CITY OF LAREDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110 HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS
5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
A97-R-12 APRIL 7, 1997
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. City Council Meeting of March 17, 1997
City Council Meeting of March 24, 1997
V. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to
effectively convey title to the surface only of the North 29 feet of
the South 100 feet of Lot 1, Block 83, Western Division, City of
Laredo, Webb County, Texas, to Mr. Derly N. Ramirez and wife
Guadalupe, and providing for an effective date. The City will receive
$1,611.00 (appraised value), of which $1,400.00 will be paid to the
various taxing entities and the remaining $211.00, will be applied to
force cleaning liens.
4. Designating as a Public Utility Easement, a 0.1275 (5555.6 square
feet) acre tract of land to install a sanitary sewer line in order to
provide sanitary sewer service to abutting properties along Chacota
Street and which is being paved with Project 59 funds, said tract
being the Westerly 20.00 feet of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, Block
1191, Eastern Division, Webb County, Texas, and more particularly
described by metes and bounds.
5. Establishing a 15% penalty on delinquent tax accounts as of July 1,
1997, to defray costs of collection pursuant to Section 33.07 (a) of
the Property Tax Code, with a presentation concerning the feasibility
of the City doing its own Inhouse Delinquent Tax Collections.
6. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to
effectively convey title to the "Surface Only" of the east 2.3 feet
of land, (Containing approximately 319.44 square feet of land) out of
the Buena Vista Avenue right-of-way between Musser and Freemont
Streets, and which abuts Lot 1, Block 1094, Eastern Division, to Mr.
Daniel Lombra¤a and wife Adriana Lombra¤a at the established Fair
Market Value of $599.00, which is adjusted after retention of a
utility easement theron by the City; said 2.3 feet of land being
partially encroached-upon by a one-story wooden structure owned by
Mr. and Mrs. Lombra¤a.
VI. FINAL READINGS
7. 97-O-064 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with U.S.
Cellular to construct a 100 feet high self-supporting tower
and related equipment building for use as a cellular antenna
site on a 100 x 100 foot parcel in the corner of Lot 4,
Block 1866, E.D. of the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas.
1. Lease term is for 10 years commencing March, 1997 and
ending March, 2007, and may be extended for one (5) year
option ending March, 2012.
2. Monthly rent shall be $600.00 payable annually in
advance and will be adjusted annually according during
the primary term of this lease according to changes in
the Consumer Price Index; providing for effective date.
(City Council)
8. 97-O-069 Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit
for gas extraction facility to Sonat Exploration Co. for a
2.75 acre tract out of Porcion 39, Abstract 250, located
west of Hwy 83 and south of Santa Rita subdivision, known as
the Johnson No. 3 Well, of the City of Laredo; providing for
publication and effective date. (Cm. Jose R. Perez, Jr.)
9. 97-O-070 Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning Lots 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 1294,
Eastern Division, located at 2214 Blaine Street, from M-1
(Light Manufacturing District) to B-1 (Limited Business
District); providing for publication and effective date.
(Cm. Jose R. Perez, Jr.)
10. 97-O-071 Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 103.41 acres out of Porcion 31, Abstract
3166, located South of S. H. 359, approximately 3,500 feet
East of the Bob Bullock Loop from R-1A (Single Family
Reduced Area District) and B-3 (Community Business District)
to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District), planned unit
development, providing for publication and effective date.
(Cm. Jose R. Perez, Jr.)
11. 97-O-072 Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 28.47 acres out of Porcion 31, Abstract
3116 and 298, located North of S.H. 359, approximately 5,000
feet East of the Bob Bullock Loop from R-1A (Single Family
Reduced Area District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area
District), planned unit development, providing for
publication and effective date. (Cm. Jose R. Perez, Jr.)
12. 97-O-073 Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 88, Eastern Division,
located at 1113 Monterrey Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed
Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District);
providing for publication and effective date.
(Cm. Jose R. Perez, Jr.)
13. 97-O-074 Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning Lot 2, Block 623, Eastern Division,
located at 1104 Willow Street, from M-1 (Light Manufacturing
District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District); providing for
publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommends approval of the zone change.
(Cm. Jose R. Perez, Jr.)
14. 97-O-075 Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a conditional use
permit for antique sales on Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 831,
Eastern Division, located at 1501 Clark Boulevard; providing
for publication and effective date. (Cm. Joe A. Guerra)
15. 97-O-076 Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a conditional use
permit for heavy automotive sales on Lots 5, 7 and 8, Block
605, Western Division, located at 2619 San Dario Avenue;
providing for publication and effective date.
(Cm. Cecilia May Moreno)
16. 97-O-077 Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 14.033 acres out of Porcion 22, San
Isidro Ranch, located west of McPherson Road and south of
the United Day School Site, from AG (Agricultural District)
to B-1 (Limited Business District) and R-O (Residential/
Office District) providing for publication and effective
date. (Cm. Joe A. Guerra)
17. 97-O-078 Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 50.978 acres out of Porcion 21 and 22,
San Isidro Ranch, located on McPherson Road, West of the
United Day School site from AG (Agricultural District) to
R-1 (Single Family Residential District), providing for
publication and effective date. (Cm. Joe A. Guerra)
18. 97-O-079 Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use
Permit for a Child Day Care Center, on Lots 544 and 545,
Block 30, Section 2-A, Del Mar Hills, located at 401
Lindenwood Drive, providing for publication and effective
date. (Cm. Joe A. Guerra)
19. 97-O-080 Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use
Permit for truck/trailer rentals on Lot 8, Block 977,
Western Division, located at 3804 Santa Ursula Avenue;
providing for publication and effective date. (Cm. Mario G.
Alvarado) 20. 97-O-081 Ordinance amending Section 24.62.5
of the Laredo Land Development Code of the City of Laredo to
provide for communication towers and antennas; amending
Section 24.63.2 to provide for allowable zoning districts
and special use permits for communication towers and
antennas; amending Section 24.65.13 to delete provisions
providing for radio and television antennas; creating
Section 24.93.10 relating to special use permits for
communication towers and antennas; amending appendix "A"
establishing definitions accordingly; providing for
publication and effective date. (City Council)
21. 97-O-082 Ordinance amending Section 24.63.2 of the Laredo Land
Development Code of the City of Laredo by allowing the
establishment of multi-family residential uses in R-O
(Residential/Office Districts); providing for publication
and effective date. (City Council)
VII. RESOLUTIONS
22. 97-R-030 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Consent to
Transfer an assignment of Deed of Trust, Lien, Security
Interest and Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment
Agreement with Aero Center, Inc., Lessee, the Laredo
National Bank, Transferee, and Euroamerica Credit
Corporation, a Cayman corporation, Transferor, and Deltamex
Canada (USA) Inc., a Florida corporation, Transferor,
thereby agreeing to the Laredo National Bank succeeding
Euroamerica Credit Corporation and Deltamex Canada (USA)
Inc., as Lenders, to Aero Center, Inc., Airport Lessee,
under a Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment
Agreement approved by Resolution No. 96-R-029, approved on
March 18, 1996; providing for effective date. This action
will allow Euroamerica Credit Corporation to transfer its
lien holder status to six leases between the City and Aero
Center to the Laredo National Bank and thereby allow Aero
Center to refinance its debt incurred in the construction of
two hangers, an above ground fuel storage system, and the
construction of an addition to the Border Patrol hanger.
23. 97-R-039 Authorizing the issuance of a Drilling permit to drill and
operate a natural gas well to Sonat Exploration Co. on 2.75
acres out of Porcion 39, Abstract 250 as further described
by metes and bounds, located west of HWY 83 and south of
Santa Rita Subdivision, known as the Johnson No. 3 Well.
24. 97-R-040 Supporting the equalization of allowable duty-free purchases
in the United States by Mexican and Canadian residents.
Should the equalization occur, this would allow for an
increase in the allowable amount of duty-free purchases by
Mexican residents from $50.00 to $400.00, and an increase in
the allowable amount of duty-free purchases by Canadian
residents from as little as $35.00, to $400.00.
25. 97-R-041 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant in the amount
of $50,000.00, from the Meadows Foundation for the archives/
historical collections room at the new main library.
26. 97-R-042 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from the
Office of National Drug Control Policy in the amount of
$356,086.00 for the 7th year of funding for a Multi-Agency
Financial Disruption Task Force for the period beginning
January 1, 1997 through December 31, 1997. This Task Force
works in concert with the Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA) with its major focus being the identification and
removal of drug-related assets.
27. 97-R-043 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from the
Office of National Drug Control Policy in the amount of
$48,540.00 for 1st year funding of the Multi-Agency Major
Organization Investigation Task Force for the period of
October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1997. This Task Force
will work in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of
Investigations (F.B.I.) in investigating organized crime and
drug trafficking in South Texas.
VIII. MOTIONS
28. Approval of bid specifications and interest statements and
authorization to advertise for bids and interest statements for the
following:
a) water meters, annual contract - Utilities Department,
b) fire hydrants, six month contract - Utilities Department,
c) tires and tubes, six month contract - Fleet Maintenance Division,
d) lubricants, six month contract - Fleet Maintenance Division,
e) concession services - Benavides Baseball complex, and the Civic
Center Swimming Pool.
f) aerial fire truck - Fire Department.
A tentative bid award for items a, b, & e is scheduled for May 5,
1997.
A tentative bid award for items c, d & f is scheduled for May 19,
1997.
29. Approval of construction plans and authorization to advertise for bids
for the Montgomery/India Drainage Improvements with tentative award
May 19, 1997. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund.
30. Authorization to advertise for Request for Proposals (RFPs) for
consulting services to provide surveys and prepare plans and
specifications for the construction of sidewalks along Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) residential neighborhoods to local
schools. Funding is available in Community Development 19th Action
Year and in the Community Development 20th Action Year Sidewalk.
31. Authorization to advertise for Request for Proposals (RFPs) for
consulting services to provide a feasibility site, provide surveys,
platting design and preparation of plans and specifications, and
provide cost estimates for the construction of a facility to house the
Department of Public Works, the Parks and Recreation Department, the
Water Utilities administration office, and the Traffic and Fleet
Management Departments. Funding is available in General Fund -
Improvements Other Than Buildings Account.
32. Authorizing the issuance of requests for Engineer's design and project
management for water and sewer improvements as described in the
Colonias Facility Plan. The RFP's are being solicited in anticipation
of the Texas Water Development Board approval of the facility plan in
May or June of this year. 33. Award of a financial services contract
to the firm of Estrada-Hinojosa, for an amount not to exceed $48,300.00,
(this amount is based on an estimated combination of a grant/loan
total project cost of $13,000,000.00, for the Colonias Infrastructure
Project) to act as the City's financial advisor on the Colonias Water
and Sewer Project. The financial application is prepared on a
contingency basis with no cash disbursement by the City.
34. Approval to reject all bids received for the purchase of automotive
batteries for the Fleet Maintenance Division due to non-compliance
with the City's bid specifications and authorize staff to solicit new
bids. The two lowest bidders did not meet all the City's bid
requirements and all other bids exceed the budgeted allocation for
this commodity.
35. Award of contracts to the LOW BIDDERS, La Yerba Buena, Laredo, Texas,
for landscaping services, in the amount of $22,416.24, and Yardart,
Inc., Laredo, Texas, for irrigation services, in the amount of
$18,000.00 for the Farias, Tarver, and Cigarroa Recreation centers.
Funding for these projects is available from Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
36. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDER, Vallen Safety Supply Co., Corpus
Christi, Texas, in the amount of $34,941.69, for the purchase of 43
sets of protective clothing (bunker gear) for the Fire Department.
The sets include the protective coat, trousers, boots, gloves,
suspenders, hoods, and helmets. The proposed gear meets all the
standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Funding
is available in the Fire Department's Capital Outlay Account. The bid
pricing is approximately 9% more than the previous year.
37. Award of a two year service contract to the LOW BIDDER, Walker
Security Inc., Laredo, Texas, in the yearly amount of $301,457.52, for
providing security guard services for the City's three International
Bridges, the Health Department Complex, Civic Center/West Martin
Field, and the City Hall building. Funding is available in the
particular department's Budget. The overall bid pricing remained the
same as our current price structure.
38. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDER, Sames Motor Co., Laredo, Texas,
in the amount of $335,257.00, for the purchase of eleven, police
package sedans six of which will immediately be placed on patrol with
the remaining five being placed on reserve. Staff is recommending
that these vehicles be purchased with conventional gasoline engines
due to the limited range (150 miles) of the CNG packages. Delivery is
expected within sixty to ninety days and all units will be assigned to
the Police Patrol division. Funding is available in the Police Trust
Fund Budget. The bid pricing is 3% lower than the previous contract
pricing.
39. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDER, Aqua Chlor Commercial Services,
San Antonio, Texas, in the estimated amount of $24,505.00 for the
purchase of trichlor tablets needed for the chlorination process for
all the City's swimming pools. Funding is available in the Parks
Department - Chemicals Account. The bid pricing is approximately 7%
less that the previous contract pricing.
40. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDERS, Mission Clay Products, San
Antonio, Texas, in the estimated amount of $201,394.75 and U.S.
Filter, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated amount of $114,453.50, for the
purchase of clay pipe, PVC/clay pipe fittings, and related materials,
for use by the Utilities Department - Wastewater operations for
construction and repair projects. Funding is available in the
Utilities Department's Budget. The contract pricing is approximately
4% higher than the previous contract.
41. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDERS, Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo,
Texas, in the estimated amount of $47,790.03, and HiLo Auto Supply,
Laredo, Texas, in the estimated amount of $36,832.13, for the purchase
of automotive parts for the Fleet Maintenance Division. All
replacement automotive parts will be purchased on an as need basis.
Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Division's - Vehicle
Repair Account. The contract pricing is approximately 4% higher than
the previous contract.
42. Award of contract to the SOLE BIDDER meeting specifications, J&A
Pharmacy, Laredo, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $90,000.00, for
pharmaceuticals as prescribed by licensed physicians to the clients of
the HIV/AIDS Ryan White Title II Consortium Program of the City of
Laredo Health Department. Funding for this purchase is available in
the form of State grant monies located in the Health Department's
Budget.
43. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDER meeting specifications, Home Care
of Texas (Gulf Coast Home Health Care, Inc.), Laredo, Texas, in the
amount not to exceed $37,500.00 for the delivery of home health care
to the clients of the HIV/AIDS Ryan White Title II Consortium Program
of the City of Laredo Health Department. Funding for the purchase of
this service is available in the form of State grant monies located in
the Health Department's Budget.
44. Approval of a Proposal for Professional Services for an amount not to
exceed $25,772.76 from Brown & Root, Inc., Houston, Texas, for
engineering services at the Gateway to the Americas International
Bridge No. 1 related to the emergency repairs, structural evaluation
and assessment of load carrying capacity, and recommendation for
strengthening of the bridge, if required. Funding is available in the
Bridge Fund Construction Project Architectural Fees.
45. Award of an Professional Services Contract to WSBC Civil Engineers,
Inc., Houston, Texas, in association with Rods Surveying, Inc.,
Laredo, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $28,308.70 to provide
consulting engineering services to include design, surveys and
preparation of plans and specifications for the Resurfacing, and for
the Expansion Joints Replacement of the Juarez-Lincoln International
Bridge No. 2. Funding is available in the Bridge System Construction
Project Import Lot. The City received a total of two RFP's.
46. Award of an Professional Services Contract to Fernandez, Frazier,
White & Associates, San Antonio, Texas, for an amount not to exceed
$13,600.00 to provide surveys, design and the preparation of plans and
specifications for the Azteca Neighborhood Park at Zacate Creek.
Funding is available in the Community Development 22nd Action Year
Azteca Park. The City received a total of 7 RFP's.
47. Award of a construction contract to the LOWEST BIDDER, Brothers
Paving, Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $100,451.60 for Parking Lot
Improvements for Three Neighborhood Centers (Cigarroa, Northeast-
Hillside and Tarver). Three (3) bids were opened on March 26, 1997.
Funding is available in the Community Development 22nd Action Year and
in the Recreational Center - Improvements Other Than Building.
48. Approval of change order no. 1 an increase of $6,239.00 to the
construction contract with Ramex Construction Company, Houston, Texas,
to furnish and install a 5'x 5' junction box and lower a section of a
conflicting 36-inch drainage pipe located at the intersection of
Thomas and Calton Road for the Sidewalks, Storm Drainage, and Curb ad
Gutter Improvements on Calton Road, Maher Avenue, and Thomas Avenue (3
streets - approximately 1,700 L.F.) around the New Laredo Police
Station Project. This work is needed as a result of a
surveying/elevation error by Ueckert Engineering, the engineering
consultant for the project. Original contract amount was $44,265.00.
This change order will bring the total to $50,504.00. Funding is
available in the Capital Improvement Fund - Police Sidewalk/Curb and
Gutter Project Account.
49. Approval of change order no. 2 an increase of $25,900.00 to the
construction contract with N.G. Painting, Inc., Kerrville, Texas, for
the Repairs to the North Ground Water Storage Tank located at Lyon
Street and Meadow Avenue to repair an additional 518 feet of cracks as
noted through an inspection by the City's Utilities Department and to
add 60 working days to the construction contract time. Original
contract amount was $80,900.00. This change order will bring the
total to $119,755.00. Funding is available in the Waterworks System
Fund.
50. Approval of amendment no. 5, an increase of $15,925.00 to the
engineering contract with Frontera Associates International, Inc., San
Antonio, Texas, for the South Laredo (Chacon Creek) Wastewater
Interceptor Project for additional archaeological and environmental
information requested by the USEPA; additional services related to the
archaeological findings at the Killam Tract, and for additional
surveying services to avoid conflicts between the gas drilling
authorized at the Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant and the
interceptor project alignment. Original contract amount was for
$645,000.00. This amendment will bring the total to $808,756.32.
Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund.
51. Approval of amendment no. 2, an increase of $10,870.00, to the
engineering contract with Sherfey Engineering in association with
Naismith Engineering, Inc., Laredo, Texas, for the Manadas Creek
Wastewater Interceptor Project on a fast track basis in compliance
with ASTM E 1527-94 Practice of Environmental Site Assessment, subject
to EDA approval for additional archaeological work to uncover cultural
materials which warrant further investigation. These services were not
anticipated but due to the nature of investigation, additional
archeological and testing is required. Original contract amount was
for $18,880.00. This amendment will bring the total to $46,310.00.
Funding is available in Capital Improvement Fund - Economic
Development Administration (EDA) Fund.
52. Approval of amendment no. 1, an increase of $2,000.00 to the
architectural contract with Design Group International, Laredo, Texas,
for additional roofing inspections and re-design of the roof edge
detail not part of the original contract, for the Re-Roofing of the
Airport Hangar 182 at the Laredo International Airport. Original
contract amount was for $9,900.00. This amendment will bring the
total contract amount to $11,900.00. Funding is available in the
Airport Fund.
53. Acceptance of the Re-Roofing of the Airport Hangar No. 182 at the
Laredo International Airport, approval to assess liquidated damages in
the amount of $3,800.00 for exceeding 19 days beyond the contract time
allowed, and approval of net payment in the amount of $6,994.00 to
Ponce's Roofing Company, Mission, Texas. Original contact amount was
$74,400.00. Assessing liquidated damages will bring the total
contract amount to $70,600.00. Funding is available in the Airport
Fund.
IX. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
54. Presenting concerning a staff recommendation to discontinue the
$200.00, administrative fee for unauthorized water usage, and to
develop a program to refund those fees that have been charged if and
only if a person can produce a receipt.
55. Presenting a status report on the progress of the water and wastewater
Colonias project.
56. Authorizing the submission of an application in partnership with the
International Bank of Commerce (IBC) to the Federal Home Loan Bank
(FHLB) for a grant in the amount of $175,000.00. The grant will be
applied to 35 of the 50 dwelling units to be constructed under the
Laredo Municipal Housing Corporation (LMHC) Lease/Purchase Program to
be located at the Riverhill Subdivision. The subsidy being requested
for the 35 dwelling units will reduce the total dwelling unit purchase
price by $5,000.00. The 35 dwelling units in which subsidy is being
requested are targeted to families at 80% of the area median income.
The other 15 units are targeted to families with incomes ranging above
80% to 115% of the area median income. All efforts are being made by
the City of Laredo and LMHC to make the Lease/Purchase Program
affordable. The LMHC Lease/Purchase Program is being developed in
response to the need for affordable single family homes and to
increase the availability of affordable housing through homeownership
opportunities within our community. The concept of the Lease/Purchase
Program is to assist families that do not have or are not able to save
for the downpayment and closing costs required to purchase an
affordable home. This program is targeted to families that are first
time buyers, have a steady record of employment for two years prior to
application and agree to undergo mandatory credit and homeownership
counseling.
X. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Presentation by the Library Board requesting a change order for the
new main library's Serpentine Wall.
XI. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION
57. Requests by Mayor and City Councilmembers for discussion and
presentation.
A. Requests by Mayor Saul N. Ramirez Jr.
1. Presentation concerning the renaming of West Martin Field after
Vietnam Veteran and former Martin High School Tiger, Rudy Gonzalez.
B. Requests by Councilmember Jose R. Perez, Jr.
1. Discussion and possible action concerning the waiving of tipping fees
with the exception of the mandated $1.25/ton State fee, to the Laredo
Independent School District to deposit x tons of contaminated soil in
the City's Landfill.
(Co-sponsored by Councilmember Louis H. Bruni)
C. Requests by Councilmember Louis H. Bruni
1. Status report on the natural gas riser located at the intersection of
Del Mar Boulevard and Loop 20 with possible action.
2. Status report on the drainage problem and street recycling at the
intersection of Ejido and Highway 59, with possible action.
D. Requests by Councilmember Mario G. Alvarado
1. Recognition of Habitat for Humanity Board and volunteers.
2. Presentation by Juan Avila concerning the speed bumps located at the
GSA Facility (Bridge II).
3. Discussion and possible action concerning bus charter fees for non-
profit organizations, with a presentation by the Laredo Restaurant
Association.
E. Requests by Councilmember Consuelo Montalvo
1. Appointing Juvencia Gutierrez as my nominee to the Laredo
Beautification Board.
XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
58. Public hearing amending the City of Laredo's 1996-1997 LEOSE account
fund budget in the amount of $22,756.35 from the State's Law
Enforcement Officers Standards and Education (LEOSE) account for
continuing education for police officers for the period of October 01,
1996 through September 30, 1997.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's 1996-1997 (LEOSE) account fund
budget in the amount of $22,756.35 from the State's Law Enforcement
Officers Standards and Education (LEOSE) account for continuing
education for police officers for the period of October 01, 1996
through September 30, 1997.
59. Public hearing amending the City of Laredo's 1996-1997 Annual Budget
in the amount of $356,086.00 for funding of equipment and personnel
for an organized Multi-Agency Financial Disruption Task Force for the
period of January 1, 1997 through December 31, 1997.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's 1996-1997 Annual Budget in the
amount of $356,086.00 for funding of equipment and personnel for an
organized Multi-Agency Financial Disruption Task Force for the period
of January 1, 1997 through December 31, 1997.
60. Public hearing amending the City of Laredo's 1996-1997 Budget for a
grant from the Office of National Drug Control Policy in the amount of
$48,540.00 for funding of the Multi-Agency major organization
investigation task force for the period of October 1, 1996 through
September 30, 1997.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's 1996-1997 Budget for a grant
from the Office of National Drug Control Policy in the amount of
$48,540.00 for funding of the Multi-Agency major organization
investigation task force for the period of October 1, 1996 through
September 30, 1997.
61. Public hearing amending the City of Laredo's 1996-1997 Annual Budget
in the amount of $3,338,041.00, for a grant award from the Economic
Development Administration (EDA) of $2,000,000.00, including a private
contribution by Mercy Regional Medical Center of $1,054,602.00, of
which $430,000.00, are attributable through off-site and on-site
improvements constructed by Mercy Regional Medical Center, and
$283,439.00, as a local match from the Airport Fund, and amending the
Airport Fund to appropriate $283,439.00, from fund balance to the
Economic Development Administration Grant for the development of the
Airport Medical Infrastructure Improvements Project.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's 1996-1997 Annual Budget in the
amount of $3,338,041.00, for a grant award from the Economic
Development Administration (EDA) of $2,000,000.00, including a private
contribution by Mercy Regional Medical Center of $1,054,602.00, of
which $430,000.00, are attributable through off-site and on-site
improvements constructed by Mercy Regional Medical Center, and
$283,439.00, as a local match from the Airport Fund, and amending the
Airport Fund to appropriate $283,439.00, from fund balance to the
Economic Development Administration Grant for the development of the
Airport Medical Infrastructure Improvements Project.
XIII. MOTION TO RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
62. To authorize issuance of request for proposals for:
a) operation of the food service facility at the Laredo Transit
Center.
b) the leasing or purchasing of tires for the El Metro bus and van
fleet.
c) the installation of telephone and data wiring at the Laredo Transit
Center.
XIV. MOTION TO RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MUNICIPAL HOUSING CORPORATION
63. Approval of bid specifications and authorization to advertise for bids
for awarding a contract for the purchase of approximately 1,200 cases
of floor tile. Orders will be placed on a monthly basis (100 cases
per month) and installed by Laredo Municipal Housing Corporation staff
at the Jose A. Flores and Tomas Flores Apartment complexes.
64. Award of a two year service contract to the LOW BIDDER, Walker
Security Inc., Laredo, Texas, in the yearly amount of $24,537.24, for
providing security guard services for the Tomas Flores Apartment
Complex. One security guard is assigned Monday through Sunday
patrolling this complex.
65. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDER, Laredo Discount Metals Building
Components, Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $26,760.87, for the
purchase of all the materials needed for the installation of security
fencing at the Tomas Flores Apartments. This project has been
identified in the 1997 Capital Improvement Project budget. A security
fence of approximately 2,265 linear feet will be installed around the
perimeter of this apartment complex.
XIV. MOTION TO RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO CONVENTION AND VISITOR'S
BUREAU BOARD
66. Status report on the ongoing activities of the Laredo Convention and
Visitor's Bureau.
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 FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 1997 AT 5:30 P.M.
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GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR.
CITY SECRETARY