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Official Minutes for Webb County
Commissioners Court Meeting

Monday, August 22, 2022 at 9:00 AM
 
Let it be remembered that a regular meeting of the Webb County Commissioners Court was held at 9:00 a.m. at the regular meeting place with the following members present to wit:
 
Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge
Jesse Gonzalez,     Commissioner, Pct. 1
Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina,   Commissioner, Pct. 2
John C. Galo, Commissioner, Pct. 3
Cindy Liendo, Commissioner, Pct. 4

Thus constituting a quorum, the Commissioners Court proceeded to act upon the Agenda as posted in the meeting notice of the 19th day of August 2022. Present also were Ms. Amber Lecea, Deputy County Clerk representing Mrs. Margie Ramirez Ibarra, Ex-officio Clerk of the Commissioners Court, various officers and others interested in the business of the Court.
 
             
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
  Led by Commissioner Pct. 4 Cindy Liendo.
             
3.   Discussion and possible action for Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Reports (Auditor, Treasurer, Business Office, Emergency Management, Human Resources, Judicial Collections, Risk Management, Tax Assessor-Collector; and any other Department reports); and any other matters incident thereto.
  Treasurer's Chief Deputy, Geronimo Martinez presented the Bills and Disbursements that included the Recap of Checks/ EFT's, payments released and payment ratifications for the period of 08/05/2022 - 08/18/2022.
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to approve the report and the payment ratifications
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
  Treasurer's Chief Deputy, Geronimo Martinez presented the Liability Disbursements of County payroll for the period of 07/29/2022 - 08/11/2022 and the Casa Blanca Golf Course payroll of 08/12/2022 and estimated payroll for 08/26/2022 and 09/09/2022.
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to approve the Casa Blanca Golf Course estimated payroll not to exceed $45,000.00 for each pay period
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
  Treasurer's Chief Deputy, Geronimo Martinez presented the Treasurer's Monthly Report for the Month of July 2022.
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to accept report
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
  County Auditor, Rafael Perez presented the monthly report for July 2022.
  Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo to accept report
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
  Business Office Accounts Payable Manager, Elizabeth Ortiz presented the Monthly report for the Month of July 2022.
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo to accept report
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
  Human Resources Director,Mr. Ernesto Guajardo presented the Wage and Pay Scale Budget Amendments.
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina to approve by order the Wage and Pay Scale Budget Amendments
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
  Judicial Collections, Jennifer Garza presented the Monthly report of July 2022.
  Risk Management Director, Dr. Pedro Alfaro provided an update on the Webb County Clinic, insurance renewals and ancillary services scoring committee. Dr. Alfaro presented Maria Chavez for having multiple specialty licenses. 
  Tax Assessor Collector, Patricia Barrera presented the monthly report for July 2022.
  Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to accept report 
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
             
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.   Auditor
             
a.   AI-13781    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within Forfeiture funds. [Requested by Sheriff Martin Cuellar]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Request
From: 2151-3010-001-422000 FICA County Share $350
  2151-3010-001-425000 Unemployment Tax $300
  2151-3010-001-458000 Administrative Travel $6,000
      $6,650
To: 2151-3010-001-426000 Worker Compensation $650
  2151-3010-001-454000-030 Advertising Awareness & Activities $6,000
      $6,650

Issue: Funds needed to cover USM, OCDETF, and ICE until the end of the Fiscal Year & Advertising Awareness.  

Solution: Transfer of funds to cover mentioned accounts.

Result: Payouts will be covered.
             
6.   Civil Legal Division
             
a.   AI-13748    Discussion and possible action to authorize Webb County, as Lessee to enter into a Two (2) Month (August 1, 2022 through September 31, 2022) lease agreement with the City of Laredo, as Lessor for the use of tract of land containing approximately 1.0128 acres by the Laredo International Airport at 4704 Naranjo Street, Laredo, Texas, as described by a metes and bounds description, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, situated on Block No. 33, as per the subdivision plat of the Laredo Airport, recorded in Volume 5, Page 1, Webb County Plat Records, hereinafter referred to as the “Leased Area”, at a monthly rate of $2,707.21 and authorizing the County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Webb County Head Start Director; Account #2357-5200-531-444100 (Space Rental)]
  Attachments:
  City Laredo Webb Headstart 60 day Lease 08 22
  Item #6a - City of Laredo - Webb County Head Start Airport - Executed
 
             
b.   AI-13754    Discussion and possible action to accept the donation of a Thirty Foot Wide (30’) Limited Access and Utility Easement being a 1.29 Acre tract of land owned by Grantor Papomemito Partners, LTD, to provide and extend electrical power and service to the Webb County Sheriff’s Department communications antennae at the A.E.P. Lobo Tower site located on U.S. Hwy 59 E., Webb County, Texas, as described by a metes & bounds description and a survey sketch on Exhibits “A&B” and authorizing the Webb County Judge so sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto.
  Attachments:
  Metes & Bounds Easement Sheriff's Tower
  ROW & Utility Easement Sheriff's Tower Hwy 59 E
  Survey sketch Easement Sheriff's Tower
  Item #6b - Right Of Way & Utility Easement - Executed
 
             
c.   AI-13761    Discussion and possible action to enter into a one (1) year (September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023) extension of an Interlocal Agreement between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Webb County to store patrol boats and equipment at the Lake Case Blanca Storage Facility at a monthly storage rate of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for a total storage rate cost of ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,200.00) over the term of the extension and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents, and any matters incident thereto. [Requested by Fortunato Paredes, Civil Legal Division]
 
Issue: Game Wardens use patrol boats and equipment as part of their service to enforce state laws at Lake Casa Blanca International State Park.
 
Solution: Allow Game Wardens to use Lake Casa Blanca Storage Facility to store their patrol boats and equipment.

Result: Allows Game Wardens to use patrol boats to enforce state law on Lake Casa Blanca International State Park.
  Attachments:
  2nd Extension (Boat Storage)
 
             
d.   AI-13771    Discussion and possible action to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between United Independent School District and Webb County for its Webb County Head Start/Early Head Start to provide two (2) U.I.S.D. classrooms and two (2) teachers for their Head Start/Early Head Start Pre-Kinder teaching Program, for a five year (5 yr.) term, commencing August 1, 2022 thru August 31, 2027, in the sum of $25,000.00 per year per classroom teacher x 2 teachers ($50,000.00 total), at the U.I.S.D. Perez Elementary School campus location; subject to annual budgetary appropriations and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Webb County Headstart/Early Headstart Program Director; Account #2357-5200-531-463701-020 (Support Assistance Perez Elementary)]
  Attachments:
  UISD Webb Perez Elem Headstart Pre-K MOU
 
             
e.   AI-13772    Discussion and possible action to approve an application to purchase a Special Risk Programs, Sports Camps, Amateur Sports Programs, Recreational and Accident insurance policy by Webb County on behalf of its Headstart/Early Headstart Department Programs through Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. in the annual premium amount of $6,410.00 to cover a total of 1282 children at the rate of $5.00 per child, for a One year (1yr.) term commencing October 1, 2022 thru September 30th, 2023, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Webb County Headstart/Early Headstart Program Director, Account #2357-5190-531-452001-030 (Insurance-Other Children)]
  Attachments:
  Ameritas Ins. Policy App 2022
  Item #6e - Accident Insurance Ameritas Life Insurance Corp - Executed
 
             
f.   AI-13795    Discussion and possible action to enter into a one (1) year Technical Support and Software Maintenance Renewal agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) commencing October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023 to provide software maintenance support for the Geographic Information System (GIS) Mapping and 911 software utilized by the Webb County Planning Department at a cost of EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED & NO/100 DOLLARS ($8,400.00), and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rhonda Tiffin, Director, Webb County Planning Department; Account #2007-7020-001-457004 (GIS Mapping)]
  Attachments:
  GIS $$ mapping Envior. Systems
  Item #6f - Renewal Agreement ESRI - Executed
 
             
g.   AI-13798    Discussion and possible action to enter into Amendment #3 to the original contract for renovations to the Quad City Fire Station, dated May 26, 2020, being AIA Document B101-2017 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect, by and between Webb County and Redline Architecture, L.L.C., (for the addition of an approximate 1,400 sq. ft. of office space to be added to Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Building for the Constable of Precinct 3) to include additional services for an additional Five Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Dollars ($5,350.00) (surveying - $3,800 and geo-technical - $1,550) and adding a 30 calendar days to the contract term and any other matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Account #1001-1130-001-432-001 (Professional Services)]

Issue: Additional Services are needed to complete the plans and specifications for the project.

Solution: Authorize the Architect to retain sub-consultants to perform the additional services.

Result: Plans and specifications can be completed.
  Attachments:
  Item #6g - Amendment #3 Redline Architecture LLC - Executed
 
             
7.   Commissioners Court Administrator
             
a.   AI-13797    Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit bids for the Mangana Hein Road Extension Project (extending the road approximately one mile from its current terminus) and any other matters incident thereto. [Funding available in the CTIF fund]
             
8.   Community Action Agency
             
a.   AI-13749    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 22, 2022:
 
Slot # Title Hourly Rate
1127 Bus Operator  $12.16

Issue: The employee in slot #1127 resigned.

Solution: Request is being made to fill slot.

Result: Filling of slot #1127 will allow the department to continue to provide transportation services throughout the rural areas of Webb County.
             
b.   AI-13756    Discussion and possible action to approve the extension of FY 20-21 Federal Rural Public Transportation Grant; 5311-2020-WC00072 from Texas Department of Transportation. The extension is from September 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023, to allow carryover of FORTY-THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVEN DOLLARS ($43,207.00). No impact to General Fund. All required documentation has been submitted to the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with Webb County (SPOC) Single Point Contact Procedures.

Issue: Rural Public Transportation contract Fed 2020 5311-2020-WC-00072 ends in August 31st 2022.

Solution: Through the extension by Texas Department of Transportation through May 31, 2023, will allow department to exhaust funds. 
 
Result: Approval of contract extension and carry over will ensure continuation of transportation services to the rural areas of Webb County.
  Attachments:
  Letter of Intent 00072
 
             
c.   AI-13758    Discussion and possible action to approve the extension of 5339 State Discretionary Grant 5339-D-2020-WC-00008 from Texas Department of Transportation. The extension is from October 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023, to allow carryover of THIRTY-SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX DOLLARS ($37,276.00). No impact to General Fund. All required documentation has been submitted to the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with Webb County (SPOC) Single Point Contact Procedures.

Issue: Rural Public Transportation contract 5339-D-2020-WC-00008 ends in September 30th 2022.

Solution: Through the extension by Texas Department of Transportation through May 31, 2023, will allow department to exhaust funds.

Result: Approval of budget amendment and carry over will ensure continuation of transportation services to the rural areas of Webb County.
  Attachments:
  Letter of Intent 00008
 
             
d.   AI-13759    Discussion and possible action to approve the extension of FY 21-22 Federal Rural Public Transportation Grant 5311-2021-WC-00015 from Texas Department of Transportation. The extension is from January 1, 2023 through May 31, 2023, to allow a carryover of THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT DOLLARS ($377,898.00).  No impact to General Fund. All required documentation has been submitted to the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with Webb County (SPOC) Single Point Contact Procedures.

Issue: Rural Public Transportation contract Fed 2021 5311-2021-WC-00015 ends in December 31st 2022.

Solution: Through the extension by Texas Department of Transportation through May 31, 2023, will allow department to exhaust funds. 

Result: Approval of budget amendment and carry over will ensure continuation of transportation services to the rural areas of Webb County.
  Attachments:
  Letter of Intent 00015
 
             
e.   AI-13765    Discussion and possible action to approve extension of Grant Amendment #1 to Contract #61910003722 for the FY-2021 Community Services Block Grant Program Discretionary funds-Direct Client Assistance from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. The extension is from February 1, 2022 through August 31, 2022. There will be no impact to the General fund.
 
Issue: Approve extension of grant  Amendment # 1 for the Community Services Block Grant Discretionary funds- Direct Client Assistance from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the FY-2021.
 
Solution: The Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) provides support services to eligible elderly, disabled and low-income residents of Webb County.
 
Result: The support services are intended to assist eligible Webb County residents to transition out of poverty.
             
f.   AI-13766    Discussion and possible action to approve extension of Grant Amendment #1 to Contract #61910003744 for the FY-2021 Community Services Block Grant Program Discretionary funds-Network Operational Investments from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. The extension is from February 1, 2022 through August 31, 2022. There will be no impact to the General fund.
  
Issue: Approve extension of grant Amendment #1 for the Community Services Block Grant Discretionary funds (CSBG) from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the FY-2021. The extension is from February 1, 2022 through August 31, 2022.
 
Solution: The Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) provides support services to eligible elderly, disabled and low-income residents of Webb County.
 
Result: The support services are intended to assist eligible Webb County residents to transition out of poverty.
             
9.   Economic Development
             
a.   AI-13742    Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of a grant application to the NRA Foundation estimated at $9,786 as developed, written, and submitted by and for the Webb County Sheriff's Office for rifle optics equipment for its certified peace officers, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any match; and, thus shall have no impact 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: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office must continually equip its sworn officer force with an important array of duty gear, other critical safety equipment, and essential, but costly expendable supplies, such as ammunition, utilizing limited local funds.  Moreover, the vast majority of federal and state grants do not allow for the purchase of firearms and/or ammunition as an eligible grant expense.

Solution: Grant application to the Friends of the National Rifle Association (NRA) Foundation by the Webb County Sheriff's Office to provide firearms as a supplemental source of this needed equipment.

Result: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office's sworn officer force will be provided with additional firearms.
             
b.   AI-13743    Discussion and possible action to accept an Operation Lone Star (OLS) Supplemental Funding in the amount of $2,463,231 from the Office of the Governor Public Safety Office and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents in all matters related to this grant; and any matters incident thereto. This supplemental grant funding has no cash match; thus, there is no impact on the general fund. All required documents were sent to the Economic Development Department and were found in compliance with the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) policy. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Grant Account #2475]
 
Issue: Local law enforcement working in international border communities must work within limited budgetary constraints to provide both proactive and responsive law enforcement services while transborder criminal organizations possess unlimited funding to access the latest technology and equipment to avoid detection/disruption of their activities utilizing their proceeds obtained through illegal but highly lucrative drug trafficking and other unlawful enterprises.
 
Solution: Supplemental grant award to assist in combating illegal drug trafficking and provide enhanced border security for the residents/citizens of Laredo/Webb County.
 
Result: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office and its sworn officer force will be equipped with needed new, updated technology/equipment.
             
c.   AI-13773    Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of a COVID-19 Detection and Mitigation in Confinement Facilities grant award from the Texas Department of State Health Services in the amount of $386,615 for supplies and as developed and submitted by the Webb County Sheriff's Office with input from the Webb County Emergency Management personnel to assist the Sheriff’s Office in its ongoing efforts to help continue prevention efforts, preparation for, and response to the coronavirus pandemic at the Webb County Jail, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any match; and, thus shall have no impact 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: The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the lives of millions of people throughout the world and has caused immense physical, psychological, and economic devastation to the local community.

Solution: Through this grant award, the Webb County Sheriff’s Office will be able to obtain supplemental resources of supplies to help continue preventing the spread of the coronavirus at the Webb County Jail.

Result: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office will have additional resources to help detection and mitigation of COVID-19 at the Webb County Jail.
             
d.   AI-13779    Discussion and possible action to accept a FY 2022 Justice for Families grant award as coordinated, written, and submitted by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office to the Office on Violence Against Women in the amount of $550,000 for salaries, associated fringe benefits, training/travel, leasing, utilities, contractual services, equipment/supplies, and other needs to support the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Safe Haven and Casa Misericordia Domestic Violence Shelter, and designating the Webb County Judge as the authorized official in all matters pertaining to this grant; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant requires no cash and/or in-kind match. All required documents were sent to the Economic Development Department and were found in compliance with the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) policy.  [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Grant Fund #2607]
 
Issue: During the last two months of 2017, Sheriff Martin Cuellar and the Webb County Sheriff's Office, along with the rest of Webb County, scrambled to find the necessary resources to support the Safe Haven Program and the families who have come to rely on its services.  This continues to be a crucial need in the local community for families who have experienced contentious custody disputes, allegations of child abuse/neglect, a documented history of family/domestic violence, and other allegations of physical confrontations and/or severe familial discord. 
 
Solution: Grant award to help secure additional funding for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Safe Haven to help meet the needs of the program and its participants from the community.
 
Result: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office will be better able to enhance services for the families and children of the Webb County/Laredo community. Serious familial violence can be deterred, mitigated, diminished and/or prevented through this program.
             
e.   AI-13750    Discussion and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing the submission of a Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 Operation Lone Star Program (FY 22-23 OLS) grant application as developed, written and submitted by Webb County Constable Pct. 3 Department to the office of Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) in the amount estimated at $22,000.00, for peace officers' overtime/applicable fringe benefits, fuel/vehicle maintenance and equipment. Grant funds shall be utilized to help provide enhanced border security in Webb County and Precinct 3 area, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require a cash match; and thus, will not have an impact on the general fund. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County single point of contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Adrian Cortez, Constable Pct. 3]

Issue: The State of Texas recognizes that border communities face urgent security challenges caused by increased activity from transnational organized criminal syndicates and their allies that are intensified by the fluidity of border crossings, heavy commercial activity, and interdependence of the international border communities' economies.  These socio-economic pressures place increased demands on law enforcement services and intensify the need for augmented public safety resources.
 
Solution: Grant application to provide enhanced border security in Webb County and the Precinct 3 area in order fulfill State of Texas Border Security objectives, including overtime (OT) resources to suppress, deter, and reduce border-related criminal activity in Texas.
 
Result: Enhanced/increased patrol for certified peace officers working at Webb County Constable Pct. 3.
  Attachments:
  Assurance Form
  Resolution
 
             
f.   AI-13776    Discussion and possible action to accept the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) Grant Award, #5H79TI081059-03, Year 5 Continuation grant, in the amount of FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($400,000.00) beginning September 30, 2022, for the Webb County Adult Drug Court, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. There is no match required, therefore there is no financial impact to the general fund. All required documents were sent for review to the Economic Development Department and the acceptance of the Continuation grant is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Margarita Herrera-Garza, Drug Court Program Director]

Issue: Notice of Award for the Webb County Adult Drug Court, SAMHSA Grant Year 5 was received on 06/30/2022, acceptance by Commissioners Court is required. 

Solution: Accept Notice of Award for the Adult Drug Court and proceed with continuity of co-occurring substance abuse treatment services to the Webb County population and adjacent counties.

Result: Funding in year 5 will be utilized to provide substance abuse and mental health services to all qualifying candidates.
  Attachments:
  Notice of Award Year 5
  Letter of Intent
 
             
10.   Head Start
Disclaimer: All Head Start monies are 100% Federal funds
             
a.   AI-13762    Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slots:
 
Slot # Title Hourly Rate Pay Periods
1086 Bus Driver $13.33 20
1698 / 2156 Substitute $9.71 20
2558 Home Visitor $12.06 26
2562 Early Head Start Teacher $13.10 26
  Attachments:
  Bus Driver
  Home Visitor
  Early Head Start Teacher
  Substitute
 
             
11.   Honorable Jose "Pepe" Salinas, Justice of the Peace Pct. 4
             
a.   AI-13741    Discussion and possible action to authorize the increase in change fund for the Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4 in an amount not to exceed $100 as per Local Government Code 130.902; and any other matters incident thereto.

Issue: New service station does not have a change fund in place for payments received for court costs and fines in cash.

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

Result: Authorization of a change fund increase will allow our department to have the necessary change when payments are taken in cash.
  Attachments:
  CHANGE FUND REQUEST
 
             
12.   Public Defender
             
a.   AI-13711    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, as well as any and all Wage Plan Policies, effective August 22, 2022:
 
Slot # Title Salary
 
2753 Paralegal $38,402.54 - $41,891.42 (16/A-H)

Issue: Slot #2753 has become vacant. 

Solution: Request is being made to post and fill the vacant slot.

Result: This action will allow our department to continue to function efficiently and effectively.
  Attachments:
  Paralegal Job Description
 
             
13.   Purchasing
             
a.   AI-13770    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 is either by definition salvage or surplus property because of time, accident, or any other cause such as, wear and deterioration, damaged, or obsolete that has no value and/or usefulness for the intended purpose and is no longer needed by the department. 

Solution: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to attempt to sell the County surplus or salvage property through public auction, dispose or destroy property that cannot be sold through public auction 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 and/or donate as permitted by state law. 

Result: Generate auction revenue from sale of county property, reduce county expenditures by transferring surplus property to other departments and make room for future assets replacing salvage or surplus items no longer needed.
  Attachments:
  Inventory Disposition Listing 08.22.2022
 
             
b.   AI-13775    Discussion and possible action to award the following annual contracts, effective October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023 and to further authorize the Webb County Judge to execute all independent contractor and vendor agreements and any other matters incident thereto.
 
Bid No. 2023-01 Auto Parts:
Advance Auto Parts, Andy’s Auto & Bus Air Inc., Fleetpride, Gonzalez Auto Parts, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Rotex Truck Center Inc., Sames Laredo Chevrolet, Toro Automotive LLC
 
Bid No. 2023-02 Mechanical & Electrical Repairs for Webb County Vehicles:
Andy’s Auto & Bus Air Inc., Rotex Truck Center Inc., Sames Laredo Chevrolet, South Texas Auto Rebuilders, Toro Automotive LLC.
 
Bid No. 2023-03 Electrical Supplies:
3G Electrical Supply
 
Bid No. 2023-06 Janitorial Supplies:
Executive Office Supply, Gulf Coast Paper Co., Healthy School Supply LLC, Interboro Packaging Corp., North American Import & Export Co., Patria Office Supply, Quill LLC, Texchem Corp., Unipak Corp.
 
Bid No. 2023-07 Machine Shop Repair:
Laredo Machine Shop, Laredo Mechanical Industrial Services
 
Bid No. 2023-10 Office Supplies:
3-C Technology LLC, Bay Promo LLC, Discount School Supply, Executive Office Supply, Global Equipment Co., Office Depot, Patria Office Supply, Quill LLC, Really Good Stuff LLC
 
Bid No. 2023-11 Outdoor Advertising:
Hachar Media, Lamar Outdoor Advertising
 
Bid No. 2023-12 Pharmaceutical Supplies:
Diamond Drugs Inc.
 
Bid No. 2023-15 Uniforms (Civilian Personnel Only):
Al & Rob Sales, GA Advertising, Kirkpatrick Guns & Ammo, Municipal Emergency Services
 
Bid No. 2023-17 Paint & Body Work for County Vehicles:
Lozano Body Shop, Mendoza’s Paint & Body Shop, Pete Lozano Garage & Body Shop, Quarter Mile Inc., South Texas Auto Rebuilders
 
Bid No. 2023-19 Master Electrician Services:
Isaias Electric Inc., LED Electric & Lighting Contractors LLC
 
Bid No. 2023-20 Plumbing Services:
Arellano’s Plumbing, Chavarria’s Plumbing Inc.
 
Issue: Annual Contracts are set to expire on September 30, 2022
 
Solution: Approval of multiple annual contracts for the goods and services advertised for Bids listed above.  All annual contracts approved will start October 01, 2022.

Result: County departments will be able to use annual contracted vendors throughout the fiscal year that have met the competitive bidding requirements.
             
14.   Risk Management
             
a.   AI-13796    Discussion and possible action to enter into Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Insurance Consulting Services with Independent Risk Management and Insurance Consulting, LLC d/b/a RWL Group (successors in interest to Robert W. Lazarus and Associates, Inc.) extending the contract through September 30, 2025, revising the scope of services with no change to the monthly fee of Three Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($3,300.00) and any other matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Requested by Risk Management Department, Account #1001-1180-001-432001 (Professional Services), #6200-1090-001-432001 (Professional Services)]

Issue: The current consulting contract will expire at the end of September 2022.

Solution: Extend the contract term.

Result: Continuity in the acquisition and requirements for insurance coverage.
  Attachments:
  Amendment to contract
  Item #14 - Amendment #1 RWL Group - Executed
 
             
15.   Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff
             
a.   AI-13753    Discussion and possible action to approve the submission of wage determination and fringe benefits paid to CoreCivic employees who work at the Laredo Processing Center (the facility is owned and operated by CoreCivic) to the US Department of Labor under federal contract IGSA 70DCR18DIG000010; 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. [Laredo Processing Center Account #1001-209250-185]

Issue: The current IGSA contract with the federal government require that CoreCivic’s Webb County Detention Center have a wage and classification for the duties that the employees performs. The position that is not customary requires a request for authorization for additional classification and rates for the Department of Labor. Webb County is the Service Provider and by and through Sheriff's Office facilitates the relationship and administers the contracts between the federal government and CoreCivic.

Solution: Approve CoreCivic to submit the request for wage determination and fringe benefits to the  U.S. Department of Labor.

Result: The employee that is performing the functions at the Webb County Detention Center will be in compliance with the IGSA contract and federal department of labor requirements.
  Attachments:
  Application
 
             
16.   Honorable Raul Reyes, Treasurer
             
a.   AI-13747    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:
  Webb County Investment Policy
  Item #16 - Policy Investment Of County Funds - Executed
 
             
17.   Line Item Transfers
             
a.   AI-13744    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund. [Requested by Ernesto Guajardo, Human Resources Director]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-1230-001-443000-110 Repairs & Maint. Software $25,000 $2,970 $2,970.47 $.47
  1001-1230-001-456205 Training & Education $750 $750 $750 $.00
  1001-1230-001-432001-095 Professional Services Employee $3,200 $1,200 $1,200 $.00
        $4,920    
To: 1001-1230-001-460105 Minor Tools & Apparatus $2,000 $4,920 $175.85 $5,095.85

Issue: This line item transfer will ensure sufficient funds to purchase RDT+ Fingerprint Scanner and Scanners

Solution: Request approval from Commissioners Court for line item transfer to purchase Fingerprint Scanner and Scanners.

Result: Will have sufficient funds to purchase the RDT+ Fingerprint Scanner, payroll needs to enroll employees on TCP, Hand Scanners are no longer available.
  Attachments:
  Scanners
  RDT+Fingerprint Scanner
 
             
b.   AI-13764    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund. [Requested by Chief Rick Rangel, Fire Suppression & EMS Services]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-3140-001-431009 Stipends $50,000 $3,000 $8,261.49 $5,261.49
  1001-3140-001-443000-020 Repairs & Maint. Bldg. $5,000 $4,000 $4,705.96 $705.96
        $7.000    
To: 1001-3140-001-462605 Fuel & Lubricants $35,000 $7,000 $3,925.23 $10,925.23

Issue: Transfer of funds is required to cover estimated forecasted expenditures in the fuel line item due to rising fuel prices. 

Solution: Approval of line item transfer to cover forecasted/unforeseen expenses.

Result: Line items will have sufficient funds and fire department operations will continue uninterrupted.
             
c.   AI-13751    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within Health benefit funds. [Requested by Dr. Pedro Alfaro, Risk Management Director]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 6100-1090-001-452009 Prescription Claims Paid $3,200,000 $150,000 $1,275,715.25 $1,125,715.25
To: 6100-1090-001-452008 Dental Claims Paid $425,000 $150,000 $5,771.71 $155,771.71

Issue: Our dental claims have been increasing for the past several months and if we continue the trend, we will run out of money before the end of the fiscal year. 

Solution: Approval and possible action to transfer monies into Dental fund. 

Result: By transferring funds we will be able to pay all pending and new dental claims for the remaining fiscal year.
  Attachments:
  Ledger
 
             
d.   AI-13767    Discussion and possible action to ratify, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within General Fund. [Requested by Sheriff Martin Cuellar]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-3010-001-444400  Rent Expense $15,000 $3,550 $7,920 $4,370
  1001-4090-001-460028 Janitorial Supplies $60,000 $10,000 $29,373.60 $19,373.60
        $13,550    
To: 1001-4090-001-461000 Materials & Supplies $150,000 $10,000 $1,727.19 11,727.19
  1001-4070-001-441605-005 Gas Gas $16,500 $3,550 $3,117.32 $6,667.32
        $13,550    

Issue: Low on funds to pay Gas bill (Center Point Energy) & items for inmates.

Solution: Request a ministerial and pay invoice immediately. 

Result: Transfer of funds will be in place. Pay invoice and order needed items for inmates.
  Attachments:
  Approval
 
             
e.   AI-13784    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General Fund. [Requested by Sheriff Martin Cuellar]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-1370-001-456005 Postage $500 $500 $500 $0
  1001-1370-001-461000 Materials & Supplies  $3,000 $2,400 $2,40.03 $3.03
  1001-1370-001-464010 Dues & Membership $500 $500 $500 $0
  1001-3010-001-441505 Trash Pickup $1,900 $1,000 $1,221 $221
  1001-3010-001-443000-035 Repair Maint. Equip. $25,000 $3,400 $3,409.56 $9.56
  1001-3010-001-444400 Rent Expense $15,000 $4,300 $4,370.00 $70
  1001-3010-001-460105 Minor Tools $41,500 $13,000 $13,717.98 $717.98
  1001-3010-001-464010 Dues & Membership $1,000 $500 $570 $70
  1001-3050-001-456305 Uniforms $22,000 $11,900 $11,923.50 $23.50
  1001-3050-001-464010 Dues & Membership  $225 $225 $225 $0
  1001-3190-001-443000-035 Repair Maint. Equip. $9,000 $6,075 $6,075.32 $0.32
  1001-3190-001-444500 Equipment Rental $850 $850 $850 $0
  1001-3190-001-456305 Uniforms $6,000 $3,000 $1,400 $1,600
  1001-3190-001-458000 Administrative Travel $125 $125 $125 $0
  1001-4070-001-443000-035 Repair Maint. Equip. $33,000 $4,000 $7,174.95 $3,174.95
  1001-4070-001-444500 Equipment Rental $50,000 $1,000 $2,569.45 1,569.45
  1001-4070-001-450001-020 Contract Service Zapata $25,000 $2,500 $2,500 $0
  1001-4070-001-456005 Postage & Courier $500 $90 $91.54 $1.54
  1001-4070-001-456205 Training & Education $10,000 $40 $40 $0
  1001-4070-001-458000 Administrative Travel $190 $155 $190.78 $35.78
  1001-4070-001-464010 Dues & Membership $255 $145 $145 $0
  1001-4070-001-456305 Uniforms $250,000 $12,900 $12,995.72 $95.72
        $67,005    
To: 1001-3010-001-460160 Fire Arms & Ammo $100,000 $55,905 $4,787.34 $60,692.34
  1001-3010-001-461006 Canine Expenditures $20,000 $600 $1,430.75 $2,030.75
  1001-3190-001-461000 Materials & Supplies  $1,500 $4,000 $133.48 $4,133.48
  1001-3010-001-461000 Materials & Supplies  $50,000 $1,500 $1,236.64 $2,736.64
  1001-4070-001-460000 Office Supplies $20,000 $5,000 $1,127.90 $6,127.90
  2151-3010-001-454000-030 Advertising Awareness $60,000 $6,000 $4.92 $6,004.92
        $67,005    

Issue: Funds needed to purchase items for patrol officers and fund future purchases.

Solution: Transfer of funds to use for daily operations.

Result: Funds will be in place to issue out purchase order.
             
f.   AI-13774    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund. [Requested by Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Office]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-7130-001-458010 Local Mileage $4,000 $800 $1,316.05 $516.05
To: 1001-7130-001-458000 Administrative Travel $10,000 $800 $448.99 $1,248.99

Issue: The current funds are insufficient to cover needed out-of-county travel requests.

Solution: The line item transfer will cover expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Result: To ensure adequate funding for the remainder of the current fiscal year.
             
g.   AI-13780    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within Road & Bridge funds. [Requested by Jose Luis Neira, Road & Bridge Director]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 2007-7150-001-443000-075 Repairs & Maint. Vehicles $182,500 $78,000 $98,016 $20,016
  2007-7150-001-444500 Equipment Rental $30,000 $5,000 $21,444 $16,444
  2007-7150-001-460105 Minor Tools & Apparatus $30,000 $5,000 $23,682 $18,682
        $88,000    
To: 2007-7150-001-462605 Fuel & Lubricants $336,000 $88,000 $0 $88,000

Issue: LIT needed to fund the fuel and lubricants account. 

Solution: Transfer funds as requested above. 

Result: Funds will be available to cover current and anticipated fuel expenses through the end of the FY. 
             
h.   AI-13783    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund. [Requested by Dr. Pedro Alfaro, Risk Management Director]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-1180-001-452012 Property Casualty Premium $1,012,000 $500 $153,028.97 $152,528.97
To: 1001-1180-001-456005 Postage & Courier Service $1,000 $500 $114.44 $644.44

Issue: The current balance in this account will be insufficient to cover invoices for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Solution: Approve line item transfer.

Result: Account will be adequately funded for the remainder of the fiscal year.
             
i.   AI-13799    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund. [Requested by Rio Bravo Community Center]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-6210-001-443000-075 Repairs & Maint. Vehicles $1,500 $500.04 $500.04 $0
To: 1001-6210-001-461000 Materials & Supplies $,2300 $500.04 $475.20 $975.24

Issue: Funding availability in Materials & Supplies budget will not cover the remainder of the fiscal year.

Solution: Request approval for Line Item Transfer.

Result: Materials & Supplies budget will be sufficient to carry through the end of the fiscal year.
             
j.   AI-13800    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund. [Requested by Rio Bravo Activity Center]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-6320-001-443000-035 Repairs & Maint. Equip. $1,000 $200 $200 $0
To: 1001-6320-001-461000 Materials & Supplies $1,800 $200 $803.73 $1,003.73

Issue: Funding availability in Materials & Supplies budget will not cover the remainder of the fiscal year.

Solution: Request approval for Line Item Transfer.

Result: Materials & Supplies will be sufficient to carry through the end of the fiscal year.
             
k.   AI-13801    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General Fund. [Requested by El Cenizo Community Center]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-6170-001-443000-075 Repairs & Main. Vehicles $1,500 $488.04 $488.04 $0
To: 1001-6170-001-461000 Materials & Supplies $2,500 $488.04 $355.78 $843.82

Issue: Funding availability in Materials & Supplies budget will not cover the remainder of the fiscal year.

Solution: Request approval for Line Item Transfer.

Result: Materials & Supplies will be sufficient to carry through the end of the fiscal year.
             
l.   AI-13802    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund. [Requested by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner, Precinct 1]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-1030-001-461000 Materials & Supplies $5,500 $200 $988.63 $788.63
To: 1001-6310-001-46100 Materials & Supplies $2,500 $200 $80.01 $280.01

Issue: Funding availability in Materials & Supplies budget for La Presa Community Center will not cover the remainder of the fiscal year.

Solution: Request approval for Line Item Transfer.

Result: Materials & Supplies budget will be sufficient to carry through the end of the fiscal year.
             
m.   AI-13763    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the Water Utilities fund. [Requested by Tomas Sanchez, Water Utilities Director]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 7200-7050-001-462605 Fuel & Lubricants $45,160 $12,000 $20,665 $8,665
  7200-7050-001-443000-075 Repairs & Maint. Vehicles $15,280 $10,000 $14,669 $4,669
        $22,000    
To: 7200-7050-001-443000-020 Repairs & Maint. Bldg. $30,000 $8,000 $3,854 $11,854
  7200-7060-001-462605 Fuel & Lubricants $27,000 $7,000 $495 $7,495
  7200-7065-001-462605 Fuel & Lubricants $16,000 $7,000 $0 $7,000
        $22,000    

Issue: The funds currently available in these accounts will not cover cost needed for the end of the budget year. 

Solution: Approve the line item transfers.

Result: These accounts will have sufficient funds which will allow continuation of services without interruption.
             
n.   AI-13806    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within Road & Bridge funds. [Requested by Jose Luis Neira, Road & Bridge Director]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 2007-7150-001-443000-075 Repairs & Maint. Vehicles $182,500 $39,123 $88,593 $49,470
To: 2007-7150-001-47000 Capital Outlay $860,080 $39,123 $3,775 $42,898

Issue: Due to price increase in the production of the International Water Trucks for the Road and Bridge department, Vendor is adding surcharges in the amount of $42,898.00 to complete the order due to supplier price escalation on materials used for the production of the vehicles such as steel, aluminum, copper and resins. To include tire surcharges, as well. 

Solution: Webb County has received the tanker for the 2022 Brenner 6,500 gallon water tanker with sprayer, pending is the tractor with the wet kit and the two (2) 4,000 gallon water tankers and tractors. Vendor has indicated that all equipment is scheduled to be delivered to Webb County by the end of August or early September 2022. Recommendation is to move forward with transfer to complete the order and receive equipment. Canceling order will delay and add more cost ot a future order with no guarantee of lead times or if new pricing would exceed current transaction. 

Result: Approval of transfer will allow the transaction to be completed and for heavy equipment to be delivered as indicated above.
             
o.   AI-13808    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund. [Requested by Jose Luis Neira, Road & Bridge Director]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-1120-001-460105 Minor Tools & Apparatus $13,000 $2,500 $8,651 $6,151
To: 1001-1120-001-443000-025 Repairs & Maint. Fuel Pumps $7,500 $2,500 $111 $2,611

Issue: Diesel pumps (#5 & #6) are not working due to an issue with the pump CPU. Our current account balance is too low to cover for the cost of the repair. 

Solution: Requesting a line item transfer, to contract Petroleum Solutions, to work on the repairs of the diesel pumps. 

Result: If LIT is approved, we will have enough funds to pay for the repairs of the diesel pumps.
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to approve Consent Agenda
  Amended Motion by Commissioner, Pct. John C Galo seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to add language to item #7a
to include construction
Vote: 5 - 0& Motion Carried - Unanimously
             
REGULAR AGENDA
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo to bring up item #35
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
             
Honorable Cindy Liendo, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4
             
35.   AI-13791    Discussion regarding Webb County’s partnering with Clean Air Laredo Coalition and other local entities to support the BAIR Emissions Testing request to conduct air quality monitoring at high risk locations in Webb County, Texas, with possible action to approve potential funding for this request, and any other matters incident thereto.
  Sheila Serna and other members of The Clean Air Laredo Coalition spoke before the court.
  Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to allocate $35,000.00 for one testing canister for 7 days from the Operational Reserve
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
             
Presentations
             
36.   AI-13792    Discussion and possible action to recognize the month of September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Webb County, Texas. [Requested by Cindy Liendo, Commissioner Pct. 4]
  Michelle Romani spoke on Ovarian Cancer Awareness.
  Commissioner Pct.4 Cindy Linedo read the proclamation. Judge Tano E. Tijerina proclaimed September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Webb County.
             
37.   AI-13803    Recognition and Presentation of Plaque to Alejandra Gonzalez, a 12 year ol local boxer who Ranked #1 in the 75lb weight class at the National Junior Olympics Boxing Tournament. [Requested by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]
  Alejandra Gonzalez was recognized and presented with a plaque for being ranked #1 in the 75lb weight class at the National Junior Olympics Boxing Tournament.
             
38.   AI-13804    Recognition and Presentation of plaques to Six (6) Journalists who have been committed to journalism for more than 20 years for our Laredo Community. [Requested by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]
  Juan Rodriguez, Miguel Timoshenko, Francisco Diaz, Rogelio Guzman, Lic. Jose Luis Vargas Rodriguez and Lorena Rodriguez Marquez were recognized and presented with a plaque for being committed journalist for more than 20 years.
             
Casa Blanca Golf Course
             
18.   AI-13793    Discussion and possible action to increase funding to the following accounts within the golf Course fund not to exceed $99,250; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 (Operational Reserve)]
 
Acct. Number Acct. Name  Request
7100-6120-001-463006-005 Food & Beverage COS Food $4,000
7100-6120-001-463006-010 Food & Beverage COS- NonAlcBev $2,000
7100-6110-001-461005-030 Merchandise COS-Shoes $2,500
7100-6110-001-461005-035 Merchandise COS-Equipment $7,000
7100-6080-001-460028 Janitorial Supplies $750
7100-6080-001-457005-005 Reimbursable Labor-Golf $18,000
7100-6120-001-457005-005 Reimbursable Labor-FB $45,000
7100-6130-001-457005-005 Reimbursable Labor-GA $20,000
    $99,250

Issue: Supplies and payroll funding are needed at the golf course to close out this fiscal year.

Solution: Add funds to accounts listed above in order to fulfill purchases.

Result: Will have sufficient funds to complete purchases and pay golf course employees for the remainder of the year.
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to approve
  Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried
 
Other: Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)
             
Civil Legal Division
             
19.   AI-13760    Discussion and possible action to enter into a one year (September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023) Interlocal Agreement with the United Independent School District (“UISD”) for juvenile court coordinators salaries for the Justice of the Peace Court Precinct 2, Place 1, in the amount of Thirty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Nine Dollars ($34,589.00) being the County’s Share and Fifty-Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-One Dollars ($50,721.00) being the County’s Share for the Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 for a total salary amount for both Justice of the Peace Precincts being EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TEN DOLLARS ($85,310.00). [Juvenile Case Manager Fund: J.P. Pct. 4 J. Salinas #2014-2180-001-432001 and J.P. Pct. 2 Pl. 1 R. Quintana #2014-2160-001-432001 (Professional Services)]
 
Issue: Webb County Justices of the Peace Courts provide truancy court for juveniles referred to their Courts by school districts for violation of compulsory state attendance laws. The Justices of the Peace require the presence of school district Attendance Officers in order to enforce these school compulsory attendance laws. These Attendance Officers, who assist the Justices of the Peace in providing court coordination of the truancy court docket, require their services be compensated (salary). 
 
Solution: UISD and Webb County each pay ½ the salaries for Attendance Officers acting as Justice Court Coordinators overseeing the truancy court docket.

Result: Provide truancy court for juveniles referred to Justice of the Peace Courts by school districts. 
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to approve 
Other: Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)
 
  Amended Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to table 
Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried
Other: Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)
 
  Attachments:
  Court Coordinator Agreement
 
             
Engineer
             
20.   AI-13769    Discussion and possible action to approve a request for additional funding in the amount of $11,138.50 for Material Testing ($10,000.00) and Plan Review and Inspection Fees ($1,138.50) for the Casa Blanca Golf Course Improvement Project; and have the County Judge sign any relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #7100-730-001-470000 (Capital Outlay) and Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 (Operational Reserve)

Issue: There are currently no funds available in this account that will cover costs needed for material testing, plan review and inspection fees associated with this project.

Solution: Approve funding and line item transfer as needed for the project.

Result: Funding will allow continuation of services without interruption to this project.
  Attachments:
  INVOICE FOR REQUESTED FUNDS
 
             
21.   AI-13768    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) for the Engineering Department:
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-1130-001-431007-010 Operational Reserve   $11,139    
To: 7100-7230-001-470000 Capital Outlay $471,728 $11,139 $3,697.00 $14,836.00

Issue: Funds are currently not available in this account that will cover costs that are needed for material testing, plan review and inspection fees associated with this project. 

Solution: Approval of line item transfer.

Result: Funding will allow continuation of services for the Casa Blanca Golf Club Improvements without interruption to the project.
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to approve
Other: Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)
  Amended Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to approve both items #20 & #21
Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried
Other: Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)
 
  Attachments:
  REQUEST FOR BUDGET TRANSFER
  APPROVAL 1
  APPROVAL 2
 
             
Purchasing
             
22.   AI-13805    Discussion and possible action to amend the Elevator Modernization Contract between Webb County and Schindler Elevator Corporation (Sourcewell/NJPA Contract # 100516-SCH) in an amount not to exceed $15,975.00 for three elevators Unit 1, Unit 2, and Unit 3 at the new Sheriff’s building (formally the downtown HEB Building), amending the original contract sum to $554,989.00 due to price escalations of the 2023 Labor and Material rates and in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing; Section 271.101 and Section 271.102 and to further authorize the transfer of funds within bond series funds and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [2019A Bond Series; Account #3867-7230-001-443000-400 (Repairs and Maintenance HEB Building Project)]
 
Issue: Union labor rates and material cost escalations required a price increase to original contract sum.    
 
Solution: Approve amendment to process equipment orders.  Deposit payments for equipment have been processed but will not be processed until contract sum is amended by required amount. 
 
Result: Contract sum will be amended by order of the Court.  No funding is required for this fiscal year, additional amount requested will not be expensed until 3rd quarter of FYE 2023.
  Attachments:
  Item #22 - Schindler Elevator Corporation - Executed
 
             
23.   AI-13807    Discussion and possible action to amend the Elevator Modernization Contract between Webb County and Schindler Elevator Corporation (Sourcewell/NJPA Contract # 100516-SCH) in an amount not to exceed $14,351.00 for two (2) elevators Unit D and Unit E for the Justice Center Building Inmate Elevators, amending the original contract sum to $251,848.00 due to price escalations of the 2023 Labor and Material rates and in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing; Section 271.101 and Section 271.102 and to further authorize the transfer of funds within bond series funds and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [2019A Bond Series; Account #3868-7230-001-443000-255 (Repairs and Maintenance Justice Center)]
 
Issue: Union labor rates and material cost escalations required a price increase to original contract sum.
 
Solution: Approve amendment to process equipment orders. Deposit payments for equipment have been processed but will not be processed until contract sum is amended by required amount. 
 
Result: Contract sum will be amended by order of the Court.  No funding is required for this fiscal year, additional amount requested will not be expensed until 3rd quarter of FYE 2023.
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to approve item #22
Other:  Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)
 
  Amended Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to include item #23 and to use 2019A Bond Series as fully as possible
Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried
Other:  Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)
 
  Attachments:
  Item #23 - Schindler Elevator Corporation - Executed
 
             
Risk Management
             
24.   AI-13757    Discussion and possible action to approve by order a discretionary exemption for professional services in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, §262.024 (4) Professional Services for actuarial analysis of the post employment health plan in accordance with GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) 75 and calculating IBNR (Incurred but Not Reported) reserves for the County's Medical, Rx and Dental plans for fiscal years ending September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2023 from Lewis and Ellis Actuaries and Consultants in an amount not to exceed $16,600.00 and to further authorize the County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #6300-1090-001-432001 (Professional Services)]

Issue: Governmental Accounting Report is needed by the Auditor's office on a yearly basis.  

Solution: Approval by the Court to accept Lewis & Ellis as actuaries to provide report will enable Risk Management to turn in report on a timely basis. 

Result: Report will be submitted to the court and the auditor's office by the end of this year.
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina to approve 
  Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried
 
Other: Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)
  Attachments:
  Actuarial
 
             
25.   AI-13782    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund. [Requested by Dr. Pedro Alfaro, Risk Management Director]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-1130-001-431007-010 Operational Reserve   $41,460    
To: 1001-1180-001-46015 Minor Tools & Apparatus $12,000.00 $41,460 $3,934.76 $45,394.76

Issue: Automatic External Defibrillators (AED’s) have reached “end of life.”  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has deemed our current AED’s obsolete, therefore no batteries can be purchased to continue using the counties AED’s. In order to continue to provide functioning AED’s to the county, we must purchase new AED’s for all county buildings.

Solution: By adequately funding the minor tools and apparatus account, we will be able to purchase these needed AED’s.

Result: With the purchase of new AED’s, we will provide the county with state of the art equipment that could save lives.
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to approve
  Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried
 
Other: Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)
             
Claudia A. Cantu, Chief Deputy Constable Pct. 1
             
26.   AI-13746    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: 1001-3150-443000-075 Repairs & Maint. Vehicles $30,000 $8,000 $13,455.39 $5,455.39
  1001-3150-001-464010 Dues & Memberships $2,000 $1,000 $1,205.00 $205.00
        $9,000    
To: 1001-3150-001-462605 Fuel & Lubricants $62,000 $8,000 $3,069.27 $11,069.27
  1001-3150-001-456205 Training & Education $5,000 $1,000 $99.25 $1,099.25
        $9,000    

Issue: The current balance is not enough to cover the fiscal year.

Solution: Request a line item transfer to cover the remainder of the fiscal year.

Result: Funds will be available to close the remaining of fiscal year.
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina to approve
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
             
Honorable Patricia Barrera, Tax-Assessor- Collector
             
27.   AI-13785    Presentation and submission of the 2022 Truth in Taxation Calculations
  Chief Deputy Tax Assessor Collector, Maria Elena Morales presented and submitted the 2022 Truth in Taxation Calculations. 
  Attachments:
  2022 TNT Worksheet
 
             
28.   AI-13786    Discussion and possible action to approve the Certified Excess Collections for the Debt Service (Interest and Sinking Fund).
  Tax Assessor Collector, Patricia Barrera read the certification of excess collections for the debt service (interest and sinking fund) for the taxable year 2021 is $190,222.00 and the anticipated collection rate for the taxable year 2022 is 102%.
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
             
29.   AI-13787    Discussion and possible action to approve the Anticipated Collection Tax Rate for M&O (Maintenance & Operations) to be 101%
  Tax Assessor Collector, Patricia Barrera read the certification of the Anticipated collection Tax Rate for maintenance & operations (M&O) for the taxable year 2022 to be 101%.
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to approve
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
             
30.   AI-13788    Discussion and possible action to establish a Proposed Tax Rate for the Year 2022; to take record vote on a Proposed Tax Rate, including scheduling public hearing and meeting to adopt Tax Rate for the Year 2022.
  Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to propose a 0.02 cent decrease on the tax rate for 2022 from 0.41 cents to 0.39 cents
Roll Call for record vote on the Proposed Tax Rate by Honorable Margie Ramirez-Ibarra, Webb County Clerk
Judge Tano E. Tijerina - Aye  
Commissioner Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez - Aye 
Commissioner Pct. 2 Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina - Aye 
Commissioner Pct. 3 John C. Galo - in favor
Commissioner Pct. 4 Cindy Liendo - in favor 
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
  Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to set public hearing to adopt the proposed tax rate for the year 2022 to be on September 12, 2022 at 9:00 am in the Webb County Court house
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
             
31.   AI-13789    Discussion and possible action to pay certain tax office employees the accumulated Compensatory Time from the Tax Office payroll savings. Our estimated compensatory time pay out is no more than $23,957.93 and our payroll savings is $54,074. [Account #1001-1320-001-410000 ([Payroll Cost)] [Sponsored by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1 and Cindy Liendo, Commissioner Pct. 4]
  Motion by County Judge Tano E. 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 4 Cindy Liendo to bring up item #33 
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
             
Commissioners Court Administrator
             
33.   AI-13810    Discussion and possible action to enter an Order of the Commissioners Court appointing Assistant Fire Chief Felix Nunez as the Webb County Fire Marshal for a two year term, pursuant to Local Government Code §352.011, and setting and approving the bond at One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) and any other matters incident thereto.
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to approve
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
  Attachments:
  Order appointing fire marshal
 
             
Honorable John C. Galo, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 3
             
34.   AI-13794    Discussion and possible action to adopt an amendment to the Webb County Water Utility Tariff (Section G: Rates & Service Fees) for a five year period as set out in the Webb County 2022 Water/Wastewater Rate Study and Financial Forecast to be effective October 1, 2022 and any other matters incident thereto.
  Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo, to approve and to include waiving the water reconnection fee for the next six (6) months starting October 1, 2022
  Amended Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to include that the rates set forth in this study is for all the dispensers not just Colorado Acres
Vote: 4 - 1 Motion Carried
NAY: Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez
 
             
Commissioners Court Administrator
             
32.   AI-13809    Workshop with discussion and possible action on the Webb County Fairgrounds Project and any matters incident thereto.
  JHS Architect LLC representatives Mr. Homero Santos, Mr. Eddie Quiroga, Mr. Randy Hollis and Mr. Jesse Ruiz presented the Schematic Design Update for the Webb County Fairgrounds Arena.
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to go with option 2A - 8 rows of seating (8) 42" seating rows (21" x 42")
  Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried
 
Other: Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)
             
39.   Communications
  No communications were made.
             
40.   Adjourn
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to adjourn
  Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried
 
Other: Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)

    

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