City Council
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Authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY 2025-2026 Capital Grants Fund budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the total project amount of $797,890.00, consisting of $664,890.00 in grant funding from the Southwest Border Regional Commission (SBRC) under the Economic Infrastructure Development (EID) 2025 Grant Program and a required 20% local match of $133,000.00 funded by the 2022 Certificate of Obligation Bond. Grant funds will support facility improvements associated with the development and implementation of economic development programs and projects.
This amendment includes $664,890.00 in grant funding from the Southwest Border Regional Commission (SBRC) under the Economic Infrastructure Developmen...
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Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to amend the budget for the FY 2026 Financial Task Force and the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) HIDTA Task Force by reducing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $165,000.00 in the 2025 award due to deobligation from the agency. Both grants are funded by the Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Funding was authorized for personnel salaries, fringe benefits, overtime, travel, and operating expenses from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026. Funding is available in the Financial Task Force Fund.
This amendment will reduce both revenues and expenditures by $165,000.00 due to a de-obligation from the funding agency
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Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY2026 General Fund Library Department by appropriating $9,000 in revenues and expenses for the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) Family Place Library Training Grant. Grant will be allocated in the General Fund.
This grant will fund training for library staff in family-centered library services, aiming to create welcoming environments for young children and co...
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Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY26 Police General Fund budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $69,044.00. The revenues are from forfeiture cases involving abandoned and unclaimed money from the Laredo Police Department Property and Evidence Section. Funding will be used to purchase police equipment, law enforcement software, and building repairs.
These funds are derived from abandoned and unclaimed money seized by the Laredo Police Department's Property and Evidence Section, as per Texas Code o...
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Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with United Way for use of approximately 279 Sq. Ft of office space identified as A102 Located in the Lamar Bruni Vergara Inner City Library for a total lease amount of $0.00 …
The lease is for a total amount of $0.00
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Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to amend the Community Development Department Housing Rehabilitation Fund FY25-26 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $3,150,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program. Grant match in the amount not to exceed $250,000.00 is available through Community Development Fund - 2025 CDBG Grant.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program
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Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the City of Laredo Municipal Housing Fund FY 2025-2026 Annual Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $65,800.00, establishing the rental rates and tenant policies for the Southern Hotel Apartments located at 1210 Matamoros St., and amending the Full Time Equivalent (FTE) position listing by adding one (1) Building Maintenance Mechanic.
The city has rehabilitated the building into 22 mixed-income affordable rental housing units, with 13 units designated for low- to moderate-income hou...
12.
Public hearing and consideration of a motion to consider the new construction of a solar panel pergola and the addition of solar panels on the existing residential structure on Lot 1, Block 201, Western Division, located at 1602 Washington Street. This property is within Saint Peter’s Historic District. Historic District Landmark Board failed to establish quorum on March 12, 2026 (Regular Meeting), therefore, the item is being presented for Council consideration pursuant to Municipal Code of Ordinances Section 2-156, which states, "To the extent permitted by law, if a committee is unable to establish a quorum for a regularly scheduled meeting, the city manager may bypass the committee and place any item on the committee's agenda for that meeting on the next regularly scheduled city council meeting." (Ordinance Number 2018-O-050). Staff supports the application. HD-004-2026 District VIII
This property is located within Saint Peter's Historic District
13.
Public hearing and consideration of a motion to consider the exterior alteration of the side façade along Lincoln Street by adding a terracotta clay mural on part of Lot 4 and all of Lot 5, Block 40, Western Division, located at 502 Convent Avenue. This property is within Old Mercado Historic District. Historic District Landmark Board failed to establish quorum on March 12, 2026 (Regular Meeting), therefore, the item is being presented for Council consideration pursuant to Municipal Code of Ordinances Section 2-156, which states, "To the extent permitted by law, if a committee is unable to establish a quorum for a regularly scheduled meeting, the city manager may bypass the committee and place any item on the committee's agenda for that meeting on the next regularly scheduled city council meeting." (Ordinance Number 2018-O-050). Staff supports the application. HD-005-2026 District VIII
The proposal involves adding a terracotta clay mural to the side façade along Lincoln Street, covering part of Lot 4 and all of Lot 5, Block 40
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An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending appendix a, definitions, of the Land development Code by establishing cigar lounges as the only smoking establishment that is allowed to serve alcohol.
The key change is the modification of the definition of "Smoking establishment" to exclusively permit cigar lounges to serve alcohol
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Authorizing the City Manager to accept and execute a grant awarded by the Laredo Area Community Foundation for the amount of $5,000.00 to fund Keep Laredo Beautiful for the Keep Laredo Beautiful garden club and to amend the FY 2026 Keep Laredo Beautiful Fund by appropriating revenues and expenses in the same amount.
This grant will support various gardening workshops and activities focused on sustainable practices, soil health, pollinator-friendly planting, and ur...
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An Ordinance Amending The City Of Laredo’s Code Of Ordinance Chapter 2, Administration, Article VII, Drug And Alcohol Policy Of The Code Of Ordinances …
The ordinance aims to update the policy for better clarity, consistency, enforceability, and compliance with federal and state laws, including Departm...
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An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, concerning a voluntary annexation request by David Reuthinger, on behalf of Reuthinger Living Trust, altering and extending the boundary limits of City of Laredo to annex approximately 562.7735 acres of land, more or less, located northwest of FM 1472 and FM 3338 intersection …
This annexation is requested by David Reuthinger on behalf of the Reuthinger Living Trust
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An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 13.74 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached “Exhibit A”, located south of Avenida Los Presidentes and east of Brownwood Street, from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District). ZC-013-2026 District III
The proposed change would rezone the area from R-1 (Single Family Residential District) and R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-1B (Single...
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Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between the Laredo International Airport and the City of Laredo Police Department for approximately 5,320 square feet at 4812 N. Bartlett Avenue, Laredo, Webb County, Texas 78041 situated on Block 8, of the Subdivision Plat of Laredo Airport according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 5, Page 1, Plat Records of Webb County, Texas. Lease term shall be for a total of five years, with three options to extend this lease, with each option being an additional five years, commencing on April 1, 2026. Initial monthly rent shall be $6,230.00 a month and will be adjusted annually according to changes in the consumer price index (CPI) …
Bartlett Avenue for the City of Laredo Police Department
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An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the west 83 feet of Lots 7 and 8, Block 765, Western Division, as further described by metes and bounds in attached “Exhibit A”, located at 2819 Flores Avenue, from R-3 (Mixed Residential District) to B-1 (Limited Business District). ZC-021-2026 District VIII
The proposed change is intended to allow for a baseball bat manufacturing use
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An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a conditional use permit for a baseball bat manufacturing (woodworking shop) on the west 83 feet of Lots 7 and 8, Block 765, Western Division, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located at 2819 Flores Avenue. (AS AMENDED) ZC-022-2026 District VIII
The property is currently zoned R-3 (Mixed Residential District) and the proposed use, a woodworking shop, typically requires an M-1 (Light Manufactur...
25.
An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 2 and 3, Block 7, San Isidro Northeast Las Palmas Subdivision, Phase 2, located at 11082 and 11110 Cavatina Drive from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District). ZC-024-2026 District VI
This change is supported by the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan's designation of the area as Low Density Residential, which explicitly includes R-1B zo...
26.
An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 6 and the east half (1/2) of Lot 5, Block 92, Eastern Division, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located at 720 Laredo Street from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District). ZC-025-2026 District III
This change is requested to allow for the operation of a used car lot on the property, which is currently occupied by a minor repair shop
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An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 5, Riverhill South Subdivision, Phase I, located at 4401 Nogal Lane, from R-1MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District). ZC-020-2026 District II
This change is intended to allow for higher-density residential uses and is considered to be in moderate alignment with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive ...
28.
An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 55.27 acre tract, as further described by metes and bounds in attached “Exhibit A”, located south of Cielito Lindo Boulevard and west of Cuatro Vientos Road, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District). ZC-023-2026 District I
The proposed change is from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District)
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An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 8.0432 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in Exhibit A, located south of Inspiration Parkway and east of Bob Bullock Loop, from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to B-3 (Community Business District). ZC-026-2026 District VI
This is a rezoning request for vacant undeveloped land
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A Resolution of the City Council of Laredo authorizing the City Manager to accept grant No. 3335709 in the amount of $11,722.80 from the Office of the Governor’s Homeland security grant program for the purposes of funding the Airport’s FY25 Operation Stonegarden Grant. Funding from this grant will be used for overtime and fringe benefit expenses used for Stonegarden Operations conducted by airport law enforcement …
The grant amount is $11,722.80 and will fund the Airport’s FY25 Operation Stonegarden Grant
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A Resolution of the city council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the city manager to execute all necessary documents for the purchase of a tract of land containing 0.93-acres, more or less, out of a tract of land conveyed to Agave Investments, LLC, described in deed recorded in volume 5227, pages 41-54, Webb County Official Public Records, and being more particularly described in Exhibit “A” from Agave Investments, LLC, for the sum of $65,217.00, and to execute a construction agreement with Agave Investments, LLC, for the extension of a roadway as part of the Los Presidentes ROW Extension Project Phase 2B …
This land is intended for the extension of Los Presidentes Avenue as part of the Los Presidentes ROW Extension Project Phase 2B
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A Resolution of the city council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the city manager to execute all necessary documents for the purchase of a tract of land containing 0.95-acres, more or less, out of 75.61 acres, designated as tract 4, conveyed to Agave Investments, LLC, recorded in volume 5227, pages 41-54, Webb County official public records, situated in Porcion 33M A-3084, J. Trevino, original grantee, and being more particularly described in the attached Exhibit “A” from Agave Investments, LLC, for the sum of $66,619.92, and to execute a construction agreement with Agave Investments, LLC, for the extension of a roadway as part of the Concord Hills Row Extension Project …
This land is part of a larger 75.61-acre parcel
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A Resolution of the city council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the city manager to execute a donation agreement and related documents to accept a 1.47-acre strip of land, more or less, from Ariva Ltd. for a proposed 90-foot wide right-of-way …
This land will be used for a proposed 90-foot wide public right-of-way
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Consideration to authorize purchases from Traffic Tiger, Houston, Texas for an annual amount not to exceed $100,000.00. This contract will serve for the purchases of Traffic Signal Systems and Safety Barrier Products on as needed basis through Buy Board Contract 695-23. Contract shall be for a period of one year and only for included items within contract. Funding is available in the General Fund-Engineering/Traffic Department.
This authorization will be for a period of one year, with an annual spending limit not to exceed $100,000.00
37.
Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder ALC Construction Co., Inc., Laredo, Texas in the amount not to exceed $303,500.00 for FY25-ENG-40 Shiloh McPherson NE Right Turn Lane & Widening Project for the total base bid including alternate #2 plus a $50,000.00 contingency allowance. Construction contract time is 60 working days. Funding is available in the 2025 Tax Note and the 2021 Certificate of Obligation Bond. 1. ALC Construction Co., Inc., Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $294,500.00 + Alternate #2 $9,000.00 = $303,500.00 2. CID Group Inc., Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $314,233.51 + Alternate #2 $10,713.00 = $324,946.51 3. SKG One-Stop Construction Inc., Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $392,394.82 + Alternate #2 $5,636.61 = $398,031.43 4. SAL Construction Management LLC, Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $474,840.00 + Alternate #2 $25,200.00 = $500,040.00 5. ABBA Construction, LLC, Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $572,100.00 + Alternate #2 $9,000.00 = $581,100.00 Refer to attached letter of recommendation.
This award is for a total amount not to exceed $303,500.00, which includes their base bid of $294,500.00, Alternate 2 for $9,000.00, and a $50,000.00 ...
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Authorizing the City Manager to approve a professional services agreement with Valley View Consulting L.L.C. for Investment Advisor Services for a period of two years to remain in effect until March 31, 2026 …
This extension would be the final one for the contract, running from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2028
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Consideration to renew and amend contract FY23-023 with Night Owl Security, Laredo, Texas, in the estimated annual amount of $1,600,000.00 for a contract value of $3,200,000.00 for the remaining two years …
This renewal is for the second of three possible one-year extension periods, covering the remaining two years of the contract
40.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to ratify the acceptance of a grant application in the amount not to exceed $500,000.00 to the State of Texas, Public Safety Office for the FY 2027 Operation Lone Star (OLS) Grant Program to fund acquisition of new hazardous material incident response supplies and rescue equipment in order to improve the department’s performance, efficiency and safety. The OLS grant has a no-match requirement at the time of application. This notice of funding opportunity is on a reimbursement basis. Funding is available in the Special Fire Grants Fund.
This funding will be used by the Laredo Fire Department to acquire new hazardous material incident response supplies and rescue equipment, aiming to i...
42.
Consideration to award annual supply/service contract RFB 2026-050 for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/service for the City's Caterpillar equipment with Holt Caterpillar, Laredo, Texas, in an annual amount up to $850,000.00 and $2,550,000.00 for the remainder of the contract term. All parts and services will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. This contract can be renewed three (3) additional one (1) year extension periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund.
Financial Details:
- Annual Amount: Up to $850,000.00.
- Total Potential Contract Value: Up to $2,550,000.00 over the full term (including renewals).
...
43.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for the Obesity Prevention Grant Program for a total award amount of $60,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department, for the term period from September 01, 2026 through August 31, 2027. Funding is available in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Obesity Prevention Grant Program.
This amendment extends the contract term to August 31, 2027, and adds $60,000.00 in funding for the period of September 1, 2026, through August 31, 20...
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Consideration to select and negotiate RFQ 2026-040 Afterhours Physician/Medical Services contract with Laredo Examiners/Nuestra Salud, Laredo, Tx. for providing Afterhours Physician/Medical Services to City of Laredo employees, City Retirees, and covered dependents enrolled in the City’s Medical Health Plan. Funding is available through the Employee Wellness Department.
A recommendation panel evaluated Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2026-040 and scored Laredo Examiners/Nuestra Salud highest with 285 out of 300 point...
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a continuation contract from the Women’s Health and Family Planning Association of Texas (WHFPT) d.b.a. Every Body Texas, for the WHFPT Title X QIA Part B Grant in the amount of $35,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department, for the term April 01, 2026 through March 31, 2027. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Title X QIA Part B Grant.
Every Body Texas
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Consideration to award contract number RFP-2026-023 to provide Temporary Staffing Agency Services to RMP Temps, Inc. Vendor will be awarded for set contract services to provide to the City of Laredo with a labor pool for those departments that might require temporary staffing throughout the fiscal year. All services will be secured on an as needed basis and the estimated contract annual amount should not exceed $560,000.00 and a contract value not to exceed $2,800,000.00. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two years, beginning effective date of contract and allows for three additional one year renewal periods. Funding is available in the respective departmental budgets.
The contract has an initial term of two years with options for three additional one-year renewals
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Authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Texas Library Association for the Summer at the Library Grant, in the estimated total amount of $10,000.00 per six (6) month term, from May 2, 2026, through October 30, 2026, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Library Department …
The grant term is from May 2, 2026, to October 30, 2026, with no matching funds required from the city
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Consideration to authorize the purchase of unmarked units from Sames Motor Company, Laredo, TX, in the amount of $195,000.00. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the TIPS-USA Pricing Program Contract No. 240901. Funding is available in the 2024 Certificate of Obligation Bond.
The purchase will utilize the TIPS-USA Pricing Program Contract No. 240901, and funding is available through the 2024 Certificate of Obligation Bond
51.
Ratification to authorize payment for software maintenance services stipulated on the contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc. of Plano, Texas, in the amount of $396,578.84 utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract #060624-TTI. The maintenance contract provides customer support and service for the Public Safety computer software system utilized by the Police, Fire, and Municipal Court departments. The term of the contract is for twelve months commencing on January 01, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2026. Funding is available in Police and Fire Department’s annual budget.
This payment covers customer support and service for the Public Safety computer software system used by the Police, Fire, and Municipal Court departme...
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Consideration to authorize payment to sole source provider, Utility Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $151,650.00 for the transfer of historical data currently being stored by Utility Associates, Inc. This data is necessary to ensure the continued support of police operations. Funding is available in the General Fund - Police Department Budget.
This data is crucial for the continued support of police operations
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Ratification to authorize the purchase of seven units of heavy equipment for the Environmental & Solid Waste Department from French Ellison Truck Center, LLC, from Laredo, Tx. in the amount not to exceed $2,077,179.16. The heavy equipment units are composed of the following: two 2027 Day Cab T880-Roll Offs Trucks, two 2026-ALS-L770 Side Loaders, two 2027 T8880 21 yd. Dump Trucks with Lift Axle and one T480 Grapple Truck. The purchase of these equipment shall be made utilizing the Sourcewell pricing program contract #032824-KTC. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Fund.
The total purchase amount is not to exceed $2,077,179.16
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Motion to approve tax roll adjustments for the month of February 2026. The amounts adjusted represent a decrease of $55,551.53 for prior year taxes and a decrease of $83,681.19 for current year taxes. The aggregate adjustment represents a decrease of $139,232.72. These adjustments are determine by value changes reported by the Webb County Appraisal District, which include rollbacks and reflected in General Fund.
This adjustment is comprised of a $55,551.53 decrease for prior year taxes and an $83,681.19 decrease for current year taxes
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Consideration to authorize the purchase of one skid loader deployer with pvc and rubber hose assembly sections from A-Squared Water Treatment LLC., Edinburgh, TX, in the amount of $206,000.00. The purchase of this equipment and 12-inch hoses will support the department’s emergency bypass operations. The purchase of this equipment will be made utilizing the TIPS Cooperative Pricing Program Contract # 2501041. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund - 2024 Sewer Revenue Fund.
This equipment will be used to support the department's emergency bypass operations
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Consideration to award a three-year contract supply/service contract to the sole source vendor Environmental Improvements, Inc. (EI2), from Buda, Texas in an annual amount of $900,000.00 and $1,800,000.00 for the remainder of the contract term. This contract is for the preventative maintenance, calibration and equipment repairs at both the water and wastewater treatment plants. Environmental Improvement Inc. is the authorized local Manufactures' Representative for the sale, parts and maintenance of multiple treatment equipment brands used in our facilities. Any additional funding needed will be requested as needed for any upgrades or replacements caused by excessive wear and tear of equipment in the water and wastewater treatment plants. Funding available in the Waterworks and Sewer System Funds.
The proposed contract is for an annual amount of $900,000.00, totaling $1,800,000.00 over the contract term
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Consideration to renew annual service contract FY23-045 with Square E. Services LLC, Los Fresnos, Texas, in an amount of $875,000.00 to provide services in the maintenance of all the water treatment plants' SCADA monitoring and electrical controls under preventative maintenance and emergency response objectives. Pricing is based on a flat hourly rate for management, a technician, a system integrator, a journeyman electrician, and a professional engineer. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the last extension period for this contract. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund.
Services LLC of Los Fresnos, Texas, for the maintenance of water treatment plant SCADA monitoring and electrical controls
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Consideration to ratify the authorization of the City Manager to enter into an agreement between the City of Laredo and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in the amount of $6,666,666.67 for the interconnection of the El Pico and Jefferson Water Treatment Plants. Federal funding will pay for the additional $20,000,000.00 needed for the project completion. This agreement allows the City to transfer water from Jefferson Water Treatment Plant to El Pico Water Treatment Plant and vice-versa during a critical emergency situation. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund- 2024 Water Revenue Bond.
This agreement, authorized by Section 219 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992, allows for the transfer of water between the two plants duri...
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Consideration to award construction contract RFB2026-030 to the lowest bidder Pate Garver, LP, of Houston, TX, for the IH-35 Force Main Relocation project for the Utilities Department in the amount of $ 678,463.55. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund - 2022 Sewer Revenue Bond
The contract is valued at $678,463.55 and will be funded by the Sewer System Fund - 2022 Sewer Revenue Bond
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Consideration to authorize to execute a three year support service contract with Via Mobility, LLC in the total amount of $200,410.00. This contract is for a web-based support service for mapping, rider experience, dispatch and operator settings, and scheduling for the El Lift Paratransit Department. This contract also includes the purchase and support service of twenty-one Samsung tablet devices. The purchase will be made utilizing the OMNIA Contract # R250802. The purchase will be funded through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grant Section 5310 grant TX-2025-107. Funding is available in the Transit System Capital Grants Fund.
The contract, totaling $200,410.00, covers a web-based support service for mapping, rider experience, dispatch, operator settings, and scheduling
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Authorizing the City Manager to execute the renewal/extension of the Lamar Texas Limited Partnership, d/b/a Lamar Advertising contract FY22-042 of Laredo for bus shelter advertising, installation, and maintenance for an inventory of 103 locations for an additional and final one (1) year extension option. Lamar agrees to pay the city on or before the first day or each quarter, the quarterly amount of $5000.00 of the minimum annual guaranteed of $20,000.00. In addition to the guaranteed annual payments, the city will participate with Lamar Advertising’s “excess” gross receipts 40.01% of the annual gross receipts collected by Lamar Advertising on the shelters. These payments will be made to the city within one (1) month of the end of each quarter. This renewal will commence on April 2026 and end on April 2027.
This proposed extension is for a final one-year term, commencing in April 2026 and ending in April 2027, covering an inventory of 103 locations
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Consideration to authorize the City Manager to purchase two (2) paratransit vans from vendor Model1 in the amount of $304,500.00 utilizing the Oklahoma State Contract # SW0797. This purchase will benefit the El Lift Department and will be funded by the Section 5310 grant TX-2025-107. FTA share $258,825.00 and Local Match of $45,675.00. 85/15 share.
This procurement utilizes the Oklahoma State Contract SW0797, which allows for cooperative purchasing of ADA-compliant transit vehicles
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Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $469,978.00 to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for FY2023 Section 5339 Buses and Bus Facilities Program for the purchase of support vehicles and to replace the LED digital monitors at the Transit Lobby to display route information. FTA share is $375,982.00 and Local Match is $93,996.00. Funding is available in the Transit System Capital Grant Fund. No financial impact at the moment.
The grant funds will be used for the purchase of support vehicles and to replace LED digital monitors in the Transit Lobby with route information disp...
66.
Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $504,035.00 to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for FY2024 Section 5339 Buses and Bus Facilities Program to replace support vehicles, replace shop equipment, replace parking garage equipment, replace ticket vending machine, and repair the unleaded tank at the maintenance shop. FTA share is $403,228.00 and Local Match is $100,807.00. Funding is available in the Transit System Capital Grant Fund. No financial impact at the moment.
The grant funds will be used to replace support vehicles, shop equipment, parking garage equipment, and a ticket vending machine, as well as to repair...