CITY OF LAREDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING A-2005-R-06 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 March 29, 2005 5:30 P.M. DISABILITY ACCESS STATEMENT

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aid or services are requested to contact Gustavo Guevara, City Secretary at (956) 791-7308 at least two working days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. The accessible entrance and accessible parking spaces are located at City Hall, 1100 Victoria Ave. Out of consideration for all attendees of the City Council meetings, please turn off all cellular phones and pagers, or place on inaudible signal. Thank you for your consideration. I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. MINUTES Approval of the minutes of February 7, 2005 and March 14, 2005. V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS Announcements Invitations Recognitions a. Recognition of Jennifer Gonzalez, Miss Laredo USA, Patricia Kirby, Miss Webb County USA and Margaret Ann Garza, Miss Gateway City USA for winning their respective titles at the 2005 Miss Laredo USA Scholarship Pageant. Communiqués a. Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores reports on the City of Laredo Tax Department. VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES a. Appointment by Mayor Pro - Tempore Johnny Amaya of Rogelio Rodriguez to the Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee. VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 0.75 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately south of Masterson Road and east of Santa Fe Subdivision, from AG (Agriculture District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change. (District III) 2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for three detached condominiums on Lot 8, Block 1, Los Pinos Subdivision, located at 3451 Pine Street; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended denial of the proposed Conditional Use Permit. (District I) 3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2000-O-303, by authorizing issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for a detention facility on 35 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A,” located at 9998 S. Hwy 83, by expanding the existing facility to the adjacent property; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed Conditional Use Permit. (District III) 4. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 7 and 8, Block 305, Eastern Division, located at 818 and 820 Clark Boulevard, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District), providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended denial of the proposed zone change. (District IV) 5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning the North 1/3 of Lot 1 and North 1/3 of Lot 2, Block 2, Eastern Division, located at the intersection of Zacatecas Street and Arkansas Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change. (District I) 6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Northgate Plaza Subdivision, located at 5801 San Dario Avenue, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change. (District V) 7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4, Block 875, Eastern Division, located at 1619 Lyon Street, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change. (District IV) 8. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by amending Ordinance No. 2004-O-108, by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a bar on Lot 1, Block 5, Del Mar Village, located at 120 W. Village Boulevard, by expanding the bar to the adjoining suite; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed Conditional Use Permit. (District VI) 9. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Concord Hills, Phase XI, located at 5327 Hwy 359, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change. (District I) 10. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 7, Block 1, Cheyenne Subdivision, located at Cheyenne Drive and Dorel Drive, from R-1MH (Single-Family Manufactured Housing District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change. (District II) 11. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for oil and/or gas extraction on 4 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at Link Ranch #6; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed Special Use Permit. (District I) 12. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending City of Laredo’s Subdivision Ordinance, Appendix B of the Code of Ordinances, Chapter IV, Section 4-2: Enforcement, by allowing a permit to be issued on unplatted City owned properties for which a public purpose is intended; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed ordinance amendment. 13. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept $1,000.00 in contributions and amending the City of Laredo FY 2004 – 2005 Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Annual Budget by appropriating revenues of $1,000.00 in the form of a corporate contribution from the International Bank of Commerce for the 2005 Laredo International Sister Cities Festival; and appropriating expenditures in the amount of $1,000.00 for CVB Marketing Division expenses. 14. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2004 – 2005 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $87,800.00 from the South Texas Development Council for the HIV/AIDS Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Project (HOPWA) of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning February 1, 2005 through January 31, 2006. 15. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2004 – 2005 Budget for the Utilities Department for Full-time Equivalent (FTE) positions by deleting 12 FTE positions under the Managed Employees’ Divisions and creating 159 FTE positions as indicated in the Revised FTE Listing incorporated herein; and waiving the five work day advertising requirement of 2-87.7(8) of the Code of Ordinances, for these positions only, in furtherance of terms agreed to in Section 7 of the Mutual Dissolution Agreement between the City and United Water, dated March 17, 2005. Funding for these positions is available through an operating budget transfer from the Waterworks and Wastewater Compliance Divisions. (Recess) (Press Availability) VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES 16. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Paul Young Properties, Ltd., for approximately 3.632 acres of land located north of the Airport Passenger Terminal at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term shall be for two (2) years commencing on May 1, 2005 and ending on April 30, 2007, and may be extended for two (2) terms of one (1) year each ending on April 30, 2008 and April 30, 2009. Monthly rent shall be $5,000.00 and will be adjusted during the primary and extension terms of this lease according to changes in the Consumer Price Index; providing for an effective date. 17. Authorizing the City Manager to convey two easements (one measuring 311 square feet, the other measuring 276 square feet) more or less, as utility easement and right-of-way for underground utility services, for the installation of certain underground facilities to serve the building structures in the Bridge of the Americas Project. Said 311 sq. ft. tract being situated within Block 22 WD, and 276 sq. ft. tract being situated in Block M, W.D.; and more particularly described by metes and bounds on attached Exhibit “A” and providing for an effective date. 18. Amending Chapter 19, Article IV. Bicycles and Play Vehicles, of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances by adding Division 3. Play Vehicles; by adding Section 19-125 Definitions; Section 19-126 Prohibition regarding motor assisted scooter; Section 19-127 Prohibition of play vehicle use; Section 19-128 Helmets required; Section 19-129 Seizure for violation; and providing for publication; providing for severability and an effective date. 19. Designating as a one-way westbound, that section of Grant Street, Block 1100, between Flores Avenue on the east and Convent Avenue on the west, providing for the installation of appropriate signs to indicate one-way traffic in the west direction and providing for publication and effective date. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund. IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES 20. 2005-O-052 Amending Ordinance No. 2002-O-144 authorizing the City of Laredo Health Department to revise the current laboratory analysis services to provide care for the uninsured and others who lack access to health care in Laredo and Webb County, and amending the City of Laredo FY 2004 – 2005 Annual Budget by appropriating additional funds in the amount of $31,680.00 through the end of the fiscal year. The Department recommends that a fee of $20.00 plus cost of laboratory tests performed be charged to these clients. 2005-O-053 Amending Chapter 15, Article I, Section 15-6 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Laredo by authorizing the City of Laredo Health Department to include additional dental services provided to both children and their families in the City of Laredo and Webb County, and amend the City of Laredo FY 2004 – 2005 Annual Budget by appropriating additional funds in the amount of $29,280.00. The services provided and the amount assessed will be based on an adjusted fee scale. A dental clinic user fee of $25.00 will be charged to all adults for the initial oral examination, and any needed dental services will be based on a fee schedule that has been developed. 2005-O-054 Amending Chapter 15, Article I, Sections 15–9 and 15–12 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Laredo by authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY 2004 – 2005 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $3,000.00, and to approve the action by the City of Laredo Health Department to provide additional nursing services to address the needs of the uninsured and those without access to health care. The cost of the nurse care will be $20.00 per visit and will be for persons without health care access and/or without health insurance. 2005-O-055 Authorizing the City Manager to execute Lessor’s Consent to an assignment of the lease agreement approved by Ordinance No. 90-O-67 dated April 16, 1990 between the City of Laredo, as Lessor, and Daniel Radiator Corporation, as Lessee, for a tract of land constituting approximately 184,842.80 square feet located at the Laredo International Airport, to Laredo Town Center, L.P., or its Nominee, which is allowed pursuant to the original lease terms. All other terms and conditions remain the same and in effect; providing for an effective date. 2005-O-056 Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the lease agreement for approximately 16,291.44 square feet of land located at 1719 E. Hillside Street at the Laredo International Airport between the City of Laredo, as Lessor, and Miguel A. Rojas, as Lessee. Original lease agreement was approved by Ordinance No. 95-O-177 dated August 7, 1995, and was amended by Ordinance No. 98-O-284 dated November 2, 1998. Proposed amendment will modify Section 6.04 titled “Lessee’s Right to Encumber” in order to allow Lessee to encumber the lease until August 2015. All other terms and conditions remain the same and in effect; providing for an effective date. 2005-O-057 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract by and on behalf of the City of Laredo, Zone Grantee of Foreign-Trade Zone No. 94 and authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Operations Agreement with Tanjore Corporation, Ltd., Zone Site Operator, to activate approximately 10,000 square feet of warehouse space located at Foreign-Trade Zone No. 94, Site 3, effective upon execution and ending on October 31, 2009. Providing activation, administration and transaction fees be paid to the City and providing for an effective date. 2005-O-058 Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey fee simple title to the “Surface Only” at its adjusted market value of $26,235.00, for certain property described as a 15,432.35 sq. ft., tract of land, more or less, out of that former section of Garfield Street between Bartlett and Jarvis Avenues, to the Diocese of Laredo; provided that the City of Laredo retains the entire tract as a utility easement, said tract being situated in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas being generally described on attached Exhibit “A”; and hereby approving the submitted Improvement Plan as described on Exhibit “B” , and which is in compliance with Section 10 of the Street Closing/Sales Policy Handbook, as approved per Resolution No. 97-R-140; and providing for an effective date. 2005-O-059 Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey to Arechiga Properties, Inc., fee simple title to the “Surface Only” at its market value of $14,310.00, for certain property described as being the East 30 feet of Lot 2, Block 899, Western Division of the City of Laredo, Texas, as per the R.L. Muller Replat of said block, being a tract of land out of said Lot 2, in the Northeast corner thereof, fronting East 47.7 feet of Santa Ursula Avenue, and running West the width of said Lot 2 a distance of 30 feet in depth; being generally described on attached Exhibit ‘A’; and providing for an effective date. 2005-O-060 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Laredo Town Center, L.P., a Texas Limited Partnership, as Lessee, for an approximate 88.6913-acre tract of land, including improvements located thereon, located on the eastside of Bob Bullock Loop fronting the Airport Passenger Terminal at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for forty (40) years commencing on the first day of the month immediately following the execution of this lease agreement as authorized by the City Council of the City of Laredo. Providing for base and percentage rentals and rent adjustments; providing for an effective date. 2005-O-061 Authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas Sports Venue Sales Tax Revenue Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2005, in the principal amount of $34,520,000.00 to finance a Sports Venue Project for related infrastructure improvements to the multipurpose entertainment arena, for acquisition and construction of additional parking and refunding of the City’s Sports Venue Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2001; and ordaining other matters relating to the subject including authorizing a bond purchase agreement, escrow agreement and official statement, and providing for the security of the bonds and the pledging of a sales tax and authorizing amendment to City’s Budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein. X. RESOLUTIONS 21. 2005-R-021 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority to fund the Laredo Auto Theft Task Force for the period of September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2006. 22. 2005-R-023 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of $62,312.00 for funding for the period of October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2008. This funding will be used for support staff overtime and equipment for police operations. 23. 2005-R-024 Accepting the donation of three easements for water and sewer utilities from Luciano Santoya and Jesusa Santoya for the D-5 Acres Subdivision Easement Acquisition Project. These being: 1. A strip of land 15.00 feet in width, containing 3,368.24 square feet or 0.077 of an acre, more or less, over and across tract 1 in the D-5 Acres Subdivision in Porcion 33, Abstract 3084; as described by metes and bounds and survey attached as Exhibits A and B. 2. A strip of land 15.00 feet and 25.00 feet in width, containing 5,418.65 square feet or 0.124 of an acre, more or less, over and across Tract 2 in the D-5 Acres Subdivision in Porcion 33, Abstract 3084; as described by metes and bounds and survey attached as Exhibits C and D. 3. A strip of land 25.00 feet in width, containing 2,425.50 square feet or 0.056 of an acre over and across Tract 3 in the D-5 Acres Subdivision in Porcion 33, Abstract 3084; as described by metes and bounds and survey attached as Exhibits E and F. 24. 2005-R-025 Accepting the donation of one (1) utility easement from Richard E. Haynes and Idelia Bautista, for the Ranchitos 359 East Subdivision Easement Acquisition Project. This being a strip of land 15.00 feet in width, containing 2,738.3 square feet or 0.06 of an acre, more or less, over and across Lot 28, in the Ranchitos 359 East Subdivision, and being situated in Porcion 31, Abstract 3116, Webb County, Texas, and described by metes and bounds and survey attached as Exhibits A and B. 25. 2005-R-026 Accepting the donation of one utility easement from Richard E. Haynes and Armando Bautista, for the Ranchitos 359 East Subdivision Easement Acquisition Project. This being a strip of land 15.00 feet in width, containing 3,300.3 square feet or 0.08 of an acre, more or less, over and across Lot 27, in the Ranchitos 359 East Subdivision, and being situated in Porcion 31, Abstract 3116, Webb County, Texas, and described by metes and bounds and survey attached as Exhibits A and B. 26. 2005-R-027 Authorizing the City Manager to apply for a grant in the amount of $637,945.00 to fund the Laredo Financial Disruption Task Force and a grant in the amount of $101,916.00 to fund the Laredo Multi-Agency Drug Related Public Corruption Task Force. Both grants are funded by the Executive Office of the President, Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) at no cost to the City. Funding for the Laredo Financial Disruption Task Force will be used to pay personnel salaries, fringe benefits, overtime, travel and operating expenses from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006. Funding for the STX Multi Agency Drug Related Public Corruption Task Force will be used for payment of fringe benefits, overtime, travel and operating expenses from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006. 27. 2005-R-028 Accepting the donation of an easement for water and sewer utilities from John R. Daves, for the D-5 Acres Subdivision Easement Acquisition Project. This being a strip of land 25.00 feet in width, containing 2,425.50 square feet or 0.56 of an acre, more or less, over and across tract 4 in the D-5 Acres Subdivision, and being situated in Porcion 33, Abstract 3084, Webb County, Texas, and described by metes and bounds and survey attached as Exhibits A and B. 28. 2005-R-029 Accepting the donation of an easement for water and sewer utilities from John R. Daves, for the D-5 Acres Subdivision Easement Acquisition Project. This being a strip of land 25.00 feet in width, containing 2,175.44 square feet of 0.050 of an acre, more or less, over and across a portion of Tract 5 in the D-5 Acres Subdivision, and being situated in Porcion 33, Abstract 3084, Webb County, Texas, and described by metes and bounds and survey attached as Exhibits A and B. 29. 2005-R-030 Authorizing the removal of the traffic signal located at the intersection of Grant Street and Flores Avenue due to the intersection geometry alterations at the 1100 Block of Grant Street One Way West Conversion. 30. 2005-R-034 Accepting the payment of $57,500.00 from Hill Top Farm, Ltd. in lieu of dedication of 1.63 acres of parkland in Los Presidentes, Unit 10, Subdivision as required by the Annexation Service Plan to which said land pertains; and directing that the said amount of $57,050.00 be retained in an account for future improvements to the City land known as “The Vaquillas Property” when such property is dedicated by the City as a City Park. X. MOTIONS 31. Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to the lowest bidder, Hollywood Garden, Inc., Laredo, Texas, for the Santa Rita Park Phase I, Project 2 in the bid amount of $65,305.50. Funding is available in the Community Development Santa Rita Park Phase II. 32. Consideration for approval of acceptance of the Laredo International Airport Passenger Terminal Roof Repairs FY04-102 and approval to release retainage in the amount of $ 16,814.50 to D.R. Kidd Company Inc., Round Rock, Texas, Texas. Final contract amount is $168,145.00. Funding is available in the Airport Fund. 33. Consideration to award contract FY05-060, to the sole bidder, Rob-K Concrete, Laredo, Texas for the purchase of rebar and wire mesh for a six (6) month period. This contract establishes pricing for these materials used for construction or repair projects scheduled during the next six (6) months. All materials will be purchased on an as-needed basis. Funding is available in the Public Works Budget and the Capital Improvement Fund. 34. Consideration for approval to award a construction contract to Zertuche Construction, Inc., for the Santa Rita Park Phase I, Projects 1,3,4 and 5 in the amount of $598,505.68. Funding is available in the Community Development Santa Rita Park – Phase I and II. 35. Consideration to award contract FY05-051 for the purchase of dealer repair parts for the vehicle fleet to: Sames Motor Company, Laredo Texas in the estimated amount of $70,000.00 and North Park Lincoln, San Antonio, Texas in the estimated amount of $20,000.00. All parts will be purchased on an as-needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Budget. 36. Consideration to award contract FY05-052 to the low bidder meeting specifications, Southern Tire Mart, Laredo, Texas in the estimated amount of $143,320.00, for the purchase of truck and industrial tires. All tires are purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Fund. 37. Authorizing the City Manager to amend the 2003 Home Improvement Partnership Program, Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Funds with Azteca Economic Development and Preservation Corporation (AEDPC) by extending the time of the contract from November 17, 2004 to November 17, 2005, due to difficulties in acquiring land. 38. Consideration to authorize the purchase and installation of audio visual equipment for the training room at Fire Station #6 located at the International Airport, through the Texas Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) Contract #R4529 from Schoolhouse Audio Visual, Plano, Texas, in the amount of $25,376.00. Funding is available in the Airport Budget. 39. Consideration to authorize the purchase of safety equipment for the Fire Department in the amount of $115,846.10 from Fisher Scientific Company LLC, through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Government (HGAC) – Cooperative Purchasing Program. Funding is available from a Homeland Security grant administered by the Fire Department. 40. Consideration to authorize the purchase of two (2) vehicles for the Fire Department in the total amount of $44,131.25 from Philpott Ford, through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) – Cooperative Purchasing Program. Funding is available from a Homeland Security grant administered by the Fire Department. 41. Consideration to award contract FY05-050 to Leslie Poolmart Inc., Phoenix, AZ, in the estimated amount of $30,411.30 for providing pool chemicals for the Parks and Recreation Department. The contract pricing is approximately 4% higher than the previous contract amount. Funding is available in the Parks and Recreation Department Budget. 42. Consideration to authorize the purchase and installation of a playground module from Miracle Recreation Equipment Company, San Antonio, Texas, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buy Board) contract pricing in the total amount of $26,247.34. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Fund – Eastwood Park. 43. Consideration to award contract FY05-054 to the Low Bidders, Al & Rob Sales, Safety, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated annual amount of $129,395.25 for the purchase of trousers; and Galls, Inc., Lexington, KY, in the estimated amount of $41,539.15 for the purchase of shirts for the Police Department. All items will be purchased on an as-needed basis. The bid pricing for shirts is 5% less than the previous contract amount, and the trousers are 2% higher. Funding is available in the Police Department Budget. 44. Consideration to award contract FY05-056 to Omni Lifts Inc. DBA Omni Elevator, Corpus Christi, Texas, for a five (5) year elevator and escalator maintenance service contract. This contract will provide for monthly maintenance on the elevators and escalators at the following municipal buildings: Airport Terminal, Bridge III and IV, City Hall, Police Department, Public Library, El Mercado Building, and the Parking Division Building. This contract is subject to continued appropriation of funds in future fiscal budgets. Funding for the Fiscal Year 2005 contract is available in the respective Departmental Budgets. 45. Consideration to exercise the renewal option for one (1) additional year for contract FY04-060, to UTW Tire Collection Services, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated amount of $43,500.00, for the removal and disposal of tires at the City’s landfill. The term of this contract will be for a one (1) year period with an option to extend this contract for three (3) one (1) year terms. Staff estimates that approximately 500 tons of tires will be removed; however, this contract is based on actual tons of tires removed and disposed from the landfill. The contract pricing will remain the same as last year. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Budget. 46. Consideration to award contract FY05-057 to U.S. Filter Recovery Services, Luling, Texas, for the collection, transportation, and disposal services for used automotive motor oil and filters from City of Laredo Do-It-Yourself Centers, Fleet Maintenance Shop and El Metro Shop. The term of this contract will be for a one (1) year period with an option to extend this contact for two (2), one (1) year terms. The City will be paid $0.33/gal for used motor oil, and there will be no charge for the other services. Funds will be deposited in the respective department’s revenue accounts. 47. Consideration to exercise the renewal option for one (1) additional year for contract FY04-059 to the low bidder, Ceres Environmental, Brooklyn Park, MN., in the estimated annual amount of $36,000.00 for the grinding of wood waste material (brush, branches, pallets, etc.,) at the City landfill. Approximately 15,000 cubic yards of material are available for disposal. The contract is based on a unit cost of $1.39/cubic yard of material which is 2% less than the previous contract amount. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Fund. 48. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amount to be adjusted for the month of February 2005 represents an increase of $135,474.14. These adjustments are determined by the Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders. 49. Refund of property tax in the amount of $17,075.07 to the following taxpayers and companies: 1. A refund in the amount of $1,107.42 payable to Laredo Harley-Davidson Shop due to a double payment. Account #804-12024-101. 2. A refund in the amount of $653.43 payable to Nueces Power Equipment due to a double payment. Account #804-30098-009. 3. A refund in the amount of $3,508.72 payable to 7110 McPherson, L.P. due to a double payment. Account #557-01668-010. 4. A refund in the amount of $749.30 payable to Holt Company of Texas due to a double payment. Account # 804-30098-001. 5. A refund in the amount of $1,454.84 payable to Wells Fargo Real Estate Tax Services due to an erroneous payment. Account # 945-00871-452. 6. A refund in the amount of $888.36 payable to Escamilla Used Car & Truck Center due to a double payment. Account # 804-05024-102. 7. A refund in the amount of $940.28 payable to Land America Tax Services due to a double payment. Account # 989-10002-170. 8. A refund in the amount of $1,624.73 payable to Universal Truck SVC & SLS due to a double payment. Account # 804-30023-104. 9. A refund in the amount of $1,023.79 payable to FNIS Tax Services due to a double payment. Account # 923-00035-693. 10. A refund in the amount of $890.97 payable to RDO Equipment due to a double payment. Account # 804-30098-008. 11. A refund in the amount of $1,101.50 payable to Zapata Auto Sales due to a double payment. Account # 804-26099-101. 12. A refund in the amount of $525.90 payable to LSI Tax Services due to an overpayment. Account #968-70001-090. 13. A refund in the amount of $565.24 payable to Catron & Associates, PC due to an overpayment. Account # 905-00055-011. 14. A refund in the amount of $1,510.46 payable to Voicestream PCS II Corp due to a decrease in value as certified by the Webb County Appraisal Review Board. Account # 801-19021-117. 15. A refund in the amount of $530.13 payable to Property Management Inc. due to a decrease in value as certified by the Webb County Appraisal Review Board. Account # 800-16021-109. 50. Consideration to award annual service contract number FY05-042 to the lowest Bidder, Cantu Electric, Inc. Laredo, Texas , in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00 for the furnishing of materials, machinery, equipment, labor, and all other services necessary for the maintenance of street lights (not maintained by AEP- CPL) and traffic signal lights throughout the City. Funding is available in the Traffic Safety Budget. The contract includes electrical service for traffic signals and street lights and for installation and maintenance of street lights and for installation, construction, and underground work, for new and/or upgraded traffic signals and for the installation and maintenance of street lights. This contract also contains provisions for the City departmental electrical service projects and repairs. 51. Consideration to authorize the purchase of one aerial truck for the Traffic Safety Department in the amount of $67,089.00 from Philpott Motors, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buy Board). Funding is available from Texas Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation (PPFCO) proceeds. 52. Consideration for acceptance of the Lyon Street 6MG Ground Storage Tank Repairs Project, approval of Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $817.10 to adjust the total contract amount to $685,817.10, and approval for release of retainage in the amount of $34,290.86 to Peltier Brothers Construction, Ltd., Houston, Texas. Funding is available in the Lyon Tank Improvements Project in the Water Utilities 2000 C.O. Bond. 53. Awarding a construction contract to the lowest bidder Price Construction, Big Springs, Texas in the amount of $366,161.00 for the installation of approximately 2,600 linear feet of 12” PVC gravity sewer line along Calle Del Norte. Funding is available in the Calle Del Norte 12” Sewer Line Project in the Sewer Operating Construction Fund and the 1994 C.O. Bond. 54. Amending a contract with Smith, Russo & Mercer Consulting Engineers, Corpus Christi, Texas, by accepting a change in the company name to LNV Engineering, and by increasing the contract amount by $20,000.00 to include additional construction observation services for the Lyon Street 6MG Ground Storage Tank. This amendment brings the total contract amount to $44,900.00. Funding is available in the Lyon Tank Improvements Project in the 1998 Water C.O. Bond. XI. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 55. A. Request by Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores 1. Report by Mayor Flores and Council Members who traveled to Washington, DC regarding improvements to the GSA inspection and processing facilities at Bridge No. 1 to provide for improved customer service amenities; the expansion of parking at Bridge No. 2 to accommodate the inspection and processing of bus and vehicular traffic; and the creation of a SENTRI (Secure Electronic Network for Traveler’s Rapid Inspection) Lane on Bridge II, with possible action. B. Request by Council Member John C. Galo 1. Discussion with possible action regarding the repair and maintenance of the Laredo Entertainment Center. C. Request by Council Member Juan Ramirez 1. Discussion with possible action regarding improvements to the GSA inspection and processing facilities at Bridge No. 1 to provide for improved customer service amenities. 2. Discussion with possible action regarding the expansion of parking at Bridge No. 2 to accommodate the inspection and processing of bus and vehicular traffic and the creation of a facility to house shops and services to better meet the needs of travelers. 3. Discussion with possible action to utilize a portion of the $3 million paid by United Water to the City of Laredo as per the Mutual Dissolution Agreement, as seed money for the engineering and design of a Water Park. 4. Discussion with possible action regarding the City parking lot located on Zaragoza / Santa Maria to provide for extended hours of operation. XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council hereby reserves the right to go into executive session at any time during this public meeting, if such is requested by the City Attorney or other legal counsel for the City, pursuant to his or her duty under Section 551.071(2) of the Government Code, to consult privately with his or her client on an item on the agenda, or on a matter arising out of such item. 56. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(1)(A) to consult with City Attorney regarding pending litigation in the case styled Martha Escamilla, et al., vs. The City of Laredo, Cause No. 2004CVQ000450-D2, in the District Court 111th Judicial District Webb County, Texas; and return to open session for possible action. XIII. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD 57. Consideration for approval to reject the two bids received for the El Metro Bus Bays and to authorize staff to re-bid the project. Funding is available in the Transit System Capital Grants. XIV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL XV. ADJOURNMENT This notice was posted at the Municipal Government Offices, 1110 Houston Street, Laredo, Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said notice was posted on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. Gustavo Guevara, Jr. City Secretary