CITY OF LAREDOCITY COUNCIL MEETING

A-2014-S-04CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

1110 HOUSTON STREETLAREDO, TEXAS 78040

AUGUST 18, 20145:30 P.M.

SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA             I. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

Appointment by Mayor Pro-Tempore Esteban Rangel of Daniel Wyers to theTechnical Review Board Ad Hoc Committee.

a.

Appointment by Council Member Alejandro "Alex" Perez to the Technical ReviewBoard Ad Hoc Committee.

b.

Appointment by Council Member Juan Narvaez of Juan Salinas to the TechnicalReview Board Ad Hoc Committee.

c.

Appointment by Council Member Charlie San Miguel of Jesus Ruiz to theTechnical Review Board Ad Hoc Committee.

d.

Appointment by Council Member Jorge A. Vera of Lance Price to the TechnicalReview Board Ad Hoc Committee.

e.

 II. PUBLIC HEARINGS 

1.   Public hearing and introductory ordinance Authorizing the City Manager toaccept and appropriate the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant No.3-48-0136-77-2014 in the amount of $4,202,381.00 and amending the City ofLaredo FY2014 Airport Construction Budget for the purpose of Airportimprovements. The City’s 10% local match for this grant is $466,932.00. This ispart of a multi-year grant totaling $4,881,196.00. The Airport Operations will beadvancing $678,815.00 to the Airport Construction Fund and also authorizingthe City Manager to appropriate said funds.

 III. RESOLUTIONS

 2.   2014-R-89 Ordering and proclaiming a Special Recall City Election for District

VII to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014; designating polling places;providing for publication; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into acontract with Webb County Elections Administrator for the purpose ofconducting a joint election with Webb County, United Independent SchoolDistrict (UISD), Laredo Independent School District (LISD) and LaredoCommunity College (LCC). (Action needed on item No. 4, prior to action onthis Resolution)

 3.   2014-R-90 Resolution directing publication of notice of intention to issue City of

Laredo, Texas Combination, Texas Combination and Revenue Certificates ofObligation, in one or more series, in the maximum principal amount of$8,500,000.00, for the purpose of (1) constructing, improving and repairing citystreets and sidewalks, together with drainage, traffic and street signalizationand lighting improvements; (2) acquisition of municipal equipment andmunicipal vehicles for various departments, to wit: City Administration, Healthand Welfare Departments, Engineering Department, Parks and RecreationDepartment, Public Safety Departments, and Public Works Departments; (3)acquiring, constructing and improving municipal parks, including constructingrelated drainage improvements and for the payment of legal, fiscal, andengineering fees in connection with such projects.

 IV. STAFF REPORTS 

4.   City Secretary’s certification of Recall Petition submitted to the City Secretary'sOffice on August 14, 2014 by a registered voter eligible to vote in the proposedelection for the purpose of recalling Council Member District VII Jorge A. Verapursuant to Article XI, Section 11.01 Recall Provisions, et seq.

 

V. ADJOURNMENTThis notice was posted at the Municipal Government Offices, 1110 Houston Street,Laredo, Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times.Said notice was posted on Friday, August 15, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.

_____________________________Gustavo Guevara, Jr.City Secretary

   

    Public Hearings (also Intro Ord) City Council-Supplemental AgendaMeeting Date: 08/18/2014  

Initiated By: Jesus Olivares, Assistant City Manager Staff Source: Jose Luis Flores, Airport Manager 

SUBJECTPublic hearing and introductory ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to acceptand appropriate the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant No.3-48-0136-77-2014 in the amount of $4,202,381.00 and amending the City of LaredoFY2014 Airport Construction Budget for the purpose of Airport improvements. The City’s10% local match for this grant is $466,932.00. This is part of a multi-year grant totaling$4,881,196.00. The Airport Operations will be advancing $678,815.00 to the AirportConstruction Fund and also authorizing the City Manager to appropriate said funds.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTIONResolution 2014-R-038 approved on 4/21/2014

BACKGROUNDThe City of Laredo International Airport received a grant offer from the Federal AviationAdministration in the amount of $4,202,381.00 for airport development improvementswhich include the Rehabilitation of the General Aviation Apron (Phase 8), improvementsto the Terminal Apron and the acquisition of a vacuum sweeper. The required localmatch in the amount of $466,932.00 is available in the Airport Construction Fund. Thisproject is part of a multi-year grant. The total United States share of the project is$4,881,196.00 of which $4,202,381.00 were awarded during FY2014 and $678,815.00is to be awarded in FY2015.

The proposed project will enable the airport to use this area as an active aircraft parkingarea for the cargo aircraft fleet currently utilizing the airport. The structural capacity ofthe existing pavement section is inadequate for the current aircraft fleet mix. Theaverage Pavement Condition Index (PCI) for this area is 36.5, which corresponds to aVery Poor rating. Foreign Object Debris (FOD) is a problem in this area, in large partdue to the pavement condition and poses a safety concern. The Terminal Apron will berehabilitated. Spalls and cracks will be repaired and failed panels will be replaced. Aregenerative air sweeper will be purchased to clean airfield pavement and reduce FOD.A rubble pile, identified as a hazard in the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, will beremoved.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONOn July 08, 2014, the Airport Advisory Board recommended approval.

On July 08, 2014, the Airport Advisory Board recommended approval.

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONApprove this ordinance.

Fiscal ImpactFiscal Year: 2014Bugeted Y/N?:Source of Funds: FAA- Grant# 77Account #:Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N:FINANCIAL IMPACT:Funding for the 10% Local match is available in the Airport Construction Fund.

Original Budget Amendment Revised BudgetREVENUES:FAA GRANT# 77 433-0000-322.20-88 -  4,202,381 4,202,381TFR IN- 433 433-0000-393.04-33 2,196,449 542,356 2,738,805TFR IN- 242 433-0000-393.02-42 3,778,286 678,815 4,457,101

5,423,552EXPENSES: AUTOMOTIVE 433-3670-585.90-04 -  198,594 198,594IMPROV O/T BLDG 433-3670-585.93-01 -  4,470,718 4,470,718IMPROV O/T BLDG 433-3682-585.93-01 -  754,240 754,240RESERVE APROP 433-3682-564.99-00 735,349 (542,356) 192,993TFR OUT- 433 433-3682-597.04-33 1,021,991 542,356 1,564,347

5,423,552

AttachmentsOrdinance Grant# 77FAA G# 77

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ORDINANCE NO.

PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCTORY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) GRANT NO. 3-48-0136-77-2014 IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,202,381.00 AND AMENDING THE CITY OF LAREDO FY2014 AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS. THE CITY’S 10% LOCAL MATCH FOR THIS GRANT IS $466,932.00. THIS IS PART OF A MULTI-YEAR GRANT TOTALING $4,881,196.00. THE AIRPORT OPERATIONS WILL BE ADVANCING $678,815.00 TO THE AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION FUND AND ALSO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROPRIATE SAID FUNDS

WHEREAS, the City of Laredo approves and appropriates revenues from a grant received from the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program in the amount of $4,202,381.00 for the Laredo International Airport Construction Budget; and

WHEREAS, said transfer will fund future grant funds and the local match towards Federal Aviation Administration “FAA” Grant(s) to initiate project work to Rehabilitate General Aviation Apron (Phase 8), Rehabilitate Airport Terminal Apron Design and Construction, rubble pile removal, and acquire vacuum sweeper; and

WHEREAS, the Airport Manager recommends that the City Council approve the proposed budget amendment to the City of Laredo FY 2014 Airport Construction Budget to recognize the additional revenues and to appropriate like expenditures; and

WHEREAS, the Airport Advisory Board finds that amending the budget is in the best interest of the City of Laredo; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Laredo is of the same opinion.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO THAT:

Section 1: The City Manager be and is hereby authorized to amend City of Laredo FY 2014 Airport Construction Budget to appropriate revenues from a grant received from the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program being Grant Project No. 3-48-0136-77-2014 in the amount $4,202,381.00 and a transfer from Airport Operations. Said transfer will fund future grant funds and the local match towards Federal Aviation Administration “FAA” Grant(s) to initiate project work to Rehabilitate General Aviation Apron (Phase 8), Rehabilitate Airport Terminal Apron Design and Construction, rubble pile removal, and acquire vacuum sweeper and authorizing the City Manager to implement said budget amendment.

Section 2: This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage hereof.

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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE ______ DAY OF ______________________, 2014.

______________________________________RAUL G. SALINASMAYOR

ATTEST:

______________________________GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR.CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

______________________________RAUL CASSOCITY ATTORNEY

   

    Resolutions City Council-Supplemental AgendaMeeting Date: 08/18/2014  

Initiated By: Carlos Villarreal, City Manager Staff Source: Gustavo Guevara, Jr., City Secretary 

SUBJECT2014-R-89 Ordering and proclaiming a Special Recall City Election for District VII to beheld on Tuesday, November 4, 2014; designating polling places; providing forpublication; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Webb CountyElections Administrator for the purpose of conducting a joint election with Webb County,United Independent School District (UISD), Laredo Independent School District (LISD)and Laredo Community College (LCC).  (Action needed on item No. 4, prior to actionon this Resolution)

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTIONNone

BACKGROUNDCity Charter Article XI Section 11.01 Recall Provisions Any elected official may beremoved from office by recall. A petition stating the specific grounds on which removal issought shall be signed by the registered voters equal in number to ten (10%) percent ofthe votes cast in the City or District election to which the elected official was elected tooffice and shall be filed with the City Secretary by any registered voter who is eligible tovote in the proposed recall election. The recall petition shall have a time limit of six (6)months from the earliest date of any signature on the petition to the date of its filing withthe City Secretary. Section 11.03 Filing, Examination, and Certification of Recall PetitionAll petition papers comprising a recall petition shall be assembled and filed with the CitySecretary as one instrument. Within twenty (20) days after filing, the City Secretary shalldetermine whether each paper of the recall petition is properly attested and whether thepetition is signed by the requisite number of registered voters. Upon completing theexamination, the City Secretary shall certify the results to the Council. If the recallpetition is deemed to lack the required number of verified registered voters, the CitySecretary shall set forth in detail the particulars in which it is defective; provided,however that except as to the particulars certified to be defective, the petition shall bedeemed to be valid in all other respects. Section 11.05 Recall Election Ordered If arecall petition, is certified by the City Secretary to be sufficient, he shall at once submit itto the Council and notify the person whose removal is sought of such action. TheCouncil shall order a recall election which shall be held at the next allowable electiondate under the Texas Election Code but, in no event, less than thirty (30) days after thepetition has been certified. Resignation prior to the recall election shall cancel the election.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

N/A

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONApproval of this Resolution.

Fiscal ImpactFiscal Year:Bugeted Y/N?:Source of Funds:Account #:Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N:FINANCIAL IMPACT:N/A

Attachments2014-R-89

RESOLUTION 2014-R-89

ORDERING AND PROCLAIMING A SPECIAL RECALL CITY ELECTION FOR DISTRICT VII TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014 ; DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH WEBB COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A JOINT ELECTION WITH WEBB COUNTY, UNITED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (UISD), LAREDO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (LISD) AND LAREDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (LCC).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO:

Section 1: That a special recall election be and the same is hereby ordered to be held and conducted within and for the City of Laredo on Tuesday, the 4th day of November, 2014, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of District 7 the following:

“Shall Jorge A. Vera be removed from the office of City Council Member District 7by recall?”

Section 2: That the mode and manner of holding and conducting said election shall be in accordance with the Texas Election Code and the City Charter of the City of Laredo, and that only resident qualified voters of District 7 shall be eligible to vote at said election.

Section 3: That the polls at each designated polling place, as set forth in "Exhibit A" which is attached hereto and made a part of this resolution for all purposes, on said special recallelection day shall be open from 7:00 o'clock A.M. to 7:00 o'clock P.M.

Section 4: That the Presiding Judges shall appoint not less than two qualified election clerks to serve and assist in conducting said election; provided that if the Presiding Judge actually serves as expected, the Alternate Presiding Judge shall be one of such clerks.

Section 5: That the period for early voting by personal appearance shall begin on October20, 2014 and shall continue through the fourth day preceding the date of the election, October 31, 2014. The main polling place for early voting shall be the County Justice Center, located at 1100 Washington St., Laredo, Texas and such other early voting and mobile voting places and dates as set forth in "Exhibit A" attached hereto. The main early voting polling place shall remain open from 8:00 o'clock A.M. to 5:00 o'clock P.M. on each day designated for early voting, except for Saturday, October 25th and Monday, October 27th through Friday, October 31st when the main early voting polling place shall be open from 8:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m and Sunday, October 26th when the place shall be open from 1:00 p.m. through 6:00 p.m. The designated polling places shall not be open on Saturdays, Sundays or official holidays, except as otherwise provided for in schedule of "Exhibit F."

Section 6: That the Early Voting Clerk for said election shall be appointed by the Webb County Elections Administrator.

Section 7: Application for ballots by mail shall be conducted by The Webb County Elections Administrator. All ballot applications and ballots voted by mail shall be sent to the Webb County Election Administrator, 1110 Washington, Suite 103, P.O. Box 29, Laredo, Texas 78042-029.

Section 8: That notice of said elections shall be given by posting a substantial copy of this resolution at the City Hall on the bulletin board used for posting notices of the meetings of the City Council. A substantial copy of this resolution also shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation published in said City, the date of publication to be not earlier than the 30th day or later than the 10th day prior to the date set for said election.

Section 9: That said election shall be conducted at each designated voting place and the ballot to be used at such election shall be printed in the form required by the Texas Election Code and manufacturer's specifications with names of candidates printed thereon in full and prepared in such manner as specified by the Texas Election Code. That this election is to be conducted utilizing iVotronic Electronic Units during the election and the AIS 315 Tabulation System Tuesday, November 4, 2014.

Section 10: That immediately after the votes at such regular and special recall election have been conducted and proper returns thereof made to the City Council, said City Council shall meet on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at the City Council Chambers, 1st floor, 1110 Houston, to canvass the election and cause to be entered in the proper records of the City of Laredo, Texas, its official declaration of, or order showing the actual and true results of said special election.

Section 11: That this notice shall serve as authority for conducting a joint election withLaredo Community College, Laredo Independent School District, United Independent School District and Webb County to the extent that the City of Laredo will use the same judges and clerks, where possible.

Section 12: That the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to enter into a contract agreement with the Webb County Elections Administrator to conduct said special election and accept the terms and conditions as set forth in the contract attached hereto and identified as "Exhibit A."

Section 13: That the City Council hereby authorizes and establishes a Central Counting Station, appointment of the Central Counting Station Presiding Judge, Manager, Tabulation Supervisor, and Counting Station Clerks as set forth in the contract agreement with the Elections Administrator.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE 18th DAY OF AUGUST, 2014.

____________________________________RAUL G. SALINAS

ATTEST: MAYOR

_________________________GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR.CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

________________________RAUL CASSOCITY ATTORNEY

   

    Resolutions City Council-Supplemental AgendaMeeting Date: 08/18/2014  

Initiated By: Horacio De Leon, Assistant City Manager Staff Source: Rosario Camarillo-Cabello / Noel Valdez, McCall Parkhurst & Horton, LLP 

SUBJECT2014-R-90 Resolution directing publication of notice of intention to issue City of Laredo,Texas Combination, Texas Combination and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, in oneor more series, in the maximum principal amount of $8,500,000.00, for the purpose of(1) constructing, improving and repairing city streets and sidewalks, together withdrainage, traffic and street signalization and lighting improvements; (2) acquisition ofmunicipal equipment and municipal vehicles for various departments, to wit: CityAdministration, Health and Welfare Departments, Engineering Department, Parks andRecreation Department, Public Safety Departments, and Public Works Departments; (3)acquiring, constructing and improving municipal parks, including constructing relateddrainage improvements and for the payment of legal, fiscal, and engineering fees inconnection with such projects.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTIONN/A

BACKGROUNDA Plan of Finance was presented and approved on August 12, 2014 at a BudgetWorkshop to City Council for the sale of these bonds.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONN/A

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONTo proceed with the approval to publish the Notice of Intent.

Fiscal ImpactFiscal Year:Bugeted Y/N?:Source of Funds:Account #:Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N:FINANCIAL IMPACT:None at this time.

 

Fiscal Year:Bugeted Y/N?:Source of Funds:Account #:Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N:FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Attachments2014-R-90

CERTIFICATE FOR RESOLUTION NO. 2014-R-90

THE STATE OF TEXAS §COUNTY OF WEBB §CITY OF LAREDO §

We, the undersigned officers of said City, hereby certify as follows:

1. The City Council of said City convened in REGULAR MEETING ON THE 18th DAY OF AUGUST, 2014, at the City Hall, and the roll was called of the duly constituted officers and members of said City Council, to-wit:

Raul G. Salinas, MayorMike GarzaEsteban Rangel, Mayor Pro-TemAlejandro "Alex" Perez, Jr.Juan NarvaezRoque Vela, Jr.Charlie San MiguelJorge A. VeraCindy Liendo

Gustavo Guevara, Jr., City Secretary

and all of said persons were present, except the following members: Whereupon, among other business, the following was transacted

at said Meeting: a written

RESOLUTION DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CITY OF LAREDO, TEXAS COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $8,500,000, FOR THE PURPOSE OF (1) CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND REPAIRING CITY STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, TOGETHER WITH DRAINAGE, TRAFFIC AND STREET SIGNALIZATION AND LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS; (2) ACQUISITION OF MUNICIPALEQUIPMENT AND MUNICIPAL VEHICLES FOR VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS, TO WIT: CITY ADMINISTRATION, HEALTH AND WELFARE DEPARTMENT, ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTS, AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS; (3) ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING MUNICIPAL PARKS, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTING RELATED DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND FOR THE PAYMENT OF LEGAL, FISCAL, AND ENGINEERING FEES IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH PROJECTS

was duly introduced for the consideration of said City Council and read in full. It was then duly moved and seconded that said Resolution be adopted; and, after due discussion, said motion carrying with it the adoption of said Resolution, prevailed and carried by the following vote:

AYES: All members of said City Council shown present above voted "Aye".

NOES: NONE.

2. That a true, full and correct copy of the aforesaid Resolution passed at the Meeting described in the above and foregoing paragraph is attached to and follows this Certificate; that said Resolution has been duly recorded in said City Council's minutes of said Meeting; that the above and

foregoing paragraph is a true, full and correct excerpt from said City Council's minutes of said Meeting pertaining to the adoption of said Resolution; that the persons named in the above and foregoing paragraph are the duly chosen, qualified and acting officers and members of said City Council as indicated therein; that each of the officers and members of said City Council was duly and sufficiently notified officially and personally, in advance, of the time, place and purpose of the aforesaid Meeting, and that said Resolution would be introduced and considered for adoption at said Meeting, and each of said officers and members consented, in advance, to the holding of said Meeting for such purpose, and that said Meeting was open to the public and public notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting was given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.

3. That the Mayor of said City has approved and hereby approves the aforesaid Resolution; that the Mayor and the City Secretary of said City have duly signed said Resolution; and that the Mayor and the City Secretary of said City hereby declare that their signing of this Certificate shall constitute the signing of the attached and following copy of said Resolution for all purposes.

SIGNED AND SEALED THE 18th DAY OF AUGUST, 2014.

Gustavo Guevara, Jr. Raul G. SalinasCity Secretary Mayor

(CITY SEAL)

RESOLUTION NO. 2014-R-90

RESOLUTION DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CITY OF LAREDO, TEXAS COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, IN THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $11,750,000, FOR THE PURPOSE OF (1) CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND REPAIRING CITY STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, TOGETHER WITH DRAINAGE, TRAFFIC AND STREET SIGNALIZATION AND LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS; (2) ACQUISITION OF MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT AND MUNICIPAL VEHICLES FOR VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS, TO WIT: CITY ADMINISTRATION, HEALTH AND WELFARE DEPARTMENT, ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTS, AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS; (3) ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING AND IMPROVING MUNICIPAL PARKS, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTING RELATED DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND FOR THE PAYMENT OF LEGAL, FISCAL, AND ENGINEERING FEES IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH PROJECTS

THE STATE OF TEXAS :COUNTY OF WEBB :CITY OF LAREDO :

WHEREAS, the City deems it advisable to give notice of intention to issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, in one or more series, in the maximum principal amount of $8,500,000, for the purpose of (1) constructing, improving and repairing city streets and sidewalks, together with drainage, traffic and street signalization and lighting improvements; (2) acquisition of municipal equipment and municipal vehicles for various city departments, to wit: city administration, health and welfare department, engineering department, parks and recreation department, public safety departments, and public works departments; (3) acquiring, constructing and improving municipal parks, including constructing related drainage improvements and for the payment of legal, fiscal, and engineering fees in connection with such projects; and

WHEREAS, it is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this Resolution was passed, was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and purpose of said meeting was given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAREDO, THAT:

1. That attached hereto is a form of the Notice of Intention to issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, the form and substance of which is hereby adopted and approved.

2. That the City Secretary shall cause said notice to be published in substantially the form attached hereto, in a newspaper of general circulation in said City, and published in said City, on the same day in each of two consecutive weeks, the date of the first publication thereof to be at least 30 days prior to the time set for the issuance of such certificates of obligation as shown in said notice.

3. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.

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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR ON THIS THE 18th DAY OF AUGUST, 2014.

Raul G. Salinas, Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Gustavo Guevara, Jr. Raul Casso City Secretary City Attorney

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUECITY OF LAREDO, TEXAS

COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION

The City of Laredo does hereby give notice of intention to issue Combination Tax and Revenue

Certificates of Obligation, in one or more series, in the maximum principal amount not to exceed

$8,500,000, for the purpose of (1) constructing, improving and repairing city streets and sidewalks, together

with drainage, traffic and street signalization and lighting improvements; (2) acquisition of municipal

equipment and municipal vehicles for various city departments, to wit: city administration, health and

welfare department, engineering department, parks and recreation department, public safety departments,

and public works departments; (3) acquiring, constructing and improving municipal parks, including

constructing related drainage improvements and for the payment of legal, fiscal, and engineering fees in

connection with such projects. The City proposes to provide for the payment of such Combination Tax and

Revenue Certificates of Obligation from the levy and collection of ad valorem taxes in the City as provided

by law, and from surplus revenues of the City's International Toll Bridge System, remaining after payment

of all operation and maintenance expenses thereof, and all debt service, reserve, and other requirements in

connection with all of the City's revenue bonds or other obligations (now or hereafter outstanding), which

are payable from all or any part of the Net Revenues of the City's International Toll Bridge System. The

City Council intends to consider an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas

Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, at a Regular City Council Meeting to be held at

5:30 P.M. on October 6, 2014 in the City Council Chambers, 1110 Houston Street, Laredo, Texas.

Raul G. Salinas, Mayor

   

    Staff Reports City Council-Supplemental AgendaMeeting Date: 08/18/2014  

Initiated By: Carlos Villarreal, City Manager Staff Source: Gustavo Guevara, Jr., City Secretary 

SUBJECTCity Secretary’s certification of Recall Petition submitted to the City Secretary's Office onAugust 14, 2014 by a registered voter eligible to vote in the proposed election for thepurpose of recalling Council Member District VII Jorge A. Vera pursuant to Article XI,Section 11.01 Recall Provisions, et seq.

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BACKGROUNDOn August 14, 2014 a recall petition seeking the removal of Councilman Jorge A. Verafrom office was filed with the City Secretary's Office. After a examination of the petitionby the City Secretary, it was determined that the petition met with Laredo City Charterrequirements. Certification of the same to the Laredo City Council follows. 

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AttachmentsCertification-Recall Petition

OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY

GUSTAVO GUEVARA, JR.

Certification of Recall Petition

Pursuant to Laredo City Charter, Article XI, §11.03, I, Gustavo Guevara, Jr., as City Secretary for the City of Laredo, hereby certify that the recall petition for the removal of District VII Council Member Jorge A. Vera, submitted to my office on August 14, 2014, is sufficient as follows: The petition states the specific grounds on which removal is sought and was submitted with one hundred and seventy three (173) supporting signatures nineteen (19) of which were disqualified leaving one hundred and fifty four (154) supporting signatures of registered voters from District VII which number is greater than ten percent of the votes cast in the district election to which Council Member Jorge Vera was elected to office. The petition was filed in my office by a registered voter who is eligible to vote in the proposed recall election. Council Member Jorge A. Vera has been in office longer than six months and has more than six months left until the end of his elected term. The petition consisted of twenty two (22) separate papers, each of which was supported by an affidavit of the person circulating the petition as required by Laredo City Charter, Article XI, §11.02.v All petition papers comprising the recall petition were filed with my office as one instrument.

Upon this certification I will notify Council Member Vera of the same.

So certified on this 18th day of August , 2014.

__________________________ Gustavo Guevara, Jr. City Secretary