Agenda

CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE TANO E. TIJERINA, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE

1.

Roll Call by Honorable Margie Ramirez-Ibarra, Webb County Clerk

2.

Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation

3.

Discussion and possible action for Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Reports (Auditor, Treasurer, Human Resources, Risk Management, Tax Assessor-Collector); and any other matters incident thereto.

County Treasurer, Mr. Raul Reyes presented the Recap of Checks, Ratification of Checks, Liability Disbursements of County Payroll and Actual/ Estimated Requirements for Casa Blanca Golf Course.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to approve the report

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to approve the estimated amount of $21,500

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

County Treasurer, Mr. Raul Reyes presented Treasurers Monthly Report for July 2019.

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo to approve

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

County Auditor, Mr. Rafael Perez presented the Auditor's Monthly Report for July 2019.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to approve report

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

HR Director, Mr. Ernesto Guajardo presented the Wage and Pay Scale Budget Amendments Report.

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to approve

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Risk Management Director, Dr. Pedro Alfaro provided the court with updates regarding the County's medical, dental, and prescriptions.

Attachments:

July 2019 - CCT

RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL 8-23-19

RECAP OF CHECKS

4.

Public Comment - This section provides the public the opportunity to address the Commissioners Court on any items on the Agenda. Members of the public wishing to participate must complete a Witness Card specifying which agenda item they wish to comment on. Each public member, individually or in a group, will be allowed a total of Three (3) minutes within which to make any/all public comments.

No one signed up for Public Comment.

COURT TO DISCUSS AND ACT ON THE FOLLOWING:

CONSENT AGENDA: At most meetings, the Commissioners Court establishes a Consent Agenda. It consists of those Agenda Items which are routine or non-controversial, and which neither a member of the Commissioners court has asked to be pulled for discussion. Once the Commissioners Court has established the Consent Agenda, Agenda Items included on it will be voted upon in one vote, and will not be discussed separately unless requested by the County Judge or Commissioners.

The consent agenda has been created in order to give constituents the opportunity to view any and all pertinent backup information with reference to any item in the agenda. The objective of the consent agenda is for all Webb County constituents to be familiar with everyday county business and to demonstrate the transparency and fairness of this Commissioners Court.

The following Agenda Items are of a routine nature, and the Commissioners Court has received supporting materials for consideration. All of these Agenda Items will be passed with one vote without being discussed separately, unless a member of the Commissioners Court or the public requests that a particular Agenda Item be discussed. If so, that Agenda Item will be pulled from the Consent Agenda and discussed as part of the regular Agenda at the appropriate time. One vote will approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda.

CONSENT ITEMS

5.

Honorable Joe Lopez, 49th District Court Judge

a.

AI-9487

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-2230-001-433001	Court Appointed Attorney	$100,000	$42,100.00	$42,353.00	$253
	1001-2230-001-451007	Investigation Expenditure	$6,700	$3,000.00	$3,050.00	$50
				$45,100
To:	1001-2230-001-433002	Indigent Defense	$289,750	$25,000	$2,880.00	$27,880
	1001-2230-001-451002	Transcripts	$46,750	$12,000	$713.00	$12,713
	1001-2230-001-451003	Court Reporter/Interpreter	$75,000	$8,000	$159.00	$8,159
	1001-2230-001-451051	Evaluation Services	$6,700	$100	$500.00	$600
				$45,100

Issue: Transfer of funds needed to pay pending invoices for attorney's fees, court reporter fees, transcripts and evaluations services.

Solution: Transfer funding from other accounts to cover pending invoices.

Result: Monies transferred to accounts that are short of funding to cover pending invoices.

6.

Honorable Rebecca Palomo, 341st District Court Judge

a.

AI-9468

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-2030-001-461000	Materials & Supplies	$10,000	$1,500	$4,102.47	$2,602.47
To:	1001-2030-001-458000	Administrative Travel	$10,000	$1,500	$69.00	$1,569.00

Issue: Not enough money to cover training expenses.

Solution: Transfer will help pay training.

Result: Allocating funds will pay expenses till the end of budget year.

7.

Honorable Oscar Hale, 406th District Court Judge

a.

AI-9457

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General Fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-2040-001-433011	Visiting Judge	$4,675	$2,000	$3,240.88	$1,240.88
	1001-2040-001-432001	Professional Services	$1,700	$1,000	$1,700	$700.00
	1001-2040-001-443000-035	Repairs and Maint. Equip.	$6,000	$2,000	$3,954.02	$1,954.02
	1001-2040-001-456005	Administrative Travel	$10,000	$5,000	$6,103.98	$1,103.98
	1001-2040-001-462605	Fuel & Lubricants	$3,825	$1,500	$2,446.88	$946.88
	1001-2040-001-464005	Books & Subscriptions	$4,250	$3,000	$3,670.00	$670.00
				$14,500
To:	1001-2040-001-461000	Materials and Supplies	$10,000	$14,500	$10,170.82	$24,670.82

Issue: On June 24, 2019, the Commissioners Court approved the amount of $8,000 to replace the flooring in the 406th District Courtroom, jury room and office area. Unfortunately, these funds only cover a great portion of the charge for the replacement of the courtroom's area flooring and additional funds are needed in order to replace the flooring in the office area. Also, the courtroom's seats and upholstery are in very bad condition due to the excessive wear and need to be replaced with heavy duty foam and fabric. Note: The $10,170.82 in the Materials and Supplies account include the $8,000.00 approved by the Commissioners Court on June 24, 2019.

Solution: Obtaining the Commissioners' Court approval of the line item transfers to be able to replace the courtroom's and office area's flooring and the foam and upholstery for the courtroom's seats.

Result: The courtroom and office area flooring will be replaced with commercial heavy duty carpet and the foam and upholstery of the courtroom's seats will be replaced with heavy duty foam and fabric.

8.

Auditor

a.

AI-9385

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within Grant Funds; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Judge Jose R. Salinas; Grant Account #2742]

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	2742-2180-001-460000	Office Supplies	$3,000	$1,000	$1,918.92	$918.92
To:	2742-2180-001-455100	Printing & Publishing	-0-	$1,000	-0-	$1,000.00

Issue: The Office of the J.P., Pct. 4 would like to provide community outreach for its Truancy Program through the printing and dissemination of brochures.

Solution: Request a line item transfer.

Result: The J.P., Pct. 4 will be able to provide additional community outreach through its Truancy Program brochures.

Attachments:

BA Form

b.

AI-9392

Discussion and possible action to ratify the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the Water Utilities Fund. [Requested by Auditors Office]

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	7200-9050-001-482701-170	Paying Agent Fee-2014	$500	$200	$200	$0
	7200-9050-001-482401-175	Interest Expense-2014	$16,726	$50	$5,270	$5,220
				$250
To:	7200-9050-001-482701-130	Paying Agent Fee-2008	$500	$250	$500	$750

Issue: Line Item transfer is needed to cover line item account that do not have enough funding to cover expenses.

Solution: With court approval of line item transfer, expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year will be covered.

Result: There will be sufficient funds to cover current and projected expenditures.

c.

AI-9440

Discussion and possible action to create a special revenue fund for the Juvenile Drug Test Analysis Fund in accordance with Texas Family Code 54.041 (4) (Detention Hearings and Orders Affecting Parents and Others) and establish a budget, by order, for revenues and expenditures in the amount of $21,711.00; and transfer program available funds of $108,302.68 and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Auditor]

New Fund	341188 - Urine Analysis Fees	$21,711.00
New Fund	432087 - Drug Evaluations	$21,711.00

Issue: Juvenile has receipts for urine analysis fees from Juvenile detention hearings in liability account #1001-207200 and need to segregate and establish budget for revenue receipts received and expenditures to cover future Juvenile drug test analysis.

Solution: Create special revenue fund to account and segregate resources related to program. Appropriate revenues and expenditures to be used for the purpose of Juvenile drug test analysis.

Result: Finalize special revenue fund and budget using proceeds for the purpose stated on this agenda item. Department will be able to enter program requisitions.

d.

AI-9408

Discussion and possible action to approve a budget amendment from funds available by increasing the expenditure budget in the amount of $15,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice in accordance with Texas Local Government Code, Section 111.0706 (Special Budget for Grant or Aid Money); and any other matters incident thereto. No financial impact to the general fund.[Requested by Harold DeVally, Constable Pct. 4; Fund #2202]

From:	Revenue Account Number	Rev. Account Name	Amount
	2202-259700	Fund Balance	$15,000
To:	Expenditure Account Number	Exp. Account Name	Amount
	2202-3170-001-457006	Law Enforcement Other	$5,000
	2202-3170-001-455501	Drug Free Campaign	$10,000

Issue: Proceeds from equitable shared funds from the U.S. Department of Justice may be spent after a budget for the expenditure of the proceeds has been submitted to the governing body.

Solution: Submit a breakdown of monies distributed to the governing body that clearly list and defines the categories of expenditures.

Result: These funds will be available for official use to meet the needs of the office.

e.

AI-9418

Discussion and possible action to ratify the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within Grant funds. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Head Start Director]

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	2930-5200-531-456205	Training & Education	$4,000	$4,000	$4,000	$0.00
	2930-5200-531-461000	Materials & Supplies	$4,900	$2,447.41	$4,900.00	$2,452.59
				$6,447.41
To:	2930-5200-531-410000	Payroll	$116,600	$453.28	$(453.28)	$0.00
	2930-5200-531-421000	Health Life Insurance	$13,662	$5,558.00	$(5,558.00)	$0.00
	2930-5200-531-423000	Retirement	$13,351	$276.52	$(276.52)	$0.00
	2930-5200-531-426000	Worker Compensation	$892	$159.61	$(159.61)	$0.00
				$6,447.41

Issue: Funds are needed in the Payroll, Health Life Insurance, Retirement, and Worker Compensation line items to fiscally close out the grant.

Solution: Approved the requested line item transfer.

Result: All line items will be sufficiently funded.

Attachments:

TSR LIT 8 15 2019

f.

AI-9460

Discussion and possible action to ratify the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within Grant funds. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Head Start Director]

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	2357-5230-531-458000	Administrative Travel	$38,000	$4,000	$4,916.21	$916.21

To:	2357-5230-531-459013	Parent Activities	$4,000	$2,000	$2,933.36	$4,933.16
	2357-5230-531-461000	Materials & Supplies	$2,000	$2,000	$309.98	$2,309.98
				$4,000

Issue: Funds are needed in the Parent Activities and Materials& Supplies line items.

Solution: Approve Budget Amendment for a Line Item Transfer Request.

Result: Funds will be available in the Parent Activities and Materials & Supplies line items.

Attachments:

BA Aug 18 2019 Travel

g.

AI-9461

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within Grant funds. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Head Start Director]

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	2357-5190-531-462605	Fuel & Lube	$25,000	$10,000.00	$13,754.96	$3,754.96
	2367-5190-531-463809	Subsidy	$16,701	$5,290.00	$6,701.00	$1,411.00
	2367-5190-531-463810	Co-Pays	$30,710	$5,710.00	$5,710.00	$0.00
	2357-5230-531-456205	Training & Education	$28,400	$1,130.00	$6,410.03	$5,280.03
	2357-5230-531-456201	College Tuition	$9,000	$5,944.59	$5,944.59	$0.00
	2357-5190-531-456120	State Registration	$6,000	$5,422.00	$5,422.00	$0.00
				$33,496.59
To:	2357-5190-531-441205	Utilities	$170,000	$10,000.00	$16,958.29	$26,958.29
	2367-5190-531-457008-005	Contractual Regina School House	$59,700	$11,000.00	$0.00	$11,000.00
	2357-5230-531-456110	CDA Renewal	$1,000	$392.00	$358.00	$750.00
	2357-5230-531-461000	Materials & Supplies	$2,000	$5,552.59	$309.98	$5,862.57
	2357-5190-531-460004	Classroom Supplies	$55,000	$5,422.00	$0.22	$5,422.22
	2357-5230-531-460031	College Books	$500	$1,000.00	$29.75	$1,029.75
	2357-5230-531-432068	Consultant Training	$15,000	$130.00	$0.00	$130.00
				$33,496.59

Issue: Funds are needed in the Utilities, Classroom Supplies, CDA Renewal, Materials & Supplies, College Books, Consultant Training, and Contractual Regina's School House line items.

Solution: Approved line item transfer.

Result: Funds will be available in the above mentioned line items.

Attachments:

BA Aug 18 2019 Various

h.

AI-9462

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within Grant funds. [Requested by Community Action Agency]

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	2661-7110-521-421000	Health Insurance	$100,035	$1,550	$25,982.50	$24,432.50

To:	2661-7110-521-441001	Telephone	$5,800	$700	$556.28	$1,256.28
	2661-7110-521-456305	Uniforms	$4,500	$850	$1,072.50	$1,922.50
				$1,550

Issue: El Aguila is requesting line item transfers to prevent negative balances.

Solution: Approve requested line item transfers.

Result: There will be sufficient funds in line items which will allow for continuation of transportation service through the end of year.

Attachments:

BA Form

i.

AI-9387

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within Grant Funds to carry over grant funds from July 31, 2019 to August 31, 2019; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Judge Jose R. Salinas; Grant Account #2733]

Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Amount
2733-2180-330300	Grant Revenue	$4,885.09

2733-2180-001-410000	Payroll Cost	$3,096.28
2733-2180-001-421000	Health Life Insurance	$770.00
2733-2180-001-422000	FICA-County Share	$345.47
2733-2180-001-423000	Retirement-County Share	$535.47
2733-2180-001-425000	Unemployment Tax	$88.36
2733-2180-001-426000	Worker's Compensation	$2.33
2733-2180-001-460000	Office Supplies	$47.18

Issue: This grant was extended from the original grant end period of July 31, 2019 to August 31, 2019.

Solution: Submit a line item transfer to carry over grant budget.

Result: Grant funds will be carried over until the grant end date of August 31, 2019.

Attachments:

Carry Over Form

j.

AI-9391

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, a budget amendment of $49,000 to the District Attorney Federal Forfeiture Fund from new proceeds received from the U.S. Department of Treasury Equitable Share Program. [Requested by Isidro "Chilo" Alaniz, District Attorney; Fund #2163 (Treasury - Federal Forfeiture)]

	Account Name	Account Number	Amount
From:	Fund Balance	2163-259700	$49,000

To:	Professional Services	2163-2260-001-432001	$8,000
	Law Enforcement - Other	2163-2260-001-457006	$30,000
	Minor Tools & Apparatus	2163-2260-001-460105	$2,500
	Books & Subscriptions	2163-2260-001-464005	$8,500
			$49,000

Issue: New equitable shared funds have been awarded to the District Attorney's Office and may be spent after a budget for the expenditure of the proceeds has been submitted to the Governing Body. The budget must be detailed and clearly define the categories of expenditures.

Solution: Submit a budget to the Governing Body that clearly defines the categories of expenditures to be incurred with the new proceeds.

Result: The District Attorney's Office will add the new proceeds to its current budget to be utilized for law enforcement purposes in accordance with the Department of the Treasury Equitable Sharing Guidelines.

Attachments:

Budget Amendment - Forfeiture Fund

k.

AI-9443

Discussion and possible action to close special revenue fund for the District Clerk Child Support Enforcement Program (Fund 2710); and transfer program available funds of $71,086.76 to the General Fund, and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Auditor]

Issue: District Clerk has revenue receipts received from Office of Attorney General for Child Support Enforcement Program.

Solution: Close special revenue fund and account receipts under General Fund District Clerk revenues.

Result: Proceeds will be accounted for under General Fund AG Services Fees account 1001-2290-341156.

l.

AI-9453

Discussion and possible action to approve a budget amendment from funds available by increasing the expenditure budget by $15,326.00 to the Sheriff's Office State forfeiture fund; said amount is available from seized funds pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure; and any other matters incident thereto. There is no financial impact to the general fund. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Fund 2151]

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	2151-259700	Fund Balance		$15,326

To:	2151-3010-001-432001	Professional Service	$5,000	$6,000	$800.00	$,6800.00
	2151-3010-001-461000	Material and Supplies	$10,000	$4,226	$17.34	$4,243.34
	2151-3010-001-454000-030	Advertising and Awareness	$25,000	$5,100	$500.00	$5,600.00
				$15,326

Issue:Proceeds under Chapter 59.06 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure may be spent after a budget for the expenditure of the proceeds has been submitted to the governing body.

Solution:Submit a budget to the governing body that clearly list and defines the categories of expenditures.

Result:These funds will be available for official use to meet the needs of the office.

Attachments:

Appropriation transfer

9.

Building Maintenance

a.

AI-9398

Discussion and possible action to ratify the following budget amendment (line Item transfer) within the General fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-1100-001-470000	Capital Outlay	$74,013	$10,000	$40,723.00	$30,723.00
To:	1001-6050-001-461000	Materials & Supplies	$5,000	$10,000	$2.09	$10,002.09

Issue: Budget adjustment from Building Maintenance Capital Outlay in the amount of $10,000 to purchase tents, tables and chairs that are to used during Webb County events.

Solution: Ratify line item transfer in the amount of $10,000.00 for the purchase of materials and supplies.

Result: Line item will be properly funded for the remainder of the year.

b.

AI-9496

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-1130-001-431007-010	Operational Reserve		$3,222.35

To:	1001-1100-001-443000-205	Repairs & Maint.- Rio Bravo CC	$2,500	$709.49	$603.31	$1,312.80
	1001-1100-001-443000-230	Repairs & Maint.- Rio Bravo AC	$2,150	$1,510.77	$677.23	$2,188.00
	1001-1100-001-443000-190	Repairs & Maint.- El Cenizo CC	$3,600	$1,002.09	$748.09	$1,750.18
				$3,222.35

Issue: Current outdoor lighting situation at community centers have become a concern and are in need of replacement. There is currently insufficient monies to cover the costs necessary.

Solution: Process line item transfer to purchase equipment needed.

Result: Proper outdoor lighting for the attendees of the community centers.

10.

Business Office

a.

AI-9475

Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective August 26, 2019:

Slot #	Title	Hourly Rate

2864	Accounts Payable Specialist	$18.46- 16/A

Issue: Slot has become vacant.

Solution: Post and fill vacant slot.

Result: Filling of the slot will allow the department to continue the operation of accounts payable.

Attachments:

Job Description

11.

Casa Blanca Golf Course

a.

AI-9388

Discussion and possible action to ratify the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the Golf Course Fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	7100-6110-001-461005-040	Merchandise COS Accessories	$0	$750	$5,897.95	$5,147.95
To:	7100-6080-001-443000-135	Repairs & Maint. Clubhouse	$1,000	$750	$1,350	$2,100

Issue: Funding is needed for the Clubhouse to install a Dutch Door for optimal kitchen to dining area access and to use as an ordering station when a private function is operating in the bar area.

Solution: Transfer as requested above.

Result: There will be sufficient funds in all budget line items to pay requested items.

b.

AI-9407

Discussion and possible action to ratify the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the Golf Course Fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	7100-6110-001-461005-040	Merchandise COS Accessories	$12,500	$2,000	$5,147.95	$3,147.95
	7100-6110-001-461005-020	Merchandise COS Women's Apparel	$12,500	$1,000	$2,417.50	$1,417.50
	7100-6110-001-461005-015	Merchandise COS Men's Apparel	$7,000	$2,000	$5,634.76	$3,634.76
				$5,000
To:	7100-6120-001-463006-005	Food & Beverage COS Food	$25,072.60	$2,000	$5,380.09	$7,380.09
	7100-6120-001-463006-010	Food & Beverage NonAlc Bev	$7,000	$1,000	$2,483.09	$3,483.09
	7100-6120-001-463005-020	Groceries Restaurant Supplies	$6,647	$2,000	$209.46	$2,209.46
				$5,000

Issue: Funding is needed in the Food & Beverage Department for food, non-alcoholic beverages and supplies. Merchandise cost of sales balances are sufficient to cover this transfer and remain fully stocked in the Pro Shop. The goal with this transfer is to cover the remaining needs in the Food & Beverage for the current fiscal year.

Solution: Transfer as requested above.

Result: There will be sufficient funds in all budget line items to pay requested items.

c.

AI-9469

Discussion and possible action to ratify the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the Golf Course funds; and any other matters incident thereto:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	7100-6080-001-443000-155	Repairs & Maint. Irrigation	$27,220.48	$2,500	$5,396.42	$2,896.42
To:	7100-6080-001-443000-035	Repairs & Maint. Equip.	$35,124.68	$2,500	$161.19	$2,661.19

Issue: Funding is needed in the Repairs & Maintenance Equipment account, including approximately $250 to add to the remaining 2013 bond funds that will be used to repair the netting on hole #4. Irrigation repair needs are winding down and the ending balance should be sufficient for the balance of the fiscal year.

Solution: Transfer as requested above.

Result: There will be sufficient funds in all budget line items to pay requested items.

d.

AI-9459

Discussion and possible action to authorize financing for golf course equipment for FY 2020. The golf course currently leases 5 mowers from Wells Fargo on a fair market value (FMV) lease that ends 12/31/19. Touchstone Golf recommends turning this equipment in – total hours should be within the allowed hour limits and the units should be in reasonable condition to avoid any penalties. This equipment has reached a point though where rolling the lease forward would create a burden relative to ongoing equipment repair and maintenance.

Issue: The golf course is in need of equipment to replace the equipment coming off lease and to supplement the fleet of equipment to optimally maintain the golf course and minimize labor costs.

Solution: The following equipment packages have been reviewed and estimated by consultant Golf Maintenance Solutions. The items listed and recommended for a capital lease have estimated useful lives well beyond the lease term and hence recommended for a $1 buyout at the end of that term. The items listed and recommended for a fair market value lease are similar to the items being turned in and are better served by a rental arrangement.

Result: The equipment package will allow the golf course to be maintained in the optimal condition while helping manage labor costs efficiently.

Attachments:

Item

12.

Civil Legal Division

a.

AI-9412

Discussion and possible action to authorize an Independent Contractor- Professional Services Agreement between Real Vision Imaging (RVI) and Webb County for software support. The agreement begins October 1, 2019, and ends on September 30, 2020. The total cost will be FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($4,500.00) and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto.[Requested by Rafael Pena, Director, Management Information Systems; Account #1001-1280-001-443000-110 (Repairs & Maintenance Software)]

Attachments:

Services Agreement

b.

AI-9413

Discussion and possible action to approve a twelve (12) month (October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020) services agreement between Time Clock Plus and Webb County for software support services at a total cost of Twenty Six Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Five Dollars and Twenty Cents ($26,275.20) and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rafael Pena, Information Technology Director; Account #1001-1280-001-443000-110 (Repairs and Maintenance Software)]

Attachments:

Services Agreement

c.

AI-9422

Discussion and possible action to approve a twelve (12) month (October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020) services agreement between Insight Public Sector and Webb County for software support services at a total cost of Six Hundred Fifteen Dollars and Forty-Five Cents ($615.45) and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rafael Pena, Information Technology Director; Account #1001-1280-001-443000-110 (Repairs and Maintenance Software)]

Attachments:

Services Agreement

d.

AI-9423

Discussion and possible action to approve a twelve (12) month (October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020) services agreement between Goverlan and Webb County for software services at a total cost of Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Two Dollars ($8,892.00) and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rafael Pena, Information Technology Director; Account #1001-1280-001-443000-110 (Repairs and Maintenance Software)]

Attachments:

Services Agreement-Goverlan

e.

AI-9425

Discussion and possible action to approve a twelve (12) month (October 30, 2019, through October 29, 2020) services agreement between SHI Government Solutions and Webb County for software services at a total cost of Thirty Six Thousand Four Hundred Forty Dollars ($36,440.00) and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rafael Pena, Information Technology Director; Account #1001-1280-001-443000-110 (Repairs and Maintenance Software)]

Attachments:

Services Agreement-SHI

f.

AI-9428

Discussion and possible action to approve a twelve (12) month (October 23, 2019, through October 22, 2020) services agreement between Insight Public Sector and Webb County for Varied Network Monitoring Hardware Warranty and software support services at a total cost of Thirty One Thousand Three Hundred Eighty Seven Dollars and Ninety-Five Cents ($31,387.95) and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rafael Pena, Information Technology Director; Account #1001-1280-001-443000-110 (Repairs and Maintenance Software)]

Attachments:

Services Agreemnt-Insight-Barracuda

g.

AI-9429

Discussion and possible action to correct the account number used for payment in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United Independent School District (U.I.S.D.) and Webb County for its Head Start-Early Head Start Program at R.C. Centeno Elementary. The MOU establishes the terms and conditions under which U.I.S.D. and Webb County Head Start will share in the operation and monitoring of two (2) full day pre-kindergarten classrooms at a yearly cost of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) to be paid by Webb County Head Start. The term of the MOU shall be for a period of 5 scholastic calendar years beginning with the 2019-2020 school year through the 2023-2024 school years and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. The correct account number should be #2357-5200-531-463701-020. This item was passed by the Webb County Commissioners Court on April 23, 2019, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Civil Legal Division]

h.

AI-9430

Discussion and possible action to correct the account number used for payment in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United Independent School District (U.I.S.D.) and Webb County for its Head Start-Early Head Start Program at F.D. Roosevelt Elementary. The MOU establishes the terms and conditions under which U.I.S.D. and Webb County Head Start will share in the operation and monitoring of two (2) full day pre-kindergarten classrooms at a yearly cost of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) to be paid by Webb County Head Start. The term of the MOU shall be for a period of 5 scholastic calendar years beginning with the 2019-2020 school year through the 2023-2024 school years and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. The correct account number should be 2357-5200-531-463701-820. This item was passed by the Webb County Commissioners Court on April 23, 2019, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Civil Legal Division]

i.

AI-9431

Discussion and possible action to approve a twelve (12) month (October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020) services agreement between Pappafotis Consulting and Webb County for license renewal and software services at a total cost of One Thousand Thirty-Five Dollars ($1,035.00) and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rafael Pena, Information Technology Director; Account #1001-1280-001-443000-110 (Repairs and Maintenance Software)]

Attachments:

Services Agreement - Pappafotis Consulting - Executed

Services Agreement-Papcon

j.

AI-9432

Discussion and possible action to approve a twelve (12) month (October 30, 2019, through October 29, 2020) services agreement between SHI Government Solutions and Webb County for license renewal and software services at a total cost of Twelve Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Dollars ($12,960.00) and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rafael Pena, Information Technology Director; Account #1001-1280-001-443000-110 (Repairs and Maintenance Software)]

Attachments:

Services Agreement-SHI Veritas

k.

AI-9433

Discussion and possible action to authorize a contract renewal between Microsoft Corp. Professional Support and Webb County to purchase Two (2) Five Pack Annual Professional Support Packages. The contract begins on October 1, 2019, and ends on September 30, 2020, at a total cost not to exceed FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00/100 CENTS ($4,000.00), and authorizing the county judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rafael Pena, Director, Management Information Systems;Account #1001-1280-001-443000-110 (Repairs & Maintenance Software)]

Attachments:

Contract Renewal- Microsoft

l.

AI-9434

Discussion and possible action to enter into a twelve (12) month (September 30, 2019, through September 30, 2020) Professional Services Agreement between Jesse Gerardo Hernandez and Webb County for the 406^th District Court Adult Drug Court Program to evaluate and monitor program participants at a monthly cost not to exceed Two Thousand Eighty Three Dollars ($2,083.00) and a total cost not to exceed Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Judge Oscar Hale, 406^th District Court; Account #2353-2040-003-432001, Grant #1H79TIO81059-01]

m.

AI-9435

Discussion and possible action to enter into a twelve (12) month (June 1, 2019, through May 31, 2020) Maintenance Contract between Toshiba Business Solutions and Webb County for the Webb County Commissioner, Precinct 4, for a Lexmark XC4140C Copier at a monthly cost of Fifteen Dollars and Ninety Eight Cents ($15.98) for a total amount of One Hundred Ninety One Dollars and Seventy Six Cents ($191.96), subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Cindy Liendo, Webb County Commissioner, Precinct 4; Account #1001-1060-001-461000]

Attachments:

Maintenance Agreement

n.

AI-9447

Discussion and possible action to extend current drought declaration signed by Judge Tano E. Tijerina, filed on August 13, 2019 with the State Operations Center and mailed to the Governor’s Office. This declaration aids the agricultural community of Webb County to seek aid, if the need arises, from state and federal agencies when those become available. Declaration will continue beyond the 30 day period until situation is alleviated or other advisement from the Food and Agriculture Committee (FAC) or United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and authorizing the Webb County Judge will sign and execute all relevant documents, and any other matters incident thereto.

Issue: Webb County is in a D2, severe drought level. The agricultural Producers of Webb County are being negatively impacted.

Solution: Issue a disaster drought declaration to facilitate state and federal assistance to Producers when those become available.

Result: Relief for the agricultural community being affected.

Attachments:

Local Drought Order No. 08-26-19-12n - Executed

Disaster Designation Rept.

Govenor's Letter

o.

AI-9448

Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of commercial advertisement with Entravision (Fox) by the Webb County District Attorney’s Office, for the “Make the Right Call” campaign. The campaign discourages drinking and driving in Webb County. There will be Two Hundred Seventy Two (272) commercial spots, starting August, 2019, through February 2020, at a total cost of Thirty Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($30,000.00). The Webb County District Attorney’s Office will be featured in the advertisement and, and any other matters thereto. [Requested by Isidro R. Alaniz, Webb County District Attorney; Federal Forfeiture Funds Account #2163-2260-001-457006 and State Forfeiture Funds Account #2160-2260-001-457006]

Attachments:

Advertising Agreement-Entrevision

p.

AI-9449

Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of commercial advertisement with KYLX CBS Laredo by the Webb County District Attorney’s Office, for the “Make the Right Call” campaign. The campaign discourages drinking and driving in Webb County. There will be 238 commercial spots, starting September, 2019, through December, 2020, with a total cost of Fourteen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($14,500.00). The Webb County District Attorney’s Office will be featured in the advertisement and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Isidro R. Alaniz, Webb County District Attorney; Federal Forfeiture Funds Account #2163-2260-001-457006 and State Forfeiture Funds Account #2160-2260-001-457006]

Attachments:

Advertising Agreement-CBS

q.

AI-9450

Discussion and possible action to enter into a twelve (12) month (September 30, 2019 through September 30, 2020) Substance Abuse Treatment Services Operation Agreement between People with Ideas of Love, Liberty, Acceptance, and Respect (P.I.L.L.A.R.) and Webb County for the 406^th Judicial District Court-Adult Drug Court Program for professional counseling services for eligible court participants at a cost of Nine Thousand One Hundred Dollars ($9,100.00) for time in providing out patient services with a total cost not to exceed One Hundred Nine Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($109,200.00) over the term of the agreement and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Judge Oscar Hale, 406^th District Court; Account #2353-2040-003-432001, Grant #1H79TIO81059-01]

Attachments:

Operations Agreement-PILLAR

r.

AI-9454

Discussion and possible action to enter into a two (2) year (September 1, 2019, through August 31, 2021) Interlocal Agreement between The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Webb County to house patrol boats and equipment at the Lake Casa Blanca Storage Facility at a monthly cost of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) and a total cost of Two Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($2,400.00) over the term of the agreement and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Ramon A. Villafranca, Jr., Civil Legal Division]

Attachments:

Interlocal Agreement - Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Executed

Interlocal Agreement

s.

AI-9470

Discussion and possible action to approve a FIVE (5) year lease renewal agreement by and between Webb County as Lessor, and the Laredo Rifle & Pistol Club, Inc., (L.R.P.C.) as Lessee for the use of approximately 80.00 acre tract of land, more or less, owned by Webb County which is located on the south side of U.S. Hwy. 59 at a monthly rental rate of $1,000.00 per month, commencing November 1, 2019 thru October 31, 2024, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents and any other matters related thereto.

Attachments:

Property Lease - Laredo Riffle & Pistol, Inc. - Executed

Laredo Rifle Pistol Club Lease

Organization Summary Laredo Pistol and Rifle Club

t.

AI-9437

Discussion and possible action to approve the amendment to the per diem rate paid as part of a request for equitable adjustment by the Webb County Detention Center for the care of federal detainees, as part of the Inter- Governmental Service Agreement (IGSA) Contract 70DCR18DIG000004 that was entered into pursuant to Texas Government Code §272.005 and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. This will have no impact on the County's General Fund. [Webb County Detention Center; Account #1001-209250-180]

Attachments:

REA AMENDMENT

u.

AI-9481

Discussion and possible action for Commissioners Court to approve a Burn Ban Order for a maximum of Ninety (90) days of all outdoor burning in all the unincorporated areas of Webb County commencing August 26, 2019 pursuant to Local Government Code §352.081 and other applicable statutes, a violation of this Order is a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00.

Issue: The current Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) average for Webb County is 575 and may reach a maximum of 641 within the next fourteen days. (KBDI scale ranges from 0-800 with 800 representing extremely dry conditions) These conditions create a high risk of wildfires with danger to damage life and property.

Solution: Order an immediate burn ban for a maximum of 90 days (or until conditions are considered safe) to be enforced by the Sheriff’s Office to discourage outdoor burning in order to prevent spread of wildfires and loss of life and property.

Result: Discourage citizens from outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of Webb County in order to prevent wildfires and enforce a fine of up to $500 by the Sheriff’s Office for those citizens that do not abide by burn ban.

Attachments:

Order No. 08-26-19-12u - Executed

KBDI MAP

KBDI.INDEX

Burn Ban Order

Burn Statute

v.

AI-9484

Discussion and possible action to approve retaining the law firm of Allison, Bass, and Magee, LLC, as retained outside legal counsel to represent Webb County in Jose Eraldo Garza v. Webb County, Texas, Jose Mario Avila, Jorge Ramos, Luis Alonso Delgadillo, Ramiro Flores, and Alfredo Sandoval, Jr., Cause Number 2019CVF001428D4 in the 406^thDistrict Court and Israel Espinoza v. Webb County, Texas, Rodrigo Davila, Unknown Deputy John Doe #1, Unknown Deputy John Doe #2, and Unknown Deputy John Doe #3, Cause Number 2019CVF001419D4 in the 406^th District Court, subject to annual budget appropriation, authorizing the County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto.

Attachments:

Retainer Agreement - Allison, Bass, & Magee - Executed

Retainer Agreement

w.

AI-9485

Discussion and possible action to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United Independent School District (UISD) and Webb County for Head Start. This MOU establishes the terms and conditions under which UISD and Webb County Head Start will relocate Head Start campus facilities in case of an emergency. The term of the MOU shall be for a period of one (1) year commencing when the MOU is fully executed and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents.[Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Director, Webb County Head Start]

Attachments:

MOU - United Independent School District - Executed

MOU

13.

Community Action Agency

a.

AI-9495

Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot, with no benefits. Webb County Community Action Agency (CAA) Community Social Services Program is not part of the County's Wage Plan, Grant funded.

Slot #	Title	Hourly Rate

1853	Part-Time Case Worker	$10.50

Issue: Vacant Slot# 1853 Part-Time Case Worker is currently vacant.

Solution: Post and fill vacant slot.

Result: Filling of slot will alleviate work overload.

14.

Honorable Jesse Gonzalez, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1

a.

AI-9389

Discussion and possible action to ratify, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-1030-001-456005	Postage & Courier	$250	$193.39	$193.39	$0
	1001-6170-001-443000-035	Repairs & Maint.- Equip.	$500	$500.00	$500.00	$0
	1001-6330-001-443000-035	Repairs & Maint.- Equip.	$2,000	$2,000.00	$2,000.00	$0
	1001-6310-001-443000-035	Repairs & Maint.- Equip.	$425	$425.00	$425.00	$0
	1001-6160-001-462605	Fuel & Lubricants	$4,000	$1,000.00	$2,495.53	$1,495.53
	1001-6160-001-443000-035	Repairs & Maint.- Equip.	$500	$500.00	$500.00	$0
	1001-6160-001-464005-	Books & Subscriptions	$680	$680.00	$680.00	$0
	1001-6210-001-443000-035	Repairs & Maint.- Equip.	$500	$500.00	$500.00	$0
	1001-6320-001-443000-035	Repairs & Maint.- Equip.	$500	$500.00	$500.00	$0
	1001-1030-001-456205	Training & Education	$2,000	$241.00	$241.00	$0
	1001-1030-001-461000	Materials & Supplies	$5,000	$30.00	$357.01	$327.01

To:	1001-1030-001-461000	Materials & Supplies	$5,000	$122.39	$465.97	$588.36
	1001-1030-001-461000-040	Materials & Supplies-Late Fees	$0	$71.00	-$71.00	$0
	1001-6170-001-461000	Materials & Supplies	$2,500	$500.00	$1,687.31	$2,187.31
	1001-6330-001-461000	Materials & Supplies	$2,000	$2,000.00	$345.22	$2,345.22
	1001-6310-001-443000-075	Repairs & Maint.- Vehicle	$1,000	$925.00	$193.94	$1,118.94
	1001-6310-001-462605	Fuel & Lubricants	$3,000	$500.00	$56.26	$556.26
	1001-6160-001-461000	Materials & Supplies	$2,000	$1,180.00	$646.92	$1,826.92
	1001-6210-001-461000	Materials & Supplies	$1,500	$500.00	$787.78	$1,287.78
	1001-6320-001-461000	Materials & Supplies	$1,000	$500.00	$470.70	$970.70
	1001-1030-001-458000	Administrative Travel	$5,000	$271.00	$924.68	$1,195.68

Issue: Balances are low for accounts still pending operational expenses for this fiscal year.

Solution: Process line item transfers to have sufficient monies for expenses needed.

Result: Adequate funding for remaining operational expenses.

15.

Commissioners Court Administrator

a.

AI-9347

Discussion and possible action to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Lubbock County for the Regional Public Defender for Capital Cases for FY 2020 and FY 2021 which will provide court-appointed counsel for individuals charged with the offense of capital murder (death-eligible) at a cost to Webb County of Sixty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-One Dollars ($69,861.00) per fiscal year; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-452001-035 (Capital Murder Insurance)]

Attachments:

Interlocal Lubbock County Capital Murder cases

Notice of eligibility to participate Interlocal Capital Murder Lubbock County

b.

AI-9471

Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of an advertisement in the ByGeorge Magazine to promote tourism in Webb County during the Washington’s Birthday Celebration festivities in the amount of $2,395. The Webb County Commissioners Court would be featured on said advertisement. [Account #1001-1310-001-454000 (Advertising)]

Attachments:

ByGeorge Ad

c.

AI-9494

Discussion and possible action to ratify, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-1130-001-441001	Telephone	$200,000	$397	$74,075.13	$73,678.13
To:	1001-1130-001-432064	Appraisal District Cost	$910,000	$397	$227,202.25	$227,599.25

Issue: Original budgeted amount was short $397 for the 4 quarterly payments needed for the fiscal year.

Solution: Process line item transfer for the difference in the amount available.

Result: Sufficient monies to pay last quarter payment of appraisal district costs.

16.

Honorable Harold Devally, Constable Pct. 4

a.

AI-9419

Discussion and possible action to ratify, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-3170-001-464005	Books & Subscriptions	$500	$400	$404.52	$4.52
	1001-3170-001-456205	Training & Education	$10,000	$4,200	$4,581.16	$381.16
				$4,600
To:	1001-3170-001-441001	Telephone	$2,200	$600	$123.08	$723.08
	1001-3170-001-443000-075	Repairs & Maint. Vehicles	$12,000	$4,000	$2,357.90	$6,357.90
				$4,600

Issue: Transfer is needed to cover expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Solution: Approve line item transfer request.

Result: The transfer of funds will cover any expenditures for the remainder fiscal year.

b.

AI-9480

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-3170-001-458000	Administrative Travel	$3,000	$2,500	$2,943.76	$443.76

To:	1001-3170-001-461000	Materials & Supplies	$7,500	$1,500	$366.38	$1,866.38
	1001-3170-001-456305	Uniforms	$10,000	$1,000	$38.74	$1,038.74
				$2,500

Issue: Transfer is needed to cover expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Solution: Approve line item transfer request.

Result: The transfer of funds will cover any expenditures for the remainder fiscal year.

17.

Honorable Hugo Martinez, County Court at Law 1 Judge

a.

AI-9393

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-2060-001-432001	Professional Services	$2,550	$2,550	$2,550.00	$0
	1001-2060-001-433001	Court Appointed Attorney	$15,000	$5,000	$8,017.00	$3,017.00
				$7,550
To:	1001-2060-001-46100	Materials and Supplies	$5,500	$2,550	$433.89	2,983.89
	1001-2060-001-433011	Visiting Judge	$5,800	$5,000	$249.00	$5,249.00
				$7,550

Issue: A new laptop is needed in order for Magistrate Judge to be able to perform her responsibilities, current laptop is no longer functioning. In addition, a need for additional money is required for visiting Judge due to an appointment by Judge Harle.

Solution: Approve transfer in order to have sufficient money in line items.

Result: Magistrate Judge will have a laptop to be able to perform her duties and there will be sufficient money to pay incoming bills for visiting judge for upcoming trial.

Attachments:

N/A

18.

Honorable Victor Villarreal, County Court at Law 2 Judge

a.

AI-9452

Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective August 26, 2019. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the budget and award are compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures.

Slot #	Title	Salary

2902	Case Manager	$36,000.00

Issue: Currently, the slot for Case Manager is vacant.

Solution: Commissioners Court approval will allow for the position to be filled and operable under the SAMSHA grant. All salary and fringe benefits will be paid 100% by grant funds.

Result: The slot will be able to be filled effective August 26, 2019 under the title of Case Manager.

19.

Honorable Danny Dominguez, Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Pl. 2

a.

AI-9483

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-2190-001-458000	Administrative Travel	$3,000	$2,247.56	$2,247.56	$0
To:	1001-2190-001-461000	Materials & Supplies	$6,000	$2,247.56	$498.69	$2,746.25

Issue: Office is in need of additional funds to cover materials & supplies costs through the end of the fiscal year.

Solution: Approve line item transfer too sufficiently fund the supply costs.

Result: There will be sufficient funds to keep the office operating through the end of the fiscal year.

20.

Economic Development

a.

AI-9409

Discussion and possible action to apply for an Emergency Food Grant in the amount of $5,000.00 from Emergency Food and Shelter Program ( EFSP) 2019 Phase # 36 and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures were followed and approved. There is no County Match and will not have impact on the County's General Fund. [Requested by James Flores, Interim CAA Executive Director]

Issue: There is a greater demand for food assistance in the area of Webb County than there is funding.

Solution: By applying to the Emergency Food grant provided by Emergency Food and Shelter Program, Webb County Community Action Agency seeks to address the hunger needs of the community using a partnership method with the local food banks.

Result: If awarded the grant, Webb County Community Action agency will be able to assist 500 eligible households with emergency food items.

b.

AI-9465

Discussion and possible action to amend Federal Project Grant Agreement 5311 RPT 1802(22)030_18 for Webb County CAA El Aguila Rural Transportation to the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation; wherein El Aguila will be submitting a budget revision in the amount of FORTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ( $45,000.00) as a transfer of funds from operating to administrative line items. This amendment would not increase County Match and will have no Impact to the General Fund. All required documentation has been submitted to the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with Webb County (SPOC) Single Point of Contact procedures. [Requested by Robert Martinez Jr., CAA El Aguila Rural Transit Program Director]

Issue: El Aguila Rural Transportation is a grant funded agency.

Solution: Proposed amendment will allow our program to fully expend funds before the end of the budget year.

Result: Continuation of services throughout the rural areas of Webb County.

c.

AI-9384

Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of a FY 2019 Justice Assistance Grant application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) as prepared, coordinated, written, and submitted by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the City of Laredo for equipment, training/travel, and supplies for a total amount estimated at $33,061.50; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents related to this grant; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant has no match requirements; and, thus, is at no cost to the general fund. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff]

Issue: Supplemental equipment and supplies will allow the Webb County Sheriff’s Office to provide better and more enhanced law enforcement services.

Solution: Grant application to allow for the leveraging of federal grant JAG funds in order to provide supplemental equipment/supplies for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office.

Result: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office and its staff will be equipped with needed equipment and supplies.

d.

AI-9421

Discussion and possible action to accept the 2019 - 2020 grant (Year 1 of a 5 Year Funding Cycle) for the Head Start and Early Head Start program in the amount of $10,524,168.00 (Federal), with an in-kind match of $2,631,043 (Non Federal) to serve 1,218 Head Start and 72 Early Head Start eligible children and their families from September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020 in Webb County. Acceptance of this grant award includes approval of salary adjustments and the filling of new/revised positions, as documented in the narrative of the grant application.

Attachments:

NOA HS EHS 2019

e.

AI-9424

Discussion and possible action to accept the 2019 - 2020 grant (Year 1 of a 5 Year Funding Cycle) for the Early Head Start Child Care Partnership program in the amount of $803,340.00 (Federal), with an in-kind match of $200,835.00 (Non Federal) to serve 72 eligible children and their families from September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020 in Webb County. Acceptance of this grant award includes approval of salary adjustments and the filling of new/revised positions, as documented in the narrative of the grant application.

Attachments:

NOA CCP 2019

f.

AI-9491

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General Fund for Economic Development department:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-6010-001-456005	Postage & Courier	$600	$174.71	$249.71	$75
	1001-6010-001-458010	Local Mileage	$170	$170.00	$170.00	$0.00
	1001-6010-001-461000	Materials & Supplies	$2,500	$473.73	$673.73	$200
	1001-6010-001-462605	Fuel & Lubricants	$1,190	$577.75	$652.75	$75
				$1,396.19
To:	1001-6010-001-458000	Administrative Travel	$6,000	$1,396.19	$835.81	$2,232

Issue: Funds are needed in the administrative travel line items to cover necessary training expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Solution: By Commissioners court approval, account will have funds to cover expenses until end of fiscal year.

Result: With funds available, the department will be able to attend necessary State mandated trainings to be able to efficiently and effectively complete both future County projects as well as projects under development.

g.

AI-9399

Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of an Other Victims Assistance Grant (OVAG) from the Office of the Texas Attorney General in the amount of $42,000 for a victims assistance coordinator position; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require matching funds. [Requested by Isidro "Chilo" Alaniz, District Attorney; Grant Fund 2714]

Issue: Webb County has seen a dramatic rise in cases involving domestic violence. These cases involve victims of crime that suffer emotional trauma and physical injuries. The State of Texas has set up a Victim of Crime Compensation Fund that provides benefits to victims of these types of crimes; however, the system is complex and normally victims have to document their benefit eligibility while still under emotional trauma and physical distress. This grant funds the position of a victims assistance coordinator that will work closely with prosecutors, investigators and counselors to meet the needs of crime victims.

Solution: Accept the grant award from the Office of the Texas Attorney General.

Result: The victims assistance coordinator will continue to provide the services outlined above to victims of crime in Webb County.

Attachments:

Notice

h.

AI-9464

Discussion and possible action to execute Project Grant Agreement STATE-R- 2019- WEBB CO- 00113 with the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT); wherein Webb County Community Action Agency El Aguila Rural Transportation accepts a grant in the amount of TWO HUNDRED NINETY SEVEN THOUSAND TWENTY TWO DOLLARS ($297,022.00) and authorizes Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents. This grant does not require a county match. All required documentation has been submitted to the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with Webb County (SPOC) Single Point of Contact procedures. No Impact to the General Fund. [Requested by Robert Martinez Jr., CAA El Aguila Rural Transit Program Director]

Issue: El Aguila Rural Transportation is a grant funded agency.

Solution: Execution of State Project Grant Agreement will benefit both operations and administrative expenses and allow for continued transportation services to the rural areas of Webb County.

Result: Continuation of services throughout the rural areas of Webb County.

Attachments:

Application

21.

Elections Administration

a.

AI-9406

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund & within Election Chapter 19 Fund; and any other matters incident thereto:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-1110-443000-035	Maint. & Repair Equip.	$95,000	$3,000	$33,088.16	$30,088.16
	2026-1110-001-451201	Election Expense	$5,000	$2,570	$5,000	$2,430.00
				$5,570
To:	1001-1110-001-456005	Postage & Courier Service	$10,000	$3,000	$0.00	$3,000
	2026-1110-001-456205	Training & Education	$5,000	$2,570	$192.00	$2,762.00
				$5,570

Issue: This will cover a pending $425.99 expenditure owed and account is at $0.00 at this moment. The training and education account does not have enough funds to post pending expenditures.

Solution: This will cover the pending $425.99 expenditure and have funds available for any future expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year. Approve line item transfer so that the account can have enough funds.

Result: Expenditure owed will be paid, and Postage and Courier account will have funds available for future expenses.

Attachments:

order resolution

chapter 19 line item transfer

b.

AI-9415

Discussion and possible action to approve an Interlocal Contract between The Department of Information Resources and Webb County Relating to the use of the DIR Shared Services Master Service Agreements to perform and execute a penetration test on Elections Servers and Internet Infrastructures. Detailed results will be provided in order to take the necessary precautions and modifications to the Elections Network to increase Elections Security and fix any vulnerabilities found during these tests. AT&T will be conducting the penetration test. Based on the results of these tests the Secretary of State will be making funds available for the improvement of Elections Systems. Approval of this Interlocal Agreement does not require General Funding.

Attachments:

Order Resolution

Terms and conditions

Summary Brief

Interlocal agreement

22.

Engineering

a.

AI-9463

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within Road & Bridge funds:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	2007-1190-001-461000	Materials & Supplies	$10,925.00	$1,950	$9,093.29	$7,143.29
To:	2007-1190-001-460105	Minor Tools & Apparatus	$-0-	$1,950	$-0-	$1,950

Issue: Office Manager's computer no longer works. It was purchased in 2014 and warranty expired in 2017.

Solution: IT personnel tried to fix. Provided a "loaner computer" to use in the meantime. Purchase new computer.

Result: Work will be done in a timely manner.

Attachments:

QUOTE FROM SHI

QUOTE FROM DELL

23.

Head Start
Disclaimer: All Head Start monies are 100% Federal funds

a.

AI-9426

Discussion and possible action to approve the transfer of employees within the following Slots with salary changes and approve the filling of the vacant Slot, subject upon the availability of payroll funds:

	Slot#	Title	Hourly Rate
From:	998	Teacher	$16.30 (20 pay periods)
To:	1907	Teacher Assistant / ISD	$12.68 (21 pay periods)

From:	1905	Teacher	$16.06 (20 pay periods)
To:	1921	Teacher Assistant / ISD	$12.68 (21 pay periods)

b.

AI-9427

Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slots:

Slot #	Title	Hourly Rate	Pay Periods
978	Substitute Teacher	$9.15	20
1111	Substitute Teacher	$9.15	20
1643	Part Time Classroom Aide	$9.15	26

Attachments:

Classroom Aide

Substitute

24.

Indigent Healthcare Services

a.

AI-9397

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-5040-001-443000-110	Repairs & Maint. Software	$32,000	$3,000	$4,500	$1,500
	1001-5040-001-458000	Administrative Travel	$5,000	$1,500	$2,002	$502
	1001-5040-001-462605	Fuel & Lubricants	$3,500	$2,000	$2,499	$499
	2002-5100-001-432001	Professional Services	$50,000	$5,000	$39,008	$34,008
				$11,500
To:	1001-5030-001-432062	Indigent Burials	$80,000	$6,500	$0	$6,500
	2002-5100-001-412000	Part Time	$25,000	$5,000	$1,275	$6,275
				$11,500

Issue: Additional funding is needed for two line items where there is an anticipated shortfall to finish the fiscal year.

Solution: Request Commissioners Court approval of line item transfer from within department budget.

Result: Funds will be available to cover anticipated expenditures through the end of the fiscal year.

25.

Information Technology

a.

AI-9404

Discussion and possible action to ratify the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-1280-001-461000	Materials & Supplies	$20,000	$200	$3,630.78	$3,430.78
To:	1001-1280-001-460105	Minor Tools & Apparatus	$20,000	$200	$721.54	$921.54

Issue: Line Item transfer is needed to cover a purchase of a projector.

Solution: To approve the transfer to have funds available for purchase.

Result: Projector will be purchased.

26.

Medical Examiner

a.

AI-9386

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-3100-001-432001	Professional Services	$100,000	$8,400	$37,988.07	$29,588.07

To:	1001-3100-001-460000	Office Supplies	$2,500	$500	$570.43	$1,070.43
	1001-3100-001-456305	Uniforms	$1,500	$1,100	$455.61	$1,555.61
	1001-3100-001-460105	Minor Tools & Apparatus	$500	$1,200	$288.75	$1,488.75
	1001-3100-001-461000	Material & Supplies	$1,5000	$5,000	$947.00	$5,947.00
	1001-3100-001-443000-075	Repair & Maint. Vehicle	$3,000	$600	$698.12	$1298.12
				$8,400

Issue: There are insufficient funds in certain accounts to order a fax machine, photo copier and material & supplies.

Solution: Approve line item transfer to cover shortfall.

Result: There will be sufficient funds to order fax machine, photo copier and material & supplies.

27.

Purchasing

a.

AI-9402

Attachments:

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract (2)- South Texas Auto Rebuilders - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - 3G Electrical Supply Inc. - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - Al & Rob Sales - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - Arguindegui Oil Co. II - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - Ben E. Keith Foods - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - Bimbo Bakeries USA - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - Brenntag Southwest, Inc - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - CED Laredo - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - Capp Inc. - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - Chemrite, Inc. - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - Chemtrade Chemicals US LLC - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - Correct Rx Pharmacy Services, Inc. - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - Delta House Electric & Motor Rewind, Inc. - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - EGSW, LLC - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - Flowers Baking Co of San Antonio, LLC - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - GA Adversting - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - Gold Star Petroleum Inc. - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - Gonzalez Auto Parts - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - Gonzalez Auto Parts(2) - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - Kirkpatrick Gins & Ammo - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - Lamar Outdoor Advertising - Excecuted

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - Laredo Machine Shop LLC - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - Lozano Body Shop - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - NCH Corporation dba Certified Labaratories - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - O'Reilly Auto Parts - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - O'Reilly Auto Parts Fuel & Lubricants - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - Oak Farms - Hygeia Dairy - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - Oil Patch Petroluem Inc. - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - Pete Lozano Garage & Body Shop - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - Petroleum Traders Coporation - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - Ramsa Electromechanic Inc. - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - South Texas Auto Rebuilders - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - Trashco, Ltd. - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - Westside Produce, LLC - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract - Westside Produce, LLC. - Executed

2019-2020 Annual Bid Contract -Toro Motors - Executed

b.

AI-9444

Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective August 26, 2019:

Slot #	Title	Hourly Rate

2911	Administrative Clerk	$13.07 - 9/A

Issue: Employee was promoted to Buyer position leaving a vacancy for the Administrative Clerk position.

Solution: Approve the posting of vacant slot to the general public.

Result: Fill position to continue operating efficiently.

c.

AI-9445

Discussion and possible action for to accept a 2004 Semi-Truck Utility Trailer (VIN 1UYVS25384P241530) from the Department of Public Safety (DPS) as a donation to the Webb County Sheriff’s Office and to further authorize the Purchasing Agent to auction said property in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Section 263.152 (Disposition)(1) and any other matters incident thereto.

Issue: DPS has offered to donate an abandoned utility trailer to the Webb County Sheriff’s Office.

Solution: Secure approval to accept donation and record as County property.

Result: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to auction property and record auction proceeds to the general fund.

d.

AI-9451

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to process surplus and/or salvage property in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, Section 263.152 (Disposition) and to publish notice to public as per Local Government Code Section 263.153 (Notice) for surplus and/or salvage property being auctioned.

Issue: Excess County property that either is salvage property because of time, accident, or any other cause is so worn, damaged, or obsolete that it has no value for the purpose it was originally intended for and/or surplus property that that is no longer needed by the department and may have some usefulness for the purpose it was intended and would be transferred for use by another County department or auctioned online to the general public.

Solution: Attempt to sell the County surplus or salvage property by competitive bids or auction, dispose or destroy property that cannot be sold through auction and/or competitive bids because it has deemed worthless or dispose through and/or competitive bids because it has deemed worthless or dispose through a recycling program under which property is collected, separated, or processed and returned to use in the form of raw materials of new products.

Result: Generate revenue from sale of property, reduce County expenditures by transferring surplus property to other departments and make room for future assets turned in by County departments. Excess County property that either is salvage property because of time, accident, or any other cause is so worn, damaged, or obsolete that it has no value for the purpose it was originally intended for and/or surplus property that may have some usefulness for the purpose it was intended. The Purchasing agent will attempt to sell the County surplus or salvage property by competitive bids or auction, dispose or destroy property that can't be sold through auction and/or competitive bids because its deemed worthless or dispose through a recycling program under which property is collected, separated, or processed and returned to use in the form of raw materials of new products.

Attachments:

Item 27.d. backup

Inventory Dispostion 08-26-19

28.

Road & Bridge

a.

AI-9473

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within Road & Bridge funds:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	2007-7150-001-462605	Fuel & Lubricants	$336,000	$20,000	$70,105	$50,105
To:	2007-7150-001-443000-035	Repair & Maint. Equip.	$141,000	$20,000	$363	$20,363

Issue: Additional funds are needed to cover scheduled and projected expenses.

Solution: Request a line item transfer.

Result: Ensure funding for the remainder of the Fiscal Year.

29.

Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

a.

AI-9438

Discussion and possible action to enter into a license agreement with SMG, a Pennsylvania general partnership, (managing agent for the City of Laredo for the "Sames Auto Arena" located at 6700 Arena Blvd., Laredo, Texas 78041). The facility will be used for a Drug Awareness Concert on October 17, 2019 for a total cost of Twelve Thousand Three Hundred Nine Dollars ($12,309.00) the City of Laredo will contribute Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($5,500.00) and the Webb County Sheriff will pay Six Thousand Eight Hundred Nine Dollars ($6,809.00); and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. This is paid through forfeiture funds; thus, there is no impact to the general fund. [Account #2151-3010-001-455501 (Drug Free Campaign) and #2151-3010-001-457006 (Law Enforcement Other)]

Issue: Owner (City of Laredo) and managing company "SMG" require a Use License Agreement to be formalized for use of facility.

Solution: Review, negotiate and approve a Licensing agreement for Drug Free Event Concert.

Result: Compliance with City of Laredo and managing company agreement requirements for use of facility (Laredo Energy Arena) while providing a public service to the community in the form of a drug awareness concert.

Attachments:

License Agreement - SMG - Executed

Agreement

Drug Awareness Cost Sheet

b.

AI-9439

Discussion and possible action to enter into an agreement between Webb County Sheriff's Office and Lt. Colonel Dave Grossman of KRG, LLC. to provide active shooter training titled, "The Bullet Proof Mind” for approximately 800 people on September 3, 2019 and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This training will be paid through forfeiture funds; and, thus, there is no impact to the general fund. [Requested by Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar; Account #2151-3010-001-432001 (Professional Services)]

Attachments:

Agreement - Lt. Colonel Dave Grossman of KRG LLC. - Executed

Training Agreement

c.

AI-9441

Discussion and possible to enter into an agreement in the amount of Six Thousand dollars ($6,000.00) between the Webb County Sheriff's Office and NOPC Talent, as the representative of Marc Mero, to speak at the Drug Awareness Concert at the "Sames Auto Arena" located at 6700 Arena Blvd., Laredo, Texas 78041; and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This will be paid through forfeiture funds; and, thus, there is no impact to the general fund. [Requested by Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar; Account #2151-3010-001-432001 (Professional Services)]

Issue: This years Drug Awareness Concert will include a guest speaker that enhances the topics and provides access to material that is unique and beneficial to the community.

Solution: Approve the agreement for the Red Ribbon Drug Awareness Concert guest speaker.

Result: Provide a new perspective to the community regarding drug awareness.

Attachments:

Customer Contract - NOPC Talent - Executed

Speaker Agreement

d.

AI-9442

Discussion and possible action enter into a Non-Financial Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between The University of Texas System Police - Health and Science Center San Antonio and the Webb County Sheriff's Office to provide mutual support in times of emergency or disaster. The term of the MOU will be year to year beginning this year and will be reviewed and renewed the fist of January every year thereafter, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto.

Attachments:

Non Financial MOU - University of Texas Systems Police - Health Science Center SA - Executed

UTHSC MOU with Webb County Sheriff

e.

AI-9458

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-4070-001-45001-020	Contract Service Zapata	$200,000	$20,062.40	$20,062.40	$0
	1001-3010-001-443000-110	Repair Maint Software	$10,000	$12,000.00	$12,568.43	$568.43
	1001-4070-001-450001-035	Contract Service Maverick	$200,000	$1,914.40	$1,941.40	0
	1001-3010-001-443000-020	Repair Maint. Build	$41,000	$6,573.00	$12,573.65	$6,000.65
	1001-4090-001-432063	Medical Service	$130,000	$30,000.00	$51,203.16	$21,203.16
	1001-3190-001-456305	Uniforms	$3,000	$3,000.00	$3,000.00	0
	1001-3070-001-456305	Uniforms	$3,500	$3,500.00	$3,500.00	0
	1001-4070-001-464005	Books and Subscription	$170	$170.00	$170.00	0
	1001-4070-001-464010	Dues and Memberships	$225	$155.00	$155.00	0
	1001-3010-001-455502	Narcotics Disposal	$5,000	$5,000.00	$5,000.00	0
				$82,374.80
To:	1001-4090-001-461000	Materials & Supplies	$115,000	$5,929.40	$22.61	$5,952.01
	1001-3010-001-443000-075	Repair Maint. Vehicle	$210,000	$7,349.69	$177.58	$7,527.27
	1001-3010-001-460105	Minor Tools	$30,000	$22,776.38	$7,952.36	$30,728.74
	1001-3010-001-456305	Uniforms	$70,000	$17,307.15	$5,377.05	$22,684.20
	1001-3010-001-460140	Fire arms and Ammo	$70,000	$23,974.60	$4,418.23	$28,392.83
	1001-4090-001-463005	Groceries	$850,000	$2,537.58	$27,283.24	$29,820.82
	1001-3010-001-461006	Canine Expenditures	$15,000	$2,500.00	$0.00	$2,500.00
				$82,374.80

Issue: To accounts are running low need to process pending requisitions. Add more money to inmate Groceries account to finish off Fiscal year

Solution: Monies will be available to process pending request.

Result: P.Os can be issued.

Attachments:

General Fund Backup

30.

Honorable Rosie Cuellar, Tax-Assessor- Collector

a.

AI-9401

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-1320-001-443000-110	Repair & Maint. Software	$35,000	$18,000	$18,961	$961
To:	1001-1320-001-461000	Materials & Supplies	$35,000	$18,000	$2,372.97	$20,372.97

Issue: Authorize line item transfer to purchase 2019 Tax Bills supplies.

Solution: Transfer funds from Account 1001-1320-001-443000-110 (Repair & Maintenance Software) to Account 1001-1320-001-461000 (Materials & Supplies).

Result: Purchase 2019 Tax Bills supplies.

b.

AI-9403

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-1320-001-443000-035	Repair & Maintenance	$55,000	$300	$8,924.63	$8,624.63
To:	1001-1320-001-460105	Minor Tools & Apparatus	$7,500	$300	-$181.67	$118.33

Issue: Authorize line item transfer to clear negative balance on account.

Solution: Transfer funds from Account 1001-1320-001-443000-035 (Repair & Maintenance) to Account 1001-1320-001-460105 (Minor Tools & Apparatus).

Result: Positive balance on account.

c.

AI-9410

Discussion and possible action to authorize payments totaling $201,341.12 for heavy equipment dealers for tax years 2015 through 2017 as adjudicated by the Texas Supreme Court for ad valorem revenue collections; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1320-311050]

Issue: Leased compressors included in the taxable rolls by all appraisal districts for tax years 2012 through 2017 were disputed by heavy equipment dealers.

Solution: The Supreme Court affirmed in part and reversed in part the judgment for the court of appeals. Commissioners Court to authorize payment for ad valorem revenues for tax years 2012 through 2017 as ordered by the Texas Supreme Court.

Result: Webb County Appraisal Districts officially notified the County Tax Assessor Collector of heavy equipment dealers' tax refunds for ad valorem revenues for tax years 2012 through 2017.

d.

AI-9414

Discussion and possible action to authorize payment for tax server hardware and software installation including Travel and Per Diem Expenses of $319.62 totaling $5,119.62. [Account #1001-1320-001-443000-035]

Issue: Auditors need Commissioners Court approval to authorize payment for Travel and Per Diem Expenses totaling $319.62.
Receipts for these expenses have been provided by vendor.

Solution: Commissioners Court approval of Travel and Per Diem Expenses.

Result: Pay total invoice of $5,119.62 to vendor.

Attachments:

Server Install

31.

Honorable Raul Reyes, Treasurer

a.

AI-9416

Discussion and possible action to approve and file the Annual Webb County Investment Policy.

Issue: It is mandatory for the County to have an Annual Investment Policy on file.

Solution: This Policy will be in accordance with the Public Investment Act and reflects the Texas Government Code 2256 & 2257.

Result: Once approved by the Commissioners' Court it will be filed in a timely manner.

Attachments:

Investment Policy 2019 - Executed

2019 Investment Policy

32.

Veteran's Service Office

a.

AI-9405

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-5410-001-464010	Dues & Memberships	$200	$196.00	$200.00	$5.00
	1001-5410-001-458000	Administrative Travel	$2,500	$886.00	$891.66	$5.00
	1001-5410-001-460105	Minor Tools & Apparatus	$1,600	$830.00	$1,090.39	$260.00
	1001-5410-001-444500	Equipment Rental	$2,270	$400.00	$404.48	$5.00
	1001-5410-001-458010	Local Mileage	$500	$400.00	$500.00	$100.00
				$2,712.00
To:	1001-5410-001-462605	Fuel & Lubricants	$3,500	$450.00	$347.60	$797.60
	1001-5410-001-46100	Materials & Supplies	$3,500	$2,262.00	$745.31	$3,006.84
				$2,712.00

Issue: Current available funds are not sufficient for fuel and lubricants of the vehicle used to transport local veterans and for yearly fee of software used for veteran claims filing.

Solution: Approval of transfer of funds into Fuel & Lubricants and Materials & Supplies accounts.

Result: Transfer of funds will result in allowing the Veteran's Transportation Assistance Program and VA claims filing process to continue without interruption.

33.

Water Utilities

a.

AI-9417

Discussion and possible action to award Southern Trenchless Solutions LLC a contract in the sum of $675,790.00 under the BuyBoard 555-18 contract for the rehabilitation and pump replacement of Lift Stations numbers #4 and Plant Main, and in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code (Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation). [Funding is available and identified in the approved Capital Improvements Program under the 2016 Bond, 7220-7270-001-474501 (Construction in Progress)]

Issue: Lift Stations are assets within the wastewater collection system that routes all waste to the Plant for final treatment. Along the way pumping stations are used to collect and re-pump the wastewater. The stations within the Rio Bravo and El Cenizo require some rehabilitation both structural and replacement of the pumps.

Solution: We have identified a contractor with a contract with the BuyBoard that has the experience and capability to rehab these stations effectively without the preliminary report and engineering design normally completed thus saving funds allocated for direct rehab.

Result: Approve contract and commence with first of five rehabilitation projects.

Civil Legal Division, Mr. Ramon Villafranca stated there was a correction needed on Item #12.h.and should read as follows:
The account number should read as 020 not 820.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve Consent Agenda including correction made on item #12.h.

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

REGULAR AGENDA

Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

34.

AI-9395

Discussion and possible action to continue paying grant funded personnel under CJD Grant No. 2466309, Region 2 Border Prosecution Unit Grant, for Ninety (90) days, until notification about grant continuation award from the Homeland Security Grants Division of the Governor's Office. All personnel cost will be reimbursed with grant funds. [Fund #2739-2260]

Issue: Current grant funding expires August 31, 2019. The District Attorney’s Office has not received notice of award for the new grant. Unless this item is approved, personnel working under said grant will not be paid after August 31, 2019.

Solution: Grant a 90-day payroll extension for employees working under this grant.

Result: The District Attorney’s Office will continue to improve quality of prosecuting criminals charged with border crimes as defined by Texas Government Code 772.007(a)(1).

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez, seconded by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Attachments:

Application

Letter of Intent

Resolution

Honorable Victor Villarreal, County Court at Law 2 Judge

35.

AI-9490

Discussion and possible action to authorize a budget amendment for the renovations of County Court at Law #2 in an amount not to exceed $75,000; with additional action to authorize budget amendment necessary to process payment and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 (Operational Reserve)]

Issue: In attempt to decrease expenses for the next fiscal year, this much needed renovation is being scheduled for this year with the remaining operational reserve monies.

Solution: Process line item transfer in order to pay necessary office renovations.

Result: Fully functional office space for said court.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to bring back item #35

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

35.

Discussion and possible action to authorize a budget amendment for the renovations of County Court at Law #2 in an amount not to exceed $75,000; with additional action to authorize budget amendment necessary to process payment and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 (Operational Reserve)]

Issue: In attempt to decrease expenses for the next fiscal year, this much needed renovation is being scheduled for this year with the remaining operational reserve monies.

Solution: Process line item transfer in order to pay necessary office renovations.

Result: Fully functional office space for said court.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to rescind the prior action then to approve by order the $75,000.00 expenditure but from Building Maintenance, in addition to transfer from the Operational Reserve to the appropriate Building Maintenance account.

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Judicial Collections

36.

AI-9482

Discussion and possible action to authorize the implementation of a petty cash fund for the Webb County Judicial Collections Department in an amount not to exceed $500 as per Local Government Code 130.902; and any other matters incident thereto.

Issue: Our newly created department does not have a change fund in place for payments received for court costs and fines in cash.

Solution: Commissioners Court approves the implementation of a change fund for our department.

Result: Authorization of a change fund will allow our department to have the necessary change when payments are taken in cash.

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Juvenile Probation Department

37.

AI-9489

Discussion and possible action to authorize a budget amendment for the purchase of intercom system that has been out of service at the Juvenile Department in an amount not to exceed $356,000.00 with additional action to authorize budget amendment necessary and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 (Operational Reserve)]

Issue: In attempt to decrease expenses for the next fiscal year, this much needed intercom replacement is being scheduled for this year with the remaining operational reserve monies.

Solution: Process line item transfer in order to pay for necessary intercom system.

Result: Functional intercom system for the Juvenile Department.

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Civil Legal Division

38.

AI-9436

Discussion and possible action to approve the county Voluntary Separation Plan and approve the fifteen (15) contracts signed by eligible employees for a total payout amount of Two Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Nine Dollars and Three Cents ($247,759.03) and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. Funds to be paid to eligible employees from the payroll reserve account fund and shall then be subsequently reimbursed from the eligible employees respective departments allocated funds. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-005 (Payroll Reserve)]

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Attachments:

Voluntary Seperation Plan Agreement - Alfredo Rendon Jr. - Executed

Voluntary Seperation Plan Agreement - Andrea L. Arellano - Executed

Voluntary Seperation Plan Agreement - Andrea L. Morales - Executed

Voluntary Seperation Plan Agreement - Defina Moreno - Executed

Voluntary Seperation Plan Agreement - Federico Garza - Executed

Voluntary Seperation Plan Agreement - Gerardo Cavazos - Executed

Voluntary Seperation Plan Agreement - Jesus Lozano - Executed

Voluntary Seperation Plan Agreement - Maria Alcala - Executed

Voluntary Seperation Plan Agreement - Martin Lopez - Executed

Voluntary Seperation Plan Agreement - Melissa L. Mojica - Executed

Voluntary Seperation Plan Agreement - Ricardo Molina - Executed

Voluntary Seperation Plan Agreement - Rogelio Trevino - Executed

Voluntary Seperation Plan Agreement - Silvia Morales - Executed

Voluntary Seperation Plan Agreement - Sylvia P. Cabos - Executed

Voluntary Seperation Plan Agreement - William D Frednicks - Executed

Separation Plan List of Eligible Employees

Elections

39.

AI-9390

Discussion and possible action to approve the Order of Constitutional Amendment/Special Election and to authorize and establish the Main and Temporary Branch Early Voting Polling Sites and Election Day Sites for the November 5, 2019 Constitutional Amendment/ Special Election within Webb County, Texas pursuant to Chapter 85, Texas Election Code.

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Attachments:

Early Voting sites tentative

Election Day sites tentative

Order of Election

Engineer

40.

AI-9420

Discussion and possible action to approve and accept closeout and release of retainage in the amount of $763,161.00 to Schneider Electric Building Americas, Inc., for the completion of the Energy Services Construction Contract and Energy Savings Performance Assurance Support Services Contract Agreement (ESPC) and Energy Savings Performance Guarantee (ESCO) and; authorize the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other incident thereto. [Account #3865-7420-001-474501-045 (Construction in Progress Chiller Water Plant), #3865-7420-001-474501-050 (Construction in Progress Remote BAS Installation) & #3865-206000 (Retainage Payable)]

Issue: The Webb County Central Plant Facility Chiller System was over 15 years old and approaching the end of it's service life.

Solution: Commissioner Court approved the upgrading and replacement, with a more energy efficient system, and the installation of an upgraded Building Automation System (BAS), in order to save the County money by reducing electricity and system maintenance expenditures. Approve and pay retainage.

Result: Project has been completed. We are ready to closeout. The Energy Efficient System and the up-grated Building Automation System have been installed. This so far, has resulted in savings to the County from AEP in a rebate totaling $115,358.47.

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Attachments:

BAS Training

Final Acceptance Letter

Rebate

Warranties

Purchasing

41.

AI-9446

Discussion with possible action to accept the rankings as presented and either award RFQ 2019-009 “Webb County Wormser Rd. Project” to the highest qualified ranking firm or to interview the top three (3) qualified ranking firms at the next scheduled Commissioners Court meeting; and to further authorize the Civil/Legal Department to negotiate the terms and conditions of the professional services agreement; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account # 3720-7230-337200 (County Transportation Infrastructure Fund Revenue)]

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to go with Sherfey Engineering Co., LLC

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Attachments:

Item 41 backup

42.

AI-9497

Discussion and possible action to adopt a special budget in the amount of $32,000.00 from auction proceeds received throughout Fiscal year 2018-2019 in accordance with the Texas State Local Government Code, Sub-Chapter C; Section 111.07075 (Special Budget for Revenue Received After Start of Fiscal Year) for the purpose of using proceeds towards the purchase and installation of approximately 590’ liner feet of chain link fence with barbed wire to include a 25’ vehicular gate at County property located 0.4 miles east of the Sheriff’s Office Sub-Station and across from the Webb County Fairgrounds to secure all County vehicles/heavy equipment considered surplus and/or salvaged property and to further use said proceeds for the recoating of approximately 1,620 square feet of the purchasing warehouse floor. [Requested by the Purchasing Agent; Account #1001-1310-001-470000, Capital Outlay]

Issue: County surplus/salvage property requires protection from vandalism and to ensure departments follow protocol when retiring vehicles no longer in use and scheduled for auction as authorized by Commissioners Court; further, the purchasing warehouse is in need of a protective coating to minimize wear and tear due to foot traffic and heavy equipment use on a daily basis. During the current fiscal year, the Purchasing Agent has collected over $130,490.95 in auction revenue and overall revenue collected since inception of initiating a more active auction program $403,231.99.

Solution: Appropriate a portion of the auction proceeds to be used for the purpose of funding the capital improvements in subject area.

Result: Finalize special budget using auction proceeds incurred during fiscal year 2018-2019 for the intended purpose stated on this agenda item.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to get it from the Operational Reserve

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

43.

AI-9498

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to procure the necessary equipment and services to haul and deliver potable water to various water dispenser facilities to include the location on HWY 59 when County owned water trucks are not in service due to required mechanical repairs or being serviced for scheduled preventive maintenance; and to further authorize the transfer of funds in the total amount of $5,000 from Account #7200-7060-001-443000-035 (Repair Main. Equipment) to Account #7200-7050-001-4445000 (Equipment Rental); and any other matters incident thereto.

Issue: Water Utilities currently is running two (2) water trucks to haul and deliver potable water to various locations within the County including the water dispenser facility on HWY 59. Department has experienced mechanical issues with both trucks and has put a strain on the operation.

Solution: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to secure truck / driver rentals for the hauling and delivery of potable water when required and to further identify the funding source.

Result: Secure the necessary equipment and services required to deliver potable water to dispenser facility located on HWY 59, as needed from the approved funding source as approved by Commissioner Court.

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to not limit it to only Utilities

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to use $5,000.00 that Mr. Montemayor has in his account and the next meeting will be an additional $5,000 from the Operational Reserve

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

(Recess 9:59 - 10:09 a.m.)

Public Hearing on Tax Increase

1.

Roll Call by Honorable Margie Ramirez-Ibarra, Webb County Clerk

2.

Open Public Hearing on Tax Increase (pursuant to Chapter 26, Tax Code) by Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to open Public Hearing on Tax Revenue Increase

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

3.

Public Hearing on Tax Increase. Last year, the Webb County property tax rate was 0.412000. That rate raised $84,953,681 in revenues, a portion of which was used to fund maintenance and operations such as for road and bridge, law enforcement, judicial functions, county government, health and welfare, recreation and culture, community service, and other sources and uses. This year, Webb County Commissioners Court is proposing a property tax rate of 0.412000. This rate will raise $93,762,106 which is $8,808,425 more in revenues than that raised by taxes imposed last year.

Judge Tijerina asked if anyone was for or against.

Ms. Mary Perez addressed the Commissioners Court as a concerned citizen regarding Item #3.

Tax Assessor-Collector was present to address the Commissioners Court on Public Hearing item #3.

Tax Assessor Collector, Rosie Cuellar announced that the 2nd Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., at the Webb County Commissioners Courthouse, Second Floor, 1000 Houston St., Laredo, TX 78040.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to Close Public Hearing

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Judge Tano Tijerina stated there was no action to be taken today.

4.

Announcement of the date, time and place of the 2nd Public Hearing to consider the tax revenue increase. The 2nd Public Hearing will be held on Monday, September 9, 2019, at 9:00 a.m., at the Webb County Courthouse, Second Floor, Commissioners Court, 1000 Houston St., Laredo, TX 78040. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the hearings and express their views.

Judge Tano Tijerina read item #4

5.

Close Public Hearing

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina to adjourn Public Hearing and reconvene regular scheduled meeting

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Commissioners Court Administrator

44.

AI-9488

Discussion and possible action to authorize the payment of the remaining note balance that was incurred as part of the management agreement with Laredo International Fair and Exposition, Inc. in the approximate amount of $57,600.00 payable to the United States Department of Agriculture for improvements made to the LIFE Pavilion Building (a/k/a LIFE Student Activity Center); with additional action to authorize budget amendment, by Order, necessary to process payment and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1100-001-443000-365 Repairs & Maintenance Life Downs) and #1001-1130-001-431007-010 (Operational Reserve)]

Issue: In attempt to decrease expenses for the next fiscal year, this note would be best paid off with the remaining amount in the Life Downs account and any difference needed from the operational reserve line item.

Solution: Process line item transfer in order to pay off note.

Result: Paid off balance and no need to process monthly payments for note while accruing interest.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

45.

AI-9492

Discussion and possible action to acknowledge the resignation of the Water Utilities Director effective September 30th and to further appoint an interim director and solicit qualified applicants for the position; and any other matters incident thereto.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo to accept Mr. Adrian Montemayor recommendation to appoint Co Interim Directors Tomas Sanchez Jr and Rose Flores and to split the fee for the Co Interim Directors

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina to move up item #49

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Other:

Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)

Presentations

49.

AI-9472

Discussion and possible action to proclaim the month of September as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Webb County, Texas. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

Judge Tano Tijerina read proclamation designating the month of September as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Webb County, Texas.

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to bring up item #51 and #52

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Other:

Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)

51.

AI-9477

Recognition and presentation of plaques to local barber shops for their participation at the 4th Annual Backpack and School Supply Giveaway hosted by Commissioner Jesse Gonzalez. A total of 27 professional barbers provided over 300 free custom hair cuts for the children of Precinct 1, helping them start their school year in style. [Requested by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

El Barbero - Ivette Diaz
The Barber Education Academy - Javier Hernandez
Scissors Palace Barber Shop - David Rodriguez
The Gentlemen's Quarters Barbershop - Martin Rios
Next Level Barbershop - Jose Antonio Longoria
Gallo Fino Barbershop - Jose Alfredo De Anda
The Vanity Bar - Christina Hernandez

The Commissioners Court presented plaques to local Barber Shops for their participation at the 4th Annual Backpack and School Supply Giveaway Hosted by the Commissioner Jesse Gonzalez. A total of 27 professional barbers provided over 300 free custom hair cuts for the children of Precinct 1, helping them start their school year.

52.

AI-9478

Recognition of participation for Constable Miguel " Mike" Villarreal, Councilman Vidal Rodriguez, Gunny's Boot Camp and Gunny's Booth Camp South for their partnership in brining the First Bull Run Biathlon & Dry/Mud Obstacle Course event. This event combined healthy competition with the spirit of giving as the entry fee for the run was backpacks and school supplies. [Requested by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

The Commissioners Court presented Plaques to Constable Mike Villarreal, Councilman Vidal Rodriguez, Gunny's Boot Camp and Gunny's Boot Camp South for their partnership in bringing the First Bull Run Biathlon & Dry/Mud Obstacle Course Event.

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to bring up item #50

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

50.

AI-9466

Recognition and Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Ethan Hernandez for his unspeakable act of Kindness. Ethan collected plastic caps to help Mr. Juan Avila's brother who was battling cancer to receive treatment before passing away last month. [Requested by Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2]

The Commissioners Court presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Ethan Hernandez for his unspeakable act of Kindness. Ethan collected plastic caps to help Mr. Juan Avila's brother who was battling cancer.

Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

46.

AI-9486

Discussion and possible action to authorize civil legal department to contact the General Services Administration (GSA) or similar federal agency to determine federal interest in participating or leasing parking at a proposed multi-level parking lot/office facility to be located on county property at 1202 Washington St, specifically the Southwest corner at the intersection of Washington St. and Convent Ave., and any other matters incident thereto.

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo to also speak to our U. S Representative

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

47.

AI-9499

Status report by Civil Legal Division regarding the Webb County Fairgrounds contractual agreement negotiations, with discussion and possible action; and any other matters incident thereto.

Civil Legal Division, Nathan Bratton presented a status report regarding Webb County Fairgrounds contractual agreement

Presentations

48.

AI-9467

Presentation by Gary Skoien, President and Chief Executive Officer of Horizon Group Properties regarding the possibility of a colossal Ferris Wheel being added to downtown Laredo, connected to the Outlet Shoppes at Laredo. Economic benefits to Webb County will be addressed, and how such a landmark destination will positively affect tourism in the area. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

Gary Skoien, President and Chief Executive Officer of Horizon Group Properties gave a presented o the Commissioners Court the possibility of a colossal Ferris Wheel being added to downtown Laredo, connected to the Outlet Shoppes at Laredo

Attachments:

Item 48 backup

53.

Communications

Judge Tano Tijerina presented a communication on behalf of the Commissioners Court.

54.

Adjourn

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to adjourn

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried