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CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE TANO E. TIJERINA, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE |
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Roll Call by Honorable Margie Ramirez-Ibarra, Webb County Clerk |
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Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation |
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Discussion and possible action for Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Reports (Auditor, Treasurer, Business Office, Human Resources, Judicial Collections, Risk Management, Tax Assessor-Collector); and any other matters incident thereto. |
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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. |
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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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Honorable Joe Lopez, 49th District Court Judge |
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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: |
1001-1130-001-431007-010 |
Operational Reserve |
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$7,500 |
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To: |
1001-2010-001-432001 |
Professional Services |
$7,500 |
$7,500 |
$7,500 |
$15,000 |
Issue: To cover outstanding invoice for Dr. J. Eftekhar for medical evaluation services.
Solution: Transfer of funds to complete total amount due.
Result: Payment in full to Dr. Eftekhar. |
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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; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Judge Jose R. Salinas, J.P., Pct. 4; (Grant Fund #2742)]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
2742-2180-001-460000 |
Office Supplies |
$3,000 |
$1,200 |
$3,000.00 |
$1,800.00 |
To: |
2742-2180-001-458090-005 |
Travel |
$6,470 |
$1,200 |
$3,560.40 |
$4,760.40 |
Issue: There were insufficient funds in the budget line item for out-of-town travel.
Solution: Make a line item transfer.
Result: There will be sufficient funds under each budget category. |
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Discussion and possible action to ratify, 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: |
1001-1260-001-456205 |
Training & Education |
$20,000 |
$10,000 |
$14,776 |
$4,776 |
To: |
1001-1260-001-460105 |
Minor Tools & Apparatus |
$9,000 |
$10,000 |
$9,000 |
$19,000 |
Issue: Due to COVID-19, an emergency budget line item transfer was need to purchase laptops for the Auditors Office.
Solution: Programmed annual Auditors trainings were canceled due to COVID-19 and \aAccount will have the budget funds necessary to process requisition of laptops.
Result: There will be sufficient funds to purchase laptops. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, a budget amendment of $44,000 to the District Attorney Federal Forfeiture Fund from new proceeds received from the U.S. Department of Justice Equitable Share Program in accordance with Texas Local Government Code, Section 111.0706 (Special Budget for Grant or Aid Money). [Requested by Isidro "Chilo" Alaniz, District Attorney; Fund #2162 (DOJ - Federal Forfeiture)]
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Account Number |
Account Name |
Amount |
From: |
2162-259700 |
Fund Balance |
$44,000 |
To: |
2162-2260-001-457006 |
Law Enforcement - Other |
$44,000 |
Issue: New equitable shared funds have been awarded to the District Attorney's Office 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 expenditures.
Solution: Submit a budget to the Governing Body that clearly defines the categories of expenditures to be incurred with the new proceeds.
Result: The District Attorney's Office will add the new proceeds to its current budget to be utilized for law enforcement purposes in accordance with the Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Guidelines. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, a budget amendment to the District Attorney State forfeiture fund by increasing the expenditure budget by $11,600; said amount is available from seized funds pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. [Requested by Isidro "Chilo" Alaniz, District Attorney; Fund #2160-2260]
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Account Number |
Amount |
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Fund Balance |
2160-259700 |
$11,600 |
To: |
Professional Services |
2160-2260-001-432001 |
$11,600 |
Issue: New proceeds under Chapter 59.06 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):for the Sheriff's Safe Haven building by increasing the Fund Balance Account 2028-59700 in amount of $10,000.00 to complete modifications to building. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
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2028-59700 |
Fund Balance |
$11,000 |
$10,000 |
$2,549.62 |
$1,000 |
To: |
2028-1150-001-443000-020 |
Repair Maint Building |
$3,000 |
$10,000 |
$2,549.62 |
$12,549.62 |
Issue: The agreement allows for $18,000 in allowance for modifications for the new Safe Haven building. Sheriff's office needs to come up with the rest of the monies to complete project.
Solution: Seeking authorization from court to increase the fund balance under account 2020-1150-001-443000-020 to continue with project.
Result: Fund balance will be raised to $10,000 and move forward to issue out Purchase Order. |
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Discussion and possible action to ratify, by Order, a budget amendment to the Constable Pct. 3 Department Stonegarden Grant Overtime fund by increasing $3,000 from Stonegarden Repairs & Maintenance line item. [Requested by Adrian Cortez, Constable Pct. 3; Fund #2465]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
2465-3160-001-443000-075 |
Repairs & Maintenance vehicles |
$5,000 |
$3,000 |
$3,602.98 |
$602.98 |
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To: |
2465-3160-001-413000 |
Overtime |
$36,018.00 |
$2,425.40 |
0 |
$2,425.40 |
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2465-3160-001-422000 |
FICA County Share |
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$185.87 |
0 |
$185.87 |
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2465-3160-001-423000 |
Retirement County Store |
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$298.70 |
0 |
$298.70 |
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2465-3160-001-425000 |
Unemployment Tax |
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$16.99 |
0 |
$16.99 |
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2465-3160-001-426000 |
Worker Compensation |
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$73.04 |
0 |
$73.04 |
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$3,000 |
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Issue: Stonegarden Grant approved Frag Order for funds awarded for Repair & Maintenance be transferred to Stonegarden Overtime fund which had a deficit of $138.45.
Solution: By ratifying a budget amendment the Stonegarden Overtime fund will no longer be on a deficit, and Constable Pct. 3 deputies will have extra Overtime funding to patrol Pct. 3 and Webb County to deter crime and enforce State laws.
Result: Constable Pct 3 will utilize the funding available to patrol Pct. 3 and Webb County to deter crime and enforce State laws. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within Grant funds. [Requested by James Flores, Community Action Agency Director]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
2661-7110-521-410000 |
Payroll |
$244,731 |
$8,000 |
$112,859.14 |
$104,859.14 |
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2661-7110-521-443000-020 |
Repairs & Maint. Bldg |
$12,540 |
$1,500 |
$9,930.00 |
$8,430.00 |
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2661-7100-521-410000 |
Payroll |
$106,907 |
$1,800 |
$45,698.06 |
$43,898.06 |
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$11,300 |
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To: |
2661-7110-521-460105 |
Minor Tools & Apparatus |
$6,276 |
$3,200 |
$793.83 |
$3,993.83 |
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2661-7110-521-413000 |
Overtime |
$35,000 |
$4,800 |
$8,828.60 |
$13,628.60 |
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2661-7110-521-460028 |
Janitorial Supplies |
$2,500 |
$1,500 |
$1,049.57 |
$2,549.57 |
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2661-7100-521-410000 |
Overtime |
$8,074 |
$1,800 |
$1,950.24 |
$3,750.24 |
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$11,300 |
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Issue: El Aguila is requesting line item transfers to prevent negative balances.
Solution: Approve requested line item transfers.
Result: There will be sufficient funds in line items which will allow for continuation of transportation services for remainder of budget year. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) for the 406th Judicial District Adult Drug Court Program (SAMHSA Grant No.1H79TI081059-01) from account #2353-2040-003-458000-Administrative Travel to Account #2353-2040-003-460105-Minor Tools and Apparatus in the amount of $2,400.00 for the purchase of a laptop computer to be used by drug court staff due to COVID-19 contingency. There is no impact to the General Fund. [Requested by 406th District Court]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Request: |
Current: |
End Bal. |
From: |
2353-2040-003-458000 |
Administrative Travel |
$2,400 |
$7,407 |
$5,007 |
To: |
2353-2040-003-460105 |
Minor Tools & Apparatus |
$2,400 |
$0.00 |
$2,400 |
Issue: Additional funds are needed for purposes of purchasing a laptop computer to be utilized by the drug court staff to be able to continue to provide services to drug court participants and perform all other responsibilities while working remotely due to current circumstances and in order to prevent COVID-19 exposure. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration SAMHSA) allows for funds to be utilized for such expense due to pandemic.
Solution: Obtain the Commissioners' Court approval of the line item transfer.
Result: Staff members working directly with the 406th Judicial District Adult Drug Court Program will be able to continue to fulfill all daily operations via web and avoid exposure to virus. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following carry over budget for the grant fund 3522 in the amount of $467,270.00, and any matters incident thereto. This is required by court policy but does not impact the grant; and therefore, does not require notification or approval by the funding agency. There is no financial impact to either general fund or the grant. [Requested by James Flores, Economic Development Director]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Amount |
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3522-7230-330300 |
Grant Revenue |
$467,270 |
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To: |
3522-1150-001-410000 |
Payroll |
$38,000 |
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3522-1150-001-421000 |
Insurance |
$2,000 |
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3522-1150-001-422000 |
FICA |
$2,000 |
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3522-1150-001-423000 |
Retirement |
$2,000 |
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3522-1150-001-425000 |
Unemployment |
$2,000 |
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3522-1150-001-426000 |
Work Comp. |
$2,000 |
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3522-1150-001-454000 |
Advertisement |
$1,000 |
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3522-1150-001-461000 |
Materials & Supplies |
$1,000 |
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3522-7230-001-432001 |
Professional Services |
$47,270 |
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3522-7230-001-470000 |
Capital Outlay |
$370,000 |
Issue: It is required of us to carry over year end balances and have them entered into the system in order to continue availability of grant funds during the fiscal year.
Solution: In order to carry over grant funds, this carry over agenda item must be approved by the court.
Result: Approval of this agenda for the continued availability of the grant funds. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within Grant funds. [Requested by Virginia Aranda, Public Defender]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
2702-2280-001-422000 |
FICA |
$10,521 |
$1,185.73 |
$5,622.42 |
$4,436.69 |
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To: |
2702-2280-001-421000 |
Health Insurance |
$20,020 |
$770.00 |
$8,470.00 |
$9,240.00 |
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2702-2280-001-423000 |
Retirement |
$15,994 |
$415.73 |
$7,455.54 |
$7,871.27 |
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$1,185.73 |
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Issue: Extra monies will be needed to cover an upcoming deficit in the Health Insurance and Retirement accounts.
Solution: Approval of the line item transfer will ensure that we have sufficient funds to cover the upcoming deficit.
Result: We will have sufficient funds for the rest of the fiscal year. |
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Budget Officers |
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Discussion and possible action to ratify, by Order, the following budget amendment to increase and release payments to local food banks in response to COVID-19 global pandemic, in order to complete food distribution to local community.
Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Increase |
2470-7410-001-463030-005 |
Bulk Food for Meals |
$125,000 |
Issue: On March 23, the Commissioners Court approved the above mentioned donations to local food banks in response to COVID-19 global pandemic.
Solution: The budget increase was needed to process payment.
Result: Payments and checks were executed. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve payment to Marketing Depot in the amount of $5,080 for Fairgrounds Groundbreaking Event, and authorizing a budget amendment from 2031-1010-001-441205 by the said amount to 2031-1010-001-454000-030; and any other matters incident thereto. |
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Building Maintenance
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Discussion and possible action to ratify, by Order, the following budget amendment by increasing fund #2470 FEMA Disaster Assistance in respond to COVID-19 emergency pandemic; and any other matters incident thereto.
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Request |
To: |
2470-7410-001-444500 |
Equipment Rental |
$660 |
Issue: Transfer funds to account number 2470-7410-001-444500 equipment rental to cover the freight charge.
Solution: Transfer funds to include freight charge on purchase order 2020-3728, Holt Cat.
Result: Provide enough funds to cover expense for equipment rental.
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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 transfers) within Golf Course funds:
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
7100-6130-001-458000 |
Admin Travel |
$19,600 |
$1,000 |
$14,340.40 |
$13,340.40 |
To: |
7100-6080-001-443000-155 |
Repairs & Maint. Irrigation |
$5,000 |
$1,000 |
$117.41 |
$1,117.41 |
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From: |
7100-6130-001-458000 |
Admin travel |
$19,600 |
$3,000 |
$13,340.40 |
$10,340.40 |
To: |
7100-6080-001-443000-155 |
Repairs & Maint. Irrigation |
$5,000 |
$3,000 |
$117.41 |
$3,117.41 |
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From: |
7100-6080-001-444001-025 |
Trees& Landscaping Sod/Seeds |
$5,000 |
$2,000 |
$5,000.00 |
$3,000.00 |
To: |
7100-6080-001-443000-155 |
Repairs & Maint. Irrigation |
$5,000 |
$2,000 |
$407.03 |
$2,407.03 |
Issue: 1) To supplement the irrigation project there are additional parts needed to complete project. Remaining funds in the source account should be sufficient due to travel restrictions. 2) To supplement the irrigation project additional sprinkler heads and parts are needed to complete project. Remaining funds should be sufficient in source for the remainder of the year due to travel restrictions. 3) To supplement the irrigation project there are additional parts and sprinkler heads needed to complete the project. Remaining funds in the source account should be sufficient for additional seed being purchased for the bare areas.
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 grant the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Right- Of- Entry to conduct environmental assessment on a County owned tract of land located on US 83 approximately 1 mile North of SH 255 to I-35/US 83 underpass, for the purpose of a proposed widening of existing roadway by adding two additional travel lanes. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve a temporary Right-of-Entry with the right of ingress and egress, between Webb County and Escondido Resources Operating Co., LLC, upon the Webb County School Land Tract, containing the Penjamo & Llano Pastures, containing approximately 8,829.57 acres of land more or less being out of Abstracts 503 & 504, Survey No’s. 1383 & 1384, located on U.S. Hwy. 44 West, in Webb County, Texas. This R.O.E., is needed to allow for Escondido’s engineering/survey crews to go on site to the WCSL tract to stake, survey and obtain a metes and bounds description for a possible gas pipeline easement project, for a term not to exceed sixty (60) calendar days, commencing April 28, 2020. Escondido, at their sole cost and expense will obtain the easement boundary survey, metes & bounds description as needed by them for possible use/acquisition of the subject property by (Escondido) for use as a possible gas pipeline easement location; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. |
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Commissioners Court |
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Discussion and possible action to approve payments to the following vendors for advertising awareness services related to COVID-19 public awareness, and authorizing a budget amendment by said amount to the following account number; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2470-7410-001-454000-030 (Advertising Awareness-Emergency Management Plan COVID-19)]
Cream City Magazine $2,775.00
KGNS $1,020 |
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Community Action Agency |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective April 27, 2020:
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1213 |
Manager Nutrition Program |
$24.59 |
Issue: The employee that was in slot #1213 resigned effective 04/17/20.
Solution: Request to fill this vacant slot will allow the department to continue to operate effectively.
Result: The filling of slot #1213 will allow the department to run on a full staff if the court grants approval. |
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Discussion and possible action to ratify the acceptance of a donation check (check #6622) from M.F. Gonzalez for the Webb County Community Action Agency Meals on Wheels Program-Meals for Vets Program in the amount of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. This donation does not require a County match.
Issue: M.F. Gonzalez has donated check #6622 to Webb County Community Action Agency Meals on Wheels Program-Meals for Vets Program in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00), in memory of cousin who served in Vietnam War.
Solution: Funding will allow for continued home delivered meals to be serviced to Veteran clients.
Result: Additional monies would become available for continued services to Veterans. |
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Economic Development |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of a Corona Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) grant application to Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division (CJD) in the amount estimated at $200,000 and as developed, written, and submitted by the Webb County Sheriff's Office for overtime, equipment, and supplies to assist the Webb County Sheriff’s Office in its continuing efforts to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic in Laredo/Webb County, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any match; and, thus shall have no impact to the general fund. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff]
Issue: The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the lives of millions of people throughout the world and continues to cause immense physical, psychological, and economic devastation on the local community.
Solution: Through this proposed grant application, the Webb County Sheriff’s Office will be able to obtain supplemental resources to help continue preventing the spread of the coronavirus, preparing for its short and long term impacts, and responding to the increased needs in the local community.
Result: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office will have additional resources to help serve and protect the local community. |
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Discussion and possible action to ratify a supplemental award in the amount of $530,000 from the Office of the Governor Homeland Security Grants Division for the Border Prosecution Grant #2466309. This action will also extend the period of performance to the current existing grant to August 31, 2021. The supplemental funding will be utilized to pay for the salaries of three prosecutors, one investigator and one paralegal. This formal request shall authorize the 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 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. [Requested by Isidro "Chilo" Alaniz, District Attorney; Fund #2739-2260]
Issue: There is a need for resources to prosecute felony cases, provide technical assistance and training to law enforcement agencies and prosecute border crime cases along the Texas-Mexico Border. The Office of the Governor of Texas has provided available resources through a supplemental award to enhance prosecution in the area of organized crime/criminal enterprise cases.
Solution: Accept the supplemental award as set forth above to ensure that the Border Prosecution Unit at the District Attorney's Office can continue to successfully prosecute border crime cases along the Texas-Mexico Border.
Result: The District Attorney's Office will have the opportunity to receive additional resources to continue prosecution specifically in the area of organized crime / criminal enterprise cases. |
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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 $3,405.15 for year three 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 $2,043.09 (60%) and the remaining $1,362.06 (40%) will be funded by T.I.D.C., effective October 1, 2020. [Account #1001-1160-001-463909-010 - Public Defender Integrated Defense Project, Requested by Virginia Aranda, Public Defender]
Issue: The projected increase in the fringe benefits for our two grant funded positions is $3,405.15 for year three. 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 2020-2021 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 three of the grant. |
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Discussion and possible action to submit the 2021 Webb County Resolution for year three of the Webb County Integrated Defense Project, and the 2021 Improvement Grant Program Intent to Submit Multi-year Grant Renewal to Texas Indigent Defense Commission (T.I.D.C.). The renewal includes the additional $3,405.15 in which Webb County will provide 60% of that amount, and T.I.D.C. will provide 40%, effective October 1, 2020. [Requested by Virginia Aranda, Public Defender]
Issue: Amount awarded and approved for year three is $77,337.06 from T.I.D.C. (40%) and $116,005.60 from Webb County (60%). The $3,405.15 is in addition to the grant award. These additional funds will cover the increase in cost for fringe benefits for both positions. The new amount for year three will be $78,699.12 from T.I.D.C. (40%) and $118,048.69 from Webb County (60%). Therefore, the new commitment for year three for Webb County will increase by $2,043.09 and $1,362.06 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 development and submission of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) FY 2020 County Transportation Infrastructure Fund (CTIF) Program in a minimum amount of $5,711,300, and authorizing the County Judge to act as the County's Executive Officer and Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County's participation in the application. This grant application requires a 20% in-kind/cash match or a minimum of $1,142,260 based on the minimum amount requested. All required documents were sent for review to the Economic Development and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by James Flores, Economic Development Director]
Issue: Webb County roadways located in areas affected by increased oil and gas production are in need of repair and improvement to ensure the safety of all drivers and the public.
Solution: The Texas Department of Transportation released applications for the 2020 County Transportation Infrastructure Fund for the construction of, reconstruction of, or maintenance of transportation infrastructure including roads, bridges and culverts, intended to alleviate degradation caused by exploration, development or production of oil and gas.
Result: If awarded, improvements to county roads will ensure the sustainment of our energy industry and enhance the safety of all drivers and the public. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve 2019 Community Services Block Grant Discretionary Contract Number #611900003256 from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the Program Year 2020, in the amount of TWENTY NINE THOUSAND THIRTY EIGHT DOLLARS ($29,038.00). The Contract shall commence on March 26, 2020 and shall end on August 31, 2020. This action will not have impact to the General Fund and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by James Flores, CAA Executive Director and Economic Development]. [Account #2368-5170-330300-030- Grant Revenue Federal]
Issue: The Contract is to provide direct client assistance to low income households economically impacted by COVID-19.
Solution: The Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) provides support services to eligible elderly, disabled and low income residents of Webb County.
Result: This Contract will help economically low income households impacted by COVID-19. |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the development and submission of the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Public Assistance COVID-19 Streamlined Project Application in an amount of $250,000.00 and authorization of the County Judge to act as the County's Executive Officer and Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County's participation in the application. This grant application requires 25% cost share. All required documents were sent for review to the Economic Development and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by James Flores, Economic Development Director]
Issue: Webb County has declared a local disaster due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and with the rapid changes our community endures, Webb County has increased activities to address this pandemic.
Solution: Through this proposed grant application, Webb County will be reimbursed for no less than 75% of expenditures related to emergency protective measures conducted as a result of COVID-19 pandemic.
Result: If awarded, FEMA will assist Webb County in reimbursing unforeseen expenditures utilized to address COVID-19 Pandemic. |
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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: |
1001-6010-001-458000 |
Administrative Travel |
$10,000 |
$774.70 |
$8,411.12 |
$7,636.42 |
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To: |
1001-6010-001-443000-075 |
Repairs & Maint.Vehicles |
$625 |
$283.00 |
$567.00 |
$850.00 |
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1001-6010-001-443000-035 |
Repairs & Maint. Equip. |
$2,500 |
$491.70 |
$108.30 |
$600.00 |
Issue: Funds are needed in repairs & maintenance-vehicles and repairs & maintenance-equipment to cover necessary expenditures for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Solution: By Commissioners Court approval, account will have funds to cover expenses until end of fiscal year.
Result: With funds available, the department will be able to complete both future County projects as well as projects under development. |
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