ClTY OF LAREDO ClTY COUNCIL MEETING A-2007-R-04 ClTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 FEBRUARY 20,2007 5:30 P.M.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ill. ROLL CALL
IV. MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of September 5, 2006, September 18, 2006, and October 6, 2006.
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Recognitions a. Recognition of Wayo and Jesus Ruiz, from Ruiz Homes Inc., for their continued support of education and their promotion of goodwill for the community.
b. Recognition of the City Departments that have recycled the most materials in October, November, and December 2006.
c. Recognition of Adelfa Flores, of the Bridge Department, on her selection as February 2007 employee of the month.
Communiques a. Update via telephone conference by the City's legislative consultants regarding federal and state legislative sessions.
Citizen comments Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted. There is a time limit of three minutes per speaker.
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES a. Abolishing the Metro Government Committee and creating and naming the appointees of Council Member Hector Garcia, Council Member Mike Garza, Council Member Johnny Rendon, Acting City Manager Cynthia Collazo, Finance Director Rosario Cabello, and Acting City Attorney Valeria Acevedo to the City-County Government Issues Committee.
b. Creating and naming the members to an Ad Hoc Civil Service Committee that will address the creation of a Civil Service Commission. This ad hoc committee will consist of the following members: Council Member Juan Chavez, Council Member Dr. Michael Landeck, and Council Member Hector Garcia; members representing the community Israel Reyna and Rene de la Vifia; staff members will consist of the City Manager or designee and the Human Resources Director.
c. Appointment by Mayor Raul G. Salinas of Mike Trevifio and Eladio Montalvo to the Blue Ribbon Health Issues Committee.
VII. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Request by Mayor Raul G. Salinas 1. Presentation by Rio Grande International Study Group regarding secondary water source.
B. Request by Council Member Hector J. Garcia 1. Discussion with possible action on changing the Easter holiday from Friday to Monday.
C. Request by Council Member Dr. Michael Landeck 1. Discussion with possible action on policies regarding overlunder money collections by City employees especially in the Bridge Department including a policy comparative analysis across departments.
D. Request by Council Member Gene Belmares 1. Discussion with possible action on re-designating streets to be recycled in District VI. 2. Discussion with possible action on implementing a water distribution action plan for summer 2007.
E. Request by Council Member Juan Chavez 1. Update on the San Gabriel Bridge, with possible action.
2. Discussion with possible action on setting new paving standards and provide funding for streets that run through warehouses and high truck traffic areas with possible action.
Vlll. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept the Universal Service Program grant from the Schools & Libraries DivisionIUniversal Services Administrative CompanylFCC in the amount of $1 17,532.00, which includes $1 1,647.00 in matching funds from General Fund, for multi-year E-Rate discounts and communication and technology infrastructure enhancements and to amend FY 06-07 Friends of the Library Fund Budget by appropriating said funds, and extending the contracts previously awarded to AT&T and CALENCE to July 7, 2008.
3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease renewal with Securitas Security Services, USA, Inc., for approximately 120 square feet of office and an exclusive office entry lane of approximately 540 square feet at Bridge II. A. Lease term for one (1) year commencing April I,2007 and ending on March 31, 2008. B. Monthly rent shall be $2,500.00 for approximately 120 square feet of office space and an exclusive office entry lane of approximately 540 square feet at Bridge II. C. The lease may be terminated by either party with a thirty (30) day written notice.
4. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 budgets for Risk Management fund by $325,182.00 and 2005 Certificate of Obligation (C.O.) fund by $352,874.00 by appropriating revenues and expenditures in both funds. Funds are provided by the Texas Municipal League (TML) for the replacement of the fire pumper truck involved in an accident and damaged beyond repair. Funds will be used to reimburse the 2005 C.O. for the purchase of a replacement fire pumper truck.
5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into agreement with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the amount of $1 5,573.00 and amend the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 City of Laredo Budget by $15,573.00. The agreement's purpose is to reimburse the cost of overtime incurred by the Laredo Police Department in providing resources of OCDEFT (Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces). The term of this agreement is from October I,2006 through September 30, 2007.
6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Ordinance 2006- 0-175 to accept a supplemental grant in the amount of $67,000.00 from the Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority and to amend the City of Laredo's Fiscal Year 2006-2007 annual budget in the amount of $67,000.00. This supplemental grant of $67,000.00 is 100% funded and at no cost to the City. The 2006-2007 Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority grant for the Laredo Autotheft Task Force will now total $4131000.00. The funding period for this grant is from September 1, 2006 through August 31,2007.
7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY 2006-2007 annual budget by increasing revenues and expenditures of $18,579.00 in additional funds from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP); extending the grant period ending November 30, 2006 to March 31, 2007 and authorizing the City Manager to execute said contract.
8. Public hearing and introductory ordinance finding after reasonable notice and hearing, that AEP Texas Central Company's existing rates are unreasonable; finding that AEP Texas Central Company's requested revenue resulting from electric transmission and distribution rates and charges within the City should be reduced; determining just and reasonable rates; adopting recommendations of consultants; providing for recovery of rate case expenses; preserving regularity rights of the City; and ordaining other provisions related to the subject matter hereof.
9. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2006-2007 General Fund Budget by appropriating $2,500,000.00 from the opening balance for various one time expenditures and or capital improvements.
10. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending section 12-81 [Purpose and Schedule] of Article IV [Fire Prevention Fees] of Chapter 12 [Fire Prevention & Protection] of the Code of Ordinances to revise and amend the fees for inspection services, and adding the new sprinkler installation, sprinkler system modification/remodel, new fire alarm system installation, fire alarm modification/remodel, fire alarm connected to sprinkler system, fire alarm panel replacement; and providing for effective date. 11. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 8, Block 809, Eastern Division, located at 1502 Wooster Street, from B-I (Limited Commercial District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. District 111
12. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 3, Block 1343, Eastern Division, located at 2315 Market Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. District Ill
13. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 8 through 18, Block 8, Del Mar Village Subdivision, located at 313 West Village Boulevard, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this zone change. District V
14. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 6, Block 199, Eastern Division, located at 3419 Springfield Avenue, from B-I (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the zone change. District IV
15. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 12, Block 2, Tesoro Plaza Subdivision, located at 5217 Tesoro Plaza Drive, from B-3 (Community Business District) to 8-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the zone change. District Vll
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IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
16. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a telephone equipment easement with Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P. d/b/a AT&T Texas consisting of a tract of land containing 0.9851 acres being part or portion out of Lot 1, Block 2, at Laredo International Airport Passenger Terminal Subdivision recorded in Volume 16, Pages 45-47, to provide service to the Laredo Town Center project at the Laredo International Airport; providing for an effective date.
17. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a cattle grazing lease agreement with AIC Cattle Company, Laredo, Texas for approximately 1,484 acres of undeveloped land located in north Laredo. The grazing lease revenues will be $15,68588 per year with all revenues generated being realized in the Solid Waste Fund. The proposed lease term is for three (3) years with an option to extend for two (2) one year terms, commencing April I, 2007 and providing for an effective date.
18. Amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 18, Sectionl8-2.2 by providing that the Building Department is responsible for issuance of amusement redemption machine permits; providing for publication and an effective date.
19. Amending Chapter 2, Article Ill Division 3, Section 2-58 (a), entitled holidays of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo, subparagraph (4) by modifying the Friday before Easter Sunday Holiday to Monday after Easter Sunday, for all City employees, except as otherwise stated in any collective bargaining agreement. (subject upon approval of item #I-B)
20. Closing as public easements the following three street sections in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas: A. Frees Street between the west right-of-way line of U. S. Highway 83 and the west right-of-way line of Meadow Ave. including its intersections with Meadow and Mendiola Avenues; B. Meadow Avenue between Frees Street and the original South City limits; and C. Mendiola Avenue between Frees Street and the original South City limits; While retaining all utility easements thereon; and providing for an effective date.
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
2007-0-018 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a $ 5,000.00 grant from the Laredo Day Break Rotary Club and amend the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2006-2007 General Fund Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $5,000.00 in the form of a donation to purchase trees for the purpose of enhancing two areas adjacent to the Zacate Creek located along Clark and O'kane Streets and in the intersection of Monterrey and Guadalupe Streets respectively.
2007-0-019 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Laredo Equities, LLC for the use of Veteran's Field. The lease term is for one season beginning on May I, 2007 and ending on October 1, 2007 a rental rate of $50,000.00 per season or $1 .OO per ticket sold per year if the total amount of ticket sales is greater than $50,000.00. Laredo Equities will also be responsible for all maintenance, utilities and repairs to Veterans Field during the term of the lease as outlined in the lease agreement terms. (As amended)
2007-0-020 Amending the City of Laredo Bridge System 2006-2007 Bridge annual budget by appropriating $326,561 .OO from the Bridge System Construction fund balance to the Improvements Other than Buildings Account. Funding will be used for expenses related to the Bridge of the Americas Modification Project "El Portal" and other Bridge related projects.
2007-0-021 Amending Chapter 32, "Vehicles for Hire", Article II, Taxicabs, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo: specifically Section 32-22 initial application for annual permit, 32-35 application, and Section 32-37 Term and Renewal, providing for severability and for an effective date and publication.
2007-0-022 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2006-2007 annual budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the Special Police fund in the amount of $14,877.00. The increase is to reimburse costs for overtime incurred by the Laredo Police Department officers in providing resources for the Weed and Seed Community Building Program.
2007-0-023 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2006-2007 annual budget by increasing the grant award amount by $22,344.00 for a total amount of $1 10,144.00; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment (Exhibit 1) the HOPWA Program Contract #019-3-06 (07) with the South Texas Development Council increasing the HIVIAIDS Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Project (HOPWA) grant award amount by $22,344.00 for a total amount of $1 10,144.00 and extending the term by two (2) additional months from January 31, 2007 to March 31, 2007. 2007-0-024 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 5 and 6, Block 274, Eastern Division, located at 2019 Marcella Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-0 (ResidentialIOfFice District); providing for publication and an effective date. District 111
2007-0-025 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 20.82 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A, located on the west side of Highway 83 south of Mangana-Hein Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to M-I (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and an effective date. District Ill
2007-0-026 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 1.28 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located on the northeast corner of Concord Hills Boulevard and Gage Loop, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-I (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and an effective date. District ll
XI. RESOLUTIONS
22. 2007-R-010 A resolution of the City of Laredo City Council authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Webb County for the purpose of accepting a contribution in the amount of $175,000.00 from Webb County for the construction of the El Eden Recreational Facility.
23. 2007-R-011 Requesting financial assistance of $325,000.00 from the Texas Water Development Board (Sewer lmprovement Assistance); authorizing the filing of an application for assistance; and making certain findings in connection therewith.
24. 2007-R-012 Resolution requesting financial assistance of $628,000.00 from the Texas Water Development Board (Water lmprovement Assistance); authorizing the filing of an application for assistance; and making certain findings in connection therewith.
25. 2007-R-013 Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a memorandum of understanding between the City of Laredo and CLEAResult, Inc., for the 2007 "Texas Citysmart Program". AEP has contracted with CLEAResult, Inc., in order to assist cities in reducing energy costs, reduce operating expenses and provide improved working environments.
XII. MOTIONS
26. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Mega Services, LLC, El Paso, Texas, to provide and implement a security system to secure the water supply at the Jefferson Water Treatment Plant. The total contract amount is $285,500.00. Funding for this "Critical Design Review Water Quality Monitoring and Security System Project" will be available upon receipt of federal andlor state funds.
27. Authorizing the City Manager to provide final payment and release retain age along with final Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $2,774.68 to LEM Construction Company, Inc., for the Zacate Creek Odor Control and Rehabilitation Improvement Project. The revised contract amount is $3,752,217.57. Funding is available in the 2004 Revenue Bond.
28. Authorizing the City Manager to amend a contract with NRS Engineering for an amount not to exceed $29,000.00 for completion of the negotiations of the Secondary Water Project development agreement. The total amended contract will be $49,900.00. Funding is available in the Groundwater Development line item of the Water Availability Fund.
29. Consideration to renew the billing service contract with National Reimbursement Services, Inc. (NRS), Houston, Texas for providing billing services for the Fire Department's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operation on a month-to-month basis as mutually agreed by the City and NRS. This shall remain in effect until the City makes a determination in response to RFP FY 07-059 under the terms and conditions of the existing contract.
30. Consideration to authorize a contract with Med-Eng Systems, Inc., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, for the purchase of Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit (EDO)/lmprovised Explosive Detonation Device (IEDD) protective equipment for the Police Department's bomb squad. The purchase includes EOD bomb suits, helmets and breathing apparatus visors in the total amount of $27,585.00. Med-Eng Systems, Inc. is the sole source manufacturer of the EODIIEDD Protective Equipment. Funding is available in the Police Department Homeland Security Grant funds.
31. Consideration for approval to award an engineering contract to Carter & Burgess, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, for an amount of $197,771 .OO for the design and preparation of plans and specifications for the Laredo International Airport Runway 14/32 Keel Section Rehabilitation. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund-FAA Proposed Rehabilitation Grant.
32. Authorizing the award of a contract in the amount of $249,894.10 to Kimley- Horn and Associates, Inc., for the development of the Downtown Signalization Study. Funding for this project is available through the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) account using federal planning grant (PL 112) funds.
33. Authorizing the award of a contract in the amount of $65,028.00 to Alliance Transportation Group, Inc., for the development of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) Compliance Project. Funding is available through the Metropolitan Organization (MPO) account using federal planning grant (PL 112) funds.
34. Consideration to authorize the purchase of two (2) service trucks and one (1) utility truck for the Utilities Department in the total amount of $84,628.00 from Philpot Motors, through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program's contract pricing. Funding is available in the Utilities Department fund.
35. Authorizing the City Manager to transfer Unit 61 19 (1999 Vac-con Combo Unit V309S) Truck from the Environmental Services Department to the Utilities Department, and compensate the respective department in the amount of $40,000.00 from the Waste Water Fund.
36. Consideration to award a supply contract number FY 07-049 to the low bidder, HD Supply Waterworks, San Antonio, Texas, in the base amount of $109,158.09 for the purchase of rubber couplings and fittings used for wastewater applications for the Utilities Department. This will be a year supply contract with an option to extend for an additional year. These materials are purchased on an as needed basis by the Utilities Department- Wastewater Operations for construction and repair projects. Funding is available in the Utilities Department.
37. Consideration to award a supply contract number FY07-050 to the low bidder, Ferguson Waterworks, McAllen, Texas in the estimated amount of $575,942.00 for the purchase of PVC pipe used by the Utilities Department. This will be a sixty (60) day supply contract. At the end of the sixty days, staff will review the market price for this comm,odity and will recommend extending this contract for an additional sixty day period or to solicit new bids. These materials are purchased on an as needed basis by the Utilities Department Operations for construction and repair projects. Funding is available in the Utilities Department Fund. 38. Consideration to award contract FY07-052 for tire repair services to the low bidders, Tire Centers, Laredo, Texas and Beltran's Road Service, Laredo, Texas. This contract is based on the lowest cost format utilizing service call rate, after hour rate, holiday rates, and tire repair rate. City departments will be able to contact the vendors for passenger vehicle, heavy truck, and construction equipment tire repairs. The tenn of this contract will be for a one year period with an option to extend this contract for one additional one year term. Funding is available in the Fleet budget.
39. Consideration to award a supply contract number FY07-043 to the following low bidders: Leyendecker Materials, Laredo, Texas in the estimated amount of $1,543,750.00, for the purchase of asphalt (F.O.6 plant), black base (F.0.B plant), flexible base (F.O.6 plant), sand (F.0.B plant and site delivered), and gravel (F.O.6 plant and site delivered) ; Brothers Materials, Laredo, Texas in the estimated amount of $96,450.00 for the purchase of asphalt (site delivered), flexible base (site delivered) and black base (site delivered); City Ready Mix, Laredo, Texas in the estimated amount of $229,500.00, for the purchase of ready mix cement Site Delivered); Ergon Asphalt, Austin, Texas, in the estimated amount $18,446.00, for the purchase of asphalt oils and emulsions (F.O.6 plant and site delivered). These will be the primary vendors for the purchase of materials required for all city paving and construction projects. The term of this contract is for a one year period and is subject to the availability of funds. All materials are purchased on an as needed basis utilizing the Public Works Department, Utilities Department, and construction projects budgets.
40. Consideration to award an annual contract number FY07-045 to the low bidders, Al & Rob Sales, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated annual amount of $88,865.10, for the purchase of uniform trousers; and V F Imagewear, Inc., Nashville, Tn. in the estimated amount of $79,367.60, for the purchase of uniform shirts for the Police Department. All items will be purchased on an as-needed basis. Funding is available in the Police Department budget.
41. Consideration to award a contract to Sungard H.T.E. Inc., Lake Mary, FL., for the purchase of Click2Gov an online e-commerce system in the total amount of $86,409.00. This system will allow for payment of water utilities, property taxes, and parking tickets with a major credit card or recurring bank draft via the internet. Funding is available in the 2006 Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation bond proceeds.
42. Consideration to authorize the purchase of one (1) cab and chassis in the total amount of $93,653.00 from Chastangls Bayou City Ford; and one, 23 cubic yard, front loader refuse packer in the total amount of $76,878.00 from Heil of Texas, through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) cooperative purchasing program's contract pricing. Funding is available in the Solid Waste budget. 43. Authorizing the issuance of a request for proposals (RFP) for the Bruni Plaza Preservation and Restoration Project, located at 1120 San Bernardo Avenue, as further described as all of Block 194, Eastern Division. Funding is available in Planning and Zoning Department budget.
44. Refund of property tax in the amount of $624.07 payable to the Laredo National Bank due to an erroneous payment. Account number 938-50001- 020.
45. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of January 2007, represents an increase of $184,338.32. These adjustments are determined by Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders.
46. Consideration to approve a contract with Selectron Technologies, Inc., Portland, Oregon, in the amount of $72,290.00 for providing a software and hardware Automated Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Customer Service System for the Utility Billing operation. Funding is available in the Utility Billing Division budget.
XIII. STAFF REPORTS
A. Presentation by Keith Selman, Planning Department Director, regarding the Laredo Railroad Quiet Zone Study, conducted by the Metropolitan Planning Organization, with possible action.
B. Update on secondary water negotiations and setting up a workshop date, with possible action.
C. Update on the proposed split payment program for payment of property taxes, with possible action.
D. Presentation by the Parkland Dedication Ordinance Ad Hoc Committee regarding the revised draft of the proposed Parkland Dedication Ordinance, with possible action.
XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council hereby reserves the right to go into executive session at any time during this public meeting, if such is requested by the City Attorney or other legal counsel for the City, pursuant to his or her duty under Section 551.071 (2) of the Government Code, to consult privately with his or her client on an item on the agenda, or on a matter arising out of such item. 48. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (1) (B) to consult with Tax Attorney representing the City of Laredo and consider a settlement offer regarding pending litigation: Cause No. 2005-CVQ00883-Dl Ramona Uvalle lbarra vs. City of Laredo, et all in the 4gth District Court of Webb County, Texas, and return to open session for possible action.
49. Request by City Council for executive session pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(1) (B) to consult with its attorney to obtain legal advice regarding a proposed settlement offer to Montemayor Construction regarding a contractual dispute for asphalt repairs and landscaping services; and return to open session for possible action on same.
XV. 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, February 14, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. 9h.hca- Gu$avo Guevdra, Jr. MySecretary ClTY OF LAREDO ClTY COUNCIL MEETING A-2007-S-04 ClTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 FEBRUARY 20,2007 530 P.M.
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept the FY 2007 Federal Planning Funds (PLI 12) in the amount of $480,039.00 and amending the City of Laredo1s 2006-2007 General Fund budget to match PL112's budget by increasing revenues by $168,544.00 and expenditures by $1 68,244.00. The PL112 Funds come from the 2006-2007 approved Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP).
II. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
2. Approving the public sale of a tract of land containing 88.691 3-acres, more or less, legally described as Lot Numbers One (I), Two (2), and Three (3), in Block Number Two (2), Laredo International Airport Passenger Terminal Subdivision, as per Plat recorded in Volume 16, pages 45-47, Webb County Plat Records and authorizing the City Manager to execute all conveyance documents to sole bidder Laredo Town Center, L.P. in the amount of $15,865,000.00; the Laredo Town Center bid offer is subject to the closing being held sixty (60) days after City Council award of the sale instead of the thirty (30) days specified in the bid specifications, and further contingent upon Laredo Town Center receiving clear title to the subject property, and providing for an effective date.
Ill. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Request by Council Member Dr. Michael Landeck Discussion with possible action regarding any issues related to the Secondary Water Source. (Co-sponsored by Council Member Juan Chavez) B. Request by Council Member Gene Belmares A presentation by the Citizens' Environmental Advisory Committee (CEAC) on alternatives to the Border security wall, with possible action. (Co-sponsored by Council Member Hector "Tito" Garcia)
C. Request by Council Member Juan Chavez Discussion with possible action on a plan to inform the public of all emergencies and public safety issues through the use of the local media. (Co-sponsored by the Mayor)
IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council hereby reserves the right to go into executive session at any time during this public meeting, if such is requested by the City Attorney or other legal counsel for the City, pursuant to his or her duty under Section 551.071 (2) of the Government Code, to consult privately with his or her client on an item on the agenda, or on a matter arising out of such item.
V. ADJOURNMENT
This notice was posted at the Municipal Government Offices, 1110 Houston Street, Laredo, Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said notice was posted on Friday, February 16, 2007 at 500 p.m.
~udavo~uevafa, Jr. Y it$ Secretary GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Request by Mayor Raul G. Salinas 1. Presentation by Rio Grande International Study Group regarding secondary water source.
B. Request by Council Member Hector J. Garcia 1. Discussion with possible action on changing the Easter holiday from Friday to Monday.
C. Request by Council Member Dr. Michael Landeck 1. Discussion with possible action on policies regarding overlunder money collections by City employees especially in the Bridge Department including a policy comparative analysis across departments.
D. Request by Council Member Gene Belmares 1. Discussion with possible action on re-designating streets to be recycled in District VI.
2. Discussion with possible action on implementing a water distribution action plan for summer 2007.
E. Request by Council Member Juan Chavez 1. Update on the San Gabriel Bridge, with possible action.
2. Discussion with possible action on setting new paving standards and provide funding for streets that run through warehouses and high truck traffic areas with possible action. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
I DATE: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE 02/20/2007 Authorizing the City Manager to accept the Universal Service Program grant from the Schools & Libraries Division / Universal Services Administrative Company / FCC in the amount of $1 17,532.00, which includes $1 1,647.00 in matching funds from General Fund, for multi-year E-Rate discounts and communication and technology infrastructure enhancements and to amend FY 06-07 Friends of the Library Fund Budget by appropriating said funds, and extending the contracts previously awarded to AT&T and CALENCE to July 7,2008.
I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo, Acting City Manager Janice Weber, Director
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: City Council authorized the City Manager to submit the grant on December 6,2004.
City Council awarded the following contracts contingent on the grant allocation on February 7, 2005: 1. Contract to Avnet Enterprise Solutions and the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) program in an amount not to exceed $71 1,780.45 for equipment, wiring, installation and maintenance; 2. Three year contract to Time Warner 1 Road Runner Business Class, through the State of Texas Information 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 $19,326.64 for PRI Smart Trunk telephone services.
City Council authorized the City Manager to transfer $85,000.00 in matching hnds from City of Laredo - Public Library FY 04-05 budget to the Friends of the Library account on September 19, 2005.
City Council authorized the City Manager to accept the grant in the amount of $566,170.00 with the City designating $83,424.00 in matching funds, which included $69,976.00 (11% matching hnds required) and $13,448.00 to cover non-funded needed items for a total of $649,594.00 and extending the contract previously awarded to CALANCE to September 30,2006 on May 15,2006. PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE SCHOOLS & LIBRARIES DIVISION 1 UNIVERSAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVECOMPANY / FCC IN THE AMOUNT OF $117,532.00, WHICH INCLUDES $11,647.00 IN MATCHING FUNDS FROM GENERAL FUND, FOR MULTI-YEAR E-RATE DISCOUNTS AND COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE ENHANCEMENTS AND TO AMEND FY 06-07 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FUND BUDGET BY APPROPRIATE SAID FUNDS, AND EXTENDING THE CONTRACTS PREVIOUSLY AWARDED TO AT&T AND CALENCE TO JULY 7,2008.
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; and
WHEREAS, The Laredo Public Library has received the Universal Service Program grant from the Schools & Libraries Division I Universal Services Administrative Company 1 Federal Communications Commission in the amount of $105,885.00 for multi-year E-Rate discounts and communication and technology infrastructure enhancements; and
WHEREAS, 11% in matching funds are required to cover non-funded needed items and are available in the Library's general FY06-07 operating budget; and
WHEREAS, application for this grant is required on an annual basis and contract extensions are needed before applying,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDANED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:
1. The City Manager be authorized to accept the grant and make the following appropriation of funds: Friends of the Library Annual Proposed Amended Revenues: Line Item Number Budget Amendment Budget FCC-Universal Service Prgm 66 1-0000-32 1-201 1 $245,094.00 $105,885.00 $350,979.00
Annual Proposed Amended Expenses: Budget Amendment Budget Maintenance 661-3556-553-2030 0 $65,092.00 $65,092.00 Communications 661-3556-553-3110 0 $52,440.00 $52,440.00 Opening Fund Balance
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR
ON THIS __ DAY OF February 2007.
______RAUL G. SALINAS MAYOR ATTEST:
______GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VALERIA ACEVEDO ACTING CITY ATTORNEY
BY: ______V. MELISSA SALDAÑA ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
BACKGROUND: The Universal Service Program is administered by the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Universal Service Administrative 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. The Library has received an 89% discount thus an 11% match is required. The City's match was originally from the Libraries' general FY 04-05 operating budget line items and fiom FY 04-05 salary savings for vacant positions. This year the City's match will be from the Libraries' general FY06-07 operating budget. Amount will be transferred to the Friends of the Library account. This is the 9th funding round (year) for the grant. Contract extensions are needed for the 1oth fhnding round (year) application.
FINANCIAL: Friends of the Library Annual Proposed Amended Revenues: Line Item Number Budget Amendment Budget FCC-Universal Service Prgm 661-0000-321 -201 1 $245,094.00 $105,885.00 $350,979.00
Annual Proposed Amended Expenses: Budget Amendment Budget Maintenance 661-3556-553-2030 0 $65,092.00 $65,092.00 Communications 661-3556-553-31 10 0 $52,440.00 $52,440.00
A transfer In from General Fund in the amount of $1 1,647.00 will cover local match required by grant.
RECOMMENDATION: STAFF: The Library Advisory Committee recommends acceptance of the grant. Recommends that Council introduce the ordinance. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease renewal with Securitas Security 2-20-07 Services USA, Inc., for approximately 120 square feet of office space and an exclusive office entry lane of approximately 540 square feet at Bridge 11.
1. Lease term is for one (1) year commencing April 1, 2007 and ending on March 3 1,2008. 2. Monthly rent will be $2,500.00 for approximately 120 square feet of office space and an exclusive office entry lane of approximately 540 square feet at Bridge 11. 3. The lease may be terminated by either party with a thirty (30) day written notice. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Rafael Garcia, Jr., Assistant City Manager Mario I. Maldonado Jr., Bridge Director
I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On November 20, 2005, City Council authorized the City Manager to amend the lease contract with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., by removing approximately 220 square feet of office space at Bridge I and reducing the monthly rent by $1,500.00 due to the upcoming demolition of the existing administration building at Bridge I.
BACKGROUND: The City of Laredo has in the past leased property to Securitas Security Services USA, Lnc., formerly known as Pinkerton Inc. and Burns International Security Services Corporation, and has never had any problems with this customer. Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. has once again advised of their interest to continue leasing this property at a revised agreed monthly rental of $2,500.00.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City of Laredo will receive $30,000.00 a year which will be deposited into account #553-0000-361-1052.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
NIA Approval for the City Manager to execute lease renewal. ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE RENEWAL WITH SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES USA, INC., FOR APPROXIMATELY 120 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE AND AN EXCLUSIVE OFFICE ENTRY LANE OF APPROXIMATELY 540 SQUARE FEET AT BRIDGE 11.
1. LEASE TERM IS FOR ONE (1) YEAR COMMENCING APRIL 1, 2007 AND ENDING ON MARCH 3 1,2008. 2. MONTHLY RENT WILL BE $2,500.00 FOR APPROXIMATELY 120 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE AND AN EXCLUSIVE OFFICE ENTRY LANE OF APPROXIMATELY 540 SQUARE FEET AT BRIDGE 11. 3. THE LEASE MAY BE TERMINATED BY EITHER PARTY WITH A THIRTY (30) DAY WRITTEN NOTICE.
WHEREAS, the Director of the Laredo Bridge System recommends that the City Council approve the proposed lease, attached hereto as Exhibit A, in hrtherance of the development of the City owned property being part of the Laredo Bridge System; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Laredo Bridge System finds that Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. has been a good tenant under a previous lease for the same property; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed 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 lease with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. for approximately 120 square feet and an exclusive lane of approximately 540 square feet located at International Bridge I1 for a tenn of one (1) year at $2,500.00 monthly, commencing April 1, 2007 and ending March 3 1, 2008. A copy of said lease is attached hereto as Exhibit A, and incorporated herein.
Section 2: This ordinance shall become effective upon passage thereof. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2007.
Raul G. Salinas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Gustavo Guevara City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Lease Renewal Agreement
This lease renewal is entered effective April 1, 2007, by and between the City of Laredo, a municipal corporation, (hereinafter referred to as "Lessor") and Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "Lessee").
1. Lessor leases to Lessee the following described real property: Situated in Webb County, Texas: approximately 120 square feet of office space and 540 square feet of an exclusive lane at International Bridge I1 (Juarez Lincoln), City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas. 2. This lease renewal commences April 1,2007 and ends March 3 1,2008, provided, however, that the lease may be terminated by either party on a thirty (30) day written notice to the other party. 3. Lessee shall pay a monthly rental of $2,500.00 in advance on or before the lst day of each month. 4. The leased premises are to be used only for the processing of duty free merchandise to Mexico. 5. Lessee shall not assign or in any manner transfer this lease nor shall Lessee sublease the premises. 6. a. Lessee shall obtain and maintain throughout the term of this lease a policy of liability insurance at Lessee's sole cost and expense, insuring Lessor as well as Lessee, against any and all claims, demands and actions arising out of Lessee's use and occupancy of the leased premises, and said public liability insurance should have limits of liability of not less than $500,000.00 for damage to property, nor less than $1,000,000 for injury to or death of one or more persons in any one occurrence.
b. In addition, the Lessee is required to name the Lessor as an additional insured in the above stated policy with coverage for liability assumed by Lessee under this lease. Such insurance shall, to the extent of Lessee's indemnification obligations hereunder, contain a stipulation that this insurance, as to the interest of the City only, shall not be invalidated by any act or neglect or breach of contract by Lessee. The coverage provided by this policy shall be primary coverage and any other insurance carried by the City is excess.
c. Lessee shall furnish the City, no later than thirty (30) days following execution of this agreement, a certificate (s) of insurance as evidence that the required amounts and types of insurance are in force.
Further, Lessee covenants and agrees to fully indemnify, defend and hold harmless, the City and elected officials, agents, employees, officers, directors, agents and assigns of the City, individually, or collectively from and against any and all law suits, claims, causes of actions, including attorney's fees incurred in defense thereof, liability and other damages
(Exhibit A) of any kind included, but not limited to, property damage, personal injury or death, but only to the extent the suit, claim, cause of action, liability, or damage is caused by Lessee's negligence or willful misconduct.
d. Any notice required to be given by either party shall be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested or personally delivered via nationally recognized overnight courier service. e. ACCESS: The leased premises will be accessible by Lessee 24 hours per day, seven days per week, without interruption. f. INSURANCE: Lessor, at Lessor's sole cost and expense, shall carry public liability insurance with a company or companies licensed to do business in the State of Texas in such limits, as Lessor deems reasonably necessary or desirable. Lessor shall also carry property damage and extended coverage "all risk" type insurance on the leased premises in the amount of the full replacement cost. Lessor shall not be obligated to provide insurance coverage for Lessee's personal property or of anyone claiming by, through or under Lessee.
g. LESSOR'S INDEMNIFICATION: Only to the extent allowed by law, Lessor agrees to fully indemnifl, defend and hold harmless Lessee and its employees, officers, agents and representatives from any and against any and all losses, claims and causes of actions, including without limitation attorney's fees incurred in defense thereof, liability and other damages of any kind including, but not limited to, property damage, personal injury or death, but only to the extent the suit, claim ,cause of action, liability of damage is caused by Lessor's negligence or willful misconduct, or that of its elected officials, agents, employees, officers, directors, or contractors.
h. DAMAGE OR DESTRUCTION: If the leased premises (or access thereto) are partially or totally damaged by fire or other casualty, either party may, notwithstanding any provision of the lease to the contrary, terminate this lease by giving written notice to the other party to such effect within thirty (30) days after such partial damage or total destruction occurs, and Lessee's liability for rent shall cease from and after the date of such damage. Should the lease not be so terminated, the leased premises shall be restored by Lessor at its sole expense to the condition that pre-existed such damage, and abatement shall be made from the rent corresponding with the time during which, and the extent to which, the Leased Premises cannot be used by Lessee for its intended purposes. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the restoration obligations of Lessor shall apply and neither party shall have a right to terminate this lease if any such damage is insignificant enough so as to not inhibit Lessee fi-om continuing its business operations in the leased premises in substantially the same manner as was possible prior to such damage occurring. i. MISCELLANEOUS: This lease shall be governed by any and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and venue for any action shall be in Webb County, Texas. The invalidity of any provision of this Lease, as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction in Webb County, Texas shall in no way affect the validity of any other provision hereof. This lease may not be amended, altered or otherwise changed except as mutually agreed to and executed by the parties hereto in writing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, a duly authorized officer of the parties hereto have executed this lease effective as of the date first above written. Each page hereof has been initialed by Lessee's real estate departmental representative.
City of Laredo: City Manager City of Laredo 11 10 Houston P.O. Box 579 Laredo, Texas 78042-0579
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.: Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. Attn: Real Estate Operations Two Campus Drive Parsippnay, N. J. 07054
SIGNED ON THIS DAY OF 2007
CITY OF LAREDO BY: Cynthia Collazo Acting City Manager
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. BY: William R. Lybrook, Jr. Director, Real Estate Operations
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Valeria M. Acevedo Acting City Attorney
By: Jerry Bruce Cain Assistant City Attorney
AITEST:
Gustavo Guevara, Jr. City Secretary COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE Amending the fiscal year 2006-2007 budgets for Risk Management fund by $325,182.00 and 2005 Certificate of Obligation (C.O.) fund by $352,874.00 by appropriating revenues 2/20/07 and expenditures in both funds. Funds are provided by the Texas Municipal League (TML) for the replacement of the fire pumper truck damaged beyond repair. Funds will be used to reimburse the 2005 C.O. for the purchase of a replacement fire pumper truck. I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Ms. Cynthia Collazo Luis F. Sosa, Jr., Acting City Manager Fire Chief
I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: A motion was awarded by City Council on 1/16/07 to purchase an American La France custom Liberty pumper truck.
BACKGROUND: On Thursday, December 7,2006 at approximately 7:08 a.m., Fire Engine # 9 was responding to a Motor Vehicle Accident when it was damaged beyond repair in a vehicle rollover on IH35. The purchase of the American La France custom Liberty pumper truck is for the replacement of the fire pumpel truck that was damaged beyond repair in the vehicle rollover on IH35.
The replacement fire pumper truck will be delivered within 120-150 calendar days. American LaFrance will also loan a fire pumper truck to the City of Laredo for $1.OO until this replacement truck is delivered.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Risk Management and 2005 C.O. funds will be amended as follows:
Proposed Amended Budget Amendment Budget Risk Management Revenues: Reimb.-Damaged Property - 325,182 325,182
Expenditures: Transfer Out-2005 C.O. - 352,874 352,874 Reserve Appropriation 241,130 (27,692) 2 13,438 Total Expenses 325,182
2005 C.O. Revenues: Transfer In-Risk Mgmt. - 352,874 352,874
Expenditures: Reserve Appropriation 123,052 352,874 475,926
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that City Council approve this Introductory Ordinance as presented. PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
Amending the fiscal year 2006-2007 budgets for Risk Management fund by $325,182.00 and 2005 Certificate of Obligation (C.O.) funds by $352,874.00 by appropriating revenues and expenditures in both funds. Funds are provided by the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML) for the replacement of the fire pumper truck damaged beyond repair. Funds will be used to reimburse the 2005 C.O. for the purchase of a replacement fire pumper truck.
Whereas, TML reimbursed the Risk Management fund in Fiscal Year 2006-2007 for the fire pumper truck that was damaged beyond repair; and
Whereas, the TML reimbursement in Risk Management will be used to fund transfer out; and
Whereas, the 2005 C.O. funded the emergency purchase of the fire pumper truck; and
Whereas, the transfer will be used to reimburse the 2005 C.O. fund for purchasing the fire pumper replacement truck.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:
1. The FY 2006-2007 Risk Management and 2005 C.O. funds are hereby amended as follows:
The Risk Management and 2005 C.O. funds will be amended as follows:
Proposed Amended Budget Amendment Budget Risk Management Revenues: Reimb.-Damaged Property - 325,182 325,182
Expenditures: Transfer Out-2005 C.O. - 352,874 352,874 Reserve Appropriation 241,130 (27,692) 2 13,438 Total Ex~enses 325.182
2005 C.O. Revenues: Transfer In-Risk Mgmt. - 352,874 352,874
Expenditures: Reserve Appropriation 123,052 352,874 475,926
2. This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage thereof.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS, day of February 2007.
Raul G. Salinas, Mayor Attest:
Gustavo Guevara, Jr. City Secretary COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the amount of $15,573 and amend the FY 2006-2007 City of Laredo Budget by $1 5,573. The agreement's purpose is to reimburse cost for overtime incurred by the Laredo Police Department in providing resources of OCDETF (Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces). The term of this agreement is from October I,2006 through September 30, 2007.
INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo, Agustin Dovalina, Ill, Acting City Manager Chief of Police
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION 1 None BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to Public Law #108-7 for Fiscal Year 2007, the FBI has been authorized to pay overtime for the police officers assigned to the formalized South Texas Drug Related Public Corruption Task Force as set forth for expenses necessary for detection, investigation, and prosecution of crimes against the United States of America. The OCDETF provides financial resources to state and local law enforcement agencies that target high level drug trafficking / criminal organizations.
FINANCIAL SECTION:
Revenues: Original Proposed Budget Budget Budget Amendment
Federal Bureau of Investigation $0 $1 5,573 $15,573 Account # 229-0000-373-2047
Expenses: Account # 229-2343-521-1 120 $0 $15,573 $15,573
RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: NIA Recommends that Council approve this Ordinance. ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the amount of $15,573 and amend the FY 2006-2007 City of Laredo Budget by $15,573. The agreement's purpose is to reimburse cost for overtime incurred by the by the Laredo Police Department in providing resources of OCDETF (Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces). The term of this agreement is from October 1, 2006 through. September 30, 2007.
Whereas, an agreement with the Federal Bureu of Investigations will reimburse the City of Laredo in the amount of $15,573 for the over time work by its police officers in joint operational task forces; and
Whereas, the Chief of Police recommends that the City Council authorize the approval of this overtime agreement; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that such a budget amendment should be made and beneficial to the City; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ClTY COUNCIL OF THE ClTY OF LAREDO THAT:
Section 1: the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into an overtime agreement with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Section 2: The term of this agreement is from October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007.
Section 3: The City of Laredo's FY 2006-2007 annual budget is hereby amended in the amount of $15,573 for reimbursable overtime costs. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2007.
RAUL SALINAS MAYOR
ATTEST:
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARYn COUNCIL COMMUNICATION DATE: SUBJECT: Public Hearing 1 Introductory Ordinance
1 Amending Ordinance #2006-0-175 so as to accept a supplemental grant in the amount of $67,000.00 from the Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority and to amend the City of Laredo's FY 2006-2007 annual budget in the amount of $67,000.00. This supplemental grant of $67,000.00 is 100% funded at no cost to the city. The 2006-2007 Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority grant for the Laredo Autotheft Task Force will now total $413,000.00. The funding period for this grant is from September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007.
INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo Agustin Dovalina, Ill Acting City Manager Chief of Police PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: City Council approved the 2006-2007 ATPA grant (Reference Ordinance# 2006-0-175)
ACTION PROPOSED: That this ordinance be passed and approved.
BACKGROUND: This grant pays salaries, fringe benefits, equipment and supplies for one LPD Sergeant, four LPD Investigators, and one Webb County Sheriff's Investigator. This grant is in its 14'~ of funding.
FINANCIAL: Original Proposed Budget Revenues: Budget Budqet Amendment
Autotheft Task Force Grant $346,000 $413,000 $67,000 Account # 222-0000-373-700 7 I Expenses: I Automotive Account #222-2362-525-9004
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: NIA Recommends that City Council pass and approve this Ordinance. ORDINANCE #
Amending Ordinance #2006-0-175 so as to accept a supplemental grant in the amount of $67,000.00 from the Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority and to amend the City of Laredo's FY 2006-2007 annual budget in the amount of $67,000.00. This supplemental grant of $67,000.00 is 100% funded at no cost to the city. The 2006-2007 Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority grant for the Laredo Autotheft Task Force will now total $413,000.00. The funding period for this grant is from September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007.
Whereas, the Governor's Automobile Theft Prevention Authority has provided grant monies to Laredo in the preceding fourteen (14) years to interdict auto theft; and
Whereas, the supplemental grant fiom the Governor's Automobile Theft Prevention Authority will total in the amount of $67,000.00 for the period of September 1, 2006 to August 3 1, 2007; and
Whereas, the City of Laredo has agreed that in the event of loss or misuse of the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority funds, the City of Laredo assures that the hnds will be returned to the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:
Section 1: The City of Laredo's FY 2006-2007 annual budget is hereby amended in the amount of $67,000.00 to fund the Laredo Auto Theft Task Force. A.T.P.A. will be designating $413,000.00 in grant bding for a one-year finding period for the Auto Theft Task Force beginning on September 1,2006 through August 3 1,2007.
Section 2: Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to achieve said grant and to effectuate its terms. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2007.
RAUL SALINAS MAYOR
ATTEST:
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. -Y SECRET- COUNCIL COMMUNICATION DATE: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE Authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY 2006-2007 annual 2/20/2007 budget by increasing revenues and expenditures of $1 8,579.00 in additional hnds from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP); extending the grant period ending November 30, 2006 to March 3 1, 2007 and authorizing the City Manager to execute said contract. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Horacio De Leon Hector F. Gonzalez, M.D., M.P.H. Assistant City Manager Health Director PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On October 16,2006 Council Approved Ordinance 2006- 0-249 extending the CHIP Contract. BACKGROUND:
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is contracting with the City of Laredo for the City of Laredo Health Department to conduct CHIP Outreach from December 1, 2006 through March 3 1, 2007.
The CHIP Outreach Project provides outreach and enrollment assistance activity. This program:
1. Conducts outreach activities that will reach families for uninsured children in ways that are culturally competent and locally appropriate, 2. Provides application assistance, 3. Educates families about the value and proper use of health insurance, 4. Works in conjunction with local community-based organizations; and 5. Assists in re-enrollment process of families currently participating in the insurance program.
CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE FINANCIAL: The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) grant is being increased in the amount of $18,579.00 for the period beginning December 1, 2006 through March 3 1, 2007. The revenue line item for this is 226-0000-323-4082 and the expenditure division is 226-6049. RECOMMENDATIONS: STAFF: Recommends that Council introduce the ordinance. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CHIP Extension thru March 3 1,2007 226-6049
BUDGET Amounts shown reflect budget from December 2006 to March 2007 ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE CITY OF LAREDO N 2006-2007 ANNUAL BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES OF $18,579.00 IN ADDITIONAL FUNDS PROM THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION FOR THE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP); EXTENDING THE GRANT PERIOD ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2006 TO MARCH 31, 2007; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT.
WHEREAS, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is contracting with the City of Laredo for the City of Laredo Health Department to conduct CHIP Outreach from December 1,2006 through March 3 1,2007; and
WHEREAS, the Children's Health Insurance Project (CHIP) provides outreach and enrollment assistance activity. This project:
1. Conducts outreach activities that will reach families for uninsured children in ways that are culturally competent and locally appropriate, 2. Provides application assistance, 3. Educates families about the value and proper use of health insurance, 4. Works in conjunction with local community-based organizations; and assists in re-enrollment process of families currently participating in the insurance program; 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 amend the City of Laredo FY 2006- 2007 annual budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $18,579.00 in additional fbnds from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHTP) Outreach Project of the City of Laredo Health Department, and extending beginning December 1, 2006, through March 3 1, 2007; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract.
Section 2: Revenue line item 226-0000-323-4082 fbnded by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is hereby increased by $18,579.00.
Section 3: Expenditure division 226-6049 is increased by $18,579.00. 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 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 ,2007.
RAUL G. SALINAS MAYOR ATTEST:
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Valeria Acevedo Acting City Attorney
MELISSA SALD~A ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas finding, aRer reasonable notice and 02/20/2007 hearing, that AEP Texas Central Company's existing rates are unreasonable; finding that AEP Texas Central Company's requested revenue resulting from electric transmission and distribution rates and charges within the City should be reduced; determining just and reasonable rates; adopting recommendations of consultants; providing for recovery of rate case expenses; preserving regularity rights of the City; ordaining other provisions related to the subject matter hereof.
I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE:
Cynthia Collazo, Acting City Manager Rosario Carnarillo Cabello, Finance Director
PEVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
A public hearing and introduction of this ordinance will be held on February 20, 2007.
BACKGROUND:
On November 9, 2006, AEP Texas Central Company filed with the city an application seeking to increase electric transmission and distribution rates by 13% on a system-wide basis. The City has found the rates and charges to be unreasonable and that rates should be reduced and that the rates should be set at levels required to recover t he revenue requirements pursuant to the recommendations of the consultants.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
I COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: I STAFF RECOMMENDATION: I Conduct public hearing and introduce this ordinance. ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAREDO, TEXAS FINDING, AFTER REASONABLE NOTICE AND HEARING, THAT AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY'S EXISTING RATES ARE UNREASONABLE; FINDING THAT AEP TEXAS CENTRAL COMPANY'S REQUESTED REVENUES RESULTING FROM ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION RATES AND CHARGES WITHIN THE CITY SHOULD BE REDUCED; DETERMINING JUST AND REASONABLE RATES; ADOPTING RECOMMENDATIONS OF CONSULTANTS; PROVIDING FOR RECOVERY OF RATE CASE EXPENSES; PRESERVING REGULATORY RIGHTS OF THE CITY; ORDAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF.
WHEREAS, pursuant to 9 33.001 of the Public Utility Regulatory Act, the City has exclusive original jurisdiction over the electric rates, operations, and services provided within city limits;
WHEREAS, on or about November 9, 2006, AEP Texas Central Company ("TCC" or "Company7') filed with the City an application seeking to increase electric transmission and distribution rates by 13% on a system-wide basis;
WHEREAS, the Company proposed an effective date of December 14, 2006, that was suspended by resolution to provide time to study the reasonableness of the application;
WHEREAS, the City, in a reasonably noticed public hearing, considered the Company's application and a recommendation from the City's consultants who were retained to evaluate the merits of the Company's application;
WHEREAS, the City has determined that the Company's existing rates are unreasonable, that the Company's requested increase in revenues for its transmission and distribution systems within the City should be reduced, and that rates should be set at levels required to recover the revenue requirements set forth herein, pursuant to the recommendations of its consultants;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the existing rates of AEP Texas Central Company are hereby found to be unreasonable. The rates proposed by AEP Texas Central Company, to be recovered through its electric transmission and distribution rates charged to customers located within the City limits, are hereby found, after reasonable notice and hearing, to be unreasonable and shall be changed as hereinafter ordered.
SECTION 2. The Company shall reduce its requested transmission base rate revenue requirement by $13.9 million, so that rates shall increase by the amount of $6,729,000. SECTION 3. The Company shall reduce its requested distribution base rate revenue requirement by $7.1 million, so that its present rates shall be reduced by this amount.
SECTION 4. The electric rates charged within City limits shall reflect a 9% return on equity and a capital structure comprised of 59% debt, 40% common equity, and 1% preferred stock in order to reflect the historic low cost of capital and to prevent financial subsidization of TCC's parent company.
SECTION 5. Cities' rate case expenses are found to be reasonable and shall be reimbursed by the Company.
SECTION 6. The Company's rates shall be revised on a system-wide equal percentage basis to all customer classes. The changed rates resulting from this Ordinance are hereby determined to be just and reasonable rates to be observed and in force within the City.
SECTION 7. The electric rate revisions herein approved shall be effective for bills rendered on or after approval of this Ordinance. TCC shall file tariffs reflecting the change of rates herein ordered within 10 days of passage of this Ordinance.
SECTION 8. The rates set forth in this Ordinance may be changed and amended by either the City or Company only as provided by law.
SECTION 9. It is hereby found and determined that said meeting at which this ordinance was passed was open to the public, as required by Texas law, and that advance public notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting was given.
SECTION 10. This Ordinance shall be served on AEP Texas Central Company by U.S. Mail to the Company's authorized representative, Nancy Napolitano, 400 West 15~Street, Suite 1520, Austin, Texas 78701.
SECTION 11. Nothing contained in this Ordinance shall be construed now or hereafter in limiting or modifling, in any manner, the right and power of the City under law to regulate the rates and charges of AEP Texas Central Company. SECTION 12. All ordinances, resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this the day of, 2007
Raul G. Salinas, Mayor
ATTEST: 0 FORM:
Gustavo Guevara, Jr., City Secretary Asst. City Attorney COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: I SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEAFUNG AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
02/20/2007 Amending the City of Laredo fiscal year 2007 General Fund Budget by appropriating $2,500,000.00 from opening balance for various one time expenditures and or capital improvement projects.
INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: I Cynthia Collazo, Acting City Manager I Rosario C. Cabello, Finance Director I I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
City Council adopted the budget for fiscal year 2007 on September 18,2006 by Ordinance 2006-0-225. A public hearing and introduction of this ordinance will be held on February 20,2007.
The General Fund of the City of Laredo ended the 2006 fiscal year with a fund balance of $21,089,204 which is the equivalent to 20.69%of operating expenditures. The generally recommended percentage is 15%. The proposed drawdown of $2,500,000 from fund balance will not have a negative effect on the recommended percentage. The drawdown of $2,500,000 will be set aside as a restricted reserve for one time expenditures and or capital improvement projects.
FINANCIAL: General Fund
Annual Budget Proposed Amended Budget FY 2007 Amendment FY 2007 I Opening Balance 2 1,089,204 (2,500,000) 18,589,204 1 Expenditures: Restricted Reserve
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: I Conduct public hearing and introduce this ordinance. I ORDINANCE 2007-0-
AMENDING THE CITY OF LAREDO FISCAL YEAR 2007 GENERAL FUND BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $2,500,000.00 FROM OPENING BALANCE FOR VARIOUS ONE TIME EXPENDITURES AND OR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
WHEREAS, on September 18,2006, City Council adopted the fiscal year 2007 annual budget: and
WHEREAS, on February 20,2007, City Council held a public hearing and introduced this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide the necessary funding for various one time expenditures and or capital improvements projects the following budget amendment is hereby proposed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:
Section I : The General Fund is here hereby emended as follows:
FINANCIAL: General Fund
Annual Budget Proposed Amended Budget FY 2007 Amendment FY 2007
Opening Balance 2 1,089,204 (2,500,000)
Expenditures: Restricted Reserve
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS DAY OF ,2007.
RAUL G. SALINAS, MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR., VALERIA M. ACEVEDO CITY SECRETARY ACTING CITY ATTORNEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Date: SUBJECT: PUBLIC FEARING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 8, Block 809, East- 02120107 ern Division, located at 1502 Wooster Street, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. ZC-0 1-2007 Initiated by: Staff source: Ignacio Centeno Keith Selman, Planning Director Rafael Garcia, Assistant City Manager Prior action: None. BACKGROUND 1 Council District: I11 - Micheal Landeck I Proposed use: Two single-family residential structures ( Site: Two residential structures I WarningsICitations: None.
Surrounding land uses: The land north of the property includes single-family residences and Daiches Ele- mentary School. East of the site include single-family residences, apartments and Amaya's Auto Service. To the south of the site are single-family residences, J&O Grocery, Mirtha's Professional Cuts, apartments and RS Bailbonds and notary. West of the site includes single-family residences, manufactured homes and Creations by Letty Floral Shop. I Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as RetailiOffice. I Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan does not identify Wooster Street.
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 3 1 In Favor: 2 Opposed: 0 STAFF COMMENTS
The proposed zone change is appropriate at this location. The proposed change is consistent with the adjacent R-3 districts to the west. Furthermore, the proposed change is colnpatible with the residential development situated along Wooster Street.
P&Z COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The P & Z Commission, in a 9 to 0 vote, recom- Staff supports the proposed zone change mended approval of the zone change.
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IMPACT ANALYSIS
R-3 (Mixed Residential District): The purpose of the R-3 is to provide an area for higher density residential uses, the use of mobile homes on single lots, and those public and semipublic uses nor- mally considered an integral part of the neighborhood they serve.
Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern? No, the established land use pattern is mainly residential.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts? No, the site is abutting an R-3 district to the east.
Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood? No. There are substantial R-3 uses in the immediate vicinity.
Are there substantial reasons why the property can not be used in accordance with existing zon- ing? No, the existing zoning district allows for sufficient residential uses.
Page 2 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. 2007-0-
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (MAP) OF THE CITY OF LAREDO BY REZONING LOT 8, BLOCK 809, EASTERN DIVISION, LOCATED AT 1502 WOOSTER STREET, FROM B-1 (LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT) TO R-3 (MIXED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT); PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, a zone change has been requested by the owners of Lot 8, Block 809, Eastern Division, located at 1502 Wooster Street, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential 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 February 1,2007, and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, after a public hearing, has rec- ommended 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 February 20,2007, 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 cove- nants 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 rezon- ing Lot 8, Block 809, Eastern Division, located at 1502 Wooster Street, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to R-3 (Mixed 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 ,2007.
RAUL G. SALINAS MAYOR
ATTEST:
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM: VALERIA ACEVEDO ACTING Cj, TY ATTORNEY Rezone from ,1 (Limited Commercial District) City of Laredo to R-3 (Mixed Residenital District) Planning & Zoning SITE PLAN SC: 1" 20' 0" - - . - --- -. 1502 Wooster 1502 Wooster COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Date: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 3, Block 1343, East- 02120107 ern Division, located at 23 15 Market Street, froin R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-3 (Commu- nity Business District). The Planning and Zoning Co~nmissionrecommended approval of the zone 1 change. ZC-02-2007 Initiated by: ( Staff source: Geronimo ~revino Keith Selman, Planning Director Rafael Garcia, Assistant City Manager Prior action: None. BACKGROUND 1 Council District: I11 - Michael Landeck I Proposed use: Colnmercial I Site: The property is currently a vacant commercial structure. I WarningsICitations: None.
I Surrounding land uses: The land north of the property includes the Tex-Mex Railroad, Market Hardware (closed), single-family residences, Caly's Caf6 and apartments. East of the site iilclude single-family resi- dences, vacant lots, manufactured homes , Sandy's Beauty Shop, Fiesta Express, D'Gday's Flowers, Tres Sal- sas Restaurant and apartments, . To the south of the site are single-family residences, apartments, manufac- tured homes and vacant lots. West of the site includes Rodriguez Pipe & Steel, single-family residences, manufactured homes and Three Points Park. I Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as RetaillOffice. I / Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Market Street as a Major Collector. I Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 19 In Favor: 1 Opposed: 0 STAFF COMMENTS
The proposed zone change is appropriate at this location. The proposed change is consistent with the adjacent B-3 districts and with the zoning trend along Market Street. Furthermore, the proposed change is compatible with the commercial pattern of development situated along this corridor.
I P&Z COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: ( STAFF RECOMMENDATION: I 1 The P & Z Commission, in a 9 to 0 vote, recom- I Staff supports the proposed zone change I I mended approval of the zone change. 1
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IMPACT ANALYSIS
B-3 (Community Business District): The purpose of the B-3 District is to provide for those busi- nesses 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? No, the established land use pattern is commercial in nature.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts? No, there is an adjacent B-3 district to the west.
Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood? Yes, the adjacent residences 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? Yes, the current zoning only allows for residential type uses.
Page 2 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. 2007-0-
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (MAP) OF THE CITY OF LAREDO BY REZONING LOT 3, BLOCK 1343, EASTERN DIVISION, LOCATED AT 2315 MARKET STREET, FROM R-3 (MIXED 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 Lot 3, Block 1343, Eastern Division, located at 23 15 Market Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business 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 February 1,2007, and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, after a public hearing, has rec- ommended 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 February 20,2007, 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 cove- nants 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 rezon- ing Lot 3, Block 1343, Eastern Division, located at 23 15 Market Street, from R-3 (Mixed 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 ,2007.
RAUL G. SALINAS MAYOR
ATTEST:
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM: VALERIA ACEVEDO ACTING CITY ATTORNEY
ASHSTANTCIJY ATTORNEY Rezone from , .-3 (Mixed Residenital District) City of Laredo to 6-3 (Community Business District) Planning & Zoning
ZONE DISTRICTS
Zone Districts rn overiays S PROPOSED REZONE 1 inch equals 300 feet
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Date: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 8 through 02120107 18, Block 8, Del Mar Village Subdivision, located at 3 13 West Village Boulevard, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this zone change. ZC-84-2005 Initiated by: Staff source: Marina Ramirez Keith Selman, Planning Director Rafael Garcia, Assistant City Manager Prior action: None. BACKGROUND
Council District: V- Johnny Rendon
Proposed use: Amusement Redemption Machine Establishment
Site: The site is currently and retail center with an existing amusement redemption machine estab- lishment.
Surrounding land uses: IH-35 is to the west. Keno Masters Amusement Center, Border Bingo, Ex- tended Stay America and Laredo Family Health Center is to the north. East of the property are Kowalsky, Rose & Co. CPA, Regency Plaza and Open MRI. South of the site are Lin's Restaurant, Buffalo Wild Wings, Lack's Furniture and Lowe's.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as RetailIOffice.
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan does not identify Village Boulevard and IH-35 is identified as a Freeway and Expressway.
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 11 In Favor: 1 Opposed: 1 STAFF COMMENTS
The proposed zone change is appropriate at this location. The proposed change is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's RetailIOffice designation. The proposed B-4 zoning classification meets the location and dimensional criteria as specified in the Laredo Land Development Code in which it is to be located along principal arterial streets or the freeway.
P&Z COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The P & Z Commission, in a 9 to 0 vote, recommended Staff supports the proposed zone change. approval of the zone change.
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IMPACT ANALYSIS
B-4 (Highway Commercial District): The purpose of the B-4 District is to provide for those busi- nesses 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 in- tended 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 classifi- cation.
Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern? No, the established land use pattern already has similar uses.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts? No, the site is surrounded by B-4 districts.
Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood? No, there are no neighborhoods in the immediate vicinity.
Are there substantial reasons why the property can not be used in accordance with existing zon- ing? I No, the existing zoning district allows for sufficient commercial-type uses.
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AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (MAP) OF THE CITY OF LAREDO BY REZONING LOTS 8 THROUGH 18, BLOCK 8, DEL MAR VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, LOCATED AT 3 13 WEST VILLAGE BOULEVARD, 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 Lots 8 through 18, Block 8, Del Mar Village Subdivision, located at 3 13 West Village Boulevard, 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 (1 0) days before the public hearing held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on February 1,2007, and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, after a public hearing, has rec- ommended 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 February 20,2007, 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 cove- nants 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 rezon- ing Lots 8 through 18, Block 8, Del Mar Village Subdivision, located at 3 13 West Village Boulevard, 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 ,2007.
RAUL G. SALINAS MAYOR
ATTEST:
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM: VALERIA ACEVEDO ACTING CITY ATTORNEY Rezone from & ;Community Business District) City of Laredo to B-4 (Highway Commercial District) Planning & Zoning
ZONE DISTRICTS -DZone Districts I 1 Overlays PROPOSED REZONE 1 inch equals 300.00 feet I
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Date: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 6, Block 199, East- 02120107 ern Division, located at 34 19 Springfield Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning and Zoning Colnmission recommended denial of the 1 zone change. ZC-116-2007 Initiated by: 1 Staff source: 1 Margarito ~scalon ( Keith Selman, Planning Director 1 ) Rafael Garcia, ~ssistantCity Manager Prior action: None. L BACKGROUND
Council District: IV - John Amaya
Proposed use: Tire shop
Site: Tire shop
Surrounding land uses: The land north of the property includes single-family residences, Ramirez Wheel Alignment, Los Pasteles and Hair Masters. East of the site include single-family residences, Arambides Cus- tom Paint and Body and vacant lots. To the south of the site are A&B Wheel Alignment, La Casita Corn Stand, single-family residences, manufactured homes and Federal Housing. West of the site includes Corner Pocket Billiards & Sports Bar, single-family residences, truck storage and Tomas Sanchez-Ochoa Elementary.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as RetailIOffice.
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Springfield Avenue as a Minor Arterial.
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 33 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0 STAFF COMMENTS
The proposed zone change is inappropriate at this location. The proposed change is not consistent with ' the adjacent B-1 districts and with the neighborhood services zoning trend along Springfield Avenue. The site does not meet the minimum parking requirements for the proposed use. Furthermore, the pro- posed change is incompatible with the residential pattern of development situated on Springfield Av- neue and may adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood.
P&Z COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The P & Z Commissioi~,in a 9 to 0 vote, recom- Staff does not support the proposed zone change mended denial of the zone change.
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IMPACT ANALYSIS
B-3 (Community Business District): The purpose of the B-3 District is to provide for those busi- nesses 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, the established land use pattern consists of residential uses and neighborhood services commer- cial development.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts? Yes, the adjoining zoning districts are B-1.
Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood? Yes, the adjacent residences 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 allows for sufficient commercial uses.
Page 2 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. 2007-0-
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (MAP) OF THE CITY OF LAREDO BY REZONING LOT 6, BLOCK 199, EASTERN DIVISION, LOCATED AT 3419 SPRINGFIELD 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 Lot 6, Block 199, Eastern Division, located at 34 19 Springfield Avenue, from B- 1 (Limited Commercial Dis- trict) to B-3 (Community Business 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 February 1,2007, and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, after a public hearing, has rec- ommended denial 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 February 20,2007, 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 cove- nants 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 rezon- ing Lot 6, Block 199, Eastern Division, located at 3419 Springfield Avenue, from B-1 (Lim- ited Commercial 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 ,2007.
RAUL G. SALINAS MAYOR
ATTEST:
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM: VALERIA ACEVEDO ACTING CITY ATTORNEY
I1 / , ., a {c~b,.2 ) ;,,,/y?~, i /A~'cN'~ONY C. MCGETTRICK ' ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY Rezone from B-I (Limited Commercial District) City of Laredo to B-3 (Community Business District) Planning & Zoning
I Location: 3419 Springfield. - Ave ZC-416-2006- I
I ~10~11127 1819 ~~O~flll~~7 18 19170w 7 18 l9ll0~11~122 14 16 18 110112l 12 MAJ L 1. MODIFIED 1.1 1 SAUNDERS.ST
I ZONE DISTRICTS piZone Districts overtays s PROPOSED REZONE 1 inch equals 294.19 feet
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Date: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 12, Block 2, 02/20/07 Tesoro Plaza Subdivision, located at 5217 Tesoro Plaza Drive, from B-3 (Community Busi, ness District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Cornmis- sion recommended denial of the zone change. ZC-04-2007 Initiated by: Staff source: Saturino Valdez Keith Selman, Planning Director Rafael Garcia, Assistant City Manager Prior action: None. BACKGROUND Council District: VII - Juan Chavez
Proposed use: Parking Lot
Site: Parking Lot
Warningslcitations: None.
Surrounding land uses: The land north of the site includes the Firefighters Hall, and Cinemark Theaters. East of the site are apartments. West of the site are D'Versailles Receptions, office building and a nationalization of vehicles enterprise. South of the site are Tesoro Management Tax Services, apartments, Gambit Bingo and a vacant commercial building.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as RetailIOffice.
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan does not identify Tesoro Plaza Drive.
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 12 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 2 STAFF COMMENTS
The proposed zone change is appropriate at this location. The proposed district is compatible with surrounding zones in this area. The property meets the minimum dimensional requirements for a B-4 district. This area is following a pattern of development that is compatible with uses allowable in a B-4 district.
P&Z COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The P & Z Commission, in a 5 to 4 vote, recommended Staff supports the proposed zone change. denial of the zone change.
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IMPACT ANALYSIS
B-4 (Highway Commercial District): The purpose of the B-4 District is to provide for those busi- nesses 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 in- tended 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 classifi- cation.
Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern? No.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts? No, there are B-4 Districts north and south of the site.
Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood? No, this area is already a heavy commercial area.
Are there substantial reasons why the property can not be used in accordance with existing zon ing? No, the existing zoning district allows for sufficient commercial uses.
Page 2 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. 2007-0-
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (MAP) OF THE CITY OF LAREDO BY REZONING LOT 12, BLOCK 2, TESORO PLAZA SUBDIVISION, LOCATED AT 5217 TESORO PLAZA DRIVE, 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 Lot 12, Block 2, Te- soro Plaza Subdivision, located at 52 17 Tesoro Plaza Drive, 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 (1 0) days before the public hearing held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on February 1,2007, and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, after a public hearing, has rec- ommended denial 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 February 20,2007, 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 cove- nants 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 rezon- ing Lot 12, Block 2, Tesoro Plaza Subdivision, located at 521 7 Tesoro Plaza Drive, 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 ,2007.
RAUL G. SALINAS MAYOR
ATTEST:
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM: VALERIA ACEVEDO ACTING CITY ATTORNEY 7'
ASSISTANT CITYATTORNEY Rezone from B-3 (Community Business District) City of Laredo to B-4 (Highway Commercial District) Planning & Zoning
ZONE DISTRICTS 1-1 1-1 Zone Districts QOverlays S PROPOSED REZONE 1 inch equals 400 feet
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION 1 DATE: I SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Telephone Equipment Easement with Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P. d/b/a AT&T Texas consisting of a tract of land containing 0.9851 acres being part or portion out of Lot 1, Block 2, Laredo International Airport Passenger Terminal Subdivision recorded in Volume 16, Pages 45-47, to provide service to the Laredo Town Center project at the Laredo International Airport; providing for an effective date.
1 INITIATED BY: Rafael Garcia, Jr. STAFF SOURCE: Jose L. Ftores Assistant City Manager Airport Director
1 PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: City Council has approved pervious easements with AT&T Texas.
BACKGROUND: 1
Southwestern Bell Telephone, L. P. d/b/a AT&T Texas is requesting an Access, Cable, and Equipment Easement in order to provide service to the Laredo Town Center project. I
I FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the City On January 5, 2007, 2007, the Airport Manager execute and Telephone Equipment Advisory Committee considered this item and Easement with Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P. recommended approval. d/b/a AT&T Texas. I A ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT EASEMENT WITH AT&T (LAREDO TOWN CENTER PROJECT)
ATTEST:
GUSTAVOGUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM: VALERIA M. ACEVEDO
Page 2 of 2 AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT EASEMENT WITH SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE, L.P. D/B/A AT&T TEXAS CONSISTING OF A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 0.9851 ACRES BEING PART OR PORTION OUT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 2, LAREDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PASSENGER TERMINAL SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN VOLUME 16, PAGES 45- 47, TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO THE LAREDO TOWN CENTER PROJECT AT THE LAREDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Airport Director recommends that the City Council approve the proposed Telephone Equipment Easement with southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P. d/b/a AT&T Texas consisting of a tract of land containing 0.9851 acres being part or portion out of Lot 1, Block 2, Laredo International Airport Passenger Terminal Subdivision recorded in Volume 16, Pages 45-47, to provide service to the Laredo Town Center Project at the Laredo International Airport, and as a support to the maintenance and operation of the Laredo International Airport;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Laredo having heard the recommendations of the Airport Director and of the Airport Advisory Committee agrees with same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:
Section 1: The City Manager be hereby authorized to execute a Telephone Equipment Easement with Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P. d/b/a AT&T Texas consisting of a tract of land containing 0.9851 acres being part or portion out of Lot 1, Block 2, Laredo International Airport Passenger Terminal Subdivision recorded in Volume 16, Pages 45-47, to provide service to the Laredo Town Center Project at the Laredo International Airport, a copy of which easement document is attached hereto as Exhibit A, and incorporated herein as if set out at length for all intents and purposes.
Section 2: This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage hereof.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE -DAY OF ,2007.
RAUL G. SALINAS MAYOR
Page 1 of 2 SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE, L.P. d/b/a AT&T TEXAS ACCESS. CABLE, AND EQUIPMENT EASEMENT
THIS EASEMENT, entered into by CITY OF LAREDO, herein referred to as GRANTORS, and SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE , L.P., a Texas Limited Partnership, d/b/a AT&T TEXAS, herein referred to as GRANTEE, wherein GRANTORS, in consideration of the sum of TEN Dollars ($ 10.00 ), and other valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, do by these presents GRANT, BARGAIN AND SELL, CONVEY AND CONFIRM unto GRANTEE, its affiliates, successors, and assigns, a permanent easement to construct, operate, maintain, repair, inspect, replace, enlarge, fence, and remove facilities for the transmission of signals used in the provision of communication, video, information services, andlor any other services or uses for which such facilities are designed. Such facilities may include, without limitation, poles, anchors, conduit, ducts, handholes, equipment cabinets, or other enclosures, and support posts or pads, cables, wires, fiber optic cables, pedestals, or other above- ground cable or wire enclosures, marker posts and signs, and other related or useful equipment, fixtures, appurtenances, improvements, and facilities, whether buried or aerial, together with the right to have electrical service and all appurtenances extended thereto, as may be required by Grantee fiom time to time upon, over and under Grantor's land situated in Webb County, Texas, and described as follows:
PROPERTY: Lots 1,2, and 3, Block 2, Laredo International Airport Passenger Terminal Subdivision, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas
EASEMENTS : A 15' Utility Easement as described by the attached metes and bounds description and survey plat marked exhibits "A" and "B" respectively.
A 12' Utility Easement as described by the attached metes and bounds description and survey plat marked exhibits "C" and "Drespectively.
Grantor does hereby additionally grant temporary construction blanket easement for Grantee's use in constructing its electrical and communications systems. The herein granted temporary construction easement shall terminate ninety (90) days after the commencement of the construction and installation of Grantee's communications facilities into the permanent easement described herein.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD same, with all rights and appurtenances to the same belonging, unto Grantee, its successors and assigns forever, until the use of the easement is relinquished or abandoned, including (1) the right of ingress and egress to and from the easement by reasonable routes across Grantor's property, (2) the right to clear and trim trees, overhanging branches, roots, brush and other obstructions in the easement.
EXHIBIT A Grantee, its successors and assigns shall repair and restore the property and pay for damage to crops and other property following construction and maintenance work. Further, Grantors reserve the right to use and enjoy their interests in the easement area insofar as the exercise thereof does not endanger or interfere with the construction, operation and maintenance of said systems and lines and included in this reservation is the right of ordinary cultivation of crops.
Grantors warrant that they are owners of the land here conveyed; that they ha.~eno knowledge of environmental hazards affecting the land, except those disclosed to Grantee; and that they have the right to make this conveyance and receive the payment therefor. Grantors agree that they and their heirs, successors, administrators and assigns, shall and will WARRANT AND DEFEND the title to the premises unto the said Grantee, and to its successors and assigns forever against the claims of all persons whomsoever, and covenant that Grantee, its successors, assigns and licensees, may quietly enjoy the premises for the uses herein stated. Grantor agrees to hold Grantee harmless for liability arising fiom undisclosed environmental hazards.
Signed and executed this day of 2007.
Signatrlre Cynthia Collazo Acting City Manager
ATTEST :
Gustavo Guevara, Jr . City Secretary ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WEBB BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared Cynthia Collazo ,known to me to be the person whose name Is subscribed to the foregoing Instrument, and upon being duly sworn did state and acknowledge that helshe Is Acting City ~ana~erofCie~ of Laredo , a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Texas , and that he/she executed the foregoing Instrument In the capacity stated under authority of Its Board of Directors and had affixed thereto the corporate seal for the uses, purposes and considerations therein expressed as the free and voluntary act and deed of the corporation.
Given under my hand and seal of office this the day of ,A.D. 2007.
Notary Public My Commission Expires:
RETURN TO: AT&T TEXAS C/O THOMAS P. HARPER 4 119 BROAD WAY, ROOM 760-B SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78209 FILE#06-05-22/03 (FRI) 74 21'06 9:59/ST. 9:58/N0.48640929@4 F 2
Exhibit "A"
January 12.2006 METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION 0.9859 AC. OUT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 2, LAREDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PASSENGER TERMINAL SUBDIVISION, CIN OF LAREDO, WEBB COUNN, TEXAS
A tract of land containing 0.9851 acres, situated in the Clty of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, being part or portion out of LOT 1, BLOCK 2, LAREDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PASSENGER TERMINAL SUBOIVPSION, according to the plat thereof rkrded in Volume 16, Pages 45-47, Webb County Plat Records, said 0.9851 acres also being more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point for the NorttPwest comer of this tract, said point bears S 79O 55' 55" E (S 80" 25' 33" E plat call) a distance of 1623.30 feet from the Northwest comer of said Lot 1, Block 2, Laredo International Airport Passenger Terminal Subdivision;
1, THENCE, S 79' 55' 55" E continuing along the North line of said L9t ,I, a distance of 15.22 feet to an outside corner of this tract;
2. THENCE, S 00" 25' 24" W (S 00° 04' 14' E plat call) along the East line of said Lot 1, a distance of 1897.1 1 feet to an outside comer of this tract;
3. THENCE. N 89O 27' 01" W (N 8Q056' 39" W plat call) a distance of 665.27 feet to an angle point of this tract;
4. THENCE,S 56O 49' 14" W (S 56O 19' 36" W plat call) a distance of 312.57 feet to an outside corner of this tract;
5. THENCE, N OOa 29' 31" E a distance of 18.02 feet to an outside corner of this tract;
6. THENCE,N 56' 40' 14' E a distance of 307.12 feet to an outside corner of this tract;
7. THENCE, S 80° 27' 01" E a distance of 654.78 feet to an inside comer of this tract;
8. THENCE, N 00° 25' 24" E a distance of 1884.63 feet to Ule POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 0.9851 acres of land, more or less.
Prepared by: MELDEN & HUNT, INC. Consultants, Engineers, Surveyors 115 West Mclntyre Edinburg, Texas 78541 (956) 381-0981
T:\FSubX)61OW Easement M&B.doc2I2112008 LOT 1, BLOCK 2 Exhibit "CH 1 of / April 27.2006 2 METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION 2.070 AC. OUT LOTS 1, 2 & 3, BLOCK 2, AIRPORT PASSENGER ~ERMINALSUBDIVISION, clJd' OF LAREDO, WEBB /COUNTY, TEXAS 1 A tract of land containing 2.070 acres, dituated in the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, being part or portion out of LOTS 1. 2 &/ 3, BLOCK 2. LAREDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PASSENGER TERMINAL SUBDIVISION; according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 16, Pages 45-47, Webb County Plat Records, said 2.070 acres also being more particularly described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point for the Northwest corner of this tract, said point being the Northwest corner of said Lot 1, Block 2, Laredo InternationalAirport Passenger Terminal Subdivision;
1. THENCE, S 79O 55' 55" E along the North line of said Lot 1, a distance of 1623.30 feet to an outside corner of this tract; , I I 2. THENCE, S 00° 25' 24" W a distaqce of 12.17 feet to an outside corner of this tract;
3. THENCE, N 79'55'55" W a distande of 1226.21 to an inside corner of this tract;
- 4. THENCE, S 51"58'47" E a distance of 141.99 feet to an outside corner of this tract;
5. THENCE, N 85'55'13" W a distance of 21.49 feet to an outside corner of this tract;
6. THENCE, N 51 "58'47' W a distance of 146.77 feet to an inside corner of this tract; 1 7. THENCE, N 79'55'55" W a distan4e of 155.89 feet to an inside corner of this tract;
8. THENCE, S 04'40'36" W a distance of 274.01 feet to an outside corner of this tract; I 9. THENCE. S 39'28'27'' W a distan4e of 34.08 feet to an inside corner of this tract; i 10. THENCE, S 04°40'36' W a distanc,e of 855.25 feet to an inside corner of this tract; I 1 I.THENCE, S 85'20'28" E a distancd of 723.96 feet to an outside corner of this tract; I 12. THENCE, S 04"40136"W a distancb of 752.23 feet to an inside corner of this tract;
13. THENCE, S 37'37'04" E a distance of 221.32 feet to an outside corner of this tract;
14. THENCE, S 56'49'14' W a distanck of 12.04 feet to an outside corner of this tract; ; I 15. THENCE, N 37'37'04" W a distance of 225.03 feet to an outside corner of this tract; ; I
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Exhibit "C" 20 2 16. THENCE, N 04'40'36" E a of 744.87 feet to an inside corner ofthis tract; ;
17. THENCE, N 85'20'28" W a of 71 1.96 feet to an inside corner of this tract; ;
18. THENCE, S 04'40'36" W a of 1585.98 feet to an inside corner of this tract; ;
19. THENCE, N 56'49'14" E a distance of 841.59 feet to an outside comer of this tract; ; 20. THENCE, S 00'29'31" W a distan7 of 14.42 feet to an outside corner of this tract; ; I 21. THENCE, S 56'49'14" W along the South line of said Lot 1, a distance of 1110.81 feet to an outside corner of this tract; ;
22. THENCE. N 07'32'27" E along thei~astright-of-way line of Bob Bullock Loop (Loop 20), a distance of 15.83 feet to an outside corner of this tract; ;
23. THENCE, N 56'49'14" E a distancb of 251.68 feet to an inside corner of this tract; ;
24. THENCE, N 04'40'36" E a distanci of 2466.32 feet to an outside corner of this tract; ;
25. THENCE, N 39'28'27'' E a distance of 34.08 feet to an inside corner of this tract; ; .
26. THENCE, N 04'40'36" E a distance of 271.38 feet to an inside corner of this tract; ; I 27. THENCE, N 79'55'55" W a distance of 115.61 feet to an inside corner of this tract; ;
28. THENCE, S 04'40'36'' W a distance of 180.77 feet to an outside corner of this tract; ;
29. THENCE, N 85'19'24" W a distance of 12.00 feet to an outside corner of this tract; ;
30. THENCE, N 04'40'36'' E a distance of 181.90 feet to an inside corner of this tract; ;
31. THENCE, N 79'55'55" W a distance of 76.66 feet to an outside corner of this tract; ;
32. THENCE, N 04'04'26'' E along the,East right-of-way line of said Bob Bullock Loop (Loop 20), a distance of 12.07 feet to the the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 2.070 acres of land, more or less. ! i
Prepared by: MELDEN & HUNT, INC. Consultants, Engineers, Surveyors 1 15 West Mclntyre Edinburg, Texas 78541 (956) 38 1-0981
T:\ASub\O5106\Metes & Bounds DescWEP Easement-2 M&B.doc4/27/2006 COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: I SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE Authorizing the City Manager to execute a cattle grazing lease agreement with A/C Cattle Co., Laredo, Texas for approximately 1,484 acres of undeveloped land located in north Laredo. The grazing lease revenues will be $15,685.88 per year with all revenues generated will be realized in the Solid Waste Fund. The proposed lease term is for three (3) years with an option to extend with for two (2) one year terns, I commencing on April 1,2007; providing for an effective date. INITIATED BY: I STAFF SOURCE: Horacio De Leon, Oscar J. Medina, Solid Waste Department Director Assistant City Manager Angelo Ferrazzano, Real Estate Division Manager Francisco Meza, Purchasing Agent
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: none. BACKGROUND: The City received two (2) bids for leasing approximately 1,484 acres of undeveloped land located approximately 13 miles north Laredo. The property is accessible via the north bound access road to IH-35. The term of this contract shall be for a period of three years with an option for two, one year extensions. The lease is for cattle grazing only. Hunting will be prohibited.
Summary Based on Bid Evaluation Criteria
Approx. Acreage Rentlacre Annual Revenue A/C Cattle Company 1,484 $ 10.57 $ 15,685.88 3-C Cattle Company * 1,484 $ 6.06 $ 8,993.04 * Includes 40 hours of road improvements (estimated value $2,800.00)
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Solid Waste Department Revenue: Revenue: Rents, Land Account Number: 556-0000-36 1-2000
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Manager be authorized to execute a lease with A/C Cattle Co. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
I DATE: I SUBJECT: INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE 2007-0-000 I
02/20/07 AMENDING THE CITY OF LAREDO CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 18, SECTION 18-2.2 BY PROVIDING THAT THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ISSUANCE OF AMUSEMENT REDEMPTION MACHINE PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE. I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Gustavo Guevara, Jr. City Secretary
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On February 3,2003 City Council passed and approved ordinance 2003-0-030 which amended the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances by adopting Chapter 18, Sections 18-2.1 and 18-2.2, games and amusement devices, requiring a permit for estabiish- ments operating certain game and amusement devices; requiring payment of fee prior to issuance of permit; repealing all ordinances in conflict and provided for publication and effective date.
On March 3, 2003 City Council approved Ordinance 2003-0-047 which amended the contents of Section 24-63.2, Section 24-65.14, and Appendix A, of the Laredo Land Development Code, in order to establish regulations and performance standards governing amusement redemption machine establishments.
BACKGROUND:
FINANCIAL:
None.
RECOMMENDATION: ORDINANCE NO. 2007-0-XXX
AMENDING THE CITY OF LAREDO CODE OF ORDINANCES BY Ah4ENDING CHAPTER 18, SECTION 18-2.2 BY PROVIDING THAT THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT WILL ISSUE THE AMUSEMENT REDEMPTION MACHINE PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICA- TION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council by Ordinance No. 2003-0-030, dated February 3, 2003, amended the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances by adopting Chapter 18, Sections 18-2- 1 and 18-2-2, games and amusement devices, requiring a permit for establishments operating certain game and amusement devices; and requiring payment of fee to prior to the issuance of permit; and
WHEREAS, City staff is responsible for the regulation and inspection of these establishments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hold a public hearing on January 27, 2003 and ordinance 2003-0-030 was passed and approved; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did amend Section 24-63.2, Section 24-65.14, and appendix A, of the Laredo Land Development Code, in order to establish regulations and performance standards governing amusement redemption machine establishments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has established a one-stop shop procedure where are licenses and permits can be prepared and issued.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:
Section 1: Section 18-2.2 (a) Local permit fee for amusement redemption machine premises permit, hereby amended to read as follows:
(a) Fee. An owner, operator, or lessee of premises on which an amusement redemption machine is made available to others shall be required to secure a permit by paying to the city an annual inspection and amusement redemption machine premises permit fee of twenty-five dollars ($ 25.00) per amusement redemption machine. The Building Department will be responsible for the issuance of the amusement redemption machines permits. Section 2: This Ordinance shall be become effective upon publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS DAY OF ,2007.
Raul G. Salinas Mayor
Attest:
Gustavo Guevara, Jr. City Secretary
Approved as to Form:
Valeria M. Acevedo Acting City Attorney COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: SUBJECT: INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE 2-20-07 AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 11, DIVISION 3, SECTION 2-58 (a), ENTITLED HOLIDAYS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LAREDO, SUBPARAGRAPH (4) BY MODIFYING THE FRIDAY BEFORE EASTER SUNDAY HOLIDAY TO MONDAY AFTER EASTER SUNDAY. FOR ALL CITY OF LAREDO EMPLOYEES, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE STATED IN ANY COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT. I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo, Acting City Manager Daniel E. Migura, Jr. Human Resources Department
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None.
BACKGROUND:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: None City Council approves said introductory ordinance as introduced. ORDINANCE NO.
AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 11, DIVISION 3, SECTION 2-58 (a), ENTITLED HOLIDAYS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LAREDO, SUBPARAGRAPH (4) BY MODIFYING THE FRIDAY BEFORE EASTER SUNDAY HOLIDAY TO MONDAY AFTER EASTER SUNDAY. FOR ALL CITY OF LAREDO EMPLOYEES, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE STATED IN ANY COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT.
WHEREAS, the City Council passed Ordinance No. 84-0-212 on December 18,1984, thereby setting the number of holidays for the City of Laredo employees; and
WHEREAS, the City Council would like to modify the Friday before Easter Sunday for City Employees to the Monday after Easter Sunday;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:
Section 1. That Chapter 2, Article 11, Division 3, Section 2-58 (a) Holidays, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo be amended by modifying the Friday Before Easter Sunday for all City of Laredo employees except as otherwise stated in any collective bargaining agreement, as follows:
(a) Legal holidays for all city employees are as follows:
(1) New Year's Day (January lSt).
(2) Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Third Monday in January).
(3) President's Day (Third Monday in February).
(5) Monday after Easter Sunday.
(6) Independence Day (last Monday in May).
(7) Labor Day (First Monday in September).
(8) Veteran's Day (November 11 th).
(9) Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday in November).
(1 0) Friday after Thanksgiving (Fourth Friday in November).
(1 1) Christmas Eve (December 24th).
(12) Christmas Day (December 25th).
(13) Personal Holiday. Section 2: 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 if 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 and approved this the day of ,2006.
RAUL SALINAS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FROM VALERIA M. ACEVEDO ACTING CITY ATTORNEY
V. MELISSA SALDA~~A ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: SUBJECT: INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE Closing as public easements the following three street sections in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas: 1. Frees Street between the west right-of-way line of U. S. Highway 83 and the west right-of-way line of Meadow Ave. including its 02/20/07 intersections with Meadow and Mendiola Aves; 2. Meadow Avenue between Frees Street and the original South City limits; and 3. Mendiola Avenue between Frees Street and the original South City limits; while retaining ail utility easements thereon; and providing for the effective date. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: CYNTHIA COLLAZO ANGEL0 FERRAZZANO Acting City Manager Real Estate Manager
I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None.
BACKGROUND: The City is proposing to close as public easements the above-mentioned thre street sections. The proposed closures are unopened, platted streets located within creeks, pits and within large tracts of land. The street sections have never been open to traffic and staff does not anticipate any future need. Should said street closures be approved by the City, A.F W. Investments, Ltd, the abutting property owner to the south of Frees St. has shown an interest in purchasing portions of said streets.
Memorandums have been sent to all City Departments and Utility Companies and no objections were noted.
On February 14, 2007, a public hearing was held before the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted in favor of the proposed closures.
On February 16,2007, a memorandum was provided to the Street Closing Committee members with the above information.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: I STAFF RECOMMENDATION: N/A Staff recommends introduction of this Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE
Closing as public easements the following three street sections in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas: 1. Frees Street between the west right-of-way line of U. S. fighway 83 and the west right-of-way line of Meadow Ave. including its intersections with Meadow and Mendiola Aves; 2. Meadow Avenue between Frees Street and the original South City limits; and 3. Mendiola Avenue between Frees Street and the original South City limits; while retaining all utility easements thereon; and providing for the effective date.
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends that the City Council close as public easements the above-mentioned unopened, platted streets located within creeks, pits and within large tracts of land; and
WHEREAS, it is not anticipated that the said three street sections would ever be opened to traffic; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City to close as public easements the above mentioned three street sections, while retaining all existing utility easements thereon..
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:
Section 1: It hereby closes as public easements the following three street sections in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas: 1. Frees Street between the west right-of-way line of U. S. Highway 83 and the west right-of-way line of Meadow Ave. including its intersections with Meadow and Mendiola Avenues; 2. Meadow Avenue between Frees Street and the original South City limits; and 3. Mendiola Avenue between Frees Street and the original South City limits; provided, however, that the City retains the right to maintain, operate, repair and replace, by itself or by any licensee or a holder of a franchise from the City, any poles, wires pipes, conduits, sewer mains, or any other facilities or equipment for the maintenance of operation of any utility now located in the street portions thereof closed as public easements.
Section 2: This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage thereof. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAYOF 2007
RAUL G SALINAS Mayor
ATTEST:
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. City Secretary ir Streets dosed zs per Ord. # 99-0-1 50 Pmposd Sfreet Closures COUNCIL COMMUNICATION DATE: SUBJECT: Final Reading of Ordinance No. 2007-0-018 7 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a $5,000.00 grant from the Laredo Day 02/20/07 Break Rotary Club and amend the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2006-2007 General Fund Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $ 5,000.00 in the form of a donation to purchase trees for the purpose of enhancing two areas adjacent to the Zacate Creek located along Clark and Okane Streets and in the intersection of Monterrey and Guadalupe Streets respectively. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: i Horacio De Leon Miguel A. Pescador Assistant City Manager Parks and Recreation Director
I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
BACKGROUND: I The Parks and Recreation Department has received a $ 5,000.00 donation from the Laredo Day Break Rotary Club.
This donation will be used to enhance these two areas along the Zacate Creek.
Previous improvements along the Zacate Creek include irrigation and landscaping projects as part of a grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the 2006 Make a Difference Day sponsored by Councilman Ramirez.
The City of Laredo will match this grant by providing irrigation systems and planting of the trees along with landscape improvements in these two areas by the Parks and Recreation Department. FINANCIAL IMPACT: -I The General Fund Fiscal Year 2006-2007 budget will be amended as follows:
Annual Budget Proposed Amended Budget FY 06-07 Amendment FY 06-07
General Fund: Revenues: Donations 101-0000-372-1 000 $4,130.00 $ 5,000.00 $9,130.00
Expenditures: Botanicals 101-31 15-552-1900 $ 58,168.00 $ 5,000.00 $63,168.00
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: I NIA I Recommends approval Ordinance No. 2007-0-018
AUTHORIZING THE ClTY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A $5,000.00 GRANT FROM THE LAREDO DAY BREAK ROTARY CLUB AND AMEND THE ClTY OF LAREDO FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 GENERAL FUND ANNUAL BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 IN THE FORM OF A DONATION TO PURCHASE TREES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING TWO AREAS ADJACENT TO THE ZACATE CREEK LOCATED ALONG CLARK AND OKANE STREETS AND IN THE INTERSECTION OF MONTERREY AND GUADALUPE STREETS RESPECTIVELY.
WHEREAS the City of Laredo Parks and Recreation Department has the opportunity to enhance two areas adjacent to the Zacate Creek located along Clark and Okane streets and in the intersection of Monterrey and Guadalupe streets respectively; and
WHEREAS the City of Laredo has received a grant from the Laredo Day Break Rotary Club; and
WHEREAS the $5,000.00 donation will be used to purchase trees for enhancement and beautification of the above mentioned areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ClTY COUNCIL OF THE ClTY OF LAREDO THAT:
Section 1. Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2006-2007 as follows:
Annual Budget Proposed Amended Budget FY 06-07 Amendment FY 06-07 General Fund: Revenues: Donations 101 -0000-372-1 000 $4,130.00 $ 5,000.00 $9,130.00
Expenditures: Botanicals 101-3115-552-1900 $58,168.00 $ 5,000.00 $63,168.00
PASSED BY THE ClTY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE 2oth DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2007.
RAUL G SALINAS, MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM: VALERIA M. ACEVEDO, ACTING ClTY ATTORNEY ATTEST: BY:
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. ERNEST0 A GARCIA-- ClTY SECRETARY ASSISTANT ClTY ATTORNEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: SUBJECT: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2007-0-019 02/20/07 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Laredo Equities, LLC for the use of Veteran's Field. The lease term is for one season beginning on May 01, 2007 and ending on October 01, 2007 a rental rate of $50,000.00 per season or $1 .OO per ticket sold per year if the total amount of ticket sales is greater than $50,000.00. Laredo Equities will also be responsible for all maintenance, utilities and repairs to Veterans Field during the term of the lease as outlined in the lease agreement terms. (As amended)
INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Horacio De Leon, Jr. Miguel A. Pescador Assistant City Manager Parks and Recreation Director
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On February 06, 2006 City Council approved lease negotiations with Laredo Equities, LLC for the use of the Veteran's Field for one year.
BACKGROUND:
City staff and Laredo Equities have negotiated the lease terms for a one season lease of Veteran's Field with the purpose of offering professional baseball to Laredo.
Additionally, the agreement provides for option to extend the lease to one additional season and financial terms that will make Laredo Equities LLC responsible for utility, maintenance and repairs costs as well as honoring existing agreements for use of Veteran's Field by other local entities.
On January 03, 2007 city staff met with Laredo Equities, LLC to negotiate the terms of this agreement.
The Parks and Recreation Department has discussed the negotiations of this new agreement with the Sports Venue Ad - Hoc Committee.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
All revenues generated will be reflected in the Veteran's Field Fund (Fund 245).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Sports Venue Committee recommends Staff recommends approval. approval. ORDINANCE NO. 2007-0-01 9
AUTHORIZING THE ClTY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LAREDO EQUITIES, LLC FOR THE USE OF VETERAN'S FIELD. THE LEASE TERM IS FOR ONE SEASON BEGINNING ON MAY 01,2007 AND ENDING ON OCTOBER 01, 2007 A RENTAL RATE OF $50,000.00 PER SEASON OR $1 .OO PER TICKET SOLD PER YEAR IF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF TICKET SALES IS GREATER THAN $50,000.00. LAREDO EQUITIES WILL ALSO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL MAINTENANCE, UTILITIES AND REPAIRS TO VETERANS FIELD DURING THE TERM OF THE LEASE AS OUTLINED IN THE LEASE AGREEMENT TERMS. (AS AMENDED)
WHEREAS the City of Laredo is the owner of Veterans Field; and
WHEREAS the City Council finds that the proposed lease agreement is in the interest of the City as it provides for a minimum of $50,000.00; and
WHEREAS the operation of this facility by Laredo Equities, LLC will provide a venue for professional baseball to the inhabitants of the City of Laredo and surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS the City Council Sports Venue Ad-Hoc committee is in agreement with the terms set forth in this proposed lease agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ClTY COUNCIL OF THE ClTY OF LAREDO THAT:
The City Manager is authorized to execute a lease agreement with Laredo Equities, LLC for the use of Veteran's Field for one season beginning on April 01, 2007 and ending on October 01, 2007 at a rental rate of $50,000.00 per season or $1.00 per ticket sold per year if the total amount of ticket sales is greater than $50,000.00. Laredo Equities will also be responsible for all maintenance, utilities and repairs to Veteran's Field during the term of the lease as outlined in the lease agreement terms.
PASSED BY THE ClTY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE 2oTHDAY OF FEBRUARY, 2007.
RAUL G. SALINAS, MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM: VALERIA M. ACEVEDO ACTING ClTY ATTORNEY
ATTEST:
BY: GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. ERNEST0 A. GARCIA ClTY SECRETARY ASSISTANT ClTY ATTORNEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: SUBJECT: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 2007-0- 020 Amending the City of Laredo Bridge System 2006-2007 Bridge annual budget 02/20/2007 by appropriating $326,561 from the Bridge System Construction fund balance to the lmprovements Other Than Buildings account. Funding will be used for expenses related to the Bridge of the Americas Modification Project "El Portal" and other Bridge related projects.
INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Rafael Garcia, Jr., Assistant City Manager Mario I. Maldonado, Jr., Bridge Director
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: A public hearing was held on February 5, 2007 and an ordinance was introduced to amend the City of Laredo Bridge System 2006-2007 Construction Fund by appropriating $326,561 from the Bridge System Construction fund balance.
BACKGROUND:
On July 28, 2004, a construction contract was awarded to Leyendecker Construction for the City of Laredo Bridge of the Americas Modification Project. The project is close to completion; therefore, we are transferring $326,561 to the lmprovements Other than Buildings account to be used on this project and on other Bridge related projects.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Budget Proposed Budget Budget Amendment Improvements Other than Buildings $0 $326,561 $326,561
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: I STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To amend the City of Laredo 2006-2007 Bridge annual budget by appropriating $326,561 from the Bridge System Construction fund balance. ORDINANCE 2007-0-020
AMENDING THE ClW OF LAREDO BRIDGE SYSTEM 2006-2007 BRIDGE ANNUAL BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $326,561 FROM THE BRIDGE SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION FUND BALANCE TO THE IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDINGS ACCOUNT. FUNDING WILL BE USED FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE BRIDGE OF THE AMERICAS MODIFICATION PROJECT "EL PORTAL PROJECT" AND OTHER BRIDGE RELATED PROJECTS.
WHEREAS, the City Council previously adopted the budget for fiscal year 2006-2007; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the best interest of the City of Laredo, Texas to appropriate $326,651 from the Bridge System Construction fund balance to the Improvements Other than Buildings; and
WHEREAS, hnding will be used for expenses related to the "El Portal Project" and other Bridge related projects; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing and introductory ordinance was held on February 5, 2007.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:
1. The 2006-2007 Bridge System annual budget is hereby amended to appropriate $326,651 from the Bridge System Construction fund balance to the Improvements Other than Buildings account.
2. Providing for said funds to be deposited in the account of the City of Laredo Improvements Other then Buildings account.
All laws and parts of laws in conflicting 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 ,2007.
RAUL G. SALINAS MAYOR ATTEST:
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: SUBJECT: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2007-0-021 02/20/2007 AMENDING CHAPTER 32, "VEHICLES FOR HIRE", ARTICLE 11; TAXICABS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LAREDO: SPECIFICALLY SECTION 32-22 INITIAL APPLICATION FOR ANNUAL PERMIT, 32-35 APPLICATION, AND SECTION 32-37 TERM AND RENEWAL, PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND PUBLICATION. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo, Acting City Manager Roberto Murillo, P.E, P.T.O.E., Traffic Director Rafael Garcia, Asst. City Manager PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: First Reading was passed by City Council on 02-05-2007.
BACKGROUND: It is necessary to amend ordinance to clarrtjr some of its sections and properly enforce taxicab operation regulations. The proposed amendment to thls section of the Vehicles for fire Ordinance was presented to the Transportation~Tr~cSafety Advisory Committee on January 11,2007. The Committee recommended approval of the following taxicab ordinance amendments:
Section 32-22 Initial Ap~licationfor Annual Permit The renewal of a taxicab permit is required by ordinance once a year. Currently, the same ordinance language exists under the requirements for renewing the taxicab permits as that for renewing the taxicab dnvers' license pertaining to their drivers record background check. It indicates disqualification for an applicant that has ever been placed on pretrial diversion, givenun-adjudicated probation, adjudicated probation or convicted of a Class B misdemeanor or higher misdemeanor, dnving whle intoxicated or any felony of a competent jurisdiction within the last five (5) years.
Recommendation fi-om the Transportation/Tr&ic Safety Advisory Committee is to amend section 32-22 (k) to state the fbllowing: Whether the applicant has ever been charged, convicted or sentenced to probation of a felony. Whether the applicant has everbeen charged, convicted or sentenced to probation of an offense involving moral turpitude of a Class A or hlgher classifcation. Any applicant who is charged, convicted or sentenced for the above offenses withm three (3) years before applying for a permit shall not be eligible to receive a taxicab permit. Permit holders who are operating taxicabs without a taxicab driver's license shall have their permit automatically revoked. It reduces the requirements as it pertains to be background checks and reduces the five (5) year requisite to only three (3) years. Permit holders who are taxicab drivers are required background checks as per ordinance Sec. 32- 35(i).
TAXICAB DRIVER'S LICENSE Section 32-35 A~~lication The present taxicab ordinance includes language that prevents the issuance, by the City of Laredo, of a taxicab drivers license ifthe applicants background check reveals that helshe has Class B or hlgher rnisdemeanor(s) within the last five (5) years. The proposed ordinance will be decreased from within the last five years to three years. The background check requests will continue to be the same.
Section 32-37 Term and renewal Currently a city taxicab drivers' license shall remain in effect for twenty-four (24) months after the date of issuance unless earlier suspended or revoked. The proposed ordinance will change the renewal of a taxicab driver's license fiom twenty-four (24) month to twelve (1 2) months. In addition, the twenty five dollar ($25) renewal fee will also be every twelve (12) months instead of twenty- four (24) months. FINANCIAL: None.
RECOMMENDATION: TransportationlTra6c STAFF: Staff recommends approval of this Safety Advisory Committee recommended ordinance. approval. - COUNCIL COMMUNICATION DATE: SUBJECT: Final Reading 1 Ordinance #2007-0-022
Amending the City of Laredo FY 2006-2007 annual budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the Special Police fund in the amount of $14,877.00. The increase is to reimburse costs for overtime incurred by the Laredo Police Department officers in providing resources for the Weed and Seed Community Building Program.
I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo Agustin Dovalina,Ill Acting City Manager Chief of Police
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Ordinance #2006-0-120 was passed on 511 5/06
ACTION PROPOSED:
That this Ordinance be passed and approved.
BACKGROUND: Both the Laredo Police Department and the Laredo Housing Authority are firmly committed in initiating the Community Building Program. This partnership will enable residents of the Colonia Guadalupe and Russell Terrace Public Housing Developments build stronger communication channels with police department officers to prevent crimes and create safer neighborhoods. LPD will increase the number of patrol officers in the target areas and will form neighborhood watch groups and hold monthly meetings.
FINANCIAL:
I Revenues: Original Proposed Budget Budqet Budqet Amendment Weed and Seed 4 1,266 56,143 14,877 #229-0000-327-9015 Expenses Weed and Seed Overtime 41,266 56,143 14,877 #229-2356321-1120
I RECOMMENDATION: I STAFF: Recommends that Council approve this Ordinance. Ordinance #2007-0-022
Amending the City of Laredo FY 2006-2007 annual budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the Special Police fund in the amount of $14,877.00. The increase is to reimburse costs for overtime incurred by the Laredo Police Department officers in providing resources for the Weed and Seed Community Building Program.
Whereas, an agreement with the Laredo Housing Authority will reimburse the City of Laredo in the amount of $73,477 for overtime work by its police officers in the Colonia Guadalupe and Russell Terrace Public Housing Projects; and
Whereas, the Chief of Police recommends that the City Council authorize the approval of this overtime agreement; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that such a budget amendment should be made and will be beneficial to the City; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:
Section I:The FY 2006-2007 annual budget is hereby amended in the amount of $1 4,877.
FINANCIAL:
Revenues: Original Proposed Budget Buduet Buduet Amendment Weed and Seed 41,266 56,143 14,877 #229-0000327-9015
Expenses
Weed and Seed Overtime #229-2356521-1120 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF , 2007.
RAUL SALINAS MAYOR
ATTEST:
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. ClTY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
JERRY B. CAlN ASSISTANT ClTY ATTORNEY PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE SCHOOLS & LIBRARIES DMSION / UNIVERSAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVECOMPANY / FCC IN THE AMOUNT OF $117,532.00, WHICH INCLUDES $11,647.00 IN MATCHING FUNDS FROM GENERAL FUND, FOR MULTI-YEAR E-RATE DISCOUNTS AND COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE ENHANCEMENTS AND TO AMEND FY 06-07 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FUND BUDGET BY APPROPRIATE SAID FUNDS, AND EXTENDING THE CONTRACTS PREVIOUSLY AWARDED TO AT&T AND CALENCE TO JULY 7,2008.
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; and
WHEREAS, The Laredo Public Library has received the Universal Service Program grant from the Schools & Libraries Division / Universal Services Administrative Company / Federal Communications Commission in the amount of $105,885.00 for multi-year E-Rate discounts and communication and technology infrastructure enhancements; and
WHEREAS, 11% in matching hnds are required to cover non-funded needed items and are available in the Library's general FY06-07 operating budget; and
WHEREAS, application for this grant is required on an annual basis and contract extensions are needed before applying,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:
1. The City Manager be authorized to accept the grant and make the following appropriation of funds: Friends of the Library Annual Proposed Amended Revenues: Line Item Number Budget Amendment Budget FCC-Universal Service Prgm 66 1-0000-321-201 1 $245,094.00 $105,885.00 $350,979.00
Annual Proposed Amended E'qenses: Budget Amendment Budget Maintenance 661-3556-553-2030 0 $65,092.00 $65,092.00 Communications 661-3556-553-3110 0 $52,440.00 $52,440.00 Opening Fund Balance PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR
ON THIS - DAY OF February 2007.
ELIZABETH G. FLORES MAYOR ATTEST:
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
JAIME FLORES CITY ATTORNEY
BY: V. MELISSA SALD~A ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION DATE: I SUBJECT: FINAL READING ORDINANCE NO. 2007-0-023 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2006-2007 annual budget by increasing the grant award amount by $22,344.00, for a total amount of $110,144.00; and authorizing City Manager to execute the amendment (Exhibit 1) the HOPWA Program Contract #019-3-06(07) with the South Texas Development Council increasing the HIVIAIDS Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Project (HOPWA) grant award amount by $22,344.00, for a total amount of $1 10,144.00 and extending the term by two (2) additional months from January 3 1,2007 to March 3 1,2007.
I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Horacio De Leon Hector F. Gonzalez, M.D., M.P.H. Asst. City Manager Health Director
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On February 5, 2005, Council held public hearing- introducing ordinance and instructed staff to proceed with final hearing. BACKGROUND: The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has been awarding hnds for ( administration, &inning and evaluation services to HIV Planning Areas and ~drninistrative Agencies, including those in Laredo and Harlingen, since1999. An administrative agency is authorized to receive fbnds from the DSHS and distribute them according to the service priorities established in the HIVIAIDS HOPWA Project (Project).
The South Texas Development Council (STDC) is the Administrative Agency for South Texas, which includes the Health Services Delivery Area (HSDA) which includes the counties of Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb and Zapata Counties and the primary role of the STDC is to apply for and manage DSHS hnds and programs for the provision of HIV services.
The HIVIAIDS HOPWA Project provides housing rental assistance, and/or an emergency housing assistance program consisting of short-term rent, mortgage, andfor utility payments to meet the needs of low income individuals with AIDS to residents in the HSDA.
BUDGET ON NEXT PAGE
FINANCIAL: The City of Laredo will receive an additional $22,344 for the HIVIAIDS Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Project (HOPWA) of the City of Laredo Health Department, and extend the grant term through March 31, 2007. The revenue account is 226- 0000-323-4058 and expenditure division 226-6074. RECOMMENDATION: STAFF: Recommends that Council approve the ordinance. HIV/AlDS Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Project (HOPWA) January 2006 through March 3 1,2007. 226-6074
BUDGET ORDINANCE 2007-0-023
AMENDING THE CITY OF LAREDO FY 2006-2007 ANNUAL BUDGET BY INCREASING THE GRANT AWARD AMOUNT BY $22,344.00, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $110,144.00; AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT (EXHIBIT 1) OF THE HOPWA PROGRAM CONTRACT #019-3-06(07) WITH THE SOUTH TEXAS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INCREASING THE HN/AIDS HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS PROJECT (HOPWA) GRANT AWARD AMOUNT BY $22,344.00, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $110,144.00 AND EXTENDING THE TERM BY TWO (2) ADDITIONAL MONTHS FROM JANUARY 31,2007 TO MARCH 31,2007.
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has been awarding fbnds for administration, planning and evaluation services to HIV Planning Areas and Administrative Agencies, including those in Laredo and Harlingen, since1999; and
WHEREAS, an administrative agency is authorized to receive fbnds from the DSHS and distribute them according to the service priorities established in the HIVIAIDS HOPWA Project (Project); and
WHEREAS, the South Texas Development Council (STDC) is the Administrative Agency for South Texas, which includes the Health Services Delivery Area (HSDA) which includes the counties of Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb and Zapata Counties and the primary role of the STDC is to apply for and manage DSHS hnds and programs for the provision of HIV services.
WHEREAS, the Project provides housing rental assistance, and/or an emergency housing assistance program consisting of short-term rent, mortgage, and/or utility payments to meet the needs of low income individuals with AIDS to residents in the HSDA.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:
Section 1: The City Manager is hereby authorized to make transfers within the budget as allowable under the Special Contract Provisions and General Provisions of the HOPWA Program Contract #0 19-3-06(07) with STDC to meet the necessary costs to accomplish the scope of work for the project. Section 2: The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the amendment (Exhibit 1) of the HOPWA Program Contract #019-3-06(07) with the South Texas Development Council to accept additional hnds in the amount of $22,344 from the South Texas Development Council (STDC) for the HIV/AIDS HOPWA Project of the City of Laredo Health Department for a total amount of $1 10,144, and to extend the term of the grant two (2) additional months, through March 3 1,2007.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR
ON THIS DAY OF ,2007.
RAUL G. SALINAS MAYOR ATTEST:
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Valeria M. Acevedo Acting City Attorney
V. Melissa Saldana ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY ORDINANCE NO. 2007-0-021
AMENDING CHAPTER 32, "VEHICLES FOR HIRE", ARTICLE II; TAXICABS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LAREDO: SPECIFICALLY SECTION 32-22 INITIAL APPLICATION FOR ANNUAL PERMIT, SECTION 32-35 APPLICATION, AND SECTION 32-37 TERM AND RENEWAL, PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND PUBLICATION.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend ordinance to clarify some of its sections and to properly enforce taxicab operation regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee has recommended approval of the proposed Vehicle for Hire ordinance amendments; and
WHEREAS, it is in the opinion of the City Council that it is in the best interest of the city to apply the best and fairest method to maintain taxicab operations throughout the city recognizing that increased regulation constitutes a benefit to the city,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ClTY COUNCIL OF THE ClTY OF LAREDO THAT:
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT
AMENDING CHAPTER 32, "VEHICLES FOR HIRE", ARTICLE II; TAXICABS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LAREDO: SPECIFICALLY SECTIONS 32-22 INITIAL APPLICATION FOR ANNUAL PERMIT, SECTION 32-35 APPLICATION, AND SECTION 32-37 TERM AND RENEWAL AS FOLLOWS:
Chapter 32 Vehicles-for-Hire Article ll. Taxicabs
Sec. 32-22. Initial application for annual permit.
The applicant for an annual permit must be the person or business who will own and, control or operate the proposed taxicab service. The vehicle utilized to provide the taxicab service must be registered to the State of Texas in the name of the applicant acquiring the permit. An applicant shall file with the city manager a written, notarized application. Applications will be made available when required by public convenience and necessity in order to be processed for the lottery system. Applicants which acquire a permit through the lottery system or are transferred are required to post a fifty dollar ($50.00) filing fee, to be used to defray the cost of processing and investigating the application. Such fee shall not be required for renewals. The application shall contain the following:
(a) Form of business: If the business is a corporation, partnership, sole 1 COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Date: SUBJECT: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2007-0-024 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 5 and 6, 02/20/07 Block 274, Eastern Division, located at 2019 Marcella Avenue, fiom R-3 (Mixed Residen- tial District) to R-0 (Residential/OEce District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC-115-2006 Initiated by: Staff source: Elsa R. Sanchez Keith Selman, Planning Director / Rafael Garcia, Assistant City Manager Prior action: This item was introduced by Michael Landeck at the City Council meeting of 02/05/07. BACKGROUND
Council District: I11 - Michael Landeck
Proposed use: Office
Site: Single-family residence
Warningslcitations: None.
Surrounding land uses: To the west is Memorial Middle School. The properties to the east consist of single-family residences, Fast Refinds Electronic Tax Filing and apartments. To the north are single family residences, vacant lots, Melrose, EZ Pawn, 99 Super Store and Super S Foods. To the south are single-family residences and Joe Jackson Heights Funeral Home.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Low Density Residential.
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan does not identify Marcella Avenue.
Petition from surrounding property owners: In Favor: 4 Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 23 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 5 STAFF COMMENTS
The proposed zone change is not appropriate at this site. The proposed change does not conform to the Comprehensive Plan's designation for this area as Low Density Residential. The primary pattern of de- velopment on this block is residential in nature. Uses allowable in the proposed R-0 district may hrther exacerbate the traffic congestion experienced by Memorial Middle School.
I P&Z COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: I STAFF RECOMMENDATION: I The P & Z Commission, in a 6 to 1 vote, recommended I Staff does not sussort the proposed zone 1 I approval of the zone change. I change.
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STAFF COMMENTS
R-0 (Residential/Office District): The purpose of the R-0 is to allow a mix of residential and lim- ited businesses and which would restrict the residential to not more than three dwellings on the site, and the businesses to oflice uses, and very limited commercial.
Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern? Yes, the established land use pattern for this block is primarily residential in nature.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts? Yes, the adjacent zones are all R-3.
Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood? Yes, the neighborhood and adjacent school community may have increased traffic if more commer- cial uses are introduced into the area.
Are there substantial reasons why the property can not be used in accord with existing zoning? Yes, the existing zoning allows for residential uses only.
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AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (MAP) OF THE CITY OF LAREDO BY REZONING LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK 274, EASTERN DIVISION, LOCATED AT 2019 MARCELLA AVENUE, FROM R-3 (MIXED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) TO R-0 (RESIDENTIALIOFFICE DISTRICT); PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, a zone change has been requested by the owners of Lots 5 and 6, Block 274, Eastern Division, located at 2019 Marcella Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential Dis- trict) to R-0 (ResidentialIOfXce 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 December 21,2006, and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, after a public hearing, has rec- ommended 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 February 5,2007, 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 cove- nants 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 rezon- ing Lots 5 and 6, Block 274, Eastern Division, located at 2019 Marcella Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-0 (ResidentialIOfice 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 ,2007.
RAUL G. SALINAS MAYOR
ATTEST:
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM: VALERIA ACEVEDO ACTING CITY ATTORNEY
BY: ANTHONY C. MCGETTRICK ASSISTANT CITY ATTORiiY Rezone from R-3 (Mixed Residenital District) City of Laredo to R-0 (Residential-Office District) Planning & Zoning
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Date: SUBJECT: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2007-0-025 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 20.82 acres, as 02/14/07 hrther described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A",located on the west side of Highway 83 south of Mangana-Hein Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to M- 1 (Light Manufacturing District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC- 1 17-2006 Initiated by: Staff source: Cristobal Rodriguez Keith Selman, Planning Director I Rafael Garcia, Asst. City Manager Prior action: The City Council denied an application for an M-1 district and approved a B-3 district on March 01, 2004. This item was introduced by Michael Landeck at the City Council meeting of 02/05/07 BACKGROUND
Council District: 111 - Michael Landeck
Proposed use: Flea Market
Site: The site is currently a vacant warehouse.
Surrounding land uses: The site is surrounded by vacant and undeveloped land.
Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan identifies this area as Retail/Office and Agriculture & Water.
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Highway 83 as a Major Arterial and a Truck Route.
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 2 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0
STAFF COMMENTS
The proposed zone change is inappropriate at this location. The change is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's designation for this area as Retail/Ofice. The proposed change is incompatible with the surrounding development trend towards residential as evidenced by the approved San Rafael master plan located immediately west of the site (See Exhibit B).
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.
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IMPACT ANALYSIS
M-1 (Light Manufacturing District): The purpose of the M-1 is to encourage the development of manufacturing and wholesale business establishments which are clean, quiet and free of hazardous or objectionable elements such as noise, odor, dust, smoke or glare. Research activities are encouraged. This district is hrther designed to act as a transitional use between heavy industrial uses and other less intense and residential uses.
Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern? Yes, the established land use pattern is primarily residential or undeveloped.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts? Yes, the surrounding zones include R-1 and B-4.
Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood? No, the area is mostly undeveloped and vacant.
Are there substantial reasons why the property can not be used in accord with existing zoning? No, the existing zoning allows for sufficient commercial uses.
Page 2 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. 2007-0-025
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (MAP) OF THE CITY OF LAREDO BY REZONING 20.82 ACRES, AS FURTHER DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A," LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF HIGHWAY 83 SOUTH OF MANGANA-HEIN ROAD, FROM B-3 (COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO M-1 (LIGHT MANUFACTURING DISTRICT); PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, a zone change has been requested by the owners of 20.82 acres, as hr- ther described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A, located on the west side of Highway 83 south of Mangana-Hein Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to M- 1 (Light Manufacturing 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 Cornrnis- sion on December 21,2006, and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, after a public hearing, has rec- ommended 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 February 5, 2007, 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 cove- nants and deed restrictions on the subject property with the adoption of this ordinance; and,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAZNED 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 rezon- ing 20.82 acres, as hrther described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A",located on the west side of Highway 83 south of Mangana-Hein Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to M- 1 (Light Manufacturing 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 ,2007
RAUL G. SALINAS MAYOR
ATTEST:
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM: VALERIA ACEVEDO ACTING CITY ATTORNEY
BY: ANTHONY C. MCGETTRICK ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY MLPJTY CLEM
Feeli~oynt; I!,$Y .A tract of land conlaining 20.822 acres, more cr less, out of n 302.177 acre trnct of lnrio ;lb: descrt ec in dzcd from Los Angeles Cattle Cornpnny, LTD., to Tliemo Resources Corporalion and rrcordrd in Volume 446, pages 165 rhrough 170. Webb County Official Public Records, Webb Caun:y, Texas. this 20.822 acres being nlore p~nicularlydescribed by rnelci and hounds as follows:
COMMENCING at e fe~lcecorntr port on southwcsrcrly right-of-way line of U.S. tlighway No. 83, this bei~~gu prjlnl on tl\e north line ol n cerlnln traci aT Iand containing n net 9u1.facc erco of 663.03 acreti and convcyzd lo Octav~oSalinar, Hol,eno Snlinas. Rogclro Salinus and Rnymrindn 0. Solinas by dccd execu!cd by Horace Eugenc McKcndrick tlnd wife, Annfz laear{ McKendric). dored July 7, 1973 2nd recorded in Volume 439. pages 487487 of rhc Webb Counry Deed Rccordh, this ftnce cnrncr post also called lo be on [he occupied rind recognized north line or Porcion 46 tlntl E~UII~linc of Porcion 45;
THENCE: N 34' 47' 37" W, dong lhc Sourkwes~trlyriphr-of-wuy line of U.S.H~ghway 83 a distnnce of 1394 80 fecr to tin iron rod irt for [he most YOLI~~CPS~corner of this tract and the TRUE POINT OF BEOIhVING;
THENCE: N 89' 51' 00" W, nlong ;I line 600 feel south and parallel co ~hcNorrll linc of ihe aforcmcnriilned 302.177 acrr IWCI, n dirtunct: of 1,721.09 fecr to nn iron rod set far thc sol~rhwestcorntr of [Ilia a;rcl;
I'TENCE: N @Of 06' 00" E, nlong the: wcsl line nf this lr~lcf,o distance of 600.00 fcct la on irnn rod st! in the nor~h I~ncofsa~d 302.177 ncrc [rucl far ~llcnorthwcst comer ol'[hir crnct;
TI ENCE: S 09' 54' 00" E, nlong the nonh line of lhib lrucr nnd [lie nanh line of said 302.177 ncre trdct 3 di~iance of 1302.73 fecr lo on iron rod rrt for the norlkcus~corner of thrr Lracr,
TI-ENCE: S 3-1' 47' 37" E, alone rlle cast l~nzof [his tr;tct ;lt u disrnnce of 174.28 feel to an ex~sringfence camcr on rhc wzsret.ly righ~.ot-woy line of U.S. Iiighw~y83, continuing ulong said wcslcrly r~glir-of-wuyl~nc of US. l-lighwuy 113 for a totul ll~srnnceof 731.33 feel 10 return to rlnrl close at thz lriic pain1 or beginning of :his lrncr of lolid conculnrng 20.822 acres, more or lcss.
Bung of benring fur this I-egal Dcsxiprron is the survey doled 23 April 1996, danc by A.J. Medinu R.P.I,.S. Liccn,e Numbcr 34 18
RECORDER'S MEMOiWWM: ALL OR PARTS OF THE TEXT ON TW6 PAGE WAS NOT CLEkRLY LEGIBLE FOR SATtSFACTW flECOROATIOH. Rezone from B (Community Business District) City of Laredo to M-I (Light Manufacturing District) Planning & Zoning UILIAU IHvCYTuCNI L Oull D om hrn nrcr wr a ra~~nmrm~cr KILLAM INVESTMENTS. LTD. ~CD~OZDm IXL PC (RECORDED IN VOLUME 597, PACES 218-225 W. C. 0. P. R.) FEB. 10. 1998
20.822 ACRES OUT CF A 302.177 ACRE TRACT DESCRIBED IN VOLUME 446, PAGES 166-170, OF THE WEBB COUNTY OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS I
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
Date: SUBJECT: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2007-0-026 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 1.28 acres, as 02/14/07 fbrther described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located on the northeast corner of Concord Hills Boulevard and Gage Loop, from R-1 A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. ZC- 121-2006 Initiated by: Staff source: Gustavo Aniceto Ortiz-Aguilar Keith Selman, Planning Director 1 Rafael Garcia, Assistant City Manager Prior action: This item was introduced by Hector J. Garcia at the City Council meeting of 02/05/07.
Council District: I1 - Hector J. Garcia I Proposed use: Commercial I Site: Vacant and undeveloped land, I WarningsICitations: None.
Surrounding land uses: The surrounding uses are single-family residences to the north, west and south with vacant and undeveloped land to the east and southwest.
Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Medium Density Residential.
Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Concord Hills Boulevard as a Ma- jor Collector.
Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 33 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 2 STAFF COMMENTS
The proposed zone change is appropriate at this location. Although the proposed district is not compati- ble with the Comprehensive Plan's designation for this area, Concord Hills Boulevard is a Major Collec- tor that is an ideal location for a B-1 district that would allow for the development of neighborhood ser- vices to the area.
P&Z COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: I STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The P & Z Commission, in a 7 to 0 vote, recommended StafTsue~ortsthe proposed zone change. denial of the zone change.
Page lof 2 COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
1 STAFF COMMENTS 1 B-1 (Limited Commercial District): The purpose of the B-1 is to provide for business and commer- cial development serving a limited geographic area or neighborhood.
Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern? Yes, the established land use pattern is primarily residential in nature.
Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts? Yes, the surrounding districts are R-1A.
Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood? No, the proposed change would help provided needed commercial services to the neighborhood.
Are there substantial reasons why the property can not be used in accord with existing zoning? Yes, the existing zoning allows for residential uses only.
Page 2 of 2 ORDINANCE NO. 2007-0-026
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (MAP) OF THE CITY OF LAREDO BY REZONING 1.28 ACRES, AS FURTHER DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A," LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CONCORD HlLLS BOULEVARD AND GAGE LOOP, FROM R-1 A (SINGLE FAMILY REDUCED AREA DISTRICT) TO B-1 (LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT); PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, a zone change has been requested by the owners of 1.28 acres, as hrther described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located on the northeast corner of Concord Hills Boulevard and Gage Loop, from R- 1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-1 (Limited 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 December 2 1,2006, and,
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, after a public hearing, has rec- ommended 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 February 5,2007, 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 cove- nants 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 rezon- ing 1.28 acres, as fbrther described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located on the northeast corner of Concord Hills Boulevard and Gage Loop, from R-1 A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-1 (Limited 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 ,2007.
RAUL G. SALINAS MAYOR
ATTEST:
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM: VALERIA ACEVEDO ACTING CITY ATTORNEY
BY: ANTHONY C. MCGETTRICK ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY Rezone from R- (Single Family Reduced District; City of Laredo to B-I (Limited Commercial District) Planning & Zoning
UNPLATTED
ZONE DISTRICTS
Zone Districts s 1 inch equals 420.12 feet LEGAL DESCRIPTION 1.28 ACRES OUT OF PORCION 32 LAREDO, WEBB COUNTY, TEXAS
A tract of land containing 1.28 acres, more or less, situated in Porcion 31, Abstract 296. Antonio Treviiio, Original grantee, Webb County, Texas, :uld being out of ;I 103.409 acre tlnct ilesnibetl in a deed from Anthony M. Leyendecker and Mario T. Leyendecker to Vuq. 93, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership, recorded in Volume 212, Pages 359-364, W.C.R.P.R.; this 1.28 acre tract being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows:
BEGINNING at 112" diameter iron rod found, same point being along the east right of way line of Concord Hills Boulevard recorded in Volume 19, Page 72 W.C.P.R., the norlhwest corner of Concord Hills Community Phase X, recorded in Volume 21, Pages 48. W.C.P.R., and the southwest comer hereof;
THENCE N 00" 41' 12" W, along the east right of way line of Concord Hills Boulevard, a distance of 16.76 feet to a 1/2"' diameter iron rod found, same point being along the east right of way line of Concord Hills Boulevard and interior corner hereof for a point of curvature right;
THENCE continuing along the east right of way line of Concord Hills Boulevard along curve right with a radius of 400.00 feet, a delta angle of 28" 57' 23", tangent distance of 103.28 fect, chord length of 200.01 feet. chord bearing of N 13" 47' 30" E, a curve length of 202.15 feet to a 112" diameter iron rod found, same point being along the east right of way line of Concord H~lls Bodevard and point of tangency;
THENCE N 28" 16' 10" E, continuing along the east right of way line of Concord Hills Boulevard, a distance of 160.43 feet to a 112" diameter iron rod found. same point be~ngalong the east right of way line of Concord Hills Boulevard. the south line of Concord Hills Community Phase 111 recorded in Volume 17 Page 82 W.C.P.R., ant1 exterior corner hereof;
THENCE N 73" 32' 30" E. a distance of 28.15 feet to a 112" diameter iron rod found, sanie point being along the south right of way line of Gage Loop and exterior comer hereof;
THENCE S 61" 11' 09" E, along the south right of way line of Gage Loop, 3 dihtance of 133.32 feet to a 112" diameter iron rod found, same point being along the south right of way Line ol'Gage Loop and exterior corner hereof;
THENCE S 27" 39' 51" N, through the interior of the 103.409 acre tract. a distance of 187.98 feet to a 112" diameter iron rod set, for a point of curvature left;
THENCE, continuing along through interior of the 103.429 acre tract. ;dong a curve left with a radius of 195.00 feet, a delta angle of 27 " 58' 21". tangent distance of 48.57 feet, a chord length of 94.26 feet, chord bearing of S 13 " 40' 41" W, a curve length of 05.20 feet to a liz" diameter iron rod set, for an interior comer hereof;
THENCE S 00" 18' 30E. through the interior of 103.409 acre tmct, a distance of 187.98 feet to a 112" diameter iron rod set, same point being along the northern boundary line of Concord Hills Phase X as recorded on Volume 2 1, Page 48, W.C.P.R., and exterior comer hereof;
THENCE S 89" 41'30" W, along the north boundary line of Concord Hills Community Phase X. a distance of 157.90 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing within these metes and bounds 1.28 acres, inore or less
..'I 1 ;,A .... , .I, ., ,*\ (/' :2: ,z;! , tLi I '- 'Ruben Fletes, R.P.L.S. Date TX# 1998 E~h,k,t"A" , , 1 SUBJECT I5 NOT LOCATED IN 11 FLOOD PLAIN ACCORDING TO I II3ON6 W / FIRM MAP. Survey Of 1.28 Acre Tract out of I I Vaq 94, LTD Tract I S N Recorded In Vol. 2 12, Pgs. 359-364, W.C.R.P.R. COMMUNITY-PANEL NUMBER CRANE ENGINEERING, INC. 48 1 053-07308 1 07508 E EFFECTIVE MAY 17, 1982 Elw10 BIW BIRWIRDO A= m S8Q 1 SCALE I" = 100' LIR~O.TX 78041 OW-712-IOW IN ASSOCIATION WrrH I FLETES SURVEY COMPANY I Ruben R.P.L.S. Fletes. I Rle. CCli-PH-PXIII-new-surveydwg I I
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: SUBJECT: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 2007-0-027
02/20/2007 Amending the City of Laredo fiscal year 2007 Capital Improvement Project Fund budget by appropriating $58,000.00 in revenues and expenditures for a traffic light at the San Isidro Subdivision and accepting a donation of $58,000 from the Dilworth Family for said project.
INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE:
Cynthia Collazo, Acting City Manager Rosario C. Cabello, Finance Director
I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
City Council adopted the budget for fiscal year 2007 on September 18,2006 by Ordinance 2006-0-225. A public hearing and introduction of this ordinance will be held on February 5,2007.
In order to improve the traffic flow at the San Isidro Subdivision, the City of Laredo will install a traffic light with the donation of $58,000 from the Dilworth Family.
FINANCIAL: Capital Improvement Project Fund
Annual Budget Proposed Amended Budget FY 2007 Amendment FY 2007
Revenues: Contributions
Expenditures: Traffic Improvements
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: I I Conduct public hearing and introduce this ordinance. I ORDINANCE 2007-0-027
AMENDING THE CITY OF LAREDO FISCAL YEAR 2007 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FUND BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $58,000.00 IN REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT AT THE SAN ISIDRO SUBDIVISION AND ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $58,000 FROM THE DILLWORTH FAMILY FOR SAID PROJECT.
WHEREAS, on September 18,2006, City Council adopted the fiscal year 2007 annusrl budget: and
WHEREAS, on February 5,2007, City Council held a public hearing and introduced this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide the necessary funding for the installation of a traffic light at the San Isidro Subdivision, the City hereby accepts the donation of $58,000 from the Dilworth Family, the following budget amendment is hereby proposed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:
Section 1: Accepting a donation of $58,000 from the Dilworth Family designated for traffic light at the San Isidro Subdivision
Section 2: Capital Improvement Fund is hereby amended as follows:
FINANCIAL: Capital Improvement Project Fund
Annual Budget Proposed Amended Budget FY 2007 Amendment FY 2007
Revenues: Contributions
Expenditures: Traffic Improvements PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS DAY OF ,2007.
RAUL G. SALINAS, MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR., VALERIA M. ACEVEDO CITY SECRETARY ACTING CITY ATTORNEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2007-R-010
02120107 A resolution of the City of Laredo City Council authorizing the City Manager to execute an lnterlocal Agreement with Webb County for the purpose of accepting a contribution in the amount of $175,000.00 from Webb County for the construction of the El Eden Recreational Facility. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Horacio De Leon Miguel A. Pescador Assistant City Manager Parks and Recreation Director PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None BACKGROUND:
The City of Laredo and Webb County have successfully completed several recreational projects in the past such as the father McNaboe Splash Park, and the Noon Lions Larga Vista Park renovations.
On the January 22, 2007 Webb County Commissioners Court meeting, County Commissioners agreed to contribute $175,000.00 in behalf of Webb County for the construction of El Eden Recreation Facility to be located in City property on Block 1, Lot 12 of the BP Newman Park Plat.
Plans for the estimated 2.5 million dollar facility include the construction an indoor recreation center with a multipurpose room, exercise rooms and a gymnasium and an outdoor park with a pavilion, a multipurpose field and play areas.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Parks Capital Grants FY 2006-2007 will be amended as follows:
Original Budget Proposed Amended Budget Amendment Parks Capital Grants: Revenues Estimated lnterlocal Revenue1 Webb County 457-0000-325-0000 $ 375,000.00 $ 175,000.00 $ 550,000.00
Expenditures El Eden Recreation Center 457-3160-555-4240 $ 0.00 $175,000.00 $ 175,000.00
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
NIA Approval is recommended Resolution No. 2007-R-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAREDO ClTY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE ClTY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH WEBB COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING A CONTRIBUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $175,000.00 FROM WEBB COUNTY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE EL EDEN RECREATIONAL FACILITY.
WHEREAS, City of Laredo, through its Parks and Recreation Department, has created a master plan to develop recreational facilities for leisure and entertainment in order to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Laredo; and
WHEREAS, the development of unimproved land into parks and other recreational resources improve the quality of life for the citizens of the City of Laredo and surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, City of Laredo owns property in the southern part of Laredo, know as Block 1, Lot 12 of the BP Newman Park Plat of the City of Laredo where it proposes that a recreational facility better known as El Eden Recreation Facility will be constructed; and
WEHREAS, Webb County Commissioners share the same interests and vision for their constituents as the City of Laredo regarding the development of more parks and recreational facilities and in the spirit of cooperation desire to contribute to the creation of El Eden Recreational Facility; and
WHEREAS, Webb County Commissioners Court, in their regularly scheduled meeting on January 22, 2007, approved a $175,000 contribution to the construction for El Eden Recreational Facility, which is a representative portion of the costs to be incurred in construction to the facility; and
WHEREAS, an lnterlocal Agreement, pursuant to Chapter 791 of the Government Code, the lnterlocal Cooperation Act, will engage both governmental entities to successfully complete their desired goal of constructing El Eden Recreational Facility;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ClTY COUNCIL OF THE ClTY OF LAREDO, TEXAS:
1. That City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute an lnterlocal Agreement with Webb County for the purpose of accepting a contribution in the amount of $175,000.00 from Webb County for the construction of the El Eden Recreational Facility.
PASSED BY THE ClTY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS, THE 2othDAY OF FEBRUARY, 2007.
RAUL G. SALINAS, APPROVED AS TO FORM: MAYOR VALERIA M. ACEVEDO, ACTING ClTY ATTORNEY
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. ClTY SECRETARY ASST. ClTY ATTORNEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2007-R-011 REQUESTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OF $325,000 FROM THE TEXAS 0212012007 WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD (SEWER IMPROVEMENT ASSISTANCE); AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE; AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Horacio De Leon, Asst. City Manager Carl Schwing, Utilities Director Pete Tart, Bond Council McCall Parkhurst, & Horton Rosario C. Cabello, Finance Director PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On December 4, 2006 City Council Approved Resolution 2006-R-118, authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to Texas Water Development Board for a grant increase to complete the design, construction management services for the Colonials Project.
BACKGROUND: The City has urgent needs to make certain sewer improvements. The improvements cannot be reasonably financed unless financial assistance is obtained by the Texas Water Development Board. The application on these improvements is $325,000.
L FINANCIAL IMPACT:
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
I I Approval of Resolution. I CERTIFICATE FOR RESOLUTION 2007-R-011
THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WEBB CITY OF LAREDO
We, the undersigned officers of said City, hereby certiG as follows:
1. The City Council of said City convened in MEETING ON THE DAY OF ,2007, at the City Hall, and the roll was called of the duly constituted officers and members of said City Council, to-wit:
Raul G. Salinas, Mayor Mike Garza Hector "Tito" Garcia Dr. Michael Landeck John Amaya Johnny Rendon Gene Belmares Juan Chavez Juan Ramirez
Gustavo Guevara, Jr., City Secretary and all of said persons were present, except the following absentees: , thus constituting a quorum. Whereupon, among other business, the following was transacted at said Meeting: a written
RESOLUTION REQUESTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD (SEWER IMPROVEMENT ASSISTANCE), AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE, AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH was duly introduced for the consideration of said City Council and read in full. It was then duly moved and seconded that said Resolution be passed; and, after due discussion, said motion carrying with it the passage of said Resolution, prevailed and carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members of said City Council shown present above voted "Aye"
NOES: None. 2. That a true, fill and correct copy of the aforesaid Resolution passed at the Meeting described in the above and foregoing paragraph is attached to and follows this Certificate; that said Resolution has been duly recorded in said City Council's minutes of said Meeting; that the above and foregoing paragraph is a true, full and correct excerpt from said City Council's minutes of said Meeting pertaining to the passage of said Resolution; that the persons named in the above and foregoing paragraph are the duly chosen, qualified and acting officers and members of said City Council as indicated therein; that each of the officers and members of said City Council was duly and sufficiently notified officially and personally, in advance, of the time, place and purpose of the aforesaid Meeting, and that said Resolution would be introduced and considered for passage at said Meeting, and each of said officers and members consented, in advance, to the holding of said Meeting for such purpose, and that said Meeting was open to the public and public notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting was given, all as required by Chapter 55 1, Texas Government Code.
3. That the Mayor of said City has approved and hereby approves the aforesaid Resolution; that the Mayor and the City Secretary of said City have duly signed said Resolution; and that the Mayor and the City Secretary of said City hereby declare that their signing of this Certificate shall constitute the signing of the attached and following copy of said Resolution for all purposes.
SIGNED AND SEALED the day of ,2007.
City Secretary Mayor
SEAL RESOLUTION 2007-~-011 REQUESTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE TEXAS WATER
DEVELOPMENT BOARD (SEWER IMPROVEMENT . ASSISTANCE); AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE; AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WEBB CITY OF LAREDO
WHEREAS, the City of Laredo, Texas (the "City") hereby finds and determines that there is an urgent need for the City to make certain sewer improvements; and
WHEREAS, such capital improvements cannot be reasonably financed unless financial assistance is obtained from the Texas Water Development Board; and
WHEREAS, it is hereby officially found and determined: that public notice of the time, place, and purpose of said meeting was given, all as required by Texas Government Code, Chapter 55 1.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO:
1. An application is hereby approved and authorized to be filed with the Texas Water Development Board seeking financial assistance, in an amount not to exceed $325,000, to provide the costs of making certain improvements in accordance with the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
2. That the Acting City Manager of the City is hereby designated the authorized representative of the City for the purpose of firnishing such information and executing such documents as may be required in connection with the preparing and filing of such application for financial assistance and with complying with the rules of the Texas Water Development Board.
3. That the following firms and individuals are hereby authorized and directed to aid and assist in the preparation and submission of such application and appear on behalf of and represent the City before any hearing held by the Texas Water Developn~entBoard on such application, to-wit:
Financial Advisor Bond Counsel Engineer
Larry Jordan Peter M. Tart Keith P. Kindle Estrada Hinojosa & Co., Inc. McCall, Parkhurst & Horton TCB 1717 Main St., 717 No. Hanvood St., 9' Floor 8800 Park Ten Blvd Dallas, Texas 7520 1 Dallas, Texas 7520 1 Suite 180s Sari AnAntoillo, Texas 782 13 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2007.
RAUL G. SALNAS, MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR., VALERIA M. ACEVEDO CITY SECRETARY ACTING CITY ATTORNEY APPLICATION AFFIDAVIT
THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WEBB CITY OF LAREDO
BEFORE ME, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Texas, on this day personally appeared Cynthia Collazo, Acting City Manager, City of Laredo, Texas, as the A~lthorizedRepresentative of
, the City of Laredo, Texas, who being by me duly sworn, upon oath says that:
1. The decision by the City of Laredo ("City") to request fmancial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board ("Board") was made in a public meeting held in accordance with the Open Meetings Act (Government Code, $551.001, et seq,) and after providing all such notice as required by such Act as is applicable to the City.
2. The information submitted in the application is true and correct according to my best knowledge and belief.
3. The City has no pending, threatened, or ongoing litigation or other proceedings that would materially adversely affect the financial condition of the City or the ability of the City to issue debt.
4. The City has no pending, threatened, or outstanding judgments, orders, fines, penalties, taxes, assessment or other enforcement or compliance issue of any kind or nature by EPA, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Texas Comptroller, Texas Secretary of State, or any other federal, state or local government.
5. The City warrants compliance with the representations made in the application in the event that the Board provides the financial assistance; and
6. The City will comply with all applicable federal laws, rules, and regulations as well as the laws of this state and the rules and regulations of the Board.
Cynthia Collazo, Acting City Manager City of Laredo
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME, this -day of ,2007.
Notary Public, State of Texas (NOTARY SEAL) COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2007-R-012 RESOLUTION REQUESTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OF $628,000 FROM 02120/2007 THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD (WATER IMPROVEMENT ASSISTANCE); AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE; AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Horacio De Leon, Asst. City Manager Carl Schwing, Utilities Director Pete Tart, Bond Council McCall Parkhurst, & Horton Rosario C. Cabello, Finance Director PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On December 4, 2006 City Council Approved Resolution 2006-R-118, authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to Texas Water Development Board for a grant increase to complete the design, construction management services for the Colonials Project.
BACKGROUND: The City has urgent needs to make certain water improvements. The improvements cannot be reasonably financed unless financial assistance is obtained by the Texas Water Development Board. The application on these improvements is $628,000.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NIA
I COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Resolution. NIA CERTIFICATE FOR RESOLUTION 2007-R-012
THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WEBB CITY OF LAREDO
We, the undersigned officers of said City, hereby certifl as follows:
1. The City Council of said City convened in MEETING ON THE - DAY OF ,2007, at the City Hall, and the roll was called ofthe duly constituted officers and members of said City Council, to-wit:
Raul G. Salinas, Mayor Mike Garza Hector "Tito" Garcia Dr. Michael Landeck John Amaya Johnny Rendon Gene Belmares Juan Chavez Juan Ramirez
Gustavo Guevara, Jr., City Secretary
and all of said persons were present, except the following absentees: y thus constituting a quorum. Whereupon, among other business, the following was transacted at said Meeting: a written
RESOLUTION REQUESTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD (WATER IMPROVEMENT ASSISTANCE), AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE, AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH was duly introduced for the consideration of said City Council and read in full. It was then duly moved and seconded that said Resolution be passed; and, after due discussion, said motion carrying with it the passage of said Resolution, prevailed and carried by the following vote:
AYES: All members of said City Council shown present above voted "Aye"
NOES: None. 2. That a true, fill and correct copy of the aforesaid Resolution passed at the Meeting described in the above and foregoing paragraph is attached to and follows this Certificate; that said Resolution has been duly recorded in said City Council's minutes of said Meeting; that the above and foregoing paragraph is a true, full and correct excerpt from said City Council's minutes of said Meeting pertaining to the passage of said Resolution; that the persons named in the above and foregoing paragraph are the duly chosen, qualified and acting officers and members of said City Council as indicated therein; that each of the officers and members of said City Council was duly and sufficiently notified officially and personally, in advance, of the time, place and purpose of the aforesaid Meeting, and that said Resolution would be introduced and considered for passage at said Meeting, and each of said officers and members consented, in advance, to the holding of said Meeting for such purpose, and that said Meeting was open to the public and public notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting was given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
3. That the Mayor of said City has approved and hereby approves the aforesaid Resolution; that the Mayor and the City Secretary of said City have duly signed said Resolution; and that the Mayor and the City Secretary of said City hereby declare that their signing of this Certificate shall constitute the signing of the attached and following copy of said Resolution for all purposes.
SIGNED AND SEALED the -day of ,2007.
City Secretary Mayor
SEAL RESOLUTION 200 7 -R-0 12 REQUESTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD (WATER IMPROVEMENT ASSISTANCE); AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE; AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WEBB CITY OF LAREDO
WHEREAS, the City of Laredo, Texas (the "City")hereby finds and determines that there is an urgent need for the City to make certain water improvements; and
WHEREAS, such capital improvements cannot be reasonably financed unless financial assistance is obtained from the Texas Water Development Board; and
WHEREAS, it is hereby officially found and determined: that public notice of the time, place, and purpose of said meeting was given, all as required by Texas Government Code, Chapter 55 1.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO:
1. An application is hereby approved and authorized to be filed with the Texas Water Development Board seeking financial assistance, in an amount not to exceed $628,000, to provide the costs of making certain improvements in accordance with the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
2. That the Acting City Manager of the City is hereby designated the authorized representative of the City for the purpose of hrnishing such information and executing such documents as may be required in connection with the preparing and filing of such application for financial assistance and with complying with the rules of the Texas Water Development Board.
3. That the following firms and individuals are hereby authorized and directed to aid and assist in the preparation and submission of such application and appear on behalf of and represent the City before any hearing held by the Texas Water Development Board on such application, to-wit:
Financial Advisor Bond Counsel Engineer
Larry Jordan Peter M. Tart Keith P. Kindle Estrada Bnojosa & Co., Inc. McCall, Parkhurst & Horton TCB 1717 Main St., 7 17 No. Harwood St., gh Floor 8800 Park Ten Blvd Dallas, Texas 7520 1 Dallas, Texas 75 20 1 Suite 180s San Antonio, Texas 782 13 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2007.
RAUL G. SALINAS, MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR., VALERLA M. ACEVEDO CITY SECRETARY ACTING CITY ATTORNEY APPLICATION AFFIDAVIT
THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WEBB CITY OF LAREDO
BEFORE ME, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the,State of Texas, on this day personally appeared Cynthia Collazo, Acting City Manager, City of Laredo, Texas, as the Authorized Representative of tbe City of Laredo, Texas, who being by me duly sworn, upon oath says that:
1. The decision by the City of Laredo ("City") to request financial assistance fi-oin the Texas Water Development Board ("Board) was made in a public meeting held in accordance with the Open Meetings Act (Government Code, 9551.001, et seq,) and after providing all such notice as required by such Act as is applicable to the City.
2. The information submitted in the application is true and correct according to my best knowledge and belief.
3. The City has no pending, threatened, or ongoing litigation or other proceedulgs that would materially adversely Sect the financial condition of the City or the ability of the City to issue debt.
4. The City has no pending, threatened, or outstanding judgments, orders, fines, penalties, taxes, assessment or other enforcement or compliance issue of any kind or nature by EPA, the Texas Comnlissioll on Environmental Quality, Texas Comptroller, Texas Secretary of State, or any other federal, state or local government.
5. The City warrants compliance with the representations made in the application in the event that the Board provides the financial assistance; and
6. The City will comply with all applicable federal laws, rules, and regulations as well as the laws of this state and the rules and regulations of the Board.
Cynthia Collazo, Acting City Manager City of Laredo
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME, this -day of, 2007.
Notary Public, State of Texas (NOTARY SEAL) COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2007-R-013 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ClTY MANAGER TO EXECUTE 0212012007 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAREDO AND CLEAResults FOR THE 2007 "TEXAS CitySmart PROGRAM". AEP HAS CONTRACTED WITH CLEAResults, INC. IN ORDER TO ASSIST CITIES IN REDUCING ENERGY COSTS, REDUCE OPERATING EXPENSES, AND PROVIDE IMPROVED WORKING ENVIRONMENTS. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo, Acting City Manager Rosario C. Cabello, Finance Director Rogelio Rivera, City Engineer
I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: NIA
BACKGROUND: AEP Texas has developed several programs that serve customers faced with rising energy prices. The CitySmart Program has therefore been designated to assist participating cities in identifying energy efficiency opportunities in municipal buildings and water systems, and to provide monetary incentives to encourage the implementation of such opportunities.
Key aspects of program are: Benchmark energy performance Facilitate master planning to better understand best practices Assist city personnel in identifying energy efficiency opportunities Incentives of $1 50 per kW are available for new construction and renovation projects
The City is potientially looking at various projects to include, the Health Department, El Eden Recreation Center, Fire Administration Building, Santo Nino Library and various Water & Sewer Improvments.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
NIA - Potential Savings when plan is implemented by giving City incentives of $1 50 per kW if usage decreases.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
NIA Approval of Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-R-013
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ClTY MANAGER TO EXECUTE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE ClTY OF LAREDO AND CLEAResults FOR THE 2007 "TEXAS Citysmart PROGRAM". AEP HAS CONTRACTED WITH CLEAResults, INC. IN ORDER TO ASSIST CITIES IN REDUCING ENERGY COSTS, REDUCE OPERATING EXPENSES, AND PROVIDE IMPROVED WORKING ENVIRONMENTS.
WHEREAS, THE ClTY MANAGER WILL EXECUTE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AS APPROVED BY ClTY COUNCIL;
WHEREAS, THE FOLLOWING ARE KEY ASPECTS AND BENEFITS OF THE ClTY SMART PROGRAM:
Benchmark energy performance Facilitate master planning to better understand best practices Assist city personnel in identifying energy efficiency opportunities Incentives of $150 per kW are available for new construction and renovation projects
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ClTY COUNCIL OF THE ClTY OF LAREDO THAT THlS RESOLUTION SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2007.
RAUL SALINA, MAYOR
ATTESTED BY:
GUSTAVO GUEVARA ClTY SECRETARY ASSISTANT ClTY ATTORNEY A unit of American Electric Power 2007 Texas CitySmart Pro,Oram Sponsored by American Electric Power
Municipalities in Texas arc feeling the pinch of high energy costs now more than ever. AEP Texas is committed to providing assistance to cities in managing their rising energy costs. AEP Texas is proud to introduce the new Citysmart Program pilot, aimed at improving the energy efficiency of municipal buildings located within its service territory. AEP Texas has contracted with CLEAResult, hc. (CLEAResult) to sponsor, proinote, and administer thc Program. The City of (herein referred to as the "City") reco~mizesthat it is among the select few participants in this limited, pilot program designed to reduce municipality's energy costs, reduce operating budgets freeing additional dollars for other tax payers needs, and provide improved working environments for city employees. This Memorandum of Understanding reflects the voluntarv collaborative effort between your city and the Texas CitySmart Program, and details the commitments of each party in order to improve energy efficiency in your municipality. The Texas CitySmrrrt Program agrees to provide these services at no cost to the Cit;v wihlz the zmderstadjng that .the City will exert ifs best effurts to complete the steps below adimplement cost-effeclive energy efticzency reconzmem?atiom by December 1. 2007.
Description of Commitments The Texas CitySmart Program will analyze the electric, nahlral gas, and other utility data for the City in order to identi@ the potential for energy savings. To achieve this potential, the Texas CitySmart Program and the City have agreed to work together to complete the following tasks:
Identify and assess energy efficiency measures Develop and adhere to an Energy Master Plan that outlines administrative and financial decision-making criteria for energy efficienc~~improvements, insta'llation of energy efficiency measures; and maintenance and operation procedures in order to succeed in implementing a cost-effective energy progranx in a timely manner
e Identify and assess capital-intensive energy projects which will produce energy cost savings Implement energy-efficient operations and mainteilance practices and procedures identified during ivalk- through energy assessments of specific facility(s), subject to available funding Identify funding sources to enable the city to cotnplete capital prqiects Use utility incentives to decrease the capital cost of energy-efficient systems
Principles oE Agreement Specific responsibilities of the City and tl~eTexas CitySmart Pro~ramin this agreement arc listed below.
The City will set a progress timeline within the first two weeks of participation in the Program and will make every best effort to adhere to the set dates throughout the program process.
e The City will select a contact person to work with the Texas Citysmart Program throughout the term of the agreement.
CLEAResult, Inc. is the implementation contractor for the AEP Texas CitySmart Program The City agrees to provlde the needed information to the Texas Citysmart Program in order to allow the Program to provide benchmarking information, such as prior year energy use, square footage, and number of employees ~vorkingin the Municipal Building. The Texas Citysmart Program ill develop a benclm~arking report for the City illustrating the specified facilities' energy use which will be used to measure and conlpare c~~rrentand potential energy performance.
a The City 1x411 establish an Energy Master P1a1 and set realistic energy efficiency goals. The Texas CitySmart Program \\-ill provide a sample Energy Master Plan to the City to serve as a guide to the City. Thc Texas CitySmart Program 1.111 also be available to act as a facilitator for the City in the development and adoption of the Energy Master Plan. The 2007 Texas CitySmart Program will pay to the City monetary incentives, as discussed in program materials, for energy efficiency achieved by projects that are completed no later than December 1, 2007.
e The City will not seek to participate in the Standard Offer energy efficiency programs sponsored by AEP Texas for the specific facilities and projects identified under the Texas Citysmart Program. * The City will promote. and allow the Texas Citysmart Program to use the City's name to promote participation in the Program to entities such as other city districts, utilities, federal, state, or locai entities, and the general public.
Acceptance of Agreement By endorsing below, the City accepts this agreement with the 2007 Texas CitySmart Program, sponsored by AEP Texas, and implemented by CLEAResult. This agreement should be signed by your City Council, other City Wagers, and/or Mayor.
CLEAIPesolt, Inc.
Signature : Signature:
Printed Name: Glenn Garland
Title: President
Organization: CLEAFtesult, Inc.
Address: 3006 Bee Caves Road, Ste A240
Austin, TX 78746
Phone: Date:
Fax:
Date:
CLEAResult, Inc. is the implementation contractor for the AEP Texas CitySmart Program Please identifl the individual who is the mainpoint ofcontact, and will work with the Texas Citysmart Program.
Name (Mr./Ms.n)r.):
Title.
Orgmization:
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
Please sign and mail or fax this form to:
CLEAResult, Inc. 3006 Bee Caves Road, Ste 8240 Austin, TX 78746 Phone: (5 12) 327-9200 Toll-Free Pax: (866) 236-9505
CLEAResult, Inc. is the implementation contractor for the AEP Texas Citysmart Program COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
1 DATE: I SUBJECT: MOTION I 1 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Mega Services, LLC, I El Paso, Texas, to provide and implement a security system to secure the water supply at the Jefferson Water Treatment Plant. The total contract amount is $285,500.00. Funding for this "Critical Design Review Water Quality Monitoring and Security System Project" will be available upon receipt of federal and/or state funds.
I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: I Cynthia Collazo, Acting City Manager 1 Horacio De Leon, Jr., Assistant City Manager 1 I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
This contract is a fixed price contract. Upon approval of this motion Consultant may begin implementation of Phase I services and payment of services will be due 30 days after completion and acceptance of services by the City of Laredo.
Mega Services will deliver a full set of documentation supporting the project including: Critical design and review document Design Verification Test Plan Data Collection System Documentation Data Review Software Documentation HSSS Users Manual Operation and Maintenance Manual including manufacturer's information on all equipment.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Water Fund Water Treatment Division - Equipment 557-4120-535-9001 Water Construction Jefferson Water Plant 557-4150-538-01 08
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
NIA That this contract be approved. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
SUBJECT: MOTION Authorizing the City Manager to provide final payment and release reattainage along with final Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $2,774.68, to LEM Construction Company, Inc. for the Zacate Creek Odor Control and Rehabilitation Improvement Project. Funding is available under 2004 Revenue Bond.
I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Horacio DeLeon, Asst. City Manager Carl M. Schwing, Utilities Director PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On February 2 1,2006 City Council authorized the City Manager to approve Change Order NO. 2 in the amount of $108,350.80 to for additional work identified as necessary improvements such as the replacement of 90 ft. of air line, conduit replacement for clarifier, and replacement of waste sludge walkway bridge.
On August 8,2005 City Council authorized the City Manager to approve Change Order NO. 1 in the amount of $73,642.09 to LEM Construction Company, Inc. for additional concrete and electrical modifications. BACKGROUND: The Zacate Creek WWTP Odor and Rehabilitation Project has been completed in full all rehabilitation and equipment is in proper working conditions.
This change order request is inclusive of an $18,960.00 credit due not completing the rehabilitation of existing primary lift pumps. Due to the cost determination of replacement we opted to replace existing pumps.
Change Order No. 3 consists of additional 6" suction piping at Grit Pumps, replacement of 6" supernatant piping at grit classifiers, relocation of buried duct installation, additional grit removal requirements above the specification allowance, retaining wall installation and biofilter, Hoist modifications at Lift Station, installation of run time meters for new lift station pumps, and other small modifications.
Original Contract Amount: Change Order No. 1 Change Order No. 2 Change Order No. 3 Revised Contract Total
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding is available in the 2004 Revenue Bond, Zacate Creek WWTP Rehab, 559-4278-538-0293. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: I STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1 None Approve Motion and Close Project BACKGROUND (Cont.):
Original Contract Amount: Change Order No. 1 Change Order No. 2 Change Order No. 3 Revised Contract Total COUNCIL COMMUNICATION I MOTION: DATE: Authorizing the City Manager to amend a contract with NRS Engineering for an amount not to exceed $29,000.00 for completion of the negotiations of the Secondary 02120107 Water project development agreement. The total amended contract will be $49,900.00. Funding is available under the Groundwater Development from the Water Availability Fund.
INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Horacio De Leon, Asst.City Manager Carl M. Schwing, Utilities Director
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None
BACKGROUND: On June 19,2006 the City Manager authorized a contract with NRS Engineering for the development of specifications for a RFP in obtaining interested parties to providing a Secondary Water Source for the City of Laredo in the amount of $24,500.00. Upon completion of services NRS Engineering was requested to continue the process of negotiations with the selected party. Along with the utilization of a hydro geologist provided under NRS subcontractor, RW Harding, Inc. we are requesting the continuation of this contract up to the agreement execution for a secondary water agreement.
61 19/06 Original Contract $ 24,900.00 911 710 1 Amendment # 1 $ 25.000.00 Total $ 49,900.00 I
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Amendment to be funded from 557-4 180-538-8004.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: No action from committee necessary. I Recommends approval of Amendment # 1 COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
I DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION 02120107 Consideration to renew the billing service contract with National Reimbursement Services, Inc. (NRS), Houston, Texas for providing billing services for the Fire Department's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operation on a month-to-month basis as mutually agreed by the City and NRS. This shall remain in effect until the City makes a determination in response to I RFP FY 07-059 under the terms and conditions of the existing contract. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo, Acting City Manager Luis F. Sosa, Jr., Fire Chief
I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: The City Council authorized an extension of this contract to March 2007 at the December 6, 2006 City Council meeting.
BACKGROUND: The City is soliciting sealed proposals for awarding a new contract for providing billing services for the Fire Department's Emergency Medical Services (EMS). A request for proposal has been advertised and proposals are due on February 28, 2007. It was anticipated that a recommendation would be presented to the City Council during the month of February; however, based on the numerous questions submitted by potential vendors, the bid due date was extended and an addendum was prepared. A recommendation will be presented to the City Council during the month of March for the new contract period. The existing contract will be on a month to month basis with the existing terms and conditions of this service contract.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The 10% payable to NRS upon collection will be paid out of 226-2913- 543-5549 in the Health fund.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: NIA Staff recommends that this motion be approved. Jose Benavides, Deputy Chief City ofLaredo Fire Department 2420 Sari Bemardo Avenue Laredo, Texas 78040
VIA F.ACSXMILE 956-795213 1
Dear Clief Bwvides;
NRS is pleased to serve thc City of Laredo asld consents to continue serving an a 1nvnt.h to month basis until the City makes its final determix~atlonin response to its WP FY07- 059 under the same ttms and conditions of the existing contract.
Thhank you for letting us be of sewice to you.
President
53s W 2oT" STREET SUITE 200 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77008 (713) 46.56200 (713) 465-3495 FAX
Page 1 FEB 02,2007 16:25 COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION 02/20/2007 Consideration to authorize a contract with Med-Eng Systems Inc., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, for the purchase of EODIIEDD protective equipment for the Police Department's bomb squad. The purchase includes EOD bomb suits, helmets, and breathing apparatus visors in the total amount of $27,585.00. Med-Eng Systems Inc. is the sole source manufacturer of the EODIIEDD Protective Equipment. Funding is available in the Police Homeland Security Grant funds. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo, Agustin Dovalina, Chief of Police Acting City Manager Francisco Meza, Purchasing Agent
I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None 1
BACKGROUND: Med-Eng. System Inc. which is the sole supplier for EODIIEDD Protective Equipment in this area. The EODIIEDD protective equipment was selected by the Police Department. The department currently has two regular bomb suits which the city purchased three years ago and a wireless communications system which is only compatible with these type of suits. The Police Officers assigned to the bomb squad were trained with this type of suits by the Federal Bureau of Investigators (FBI).
Q'3' Unit Price Total Brand Bomb Disposal Suits 2 each $7,686.00 $15,372.00 SRS 5 Helmets - consist of helmet, scba 2 each $5,146.00 $10,292.00 visor, four balaclavas, communications includes throat "1 microphone, speakers and power I I Visor: Optically clear visor, 2 ea. $ 342.00 $ 684.00 VBE 580 attachment to SRS helmets Real stand with white line includes: 1 ea. $1,237.00 $1,237.00 4000-0075 Real Stand, main line 400 ft., Breaker cone, Spring Clip Grand Total $27,585.00
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funds for this contract are available from the Police Homeland Security Grand account:
Account Number: 10 1-5212-525-900 1 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: 1 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that this contract be approved. l NiA I COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
I DATE: I SUBJECT: MOTION Consideration for approval to award an engineering contract to Carter & Burgess, Inc., 02/20/07 Fort Worth, Texas, for an amount of $197,771.00 for the design and preparation of plans and specifications for the Laredo International Airport Runway 14/32 Keel Section Rehabilitation. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund - FAA Proposed Rehabilitation Grant.
I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo, Rogelio Rivera, P.E., Acting City Manager City Engineer I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None.
BACKGROUND: The proposed scope of services is to include, but not limited to:
Provide the Preliminary Phase, Design Phase and Bid Phase services. Specifically included are limited site survey and geotechnical investigation, design, specifications, and an opinion of probable construction costs and preparation of construction documents for the identified airport project. Construction administration and construction observation phase services are not a part of this contract. These services will provide a design consisting of: the center 50-ft keel section of Runway 14/32 fi-om Taxiway A to Taxiway D; the full width of Runway 14/32 within the safety area of primary Runway 17RI35L; the hll width of Runway 14/32 at the intersection with Taxiways G and A. The services will also provide guidance for painting of the existing Runway markings within the affected pavement areas and for replacement of select, damaged Runway 14/32 panels beyond the identified rehab areas. An additive alternate bid item will be included for additional pavement removal.
The project will rehabilitate approximately 25,900 square yards of Runway 14/32 including full depth removal, sub-base stabilization, an aggregate base course and PCC pavement replacement to existing grades. I Project Budget: This project is programmed to a total budget of $3,500,000. The Airport will seek FAA AIP entitlement and discretionary funding for the work. The preliminary, design and bid phase professional services presented herein are negotiated at $197,771 to complete the construction documents as a single construction package.
Design work is to be done on a fast track basis.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding is available in the FAA Proposed Rehabilitation Grant - Project Engineer Fees. Account No. 433-3674-583-55 12
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: On December 6,2006, the Airport Advisory Approval of Motion. Committee recommended amending the Airport's FY 07 Construction Budget to allocate $250,000.00 to this project. XNSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL TO AWARD A ENGINEERING CONTRACT FOR DESIGN .ND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE LAREDO INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT RUNWAY 14/32 KEEL SECTION REHABILITATION-.
City Council Meeting CITY OF LAREDO AGENDA ITEM February 20, 2007 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 1110ma sr PO em sn m nl-lm ru [ZIOIn~-i~# COUNCIL COMMUNICATION I DATE: 1 SUBJECT: Motion(s) I Authorizing the award of a contract in the amount of $249,894.10 to Kimley-Horn and 02/20/07 Associates, Inc. for the development of the Downtown Signalization Study. Funding for the project is available through the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) account using federal planning grant (PL 112) funds. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE:
Metropolitan Planning Organization Keith Selman, Director of Planning- , ~olic~~committee PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: The Laredo City Council authorized the issuance of a request for proposals on November 20th, 2006, and selection of the consultant on Februarv 5.2006.
BACKGROUND:
The Unified Planning Work Program describes and schedules work to be undertaken by the MPO during the 2006-2007 fiscal period. The development of the Downtown Signalization Study is an objective of the 2007 Unified Planning Work Program, adopted by the committee known as the Laredo Urban Transportation Study in Subtask 5.1. The project will encompass that area within the downtown area to include the boundaries between IH35 (San Dario Avenue) on the east and Santa Isabel Avenue on the west, Washington Street on the north and River Road on the south. The objectives of the project are:
1 1. To evaluate the downtown area's existing traffic signal system for mobility, warrant analysis, operation, hnction, equipment status and needs. I 2. The production of a needs assessment and implementation strategy to enhance mobility and safety, while reducing congestion for all those accessing the downtown area including pedestrians, commercial, private and transit vehicles. 3. Data collection, analysis and recommendation development, for all intersections located within the study area. 4. The provision of recommendations for all necessary capital improvements, cost estimates, alternative recommendations, and order of implementation for infrastructure improvements. 5. Coordination with all agencies involved, concerned, or interested in the development of the document, including but not limited to the City of Laredo, County of Webb, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), etc. 6. Ensure public participation in the development of the document, which shall include but not be limited to presentations to the MPO Policy Committee and the Laredo City Council.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The MPO has budgeted $250,000 fiom account 101-2 112-5 13-5526 for this project using federal planning grant (PL 112) funds. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The LUTS Technical Committee recommends Staff recommends approval. approval. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION DATE: SUBJECT: Motion(s) Authorizing the award of a contract in the amount of $65,028 to Alliance Transportation 02/20/07 Group, Inc. for the development of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) Compliance Project. Funding for the project is available through the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) account using federal planning grant (PL112) funds. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Metropolitan Planning Organization Keith Selrnan, Director of Planning Policy Committee PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: The Laredo City Council authorized the issuance of a request for proposals on November 20th 2006, and the selection of the consultant on February 5,2007. BACKGROUND:
The Unified Planning Work Program describes and schedules work to be undertaken by the MPO during the 2006-2007 fiscal period. The development of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) Compliance Project is an objective of the 2007 Unified Planning Work Program, adopted by the committee known as the Laredo Urban Transportation Study in Subtask 4.2. The objectives of the project are:
1. All current MPO Policies, Plans, Programs, and Procedures will be reviewed and amended in order to comply with the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) of 2005's requirements. Specifically, the review and amendments will address and achieve conformity with I SAFETEA-LU'S requirements regarding safety, security, public participation, and 1 environmental impact mitigation, etc. 2. Coordinate with all agencies involved, concerned, or interested in the development of the documents, including but not limited to the City of Laredo, County of Webb, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), etc. 3. Ensure public participation in the development of the document, which shall include but not be limited to presentations to the MPO Policy Committee and the Laredo City Council.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The MPO has budgeted $65,039 from account 101-21 12-5 13-5526 for this project using federal planning grant (PL 112) funds. COMMLTTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The LUTS Technical Committee recommends Staff recommends approval. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: SUBJECT: MOTIONS 02/20/07 Consideration to authorize the purchase of two (2) service trucks and one (1) utility truck for the Utilities Department in the total amount of $84,628.00 from Philpott Motors, through the BuyBoard cooperative purchasing program's contract pricing. ( Funding is available in Utilities Department Fund, INITIATED BY: 1 STAFF SOURCE: Horacio De Leon, Carl Schwing, Utilities Director Assistant City Manager Francisco Meza, Purchasing Agent PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Authorized participation in the BuyBoard's cooperative purchasing program. BACKGROUND: Staff is requesting authorization to purchase two (2) service trucks and one utility truck for the Utilities Division to enhance the Utilities operation. These trucks will be purchased fiom Philpott Motors utilizing the BuyBoardYscooperative purchasing program contract pricing. The two service trucks requested will be replacing units# 13138 and # 14128. The utility truck requested will replace unit# 14133.
Philpott Motors Qty. Unit Price Total Ford F550 Service Truck with Crane (utility truck) 1 $50,374.00 $ 50,374.00 Ford F150 Super Cab Pick up Truck 2 $16,927.00 $ 33,854.00 Buyboard Fee $ 400.00 Total $ 84,628.00
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding for this equipment will be available in the Machinery Equipment Capital Outlay Budget. Department Expense Account Amount Machinery Equipment Capital Outlay 559-42 10-535-9004 $84,628.00
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that this contract be approved. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
MOTION Authorizing the City Manager to transfer Unit 6 119 (1999 Vac-con 20, Combo Unit V309S) Truck from the Environmental Services Department to the Utilities Department in the amount of $40,000.00 from the Waste Water Fund.
Initiated By: Staff Source: Horacio De Leon Riazul Mia, P.E., Director Assistant City Manager Environmental Services Department Carl Schwing, P.E., Director Utilities Department Previous Council Action: None
Background:
On December 18, 2006, the City Council authorized the purchase of a new vacuum truck for the Environmental Services Department to replace the older unit. The Utilities department needs additional vacuum truck for the wastewater collection and will refurbish the unit # 61 19 with two other Vacuum trucks. The trade-in value is $40,000.00.
Financial Impact: Trade in value is approximately $40,000.00.
Committee Recommendation: Staff Recommendation:
N/A Approval of the motion. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: SUBJECT: MOTIONS 02/20/07 Consideration to award supply contract number FY07-049 to the low bidder, HD Supply Waterworks, San Antonio, Texas, in the base amount of $109,158.09 for the purchase of rubber couplings and fittings used for wastewater applications for the Utilities Department. This will be a year supply contract with an option to extend for an additional year. These materials are purchased on an as needed basis by the Utilities Department- Wastewater Operations for construction and repair projects. Funding is available in the Utilities Department Fund. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Horacio De Leon, Carl Schwing, Utilities Department Director Assistant City Manager Francisco Meza, Purchasing Agent I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None. I
BACKGROUND: The City received two bids for awarding a contract for providing the Utilities Department with wastewater rubber couplings. Staff is recommending that a contract be awarded to the low bidder, HD Supply Waterworks. The bid pricing will be firm fixed for one (1) year from the date of award and there is an option to extend for an additional year if the bid pricing is unchanged. A complete bid tabulation is attached.
Summary Based on Bid Evaluation Criteria
Description HD Supply Waterworks Ferguson
Section I -PVC Couplings,- - PVC to Clay $ 1,667.80 No bid Section I1 -PVC Couplings, PVC to PVC $ 9.455.60 No bid I Section I11 -PVC Pipe and I Fittings $ 44,262.48 No bid Section IV -PVC Fitting Wastewater App. $ 17,106.01 No bid Section V -PVC Sewer I Fittings $ 36,666.20 $40,874.50 $109,158.09
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The purpose of this contract is to establish prices for the commodities or services needed, should the City need to purchase these commodities or services. The City's obligation for performance of this sixty (60) day contract beyond the current fiscal year is contingent upon the availability of appropriated hnds from which payments for the contract purchases can be made. If no funds are appropriated and budgeted during the next fiscal year, this contract becomes null and void.
Account Number: 559-0000-14 1-0000 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: 1 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that this contract be approved. BID TABULATION FY07-049 RUBBER COUPLINGSIPVC PIPE AND RELATED MATERIALS HD Supply Waterworks East Jordan Iron Works Description QTY Unit Price TOTAL Unit Price TOTAL Section . PVC TO CLAY 4"x 4" PVC to Clay 20 $ 2.64 52.80 no bid 4"x 6" PVC to Clay 20 $ 7.21 144.20 no b~d 6"x 6" PVC to Clay 20 $ 5.94 118.80 no bid 6x8" PVC to Clay 20 $ 9.09 181.80 no bid 8"x 8" PVC to Clay 20$ 9.11 182.20 no bid 8"x 10" PVC to Clay 20 $ 12.00 240.00 no bid 10"x 10" PVC to Clay 20$ 11.04 220.80 no bid 10"x 12" PVC to Clay 20 $ 13.18 263.60 no bld 12"x 12" PVC to Clay 20 $ 13.18 263.60 no btd Total 1,667.80
Section II - PVC TO PVC 4" x 4" PvC to Pvc no b~d 4" x 6" Pvc to Pvc no bid 6" x 6" Pvc to Pvc no bid 6 x 8" PVC to Pvc no bid 8" x 8" Pvc to Pvc no bid 10x10" PVC~OPVC no bid 8" x 10" PVC to Pvc no b~d 10-x 12" PVC~OPVC no bid 12x 12" Pvc to Pvc no bid 12"x15"PvctoPvc no bld 15"x 15" Pvc to Pvc no bid 15" x 18" Pvc to Pvc no bid 18"x 18" Pvc to Pvc no bid Total
Section 111 - PVC Pipe & Fittings 2" Pvc Pipe, Sewer pipe no bid 4" Pvc Pipe, Sewer pipe no bid 6" Pvc Pipe. Sewer plpe no b~d 8" Pvc Pipe, Sewer pipe no bid 10" Pvc Pipe, Sewer pipe no bld 12Pvc Pipe. Sewer pipe no b~d 15" Pvc Pipe. Sewer pipe no b~d 18" Pvc Pipe, Sewer pipe no bid Total
Section IV - PVC Fitting Wastewater 4" PVC female adapter no bid 4" PVC Plugs no b~d 6" PVC 45 Degree Bell no bid 6" PVC 45 Bell to Bell no b~d 6" PVC 90 Bell to Bell-spg no bid 6" PVC 90 Bell to Bell no bid 8"PVC 45 Bell to Bell no bid 8"PVC 90 Bell to Bell no bid Wx6" PVC Tee Saddle no b~d 6" PVC Cap no b~d 6" PVC Plug no bid 8" PVC Cap no bid 8" PVC Plug no bid Vx4" PVC WYE Gasketed no b~d 6"x6" PVC WYE Gasketed no bid 8"x6" PVC WYE Gasketed no bid 8"x8" PVC WYE Gasketed no bid Total
Section V - PVC Sewer Fittings 4" PVC Sewer 45 Bell-sg 4" PVC Sewer 45 Bell 4" PVC Sewer 90 Bell-sg 4" PVC Sewer 90 Bell Clean out Boots Ring & Covers 24" 2" Concrete Wser 3" Concrete Riser 1' Concrete Section 2' Concrete Section 4' Concrete Section 2' Concrete Cone Rainguard 24" Manhole covers 24" Clean out Cover only Total COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: SUBJECT: MOTIONS 0211 9/07 Consideration to award supply contract number FY07-050 to the LOW BIDDER, Ferguson Waterworks, McAllen, Texas in the estimated amount of $575,942.00 for the purchase of PVC pipe used by the Utilities Department. This will be a sixty (60) day supply contract with an option to extend for four (4) additional sixty day periods. These materials are purchased on an as needed basis by the Utilities Department- Wastewater Operations for construction and repair projects. Funding is available in the 1 Utilities Department Fund. INITIATED BY: I STAFF SOURCE: Horacio Deleon, Carl Schwing, Utilities Director Assistant City Manager Francisco Meza, Purchasing Agent
I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None.
BACKGROUND: The City received two bids for awarding a contract for providing the Utilities Department with PVC pipe. Staff is recommending that a contract be awarded to the low bidder, Ferguson Waterworks. The bid pricing will be firm fixed for sixty days from the date of award and there is an option to extend for four additional sixty day periods if the bid pricing is unchanged. The material providers will hold the bid pricing only for sixty days due to the unstable pricing climate. A complete bid tabulation is attached. Summary Based on Bid Evaluation Criteria
Ferguson HD Supply Waterworks Waterworks
Description Estimated Quantity Unit Price Unit Price 2" Pipe, 20'joints 1000 Feet $ 0.37 $ 0.50 3" Pipe, 20' joints 100 Feet $ 0.73 $ 0.94 4" Pipe, CL200 100 Feet $ 2.09 $ 2.73 6" Pipe, CL200 10000 Feet $ 4.05 $ 5.61 8" Pipe, CL200 10000 Feet $ 6.98 $ 9.64 12" Pipe, CL200 10000 Feet $ 14.99 $ 19.49 16" Pipe, DR-18 10000 Feet $ 20.72 $ 28.75 10" Pipe, CL200 1000 Feet $ 10.58 $ 11.15 14"Pipe, DR-18 1000 Feet $ 16.27 $ 17.19 2OUPipe,DR-18 1000 Feet $ 32.87 $ 34.58 24"Pipe,DR-18 1000 Feet $ 48.17 $ 50.58
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The purpose of this contract is to establish prices for the commodities or services needed, should the City need to purchase these commodities or services. The City's obligation for performance of this contract beyond the current fiscal year is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payments for the contract purchases can be made. If no funds are appropriated and budgeted during the next fiscal year, this contract becomes null and void.
Account Number: 557-0000- 14 1-0000 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: I STAFF RECOMMENDATION: I It is recommended that this contract be approved. BID TABULATION FY07-050 PVC PIPE
Ferguson Water Works Item Description Estimated Quantity Brand Untit Price Ext. Price 1 2" Pipe, 20' joints 1,000 Feet JMM Napco $ 0.37 $ 370.00 2 3" Pipe, 20' joints 100 Feet JMM Napco $ 0.73 $ 73.00 3 4" Pipe, CL200 100 Feet JMM Napco $ 2.09 $ 209.00 4 6" Pipe, CL200 10,000 Feet JMM Napco $ 4.05 $ 40,500.00 5 8" Pipe, CL200 10,000 Feet JMM Napco $ 6.98 $ 69,800.00 6 12" Pipe, CL200 10,000 Feet JMM Napco $ 14.99 $ 149,900.00 7 16" Pipe, DR-18 10,000 Feet JMM Napco $ 20.72 $ 207,200.00 8 10" Pipe, CL200 1,000 Feet JMM Napco $ 10.58 $ 10,580.00 9 1@'Pipe, DR-18 1,000 Feet JMM Napco $ 16.27 $ 16,270.00 10 20"Pipe,DR-18 1,000 Feet JMM Napco $ 32.87 $ 32,870.00 1 1 24"Pipe,DR-18 1,000 Feet JMM Napco $ 48.17 $ 48,170.00 Total $ 575,942.00
HD Supply Waterworks Item Description Estimated Quantity Brand Untit Price Ext. Price 1 2" Pipe, 20'joints 1,000 Feet N.America;JM,PW $ 0.50 $ 500.00 2 3" Pipe, 20' joints 100 Feet N.America;JM,PW $ 0.94 $ 94.00 3 4" Pipe, CL200 100 Feet N.America;JM,PW $ 2.73 $ 273.00 4 6" Pipe, CL200 10,000 Feet N.America;JM,PW $ 5.61 $ 56,100.00 5 8" Pipe, CL200 10,000 Feet N.America;JM,PVV $ 9.64 $ 96,400.00 6 12" Pipe, CL200 10,000 Feet N.America;JM,PW $ 19.49 $ 194,900.00 7 16" Pipe, DR-18 10,000 Feet N.America;JM,PW $ 28.75 $ 287,500.00 8 10" Pipe, CL200 1,000 Feet N.America;JM,PW $ 11.15 $ 11,150.00 9 IPPipe, DR-18 1,000 Feet N.America;JM,PW $ 17.19 $ 17,190.00 10 20"Pipe,DR-18 1,000 Feet N.America;JM,PW $ 34.58 $ 34,580.00 1 1 24"Pipe,DR-18 1,000 Feet N.America;JM,PW $ 50.58 $ 50,580.00 Total $ 749,267.00 COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: Subject: MOTIONS 02/20//07 Consideration to award contract FY07-052 for tire repair services to the low bidders, Tire Centers, Laredo, Texas and Beltran's Road Service, Laredo, Texas. This contract is based on the lowest cost format utilizing service call rate, after hour rate, holiday rates, and tire repair rate. City departments will be able to contact the vendors for passenger vehicle, heavy truck, and construction equipment tire repairs. The term of this contract will be for a one year period with an option to extend this contract for one additional one year term. Funding is available in the Fleet budget.
I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Horacio De Leon, Jessica Hein, Communications and Support Services Assistant City Manager Department Director Francisco Meza, Purchasing Agent
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None.
, BACKGROUND: The City received five (5) bids for awarding an annual supply contract for tire repair services for a period of one year. Bid notices were sent to five local vendors. This contract is based on the lowest cost format utilizing a service call rate, after hour rate, holiday rate and tire repair rate. The Staff has reviewed the repair rate of approximately 20 different tire sizes from these vendors is recommending Tire Centers, Laredo, Texas as the primary contract vendor and Beltran's Road Service, Laredo, Texas as the secondary contract vendor.
A complete bid summary is attached. The summary lists all the types of rates that are included in this service.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funds for this contact are available from the Fleet Department. The purpose of this contract is to establish prices for the commodities or services needed, should the City need to purchase these commodities or services. The City's obligation for performance of an annual supply contract beyond the current fiscal year is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payments for the contract purchases can be made. If no funds are appropriated and budgeted during the next fiscal year, this contract becomes null and void.
Account number: 593-28 10-533-2077
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DATE: SUBJECT: MOTIONS 02/20/07 Consideration to award of supply contract number FY07-043 to the following LOW BIDDERS: Leyendecker Materials, Laredo, Texas in the estimated amount of $1,543,750.00, for the purchase of asphalt (F.0.B plant), black base (F.0.B plant), flexible base (F.O.B plant), sand (F.0.B plant and site delivered), and gravel (F.0.B plant and site delivered) ; Brothers Materials, Laredo, Texas in the estimated amount of $96,450.00 for the purchase of asphalt (site delivered), flexible base (site delivered) and black base (site delivered); City Readv Mix, Laredo, Texas in the estimated amount of $229,500.00, for the purchase of ready mix cement Site Delivered); Ernon Asphalt, Austin, Texas, in the estimated amount $18,446.00, for the purchase of asphalt oils and emulsions (F.0.B plant and site delivered). These will be the primary vendors for the purchase of materials required for all city paving and construction projects. The term of this contract is for a one year period and is subject to the availability of funds. All materials are purchased on an as needed basis utilizing the Public Works Department, Utilities Department, and construction projects budgets.
INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Horacio De Leon, Rogelio Rivera, P.E., City Engineer Assistant City Manager Alejandro Labrada, Public Works Department Director Carl Schwing, Utilities Department Director Francisco Meza, Purchasing Agent PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None.
BACKGROUND: Bids were accepted for awarding contracts for the purchase of materials used in street paving, street reconstruction, and general repair projects for all City departments. These materials consist of asphalt, black base, flexible base, ready mix concrete, sand, and oils and emulsions. Bid pricing is requested on F.O.B. job site delivery of materials and F.O.B. picked up by City trucks at the material provider's plant. All bids must be submitted with a certified laboratory test report to assure compliance with City requirements. The Engineering Department and the Public Works Department have reviewed all bids received.
The bids specifications include a provision for securing materials from a secondary vendor if the contract vendor cannot hlfill the City's delivery requirements. A complete bid tabulation is attached for your review.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: These materials are used by city departments required for all city paving, repair and construction projects.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that contracts be awarded to the low bidders. Contract Award Summary
Leyendecker Material Contract Award Asphalt Type D, F.O.B. Plant $ 1,000,000.00 Asphalt Cold Laid, F.O.B. Plant $ 90,000.00 MC-30, F.O.B. Plant $ 13,750.00 Flexible base, F.O.B. Plant Site $ 10,000.00 Sand, F.O.B. Job Site $ 15,000.00 Sand, F.O.B., Plant $ 10,000.00 Black Base, F.O.B. Plant $ 380,000.00 Gravel, F.O.B. Plant Site $ 10,000.00 Gravel, F.O.B. Job Site $ 15,000.00 $1,543,750.00
City Ready Mix Contract Award Class A concrete % 195,000.00 Class C concrete $ 34,500.00 $ 229,500.00
Brothers Materials Contract Award Asphalt Type D, F.O.B. Job Site $ 42,850.00 Flexible base, F.O.B., Job site $ 11,500.00 Black Base, F.O.B. Job Site $ 42,100.00 $ 96,450.00
Ergon Asphalt Contract Award MS- 1 or MS-2 ,F.O.B. Plant Site $ 8,850.00 MS-1 or MS-2, F.O.B. Job Site $ 9,596.00 $ 18,446.00
The following items were not bid on by vendors:
Description Flexible base Type A, F.O.B. Job Site NO BID Flexible base Type A, F.O.B., Plant NO BID Flexible base Type B, F.O.B., Plant NO BID MC- 30,F.0.B. delivered NO BID COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: SUBJECT: MOTIONS 02/20/07 Consideration to award annual contract number FY07-045 to the low bidders, A1 & Rob Sales, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated annual amount of $88,865.10, for the purchase of uniform trousers; and V F Imagewear, Inc., Nashville, Tn. in the estimated amount of $79,367.60, for the purchase of uniform shirts for the Police Department. All items will be purchased on an as-needed basis. Funding is available in the Police Department budget.
INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo, Agustin Dovalina 111, Chief of Police Acting City Manager Francisco Meza Jr., Purchasing Agent I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: i None.
BACKGROUND: The City received eight bids for awarding an annual supply contract for the purchase of uniforms for the Police Department. This contract is for the purchase of trousers and shirts used by the department. The Police Department provides uniforms to the officers on a replacement program. The contract term will be for a one year period with an option to renew for one additional year. All uniforms will be purchased on an as need basis.
Trousers Bid Amount A1 & Rob Sales $88,865.10 Tyler Uniforms Inc. $1 17,162.06 Gall's Inc. $129,762.00 Quartermasters $125,373.42 Did not sign bid
ShortILong Sleeve Shirts Bid Amount V F Imagewear, Inc. $79,367.60 Gall's Inc. $91,476.30 Safety & Security $90,3 15.00 International 1% discount if paid within 10 days Howard Uniforms Company $102,527.00 Tyler Uniforms Inc. $103,582.65 Quartermasters $139,904.12 Did not sign bid Champs Uniforms & $149,246.15, Embroidery 7% discount if paid 1 day
Bid Historv 2007 2005/2006 Trousers $60.95 $58.95 L. Sleeve Shirts $28.60 $30.69 S. Sleeve Shirts $24.96 $26.59
I FINANCIAL IMPACT: i I Funds are available in the Police Department's Clothing and Linen line item budget.- I Account Number: 10 1-2366-522-0800 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: I STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that this contract be awarded to the low bidders. I N/A Laredo Police Department Uniform Bid I
AI & Rob Sales V F lmagewear Tyler Uniform. Inc. Gall's InC. Trousers-Sewing of Braid only Fechheimer # 32266 Est. Qty. Unit Cost Total Cost Unit Cost Total Cost Unit Cost Total Cost Unit Cost Total COS! Sizes 28 75 No Bid 6.675.00 29 75 6,675.00 30 75 6.675.00 32 100 8.900.00 33 125 11,125.00 34 125 11,125.00 35 125 11,125.00 36 125 11.125.00 37 125 11,125.00 38 100 8.900.00 40 75 6.675.00 42 75 6.675.00 44 50 4,450.00 46 50 4.450.00 48 25 2.225.00 50 25 2.225.00 52 54 4,806.00 54 54 4.806.00
129,762.00 Short Sleeves ShirtsSizes 14.5-17 No Bid 17.334.00 17.5 4.333.50 18 2.889.00 18.5 4,333.50 19 2.889.00 19.5 2,889.00 20 2,88990 20.5 2.889.00 Long Sleeve Shirts Sizes 14.5-17 20.512.50 17.5 3.282.00 18 3,282.00 18.5 4,102.50 19 1,641.OO 19.5 1.641 .OO 20 1.641 .OO 20.5 1.644.50
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Unit Cost Total Cost Unit Cost Total Cost Unit Cost Total Cost Small 60 No Bid $ 24.96 $ 1.497.60 $ 30.50 $ 1,830.00 $ 28.89 $ 1,733.40 Medlurn 60 $ 24.96 $ 1,497.60 $ 30.50 $ 1.830.00 $ 28.89 $ 1,733.40 Large 30 $ 24.96 $ 748.80 $ 30.50 $ 915.00 $ 28.89 $ 866.70 X-Large 30 $ 24.96 $ 748.80 $ 33.55 $ 1.006.50 $ 28.89 $ 866.70 XX-Large 30 $ 24.96 $ 748.80 $ 33.55 $ 1.006.50 $ 28.89 $ 866.70 Long Sleeves Small 1,969.20 Medium 1.969.20 Large 1,312.80 X-Large 984.60 XX-Large 984.60
13,287.30 91.479.80 Safety 8 Security International Champs Uniforms Howard Uniform Company Quartermasters Trousers-Sewing of Braid only Fechheimer # 32266 Est. Qty. Unit Cost Total Cost Unit Cost Total Cost Unit Cost Total Cost Unit Cost Total Cost Sizes 28 75 No Bid No Bid 29 75 30 75 32 100 33 125 34 125 35 125 36 125 37 125 38 100 40 75 42 75 44 50 46 48 50 52 54
Short Sleeves Shirts-Sizes Est. Qty. 14.5-17 600 17.5 150 18 100 18.5 150 19 100 19.5 100 20 I00 20.5 100 Long Sleeve Shirts Sizes 14.5-17 17.5 18 18.5 19 19.5 20 20.5
Women Shirts Sizes Small 31.49 $ 1.889.40 Medium 31.49 $ 1,889.40 Large 31.49 $ 944.70 X-Large 33.49 $ 1.004.70 XX-Large 33.49 $ 1,004.70 Long Sleeves Small 35.99 $ 2.159.40 Medium 35.99 $ 2,159.40 Large 35.99 $ 1,439.60 X-Large 37.99 $ 1.139.70 XX-Large 37.99 $ 1.139.70 Did not sign bid 1% within 10 days $ 13.631.00 $ 105.195.20 COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: SUBJECT: MOTIONS 2/20/07 Consideration to award a contract to Sungard H.T.E. Inc., Lake Mary, FL., for the purchase of Click2Gov an online e-commerce system in the total amount of $86,409.00. This system will allow for payment of water utilities, property taxes, and parking tickets with a major credit card or recurring bank draft via the internet. Funding is available in the 2006 Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation bond I proceeds. INITIATED BY: I STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo, Beto Ramirez, Information Technology and Acting City Manager Telecommunication Services Director Elizabeth Martinez, Tax Assessor Collector Roberto Murillo, Traffic Safety Department Director Francisco Meza, Purchasing Agent
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
BACKGROUND: Staff is requesting authorization to award a contract to Sungard H.T.E., for the purchase and installation of an internet e-commerce system for tax, utilities and parking payments. This system interfaces with the City's Sungard H.T.E. governmental software system and will allow for payments to be paid at the convenience of the customer, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Utility Billing Property Tax Parking Tickets Bills paid online using a major credit card Bills paid online using a major credit Bills paid online using a major credit or recurring bank draft; card. card. Customer account information including Valuation information on current and Real time access to parking ticket account status and balance, last bill sent, historical data including exemptions, information. and last payment received. descriptions and amounts Consumption summary information for Account activity such as detailed each meter, including last reading, average account history information, daily usage, and period usage. Also including payments, bills, credits, or provides a comparison of service adjustments. consumption over a three-year period.
In order to provide this convenience to our customers, a convenience fee can be assessed to offset the cost of credit card and bank processing fees. An ordinance will be introduced at a later date to establish the convenience fees. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding is available from 2006 PPFCO bond proceeds. Account number: 401-9862-5 15-9003
Application License fee Installation Fees Annual Maintenance Fees Click2Gov Core Module $6,385.00 $3,000.00 $1,280.00 Click2Gov CX (Utilities) $20,580.00 $1,800.00 $4,120.00 C2G Credit Card Payment Activation - CX $1,900.00
Click2Gov - TX (Tax)\ r $20.045.00 $1.800.00 $4.0 10.00 C2G Credit Card Payment Activation - TX $1;300.00 Click2Gov - Parking Ticket $17,600.00 $1,800.00 $3,520.00 C@G Credit Card Payment Activation - PT $1,300.00 QRep Catalogs $1,500.00 CD - Version Global Digital Certifcate $1,200.00 Less 10% Discount ($6,73 1.OO) $60,579.00 $12,900.00 $12,930.00 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that this action be authorized. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: SUBJECT: MOTIONS 2/20/07 Consideration to authorize the purchase of one cab and chassis in the total amount of $93,653.00 from Chastang's Bayou City Ford; and one, 23 cubic yard, front loader refuse packer in the total amount of $76,878.00 from Heil of Texas, through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC) cooperative purchasing program's contract pricing. Funding is available in the Solid Waste budget. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Horacio De Leon, Oscar J. Medina, Solid Waste Department Director Assistant City Manager Francisco Meza, Purchasing Agent
I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Authorized participation in the Houston Galveston Area council of 1 Governments cooperative purchasing program. BACKGROUND: Staff is requesting authorization to purchase one cab and chassis with a front loader, refuse collection body through the Houston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC) cooperative purchasing program.
Cab and Chassis - Chastang's Bayou City Ford Qty Unit Price Autocar WX64 1 $93,053.00 HGAC Fee $ 600.00 Grand Total $93,653.00
Refuse Packer - Heil of Texas Qtv Unit Price Heil Durapack 23 yd, front loader refuse unit 1 $76,478.00 HGAC Fee $ 400.00
Grand Total $170,531.00
FINANCIAL: Funding for this equipment is available in the Solid Waste Department's capital outlay budget. I Department Expense Account Amount I Solid Waste - 556-2515-535-9004 $170,531.OO
RECOMMENDATION: STAFF: Staff recommends approval of this motion. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION DATE: SUBJECT: Motion(s) Authorizing the issuance of a request for proposals (RFP) for the Bruni Plaza 02/20/2007 Preservation and Restoration Project, located at 1 120 San Bernardo Ave, as further described as all of Block 194, Eastern Division. Funding is available in the Planning & I Zoning Department Budget. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Keith Selman, Director of Planning & Zoning Keith Selman, Director of Planning & Zoning De~artn~ent De~artment I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None BACKGROUND: Bruni Plaza is designated by the City of Laredo as a Locally Significant Historic Landmark and has a Texas Historical Commission Subject Marker that reads,
"When Juan Fernando de Palacios, Governor of Nuevo Santander, New Spain, designated Laredo as a villa in 1767, he laid out a central plaza as an integral part of the city's plan. During the era of Spanish colonization, the plaza functioned as a place for public meetings. readings of decrees, and corrals for cattle roundups.
The land for this park was set aside in city plats by the Laredo City Council in 1870, and designated as a public plaza. From about 1900, it was known locally as Juarez Plaza, named for the organization Sociedad Mutualista Hijos de Juarez that met west of this block.
In 193 1 the plaza was renamed Bruni Plaza in tribute to prominent Laredo citizen Antonio Mateo Bruni. Born in Italy in 1856, Bruni came to Laredo in 1877 and established a mercantile business. A civic leader, Bruni was elected to the City Council in 1886, and to the County Commission in 1894. His other enterprises included holdings in real estate and ranching.
1 Bruni contributed to the beautification of the plaza, and after his death in 193 1. his will provided funds for its care. The site continues to serve as a community gathering place. (1997)" PROJECT OBJECTIVE: The objective of the project is to produce guidelines and provide oversight for the preservation and restoration of Bruni Plaza. Included in the objective of the project is the following: 1. Evaluation of existing conditions. 2. Provide an action plan for rehabilitation, preservation, and restoration.
] 3. Development of implementation strategies.- 4. Identify sources for replacement materials and provide oversight of manufactured samples and materials. 5. Analyze all existing nlaterials and paint pigmentation for replication where necessary. 6. Compile a list of tile providers and qualified subcontractors. 7. Identify potential funding sources. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION 2/20/07 Refund of property tax in the amount of $624.07 payable to The Laredo National Bank due to an erroneous payment. Account # 938-5000 1-020.
L INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: CYNTHIA COLLAZO, ELIZABETH MARTINEZ ACTING CITY MANAGER TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR
I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
City Council has previously approved requests for refunds over $500.00 as required by State Law.
BACKGROUND:
Every month the Webb County Appraisal District submits to the City of Laredo changes in values certified by the WCAD Review Board. Some of these changes require tax refunds be issued due to clerical errors, double assessments, over assessments, over 65 exemptions, did not exist on the 1'' of the year, exempt property and combined properties. As per section 26.15 (f) of the Texas Property Tax Code, "If a correction decreases the tax liability of a property owner after the owner has paid the tax, the taxing unit shall refund to the property owner the difference between the tax paid and the tax legally due. As per Section 31.1 1 ( c ) of the Texas Property Tax Code, "An application for a refund must be made within three years after the date of the payment or the taxpayer waives the right to the refund." A taxpayer may request a refund if an overpayment or an erroneous payment was made. As per Section 42.43 (a) of the Texas Property Tax Code, "If the final determination of an appeal that decreases a property owner's tax liability occurs after the property owner has paid hisher taxes, the taxing unit shall refund to the property owner the difference between the amount of taxes paid and amount of taxes for which the property owner is liable.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The City of Laredo will refund an amount of $624.07. It will be paid from line item RevenueLJnapplied Payments. Account # 10 1-0000-222-0300.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: I I Approval of these refunds as detailed above. / &F.&g&y City of Laredo Tax Office R~~~Y~LCE# Tax Assessor - Collector P.O. Box 6548 1110 Houston St. Laredo, Texas 78042 FOR ACCTS. PAYABLE ONLY Tax Refund Application XXXX 101-0000-222-0300 (DEF.REV.)
In order to apply for a tax refund, the following information must be provided by the taxpayer:
Identification of property: Name: Tuexi Eduardo M & WF Maria I Address: 3404 Eucalyptus CityIStatelZip: Laredo, TX 78043
Refund payable to: Name: The Laredo National Bank Attn: Records Manasement Dept. Address: P.O. BOX 59 CityIStatelZip: Laredo, TX 78042-0059 Account Number: 938-50001-020 Tax Acct ID: 541000 Legal Desc: Lot 2 Blk 1 North Heishts II
Payment of Taxes: Year for which Date of the Amount of Tax refund refund is requested tax payment taxes paid requested ...... ------2006 12/27/2006 $ 874.47 $ 624.07
( Total Refund $ 624.071 Taxpayer's reason for refund (attach supporting documentation): Account was paid in error by The Laredo National Bank on 12/27/06, ck #5053996907. Refund will be sent to the bank and an outstandinq balance letter will be sent to property owner.
"I hereby apply for the refund of the above-described taxes and certify that the information I have given on this form is true and correct."
As per LNBlRecords Mgmt Dept. request 01/23/07 Signature Date
01/23/07 Date
Determination for tax refund: / Approval Disapproval
\ Any person who makes a false entry upon the foregoing record shall be subject to one of the following penalties; 1. Imprisonment of not more than 10 years nor less than 2 years andlor a fine of not more than $5,000 or both such fine and imprisonment: 2. Confinement in jail for a term up to Iyear or a fine not to exceed $2,000 or both such fine and imprisonment as set forth in section 37.10 Penal Code. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION 02/20/2007 Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of January 2007, represents an increase of $184,338.32. These adjustments are determined by Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders.
I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: CYNTHIA COLLAZO, ELIZABETH MARTINEZ ACTING CITY MANAGER I TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: I Approves tax roll each year. 1 BACKGROUND: Under Section 26.09, Calculation of Tax, paragraph (e) of the Texas Property Tax Code, "the Assessor shall enter the amount of tax determined as provided by this section in the appraisal roll and submit it to the governing body of the unit for approval. The appraisal roll with amount of tax entered as approved by the governing body constitutes the unit's tax roll. It was the recommendation of the City Attorney and the Tax Collections Attorney, that adjustments be approved each month, in addition to the tax roll being accepted with adjustments.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Potential revenues will increase due to a increase in levy in the amount of $184,338.32.
I COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: I STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1 Approval PREPARED 2/01/07, 10:20:15 TAX ADJUSTMENT LISTING PAGE 41 PROGRAM TX420L 1/01/07 - 1/31/07 City of Laredo BY TRANSACTION DATE ...... RECAP TOTALS BY ENTITY/YEAR ENTITY/YR + BASE PAYMT REF PYMT VOID - BASE CR REF +/-TX DUE TRANS FRM TRANS TO ...... UNASSIGNED **** TOTALS INT 04 26.78 INT TOTALS 26.78
OMIT 04 OMIT TOTALS
RB07 02 37020.00 RB07 03 38813.59 RB07 04 35791.96 RB07 05 29030.52 RB07 TOTALS 172428.72 t/ RP05 05 RP05 TOTALS RP06 06 RP06 TOTALS RTN 06 RTN TOTALS SUPP 99 SUPP 01 SUPP 02 SUPP 03 SUPP 04 SUPP 05 SUPP TOTALS SO76 05 -00 .OO -00 .OO .OO SO76 TOTALS .OO .OO .OO -00 .OO TOTALS 245144.64 752.40 7939.89 60579.54- 34880.17
PREPARED 2/01/07, 10:20:15 TAX ADJUSTMENT LISTING PAGE 42 PROGRAM TX420L 1/01/07 - 1/31/07 City of Laredo BY TRANSACTION DATE ...... PAYMENT RECAP TOTALS BY ENTITY/YEAR ENTITY/YR BASE TAX PENALTY INTEREST COLL FEE DISCOUNT UNAPPLIED TOTAL ...... - -.------UNASSIGNED .OO .OO -00 -00 .OO 4906.57 4906.57 TRANSFERS FROM **** TOTALS .OO .00 .OO .OO .OO 4906.57 4906.57 INT TOTALS -00 .OO -00 .OO .OO .OO .OO 60.00 TRANSFERS FROM 39.52- TRANSFERS TO 20.48- TRANSFERS TO 1.00 TRANSFERS FROM 122.71 CREDIT REFUND 15 .3 2 PAYMENT REFUND 122.70 CREDIT REFUND 381.35- TRANSFERS TO 274.29 PAYMENT REFUND 134.25 CREDIT REFUND 163.55 TRANSFERS FROM 163.55- TRANSFERS TO 136.63 CREDIT REFUND 103.32 CREDIT REFUND 917.09 TRANSFERS FROM 1220.11- TRANSFERS TO 249.97 PAYMENT REFUND 9746.47 CREDIT REFUND 13197.44 TRANSFERS FROM 10942.63- TRANSFERS TO 2 12 .82 PAYMENT REFUND 7939.89 PAYMENT VOID 24043.29 CREDIT REFUND 9557.99 TRANSFERS FROM 9491.16- TRANSFERS TO 44739.93 OMIT TOTALS .OO RB07 TOTALS RP05 TOTALS RP06 06 273.00 CREDIT REFUND RP06 06 11.15- TRANSFERS TO RP06 TOTALS 261.85 RTN TOTALS .OO SUPP 01 SUPP 02 SUPP 03 SUPP 04 SUPP 05 SUPP 05 SUPP TOTALS SO76 05 2263.77 2263.77 TRANSFERS FROM SO76 TOTALS 2263.77 2263.77
TOTALS 13716.74 J 30319.02 43572.46 PREPARED 2/01/07, 10:20:15 TAX ADJUSTMENT LISTING PAGE 46 PROGRAM TX4 2 0L 1/01/07 - 1/31/07 City of Laredo BY. TRANSACTIONilkT~ ...... RECAP TOTALS BY ADJUSTMENT CODE ADJ CODE + BASE PAYMT REF PYMT VOID - BASE CR REF +/-TX DUE TRANS FRM TRANS TO ...... AGPN 225.11 .00 .Oo .OO -00 -00 -00 .OO AGRB 201069.33 .00 -00 .OO .OO .OO .OO .OO AGUS .OO .OO .OO 2252.04- .OO .OO 2431.46 2431.46- APCR .OO .OO .OO .OO .OO .OO 2875.83 2875.83- CBR .OO 249.97 .OO -00 34880.17 -00 .OO -00 CE 13.95 .OO .OO .OO -00 .OO 35.38 35.38- CLOS .OO .OO 1041.50 .OO -00 .OO .OO .OO DNE .OO .OO .OO 469.79- .OO .OO .OO .OO ENV 1569.00 .OO .OO .OO .OO .OO .OO .OO EP .00 .OO .OO 9789.95- .OO .OO 20.41 20.41- IFRZ 26.78 .OO .OO .OO .OO .OO .OO .OO LHS .OO -00 .OO 161.09- .OO .OO 314.74 314 -74- OMIT 41050.45 .OO .OO .OO .OO .OO 7165.61 7165.61- OTAX 267.79 .OO .OO .OO .OO .OO .OO .OO OTHR .OO .OO 5042.62 .OO .OO .OO 1705.86 1705.86- OV65 .OO .OO .OO 8950.08- .OO -00 .OO .OO PR .OO 502.43 -00 .OO .OO .OO .OO .OO PROT .OO .OO .00 28762.02- .Oo .00 .00 .00 RTN 200.00 -00 -00 .OO .OO -00 382.20 382.20- SCE 125.28 .OO -00 37.96- -00 .OO .OO -00 SDNE .OO .OO .OO 353.28- .OO .OO 3348.70 3348.70- SENV 594.34 -00 -00 .OO .OO .OO .OO -00 SEP .OO -00 -00 6454 -16- .OO -00 -00 .OO SO6 5 .OO -00 .OO 3187.31- .OO .OO 129.93 129.93- SPLT 2.61 .OO .OO 2.61- .OO .OO 1029.27 1029.27- STOP -00 .OO 1855.77 .OO .OO .OO -00 .OO SVET .OO -00 .OO 47.78- -00 .OO 1005 -87 1005.87- TRNF VET TOTALS PREPARED 2/01/07, 10:20:15 TAX ADJUSTMENT LISTING PAGE 49 PROGRAM TX4 2 0L 1/01/07 - 1/31/07 City of Laredo BY TRANSACTION DATE ...... PAYMENT RECAP TOTALS BY YEAR/ADJUSTMENT CODE YR/ADJ...... CODE BASE TAX PENALTY INTEREST COLL FEE DISCOUNT UNAPPLIED TOTAL UNASSIGNED .OO .OO -00 .OO .OO 871.60 871.60 TRANSFERS FROM UNASSIGNED .oo .oo .oo .00 .OO 4034.97 4034.97 TRANSFERS FROM 06 TOTALS .OO .OO .OO .OO .OO 4906.57 4906.57 93 OTHR 60.00 TRANSFERS FROM 93 OTHR 39.52- TRANSFERS TO 93 TOTALS 20.48 94 OTHR 10.61- .OO 20.48- TRANSFERS TO 94 TOTALS 10.61- .oo 20.48- 97 TRNF .40 .05 .43 -12 .OO .OO 1.00 TRANSFERS FROM 97 TOTALS .40 -05 .43 .12 .OO -00 1.00 99 TOTALS .OO -00 .OO .OO .OO .OO .OO 00 CBR 122.71 CREDIT REFUND 00 TOTALS 122.71 01 CBR 01 OTHR 01 PR 01 TRNF 01 TOTALS 02 APCR TRANSFERS TO 02 CBR CREDIT REFUND 02 OTHR TRANSFERS FROM 02 OTHR TRANSFERS TO 02 PR PAYMENT REFUND 02 TRNF TRANSFERS FROM 02 TRNF TRANSFERS TO 02 TOTALS 03 CBR CREDIT REFUND 03 TRNF TRANSFERS TO 03 TOTALS 04 TRANSFERS FROM 04 TRANSFERS TO 04 APCR TRANSFERS FROM 04 APCR TRANSFERS TO 04 CBR CREDIT REFUND 04 OTHR TRANSFERS FROM 04 OTHR TRANSFERS TO 04 TRNF TRANSFERS TO 04 TOTALS 0 5 TRANSFERS FROM 0 5 TRANSFERS TO 05 APCR TRANSFERS FROM 05 APCR TRANSFERS TO PREPARED 2/01/07, 10:20:15 TAX ADJUSTMENT LISTING PAGE 50 PROGRAM TX420L 1/01/07 1/31/07 City of Laredo BY. T&SACTIO~-- DATE ...... PAYMENT RECAP TOTALS BY YEAR/ADJUSTMENT CODE YR/ADJ CODE BASE TAX PENALTY INTEREST COLL FEE DISCOUNT UNAPPLIED TOTAL ...... 05 CBR .OO 22.63 11.69 33.44 -00 182.21 249.97 PAYMENT REFUND 05 CBR .OO .OD .Oo .OO .OO 9944.27 9944.27 CREDIT REFUND 05 OTHR 522.21 62.62 52.19 95.50 .OO .OO 732.52 TRANSFERS FROM 05 OTHR 539.67- 64.76- 43.17- 97.14- .OO .OO 744.74- TRANSFERS TO 05 TRNF 150.26 34.31 15.42 27.36 .OO 4112.02 4339.37 TRANSFERS FROM 05 TRNF 4616.64- 175.39- 99.32- 193.41- .OO 197.80- 5282.56- TRANSFERS TO 05 TOTALS 3863.10 145.87- 67.39- 134.25- .OO 6051.92 9567.51
APCR APCR CBR CLOS PAYMENT VOID OTHR PAYMENT VOID OTHR TRANSFERS TO PR PAYMENT REFUND STOP PAYMENT VOID TRNF TRANSFERS FROM TRNF TRANSFERS TO TOTALS
TOTALS 13716.74 168.47- 126.79- 168.04- .OO 30319.02 43572.46 PREPARED 2/01/ TAX PERIOD-TO-DATE RECAP PAGE PROGRAM TX450L 1/01/07 - 1/31/07 UPDATED THRU 1/31/07 GEO - BASED City of Laredo TAX YEAR 2006 ALL ROLL CODES ALL ENTITIES <------TRANSACTIONS THIS PERIOD -- PREVIOUS ORIGINAL ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS NET ENDING BALANCES TRANSACTIONS TO ORIGINAL TO PREVIOUS ADJUSTMENTS BALANCES
CHARGES LEVIED - CHARGES PAID +/- ADJUSTMENTS TO UNPAID CHARGES = OUTSTANDING CHARGES
OTHER PAID: PENALTY INTEREST COLLECTION FEE DISCOUNT UNAPPLIED DEFERRED TOTAL PAID 19,039,363.55 23,494,253.99 5,749.50- 26,775.18- 32,524.68- 42,501,092.86 PREPARED 2/01/07, 8:31:47 TAX PERIOD-TO-DATE RECAP PAGE 71 PROGRAM TX450L 1/01/07 - 1/31/07 UPDATED THRU 1/31/.07 GEO-BASED City of Laredo FINAL TOTALS ALL ROLL CODES 7iT.T. ENTTTTES <------TRANSACTIONS------THIS- .- - - PERIOD- -.. ------> PREVIOUS ORIGINAL ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS NET- ENDING ...... BALANCES TRANSACTIONS TO ORIGINAL TO PREVIOUS ADJUSTMENTS BALANCES
CHARGES LEVIED - CHARGES PAID +/- ADJUSTMENTS TO UNPAID CHARGES = OUTSTANDING CHARGES
FEE
TOTAL PAID 470,692,813.03 23,909,273.66 5,749.50- 37,822.96- 43,572.46- 494,558,514.23 COUNCIL COMMUN1CATION
[ DATE: ( SUBJECT: MOTION 1 02/20/07 Consideration to approve a contract with Selectron Technologies, Inc., Portland, OR., in the total amount of $72,290.00, for providing a software and hardware Automated Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Customer Service System for the Utility Billing operation. Funding is available in the Utility Billing Division budget. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Horacio De Leon, Elizabeth Martinez, RTA, Tax Assessor Collector Assistant City Manager Carl Schwing, Utilities Director Francisco Meza, Purchasing Agent
I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Approved ordinance 2007-0-01 1 on 2/05/07 appropriating funds for the purchase of the automated interactive voice response customer service system.
I BACKGROUND: I
The purpose of this IVR system is to provide automated telephone service in both English and Spanish that could provide utility balance information, last billing date and amount, last payment and amount, capacity to fax payment history and account status information and credit card processing of payments. Additional benefits include increased speed to obtain any of the customer information or make credit card payments without having to speak to a Customer Service Representative.
The City solicited requests for proposals for an automated interactive voice response customer service system and received three responses. Staff evaluated all three proposals and is recommending that a contract be awarded to Selectron Technologies, Inc. This vendor provided the best solution based on pricing and compatibility with our SunGard H.T.E. utility billing software.
In order to provide the convenience of using credit cards for payments to our customers, we will be passing along the cost of providing this service to our customers. The cost consists of credit card fees and bank processing fees. An ordinance will be introduced at a later date to establish the convenience fees.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funds for this contract are available from the following line item budget:
Utilities Department, Utility Billing Division - Computer Hardware Account Number: 557-4 1 15-53 5-9002
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that this contract be approved. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION DATE: I SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2007-0- ~/f AUTHORTZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE FY 2007 FEDERAL PLANNING FUNDS (PL112) IN THE AMOUNT OF $480,039.00 AND AMENDING THE CITY OF LAREDO'S 2006-2007 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO MATCH PL112'S BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUES BY $168,544.00 AND EXPENDITURES BY $168,244.00. THE PL112 FUNDS COME FROM THE 2006- 2007 APPROVED UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM (UPWP). INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo, Interim City Manager Keith Selman, Director of Planning PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None. BACKGROUND: The Unified Planning Work Program describes and schedules work to be undertaken by the MPO during the 2006-2007 fiscal period. The period of authorization is from October 1,2006 to September 30,2007 for activities outlined in the approved 2007 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). The proposed amended budget has the following funding sources: FHWA (PL112) $412,620 FTA (Section 5303) $67,4 19 Total $480,039 FINANCIAL IMPACT: The following line items shall be increased accordingly:
Description Ori~inalBudget Proposed Amendment Amended Budget
Revenues: FTA (5303) $67,4 19 $0 FHWA (PL 11 2) $244,376 $168,244 Total $3 1 1,795 $1 68,244
Expenditures: Personnel $44,528 $0 Materials & Supplies $4,750 $0 Contractual Services $262,2 17 $168,544 Total $3 11,495 $168,544
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable. Staff recommends approval. ORDINANCE NO. 2007-0-
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE N 2007 FEDERAL PLANNING FUNDS (PL112) IN THE AMOUNT OF $480,039.00 AND AMENDING THE CITY OF LAREDO'S 2006-2007 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO MATCH PL112'S BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUES BY $168,544.00 AND EXPENDITURES BY $168,244.00. THE PL112 FUNDS COME FROM THE 2006-2007 APPROVED UNIFLED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM (UPWP).
Whereas, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) of 2005 authorizes funds to be made available to Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) and the City of Laredo is the fiscal agent for the Laredo MPO; and,
Whereas, the federal share payable for authorized activities is 80% of allowable costs and Sections 221.003 and 201.703 of the Texas Transportation Code authorize the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to provide the necessary in-kind match of 20% of allowable costs; and,
Whereas, the UPWP describes and schedules the work to be undertaken by the Laredo MPO during the 2006-2007 fiscal period; and,
Whereas, on Aupst 1,2006, the Laredo MPO approved the FY 2007 UPWP which totaled $480,039.00 in planning funds; and,
Whereas, on October 27, 2006, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and TxDOT approved FY 2007 UPWP in full.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1: AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE FY 2007 FEDERAL PLANNING FUNDS (PL 1 12) IN THE AMOUNT OF $480,039 .OO AND AMENDING THE CITY OF LAREDO'S 2006-2007 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO MATCH PLll2'S BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUES BY $168,544.00 AND EXPENDITURES BY $1 68,244.00. THE PL112 FUNDS COMES FROM THE 2006-2007 APPROVED UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM (UPWP). Section 2: The following line items are increased accordingly:
Description Original Budget Pro~osedAmendment Amended Budget
Revenues: FTA (5303) $67,4 19 $0 FHW A (PL 112) $244,376 $168,244 TOTAL $31 1,795 $168,244
Expenditures: Personnel $44,528 $0 Materials & Supplies $4,750 $0 Contractual Services $262.21 7 $168,544 TOTAL $31 1,495 $168,544
Section 3 : This ordinance shall become effective as and from the date of passage.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS DAY OF 2007.
RAUL G. SALINAS MAYOR
ATTEST:
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY
APPROWD AS TO FORM: VALEF&A ACEVEDO COUNCIL CONIhIUNICATION SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE Approving the public sale of a tract of land containing 88.6913-acres, more or less, legally described as Lot Numbers One (I), Two (2), and Three (3), in Block Number Two (2), Laredo International Airport Passenger Terminal Subdivision, as per Plat recorded in Volume 16, pages 45-47, Webb County Plat Records and authorizing the City Manager to execute all conveyance documents to sole bidder Laredo Town Center, L.P. in the amount of $1 5,865,000.00; the Laredo Town Center bid offer is subject to the closing being held sixty (60) days after City Council award of the sale instead of the thirty (30) days specified in the bid specifications, and further contingent upon Laredo Town Center receiving clear title to the subject property, and providing for effective
I INITIATED BY: Rafael Garcia STAFF SOURCE: Jose L. Flores Assistant City Manager Airport Director PREVIOUS ACTION: On November 6,2006, City Council authorized the solicitation of bids for a public sale of the subject property.
BACKGROUND:
One (sole) bid meeting the minimum required offer was received on Thursday, February 15,2007 in the amount of $1 5,865,000.00. The minimum bid amount required of $1 5,860,565.00 was determined by appraisal. The bid received from Laredo Town Center, L.P. exceeded the minimum bid required by $4,435.00.
he sale is subject to an existing Lease Agreement between the City of Laredo, as LESSOR and Laredo own Center, L.P., as LESSEE. The sole bid is from Laredo Town Center, L.P. the current tenant to the property. Laredo Town Center, L.P. acquires and the lease is extinguished.
he Laredo Town Center bid is subject to the following contingency. That the closing be held sixty (60) days after award of the bid instead of the thirty (30) days specified in the bid specifications. And further contingent upon Laredo Town Center receiving clear title to the property. I believe that the two contingencies noted above are reasonable and recommend that City Council approve the public sale subject o the two contingencies.
IFINANCIAL: Airport Revenue Account - Sale of Land 242-0000-374- 1000 $15,865,000.00.
CONINIITTEE RECOMRIENDATION: STAFF RECONINIENDATION: On September 19,2006 the Airport Advisory Committee Approval of this ordinance. recommended the solicitation of bids and public sale of the subject property. On Tuesday, February 20,2007 the Committee will consider a recommendation to award sale to Laredo Town Center, L.P.