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CITY OF LAREDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING M-2005-R-03 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 February 7, 2005 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 Elizabeth Flores led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
In attendance:
Elizabeth G. Flores, Mayor Alfredo Agredano, Council Member, District I 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 Larry Dovalina, City Manager Valeria Acevedo, Assistant City Attorney
Motion to excuse Cm. Garcia.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya Second: Cm. Ramirez For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Agredano was not present.
Mayor Flores asked for a moment of silence for the mother of Council Member Garcia who passed away on February 7, 2005.
IV. MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of December 6, 2004.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Cm. Agredano joined the meeting at 5:51 p.m.
Announcements
a. Presentation by Linda Payle, Parent Involvement Coordinator for the Webb County Head Start Program.
Motion to postpone the presentation.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Valdez For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Invitations
None.
Recognitions
a. Recognition of the Financial Services Department for its distinguished achievement of excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the sixteenth consecutive year. This award is the highest form of recognition for state and local governments.
Mayor, City Council, and the City Manager publicly recognized the Finance Department for this award.
b. Recognizing the Laredo Heat and Laredo Blaze Basketball Teams who garnered 1st and 5th place, respectively in the 10 and 13 year old age group competitions, at the Disney Wide World of Sports, USSSA 3 on 3 World Champion held January-14-16, 2005 in Orlando Florida.
Coach Joe Barron praised the children for their hard work, commitment, and dedication that allowed them to garner 1st and 5th place at the Disney Wide World of Sports. He also commended the parents for being so committed and for raising the monies for travel.
Mayor Flores and City Council recognized the following individuals:
Ryan Morganson Albert Hernandez Frank Sanchez Alex Barron Sergio Vela Gino Contreras Alex Hernandez Andy Reyes Chelsea Morganson
Communiqués
Cm. Galo gave his condolences to the Garcia family and other families that have recently lost loved ones. He mentioned attending a Society of Martha Washington, Princess Pocahontas, and Abrozos Children ceremony at the State Capital. He said that Laredoans were received with warmth from Governor Rick Perry, Lieutenant Governor Dewhurst, Senator Judith Zaffarini, and Representative Richard Raymond. He acknowledged the assistance from Senator Zaffarini who continuously gives the City good exposure and keeps the Capital abreast of border issues.
Mayor Pro Tempore Amaya thanked Rogelio Rivera, City Engineer, and John Orfila, Public Works Manager, for doing a great job repaving Lyon Street in District IV.
Cm. Rendon said he would also like to send his condolences to the Garcia Family. He stated that he has attended several George Washington Celebration events and they were all very nice noting that the yearly celebration is off to a good start.
Cm. Belmares also expressed his sentiments for the Garcia family. He said that Council Member Garcia has been a true friend to him for years and he knows that Cm. Garcia and his mother had a very special relationship and she will be greatly missed. He congratulated our State Representative and our State Senator for their committee appointments. He stated that the Senator continues to chair different committees which allow her to be a moving force in Austin for the City of Laredo. He also congratulated the Washington Birthday Celebration Association and the Boys & Girls Club for raising over $210,000 for the Boys & Girls Club at a wine tasting event.
Cm. Valdez expressed his sorrow for the Garcia family noting that his thoughts and prayers go to the family for their recent loss. He mentioned that the Public Works Department has been doing an outstanding job on the resurfacing of San Lorenzo. He said that the Public Works Department has also gone above and beyond their duties by repairing flood damage along Bristol Road.
Cm. Ramirez applauded the City Secretary, Gustavo Guevara, Jr. and Nick Reyna, Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Director, for doing a great job coordinating the Sister Cities International Festival.
Mayor Flores said the Third Annual Sister Cities International Festival was one of the best festivals yet. She said that the response from the exhibitors was so overwhelming that the City had to place a tent outside to accommodate their needs. She went on to mention the awards night for the Sister Cities event where she was given very nice momentums including a gift from the Mayor of Montemorelos who gave her a historic photo of “Reunion Interacional por la paz efectuada en Laredo” which was a gift given to Don Arnulfo Berlonga in November 1929. She expressed how thoughtful it was for the Mayor to take the time to offer a gift that included part of Laredo’s history. She added that the vendors and exhibitors expressed their happiness with the event and look forward to participating next year. She went on to say that she had attended a conference for Health Occupation for Students of America where 1,600 children from all over South Texas participated. She said that Dr. Dagoberto Gonzalez, originally from Laredo, came back to open his practice after serving years in the military.
Cm. Agredano expressed his sincere condolences to Cm. Garcia and his family. He also thanked John Orfilia, Public Works Manager, and his department for patching a hole in the South Gate Subdivision.
a. Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores reports on the City of Laredo Finance Department.
Mayor Flores gave the following report:
Financial Services Department
· The Finance Department focuses on providing the best customer service possible to the City of Laredo and its vendors. With its major services are in the areas of Purchasing, Accounting, Payroll, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Investments and Revenue Collections.
· The Purchasing Division supports all City Departments by procuring needed materials, supplies and services. Over 13,500 purchase orders were issued last fiscal year representing annual expenditures exceeding $30 million.
· The Purchasing Division prepares approximately 130 formal bid solicitations on an annual basis.
· Accounting Division is responsible for preparing and reporting the financial condition of the City and its 26 City Departments with an annual consolidated budget of over $320 million.
· Where over 194 Federal and State Grants with over $148 million of award funding is accounted and reported annually.
· Where over 10 thousand vendors are active with the City of Laredo and where $183.7 million is paid out on an annual basis.
· Where over 2,100 employee payroll checks are processed bi-weekly with annual gross wages of over $107 million
· Where as of September 30, 2004, $178 million was invested in cash or cash equivalent and federal agency securities. Cash is monitored on a daily basis and funds are managed, invested and safeguarded for the benefit of the City and its citizens.
· Total revenue collected for the City was approximately $315 million which is monitored and reconciled by the Accounting staff. This amount includes revenue collections of $638,576 that was delinquent and the department helped in its collection efforts.
· The accounting division is responsible in monitoring the Debt Service for the City of Laredo. During the fiscal year $13.535 million in new bond proceeds from a Certificate of Obligations Bonds were received. The proceeds will benefit the City in the following areas of Solid Waste, Transit and Parking Meters with additional improvements. A Waterworks Revenue Refunding Bond issue was also sold in the amount $6.215. Revenue bonds in the amount of $13.415 million were sold for the Bridge, Water and Sewer Improvements.
· The debt service associated with the long term debt is monitor and managed by the accounting staff to make sure that payments are made on a timely basis. The total debt service payment was $38.1 millions and the outstanding General Long Term Debt was $205.7 millions.
· There were 1,089 financial reports prepared to the City Council, Management, Department Heads and the General Public including over 50 Open Record Requests.
· Where the department has been awarded for the 16th Consecutive Year the Certificate of Achievement for the Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers’ Association (GFOA). The certificate is the highest form of recognition that can be received for governmental accounting and financial reporting.
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
a. Appointments by Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores of Rene Ornes to the Building Standards Board.
Motion to appoint Rene Ornes to the Building Standards Board.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
b. Appointment by Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores of Council Member Johnny Rendon to the Audit / Finance Committee.
Motion to appoint.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
c. Appointment by Mayor Pro Tempore Johnny Amaya of John Charles to the Transportation and Traffic Safety Committee.
Motion to appoint.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Mayor Pro Tem Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
d. Appointment by Mayor Pro Tempore Johnny Amaya of Oscar Mendoza to the Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee.
Motion to appoint.
Moved: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the FY 2004-2005 Annual Operating Budget in the Laredo Fire Department Prevention and Arson Fund Budget by accepting a donation of $750.00 from Wal-Mart Stores and appropriating said funds for the purpose of purchasing Fire Safety Educational and Promotional Materials for the Fire Prevention Division.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. Rendon For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2004-2005 Annual Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $6,251.00 in additional funds, totaling $338,841.00 from the South Texas Development Council for the HIV/AIDS Ryan White Title II Services Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period of April 1, 2004 through March 31, 2005.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Rendon For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Agredano Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the lease agreement for approximately 16,291.44 square feet of land located at 1719 E. Hillside Street at the Laredo International Airport between the City of Laredo, as Lessor, and Miguel A. Rojas, as Lessee. Original lease agreement was approved by Ordinance No. 95-O-177 dated August 7, 1995, and was amended by Ordinance No. 98-O-284 dated November 2, 1998. Proposed amendment will modify Section 6.04 titled “Lessee’s Right to Encumber” in order to allow Lessee to encumber the lease until August 2015. All other terms and conditions remain the same and in effect; providing for an effective date.
Motion to postpone.
Moved: Cm. Valdez Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
Motion to waive the final reading of Ordinances # 2005-O-024; # 2005-O-025; # 2005-O-026; # 2005-O-027; # 2005-O-028; # 2005-O-029; # 2005-O-030; # 2005-O-031; # 2005-O-032; # 2005-O-033; # 2005-O-034; # 2005-O-035; # 2005-O-036; and # 2005-O-037.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
4. 2005-O-024 Amending the City of Laredo’s Land Development Code Handbook, Article IV, Section 24.63, entitled Permitted Uses and Appendix A, by establishing and defining the retail sale of imported crafts in specified zoning districts; providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-024.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-025 Amending the Street Name Map of the City of Laredo by renaming Farm to Market 255 to State Highway 255; providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-025.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-026 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 2.42 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located approximately south of Masterson Road and east of Santa Fe Subdivision, from AG (Agricultural District) to R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District); providing for publication and effective date. (As Amended)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-026.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-027 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 2.95 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located east of Hwy 83 and north of Southgate Boulevard, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-027.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-028 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 35 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at 9998 S. Hwy 83, from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-028.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-029 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 5 and 6, Block 2, Eastern Division, located at 3420 Guerrero Street, from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-029.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-030 Amending Chapter 24, Article 1, Section 24.1.2.1 of the Code of Ordinances & Land Development Code: Historic District / Landmark Board created, composition, appointment, and terms of office of members; providing for publication and effective date. (As Amended)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-030.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-031 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo Bridge System Fiscal Year 2004 – 2005 Annual Budget by appropriating $378,728.00 from The Bridge System Construction fund balance to the Machinery & Equipment and Engineer Fees accounts. Funding will be used for expenses related to the Toll Equipment Upgrade and Engineer Fees for “El Portal Project “.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-031.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-032 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with the Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association, Inc., (W.B.C.A.) for approximately fifteen (15) acres of concrete ramp located on the southwest cargo ramp of the Air Operations Area to include City owned vacant non-aeronautical use land located at the Laredo International Airport for event parking use. Lease term is for two (2) days commencing February 12, 2005 and ending on February 13, 2005. City Council finds and declares that a valid public purpose would be served in setting the daily rental fee at $1.00; providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-032.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-033 Authorizing the City Manager to execute Lessor’s Consent of an Assignment of the Ground Lease dated August 19, 2002 and all amendments of modifications thereto between the City of Laredo, as Landlord, and Prime Sites, LLC, as Tenant, for approximately 12,713 square feet of land located at 1820 Pappas Street for the purpose of locating an antenna tower at the Laredo International Airport. Prime Sites, LLC, assigns its rights and interest under the Ground Lease to SBA Properties, Inc. All terms and conditions of the original lease agreement remain the same and in effect; providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-033.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-034 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with the County of Webb, on behalf of the Webb County Head Start Program Child Development Center, for the properties locally described as Lots 5 & 6, Block 113, Eastern Division, located at 2802 McDonnell Avenue in the City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas; and providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-034.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-035 Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey four (4) drainage easements to the State of Texas, at their market value, for the U. S. Highway 83 @ State Highway 359 Interchange Project. Said four parcels being: Parcel 25(E) – a 0.456 of an acre, more or less, parcel of land out of Lots 3, 4, 5 & 6 in Block 1783, Eastern Division, Parcel 26(E) – a 0.475 of an acre, more or less, parcel of land, being part of Canada Avenue and Chacon Street, Eastern Division, Parcel 28(E) – a 0.076 of an acre, more or less, parcel of land being part of Lots 1, 2, & 3, Block 1869, Eastern Division and Parcel 41- a 0.392 of an acre, more or less, parcel of land, being part of Lots 1 & 2, Block 1784, Eastern Division. All four parcels being situated in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas; more particularly described by metes and bounds on attached Exhibits A, B, C & D, and providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-035.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-036 Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectively convey a 20 x 100 foot right of way and utility easement to Medina Electric Cooperative, in order to construct a secondary distribution line to serve the new water system in the Las Blancas Subdivision. Said proposed right of way and utility easement being situated in Porcion 32, Abstract 296, Webb County Texas; more particularly described by metes and bounds on attached Exhibit A, and providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-036.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-037 Authorizing the City Manager to grant a Right-of-Entry Permit to the United States of America in the area encompassed by City-owned Blocks 708 and 708B, Western Division, City of Laredo, which are delineated on attached Exhibit A. Said Right-of-Entry Permit, which is described on attached Exhibit B, will be used to access the Rio Grande River in order to remove pylons from the river; and providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2005-O-037.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
X. RESOLUTIONS
5. 2005-R-007 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute an Interlocal Governmental Agreement pursuant to the Vernon’s Texas Government Code, Chapter 71, between the City of Laredo and the County of Webb, in which Webb County’s law enforcement agency, namely Webb County Sheriff’s Department and the City’s law enforcement agency, namely the Laredo Police Department, require the formation of a Mutual Aid Law Enforcement Task Force to mutually assist each other in the areas of traffic control, crowd control, and general law enforcement both within and beyond the city limits during the various Washington’s Birthday Celebration festivities scheduled for February 8, 2005 to February 20, 2005.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2005-R-007.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
6. 2005-R-009 Accepting the donation of one utility easement from Alfredo Alvaro Liendo Jr. and Margarita Liendo for the Pueblo Nuevo Subdivision Easement Acquisition Project, this being a 0.0518 acre, more or less, parcel of land which is out of Lot 8, Block 10, Pueblo Nuevo Subdivision, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas; as described by metes and bounds and survey attached as Exhibits A and B.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2005-R-009.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
7. 2005-R-010 Accepting the donation of one utility easement from Jose Luis Garcia and Leticia Garcia for the Pueblo Nuevo Subdivision Easement Acquisition Project, this being a 0.2051 acre, more or less, parcel of land which is out of Lot 7, Block 11, Pueblo Nuevo Subdivision, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas; as described by metes and bounds and survey attached as Exhibits A and B.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2005-R-010.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
8. 2005-R-011 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division in the amount of $80,000.00 with the City designating $76,493.00 in matching funds for a total of $156,493.00 for funding a Domestic Violence Grant under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) for the period of September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2006.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2005-R-011.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
9. 2005-R-012 A resolution by the City of Laredo, Texas, endorsing certain legislative changes to S.B.7 supported by South Texas Aggregation Project, Inc., in order to ensure that the Texas Retail Electric Market is a truly competitive market with low prices throughout Texas while eliminating cost shifting.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2005-R-012.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
10. 2005-R-016 Declaring the public necessity to acquire the “Surface Only” of twenty- three (23) parcels of land for the River Vega Land Acquisition Project. Said twenty-three (23) parcels being Blocks 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 220, 450, & 455 and parts of Blocks 135, 151, 152, 153, 218, 219, 221, & 451, Eastern Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, as delineated on attached copy of City Plat; and authorizing staff to negotiate with the owners for the acquisition of said parcels by purchase at market values to be established by a State Certified Real Estate Appraiser, and further authorizing the City Attorney to initiate condemnation proceedings to acquire said parcels if staff is unable to acquire due to inability to agree to a purchase price, conflict of ownership, owner refusal to sell, and/or inability to locate a listed owner.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2005-R-016.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. J. Valdez, Jr. For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XI. MOTIONS
11. Authorizing the City Manager to grant a public fireworks display permit to Melrose Pyrotechnics, Incorporated for the Washington’s Birthday Celebration event to be held at the Laredo Life Down’s on February 20, 2005.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
12. Consideration for approval of acceptance of the Farias Street and Lafayette Street Spray Parks and approval of final payment in the amount of $24,716.00 to TNT Construction Company, Inc., Waco, Texas. Final contract amount is $399,300.00. Funding is available in the Community Development Fund - CD Projects – Farias Splash Playground / Lafayette Splash Playground – 28th Action Year / 2002 Grant.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
13. Consideration for approval to award an engineering contract to Freese and Nichols, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $292,026.00 for design and preparation of plans and specifications for the Laredo International Airport Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) on Runway 35L. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund – FAA Grant No. 41 – Purchased Professional Services / Project Engineer Fees.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
14. Consideration to award supply contract number FY05-036 to the following low bidders: Libcon Inc. dba Leyendecker Materials, Laredo, Texas in the amount not to exceed $1,316,250.00 for the purchase of asphalt, black base, flexible base, asphalt oils, sand, and gravel; and City Ready Mix, Laredo, Texas in the amount not to exceed $194,000.00, for the purchase of ready mix cement. These will be the primary vendors for the purchase of materials required for all city paving and construction projects. Generally, the asphalt materials have increased approximately 12% from the previous contract period. The term of this contract is for a one year period and is subject to the availability of funds. All materials are purchased on an as needed basis using the Engineering Department – Public Works Division Budget and Construction Projects Budget.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
15. Consideration to amend contract number FY04-042, awarded to the low bidder, County Wide Security, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated yearly amount of $30,000.00 for providing additional security guards at the Health Department. Additional guards will be assigned to the WIC satellite clinics. Funding is available in the Health Department Budget.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
16. Consideration to award a two (2) year contract to SBC, through the State of Texas, Department of Information Resources (DIR) program, in an amount not to exceed $19,326.64 for Primary Rate Interface (PRI) Smart Trunk Telephone Service as related to the Universal Service Program grant application to Schools & Libraries Division / Universal Services Administrative Company / Federal Communications Commission. Contract is contingent on a grant allocation. The City of Laredo must provide a match of 10% - 13%. Funding for the match is budgeted in the FY 2004 – 2005 Main Library Annual Budget.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
17. Consideration to award a three (3) year contract to Time Warner / Road Runner Business Class, through the State of Texas Catalog Information Systems Vendor Purchasing Program, in an amount not to exceed $109,036.00 for Internet access connection of 20Mbps as related to Universal Service Program grant application to Schools & Libraries Division / Universal Service Administrative Company / Federal Communications Commission. Contract is contingent on a grant allocation. The City of Laredo must provide a match of 10% - 13%. Funding for the match is budgeted in FY 2004 - 2005 Main Library Annual Budget.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
18. Consideration to award a contract to Avnet Enterprise Solutions, through the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Program in an amount not to exceed $711,780.45 for equipment, wiring, installation and maintenance as related to the Universal Service Program grant application to Schools & Libraries Division / Universal Services Administrative Company / Federal Communications Commission. Contract is contingent on a grant allocation. The City of Laredo must provide a match of 10% - 13%. Funding for the match is budgeted in FY 2004 – 2005 Main Library Annual Budget - Computer Hardware account.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
19. Consideration to authorize the purchase and installation of four (4) playground modules from Park Place Recreation Designs, LTD, San Antonio, Texas, through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buy Board) contract pricing in the total amount of $61,204.00. Utilizing Buy Board contract pricing, these playground modules will be installed along Zacate Creek Park. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
20. Consideration for approval of the Plans and Specifications for Phase III, an estimate of 31 residential units, of the City of Laredo Residential Sound Insulation Program, as part of the Federal Aviation Regulation Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program; and authorization to advertise for bids for said plans and specifications. The program is funded through the Federal Aviation Administration Grant # 35 for Noise Abatement.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Agredano For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
21. Refund of property tax in the amount of $70, 647.51 to the following taxpayers and companies:
1. A refund in the amount of $1,354.13 payable to First American Real Estate Tax Service due to a double payment. Account # 991-00017-227. 2. A refund in the amount of $896.32 payable to First American Real Estate Tax Service due to a double payment. Account # 990-20016-010. 3. A refund in the amount of $704.31 payable to First American Real Estate Tax Service due to a double payment. Account # 965-21003-105. 4. A refund in the amount of $997.61 payable to First American Real Estate Tax Service due to a double payment. Account # 965-21003-065. 5. A refund in the amount of $531.90 payable to First American Real Estate Tax Service due to a double payment. Account # 965-20001-301. 6. A refund in the amount of $628.53 payable to First American Real Estate Tax Service due to a double payment. Account # 992-11004-340. 7. A refund in the amount of $930.53 payable to First American Real Estate Tax Service due to a double payment. Account # 989-00012-150. 8. A refund in the amount of $649.55 payable to First American Real Estate Tax Service due to a double payment. Account # 969-40004-074. 9. A refund in the amount of $610.63 payable to First American Real Estate Tax Service due to a double payment. Account # 968-70004-370. 10. A refund in the amount of $567.18 payable to First American Real Estate Tax Service due to a double payment. Account # 968-60003-170. 11. A refund in the amount of $1,418.92 payable to First American Real Estate Tax Service due to a double payment. Account # 945-00871-455. 12. A refund in the amount of $507.69 payable to First American Real Estate Tax Service due to a double payment. Account # 925-90001-140. 13. A refund in the amount of $501.38 payable to First American Real Estate Tax Service due to a double payment. Account # 925-50001-010. 14. A refund in the amount of $527.72 payable to First American Real Estate Tax Service due to a double payment. Account # 909-20003-230. 15. A refund in the amount of $543.49 payable to First American Real Estate Tax Service due to a double payment. Account # 909-00009-160. 16. A refund in the amount of $577.57 payable to First American Real Estate Tax Service due to a double payment. Account # 983-50011-340. 17. A refund in the amount of $541.26 payable to First American Real Estate Tax Service due to a double payment. Account # 989-30002-612. 18. A refund in the amount of $1,000.00 payable to First American Real Estate Tax Service due to a double payment. Account # 991-00010-090. 19. A refund in the amount of $705.39 payable to First American Real Estate Tax Service due to a double payment. Account # 990-00004-030. 20. A refund in the amount of $1,217.24 payable to First American Real Estate Tax Service due to a double payment. Account # 985-11001-150. 21. A refund in the amount of $792.24 payable to First American Real Estate Tax Service due to a double payment. Account # 970-20001-370. 22. A refund in the amount of $552.28 payable to First American Real Estate Tax Service due to a double payment. Account # 968-20015-130. 23. A refund in the amount of $1,480.96 payable to First American Real Estate Tax Service due to a double payment. Account # 970-12006-280. 24. A refund in the amount of $1,189.72 payable to First American Real Estate Tax Service due to a double payment. Account # 927-10005-240. 25. A refund in the amount of $731.15 payable to First American Real Estate Tax Service due to a double payment. Account # 970-10003-170. |