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August 18, 2025 ·5:30 PM Final ·A-2025-R-13

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Agenda — 86 items

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  2. 2 City of Laredo Regular City Council Meeting A-2025-R-13 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1110 HOUSTON STREET LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 August 18, 2025 5:30 P.M.
  3. I. CALL TO ORDER
  4. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  5. III. MOMENT OF SILENCE
  6. IV. ROLL CALL
  7. V. MINUTES approve Pass
  8. 8 CITIZEN COMMENTS approve Pass
  9. VI. RECOGNITION approve Pass
  10. 1. The City of Laredo Mayor, Dr. Victor Treviño, and Council proudly recognize Zoe Castaneda and Luis Ivan Zapata Espinoza, students at Harmony School of Innovation–Laredo, who were selected to participate in the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Pathways to STEM, hosted at Rice University in Houston. This prestigious summer program, organized by Envision by World Strides, provided them with hands-on academic and career-focused experiences in science, technology, engineering, and math. Way to represent Laredo! REC-18 no action taken
  11. 2. The City of Laredo Mayor, Dr. Victor Treviño, recognizes Manuel Christian Cardenas, a Laredo native, for his outstanding achievement as a U.S. Patent Holder. His innovation and dedication inspire our community and are a testament to the talent that thrives in Laredo. REC-19 no action taken
  12. 3. The City of Laredo Mayor, Dr. Victor Treviño, recognizes the Mary Help of Christians School 5th Grade Boys’ Soccer Team for their exceptional achievement in securing the 2024–2025 championship title. Their unwavering dedication, perseverance, and teamwork led to a well-deserved victory. Congratulations to the players and coaches! REC-20 no action taken
  13. 4. The City of Laredo Mayor, Dr. Victor Treviño, recognizes Castellano & Carpenter Dental Associates for their years of service and contributions to the community. REC-21 no action taken
  14. VII. COMMUNICATIONS
  15. 1. Report by the Laredo Fire Department and its conclusion of its deployment in support of the Texas Emergency Medical Task Force (EMTF) for the Kerrville flooding recovery operations. The mission ran from July 20, 2025 to August 13, 2025. 25-1516 no action taken
  16. 2. Presentation by Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino, providing general comments on city matters, upcoming initiatives, and other relevant updates for the Council and the public. 25-1517 no action taken
  17. 3. Letter from the office of Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino to Lord Mayor Clover Moore of Sydney, Australia congratulating them on their recently accepted World Marathon Majors race and our participation and friendship. 25-1518 no action taken
  18. 4. Introduction of new City Engineer, Eliud de los Santos. 25-1519 no action taken
  19. VIII. PLANNING & ZONING - PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE open Public Hearings Pass
  20. 1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Special Use Permit for a Nationalization of Vehicles Enterprises on Lot 1, Block 1, Fragoso - Olivas Plat and Lot 12B, Block 2, Tesoro Plaza, located at 500 Tesoro Lane and 5215 Tesoro Plaza Drive. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed special use permit, and staff supports the application. ZC-008-2025 District VII 25-1322 close and introduce Pass
  21. 2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a Planned Unit Development (Overlay) for single family townhouses on Lot 1, Block 2, Villas San Agustin, Unit 1, located at 7911 Atlanta Drive, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-3 P.U.D. (Community Business District - Planned Unit Development). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed planned unit development (overlay) with amending condition number seven to remove “The minimum lot area of 2,200 square feet” and add “The minimum lot area of 1,600 square feet.” Staff supports the application. ZC-014-2025 District VII 25-1358 close and introduce Pass
  22. 3. 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 on Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, San Isidro McPherson, Phase IV, located at 9802 McPherson Road, Unit 125 and outdoor patio (ONLY - 1,910 square feet). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed conditional use permit and staff did not support the application. ZC-040-2025 District VI 25-1359 close and introduce Pass
  23. 4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 1071, Eastern Division, located at 1901 Ligarde Street, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change. Staff supports the application. ZC-055-2025 District II 25-1346 close and introduce Pass
  24. 5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a special use permit for a Tobacco Shop on Lot 5, Block 2, Santa Rita Commercial Subdivision, located at 5618 US Highway 83 South, Unit 1 (1,000 square feet). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed special use permit and staff did not support the application. ZC-056-2025 District II 25-1360 close and introduce Pass
  25. 6. 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 Heavy Machinery Sales and Rental (Outdoor Display) on Lots 2,3,4,5, Block 939, Western Division, located at 3703, 3715, and 3717 San Dario Avenue. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed conditional use permit. Staff supports the application. ZC-057-2025 District VIII 25-1347 close and introduce Pass
  26. 7. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance, amending the City of Laredo Land Development Code Section 24.63, entitled “Permitted Land Uses”, to clarify that the Storage of Flammable and Explosive Products are allowed in M-2 zoning district and in M-1 zoning districts with a special use permit, providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative, providing for severability clause, and providing for publication and effective date. 25-1371 close and introduce Pass
  27. IX. PUBLIC HEARING & INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE open Public Hearings Pass
  28. 1. An ordinance amending Ordinance # 2023-O-200 authorizing the City Manager to grant a non-exclusive franchise to Ramco Waste, LLC DBA Frontera Waste to use the present and future streets, avenues, alleys, roads, highways, sidewalks, easements and other public rights-of-way of the City of Laredo, Texas for purposes of constructing, maintaining and operating a commercial container refuse gathering and disposing service, setting forth terms and conditions to govern the franchise; Providing a severability clause, a savings clause and an effective date. Franchise fees will be deposited in the General Fund. 2025-O-183 close and introduce Pass
  29. 2. An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY2024-2025 City of Laredo Detoxification Center budget by increasing and appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $185,220.00. The Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council was formed to ensure that money recovered through the statewide opioid settlement agreements is allocated fairly and spent to put an end to the opioid crisis in Texas Opioid Abatement Fund. These funds are available in the Detoxification Center Fund. 2025-O-158 close and introduce Pass
  30. 3. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate revenues in the amount of $1,735.561.00 and expenditures in the amount of $1,822,339.00 annually for Treatment for Adults, with a 5% match, for the Detoxification Department for the term period from September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2030. The total amount of the grant will not exceed $9,111,695.00; this includes the system agency share of $8,677,805.00 and grantee's required match amount of $433,890.00 for the life of the grant. Funds will be accounted for in the Detoxification Department Fund. 2025-O-157 close and introduce Pass
  31. 31 (Recess) (Press Availability)
  32. X. INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCES Council to Introduce
  33. 4. An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to License Agreement (“License”) by and between the City of Laredo, a municipal corporation (“Licensor”), and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Licensee”), dated August 13, 2011 and attached hereto; to modify licensed premises for the installation of a Generator, including a concrete pad and back-up power supply, etc. Rent shall increase by Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per month upon commencing of the effective date; all other terms and conditions remain in full force and effect. 2025-O-150
  34. 5. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to Tower Site Lease by and between Pinnacle Towers LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (Pinnacle Towers Inc. a Delaware corporation, was converted pursuant to Delaware law to Pinnacle Towers LLC, effective April 7, 2004) (“Crown”) and City of Laredo, a government entity of the State of Texas (“Customer”) to amend the term of the agreement effective December 31, 2025 for a term of five years with one five year renewal option. This lease is for space on the tower to collocate any and all antennas/equipment related to the operation of the city’s 800Mhz Public Safety Radio System. All other terms and conditions remain in full force and effect. 2025-O-152
  35. XI. FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES
  36. 6. 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. 2025-O-146 approve Pass
  37. 7. Second Reading of Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, granting Medina Electric Cooperative, Inc., its legal representatives, successors, lessees and assigns, as the grantee herein, certain powers, licenses, rights-of-way, privileges and franchise to construct and maintain in the City-of Laredo, Texas, as now or hereafter constituted, an electric power utility system in said city and to use the bridges, other structures, places and public grounds in said city for a period of five (5) years with one (1), five (5) year renewal period subject to renegotiation by the parties; and prescribing certain rights, duties, terms and conditions herein mentioned and providing for the payment to city a percentage of certain receipts of grantee from its operations therein; and providing for the acceptance of this ordinance by grantee; and containing a saving clause, and providing for publications and an effective date. 25-1540 approve as amended Pass
  38. XII. CONSENT AGENDA approve Consent Agenda Pass
  39. 39 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: TINA RODRIGUEZ, DIRECTOR
  40. 8. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Donation Agreement and any related documents to accept an 11.76 acres strip of land proposed for a 90-ft wide R.O.W. from Buena Vista Ranch Land Development Co. LLC. Said tract being more or less, out of the remaining portion of a called 487.31 acres, designated as tract 4, conveyed recorded in volume 4225, page242, Webb County Official Public Records, and also out of a called 10.00 acre tract designated as tract 7, recorded in volume 4225, page 257, Webb County, situated in Porcion 34, Abstract 762, Survey 2386, Abstract 3264 and Porcion 35, Abstract 546, and being more particularly described in the attached Exhbit “A”. Land donation has an estimated value of $820,000.00. 2025-R-202
  41. 41 ENGINEERING: ELIUD DE LOS SANTOS P.E., CITY ENGINEER
  42. 9. Consideration to authorize purchases from Ennis-Flint, Inc., Greensboro, NC, within fiscal year 2025 not to exceed the annual amount of $100,000.00. These purchases will be for traffic paint used for striping throughout the City and will be utilizing the Buy Board Contract #703-23 for Highway Safety and Traffic Control products. Funding is available in General Fund Traffic Division. 25-1399
  43. 10. Consideration for approval of Amendment No. 1, and increase in the amount of $263,165.38 to the professional services contract with Sepulveda Associates Architects, Inc., Laredo, Texas for El Metro Transit Center Building Enhancements Project, which will include final architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural services. Current contract amount with this amendment is $341,373.73. Funding is available in the 2019 Certificate of Obligation Bond. 25-1406
  44. 44 ENVIRONMENTAL: ARACELI VAZQUEZ, INTERIM DIRECTOR
  45. 11. Consideration to authorize the purchase of the stormwater sampling system at the five monitoring sites throughout the city that collect stormwater samples during rain events. Replacing a system that is over 25 years old from Teledyne Isco, Inc., Lincoln, NE, with sole source vendor in the total amount of $90,914.00. In addition, CC Lynch & Associates, Inc. will be doing the installation at the five monitoring sites for a total amount of $10,000.00. The grand total amount for this system replacement is $100,914.00. This system provides the Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit which is a requirement for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Funding is available in the Environmental Services Fund. 25-1269
  46. 46 FIRE: GUILLERMO HEARD, FIRE CHIEF
  47. 12. Consideration to renew a supply contract with Bound Tree Medical, LLC., Dallas, TX. utilizing BuyBoard Cooperative Contract #704-23 in an annual amount not to exceed $360,000.00 and with McKesson Medical Surgical, Atlanta, Georgia utilizing Sourcewell contract 022422-MML in an annual amount not to exceed $15,000.00. These purchases are used by the Fire Department-EMS as an as needed basis. Items includes but not limited to medication, medical equipment and medical supplies. The term of this contract was for a period of one year with the option to renew three additional one, one year periods. This is the second of three extension periods. Funding is available in the Fire Department - EMS Budget. 25-1341
  48. 48 FLEET MANAGEMENT: RONALD MILLER, DIRECTOR
  49. 13. Consideration to renew annual service contract FY22-001 with the following vendors: 1.) Lozano’s Body Shop Repairs Laredo, Texas; 2.) South TX Auto Rebuilders Laredo, Texas; Section I: Car Repair Services Section II: Light Duty Truck Repair Services Section III: Medium Duty Truck Repair Services Section IV: Heavy Duty Truck Repair Services; in annual amount of up to $350,000.00 for auto & truck body shop repairs for the Fleet Department. All repair services will be purchased 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 Fleet Management Fund. 25-1364
  50. 14. Consideration to renew service contract FY23-080 with M & V Heavy Equipment Services, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $500,000.00 for the daily maintenance and repair service of all the City’s landfill operational equipment for the Fleet Department. 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 contract can be renewed one additional one-year extension period, upon mutual agreement of the parties. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. 25-1381
  51. 15. Consideration to award annual supply contract FY25-070 to the following vendors: 1). Hydrahose Services, Laredo, Texas in an annual amount up to $120,000.00 and a two-year amount of $240,000.00; 2). Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo Texas in an annual amount up to $90,000.00 and a two-year amount of $180,000.00; 3). Velco, Inc. Laredo, Texas in an annual amount up to $40,000.00 and a two-year amount of $80,000.00; for the fabrication of hydraulic hoses with fittings for the City’s heavy equipment. The term of this contract shall be for a period of two years beginning as of the date of its execution. The contract may be extended for three additional one year periods, each upon mutual agreement of the parties and contingent upon future funding appropriations. All hoses will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. 25-1382
  52. 16. Consideration to renew annual supply contract FY24-099 for the purchase of truck tires with the following vendors: A. Section I - Southern Tire Mart, LLC, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $700,000.00; B. Section I - A6 Scientific Corp, Houston, Texas in an amount up to $150,000.00; C. Section II - Southern Tire Mart, LLC, Laredo, Texas in an amount up to $250,000.00; D. Section II - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in an amount up to $125,000.00. All tires will be purchased 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. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is proposing a price increase due to an increase of 2.6% to the base price with tires discounted at same price. This contract can be renewed two additional one-year periods, upon mutual agreement. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund. 25-1463
  53. 53 PUBLIC HEALTH: DR. RICHARD A. CHAMBERLAIN, DIRECTOR
  54. 17. 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 South Texas Development Council for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Grant in the amount of $152,381.00 for the term period from September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - HOPWA Grant. 2025-R-196
  55. 18. 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 South Texas Development Council for the HIV State Services Program Grant, in the amount of $439,652.00 with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from September 01, 2025 through August 31, 2026. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - HIV State Services Program Grant. 2025-R-197
  56. 19. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to purchase Influenza Vaccines, from SANOFI Influenza Vaccines located at 1 Discovery Drive, Swiftwater, Pennsylvania. GSA Contract: 36F79722D0104 for the City of Laredo Public Health Department Immunizations Division in the total amount not to exceed $75,000.00. Funding is available in the Public Health Department Fund. 25-1469
  57. 20. Consideration to authorize the City Manager to award contract FY25-075 for EtO Ambient Air Monitoring to AECOM, located at 13640 Briarwick Drive, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78729 for the City of Laredo Public Health Department - Air Quality Division. Total costs for field monitoring $58,614; Community Outreach $1,482; Post-Study Purchase of Nutech Sampling Equipment $32,760; for a total amount not to exceed $92,856. Contract shall commence upon the effective date, all work outlined in this agreement shall be completed before October 1, 2026. Funding is available in the Public Health Department Fund - Air Quality Monitoring Division. 25-1496 approve Pass
  58. 58 INFORMATION SERVICES & TELECOMMUNICATION: JOE C. RIVERA, DIRECTOR
  59. 21. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a contract between Pictometry, an Eagleview Company, and the City of Laredo to provide digital aerial imagery for the South Texas Region in the amount of $353,000.00. This is a one-time payment for a three-year term.The aerial imagery will be used by 9-1-1 Regional Administration GIS and Database personnel, as well as by 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) or call centers to update the existing level of service. Eagleview is a Sole Source vendor. Funding is available in the Regional 9-1-1 Fund. 25-1395
  60. 22. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute a contract between Intrado and the City of Laredo for maintenance renewal to purchase Software Subscription Support and Software Protection and Remote Technical Services Support through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) Cooperative Purchasing Contract EC07-23 in the total amount of $71,984.38. This software and technical support will be provided for each of eight Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) located throughout the South Texas Region for a one-year period. Funding is available in the Regional 9-1-1 Fund. 25-1419
  61. 23. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute contracts between Intrado and the City of Laredo for Text to 9-1-1 Services and ECaTS, Management Information Systems (MIS) Analytics Services for the eight Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) throughout the South Texas Region, including Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb and Zapata Counties. These services will be purchased through the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. EC07-23 in the total amount of $84,571.57. Services will be provided for a one-year period. Funding is available in the 9-1-1 Regional Fund. 25-1420
  62. 24. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute contract payments with AT&T Corp. and the City of Laredo for a one-time cost to build out the fiber infrastructure for Starr County and monthly recurring charges for AT&T Dedicated Internet (ADI) Ports and ADI Access. Services will enhance the 9-1-1 Network and Backup Network for the South Texas Region. The total amount for fiber build out and monthly recurring charges will be $310,030.00. Pricing was provided through the Texas Department of Information Resources, AT&T Texas 2021-CTSA-002. Payments are for a one-year period. Funding is available in the 9-1-1 Regional Fund. 25-1422
  63. 63 POLICE: MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ, CHIEF OF POLICE
  64. 25. Consideration to renew contract FY23-060 to Enterprises Rent-A-Car for providing rental of vehicles for the Laredo Police Department in an estimated yearly cost of $189,000.00. This contract secures fifteen vehicles for the LPD Auto Theft Unit. The term of this contract between the City of Laredo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, was for a period of one year with option to renewal three additional one-year periods upon mutual agreement of parties. This is the second of three extension periods. This contract will commence on September 1, 2025. Funding is available in the Auto Theft Task Force Fund and General Fund-Police Department. 25-1397
  65. 26. Consideration to renew contract FY22-083 with Holguin Cleaners, Laredo, Texas for providing laundry and dry-cleaning services to the Laredo Police Department in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00. This is a laundry and dry-cleaning services contract for police uniforms and non-uniforms; in accordance to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. The term of this contract was for a period of one-year subject to future appropriations; contract may be extended for two additional one-year periods, upon mutual agreement of the parties. This is the last extension period. Contract will commence on September 2025. Funding is available in the General Fund-Police Department. 25-1398
  66. 66 UTILITIES: TAREQ AL-ZABET, DIRECTOR
  67. 27. Consideration to renew annual service contract FY24-086 to provide electric motor repair services with the following vendors: 1. RAMSA Electric of Laredo, Texas in an annual amount of up to $400,000.00; 2. Delta House Electric & Motor, of Freer, Texas in an annual amount of up to $375,000.00. Repairs are for motors with horsepower ratings ranging from 1/8 HP to 400 HP that are used in water and wastewater operations. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the first of three one-year extension periods. All services will be purchased on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Waterworks and Sewer System Funds. 25-1411
  68. 28. Authorizing the City Manager to award Contract FY25-069 to the lowest responsive bidder, Soliz Paving, Inc. of Laredo, Texas, in the amount of $985,421.00 for the provision of all necessary machinery, equipment, labor, supervision, and other services and appurtenances required for the elimination of the Uniroyal Lift Station. The scope of work the installation of 1,417 LF of 8” PVC pipe, five fiberglass manholes, street access improvements and road restoration. Funding for this project is available in the Sewer System Fund- 2019 Sewer Revenue Bond. 25-1412
  69. 29. Authorizing the City Manager to approve change order No. 1 in the amount of $115,491.76 and increase of 200 working days to the contract time. This change order is required to complete the City of Laredo Sports Complex - Lift Station Project, adding material not included in the original contract and delay on easement acquisition. With this change order the contract amount with Southern Trenchless Solutions of La Feria, Texas will increase the contract to a total of $3,054,594.01 and 350 working days. Funds are available in the Sewer System Fund- 2022 Sewer Revenue Bond. 25-1413
  70. 30. Authorizing the City Manager to award Contract to the lowest responsive bidder, RAVA Construction, LLC. of Spring, Texas, in the amount of $1,940,000.00 for the provision of all necessary machinery, equipment, labor, supervision, and other services and appurtenances required for the Zacate Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements. The scope of work consists of New DIP Header and yard piping, new telescoping assembly and other necessary appurtenances. Funding for this project is available from the Sewer System Fund- 2022 Sewer Revenue Bond. 25-1423 approve Pass
  71. 31. Authorizing the City Manager to approve the final payment in the amount of $22,000.00 and to release the retainage of $30,300.00 for a total amount of $52,300.00 to SAL Construction and Management LLC, for the Manhole Repair located in IH35, and to accept the project as complete. Funding for this payment is available from the Sewer System Fund- 2019 Sewer System Revenue Bond 25-1439
  72. 72 END OF CONSENT AGENDA __________________________________________________________________________
  73. XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION go into Executive Session Pass
  74. 32. Request for Executive Session, pursuant to Section 551.071(1)(A) of the Texas Government Code, to approve of a mediated settlement agreement in cause number 2024CVK000200-D4, Gubagreen Industrial, LLC v. The City of Laredo, City Council member Vanessa Perez, and Vanessa Perez as a private citizen, and any other matter incident thereto. 25-1497 approve as amended Pass
  75. XIV. GENERAL COUNCIL DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
  76. 76 Request by Mayor Dr. Victor D. Treviño
  77. 33. Discussion with possible action on working with our federal representatives on creating federal undeserved designation to address our veterinarian shortage and any matters related thereto. 25-C-133 approve Pass
  78. 34. Discussion with possible action on creating adopt and/or foster a pet event to mitigate most recent and unexpected transfer of pets to the City of Laredo and any matters related thereto. 25-C-134 approve Pass
  79. 79 Request by Council Member Gilbert Gonzalez
  80. 35. Recognition of the Laredo 7U All Stars for winning the 2025 Pony South Zone Pinto-7 World Series Champions. 25-C-132 no action taken
  81. 81 Request by Council Member Melissa R. Cigarroa
  82. 36. Discussion with possible action to direct the City of Laredo's Utilities Department to investigate the addition of Fluoride into the City's Public Drinking Water in order to provide a key low-cost treatment that is scientifically proven to improve dental hygiene in children and adults, any other matters incident thereto. 25-C-135 table Pass
  83. 83 Request by Council Member Dr. David Tyler King
  84. 37. Discussion with possible action regarding creating an official City policy as it relates to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the creation of City internal or external communications that require the sender to have a disclaimer clarifying AI was used to create the communication, and any matters incident thereto. 25-C-130 approve Pass
  85. 38. Discussion with possible action to pursue a request for proposal (RFP) for a pavement preservation program to preserve and extend the life of more City streets in a cost efficient manner and, and any matters incident thereto. 25-C-131 approve as amended Pass
  86. XV. ADJOURN adjourn Pass