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From YouTube: Metropoltan Planning Organization Meeting, 02/15/2023
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Metropoltan Planning Organization Meeting, 02/15/2023
A
E
C
D
B
Yes,
thank
you.
Man,
I,
have
a
slight
presentation
on
this
item.
I'll
go
ahead
and
show
you
that
at
the
last
meeting,
there's
also
some
questions
about
the
process
and
the
funding
for
the
TA
set
aside
so
we'll
go
I'll
give
a
quick
overview
about
the
program,
but
let
me
show
you
pretty
much
what
this
program
is
about.
It's
the
transportation
alternative
set
aside
funding
program.
This
is
what
is
also
known
as
category
nine
funds
from
Tech
stock.
Again
TSA
set
aside
funds
or
an
audit
Grant
they're,
provided
on
cost
reimbursement
basis.
B
20
local
match
is
required.
These
set-aside
funds
are
available
for
obligation
for
three
years.
A
point
of
clarification
from
that
mean
we're
asking
about
that.
These
funds
are
obligated
and
they
are
they
lapse
on
a
funding
basis,
not
a
project
basis.
So
there's
another
project
that
can
be
funded.
We
can
go
ahead.
B
Some
of
that
includes
the
money
that
had
been
given
back
at
the
last
mean
that
we
discussed
and
then
the
funding
Target
for
this
program
was
a
million
per
project
award,
so
just
to
go
over
some
of
the
steps
away.
This
was
a
very
detailed
process.
We
developed
some
guidelines
to
discuss
how
these
of
projects
were
going
to
be
awarded
and
how
they
would
be
selected
based
on
different
criteria.
So,
just
to
give
you
some
Target
dates
of
things
we
did.
B
We
presented
the
final
draft
guidelines
to
our
active
Transportation
committee,
July,
27
2022,
then
a
the
draft
guidelines
to
the
technical
committee
August
9th
of
2022.
Then
the
final
draft
guidelines
came
here
before
the
policy
committee
to
authorize
that
call
for
projects
for
that
2.4
million
dollars,
September
21st
2022.
We
held
two
workshops
for
potential
applicants,
one
in
person,
one
virtually
that
was
October
2022.
We
invited
all
the
different
stakeholders.
B
The
application
deadline
was
November
18
2022,
and
then
we
reviewed
applications
during
that
time
frame
completed
that
in
January
of
23,
with
the
evaluation
committee
and
you'll
see
the
results
of
that
evaluation
committee
right
now.
The
results
from
it
anywhere
here
before
you
today
for
this
final
selection
of
these
projects.
You
know
it's
a
determination
of
the
policy
Community
to
see
if
you
want
to
work
with
projects
that
were
submitted
so
just
to
go
back
to
show
you
the
the
different
criteria
that
we
had
for
this.
We
did
have
enhancing
the
network
connectivity.
F
B
Promoting
Health
10,
reducing
barriers,
10
create
an
economic
development
opportunities,
five
providing
environmental
benefits
five
and
serving
disadvantaged
areas.
Five
and
project
Readiness
is.
There
is
one
of
the
criteria,
because
that's
very
important
to
us.
I
know
at
the
last
meeting
we're
asking
about
the
funding
and
the
project
getting
done.
B
So
we
did
include
that
for
these
new
projects
that
hopefully
will
fund
today
not
to
go
to
the
scoring
for
these,
we
have
two
projects:
the
tax
increment,
reinvestment,
Zone
number
one
downtown
submitted
for
a
downtown,
safe,
sidewalk
improvements
projects.
We're
now
provide
more
details
on
that
and
we
also
had
a
project
from
El
Metro
on
the
Ada
bus
stops
in
bicycle,
plastos
enhancement
project.
We
did
have
an
evaluation
committee
with
five
different
members.
B
It
was
a
combination
of
active
Transportation,
technical
committee
members,
so
we
actually
had
someone
from
City
of
Laredo
planning
department
that
was
on
that
committee.
The
accounting
planning
department,
two
people
from
TxDOT,
and
then
we
also
had
someone
from
the
South
Texas
Development
Council
on
this
they're,
a
pretty
tough
graders.
You
know
so
the
average
for
the
downtown
safe
sidewalk
improvements
was
an
average
of
78.10
and
for
the
Atlanta
project
was
76.4.
B
The
idea
of
this
scoring
was,
you
know
if
we
had
more
projects
that
were
submitted
and
there's
not
enough
funding,
how
are
what
projects
are
going
to
fund
you
know?
Which
ones
do
we
find?
Do
we
fund
one
more
than
the
other?
So
that's
the
idea
of
the
scoring.
We
still
need
to
go
through
this
exercise
to
get
an
idea
to
see
if
it's
a
good
project
for
these
funds.
The
good
thing
is
that
we
have
enough
funding
for
both
of
these
projects.
The
max
will
work
for
that.
B
We
can
give
each
one
and
then
what
they're
requested
is
a
million
dollars
and
we
do
have
enough
funding
for
for
both
those
projects.
I'll
give
you
a
few
more
details
and
also
the
project
applicants
are
here.
If
you
have
questions
for
them,
but
I'll
mention
on
the
downtown
safe
sidewalk
improvements,
which
is
the
tax
increment
reinvestment
Zone
number
one.
The
project
description
is
to
do
sidewalk
ramps
curb
and
gutter
improvements
along
the
100,
200
and
300
blocks
of
Salinas
Avenue
in
downtown
Laredo.
We
do
have
some
pictures
in
your
packet
as
well.
B
Projects
include
planning
and
serving
and
design
of
sidewalk
and
Crossing
surface
improvements,
lighting
and
electrical
improvements,
pavement
markings,
select
utilities,
relocation,
tree
planting
and
other
similar
improvements
to
increased
safety
and
accessibility.
Again,
the
limits
are
from
the
intersection
of
Salinas,
Avenue
and
Watershed
to
the
intersection
of
Salinas
and
Victoria
for
an
approximate
805
linear
feet
on
each
side,
Metro
also
went
ahead
and
submitted
a
project
they're
asking
for
a
million
dollars
as
well.
B
This
is
similar
to
the
project
stable
platform
in
the
past
that
they've
provided
a
more
detailed
cost
information
and
we've
determined
that
you
know
they
can
do
12
shelters
at
this
time
with
the
money
that
you
know
could
be
awarded
to
them.
So
this
is
to
construct
Ada,
curb
cuts
and
boarding
platforms,
bus
shelter,
security
lighting,
Landscaping,
Ada,
sidewalks,
benches,
bicycle
repair
stations,
roll
time,
signage,
trash,
receptacles,
bus,
fat,
bus,
pull
in
pull
out,
dedicated
bike
lane
and
bike
paths.
B
Project
includes
again
a
contract
with
a
consultant
for
engineering
and
design,
including
environmental
for
all
locations,
and
again
here
it
says
the
limits
it
says.
10
up
to
five,
we
determined
that
around
with
the
funding
that's
available
and
with
the
detailed
cost
information
they
provided,
they
can
do
12
locations
and
they're
here
as
well
to
provide
some
information
on
that.
If
you
have
questions
for
them,
technical
committee
reviewed
this
as
well.
They
recommended
that
we
approve
the
funding
for
both
projects,
and
staff
also
recommends
that
we
approve
funding
for
both
projects.
B
B
A
A
Discussion
with
possible
action
on
potential
future
amendments
to
the
mpo
bylaws
regarding
the
structure
in
terms
of
their
policy
committee,
chairperson
and
vice
chairperson.
No,
a
change
in
the
structure
in
terms
of
policy
committee
membership
will
require
a
future
mpo
bylaws,
Amendment
and
10-day
public
comment
and
review
period.
B
D
B
B
F
D
Fyi
I,
don't
know
what
it
is,
but
it's
kind
of
and
I'm
not
really
thank
God
I,
don't
have
vertigo,
but
it
is
bouncing
around
I
have
to
change
it,
but
anyway
just
FYI
for
the
is
it
still
there
or
it's
still
bouncing
around.
It
was
really
bad.
The
last
slide
that
you
had
the
last
presentation.
You
did
this
one's
not
as
bad,
but
it's
still
shaking
very
fast
technical.
D
B
There
you
go,
we
apologize
for
that
all
right,
so
hopefully
everyone
has
it
on
the
screen,
the
Alamo
area,
mpo.
We
have
a
they
have
a
chair,
chair,
elect
and
vice
chair.
They
rotate
between
three
constituencies:
city
of
San,
Antonio,
Urban
counties
or
Urban
cities
and
Rural
counties
and
Rural
cities.
They
do
it
by
election.
The
term
for
the
chair
and
the
vice
chairperson
is
the
one
one.
Two
year
term
we
have
the
Amarillo
mpo,
also
similar
in
size,
to
Laredo.
It's
a
very
similar
structure
where
the
city
is
a
Fiscal
Agent.
B
In
that
case,
the
mayor
of
the
city
of
Amaretto
is
the
chairperson
right.
So
there's
no
information
on
term
limits
in
their
bylaws.
It's
just
the
mayor
is
the
chairperson,
Brian
College,
Station
mpo.
You
have
a
chairperson,
and
vice
chairperson,
that
are
elected
by
a
majority
vote
of
membership
present,
and
they
have
unlimited
two-year
terms.
So
it
could
be.
Anybody
on
that
policy
committee
doesn't
have
to
be
an
elected
official
I.
B
F
B
So
that's
pretty
much
it!
The
this
item
we're
bringing
here
to
you
today,
because
again
it's
something
that
we've
been
talking
about.
The
ongoing
structure
was
requested
for
us
to
bring
it
back
to
this
meeting.
This
item
is
not
for
a
vitals
Amendment
today
and
to
get
direction
from
the
committee
of
how
you
all
want
to
proceed,
and
if
you
want
us
to
bring
back
any
bylaw
I.
D
Appreciate
it
I
appreciate
you
putting
this
on.
Obviously,
it's
very
I
was
the
one
that
asked
that
you
brought
it
up
and
and
I
made
sure
that
everybody
was
I
was
very
open
about
it.
The
last
couple
of
meetings
and
all
I'm
trying
to
do
here
is
set
up
for
ourselves,
for
it
is
a
web
County
in
the
City
of
Laredo
and
I've,
been
here
eight
years
and
and
obviously
you
know,
I
just
think
it's
a
good
idea
to
rotate
I
think
it's
a
healthy
business
practice
to
rotate
it.
D
Whether
you
know
it's
a
two-year
term
I
personally,
think
that
it
should
be
the
mayor
and
the
County
Judge,
that's
my
honest
opinion,
but
obviously
these
board
members
could
vote.
However,
they'd,
like
and
I
just
think
it's
a
two-year
term
and
I
think
it.
Let's
just
say
that
the
County
judge
or
the
mayor
at
the
time
only
server
one
term
I
think
it's
only
right
for
them
to
share
it
at
least
share
it
at
least
one
at
least
two
years.
So
that
would
be
my
recommendation.
B
D
F
D
Years,
however,
you
all
would
like
to
do
it
I
just
think
out
of
the
four
years
two
years
for
the
mayor
two
years
for
the
County
judge,
you
all
want
to
alternate
every
other
year.
You
want
to
alternate
every
two
years.
Whatever
you
all
seem
or
deemed
you
know,
I
think
responsible,
I
think
it
would
work.
So,
however,
you'd
like
to
do
it,
I
don't
have
I,
don't
have
other
than
just
rotating
the
chair.
I,
don't
have
any
other
problems.
Okay,.
H
B
Understanding
is
that
there's
something
in
the
charter
about
the
the
mayor
being
the
mpo
policy,
Community
chairperson,
to
be
honest
and
said
anything
else:
you're,
that's
not
something
I
looked
at
because
we
have
our
own
governing
body,
her
own
set
of
rules,
so
the
city
Charter,
is
not
something
that
I
went
and
looked
at,
but
that
I
know
there's
nothing
in
there.
That
sets
up
the
mayor
is
supposed
to
be.
Is
that
sure
person,
but
research?
We
can
do
Mr
Mayor.
For
me,
yeah.
B
Right,
the
action
could
be
just
to
direct
staff
and
do
more
research
to
bring
back
a
certain
language
for
the
bylaws.
The
idea
here
today
was
to
present
how
other
mpos
are
doing
it
and
to
get
some
direction
from
the
policy
committee
on
how
we
can
proceed.
If
you
all
want
to
make
that
change,
we
can
bring
back
some
language.
Even
when
we
bring
back
language
to
you
all.
We
remember:
we've
got
to
open
a
comment
period.
And
then,
after
that
10-day
comment
period,
we
come
back
and
make
those
changes
to
the
bylaws.
B
I
I'd
like
to
make
a
motion
just
to
go
ahead
and
bring
it
back
next
next
meeting,
please
with
possible
changes,
if
so
numbers
as
far
as
what
probably
should
run
in
the
county,
how
many
parties
you're
in
the
city
vice
versa
and
give
us
a
recommendation
whether
one
year
two-year
term
voter
on
on
the
committee
meeting
or
not,
maybe
just
go
to
term
or
one
term
with
the
county.
Jobs
want
to
turn
with
the
mayor
one
year.
I'm
sorry,
one
of
your
terms
or
two-year
terms
just
depending
on
what
best
practices
are.
I
D
I'm
just
curious:
what
does
it
have
to
do
with
projects
having
to
do
with
chair
Yogi
I?
Think
both
the
mayor
and
yourself
have
brought
up
twice
already
about
how
many
projects
so
now
are
we
seeing
how
many
projects
are
on
one
side
of
the
street
versus
the
other,
and
that's
what's
going
to
determine
who
the
chair
is
because
explain
that
part
to
me
I
just
don't
understand.
I
What
my
way
of
thinking
is,
if
more
projects
are
being
done
in
the
City
of
Laredo,
and
this
is
just
like
I
say:
I-
want
to
see
what
comes
up
with
with
Joe
what
they
recommend,
but
if
more
project
should
be
done
with
the
City
of
Laredo
I
would
think
the
mayor
would
be
the
the
chairperson
that's
my
way
of
thinking,
but
I
I.
You
know
I
want
to
see
what
best
practices
are
when
it
comes
to.
If.
F
F
F
F
K
F
Better
to
make
sure
that
we
pointed
it
where
the
mayor
would
serve
like
right
now,
because
you
just
got
elected
so
again,
if
you
know
so
that
way,
if
there
is
a
change,
the
new
mayor
came
in
that
he
would
serve
on
the
first
term,
so
he
always
you're
going
to
serve
these
two
years
to
get
reelected.
You
serve
those
for
two
years
again.
So
that
way,
you
know
you
don't
want
to
get
caught
where
you're
over.
I
H
Hospital
yeah
I
just
wanted
to
say
that
I
think
it
would
be
better
like
for
us
to
I
think
we
have
a
good
working
relationship,
the
county
and
the
city
and
I.
Think
if
this
committee
is
a
good
example
of
that
and
I
think
that
rotating
every
two
years
would
you
know
between
the
two
heads
of
each
entity
wouldn't
be
a
bad
idea
and
I
think
it
would
it
would
it
would?
H
It
would
help
the
committee
and
it
wouldn't
be
an
issue,
and
it
would
be
fair,
so
I'm
in
support
of
rotating
between
the
mayor
and
the
judge
and
and
as
far
as
the
list
of
projects
I,
don't
think
it's
fair
for
us
to
say
well
who
has
more
projects
and
things
like
that.
So
I
think
you
know
for
status
purposes,
just
to
evaluate
the
list.
It
wouldn't
be.
You
know
harmful
to
see
that,
but
I
don't
think
we
should
factor
that
into
the
decision
on
the
rotation
of
the
chairs.
D
F
B
So
I
won't
mention
the
sheriff.
I
mean
the
bylaws
are
in
the
packet
as
they
are.
As
you
know,
the
existing
bylaws
and
the
vice
chairperson,
you
know
in
the
absence
of
the
chair,
has
those
same
duties
as
a
chair
and
also
precise
one
of
the
meetings
and
the
absence
of
the
chair.
So
just
to
keep
that
in
mind
right.
It's
okay,.
F
B
Thank
you,
chair
yeah
again,
as
I
mentioned,
we've
been
going
through
a
restructuring
rate
on
back
in
2021
May
2021.
There
was
a
decision
to
make
a
change
with
the
mpo
and
kind
of
you
know,
separated
from
you
know
the
city
of
riddle
planning
department,
we've.
Since
then,
we've
done
a
lot
of
changes.
We've
made
changes
to
our
bylaws,
who
are
now
the
mpo
director
is
a
separate
full-time
director
for
the
mpo,
no
longer
the
planning
director.
So
we've
gotten
to
that
point.
B
D
B
Thank
you
for
the
confidence
and
the
opportunity
I
was
going
to
mention,
since
the
structure
is
still
that
we're
working
with
the
Fiscal
Agent
and
you
know
there
are
hiring
practices
and
composition.
I'll
just
ask.
Maybe
if
there
can
be
a
recommendation
on
a
compensation
and
just
for
me
to
work
with
Management
on
that
on.
A
J
D
L
L
L
F
K
So
right
now
what
we've
discussed
with
Texas
Ramon
Chavez
city
engineer
for
the
record,
so
right
now,
what
we've
discussed
with
TxDOT
as
part
of
this
schedule
is
to
have
four
months
to
be
able
to
warm
months
four
months
to
be
able
to
acquire
the
properties.
We
have
seven
Parcels
that
we
received
we're
already
making
contact
with
the
with
the
property
owners,
as
we
had
already
in
the
past,
so
they're
they're,
familiar
with.
F
F
K
So,
commissioner,
for
me
so
we're
giving
ourselves
four
months
if
we
come
in
sooner
which
we're
pushing
for
we're
already
working
with
with
these
Property
Owners
I,
already
contact
them
via
email
over
the
phone,
so
I'm
already
in
contact
with
him,
as
is
our
real
estate
division.
So
we're
going
to
push
for
this
to
make
sure
we
get
this
property.
F
Can
you
explain
to
me
in
the
public?
What
is
the
process?
Because
from
what
I
understand
they
had
reserved
this
as
an
easement
from
way
back
right
and
they
were
always
just
waiting
for
meets
and
ballots
from
Tech
stuff,
and
so
this
now
I
know
these
properties
have
been
sold
off,
but
I
guess
with
this
easement
hanging
over
their
head
and
now
these
meets
and
Bounds
will
tie
that
easement
into
the
title.
F
K
F
L
Good
they're
going
to
be
required
to
follow
the
title.
3
checklist-
that's
that's
for
federal
projects,
because
this
project
is
going
to
be
federally
funded
for
construction.
There
is
a
specific
all
I
know.
What's
been
done,
the
real
estate
person
that
we're
working
with
is
Norman
I
forget
her
last
name.
L
L
G
F
M
Your
hand-
and
the
thing
about
that
is
nobody
likes
the
word
condemnation,
but
in
the
transportation
projects
that
I
work
on
90
of
condemnations
have
to
do
more
with
title
issues
than
they
do
with
people
who
can't
agree
on
a
price
nine
times
out
of
ten
that
we're
buying
properties.
But
it's
a
two-year
process.
Correct
no
I
mean
it
depends.
I
would
say
that
appraisals
typically
for
me,
take
four
months.
I.
F
K
Commissioner,
if
I
may,
please
we
just
received
these
and-
and
we
know
all
that
I
think
we've
gone
through
that
and
now
I
guess
it's
in
our
heads.
So
now
we
have
the
documents
that
we
need
in
order
to
move
forward.
Give
me
the
opportunity
to
bring
you
a
full
report
with
what
that
process
is
and
we'll
increase
party
package
for
for
the
next
meeting.
F
You
know
that
we're
supposedly
ready
to
go
10
years
ago,
and
here
we
are
and
so
I
don't
want
to
see
this
cycle.
Now
we
got
this
shortfall
and
we
have
an
opportunity
to
get
some
money.
I
think
but,
like
I
said,
I
I
think
that's
the
way
our
plan
b
or
whatever
it
was
b1a
or
whatever
it
may
I
I,
don't
like
it
personally
and
I.
Think
it's
just
going
to
cause
further
construction
or
accidents
and
all
kinds
of
things,
and
so
but
I
don't
want
to
see
it.
G
The
the
meats
and
Bounds
that
you
all
have
is
that
for
a
full
right-of-way
acquisition,
it's
not
for
necessarily
for
option
3A,
which
is
the
reduced
scope
project,
is
it
for
the
full
yeah?
Okay,
all
the
way
through
and
I
understand,
you
have
seven
different
descriptions
that
the
city
I
don't
know
if
it's
going
through
Community,
Development
or
whoever
it
is.
Okay
is
at
this
point
the
seven
different
property
owners
and
concept
if
they
agreed
to
donate
the
property
or
some
of
them
expecting
to
be
paid.
So.
F
K
Familiar
with
these
seven
parts,
so
we
just
got
him
Wednesday
or
Thursday.
Last
week,
and
and
so
my
staff's
been
working
on
him,
I've
been
on
them
because
I
don't
want
to
wait.
Four
months.
Okay,
I
know
the
magnitude
we
had
a
very
successful
meeting
in
Austin
on
Wednesday,
with
the
executive
director
of
tech,
stuff,
Mark,
Williams
and
I
know,
but.
K
And
so
I
know
several
of
the
committee
members
who
were
there
present
and
they
know
how
that
how
good
that
meeting
went
but
again
follow
these
Parcels
belong
to
achar
and
the
other
two
to
Ruther
I've
already
made
contact
with
Mr
Gilpin,
who
represent
the
rooted
Ruth
and
their
portion,
and
so
that's
where
we're
starting
at
right.
Now.
At
this
point,.
F
Again
that
meeting-
that's
where
you
know
I
I,
wish
I,
wasn't
traveling
and
was
able
to
zoom
in
because
the
money
that
we
think
we
might
get
is
only
to
get
us
to
the
plan.
B
right,
it's
not
to
get
us
to
where
we
thought
we
were
at
the
beginning.
No
I
know
that
we
were
short
100
million
right
and
we're
going
to
get
maybe
50.
whatever
it
is.
B
B
Asking
for
the
full
amount
for
to
do
it
to
the
original
scope
right
so
and
something
that
I've
seen
since
my
time
here
and
I'm
also
learning
the
project
development
process
and
all
that,
but
I
do
see
a
lot
of
the
collaborations,
which
I
think
is
real.
Important
and
I
see
this
project
moving
now
like
at
one
time
it
felt
like.
Maybe
it
wasn't
moving
forward
but
I,
see
everybody
working
together,
TxDOT
right,
RMA,
helping
this
push,
you
know
we're
asking
for
funding
as
well,
and
so
the
Project's
moving
forward
the
city
of
the
county.
B
That's
something
I,
think
that
came
across
in
that
meeting
at
Tech
start.
They
didn't
mention
that
that
you
know
they
really
like
that.
Everyone
is
working
together
in
this
project,
including
the
private
land
owners.
So
they
really
appreciated
that
and
I
see
the
project
moving
and
now
you
all
have
this
timeline
that
we're
presenting
at
every
meeting
thanks
to
TxDOT,
so
I
think
this
is
going
to
help
us
stay
on
track.
You
know
there
might
be
hiccups
here
and
there,
but
you
know:
I
see
the
pro
the
project
moving
forward
and
we're
all
working
together.
F
Well,
the
entire
family
owning
five
of
those
Parcels
that
I
think
you
don't
have
to
worry
about.
It's
the
other
two
that
you
really
need
to
focus
on
very
quickly
and
I
would
hit
that
today.
You
know
and
start
doing
those
because
the
other
ones,
you
know
you
shouldn't,
have
any
issues.
I
think
you
have
two
people
that
need
to
vote
and
so
that
that
should
be
done.
So
all
right
if
I
could
change
speeds
a
little
bit
and
I
wanted
I
had
to
ask
for
this
on
the
last
meeting.
F
N
Well,
you
know
well
reconstruction
yeah!
That
project
is
a
starting
restriction:
fiscal
year
25.
and
September
24th,
that's
September,
24th
or
or
maybe
a
little
bit
now
what
the
plants
are.
It's
to
construct
the
acharya
Ruth
in
your
interchange
first,
so
that
we
can
use
that
as
a
detour.
That's
exactly
what
I
want
and
then
and
then
we'll
come
and
replace
that
Uniroyal.
N
F
H
So
at
that
meeting
that
we
had
in
Austin
with
Mr
Williams,
he
they
were
their
comments
were
a
very
positive.
They
understood
that
this
roadway
was
important,
I
think
they're,
starting
to
understand
how
important
Laredo
is,
and
you
can
see
that
they're
starting
to
change
the
way
they
talk
about
Laredo.
H
In
terms
of
being,
you
know
how
important
it
is
for
the
state
and
the
country
so
I'm,
hoping
that
that
continues,
but
one
of
the
things
that
they
did
praise
us
on
was
the
unified
force
that
we
had
there
and
and
Mr
hachar.
The
landowner
was
there
also-
and
he
said
whatever
you
all
need
count
on
us
and
he
had
his
attorney
there.
So
I
think
as
far
as
those
five
Parcels
go
just
echoing
what
was
said,
I
think
they're
on
board.
H
So
it
would
just
be
the
other
two
that
we
didn't
have
representation
on.
But
as
far
as
funding
goes,
they
didn't
really
throw
out
numbers,
but
they
did
say
that
they
look
very
favorably
on
these
types
of
on
these
types
of
projects
and
a
suggestion
was
thrown
out
for
us
to
possibly
attend
their
meetings,
that
they
have
monthly,
where
they
talk
about
all
these
State
projects.
And
so
maybe
we
can
send
a
different
representative
up
there
every
month
to
push
foreign.
G
I
think
those
funds
will
be
there
and
I
think
that
it
will
take
some
more
meetings,
not
just
with
Mark
Williams,
but
with
some
of
the
Commissioners,
like
commissioner
new
who
apparently
really
is
behind
Laredo.
He
he
really
likes
what
he
sees
here
and
and
understands
our
community.
So
I
think
those
meetings
need
to
happen.
G
E
A
D
I
believe
you
know
I'm
going
to
Echo
everybody.
What
they're
saying
they're
sentiments
I
just
think
right
now
we
have
a
grand
opportunity
with
everybody
from
the
from
the
board,
even
at
the
commissioners
of
the
tech
stock
board
and
everything
like
that
right
now,
shovel
ready
projects,
if
you
haven't
seen
I,
mean
there's
a
lot
of
videos
out
there
that
people
are
getting
into
trouble
because
they're
asking
for
more
and
more
monies
without
any
civil
ready
projects.
D
D
We
got
to
be
out
there
in
Austin
as
much
as
possible,
but
that's
only
going
to
work
if
we
have
several
ready
projects
and
I
think
we
need
to
keep
shoving
them,
keep
shoving
them,
keep
shoving
them
and
getting
them
in
their
faces,
and
that
way
we
can
have
everything
ready
and
get
those
more
the
more
monies
that
we
could
we're
able
to
get
to
graduate.
Thank.
H
You
thank
you
to
Echo.
That
point
is
there
was
also
a
comment
brought
up
about
how
we
do
have
unallocated
funding,
so
we
possibly
need
to
reevaluate
and
make
sure
that
we
have
all
of
our
monies
allocated
so
that
we
can
then
begin
to
kind
of
replenish
that
it's
like
they're
not
really
going
to
give
us
more.
H
H
Don't
know
if
we
do
it
through
the
mpo
or
through
the
separate
entities,
but
I
do
think
that
we
should
maybe,
on
the
next
meeting,
have
a
discussion
on
who's
going
to
go
every
month
and
kind
of
talk
or
make
contact
with
some
of
these.
So
they
can.
We
can
keep
pushing
Laredo,
but
I
just
want
to
add
to
them.
D
May
I
get
one
last
time
so
with
all
that
said,
I
think
it's
important
that
yes,
we're
talking
about
a
chart,
Ruth
ninja
right
now,
but
we
need
to
continue
projects
forward,
we're
going
to
keep
getting
them
ready
and
I.
Think
that's
how
we're
going
to
be
able
to
get
in
front
of
these
monies
by
having
shovel
ready
projects
so
I
say
I'm
talking
about
our
tourism
right
now.
But
that
said
already,
like
commissioner
Gail
said
10
years
ago,
should
have
already
been
worked
on.
But
let's
continue
moving
these
projects
forward.
F
J
L
All
right,
okay,
so
that
was
the
status
with
respect
to
to
right
away.
We
broke
it
up
last
month
into
these
four
categories,
which
is
really
the
both
of
the
projects:
the
utilities
itself.
The
contract,
which
is
assigned
with
the
city,
will
be
going
before
city
council
agenda
on
February
20th
and
the
contract
will
be
expected
to
be
signed
by
March
3rd.
That's
a
little
bit
later.
That
was
was
originally
shown
here,
but
it
still
does
not
affect
anything
on
our
schedule.
We're
still
on
track.
Okay,.
F
F
L
L
F
Okay,
let
me
ask
that
beat
so
best
case
scenario,
best
safe
scenario.
Let's
just
say
we
get
all
the
documentation
done
in
the
four
months.
How
long
I
know
you're
gonna
have
utility
but
utility
being
moved
and
other
things
can
go
on
simultaneously.
So
what's
turning
dirt
out
there?
What
would
you
see
best
case?
We
know
what
worst
case
can
be
and
it's
the
best
case.
E
So
you
know
once
once
the
the
right-of-way
is
required
and
and
utility
design
and
or
the
conflicts
are
identified
and
the
design
is
is
in
order.
You
know
we
have
the.
We
have
the
ability
to
do
a
basically
like
a
mitigation
plan.
As
long
as
you
know,
the
we
have
a
commitment
from
utility
companies
to
that
they're,
going
to
be
adjusting
the
lines
and
there's
not
going
to
be
any
any
impacts
to
our
to
our
contractor.
Then
we
can
certainly
we
can.
We
feel
would
feel
a
little
bit
more
comfortable.
E
You
know
possibly
moving
moving
that
the
lead
date
up
right,
but
right
now,
I
think
we're
we're
looking
at
probably
in
the
in
the
March
March
time
frame,
March
April
time
frame
of
24
correct
a
year,
basically
a
little
bit
over
a
year
from
now
so
turning
dirt.
You
know
you
would
look
at
probably
a
couple
months
for
after
that,
once
the
project
is
is
awarded
or
when's
it
probably
December
24th
correct
summer,
24.
H
E
But
but
the
project
has
moved
to
September
so
that
we
could
look
so
we
could
qualify
for
additional
funding
right.
So
for
some
of
that
funding
so
and
then,
once
once
that
takes
place,
I
mean
you
know,
that's
that's
what
we're
looking
at.
You
know
the
the
early
part
of
next
year,
I,
would
say:
March,
March,
April
next
year
would
be
the
and
then
you
know
construction
would
would
start.
You
know,
two
months
after
that.
F
G
I
can
do
it
from
here
in
your
packet
page
114.
There
are
two
pages
that
show
the
10
projects
that
we're
actively
working
on
what's
exciting
for
us
or
a
few
things,
one,
a
number
of
these
projects
are
actually
being
finished
up
right
now
we
had
a
ribbon
cutting
for
Los
presidentes
a
few
weeks
ago.
That
road
is
now
open.
Thank
you,
TxDOT,
for
for
all
your
help
with
that
and
and
the
partners
that
we
had
in
that
project.
G
The
killum
turn
lines
also
with
TxDOT.
That
should
should
be
completed
soon.
That
part
that
portion
in
Springfield
phase
three
should
be
done
within
about
a
month.
That's
another
partnership
project
we
have
with
the
city.
We
did
turn
over
the
traffic
impact
analysis
to
to
Webb
County
to
to
help
with
the
fairgrounds
project.
So
a
lot
of
these
projects
are
are
being
completed
right
now,
we're
not
far
off
on
the
River
Road
Corridor
study,
something
that
we've
worked
on
with
with
the
mpo.
G
Hopefully,
we'll
identify
an
alignment
there
that
we
can
work
on.
I
know
that's
a
big
project
that
the
residents
of
the
mines
wrote
are
are
really
behind.
When
I
attended
a
public
meeting
here
that
TxDOT
attended
that
Congressman
Claire
attended
that
city
council
member
Vanessa
Pettis
sponsored
the
the
members
there
or
the
the
residents
there
really
were
loved
achar
via
seal
and
River
Road.
G
They
thought
those
three
roadways
could
be
big
big
roadways
to
be
constructed
in
that
area
to
help
alleviate
traffic
and
make
for
a
safer
area.
Aside
from
that,
the
biggest
announcement
that
I'd
make
here
today
but
there'll
be
a
formal
announcement.
Next
Tuesday
at
11
o'clock
in
these
Chambers
with
Congressman
Cuellar,
is
that
the
safe
streets
and
roads
for
all
grant
that
the
RMA
applied
for
working
with
the
city
and
with
the
mpo
we
were
actually
we
applied
for
two
million
dollars.
We
received
a
1.6
million
dollar.
G
The
actual
action
plan
is
what
happens
in
Phase
One
of
this
process.
The
second
phase
would
be
implementation,
and
generally,
if
you
get
the
first
part,
you
get
the
second
Parts
my
understanding,
so
it
was
a
competitive
Grant
process.
Laredo
Webb
County
received
one
and
and
I'm
aware
of
three
or
four
other
communities
across
Texas
that
received
a
similar
Grant.
So
so
we're
excited
about
about
that
and
we're
excited
about
the
the
more
formal
announcement
that
will
take
place
next
week
here
at
11
o'clock.
B
Thank
you
chair
again,
I
want
to
thank
you
all
for
the
confidence
right
and
I
look
forward
to
continuing
working
with
you
all
and
making
sure
we're
moving
these
projects
forward.
Right
next
was
mentioned
so
I
appreciate
that
on
February,
8th
Texas,
Transportation,
Planning
and
programming
tuition
had
a
meeting
with
mpos
districts
and
divisions
to
discuss
the
category.
Seven
balances
utilization
opportunities
they
sent
over
some
sites.
B
As
you
all
know,
I
was
in
Austin,
so
we
had
staff
attend
that
meeting,
but
I
am
reviewing
the
information
that
was
sent
and
it
seems
like
we
are
doing
a
good
job
of
utilizing
our
cat
seven
dollars
when
you
compare
ourselves
to
other
mpos
but
of
course,
there's
still
room
for
improvement.
So
we're
going
to
see
what
else
we
can
do
right,
making
sure
we're
funding
getting
more
projects
funded,
getting
them
shovel
ready.
Also,
during
that
meeting,
establish
some
format
about
the
new
federal
carbon
Reduction
Program.
This
is
a
new
funding.
B
Federal
funding,
that's
going
to
be
allocated
to
mpos,
where
we
can
select
projects
for
that
too.
There's
still
details
that
are
coming
out
with
that,
so
we'll
be
providing
an
update
on
that
I'm,
hoping
to
maybe
be
able
to
provide
a
presentation
at
the
next
meeting
on
that
and
then
what
the
next
thing
I
wanted
to
mention
was
the
grant.
B
So
again,
congratulations
to
the
rme
another
worked
in
partnership
with
the
city
and
the
mpo
helped
out
a
little
bit
right
just
with
some
letters
of
support,
but
we're
excited
about
that
program
and
we're
looking
forward
to
the
you
know
a
stakeholder
in
that
in
the
development
of
the
Safety
Action
Plan.
Also,
we
would
like
to
welcome
our
newest
team
member
to
the
team.
B
Her
name
is
she
had
a
prior
commitment,
so
she
couldn't
be
here
at
this
meeting,
but
you
might
have
already
received
emails
from
her
on
that
she's,
the
new
Administrative
Assistant
for
the
mpo
and
wanted
to
update
you
on
our
meetings.
We
have
our
active
Transportation
committee
meeting
February
22nd
2023
that's
next
week
and
on
technical
March
7th.
Another
policy
committee
will
be
March
15
2023
here
at
Chambers
again.
So
that
concludes
my
report.
I,
don't
know
there
are
any
questions.