3. • Council ItemCity of Laredo (Webb County)

Discussion with possible action and update regarding the Hamilton Hotel, including any matters related thereto.

Presented in: City of Laredo City Council on 2026-08-14

Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 2.3/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (4 - 0)

“Motion to use priority funds to buy the additional portable units for the units that require them. ”

Gilbert Gonzalez

Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)

YES

“For”

Ricardo "Richie" Rangel, Jr.

Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)

YES

“For”

Melissa R. Cigarroa

Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)

ABSTAIN

“NP”

Ricardo "Rick" Garza

Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)

ABSTAIN

“NP”

Ruben Gutierrez, Jr.

Councilmember, District 5 (District 5)

ABSTAIN

“NP”

Vanessa Perez

Councilmember, District 7 (District 7)

YES

“For”

Alyssa Cigarroa

Councilmember, District 8 (District 8)

YES

“For”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Motion to use priority funds to buy the additional portable units for the units that require them.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.3/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).