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CITY OF LAREDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING M2005-R-15 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 August 1, 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 Flores led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
In attendance:
Elizabeth G. Flores, Mayor Hector Garcia, Council Member, District II John C. Galo, Council Member, District III Johnny Amaya, Council Member, District IV Johnny Rendon Council Member, District V Gene Belmares, Council Member, District VI Jose A. Valdez, Jr., Mayor Pro Tem, District VII Juan Ramirez, Council Member, District VIII Gustavo Guevara, Jr., City Secretary Larry Dovalina, City Manager Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager Jaime Flores, City Attorney
Motion to excuse Cm. Agredano.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
IV. MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of June 27, 2005 and July 20, 2005.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second: Mayor Pro Tem Valdez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
Invitations
Recognitions
Communiqués
Cm. Valdez thanked Parks and Recreation Department for the great summer program that they coordinated for the children this past summer. He also thanked United Independent School District who provided some campuses for use of their locations.
Cm. Belmares thanked AEP for their quick response to an issue that they had in District VI. They responded immediately to restore electric power to 1,800 homes within three hours. He also congratulated the Del Mar Majors Little League team that will be representing the city of Laredo at the state championship in Louisiana.
Cm. Rendon stated that the SOS program was very successful this summer. The last figure he received for items collected was 17 tons of school supplies for our school children. He also thanked Mayor Flores for attending the event. He also thanked Parks and Recreation Department for the improvements to Chaparral Park. He mentioned that several residents have called to express their appreciation for the sidewalks that have been added to the park.
Cm. Amaya mentioned that District IV Special Projects Committee is getting ready for its own back to school drive. This year they hope to donate 150 backpacks with school supplies for the youngsters. He thanked Alfonso Garza, Carlos Mejia, Manuel Bautista and Wal-Mart for their generosity. He mentioned that he will be conducting a town hall meeting, together with the Laredo Police Department, at Villa San Luis in order to clear up some problems that are affecting the residents.
Cm. Galo congratulated the SOS program for a successful collection drive for the school children. He mentioned that Judge Danny Valdez and Belinda Mendez did an excellent job in coordinating the event. He was happy to participate at a separate school supply drive at the Lafayette Park which was sponsored by the Pentecostal church. He mentioned the Border Trade Alliance that held a forum in Laredo back in July. He stated that BTA has been working on coming to Laredo and unfortunately the event was poorly attended by the private sector. The guest speaker was Frank Moss, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, who spoke about the new Western hemisphere travel initiative where all U.S. citizens will be required to have some proof of citizenship. He also reported on the I-94 exit bound part that is yet to be implemented but that will go into effect in the next two years.
Cm. Garcia congratulated the Class of 1974 from Nixon High School graduate Al Chapa who is the new CEO at Doctors Hospital. He also mentioned that he has been attending several local plays and he is delighted to see so many of these programs showcasing the acting and singing talents of our local youth. He stated that there is an open invitation to meet with Congressman Cuellar tomorrow, August 2, 2005. He stated that the congressman will be conducting a meeting at Larga Vista Community Center in District II to meet with his constituents from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. He also stated that he met with the residents from Heritage Park and thanked the Transportation Department for resolving the problem there. There will be also be a meeting set later this week to meet with the residents of Villa del Sol to address any concerns they might have. He encourages the residents from Villa del Sol to attend the meeting and voice their concerns.
Mayor Flores thanked the Public Relations Department and all the directors who participated in getting information distributed. She read from a publication put together by the Laredo Morning Times which shows Laredo as having the strongest economy in Texas and the number 1 job creator in the State of Texas. She mentioned that this report was compiled through the efforts of the City Council, the Mayor’s Office, and the employees of the City of Laredo.
a. Mayor Elizabeth G. Flores reports on the City of Laredo Municipal Court.
The mission of the court is to provide a forum for a fair and impartial trial and disposition of all City ordinance violations and State Law Class C misdemeanor violations.
The Municipal Court has exclusive original jurisdiction within the territorial limits of the municipality in all criminal cases that are punishable by a fine not to exceed $2,000 in all cases arising under a municipal ordinance that governs fire safety, zoning, or public health and sanitation and $500 in all other cases arising under a municipal ordinance or state law.
The Municipal Court is presided over by a magistrate who shall be known as the Judge of the Municipal Court. Section 5.02 of the City Charter establishes the Municipal Court Judge as an elected position to a four year term with a limit of two terms. Our present Municipal Court Judge is Alfonso H. Ornelas, Jr.
The City council, by ordinance, has provided for the appointment of two Associate Municipal Court Judges; Juan Caballero and Edward F. Maddox are presently serving two year terms.
The Municipal Court Clerks office is directed by Thomas L. “Tommy” Ochoa. In addition, the clerk’s office consists of two Deputy Clerks, fourteen Assistant Court Clerks, and one custodian. Court clerks are responsible for all of the clerical and many of quasi-judicial administrative functions and are the support staff for the Municipal Court.
There are two prosecutors, Ernesto Garcia and Melissa Saldana, who are assigned to the court by the City Attorneys Office. The prosecutor’s role is to seek justice, to screen out or to ask dismissal of cases were there is insufficient evidence, to seek conviction of only the guilty, and to avoid playing judge on points of law. The prosecution is ultimately responsible for preparation of all complaints and presentation of the State’s case.
In August 2003, a new state of the art 18,000 square foot Municipal Court Building was completed at 4610 Maher Ave.
At no cost to our taxpayers, in January 2004, a $200,000 case management software program, which included conversion of old data, was implemented and installed. The software has allowed the staff to effectively manage the high volume of cases filed with the court.
For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, the court processed 102,059 cases (a 31% increase over the previous year), and collected $3,371,734 in fines and court cost (a 16 % increase over the previous year).
The court is committed to providing professional and courteous service and to being responsive to all parties involved in the judicial process.
For complete information of all Municipal Court process, you may locate them on the city web page/city departments at www.ci.laredo.tx.us
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
a. Approval of City Manager Larry Dovalina's recommendations to the Keep Laredo Beautiful Board as follows:
1. Roger Solano 2. Jesse Gonzalez 3. Fred Santos 4. Alejandro Aguirre 5. Doris Collins 6. Rene Rubio 7. Elmo Lopez 8. Nelida Cisneros
Motion to approve.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Valdez Second: Cm. Belmares For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 b. Appointment by Council Member Juan Ramirez of George Alglet to the Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee to replace Dr. James Earhart.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing amending the 2003 and 2004 Consolidated One Year Action Plans by reprogramming 29th and 30th Action Year (AY) Community Development Block Grant Funds by (1) eliminating the Cross Street Park Project (29th AY) for $225,000.00 and utilizing these funds for the proposed Cigarroa Recreation Center Boxing Gym; (2) reducing the amount of funding for the Ejido Street Project (30th AY) from $1,000,000.00 to $850,000.00 for a difference of $150,000.00, and eliminating the Cheyenne Park Project (30th AY) for $50,000.00 and utilizing the combined amount of $200,000.00 for the proposed East Side Sports Complex (Acquisition and Design-Phase I) Project.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Mayor Pro Tem Valdez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Mayor Pro Tem Valdez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease renewal with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., for approximately 220 square feet of office space at Bridge I and approximately 120 square feet of office space and an exclusive office entry lane of approximately 540 square feet at Bridge II.
1. Lease term is for one (1) year commencing September 1, 2005 and ending on August 31, 2006. 2. Monthly rent will be $4,000.00 for both properties, including an exclusive office entry lane. 3. The lease may be terminated by either party with a thirty (30) day written notice.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Fleet Fund Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $750,000.00 for the purchase of fuels. Funding is available in the respective City Department Budgets.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Valdez Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: Abstain:
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
4. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interagency Cooperation Subcontract between the South Texas Development Council and the City of Laredo to accept a grant award in the amount of $1,200,000.00 for the period beginning July 1, 2005, and ending August 31, 2006, from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division; and amending the FY 2004-2005 Communication System Fund Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $1,200,000.00. Grant funds will be used for the purchase of equipment for the City of Laredo’s proposed 800 MHz Trunked Radio Communication System Project.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to implement the FY 2006-2010, 9-1-1 South Texas Regional Administration Strategic Plan as approved by the Commission on State Emergency Communication (CSEC) on July 21, 2005; and amending the FY 2004-2005 9-1-1 Regional Administration Fund of the City of Laredo by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $1,124,461.00 for administrative, equipment and program budgets for Webb, Zapata, Jim Hogg, and Starr Counties for the period beginning September 1, 2005 and ending August 31, 2006. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon future budget approvals.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY 2004-2005 Convention and Visitor’s Bureau 250th Anniversary Celebration Budget to appropriate revenues and expenditures in the amount of $29,719.00 provided by the sale of 250th Anniversary Celebration promotional items, and entrance, registration and sponsorship fees / contributions collected at the 7 Flags – 7 Cultures Festival. Funds will be used for scheduled 250th Anniversary Celebration events.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Rendon Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Chapter 33, Environmental Protection, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo, Texas by creating Article III, Commercial Litter Prevention, which will regulate the handling and disposal of commercial litter; providing for severability, publication and an effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Mayor Pro Tem Valdez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
8. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Ordinance # 2004-O-336 so as to accept a supplemental grant in the amount of $6,155.00 by the South Texas Development Council (STDC) with no matching funds and to amend the City of Laredo’s FY 2004-2005 Annual Budget for the NPDES Fund by appropriating this supplemental grant revenue to the appropriate expenditure accounts. With this additional grant, the total amount for the STDC grant will be $46,983.00. The grant funds will be used to promote electronic waste (e-waste) recycling events, as well as for disposal fees for the materials collected.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Mayor Flores announced that the correction be made to the grant amount from $6,155.00 to $8,404.00 and the total grant amount from $46,983.00 to $49,232.00
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce as amended.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
9. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY 2004-2005 Annual Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures of $13,184.00 in additional funds totaling $65,919.00 from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for the City of Laredo Health Department’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP); extending the grant period three additional months from September 1, 2004 through November 30, 2005; and authorizing the City Manager to execute said contract.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tem Valdez Second: Cm. Belmares For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
10. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with the Texas Migrant Council for approximately 1.158 acres (50,442 square feet of land) located at 5102 North Bartlett Avenue on Tract 3, Block 25 at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for two (2) years commencing on August 1, 2005 and ending on July 31, 2007, and may be extended for three (3) terms of one (1) year each ending on July 31, 2008; July 31, 2009; and July 31, 2010. Monthly rent shall be $2,128.00 and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index; providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
Motion to waive the final readings of Ordinance # 2005-O-178, # 2005-O-179, # 2005-O-180, # 2005-O-181, # 2005-O-182, # 2005-O-183, # 2005-O-184, # 2005-O-185, # 2005-O-186, # 2005-O-187, # 2005-O-188, # 2005-O-189, # 2005-O-190, and # 2005-O-191.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
11. 2005-O-178 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by authorizing the amendment of a Conditional Use Permit for a tattoo/body piercing parlor on Lot 12, Block 988, Eastern Division, located at 1802 Corpus Christi Street by extending the term of permit and by retaining all other previously required conditions; providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to adopt the Ordinance # 2005-O-178.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-179 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for truck/trailer rental on Lot 1, Block 8, Crown Ridge Subdivision Phase 1, located at 502 Shiloh Drive; providing for publication and effective date. (As Amended)
Motion to adopt the Ordinance # 2005-O-179.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-180 Authorizing the amendment of Ordinance No. 2004-O-270 which authorized a Special Use Permit for mini-storage warehouse on Lot 1, Block 8, Crown Ridge Subdivision Phase 1, located at 502 Shiloh Drive by revising the site plan; providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to adopt the Ordinance # 2005-O-180.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0: 2005-O-181 Amending the Zoning Ordinance Map of the City of Laredo by rezoning all of Block No. 24, Laredo Airport Subdivision, located at 4804 and 4812 N. Bartlett Avenue, from AG (Agricultural District) to B-1 (Limited Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to adopt the Ordinance # 2005-O-181.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-182 Amending the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Annual Operating Budget in the NPDES Fund Budget by accepting a donation of $200.00 from H.E.B. Stores and appropriating said revenue and expenditures for the purpose of providing food for the volunteers at the Household Hazardous Waste and Used Tire Collection Event.
Motion to adopt the Ordinance # 2005-O-182.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-183 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $27,250.00 in additional funds, totaling $124,001.00 from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Title V Family Planning Services of the City of Laredo Health Department to extend the contract four (4) additional months, from September 1, 2004 through December 31, 2005.
Motion to adopt the Ordinance # 2005-O-183.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-184 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $15,000.00 in funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services to assist with the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.
Motion to adopt the Ordinance # 2005-O-184.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-185 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a $4,237.64 donation from the Laredo Heat Soccer League and to amend the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Capital Improvement Fund by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $4,237.64 in the form of a donation for the purchase and installation of lights at the Slaughter Park Soccer Fields.
Motion to adopt the Ordinance # 2005-O-185.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-186 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Parks Capital Grants Fund to appropriate revenues and expenditures in the amount of $50,000.00, provided by Webb County, for sport lighting improvements at Father McNaboe Park Baseball Field; and $50,000.00 for specified improvements to be done at the Noon Lions Park.
Motion to adopt the Ordinance # 2005-O-186.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2005-O-187 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2004- 2005 General Fund Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $4,175.00 in the form of a reimbursement for repair costs incurred due to an automobile accident at Little League Field No. 3 located at the former Air Base.
Motion to adopt the Ordinance # 2005-O-187.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-188 Amending the City of Laredo 2004-2005 Annual Budget in the amount of $589,460.00 to fund the Laredo Autotheft Task Force and accepting an award in the amount of $346,000.00 from the Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority. The City of Laredo will be designating $211,810.00 in matching funds, and Webb County will be designating $31,650.00 in matching funds for a total of $589,460.00. This grant is effective from September 1, 2005 through August 31, 2006.
Motion to adopt the Ordinance # 2005-O-188.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-189 Amending Ordinance #2004-0-186 so as to accept a supplemental grant in the amount of $23,000.00 from the Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority and to amend the City of Laredo’s FY 2004-2005 Annual Budget in the amount of $23,000.00. This supplemental grant of $23,000.00 is 100% funded at no cost to the city. The 2004-2005 Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority grant for the Laredo Autotheft Task Force will now total $305,805.00. The funding period for this grant is from September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005.
Motion to adopt the Ordinance # 2005-O-189.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-190 Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the lease agreement approved by Ordinance No. 2003-O-114 dated May 5, 2003, with KK Communications, L.P., for approximately 5,672 square feet constituting Building No. 962 located at 1816 Pappas Street at the Laredo International Airport. Said amendment will specifically amend Section 1.07 titled, “Use and Use Conflict”, thereby allowing Lessee to sublease a portion of the leased premises. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in effect; providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt the Ordinance # 2005-O-190.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2005-O-191 Approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a 0.042 acre easement to Arena Ventures Holding, L.P. for an underground storm drainage culvert under and across Arena Road as described in Exhibit 1 attached to this ordinance; and providing for effective date.
Motion to adopt the Ordinance # 2005-O-191.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 X. RESOLUTIONS
12. 2005-R-069 Authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the United States Foreign-Trade Zones Board for a temporary boundary modification on behalf of Transmaritime, Inc., in accordance with Ordinance No. 2000-O-183 dated July 24, 2000. The Temporary Boundary Modification consists of temporarily transferring the designation of 2.0 acres from the City of Laredo, Foreign-Trade Zone Site No. 1 located at the Laredo International Airport to the new temporary site which shall be designated as Site No. 1-C and located at 14213 Transportation Avenue within the Interamerica Industrial Park.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2005-R-069.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Valdez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
13. 2005-R-070 Accepting the donation of a 0.008 of an acre (349 sq.ft.) more or less, parcel of land, as a Drainage Easement in the Milo Distribution Center, Phase I, from Killam Development, LTD. Said parcel of land being situated in Lot 13, Block 2, Milo Distribution Center, Phase I, City of Laredo, Webb County Texas; as described on attached Exhibit A.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2005-R-070.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Valdez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 14. 2005-R-071 Accepting the donation of a 0.145 of an acre (6,327 sq.ft.) more or less, parcel of land, as a Drainage Easement in the Milo Distribution Center, Phase I, from Eduardo Salido, Jr., Partner in Stoneworks Management, L.L.C. Said parcel of land being situated in Lot 4, Block 2, Milo Distribution Center, Phase I, City of Laredo, Webb County Texas; as described on attached Exhibit A.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2005-R-071.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Valdez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 15. 2005-R-072 Accepting the donation of one utility easement from Oziel Renteria for the extension of utility service lines to the Ranchitos IV, Los Minerales Subdivision, this being a 1,149 square foot tract of land out of Tract 45, in the Ranchitos IV, Los Minerales Subdivision and being situated in Porcion 10, Abstract 280, Webb County, Texas and described by metes and bounds and survey attached as Exhibits A and B.
Motion to approve Resolution # 2005-R-072.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Mayor Pro Tem Valdez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XI. MOTIONS
16. Consideration to authorize the nomination of Daniel E. Migura, Jr. Administrative Services Department Director, for the 2005 Board of Trustees election for the Region 7 Position of the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Employee Benefits Pool.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 17. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Phase II contract with Sole Source provider, TransCore LP to provide an upgraded electronic toll collection system “Hardware & Software” for the Bridge of the Americas Project “El Portal”, in an amount not to exceed $1,578,510.00. Funding is available in Revenue Bond Series 2005A.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 18. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract with the Laredo Entertainment Center for hosting the 2005 Miss Texas USA Pageant and to increase the contract from $100,100.00 to $105,226.52 to cover the LEC final invoice total. Funding is available in the Laredo Convention & Visitor’s Bureau Budget, Miss Texas Division, Convention Hosting line item.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 19. Consideration for approval to award a professional services contract to Carrillo & Associates, Inc., Laredo, Texas for an amount not to exceed $43,885.00 to provide laboratory sampling and testing services of materials for quality control for the Laredo International Airport Reconstruction of Portions of Runway 17R-35L (Phases I and II), Taxiways B and D, and General Aviation Apron (Phase I) AIP Project No.3-48-0136-042-2005 and AIP Project No. 3-48-0136-044-2005. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 20. Consideration for approval of the project plaque for the Lilia Perez Community Center.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 21. Consideration for approval of Change Order No. 2, a decrease of $17,821.00 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place, acceptance of the Zacate Creek Linear Park Phase III, IV & V – Scope II – Project I, and approval of final payment in the amount of $14,780.88 to J. Solis Maintenance and Welding Services, Laredo, Texas. Final contract amount is $295,617.50. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund – Construction Projects / Zacate Creek Linear Park.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 22. Consideration for approval of Change Order No. 3, an increase of $17,821.00 for the balance of quantities actually constructed in place, acceptance of the Zacate Creek Linear Park Phase III, IV & V – Scope II – Project II, and approval of final payment in the amount of $21,287.25 to J. Solis Maintenance and Welding Services, Laredo, Texas. Final contract amount is $425,745.00. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund – Construction Projects / Zacate Creek Linear Park.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 23. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to sell surplus vehicles including two garbage trucks and one pickup truck to our Sister City of Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 24. Approval of selection of consultant Carter & Burgess, Inc. (in association with Crane Engineering & DFW Infrastructure, Inc-CCTV Inspection Services) and authorization to negotiate a professional services contract to provide consulting services for the evaluation of Downtown Storm Sewer Systems and Illegal Connection Elimination Project.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Galo Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 25. Authorizing the City Manager to extend the current contract for two years with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for 50% of a Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Medicaid Eligibility Specialist at the Health Department. The total estimated amount for services to be reimbursed for the first year of the contract is $27,889.27, (October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006). Funds are appropriated in the Women/Children Program and the Maternity Budgets.
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