CITY OF LAREDO COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1110 HOUSTON STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS
5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
A97-R-42 DECEMBER 15, 1997
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. City Council Meeting of November 3, 1997
City Council Meeting of November 17, 1997
V. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease and Specialty Retail
Gift Shop Concession Agreement with Jesus Garcia & Associates for
approximately 1556 square feet constituting Room 222 at the new
airport passenger terminal located at 5210 Bob Bullock. Lease term is
for five (5) years. Rent includes a minimum annual guarantee of
$8,400.00 or 10% of annual gross sales of merchandise, whichever is
greater.
4. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the lease
agreement approved by Ordinance No. 93-O-029 dated March 1, 1993, with
International Bank of Commerce and Sanchez O'Brien Oil and Gas
Corporation, a joint venture, as Lessee, for the purpose of allowing
Lessee to sublease its leased premises. Leased premises consist of
approximately 26,965 square feet of land which includes 12,000 square
feet constituting of the west portion of Hangar No. 1309 located at
4015 North Jarvis Avenue. Lease term is for ten (10) years commencing
March 1, 1993 and ending February 28, 2003 and may be extended for one
(1) term of eight (8) years and two (2) months ending on April 30,
3022. Current monthly rent is $1,338.84 and is adjusted annually
according to changes in the Consumer Price Index and further adjusted
by fair market appraisal on the 10th anniversary.
5. Closing as a public easement that section of the 2100 block of Hidalgo
Street between Santa Isabel and Eagle Pass Avenues, situated in the
Western Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas and reserving the
entire above mentioned property as a utility easement and approving
the improvement plan whereby the Union Pacific Railroad Company has
agreed to provide, install and maintain the improvements for the
elimination of any and all indications that said property was
previously a street at no cost to the City and providing for an
effective date.
6. Closing as a public easement that intersection of Gonzalez Street and
Eagle Pass Avenue situated between the 2100 block and 2200 block of
Gonzalez Street, situated in the Western Division, City of Laredo,
County of Webb, Texas and upon closing of said street the City of
Laredo will retain the entire property as a utility easement and
hereby approving the Improvement Plan whereby the Union Pacific
Railroad Company has agreed to provide, install and maintain the
improvements for the elimination of any and all indications that said
property was previously a street at no cost to the City and providing
for an effective date.
VI. FINAL READINGS
7. 97-O-296 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. (City Council)
8. 97-O-297 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. (City Council)
9. 97-O-298 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.
(City Council)
10. 97-O-299 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%.
(City Council)
11. 97-O-300 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. (City Council)
12. 97-O-301 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. (City Council)
13. 97-O-302 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. (City Council)
14. 97-O-303 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 terminating 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.
(City Council)
15. 97-O-304 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. (City Council)
16. 97-O-305 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. (City Council)
17. 97-O-306 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. (City Council)
18. 97-O-307 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. (Cecilia May Moreno)
19. 97-O-308 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.
(City Council)
20. 97-O-309 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. (City Council)
21. 97-O-310 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. (City Council)
22. 97-O-311 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. (City Council)
23. 97-O-312 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.
(Louis H. Bruni)
24. 97-O-313 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.
(Joe A. Guerra)
25. 97-O-314 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. (Louis H. Bruni)
26. 97-O-315 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. (Joe A. Guerra)
27. 97-O-316 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. (Joe A. Guerra)
28. 97-O-317 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.
(Mario G. Alvarado)
29. 97-O-318 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.
(Mario G. Alvarado)
30. 97-O-319 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. (Mario G. Alvarado)
31. 97-O-320 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).
(Mario G. Alvarado)
32. 97-O-321 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. (City Council)
VII. RESOLUTIONS
33. 97-R-156 Directing publication of Notice of Intention To Issue City
of Laredo, Texas Combination Tax and Sewer Revenue Certifi-
cates of Obligation Series 1998, in the principal amount of
$6,500,000.00 for the purpose of paying all or a portion of
the City's contractual obligations for improvements and
extensions to the City's sewer system, and acquisition of
land in connection therewith, and for paying legal, fiscal,
and engineering fees in connection with this project.
34. 97-R-157 Directing publication of Notice of Intention To Issue City
of Laredo, Texas Combination Tax and Sewer Revenue Certifi-
cates of Obligation Series 1998, in the principal amount of
$16,500,000.00 for the purpose of paying all or a portion of
the City's contractual obligations for the construction of
drainage improvements; construction of street improvements
and repairs; construction of a new Public Works Building;
repairing and remodeling the Canizalez Gym, Old Library
Building, and Municipal Court Building; acquisition of
municipal vehicles and equipment for municipal departments,
together with a landfill collection system, and the
acquisition of land for a municipal landfill, and for paying
legal, fiscal, architectural and engineering fees in
connection with such projects.
35. 97-R-158 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from the
Texas Department of Health in the amount of $192,828.00 for
the Tuberculosis Prevention/Control Projects of the City of
Laredo Health Department for the period beginning January 1,
1998, through December 31, 1998.
36. 97-R-159 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from the
Texas Department of Health and budget in the amount of
$190,332.00, for the Tuberculosis Elimination Program of the
City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning
September 1, 1997, through August 31, 1998.
37. 97-R-160 Declaring the public necessity to acquire the "Surface Only"
of eight parcels of land for the Lafayette Street Widening
Project. Said parcels being Lots 1,2,3,4, and 6, Block 881,
the East one-half of Lot 7, Block 879, and Lot 1 and the
East and West parts of Lot 2, Block 911; all situated in the
Western Division of the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas;
and authorizing payments to persons who will be displaced as
a result of the acquisition of those properties; and further
authorizing the City Attorney to institute eminent domain
proceedings to acquire those parcels that staff is unable to
acquire through negotiations due to inability to agree to a
purchase price, conflicts of ownership, owner refusal to
sell, and/or inability to locate a listed owner.
38. 97-R-161 Accepting the donation of a parcel of land containing
16,391.01 square feet (0.37628 of an acre), more or less,
out and part of the approximately 200' wide Tex-Mex Railroad
right-of-way, for the purpose of providing traffic access to
the area residents. Said parcel being situated between
Arkansas Avenue and New York Avenue, northbounding Block
1705, Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas;
more particularly described by metes and bounds.
39. 97-R-162 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a renewed
interlocal agreement for FY 1997-98 between the City of
Laredo and the County of Webb in the amount of $110,000.00,
for locally supported public health services to non-Laredo
residents of Webb County, for the period beginning October
1, 1997, through September 30, 1998.
VIII. MOTIONS
40. Approval of bid specifications and authorization to advertise for bids
for the following:
a) Transmission Repairs, Annual Contract - Fleet Maintenance
b) Annual Electrical Maintenance Contract -Transportation and Traffic
Safety Department,
c) Traffic signal Lamps - Transportation and Traffic Safety
Department.
41. Approval of the selection, and authorization to negotiate engineering
contracts to design, prepare plans and specifications for the
following:
1. Tinaja/Chacon Pilot Channel Improvements to Porras Engineering (FY
1997-1998 CDBG Capital Improvements Projects),
2. Construction of Sidewalks and Handicap Ramps on School approaches
and other streets located within the Community Development target
areas to WSBC Civil Engineers (FY 1997-1998 CDBG Capital
Improvements Projects),
3. Paving Project 61 (31 Blocks) to G.G. Salinas Engineering (FY 1997-
1998 CDBG Capital Improvements Projects),
4. Gallagher Street Improvements to be done In-House (FY 1997-1998
CDBG Capital Improvements Projects),
5. Zacate Creek Beautification Project to Sherfey Engineering Company
(FY 1997-1998 CDBG Capital Improvements Projects),
6. El Portal Riverfront Feasibility Study to Frank Architects/Sherfey
Engineering Company (FY 1997-1998 CDBG Capital Improvements
Projects),
7. Guadalupe Street Extension from New York Avenue to connect to
Arkansas Avenue to be done In-House, contingent upon the dedication
of the necessary right-of-way,
8. The purchase, installation and start up of a second belt filter
press at the Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant to Camp, Dresser
& McKee, Austin, Texas.
42. Approval of the construction plans and specifications and
authorization to advertise for bids for following:
1. Construction of sidewalks along Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) residential neighborhoods to provide safe walkways to
connect neighborhoods to local schools with a tentative bid award
scheduled for January 19, 1998.
43. Authorizing the City Manager to solicit Requests for Proposals for the
following:
1. The design of 15 "Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects" and
project coordination for the colonias' water and wastewater program
from qualified engineers.
2. The collection, packaging, transportation, and disposal services
for two scheduled Household Hazardous Waste Collection events to be
held in April 1998 and in November 1998 in accordance with the
City's National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
storm water requirements from qualified environmental contractors.
3. Consulting services to assist the City in developing a proposal for
the possible privatization of the utilities functions. The
consultant will assist the City in evaluating the potential for
privatization, prepare a procurement strategy, an evaluation
criteria, procurement documents, and potentially assist in the
selection of a contract operations firm.
44. Approval to reject the three bids received for the Azteca Neighborhood
Park and Paving Improvements Project since the bids are over the
project budget, and approval for the project to be constructed by in-
house forces. Funding is available in the Community Development Block
Grant Fund.
45. Award of six month supply contracts to the LOW BIDDER MEETING
SPECIFICATIONS, Arnold Oil Co. dba Lone Star Lubricants, Laredo,
Texas, in the estimated amount of $30,991.10, for the purchase of
lubricants for the Fleet Maintenance Division. The bid pricing will be
firm during this six month period and all items will be purchased on
an as need basis. The City did receive a lower bid for some of the
commodities from Golden West Oil, San Antonio, Texas, however this
vendor did not submit the required specifications sheets for the
products bid. Due to this omission, this vendor cannot be considered
in the award process.
46. Award of a supply contract to the LOW BIDDERS, Libcon, Inc. DBA
Leyendecker Materials, Laredo, Texas ($1,257,975.00) 4G Asphalt DBA
Big Buck Asphalt, Inc., Laredo, Texas ($198,325.00) and Gator
Recycler, La Marque, Texas ($16,750.00), for the purchase of asphalt,
black base, ready mix cement, asphalt oils and emulsions, flexible
base, and sand, as required for all city paving and construction
projects. A total of nine vendors submitted bids for these purchases.
The City did receive a lower bid for ready mix concrete from City
Ready Mix, Laredo, Texas, however, this company did not submit the
required laboratory test reports for each class of concrete. The
submission of these reports is stipulated in the City's bid
specifications. Additionally, City Ready Mix submitted several
conditions as to their delivery of concrete to job sites that are not
acceptable to the City.
47. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDER, National Sanitary, Laredo, Texas,
in the amount of $23,080.00, for the purchase of 500,000 plastic bags
for use in the City's Recycling Program. The per unit price is the
$0.0008/bag less than the previous contract purchase. A total of four
bids were received for this purchase. Funding is available in the
Landfill/Recycling Trust Fund -Janitorial Materials, Recycling.
48. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDER, G.T. Distributors, Inc., Austin,
Texas, in the amount of $13,723.60, for the purchase of twenty-two
pistols for the Police Department. The bid pricing is approximately 3%
less than the previous contract purchase. These pistols will be
delivered within sixty days. A total of three bids were received for
this purchase. Funding is available in the Police Trust Fund -
Capital Outlay and Special Police Program Fund - Local Law
Enforcement, Capital Outlay.
49. Award of a contract to the LOW BIDDER, Mission Western Wear, Mission,
Texas, in the estimated amount of $19,260.00, for the purchase of
footwear for Fire Department personnel. Two boot styles and one shoe
style have been approved for departmental use. Footwear may be
purchased as part of the clothing allowance issued to each
firefighter. A total of six bids were received for this purchase.
Funding is available from the department's budget. The bid pricing is
the same as the previous contract period.
50. Award of a contract to the LOW BIDDER, Balch Machine Co., Inc.,
Brownsville, Texas, in the amount of $12,500.00, to repair a 15
million gallon, 20" Fairbanks Morse pump. This repaired pump will be
used as a backup to three, raw water intake pumps at the Water
Treatment Plant. A total of two bids were received for this repair.
Funding is available in the Utilities Department - Water Treatment
Division.
51. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDER, Sysco Food Services, San Antonio,
Texas, in the amount of $26,979.06 for the purchase of commercial
restaurant equipment for the new Airport terminal. The commercial
equipment being purchased includes: freezers, refrigerators, a gas
range, a deep fryer, an ice maker, a microwave oven, a salad unit, a
hot food server, and a dishwasher. The contract vendor will be
responsible for the installation of this equipment. Delivery of all
items requested will be within four weeks.
52. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDER, Vallen Safety Supply Co., Corpus
Christi, Texas, in the amount of $10,072.75, for the purchase of
twenty-five pack alert devices for the Fire Department. These devices
are installed on the air packs that warn the user that they are
running out of air supply. These items will be delivered within
thirty days.
53. Award of an asbestos abatement contract to the LOWEST BIDDER, Jupe
Company, Inc. WBE, San Antonio, Texas in the amount of $20,500.00, for
the Asbestos and Lead Base Paint Abatement as part of the demolition
of the units acquired for Lafayette Street Relocation Project. The
City received a total of three (3) bids. Funding is available in the
Community Development Block Grant Fund (CDBG).
54. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDERS:
a) Omni Computers, Austin, Texas, in the amount of $31,350.00, for the
purchase of twenty-two, pentium 200 Mhz personal computers,
b) Micron Electronics, Inc., Nampa, ID., in the amount of $8,409.00,
for the purchase of three, pentium 300 MHz personal computers, and
c) Omtex Systems, Boerne, Texas, in the amount of $3,502.00, for the
purchase of one, pentium 300 MHz computer.
All vendors are State of Texas -Qualified Information System vendors.
Computers are being purchased for the following departments: City
Attorney (2), Airport (1), CV&B (2), Bridge System (4), Water
Administration (2), Water Treatment (1), Wastewater Treatment (1),
Wastewater Collection (2), Risk (1), Health Benefits (2), Police (7).
A total of nine bids were received for this purchase. Funding is
available in the Police Department Trust Fund -Capital Outlay and
Utilities Department -Capital Outlay Division.
55. Setting the date of an aerial photography as the date to define the
existing colonia dwellings to be provided water and wastewater
services under the Texas Water Development Board grant umbrella. The
cut-off date is important because the Board will compensate the City
for water availability and infrastructure use only on the dwellings
considered in the facility plan. Homes constructed after this date,
will have to pay water availability, impact, or any other fees as
required by the City elsewhere and authorize to advertise for
photographic services should the cost excced $10,000.00
56. Authorize the purchase of the Reverse 911 Interactive Community
Policing System, from Sigma Micro Corporation, Indianapolis, Indiana,
in the amount of $38,603.00. This is a computer based proprietary
system that uses a combination of data base and GIS (computer mapping)
technologies to advise the general public of important information.
This system allows the Police Department to quickly contact residents
in a very specific geographic area and to communicate information to
them or solicit their cooperation in solving a crime. This is
accomplished by automatically calling the specified residents and
using a pre-recorded announcement. The system includes all software
and hardware required to implement this program. This system is
currently being utilized by various Police Departments, including the
Fort Worth Police Department.
57. Authorize the purchase of books for an opening day collection from
Davidson Titles, Jackson, TN., in the amount of $134,665.24. This
order represents 7,157 titles. Davidson Titles represents 130
publishers throughout the United States and Canada. These titles will
be received and hopefully on the shelf for patron checkout by opening
day at the new library.
58. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with the
providers listed below to provide physician coverage for prenatal care
services to clients of the City of Laredo Health Department for the
period specified on each contract.
Provider Program Contract Amount
1) Dr. Victor Maternal and $25,000.00
Trevino Child Health
2) Dr. Carlos Cruz Maternal and $20,000.00
Child Health
3) Dr. Ruben Maternal and
Bocanegra Child Health $14,000.00
4) Dr. Esteban Maternal and
Alejo Child Health $14,000.00
TOTAL $73,000.00
59. Amending the third party funding contracts between the City of Laredo
and:
1) Lifeline of Laredo, Inc., for Fiscal Year 1996-1997 to extend the
October 15, 1997 deadline for final payment requests to December
20, 1997 and approving the amended budget line item expenditures,
2) The Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra for Fiscal Year 1997-1998 to
authorize payment of expenditures which exceed the $9,250.00, per
quarter allocation, with cumulative payments not to exceed the
original contract amount of $37,000.00.
IX. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
60. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation for the City
Council to review, and reconfigure the composition of the City of
Laredo Street Closing/Opening and Paving Assessment Committee.
61. Report regarding the cost of providing fire protection to the airport.
62. Authorizing the City Manager to approve a request from the Laredo
Morning Times, Lessee, and Bannum Co., Sublessee, to approve plans and
specifications to modify the existing improvements located on leased
premises to accommodate a half-way home facility.
63. Status report and possible action on proposed return to work policy
and procedure.
64. Motion to approve the retention of the Law Firm of Bickerstaff, Heath,
Smiley, Pollan, Kever & McDaniel, L.L.P., to provide professional
legal services to the City of Laredo in the matter of the construction
of the Laredo IV/Nuevo Laredo III International Bridge Project.
65. Presentation and status report on the New Main Library and Grand
Opening Ceremonies by the Library Advisory Board and Friends of Laredo
Public Library, Inc.
66. Discussion and possible action regarding the acquisition of a Utility
Easement from Francis Richter Farm Partners, a Texas General
Partnership. Said parcel being described as a thirty-foot wide
Utility Easement containing 1.01 acres of land, more or less, in Webb
County, Texas; with possible Executive Session for consultation with
the City Attorney as authorized by V.T.C.A. Government Code Section
551.072, and return to Open Session for possible action.
67. XXXXXX Request for Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government
Code, Section 551.071 (1)(B) to discuss acquisition of land for Fire
Stations and Fire Training Field at the proposed 50 acres of land
located at the landfill.
68. Request for Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code,
Section 551.071 (1)(B), to discuss settlement offer of pending
litigation in the case of City of Laredo vs. Pal-American dba La
Hacienda, Cause No. 97CVQ00171-D2, 111th District Court, Webb County
and return to open session for possible action.
69. Request for Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code,
Section 551.071 (1)(B), to discuss settlement offer of pending
litigation in the case of City of Laredo vs. Maghna Corporation dba
Executive House Hotel, Cause No. 97CVQ00172-D1, 49th District Court,
Webb County and return to open session for possible action.
70. CD RELOCATION TO TRANSIT FACILITY
Request for Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code,
Section 551.071 (1)(B), to discuss settlement offer of pending
litigation in the case of City of Laredo vs. Maghna Corporation dba
Executive House Hotel, Cause No. 97CVQ00172-D1, 49th District Court,
Webb County and return to open session for possible action.
7:00 RECESS
X. COMMUNICATIONS
a) Request by City of Rio Bravo on assistance on the following subjects:
1) Current plans to obtain ownership of the Webb County Water
Treatment Plant located at 515 Martha Drive in our city.
2) Annexation efforts of the immediate surrounding property including
the U.I.S.D. schools in our area.
b) To honor the Vital Statistics Staff for being awarded the 5-star Vital
Registration and Excellence Award from the Texas Department of Health,
Bureau of Vital Statistics.
c) Recognizing all the hard work and dedication of the following
employees upon retirement.
XI. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION
71. Requests by Mayor and City Councilmembers for discussion and
presentation.
A. Requests by Councilmember Louis H. Bruni
1. Discussion and possible action regarding the appointment of two
alternates to the South Texas Development Council. Status report
regarding the ongoing negotiations between the City and the Laredo
Childrens Museum, with possible action.
B. Requests by Councilmember Louis H. Bruni
1. Status report regarding the ongoing negotiations between the City and
the Laredo Childrens Museum, with possible action.
C. Requests by Councilmember Alfonso I. "Poncho" Casso
1. Discussion and possible action on donation of City of Laredo Airport
property to the University of Texas for the creation of a Regional
Health Academic Center (RHAC). Co-sponsored by Cm. Joe A. Guerra.
2. Discussion and possible action regarding the Austin legislative
consultant. (Co-sponsored with Mayor Pro-Tem Jose R. Perez and
Cm. Eliseo Valdez)
3. Discussion and possible action regarding a sports complex.
D. Requests by Councilmember Mario G. Alvarado
1. Status report regarding Noise Ordinance.
2. Appointing Mario Moreno to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
3. Request for a traffic signal study at the Mines Road and InterAmerica
Boulevard, with possible action.
4. Report from the Laredo Police Department on the number of traffic
accidents occurring on the Mines Road within the past twelve months,
with possible action.
XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
72. Public hearing concerning the application by Goyo and Sons Plumbing
Contractors, Gregorio M. Martinez, amending the Zoning Ordinance
(Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a
Conditional Use Permit for a 100 foot communication tower on Lot 3,
Block 1, Lam-Rick Subdivision, located at 105 Wright Way. The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of this Conditional
Use Permit.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
authorizing the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for a 100 foot
communication tower on Lot 3, Block 1, Lam-Rick Subdivision, located
at 105 Wright Way.
73. Public hearing concerning the application by Mary Hazel Diaz, amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 42,
Block 1, El Rancho Subdivision, located on the northeast corner of the
intersection of Loop 20 and Rancho Grande Street, from R-3 (Mixed
Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business 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
Lot 42, Block 1, El Rancho Subdivision, located on the northeast
corner of the intersection of Loop 20 and Rancho Grande Street, from
R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District).
74. Public hearing concerning the application by Felix Cruz III, amending
the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 5,
Block 179, Eastern Division, located at 3502 McDonnell Avenue, from R-
3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential
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
Lot 5, Block 179, Eastern Division, located at 3502 McDonnell Avenue,
from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential
District).
75. Public hearing concerning the application by Northwind Development,
Ramon Diaz Barroso, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 36.034 acres as further described by metes and
bounds located on the northeast corner of the intersection of IH35 and
the Bob Bullock Loop, from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light
Manufacturing 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
36.034 acres as further described by metes and bounds located on the
northeast corner of the intersection of IH35 and the Bob Bullock Loop,
from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).
76. Public hearing concerning the application by Merlin Development Co.,
Ltd., amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by
rezoning 9.548 acres as further described by metes and bounds located
east of McPherson Road, north of Tiara Trail, from R-O
(Residential/Office District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential
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
9.548 acres as further described by metes and bounds located east of
McPherson Road, north of Tiara Trail, from R-O (Residential/Office
District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District).
77. Public hearing concerning the application by David J. Cantu,
authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for above ground
storage of flammable liquids, on Lots 4 and 5, Block 1, IH-35
Industrial Park, located at 9001 San Dario Avenue. The Planning and
Zoning Commission recommends approval of this special use permit.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for above ground
storage of flammable liquids, on Lots 4 and 5, Block 1, IH-35
Industrial Park, located at 9001 San Dario Avenue.
78. Public hearing to create a special revenue fund in accordance with the
provisions of the new proposed hazardous material ordinance which
requires that all fees collected shall revert to a hazardous materials
management permit fund and shall be used for the purposes of
administering and enforcing the provisions of such ordinance and for
the planning and development of hazardous materials emergency response
measures; and authorizing the City Manager to implement it is the City
of Laredo Annual Budget.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Creating a special revenue fund in accordance with the provisions of
the new proposed hazardous material ordinance which requires that all
fees collected shall revert to a hazardous materials management permit
fund and shall be used for the purposes of administering and enforcing
the provisions of such ordinance and for the planning and development
of hazardous materials emergency response measures; and authorizing
the City Manager to implement it is the City of Laredo Annual Budget.
79. Public hearing amending the City of Laredo FY 1997-98 annual budget by
reclassifying eleven firefighters to eleven assistant drivers
positions authorized by City Council effective January 1, 1998 and
authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending the City of Laredo FY 1997-98 annual budget by reclassifying
eleven firefighters to eleven assistant drivers positions authorized
by City Council effective January 1, 1998 and authorizing the City
Manager to implement said budget.
80. Public hearing to create 3 new positions as required by grant, awarded
by the United States Environmental Protection Agency through the Texas
Natural Resource Conservation Commission to develop a "Watershed
Protection through Enforcement Program" for the period from November
1, 1997 through August 31, 2000 and authorizing the City Manager to
implement changes within the budget.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Creating 3 new positions as required by grant, awarded by the United
States Environmental Protection Agency through the Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission in the amount of $161,121.00, with
the City designating $107,414.00, in matching funds and/or in-kind
services for a total of $268,535.00, to develop "Watershed Protection
through Enforcement Program" for the period from November 1, 1997
through August 31, 2000 and authorizing the City Manager to implement
changes within the budget.
81. Public hearing amending Chapter 21 Offense and Miscellaneous
Provisions, Article V. Alarm Systems of the Code of Ordinances to the
City of Laredo.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Amending Chapter 21 Offense and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article V.
Alarm Systems of the Code of Ordinances to the City of Laredo.
82. Public hearing approving an amendment to the contract with the Texas
Department of Health and budget in the amount of $190,332.00, for the
Tuberculosis Elimination Program of the City of Laredo Health
Department for the period beginning September 1, 1997, through August
31, 1998.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Approving an amendment to the contract with the Texas Department of
Health and budget in the amount of $190,332.00, for the Tuberculosis
Elimination Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for the
period beginning September 1, 1997, through August 31, 1998 and
increasing revenue line item no. 226-0000-323-4042 from $0 to
$190,332.00, and increasing expenditure line item no. 226-6062 from $0
to $190,332.00.
83. Public hearing approving an amendment to the contract with the Texas
Department of Health and budget in the amount of $192,828.00, for the
Tuberculosis Prevention/Control Projects of the City of Laredo Health
Department for the period beginning January 1, 1998, through December
31, 1998.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Approving an amendment to the contract with the Texas Department of
Health and budget in the amount of $192,828.00, for the Tuberculosis
Prevention/Control Projects of the City of Laredo Health Department
for the period beginning January 1, 1998, through December 31, 1998
and increasing revenue line item no. 226-0000-323-4071 from $0 to
$192,828.00, and increasing expenditure line item no. 226-6076 from $0
to $192,828.00.
XIII. MOTION TO RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
84. Public hearing and motion to realign the following three El Metro Bus
routes in order to increase efficiency, productivity, and on-time
performance and allow for the proper interlink with the two new routes
Loop 20 Shuttle and South Laredo Circulator:
a) Route #5 Marcella
b) Route #9 Market
c) Route #14 Santa Rita
XIV. MOTION TO RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MUNICIPAL HOUSING CORPORATION
85. Award of contract to the LOW BIDDER, Home Art, Laredo, Texas, in the
amount of $18,790.00, for the purchase of kitchen cabinets at the Jose
A. Flores Apartments. Bids were received on finished cabinets only,
with the Laredo Municipal Housing Corporation maintenance staff being
responsible for their installation. $19,800.00 is budgeted for the
replacement of the cabinets in 15 rental units. A total of four bids
were received for this purchase. Funding is available in the Laredo
Municipal Housing Corporation - buildings.
86. Accepting the terms of the Interim Construction Agreement from
International Bank of Commerce (IBC) in the amount of $2,205,500.00
for the construction of 50 affordable homes under the Laredo Municipal
Housing Corporation (LMHC) Lease/Purchase Program in the Riverhills
Subdivision, Unit 1 and authorizing the LMHC Vice President to enter
in agreement.
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, DECEMBER 12, 1997 AT 5:30 P.M.
________________________
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR.
CITY SECRETARY