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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, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within Grant funds. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Head Start Director]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
2357-5190-531-460028 |
Janitorial Supplies |
$35,000 |
$10,000 |
$26,254.51 |
$16,254.51 |
To: |
2357-5190-531-443000-020 |
Repairs/Maint. Bldg |
$41,510 |
$10,000 |
$2,288.15 |
$12,288.15 |
Issue: Funds are needed in the Building Maintenance line item. Funds are available in the Janitorial Supplies line item.
Solution: Approve line item transfer request.
Result: Funds will be available in the Building Maintenance line item. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within Grant funds for CAA - El Aguila Rural Transportation. [Requested by Community Action Agency]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
2661-7100-521-432001 |
Professional Services |
$150 |
$130 |
$200.00 |
$70.00 |
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To: |
2661-7100-521-42500 |
Unemployment Tax |
$762 |
$80 |
$228.06 |
$309.06 |
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2661-7100-521-42600 |
Worker Compensation |
$100 |
$50 |
($2.72) |
$47.28 |
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$130 |
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Issue: El Aguila Rural Transit is requesting line item transfers to correct a negative balance in Workers Compensation and to avoid a negative balance in Unemployment Tax.
Solution: Approve requested line item transfers.
Result: There will be sufficient funds in all budget line items which will allow for continuation of transportation services to the rural areas of Webb County. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within Grant funds. [Requested by Isidro "Chilo" Alaniz, District Attorney]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
2714-2260-001-423000 |
Retirement County Share |
$4,198 |
$188 |
$1,628 |
$1,440 |
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2714-2260-001-426000 |
Worker Compensation |
$241 |
$200 |
$205 |
$5 |
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$388 |
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To: |
2714-2260-001-426000 |
FICA County Share |
$1,298 |
$388 |
$-388 |
$0 |
Issue: Additional funds are needed in the FICA account to cover a deficit.
Solution: Create a line item transfer by moving funds from the Retirement and Worker Compensation accounts.
Result: The line item transfer will eliminate the deficit. |
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Discussion and possible action to ratify, by Order, a budget amendment to the District Attorney State forfeiture fund by increasing the expenditure budget by $10,000; said amount is available from seized funds pursuant to Chapter 18 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. [Requested by Isidro "Chilo" Alaniz, District Attorney; Fund #2161-2260]
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Account Name |
Account Number |
Amount |
From: |
Fund Balance Unreserved Undesignated |
2161-259700 |
$10,000 |
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To: |
Drug Free Campaign |
2161-2260-001-455501 |
$1,000 |
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Law Enforcement - Other |
2161-2260-001-457006 |
$1,500 |
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Minor Tools & Apparatus |
2161-2260-001-460105 |
$7,500 |
Issue: New proceeds under Chapter 18 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure have been awarded and may be spent by the attorney representing the State after a budget for the expenditure of the proceeds has been submitted to the Governing Body.
Solution: Submit a budget to the Governing Body that clearly list and defines the categories of expenditures.
Result: The attorney representing the State can utilize the new proceeds for the official use of his Office. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within Grant Funds. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Grant Fund #2595]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
2595-3010-001-410000 |
Payroll |
$20,000 |
$20,000 |
$20,000 |
-0- |
To: |
2595-3010-001-460105 |
Minor Tools & Apparatus |
-0- |
$20,000 |
-0- |
$20,000 |
Issue: Funds are no longer needed in payroll.
Solution: Transfer funds to be utilized for current needs.
Result: Funds will be utilized for needed equipment and supplies. |
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Budget Officers |
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Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer):
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
1001-1100-001-443000-365 |
Repairs & Maint.- Lifedowns |
$75,000 |
$37,100 |
$66,855.98 |
$29,755.98 |
To: |
2031-1010-001-441205 |
Utilities |
$0 |
$37,100 |
$0 |
$37,100.00 |
Issue: Operational expenditures for the remainder of the fiscal year are in the invoicing process for the Lifedown Fairgrounds. New fund and line items have been created, however, the funding has not been allocated.
Solution: Process line item transfer so that funding is available for requisitions and/or GRPs for operational expenses.
Result: Funding available for daily operational activity. |
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Casa Blanca Golf Course |
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Discussion and possible action to ratify, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the Golf Course fund:
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
7100-6080-001-462605 |
Fuel & Lubricants |
$8,906.75 |
$170.70 |
$4,712.66 |
$4,541.96 |
To: |
7100-6120-001-443000-035 |
Repairs & Maint. Equip. |
$27,124.68 |
$170.70 |
$127.50 |
$298.20 |
Issue: Funds are needed to purchase new battery mowers.
Solution: Transfer out from select accounts to provide room for purchase of batteries.
Result: There will be sufficient funds in all budget line items to pay requested items. |
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Discussion and possible action to ratify, by Order, the following budget amendments (line item transfers) within the Golf Course fund, and any other matters incident thereto.
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
7100-6080-001-444500 |
Equipment Rental |
$1,200 |
$1,200 |
$1,200 |
$0 |
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7100-6080-001-443000-135 |
Repairs & Main't- Clubhouse |
$1,000 |
$1,720.46 |
$1,720.46 |
$0 |
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7100-6080-001-460105 |
Minor Tools & Apparatus |
$2,400 |
$837.67 |
$1490.17 |
$652.50 |
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7100-6100-001-461000 |
Material & Supplies |
$4,000 |
$559 |
$559 |
$0 |
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7100-6130-001-454000 |
Advertising |
$1,997 |
$703.35 |
$1,482.32 |
$778.97 |
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7100-6120-001-443000-035 |
Repairs & Main't- Equipment |
$1,000 |
$624.68 |
$1,000 |
$375.32 |
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$5,645.16 |
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To: |
7100-6080-001-443000-155 |
Repairs & Main't- Equipment |
$8,000 |
$5,020.48 |
$396.52 |
$5,417 |
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7100-6080-001-443000-035 |
Repairs & Main't- Equipiment |
$26,500 |
$624.68 |
$279.54 |
$904.22 |
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$5,645.16 |
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Issue: Funds are needed for irrigation repair and equipment repairs immediately.
Solution: Transfer our for selected accounts to fund irrigation and equipment repair in the Golf Department.
Result: There will be sufficient funds in all budget line items to pay requested items. |
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Discussion and possible action to ratify, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the Golf Course funds:
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
7100-6120-001-460105 |
Minor Tools & Apparatus |
$69,289.39 |
$10,000 |
$10,957.06 |
$957.05 |
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To: |
7100-6120-001-463006-005 |
Food & Beverage COS Food |
$5,000 |
$8,000 |
$693.34 |
$8,693.34 |
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7100-6120-001-463006-010 |
Food & Beverage COS Non-
Alcoholic Bvgs. |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
$254.89 |
$2,254.89 |
Issue: Funds are needed to support further growth in Cost of Sales in the restaurant operation.
Solution: Transfer out from select accounts to provide room for cost of sales purchases.
Result: There will be sufficient funds in all budget line itesm to pay requested items. |
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Discussion and possible action to ratify, by Order, the following budget amendments (line item transfers) within the Golf Course fund:
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
7100-6090-001-443000-115 |
Repairs & Main't- Cart Barn |
$300 |
$125 |
$125 |
$0 |
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7100-6080-001-4601000 |
Materials & Supplies |
$300 |
$134.15 |
$177.40 |
$43.25 |
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$259.15 |
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To: |
7100-6080-001-460105 |
Minor Tools & Apparatus |
$2,400 |
$259.15 |
$518.35 |
$652.50 |
Issue: Funds are needed to purchase an actuator for maintenance.
Solution: Transfer our from selected accounts to purchase actuator by moving funds from the Cart Department to the Golf Department.
Result: There will be sufficient funds in all budget line items to pay requested items. |
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Civil Legal Division |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into a (1) one year forensic software license agreement with Oxygen Forensics for security access software keys beginning on (May 12, 2019 through May 12, 2020) for the quoted total amount of $2,399.00, subject to annual appropriations and available funds; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign any relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Sheriff; Account #1001-3010-001-443000-110]
Issue: The forensic software license agreement with Forensic Software is for the detection and collection of evidence due to criminal activity.
Solution: Purchase the security keys to keep the software up-to-date.
Result: Acquire the necessary support and maintenance of the Forensic License Software. |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize Webb County to execute an Order of Acceptance for the dedication of SEVEN (7) Roadway Right-of-Way and/or Public Utility Easements out of the Ranchitos Los Fresnos and Ranchitos Los Nopalitos Subdivisions, 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 Fresnos |
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Property |
Grantor(s) |
Lot 3 |
Jose Luis Trujillo & wf., Maria De Lourdes Trujillo |
Lot 4 |
Pedro Beltran& Maria O. Beltran |
Lot 7 |
Ramior Escamilla & Zamyre Rodriguez |
Ranchitos Los Nopalitos |
Grantor(s) |
Property |
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Lot 50 |
Juan Aguilar & wf., Cristina Aguilar |
Lot 52 |
Lucinda Martinez |
Lots 88 & 89 |
Antonio Gonzalez, Jr. & wf. Norma J. Gomez |
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Discussion and possible action to retain the law firm of Allison, Bass, and Magee, LLC to represent Webb County in Villarreal v. City of Laredo et al, Cause Number 5:19-cv-00048 in the Southern District Court, Laredo Division, subject to annual budget appropriation, authorizing the County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve a Non-Financial Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) and Webb County to provide Criminal Justice and Sociology students credit by completing 160 hours of internship work with Webb County. The term of the MOU will be for the scholastic year 2019-2020, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into a twelve month (12) month (April 5, 2019 through April 4, 2020) Maintenance Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and Webb County for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 for a Toshiba E-Studio 455 printer at a quarterly cost of Eighty Two Dollars and Fifty Cents ($82.50), and a total cost of Three Hundred Thirty Dollars ($330.00), subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Jose “Pepe” Salinas, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4; Account #1001-2180-001-443000-035] |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into a twelve (12) month (April 12, 2019 through April 11, 2020) Service Agreement between Rochester Armored Car Co., Inc. and Webb County for the Webb County Tax Office for armored car services for bank deposits at a total amount not to exceed of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) 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 the Webb County Tax Office; Account #1001-1320-001-456005] |
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Honorable Jesse Gonzalez, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1 |
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Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund:
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
1001-1030-001-443000-035 |
Repairs & Maint. Equipment |
$500 |
$500 |
$500 |
$0 |
To: |
1001-1030-001-461000 |
Materials & Supplies |
$5,000 |
$500 |
$186.60 |
$686.60 |
Issue: Current account funds have been exhausted and department is in need of additional office supplies for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Solution: Process line item transfer to continue with purchase of material.
Result: Fully supplied office for daily operational activity. |
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Honorable Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 2 |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the development and submission of a Memorandum of Contract Agreement between The Meals for Vets – a grant under the Texas Veterans Commission and The Webb County Community Action Agency Meals on Wheels program acting as “Provider” to provide home-delivered meals to veterans under 60 years old, and who do not qualify under The Meals on Wheels Program eligibility standards, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign any relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto.
Issue: There are a significant number of veterans who are battling hunger and need assistance by providing a daily, nutritious home-delivered meal
Solution: To authorize the development and submission of a Memorandum of Contract Agreement between The Meals for Vets – a grant under the Texas Veterans Commission and The Webb County Community Action Agency Meals on Wheels program
Result: A home-delivered meal will be provided to qualified veterans under 60 years of age. |
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Economic Development |
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Discussion and possible action to execute Project Grant Agreement 5339- D- 2019- WEBB CO- 00013 with the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation; wherein Webb County Community Action Agency El Aguila Rural Transportation accepts a grant in the amount of EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS ($84,000.00). This grant does not require any County Match. Webb County CAA El Aguila Rural Transportation requests permission to authorize purchasing agent to purchase one (1) bus in the amount of EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS ($84,000.00). All required documentation has been sent for review and the solicitation is compliant with Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. No Impact to the General Fund. [Requested by Community Action Agency]
Issue: El Aguila Rural Transportation is a grant funded agency. Our current fleet is aged and has high maintenace and repair costs. 5339 Discretionary Grant has been awarded to our agency towards the purchase of a new bus.
Solution: Acceptance of grant and authorization of payment by Purchasing Department to cover cost of one (1) new bus will ensure that Webb County El Aguila Rural Transportation can continue to operate a safe and reliable transportation service without the risk of any liability to Webb County and it's rural residents.
Result: El Aguila Rural Transportation will be able to provide continued, uninterrupted transportation service to the rural areas of Webb County. |
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Discussion and possible action for authorization to submit a budget amendment to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission (T.I.D.C.) for an increase in grant funds in the amount of $4,425.36 for year two of the grant funded Webb County Integrated Defense Project due to an increase in fringe benefits. This increase will impact the County’s cash match commitment by (40%)$1,770.14 (Account #1001-1160-001-463909-010 - Public Defender Integrated Defense Project) and the remaining 60% ($2,655.22)will be funded by T.I.D.C, effective October 1, 2019. [Requested by Virginia Aranda, Public Defender]
Issue: The projected increase in the cost of our health care coverage will increase the fringe benefits of our two grant funded positions in the amount of $4,425.36 for year two. Additional funds from T.I.D.C. and Webb County will be needed to cover this increase, and will be subject to the grant/cash match scale agreed to in the original grant. This budget amendment is being requested for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.
Solution: Request is being made for authorization to submit a budget amendment to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for an increase in grant funds to cover the additional cost of fringe benefits.
Result: The increase in funds will allow us to cover the fringe benefits for year two of the grant. |
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Discussion and possible action to submit the 2020 Webb County Resolution for year two of the Webb County Integrated Defense Project, and the 2020 Improvement Grant Program Intent to Submit Multi-year Grant Renewal to T.I.D.C. The renewal includes the additional $6,116.65 in which Webb County will provide 40% of that amount, and T.I.D.C. will provide 60%, effective October 1, 2019. [Requested by Virginia Aranda, Public Defender]
Issue: Amount awarded and approved for year two is $112,335.61 from T.I.D.C. (60%) and $74,890.40 from Webb County (40%). The $6,116.65 is in addition to the grant award. These additional funds will cover the increase in cost for fringe benefits for both positions, and the proposed salary increase for the Social Worker. The new amount for year two will be $116,005.60 from T.I.D.C. (60%) and $77,337.06 from Webb County (40%). Therefore, the new commitment for year two for Webb County will increase by $2,447.00 and $3,670.00 for T.I.D.C.
Solution: Allow to submit the grant renewal form and resolution for continuation of this grant funded program.
Result: Will be able to continue with the Webb County Integrated Defense Project. |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of a grant application completed and submitted by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office to the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for a State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) grant for reimbursement of costs already incurred for the incarceration of undocumented criminal aliens at the Webb County jail; 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, in fact, is a reimbursement of costs already incurred. 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: Although immigration matters, including illegal immigration, are constitutionally established as existing under the legal jurisdiction and regulation of the federal government, state prisons and local detention facilities, such as the Webb County jail, incurs significant costs incarcerating undocumented foreign aliens who commit crimes in the United States. This includes but is not limited to supervision, housing, feeding, clothing, any medical and transportation expenses, and other associated detention costs.
Solution: Grant application to obtain reimbursement of a small percentage of the incurred correctional officer salary costs associated with detaining undocumented criminal aliens who had at least one felony or two misdemeanor convictions for violations of state or local law and who were incarcerated at the Webb County jail for at least four (4) consecutive days during the reporting period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
Result: Webb County will be reimbursed by the federal government a limited percentage of the amount of its already incurred costs of detained foreign criminals incarcerated at the Webb County jail. |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Grant (HIDTA Program) from the Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy in the amount of $530,150 for the continued salary and fringe benefits of seven Task Force Investigators; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to act as the County’s Executive Officer and Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County’s participation in this grant. There is no cash match requirement for this grant; 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. Contract Term: January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2020. [Requested by Isidro "Chilo" Alaniz, District Attorney; Grant Fund 2592]
Issue: There is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in Laredo, Texas and that such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and welfare of the people of Texas.
Solution: Gather and report intelligence data relating to trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs. Conduct undercover operations and engage in other traditional methods of investigations.
Result: Disrupt the illicit drug traffic in Laredo by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations. |
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Discussion and possible action to execute Project Grant Agreement 5311- 2019- WEBB CO- 00073 with the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation; wherein Webb County Community Action Agency El Aguila Rural Transportation accepts a grant in the amount of TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY THREE DOLLARS ($282,323.00) with a County match in the amount of THIRTY EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY ONE DOLLARS ($38,291.00). All required documentation has been submitted for review and the solicitation is compliant with Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Community Action Agency; Account #2661- 5150- 337800]
Issue: El Aguila is a grant funded agency.
Solution: Execution of Federal Project Grant Agreement will benefit both administrative and operations expenses and allow for continued transportation services to the rural areas of Webb County.
Result: Continuation of services throughout the rural areas of Webb County. |
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Discussion and possible action to reapply for the Texas School Ready Comprehensive grant, effective August 1, 2019 through July 31, 2021, from the Children’s Learning Institute of the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in the amount of One Hundred Sixty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty dollars ($169,820); Grant funds at 100%, no impact on General Fund. Maintain the current employees in the two slots associated with this grant for a term of 210 and 220 days, respectfully, for each grant year and exempt the grant employees from accrual of annual leave; and authorizing the County Judge, as the County’s Executive Officer to act as the Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County’s participation in the Texas School Ready Grant. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Head Start Director]
Issue: Webb County has decided to move forward as a returning grantee for the Texas School Ready Comprehensive grant.
Solution: Webb County Commissioners Court will accept the participation in the Texas School Ready Comprehensive Project as a grantee.
Result: The Community of Webb County will not be denied participation in the Texas School Ready Project. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the acceptance of a Fiscal Year 2019 Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) grant award in the amount of $50,000 from the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife and as developed, coordinated, written, and submitted by the Webb County Sheriff's Office to provide educational outdoor recreational trips to Texas State Parks for the children of Laredo/Webb County; 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 requires a $40,020 in-kind match, which will be provided by the Webb County Sheriff's Office, its Community Affairs Division, its volunteers, and its community partners. 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] [Co-sponsored by Hon. Commissioner Jesse Gonzalez, Pct. 1]
Issue: The U.S. Census Bureau data released during October 2016 showed that the 2015 poverty rate for Laredo, Webb County, (listed at 32% in comparison to 16% for the State of Texas and 15% for the United States), ranked the second highest of all the metropolitan areas in the entire United States. Poverty, along with poor social skills and association with deviant peers, is among the most significant factors for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders in youth. Important protective factors to counter these risk factors include positive physical development; developing problem-solving skills/self-agency; engagement and connections with peers and athletics; presence of mentors and support for development of skills and interests; positive social norms; and opportunities for engagement within the community.
Solution: The Webb County Sheriff's Office grant award for a 2019 Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) will provide at-risk youth in Laredo/Webb County the opportunity to participate in outdoor recreational activities and visit Texas State Parks in order to facilitate their abilities to development pro-social skills, increase self-esteem/self-agency, engage in positive physical development, connect with positive peers, partake in outdoor athletics skills, receive mentorship and support for development of outdoor skills and interests, participate in positive social norms, and enjoy outdoor recreational opportunities that provide constructive engagement with role models/community members, including parents/chaperones, deputies and other employees of the Webb County Sheriff's Office, representatives of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and other civic leaders.
Result: At-risk youth in Laredo/Webb County will be able to participate in outdoor recreational activities at Texas State Parks, which will provide healthy lifestyle-related, fitness-correlated, pro-social, and safe alternatives to often sedentary, unhealthy, risky, and anti-social activities which many of these at-risk youth are more likely to engage in without the structured provision of such alternative outdoor recreational activities. |
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Discussion and possible action to accept a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $10,000.00 for the 2019 Click It Or Ticket Campaign, designating the Webb County Judge as the authorized official in all matters related to this grant, and any other matters incident thereto. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Mike Villarreal, Constable Pct. 2]
Issue: Texas Law requires drivers and passengers regardless of where they are seated in a vehicle to be secured by a safety belt or a safety seat for children under the age of 8, unless they are 4 feet 9 inches tall. However many drivers and passengers off all ages continue to ride in a motor vehicle without a safety belt or safety seat.
Solution: Constable Pct. 2 has been awarded a state grant so it can join forces with other State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies to aggressively enforce the seat belt laws in Web County.
Result: To increase occupant restraint use in all passenger vehicles and trucks by conducting an intense occupant protection enforcement and public information and education effort during the enforcement period. |
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Discussion and possible action for authorization to submit a budget amendment to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for an increase in grant funds for a salary increase request in the amount of $1,691.29 for the social worker position. This increase will impact the County’s cash match commitment by (40%) $676.52 (Account #1001-1160-001-463909-010 - Public Defender Integrated Defense Project) and the remaining 60% ($1,014.77) will be funded by T.I.D.C., effective October 1, 2019. All required documentation has been sent for review and the solicitation is compliant with Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Virgina Aranda, Public Defender]
Issue: The wage scale allows for a discretionary step increase for a grade 18 position after the probationary period is over from steps A-H. The amount originally requested in the grant only allows for an increase to step E. I am requesting an increase in salary in the amount of $1,691.29 to allow the social worker position to be paid in accordance with the county’s wage scale, and to be able to remain competitive. This budget amendment is being requested for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.
Solution: Request is being made for authorization to submit a budget amendment to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for an increase in grant funds to cover the salary increase request.
Result: The increase in funds will allow us to pay the social worker in accordance with the County’s wage scale, and will allow us to remain competitive. The increase in funds will be subject to the grant/cash match scale agreed to in the original grant. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund:
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
1001-5030-001-432063-015 |
Medical Services Hospital Inpatient |
$735,000 |
$60,000 |
$315,500 |
$255,500 |
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1001-5030-001-432063-020 |
Medical Services Hospital Outpatient |
$500,000 |
$25,000 |
$215,685 |
$190,685 |
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1001-5030-001-432063 |
Medical Services |
$30,000 |
$10,500 |
$25,429 |
$14,929 |
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1001-5040-001-464005 |
Books & Subscriptions |
$250 |
$200 |
$250 |
$50 |
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$95,700 |
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To: |
1001-5030-001-432063-005 |
Medical Services Physician Services |
$407,000 |
$72,000 |
$168,886 |
$240,886 |
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1001-5030-001-432063-025 |
Medical Services Lab/X-ray Services |
$100,000 |
$13,000 |
$42,556 |
$55,556 |
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1001-5040-001-443000-075 |
Repair & Maintenance Vehicles |
$1,000 |
$200 |
$123 |
$323 |
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1001-5040-001-443000-110 |
Repair & Maintenance Software |
$32,000 |
$10,500 |
$3,378 |
$13,878 |
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$95,700 |
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Issue: There has been an increase in the amount of eligible indigent clients being assisted with physician services (consultations, surgery, treatments, etc.) and laboratory/x-ray services (diagnostic exams, radiation treatments, etc). Additional funding is also needed for the imaging capability that was added to our current client management software and to cover unexpected vehicle maintenance expenses.
Solution: Approval of requested funds will allow our office to have the necessary funding to cover expenses.
Result: Clients will be able to continue consulting with their physicians as medically necessary and prevent expensive medical complications and unnecessary hospitalizations. Invoices for client management software will be paid accordingly. Necessary vehicle maintenance will be done as needed. |
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