CITY OF LAREDO

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

M2006-R-15

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

1110 HOUSTON STREET

LAREDO, TEXAS 78040

August 14, 2006

5:40 P.M.

 

I.          CALL TO ORDER

 

            With a quorum present Mayor Raul G.  Salinas called the meeting to order.

 

II.        PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

            Mayor Salinas led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

III.       ROLL CALL

 

            In attendance:

 

            Raul G.  Salinas,                                                                       Mayor

            Mike Garza,                                                                             Council Member, District I

            Hector Garcia,                                                                          Council Member, District II

            Michael Landeck,                                                                     Council Member, District III

            Johnny Amaya,                                                                         Council Member, District IV

            Johnny Rendon                                                                         Council Member, District V

            Gene Belmares,                                                                        Council Member, District VI

            Juan Chavez.,                                                                           Council Member, District VII

            Juan Ramirez,                                                                           Mayor Pro Tem, District VIII

            Donna Magnon,                                                                        Deputy City Secretary

            Larry Dovalina,                                                                         City Manager

            Cynthia Collazo,                                                                       Deputy City Manager

            Horacio De Leon,                                                                     Assistant City Manager

            Rafael Garcia,                                                                           Assistant City Manager

            Jaime Flores,                                                                            City Attorney

 

IV.       MINUTES

 

            Approval of the minutes of May 1, 2006 and June 20, 2006.

 

            Motion to approve.

 

            Moved:  Cm.  Amaya

            Second:  Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez

            For:     8                                               Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

 

 

 

V.        COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

            Announcements

 

a.  Acknowledging the Laredo Heat Soccer Club on their outstanding 2006 season for

garnering the PDL Southern Conference Championship Title holder and the Mid-South Division Championship. 

 

Mayor Salinas commended the Laredo Heat on their outstanding 2006 season.  He publicly recognized the Laredo Heat Soccer Club.

 

            Invitations

 

            None.

 

             Recognitions

     

a.  Recognition of Loryn Elysha Muñoz for garnering the title of Miss Texas Junior

     Pre-teen at the National American Miss Pageant this past June.

 

     Mayor Salinas introduced Loryn Elysha Munoz for representing the City of Laredo for    

     the past four years at the state and national level in the National American Miss

     Competition.  She is the daughter of Donna Jane Coggin and Luis Munoz.  Loryn is

     eight years old and is a Gifted and Talented student at Ryan Elementary.  She is a

     member of the Ryan Bobcat Cheerleader Team and TNT Gymnastics.  When Lauren

     isn’t busy volunteering for various organizations and causes in our city she enjoys

     modeling for Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Hollywood Babies, and various local

     boutiques which is why she is also named Texas Top Model in the year 2005.  Loryn has

     received her state crown as Miss Texas Junior Pre-Teen in June at the Windom Resort in

     Houston, Texas where she went up against 112 other enthusiast in her age division.  She

     also received the title of Miss Spirit and State Ambassador.  Since then she has visited

     Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Dallas, Texas representing the City of Laredo.  It

     is Loryn’s desire to be a future leader of tomorrow.

 

b.  Recognition of Mario Gutierrez, of the Community Development Department, on

     his selection as July 2006 Employee of the Month.

 

     Arturo Garcia, Programs Administrator for Community Development, said that it was  

     his pleasure to introduce Mario Gutierrez who is assigned to the Code Enforcement

     Division which is part of the Community Development Department.  He has been 

     employed with the City for the past six years.  He is the graffiti maintenance worker for   

     the City of Laredo.  He removes all public graffiti.  In the past job, he has worked on 32

     project sites and he also worked on the downtown cleanup of the evenings.  In addition

     to that, he volunteered and assisted with the supervision of the local youth conducting

     community service.  He added that he is a very productive and helpful individual. 

 

 

 

 

 

c.  Presentation by City of Laredo Youth Committee on the Sister Cities International

     Youth Summit held in Washington, D. C.

 

     The Senior Class of the Youth Committee gave a short presentation on their trip to

     Washington, D. C.

 

     Mayor Salinas presented each student with a plaque for participating in the Sister Cities     

     Youth Committee. 

 

            Communiqués

 

            Cm.  Garcia gave a brief report on the International Sister Cities United States/Mexico             Association Conference held in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chapas.  He invited everyone in             attendance at the Conference to attend the upcoming National US/Mexico Sister Cities             Conference that will be held in Laredo in January 2007.  He also congratulated Dolores             Barrera, for being selected as the newly elected Principal of Alexander High School.  He             reminded the parents to drive slowly      around school zones.   

 

            Cm.  Landeck said that before he started his position as Council Member he thought that it             would be very important to try to engage other entities to assist with grants and monies.  He             noted that he would like to recognize the Laredo Rotary Club organization for being so generous in donating a grant that would help the City improve the Santa Rita Soccer         facilities. 

 

            Cm.  Amaya announced that he would be holding a third annual back pack give away    with the assistance of Webb County Commissioner Jerry Garza and Laredo Independent           School Board Member George Beckelhymer.  He thanked the Special Project Committee       Member, Laredo Police and the Laredo Fire Department for volunteering and contributing          to assist the less fortunate students who were selected by the corresponding schools for the            backpacks.  He added that this project was initiated in 2003 where 40 backpacks were            issued and every year with the cooperation of the above mentioned parties it has be          increased to 160 backpacks for the children.   

 

            Cm.  Rendon thanked all the wonderful people for purchasing tickets for his scholarship             fundraiser.  He was happy to report that they have been able to collect $9,000 for             scholarships.  He thanked Cm.  Belmares and city staff for assisting him at the plate sale.

 

            Cm.  Belmares congratulated the Laredo Heat on their phenomenal season.  He sent             condolences to his mother-in-law and her family on the passing of her brother Alonso    Andrews who passed away during the week-end.

 

            Cm.  Chavez welcomed back Assistant Manager Rafael Garcia who had been out for two             weeks.  He also announced that the Flying J Truck Stop is open for business.  He thanked             Mr. Dovalina, Mr.  Flores and his staff, and Cm.  Belmares for their assistance in the     opening of the Flying J.   

 

 

 

 

 

            Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez mentioned a press conference held to encourage shoppers to             shop San Bernardo shops for the sale of Mexican imports and crafts.  He encouraged the             citizens of Laredo to shop San Bernardo and support the shop’s efforts. 

 

            Mayor Salinas noted that he too went to the press conference for San Bernardo Ave. and          it             was entitled “Shop Mexico in Laredo”.  He said that he totally supports every effort that             will enhance tourism in Laredo.  He welcomed back Chief Dovalina.  He advised that the             traveled to Nuevo Laredo at the invitation of the Mayor of Nuevo Laredo.  He noted that          he             met with the Mexican Governor and other high ranking officials to discuss important       issues that are affecting both Laredos.  He too reminded the drivers to be extra cautious     around school zones during the beginning of school. 

 

            Citizens Comments

 

            Barbara Kazen, representing Bethany House, asked Council to reconsider the total amount

            that is given to the Bethany House through the Third Party Funding.  She gave a brief

            description of Bethany House and the services that they provide.  He noted that caring for 

            the homeless is one of the primary issues in the Consolidated Plan for the city of Laredo.

            Community Development is in the process of finalizing the City’s ten year plan to end     chronic homelessness.  She added that Bethany House originally requested $36,000.

 

            Dr.  Xavier Cantu thanked Council for allowing him to address a very serious issue that affects everyone in Laredo.  More than 230 years ago our forefathers made this country.          They made a revolution due to the high and unfair taxes that they felt they had to pay without representation.  Today, one man, the Chief Appraiser, who is not elected by the            voters has risen and continues to raise property taxes unfairly and unequally by raising the        values of our homes and businesses enormously to the detriment of all.  However, the Chief            Appraiser is not without restraint.  The restraint of the Appraisal District Directors, those         elected officials amongst you who have the power by the Texas Property Tax Code to issue      policy and control the Chief Appraiser.  He closed by noted that high property taxes affect     all families and the City of Laredo as a whole.  He encouraged Council to cut their budget and search for ways to maintain or lower property taxes.            

 

VI.       APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

     

a.  Appointments by Mayor Raul G. Salinas of:

 

1.  Mayor Pro Tempore Juan Ramirez as liaison to the Border Trade Alliance representing

     the City of Laredo.

 

     Motion to approve.

 

     Moved:  Cm.  Amaya

     Second:  Cm.  Belmares

     For:     8                                          Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

2.  Mayor Pro Tempore Juan Ramirez as the Mayor’s liaison to the Sister Cities Working

     Group.

 

     Motion to approve.

 

     Moved:  Cm.  Amaya

     Second:  Cm.  Belmares

     For:     8                                          Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

3.  Naming the appointees to the Blue Ribbon Committee for the River Vega Master Plan.

 

     This item was postponed until August 28, 2006.

    

b.  Appointment by Council Member Hector Garcia of:

 

1. Carlos Garcia to the Board of Adjustment.

 

2. Mario Rosales to the Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee.

 

     Motion to approve.

 

     Moved:  Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez

     Second:  Cm.  Amaya

     For:     8                                          Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

c.  Appointment by Council Member Johnny Rendon of Javier Compean to the Plaza

     Theater Renovation Committee.

 

            Motion to approve.

 

            Moved:  Cm.  Belmares

            Second:  Cm. Amaya

            For:     8                                               Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

d.  Appointment by Council Member Gene Belmares of Dan Ryan to the Board of

     Adjustments instead of the Third Party Funding Committee.

 

Motion to approve.

 

            Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

            Second:  Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez

            For:     8                                               Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

e.  Appointment by Mayor Pro Tempore Juan Ramirez of:

 

1.  Gregorio Lopez, Jr. to the Historic/District Landmark Board

2.  Alejandra Arreguin to Board of Adjustments

 

Motion to approve amending the spelling of Alejandra to Alejandro Arreguin.

 

            Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

            Second:  Cm.  Amaya

            For:     7                                               Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

VII.     PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

1.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006

annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $145,540.00 in funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Office of Border Health-Lab of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning July 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006.

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

Second:  Cm.  Rendon

For:     8                                          Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

There was no public input.

 

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Chavez

Second:  Cm.  Belmares

For:      8                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

2.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006

annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $70,000.00 in funds from the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to continue the operation of two (2) continuous air monitoring stations (CAMS) by the City of Laredo Health Department for the period beginning September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007.

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Belmares

Second:  Cm.  Rendon

For:      8                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

There was no public input.

 

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Garza

Second:  Cm.  Belmares

For:      6                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

Cm.  Garcia and Cm.  Amaya were out.

 

Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

 

3.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006

annual budget by appropriating revenues in the amount of $390,256.00 in funds from the Texas Department of Health Services, which includes $42,300.00 from estimated program income for the Maternal and Child Health (MCH-Title V) Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period of September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007.

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Belmares

Second:  Cm.  Chavez

For:      6                                         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

 

Cm.  Amaya was out.

 

Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

4.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006

annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $157,886.00 in funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services which includes $23,544.00 from an estimated program income for the La Familia Health Care Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period of September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007.

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Belmares

Second:  Cm.  Chavez

For:     8                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

There was no public input.

 

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Belmares

Second:  Cm.  Garcia

For:      8                                         Against: 0                                             Abstain:  0

 

Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

5.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006

annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $61,068.00 in funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Title V Family Planning Services of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period of September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007.

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

Second:  Cm.  Belmares

For:      8                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

There was no public input.

 

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Belmares

Second:  Cm.  Rendon

For:      8                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

6.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006

annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $188,539.00 in funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS), which includes $59,888.00 from estimated program income for the Immunization Action Plan (IAP) Program of the City of Laredo Health Department for the period of September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007.

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

Second:  Cm.  Belmares

For:     7                                          Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

There was no public input.

 

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

Second:  Cm.  Belmares

For:      8                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

7.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006

annual budget by decreasing the grant award amount by $7,291.00 from the Texas   Department of State Health Services for the Prevention Services for HIV-Infected Persons Project (PSHIP) of the City of Laredo Health Department for a total amount of $104,989.00, for the contract period from January 1, 2006, through December 31, 2006.  The decrease in funds is due to a reduction in federal funding from the Centers for Disease Control to TDSHS. 

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Belmares

Second:  Cm.  Garcia

For:     8                                          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

 

8.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a

$4,000.00 grant from the Laredo Rotary Club and amend the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006 General Fund annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $4,000.00 in the form of a donation for the purpose of providing additional improvements for the Santa Rita Park.

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

Second:  Cm.  Chavez

For:      6                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

Cm.  Garcia and Cm.  Amaya were out.

 

Cecilia Garza and Mike Kazen, Past and Present Presidents of the Rotary Club, said that Rotary has been in Laredo since 1920 and they have completed many services in the community.  She added that over 50 Rotarian assisted in a Health Fair in which they provided 2,400 bags of school supplies to needy students.  She said that the Rotarians are observing the City’s projects and they will continue to assists in future projects because one entity cannot do everything. 

 

Cm.  Landeck advised that he would like to match the Rotarians donation using District III discretionary funds.

 

Motion to approve.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Belmares

Second:  Cm.  Amaya

For:     8                                          Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

Mayor Salinas presented the Rotarians a Certificate of Recognition for donating a $4,000 grant to be used for bleachers at the Santa Rita Park.

 

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Chavez

Second:  Cm.  Amaya

For:      8                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

9.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a

$5,000.00 donation from AT&T and amend the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006 General Fund annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $5,000.00 in the form of a donation for the sponsorship of the Avery Johnson Summer Camp.

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

Second:  Cm.  Belmares

For:     8                                          Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

There was no public input.

 

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Belmares

Second:  Cm.  Garcia

For:      8                                         Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

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

lease agreement between the City of Laredo and Laura Salcedo DBA Hot Dog Express for the use of retail space Suite B of the Mercado Square located at 1000 Hidalgo Street.  The lease term is for two (2) years at a rental rate of seven hundred and eighty two ($782.00) dollars per month for the first year, increasing the second year based on the change in the 2006 Consumer Price Index and providing for September 1, 2006 effective date. 

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

Second:  Cm.  Belmares

For:     7                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

                   There was no public input.

 

                   Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

                   Moved:  Cm.  Belmares

                   Second:  Cm.  Rendon

                   For:     8                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

                   Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

11.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a

(5) five year lease agreement between the City of Laredo and the Laredo Amateur Boxing Club, Inc. for the use of the Orlando Canizales Boxing Gym located at 1610 Guadalupe Street for an annual rental fee of one dollar ($1.00) plus 50% share of utility charges and providing for an effective date.

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Belmares

Second:  Cm.  Garcia

For:     8                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

There was no public input.

 

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Belmares

Second:  Cm.  Rendon

For:     8                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

12.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions reclassifying nine (9) Firefighter positions to the position of three (3) captains, three (3) drivers and three (3) assistant driver positions to activate engine company #14 for Fire Station #14 located at 309 Cielito Lindo Boulevard.  Funding for these positions is available in the Fire Department operating budget in the amount of $10,509.72.

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Belmares

Second:  Cm.  Garcia

For:     8                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

There was no public input.

 

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Belmares

Second:  Cm.  Amaya

For:     8                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

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

an agreement between Texas Engineering Extension Service/Emergency Services Training Institute (TEEX) and the City of Laredo Fire Department to define the responsibilities for both parties for the education instructional activities to be offered to Firefighters, non Firefighter trainees and out of country first responders at the Laredo International Fire/Law Enforcement Training Center.  The period of performance under this agreement is specified as September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2007, unless sooner terminated in accordance with the terms in the agreement. 

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

Second:  Cm.  Belmares

For:     8                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

There was no public input.

 

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Rendon

Second:  Cm.  Amaya

For:     6                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

Cm.  Garza and Cm.  Landeck were out.

 

Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

14.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Code of

Ordinance by deleting references to hazardous materials (Haz-Mat) fees in Chapter 33 Environmental protection, Section 33-169, “city charges” and inserting Chapter 12:  Fire Prevention and Protection, Article III “reserved”; first hour no charges for emergency responses except for replacement costs of level A and B Safety Gear; charging replacement and reimbursement costs for use of units, personnel and equipment for emergency haz-mat responses; charging replacement and reimbursement costs for first hour and beyond for all non-emergency responses including use of units personnel and equipment providing for an administrative fee on one hundred dollars ($100.00) per invoice formulated; reducing the late fee from two hundred dollars ($200.00) to fifty dollars ($50.00) per invoice formulated; applicable to balances remaining after thirty days from date of invoice; and authorizing charge of ten percent (10%) per annum on balances remaining after sixty days from the date of invoice; repeal laws in conflict; providing for severability, publication and an effective date.

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Belmares

Second:  Cm.  Amaya

For:     6                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

There was no public input.

 

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

Moved:  Cm. Belmares

Second:  Cm.  Amaya

For:     8                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

15.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the

fiscal year 2005-2006 fiscal year budget for the Water Fund by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $1,066,000.00 provided by projected increases in the Meter Water Sales and Utility Late Fees.  Funds will be used to cover Water Plant electricity costs, the purchase of meter reading hardware/software equipment, and an operational transfer to General Fund for the purchase of H.T.E. system software licenses.

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

Second:  Cm.  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.  Amaya

For:     8                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

16.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the

City of Laredo 2005-2006 fiscal year budget for General Fund by transferring of $216,000.00 from the Waterworks Fund and appropriating $216,000.00 for the purchase of H.T.E. system software licenses for the Work Orders/Facility Management Module and the NaviLine Browser User Interface in the Information Technical Support Mainframe division.

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

Second:  Cm.  Amaya

For:     8                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

There was no public input.

 

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

Second:  Cm.  Amaya

For:     8                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

17.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute the

Santa Rita 18 inch sanitary sewer reimbursement agreement with 5 applicants who are named in the agreement to provide for possible reimbursement of part of the costs incurred by the applicants in constructing an 18 and 15 inch sanitary sewer line in South Laredo from the East right of way of Highway 83 across from the Laredo Community College South Campus to approximately 1500 feet east inside the Link Ranch. 

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Belmares

Second:  Cm.  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.  Amaya

For:     8                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

18.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the

Housing Rehabilitation Program’s budget for FY 2005 – 2006 by appropriating additional estimated Revolving Loan payments in the amount of $36,549.00.  The Revolving Loan funds will be used for housing rehabilitation loans and grants, which will assist low-income homeowners rehabilitate their home. 

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Garcia

Second:  Cm.  Belmares

For:     8                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

There was no public input.

 

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Belmares

Second:  Cm.  Amaya

For:     8                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

Ordinance Introduction:  City Council

 

19.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the

Home Investment Partnership Program’s budget for FY 2005-2006 by appropriating additional estimated program income in the amount of $100,000.00.  Program income funds will be used for down payment assistance which will assist first time, low income home buyers.

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Belmares

Second:  Cm.  Rendon

For:     8                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

There was no public input.

 

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Rendon

Second:  Cm.  Amaya

For:     8                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

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20.  Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the FY 2005-2006 Airport

Operating fund by transferring in $316,373.00 from the Airport Construction fund to cover additional operating expenses.  Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund/Land Proceeds Reserve Account, and authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget amendment and providing for an effective date.

 

Motion to open the public hearing.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Belmares

Second:  Cm.  Amaya

For:     8                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

There was no public input.

 

Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.

 

Moved:  Cm.  Rendon

Second:  Cm.  Amaya

For:     8                                        Against:  0                                            Abstain:  0

 

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VIII.    INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES

 

21.  Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Rental Car Agency Concession and Lease

Agreement with Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Texas dba Enterprise Rent A Car, for the approximate 165 square feet of office and counter space located in car rental space #1 and 19 parking spaces located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop at the Laredo International Airport.  Lease term is for five (5) years commencing on August 1, 2006 and ending on July 31, 2011.  Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) shall be $91,000.20 or ten percent (10%) of gross sales, whichever is greater; providing for an effective date.

 

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22.  Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Rental Car Agency Concession and Lease

Agreement with Coastal Bend Rent A Car, Inc. (Avis Rent A Car) and South Texas Auto Rental Services, LLC (Budget Rent A Car) for the approximate 171 square feet of office and counter space located in car rental space #2 and 19 parking spaces located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for five (5) years commencing on August 1, 2006 and ending on July 31, 2011.  Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) shall be $146,300.00 or ten percent (10%) of gross sales, whichever is greater; providing for an effective date.

 

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23.  Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Rental Car Agency Concession and Lease

Agreement with Laredo Car Rental, Inc. (National Car Rental) for the approximate 171 square feet of office and counter space located in car rental space #3 and 19 parking spaces located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop at the Laredo International Airport.  Lease term is for five (5) years commencing on August 1, 2006 and ending on July 31, 2011.  Monthly rent shall be $80,513.59 or ten percent (10%) of gross sales, whichever is greater; providing for an effective date.

 

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24.  Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Rental Car Agency Concession and Lease

Agreement with Gateway Rent A Car LLC dba Hertz Systems Licensee for approximately 171 square feet of office and counter space located in car rental space #4 and 17 parking spaces located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop at the Laredo International Airport.  Lease term is for five (5) years commencing on August 1, 2006 and ending on July 31, 2011.  Minimum Annual Guarantee shall be $79,001.00 or ten percent (10%) of gross sales, whichever is greater; providing for an effective date.

 

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25.  Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Rental Car Agency Concession and Lease

Agreement with Southwest-Tex Leasing Co., Inc. dba Advantage Rent A Car for the approximate 133 square feet of office and counter space located in car rental space #5 and 19 parking spaces located at 5210 Bob Bullock Loop at the Laredo International Airport.  Lease term is for five (5) years commencing on August 1, 2006 and ending on July 31, 2011.  Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) shall be $95,780.64 or ten percent (10%) of gross sales, whichever is greater; providing for an effective date.

 

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26.  Amending Ordinance No. 1990-O-197, dated October 16, 1990