sent to the surrounding property owners at least ten (10) days before the public hearing held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on June 2, 1994; and

WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, after a public hearing, has recommended approval.. of the Conditional Use Permit subiect .. to certain conditions; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing on June 27, 1994 and found that the proposed Conditional Use Permit is appropriate and consistent with the General Plan of the City of Laredo and the conditions as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1: A Caditional Use Permit for Mini Self-storage Units is granted for Block 13 out of Calton Gardens Subdivision, located east of Sari Francisco Avenue and south of Aurora Street, of the City of Laredo; Page 1 AN ORDINANCE ISSUING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MINI SELF-STORAGE UNITS ON BLOCK 13 OUT OF ,*- CALTON GARDENS SUBDIVISION / \ ', I , 1 ! Section 2: The Conditional Use Permit is 'ot transferrable. ,.* Section 3: The Conditional Use Permit is hrther restricted to the following provisions recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and herewith adopted by the City Council:

(1) An opaque fence of not less than seven (7) feet in height along the side and rear property lines of this site.

(2) There shall be security gates at the entrances

(3) There shall be interior lighting at this site, located in such a way as to avoid disturbing nearby residents.

(4) There shall be either additional parking spaces available within the area or a break through the middle of the mini self-storage units to allow for improved vehicular circulation.

(5) Sight lines shall not be restricted in comers within the mini self-storage unit area.

Section 4: This ordinance shall be published in the manner provided by Section 2.09@) of the Charter of the City of Laredo.

Section 5: This ordinance shall become effective as and from the date of publication specified in Section 4.

Page 2 AN ORDNANCE ISSUING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MTNI SELF-STORAGE UNITS ON BLOCK 13 OUT OF CALTON GARDENS SUBDIVISION.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF 1994.

CECILIA MAY WREN0 FOR /s/SAUL N. RmZ,h. MAYOR PRO-TEM MAYOR

CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

JOSE S. TELLEZ CITY ATTORNEY

Y?,; \ BY: I&&* RAYkfidI~LlIkd 0 ZC-71-2005 51 15 San Francisco Avenue ZC-71-2005 51 15 San Francisco Avenue COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

Date: SUBJECT: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2005-0-208 Authorizing the amendment of Ordinance No. 98-0-149 which authorized a Special Use 09/06/05 Permit for mini-storage/warehousing on Lot 3, Block 2, Townlake Plaza Subdivision, located at 1234 Townlake Drive by transferring permit to current owner; providing for publication and effective date. ZC-72-2005 Initiated by: Staff source: Townlake-Hillside Self-storage LLC Keith Selman, Planning Director Cynthia Colkdzo, Deputy City Manager Prior action: Council approved an SUP for a mini-storage warehouse on 0611 5/98. This item was introduced by Johnny Rendon at the City Council meeting of 08/15/05. BACKGROUND Council District: V -Johnny Rendon I Proposed use: Mini-storage/warehousing I WarningslCitations: None Site: Mini-storage units exist on the site, Surrounding land uses: To the east of the site are Townlake Apartments. To the south and west are apartment complexes. The Laredo Public Library is to the southwest. To the west of the site are Gateway Academy, Texas Migrant Council, Falcon International Bank and Townlake Professional Building. To the north of the site are Cir- cle K and condominiu~ncomplexes.

Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as High Density Residential Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan does not identify Townlake Drive. Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 20 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 2 STAFF COMMENTS Staff supports the proposed S.U.P. amendment. The existing use is compatible with the surrounding uses along Townlake Drive at this location. Staff recommends the originally imposed conditions remain, and are as follows: 1. The Special Use Permit is restricted to a mini-storage/warehouse only and conforms to all design standards required for issuance under Section 24.93.9 of the Laredo Land Development Code. 2. The Special Use Permit is issued to Townlake-Hillside Self-storage LLC, and is transferable only by motion of the City Council. 3. Landscaping shall be provided as per Section 24.93.9 and 24.83 of the Laredo Land Development Code. 4. Attached, on-premise signage will be utilized in conformance with Section 24.82.4.2 of the Laredo Land De- velopment Code. A Special Use Permit is used for those type uses that warrant individual attention on a case by case basis and should not be categorized in to a specific zoning district. A Special Use Permit is basically an overlay on top of the existing zoning designation and can be limited in many respects such as time, fencing, setbacks, landscaping, etc.

P&Z COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: 1 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The P & Z Commission, in a 6 to 0 vote, recommended ap- Staff suv~ortsthe proposed Special Use Permit proval of the Special Use Permit amendment. amendment. ORDINANCE NO. 2005-0-208

AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE NO. 98-0-149 WHICH AUTHORIZED A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR MINI- STORAGEIWAREHOUSING ON LOT 3, BLOCK 2, TOWNLAKE PLAZA SUBDIVISION, LOCATED AT 1234 TOWNLAKE DRIVE BY TRANSFERRING PERMIT TO CURRENT OWNER; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, a request has been received for the amendment of a Special Use Permit for a mini-storagelwarehousing on Lot 3, Block 2, Townlake Plaza Subdivision, located at 1234 Townlake Drive; and,

WHEREAS, the required written notices were sent to surrounding property owners at least ten (10) days before the public hearing held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on August 4,2005; and,

WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, after a public hearing, has recommended approval of the amendment of a Special Use Permit; and,

WHEREAS, notice of the zone change request was advertised in the newspaper at least fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing held before the City of Laredo City Council on this matter; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council does not consider the impact, if any, of private covenants and deed restrictions on the subject property with the adoption of this ordinance; and,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1: The Zoning Map of the City of Laredo be and is hereby amended by authorizing the amendment of a Special Use Permit for a mini-storagelwarehousing on Lot 3, Block 2, Townlake Plaza Subdivision, located at 1234 Townlake Drive.

1. The Special Use Permit is restricted to a mini-storage/warehouse only and conforms to all design standards required for issuance under Section 24.93.9 of the Laredo Land Development Code. 2. The Special Use Permit is issued to Townlake-Hillside Self-Storage LLC, and is transferable only by motion of the City Council. 3. Landscaping shall be provided as per Section 24.93.9 and 24.83 of the Laredo Land Development Code. 4. Attached, on-premise signage will be utilized in conformance with Section 24.82.4.2 of the Laredo Land Development Code. Section 4: This ordinance shall become effective as and from the date of publication specified in Section 2. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVAM, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM: JAIME FLORES CITY ATTORNEY Rezone from B-I ( Limited Commercial District ) with a S.U.P. ( Special Use Permit ) to S.U.P. Amended

Locat~on1234 Townlake Dr. ZC-72-2005

Legend Zoning 0zoning Paposed_Rezone

City of Laredo zoning Map 1 inch equals 500 feel North CITY OF LAREDO ORDINANCE NO. 98-0-149

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A MINI- STORAGElWAREHOUSE ON LOT 3, BLOCK 2, TOWNLAKE PLAZA, UNIT I, LOCATED AT 1234 TOWNLAKE DRIVE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the owner of Lot 3, Block 2, Townlake Plaza, Unit I, located at 1234 Townlake Dr. has requested a Special Use Permit for a mini-storage/warehouse; and,

WHEREAS, notice of the Special Use Permit request was advertised in the newspaper at least fifteen (1 5) days prior to the public hearing held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on this matter; and,

WHEREAS, the required written notices were sent to surrounding property owners at least fifteen (15) days before the public hearing held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on May 7, 1998; and,

WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission; after a public hearing, has recommended approval of the Special Use Permit request; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing on June 1, 1998 on the request and finds the proposed Special Use Permit is appropriate and consistent with the General Plan of the City of Laredo.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE cInCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1: A Special Use Permit is granted for a mini-storage warehouse on Lot 3, Block 2, Townlake Plaza, Unit I, located at 1234 Townlake Dr.

Section 2: The Special Use Permit is restricted to the site plan, Exhibit "A", which is made a part hereof for all purposes. --- 1 Section 3: The Conditiopl Use Permit is further restricted to the following provisions recommended by the phg'ind Zoning Commission and herewith adopted by the City Council: -- 1 1) The ~onditio//al Use Permit is restricted to a mini-storage/warehouse only, and conforms to all design standards required for issuance under Section 24.93.9 of the L.L.D.C. CITY OF LAREDO ORDINANCE NO. 98-0-149

2) The Conditional Use Permit is issued to R & Sons, Ltd., Carlos Rodriguez and H. Ruhlman, and is .en-transferable. , 3) Landscaping shall be provided as per ~ectio22m9Ad 24-83 of the Laredo Land Development Code.

4) Attached, on-premise signage will be utilized in conformance with Section 24.82.4.2 of the Laredo Land Development Code.

Section 4: This ordinance shall be published in a manner provided by Section 2.09 @) of the Charter of the City of Laredo.

Section 5: This ordinance shall become effective as and from the date of publication specified in Section 4.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE

&DAY OF J~Q, 1998. fb@uxAhd ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR ATTEST:

. . ch'Y SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM: JAIME FLORES CITY ATTORNEY

BY: ~AYR&RI~UEZ ASSISTANT crn ATTORNEY PUBLISHED DATE:6-22-98 ZC-72-2005 I234 Townlake Drive ZC-72-2005 1234 Townlake Drive COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 2005-0-209 09/06/2005 Amending Section 1 of Ordinance 2004-0-334 of the City of Laredo and authorizing an increase in the bridge toll rate schedule for southbound non-commercial traffic not utilizing the Automatic Vehicle Identification System (A.V.I.) or Colombia - Solidarity Bridge as further described in Exhibit "A" and hereby repealing all conflicting sections in all ordinances currently in effect.

INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Larry Dovalina, City Manager Rafael Garcia Jr., Laredo Bridge System Director PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On August 15,2005 a public hearing was conducted and an introducto~yordinance introduced to authorize an increase in the bridge toll rate schedule for southbound non-commercial traffic not utilizing the Automatic Vehicle Identification System (A.V.I.) or Colombia - Solidarity Bridge as further described in Exhibit "A" and hereby repealing all conflicting sections in all ordinances currently in effect.

BACKGROUND: As per Ordinance No. 96-0-1 80 the following procedural steps have been taken: Laredo Bridge System staff informed the City Council during the last budget workshop held on August 10, 2005 of the recommended .50 cent increase per axle for southbound non-commercial traffic not utilizing the Automatic Vehicle Identification System (A.V.I.) or Colombia - Solidarity Bridge. Non-commercial bridge patrons have the option of continuing to pay $1 .OO per axle if they utilize the A.V.I. system or cross through the Colombia - Solidarity Bridge.

On August 8, 2005, a presentation was given to the Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee regarding the .50 cent increase per axle for southbound non-commercial traffic not utilizing the A.V.I. system or Colombia - Solidarity Bridge. During the meeting, Laredo Bridge System staff informed the committee of the option still available for non-commercial bridge customers to continue paying $1 .OO per axle if they utilize the A.V.I. system or cross through the Colombia - Solidarity Bridge. After discussion, the committee supported the recommended .50 cent increase for non-commercial traffic not utilizing the A.V.1 system or Colombia - Solidarity Bridge.

On August 15, 2005, a public notice was published in the Laredo Morning Times advising of the upcoming August 15,2005 public hearing regarding the rate increase of .50 cents per axle for non-commercial traffic not utilizing the A.V.I. system or Colombia - Solidarity Bridge.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: Estimated financial impact of a .50 cent increase per axle for southbound non- commercial traffic will be $4,753,030.00 in additional yearly revenues. Revenues will be deposited into account #553-0000-331-1001 (Bridge Operations).

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval to increase .50 cents per axle for non- Authorization to increase .50 cents per axle for non- commercial traffic not utilizing the A.V.1 system or commercial traffic not utilizing the A.V.1 system or Colombia -Solidarity Bridge. Colombia -Solidarity Bridge. ORDINANCE 2005-0-209

AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE 2004-0-334 OF THE CITY OF LAREDO AND AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN THE BRIDGE TOLL RATE SCHEDULE FOR SOUTHBOUND NON-COMMERCIAL TRAFFIC NOT UTILIZING THE AUTOMATIC VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (AVI.) OR COLOMBIA - SOLIDARITY BRIDGE AS FURTHER DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" AND HEREBY REPEALMG ALL CONFLICTING SECTIONS IN ALL ORDINANCES CURRENTLY IN EFFECT.

WHEREAS, the City Council, after a public hearing held August 15, 2005 in compliance with Section 6.10 (B) of the City Charter on the issue of increasing tolls charged for crossing City of Laredo International Bridges, and in compliance with Ordinance 96-0-180, has determined that it is in the public's interest to increase such bridge tolls, and the revised tolls are fair, reasonable, and equitable in all respects and should be approved; and

WHEREAS, Laredo Bridge System staff informed the City Council during the last budget workshop held on August 10,2005 of the recommended .SO cent increase per axle for southbound non-commercial traffic not utilizing the Automatic Vehicle Identification System (A.V.I.) or Colombia - Solidarity Bridge; and

WHEREAS, on August 8, 2005 a presentation was given to the Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee regarding the .50 cent increase per axle for southbound non-commercial traffic not utilizing the A.V.I. system or Colombia - Solidarity Bridge; and

WHEREAS, On August 15, 2005, a public notice was published in the Laredo Morning Times advising of the upcoming August 15, 2005 public hearing regarding the rate increase of .50 cents per axle for non-commercial traffic not utilizing the A.V.I. system or Colombia - Solidarity Bridge; and

WHEREAS, Non-commercial bridge patrons have the option of continuing to pay $1.00 per axle if they utilize the A.V.I. system or cross through the Colombia - Solidarity Bridge; and

WHEREAS, Estimated financial impact of a .50 cent increase per axle for southbound non-commercial traffic will be $4,753,030.00 in additional yearly revenues and will he deposited into account #553-0000-331-1001 (Bridge Operations); and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to apply such bridge tolls for southbound non-commercial traffic; and

WHEREAS, a public hearing and introductory ordinance was held on August 15, 2005.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section I: That section 1 of ordinance 2004-0-334 of the City of Laredo shall be, and hereby is, amended to read as follows:

That the City Council hereby establishes the rates to be charged for southbound non- commercial vehicles that cross the City of Laredo International Bridges to be as follows:

1. Pedestrians ...... 50 (Children under 6 years of age)...... Free (Bicycle and rider)...... 50

-2. All non-commercial vehicles (with or without Cargo) not utilizing the Automatic Vehicle Identification System (A.V.I.) or Colombia - Solidarity Bridge ...... $1.50 @, Axle (Emergency vehicles. Fire engine. ambulance, police car, etc. Answering or returning from an emergency call) ...... Free

-3. All non-commercial vehicles (with or without Cargo) utilizing the Automatic Vehicle Identification System (A.V.I.) or Colombia - Solidarity Bridge ...... $1.00 @, Axle (Emergency vehicles. Fire engine, ambulance. police car, etc. Answering or returning from an emerpency call) ...... Free

-4. Commercial Vehicles All commercial vehicles ...... $2.75 @ Axle -5. Over weights (with permit) 80,001 lbs - 100,000 lbs ...... $50.00 100,001 lbs - 120,000 lbs ...... $75.00 120,001 lbs- 140,000 Ibs ...... $100.00 140,001 lbs - 160,000 lbs ...... $125.00 160,001 Ibs - 180,000 lbs ...... $150.00 180,001lbs-Over ...... $175.00

U-Turn Penalty Violation -6. Over weights (Without permit) Fee -Fee 80,001 lbs - 100,000 lbs ...... $ 50.00 + $500.00 + $500.00 100,001 lbs - 120,000 ibs ...... $ 75.00 + $500.00 + $500.00 120,001 lbs - 140,000 lbs ...... $100.00 + $500.00 + $500.00 140,001 lbs - 160,000 lbs ...... $125.00 + $500.00 + $500.00 160,001 Ibs - 180,000 lbs ...... $150.00 + $500.00 + $500.00 180,001 lbs - Over ...... $175.00 + $500.00 + $500.00

All commercial vehicles over 80,000 lbs. must obtain a permit from the Traffic Department of the City of Laredo prior to crossing any Bridge designated by the City of Laredo as a commercial International Bridge (Colombia Solidarity Bridge or World Trade Bridge). Failure to obtain this permit will result in an additional $500.00 penalty fee at time of crossing. Failure to comply with the City of Laredo Bridge System U- Turn procedure at it's International Bridges will result in an additional $500.00 U-Turn violation fee. The entire bridge toll including the penalty fee and the violation fee, must be paid prior to allowing any use of the City of Laredo International Bridges.

-7. Swipe Card Administrative Fee For Southbound Commercial Vehicles ...... $1 .OO @ Swipe Card

Section 2: All laws and parts of laws in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall be, and hereby are, repealed. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2005.

Elizabeth G. Flores, Mayor

ATTEST:

Gustavo Guevara City Secretary LAREDO INTERNATIONAL TOLL BRIDGES TOLL SCHEDULE SOUTH BOUND ONLY EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 15,2005

1. Pedestrians ...... 50 (Children under 6 years of age)...... Free (Bicycle and rider)...... 50

-2. All non-commercial vehicles (with or without Cargo) not utilizing the Automatic Vehicle Identification System (A.V.I.) or Colombia - Solidarity Bridge ...... $1.50 @ Axle (Emergency vehicles. Fire engine, ambulance, police car, etc. Answering or returning from an emergency call) ...... Free

-3. All non-commercial vehicles (with or without Cargo) utilizing the Automatic Vehicle Identification System (A.V.I.) or Colombia - Solidarity Bridge ...... $1 .OO 0,Axle (Emergency vehicles. Fire engine, ambulance. police car, etc. Answering or returning from an emergency call) ...... Free

-4. Commercial Vehicles All commercial vehicles ...... $2.75 @ Axle

-5. Overweights (with permit) 80,001 Ibs - 100,000 lbs ...... $50.00 100,001 lbs- 120,0001bs ...... $75.00 120,001 lbs - 140,000 lbs ...... $100.00 140,001 lbs- 160,000 lbs ...... $125.00 160,001 lbs- 180,000 lbs ...... $150.00 180,001 lbs - Over ...... $175.00

Exhibit "A" U-Turn Penalty Violation -6. Overweights (Without permit) -Fee -Fee 80,001 lbs - 100,000 lbs ...... $ 50.00 4 $500.00 + $500.00 100,001 lbs - 120,000 lbs ...... $ 75.00 + $500.00 + $500.00 120,001 lbs - 140,000 lbs ...... $100.00 + $500.00 + $500.00 140,001 lbs - 160,000 lbs ...... $125.00 + $500.00 + $500.00 160,001 lbs - 180,000 lbs ...... $150.00 + $500.00 + $500.00 180,001 lbs - Over ...... $175.00 + $500.00 + $500.00

-7. Swipe Card Administrative Fee For Southbound Commercial Vehicles ...... $1 .OO @ Swipe Card

Exhibit "A" PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF LAREDO

THE CITY OF LAREDO HEREBY GIVES PUBLIC NOTICE OF:

1. A rate increase of .SO cents per axle for non-commercial traffic not utilizing the Automatic Vehicle Identification System (A.V.I.) or Colombia - Solidarity Bridge.

A public hearing will be held at the City of Laredo's Council Chambers on August 15, 2005 starting at 5:30 p.m.

Any and all comments regarding this proposed .50 cent increase for all southbound non- commercial traffic not utilizing the A.V.I. System or Colombia - Solidarity Bridge are certainly welcomed. Should you wish to either voice your opinion and/or send a written comment prior to the public hearing on the isth of August, 2005, please contact Mr. Rafael Garcia, Jr., Laredo Bridge System Director, at (956) 791-2200 or P.O. Box 579, Laredo, Texas 78042.

Exhibit "B" COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 2005-0-210

9/06/05 Accepting funds in the amount of $128,600.00 ffom the South Texas 9-1-1 Regional Administration Division to cost share personnel at the Laredo Police Department Public Safety Answering Point in accordance to Section 771.0751 of the Texas Health and Safety Code and Rule 251.3 Use of Revenue in Certain Counties from the Commission on State Emergency Communications; and amending the FY 2004-2005 General Fund Budget of the City of Laredo by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $128,600.00 for salary expenses for Laredo Police Department Communications Division salaries.

INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE:

Lany Dovalina, City Manager Jessica L. Hein, Exec. Assistant to the City Manager

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

On August 15, 2005 City Council held a public hearing introducing ordinance and instructed staff to proceed with final reading.

BACKGROUND:

On April 20,2005, the Commission on State Emergency Communications approved the request to cost share personnel at the Webb County Sheriffs Office and Laredo Police Department under the legislative provision found in Section 771.0751 of the Texas Health and Safety Code which allows for uses of revenues which have not historically been funded in any PSAP within the county, participating in the Commission 9-1 -1 program, that has the highest population within the region after all other basic 9- 1- 1 needs are financially met.

FINANCIAL: General Fund budget will be amended as follows:

Annual Proposed Amended Budget Amendment Budget Revenues: 9-1-1 Regional Adrninst 101-0000-327-9012 128,600 128,600

Expenditures: Salaries - Regular 101-2341-521-1110 1,117,858 128.600 1,246,458

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

N/A Hold public hearing and introduce Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 2005-0-210

ACCEPTING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $128,600.00 FROM THE SOUTH TEXAS 9-1-1 REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION DIVISION TO COST SHARE PERSONNEL AT THE LAREDO POLICE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT IN ACCORDANCE TO SECTION 771.0751 OF THE TEXAS HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE AND RULE 251.3 USE OF REVENUE IN CERTAIN COUNTIES FROM THE COMMISSION ON STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS; AND AMENDING THE FY 2004-2005 GENERAL FUND BUDGET OF THE CITY OF LAREDO BY APPROPRIATING REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $128,600.00 FOR SALARY EXPENSES FOR LAREDO POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION SALARIES.

WHEREAS, on September 27,2004, City Council adopted fiscal year 2005 annual budget; and

WHEREAS, the Section 771.0751 of the Texas Health and Safety Code authorizes certain uses of funds for 9-1-1 related services within the largest county in that region; and

WHEREAS, the 9-1-1 strategic plan was amended to reflect such expenses; and

WHEREAS, the City Council held a final reading of this Ordinance on September 6, 2005.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1: the City Manager is hereby authorized to accept funds in the amount of $128,600.00 from the 9-1-1 Regional Administration program for South Texas; and

Section 2: the FY 2004-2005 General Fund budget is hereby amended as follows:

Annual Proposed Amended Budget Amendment Budget Revenues: 9-1-1 Regional Adminst. 101-0000-327-9012 128,600 128,600

Expenditures: Salaries - Regular 101-2341-521-1110 1,117,858 128,600 1,246,458 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

L. fLe4 GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. ELISSA SALDANA CITY SECRETARY ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY bVUIYLlLI LVIVlIVlUI*lLX 1lull DATE: I SUBJECT: FINAL READING ORDINANCE No. 2005-0-211 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2004-2005 annual budget by appropriating D910612005 revenues and expenditures in the amount $391,301 in funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services and from Program Income for the Maternal and Child Health (MCH-Title V) Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period September 1, 2005, through August 3 1, 2006. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo Hector F. Gonzalez, M.D., M.P.H. Deputy City Manager Health Director PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On August 15, 2005, Council held public hearing introducing ordinance and instructed staff to proceed with final hearing. BACKGROUND:

The Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) has contracted with the City of Laredo to provide public health services to residents of Laredo and Webb County through the City oi Laredo Health Department.

The Maternal and Child Health (MCH-Title V) Program provides, at a minimum, the following services to eligible women and children: prenatal, preventive, and primary child health, dysplasia, and dental services (for children and adolescents). The program will bill Title V 01 Medicaid for all Medicaid eligible services; will ensure that all program income generated :hrough Medicaid be used to expand and enhance women and children's health services.

BUDGET AND PERSONNEL ON NEXT PAGE . FINANCIAL: The City of Laredo will receive $347,956.00 in funds from TDSHS, and $43,345.00 in Program Income for the MCH-Title V Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning September 1, 2005, through August 3 1, 2006. The revenue iccount is 226-0000-323-4034 and expenditure divisions are 226-6078 and 226-6079. The Revenue accounts for the Program Income is 226-0000-355-4080 = $15,684.00, 226-0000-376- 3401 = $27,461.00, and 226-0000-376-0402 = $200.00. RECOMMENDATION: STAFF: Recommends that Council approve the ordinance.

ORDINANCE 2005-0-21 1

AMENDING THE CITY OF LAREDO FY 2004-2005 ANNUAL BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT $391,301 IN FUNDS FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES AND FROM PROGRAM INCOME FOR THE MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH (MCH- TITLE V) PROGRAM OF THE CITY OF LAREDO HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1,2005, THROUGH AUGUST 31,2006.

WHEREAS, the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) has contracted with the City of Laredo to provide public health services to residents of Laredo and Webb County through the City of Laredo Health Department; and

WHEREAS, the Maternal and Child Health (MCH-Title V) Program provides, at a minimum, the following services to eligible women and children: prenatal, preventive, primary child health, dysplasia, and dental services (for children and adolescents); and

WHEREAS, the program will bill Title V or Medicaid for all Medicaid eligible services; will ensure that all program income generated through Medicaid be used to expand and enhance women and children's health services.

WHEREAS, this contract includes funds in the amount of $40,000.00 for a .5 FTE dentist in contractual services. Because of limited resources, we have chosen a contractual position to serve the indigent children population

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1: The City Manager is hereby authorized to amend the City of Laredo FY 2004- 2005 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount $347,956.00 in funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services and $43,345.00 in Program Income for the Maternal and Child Health (MCH-Title V) Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning September 1,2005, through August 3 1,2006.

Section 2: Revenue line item 226-0000-323-4034 funded by the TDSHS is increased by $347,956.00. The revenue accounts for the Program Income are increased by $43,345.00 and distributed as follows: 226-0000-355-4080 = $15,684.00, 226- 0000-376-0401 = $27,461.00, and 226-0000-376-0402 = $200.00. Section 3: Expenditure division 226-6078 is increased from $0 to $307,956, and 226-6079 from $0 to $40,000.

Section 4: The City Manager is hereby authorized to make transfers within the budget as allowable under the Special Contract Provisions and General Provisions of the contract with TDSHS to meet the necessary costs to accomplish the scope of work for the program.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR

ON THIS DAY OF ,2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

JAIME FLORES CITY ATTORNEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION I DATE: I SUBJECT: FINAL READING ORDINANCE No. 2005-0-212 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2004-2005 annual budget by increasing 09/06/2005 revenues and expenditures of $7,219.00 in additional funds totaling $28,876.00 from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Laredo Obesity Prevention and Control Project (LOPAC) of the City of Laredo Health Department, to extend the grant period four (4) additional months, from September 1,2004, through December 3 1,2005. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo Hector F. Gonzalez, M.D., M.P.H. Deputy. City Manager Health Director PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On August 15, 2005, Council held public hearing introducing ordinance and instructed staff to proceed with final hearing. BACKGROUND:

The Texas Department of State Health Services has contracted with the City of Laredo to provide public health services to residents of Laredo and Webb County through the City of Laredo Health Department.

The Laredo Obesity Prevention and Control Project (LOPAC) provides public health preventive services to women, children, and their families in order to address local health needs; to build the local public health infrastructure; and to improve the health status of women, children, and families. The grant period begins on September 1,2004, through December 31,2005

BUDGET 226-605

Chief, Public Health Education Div.

FINANCIAL: The Laredo Obesity Prevention and Control Project (LOPAC) is being increased in the amount of $7,219.00 for the period beginning September 1, 2004, through December 31, 2005. The revenue account is 226-0000-323-4069 and expenditure division is 226-6053. BUDGET ON NEXT PAGE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF: Recommends that Council approve the ordinance. BUDGET

RESERVE APPR. 0 0 0 TOTAL I $ 21,657 7.219 28,876 ORDINANCE 2005-0-212

AMENDING THE CITY OF LAREDO FY 2004-2005 ANNUAL BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES OF $7,219.00 IN ADDITIONAL FUNDS TOTALING $28,876.00 FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE LAREDO OBESITY PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROJECT (LOPAC) OF THE CITY OF LAREDO HEALTH DEPARTMENT, AND TO EXTEND THE GRANT PERIOD FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL MONTHS, FROM SEPTEMBER 1,2004, THROUGH DECEMBER 31,2005.

WHEREAS, the Texas Department of State Health Services has contracted with the City of Laredo to provide public health services to residents of Laredo and Webb County through the City of Laredo Health Department; and

WHEREAS, the Laredo Obesity Prevention and Control Project (LOPAC) provides public health preventive services to women, children, and their families in order to address local health needs; to build the local public health infrastructure; and to improve the health status of women, children, and families.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1: The City Manager is hereby authorized to amend the City of Laredo FY 2004-2005 annual budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount $7,219 in funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Laredo Obesity Prevention and Control Project (LOPAC) of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning September 1,2004, through December 3 1,2005.

Section 2: Revenue line item 226-0000-323-4069 funded by the TDSHS is increased by $7,219.00

Section 3: Expenditure division 226-6053 is increased by $7,219.00

ON THIS DAY OF ,2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

JAJME FLORES CITY ATTORNEY CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Date: SUBJECT: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 2005-0-213 9-06-05 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE CITY OF LAREDO'S I 2004-2005 BUDGET, EL METRO OPERATIONS FUND AND TRANSIT CAPITAL GRANTS FUND BY $143,693.00 AND ($179,616.00) RESPECTIVELY. EL METRO OPERATIONS WILL BE AMENDED BY APPROPRIATING REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $143,693.00 FROM THE TRANSFER OF SAVINGS OF CAPITAL FUNDS FROM FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION'S FISCAL YEAR 2000 GRANT NO. TX-90-X499. TRANSIT CAPITAL GRANTS FUND WILL AMENDED BY REDUCING REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES BY $179,616.00 TO REFLECT THE TRANSFER OF CAPITAL FUNDS TO OPERATING FUNDS. LOCAL MATCH OF $35,923.00 IS ALREADY APPROPRIATED IN THE EL METRO OPERATIONS FUND AND WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO SALES TAX RESERVE APPROPRIATION.

I INITIATED BY: ( STAFF SOURCE: 1 Larry Dovalina, City Manager I Ronald Moore, General Manager 1

PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION: Item was introduced at the City Council Meeting of 8-15-05.

BACKGROUND:

Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant TX-90-X499 had authorized El Metro to purchase five vans, two 35 ft. buses, three support vehicles, and to use for operating assistance. All budgeted vehicles have either been purchased or a contract has been awarded and there are savings remaining. FTA has given permission to allow us to re-program savings from capital funds to operations.

FINANCIAL:

See Attached Financial.

TRANSIT COMMITTEE: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Item was reviewed by the Transit Committee on Staff recommends final approval of this August 11,2005. ordinance. FINANCIAL: Budget Proposed Budget Amendment Budget El Metro Operations Revenues: ContributionsIFTA Operating Grant $8,063,817.00 Expenditures: CNG $ 400,236.00 Vehicle Parts $ 535,248.00 Total

Transit. Capital Grants Revenues: FTA Capital Grant $1,858,086.00 (143,693.00) Transfer in1Sales Tax $ 186,000.00 [ 35,923.00) Total (179,616.00)

Expenditures: FTA Grant X499 $ 980,226.00 (179,616.00)

Transit Sales Tax Expenditures: Transfer out1Cap. Grants $ 186,000.00 Reserve Appropriation $ 670,542.00 Total ORDINANCE NO. 2005-0-2 13

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE CITY OF LAREDO'S 2004-2005 BUDGET, EL METRO OPERATIONS FUND AND TRANSIT CAPITAL GRANTS FUND BY $143,693.00 AND ($179,6 16.00) RESPECTIVELY. EL METRO OPERATIONS WILL BE AMENDED BY APPROPRIATING REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $143,693.00 FROM THE TRANSFER OF SAVINGS OF CAPITAL FUNDS FROM FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION'S FISCAL YEAR 2000 GRANT NO. TX-90-X499. TRANSIT CAPITAL GRANTS FUND WILL AMENDED BY REDUCING REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES BY $179,616.00 TO REFLECT THE TRANSFER OF CAPITAL FUNDS TO OPERATING FUNDS. LOCAL MATCH OF $35,923.00 IS ALREADY APPROPRIATED IN THE EL METRO OPERATIONS FUND AND WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO SALES TAX RESERVE APPROPRIATION.

WHEREAS, The grant TX-90-X499 was accepted and executed on August 1, 2000 by for Fiscal Year 1999-2000; and

WHEREAS, The Federal Transportation Administration is allowing the City of Laredo to re-program unused grant X499 capital funds into operating assistance funds; and

WHEREAS, The City Council finds it to be in the best interest of the City of Laredo, Texas to amend the Fiscal Year 2005 Transit's budgets for El Metro Operations and Capital Grants funds in the amounts of $143,693.00 and ($179,616.00), respectively and that the local match from the capital funds be allocated into the sales tax reserve appropriation.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1. the City Manager is authorized to amend the City of Laredo's Fiscal Year 2005 El Metro Operations and Transit Capital Grants funds by $143,693.00 and ($179,616.00), respectively; and

Section 2. the Federal Transit Administration is allowing the City of Laredo to move unused FTA grant X499 capital funds into operating assistance funds; and

Section 3. the City's Federal Transit Administration operating grant contribution is increased from $8,063,817.00 to $8,207,510.00; and

Section 4. the City's Federal Transit Administration capital grant contribution is decreased from $1,858,086.00 to $1,714,393.00; and

Section 5. the City's sales tax match for Transit capital expenses will be decreased from $186,000.00 to $150,077.00; and Section 6. the grant funds shall be deposited in the City of Laredo Transit Fund.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

- & JAIME L. FLORES CITY ATTORNEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: FINAL READINGS OF ORDINANCE NO. 2005-0-214 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2004-2005 Water Availability Fund Annual 9/6\05 Budget by appropriating expenses in the amount of $3,000,000.00 by drawing down the opening balance for water right acquisitions.

I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE:

Larry Dovalina, City Manager John Hatchel, Interim Utilities Director

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

On August 15, 2005 City Council held a public hearing introducing ordinance and instructed staff to proceed with final reading.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Laredo owns 46,265.15 acre-feet of Water Rights. With the purchase of 1,600 acre- feet the total acre-feet would be 47,865.15 aclft. A transaction of2,000 aclft is pending. After this transaction the City will own a total of 49,865.15 aclft.

Original Budget allocated $300,000 for Water Right purchases.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Amended Budget Proposed Amended Budget FY 2004-2005 Amendment FY 2004-2005

Openlng Balance $ 9,802,587 (3,000,000) $ 6,802,587

Revenues 2,137,100 2,137,100

Expenses 5.1 16.648 3.000.000 8.1 16.648

Closlng Balance $ 6,823,039 0 823,039

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: ( STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Approval of purchase of water rights. That the Public Hearing be held and the ordinance be introduced. ORDINANCE NO. 2005-0-214

AMENDING THE CITY OF LAREDO FY 2004-2005 WATER AVAILABILITY FUND ANNUAL BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING EXPENSES IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000,000.00 BY DRAWING DOWN THE OPENING BALANCE FOR WATER RIGHT ACQUISITIONS.

WHEREAS, the City of Laredo owns 46,265.15 acre-feet of Water Rights. With the purchase of 1,600 acre-feet the total acre-feet would be 47,865.15 aclft. A transaction of 2,000 aclft is pending. After this transaction the City will own a total of 49,865.15 aclft.

WHEREAS, the original budget allocated $300,000 for Water Right purchases.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ClTY COUNCIL OF THE ClTY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1: Revenue appropriated is hereby amended as follows:

Amended Budget Proposed Amended Budget FY 2004-2005 Amendment FY 2004-2005

Opening Balance: $ 9,802,587 (3,000,000) $ 6,802,587

Revenues: 2,137,100 2,137,100

Expenses: 5.1 16.648 3,000.000 8.1 16,648

Closing Balance: $ 6,823,039 0 823,039 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: V&i# Ldd GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR., 6e:JAlME L. FLORES ClTY SECRETARY ClTY ATTORNEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE #2005-0-215 Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey fee simple title to the "Surface Only", at its market value of $14,900.00 for certain property described as a 19,859 sq. ft. tract of land, more or less, out of those former sections of Jawis Avenue between Marion and Gates Streets (including its intersection with Gates Street) and Gates Street between Jawis and Martin Avenues said tract being situated in the Eastern Division, City of I Laredo, Webb County, Texas being generally described on attached Exhibit

I "A; and providing for an effective date. INITIATED BY: I STAFF SOURCE: CYNTHIA COLLAZO ANGEL0 FERRAZZANO Deputy City Manager Real Estate Manager

I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On August 15, 2005, this ordinance was introduced by the City Council.

BACKGROUND: On December 6, 2004, the City Council passed Ordinance No. 2004-0-327 closing as a public easement those sections of Jawis Avenue between Marion and Gates Streets (including its intersection with Gates Street) and Gates Street between Jarvis and Martin Avenues all situated in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas.

Jesse J. Martinez, Jorge R. Martinez and Hector F. Martinez and wife Leticia, the sole abutting property owners have requested that the City of Laredo consider selling them the above- mentioned tract of land.

Said City property has been appraised by a State Certified Real Estate Appraiser at $14,900.00 (rounded) (19,859 sq. fi. at $0.75 per square foot). The Martinez Family has accepted the City's offer to purchase said tract of land.

Improvement Plan As oer Section 10 of the Street Closinq/Sales Policy Handbook, a~~rovedper Resolution No. 97- 0-i40, requiring the submission of a property improvement plan b; the buyer will not be required to submit said plan since the street portions being proposed for sale have lost its identity as streets. These street sections have been physically closed and used as part of the Jesse Martinez Junk yard for many years.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: Anticipated revenue from this sale is $14,900.00 to be deposited into Account #101-0000-374- 11 01 (Sale of Streets)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: NIA Staff recommends passage of this Ordinance. ORDINANCE #2005-0-215

AUTHORIZING THE ClTY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO EFFECTIVELY CONVEY FEE SIMPLE TITLE TO THE "SURFACE ONLY, AT ITS MARKET VALUE OF $14,900.00, FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS A 19,859 SQ. FT, TRACT OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF THOSE FORMER SECTIONS OF JARVIS AVENUE BETWEEN MARION AND GATES STREETS (INCLUDING ITS INTERSECTION WITH GATES STREET) AND GATES STREET BETWEEN JARVIS AND MARTIN AVENUES SAID TRACT BEING SITUATED IN THE EASTERN DIVISION. ClTY OF LAREDO. WEBB COUNTY. TEXAS BEING GENERALLY DESCRIBED ON ATTACHED EXHIBIT A. AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

WHEREAS, on December 6,2004, the City Council passed Ordinance No. 2004- 0-327, closing as public easements those sections of Jawis Avenue between Marion and Gates Streets (including its intersection with Gates Street) and Gates Street between Jawis and Martin Avenues all situated in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas; and

WHEREAS, by virtue of the Original Land Grant from the Crown of Spain to the City of Laredo, fee simple title to certain streets is vested in the City of Laredo; and

WHEREAS, Jesse Javier Martinez, Jorge Ricardo Martinez, Hector Felipe Martinez and wife Leticia Martinez have requested that the City of Laredo consider selling the above-mentioned tract of land out of the above-mentioned former street sections; and

WHEREAS, said City property has been appraised by a State Certified Real Estate appraiser at $14,900.00; and

WHEREAS, Jesse Javier Martinez, Jorge Ricardo Martinez, Hector Felipe Martinez and wife Leticia Martinez, sole abutting property owners, of the above- mentioned former street sections, have accepted the City's offer to purchase said tract of land out of those former street sections at the market value of $14,900.00; and

WHEREAS, City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City of Laredo to sell the above-mentioned former street to Jesse Javier Martinez, Jorge Ricardo Martinez, Hector Felipe Martinez and wife Leticia Martinez at the market value of $14,900.00.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ClTY COUNCIL OF THE ClTY OF LAREDO THAT:

1. It hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey fee simple title to the "Surface Only", at its market value of $14,900.00 for certain property described as a 19,859 sq. ft. tract of land, more or less, out of those former sections of Jarvis Avenue between Marion and Gates Streets (including its intersection with Gates Street) and Gates Street between Jarvis and Martin Avenues all situated in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, being generally described on attached Exhibit "A" to Jesse Javier Martinez. Jorge Ricardo Martinez, Hector Felipe Martinez and wife Leticia Martinez.

2. This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage thereof.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR on this the day of ,2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES Mayor ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. City Secretary

APPRovd*D As To FORM:

Asst. City A orney

METES AND BOUNDS DlWXWlTON OF PORTIONS OF SARVIS AYE. BETWEEN WONST. AND GATES ST. AND 'GATESST. BETWEEN JARV18 AVE. AM) MARTIN AW CITYOFLAREDO WEBB COUNTY, TEXAS

A 0.4559 Acre 119.W ~turefes0 b.ct of hnd.Mnr in the Eularn DMoltbc ClW of brado. .ad b;ln;o.t oi~mnbAvu R0.W. &oci tbe math R0.W. lheof~.rlomS~ (SSSS(' R0.W.) mod the watb R0.W. Ilnof Gsta St. (SaSd' R0.W.) udClta 8L (55.S' RO.W) from the eut R0.W. olJ.lvh Avu tom* Martin Am., According to the Webb County, Teus, Plnt Rsords; uld acre (nd of lPnQ, bdm more pdcabrly

Commead~lgat the noribeast comer of Block 1292-A ED, u the& kmkdin Volnmc 3. Page 66, oltbe Webb County Terns Plat Raorda;

THENCE, &nth, 16.69 feet, dong the weat right-of-way Une olJnrvb Avr, to &e mr(h wutmmrof tbb tnct and the point olbeglnnlng.

THENCE, &a&, 316.47 feet, dong ddwcst ripht-of-my heorkrsls A* (o mm laterlor comrofuld Block 1292-A mnd the aonthwcat mmer oltbb tract berrof;

TBENCE, but, 163.15 feet, along Ik nonth 14@1t-of-waylime nl Cam St, to tk 8otltk.a mrner oltbl incthereor;

TBENCE, W~J&9151 feet, along &I nod&ht of myUat of Gaks St, to tk wnihwut mrner olBloek 2167 E.D. and an interior corner of &btnct hemfi

THENCE,North, 162,09 leet, along the eut dgbt ofway Une of J& Amto the mrlh cot mmer ottbb tract benwl;

TEEN- N 77-16-42 W, 17.66 feet, dong exbtlq fence llnr,fo m interior comer beml:

THENCE, N 19-2140 W, 10038 feet, along &I existing fence liar, to an erlrrior mncr 4cwc

THENCE, N 865149 W, 5.06 fm to the PO^ OF BEGINNING, oftbbTmt and. wabl11i.nO.4s9 Acm (19859 aaosre feet) of bud, In the Cltyofhdo, Webb Corntg, COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2005-R-074 ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF ONE UTILITY EASEMENT FROM ARTURO 09-06-05 SALAZAR, I11 AND MARIA MARCELINA H. SALAZAR FOR THE PUEBLO NUEVO SUBDIVISION EASEMENT ACQUISITION PROJECT, THIS BEING A 0.1019 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, PARCEL OF LAND WHICH IS OUT OF LOT 18, BLOCK 18, PUEBLO NUEVO SUBDIVISION, cInOF LAREDO, WEBB COUNTY, TEXAS; AS DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AND SURVEY ATTACHED AS EXHIBITS A and B.

INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo Angelo Ferrazzano Deputy City Manager Real Estate Manager PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None. BACKGROUND: The City of Laredo is in the process of extending utility services lines to the Pueblo Nuevo Subdivision, among other colonias, in conjunction with its Agreement with Webb County.

The extension of utility services lines to the Pueblo Nuevo Subdivision will expedite the delivery of water and sewer services to residents of that colonia.

In order to proceed with the extension of utility services lines to the Pueblo Nuevo Subdivision, it is in the best interest of the City of Laredo to accept the donation of the above-referenced utility easement, as described in the exhibits.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: Land. Acct. 557-0000-161-0000 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: 1 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: N/A I Staff recommends approval of Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-R-074

ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF ONE UTILITY EASEMENT FROM ARTURO SALAZAR, 111 AND MARIA MARCELINA H. SALAZAR FOR THE PUEBLO NUEVO SUBDIVISION EASEMENT ACQUISITION PROJECT, THIS BEING A 0.1019 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, PARCEL OF LAND WHICH IS OUT OF LOT 18, BLOCK 18, PUEBLO NUEVO SUBDIVISION, CITY OF LAREDO, WEBB COUNTY, TEXAS; AS DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AND SURVEY ATTACHED AS EXHIBITS A and B.

WHEREAS, the City of Laredo is in the process of extending utility services lines to various colonias, including the Pueblo Nuevo Subdivision; and

WHEREAS, the extension of utility services lines to the Pueblo Nuevo Subdivision, will expedite the delivery of utility services to residents of that area; and

WHEREAS, in order to proceed with the extension of utility services lines to the Pueblo Nuevo Subdivision, it is in the best interest of the City of Laredo to accept the donation of the above-referenced parcel of land as a utility easement, as described in attached Exhibits A & B.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

A. It hereby accepts the donation of one utility easement from Arturo Salazar, 111 and Maria Marcelina H. Salazar for the Pueblo Nuevo Subdivision Easement Acquisition Project, this being a 0.1019 acre, more or less, parcel of land which is out of Lot 18, Block 18, Pueblo Nuevo Subdivision, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas; as described by metes and bounds on Exhibit A and by survey on Exhibit B.

B. This resolution shall become effective on passage thereof. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON

THIS, THE -DAY OF 2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM: JAIME L. FLQ~S CITY A'ITORPIEY , , TRACT 38-1 8-El

STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WEBB

A TRACT OF LAND COWAIWNG 0.1019.ACRES, more or less, situated in Webb County, Texas, said 0.1019 acre tract being out of Lot 18, Block 18, Pueblo Nuevo Subdivision recorded in Volume 5, Page, 19, Map Records of Webb County, Texas, this 0.1019 acre tract being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows:

BEGINNING at a W diameter iron rod set with cap marked 'TEC' being the southeast comer of said Lot 18, Block 18 for the southeast comer of this 0.1019 acre tract;

THENCE due west, a distance of 15.00' to a %" diameter iron rod set with cap marked "FEC" for the southwest comer hereof;

THENCE due north, a distance of 285.64' to a %" diameter iron rod set with cap marked "FEC" for a non-tangent point of a curve to the left having a radius of 50.0OY,a central angle of 2S006'55" and a long chord of N31°30'55"E - 24.29;

THENCE along the arc of said curve to the left a distance of 24.54' to a '/2" diameter iron rod set with cap marked "FEC" for a non-tangent point;

THENCE due east, a distance of 2.30' to a %" diameter iron rod set with cap marked "FEC" for the northeast comer hereof;

THENCE due south, a distance of 306.35' to the PLACE OF BEGINNING of this 0.1 0 19 acre, more or less, tract of land.

Note: Basis of bearings taken from the west line of Pueblo Nuevo Subdivision as recorded in Volume 5, Page 19 of the Map Records of Webb County. Texas.

STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WEBB

I, Augusto F. Pena, a Registered Professional Land Surveyor, do hereby certify that the foregoing metes and bounds description is true and correct to my best knowledge and was prepared from an actual survey made on the ground,under my direction and fbm office records available, without the benefit of a cgqplitedtlcpe-rch.I ,:p;..; 'I C? I >. ,,T.>..~ , " . .."'.' ' .. 'l WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL T~IIS.?,~?!~D~~~ESEPTEMBER, 2002. : rc,? ' 4.:' , >/ . . , . .'. :.

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION DATE: SUBJECT: RESOLUTION - 2005-R-079

09/06/05 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a non-financial agreement between the City of Laredo - Public Library and the Webb County Head Start Program to coordinate library services provided to Head Start families.

INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE:

Larry Dovalina, City Manager Janice Weber, Library Director

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

City Council Approved Resolution No. 2004-R-072 on August 16,2004; City Council Approved Resolution No. 2003-R-161 on December 8,2003; City Council Approved Resolution No. 2001-R-096 on September 17,2001; City Council Approved Resolution No. 2000-R-124 on August 24,2000; City Council Approved Resolution No. 99-R-138 on October 4,1999; City Council Approved Resolution No. 98-R-154 on August 8, 1998.

BACKGROUND:

In order to comply with federal guidelines, the Webb County Head Start Program is required to have written agreements with any agency or organization with whom they work with. The City of Laredo - Public Library and its branches have always made available to the Webb County Head Start Program its sewices and programs (i.e., story hours, tours, library cards, educational programs, exhibits, displays, presentations scheduled at the library, etc.). This non-financial agreement would continue this longstanding relationship and helps the Webb County Head Start Program meet federal guidelines.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

None.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Library Advisory Committee will consider this item on Recommend approval of the Resolution. August 3 1,2005. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-R-0-079

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAREDO - PUBLIC LIBRARY AND THE WEBB COUNTY HEAD START PROGRAM TO COORDINATE LIBRARY SERVICES PROVIDED TO HEAD START FAMILIES.

Whereas, the City of Laredo - Public Library and Webb County Head Start Program recognize the value of coordinating services and offering educational opportunities that foster individual and family wellness to Head Start Families; and

Whereas, the City of Laredo - Public Library and Webb County Head Start Program agree to cooperate with a goal toward facilitating the provision of educational services; and

Whereas, the City of Laredo - Public Library and Webb County Head Start Program recognize the necessity of cooperation and collaboration in making the above mentioned services available; and

Whereas, the City of Laredo - Public Library and Webb County Head Start Program desire to enter into an agreement September 1, 2005 and ending August 31, 2006, to continue to efficient and effective services for Head Start families;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

1. The City of Laredo - Public Library enter into a non-financial agreement with the Webb County Head Start Program to coordinate library services provided to Head Start families.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS 6thDAY OF September 2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SEC% TARY APPROVEbI AS TO FORM:

By: COUNCIL COMMUNICATION DATE: I SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2005-R-082 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute an interlocal government agreement between the City of Laredo and United Independent School District for the participation of the City of Laredo Police Department in the School Resource Officer Program. The Laredo Police Department will provide ten (10) officers that will be assigned- to various middle and high- schools for the 2005-2006 school year. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo Agustin Dovalina,III ~isistantCity Manager chief of police PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: I None ACTION PROPOSED: Council approval ofparticipation by the City of Laredo Police Department in the United Independent School District School Resource Officer Program for the 2005-2006 school year.

BACKGROUND:

The United Independent School District School Resource Officer Program for the 2005-2006 school year will provide for the assignment of law enforcement officers to designated middle and high schools. The School Resource Office Program will commence on August 15,2005 and will terminate on May 26, 2006.

School Resource Officers will include uniformed police officers that will provide law enforcement services at the designated schools. They will be assigned on a full time basis. The City of Laredo Police Department will provide ten (10) police officers for participation in the program. Besides providing law enforcement service, the School Resource Officer Program will provide increased police visibility, create an opportunity for the administration, staff and students to interact with the police officers and foster stronger bonds with law enforcement.

FINANCIAL:

The United Independent School District, through the School Resource Officer Program will only compensate the City of Laredo for overtime expenses and benefits during the 2005-2006 school year.

RECOMMENDATION: STAFF: Recommends approval of this resolution. RESOLUTION # 2005-R-082

Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute an interlocal government agreement between the City of Laredo and United Independent School District for the participation of the City of Laredo Police Department in the School Resource Officer Program. The Laredo Police Department will provide ten (10) officers that will be assigned to various middle and high schools for the 2005-2006 school year.

Whereas, the City of Laredo (City), is a municipal corporation chartered under the laws of the state; and

Whereas, United Independent School District (U.LS.D), is a political subdivision of the State of Texas; and

Whereas, U.I.S.D. seeks the participation of the City of Laredo Police Department to provide ten (10) police officers for assignment to the middle and high schools as part of the School Resource Officer Program for the 2005-2006 school year; and

Whereas, the United Independent School District, through the School Resource Officer Program will only compensate the City of Laredo for overtime expenses and benefits during the 2005-2006 school year.

Whereas, this agreement is authorized by the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791, Texas Government Code; and

Whereas, this agreement provides for the terms and conditions applicable for the provision of participation of ten (10) police officers of the City of Laredo Police Department in the School Resource Officer Program for the 2005-2006 school year commencing on August 15, 2005.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

SECTION 1: The City Manager be authorized to enter into and execute an interlocal government agreement between the City of Laredo and United Independent School District for the participation of the City of Laredo Police Department School Resource Officer Program. United Independent School District will reimburse the City of Laredo for all overtime expenses including fringe benefits for the 2005-2006 school year. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA. JR. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2005-R-084

September 6, Appointing Steve Matthews, Lisa Morales, Neil Garcia, Robert Stanfield, 2005 Guillermo Treviiio to the Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau (LCVB) Advisory Committee.

INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Ad Hoc Nominating Committee Patricia L. Taylor, Interim Director Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None.

ACTION PROPOSED: Formal action appointing Mr. Neil Garcia, Mr. Steve Matthew, Ms. Lisa Morales, Mr. Robert Stanfield, and Me. Guillermo Treviiio to the LCVB Advisory Committee.

BACKGROUND:

Ordinance 96-0-186, Section 3.a. requires that four of the committee positions be filled by "representatives of the HotellMotel Association." Mr. Robert Stanfield is the General manager of a Laredo hotel. Mr. Stanfield has not served on the LCVB Advisory Committee.

Ordinance 96-0-186, Section 3.a requires that one of the committee positions be filled by "a representative from the Laredo Restaurant Association." Mr. Steve Matthews is the General Manager of a Laredo restaurant. Mr. Matthews has not served on the LCVB Advisory Committee.

Ordinance 96-0-186, Section 3.a requires that one of the committee positions be filled by "a member of the Chamber of Commerce." Mr. Guillerrno Treviiio works with a local company. Mr. Treviiio has not served on the LCVB Advisory Committee.

Ordinance 96-0-186, Section 3.a requires that two of the committee positions be filled by "representatives from Community, Civic, or Business Organizations." Ms. Lisa Morales is the Executive Director for a local organization. Ms. Morales has not served on the LCVB Advisory Committee.

Ordinance 96-0-186, Section 3.a requires that three of the committee positions be filled by "representatives of the Retail Merchants." Mr. Neil Garcia works for a Laredo store. Mr. Garcia has not served on the LCVB Advisory Committee.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that City Council pass this Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-R-084

APPOINTING NEIL GARCIA, STEVE MATTHEWS, LISA MORALES, ROBERT STANFIELD, GUILLERMO TREV~OTO THE LAREDO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAR ADVISORY COMMITTEE EFFECTIVE AS OF THIS DATE.

WHEREAS, effective this date, there are five vacant positions on the Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau (LCVB) Advisory Committee, and

WHEREAS, the Ad Hoc Nominating Committee placed the names of individuals in nomination for the five positions on the LCVB Advisory Committee

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO, THAT:

APPOINTEES

HotelIMotel Association Representative Mr. Robert Stanfield

Restaurant Association Representative Mr. Steve Matthews

Laredo Chamber of Commerce Representative Mr. Guillermo (Memo) Trevifio

Community/Civic/Business Representatives Ms. Lisa Morales

Retail Merchants Representative Mr. Neil Garcia PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2005

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM: JAIME L. FLORES CITY ATTORNEY

BY: ERNMTOA. GARCIA ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION DATE: SUBmCT: RESOLUTION - 2005-R-085

09/06/05 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a non-financial agreement between the Literacy Volunteers of Laredo and the City of Laredo - Laredo Public Library and its branches to provide literacy instruction to adults with limited reading, writing, andlor limited English proficiency skills within the City of Laredo.

INITIATED BY. STAFF SOURCE:

Larry Dovalina, City Manager Janice Weber, Library Director

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

None.

BACKGROUND: For the past 16 years the Literacy Volunteers of Laredo and the City of Laredo - Laredo Public Libraly and its branches have had a verbal agreement to provide literacy instruction to adults with limited reading, writing, andlor limited English proficiency skills within the City of Laredo. This non-financial agreement will formalize the long-standing relationship between the two agencies.

FINANCIAL:

None.

RECOMMENDATION: STAFF:

The Laredo Public Library Advisory Committee will Recommend approval of the Resolution. consider this resolution on August 3 1, 2005. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-R-085

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A NON-FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF LAREDO AND THE CITY OF LAREDO - LAREDO PUBLIC LIBRARY AND ITS BRANCHES TO PROVIDE LITERACY INSTRUCTION TO ADULTS WITH LIMITED READING, WRITING, AND/OR LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY SKaLS WITHIN THE CITY OF LAREDO.

Whereas, City Council seeks to eliminate illiteracy in the community and is committed to the education and improvement of the quality of life in our community; and

Whereas, the Literacy Volunteers of Laredo and the City of Laredo - Laredo Public Library and its branches have had a verbal agreement for the past 16 years to provide literacy instruction to adults with limited reading, writing, andlor limited English proficiency skills within the City of Laredo,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY TBE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

1. The City of Laredo - Laredo Public Library and its branches enter into a non- financial agreement with the Literacy Volunteers of Laredo to provide literacy instruction to adults with limited reading, writing, and/or limited English proficiency skills within the City of Laredo.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS 6thDAY OF September 2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

'"""CITY ATT"OZY BY: V~MELISSASALDANA ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: RESOLUTION 2005-R-086 09106105 ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF A TRACT OF 12.05 ACRES FROM KNC PROPERTIES, LTD. TO THE CITY FOR THE MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF DRAINAGE, PARKS AND RECREATION, ROADWAY ACCESS AND ALL OTHER SIMILAR USES DEEMED BENEFICIAL TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND THE SAID 12.05 ACRES IS DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN THE DEDICATION DEED DATED AUGUST 19, 2005 ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION AS EXHIBIT A.

I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Larry Dovalina Miguel Pescador City Manager Interim Parks and Recreation Director

I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None.

BACKGROUND:

KNC Properties, Ltd, wishes to dedicate a tract of 12.05 acres to the City in conjunction with KNC's platting of Freedom Park Subdivision, Unit 3 and Unit 4; and

The dedication of said 12.05 acres is for the following municipal purposes: for drainage, for park and recreation, for roadway access, and all other similar uses which City may deed beneficial to the general public; and

KNC Properties, Ltd, has executed a dedication deed to the City on August 19, 2005, for those various municipal purposes with an effective date thereof being the date of the recordation of the final plats of Freedom Park subdivision, Unit 3 and 4, whichever is later filed in the Official Records of Webb County, Texas. and I Staff recommends that the dedication be accepted by the City Council. I

FINANCIAL IMPACT: Donation to be reflected under account 991-0000-161-0000 - Land.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommends approval Staff recommends approval of Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-R-086

ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF A TRACT OF 12.05 ACRES FROM KNC PROPERTIES, LTD., WHICH IS DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUND IN THE DEDICATION DEED DATED AUGUST 19,2005 ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTON AS EXHIBIT A; AND DEDICATING SAID 12.05 ACRES FOR A CITY PARK.

WHEREAS, KNC Properties, Ltd, wishes to convey a tract of 12.05 acres to the City in conjunction with KNC's platting of Freedom Park Subdivision, Unit 3 and Unit 4; and

WHEREAS, the conveyance of said 12.05 acres is for any of the following municipal purposes: for drainage, for park and recreation, for roadway access to any from, and all other similar uses which City may deed beneficial to the general public; and

WHEREAS, KNC Properties, Ltd, has executed a dedication deed to the City on August 19, 2005, for those various municipal purposes with an effective date thereof being the date of the recordation of the final plats of Freedom Parksubdivision, Unit 3 and 4, whichever is later filed in the Official Records of Webb County, Texas. and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the public interest and benefit to accept the said deed, and hrther finds it to be in the public interest and benefit to dedicate the same for park purposes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1: It hereby accepts the donation of a tract of 12.05 acres from KNC PROPERTIES, LTD. to the City, which 12.05 acres is described by metes and bounds in the deed dated August 19,2005, copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A; and

Section 2: It hereby dedicates the said 12.05 acres as a park

Section 3: Staff are directed to file the original of the dedication deed of record in Webb County Records. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON

THIS, THE DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2005.

ELIZABETH G.FLORES MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM JAIME L. FbORES CITY ATTORNEY

~ssistaht if$ Attorney COUNCIL COMMUNICATION DATE: I SUBJECT: RESOLUTION No. 2005-R-087 Authorizing the City Manager to accept the second year of a contract in the 09/06/2005 amount of $30,000 from the South Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (STCADA) for evaluating and monitoring services provided by the HIVIAIDS Program of the City of Laredo Health Department, for the term beginning July 1: 2005 through June 30,2006, for these services. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo Hector F. Gonzalez, M.D., M.P.H. Deputy City Manager Health Director PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On October 25,2004, Council approved Ordinance 2004- 0-251 appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $30,000 from STCAIIA fo~ professional services provided by the Health Department's HIVIAIDS Program; and to approve a nine-month contract between the City of Laredo Health Department and STCADA beginning October 1,2004, through June 30,2005, and to be renewed each year on July 1 for the next foul (4) years provided STCADA is awarded funding each year and both parties are satisfied with the working arrangements of the contract. BACKGROUND:

The South Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (STCADA) wishes to enter into an agreement with the City of Laredo (Health Department) to secure professional services in the form of Evaluation and Monitoring for STCADA's Center for Disease Control (CDC) funded HIV Prevention Project. The term of this agreement shall be for a period of nine (9) months beginning October 1, 2004, through June 30, 2005. This agreement shall be renewed each year on July 1 for the next four (4) years (2005,2006,2007, and 2008) provided STCADA is awarded funding each year and both parties are satisfied with the working arrangements of the contract. The contract for the subsequent years shall be twelve (12) months.

The City of Laredo Health Department is requesting to renew the contract for a second year term from July 1,2005 through June 30,2006. The payment amount shall not exceed $30,000, on an annual basis and may be adjusted in subsequent award years based on funds awarded by grantor DHHS. The cost of performance under this agreement is $2,500 each month.

FINANCIAL: The City of Laredo will receive $30,000.00 in funds from the South Texas Council on Drug ~buse(STCADA) for professional services rendered by the Health Department's HIV Program during the period beginning July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006; revenue line item 226-0000-372-103 1, and expenditure division 226-6403.

RECOMMENDATION: I STAFF: Recommends that Council approve.. I the Resolution RESOLUTION 2005-R-087

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE SECOND YEAR OF A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000 FROM THE SOUTH TEXAS COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE (STCADA) FOR EVALUATING AND MONITORING SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE HIVIAIDS PROGRAM OF THE CITY OF LAREDO HEALTH DEPARTMENT, FOR THE TERM BEGINNING JULY 1, 2005 THROUGH JUNE 30,2006, FOR THESE SERVICES.

WHEREAS, the term of this agreement shall be from July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2006. This agreement shall be renewed each year on July 1 for the next four (4) years (2005,2006,2007, and 2008) provided STCADA is awarded funding each year and both parties are satisfied with the working arrangements of the contract. The contract for the subsequent years shall be twelve (12) months; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1: The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept the contract in the amount of $30,000 from the South Texas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (STCADA) for evaluating and monitoring services to be provided by the HIVIAIDS Program of the City of Laredo Health Department; and to approve a contract between the City of Laredo Health Department and STCADA for the term from July 1,2005, through June 30,2006, for these services.

Section 2: Revenue line item issued to this contract will be 226-0000-372-103 1.

Section 3: Expenditure division issued to this contract will be 226-6403. Section 4: The City Manager is hereby authorized to make transfers within the budget to meet the necessq costs to accomplish the scope of work for the project.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR

ON THIS DAY OF ,2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

JAIME FLORES CITY ATTORNEY

By:Ernestoy A. Garcia Assistant City Attorney COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

I Date: 1 SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2005-R-088

09/06/05 Adopting the City of Laredo Comprehensive Plan without amendment in accordance with Article IX, Section 9.03 of the Charter of the City of Laredo.

Initiated by: Staff source: I Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager I Keith Selrnan, Planning Director I I PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION:

The City Council made a motion on July 18,2005 to refer the Comprehensive Plan to the Commission for any recommendations prior to adoption.

I BACKGROUND: I

The City of Laredo Charter requires that the Comprehensive Plan be reviewed and adopted every year prior to the adoption of the City's annual budget. Staff is not proposing any changes to the Comprehen- sive Plan. The item was considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission at their regularly scheduled meeting of August 18,2005. The Commission recommended adoption of the Comprehensive Plan without amendment. I The City of Laredo Charter states that the comprehensive plan shall serve as a guide to all future Council action concerning land use and development regulations, urban renewal programs and expenditures for capital improvements. The adoption of a plan is also a response to the Texas Local Government Code that states that zoning regulations should be adopted in accordance with a comprehensive plan. The Comprehensive Plan is a physical plan. Although a reflection of social and economic values, the plan is fundamentally a guide to the physical development of the City. A second characteristic of the citj plan is that it is long range. That means that it covers a time period greater than one year, usually five years or more. A third characteristic of a plan is that it is comprehensive. It covers the entire city geo- graphically - not merely one or more sections of the city. Fourth, the comprehensive plan is a statement of policy, covering such community desires as quantity, character, location, and rate of growth (be it no growth, slow growth, rapid growth, or decline) and indicates how these desires are to be achieved. Fi- nally, a plan is a guide to decision making by the planning & zoning commission, the city council, and the mayor or city manager.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: / None COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended adop- Staff recommends approval of resolution. tion of the Comprehensive Plan without amendment.

Page 1 of 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-R-088

ADOPTING THE CITY OF LAREDO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WITHOUT AMENDMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE IX, SECTION 9.03 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF LAREDO.

WHEREAS, the City of Laredo Charter requires that the Comprehensive Plan be reviewed and adopted every year prior to the adoption of the City's annual budget; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council made a motion on July 18,2005 to refer the Comprehen- sive Plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission for recommendation; and,

WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, after a public hearing, has recommended adoption of the Comprehensive Plan without amendment; and,

WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing on September 6,2005, on the item and finds it appropriate to adopt the plan as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission; and,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

A. The Comprehensive Plan which is attached as Exhibit "A" is adopted without amendment.

B. This resolution shall become effective on passage thereoE PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM: JAIME FLORES CITY ATTORNEY

ASSISTANPCITY ATTORNEY

DATE: SUBJECT: MOTIONS 09/06/05 Consideration to extend the current professional service contract (FY01-131) between the City of Laredo and A.G. Pellegrin, M.D. to perform drug and alcohol testing pursuant to the City's Drug and Alcohol Policy for a period of sixty days. The current contract expired on August 3 1,2005. All services are requested on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the health benefits budget of the Employee Health Division. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Larry Dovalina, Daniel E. Migura, Jr. Administrative Services Dept City Manager Director Judith Garza, RN PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Awarded a professional service contract (FY01-131) on 8/06/01 to A. G. Pellegrin, M.D. The City Council exercised a two year renewal option on 8/04/03. - BACKGROUND: The City adopted a Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy for 1) pre-employment; 2) reasonable suspicion; and 3) post accident for all city employees. An independent contractor is required to perform drug and alcohol screenings according to the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines. The Employee Health and Wellness Division is currently reviewing the proposal submitted by four providers and a recommendation will be presented to the City Council within the next sixty days.

Fee Schedule SAMHSA Drug Screen $30.00 Medical Review Officer Services $50.00 / positive test Alcohol Breath Testing $15.00

FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding is available in the health and benefits budget of the Administrative Services Department's Employee Health and Wellness Division. All services are requested on an as needed basis. This contract is contingent upon continued funding in future fiscal years.

Employee Health Division - Contractual, Purchased Professional Services Account Number: 660-4621-513-5551

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: ' STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that this contract be extended for a sixty day period commencing on September 1, 2005 to October 30,2005 COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO OPT OUT OF THE FEDERAL HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 1996 (HIPAA), EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1,2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9-06-05 30,2006, AS A RESULT OF THE CITY CURRENTLY MEETING OR EXCEEDING MINIMUM HIPAA BENEFIT PROVISIONS.

INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Larry Dovalina, City Manager Daniel E. Migura, Jr. Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager Administrative Services Director

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

None

BACKGROUND: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was signed into law on August 21, 1996. The intent of the law is to make health coverage available, portable, and guaranteed renewable for individuals. The law went into effect for plan years on or after July 1, 1997. The City of Laredo health benefits plan is a non-federal governmental plan and as such can opt out of any or all legislation. The City must decide on opting in or out prior to October 1, 2005 and indicate this election each plan year (see attachment) The requirements within this act (HIPAA) do not exceed our current plan requirements and the decisions to opt out will allow the City to have more flexibility in administering the City's health plan.

FINANCIAL:

None.

COMMITTEEIBOARD RECOMMENDATION: STAFF: That City Council approve the motion to authorize the City Manager to opt out. COUNCLL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ALLOCATE AN ADDITIONAL $30,000 TO PAY FOR LEGAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE EXISTING RETAINER AGREEMENT WITH THE LAW OFFICES OF WILLIAM M. McKAMIE, P.C., FOR THE LAWSUIT STYLED PASCUAL MIRAVETE, ET AL V. THE CITY OF LAREDO, CAUSE NO. 2003-CVQ-001485-D2, IN THE DISTRICT COURT 11lTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, WEBB COUNTY. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN THE AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION FUND.

I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Larry Dovalina Jaime L. Flores City Manager City Attorney

I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: The City of Laredo entered into a contract on May 17, 2005, with the Law Offices of William M. McKamie, P.C. At the time of entering into this contract the estimated total cost of legal services and related expenditures under this contract was for $20,000.00.

BACKGROUND: This expense for legal services is not an FAR PART 150 Noise Abatement eligible expense.

On July 14, 2005, Judge Micaela Alvarez signed an order dispensing of nearly all of Plaintiffs' claims in their federal court case based upon Defendant's Motion to Dismiss and Motion for Summary Judgment. The City prevailed on August 11, 2005, when Judge Alvarez rendered full and final judgment in the City's favor, and ordered the United States District Clerk to close the federal case. On February 28, 2005, however, TML issued a declination of coverage on the state court action, primarily because the Plaintiffs' state court claims were "uncompensated takings claims" which were not covered under the TML policy. Subsequently, the City of Laredo engaged this firm on a direct hire basis.

We have now filed a Motion for Summary Judgment against Plaintiffs' claims of taking, trespass, nuisance, assault and breach of contract. The Plaintiffs filed a response; we filed a reply and objections to the Plaintiffs' summary judgment evidence. The Court held a hearing on the motion for summary judgment on April 19,2005, and subsequently granted summary judgment on Plaintiffs' claims of assault and breach of the alleged mediated settlement contract claim. The Court denied the summary judgment motion on Plaintiffs' taking, nuisance and trespass claims even though Plaintiffs' claims fail as a matter of law according to current case law.

FINANCIAL : Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund. Account No. 433-3682-563-5507 - Legal Expense.

RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That this Motion be approved. That this Motion be approved. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO RE-NEGOTIATE PROVISIONS OF 9-6-2005 SECTIONS 9.3 AND 9.4, SECTION 17.2, AND SECTION 20.5 OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAREDO AND THE LAREDO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, DATED OCTOBER 1, 2002 TO SEPTEMBER 30,2007. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Larry Dovalina Jaime L. Flores City Manager City Attorney

PREVIOUS ACTION:

None.

BACKGROUND:

None.

FINANCIAL:

To be determined depending on changes made in re-negotiation. Financial impact will be brought back fo~ Council action.

RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Approve motion. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGERTO RE-NEGOTIATE PROVISIONS OF ART. 9-6-2005 15.2 AND ART. 15.4 ( C) OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAREDO, TEXAS AND LOCAL 1390, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS, DATED APRIL 1,2001 TO MARCH 3 1,2006. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Lany Dovalina Jaime L. Flores City Manager City Attorney

PREVIOUS ACTION:

None.

BACKGROUND:

None.

FINANCIAL:

To be determined depending on changes made in re-negotiation. Financial impact will be brought back fox Council action.

RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Approve motion. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: I SUBJECT: MOTION Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder ALC 09/06/05 Construction, Laredo, Texas, in the bid amount of $67,797.50 for the Sidewalk and ADA Ramps Improvements along Juarez Avenue. Funding is available in the Community Development 27'h828'hAction Year/2001 and 2002 Grants - CD Projects/City-Wide ADA Improvements.

INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Larry Dovalina, Rogelio Rivera, P.E., City Manager City Engineer

I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None.

BACKGROUND: The project consists of sidewalks and ADA ramps improvements along Juarez Avenue. Generally the sidewalks are 4 feet minimum in width with ADA ramps at each street crossing. The project also includes concrete header curbs, retaining walls, driveways and utility adjustments as required.

Plans and specifications were prepared by Puig Engineering, LLC., Laredo, Texas.

Two (2) bids were received and opened at the City Secretary's Office on Wednesday, August 10,2005, at 2:30 P.M. as follows:

Contractor (Bidder) Base Bid J. Solis Maintenance and Welding Services $81,425.00 Laredo, Texas ALC Construction $67,797.50 Laredo, Texas

The bid and bid bonds were checked and found to be in order. Staff therefore concurs with consultant and recommends award in the bid amount of $67,797.50 to ALC Construction, Laredo, Texas.

Contract time is sixty (60) working days after notice to proceed is issued.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding is available in the:

Community Development 27thAction Year/2001 Grant - CD ProjectsICity-Wide ADA Improvements. Account No. 21 1-8440-535-1344 - $37,376.00

Community Development 28'h Action Year12002 Grant - CD ProjectsIADA Improvements. Account No. 211-8540-535-1352 - $30,421.50

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: N/A. Approval of Motion. CITY COUNClL MEETING CITY OF LAREDO AGENDA ITEM SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT I 1410mm n PO P ~nM nl-iw ru rr~anl-ia COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder ALC 09106105 Construction, Laredo, Texas, in the bid amount of $193,573.25 for the CDBG Sidewalks City-Wide Project No. 29 (25 Blocks). Funding is available in the Community Development 281h, 29th,and 3othAction Year, 2002, 2003, and 2004 Grant - CD Projects/ I School Sidewalks. INITIATED BY: I STAFF SOURCE: Larry Dovalina, Rogelio Rivera, P.E., City Manager City Engineer PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None.

BACKGROUND: The project consists of 25 city blocks of ADA accessible sidewalks improvements throughout the City of Laredo. Generally the sidewalks are 4 feet in width with ADA ramps at each street crossing. The project also includes concrete header curbs, retaining walls, driveways, and utility adjustments as required.

Plans and specifications were prepared by Rathmell & Gilpin Engineering Company, L.L.C., Laredo, Texas.

Two (2) bids were received and opened at the City Secretary's Office on Monday, August 22, 2005, at 3:00 P.M. as follows:

Contractor (Bidder) Base Bid ALC Construction $193,57375 Laredo, Texas Triple A Concrete, Inc. $228,849.05 Laredo, Texas

The bid and bid bonds were checked and found to be in order. Staff therefore concurs with consultant and recommends award in the bid amount of $193,573.25 to ALC Construction, Laredo, Texas.

I Contract time is sixty (60) working days after notice to proceed is issued. I Page 1 of 2 FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding is available in the: Community Development 28" Action Year12002 Grant - CD Projects/School Sidewalks. Account No. 21 1-8540-535-1331 - $5,189.78

Community Development 29Ih Action Year12003 Grant - CD ProjectsISidewalks, Account No. 21 1-8640-535-1336 - $1 1,651.79

I Communitv Develooment 301h Action Year12004 Grant - CD ProiectsISidewalks.

Account ~b.2 1 1-8740-535- 1336 - $176,731.68 ..- .. I C~M~IITTEERECOMMENDATION: 1 STAFFRECOMMENDAIION: I NIA. I Approval of Motion. List of sidewalks is as follows: I

Page 2 of 2

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder J. Solis 09/06/05 Maintenance and Welding Services, Laredo, Texas, in the bid amount of $146,655.75 for the CDBG Sidewalks City-Wide Pro ect No. 30 (22.5 Blocks). Funding is available in the Community Development 251h, 29ti , 301h Action Yearl1999, 2003, 2004 Grant - CD I Projects/School Sidewalks. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Larry Dovalina, Rogelio Rivera, P.E., City Manager City Engineer PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None.

BACKGROUND: The project consists of 22.5 city blocks of ADA accessible sidewalks improvements throughout the City of Laredo. Generally the sidewalks are 4 feet in width with ADA ramps at each street crossing. The project also includes concrete header curbs, retaining walls, driveways, and utility adjustments as required. Plans and specifications were prepared by Puig Engineering, LLC., Laredo, Texas.

Five (5) bids were received and opened at the City Secretary's Office on Wednesday, August 3,2005, at 2:00 P.M. as follows: Contractor (Bidder) / Base Bid

Zertuche Construction Company. . 1 $215,970.81 Laredo, Texas Triple A Concrete, Inc. 1 $156,237.50 Laredo, Texas J. Solis Maintenance and Welding Services 1 $146,655.75 Laredo, Texas Temprite, Inc. $177,896.40 Laredo, Texas Granite General Contractors $182,495.25 Laredo, Texas The bid and bid bonds were checked and found to he in order, except for minor mathematical errors on Zertuche Construction Company bid. Staff therefore concurs with consultant and recommends award in the bid amount of $146,655.75 to J. Solis Maintenance and Welding Services, Laredo, Texas. Contract time is sixty (60) working days after notice to proceed is issued. Page 1 of 2 FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding is available in the:

Community Development 25Ih Action Year11999 Grant - CD ProjectslSchool Sidewalks. Account No. 211-8040-535-1331 - $2,857.48 Community Development 29Ih Action Year12003 Grant - CD Projects/Sidewalks. Account No. 21 1-8640-535-1336 - $23,388.00 Community Development 301h Action Year12004 Grant - CD ProjectsISidewalks. Account No. 21 1-8740-535-1336 - $120,410.27

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: N/A. Approval of Motion. List of sidewalks is as follows:

Page 2 of 2 CITY COUNCIL MEETING i CITY OF LAREDO AGENDA ITEM I ' SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 I ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: MOTIONS 09106105 Consideration to authorize the purchase of one (1) vehicle for the Police Department - 91 1 Operations and one (1) vehicle for the Solid Waste Department from Philpott Ford in the total amount of $42,724.00 and an additional vehicle for the Police Department - 91 1 Operations from Ron Carter Autoland in the total amount of $1 5,253.15 through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buy Board) contract pricing. Funding is available in the Solid Waste and Police Department's budgets. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo, Horacio De Leon, Assistant City Manager Deputy City Manager Francisco Meza, Purchasing Agent

-. -. -- PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Approved the City of Laredo's participation in the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buy Board) at the City Council meeting of May 7,2001. BACKGROUND: Staff is requesting authorization to purchase three vehicles from Buy Board contract vendors. One van is being purchased by the Solid Waste Department and one compact SUV and sedan are being purchased for use by 91 1 operations.

Philpott Ford Contract Amount Department 2006 Ford Freestar $24,387.00 Solid Waste 2006 Ford Escape $18,337.00 9 1 1 Operations

Ron Carter Autoland 2006 Chevrolet Malibu 91 1 Operations

~p - - -- ~. .- FINANCIAL: Funding is available from the following line item budgets:

Police Department - 9 1 1 101-23 14-525-9004 $33,590.15 Solid Waste Department 556-2560-535-9004 $24,387.00

.. . . -. RECOMMENDATION: STAFF: Staff recommends approval of this motion. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION

Authorizing the City Manager to execute an lnterlocal Agreement for E9-1-1 Service, PSAP Equipment, and AddressingIAddressing Maintenance between the City of Laredo as Administrator for South Texas Development Council (STDC) and individually the Counties of Webb, Starr, Jim Hogg, and Zapata, and Cities of Roma, Rio Grande City, and Laredo for the period ending August 31, 2007; said lnterlocal Agreements include an automatic renewal clause for future years. I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE:

Larry Dovalina, City Manager Jessica L. Hein, Exec. Asst. to the City Manager

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

None.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Laredo approved Resolution 2003-R-066 requesting that the Commission on State Emergency Communications designate the City of Laredo as the administrator of the Region's 9- 1-1 Emergency Communication System. At the February 4, 2004, meeting, the Commission on State Emergency Communications designated the City of Laredo as the Administrator for the Region's 9-1-1 System, which became effective March 1, 2004.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

None.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

NIA Approval of this Motion. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION to amend the 2003 and 2004 Consolidated One-Year Action Plans by reprogramming 29th and 3oth Action Year (AY) Community Development Block Grant Funds by (1) eliminating the Cross Street Park project (29th AY) for $225,000.00, and utilizing these funds for the proposed Cigarroa Recreation Center Boxing Gym. (2) reducing the amount of funding for the Ejido Street project (301h AY) from $1,000,000.00 to $850,000.00, for a difference of $150,000.00, and eliminating the Cheyenne Park project (301h AY) for $50,000.00, and utilizing the combined amount of $200,000.00 for the proposed East Side Sports Complex (Acquisition and Design-Phase I) project. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo Erasmo A. Villarreal Deputy City Manager Community Development Director I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

8/1/2005 A public hearing was held to allow interested persons an opportunity to comment on the proposed changes in the use of 29thand 301h AY CDBG funds by eliminating the Cross Street Park project and using the funds for the Cigarroa Recreation Center Boxing Gym, by reducing the amount of funding for the Ejido St. project and eliminating the Cheyenne Park project and utilizing funds from both projects for the proposed East Side Sports Complex.

-BACKGROUND: .------Staff is proposing to eliminate the Cross Street Park project totaling $225,000.00 and utilize these funds for the design and construction of the proposed Cigarroa Recreation Center Boxing Gym. The boxing gym will be attached to the existing recreation center, approx. 4000 sq. ft. in size, and will include an equipment area, calisthenics area, restrooms with showers, dressing rooms with lockers, bleachers, and various other amenities.

Background continued on page 2 FINANCIAL IMPACT:

29thAction Year-2003 Cross Street Park Project - 21 1-8680-555-1369...... $225,000.00

3othAction Year -2004 Ejido Street Project - 21 1-8740-535-1375...... $150,000.00 Cheyenne Park Project - 21 1-8780-555-1380...... $ 50,000.00

Total reprogrammed funds $425,000.00 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: NIA That this motion be passed. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

Background continued from page 1

In addition, in conformance with changes made to the City's Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), as approved by Council, changes in the allocation of funding for two other previously approved CDBG projects are needed. These changes are also proposed to be carried out by reprogramming funds. The proposed reprogramming includes decreasing the funding for the Ejido Street project, from $1,000,000.00 to $850,000.00, to utilize the difference of $150,000.00 for the acquisition and design (Phase 1) of the proposed East Side Sports Complex. In addition, proposed is the elimination of the Cheyenne Park project totaling $50,000.00, which will also be utilized for the East Side Sports Complex, for a combined total of $200,000.00. The Complex will be located between Hwy 59 and Hwy 359 and east of Loop 20 and will include a recreation center, open recreational areas, walkingljogging trails, landscaping, play modules, lighting, parking, and other amenities.

A substantial amendment regarding the use of CDBG funds requires that citizens be informed of the proposed changes and be provided an opportunity to comment.

In adherence with the Citizens Participation Plan, citizens were given 30 days, beginning July 22,2005 through August 22,2005 to provide oral andlor written comments. No comments were received. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: MOTIONS

September 6, Authorization to cancel the City's contract for the usage of lnstituto Tecnologico 2005 y de Estudios de Monterrey (ITESM) services through advertisements on their INFOTEC system effective September 7,2005. Funding will not be affected. I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE:

Cynthia Collazo Patricia L. Taylor Deputy City Manager Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

On December 20, 2004, the City Council authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with ITESM for the purpose of placing advertisements on their INFOTEC system for twelve months from January I,2005 through December 31, 2005, at a cost to the City of Laredo of $29,244.50.

BACKGROUND:

Through ITESM's INFOTEC, multi-screen system, the Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau would transmit advertisements and LCVB information on 40 plasma screens provided by ITESM around the campus. The term of the approved agreement was January 1, 2005 through December 31,2005.

In October 2004, ITESM had mailed the City of Laredo CVB office an invoice for $29,244.50. Since Council approval on January 1, 2005, to date, no work has been requested and no orders have been placed for INFOTEC promotions.

In July 2005, that invoice was returned to ITESM for voiding. The vendor has signed a letter from LCVB accepting that ITESM is in receipt of the document and agreeing that no work has taken place, and no fees are due.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

None,

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that Council approve this motion. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: ( SUBJECT: MOTIONS

September 6, Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract with 2005 the Laredo Chamber of Commerce to share in the cost of operation of the Laredo Trade & Travel Center, located in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, by increasing the total cost of the City of Laredo from $50,000.00 to $58,003.00. Funding is available in the LCVB FY 2005 Budget, under the Marketing Division in the Monterrey office line. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE:

Cynthia Collazo Patricia L. Taylor Assistant City Manager Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau

I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

On November 15, 2004, the City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Laredo Chamber of Commerce for the purposes of sharing in the cost of operation for the Laredo Trade & Travel Center at $50,000.00, with an effective date of October I, 2004 and an expiration date of September 30,2005.

BACKGROUND:

The Laredo Trade & Travel Center provides tourist and general information to persons who visit the center, serves as an office for Laredoans in Monterrey and provides promotional and marketing support for other Laredo marketing efforts in Mexico. The center's staff also works to promote business and develop leads for companies seeking to increase sales in the Mexican market. Staff networks with industry related groups and associations to promote Laredo hotelslmotels and airlines providing service to Laredo. Staff represents the City in Tourism and business industry related events and generates publicity for the City of Laredo. The 200412005 additional expenses were generated due to increase operational and marketing activities.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Funding for the additional $8,003.00 is available in the FY 04-05 CVB Operating Budget in the Marketing Division:

250.5315.553.6301 Monterrey Office Line STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that Council approve this motion. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: MOTION: Awarding a professional services contract to Carter & Burgess, Inc.(in 09/06/05 association with Crane Engineering & DFW infrastructure, Inc-CCTV inspection services) in the amount of $260,050.00 to provide consulting services for the evaluation of downtown storm sewer systems and illegal connection elimination project. Funding for contract is in the Environmental Services and Sewer Construction Fund. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Larry Dovalina Riazul Mia, P.E., Director City Manager Environmental Services Department PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On August 1, 2005, the City Council selected the consultant and authorized the City Manager to negotiate the contract. BACKGROUND: The downtown area is one that has experienced development for, literally, hundreds of years. In order to determine the existence of any illicit discharge locations it is imperative to know the extent of the existing drainage and storm sewer. In the downtown area, approximately 66 blocks, consisting of very few records of the exact extent of the system exist. The City of Laredo desires to have their current downtown sewer system inspected and evaluated for existing conditions and illegal connections and mapped in GIs format.

The Evaluation of Downtown Storm Sewer Systems and Illegal Connection Elimination project is a process by which the storm sewer infrastructure of the Central Business District (CBD) of the City of Laredo will be converted into a digital database and categorized for the purposes of study and improvements planning. The project consists of data collection, field surveying, digital map production, and database programming for the entire CBD of the City of Laredo storm water infrastructure as a supplement to the CCTV findings. This process will serve to transform the current mapping and inventory control system into a Geographic Information System by providing a "center line" storm sewer map for the CBD with coordinates for each access point (storm manholes, inlets, catch basins, etc.), with CCTV data embedded within the GIS database. The base map will be established in AutoCADO and will be converted into a GIS format (ESRI ArcGIS) for use in future system modeling. The project is expected to be finished within 150 days. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding for the project is available in the Environmental Services Fund, account number 249- 3840-543-5526 (consultant fees) and the Sewer Construction Fund, account number 559-4240- 533-5526 (consultant fees). RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the motion LUUNLIL GUMMUNIGA I ION

DATE: 1 SUBJECT: MOTIONS Consideration to award a contract to the sole proposer, Westnet, Inc., Huntington I Beach, CA., in the amount of $55,016.02 for the purchase and installation of a fire station control system at the Celinto Lindo Fire Station (Number 14). This system provides for audible and visual alarms for dispatching EMS or fire suppression crews. This system is currently installed at all other fire stations. Funding is available in the 2003 Contractual Obligation bond. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Larry Dovalina, Luis F. Sosa, Fire Chief City Manager Francisco Meza, Purchasing Agent

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Awarded a contract to the sole bidder, Westnet Inc., on April 21,2005 for the purchase and installation of a fire station control system.

BACKGROUND: The City previously awarded a contract to Westnet Inc., for the purchase and installation of a fire station control system. An audible and visual alarm system was installed at thirteen fire stations for dispatching EMS and or Fire Suppression crews. Station number 14, currently being constructed will be equipped with the same audible and visual alarm system.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funds for the purchase of this equipment are available from the following line item budget: 2003 Contractual Obligation Bond - South Laredo Fire Station

I Account Number: 456-9854-535-4851

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that this contract be approved. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION

9 - 6 - 2005 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the Laredo Webb County Food Bank, Inc. third party funding contract Section 4 by increasing the awarded amount by $2,000.00 from $16,875.00 to $18,875.00. An increase is requested to help the Laredo Webb County Food Bank assist with food exclusively for qualifying veterans and their families who fall under Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines of 2004.

INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Larry Dovalina, Diana I. Fullerton, Coordinator City Manager Nonprofit Management and Volunteer Center

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

Original contract approved by City Council on October 4,2004

BACKGROUND:

Council Member Jose Valdez Jr. initiated this request.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Agency Account Number Current Budget Change Amended Budget

Laredo Webb County 101-3010-543-5432 $9,500. ($2,000.) $7,500. Morgue

Laredo Webb County 101-3010-543-5438 $16,875. $2,000. $18,875. Food Bank

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

NA City Council to approve this motion. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION Approving an amendment to the concession contract dated February 4, 2005 09-06-2005 with Alejandro Alvarez d/b/a Cindy's Catering Service, to change the name of the concessionaire to Olga U. Alvarez d/b/a Cindy's Catering Service; and to make an amendment to paragraph 13 of the contract to provide that prices and storage of alcoholic beverages be under the sole control of the concessionaire, in order to enable the concessionaire to obtain a license from the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission to sell alcohol at the Civic Center I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Larry Dovalina Miguel Pescador City Manager Interim Parks & Recreation Director

I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: The original contract was approved by motion under Item 38 of the Agenda of January 24, 2005

BACKGROUND: The contract is effective for the year from February 4, 2005 to February 3, 2006

The proposed amendment contains two changes:

1. The contracting party, concessionaire, Alejandro Alvarez d/b/a Cindy's Catering Service, requests that the name of the contracting party be changed to that of his wife, Olga U. Alvarez d/b/a Cindy's Catering Service.

2. In order that concessionaire, Olga U. Alvarez, may obtain a license to sell alcoholic beverages at the Civic Center, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission requires a change in Paragraph 13 of the contract pertaining to items and prices, so that the section provides that "as to prices and storage of alcoholic beverages, such shall be under the sole control of the concessionaire, as required by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission as a condition of the Commission granting a license to concessionaire to sell alcoholic beverages on the premises."

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

None.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: N/A That the motion be approved I I COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: A MOTION Directing staff to prepare a service plan for the voluntary annexation of nine (9) tracts of land 09/06/05 totaling 825.97 acres, more or less, as shown on attachment "Ain accordance with Section 43.052 of the Texas Local Government Code.

INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager Keith Selman, Director of Planning PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On June 27,2005, the City Council adopted a schedule of hearings and proceedings for voluntary and unilateral annexations for calendar year 2005. BACKGROUND: Petitions have been submitted requesting the voluntary annexation of nine (9) tracts of land that are located in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction. The tracts are as follows:

VoluntaryAnnexations: Tract 1: San Isidro Northeast Tract - 436.10 acres, more or less, located approximately north of Bob Bullock Loop and East of San Isidro Ranch East Point Center Subdivision, Unit 2. Petitioner: San Isidro Northeast, Ltd.

Tract 2: Killam Ranch Tract - 13.00 acres, more or less, located approximately south of U.S. Hwy. 59 and east of Loop 20. Petitioner: Killam Ranch Properties, Ltd.

Tract 3: Hurd Ranch I Tract - 92.13 acres, more or less, located approximately east of Loop 20 and south of Woodland Sub&vision. Petitioner: Hurd Ranch Company, Ltd.

Tract 4: Hurd Ranch I1 Tract - 37.29 acres, more or less, located approximately east of Loop 20 and north of Larga Vista Subdivision. Petitioner: Hurd Ranch Company, Ltd.

Tract 5: Gaona I Tract - 0.33 acres, more or less, located approximately along Hwy. 359, 1.4 miles east of Loop 20, and across from colonia Old Milwaukee. Petitioner: Mr. Rolando J. Gaona.

Tract 6: Gaona I1 Tract - 0.74 acres, more or less, located approximately along Hwy. 359, 1.4 miles east of Loop 20, and across from colonia Old Milwaukee. Petitioner: Mr. Rolando J. Gaona.

Tract 7: Las Misiones Tract - 0.71 acres, more or less, located approximately south of State Highway 359 and east of Las Misiones Blvd. Petitioner: Las Misiones, A Texas General Partnership.

Tract 8: Las Misiones Tract - 23.39 acres, more or less, located approximately south of State Highway 359 and east of both the colonia Old Milwaukee and Dr. Ramos Tract. Petitioner: Adolfo Carrasco Jr.

Tract 9: E. G. Ranch Tract - 222.28 acres, more or less, located approximately a half mile south of State Highway 359 and the City of Laredo landfill. Petitioner: E. G. Ranch Ltd. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The financial implication will be outlined in the Annexation Feasibility Analysis. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable. Approval.

COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS

DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION 9/6/2005 A motion to set a date of September 12,2005 to introduce an ordinance for the adoption of a tax rate of $0.637000 per $100 value. The tax rate will provide revenue for the general fund and debt service. The rate includes $0.512019 per $100 value for Maintenance and Operation and $0.124981 per $100 value for the Interest and Sinking Fund of the Debt Service and will produce a tax levy of $47,466,861. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE CYNTHIA COLLAZO, ELIZABETH MARTINEZ, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Two public hearings were held in accordance with Section 26.06 of the Texas Property Tax Code.

BACKGROUND:

Adoption of the ad valorem tax rate must be done in accordance with Section 26 of the Texas Property Tax Code. Based on the certified numbers provided by the Webb County Appraisal District, a tax rate of $0.637000 per $100 value meets the budget requirements for the operations of general fund and payment of debt service.

FINANCIAL: Provides property tax revenues needed for maintenance and operations and debt service.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To set a date of September 12, 2005 to introduce an ordinance for the adoption of the tax rate of $0.637000 per $100 value. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the purchase of 9/06/2005 1,613.444 aclfl per annum municipal water rights from Westbrook South Padre, L.P., for the sum of $2,339,493.80. Funding will come from Water Availability balances. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Larry Dovalina, City Manager John Hatchel, Interim Utilities Director

I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On August 17, 2005, the Water Issues Committee authorized staff the purchase of these water rights. BACKGROUND:

The City currently owns 46,265.15 acre-feet of water rights. A transaction of 2,000 aclfl is pending from Presidio Valley Farms. With this purchase and the pending transaction, the City will own 49, 878.594 aclfl.

The formula used to obtain the price is as follows:

1,613.444 aclft municipal water rights X $1,450 = $2,339,493.80.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Waterworks Fund-Water Availability (Water Rights 557-4180-535-9102)

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Water Issues Committee recommended the Approval of this motion. purchase. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: MOTION:

09/06/05 Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a professional services contract with Rathmell & Gilpin Engineering Company, LLC in association with PBS&J for the design of the North Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion project. Project funded from 2004 Sewer Revenue Bond. I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Larry Dovalina, City Manager John Hatchel, Interim Utilities Director

I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None

BACKGROUND: The City of Laredo intends to expand the North Laredo Wastewater Treatment Plant from its current capacity of 0.976 MGD to an intermediate capacity of 2 MGD on to a final treatment capacity of 3 MGD due to growth within in sewer shed.

The North Laredo plant serves the northwest part of Laredo and the area has been developing very rapidly over the last 15 years and continues its growth at a fast pace. In addition, expansion has been required by TCEQ to meet operational requirements.

The scope of work to be determined is to include a preliminary engineering study to investigate the available new technology in provided efficient and effective treatment with the reduced production and elimination of odor emission into the community. Public participation will be established through the development of neighbor committees to review and provide recommendations towards our particular design elements. Engineering design is to include an evaluation and identification of existing facilities, regulatory evaluation, and process alternative development. Upon completion of a final design with cost estimation and scheduling the consulting engineer will proceed to construction phase service to include the recommendation of bids and monthly construction meeting.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: Project will be funded from account 559-4278-538-0291 2004 Sewer Revenue Bond, North Laredo WWTP 1 MGD expansion.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: ( STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

None Recommends the authorization of this motion. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: MOTION: Authorizing the City Manager to award a professional services contract with Espey 09/06/05 Consultants, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $267,854 to complete the Zacate Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Comprehensive Evaluation of the sewer system. Funding will be provided from the Sewer System Construction Fund.

INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Larry Dovalina, City Manager John Hatchel, Interim Utilities Director

I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None

BACKGROUND: In cooperation with TCEQ, COL has agreed to embark on a Sanitary Sewer Overflow Outreach Initiative which will allow COL to study this particular collection system and identify improvements that will serve to reduce the future potential of SSOs. This evaluation is the basis for this project and is required to be completed by February 1,2006.

The Zacate Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) collection system conveys wastewater from approximately 70% of the areas of COL served with wastewater service. The system consists of gravity mains ranging from 6-inch to 42-inch diameter pipelines, thirty-six lift stations of various sizes and related force mains. Due to growth within the service area to this collection system along with some level of deteriorating condition of the system, COL has experienced Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) which has triggered discussions with the Texas Con~missionof Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

SSOs are caused by a variety of reasons, primarily for inadequate hydraulic capacity, i.e. its inability to carry the peak flows entering the sewer system. When a new collection system is designed, consideration is given to the waste flows that would be generated by the projected population of the service area for the duration of the life span of the system, say 50 years. Normal infiltration plus rainfall induced I/I is generally taken into consideration, even though a sanitary system is not normally designed to carry large undesirable flows. Cracks in the pipes, defective pipe joints, missing manhole lids, accidental or unreported pipe breaks, etc all contribute to higher IA rates. The resulting higher than expected wastewater flows then become exacerbated with unplanned increases to the service area which only intensify critical capacity constraints in the system. The COL's Zacate collection system is now serving a larger service area than probably envisioned when it was built and the age of the system is approaching the originally intended design life of the facilities, so high 111, while not desirable, is not beyond what would be expected for an older collection system.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: Project will be funded from account 559-4240-538-0278 Sewer Construction Fund, Collection System Improvements.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1 None Recommends the authorization of this motion. BACKGROUND (CONTINUED) Inadequate hydraulic capacity may result fiom a variety of reasons, among them are: - Actual population exceeds design population, - Per capita waste flow rates increase due to changes in lifestyle and technology; - Actual land use differs from projected land use plan; - Infiltration and Inflow is unreasonable high; - Deterioration of pipes and other elements of the collection system result in unfavorable hydraulic performance, such as increased friction coefficients; - Pumps and wet wells are not operated to maximize its overall impact on the carrying ability of the system;

The consulting team proposes to approach this project in a creative yet technically sound manner.

Jsing- state of the art computerized mathematical hydraulic modeling,- which employs.. dynamic . ;imulation and allows for an accurate representation of the actual system, The consulting team will xovide the COL with a solid and comprehensive understanding of the interaction of the collection iystem components and their impact on its overall performance. It will also provide solution llternatives to reduce or eliminate existing or potential SSOs

Jsing dynamic hydraulic modeling allows the engineer to simulate the impact of existing pumping ~rocedures,increasing pumping capacity, removing inefficient and costly pump stations by diverting lows when possible, increasing pipe sizes, using parallel pipes, etc. It provides the quickest means o identify problem areas and evaluate multiple alternative solutions. A solid, efficient and calibrated nathematical model is an invaluable tool in the hands of the decision maker to minimize the overall cost to implement he optimal solution to the problem.

The consulting team proposes to use Infoworks, developed by Wallingford Software and widely .ecognized as one of the most advanced dynamic modeling software programs in its field. This is the ;ame model in use in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Irving, and Austin, just o name a few. It allows for the efficient interaction between GIS files and modeling files. Any data :urrently available in GIs form can be imported. When GIS is not available, area mapping can be lsed for establishing the plan view of the system for use in system analysis, essentially creating a iimulated GIs of this service area. As the data is verified and any missing data is either acquired or nferred during the project, the updated final data base can be exported back to the GIs platform, hereby expanding upon Laredo's current efforts to build its GIS operation.

The building and calibration of a hydraulic model as described above requires a large amount of .eliable data. The consulting team will use any existing information of the collection system, be it in be form of as-built drawings, CAD drawings, GIs files and any other relevant information that may Je provided by the COL staff. EC will retain the services of Crane Engineering Corp. to assist in the :ask of collecting GPS data of previously identified manholes throughout the system to ensure that :nough and reliable data is available to proceed with the model build up. STAFF REPORT

A. Presentation by Mr. Dan Migura, Administrative Services Director, to update City Council on the proposed medical plan modifications and contribution rate adjustment with possible action.

B. Presentation by Ms. V. Melissa Saldaiia, Assistant City Attorney, to report to City Council on possible procedures for naming City parks, including a report of how other cities name municipal parks. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

A. Request by Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores 1. Ratifying the naming of East Central Park after former City Council Member, Blas Castaneda, for his efforts in securing the park for his District.

B. Request by Council Member Gene Belmares 1. Discussion with possible action regarding re-distributing District 6 Capital lmprovement Program discretionary funds totaling $26,369.00 from Street Recycling to fund the Unitec Regional Drive Project at a cost of $15,000.00 and the installation of speed humps on Sunset Street in the Regency Subdivision at a cost of $6,000.00. The balance of $5,369.00 is proposed to be held in reserve. 2. Discussion with possible action regarding transferring $100,000.00 as identified in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Capital lmprovement Program, from the North Central Park to the Trautmann Park. 3. Status report regarding waterline breaks in the Regency Subdivision, with possible action.

D. Request by Council Member Juan Ramirez 1. Discussion with possible action regarding the use of commercial meters at water hydrants by construction andlor development companies. 2. Discussion with possible action regarding planting trees, including palm and oak trees, along Zacate Creek south of Park Street. 3. Discussion with possible action regarding the water park. 4. Discussion with possible action regarding the operations of El Metro by First Transit. LAREDO MUNICIPAL HOUSING CORPORATION DATE: I SUBJECT: MOTION Consideration to award contract FY05-113 to lowest bidder, Laredo Environmental Services, Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $24,300.00 for the demolition of five Sept. 6, 2005 substandard properties in the Noise Abatement Lease Program. Funding is available in the Noise Abatement Lease Program budget.

I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Ms. Cynthia Collazo Mr. Erasmo Villarreal Deputy City Manager CD Director

PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION:

None.

BACKGROUND:

In accordance with state procurement laws, services totaling over $25,000 must be presented to the governing board for approval. Therefore, the sum of all contracts exceeds the $25,000 threshold and approval is being requested in order to proceed with this contract award.

The City of Laredo implemented a voluntary Noise Compatibility Program designed to purchase affected residences at their appraised fair market value, reduce existing noise levels in residences, or purchase aviation easements over residences located within the program designated area.

The City of Laredo obtained authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to lease vacant properties in order to avoid deterioration to the properties and neighborhood, and it is imperative that all properties be leased immediately. However, from time to time as properties are purchased and transferred to the leasing program, some properties are not feasible to repair in order to get ready for the leasing market. Properties that are not feasible to repair include extensive plumbing repairs, roof repairs, structural damage, or require extensive interior repairs. Therefore, some properties are recommended for demolition such as the five properties that are now being targeted for demolition. In addition, these five targeted properties have been surveyed and abated for asbestos and are now ready to be demolished.

Formal bids were requested for the demolition of five substandard properties; 3101 Elm, 3101 Locust, 31 15 Montgomery, 3203 Price, and 3205 Travis. The bid summary is as follows:

Bid Summary

Laredo Environmental Services $24,300.00 Rhino Builders $80,615.00

FINANCIAL:

Demolition Account: 257-3686-543-5520

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: None STAFF: Recommends approval of Motion. MASS TRANSIT BOARD COMMUNICATION DATE: I SUBJECT: MOTION 9-06-05 To authorize the City Manager to waive the parking fee for persons attending the Streets of Laredo Shop-and-Fest and implementing a flat fee charge of $200.00 to the Streets of Laredo Urban Mall Association for personnel costs, overtime and extra security for traffic and crowd control for the use of the parking facility on September 17, 2005 from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Lany Dovalina, City Manager Ron Moore, Transit General Manager

I PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION: None.

BACKGROUND: The Streets of Laredo Urban Mall Association is requesting the assistance of the City of Laredo and El Metro to waive the parking fees, but pay a flat fee of $200.00 for personnel costs (overtime, and extra security for traffic and crowd control) for the use of the Transit Center parking facility for the Streets of Laredo Shop-and-Fest on Saturday, September 17,2005 &om 5:00 p.m. to 12:OO a.m. The Shop-and- Fest will include shopping, food, beverages and live entertainment on the 1300 block of Iturbide.

FINANCIAL: Flat rate fee of $200.00 to be charged for the use of the Transit Center Parking Facility by the Streets of Laredo Shop-and-Fest.

Revenues will be deposited to the Daily Parking Account #518-0000-361-1013.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Item to be reviewed by Transit Committee on Staff recommends approval of this motion. August 30,2005. MASS TRANSIT BOARD COMMUNICATION DATE: 1 SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2005-RT-003 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND EXECUTE THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANT NO. 51622F7052 IN THE AMOUNT OF $705,482.00 FROM THE STATE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FUNDS FOR TRANSIT OPERATING ASSISTANCE. , INITIATED BY: I STAFF SOURCE: Lany Dovalina, City Manager I Ronald Moore, Transit General Manager I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On July 18, 2005, City Council approved the submittal of grant application with the Texas Department of Transportation.

BACKGROUND: On June 30,2005, the Texas Transportation Commission passed Minute order 110107. This minute order awarded $28,741,068.00 in state public transportation funds to the small urban and nonurbanized area, with populations less than 200,000, formula programs for FY 2006. The FY 2006 state allocation for Laredo is $705,482.00.

FINANCIAL: Funds will be deposited in 51 8-0000-323-2001 (State Operating Grant).

TRANSIT COMMITTEE: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Item will be reviewed by the Transit Committee Staff recommends approval. on August 30,2005. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-RT-003

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND EXECUTE THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANT NO. 51622F7052 IN THE AMOUNT OF $705,482.00 FROM THE STATE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FUNDS FOR TRANSIT OPERATING ASSISTANCE.

WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation is prepared to award a grant to the City of Laredo, as authorized by 49 U.S.C. 5307, in the maximum amount of $705,482.00; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the best interests of the City of Laredo; Texas to Accept the said grant #51622F7052 in the amount of $705,482.00.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1. the City Manager is authorized to accept the Texas Department of Transportation of Section 5307 funds in the amount of $705,482.00; and

Section 2. the City Manager is authorized to execute all necessary documents relating to the said Grant; and

Section 3. the grant funds shall be deposited in the City of Laredo Transit Fund. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2005.

ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

JAIME L. FLORES CITY ATTORNEY

BY . MELISSA SALDANA ASST. CITY ATTORNEY CITY OF LAREDO ClTY COUNCIL MEETING A-2005-S-12 ClTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 September 6,2005 530 P.M.

SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA

I. MOTIONS

1. Consideration to authorize and ratify the expenses being incurred for the repairs associated with the damage to the toll lanes and administration building at the World Trade Bridge caused by the vehicle fire of June 27, 2005. An ordinance will be presented to the City Council at a future meeting listing all expenses incurred and appropriating funds for these expenses, in accordance to City Charter provisions.

II. STAFF REPORT

2. A. Presentation of a proposed contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to provide third party administration of the City's Health and Benefits Plan, with possible action.

Motion: Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to provide third party administration to include administrative services only, utilization review services, medical network services, stop-loss insurance, prescription benefit management services, CobralHlPPA administration, flexible spending account administration, disease management, retiree billing, and other related services for a period of one (1) year at a cost of , with an option to renew for up to two (2) additional one-year (1) terms, subject to satisfactory performance evaluations; said option to renew is to be approved by the City Council no later than ninety (90) days prior to the anniversary date of October 1, 2006 and October 1, 2007; the effective date will be October 1, 2005. Funding is available in the Health and Benefits Fund. Ill. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

3. A. Request by Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores 1. Report on City-wide efforts to assist hurricane Katrina victims. (Co-sponsored by City Council Members)

B. Request by Council Member Hector Garcia. 1. Status report on the Eastwoods Park. (Co-sponsored by Council Member Johnny Rendon)

2. Discussion with possible action regarding City administration's efforts to conserve gasoline usage. (Co-sponsored by Council Member Johnny Rendon)

C. Request by Council Member Johnny Rendon 1. Discussion with possible action to replace the chainlink fences at Base I and Base II Softball Fields located at the former Air Base with District 5 Capital Improvement Program discretionary funds totaling $6,000.00. (Co-sponsored by Council Member Hector Garcia)

IV. ADJOURNMENT

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, September 2, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION 09106105 Consideration to authorize and ratify the expenses being incurred for the repairs associated with the damage to the toll lanes and administration building at the World Trade Bridge caused by the vehicle fire of June 27, 2005. An ordinance will be presented to the City Council at a future meeting listing all expenses incurred and appropriating funds for these expenses, in accordance to City Charter provisions.

I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Larry Dovalina, Rafael Garcia Jr., Bridge System Director City Manager Francisco Meza Jr., Purchasing Agent

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None

BACKGROUND: City Management has authorized emergency repairs to the World Trade Bridge toll lanes and administration building damaged during the vehicle fire of June 27, 2005 in compliance with the emergency procurement provisions of the Local Government Code. Staff is requesting authorization to ratify those expenses and to proceed with additional repairs needed to complete the restoration of the toll lanes and the administration building damaged during this fire incident. An ordinance will be presented to the City Council at a future meeting listing all expense incurred and appropriating funds for these expenses. Listed below are some of the expenses that have been incurred or will be incurred.

P.O. Number / Requisition Number Vendor Description Amount 095489 Castillo & Sons Maintenance Emergency Electrical Repairs $9,499.62 094660 Star Cleaning Carpet Cleaning $262.05 094906 International Road Dynamics 10 fl Sensor Treadles $1,613.75 095549 Magnetic Automation Carp. Barrier Gates, Swing Away Boom & Flange $8,458.80 094905 Transcore Repair of Lane Controllers & Spare Parts $10,000.00 095759 R & M Refrigeration Supply, Inc. AIC Filters $211.20 095834 Spytown Surveillance Cameras $2,178.00 139078 Zertuche Construction Paint interior of Building, Repair Toll Booths $41,600.00 139898 Transcore Increase of P.O. #094905 Lane Controllers Un-repairable $28,695.14 139916 Intercom Commun~cations Replace Telephone Cable $4,050.00 139919 Transcore Replace parts damaged by fire $26,983.33 Pending Pending AIC Duct Cleaning (Requesting quotes) $7,000.00 Total $140,551.89

FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City anticipates reimbursement for the fire incident expenses from TML. All expenses are being expensed to following line item account: 553-4010-534-9811

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that this is action be ratified and approved. I SUBJECT: STAFF REPORT PRESENTATION OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT WITH BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF TEXAS TO PROVIDE THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY'S HEALTH AND BENEFITS PLAN; WITH POSSIBLE ACTION.

MOTION: AUTHORIZING THE cinMANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF TEXAS TO PROVIDE THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION TO INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ONLY, UTILIZATION REVIEW SERVICES, MEDICAL NETWORK SERVICES, STOP-LOSS INSURANCE, PRESCRIPTION BENEFIT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, COBRAIHIPAA ADMINISTRATION, FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT ADMINISTRATION, DISEASE MANAGEMENT, RETIREE BILLING, AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR AT A COST OF , WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR UP TO TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR (1) TERMS, SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS; SAID OPTION TO RENEW IS TO BE APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL NOT LATER THAN NINETY (90) DAYS PRIOR TO THE ANNIVERSARY DATE OF OCTOBER 1, 2006 AND OCTOBER I,2007; THE EFFECTIVE DATE WILL BE OCTOBER 1,2005. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN THE HEALTH AND BENEFITS FUND. INITIATED BY: I STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager Daniel E. Migura, Jr. Administrative Sewices Director

1 PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: The City Council made a motion to instruct the City Manager to negotiate with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas during the workshop held on Thursday, August 25, 2005.

BACKGROUND: The City Council instructed staff to request proposals for the administration of the city's health and benefits plan during the City Council meeting of May 16. 2005. The status of the RFPs was discussed with City Council on August 25, 2005 with action to negotiate a contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Staff met with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Laurel insurance agency, broker, on September 1'' and September 2" to negotiate the third party administration contract.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: Costs will be presented at the City Council meeting where funding will be available in the FY 06 Health and Benefits Fund.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: None. None. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

A. Request by Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores 1. Report on City-wide efforts to assist hurricane Katrina victims. (Co-sponsored by City Council Members)

B. Request by Council Member Hector Garcia. 1. Status report on the Eastwoods Park. (Co-sponsored by Council Member Johnny Rendon)

2. Discussion with possible action regarding City administration's efforts to conserve gasoline usage. (Co- sponsored by Council Member Johnny Rendon)