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CITY OF LAREDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING M2006-R-16 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 August 28, 2006 5:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum present, Raul G. Salinas called the meeting to order. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Raul G. 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 Gustavo Guevara, Jr., 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
None.
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements a. Announcement by Esmeralda Martinez, Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas Branch Coordinator, on the new Laredo office and their recent outreach efforts in the community.
Esmeralda Martinez, Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas Branch Coordinator, on the new Laredo office and their recent outreach efforts in the community.
Esmeralda Martinez and Tony Elizondo, Regional Director, shared the following information:
Big Brothers Big Sisters in the oldest and premier mentoring organization in the country with over 102 years of experience nation wide. Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas was founded in 1976 in San Antonio. In April of 2006 big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas, through the procurement of a grant from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, expanded its services to include the children of Laredo. Today, big Brothers big Sisters serves primarily as a preventative program, working to keep at-risk children from becoming a statistic.
Big Brothers Big sisters of South Texas’ mission is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships.
Big Brothers big Sisters of South Texas’ vision is successful mentoring relationships for all children who need and want them, contributing to brighter futures, better schools, and stronger communities for all.
Invitations
None.
Recognitions
a. Recognition of Armando Moreno, Fleet Supervisor, and Martin Salazar, Automotive Mechanic, on achieving Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications for Brakes in the Medium/Heavy Truck Technician category and Brakes in the Automobile Technician category, respectively. Armando Moreno is also ASE certified in Diesel Engines.
Jessica Hein, Fleet Director, introduced the two auto mechanics who received the award publicly. Mayor Salinas and City Council publicly recognized their achievements.
b. Recognizing Humberto Garza, Airport Operations Manager, for successfully completing the requirements of North American Small Business International Educators (NASBITE) course and obtaining the designation of Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP).
Jose Flores, Airport Director, thanked Council for an opportunity to publicly recognized one of his employees. He said that Humberto Garza has been with the Airport for approximately twenty years. He said that two years ago he attained ACE Certification and now he is being recognized for completing the requirement of North American Small Business International Educators course and obtaining the designation of Certified Global Business Professional. He added that there are only 117 people that have this type of certification.
c. Recognition of H.E.B., Time Warner, Laredo Center for the Arts, KLDO, and McDonalds for their participation and contributions to the Laredo Public Library's Summer Programming.
Maria Solis, Assistant Library Director, reported that every summer the Laredo Public Library sponsors a number of programs for parents and their children. The purpose of these programs is not only to have something for the children to do, but to entertain and educate them. She said that the past summer there was an increase in participation by forty percent. She noted that increase was due to assistance from community organizations. The Library and Staff asked Council to join them in thanking the following organizations: HEB for the HEB Buddy Reading Hour, Time Warner, Laredo Center for the Arts, and KLDO.
Communiqués
Cm. Garza congratulated everyone for a smooth transition into the new school year. He thanked all the police officers, fire fighters, and support staff that assisted in organizing special routes to assure safety in the school zones.
Cm. Garcia echoed Cm. Garza in thanking the public and employees for making sure that the new school year got off to a great start. He invited the viewing public to support their local volleyball and football teams. He congratulated the efforts of Mayor Salinas and Congressman Cuellar for working with the families that have someone missing in Mexico. He told the Mayor that he would support him to the best of his ability.
Cm. Landeck congratulated Humberto Garza, employee of the Airport Department, noting that he had worked with him for eight years on the Airport Advisory Board and he did a great job.
Cm. Amaya reported that he distributed full back-packs to less fortunate children in Districts II, III, IV, and V. He thanked all the schools that participated and especially thanked the Laredo Police/Fire, and the District VI Special Projects Volunteers. He thanked George Beckelhymer, LISD School Board Member for distributing over 160 backpacks in the hot son.
Cm. Rendon mentioned that he had attended the Future of the Region Conference in Corpus Christi, Texas. He noted that there were 150 people in attendance. He added that Congressman Henry Cuellar was the guest speaker. The key issue was to draw up a map that would map an economic plan for the communities. He was excited to announce that the next Future of the Region Conference would be held in Laredo.
Cm. Belmares congratulated the Laredo Broncos for a phenomenal baseball year. He concurred with Cm. Garza on congratulating the teachers and parents by getting the Children back to school safely. He too said that the Police and Fire departments did a tremendous job controlling the traffic. He informed his district that the City would be widening McPherson from Mahogany to Shiloh later this year. Lastly, he addressed the Mayor and acknowledged that they had several differences but he gave his word to work on all issues positively, professionally, and privately for the betterment of the community and the betterment of this Council.
Cm. Chavez thanked the Third Party Funding Committee for working diligently to distribute the Third Party funds. He said that there are times where tough decisions need to be made and they did a great job.
Mayor Salinas said that he has visited with the families that are searching for their family missing in Mexico. He said that he feels their pain and can assure them that the city of Laredo is going to do everything that they can to get answers. He noted that he met with Congressman Cuellar for three hours to discuss the Mexcio problem. He said that he would be asking the new President of Mexico to meet with him to discuss the solutions. He asked the viewing public and audience to continue to pray for the families of the missing. He asked them to also pray for the teachers, students, and the employees behind the scene that working to make sure that school is successful. He said that when he got elected he got elected to lead this City and he noted that he is so proud and honored and humble by the opportunity that the people of the City has given him to be Mayor. He said that he would work very hard because the people in Laredo deserve the best.
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
a. Appointments by Mayor Raul G. Salinas of:
1. Jose Gamez to the Para Transit Advisory Committee 2. Gerardo Madrazo to the Transportation & Traffic Safety Advisory Committee as Nuevo Laredo Transportation Association representative. 3. Danny Dunn to the Tree Advisory Committee. 4. Council member Mike Garza to the Legislative Liaison Committee replacing Council Member Gene Belmares. 5. Naming the appointees to the Blue Ribbon Committee for the River Vega Mast Plan.
Laredo Community College Dr. Ramon Dovalina TAMIU Dr. Ray Keck Webb County Heritage Foundation Margarita Araiza Streets of Laredo Urban Mall David Newman Azteca Economic Development Rafael Torres Downtown Merchants Association Les Norton Laredo Center for the Arts TBA Laredo Chamber of Commerce Miguel Conchas Laredo Posada Hotel TBA Laredo Development Foundation TBA Laredo Hotel/Motel Association TBA International Bank of Commerce TBA Laredo National Bank TBA Wells Fargo TBA Laredo Rio Grande Study Center Dr. Tim Earheart Downtown Attorney Ricardo de Anda Nuevo Laredo Representative Jack Sunason Ex Director for the WCHF Gloria Canseco Historic Landmark Board Betsy Gil Laredo Real Estate Board Mercurio Martinez III Gallery Owner Gal Rodriguez Homeland Security TBA City of Laredo and staff
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Landeck Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
b. Appointment by Council Member Dr. Michael Landeck of John Bruce to the Airport Advisory Committee to replace Ronnie Salamon.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Garza For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing for the adoption of a tax rate of $0.637000 per $100 value. The tax rate will provide revenue for general fund and debt service. The rate includes $0.513745 per $100 value of Maintenance and Operation and $0.123255 per $100 value for the Interest and Sinking Fund of the Debt Service and is estimated to generate a tax levy of $53,431,828.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Mr. Peterson said that he does not agree with raising the tax rate at this time. He said that the Council can do several prudent things to offset increasing the tax rate. He said that Council needs to “scrub” the budget, cut wasteful spending, and travel junkettes. He advised that they would be able to cover the short fall of revenues to cover the debt.
Juan Jose Gamboa spoke against the Council providing for a tax increase due to the low salaries in Laredo to which he pointed out that at leave 55% of the citizens are making from $5.15 to $6.00 per hour wages.
Motion to close the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Ramirez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept a $3,000.00 donation from Paul Young Properties, LTD. and amend the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006 Annual Budget by appropriating and revenues and expenditures in the amount of $3,000.00 in the form of a donation for the purpose of building a perimeter fence at the Eastwoods Park.
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. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Garcia 3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Chapter 19, Motor and Traffic, Article VIII Stopping, Standing or Parking, Section 19-355, Minimum Fines for Parking Violations for the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo, to increase the minimum fines for the parking violations, include the additional parking violations and associated fines and to add a late charge for nonpayment; and providing for severability, publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce with the amendment to increase the fine to $500 or allowable by law.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 1 Abstain: 0 Cm. Ramirez
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Belmares
4. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the FY 2005-2006 Annual Budget by accepting a grant for $28,500.00 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the funding of the Joint Hazardous Material Education Initiative.
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: Cm. Ramirez
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 $164,837.00 in funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services, which includes $24,712.00 from an estimated Program Income for the Tuberculosis Elimination Program of 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. 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. Chavez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a concession agreement between the City of Laredo and Carlos Becerra, Jr. DBA Carlos Jr. refreshments for the right to sell food and non-alcoholic beverages from a cart at the corner of Iturbide and Convent Streets. The term of the agreement is for two (2) years at a rate of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per month.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Chavez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cm. Garza asked staff to bring forward an ordinance that requires all law agencies to approve right to sell food applicants.
Horacio De Leon, Assistant City Manager, advised that on the interim the City of Laredo can make this contract contingent upon them doing a background check as part of policy while the ordinance is being amended.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
There was no public input.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second: Cm. Chavez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain:
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance accepting funds in the amount of $120,000.00 from the South Texas 9-1-1 Regional Administration Division to cost share personnel at the Laredo Police Department Public Safety Answering Point in accordance to Section 771.0751 of the Texas Health and Safety Code and Rule 251.3 Use of Revenue in certain counties from the Commission on State Emergency Communications; and amending the FY 2005-2006 General Fund Budget of the City of Laredo by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $120,000.00 for salary expenses for Laredo Police Department Communications 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. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
8. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager’s acceptance of a grant from the South Texas Development Council (STDC) in the amount of $28,213.00 with no matching funds and amending the City of Laredo’s FY 2005-2006 Annual Budget for the Environmental Services fund by appropriating the said grant revenue to the appropriate expenditure accounts. The grant funds will be used for a litter reduction campaign.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Landeck For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Ramirez
9. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the 2005-2006 Veterans Field Fund Annual Budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $114,300.00 for the operations of the Broncos Baseball Team housed at the Veterans Field as part of the lease agreement with Laredo Equities, LLC.
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. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
10. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Webb County for the purpose of renovating the Larga Vista Park and authorizing the City to provide park improvements in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00. Park improvements will include a walking trail, basketball court renovation and other park amenities as specified in Exhibit “A”.
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. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
11. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with USATSM, for approximately 6,017 square feet constituting Section 1 of Building No. 170 located at 5103 Maher Avenue at the Laredo International Airport. Lease term is for five (5) years commencing on July 31, 2006, and ending on July 30, 2011. Monthly rent shall be $2,647.48 and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the Consumer Price Index; providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
12. Approving the property exchange agreement with J & J Flores Properties, LTD, copy of which is attached as Exhibit 1; authorizing the City Manager to convey tract of 0.059 acres to J & J Flores Properties, LTD, described therein, authorizing the City Manager to accept deed of 0.1379 acres from J & J Flores Properties, LTD to the City of Laredo described therein; and providing for effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
13. Closing as a public easement, a tract of land, 12.20 ft. wide containing 4,992 sq. ft, more or less, out of the east half of Convent Avenue extending from right-of-way line of Zaragoza Street to International Bridge No. 1 facilities, situated in the Western Division, County of Webb, Texas, as described in Exhibit “A” and providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council 14. Amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances as follows: Chapter 2, Article II, Division 6 (Pay Administration), Section 2-87.7 (12) (a), providing for a cost of living adjustment increase of 2.5% except as otherwise stated in a collective bargaining agreement; providing for an effective date of October 8, 2006.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council 15. Amending Chapter 19 “Motor Vehicles and Traffic”, Article VIII; Stopping, Standing or Parking, of the code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo; specifically Section 19- 364, Restricted Parking Areas, establishing a “No Parking Anytime/Tow Away Zone” on the east and west side of the 4900 block to the 5200 block of Tesoro Plaza, located north of West Calton Road, within city limits of Laredo; providing for severability, effective date and publication.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
16. Accepting a grant in the amount of $100,000 from the Texas Department of Transportation for enforcement of Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Program. The grant period will begin October 01, 2006 and runs thru September 30, 2007. This grant is for overtime salaries. The City of Laredo will match with $26,350 for fringe benefits.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
17. Accepting a grant in the amount of $40,000 from the Texas Department of Transportation for performance of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Selective Traffic Enforcement Program from October 01, 2006 through September 30, 2007. This grant is for overtime salaries. The City of Laredo will match with $10,537 for fringe benefits.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
Motion to waive the final readings of Ordinances # 2006-O-177, # 2006-O-178, # 2006-O- 179, # 2006-O-180, # 2006-O-181, # 2006-O-182, # 2006-O-183, # 2006-O-184, # 2006- O-185, # 2006-O-186, # 2006-O-187, # 2006-O-188, # 2006-O-189, # 2006-O-190, # 2006- O-191, # 2006-O-192, # 2006-O-193, # 2006-O-194, # 2006-O-195, # 2006-O-196, # 2006- O-197, # 2006-O-198, # 2006-O-199, # 2006-O-200, # 2006-O-201, # 2006-O-202, # 2006- O-203, # 2006-O-204, # 2006-O-205, # 2006-O-206, # 2006-O-207, and # 2006-O-208.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Valdez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
18. 2006-O-177 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 adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-177.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-178 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 adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-178.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-179 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 adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-179.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-180 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 adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-180.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-181 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 adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-181.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-182 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 adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-182.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-183 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 adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-183.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2006-O-184 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 adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-184.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-185 Authorizing Authorizing the City Manager to accept a $5,000.00 donation from AT&T and amend the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 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. (As amended)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-185.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2006-O-186 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 adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-186.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-187 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 adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-187.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-188 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 adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-188.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-189 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 adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-189.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-190 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 adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-190.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-191 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 adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-191.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-192 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 adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-192.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2006-O-193 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 adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-193.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2006-O-194 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 $52,491.00. The Revolving Loan funds will be used for housing rehabilitation loans and grants, which will assist low-income homeowners, rehabilitate their home. (As amended)
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-194.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-195 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 adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-195.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-196 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 adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-196.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-197 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.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2006-O-197.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-198 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 |