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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 ratify, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within Grant Funds. [Requested by Community Action Agency]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
From: |
2371-5260-521-44300-020 |
Repairs & Maint. Bldg. |
$962.70 |
$41.20 |
$41.70 |
$0.00 |
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2371-5260-521-422000 |
FICA |
$13,332.00 |
$2,000.00 |
$3,314.78 |
$1,314.78 |
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2371-5260-521-4100000 |
PayRoll |
$174,954.00 |
$2,000.00 |
$16,312.35 |
$14,312.35 |
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2371-5260-521-458090 |
Travel |
$500.00 |
$200.00 |
$200.00 |
$0.00 |
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$4,241.20 |
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To: |
2371-5260-521-44300-035 |
Repairs & Maint. Equip. |
$5,000.00 |
$41.20 |
$76.72 |
$117.92 |
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2371-5260-521-463030 |
Bulk Food |
$64,975.00 |
$4,200.00 |
$1,295.43 |
$5,495.43 |
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$4,241.20 |
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Issue: Meals On Wheels Requires Funds to be Transfer into the In these account to cover the increase in food cost.
Solution: By Commissioners Court ratification of the approval, we will have funds to cover cost
Result: With funds available, the department will be able to cover the cost for the home delivered meals and congregate meals program. |
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Discussion and possible action to ratify, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within Forfeiture funds. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Sheriff]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Request |
End Bal. |
From: |
2153-3010-001-461000 |
Materials & Supplies |
$100 |
$100 |
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2151-3010-001-425000 |
Unemployment Tax |
$80 |
$80 |
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$180 |
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To: |
2153-3010-001-441805 |
Internet Service |
$100 |
$100 |
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2151-3010-001-426000 |
Workers Compensation |
$80 |
$80 |
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$180 |
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Issue: Low on funds to pay internet invoice. Workers Comp account is in deficit.
Solution: Seeking authorization to ratify funds.
Result: Transfer funds clear deficit, and pay invoice. |
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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, Sheriff]
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Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Current |
Request |
End Bal. |
From: |
2610-3010-001-470000 |
Capital Outlay |
$12,000 |
$802.00 |
($802.00) |
-0- |
To: |
2610-3010-001-461000 |
Materials & Supplies |
$46,008 |
$3,022.74 |
$802.00 |
$3,824.74 |
Issue: The federal agency has authorized remaining grant funds to be utilized for the purchase of needed materials and supplies.
Solution: Request authorization from the court to conduct a needed line item transfer.
Result: Remaining grant funds will be utilized for needed materials and supplies to continue vigilance against the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve a budget amendment by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $2,220,792.00 for new revenues received for the Available and Permanent School Funds as of September 30, 2021 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code, Section 111.07075 (special budget for Revenue Received after Start of Fiscal Year). [Fund #5100/5200 (Available and Permanent School Funds)]
Revenue G/L Account Number |
G/L Account Name |
Amount |
5100-8010-362200 |
Grazing Lease |
$185,678.00 |
5200-1250-362100 |
Royalties |
$2,035,114.00 |
Expenditure G/L Account Numbe |
G/L Account Name |
Amount |
5100-8010-001-480001 |
L.I.S.D. |
$59,045.00 |
5100-8010-001-480002 |
U.I.S.D. |
$125,890.00 |
5100-8010-001-480003 |
Webb Consolidated |
$743.00 |
5200-8010-001-480001 |
L.I.S.D. |
$647,166.00 |
5200-8010-001-480002 |
U.I.S.D. |
$1,379,807.00 |
5200-8010-001-480003 |
Webb Consolidated |
$8,141.00 |
Total |
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$2,220,792.00 |
Issue: Increase FY-2021 budget to cover future expenditures. Funding available in the fund balance account.
Solution: Appropriate new expenditures to be used for the purpose of program expenditures.
Result: Finalize special budget using FY-2021 proceeds for the purpose stated on this agenda item. |
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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 Ocotober 8, 2021:
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Hourly Rate |
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1217 |
Food Transporter |
$10.00 (Grant funds) |
Issue: The Employee that was in Slot #1217 resigned effective 09/22/2021.
Solution: Request to fill this vacant slot will allow the department to continue operate effectively.
Result: The filling of the slot #1217 will allow the department to be full straff if the court grants approval. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the 3% Wage increase to the Webb County Community Action Agency for the following lines of business: Community Social Services Program, Self-Help Center Program, Rural Transit Program (El Aguila), and Meals-On-Wheels/Elderly Nutrition Program. The State funding Agencies have noted that approval of staff salary increase are subject to approval at the local level only and contingent that it does not include an increase request in state funding. Though there are local funds allotted to CAA Programs, all staff salary increases will be paid 100% from grant funds and from other sources with the exception of the Elderly Nutrition Program, which is paid from county funding. [Requested by James Flores, CAA Director]
Issue: Webb County Community Action Agency staff has not participated on the wage increase adjustment since August 10, 2015.
Solution: The Webb County Community Action Agency is proposing staff salaries 3% Wage Adjustment.
Result: The Webb County Community Action Agency staff salaries be adjusted by 3% for the following programs, subject to the approval of the program funding agencies: The Community Social Services Program, Self-Help Center Program, Rural Transit Program (El Aguila), and Meals-On-Wheels/Elderly Nutrition Program. |
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Economic Development |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the Economic Development Department to develop and submit the 2022-2023 Fund for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) Veterans County Service Officer Funding Grant application AN-VSO-22-001 to the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) dollars in grant funds to extend current transportation services budget period from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 offered to Webb County veterans and their families, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents on this application. This grant does not require in-kind or cash match commitment. The Webb County Veteran Service Office has provided all the necessary documentation for the Economic Development Department review. The solicitation is compliant with Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. This action will have no impact on the General Fund. [Requested by David Garza, Veteran’s Office]
Issue: Local Webb County veterans and surviving spouses need extended transportation services to essential medical appointments outside of the Webb County area, pharmacies, and local food pantry services for clients who do not have any transportation means.
Solution: Approval of letter of intent will allow for the submittal application of the Texas Veterans Commission Grant for Webb County Veterans Service Officer Fund, which will enable funding for extended services.
Result: Upon approval of the Texas Veterans Commission Grant for Webb County Veterans Service Officer Fund, The Webb County Veteran Service Office will provide comprehensive services. These services will allow transportation to medical appointments within the surrounding 200-mile radius and let qualifying clients go to local pharmacies and receive perishables through local food banks. |
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Discussion and possible action to approve change order No. 2 in the amount of $10,160.00 and a time extension for the date of October 30, 2021 to the contract with RG Enterprises, LLC, due to difficult soil for the Texas Department of Agriculture TXCDBG Mirando Water Well Phase 1 Project No. 7219095; with further approval to transfer funds required from account #3523-1150-001-410000; and authorizing the County Judge to execute any relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by James Flores, Economic Development Director; Account #3523-7230-001-432001 (Construction in Progress)]
Issue: The contractor has been hitting rock and caliche that has been damaging their equipment and slowing down the process considerably.
Solution: Approve change order that will allow for the contractor to complete contractual activities and a time extension until October 30, 2021.
Result: Contractor will finish construction within contract timeframe. |
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Discussion and possible action to accept the grant award with the Apache Corporation for the FY2021-2022 Apache Tree Program Grant Application for the donation of trees in the Santa Teresita Community Center, Precinct 3 and the Fred & Anita Community Center, Precinct 4; 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 Apache Tree Grant Program. 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. This grant does not require cash match. [Requested by James Flores, Economic Development Director]
Issue: Community Centers are limited to greenery.
Solution: To accept grant award of Tree donation from Apache Tree Grant Program.
Result: To provide trees to the Community Centers for Precinct 3, and Precinct 4. |
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Head Start
Disclaimer: All Head Start monies are 100% Federal funds |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into a Thirty-Three (33) month and thirty (30) day (November 1, 2021 to August 31, 2024) Child Care Partnership Agreement between Dr. Miroslava Vargas D/B/A Education Center Aura, Inc. and Webb County for the Webb County Head Start/Early Head Start Program wherein Education Center Aura, Inc. will set up, implement and operate nine (9) classrooms at a cost determined by student population; and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Webb County Head Start Program Director; Account #918-4208-7037-2] |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the renewal of a Software License and Support Services Agreement between Webb County and Management Information Technology USA, Inc. d/b/a Child Plus Software, for the Webb County Headstart/Early Headstart Education Program, for a One year (1yr.) term, starting October 1, 2021 thru September 30th, 2022, at an annual subscription fee of $24,853.90, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Head Start Director; Account #2357-5200-531-457008 Contractual - $22,229.00, Account #2361-5200-531-457008 Contractual - $1,312.45, Account #2367-5200-531-457008 - $1,312.45] |
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Indigent Healthcare Services |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slots, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective October 8, 2021:
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Hourly Rate |
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2961 |
Nurse |
$27.46 18/Y |
686 |
Nurse |
$27.46 18/Y |
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