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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 the following carry over and increase FY2019 Budget Fund 2183 State Forfeiture in the amount of $1,656.44; and any other matters incident therto. Amount available to appropriate has been verified by County Auditors. [Requested by Mike Villarreal, Constable Pct. 2]
Account Number |
Account Name |
Amount |
2183-3180-461006 |
Canine Expenditures |
$1,556.44 |
Issue: These State Forfeiture funds where unused from the prior physical year, and funds were not carried over to the new budget.
Solution: Solution will be to approve this request to increase the account fund by $1,656.44.
Result: The Department will have funds available for Canine Expenses. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the following carry over and increase FY2019 Budget Fund 2724 Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (LEOSE) in the amount of $1,949.95; and any other matters incident thereto. Amount available to appropriate has been verified by County Auditors. [Requested by Mike Villarreal, Constable Pct. 2]
Account Number |
Account Name |
Amount |
2724-3180-461006 |
Training & Education |
$1,949.95 |
Issue: These LEOSE funds where unused from the prior physical year, and funds were not carried over to the new budget.
Solution: Solution will be to approve this request to increase the account fund by $1,949.95.
Result: The Department will have funds available for Training & Education Expenses. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the following grant budget amendment (line item transfer) within Grant funds; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Javier Ramirez, C.A.A. Director]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
2362-5360-521-463802 |
Household Crisis |
$681,465 |
$400,000 |
$660,324.27 |
$260,324.27 |
To: |
2362-5360-521-463804 |
Utility Assistance |
$681,465 |
$400,000 |
$106,177.77 |
$506,177.77 |
Issue: Increase budget to cover current and future grant expenditures.
Solution: Appropriate expenditures to be used for the purpose of program expenditures.
Result: There will be sufficent funds in all budget line items. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the following carry over and increase FY 2018 Budget Fund 2724 Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (LEOSE) from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts in the amount of $35,286.13 within Special Revenue Funds; and any other matters incident thereto. Available funds are in the amount of $35,286.13 from Account # 2724-259700. Amount available to appropriate has been verified by the Webb County Auditor. This is the annual allocation payment from the LEOSE account and may only be used as necessary for continuing education by a licensed person under Chapter 1701 of the Occupations code. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Account #2724]
Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Amount |
2724-4070-001-0456205 |
Training & Education |
$35,286.13 |
Issue: Increase of expenditure budget under Training and Education will allow the Webb County Sheriff's Office to utilize training courses that are needed for our law enforcement officials.
Solution: Seek authorization from the court to increase/carry over the budget for Training and Education.
Result: The Sheriff's Office will have funds available for Training and Education. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the following budget amendment (line item transfer) by increasing Fund #2736-4050-001-432001- Professional Services account in the amount of $4,968.56 from revenues received from the Drug Court Program Fees and Court Costs (Code of Crim. Proc. Art. 102.0178) that have been collected. These expenditures are allowable as costs for the "development and maintenance of the drug court programs operated within the county" as required under this code. [Requested by 406th District Court]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
2736-259700 |
Fund Balance |
$21,837.62 |
$4,968.56 |
$11,672.13 |
$6,703.57 |
To: |
2736-4050-001-432001 |
Professional Services |
$0.00 |
$4,968.56 |
$0.00 |
$4,968.56 |
Issue: Frequent Drug and Alcohol Testing is part of the 10-Key components of a Drug Court Program as indicated by the National Association for Drug Court Professionals Organization. Drug testing services are rendered to all participants of the Drug Court Program.
Solution: The Drug Court Program Fees allows expenditures to be utilized for services provided to the Drug Court Program, specifically Drug and Alcohol Testing services.
Result: Continue drug testing all participants for drug and alcohol to monitor abstinence and compliance while participating in the 406th Adult Drug Court Program. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within Grant funds. [Requested by Arnold Lozano, County Court at Law 2, DWI Court Program Project Director]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
2356-2070-003-410000 |
Payroll |
$107,000 |
$18,000 |
$105,039.20 |
$87,039.20 |
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2356-2070-003-422000 |
Fica |
$8,186 |
$1,377 |
$8,038.81 |
$6,661.81 |
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2356-2070-003-423000 |
Retirement |
$12,594 |
$2,119 |
$12,363.21 |
$10,224.21 |
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2356-2070-003-425000 |
Unemployment |
$888 |
$212 |
$873.10 |
$661.10 |
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2356-2070-003-426000 |
Worker's Comp. |
$716 |
$120 |
$702.86 |
$582.86 |
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2356-2070-003-459020 |
Other |
$5,176 |
$2,609 |
$5,176 |
$2,567 |
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$24,437 |
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To: |
2356-2070-003-421000 |
Insurance |
$14,820 |
$5,200 |
$14,435 |
$19,635 |
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2356-2070-003-432001 |
Professional Services |
$10,260 |
$12,500 |
$10,260 |
$22,760 |
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2356-2070-003-461000 |
Materials & Supplies |
$1000 |
$7 |
$1000 |
$1,007 |
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2356-2070-003-460021 |
Surveillance Supplies |
$0 |
$1,396 |
$0 |
$1,396 |
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2356-2070-003-460105 |
Minor Tools & Apps. |
$0 |
$5,334 |
$0 |
$5,334 |
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$24,437 |
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Issue: The DWI Court Program requires necessary equipment and supplies to operate for the remainder of the year, and to cover the new cost of the Case Manager position.
Solution: SAMHSA allows grantees to move funds where necessary without their prior approval, and with approval from the Auditor's Department, not to exceed 25% of the total budget. The total budget is $400,000, so exceeding 25% would be exceeding $100,000 in transfers. This item has been reviewed, and approved by the Auditor's Office.
Result: The DWI Court Program will be able to accomplish goals and operations of the program. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the following budget amendment for Grant Funds to carry over grant balances into new fiscal year (October 2018) for Fund 2469. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Sheriff; Account #2469]
Budget Sub-Category |
Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Amount |
End Bal. |
Sheriff Office: Peace Officers |
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2469-3010-001-413000 |
Overtime |
$663,725.31 |
$663,725.31 |
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2469-3010-001-422000 |
FICA County Share |
$50,775.64 |
$50,775.64 |
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2469-3010-001-423000 |
Retirement County Share |
$78,120.27 |
$78,120.27 |
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2469-3010-001-425000 |
Unemployment Tax |
$5,044.60 |
$5,044.60 |
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2469-3010-001-426000 |
Worker Compensation |
$11,615.33 |
$11,615.33 |
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2469-3010-001-441805 |
Internet Service |
$5.000.00 |
$5.000.00 |
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2469-3010-001-443000-090 |
Repairs & Maintenance Helicopter |
$5,525.00 |
$5,525.00 |
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2469-3010-001-443000-075 |
Repairs & Maintenance Vehicles (ATV) |
$2,499.01 |
$2,499.01 |
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2469-3010-001-443000-076 |
Repairs & Maintenance Skybox |
$9,000.00 |
$9,000.00 |
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2469-3010-001-443000-077 |
Repairs & Maintenance StrongWatch |
$19,000.00 |
$19,000.00 |
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2469-3010-001-443000-078 |
Repairs & Maintenance TerraHawk |
$17.68 |
$17.68 |
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2469-3010-001-462605 |
Fuel & Lubricants (Mileage) |
$46,448.03 |
$46,448.03 |
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2469-3010-001-462605-015 |
Fuel & Lubricants Dept (Helicopter) |
$6,000.00 |
$6,000.00 |
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$902,770.87 |
$902,770.87 |
Sheriff Office: Dispatchers |
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2469-4070-001-413000 |
Overtime |
$48,950.04 |
$48,950.04 |
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2469-4070-001-422000 |
FICA County Share |
$3,744.91 |
$3,744.91 |
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2469-4070-001-423000 |
Retirement County Share |
$5,761.66 |
$5,761.66 |
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2469-4070-001-425000 |
Unemployment Tax |
$371.83 |
$371.83 |
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2469-4070-001-426000 |
Worker Compensation |
$856.41 |
$856.41 |
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$59,684.85 |
$59,684.85 |
Constable, Precinct 1 |
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2469-3150-001-413000 |
Overtime |
$78,579.02 |
$78,579.02 |
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2469-3150-001-422000 |
FICA County Share |
$6,011.36 |
$6,011.36 |
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2469-3150-001-423000 |
Retirement County Share |
$9,249.08 |
$9,249.08 |
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2469-3150-001-425000 |
Unemployment Tax |
$596.95 |
$596.95 |
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2469-3150-001-426000 |
Worker Compensation |
$1,375.22 |
$1,375.22 |
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2469-3150-001-462605 |
Fuel & Lubricants (Mileage) |
$4,923.27 |
$4,923.27 |
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$100,734.9 |
$100,734.9 |
Constable, Precinct 2 |
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2469-3180-001-413000 |
Overtime |
$80,092.58 |
$80,092.58 |
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2469-3180-001-412010 |
Part Time Grant |
$9,797 |
$9,797 |
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2469-3180-001-422000 |
FICA County Share |
$6,876.12 |
$6,876.12 |
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2469-3180-001-423000 |
Retirement County Share |
$10,580.25 |
$10,580.25 |
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2469-3180-001-425000 |
Unemployment Tax |
$683.13 |
$683.13 |
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2469-3180-001-426000 |
Worker Compensation |
$1,573.50 |
$1,573.50 |
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2469-3180-001-462605 |
Fuel & Lubricants (Mileage) |
$3,866.78 |
$3,866.78 |
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$113,469.36 |
$113,469.36 |
Constable, Precinct 3 |
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2469-3160-001-413000 |
Overtime |
$47,964.22 |
$47,964.22 |
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2469-3160-001-422000 |
FICA County Share |
$3,668.93 |
$3,668.93 |
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2469-3160-001-423000 |
Retirement County Share |
$5,645.30 |
$5,645.30 |
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2469-3160-001-425000 |
Unemployment Tax |
$364.98 |
$364.98 |
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2469-3160-001-426000 |
Worker Compensation |
$839.63 |
$839.63 |
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2469-3160-001-462605 |
Fuel & Lubricants (Mileage) |
$7,779.03 |
$7,779.03 |
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$66,262.09 |
$66,262.09 |
Constable, Precinct 4 |
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2469-3170-001-413000 |
Overtime |
$82,466.78 |
$82,466.78 |
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2469-3170-001-422000 |
FICA County Share |
$6,308.75 |
$6,308.75 |
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2469-3170-001-423000 |
Retirement County Share |
$9,706.40 |
$9,706.40 |
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2469-3170-001-425000 |
Unemployment Tax |
$626.53 |
$626.53 |
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2469-3170-001-426000 |
Worker Compensation |
$1,443.11 |
$1,443.11 |
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2469-3170-001-462605 |
Fuel & Lubricants (Mileage) |
$18,000 |
$18,000 |
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$118,551.57 |
$118,551.57 |
Sheriff's Office: M&A |
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2469-5150-001-413000 |
Overtime |
$3,868.26 |
$3,868.26 |
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2469-5150-001-422000 |
FICA County Share |
$295.50 |
$295.50 |
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2469-5150-001-423000 |
Retirement County Share |
$455.04 |
$455.04 |
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2469-5150-001-425000 |
Unemployment Tax |
$29.02 |
$29.02 |
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2469-5150-001-426000 |
Worker Compensation |
$67.48 |
$67.48 |
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$4,715.30 |
$4,715.30 |
Total Expenditures |
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$1,366,188.94 |
$1,366,188.94 |
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Total Revenue |
2469-3010-330300 |
Grant Revenue |
$1,366,188.94 |
$1,366,188.94 |
Issue: Year end balances must be carried over and entered into the system in order to continue the availability of these grant funds.
Solution: Commissioner's Court authorization for a Budget Amendment in order to carry over year end balances for the grant.
Result: Continued availability of grant funds for Sheriff's Office and Offices of the Constables, Pct. 1-4. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within 2013 Bond Series (funds: Capital Outlay & Interest Income to fund: Juvenile Drug Rehab & Deox 2013); and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Auditor's Office]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
3190-7220-001-470000 |
Capital Outlay Series 2013 |
$114,584 |
$11,649.18 |
$38,665.00 |
$27,016.20 |
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3200-259700 |
Interest IncomeSeries 2013 |
$0.00 |
$31,533.07 |
$31,533.07 |
$0.00 |
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$43,182.25 |
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To: |
3140-2450-001-470000-030 |
Juvenile Drug Rehab & Detox 2013 |
$127,509 |
$43,182.25 |
$127,509.00 |
$170,691.25 |
Issue: Funding needed to cover architectural expenses for the Webb County Youth Village Rehabilitation Center. Inrease Juvenile Drug Rehab & Detox Series 2013 fund budget.
Solution: Transfer out from funds 3200 & 3190 to transfer in fund 3140 to approriate expenditures to be used for the purpose of the Webb County Youth Village Rehabilitation Center expenditues.
Result: There will be sufficient funds in the account to pay architectural expenses. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within Grant funds. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Head Start Director]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
2357-5200-531-410000 |
Payroll Costs |
$89,704.42 |
$89,704.42 |
$0.00 |
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2357-5200-531-422000 |
FICA County Share |
$13,044.70 |
$33,420.18 |
$20,375.48 |
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$102,749.12 |
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To: |
2357-5150-531-410000 |
Payroll Cost |
$34,852.47 |
$(34,852.47) |
0.00 |
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2357-5150-531-421000 |
Health Life Insurance |
$11,222.01 |
$(11,222.01) |
0.00 |
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2357-5150-531-422000 |
FICA County Share |
$1,714.32 |
$(1,714.32) |
0.00 |
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2357-5150-531-423000 |
Retirement County Share |
$7,127.93 |
$(7,127.93) |
0.00 |
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2357-5150-531-426000 |
Worker Compensation |
$311.67 |
$(311.68) |
0.00 |
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2357-5200-531-421000 |
Health Life Insureance |
$38,356.32 |
$(38,356.32) |
0.00 |
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2357-5200-531-423000 |
Retirement Count Share |
$5,948.11 |
$(5,948.11) |
0.00 |
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2357-5200-531-426000 |
Worker Compensation |
$3,216.28 |
$(3,216.28) |
0.00 |
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$102,749.12 |
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Early Head Start |
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From: |
2361-5200-531-410000 |
Payroll Costs |
$1,570.40 |
$82,095.34 |
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$1,570.40 |
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To: |
2361-5150-531-410000 |
Payroll Costs |
$209.50 |
$(209.50) |
0.00 |
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2361-5150-531-421000 |
Health Life Insurance |
$835.63 |
$(835.63) |
0.00 |
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2361-5150-531-422000 |
FICA County Share |
$26.67 |
$(26.67) |
0.00 |
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2361-5150-531-423000 |
Retirement County Share |
$486.37 |
*486.37) |
0.00 |
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2361-5150-531-426000 |
Worker Compensation |
$12.23 |
(12.23) |
0.00 |
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$1,570,40 |
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EHS CCP |
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From: |
2367-5150-531-410000 |
Payroll Costs |
$7,202.81 |
$7,202.81 |
0.00 |
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2367-5150-531-421000 |
Health Life Insurance |
$5,888.10 |
$5,888.10 |
0.00 |
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2367-5150-531-422000 |
FICA Couny Share |
$2,725.54 |
$2,725.54 |
0.00 |
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2367-5150-531-423000 |
Retirement County Share |
$3,621.75 |
$4,791.88 |
$1,170.13 |
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$19,438.20 |
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To: |
2367-5200-531-410000 |
Payroll Costs |
$14,228.40 |
$(14,228.40) |
0.00 |
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2367-5200-531-421000 |
Health Life Insurance |
$3,171.93 |
$(3,171.93) |
0.00 |
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2367-5200-531-422000 |
FICA County Share |
$504.61 |
$(504.61) |
0.00 |
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2367-5200-531-423000 |
Retirement County Share |
$1,533.26 |
$(1,533.26) |
0.00 |
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$19,438.20 |
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Issue: Need to reallocate funds to several payroll and fringe benefits accounts to close out the fiscal year.
Solution: Approve Line Item Transfer request.
Result: All accounts will be appropriately closed. |
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Discussion and possible action to ratify the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within Grant funds. [Requested by Javier Ramirez, CAA Director]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
2021-6360-521-441205 |
Utilities |
$17,000 |
$200 |
$15,474.08 |
$15,274.08 |
To: |
2021-6360-521-456005 |
Postage and Courier Services |
$0 |
$200 |
$0 |
$200.00 |
Issue: Funds needed for postage to send certified letters required by Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs related to Self-Help Center Environmental Clearance Amendment.
Solution: Ratify the Line Item Transfer to fund the postage line item.
Result: The Postage Line Item will be adequately funded. |
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Building Maintenance
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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 October 22, 2018.
Slot # |
Title |
Hourly Rate |
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2860 |
Groundskeeper |
$13.07 - 9/A |
Issue: Groundskeeper slot 2860 became vacant August 30, 2018.
Solution: Fill vacant slot.
Result: This action will allow Parks & Grounds department to continue to function efficiently and effectively. |
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Civil Legal Division |
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Discussion and possible action to approve a (6) month professional services contract for the performance period of (December 1, 2018 through May 31, 2019) with Sigifredo Gonzalez, Jr. to provide specialized training for law enforcement personnel, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §262.024 (a)(4), in an amount not to exceed $9,000.00 dollars to be paid at a rate of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) per month. Forfeiture funds will be utilized for the payment of services. Therefore, there will be no impact to the General Fund; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Account #2152-3010-001-432001 (Professional Services- Forfeiture Funds)]
Issue: Webb County Sheriff requests specialized law enforcement training and other law enforcement services.
Solution: Contract services to assist with specialized training for members of the Sheriff's Office.
Result: Secure recommendations on standard operating procedures, specialized training, and any other matters that pertain to the mission and goals of the Webb County Sheriff’s Office as directed and approved by the Webb County Sheriff. |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into a twelve (12) month (October 22, 2018 through September 30, 2019) 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, Webb County Constable, Precinct 4; Account # 1001-3170-001-443000-035 (Repairs and Maintenance Equipment)] |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into a Twenty Three (23) month (October 22, 2018 through September 21, 2020) Lease with Maintenance Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and Webb County for the Webb County Economic Development Department for a Toshiba E-Studio 3518A Digital Copier at a cost of Two Hundred Thirty Nine Dollars and Seventeen Cents ($239.17) per month and a total amount of Five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and Ninety-One Cents ($5,500.91) 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 James Flores, Director, Webb County Economic Development; Account #1001-6010-001-443000-035 (Repairs and Maintenance Equipment)] |
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Discussion and possible action to approve a Professional Services Contract for Engineering Services between Webb County and Porras-Nance Engineering pursuant to their proposal submitted in response to “RFQ 2018-005 GPS Utility Survey Engineering Services” for Water & Sewer Distibution System Mapping for the Rio Bravo/El Cenizo Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant, in the amount of $78,000.00 and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Funding Source Water Account #7220-7270-001-432001 (2016 Bond Series, Wastewater Professional Services-Requested by Adrian Montemayor-Director/Webb County Utilities Dept.] |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into a One (1) Year (October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019) Independent Contractor Agreement between Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. and Webb County for software maintenance for the Planning Department at a total cost of Eight Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Three Dollars ($8,463.00) and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rhonda Tiffin, Planning Department; Account #2007-7020-001-457004] |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into a Twelve (12) month (December 04, 2018 through November 30, 2019) Self-Service Storage Rental Agreement between South Meadow Self Storage and the Webb County for the Webb County Public Defender for a 10 x 20 Storage Unit (Space number 131) at a cost of ONE HUNDRED FORTY FIVE DOLLARS ($180.00) per month for a total amount of ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($1,450.00) over the term of the agreement paid in advance and receiving two (2) months free rent, and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Virginia Aranda, Webb County Public Defender; Acct. #1001-1130-001-444100 (Space Rental)] |
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Discussion and possible action to approve a commercial office space lease agreement amendment by and between 1802 Victoria, LLC., as Lessor and Webb County as Lessee, for use and occupancy by the Webb County Public Defender’s Office, to increase the square footage of the office space currently being rented from Lessor which will be increased from 3,216 sq. ft. to 3,466 sq. ft. , commencing October 1, 2018 thru September 30, 2020 increasing the monthly rental rate of $3,116.00 per month to $3,366.00. Said property, 3,466 sq. ft., being described as Lot One (1), Block One Hundred Sixty-Six (166), situated in the Western Division, City of Laredo, Webb County, Texas and commonly known as 1802 Victoria St., Laredo, Texas 78040, subject to annual budgetary appropriations, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Virginia Aranda, Public Defender; Account #1001-1130-001-444100 (Space Rental) and Account #2702-2280-001-444100 (Space Rental)] |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into a Seven (7) month (October 1, 2018 through May 3, 2019) Non-Financial Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Laredo College (LC) and Webb County. This MOU provides an opportunity for LC Work-Study students to be employed at Webb County offices that will be fully paid by LC under the Texas Work-Study Program. Students will be allowed to work a total of 15 hours per week through the term of the MOU; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Dr. Pedro Alfaro, Administrator, Webb County Risk Management Department] |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into a Twenty Three (23) month (October 22, 2018 through September 21, 2020) Lease with Maintenance Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and Webb County for the Webb County Head Start Program for two (2) Lexmark XM1242 MFP Digital Copiers at a cost of Two Hundred One Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($201.36) per month and a total amount of Four Thousand Six Hundred Thirty One Dollars and Twenty-Eight Cents ($4,631.28) 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 Aliza Oliveros, Director, Webb County Head Start; Account #’s 2367-5190-531-444500 and 2367-5190-531-443000-035] |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into a twelve (12) month (October 22, 2018 through September 30, 2019) Maintenance Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and Webb County for the 406th District Court for a Lexmark XS466DE Printer/Scanner at a total cost of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) 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 Judge Oscar Hale, 406th District Court; Account #1001-2040-001-443000-035 (Repairs and Maintenance Equipment)] |
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Discussion and possible action to approve Professional Services Contract for Engineering Services and Materials Testing between Webb County and Howland Engineering pursuant to prior approval and award of “RFQ 2018-003 Materials Testing for Pueblo Nuevo Colonia Street Improvements Project” in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00, in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2254 (Professional and Consulting Services, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by James Flores, Economic Development Department Director; Funding Source: Texas Community Development Block Grant/Texas Dept. of Agriculture: Account #3521-7230-001-432001] |
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Discussion and possible action to approve a Professional Services Contract for Engineering/Surveying services between Webb County and Don Durden, Inc., d/b/a Civil Engineering Consultants (C.E.C.), pursuant to prior approval and award of “RFQ 2018-004 Survey Services for Pueblo Nuevo Colonia Street Improvements Project” in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00, in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2254 (Professional and Consulting Services and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by James Flores, Economic Development Department Director; Funding Source: Texas Community Development Block Grant/Texas Dept. of Agriculture - Account #3521-7230-001-432001] |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into a maintenance agreement (Agreement No. 1990969-2019 DIR-TSO-3937) between Appriss Safety and Webb County. The agreement is by and through the State of Texas, Department of Information Resources for products and related services with Appriss, Inc. and will provide appropriate maintenance to the software used with VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday Program). The renewal will provide services through August 31, 2019. The total cost of $28,546.78 will be paid by the Office of The Attorney General. There is no cash match, and authorizing the County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff, Account #2712-3010-001-443000-035] |
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Discussion and possible action to approve, and authorizing the County Judge to sign the following 2018-2019 Third Party Funding Agreements and any other matters incident thereto.
THIRD PARTY CONTRACTS GENERAL FUND |
HOTEL MOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX |
HEALTH & WELFARE-GENERAL FUND |
Sacred Heart Children's Home |
Webb County Heritage Foundaiton Inc. |
Laredo Animal Protective Society |
Boys and Girls Clubs of Laredo |
The Laredo Center for the Arts |
Ruth B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center |
Greater Laredo Development Foundation |
Laredo Chamber of Commerce |
Gateway Community Health Center, Inc. |
Border Area Nutrition Council |
Washington's Birthday Celebration Association |
Mercy Ministries of Laredo |
Laredo Crime Stoppers Inc. |
Border Olympics, Inc. |
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Laredo Regional Food Bank, Inc. |
Laredo Children's Museum DBA, Imaginarium of South Texas |
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Webb County Soil and Water Conservation District # 337 |
Society of Martha Washington |
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Bethany House of Laredo, Inc. |
Pincess Pohahontas Council Inc. of Laredo, Texas |
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South Texas Food Bank |
League of United Latin American Citizens-Lulac Concil #12 |
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Children's Advocacy Center of Laredo-Webb County k |
League of United Latin American Citizens-Lulac Council #7 |
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Literacy Volunteers of Laredo |
Laredo International Fair & Exposition |
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Casa de Misericordia |
Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame |
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Habitat for Humanity of Laredo Inc. |
Laredo Main Street El Centro de Laredo Farmers Market |
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Border Region MHMR Community Center DBA Border Region Behavioral Health Center |
Laredo Main Street JAMBOOZIE |
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Area Health Education Center of the Mid Rio Grande Border Area of Texas Inc. |
Special Olympics Texas-Area 21 Laredo |
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Communities in Schools of Laredo, Inc. |
USA Savate/Boxe Francaise & Canne de Combat Commission Inc. |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of a Fiscal Year 2019 Local Border Security Program (FY 19 LBSP) grant award in the amount of $135,000 from the Office of Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) as specifically developed, written, and submitted by and for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office for its peace officers’ overtime and applicable fringe benefits to provide enhanced border security in the Laredo/Webb County area, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any match; and, thus shall have no impact to the general fund. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Grant Account #352]
Issue: The State of Texas recognizes that border communities face urgent security challenges caused by increased activity from transnational organized criminal syndicates and their allies that are intensified by the fluidity of border crossings, heavy commercial activity, and interdependence of the international border communities’ economies. These socio-economic pressures place increased demands on law enforcement services and intensify the need for augmented public safety resources.
Solution: Grant award to provide enhanced border security in Laredo/Webb County in order to fulfill State of Texas local border security program objectives, including overtime (OT) resources to suppress, deter, and reduce border-related criminal activity in Texas.
Result: Enhanced/increased patrol and investigative capacity for certified peace officers working at the Webb County Sheriff’s Office. |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of a grant application and accept a grant award as developed, prepared, written, and submitted by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office to the State Farm Foundation for a grant the amount of $7,000 to provide challenge coins to citizens of the Laredo/Webb County community; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any cash match; and, thus, has no impact to the general fund. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff]
Issue: Due to recent and widely disseminated national, state, and local incidents between federal/state/local law enforcement personnel and the community members they are sworn to protect, citizens have recently grown wary of interactions with law enforcement officials, including routine traffic stops. The corrosive effect of these negative, highly publicized, and sometimes deadly interactions is a dangerous paradigm shift because public trust in law enforcement by citizens is a foundational principle by which law enforcement officials provide important safety measures and protections to the constituents within their jurisdiction.
Solution: Among other efforts and utilizing State Farm Foundation grant funds, develop/design, procure, and disseminate challenge coins to the citizens of the Laredo/Webb County area so that they may experience positive interactions with deputies from the Webb County Sheriff’s Office.
Result: Citizens of Webb County will be provided with a nice symbolic token and experience positive interactions with officers from the Webb County Sheriff’s Office. |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of a FY 2017 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Hiring Grant, in the amount of $1,281,601.00, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. Grant is for the hiring of fire department personnel and covers salary and fringe benefits; this grant requires a cash match of $796,670 over a three year period ending in 2022. Webb County cash match will be: Year 1=$173,189, Year 2=$173,189, and Year 3=$450,292.00. Matching funds have been identified by Budget Officers. 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 Ricardo Rangel, Fire & EMS Chief; Fund 2471]
Issue: Personnel needed for expansion of fire department in northwest Webb County, to be in NFPA compliance, and for safety of department personnel.
Solution: Accept the SAFER grant award applied for in spring 2018 for the purpose of hiring fire department personnel.
Result: Enhanced fire department services, including fire suppression, to deal with emergency incidents in a safe and coordinated manner. |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the Economic Development Department to develop and submit the 2019 Fund for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) General Assistance Grant application to the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand ($150,000.00) Dollars in grant funds for transportation services offered to Webb County veterans and their families and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents pertaining to this application. This grant does not require in-kind match commitment. All required documentation has been sent for review to the Economic Development Department, and the solicitation is compliant with Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. This action will have no impact on the General Fund. [Requested by David Garza, Veterans Service Office]
Issue: The current capacity of the Webb County Veterans Service Office, via the Veterans Transportation Assistance program, cannot afford for the transportation of veterans to out-of-town destinations to specialty hospitals and clinics frequently visited by local veterans.
Solution: An additional vehicle and auxiliary staff to allow for out-of-town travel are needed in order to fulfill the needs of the veterans in Webb County.
Result: The development and submission of a 2019 General Assistance Grant application to the Texas Veterans Commission for a one-year transportation program to transport veterans to specialty hospitals and clinics throughout South Texas. |
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Discussion and possible action to accept award for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the Program Year 2019, in the amount of ($557,470.00) FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY DOLLARS and the 2019 CSBG Community Action Plan (CAP) and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. Grant account# (2368-5150-330300). 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. [Requested by Javier Ramirez, CAA Director]
Issue: Intent to apply for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the program year 2019 in the amount of $557,470.00.
Solution: The Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) provides support services to eligible low-income residents of Webb County.
Result: These funds are intended to assist eligible Webb County residents to transition out of poverty. |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the Webb County Community Action Agency to create a new job position for a full-time Case Manager. The position shall be budgeted for 2019 grants and will be funded from Account #2368-5150-330300 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and account #2362-5150-330300 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP). Position will be 100% grant funded and there will be no impact to the general fund. The proposed position will be submitted for Civil Services review and approval. [Requested by Javier Ramirez, CAA Director]
Issue: Case Manager position is needed for the Transitioning Out of Poverty (TOP) program clients.
Solution: Fill a new job position to fit the needs of the CAA's Case Management functions and assists clients by determining program eligibility.
Result: Department will be operating under a new qualified, proactive Case Manager that will help alleviate workloads and create productivity within CAA in general. |
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