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Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting, 05/11/2023
B
C
D
A
G
I'm
guess
Mr
chairman:
we
wanted
to
give
an
update.
We
know
that
this
is
an
item
that
that's
a
meeting
along
with
our
department
and
with
legal
we've,
been
working
on
this
and
and
we've
been
formulating.
The
final
draft
for
the
ordinance,
based
on
the
recommendations
that
the
committee
made
recommendations
by
the
building
department,
which
is
a
department
that
administers
have
handled
the
program.
G
G
A
lot
of
conversation
and
and
discussion
was
made
as
far
as
the
fee
waivers
after
you
know,
touching
base
with
City
manager's
office
with
legal
with
the
building
department.
We
will
go
ahead
and,
and
do
things
are
going
to
happen
with
this
item
on
Monday?
One
of
the
important
things
that
we
really
really
need
to
take
care
of
is
re-adopting
the
NEC
maps
for
zones,
one
two
and
three
that
had
expired
back
in
2018
Economist.
Taken
concurrently,
we
wanted
to
also
present
the
guidelines
the
way
the
fees
that
are
that
have
already.
A
Parks
fee,
which
is
typically
used
for
new
developments,
so
developments
that
either
decide
not
to
incorporate
a
part,
so
they
have
to
pay
a
fee
to
the
whole
thing.
Did
we
ever
get
an
update
on
what
is
going
on
with
that
and
why
that's
now
being
leveraged
for
inner
city
Redevelopment,
which
cannot
build
a
park
if
they
wanted
to
and.
G
G
Yes,
that
is
an
item
that,
although
was
recently
brought
up
to
our
attention
and
one
other
I,
do
want
to
make
sure
that
the
commit
the
the
advisory
committee
is
a
word
and
understands
that
at
this
point
with
the
NEC
program,
our
main
intention
and
the
priorities
to
get
the
guidance
re-adopted
and
the
maths,
the
Parkland
dedication
fee
has
never
been
part
of
the
program
as
a
fever
is
weight.
But
I
do
know
that
the
Departments
that
are
involved
with
that
particular
ordinance
have
already
been
addressing.
G
You
know
some
of
the
concerns.
It
is
my
understanding
that
the
concern
has
also
been
addressed,
that
at
the
management
levels
office
and
it's
something
it's
an
item
that
is
being
evaluated
and
that
internally
we,
the
city
has
been
addressing
as
well,
so
that
we
can
have
a
better,
not
only
understanding
but
opinion
as
to
what
he
to
be
done.
Moving
forward.
A
A
G
G
G
Again,
what
building
and
parts
department
will
be
recommending
as
far
as
the
ordinance
as
far
as
included,
including
it
as
an
NEC?
That's
something
that
we
will
need
to
further
evaluate
internally
with
City
manager's
office,
with
legal
and
and
please
rest
assure
that
Our
intention
is
to
make
this
program,
as
you
know,
available
and
open,
so
that
it
can
be
successful.
And
but
at
the
same
time
it
is
our
duty
and
responsibility
to
take
a
look
at
what
the
impact.
H
A
Traditionally
so
black
party
and
I'm,
not
please
Amber
or
Marion
jump
in
if
I'm
not
like
properly
describing
describing
this,
but
the
park
fee
is
typically
for
newer
developments.
Let's
say
you
know
you're
going
in
your
annexing
or
not
they
do
this
falling.
You
know
typical
residential
development.
You
are
typically
required
to
build
a
park
if
you
decide
not
to
you're,
basically
leverage
the
fee.
G
B
G
And-
and
you
know,
as
as
economic
developers
and
and
we'll
you
know,
have
the
same
vision
of
growing
and
you
know
having
offering
good
quality
of
life,
and
that
goes
hand
in
hand
with
parts
and
with
that
comes
you
know
the
impact
that
that
might
represent
as
well.
In
that
end,
I'm
not
saying
that
it's
not
something
that
you
know
doesn't
make
sense.
G
It's
just
I,
I,
honestly
think
this
type
of
addition
to
the
nece
program
does
require
further
analysis,
and
so
that
we
can
see
the
true
impact
and
what
Canon
cannot
be
done
and
based
on
on
data
and
numbers,
and
not
just
you
know,
on
base,
you
know
assumptions
per
se,
but
it
is
something
that
you
know
is
being
looked
at.
I
think
I,
I
think
that
the
first
step
is
really
evaluating
the
current
ordinance.
G
That
is
there
how
it
is
being
implemented,
how
it's
being
read,
how
it's
being
understood
by
developers
as
well
and
just
have
that
Synergy
as
to
the
city
and
developers
having
the
same
understanding
of
what
the
ordinance
means
and
how
the
funds
and
the
fees
are
being
implemented
and
then
from
there.
Then
you
know
consideration
for
how
we
can
use
that
as
a
possible.
G
You
know
incentive
could
be,
but
at
this
point
that
he
has
never
been
part
of
the
NEC
program
and
Our
intention
is
that
we
just
move
forward
with
re-aducting
the
guidelines
that
have
already
expired
for
two
years
and
currently
with
the
maps
that
are
already
expired
and
that'll.
Give
I
I
feel
that
that
will
give
the
CDR
Department
the
advisory
committee
as
all
time
and
and
I.
Think
I
mentioned
this
at
our
last
meeting
or
I
might
have
mentioned
this
to
you.
G
Julian
I'm,
really
considering
having
an
in-depth
analysis
and
study
economic
study
on
what
we
can
do
with
the
NEC
program.
You
know
I
think
there's
a
lot
that
can
be
done
with
the
program.
There
are
challenges
as
well.
You
know,
internally,
you
will
see
that
this
program
in
other
cities
is
very
successful.
G
The
city
of
Dallas
at
one
point
had
as
many
as
20
different
NEC
zones,
but
I
think
re-adopting.
The
guidelines
and
the
maps
for
another
few
years
can
give
the
city
and
our
department
and
the
Committees
and
the
other
departments
that
are
involved
enough
time
to
really
really
come
up
with
a
strategy
plan
that
can
help
us
either.
We
designate
areas
if
we
feel
that
there's
other
areas
that
can
benefit
from
this
program,
because
that's
a
whole
intention
of
the
program.
G
You
know
that
the
maps
are
moved
throughout
the
city
so
that
we
can
see
a
bigger
impact.
The
current
maps
have
been
there
for
several
years
now
and
although
it
has
been
somewhere
else,
successful
I
think
it
is
in
the
best
interest
of
the
city
and
the
community
to
see
the
impact
in
in
different
areas,
because
the
radio
is
not
the
same,
but
it
was
back
in
2013
program
was
introduced.
So
we
strongly
feel
that
in
two
years
we
can
come
up
with
a
good
plan.
H
So
an
article
for
the
feeway
University
reading
section
one
it
says
for
NC:
applicants
are
following
P
waivers
include,
but
are
not
limited
to.
Is
that
Clause,
it's
article
core
fee
waiver,
A1
and
it
might
and
again,
if
I'm
reading
it
correctly,
the
fact
that
it
says
the
fee
waivers
include
but
not
limited
to
and
including
into
that
terminologies.
The
application
will
be
informed
of
any
and
often
waivers
prior
to
the
agreement
being
sent
to
councilor
you.
So
then
that's
some
point
in
time.
H
A
I'd
like
to
just
round
out
the
concern
of
what
is
being
brought
up
with
those
Park
fees,
those
were
so
so.
Yes,
the
answer
your
current
question.
Yes,
but
what
what
the
issue
kind
of
is,
and
it's
a
little
broader
than
the
chapter,
380
or
sorry,
chapter
3.
Do
you
see
an
easy
policy
right
now
is
that
he
was
never.
A
Assessing
that
and
not
just
developers,
but
obviously
you
know
people
that
just
own
these
little
plots
of
mine
that
were
trying
to
redevelop
them
are
arguing
that
if
you
look
at
the
organs,
it
doesn't
actually
call
out
the
way
it's
being
used
right
now
by
the
city.
So
that's
just
the
concern
so
it
may
not.
The
city
may
come
and
find.
I
That
as
something
like
this
way,
Julian,
so
we
so
what
you're
saying
is
that
you
want
protection
from
being
adult
a
donor
inside
the
city
to
areas
that
are
not
part
of
the
parks.
Is
that
what
you're
saying
I
mean
the
the
end
result?
Is
you
want
what's,
if
you're
going
to
be
assessed
a
fee
to
be
assessed
inside
the
city
limits
with
present
Parks
or
you
and
not
industrial
workers?
That's.
A
The
argument
that's
being
had
right
now
is
that
b
is
never
was
never
intended.
It
was.
It
was
intended
for
new
developments
in
new
product
property
and
it
was
to
allow
you
know
the
typical,
suburban
sprawl
residential
developments
to
avoid
having
to
build
a
park
as
part
of
that
new
development
that
that's
whole
policy
doesn't
really
fit
in
already
plotted
developed
areas.
You
can't
go,
you
know
if
you
go
and
you
buy
a
lot,
that's
8
000
square
feet
and
you
want
to
put
four
parking
units
on
there.
A
F
Was
going
to
address
that
exact
I'm,
glad
that
you
pointed
it
out,
that's
exactly
where
I
was
going
to
say
right
now,
there's
another
attorney
that
she's
head
of
the
parks
department,
it's
Sophie
and
I,
brought
it
up
to
her
about
this
park.
Dedication
fee,
since
that's
her
Department
how
it's
kind
of
being
applied
and
she's
looking
into
it.
So
it
may
be
just
a
miscommunication
between
building
and
the
applicants
right
now
got.
H
H
F
E
A
I'm
just
hearing
from
from
individuals
that
have
gone
to
to
basically
do
these
Dental
developments
that
this
is
being
improperly
LED,
so
I
think
I
think
the
basis
is
finding
out.
Is
it
being
Incorporated
Levy?
Because
if
it
is,
then
it's
a
moot
argument
to
even
have
because
it
wouldn't
affect
NDC
since
NES
are
over
plotted
property
that
have
already
been
plotted.
G
B
G
B
B
B
G
G
G
H
I
know
what
the
other
conversation
we
had
at
the
point:
it's
digital
formatting
applications
and
then
we
needed
to
Market
it.
We
said
we
need
to
work
with
our
marketing
team
board
or
hire
a
marketing
person
or
building
department.
Who
was
the
internal
day-to-day
operations?
Personnel?
Yes,
and
streamlining.
G
You
know
it's
and
I
bring
it
up
just
so
that
we
can
all
understand
that
if
we
want
to
leverage
and
grow
the
program,
it
comes
at
a
cost
as
well
right
now,
there's
not
a
designated
Department
and-
and
you
know,
that's
that's
one
of
the
things
that
we
would
like
for
the
committee
and
and
that's
we're
addressing
internally
as
well.
But
we
need
to
be
mindful
of
that.
You
know
it
will
require
additional
staff
if
we
really
want
to
grow
it.
G
But
to
your
point,
that's
the
whole
idea
all
the
work
that
we
have
been
doing
in
the
last
few
months
with
the
partners
inside
what
Cafe
ornaments
with
the
NEC
guidelines,
revision
of
our
chapter,
380,
chapter
312
and
the
other
incentive
programs
that
we
have
that's.
The
idea
put
together
a
complete
package
of
incentives
that
we
can
all
bundle
and
promote
and
be
able
to
identify,
depending
on
the
title
project
that
comes
to
Laredo,
be
able
to
identify
what's
the
best
incentive
that
can
be
offered
in
order
to
remain
competitive.
A
County
which
was
not
participating
in
the
nezs
for
the
longest
time
and
I
got
verification
from
the
County's
attorney
that
they
are
now
accepting
applications
also,
and
they
said
the
way
they
are
doing
it
is
a
person
has
to
go
to
the
City
of
Laredo
and
then
the
city's
supposed
to
forward
it
off
to
that.
Yes,.
G
And
Mr
chairman,
thank
you
for
for
sharing
that
with
us
and
for
sending
me
the
the
documents
regarding
the
Webb
County
program.
I
did
reach
out
to
the
county
and
all
of
them
you
know
Nathan
and
the
Lalo.
You
know
they're
aware
they're
more
than
willing
to
meet.
You
know
with
the
city
and
I
think
it's
the
we're
at
the
perfect
time
to
start
our
communication
and
connecting
that
bridge
to
where
we
can
combine
both
programs
as
a
stronger.
H
A
G
H
The
other
thing
was
that
we
had
like
a
front
desk
clerk
trying
to
Market
in
or
manage
the
day-to-day
operations
of
and
I
know.
That's.
That
was
one
of
my
questions.
I,
don't
know
if
you
remember
Julian,
so
I
just
want
to
make
sure
that
the
person
or
individuals
that
are
going
to
be
overseeing
this
initiative
are
qualify
to
push.
Not
just
a
hear.
You
have
time
to
it
and.
G
At
the
city
working
on
non-city,
manager's
office
and
and
structuring-
maybe
you
know
the
resources
that
are
needed.
I
think
that's
something
that
will
be
addressed
in
time
internally
with
the
appropriate
department,
so
make
sure
that
that
we
follow
your
advice
and
that
we
make
sure
that
the
program
is
as
successful
as
it
can
be
and.
G
I
think
you
know,
once
the
guidelines
are
re-adapted
and
whatnot,
it
will
be
beneficial
if
we
designate
one
of
the
future
meetings
just
to
go
over
all
the
details
about
the
program,
so
that
the
committee
can
be
fully
aware
on
on.
You
know-
or
at
least
you
know,
the
the
key
points
of
the
program
and
what
the
intention
of
the
program
is
and
what
the
limitations
of
the
program
are
as
well.
G
You
know
this
this
incentive,
like
with
any
other
incentives,
these
are
put
together
as
a
as
a
way
of
Bridging,
the
Gap
of
any
type
of
Redevelopment
or
investment
and
and
Julian.
You
you've
heard
us
say,
and
you
have
mentioned
it
many
times
as
well
worth
about
four.
You
know
tests
also
comes
into
play
and-
and
just
you
know,
make
sure
that
we
all
are
on
the
same
page
as
far
as
what
can
and
cannot
be
done
with
your
program.
I
G
C
C
A
more
efficient
you
know,
most
people
here
are
business
owners
who
have
a
really
busy
schedule
said
to
have
set
up
a
guideline
where
we
need
to
have
at
least
a
minimum
of
three
items.
Just
to
give
an
example,
you
know
it
can
be
any
amount
of
items
and
a
maximum
of
items
to
discuss.
So
we
can
stay
here.
You
know
stay
within
the
hour
frame.
If
we
only
have
one
item
to
discuss,
maybe
we
can
just
add
it
and
skip
that
meeting.
C
G
Before
you
all
and
I
think
it
just
helps
as
well
to
keep
effective
and
productive
meetings.
You
know
and
items
that
we
only
have
an
hour
to
cover
in
previewing
the
last
two
or
three
meetings.
I
know
that
we
haven't
been
able
to
fully
cover
some
of
the
items
and
and
I
I
would
highly
recommend
the
committee
to
consider
this
just
so
that
we
can
have
a
more
effective
way
of
you
know
a
more
effective
way
of
conducting
our
meetings.
A
If
I
can
give
my
experience
on
so
I
I
agree
with
the
item.
My
concern
really
isn't
on
not
having
enough
agenda
items.
These
I
think
okay.
In
my
time
here,
we've
left
early
once
in
the
past
for
years
as
as
the
chair,
I
am
completely
willing.
You
know,
as
as
long
as
I've
supported
the
rest
of
the
committee
to
do
a
hard
hard
stop
on
any
of,
but
anytime
we
make
it
past
the
hour
and
then
we
just
move
those
agenda
items
to
the
next
meeting.
A
G
H
G
Discussed
at
the
beginning
of
the
year,
you
know
it's
something
that
we
can
definitely
I
guess
bring
back
to
the
table
and
if
there
is
a
strategic
planning
for
the
city
in
the
works,
I
would
recommend
that
we
are
lying
to
whatever.
That
plan
is
because
this
is
the
way
you
look
at
it.
If
there's
going
to
be
a
strategic
planning
for
the
entire
city,
we
as
department
and
as
advisory
committee,
we
need
to
understand
what
our
role
is
in
the
overall
picture:
right.
G
B
G
Been
established
because
yeah
you're
absolutely
right
the
last
time
there
was
a
planning,
a
study
for
the
city
and
where
we
want
to
take
the
city
yeah,
there
was
no
department.
Now
there
is
one
and
I
think
right
now,
it's
even
more
important
that
we
align
our
strategic
planning
session
as
a
an
advisory
committee
and
Department
with
the
overall
picture.
I
I
think.
E
That'll
help
too,
with
the
revisiting
the
comp
plan
on
the
economic
development
part
and
really
you
know,
maybe
use
that
as
a
as
a
guideline
of
where,
where
we
want
it
to
be,
how
far
did
we
get?
You
know
Julian
you
mentioned
this:
did
we
meet
what
we
wanted
to
do
and
if
we
didn't,
maybe
that
can
help
play
into
a
strategic
well.
I
I
I
So
I'd
like
to
make
a
motion
that
that
we
do
try
to
respect
the
hour
and
the
number
of
items
that
we
have
in
that
hour
and
the
fact
that,
if
we
are
going
to
have
a
lot
of
a
lot
of
stuff,
that
we
have
in
many
meetings
and
towards
us
was
great,
someone
were
just
informational.
You
can
just
put
and
say
oh
the
information's
here
in
depth,
for
not
having
discussion
on
the
information
they
had
attacked,
but
we're
just
providing
the
information.
I
Let's
move
on
to
the
item,
letters
that's
important,
so
I
would
like
to
make
a
motion
that
and
Mr
and
Nelson's
comment
about
having
just
items
that
that
are
important
one
in
in
order
to
report
that
we
maybe
even
add
on
like
item
number
one
out
of
the
two
based
on
importance
and
three
to
try
to
build.
Not
have
a
long
agenda
knowing
that
we
won't
be
able
to
meet
those
things
so
I'd
like
to
make
a
motion
to
I.
Don't
do
respectful
of
the
time.
I
know
the
means.
G
A
I
kind
of
agree
with
what
Mida
was
dating,
I
I
think
this
is
more
of
a
duty
of
of
the
chair,
the
vice
chair
and
the
director
to
figure
out
the
scheduling
of
not
the
number,
because
I
do
think
some
items
are
going
to
be
heavier
and
that's
that's
on
me
and
Miriam
and
Arturo
to
figure
out.
You
know
is
this
coming
agenda,
you
know
of
two
items
you
know:
can
we
fit
that
third
one
or
because
it's
going
to
be
really
heavily
discussed?
A
B
I
Being
conducted
in
Mexico
by
Mr
grenade,
the
reason
I
asked
for
this
item
is
in
in
talking
about
Economic
Development
many
businesses
don't
know
exactly
what
skills
development
their
organizations
like
the
rate
of
college,
have
and
offered.
Maybe
we
can
do
and
I
have
an
opportunity
where
they
do
a
presentation
on
these
are
the
programs
that
we
offer
just
so
that
the
business
Community
understands
that?
Oh
they
offer
this
service
I
could
send
my
staff,
my
employees
to
go,
learn
to
them.
I
But
if
there's
no
information,
basically
I
think
this
would
be
a
nice
Avenue
for
them
to
relay
the
information.
And
if
we
do
do
a
small
little
presentation
have
them
come
to
the
meeting
do
a
little
pressing
when
they
come
in
and
just
invite
them
to
college,
to
bring
in
their
Workforce
Development
programs
and
offer
them
to
the
community
and
as
part
of
the
process,
and
that
would
be
the
one.
That
was
one
of
the
reason
why
I
had
that
item.
G
To
you,
yes
and
and
I'm
glad
that
you
brought
that
up.
Actually,
we've
been
working
very
closely
ever
since
the
city
collaborated
and
entered
into
this
agreement
with
Laredo
college,
with
the
matching
funding
of
a
million
dollars
and
Laredo
College,
putting
a
million
dollars
the
program,
and
there
is
a
complete
report
and
those
are
going
to
be
the
last
two
pages
under
your
package.
G
It
has
a
lot
more
detail
on
it.
But
yes
to
your
point,
we
are
gonna,
be
actually
they're
gonna,
be
at
the
city
council
meeting
sometime
in
June
to
give
a
report
on
the
status
and
the
success
of
the
program
the
program
right
now
it
will
finish-
or
it
will
conclude
in
November
of
this
year,
but
yes,
it.
We
will
be
working
with
them
as
far
as
the
Outreach
that
is
being
done.
G
I
will
tell
you
that
Laredo
college
has
been
a
great
partner
with
the
city
and
with
our
department,
and
they
have
done
a
lot
of
Outreach
within
their
students
and
promoting
the
program.
The
program
encompasses
more
than
27
modules
and
all
of
them
have
been
very
successful
and
it
comes
as
no
surprise
driving
Transportation,
Healthcare
and
administrative.
G
I
And
Mr,
but
lasso
knows
this
from
being
involved
in
the
current
Community
one
of
the
things
that
we're
seeing
now
in
other
ports
and
being
that
Laredo
continues
to
our
number
one
Inland
Port,
but
that's
to
stay
number.
One
I
mean
it's
one
thing
to
be
number
one:
it's
hard
to
stay
number
one:
every
port
in
the
border
of
Texas
in
Hollywood
California.
They
use
laredo's
traffic
as
the
excuse
to
Market
themselves
and
bring
traffic
to
their
community
and
a
way
to
in
the
conversation
that
I've
had
with
individuals
in
the
trade
Community.
I
It's
the
marketing
part
that
could
assist
them
and
what
I
mean
by
this
is
give
you
an
example.
The
Valley
in
avocados
that's
become
a
new
item
from
for
Laredo.
The
value
is
up
240
million
in
Crossings
Doritos
at
160.,
but
you
have
new
markets
like
unisco
and
stuff
that
if
you
had
Billboards
and
that's
Commissioners
for
your
partnering
with
DNA,
if
you
had
billboard
saying
Laredo
welcomes
you,
we
all
we
cross
avocado
through
our
ports
and
we're
an
expert
in
Crossing
agriculture
reports.
I
That's
just
based
on
the
rate
of
terms
it
hasn't
and
it's
not
tied
to
one
individual
trucking
company
and
I'll
go
type
to
an
individual,
but
to
all
the
industry
as
a
whole.
That
would
help
I
mean
to
give
it
another
example.
Strawberries
and
and
pineapples
guanajuato's
is
big,
but
no
one
knows
everyone
thinks
of
McAllen
when
and
by
me
too.
This
100
million
Crossing
with
200
million
to
Laredo.
I
I
We
know
that
you're
doing
it
you're
not
new
to
the
business,
which
is
the
biggest
thing
that
they're
saying
that
other
parts
are
saying
we're
the
experts
in
Crossing
strawberries
we're
the
experts
in
Crossing
bananas
pineapple
for
the
experts
in
Crossing.
You
know
avocados
when,
in
reality,
we've
been
doing
at
the
same
time
just
less
product,
because
we're
not
known
for
those
issues
for
those
items
we're
going
for
car
we're
over
the
way
Chicago
is
on
for
medical
entry
is
coming
in
and
that
one
makes
it
number
two
is
just
the
items.
I
So
every
port
has
its
its
expertise.
What
they
consider,
but
our
expertise
is
every
everything
and
there's
States
like
Oaxaca
that
are
growing
in
trade
to
their
Agriculture
and
agriculture
seems
to
be
a
new
thing
for
the
radar
but
at
the
same
time
find
ways
to
market
the
port,
and
maybe
the
city
and
its
expertise
without
having
a
that's,
because
at
the
end
of
the
day,
we
all
know
that
The
Crossings
are
based
on
the
money.
D
One
okay
I'd
like
to
add
something
so
I
know
that
you
were
a
part
of
the
same
Tech
stock
meeting
that
which
two-part
question.
What
is
this
committee's
relationship
with
the
the
organization
that
Glenn
it's
like
a
membership,
the
LED
AC
right,
the
the
one
that
Glenn
runs,
is
the
radio
Economic
Development
advisory
committee.
What
is
our
relationship
with
them?
D
B
F
D
You
know,
for
example,
I
I,
believe
this
empowerment
project
is,
is
super
impactful,
but
laredo's
infrastructure
seems
to
be
so
in
stone
age
in
comparison
to
what
we
want
to
be,
and
so,
when
I
think
about
like
the
big
picture
and
what
maybe
this
advisory
committee
could
participate
in?
How
can
we
all
as
a
as
a
city
organization,
move
towards
bring.
C
D
B
B
G
As
far
as
the
marketing
efforts,
I
will
tell
you
very
briefly
the
city,
because
one
of
the
intentions
and
priorities
of
the
city
is
that
we
have
is
strategic
marketing
plan
that
can
help
us
put
the
further
radio
everywhere
in
the
markets
that
we
need
to
be
in.
They
created
a
marketing
department
for
the
Florida
Laredo.
That's
under
the
bridge.
G
Department
I
will
tell
you
that
there
has
been
some
initiatives
and
some
entering
the
markets
participating
at
exposing
queretaro
Monterrey,
strengthening
our
relationships
with
the
government
from
Nuevo
Laredo,
because
they
themselves,
you
know,
go
to
other
markets
as
well,
and
we
collaborate
with
them
with
Leon.
We
have
a
very
good
and
strong
relationship
with
them
as
well
we're
already
putting
together
a
calendar
of
events
on
the
Expos
that
we
will
be
participating
in
in
collaboration,
because
one
key
element
nowadays
is
the
fact
that
we
need
to
promote
our
region.
G
I
But-
and
that
goes
because
I
just
want
to
say
one
thing
with
an
audience:
we
keep
on
calling
Porter
Laredo,
we
do
have
two
states
and
the
World
Trade
bridge
is
number
one
in
traffic
Colombia,
depending
who
you
talk
to,
will
be
number
two
number
three,
but
we
say
we're
number
one.
When
we
should
be
saying
we
have
the
number
one
and
number
two
Bridges
when
we
say
Puerto
Rico,
we
say
everything
but
we're
actually
two
we're
two
different
cities.
G
G
Think
that
that's
also
a
very
powerful
and
impactful
number
right
and
that's
why
it's
we
combine
all
of
the
older
International
bridges
into
one,
because
that's
the
one
Community,
where
the
number
one
community
in
in
import
and
as
such,
but
that's
a
a
point
very
well
taken
I,
will
tell
you
that
magic
plan
moving
forward
as
to
the
markets
that
we
want
to
enter
produce
has
always
been.
You
know
on
the
on
the
radar
ever
since
the
marketing
department
was
created
and
it's
something
that
we
are
very
very
focused
on.
G
I
do
agree,
you
know,
and
we
thank
the
advice
and
the
the
about
having
a
stronger
presence
in
the
Mexican
market
and
I'll
make
sure
that
we
incorporate
that
and
that
we
provide
that
feedback
to
the
Puerto
Rico
team.
That
is
in
charge
of
putting
together
our
marketing
strategies.
As
far
as
the
funding
and
infrastructure
and
the
grants,
there
are
many
different
components
that
play
a
role
in
in
the
how
Laredo
may
or
may
not
be
selected
for
funding.
G
I
will
tell
you-
and
this
is
something
that
I
have
shared
in
several
meetings
as
well.
One
of
the
biggest
challenges
that
our
city
has
is
the
formula
that
is
being
used
for
a
lot
of
those
Brands.
You
know
a
lot
of
those
grants
take
over
the
population
you
know
and
and
and
and
by
population.
That's
why
bigger
cities?
You
know
they
may
take
the
funding
because
of
the
population
that
they
are
able
to
to
use.
You
know
for
their
application,
a.
G
Effort,
yes,
and
there
has
been
efforts
by
council
members
and
I
I,
really
acknowledge
their
leadership
in
spreading
the
word,
because
they're
not
taking
those
those
Grant
applications,
they
don't
take
into
account
the
traffic,
the
trucks.
You
know,
the
the
15
000.
You
know
trucks
that
cross
daily
through
our
ports
and
the
visitors
that
we
get.
That
Laredo
is
has
a
very
Dynamic
and
a
very
unique
way
of
conducting
business.
You
know
we
have
people
it
and
that's
something
that
is
very
unique
to
other
ports.
G
You
know
Houston
Dallas,
the
ones
that
do
get
the
big
you
know
bugs
as
far
as
France,
but
it's
something
that
we're
fully
aware
of
and
we're
doing
our
our
job
in
in
making
sure
that
we
send
that
message
at
this
date
and
and
and
federal
level
and
now
the
powerful
the
power
that
that
of
having
a
unified
voice.
Like
you
mentioned
it,
isn't
that
you
know
we
can
all
have
that
same
voice
and
advocate
for
the
same
issues
that
our
city
is
facing
in
order
to
be
able
to
to
get
those
fundings.
G
I
think
there's
a
lot
of
power
in
that
and
we
can
all
have
a
unified
voice
and
move
in
the
same
direction
as
to
what
we
want
to
bring
to
our
city.
That's
the
only
one
of
the
many
challenges
that
I
could.
Possibly
you
know,
play
an
important
role
in
May,
maybe
missing
out
on
a
grunts
added
to
the
fact
that
data
and
again
resources-
you
know,
people
in
a
department
or
a
division
that
can
be.
C
I'll
add
something
to
what
Mr
Gonzalez
said:
that's
exactly
how
they're
marketing
or
their
border
towns
Crossing
time
for
mcalleness
and
I
want
to
have
Crossing
time
for
Eagle
Pass.
It's
45
minutes,
Crossing
time
in
the
middle
four
to
eight
hours
and
that's
exactly
how
they
Market
it.
So,
hopefully
we
can
focus
on
that
somehow
to
get
more
infrastructure,
yeah.
G
G
H
I
sent
out
it's
the
Laredo
food
policy,
Council
that
it's
part
of
the
agriculture
program,
the
Central
General
Center
for
Urban
agriculture
sustainability.
So
if
we're
going
to
have
a
conference,
one
of
the
missions
is
obviously
the
food
movement
and
we're
talking
about
the
entire
whole
production
of
food
and
produce
and
I'm
glad
that
you
both
are
bringing
these
topics.
It's,
because
one
of
the
topics
in
UCLA
circular
is
the
economic
impact,
the
political
systems
just
a
neutral
and
the
social
systems
that
are
developed.
So
you
all
have
some
time.
H
Please
make
your
way
out
to
the
conference.
There's
some
open
forums,
there's
some
workshops
that
are
not
open
to
the
general
public,
but
if
you're
interested
we'll
send
that
out
as
well
and
then
you'll
have
more
detailed
information
in
your
packages.
So
please
encourage
as
many
people
as
you
can
to
attend.
Mr
winning
will
be
there
talking
about
the
U.S
infrastructure
when
it
comes
to
consumption
and.
G
G
The
other
item
that
I
wanted
to
bring
to
the
table
is
there
might
be
a
need
to
call
for
a
special
meeting
for
the
era
Committee
just
so
that
we
can
make
sure
that
we
address
and
review
and
put
on
the
table
the
guidelines
on
the
formation
of
the
committee.
As
you
all
know,
as
of
right
now,
the
guidance
that
were
adopted
back
when
the
committee
was
formed.
It
had
a
lot
of
it
has
changed.
G
You
know
this
committee
has
evolved
into
a
different
type
of
appointments
and
we
do
need
to
address
those
issues.
So
I'm
expect
to
hear
from
the
Department
then
from
Arnold
for
a
special
meeting
so
that
we
can
go
over
the
the
guidelines,
not
necessarily
the
guidelines.
The
formation
of
the
committee.
F
G
E
B
E
G
F
Ordinance
so
that
the
for
these
types
of
committees,
only
one
person
has
to
be
physically
present,
and
so
if,
since
it's
a
special
meeting,
it's
just
on
this
one
thing
and
we
really
we've
already
gone
over
it.
We
just
need
to
vote
on
it.
So
if
we
want
to
do
it
mostly
through
Zoom,
if
somebody
wants
to
be
the.