City Council
City Council Chambers
Agenda — 87 items
- 1 City of Laredo Regular City Council Meeting A-2026-R-14 The City Council will convene on September 8th at 5:30 P.M. at City Hall Council Chambers located at 1110 Houston Street, Laredo, Texas and some members may participate via video conference. Draft
- 2 CALL TO ORDER
- 3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 4 TEXAS PLEDGE
- 5 MOMENT OF SILENCE
- 6 ROLL CALL
- 7 MINUTES
- 8 CITIZEN COMMENTS
- 9 RECOGNITION
- 1. Recognizing Elite LTX, a 4th grade youth basketball team out of Blackout Athletics, for winning the Championship game at the Las Vegas Grand Finale, defeating IE Elite of the Inland Empire (Los Angeles area) by a score of 40-38. Coaching Staff: Head Coach CJ Martinez; Assistant Coaches Mat Duron, Andy Pompa, and JJ Gomez Team Roster: • #0 Marcelo Valdez • #1 Fay Gutierrez • #3 Eugenio Galindo • #9 Rogelio Villarreal • #13 Rudy Noyola • #21 Alfredo Camero • #77 Manning Deveze Elite LTX closed the season with a 63-3 record against 4th grade competition, with all three losses coming to out-of-state teams (Houston and Dallas). The team remains undefeated against Laredo competition for four consecutive years and finished the season undefeated against San Antonio and Valley area teams. Now in its fourth year, the team has retained six of its seven players since its founding, with the seventh player joining in year three. The team attributes its success to that continuity, dedicated parent support, and coaching at Blackout Athletics. The team’s motto, “We Are Elite,” reflects the program’s emphasis on success both on the court and in the classroom.
- 11 PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
- 2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a conditional use permit for a bar with outdoor on-premise alcohol consumption on Block 854-A (Suite 19, 912 square feet) and Lots 1, 2, 7, and 8, Block 757-A, Eastern Division, located at 4501 and 4500 McPherson Road and 1302 East Taylor Street. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed conditional use permit with the following modifications to the conditions: 1. Amend Condition No. 6 to replace the seven-foot masonry wall with a seven-foot opaque wall. 2. Eliminate Condition No. 7. Staff supports the proposed conditional use permit for an indoor bar located within Suite 19 (912 square feet). However, staff does not support the proposed conditional use permit for outdoor on-premise alcohol consumption. ZC-064-2026 District V
- 13 PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE
- 3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 6 (Pay Administration), of the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, specifically Section 2-87.7-Policy (c.)(12)(a.) by providing for a two percent (2%) Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) & wage schedule adjustment; and a two percent (2%) tenured achievement adjustment pay for all City of Laredo full-time Employees who have completed one consecutive year of employment with the City of Laredo; except Contract Employees, Interns, Cooperative Education Program Employees (Co-Ops), Elected Officials, Temporary Contract Labor Employees, and Firefighters and Police Officers Governed by the Terms of Collective Bargaining Agreement; providing that this Ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; and declaring an effective date (As Amended).
- 4. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7, Article 1, Section 7-2 “Same-Amendments”, by increasing the administrative fee for the moving of any building or structure from fifty dollars ($50.00) to sixty dollars ($60.00); clarifying the scope of services covered by the administrative fee; by increasing the swimming pool permit fee from sixty four dollars ($64.00) to ninety ($90.00) and the plan-checking fee from forty dollars ($40.00) to sixty dollars ($60.00); Chapter 7, Article I, Section 7-5 “Same-Amendments-Adopted”, by increasing the mechanical permit basic fee from fifty dollars ($50.00) to sixty dollars ($60.00); Chapter 11, Article III, Section 11-44 “Same Fees”; by increasing the electrical permit basic fee from fifty dollars ($50.00) to sixty dollars ($60.00); Chapter 25, Article i, section 25-8 entitled permit fees, by increasing the plumbing permit fee from fifty dollars ($50.00) to sixty dollars ($60.00); Chapter 28, Article IX, Division 3, Section 28-215, “Fees”, by increasing the right-of-way user registration fee from fifty dollars ($50.00) to sixty dollars ($60.00); and the Land Development Code, Article IV, Section 24-69.6, “Administration”, by increasing the floodplain development permit from two hundred dollars ($200.00) to two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225.00) and the floodplain verification letter request from twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to fifty dollars ($50.00); Appendices, Appendix B-3, “Zoning Fees”, by increasing the zoning verification letters from twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to fifty dollars ($50.00); providing that the ordinance shall be cumulative, providing a severability clause; providing for severability clause, and providing for publication and effective date.
- 5. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo amending Chapter 18, Article V, Section 18-21, “Registration Requirements for New Business Registration”, adding section 18.21(c) entitled “Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy with Conditions”, to establish the issuance and process for Certificates of Occupancy with Conditions; and to establish a fee of two hundred dollars ($200.00); and Chapter 18, Article V, Section 18-27, “Record Keeping and Reinstatement Process”, to establish an Amnesty Certificate of Occupancy fee of two hundred dollars ($200.00); providing that the ordinance shall be cumulative, providing for severability clause, and providing for publication and effective date.
- 6. An Ordinance amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7, Article II, Section 7-20, “Administration”, creating a section to establish the registration, approval, and authorization of third-party inspectors to perform building inspections within the City of Laredo; and to establish a non-refundable third-party inspector registration fee of sixty dollars ($60.00); providing for the review and acceptance of third-party inspection reports by the Building Official; providing for enforcement and revocation authority; providing for severability; providing for publication; and establishing an effective date.
- 7. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 1, Section 2-16, "Departments of the City" of the Code of Ordinances by consolidating Planning and Zoning Department and Building Development Services Division, and creating the Development Services Department; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing that the ordinance shall be cumulative, providing for severability clause, and providing for publication and effective date..
- 8. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, adopting the Proposed Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, by appropriating the revenues, expenditures, and balances reported therein for the year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027, consistent with the financial plan described in said Annual Budget (see Exhibit "A") and holiday schedule for FY 2026-2027 (see Exhibit "B"); authorizing the City Manager to implement said Annual Budget.
- 20 FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
- 9. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas amending Article VI [Investment Policy] of Chapter 2 [Administration] of the Code of Ordinances in order to update investment officers’ titles, adjust / update the current broker/dealer list, and make minor language adjustments to the City’s Investment Policy.
- 10. An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute all legal documents granting AEP Texas, Inc., a 15’ Utility Easement and Right-of-Way containing 683.27 sq. ft of land, more or less, out of a tract of land, being the remainder of a 128.0839 acre tract, Lot 1, Block 1, Laredo Northwest International Bridge Plat, recorded in Volume 22, Page 86, Plat Records of Webb County, Texas, this 683.27 sq. ft. Utility Easement being more particularly described by Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made part of, providing for an effective date.
- 11. 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 Phone Exchange/Switching Station on Lot 5, Block 179, Western Division, located at 1016 San Francisco Avenue. ZC-062-2025 District VIII
- 12. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a special use permit for a restaurant serving alcohol on Lots 7 and 8, Block 305, Eastern Division, located at 818 and 820 Clark Boulevard. ZC-065-2026 District IV
- 13. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 22.82 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located west of US Highway 83 and north of Masterson Road, from AG (Agricultural District) and B-3 (Community Business District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District). ZC-066-2026 District II
- 26 CONSENT AGENDA
- 27 BRIDGE: ELSA HINOJOSA, DIRECTOR
- 14. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Toll Collection System Maintenance Service Contract between the City of Laredo and TransCore, L.P. (sole source vendor), for the hardware and software maintenance of the Laredo Bridge System Electronic Toll Collection equipment. This maintenance service contract is for a term of (1) one-year, subject to future budget appropriations, effective October 1, 2026 in the amount of $1,032,100.58 unless terminated by either party. This (1) one-year contract was made to align future contracts to be in line with the City of Laredo fiscal year. This is the third extension of four. Funding is available in the Laredo Bridge System Fund.
- 15. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing and approving a temporary closure of International Bridge II “Juarez-Lincoln International” at the request of Customs and Border Protection in Laredo, Texas, submitted by Mr. Manuel Cavazos, Supervisory Customs and Border Protection Officer, in order to hold the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 ceremony. This event is to be held on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 7:00 a.m.
- 30 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: TINA RODRIGUEZ, DIRECTOR
- 16. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into contract and award 2025 HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) set-aside funds in the amount of $150,000.00. 1. $75,000.00 to NeighborWorks Laredo, for the construction of one (1) single- family home. 2. $75,000.00 to Habitat for Humanity of Laredo, for the construction of one (1) single- family home.
- 32 DETOXIFICATION CENTER: DR. SAN JUANA VIVIANA MARTINEZ, DIRECTOR
- 17. Ratifying the execution of a service agreement between the City of Laredo Detoxification and USI Insurance Services LLC, Dallas Tx. for insurance coverage for the City of Laredo Roots Recovery Center (in-hospital detox center) to include $1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 annual aggregate for general and professional liability - medical including products and completed operations, and hired auto liability for an annual amount of $92,670.32 for a total contract value of $ 278,010.96. Contract will be for 1 year beginning August 1, 2026 through August 1, 2027 and two additional one-year renewals for a total of 3 years . Funding is available through the Detoxification funds
- 34 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: TINA RODRIGUEZ, ACTING DIRECTOR
- 36 ENGINEERING: ELIUD DE LOS SANTOS P.E., CITY ENGINEER
- 19. Consideration for approval of the selection and short list of the respondents for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) FY24-ENG-52 Construction Management At-Risk Service for the Plaza Theatre Renovations; and authorization to proceed with Step 2 Request for Proposals (RFP) from the selected respondents. A total of (5) firms responded to the Request for Qualifications on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The evaluation committee recommends the selection of Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Laredo, Texas; Stoddard Enterprise, LLC, Spring Branch, TX; and Midas Contractors, LLC, Laredo, Texas to submit Request for Proposals for Step 2. There is no financial impact at this time. 1. Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Laredo, Texas 2. Stoddard Enterprise, LLC, Spring Branch, TX 3. Midas Contractors, LLC, Laredo, Texas
- 20. Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder HDL Construction, LLC, Laredo, Texas in the amount not to exceed $182,449.80 for FY26-ENG-19 Lafayette Tiny Homes Phase II Project for the total base bid. Construction contract time is 90 working days. Funding is available in the Capital Improvement Fund. Subject to approval of the staff report presented by Community Development regarding funding eligibility. 1. HDL Construction, LLC, Laredo, Texas Total base bid: $182,449.80 2. ALC Construction Co., Inc., Laredo, Texas Total base bid: $252,900.00 3. Sima Contractors, LLC, Laredo, Texas Total base bid: $285,700.00 4. Zertuche Construction Texas LLC, Laredo, Texas Total base bid: $316,143.90 5. Cid Group Inc., Laredo, Texas Total base bid: $509,350.39 6. Eddie G Construction, LLC, Laredo, Texas Total base bid: $538,000.00 7. ABBA Construction, LLC, Laredo, Texas Total base bid: $633,187.00 Refer to attached letter of recommendation.
- 21. Authorizing the City Manager to approve Payment Estimate No. 31 in the amount of $2,128,573.55 to Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Inc. This amount includes the release of partial retainage totaling $2,035,885.55 for the completion of Phase 1A. Funding is available in the Sports and Community Venue.
- 40 ENVIRONMENTAL & SOLID WASTE SERVICES: BISHOP P. WAGENER , DIRECTOR
- 22. Consideration to authorize the purchase of replacement parts sorely needed for the Environmental and Solid Waste Services Department - Materials Recycling Facility (MFR) from Machinex Technologies, Inc. from High Point, N.C. in the amount not to exceed $116,600.15. The recycling facility has been in operations since 2013. The replacement of these parts is vital for the operations of the City-owned Recycling Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) at the Solid Waste Department. Machinex Technologies, Inc. is the sole source vendor of these replacement parts. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Fund.
- 23. Consideration to authorize the purchase of one (1) unit of heavy equipment for the Environmental and Solid Waste Services Department from Waukesha-Pearce Industries, Inc. from Laredo, TX. in the amount not to exceed $187,150.00. The heavy equipment is a new Komatsu D39PX-24 Dozer. The purchase of this equipment shall be made utilizing Sourcewell Contract #011723-KOM. Funding is available under the Solid Waste 2022 Certificate of Obligation Issue and the Solid Waste Fund.
- 24. Consideration to reject the one (1) proposal submitted for RFP 2026-061 Used Tire Management through Cit-E-Bid from the following vendor: 1. UTW Collection Services, Donna, TX; Total base bid: $446,000.00 The proposal was submitted in response to a solicitation to award a contract for tire collection services. After evaluations conducted by the Environmental and Solid Waste Services Department it is recommended rejecting this bid on the grounds that the provided rate is not competitive with market estimates. The department would like to rebid for this service contract to weigh any other possible options up to and including the City managing these materials ourselves.
- 25. Consideration to authorize the purchase of nine (9) Inter-Pak PC 4YD Precrusher Compactors and eighteen (18) Compactor Receivers Boxes needed for the Environmental and Solid Waste Services Department from Box Gang Manufacturing, LLC from Houston, TX in the amount not to exceed $863,553.00. The equipment will be used at the citizens convenience drop-off centers. The purchase of this equipment shall be made utilizing Sourcewell Contract #010825-BXG. Funding is available under the Solid Waste 2023 Certificate of Obligation Issue.
- 26. Consideration to authorize the purchase two (2) Petersen TL2 Loaders for the Environmental and Solid Waste Services Department from Doggett Freightliner of South Texas, LLC from Austin, TX. in the amount not to exceed $451,732.00. The purchase of this equipment shall be made utilizing TIPS Contract #230802. Funding is available under the Solid Waste 2023 Certificate of Obligation Issue.
- 46 FINANCE: FRANCISCO J. MATA, DIRECTOR
- 27. Consideration to renew contract FY24-080 to Clark Hardware, Laredo, Texas as the Primary Vendor and Mark's Plumbing Parts, Forth Worth, Texas as the Secondary Vendor, in an annual amount not to exceed $400,000.00 for primary vendor and $50,000.00 for secondary vendor. This is a two year contract renewal for the purchase of assorted plumbing items such as: water fountains, heaters, couplings, fittings, etc. All items will be purchased on an as needed basis throughout the year for various City departments. This is the last extension period. Funding is available in the respective department's budgets.
- 48 PUBLIC HEALTH: DR. RICHARD A. CHAMBERLAIN, DIRECTOR
- 28. 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 Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHS) for the Family Planning Program (FPP) Project Grant in the amount of $308,865.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from September 01, 2026 through August 31, 2027. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Family Planning Program (FPP) Project Grant.
- 29. Consideration to renew contract FY24-078 to ComPsych Corporation, Chicago, Illinois to provide an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and to authorize the City Manager to execute all contract documents. This program allows employees to receive employee trainings and confidential assistance in many areas without having to access their medical benefits plan. The City of Laredo provides EAP coverage to approximately 2,900 employees and their dependents. The types of services provided are: confidential counseling (stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, grief, etc.) financial planning, legal support, smoking cessation to name a few. It is estimated that the program will incur a cost of approximately $52,548 per year, for a total contract value of $262,740. The contract is based on a fee of $1.51 per active employee per month. Contract has a five-year price rate guarantee and is subject to future appropriations. This contract was for an initial term of two (2) years with an option to extend the contract three (3) additional one (1) year periods. This is extension 1 of 3. Funding is available in the Human Resources Risk Management Fund - Employee Health and Wellness Division.
- 30. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a continuation contract with Valley AIDS Council for the HIV Ryan White Part D Women, Infants, Children, and Youth (WICY) Program Grant, in the total amount of $53,759.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term from August 01, 2026 through July 31, 2027. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department fund - HIV Ryan White Part D Grant.
- 31. 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 Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHS) for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Project Grant in the amount of $6,336,223.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from October 01, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Women’s, Infants, and Children (WIC) Project Grant.
- 32. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify, accept and enter into a continuation contract from the Department of Health and Human Services for the Ryan White Part C Outpatient EIS Program, in the amount of $310,799.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Ryan White Part C Outpatient EIS Program Grant. ..body PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION On October 6, 2025, Council approved Resolution 2025-R-237. BACKGROUND The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Resources and Services Administration has contracted the City of Laredo for continuation of public health services through the City of Laredo Public Health Department to plan, develop and deliver comprehensive outpatient health, treatment and support services to meet the identified needs of individuals and families with AIDS or HIV disease in the Health Service Delivery Area of Jim Hogg, Starr, Zapata, and Webb Counties. HIV/AIDS continues to pose a public health threat and the City of Laredo Public Health Department HIV/AIDS and disease prevention experts continue planning, prevention, and early intervention program services and health promotion. Services provided include case management, medical, nursing, dental care, insurance assistance, diagnostic, monitoring, medical follow-up services, personal care services, day treatment or other partial in-patient services, home intravenous and aerosolized drug therapy, routine diagnostic testing, hospice care, and other essential social support services. VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT Alignment Rating: Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies): · Goal 7.1: Provide comprehensive public health services that improve health outcomes. · Policy 7.1.2: Support public health programming that focuses on disease prevention and education. · Policy 7.1.5: Ensure vulnerable populations have access to essential health services. Summary of alignment: The continuation of the Ryan White Part C Outpatient EIS Program aligns strongly with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan's Health Chapter by ensuring access to high-quality, comprehensive HIV/AIDS services in underserved counties. It aligns with associated policies to enhance public health, promote equity, and support vulnerable populations through federally funded, locally administered care services. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION
- 33. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract amendment with Valley AIDS Council for the HIV Ryan White Part D Women, Infants, Children, and Youth (WICY) Program Grant, in the additional amount of $8,064.00, for a total amount of $61,824.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term from August 01, 2025 through September 29, 2026. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department fund - HIV Ryan White Part D Grant.
- 55 INFORMATION SERVICES & TELECOMMUNICATION: JOE C. RIVERA, DIRECTOR
- 34. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a contract between the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) and the City of Laredo for the purchase of the AT&T Emergency Services IP Network (ESInet), an IP Based Network for 9-1-1 Call Routing, and Network Circuits for 9-1-1 Regional Administration, Information Services and Telecommunications (IST), Solid Waste and Utilities through DIR contract #DIR-TELE-CTSA-002 in the total amount of $836,805.81 for Monthly Recurring Costs. The ESInet costs will total $678,535.76, and the Network Circuits for 9-1-1, IST, Solid Waste, and Utilities will total $158,270.05. Funding is available for these services in the 9-1-1 Regional, IST, Solid Waste, and Utilities funds. Purchases are for services provided through August 31, 2027.
- 35. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a contract between SecuLore Solutions, an Exacom Company focused on Public Safety, and the City of Laredo to provide cybersecurity technology and monitoring services to safeguard the 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), as well as the 9-1-1 Database Network in the four county region of Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb and Zapata. SecuLore will provide SecuLore Cybersight cybersecurity monitoring services for the South Texas Region in the total amount of $338,508.20 for a two-year period. The managed services will be purchased from SecuLore Solutions through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) Contract No. EC07-23. Funding is available in the Regional 9-1-1 Fund.
- 36. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) two (2) year service agreement with General Datatech, L.P. (GDT) through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) cooperative purchasing program DIR-CPO-5347 in the amount of $130,844.13; Funding is available in the IST department, contractual services budget account number 595-5530-513-5588.
- 37. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a four (4) year Service Agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc., from Chicago, IL utilizing contract DIR-CPO-5433, in an annual amount of $350,627.40 and for the total amount not to exceed $1,402,510.00 for the maintenance of the City of Laredo’s P25 800 MHz Trunked Radio Communications System, as attached hereto. The service agreement provides annual maintenance for the infrastructure and subscriber equipment, as well as support. Funding is available in the IST - Radio division line item 595-5515-513-5588. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION Current agreement approved on June 21, 2022. BACKGROUND City Council has approved previous annual service agreements beginning in 2007. On October 3, 2005, the City Council executed a contract between the City of Laredo and Motorola, Inc. for the procurement and implementation of a new P25 800 MHz Trunked Radio Communications System. This system replaced several VHF and UHF analog radio communications systems used for public safety and public service departments. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION
- 38. Amendment to previously approved motion authorizing the use of State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) and other approved cooperative purchasing contracts for purchases from the following vendors in estimated annual amounts, in accordance with their current contract numbers and any future contract number changes resulting from contract renewals; to correct AT&T’s DIR Contract number to DIR-TELE-CTSA-002. DELL - $1,200,000.00 Omnia Contract Region 14 ESC-TX 01-143 Expiration 11/30/2030 Verizon - $450,000.00 DIR-TELE-CTSA-015 Expiration 2/2/2030, DIR-CPO-4889 Expiration Date 4/11/28 AT&T - $600,000.00 DIR-TELE-CTSA-002 Expiration Date 11/05/2029 SHI Govt Solutions - $2,000,000.00 Omnia Contract R220804 Expiration Date 07/01/2034, DIR-CPO-4875 Expiration Date 01/25/2028 CDW-G - $500,000.00 Omnia R210401 Expiration Date 5/31/2026, 2024056-01 Expiration Date 7/1/2034, R220801 Expiration Date 09/30/2027, R210401 - 05/31/2026 Insight - $750,000.00 DIR-CPO-4948 Expiration 10/25/2025, DIR-CPO-5030 Expiration 02/28/2027 T-Mobile - $200,000.00 Sourcewell contract - #031924-SPT Expiration 5/8/2028, Sourcewell contract - #020624-SPT Expiration 5/7/2028, GSA contract - 47QTCA22D008N Contract period: 05/19/2022 through 05/18/2027 FreeIT - $425,000.00 DIR-CPO-4863 Expiration 12/08/2026 Global Technologies - $150,000.00 Buyboard contract 760-25 Expiration 01/31/2028 Transnet - $250,000.00 TIPS contract #230105 Expiration 05/31/28 Barcom - $200,000.00 DIR-CPO-5244 expires 10/20/2029 Computer Solutions - #DIR-CPO-5347 expires 1/7/2030 These contracts are subject to future appropriations. Authorization to purchase shall be for a one-year term commencing April 7, 2026. Funding for cooperative contract purchases and services is available within the respective departmental budgets.
- 61 PARKS & RECREATION: JOSE A. VALDEZ, JR., ACTING DIRECTOR
- 39. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept 1.85 acres of land out of the Las Aldeas Subdivision, Phase 2 from Las Aldeas Laredo 2, L.P., conveyance by Plat of 1.85 acres, the requirement of 1.85 acres of parkland to serve for the recreational parkland purposes in accordance with the City of Laredo Parkland Dedication Ordinance in the Land Development Code: Authorizing the execution of Warranty Deed; and providing for an effective date. This land has a $101,750.00 Cash Valuation.
- 40. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas ratifying and authorizing the City Manager to submit an application in the amount of $594,182.00 to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD), under the 2027 Local Parks Grant Program for The Lago Del Valle Park Bike and Hike Trails, and execute all relevant documents as determined by TPWD. The project will provide, promote and support outdoor recreation. This notice of funding opportunity is on a reimbursement basis. Grant match in the amount of $297,091.00 is available through District 3 Park Improvement Fees and District 3’s Discretionary Funds from the 2025 Certificate of Obligations Bond.
- 64 PLANNING & ZONING: VANESSA GUERRA, DIRECTOR
- 41. Public Hearing and adoption of amendments to the Future Thoroughfare Plan as Appendix “D” of the City of Laredo’s Comprehensive Plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended adoption of amendments to the Future Thoroughfare Plan with changes identified as Exhibit A thru U, with the removal of Exhibit R. Staff recommends the adoption of the amendments to the Future Thoroughfare Plan with the changes identified as Exhibits A thru U.
- 66 POLICE: MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ, CHIEF OF POLICE
- 42. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the City Manager to ratify the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $872,271.00 to fund the Laredo Police Department HIDTA Task Force, the Laredo DEA HIDTA Task Force, and the Rio Grande Valley HIDTA Task Force. These initiatives are funded by the Executive Office of the President, Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) at no cost to the City. Funding for HSI HIDTA Task Force and DEA HIDTA Task Force will be used for personnel salaries, fringe benefits, overtime, travel, and operating expenses; funding for the Rio Grande Valley Task Force will be used for overtime, fringe benefits, and operating expenses. Grant performance period is from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027. Funding is available in the Financial Task Force Fund. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION Resolution 2026-R-38 was approved by the City Council on February 17, 2026 authorizing grant application.
- 43. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify the submission of a grant application in the estimated amount of $66,000.00 to the Texas Department of Transportation to fund the FY 2027 STEP Impaired Driving Mobilization (IDM) program. The performance period is during enforcement waves scheduled on holidays between October 01, 2026 through September 30, 2027. This grant funding is to pay overtime salaries for officers to increase enforcement to arrest individuals driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol by minor. The City of Laredo is required to match approximately $15,500.00, from General Fund. Funding is available in Special Police Fund.
- 44. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify the submission of a grant application in the estimated amount of $300,000.00 to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to fund the FY2026 National Integrated Ballistic Information (NIBIN) Modernization Program for the period of October 01, 2026 through September 30, 2031. This grant program will provide funding to modernize NIBIN technology at existing sites currently utilizing outdated technology. Grant funds will cover the cost of the NIBIN-Compatible equipment and maintenance costs for five years. No local match is required. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund.
- 45. Authorizing the City Manager to execute perpetual easements and right of way with AEP TEXAS, INC for electric distribution lines at two properties located in the Cheyenne Subdivision. These easements will facilitate a project to install lighting and cameras at both Haynes Recreation Center Chacon Trail and the Chacon Trail at Cheyenne Park. Property 1: a 10-foot-wide easement lying within a tract of land containing 8.3233 acres described as Lot Number One, in Block Number Seven, Cheyenne Subdivision, Phase II, Webb County, Texas; Said tract of land conveyed to Grantor on deed recorded in Document #717693, Official Public Records of Webb County, Texas; and Property 2: a 10-foot-wide easement lying wholly within a tract of land containing 7.22 acres described as Lot 12, Block 1, Cheyenne Subdivision, Phase V, Webb County, Texas; Said tract of land conveyed to Grantor on deed recorded in Document #996786, Official Public Records of Webb County, Texas. This authorization includes the execution of all necessary documents and any actions required to effectuate the easements.
- 46. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $63,975.00 from the Office of The Governor, Homeland Security Grant Division for the purpose of funding the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) - Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA) Grant. This funding will be utilized to purchase a portable x-ray system for the Laredo Police Department Bomb Squad Unit. No local match is required. Funding is available in the Special Police Fund.
- 72 PUBLIC WORKS: JOHN ORFILA, DIRECTOR
- 47. Consideration to award contract IFB 2026-077 to Sole Bidder Magic Valley Concrete, LLC, Palmview, Texas for the purchase for the purchase of Ready-Mix Cement (job site delivery) for Public Works and various city departments for an amount of $2,000,000.00 annually. For a total four-year contract value of $8,000,000.00. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two (2) years beginning as of the date of its execution, and may be extended for 1 additional two (2) year period. All materials shall be purchased on an as-needed basis. Funding is available in the respective user department’s operation funds.
- 48. Consideration to award contract IFB 2026-073 to Vulcan Materials Company; San Antonio, TX. for an annual amount of $500,000.00 & Anderson Columbia; Weslaco, TX: B & D for an annual amount of $1,500,000.00 for the purchase of Public Works materials for various departments. For a total four-year contract value of $8,000,000.00 The term of this contract shall be for a period of two (2) years beginning as of the date of its execution, and may be extended for 1 additional two (2) year period. All materials shall be purchased on an as-needed basis. Funding is available in the respective user department’s operation funds. Contract Pricing: Vulcan Materials Company SECTION I Price/ton Annual Amount Flexible Base - Commercial = LRA Type B Blackbase Type 1 Grade AA Plus F.O.B. delivered to job sites. $109.46 $250,000.00 SECTION II Commercial = LRA Premix Type D Plus F.O.B. delivered to job sites $111.46 $250,000.00 Anderson Columbia SECTION III HMCL Asphalt Type B Picked up by City trucks $110.00 $750,000.00 SECTION IV HMCL Asphalt Type D Picked up by City trucks $115.00 $750,000.00 Total Annual amount: $2,000,000.00
- 75 UTILITIES: DR. TAREQ AL-ZABET, DIRECTOR
- 49. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, requesting the acceptance of the donation of three (3) easements for the purpose of installing a 12-inch Water Line, an 8-inch Sanitary Sewer Line, a 6-inch Force Main Line, and a Lift Station.
- 50. Authorizing the City Manager to award RFQ 2026-047 professional services contract to Sepulveda Associates Architects, Inc. in the amount of $429,609.00 for the proposed Water and Waste Water Laboratory for Water Quality Assurance and associated site improvements. Services include schematic design phase, construction document phase, bidding and negotiation and construction administration phase. The term of this contract shall be for a period of twenty-four months. Funding is available in the 2024 Water Revenue Bond.
- 51. Consideration to award in an annual supply contract with the Sole Source Vendor Xylem Dewatering Solutions, Inc from Carrolton, Texas, in an amount of $300,000.00 This contract is subject to future appropriations and allows for the purchase of replacement submersible water, sewer, and drainage pumps, parts, and service for the Wastewater Treatment Plants and lift stations for the Utilities Department. The term of this contract shall be for a period of (1) one year. All pumps, parts, and services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Sewer System Fund.
- 52. Consideration to renew annual service Contract to provide electric motor repair services RAMSA & Delta House.
- 80 END OF CONSENT AGENDA __________________________________________________________________________
- 81 EXECUTIVE SESSION
- 53. Request for Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.087 related to economic development deliberation and negotiations regarding an incentive agreement to South Laredo SNF RP, LTD, pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Government Code, and any other matter incident thereto.
- 54. Request for Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.087 related to economic development deliberation and negotiations regarding an incentive agreement to Verde Capital Group, LLC., pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Government Code, and any other matter incident thereto.
- 84 RECESS AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD
- 55. Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) FY2026 Section 5339(c) Low or No Emission Program in the amount of $7,941,515. for the purchase of six (6) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Transit buses and two (2) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Trolley Buses for the replacement of one (1) diesel bus and seven (7) CNG Buses. It will be an 85%/15% Federal-to-Local Split which is FTA (85%) $6,750,287.75 and Transportation Development Credits (TDCs) through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) (15%) $1,191,227.25.
- 86 ADJOURN AS THE LAREDO MASS TRANSIT BOARD AND RECONVENE AS THE LAREDO CITY COUNCIL
- 87 GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
- 88 ADJOURN