PUBLIC NOTICE
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE
1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040
APRIL 8, 2019
9:00 a.m.







 
             
CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE TANO E. TIJERINA, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE
 
1. Roll Call by Honorable Margie Ramirez-Ibarra, Webb County Clerk
 
2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation
 
3. Discussion and possible action for Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Reports (Auditor, Treasurer, Human Resources, Risk Management); and any other matters incident thereto.
 
4. Public Comment - This section provides the public the opportunity to address the Commissioners Court on any items on the Agenda. Members of the public wishing to participate must complete a Witness Card specifying which agenda item they wish to comment on. Each public member, individually or in a group, will be allowed a total of Three (3) minutes within which to make any/all public comments.
 
             
COURT TO DISCUSS AND ACT ON THE FOLLOWING:
 
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
 
5. Auditor
 
a.   Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) to carry over unobligated funds in the amount of $81,000.00 of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grant, Veterans Treatment Program No.TI026096-02. The intent is to carry over unused funds from year 2 to year 3 for qualified services to all program participants. Funds will be utilized for necessary expenses, including costs associated with SENTRY Cordant Forensic Solutions UA testing, DCCM case management software and other necessary services identified during the course of the remainder of the grant period, and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by 406th District Court]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount
From: 2352-2040-330300 Grant Revenue $81,000
       
To: 2352-2040-001-432001 Professional Services $22,970
  2352-2040-001-458000-005 Administrative Travel $10,000
  2352-2040-001-459020 Other Expenses $46,030
  2352-2040-001-461000 Materials & Supplies $  2,000

Issue: Additional funds are necessary to cover program expenses for year 3, including costs for UA testing and case management software.

Solution: By approving the carryover of unobligated funds from fiscal year 2 into fiscal year 3, the Veterans Treatment Program's operational accounts will have sufficient funds to cover all qualified expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Result: By utilizing these available funds, the Veterans Treatment Program will be able to cover all program expenses required for successful treatment of program participants.
 
b.   Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within Grant funds. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Fund #2469]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 2469-3010-001-413000 Overtime $663,725.31 $4,380.06 $111,542.24 $107,162.18
  2469-3010-001-422000 FICA County Share $50,775.64 $335.24 $8,533.80 $8,198.56
  2469-3010-001-423000 Retirement County Share $78,120.27 $1,261.16 $13,649.84 $12,388.68
  2469-3010-001-425000 Unemployment Tax $5,044.60 $246.34 $996.99 $750.65
  2469-4070-001-413000 Overtime $48,950.04 $355.08 $27,926.28 $27,571.20
  2469-4070-001-422000 FICA County Share $3,744.91 $27.01 $2,136.53 $2,109.52
  2469-4070-001-423000 Retirement County Share $5,761.66 $119.51 $3,307.11 $3,187.60
  2469-4070-001-425000 Unemployment Tax $371.83 $24.50 $217.76 $193.26
  2469-5150-001-413000 Overtime $3,868.26 $3.24 $160.00 $156.76
  2469-5150-001-423000 Retirement County Share $455.04 $0.50 $18.99 $18.49
        $6,752.64    
To: 2469-3010-001-426000 Worker Compensation $11,615.33 $6,222.80 ($3,007.37) $3,215.43
  2469-4070-001-426000 Worker Compensation $856.41 $526.10 $301.32 $827.42
  2469-5150-001-422000 FICA County Share $295.50 $0.52 $11.80 $12.32
  2469-5150-001-425000 Unemployment Tax $29.02 $0.39 $0.96 $1.35
  2469-5150-001-426000 Worker Compensation $67.48 $2.83 $2.15 $4.98
        $6,752.64    

Issue:  The Webb County Auditor's Office is requesting an adjustment due to several fringe benefits due to changing rates. 

Solution: Request a line item transfer.

Result: There will be sufficient funds within these fringe benefits.
 
c.   Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within Grant funds. [Requested by Adrian Cortez, Constable Pct. 3]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 2469-3160-001-413000 overtime $47,964.22 $345.61 $42,696.54 $42,350.93
  2469-3160-001-422000 FICA $3668.93 $25.82 $3265.99 $3,240.17
  2469-3160-001-423000 Retirement County share $5,645.30 $129.17 $5025.30 $4,896.13
  2469-3160-001-425000 Unemployment $364.98 $28.26 324.97 $296.71
        $528.86    
To: 2469-3160-001-426000 Worker Compensation $389.63 $528.86 $741.96 $1270.82

Issue: Funds in the workers compensation account are not enough for future wages in 2017 overtime (OPSG Grant) Fund 2469.

Solution: By approving line item transfers enough funds will be allocated for future wages.

Result: Enough funds will be available for future wages.
 
d.   Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within Grant funds. [Requested by Mike Villarreal, Constable Pct. 2]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 2469-3180-001-413000 Overtime $80,092.58 $598.59 $17,497.78 $16,899.19
  2469-3180-001-423000 Retirement County Share $10,580.25 $1,344.12 $3,298.03 $1,953.91
  2469-3180-001-425000 Unemployment Tax $683.13 $37.45 $217.10 $179.65
        $1,980.16    
To: 2469-3180-001-412010 Part Time Grant $9,797.00 $931.60 $7,760.75 $8,692.35
  2469-3180-001-422000 FICA County Share $6,876.12 $26.52 $1,931.89 $1,958.41
  2469-3180-001-426000 Worker Compensation $1,573.50 $1,022.04 $(253.48) $768.56
        $1,980.16    

Issue: Funds in the workers compensation account have been depleted, the Fica County Share will be short by the amount indicated above, and the Part Time Overtime is a being allocated funds that were initially allocated to fringe benefits but belonged in Part time overtime account.

Solution: By approving the transfer it will allow the department to finish the grant year without being in a deficit.

Result: The department will be able to complete the 2017 OPSG grant without having any account in deficit.
 
e.   Discussion with possible action to ratify, by Order, budget amendment (line item transfers) in the total amount of $961.69 to cover pending expenses for Worker's Compensation; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rudy Rodriguez, Constable Pct. 1]
 
  Account Name Account # Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: Overtime 2469-3150-001-413000 $78,579.02 $691.94 $33,677.13 $32,985.19
  FICA County Share 2469-3150-001-422000 $6,011.36 $52.67 $2,576.36 $$2,523.69
  Retirement County Share 2469-3150-001-423000 $9,249.08 $183.21 $3,996.66 $3,813.45
  Unemployment Tax 2469-3150-001-425000 $596.95 $33.87 $265.02 $231.15
        $961.69    
To: Worker Compensation 2469-3150-001-426000 $1,375.22 $961.69 $28.16 $989.85

Issue: Funding needed to cover storage of Worker's Compensation.

Solution: Transfer of funds/approval of budget amendments.

Result: Pending expenses will be covered.
 
f.   Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, a budget amendment of 11,372.50 to the Webb County Constable Pct. 3 State Forfeiture Fund form new proceeds received from the District Attorney's (Isidro "Chilo" Alaniz) Forfeiture Account. [Requested by Constable Adrian Cortez; Fund #2190 State Forfeiture]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Request Current End Bal.
From: 2190-3160-352200 State Forfeiture $11,372.50 $11,372.50 $0
           
To: 2190-3160-001-443000-075 Repairs & Maintenance $2,000.00 $0 $2,000.00
  2190-3160-001-456305 Uniforms $2,689.00 $0 $2,689.00
  2190-3160-001-461000 material & Supplies $6,683.50 $0 $6,683.50

Issue: New equitable shared funds have been awarded to the Constable Pct. 3 Department and may be spent after a budget for the expenditure of the proceeds has been submitted to the governing body.  The budget must be detailed and clearly define the categories of expenditure.

Solution:  Submit a budget to the Governing Body that clearly defines the categories of expenditures to be incurred with the new proceeds.

Result:  Constable Pct. 3 Department will add the new proceeds to its current budget to be utilize for law enforcement purposes.
 
6. Casa Blanca Golf Course
 
a.   Discussion and possible action to ratify, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) for the Casa Blanca Golf Course (Fund 7100) as approved by the Court on February 11, 2019:
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Request Date Budget Adj. #
From: 7100-6080-001-444001-025 Sods/Seeds $3,000 02/07/19 2019-00012477
  7100-6080-001-443000-160 Repairs & Maint- Barn $1,200 02/13/19 2019-00013464
  7100-6080-001-443000-165 Repairs & Maint- Tractor $1,000 02/13/19 2019-00013464
  7100-6080-001-444001-010 Fertilizers $6,000 02/15/19 2019-00013919
  7100-6080-001-444001-025 Sods/Seeds $2,500 03/18/19 2019-00018784
  7100-6080-001-444001-020 Sand/Gravel $1,000 03/18/19 2019-00018784
  7100-6130-001-457005-005 Reimbursable Labor $25,000 03/21/19 2019-00019378
  7100-6080-001-444001-010 Fertilizers $679.25 04/02/19 2019-00020898
  7100-6080-001-444001-025 Sods/Seeds $500 04/02/19 2019-00020898
  7100-6080-001-462605 Fuel & Lubricants $893.25 04/02/19 2019-00020898
    Total $41,772.50    
           
To: 7100-6130-001-458000 Administrative Travel $3,000 02/07/19 2019-00012477
  7100-6080-001-443000-155 Repairs & Main't- Irrigation $2,200 02/13/19 2019-00013464
  7100-6080-001-444001-005 Chemicals $6,000 02/15/19 2019-00013919
  7100-6130-001-458000 Administrative Travel $2,500 03/18/19 2019-00018784
  7100-6080-001-460105 Minor Tools & Apparatus $1,000 03/18/19 2019-00018784
  7100-6125-001-431001 Professional Services $20,000 03/21/19 2019-00019378
  7100-6130-001-458000 Administrative Travel $5,000 03/21/19 2019-00019378
  7100-6080-001-44400-020 Sand & Gravel $2,072.50 04/02/19 2019-00020898
    Total $41,772.50    

Issue: Funding needed for additional operational expenses.

Solution: Transfers will allow purchases to be completed.

Result: There will be sufficient funds in all budget line items to pay requested items.
 
7. Civil Legal Division
 
a.   Discussion and possible action to enter into a one year (March 8, 2019 through March 7, 2020) Maintenance Agreement between Smiths Detection and Webb County (Webb County Sheriff’s Department) for the maintenance of Two (2) X-ray machines Model Number HI-SCAN 6040ds (Serial Numbers 83400 and 83399) located at the Webb County Justice Building in the amount of Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy Four Dollars ($8,774.00); authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign any relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Sheriff Martin Cuellar; Account #1001-3190-001-443000-035 (Repair and Maintenance of Equipment)]
 
b.   Discussion and possible action to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Emergency Communications (effective on the date approved by the Webb County Commissioners Court) regarding the use and policy for certain radio frequencies by emergency response organizations in a joint effort to provide effective emergency radio communications frequencies by and between federal emergency agencies, state emergency agencies and Webb County to ensure interoperability enhancing community protection and response to emergencies; authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents related to this MOU and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Jorge L. Trevino, Jr. on behalf of the Webb County Sheriff’s Office]
 
c.   Discussion and possible action to authorize Webb County to execute an Order of Acceptance for the dedication of FIVE (5) Roadway Right-of-Way and/or Public Utility Easements out of Ranchitos Los Arcos Subdivision, for the purpose of acquiring these necessary easements by Webb County to perform road maintenance and improvements in order to facilitate transportation needs for residents including emergency medical services and school bus pickups for students, and for use, extension and/or provision of utility services; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Luis Perez Garcia, Webb County Engineer]
 
Ranchitos Los Arcos  
Property Grantor(s)
Lot 34 Jose G. Gonzalez, Jr., et al;
Lot 51 Khansaa A. Abdulateef
Lot 55 Renato Escamilla & Zamyre Rodriguez
Lot 58 Cesar E. Rios Miron & Ramiro Hinojosa, Jr.
Lot 77 Mario A. Cabello
 
d.   Discussion and possible action to enter into a One (1) year (April 11, 2019 through April 10, 2020) Amended Technology Assurance Plan (Preventative Maintenance Agreement) between Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC and the Webb County for the Public Information Office for maintenance on audio and video equipment at a cost of One Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty Six Dollars ($1,956.00) and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Larry Sanchez, Public Information Officer, Account #1001-1300-001-443000-030 (Repairs and Maintenance)]
 
e.   Discussion and possible action to enter into a Thirty Six (36) months (April 23, 2019 through April 22, 2022) Authorized Provider Agreement between Webb County and The American Red Cross for training courses for Head Start employees, members and/or clients at a total cost not to exceed THIRTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($13,000.00) and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents, and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Webb County Head Start Accounts #2357-5230-531-456205, 2367-5230-531-456205, and 2361-5230-531-456205 (Training and Education)]
 
f.   Discussion and possible action to enter into a Thirty Six (36) month (April 8, 2019 through April 7, 2022) Maintenance Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and Webb County for the Webb County Judicial Collections Office for a Lexmark XC4140 Copier at a total amount of Five Hundred Seventy Five Dollars and Twenty Eight Cents ($575.28) over the term of the agreement, subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Judicial Collections Office; Account #1001-1010-001-443000-035 (Repair and Maintenance Equipment)]
 
             
g.   Discussion and possible action to enter into an architectural services contract with Frank Architects Inc. for design and project oversight services for the County property located at 102 Farragut (former HEB Building) in the amount of Three Hundred Eighty-Seven Thousand Dollars ($387,000) and an additional Eight Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($8,600) for laser scanning/existing conditions; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant document and any matters incident thereto. [Expenditures associated with remodeling of the HEB Building are subject to reimbursement from future Certificate of Obligation proceeds 2019 C.O. Series]
 
8. Honorable Joe Lopez, 49th District Court Judge
 
a.   Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund:
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-2230-001-451051 Evaluation Services $22,000 $7,500 $14,300 $6,800
             
To: 1001-2230-001-451006 Expert Witness $4,250 $2,500 $0 $2,500
  1001-2230-001-451007 Investigation Expenditure $1,700 $5,000 $0 $5,000

Issue: Budgeted funding insufficient to cover expenses incurred by the courts.

Solution: Request to transfer funds from Evaluation Services to pay outstanding invoices.

Result: Sufficient funds to cover expenses.
 
9. Community Action Agency
 
a.   Discussion and possible action to approve conducting Category "B" Elections By Order, to fill current vacancies as per the Governing Regulations of the Advisory Board of the Webb County Community Action Agency. The Advisory Board shall be composed of membership that complies with the Community Services Block Grant- Texas Administrative Code Rule 5.215. Two Elections will be held. One in Thursday April 11, 2019 for a Representative and Alternate for Area X- El Cenizo Community Center located at 3519 Cecilia Lane from 9:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. The other Election will be held on Tuesday April 16, 2019 for a Representative and Alternate for Area III- El Cuatro in the Senior Citizen Home, 700 Juarez from 9:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m.

Issue: To hold Elections to fill current vacancies for Representative and Alternate for Area X- El Cenizo and Area III-- El Cuatro.

Solution: The Advisory Board shall be composed of membership that complies with the Community Services Block Grant- Texas Administrative Code Rule 5.215.

Result: Once the Election is held the CAA will comply with the Texas Administrative Code Rule 5.215.
 
b.   Discussion and possible action to accept a donation check from 2018 Reliant Energy Retail Services in the amount of $977.54. Reliant is to contribute additional funding to Webb County Community Action Agency in support of the 2018 Reliant CARE Program. The Webb County Community Action Agency will utilize these funds to assist qualified Reliant Energy Retail Services clients and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2923-5170-521-441210]

Issue: Webb County Community Action Agency received a check from Reliant Energy Retail Services in the amount of $977.54.

Solution: Webb County C.A.A. will utilize these funds to assist qualified Reliant Energy customers.

Result: The clients will be assisted to pay their utility assistance bills from this donation.
 
c.   Discussion and possible action to accept a donation check from Direct Energy/CPL Retail Energy/WTU Retail Energy Neighbor to Neighbor Program in the amount of $4,000.00. Webb County Community Action Agency will utilize these funds to assist qualified Direct Energy clients. Authorizing  the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2924-5170-521-441210]

Issue: Webb County CAA received a check from Direct Energy/CPL Retail Energy WTU Retail Energy Neighbor to Neighbor Program in the amount of $4,000.00.

Solution: Webb County CAA will utilize these funds to assist qualified Direct Energy clients.

Result: The clients will be assisted to pay their utility bills from this donation company.
 
d.   Discussion and possible action to approve the intradepartmental transfer of employees within the following slots with salary changes and allow for the posting and filling of the resulting vacant Slot #2054, effective April 8, 2019; subject upon the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines and any other matters incident thereto. El Aguila is a grant funded agency. No Impact to the General Fund.  [Requested by Roberto Martinez, CAA El Aguila Rural Transit Manager]
 
  Slot # Title Hourly Rate
From: 1129
Bus Driver 
 $11.81
To: 1125 Lead Driver II $14.36
       
From:  1556 Maintenance / Bus Driver  $11.25
To: 1129 Bus Driver  $11.81
       
From:  2054 Part-time Bus Driver  $10.00
To:  1556 Maintenance / Bus Driver  $11.25
       
To fill: 2054 Part-time Bus Driver  $10.00

Issue: Vacant Slot #1125 Lead Driver II is currently vacant.  

Solution: Promote employees from within the department. Post and fill resulting vacant slot.

Result:  Filling of slot and intradepartmental promotions will alleviate work overload.
 
10. Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney
 
a.   Discussion and possible action to approve the addition of a 2006 Ford F-250 VIN: IFTSW21P26EA63983, as part of the Webb County Attorney's Office fleet inventory, including but not limited to revising Webb County vehicle inventory to reflect this addition, provide the necessary insurance coverage; and any other matter incident thereto.

Issue: The County Attorney's Office is requesting to add this vehicle as part of its inventory to be used for official law enforcement purposes. It was obtained by Judicial Forfeiture at the 49th Judicial District court and was awarded to Webb County Attorney's Office.

Solution: Approve the addition of this vehicle as part of the Webb County Attorney's Office vehicle inventory.

Result: Utilization of this vehicle for law enforcement operations that will assist in identifying and dismantling organized crime within Webb County.
 
11. Honorable Hugo Martinez, County Court at Law 1 Judge
 
a.   Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund:
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-2060-001-462605 Fuel & Lubricants $700 $700 $700 $0
  1001-2060-001-443000-075 Repairs & Maint. Vehicle $800 $800 $800 $0
             
To: 1001-2060-001-46100 Materials & Supplies  $5,500 $1,500 $231 $1,731

Issue: Due to the purchase of furniture for Magistrate Judge the account will not have enough for future expenses (ie: paper, ink cartridges, etc) 

Solution: Approve a transfer so the remainder of the fiscal year will not be interrupted in any way. 

Result: We will have enough funds to purchase future anticipated supplies.
 
12. Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge
 
a.   Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) for the Annual Employee Luncheon scheduled for April 2019:
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Request Current End Bal.
From: 209250-075 Employee Flex Spending $7,000    
To: 1001-1020-001-461003 Goods for Public Events $7,000 $2,105.58 $7,105.58

Issue: Funding is needed to purchase items for the Annual County Employee Luncheon scheduled April, 2019.

Solution: Transfer will allow County Judge's staff to proceed with purchase orders.

Result: Purchase order will be processed.
 
             
13. Honorable Esther Degollado, District Clerk
 
a.   Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund:
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-2290-001-461000 Materials & Supplies $34,000 $80 $13,506.95 $13, 426.95
To: 1001-2290-001-444500 Equipment Rental $6,500 $80 $391.16 $471.16

Issue: Amount budgeted did not include sufficient funds to cover Toshiba contract.

Solution: The approval of funds will allow the department to pay the difference owed for Toshiba contract.

Result: The funds will be completed to pay Toshiba contract.
 
14. Honorable Raul Reyes, Treasurer
 
a.   Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund:
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-1250-001-461000 Materials & Supplies $15,000 $50 $10,908.68 $10,858.68
To: 1001-1250-001-464010 Dues & Memberships $300 $50 $150.00 $200.00

Issue: Need to cover payment for the Chief Deputy County Treasurer's Bond.

Solution: The Bond fee for the Chief Deputy County Treasurer will be covered.

Result: Chief Deputy County Treasurer will be Bonded.
 
15. Economic Development
 
a.   Discussion and possible action to ratify the submission of a fiscal year 2020 Local Border Security Program grant application as developed, written and submitted by Webb County Constable Pct. 3's office to the office of the Homeland Security Grant Division(HSGD) in the amount of $40,000 for peace officer's overtime and applicable fringe benefits to provide enhanced border security Webb County and Precinct 3 area, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. Grant does not require a 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 Adrian Cortez, Constable Pct. 3]

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 application to provide enhanced border security in 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 for certified peace officers working at Webb County Constable Pct. 3.
 
b.   Discussion and possible action to authorize the Webb County District Attorney's Office to submit an application to the Office of the Attorney General for an Other Victims Assistance Grant (OVAG); to designate the County Judge as the County’s Executive Officer and Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County's participation in this grant. The District Attorney's Office will utilize the grant to fund the position of Victims Coordinator for the Domestic Violence Unit. The amount of the funding request shall not exceed $42,000. There is no cash match requirement for this grant. All grant 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. Contract Term: September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020. [Requested by Isidro "Chilo" Alaniz, District Attorney; Fund #2714-2260]

Issue: This grant funds the position of the Webb County District Attorney's Victim Coordinator. The Coordinator works closely with prosecutors, investigators and counselors to meet the needs of crime victims including the following:

a) Assisting victims in completing applications with the Office of the Attorney General’s Crime Victims Compensation Fund.
b) Assisting families and victims of crime with information regarding the status and the legal process of their case.
c) Assessing and making immediate referrals to community agencies that provide needed services to victims of crime.
d) Providing crisis intervention to victims of crime and the non-offending parent. 
e) Serving as an advocate when cases are set for trial, providing a victim impact statement, and assisting in the completion of related documents.
f) Providing follow-up services, including reassurance and supportive listening to victims assisted in the Domestic Violence Unit.

Solution: Authorize the submission of the grant application as set forth above to ensure that the victims coordinator can continue to provide necessary services to victims of crime.

Result: The victims coordinator will continue to provide the services outlined above to victims of crime in Webb County.
 
c.   Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of a grant application as developed, coordinated, and submitted by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office for a Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) to the Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in the amount estimated at $84,000 for the salary and fringe benefits of a Crime Victim Advocate for a period of two (2) years;  and designating the Webb County Judge as the authorized official in all matters related to this grant; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any type of match. Thus, this proposed grant will have no impact on 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 Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff]

Issue: Victims of violent crime suffer significant financial duress, emotional trauma, and physical injuries. While the State of Texas has set up a system to compensate these victims for their expenses and financial losses due to death, disabling injuries, and emotional trauma utilizing collected court costs from convicted offenders, the victims often must navigate the complex state compensation system and extensively document their benefit eligibility while still under emotional and physical distress.

Solution: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office grant funded Crime Victim Advocate will offer critical support, facilitate/expedite  filling out detailed paperwork, will provide needed guidance through the bureaucratic process, and will deliver outreach/education to the local community. 

Result: Victims of violent crime in Webb County, including victims from special populations, such as children, youth, rural, colonia, monolingual, and elderly populations, will be provided with direct victim services, training, and outreach/education.
 
d.   Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize the Webb County Commissioners Court the appointment of Mr. James Flores as the Labor Standards Officer and Designation for Civil Rights Officer to the Texas Community Block Program #7218028 grant and authorize County Judge to sign all relevant documentation. This action will have no impact on the County's General Fund.

Issue: Labor Standard & Civil Rights Officer must be appointed to be in compliance with funding agency requirements.

Solution: Appointment will allow department to oversee the labor portion of the project and allow compliance of fair housing and equal opportunity activities with contract.

Result: Economic Development Department will assure compliance with requirements from funding agency.
 
e.   Discussion and possible action to approve Resolution regarding various compliance matters required by the Texas Department of Agriculture Texas Community Development Block Grant #7218028 and authorize County Judge to sign all relevant documentation. This action will have no impact on the County's General Fund.

Issue: Civil Rights and other compliance requirements must be implemented by Webb County to be in compliance with grand funding agency program requirements.

Solution: Civil Rights must be implemented and will allow compliance of Citizen Participation Planned Grievance Procedures; Section 3 Policy; Code of Conduct; Limited English Proficiency; Excessive Force Policy; Section 504 Policy; and Fair Housing Policy.

Result: Economic Development Department will assure compliance with requirements from funding agency.
 
16. Elections
 
a.   Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund:
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-1110-001-461000 Materials & Supplies $6,000 $3,000 $5,490.04 $2,490.04
To: 1001-1110-001-456005 Postage & Courier Service $10,000 $3,000 $0.0 $3,000

Issue: There is a $0.0 balance on Postage & Courier account. This line item transfer will be able to pay for the shipping & handling of all the mass mail outs that will be sent out this December 2019, current and new voter registration certificates, and any other voter notices required by the Secretary of State.

Solution: Line item transfer for $3,000.

Result: Transfer $3,000 into Postage & Courier account to cover deficit and future expenses.
 
17. Fire Suppression & EMS Services
 
a.   Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund:
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-3140-001-431009 Stipends $50,000 $23,000 $46,450.00 $23,450.00
             
To: 1001-3140-001-443000-075 Vehicle Maintenance $25,000 $20,000 $1,142.04 $21,142.04
  1001-3140-001-458000 Administrative Travel $1,750 $3,000 $62.00 $3,062.00

Issue: Transfer of funds, $10,000.00 to supplement the capital outlay account purchase, installation, and repairs of two brush truck pumps, units 5804 and 5816 are 9 and 13 years old respectively. Also $10,000.00 for repair and maintenance line item, because fiscal year balance has been exhausted due to extensive repairs on units; incidentals may still arise through the remainder of the fiscal year. Additionally, $3,000.00 in travel funds needed for lodging and meals of fire personnel at TEEX Municipal Fire School training in July, department is planning to grant fund tuition for this training.

Solution: Transfer stipend line item funds that have not been utilized to repairs & maintenance of vehicles to repair pumps on units and cover unanticipated vehicle costs, and add funds to the travel line item.

Result: Properly functioning units, ready to assist in times of need, and properly trained personnel ready to man those units.
 
             
18. Human Resources
 
a.   Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund:
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-1230-001-443000-110 Repairs & Maint. Software $16,500 $1,970 $5,654.56 $3,684.56
To: 1001-1230-001-460105 Minor Tools & Apparatus $2,000 $1,970 $2,000.00 $3,970.00

Issue: The Payroll Department is in need of upgrading and replacing two (2) computers.

Solution: Approved line item transfer.

Result: Payroll Department will continue to perform operational tasks more efficiently and effectively.
 
19. Planning & Physical Development
 
a.   Discussion and possible action to issue a “Certificate of Compliance with Plat Requirements” to authorize an electrical service connection pursuant to Section 232.029 (c)(2), Local Government Code., to the South half of Lot 21, Block 5, Colorado Acres Subdivision as further described in that deed recorded in Vol. 1199, Pgs. 713-714 of the Webb County Deed Records.. (ID 9551)
 
Issue: Item is a regulatory compliance issue regarding real property development provisions 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 electrical utility services.  If not approved, utility connection to property is prohibited.
 
             
20. Purchasing
 
a.   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 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 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.
 
b.   Discussion and possible action to approve payment for memberships of non-profit state associations as required by Local Government Code Section §89.002 for the County Judge's Office in the amount of Two Thousand Six Hundred ($2,600) to the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas and for County Court at Law #1 in the amount of One Hundred Sixty Five ($165.00) to the Texas Court Reporters Association. These annual membership fees will be added to the membership master list. [Requested by Judge Tano Tijerina, Account #1001-1020-001-464010 (Dues and Memberships), Judge Hugo Martinez (Dues and Memberships) Account #1001-2060-001-464010]
 
Issue: Local Government Code Section §89.002 requires that the Commissioners Court may spend, in the name of the county, money from the county's general fund for membership fees and dues of a nonprofit state association of counties if:
 
 (1)  a majority of the court votes to approve membership in the association;
 (2)  the association exists for the betterment of county government and the benefit of all county officials;
 (3)  the association is not affiliated with a labor organization;
 (4)  neither the association nor an employee of the association directly or indirectly influences or attempts to influence the outcome of any legislation pending before the legislature, except that this subdivision does not prevent a person from providing information for a member of the legislature or appearing before a legislative committee at the request of the committee or the member of the legislature;  and
 (5)  neither the association nor an employee of the association directly or indirectly contributes any money, services, or other valuable thing to a political campaign or endorses a candidate or group of candidates for public office.
 
Solution: Obtain court approval as required.
 
Result: Invoices for associations approved by the Court will be processed for payment.
 
c.   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 April 8, 2019.
 
Slot # Title Hourly Rate
 
2911 Administrative Clerk $13.07 - 9/A

Issue: Employee was promoted to Buyer position leaving a vacancy for the Administrative Clerk position.

Solution: Approve the posting of vacant slot to the general public.

Result: Fill position to continue operating efficiently.
 
21. Water Utilities
 
a.   Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the Water Utilities fund:
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 7200-7050-001-4456005 Repair & Main. Pumps & Motors $100,000 $45,000 $82,724 $37,724
  7200-7050-001-462605 Fuel & Lubricants $55,160 $29,000 $48,277 $19,277
  7200-7080-001-456005 Repair & Maint. Pumps & Motors $55,000 $30,000 $46,524 $16,524
        $104,000    
             
To: 7200-7050-001-443000-020 Repair & Maint. Building $42,750 $20,000 $27,344 $47,344
  7200-7050-001-443000-035 Repair & Maint. Equipment $52,100 $45,000 $2,260 $47,260
  7200-7050-001-432001 Professional Services $2,500 $5,000 $2,310 $7,310
  7200-7050-001-455000 Printing & Supplies $5,100 $3,000 $2,101 $5,101
  7200-7050-001-441001 Telephone $3,730 $1,000 $2,235 $3,235
  7200-7080-001-443000-035 Repair & Maint. Equipment $33,400 $30,000 $1,710 $31,710
        104,000    

Issue:  Projected low balances in operational accounts for end of FY.  Repair and Maintenance needs regarding new projects such as the LED sign and Kiosk installation. Professional services required under rate study presentations.

Solution: Transfer of funds.

Result: Continue departments operation.
 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
Honorable Joe Lopez, 49th District Court Judge
 
22.   Discussion and possible action to approve the allocation of funds/slot to Department 2230 (General Judicial) for an Associate Judge/Magistrate as authorized by §54a Texas Government Code and §201 Texas Family Code, and any other matters incident thereto.
 
23.   Discussion and possible action to approve the allocation of funds from the restricted Law Library Fund (fund 2027) in order to fund the Webb County Self Help and Justice Center, a venue where pro se litigants will acquire the guidance needed to be able to efficiently and effectively file, maintain and finalize enforceable Original Petitions in Divorce proceedings and other similar actions, and any other matters incident thereto.
 
24.   Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund:
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-1130-001-4631007-010 Operational Reserve   $5,000    
To: 1001-2300-001-451147-005 Juror-Other Expenses 49th $5,000 $5,000 $144.98 $5,144.98

Issue: Due to number of trials this budget year we have exhausted budgeted funds in this line item.

Solution: Transfer funds to cover remaining budget year.

Result: Funding to cover meals, coffee, water for all juries for the remainder of budget year.
 
Economic Development
 
25.   Discussion and possible action to approve the 2019-2020 Third Party Application, set submission dates and deadlines for application of Third Party Funding; and any other matters incident thereto.

Issue: Third Party Applications must be submitted with ample time in order to review and approve/deny funding and prepare for the next fiscal year's budget.

Solution: Set date(s) to solicit Third Party Funding Applications in order to have enough time to review and approve/deny funding and prepare for next fiscal year's budget.

Result: Webb County shall provide Third Party Funding to eligible organizations that provide a purpose in the community.
 
26.   Discussion and possible action to accept the FY 2019 Regional Solid Waste Grants award and enter into an agreement-Contract No. 19-19-05, with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) South Texas Development Council, in the amount of Sixteen Thousand Dollars ($16,000.00) in grant funds and Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000.00) of In-Kind Services as part of a match towards the proposed Solid Waste Management Project for local enforcement equipment/ training/ education as part of enhancement/expansion of existing project in Webb County; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all pertinent contract documentation. The contract implementation schedule is projected to run from March 1, 2019 until July 31, 2019.
 
Issue: Rural areas of Webb County have been experiencing illegal dumping offenses.

Solution: Promote proper waste management habits among rural Webb County residents by means of code enforcement.

Result: The Planning Department will implement the proposed program and supervise by designating code enforcement officer to monitor/investigate areas through acquisition of video cameras which are to be installed at sites prone to illegal dumping and will also be rotated to at least 3 sites during the program year.
 
Auditor
 
27.   Discussion and possible action to amend the 2019 Capital Project budgets to the fiscal year end 2018 available balances by increasing the budget by $541,099.75 to accurately reflect the 2018 available balance. [Funds #3865-7420-001-474501-045 & 3865-7420-001-474501-050 (Campus Chiller Series 2016)]
 
Issue: Capital Project budgets require the correct available balances for 2019 and a payment in the amount of $541,099.75 was transferred from September 2018 to October 2018 and not reflected in the fund balance.

Solution: Correct the fund balance for Fund 3865 budget and have the appropriate funding to perform their intended purpose.
 
Result: With these budget amendments, the Capital Project budgets will have the correct available balances.
 
28.   Discussion and possible action to amend the 2019 Local Provider Participation Fund budget to the fiscal year end 2018 available balances by decreasing the budget by $13,885,689.83 to accurately reflect the 2019 available balance. [Fund #2001]

Issue: Local Provider Participation Fund budget require the correct available balances for 2019 and a payment in the amount of $13,885,689.83 was transferred from Fiscal Year 2019 to Fiscal Year 2018.

Solution: Correct the fund balance for Fund 2001 budget and have the appropriate funding to perform their intended purpose.
 
Result: With these budget amendments, the Local Provider Participation Fund budget will have the correct available balances.
 
Business Office
 
29.   Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) to complete pending capital projects previously approved by the Court on August 13, 2018:
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-1130-001-431007-010 Operational Reserve $75,500 $372,325.04 $296,825.04
To: 1001-1130-001-470000 Capital Outlay $75,500 $(44,492.58) $31,007.42

Issue: The end of year audit and closing of the books effected the encumbrance for All in Construction purchase order and several other pending purchases that have not been completed during to shortfall.

Solution: Transfer will cover the deficit, and all pending purchase order to be completed.

Result: These pending capital projects will be funded and completed.
 
Purchasing
 
30.   Discussion and possible action to reject all overbids submitted for Invitation To Bid 2019-001 "Pueblo Nuevo Street Improvements" and authorize the Purchasing Agent to resolicit for bids in order to comply with TXCDBG Grant Procurement Guidelines. [Economic Development; TXCDBG Grant #7217491; Account #3521-7230-001-470000 (Capital Outlay)]

Issue: TDA (Grantor) advised to reject all bids and resolicit due to bids exceeding the allowable grant budget.

Solution: The Purchasing Agent will resolicit for bids utilizing a revised scope of work in order to stay within the allowable grant budget.

Result: Secure new bids in order to proceed with grant funded roadway improvements.
 
31.   Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of Commercial Grade, Type “A”, Grade 1-2 (Limestone Base) road material from Martin Marietta (State Contract #748-S1) for Texas Department of Transportation approved road projects for Webb County for a total not to exceed budgeted amounts as approved by Commissioners Court and in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program, Sections 271.101, 271.102 (Cooperative Purchasing Participation) and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #3720-7230-001-470000]

Issue: Webb County is currently awaiting approval from the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) on a revised scope of work for  County road improvements that qualify under the CTIP State Grant. TXDOT has issued an extension to complete project within 18 months. 

Solution: After official award by TXDOT a purchase order will be issued for approved quantities utilizing a state cooperative vendor.

Result: Finalize all approved County road improvements.
 
32.   Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to seek competitive price proposals from vendors with cooperative state contracts for the replacement or repair of Webb County elevators and to secure a recommended capital planning schedule to modernize elevators performance and reliability for a total not to exceed budgeted amounts as approved by Commissioners Court and in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program, Sections 271.101, 271.102 (Cooperative Purchasing Participation), and authorizing the County Judge to sign any relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto.

Issue:  Commissioners Court has authorized the issuance of Bond money to support the modernization of aging elevators in order to improve the performance and reliability of equipment used by the general public and county staff.

Solution: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to secure competitive proposals from elevator companies with cooperative contracts and secure best pricing and a recommended capital planning replacement schedule.

Results: Program the modernization of county elevators based on the capital planning schedule recommendation, utilizing best price and not to exceed approved funding as directed by Commissioners Court.
 
Budget Officers
 
33.   Discussion regarding Publication of Notice of Intent to Issue Certificates of Obligation and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Bond Counsel]
 
Commissioners Court Administrator
 
34.   Discussion and possible action to change the venue of the regularly scheduled Commissioners Court meeting of April 23, 2019 from Webb County Courthouse, 1000 Houston Street, Laredo, Texas to Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts, 2102 E. Lyon St, Laredo, Texas; and any other matters incident thereto.
 
35.   Discussion and possible action to approve a Resolution supporting SB 1496, introduced by Texas State Senator Judith Zaffirini, District 21, calling for the creation and funding of a pilot study conducted by the Texas Water Development Board and providing for hydrologic and water quality monitoring, characterization, and modeling of the Rio Grande watershed in Webb County and Zapata County as a means to improve the state of the Rio Grande River which serves as the sole source of drinking water for the City of Laredo and millions of people in South Texas. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]
 
Honorable Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 2
 
36.   Discussion and possible action to include the following colonias located on Hwy. 359 to the Clean-Up Campaign, scheduled to begin on Tuesday, April 23, 2019:  Old Milwaukee, D-5 Acres, Tanquecitos I and II and Laredo Ranchettes, to authorize the utilization of Road and Bridge Department  manpower and equipment, and any matters incident thereto.
 
37.   Status report from Planning Department staff regarding EDAP eligible lots that have been denied services by the City Utilities Department, with discussion and possible action to direct the Planning Department and Civil Legal division to investigate the issue with the City of Laredo, and any matters incident thereto.
 
Honorable John C. Galo, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 3
 
38.   Discussion and possible action to submit a revised scope of work for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDot) County Transportation Infrastructure Fund (CTIF) Grant Program for the Espejo "Gates Project along with the Priority List for Espejo Gates; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any matters incident thereto.
 
39.   Discussion and possible action to approve a management agreement with Laredo International Fair and Exposition, Inc. (LIFE Inc.) for the Webb County Fairgrounds (a/k/a LIFE Downs); approve a standard form of lease agreement and standard policies and procedures  for the fairgrounds and facilities; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant document and any matters incident thereto.
 
40.   Status report on Ranchitos Las Lomas Sub-Division project for the public purpose of constructing an emergency evacuation and access route including, but not limited to, road and drainage improvements, channelization, channel crossing structures, and any associated improvement thereto with discussion and possible action, and authorize the County Judge to execute any and all documents; and any other matters incident thereto.
 
41.   Discussion and possible action to adopt a resolution in support of the Texas Legislature restoring and sustaining funding for the UT Health San Antonio Regional Campus in Laredo, Texas and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents, and any other matters incident thereto.
 
             
Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge
 
42.   Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Request for Qualifications for Construction Audit and Project Management Services for the Webb County Fairgrounds and Exposition Center Project to provide assistance and oversight of contractual obligations of the CMAR contractor, to include but not limited to reviewing and recommending a guaranteed maximum price, audits all payment applications and related project costs to include progress reports to Commissioners Court throughout the duration of the project.

Issue:  To ensure that all project related costs are in line with construction contract requirements Webb County is seeking qualified firms that can provide construction auditing and project management services.

Solution: Authorize the solicitation of interested firms to provide requested services to set expectations from all parties (Owner, Architect, CMAR Contractor) early in the process to limit potential conflicts and disputes during the course of the construction process.

Result: Secure proposals from qualified firms for consideration of award by Commissioners Court.
 
43.   Discussion and possible action to appoint Purchasing Board members from Commissioners Court by majority vote in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, Sub-Chapter B. Purchasing Agents (a).

Issue: The Local Government Code allows a Commissioners Court to appoint up to 2 Court members by majority vote to the Purchasing Board of a County.

Solution: By majority vote up to 2 commissioners court members may serve on the Purchasing Board.

Result: Selected member(s) of the Court will provide representation on the Webb County Purchasing Board.
 
Presentations
 
44.   Discussion and possible action to proclaim the month of April, 2019 as National County Government Month in Webb County, Texas. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]
 
45.   Discussion and possible action to recognize April 2019 as Month of the Military Child in Webb County to remember children's roles in strengthening the military family and pay tribute to their sacrifices and courage. [Requested by Cindy Liendo, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4]
 
46.   Presentation of Certificates of Achievement to the "Miss Celebrations USA Pageantry" contestants who participated in the National Miss Celebrations Pageant in Orlando, Florida and the Miss Celebrations USA Pageant in Corpus Christi, Texas in March, 2019. [Requested by Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2]

The following Laredo girls were crowned:
-  Ana Regina Guerra - Miss Celebrations Runway Queen;
-  Yareli Quiroga - National Petite Celebrations USA:
- Selina Hernandez - National Junior Miss Celebrations USA
- Elizabeth Bausmann - Celebrations National Royal Ambassador.
 
47.   Presentation of Certificates of Achievement to the United South Middle School Junior Silver Steppers who won the POWER DANCE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP on March 9-10, 2019 in Galveston, Texas. [Requested by Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2]


JUNIOR SILVER STEPPERS are:
- Destiney Gonzalez
- Camila Lopez
- Luxandra Perales
- Ashley Alarcon
- McKaylee Benavidez
- Chelsea Castaneda
- Briseida Galarza
- Ashley Garcia
- Mia Lozano
- Maria Sepulveda
- Annisa Rodriguez
- Leah Garcia
- Gabriela Veliz
- Anna Segovia
- Kaila Gonzalez
 
48.   Presentation of Certificates of Achievement to the United South Middle School Cheerleaders on winning 1st place in their division and a Grand Championship in the Midwest Cheer and Dance (MCDA) Competition in March in San Antonio, Texas. [Requested by Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2]

USMS CHEERLEADERS are:
- Daniela Granados
- Cassi Santos
- Nelssy Hinojosa
- Julieta Almendariz
- Brisa Duarta
- Christina Sanchez
- Celyssa Ruiz
- Ana Ruby Nunez
- Trinity Perez
- Clarissa Velasquez
- Katherine Jones
SPONSOR:  Jennifer Benavides
 
49.   Discussion and possible action to proclaim the month of April, 2019 as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in Webb County. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]
 
50.   Proclamation of April 2019 as National Volunteer Appreciation month in Webb County to recognize the numerous volunteers within our county for their passion and commitment to this community. [Requested by Cindy Liendo, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4]
 
51. Communications
 
52. Adjourn
 
           
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The Webb County Commissioners Court hereby reserves the right to go into closed session at any time during this public meeting, if such is requested by the County Attorney or other legal counsel for the County, pursuant to his or her duty under Section 551.071(2) of the Government Code, to consult privately with his or her client on an item on the agenda, or on a matter arising out of such item.

 
DISABILITY ACCESS STATEMENT
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aid of service such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, or need large print are requested to contact the court administrator at (956) 523-4622.

DATED THIS  _____ DAY OF APRIL, 2019


By: ______________________________
Melinda Mata
Court Administrator

 
 CERTIFICATION OF NOTICE AND POSTING
 

I, the undersigned, County Clerk, do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the Webb County Commissioners Court, is a true and correct copy of said notice, and that I posted a true and correct copy of said notice on the bulletin board at the Courthouse door of Webb County, Texas, at a place readily accessible to the general public at all times on the ____ day of April, 2019 and said notice remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.

DATED THIS ______ DAY OF APRIL, 2019

MARGIE RAMIREZ IBARRA, COUNTY CLERK, WEBB COUNTY, TEXAS


BY: ______________________________________________
      Margie Ramirez-Ibarra, County Clerk