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CITY OF LAREDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING M2007-R-07 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 APRIL 2, 2007 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 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 Cynthia Collazo, Acting City Manager Horacio De Leon, Assistant City Manager Jerry Cain, Assistant City Attorney
Motion to excuse Cm. Michael Landeck.
Moved: Cm. Chavez Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
IV. MINUTES
Approval of the minutes of October 20, 2006, October 21, 2006 and November 17, 2006.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Recognitions
None.
Communiqués
Mayor Salinas sent his condolences to the Adolfo Gutierrez family and to the Pepe Treviño family and asked for a moment of silence.
Cm. Garza requested a moment of silence for Francisco Javier Sanchez, Jr. who was a student at LBJ High School.
Cm. Garza mentioned that Francisco Javier Sanchez, Jr. was an athlete for LBJ High School and reported on the condition of the other students that were with him at the time of the accident. He thanked City staff for picking up 5,160 lbs. of trash all along highway 83 corridor. In addition he thanked the Wal-Mart employees, Constable Ruben Reyes, Officer Miguel Villarreal, Officer Hector Villarreal, Laredo Community College students, Webb County Juvenile Probation Department and the Community Volunteers for their assistance.
Cm. Garcia expressed his expressed his condolences to the families as well. He reported that there will be a Keep Laredo Beautiful event on April 14, 2007 and the registration will take place at Wal Mart. He stated that the clean up will take place on Loop 20 and Clark Street and any one interested should call Lynn Nava at Keep Laredo Beautiful. He added that he had just returned from a meeting with State Senator Judy Zaffirini in Austin, Texas to discuss several issues about the $11,000,000 in funding for the colonias.
Cm. Amaya wished all Laredoans a safe and Happy Easter.
Cm. Rendon mentioned that it was an honor for him to represent the Mayor and City Council for Library Week at the Laredo Independent School District.
Cm. Belmares wished everyone a happy and safe Easter. He added that Cm. Amaya is having a steak sale for his scholarship fund.
Cm. Chavez mentioned that his niece, Erika Lopez, will be having an event to cover some of the costs associated with the tragic accident involving the students from LBJ High School.
Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez reported on a recent trip to Oklahoma City and Little Rock, Arkansas. He stated that it was very informative in reference to creating attractions for tourism in Laredo. He mentioned that he will have a report along with photos at the next City Council meeting.
Mayor Salinas reported on his trip to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Little Rock, Arkansas. He mentioned that they stopped for one day at Oklahoma City to see if they could use it as a model for the River Vega Plan. He stated that they then went to Little Rock Arkansas to see different areas of the city. He added that from there they went to Guadalajara, Mexico to try to attain air service to Mexico. He added that the Office of Tourism in Guadalajara, Jalisco is committed to the marketing of the City of Laredo and we will take full advantage of that. He also mentioned that he is also looking into air service to Mexico City and Torreon, Coahuila. He emphasized that he is committed and is obligated to ensure that the integrity and reputation of Laredo is protected. He mentioned Jessica Simpson’s recent visit and donation of a van to an orphanage in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas which did not get as much publicity as Bill Maher and Dan Rather’s report on the City of Laredo and Nuevo Laredo. Finally, he thanked the volunteers who helped raise close to $5,000 for the Laredo Animal Shelter.
Citizen comments
Citizens are required to fill out a witness card and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted. There is a time limit of three minutes per speaker.
Rauldel Garza, Vice President of Merchants Holding Company Laredo Town Center, spoke on the development of an 89 acre shopping center across the airport terminal on Loop 20. He expressed his gratitude to the City for their support. He mentioned that the shopping center will have 650,00 square feet of retail shopping space and will generate over $4,000,000 in sales and property tax on an annual basis. He added that up to 1,300 jobs will be created. He assured City Council that they are following Federal guidelines as to the wet lands mitigation. He noted that they have also complied with the Texas Commission on Environment Quality inspections and with the City’s Environmental Department as well. Finally, he expressed his concern and commitment to the city.
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
a. Appointment by Council Member Mike Garza of Marcos Moreno to the Airport Advisory Committee.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
b. Appointment by Council Member Mike Garza of Albert Moreno to the Board of Adjustments.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Rendon For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
VII. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Request by Council Member Gene Belmares
1. Motion to instruct the City Manager to open discussions with Regional Land Management Services, LTD for a possible venture for a municipal landfill.
Motion to postpone.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Garza For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
B. Request by Mayor Pro Tempore Juan Ramirez
1. Discussion with possible action on requesting bids for the vending of food items in designated downtown areas.
Miguel Pescador, Parks and Recreation Department Director, reported that the motion made and approved by Council on November 2006 allowed additional vendors in the downtown areas and it did not specify “paletas”. He added that it allows vendors to be designated in different corners. He noted that Farragut Street and Flores Avenue, Lincoln Street and Convent Avenue, and Hidalgo Street and Convent Avenue were added to the present ordinance. He reported that he is currently working on a proposal for an RFP to solicit vendors for the corners just mentioned and will come back to City Council at the first City Council meeting in May.
2. Discussion with possible action on funding the advertising for the 5 de Mayo Celebration provided by the Avenida San Bernardo Association.
Mayor Pro Tempore presented: Bob Zachariah, Laredo Hotel and Lodging Association; Brian DeLeon, Laredo Hotel and Lodging Association; Carolina Alfaro, Laredo Hotel and Lodging Association; Sandra Rocha Taylor, Pan American Courts and Avenida San Bernardo Association; Jorge Vega, Avenida San Bernardo Association; and Juan Reynosa, Laredo Hotel and Lodging Association.
Bob Zachariah reported that the Laredo Hotel and Lodging Association will join with Avenida San Bernardo Association to have a 5 de Mayo Celebration to bring tourism to Laredo. He mentioned that the streets will be closed and there will be music from 6:00 pm to 12:00 pm. He also mentioned that vendors will be able to sell their products. He stated that Pro 8 News and BMP Radio will promote the 5 de Mayo event. Finally, he asked the City Council for $8,000 in funding.
The following announcement was handed out to City Council:
Cinco de mayo en la Avenida May 5, 2007 Avenida San Bernardo, Laredo, Texas
§ Introducing Festivals en la Avenida 1. Cinco de mayo en la Avenida 2. Diez de Septiemre en la Avenida 3. Navidad en la Avenida
§ Revitalization of an important city street § Rejuvenation-quality of life § Brand Awareness-Avenida San Bernardo § Long Term Economic Impact 1. Bus tours from San Antonio…Hill Country & beyond 2. Mexico § Welcome Back to Laredo…a new town…a fun place…friendlier
Blasita Lopez, Laredo Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Acting Director, reported that advertising in San Antonio and Austin are currently being done for the Cinco de Mayo event. She added that promotions in other markets are being looked into as well. She indicated that she will investigate the possible use of the Tax Occupancy fund to help fund the event.
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Public hearing allowing interested persons to comment on the proposed amendment to the 2004 and 2005 Consolidated One-Year Action Plans by reprogramming 30th Action Year (AY) Community Development Block Grant funds of $200,000.00 and 31st AY CDBG funds of $300,000.000 by eliminating the funding for the East Side Sports Complex Project and allocating these funds for the proposed East Laredo Drainage Acquisition Project.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending Article IX [Swimming Pools] of Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances in order to provide for regulation of private swimming pools and providing for fines from $500.00 to $2,000.00 for violation of these new regulations relating to private swimming pools and spas; and providing for publication and an effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Rendon For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
James Arthur requested that there be an amendment to this ordinance being considered. He recommended that the ordinance be amended to deal with only new construction and have all non-permitted pools comply immediately and/or/in addition to comply at the change of ownership. He also suggested that new construction or existing pools would have a grace period to comply with the new ordinance. He gave the Council copies of ordinances from other municipalities.
Braulio Gloria, mentioned that the handout includes five different ordinances from across the state and include the cities of: Austin, Arlington, Corpus Christi and Houston. He mentioned that his main concern is child safety.
Imelda Gloria Arthur thanked the Mayor and City Council for allowing her to speak. She stressed the importance of protecting children and recommended new and existing pools comply with this ordinance.
Cesar Cantu, representing Pools by Aqua Design, stated that his concern is who will be liable for this ordinance. He reported that the Texas Legislation is currently discussing this issue and the City should wait for the outcome. Finally, he stressed that safety is his primary concern.
Edward Camina, owner of E.C. Pools, reported that the current law includes having a safety latch and an alarm. He stated that this should be enough. He added that if the cost of the fence is more expensive than the pool, he will not be able to sell the pool.
Cm. Garza stated that his concern is the actual verbiage used. He stated that the public hearing does not mention an isolation fence.
Cm. Chavez suggested removing the fees and fines mentioned in the ordinance.
Motion to close the public hearing and re-notice with proper verbiage and bring back to public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
4. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo 2006-2007 Annual Budget by appropriating expenses in the amount of $5,300,000.00 by drawing down the opening balance for water rights acquisitions.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council IX. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
5. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a supplemental lease agreement with the General Services Administration of certain properties as described therein for the construction of the Santa Ursula connector, in return for a grant of an easement by the City to GSA of a section of Convent Street, which supplemental agreement is attached as Exhibit A; and 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute an easement to the GSA of a 4,992 sq. ft. section of Convent Street for improvements to the Customs facility at International Bridge No. 1, and the form of said easement is shown on Exhibit B attached; and 3. This ordinance shall take effect on date of passage.
Introduction Ordinance: City Council X. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
Motion to waive the final reading of Ordinances 2007-O-045, 2007-O-58, 2007-O59, 2007-O-60.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
6. 2007-O-045 Approving the public sale of a tract of land containing 88.6913-acres, more or less, legally described as Lot Numbers One (1), Two (2), and Three (3), in Block Number Two (2), Laredo International Airport Passenger Terminal Subdivision, as per Plat recorded in Volume 16, pages 45-47, Webb County Plat Records and authorizing the City Manager to execute all conveyance documents to sole bidder Laredo Town Center, L.P. in the amount of $15,865,000.00; the Laredo Town Center bid offer is subject to the closing being held sixty (60) days after City Council award of the sale instead of the thirty (30) days specified in the bid specifications, and further contingent upon Laredo Town Center receiving clear title to the subject property, and providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2007-O-045.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-058 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Bridge System Fund by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $910,000.00. The funds will be transferred from General Fund for the Bridge I Canopy Project.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2007-O-058.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-059 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Special Fire Grant Budget to appropriate grant revenues and expenses from the 2006 State Homeland Security Grant Sub-Recipient agreement between the City of Laredo and the Texas Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $107,314.43. In addition, the acceptance and appropriation of the State Homeland Security grant through the State Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program in the amount of $204,077.17. The total amount appropriated from the State Homeland Security program will be $311,391.60. Equipment received through the grant agreement will be used for the City’s Fire and Police Departments. The appropriation of the said grant revenue and expenditures will account for grant proceeds and equipment purchased through the grant and authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget amendment. The above said grant requires no in kind matching funds.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2007-O-059.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2007-O-060 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 2.02 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located at the East end of Basswood Drive, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing for severability and for an effective date and publication.
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2007-O-060.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XI. RESOLUTIONS
7. 2007-R-027 Authorizing the City Manager to apply submit an application to the U. S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Accelerant Detection Canine Program (ADCP) for a canine unit for the Laredo Fire Department and authorizing the City Manager therein enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the City of Laredo Fire Department.
Motion to approve Resolution 2007-R-027.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XII. MOTIONS
8. Consideration for approval of acceptance of the Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements Phase I – Piedra China Street/Texas/Milmo Avenue Area in South Laredo and approval of final payment in the amount of $26,622.40 to ALC Construction, L.L.C., Laredo, Texas. Final construction contract amount is $271,228.00. Funding is available in the Waterworks 97 Bond Issue & Sewer 2003 Bond Issue – Texas/Milmo/Piedra China Project.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 9. Consideration to exercise the renewal option for one additional year for contract number FY06-055 to vendor, Cantu Electric, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated annual amount of $3400,000.00 for the furnishing of materials, machinery, equipment, labor and all other services necessary for the maintenance of street lights (not maintained by AEP-CPL) and the traffic signal lights throughout the city. The contract includes electrical service for traffic signals and street lights and for installation, construction, and underground work, for new and/or upgraded traffic signals and for the installation and maintenance of street lights. This contract also contains provisions for the City departmental electrical service projects and repairs. Funding is available in the General Fund Traffic Safety Budget, Capital Improvement Fund, 2006 C.O. and Airport Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 10. Consideration to exercise the renewal option for one additional year for contract number FY06-059 to vendor, Cantu Electric, Laredo, Texas, in the base annual amount of $47,730.00 for the maintenance of illumination systems along IH 35, Loop 20, Milo I, Milo II and FM 1472 for a term of one year. The contract vendor will be required to maintain, repair, and/or replace the various appurtenances related to the existing roadway assemblies. Funding is available in the Traffic Safety Budget.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 11. Consideration to award contract number FY07-071 to the low bidder BWI Company, Schulenburg, Texas in the estimated amount of $25,000.00 for providing rye, bermuda seeds, fertilizer and paper block for mulching for the Parks and Recreation Department. The term of this contract will be for a six month period and may be extended for an additional six month period upon mutual consent of both parties. All items will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Parks and Recreation Department budget and construction projects.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 12. Consideration to award contract FY07-043 to the low bidder Vulcan Construction Materials, San Antonio, Texas in the estimated amount of $193,050.00 for the purchase of rock (limestone) asphalt premix. The term of this contract is for one year period and is subject to the availability of funds. These materials are purchased on an as needed basis utilizing the Public Works Department, Utilities Department and construction project budgets.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 13. Consideration to award contract to Coban Research and Technologies, Inc., Stafford, Texas for the purchase of fifty four (54) mobile data terminals with camera system in the total amount of $581,439.00 through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments cooperative purchasing program. These will be installed on the fifty four (54) new police sedans scheduled for delivery. Funding is available in the 2006 Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation bond proceeds and Police Trust Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 14. Consideration to authorize the purchase of two (2) diesel engine backup generators for the Fire Department from Waukesha-Pearce Industries, Houston, Texas, through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC) cooperative purchasing program in the total amount of $48,972.66. Funding is available in the 2006 Public Property Finance Contractual Obligation bond proceeds.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 15. Consideration to approve the purchase of one (1) New iSeries, AS400 9046-520 P10, OS400 Production Software License (WebFOCUS) to facilitate the Budget Department to provide the budget in electronic format with drilldown capability. Fee includes Software, 1st year maintenance, and installation and configuration services in a total amount not to exceed $84,000.00. Funding is available in the Information Technology and Support Services and Budget Department budgets.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 16. Consideration to award contract FY07-064 to Resource Recycling Services, Ingleside, Texas, for the collection, transportation, and disposal services for used automotive motor oil and filters from City of Laredo - Do-It Yourself Centers, Fleet Maintenance Division and the Transit System. The term of this contract will be for a one year period with an option to extend this contract for two, one year terms. The City will be paid $0.75/gal for used motor oil and there will no charge for the other services. The last contract period the City was paid $0.33/gal. Funds will be deposited in the respective department’s revenue account.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 17. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the purchase of 1000 acre/feet per annum municipal water rights from Santa Cruz Irrigation District No. 15 for the sum of $1,600,000.00. Funding is available in the Water Availability Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council hereby reserves the right to go into executive session at any time during this public meeting, if such is requested by the City Attorney or other legal counsel for the City, pursuant to his or her duty under Section 551.071(2) of the Government Code, to consult privately with his or her client on an item on the agenda, or on a matter arising out of such item.
18. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 (1) (A) of the Texas Government Code to consult with attorneys representing the City of Laredo regarding pending appeal of the Open Meetings Act law suit of Martha Escamilla, Maria Gloria Gonzalez, and Webb County, Texas, vs. the City of Laredo, Cause No. 2004- CVQ000450-D2, in the 111th District Court, Webb County, Texas and return to open session for possible action.
Motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 (1) (A) of the Texas Government Code to consult with attorneys representing the City of Laredo regarding pending appeal of the Open Meetings Act law suit of Martha Escamilla, Maria Gloria Gonzalez, and Webb County, Texas, vs. the City of Laredo, Cause No. 2004- CVQ000450-D2, in the 111th District Court, Webb County, Texas and return to open session for possible action.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Rendon For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Cm. Amaya Cm. Garcia and Cm. Amaya did not go into Executive Session.
After Executive Session Mayor Salinas announced that no formal action was taken.
Motion to seize and stop all future litigation specific to this case and not exceed $45,000.00.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Belmares For: 4 Against: 0 Abstain: 1 Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez Cm. Amaya and Cm. Garcia were not present.
XIV. RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
Motion to recess as the Laredo City Council and convene as the Laredo Mass Transit Board.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 19. Consideration to award contract FY07-042 to GeoStats in Atlanta, Georgia in the amount of $59,967.00 for a System-Wide Boarding and Alighting Study for the City of Laredo-Laredo Transit Management, Inc., El Metro Bus System. Funding is available in the FTA Grant TX-438-1998 in the Transit System Fund.
Motion to postpone.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Ramirez Second: Cm. Garcia For: 5 Against: 2 Abstain: 0 Cm. Garza Cm. Chavez
XV. ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AND ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
Motion to adjourn as the Laredo Mass Transit Board and reconvene and adjourn as the Laredo City Council.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 XVI. ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF LAREDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING M2006-S-06 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS1110 HOUSTON STREETLAREDO, TEXAS 78040 APRIL 2, 2007 5:30 P.M.
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
I. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo fiscal year 2006-2007 Capital Improvement Fund Budget by appropriating $551,447.00 in revenues and expenses for related road improvements city wide. The revenues consist of a draw down of $420,000.00 from the opening balance and $131,447.00 in available funds from prior year reimbursements for various projects.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
II. RESOLUTION
2. 2007-R-028 Accepting the donation of a 1.447 acre (63,025 sq.ft), more or less, parcel of land from Four Winds, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership, for the construction of a water storage tower to serve the Cuatro Vientos Subdivision area. Said parcel being situated in R. H. Raines Survey 2149, Abstract 473, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, being out of that 50.00 acre tract of land owned by Laredo Four Winds, Ltd. as recorded in Volume 943, Pages 736-746, Webb County Deed Records; and being described on attached Exhibit A.
Motion to approve Resolution 2007-R-028.
Moved: Cm. Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
III. MOTION
3. Authorizing the City Manager to award a professional engineering contract to Carollo Engineers of Austin, Texas in the amount of $983,000.00. This contract will provide power reliability studies, preliminary design, final design, and bid phase services related to the expansion and upgrades for the Jefferson Water Treatment Plant. Funding is available in the 2006 Water Revenue Bond.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
4. Consideration for approval of change order no. 3 an increase of $16,372.50 for additional streets in need of repaving in District II to the construction contract with Cutler Repaving, Inc., Lawrence, Kansas, for the 2006-2007 Street Recycling Project (160 Blocks). Funding is available in the Maintenance of Lines.
Motion to approve.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council hereby reserves the right to go into executive session at any time during this public meeting, if such is requested by the City Attorney or other legal counsel for the City, pursuant to his or her duty under Section 551.071(2) of the Government Code, to consult privately with his or her client on an item on the agenda, or on a matter arising out of such item. V. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn. Time: 7:43 p.m.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Belmares For: 5 Against: 0 |