Council approves Model Cities Initiative Grant Application Ratification, 7–1

Approval of Consent Agenda Items

8 yes, 0 no

State Legislative Agenda Adoption

8 yes, 0 no

Model Cities Initiative Grant Application Ratification

7 yes, 1 no

REC26-86 Recognizing the Laredo Buzz Basketball Team for their outstanding achievement in becoming the 2026 City of Laredo A-Division Summer League Champions. The Laredo Buzz demonstrated teamwork, dedication, and athletic excellence…

0 yes, 0 no

REC26-88 The City of Laredo Mayor and Council recognize Adrian Cazares for his entrepreneurship.

0 yes, 0 no

26-1706 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 an auto body shop (collision center) on Lot 5, Block 1787, Eastern…

0 yes, 0 no

26-1741 Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance altering the boundary limits of the City of Laredo by disannexing a tract of land approximately 288.1 acres, more or less, located at 6902 US Highway 83 South (within Porcion 43, Abstract…

0 yes, 0 no

26-1771 An Ordinance amending the City of Laredo’s Code of Ordinance Chapter 20, Municipal Court, Article I, Establishment of the Court, Article II, Presiding Municipal Court Judge, Article III, Court Personnel, providing for updates, and…

0 yes, 0 no

26-1892 An Ordinance amending the City of Laredo Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7, Article II, Section 7-20, “Administration”, creating a section to establish the registration, approval, and authorization of third-party inspectors to perform…

0 yes, 0 no

2026-O-196 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending division 3. - cost, fees, and enforcement, section 28-215, of the code of ordinances land development code to establish and codify fees charged to the public for overtime…

0 yes, 0 no

2026-O-194 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, authorizing the City Manager to amend Community Development Department’s FY2026-2027 annual budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $250,000 for the Texas Veterans…

0 yes, 0 no

2026-O-195 An Ordinance, as amended, Of The City Of Laredo, Texas, Amending Chapter 28, Article IX, “Public Right-Of-Way Management,” Of The Laredo Code Of Ordinances By Amending Sections 28-165, 28-167, 28-176, 28-178, 28-181, 28-205,…

0 yes, 0 no

2026-O-197 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing the issuance of a conditional use permit for a heavy machinery retail sales and services and wholesales of…

0 yes, 0 no

2026-O-199 An Ordinance of the City Laredo, Texas, renaming the Municipal Hospital Authority Ad-Hoc Committee as the Community Healthcare Advisory Committee; providing for continuity of the Committee, its current membership, appointments,…

0 yes, 0 no

2026-O-202 An Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, Amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 5.2 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located south of Lomas Del…

0 yes, 0 no

26-1655 Consideration to approve the selection of Hachar Media, Laredo, TX for contract FY26-071 Advertising Services Concession at the Laredo International Airport, and authorization to enter into negotiations with Hachar Media for a…

0 yes, 0 no

2026-R-230 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 PAVE Investments, LLC for a proposed multi-family project located…

0 yes, 0 no

2026-R-231 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas rescinding Resolution No. 2025-R-69, which authorized the execution of a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement between the City of Laredo and ARMS, LTD. and its…

0 yes, 0 no

2026-R-235 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing and approving a fee waiver and tax abatement agreement between the City of Laredo and Virginia Garcia for the rehabilitation of an existing residential…

0 yes, 0 no

26-1786 Consideration to award a professional services contract to Brown Reynolds Watford Architects, College Station, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $1,400,000.00 to provide schematic design, design development, construction…

0 yes, 0 no

26-1819 Consideration to reject all bids received for FY24-ENG-89 Animal Care Services - New Veterinary Hospital and Master Planning Project, and authorization to rebid the project, as the bids received exceed the estimated budgeted…

0 yes, 0 no

26-1821 Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder Soliz Paving, Inc, Laredo, Texas in the amount not to exceed $3,911,966.60 for FY26-ENG-52 Springfield Avenues Extension, Phase 1 Project…

0 yes, 0 no

26-1827 Consideration to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder Alcan Contracting, LLC, Laredo, Texas in the amount not to exceed $463,154.60 for FY24-ENG-81 Santa Fe Park Trail Project for the total…

0 yes, 0 no

2026-R-240 Authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application in the amount of $25,000.00 to Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) for the 2026 Texas Recycles Day Grant. Funding will be used to strengthen Keep Laredo Beautiful's existing…

0 yes, 0 no

26-1745 Consideration to renew supply contract FY24-118 for the purchase of automotive parts for the Fleet Department with the following vendors: 1) Gonzalez Auto Parts, Laredo, Texas in an annual amount of $350,000.00 and $700,000.00 for…

0 yes, 0 no

26-1845 Consideration to renew annual supply contracts FY24-114 for the purchase of police and passenger car tires with the following vendors: 1. Section I: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio, in an annual amount up to…

0 yes, 0 no

26-1871 Consideration to award supplies contract RFP 2026-086 for the purchase of OEM parts for small and medium vehicles for the City’s Fleet Department with the following vendors: Section I: Rush Truck Center, Laredo, TX in a two-year…

0 yes, 0 no

26-1732 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a one-year service agreement with Superion LLC, a CentralSquare Company, Lake Mary FL, for $348,754.16 utilizing Sourcewell Contract #030425-CNSQ. The service agreement is for software…

0 yes, 0 no

26-1646 Consideration to authorize a contract with Galls LLC, Lexington, KY, in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 for the purchase of police uniforms, public safety gear, equipment, and supplies. This annual contract shall utilize the…

0 yes, 0 no

26-1841 Authorizing the City Manager to donate vehicles to Zapata County Sheriff’s Office, Crystal City Police Department, and Laredo Independent School District (LISD) Police Department. The City of Laredo donates these vehicles as is and…

0 yes, 0 no

26-1610 Consideration to renew annual supply and service contract FY24-055 with Marion Services, Laredo, TX in an annual amount up to $200,000.00 and $200,000.00 for the remainder of the contract term. This contract establishes an hourly…

0 yes, 0 no

2026-R-248 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, requesting financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board under its Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) - Emerging Contaminants (EC) Program for…

0 yes, 0 no

26-1867 Authorizing the 4th Amendment to the Economic Development performance and program grant agreement between the City of Laredo, Texas and Laredo Outlet Shoppes, LLC. With the original date to the agreement on September 2, 2014.

0 yes, 0 no

2026-RT-32 Consideration to Authorize City Manager to Amend contract FY22-015 Hendrickson Transportation Group, LLC (HTG) Professional Legal Services through February 18, 2027, such for an amount of $100,000 for a total not to exceed…

0 yes, 0 no

26-C-167 Consideration to support and participate in Wreaths Across America on December 19, 2026, to honor and remember the men and women who have served our nation by placing wreaths on veterans' graves and any other matters incident…

0 yes, 0 no

26-C-179 Discussion with possible action directing the City Manager to develop an Ordinance establishing procedures and administrative authority for the write-off of uncollectible City debt and establishing a uniform policy for credit card…

0 yes, 0 no

1108 Iturbide Street Facade Alterations

1108 Iturbide Street

Review of recently completed exterior facade alterations, including a new upper-level balcony and new glass windows and door openings.

still pending

1502 Hidalgo Street HVAC Installation

1502 Hidalgo Street

Proposal for the replacement, relocation, and installation of new HVAC units on the roof within Saint Peter's Historic District.

still pending

Lomas Del Sur / Cuatro Vientos Rezoning

South of Lomas Del Sur Boulevard and west of Cuatro Vientos Road

Rezoning 5.2 acres from single-family residential to community business district.

approved · pending → approved

Market Street Auto Body Shop CUP

2917 Market Street

A conditional use permit for an auto body shop collision center.

approved · pending → approved

Data Center Development

City officials are reviewing proposed changes to the Land Development Code to protect the community from potential negative impacts associated with large-scale data center developments.

What it means: Residents living near potential industrial or tech developments.

Water Quality and Infrastructure

The council is discussing ways to secure Laredo's water future by collaborating with Webb County on a Groundwater Conservation District and opening up secondary water supply projects to more local landowners for better pricing.

What it means: Laredo water utility customers and local landowners with available groundwater resources.

Animal Welfare and Cruelty Enforcement

The committee is reviewing how law enforcement and animal control cooperate on cruelty investigations, share data, and prevent convicted abusers from getting new pets.

What it means: The general public and vulnerable animals protected by stricter enforcement and inter-agency cooperation.

Community Events and Affiliate Updates

The board will review upcoming community events like Arbor Day and Navidadfest alongside affiliate activity reports.

What it means: Laredo residents looking to participate in local community and environmental events.

Facade Alterations and Balcony Addition at 1108 Iturbide Street

The board will review recently completed exterior alterations, including a new upper-level balcony and new door and window openings at 1108 Iturbide Street in the Old Mercado Historic District.

What it means: The property owner seeks formal authorization for completed exterior improvements.

City Facility Climate Control

The board will consider whether new roof-mounted HVAC units at 1502 Hidalgo Street comply with historic preservation standards in Saint Peter's Historic District.

What it means: The property owner gains upgraded climate control equipment while maintaining district compliance.