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Economic Development |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the acceptance of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grant Award #1H79TI081059-01 (Program Announcement Number 93.243,Funding Opportunity Number TI-18-008), in the amount of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000), with a multi-year funding for three 12-month incremental periods within the budget period from 09/30/18 – 09/29/21 and annual continuation for the following two budget periods at an award amount of $400,000 per year for a total of five (5) years starting on September 30, 2018 and ending on September 29, 2023, for the 406th District Adult Drug Court Program, authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents, and all other matters incident thereto. There is no match required. 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. [Requested by 406th District Court; Fund #2353]
Issue: There are individuals in Webb County and the adjacent counties of Jim Hogg, Starr and Zapata who are in dire need of the services offered by the 406th District Adult Drug Court Program. The SAMHSA grant is a federal grant that supports the 406thDistrict Adult Drug Court Program in order to address the needs of those individuals who suffer from addiction. The Notice of Award for Grant Opportunity Number TI-18-008 was received from SAMHSA on August 8, 2018. The 406th District Adult Drug Court Program is respectfully requesting that the Commissioners Court approve and finalize the award.
Solution: The Commissioners Court approving the acceptance of SAMHSA Grant Award #TI081059-01 for the 406th District Adult Drug Court Program to continue to offer services to the Webb County population and expanding those services to the adjacent counties of Jim Hogg, Starr and Zapata.
Result: The approval of the SAMHSA grant award will allow the 406thDistrict Adult Drug Court Program to enhance and expand its services to help address substance abuse issues in Webb County and the adjacent counties of Jim Hogg, Starr and Zapata, pursuant to Texas Government Code §123.003. |
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Discussion and possible action to accept the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) year 3 of a 3-year Grant Award for Veterans Treatment Courts for the budget period of September 30, 2018 thru September 29, 2019 in the amount of $325,000 for the 406th Judicial District Court's Veterans Treatment Program which will continue to enhance the services currently being provided, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents, and any other matters incident thereto. All required documents were sent to the Economic Development Department for review and the award documentation is compliant with the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) policy. [Grant Fund #2352]
Issue: The SAMHSA Grant is a federal grant that supports Veterans Treatment Courts in order to address the needs of veteran participants and their families. This grant will provide continuing resources to assist with the current provisions and other regional services necessary.
Solution: Securing the year 3 funding through grant awards to enable continuance of services to veterans in the 406th District Court's Veterans Treatment Program and regional services.
Result: Justice System involved veterans in the 406th Judicial District Court's Veterans Treatment Program as the South Texas Regional Program will continue to be provided with services that address their mental health and substance use disorders. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the budget for the 406th District Court Veterans Treatment Program associated with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grant Award Number 5H79TI026702-03, authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents, and all other matters incident thereto. The total grant award of $325,000 will be budgeted into fund account number 2354 with sub-accounts that include Payroll, Health Insurance, FICA, Retirement, Unemployment, Workers Compensation, Professional Services, Contractual (Cordant Forensic Solutions (Norchem), La Familia), Administrative Travel, and Materials & Supplies(See attached Notice of Award). Amounts are subject to change according to changes in Webb Countyrates. In the event of any changes, line item transfers will be requested and executed, and a newdetailed budget will be submitted for the review and approval of the Commissioners Court. [Requested by 406th District Court; Fund #2352]
Issue: The approval of the budget is required in order to have the Auditor’s Office key in amounts under the corresponding fund account and sub-accounts.
Solution: The Commissioners Court approval of the SAMHSA Grant Award Budget as submitted.
Result: The 406th District Court Veterans Treatment Program will be able to continue to operate by September 30, 2018. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the budget for the 406th District Adult Drug Court Program associated with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grant Award Number 1H79TI081059-01, Funding Opportunity Number TI-18-008, authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents, and all other matters incident thereto. There is no impact to the County budget. The total grant award of $2,000,000 will be budgeted into fund account number 2353 with sub-accounts for Payroll, Health Insurance, FICA, Retirement, Unemployment, Workers Compensation, Professional Services, Contractual (PILLAR and La Familia), Administrative Travel, Materials & Supplies, and Other (MAT-Medical Assisted Therapy) (See attached budget and Notice of Award). Amounts are subject to change according to changes in Webb County rates. In the event of such changes, line item transfers will be requested and executed, and a new detailed budget will be submitted for the Commissioners’ Court review and approval. [Requested by 406th District Court]
Issue: The approval of the budget by the Commissioners' Court is required in order to have the Auditor’s Office key in amounts under the corresponding fund account and sub-accounts.
Solution: The Commissioners’ Court approving the budget as submitted to, and approved by, SAMHSA and which is reflected in the attached Notice of Award.
Result: The 406th District Adult Drug Court Program will be able to continue to operate fully by September 30, 2018. |
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Discussion and possible action to adjust pay rates for County Court-at-Law II DWI Court Program associated the new SAMHSA Grant Award Number 1H79TI081049-01 (TI-18-008), that will go into effect starting September 30, 2018, and request County Judge to execute all other matters incident thereto. The Fiscal Year 2018-2019 budget includes an increase in the salary for the Project Director Position, and sets a starting salary for the Case Manager Position (which is currently vacant). Both these positions do not fall under the County’s Wage Plan, and are funded 100% by grant funds. Both positions are also subject to annual evaluations by the Department Head, and are entitled to additional increases under the grant. There will be no impact to the General Fund. [Requested by Arnoldo Lozano, County Court-at-Law 2 DWI Court; Fund 2356]
Slot # |
Position |
Previous Salary |
Proposed Salary |
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2901 |
Project Director |
$50,980 |
$55,000 |
2902 |
Case Manager (Vacant Position) |
$46,000 |
$34,000 |
Issue: These proposed salaries are reflected under the new SAMHSA grant in County Court-at-Law 2 (TI-18-008), which will be in operation over the next five (5) years. The previous salaries reflect the expiring SAMHA grant (TI-026095). Starting salaries must be set for both positions under the new grant (TI-18-008). Slot# 2901 is increasing under the new grant due to experience and job performance. Slot#2902 salary is decreasing because under the new grant, it would be filled at an Entry Level since the position is currently vacant. The previous salary for Slot# 2902 was the ending salary for that position after three (3) years. That same slot is eligible for increases based on experience and job performance as well.
Solution: The project respectfully requests approval on salary adjustments.
Result: Both positions will be fully operational under the grant start date of September 30, 2018. |
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Discussion and possible action to accept a truancy grant in the amount of $60,125 from the Office of the Governor as developed, prepared, written, and submitted by the Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4 in conjunction with the Webb County Sheriff’s Office to continue to pay the grant-funded salary, fringe benefits, and supplies for a Juvenile Case Manager in order to continue to divert at-risk truant juveniles from entering into the criminal justice system, and designating the Webb County Judge as the authorized official; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant requires no matching and/or in-kind requirements; and, thus, there is no impact to the general fund. 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 Judge Jose R. Salinas, Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4; Grant Account #2733]
Issue: Truancy can be considered a gateway to juvenile delinquency and is a nationwide problem that negatively affects not only the delinquent youth and their families but also adversely impacts schools, neighborhoods, and the local community at large. In addition, youth at-risk for juvenile delinquency who enter into the juvenile justice system tend to face limited future career, educational, and other socio-economic prospects, especially in the South Texasarea.
Solution: Grant award to continue to fund a currently grant-funded truancy case manager in order to continue to provide prevention, diversion, and intervention strategies through the court of the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 in Laredo/Webb County area.
Result: Increased focus on diversion strategies to steer at-risk juvenilesfrom the juvenile and criminal justice system. |
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Discussion and possible action to accept a FY 2018 Justice for Families grant award as coordinated, written, and submitted by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office to the Office on Violence Against Women in the amount of $550,000 for salaries, associated fringe benefits, training/travel, leasing, utilities, contractual services, equipment/supplies, and other needs to support the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Safe Haven and Casa Misericordia Domestic Violence Shelter, and designating the Webb County Judge as the authorized official in all matters pertaining to this grant; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant requires no cash and/or in-kind match. 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: During the last two (2) months of 2017, Sheriff Martin Cuellar, the Webb County Sheriff's Office and the rest of Webb County scrambled to find the necessary resources to support the Safe Haven Program and the families who have come to rely on its services. This continues to be a crucial need in the local community for families who have experienced contentious custody disputes, allegations of child abuse/neglect, a documented history of family/domestic violence, and other allegations of physical confrontations and/or severe familial discord.
Solution: Grant award to help secure additional funding for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Safe Haven to help meet the needs of the program and its participants from thecommunity.
Result: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office will be better able to enhance services for the families and children of the Webb County/Laredo community. Serious familial violence can be deterred, mitigated, diminished and/or prevented through this program. |
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Ernesto J. Salinas 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 Monday, September 24, 2018:
Slot # |
Title |
Hourly Rate |
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0892 |
Community Center Assistant |
$13.07 - 9/A |
Issue: Slot 0892 became vacant.
Solution: Filling slot will allow department to continue to operate effectively.
Result: Department will run on full staff. |
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Fire Suppression & EMS Services |
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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: |
1001-3140-001-456305 |
Uniforms |
$8,500 |
$930 |
$930.75 |
$00.75 |
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1001-3140-001-443000-035 |
Repairs & Maint. Equipment |
$5,000 |
$800 |
$960.06 |
$160.06 |
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1001-3140-001-431009 |
Stipends |
$50,000 |
$1,500 |
$11,730.00 |
$10,230.00 |
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$3,230 |
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To: |
1001-3140-001-462605 |
Fuel & Lube |
$30,000 |
$3,230 |
$848.83 |
$4,078.83 |
Issue: Transfer of funds is required to cover estimated forecasted expenditures in the fuel & lube line item.
Solution: Approval of line item transfer to cover forecasted expenses.
Result: Line item will have sufficient funds and fire department operations willcontinue. |
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Elections Administration |
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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 September 24, 2018:
Slot # |
Title |
Salary |
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45 |
Elections Technician |
$28,554.43 - 10/A |
Issue: Employee retired on August 28, 2018 leaving slot vacant.
Solution: Approval to fill slot will help office run smoothly
Result: By filling slot, it will alleviate workload and help department run 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 convert Slot #1084 (Bus Driver), Slot #1092 (Maintenance Worker), and Slot #1093 (Maintenance Worker) from full-time to part-time positions and approve the posting and filling of the following Slots:
Slot # |
Title |
Hourly Rate |
Pay Periods |
1084 |
Part-time Bus Driver |
$12.35 |
20 |
1092 |
Part-time Maintenance Worker |
$12.56 |
26 |
1093 |
Part-time Maintenance Worker |
$12.56 |
26 |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot:
Slot # |
Title |
Hourly Rate |
Pay Periods |
1104 |
Part-time Classroom Aide |
$8.99 |
20 |
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Disussion and possible acton to accept the 2018 - 2019 Child and Adult Care Food Program continuation grant for the Head Start and Early Head Start program from October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. This program provides reimbursement of meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack) to enrolled children and employs kitchen staff. Acceptance of this grant includes salary adjustments and the posting of any vacant positions included in the grant application. |
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Juvenile Probation Department |
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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 |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
1001-2450-001-432001 |
Professional Services |
$6,023.50 |
$6,271.73 |
$248.23 |
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1001-2450-001-469001-005 |
Operating Lease |
$9,514.91 |
$13,055.18 |
$3,340.27 |
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$15,538.41 |
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To: |
1001-2450-001-443000-020 |
Repair & Maint - Bldg. |
$12,438.41 |
$3,893.93 |
$16,332.34 |
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1001-2450-001-443000-035 |
Repair & Maint - Equip. |
$3,000.00 |
$3,179.53 |
$6,179.53 |
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1001-2450-001-458030 |
Transportation Juvenile |
$100.00 |
$31.04 |
$131.04 |
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$15,538.41 |
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Issue: Additional funds are needed to cover accounts in deficit.
Solution: Approval of line item transfers.
Result: Transfers will cover expenses. |
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Planning & Physical Development |
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Discussion and possible action to issue a “Certificate of Compliance with Plat Requirements” to authorize an electrical connection pursuant to Section 232.029 (c)(2), Local Government Code., to an unplatted .1595 acre tract of land, more or less, known as Lot 12, Pablo Rodriguez Subdivision, as further described in Vol. 1033, Pgs. 833-836, Webb County Deed Records. (ID 9048).
Issue: Item is a regulatory compliance issue regarding real property developmentprovisions of state law and local regulations with particular emphasis on the Model Subdivision Rules enacted for residential subdivisions. Commissioners Court must certify to certain property conditions before utility service connections may be authorized.
Solution: As reflected in agenda backup, staff has verified compliance matters and recommends the Court’s approval of this certificate.
Result: If approved, applicant may connect property to municipal water and electrical utility services. If not approved, utility connection to property is prohibited. |
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Public Defender |
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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, as well as any and all Wage Plan Policies.
Slot # |
Title |
Salary |
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2693 |
Legal Assistant |
$31,518.78 - 12/A |
0258 |
Legal Assistant |
$31,518.78 - 12/A |
Issue: Slot #2693 will become vacant on September 17, 2018 and Slot #0258 will be available to fill on October 1, 2018.
Solution: Request is being made to fill the vacant legal assistant slots.
Result: The filling of slot #2693 and slot# 0258 will allow our department to continue to function efficiently and effectively. |
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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, as well as any and all Wage Plan Policies, effective October 17, 2018.
Slot # |
Title |
Salary |
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2086 |
Assistant Public Defender II |
$73,955.87 (23/N-V) |
Issue: Slot #2086 will become vacant on September 19, 2018.
Solution: Request is being made to fill the vacant attorney slot.
Result: The filling of slot #2086 will allow our department to continue to function efficiently and effectively. |
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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, as well as any and all Wage Plan Policies, effective September 25, 2018.
Slot # |
Title |
Salary |
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2299 |
Administrative Clerk |
$27,178.52 9/A |
Issue: Slot #2299 will become vacant on September 25, 2018.
Solution: Request is being made to fill the vacant Administrative Clerk slot.
Result: The filling of slot #2299 will allow our department to continue to function efficiently and effectively. |
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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 Section263.153 (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 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 award RFQ 2018-005 "GPS Utility Survey Services" to Porras Nance Engineering; and authorizing the civil legal division to review, negotiate price schedule, and finalize the agreements, and further authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This RFQ is in accordance with Texas Government Code; Chapter 2254 (Professional and Consulting Services). [Account #7220-7270-001-432001 (2016 Bond Series, Wastewater Professional Services)]
Issue: Currently staff only has operation identified hand written flow maps of the wastewater collection system that does not provide the necessary information regarding collection main flow patterns and capacities to identify the improvement needs.
Solution: Conduct manhole and clean out investigations of approximately 300 manhole/clean outs and measure all elements of the infrastructure for further evaluation and GIS coordinate based mapping.
Result: Accurate mapping for future utilization in operation, maintenance, and infrastructure improvements. |
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Discussion and possible action to award the following contracts:
Bid 2019-02 Annual Contract for Auto, Truck & Heavy Equipment Repair – Andy’s Auto & Bus Air Inc., Rotex Truck Center, South Texas Auto Rebuilders Inc., Toro Auto Sales
Bid 2019-08 Annual Contract for Milk, Bread & Meat – Ben E. Keith Foods, Flowers Baking Co. of San Antonio LLC, Oak Farms / Hygeia Dairy, R.C. Food Service & Produce
Bid 2019-13 Annual Contract for Processed Foods – Ben E. Keith Foods, Labatt Food Service
Bid 2019-14 Annual Contract for Produce – R. C. Food Service & Produce Inc., Westside Produce LLC
Bid 2019-16 Annual Contract for Water Plant Chemicals –Brenntag Southwest Inc., Chemrite Inc., Chemtrade Chemicals US LLC, EGSW Evergreen Southwest
Bid 2019-17 Annual Contract for Electrical Repairs for Webb County Vehicles – South Texas Auto Rebuilders Inc., Toro Auto Sales
Bid 2019-18 Annual Contract for Paint & Body Work – Pete Lozano Garage & Bodyshop, Quarter Mile Inc., South Texas Auto Rebuilders
Issue: The Annual Contracts listed above are set to expire 09/30/2018.
Solution: The Purchasing Agent solicited for new contracts.
Result: Annual Contracts will provide stable, lowest available and cost efficient prices from responsible bidders for Webb County. |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Request For Proposals for Merchant Card Services for the collection of Government taxes, fines, court costs, and other service transactions.
Issue: The current Merchant Card Services contract is set to expire September 30, 2018.
Solution: Solicit for Merchant Card Services proposals.
Result: Award of a contract will allow departments that provide merchant card services to continue the exceptional customer service and convenience to Webb County residents. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve a professional service contract between Webb County andGovSpend for a three year agreement for a GovSpend SmartSearch License effective October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021 for a total amount not to exceed $3,000 (Three Thousand) annually, subject to annual appropriations; and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1310-001-432001 (Professional Services)]
Issue: There is a need to have access of other governments’ information of vendors and contracts in order to secure better prices for informal and formal bids as well as being able to validate sole source companies for Webb County.
Solution: Approve recommended GovSpend Smartsearch License that represents a suite of proprietary software applications developed and offered exclusively by GovSpend and patented by the United States Patent & Trademark Office (U.S. Patent No US 2014/0188948 A1)
Result: Increase results of vendor participation for formal and informal bids in order to secure financial savings and procurement efficiency as well as exclusive software to validate companies claiming sole source status. |
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Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff |
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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: |
1001-4090-001-460028 |
Janitorial |
$45,000 |
$4,861 |
$4,861 |
-0- |
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1001-4070-001-460105 |
Minor Tools |
$15,000 |
$19,139 |
$36,118 |
$16,979 |
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1001-3010-001-460105 |
Minor Tools |
$25,000 |
$12,500 |
$12,670 |
$170 |
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$36,500 |
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To: |
1001-3010-001-462605 |
Fuel & Lubricant |
$250,000 |
$34,000 |
-0- |
$34,000 |
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1001-4090-001-461000 |
Materials & Supplies |
$115,000 |
$2,500 |
$182 |
$2,682 |
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$36,500 |
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Issue: Certain budget line items require additional funds to pay specific services on different line items.
Solution: Request a line item transfer.
Result: With court approval, a change order will be made to current purchase orders to pay services for last month of fiscal year. |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the continued compensation of incentive pay line items in the Webb County budget for the upcoming fiscal year (October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019) for the following Webb County Sheriff's Office employees: Slots #419, 547, 567, 533, 417, 1727, 552, 1731, 2719, 443, 551, 1980, and 1857; with further action to authorize a transfer of funds, if necessary, from payroll line items already budgeted for the Sheriff’s department; and any other matters incident thereto. [Accounts #1001-4070-001-410000, #1001-4080-001-410000, #1001-3030-001-410000 and #1001-3010-001-410000]
Issue: The Webb County Sheriff's Office seeks authorization to carry over the compensation of incentive pay line items for 13 employees into the new fiscal year.
Solution: Seek court authorization to carry over compensation and fund from within their proposed budget.
Result: This compensation will carry over into the new fiscal year. |
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Honorable Delia Perales, Treasurer |
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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: |
1001-1250-001-456205 |
Training & Education |
$1,300 |
$840 |
$840 |
$0 |
To: |
1001-1250-001-456005 |
Postage & Courier Service |
$6,500 |
$840 |
$0 |
$840 |
Issue: Transfer is needed to cover postage expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Solution: Approve line item transfer request.
Result: The transfer of funds will cover any postage expenditures for the remainder fo the fiscal year. |
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Economic Development |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the Webb County Economic Development Department to develop and submit a 2018 Local Parks Non-Urban Outdoor Recreation application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 each in grant funds for the construction of an aquatic recreation activity (splash pads) in Bruni near the Bruni Community Center and in Rio Bravo, near the Rio Bravo Community Center; and authorizing the County Judge to act as the County's Executive Officer and Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County's participation in the 2018 TPWD Local Parks Non-Urban outdoor Recreation Grant Program. This application will require a 50% cash match of $250,000.00. Total project cost is up to $500,000.00.
Issue: Colonia Bruni, Rio Bravo, and surrounding rural areas do not have sufficient recreational facilities. Residents of Colonia Bruni, quad cities, Rio Bravo and El Cenizo must travel a significant distance to enjoy aquatic outdoor recreational activities.
Solution: Webb County proposes to construct a first time aquatic recreational activity (splash pad) in colonia Bruni, Rio Bravo and rural surrounding areas.
Result: Webb County proposed to apply for a 2018 Local Parks Non-Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant throug the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department application to construct two splash pads near the Bruni Community Center and Rio Bravo Community Center. |
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Auditor |
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Discussion and possible action to approve a reimbursement resolution to allow Webb County to reimburse the General Fund for expenditures related to projects with the proceeds of new certificates of obligations.
Issue: The County intends to reimburse the expenditures hereunder after the date the original expenditure is paid or the date the project is placed in service.
Solution: This resolution shall evidence the intent of the County to comply with state law and federal income tax law in the issuance of tax-exempt obligations for the project. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within 2010 Bond Series (Capital outlay fund to Buenos Aires Comm. Center fund); and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Auditors Office]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
3050-7380-001-470000 |
Capital Outlay |
$35,000 |
$10,077.45 |
$67,131.00 |
$57,053.55 |
To: |
3040-6290-001-474501 |
Construction in Progress |
$98,515 |
$10,077.45 |
$67,009.25 |
$77,086.70 |
Issue: Funding needed to cover architectural expenses for the Fernando A. Salinas Community Center Increase Buenos Aires Comm. Ctr. 2010 Series fund budget.
Solution: Transfer out from fund 3050 to transfer in fund 3040 to approriate expenditures to be used for the purpose of the Fernandeo A. Salinas Comm. Ctr. expenditures.
Result: There will be sufficient funds in the account to pay architecural expenses. |
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Discussion and possible action to award proposal from LED Electric & Lighting Contractors in the amount of $97,875.00 for emergency repairs at the Tax Assessor Collector’s Office; pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a) (2) an item necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the residents of the county; and authorizing the civil legal division to review, negotiate price schedule, and finalize the agreements, and further authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 (Operational Reserve)]
Issue: On Monday September 10, 2018 LED Electric was contacted at 7:00 am regarding an electrical outage affecting the Webb County Justice Center at 1110 Victoria St. Service technicians discovered an outage affecting the tax assessor collector’s office. Further examination discovered that two of the three 800A – 480V fuses on the main switch serving the panelboard for the tax office were blown. It was discovered that the underground conduit feed from the tax office panel to the Main Switchboard had previously been under water due to recent excessive rains.
Solution: Immediate efforts were coordinated to locate replacement fuses which arrived in Laredo at 12:00 pm and technicians replaced the fuses. The electrical feed is composed of parallel 4” PVC conduits with 4-#600kcmil with 1-#3/0 ground wire. Upon further testing it was discovered that one of the two feeds has a short in between phase B and phase C.
Result: All work will be performed in a professional and craft-manlike manner and in accordance with local and national code. Crews are available immediately to begin work. |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit formal bids for the following contracts for fiscal year 2018-2019.
Annual Contract for Refuse Collection
Issue: The Contract listed above is set to expire 09/30/2018.
Solution: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit for new contracts.
Result: Annual Contracts will provide stable, lowest available and cost efficient prices from responsible bidders for Webb County. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve an order and resolution for the purpose of authorizing a public property finance contract issued under Local Government Code Section 271.005 (Authority to Contract for Personal Property) between Government Capital Corporation and Webb County for the purpose of financing law enforcement equipment by selecting one of the two options listed below and further rescinding the action taken on September 10, 2018 under Item 24 approving a financing option in the amount of $1,365,129.46 and authorizing the Civil/Legal division to prepare and finalize all related documents with final authorization from the County Judge and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Commissioners Court]
Option includes 44 APX 8500 Mobile Radios |
Option Excludes 44 APX 8500 Mobile Radios |
Equipment Cost: $1,647,065.55 |
Equipment Cost: $1,353,690.63 |
Term: 5 annual payments - 3.876% |
Term: 5 annual payments - 3.876% |
Payment Amount: $368,687.65 |
Payment Amount: $303,017.09 |
Payment Begins one year from signing |
Payment begins one year from signing |
Issue: On September 10, 2018, Commissioners Court authorized the Purchasing Agent to lease 44 Chevrolet Tahoe Police interceptors from Enterprise Fleet Management for a 5-year term. The Court further authorized the financing of all equipment necessary for police units to function as public safety vehicles.
Solution: Approve the financing of all law enforcement equipment required for the 44 leased units from Government Capital Corporation for a 5 year term with first payment due 12 months after signing.
Results: Secure the financing to purchase the required law enforcement equipment for the 44-leased units that will be assigned to the Sheriff’s Office and for the four (4) Constable Precincts. |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of law enforcement equipment for forty-four (44) leased vehicles for the Webb County Sheriff and Constables from Fleet Safety, pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing program Texas Buy-Board # 524-17 in the amount of $1,353,690.63. [Requested by Commissioners Court; Accounts #1001-3010-001-470000, #1001-3150-001-470000, #1001-3160-001-470000, #1001-3170-001-470000 and #1001-3180-001-470000]
Issue: Forty-four (44) leased units designated for law enforcement use require police package equipment and mobile radios.
Solution: Consider approval of equipment required for law enforcement use.
Result: Obtain the needed equipment to run law enforcement operations. |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of an advertisement in the Welcome to Laredo Guide publication to promote tourism in Webb County during the 6A UIL Area G Marching contest hosted by United Independent School District on October 27, 2018. The Webb County Commissioners Court would be featured on said advertisement. Advertising prices are as follows: Full page - $500.00; Half page - $250.00; Quarter page - $125.00. [Account #2004-1010-001-463526 (Community Promotions)] |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of a congratulatory advertisement for Texas Governor Greg Abbott, selected as the 2018-2019 Mr. South Texas during the Washington’s Birthday Celebration festivities in the amount of $500.00. The Webb County Commissioners Court would be featured on said advertisement. [Account #2004-1010-001-463526 (Community Promotions)] |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the transfer of Slots #2231 and #2809 from Department #1250 (Treasury) to Department #1230 (Human Resources) subject upon the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service Regulation, effective September 24, 2018 and to facilitate the accessibility of the Treasury to process payroll by Human Resources; and any other matters thereto. [Executive session is requested pursuant to Sec. 551.074 (Personnel Matters) Texas Government Code] |
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Status report from Webb County Civil Legal Division and Webb County staff regarding current negotiations on the potential purchase of the former HEB downtown property, with discussion and possible action regarding purchase of real property; authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.072 (Deliberations regarding purchase of Real Property) [Requested by Commissioners Court Administrator] |
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