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Meeting Date:	05/28/2024
Signage Project for JC Building
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase, fabrication and installation of lettering and seals for the naming of the Webb County Justice Center to Dean Senator Judith Zaffirini Justice Center, to include professional signage on the southern main entrance to building, both the southwest and southeast sides of building and garage ramp entrance located on the northwest section of the Justice Center for an amount not to exceed $85,000.00 from Chandler Signs and to further authorize the transfer of funds from the General Operational Reserve account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 to the General Fund Building Maintenance Repairs & Maintenance - Justice Center account #1001-1100-001-443000-255 and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1100-001-443000-255 (General Fund - Building Maintenance - Administration - Repairs & Maintenance - Justice Center)]

Issue: Commissioners Court approved the dedication and renaming of the Webb County Justice Center to the Dean Senator Judith Zaffirini Justice Center in Webb County in honor of State Senator Judith Zaffirini, dean of the Texas Senate and member of the State Senate since 1987, representing the 21st Senatorial District and honoring and recognizing Senator Zaffirini for her endless hours promoting and being an advocate for the judiciary in Texas and Webb County while sitting on numerous judicial committees.

Solution: Authorize the proposed design and locations of signage identified on the attached Design plan as locations A, B, C, D1, D2, & D3. to include the fabrication, delivery and installation in accordance with the City of Laredo building codes and any other signage regulations and/or historical zoning requirements if applicable.

Result: If approved, proceed with the official order and transfer of funds. Estimated time of completion is late August or early September of 2024.

Background:

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Previous Court Action:

Approval by Commissioners Court to dedicate and rename the Webb County Justice Center to "Dean Senator Judith Zaffirini Justice Center" in honor of State Senator Judith Zaffirini.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	1001-1100-001-443000
Funding Source:	Repairs/Maintenance
Balance:	$85,000.00
Financial Impact:
1001-1100-001-443000-255 (General Fund-Building Maintenance-Administration-Repairs & Maintenance-Justice Center)]. Balance: $102,000.00 **Subject to approval of BA from Operational Reserve.