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COURT TO DISCUSS AND ACT ON THE FOLLOWING: |
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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
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Auditor |
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Discussion and possible action to ratify and approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within Forfeiture funds. [Requested by Harold DeVally, Constable Pct. 4]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
2202-3170-001-457006 |
Law Enforcement Other |
$3,982 |
$7,500.60 |
$3,518.60 |
To: |
2202-3170-001-460105 |
Minor Tools & Apparatus |
$3,982 |
$2,635.00 |
$6,617.00 |
Issue: Funds are needed to pay for equipment needed by department.
Solution: By approving transfer of funds, department will have sufficient funds to pay such expenses.
Result: Department will be able to pay for expenses. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within State Forfeiture Funds. [Requested by Sheriff Martin Cuellar]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Request |
From: |
2150-3010-001-456320 |
Bullet Proof Vest |
$3,000 |
To: |
2150-3010-001-461000 |
Material & Supplies |
$3,000 |
Issue: Materials are needed to replace advertising signs.
Solution: Transfer of funds to mentioned account.
Result: Funds will be available to purchase items. |
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Discussion and possible action to Ratify, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within State Forfeiture Funds. [Requested by Sheriff Martin Cuellar]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Request |
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2150-259700 |
Fund Balance |
$5,000 |
To: |
2150-3010-001-461000 |
Materials and Supplies |
$5,000 |
Issue: Funds are needed for upcoming expenses.
Solution: Request a ministerial. Transfer funds to mentioned account.
Result: Funds will be available for expenses. |
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Civil Legal Division |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into a four (4) year (June 13, 2023 to June 13, 2027) Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Stay Kind to Minds (Stay Kind), where the Webb County Jail agrees to provide referrals to Stay Kind for males or females that are living with substance use disorders and struggling with mental health issues as a mutual benefit to the community at no cost over the term of the MOU. [Requested by The Honorable Sheriff Martin Cuellar, for the Webb County Sheriff's Jail Division] |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into an agreement with GenCore Candeo, Ltd. D/B/A The Genisis Group to provide highly technical software that manages and tracks bail bonds and is the sole source provider for this software. This software is grouped with the necessary component services pursuant to 262.024 (a) (7) Texas Local Government Code. (Sole Source - discretionary exemption). The agreement covers the cost for all services required for the implementation, processing of transactions, training, estimated fees, expenses, and annual maintenance subscription for the Webb County Jail electronic bonding software; and authorize Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This agreement will be at no cost to Webb County or the Webb County Jail. [Requested by the Webb County Sheriff's Office, the Honorable Martin Cuellar] |
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Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment to the CoreCivic Inter-Governmental Service Agreement (IGSA) 70CDCR18DIG000004 at the Webb County Detention Center in Laredo, TX, in order to incorporate Wage Determinations (WD) by the Department of Labor for positions not listed in WD 2015-5240. Said positions shall include reconformance of Assistant Shift Supervisor, Laundry Supervisor, Recreation Supervisor and Senior Detention Officer; 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 and there is no requisition with this Amendment. [Requested by the Webb County Sheriffs' Office, WCDC Account #1001-209250-180] |
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Discussion and possible action to approve a one-year agreement from (May 31, 2023 through May 30, 2024) between Webb County for the Veterans Treatment Court Program and La Familia Consulting and Counseling Services L.C. for professional services associated with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grant Award #5H79TI081929-05, funding Opportunity #5 H79 TI081929-05 at a cost of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) a month for a total cost not to exceed Thirty-Six Thousand Dollars ($36,000); and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents, and all other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Margarita H. Garza, Account #2351-1020-003-432001]
Issue: The approval of the budget by the Commissioners Court is required in order to utilize the professional services of a counseling company for the treatment of Veterans.
Solution: The Commissioners Court approving the agreement.
Result: The Veterans Treatment Program will be able to continue to provide services and operate fully. |
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Discussion and possible action to ratify a 12 month (May 31, 2023 through May 30, 2024) software agreement for the software and maintenance of the Drug Court Case Management Software Program (“DCCM”) for the Veteran’s Treatment Program for the fixed one-time fee of Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000.00) and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Margarita H. Garza, for the Veterans Treatment Program, Account #2351-2040-001-432001]
Issue: Software provides tracking of services and documents all case management and compliance of each participant in the program.
Solution: Authorize the payment for the software being utilized to track grant requirements.
Result: By obtaining the services of the (DDCM) satisfies key component of grant requirements. |
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Discussion and possible action to ratify a one (1) year agreement beginning (May 31, 2023, through May 30, 2024) for professional services between Christina Garza and Webb County for the Veterans Treatment Program to provide mental health and drug and alcohol abuse treatment services at a biweekly cost not to exceed Three Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Seven Dollars ($3,367.00) for a total cost not to exceed Eighty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Two Dollars ($87,542.00) and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Margarita H. Garza; Account #2351-1020-003-432001] |
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Discussion and possible action to ratify a One (1) year renewal Professional Service agreement with Recovery Monitoring Solutions, to provide continuous alcohol monitoring, breath-alcohol testing and/or drug patch services for the Webb County Veterans Treatment Program commencing May 31, 2023, through May 30, 2024. Participants who are being monitored will directly pay the vendor when services are rendered; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Margarita H. Garza for the Veterans Treatment Program, Account #2351-1020-003-432001] |
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Discussion and possible action to approve "Work Authorization Number 1" with Howland Engineering and Surveying Co. ("Consultant) wherein Consultant will be providing Geotechnical Services at the site of the proposed Southern Fire Station in an amount not exceed FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00) and any other matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Requested by Engineering Department, Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (General Fund-General Operating Exp-Administration-Professional Services] |
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Community Action Agency |
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Discussion and possible action to approve Amendment #2 to 2023 Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) Contract #61230003814 by and between the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for FY-2023, in the amount of THREE HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE DOLLARS ($303,695.00) and authorizing the County judge to sign all relevant documents. This Amendment #2 will increase funding from $303,695 to $607,390.00. This action will not have an impact to the General Fund. All required documents were sent for review through Economic Development Department and the solicitation with Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures.
Issue: The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has increased Contract to Webb County under the CSBG Program.
Solution: The Court approval will allow Webb County CAA to provide direct services to eligible low-income residents of the Webb County under the CSBG Program.
Result: These funds are intended to assist eligible low-income Webb County residents transition out of poverty. |
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Economic Development |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of a grant application as developed, written, and submitted by and for the Webb County Sheriff's Office to the Office of the Governor Homeland Security Grants Division in the amount estimated at $3,000,000 for the FY 2024 Operation Lone Star (OLS) Grant Program for overtime/applicable fringe benefits, part-time/ temporary employees salary/fringe benefits, equipment/software, training/travel, and supplies; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant requires no match; and, thus will 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: 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 provide supplemental resources 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 additional resources. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve to submit an application for the Emergency Food Grant in the amount of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) from Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) Phase #40 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. 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. There is no County Match and will not have an impact on the County's General Fund.
Issue: There is a greater demand for food assistance in the area of Webb County than there is funding.
Solution: By applying to the Emergency Food Grant provided by the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (Phase 40), Webb County Community Action Agency seeks to address the hunger needs of the community using partnership method with the local food banks.
Result: If awarded the grant, Webb County Community Action Agency will be able to assist eligible households with emergency food items. |
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Discussion and possible action to submit FY 2023– 2024 Federal application 5311- 2023- WEBB CO- 00005 Rural Transit Grant for Webb County Community Action Agency - El Aguila to The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the amount of FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY DOLLARS ($483,770.00). This grant includes a proposed County Match in the amount of FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($15,000.00). All required documentation has been submitted for review to the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Account #2661-5150- 337800 (Revenue Matching Funds)]
Issue: El Aguila is a grant funded agency.
Solution: Application for Federal funds will benefit both administrative and operations expenses and allow continued transportation service to the rural areas of Webb County.
Result: Continuation of services throughout the rural areas of Webb County. |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize a change to the grant Authorized Representative (AR) for SAMHSA TI081929-05 from 341st Judicial District Court and authorizing the Webb County Judge, Tano E. Tijerina, as the sole Authorized Representative (AR) and authorizing the County Judge to act as the Chief Elected Official in all matters pertaining to the County's request. The change in grant AR does not require a change in the approved budget nor does it affect the general fund. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the request is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]
Issue: A change in management administration is necessary for the above reference grant.
Solution: If approved, the request will allow official change to the grant account numbers.
Result: The Veterans Treatment Program will officially be under the purview of the Webb County Judge. |
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Discussion and possible action to submit application for Project Grant Agreement STATE-R- 2023- WEBB CO - 00033 for Webb County Community Action Agency- El Aguila Rural Transportation from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the amount of THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE DOLLARS ($352,151.00). 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.
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 to the rural areas of Webb County.
Result: Continuation of services throughout the rural areas of Webb County. |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of the renewal grant award and budget by the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) to the 406th Judicial District Court, South Texas Veterans Treatment Court Program (VTP) in the amount of $300,000. The grant is effective July 1, 2023, and runs through June 30, 2024. This action authorizes the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents, and any other matters incident thereto. All required documents were sent to the Economic Development Department for review and were found to be in compliance with the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) policy. There is no matching funds required. [Requested by 406th Judicial District Court; Grant Fund #2872]
Issue: During the 2022-23 grant year, the VTP exceeded grant performance measures, as a result, the VTP was awarded a continuation grant by TVC. By accepting the award, the Commissioners Court would allow the 406th Judicial District Court Veterans Treatment Program to receive $300,000 to continue supporting veterans and their families.
Solution: The Commissioners Court authorizing the acceptance of the grant funds and approving the budget to support and enhance services offered by the 406th Judicial District Court Veterans Treatment Program to veterans involved in the judicial system, and which will allow for services to continue uninterrupted.
Result: Veterans in Webb and surrounding counties will benefit from services which may not be available without these funds, pursuant to §123.003. |
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Discussion and possible action to allow the acceptance of a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $12,565.34 for the 2023 STEP - Operation Slowdown Campaign, effective July 11, 2023 and designate the Webb County Judge as the authorized official in all matters related to this grant, and any other matters incident thereto. This grant requires a 20% match totaling $2,570.34 for fringe benefits. All required documents will be sent for review to Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Mike Villarreal, Constable Pct. 2; Account #2183-3180-001-413000 (Forfeiture Funds)]
Issue: To increase effective enforcement and adjudication of traffic safety- related law to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes and public information and education effort during the Enforcement period.
Solution: Constable Pct. 2 has been awarded a state grant so that for the first time it can join forces with other State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies to aggressively enforce the seat belt laws in Webb County.
Result: Webb County Constable Pct. 2 will be enforcing safety related and seat belt laws for the public safety. |
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Head Start
Disclaimer: All Head Start monies are 100% Federal funds |
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Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer):
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Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
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2357-5190-531-456205 |
Training & Education |
$80,000.00 |
$33,474 |
$1,090.52 |
$34,564.52 |
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2357-5190-531-443000-020 |
Repairs & Maint. Bldgs |
$35,169.00 |
$33,474 |
$33,474.00 |
$0.00 |
Issue: Funds are available in Training & Education.
Solution: Approve Line Item Transfer.
Result: Funds will be available in Repairs & Maintenance building. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Head Start Performance Standard guidelines, effective June 26, 2023:
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1086 |
Food transporter |
$13.73 |
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Purchasing |
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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. |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit formal bids for the following annual contract for fiscal year 2023-2024.
Annual Contract for Road Construction TXDOT Flexible Base Material/Type F, Pit Run Caliche & Fill Dirt (Item I, II, III, IV)
Annual Contract for Printing Services
Issue: Current annual contracts are set to expire on September 30, 2023.
Solution: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit formal bids for upcoming annual contracts effective October 1, 2023.
Result: Annual contracts will provide fixed pricing for County departments to utilize when needed through the course of the fiscal year with vendors that have met the competitive bidding requirements. |
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