CITY OF LAREDO COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110 HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS
5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
A97-R-21 JULY 7, 1997
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
2. Approving an assignment from Aero Center, Inc. to the Laredo National Bank
of that airport lease agreement for hanger #142, buildings #144, #147, and
#148 approved by Ordinance No. 94-O-001 dated January 3, 1994 and
authorizing the City Manager to execute said Consent of Assignment.
3. Approving an assignment from Aero Center, Inc. to the International Bank of
Commerce and Sanchez-O'Brien Oil and Gas Corporation, a joint venture, of
that lease agreement for an approximate 1.001 acre tract of improved land
approved by Ordinance No. 95-O-154 dated August 7, 1995, and authorizing
the City Manager to execute said Consent of Assignment.
4. Authorizing the City of Laredo City council to accept the assignment of a
leased contract issued to Panorama Broadcasting for the use of an area of
land for the construction of a television station tower and authorizing the
City Manager to take such steps as are necessary to execute the document to
finalize the transaction.
5. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Quitclaim Deeds, to the following
seven grantors, the City of Laredo's interest to the Mineral Rights
acquired through the conveyance of seven tracts of additional right-of-way
for the Mines Road Widening Project. Said seven tracts being Parcel Nos.
29, 42, 43, 53, 54, 55, and 57; being situated in Webb County, Texas, and
providing for an effective date.
PARCEL 29 (Santos Costilla and San Juanita Costilla, original grantors as
per warranty deed to the City of Laredo, recorded in volume 48, Pages 023-
024, real property records, Webb County, Texas). A 1.1006 acre tract being
out of Porcion 10, Tomas Sanchez, original grantee, Abstract 280, also
being out of a 10.0 acre tract of land (Tract 2) unrecorded 172.90 acre
tract subdivision, Webb County, Texas as conveyed by deed from Jack E.
Blanco to Santos Costilla and San Juanita Costilla as recorded in volume
13, pages 747 and 748, real property records, Webb County, Texas.
PARCEL 42 (Venola Sanchez, Original Grantor, as per warranty deed to the
City of Laredo, recorded in volume 23, pages 233-234, real property records
Webb County, Texas) - A 1.0080 acre tract being out of Porcion 10, Tomas
Sanchez, Original Grantee, Abstract 280, also being out of a 4.4292 acre
tract (Tract 1) as conveyed by deed from Rodolfo Salinas, Jr., to Venola
Sanchez as recorded in volume 517, pages 259-265, deed records, Webb
County, Texas.
PARCEL 43 (Ernestina B. Wolter, Original Grantor as per warranty deed to
the City of Laredo, recorded in volume 21, pages 771-772, real property
records, Webb County, Texas) - A 1.5225 acre tract being out of Porcion 10,
Tomas Sanchez, Original Grantee, Abstract 280, also being out of a 5.3614
acre tract (Tract 14) as conveyed by deed from Fernando Babiak and wife,
Elva Rosa Babiak to Ernestina B. Wolter as recorded in volume 572, Pages
97-101, deed records, Webb County, Texas.
PARCEL 53 (Elias Herrera and wife, Olga F. Herrera, Original Grantors as
per warranty deed to the City of Laredo, recorded in volume 160, pages 122-
123, real property records, Webb County, Texas). A 1.3167 acre tract being
out of Porcion 10, Tomas Sanchez, Original Grantee, Abstract 280, also
being out of a 6.4119 acre tract (Tract 30) as conveyed by deed from
Rodolfo Salinas, Jr., to Elias Herrera and Olga P. Herrera as recorded in
volume 517, pages 410-417, deed records, Webb County, Texas.
PARCEL 54 (C.C.M. Financial Inc., Original Grantor as per warranty deed to
the City of Laredo, recorded in volume 73, page 881, real property records,
Webb County, Texas). An 1.3186 acre tract being out of Porcion 10, Tomas
Sanchez, Original Grantee, Abstract 280, also being out of a 6.6788 acre
tract (Tract 31) as conveyed by deed from Edward M. Pina, a single man to
Carlos Nelli Marsicano, et al, as recorded in volume 1341, pages 5-8, deed
records of Webb County, Texas.
PARCEL 55 (Agustin Meza, Jr., and wife, Vilma Meza, Original Grantors as
per warranty deed to the City of Laredo, recorded in volume 22, page 175,
real property records, Webb County, Texas). Am 1.3186 acre tract being out
of Porcion 10, Tomas Sanchez, Original Grantee, Abstract 2280, also being
out of a 7.2909 acre tract (Tract 32) as conveyed by deed from Rodolofo
Salinas, Jr. to Mr. Agustin Meza Jr., and Vilma S. Meza as recorded in
volume 517, Pages 426-433, deed records, Webb County, Texas.
PARCEL 57 (Carlos Casiano, Jr., David Casiano, Ramon Casiano, Demetrios
Casiano, Tomas Casiano, Daniel Casiano, Raquel Casiano Elliott, Guadlupe
Casiano Calvitt, Reynaldo Mireles and Manuel Mireles, individually, and as
independent executor, Original Grantors as per warranty deed recorded i
Volume 100, Page 424, Real Property Records, Webb County, Texas) - A2.8669
of an acre tract being out of Porcion 10, Tomas Sanchez , Original Grantee,
Abstract 280, also being out of a 5.1272 acre tract (Tract 69) as conveyed
by deed from Rodlolfo Salinas, Jr., to Carlos Casiano and wife, Julia
Casiao, as recorded in volume 589, pages 7-3-605, deed records, Webb
County, Texas.
6. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to revert a
tract of land containing 20,380.31 square feet, more or less, out of the
Mines Road (FM 1472) R.O.W. to its original owner, but retaining it as a
Drainage & Utility Easement. Said tract of land being out of a 5.9755 acre
tract of land situated in parts of Porcion Nos. 17 and 18, Webb County,
Texas, and being generally described below and more particularly described
by metes and bounds and providing for an effective date.
7. Amending Ordinance No. 95-O-299 by changing Exhibit A; thereby authorizing
the City Manager to execute database access agreements with any requestor
of online access to inspect city property tax records database via computer
modem; contract term to change so all will end on September 30, 2002 and
the annual maintenance, processing, programming, and data manipulation fee
will be eliminated; a one time equipment fee is required for the cost of
the equipment; providing for an effective date.
8. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a ground lease with Alderete
Communications, Inc., a Texas Corporation, for the erection, maintenance,
and operation of a skeletal steel guyed communications tower and associated
equipment building located at the Jefferson Street Water Complex.
1. Lease term will be fifteen (15) years commencing August XX, 1997 and
ending August XX, 2011 (Date will be determined after second reading of
this ordinance).
2. Rent will be payable in advance; first year's rent is $8,676.00, and
adjusted annually according to changes in the consumer price index.
V. FINAL READINGS
9. 97-O-119 Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning the west 46.3 feet of Lot 3, Block 1059,
Eastern Division, located at 1915 Norton Street from R-3 (Mixed
Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District);
providing for publication and effective date.
10. 97-O-129 Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents to effectively convey the "Surface Only" of Lot 2, Block
2165-A, Eastern Division, as per replat recorded in Volume 16,
Page 93, of the Webb County Plat Records, City of Laredo, County
of Webb, Texas, also known to be located on the 2400 block of Diaz
Street to Jesus Javier Martinez and providing for an effective
date. Said property is being sold to the highest bidder as
accepted by City Council pursuant to public sale of this property
on May 28, 1997. (City Council)
11. 97-O-130 Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary
documents to effectively convey fee simple title to Cesar J.
Cabello and Amparo A. Cabello for the sale of the "Surface Only"
of a 0.3543 of an acre (15,433.46 square feet) tract of land being
out of and a part of the former Martin Avenue between Laredo and
Guadalupe Streets, also known as the 1200 block of Martin Avenue
and providing for effective date. Said property being sold to the
highest bidder as accepted by City Council pursuant to public sale
of this property on May 28, 1997. (City Council)
12. 97-O-131 Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning Lots 30 and 31, Block 12, Las Americas
Subdivision, Unit II, located at 2018 and 2020 Durango Avenue,
from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family
District); providing for an effective date and publication.
(Jose R. Perez Jr.)
13. 97-O-132 Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 15.57 acres, as further described by metes and
bounds, located southwest of the intersection of Santa Barbara
Street and Avenida Los Presidentes, from R-1 (Single Family
Residential District) to R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area
District); providing for an effective date and publication.
(Jose R. Perez, Jr.)
14. 97-O-133 Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 10.670 acres, as further described by metes and
bounds, located west of the Bob Bullock Loop and directly north of
the Laredo International Airport from R-1 (Single Family
Residential District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District);
providing for an effective date and publication. (Louis H. Bruni)
15. 97-O-134 Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 108.4 acres, as further described by metes and
bounds, located east of the Bob Bullock Loop and directly north of
Lake Casa Blanca, from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1 (Single
Family Residential District); providing for an effective date and
publication. (Louis H. Bruni)
16. 97-O-135 Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 67.7 acres as further described by metes and
bounds, located west of McPherson Road, north of the Bob Bullock
Loop from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing
District); providing for an effective date and publication.
(Joe A. Guerra)
17. 97-O-136 Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning Lot 10, Block 864, Western Division, located at
1518 Burnside Street from B-1 (Limited Business District) to R-3
(Mixed Residential District); providing for an effective date and
publication. (Jose R. Perez, Jr.)
18. 97-O-137 Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by revoking a Special Use Permit for a manufactured housing
park, Ordinance No. 93-O-200 on 21.5921 acres out of Porcion 19,
Abstract 591, as further described by metes and bounds located
west of FM 1472, across from the old municipal airport; providing
for an effective date and publication. (Louis H. Bruni)
19. 97-O-138 Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 21.5921 acres out of Porcion 19, Abstract 591,
as further described by metes and bounds located west of FM 1472,
across from the old municipal airport, from M-1 (Light
Manufacturing District) to R-1 (Single Family Residential
District); providing for an effective date and publication.
(Louis H. Bruni)
20. 97-O-139 Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning Lot 8 and the north 1/2 of Lot 6, Block 485,
Western Division, located at 309 Park Street from B-1 (Limited
Business District) to R-O (Residential/Office District); providing
for an effective date and publication. (Consuelo "Chelo" Montalvo)
21. 97-O-140 Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning Lot 1A Block 681, Western Division, located at
2302 Iturbide Street from R-2 (Multi-Family District) to R-O
(Residential/Office District); providing for an effective date and
publication. (Consuelo "Chelo" Montalvo)
22. 97-O-141 Ordinance amending Section 24-82.4.1 of the Laredo Land
Development Code relating to permitted dimensions of on-premises
free-standing signs; restricting large scale, on premise, signage
to Federal and State Highways in B-4, M-1, and M-2 Districts;
deleting provisions requiring all one face signs must be situated
at least 150 feet from the nearest Residential District and all
two face signs must be situated at least 350 feet from the nearest
Residential District; providing for publication and effective
date. (Jose A. Guerra)
23. 97-O-142 Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's 1996-1997 budget in the
amount of $20,479.00 for additional salary and fringe benefit
costs for six task force investigators in the Multi-Agency
Financial Disruption Task Force awarded by the Office of National
Drug Control Policy for the period of July 1, 1996 and ending June
30, 1997; providing for publication and effective date. (Jose A.
Guerra) 24. 97-O-143 Ordinance amending City of Laredo's 1996-
1997 budget in the amount of $1,082,467.00. Of this amount,
$711,562.00 is grant funds, with the City designating $370,905.00
in matching funds for a grant from the Criminal Justice Division
for Multi-Agency Narcotics Task Force for the period of June 1,
1997 through May 31, 1998 and authorizing the City Manager to sign
any and all documents pertaining to this grant application;
providing for publication and effective date.
(Consuelo "Chelo" Montalvo)
25. 97-O-144 Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's 1996-97 annual budget in
the amount of $325,000.00, for a grant awarded by the Texas Water
Development Board to develop a Flood Protection Plan for the
Chacon Watershed; the composition of the $325,000.00, is
$260,000.00 from the Texas Water Development Board, $42,500.00
Webb County, ($17,500.00 cash and $25,000.00 in-kind), $5,000.00
from Webb County Drainage District No. 1 and $17,500 from the City
of Laredo. The city will provide $25,000.00 in in-kind services.
(City Council)
26. 97-O-145 Ordinance approving an amendment to the budget in the amount of
$24,000.00, for the Chronic Disease Prevention Program, Breast and
Cervical Cancer Control Project (BCCCP), of the City of Laredo
Health Department for the period beginning July 1, 1996, through
June 30, 1997. (Consuelo "Chelo" Montalvo)
27. 97-O-146 Ordinance establishing new parking meter zone boundaries,
prescribing parking meter rates and parking meter time limits,
removal of parking meters in some areas, repealing all conflicting
ordinances, and providing for publication and effective date.
(Jose R. Perez Jr.)
28. 97-O-147 Amending Ord. No. 86-O-226 and Article VIII, Stopping, Standing or
Parking of Chapter 19, Motor Vehicles and Traffic Division 3,
Violations, Penalties, Section 19-355 of the Code of Ordinances
amending minimum penalties for violations of Article VIII of
Chapter 19 of the Code of Ordinances, providing for publication
and effective date. (Joe A. Guerra)
29. 97-O-148 Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 88-O-006, as amended by Ordinance
No. 89-O-131 which established fares for fixed route transit
service and for EL METRO ID cards.
A. The base adult fare will increase from sixty cents ($0.60) to
seventy-five cents ($0.75).
B. The fare for children of ages 5 to 11 will remain unchanged at
25 cents ($0.25)
C. The fare for children under 5 years of age will continue to be
free of charge.
D. The fare for students will remain the same at thirty-five cents
($0.35). E. During peak hours on Monday through Friday (except
holidays), the peak fare for seniors and persons with
disabilities will remain the same at ten cents ($0.10). F.
During off-peak hours, and on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, the
fare for seniors and persons with disabilities, and possessing
a valid ID card will remain the same at zero cents ($0.0).
G. The fare for express route service will increase from sixty
cents ($0.60) to one dollar ($1.00).
H. The charge for an initial or replacement EL METRO ID card will
remain unchanged at $2.00
I. An initial EL LIFT ID card will continue to be free of charge.
J. The charge for a replacement EL LIFT ID card will continue to
be $2.00.
The ordinance provides for publication and an October 1, 1997
effective date.
(As Amended) (Jose R. Perez, Jr.)
30. 97-O-149 Ordinance authorizing the adoption of the following rate for
paratransit Transportation Service on the EL LIFT System.
*The fare for a one-way trip shall be $1.00
This ordinance provides for publication and an October 1, 1997
effective date. (AS Amended) (Jose R. Perez, Jr.)
31. 97-O-150 Ordinance continuing the City of Laredo's Juvenile Curfew
Ordinance No. 94-O-142 as amended by Ordinance No. 96-O-030 for an
additional three (3) years starting July 18, 1997 until July 18,
2000 in accordance with 370.002 of the Texas Local Government
Code; providing for severability; providing for an effective date
and publication. (Jose R. Perez, Jr.)
VI. RESOLUTIONS
32. 97-R-066 Resolution accepting a grant from the Texas Natural Resource and
Conservation (TNRCC) in the amount of $25,000.00, to continue the
operation of a continuous air monitoring station (CAMS) by the
City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning
September 1, 1997, through August 31, 1998.
33. 97-R-067 Resolution accepting a grant from the University of Texas Health
Science Center at San Antonio in the amount of $5,250.00 for the
Education and Training Program of the City of Laredo Health
Department for the period beginning February 1, 1997, through
September 28, 1997.
34. 97-R-068 Resolution supporting efforts to improve air service at Laredo
International Airport.
(NOTE: Action must first be initiated on item #67, prior to the
passage of this Resolution.
35. 97-R-069 Accepting the donation of three parcels of land as Dedications of
Right-of-Way for the extension of International Boulevard, from
the following owners: Mr. Gerardo G. Salina - 0.5246 of an acre,
Mr. Leopoldo G. Benavides - 2.2903 acres, and Mr. Leopoldo Flores
- 0.6108 of an acre. Said parcels being situated between the West
Meadowlands Subdivision in the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas
and more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows:
PARCEL 1 - Gerardo G. Salinas - Being 0.5246 acres of land, more
or less, out of porcion 23, Abstract 283, Leonardo Sanchez,
Original Grantee, and being part of a 22.15 acre tract conveyed to
Gerardo G. Salinas by Juanita A. Linares on 08-April-1991, as per
Volume 1478, Page 307, real property records of Webb County,
Texas.
PARCEL 2 - Leopoldo G. Benavides - Being .2903 acres of land, more
or less, out of Porcion 23, Abstract 283, Leonardo Sanchez,
Original Grantee, and being part of a 17.38 acre tract conveyed to
Leopoldo G. Benavides by Francis M. Hanson, et al on 11-May-
1990, as per volume 143, page 425, and a 21.5747 acre tract
conveyed to Leopoldo G. Benavides by Leopoldo Salinas et ux on 01-
January-1991, as per volume 1463, Page 149, both being out of the
real property records of Webb County, Texas.
PARCEL 3 - Leopoldo Flores - Being 0.6108 acres of land, more or
less, out of Porcion 23, Abstract 283, Leonardo Sanchez, Original
Grantee, and Porcion 24, Abstract 268, Toribio Rodriguez, Original
Grantee, and being part of a 8.5013 acre tract conveyed to
Leopoldo Flores by Agapita S. Flores on 08-May-1979, as per volume
584, page 303, deed records of Webb County, Texas.
36. 97-R-070 A resolution to modify and update the procedural rules on
Resolution 92-R-132 to better reflect the duties of the Planning
and Zoning Commission in their role as the Impact Fee Advisory
Committee to the City Council.
37. 97-R-071 Expressing the City's official intent to reimburse costs of
International Bridge System improvements specifically, costs in
connection with the design, planning, and surveying of the Laredo
N.W. International bridge (Fourth Bridge). (Note: Item #'s 50
and 69 should also be addressed at this time.)
38. 97-R-073 Authorizing the City of Laredo City Council to accept assignment
of the concession contract of the Laredo Civic Center from Alfredo
R. Gutierrez to J&H Concessions; and authorizing the City Manager
to execute all necessary documents to complete this transaction.
VII. MOTIONS
39. Refund of property taxes in various amounts to the following individuals or
companies:
a. Love Imports in the amount of $946.27, as a result of a clerical error,
b. Texas Auto Service in the amount of $739.54, as a result of a clerical
error,
c. Dynair CFE Services in the amount of $1,932.92, as a result of a value
not depreciated,
d. HEB Grocery Company in the amount of $1,251.44, as a result of a double
payment.
40. Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Local Law
Enforcement Block Grant Program in the amount of $249,981.00, for second
year funding of this grant for the period of October 1, 1997, through
September 30, 1998. These monies will be used to pay for the salaries,
fringe benefits, equipment, etc., of four officers.
41. Approval of bid specifications and authorization to advertise for bids for
the following:
a) telephone equipment - Public Library
A tentative bid award is scheduled for August 18, 1997.
42. Approval of the construction plans and specifications and authorization to
advertise for bids for the construction of a 60 million gallon per day
intake structure at the Jefferson Street Water Treatment Plant as per the
Texas Water Development Board Requirements. Tentative award is scheduled for
September 1, 1997.
43. Approval of the construction plans and specifications and authorization to
advertise for bids for the construction of 68 accessible ramps at 17
intersections at San Agustin Plaza, Bruni Plaza and Saint Peters Plaza and
related access routes to Jarvis Plaza in compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Tentative award is scheduled for August
18, 1997.
44. Award of a four month office supply contract to the LOW BIDDER, Executive
Office Supply, Laredo, Texas, for providing general office supplies for all
City Departments. This contract is based on lowest bid submitted for forty-
three general office supply items most commonly used by all City
Departments. A percentage discount will also be offered from the vendor's
current catalog for general office supplies not listed on the city's bid
list. Items will be purchased on an as needed basis. Contract pricing is 2%
less than the previous contract amount. A total of 5 bids were received.
45. Award of an annual service contract to the LOW BIDDER, Lawn Masters, Laredo,
Texas, in the amount of $104,314.00, for providing ground maintenance
services for the Utilities Department, the Bridge System, and the Parks
Department. The contract includes cutting cycles at all three International
Bridge locations, the water plants, booster station, the wastewater
treatment plants, storage tank locations, utility easements, and the Clark
Street median. A total of four bids were received for this service. The
contract pricing is the same as the previous year. Funding for this contract
is available in the particular Department's Budget.
46. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDERS, Consolidated Electrical Distributor,
Inc., Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $11,400.00, for the purchase of forty
area light fixtures. These will be replacements for the light fixtures
currently installed at the Market Street Tennis Court. A total of four bids
were received. Funding is available in the Parks and Recreation Department
budget.
47. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDERS, Proforma, Laredo, Texas, in the amount
of $6,980.00, for the purchase of 2,000 T-shirts, and Mendes Printing,
Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $3,390.00, for the purchase of 7,000
activity books. These activity books and T-shirts will be used in
conjunction with the educational and promotional activities of the Household
Hazardous Waste Collection Program. A total of nine bids were received for
the T-shirts, and seven were received for the activity books. Funding is
available in N.P.D.E.S. - Hazard Household Waste Collection Program Grant
Monies.
48. Award of contract to MZB Video Solutions, Inc., Dallas, Texas, a State of
Texas Qualified Information System Vendor, in the amount of $13,425.00, for
the purchase of a replacement character generator for the Public Access
Division. This equipment is used to superimpose text and images on screen.
Staff is recommending purchasing this equipment through the State of Texas -
Catalogue Purchase Program. Funding is available in the Public Access
Capital Outlay Budget.
49. Approval to select Design Group International to provide consulting
architectural/engineering services for surveys, design and preparations of
plans and specifications for the Major Rehabilitation of the Market Street
Tennis Courts Project, one of the 1996-1997 Capital Improvements Projects,
and authorization for the City Manager to negotiate a fee for professional
services. Funding is available in the C.D. Market St. Courts Account.
50. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate an amendment to the Laredo
Northwest International Bridge (Fourth Bridge) engineering contract with
Structural Engineering Associates, Inc. (San Antonio) for an amount of
approximately $600,000.00. The current contract for field surveys for the
bridge head area is $70,450.00. This amendment will provide for the
professional services required to perform the Bridge design, the Border
Station Masterplan, and the architectural design of the temporary Federal
Facilities. Funding is available in Bridge Fund.
51. Award of a construction contract to the LOWEST BIDDER, Libcon, Inc., Laredo,
Texas, in the amount of $304,542.50, for the Paving of International
Boulevard from Salinas Key Subdivision to the west end of Meadowlands
Subdivision, approximately 1,800 L.F. Funding is available in the Capital
Improvement Fund International Boulevard Construction Project. A total of
two bids were received for this project. Contract time is 150 days.
52. Award of a construction contract to the LOWEST BIDDER, McLean Construction,
Inc., Killeen, Texas, in the amount of $261,012.40, for the Alma Pierce
Elementary School Drainage and the Herradura Rancho Viejo Drainage
Improvements Projects. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund
Herradura/Rancho Viejo Drainage Project. A total of two bids were received
for this project. Contract time is 90 days.
53. Award of an engineering contract to Foster Engineering Company for an amount
not to exceed $20,401.95, to provide surveys, design and preparation of
plans and specifications for the Laredo International Bridge No. 1 Pavement
Reconstruction at Approaches, Phase I. Funding is available in Bridge System
Construction Project -Import Lot. Contract time is 60 days.
54. Approval of amendment no. 1, an increase of $3,789.00, to the engineering
contract with Ueckert Engineering, Laredo, Texas, for the Willow/Chacon
Drainage Improvements for additional design of a culvert and street
reconstruction at Chacon Street. Funding is available in the Drainage
Improvements Willow-Chacon Drainage. Original Contract amount was for
$5,800.00. This amendment will bring the total to $9,589.00.
55. Approval of amendment no. 2, an increase of $38,616.25, to the engineering
contract with Foster Engineering, Laredo, Texas, for additional design work
for widening on both side of Del Mar Boulevard, drainage and other related
improvements in conjunction with the widening of Del Mar Boulevard between
Springfield Avenue and McPherson Road. Funding is available in the Capital
Improvement Fund Del Mar Boulevard Construction Project. Original Contract
amount was for $81,500.00. This amendment will bring the total to
$123,527.25.
56. Approval of amendment no. 5, an increase of $10,120.00, to the Resident
Project Representative Services Contract (inspection services) with Hickey
and Associates, Inc., Laredo, Texas, for the New Laredo Airport Passenger
Terminal in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Requirements to provide additional uninterrupted inspection services.
Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund Inspection Fees.
Original Contract amount was for $191,744.80. This amendment will bring the
total to $288,654.80.
57. Approval of amendment no. 1, an increase of $3,336.00, to the original
contract of $42,087.00, to Naismith Engineering, Inc., Laredo and Corpus
Christi, Texas to conduct risk based assessments of Underground Storage Tank
sites, in compliance with Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission RG-
17 rules and regulations, at 4200 Bartlett (LPST ID No. 101133) and 518
Flightline site 6, (LPST ID No. 101536) and to complete the necessary
paperwork for Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission reimbursement
process. The increase of $3,336.00, which was not anticipated, is due to
the additional drilling, sampling, and laboratory analysis. This amendment
will bring the total to $45,423.00. Funding is available in Airport Fuel
Account.
58. Approval of change order no. 3, a decrease of $41,095.10, as contract
retainage for the deletion of the Toll Business Management System (TBMS)
portion of the construction contract with Cubic Toll Systems, Hauppauge, New
York, and acceptance of the Laredo International Bridge Toll Collection
System at Bridge No. 1 and Bridge No. 2. Final construction contract amount
including this change order is $780,806.90. Funding is available in Bridge
System Retainage Payable Construction Account.
59. Approval of change order no. 3, a net decrease of $39,220.60, to the
construction contract with H.B. Zachry Company, San Antonio, Texas for the
New Laredo International Airport Passenger Terminal and Related
Airside/Landside Improvements Phase B. This change order has an increase of
$410,311.00, for the installation of new taxiway lights and runway lights,
and a decrease (credit) of $449,531.60, is for underruns on the runway
construction. Current construction contract amount is $11,068,510.71.
Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund.
60. Approval of amendment no. 9, an increase of $38,000.00, to the
architectural/engineering (A/E) contract with Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum,
(HOK) Dallas, Texas, for the Re-design of electrical and lighting system for
runway 17L/35R at the Laredo International Airport. This work was not in the
original contract with HOK. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is
funding approximately 90 percent of the cost to reconstruction runway
17L/35R and approves of this change order. Funding is available from savings
in the construction contract with H.B. Zachry, which contract is being
amended to decrease the contract amount by $39,220.60. Original Contract
amount was for $1,135,000.00. This amendment will bring the total to
$2,452,851.85.
61. Approval of change order no. 1, an increase of $7,155.00, to the Malinche
Avenue Re-Alignment Street Improvements construction contract with Ramex
Construction Company, Inc., Houston, Texas, for additional traffic signal
underground conduits and to lower a 12 inch waterline. Funding is available
in the Capital Improvement Fund Malinche Re-alingment Project. Original
contract amount was for $137,702.40. This amendment will bring the total to
$144,857.40.
62. Authorize the sale of surplus heavy equipment through sealed bids. The
equipment will be sold to the highest bidder exceeding the City's minimum
price. The proceeds from this sale will be used to purchase a new dozer
tractor for use at the City Landfill. The equipment to be sold include:
Description Minimum Bid
a) 1985 Caterpillar Chipspreader $ 35,000.00
b) 1985 Bros. Reclaimer $ 30,000.00
c) 1985 Furakawa Front End Loader $ 10,000.00
d) 1989 Case Front Loader $ 15,000.00
e) 1988 Caterpiller Backhoe/Loader $ 10,000.00
f) 1991 Caterpillar Scraper $150,000.00
g) 1991 Caterpillar Compactor $ 30,000.00
h) 1993 Caterpillar Bulldozer
Tractor $140,000.00
$420,000.00
63. Approval of specifications to bid EPA certified laboratory services to
conduct the federally mandated "Information Collection Rule" studies on
drinking water.
64. Authorizing the transfer of residual funds from completed projects, in
various water and wastewater bond issues.
65. Approval of change order no. 2, an increase of $138,453.00, to the
construction contract with Lambda Construction Company, New Braunfels,
Texas, for the replacement of drive cages for sludge thickeners and rack
arms which were severely damaged by corrosion at the Jefferson Street Water
Treatment Solids Handling Improvements Project, and to add 90 calendar days
to the construction contract time. Funding is available in the Waterworks
System Fund. Original Contract amount was for $2,451,300.00. This change
order will bring the total to $2,602,165.00.
VIII. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
66. Request for confirmation of Mr. Tomas Ramirez for appointment to the
position of Fire Chief with possible Executive Session pursuant to section
551.074 of the Texas Government Code to discuss said confirmation.
67. Presentation by Vesta Rea and Associates, airport consultant, regarding
efforts to improve air service at Laredo International Airport, and
consideration of a resolution in support of improved air service at Laredo
International Airport.
68. Update on the status of the Colonias Facility Plan and financial
application.
69. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate with the City of Laredo depository
bank (NBC Bank of Laredo) an interim credit facility for the payment of
costs associated with the design, planning, and surveying of the Laredo N.W.
International Bridge, i.e. Bridge IV.
70. Presentation on proposed contract with Transworld Systems, Inc., for an
amount not to exceed $8,800.00, for the purpose of implementing a pilot
project at the City of Laredo Health Department for debt collection services
on past due EMS service accounts owed to the City of Laredo.
71. Request for Executive Session to be conducted pursuant to Section 551.071 of
the Texas Government Code to discuss pending or contemplated litigation:
City of Laredo vs. Makro Business International, Inc., Cause No. C-94-00717-
D3, in the 341st Judicial District Court of Webb County, Texas.
72. Request for Executive Session to be conducted pursuant to Section 551.071 of
the Texas Government Code to discuss pending or contemplated litigation
regarding the investigation of the Fleet Maintenance Division.
7:00 RECESS
IX. COMMUNICATIONS
a. Recognition of employees who have retired from the City of Laredo with 20
years or more of service for the period of January, 1997 thru June, 1997.
These individuals are as follows:
Magdalena Baez (21 years) Day Care Division, Community Development
Department, February 28, 1997.
Benito A. Bondoc (26 years) Fleet Maintenance Division, Public Works
Department, February 28, 1997.
Angel O. Cuellar (20 years) Engineering Department, April 30, 1997.
Jesus L. De Leon (20 years) Health Department, February 28, 1997.
Adolfo Esquivel (28 years) Police Department, January 31, 1997.
Francisco Flores (26 years) Public Works Department, January 31, 1997.
Jose L. Leal (24 years) Education and Recreation Department, May
31, 1997.
Francisco R. Martinez (39 years) Police Department January 31, 1997.
Carlos Mendoza (25 years) Fleet Maintenance Division, Public Works
Department, January 31, 1997.
Rosalinda Moncivais (21 years) Day Care Division, Community Development
Department, February 28, 1997
Adriana Salinas (20 years) Day Care Division, Community Development
Department, February 28, 1997.
Ramon Zamarripa (27 years) Utilities Department, January 31, 1997.
X. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION
73. Requests by Mayor and City Councilmembers for discussion and presentation.
A. Requests by Mayor Pro Tem Jose R. Perez, Jr.
1. Presentation regarding the U.S. Conference of Mayor's Annual Meeting in San
Francisco.
2. Discussion and possible action to form an Ad Hoc Committee for the Waste
Management Program.
3. Requesting a status report on the following projects:
a. Southgate Pilot Channel
b. Channel repairs on San Salvador, and
c. New York/Barrios additional water inlets drainage project. d.
Channelization from San Salvador to Pine,
to include timelines for construction completion.
B. Requests by Councilmember Louis H. Bruni
1. Discussion and possible action on adding the 3500 block of Guerrero, the
1800 block of Harding and the 2300 block of Canada to the current street
paving project.
2. Discussion and possible action on adding the following streets to our street
recycling project: Hackberry, Post Oak, Cypress, Cactus and Dogwood.
3. Discussion and possible action on the drainage problem at Clark (Spur 400)
and Ejido.
4. Discussion and possible action on instructing staff to provide council with
a cost estimate on adding brick paver's to the Clark Boulevard median
between Bartlett and Arkansas.
C. Requests by Councilmember Alfonso I. "Poncho" Casso
1. Discussion and possible action regarding the economic evaluation process for
the Laredo Landfill.
2. Discussion and possible action regarding a presentation by Dr. Trevino
regarding the Market Street Tennis Courts.
3. Discussion and possible action regarding the Supreme Court decision that
struck down a key portion of the Brady federal gun-control law.
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the tampering of police records
with a presentation by Humberto Gonzalez.
D. Requests by Councilmember Eliseo Valdez, Jr.
1. Presentation by Kayla Sanchez, Nena Dominguez, and Dante Munoz concerning
the upcoming South Texas Youth Conference hosted by the Church of the
Crossroads to be held from August 7-10, and requesting a proclamation for
"Picture-a-Prayer" Day.
2. Discussion and possible action regarding the development of an action plan
to address the frequent number of waterline breakages in the Hillside
Neighborhood, especially in the areas along Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois
Streets.
3. Status report on the construction of a pedestrian bridge connecting the
Northeast Hillside Recreation Center to the park, with possible action.
4. Requesting a staff report regarding the extension of Arkansas Boulevard
connecting to Bustamante and how this increased traffic will impact
McPherson Road between Bustamante and Calton Roads.
E. Requests by Councilmember Joe A. Guerra
1. Presentation by Aldo Tatangelo regarding affordable housing.
F. Requests by Councilmember Mario G. Alvarado
1. Discussion and possible action requesting that the Laredo Police Department
implement Senate Bill No. 267/House Bill No. 1379. This legislation allows
for public notification of sex offenders when they come back into our
community after being released from prison.
2. Update regarding the status of the Father Charles McNaboe Park Project.
3. Follow-up on a request for a traffic signal study at the intersection of
Milo and El Portal entrance.
4. Follow-up on a request made by the City Council on 6-2-97 to reduce the
speed limit on the Mines Road.
5. Discussion with possible action requesting road maintenance by the Public
Works Department on Industrial Boulevard and Santa Maria.
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
74. Public hearing concerning the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant. This
hearing is to inform the public about the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
Program and the application submitted by the City and the Laredo Police
Department to the U.S. Department of Justice, as well as to solicit input
from the public on the allocation of funds from the grant.
75. Public hearing approving amendment two to the budget in the amount of
$9,500.00, for the Chronic Disease Prevention Program, Breast and Cervical
Cancer Control Project (BCCCP), of the City of Laredo Health Department and
extension of contract term period from June 30, 1997, through August 31,
1997.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance approving amendment two to the budget in the amount of $9,500.00,
for the Chronic Disease Prevention Program, Breast and Cervical Cancer
Control Project (BCCCP), of the City of Laredo Health Department and
extension of contract term period from June 30, 1997, through August 31,
1997, providing for publication and effective date.
76. Public hearing approving a contract with the University of Texas Health
Science Center at San Antonio and budget in the amount of $5,250.00, for the
Education and Training Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for
the period beginning February 1, 1997, through September 28, 1997.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance approving a contract with the University of Texas Health Science
Center at San Antonio and budget in the amount of $5,250.00, for the
Education and Training Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for
the period beginning February 1, 1997, through September 28, 1997, providing
for publication and effective date.
77. Public hearing approving a contract with the Texas Natural Resource and
Conservation (TNRCC) and budget in the amount of $25,000.00, to continue the
operation of a continuous air monitoring station (CAMS) by the City of
Laredo Health Department for the period beginning September 1, 1997, through
August 31, 1998.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance approving a contract with the Texas Natural Resource and
Conservation (TNRCC) and budget in the amount of $25,000.00, to continue the
operation of a continuous air monitoring station (CAMS) by the City of
Laredo Health Department for the period beginning September 1, 1997, through
August 31, 1998, providing for publication and effective date.
XII. MOTION TO RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
78. Approval of bid specifications and authorization to advertise for bids for
Security Guard Services for the Laredo Transit System/City of Laredo. The
Security Guard Services Contract will provide four (4) uniformed security
guards for the security and safety of the Laredo Municipal Transit Center,
El Metro Operations and Maintenance Buildings and its patrons.
79. Public hearing and motion to realign route #13 Heritage Park in order to
provide public transportation to an area known as the ghost town
neighborhood situated west of Arkansas Avenue.
XIII. MOTION TO RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MUNICIPAL HOUSING CORPORATION
80. Authorization to advertise for Request for Proposals (RFPs) for consulting
services to prepare an engineering preliminary survey and a survey of final
improvements for 50 single family dwellings of affordable housing for
applicants of the Lease/Purchase Program located on Block 1, Lots 16-24;
Block 2, Lots 2-10; Block 3, Lots 2-10 and 13-21; Block 4, Lots 2-8 and 12-
18 in Riverhills Subdivision, Unit 1.
XIV. 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 THURSDAY, JULY 3, 1997 AT 5:30 P.M.
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GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR.
CITY SECRETARY