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CITY OF LAREDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING M2008-R-01 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 JANUARY 7, 2008 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 Michael Landeck, Council Member, District III Johnny Amaya, Council Member, District IV Johnny Rendon, Council Member, District V Gene Belmares, Mayor Pro Tem, District VI Juan Chavez, Council Member, District VII Juan Ramirez, Council Member, District VIII Gustavo Guevara, Jr., City Secretary Carlos Villarreal, City Manager Cynthia Collazo, Deputy City Manager Horacio De Leon, Assistant City Manager Jesus Olivares, Assistant City Manager Raul Casso, City Attorney
Motion to excuse Cm. Garcia.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Ramirez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
IV. MINUTES
None.
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Recognitions
a. Recognition of Shashi and Priya Vaswani for being named Laredoans of the Year.
This recognition will be rescheduled for the meeting of January 22, 2008.
b. Recognition of Luis Alvarez for his voluntary assistance as mechanic for the visitors and paisanos during the holidays.
Mayor Salinas and City Council publicly recognized Luis Alvarez for his unselfish mechanic work he performed during the holidays for paisanos.
c. Recognition of the Traffic Department for their assistance with the installation of the traffic signal at Loop 20 and Merida.
Cm. Garza reported that there was no greater issue for the residents along Loop 20 and Merida because of the accidents that had taken place at Loop 20 and Merida. The intersection was very dangerous and the residents are very excited about the installation of the traffic signal at Loop 20 and Merida.
Mayor Salinas and City Council recognized Roberto Murillo, Traffic Director, and the Laredo Traffic Department employees who were involved with this project. Mayor Salinas stated that the Traffic Department always performs their job in an expeditious manner.
Communiqués
Mayor Salinas asked for a moment of silence for Juanito Rodriguez who had passed away recently. He also thanked and congratulated City employees who worked on smoothing out Jacaman Road.
Cm. Garza advised that the United South High School Cheerleaders won National Championships for the non-tumbling division and Nixon High School came in second place. He wished everyone a happy and prosperous New Year for 2008. He continued to say that he is very happy to serve as Council Member of District I and enjoys working with his fellow Council Members. He noted that City staff held a successful town hall meeting in District I. He thanked volunteers that assisted him in the jacket and shoe give away noting that he issued over a hundred jackets and shoes in District I.
After eighteen years of service to TAMIU, Cm. Landeck announced his retirement from the TAMIU. He said that he would be able to serve the community in a larger capacity by retiring from the university.
Cm. Amaya said that he hoped that everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. He noted that he is in the last stretch of his second term adding that he will continue to work for the citizens of District IV and the City of Laredo. He listed pending projects from District IV including sidewalks, Zacate Creek connecting to the Dr. Cecelia May Moreno Park, sun shades throughout the district, the Ryan Elementary Walking Trail which is a joint project with District II, and the community center.
Cm. Rendon thanked City Staff for the completion of Jacaman Road before the holidays. He also offered the community a prosperous and health New Year. He offered his condolences to the family of a District V resident, Ambrosio Ambrose. He thanked fellow Council members for their support and hard work throughout the year.
Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares read a short letter from Cm. Garcia that read “I would like to wish everyone in District II and the City of Laredo a Happy New Year. He said that he would continue to work for a better Laredo.” Mayor Pro Tem continued by saying that Cm. Garcia always does a great job in working for his District, especially the Youth of Laredo. He said that his work with the Border Olympics, Sister Cities Youth Committee, and charitable organizations are a testament to his love for the community. He continued by saying that he hopes that everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. He voiced that the United Longhorns were able to honor Coach Sanchez for the United Longhorns who was selected to the Army All-American elite coaching staff for the team that played at the Alamo Dome. He expressed that the coach is a testament for the best that Laredo has to offer and that he does a phenomenal job with the students at United High School. He thanked the Mayor for all of the work that he has done in the year of 2007 and noted that he is looking forward to working with the Mayor and Council in 2008. He went on to congratulate City Departments for working hard and specifically mentioned the Fire Department who had to work extremely hard during the New Year.
Cm. Chavez said that he was glad to be back to Council after the holidays and added that he has a lot of exciting projects taking place in his District.
Cm. Ramirez wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. He said that he would continue to work hard for his District VIII.
Citizen comments
Miguel Regalado spoke on diverting the paisanos away from Laredo. He stated that he awaits their arrival due to his services and spoke against the diversion of the paisanos from Laredo.
Abraham Gonzalez spoke against diverting the paisanos from IH 35. He spoke on behalf of Taco Palenque.
Leon Oscar Ramirez Cortez, Motel owner, spoke against the idea of diverting the paisanos away from IH 35 and the downtown area.
Javier De Anda, Popeye’s Restaurant owner, spoke against the diverting the paisano traffic away from the City of Laredo.
VI. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Appointment by Council Member Dr. Michael Landeck of Rafael Martinez to the Board of Adjustments Committee.
Motion to approve the appointment.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Rendon For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
1. A. Request by Council Member Mike Garza 1. Providing discretionary funding for the replacement, repair and security of the military memorials that were vandalized.
Cm. Garza expressed his concerns for the replacement, repair and security of the military memorials that were vandalized.
Miguel Pescador, Parks and Recreation Director, advised that the cost estimate for the plaques would be $5,500. The camera and other repairs would be in addition to the $5,500.
Motion to approve the replacement of the three military memorials and take additional protective measures to avoid further vandalism not to exceed $10,000. Each Council Member agreed to pay $2,000 from their discretionary funds.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2. Discussion with possible action on a pay increase for the position of the Municipal Court Judge.
Cm. Garza reported that there had been a survey provided to City Council which advised that the Municipal Court Judge should receive a pay increase. He added that the pay increase would make the salary more comparable to local judges.
Motion to instruct staff to draft an ordinance to increase $12,000 or 18% for the Municipal Court Judge. Motion amended to read $100,000. Amendment was accepted by maker of motion and the second agreed.
Moved: Cm. Garza Second: Cm. Garcia For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
B. Request by Council Member Dr. Michael Landeck 1. Discussion with possible action on planning of transportation control and routes adjacent to international bridges - especially during high congestion periods.
Cm. Landeck stressed the importance of going into a very intensive planning process in one form or another for transportation control and routes adjacent to international bridges. He suggested the creation of a Blue Ribbon Committee composed of different businessman so they can take their time and plan a solution to the best of their abilities.
George Johnson, interested party, stated that he had appeared before City Council ten years ago on the same paisano issue. He expressed his satisfaction in the current Council’s decision to create a welcome camp for paisanos. He also said that the current Council approached local businessmen regarding paisanos; however, they no longer receive calls from the City for feedback.
Mayor Salinas advised that there is a lack of manpower for the welcome camp. He suggested creating ambassadors to assist in greeting the paisanos.
George Johnson gave several suggestions for the City to consider in welcoming the paisanos. He stressed the importance of accommodating the paisano travelers in all areas because they spend a lot of money in the community. He further encouraged City Council to consider including local merchants in their conversations regarding the issue. Finally, he thanked City Council for addressing the importance of this item.
Carlos Villarreal, City Manager, gave a comprehensive report on the vehicle crossings on the different bridges. He commented that the difference in crossings relies heavily on the nationalization of vehicles from bridge to bridge. He too stressed the importance of working with the Mexican side to accommodate the paisano travelers admitting that they do boost the City of Laredo economy. He said that the City of Laredo needs to work on the logistics of the travelers.
Cm. Landeck asked the Chief of Police to assert aggressive intervention in opening up additional intersections.
Motion to create a Blue Ribbon Committee or return to City Council for discussion on the creation of the Committee and how Council would like for it to be structured.
Moved: Cm. Landeck Second: Cm. Ramirez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
C. Request by Council Member Johnny Amaya
1. Discussion with possible action on installing shade canopy structures along Zacate Creek Linear parks.
Miguel Pescador, Parks & Recreation Director, said previously the Parks & Recreation Department had provided cost estimates for the Zacate Linear Park playground areas which total to approximately $58,000.
Motion to approve the use of District IV Discretionary funds for installing shade canopy structures along Zacate Creek Linear parks up to $35,000.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Ramirez For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2. Discussion with possible action to construct sidewalks on the following streets by using District V Discretionary Funds: * 900 Taylor – South Side * 1300 Price – South Side * 2200 San Leonardo – West Side * 4400 Hendricks – West Side * 500 Taylor – South * 2200 San Eduardo – West.
Motion to approve with amendment of changing 500 Taylor – South to 500 Lyon.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Chavez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 D. Request by Council Member Juan Ramirez 1. Status report on the Request for Proposals for the water park, with possible action. Miguel Pescador, Parks & Recreation Director, said that the he had provided information in the Friday packet. He noted that the Request for Proposals are due Thursday at 4 p.m. and that more than five companies have contacted him with additional questions. He said that he would return to Council for further instruction.
2. Discussion with possible action on the future convention center for the downtown area.
Miguel Pescador, Parks & Recreation Director, gave a comprehensive report on the future convention center for the downtown area. He submitted the following report which was presented to Council on November 22, 2004:
Financial Operations and Economic Impact Analysis of a New/Expanded Laredo Convention Center
Study Goals o & Methods
Typical measurements used to determine project feasibility:
Market Financial Economic spending Tax generation Costs/benefits/return on investment Intangible benefits/public good
Market Demand Conclusions
Associations SMERF Public/Consumer Shows Mexican Tradeshows/Exhibitions Other Events
Supportable Building Program & Community Requirements Building Program
40,000 square feet of exhibit space 18,000 square feet of ballroom space 15,000 square feet of meeting space\ Approximately 10,000 square feet of showroom/office space, “hybrid facility” concept
Community Requirements
Headquarters hotel with between 175 and 225 guestrooms located within close proximity to Center.
Estimated Financial Operating Results Upon Stabilization of Operations (2004$)
Operating Revenues:
Facility rent $462,000 Food Service (net) $242,000 Contract service/other $271,000 Total Operating Revenues $975,000
Operating Expenses:
Salaries and benefits $776,000 Contract labor $108,000 Utilities $174,000 Repair & Maintenance $ 55,000 General & Administrative $135,000 Supplies $ 64,000 Other $212,000 Total Operating Expenses $1,524,000
Net Operating Deficit (1) (549,000)
New Annual Direct Spending Upon Stabilization of Operations (2004$)
Total Direct Spending: $16,650,000
Hotel 25% Restaurant 34% Other 10% Local Transit 7% Retail 14% Entertainment 10%
New Annual Economic/Tax Impacts Upon Stabilization of Operations
Total Direct Spending $16,650,000
Total Output $26,800,000 Earnings $10,900,000 Employment 430 City Sales/Use Tax $280,000 City Hotel Occ. Tax $263,000 City Taxes $107,000
Cm. Ramirez noted that the City Council should decide what they want to do to keep Laredo the # 1 Inland Port in the World. He added that it has been three years since the City Council has considered the new and expanded Laredo Convention Center.
Cm. Garcia said that the City Council needs to place their priorities and commitments together so they can move forward.
Cm. Landeck pointed out that all the material for the convention center is outdated.
Carlos Villarreal, City Manager, said that he is ready to move forward with projects with direction from the City Council.
Motion to instruct staff to talk to the City of Laredo Financial Advisors and see what options the City of Laredo might have in going out for the request for proposals or reaching out to the private sector options for the convention center for the downtown area.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second: Cm. Landeck For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
3. Discussion with possible action on improving the front section of the Civic Center along San Bernardo Avenue.
Miguel Pescador, Parks & Recreation Director, submitted the following information:
Civic Center Grounds Proposed Improvements
Existing Costs – Option “A”
1) Walkways $17,550 Approximately 450 lf of 6’ wide stamped concrete
2) Lighting $6,000 Park security lighting only
3) Landscaping $8,500 To include shrubs and top soil
4) Park amenities $8,500 To include 8 park benches, 1 drinking fountain and 4 trash receptacles
5) Decorative water fountain $18,000 To include complete system and installation
6) Round planters $12,000 To be built around 10 existing trees to match existing
Total estimated cost $70,550
Civic Center Grounds Option “B”
1) Walkways (Approx. 450 If of 6’ regular concrete) $9,250 2) Concrete stamped (Approx. 8,500 sq. ft. of concrete stamped $55,250 3) Lighting (Parking security lighting only) $6,000 4) Landscaping (include shrubs and top soil) $8,500 5) Park amenities (8 park benches, 1 drinking fountain $ receptacles) $8,500 6) Decorative water fountain (complete system and installation) $15,000 7) Round planters (to be built around 10 existing trees to match) $12,000
Total estimated cost $114,550
Motion to approve the improvements of the front lawn capital improvement funds.
Moved: Cm. Ramirez Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Health Department Fiscal Year 2007-2008 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenses in the amount of $33,882.00 from the Serving Children and Adolescents in Need (SCAN), Inc., a partnership for services to be provided by the Department’s HIV Program of HIV outreach, HIV testing, pre and post test counseling and pre-treatment services for the term from January 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008; and amending the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 full time equivalent positions, by creating one (1) Health Educator position contingent upon availability of grant funds, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Rendon Second: Cm. Chavez For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Rendon Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council 3. Public hearing and introductory ordinance amending the City of Laredo Health Department Fiscal Year 2007-2008 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $175,979.00 from the Texas Department of State Health Services for continuation of the Department’s Tuberculosis Prevention & Control Federal Project for the period beginning January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract.
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. Rendon Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
4. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $19,050,000.00 with a local match of $1,496,480.00 and to amend the FY 2007-2008 Capital Grants fund by appropriating said funds for the proposed reconstruction of streets located within the truck route and various industrial parks.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Rendon Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Mayor Pro Tempore Belmares Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
5. Public hearing and introductory ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $4,091,400.00 with a local match of $359,626.39 and to amend the Fiscal Year 2007- 2008 Capital Grant Fund by appropriating said funds for the proposed construction of seven (7) new toll/inspection booths, to be located at the World Trade Bridge.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Rendon For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Rendon For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
VIII. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
6. Setting the new speed limit on the .236 miles section of FM 3338 located within the City limits of Laredo, Webb County, Texas, as defined in the Texas Department of Transportation Control Section Map 3532-02, as 60 MPH from 50 MPH, providing for the installation of appropriate signs to indicate new speed changes in the designated areas and providing for publication and effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
7. Amending the Community Development Department Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Full-Time Equivalent positions by creating one (1) full-time Noise Abatement Specialist position with benefits, in the Community Development Department, Real Estate Division, Noise Abatement Program. Funding is available through monetary grants received from the Federal Aviation Administration through its Airport Improvements Program Grants 40 and 47 Noise Abatement and Airport Construction Fund, respectively.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
IX. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
Motion to waive the final reading of ordinance # 2008-O-001, # 2008-O-002, # 2008-O- 003, # 2008-O-004, # 2008-O-005, # 2008-O-006, # 2008-O-007, # 2008-O-008, # 2008-O-009# 2008-O-010, # 2008-O-011, # 2008-O-012, # 2008-O-013, # 2008-O- 014, and # 2008-O-015.
Moved: Cm. Garcia Second: Cm. Amaya For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 8. 2008-O-001 Accepting a grant in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Texas Department of Transportation for enforcement of Impaired Driver Mobilization and amending the City of Laredo’s Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Annual Budget/Special Police in the amount of $25,000.00. This grant is for overtime salaries, including fringe benefits, and is funded 100% by the Texas Department of Transportation for a full year.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2008-O-001.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2008-O-002 Authorizing the City Manager to accept a donation from the family of Amanda G. and Jose Maria Guerra in the amount of $1,000.00 and amending and appropriating the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2007-2008 annual budget. Funds will be deposited in the Friends of the Library Fund and will be used to purchase books and DVDs about Alzheimer’s disease for the Main Library.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2008-O-002.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2008-O-003 Authorizing the City Manager to accept the Texas Department of Transportation Section 5307 Grant No. 51822F7052 for $667,123.00 and amending the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Transit Budget by increasing the State Operating Grant contribution and decreasing Transit Sales Tax match for operating expenses by $208,902.00.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2008-O-003.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2008-O-004 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Laredo Police Department and the United States Marshals Service (USMS), and to accept monetary reimbursement from the U. S. Department of Justice and U. S. Marshals Service for salary expenses not to exceed $15,572.00 annually per officer, incurred by the City of Laredo Police Department for the Fugitive Apprehension Task Force Operation; and amending the City of Laredo’s FY2007-08 budget in the amount of 75,000.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2008-O-004.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2008-O-005 Amending the City of Laredo Health Department Fiscal Year 2007-2008 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $145,933.00 of additional funds from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Health Department Public Health Preparedness and Epidemiology Program (Pandemic Influenza), for a total amount awarded of $377,542.00. The term is to be changed from ending on August 31, 2008 to end on July 31, 2008, and requesting to amend the approved full- time equivalent positions.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2008-O-005.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2008-O-006 Amending the City of Laredo Health Department Fiscal Year 2007-2008 annual budget by decreasing revenues to the total award amount of $23,227.00 from the Texas Department of State Health Services, with an in-kind amount of $17,421.00 from L.I.S.D. and expenditures to $40,648.00 for the continuation of the Health Department’s Abstinence Education Program, term from October 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2008-O-006.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2008-O-007 Accepting a grant in the amount of $20,829.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice and amending the City of Laredo’s Fiscal Year 2007-2008 annual budget in the amount of $20,829.00. This grant is part of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program which will pay for 50% of the total cost of all approved ballistic protective body armor. The grant period is valid through September 30, 2012.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2008-O-007.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2008-O-008 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 8, Block 2, Moreno Addition, located at 1820 Harding Avenue, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District); providing for an effective date and publication.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2008-O-008.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2008-O-009 Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning 4.85 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit “A”, located northwest of intersection of McPherson Road and Shiloh Drive, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for an effective date and publication.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2008-O-009.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2008-O-010 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Annual Budget for the Certificate of Obligation Series 2006 Fund by appropriating revenues and expenses in the amount of $290,746.00 which is derived by interest earnings of $115,746.00 and $175,000.00 from the Webb County Local Government and authorizing usage of $665,000.00 from the 2007 C.O. by deferring $555,000.00 from Independence Park and transferring $110,000.00 from District I Discretionary Funds in order to complete the funding for the El Eden Recreation Center.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2008-O-010.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
2008-O-011 Amending the City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy and Procedures Manual ( adopted by Resolution No. 95-R-068), together with the Addendum (Ordinance No. 97-O-020), by expanding the Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy and Procedure to include random testing of all those employees whose jobs fall within the expanded definition of safety sensitive positions; excluding Police and Fire Department civil service employees until such time as the Laredo International Association of Firefighters, Local 1390, and the Laredo Police Officer’s association (LPOA) accept the terms of this ordinance; providing that Police and Fire Department civil service employees shall remain subject to all provisions of the current City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy and Procedures Manual (Resolution No. 95-R-068), together with the Addendum (Ordinance No. 97-O-020); and inserting the policy in the City of Laredo’s Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2-“City Work Policies” creating Subdivision IX, “Drug and Alcohol”, beginning with Section Number 2-50.40; providing for severability and an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2008-O-011.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 2008-O-012 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease with the Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association, Inc., (W.B.C.A.) for approximately ten (10.0) acres of concrete ramp located on the West General Aviation parking ramp of the Air Operations Area to include City owned vacant non-aeronautical use land located at the Laredo International Airport for the purpose of hosting the 2008 W.B.C.A. Air Show. Lease term is for two (2) days commencing on February 16, 2008 and ending on February 17, 2008. City Council finds and declares that a valid public purpose would be served in setting the daily rental fee at $1.00; providing for an effective date.
Motion to adopt Ordinance # 2008-O-012.
Moved: Cm. Amaya Second: Cm. Garcia For: 7 |