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Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk |
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Approval of Minutes for May 29, 2018 |
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Honorable Hugo Martinez, County Court at Law 1 Judge |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund:
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
1001-2060-001-464005 |
Books and Subscriptions |
$2,040 |
$228 |
$228.00 |
$0 |
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1001-2060-001-456005 |
Postage and Courier Service |
$410 |
$200 |
$335.71 |
$135.71 |
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$428 |
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To: |
1001-2060-001-461000 |
Materials and Supplies |
$5,500 |
$428 |
$569.74 |
$997.74 |
Issue: The Court is in need of a new phone. The total cost is $428.70 leaving the account with little monies to complete the end of the fiscal year.
Solution: Transfer money in order to purchase a much needed phone.
Result: Money will be available for the purchase and all other expenses incurred during the fiscal year. |
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Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund:
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
1001-1020-001-458000 |
Administrative Travel |
$15,000 |
$3,000 |
$13,584.17 |
$10,584.17 |
To: |
1001-1020-001-461003 |
Goods for Public Events |
$4,000 |
$3,000 |
$394.81 |
$3,394.81 |
Issue: Due to a higher volume of community recognitions and use of the Commissioners Courtroom for meetings, there is a shortfall in the Goods for Public Events account.
Solution: Transferring funds will pay pending invoices and leave small amount to complete end of year expenses.
Result: The commissioners court and county judge will be able to continue with meetings and community recognitions until the end of this fiscal year. |
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Economic Development |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of a grant application for the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) as prepared and submitted by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office to the Office of the Texas Attorney General in an amount estimated at $5,000; and any other matters incident thereto. There is no cash match; and, thus, no cost to Webb County. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff]
Issue: The 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 cyber crimes law enforcement unit has successfully worked with multiple federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, including the Office of the Attorney General, to arrest numerous child predators in the Laredo/Webb County area. Grant application to supplement the successful endeavors of the Webb County Sheriff’s Office cyber crimes 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 cyber crimes 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 approve the submission of a supplemental grant application as prepared and submitted by the Webb County Head Start and Early Head Start Program to the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children & Families for a Fiscal Year 2018 - 2019 Refunding grant in the amount of $274,511 (Federal) and $68,628 (Non Federal) for a Total Amount of $343,139 for a cost of living adjustment (COLA) of 3.0 percent to all Head Start and Early Head Start full-time and part-time employees; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents related to this grant; and other matters thereto. Furthermore, this grant does not require a cash 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 Aliza Oliveros, Head Start Director] |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the submission of a supplemental grant application as prepared and submitted by the Webb County Head Start and Early Head Start Program to the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children & Families for a Fiscal Year 2018 - 2019 Refunding grant in the amount of $19,548 (Federal) and $4,887 (Non Federal) for a Total Amount of $24,435 for 3 percent cost of living (COLA) adjustment; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents related to this grant; and other matters thereto. Furthermore, this grant does not require a cash 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 Aliza Oliveros, Head Start Director] |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of the 2nd allocation of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Grant (HIDTA Program) from the Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy in the amount of $310,080 of the total $477,046, for the continued salary and fringe benefits of seven Task Force Investigators; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. 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. Matching funds have already been committed for this grant in the amount of $100,121 through the budgetary process. [Requested by Isidro "Chilo" Alaniz, District Attorney; Account #1001-1160-001-463903-025].
Issue: There is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in Laredo, Texas and that such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and welfare of the people of Texas.
Solution: Gather and report intelligence data relating to trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs. Conduct undercover operations and engage in other traditional methods of investigations.
Result: Disrupt the illicit drug traffic in Laredo by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations. |
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El Cenizo Community Center |
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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, effective June 11, 2018:
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Hourly Rate |
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2340 |
Center Aide |
$11.84-$12.44 - 7/A |
Issue: Slot became vacant 6/8/2018.
Solution: Approve the posting and filling of vacant slot.
Result: The filling of this position will allow the department to work effective and efficiently. |
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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 the posting and filling of the following Slot:
Slot # |
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Hourly Rate |
Pay Periods |
2564 |
Early Head Start Teacher -
Associate Degree |
$11.78 |
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Information Technology |
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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, effective June 11, 2018.
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Hourly Rate |
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2787 |
Systems Support Technician |
$16.73 - 14/A |
Issue: Position became available on May 29, 2018.
Solution: Approve the posting of position to fill vacancy.
Result: The filling of this position will alleviate work orders and create efficiency and productivity within the department. |
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Honorable Ramiro Veliz, Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Pl. 1 |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund:
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
1001-2160-001-458000 |
Administrative Travel |
$3,000 |
$1,878 |
$1,878.20 |
$0.20 |
To: |
1001-2160-001-461000 |
Materials & Supplies |
$5,000 |
$1,878 |
$42.06 |
$1,920.06 |
Issue: Funds are needed in the account to cover expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year
Solution: Approve line item transfer request.
Result: Transfer will cover expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year. |
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Honorable Alfredo Garcia Jr., Justice of the Peace Pct. 3 |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund:
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
1001-2170-001-458000 |
Administrative Travel |
$3,000 |
$2,000 |
$2,036.69 |
$36.69 |
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1001-2170-001-461000 |
Material & Supplies |
$3,000 |
$1,400 |
$732.67 |
$2,132.67 |
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1001-2170-001-444500 |
Equipment Rental |
$1,618 |
$600 |
$102.88 |
$702.88 |
Issue: Funds are needed to purchase materials and supplies to keep office operating effectively and to pay for copier monthly rental fees.
Solution: If approved funding will be allocated for remaining fiscal year for materials & supplies and rental of copier.
Result: By approving line item transfer accounts will have the money to pay for rental and supplies will be available to work efficiently. |
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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 authorizing the Purchasing Agent 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 either is salvage property because of time, accident, or any other cause is so worn, damaged, or obsolete that it has no value for the purpose it was originally intended for and/or surplus property that that is no longer needed by the department and may have some usefulness for the purpose it was intended and would be transferred for use by another County department or auctioned online to the general public.
Solution: Attempt to sell the County surplus or salvage property by competitive bids or auction, dispose or destroy property that cannot be sold through auction and/or competitive bids because it has deemed worthless or dispose through a and/or competitive bids 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.
Result: Generate revenue from sale of property, reduce County expenditures by transferring surplus property to other departments and make room for future assets turned in by County departments. |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into a historical civil and criminal case file preservation project agreement/phase III, between Webb County and Kofile Technologies, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $149,993.13, pursuant to Section 271.103, Subchapter G (Purchase Federal Schedule Sources of Supply), GSA Contract No. GS-35F-275AA, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Esther Degollado, District Clerk;Account #2009-2290-001-460105 (Court Technology Fund – District Clerk – Administration – Minor Tools & Apparatus)]
Issue: Due to the historical nature and continued physical deterioration of these 8 boxes (out of the remaining 67) of the Webb County Historical Civil and Criminal Case Files, and the required permanent retention period requirements as per the Texas State Library & Archives Commission, 2011, these historical civil and criminal case file records stored and located at the Webb County District Clerk’s Office need to be properly preserved, remediated, protected, archived, microfilmed and stored in order to prevent any further deterioration by providing for surface cleaning, tear repairs, removal of deposits, including dust, soot, airborne particulates , sedimentation, insect detritus, and/or biological/mineral contaminants, archival imaging, indexing, microfilming, and binder storage of these files.
Solution: Approval of this Webb County Historical Civil and Criminal Case Files Preservation Project Agreement with Kofile Technologies, Inc., will provide for the proper preservation, archival imaging, indexing, and storage of these historical civil and criminal case files and records at the Webb County District Clerk’s Office.
Result: Historical Civil and Criminal Case File preservation and physical deterioration preventive measures will ensure that these files and records are properly preserved, cared for and maintained by the Webb County District Clerk’s Office. |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of audiovisual equipment with installation from Audio Dynamics, Inc. with funding from the court technology fund to be used for Justice of the Peace Pct. 4 Judge Jose R. Salinas in the amount of $7,500 (Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars). [Requested by Judge Jose “Pepe” Salinas; Account #2009-2180-001-460105 (Court Technology Fund)]
Issue: The Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 department is in need of updated audiovisual equipment for their court operations.
Solution: By using available Technology funds, the department can procure audiovisual equipment with installation needed for daily court operations.
Result: Obtained audiovisual equipment will better equip department for all court needs. |
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Economic Development |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of a grant application for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) as prepared and submitted by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office to the Office of the Governor Homeland Security Grants Division in an amount not to exceed $9,375,029 for overtime, full-time personnel, associated fringe benefits, equipment, supplies, mileage, helicopter maintenance/fuel, vehicle/tire maintenance, data services, Management & Administration (M&A), and maintenance of OPSG-acquired assets for local law enforcement agencies; and any other matters incident thereto. There is no cash match; and, thus, no cost to Webb County. 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: Complex and dynamic law enforcement challenges exist in the Southwest border area of the United States, including Laredo/Webb County. For example, transnational criminals seek to exploit existing law enforcement jurisdictional boundaries by conducting their illegal enterprises across traditional jurisdictional divisions. The 2014 Texas Gang Threat Assessment expounds, “Gang activity remains widespread throughout all regions of Texas…Gang activity is also prevalent in the Texas counties adjacent to Mexico and along the key smuggling corridors, since Texas-based gangs are used for cross-border smuggling and trafficking in the state. Many transnational gangs operating in Texas….engage in criminal activity in Mexico as well as in Texas and elsewhere” (Texas Department of Public Safety April 2014).
Solution: Grant application: (1) to ensure first responders are equipped with enhanced tools/equipment/resources needed to confront well-funded criminal organizations and (2) for the coordination of law enforcement efforts between various local and federal law enforcement agencies.
Result: Enhanced capabilities of local law enforcement responders; further coordination of response across local and federal jurisdictions. |
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