CITY OF LAREDO

                                                    CITY COUNCIL MEETING

                                                                 M2002-R-018

                                                  CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

                                                       1110 HOUSTON STREET

                                                        LAREDO, TEXAS 78040

                                                          SEPTEMBER 16, 2002

                                                                     5:30 P.M.

 

I.          CALL TO ORDER

 

            With a quorum present,  Mayor Flores called the meeting to order.

II.        PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

            Mayor Elizabeth G.  Flores led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

III.       ROLL CALL

 

            In attendance:

 

            Elizabeth G.  Flores,                                                                 Mayor

            Alfredo Agredano,                                                                    Mayor Pro Tempore, District I

            Hector J. Garcia,                                                                      Council Member, District II

            John C.  Galo,                                                                          Council Member, District III

            Johnny Amaya,                                                                         Council Member, District IV

            Eliseo Valdez, Jr.,                                                                     Council Member, District V

            Gene Belmares,                                                                        Council Member, District VI

            Jose A.  Valdez, Jr.,                                                                 Council Member, District VII

            Juan Ramirez,                                                                           Council Member, District VIII

            Gustavo Guevara, Jr.,                                                               City Secretary

            Larry Dovalina,                                                                         City Manager

            Cynthia Collazo,                                                                       Assistant City Manager

            Jaime Flores,                                                                            City Attorney

 

IV.       MINUTES

 

            Approval of the minutes of August 5, 2002 and August 19, 2002.

 

            Motion to approve.

 

            Moved:  Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano

            Second:  Cm.  E.  Valdez, Jr.

            For:     8                                               Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

V.        COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

            Announcements

 

 

 Cm. Agredano thanked all Laredoans who participated at the candlelight vigil 

 held on September 11, 2002, at the Firefighters Hall. 

 

 Cm.  Garcia expressed his appreciation for all those people who opened up their hearts and  

 attended the candlelight vigil in memory of those who lost their lives on September 11th.

 

 Cm. E. Valdez, Jr. reminded his constituents of District V of an informational meeting to 

 be conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers to provide information to the public over 

 their concerns about soil testing taking place.  The meeting will be held on Tuesday, 

 September 17, 2002, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Newman Elementary Cafeteria at 

 1300 Alta Vista Road.  There will be a formal presentation over the results of the

 environmental studies conducted at six locations at the former air base. 

 

 Cm. Belmares thanked City Manager Larry Dovalina and city staff for the coordinated

 response to  the rain event.  He also thanked Public Works Director Joe Guerra and crew  

 for their assistance following the second rain event.  He also commended the City Manager  

 and  the Legal Department for their quick response in their handling the legal contracts.

 

 Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. thanked the Laredo Fire Department, the Laredo Police Department, the  

 Public Works crew and city staff for their quick response during the severe weather  

 conditions.  He stated that his heart goes out to those folks who have been affected by the 

 rainstorms and  looks forward to resolving these problems.

 

 Cm. Ramirez thanked the Holiday Inn Civic Center and the Laredo National Bank for the 

 special event held on September 11th.  He also announced that the Laredo Bridge System   

 will be having a Steak Sale on Saturday, September 21, 2002, at Wal-Mart.  The proceeds  

 from this steak sale will go to help United Way.   He also mentioned that he has seen a      

 huge improvement on the sidewalk  project at  San Francisco Xavier neighborhood.

 

 Mayor Flores read a letter she wrote to the Laredo Morning Times:

 

 “The members of the City Council and I would like to thank everyone who joined us as we closed Laredo’s commemoration of the September 11th events with a candlelight vigil.  All day long, Laredoans remembered that tragic day and the unimaginable losses.  We stood

together in our homes, churches and synagogues, schools, fire stations, parks and buildings

to remember and to reaffirm our resolve to defend our country and our loved ones. 

 

It was fitting that we ended the day at a place built by the men and women who are our rescuers.  Whose brothers and sisters were taken while doing their job and whose efforts will never be forgotten.  After that dreadful day last year, I remember the spirit of Laredo with great pride.  I remember the people that lined up to give blood, to pray, to put money into the Firefighter’s Boot.  I remember people that asked “what more can we do?”  I remember the spirit of Laredo.

 

All year, people in cities all across America wept together and prayed together.  We have felt great sorrow but we have emerged with great strength, and one purpose – to defeat terrorism.  Our freedom will not be taken from us.  The people who died on September 11th did not die in vain.  We shall remember and we shall overcome.  For after all, we live in America.  America – the land of the Free, home of the Brave.  Thank you, Laredo.

 

With all my respect and love,

 

Betty G. Flores

Mayor of Laredo”

 

 

             Invtations

 

a.   Invitation by Andres S. Rodriguez author of “Cien Poesias” to his autograph session on

      October 3, 2002 at the Public Library.

 

Mayor Flores announced that Mr. Rodriguez became ill and is unable to attend tonight’s

council meeting to formally invite the citizens to his autograph session.  She stated that Mr. Rodriguez is personally inviting the Council Members and citizens to his autograph session to be held on October 3, 2002, at the Main Public Library on East Calton Road from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

 

            Recognitions

 

a.   Recognition of Henry Leal, Dan Olivas, Hector Chapa of Wendy's, Coastal Conservation Association, Onyx Benavides, Danny Garcia and Laredo Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Incorporated, for their sponsorship and assistance in the City of Laredo Parks and Recreation Fishing Derby on August 3, 2002.

 

      Horacio De Leon, Parks and Recreation Director, presented the sponsors of this annual fishing derby with a plaque for their endeavors.  He mentioned that the event would not be possible without the dedication, resources, and time given by these fine sponsors.

 

            Communiqués

 

VI.   APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

           

a.   Announcement by Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores of appointment of Arabella Peña to      the Laredo Housing Authority.

b.  Appointment by Council Member Johnny Amaya of Adriana Ramos to the Laredo

              Commission for Women.

         c.  Appointment by Council Member Johnny Amaya of Sylvia Byrd to the Laredo

              Commission for Women.

         d.  Appointment by Council Member Jose Valdez of Blanca Nalaschi to the Laredo

              Women’s Commission.

 

Motion to approve.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Galo

Second:  Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano

For:    8                                       Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

VII.     PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

1.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the

City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 13 and 14, Block 2, Jacaman Ranch Subdivision, Unit 6, Jacaman Commercial Park, located northeast of Rosson Lane, from B-4 (Highway Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date.  The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended denial of the proposed zone change.

 

Motion to postpone.

 

Moved:  Cm.  E.  Valdez, Jr.

Second:  Cm.  J.  Valdez, Jr.

For:     8                                          Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

2.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the

City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 408, Eastern Division, located at 519 East Saunders Street, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date.  The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended denial of the proposed zone change.

 

Motion to postpone.

 

Moved:  Cm.  E.  Valdez, Jr.

Second:  Cm.  J.  Valdez, Jr.

For:     8                                          Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

3.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the

City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1825, Eastern Division, located at 2201 Lyon Street, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date.  The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended denial of the proposed zone change.

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Galo

Second:  Cm.  J.  Valdez, Jr.

For:      8                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

Ricardo Guardiola, property owner, requested approval of a zone change to allow for use as a used car lot on the property.    

 

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce as a Conditional Use Permit for one year with restrictions as stated in the communication sheet.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Amaya

Second:  Cm.  Ramirez

For:      8                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

Ordinance Introduction:  Cm.  Amaya

4.  Public hearing and adoption of Resolution 2002-R-078 adopting the Comprehensive

Plan of the City of Laredo with amendment in compliance with Article IX, Section 9.03 of the Charter of the City of Laredo.

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano

Second:  Cm.  Belmares

For:      8                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

Motion to close the public hearing and adopt Resolution # 2002-R-078.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Belmares

Second:  Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano

For:      8                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

5.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo,

Texas Subordinate Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2002, in the amount of $710,000.00; and awarding the sale for the bonds to the Texas Water Development Board and making provisions for the security thereof; and authorizing the amendment to the City’s budget to appropriate such proceeds for the purpose authorized herein; and ordaining other matters relating to the subject.

 

                 Motion to open the public hearing.

 

     Moved:  Cm.  Belmares

     Second:  Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano

     For:     8                                          Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

     There was no public input.

 

     Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

     Moved:  Cm.  Galo

     Second:  Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano

     For:     8                                          Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

     Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

6.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo,

Texas Subordinate Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2002, in the amount of $741,000.00; and awarding the sale of the bonds to the Texas Water Development Board and making provisions for the security thereof; and authorizing the amendment to the City’s budget to appropriate such proceeds for the purpose authorized herein; and ordaining matters relating to the subject.

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano

Second:  Cm.  Garcia

For:      8                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

There was no public input.

 

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

Moved:  Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano

Second:  Cm.  Belmares

For:     8                                          Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

7.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year

2002 by appropriating revenues in the following Funds:  Certificates of Obligation Series 1998 $40,754.00, DPW Infrastructure Development $46,800.00 and Capital Improvements $399,533.00 and appropriating expenditures by the same amounts in respective funds.  The funds will be appropriated to fund the Alexander Park Project.

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Galo

Second:  Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano

For:     8                                          Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

There was no public input.

 

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

Moved:  Cm.  E.  Valdez, Jr.

Second:  Cm.  Belmares

For:     8                                          Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

8.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo’s FY 2001-02

General Fund annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $100,000.00, $50,268.00 for August 2002 and $49,732.00 estimated for September 2002.  Expenditures will only be incurred and disbursed if the revenue is collected by the Tax Department.

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Mayor Pro Tempore

Second:  Cm.  Galo

For:     8                                          Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

There was no public input.

 

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

 

Moved:  Cm.  Agredano

Second:  Cm.  Galo

For:      8                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

9.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing an increase in the bridge toll rate

schedule for southbound pedestrian traffic as further described in exhibit “A” and hereby repealing all conflicting sections in all ordinances currently in effect.

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano

Second:  Cm.  Galo

For:      8                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

There was no public input.

 

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

Moved:  Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano

Second:  Cm.  E.  Valdez, Jr.

For:     5                                          Against:  3                                            Abstain:  0

                                                       Cm.  Galo

                                                       Cm.  Amaya

                                                       Cm.  Ramirez

 

Ordinance Introduction:  City Council except Cm.  Galo, Cm.  Amaya and Cm.  Ramirez

 

10.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a

contract with South Texas Development Council (STDC) and amend the City of Laredo FY 2001-2002 annual budget by appropriating the amount of $107,754.00 for the HIV/AIDS Health and Social Services Project of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning September 1, 2002 through August 31, 2003. 

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Galo

Second:  Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano

For:     8                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

There was no public input.

 

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Galo

Second:  Cm.  Amaya

For:     8                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

11.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY             2001-

2002 budget by appropriating additional funds in the amount of $5,400.00 for the Bureau of Women’s Health, Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Project (BCCCP) of the City of Laredo Health Department and extending the contract period by one month from the period beginning September 1, 2001, through        August 31, 2002 to September 1, 2001, through September 30, 2002. 

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano

Second:  Cm.  Garcia

For:     8                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

There was no public input.

 

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Galo

Second:  Cm.  Amaya

For:     8                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

12.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2001-2002

annual budget  by appropriating additional funds in the amount of $70,000 from the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC), now known as the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), to continue the operation of the two continuous air monitoring stations (CAMS) by the City of Laredo Health Department, and extending the contract period for one year from September 1, 2001, through August 31, 2002, to September 1, 2001, through August 31, 2003.

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Galo

Second:  Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano

For:     8                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

There was no public input.

 

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Galo

Second:  Cm.  Amaya

For:     8                                                    Against:                                                Abstain:

 

Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

13.  Public hearing and introduction of an ordinance amending the City of Laredo’s FY

2001-2002 annual budget in the General Fund by appropriating revenues in the amount of $785,800.00, which were received in the electric franchise settlement with Central Power & Light, and appropriating expenditures in the amount of $785,800.00, which will be placed in a restricted reserve, and authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget.

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Galo

Second:  Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano

For:     8                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

There was no public input.

 

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Galo

Second:  Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano

For:     8                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

VIII.    GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

 

            14.  A.  Request by Mayor Pro-Tempore Alfredo Agredano

 

1.  Discussion with possible action regarding the status of Newman Park behind

     Perez Elementary School.

 

      Horacio De Leon, Parks and Recreation Director, reported that the property was acquired last month.  This project is identified under the Capital Improvement Program for the year 2003 where the City has $200,000.00 for the design.  The park includes a recreation center and park amenities for a total of $2,000,000.00.

 

2.  Discussion with possible action regarding abandoned homes in Century City.

                       

                              Erasmo Villarreal, Community Development Director, reported that on these particular properties, the Code Enforcement staff sent notices to the owners advising that they were not in compliance because of overgrown weeds and vegetation.  He added that staff has proceeded to take these units forward as a force clean due to fire hazards because of the accumulation of rubbish.  He stated that his department has secured the contractors bids and by Wednesday the units will be force cleaned. 

 

                   B.  Request by Council Member Johnny Amaya

            1.   Discussion with possible action regarding the timeframe for installing a traffic   

      light at the intersection of Jefferson and San Francisco.

 

      Traffic Department Roberto Murillo reported that they will begin with the design for the traffic light in mid-October.  He mentioned that they plan to utilize some of the used poles from other poles.  He anticipates that they will have the installation in place by February, 2003. 

 

2.  Discussion with possible action regarding the McPherson Road widening project.

 

      Rogelio Rivera, City Engineer, reported that they are about 95% complete with the project.  There are only two major areas pending which include the completion of Bustamante Street and the intersection by Saunders.  He stated that they also have a water line to replace but they are still waiting for a permit from TxDOT.  The rest of the area is complete; all they are pending are three handicap ramps to complete. 

           

                   C.  Request by Council Member Eliseo Valdez, Jr.

 

1.  Status report on Casa Verde Road, with possible action.

 

      Rogelio Rivera, City Engineer, reported that as of two weeks ago, the City Manager received word from TxDOT that they would not be completing the work on Loop 20 until December.  This has prompted the City Manager to look into an alternative roadway to access the arena area which would be Casa Verde Road.  The department has done some alignment for utilities on the road and Public Works has already done some grading.  His department is planning on paving the road, but they have to install some crossings before they do this.  The Utilities Department is providing them with several stations where they will need the crossings so that the conduits can be placed across the roadway.  Once that is done, then Public Works crew will take care of the paving within a week.

 

2.  Discussion with possible action regarding Chaparral area flooding.

 

      Mrs. Yolanda Garcia, resident of Chaparral Subdivision, stated that they still

      require more assistance from the City to prevent the flooding problems that develop with the heaving rains.  She wants to make the council aware that it is very difficult for the residents to cope with these flooding incidents in their neighborhood.  They are constantly on a state of alert whenever it rains. 

 

      Cm. E. Valdez, Jr. mentioned that although the City has increased the capacity to some of the outlets and inlets in the area, there is still some more work that needs to be done to alleviate the concerns of the residents.

 

      Rogelio Rivera, City Engineer, reported that the City has restricted some of the post development flows.  Most of the developers have had to detain their post development flow as a result of the new ordinances.  However, when the city receives rains like we have lately, there will be problems as a result of the downpour in a short period of time.  In the Chaparral area, the department has widened the inlets and it has made improvements downstream.  He added that Brown and Root made some recommendations for additional improvements.  The study suggests building whatever ponds are necessary on the upstream end.  This would entail constructing something similar to a detention pond in order to hold back the waters and give the waters downstream a chance to recede. 

 

      Cm. Galo inquired as to what the language is in the ordinance that explains to someone who is planning on building in a flood plain.

 

      Keith Selman, City Planner, stated that construction is allowed in a flood plain area, but there are a lot of things that need to take place before construction can occur in the flood plain.  In some of these instances, the flood plain was determined by an engineer.  The finished floor elevation was determined to be eighteen inches and the elevation of the finished floor showed up on the face of the plan as well.  Whether the contractor met that requirement or not is what is at question.  He added that the City has passed an ordinance which physically requires the full documentation on that flood plain determination but also requires prior to the pouring of the slab an elevation certificate. 

 

      Cm. Agredano inquired whether the City has pinpointed the areas that constantly flood every time it rains.

 

      Keith Selman, City Planner, replied that City Council has been very aggressive over the last ten years in doing drainage improvements to mitigate flooding.

 

      Rogelio Rivera stated that there are areas where nothing has been done such as in those areas that stay in their natural state, but where the City has development that is being controlled the City is making headway along those lines. 

 

      Larry Dovalina, City Manager, stated that this was an unusual rain event and people need to understand that.  There are some homeowners that got at least two feet of water in their homes that were not in flood plains. 

       

                   D.  Request by Council Member Juan Ramirez

 

1.  Discussion with possible action regarding the residential parking permit pilot

     program.

 

Roberto Murillo, Traffic Director, reported that this item was presented before the Transportation Committee in August.  He stated that they will begin the program in the Magnet School area and will meet with the residents in early October.  They will try to implement the program some time in mid October.  The purpose of the program is to provide some parking for the residents where there is limited parking.  Eventually, he plans to expand the program to other high school areas.  He added that there would be no charge for the permit since it is operating as a pilot program.  The department will issue three permits per household and one permit for a visitor. 

 

Larry Dovalina, City Manager, stated that they have a lot of issues around several of the high schools.  He mentioned that staff would come back to City Council with a report and try to localize another area for the pilot program.

 

 

2.  Discussion with possible action regarding abandoned tires.

 

      Hector Gonzalez, Health Director, reported that the department has a budget to handle one tire collection per month.  They are working with the Environmental Services and Public Works crews for a routine collection of tires as well.  He added that the current grant only allows for a monthly collection and they had calculated about six hundred tires and they are collecting between 800 to 1400 tires.  He stated that they can try to do one collection next week and then do one final collection toward the end of the month. 

 

      Riazul Mia, Environmental Services Director, reported that their next event would have been in November, but he has received a request to assign those monies and schedule the tire collection now.  The department will issue a public service announcement to inform the public when they open the Recycling Center for disposal of abandoned tires. 

 

3.  Discussion with possible action on the paving of the south side of the 1000 block

     of Coke Street.

 

      Rogelio Rivera, City Engineer, reported that they have taken a look at the area and have taken measurements of the south side of the sidewalk.  The cost for working on this project would run about $5,525.00 for the one block.  He has provided a copy of a proposed change order which includes other items that have been requested on sidewalks.  He stated that the grand total on that change order is $15,723.39 and is working on obtaining funding for it in order to assign it to the contractor. 

 

      Motion to provide funding for the south side of the 1000 block of Coke Street from District VIII discretionary funds.

 

      Moved:  Cm. Ramirez

      Second:  Cm. J. Valdez, Jr.

      For:    8                                          Against:  0                                Abstain:  0

 

4.  Discussion with possible action regarding traffic around San Agustin Plaza.

 

      Traffic Director Roberto Murillo reported that a study was done back in March, 2001 which was intended to monitor the traffic circulation in that area.  The results provided by Alliance Engineering was that everything was operating properly at level service A which is the best rating and, therefore, no action was taken at that time.  They did provide an alternative solution which entailed reversing the traffic flow around San Agustin Plaza to provide another way out of the area.  Their estimate at that time was for $60,000.00 to make that change.  He added that the only option would be that every time that someone schedules an event, Grant Street could be reversed during special events where motorists would only be allowed to travel in the opposite direction to get traffic flowing. 

      

IX.       INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

 

15.  Providing for the adoption of a tax rate of $0.630537 per $100.00 value with a

Maintenance and Operation rate of $0.487580 per $100.00 value and an Interest and Sinking Fund rate of $0.145776 per $100.00 value and of the levy and the collection of General and Special Ad Valorem and Beverage Taxes for the City of Laredo for the tax year 2002 and the fiscal year 2002-2003.

 

Ordinance Introduction:  City Council except for Cm.  Galo, with corrections to the rate:  $0.630534 and the maintenance and operations rate:  $0.484758

 

16.  Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease renewal with Pinkerton’s Inc. and

Burns International Security Services Corporation for two office spaces totaling approximately 500 square feet and located at International Bridges I and II.

                        a.  Lease term is for one (1) year commencing on November 1, 2002 and ending on

     October 31, 2003.

                        b.  Monthly rent shall be $2,200.00 for both properties.

                        c.  City of Laredo may terminate this lease within ninety (90) days                                                               written notice.

                   Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

17.  Closing as public easements the following streets located in the area known as the

“Embargo Yard” of the Texas Mexican Railway Company situated in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, County of Webb, Texas conveyed by the City of Laredo to said company, by Warranty Deed dated March 12, 1884 and recorded in Volume 13, Pages 11-14, Deed Records of Webb County Texas.

 

a.  Aldama Street between the West right-of-way line of Tilden Avenue and the East     

     right-of-way line of Logan Avenue.

b.  Aldama Street between the West right-of-way line of Logan Avenue and the West

      boundary line of the Texas Mexican Railway Company’s “Embargo Yard” including          

      the intersections.

c.  Willow Street between the West right-of-way line of Logan Avenue and the West

      boundary line of the Texas Mexican Railway Company’s “Embargo Yard” including    

      the intersections.

d.  Chacon Street between the West right-of-way line of Tilden Avenue and the West

      boundary line of the Texas Mexican Railway Company’s “Embargo Yard” including  

      the intersections save and except the East one-half section of Chacon Street between   

      Tilden and Logan Avenue.

      e.  Piedra China Street between the West right-of-way line of Tilden Avenue and the   

           West boundary line of the Texas Mexican Railway Company’s “Embargo Yard”   

           including the intersections.

f.  Green Street between the West right-of-way line of Tilden Avenue and the West

     boundary line of the Texas Mexican Railway Company’s “Embargo Yard” including   

     the intersections.