City Council Meeting A-2007-R-12 City Council Chambers 1110 Houston Street Laredo, Texas 78040 June 18, 2007 5:30 P.M

CITY OF LAREDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING A-2007-R-12 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 JUNE 18, 2007 5:30 P.M.

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I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. ROLL CALL

IV. MINUTES Approval of the minutes of February 5, 2007, February 20, 2007 and February 26, 2007.

V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

Recognitions

a. Recognizing Jonathon Edward Leyendecker, a former Alexander High School student, for earning the All American honors in a National Golf Tournament which was held in Fishers, Indiana.

b. Recognition of Odie Arambula, of the Laredo Morning Times for being an outstanding journalist and for his contributions to public service.

c. Recognition of Gerardo Rodriguez, of the Parks and Recreation Department on his selection as June 2007 employee of the month.

Communiqués

a. Invitation from Miss Laredo Lynn Marie Williams and Miss Laredo Teen Lauren Nicole Guzman to the Miss Texas USA® Final Pageant Show scheduled at the Laredo Entertainment Center on July 1, 2007 at 8:00 p.m.

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

VII. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

1. A. Request by Council Member Mike Garza

1. Discussion with possible action regarding the practice or policy of hiring of personnel with criminal history.

2. Discussion with possible action to provide assistance to the Webb County Medical Examiner’s Office.

3. Report from the Police Department on the usage of BB/Airsoft guns within the city limits, with possible action.

B. Request by Council Member Juan Ramirez

1. Discussion with possible action to convert two (2) out of the existing (4) meters located at the 200 Block of Flores Street on the west side to be designated as Reserved Parking spaces to be used by citizens paying their delinquent city taxes.

2. Discussion with possible action regarding the parking on sidewalk violations and the number of citations issued by Police Officers city wide. (Co-sponsored by Mayor Raul G. Salinas)

VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS

2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Annual Budget of the Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Division (EMS) by accepting a donation of $2,000.00 from Wal-Mart Stores, $250.00 from the Laredo National Bank, $200.00 from Dr. Joe Castellano, $150.00 from GNC Stores, $100.00 from House Calls Home Health, and $885.00 from the International Bank of Commerce and therein appropriating said funds for the purchase of educational promotional materials utilized for the 1st Annual Youth Bike Rodeo held on June 2, 2007 for the Laredo Fire Department EMS Division. These donations were provided from local businesses who wanted to promote health and safety awareness for local youth.

3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $70,000.00 in funds from the Texas 2 Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to operate and maintain three continuous air monitoring stations (CAMS) by the City of Laredo Health Department for the term period beginning September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2008.

4. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $504,334.00. The revenues are from lease purchase proceeds related to the financing of twenty-five (25) unmarked police patrol units for the Laredo Police Department as approved by Resolution 2007-R-043 on June 4, 2007.

5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a contribution from N.W. House, Inc., in the amount of $14,500.00 and to amend the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the General Fund and transferring out by appropriating revenues in the same amount in the Capital Improvement Projects Fund for improvements of the Robert Muller Park located in the Indian Sunset Subdivision.

6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Inscorp Plat, located at 5904 San Bernardo Avenue, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. The proposed use is commercial. District VII

7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 2.01 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located east of Interstate Highway 35 and North of Shiloh Drive, from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. The proposed use is multi-family, townhouse/condominium development. District VI

8. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1A and 2A, Metex Plaza, located at 4610 San Bernardo Avenue, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. The proposed use is for an amusement redemption machine establishment. District VII

9. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 32, Block 5, Chaparral Village Subdivision, Unit IIA, located at 519 E. Calton Road, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. The proposed use is for a ceramic tile showroom. District V 3

10. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 29.27 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at 4500 Avenida Los Presidentes, from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1A (Single- Family Reduced Area District). The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. The proposed use is for single-family residential. District I

11. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1, 2 and 2 acres out of Lot 3, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located at 8002, 8006 and 8010 River Bank Drive, from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District). The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. The proposed is for commercial use. District VII

12. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the West 53 feet of Lot 1, Block 821, Western Division, located at 3119 Santa Maria Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial of the zone change. The proposed use is for a car lot. District VIII

13. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 7, Block 6, Moonlight Subdivision, located at 2101 Puscas Court, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District). The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial of the zone change. The proposed use is for a parking lot. District I

14. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning .72 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at 18211 F.M. 1472, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial of the zone change. The proposed use is for truck services. District VII

(Recess) (Press Availability)

IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

15. Authorizing the City Manager to convey the 3,858.36 square feet of land as described in Exhibit “A” out of former Malinche Avenue between Pecan and Santa Clara Streets to Raul Peña and Omar Gabriel Peña for $8,680.00; and partially amending Ordinance No. 94-O-050, on the same subject to reflect that the grantee herein, rather than being Juan Manuel Zapata, are the present abutting owners, Raul Peña and Omar Gabriel Peña; and providing for an effective date. 4

16. Amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article II Administration & Enforcement, Division 2, Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, Section 19-51. Duty, Function of the Code of Ordinances of the functions and duties of the Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee providing for an effective date and publication.

17. An ordinance amending Chapter 30 (Taxation) Section 4 (Credit Card Processing Fee) of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinance clarifying conditions under which a credit card payment convenience fee will apply and amending the fee from 1.8% to 3% of the transaction amount, thus assessing a fee which is in line with the other taxing units.

18. Extending the contract with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Outreach extending the grant period through April 30, 2007 and authorizing the City Manager to execute said contract.

X. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES

19. 2007-O-98 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Convention and Visitors Bureau Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $54,000.00 for the All America City Award Program and accepting the donations from various businesses and/or agencies that will help defray the cost of the competition. (As amended)

2007-O-99 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2006-2007 annual budget by reducing the amount by $2,515.00, to reflect the actual amount awarded of $165,085.00, as per federal mandate to the Texas Department of State Health Services funding to the Tuberculosis Prevention & Control Federal Project of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.

2007-O-100 Amending the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 budget by allocating the Utility Late Fees and appropriating revenues and expenses in the amount of $90,000.00 to the Utility Billing Division provided by projected increases in the Utility Late Fees. The funds will be used in the Bank Service Fees line item to pay for the increased costs of fees for credit card payments made by the Utilities’ customers.

2007-O-101 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Colonias Project, Wastewater and Water Annual Budgets by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $277,357.00 from the Water & Wastewater Fund and

5 appropriating the transfer in and expenditure in the amount of $277,357.00 for the Colonias Project Fund.

2007-O-102 Amending the City of Laredo fiscal year 2007 Waterworks and Sewer System Operating Funds and 2007 Waterworks and Sewer Revenue Bond Fund budgets by appropriating a draw down of $334,800.00 and $1,319,000.00 respectively from the opening balance and appropriating it for Machinery and Equipment acquisition. The Operating Funds will be reimbursed from the proceeds of a proposed 2007 Waterworks and Sewer Revenue Bonds.

2007-O-103 Amending the City of Laredo fiscal year 2007 Debt Service Fund and 2007 Certificate of Obligation Fund Budgets by appropriating a draw down of $6,000,000.00 from the opening balance and appropriating it for Machinery and Equipment acquisition. Debt Service Fund will be reimbursed from the proceeds of a proposed 2007 Certificate of Obligation Bond.

2007-O-104 Amending the City of Laredo fiscal year 2007 Solid Waste Operating Fund and 2007 Solid Waste Revenue Bond Fund Budgets by appropriating a draw down of $2,814,720.00 from the opening balance and appropriating it for Machinery and Equipment acquisition. Solid Waste Operating Fund will be reimbursed from the proceeds of a proposed 2007 Solid Waste Revenue Bond.

2007-O-105 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2006-2007 approved Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Positions for the Utilities Department by creating five (5) Water Conservation Inspectors under the Water Conservation Program for a total estimated salary expense of $55,364.71. Funds are available in the Water Availability Fund.

2007-O-106 Accepting a grant and amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2006-2007 budget by increasing revenues in the amount of $54,445.00 and increasing expenditures in the amount of $57,885.00 to reflect the actual grant amount of $679,130.00 awarded by the Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), at no cost to the City, to fund the Laredo Financial Task Force. Funds will be used to pay personnel salaries, travel and operational expenses from January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.

2007-O-107 Accepting a grant awarded and amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Budget by decreasing expenditures in the amount of $828.00 to reflect the actual grant amount of $99,916.00 awarded by the Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), at no cost to the City, to fund the STX Multi-Agency Drug Related Corruption Task Force. Funds will be used to pay 6 overtime, fringe benefits and operational expenses from January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.

2007-O-108 Authorizing the City Manager to accept Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Federal Planning Funds (PL112) in the amount of $30,000.00 and amending the City of Laredo 2006-2007 General Fund Budget to match PL112 Budget by increasing revenues by $30,000.00 and expenditures by $30,000.00. The PL112 funds come from the 2006-2007 approved Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP).

XI. RESOLUTIONS

20. 2007-R-049 Authorizing the City Manager to sign a contract with Killam Development, Ltd, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit “D” to this resolution by, which A. Killam conveys to the City two parcels described in Exhibits 1 and 2 of Exhibit “A”, which is a copy of the gift deed; and B. Killam agrees to contribute the sum of $150,000.00 toward the cost of the widening and traffic signalization project at Winfield/Alexander & Del Mar Boulevard, when the work is done; and C. The City agrees to begin the work within two (2) years of date; and D. The City agrees to do the work as outlined in Section G of the contract; and E. The City will provide street cuts at three (3) locations shown on Exhibit “B” of the contract; and The City accepts the donation of two parcels for use in the widening and traffic signalization project on Del Mar Boulevard.

21. 2007-R-050 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a final grant application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Cooperative Agreement for FY 2007-2008. The funding from this grant will provide a sustainable benefit to the health and the environment of the community.

XII. MOTIONS

22. Authorizing the City Manager to (1) terminate the City’s 2005 Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) contract with Sacred Heart Children’s Home for $33,807.65 in un-expensed funds; (2) award $15,630.00 of the 2005 ESG funds to Casa de Misericordia for the operation of its shelter; and (3) award $18,177.65 to the Laredo Homeless Coalition for operation of the Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Resource Center.

23. Consideration to award contract 07-110 to A-1 Dry Cleaners, Laredo, TX in the estimated annual amount of $57,720.00 for laundry dry cleaning services for uniformed police officers for a term of one year with an option to renew for one additional year; and consideration to award contract FY07- 109 to Holguin Cleaners, Laredo, TX in the estimated amount of $6,900.00 7 for providing laundry dry cleaning services for non uniformed police officers for a period of three (3) months. The City must provide dry cleaning services as a condition of the collective bargaining agreement. Funding is available in the Police Department budget.

24. Consideration to award a six-month supply contract FY07-100 to the low bidders, Leyendecker Oil Company, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated amount of $59,635.18; and Arguindegui Oil Company, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated amount of $10,516.00, for the purchase of lubricants for the Fleet Maintenance Division. The bid pricing will be for a six-month period and all items will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Fund.

25. Consideration to award contract FY07-108 to the lowest bidder, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Laredo, Texas in the estimated annual amount of $25,420.20 for providing automotive batteries for the City’s Fleet. This contract will be for a period of one year. All batteries will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget.

26. Consideration to amend contract FY05-081currently awarded to HD Supply Waterworks, Laredo, Texas in the amount of $31,000.00 for the purchase of water meters for the Utilities Department in order to provide funding for the remainder of the contract term. The proposed amendment would increase the current contract to $143,809.21. Funding is available in the Utilities Department’s Budget.

27. Consideration to approve a (3) three-year professional service contract with First Southwest Asset Management Company to perform the arbitrage rebate compliance services for all of the City’s tax-exempt bond issues. The fees are $1,800.00 per computation per year. Funding is available from the interest earnings of each of the respective bond issues.

28. Authorizing the City Manager to grant a Public Fireworks Display Permit at the Laredo Country Club on July 4, 2007 Independence Day at 9:15 p.m. The technician for the display will be Atlas Enterprises

29. Authorizing the City Manager to grant a Public Fireworks display permit at the Veteran’s Field on July 4th Independence Day at 9:15 p.m., for the Laredo Bronco’s Baseball Celebration. The technician for the display will be Atlas Enterprises, Inc. Incorporated and is contingent upon approval of a State Permit.

30. Consideration to award contract FY07-126 to the low bidder, Bear Saver, Inc., Ontario, California for the purchase of thirty nine (39) trash containers in the total amount of $25,198.00 for the Solid Waste Department. These trash containers will be installed in selected downtown streets to beautify and keep the areas clean. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Fund.

31. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of May 2007, represents an increase of $118,595.37. These 8 adjustments are determined by Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders.

32. Consideration for approval of change order no.2 an increase of $31,801.00 for additional structure repair (pump flowable concrete fill, core 7 holes and repair 3 existing electrical conduits) and additional dense concrete overlay repair, and to add five (5) working days to the contract time to the construction contract with Restek, Inc., Austin, Texas, for the Laredo Colombia International Bridge Superstructure Rehabilitation. Current construction contract amount is $535,773.90. Funding is available in the Laredo Bridge System Fund- Revenue Bond 2005A.

33. Consideration to award a contract to add another qualified book vendor, Unique Books Inc. for library materials collection development for books and audio-visual products for a period of two (2) years. Funding is available in the Library Department Budget and is subject to future budget appropriations.

34. Ratifying the action taken by the City Manager to authorize the repair of a 20” sewer line at Santa Clara by Ellis & Ellis, Inc., of Laredo, Texas in the amount of $67,500.00 due to an emergency blockage within the sewer collection. Funding is available in Utilities Department-Sewer Construction Division.

35. Authorizing the City Manager to award a professional engineering contract to CAPEX Consulting Group of Frisco, Texas, in the amount of $37,500.00. This contract will provide professional services for completing a sewer rate study and financial plan. Funding is available in the Utilities Department- Sewer Construction Division.

36. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to sell surplus equipment to El Cenizo, La Gloria Development Corporation, a non-profit organization. Surplus equipment consists of 2 pickup trucks to be sold at a reduced price of salvage value.

XIII. STAFF REPORTS

37. A. Presentation by 2006-2007 City of Laredo Employee Leadership Development Program participants on the feasibility of consolidating all city offices under one roof with an emphasis on the old Mercy Hospital building, 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

9 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.

38. Request for executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (1)(A) to consult with attorney on the pending case of Laredo Town Center, L.P. v. City of Laredo, Cause No. 2007CVQ000972D1 in the 49th District Court, Webb County, Texas; and return to open session for possible action.

39. Discussion of possible appointment and confirmation of a City Attorney pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code; and return to open session for possible action.

XV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD

40. Consideration to award annual supply contracts (FY 07-060) for bus and van fleet parts to the following vendor: Vehicle Maintenance Programs, Boca Raton, FL., in the estimated amount of $20,884.36. The Laredo Mass Transit Board approved contracts with various providers at the board meeting of May 7, 2007. This vendor was inadvertently not listed on the motion as one of the proposed contract vendors. All bus and fleet parts are purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the El Metro Operations Fund.

XVI. RECESS AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT AND RECONVENE AND ADJOURN AS THE CITY OF LAREDO

XVII. 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, June 13, 2007 at 8:30 p.m.

Gustavo Guevara, Jr. City Secretary

10 COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE Amending the FY 2006-2007 Annual Operating Budget in the Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Division (EMS) by accepting a donation of 0611 8/07 $2,000 from Wal-Mart Stores, $250 from Laredo National Bank, $200 from Dr. Joe Castellano, $150 from GNC Stores, $100 from Housecalls Home Health, and $885 from International Bank of Commerce and therein appropriating said funds for the purpose to purchase Educational Promotional Materials for the Laredo Fire Department EMS Division.

I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Ms. Cynthia Collazo Luis F. Sosa, Jr., Deputy City Manager Fire Chief

I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None.

BACKGROUND:

The Laredo Fire Department EMS Division and the Laredo Police Department conducted the lStAnnual Bicycle Rodeo at the Mall del Norte parking lot on Saturday, June 2, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 500 p.m. for the purpose of teaching the importance of following safety tips in riding a bicycle.

Local businesses have been supportive in providing funding to assure education materials are available to assist the Fire Department in keeping the City of Laredo a safe Community.

( FINANCIAL IMPACT: Fire EMS Division Fund: Amended Account Name: Account Number Budaet Amendment Budaet Donations 101-0000-372-1000 $ 5,000 $ 3,585 $ 8,585

Food & Ice 101-2415522-3620 0 369 $ 369 Minor Apparatus & Tools 101-2415522-2400 $ 5,700 896 $ 6,596 Promotional Materials 101-2415522-3210 $ 2,014 $ 2,320 $ 4,334

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFT RECOMMENDATION: St& recommends N/A the approval of this Introductory Ordinance as presented. , PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE

Amending the FY 2006-2007 Annual Operating Budget in the Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Division (EMS) by accepting a donation of $2,000 from Wal-Mart Stores, $250 from Laredo National Bank, $200 from Dr. Joe Castellano, $150 1 from GNC Stores, $100 from Housecalls Home Health, and $885 from International Bank of Commerce, and therein appropriating said funds for the purpose to purchase Educational Promotional Materials for the Laredo Fire Department EMS Division.

Whereas, the $3,585 will be used to purchase educational materials for the Laredo Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Division (EMS).

Whereas, The Laredo Fire Department's Fire Department EMS Division teaches education courses throughout the community year round. These local businesses have been supportive in providing funding to assure education materials are available to assist the Fire Department EMS Division in keeping Laredo a safe Community.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ClTY COUNCIL OF THE ClTY OF LAREDO, TEXAS;

Section 1: The City Manager is hereby authorized to accept the donation of $2,000 from Wal-Mart Stores, $250 from Laredo National Bank, $200 from Dr. Joe Castellano, $150 from GNC Stores, $100 from Housecalls Home Health, and $885 from the International Bank of Commerce.

Section 2: Accepting the donation of $3,585 is to be used to purchase Educational Materials for the Fire Department EMS Division. ) Section 3: The FY 2006-2007 Annual Operating Budget is hereby amended as follows:

Account Name: Account Number Budaet Amendment Budaet Donations 101-0000-372-1000 $ 5,000 $3,585 $ 8,585

Food & Ice 101 -24 15522-3620 0 369 Min. Apparatus & Tools 101-2415-522-2400 $ 5,700 896 Promotional Materials 101-2415-522-321 0 $ 2,014 $2,320

PASSED BY THE ClTY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS, DAY OF JUNE 2007.

RAUL G. SALINAS, MAYOR ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR., CITY SECRETARY fl COUNCIL COMMUNICATION I DATE: 1 SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE Amending the City of Laredo FY 2007-2008 annual budget by appropriating 06/18/2007 revenues and expenditures in the amount of $70,000.00 in funds from The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to operate and maintain three continuous air monitoring stations (CAMS) by the City of Laredo Health Department for the term period beginning September 1,2007, through August 3 1,

INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo Hector F. Gonzalez, M.D., M.P.H. Deputy City Manager Health Director PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On August 28, 2006, Council approved Ordinance No. 2006-0-178 for $70,000 from TCEQ to continue the operation of the continuous air monitoring stations (CAMS) by the City of Laredo Health Department for the term period beginning September 1,2006, through August 3 1,2007. BACKGROUND:

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has contracted with the City of Laredo to provide three continuous air monitoring stations (CAMS) which are operated by the City of Laredo Health Department, located as follows: (1) CAMS 44 - on the campus of the Laredo Community College on Washington Street; (2) CAMS 66- Laredo Bridge in the vicinity of the International Bridge, and (3) CAMS 3 13 - Laredo World Trade Bridge in the vicinity of the new World Trade Bridge.

The City of Laredo Health Department has been monitoring the CAMS stations at regularly scheduled intervals, and will continue operating the stations providing adequate and appropriate staff which have been trained by TCEQ, and are capable of operating and performing light maintenance on meteorological hardware and electronic monitoring equipment. The Department will operate and maintain the air monitoring stations according to TCEQ current Quality Assurance Project Plan. The TCEQ will monitor the station data output on a continuous basis via telephone modem.

The purpose of the continuous air monitoring stations is to provide valuable base line information and date regarding the air quality in this area. To date the data indicates that although there have been some atmospherical changes at different intervals; there have not been any significant abnormal levels of air contaminants to declare non-attainment of air quality standards.

BUDGET AND PERSONNEL ON NEXT PAGE

FINANCIAL: The City of Laredo will receive $70,000.00 from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the City of Laredo Health Department for the term beginning September 1, 2007 to August 31, 2008. The revenue account for this project is 226-0000-323- 1103, and the expenditure division is 226-7220. RECOMMENDATION: STAFF: Recommends that Council introduce the ordinance. rexas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Zontract-September 1,2007 to August 3 1,2008 226-7220

BUDGET ORDINANCE

AMENDING THE CITY OF LAREDO FY 2007-2008 ANNUAL BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,000.00 IN FUNDS FROM THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ) TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THREE CONTINUOUS AIR MONITORING STATIONS (CAMS) BY THE CITY OF LAREDO HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR THE TERM PERIOD BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1,2007, THROUGH AUGUST 31,2008.

WHEREAS, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has contracted with the City of Laredo to provide three continuous air monitoring stations (CAMS) which are operated by the City of Laredo Health Department. One of the CAMS is located at Laredo Community College on the northeast side of the campus, and the second CAMS is located at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge #2; and the third is located at the Laredo World Trade Bridge.

WHEREAS, the TCEQ will provide funds in the amount of $70,000 for the term of the contract, to reimburse the City of Laredo for the operation of the three CAMS stations; and

WHEREAS, the City of Laredo Health Department has been monitoring the CAMS stations at regularly scheduled intervals, and will continue operating the stations providing adequate and appropriate staff which have been trained by TCEQ, and are capable of operating and performing light maintenance on meteorological hardware and electronic monitoring equipment. The Department will operate and maintain the air monitoring stations according to TCEQ current Quality Assurance Project Plan. The TCEQ will monitor the station data output on a continuous basis via telephone modem.

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

Section 1: Amending the City of Laredo FY 2007-2008 annual budget by appropriating funds in the amount of $70,000.00 from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to continue the operation of the three continuous air monitoring stations (CAMS) by the City of Laredo Health Department, for the contract period beginning September 1, 2007, through August 3 1,2008.

Section 2: Revenue line item 226-0000-323-1 103 funded by the Texas Commission ,) on Environmental Quality is hereby increased by $70,000.00. Section 3: Expenditure division 226-7220 is hereby increased by $70,000.00.

Section 4: The City Manager is hereby authorized to make transfers within the budget to meet the necessary costs to accomplish the scope of work for the project.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR

ON THIS DAY OF ,2007.

RAUL G. SALINAS MAYOR

ATTEST:

1 GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED &S TO FOW: ., P , . kw COUNCIL COMMUNICATION I DATE: SUBJECT: Introductory Ordinance f Public Hearing Amending the City of Laredo- FY 2006-2007 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $504,334 respectively. The revenues are from lease purchase proceeds related to the financing of 25 unmarked police patrol units for the Laredo Police Department as approved by Resolution 2007-R-043 on June 4, 1, 2007. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cvnthia Collazo Agustin Dovalina, Ill ~e~ut~City Manager chief of Police PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: 1 On June 4, 2007, City Council approved Resolution 2007-R-043 to enter into and execute a I financelownership lease with Baystone Financial Group, through Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments for the acquisition of 25 vehicles for the Police Department. ACTION PROPOSED: That this ordinance be passed and approved. BACKGROUND: The City of Laredo will be entering into a contract for the purchase of 25 marked patrol units for the Laredo Police Department. The units will be utilized by the patrol division for law enforcement activities in the City of Laredo. 1 FINANCIAL: I Police Trust Fund ORIGINAL PROPOSED BUDGET - BUDGET BUDGET AMENDMENT I REVENUES: I I Lease Purchase Proceeds 3,701,830 4,206,164 504,334 I TOTAL REVENUES 3,701,830 4,206,164 504,334

I Capital Outlay 1 Automotive 2,347,013 2,851,347 504,334 I TOTAL EXPENSES 2,347,013 2,851,347 504,334

RECOMMENDATION: STAFF:

1 NlA I That this Ordinance be approved. Ordinance

Amending the City of Laredo FY 2006-2007 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $504,334 respectively. The revenues are from tease purchase proceeds related to the financing of 25 unmarked police patrol units for the Laredo Police Department as approved by Resolution 2007-R-043 on June 4, 2007.

Whereas, the City Council previously adopted the budget for fiscal year 2006- 2007; and

Whereas, in order to provide the funding necessary to purchase 25 new unmarked units, a portion will be financed through a lease purchase agreement, the following budget amendment is hereby proposed.

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

Section 1: The City of Laredo 2008-2007 annual budget is hereby amended in the amount of $504,334 from lease purchase proceeds related to the financing of 25 new unmarked units for the Laredo Police Department.

Section 2: Police Trust Fund

FINANCIAL:

Police Trust Fund ORIGINAL PROPOSED BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET AMENDMENT

REVENUES:

Lease Purchase Proceeds 3,701,830 4,206,164 504,334

TOTAL REVENUES 3,701,830 4,206,164 504,334

EXPENSES:

Capital Outlay / Automotive 2,347,013 2,851,347 504,334

TOTAL EXPENSES 2,347,013 2,851,347 504,334 PASSED BY THE CINCOUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2007.

RAUL SALINAS MAYOR ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM: 1

JERRY B. CAlN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance

Authorizing the City Manager to accept a contribution from N. W. House, Inc. in the amount of $14,500.00 and to amend the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the General Fund and transferring out by appropriating revenues in the same amount in the Capital Improvement Projects Fund for improvements of the Robert Muller Park located in the lndian Sunset I Subdivision. INITIATED BY: I STAFF SOURCE: Horacio De Leon Miguel A. Pescador Assistant City Manager Parks and Recreation Director PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On October 17, 2005, City Council accepted the donation of a tract of land consisting of 22.087 acres from Muller Family Partnership, L.T.D. for the purpose of developing a city park through Resolution No. 2005-R-109. BACKGROUND:

The Parks and Recreation Department has received $ 14,500.00 for the purpose of improving the Robert Muller Park. This contribution is part of the development of Phase V of the lndian Sunset Subdivision, in which developer agreed to pay for park improvements by contributing with $250.00 for each of the 58 residential lots encompassing such phase of the development.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: ( Funds will be appropriated in the General Fund and Transferred out to the CIP Fund as follows: I Annual Budget Proposed Amended Budget FY 06-07 Amendment FY 06-07 General Fund Revenue: 101-0000-373-2044 Bad Debt Recovery $ 14,557 $ 14,500 $ 29,057

General Fund Expense: 101-99 10-597-0402 Transfer Out - CIF $ 0 $ 14,500 $ 14,500

CIF Revenue: 402-0000-393-0101 Transfer In - General Fund $3,343,955 $ 14,500 $3,358,455

CIF Expense: 402-4322-535-4263 Muller Park1 Indian Sunset Improvements $ 0 $ 14,500 $ 14,500

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: I N/A I Recommends approval I ORDINANCE No.

AUTHORIZING THE ClTY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A CONTRIBUTION FROM N. W. HOUSE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,500.00AND TO AMEND THE ClTY OF LAREDO FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES IN THE GENERAL FUND AND TRANSFERRING OUT BY APPROPRIATING REVENUES IN THE SAME AMOUNT IN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FUND FOR IMPROVEMENTS OF THE ROBERT MULLER PARK LOCATED IN THE INDIAN SUNSET SUBDIVISION. WHEREAS the City of Laredo has received a contribution from the Muller Family Partnership, L.T.D. as part of a developmental agreement; and

WHEREAS the contribution amount of $14,500.00will be used to purchase improvements for the park located in the Sunset Subdivision of the City of Laredo; and

WHEREAS the City of Laredo Parks and Recreation Department will be responsible for the purchase, placement and maintenance of such park improvements.

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

Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to accept a contribution from the Muller Family Partnership, L.T.D. in the amount of $14,500.00. Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to amend the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2006-2007 as follows: Annual Budget Proposed Amended Budget FY 06-07 Amendment FY 06-07 General Fund Revenue: 101 -0000-373-2044 Bad Debt Recovery $ 14,557 $ 14,500 $ 29,057

General Fund Expense: ,I01 -9910-597-0402 Transfer Out - CIF $ 0 $ 14,500 $ 14,500

CIF Revenue: 402-0000-393-0101 Transfer In - General Fund $3,343,955 $ 14,500 $3,358,455

CIF Expense: 402-4322-535-4263 Muller Park1 Indian Sunset Improvements $ 0 $ 14,500 $ 14,500

PASSED BY THE ClTY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2007. ATTEST:

RAUL SALINAS GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. MAYOR ClTY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM: VALERIA M. ACEVEDO ACTING ClTY ATTORNEY

, BY: ANTHONY C. MCGETTRICK ASSISTANT ClTY AlTORNEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

Date: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, 0611 8/07 Inscorp Plat, located at 5904 San Bernardo Avenue, from B-3 (Community Business Dis- trict) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. ZC-30-2007 Initiated by: Staff source: THIS, LLC Keith Selman, Planning Director

( Prior action: None. 1 BACKGROUND Council District: VII - Juan Chavez I Proposed use: Commercial Site: The site is an office building. I Warnings/Citations: None Surrounding land uses: The land north of the site includes Budget Truck Rental, El Paisano Apart- ments and Laredo Ranch Supplies. South of the site are Family Garden Inn & Suites, Walker Plaza and South Texas National Bank. East of the site is I.H. 35. West of the site are apartments.

Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as RetailIOffice. \ Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies San Bernardo as a Freeway.

Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 6 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0 STAFF COMMENTS

The proposed zone change is appropriate at this location. The proposed change is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's RetailIOffice designation and it is compatible with the surrounding zoning districts. The site meets the location and dimensional requirements for a B-4 District.

P&Z COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The P & Z Commission, in an 8 to 0 vote, recommended Staff supports the proposed zone change. approval of the zone change.

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1 IMPACT ANALYSIS

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

Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern? No, the established land use pattern is commercial in nature.

Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts? No, there are B-4 districts in near proximity to this site.

Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood? No, this area already has a substantial presence of heavy commercial development.

Are there substantial reasons why the property can not be used in accordance with existing zoning? No, the existing zoning district allows for sufficient commercial-type uses. ORDINANCE NO. 2007-0-

AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (MAP) OF THE CITY OF LAREDO BY REZONING LOT 1, BLOCK 1, INSCORP PLAT, LOCATED AT 5904 SAN BERNARD0 AVENUE, FROM B-3 (COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO B-4 (HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT); PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, a zone change has been requested by the owners of Lot 1, Block 1, In- scorp Plat, located at 5904 San Bernardo Avenue, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); and,

WHEREAS, the required written notices were sent to surrounding property owners at least ten (1 0) days before the public hearing held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on May 17,2007, and,

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

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

WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing on June 18,2007, 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 covenants and deed restrictions on the subject property with the adoption of this ordinance; and,

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

Section 1: The Zoning Map of the City of Laredo be and is hereby amended by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Inscorp Plat, located at 5904 San Bernardo Avenue, from B-3 (Commu- nity 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:

1 GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM: VALERIA ACEVEDO ACTING CITY ATTORNEY

ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY Rezone from ,-3 (Community Business District, to B-4 (Highway Commercial District) City of Laredo Planning & Zoning

f ONE DISTRICTS I,* Zone Districts ) 1Overlays s PROPOSED REZONE 1 inch equals 400 feet LOT 1, BLOCK 1 mmAPARIWMS PUT RECORCCI, IN VOLUME 21. PACE 53 WEBB COUNTY MAP RCCORDS

LOT 1. BLOCK 1 INSCORP PLAT RECORDED IN VOCUME 5. PrCE 3 WEBB 8.OUNW W RECORDS 1.667 ACRES

LOT 1, BLOCK 1 FWWENS MN RECORMD IN VOLUME 5. PAC€ 4 Wf@E COUNTY W RECORDS

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THIS UIT DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE LOCATED IN MOO ZONE ACCORDING TO: FIRM MAP CWNM-PANEL NUMBER *806!51 0005 6 MAY 17. 1982.

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

-- Date: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 2.01 acres, as 0611 8/07 further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located east of Interstate Highway 35 and north of Shiloh Drive, from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to B- 3 (Community Business District). The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. ZC-3 1-2007 Initiated by: Staff source: Arnulfo & Diana Santos Keith Selman, Planning Director

Prior action: None. BACKGROUND I Council District: VI - Gene Belmares I Proposed use: Multi-family/Condominiums/Townhomes I Site: vacant I Surrounding land uses: The land adjacent to the north of the site is vacant but under development. South of the site is vacant and undeveloped. The land west of the site includes a horse farm and Exoti- cas. East of the site are a truck storage and vacant land. I Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as RetailiOffice. I ) Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Shiloh Drive as a Modified Major Arterial and I.H. 35 as a Freeway. Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 4 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 1 STAFF COMMENTS

The proposed zone change is appropriate at this location. The proposed change is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's designation far this area as RetailIOffice. This area is following a commercial trend of development.

P&Z COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The P & Z Commission, in an 8 to 0 vote, rec- Staff supports the proposed zone change ) ommended approval 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 businesses and services serving a trade area larger than a neighborhood, but smaller than the entire city and located primarily along minor or principal arterial streets, as classified in the Transportation Plan of the City of Laredo. It is intended for this zoning classification to exist primarily abutting minor or principal arterial streets while preserving established residential neighborhoods along such streets.

Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern? No, there is a substantial pattern of commercial development in this area.

Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts? No, there exist B-4 and M-1 districts adjacent to the property.

Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood? No, there are already B-3 compatible uses in the area.

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 Rezone from R-I (Single Family Residential) to B-3 (Community Business District) City of Laredo Planning & Zoning

Zone Districts -highpowerlines Overlays -pipelines I PROPOSED REZONE 1 inch equals 500 feet

606488 THE STATE OF TEXAS X KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: COUNTY OF WEBB X

THAT I, ALICIA NAVARRO, of the County of Webb and State of Texas for and in consideration of the sum of TEN AND NO1100 ($10.00) DOLLARS and other valuable consideration to the undersigned paid by the grantee herein named, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, have GRANTED SOLD AND CONVEYED, and by these presents do GRANT, SELL AND CONVEY unto ARNULFO SANTOS and

1 DIANA SANTOS, Limited Family Partnership, mailing address ~3-t L5~2/iF/~j&-dr ./-' , Laredo, Webb County, Texas 78041, all of c3 kL CD the following described real property in Webb County, Texas, to-wit: C3 QO THE SURFACE ONLY of a 2.01 acres of land rrn out of Porcion 22, Abstract No. 277 and being described by metes and bounds as follows:

COMMENCING at an iron rod found at the Southeast corner of a 5.259 acre tract described in Volume 258, page 247 of the Webb County Deed Records and being 486.53 feet East of the centerline of the Union Pacific Railroad;

THENCE N 67Deg- 19Min-13Sec El 827.18 fee to an iron rod set int he North Line of a 20 foot public road for POINT OF BEGINNING OF the here-in described 2.01 acre tract; THENCE N23Deg-37Min-l9Sec W with the Northeast line of a 1.92 acre tract a distance of 283.07 feet to an iron rod set in the South Line of another 20 foot public road;

THENCE N67Deg-11Min-52Sec E with the South line of said 20 foot public road a distince of 3 10.79 feet to a point for North comer of the here-in described 2.0 1 acres;

THENCE S22 Deg-48M.n-O8Sec E a distance of 283.69 feet to apoint set for East comer of the herein described 2.01 acre tract;

THENCE S67Deg-19Min-13Sec W with the North line of the more Southerly 20 foot publi road a distance of 306.74 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 2.01 acres of land.

Thls conveyance is expressly made and accepted subject to the following:

1. Any and all restrictions, covenants, conditions, rights-of-way, easements, building setback lines, reservations of minerals, c3- ~ reservations of mineral interests and royalty interests, and dl cm other matters, if any, relating to the Property, but only to the 4 extent they are still in effect, shown of record in Webb County, Texas, and to all building and zoning laws, regulations and ordinances of municipal andlor other governmental authorities, if any, but only to the extent that they are still in effect relating to the Property.

2. Any discrepancies, conflicts, or shortages in area or boundary lines, or any encroachments, or protrusions or any overlapping of improvements.

3. Any visible and apparent roadway or easement over or across the property, the existence of whlch does not appear of record.

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

Date: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1A and 2A, 0611 8/07 Metex Plaza, located at 461 0 San Bernardo Avenue, from B-3 (Community Business Dis- trict) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. ZC-33-2007 Initiated by: Staff source: Raul Munoz Keith Selman, Planning Director

Prior action: None. BACKGROUND Council District: VII - Juan Chavez I Proposed use: Amusement Redemption Machine Establishment Site: Metex Plaza (including Metex AudioNideo, Plaza Galleries, Border Sporting Goods, Bikerz Alley and Los Carboncitos Restaurant) / WarningsICitations: None Surrounding land uses: The land west of the site includes Sam's Wholesale Club and Time Warner Cable. South of the site are Gold Rush, Ashley Furniture and Burlington Coat Factory. East of the site are Casa De Cambio, ValeroIStripes, McDonalds, Coyote Creek, Burger King, IBC, Mike's Western Wear, Taco Palenque and Tori. North of the site are Monterrey Inn and Whataburger 1 Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as RetailIOffice.

Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies San Bemardo Avenue as a Mi- nor Arterial.

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

The proposed zone change is appropriate at this location. The proposed district is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan's designation for this area as RetailIOffice. The property is also located along San Bernardo Avenue which is a principal arterial. The property is located in a corridor with a high concentration of B-4 Districts and uses.

P&Z COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The P & Z Commission, in an 8 to 0 vote, recommended Staff supports the proposed zone change. approval of the zone change.

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IMPACT ANALYSIS

Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern? Yes, the established land use pattern is primarily retail in nature.

Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts? No, there are several B-4 Districts in the area.

Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood? No, the area already has heavy commercial uses.

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-type uses. ORDINANCE NO. 2007-0-

AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (MAP) OF THE CITY OF LAREDO BY REZONING LOTS 1A & 2A, METEX PLAZA, LOCATED AT 4610 SAN BERNARD0 AVENUE, FROM B-3 (COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT) TO B-4 (HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT); PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, a zone change has been requested by the owners of Lots 1A & 2A, Metex Plaza, located at 4610 San Bernardo Avenue, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); and,

WHEREAS, the required written notices were sent to surrounding property owners at least ten (1 0) days before the public hearing held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on June 7,2007, and,

WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, after a public hearing, has recommended approval of the proposed zone change; and, I 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 June 18,2007, 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 covenants and deed restrictions on the subject property with the adoption of this ordinance; and,

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

Section 1: The Zoning Map of the City of Laredo be and is hereby amended by rezoning Lots 1A & 2A, Metex Plaza, located at 46 10 San Bernardo Avenue, from B-3 (Commu- nity 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. 1 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. SALNAS MAYOR

ATTEST:

1' GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM: VALERIA ACEVEDO ACTING CITY ATTORNEY

ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY Rezone from ,-3 (Community Business District) to 9-4 (Highway Commercial District) City of Laredo Planning & Zoning

ZONE DISTRICTS ri-Zone Districts I 1 Overlays s PROPOSED REZONE 1 inch equals 365 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 32, Block 5, Chapar- 06/18/07 ral Village Subdivision, Unit IIA, located at 519 E. Calton Road, from B-1 (Limited Cominercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. ZC-34-2007 Initiated by: Staff source: EJS Properties Keith Selman, Planning Director I Prior action: None. I I BACKGROUND I

Council District: V - Johnny Rendon

Proposed use: Ceramic Tile Showroom I Site: The property houses a vacant commercial structure. I I Warnings/Citations: None I Surrounding land uses: The land north of the property includes Fire Stone, A Frame 4-U, Denise's Dance Studio, Bejeweled, Triple J Super Lube, vacant commercial structures and vacant lots. To the west are a drain- age canal, vacant lots, Valero, a cell tower, We'll Wash, Patria Office Supply and Alder Audio Systems. To the south are single-family residences. To the east are single-family residences, La Parilla Restaurant and Sa- rnes Budget Center.

Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as RetailIOffice. , ) 1 Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Calton Road as a Modified Major Arte- rial.

Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 34 In Favor: 1 Opposed: 0 STAFF COMMENTS

The proposed zone change is appropriate at this location. The proposed change is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's designation for this area as RetailIOffice. Furthermore, the proposed change is compatible with the commercial development situated along Calton Road.

P&Z COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The P & Z Commission, in a 6 to 2 vote, recom- Staff supports the proposed zone change mended approval of the zone change.

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IMPACT ANALYSIS

Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern? No, the established land use pattern along Calton Road is commercial in nature.

Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts? No, the adjacent districts along Calton Road include B-3 district.

Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood? No, there are already many commercial uses along this corridor.

Are there substantial reasons why the property can not be used in accord with existing zoning? No, the existing 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 32, BLOCK 5, CHAPARRAL VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, UNIT IIA, LOCATED AT 519 E. CALTON ROAD, 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 32, Block 5, Chaparral Village Subdivision, Unit IIA, located at 5 19 E. Calton Road, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); and,

WHEREAS, the required written notices were sent to surrounding property owners at least ten (10) days before the public hearing held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on May 17,2007, and,

WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission, after a public hearing, has recommended approval of the proposed zone change; and, i 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 June 18,2007, 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 covenants and deed restrictions on the subject property with the adoption of this ordinance; and,

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

Section 1 : The Zoning Map of the City of Laredo be and is hereby amended by rezoning Lot 32, Block 5, Chaparral Village Subdivision, Unit IIA, located at 5 19 E. Calton Road, from B- 1 (Limited 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. -3 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 ..3

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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

Date: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 29.2 7 acres, as 0611 8/07 further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located at 4500 Avenida Los Presidentes, from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area I I District). The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change. ZC-35-2007 Initiated by: Staff source: Hill Top Farm, Ltd. Keith Selman, Planning Director

I Prior action: None

Council District: I - Mike Garza

Proposed use: Residential

Site: The site is currently vacant and undeveloped.

Surrounding land uses: The surrounding land uses are vacant and undeveloped, with the exception of single family residences to the west.

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

Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies Avenida Los Presidentes as a Major Collector.

Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 3 In Favor: 1 Opposed: 0 STAFF COMMENTS

The proposed zone change is appropriate at this location. The change is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's Low Density Residential designation. The proposed change is also consistent with the well established R-1A zoning districts to the east, north and west of the site. The request is in conformance with the approved master plan for the area.

P&Z COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: i The P & Z Commission, in an 8 to 0 vote, recommended Staff supports the proposed zone change. approval of the zoiie change. Page 1 of 2 COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

IMPACT ANALYSIS

R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District): The purpose of the R-1A District is to provide for residential uses and those public uses normally considered an integral part of the residential neighborhood they serve. In addition, this district provides for the subdivision of single family residential lots with a minimum of 4500 square feet.

Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern? No, there are other single family developments to the west of the site.

Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts? No, there are other residential districts to the north, east and west.

Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood? No, the proposed zone change is also residential.

Are there substantial reasons why the property can not be used in accord with existing zoning? Rezone ~romAG (Agricultural District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced District) City of Laredo Planning & Zoning

R ARTERIAL-PROPOSED

PROPOSED REZONE JUUVLT OF A TRACT OF L* 4D CONTAINING 29.27. fRES SITUATED

53.65 ACS. ZONE R-1A (AS PER ORD. NO. 2005-0-122) EXIST. ZONE R-1

VOLUME 431. PAGES 107-1 12, D.R.W.C.T. (OWNER) HILL TOP FARM, LTD. 559.1 1 ACRE TRACT VOLUME 431. PAGES 107-1 12, D.R.W.C.T. = 1/2' MA. IRON ROD FOUND (UNPLATTED) 0 = 1/2' MA. IRON ROO mM A W MKEO 'FEC' SET Z - INDICATES: ULlE OWNUIfnlP ON OlllER OM OF UNE - INDICATES: UURS OF PROPERTY UM

ZONE AG AS SHOWN (AS PER ORD. NO. 94-0-268)

29.27 ACRES

(UNPLATTED) 02- 1 1-2005

------PORClON 33 PORClON 34

BASS OF BEARING BASIS Of BEARINGS TAKEN FROM THE

(OWNER) CALK FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP No. 1 V. 1492. PGS. STATE OF TEXAS 21 1,234,252,266,286 & 300, COUNTY OF WEB O.P.R.W.C.T. 08-26-03 29.27 ACRE TRACT

STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WEBB

4 TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 29.27 ACRES, more or less, situated in Porcion 33, Jose D. Trevifio, Original Grantee, Abstract 3084 and Porcion 34, Jose Antonio Diaz, Original Grantee, Abstract 762, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, said 29.27 acre tract being out of a 559.11 acre tract conveyed to Hill Top Farm, Ltd. as per deed dated November 20, 1972 and recorded in Volume 43 1, Pages 107- 112, Deed Records of Webb County, Texas, said 29.27 acre tract also being within a 190.1431 acre tract armexed by the City of Laredo as per Annexation Ordnance No. 94-0-268 and having an effective date of December 31, 1994, this 29.27 acre tract being more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at a 1-114" diameter iron pipe found adjacent to a fence comer post, said pipe being the southeast comer of aforementioned 559.11 acre Hill Top Farm, Ltd. tract, same being the southeast comer of the 190.143 1 acre annexation tract, said rod being the southeast comer of this 29.27 acre tract;

THENCE S89"41135"W (S89'37'43"W bearing called by Ord. No. 94-0-268), along a fence being the southerly line of both the 559.11 and the 190.143 1 acre tracts, a distance of 1198.44' to a %" diameter iron rod with cap marked "FEC" set for the southwest comer hereof;

THENCE N00°18'25"W, a distance of 448.40' to a %" diameter iron rod dith cap marked "FEC" set for an exterior comer hereof;

THENCE N26'36'33"E, a distance of 8 16.69' to a %" diameter iron rod found with a cap marked "FEC" being the southwest comer of a 53.65 acre tract re-zoned R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) as per City of Laredo Ordinance No. 2005-0-122, said rod being the northwest comer hereof;

THENCE N89"36'33"E, along a common line with said 53.65 acre tract re-zoned R-lA, a distance of 827.01' to a W' diameter iron rod with a cap marked "FEC" found on the easterly fence line of aforementioned 559.1 1 and 190.143 1 acre tracts, said rod being the southeast comer of said 53.65 acre tract for the northeast hereof;

THENCE S00°23'27"E, along a fence being along the easterly lines of the 559.11 and 190.1431 acre tracts, a distance of 1177.83' to the PLACE OF BEGINNING of this 29.27, more or less, acre tract.

Note: Basis of bearings taken from the northerly line (N89'45'13"E) of a 190.143 1 acre tract annexed by the City of Laredo as per Ordnance No. 94-0-268, same being the northerly line of a 559.11 acre Hill Top Farm, Ltd. tract as per deed dated November 20, 1972 and recorded in Volume 43 1, Pages 107- 112, Deed Records of Webb County, Texas.

STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WEBB

I, John E. Foster, a Registered Professional Land Surveyor, do hereby certify that bounds description is true and correct to my best knowledge and belief and was survey made on the ground, Aprd 17&,2007 under my direction and from

WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL THIS 25" DAY OF APRIL, 2007.

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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

SUBJECT: P-~~BLICHEWG Am INTRODUCTIONOF AN OmINANCE Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1,2 and 2 acres out of Lot 3, as mher described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located at 8002, 8006 and 8010 River Bank Drive, from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential Dis- trict) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District). The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended awwroval of the zone change. ZC-40-2007 Initiated by: Staff source: Robert Muller, Ltd. Keith Selman, Planning Director

I Prior action: None. I. BACKGROUND I Council District: VII - Juan Chavez Proposed use: Commercial

I Site: The site is currently vacant. I

Surrounding land uses: The property to the north includes single-family residences. The property to the east includes a commercial building and water tank. South of the property includes Roadway and single-family residences.

Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan identifies this area as Medium Density Residential. II I I Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies River Bank Drive as a Minor Arterial.

Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 83 In Favor: 3 Opposed: 4

The proposed zone change is appropriate at this location. Although, the change is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's designation for this area as Medium Density Residential, the property is located along a Minor Arterial and serves as a good location for neighborhood

1 P&Z COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The P & Z Commission, in a to vote, recommended ap- Staff supeorts the proposed zone change. proval of the zone changc.

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1 IMPACT ANALYSIS B-1 (Limited Commercial District): The purpose of the B-1 is to provide for business and commercial development serving a limited geographic area or neighborhood.

Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern? The existing land use pattern is a mix of residential and industrial uses.

Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts? No, there are existing M-1 Districts to the east and south.

Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood? Yes, the surrounding neighborhood may be further impacted by the adjacent commercial uses.

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

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Page 2 of 2 Rezone from li L (Multi-Family Residential Distri~., to 8-1 (Limited Commercial District) City of Laredo Planning & Zoning

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I ZONE DISTRICTS azone Districts PROPOSED REZONE 1 inch equals 41 feet I

April 26,2007

STATE OF TEXAS * COUNTY OF WEBB * 2.0000 ACRE TRACT

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF A 2.0000 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, BEING OUT OF LOT 3, BLOCK 10 OF INTERAMERICA DISTRIBUTION PARK, PHASE 5 (IDP- PH5), RECORDED IN VOLUME 14 PAGE 67, PLAT RECORDS OF WEBB COUNTY, TEXAS. HEREIN DESCRIBED TRACT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS:

Beginning at a found % inch iron rod being the southwesterly corner of said Lot 3, same being the southeasterly comer of Lot 2, of Block 10 of said IDP-PHs, and being on the northerly right-of-way line of Riverbank Dr. as per Roadway Express Inc. Subdivision recorded in Volume 13, Page 82, Plat Records of Webb County, Texas, for the POINT OF BEGINNING of this 2.0000 acre tract of land, and the southwesterly corner hereof;

Thence, N2I038'09"W, with the common division line of herein described tract and the easterly line of said Lot 2, a distance of 363.57 feet, to a found % inch iron rod on the southerly line of Indian Sunset Subdivision, Phase 4, Volume 19, Page 59, Plat Records of Webb County, Texas, for the northwesterly corner hereof;

Thence, N68"21'51"E, with the common division line of herein described tract and the southerly line of said Indian Sunset Subdivision, Phase 4, a distance of 227.77 feet to a set % inch iron rod, for the northeasterly corner hereof;

Thence, S2I038'09E, with the easterly line of herein described tract, a distance of 381.27 feet to a set % inch iron rod, for a point of deflection hereof;

Thence, S07"25'38E, with the easterly line of herein described tract, a distance of 25.00 feet to a set % inch iron rod on the northerly right-of-way line of said Riverbank Drive, for the southeasterly corner hereof;

Thence, along a curve to the left, with a chord bearing S79"04'40'W, 225.56 feet, subtended by an arc having a radius of 1,850.00 feet, a distance of 225.70 feet, for said POINT OF BEGINNING, containing within these metes and bounds 2.0000 acres, more or less.

BASIS OF BEARINGS: lnteramerica Distribution Park, Phase 5, recorded in Volume 14, Page 67, Plat Records of Webb County, Texas

STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WEBB

I, ROBERT J. GILPIN, THE UNDERSIGNED REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR, NUMBER 5944, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO MY BEST KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF AND WAS PREPARED FROM AN ACTUAL SURVEY MADE ON THE GROUND AND FROM OFFICE RECORDS AVAILABLE, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF A COMPLETE TITLE EXAMINATION REPORT.

WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

1 Date: 1 SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE 1 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the West 53 feet of Lot 06/18/07 1, Block 821, Western Division, located at 3 119 Santa Maria Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Commer- cial District) to B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial of the zone change. ZC-32-2007 Initiated by: Staff source: Benito Gonzalez, Jr. Keith Selman, Planning Director I Prior action: None. BACKGROUND I Council District: VIII - Juan Ramirez Proposed use: Car lot I Site: The property houses a small residential structure. I WarningsICitations: None

Surrounding land uses: The land north of the property includes Delcy's Taqueria y Loncheria, single-family residences and apartments. East of the site are single-family residences, manufactured homes and a welding shop. To the south of the site apartments, a mechanic, Notary Public & Income Tax, Beltran Tire Shop, Trevi- nos Auto Repair, Edmar Stickers and single-family residences. West of the site includes single-family residences, Wild Horses Beer Run, vacant lots, Tacos Amigas, Ramos Tire Shop, Super S Foods, apartments, Champion Fine Meats and Ingrid's Bridal & Tuxedo.

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

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

Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 32 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 3 STAFF COMMENTS

The proposed zone change is inappropriate at this location. Although the proposed change is compatible with the Comprehensive Plan's designation for this area as RetaiVOffice, the proposed B-3 district is incompatible the primarily B-1 district zoning trend along Santa Maria Avenue. The property fails to meet the minimum lot area requirements for residential purposes. Only a lot of record would be permitted to have less than the minimum requirement.

P&Z COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The P & Z Commission, in a 5 to 3 vote, recom- Staff does not support the proposed zone change mended denial of the zone change.

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I IMPACT ANALYSIS

Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern? No, the established land use pattern consists of residential uses and small neighborhood services corn mercial development.

Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts? No.

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 existing 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 THE WEST 53 FEET OF LOT 1, BLOCK 821, WESTERN DIVISION, LOCATED AT 3 119 SANTA MARIA AVENUE, FROM B-1 (LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT) TO B-3 (COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT); PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, a zone change has been requested by the owners of the West 53 feet of Lot 1, Block 82 1, Western Division, located at 3 1 19 Santa Maria Avenue, from B- 1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); and,

WHEREAS, the required written notices were sent to surrounding property owners at least ten (1 0) days before the public hearing held before the Planning and Zoning Commission on May 17,2007, and,

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

WHEREAS, notice of the zone change request was advertised in the newspaper at least fifteen (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 June 18,2007, 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 covenants and deed restrictions on the subject property with the adoption of this ordinance; and,

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

Section 1: The Zoning Map of the City of Laredo be and is hereby amended by rezoning the West 53 feet of Lot 1, Block 82 1, Western Division, located at 3 1 19 Santa Maria Ave- nue, from B- 1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District).

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 'I

-f.' BWANTHONY C. MCGETTRICK ASSISTANT aTYATTORNEY Rezone from &-I (Limited Commercial District) to 6-3 (Community Business District) City of Laredo Planning & Zoning

" I PROPOSED REZONE 1 inch equals 300 feet SHERMAN ST.

PROP. LINE 53' ~omoooomoooo100-00- F I 0 713-0" 27'4" Sg z ?P P Cb N

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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

Date: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 7, Block 6, 06/18/07 Moonlight Subdivision, located at 2 101 Puscas Court, from R- 1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District). The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial of the zone change. ZC-3 8-2007 Initiated by: Staff source: Pivotal Development Keith Selman, Planning Director

Prior action: None BACKGROUND

Council District: I - Mike Garza

Proposed use: Parking Lot

Site: Vacant residential lot

Warningslcitations: None.

Surrounding land uses: The surrounding uses include single-family residences and vacant lots to the north and east. To the south are a vacant commercial strip center, Nuestra Senora Del Rosario Church, Sigifredo Perez Elementary School and single-family residences. To the west are a police substation, single-family residences and the Sierra Vista Webb County Head Start Center.

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

Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan does not identify Puscas Court.

Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 9 In Favor: 0 Opposed: 0 STAFF COMMENTS

The proposed zone change is not appropriate at this location. The proposed zone change does not con- form to the Comprehensive Plan's designation as Medium Density Residential. A B-1 district would not be compatible to the adjacent single-family residential zones and uses to the north, east and west. The proposed use would route commercial traffic onto the local street.

P&Z COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The P & Z Commission, in an 8 to 0 vote, recommended Staff does not support the proposed zone denial of the zone change. change.

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STAFF COMMENTS

B-1 (Limited Commercial District): The purpose of the B-1 is to provide for business and commercial 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 mostly single-family residential in nature.

Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts? No, there is an adjacent B-1 district to the south.

Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood? Yes, the adjacent residential uses may be negatively impacted by the proposed adjacent commercial tract.

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. ORDINANCE NO. 2007-0-

AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (MAP) OF THE CITY OF LAREDO BY REZONING LOT 7, BLOCK 6, MOONLIGHT SUBDIVISION, LOCATED AT 2101 PUSCAS COURT, FROM R-1A (STNGLE 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 Lot 7, Block 6, Moonlight Subdivision, located at 2 10 1 Puscas Court, 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 May 17,2007, and,

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

1 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 June 18,2007, 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 covenants and deed restrictions on the subject property with the adoption of this ordinance; and,

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

Section 1: The Zoning Map of the City of Laredo be and is hereby amended by rezoning Lot 7, Block 6, Moonlight Subdivision, located at 2 101 Puscas Court, from R-1 A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District).

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: ANTHOMY C. MCGETTRICK ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY Rezone from h- IA (Single Family Reduced Distri~., to B-1 (Limited Commercial District) City of Laredo Planning & Zoning

1 ZONE DISTRICTS I rlZone Districts I PROPOSED REZONE 1 inch equals 30 feet I

Date: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE 1 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning .72 acres, as hr- 06/18/07 ther described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit "A", located at 18211 F.M. 1472, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District). The Planning & Zoning; Commission recommended denial of the zone change. ZC-27-2007 Initiated by: Staff source: Julieta Ramos Keith Selman, Planning Director I Prior action: This item was tabled time certain at the City Council Meeting of 05/21/07. BACKGROUND Council District: VII- Juan Chavez

Proposed use: Commercial

Site: Truck Service Station

Warnings/Citations: A warning was issued on 03/14/07 for operating a truck service business and tire shop in an AG District.

Surrounding land uses: To the north of the site are a single-family residence and a county water tank and station. To the south of the site are a single-family residence, Mines Truck Parts, a manufactured home and vacant land. To the west of the site are vacant land, a manufactured home with truck storage, single-family residences and a communication tower. To the east of the site are Land Star, Discount Diesel and Ready Mix.

Comprehensive Plan: The Future Land Use Map recognizes this area as Medium Density Residen- tial.

Transportation Plan: The Long Range Thoroughfare Plan identifies F.M. 1472 as an Expressway.

Letters sent to surrounding property owners: 5 In Favor: 2 Opposed: 0 STAFF COMMENTS

The proposed zone change is not appropriate at this location. The proposed site does not meet the minimum lot frontage requirements for a B-4 district. The proposed change is also not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's designation as Medium Density Residential.

P&Z COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The P & Z Commission, in a 7 to 1 vote, recommended Staff does not support the proposed zone denial of the zone change. change.

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IMPACT ANALYSIS

Is this change contrary to the established land use pattern? No, there are established industrial uses to the east and south.

Would this change create an isolated zoning district unrelated to surrounding districts? No.

Will change adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood? No, Mines and Pico roads already have some heavy commercial uses. I Are there substantial reasons why the property can not be used in accordance with existing zon- Rezone from AG (Agricultural District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District) City of Laredo Planning & Zoning

ZONE DISTRICTS riZone Districts 61Overlays s PROPOSED REZONE 1 inch equals 700 feet DRAWN BY: A.G.F.

SURVEY OF: CHECKED BY: A.A.

A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 0.7207 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, (TRACT 5) OUT OF A APpRDvED E~:G.L.C. MARCH 29* 'Oo7 30.224 ACRE TRACT (LOS CORRALITOS ACRES) RECORDED IN VOLUME 566, PAGE 12 DATE: 1 "=!io' 1202 HOUSTON STREET. SUITE 200 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF WEBB COUNW, TEXAS. PORCION 14, JOSE GUAJARDO LAREDO. TEXAS 78040 ORIGINAL GRANTEE, ABSTRACT 56, WEBB COUNW, TEXAS. JOE #: OFFICE: (956) 725-5057 FILE NAMF. FAX: (956) 725-7070 251 Prepared by the Sratc L.JTexab for ux by lawyer3 only. Revid 10-85.

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Date: January 30, 1987

Grantor: HECTOR LUIS LARRALDE GONZALEZ

Grantor's Mailing Address (including county): 2 9 0 7 BISMARK , LAREDO, WEBB COUNTY, TZXAS .

Grantee: JANNET MORENO

Grantee's Mailing Address (including county): 5 0 0 0 GALLAHER, TAREDO, WEBB COUN'PY , TFXA S

Pmpny (including any improvements): 0.7207 Acre Tract "Los Corralitos" Acres A tract of land containing 0.7207 acres, mre or less, out of a 30.224 acre tract in Porcion 14, Jose Guajardo original grantee, Abstract 56, Webb County, Texas. Said 30.224 acre tract was conveyed by Mirta Gonzalez , trustee, to FKfiolfo Salinas, Jr ., by Deed &ted August 3, 1978, recorded in Volume 566, Page 12 of the Deed Records of Webb County, )~~~s. his 0.7iui acre tracr. being II~L~pariLcaislrly Jeacrihd as ~G~~ZJZ,tc-<:it: CCWEXCING, for a tie, at a fence comer pst, the occupied north west comer of said 30.224 acre tract; . TFlBKZ N. 68°00'00" E. 3,054.92 feet along a fence on the cccupied north westerly line of the 30.224 acre tract to a 4 inch rod; TFlBKZ S. 22°00'00" E. 88.45 feet to a )r inch iron rod, the north %st corner of this 0.7207 acre tract and the place of beginning of this survey; llilXE N. 68°00'00" E. 334.53 feet along the north westerly line of this 0.7207 acre tract to a + inch iron rcd, the north east corner hereof; TFlBKZ S. 46O44'45" E. 97.40 feet along a fence on the south westerly right-of-way line of Highway F.M. 1472 to a Jr inch iron rod, the south east corner hereof;

Reservations from and Exceptions to Conveyance and Warranty:

Grantor. for the consideration and subject to the reservations from and exceptions to conveyance and warranty. grants. sells. and conveys to Grantee the property, together with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereto in any wise belonging. to have adhold it to Grantee. Grantee's heirs. executors. administrators. successors. or assigns forever. Grantor binds Grantor and Grantor's heirs. executors. administrators. and successors to warrant and forever defend all and singular the property to Granrec and Grantee's heirs. executors. administrators. successors, and assigns against every person whr~:xver lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any pnthereof, excep as to the reservations from and exceptions to conveyance and warranty.

When the context requires. singular nouns and pronouns include the plural.

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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONVEY THE 3,858.36 SQUARE 06-18-07 FEET OF LAND AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A OUT OF FORMER MALINCHE AVENUE BETWEEN PECAN AND SANTA CLARA STREETS TO RAUL PENA & OMAR GABRIEL PENA FOR $8,680.00; AND PARTIALLY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO., 94-0-050, ON THE SAME SUBJECT TO REFLECT THAT THE GRANTEE HEREIN, RATHER THAN BEING JUAN MANUEL ZAPATA, ARE THE PRESENT ABUTTING OWNERS, RAUL PENA AND OMAR GABRIEL PENA; AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.

INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: CYNTHIA COLLAZO ANGEL0 FERRAZZANO Deputy City Manager Real Estate Manager

I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On March 7, 1994, Ordinance No. 94-0-050, the City Council authorized the conveyance, of the former section of Malinche Ave. between Pecan and Santa Clara Streets, in four parcels to the abutting owners. On August 28, 2000, Ordinance No. 2000-0-212, the City Council modified the earlier ordinance only to change the name of the buyer of one of the four parcels.

BACKGROUND: Ordinance No. 94-0-050 of March 7, 1994, authorized the City Manager to convey, in four parcels of land, in relation to the abutting owners, the former section of Malinche Avenue between Pecan and Santa Clara Streets, in four parcels of land, to those abutting owners, following the ordinance, two of the four parcels have been conveyed to the relevant abutting owners. Then, Ordinance No. 94-0-050 was partially modified by Ordinance No. 2000-0-212, dated August 28, 2000, in order to change the proposed grantee, as to a third of the four parcels, from Manuel M. Garcia to Narsario Soliz.

This ordinance also modifies Ordinance No. 94-0-050 to change the grantee as to the fourth and final parcel, described in Exhibit "A, from Juan Manuel Zapata to Raul Pena and Omar Gabriel Pena because the authorized sale to Juan Manuel Zapata never occurred due to then title problems. The Pena's, having acquired the property abutting the parcel described in Exhibit "A, by sheriff's deed of March 14, 2006, recorded on Volume 2047, Pages 130-131, Official Property Records of Webb County, Texas; are eligible to purchase the property described in Exhibit "A; and

Raul Pena and Omar Gabriel Pena who are now the current abutting property owners of the parcel described in Exhibit "A, [southwest quarter of the above mentioned section of Malinche Avenue], have accepted the City's offer to sell the "Surface Only" of the parcel, which consists of 3,858.36 sq. ft. at its current market value of $8,680.00, (3,858.36 sq. ft. @ $2.25 per square ft.).

FINANCIAL IMPACT: Anticipated revenue from the sale is $8,680.00 to account # 101-0000-374-1101, Sale of Streets

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: NIA Staff recommends introduction of this Ord~nance. ORDINANCE

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONVEY THE 3,858.36 SQUARE FEET OF LAND AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A OUT OF FORMER MALINCHE AVENUE BETWEEN PECAN AND SANTA CLARA STREETS TO RAUL PENA & OMAR GABRIEL PENA FOR $8,680.00; AND PARTIALLYAMENDING ORDINANCE NO., 94-0-050, ON THE SAME SUBJECT TO REFLECT THAT THE GRANTEE HEREIN, RATHER THAN BEING JUAN MANUEL ZAPATA, ARE THE PRESENT ABUTTING OWNERS, RAUL PENA AND OMAR GABRIEL PENA; AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 94-0-050, of March 7, 1994, authorized the City Manager to convey, in four parcels of land, in relation to the abutting owners, the former section of Malinche Avenue between Pecan and Santa Clara Streets, in four parcels of land, to those abutting owners; and,

WHEREAS, pursuant to said ordinance, two of the four parcels have been conveyed to the relevant abutting owners; and

WHEREAS, said Ordinance No. 94-0-050 was partially modified by Ordinance No. 2000-0-212 dated August 28, 2000, in order to change the proposed grantee, as to a third of the four parcels, from Manuel M. Garcia to Narsario Soliz; and,

WHEREAS, this ordinance also amends Ordinance No. 94-0-050 to change the grantee as to the fourth and final parcel, described in Exhibit "A, from Juan Manuel Zapata to Raul Pena and Omar Gabriel Pena, because the authorized sale to Juan Manuel Zapata never occurred due to then title problems; and,

WHEREAS, Raul Pena and Omar Gabriel Pena having acquired the property abutting the parcel described in Exhibit A, by sheriff's deed of March 14, 2006, recorded on Volume 2047, Pages 130-131, Official Property Records of Webb County, Texas; are eligible to purchase the property described in Exhibit "A; and,

WHEREAS, Raul Pena and Omar Gabriel Pena, have accepted the City's offer to sell the "Surface Only" of the property described in Exhibit "A" at its current market value of $8,680.00; and,

WHEREAS, it is the City's best interest to authorize conveyance of the property described in Exhibit "A" for $8,680.00 to Raul Pena and Omar Gabriel Pena. NOW; THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ClTY COUNCIL OF THE ClTY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1: The City Manager is authorized to convey the "surface only" of the that part of the former Malinche Avenue between Pecan and Santa Clara Streets, which is described by metes and bounds in Exhibit "A" attached to this ordinance, to Raul Pena and Omar Gabriel Pena for $8,680.00

Section 2: This ordinance modifies Ordinance No. 94-0-050, only with respect to changing the name of grantee from Juan Manuel Zapata to Raul Pena and Omar Gabriel Pena, and changing the sales price of the parcel to reflect a sales price based on current market value, rather than the market value at date of the prior ordinance.

Section 3: This ordinance shall become effective upon passage thereof,

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

THE DAY OF

RAUL G. SALINAS MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. ClTY SECRETARY

LAWJ'HONYC,."MCGETTRICK ACTING CLT~ATTORNEY EXHIBIT METES AND BOUNDS DIIXRWIIONS WlTa REFERENCE TO STREET CXASING RECOMMENDATION

THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF R4AY.JNCHE AVENUE R0.W. BETWEEN THE NORTH R0.W. LINE OF PECAN mT AND THE SOUTH R0.W. LINE OF SANTA CLARA STREET

A 3,85836 sq. ft. tract of land, more or less, comprised of the Soutfiwest Quarter of hddinche Avenue Right-of-way between the nod right-of-way line of Pecan Street and the south right-of-way line of Santa Clara street, situated in the Eastern Division of thi: City ofLaredo, Webb County, Texas, as per the City of Laredo Original Land Granf recorded in Volurpe 7, Page 15, Plat Records of Webb Cow, Texas; said 3,858.36 sq. ft. tract of land being more, particularly described by metes and bounds as follows;

COMME.MNG at a set %" diameter iron md on the intersedon of the north right-of-way line of Pecan Skeet with the east right-of-way line of Malinche Avenue, also being the southwest corner of Bfock No. 207, Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas;

THENCE, West, along the north right-of-way line of Pecan Street, a dist%uceof 27.78 feet to a set%" diameter iron d on the center line of Malinche Avenue right-of-way, for the deast corner and POINT4F-JUZGRVNZNG hereof;

THENCE, West, continuing along the north right-of-way line of Pecan Srreet, also being the south boundsry line of this tract, a distance of 27.78 feet to a set $5" diameter iron rod on the southeast cornex of Block No. 208, Eastem Division, for the southwest corner hereof;

THENCE, North, along the east boundary line of said Block No. 208, also being the west right-of-way line of Malinche Avenue and the west boundary line of this tract of land, a distance of 138.89 f- to a set %" diameter iron rod, for the northwest corner hereof;

THENCE, East, along the north boundary line of this tract, a distance 27.78 feet to a set %" diameter hon rod on the center line of Malinche Avenue right-of-way, fbr the northeast comer hot, =. TaENCE, So*, digthe centerline of Malinche Avenue right-of-way, also being the east boundary line of this tract, a distance of 138.89 feet to the POWT-OF-BEGINNING of this trad, containing 3,858.36 sq. R tract of land in the City of Wo,Webb County, Texas.

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DATE: SUBJECT: Introductory Ordinance No. Amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article I1 Administration & 06/18/2007 Enforcement, Division 2, Transportation and T*c Safety Advisory Committee, Section 19-5 1. Duty, Function of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo, clarifling and adding new language in the ordinance related to the functions and duties of the Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee providing for an effective date and publication. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Jesus Olivares, Asst. City Manager Roberto Murillo, P.E, P.T.O.E., Traffic Director

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None.

BACKGROUND:

Currently the ordinance (Section 19-51) states that one of duties and functions of the Transportation & Traffic Safety Advisory Committee is to advise the City Council and City Manager on issues pertaining to surface transportation which would include issues regarding El Metro Transit System. However, The Mast Transit Board is the one that handles Transit related issues. The ordinance is also silent in regards to InternationaI Bridge related issues which have been coming before the Transportation Committee. The proposed ordinance amendment would clarifl that International Bridge (tolls & improvements) will be brought up before this committee. The proposed ordinance amendment also includes language indicating that the cormnittee may provide recommendations on other issues as may be referred by City Council.

FINANCIAL: None.

RECOMMENDATION: TransportatiordTraffic STAFF: Staff recommends approval of this Advisory Board recommends approval. ordinance. 1 AN ORDINANCE

AMENDING CHAPTER 19, MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, ARTICLE 11 ADMINISTRATION & ENFORCEMENT, DIVISION 2, TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SECTIONS 19-51. DUTY, FUNCTION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LAREDO, CLARIFYING AND ADDING NEW LANGUAGE IN THE ORDINANCE RELATED TO THE FUNCTIONS AND DUTlES OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND PUBLICATION.

WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend ordinance to clarifjr some of its sections in regards to the duties and firnetions of the Transportation and TdEc Safety Advisory Committee; and

WHEREAS, transportation issues regarding the transit system has its own advisory committee that since has been created and no longer come before the Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee being that they have their own board; and

WHEREAS, the Transportation and Trac Safety Advisory Committee have requested that amendments to the ordinance that created this Committee be implemented to clearly defrne the duties and functions of the Committee; and

WHEREAS, the City Council is in the same opinion that these amendments be made to the code of ordinances as to the duties and functions of the Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee.

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

SECTION 1. AMEMlMENT

Chapter 19, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article 11, Administration & Enforcement, Division 2, Transportation and Trafic Safety Advisory Committee, Sections 19-46 and 19-5 1. Duty, Function, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo, are hereby amended as follows:

Sec. 19.51. Duty, Function

It shall be the duty and bction of the transportation and traEc safety committee to advise the city council and the city manager on issues pertaining to the followine and such other related matters as may be referred to the Committee bv the Citv Council:

(I) Proposed changes in the transportation master plan; . - . . (2) Traffic safety, 9 (a) Stwed Limits, (b) Street Direction Designations, (c) Traffic Remlation, (d) Enhancement of Trac Conditions;

(3) Reserved; (4) Truck routes;

(5) c.Vehicle for Hire Regulations;

(6) Parking (a) Parking Regulation. (b) Parkina Fees and Fines, (c) Residential Permit Parking; and

(7) International Bridges (a) Bridge Tolls, (b) Bridge Improvements.

SECTION 2. PUBLICATION

This ordinance shall be published once in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2.09 (D) of the City Charter.

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 BY. VfiERIA ACEVEDO

ASST. CITY ATTORNEY

COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

1 DATE: 1 SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE An ordinance amending Chapter 30 (Taxation) Section 4 (Credit Card Processing Fee) of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinance clarifying conditions under which a credit card payment convenience fee will apply and amending the fee from 1.8% to 3% of the transaction amount, thus assessing a fee which is in line with the other taxing units.

I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo, Elizabeth Martinez, RTA Deputy City Manager Tax Assessor-Collector

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

On July 15,2002, Ordinance No. 2002-0-132 was approved establishing a Credit Card Payment Processing Fee equal to 1.8% of the amount of the transaction.

BACKGROUND: Since October 2002, the City of Laredo has been accepting credit and debit card phone payments as a convenience to the taxpayer. As provided under Section 3 1.06 (c) of the Property Tax Code and approved by City Council under Ordinance No. 2002-0-132, a processing fee of 1.8% is being assessed to offset the expenses incurred in providing this service.

By the end of this fiscal year, we will be expanding this service by also providing our taxpayers the convenience of making their property tax payments thru the internet. During the last five years the cost of providing this service has increased. Last year, the average bank fee charges associated with these payments was 2.8 1% of the tranaction amount. A survey of the convenience fees currently assessed by th Laredo, is as follows:

I Citv of Laredo I 1.8% I I ebb County 3.0% 1 UISD 3 .O% LISD 2.41% ulus .30 cents

It is recommended that the City of Laredo increase their convenience fee from 1.8% of the transaction amount to 3% of the transaction amount.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: The approval of this increase will generate additional sources of revenues for General Fund and will be used to offset bank fee expenditures currently incurred by the City.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: )I Approval of Ordinance AN ORDINANCE NO. 2007-0-

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 (TAXATION) SECTION 4 (CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEE) OF THE CITY OF LAREDO CODE OF ORDINANCE CLARIFYING CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A CREDIT CARD PAYMENT CONVENIENCE FEE WILL APPLY AND AMENDING THE FEE FROM 1.8% TO 3.0% OF THE TRANSCTION AMOUNT, THUS ASSESSING A FEE WHICH IS IN LINE WITH THE OTHER TAXING UNITS.

WHEREAS, The City of Laredo has adopted Chapter 30-4 of the Code of Ordinances establishing a credit card processing fee of 1.8% of the amount of the transaction; AND

WHEREAS, The City of Laredo wishes to amend Chapter 30-4 to clari& conditions underwhich this convenience fee will apply; AND 1 WHEREAS, The City of Laredo has incurred an increase in costs associated with providing this service and wishes to amend the fee from 1.8% to 3.0% of the transaction amount, thus assessing a fee which is in line with the other taxing units.

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

SECTION 1. Chapter 30-4 of the Code of Ordinances is amended as follows:

Section 30-4- Phone and Internet Credit Card Payment Convenience Pmessmg Fee- A fee is hereby established for the collection of 3 credit card convenience fee that will be used to offset the additional expense incurred in the processing of phone and internet credit card payments. This fee will be equal to -ME% 3.0% of the amount of the transaction. The Tax Assessor-Collector is hereby authorized to charge this fee for the payment of advorem real property taxes and fees authorized by the Property Tax Code.

,) ,) Section 2: Effective Date.

The Ordinance shall become effective not less than sixty (60) days from the date of the public hearing on this ordinance, in accordance with the City Charter.

Section 3 : Publication.

This Ordinance shall be published one (1) time in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2.09 (D) of the City Charter.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2007

RAUL G. SALINAS, MAYOR

I ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS ~6%: VALERIA ACEYEDO, COUNCIL COMMUNICATION I DATE: I SUBJECT: INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE I Extending the contract with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission 06/18/2007 for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Outreach extending the grant period extension through April 30, 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 March 12,2007, Council approved Ordinance 2007-0- 033 approving the extension of the CHIP grant. BACKGROUND:

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission extended its contract with the City of Laredo for the City of Laredo Health Department to conduct CHIP Outreach through April 30,2007. I The CHIP Outreach Project provides outreach and enrollment assistance activity. This program: I 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.

I This communication is being done to authorize the City Manager to amend the budget and I

FINANCIAL: Extending the contract with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to bill expenses incurred for April 2007.

RECOMMENDATIONS: STAFF: Recommends that Council i approve the ordinance. ORDINANCE

EXTENDING THE CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION FOR THE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP) OUTREACH; EXTENDING THE GRANT PERIOD EXTENSION THROUGH APRIL 30, 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 April 1,2007 through April 30,2007; 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 contract is hereby extended with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Outreach Project of the City of Laredo Health Department, beginning April 1, 2007 through April 30, 2007; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract.

Section 2: The revenue line item is 226-0000-323-4082 hnded by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

Section 3: The expenditure division is 226-6049.

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 COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: FINAL READING OP ORDINANCE 2007-0-98

06/18/2007 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2007 Convention and Visitor's Bureau Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $54,000.00 for the All- America City Award Program and accepting the donations from various businesses and or agencies that will help defray the cost of the competition. (As amended)

INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager Thelma Acosta, Community Development Director Blasita Lopez, Convention & Visitor's Bureau Assistant Director

PREVIOUS COUNCIL, ACTION:

On September 18,2006, the City Council adopted the annual budget for fiscal year 2007. City council held a public hearing and introduced this ordinance on June 4,2007.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Laredo has been selected as a finalist for the All-America City Awards Competition. The event will take place in Anaheim, California on June 6-8, 2007. The All-America City Awards recognizes \I, cities with exemplary community vision, collaborative problem solving and inclusiveness to meet local challenges. The AH-America City Award is the nation's most prestigious and oldest civic recognition program. The donations will be used to defray some the cost of the delegation that will be representing the City of Laredo in Anaheim, California.

FINANCIAL: Annual Budget Proposed Amended Budget FY 2007 Amendment FY 2007

CONVENTION & VISITOR'S BUREAU Donations 1 Contributions -0- 54,000 54,000

All-America City Program -0- 54,000 54,000

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Conduct Final Reading of Ordinance ORDINANCE 2007-0-98

AMENDINGTHE CITY OF LAREDOWISCAL YEAR 2007 CONVENTIONAND VISITOR'S BUREAU BUDGET BY APPROPRIATLNG REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $54,000.00 FOR THE ALL-&IERICA CITY AWARDPROGRAM AND ACCEPTING THE DONATIONS / CONTRIBUTIONS FROM VARIOUS BUSINESSES AND OR AGENCIES THAT WILL HELP DEFRAY THE COST OF THE COMPETITION. (AS AMENDED)

WHEREAS, on September 18 2006, City Council adopted the fiscal year 2007 annual budget: and

WHEREAS, on June 4, 2007, City Council held a public hearing and introduced this ordinance; and

WHEREAS, on June 4,2007, City Council accepted the donations from various business earmarked to defray some of the cost of participating in the All-America City Program; and WHEREAS, in order to provide the fbnding necessary for the City to participate in the All-America City Competition, the nation's most prestigious and oldest civic recognition program, the budget is hereby amended.

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

Section 1: Convention and Visitor's Bureau is hereby amended as follows:

Annual Budget Proposed Amended Budget FY 2007 Amendment FY 2007

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

Donations 1 Contributions -0- 54,000 54,000

All-American City Program -0- 54,000 54,000

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE OF, DAY OF, 2007

R&JL G. SALINAS, MAYOR

,I ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

VALERIA M. ACEVEDO A r(m~lr~r(n~mx 7 A mmnn-~n-x7 COUNCIL CON1 MUNICATION DATE: SUBJECT: FINAL READING ORDINANCE NO. 2007-0-99

06/18/2007 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2007-2008 annual budget by reducing the amount by $2,515.00, to reflect the actual amount awarded of $165,085, as per federal mandate to the Texas Department of State Health Services fbnding to the Tuberculosis Prevention & Control Federal Project of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning January 1,2007 through December 3 1, 2007. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo Hector F. Gonzalez, M.D., M.P.H. ~e~ut~City Manager Health Director PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On June 4, 2007, Council held public hearing introducing ordinance and instructed staff to proceed with final hearing. BACKGROUND:

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

This grant awarded by the Texas Department of State Health Services will provide for the continuation of the Tuberculosis (TB) Special Populations Project, the Tuberculosis Jail Outreach Project, and the "Los Dos Laredos" Binational Tuberculosis Project. These projects will continue to provide services under this contract which includes:

(1) basic services for tuberculosis fTB) prevention and control and;

(2) expanded outreach services to individuals of identified sub-groups who have TB or who are at high risk of developing TB throughout the defined service area. In addition, it will continue with a cooperative agreement for the "Los Dos Laredos" Binational TB Project between Laredo and Nuevo Laredo to carry out expanded outreach services, laboratory, x-ray services and treatment to individuals of identified sub-groups in Nuevo Laredo who have tuberculosis.

FINANCIAL: The City of Laredo will decrease the contract amount by $2,5 15, fiom the City )f Laredo Health Department-Tuberculosis PreventionIControl Federal Project for the period leginning January 1, 2007, through December 3 1, 2007. The revenue account is 226-0000-323- 107 1 and the expenditure division is 226-60 19. (Budget on next page) ZECOMMENDATION: STAFF: Recommends that Council approve the ordinance. ORDINANCE 2007-0-99

AMENDING THE CITY OF LAREDO J?Y 2007-2008 ANNUAL BUDGET BY REDUCING THE AMOUNT BY $2,515.00, TO REFLECT THE ACTUAL AMOUNT AWARDED OF $165,085, AS PER FEDERAL MANDATE TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES FUNDING TO THE TUBERCULOSIS PREVENTION & CONTROL FEDERAL PROJECT OF THE CITY OF LAREDO HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JANUARY 1,2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 31,2007.

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

WHEREAS, the grant awarded by the Texas Department of State Health i Services will provide for the continuation of the Tuberculosis (TB) Special Populations Project, the Tuberculosis Jail Outreach Project, and the "Los Dos Laredos" Binational Tuberculosis Project.

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

Section 1: The City of Laredo FY 2007-2008 annual budget is hereby amended by decreasing $2,515 from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) for the Tuberculosis Prevention/Control Federal Project of the City of Laredo Health Department for an actual amount awarded of $165,085, for the period beginning January 1, 2007, through December 3 1, 2007.

Section 2: Revenue line item 226-0000-323-4071 fbnded by the TDSHS is hereby decreased by $2,5 15 to reflect actual amount awarded of $165,085.

Section 3: Expenditure division 226-6019 is decreased by $2,515 to reflect actual amount awarded $165,085. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR

ON THIS DAY OF ,2007.

- RAUL G. SALINAS MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETAR 1 COUNCIL COMMUNICATION DATE: SUBJECT: FINAL READING ORDINANCE 2007-0-100 Amending the fiscal year 2006-2007 budget by allocating the Utility Late Fees and 06118107 appropriating revenues and expenses in the amount of $90,000.00 to the Utility Billing Division provided by projected increases in the Utility Late Fees. The funds will be used in the Bank Service Fees line item to pay for the increased costs of fees for credit card payments made by the Utilities' customers. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Horacio De Leon, Assistant City Manager Tomas M. Rodriguez, Jr., P.E., Utilities Director and Elizabeth Martinez, RTA, Tax Assessor Collector PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Introductory reading of ordinance by Council on 06/04/07. BACKGROUND: The City of Laredo Water System is an enterprise fund and does not currently charge customers who pay their Utility bills using a credit card a fee for the transaction. As more and more Utilities' customers are using credit cards to pay their Utility bills, the costs keep increasing and are difficult to budget for. This transfer will pay this year's estimated costs. The funds that are being transferred are funds collected from the late fee account, where customers are assessed a fee if they pay their bills late. The benefit of using these funds is that the funds are used to provide a service to Utilities' customers who want to pay their Utility bills. FINANCIAL SECTION: The Utilities Department Waterworks Budget will be amended as follows:

Proposed Amended Budget Amendment Budget Waterworks: REVENUES: Utility Late Fees (557-0000-336.30-05) 961,290 90,000 1,051,290 EXPENDITURES: Bank Service Fees (557-411 5-533.55-04) 88,321 90,000 178,321

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: NIA That the Final Ordinance be passed. 1 ORDINANCE NO. 2007-0-100 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 BUDGET BY ALLOCATING THE UTILITY LATE FEES AND APPROPRIATING REVENUES AND EXPENSES IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,000.00 TO THE UTILITY BILLING DIVISION PROVIDED BY PROJECTED INCREASES IN THE UTILITY LATE FEES. THE FUNDS WILL BE USED IN THE BANK SERVICE FEES LINE ITEM TO PAY FOR THE INCREASED COSTS OF FEES FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS MADE BY THE UTILITIES' CUSTOMERS.

Whereas, the water system is an enterprise fund and does not currently charge customers who pay their Utility bills using a credit card a fee for the transaction; and

Whereas, more and more Utilities' customers are using credit cards to pay their Utility bills, the costs keep increasing and are difficult to budget for; and

Whereas, this transfer will pay this year's estimated costs; and

Whereas, the funds that are being transferred are funds collected from the late fee account, where customers are assessed a fee if they pay their bills late; and

Whereas, the benefit of using these funds is that the funds are used to provide a 1 service to utilities' customers who want to pay their bills.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT: 1. The FY 2007 Utilities Department Waterworks Budget is hereby amended as follows: Proposed Amended Budget Amendment Budget Waterworks: Revenue: Utility Late Fees (557-0000-336.30-05) EXPENDITURES: Bank Service Fees (557-41 15-533.55-04) i 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.

RAUt G. SALtNAS MAYOR

ATTESTED:

Gustavo Guevara, Jr. City Secretary

APPROVED AS TO FORM: Valeria M. Acevedo Acting City Attorney 1 By:

Jerry B. Cain Assistant City Attorney COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: Final Reading of Ordinance 2007-0-101 Amending the City of Laredo N 2006-2007 Colonias project, Wastewater and Water Annual 6/18/07 Budgets by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $277,357.00 fiom the Water & Wastewater Fund and appropriating the transfer in and expenditure in the amount of $277,357.00 for the Colonias Project Fund.

INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Carlos R. Villarreal, City Manager Tomas M. Rodriguez Jr. P.E., Utilities Director

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Award the contract to Ramos Industries on 5/15/06. Change Order #1 on 11/20/06. Contract was awarded to Jimmy Closner & Sons on January 2,2007. 1 BACKGROUND SUBJECT: The Colonias SH 359 Planning Area Work Order #3 Water Distribution Line and Wastewater Collection System originally consisted of constructing 8" water lines, 8" sewer lines and related facilities in order to provide water and sewer to the Colonias. Due to the potential for future development in the area, the development community requested to over-size the water and sewer lines to increase the capacity to serve their land shown on Exhibits B, C & D. The developers have committed to pay the City of Laredo for all over-sizing costs including $19,334.00 for engineering fees. On May 15,2006 - the City of Laredo awarded a construction contract to Ramos Industries and on 11/20/06 approved change order #1 for the material price increase for a total contract amount of $1,776,680.66. This total included the construction of 10" sanitary sewer line with an additional cost of $14,736.00 for the over-sizing. On January 2,2007- the City of Laredo awarded a construction contract to Jimmy Closner & Sons Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $4,697,756.20 for the construction of 16" water lines and 10"/12" sanitary sewer lines which included the cost of $151,548.30 for the over-sizing. On January 12,2007- the City of Laredo received a request from the developers to over-size the proposed 12" sanitary sewer line at Old Milwaukee to 15" in diameter, this increased the contract with Jimmy Closner & Sons Construction Co., Inc., by $19.738.60. The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved the over-sizing contract and agreed to fund the difference to cover the total cost: Contractors TWDB Over-sizing Rarnos Industries, Inc. $1,761,944.66 $ 14,736.00 $1,776,680.66 Jimmy Closner & Sons $4,546,207.90 $151,548.30 $4,697,756.20 Engineering Fees (HNTB) $ 455,097.93 $ 19,334.00 $ 474,431.93 Jimmv Closner & Sons $ 91,738.60 $ 91,738.60 (estimated) Total $6,763,250.49 $277,356.90 $7,040,607.39 FINANCIAL IMPACT: Account Name Account Number Original Budget Amendment Amended Budget Water Works: Fees & Reimbursements. 557-0000-373.30-00 0 Trans. Out: Colonia 557-41 10-597.04-51 0 Wastewater: Fess & Reimbursements 559-0000-373.30-00 0 Trans. Out: Colonia 559-4200-597.04-51 0 Colonias: Trans. In: Water Fund 451-0000-393.05-57 1,198,280 Trans. In: Sewer Fund 45 1-0000-393.05-59 964,188 Improv. Other than Bldg. 451-83 10-535.93-0 1 12,057,675 Project Engineering Fees 45 1-83 10-533 3-12 2,860,107

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: NI A Approve Final Readmg of Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 207-0-101

Amending the City of Laredo FY 2006-2007 Colonias project, Wastewater and Water Annual Budgets by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $277,356.90 from the Water & Wastewater Fund and appropriating the transfer in and expenditure in the amount of $277,356.90 for the Colonias Project Fund.

WHEREAS, the Colonias SH359 Planning Area Work Order #3 Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection System originally consisted to construct an 8" water line an 8" sewer line and related facilities in order to provide water and sewer to the Colonias. Due to the potential for future development in the area, the development community requested to over-sized the water and sewer lines in diameter allowing them to use the increased capacity for their land and as shown on Exhibits B, C & D. The developers have committed to pay the City of Laredo for all over-sizing costs including $19,334.00 on engineering fees.

WHEREAS, on May 15, 2006; the City of Laredo awarded a construction contract to Ramos Industries and on 11/20/06 approved change order #I due to the material price increase for a total contract of $1,776,680.66 for the 1 construction of 10" sanitary sewer line which included the cost of $14,736.00 for the over-sizing.

WHEREAS, on January 2, 2007; the City of Laredo awarded a construction contract to Jimmy Closner & Sons Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $4,697,756.20 for the construction of 16water lines, 10-12" sanitary sewer lines which included the cost of $151,548.30 for the over-sizing.

WHEREAS, on January 12, 2007; the City of Laredo received a request that the proposed 12sanitary sewer line at Old Milwaukee be enlarged to 15" in diameter allowing extra capacity for their land, this will increased $91,738.60 (estimated) to the contract to Jimmy Closner & Sons Construction Co., Inc.

WHEREAS, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved the over- sizing contract and agreed to fund the difference to cover the total cost of the project as follows:

Contract TWDB Over-sizing Total Ramos Industries, Inc. $1,761,944.66 $ 14,736.00 $1,776,680.66 Jimmy Closner & Sons $4,546,207.90 $1 51,548.30 $4,697,756.20 Engineering Fees (HNTB) $ 455,097.93 $ 19,334.00 $ 474,431.93 Jimmv Closner & Sons $ 91.738.70 $ 91,738.70(estimated) Total $6,763,250.49 $277,357.00 $7,040,607.49 1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE 6T ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT: ) Section 1: FINANCIAL IMPACT: Original Budget Amendment Amended Budget Water works: Fees & Reimbursements. 557-0000-373.30-00 0 101,070 101,070 Trans. Out: Colonia 557-41 10-597.04-51 0 101,070 101,070

Wastewater: Fess & Reimbursements 559-0000-373.30-00 0 176,287 176,287 Trans. Out: Colonia 559-4200-597.04-51 0 176,287 176,287 Colonias: Trans. In: Water Fund 451-0000-393.05-57 1,I 98,280 101,070 1,299,350 Trans. In: Sewer Fund 451-0000-393.05-59 964,188 176,287 1,140,475 Irnprov. Other than Bldg. 451-8310-535.93-01 12,057,675 258,023 12,315,698 Project Engineering Fees 451-8310-533.5512 2,860,107 19,334 2,879,441

Section 2: The Ordinance shall become effective upon passage thereof.

PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF ,2007.

RAUL SALINAS MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED &S TO FORM

VALERIA M. ACEVEDO /

~ssistantcity Attorney COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 2007-0-102

0611 812007 Amending the City Of Laredo fiscal year 2007 Waterworks and Sewer System Operating Funds and 2007 Waterworks and Sewer Revenue Bond Fund budgets by appropriating a draw down of $334,800.00 and $1,3 19,000.00 respectively from the opening balance and appropriating it for Machinery and Equipment acquisition. The Operating Funds will be reimbursed from the proceeds of a proposed 2007 Waterworks and Sewer Revenue Bonds. I INITIATED BY: 1 STAFF SOURCE: Carlos R. Villarreal, City Manager I Rosario C. Cabello, Finance Director PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

On September 18,2006, the City Council adopted the annual budget for fiscal year 2007. A reimbursement resolution 2007-R-046 will be adopted on June 4,2007. A public hearing and an introduction of this ordinance was held on June 4,2007.

BACKGROUND:

A proposed 2007 Waterworks and Sewer Revenue Bonds will be issued in the near future to fund acquisition of machinery and equipment for various Utility System Projects. The Waterworks and Sewer System Operating Funds will be reimbursed from the proceeds of the 2007 Waterworks and Sewer Revenue Bonds to be sold in the near future.

FINANCIAL: Annual Budget Proposed Amended Budget FY 2007 Amendment FY 2007 Waterworks Operating Fund: Opening Balance 11,230,562 (348,800) 10,88 1,762 Transfer Out to 2007 Revenue Construction Bond -0- 348,800 348,800

2007 Waterworks Revenue Bond Fund: Transfer In fiom Waterworks Operating Fund -0- Machinery & Equipment -0-

Sewer System Operating Fund: Opening Balance 8,425,700 (1,3 19,000) Transfer Out to 2007 Revenue Construction Bond -0- 1,319,000

2007 Sewer System Revenue Bond Fund: Transfer In - Sewer Operating -0- Fund Machinery & Equipment -0-

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

I N/A I Conduct Final Reading of this Ordinance 7 ORDINANCE 2007-0-102 AMENDING THE CITY OF LAREDO FISCAL YEAR 2007 WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM OPERATING FUNDS AND 2007 WATERWORKS AND SEWER REVENUE BOND FUND BUDGETS BY APPROPRIATING A DRAW DOWN OF $334,800.00 AND $1,319,000.00 RESPECTIVELY FROM THE OPENING BALANCE AND APPROPRIATING IT FOR MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION. THE OPERATING FUNDS WILL BE REIMBURSED FROM THE PROCEEDS OF A PROPOSED 2007 WATERWORKS AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS.

WHEREAS, on September 18,2006, City Council adopted the fiscal year 2007 annual budget: and WHEREAS, on June 4,2007, City Council held a public hearing and introduced this ordinance; and WHEREAS, in order to provide the fbnding necessary for cost associated with acquisition of needed machinery and equipment for various Utility System Projects and also as approved by Resolution 2007-R-046, the proposed budget amendment is hereby proposed.

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

Section 1: Waterworks Operating Fund is hereby amended as follows:

Annual Budget Proposed Amended Budget FY 2007 Amendment FY 2007 Opening Balance 11,230,562 (348,800) 10,88 1,762 Transfer Out to 2007 Revenue Construction Bond -0- 348,800

Section 2: 2007 Waterworks Revenue Bond Fund is hereby amended as follows:

Transfer In - from Waterworks Operating Fund Machinery & Equipment

Section 3: Sewer System Operating Fund is hereby amended as follows:

Opening Balance 8,425,700 Transfer Out to 2007 Revenue Construction Bond -0-

Section 4: 2007 Sewer System Revenue Bond Fund is hereby amended as follows:

Transfer In - Sewer Operating Machinery & Equipment PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS -A ) THE 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: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 2007-0-103

06/18/2007 Amending the City Of Laredo fiscal year 2007 Debt Service Fund and 2007 Certificate of Obligation Fund Budgets by appropriating a draw down of $6,000,000.00 from the opening balance and appropriating it for Machinery and Equipment acquisition. Debt Service Fund will be reimbursed from the proceeds of a proposed 2007 Certificate of Obligation Bond.

INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE:

Carlos R. Villarreal, City Manager I Rosario C. Cabello, Finance Director PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

On September 18,2006, the City Council adopted the annual budget for fiscal year 2007. A reimbursement resolution 2007-R-045 will be adopted on June 4,2007. A public hearing and an introduction of this ordinance was held on June 4,2007.

A proposed 2007 Certificate of Obligation bond will be issued in the near future to fund acquisition of machinery and equipment along with other City wide projects. Debt Service Fund will be reimbursed 1 from the proceeds of the 2007 Certificate of Obligation Bond to be sold in the near future.

Annual Budget Proposed Amended Budget FY 2007 Amendment FY 2007 Debt Sewice Fund: Opening Balance 6,508,489 (6,000,000) 508,489

Transfer Out to 2007 Certificate of Obligation

2007 Certificate of Obligation Bond: Transfer In - Debt Service Fund -0- 6,000,000 6,000,000

I Machinery & Equipment -0- 6,000,000 6,000,000 1 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

N/A Conduct Final Reading of Ordinance j ORDINANCE 2007-0-103

-3 AMENDING THE CITY OF LAREDO FISCAL YEAR 2007 DEBT SERVICE FUND AND 2007 CERTIFICATE OF OBLIGATION FUND BUDGETS BY APPROPRIATING A DRAW DOWN OF $6,000,000.00 FROM THE OPENING BALANCE AND APPROPRIATING IT FOR MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION. DEBT SERVICE FUND WILL BE REIMBURSED FROM THE PROCEEDS OF A PROPOSED 2007 CERTIFICATE OF OBLIGATION BOND

WHEREAS, on September 18,2006, City Council adopted the fiscal year 2007 annual budget: and WHEREAS, on June 4,2007, City Council held a public hearing and introduced this ordinance; and WHEREAS, in order to provide the hding necessary for cost associated with acquisition of needed machinery and equipment for City wide projects and also as approved by Resolution 2007-R- 045, the proposed budget amendment is hereby proposed.

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

Section 1: Debt Service Fund is hereby amended as follows:

Annual Budget Proposed Amended Budget FY 2007 Amendment FY 2007 1 Opening Balance 6,508,489 (6,000,000) 508,489

Transfer Out to 2007 Certificate of Obligation

Section 2: 2007 Certificate of Obligation Fund is hereby amended as follows:

Transfer In - Debt Service Fund

Machinery & Equipment -0- 6,000,000 6,000,000

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2007

RAUL G. SALINAS, MAYOR ,I ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

GUSTAVOGUEVARA, JR., VALEFUA M. ACEVEDO CITY SECRETARY ACTING CITY ATTORNEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

) DATE: SUBJECT: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 2007-0-104 06/18/2007 Amending the City Of Laredo fiscal year 2007 Solid Waste Operating Fund and 2007 Solid Waste Revenue Bond Fund Budgets by appropriating a draw down of $2,814,720.00 from the opening balance and appropriating it for Machinery and Equipment acquisition. Solid Waste Operating Fund will be reimbursed from the proceeds of a proposed 2007 Solid Waste Revenue Bond.

I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE:

Carlos R. Villarreal, City Manager ( Rosario C. Cabello, Finance Director PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

A reimbursement Resolution 2007-R-047 will be adopted on June 4,2007. A Public Hearing and Introduction of this Ordinance was held on June 4,2007.

A proposed 2007 Solid Waste Revenue Bond will be issued in the near future to fund acquisition of machinery and equipment along with other Solid Waste Improvement Projects. Solid Waste Operating Fund will be reimbursed from the proceeds of the 2007 Solid Waste Revenue Bond to be sold in the near i future.

Annual Budget Proposed Amended Budget FY 2007 Amendment FY 2007 Solid Waste Operating Fund: Opening Balance 11,213,563 (2,814,720) 8,398,843

Transfer Out - 2007 Solid Waste Revenue Bond

2007 Solid Waste Revenue Bond Fund: Transfer In - Solid Waste Operating Fund -0- 1 Machinery & Equipment -0- 2,8 14,720 2y814y7201 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

N/ A Conduct Final Reading of this Ordinance r ORDINANCE 2007-0-104

) AMENDING THE CITY OF LAREDO FISCAL YEAR 2007 SOLID WASTE OPERATING FUND AND 2007 SOLID WASTE REVENUE BOND FUND BUDGETS BY APPROPRIATING A DRAW DOWN OF $2,814,720.00 FROM THE OPENING BALANCE AND APPROPRIATING IT FOR MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT ACQUISITION. SOLID WASTE OPERATING FUND WILL BE REIMBURSED FROM THE PROCEEDS OF A PROPOSED 2007 SOLID WASTE REVENUE BOND.

WHEREAS, on September 18,2006, City Council adopted the fiscal year 2007 annual budget: and WHEREAS, on June 4,2007, City Council held a public hearing and introduced this ordinance; and WHEREAS, in order to provide the funding necessary for cost associated with acquisition of needed machinery and equipment for City wide projects and also as approved by Resolution 2007-R- 045, the proposed budget amendment is hereby proposed.

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

Section 1: Solid Waste Operating Fund is hereby amended as follows:

Annual Budget Proposed Amended Budget FY 2007 Amendment FY 2007 ) Opening Balance 11,213,563 (2,814,720) 8,398,843

Transfer Out - 2007 Solid Waste Revenue Bond

Section 2: 2007 Solid Waste Revenue Bond Fund is hereby amended as follows:

Transfer In - Solid Waste Operating Fund

Machinery & Equipment -0- 2,8 14,720 2,814,720

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

SUBJECT: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE 2007-0-105 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2006-2007 Approved Full Time Equivalent (FTE's) Positions for the Utilities Department by creating five (5) Water Conservation Inspectors under the Water Conservation Program for a total estimated salary expense of $55,364.71. Funding is available through the I Water ~vailabilfi~~und. INITIATED BY: I STAFF SOURCE: Horacio De Leon Tomas M. Rodriguez Jr., P.E. Assistant City Manager Utilities Director PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: May 21, 2007 - Council requested a status report on water conservation enforcement and instructed the Utilities Department to expand the Water Conservation Program enforcement personnel. June 4, 2007 - Council held a public hearing and approved an introductory ordinance.

BACKGROUND:

On May 1, 2007, the City of Laredo Utilities Department hired a temporary water conservation inspector through a temporary agency to enforce the Water Conservation & Drought Contingency Plan, Ordinance #2005-0-339. The water conservation inspector has been working forty (40) J, hours per week addressing each of the eight (8) districts during and after hours and also during the weekends, using rotating shifts.

In an effort to enforce the ordinance more effectively and efficiently, the Utilities Department is considering to expand the Water Conservation Program enforcement personnel by hiring five (5) Full-Time Equivalent positions and eliminating the current temporary water conservation inspector position hired through a temporary agency.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding for these positions is available in the Personnel accounts in the Water Availability Fund.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

NIA Approval of Ordinance ORDINANCE 2007-0-105

AMENDING THE CITY OF LAREDO N 2006-2007 APPROVED FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE'S) POSITIONS FOR THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT BY CREATING FIVE (5) WATER CONSERVATION INSPECTORS UNDER THE WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED SALARY EXPENSE OF $55,364.71. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE WATER AVAILABILITY FUND.

WHEREAS, the Laredo City Council requested a status report on water conservation enforcement and instructed the Utilities Department to expand the Water Conservation Program enforcement personnel; and

WHEREAS, the City of Laredo Utilities Department hired a temporary water conservation inspector on May 1, 2007 through a temporary agency to enforce the Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan, Ordinance #2005-0-339; and

1 WHEREAS, the water conservation inspector has been working forty (40) hours per week addressing each of the eight (8) districts during and after hours and also during the weekends, using rotating shifts; and

WHEREAS, in an effort to enforce the ordinance more effectively and efficiently, the Utilities Department is expanding the Water Conservation Program enforcement personnel by hiring five (5) Full-Time Equivalent positions and eliminating the current temporary water conservation inspector position hired through a temporary agency.

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

Section 1: The City of Manager is hereby authorized to amend the City of Laredo FY 2006-2007 Approved Full Time Equivalent Positions by creating five (5) Water Conservation Inspectors under the Water Conservation Program for a total salary expense of $55,364.71.

Section 2: The City Manager is hereby authorized to eliminate the current temporary water conservation inspector position hired through a temporary agency. 1 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR -1 ON THIS DAY OF ,2007.

RAUL G. SALINAS MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

' assistant City Attorney COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

- DATE: SUBJECT: FINAL READING # 2007-0-106

Accepting a grant awarded and amending the City of Laredo FY 2006- 2007 budget by increasing revenues in the amount of $54,445 and increasing expenditures in the amount of $57, 885 to reflect the actual grant amount of $679,130 awarded by the Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) High lntensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), at no cost to the city, to fund the Laredo Financial Task Force. Funds will be used to pay personnel salaries, travel and operational expenses from January 1,2007 through December 31,2007.

I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo, I Agustin Dovalina, Ill, Deputy City Manager I Chief of Police PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Council approved Public Hearing on June 4th12007 BACKGROUND:

The City of Laredo has been the Grantee agency for the past sixteen years for the South Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (ST HIDTA) Laredo Police financial Disruption Task Force. The Task Force works together with other Local, State and Federal Agencies, ) with its main focus being the identification and disruptionldismantling of Major Drug Trafficking Organizations.

Funds under the original grant pay for personnel salaries, overtime, fringe benefits, travel and operating expenses. The grant is 100% federally funded by the Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) High lntensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA).

FINANCIAL IMPACT: Original Proposed Budget Budget Budget Amendment

Revenues: South Texas HIDTA

Expenditures: Financial Task Force Program 07/08 $621,245

See attachment

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: -1 I NIA I Staff recomn~endspass this Final Reading - a 1 ORDINANCE # 2007-0-106 Accepting a grant awarded and amending the City of Laredo FY 2006-2007 budget by increasing revenues in the amount of $54,445 and increasing expenditures in the amount of $57, 885 to reflect the actual grant amount of $679,130 awarded by the Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), at no cost to the city, to fund the Laredo Financial Task Force. Funds will be used to pay personnet salaries, travel and operational expenses from January 1, 2007 through December 31,2007.

Whereas, the City Council previously adopted the budget for fiscal year 2007-2008; and

Whereas, 100% of the grant funds are federally funded by the Office of the National Drug Control Policy through the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area; and

Whereas, funds will be used to pay personnel salaries for one (1) Laredo Police Sergeant, two (2) Laredo Police Investigator, two (2) Zapata County Investigators, one (I) Webb County Sheriff investigator, one (1) full-time Administrative Assistant II, for travel and operating expenses for the above; and

Whereas, the City of Laredo full time equivalents for 223-2372 reflects: one (1) 1 Sergeant, two (2) Investigators, and one (1) Administrative Assistant II.

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

Section 1: the Laredo Financial Disruption Task Force grant be accepted in the amount of $679,130.

Section 2: Amending the City of Laredo FY 2007-2008 Financial Task Force Budget by increasing in the amount of $54,445 to fund the Laredo Financial Disruption Task Force. Funds will be used to pay for personnel salaries, travel and operational expenses beginning January 1,2007 through December 31,2007.

Section 3: The City of Laredo full time equivalents for 223-2372 reflects: One (1) Sergeant, two (2) Investigators, one (1) Administrative Assistant II.

Section 4: The City Manager will be authorized to transfer the following full-time equivalents (FTEs) to the General Fund in the event this grant is no longer funded: one (1) Sergeant, two (2) investigators, and one (I) Administrative Assistant II. PASSED BY THE ClTY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE - DAYOF ,2007. -;I

RAUL SALINAS MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. ClTY SECRETARY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: FINAL READING # 2007-0- 107 1 Accepting a grant awarded and amending the City of Laredo FY 2006- 200 budget by decreasing expenditures in the amount of $828 to reflect the actual grant amount of $99,916 awarded by the Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) High lntensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), at no cost to the city, to fund the STX Multi- Agency Drug Related Corruption Task Force. Funds will be used to pay overtime, fringe benefits and operational expenses from January 1,2007 through December 31,2007.

I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo, I Agustin Dovalina, Ill, ~e~ut~City Manager I Chief of Police PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: I Council approved Public Hearing on June 4th,2007 I BACKGROUND:

The City of Laredo has been the Grantee agency for the past sixteen years for the South Texas High lntensity Drug Trafficking Area (ST HIDTA) Laredo STX Multi-Agency Drug Related Public Corruption Task Force. The Task Force works together with other Local, State and Federal Agencies, with its main focus being the identification and disruptionldismantling of Major Drug Trafficking Organizations.

Funds under the original grant pay for overtime, fringe benefits, travel and operating expenses. The grant is 100% federally funded by the Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) High lntensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA).

FINANCIAL IMPACT: Original Proposed Budget Budget Budget Amendment

Revenues: South Texas HIDTA

Expenditures: Public Corruption Program 07/08 $ 100,744

See attachment. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: I STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends pass this Final Reading ORDINANCE # 2007-0-107

Accepting a grant awarded and amending the City of Laredo FY 2006-2007 budget by decreasing expenditures in the amount of $828 to reflect the actual grant amount of $99,916 awarded by the Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), at no cost to the city, to fund the STX Multi-Agency Drug Related Corruption Task Force. Funds will be used to pay overtime, fringe benefits and operational expenses from January 1,2007 through December 31,2007.

Whereas, the City Council previously adopted the budget for fiscal year 2007-2008; and

Whereas, 100% of the grant funds are federally funded by the Office of the National Drug Control Policy through the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area; and

Whereas, funds will be used to pay for overtime, fringe benefits and operational expenses.

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

Section 1: The Laredo STX Multi- Agency Drug Related Public Corruption Task Force grant be accepted in the amount of $99,916.

) Section 2. The allocated budget for this grant will be reflected in the 223-2375 division. I

PASSED BY THE ClTY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2007.

RAUL SALINAS MAYOR

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. VALERIA ACEVEDO ,' ,' CITY SECRETARY ACTING CITY ATTORNEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION DATE: I SUBJECT: FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2007-0-108 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT FY 2007 FEDERAL 06/18/07 PLANNING FUNDS (PL112) IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000.00 AND AMENDING THE CITY OF LAREDO'S 2006-2007 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO MATCH PLl12'S BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUES BY $30,000.00 AND EXPENDITURES BY $30,000.00. THE PL112 FUNDS COME FROM THE 2006- 2007 APPROVED UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM (UPWP).

I I INITIATED BY: STAFF' SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager Keith Selman, Director of Planning PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: This item was introduced by the City Council at the Council meeting of 06-04-07. 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 hnding sources: FHWA (PL112) $442,620 FTA (Section 5303) $67.4 19 Total $510,039

FINANCIAL IMPACT: 1 The following line items shall be increased accordingly: Description Original Budget Pro~osedAmendment Amended Budpet

Revenues: FTA (5303) $67,4 19 $0 FHWA (PL 1 12) $412.620 $30,000 Total $480,039 $30,000

Expenditures: Personnel $44,528 $0 Materials & Supplies $4,750 $0 Contractual Services $430.76 1 $30,000 Total $480,039 $30,000

) COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable. Staff recommends approval. ORDINANCE NO. 2007-0-108 ) AUTHORIZLNG THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT FY 2007 FEDERAL PLANNING FUNDS (PL112) IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000.00 AND AMENDING THE CITY OF LAREDO'S 2006-2007 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO MATCH PL112'S BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUES BY $30,000.00 AND EXPENDITURES BY %30,000.00. THE PL112 FUNDS COME FROM THE 2006-2007 APPROVED UNIFIED 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, 1 Whereas, on August 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; and,

Whereas, the MPO is programming 30,000 of the total FY '07 Un-obligated Balance of $107,719; the remainder of which will be programmed in the 2008-2009 UPWP.

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

Section 1: THE CITY MANAGER IS AUTHORTZED TO ACCEPT FY 2007 FEDERAL PLANNING FUNDS (PL112) TN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000.00 AND AMEND THE CITY OF LAREDO'S 2006-2007 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO MATCH PL112'S BUDGET BY INCREASING REVENUES BY $30,000.00 AND EXPENDITURES BY $30,000.00. THE PL112 FUNDS COME FROM THE 2006-2007 APPROVED UNIFIED PL-G WORK PROGRAM (UPWP). Section 2: The following fine items are increased accordingly:

Description Original Budget Proposed Amendment Amended Budget

Revenues: FTA (5303) $67,4 19 $0 FHWA (PL 1 12) $412.620 $30.000 Total $480,039 $30,000

Expenditures: Personnel $44,528 $0 Materials & Supplies $4,750 $0 Contractual Services $43 0.76 1 $30.000 Total $480,039 $30,000

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. SAZIINAS MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM: VALERIA ACEVEDO ACTING CITY ATTORNEY

BY: ANTHONY C. MCGETTRTCK ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2007-R-049

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE CONTRACT WITH KILLAM DEVELOPMENT, LTD., A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT D TO THIS RESOLUTION ,BY WHICH 1. KILLAM CONVEYS TO THE CITY TWO PARCELS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBITS 1 AND 2 OF EXHIBIT "A", WHICH IS A COPY OF THE GIFT DEED; AND 2. KILLAM AGREES TO CONTRIBUTE THE SUM OF $1 50,000.00 TOWARD THE COST OF THE WIDENING AND TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION PROJECT AT WINFIELDIALEXANDER & DEL MAR BOULEVARD, WHEN THE WORK IS DONE; AND 3. CITY AGREES TO BEGIN THE WORK WITHIN TWO YEARS OF DATE; AND 4. CITY AGREES TO DO THE WORK AS OUTLINED IN SECTION G OF THE CONTRACT; AND 5. CITY WILL PROVIDE STREET CUTS AT THREE LOCATIONS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT "B' OF THE CONTRACT; AND THE CITY ACCEPTS THE DONATION OF THE TWO PARCELS FOR USE IN THE WIDENING AND TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION PROJECT ON DEL MAR BOULEVARD.

J STAFF SOURCE: Carlos Villarreal Rogelio Rivera, City Engineer City Manager Roberto Murillo, Traffic Director

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

BACKGROUND: Staff and Killam Development, Ltd., have negotiated a contract by which Killam will donate two parcels of land, one of 0.4646 acres and the other of 0.2249 acres, for the widening of Del Mar at Winfield and Alexander Subdivisions, and for the installation of traffic signals at that location. In addition to the donation of the parcels, the contract provides that Killam will pay the City the sum of $1 50,000.00 toward the total cost of the widening and signalization project, to be paid when the project is completed

FINANCIAL IMPACT: Fixed Assets Land Account No. 991-0000-1 61-0000 /COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: 1 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: I I Recommends passage I RESOLUTION NO. 2007-R-049

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE CONTRACT WITH KILLAM DEVELOPMENT, LTD., A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT D TO THIS RESOLUTION ,BY WHICH 1. KILLAM CONVEYS TO THE CITY TWO PARCELS DESCRlBED IN EXHIBITS 1 AND 2 OF EXHIBIT "A", WHICH IS A COPY OF THE GIFT DEED; AND 2. KILLAM AGREES TO CONTRIBUTE THE SUM OF $150,000.00 TOWARD THE COST OF THE WIDENING AND TRAFFIC SIGNALLZATION PROJECT AT WINFIELD/ALEXANDER & DEL MARBOULEVARD, WHEN THE WORK IS DONE; AND 3. CITY AGREES TO BEGIN THE WORK WITHIN TWO YEARS OF DATE; AND 4. CITY AGREES TO DO THE WORK AS OUTLINED IN SECTION G OF THE CONTRACT; AND 5. CITY WILLPROVIDE STREET CUTS AT THREE LOCATIONS SHOWN ON EXHlBIT "B' OF THE CONTRACT; AND THE CITY ACCEPTS THE DONATION OF THE TWO PARCELS FOR USE IN THE WIDENING AND TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION PROJECT ON DEL MAR BOULEVARD. 1

WHEREAS, staff are in the process of engaging in a street widening and traffic signalization project at Del Mar Boulevard; and

WHEREAS, staff have negotiated with Killam Development, Ltd. an agreement in relation to the project; and

WHEREAS, under this agreement, Killam Development, Ltd, will donate two parcels, one of 0.4648 acres and the other of 0.2249 acres, needed for the street widening, and will contribute the sum of $150,000.00 toward the cost of the project, including traffic signatization on Del Mar at the Winfield and Alexander Subdivision, such sum to paid when the project is completed; and

WHEREAS, under this agreement, the City agrees to commence the project within two years and to place three streets cuts at locations selected by Killam Development, Ltd. in the project for for the widening of Del Mar in the area of the Winfield and Alexander subdivisions; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends this agreement to the City Council.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT: 1 -1 Section 1: The City Manager is authorized to execute the contract with Killam in the form and content reflected in Exhibit "D" attached to this resolution and to perform the obligations set forth in said contract; and

Section 3 : The City accepts the donation of the two parcels of land conveyed by Killam pursuant to said contract, which are described in Exhibits 1 and 2 of Exhibit "A" of the Contract, which exhibit is a copy of the form of the gift deed.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS DAY OF JUNE, 2007.

RAUL G. SALINAS MAYOR

ATTESTED:

1 GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR. CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

/. / VALERIAM. ACEVEDO

Assistant Cify Attorney COUNCIL COMMUNICATION 7 ( DATE: 1 SUBJECT: Resolution 2007-R-050 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a final grant application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Cooperative Agreement for FY. 2007- 2008. The funding from this grant will provide a sustainable benefit to the health and the environment of the community. I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo Hector F. Gonzalez, M.D., M.P.H. ~e~ut~City Manager Director of Health PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None.

BACKGROUND:

The EPA partners with communities to assist in better understanding of reducing risks from environmental toxins.

The City of Laredo Health Department has been selected to submit a final cooperative agreement application to RFP No. OAR-10-07-02 for a project under the U.S. EPA CARE Cooperative Agreement.

During the phase of the competition process, we will be working with EPA Regional staff to complete a final application and clarify aspects of the project's budget and work plan.

FINANCIAL:

The financial impact will occur when the grant is awarded.

RECOMMENDATION: STAFF: Recommends that Council authorize the City Manager to submit the grant application. RESOLUTION # 2007-R-

Authorizing the City Manager to submit a final grant application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Cooperative Agreement for FY 2007-2008. The funding from this grant will provide a sustainable benefit to the health and the environment of the community.

Whereas, the EPA partners with communities to assist in better understanding of reducing risks from environmental toxins; and

Whereas, the City of Laredo Health Department has been selected to submit a final cooperative agreement application to RFP No. OAR-10-07-02 for a project under the U.S. EPA CARE Cooperative Agreement.

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

Section 1: The City Manager be authorized to submit a grant application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Cooperative Agreement for FY 2007-2008. 1 Section 2: The funding from this grant will provide a sustainable benefit to the to the health and the environment of the community.

PASSED BY THE ClTY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE DAY OF ,2007.

RAUL G. SALINAS MAYOR

ATTEST:

GUSTAVO GUEV~. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

- DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION i Authorizing the City Manager to (1) terminate the City's 2005 Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) contract with Sacred Heart Children's Home for $33,807.65 in un-expensed 6- 18-07 funds, (2) award $15,630.00 of the 2005 ESG funds to Casa De Misericordia for the operation of its shelter and (3) award $18,177.65 to the Laredo Homeless Coalition for I operation of the Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Resource Center. INITIATED BY: Horacio De Leon STAFF SOURCE: Ronnie Acosta I Assistant City Manager CD Director I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: 11/7/2005- City Manager entered into contract and awarded 2005 Emergency Shelter Grant funds (ESG) made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $50,000.00 to Sacred Heart Children's Home for the operation of the shelter.

BACKGROUND: The City of Laredo has assisted Sacred Heart Children's Home with Emergency Shelter Grant Funds (ESG) for both rehabilitation and operation of their shelter since 1991, as approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). ESG applications were submitted to HUD that specifically described the facility, and the service they provide. The shelter gives care to up to 80 children, boys 5-10 years of age and girls 5-1 7 years of age, who for some justified reason cannot remain at their family home. The children, while at the shelter, remain under the guardianship of their parents and/or other relative. The Home functions as an emergency shelter for children who stay there for a period of 6 months to 2 years (approx. 33% of those assisted). Some children, (approx. 67%), stay for longer periods. The City has ' funded a total of $195,000 to this activity since 1991.

HUD conducted a monitoring of the ESG program in June of 2006. They monitored the City's 2003 ESG contract with Sacred Heart for the rehabilitation of the facility. The City's ESG contract with Sacred Heart under review was for $23,000. As a result of this monitoring, HUD changed its position, and has now determined that Sacred Heart Children's Home is ineligible to receive funding under this program. They stated that the population served did not meet the definition of homeless, as described in the McKinney Act. The City requested that HUD reconsider its determination, however, after nearly six months of deliberation, HUD Headquarters submitted a final Determination of Eligibility in March of 2007, and still deemed Sacred Heart ineligible to receive ESG funding.

HUD is requesting that the City repay the $23,000. HUD will allow the use of CDBG funds for the repayment, as this would be an eligible activity under the CDBG program.

Background Continued on page 2

FINANCIAL IMPACT: 2005 Emergency Shelter Grant / Acct.#: 2 19-9152-563-5579 ...... $33,807.65

' RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That this motion be passed. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

-- DATE: SUBJECT: MOTIONS 0611 8/07 Consideration to award contract 07-1 10 to A-1 Dry Cleaners, Laredo, TX in the estimated annual amount of $57,720.00 for laundry dry cleaning services for uniformed police officers for a term of one year with an option to renew for one additional year; and consideration to award contract FY07-109 to Holguin Cleaners, Laredo, TX in the estimated amount of $6,900.00 for providing laundry dry cleaning services for non uniformed police oficers for a period of three months. The City must provide dry cleaning services as a condition of the collective bargaining agreement. Funding is available in the Police Department budget. INITIATED BY: I STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Coilazo, Agustin Dovalina, Chief of Police Deputy City Manager Francisco Meza, Purchasing Agent I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Tabled by the City Council on 5/17/07. I I BACKGROUND: The City must provide dry cleaning service for uniformed and non uniform police officers as a condition of the new collective bargaining agreement. Staff is recommending that a contract be awarded to the low bidder A-1 Dry Cleaners for the uniformed police oficers for a period of one year and a contract be awarded to Holguin Cleaners for the non uniformed oficers for a period of three months. Holguin Cleaners has been the current provider for the non uniformed oficers. Because of complaints about the service provided by Holguin, staff is recommending a three month contract with a review of the service at the end of the three month period. St& has met with the owners of Holguin Cleaners to discuss the complaints and the vendor is willing to cure any problems. A performance review will be conducted after the three month period.

) Uniformed Officers Cost/Officer/Month Cost/Mth. Annual Total A-1 Dry Cleaners $13.74 $ 4,810.00 $ 57,720.00 U. S. Cleaners $30.36 $10,625.55 $127,506.60

Non Uniformed OEcers Cost/Oficer/Month CostlMth. Three Annual Month Total Total Holguin Cleaners $23 .OOO $2,300.00 $ 6,900.00 $27,600.00 Valu Care Cleaners $27.450 $2,745.00 $ 8,235.00 $32,940.00 A-1 Dry Cleaners $34.000 $3,400.00 $10,200.00 $40,800.00 U. S. Cleaners $33.746 $3,374.60 $10,123.80 $40,495.20 FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funds are available in the Police Department's contractual services, linen and laundry service line item budget. 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.

Police - Patrol Division, Account Number: 101-2366-523-1 800 Police - Detective Division, Account Number: 101-2325-523- 1800 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that these contracts be awarded. ) COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: MOTIONS 6/18/07 Consideration to award a six-month supply contract for contract FY07-100 to the 10% bidders, Leyendecker Oil Company, Laredo, TX, in the estimated amount oj $59,635.18; and Arguindegui Oil Co., Laredo, TX, in the estimated amount oJ $10,5 16.00, for the purchase of lubricants for the Fleet Maintenance Division. The bid

pricing will be 'rm for a six-month period and all items will be -purchased on an as I need basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Fund. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Horacio De Leon, Jessica Hein, Communication and Support Services Assistant City Manager Department Director I ~rhciscoMeza, Purchasing Agent PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None

BACKGROUND: The City received two bids for furnishing the Fleet Maintenance Division with lubricants for a six-month period. A bid was received from Hollen Oil Company after the bid deadline which was returned unopened to the vendor. All items will be purchased on an as need basis throughout the contract period. Contract Award Leyendecker Oil Co. Total Arguindegui Oil Co. Total Motor OiVDrum $ 2,730.40 Anti-freeze $ 5,506.92 Motor OiVGal $18,648.00 ATF Fluid Synthetic $ 4,886.00 Diff. Grease 80W $ 2,058.20 Contract Total $10,516.00 Diff. Grease 85-140W $3,091.50 Chassis Grease $ 3,510.08 Transmission Fluid $ 5,020.00 Power Tran 111 $19,844.00 Differential Grease $ 4,733.00 Synthetic Contract Total $59,635.18

Bid History 612006 512005 Motor Oil 15W-40 $ 4.47lgallon $ 3.361gallon Differential Grease 80W - 140W $104.181drum $ 9O.OOldrum Automatic Transmission Fluid $ 3.791gallon $ 3.08lgallon Brake Fluid $ 37.091 5 gallon $ 39.371 5 gallon Power Tran 111 $ 3.62gallon $ 2.89gallon Antifreeze $305.94/dnun $303.90/drum Chassis Grease $384.721drum $285.OO/drum Differential Grease Synthetic $246.75/drum $256.00/drum Transmission Fluid Synthetic $698.00/drum $680.68/drum $688.05/drum FINANCIAL IMPACT: The purpose of this contract is to establish prices for the commodities or services needed, should the City need td 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 3f 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. Funds for these products are available from the Fleet Maintenance Fund.

- Fleet Maintenance - Oil and Other Lubricants Account Number: 593-2810-533-2073 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that this contract be awarded. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION DATE: SUBJECT: MOTIONS 064 8/07 Consideration to award contract FY07-108 to the lowest bidder, OyReillyAuto Parts, Laredo, Texas in the estimated annual amount of $25,420.20 for providing automotive batteries for the City's Fleet. This contract will be for a period of one year. All batteries will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget.

INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Horacio Deleon, Jessica Hein, Communication and Support Services Assistant City Manager Director Francisco Meza, Purchasing Agent I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None. I BACKGROUND: The City received six bids for the purchase of automotive batteries for the City's automotive fleet. This contract will be for a period of one year. All batteries will be purchased on as needed basis. The bids were evaluated using the price criteria of Option-A 1 year replacement or Option-B 1 1/2 year replacement. Based on the evaluation criteria, staff recommends that O'Reily Auto Parts provides the best value to the city and should be awarded the contract.

f Bid Summarv 1 Total Bid 1 Total Bid I Option-A 1 year replacement I I Option-B 1 '/z year replacement- I Noyesman Interstate battery $25,216.96 OyReilyAuto Parts $25,420.20 OYReilyAuto Parts $25,420.20 Noyesman Interstate battery $28,880.56 Continental Batteries $26,544.00 Continental Batteries $28,908.00 Gonzalez Auto $28.752.40 Naua Auto & Truck $29-383.10 C.C. Battery Co. $35,372.32 1 I Gonzalez Auto $34,106.38 Nava Auto & Truck Incomvlete Bid 1 1 C.C. Batterv Co. $37-353.12

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 an annual supply 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 fbnds are appropriated and budgeted during the next fiscal year, this contract becomes null and void. I Fleet Maintenance Division- Vehicle Repair Account Number: 593-28 10-533-207 1

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that this contract be approved. Automotive vies FY07-108 May '8,200k00 P.M.

Option A4 Year Replacement Noyesman Inc Continental Gonzalsz C.C. Battery Napa Auto Battery Estimated Intentate Battery O'Rslly Auto Eattorlea Auto Co. lnc Truck Group Quantities Unit Price Ext Price Unit Price Ext Price Unit Price Ext Price Price Ext Price Price Ext Price Unit Price Ext Price BAT-78 So $ 41.72 $ 2,086.00 $ 40.80 $ 2,040.00 $ 46.00 $ 2,300.00 $ 55.21 $ 2.760.50 $ 64.79 $ 3.239.50 $ 44.76 $ 2.238.00 BAT-58R 16 $ 38.84 $ 621.44 $ 57.11 $ 913.76 $ 44.00 $ 704.00 $ 47.85 $ 765.60 5 56.79 $ 908.64 $ $ - BAT-31P 24 $ 58.28 $ 1.398.72 $ 64.47 $ 1,547.28 $ 63.00 $ 1,512.00 $ 63.51 $ 1.524.24 5 72.00 $ 1,728.00 $ $ - BAT-31s 120 $ 58.28 $ 6,993.60 $ 64.47 $ 7.736.40 5 63.00 5 7,560.00 $ 63.51 5 7.621.20 $ 72.00 $ 8.640.00 $ 5 - BAT-24F 14 $ 33.80 $ 473.20 $ 40.80 $ 571.20 $ 39.00 $ 546.00 $ 54.99 $ 769.86 5 49.59 5 694.26 5 41.75 $ 584.50 BAT-24 18 S 33.80 $ 608.40 5 34.27 $ 616.86 $ 39.00 $ 702.00 $ 29.95 $ 539.10 $ 49.59 $ 892.62 $ 41.48 $ 746.64 BAT-65 200 $ 51.08 $ 10,216.00 $ 40.80 $ 8,160.00 $ 50.00 $10,000.00 $ 54.85 $ 10,970.00 $ 75.99 $ 15.198.00 $ 52.20 $ 10.440.00 BAT-58 10 $ 38.84 5 388.40 $ 57.11 $ 571.10 5 44.00 $ 440.00 $ 47.63 $ 476.30 $ 53.59 5 535.90 $ 45.17 $ 451.70 BAT-34 20 $ 35.96 $ 719.20 $ 57.11 $ 1,142.20 $ 46.00 $ 920.00 $ 65.25 $ 1,305.00 $ 56.79 $ 1,135.80 $ 41.61 $ 832.20 BAT-75 20 $ 39.56 $ 791.20 $ 57.11 $ 1.142.20 $ 46.00 $ 920.00 $ 49.07 $ 981.40 $ 58.39 $ 1,167.80 $ 46.29 $ 925.80 BAT-27 20 $ 46.04 $ 920.80 $ 48.96 5 979.20 $ 47.00 $ 940.00 $ 51.96 S 61.59 5 1.231.80 0 0 - Total $ 25,216.96 $ 25.420.20 $26.544.00 $ 35.372.32 $ 16.218.84 Brand POW~NO~VJCI Super Start Exide JCI Exide Napa

Option 6-1 112 Year Replacement Continental Napa Auto 8 Gonzalez C.C. Battery Battery Estimated O'Reily Auto Noyesman Inc Batteries Truck Auto Co. 1nc Group Quantities Unit Price Ext Price Unit Price Ext Price Unit Price Ext Price Unit Price Ext Price Price Ext Price Price Exi Price BAT-78 50 $ 40.80 $ 2.040.00 $ 50.36 $ 2.518.00 $ 49.00 $ 2.450.00 $ 48.11 $ 2.405.50 $ 60.62 $ 3.031.00 $ 74.39 $ 3.719.50 BAT-58R 16 $ 57.11 5 913.76 $ 49.52 $ 792.32 $ 49.00 5 784.00 $ 47.71 $ 763.36 $ 53.25 $ 852.00 $ 56.79 $ 908.64 BAT-31P 24 $ 64.47 $ 1.547.28 $ 57.92 $ 1.390.08 $ 69.00 $ 1,656.00 $ 70.60 $ 1.694.40 $ 69.99 $ 1.679.76 $ 72.00 $ 1.728.00 BAT-3 1S 120 $ 64.47 5 7.736.40 $ 57.92 $ 6.950.40 $ 69.00 $ 8.280.00 $ 70.60 $ 8,472.00 $ 69.99 $ 8,398.80 $ 72.00 $ 8.640.00 BAT-24F 14 5 40.80 $ 571.20 8 36.08 $ 505.12 $ 44.00 $ 616.00 $ 47.47 $ 664.58 $ 54.99 $ 769.86 $ 63.99 $ 895.86 BAT-24 18 $ 34.27 $ 616.86 $ 36.08 $ 649.44 $ 44.00 $ 792.00 $ 47.47 $ 854.46 $ 54.72 $ 984.96 $ 63.99 $ 1.151.82 BAT-65 200 5 40.80 $ 8.160.00 $ 62.96 $ 12.592.00 $ 54.00 $10.800.00 $ 55.28 $ 11,056.00 $ 69.28 $ 13,856.00 $ 75.99 $ 15.198.00 BAT-58 10 5 57.11 $ 571.10 $ 44.48 $ 444.80 $ 49.00 $ 490.00 $ 47.48 $ 474.80 $ 65.12 $ 651.20 $ 74.39 $ 743.90 BAT-34 20 $ 57.11 $ 1,142.20 $ 48.68 $ 973.60 $ 49.00 $ 980.00 5 47.48 5 949.60 $ 65.25 $ 1,305.00 $ 74.39 $ 1,487.80 BAT-75 20 $ 57.11 $ 1.142.20 $ 50.36 $ 1,007.20 $ 49.00 $ 980.00 $ 48.26 $ 965.20 $ 63.64 5 1.272.80 $ 69.59 $ 1,391.80 BAT-27 20 $ 48.96 $ 979.20 $ 52.88 $ 1.057.60 $ 54.00 $ 1,080.00 5 54.16 $ 1,083.20 $ 65.25 $ 1.305.00 $ 74.39 $ 1.487.80 $ 25,420.20 $ 28.880.56 $28.908.00 $ 29.383.10 5 34.106.38 $ 37,353.12 Total Super Start Interstate Battery JCI Napa Exide Exide

Notes: dacement while Heavy Duty batteries carry 1 112 DATE: SUBJECT: MOTIONS 0611 8/07 Consideration to amend contract FY05-081 currently awarded to HD Supply Waterworks, Laredo, Texas in the amount of $3 1,000.00 for the purchase of water meters for the Utilities Department. The proposed amendment would increase the current contract to $143,809.21 in order to provide funding for the remainder of the contract term. Funding is available in the department's budget.

I INITIATED BY: 1 STAFF SOURCE: Horacio De Leon Tomas M. Rodriguez, Jr. P.E., Utilities Department Assistant City Manager Director Francisco Meza, Purchasing Agent I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Contract FY05-08 1 year 2 option to extend approved by City Council on 0611 912006 in the amount of $1 12,809.21.

BACKGROUND: The City awarded an annual supply contract on 06/19/2005 for the purchase of water meters. Nine different meter sizes are purchased by the Utilities Department - Water Division for residential and commercial installations. This contract currently allows the department to purchase these meters on an as needed basis.

The term of this contract is for a one year period which will expire on 6/19/07. Due to an increase in usage, this contract will fund out before the end of the contract term requiring a change order to increase the contract amount by $3 1,000.00. Bids are currently being solicited for a new contract period.

Original Contract Award $1 12,809.21 Amendment No. 1 $ 31.000.00 Revised Contract Total $143,809.21

I 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 an annual supply 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: Inventory 557-0000-14 1-0000

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that this contract amendment be approved. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

( DATE: / SUBJECT: MOTION

0611 812007 Consideration to approve a three-year professional service contract with First Southwest Asset Management Company to perform the arbitrage rebate compliance services for all of the City's tax-exempt bond issues. The fees are $1,800 per computation per year. Funding for the contract will be funded from interest earnings of each of the respective bond issues. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Carlos R. Villarreal, City Manager Rosario C. Cabello, Finance Director

I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On October 16, 1995, a five-year contract was awarded to First Southwest Asset Management Company for arbitrage rebate calculations services. On February 5, 2001, a five-year contract was awarded to First Southwest Asset Management Company.

BACKGROUND:

I ,Pursuant to the provisions of Section 148(f)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the City is required to determine whether or not a rebate of investment earnings will the required to be made to the U. S. Treasury in connection with the sale and delivery of tax-exempt bond issues. Contract may be terminated with or without cause by either party upon a thirty (30) days prior written notice to the other party. The City has contracted with First Southwest Asset Management Company since 1995.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: Arbitrage Rebate Compliance Services will be funded from interest earnings of the respective bond issues and will be budgeted on an annual basis. Any potential rebate liability due to the U. S. Treasury will also be funded in the year in which the rebate must,be paid.

Base fee per computation year, per bond $1,800 Debt Service Fund $ 500

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Approval of a five-year professional service contract with First Southwest Asset Management Company. - COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO GRANT A PUBLIC FIREWORKS 0611 8/07 DISPLAY PERMIT AT THE LAREDO COUNTRY CLUB ON JULY 4, 2007 INDEPENDENCE DAY AT 9:15 P.M. THE TECHNICIAN FOR THE DISPLAY WILL BE ATLAS ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED. I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo, Luis F. Sosa, Jr. Deputy City Manager Fire Chief

I I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None

BACKGROUND: The Laredo Country Club will be celebrating Independence Day - July 4, 2006 with a Fireworks Display Show at 1415 Country Club Drive at 9: 15 p.m. The Laredo Country Club I contracted Atlas Enterprises, Incorporated for a Public Display Fireworks Permit through the Laredo Fire Department. The Laredo Fire Department reviewed the application and conducted an on scene inspection of the site on April 13, 2007, and agreed to comply with their request for a permit. A public display of Fireworks Permit was also issued by the Texas Commission State Fire Marshal's Office.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: None

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve this Motion. Staff recommends that this Motion be passed. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO GRANT A PUBLIC FIREWORKS DISPLAY PERMIT AT THE VETERANS FIELD ON JULY 4th INDEPENDENCE DAY AT 9:15 P.M. FOR THE LAREDO BRONCO'S 0611 8/07 BASEBALL CELEBRATION. THE TECHNICIAN FOR THE DISPLAY WILL BE ATLAS ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED.

I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo, Luis F. Sosa, Jr. Deputy City Manager Fire Chief

I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None

BACKGROUND: The Laredo Bronco's Baseball Team will be celebrating their baseball game i with a Fireworks Display Show at the Veteran's Field. The United League Baseball contracted Atlas Enterprises, Incorporated for a Public Display Fireworks Permit through the Laredo Fire Department. The Laredo Fire Department reviewed the application and conducted an on scene inspection of the site on June 13, 2007, and agreed to comply with their request for a permit. Subsequent inspections will be conducted by the Fire Prevention Division on the date of scheduled Fireworks Display.

L COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve this Motion. Staff recommends that this Motion be passed. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: MOTIONS -118107 Consideration to award contract FY07-126 to the low bidder, Bear Saver, Inc., Ontario California for the purchase of thirty nine (39) recycling containers in the total amount of $25,198.00, for the Solid Waste Department. These recycle containers will be installed in selected downtown streets to beautify and keep the downtown area clean. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Fund.

I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Horacio De Leon, Oscar J. Medina, Solid Waste Department Director Assistant City Manager Francisco Meza, Purchasing Agent PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None.

I BACKGROUND: All recycle containers will be installed in selected downtown streets to beautify and keep the I downtown area clean. These containers were installed in 2005 as a pilot program for the downtown area. The containers which were installed along Convent Street have provided adequate trash capacity and prevented the accumulation of bees inside the containers. The downtown merchants have approved and recommended the continued replacement of the open top can with these recycling containers with loading chute.

Delivery is expected 45 days after receipt of order.

Bear Saver Highland Products Hunter Knepshield Unit Unit Unit I ';)exription Price Total Price Total Price Total I 32- Gallon Capacity $582.00 $22,698.00 $63 5.00 $24,765.00 $753.64 $29,392.00 Trash Receptacle I ADA-ModelCE132CH Freight $ 2,500.00 $ 1,930.00 $ 2,700.00 Total $25,198.00 $26,695.00 $3 1,092.00

FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funds for the purchase of these recycling containers are available in the following budget. Solid Waste Fund - Materials and Supplies Account Number: 556-2550-532-2400

'7MMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that a contract be awarded to the low bidder. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

- ) DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION 0611 812007 Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of May 2007, represents an increase of $1 18,595.37. These adjustments are determined by Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. I 1 INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: CYNTHIA COLLAZO, ELIZABETH MARTINEZ DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Approves tax roll each year.

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 an increase in levy in the amount of $1 18,595.37.

I COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: I STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1 Approval COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION Consideration for approval of change order no. 2 an increase of $31,801.OO for additional 0611 8/07 structure repair (pump flowable concrete fill, core 7 holes and repair 3 existing electrical conduits) and additional dense concrete overlay repair, and to add five (5) working days to the contract time to the construction contract with Restek, Inc., Austin, Texas, for the Laredo Colombia International Bridge Superstructure Rehabilitation. Current construction contract amount is $535,773.90. Funding is available in the Laredo Bridge System Fund - Revenue Bond 2005A. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Cynthia Collazo, Rogelio Rivera, P.E., City Engineer Deputy City Manager Mario Maldonado, Bridge Director PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On May 21, 2007, City Council approved change order no. 1 an increase of $71,335.00 for additional dense concrete overlay repair, additional concrete pavement reconstruction and additional clean/sealing pavement joints and to add ten (10) working days to the contract time to the construction contract with Restek, Inc., Austin, Texas, for the Laredo Colombia International Bridge Superstructure Rehabilitation. BACKGROUND : The purpose of this project is to repair deterioration and damage to various superstructure components of the Laredo Colombia International Bridge, as well as removal and replacement of deteriorated riprap at the United States abutment. The major items of work include preparation right-of way, concrete structure repair, clean and seal joints, bridge expansion joints (header type), dense concrete overlay, remove and replace concrete pavement, remove and replace concrete riprap, clean & seal concrete pavement joints (joints & cracks), barricades, signs & traffic control, concrete sidewalk, concrete curb, and temporary erosion control fencing. All of the rehabilitation work within the travel lanes of the bridge will require that a minimum of two lanes of traffic, in each direction, be maintained throughout the construction period. Work during off-peak traffic times is encouraged but not mandatory. The successful contractor is required to submit his intended traffic control plan to the Engineer for review and comment. Plans and specifications were prepared by Structural Engineering Associates, Inc., San Antonio, Texas.

This change order no. 2 is for additional structure repair (pump flowable to core 7 holes, concrete fill, and repair 3 existing electrical conduits) (Item 1A and 1B); additional dense concrete overlay repair (Item 2A).

During the construction phase of this project and after removal of existing damaged rip rap, significantly more eroded areas were found. These areas are to be repaired by drilling concrete (7 core holes) and applying pumped flowable concrete fill to the voids.

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FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding is available in the Laredo Bridge System Fund - Revenue Bond 2005A. Improvements Other Than Buildings - Account No. 553-4065-535-9301.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: I NIA. Approval of Motion. I The study and report for the Bridge Rehabilitation was performed in November, 2004, and the p~ojectwas not bid and awarded until December, 2006. During the construction phase, significantly more area of the bridge deck overlay has become delaminated, therefore increasing the original quantities. In addition, the international bridge as-built plans indicated a typical 1 3/4" thick bridge overlay existed, but during the removal operations, the bridge deck overlay was found to vary between 1 %" to 3" thick, therefore increasing the dense concrete material required. This project will also add five (5) working days to the construction contract time.

Original construction contract amount...... $432,637.90 Change order no. 1...... $ 71,335.00 (Approved by City Council on May 21,2007) For additional dense concrete overlay repair, additional concrete pavement reconstruction and additional cleanlsealing pavement joints and to add ten (10) working days to the contract time This change order no. 2...... $ 3 1,801.OO Current construction contract amount...... $535,773.90

Page 2 of 2 CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF CHANDE ORDER No.2, OMBIA INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE COUNCIL COMMUNICATION DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION Consideration to award a contract to add another qualified book vendor, Unique Book June 18,2007 Inc. for library materials collection development for books and audio-visual products for a period of two years. Funding is available in the Library Department Budget and is subject to hture budget appropriations.

STAFF SOURCE: I INXTIATEDBY: Carlos Villarreal, City Manager Janice Weber, Library Director PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

ity Council approved bid specifications on November 2, 1998. 2-year contracts to multiple qualified book vendors on January 18, 1999, July 19, 200 1, March 4,2003, May 16,2005, August 28,2006 and May 21,2007. .

BACKGROUND: Contracts for multiple book vendors for library materials collection development enables the Library to assess the services of book distributors and acquire the best competitive prices and discounts on the market. Multiple contracts for various genres insure high quality reading materials and services at the best prices for all book purchases. Since many times several vendors are needed to fill a request or desired product, multiple contracts will allow library staff to use appropriate sources to purchase materials for efficient collection development. Invitation to bid was sent out to 95 vendors on April 1, 2007. Due to staff oversight an invitationhid packet was not sent to Unique Books Inc. Its contract expired on May 16,2007.

FINANCIAL: Contract is for a two year period. Library materials will be purchased from General Fund library division accounts: 101-35 10, 35 15, 3520, 3525, -552-2302, -552-2303-552-2305. Subject to future budget appropriations. RECOMMENDATION: I STAFF: The Library Advisory Committee will consider Staff recommends approval of this book vendor ) this item at the next regular meeting on June contract. 27,2007. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION 0611 8/07 Ratifying the action taken by the City Manager to authorize the repair of a 20" sewer line at Santa Clara by Ellis and Ellis Inc. of Laredo, Texas in the amount of $67,500.00 due to an emergency blockage within the sewer collector. Funding is available in the Utilities Department-Sewer Construction Division.

INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Horacio DeLeon, Assistant City Manager Tomas M. Rodriguez, Jr. P.E., Director PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None

BACKGROUND:

On May 22,2007 notification of the failed attempts to unblock a sewer blockage occurred establishing that several attempts to jet through the blockage was unsuccessful and construction forces were required to be contacted for assistance. Construction forces attempted to assess the likely requirements of materials and equipment to provide excavation and repair of the 20" clay sewer pipe. Vacuum truck service was contracted to prevent overflows from the upstream manhole. In order to prevent the overflows as much as possible and due to the depth and equipment needs for the repair, authorization was requested on the basis of an emergency health concern to authorize an available contractor (Ellis and Ellis Inc.) to mobilize and provide the needed assistance for repair.

Contractor agreed to provide the necessary services on a $1,500 per hour basis to include the following scope.

1. Provide all labor, equipment and materials to excavate and relief blockage to allow for flow of sewer. 2. Provide bypass pumping capacity sufficient to plug and repair sewer. 3. Install manhole. 4. Provide finishing of asphalt and concrete resurfacing as needed.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding is available in the budget of the Sewer Fund-Sewer Construction account Collection Systems (559-4240-538-0278).

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: None Approve Motion COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION 611 8/07 Authorize the City Manager to award a professional engineering contract to CAPEX Consulting Group of Frisco, Texas in the amount of $37,500.00. This contract will provide professional services for completing a Sewer Rate Study and financial plan. Funding is available in the Utilities Department - Sewer Construction Division.

INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Horacio DeLeon, Assistant City Manager Tomas M. Rodriguez, Jr., P.E., Director

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None

BACKGROUND:

The scope of this project consist of the following items in the process of providing recommendations to the Utilities Department on the process to best initiate a rate increase in the sewer fund.

1. Recommend a rate structure based on cost of service and revenue requirements. 2. Costs to be allocated by year and customer classes. 3. Alternative rate structures examine and presented to staff. 4. To provide adequate revenue stream for the Wastewater Utility Fund. 5. Evaluation of existing customer service fees and system charges. 6. Communication recommendations to rate payers.

In addition, the study will provide a detailed analysis of the areas income and demographic information, a report describing the rate methodology, and a detailed cost of service model to be developed on MS Excel.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding is available in the budget of the Sewer Construction Division account Sewer Master Planning (559-4240-538-0330).

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: I STAFF RECOMMENDATION: None Approve Motion COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

) DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION Consideration to authorize the City Manager to sell surplus equipment to 06/18/07 El Cenizo La Gloria Development Corporation, a non-profit organization. Surplus equipment consists of 2 pickup trucks to be sold at a reduced price of salvage value. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Carlos Villarreal Gustavo Guevara, Jr. City Manager City Secretary

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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

The City of Laredo has previously sold surplus vehicles to various sister cities and other municipalities such as: Encinal, Texas; Rio Bravo; El Cenizo; Dimmit County; Tlahualilo, Durango; Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas; Cienega de Flores, Nuevo Leon; Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon; Monclova, Coahuila; San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato; Acambaro, Guanajuato; Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon; Leon, Guanajuato; Lampazos de Naranjo, Nuevo Leon; and Mexticacan, Jalisco.

Last vehicles sold to sister city organizations were on April 16, 2007 to:

Rio Bravo - 3 Refuse Trucks and 2 sweepers ) Torreon. Coahuila - Suburban Mexticacan, Jalisco - 1 Refuse Truck, 1 Van, 2 pickup trucks, and 1 ambulance Casimiro, Jalisco - 2 Refuse Trucks, 1 Dump Truck, and 1 picku truck Monclova, Coahuila - 2 pickup trucks, 1 Van, and 1 ambulance

All vehicles were sold at 25% of the appraised value.

Unit # Vehicle V.N. Salvage Value 2096 1991 Ford F-I 50 Truck 1FTDFl5NOMKB05609 $387.50 2157 1994 Ford F-150 Ext. Cab 1FTEXI 5M2RKB23134 $768.75

These vehicles will be sold at 25% of appraised value. I FINANCIAL: I Account: Automobile Equipment 991-0000-1 67-0000

I RECOMMENDATION: 1 Staff recommends motion approval. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: STAFF REPORT PRESENTATION BY 2006-2007 ClTY OF LAREDO EMPLOYEE 06-18-07 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ON THE FEASIBILITY OF CONSOLIDATING ALL ClTY OFFICES UNDER ONE ROOF WlTH AN EMPHASIS ON THE OLD MERCY HOSPITAL BUILIDNG, WlTH POSSIBLE ACTION.

I INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Carlos Villarreal Daniel E. Migura, Jr. City Manager Human Resources Director

I PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: During the June 4, 2007 City Council meeting, council made a motion to table this item for a later meeting date.

BACKGROUND:

During the City Council meeting of March 19, 2007, council instructed the City of Laredo Employee Leadership Development class to study the feasibility of housing all City departments in one concentrated area with an emphasis at 1515 Logan (old Mercy Hospital). I

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

None.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: None Recommendation will be made by staff during this presentation. COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE: SUBJECT: EXECUTIVE SESSION Request for executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 5 5 1.07l(l)(A) 06-18-2007 to consult with attorney on the pending case of Laredo Town Center, L.P. v. City of Laredo, Cause No. 2007CVQ000972Dl in the 49" District Court, Webb County, Texas; and return to open session for possible action. INITIATED BY: STAFF SOURCE: Carlos R. Villarreal Anthony C. McGettrick City Manager Acting City Attorney

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

BACKGROUND:

FINANCIAL:

RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: N/A N/A COUNCIL COMMUNICATION ( EXECUTIVE SESSION Discussion of possible appointment and confirmation of a City Attorney June 18,2007 pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code; and return to open session for possible action.

Initiated By: Staff Source: Carlos Villarreal, City Manager Anthony McGettrick, Assistant City Attorney

Previous Council Action: None

Background:

Financial Impact:

Committee Recommendation: Staff Recommendation:

NIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD COMMUNICATION DATE: SUBJECT: MOTION 06-1 8-07 Consideration to award annual supply contracts (FY 07-060) for bus and van fleet parts to the following vendor: Vehicle Maintenance Programs, Boca Raton, FL., in the estimated amount of $20,884.36. The Laredo Mass Transit Board approved contracts with various providers at the board meeting of May 7, 2007. This vendor was inadvertently not listed on the motion as one of the proposed contract vendors. All bus and fleet parts are I purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the El Metrooperations Fund. INITIATED BY: I STAFF SOURCE: Horacio De Leon, Assistant City Manager Feliciano Garcia, Jr., Transit General Manager Francisco Meza, Purchasing Agent

I PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION: Approved annual supply contracts for bid FY07-060 for bus and van feet parts at the board meeting of 5/07/07.

BACKGROUND: Bids were received for awarding an annual parts contract for bus and van fleet parts. The El Metro Maintenance Division identified and listed parts most commonly purchased for non-warranty repair work. Contracts will be awarded by item(s) to the lowest most responsible bidders. The purchase of annual contracts is to establish a contract price for specific items and for a fixed term. All items will be purchased on an as needed basis. Some replacement parts that are used on a regular basis are maintained on an inventory basis.

FINANCIAL: 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 appropi-iated hds from which payments for the contract purchases can be made. If no hnds are appropriated and budgeted during the next fiscal year, this contract becomes null and void. Funding is available in the following Ime item budgets: inventory Parts 558-0000- 141-0000 Fixed Parts (Bus Parts) 558-5813-582-3020 Paratransit (Van Parts) 558-58 14-582-3020 COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: [ternwas reviewed by the Transit Committee on Staff recommends approval of this motion. May 1,2007. I