30. • GeneralCity of Laredo (Webb County)

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to ratify the submission of a grant application in the amount of $5,000.00 to the Laredo Area Community Foundation for the 2026 Area of Interest Grant Program. If awarded, the grant will provide funding for Keep Laredo Beautiful's "Rooted in Laredo" Community Tree Planting and Stewardship Program; No local

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

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 2.2/10 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 ratify the submission of a grant application in the amount of $5,000.00 to the Laredo Area Community Foundation for the 2026 Area of Interest Grant Program. If awarded, the grant will provide funding for Keep Laredo Beautiful's "Rooted in Laredo" Community Tree Planting and Stewardship Program; No local ”

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 ratify the submission of a grant application in the amount of $5,000.00 to the Laredo Area Community Foundation for the 2026 Area of Interest Grant Program. If awarded, the grant will provide funding for Keep Laredo Beautiful's "Rooted in Laredo" Community Tree Planting and Stewardship Program; No local match is required.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.2/10). 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).