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CITY OF LAREDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING M2004-R-017 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 September 7, 2004 5:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum present, Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores called the meeting to order. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Flores led in the Pledge of Allegiance. III. ROLL CALL
In attendance:
Elizabeth G. Flores, Mayor Alfredo Agredano, Council Member, District I Hector Garcia, Council Member, District II John C. Galo, Council Member, District III Johnny Amaya, Mayor Pro Tem, District IV Johnny Rendon, 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 Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager Jaime Flores, City Attorney IV. MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of July 6, 2004, July 19, 2004 & July 28, 2004.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Agredano was not present. He joined the City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
None.
Invitations
None.
Recognitions a. Recognition of Patricio Salinas, of City Manager’s Office -- Public Access Channel Division, on his selection as August 2004 Employee of the Month.
Mayor Flores and City Council presented Patricio Salinas with a Certificate of Recognition for his selection as employee of the month. Jerry Leal, Public Access Channel Manager, spoke on the achievements and accomplishments that led to Mr. Salinas’s selection as Employee of the Month. He mentioned that Mr. Salinas is an audio visual technical assistant and has been with the City close to two years. He stated that Mr. Salinas produced some programs that profiled different city departments explaining to the viewing public the various departments’ responsibilities. He added that for his hard work, Mr. Salinas garnered a third place award from the Texas Association of Telecommunication Officers and Advisors in a statewide contest.
b. Presentation by Rene De La Viña, Texas State Teachers Association, regarding the merits of civil service.
Rene de la Vina, stated that he wanted to talk about civil service and due process rights for City employees. He came before City Council to address an important issue of safeguarding due process rights and job security for all employees. He mentioned that there should also be a grievance committee set up to hear the complaints against City employees who are not meeting the department’s expectations as far as job performance goes. c. Presentation by Council Member Johnny Amaya, District IV, of 6 scholarship recipients: Roberto Gamez, Jr., Martin H.S.; Jose Rene Villarreal, Nixon H.S., Ruben De Luna, Nixon H.S., Laura Galindo, Nixon H.S., Linda S. Palacios, Nixon H.S., and Sandra Gonzalez, Nixon H.S.
Mayor Pro Tem Amaya stated that this brings the total of scholarship recipients to 26 students for a grand total of $13,000.00 during his term of office. He presented Certificates of Recognition to the following students:
Roberto Gamez, Jr. Martin High School Ruben De Luna Nixon High School Jose Rene Villarreal Nixon High School Laura Galindo Nixon High School Linda Palacios Nixon High School Sandra Gonzalez Nixon High School
Communiqués
Cm. Belmares extended his thanks to the Public Works crew for the work done at Calle del Norte. He also thanked Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager, and the Engineering Department crew for their cooperation in getting the road ready and safe for motorists. He stated that he hopes the news media will get the message out that the road is currently too dangerous to travel on. He thanked Stacey Ybanez who is working with him on a truck parking issue. He stated that she is a good citizen who has researched this matter well and is providing him with the information necessary for him to make a fair decision. He thanked Police Chief Dovalina for all the work his department has done in stepping up patrol in north Laredo.
Cm. Rendon congratulated Jose Flores, Airport Director, and his staff for working very diligently to bring in federal monies to improve our airport. He mentioned that he has brought in well over $5,000,000.00 for improvements to our airport.
Mayor Pro Tem Amaya stated that he distributed over 95 backpacks with school supplies in District IV to students from six elementary schools. He mentioned that the students were selected according to their need by their respective schools: Milton, Ryan, Buenos Aires, Tarver, Alma Pierce, and Tomas Sanchez elementary schools. He thanked the Laredo Police Department and Laredo Fire Department for their assistance at this event. He also thanked all the local businesses that contributed to this event, especially to Chris Garza from Wal-Mart.
Cm. Galo invited all the Council to attend to the Border Trade Alliance meeting to be held in Mexico City on September 28th and 29th. He stated that it concerns the U.S. Visit visa process. He mentioned that the Border Trade Alliance has been instrumental in working with Sen. John Cornyn and the other senators in trying to get the extended period for the issuance of visas. He invited the private sector to have a presence and to participate at these meetings. He also spoke on the tragedy that took place in Russia recently. He stated that two airplanes were bombed and many of the 355 fatalities were school children. He urged everyone to be on our guard at all times on this fight against terrorism.
Cm. Garcia thanked Oscar Medina, Solid Waste Director, for his assistance at Ponderosa Hills subdivision with the distribution of trash cans for the collection of trash. He thanked John Orfila, Public Works, for the cleanup efforts at Villa del Sol subdivision. He also thanked Erasmo Villarreal, Community Development Director, and Roy Garcia, Code Enforcement Officer, for the cleanup efforts within District II. He mentioned that the residents are very appreciative of the hard work they continue to do.
Mayor Flores announced that a 16” water line had collapsed over the weekend and some residents were left without water. She stated that one of the things that she learned was that the line broke early in the day. However, they could not shut off the water supply to make the repairs because there was a dialysis center involved and they had patients who needed to complete their treatments. That is why the United Water crews could not go and make the repairs until 5:00 p.m. when the dialysis treatments were completed. She thanked all the employees from United Water who were cognizant of the fact that these patients were dependent on the use of water at that particular time.
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo’s Subdivision Ordinance, Appendix B of the Code of Ordinances, Chapter II, Section 2-3.2, entitled Subdivision Plat Submittal Requirements, by requiring a Conditional Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) for final plats located within areas of special flood hazard, Section 2-3.7, entitled Plat Recordation, by requiring plats recorded in areas of special flood hazard to illustrate existing and proposed floodplain lines, and Section 2-4, entitled Performance Bonds, by including security in lieu of construction for properties within the floodplain where a map revision is proposed; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed ordinance amendment.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance granting to Proviron, Inc., and its successors, or assigns, the easements, rights, privileges, and franchise to construct, lay, maintain, and operate pipelines and gas mains in, under, over, across, and along present and future streets, alleys, public thoroughfares and public grounds of the City of Laredo, and to use said properties for the purpose of transporting, distributing, and selling gas (natural, artificial or mixed) for all purposes for which gas is or may be used by the City and its inhabitants, and to any other person or persons; providing for the manner of acceptance of this franchise by Proviron, Inc., of the rights and privileges granted by this franchise; further fixing and ordering rates to be charged by Proviron, Inc. to residential and commercial customers; providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Galo For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo’s FY 2003-2004 General Fund annual budget to appropriate revenues and expenditures in the amount of $100,000.00 for attorney fees paid to De Anda Law Firm. Expenditures will only be incurred and disbursed if the revenue is collected by the Tax Department.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Garcia 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
4. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept $33,000.00 in contributions and amending the City of Laredo FY 2003 - 2004 Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Annual Budget by appropriating revenues of $33,000.00 in the form of a Miss Texas USA Gold Sponsorship from Wells Fargo Bank in the amount of $30,000.00 and a Miss Texas USA General Sponsorship contribution from H.E.B. in the amount of $3,000.00, and appropriating expenditures in the amount of $33,000.00 for Miss Texas USA expenses.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. 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. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a budget amendment to amend the Transit Systems operating budget by decreasing the State operating grant contribution, State Project No. 51422F7053, for FY 2003-2004 from $1,000,000.00 to $783,869.00, and increasing the sales tax match for operating expenses from $3,923,492.00 to $4,139,623.00 and providing for grant funds to be deposited in the City of Laredo Transit Fund.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Mr. William Kaehn, legislative representative for Local 1670 of United Transportation Union, stated that there was an issue discussed at one of the previous ad hoc committee meetings. He added that five hearings were held across the state regarding the different scenarios proposed. He stated that he would have wanted to persuade the Commission to rule on the scenario that would allow for a $1,000,000.00 contribution from the State.
Rene Gonzalez, from the Laredo Development Foundation office, reported that they have been in communication with Mr. Robert Strauser, state legislative consultant. He mentioned that he even had a letter from City Manager Larry Dovalina addressed to TxDOT requesting that the state use funding formulas that are not detrimental to growing Metro systems such as Laredo’s. He added that the City has been working with the Congress asking that language be added to the new transportation reauthorization bill that would include ridership as well as population into the formula. This is an attempt to offset the level of damage any loss of state funding would have to our Metro system. He also stated that he continues to maintain open communication with our federal legislative consultants and members of Congress on the new transportation reauthorization bill.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2003-2004 Annual Budget in the Capital Improvements Funds by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $40,000.00, which are being donated by Paul Young Properties, LTD., in order to fund the installation and activation of a traffic signal on U.S. Hwy. 59 at Casa Blanca Road and the entrance to Paul Young Auto Mall and authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget. Total contribution from Paul Young Properties, LTD., for this project is $120,000.00.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Garcia
7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2003 – 2004 Airport Construction Budget and Airport Operations Budget to recognize additional revenues received from the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program for Grant Project No. 3-48-0136-42-04 in the amount of $5,449,747.00 for the purpose of rehabilitating Taxiways and for rehabilitating a portion of the west side apron at the Laredo International Airport and to recognize the local match of $286,829.00 from the Airport Operations, by which the transfer out and revenues will be appropriated on the Airport Operations Fund as a result of additional land sale revenues. Authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget amendment; providing for an effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Galo For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
8. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2003-2004 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $25,000.00 in funds ($21,000.00 in grant funds and $4,000.00 in-kind) from the US-Mexico Border Health Commission in coordination with the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) for the Border Binational Health Week of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning August 17, 2004, through November 30, 2004.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. 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. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
9. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the FY 2003-2004 Annual Budget for the South Texas Regional 911 System Fund by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $14,977.00. The Commission on State Emergency Communication provided a subsequent allocation to the South Texas Region. The City of Laredo as Administrator designated the use of those funds for installing Mapped ALI at the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP).
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. 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. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
10. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances as follows: Chapter 2, Article II, Division 6 (Pay Administration), Section 2-87.7 (12)(a), providing for a cost of living adjustment increase of 2.3%, except as otherwise stated in any collective bargaining agreement; providing for an effective date of September 26, 2004.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input. Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
11. Public hearing and introductory ordinance adopting a new health rate structure by increasing all medical contribution amounts by five percent (5%) for the City of Laredo and for all persons covered under the City of Laredo’s Medical Plan unless otherwise provided in a collective bargaining agreement and providing for an effective date of October 1, 2004.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Agredano For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council 12. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2003 - 2004 Health and Benefits Fund budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $1,200,000.00 respectively. The revenues are from insurance reimbursement from Stop Loss Carrier for medical claims paid by the city in excess of $100,000.00. The expenditure line item for medical claims will be increased by the same amount.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya 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 Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
13. Public hearing for the adoption of a tax rate of $0.637000 per $100.00 value. The tax rate will provide revenue for general fund and debt service. The rate includes $0.508677 per $100.00 value for Maintenance and Operation and $0.128323 per $100.00 value for the Interest and Sinking Fund of the Debt Service and will produce a tax levy of $43,209,681.00.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Valdez Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
14. Public hearing and adoption of Resolution No. 2004-R-092 adopting the 2005-2009 Capital improvement Program for the City of Laredo.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to move the Water Park Project from 2009 to 2006.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second:
Motion dies for lack of a second.
Motion to close the public hearing and approve the Resolution # 2004-R-092.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
15. Public hearing and introductory ordinance adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2004-2005; appropriating the estimated revenues, expenditures and balances reported therein for the year beginning October 1, 2004 and ending September 30, 2005, consistent with the financial plan described in said Annual Budget; and authorizing the City Manager to implement said Annual Budget.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
16. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Webb County for approximately 2,378 square feet constituting Building No. 1228 located at 4704 Naranjo Street at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for one (1) year commencing on August 1, 2004 and ending July 31, 2005 and may be extended for one (1) year ending July 31, 2006. However, it is agreed by the parties that lease may be terminated by either party during the primary or extension term of this lease upon giving a ninety (90) written notice from the party terminating to the other. Monthly rent shall be $1,725.00 and will be adjusted annually during the primary and extension term of this lease according to changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI); providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
17. Closing as a public easement a tract of land containing 0.04 acres (1,853 sq. ft.) more or less, out of the 2900 block of Stone Avenue between Frost and Lyon Streets being adjacent to the East Boundary line of Lot 4, Block 678, Eastern Division of the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, said parcel of land is being encroached upon by the improvements of the abutting property as described on attached “Exhibit A” and authorizing the sale of the “Surface Only” of said parcel of land at the market value of $4,633.00 and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey fee simple title to Carlos E. Ramirez and providing for publication and effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
18. Designating as a one-way westbound the 700 Block of Eistetter Street, between Logan Avenue and Ryan Street, and as a one-way southbound the 4200 Block of Logan Avenue, between Ryan Street and Eistetter Street, to be effective during the peak hours of 7:00 A.M. to 8:30 A.M. and 2:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday thru Friday, during school days, providing for the installation of appropriate signs to indicate one-way traffic in the designated direction and the specified hours and providing for publication and effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
19. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between the City of Laredo, as Lessor and Clemente M. Bedia, as Lessee for approximately 624.77 sq. ft. of building space to be used as a Woman, Infant and Children (W.I.C.) Food Store at the area commonly known as 2300 Saltillo, part of the Mario Tijerina Park site, for a term of one year at a monthly rental rate of $360.00 per month.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
20. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a cattle grazing lease agreement with A/C Cattle Co., Laredo, Texas, for approximately 220 acres of underdeveloped land located in Northwest Laredo in the Pinto Valle Area, next to the International Fire Training / Public Safety facility for cattle grazing. Lease term is for three (3) years commencing on October 1, 2004 and ending September 30, 2007, and may be extended for two (2) one year terms; the annual rent shall be $1,320.00; providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
Motion to waive the final readings of Ordinance # 2004-O- 190, # 2004-O-191, # 2004-O-192, # 2004-O-193, # 2004-O-194, # 2004-O-195, # 2004-O-196, # 2004-O-197, # 2004-O-198, # 2004-O-199, # 2004-O-200, # 2004-O-201, # 2004-O-202, # 2004-O-203, and # 2004-O-204.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 21. 2004-O-190 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 0.87 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located approximately at 4250 Hwy 359, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-190.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2004-O-191 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 1.05 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at 4250 Hwy 359, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-191.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2004-O-192 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 11, Block 1328, Eastern Division, located at 2310 Boulanger Street, from B-3 (Community Business District) to R-2 (Multifamily Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-192.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2004-O-193 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning 10.20 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, approximately northeast of the intersection of Calle Del Norte and Springfield Avenue, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-193.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2004-O-194 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4, Block 1127, Western Division, located at 2012 Farias Street, from R- 3 (Mixed Residential District) to R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-194.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2004-O-195 Amending the City of Laredo Capital Improvement Project FY 2003-2004 annual budget to reflect an appropriation for the development of the West Laredo Multimodal Trade Corridor Phase II Project. The Federal appropriation of $2,597,272.00 comes from the FY 2003 Federal Transportation spending bill and the City’s contribution is $649,318.00. The total project budget is $3,246,590.00.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-195.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2004-O-196 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Water and Colonias Fund by appropriating a transfer of $132,550.00 from the Water Fund to the Colonias Fund, and amending the City of Laredo’s Colonias Fund budget by appropriating the transfer in from the Water Fund and the capital expense in the amount of $132,550.00, which will be used to pay for the over size of the Colonias Elevated Storage Tank from 250,000 gallons to 500,000 gallons in the SH 359 area, and authorizing the City Manager to implement said budgets.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-196.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2004-O-197 Amending the City of Laredo FY 2003-2004 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $336,184.00 in funds from the Texas Department of Health and an estimated amount of $116,656.00 in Program Income for the Office of Public Health Practice of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning September 1, 2004, through August 31, 2005.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-197.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2004-O-198 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004 Capital Improvement Fund budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $8,000.00 for the School Flasher/Beacon Program. Revenues consist of contributions for United Independent School District (UISD) with a 50% match from the City. Total project cost is $16,000.00.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-198.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2004-O-199 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the Section 5307 Urban Transportation Capital Investment Grant Agreement NO. TX-90-X624, state project NO. VCR 0401(22)624, contract NO. 51422F7192 from the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $610,300.00 with a local match of $322,592.00 for the purchase of three 35 ft. CNG buses for a grand total of $932,892.00; and to amend the Transit Capital Grant budget for a net amount of $102,350.00; and providing for grant/contract funds to be deposited in the City of Laredo Transit Fund.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-199.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2004-O-200 Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute the Federal Transit Administration Grant, Section 5307, TX-90-X644, in the amount of $2,446,138.00 for fiscal year 2003-2004; and amend the Transit Systems Operating budget by decreasing the Federal Transit Administration Operating Grant Contribution from $3,554,774.00 to $2,446,138.00 and increasing the sales tax match for operating expenses from $3,127,695.00 to $4,236,331.00; and providing for grant funds to be deposited in the City of Laredo Transit Fund.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-200.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2004-O-201 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a budget amendment by appropriating funds from the Federal Transit Administration Grant NO. TX 90 X599, for fiscal year 2002-2003 in the amount of $312,839.00 to be used for operating expenses in fiscal year 2003-2004; increasing the federal contribution from $2,446,138.00 to $2,758,977.00 and decreasing the sales tax match for operating expenses from $4,236,331.00 to $3,923,492.00 and transferring $312,839.00 into sales tax reserve appropriation.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-201.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2004-O-202 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with Southwestern Bell Wireless, LLC, as general partner of the Corpus Christi SMSA Limited Partnership for ground space at the Fire Station located at 2100 Zacatecas, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, and being more fully described in Exhibit “A” of lease agreement to construct on such premises a 125 ft. high monopole and related equipment building for use with its communications business. Term of the lease is five (5) years commencing September 7, 2004 and ending September 6, 2009 with four (4) successive renewal terms of five (5) years. Annual base rent shall be $12,000.00 each year during the term of the lease and will be adjusted by four percent (4%) on each anniversary of the commencement date, providing for effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-202.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2004-O-203 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease renewal with United Exports Trading Association (U.E.T.A.) of Texas, Inc., for approximately 2,526 square feet out of Lot 10, Block 22, in the Western Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, lying north of the concrete pavement connecting Salinas Street with Water Street: 1. Lease term is for one (1) year commencing on June 1, 2004 and ending May 31, 2005. 2. Monthly rent will be $1,000.00. 3. City of Laredo may terminate this lease within thirty (30) days prior written notice.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-203.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2004-O-204 Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey fee simple title to the “surface only”, at its market value of $11,318.00, for certain property described as a 4,353 sq. ft. tract of land, more or less, out of that former section of Buena Vista Avenue located east of Block 1006, Eastern Division, west of Block 1070, Eastern Division and south of South Meadow Avenue and north of Boulanger Avenue to Daniel Vargas and wife Mayela M. Vargas; said tract being situated in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas being generally described on attached Exhibit “A”; and providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2004-O-204.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
X. RESOLUTIONS
22. 2004-R-085 Accepting the assignment of 8.1 acre feet of municipal water rights from the balance of 236.845 acre feet deeded to the City of Laredo by Vaquillas Ranch Company, Ltd. by applying 8.1 acre feet of municipal water rights for water availability charges in connection with the final plat of Concord Hills Phases VII, VIII, and IX.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2004-R-085.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 23. 2004-R-086 Accepting the donation of one utility easement from Gustavo A. |