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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 9:00 a.m.

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

Item 1

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Approval of Minutes for August 25, 2014

4. Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report

Item 4

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 8.14

Status report from Totem, LLC and representatives from Tx Department of Transportation (Tx Dot) regarding funds allocated from the State of Texas for the County Transportation Infrastructure Fund (CTIF) grant program; with discussion and possible action to approve the work authorizations submitted by Totem, LLC and S&B Infrastructure Ltd. for professional service work authorizations submitted for the proposed Five (5) mile stretch for the Espejo-Gates Road Bridge in Webb County, Texas; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Leroy Medford, Executive Administrator]

Item 3

Honorable Danny Valdez, Webb County Judge

7. Discussion and possible action to schedule a fiscal year 2014-2015 budget workshop to begin preparations to finalize department budget requests; and any other matters incident thereto.

Item 5

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

9. Discussion and possible action to accept a grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) in the amount of TWO HUNDRED NINETY-THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTEEN DOLLARS ($293,417.00) for acquisition of Fire Department equipment to increase the ability of the Webb County Fire Department to provide crucial fire protection services within rural Webb County and authorize the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documentation. [Requested by Juan Vargas, Webb County Economic Development Executive Director]

10. Discussion and possible action to include an adjustment of salaries for the following elected officials for the 2014-2015 fiscal year budget: Constable, Pct. #2 Miguel Villarreal, Constable, Pct. #3 Adrian Cortez and Constable, Pct. #4 Harold DeVally to reflect parity with the salary recently approved by the salary grievance committee for elected official Constable Pct. #1 Rodolfo Rodriguez, in the amount of $12,350 (Operational Allowance); and any other matters incident thereto.

Item 6

Honorable John C. Galo, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 3

11. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer for completion of part time payroll: From: 001-0203-5005 Part Time $3,000 To: 001-0202-5005 Part Time $3,000

Item 7

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

12. Discussion and possible action to formalize the youth village juvenile substance abuse center committee composed of various elected and non-elected officials; and any other matters incident thereto. The committee will review statutory requirements and guidelines as well as explore possible vendors interested in managing the center.

Item 8

Commissioners Court

13. Discussion and possible action to fill slot #0606 County Extension Agent-Family and Consumer Sciences position serving Webb County at the biweekly pay rate of $882.02, effective September 15, 2014; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office]

Public Hearing on Tax Increase

1.Roll Call by Honorable Margie Ramirez-Ibarra, Webb County Clerk 2. Open Public Hearing on Tax Increase (pursuant to Chapter 26, Tax Code) by Honorable Danny Valdez, Webb County Judge. 3. Public Hearing on Tax Increase. Last year, the Webb County property tax rate was 0.420055. That rate raised $67,122,546 in revenues, a portion of which was used to fund maintenance and operations such as for road and bridge, law enforcement, judicial functions, count government, health and welfare, recreation and culture, community service, and other sources and uses. This year, Webb County is proposing a property tax rate of 0.414700. That rate will raise $74,695,622 which is $7,573,076 more in revenues than that raised by taxes imposed last year. 4. Announcement of the meeting to vote on adopting the proposed tax rate will be held on Monday, September 22, 2014, at 9:00 a.m., at the Webb County Courthouse, Second Floor, Commissioners Court, 1000 Houston St., Laredo, TX 78040. 5. Close Public Hearing

Item 11

Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

15. Discussion and possible action to enter into an Annual Application Software User-Based Annual Renewal Support Service Agreement with Hamer Enterprises and the Webb County Tax Office for a period of Twelve (12) months (September 9, 2014 through September 8, 2015) for an annual cost of FOURTEEN THOUSAND NINETY-TWO DOLLARS ($14,092.00) subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Patricia A. Barrera, Webb County Tax Assessor Collector; Account #001-0700-6411]

16. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Webb County Community Action Agency to enter into a contract for a rural transportation federal fund agreement (No. 51522F7121) thru December 31, 2015 with the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation wherein Webb County accepts a grant amount not to exceed ($37,400.00) for the El Aguila Rural Transportation program and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents. This Grant will be used for preventative maintenance expenses. [This grant does not require any cash match from Webb County] [Requested by Juan Vargas, Webb County Community Action Agency Executive Director]

17. Discussion and possible action to enter into a contract amendment number One (1) to the rural transportation federal fund grant agreement No. RPT 1204 (22) 38 with the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation, wherein Webb County accepts an increase of EIGHTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE ($89,869.00) to the original grant amount of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIVE ($254,205.00) for the "El Aguila rural transportation program"; and authorizng the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [This grant does not require any cash match from Webb County] [Requested by Juan Vargas, Webb County Communty Action Agency Executive Director]

18. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Forty-Eight (48) month (September 8, 2014 to September 7, 2016) FMV Lease Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and the Veterans Service Office a Toshiba Digital Copier E-Studio 3055C at a cost of One Hundred Eighty-Eight Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($188.36) per month for a total amount of Nine Thousand Forty-One Dollars and Twenty-Eight Cents ($9,041.28) over the term of the agreement, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Subchapter F., Cooperative Purchasing Program; Sections 721.101 and 271.102, DIR-SDD Contract No. 1686, subject to annual budget appropriating and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by David Garza, Webb County Veterans Service Officer; Account #001-5050-6014]

19. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Forty-Eight (48) month (September 8, 2014 through September 7, 2016) Maintenance Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and Veterans Service Office for a Toshiba E-Studio 3055C at a quarterly cost of $0.00730 for black images and $0.04580 for color images, excess per unit charge and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by David Garza, Webb County Veterans Service Officer; Account #001-5050-6014]

20. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Non-Financial Memorandum of Understanding between United Independent School District and Head Start/Early Head Start Program from September 1, 2014 to August 31, 2015 to provide a common understanding of the collaboration and relationship for the Pregnancy, Education and Parenting Program (“PEP”) and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Webb County Head Start Director]

21. Discussion and possible action to enter into a One (1) year agreement (October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015) between Webb County Head Start and The Brokerage Store Inc. for accidental insurance for a total cost of SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($6,350.00) and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Webb County Head Start Director; Accounts #903-4207-6090 and #909-4207-6090]

22. Discussion and possible action to accept the dedication of One (1) roadway right-of-way easement out of Lot 8, Block 19 Pueblo Nuevo Subdivision, from Manuel J. Rodriguez, being a tract of land containing 0.0323 acres and to authorize the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Luis Perez Garcia III, Webb County Engineer; ROW]

23. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Forty-Eight (48) month (September 8, 2014 through September 7, 2016) Lease Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and the Webb County Engineering Department for a Toshiba Digital Copier at a cost of NINETY-SIX DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-TWO CENTS ($96.72) per month for a total amount of FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY-TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY-SIX CENTS ($4,642.56) over the term of the agreement, subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Luis Perez-Garcia Webb County Engineer; Account #801-3001-6402]

24. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Forty-Eight (48) month (September 8, 2014 through September 7, 2016) Maintenance Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and the Webb County Engineering Department for a Toshiba EStudio 357 Digital Copier at a cost $0.00730 per copy, per quarter over the term of the agreement, subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Luis Perez-Garcia, Webb County Engineer; Account #801-3001-6402]

Item 12

Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

OPEN PUBLIC HEARING

25. Archival Plan for funding the automation project and records management and preservation services performed by the Webb County Clerk pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 118.0216. [Account #005-1120] CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

26. Discussion and possible action to approve the County Clerk’s Archival Plan for funding the automation project and records management and preservation services performed by the Webb County Clerk pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 118.0216. [Account #005-1120]

Items 13 - 17

13. Honorable Rebecca Palomo, 341st District Court Judge

14. Honorable Oscar Hale, 406th District Court Judge

15. Honorable Alvino "Ben" Morales, County Court at Law 1 Judge

16. Honorable Jesus Garza, County Court at Law 2 Judge

17. Honorable Ramiro Veliz, Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Pl. 1

Items 18 - 20

18. Honorable Rudy Rodriguez, Constable Pct. 1

19. Honorable Mike Villarreal, Constable Pct. 2

20. Honorable Adrian Cortez, Constable Pct. 3

Item 21

Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

36. Discussion and possible action to approve the continued payment of eligible salary and fringe benefits of the grant funded Crime Victim Advocate under the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) Grant No. 1554146, Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) Program for Sixty (60) days, until receipt of grant contract with the signature by the Texas Attorney General or his designee. Webb County has already been notified of said grant award and returned the grant award contract to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) with the required signature by the authorized official for Webb County, the Webb County Judge, in reference to this grant. [Fund Source 332]

37. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Service Agreement Renewal between Appriss and Webb County for Fiscal Year 2015 for the Victim Information & Notification Everyday (VINE) Program for the automated notification of crime victims for a period of Twelve (12) months beginning on September 1, 2014, through August 31, 2015, for a total amount of Twenty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Fifteen Dollars and Thirty-Two Cents ($27,715.32) and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Fund Source 321]

38. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers to cover shortfalls and end of year expenditures: From: 001-2001-6740 Forensic Exams $3,659 001-2005-6204 Fuel & Lubricants $20,000 001-2060-6202 Uniforms $15,000 001-2061-5003-C Overtime Nurses $45,000 001-2062-6202 Uniforms $3,000 001-2062-6714 Medical Services $16,595 $103,254 To: 001-2001-6401 Repairs & Maint.- Building $12,500 001-2001-6706 K-9 Expenses $1,500 001-2001-6005 Postage $3,100 001-2060-6014 Equipment Rentals $6,200 001-2060-6401 Repairs & Maint.- Building $7,000 001-2060-5605 Special Travel- Prisoner Transport $5,500 001-2005-5605 Special Travel- MHU $5,500 001-2060-6023-04 Contract Services- Zapata $39,280 001-2060-6023-06 Contract Serivices- Jim Hogg $1,950 001-2060-6023-07 Contract Services- Maverick $20,724 $103,254 [Co-Sponsored by Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 2]

Items 22 - 28

22. Honorable Patricia A. Barrera, Tax-Assessor- Collector

23. Administrative Services

24. Building Maintenance

25. Carlos Aguilar Activity Center

26. Community Action Agency

27. Economic Development

28. El Cenizo Community Center

Item 29

Engineer

47. Discussion and possible action to correct the reimbursable expense amount of $65,000.00 to $64,400.00 on Agenda Item #21 of the April 28, 2014 Commissioner Court Meeting and approve an amendment to the Hickey and Pena, LLC., contract in the amount of $25,200.00 for Engineering Services associated with the platting requirements of the property for the future Webb County Main Fire Station and Administration Building. This amount will increase the contract amount from $222,400.00 to $247,600.00; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account 740-0200-8801 (Certificate of Obligations)]

Items 30 & 31

30. Ernesto J. Salinas Community Center

31. Fire Suppression & EMS Services

Items 32 & 33

32. Head Start

33. Indigent Healthcare Services

Item 34

Information Technology

53. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following vacant Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective September 8, 2014: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 2787 Multi-Media Specialist $13.06

54. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit request for proposals or cooperative purchasing contract for the integration between New Dawn and Tyler Technologies Software. [Account #749-0500-8801]

Items 35 - 38

35. La Presa Community Center

36. Medical Examiner

37. Planning

38. Public Defender

Item 39

Public Information Officer

62. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to cover the renewal of the Commissioners Court video streaming service: From: 001-0550-6224 Minor Tools & Apparatus $100 To: 001-0550-6411 Repairs & Maint.-Software $100

Item 40

Purchasing

63. Discussion and possible action to award Bid 2015-71 Master Plumber for house to line and sewer connections project, TCDP #713015 in Colonia Pueblo Nuevo to A Plus Plumbing Contractor.

64. Discussion and possible action to award RFP 2015-36 -Two (2) year contract for asphalt and concrete repairs to Romo Contractors.

65. Discussion and possible action to award the following annual contract: Bid 2014-17 Annual contract for the maintenance and repair of fire extinguishers to Profire Protection

66. Discussion and possible action to award Bid 2015-36 -Annual Contract for the maintenance and repair of fire suppression systems to Profire Protection.

67. Discussion and possible action to approve a Forty- Eight (48) month Lease & Maintenance contract at $86.36 per month and .0073 per copy for Toshiba Business Solutions (DIR -SDD 1686) for One (1) E-Studio 357, pursuant to Sections 217.101 and 217.102, Subchapter F; Cooperative Purchasing program; Texas Local Government Code, subject to annual budget appropriating and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Greg Araiza, Larga Vista Community Center Director; Account #001-6103-6403]

68. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of Red Rubber Mulch for the Rio Bravo Community Center from Mulch Direct in the amount of $14,880.00. [Requested by Linda R. Ramirez, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1; Account #660-8108-8801 (Capital Outlay)]

69. Discussion and possible action to purchase Decals for Two (2) Chevrolet Tahoes vehicles for Harold DeVally, Constable Pct. 4 from Quarter Mile Graphics. (Annual Contract Bid 2014-70) in the amount of $2,210.00. [Requested by Harold DeVally, Webb County Constable Pct. 4; Account #603-0101-8801 (Capital Outlay)]

70. Discussion and possible action to purchase furniture for Oscar O. Martinez, Justice of the Peace Pct. 4, from Espacios Office Furniture and joined vendors, DMI Office Furniture contract NCPA-07-11 in the amount of $14,495.23, Allsteel, contract TXMAS-9-711030 in the amount of $18,026.20, Indiana Furniture, contract TXMAS -6-7110220 in the amount of $29,848.35., and Global Total Office contract NPP-VQ10295 in the amount of $11,567.75 , pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102 Subchapter F; Cooperative Purchasing Programs; Texas Local Government Code, Grant total not to exceed $74,00.00. [Requested by Oscar O. Martinez, Justice of the Peace Pct. 4; Account #603 -0101-8801 (Capital Outlay)]

Item 41

Veteran's Office

71. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of Twelve (12) patches with the Webb County Logo for World War II Veterans in the total amount of $83.40 with each patch costing $6.95. The patches will be worn on jackets by the WWII Veterans on September 11, 2014 for a ceremony at the Laredo International Airport. [Account #007-0101-7426 (Community Promotions)]

Addendum Agenda

Discussion and possible action to authorize and approve the contract between Webb County and Azar Services, L.L.C. for the remodeling of Webb County building located at 4101 Juarez utilizing funds from Account #739-1200-8801-14 (Capital Outlay Construction), subject to County Attorney's approval; and any other matters incident thereto.

Items 3.7 & 5.10

3.7 Discussion and possible action to include an adjustment of salaries for the following elected officials for the 2014-2015 fiscal year budget: Constable, Pct. #2 Miguel Villarreal, Constable, Pct. #3 Adrian Cortez and Constable, 5.10 Pct. #4 Harold DeVally to reflect parity with the salary recently approved by the salary grievance committee for elected official Constable Pct. #1 Rodolfo Rodriguez, in the amount of $12,350 (Operational Allowance); and any other matters incident thereto.

Item 42

Closed Session/Executive Session

72. Discussion and possible action to approve a settlement agreement in Cause Number 2014CVF000538 D1, Zertuche Construction, LLC. vs. Webb County, Texas; and any other matters incident thereto. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071(1)(A) (Consultation with Attorney regarding pending litigation)]

73. Adjourn

Sep 08, 2014 Commissioners Court Meeting

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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 9:00 a.m.

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

Item 1

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Approval of Minutes for August 25, 2014

4. Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report

Item 4

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 8.14

Item 3

Honorable Danny Valdez, Webb County Judge

7. Discussion and possible action to schedule a fiscal year 2014-2015 budget workshop to begin preparations to finalize department budget requests; and any other matters incident thereto.

Item 5

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

9. Discussion and possible action to accept a grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) in the amount of TWO HUNDRED NINETY-THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTEEN DOLLARS ($293,417.00) for acquisition of Fire Department equipment to increase the ability of the Webb County Fire Department to provide crucial fire protection services within rural Webb County and authorize the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documentation. [Requested by Juan Vargas, Webb County Economic Development Executive Director]

10. Discussion and possible action to include an adjustment of salaries for the following elected officials for the 2014-2015 fiscal year budget: Constable, Pct. #2 Miguel Villarreal, Constable, Pct. #3 Adrian Cortez and Constable, Pct. #4 Harold DeVally to reflect parity with the salary recently approved by the salary grievance committee for elected official Constable Pct. #1 Rodolfo Rodriguez, in the amount of $12,350 (Operational Allowance); and any other matters incident thereto.

Item 6

Honorable John C. Galo, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 3

11. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer for completion of part time payroll: From: 001-0203-5005 Part Time $3,000 To: 001-0202-5005 Part Time $3,000

Item 7

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

12. Discussion and possible action to formalize the youth village juvenile substance abuse center committee composed of various elected and non-elected officials; and any other matters incident thereto. The committee will review statutory requirements and guidelines as well as explore possible vendors interested in managing the center.

Item 8

Commissioners Court

13. Discussion and possible action to fill slot #0606 County Extension Agent-Family and Consumer Sciences position serving Webb County at the biweekly pay rate of $882.02, effective September 15, 2014; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office]

Public Hearing on Tax Increase

Item 11

Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

15. Discussion and possible action to enter into an Annual Application Software User-Based Annual Renewal Support Service Agreement with Hamer Enterprises and the Webb County Tax Office for a period of Twelve (12) months (September 9, 2014 through September 8, 2015) for an annual cost of FOURTEEN THOUSAND NINETY-TWO DOLLARS ($14,092.00) subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Patricia A. Barrera, Webb County Tax Assessor Collector; Account #001-0700-6411]

16. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Webb County Community Action Agency to enter into a contract for a rural transportation federal fund agreement (No. 51522F7121) thru December 31, 2015 with the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation wherein Webb County accepts a grant amount not to exceed ($37,400.00) for the El Aguila Rural Transportation program and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents. This Grant will be used for preventative maintenance expenses. [This grant does not require any cash match from Webb County] [Requested by Juan Vargas, Webb County Community Action Agency Executive Director]

17. Discussion and possible action to enter into a contract amendment number One (1) to the rural transportation federal fund grant agreement No. RPT 1204 (22) 38 with the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation, wherein Webb County accepts an increase of EIGHTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE ($89,869.00) to the original grant amount of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIVE ($254,205.00) for the "El Aguila rural transportation program"; and authorizng the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [This grant does not require any cash match from Webb County] [Requested by Juan Vargas, Webb County Communty Action Agency Executive Director]

18. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Forty-Eight (48) month (September 8, 2014 to September 7, 2016) FMV Lease Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and the Veterans Service Office a Toshiba Digital Copier E-Studio 3055C at a cost of One Hundred Eighty-Eight Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($188.36) per month for a total amount of Nine Thousand Forty-One Dollars and Twenty-Eight Cents ($9,041.28) over the term of the agreement, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Subchapter F., Cooperative Purchasing Program; Sections 721.101 and 271.102, DIR-SDD Contract No. 1686, subject to annual budget appropriating and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by David Garza, Webb County Veterans Service Officer; Account #001-5050-6014]

19. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Forty-Eight (48) month (September 8, 2014 through September 7, 2016) Maintenance Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and Veterans Service Office for a Toshiba E-Studio 3055C at a quarterly cost of $0.00730 for black images and $0.04580 for color images, excess per unit charge and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by David Garza, Webb County Veterans Service Officer; Account #001-5050-6014]

20. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Non-Financial Memorandum of Understanding between United Independent School District and Head Start/Early Head Start Program from September 1, 2014 to August 31, 2015 to provide a common understanding of the collaboration and relationship for the Pregnancy, Education and Parenting Program (“PEP”) and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Webb County Head Start Director]

21. Discussion and possible action to enter into a One (1) year agreement (October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015) between Webb County Head Start and The Brokerage Store Inc. for accidental insurance for a total cost of SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($6,350.00) and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Webb County Head Start Director; Accounts #903-4207-6090 and #909-4207-6090]

22. Discussion and possible action to accept the dedication of One (1) roadway right-of-way easement out of Lot 8, Block 19 Pueblo Nuevo Subdivision, from Manuel J. Rodriguez, being a tract of land containing 0.0323 acres and to authorize the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Luis Perez Garcia III, Webb County Engineer; ROW]

23. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Forty-Eight (48) month (September 8, 2014 through September 7, 2016) Lease Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and the Webb County Engineering Department for a Toshiba Digital Copier at a cost of NINETY-SIX DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-TWO CENTS ($96.72) per month for a total amount of FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY-TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY-SIX CENTS ($4,642.56) over the term of the agreement, subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Luis Perez-Garcia Webb County Engineer; Account #801-3001-6402]

24. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Forty-Eight (48) month (September 8, 2014 through September 7, 2016) Maintenance Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and the Webb County Engineering Department for a Toshiba EStudio 357 Digital Copier at a cost $0.00730 per copy, per quarter over the term of the agreement, subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Luis Perez-Garcia, Webb County Engineer; Account #801-3001-6402]

Item 12

Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

OPEN PUBLIC HEARING

25. Archival Plan for funding the automation project and records management and preservation services performed by the Webb County Clerk pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 118.0216. [Account #005-1120] CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

26. Discussion and possible action to approve the County Clerk’s Archival Plan for funding the automation project and records management and preservation services performed by the Webb County Clerk pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 118.0216. [Account #005-1120]

Items 13 - 17

13. Honorable Rebecca Palomo, 341st District Court Judge

14. Honorable Oscar Hale, 406th District Court Judge

15. Honorable Alvino "Ben" Morales, County Court at Law 1 Judge

16. Honorable Jesus Garza, County Court at Law 2 Judge

17. Honorable Ramiro Veliz, Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Pl. 1

Items 18 - 20

18. Honorable Rudy Rodriguez, Constable Pct. 1

19. Honorable Mike Villarreal, Constable Pct. 2

20. Honorable Adrian Cortez, Constable Pct. 3

Item 21

Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

36. Discussion and possible action to approve the continued payment of eligible salary and fringe benefits of the grant funded Crime Victim Advocate under the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) Grant No. 1554146, Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) Program for Sixty (60) days, until receipt of grant contract with the signature by the Texas Attorney General or his designee. Webb County has already been notified of said grant award and returned the grant award contract to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) with the required signature by the authorized official for Webb County, the Webb County Judge, in reference to this grant. [Fund Source 332]

37. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Service Agreement Renewal between Appriss and Webb County for Fiscal Year 2015 for the Victim Information & Notification Everyday (VINE) Program for the automated notification of crime victims for a period of Twelve (12) months beginning on September 1, 2014, through August 31, 2015, for a total amount of Twenty-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Fifteen Dollars and Thirty-Two Cents ($27,715.32) and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Fund Source 321]

38. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers to cover shortfalls and end of year expenditures: From: 001-2001-6740 Forensic Exams $3,659 001-2005-6204 Fuel & Lubricants $20,000 001-2060-6202 Uniforms $15,000 001-2061-5003-C Overtime Nurses $45,000 001-2062-6202 Uniforms $3,000 001-2062-6714 Medical Services $16,595 $103,254 To: 001-2001-6401 Repairs & Maint.- Building $12,500 001-2001-6706 K-9 Expenses $1,500 001-2001-6005 Postage $3,100 001-2060-6014 Equipment Rentals $6,200 001-2060-6401 Repairs & Maint.- Building $7,000 001-2060-5605 Special Travel- Prisoner Transport $5,500 001-2005-5605 Special Travel- MHU $5,500 001-2060-6023-04 Contract Services- Zapata $39,280 001-2060-6023-06 Contract Serivices- Jim Hogg $1,950 001-2060-6023-07 Contract Services- Maverick $20,724 $103,254 [Co-Sponsored by Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 2]

Items 22 - 28

22. Honorable Patricia A. Barrera, Tax-Assessor- Collector

23. Administrative Services

24. Building Maintenance

25. Carlos Aguilar Activity Center

26. Community Action Agency

27. Economic Development

28. El Cenizo Community Center

Item 29

Engineer

47. Discussion and possible action to correct the reimbursable expense amount of $65,000.00 to $64,400.00 on Agenda Item #21 of the April 28, 2014 Commissioner Court Meeting and approve an amendment to the Hickey and Pena, LLC., contract in the amount of $25,200.00 for Engineering Services associated with the platting requirements of the property for the future Webb County Main Fire Station and Administration Building. This amount will increase the contract amount from $222,400.00 to $247,600.00; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account 740-0200-8801 (Certificate of Obligations)]

Items 30 & 31

30. Ernesto J. Salinas Community Center

31. Fire Suppression & EMS Services

Items 32 & 33

32. Head Start

33. Indigent Healthcare Services

Item 34

Information Technology

53. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following vacant Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective September 8, 2014: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 2787 Multi-Media Specialist $13.06

54. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit request for proposals or cooperative purchasing contract for the integration between New Dawn and Tyler Technologies Software. [Account #749-0500-8801]

Items 35 - 38

35. La Presa Community Center

36. Medical Examiner

37. Planning

38. Public Defender

Item 39

Public Information Officer

62. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to cover the renewal of the Commissioners Court video streaming service: From: 001-0550-6224 Minor Tools & Apparatus $100 To: 001-0550-6411 Repairs & Maint.-Software $100

Item 40

Purchasing

63. Discussion and possible action to award Bid 2015-71 Master Plumber for house to line and sewer connections project, TCDP #713015 in Colonia Pueblo Nuevo to A Plus Plumbing Contractor.

64. Discussion and possible action to award RFP 2015-36 -Two (2) year contract for asphalt and concrete repairs to Romo Contractors.

65. Discussion and possible action to award the following annual contract: Bid 2014-17 Annual contract for the maintenance and repair of fire extinguishers to Profire Protection

66. Discussion and possible action to award Bid 2015-36 -Annual Contract for the maintenance and repair of fire suppression systems to Profire Protection.

67. Discussion and possible action to approve a Forty- Eight (48) month Lease & Maintenance contract at $86.36 per month and .0073 per copy for Toshiba Business Solutions (DIR -SDD 1686) for One (1) E-Studio 357, pursuant to Sections 217.101 and 217.102, Subchapter F; Cooperative Purchasing program; Texas Local Government Code, subject to annual budget appropriating and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Greg Araiza, Larga Vista Community Center Director; Account #001-6103-6403]

68. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of Red Rubber Mulch for the Rio Bravo Community Center from Mulch Direct in the amount of $14,880.00. [Requested by Linda R. Ramirez, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1; Account #660-8108-8801 (Capital Outlay)]

69. Discussion and possible action to purchase Decals for Two (2) Chevrolet Tahoes vehicles for Harold DeVally, Constable Pct. 4 from Quarter Mile Graphics. (Annual Contract Bid 2014-70) in the amount of $2,210.00. [Requested by Harold DeVally, Webb County Constable Pct. 4; Account #603-0101-8801 (Capital Outlay)]

70. Discussion and possible action to purchase furniture for Oscar O. Martinez, Justice of the Peace Pct. 4, from Espacios Office Furniture and joined vendors, DMI Office Furniture contract NCPA-07-11 in the amount of $14,495.23, Allsteel, contract TXMAS-9-711030 in the amount of $18,026.20, Indiana Furniture, contract TXMAS -6-7110220 in the amount of $29,848.35., and Global Total Office contract NPP-VQ10295 in the amount of $11,567.75 , pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102 Subchapter F; Cooperative Purchasing Programs; Texas Local Government Code, Grant total not to exceed $74,00.00. [Requested by Oscar O. Martinez, Justice of the Peace Pct. 4; Account #603 -0101-8801 (Capital Outlay)]

Item 41

Veteran's Office

71. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of Twelve (12) patches with the Webb County Logo for World War II Veterans in the total amount of $83.40 with each patch costing $6.95. The patches will be worn on jackets by the WWII Veterans on September 11, 2014 for a ceremony at the Laredo International Airport. [Account #007-0101-7426 (Community Promotions)]

Addendum Agenda

Items 3.7 & 5.10

Item 42

Closed Session/Executive Session

72. Discussion and possible action to approve a settlement agreement in Cause Number 2014CVF000538 D1, Zertuche Construction, LLC. vs. Webb County, Texas; and any other matters incident thereto. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071(1)(A) (Consultation with Attorney regarding pending litigation)]

73. Adjourn

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 9:00 a.m.

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 August 25, 2014

4. Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report

5. Communications

Item 3 Honorable Danny Valdez, Webb County Judge

7. Discussion and possible action to schedule a fiscal year 2014-2015 budget workshop to begin preparations to finalize department budget requests; and any other matters incident thereto.

Item 5 Honorable Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 2

Item 6 Honorable John C. Galo, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 3

11. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer for completion of part time payroll: From: 001-0203-5005 Part Time $3,000 To: 001-0202-5005 Part Time $3,000

Item 7 Honorable Jaime A. Canales, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4

Item 8 Commissioners Court

13. Discussion and possible action to fill slot #0606 County Extension Agent-Family and Consumer Sciences position serving Webb County at the biweekly pay rate of $882.02, effective September 15, 2014; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office]

Item 11 Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

Item 12 Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

OPEN PUBLIC HEARING

25. Archival Plan for funding the automation project and records management and preservation services performed by the Webb County Clerk pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 118.0216. [Account #005-1120] CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

26. Discussion and possible action to approve the County Clerk’s Archival Plan for funding the automation project and records management and preservation services performed by the Webb County Clerk pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 118.0216. [Account #005-1120]

13. Honorable Rebecca Palomo, 341st District Court Judge

14. Honorable Oscar Hale, 406th District Court Judge

15. Honorable Alvino "Ben" Morales, County Court at Law 1 Judge

16. Honorable Jesus Garza, County Court at Law 2 Judge

17. Honorable Ramiro Veliz, Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Pl. 1

18. Honorable Rudy Rodriguez, Constable Pct. 1

19. Honorable Mike Villarreal, Constable Pct. 2

20. Honorable Adrian Cortez, Constable Pct. 3

Item 21 Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

22. Honorable Patricia A. Barrera, Tax-Assessor- Collector

23. Administrative Services

24. Building Maintenance

25. Carlos Aguilar Activity Center

26. Community Action Agency

27. Economic Development

28. El Cenizo Community Center

Item 29 Engineer

30. Ernesto J. Salinas Community Center

31. Fire Suppression & EMS Services

32. Head Start

33. Indigent Healthcare Services

Item 34 Information Technology

53. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following vacant Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective September 8, 2014: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 2787 Multi-Media Specialist $13.06

54. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit request for proposals or cooperative purchasing contract for the integration between New Dawn and Tyler Technologies Software. [Account #749-0500-8801]

35. La Presa Community Center

36. Medical Examiner

37. Planning

38. Public Defender

Item 39 Public Information Officer

62. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to cover the renewal of the Commissioners Court video streaming service: From: 001-0550-6224 Minor Tools & Apparatus $100 To: 001-0550-6411 Repairs & Maint.-Software $100

Item 40 Purchasing

63. Discussion and possible action to award Bid 2015-71 Master Plumber for house to line and sewer connections project, TCDP #713015 in Colonia Pueblo Nuevo to A Plus Plumbing Contractor.

64. Discussion and possible action to award RFP 2015-36 -Two (2) year contract for asphalt and concrete repairs to Romo Contractors.

65. Discussion and possible action to award the following annual contract: Bid 2014-17 Annual contract for the maintenance and repair of fire extinguishers to Profire Protection

66. Discussion and possible action to award Bid 2015-36 -Annual Contract for the maintenance and repair of fire suppression systems to Profire Protection.

68. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of Red Rubber Mulch for the Rio Bravo Community Center from Mulch Direct in the amount of $14,880.00. [Requested by Linda R. Ramirez, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1; Account #660-8108-8801 (Capital Outlay)]

Item 41 Veteran's Office

Item 42 Closed Session/Executive Session

73. Adjourn

Sep 08, 2014 Commissioners Court Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 9:00 a.m.

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 August 25, 2014

4. Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report

5. Communications

Item 3 Honorable Danny Valdez, Webb County Judge

7. Discussion and possible action to schedule a fiscal year 2014-2015 budget workshop to begin preparations to finalize department budget requests; and any other matters incident thereto.

Item 5 Honorable Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 2

Item 6 Honorable John C. Galo, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 3

11. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer for completion of part time payroll: From: 001-0203-5005 Part Time $3,000 To: 001-0202-5005 Part Time $3,000

Item 7 Honorable Jaime A. Canales, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4

Item 8 Commissioners Court

13. Discussion and possible action to fill slot #0606 County Extension Agent-Family and Consumer Sciences position serving Webb County at the biweekly pay rate of $882.02, effective September 15, 2014; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office]

Item 11 Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

Item 12 Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

OPEN PUBLIC HEARING

25. Archival Plan for funding the automation project and records management and preservation services performed by the Webb County Clerk pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 118.0216. [Account #005-1120] CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

26. Discussion and possible action to approve the County Clerk’s Archival Plan for funding the automation project and records management and preservation services performed by the Webb County Clerk pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 118.0216. [Account #005-1120]

Item 3

Honorable Danny Valdez, Webb County Judge

Item 5

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

Item 6

Honorable John C. Galo, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 3

Item 7

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

Item 8

Commissioners Court

Item 11

Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

Item 12

Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

Item 21

Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

Item 29

Engineer

Item 34

Information Technology

Item 39

Public Information Officer

Item 40

Purchasing

Item 41

Veteran's Office

Item 42

Closed Session/Executive Session

Item 3

Honorable Danny Valdez, Webb County Judge

Item 5

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

Item 6

Honorable John C. Galo, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 3

Item 7

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

Item 8

Commissioners Court

Item 11

Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

Item 12

Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

Item 21

Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

Item 29

Engineer