Minutes

CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE TANO E. TIJERINA, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE

1.

Roll Call by Honorable Margie Ramirez-Ibarra, Webb County Clerk

2.

Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation

Led by Commissioner Pct. 3 John C. Galo

3.

Discussion and possible action for Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Reports (Auditor, Treasurer, Emergency Management, Human Resources, Risk Management, Tax Assessor-Collector; and any other Department reports); and any other matters incident thereto.

Mr. Raul Reyes, Treasurer gave a presentation of Bills of Disbursement that included the Recap of Checks, Payment Ratifications, Side Bills and Liability Disbursement for the period of 09/10/2021 - 09/23/2021 and County Payroll for the period of 08/27/2021 - 09/09/2021.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to approve of Bills and Disbursement

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Mr. Raul Reyes, Treasurer gave a presentation of the Casa Blanca Payroll on Paydate of 09/24/2021.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve the estimated payroll for the Casa Blanca Golf Course, not to exceed $40,000.00 excluding any bonuses

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Mr. Raul Reyes, Treasurer presented the Monthly Report for August 2021.

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to accept report

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Mr. Ernesto Guajardo, Human Resources Director presented the Wage and Payscale Budget Amendment.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo by order to accept the Wage and Payscale Budget Amendments

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Ms. Patricia Barrera, Tax Assessor Collector presented the Monthly report for August.

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to accept the report for August

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

4.

Public Comment - This section provides the public the opportunity to address the Commissioners Court on any items on the Agenda. Members of the public wishing to participate must complete a Witness Card specifying which agenda item they wish to comment on. Each public member, individually or in a group, will be allowed a total of Three (3) minutes within which to make any/all public comments.

No one signed up for Public Comments.

COURT TO DISCUSS AND ACT ON THE FOLLOWING:

CONSENT AGENDA: At most meetings, the Commissioners Court establishes a Consent Agenda. It consists of those Agenda Items which are routine or non-controversial, and which neither a member of the Commissioners court has asked to be pulled for discussion. Once the Commissioners Court has established the Consent Agenda, Agenda Items included on it will be voted upon in one vote, and will not be discussed separately unless requested by the County Judge or Commissioners.

The consent agenda has been created in order to give constituents the opportunity to view any and all pertinent backup information with reference to any item in the agenda. The objective of the consent agenda is for all Webb County constituents to be familiar with everyday county business and to demonstrate the transparency and fairness of this Commissioners Court.

The following Agenda Items are of a routine nature, and the Commissioners Court has received supporting materials for consideration. All of these Agenda Items will be passed with one vote without being discussed separately, unless a member of the Commissioners Court or the public requests that a particular Agenda Item be discussed. If so, that Agenda Item will be pulled from the Consent Agenda and discussed as part of the regular Agenda at the appropriate time. One vote will approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda.

CONSENT ITEMS

5.

Auditor

a.

Discussion and possible action to ratify, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within Forfeiture funds. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Sheriff]

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Request	End Bal.
From:	2153-3010-001-461000	Materials & Supplies	$300	$700
To:	2153-3010-001-441805	Internet Service	$300	$268.17

Issue: Internet Service account is low on funds to cover pending invoice.

Solution: Seeking authorization to transfer funds to mention account.

Result: Pay pending invoice and continue daily operations.

b.

Discussion and possible action to ratify, by order, a budget amendment of $8,515 to the District Attorney Federal Forfeiture Fund from new proceeds received from the U.S. Department of Justice Equitable Share Program. [Requested by Isidro "Chilo" Alaniz, District Attorney; Fund #2162 (Department of Justice - Federal Forfeiture)]

	Account Number	Account Name	Amount
From:	2162-259700	Fund Balance	$8,515

To:	2162-2260-001-456320	Bulletproof Vests	$2,520
	2162-2260-001-464005	Books & Subscriptions	$5,995
			$8,515

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 expenditure budget to be utilized for law enforcement purposes in accordance with the Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Guidelines.

c.

Discussion and possible action to approve the following budget amendment to carry over budget $26,165.94 in balances for El Aguila into FY22 for Fund 2661; Local Government Code 111.0706. [Requested by James Flores, CAA Director]

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Request	Current	End Balance
From:	2661-259700	Fund Balance	$26,165.94	$26,165.94	$0.00
To.	2661-7230-521-470000	Capital Outlay	$26,165.94	$513,170.00	$539,335.94

Issue: 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 authorizes a Budget Amendment in order to carry over year-end balance for El Aguila grant.

Result: Approval of budget amendment and carry over will ensure continuation of transportation services to the rural areas of Webb County.

d.

Discussion and possible action to ratify, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-1260-001-464005	Books & Subscriptions	$2,600	$1,872	$1,872	$0
	1001-1260-001-464010	Dues & memberships	$4,000	$1,275	$1,275	$0
	1001-1260-001-458000	Travel	$2,000	$1,000	$2,000	$1,000
				$4,147
To:	1001-1100-001-443000-260	Repairs & Maint.-Admin.	$50,000	$4,147	$3,608	$7,755

Issue: Auditors Office entrance repairs for security purposes.

Solution: Budget transfer from Auditors office to Building department to buy materials needed.

Result: Repairs to entrance will be completed at Auditors office.

e.

Discussion and possible action to ratify, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) to the Constable Pct. 1 State forfeiture fund by increasing the expenditure budget by $4,724.04; said amount is available from seized funds pursuant to chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Section 111.07075 (Special Budget for Revenue Received after start of Fiscal Year). [Requested by Rodolfo Rodriguez Jr., Constable Pct.1; # Fund #281-9150-352100 (State Forfeiture)]

FICA	2181-3150-001-422000	$1,467.27
Retirement	2181-3150-001-423000	$2,552.86
Unemployment	2181-3150-001-425000	$128.51
Workers Compensation	2181-3150-001-426000	$575.04
		$4,724.04

Issue: Collaboration between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies is necessary to pursue and dismantle organized crime organizations along Webb County and the Texas.

Solution: Accept federal assistance to continue local participation in Joint Operations under the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Program.

Result: Disruption of organized crime activity along the Texas border and in Webb County.

6.

Business Office

a.

Discussion and possible action to ratify, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-1380-001-456005	Postage & Courier	$500	$419.34	$419.34	$0.00
	1001-1380-001-464005	Books & Subscriptions	$500	$105.00	$105.00	$0.00
				$524.34
To:	1001-1380-001-461000	Materials & Supplies	$5,000	$524.34	$106.34	$630.68

Issue: Current account has been depleted and funding is necessary to finish off the fiscal year.

Solution: Approve Line Item Transfer.

Result: Sufficient funding for continued operations.

7.

Civil Legal Division

a.

Discussion and possible action to approve a one-year professional services agreement from (September 29, 2021 through September 30, 2022) between Webb County for the Adult Drug Court Treatment Program and La Familia Consulting and Counseling Services L.C. for services associated with the evaluation of Webb County’s Adult Drug Court program funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grant Award 1H79TI081059-02 at a cost of not more than Two Thousand Eighty-Three Dollars ($2,083.00) per month for a total cost not to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) for the year; and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents, and all other matters incident thereto. [Requested by the Adult Drug Court Program Account #2353-1020-003-432001 (Professional Services)]

Issue: Court approval of the evaluation agreement under the SAMHSA grant will allow a licensed treatment provider to provide treatment and evaluation of participants of the drug court program.

Solution: The Commissioners Court approving the agreement so that an license treatment provider can submit evaluations to the Drug Court Program.

Result: The Adult Drug Court Program will be able to continue to provide services and operate fully as a treatment program that is evaluated by a treatment provider.

b.

Discussion and possible action to enter into a State and Local HIDTA Task Force Agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Agency and Webb County for the Webb County District Attorney's Office for a period of one year (October 1, 2021 - September 30, 2022), said agreement will provide funding for task force duties and overtime reimbursement payments to Webb County; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any matters incident thereto. [Requested by Isidro “Chilo” Alaniz, District Attorney; No financial impact to the General Fund]

c.

Discussion and possible action to approve a twelve (12) month (May 31, 2021 through May 30, 2022) Lab Screen Agreement between Webb County for the 341st Veterans Treatment Program and Cordant Forensic Solutions for participant drug test monitoring at costs set forth in the agreement. There is no impact to the county budget, and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents and any other matter incident thereto. [Requested by Judge Becky Palomo, 341st District Court; Account #2351-2030-001-432001 (Professional Services)]

d.

Discussion and possible action to approve a twelve (12) month (September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2022) Lab Screen Agreement between Webb County for the Adult Drug Court Program and Cordant Forensic Solutions for participant drug test monitoring at costs set forth in the agreement. There is no impact to the county budget, and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents and any other matter incident thereto. [Requested by Judge Tano E. Tijerina, Adult Drug Court Program; Account #2353-1020-003-432001 (Professional Services)]

8.

Community Action Agency

a.

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. This position is grant funded by the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG).

Slot #	Title	Hourly Rate

1848	Driver/Custodian	$11.41

Issue: Slot #1848 is curently vacant.

Solution: Funds are currently available to fill slot# 1848, Driver Custodian.

Result: The filling of slot will allow department to effectively continue the flow of work. The grants funds will come from the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP).

b.

Discussion and possible action to accept Amendment #2 to Contract #612100032468 to the Program Year 2021Comunity Services Block Grant (CSBG) from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). This Amendment will increase the Program Year 2021 Contract in the amount of FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY EIGHT DOLLARS ($5,898.00) The Amendment will increase funding from $588,000.00 to $593,898.00 and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. This action will not have an 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 James Flores, Director of Community Action Agency and Economic Development Department; Grant Account #2368-5170-330300]

Issue: Approve Amendment # 2 for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the Program Year 2021.

Solution: The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) provides support services to eligible elderly, disabled and low income residents of Webb County.

Result: The support services are intended to assist eligible Webb County residents to transition out of poverty.

c.

Discussion and possible action to approve the following budget amendment on Fiscal Year 2020 5339 Discretionary PGA DIS 2104 (06) 129_20 to allow carryover of THIRTY SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX DOLLARS ($37,276.00) in grant balance from CAA- El Aguila Fund 2661 into the new Fiscal Year 2021-2022 starting September 2021. No impact to General Fund. All required documentation has been submitted to the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with Webb County (SPOC) Single Point of Contact procedures. [Requested by James Flores, CAA Executive Director]

Issue: CAA- El Aguila Rural Transportation 5339 Discretionary grant originally ended August 31^st 2021 and was extended by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) through Sept 30, 2022. Year-end balance must be carried over into New World system in order to continue the availability of these funds.

Solution: Commissioners’ Court authorizes budget amendment to carryover year-end balance from CAA- El Aguila 5339 Discretionary grant.

Result: Approval of budget carry over will ensure continuation of transportation services to the rural areas of Webb County.

d.

Discussion and possible action to approve the following budget amendment on Fiscal Year 2020 PGA RUR 2102 (06) to allow carryover of TWO HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO DOLLARS ($225,482.00) in grant balance from CAA- El Aguila Fund 2661 into the new Fiscal Year 2021-2022 starting September 2021. No impact to General Fund. All required documentation has been submitted to the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with Webb County (SPOC) Single Point of Contact procedures. [Requested by James Flores, CAA Executive Director]

Issue: CAA- El Aguila Rural Transportation 5311 STATE grant originally ended August 31^st 2021 and was extended by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) through December 31st 2022. Year-end balance must be carried over into New World system in order to continue the availability of these funds.

Solution: Commissioners’ Court authorizes budget amendment to carryover year-end balance from CAA- El Aguila STATE grant.

Result: Approval of budget carry over will ensure continuation of transportation services to the rural areas of Webb County.

e.

Discussion and possible action to approve the following budget amendment on Fiscal Year 2020- 2021 Federal 5311 PGA RPT 2001 (22) 045_21 to allow carryover of THREE HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY FOUR DOLLARS ($360,894.00) in grant balances from CAA- El Aguila Fund 2661 into the new Fiscal Year 2021-2022 starting September 2021. These funds will also be amended from operations and administrative to capital purchase and this amendment will remove the County Match requirement as we will now be using STATE funds as match instead. No impact to General Fund. All required documentation has been submitted to the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with Webb County (SPOC) Single Point of Contact procedures. [Requested by James Flores, CAA Executive Director]

Issue: CAA- El Aguila Rural Transportation Federal grant originally ended August 31^st 2021 and was extended by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) through August 31^st 2022. Year end balance must be carried over as capital expense into new FY New World system in order to continue the availability of these funds.

Solution: Commissioners’ Court authorizes budget amendment and carryover of year-end balance from CAA- El Aguila FED 5311 grant.

Result: Approval of budget amendment and carry over will ensure continuation of transportation services to the rural areas of Webb County.

9.

Honorable Rudy Rodriguez, Constable Pct. 1

a.

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-3150-001-443000-075	Repairs & Maint. Vehicles	$15,000	$1,789.56	$1,789.56	$0
	1001-3150-001-456305	Uniforms	$20,000	$1,070.60	$1,070.60	$0
	1001-3150-001-461000	Materials & Supplies	$8,000	$942.97	$942.97	$0
				$3,803.13
To:	1001-3150-001-460140	Fire Arms & Ammunition	$4,000	$.50	-$.50	$0
	1001-3150-001-462605	Fuel & Lubrication	$40,000	$3,802.63	$229.19	$4031.82
				$3,803.13

Issue: Accounts have insufficient funds to pay pending invoices to close out the fiscal year.

Solution: Transfer monies to cover the pending invoices.

Result: All invoices pending will be processed and paid.

10.

Honorable Harold Devally, Constable Pct. 4

a.

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-3170-001-443000-075	Repairs & Maint. Vehicles	$12,000	$74	$115.55	$41.55
To:	1001-3170-001-444500	Equipment Rental	$500	$74	$-37.00	$37.00

Issue: The following account #1001-3170-001-444500 (Equipment Rental) requires additional funds to cover estimated future expenditures that are forecasted to occur for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Solution: A line item transfer will assist in account not reaching a deficit.

Result: The transfer of funds will cover any estimated future expenditures for the remainder fiscal year.

11.

Honorable Hugo Martinez, County Court at Law 1 Judge

a.

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-2060-001-433011	Visting Judge	$3,000	$1,000	$1,000	$0
	1001-2060-001-451157	Adult Misdemeanor	$115,000	$9,000	$39,800	$30,800
				$10,000
To:	1001-2060-001-451003	Court Interprerer/Reporter	$4,250	$10,000	$3,950	$13,950

Issue: Due to a recent medical emergency, a court reporter service was required to cover two weeks of court. In order to pay invoice, a line item transfer is necessary.

Solution: Transfer money from within the buget.

Result: Invoices will be paid in a timely manner.

12.

Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

a.

Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of televised football commercial advertisement with Grey Television Group, Inc./Grey Media Group, Inc., for both NBC and CBS Sunday Night Football/NCAA games in Laredo by the Webb County District Attorney’s Office, for the “Make the Right Call” campaign. The campaign discourages drinking and driving in Webb County. The NBC Sunday Night advertisement package has (88) commercial ads, commencing from September, 2021 through end of the season at a total cost of Sixteen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($16,500.00). The CBS Sunday Night Football advertisement package shall also provide these ads during their N.C.A.A. College Football games, plus a total of (50) run of schedule (any-time of day/R.O.S.) spot announcements/commercial ads, starting September, 2021, until the end of the season at a total cost of Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($12,500.00). The Webb County District Attorney’s Office will be featured in the advertisement and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents, and any other matters thereto. [Requested by Isidro R. Alaniz, Webb County District Attorney; Funding Sources: $16,500.00 from State Forfeiture Funds; Account #2161-2260-001-457006 and $12,500.00 State Forfeiture Funds Account #2160-2260-001-457006]

b.

Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of televised commercial advertisement with Entravision, for the FOX National Football League (NFL) Sunday Football Television advertising in Laredo by the Webb County District Attorney’s Office, for the “Make the Right Call” campaign. The campaign discourages drinking and driving in Webb County. The FOX advertisement package has (168) commercial ads, commencing September, 2021 through January, 2022, at a total cost of Twenty-two Thousand ($22,000.00). The Webb County District Attorney’s Office will be featured in the advertisement and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents, and any other matters thereto. [Funding Sources: Federal Forfeiture Funds Account #2163-2260-001-457006 and State Forfeiture Funds Account #2161-2260-001-457006]

13.

Economic Development

a.

Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of a grant application as developed, written, and submitted by and for the Webb County Sheriff's Office to the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division in the amount estimated at $63,690 for Body Worn Camera (BWCs) equipment, software, and supplies; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant requires cash match of 25% or an estimated amount of $21,230, which will be met utilizing the Sheriff’s Office forfeiture funds [Fund #2152] for a total project cost estimated at $84,920; 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 use of Body Worn Cameras have been shown in studies to be an effective strategy for law enforcement agencies, and their use has grown to be a standard and beneficial practice for sworn officers.

Solution: Grant application to expand and leverage grant resources so that the Webb County Sheriff’s Office will be able increase transparency and accountability through the continued utilization of body-worn cameras for its sworn officer force.

Result: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office will be able to achieve greater transparency and accountability in its service and protection of the Laredo/Webb County public and taxpayers.

b.

Discussion and possible action to accept contract amendment that adds Subsection A, Administrative Requirements and Cost Principles, of Section 6 for the Texas Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (TEMAP). All required documents where sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures; and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any matters incident thereto. [Requested by James Flores, Economic Development Director]

Issue: There is a great need for mortgage assistance in Webb County due to the financial hardships created by the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Solution: This grant will allow Webb County to assist eligible non-entitlement residents throughout Webb County, Texas affected by COVID-19 with mortgage assistance.

Result: If approved, funding would provide mortgage assistance for eligible non-entitlement residents affected by COVID-19.

c.

Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of a Fiscal Year 2022 Local Border Security Program (FY 2022 LBSP) grant award in the amount of $140,000 from the Office of Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) as specifically developed, written, and submitted by and for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office for its peace officers’ overtime and applicable fringe benefits to provide enhanced border security in the Laredo/Webb County area, and authorize the Webb 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; Grant Account #2741]

Issue: The State of Texas recognizes that border communities face urgent security challenges caused by increased activity from transnational organized criminal syndicates and their allies that are intensified by the fluidity of border crossings, heavy commercial activity, and interdependence of the international border communities’ economies. These socio-economic pressures place increased demands on law enforcement services and intensify the need for augmented public safety resources.

Solution: Grant award to provide enhanced border security in Laredo/Webb County in order to fulfill State of Texas local border security program objectives, including overtime (OT) resources to suppress, deter, and reduce border-related criminal activity in Texas.

Result: Enhanced/increased patrol and investigative capacity for certified peace officers working at the Webb County Sheriff’s Office.

d.

Discussion and possible action to accept a Region 2 Border Prosecution Unit grant from the Office of the Governor Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) in the amount of $1,350,000 with a performance period from September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2023; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require matching funds. [Requested by Isidro "Chilo" Alaniz, District Attorney - Fund #2739]

Issue: There is a need for resources to prosecute felony cases, provide technical assistance and training to law enforcement agencies and to prosecute border crime cases along the "Texas-Mexican Border". The Office of the Governor of Texas Homeland Security Grants Division has provided available resources through a grant opportunity to enhance prosecution in the area of organized crime / criminal enterprise cases.

Solution: Authorize the acceptance of the grant award as set forth above to ensure that the District Attorney's Office Border Prosecution Unit can continue to successfully prosecute border crime cases along the "Texas-Mexican Border".

Result: The District Attorney's Office will have the opportunity to receive additional resources to continue prosecuting cases, specifically in the area of organized crime / criminal enterprises along the "Texas-Mexican Border".

e.

Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of a Fiscal Year 2022 Local Border Security Program (FY22 LBSP) grant award of $18,000, from the office of Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) as developed, written, and submitted by and for the Webb County Constable Office Pct.3 for its peace officer’s overtime and applicable fringe benefits to provide enhanced border security in the Laredo/ Webb County area and entering into the grant agreement; authorizing the Webb 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 funds. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Adrian Cortez, Webb County Constable Pct. 3]

14.

Elections Administration

a.

Discussion and possible action to ratify the approval, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-1110-001-456005	Postage & Courier Service	$45,000	$10,000	$24,886.42	$14,886.42
To:	1001-1110-001-461000	Materials & Supplies	$6,000	$10,000	$9.41	$10,009.41

Issue: Insufficient funding in the current account for pending purchase.

Solution: Process line item transfer.

Result: Sufficient funds for operational purchase.

b.

Discussion and possible action to ratify the approval, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-1110-001-443000-035	Repairs & Maint. Equip.	$70,000	$900	$11,649.54	$10,749.54
To:	1001-1110-001-443000-075	Repairs & Maint. Vehicles	$750	$900	$736	$1,636

Issue: Insufficient funding for a pending vehicle repair invoice.

Solution: Approve and process line item transfer.

Result: Funding avaiable for services rendered.

15.

Head Start
Disclaimer: All Head Start monies are 100% Federal funds

a.

Discussion and possible action to enter into an Thirty- Six (36) month (September 1, 2021- August 31, 2024) Professional Service Contract between Webb County for its Head Start/Early Head Start Program and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) Pediatric Dentistry and Advance General Dentists for dental health services at a rate according to the UTHSCSA Head Start Fee Schedule and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2357-5190-531-432083 (Medical/Dental Exams)]

b.

Discussion and possible action to enter into a three (3) year (September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2023) Educational Service Agreement between Adriana G. Muniz and the Webb County Head Start/Early Head Start Program to provide educational services to children and families at a cost according to the fee schedule contained in the Agreement, and requesting the County Judge to execute all relevant documents. [Account #2357-5230-531-432068 (Consultants Training)]

c.

Discussion and possible action to enter into a three (3) year (September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2024) Professional Service Contract between El Puente Counseling Center and the Webb County Head Start/Early Head Start Program to provide mental health consultant services to the Webb County Head Start/Early Head Start population at a cost according to the fee schedule contained in the Agreement, and requesting the County Judge to execute all relevant documents. [Account #2357-5230-531-432068 (Consultants Training) and #2357-5190-531-432088 (Mental Health Observation)]

d.

Discussion and possible action to approve the conversion of two full-time slots to four part-time slots with salary changes and approve the filling of the four new vacant Slots, subject upon the availability of payroll funds:

	Slot#	Title	Hourly Rate
From:	2023	Teacher Assistant Floater/BA	$13.36/hr
	2969	Teacher Assistant Floater/AA	$13.32/hr

To:	TBD	Substitute Teacher	$9.71/hr
	TBD	Substitute Teacher	$9.71/hr
	TBD	Substitute Teacher	$9.71/hr
	TBD	Substitue Teacher	$9.71/hr

e.

Discussion and possible action to accept the 2021 - 2022 United States Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program (USDA CACFP) continuation grant for the Head Start and Early Head Start program from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. This program provides reimbursement of meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack) to enrolled children and salaries of kitchen staff. Acceptance of this grant includes a salary adjust of 3% for all USDA CACFP staff.

f.

Discussion and possible action to enter into an Educational Services Agreement between Webb County for its Head Start/Early Head Start Program and Sandra S. Morales, M.Ed. This agreement establishes the terms and conditions under which Sandra S. Morales, M.Ed. will provide educational services to the Head Start children and families so that the Program is in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The term of the Agreement shall be for a term of thirty-six (36) months (September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2024) at a cost as set forth in the fee schedule within the Agreement, subject to annual budgetary appropriations, and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Accounts #2357-5230-531-432068 (Consultant Training), #2361-5200-531-432068 (Consultant Training), and #2367-5230-531-432068 (Consultant Training)]

g.

Discussion and possible action to enter into a Professional Services Agreement between Webb County for its Head Start/Early Head Start Program and Luis E. Flores, M.A., LPC, LCDC. This agreement establishes the terms and conditions under which Luis E. Flores will provide mental health consulting, training, classroom observations and related mental health assistance services to the Head Start children, families, and staff. The term of the Agreement shall be for a term of thirty-six (36) months (September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2024) at a cost as set forth in the fee schedule within the Agreement, subject to annual budgetary appropriations, and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Accounts #2357-5230-531-432088 (Mental Health Observations), #2361-5190-531-432088 (Mental Health Observation), #2367-5190-531-432088 (Mental Health Observations, #2357-5190-531-432068 (Consultants Training), #2367-5230-531-432068 (Consultants Training), #2357-5200-531-432088 (Mental Health Observations, #2361-5200-531-432088 Mental Health Observation, #2367-5200-531-432088 (Mental Health Observations)]

h.

Discussion and possible action to enter into a Non-Financial Professional Service Agreement between the Webb County for its Head Start/Child, Adolescent and Parent Program (CAPS) and Border Region Behavioral Health Center. This agreement establishes the terms and conditions under which Border Region Behavioral Health Center will provide mental health consulting services for the CAPS program population. The term of the Agreement shall be for a term of thirty-six (36) months (September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2024) and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents.

i.

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers):

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	2367-5190-531-458060	In-town Mileage	$4,000	$4,000	$4,000	$0.00
	2367-5190-531-460000	Office Supplies	$4,000	$3,870	$3,870	$0.00
	2367-5190-531-460105	Minor Tools & Aparatus	$15,000	$2,979	$2979	$0.00
	2367-5190-531-462605	Fuel & Lube	$951	$605	$951	$346
				$11,454
To:	2367-5190-531-457008-030	AURA-Contractual	$198,000	$11,454	$0.00	$11,454

Issue: Funds are available in the In-town mileage, office supplies,minor tools & apartus, & fuel & lube line items. Apply date of August 31, 2021.

Solution: Approve line item transfers.(Budget Amendment).

Result: Funds will be available in AURA-Contractual line item.

j.

Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slots:

Slot #	Title	Hourly Rate	Pay Periods
1034	CDA Teacher Assistant	$11.79	21
1644	Child Care Partnership Part Time Classroom Aide	$9.70	26
2061	Early Head Start Part Time Classroom Aide	$10.09	25
2964	Part Time Office Clerk	$10.88	26

16.

Planning & Physical Development

a.

Discussion and possible action to authorize Webb County and Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) to execute a one (1) year Technical Support and Software Maintenance Renewal agreement from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022, for software maintenance support for the Geographic Information System (GIS) Mapping and 911 software needed bd by the Webb County Planning Department for the sum of Eight Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Three Dollars ($8,463.00), and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2007-7020-001-457004 (GIS Mapping)]

17.

Pre-Trial Services

a.

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 October 1, 2021:

Slot #	Title	Hourly Rate

To be determined	Weekend Indigent Defense Coordinator (Grant funded; New position; Non-exempt; Part-time)	$14.42-$15.16 11/A-11/E

Issue: Our office is in need of additional staff to work a weekend schedule.

Solution: Our office has applied for grant funding to provide a salary for the needed additional staff.

Result: Our office has been granted the funding by the Texas Commission on Indigent Defense for the salary needed to hire new staff.

18.

Public Defender

a.

Discussion and possible action to authorize Webb County and Southwest Solutions Group to execute a One (1) year (October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022) Annual Preventative Maintenance & Service Agreement for Lektriever File Cabinet at the Webb County Public Defender's Office, in the annual sum of $1,482.64; and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents, and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-2280-001-443000-035 (Repairs & Maintenance)]

b.

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 as well as any and all Wage Plan Policies, effective September 27, 2021:

Slot #	Title	Salary

1885	Assistant Public Defender II	$73,955.87 - $81,683.23 (23-N/V)

Issue: Slot #1885 will become vacant on October 12, 2021.

Solution: Request is being made to fill the vacant attorney slot.

Result: The filling of slot #1885 will allow our office to continue to function efficiently and effectively.

19.

Purchasing

a.

Discussion and possible action to approve payment for memberships of non-profit state associations for fiscal year 2022 as required by Local Government Code Section §89.002 subject to funding availability and any other matters incident thereto.

Issue: Local Government Code §89.002 requires that:

The Commissioners Court may spend, in the name of the county, money from the county's general fund for membership fees and dues of a nonprofit state association of counties if:

(1) a majority of the court votes to approve membership in the association;
(2) the association exists for the betterment of county government and the benefit of all county officials;
(3) the association is not affiliated with a labor organization;
(4) neither the association nor an employee of the association directly or indirectly influences or attempts to influence the outcome of any legislation pending before the legislature, except that this subdivision does not prevent a person from providing information for a member of the legislature or appearing before a legislative committee at the request of the committee or the member of the legislature; and
(5) neither the association nor an employee of the association directly or indirectly contributes any money, services, or other valuable thing to a political campaign or endorses a candidate or group of candidates for public office.

Solution: Obtain court approval as required.

Result: Purchase Orders for state associations approved by Commissioners’ Court will be processed for payment.

b.

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to process surplus and/or salvage property in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, Section 263.152 (Disposition) and to publish notice to public as per Local Government Code Section 263.153 (Notice) for surplus and/or salvage property being auctioned.

Issue: Excess county property that is either by definition salvage or surplus property because of time, accident, or any other cause such as, wear and deterioration, damaged, or obsolete that has no value and/or usefulness for the intended purpose and is no longer needed by the department.

Solution: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to attempt to sell the County surplus or salvage property through public auction, dispose or destroy property that cannot be sold through public auction because it has deemed worthless or dispose through a recycling program under which property is collected, separated, or processed and returned to use in the form of raw materials of new products and/or donate as permitted by state law.

Result: Generate auction revenue from sale of county property, reduce county expenditures by transferring surplus property to other departments and make room for future assets replacing salvage or surplus items no longer needed.

c.

Discussion and possible action to ratify, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-1310-001-464010	Memberships	$700	$250	$700	$450
	1001-1310-001-461000	Materials & Supplies	$5,000	$33	$6,700	$6,667
				$283
To:	1001-1310-001-443000-075	Repairs & Maint. Vehicles	$800	$283	$1,500	$1,783

Issue: Unit #22-04 is in need of repairs due to a faulty fuel line.

Solution: Approve ratification of line item request by the purchasing department.

Result: Auto repairs will be completed and unit will run safely & efficiently for continued use.

d.

Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of one (1) 2020 Starcraft Allstar 24 Passenger, Rear Lift Bus equipped with audio and video package and a backup monitor system ($107,531.00) and two (2) 2021 Lone Star Promaster 9 Passenger, Front Ramp Lift Vans equipped with audio package and bus camera system ($210,156.00) from Creative Bus Sales for a total not to exceed $317,687.00 for the Webb County Action Agency El Aguila Rural Transportation Program pursuant to Section 271.101 and 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing Program; State of Oklahoma Interstate Contract SW0797C [Account #2661-7230-521-470000 (Capital Outlay); El Aguila Rural Transportation]

Issue: Grant funding is available for the purchase of 1 bus and 2 vans for use by the Webb County Community Action Agency, El Aguila Rural Transportation Program.

Solution: Authorize the purchse utilizing cooperative pricing through The State of Oklahoma Contract that is accepted and used in the State of Texas as a cooperative contract.

Result: Purchase the grant funded vehicles to enhance community outreach services to those citizens in need of transportation within Webb County boundaries and in accordance with El Aguila's Rural Transportation Guidelines.

20.

Risk Management

a.

Discussion and possible action to authorize Webb County and the American Association for Retired Persons (A.A.R.P.) to renew and approve the execution of a Host Agency Agreement for the Webb County Risk Management Dept., commencing October 1, 2021 thru September 30, 2022, for the “Senior Citizen Community Service Employment Program” in exchange for federally subsidized community service hours from the seniors citizens seeking gainful employment with no monetary costs to Webb County and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents, and any other matters incident thereto. [Training Only/No Funding Source Needed]

b.

Discussion and possible action to enter into a non-financial memorandum of understanding between Webb County and Harmony School of Excellence - Laredo for the purpose of collaborating with each other to advance STEM teaching and learning opportunities for Texas students; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto.

c.

Discussion and possible action for Webb County to enter into a One (1) year (October 17, 2021 through October 16, 2022) Preventative Maintenance & Service Agreement with Southwest Solutions Group to provide for annual service and maintenance to the Lektriever File Cabinet (SN30415) located at the Webb County Risk Management Department at an annual cost of One Thousand Three Hundred Ninety Seven Dollars and Fifty Three Cents ($1,397.53) and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents, and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1180-001-443000-035 (Repairs & Maintenance Equipment)]

d.

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 September 27, 2021:

Slot #	Title	Hourly Rate

2123	Liability Claims Coordinator	$19.40 - $20.39 17/A-E

Issue: The employee that was in this slot will be retiring effective September 30, 2021.

Solution: Request to fill this vacant slot will allow the department to continue to operate effectively.

Result: The filling of slot #2123 will allow the department to run on all staff if the court grants approval.

21.

Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

a.

Discussion and possible action to approve and adopt the "Webb County Sub-recipient Monitoring Policy and Procedures" for grants FJ-AX-0007 (Safe Haven) and 2017- WE-AX-0048 (ICJR) for said Federal Awards, Webb County is to monitor the sub-recipient of said federal funds as part of each grant and said policy will provide the necessary guidance and forms for monitoring; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. This is an administrative adoption of two policies which will have no financial impact to the budget. [Requested by Anita Guerra for the Webb County Sheriff's Office, Safe Haven Account Fund #2607 and ICJR Account Fund #2604]

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve Consent Agenda

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

REGULAR AGENDA

Economic Development

22.

Discussion and possible action to approve Change Order No. 1 for Texas Department of Agriculture TXCDBG Mirando Water Well Phase 1 Project No. 7219095 for an increase of 19 days to the contract with RG Enterprises, LLC, due to rain days and difficulty accessing property and further authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto.

Issue: Contractor experienced rain days that delayed construction, as well as had issues accessing the property.

Solution: Approve change order that will allow the contractor to have extra days to finish construction.

Result: Contractor will finish construction within contract timeframe.

Ms. Maria Silva from the Economic Development read the item.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve change order #1 and to increase the nineteen (19) days

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Auditor

23.

Discussion and possible action to enter into an agreement with Garza/Gonzalez & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, to audit Webb County's financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information, including the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the basic financial statements, of the County as of and for the year ended September 30, 2021 for a fee in the amount of SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($74,900.00) and any matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Account #1001-1130-001-432055 (Auditing & Accounting)]

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to dissolve previous ranking terminate negotiations with Garza/Gonzalez and Associates and to proceed with Casko Assoc.

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to bring up items 31 and 32

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Commissioners Court Administrator

32.

Discussion and possible action to consider the proposal submitted by Calderon Economic Development Strategies, LLC for consulting services for work on Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Three (Port Grande), being a minimum monthly payment of $8,000, for a guaranteed 20 hours of consultant service time per month and assuming 55 hours of time. Any hours spent on work beyond the guaranteed minimum would be billed as an added cost, at a rate of $400/hour, plus reasonable expenses, excluding food and entertainment costs and that graphic information systems analysis work (GIS) including data pulls, mapping, and compilation of statistical data needed for the TIRZ project evaluations will be billed to the County at $160/hour, as an added service expense, or to terminate negotiations and commence negotiations with the second ranked Proposer CAPEX and any matters incident thereto. [Requested by Civil Legal Division; Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (Professional Services)]

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to recind 1st and go with #2

Vote: 4 - 1 Motion Carried

NAY:	Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo

31.

Discussion and possible action to participate in the City of Laredo Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2., also known as The Coves at Winfield; and any other matters incident thereto.

Mr. Cliff Killam, Killam Family and Mr. Rolando Ortiz presented plans of the Coves at Winfield.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to approve as presented with the TIRZ with certain negotiations needed to be ironed out and to get with Civil Legal to make sure of hearings so they are scheduled appropriately.

Vote: 4 - 1 Motion Carried

NAY:	Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo

Business Office

24.

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Budget Officers and Auditors Office to enter and post-budget amendments for fiscal year-end transactions necessary to process payment of all invoices dated or services rendered on or before September 30, 2021. 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 have depleted departmental budgets nonetheless there are invoices pending to be processed that must be paid with FY 2020-2021 funds. Invoices cannot be validated if the accounts are negative.

Solution: In order to timely process and pay invoices, Business Office will identify line items transfers and perform administrative budget amendments as needed to process invoices. A list of invoices pending process due to insufficient funds will be generated and provided to the Budget Officers by the Business Office.

Result: Invoices will be processed and sent to the Auditors for approval.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Other:

Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)

Civil Legal Division

25.

Discussion and possible action to approve the proposed Engineering Services Agreement with Enprotec/Hibbs & Todd, Inc. for the development of construction plans and specifications as well as pre-construction services and construction administration services regarding upgrades and improvements, which could also consist of new construction, to include either microfiltration or ultrafiltration (“MF/UF”) to the Colorado Acres Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant (the “Project”) located in Webb County Texas in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand One Hundred Forty Dollars ($299,140.00) or to terminate negotiations and authorize negotiations with the next ranked engineering firm and any other matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Funds available under 2019A Bond Series (#3869-7230-001-474501-030)]

Commissioner Pct. 2 Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina motion and Commissioner Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez second.

Commissioner Pct. 2 Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina recinded her motion and Commissioner Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez recinded his second.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to terminate the negotiations with the Consultants and move to #2

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

26.

Discussion and possible action to enter into an Agreement for Engineering Services with Crane Engineering Corporation for the development of plans, specifications, estimates, construction staking and construction management services for the extension of a one (1) mile section of Mangana Hein Road in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars ($117,497.00) and any matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents.[Funding is 2020 CTIF]

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina to approve

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Other:

Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)

Purchasing

27.

Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of one (1) 2022 John Deere Gator HPX815E to include a full windshield, cover and power lift in cargo box from Deere and Company for the Building Maintenance Department for a total not to exceed $15,142.55 (TXMAS Ground Maintenance Equipment Contract No. 18-51V05), with further action to transfer from Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010, in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Section 271.101 and 271.102 (Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program) and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1100-001-470000 Capital Outlay]

Issue: A utility vehicle is needed for County Fairgrounds. The use of this vehicle will provide building grounds personnel a safer mode of transportation while moving around the facility during public events.

Solution: Authorize the purchase under the cooperative contract. Includes basic warranty of 12 months or 1,000 hours.

Results: Proceed with order.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Other:

Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)

Water Utilities

28.

Discussion and possible action approve Change Order Number Four (4) for Tac-N-Trol to increase the contract amount for SCADA Improvement Project to address Water Treatment Plant Flowmeter Upgrade in an amount not to exceed Thirty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Dollars ($35,790.00) for a total Project Cost of One Million Three Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Ninety Dollars ($1,385,090.00) with an increase to the contract time by an additional One hundred twenty (120) days, and any other matters incident thereto. [Funding Source under the 2016 Bond 7220-7280-001-474501 (Construction in Progress)]

Issue: Intregate to Water Treatment Plant SCADA, Flowmeter upgrade Totalizers for each individual Flow Meter throughout the Water Plant Process System

Solution: Award Change Order to the SCADA Improvements Project

Result: The Rio Bravo Water Treatment Plant will have backup information for Monthly Operating Reports as required by the T.C.E.Q.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Other:

Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)

29.

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the Water Utilities fund:

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	7220-7270-001-432001	Professional Services	$118,339	$35,790	$71,840	$36,050
	7220-7280-001-432001	Proferssional Services	$96,056.	$73,908.97	$73,908.97	$0.00
				$109,698.97
To:	7220-7280-001-474501	Construction in Progress	$32,485	$35,790	$4,158.11	$39,948.11
	7220-7280-001-443000-035	Repairs & Maint. Equip.	$0.00	$73,908.97	$0.00	$73,908.97
				$109,698.97

Issue: Integrate all Flow Meters to the Water Treatment Plant SCADA.

Solution: Approve Line Item Transfer.

Result: Data will be uploaded automatically to SCADA and use for the generating of the Monthly Operating Report as required by T.C.E.Q.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Other:

Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)

Honorable Rudy Rodriguez, Constable Pct. 1

30.

Discussion and possible action to identify the funding source for the cash match for the grant from the Texas Department of Transportation 2021 Click It Or Ticket Campaign that was needed to cover fringe benefits not to exceed $5,000, which was approved as line item #19 on the February 22, 2021 and line item #22 May 24, 2021 of Commissioners Court meetings.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina and to use the Operation Reserve as the Funding Source

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Other:

Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)

Honorable Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 2

33.

Discussion and possible action to approve a Resolution to recognize the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Webb County by lighting up the Webb County Courthouse in Pink for the month of October, 2021; and any other matters incident thereto.

Gracie Peña, Herlinda Trevino, Teresa Solano and Sylvia Garcia spoke in reference to Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to commemorate October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Other:

Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)

Commissioner Pct. 2 Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina read the resolution and suggested everybody to wear pink on Wednesday's.

1.

Discussion and possibel action to explore the possibility of a one-time payout of Annual Leave overage time for Department Heads; specifically and only for department heads that will surpass the current annual leave cap of that in excess of 176 leave hours for the current fiscal year (Fiscal Year 2021-2022) as per as per Personnel Policy 9.03(b); and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 (Operational Reserve and Payroll/Fringe Savings)]

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Other:

Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)

34.

Communications

No communications were made.

35.

Adjourn

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to adjourn

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Other:

Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)