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Discussion and possible action to allocate funds and approve the completion of a Disabled Accessible Project at the County Clerk's Office and the Veteran's Office by installing automatic door operators ($3,558.00 - Door Control Services, Inc.) on the current doors at the County Clerk's office and ADA hard-wired buttons ($507.26 - Door Control Services and $56.38 - 3G Electric Supply) at the Veteran's office for a total amount of $4,121.64. This project will meet with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. [Account #001-0106-6401]
Issue: County Clerk's office entrance doors are not automatic and cause difficulty for disabled public to access the office. The Veteran's office entrance door is not compatible with ADA Standards. The door buttons run out of battery frequently. Three quotes have been attached.
Solution: Install operator at the County Clerk's office and ADA buttons that are hard-wired at the Veteran's office.
Result: Provide adequate accessibility to the general public in the office of the County Clerk and the Veteran's Office. |
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Discussion and possible action to create a committee to complete a review of the Utilities Tariff; to include updating fees and penalties for only non-rate fees. Committee will include representation from Legal, Planning, and Auditor's office. Committee will present a Tariff Amendment for consideration based on the Utilities review. |
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Discussion and possible action to modify account number to be used for the March 29th Commissioners Court approved payment of final invoice to Totem, LLC in the amount of $31,481.53 . [Account #001-0112-7100-1 (TxDOT CTIF)]
Issue: Previously, Commissioners Court approved final payment to Totem,LLC for professional management and administrative services performed for the period of June 1 - August 31, 2015, in the amount of $31,481.53. However, account number provided should have been the TxDOT CTIF account to properly allocate project funds.
Solution: Obtain approval from Commissioners Court in order to pay final invoice from the appropriate account number.
Result: Compensation of services completed to Totem,LLC and final close-out of contract.
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Discussion and possible action to approve a donation of a new printer (Toshiba E Studio 2330C) from Hachar Investments to the Ernesto J. Salinas Community Center for daily office operations.
Issue: Hachar Investments have offered to donate a Toshiba printer for use at the Ernesto J. Salinas Community Center. As required by the court, a request is being submitted so that the equipment can be accepted.
Solution: Approving donation to allow additional printing capabilities to community center.
Result: Donation will allow center to have access to color printing without a need to use limited budget to acquire a new printer.
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Discussion and possible action to clarify funding source for previous agenda item #44 noted below which was approved on December 14, 2015 or identify a new funding source for this item, expedite all procurement processes, and authorize the County Treasurer to release the check to Tyler Technologies as soon as it is ready; and any other matters incident thereto.
44. Discussion and possible action to enter into an agreement with New World Systems for the upgrade of New World Logos 400 to New World Logos.Net, and authorize Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. New World Systems is a sole source provider for this upgrade 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 process, training, estimated travel expenses, and annual maintenance subscription for the following ten years. Unless approved by the Commissioners Court, the cost for services, training and estimated travel expenses shall not exceed $550,000.00 to be divided in Three (3) years to be funded from Account #603-0101-8801 (Capital Outlay) and any difference to be funded from Account #001-2985 (General Fund Balance) and subscription costs shall be spread out over Ten (10) annual payments for a total of $1,234,110.00 to be funded from Account #001-0500-6411 (Repairs & Maintenance - Software). [Co-Sponsored by Leticia Gutierrez, Interim Purchasing Agent and Leroy Medford, Commissioners Court Administrator]
Issue:The item specifies several funding sources, but during the meeting Commissioner Galo’s motion calls to fund the item from savings found by the Auditor’s Office for approximately $1,000,000.00 that were about to be transferred into the General Fund Balance. From those savings, the Auditor’s Office was instructed to allocate $385,000.00 for all first year’s expenses related to this project and the rest transferred to the General Fund Balance. This allocation of funds never took place.
Solution: To clarify the funding source or identify a new source.
Result: Funds will be available to process existing and future payments that occur during this fiscal year. |
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Planning
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Discussion and possible action to approve the Preliminary and Final Plat of Lots 27A and 27B, Block 1, Los Altos Subdivision Phase I and issue a “Certificate of Compliance with Plat Requirements” as recommended by the Webb County Planning Advisory Board and Planning Department staff (ID 4415). |
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Discussion and possible action to purchase a radio from RZ Communication (Motorola Solutions) for the Medical Examiner's office in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00; pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Subchapter F, Cooperative Purchasing Programs, Texas Local Government Code (HGAC-RA05-15). [Requested by Dr. Corinne Stern, Medical Examiner; Account #605-3001-8801-7] |
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Discussion and possible action to purchase One (1) 2016 Ford Expedition XL for the Webb County Medical Examiner's office from Holiday Ford, in an amount not to exceed $43,200.00, pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Subchapter F, Cooperative Purchasing Program, Texas Local Government Code (State of Texas Contract MY 16071-A1). [Requested by Dr. Corinne Stern, Medical Examiner, Account #605-3001-8801-7] |
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Discussion and possible action to award Request for Proposal (RFP) 2016-64 Real Estate Appraisal Services to Frank Leal Real Estate Appraisals; and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents.
Issue: The Court requested a solicitation for RFPs for the appraisal of all unoccupied County owned buildings in downtown Laredo.
Solution: Solicit proposals for real estate appraisal services and award a contract.
Result: Appraisals of buildings, Compliance of the law, and cost savings to Webb County. |
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Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into a Thirty-Six (36) month (September 10, 2015 through September 9, 2018) AIMS Maintenance Contract between Toshiba Business Solutions and Webb County for the Webb County Constable Precinct 4, for a Toshiba E-Studio 3055c Copier at a cost of Thirty-Three Dollars and Fifty-Five Cents ($33.55) per month for a total yearly amount of Four Hundred Two Dollars and Sixty Cents ($402.60), subject to annual budget appropriating; and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Harold DeVally, County Constable Precinct 4; Account #001-2502-6402]
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Discussion and possible action to ratify and approve a Twelve (12) month (March 29, 2016 through March 28, 2017) Maintenance Contract between Nevill Document Solutions and Webb County for the Webb County Community Action Agency for a Sharp MX-M503N and TA-4501i Copier at a cost of .008 cents per copy over the term of the agreement, and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Ricardo Martinez, Community Action Agency Director; Account #920-4202-6014]
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Discussion and possible action to approve and execute a sales and installation agreement and amendment to the scope of work by and between Simplex-Grinnell and Webb County, pursuant to the award of Request for Proposal (RFP) 2016-53, entitled “Webb County Youth Village Surveillance Camera Project”, that was awarded and approved by the Webb County Commissioners Court on February 22, 2016 for the purchase, sale, installation, training, programming, conversion and integration of 87 digital surveillance cameras, 5 monitors, and related software, and hardware in the amount of $179,830.00, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents and approval of all other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Melissa Mojica; Webb County Youth Village Director, Account #605-1301-8801]
Issue: The existing surveillance camera system at the Webb County Youth Village is in an outdated analog format. The approval of the sales and installation agreement with vendor Simplex-Grinnell will provide new and upgraded digital surveillance cameras, monitors, related software, and hardware, to be installed for use at the Webb County Youth Village, and convert and upgrade the existing analog surveillance camera system to digital format to provide for enhanced security and monitoring at the site. The amendment to the scope of work is also needed to incorporate the terms, conditions, and specifications of RFP 2016-53 entitled “Webb County Youth Village Surveillance Camera Project” into the agreement, to provide for the laws of the State of Texas to govern the agreement and to provide for Webb County as the exclusive venue of the agreement.
Solution:The approval and signing of the sales and installation agreement and the amendment to the scope of work pursuant to RFP 2016-53 entitled “Webb County Youth Village Surveillance Camera Project” will provide for the installation of 87 digital surveillance cameras, monitors, software, and hardware will convert and upgrade of the existing surveillance cameras from analog to digital format to allow for enhanced security at the Webb County Youth Village
Result: The approval of this agreement for the Webb County Youth Village Surveillance Camera Project will provide for enhanced digital surveillance camera security services at this location. |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into a Forty-Eight (48) month (April 11, 2016 through April 10, 2020) Lease with Maintenance Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and Webb County for the Webb County Attorney’s Office for a Toshiba E-Studio 6570 CT Copier at a cost of Two Hundred Twenty-One Dollars and Sixteen Cents ($221.16) per month for a total amount of Ten Thousand Six Hundred Fifteen Dollars and Sixty-Eight Cents ($10,615.68) over the term of the agreement, subject to annual budget appropriating and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Account #001-1101-6402]
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Discussion and possible action to enter into a Thirty-Six (36) month (April 11, 2016 through April 10, 2019) Maintenance Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and Webb County for the Webb County Indigent Services Office for a Toshiba E-Studio 6550 CT Copier at a quarterly cost of Two Hundred Sixteen Dollars ($216.00) for a total amount of Two Thousand Five Hundred Ninety Two Dollars ($2,592.00) over the term of the agreement, subject to annual budget appropriating, and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Nancy Cadena, Webb County Indigent Health Services Director; Account #001-4101-6402 (Repairs & Maintenance)]
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Honorable Esther Degollado, District Clerk |
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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 Civil Service guidelines, contingent to Slot becoming available April 14, 2016:
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Deputy District Clerk |
$13.73-$14.43 10/A-E |
Issue: A newly vacant position will become available April 14, 2016.
Solution: Fill job opening of vacant position.
Result: The filling of this position will alleviate overload and allow for efficiency and productivity of work within the department. |
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Honorable Adrian Cortez, Constable Pct. 3 |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of a K9 cage for Unit 1609 (2015 Dodge Charger) from Ray Allen Manufacturing, LLC. in the amount of $2,149.99. [Account #344-5016224 (Stonegarden funds)]
Issue: Unit 1609 (2015 Dodge Charger) will need a K9 cage in order to transport K9 while on duty.
Solution: The approval to purchase the K9 cage for Unit 1609 (2015 Dodge Charger) will allow department's K9 to be on duty with deputy while on patrol. Cage will ensure safety for deputy and K9 dog.
Result: K9 dog will be transported and kept in a safe environment while on patrol.
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Discussion and possible action to approve the submission of a grant application to the office of the Texas Governor Homeland Security Grant Division for the local Border Star Security Protection Grant estimated at $30,000 over the term of the contract (12 months). This request shall authorize the County Judge to act as the county's executive officer and authorize representative in all matters pertaining to the county's participation in this grant. Contract term October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017.
Issue: There is a need for enhance and for aggressive law enforcement presence in our jurisdiction (Pct. 3). Due to illegal activity such as human trafficking and drug smuggling, the office of the Texas Governor has provided available resources through grant funding, which has increased more man power by allowing deputies to work overtime through funds provided.
Solution: Authorization of the submission of the grant application will ensure that Webb County Constables Pct. 3 Department continue to help diminish illegal activity by working extra hours through funds provided by grant.
Result: The Webb County Constables Pct. 3 Department will have the opportunity to continue to work extra hours through grant funds received.
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Honorable Jaime A. Canales, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4 |
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Discussion and possible action to approve an Order regulating the discharge of firearms on lots that are 10 acres or less in county subdivisions as authorized per Section 235.022 of the Local Government Code; and any other matters incident thereto.
Issue: There have been numerous complaints by citizens concerning the families safety with the discharging of firearms in the rural areas.
Solution: Enforcing this already state approved law will bring some peace of mind that law enforcement will monitor and address any illegal target shooting, discharging of firearms, etc. in these particular areas.
Result: Ensuring the safety of Webb County citizens.
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Line Item Transfer
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Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers for the Honorable Hugo Martinez, County Court at Law 1 Judge:
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Amount |
Bal. |
End Bal. |
From: |
001-1010-7053 |
Detention Hearings |
$6,300 |
$11,600 |
$5,300 |
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001-1010-6018 |
Transcripts |
$1,000 |
$2,040 |
$1,040 |
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001-1010-6024 |
Court Appointed Attorney |
$5,000 |
$19,900 |
$14,900 |
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001-1010-7052 |
Juvenile Felony |
$15,000 |
$23,500 |
$8,500 |
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001-1010-6403 |
Repairs & Maint. Vehicle |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$0.00 |
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001-1010-6204 |
Fuel & Lubricants |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
$0.00 |
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$30,300 |
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001-1010-5601 |
Administrative Travel |
$4,000 |
$503 |
$4,503 |
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001-1010-6011 |
Training & Education |
$1,000 |
$3,535 |
$4,535 |
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001-1010-6402 |
Repairs & Maint.-Equip. |
$300 |
$9.00 |
$309 |
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001-1010-7050 |
Adult Misdemeanor |
$21,600 |
$10,400 |
$32,000 |
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001-1010-6205 |
Materials & Supplies |
$3,400 |
$887 |
$4,287 |
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Issue: The following accounts: Administrative Travel, Training and Educations, Repairs and Maintenance-Equipment, and Adult Misdemeanor need money to cover the future expenses that are forecasted for the remainder of the year. Materials and Supplies account is needing money in order to purchase a laptop required by Associate Judge Roel Canales in order for him to perform his duties.
Solution: The line item transfer will help the accounts not reach a deficit.
Result: Transfer will cover expenses to carry the department for the remainder of the year. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer for the Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge:
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001-0200-5601 |
Administrative Travel |
$200 |
$7410 |
$7210 |
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001-0200-6402 |
Equipment Maintenance |
$200 |
$0 |
$200 |
Issue: There is an outstanding bill for last month's Toshiba color copies and a shortfall in funds to cover the bill. The colored copies bill was higher than anticipated because of the printing of the budget books the month before.
Solution: Once the money is transferred the bill will no longer be outstanding and paid in full.
Result: The office can finish off the year in good standing. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer for the Honorable Harold DeVally, Constable Pct. 4:
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Amount |
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End Bal. |
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181-2502-3351 |
Federal Forfeitures Fund |
$8,000 |
$23,290.32 |
$15,290.32 |
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181-2502-6224 |
Minor Tools and Apparatus |
$8,000 |
$0 |
$8,000 |
Issue:Constable County Pct. 4 is requesting these funds be transferred to cover expenses for parts and installation of GPS on units. Funds will also cover a one time payment for one year service fee.
Solution: Transfer amount to appropriate account to continue with the installation and cover service fees effective April 11, 2016.
Result: Have funds available when Purchase order is submitted. This purchase is to assist in the safety for our deputies while they are out in the field and help aid for a quick response in case of an emergency. |
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