City Council - Workshop - Regular Meeting

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

TEXAS PLEDGE

MOMENT OF SILENCE

ROLL CALL

MINUTES

Approval of Minutes of: April 29, 2026 May 18, 2026 May 21, 2026

CITIZEN COMMENTS

Citizens can participate through in-person comments. Citizens wishing to provide in-person comments are required to fill out a witness card and submit it to the City Secretary no later than 5:45 p.m. and identify themselves at the microphone. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. Speakers may not pass their minutes to any other speaker. All comments should be relevant to City business and delivered in a professional manner. No derogatory remarks will be permitted.

The City of Laredo Mayor, Dr. Victor D. Treviño, and Council recognize the Borchers Elementary Starlettes 2025–2026 Dance Team for their outstanding achievement at the Redline Super Nationals Cheer and Dance Competition held in San Marcos, TX. Through exceptional discipline, teamwork, and commitment, the Starlettes earned 1st Place in Pom, 1st Place in Hip Hop, and 1st Place in Jazz. In addition to these category wins, the team was awarded Grand Champions, Level Champions, and Hip Hop Overall Grand Champions, competing against and surpassing teams across multiple divisions, including middle school programs.

Recognizing the Don Jose Gallego Elementary 5th Grade Ligers Girls Basketball Team for becoming Back-to-Back City Champions in the 5th Grade A Division and for making school history as the first girls' team at Don Jose Gallego Elementary to win back-to-back championships in both volleyball and basketball.

The City of Laredo Mayor, Dr. Victor D. Treviño, and City Council recognize Alexander High School athlete Cristina Garcia for qualifying to the State Finals in Track & Field for two consecutive years and bringing back a 3rd-place medal this year.

Presentation by Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino, providing general comments on city matters, upcoming initiatives, and other relevant updates for the Council and the public.

Invitation from the Gateway City Pride Association to upcoming Pride Month events in June- a collaboration with local organizations and businesses in celebrating diversity and inclusivity.

Appointment by City Manager of Alejandra Carrillo to Keep Laredo Beautiful Board.

Appointment by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa of Monica Martinez to the Ad Hoc State Legislative Advisory Committee.

Appointment by Councilman Ricardo "Richie" Rangel Jr. of Jose Angel Martinez Jr. to the Municipal Civil Service Commission.

Appointment by Council Member Dr. Tyler King of Dr. Maria Garcia to the Healthcare & Hospital Ad Hoc Committee.

Appointment by Council Member Melissa Cigarroa of Manuel Rangel for the Ad Hoc State Legislative Advisory Committee.

Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 1, Kimberly Plaza Subdivision, located at 4800 McPherson Road, from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed zone change, and staff does not support the application.

Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract from the Ardmore Institute of Health for the Lifestyle Medicine Consortium Program Grant, amending the FY2025-2026 budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $100,000.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department, for the term June 01, 2026 through May 31, 2027. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - Lifestyle Medicine Consortium Grant.

Public hearing and introductory ordinance of the city council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the closing, vacating, and abandoning of a 4,460 square foot section of cul-de-sac out of Arthur Miller Court right-of-way, as depicted in the attached survey; providing for the reversion of said property to the original owners, D & J Alexander Investments; reserving a perpetual utility easement to the City of Laredo; and providing for an effective date.

Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Ordinance 2024-O-110 of the City of Laredo to authorize and penalize repeat U-Turn offenders, allow them to cross and charge the following: authorizing to increase the insufficient fund fee to $500.00 for the 1st U-Turn Offense plus the per axle toll fee, $1,000.00 for the 2nd U-Turn Offense plus the per axle toll fee and $2,000.00 for the 3rd U-Turn Offense plus the per axle crossing fee for southbound commercial vehicles that arrive at the toll booth with insufficient funds in the automatic vehicle identification (A.V.I.) account and if an A.V.I. account has more than three (3) insufficient fund U-turns, the account will be suspended and charged a re-activation fee of $200.00. The company must leave a credit card on file and schedule automatic replenishment of funds as further described in Exhibit “A” and hereby repealing all conflicting sections in all ordinances currently in effect.

Public Hearing allowing interested persons to comment on the 2026-2027 One-Year Action Plan which identifies the projects proposed to be funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City anticipates receiving $2,863,269 in the 52nd Action Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, $966,207.62 through the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and $251,324 through the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). An additional $80,000 is anticipated to be received in Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan funds, $100,000 in Program Income (PI) to fund the Section 108 Loan Repayment, and $125,000 in HOME program income. The following projects are proposed:

52nd AY Community Development Block Grant 1 Community Development Administration $572,650 2 Housing Rehabilitation Administration $390,619 3 Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program $800,000 4 Public Service - Homeless Services $400,000 5 Section 108 Loan Repayment (EN & PI) $400,000 6 Rental Rehab Program $400,000 TOTAL $2,963,269 Revolving Loan 7 Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Administration $7,000 8 Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Program $73,000 TOTAL $80,000 HOME Investment Partnership Grant 9 HOME Program Administration $96,207.62 10 Down Payment Assistance Program $180,000 11 Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (PI & EN) $415,000 12 Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) $150,000 13 Homeowner Reconstruction Program $125,000 14 HOME Affordable Rental Housing Program $150,000 TOTAL $1,116,207.62 Emergency Solutions Grant 15 ESG Program Administration $18,840 16 Emergency Shelter - Shelter Operations $80,000 17 Emergency Shelter - Essential Services $30,000 18 Street Outreach $30,000 19 Rapid Re-Housing $46,000 20 Homelessness Prevention $40,034 21 Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) $6,450 TOTAL $251,324

Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement between the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and the City of Laredo Public Health Department for approximately 5,070 square feet at 2600 Cedar Avenue, Laredo, Texas 78040 situated within the Laredo Public Health Department Building. Lease term shall be for a total of three years, commencing on October 1, 2025 and ending on September 31, 2028, with an annual base rent of $97,344.00, payable in monthly installments, with prorated payments beginning April 1, 2026 for fiscal year 2026.

Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Parcel Development master ground lease agreement between the City of Laredo and Freeman Holdings of Laredo, LLC, for a total of 95,688.2 square feet, made up of multiple tracts of land owned and operated by the airport, including: (1) a 1.37-acre ground lease tract for the construction and development of FBO improvements; (2) the existing Fuel Pad facility; and (3) Hangar 1309. The combined annual rent for all leased premises shall be $213,040.84, consisting of: (i) annual ground rent of $40,000.00 for the 1.37-acre tract; (ii) annual rent of $13,322.40 for the Fuel Pad; and (iii) annual rent of $159,718.44 for Hangar 1309. Rental amounts shall be adjusted in accordance with changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), in addition to periodic fair market rental value adjustments as provided in the applicable lease agreements. Lessee shall also be responsible to comply with fuel flowage fees and landing fees approved by the Laredo City Council; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the City of Laredo's FY 2026 annual budget by appropriating revenues and expenses in the amount of $2,024,582.00 in the Sewer System Fund - 2015B and 2020A Revenue Bond and Waterworks Fund - 2020A Revenue Bond. The interest earnings being appropriated are for the arbitrage liability payment due to the US Treasury.

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 23 - Parks and Recreation Department, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo to amend Chapter 23-6, Section 2, fee schedule for the Buena Vista Sports Complex to allow for 6-week team program, complex hosted events and programs and tournament registration and gate fees, weekday per pod/complex fees, weekend discount package, weekday grouping of 2-hour field rentals and add-on fees for custom fence distance, tables and chairs set up, tent and canopy set up, and tournament check in sessions; providing for publication and an effective date; and providing for severability.

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 4.07 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located south of Siller Loop and west of Martinique Drive, AG (Agricultural District) to R-1 (Single Family Residential District).

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 6, Block 1, Los Corralitos Subdivision, located at 18215 FM 1472, from AG (Agricultural District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing District).

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 59.55 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located south of Lomas Del Sur Road and east of Cuatro Vientos Road, from AG (Agricultural District) and B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change, and staff does not support the application.

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 32 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located north of Lomas Del Sur Road and east of Cuatro Vientos Road, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 9.53 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located north of Lomas Del Sur Road and east of Charolais Drive, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 3.92 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located north of Lomas Del Sur Road and east of Cuatro Vientos Road, from R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 10, Block X6, Southview Replat, Phase II, located at 3502 South Arkansas Avenue, from R-1 (Single-Family Residential District) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District).

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 16.7 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located south of Lomas del Sur Road and east of Cuatro Vientos Road, AG (Agricultural District) and B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 (Highway Commercial District).

An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 19 ("Motor Vehicles and Traffic"), Article VIII ("Stopping, Standing or Parking"), Section 19-355(b) ("Parking Violations"), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo, Texas, by increasing the parking violation fee schedule; providing for severability; providing for publication; and establishing an effective date.

An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amending the City of Laredo Municipal Housing Fund FY2025-2026 annual budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $50,000.00, related to the AEP Texas Targeted Low Income Program administered by Frontier Energy, Inc. The program will provide the replacement of central air conditioning and heating systems in Municipal Housing single-family homes to improve energy efficiency, housing quality and, improve resident quality of life.

Authorizing the City Manager to approve Payment Estimate No. 14 in the amount of $322,462.00 to Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Inc. This amount includes the release of partial retainage totaling $288,908.00, consisting of $63,500.00 for escalators and $225,408.00 for the roof. The escalators and roof are hereby accepted as complete. Funding is available in the Airport Construction Fund FAA Grant 102, the Laredo International Airport Fund FAA Grant 103, and Airport Operations Fund. The project's final contract amount is $17,134,160.00, with overall completion at 39.66%. Funding is available through the Airport Construction Fund, including FAA AIP Grant No. 102 (90% FAA / 10% LRD), FAA ATP Grant No. 103 (95% FAA / 5% LRD), and Airport Operation Funds.

Authorizing the City Manager to ratify a purchase order in the amount of $2,935.00 for a cumulative amount of $102,827.01 to Aero BridgeWorks, Inc. for an emergency repair. A repair was needed on the Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) that occurred on May 1st., 2026. The emergency work was necessary to repair the auto leveler on a (PBB), because it's a critical safety and operational feature. Funding is available in the Laredo International Airport Operations Fund.

Authorizing the City Manager to donate structural firefighting gear and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) from the Fire Department to the following Municipalities in the State of Queretaro, Mexico: Landa de Matamoros, Structural Firefighting Bunker gear (10 sets), Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) (4 sets), Jalpan de Serra, Structural Firefighting bunker gear (10 sets), Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) (4 sets), Pinal de Amoles, Structural Firefighting gear (10 sets), Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) (4 sets), Arroyo Seco, Structural Firefighting gear (10 sets), Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) (4 sets), Corregidora, Structural Firefighting gear (10 sets), Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) (4 sets), Queretaro (Assigned for use of City of Querétaro, Querétaro, under the custody of the State Civil Protection Coordination of Querétaro, which belongs to the Executive Branch of the State of Querétaro), Structural Firefighting gear (33 sets), Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) (4 sets). Pursuant to the agreement between the City of Laredo and the State of Queretaro, Mexico. The equipment will be donated "as is," and the City of Laredo shall assume no liability for its use following transfer. The equipment has been fully depreciated and holds minimal or no monetary value.

Authorizing the City Manager to donate structural firefighting gear (20 Bunker gear sets, 24 ARFF gear sets and 6 ARFF pants) and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) (14 sets) from the Fire Department to the Municipality of Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico

Authorizing the City Manager to donate a 2003 Rosenbauer ARFF truck from the Fire Department to the Municipality of Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The vehicle will be donated "as is," and the City of Laredo shall assume no liability for its use following transfer. The ARFF Truck, formerly designated as Unit #169, has been fully depreciated and holds minimal or no monetary value. The ARFF truck will be donated "as is," and the City of Laredo shall assume no liability for its use following transfer.

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas amending Resolution 2025-R-67 and tax abatement agreement between the city of Laredo and Luis Alfredo Castillo for a proposed residential project located at 2416 Ventura St., Lot 2, Block 624, Western Division. The amendments are as follow, estimated capital investment total from $178,00.00 to $233,665.00, base value from $62,615 to $72,760.00, an estimated annual tax abatement total of $903.57 to 1,550.79, and estimated fee waivers from 903.57 to $1,633.64. This project is located within City Council District 8.

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and Cohort Investments, LLC for a proposed residential project located at 3117 E. Frost St, Lot 5 Blk 1957 Eastern Division, that consists of, in accordance with authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a (5) year period and will abate taxes on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $216,573.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $1,072.80, and estimated total fee waivers of $1,300.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. This project is located in District 4.

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing and approving a fee waiver and a tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and Isaias Perez for a proposed residential project located at 1306 Sanders Ave., N41' of Lots 1-2 Blk 90, Eastern Division, that consists of, in accordance with the authorized guidelines and criteria established for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ). This agreement will be for a (5) year period and will abate taxed on new improvements for the purpose of economic development. The project has an estimated capital investment total of $37,113.00, estimated annual tax abatement total of $187.40, and estimated total fee waivers of $248.00. Guidelines and criteria for the agreement are set forth in the attached agreement and information. This project is located in District 8.

Consideration for approval of FY23-ENG-07 Southern Hotel Apartments Rehabilitation Project as complete, including all warranty certificates, release of retainage, and final payment in the amount of $363,483.03 to Summit Building and Design, LLC, Laredo, Texas and approval of change order no. 1, a decrease in the contract amount of $20,312.71. The final construction contract amount is $6,828,583.29. Funding is available in the Community Development, HOME Investment Partnership, Section 108 Loan, 2017 Certificate of Obligation Issue, and 2018 Certificate of Obligation Issue Funds.

Consideration to reject all bids received for FY25-ENG-46 Country Club Speed Tables Project, as the bids received exceed estimated budgeted amount. There is no financial impact at this time.

1. ABBA Construction, LLC, Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $195,900.00 2. ALC Construction Co., Inc., Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $96,100.00 3. CID Group Inc, Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $75,444.17 4. G4 Construction Co., Inc., Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $227,000.00 5. Royal Contractors, Inc., Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $160,500.00 6. Sima Contractors, LLC, Laredo, Texas Total Base Bid: $150,200.00 Refer to attached letter of recommendation.

Consideration to renew annual service contract FY24-101 with the following vendors:

1. Section I - BTE Body Co., Irving, Texas in annual amount up to $150,000.00 (Parts only) and $150,000.00 for the remainder of the contract term; 2. Section II - Gutierrez Machine & Welding Shop, Laredo, Texas in annual amount up to $145,000.00 (Service only) and $145,000.00 for the remainder of the contract term; 3. Section II - Laredo Mechanical Industrial Service, Inc., Laredo, Texas in annual amount up to $145,000.00 (Service only) and $145,000.00 for the remainder of the contract term; for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts and truck service for the City's automated side loader trucks. The term of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning as of the date of its execution and its contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. There was no price increase during the last extension period. This is the second of three one-year extension periods. All services will be secured on an as needed basis. Fund is available in the Fleet Management Fund.

Consideration to renew annual contract FY23-038 for the purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts/service for the City's Case/John Deere equipment with the following vendors:

1. Nueces Power Equipment, Corpus Christi, Texas, in an annual amount up to $600,000.00; 2. RDO Equipment, Laredo, Texas, in an annual amount up to $600,000.00. 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. 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.

Consideration to renew and amend parts/service contract FY23-072 with Royal Contractors, Laredo, Texas in annual amount of $87,500.00. This contract provides for the purchase of windshield and back glass replacement parts/services for the City's automobiles and trucks. 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. All parts and services will be secured on an as needed basis. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Fund.

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Contract from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to perform Mobile Food Vendor (MFV) inspection services and related public health services in accordance with state regulations, for a total contract amount not to exceed $68,720.00, for the term period from July 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, with the option to extend for up to four (4) additional years. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund.

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to accept and enter into a contract amendment from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHS) for the Title V Child Health and Dental Services Project Grant for a decrease in funds in the amount of $40,902.00, for a new total award of $13,634.00, 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 - Title V Child Health and Dental Services Project Grant.

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify the execution of a continuation contract from the Women's Health and Family Planning Association of Texas (WHFPT) d.b.a. Every Body Texas, WHFPT Title X Project Grant in the total amount of $123,539.61, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from April 01, 2026 through March 31, 2027. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - WHFPT Title X Project Grant.

Consideration to renew contract FY23-024 for Voluntary Products with the following vendors and services:

1) Group Life/AD&D a. Basic Life - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas b. Supplemental Life - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas 2) Group Vision a. Vision - Aflac Group Insurance 3) Personal Insurance a. Long Term Disability - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas b. Short Term Disability - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas c. Accident - Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company d. Cancer - Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company e. Critical Illness - Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company f. Legal ID Theft - Legal Shield g. Medical Evacuation - AirMedCare Network The term of this contract was for a period of three years with option to renew two additional one year periods. This is the first of two extension periods. This contract will commence on October 1, 2026.

Authorizing the allocation of $270,000 from the District V Priority funds for the development and construction of four pickleball courts at Jovita Idar Park. Funding is available in the District V Discretionary Funds (2023 Certificate of Obligation Bond and 2024 Certificate of Obligation Bond).

Motion to approve tax roll adjustments for the month of April 2026. The amounts adjusted represent an increase of $4,679.95 for prior year taxes and a decrease of $255,889.75 for current year taxes. The aggregate adjustment represents a decrease of $251,209.80. These adjustments are determine by value changes reported by the Webb County Appraisal District, which include rollbacks and reflected in General Fund.

Consideration to renew six-month supply contract number FY23-031 with Aguaworks Pipe & Supply, Brownsville, Texas in the amount of $350,000.00 for the purchase of PVC pipe. The term of this contract shall be for a period of six months beginning as of the date of its execution. This is the last extension period for this contract. There was no price increase during the last extension period. These materials are purchased on an as needed basis for construction and repair projects. Funding is available in the Waterworks Fund.

Consideration to authorize the Utilities Department to submit an application for funding through the Texas Water Development Board's (TWDB) Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Program. Funding would be utilized for lead service line identification and replacement. Financing through the LSLR program is offered at a ratio of 51% principal forgiveness and 49% loan/bond. There is no financial impact at this time.

Consideration to renew annual service contract FY23-051 with Texas House of Clean, Laredo, Texas, in an amount up to $100,000.00 for landscaping and maintenance services for various wastewater treatment plants and for the water treatment plants. This contract establishes a cost per cycle rate to include, but not limited to, the collection of trash, debris, litter, and mowing trimmings. 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 and Sewer System Funds.

Consideration to authorize the Utilities Department to submit an application for funding through the Texas Water Development Board's (TWDB) Emerging Contaminants for Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) program. Funds requested will be allocated toward identification of a treatment plant to address contaminated water sources to ensure effective removal of harmful substances and protect public health. If awarded, the grant would cover costs at 100%. There is no financial impact as this time.

Staff report on the partial precautionary boil water notice issued on Friday, May 22. 2026 and was lifted Monday, May 25, 2026, including the cause of the incident, operational response, community impact, public information efforts, regulatory compliance, and after-action review.

Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.072 to consult with legal counsel and deliberate the purchase, acquisition, lease, and negotiation of water rights, water supply interests, and related real property interests for a secondary municipal water source.

Discussion with possible action on the feasibility of developing RV parking and related infrastructure at the Buena Vista Sports Complex to support large athletic tournaments, serving as an economic development tool, and mitigating possible lodging constraints associated with limited hotel capacity, and any matters related thereto.

Discussion with possible action on the installation of a new flagpole and American flag to replace the iconic flagpole and flag recently removed from the downtown area, incorporating Laredo’s distinction as the #1 inland port of entry in the United States and honoring our veterans, and any matters related thereto.

Discussion with possible action to establish additional policy and compliance measures to strengthen prevention, regulatory adherence, and operational integrity within the City of Laredo Utilities Department, and any matters thereto.

Discussion with possible action regarding the current status and process for City force cleanups of vacant lots and abandoned properties. With the recent rainy weather conditions, weeds and grass are growing rapidly and may eventually become a fire hazard due to Laredo's dry and hot climate; and any other matter incident thereto.

Discussion with possible action to formally request that the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) and Comisión Internacional de Límites y Aguas (CILA) provide any available information, studies, reports, or official opinions regarding the proposed federal "Smart Wall" infrastructure project and its potential installation within the middle reach of the Rio Grande and any other portion of the river, particularly as it relates to impacts on water flow, water diversion, flood control, and related environmental or infrastructure concerns, and any other matters incident thereto.

Discussion with possible action to update the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Laredo and the Webb County Drainage District, and any other matters incident thereto.

Discussion with possible action to approve a Resolution requesting federal appropriations for the rehabilitation and repair of Amistad Dam and urging Congressman Henry Cuellar and the Texas Congressional Delegation to prioritize funding for the project, and any other matters incident thereto.

Discussion with possible action regarding an update to TXDOT's potential plans to provide a grant to construct a roundabout at Springfield Pkwy and San Isidro Pkwy, and any other matters incident thereto.

Discussion with possible action regarding an update to the Xeriscaping RFP for beautification of International and Shiloh, and any other matters incident thereto.

Discussion with possible action regarding creating a formal process for renting the City's Pickleball courts and to begin planning a Parks sponsored Pickleball tournament, and any other matters incident thereto.

Discussion with possible action regarding agenda and council meeting policies and practices including but not limited to the structure, Robert's Rules, and the requirement of staff reports and project updates prior to consideration of ordinances involving rate increases, fee adjustments, and at key phases of project management process, and any other matters incident thereto.

Discussion with possible action regarding Riverbank Drive improvements and the proposed realignment project, and any other matters incident thereto.

Presentation by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Keep Laredo Beautiful to the City Council regarding the proposed Governor's Community Achievement Award (GCAA) beautification project for the IH-35 corridor, between Victoria St. and Scott St., including proposed landscaping improvements, bridge illumination, planters illumination, and LED steel art installations.

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