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CITY OF LAREDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING M2006-R-18 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 5:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum present, Mayor 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
Approval of the minutes of June 5, 2006 and June 19, 2006.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Announcements
None.
Invitations
None.
Recognitions
a. Recognition of Gilberto Sanchez, of the Budget Department, on his selection as August 2006 Employee of the Month.
Martin Aleman, Budget Department, advised that he nominated Gilberto Sanchez because of what he has been able to accomplish in the last two years, especially in the month of August 2006. He has demonstrated great qualities and capabilities of assembling the City of Laredo budget. He continued by noting that he is a great employee and co-worker.
b. Recognition by Chief Sosa of Border Patrol agents Scott Fondren and J. David Garcia as well as firefighters who collectively contributed to saving the lives of two (2) civilians during a vehicle explosion on IH-35 on September 7, 2006. Their daring actions are exemplary of team work between agencies for the benefit of our community.
Fire Chief Sosa stated that Border Patrol Agents Scott Fondren and J. David Garcia went beyond their call of duty when they contributed to saving the lives of two (2) civilians during a vehicle explosion on IH-35. He presented them the highest prestigious medals that can be given to individuals for their heroic efforts by the Fire Department.
c. Recognition of Patricia Taylor, Laredo Convention and Visitor's Bureau Director, for being named the 2006 Ohtli Award Recipient by the Mexican Secretary for Exterior Relations through the Mexican Consul Javier Abud Osuna.
Mayor Salinas and the City Council publicly recognized Ms. Taylor for the award received during the Mexican Independence Celebration.
Communiqués
Cm. Garza gave his thanks to the Firefighters who saved the lives of two civilians during a vehicle explosion on IH-35 and for doing a good job in assisting with Chief Dovalina’s home. He reported that he was pleased with the City of Laredo Water Utilities for repairing a water leak in Los Presidentes.
Cm. Garcia gave his condolences to the family of Governor Ann Richards. He shared his memories of her when she was a speaker at a conference. He spoke in admiration of her passion for women, Texas, and other issues of importance. Cm. Garcia asked for prayers to be sent to a Firefighter Felix Nuniz.
Cm. Rendon said that he had the privilege and honor of meeting Governor Ann Richards in Laredo at the Firefighters’ Union Hall. He said that it is always sad to hear that a great lady has passed away. He expressed his condolences and asked for a moment of silence in her honor. He thanked Roberto Murillo, Traffic Director, and staff for slowing the traffic in the Los Ebanos Subdivision by installing signs and speed zones.
Cm. Amaya invited the viewing public for the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Buenos Aires Elementary School held tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. He congratulated the Laredo Independent School District’s School Board for having the vision for caring for children.
Cm. Chavez thanked Adrian Montemayor, Interim Water Utilities Director and his staff, for repairing some water and wastewater problems in District VII.
Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez said that Governor Ann Richards was a wonderful friend to his family, Laredo, and South Texas. He said that the Governor opened a lot of doors to Hispanics. He expressed his condolences to her family and friends.
Mayor Salinas echoed the Council Members in expressing his condolences for the family of Ann Richards. He said that she was an icon in contemporary politics. Not only that, she was a fighter, go-getter, and the champ for a lot of causes. He added that he has recently visited the Governor from Tamaulipas, Mexico and four other mayors from the Rio Grande Valley to discuss border issues. He said that he joined the City Manager and the Acting City Manager at a graduation of the City of Laredo Firefighter Cadets. He saluted the Eagle Pass School District for calling off a recent football game because of the weather.
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
a. Appointment by Mayor Raul G. Salinas of Council Member Hector J. Garcia to the Audit Committee.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 b. Appointment by Council Member Gene Belmares of:
(i). Martha Miller to the Laredo Commission for Women Committee. (ii). Dan Ryan to the Board of Adjustments Committee. (iii). Antonio Vedia to the Third Party Funding Committee.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public hearing and adoption of Resolution No. 2006-R-093 adopting the 2007-2011 Capital Improvement Program of the City of Laredo.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Jessica Hein, 9-1-1 Director, advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the Five Year Capital Improvements Plan for the City of Laredo and approved the following motions: to include the Southern Hotel Project, and of the following amendments.
Motion to amend the 2007-2011 Capital Improvement Program to reflect correction noted:
1. Airport Truck Route – moved revenue funding from 08 to 07 as proposed in 07; 2. McPherson Road Widening – reduced appropriation funding from $500 K to $250K as needed; 3. Piedra China/Texas Improvements – reduced appropriations and revenues from $512K to $500K to match actual CDBG funding; 4. Animal Shelter – moved appropriations and revenues from FY07/08 to FY08/09 to match project timeline; and 5. Cemetery Renovations – moved appropriation funding from FY07-FY08 to match revenues.
Moved: Cm. Rendon Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to accelerate the Municipal Golf Course and Water Park Projects from FY09 to FY07.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to add a new Capital Improvements Project titled District Capital Projects in the amount of $2million FY-07.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to close the public hearing and adopt Resolution # 2006-R-093 as amended.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 7, Block 3, Moreno Addition, located at 1818 Diaz Avenue, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change.
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. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Garcia
3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit and two drilling permits for oil and/or gas extraction on 1.54 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located on the northeast corner of Ejido Avenue and Cielito Lindo Boulevard; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Special Use Permit.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Adolfo Campero, a local attorney, reported that they have previously been granted a Special Use Permit for said property where they drilled a well that is producing gas. He said that they would like to drill another two wells on the same property. He asked the City Council to approve of the Special Use Permit.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Belmares For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Garza
4. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 2, Block 59, Calton Gardens Subdivision, located at 104 East Calton Road, from B-1 (Limited Commercial District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change.
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: Cm. Rendon
5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a photo studio/shop on Lot 6 and South ½ of Lot 4, Block 1650, Eastern Division, located at 1910 Arkansas Avenue; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the conditional use permit.
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: Cm. Garcia
6. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for a bar/night club on Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14, Block 1, Vista Hermosa Subdivision Unit III, located at 5517 McPherson Avenue, Units F, G & H; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Hugo Martinez, on behalf of the applicant, requested approval of the Conditional Use Permit.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce to include restrictions listed in the Conditional Use Permit including no outdoor music permitted.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Rendon
7. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 3.34 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A,” located on the southwest corner of La Pita Mangana Road and Wright Way, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed zone change.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Esperanza Rodriguez, a resident from across the proposed change request, asked that this zone change request be denied.
Alex Arreguin spoke in favor of the property owners stating that the access will not introduce traffic into Wright Way Street.
Motion to close the public hearing, override the Planning & Zoning Commission and accept the zone change.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Rendon For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: Cm. Garza
8. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2005-2006 annual budget by increasing revenues and expenditures of $13,183.00 in additional funds totaling $118,654.00 from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP); extending the grant period three additional months, from September 1, 2006 through November 30, 2006; and authorizing the City Manager to execute said contract.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Garza 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
9. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo FY 2005-2006 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures from the Texas Department of State Health Services for three Health Department Public Health Preparedness and Epidemiology Program (PHP) contract attachments as follows: 1) Accepting $205,516.00 in additional funds for PHP Attachment No. 09B and extending the grant period (ends December 31, 2006), an additional eight (8) months, from September 1, 2005, through August 31, 2007. 2) Accepting $5,000 in funds for PHP Attachment No. 12A for storage of a CHEMPACK container as part of its response preparedness activities; from January 1, 2006, through August 31, 2007. 3) Accepting $750,000 in funds from PHP Attachment No. 01 for renovation of the Department’s Laboratory to a functional Bio-Safety Level-3 facility, term from 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. Garza For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
10. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances Chapter 2 titled “Administration”, Article VI “Investment Policy” Section 2-268 “Investment Strategy” by adding Subsection D “Diversification” and adopting the City of Laredo Investment Policy to comply with Public Funds Investment Act Chapter 2256, Texas Government Code.
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. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
11. Closing as a public easement the 2200 Block of Hidalgo Street between the west right- of-way line of Eagle Pass Avenue and the Laredo Community College property line situated in the Western Division, City of Laredo, County of Webb, and providing for an effective date.
Motion to table.
Moved: Cm. Rendon Second: Cm. Garza For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
12. Closing as a public easement the south one half section of New York Avenue between Reynolds and O’kane Streets, situated in the Eastern Division, City of Laredo, County of Webb, Texas, and providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
13. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a ground lease with Nextel WIP Lease Corporation, a Delaware Corporation, dba Nextel Partners, for ground space at 1902 Lafayette, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, and being more fully described in Exhibit “A” of lease agreement, to construct on such premises and equipment building and self- supporting type tower (“Tower”), more fully described in Exhibit “C” of the lease agreement, for the purpose of providing cell services and for co-locations, if provided by Landlord, and related equipment building for use in connection with its communication business. Term of the lease is five (5) years commencing October 3, 2006 and ending October 2, 2011, with an option for four (4) successive renewal terms of five (5) years. The annual base rent shall be $15,000.00 each year during the term of the lease and will be increased by five percent (5%) on each anniversary of the commencement date, providing for an effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
14. Amending chapter 19 Motor Vehicle and Traffic, Article VIII, Stopping, Standing or Parking, Section 19-360, Parking Meters, to revise Section (a) and increase the existing two-hour parking time limit to four-hours for all parking meters located north of Houston Street, east of Santa Maria Avenue, west of San Eduardo Avenue, and south of Scott Street, providing for severability, publication, and effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
Motion to waive the final reading of Ordinances 2006-O-225, 2006-O-226, 2006-O-227, 2006-O-228, 2006-O-229, 2006-O-230, 2006-O-231, 2006-O-232, 2006-O-233, 2006-O-236, 2006-O-237, 2006-O-238, 2006-O-239, 2006-O-240, 2006-O- 241, and 2006-O-242.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
15. 2006-O-225 Adopting the Proposed Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 by appropriating the proposed revenues, expenditures and balances reported therein for the year beginning October 1, 2006 and ending September 30, 2007, consistent with the financial plan described in said Annual Budget; and authorizing the City Manager to implement said Annual Budget. (As amended)
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2006-O-225.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-226 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for granite, marble, tile & porcelain sales and storage on Lot 1, Block 666, Eastern Division, located at 4119 McPherson Road; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the conditional use permit.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2006-O-226.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-227 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 15, Block 42, Las Americas Subdivision, Unit 3, located at 2100 Ejido Avenue from R-1A (Single-Family Residential Reduced Area District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2006-O-227.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-228 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 4, 5, and 6, Block 1372, Eastern Division, located at 2395-2 Saunders Avenue, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District); providing for publication and effective date. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial of the zone change.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2006-O-228.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-229 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for multi-family residential on Lots 4, 5, and 6, Block 921, Eastern Division, located at 1719 Cortez Street; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the conditional use permit.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2006-O-229.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-230 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Conditional Use Permit for an adult day care on Lot 1, Block 4, Concord Hills Community Subdivision Phase II, located at 601 Concord Hills Boulevard; providing for publication and effective date. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the zone change.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2006-O-230.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-231 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Fleet Management budget by appropriating $300,000.00 for both revenues and expenditures for the purchase of fuels. Funding is available in the respective department budgets.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2006-O-231.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-232 Amending section 12-2 [Fire Protection Code] of Chapter 12 [Fire Prevention and Protection] of the Code of Ordinances to adopt the 2006 Edition of the International Fire Code; and amending Section 12-6 [Life Safety Code 101 and Handbook] to adopt the 2006 Edition of the Life Safety Code 101 and Handbook; and amending Section 12-4 [Penalties for Violations] to provide that the penalties apply to all provisions of Article I of Chapter 12; and providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2006-O-232.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-233 Amending Section 12-81 [Purpose and Schedule] of Article IV [Fire Prevention Fees] of Chapter 12 [Fire Prevention & Protection] of the Code of Ordinances to revise and increase the fees for inspection services; and section 12-82 thereof to increase the fees for secondary inspections; and providing for publication and an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2006-O-225.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-234 Amending Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinance in order to adopt the 2006 version of three codes, and adoption of three others, to-wit: 1. Adopting the 2006 edition of the International Building Code by amending section 7-2 and 7-2; 2. Adopting the 2006 edition of the International Mechanical Code, by amending section 7-4 3. Adoption the 2006 edition of the International Residential Code by amending section 7-7 4. Adopting the 2006 edition of the International Property Maintenance code by adding new section 7-8; 5. Adopting the International Energy Conservation Code by adding section 7-9; 6. Adopting the 2006 edition of the International Existing Building Code, by adding new section 7-10; 7. Increasing the reinspection fee from twenty dollars to fifty dollars and providing for an effective date. (As amended)
Motion to postpone.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-235 Amending Chapter 25 (Plumbing)of the Code of Ordinance in order to adopt the 2006 version of some code, and adoption of two others, to-wit: 1. Amending Section 25-3 to adopt the 2006 edition of the International Plumbing Code; 2. Adding new section 25-6 (International Fuel Gas Code Adopted), thereby adopting the 2006 edition of the International Fuel Gas Code; and 3. Adding new section 25-7 (International Private Sewage Disposal Code) thereby adopting the 2006 edition of the International Private Sewage Disposal Code, and increasing the re-inspection fee from twenty dollars to fifty dollars and providing for and effective date. (As amended)
Motion to postpone.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-236 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2005-06 annual budget by authorizing the City Manager to accept, execute and appropriate revenues and expenditures for the Local Public Health System-Office of Public Health Practices (OPHP) grant in the amount of $306,835.00 from the Texas Department of State Health Services, and amending the Full-Time Equivalent positions (FTEs) for the City of Laredo Health Department. The term period for the grant is from September 1, 2006, through August 31, 2007.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2006-O-236.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2006-O-237 Amending Chapter 13, Food and Food Products, Article II, Food Products Establishments, Section 13-58, Issuance of Food Handler’s Certificates, Division 3 – Employees of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances by adding section (f) to establish an on-site food service sanitation training and to establish a fee of $250.00 per site as all other fees remain in effect; and providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2006-O-237.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-238 Amending Chapter 6, Animal and Fowl, Article II, Rabies Control, Sec. 6-21, Immunization required for dogs and cats of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances to establish a rabies vaccination fee of ten dollars ($12.00) to assist with the operations of the Animal Control and Rabies Prevention Services; and providing for publication and effective date. (As amended)
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2006-O-238 with correction to replace the word “ten” with the word “twelve”.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-239 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Airport Construction Budget to recognize additional revenues from a grant received from the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Discretionary Grant being Grant Project No. 3-48-0136-49-06 in the amount of $7,500,000.00 to rehabilitate Phase 2 of the General Aviation Apron, construct Phase 2 of the N.E. Cargo Apron, construct cargo pads at the Laredo International Airport and acquire land and appropriating said grant revenue and local match to the appropriate expenditure accounts and authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget amendment. The local match of five (5) percent in the amount of $394,737.00 is available in the Airport Construction Fund-Land Reimbursable Account (Rash Tract).
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2006-O-239.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-240 Authorizing the City Manager to execute an Easement and Underground Service Agreement Document WR#5647116 with American Electric Power (AEP) consisting of approximately 276.00 square foot tract of land for a 12 foot wide AEP easement out of Block 18, of the plat of the Laredo Airport, recorded in Volume 5, Page 1, of the plat records of Webb County, Texas, for the installation of electrical facilities at 4608 Daugherty at the Laredo International Airport; providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2006-O-240.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-241 Repealing City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2-Administration, Article II- Departments, Officers and Employees, Division 1-Generally, Sec. 2-17-Division of Departments; providing for severability, repeal all laws in conflict, and an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2006-O-241.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2006-O-242 Providing for an adoption of a tax rate of $0.637000 per $100 value with a Maintenance and Operation rate of $0.513745 per $100 and an Interest and Sinking fund rate of $0.123255 per $100 value and for the levy and the collection of General and Special ad valorem taxes for the City of Laredo for Tax Year 2006 and Fiscal Year 2006-2007. (As amended and subject to approval of Motion #18)
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2006-O-242.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 X. RESOLUTIONS
16. 2006-R-085 Accepting the donation of one utility easement from Delfina Z. O’Donnell for the extension of water and sewer services line to the San Carlos Subdivision, Phase I. This being strip of land 15 feet in width, containing 1,976.42 square feet or 0.05 acres, more or less, over and across Lot 1, Block 2 called to contain 1.2738 acres in a plat entitled “San Carlos Subdivision, Phase I”, recorded in Volume 4, Page 34, Plat Records, Webb County, Texas; and described by metes and bounds and survey attached as Exhibits A and B.
Motion to approve Resolution 2006-R-085.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 17. 2006-R-092 Authorizing the use of surplus proceeds from the City of Laredo-Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations (PPFCO), Series 2003, in the amount of $25,914.00 for the purchase of toll equipment.
Motion to approve Resolution 2006-R-092.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XI. MOTIONS
18. To provide that property taxes be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.637000 per $100.00 value with a Maintenance and Operation rate of $0.513745 per $100.00 value and an Interest and Sinking fund rate of $0.123255 per $100.00 value and for the levy and the collection of General and Special ad valorem taxes for the City of Laredo for Tax Year 2006 and Fiscal Year 2006-2007.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 19. Approving monthly adjustments to the tax roll. The amounts to be adjusted for the month of August 2006, represents an increase of $4,386.69. These adjustments are determined by Webb County Appraisal District and by court orders.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 20. Consideration to award contract FY06-128 to the low bidder, Western Data Systems, San Antonio, Texas in the amount of $48,288.35 for the purchase of a Global Positioning Satellite Surveying Equipment System for the Engineering Department. Funding is available in the department’s budget.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 21. Consideration to award contract number FY06-0122 to the low bidder, Hurd’s Custom Machinery, Harrisburg, OR, in the total amount of $31,000.00 for the purchase of a bomb containment transport trailer for the Police Department. Funding is available in the Police Homeland Security grant budget.
Motion to approve |