PUBLIC NOTICE
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE
1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040
AUGUST 8, 2022
9:00 a.m.











 
             
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, Business Office, Emergency Management, Human Resources, Risk Management, Tax Assessor-Collector; and any other Department reports); and any other matters incident thereto.
 
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.
 
             
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.   Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within Forfeiture funds. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Sheriff]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Request
From: 2151-3010-001-432001 Professional Services $5,100
To: 2151-3010-001-454000-030 Advertising Awareness & Activities  $5,100

Issue: The current balance is not enough to cover an advertisement.

Solution: Request a line item transfer.

Result: Funds will be available to proceed with PSA.
 
b.   Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment within existing budget (line item transfer) within Grant funds; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Grant Fund #2746]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 2746- 3010-001-460105 Minor Tools $22,023.78  ($22.67) $22.67 -0-
To: 2746-3010-001-460000 Office Supplies -0-  $22.67 -0- $22.67

Issue: A small amount of remaining grant funding is required to be utilized, and a line item transfer was approved by the funding agency to utilize these residual funds. 

Solution: Request a line item transfer. 

Result: Funding will be available to be utilized for the purchase of office supplies to zero out grant funding and close out the grant.
 
c.   Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) from payroll savings for the TxDOT CTIF matching funds. [Fund 2007 - Road and Bridge Fund]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 2007-7150-001-410000 Payroll Cost $1,682,500 $20,500 $563,798 $543,298
To: 2007-7150-001-463901-005 Comm. Court TxDOT CTIF $300,000 $20,500 $0 $20,500

Issue: TxDOT CTIF 2020 grant award requires matching funds budgeted under Road and Bridge for reminder of year.

Solution: Budget line item transfer to cover the cost of CTIF-2020 match.

Result: Grant matching funds will comply with TxDOT requirement.
 
6.

Building Maintenance
 
a.   Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective August 8, 2022:
 
Slot # Title Hourly Rate
 
0035 Building Maintenance Worker $13.73 - $14.43 10/A-E

Issue: Request to fill vacant Slot #0035 Building Maintenance Worker which was vacated on June 14, 2022. Employee was transfer/promoted to Parks & Grounds Department.

Solution: Approval to post and fill Slot 0035.

Result: This action will allow Building Maintenance Department to continue to function efficiently and effectively.
 
7. Civil Legal Division
 
a.   Discussion and possible action to approve the execution of a Technology Support Maintenance Agreement (“Technology Assurance Plan”) for the County Courthouse audio visual equipment with Ford Audio Video Systems, LLC, for a one year term (October 1, 2022 through September 20, 2023) at a fee not to exceed Two Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Dollars ($2,830.00) and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Larry Sanchez, Webb County Public Information Officer; Account $1001-1300-01-443000-030 (Repairs and Maintenance A/V Equipment)

Issue: Webb County needs to maintain the County Courthouse Audio Video Equipment System in order for Public Information Office to be able to audio and video record as well as video conferencing capability for the Webb County Commissioners Court Meetings.
 
Solution: Enter into an Audio/Video Technology Support Maintenance Agreement with vendor for the County Courthouse audio/video equipment system.
 
b.   Discussion and possible action to approve a Professional Services Agreement between Webb County for the benefit of the TEND Court Program and Dr. Frances Bernat to provide research and evaluation for Texas (Trafficking) Network Diversion (TEND) Court Program, Grant #4325001, commencing June 1, 2022, through September 30, 2022, subject to annual grant budgetary appropriations, in the amount not exceed Five Thousand dollars ($5,000.00) for the 2021-2022 grant cycle; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign and all relevant documents, and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by the Honorable Judge Selina Mireles, Director of the TEND Court Program; Account #2747-1150-001-457008 (Contractual Services)]

Issue: An evaluator is required to monitor, evaluate and measure the achievement of the program goals and gauge the effectiveness of the program.
 
Solution: The Program evaluator will monitor the performance and compliance of the project with model fidelity to keep court personnel and all program staff aware of the program standards and issues. This includes preparing and submitting monthly and annual performance reports as required by the Grant.
 
Result: The evaluator will ensure the program is in full compliance with grant requirements to meet goals and objectives for the success of the program.
 
c.   Discussion and possible action to adopt a Resolution Agreeing to Utilize Local Government Participation Match Funds for the Rehabilitation/Reconstruction of the Raices Road Bridge and authorizing the County Judge to request the use of the Match Funds from the Laredo District Engineer; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents, including Advance Funding Agreements CSJ 0922-33-185 Las Tiendas Rd. at Santa Isabel Creek Branch ($13,918.00 County Participation Match Funds), CSJ 0922-33-187 Krueger Rd. at Jaboncillo Creek ($15,245.00 County Participation Match Funds), CSJ 0922-33-196 Las Tiendas Rd. at Santa Isabel Creek Branch ($13,306.00 County Participation Match Funds), CSJ 0922-33-197 Vaquillas Rd. at Agua Azul Creek ($15,245.00 County Participation Match Funds), CSJ 0922-33-198 Lincoln Rd. at Salado Creek ($19,601.00 County Participation Match Funds), CSJ 0922-33-199 Lincoln Rd. at Salado Creek Branch ($15,245.00 County Participation Match Funds): and any matters incident thereto.
 
8. Honorable Jesse Gonzalez, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1
 
a.   Discussion and possible action to accept a Donation Check from VTX 1 (Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc.) for $5,000.00 to be transferred to Ernesto J. Salinas Community Center - Goods for Public Events Account #1001-6160-001-461003. E.J. Salinas Community Center will utilize these funds to help children and elderly that are registered at the community center.
 
Issue: E.J. Salinas Community Center received a donation check from VTX 1 (Valley Telephone Cooperative. Inc.) In the amount of $5,000.00.

Solution: E.J. Salinas Community Center will utilize these funds to the benefit of children and elderly registered at the center.

Result: E. J. Salinas Community Center children and elderly will benefit from this donation.
 
9. Community Action Agency
 
a.   Discussion and possible action to execute Project Grant Agreement STATE-R- 2023- WEBB CO- 00145 for Webb County Community Action Agency - El Aguila Rural Transportation from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the amount of THREE HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN DOLLARS ($316.487.00). This grant does not require a County Match. All required documentation has been submitted to the Economic Development Department for review and the solicitation is compliant with Webb County (SPOC) Single Point of Contact procedures.  No Impact to the General Fund. [Requested by Robert Martinez; CAA El Aguila Rural Transit Manager]

Issue: El Aguila Rural Transportation is a grant funded agency.
 
Solution: Application for State funds will benefit both operations and administrative expenses and allow for continued transportation services.

Result: Continuation of services throughout the rural areas of Webb County.
 
b.   Discussion and possible action to accept award 5311- 2022- WEBB CO- 00082 and enter into an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for Webb County Community Action Agency- El Aguila Rural Transportation in the amount of FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY DOLLARS ($434,540.00) and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. This grant includes a proposed County Match in the amount of FORTY-THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR ($43,454.00). All required documentation has been submitted to the Economic Development Department for review and the solicitation is compliant with Webb County (SPOC) Single Point of Contact procedures.[Requested by Robert Martinez; CAA El Aguila Rural Transit Manager; Account #2661-5150-337800 (Revenue Matching Funds)]

Issue: El Aguila Rural Transportation is a grant funded agency.
 
Solution: Execution of grant for Federal funds will benefit administrative, operations and capital expenses and allow for continued transportation services.

Result: Continuation of services throughout the rural areas of Webb County.
 
c.   Discussion and possible action to approve Amendment #1 to Contract #2510003560 for Program Year 2021 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) and American Rescue Plan Act (ARP Act) from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). This Amendment will add changes to the agreements referencing Subsection B of Section 3 of Chapter 2105, except for Subchapters E and F; Subsection A of Section 7, of Chapter 2105, except for Subchapters E and F; and, Section A of Section 22 of Chapter 2105, except for Subchapters E and F. This action will not have impact to the General Fund and authorizes the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures.
 
Issue: Approve Amendment # 1 for the CEAP Program Contract for the Program Year 2021.

Solution: The CEAP Program provides direct client services to eligible elderly, disabled and low-income residents of Webb County.

Result: The services are intended to assist eligible Webb County residents up to 8 highest remaining calendar months of energy consumption. The CEAP allocation for this contract is for 12 months.
 
d.   Discussion and possible action to approve contract extension to Contract Number #61210003468 Amendment #5 for the Program Year 2021 Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) extending the contract from January 01, 2021 to September 30, 2022 and authorizes the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. This Contract will not have an impact to the General Fund.
 
Issue: Approve the Community Services Block Grant Program Contract extension from TDHCA for Program Year 2021.

Solution: The CSBG Program 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.
 
10. Head Start
Disclaimer: All Head Start monies are 100% Federal funds
 
a.   Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slots:
 
Slot # Title Hourly Rate Pay Periods
1358 /1799 Substitute $9.71 20
988 BA Teacher $17.33 - $17.59 20
1350 CDA Teacher Assistant $11.79 20
2561 Early Head Start Teacher $13.10 26
2048 PT Classroom Aide $9.71 20
1651 AA Family Service Worker $18.48 26
 
11. Purchasing
 
a.   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.
 
b.   Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Request for Proposals for a 3-Year Contract for Substance Abuse Aftercare Treatment Services for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD). 
 
Issue: The current contract for these services is set to expire on August 31, 2023.
 
Solution: Solicit Request for Proposals.
 
Result: Compliance of State Grant requirements.
 
c.   Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Request for Proposals (RFP) for a 3-Year Contract for UA (Urinalysis) Testing for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD).
 
Issue: The current contract for these services is set to expire on August 31, 2023.
 
Solution: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Request for Proposals.
 
Result: Secure a pool of proposals, evaluate and recommend to Commissioners Court for award.
 
12. Water Utilities
 
a.   Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slots, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective August 8, 2022:
 
Slot # Title Hourly Rate
 
1304 Heavy Equipment Operator $15.92 - $16.73 13/A-E
1900 Operator I $15.15 - $15.93 12/A-E
1299 Water Distribution Superintendent $27.41 - $30.65 22/A-J

Issue: Request to fill vacant slots. 

Solution: Obtain authorization to advertise and fill the position with qualified candidates. 

Result: Provide continuous operation for Water Utilities Department.
 
13. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff
 
a.   Discussion and possible to action to adopt fees (effective January 1, 2023, pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 118.131) charged for civil services by the Sheriff as follows:
 
Sheriff's Office proposed fees  
Service of Citation $100
Service of Indictments  $100
Service of Citation by Publication $100
Service of Citation Posting $100
Serving of Subpoenas  $100
Serving of Summons $100
Serving of Summons (Juvenile) $100
Serving of Subpoenas (Juvenile) $100
Serving Forcible Detainer  $125
Serving Small Claims Court Citation $100
Serving Justice Court Citation  $100
Temporary Restraining Order  $125
Writ of Attachment  $200
Writ of Execution  $200
Writ of Garnishment $200
Writ of Possession $200
Writ of Sequestration  $200
Order of Sale  $200
Protective Order (to be charged to respondent) $150
For Executing a Deed to purchaser of real estate under Execution Order Sales $50
Bill of Sale $50
For Executing a Bill of Sale to each purchaser of personal prop under Execution of order of sale when demanded by purchaser  $50
Sheriff's Court Services Fee  $20
Service of Precept  $80
Protective Order (to be charged to respondent) $150

Issue: The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is compiling the 2023 Sheriffs’ and Constables’ Fees report as required under Texas Local Government Code, Section 118.131. This law requires each Commissioners Court to set fees charged for civil services by the Sheriffs’ and Constables’ and directs that these fees be reported to the Comptroller. These fees must be set before October 1st of each year and are effective the 1st of January. 
 
Solution: Commissioners Court approval of new fees for civil services to meet October 1st deadline.
 
Result: Webb County and the Sheriff’s Office will meet the requirements required by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
 
14. Line Item Transfers
 
a.   Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund. [Requested by Rhonda Tiffin, Planning & Physical Development Director]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 2007-7030-001-460105 Minor Tools & Apparatus $8,500 $2,400 $6,735.02 $4,335.02
             
To: 2007-1070-001-462605 Fuel & Lubricants $3,000 $1,200 $671.83 $1,871.83
  2007-7030-001-462605 Fuel & Lubricants $4,000 $1,200 $558.53 $1,758.53
        $2,400    

Issue: Due to the increase of fuel prices, we are experiencing a deficit in Fuel & Lubricants funds/are almost exhausted.

Solution: Approval of line item transfer will cover unexpected added expense for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Result: There will be sufficient funds to continue services for the remainder of the fiscal year.
 
b.   Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General Fund. [Requested by Jose L. Neira, Building Maintenance Director]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-1100-001-443000-010 Pest Control $15,000 $1,500 $2,157 $657
  1001-1100-001-443000-195 Larga Vista Center  $4,500 $500 $941 $441
  1001-1100-001-443000-250 Courthouse $30,000 $4,000 $8,643 $4,643
  1001-1100-001-443000-260 Administration $54,000 $4,000 $8,860 $4,860
  1001-1100-001-443000-265 J.P. 4 $5,000 $2,500 $3,004 $504
  1001-1100-001-443000-312 Constable Pct. 4 $2,000 $1,300 $1,381 $81.55
  1001-1100-001-460028 Janitorial Supplies $52,000 $7,600 $17,645 $10,045
  1001-1100-001-461000 Material & Supplies $110,000 $3,000 $11,837 $8,837
  1001-6050-001-441405 Landfill Fees $800 $700 $800 $100
  1001-6050-001-443000-035 Equipment $2,600 $1,700 $1,831 $131
  1001-6050-001-443000-075 Vehicles $2,000 $1,000 $1,029 $29
  1001-6050-001-443000-355 Las Blancas Park $2,500 $1,300 $1,407 $107
  1001-6050-001-443000-360 Larga Vista Park $2,500 $900 $1,000 $100
  1001-6050-001-444500 Equipment Rental $1,000 $900 $1,000 $100
  1001-6050-001-460105 Minor Tools & Apparatus $4,500 $1,000 $1,213 $213
        $31,900    
To: 1001-1100-001-443000-175 Medical Examiner $12,000 $2,000 $338 $2,338
  1001-1100-001-443000-255 Justice Center $90,000 $14,200 $375 $14,575
  1001-1100-001-443000-275 JP Pct. 2 Place 2 $4,000 $15,000 $958 $15,958
  1001-1100-001-443000-335 CSCD Adult Probation $1,500 $700 $318 $1,018
        $31,900    

Issue: Transfer of funds to cover expenses for repairs and maintenance of buildings.

Solution: Approve line item transfer.

Result: Funds will be available for repairs of life safety systems.
 
c.   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: 1001-4070-001-450001-030 Contract Services Jim Hogg $5,000 $2,500 $2,500 $0
  1001-4070-001-443000-035 Repair Maint. Equip. $33,000 $2,500 $9,674.95 $7,174.95
  1001-3010-001-443000-035 Repair Maint. Equip. $25,000 $5,850 $9,259.56 $3,409.56
        $10,850    
To 1001-4070-001-443000-020 Repair Maint. Bldg. $80,000 $10,000 $2,254.51 12,254.51
  1001-3010-001-464005 Books & Subscriptions $5,000 $850 $39.50 $889.50
        $10,850    

Issue: Funding is needed to pay an invoice and order books for officers.

Solution: Request a line item transfer. 

Result: There will be sufficient funds in both accounts.
 
d.   Discussion and possible action to ratify, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund. [Requested by Sheriff Martin Cuellar]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-3010-001-443000-035 Repair Maint Equipment $25,000 $10,000 $19,259.56 $9,9259.56
To: 1001-4070-001-443000-020 Repair Maint Build $80,000 $10,000 $1,181.36 11,181.36

Issue: Low on funds to proceed with an emergency P.O. to unclog sewer at jail. 

Solution: Request a ministerial transfer to mention account.

Result: Transfer of funds and proceed with emergency P.O.
 
e.   Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund. [Requested by La Presa Community Center]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-6160-001-443000-075 Repairs & Maint. Vehicles $2,000 $500 $1,313.19 $813.19
To: 1001-6310-001-46265 Fuel & Lubricants $3,000 $500 $0 $500

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

Solution: Approve line item transfer request

Result: The transfer of funds will cover any fuel expense for the remainder fiscal year.
 
f.   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: 1001-6330-001-458020 Car Allowance $600 $600 $600 $0
To: 1001-6170-001-462605 Fuel & Lubricants $2,000 $600 $0 $600

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

Solution: Approve line item transfer request.

Result: The transfer of funds will cover fuel expense for the remainder fiscal year.
 
             
REGULAR AGENDA
 
Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff
 
15.   Discussion and possible action to approve a line item transfer to cover future costs associated with Inmate Groceries and Nurses Overtime (Account #1001-4090-001-463005 Groceries & #1001-4080-001-413000 Nurses Overtime) in an amount not to exceed $88,000; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 (Operational Reserve)]
 
Groceries  1001-4090-001-463005 $64,000
Nurses Overtime  1001-4080-001-413000 $24,000

Issue: (2) unfilled nurses positions, have caused current employees to work longer shifts. Webb County jail is low on funds for future food expenses.

Solution: Request approval from Commissioners Court to fund mentioned accounts.

Result: Nurses will be able to work overtime. Purchase of groceries will continue as scheduled.
 
Honorable Rebecca Palomo, 341st District Court Judge
 
16.   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   $319,000    
             
To: 1001-2230-001-451002 Transcripts  $50,000 $18,000 $3257 $21,527
  1001-2230-001-451003 Court Reporter Interpreter $65,000 $50,000 $16,636 $66,636
  1001-2230-001-451005 Capital Murder $250,000 $250,000 $25,522 $275,522
  1001-2230-001-451051 Evaluation Services $22,000 $1,000 $3580 $4580
        $319,000    

Issue: Line item transfer is needed to cover the line item account that does not have enough funding.

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.
 
Civil Legal Division
 
17.   Discussion and possible action to enter into an engineering contract with Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. for the evaluation and assessment of the Justice Center Roof (14 calendar days) at a cost of Twenty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Fifteen Dollars and for remediation/repair design and construction administration services (60 calendar days) at a cost based on a sliding scale of the construction cost of between 7.5% to 8.9% and any matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (Professional Services)]

Issue: The Justice Center roof leaks during moderate or heavy rain causing damage to the ceilings and equipment in the building.

Solution: Evaluate the roof and design repairs and remediation of the roof.

Result: The County may then bid out the design and repair or remediate the roof.
 
18.   Discussion and possible action to enter into an agreement with Brighton Group, LLC (Consultant) for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded Project Management Services for a fee not to exceed the equivalent to two percent (2%) of project budget for ARPA projects including Non-Governmental Organization's awards for a term of forty-eight months and any matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Funding from the administrative portion of ARPA award]
 
Purchasing
 
19.   Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of six (6) Semi-Automatic specialty sniper weapons for $23,394.00 and twenty (20) Border Operator AR Tactical Pistols for $32,100.00 from CCF Tactical LLC, for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-3010-001-460140 (General Fund – Sheriff Patrol Administration-Fire Arms & Ammunition)]
 
Issue: In order to be able to protect against threats to public safety, modern specialized equipment is needed.  Platforms more suited to Close Quarter engagements and longer distance precision shooting rifles are being requested. 
 
Solution: Proceed with sole bid for these tactical weapons contingent upon approval by Commissioners Court.  Competitive bids were advertised, only one bidder responded to public solicitation. 
 
Result: Order weapons for law enforcement use by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office, contingent upon approval by Commissioners Court. 
 
20.   Discussion and possible action to accept the rankings and award Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2022-004 "Engineering Consulting Services for Webb County Infrastructure Projects” to the highest ranking firm, GDJ Engineering LLC, in accordance with the Professional Services Procurement Act; and the Code of Federal Regulations Subpart D (Procurement Standards) §200.317 - §200.327 and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (General Fund - Professional Services)]
 
Supplier Rank Score Responsiveness Implementation Plan Offeror Qualif. Personnel Qualif.
                                          100 20 30 30 20
                                            
GDJ Engineering LLC 1 79.33 16.00 24.00 22.00 17.33
Stanley Consultants Inc. 2 70.00 13.33 20.00 22.00 14.67
S&B Infrastructure 3 67.33 14.67 18.00 20.00 14.67
Premier Civil Engineering LLC 4 60.67 13.33 16.00 18.00 13.33
Arredondo, Zepeda & Brunz LLC 5 49.33 10.67 14.00 14.00 10.67
 
Honorable Patricia-Barrera, Tax Assessor-Collector
 
21.   As per section 26.04 (b) of the Texas Property Tax Code, the Tax Assessor Collector has submitted for approval the Certified Tax Roll Values for the Tax Year 2022
 
22.   Discussion and possible action to approve the Anticipated Collection Rate for 2022 to be 103.21% for the Deb Service (Interest and Sinking Fund).
 
Commissioners Court Administrator
 
23.   Status report by Gilpin Engineering (Owner's Representative), JHS Architect LLC (Fairground Architects) and Leyendecker Construction Company (Construction Manager at Risk) on the Webb County Fairgrounds project with discussion and possible action on the project and any matters incident thereto.
 
Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge
 
24.   Discussion and possible action to approve the re-appointment of Mr. Roberto Vela and Ms. Lupita Zepeda to the Border Region MHMR Community Center d/b/a Border Region Behavioral Health Center Board of Trustees for a Two (2) year term, effective September 1, 2022. [Requested by Border Region Behavioral Health Center]
 
Presentations
 
25.   Recognition and presentation of Plaque to Jesus Cervantes, III, for earning over 200 medals in the sport of Taekwondo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by the age of 10. He Competes every weekend all over the state of Texas, proudly representing Laredo in cities like San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Houston, McAllen, Tucson and Phoenix, Monterey MX, and Mexico City. [Sponsored by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]
 
26. Communications
 
27. Adjourn
 
           
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The Webb County Commissioners Court hereby reserves the right to go into closed session at any time during this public meeting, if such is requested by the County Attorney or other legal counsel for the County, pursuant to his or her duty under Section 551.071(2) of the Government Code, to consult privately with his or her client on an item on the agenda, or on a matter arising out of such item.

 
DISABILITY ACCESS STATEMENT
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aid of service such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, or need large print are requested to contact the court administrator at (956) 523-4622.

DATED THIS 5TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2022


By: ______________________________
Melinda Mata
Court Administrator

 
 CERTIFICATION OF NOTICE AND POSTING
 

I, the undersigned, County Clerk, do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the Webb County Commissioners Court, is a true and correct copy of said notice, and that I posted a true and correct copy of said notice on the bulletin board at the Courthouse door of Webb County, Texas, at a place readily accessible to the general public at all times on the 5th day of August, 2022 and said notice remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.

DATED THIS 5TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2022

MARGIE RAMIREZ IBARRA, COUNTY CLERK, WEBB COUNTY, TEXAS


BY: ______________________________________________
      Margie Ramirez-Ibarra, County Clerk