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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 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: |
2151-259700 |
Fund Balance |
$17,000 |
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2151-3010-001-454000-030 |
Advertising Awareness and Activity |
$11,714 |
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2151-3010-001-410030 |
Incentive Pay |
$4,056 |
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2151-3010-001-422000 |
FICA County Share |
$256 |
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2151-3010-001-423000 |
Retirement County Share |
$893 |
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2151-3010-001-426000 |
Workers Compensation |
$81 |
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$17,000 |
Issue: Low on funds to cover future expenses.
Solution: Transfer funds to mentioned accounts.
Result: Funds will be available to cover future expenses. |
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Discussion and possible action to ratify, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within Grant funds. [Requested by Community Action Agency]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
2362-5360-521-421000 |
Health Life |
$1,391.57 |
$1,391.57 |
$0 |
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2362-5360-521-422000 |
FICA |
$981.79 |
$981.79 |
$0 |
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2362-5360-521-423000 |
Retirement |
$797.80 |
$797.80 |
$0 |
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2362-5360-521-425000 |
Unemployment |
$26.49 |
$26.49 |
$0 |
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2362-5360-521-426000 |
Workers Compensation |
$50.86 |
$50.86 |
$0 |
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$3,248.51 |
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2362-5360-521-410000 |
Payroll |
$3,248.51 |
$(2,786.21) |
$462.30 |
Issue: Funds available in account will not cover cost needed to continue operation service.
Solution: By Commissioners Court approval, accounts in the line item transfers will have enough funds.
Result: There will be sufficient funds to cover payroll. |
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Building Maintenance
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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 January 22, 2024.
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0020 |
Carpenter |
$15.15 - $15.93 12 A/E |
0621 |
Groundskeeper |
$14.42 - $15.16 11 A/E |
2384 |
Building Maintenance Worker |
$15.15 - $15.93 12 A/E |
4047 |
Custodian |
$13.07 - $13.73 9 A/E |
Issue: Fill vacant Slots #0020, #0621 and #2384. Fill Slot #4047 new department position.
Solution: Approval from Commissioners Court to post and fill the vacant positions.
Result: The filling of slots will allow the Building Maintenance Department to function efficiently and effectively. |
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Civil Legal Division |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the execution of a Donation Agreement between Charco Land Sales, LLC., and Webb County for the donation of real property, known as the “Surface Estate” of Lot Number 1, Block 1, San Rafael Subdivision, Laredo, Webb County Texas, located at 1301 Paseo De Los Santos/U.S. Hwy. 83 S, said land to be used for “public purpose uses only”, said Lot shall be the future location of the Webb County Southern Public Health Facility, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. |
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Commissioners Court Administrator |
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Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund:
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Acct. Name |
Request |
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1001-1010-001-410000 |
Payroll Cost |
$10,000 |
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1001-1010-001-412000 |
Part-Time |
$10,000 |
Issue: Funds are needed to temporarily fill office with part-time staff.
Solution: To seek authorization to transfer from payroll cost into part-time line item.
Result: To ensure adequate funding for potential part-time employee(s) payroll until necessary. |
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Community Action Agency |
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Discussion and possible action to approve contract extension and carry-over on Amendment #3 to Contract #61230003814 for the Community Service Block Grant Program (CSBG) from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the program year 2023. Extending contract from December 31, 2023 to March 31, 2024 and a budget increase from Six Hundred Seven Thousand, Three Hundred Ninety ($607,390.00) to Six Hundred Thirteen Thousand, Four Hundred Eighty Three ($613,483.00). Authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. This Contract will not have an impact to the General Fund. [Grant Account #2368-5170-521]
Issue: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) presented CAA Social Services with Six Thousand, Ninty Three Dollars ($6,093.00) more for our Community Service Block Grant Program (CSBG).
Solution: The Court approval will allow the Webb County Community Action Agency to provide direct services to eligible low-income residents of Webb County under the CSBG program.
Result: Approval of the amendment will ensure the continuation of services to qualifying low-income clients. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve grant award contract #61240004152 for the Community Service Block Grant Program (CSBG) from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for FY-2024, in the amount of TWO HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN DOLLARS ($209,657.00) and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. The contract shall commence on January 01, 2024 and shall end on December 31, 2024. This action will not have an impact to the General Fund.
Issue: The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded Webb County Community Action Agency the amount of $209,657.00 under the Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG).
Solution: The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) provides support services to eligible low-income residents of Webb County.
Result: The support services are intended to assist eligible Webb County residents to transition out of poverty. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve grant award contract #58940004188 for the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for FY-2024, in the amount of ONE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY ONE DOLLARS ($108,591.00) and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. The contract shall commence on January 01, 2024 and shall end on December 31, 2024. This action will not have an impact to the General Fund.
Issue: The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded Webb County Community Action Agency the amount of $108,591.00 under the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP).
Solution: The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) provides support services to eligible low-income residents of Webb County.
Result: The support services are intended to assist eligible Webb County residents with their energy needs. |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the rental of One (1) Toshiba e-STUDIO6516ACT Printer from Toshiba Buisiness Solutions for the Community Action Agency Social Services department for the monthly amount of $340 (Account #2368-5170-521-444500). The lease term of 1 year will begin on the day of installment, with the option to purchase the copier for $1 at the end of the lease term. Authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto.
Issue: Current printer must be upgraded in order to keep up with the department's workload.
Solution: By approval of the Commissioners Court, we would be able to proceed with the rental of one multi-function printer for the CAA Social Services department.
Result: CAA Social Services department will be able to continue day to day functions. |
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Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney |
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Discussion and possible action to ratify an advertising contract between Lamar Advertising of Laredo and Webb County for the benefit of the District Attorney's Office for the service dates of September 11, 2023 through February 25, 2024 in the amount of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500.00) for various public service announcements and any other matters incident thereto; authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents. There is no financial impact on the general fund. [Account #2161-2260-001-457006 (Law Enforcement – Other)] |
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Discussion and possible action to approve an advertising contract between Lamar Advertising of Laredo and Webb County for the benefit of the District Attorney's Office for the service dates of February 26, 2024 through August 11, 2024 in the amount of Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Five Dollars ($7,875) for various public service announcements and any other matters incident thereto; authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. There is no financial impact on the general fund. [Account #2161-2260-001-457006 (Law Enforcement – Other)] |
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Discussion and possible action to ratify an advertising contract between Lamar Advertising of Laredo and Webb County for the benefit of the District Attorney's Office for the service dates of December 01, 2023 through December 28, 2023 in the amount of Two Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($2,200) for various public service announcements and any other matters incident thereto; authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. There is no financial impact on the general fund.[Account #2161-2260-001-457006 (Law Enforcement – Other)] |
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Discussion and possible action to approve an advertising contract between Lamar Advertising of Laredo and Webb County for the benefit of the District Attorney's Office for the service dates of January 13, 2024 through January 10, 2025 in the amount of Thirty Thousand Ninety Eight Dollars and Twenty Five Cents ($30,098.25) for various public service announcements and any other matters incident thereto; authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. There is no financial impact on the general fund. [Account #2161-2260-001-457006 (Law Enforcement – Other)] |
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Discussion and possible action to ratify the purchase of televised football commercial advertisement from Grey Television Group, Inc./Grey Media Group, Inc., for ABC, NBC and CBS Sunday Night Football/NCAA games in Laredo by the Webb County District Attorney’s Office, for the “Make the Right Call” campaign. The campaign discourages drinking and driving in Webb County. The agreements consist of commercials to commence September, 2023 and through the end of the football season as follows: ABC Monday Night Football Package in the amount of Two Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($2,600.00), NBC Sunday Night Football advertisement package commercial ads at a total cost of Twelve Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($12,800.00), the CBS NFL Regular Season advertisement package at a total cost of Ten Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($10,300.00), and CBS NFL Playoffs/Super Bowl Season advertisement package at a total cost of Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Five Dollars ($7,725.00). The Webb County District Attorney’s Office will be featured in the advertisement and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents, and any other matters thereto. There is no financial impact on the general fund. [Requested by District Attorney Isidro Alaniz, Account #2161-2260-001-457006 (Law Enforcement – Other)] |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize and ratify the purchase of televised commercial advertisement from FOX Laredo for the FOX National Football League (NFL) Sunday Football Television advertising in Laredo by the Webb County District Attorney’s Office, for the “Make the Right Call” campaign. The campaign discourages drinking and driving in Webb County. The FOX advertisement package commercial ads commence August 2023 and follow the entire season through the end of February, 2023, at a total cost of Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000.00) for a total of Two Hundred Forty Seven (247) ads. The Webb County District Attorney’s Office will be featured in the advertisement and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents, and any other matters thereto. There is no financial impact on the general fund. [Account #2161-2260-001-457006 (Law Enforcement – Other)] |
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Economic Development |
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Discussion and possible action to accept Amendment No. 2 for ARPANGO-0002 (Sacred Heart Children's Home) Sacred Heart Children's Home has requested additional activities to fully expend their award in the amount of $200,000.00. This action will not have an impact to the General Fund. Documentation has been reviewed by Webb County Economic Development Department and is compliant with SPOC policies and procedures. [Account #2703-5205-463701-120]
Issue: Sacred Heart Children's Home will complete the original project activities.
Solution: Heart Children's Home will complete the original project activities (Rehabilitation of sewer lines for building A&B) and have a cost savings of $25,150.00, and are requesting an amendment to include additional building that would supplement the additional activity.
Result: Sacred Heart Children's Home will be able to fully expend the $200,000.00 awarded to them via the ARPA NGO process. Sacred Heart Children's Home will be able to supplement, utilizing the cost savings of $25,150.00 and their own funds (Sacred Heart Children's Home) in the amount of $57,650.00, to include additional buildings for sewer line rehabilitation. |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize Webb County Court-at-Law II to submit a grant application as developed, written, and submitted by Webb County Court-at-Law II. The grant is through the Governor of the State of Texas, Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division; Specialty Courts Grant Program, FY2025. The grant would expand The DWI Court Program if awarded with a contractual partnership with AMISTAD Consultation and Evaluation services LLC of San Antonio, Texas for the evaluation services and consulting of the grant. The court would then also partner with SCAN for treatment to court participants. The request is $250,000.00 for one year. Grant funds shall be utilized to provide outpatient services to area DWI Offenders charged before the county courts-at-law and district courts that qualify for outpatient treatment. Authorizing Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents any other matter incident thereto. This grant does not require a match; and thus, will not have an impact on the general fund. All required documents were sent for review through Economic Development and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County single point of contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Judge Victor Villarreal, County Court at Law #2]
Issue: The current caseload of The DWI Court Program has reached 100+ participants.
Solution: The grant if awarded would allow to expand services and for the hiring of additional support staff to assist the court with cases.
Result: DWI Court will be able to fully service more participants. The court positions will be fully operational for DWI Court Program. |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize Webb County Court-at-Law II to submit a grant application as developed, written, and submitted by Webb County Court-at-Law II. The grant is through the Governor of the State of Texas, Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division; Specialty Courts Grant Program, FY2025. The grant would expand services for the Juvenile Drug Treatment Court if awarded with a contractual partnership with PILLAR which is a non-profit mental health organization and licensed outpatient substance abuse treatment facility. The grant would also contract with AMISTAD Consultation and Evaluation services LLC of San Antonio, Texas for the evaluation services and consulting of the grant. The request is of $300,000.00 for one year. Grant funds shall be utilized to provide outpatient services to area juveniles charged before the county courts-at-law that qualify for outpatient treatment. Authorizing Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents any other matter incident thereto. This grant does not require a match; and thus, will not have an impact on the general fund. All required documents were sent for review through Economic Development and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County single point of contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Judge Victor Villarreal, County Court at Law #2]
Issue: Currently Webb County just started a treatment court dedicated to Juveniles.
Solution: The award of this grant would expand services to Juvenile Treatment Court to service juvenile offenders in cases before either County Courts-at-law that would qualify.
Result: Webb County families would greatly benefit of the services offered between Webb County Court-at-Law II and PILLAR. |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the development and submission of a grant application and resolution to the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division for the FY25 Juvenile Justice & Truancy Prevention Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $70,000 for grant-funded salary fringe benefits, training, travel and supplies of the Truancy Juvenile Case Manager; 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 have no impact to the general fund. All required documents were reviewed by the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Judge Roberto “Bobby” Quintana, Webb County Justice of Peace Pct. 2, Place 1; Grant fund #5022201]
Issue: Our Office does not currently have a Truancy prevention program nor a Truancy Juvenile Case manager to manage it, in South Laredo and through this grant, we can attempt to reduce the rising Truancy cases held in our court, which will benefit our families and the at-risk youth in the community standing at the edge of juvenile delinquency.
Solution: A grant application opportunity is an intervention strategy to provide a Truancy prevention program for South Laredo run by a grant-funded truancy case manager to deter Truancy behavior in our community.
Result: Webb County Justice of the Peace Pct.2, Pl.1 will be able to provide the community of South Laredo with a Juvenile Case Manager to focus on diversion strategies to steer at-risk youth away from the juvenile and criminal justice system through this grant. |
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Discussion and possible action to accept a grant award from the Office of Texas Attorney General (OAG) in the amount of $12,300 as prepared and submitted by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Grant Writer for training and software licensing for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC), authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant requires no match, and thus is at no cost to the Webb County budget. 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]
Issue: The psychological, emotional, and physical damage caused by child predators and inflicted on innocent victims, their families, and communities can be deeply destructive and have far-reaching consequences that can last a lifetime. Furthermore, throughout the United States, criminal cases built against child predators can be extremely complex, technologically challenging, and legally complicated.
Solution: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office cybercrimes law enforcement unit has successfully worked with multiple federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, including the Office of the Attorney General, to arrest child predators in the Laredo/Webb County area. Grant award to supplement the successful endeavors of the Webb County Sheriff’s Office cybercrimes against children task force to protect the children and youth of the Laredo/Webb County community against child predation.
Result: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office will continue to enhance its ability to work proactively not only to catch individual child predators, but to produce an overall inhospitable environment for cybercrimes against children in Laredo/Webb County for the further prevention of child predation in our community. |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the development and submission of a grant application and resolution to the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division for the FY25 Body-Worn Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $156,515 for Body Worn Camera (BWCs) equipment, software, and supplies; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant requires cash match of 25% ($39,128.75), which will be met utilizing the Constable Pct. 1 Office forfeiture funds (Fund #2180) for a total project cost estimated at $156,515; and, thus will have no impact to the general fund. All required documents were reviewed by the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Guadalupe Gomez, Webb County Constable Pct. 1; Grant Fund #2180]
Issue: Our Office does not currently have any Body Worn Cameras and with this valuable technology it will benefit our deputies and the community.
Solution: Grant application opportunity to increase transparency and accountability through the continued utilization of body-worn cameras for its deputies.
Result: Webb County Constable Pct. 1 will be able to utilize this vital technology so it can have greater transparency and accountability. |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of the "Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) Continuation Grant application as developed, written, and submitted by and for the Webb County Adult Drug Court Program in an amount of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any kind of match; therefore, there is 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 Margarita H. Garza, Drug Court Director]
Issue: SAMHSA awarded a multi-year grant to the Webb County Adult Drug Court Program on 09/30/2023 and the funding agency requires the submission of a non-competing continuation application for subsequent years after year 1 of funding.
Result: Webb County Adult Drug Court Program will remain in compliance with SPOC, and with the submission rules and regulations set forth by the funding agency. |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the resolution and submission of the "Office of the Governor Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Divisions Specialty Courts Grant Program, FY 2025 grant application", as developed, written, and submitted by and for the Webb County Adult Drug Court Program in an amount not to exceed Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents including a Resolution; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any kind of match; therefore, there is no impact on 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 Margarita H. Garza, Drug Court Director]
Issue: Webb County Adult Drug Court seeks to renew funding for FY 2025, Year 3 of Office of the Governor (OOG), Criminal Justice Division (CJD) for Specialty Courts Grant. This funding enhances the current services by providing family integrated-based therapy and family-based interventions to qualifying participants.
Solution: Authorize the submission of the OOG for Specialty Courts Program for Fiscal Year 2025, Year 3.
Result: The Webb County Adult Drug Court will remain in compliance with the submission rules and regulations set forth by funding agency. |
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Elections Administration |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the execution of an upgraded Field System Software Maintenance, Warranty and Oracle sublicense Support agreement between Webb County and VOTEC Corporation (VOTEC Election Management and Compliance Systems) in the amount of Fifty-three Thousand Six hundred Twenty Dollars and Ninety cents ($53,620.90) with the Oracle sub-license, plus the sum of Fourteen-Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Dollars with zero cents ($14,920.00) for the Field System Software Support for a combined total of Sixty-Eight Thousand Five hundred Forty Dollarsand Ninety cents ($68,540.90). The payment is for the October 1, 2023 thru September 30, 2024 fiscal year support coverage period, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents: and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1110-001-451201 (General Fund-Elections Expense) |
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