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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) to carry over $728,085.74 in grant balances for the Self-Help Center into October 2019 for fund 2530. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the budget and award are compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by CAA - Selp Help Center]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Balance |
End Balance |
From: |
2530-6360-521-330300 |
Grant Revenue |
$728,085.74 |
$728,085.74 |
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To: |
2530-6360-521-410000 |
Payroll |
$33,918.83 |
$33,918.83 |
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2530-6360-521-421000 |
Insurance |
$2,784.73 |
$2,784.73 |
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2530-6360-521-422000 |
Fica |
$3,697.81 |
$3,697.81 |
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2530-6360-521-423000 |
Retire |
$4,203.27 |
$4,203.27 |
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2530-6360-521-425000 |
Unemployment |
$1,451.40 |
$1,451.40 |
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2530-6360-521-426000 |
Worker Comp |
$3,427.41 |
$3,427.41 |
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2530-6360-521-443000-065 |
Rep Maintenance Sites |
$6,636.74 |
$6,636.74 |
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2530-6360-521-443057-010 |
Rehab Private Prop |
$449,000.00 |
$449,000.00 |
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2530-6360-521-443058 |
Tool Library |
$216.80 |
$216.80 |
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2530-6360-521-443058-030 |
Tool Library Construction Class |
$762.50 |
$762.50 |
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2530-6360-521-443069 |
New Construction |
$100,000.00 |
$100,000.00 |
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2530-6360-521-457008-035 |
Contractual Housing Rehab |
$120,000.00 |
$120,000.00 |
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2530-6360-521-458000 |
Admin Travel |
$272.44 |
$272.44 |
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2530-6360-521-460105 |
Minor Tool App |
$1,713.81 |
$1,713.81 |
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$728,085.74 |
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Issue: The Self-Help Center is a four (4) year grant that runs September 1, 2016 through September 1, 2020. Year end balances must be carried over and entered into the system in order to continue the availability of these grant funds.
Solution: Commissioners Court authorization for a budget amendment in order to carry over year end balances for the Self-Help Center grant.
Result: Continued availability of Self-Help Center grant funds. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers). [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Head Start Director]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
2357-5200-531-421000 |
Health Life Insurance |
$1,223,984 |
$44,281.39 |
$44,281.39 |
$0.00 |
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2357-5200-531-422000 |
FICA |
$388,038 |
$45,372.07 |
$62,137.14 |
$16,765.07 |
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$89,653.46 |
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To: |
2357-5200-531-410000 |
Payroll |
$4,656,703 |
$87,450.62 |
$(87,450.62) |
$0.00 |
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2357-5200-531-426000 |
Workers Comp |
$29,912 |
$2,202.84 |
$(2,202.84) |
$0.00 |
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$89,653.46 |
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Issue: Funds are needed in the Payroll and Workers Comp line items.
Solution: Approved Budget Amendment (Line Item Transfer).
Result: Payroll and Workers Comp line items will be appropriately funded. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within Grant funds. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Head Start Director]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
2367-5150-531-410000 |
Payroll Cost |
$57,039 |
$30,833.13 |
$30,833.13 |
$0.00 |
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2367-5150-531-421000 |
Health Life Insurance |
$8,026 |
$6,369.66 |
$6,369.66 |
$0.00 |
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2367-5150-531-422000 |
FICA |
$5,229 |
$1,609.33 |
$4,397.80 |
$2,788.47 |
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$38,812.12 |
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To: |
2367-5200-531-410000 |
Payroll Cost |
$165,097 |
$25,759.24 |
$(25,759.24) |
$0.00 |
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2367-5200-531-421000 |
Health Life Insurance |
$23,228 |
$12,620.93 |
$(12,620.93) |
$0.00 |
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2367-5200-531-423000 |
Retirement |
$1,641 |
$431.95 |
$(431.95) |
$0.00 |
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$38,812.12 |
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Issue: Funds are needed in the Payroll, Health Life Insurance, and Retirement line items.
Solution: Approve Budget Amendment (Line Item Transfer).
Result: The Payroll, Health Life Insurance, and Retirement line items will be appropriately funded. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within Grant Funds; and any other matters incident thereto: [Requested by Judge Jose R. Salinas, Justice of the Peace Pct. 4; Grant Account #2733]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Amended |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
2733-2180-001-422000 |
FICA County Share |
$3,234 |
$3,156.60 |
$5.57 |
$5.57 |
-0- |
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2733-2180-001-413000 |
Retirement County Share |
$4,920 |
$4,922.90 |
$8.06 |
$8.86 |
$0.80 |
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2733-2180-001-425000 |
Unemployment Tax |
$306 |
$327 |
$56.46 |
$56.46 |
-0- |
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$70.09 |
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To: |
2733-2180-001-41000 |
Payroll Cost |
$40,755 |
$40,772.50 |
$70.09 |
($70.09) |
-0- |
Issue: Currently, there is a deficit in the payroll budget line item of this grant.
Solution: Transfer remaining, unused funds in the fringe benefit budget line items to the payroll line item.
Result: This deficit will be eliminated, and grant funding will be effectively utilized. |
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Discussion and possible action to ratify the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within grant funds with a general ledger date of August 31, 2019.[Requested by Isidro "Chilo" Alaniz, District Attorney]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
2714-2260-001-425000 |
Unemployment Tax |
$263 |
$38.16 |
$38.16 |
$0.00 |
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To: |
2714-2260-001-410000 |
Payroll Cost |
$36,000 |
$.80 |
$-.80 |
$0.00 |
To: |
2714-2260-001-422000 |
Fica County Share |
$1,298 |
$23.29 |
$-23.29 |
$0.00 |
To: |
2714-2260-001-423000 |
Retirement County Share |
$4,198 |
$14.01 |
$-14.01 |
$0.00 |
To: |
2714-2260-001-426000 |
Worker Compensation |
$241 |
$.06 |
$-.06 |
$0.00 |
Issue: The grant contract expired on August 31, 2019, with some personnel accounts reflecting deficits.
Solution: Create a line item transfer to clean up the deficits.
Result: The personnel line items will be cleared of any deficits. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) by increasing the expense account in the amount of $3,600 from revenues received from the Veterans Treatment Juror donations. These expenditures are allowable as costs for the development and maintenance of drug court and veterans court programs operated within the county. [Requested by 406th District Court; Fund #2354 - 406th Veterans Treatment Program]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
2354-259700 |
Fund Balance |
$3,600 |
$3,723.50 |
$132.50 |
To: |
2354-4060-001-432001 |
Professional Services |
$3,600 |
$0.0 |
$3,600.00 |
Issue: Frequent drug and alcohol testing is part of the 10-Key components of a Veterans Treatment Program, as indicated by the National Association for Drug Court Professionals Organization. Drug testing services are rendered to all participants.
Solution: The Veterans Treatment Program fees allows funds to be utilized for services provided to the program participants, specifically, drug and alcohol testing services.
Result: Continue drug testing all participants for drug and alcohol to monitor abstinence and compliance while participating in the 406th Judicial District Veterans Treatment Program. |
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Discussion and possible action to ratify the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within Grant funds. [Requested by Community Action Agency]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
2371-5260-521-421000 |
Health Insurance |
$25,152.00 |
$2,560 |
$7,753.86 |
$5,193.86 |
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2025-5320-521-426000 |
Worker's Compensation |
$2,812.00 |
$480 |
$1,869.35 |
$1,389.35 |
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$3,040 |
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To: |
2371-5260-521-441000 |
Space Rental |
$29,600.00 |
$2,560 |
$0 |
$2,560.00 |
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2025-5320-521-441000 |
Space Rental |
$7,200.00 |
$480 |
$160.00 |
$640.00 |
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$3,040 |
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Issue: Funds must be carried over from September 30, 2019 into fiscal year 2019-2020 to cover expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Solution: By Commissioner's Court approval, accounts will have funds to cover until the end of the fiscal year.
Result: With funds available, the department will be able to cover expenses for the home-delivered meal program. |
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Budget Officers |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the Budget Officers and Auditors Office to enter and post budget amendments necessary to process payroll transactions dated on or before September 30, 2019. Line item transfers are to be determined by the Business Office in coordination with the Auditors Office and presented for ratification.
Issue: Various departments and offices had deficits in payroll line items for change in rates, etc. These deficits need to be cleared with FY 2018-2019 funds.
Solution: In order to zero out FY 18-19 deficits, Business Office and/or Auditors Office will identify line item transfers and perform administrative budget amendments as needed. A list of account line items to utilize will be generated and provided to the Budget Officers by the Business Office.
Result: Balanced account line items for end of FY 18-19. |
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Casa Blanca Golf Course |
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Discussion and possible action to ratify 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: |
7100-6080-001-441205-010 |
Utilities- Electricity |
$25,000 |
$894.11 |
$4,514.91 |
$3,620.80 |
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7100-6110-001-461005-020 |
Merchandise - COS Women |
$1,500 |
$27 |
$324.15 |
$297.15 |
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$921.11 |
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To: |
7100-6110-001-461005-030 |
Merchandise COS Shoes |
$2,132.19 |
$806.52 |
$0 |
$806.52 |
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7100-6110-001-461005-015 |
Merchandise COS Men |
$0 |
$114.59 |
$(114.59) |
$114.59 |
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$921.11 |
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Issue: This is a revised line item transfer request to fund Merchandise COS Shoes for final year-end orders. In addition, the request funds a deficit in Men’s Apparel due to year-end over-ordering.
Solution: Transfer as requested above.
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 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: |
7100-6080-001-443000-135 |
Repairs & Main't- Clubhouse |
$15,548.50 |
$3,000 |
$11,392.96 |
$8,392.96 |
To: |
7100-6080-001-460105 |
Minor Tools & Apparatus |
$4,821.48 |
$3,000 |
$782.02 |
$3,782.02 |
Issue: The Auditors have requested that the new security camera system be expensed in a different account than was originally funded.
Solution: Transfer as requested above.
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 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: |
7100-6080-001-443000-135 |
Repairs & Main't- Clubhouse |
$12,548.50 |
$4,083.85 |
$6,962.96 |
$2,879.11 |
To: |
7100-6120-001-463006-010 |
Food & Bev- Non Alc. |
$8,000 |
$4,083.85 |
$1,115.74 |
$5,199.59 |
Issue: This line item transfer is necessary to fund Coca Cola past due invoices that were just recently identified for non-alcoholic beverage purchases. The golf course management has been instructed that in the new fiscal year under no circumstances are any purchases to occur without a PO or without being placed against an open PO. Funds from the Clubhouse repairs fund are available as the air conditioning repairs were not able to be done in the 2019 fiscal year.
Solution: Transfer as requested above.
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 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Laredo Independent School District (L.I.S.D.) and Webb County Head Start-Early Head Start Program at Sanchez-Ochoa Elementary. This MOU establishes the terms and conditions under which L.I.S.D. and Webb County Head Start will share in the operation and monitoring of four (4) full day pre-kindergarten classrooms. The term of the MOU shall be for a period of 5 scholastic calendar years (2019-2020 school year through the 2023-2024 school year) at a yearly cost of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00), subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Director, Webb County Head Start; Account #2357-5200-531-463701-015 – Support Assistance LISD] |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Laredo Independent School District (L.I.S.D.) and Webb County Head Start-Early Head Start Program at J.C. Martin Elementary. This MOU establishes the terms and conditions under which L.I.S.D. and Webb County Head Start will share in the operation and monitoring of four (4) full day pre-kindergarten classrooms. The term of the MOU shall be for a period of 5 scholastic calendar years (2019-2020 school year through the 2023-2024 school year) at a yearly cost of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00), subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Director, Webb County Head Start; Account #2357-5200-531-463701-015 – Support Assistance LISD] |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into a one (1) year (November 1, 2019 through October 31, 2020) Software License and Service Agreement between Destiny Software, Inc. and Webb County for the Public Information Office for software license, maintenance and streaming video service at a cost of Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000.00) and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Larry Sanchez, Public Information Officer, Account #1001-1300-001-443000-110] |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into a one year (November 1, 2019 through October 31, 2020) Software Services Agreement between Management Information Technology, Inc. d/b/a ChildPlus Software and Webb County for the Webb County Head Start/Early Head Start Program to provide software for use of Head Start services for the Head Start /Early Head Start Program population at a total cost of Eighteen Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars and Twenty-Four Cents ($18,452.24), subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Director, Webb County Head Start; Account Nos. 2357-5200-531-457008, 2361-5200-531-457008, and 2367-5200-531-457008 (Contractual)] |
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Discussion and possible action to approve a twelve (12) month (October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020) Professional Services Agreement between Justice Benefits, Incorporated and Webb County for professional services in assisting the County to obtain reimbursements through Federal Financial Participation at a cost determined by reimbursement amounts which are Eleven (11) Percent for amounts up to One Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($115,000.00) and Twenty Two (22) Percent of amounts over One Hundred Fifteen Dollars ($115,000.00) and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Sheriff Martin Cuellar] |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into a twelve (12) month (October 15, 2019 through October 14, 2020) Client Agreement between Webb County and Jackson & Coker LocumTenens, LLC, to provide locum tenens services for the Webb County Medical Examiner at a cost not to exceed Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Dr. Corrine Stern, Webb County Medical Examiner; Account #1001-3100-001-432001 (Professional Services)] |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize Webb County to execute an Order of Acceptance for the dedication of EIGHT (8) Roadway Right-of-Way and/or Public Utility Easements out of the Ranchitos Los Arcos 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 proper drainage, and/or 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]
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Ranchitos Los Arcos |
Grantor(s) |
Lot 8 |
Jose Luis Trujillo and Veronica San Juana Rodriguez &
Jose Luis Trujillo and Maria San Juana Trujillo |
Property |
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Ranchitos Los Nopalitos |
Grantor(s) |
Lot 37 |
Pedro Menchaca, Jr. |
Lot 46 |
Alberto Aguilar and Elda Luara Aguilar |
Lot 61 |
Juan Morales and Patricia E. Martinez |
Lot 45 |
Victor Manuel Aguilar |
Lot 47 |
Victor Manuel Aguilar |
Lot 51 |
Jose Garcia & Maria Teresa Quistian Garcia |
Lot 55 |
Hilario Conde |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize Webb County to execute an Order of Acceptance for the dedication of TEN (10) Roadway Right-of-Way and/or Public Utility Easements out of the La Presa 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 proper drainage, and/or 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]
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La Presa Subdivision |
Grantor(s) |
0.990 acre tract out of Tract 1 |
Leonor Gamez |
1.91 acre tract out of tracts 1& 2 |
Feliciano Gamez & Julia T. De Gamez |
2.00 acre tract out of Tracts 2 & 3 |
Rosa Garcia |
1.00 acre tract out of Tracts 3 & 4 |
Ricardo Gamez |
1.96 acre tract out of Tracts 4 & 5 |
Alfredo Gonzalez III |
0.86 acre tract out of Tracts 3 & 4 |
Nicolas Cortes |
E 45 feet out of 0.86 acre tract, out of tract 4 |
Maria A. Lozano |
0.94 acre tract out of Tracts 4 & 5 |
Rebecca Villarreal Soto |
0.60 acre tract out of Tract 5 |
Jose A. Catillo, Jorge A. Castillo & Angel Castillo |
0.61 acre tract out of tracts 5 & 6 |
Gonzalo Arce |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into a one (1) year (October 30, 2019, through October 29, 2020) Transaction Service Agreement (Subscription Renewal) and Business Associate Addendum with Orion Healthcare Technology, Inc., to access the AccuCare Web deployed service to process clinical documentation and perform administrative functions for the 406th Judicial District Drug Court Program at an annual cost of Three Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars ($3,132.00) and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Judge Oscar J. Hale, 406 Judicial District Court; Account #2351-2040-001-432001 (Professional Services)] |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into a three (3) year (September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2019) Lease of Unimproved Property between First Christian Church and Webb County for its HeadStart/Early HeadStart Program regarding lease space located at 2409 Guerrero St., Laredo, Webb County, Texas, at a monthly cost of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) and a total cost of Eighteen Thousand Dollars ($18,000.00) over the term of the agreement, subject to annual budget appropriation, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Webb County Head Start Director; Account #2357-5200-531-444100 (Space Rental)] |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into a sixty (60) month (October 15, 2019 through October 14, 2024) Subscription Agreement between Thomson Reuters and Webb County for the Webb County Public Defender for CLEAR Proflex legal software, including Government Investigations Advanced, at a monthly cost of Two Hundred Eighty Four Dollars and Twenty-Six Cents ($284.26) and a total cost of Seventeen Thousand Fifty-Five Dollars and Sixty Cents ($17,055.60), subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Virginia Aranda, Public Defender; Account #1001-2280-001-464005 (Books and Subscriptions)] |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into a twelve (12) month (September 30, 2019 through September 29, 2020) Professional Services Agreement between Jesse Gerardo Hernandez and Webb County for the 406th District Court Drug Court Expansion and Enhancement Project for Veteran’s Treatment Program to evaluate and monitor program participants at a monthly cost not to exceed Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) and a total cost not to exceed Thirty Six Thousand Dollars ($36,000.00) and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Judge Oscar Hale, 406th District Court; Account #2351-2040-001-432001] |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the execution of a construction contract between Webb County and Gilmar Construction, LTD., pursuant to the prior approval and award of bid proposal for “Webb County Property Parking Lot Paving Project, Invitation to Bid (ITB #2019-004), Bid Proposal, Plans & Technical Specifications”, in the amount of $244,321.85 for the Webb County/Tex-Mex (former) parking lot paving project located at 1200 Washington St., Laredo, Texas and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Funding Source Acct. #3872-7230-001-474501 Capital Outlay Series 2019-A Requested by Webb County Commissioner’s Court/Webb County Purchasing Dept.] |
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Honorable Jesse Gonzalez, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1 |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the appointment of Daisy Campos Rodriguez as director for El Cenizo Community Center Director (Slot #0628) and Tomasita Perez Aguero, as director for Rio Bravo Activity Center (Slot #2284), subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective October 15, 2019.
Slot # |
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Salary |
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0628 |
Community Center Director |
$38,402.54 -16/A |
2284 |
Activity Center Director |
$38,402.54 -16/A |
Issue: Slots #0628 and #2284 became vacant on October 1, 2019.
Solution: Appointment of Directors for the Community Center & Activity Center.
Result: The filling of slot #0628 and slot #2284 will allow the centers to function efficiently and effectively. |
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Commissioners Court Administrator |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into Third Party Contracts with the following organizations as funded by the General Fund, Third Party Contracts, Administration (1001-1140-001) and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto:
Area Health Education Center of the Mid Rio Grande Border Area of Texas, Inc. |
$6,000.00 |
Bethany House of Laredo |
$10,000.00 |
Border Area Nutrition Council |
$16,250.00 |
Border Region Behavioral Health Center (MHMR Community Center) |
$75,000.00 |
Boys & Girls Clubs of Laredo |
$12,250.00 |
Casa de Misericordia |
$15,000.00 |
Children's Advocacy Center of Laredo-Webb County |
$50,000.00 |
Communities in Schools of Laredo |
$5,000.00 |
Greater Laredo Development Foundation |
$30,000.00 |
Habitat for Humanity of Laredo Inc |
$15,000.00 |
Laredo Crime Stoppers |
$3,000.00 |
Laredo Regional Food Bank |
$5,000.00 |
Literacy Volunteers of Laredo |
$5,000.00 |
Rio Grande International Study Center |
$10,000.00 |
Sacred Heart Children's Home |
$10,000.00 |
Webb Soil & Water Conservation District #337 |
$5,000.00 |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into Third Party Contracts with the following organizations as funded by the General Fund, Third Party Contracts, Health and Welfare Administration (1001-5370-001) and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any matters incident thereto:
Gateway Community Health Center Inc. |
$67,500.00 |
Laredo Animal Protective Society |
$10,000.00 |
Mercy Ministries of Laredo |
$75,000.00 |
Ruthe B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center |
$40,000.00 |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into Third Party Contracts with the following organizations as funded by the Hotel Motel Occupancy Tax, Third Party Contracts (2004-1010-001) and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any matters incident thereto:
Border Olympics, Inc. |
$30,000.00 |
Laredo Center for the Arts |
$8,000.00 |
Laredo Chamber of Commerce |
$150,000.00 |
Laredo Children's Museum, DBA, Imaginarium of South Texas |
$10,000.00 |
Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame |
$10,000.00 |
LULAC Council #7 |
$5,000.00 |
Princess Pocahontas Council of Laredo, TX |
$5,000.00 |
Society of Martha Washington |
$5,000.00 |
Special Olympics Texas - Area 21 Laredo |
$10,000.00 |
USA SAVATE- World Pugilist Hall of Fame |
$5,000.00 |
Washington's Birthday Celebration Association (W.B.C.A.) |
$5,000.00 |
Webb County Heritage Foundation, Inc. |
$20,000.00 |
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Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge |
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Discussion and possible action to ratify the following budget amendments (line item transfers) within the Fairgrounds Fund 2031:
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2031-1010-357300-001 |
Fairgrounds Rental |
$3,543.75 |
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2031-1010001-441205 |
Utilities |
$5,294.07 |
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$8,837.82 |
To: |
2031-1010-001-432065-005 |
Directors Fees/Management |
$1,759.69 |
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2031-1010-357300-002 |
Fairgrounds Pavilion Rental |
$7,078.13 |
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$8,837.82 |
Issue: Commissioners Court entered an agreement with Life Management where 50% of revenues are to be distributed to this entity.
Solution: Budget adjustment will give the Life Management their portion of the agreement.
Result: The arrangements of the agreement will be completed. |
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Economic Development |
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Discussion and possible action to accept the 2019-2020 Child and Adult Care Food Program continuation grant for the Head Start and Early Head Start program from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. This program provides reimbursement of meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack) to enrolled children and employs kitchen staff. Acceptance of this grant includes salary adjustments of a 1.77% salary increase. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Head Start Director] |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit bids for Webb County Community Action Agency Program Year 2019 Community Social Services Block Grant (CSBG) for two passenger vans. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is complaint with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. There will be no impact on the General Fund. [Requested by James Flores, CAA Interim Executive Director; Grant Account #2368-5170-521-470000]
Issue: To solicit bids for two passenger vans.
Solution: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has approved to solicit bids for two passengers vans from available CSBG grant funds.
Result: The two passenger vans will allow CAA staff to conduct home visits to obtain applications, signature or required documentation from home bound clients. Vehicles will also be used to deliver food boxes and visit the rural areas of Mirando, Oilton and Bruni. |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the Economic Development Department to develop and submit the 2020 Fund for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) General Assistance Grant application to the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand ($150,000.00) Dollars in grant funds for the purpose of extending current transportation services offered to Webb County veterans and their families, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents pertaining to this application. This grant does not require in-kind match commitment. All required documentation has been sent for review to the Economic Development Department, and the solicitation is compliant with Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. This action will have no impact on the General Fund. [Requested by Veterans Service Office]
Issue: The current capacity of the Webb County Veterans Service Office, via the Veterans Transportation Assistance program, cannot afford for the transportation of veterans to out-of-town destinations to specialty hospitals and clinics frequently visited by local veterans.
Solution: An additional vehicle and auxiliary staff to allow for out-of-town travel are needed in order to fulfill the needs of the veterans in Webb County.
Result: The development and submission of the 2020 General Assistance Grant application to the Texas Veterans Commission for a one-year transportation program to transport veterans to specialty hospitals and clinics throughout South Texas. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the acceptance of a Juvenile Justice Program grant award as co-developed, written, presented, and submitted by the Office of the Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, Place 1 in close collaboration with the Webb County Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $16,265 for training/travel and supplies costs for the juvenile delinquency case manager in order to divert at-risk juveniles from entering the juvenile justice system in Laredo/Webb County; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any cash match; and, thus, there will be no impact to the general fund. All required documents were sent to the Economic Development Department and were found in compliance with the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) policy. [Requested by Jose R. Salinas, Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, Place 1; Fund #2742]
Issue: Juvenile delinquency is a nationwide problem that negatively affects not only the delinquent youth and their families but also adversely impacts schools, neighborhoods, and the local community at large. In addition, youth at-risk for juvenile delinquency who enter into the juvenile justice system tend to face limited future career, educational, and other socio-economic prospects, especially in the South Texas area.
Solution: Grant application to provide additional services, including equipment, training/travel, and supplies, in order to provide prevention, diversion, and intervention strategies through the court of the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 in Laredo/Webb County area.
Result: Increased focus on diversion strategies to steer at-risk juveniles from the juvenile and criminal justice system. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot, pending Civil Service Commission certification and subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective October 15, 2019:
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0687 |
Grant Writer/Project Coordinator |
$42,389.21 - 18/A |
Issue: Position is currently vacant as it was recently approved by Commissioners Court on 09/23/19.
Solution: Request to fill this vacant slot will allow the department to continue to operate effectively.
Result: The filling of slot #0687 will allow the department to run on a full staff if the court grants approval. |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of a Violent Crimes Against Women Criminal Justice and Training (VAWA) grant award as developed, written, presented, and submitted by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office to the Criminal Justice Division (CJD) Office of Governor (OOG) in the amount of $7,100 for training and supplies for investigators and patrol officers working at the Webb County Sheriff’s Office serving victims of violent crimes against women and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant requires a Twenty-Nine (29%) percent cash match, or a $2,900 cash match, which will be met by the Webb County Sheriff's Office forfeiture funds. Thus, this grant will have no impact to the general fund. All required documents were sent to the Economic Development Department and were found in compliance with the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) policy. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Account #2151-980-001-485005 (Transfer out from Forfeiture Funds)]
Issue: Violence against women is among the most intractable and deadliest criminal justice problems in the United States, especially domestic violence and in the South Texas area. According to published statistics, the number of American women between 2001-2012 who were murdered by current or ex male partners in the United States was 11,766. That's almost double the amount of casualties lost during wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Women who will be victims of severe violence by an intimate partner in their lifetimes number 1 in 4. (“30 Shocking Domestic Violence Statistics That Remind Us It’s An Epidemic” Vagianos 10/23/2014).
Solution: Grant award to enhance the tools, techniques, and training to those investigators who follow-up to calls for assistance, conduct interviews with these victims, file incident reports, provide these victims information/referrals to service providers, initiate arrests of perpetrators, refer cases for prosecution, and prepare testimony/evidence for trial in cases of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
Result: Enhanced law enforcement services, including investigative techniques, to deal with emergent criminal trends, such as cyber stalking, and improved efficacy of the law enforcement response to the needs of victims of violent crime. |
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Discussion and possible action to accept a grant award from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) in the amount of $135,760 in response to a grant application completed and submitted by the Webb County Sheriff's Office 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 is a reimbursement of expenses already incurred at the Webb County jail, does not require any cash match, and, thus, will have no impact to the general fund. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by 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, incur 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 award for 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 applicable reporting period.
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 accept a grant award from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Southwest Rural Law Enforcement Assistance Grant in the amount of $200,000 in response to a grant application developed, written, and submitted by the Webb County Sheriff's Office for the salary and fringe benefits of an officer, training/travel, minor tools/apparatus, printing services, contractual services, equipment, and supplies; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any cash match, and, thus, 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 Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff]
Issue: The Southwestern border of the United States represents a significant and unique law enforcement jurisdictional area that has specific needs related to its international location.
Solution: Grant award to augment existing local law enforcement resources.
Result: The Webb County Sheriff's Office will be better able to serve the particular needs of its constituents. |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the 406th Judicial District Court Veterans Treatment Program to submit a continuation grant application for the 2020-2021 Regional Veterans Court Program offered by the Texas Veterans Commission in an amount not to exceed $300,000; 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. All grant documents follow the Single Point of Contact procedures developed by Webb County. [Requested by 406th District Court]
Issue: The Texas Veterans Commission has been authorized to issue grants, in support of Veterans Treatment Courts to address the needs of veteran participants and their families. This grant will provide necessary resources to assist the veteran population in Webb and surrounding counties.
Solution: The 406th Veterans Treatment Program's fiscal responsibility and obligation to submit a Request for Application to the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans' assistance 2020-2021 Veterans Treatment Court Grant.
Result: The 406th Veterans Treatment Program will be able to provide additional services and/or enhance the services currently being provided. |
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Discussion and possible action to accept Amendment No.3 for the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) Contract #58190003003 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the Program Year 2019, in the amount of ($1,789,455.00) ONE MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE DOLLARS and the proposed three (3) month contract extension to March 31, 2020 and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. This action will not have an impact to the General Fund. Documentation has been reviewed by Webb County Economic Development Department and is compliant with SPOC policies and procedures. [Requested by Community Action Agency; Grant Account #2362-5150-3303000]
Issue: There exists a need for the acquisition of additional grant funding that provides direct client services to eligible elderly, disabled and low-income residents of Webb County.
Solution: To accept Amendment #3 which awards an additional $5,717.00 in grant funding (a budget increase from $1,783,783.00 to $1,789,455.00 for the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) funded by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the program year 2019.
Result: These funds are intended to assist qualifying clients with their home energy expenses. |
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Engineering |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the closeout and release of retainage in the amount of $15,216.63 for BID #2019-001 Pueblo Nuevo Street Improvements to All In Construction; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #3521-26000 ($11,250.00) and #2007-26000 ($3,966.63)]
Issue: Needed roadway improvements for the residents of Pueblo Nuevo
Solution: Approve street improvements. Economic Status Qualifications.
Result: Approve and release retainage. |
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Fire Suppression & EMS Services |
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Discussion and possible action to accept a donation from The Williams Companies, Inc. in the amount of $1,000.00 as per Local Government Code 81.032, to be utilized in travel to trainings by department personnel; and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-3140-001-458000 (Administrative Travel)]
Issue: Donation check issued by The Williams Companies, Inc. to support the mission of the Webb County Volunteer Fire Department.
Solution: Deposit $1,000.00 check into travel line item, Account #1001-3140-001-458000.
Result: Continue working relationship with The Williams Companies, and travel to needed department trainings by department personnel. |
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Head Start
Disclaimer: All Head Start monies are 100% Federal funds |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the following title change for Slot #963 with salary changes and approve the filling of the vacant Slot, subject upon the availability of payroll funds:
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Hourly Rate |
Pay Periods |
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Parent Involvement Assistant |
$17.40 |
26 |
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Part Time Substitute Teacher |
$9.15 |
20 |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slots:
Slot # |
Title |
Hourly Rate |
Pay Periods |
1104 |
Part Time Classroom Aide |
$9.15 |
20 |
1696 |
Part Time Substitute Teacher |
$9.15 |
20 |
2559 |
Part Time Teacher Floater |
$10.64 |
26 |
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