COUNCIL COMMUNICATION

DATE:

 

 

 05   /  20    /  2002 

 

 

SUBJECT:  Final Reading 2002-O-091 

 

Authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY2001-2002 annual budget in the amount of $65,000 to continue the  renovations and modifications to building number 60 (16,000 sq. ft.) located at the 4800 block of Maher Avenue.  The Laredo Police Department leases this building from the Laredo International Airport.   Modifications are needed to expand the fiber optic cabling, re-wire cat 5 voice/data line for the entire building, secure property/evidence warehouse, and to repair the roof.  Funding for the project is available through the Laredo Police Department Trust Fund Opening Balance.       

INITIATED BY:                                                STAFF SOURCE:

 Larry Dovalina                                                Agustin Dovalina,III                                         

 City Manager                                                  Chief of Police

 

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

City Council approved a Public Hearing / Introductory Ordinance amending the budget on May 08, 2002.

 

ACTION PROPOSED:

 City Council approve this Final Reading.

 

BACKGROUND: 

The Laredo Police Department leases a building from the Laredo International Airport (Building 62) located at the 4800 block of Maher Avenue.  The building has been vacant for quite some time, and the central A/C unit had not been serviced or maintained.  LPD recently requested assistance from Public Work (PW) who sent A/C technicians to service and/or to make any necessary to the unit.  The A/C Technicians have determined that the 25-ton A/C unit needs to be replaced.  The approximate cost for the A/C unit is $8,500.

 

In addition, LPD requested that PW remove the worn-out carpets replace them with vinyl or ceramic tile.  Minor renovations and modifications were requested on existing walls, some possible wall additions, patching-up the roof, securing the warehouse for seized property, and securing employee entrances.   The approximate cost for these modifications is $16,462.

 

Furthermore,  there will be a need to install a phone system, landscape, and to furnish the entire building.  The bid purchase for this item will be processed after the renovations have been completed.   

 

FINANCIAL:           Amended Budget FY01-02        Amendment      Proposed Budget FY01-02                   

 Opening Fund Balance        $5,479,774                    <$65,000>                  $5,414,774     

 Capital Outlay/Buildings       $   188,549                       $65,000                     $  253,549

 

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

 

 

STAFF:

 Recommends the approval of this motion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                        ORDINANCE 2002-O-091

                  

Authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY2001-   2002 annual budget in the amount of $65,000 to continue the  renovations and modifications to building number 60 (16,000 sq. ft.) located at the 4800 block of Maher Avenue.  The Laredo Police Department leases this building from the Laredo International Airport.   Modifications are needed to expand the fiber optic cabling, re-wire cat 5 voice/data line for the entire building, secure property/evidence warehouse, and to repair the roof.  Funding for the project is available through the Laredo Police Department Trust Fund Opening Balance.

 

Whereas,  the City Council previously adopted the budget for fiscal year 2001-2002; and

 

            Whereas,  the Police Chief recommends that Council authorize the amendment of the budget; and

               

Whereas,  funding for this project will be used to complete the interior renovation and modifications for building number 60 located at the Laredo International Airport; and

 

Whereas,  funding for the project is available in the Laredo Police Trust Fund beginning balance.    

 

                                                        

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

 

Section 1: The City of Laredo’s FY2001-2002 annual budget is hereby amended in the amount of $65,000 to continue the renovations and modifications to building number 60 (16,000 sq. ft.) located at the 4800 block of Maher Avenue.  The Laredo Police Department leases this building from the Laredo International Airport.   Modifications are needed to expand the fiber optic cabling, re-wire cat 5 voice/data line for the entire building, secure property/evidence warehouse, and to repair the roof.  Funding for the project is available through the Laredo Police Department Trust Fund Opening Balance. 

 

Section 2:  It authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to achieve said grant and to effectuate its terms.

 

 

 

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE _______ DAY OF _________________, 2002.

 

 

                                                                                   

 

_______________________

ELIZABETH G. FLORES

MAYOR

 

 

ATTEST:

 

_______________________

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR.

CITY SECRETARY

 

 

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

 

_______________________

JAIME FLORES

CITY ATTORNEY