CITY OF LAREDO
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
M97-R-04 FEBRUARY 3, 1997
I. CALL TO ORDER
With a quorum present Mayor Protem Casso called the meeting to order.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Protem Casso led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
IN ATTENDANCE:
JOSE R. PEREZ, COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT I
LOUIS H. BRINI, " , DISTRICT II
ALFONSO I. "PONCHO" CASSO, " , DISTRICT III
CECILIA MAY MORENO, " , DISTRICT IV
ELISEO VALDEZ, JR., " , DISTRICT V
JOE A. GUERRA, " , DISTRICT VI
MARIO GEORGE ALVARADO, " , DISTRICT VII
GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR., CITY SECRETARY
FLORENCIO PENA, INTERIM CITY MANAGER
JERRY CAIN, ASST. CITY ATTORNEY
Motion to excuse Cw. Montalvo due to illness and Mayor Ramirez due to out-of-
town business commitment.
Moved : Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
(Cw. Moreno was not present)
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2. City Council Meeting of January 20, 1997
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cw. Moreno was not present and Mayor Protem Casso was chairing the
meeting.
Cw. Moreno arrived at 5:40 p.m.
V. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES
3. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a lease with Texas Migrant
Council (CCMS) for approximately 883 square feet of office space
constituting Suite No. 5 of Building #134 located at 4603 Maher Avenue.
Lease term is for ten (10) months commencing February 1, 1997 and ending
November 30, 1997 and may be extended for two (2) terms of one (1) year
each ending November 30, 1998 and November 30, 1999. Monthly rent shall
be $679.91 and will be adjusted annually during the primary and extension
terms of this lease according to changes in the Consumer Price Index.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
4. Authorizing the City Manager to execute two leases with Southwestern Bell
Mobile Systems for an antenna installation lease at the water tanks
located on McPherson Avenue and at the Laredo International Airport.
1. Terms of the leases are for fifteen (15) years commencing on February
XX, 1997 and ending February XX, 2012.
2. Annual rent shall be $7,200.00 payable in advance, and will be adjusted
annually during the term of the lease according to changes in the
consumer price index, providing for effective date.
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
VI. FINAL READINGS
Motion to waive the final reading of ordinances #97-O-031, #97-O-032, #97-O-33,
#97-O-034, #97-O-037, #97-O-038, #97-O-039, #97-O-040, #97-O-041, and #97-O-042.
Moved : Cm. Bruni
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
5. 97-O-031 Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas
General Obligation Bonds, Series 1997, in the amount of
$5,830,000.00 for the purpose of constructing and permanently
equipping three fire stations; constructing and installing and
equipping a fire training tower and training facility; and all
other matters related thereto. (City Council)
Noe Hinojosa of Estrada-Hinojosa & Company made the presentation
to the council and announced the lowest bids for the bonds.
Motion to approve Ordinance #97-O-031 and awarding the low bidder
of Smith-Barney with a Net Interest Rate of 5.471940%.
Moved : Cw. Moreno
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
6. 97-O-032 Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas
combination tax and waterworks system revenue certificates of
obligation, Series 1997-A, in the principal amount of $2,860,000
for the purpose of paying all or a portion of the City's
contractual obligations for improvements and extensions to the
City's Waterworks System and for paying legal, fiscal, and
engineering fees in connection with this project and other
matters relating thereto. (City Council)
Motion to approve Ordinance #97-O-032 and award the low bid to
Legg Mason with a Net Interest Rate of 5.482725%.
Moved : Cw. Moreno
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
7. 97-O-033 Ordinance, as amended, authorizing the issuance of City of
Laredo, Texas combination tax and revenue certificates of
obligation, Series 1997-B, in the principal amount of $3,660,000
for the purpose of paying all or a portion of the city's
contractual obligation for the acquisition of fire trucks and
related equipment; acquisition of library equipment and
construction of improvements at new main library; purchase and
acquisition of material recycling facility from Southern
Sanitation Services, Inc.; and for paying legal, fiscal,
architectural, and engineering fees in connection with such
projects; and other matters relating thereto. (City Council)
Motion to approve Ordinance #97-O-033 and to award the low bid to
Rausher-Pierce at a Net Interest Rate of 4.674203%.
Moved : Cw. Moreno
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
8. 97-O-034 Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's Special Police Program
1996/1997 budget in the amount of $236,457.00 for a Local Law
Enforcement Block Grants Program from the U.S. Department of
Justice for the first year funding of this grant for the period
of October 1, 1996 through September 30, 1997, and authorizing
the Interim City Manager to implement said budget. (City Council)
Motion to approve Ordinance #97-O-034.
Moved : Cw. Moreno
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
9. 97-O-037 Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for
gas extraction facility to Sonat Exploration Company for a 2.75
acre tract out of Porcion 36, Abstract 473, as further described
by metes and bounds, located West of Hwy. 83, south of Masterson
Road, and east of Riverside Subdivision, known as the Sonat-L.A.
Wright No. 7 Well, of the City of Laredo; providing for
publication and effective date. (Jose R. Perez)
Motion to approve Ordinance #97-O-037.
Moved : Cw. Moreno
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
10. 97-O-038 Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a
gas extraction facility to Sonat Exploration Company for a 2.75
acre tract out of Porcion 36, Abstract 473, as described by metes
and bounds, located west of Hwy. 83 and the South Laredo Sewer
Treatment Plant, known as the Sonat-L.A. Wright No. 14 Well, of
the City of Laredo; providing for publication and effective date.
(Jose R. Perez)
Motion to approve Ordinance #97-O-038.
Moved : Cw. Moreno
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
11. 97-O-039 Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning the west 1/3 of Lot 7 and the east 1/3 of Lot
8, Block 1991, Eastern Division, located at 3206 Ash Street, from
B-3 (Community Business District) to R-3 (Mixed Residential
District); providing for publication and effective date.
(Louis H. Bruni)
Motion to approve Ordinance #97-O-039.
Moved : Cw. Moreno
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
12. 97-O-040 Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 25.3348 acres out of Porcion 28, Abstract 241,
as described by metes and bounds, located on the southside of US
59 and immediately south of the Heritage Park Subdivision, from
R-1A (Single-Family Reduced Area District) to R-1-MH (Single
Family Manufactured Housing District); providing for publication
and effective date. (Louis H. Bruni)
Motion to approve Ordinance #97-O-040.
Moved : Cw. Moreno
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
13. 97-O-041 Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance (Map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning 26.9405 acres out of Porcion 18, Abstract 591,
as described by metes and bounds, located West of FM 1472 at the
end of Killam Industrial Boulevard, from AG (Agricultural
District) and M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to R-1A (Single
Family Reduced Area District); providing for publication and
effective date. (Mario G. Alvarado)
Motion to approve Ordinance #97-O-041.
Moved : Cw. Moreno
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
14. 97-O-042 Ordinance amending the zoning ordinance (map) of the City of
Laredo by rezoning lots 9 and 10, Block 111, Western Division,
located at 817 San Dario Avenue, from B-1 (Limited Business
District) to B-3 (Community Business District); providing for
publication and effective date. (Consuelo Montalvo)
Motion to approve Ordinance #97-O-042.
Moved : Cw. Moreno
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
VII. RESOLUTIONS
15. 97-R-004 Accepting 18.0 acres of land included in Block 21, Lot 1 River
Oaks Park Subdivision from the Killam Development Corporation for
use as park and open space, subject to the terms of an existing
two year lease, and granting credit against park dedication
requirements in future development. the lease may be terminated
with 180 days notice by either the city or the lessee.
Motion to approve Resolution #97-R-004.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
16. 97-R-012 Authorizing the Interim City Manager of the City of Laredo to
accept an allocation of FY95 redirected funds from the Texas
Historical Commission's Certified Local Government Program in the
amount of $4,004.00, and authorizing the Interim City Manager to
execute the necessary documents.
Motion to approve Resolution #97-R-012.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
17. 97-R-014 Authorizing the issuance of a drilling permit to drill and
operate a gas extraction well on a 2.75 acre tract out of Porcion
36, Abstract 473, as further described by metes and bounds on
attached Exhibit "A", located west of U.S. Hwy 83 and the South
of Masterson Road, East of Riverside Subdivision, known as Sonat
-L.A. Wright No. 7 Well, of the City of Laredo; providing for
publication and effective date.
Motion to approve Resolution #97-R-014.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
18. 97-R-015 Authorizing the issuance of a drilling permit to drill and
operate a gas extraction well on a 2.75 acre tract out of Porcion
36, Abstract 473, as further described by metes and bounds on
attached Exhibit "A", located west of U.S. Hwy 83 and the South
Laredo Sewer Treatment Plant, known as Sonat -L.A. Wright No.
14 Well, of the City of Laredo; providing for publication and
effective date.
Motion to approve Resolution #97-R-015.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
19. 97-R-016 Supporting the re-establishment of an Elks Lodge in Laredo.
Motion to approve Resolution #97-R-016.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
VIII. MOTIONS
20. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to solicit request for proposals from
qualified environmental contractors for the removal of underground storage
tanks from the City of Laredo Airport Fuel Farm.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cm. Perez
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Cw. Moreno was temporarily chairing the meeting while Mayor Protem Casso
was signing the bond documents.
21. Authorization to advertise for Request for Proposals (RFPs) from area
Architects/Engineers to prepare plans and specifications for the
construction of the Azteca Neighborhood Park (Zacate Creek) C.I.P. No. 97-
31-006. Funding is available in the Community Development 22nd Action Year
-Azteca Park.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cm. Perez
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
23. Authorization to advertise for Request for Proposals (RFPs) from area
Engineers to include surveys, design and the preparation of plans and
specifications for the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge 2 Expansion Joints Replacement
Project. Funding is available in the Bridge Fund.
Motion to amend the authorization to include the resurfacing of the two
bridges.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to approve to advertise for Request for Proposals.
Moved : Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cm. Perez
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
24. Approval of bid specifications and authorization to advertise for bids for
the following:
a) annual contract - armored car service, Bridge System, City Hall, Civic
Center, Health Department
b) security guard services - Bridge System, City Hall, Civic Center, Health
Department
Bids will be received on February 27, 1997 with a tentative bid award for
March 17, 1997.
Motion to amend the specifications by including a cost out of security
guard services for all four centers.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to approve the bid specifications as amended.
Moved : Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cm. Perez
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
25. Approval of bid specifications and authorization to advertise for bids for
the purchase of police package sedans. The purchase of seventeen vehicles
was authorized by City Council on December 15, 1996, however, staff will be
requesting bid pricing for the purchase of up to ten additional units. The
Police Department anticipates receiving additional trust fund monies and
savings in vehicle maintenance which will be used to purchase these
additional vehicles. Bids will be received on February 26, 1997 with a
tentative bid award for March 3, 1997.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cm. Perez
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
26. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to solicit bids for the purchase and
installation of the passenger loading bridges to the new airport passenger
terminal.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cm. Perez
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
27. Approval of the construction plans and authorization to advertise for bids
for the Pace Street Drainage Extension and the Ligarde/Barrios Drainage
Project with tentative award on March 17, 1997. Funding is available in
Drainage Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cm. Perez
For: 5 Against: 0 Against: 0
28. Approval of the construction plans and authorization to advertise for bids
for the Malinche Avenue Re-alignment Street Improvements from Bartlett/
Locust to Frost Street adjacent to J.W. Nixon High School with tentative
award on March 17, 1997. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement
Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cm. Perez
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
29. Approval of the construction plans and authorization to advertise for bids
for Parking Lot Improvements for Three Neighborhood Centers (Cigarroa,
Northeast-Hillside and Tarver) once Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Reprogrammed Funds have been cleared (Cigarroa & Tarver). Funds for
the Northeast-Hillside Recreation Center are available in the Recreational
Center Fund (bond proceeds).
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cm. Perez
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
30. Approval of the construction plans and authorization to advertise for bids
for the Repairs to the Tinaja Creek Concrete Channel Improvements between
San Salvador and Pecan Street with tentative award on March 3, 1997.
Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund - Tinaja Creek Channel
Repairs Project.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cm. Perez
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
31. Approval of the construction plans and authorization to advertise for bids
for the construction of an 18 Inch Diameter Sanitary Sewer Main along
Bustamante Street from Meadow Avenue to east San Francisco Avenue at Zacate
Creek with a tentative bid award on March 17, 1997. This project is part of
a grant application package submitted to the Economic Development
Administration. Funding is available in the Sewer Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cm. Perez
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
32. Award of a construction contract in the amount of $95,000.00, to the Second
Lowest Bidder, Paragon Builders, Inc., Laredo, Texas, for the construction
of a Freight Booth in Lane 6 at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge No.
2. Funding is available in the Bridge Fund -Toll Plaza Improvements.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cm. Perez
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
33. Award of annual contract to the Low Bidder, Aldo T. Rodriguez DBA Laredo
Electric Motor, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated amount of $30,000.00, for
providing electric motor repair service for the Utilities Department. The
bid pricing will be firm during the contract period and all repair work
will be secured on an as need basis.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
34. Approval of fund transfers for payment of the utilities portion of the
Hilltop Road project, in the amount of $25,000.00 for water and $44,000.00
for wastewater, from paving reserves.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
35. Award of construction contract to the Low Bidder, Pete Gallegos Paving,
Inc., Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $226,634.90 for the Paving
Improvements on Hilltop Road, approximately 1250 L.F. from Interstate IH-35
to Wagner Court. Funding is available in the Street Fund.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
36. Award of contract to Core Laboratories, Corpus Christi, Texas, in the
amount of $37,350.00 for laboratory analytical services to analyze 50
stormwater samples in compliance with the City's National Pollution
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater permit.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
37. Award of a contract to Reed-Stowe of Austin, Texas for the development of
an impact fee study. The study which will have a cost not to exceed
$80,000.00, will include a cost of service analysis, the development of
impact fees based on a 10-year CIP program, and an implementation and
trading methodology.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
38. Award of a contract to NRS Engineers, of Harlingen, Texas, for the
preparation of a 10-year Capital Improvements Program for water and
wastewater. The study, which will provide information for the impact fee
study, will cost $20,000.00.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
39. Award of contract to Micron Electronics, Inc., Nampa, Idaho, a State of
Texas Qualified Information System Vendor, in the amount of $100,274.00 for
the purchase of forty personal computers. Staff is recommending purchasing
these computers through the State of Texas - Catalogue Purchase Program.
Purchasing micro-computers from State qualified vendors allow the City to
tailor the computer to the needs and budgets of the departments.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 5 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
40. Approval of change order no. 2, an increase of $1,646.20, for the balance
of quantities actually constructed in place, and an increase to the
contract time of 72 working days due to delays beyond the contractor's
control, acceptance of the North Laredo/Webb County Infrastructure Sanitary
Sewer Improvements along Del Mar Boulevard (EDA Project No. 08-01-02878)
from the sanitary system at Winfield Subdivision to the Webb County
Detention Center, and approval of final payment in the amount of
$144,836.13 to Ramex Construction Company, Houston, Texas. Final
construction contract amount is $1,197,356.63. Funding is available in
North Laredo/Webb County Infrastructure Project.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 7 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Mayor Protem Casso returned to chair the meeting.
41. Approval of amendment no. 1, an increase of $21,648.53 to the
architectural/engineering contract with Ashley Humphries & Sanchez
Architects for the Father Charles McNaboe Recreational Complex. This
increase was not anticipated, however, the approval of a grant from Texas
Natural Resource Conservation Commission augmented the cost of the
recreational facility from $931,000.00 to $1,223,327.00 to accommodate the
Stormwater Pollution Control features in the Ecology Demonstration
Showcase. Original A/E fee of $69,000.00 is increased by $21,648.53 for a
current A/E of $90,648.53.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
42. Authorizing the Utilities Department to allow the construction of a 12"
water line to temporarily serve the future Pan American Trailer Park, in
exchange for a letter of credit covering the cost of the trailer park's
participation in a future reimbursement contract.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
43. Approving a request from the Washington Birthday Celebration Association to
use airport premises for the purpose of a public display of aircraft and
other National Guard resources at no cost to the Washington Birthday
Celebration Association. This event will be held on Sunday, February 23,
1997. There will be no charge to the public to attend the event.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Valdez
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
44. Authorizing the award of 1996 Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Funds made
available by the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to:
Catholic Social Services of Laredo, Inc. (CSSL) in the amount of
$74,750.00 for the rehabilitation of the Frontera Halfway House to include
a study/library center which can also be utilized as additional bed space
in times of emergency and the construction of a hallway connecting the
cafeteria to the main shelter structure; and to the Laredo Webb County
Community Action Agency (CAA) in the amount of $34,500.00 for the provision
of homeless prevention services; and authorizing the execution of any and
all documents resulting from such an award.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cw. Moreno
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
45. Authorizing the award of 1993 and 1995 HOME Investment Partnerships
Program, Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) set aside funds
to: Habitat for Humanity ($103,800) for the acquisition of 6 lots on which
6 single family housing units for homeownership will be constructed with
non HOME funds; Azteca Economic Development and Preservation Corporation
($40,000) for the acquisition of 2 lots within the Azteca Neighborhood on
which 2 single family affordable rental units will be constructed with non
HOME funds; and Laredo Webb Neighborhood Housing Services ($112,250) for
the provision of downpayment assistance to 36 first time homebuyers.
Cindy Collazo, Community Development Director, gave an overview of the
project.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cw. Moreno
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
46. Approval of agreement authorizing Narseco Sandoval to act as an agent for
the City of Laredo to sell fence spaces at West Martin Field for the
purpose of advertising. The agent will be selling the spaces at $1,200.00
per sign and will be paid a flat fee of $100.00 per sign sold. The term of
the agreement will be for one (1) year.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cw. Moreno
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
IX. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
47. Establishing the need to widen blocks 1700-2200 of Lafayette St. from 18
feet up to 31 feet of right-of-way, or as may be deemed necessary,
including the reconstruction of a 4 feet sidewalk to address safety
concerns. In order to carry forth this improvement, staff also seeks
authorization to initiate the amendment process necessary to reprogram
$1,000,000.00 in 22nd Action Year Community Development Block Grant Funds
(CDBG) previously allocated for the acquisition of land and $633,886.00 in
19th and 20th Action year CDBG fund balances for the purpose of acquiring
necessary right-of-way and relocating affected residents through Phase I of
this project. Also requesting City Council authorization to plan opening
of bridge on or by February 14, 1997.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Alvarado
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
48. Presentation of the 1995-96 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
prepared by the City of Laredo's Financial Services Department and audited
by the independent audit firm of Baum & Mejia CPA's.
Mr. Clayton Baum, of Baum & Mejia CPA's, introduced Mr. Raul Garza who gave
the council an overview of eight reports. He reported that they have gone
over these findings and the financial statements in detail with management
and the Audit Committee. These eight reports cover three general areas of
the city, the financial statements, the Internal Control structure of the
city and the compliance with the governing laws and regulations. The
report which they have issued is unqualified or in other words "a clean
report", which is that they did not find anything wrong with the financial,
internal control structure or the compliance of the city that they consider
to be material. They did however find some immaterial instances with the
aforementioned areas, and they have addressed their recommendations in
detail with management and the Audit Committee.
He went over the general purpose financial statements, and focused on the
general fund assets and added that on 9/30 the total assets amount to
$18,304,980.00, liabilities amount to
$8,555,874 which resulted in the audited fund balance of $9,749,106 and
comparing that to the estimated fund balance at 9/30/96 which was included
in the budget you had expected fund balance of $9,067,471.00. On the
actual balance you came up $681,635.00 better than anticipated. On 1996/97
period it was estimated a beginning fund balance of $8,351,898.00 whereas
the actual fund balance is $9,749,106.00 which is approximately $1.3
million cushion that is not in the budget.
Cw. Moreno stated that the committee met with staff and with
representatives from the company, the meeting was very informative,
beneficial and they were very satisfied with all the information they got.
Motion to accept the report as presented by Mr. Raul Garza.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Guerra
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
49. Request for Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas
Government Code to discuss land acquisitions in conjunction with the siting
of fire stations in both north and south Laredo.
Motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the
Texas Government Code to discuss land acquisitions in conjunction with the
siting of fire stations in both north and south Laredo.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cw. Moreno
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
After Executive Session Mayor Protem announced that no formal action was
taken.
X. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Presentation by Andrew Neblett, Director of the Office of Pollution
Prevention and Recycling and Helen Lowman, Clean Cities 2000 Coordinator of
a membership certificate to the Mayor and City Council and a city limit
sign with the "Clean Cities 2000 Member" logo.
Ms. Helen Lowman of the Clean Cities 2000 Coordinator made the presentation
to the council and presented the Mayor Protem with the logo sign.
XI. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION
50. Requests by Mayor and City Councilmembers for discussion and presentation.
A. Requests by Councilmember Cecilia May Moreno
1. Approval of my nominee, Nick Villarreal to the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board.
Motion to approve nominee, Nick Villarreal to the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board.
Moved : Cm. Valdez
Second: Cm. Perez
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
B. Requests by Councilmember Joe A. Guerra
1. Approval of my nominees, Mark Pease and Antonio Hernandez to the Planning
and Zoning Commission and the Beautification Committee respectively.
Motion to approve nominees, Mark Pease and Antonio Hernandez to the
Planning and Zoning Commission and the Beautification Committee.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
51. Public hearing amending the City of Laredo's 1996-1997 Annual Budget by
increasing estimated revenues and appropriations in the General Fund by
$4,004.00, resulting from redirected funds from the Texas Historical
Commission's Certified Local Government Program, and authorizing the
Interim City Manager to implement said budget.
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the City of Laredo's 1996-1997 annual budget by
increasing estimated revenues and appropriations in the General Fund by
$4,004.00 and authorizing the Interim City Manager to implement said
budget, providing for publication and effective date.
Motion to open the public hearing.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
There was no public input.
Motion to close the public hearing and introduce the ordinance.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Ordinance Introduction: City Council
XIII. MOTION TO RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MUNICIPAL HOUSING CORPORATION
Motion to recess as City Council and convene as The Laredo Municipal Housing
Corporation.
Moved : Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cm. Perez
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
52. Approval of bid specification and authorization to advertise for bids for
the following: security guard services - Tomas Flores Apartment Complex.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cm. Bruni
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to adjourn as The Laredo Municipal Housing Corporation and convene
as City Council.
Moved : Cm. Alvarado
Second: Cw. Moreno
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XIV. MOTION TO RECESS AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
Motion to recess as City Council and convene as The Laredo Mass Transit Board.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cw. Moreno
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
53. Award of contract to Micron Electronics Inc., Nampa, Idaho, a State of
Texas Qualified Information System Vendor, in the amount of $23,384.00, for
the purchase of eight personal computers. Staff is recommending purchasing
these computers through the State of Texas - Catalogue Purchase Program.
Motion to approve.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cw. Moreno
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
Motion to adjourn as The Mass Transit Board and convene as
City Council.
Moved : Cm. Perez
Second: Cw. Moreno
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn. Time of adjournment: 8:43 p.m.
Moved : Cm. Guerra
Second: Cm. Perez
For: 6 Against: 0 Abstain: 0
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE MINUTES CONTAINED IN PAGES 01 TO 18
ARE TRUE COMPLETE AND CORRECT PROCEEDING OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON
THE 3RD DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1997. A CERTIFIED COPY IS ON FILE AT THE CITY SECRETARY'S
OFFICE.
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GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR.
CITY SECRETARY