CITY OF LAREDO COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110 HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS
5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
A97-R-41 DECEMBER 1, 1997
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. City Council Meeting of October 20, 1997
City Council Meeting of October 27, 1997
V. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement providing
possible reimbursement for part of the cost of constructing a 356
foot, 8" sanitary sewer line and a 400 foot, 8" water line incurred by
Laredo National Bank. Both lines will be located on Chacota Street
close to Hwy 83 and the easement in the west boundary of the Zacatecas
Fire Station.
4. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents of
conveyance to grant an easement to Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
for the purpose of placing telephone apparatus cabinets, concrete
pads, anchors, buried telephone conduits and cables, aerial cable and
all appurtenances thereto, as may be required by grantee from time to
time. Said easement being out of the Mines Road Fire Station plat in
Porcion 20, Webb County, Texas; being generally described below, and
providing for an effective date:
Being a 20-foot by 20-foot Southwestern Bell Telephone easement out
of Mines Road Fire Station plat and being out of Porcion 20,
Abstract 48, Bautista Garcia, original grantee, recorded in Volume
10, Page 40, map records of Webb County, Texas.
5. Ordering and proclaiming a Special City Election to be held on
Saturday, January 17, 1998, designating polling places, designating
the Run-Off date, and providing for publication.
6. Authorizing and allowing, under the act governing the Texas Municipal
Retirement System, "Updated Service Credits" in said system on an
annual basis for service performed by qualifying members of such
system who at the effective date of the allowance are in the
employment of the City of Laredo; providing for increased prior and
current service annuities for retirees and beneficiaries of deceased
retirees of the City; providing for increased municipal contributions
to the current service annuity reserve at retirement of the employees
of the City; and establishing an effective date for the ordinance.
This ordinance will allow for the upgrading of the City's contribution
to the employees pension plan from the current 7.5% to 10%.
7. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to
effectively convey fee simple title to NBC Bank, Laredo N.A. and Sofia
Benavides, for the sale of the "Surface Only", at its fair market
value, of certain city property described as the former south one-half
section of Jarvis Avenue between Cleveland and Blaine Streets. Said
parcel being situated in the Eastern Division of the City of Laredo,
Webb County, Texas and hereby approving the submitted improvement
plans which are 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.
8. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease with Duty Free
International, Inc. d/b/a UETA of Texas, Inc., for a Specialty Duty
Free Retail Shop Concession for approximately 1,254 square feet
constituting suite number 223 on the second (2nd) floor of the airport
passenger terminal located at 5210 Bob Bullock. Lease term is for five
(5) years commencing on the day the new airport passenger terminal
opens for business and will terminate five (5) years thereafter.
Minimum annual rent guarantee of $25,000.00 or ten (10%) percent of
annual gross revenues, whichever is greater.
9. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a License with The Laredo
National Bank for a License and Automated Teller Machine Concession
for approximately 100 square feet in the downstairs lobby area of the
airport passenger terminal located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop. License
term is for five (5) years commencing on the first day the new airport
passenger terminal opens for business and will terminate five (5)
years thereafter. Minimum annual rent guarantee of $7,200.00.
10. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a License with In-Ter-Space
Services, Inc. d/b/a/ Interspace Airport Advertising for a License and
Advertising and Display/Hotel Panel Concession at the new airport
passenger terminal for the purpose of providing advertising and hotel
courtesy phones. License term is for five (5) years commencing on the
day the new airport passenger terminal opens for business and termi-
nating five (5) years thereafter and may be extended for an additional
five (5) years based on Licensee successfully fulfilling the
performance criteria. Minimum annual rent guarantee is $1,000.00 or
thirty (30%) percent of annual gross revenues, whichever is greater.
11. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease and Restaurant
Concession Agreement with Carlos Bella d/b/a Villa Laredo Restaurant
for approximately 1,116 square feet constituting suite number 101 on
the first (1st) floor of the airport passenger terminal located at
5210 Bob Bullock Loop. Lease term is for five (5) years commencing on
the first day the new airport passenger terminal opens for business
and ending five (5) years thereafter. Rent shall be a minimum annual
guarantee of $16,800.00 plus a performance guarantee in the same
amount.
VI. FINAL READINGS
12. 97-O-277 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement
with St. Patrick's Church for the use of Veterans Field to
conduct and promote a religious conference.
1) Lease term is for 3 (three) days commencing on December
12, 1997 and ending December 14, 1997.
2) Total rent will be $3,000.00.
(City Council)
13. 97-O-278 Authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for above
ground storage of flammable liquids, on Lot 13, Block 2,
Tex-Mex Industrial Park, located on the northwest corner of
the intersection of Andy Ramos Road and Aguila Azteca Drive.
(Jose R. Perez Jr.)
14. 97-O-279 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lots 29, 30, 43, 44, 45, and 46, El Rancho
Subdivision, located on the south side of SH 359, east of
Wildcat, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-3
(Community Business District). (Jose R. Perez)
15. 97-O-280 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for a
pawn shop on Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10, Block 926, Eastern
Division, located at 1718 Guadalupe Street.
(Alfonso "Poncho" Casso)
16. 97-O-281 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lot 1, Block 354, Eastern Division, located at 302
E. Lyon Street from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1
(Limited Business District). (Jose R. Perez)
17. 97-O-282 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning Lot 5, Block 665, Eastern Division, located at 1220
E. Bustamante Street from R-3 (Mixed Residential District)
to B-1 (Limited Business District). (Eliseo Valdez Jr.)
18. 97-O-283 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 6.9741 acres, as further described by metes and
bounds, located on Molly Drive, south of Shiloh Drive, from
AG (Agricultural District to R-1A (Single Family Reduced
Area District). (Joe A. Guerra)
19. 97-O-284 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 2,800 square feet as further described by metes and
bounds, located on the west frontage road of I.H. 35, north
of the Bob Bullock Loop, from AG (Agricultural District) to
B-4 (Highway Commercial District). (Mario G. Alvarado)
20. 97-O-285 Amending Ordinance No. 97-O-108, Section 1, dated June 16,
1997, to add a $10.00 overnight parking fee to the
established schedule of fees at the Laredo Transit Center.
(City Council)
21. 97-O-286 Ordinance transferring Restricted Fund Balance to
Unrestricted Fund Balance and amending the City of Laredo's
FY 1997-1998 Public Access Channel Fund Balance to
appropriate from the Unreserved Fund Balance $375,000.00, as
a reserve appropriation for the awarding of a contract for
the construction of a new Telecommunications Building; and
authorizing the City Manager to implement said annual
budget. (City Council)
22. 97-O-287 Amending the City of Laredo FY 1997- 1998 Annual Budget in
the amount of $22,046.00 for a grant awarded by Texas State
Library - Major Urban Resource Library (MURL) program for
CD-ROM materials for the period beginning October 1, 1997
and ending September 30, 1998. (City Council)
23. 97-O-288 Amending the City of Laredo FY 1997-1998 Annual Budget in
the amount of $17,983.00 for a grant awarded by the
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio for
the South Texas/Border Region Health Professional Education
Initiative for health related materials. (City Council)
24. 97-O-289 Amending the City of Laredo's 1997-1998 annual budget in the
amount of $277,757.00, for the Local Law Enforcement Block
Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for the first
year of funding for this grant for the period of October 1,
1997, through September 30, 1999, and authorizing the City
Manager to implement said budget. (City Council)
25. 97-O-290 Approving an amendment of a contract with the Texas
Department of Health and two-year budget in the amount of
$450,000.00, for the continuation of the Children's Health
Insurance pilot Project of the City of Laredo Health
Department for the period beginning December 1, 1997,
through August 31, 1999; and increase revenue line item 226-
0000-323-4074 from $0 to $235,000.00 each fiscal year and
expenditure line item 226-6075 from $0 to $225,000.00, each
fiscal year. (City Council)
26. 97-O-291 Approval of an amendment to the contract with the Texas
Department of Health and Budget in the amount of
$415,388.00, in funds and $31,200.00, in State direct
assistance for comprehensive public health services
programming of the City of Laredo Health Department for the
period beginning September 1, 1997, through August 31, 1998,
and increasing revenue line item no. 226-0000-323-4033 from
$0 to $415,388.00, and increasing expenditure line item no.
226-6067 from $0 to $415,388.00. (City Council)
27. 97-O-293 Approval of an amendment to the contract with the Texas
Department Health and Budget in the amount of $11,400.00,
for the Border Area Survey facilitated by the City of Laredo
Health Department for the period beginning September 1,
1997, through August 31, 1998, and increasing revenue line
item no. 226-0000-323-4075 from $0 to $11,400.00, and
increasing expenditure line item no. 226-6074 from $0 to
$11,400.00. (City Council)
28. 97-O-294 Approval of an amendment to the contract with the Texas
Department Health and Budget in the amount of $125,000.00,
and in-kind match of $58,388.00, for the School-Based Health
Project of the City of Laredo Health Department for the
period beginning September 1, 1997, through August 31, 1998.
(City Council)
29. 97-O-295 Approval of an amendment to the contract with the Texas
Department Health and Budget in the amount of $13,000.00,
for the Maternal and Child Health Program of the City of
Laredo Health Department for the period beginning September
1, 1996, through August 31, 1997; and reducing revenue line
item no. 336-0000-323-4069 from $121,667.00, to
$108,667.00, and reducing expenditure line item no. 226-6043
from $121,667.00, to $108,667.00; and increasing revenue
line item no. 226-0000-323-4034 from $492,000.00, to
$505,000.00, and expenditure line item no. 226-6042 from
$492,000.00, to $505,000.00. (City Council)
VII. RESOLUTIONS
30. 97-R-119 Opposing Section 110 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and
Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 that requires that an
automated entry-exit control system be implemented at
inspection points as a means of tracing the issuance and
expiration of visas and urging state and federal officials,
border mayors, trade related organizations, and other
interested parties to join with the City in opposing the
implementation of this law.
31. 97-R-153 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Inter-
Jurisdictional Agreement with the communities along the Rio
Grande for the purpose of working in partnership to secure
the designation of the Rio Grande/Rio Bravo as an American
Heritage River.
32. 97-R-154 Reducing the City's health contribution from $151.05 per
employee per month to $121.00 per employee per month with an
effective date of January 1, 1998. This adjustment in the
City's contribution rate will not change the employees'
health benefits and will allow the city to increase the city
pension contribution rate.
VIII. MOTIONS
33. Approval of construction plans and authorization to advertise for bids
for the extension of a wrought iron fence south along Meadow Avenue at
the City of Laredo Cemetery. A tentative bid award is scheduled for
January 5, 1998.
34. Approval of bid specifications and authorization to advertise for bids
for Roof Repairs to Building J at the Jefferson Street Water Treatment
Plant. A tentative bid award is scheduled for January 5, 1998.
35. 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-eight general office supply items most
commonly used by all city departments. In addition, a percentage
discount will be offered from the vendor's current catalog for general
office supplies not specifically listed on the city's bid list. All
items will be purchased on an as needed basis. A total of four bids
were received for this contract. The contract pricing is approximately
3% less than the previous contract.
36. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDER, Sames Motor Co., Laredo, Texas,
in the amount of $156,800.00, for the purchase of eight, replacement
police package sedans. Delivery of these vehicles is expected within
sixty to ninety days and all units will be assigned to the Police
Patrol division. A total of two bids were received for this purchase.
Funding for this purchase is available in the Police Trust Fund
Budget. The bid pricing is 2% higher than the previous contract
pricing.
37. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDER, U.S. Filter, McAllen, Texas, in
the amount of $45,359.20, for the purchase of the various components
that are to be utilized for the upgrade of the McPherson Lift Station.
This lift station collects wastewater from most the developments north
of Del Mar Boulevard and east of Andrew Lane and pumps it to the North
Laredo Wastewater Plant. This upgrade will increase the pump capacity.
A total of two bids were received for this purchase. Funding is
available in the Utilities Department - Wastewater Fund.
38. Award of a construction contract to the LOW BIDDER, Ramex Construction
Company, Inc., Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $205,728.00, for the
Laredo International Bridge No. 1 Pavement Reconstruction at
Approaches, Phase I Project. A total of two bids were received for
this project. Funding is available in the Bridge System Construction
Project/Import Lot.
39. Approval of amendment no. 1, an increase of $13,750.00, to the
engineering contract with Foster Engineering Company, Laredo, Texas,
for Project Resident Inspection Services to include inspection during
the off-peak hours particularly at night and on weekends for the
Laredo International Bridge No. 1 Pavement Reconstruction at
Approaches, Phase I Project. The original construction contract amount
was $20,401.95. This change order brings the total contract amount to
$34,151.95. Funding is available in the Bridge System Construction
Project/Import Lot.
40. Award of a construction contract to the LOWEST BIDDER, Pete Gallegos
Paving, Inc., Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $80,850.00 for the
Construction of Sidewalks at B.P. Newman Elementary School. The
funding for this construction contract is as follows:
a) H.B. Zachry Company $5,500.00
b) Capital Aggregates, LTD $2,000.00
c) Sonat Exploration Company $15,712.50
d) United Ind. School Dist. $25,000.00
e) City of Laredo $32,212.50
$80,850.00
41. Approval of the selection of B.W. Zimmerman & Associates, Harrisburg,
PA, and authorization to negotiate an engineering contract to provide
engineering services for the Toll System Upgrade and Electronic Toll
Collection Implementation to include conceptual plan, design,
construction implementation, system testing phases for three of the
existing international bridges and the proposed fourth bridge. Funding
is available in the Bridge System Construction Project/Toll Plaza
Improvements.
42. Approval of change order no. 2, an increase of $923.00 for the balance
of quantities actually constructed in place, acceptance of the Parking
Lot Improvements for Three Neighborhood Centers (Cigarroa, Northeast-
Hillside and Tarver) and approval of the final payment in the amount
of $11,990.51 to Brothers Paving, Laredo, Texas. The original
construction contract amount was $100,451.60. This change order brings
the total contract amount to $111,598.10. Funding is available in the
Recreation Centers Improvements Other Than Building and in the
Community Development 22nd Action Year Construction
Projects/Recreation Centers.
43. Approval of amendment no. 1, an increase of $2,955.00, to the
engineering contract with Frank Architects, Inc., Laredo, Texas, for
additional design revisions as required to re-bid the Azteca
Neighborhood Park and Paving Improvements. The original engineering
contract amount was $13,500.00. This change order brings the total
contract amount to $16,455.00. Funding is available in the Community
Development 22nd Action Year C.D. Project Azteca Park.
44. Authorizing the City Manager to submit two grant applications to the
Texas Department of Health for continuation of the HIV/AIDS Ryan White
($265,525.00), along with the Health and Social Services Project
($95,483.00), and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
(HOPWA) Project ($70,176.00) of the City of Laredo Health Department.
45. Setting January 5, 1998, as the date for a Public Hearing to receive
comments on the proposed Land Use Assumptions for the development of
Water and Sewer Impact Fees; and to introduce an ordinance to adopt
the Land Use Assumptions.
IX. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
46. Presenting a status report on the progress of the Santa Isabel Water
Well with possible action.
47. Update on the status of the Colonias Facility Plan and financial
application.
48. Status report regarding the implementation of the City of Laredo's FAR
PART 150 Airport Noise Compatibility Program.
49. Status report regarding the Bridge Task Force Ad Hoc Committee meeting
held on November 24, 1997.
X. COMMUNICATIONS
a. Acknowledging the members of the inaugural Laredo Employee Leadership
Development Program.
MEMBERS DEPARTMENT
Linda Cantu Fire
Arnulfo Cisneros Tax
Horacio De Leon Community Development
Elizabeth Henry City Manager's
Randall Kippenbrock Public Works
Alejandro Labrada Engineering
Oscar Medina Public Works
Adrian Montemayor Utilities
Armando R. Moreno Public Works
Lynne Nava Parks
Luis Perez-Garcia Fire
Ricardo Rangel Fire
Berta Rivera Traffic and Bridge
Donna Rose Health
Elizabeth Trevino Airport
XI. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION
50. Requests by Mayor and City Councilmembers for discussion and
presentation.
A. Requests by Councilmember Louis H. Bruni
1. Status report regarding all railroad crossings throughout the City,
with possible action.
2. Status report regarding the on-going construction on I.H. 35, with
possible action.
B. Requests by Councilmember Alfonso I. "Poncho" Casso
1. Discussion and possible action regarding the employee pay raise
scheduled for April 1998.
2. Discussion and possible action regarding the salary structure for the
Laredo Police Department.
C. Requests by Councilmember Joe A. Guerra
1. Presentation by Ale Arreguin on matters concerning hiring practices,
and the type and level of services being provided by the Building
Services Department, with possible action.
D. Requests by Councilmember Mario G. Alvarado
1. Presentation by George Johnson on the annual migration of Paisanos
passing south through the Laredo Ports during the holiday and the
economic boost which they provide for the local economy, with possible
action.
2. Request by the Laredo Summit Executive Committee for City funds to
help cover the costs of conference materials and expenses for the
South Texas International Summit scheduled for January 8 & 9, 1997.
E. Requests by Councilmember Consuelo "Chelo" Montalvo
1. Acknowledging the hard work and commitment put forth by the Vietnam
Memorial Wall Steering Committee members.
XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
51. Public hearing altering and extending the boundary limits of the City
of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 265.2185 acres, located in
Porcion 33, Abstract 84, as further described by metes and bounds,
specifically the Garcia Tract, providing for the effective date of the
ordinance, adopting a Service Plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing the initial zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo,
annexing additional territory of 265.2185 acres, located in Porcion
33, Abstract 84, as further described by metes and bounds,
specifically the Garcia Tract, providing for the effective date of the
ordinance, adopting a Service Plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing the initial zoning.
52. Public hearing altering and extending the boundary limits of the City
of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 61.7122 acres, located in
Porcion 31 as further described by metes and bounds, specifically the
Highway 359 Tract, providing for effective date of the ordinance,
adopting a Service Plan for the annexed territory, and establishing
the initial zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo,
annexing additional territory of 61.7122 acres, located in Porcion 31
as further described by metes and bounds, specifically the Highway 359
Tract, providing for effective date of the ordinance, adopting a
Service Plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial
zoning.
53. Public hearing altering and extending the boundary limits of the City
of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 484.7607 acres, located in
Porciones 31 and 32 as further described by metes and bounds,
specifically the Highway 359/Landfill Tract, providing for the
effective date of the ordinance, adopting a Service Plan for the
annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo,
annexing additional territory of 484.7607 acres, located in Porciones
31 and 32 as further described by metes and bounds, specifically the
Highway 359/Landfill Tract, providing for the effective date of the
ordinance, adopting a Service Plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing the initial zoning.
54. Public hearing altering and extending the boundary limits of the City
of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 4.6808 acres, located in
Porcion 31, as further described by metes and bounds, specifically the
Haynes Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance,
adopting a Service Plan for the annexed territory, and establishing
the initial zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo,
annexing additional territory of 4.6808 acres, located in Porcion 31,
as further described by metes and bounds, specifically the Haynes
Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance, adopting a
Service Plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial
zoning. 55. Public hearing altering and extending the boundary limits
of the City of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 89.2252 acres,
located in Porciones 31 and 32, as further described by metes and
bounds, specifically the Southern Development Tract, providing for the
effective date of the ordinance, adopting a Service Plan for the
annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo,
annexing additional territory of 89.2252 acres, located in Porciones
31 and 32, as further described by metes and bounds, specifically the
Southern Development Tract, providing for the effective date of the
ordinance, adopting a Service Plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing the initial zoning.
56. Public hearing altering and extending the boundary limits of the City
of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 35.1439 acres, located in
Porciones 36 and 37, as further described by metes and bounds,
specifically the Newman Tract, providing for the effective date of the
ordinance, adopting a Service Plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing the initial zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo,
annexing additional territory of 35.1439 acres, located in Porciones
36 and 37, as further described by metes and bounds, specifically the
Newman Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance,
adopting a Service Plan for the annexed territory, and establishing
the initial zoning.
57. Public hearing altering and extending the boundary limits of the City
of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 23.904 acres, located in
Porcion 32, Abstract 296, as further described by metes and bounds,
specifically the Ramos Tract, providing for the effective date of the
ordinance, adopting a Service Plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing the initial zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo,
annexing additional territory of 23.904 acres, located in Porcion 32,
Abstract 296, as further described by metes and bounds, specifically
the Ramos Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance,
adopting a Service Plan for the annexed territory, and establishing
the initial zoning.
58. Public hearing altering and extending the boundary limits of the City
of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 15.7203 acres, located in
Porcion 28, Abstract 24, and Porcion 29, Abstract 3086 as further
described by metes and bounds, specifically the Killam/Loop 20 Tract,
providing for the effective date of the ordinance, adopting a Service
Plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo,
annexing additional territory of 15.7203 acres, located in Porcion 28,
Abstract 24, and Porcion 29, Abstract 3086 as further described by
metes and bounds, specifically the Killam/Loop 20 Tract, providing for
the effective date of the ordinance, adopting a Service Plan for the
annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning.
59. Public hearing altering and extending the boundary limits of the City
of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 362.173 acres, located in
Porcion 12, Abstract 278, Porcion 13, Abstract 51, and Porcion 14,
Abstract 56 as further described by metes and bounds, specifically the
Unitec Industrial Park Tract, providing for the effective date of the
ordinance, adopting a Service Plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing the initial zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo,
annexing additional territory of 362.173 acres, located in Porcion 12,
Abstract 278, Porcion 13, Abstract 51, and Porcion 14, Abstract 56 as
further described by metes and bounds, specifically the Unitec
Industrial Park Tract, providing for the effective date of the
ordinance, adopting a Service Plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing the initial zoning.
60. Public hearing altering and extending the boundary limits of the City
of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 8.0044 acres, located in
Porcion 22, Abstract 277, as further described by metes and bounds,
specifically the Salinas Tract, providing for the effective date of
the ordinance, adopting a Service Plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing the initial zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo,
annexing additional territory of 8.0044 acres, located in Porcion 22,
Abstract 277, as further described by metes and bounds, specifically
the Salinas Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance,
adopting a Service Plan for the annexed territory, and establishing
the initial zoning.
61. Public hearing altering and extending the boundary limits of the City
of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 8.0669 acres, located in
Porcion 23, Abstract 283, as further described by metes and bounds,
specifically the Izaguirre Tract, providing for the effective date of
the ordinance, adopting a Service Plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing the initial zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo,
annexing additional territory of 8.0669 acres, located in Porcion 23,
Abstract 283, as further described by metes and bounds, specifically
the Izaguirre Tract, providing for the effective date of the
ordinance, adopting a Service Plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing the initial zoning.
62. Public hearing altering and extending the boundary limits of the City
of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 190.6392 acres, located in
Porciones 13, 14, 15, and 16 as further described by metes and bounds,
specifically the I.H. 35 Tract, providing for the effective date of
the ordinance, adopting a Service Plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing the initial zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo,
annexing additional territory of 190.6392 acres, located in Porciones
13, 14, 15, and 16 as further described by metes and bounds,
specifically the I.H. 35 Tract, providing for the effective date of
the ordinance, adopting a Service Plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing the initial zoning.
63. Public hearing altering and extending the boundary limits of the City
of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 181.2177 acres, located in
Porcion 19, Abstract 47, and Porcion 20, Abstract 48 as further
described by metes and bounds, specifically the Bridge IV Tract,
providing for the effective date of the ordinance, adopting a Service
Plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo,
annexing additional territory of 181.2177 acres, located in Porcion
19, Abstract 47, and Porcion 20, Abstract 48 as further described by
metes and bounds, specifically the Bridge IV Tract, providing for the
effective date of the ordinance, adopting a Service Plan for the
annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning.
64. Public hearing altering and extending the boundary limits of the City
of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 10.6253 acres, located in
Porcion 18, Abstract 21, and Abstract 591 as further described by
metes and bounds, specifically the Killam Industrial Park Tract,
providing for the effective date of the ordinance, adopting a Service
Plan for the annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo,
annexing additional territory of 10.6253 acres, located in Porcion 18,
Abstract 21, and Abstract 591 as further described by metes and
bounds, specifically the Killam Industrial Park Tract, providing for
the effective date of the ordinance, adopting a Service Plan for the
annexed territory, and establishing the initial zoning.
65. Public hearing altering and extending the boundary limits of the City
of Laredo, annexing additional territory of 17.8736 acres, located in
Porcion 19, Abstract 591, as further described by metes and bounds,
specifically the Hurd Tract, providing for the effective date of the
ordinance, adopting a Service Plan for the annexed territory, and
establishing the initial zoning.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Altering and extending the boundary limits of the City of Laredo,
annexing additional territory of 17.8736 acres, located in Porcion 19,
Abstract 591, as further described by metes and bounds, specifically
the Hurd Tract, providing for the effective date of the ordinance,
adopting a Service Plan for the annexed territory, and establishing
the initial zoning.
66. Public hearing concerning the application by Fasken Estate, Norbert
Dickman amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 2,800 square feet as further described by metes and bounds
located on the west frontage road of IH 35, north of the Bob Bullock
Loop, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial
District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of
this zone change.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning
2,800 square feet as further described by metes and bounds located on
the west frontage road of IH 35, north of the Bob Bullock Loop, from
AG (Agricultural District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).
67. Public hearing approving an amendment to the contract with the Texas
Department of Health and Budget revision in the amount of an
additional $26,837.00, for the Immunization Action Plan Project of the
City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning January 1,
1997, through December 31, 1997.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Approving an amendment to the contract with the Texas Department of
Health and Budget revision in the amount of an additional $26,837.00,
for the Immunization Action Plan Project of the City of Laredo Health
Department for the period beginning January 1, 1997, through December
31, 1997; and revenue line item 226-0000-323-4056 from $123,696.00 to
$150,533.00, and expenditure line item 226-6058 from $123,696.00 to
$150,533.00.
XIII. MOTION TO RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MUNICIPAL HOUSING CORPORATION
68. 97-RMH-152 Approval of Program Guidelines for the implementation of
the Laredo Municipal Housing Corporation Lease/Purchase
Program. These guidelines include program requirements
governing eligibility for participants to become
homeowners after completing home buyer's education and
credit counseling.
69. Award of contracts and amounts to the following low bidders for the
construction of fifty (50) affordable homes under the Laredo Municipal
Housing Corporation (LMHC) Lease/Purchase Program in the Riverhills
Subdivision, Unit I.
Firm Trade Amount
1)MG Builders Grading and Concrete $ 375,030.00
2)Evergreen
Landscaping Landscaping $ 21,565.00
3)Quiroga
Construction Brick $ 186,576.00
4)E.Q. Construction Carpentry and Roofing $ 667,281.00
5)E.Q. Construction Cabinets $ 72,446.00
6)MG Builders Gypsum/Insulation $ 108,063.00
7)Rio Grande Floor
Covering Flooring $ 57,596.00
8)Manfred Homes Paint $ 83,710.00
9)Gil Soto Homes Inc. Clean-up $ 8,750.00
10)Sunbelt Air
Conditioning, Inc. HVAC $ 107,700.00
11)J.M. General
Construction Electrical $ 111,574.00
12)Orozco's Plumbing
and Sons Plumbing $ 194,250.00
TOTAL $1,994,541.00
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 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1997 AT 5:30 P.M.
________________________
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR.
CITY SECRETARY