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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 SEPTEMBER 22, 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 September 8, 2014 and September 10, 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. Recognition and presentation to United South's Rudy Flores for winning Gold in World Powerlifting competition.

Public Comment

Item 4

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

8. Discussion and possible action to accept a check from Direct Energy/CPL Retail Energy/WTU Retail Energy's Neighbor to Neighbor Program in the amount of $5,000.00. Webb County Community Action Agency will utilize these funds to assist qualified CPL Retail Energy LLC clients. [Requested by Juan Vargas, Webb County Economic Development/CAA Director; Account #907-4202-7004]

Item 5

Commissioners Court

9. Discussion and possible action to designate the following meeting dates and times on which the Commissioners Court shall convene in regular term each month during Fiscal Year 2014-2015 pursuant to Section 81.005, Texas Local Government Code. The Court may convene on any other day as deemed necessary and as authorized by law. October 14, 2014 (Tuesday) at 9:00 a.m. October 27, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. November 10, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. November 24, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. December 8, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. December 22, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. January 12, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. January 26, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. February 9, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. February 23, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. March 9, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. March 23, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. April 13, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. April 27, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. May 11, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. May 26, 2015 (Tuesday) at 9:00 a.m. June 8, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. June 22, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. July 13, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. July 27, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. August 10, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. August 24, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. September 14, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. September 28, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.

10. Discussion and possible action to approve the proposed holiday schedule for Fiscal Year 2014-2015; and any others matters incident thereto: Columbus Day – Monday October 13, 2014 Veteran’s Day – Tuesday November 11, 2014 Thanksgiving – Thursday and Friday November 27 and 28, 2014 Christmas – Thursday and Friday December 25 and 26, 2014 New Years – Thursday January 1, 2015 Martin Luther King – Monday January 19, 2015 President’s Day- Monday February 16, 2015 Easter – Monday April 6, 2015 Memorial Day – Monday May 25, 2015 Independence Day – Friday July 3, 2015 Labor Day – Monday September 7, 2015 Four (4) Personal Holidays

11. Discussion and possible action to set the salaries and allowances of elected county officers in compliance with Texas Local Government Code Section 152.013 as follows: County Officer Salary County Judge $101,709 (1) County Commissioners $ 78,126 County Court at Law Judges $158,000 (1) Sheriff $134,313 (2) County Attorney $144,684 District Attorney $ 47,603 Tax Assessor Collector $116,027 County Clerk $108,839 District Clerk $108,839 County Treasurer $108,839 Justice of Peace Judges $ 85,075 Constable Precinct #1 $ 91,741 (2) Constable Precinct #2 $ 79,391 Constable Precinct #3 $ 79,391 Constable Precinct #4 $ 79,391 (1) Includes a $4,800 Salary supplement for serving on the Juvenile Board (2) Includes an operational allowance of $12,350

12. Discussion and possible action to levy a property tax rate of $.414700 per $100 taxable value by Order, under the provisions of Article VIII, Sections 9(a) and 9(b) of the Texas Constitution and Section 26.05 of the Tax Code for tax year 2014. The maintenance and operation tax rate will be $.374600 per $100 valuation of which $.362104 will be for the general fund and $.040100 will be for the road and bridge fund. The debt service rate will be $.040100 per $100 valuation of which $.038365 will be for general fund debt and $.001735 will be for road and bridge debt.

PUBLIC HEARING

13. Public Hearing to consider the proposed budget pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 111.038. At the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the Commissioners Court shall take action on the proposed budget pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 111.039. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

14. Discussion and possible action to adopt the county budget for fiscal year 2014-2015 pursuant to Chapter 111 of the Texas Local Government Code. The Court may make any modifications to the proposed budget that it considers warranted by law and required by the interest of the taxpayers by majority vote.

15. Discussion and possible action to ratify, adopt and approve the property tax increase reflected in the proposed budget that required raising more revenue from property taxes than in the previous year as required by Texas Local Government Code 111.039(c).

16. Discussion and possible action to adopt the county’s Operational General Order for fiscal year 2014-2015.

17. Discussion and possible action to make a contribution to the Laredo Main Street, SOL (Streets of Laredo) Masquerade 2014, in the amount of $1,500.00 from County Promotions Account #007-0101-7426 to support Laredo Main Street, an organization dedicated to preserving, developing, and promoting Downtown Laredo; and any other matters incident thereto.[Requested by Leroy Medford, Executive Administrator]

Item 7

Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

18. Discussion and possible action to authorize a renewal of an Interlocal Agreement with Laredo Community College “LCC” for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 (October 1, 2014 – September 30, 2015), wherein LCC will provide students with an opportunity to work at various county offices and departments as part of the Federal-Work Program at a cost to the County not to exceed ELEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($11,000.00) over the term of the agreement, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Cynthia Mares, Administrative Services Director; Account #001-0109-6022]

19. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Forty-Eight (48) month (September 22, 2014 to September 21, 2016) Lease Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and the Webb County Planning Department for a Toshiba Digital Copier E-Studio 6570CT at a cost of Three Hundred Forty-Seven Dollars and Seven Cents ($347.07) per month for a total amount of Sixteen Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Nine Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($16,659.36) 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 appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Rhonda Tiffin, Webb County Planning Director; Account #010-0102-6014]

20. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Forty-Eight (48) month (September 22, 2014 through September 21, 2016) Maintenance Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and Planning Department for a Toshiba E-Studio 6570CT at a quarterly cost of $0.00600 for black images and $0.03250 for color images, excess per unit charge, subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Rhonda Tiffin, Webb County Planning Director; Account #010-0102-6014]

21. Discussion and possible action to authorize the County Attorney to amend the contract between the Webb County Community Action Agency (CAA) and LHCT Training Center to include CSBG Contract numbers #61140001864 and #61130001603 for the provision of CDL Truck Driver Training classes. This project is funded through the Texas Department of Community Affairs - Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program. [Requested by Juan Vargas, Communty Action Agency Director; Account #920-4202-7037-10]

22. Discussion and possible action to authorize Webb County to enter into a One (1) year software Maintenance Agreement (October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015) with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ERSI) to provide software maintenance support for the Mapping and 911 software utilized by the Planning Department at a cost of EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS AND TEN CENTS ($8,400.10), subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Rhonda Tiffin, Webb County Planning Director; Account #010-2202-6222]

23. Discussion and possible action to approve a One (1) year lease extension for the Adult Probation Program for office space located at 1119 Houston St., with said One (1) year term shall be divided into Two (2) Six month extensions, and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Melinda Viduarri, Adult Probation Director; Account #001-0109-6012]

24. Discussion and possible action to enter into a One (1) year High Intensity Drug Trafficking Task Force Agreement between the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Agency, and the Webb County Constable, Precinct 1. The purpose of this agreement is to disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the Laredo, Texas area by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations. The terms of this cooperative agreement will begin October 1, 2014 and end September 30, 2015, with no impact to the General Fund; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rudy Rodriguez, Webb County Constable Pct. 1]

25. Discussion and possible action to authorize Webb County to enter into a Five (5) year term Lease/Purchase agreement with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for Webb County telephonic system at a yearly cost of Sixty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Seven Dollars and Fifteen Cents ($65,577.15), with a total cost of Three Hundred Fifteen Thousand Sixteen Dollars and Twenty-Two Cents ($315,016.22), subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rafael Pena, Information Technology Director; Account #600-9101-9834-0 (Capital Lease)]

26. Discusson and possible action to enter into a Fifty-Seven (57) month lease between OD Security North America, LLC and Webb County Sheriff’s Office effective, October 1, 2014 through June 30, 2019 to lease a 2014 SOTER RS Full Body Security Scanning System for the Webb County Jail at a rate of $2,213.86 per month, subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to sign all revelant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Account #001-2060-6014]

Item 8

Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

27. Discussion and possible action to approve Joint Law Enforcement Operation (JLEO) agreements between Webb County and U.S. Marshalls for overtime reimbursement of costs incurred by the District Attorney's Office in providing resources to Joint Operations/Task Forces, effective September 22, 2014. No cash match is required. [New fund to be established by County Auditor]

Item 9

Honorable Esther Degollado, District Clerk

OPEN PUBLIC HEARING

28. Public hearing pursuant to Texas Government Code §51.305 to consider and discuss a plan for the preservation and restoration of the district court records archive pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 51, Subchapter D. The plan includes a provision to impose a Records Archive Fee $10.00 to preserve and restore district court records, effective January 1, 2015. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

29. Discussion and possible action to approve the Preservation and Restoration Records Archive Plan for the District Clerk of Webb County, including the imposition of a $10.00 fee for documents filed with the District Clerk, effective January 1, 2015; and any other matters incident thereto.

Item 10

Honorable Jesus Garza, County Court at Law 2 Judge

30. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Contract Agreement with Chestnut Health Systems to provide software services for the Webb County Court at Law #2 Juvenile Drug Court Program for a term of One (1) year that shall commence on September 30, 2014 and expire on September 29, 2015 at a total cost of Six Thousand Fifty-Five Dollars ($6,055.00) and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #359-1011-6022 (Webb County Juvenile Drug Treatment Program)]

31. Discussion and possible action to enter into an Independent Contractor Agreement with Todd Russell, Ph.D., to provide needs assessment, evaluation and consulting services for the Webb County Court at Law #2 Juvenile Drug Court Program for a term of One (1) year, that shall commence on September 30, 2014 and expire on September 29, 2015 at a monthly cost of Nine Hundred Dollars ($900.00), with a total cost of Ten Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($10,800.00) and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #359-1011-6022 (Webb County Juvenile Drug Treatment Program)]

32. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Subcontract Agreement with Serving Children and Adults in Need, Inc. to provide screening, assessment, treatment planning, evidence based outpatient drug treatment and discharge planning for the Webb County Court at Law #2 Juvenile Drug Court Program for a term of Three (3) years that shall commence on September 30, 2014 and expire on September 29, 2017 at a yearly cost of Two Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($225,000.00), with a total cost of Six Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($675,000.00), subject to annual budget appropriation, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #359-1011-6022 (Webb County Juvenile Drug Treatment Program)]

Item 11

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

33. Discussion and possible action to purchase Eleven (11) Computers and software for Judge Ramiro Veliz, Justice of the Peace Pct. 2, Place 1, from Dell and SHI, pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102 Subchapter F; Cooperative Purchasing Programs; Texas Local Government Code, Contract DIR –SDD 1951 and 2503, in the amount of $19,805.39. [Account #016-1042-8801 (Technology Fund)]

Item 12

Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

34. Discussion and possible action to authorize the transfer of the following patrol units to the Zapata County Independent School District Police Department and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto: Unit 27-104 2005 Ford Crown Victoria VIN No.: 2FAFP71W55X148628 Mileage: 155,426 Unit 27-108 2005 Ford Crown Victoria VIN No.: 2FAFP71W65X148623 Mileage: 182,873

35. Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of a Fiscal Year 2014 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) grant award from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) in the amount of $68,943 as reimbursement for the incarceration costs of housing state criminal aliens at the Webb County jail and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant is a reimbursement of costs already incurred at the Webb County jail and does not require any match. [Account #001-2060-3409]

36. Discussion and possible action to approve Compensatory Time for Twenty-One (21) Webb County Sheriff Bargaining members in accordance with Article XIII (Special Benefits); Section C., of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for hours exceeding 480 in the amount of $66,279.00 to include base pay and fringe benefits contingent upon approval and verification by County Auditor and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Accounts from respective Divisions: #001-2001 and #001-2060]

Item 13

Administrative Services

37. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to pay claims which are due by the end of September 2014: From: 816-0105-9201 Medical Claims Paid $80,000 To: 816-0105-9202 Claims Paid Dental $80,000

38. Discussion and possible action to appoint or re-appoint Civil Service Commissioners for a Two (2) year term commencing effective September 22, 2014; and any other matters incident thereto, including but not limited to naming a chairperson of the Commission.

39. Presentation by Insurance Consultant with discussion and possible action to amend his recommendation regarding Request For Proposals #2014-05, Insurance Ancillary Products.

40. Presentation by Insurance Consultant with discussion and possible action to award contract of Webb County's Property and Casualty Insurance to broker Wells Fargo, Inc., also working with Midwest Employers Casualty Company and OneBeacon Insurance effective October 1, 2014 thru September 30, 2015 at a 2.7% rate increase which was less than originally agreed upon with an approximate total premium of $680,497.00, and to authorize the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents. [Accounts #001-0114-6032, #817-0105-6035 and #817-0105-6022]

Item 14

Building Maintenance

41. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following vacant Slots, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective September 22, 2014: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 1965 Office Clerk II $11.41 2788 Custodian $11.41

42. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers to pay part time custodian payroll funds for Larga Vista Community Center, Bruni Community Center and E.J.Salinas Community Center for the remainder of this fiscal year: From: 001-0106-6204 Fuel & Lubricants $1,000 001-0106-6703 Landfill $ 800 001-6002-6703 Landfill $ 800 $2,600 To: 001-0106-5005 Part Time $2,600

Item 15

Casa Blanca Golf Course

43. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers to cover end of the year repairs on older John Deere equipment, irrigation expansion, repairs and improvement; and administrative travel for incurring costs of travel for Southern Golf Properties Superintendent to come down and consult: From: 800-6011-6780 Sods/Fertilizer $5,600 800-6012-6412 Carts $2,000 800-6013-6780 Sods/Seeds $2,200 800-6015-6502 Janitor Supplies $ 500 800-6015-6208 Grocery Beverage/Food $6,000 800-6016-6006 Advertising $2,500 800-6011-6014 Equipment Rental $1,200 800-6011-6412 R & M Barn/Clubhouse $ 750 $20,750 To: 800-6011-6412 Equipment/Irrigation $17,000 800-6015-6208 Restaurant Supplies $1,000 800-6011-5601 Administrative Travel $1,200 800-6011-6205 Materials & Supplies $1,550 $20,750

Item 16

Community Action Agency

44. Discussion and possible action to approve the Volunteers Serving the Need-Helping Veteran's and Bring Everyone Special Together (B.E.S.T.) Time Bank as Representative Organizations for Category "C" for the Webb County Community Action Agency Advisory Board; and any other matters incident thereto.

Item 17

Economic Development

45. Discussion and possible action to award bid 2014-4 Webb County Housing Rehabilitation Program in Colonia Pueblo Nuevo to the lowest and best qualified bidder for the Texas Community Development Program (TCDP) #712095 Housing Rehabilitation Program - Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) and authorize the County Judge to sign all relevant documentation. This will not impact the general fund. [Fund #741] Bid Address Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) #015 507 Main

Item 18

Engineer

46. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers for the Utilities Department to cover end of the year expenses: From: 801-3001-6022 Professional Services $ 850 801-3001-6011 Training & Education $5,100 801-3001-6007 Dues & Membership $ 550 801-3001-6006 Advertising $1,200 801-3004-6001 Office Supplies $ 270 801-3004-6048 Licenses & Permits $ 500 801-3004-6703 Landfill Fees $2,800 $11,270 To: 801-3001-6204 Fuel & Lubricants $9,000 801-3001-6224 Minor Tools & Apparatus $ 270 801-3004-6224 Minor Tools & Apparatus $ 500 801-3001-6205 Materials & Supplies $1,500 $11,270

47. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers for the Engineering Department to purchase computer equipment, electronic equipment and janitorial supplies: From: 010-0115-5601 Administrative Travel $3,500 010-0115-6011 Training & Education $3,000 $6,500 To: 010-0115-6205 Materials & Supplies $6,500

48. Discussion and possible action to approve Change Order 1, 2 and 3 to the Aftermath Roofing Contract in the amount of $33,090.00 to cover additional work required to install the new roof at 4101 Juarez. The new contract amount will be $210,370.00. [Account #739-1200-8801-14]

49. Discussion and possible action to approve Change Order #1 to the J-Starr Construction Inc., Golf Club Kitchen Renovation Contract in the amount of $18,517.00 and the addition of 15 days. This is to cover additional work required due to badly weathered roof supports, building leaks and additional paint prep and paint work. The new contract amount will be $157,583.24. [Account #746-6001-8601 (Bond Series 2013)]

50. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to procure a Vactor 2100 Plus Combination Sewer Cleaner Truck from Houston Freightliner Inc., pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Subchapter F; Cooperative Purchasing Program; Texas Local Government Code, HGAC Contract HT06-14, in the amount of $333,691.97, effective October 1, 2014. To be used at the Rio Bravo Water Treatment Plant Settling Basins, Lift Station-collection, Manholes and Sewer Plant. [Account #603-0101-8801-Capital Outlay]

51. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to purchase One (1) 2015 International PROSTAR Truck from Santex Truck Centers, LTD., pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102 Subchapter F; Cooperative Purchasing Program; Texas Local Government Code, HGAC contract HT06-14, in the amount of $106,058.00, effective October 1, 2014. Truck will be used to haul water to the Colorado Acres Water Dispenser at Las Lomas. [Account #603-0101-8801]

52. Discussion and possible action to approve additional funds to increase the following accounts for the 2014-2015 Budget for the Utilities Department as follows: $5,400.00 for uniforms on Account #801-3001-6202, $1,500.00 for Safety Equipment on Account #801-3001-6224, $20,000.00 for Fuel and Lubricants on Account #801-3001-6204, $1,500.00 for Dues and Memberships on Account #801-3001-6007, $7,500.00 for Telephone on Account #801-3001-6004, $6,000.00 on Training and Education on Account #801-3001-6011, $3,000.00 for Licenses and Permits on Account #801-3001-6048. This is being requested due to additional personnel approved for this department.

53. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to purchase supplies, for repairs of existing equipment, from Automation Concepts in the amount of $26,185.00 for One (1) EMO positioning valve for the Backwash Flow Control and One (1) Filter effluent control valve for Filter #2, effective October 1, 2014. Need to replace damaged valves to the flow control when Backwashing the filters at the Water Treatment Plant. [Section 262.024. DISCRETIONARY EXEMPTIONS. (a.) A contract for the purchase of any of the following items is exempt from the requirement established by Section 262.023 if the Commissioners Court by order grants the exemptions (11) vehicle and equipment repairs] [Account #603-0101-8801]

54. Discussion and possible action to approve a proposal from Economists.com LLC., for updating the previous Water Rate Study and consulting on requirements to implement a rate increase in accordance with our settlement agreement with the customers of the Webb County Rio Bravo Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $9,500.00 including Two (2) meetings and an option for additional meetings at $1,500.00 per meeting. [Account to be determined]

Item 19

Head Start

55. Discussion and possible action to ratify the Texas Department of Agriculture,Child and Adult Care Food Program grant application for the 2014-2015 program year.

56. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slots: Slot# Title Hourly Rate Pay Periods 1108 Part Time Substitute Teacher $ 8.38 20 1110 Part Time Substitute Teacher $ 8.38 20 1699 Part Time Substitute Teacher $ 8.38 20 1038 Teacher Assistant $ 9.76 20 1707 Teacher $14.64 20 1637 Area Service Manager $15.37 20 2570 Early Head Start Part Time Teacher Floater $ 9.40 26 2562 Early Head Start Teacher $ 9.93 26 2568 Early Head Start Teacher $ 9.93 26 2558 Early Head Start Home Visitor $ 9.93 26

Item 21

Juvenile Probation Department

58. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to purchase a vehicle for Constable Rudy Rodriguez Office in lieu of monetary payment for security services at the Youth Village, as approved by the Webb County Juvenile Board in Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated September 11, 2013. [Co-Sponsored by Linda R. Ramirez, Webb County Commissioners Pct. 1] From: 001-1301-6023 Contract Services $56,233 To: 001-1301-8801 Capital Outlay $56,233

Item 22

Medical Examiner

59. Discussion and possible action to approve a payout of 169 hours of accrued vacation time to Dr. Corinne Stern, Webb County Medical Examiner, in the amount of $15,237.56 from payroll savings, for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. This personal time could not be taken and county policy restricts the hours from being carried over. [Co-Sponsored by Danny Valdez, Webb County Judge]

Item 23

Purchasing

60. Discussion and possible action to reject bid 2015-60 Annual Contract for Food Commodities, and to extend the current contract contingent upon pricing remaining constant for another year. Current contract is held by Labatt Food Service (Primary), Ben E. Keith (Secondary).

61. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit bids for the following contract: Bid 2015-62 - Two (2) Year Contract for Coffee

62. Discussion and possible action to solicit bids for the following annual contracts: Bid 2015-55 Two (2) Year contract for Fuel in the Bruni, TX area (Constable Pct. 3 fueling station)

63. Discussion and possible action to offer a One (1) year extension to annual contracts, Bid 2015-83 Annual Contract for the Maintenance & Inspection of Alarms – TCR Best Alarm Company and Bid 2015-83-1 Annual Contract for the Repairs & Maintenance of Alarms- TCR Best Alarm Company; and to offer a Three (3) month extension to Bid 2014-89 Three (3) month contract for Produce - RC Produce.

64. Discussion and possible action to authorize and request to add internet and telephone service, including telephone jacks, and installation to the Wastewater Plant located at 1806 Margarita Lane.

65. Discussion and possible action to award RFP 2014-08 Sheriff's Administration Building Parking/Fencing to AC-DC Inc. in the amount of $186,450.00. [Account #751-2001-8801]

66. Discussion and possible action to dispose of surplus or salvage property as allowed in Texas Local Government Code 263.152 (1); and sell the identified items by competitive bid or auction through CABCO. 2000 Chevy Impala Public Defenders 2003 Ford Explorer Constable Pct. 3 2010 Ford F-150 Constable Pct. 3 1998 Chevy 250 Sheriff's Office 1998 Ford F-150 Sheriff's Office 1994 Ford F-150 Sheriff's Office 2005 Ford F-150 Sheriff's Office 1992 Ford F-150 Motor Pool 1998 Dodge Ram Rio Bravo Community Center

67. Discussion and possible action to purchase One (1) 2014 F-150 Truck for Head Start Department from Sames Motor Company in the amount of $18,994.00. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Head Start Director; Account #903-4207-8801 (Head Start Program Capital Outlay)]

68. Discussion and possible action to award Bid 2015-88- Three (3) month contract for Meat to Labatt Food Service.

Item 24

Road & Bridge

69. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to purchase a new air compressor; current air compressor is 25 years old and no longer repairable: From: 001-0108-6402-01 Repairs & Maint.- Fuel System $3,700 To: 001-0108-6224 Minor Tools & Apparatus $3,700

70. Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of Two (2) Caterpillar 140M3 Motor Graders from Holt Cat as specified in Buyboard Quote dated August 28, 2014. Total amount after trade in and discount is $245,200 and $236,200. This amount will be lease financed at a cost to be determined once financing is approved. [Co-Sponsored by John Galo, Comissioner Pct. 3] [Account #600-9101-9829-03]

Addendum Items 1 & 3

Addendum Items

Executive Session

Closed Session/Executive Session

71. Discussion and possible action to approve a settlement agreement in Cause Number 2014CVF000456 D3, Juan Doniz d/b/a AA Builders 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) (B) (Consultation with Attorney regarding pending litigation and Discussion about settlement offer)]

72. Discussion and possible action to approve a settlement offer in the grievance styled Annette Alvarado v. Webb County, Texas, pending before arbitration and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 (1) (A) (B) (Consultation with attorney regarding pending litigation and Discussion about settlement offer)]

73. Adjourn

Sep 22, 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 22, 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 September 8, 2014 and September 10, 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. Recognition and presentation to United South's Rudy Flores for winning Gold in World Powerlifting competition.

Public Comment

Item 4

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

8. Discussion and possible action to accept a check from Direct Energy/CPL Retail Energy/WTU Retail Energy's Neighbor to Neighbor Program in the amount of $5,000.00. Webb County Community Action Agency will utilize these funds to assist qualified CPL Retail Energy LLC clients. [Requested by Juan Vargas, Webb County Economic Development/CAA Director; Account #907-4202-7004]

Item 5

Commissioners Court

9. Discussion and possible action to designate the following meeting dates and times on which the Commissioners Court shall convene in regular term each month during Fiscal Year 2014-2015 pursuant to Section 81.005, Texas Local Government Code. The Court may convene on any other day as deemed necessary and as authorized by law. October 14, 2014 (Tuesday) at 9:00 a.m. October 27, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. November 10, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. November 24, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. December 8, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. December 22, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. January 12, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. January 26, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. February 9, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. February 23, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. March 9, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. March 23, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. April 13, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. April 27, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. May 11, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. May 26, 2015 (Tuesday) at 9:00 a.m. June 8, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. June 22, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. July 13, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. July 27, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. August 10, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. August 24, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. September 14, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. September 28, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.

10. Discussion and possible action to approve the proposed holiday schedule for Fiscal Year 2014-2015; and any others matters incident thereto: Columbus Day – Monday October 13, 2014 Veteran’s Day – Tuesday November 11, 2014 Thanksgiving – Thursday and Friday November 27 and 28, 2014 Christmas – Thursday and Friday December 25 and 26, 2014 New Years – Thursday January 1, 2015 Martin Luther King – Monday January 19, 2015 President’s Day- Monday February 16, 2015 Easter – Monday April 6, 2015 Memorial Day – Monday May 25, 2015 Independence Day – Friday July 3, 2015 Labor Day – Monday September 7, 2015 Four (4) Personal Holidays

11. Discussion and possible action to set the salaries and allowances of elected county officers in compliance with Texas Local Government Code Section 152.013 as follows: County Officer Salary County Judge $101,709 (1) County Commissioners $ 78,126 County Court at Law Judges $158,000 (1) Sheriff $134,313 (2) County Attorney $144,684 District Attorney $ 47,603 Tax Assessor Collector $116,027 County Clerk $108,839 District Clerk $108,839 County Treasurer $108,839 Justice of Peace Judges $ 85,075 Constable Precinct #1 $ 91,741 (2) Constable Precinct #2 $ 79,391 Constable Precinct #3 $ 79,391 Constable Precinct #4 $ 79,391 (1) Includes a $4,800 Salary supplement for serving on the Juvenile Board (2) Includes an operational allowance of $12,350

12. Discussion and possible action to levy a property tax rate of $.414700 per $100 taxable value by Order, under the provisions of Article VIII, Sections 9(a) and 9(b) of the Texas Constitution and Section 26.05 of the Tax Code for tax year 2014. The maintenance and operation tax rate will be $.374600 per $100 valuation of which $.362104 will be for the general fund and $.040100 will be for the road and bridge fund. The debt service rate will be $.040100 per $100 valuation of which $.038365 will be for general fund debt and $.001735 will be for road and bridge debt.

PUBLIC HEARING

13. Public Hearing to consider the proposed budget pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 111.038. At the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the Commissioners Court shall take action on the proposed budget pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 111.039. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

14. Discussion and possible action to adopt the county budget for fiscal year 2014-2015 pursuant to Chapter 111 of the Texas Local Government Code. The Court may make any modifications to the proposed budget that it considers warranted by law and required by the interest of the taxpayers by majority vote.

15. Discussion and possible action to ratify, adopt and approve the property tax increase reflected in the proposed budget that required raising more revenue from property taxes than in the previous year as required by Texas Local Government Code 111.039(c).

16. Discussion and possible action to adopt the county’s Operational General Order for fiscal year 2014-2015.

17. Discussion and possible action to make a contribution to the Laredo Main Street, SOL (Streets of Laredo) Masquerade 2014, in the amount of $1,500.00 from County Promotions Account #007-0101-7426 to support Laredo Main Street, an organization dedicated to preserving, developing, and promoting Downtown Laredo; and any other matters incident thereto.[Requested by Leroy Medford, Executive Administrator]

Item 7

Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

18. Discussion and possible action to authorize a renewal of an Interlocal Agreement with Laredo Community College “LCC” for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 (October 1, 2014 – September 30, 2015), wherein LCC will provide students with an opportunity to work at various county offices and departments as part of the Federal-Work Program at a cost to the County not to exceed ELEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($11,000.00) over the term of the agreement, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Cynthia Mares, Administrative Services Director; Account #001-0109-6022]

19. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Forty-Eight (48) month (September 22, 2014 to September 21, 2016) Lease Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and the Webb County Planning Department for a Toshiba Digital Copier E-Studio 6570CT at a cost of Three Hundred Forty-Seven Dollars and Seven Cents ($347.07) per month for a total amount of Sixteen Thousand Six Hundred Fifty-Nine Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($16,659.36) 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 appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Rhonda Tiffin, Webb County Planning Director; Account #010-0102-6014]

20. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Forty-Eight (48) month (September 22, 2014 through September 21, 2016) Maintenance Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and Planning Department for a Toshiba E-Studio 6570CT at a quarterly cost of $0.00600 for black images and $0.03250 for color images, excess per unit charge, subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Rhonda Tiffin, Webb County Planning Director; Account #010-0102-6014]

21. Discussion and possible action to authorize the County Attorney to amend the contract between the Webb County Community Action Agency (CAA) and LHCT Training Center to include CSBG Contract numbers #61140001864 and #61130001603 for the provision of CDL Truck Driver Training classes. This project is funded through the Texas Department of Community Affairs - Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program. [Requested by Juan Vargas, Communty Action Agency Director; Account #920-4202-7037-10]

22. Discussion and possible action to authorize Webb County to enter into a One (1) year software Maintenance Agreement (October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015) with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ERSI) to provide software maintenance support for the Mapping and 911 software utilized by the Planning Department at a cost of EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS AND TEN CENTS ($8,400.10), subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Rhonda Tiffin, Webb County Planning Director; Account #010-2202-6222]

23. Discussion and possible action to approve a One (1) year lease extension for the Adult Probation Program for office space located at 1119 Houston St., with said One (1) year term shall be divided into Two (2) Six month extensions, and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Melinda Viduarri, Adult Probation Director; Account #001-0109-6012]

24. Discussion and possible action to enter into a One (1) year High Intensity Drug Trafficking Task Force Agreement between the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Agency, and the Webb County Constable, Precinct 1. The purpose of this agreement is to disrupt the illicit drug traffic in the Laredo, Texas area by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations. The terms of this cooperative agreement will begin October 1, 2014 and end September 30, 2015, with no impact to the General Fund; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rudy Rodriguez, Webb County Constable Pct. 1]

25. Discussion and possible action to authorize Webb County to enter into a Five (5) year term Lease/Purchase agreement with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for Webb County telephonic system at a yearly cost of Sixty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Seven Dollars and Fifteen Cents ($65,577.15), with a total cost of Three Hundred Fifteen Thousand Sixteen Dollars and Twenty-Two Cents ($315,016.22), subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rafael Pena, Information Technology Director; Account #600-9101-9834-0 (Capital Lease)]

26. Discusson and possible action to enter into a Fifty-Seven (57) month lease between OD Security North America, LLC and Webb County Sheriff’s Office effective, October 1, 2014 through June 30, 2019 to lease a 2014 SOTER RS Full Body Security Scanning System for the Webb County Jail at a rate of $2,213.86 per month, subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to sign all revelant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Account #001-2060-6014]

Item 8

Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

27. Discussion and possible action to approve Joint Law Enforcement Operation (JLEO) agreements between Webb County and U.S. Marshalls for overtime reimbursement of costs incurred by the District Attorney's Office in providing resources to Joint Operations/Task Forces, effective September 22, 2014. No cash match is required. [New fund to be established by County Auditor]

Item 9

Honorable Esther Degollado, District Clerk

OPEN PUBLIC HEARING

28. Public hearing pursuant to Texas Government Code §51.305 to consider and discuss a plan for the preservation and restoration of the district court records archive pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 51, Subchapter D. The plan includes a provision to impose a Records Archive Fee $10.00 to preserve and restore district court records, effective January 1, 2015. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

29. Discussion and possible action to approve the Preservation and Restoration Records Archive Plan for the District Clerk of Webb County, including the imposition of a $10.00 fee for documents filed with the District Clerk, effective January 1, 2015; and any other matters incident thereto.

Item 10

Honorable Jesus Garza, County Court at Law 2 Judge

30. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Contract Agreement with Chestnut Health Systems to provide software services for the Webb County Court at Law #2 Juvenile Drug Court Program for a term of One (1) year that shall commence on September 30, 2014 and expire on September 29, 2015 at a total cost of Six Thousand Fifty-Five Dollars ($6,055.00) and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #359-1011-6022 (Webb County Juvenile Drug Treatment Program)]

31. Discussion and possible action to enter into an Independent Contractor Agreement with Todd Russell, Ph.D., to provide needs assessment, evaluation and consulting services for the Webb County Court at Law #2 Juvenile Drug Court Program for a term of One (1) year, that shall commence on September 30, 2014 and expire on September 29, 2015 at a monthly cost of Nine Hundred Dollars ($900.00), with a total cost of Ten Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($10,800.00) and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #359-1011-6022 (Webb County Juvenile Drug Treatment Program)]

32. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Subcontract Agreement with Serving Children and Adults in Need, Inc. to provide screening, assessment, treatment planning, evidence based outpatient drug treatment and discharge planning for the Webb County Court at Law #2 Juvenile Drug Court Program for a term of Three (3) years that shall commence on September 30, 2014 and expire on September 29, 2017 at a yearly cost of Two Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($225,000.00), with a total cost of Six Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($675,000.00), subject to annual budget appropriation, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #359-1011-6022 (Webb County Juvenile Drug Treatment Program)]

Item 11

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

33. Discussion and possible action to purchase Eleven (11) Computers and software for Judge Ramiro Veliz, Justice of the Peace Pct. 2, Place 1, from Dell and SHI, pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102 Subchapter F; Cooperative Purchasing Programs; Texas Local Government Code, Contract DIR –SDD 1951 and 2503, in the amount of $19,805.39. [Account #016-1042-8801 (Technology Fund)]

Item 12

Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

34. Discussion and possible action to authorize the transfer of the following patrol units to the Zapata County Independent School District Police Department and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto: Unit 27-104 2005 Ford Crown Victoria VIN No.: 2FAFP71W55X148628 Mileage: 155,426 Unit 27-108 2005 Ford Crown Victoria VIN No.: 2FAFP71W65X148623 Mileage: 182,873

35. Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of a Fiscal Year 2014 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) grant award from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) in the amount of $68,943 as reimbursement for the incarceration costs of housing state criminal aliens at the Webb County jail and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant is a reimbursement of costs already incurred at the Webb County jail and does not require any match. [Account #001-2060-3409]

36. Discussion and possible action to approve Compensatory Time for Twenty-One (21) Webb County Sheriff Bargaining members in accordance with Article XIII (Special Benefits); Section C., of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for hours exceeding 480 in the amount of $66,279.00 to include base pay and fringe benefits contingent upon approval and verification by County Auditor and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Accounts from respective Divisions: #001-2001 and #001-2060]

Item 13

Administrative Services

37. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to pay claims which are due by the end of September 2014: From: 816-0105-9201 Medical Claims Paid $80,000 To: 816-0105-9202 Claims Paid Dental $80,000

38. Discussion and possible action to appoint or re-appoint Civil Service Commissioners for a Two (2) year term commencing effective September 22, 2014; and any other matters incident thereto, including but not limited to naming a chairperson of the Commission.

39. Presentation by Insurance Consultant with discussion and possible action to amend his recommendation regarding Request For Proposals #2014-05, Insurance Ancillary Products.

40. Presentation by Insurance Consultant with discussion and possible action to award contract of Webb County's Property and Casualty Insurance to broker Wells Fargo, Inc., also working with Midwest Employers Casualty Company and OneBeacon Insurance effective October 1, 2014 thru September 30, 2015 at a 2.7% rate increase which was less than originally agreed upon with an approximate total premium of $680,497.00, and to authorize the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents. [Accounts #001-0114-6032, #817-0105-6035 and #817-0105-6022]

Item 14

Building Maintenance

41. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following vacant Slots, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective September 22, 2014: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 1965 Office Clerk II $11.41 2788 Custodian $11.41

42. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers to pay part time custodian payroll funds for Larga Vista Community Center, Bruni Community Center and E.J.Salinas Community Center for the remainder of this fiscal year: From: 001-0106-6204 Fuel & Lubricants $1,000 001-0106-6703 Landfill $ 800 001-6002-6703 Landfill $ 800 $2,600 To: 001-0106-5005 Part Time $2,600

Item 15

Casa Blanca Golf Course

43. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers to cover end of the year repairs on older John Deere equipment, irrigation expansion, repairs and improvement; and administrative travel for incurring costs of travel for Southern Golf Properties Superintendent to come down and consult: From: 800-6011-6780 Sods/Fertilizer $5,600 800-6012-6412 Carts $2,000 800-6013-6780 Sods/Seeds $2,200 800-6015-6502 Janitor Supplies $ 500 800-6015-6208 Grocery Beverage/Food $6,000 800-6016-6006 Advertising $2,500 800-6011-6014 Equipment Rental $1,200 800-6011-6412 R & M Barn/Clubhouse $ 750 $20,750 To: 800-6011-6412 Equipment/Irrigation $17,000 800-6015-6208 Restaurant Supplies $1,000 800-6011-5601 Administrative Travel $1,200 800-6011-6205 Materials & Supplies $1,550 $20,750

Item 16

Community Action Agency

44. Discussion and possible action to approve the Volunteers Serving the Need-Helping Veteran's and Bring Everyone Special Together (B.E.S.T.) Time Bank as Representative Organizations for Category "C" for the Webb County Community Action Agency Advisory Board; and any other matters incident thereto.

Item 17

Economic Development

45. Discussion and possible action to award bid 2014-4 Webb County Housing Rehabilitation Program in Colonia Pueblo Nuevo to the lowest and best qualified bidder for the Texas Community Development Program (TCDP) #712095 Housing Rehabilitation Program - Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) and authorize the County Judge to sign all relevant documentation. This will not impact the general fund. [Fund #741] Bid Address Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) #015 507 Main

Item 18

Engineer

46. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers for the Utilities Department to cover end of the year expenses: From: 801-3001-6022 Professional Services $ 850 801-3001-6011 Training & Education $5,100 801-3001-6007 Dues & Membership $ 550 801-3001-6006 Advertising $1,200 801-3004-6001 Office Supplies $ 270 801-3004-6048 Licenses & Permits $ 500 801-3004-6703 Landfill Fees $2,800 $11,270 To: 801-3001-6204 Fuel & Lubricants $9,000 801-3001-6224 Minor Tools & Apparatus $ 270 801-3004-6224 Minor Tools & Apparatus $ 500 801-3001-6205 Materials & Supplies $1,500 $11,270

47. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers for the Engineering Department to purchase computer equipment, electronic equipment and janitorial supplies: From: 010-0115-5601 Administrative Travel $3,500 010-0115-6011 Training & Education $3,000 $6,500 To: 010-0115-6205 Materials & Supplies $6,500

48. Discussion and possible action to approve Change Order 1, 2 and 3 to the Aftermath Roofing Contract in the amount of $33,090.00 to cover additional work required to install the new roof at 4101 Juarez. The new contract amount will be $210,370.00. [Account #739-1200-8801-14]

49. Discussion and possible action to approve Change Order #1 to the J-Starr Construction Inc., Golf Club Kitchen Renovation Contract in the amount of $18,517.00 and the addition of 15 days. This is to cover additional work required due to badly weathered roof supports, building leaks and additional paint prep and paint work. The new contract amount will be $157,583.24. [Account #746-6001-8601 (Bond Series 2013)]

50. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to procure a Vactor 2100 Plus Combination Sewer Cleaner Truck from Houston Freightliner Inc., pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Subchapter F; Cooperative Purchasing Program; Texas Local Government Code, HGAC Contract HT06-14, in the amount of $333,691.97, effective October 1, 2014. To be used at the Rio Bravo Water Treatment Plant Settling Basins, Lift Station-collection, Manholes and Sewer Plant. [Account #603-0101-8801-Capital Outlay]

51. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to purchase One (1) 2015 International PROSTAR Truck from Santex Truck Centers, LTD., pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102 Subchapter F; Cooperative Purchasing Program; Texas Local Government Code, HGAC contract HT06-14, in the amount of $106,058.00, effective October 1, 2014. Truck will be used to haul water to the Colorado Acres Water Dispenser at Las Lomas. [Account #603-0101-8801]

52. Discussion and possible action to approve additional funds to increase the following accounts for the 2014-2015 Budget for the Utilities Department as follows: $5,400.00 for uniforms on Account #801-3001-6202, $1,500.00 for Safety Equipment on Account #801-3001-6224, $20,000.00 for Fuel and Lubricants on Account #801-3001-6204, $1,500.00 for Dues and Memberships on Account #801-3001-6007, $7,500.00 for Telephone on Account #801-3001-6004, $6,000.00 on Training and Education on Account #801-3001-6011, $3,000.00 for Licenses and Permits on Account #801-3001-6048. This is being requested due to additional personnel approved for this department.

53. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to purchase supplies, for repairs of existing equipment, from Automation Concepts in the amount of $26,185.00 for One (1) EMO positioning valve for the Backwash Flow Control and One (1) Filter effluent control valve for Filter #2, effective October 1, 2014. Need to replace damaged valves to the flow control when Backwashing the filters at the Water Treatment Plant. [Section 262.024. DISCRETIONARY EXEMPTIONS. (a.) A contract for the purchase of any of the following items is exempt from the requirement established by Section 262.023 if the Commissioners Court by order grants the exemptions (11) vehicle and equipment repairs] [Account #603-0101-8801]

54. Discussion and possible action to approve a proposal from Economists.com LLC., for updating the previous Water Rate Study and consulting on requirements to implement a rate increase in accordance with our settlement agreement with the customers of the Webb County Rio Bravo Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $9,500.00 including Two (2) meetings and an option for additional meetings at $1,500.00 per meeting. [Account to be determined]

Item 19

Head Start

55. Discussion and possible action to ratify the Texas Department of Agriculture,Child and Adult Care Food Program grant application for the 2014-2015 program year.

56. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slots: Slot# Title Hourly Rate Pay Periods 1108 Part Time Substitute Teacher $ 8.38 20 1110 Part Time Substitute Teacher $ 8.38 20 1699 Part Time Substitute Teacher $ 8.38 20 1038 Teacher Assistant $ 9.76 20 1707 Teacher $14.64 20 1637 Area Service Manager $15.37 20 2570 Early Head Start Part Time Teacher Floater $ 9.40 26 2562 Early Head Start Teacher $ 9.93 26 2568 Early Head Start Teacher $ 9.93 26 2558 Early Head Start Home Visitor $ 9.93 26

Item 21

Juvenile Probation Department

58. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to purchase a vehicle for Constable Rudy Rodriguez Office in lieu of monetary payment for security services at the Youth Village, as approved by the Webb County Juvenile Board in Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated September 11, 2013. [Co-Sponsored by Linda R. Ramirez, Webb County Commissioners Pct. 1] From: 001-1301-6023 Contract Services $56,233 To: 001-1301-8801 Capital Outlay $56,233

Item 22

Medical Examiner

59. Discussion and possible action to approve a payout of 169 hours of accrued vacation time to Dr. Corinne Stern, Webb County Medical Examiner, in the amount of $15,237.56 from payroll savings, for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. This personal time could not be taken and county policy restricts the hours from being carried over. [Co-Sponsored by Danny Valdez, Webb County Judge]

Item 23

Purchasing

60. Discussion and possible action to reject bid 2015-60 Annual Contract for Food Commodities, and to extend the current contract contingent upon pricing remaining constant for another year. Current contract is held by Labatt Food Service (Primary), Ben E. Keith (Secondary).

61. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit bids for the following contract: Bid 2015-62 - Two (2) Year Contract for Coffee

62. Discussion and possible action to solicit bids for the following annual contracts: Bid 2015-55 Two (2) Year contract for Fuel in the Bruni, TX area (Constable Pct. 3 fueling station)

63. Discussion and possible action to offer a One (1) year extension to annual contracts, Bid 2015-83 Annual Contract for the Maintenance & Inspection of Alarms – TCR Best Alarm Company and Bid 2015-83-1 Annual Contract for the Repairs & Maintenance of Alarms- TCR Best Alarm Company; and to offer a Three (3) month extension to Bid 2014-89 Three (3) month contract for Produce - RC Produce.

64. Discussion and possible action to authorize and request to add internet and telephone service, including telephone jacks, and installation to the Wastewater Plant located at 1806 Margarita Lane.

65. Discussion and possible action to award RFP 2014-08 Sheriff's Administration Building Parking/Fencing to AC-DC Inc. in the amount of $186,450.00. [Account #751-2001-8801]

66. Discussion and possible action to dispose of surplus or salvage property as allowed in Texas Local Government Code 263.152 (1); and sell the identified items by competitive bid or auction through CABCO. 2000 Chevy Impala Public Defenders 2003 Ford Explorer Constable Pct. 3 2010 Ford F-150 Constable Pct. 3 1998 Chevy 250 Sheriff's Office 1998 Ford F-150 Sheriff's Office 1994 Ford F-150 Sheriff's Office 2005 Ford F-150 Sheriff's Office 1992 Ford F-150 Motor Pool 1998 Dodge Ram Rio Bravo Community Center

67. Discussion and possible action to purchase One (1) 2014 F-150 Truck for Head Start Department from Sames Motor Company in the amount of $18,994.00. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Head Start Director; Account #903-4207-8801 (Head Start Program Capital Outlay)]

68. Discussion and possible action to award Bid 2015-88- Three (3) month contract for Meat to Labatt Food Service.

Item 24

Road & Bridge

69. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to purchase a new air compressor; current air compressor is 25 years old and no longer repairable: From: 001-0108-6402-01 Repairs & Maint.- Fuel System $3,700 To: 001-0108-6224 Minor Tools & Apparatus $3,700

70. Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of Two (2) Caterpillar 140M3 Motor Graders from Holt Cat as specified in Buyboard Quote dated August 28, 2014. Total amount after trade in and discount is $245,200 and $236,200. This amount will be lease financed at a cost to be determined once financing is approved. [Co-Sponsored by John Galo, Comissioner Pct. 3] [Account #600-9101-9829-03]

Addendum Items 1 & 3

Addendum Items

Executive Session

Closed Session/Executive Session

71. Discussion and possible action to approve a settlement agreement in Cause Number 2014CVF000456 D3, Juan Doniz d/b/a AA Builders 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) (B) (Consultation with Attorney regarding pending litigation and Discussion about settlement offer)]

72. Discussion and possible action to approve a settlement offer in the grievance styled Annette Alvarado v. Webb County, Texas, pending before arbitration and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 (1) (A) (B) (Consultation with attorney regarding pending litigation and Discussion about settlement offer)]

73. Adjourn

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 SEPTEMBER 22, 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 September 8, 2014 and September 10, 2014

4. Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report

5. Communications

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

7. Recognition and presentation to United South's Rudy Flores for winning Gold in World Powerlifting competition.

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

Item 5 Commissioners Court

PUBLIC HEARING

13. Public Hearing to consider the proposed budget pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 111.038. At the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the Commissioners Court shall take action on the proposed budget pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 111.039. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

15. Discussion and possible action to ratify, adopt and approve the property tax increase reflected in the proposed budget that required raising more revenue from property taxes than in the previous year as required by Texas Local Government Code 111.039(c).

16. Discussion and possible action to adopt the county’s Operational General Order for fiscal year 2014-2015.

Item 7 Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

Item 8 Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

Item 9 Honorable Esther Degollado, District Clerk

OPEN PUBLIC HEARING

29. Discussion and possible action to approve the Preservation and Restoration Records Archive Plan for the District Clerk of Webb County, including the imposition of a $10.00 fee for documents filed with the District Clerk, effective January 1, 2015; and any other matters incident thereto.

Item 10 Honorable Jesus Garza, County Court at Law 2 Judge

Item 11 Honorable Ramiro Veliz, Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Pl. 1

Item 12 Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

Item 13 Administrative Services

37. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to pay claims which are due by the end of September 2014: From: 816-0105-9201 Medical Claims Paid $80,000 To: 816-0105-9202 Claims Paid Dental $80,000

38. Discussion and possible action to appoint or re-appoint Civil Service Commissioners for a Two (2) year term commencing effective September 22, 2014; and any other matters incident thereto, including but not limited to naming a chairperson of the Commission.

39. Presentation by Insurance Consultant with discussion and possible action to amend his recommendation regarding Request For Proposals #2014-05, Insurance Ancillary Products.

Item 14 Building Maintenance

41. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following vacant Slots, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective September 22, 2014: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 1965 Office Clerk II $11.41 2788 Custodian $11.41

Item 15 Casa Blanca Golf Course

Item 16 Community Action Agency

Item 17 Economic Development

Item 18 Engineer

48. Discussion and possible action to approve Change Order 1, 2 and 3 to the Aftermath Roofing Contract in the amount of $33,090.00 to cover additional work required to install the new roof at 4101 Juarez. The new contract amount will be $210,370.00. [Account #739-1200-8801-14]

Item 19 Head Start

55. Discussion and possible action to ratify the Texas Department of Agriculture,Child and Adult Care Food Program grant application for the 2014-2015 program year.

Item 21 Juvenile Probation Department

Item 22 Medical Examiner

Item 23 Purchasing

60. Discussion and possible action to reject bid 2015-60 Annual Contract for Food Commodities, and to extend the current contract contingent upon pricing remaining constant for another year. Current contract is held by Labatt Food Service (Primary), Ben E. Keith (Secondary).

61. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit bids for the following contract: Bid 2015-62 - Two (2) Year Contract for Coffee

62. Discussion and possible action to solicit bids for the following annual contracts: Bid 2015-55 Two (2) Year contract for Fuel in the Bruni, TX area (Constable Pct. 3 fueling station)

64. Discussion and possible action to authorize and request to add internet and telephone service, including telephone jacks, and installation to the Wastewater Plant located at 1806 Margarita Lane.

65. Discussion and possible action to award RFP 2014-08 Sheriff's Administration Building Parking/Fencing to AC-DC Inc. in the amount of $186,450.00. [Account #751-2001-8801]

67. Discussion and possible action to purchase One (1) 2014 F-150 Truck for Head Start Department from Sames Motor Company in the amount of $18,994.00. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Head Start Director; Account #903-4207-8801 (Head Start Program Capital Outlay)]

68. Discussion and possible action to award Bid 2015-88- Three (3) month contract for Meat to Labatt Food Service.

Item 24 Road & Bridge

69. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to purchase a new air compressor; current air compressor is 25 years old and no longer repairable: From: 001-0108-6402-01 Repairs & Maint.- Fuel System $3,700 To: 001-0108-6224 Minor Tools & Apparatus $3,700

Executive Session Closed Session/Executive Session

73. Adjourn

Sep 22, 2014 Commissioners Court Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 SEPTEMBER 22, 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 September 8, 2014 and September 10, 2014

4. Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report

5. Communications

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

7. Recognition and presentation to United South's Rudy Flores for winning Gold in World Powerlifting competition.

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

Item 5 Commissioners Court

PUBLIC HEARING

13. Public Hearing to consider the proposed budget pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 111.038. At the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the Commissioners Court shall take action on the proposed budget pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 111.039. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

15. Discussion and possible action to ratify, adopt and approve the property tax increase reflected in the proposed budget that required raising more revenue from property taxes than in the previous year as required by Texas Local Government Code 111.039(c).

16. Discussion and possible action to adopt the county’s Operational General Order for fiscal year 2014-2015.

Item 7 Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

Item 8 Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

Item 9 Honorable Esther Degollado, District Clerk

OPEN PUBLIC HEARING

29. Discussion and possible action to approve the Preservation and Restoration Records Archive Plan for the District Clerk of Webb County, including the imposition of a $10.00 fee for documents filed with the District Clerk, effective January 1, 2015; and any other matters incident thereto.

Item 10 Honorable Jesus Garza, County Court at Law 2 Judge

Item 11 Honorable Ramiro Veliz, Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Pl. 1

Item 12 Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

Item 13 Administrative Services

37. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer to pay claims which are due by the end of September 2014: From: 816-0105-9201 Medical Claims Paid $80,000 To: 816-0105-9202 Claims Paid Dental $80,000

38. Discussion and possible action to appoint or re-appoint Civil Service Commissioners for a Two (2) year term commencing effective September 22, 2014; and any other matters incident thereto, including but not limited to naming a chairperson of the Commission.

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

Commissioners Court

Item 7

Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

Item 8

Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

Item 9

Honorable Esther Degollado, District Clerk

Item 10

Honorable Jesus Garza, County Court at Law 2 Judge

Item 11

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

Item 12

Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

Item 13

Administrative Services

Item 14

Building Maintenance

Item 15

Casa Blanca Golf Course

Item 16

Community Action Agency

Item 17

Economic Development

Item 18

Engineer

Item 19

Head Start

Item 21

Juvenile Probation Department

Item 22

Medical Examiner

Item 23

Purchasing

Item 24

Road & Bridge

Executive Session

Closed Session/Executive Session

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

Commissioners Court

Item 7

Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

Item 8

Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

Item 9

Honorable Esther Degollado, District Clerk

Item 10

Honorable Jesus Garza, County Court at Law 2 Judge

Item 11

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

Item 12

Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

Item 13

Administrative Services