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77. • GeneralCity of Laredo (Webb County)

Discussion with possible action to direct the City Manager to conduct a feasibility study regarding the potential purchase of the recently closed Matias De Llano Elementary School from United Independent School District (UISD) and its potential conversion into a recreational center, community center, public library, and/or other community-serving facility; including an evaluation of acquisition an

Presented in: City of Laredo City Council Meeting on 2026-09-21
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 2.7/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 0)
“approve”
DV
Dr. Victor D. Treviño
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
GG
Gilbert Gonzalez
Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
YES
R"
Ricardo "Richie" Rangel, Jr.
Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
ABSTAIN
MR
Melissa R. Cigarroa
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
YES
R"
Ricardo "Rick" Garza
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
ABSTAIN
RG
Ruben Gutierrez, Jr.
Councilmember, District 5 (District 5)
ABSTAIN
DD
Dr. David Tyler King
Councilmember, District 6 (District 6)
YES
VP
Vanessa Perez
Councilmember, District 7 (District 7)
YES
AC
Alyssa Cigarroa
Councilmember, District 8 (District 8)
ABSTAIN

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion with possible action to direct the City Manager to conduct a feasibility study regarding the potential purchase of the recently closed Matias De Llano Elementary School from United Independent School District (UISD) and its potential conversion into a recreational center, community center, public library, and/or other community-serving facility; including an evaluation of acquisition and renovation costs, potential funding sources, and opportunities for partnership with UISD, Webb County, and other entities, subject to public input, and any other matters incident thereto.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.7/10). 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).