34. • GeneralCity of Laredo (Webb County)

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract amendment from the South Texas Development Council for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Grant in the additional amount of $5,923.00, for a total amount of $150,343.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from Septe

Presented in: City of Laredo City Council Meeting on 2026-10-05

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 4.6/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (9 - 0)

“Motion to approve A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract amendment from the South Texas Development Council for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Grant in the additional amount of $5,923.00, for a total amount of $150,343.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from Septe”

Dr. Victor D. Treviño

Mayor (At-Large)

YES

Gilbert Gonzalez

Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)

YES

Ricardo "Richie" Rangel, Jr.

Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)

YES

Melissa R. Cigarroa

Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)

YES

Ricardo "Rick" Garza

Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)

YES

Ruben Gutierrez, Jr.

Councilmember, District 5 (District 5)

YES

Dr. David Tyler King

Councilmember, District 6 (District 6)

YES

Vanessa Perez

Councilmember, District 7 (District 7)

YES

Alyssa Cigarroa

Councilmember, District 8 (District 8)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract amendment from the South Texas Development Council for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Grant in the additional amount of $5,923.00, for a total amount of $150,343.00, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Health Department for the term period from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. Funds will be accounted for in the Laredo Public Health Department Fund - HOPWA Grant.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.