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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 JUNE 9, 2014 9:00 a.m.

Item 1

CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE DANNY VALDEZ, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Approval of Minutes for May 27, 2014

4. Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report

5. Communications

6. 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 will be allowed a total of Three (3) minutes within which to make any/all public comments.

Item 3

Honorable Linda R. Ramirez, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1

7. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to cover cell phone costs: From: 001-0201-6402 Repairs & Maint.- Equipment $400 To: 001-0201-6004 Cell Phone Cost $400

Item 4

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

8. Presentation of Recognition to Larga Vista Community Center Kid's Café Program participant, boxer Jesus Olvera for winning the State Championship in his division on May 23 & 24, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. He won by TKO. [Co-Sponsored by Greg Araiza, Larga Vista Community Center Director]

9. Discussion and possible action to authorize the transportation of Webb County colonia residents via the El Aguila Rural Transit System to the Operation Lone Star event which will be held August 4-8, 2014 at the LISD Performance Arts Center (formerly known as Laredo Civic Center); and any other matters incident thereto. Residents will be able to receive FREE health and medical services such as immunizations for children, diabetic screening; blood pressure screening; hearing and vision screenings, and sports physicals. The funding for the transportation costs will come from Indigent Health Care Services Department Account #001-4101-7002, Medical Services. [Co-sponsored by John C. Galo, Webb County Commissioner Pct.3]

Item 5

Honorable Jaime A. Canales, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4

10. Discussion and possible action to approve an increase in part time pay, up to $30.00 per hour, for a part time Texas State Certified Teacher position who will assist in the Precinct 4 Summer camp programs for children. The operational general order states that pay for part time employees cannot exceed $15.00/hr. unless specific approval to pay more is authorized by Commissioners Court.

11. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers to help sponsor Pct. 4 community Summer projects: From: 001-0204-6004-2 Cell Phone Cost $1,500 001-0204-5005 Part-Time $1,500 To: 001-0204-6219-2 Goods for Public Events $3,000

12. Discussion and possible action to approve a donation of $500 to the Laredo Court Crushers, the National Junior Tennis and Learning Laredo Chapter 501 (c ) 3 organization that helps improve committed athletes to achieve their highest expectations in both tennis and life. [Account #001-0204-6219-2 (Goods for Public Events)]

Item 7

Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

13. Discussion and possible action to enter into a rural transportation federal fund agreement (No. 51422F7205) with the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation, wherein Webb County Community Action Agency accepts a grant amount not the exceed TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIVE DOLLARS ($254,205.00) for the El Aguila Rural Transportation Program and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Juan Vargas, Community Action Agency and Economic Development Director]

14. Discussion and possible action for the Webb County Community Action Agency to enter into a One (1) year equipment maintenance agreement with Nevill Business Machines for One (1) Toshiba E-Studio 455 Copier at a monthly cost of .008 cents per copy over the lease term. The term of the agreement will commence upon the execution of the agreement by both parties, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Requested by Juan Vargas, Community Action Agency Director]

Items 8 & 9

Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

15. Discussion and possible action to purchase Seventeen (17) computers and software Licenses for County Clerk's office, from Dell, pursuant to Section 271.101 and 271.102 Subchapter F, Cooperative Purchasing Program, DIR-SDD-1951 in the amount of $29,132.56. [Account #750-8000-8801]

Items 10 & 11

Honorable Monica Notzon, 111th District Court Judge

17. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to cover Judge's attendance cost for conferences: From: 001-1002-6022 Professional Services $2,500 To: 001-1002-6011 Training & Education $2,500

Items 12 & 13

Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

19. Discussion and possible action to approve the acceptance of a supplemental award from the Southwest Border Anti-Money Laundering Alliance Grant in the amount of $200,000.00 and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #343-2001-3501]

Item 14

Auditor

21. Discussion and possible action to approve the extension option in the yearly Engagement Letter between Webb County and the CPA firm of Garza/Gonzalez & Associates for an additional Two (2) years to do the County's annual independent audit at the same original cost, subject to annual budgetary appropriations: Webb County $69,300 001-0109-6021 Juvenile Probation $13,250 147-1301-6021 Adult Probation $15,250 079-1200-6022

Items 15 & 16

Building Maintenance

22. 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 June 02, 2014. Slot # Title Hourly Rate 0036 Carpenter $11.89

Item 17

Community Action Agency

25. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot, to be funded from the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) and the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), at a wage of $10.00 per hour no benefits at 29 hours per week. There will be no impact on the General Fund, effective June 09, 2014. Slot # Title Hourly Rate 2800 Temporary Center Aide $10.00

26. Discussion and possible action to accept a donation check in the amount of $57.86 from Nueces Electric Cooperative Retail Division, NEC Retail. The Webb County Community Action Agency will utilize these funds to assist qualified NEC Retail clients.

Item 18

Engineer

27. Discussion and possible action to approve the closeout and acceptance of the San Carlos I & II Paving Project (TxDOT 5BCF5032-2C240051) and the release of the 5% retainage in the amount of $46,741.90 and a contract balance of $14,310.80 for a total of $61,052.70 to REIM Construction. [Accounts #704-8001-8801-14 and #704-2311]

28. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following vacant Slot for the Utilities Department, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective June 9, 2014: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 2353 Cashier $13.42

29. Discussion and possible action to approve a General Request for Payment to Unitech Business Solutions, Inc., for Invoices 26655, 27289, 27963, 28689, 29430, 30147, 30873, 31656, 32417 and 33243 totaling $645.42 for copier maintenance and cost per copy for the reason that Purchase Order protocol was not followed. [Account #801-3001-6402]

30. Discussion and possible action to accept an FMAG (Fire Management Assistance Grant) in the amount of $27,728.07 from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) to reimburse agencies who responded to a fire at El Cenizo on April 4, 2011. The responding agencies were El Cenizo Volunteer Fire Department, The Rio Bravo Volunteer Fire Department, the Webb County Volunteer Fire Department, The Laredo Fire Department, the Webb County Sheriffs and El Aguila Transportation Department. The reimbursement will be a percentage of the funds spent by each agency.

31. Discussion and possible action to approve correction of vendor from Lorex Technology to B & H Photo for the purchase of security cameras at the Webb County Water Utilities Department in the amount of $2,700.00. [Account #750-800-8801 (Capital Outlay)]

Item 19

Ernesto J. Salinas Community Center

32. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer for summer camp costs: From: 001-6100-6010 Books & Subscriptions $500 To: 001-6100-6219-2 Goods for Public Events $500

33. Discussion and possible action to approve the budget salary adjustment for the following Slot as per the original budgeted rate: Slot # Title Current Salary Budgeted Salary 2320 Director $29,120 $44,235 [Co-Sponsored by Linda R. Ramirez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

Item 20

Fernando A. Salinas Community Center

34. 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 June 9, 2014: Slot # Title Hourly Rate/Salary 2707 Driver/ Maintenance 10.25 Hourly/ Salary 21,320

Item 21

Fire Suppression & EMS Services

35. Discussion and possible action to accept a donation from Devon Energy Corporation in the amount of $1,000.00, to be utilized in the purchase of firefighting foam, eductors, firefighting equipment; and authorizing all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto.

36. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Webb County Volunteer Fire Department to submit a Texas Forest Service Fire Department Grant Assistance application for up to $12,000.00 for volunteer firefighter training, and authorizing the County Judge to act as the County's Executive Officer and Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County's request for Texas Forest Service Fire Department Assistance funding. This application does not require County matching funds.

Item 22

Indigent Healthcare Services

37. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to cover unexpected travel costs: From: 001-4101-6022 Professional Services $1,500 To: 001-4101-5601 Administrative Travel $1,500

38. 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 June 9, 2014: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 1292 Caseworker Up to $14.25

Item 23

Juvenile Probation Department

39. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers to cover cost of repairs to the walk-in cooler, locks and intercoms in detention, generator maintenance expenses, upkeep of a/c units and other general building repairs: From: 001-1301-6022 Professional Services $20,000 To: 001-1301-6401 Repairs Maint- Building $12,000 001-1301-6402 Repairs Maint. Equip. $ 8,000 $20,000

Items 24 & 25

Law Library

40. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to cover maintenance fees for copier: From: 001-1130-6010 Books & Subscription $400 To: 001-1130-6402 Equipment Maintenance $400

Item 26

Public Defender

42. Discussion and possible action to approve the transfer of employees within the following Slots with salary changes and approve the filling of the vacant Slot, subject upon the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines: Slot# Title Salary From: 254 Assistant Public Defender $81,621 To: 1884 Assistant Public Defender $85,304 To Fill: 254 Assistant Public Defender $81,621

43. Discussion and possible action to approve salary adjustment for the following Slot as per the original budgeted rate. Slot # Title Current Salary Budgeted Salary 2085 Assistant Public Defender $74,005 $77,005 2086 Assistant Public Defender $76,000 $77,005

Item 27

Purchasing

44. Discussion and possible action to solicit bids for the following annual contracts: Bid 2015-60 Annual Contract for Food Commodities Bid 2015-61 Annual Contract for Tortillas Bid 2015-69 Annual Contract for Brakes & Rotors for Law Enforcement Vehicles Bid 2015-76 Annual Contract for Electrical Service for Buses

45. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit bids for the following Annual Contract: Bid 2015-28 Annual Contract for Asphalt and Concrete Repairs

46. Discussion and action to approve a correction to a previously approved agenda item (Commissioner’s Court Date: 09/09/2013- Item #60); the agenda approved the purchase of a copier for $8,293 from Xerox. The actual purchase was for $5,599 from Toshiba. The backup on the agenda indicated that from the 3 cooperative quotes Toshiba had the lower priced copier. There was an error in listing Xerox as the vendor and not Toshiba. [Fund #603-0101-8801 (Capital Outlay)]

47. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to purchase computers for purchasing staff: From: 001-0600-6022 Professional Services $4,000 To: 001-0600-6224 Minor Tools & Apparatus $4,000

48. Discussion and possible action to accept the increase in Milk Price for the 2014-2015 extension period for Bid 2014-12 Annual Contract for Milk (Hygeia) Due to the increase in the Federal Milk Order, prices will be adjusted slightly for the extension period of this contract. Below is the new pricing: Gallon Whole Milk 3.39 to 3.71 Gallon Milk 2% 3.25 to 3.57 Gallon Milk 1% 3.15 to 3.47 1/2 Pint Whole Milk 0.27 to 0.30 1/2 Pint Milk 2% 0.26 to 0.29 1/2 Pint Milk 1% 0.26 to 0.29 4oz Orange Juice 0.17 to 0.19 6oz Orange Juice 0.24 to 0.25 All other items on the contract will remain at the original quoted price.

Item 28

Veteran's Office

49. Discussion and possible action to approve the increase in hours from 25 not to exceed 29 hours per week for Two (2) part time employees of the Veteran's Service office.

50. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers to purchase office supplies, a new printer and ink: From: 001-5050-5602 Local Mileage $140 001-5050-6005 Postage $200 001-5050-6007 Dues & Memberships $130 001-5050-6014 Equipment Rental $300 001-5050-6204 Fuel & Lubricants $120 001-5050-6402 Equipment Maint. $100 $990 To: 001-5050-6205 Materials & Supplies $990

51. Adjourn

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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 JUNE 9, 2014 9:00 a.m.

Item 1

CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE DANNY VALDEZ, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Approval of Minutes for May 27, 2014

4. Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report

5. Communications

6. 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 will be allowed a total of Three (3) minutes within which to make any/all public comments.

Item 3

Honorable Linda R. Ramirez, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1

7. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to cover cell phone costs: From: 001-0201-6402 Repairs & Maint.- Equipment $400 To: 001-0201-6004 Cell Phone Cost $400

Item 4

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

8. Presentation of Recognition to Larga Vista Community Center Kid's Café Program participant, boxer Jesus Olvera for winning the State Championship in his division on May 23 & 24, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. He won by TKO. [Co-Sponsored by Greg Araiza, Larga Vista Community Center Director]

9. Discussion and possible action to authorize the transportation of Webb County colonia residents via the El Aguila Rural Transit System to the Operation Lone Star event which will be held August 4-8, 2014 at the LISD Performance Arts Center (formerly known as Laredo Civic Center); and any other matters incident thereto. Residents will be able to receive FREE health and medical services such as immunizations for children, diabetic screening; blood pressure screening; hearing and vision screenings, and sports physicals. The funding for the transportation costs will come from Indigent Health Care Services Department Account #001-4101-7002, Medical Services. [Co-sponsored by John C. Galo, Webb County Commissioner Pct.3]

Item 5

Honorable Jaime A. Canales, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4

10. Discussion and possible action to approve an increase in part time pay, up to $30.00 per hour, for a part time Texas State Certified Teacher position who will assist in the Precinct 4 Summer camp programs for children. The operational general order states that pay for part time employees cannot exceed $15.00/hr. unless specific approval to pay more is authorized by Commissioners Court.

11. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers to help sponsor Pct. 4 community Summer projects: From: 001-0204-6004-2 Cell Phone Cost $1,500 001-0204-5005 Part-Time $1,500 To: 001-0204-6219-2 Goods for Public Events $3,000

12. Discussion and possible action to approve a donation of $500 to the Laredo Court Crushers, the National Junior Tennis and Learning Laredo Chapter 501 (c ) 3 organization that helps improve committed athletes to achieve their highest expectations in both tennis and life. [Account #001-0204-6219-2 (Goods for Public Events)]

Item 7

Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

13. Discussion and possible action to enter into a rural transportation federal fund agreement (No. 51422F7205) with the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation, wherein Webb County Community Action Agency accepts a grant amount not the exceed TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIVE DOLLARS ($254,205.00) for the El Aguila Rural Transportation Program and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Juan Vargas, Community Action Agency and Economic Development Director]

14. Discussion and possible action for the Webb County Community Action Agency to enter into a One (1) year equipment maintenance agreement with Nevill Business Machines for One (1) Toshiba E-Studio 455 Copier at a monthly cost of .008 cents per copy over the lease term. The term of the agreement will commence upon the execution of the agreement by both parties, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Requested by Juan Vargas, Community Action Agency Director]

Items 8 & 9

Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

15. Discussion and possible action to purchase Seventeen (17) computers and software Licenses for County Clerk's office, from Dell, pursuant to Section 271.101 and 271.102 Subchapter F, Cooperative Purchasing Program, DIR-SDD-1951 in the amount of $29,132.56. [Account #750-8000-8801]

Items 10 & 11

Honorable Monica Notzon, 111th District Court Judge

17. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to cover Judge's attendance cost for conferences: From: 001-1002-6022 Professional Services $2,500 To: 001-1002-6011 Training & Education $2,500

Items 12 & 13

Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

19. Discussion and possible action to approve the acceptance of a supplemental award from the Southwest Border Anti-Money Laundering Alliance Grant in the amount of $200,000.00 and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #343-2001-3501]

Item 14

Auditor

21. Discussion and possible action to approve the extension option in the yearly Engagement Letter between Webb County and the CPA firm of Garza/Gonzalez & Associates for an additional Two (2) years to do the County's annual independent audit at the same original cost, subject to annual budgetary appropriations: Webb County $69,300 001-0109-6021 Juvenile Probation $13,250 147-1301-6021 Adult Probation $15,250 079-1200-6022

Items 15 & 16

Building Maintenance

22. 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 June 02, 2014. Slot # Title Hourly Rate 0036 Carpenter $11.89

Item 17

Community Action Agency

25. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot, to be funded from the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) and the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), at a wage of $10.00 per hour no benefits at 29 hours per week. There will be no impact on the General Fund, effective June 09, 2014. Slot # Title Hourly Rate 2800 Temporary Center Aide $10.00

26. Discussion and possible action to accept a donation check in the amount of $57.86 from Nueces Electric Cooperative Retail Division, NEC Retail. The Webb County Community Action Agency will utilize these funds to assist qualified NEC Retail clients.

Item 18

Engineer

27. Discussion and possible action to approve the closeout and acceptance of the San Carlos I & II Paving Project (TxDOT 5BCF5032-2C240051) and the release of the 5% retainage in the amount of $46,741.90 and a contract balance of $14,310.80 for a total of $61,052.70 to REIM Construction. [Accounts #704-8001-8801-14 and #704-2311]

28. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following vacant Slot for the Utilities Department, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective June 9, 2014: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 2353 Cashier $13.42

29. Discussion and possible action to approve a General Request for Payment to Unitech Business Solutions, Inc., for Invoices 26655, 27289, 27963, 28689, 29430, 30147, 30873, 31656, 32417 and 33243 totaling $645.42 for copier maintenance and cost per copy for the reason that Purchase Order protocol was not followed. [Account #801-3001-6402]

30. Discussion and possible action to accept an FMAG (Fire Management Assistance Grant) in the amount of $27,728.07 from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) to reimburse agencies who responded to a fire at El Cenizo on April 4, 2011. The responding agencies were El Cenizo Volunteer Fire Department, The Rio Bravo Volunteer Fire Department, the Webb County Volunteer Fire Department, The Laredo Fire Department, the Webb County Sheriffs and El Aguila Transportation Department. The reimbursement will be a percentage of the funds spent by each agency.

31. Discussion and possible action to approve correction of vendor from Lorex Technology to B & H Photo for the purchase of security cameras at the Webb County Water Utilities Department in the amount of $2,700.00. [Account #750-800-8801 (Capital Outlay)]

Item 19

Ernesto J. Salinas Community Center

32. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer for summer camp costs: From: 001-6100-6010 Books & Subscriptions $500 To: 001-6100-6219-2 Goods for Public Events $500

33. Discussion and possible action to approve the budget salary adjustment for the following Slot as per the original budgeted rate: Slot # Title Current Salary Budgeted Salary 2320 Director $29,120 $44,235 [Co-Sponsored by Linda R. Ramirez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

Item 20

Fernando A. Salinas Community Center

34. 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 June 9, 2014: Slot # Title Hourly Rate/Salary 2707 Driver/ Maintenance 10.25 Hourly/ Salary 21,320

Item 21

Fire Suppression & EMS Services

35. Discussion and possible action to accept a donation from Devon Energy Corporation in the amount of $1,000.00, to be utilized in the purchase of firefighting foam, eductors, firefighting equipment; and authorizing all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto.

36. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Webb County Volunteer Fire Department to submit a Texas Forest Service Fire Department Grant Assistance application for up to $12,000.00 for volunteer firefighter training, and authorizing the County Judge to act as the County's Executive Officer and Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County's request for Texas Forest Service Fire Department Assistance funding. This application does not require County matching funds.

Item 22

Indigent Healthcare Services

37. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to cover unexpected travel costs: From: 001-4101-6022 Professional Services $1,500 To: 001-4101-5601 Administrative Travel $1,500

38. 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 June 9, 2014: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 1292 Caseworker Up to $14.25

Item 23

Juvenile Probation Department

39. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers to cover cost of repairs to the walk-in cooler, locks and intercoms in detention, generator maintenance expenses, upkeep of a/c units and other general building repairs: From: 001-1301-6022 Professional Services $20,000 To: 001-1301-6401 Repairs Maint- Building $12,000 001-1301-6402 Repairs Maint. Equip. $ 8,000 $20,000

Items 24 & 25

Law Library

40. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to cover maintenance fees for copier: From: 001-1130-6010 Books & Subscription $400 To: 001-1130-6402 Equipment Maintenance $400

Item 26

Public Defender

42. Discussion and possible action to approve the transfer of employees within the following Slots with salary changes and approve the filling of the vacant Slot, subject upon the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines: Slot# Title Salary From: 254 Assistant Public Defender $81,621 To: 1884 Assistant Public Defender $85,304 To Fill: 254 Assistant Public Defender $81,621

43. Discussion and possible action to approve salary adjustment for the following Slot as per the original budgeted rate. Slot # Title Current Salary Budgeted Salary 2085 Assistant Public Defender $74,005 $77,005 2086 Assistant Public Defender $76,000 $77,005

Item 27

Purchasing

44. Discussion and possible action to solicit bids for the following annual contracts: Bid 2015-60 Annual Contract for Food Commodities Bid 2015-61 Annual Contract for Tortillas Bid 2015-69 Annual Contract for Brakes & Rotors for Law Enforcement Vehicles Bid 2015-76 Annual Contract for Electrical Service for Buses

45. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit bids for the following Annual Contract: Bid 2015-28 Annual Contract for Asphalt and Concrete Repairs

46. Discussion and action to approve a correction to a previously approved agenda item (Commissioner’s Court Date: 09/09/2013- Item #60); the agenda approved the purchase of a copier for $8,293 from Xerox. The actual purchase was for $5,599 from Toshiba. The backup on the agenda indicated that from the 3 cooperative quotes Toshiba had the lower priced copier. There was an error in listing Xerox as the vendor and not Toshiba. [Fund #603-0101-8801 (Capital Outlay)]

47. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to purchase computers for purchasing staff: From: 001-0600-6022 Professional Services $4,000 To: 001-0600-6224 Minor Tools & Apparatus $4,000

48. Discussion and possible action to accept the increase in Milk Price for the 2014-2015 extension period for Bid 2014-12 Annual Contract for Milk (Hygeia) Due to the increase in the Federal Milk Order, prices will be adjusted slightly for the extension period of this contract. Below is the new pricing: Gallon Whole Milk 3.39 to 3.71 Gallon Milk 2% 3.25 to 3.57 Gallon Milk 1% 3.15 to 3.47 1/2 Pint Whole Milk 0.27 to 0.30 1/2 Pint Milk 2% 0.26 to 0.29 1/2 Pint Milk 1% 0.26 to 0.29 4oz Orange Juice 0.17 to 0.19 6oz Orange Juice 0.24 to 0.25 All other items on the contract will remain at the original quoted price.

Item 28

Veteran's Office

49. Discussion and possible action to approve the increase in hours from 25 not to exceed 29 hours per week for Two (2) part time employees of the Veteran's Service office.

50. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers to purchase office supplies, a new printer and ink: From: 001-5050-5602 Local Mileage $140 001-5050-6005 Postage $200 001-5050-6007 Dues & Memberships $130 001-5050-6014 Equipment Rental $300 001-5050-6204 Fuel & Lubricants $120 001-5050-6402 Equipment Maint. $100 $990 To: 001-5050-6205 Materials & Supplies $990

51. Adjourn

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 JUNE 9, 2014 9:00 a.m.

Item 1 CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE DANNY VALDEZ, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Approval of Minutes for May 27, 2014

4. Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report

5. Communications

Item 3 Honorable Linda R. Ramirez, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1

7. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to cover cell phone costs: From: 001-0201-6402 Repairs & Maint.- Equipment $400 To: 001-0201-6004 Cell Phone Cost $400

Item 4 Honorable Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 2

8. Presentation of Recognition to Larga Vista Community Center Kid's Café Program participant, boxer Jesus Olvera for winning the State Championship in his division on May 23 & 24, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. He won by TKO. [Co-Sponsored by Greg Araiza, Larga Vista Community Center Director]

Item 5 Honorable Jaime A. Canales, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4

11. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers to help sponsor Pct. 4 community Summer projects: From: 001-0204-6004-2 Cell Phone Cost $1,500 001-0204-5005 Part-Time $1,500 To: 001-0204-6219-2 Goods for Public Events $3,000

Item 7 Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

Items 8 & 9 Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

15. Discussion and possible action to purchase Seventeen (17) computers and software Licenses for County Clerk's office, from Dell, pursuant to Section 271.101 and 271.102 Subchapter F, Cooperative Purchasing Program, DIR-SDD-1951 in the amount of $29,132.56. [Account #750-8000-8801]

Items 10 & 11 Honorable Monica Notzon, 111th District Court Judge

17. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to cover Judge's attendance cost for conferences: From: 001-1002-6022 Professional Services $2,500 To: 001-1002-6011 Training & Education $2,500

Items 12 & 13 Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

Item 14 Auditor

Items 15 & 16 Building Maintenance

22. 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 June 02, 2014. Slot # Title Hourly Rate 0036 Carpenter $11.89

Item 17 Community Action Agency

26. Discussion and possible action to accept a donation check in the amount of $57.86 from Nueces Electric Cooperative Retail Division, NEC Retail. The Webb County Community Action Agency will utilize these funds to assist qualified NEC Retail clients.

Item 18 Engineer

28. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following vacant Slot for the Utilities Department, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective June 9, 2014: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 2353 Cashier $13.42

31. Discussion and possible action to approve correction of vendor from Lorex Technology to B & H Photo for the purchase of security cameras at the Webb County Water Utilities Department in the amount of $2,700.00. [Account #750-800-8801 (Capital Outlay)]

Item 19 Ernesto J. Salinas Community Center

32. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer for summer camp costs: From: 001-6100-6010 Books & Subscriptions $500 To: 001-6100-6219-2 Goods for Public Events $500

33. Discussion and possible action to approve the budget salary adjustment for the following Slot as per the original budgeted rate: Slot # Title Current Salary Budgeted Salary 2320 Director $29,120 $44,235 [Co-Sponsored by Linda R. Ramirez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

Item 20 Fernando A. Salinas Community Center

34. 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 June 9, 2014: Slot # Title Hourly Rate/Salary 2707 Driver/ Maintenance 10.25 Hourly/ Salary 21,320

Item 21 Fire Suppression & EMS Services

35. Discussion and possible action to accept a donation from Devon Energy Corporation in the amount of $1,000.00, to be utilized in the purchase of firefighting foam, eductors, firefighting equipment; and authorizing all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto.

Item 22 Indigent Healthcare Services

37. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to cover unexpected travel costs: From: 001-4101-6022 Professional Services $1,500 To: 001-4101-5601 Administrative Travel $1,500

38. 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 June 9, 2014: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 1292 Caseworker Up to $14.25

Item 23 Juvenile Probation Department

Items 24 & 25 Law Library

40. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to cover maintenance fees for copier: From: 001-1130-6010 Books & Subscription $400 To: 001-1130-6402 Equipment Maintenance $400

Item 26 Public Defender

43. Discussion and possible action to approve salary adjustment for the following Slot as per the original budgeted rate. Slot # Title Current Salary Budgeted Salary 2085 Assistant Public Defender $74,005 $77,005 2086 Assistant Public Defender $76,000 $77,005

Item 27 Purchasing

45. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit bids for the following Annual Contract: Bid 2015-28 Annual Contract for Asphalt and Concrete Repairs

47. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to purchase computers for purchasing staff: From: 001-0600-6022 Professional Services $4,000 To: 001-0600-6224 Minor Tools & Apparatus $4,000

Item 28 Veteran's Office

49. Discussion and possible action to approve the increase in hours from 25 not to exceed 29 hours per week for Two (2) part time employees of the Veteran's Service office.

51. Adjourn

Jun 09, 2014 Commissioners Court Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 JUNE 9, 2014 9:00 a.m.

Item 1 CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE DANNY VALDEZ, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Approval of Minutes for May 27, 2014

4. Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report

5. Communications

Item 3 Honorable Linda R. Ramirez, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1

7. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to cover cell phone costs: From: 001-0201-6402 Repairs & Maint.- Equipment $400 To: 001-0201-6004 Cell Phone Cost $400

Item 4 Honorable Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 2

8. Presentation of Recognition to Larga Vista Community Center Kid's Café Program participant, boxer Jesus Olvera for winning the State Championship in his division on May 23 & 24, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. He won by TKO. [Co-Sponsored by Greg Araiza, Larga Vista Community Center Director]

Item 5 Honorable Jaime A. Canales, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4

11. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers to help sponsor Pct. 4 community Summer projects: From: 001-0204-6004-2 Cell Phone Cost $1,500 001-0204-5005 Part-Time $1,500 To: 001-0204-6219-2 Goods for Public Events $3,000

Item 7 Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

Items 8 & 9 Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

15. Discussion and possible action to purchase Seventeen (17) computers and software Licenses for County Clerk's office, from Dell, pursuant to Section 271.101 and 271.102 Subchapter F, Cooperative Purchasing Program, DIR-SDD-1951 in the amount of $29,132.56. [Account #750-8000-8801]

Items 10 & 11 Honorable Monica Notzon, 111th District Court Judge

17. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to cover Judge's attendance cost for conferences: From: 001-1002-6022 Professional Services $2,500 To: 001-1002-6011 Training & Education $2,500

Items 12 & 13 Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

Item 14 Auditor

Items 15 & 16 Building Maintenance

22. 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 June 02, 2014. Slot # Title Hourly Rate 0036 Carpenter $11.89

Item 17 Community Action Agency

26. Discussion and possible action to accept a donation check in the amount of $57.86 from Nueces Electric Cooperative Retail Division, NEC Retail. The Webb County Community Action Agency will utilize these funds to assist qualified NEC Retail clients.

Item 18 Engineer

28. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following vacant Slot for the Utilities Department, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective June 9, 2014: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 2353 Cashier $13.42

31. Discussion and possible action to approve correction of vendor from Lorex Technology to B & H Photo for the purchase of security cameras at the Webb County Water Utilities Department in the amount of $2,700.00. [Account #750-800-8801 (Capital Outlay)]

Item 19 Ernesto J. Salinas Community Center

32. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer for summer camp costs: From: 001-6100-6010 Books & Subscriptions $500 To: 001-6100-6219-2 Goods for Public Events $500

33. Discussion and possible action to approve the budget salary adjustment for the following Slot as per the original budgeted rate: Slot # Title Current Salary Budgeted Salary 2320 Director $29,120 $44,235 [Co-Sponsored by Linda R. Ramirez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

Item 20 Fernando A. Salinas Community Center

Item 1

CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE DANNY VALDEZ, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE

Item 3

Honorable Linda R. Ramirez, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1

Item 4

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

Item 5

Honorable Jaime A. Canales, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4

Item 7

Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

Items 8 & 9

Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

Items 10 & 11

Honorable Monica Notzon, 111th District Court Judge

Items 12 & 13

Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

Item 14

Auditor

Items 15 & 16

Building Maintenance

Item 17

Community Action Agency

Item 18

Engineer

Item 19

Ernesto J. Salinas Community Center

Item 20

Fernando A. Salinas Community Center

Item 21

Fire Suppression & EMS Services

Item 22

Indigent Healthcare Services

Item 23

Juvenile Probation Department

Items 24 & 25

Law Library

Item 26

Public Defender

Item 27

Purchasing

Item 28

Veteran's Office

Item 1

CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE DANNY VALDEZ, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE

Item 3

Honorable Linda R. Ramirez, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1

Item 4

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

Item 5

Honorable Jaime A. Canales, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4

Item 7

Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

Items 8 & 9

Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

Items 10 & 11

Honorable Monica Notzon, 111th District Court Judge

Items 12 & 13

Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

Item 14

Auditor

Items 15 & 16

Building Maintenance

Item 17

Community Action Agency

Item 18

Engineer

Item 19

Ernesto J. Salinas Community Center

Item 20

Fernando A. Salinas Community Center

Item 21

Fire Suppression & EMS Services

Item 22

Indigent Healthcare Services

Item 23

Juvenile Probation Department

Items 24 & 25

Law Library

Item 26

Public Defender

Item 27

Purchasing

Item 28

Veteran's Office