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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 9:00 a.m.

Call to Order

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

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Approval of Minutes for September 8, 2015 and September 14, 2015

4. Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report

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 Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

COURT TO DISCUSS AND ACT ON THE FOLLOWING:

6. Discussion and possible action to approve the appointment of Ms. Julie Bazan to the Border Region MHMR Community Center d/b/a Border Region Behavioral Health Center Board of Trustees for a Two (2) year term, effective September 1, 2015.

7. Discussion and possible action to fill the following County Extension Agent positions serving Webb County; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service] a) County Extension Agent - Martha Alicia Ramirez, Agriculture and Natural Resources effective November 1, 2015. (County portion of agent salary $24,630.00) b) County Extension Agent - Onelisa Garza, 4-H Youth Development effective February 4, 2016. (County portion of agent salary $22,307.00)

Item 5

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

9. Status report by county staff and project architect regarding the Juvenile Rehabilitation Center project; with discussion and possible action; and any other matters incident thereto. [Co-Sponsored by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

Item 6.10

Commissioners Court Administrator

10. 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: Judge Tano E. Tijerina $101,709.00 Commissioner Frank J. Sciaraffa $78,126.00 Commissioner Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina $78,126.00 Commissioner John C. Galo $78,126.00 Commissioner Jaime A. Canales $78,126.00 Tax Assessor Collector Patricia A. Barrera $116,027.00 Judge Jose A. Lopez $15,600.00 Judge Monica Z. Notzon $18,000.00 Judge Rebecca Ramirez Palomo $18,000.00 Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. $18,000.00 Judge Jesus Garza $158,000.00 Judge Hugo Martinez $158,000.00 Judge Hector J. Liendo $85,075.00 Judge Oscar R. Liendo $85,075.00 Judge Ramiro Veliz, Jr. $85,075.00 Judge Danny Dominguez $85,075.00 Judge Alfredo Garcia, Jr $85,075.00 Judge Jose “Pepe” Salinas $85,075.00 District Attorney Isidro R. Alaniz $47,604.00 County Attorney Marco A. Montemayor $144,684.00 District Clerk Esther Degollado $108,839.00 County Clerk Margie Ramirez Ibarra $108,839.00 Sheriff Martin Cuellar $134,313.00* Treasurer Delia Perales $108,839.00 Constable Rodolfo Rodriguez $91,741.00 * Constable Mike Villarreal $79,391.00 Constable Adrian Cortez $79,391.00 Constable Harold DeVally $79,391.00 Includes a supplement in the amount of $4,800 for Juvenile Board ***Includes a supplement in the amount of $12,350 for Operational Allowance

Item 6.11 (Part 1 of 3)

PUBLIC HEARING

11. 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

Item 4

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

8. Proclamation to recognize the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Webb County, Texas by lighting up the Webb County Courthouse in Pink for the month of October 2015; and any other matters incident thereto.

Item 6.18

18. Presentation by City of Laredo officials regarding a request to support the redevelopment of the El Portal Center located between Zaragoza and Water St. in downtown Laredo; with discussion and possible action to approve an Economic Development Performance and Grant Agreement with El Portal Center LLC, which will include a sales tax rebate incentive of up to Fifty (50%) percent as per section 381 of the Texas Local Government Code; and any other matters incident thereto.

Item 18.56

56. Report by Mr. Brandon Wood, Executive Director with Texas Commission on Jail Standards on the updated feasibility needs assessment for the Webb County Jail. [Co-Sponsored by Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2] Issue: Requesting an updated report by the Executive Director with Texas Commission on Jail Standards regarding our current Jail facility. Solution: Update Court on current and future state inmate population trends, secure recommendation by State on size of facility that is required to house state inmates today and for future years at the Webb County Jail. Results: Secure vital information from the State regarding state inmate population trends and any other information that would assist the Webb County Sheriff and Commissioners Court in evaluating the need for a new County Jail.

Item 6.20

20. Discussion and possible action to authorize a county contribution for the Laredo Environmental Summit in the amount of $1,000.00; and any matters incident thereto. [Account #007-0101-7426 Community Promotions]

Item 6.11 (Part 2 of 3)

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

Item 6.11 (Part 3 of 3)

Item 6

12. Discussion and possible action to adopt the county budget for fiscal year 2015-2016 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.

13. Discussion and possible action to adopt the county’s Operational General Order for fiscal year 2015-2016.

14. 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 2015-2016 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. Commissioners Court may at its discretion, re-schedule meeting dates and times if necessary. October 13, 2015 (Tuesday) at 9:00 a.m. October 26, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. November 9, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. November 23, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. December 14, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. December 28, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. January 11, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. January 25, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. February 8, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. February 22, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. March 14, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. March 29, 2016 (Tuesday) at 9:00 a.m. April 11, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. April 25, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. May 9, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. May 23, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. June 13, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. June 27, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. July 11, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. July 25, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. August 8, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. August 22, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. September 12, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. September 26, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.

15. Discussion and possible action to approve the proposed holiday schedule for Fiscal Year 2015-2016; and any others matters incident thereto. Columbus Day October 12, 2015 (Monday) Veteran’s Day November 11, 2015 (Wednesday) Thanksgiving November 26 & 27, 2015 (Thursday & Friday) Christmas December 24 & 25, 2015 (Thursday & Friday) New Years Day January 1, 2016 (Friday) Martin Luther King January 18, 2016 (Monday) President’s Day February 15, 2016 (Monday) Easter March 28, 2016 (Monday) Memorial Day May 30, 2016 (Monday) Independence Day July 4, 2016 (Monday) Labor Day September 5, 2016 (Monday) *Four (4) Personal Holidays will be approved for this fiscal year.

16. Discussion and possible action to adopt the revised rental contract for all the community centers owned by Webb County; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: On August 24, 2015, Commissioners Court approved the review and revision of the rental contract for all Webb County community centers that needed reconsideration of rental amount, deposit amount and security office requirements. Solution: The new revised, standard contract for the community centers, include these new terms and provisions and would update the contract. Result: Adopting the new standardized rental contract would meet the current needs of the county, the community centers, and the community of users.

17. Discussion and possible action to create a committee and appoint members for the development of an order regulating and licensing game rooms subject to Chapter 234, Subchapter E of the Local Government Code as amended by SB 866; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rhonda Tiffin, Webb County Planning Director]

19. Discussion and possible action to review the current financial accounts with encumbered funds that have not been spent; with further action that those funds be unencumbered and allocated for debt service or another county purpose; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: On September 14, 2015, Commissioners Court approved the review of all special accounts that had encumbered funds that had not been spent over an extended period of time. Solution: After reviewing these particular funds, it would be in the county’s best interest to unencumber these funds and allocate them for another county purpose. Result: Redistributing funds will help alleviate the shortfall in other accounts with pending expenses.

Item 7

Line Item Transfer

21. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer for the Honorable Hugo Martinez, County Court at Law #1 Judge: Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount Bal. End Bal. From: 001-1010-7052 Juvenile Felony $4,200 $35,100 $30,900 To: 001-1010-6022 Professional Services $4,200 $335 $4,535 Issue: Pending to pay invoices on Court Reporter and Court Interpreter along with Social Study Reports that were brought into our office in September 2015. We currently do not have enough funds in this account to pay these expenses. Solution: Transfer enough funds in order to pay pending invoices. Result: All pending invoices will be paid in a timely manner.

22. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer for the Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff: Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount Bal. End Bal. From: 170-2001-8801 Capital Outlay $12,000 $127,667 $115,667 To: 170-2001-6707 Drug Free Campaign $12,000 $188 $12,188 Issue: Transfer needed to cover annual Drug Free Concert facility rental fee with City of Laredo located at the Laredo Energy Arena. Solution: Transfer funds from Capital Outlay to Drug free campaign account. Result: Secure funding to cover cost of annual expense covered by Treasury forfeiture funds.

23. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers for the Honorable Jesus Garza, County Court at Law #2 Judge: Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount Bal. End Bal. From: 001-1055-6900 Expert Witness $1,000 $1,000 $0.00 001-1055-6018 Transcripts $2,366 $2,366.52 $0.52 001-1055-6011 Training and Education $1,522 $1,522.54 $0.54 To: 001-1055-6713 Evaluation Services $4,888 $0.00 $4,866 Issue: Not able to pay Mental Evaluation examinations due to exhausting the account. Solution: Transfer funds into account to be able to pay for said services. Result: Payments will be able to be made in order to pay pending bills for this fiscal year.

24. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer for the Road & Bridge department: Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount Bal. End Bal. From: 010-7002-6204 Fuel & Lubricants $10,000 $190,172 $180,172 To: 010-7002-6014 Equipment Rental $10,000 $129 $10,129 Issue: There is an outstanding Purchase Order for Equipment Rental totaling $3,889 in addition we have monthly expenses pending payment, such as copier rental, communication tower rental and oxygen cylinder rental. Solution: Transfer funds from another account. Result: We will be able to take care of pending payments and close FY.

25. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer for the Fire Suppression & EMS Services department: Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount Bal. End Bal. From: 001-2203-6402 Equipment Maint. $1,442 $2,873.14 $1,431.14 To: 001-2203-6403 Vehicle Maint. $1,442 $797.31 $2,239.31 Issue: The department had emergency repairs on brush truck, Unit 5804 in the amount of $3,593.51. Repairs were completed at Cervantes Truck Center. Solution: Transfer of these funds will permit payment for repairs completed. Result: Truck will be in-service and available to respond to emergencies.

26. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer for the Honorable Commissioner Frank Sciaraffa, Precinct 1: Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount Bal. End Bal. From: 001-6305-5005 Part-Time $6,000 $10,762.50 $4,762.50 To: 001-6305-5001 Payroll Cost $6,000 -$1,071.98 $4,928.02 Issue: An inputting error in transferring funds has caused a shortfall in the payroll account for the Rio Bravo Activity Center. Solution: The line item transfer will make the funds available to cover payroll expenses for pay period ending September 18, 2015. Result: Assure payment to all employees for hours worked.

27. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer for the Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff: Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount Bal. End Bal. From: 001-0109-6201 Utilities $4,623 $453,438 $448,815 To: 001-0109-6012 Space Rental $4,623 $3,377 $8,000 Issue: Space rental account requires additional funding to cover Holding Over rate of $4,000.00 per month for temporary building lease with Mr. Moises Gonzalez for Sheriff Boxing Gym. Solution: Transfer funds from the G/F utility account to cover rent for September and October of 2015. Result: Payment of September and October holding over rate of $4,000.00 per month. Holding over rate terminates when County completes remodeling of Probation/Boxing Gym Building located at 3802 South Zapata Hwy.

Item 9

Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

28. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Forty-Eight (48) month (September 28, 2015 through September 27, 2019) Lease with Maintenance Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and the Webb County Administrative Services Department for a Toshiba E-Studio 4555C at a cost of Two Hundred Eighteen Dollars and Five Cents ($218.05) per month for a total amount of Ten Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars and Forty Cents ($10,466.40) over the term of the agreement, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Subchapter F., Cooperative Purchasing Program; Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Contract No. DIR-TSO-3042, subject to annual budget appropriating and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Cynthia Mares, Webb County Administrative Services Director; Accounts #001-0114-6402 and Account #001-0114-6014]

29. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Twenty-Four (24) month (September 28, 2015 through September 27, 2017) Lease with Maintenance Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and the Webb County District Attorney's Office for a Toshiba E-Studio 6570CT at a cost of Three Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars and Fifty Cents ($393.50) per month for a total amount of Nine Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Four Dollars ($9,444.00) over the term of the agreement, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Subchapter F., Cooperative Purchasing Program; Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Contract No. DIR-TSO-3042, subject to annual budget appropriating and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Isidro Alaniz, Webb County District Attorney; Account #169-1100-6014]

30. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Thirty-Nine (39) month Lease and Maintenance Agreement between Webb County Sheriff’s Office and Nevill Document Solutions, beginning on September 28, 2015 and ending December 27, 2018 for Two (2) Kyocera Taskalfa 255ci to be located at 1001 Washington St., at a monthly rate of FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-NINE DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-EIGHT CENTS ($599.78) for a total cost of TWENTY THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETY-ONE DOLLARS AND FORTY-TWO CENTS ($23,391.42) and a maintenance fee of $0.006 per copy, subject to annual budget appropriation, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Subchapter F Cooperative Purchasing Program section 271.101 and 271.102 Tarrant County Contract #2013-042 and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Account #343-2001-6014]

31. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Thirty-Nine (39) month Lease and Maintenance Agreement between Webb County Sheriff’s Office and Nevill Document Solutions, beginning on September 28, 2015 and ending December 27, 2018 for a Kyocera M2535dn and a Kyocera Taskalfa 3051ci to be located at 902 Victoria St, at a monthly rate of TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE DOLLARS AND TWENTY-FIVE CENTS ($269.25) for a total cost of TEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS ($10,500.75) and a maintenance fee of $0.006 per copy, subject to annual budget appropriation, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Subchapter F Cooperative Purchasing Program section 271.101 and 271.102 Tarrant County Contract #2013-042 and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Account #343-2001-6014]

32. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Thirty-Six (36) month (September 28, 2015 through September 27, 2018) agreement between Webb County and Time Warner Cable for internet services pursuant to purchasing cooperative contract Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing Program DIR Contract# DIR-TEX-AN-NG-CTSA-008, services to be located at the Education Center, 412 Concord Hills Laredo, Tx. 78046, at a monthly payment of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX DOLLARS AND NINETY-NINE CENTS ($186.99) and a one-time installation fee of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($150.00), subject to annual budget appropriation; and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Webb County Head Start Director; Account #918-4207-6004]

33. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Twelve (12) month (September 28, 2015 through September 27, 2016) agreement between Webb County and Time Warner Cable for internet services pursuant to purchasing cooperative contract Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing Program DIR Contract# DIR-TEX-AN-NG-CTSA-008, services to be located at the Larga Vista Community Center, 5401 Cisneros St., Laredo, Tx. 78043, at a monthly payment of NINETY-EIGHT DOLLARS AND NINETY-FIVE CENTS ($98.95) and a one-time installation fee of TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00), subject to annual budget appropriation; and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Requested by Greg B. Araiza, Larga Vista Community Center Director; Account #001-6103-6201]

34. Discussion and possible action to enter into an annual standard software maintenance agreement with New World Systems Corporation and Webb County for software located at the Webb County Sheriff’s Department. The agreement will be for one (1) year commencing October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 in the amount of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($126,225.00). The standard software maintenance agreement shall provide maintenance to current software currently located at the Webb County Sheriff’s Office and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rafael Pena; Webb County Information Technology Director; Account #001-0500-6411]

35. Discussion and possible action to enter into an annual standard software maintenance agreement with New World Systems Corporation and Webb County for software located at the Webb County Courts. The agreement will be for one (1) year commencing October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 in the amount of FORTY-THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO DOLLARS ($43,532.00). The standard software maintenance agreement shall provide maintenance to current software currently located at the Webb County Courts and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rafael Pena; Webb County Information Technology Director; Account #001-0500-6411]

36. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Three (3) year (Sept. 1, 2015 through August 31, 2018) Professional Service Agreement with Dr. Daniel Garza, M.D. to provide Neurological/specialized services and program review for children enrolled in the Head Start Program/Early Head Start Program, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Webb County Head Start Director; Account #903-4208-6076]

37. Discussion and possible action to authorize Webb County as lessor to enter into a Five (5) year lease agreement commencing August 1, 2015 through July 31, 2020 for a monthly rental rate of $1,000.00 per month with the United States of America Department of Agriculture (U.S.D.A.), for a 2.00 acre tract of land situated in Webb County, Texas, western portion of Webb County, Texas, being out of Porcion 23, Leonard Sanchez, original grantee, abstract 1-1544, Webb County, Texas, located approximately 0.9 miles east of the Rio Grande, and more fully described by metes and bounds survey, attached hereto as exhibit “A”.

38. Discussion and possible action to approve the payment of fringe benefits for overtime paid by Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in the amount of THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN DOLLARS ($3,215.00) based on the maximum reimbursement of FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($15,000.00) per officer, per fiscal year from federal forfeiture fund 163 pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding between Homeland Security Investigations and the Webb County Attorney; and any other matters incident thereto.

39. Discussion and possible action to approve Webb County Head Start’s Application for Special Risk Accident Insurance with Security Life Insurance Company of America for 1,290 participants who are enrolled children in Webb County Head Start/Early Head Start. The term of coverage will be effective on 10-01-2015 and and expire on 09-30-2016 at a total cost of SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($6,450.00) and authorizing the county Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Webb County Head Start Director; Account #903-4208-6004]

40. Discussion and possible action to rescind action taken December 8, 2014 to award Request for Proposal (RFP) 2014-09 to Summit Building & Design and solicit a new RFP based on the revised drawings, expected reduced cost, and new location of the Webb County Fire Station. Issue: Webb County has taken action to change the scope of work for the new Fire Station. The new Fire Station will represent a decrease of more than 25% in the value of the contract. Solution: A new RFP with revised drawing expected reduced cost and a new location will be solicited. Result: Webb County will award a contract based on the most recent proposed drawing, expected cost, and new location.

41. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Forty-Eight (48) month (September 28, 2015 through September 27, 2019) Lease with Maintenance Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and the Webb County Treasurer's Office for a Toshiba E-Studio 5055C at a cost of Two Hundred Six Dollars and Eighty-One Cents ($206.81) per month for a total amount of Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Six Dollars and Eighty-Eight Cents ($9,926.88) over the term of the agreement, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Subchapter F., Cooperative Purchasing Program; Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Contract No. DIR-TSO-3042, subject to annual budget appropriating and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Delia Perales, Webb County Treasurer; Account #001-0300-6014]

Item 10

Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

42. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2015 - 2016 County Clerks' Archival Plan, with all changes as requested, 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 11

Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

43. Discussion and possible action to approve a cooperative agreement between the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Webb County District Attorney’s Office concerning the use and abuse of controlled substances under the provisions of 21 U.S.C. § 873 and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: There is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in Laredo, Texas area and that such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and welfare of the people of Texas. Solution: Gather and report intelligence data relating to trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs. Conduct undercover operations and engage in other traditional methods of investigations. Result: Disrupt the illicit drug traffic in Laredo by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations.

44. Discussion and possible action to continue paying grant funded personnel under the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force Agreement, DEA Narcotics Task Force, for Thirty (30) days, until notification about grant continuation award from the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration. Issue: Current grant funding expires after September 30, 2015. The District Attorney’s Office has not received notice of award for new grant. Unless this item is approved, employees working under said grant will not be paid after September 30, 2015. Solution: Grant a 30 day payroll extension for employees working under this grant. Result: The DEA HIDTA Task Force will be able to continue to disrupt the illicit drug traffic in Laredo and surrounding areas.

45. Discussion and possible action to continue paying grant funded personnel under Criminal Justice Division (CJD) Grant No. 2466304, Webb County Border Prosecution Unit Grant, for Thirty (30) days, until notification about grant continuation award from the Homeland Security Grants Division of the Governor's Office. Issue: Current grant funding expires after September 30, 2015. The District Attorney’s Office has not received notice of award for new grant. Unless this item is approved, employees working under said grant will not be paid after September 30, 2015. Solution: Grant a 30 day payroll extension for employees working under this grant. Result: The District Attorney’s Office will be able to continue its border crime prosecution.

46. Discussion and possible action to approve the donation of a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria Unit 9-71; VIN #2FABP7BV7BX166810 to the City of Rio Bravo Police Department and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: The City of Rio Bravo Police Department has demonstrated a need for such a vehicle to be use for law enforcement purposes. Solution: Donate the vehicle from the District Attorney’s Office to the City of Rio Bravo Police Department. Result: The City of Rio Bravo Police Department will obtain a vehicle to support their law enforcement activities.

Item 12

Honorable Esther Degollado, District Clerk

47. Discussion and possible action to approve the Juror Pay Reimbursement in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 61.001 Subsection (c); and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: As per Government Code 61.001 Subsection (c): The commissioners court shall determine annually the daily reimbursement of expenses for jurors. Solution: We are requesting the court approve setting the daily reimbursement for jurors at $6.00 for the next fiscal year. Result: This will be in compliance with Government Code procedures.

Item 13

Honorable Rebecca Palomo, 341st District Court Judge

48. Discussion and possible action to authorize the 341st Sobriety Treatment Program to continue using the Extension Fund Balance of Criminal Justice Division (CJD) Grant No #2056407. Issue: Starting Fund balance of Grant No: 2056407 is $16,061.57. Solution: Utilizing fund balance of Grant 2056407. Result: Services of Sobriety Treatment Program will continue without interruptions until the month of October or funds are exhausted.

Item 14

Honorable Oscar Hale, 406th District Court Judge

49. Discussion and possible action to approve and ratify the acceptance of the grant award Grant No. 1H79TI026096-01 and authorize the 406th Adult Drug Court Program to continue to expand its program services pursuant to Sec. 124.002 of the Texas Government Code. Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grants to Expand Substance Abuse Treatment Capacity in Adult Drug Courts Grant Period: September 30, 2015 - September 29, 2018. Issue: The Drug Court Program proposes to expand its capacity from a baseline of 260 to 360 participants by adding 100 clients who are primarily alcohol dependent and have co-occurring psychiatric and substances abuse disorders. Solution: The Drug Court Program will enhance its current services by integrating and implementing additional therapy, group and behavioral services to current and new participants. Result: To increase availability of treatment services by expanding the population to a total of 360 in a 3 year span and enhancing the services provided to include additional group and therapy treatment services to all current and new participants.

Item 15

Honorable Joe Lopez, 49th District Court Judge

50. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of the following items to set up new offices for Judge Melissa Garcia. Items to be purchased include desk, credenza, filing cabinet, executive chair and 2 side chairs, computer, scanner, printer, ipad, desk phone and all licenses needed for these electronics in an amount not to exceed $9,000.00. [Account #603-0101-8801 (Capital Outlay)]

Item 16

Honorable Jose "Pepe" Salinas, Justice of the Peace Pct. 4

51. Discussion and possible action to accept a grant award in the amount of $48,125.88 (CJD Grant No. 2904901) from the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division (CJD) for a Juvenile Delinquency Diversion Case Manager to provide prevention, intervention, and diversion strategies for juveniles served by the court of the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any match. Issue: Juvenile delinquency is a nationwide problem that negatively affects not only the delinquent youth and their families but also adversely impacts schools, neighborhoods, and the local community at large. In addition, youth at-risk for juvenile delinquency who enter into the juvenile justice system tend to face limited future career, educational, and other socio-economic prospects, especially in the South Texas area. Solution: Grant award to staff a juvenile delinquency diversion case manager in order to provide prevention, diversion, and intervention strategies through the court of the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 in Laredo/Webb County area. Result: Increased focus on diversion strategies to steer at-risk juveniles from the juvenile justice and criminal justice system.

52. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective September 28, 2015; and any other matters incident thereto. This is a grant-funded position; and, thus, is not subject to the Condrey plan wage scale. Slot # Title Hourly Rate To be Determined (after Cmsr. Court Meeting) Juvenile Delinquency Diversion Case Manager $16.73 Grant Funded

Item 17

Honorable Harold Devally, Constable Pct. 4

53. Discussion and possible action to approve the continued payment of overtime and fringe benefits of the grant funded State and Local Overtime and Authorized Expense/Strategic Initiative Program under the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces for Thirty (30) days, until receipt of the agreement with the signature by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) or his designee. Webb County has already been notified of said agreement and returned it to OCDETF with the required signature by the authorized official for Webb County, the Webb County Judge, in reference to this agreement. [Fund Source 357. The fringe benefits will be covered by Constable Pct. 4 Federal Forfeiture Fund #171-2502-3351] Issue: Approval from Commissioners Court to continue providing fringe benefits covered by the Constable Pct. 4. Solution: Approval by Commissioners Court. Result: Constable Pct. 4 continue providing fringe benefits to the designee.

54. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the year (2015-2016) with HSI/ICE Enforcement Task Force for payment of overtime fringe benefits associated with Constable Harold Devally's, Pct. 4, Deputy assigned to the HSI/ICE Task Force. The fringe benefits of $3,215.00 will be covered by Constable Pct.4 Federal Forfeiture Fund #171-2502-351. HSI/ICE will cover $15,000.00 in overtime. Issue: Approval from Commissioners Court to provide fringe benefits covered by Constable Pct.4. Solution: Approval by Commissioners Court to pay fringe benefits. Result: Constable Pct.4 will provide fringe benefits to the designee.

Item 18

Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

55. Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment to Section VI (Compensation) for a professional service agreement between Webb County and Homero R. Sanchez, M.D. for Webb County jail inmate mental health services by increasing the annual contract amount from $36,000.00 to $42,000.00 as per RFQ 2014-32, effective October 1, 2015, and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #001-2060-6022 (Professional Services)] Issue: Currently the annual contract with Dr. Homero Sanchez is $36,000.00 annually. The compensation terms require the Doctor to provide an itemized listing of all calls, patients, services provided during any given month of service. This has increased the actual cost of monthly services and is more cost effective to charge a fixed amount. Solution: Increase contract to mirror the annual contract amount for the Jail Dentist at $42,000.00. Dr. Homero Sanchez has agreed to accept this fixed amount regardless of the number of times he takes calls from Jail staff and/or visits inmates at Jail facility to provide mental health services. Result: Continue providing mental health services to Webb County inmates; funding for this proposed amendment is allocated under FY 2016 Proposed Budget.

57. Discussion and possible action to approve a professional services contract with Fontes International Solutions, LLC to provide specialized training for law enforcement personnel, pursuant to Local Government Code 262.024 (a) (4) Discretionary exemption, for a performance period of Twelve (12) months at a cost of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) per month, effective October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, for an amount not to exceed $18,000.00. [Account #168-2001-6022] Issue: Webb County Sheriff requests the services of Fontes International Solutions for specialized law enforcement training and Intel gathering. Solution: Contract former FBI agent Mr. Arturo Fontes, to assist with domestic and international Intel gathering and specialized training for members of the Sheriff's office Intel unit. Result: Secure recommendations on standard operating procedures, network and gather Intel from Mexican Law enforcement officials on Border security issues, contractor will serve as liaison with Mexican federal and local authorities, liaison with US authorities and the US Consulate in Nuevo Laredo and assist in kidnapping and extortion cases affecting Webb County and any other matters that pertain to the mission and goals of the Webb County Sheriff’s Office as directed and approved by the Webb County Sheriff.

58. Discussion and possible action to approve a Twelve (12) month contract between Webb County and Maverick County for the housing of Webb County adult inmates effective October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 at a rate of $44.00 per inmate per day and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #001-2060-6023-07] Issue: Annual contracts are required to permit Webb County inmates to be housed with neighboring Counties due to overcrowding or due to classification issues. Solution: Secure intergovernmental inmate housing contracts with other County Jails in South Texas. Result: Ensure Jail ratios are met and classification issues.

59. Discussion and possible action to approve a Twelve (12) month contract between Webb County and Zapata County for the housing of Webb County adult inmates effective October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 at a rate of $40.00 per inmate per day and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #001-2060-6023-04] Issue: Annual contracts are required to permit Webb County inmates to be housed with neighboring Counties due to overcrowding or due to classification issues. Solution: Secure intergovernmental inmate housing contracts with other County Jails in South Texas. Result: Ensure Jail ratios are met and classification issues.

60. Discussion and possible action to approve a Twelve (12) month contract between Webb County and Jim Hogg County for the housing of Webb County adult inmates effective October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 at a rate of $39.00 per inmate per day and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #001-2060-6023-06] Issue: Annual contracts are required to permit Webb County inmates to be housed with neighboring Counties due to overcrowding or due to classification issues. Solution: Secure intergovernmental inmate housing contracts with other County Jails in South Texas. Result: Ensure Jail ratios are met and classification issues.

61. Discussion and possible action to approve a license agreement between Webb County Sheriff's Office and SMG who is the managing agent for the City of Laredo for facility known as "Laredo Energy Arena" located at 6700 Arena Blvd., Laredo, Texas 78041. The facility will be used for the sole purpose of a Drug Awareness Concert to be held on October 22, 2015 from 7:00 am to 12:00 p.m., total cost is $11,918.00 to include fee for building usage, equipment rent/setup, and labor costs and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #170-2001-6707 (Drug Free Campaign)] Issue: Owner (City of Laredo) and managing company "SMG" require a Use License Agreement to be formalized before usage of facility. Solution: Approval of Licensing agreement for Drug Free Event Concert. Result: Compliance with City of Laredo and managing company agreement requirements for use of facility (Laredo Energy Arena).

62. Discussion and possible action to enter and accept a grant award in the amount of $39,664.50 (BJA Grant No. 2015-DJ-BX-0581) from the Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) in response to a joint application submitted with the City of Laredo for assorted technology needs and the continued partial payment of salary and fringe benefits of a deputy/peace officer to provide enhanced border security for the Laredo/Webb County area and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any match. Issue: Supplemental computer equipment and supplies will allow the Webb County Sheriff’s Office to improve operational capacity in order to provide better and more enhanced law enforcement services to the Laredo/Webb County community. The County of Webb/City of Laredo continues to constitute an important part of the federally designated South Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), which is one of the most strategically significant cross-border drug smuggling corridors in the entire United States. Solution: Grant award to provide supplemental computer equipment and supplies for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office as well as the leveraging of federal grant JAG funds in order to cover the anticipated shortfall of a state funding for the currently deployed grant funded officer. Result: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office and its staff will be equipped with needed new, updated technology, equipment, and supplies. The certified peace officer currently funded by a state grant will be able to be deployed on a full time basis through the leveraging of Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds.

63. Discussion and possible action to enter accept a grant award in the amount of $27,715.32 (OAG Contract No. 1660661) for the Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) from the Office of the Texas Attorney General (OAG) for the automated notification of crime victims for a period of Twelve (12) months beginning on September 1, 2015, through August 31, 2016, 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. The grant agreement was sent by the OAG on September 3, 2015, and is required to be signed/returned by Wednesday, September 30, 2015. [Grant Fund Source 321] Issue: In the past decades, many crime victims, such as victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, were unaware if their respective crime perpetrators were able to post bail and released from the corrections system. In late 1993, one particular victim who had been raped, assaulted, and stalked in Jefferson County was unaware that her former boyfriend had been released and was subsequently ambushed by him after she left work. She was shot Seven (7) times at point blank range and killed on that day, her 21st birthday. Solution: As a result of community outrage, an automated telephone notification system for crime victims and other concerned citizens was instituted: Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) Service. This nationwide system is funded for Texas counties through the Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and is currently utilized by Webb County. Result: The crime victims of Laredo/Webb County can enroll in this program and will be provided with automated notification upon an offender’s custody status change, such as release, transfer, and/or relevant district court dates.

64. Discussion and possible action to enter accept a grant award in the amount of $47,716.36 (CJD Grant No.1979009 - Slot #2415/Officer I) for the Operation Border Star from the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division (CJD) for the continued partial payment of salary and fringe benefits of a deputy/peace officer to provide enhanced border security for the Laredo/Webb County area and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Grant Fund Source 324] Issue: The County of Webb/City of Laredo continues to constitute an important part of the federally designated South Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), which is one of the most strategically significant cross-border drug smuggling corridors in the entire United States. Solution: Grant award to fund an existing peace officer/deputy to continue to be deployed to assist, supplement, and enhance border security in the South Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) as well as to continue to provide protective services to the residents of Webb County. Result: Through the grant-funded efforts of the deputy, the patrol division of the Webb County Sheriff’s Office will be provided enhanced manpower to detect, deter, and disrupt various illegal transborder activity in the Webb County area.

Item 19

Administrative Services

65. Discussion and possible action to approve and implement recommendations from the Insurance Committee, regarding County's Employees Health and Retiree programs, which include changes to the current plan thereby necessitating the adoption of an adjusted benefit plan. This action by the Court, to take effect October 1st, (for County Contribution only), and January 1st, 2016, for the Employee contribution, and any other matters incident thereto, and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Cynthia Mares, Webb County Administrative Services Director, and Roger Garza, Insurance Consultant] Issue: The County has experienced account deficits in both the Employee Health Plan and the Retiree Plan. Adjustments need to be made in order to secure reduced costs and in order to balance those funds so that the County reduces risk liability and thereby ensuring that those counts move from operating in deficit to positive balances for the upcoming fiscal year. Solution: Insurance consultant and Administrative Services department were instructed by the court to look for options that would help the County move from the negative to the positive position. Consultant and staff worked diligently to look at current and past experience on these funds; worked Auditors an Budget officers, to gather data to be able to present viable options. The Insurance committee met on September 23rd, to listen to presentations from staff, consultant, and representatives from TAC and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Committee met for several hours to review data and recommendations on the table. The final analysis and consensus from the committee, that for the court to be solvent on these funds, "changes" to the rates and benefits plan are inevitable. The committee voted unanimously to present these options to the court at the September 28t meeting for their approval. Recommendations: 1) Employee Health Plan: a) Increase county contributions $517.50 (per month), effective October 1, 2015; b) Increase the employee contribution tiers by 15%, (except the "employee + Child tier" --that is at acceptable rate), effective January 1, 2016; c) Adjust the "waiting period" for new employees from 30 days, to "90 calendar days" effective January 1, 2016; d) Adopt an 80-20 benefit plan, that will make adjustments to: deductible, co-insurance and prescription co-pays; 2) Retiree Health Plan: a) Increase the County Contribution to $430.00 (per month), effective October 1, 2015; b) Adjust the retiree contribution to $381.00 (per month), effective January 2016. Result: These recommended adjustments project an expected claims reduction of approximately, $.4 million, according t TAC estimates. An increase in employee and county contributions of approximately $1,000,000 are expected to help the county balance the current deficit situation.

Item 20

Community Action Agency

66. Discussion and possible action to enter into contract amendment number One (1) to the Rural Transportation federal fund grant agreement No. RPT 1502 (22) 39 with the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation, wherein Webb County accepts an increase of EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVEN ($84,907.00) to the original grant amount of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY NINE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINE ($259,209.00) for the "El Aguila" Rural Transportation program and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents. Issue: Need of funding. Solution: Additional monies will be used for both operations and administration departments. Result: Monies will be used in areas needed to service overall.

67. 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 October 2, 2015: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 1216 Food Transporter $9.00 Issue: Employee retired. Length of employment from August 03, 2010 to September 3, 2015 (5 years). Solution: To fill job opening of newly vacated position. 20 hours per week. Result: The filling of this position will allow Food Transporter an assigned route to deliver meals to the home bound residents in Webb County. The vacant position will alleviate overload of consumers to one route and create efficiency and productivity of work within the Meals on Wheels Program.

68. Discussion and possible action to accept the recommendation of the Webb County Community Action agency (CAA) Advisory Board to approve the 2015 Strategic Plan for submission to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. Issue: The TDHCA requires that the CAA prepare and submit a 2015 Strategic Plan. Solution: Webb County CAA staff and the Webb County CAA Advisory Board Planning Committee members shall prepare the 2015 Webb County Strategic Plan. Result: Compliance with CSBG Organizational Standard.

Item 21

Economic Development

69. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Economic Development Department to develop and submit a 2015-2025 Webb County Recreational Master Plan for submission to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for their approval and authorize the Webb County Judge to appoint a Planning Committee to oversee the development of this plan. Issue: The existing Webb County Recreational Plan is from 2000-2010 and needs to be updated/replaced. Solution: Appoint a working/Planning Committee of appropriate size to work in conjunction with the Economic Development staff, oversee progress and provide direction and input into the development process. Result: To develop a plan to be adopted by the County and submitted to the State for their approval. A State approved plan will give future project applications additional scoring points. Plan can be updated annually.

Item 22

Engineer

70. Discussion and possible action to approve new water and wastewater rates as recommended by Consultant in their Rate Study providing for compliance with settlement agreement established by customers of the Webb County Rio Bravo Water Treatment Plant; and providing for funding of ten year Capital Improvement Plan along with the phased elimination of the General Fund Subsidy; and, providing for funding of a ten year operation forecast cost.

71. Discussion and possible action to ratify an Independent Contract Agreement for state required asbestos abatement air monitoring and project management during the demolition of the Webb County Annex Building located at 1001 Houston Street, between Webb County and Astex Environmental Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $11,490.00. [Account #604-0101-8103 (Building Improvements)] Issue: On August 24, 2015, Commissioner Court received a report that the Webb County Annex building was a threat to public safety, an emergency was declared with regard to the building, and an exemption from the competitive bidding process was granted pursuant to Texas Local Government Coe 262.024 (a)(2) (an item necessary to preserve or protect public health). In order to comply with National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), Webb County must employ a licensed asbestos air monitoring service and project manager to ensure the health and safety of the community, oversee the demolition project, and comply with laws regarding the removal and disposal of asbestos products. Solution: Contract should be ratified for the services performed by Astex Environmental Services, Inc. Result: Air monitoring, demolition, and disposal will continue to be in compliance with all laws, rules, and regulations relating to the removal and disposal of asbestos containing materials.

Item 23

Head Start

72. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slots: Slot # Title Hourly Rate Pay Periods 1106 Part Time Substitute Teacher $8.49 20 1801 Part Time Substitute Teacher $8.49 20 1415 Family Service Worker $14.36 - $15.69 26 1938 Teacher - Associate Degree $14.72 20

73. Discussion and possible action to accept the Texas Department of Agriculture Child & Adult Care Food Program grant award in a projected amount of $977,369.00, adopt the new budget and approve salary increases.

74. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2015 - 2016 Early Head Start - Child Care Partnership Balance of Funds Amendment Application. The Amendment application serves to request the last 6 months of funding for the grant's 18 month funding cycle.

Item 24

Purchasing

75. Discussion and possible action to approve the following vendors for the below stated annual contracts: Bid 2016-60 - Annual Contract for Food Commodities- Ben E. Keith & Labatt Bid 2016-66 - Annual Contract for Aggregate 0010 Blend - Vulcan Construction Material, and Vision Drilling LLC Bid 2016-68 - Annual Contract for Auctioneer Services – Cabco Auctioneer Services & Rod Robertson Enterprises Bid 2016-81 - Annual Contract for Brakes & Rotors- Gonzalez Auto Parts (primary), O’Reilly (secondary) Bid 2016-82 - Annual Contract for Water Utility Chemicals - DPC Industries, Fort Bend Services, ChemTrade Bid 2016-83 - Annual Contract for the Maintenance, Repair, Inspection, & Monitoring of Alarms (Fire & Security)- ASG Security (Alarm Security Group) Bid 2016-88 - Annual Contract for Wrecker Service- Martinez Wrecker, Jansea Towing LLC, D.F. Gonzalez Towings Bid 2016-93 - Annual Contract for Plumbing Repairs – Chavarria’s Plumbing Bid 2016-96 - Annual Contract for Meats- Ben E. Keith & Labatt Issue: The extension period for the contracts stated above are set to expire 9/30/2015 Solution: Re-solicit for new contracts Result: Compliance of the law, purchasing efficiencies

76. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Request for Proposals (RFPs), for the following contract: RFP 2016-103 3 year contract for Drug Court Out Patient Treatment Provider Issue: The dollar amount of this contract requires Webb County to follow a competitively sealed bid process. Solution: solicit request for proposals (RFPs) Result: Compliance of the Law

Item 25

Road & Bridge

77. 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 October 2, 2015: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 2403 Motorgrader Operator $15.15 12/A/A Issue: Slot 2403 became vacant after employee holding position was promoted. Solution: Fill vacant slot. Result: The filling of this position will alleviate some of the work load and will allow our department to perform more effectively.

78. Communications

79. Adjourn

Sep 28, 2015 Commissioners Court Meeting

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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 9:00 a.m.

Call to Order

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

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Approval of Minutes for September 8, 2015 and September 14, 2015

4. Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report

Item 1.5

Item 3

Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

COURT TO DISCUSS AND ACT ON THE FOLLOWING:

6. Discussion and possible action to approve the appointment of Ms. Julie Bazan to the Border Region MHMR Community Center d/b/a Border Region Behavioral Health Center Board of Trustees for a Two (2) year term, effective September 1, 2015.

7. Discussion and possible action to fill the following County Extension Agent positions serving Webb County; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service] a) County Extension Agent - Martha Alicia Ramirez, Agriculture and Natural Resources effective November 1, 2015. (County portion of agent salary $24,630.00) b) County Extension Agent - Onelisa Garza, 4-H Youth Development effective February 4, 2016. (County portion of agent salary $22,307.00)

Item 5

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

9. Status report by county staff and project architect regarding the Juvenile Rehabilitation Center project; with discussion and possible action; and any other matters incident thereto. [Co-Sponsored by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

Item 6.10

Commissioners Court Administrator

10. 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: Judge Tano E. Tijerina $101,709.00 Commissioner Frank J. Sciaraffa $78,126.00 Commissioner Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina $78,126.00 Commissioner John C. Galo $78,126.00 Commissioner Jaime A. Canales $78,126.00 Tax Assessor Collector Patricia A. Barrera $116,027.00 Judge Jose A. Lopez $15,600.00 Judge Monica Z. Notzon $18,000.00 Judge Rebecca Ramirez Palomo $18,000.00 Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. $18,000.00 Judge Jesus Garza $158,000.00 Judge Hugo Martinez $158,000.00 Judge Hector J. Liendo $85,075.00 Judge Oscar R. Liendo $85,075.00 Judge Ramiro Veliz, Jr. $85,075.00 Judge Danny Dominguez $85,075.00 Judge Alfredo Garcia, Jr $85,075.00 Judge Jose “Pepe” Salinas $85,075.00 District Attorney Isidro R. Alaniz $47,604.00 County Attorney Marco A. Montemayor $144,684.00 District Clerk Esther Degollado $108,839.00 County Clerk Margie Ramirez Ibarra $108,839.00 Sheriff Martin Cuellar $134,313.00* Treasurer Delia Perales $108,839.00 Constable Rodolfo Rodriguez $91,741.00 * Constable Mike Villarreal $79,391.00 Constable Adrian Cortez $79,391.00 Constable Harold DeVally $79,391.00 Includes a supplement in the amount of $4,800 for Juvenile Board ***Includes a supplement in the amount of $12,350 for Operational Allowance

Item 6.11 (Part 1 of 3)

PUBLIC HEARING

11. 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

Item 4

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

8. Proclamation to recognize the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Webb County, Texas by lighting up the Webb County Courthouse in Pink for the month of October 2015; and any other matters incident thereto.

Item 6.18

18. Presentation by City of Laredo officials regarding a request to support the redevelopment of the El Portal Center located between Zaragoza and Water St. in downtown Laredo; with discussion and possible action to approve an Economic Development Performance and Grant Agreement with El Portal Center LLC, which will include a sales tax rebate incentive of up to Fifty (50%) percent as per section 381 of the Texas Local Government Code; and any other matters incident thereto.

Item 18.56

56. Report by Mr. Brandon Wood, Executive Director with Texas Commission on Jail Standards on the updated feasibility needs assessment for the Webb County Jail. [Co-Sponsored by Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2] Issue: Requesting an updated report by the Executive Director with Texas Commission on Jail Standards regarding our current Jail facility. Solution: Update Court on current and future state inmate population trends, secure recommendation by State on size of facility that is required to house state inmates today and for future years at the Webb County Jail. Results: Secure vital information from the State regarding state inmate population trends and any other information that would assist the Webb County Sheriff and Commissioners Court in evaluating the need for a new County Jail.

Item 6.20

20. Discussion and possible action to authorize a county contribution for the Laredo Environmental Summit in the amount of $1,000.00; and any matters incident thereto. [Account #007-0101-7426 Community Promotions]

Item 6.11 (Part 2 of 3)

Item 6.11 (Part 3 of 3)

Item 6

12. Discussion and possible action to adopt the county budget for fiscal year 2015-2016 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.

13. Discussion and possible action to adopt the county’s Operational General Order for fiscal year 2015-2016.

14. 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 2015-2016 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. Commissioners Court may at its discretion, re-schedule meeting dates and times if necessary. October 13, 2015 (Tuesday) at 9:00 a.m. October 26, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. November 9, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. November 23, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. December 14, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. December 28, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. January 11, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. January 25, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. February 8, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. February 22, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. March 14, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. March 29, 2016 (Tuesday) at 9:00 a.m. April 11, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. April 25, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. May 9, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. May 23, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. June 13, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. June 27, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. July 11, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. July 25, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. August 8, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. August 22, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. September 12, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. September 26, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.

15. Discussion and possible action to approve the proposed holiday schedule for Fiscal Year 2015-2016; and any others matters incident thereto. Columbus Day October 12, 2015 (Monday) Veteran’s Day November 11, 2015 (Wednesday) Thanksgiving November 26 & 27, 2015 (Thursday & Friday) Christmas December 24 & 25, 2015 (Thursday & Friday) New Years Day January 1, 2016 (Friday) Martin Luther King January 18, 2016 (Monday) President’s Day February 15, 2016 (Monday) Easter March 28, 2016 (Monday) Memorial Day May 30, 2016 (Monday) Independence Day July 4, 2016 (Monday) Labor Day September 5, 2016 (Monday) *Four (4) Personal Holidays will be approved for this fiscal year.

16. Discussion and possible action to adopt the revised rental contract for all the community centers owned by Webb County; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: On August 24, 2015, Commissioners Court approved the review and revision of the rental contract for all Webb County community centers that needed reconsideration of rental amount, deposit amount and security office requirements. Solution: The new revised, standard contract for the community centers, include these new terms and provisions and would update the contract. Result: Adopting the new standardized rental contract would meet the current needs of the county, the community centers, and the community of users.

17. Discussion and possible action to create a committee and appoint members for the development of an order regulating and licensing game rooms subject to Chapter 234, Subchapter E of the Local Government Code as amended by SB 866; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rhonda Tiffin, Webb County Planning Director]

19. Discussion and possible action to review the current financial accounts with encumbered funds that have not been spent; with further action that those funds be unencumbered and allocated for debt service or another county purpose; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: On September 14, 2015, Commissioners Court approved the review of all special accounts that had encumbered funds that had not been spent over an extended period of time. Solution: After reviewing these particular funds, it would be in the county’s best interest to unencumber these funds and allocate them for another county purpose. Result: Redistributing funds will help alleviate the shortfall in other accounts with pending expenses.

Item 7

Line Item Transfer

21. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer for the Honorable Hugo Martinez, County Court at Law #1 Judge: Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount Bal. End Bal. From: 001-1010-7052 Juvenile Felony $4,200 $35,100 $30,900 To: 001-1010-6022 Professional Services $4,200 $335 $4,535 Issue: Pending to pay invoices on Court Reporter and Court Interpreter along with Social Study Reports that were brought into our office in September 2015. We currently do not have enough funds in this account to pay these expenses. Solution: Transfer enough funds in order to pay pending invoices. Result: All pending invoices will be paid in a timely manner.

22. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer for the Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff: Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount Bal. End Bal. From: 170-2001-8801 Capital Outlay $12,000 $127,667 $115,667 To: 170-2001-6707 Drug Free Campaign $12,000 $188 $12,188 Issue: Transfer needed to cover annual Drug Free Concert facility rental fee with City of Laredo located at the Laredo Energy Arena. Solution: Transfer funds from Capital Outlay to Drug free campaign account. Result: Secure funding to cover cost of annual expense covered by Treasury forfeiture funds.

23. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers for the Honorable Jesus Garza, County Court at Law #2 Judge: Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount Bal. End Bal. From: 001-1055-6900 Expert Witness $1,000 $1,000 $0.00 001-1055-6018 Transcripts $2,366 $2,366.52 $0.52 001-1055-6011 Training and Education $1,522 $1,522.54 $0.54 To: 001-1055-6713 Evaluation Services $4,888 $0.00 $4,866 Issue: Not able to pay Mental Evaluation examinations due to exhausting the account. Solution: Transfer funds into account to be able to pay for said services. Result: Payments will be able to be made in order to pay pending bills for this fiscal year.

24. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer for the Road & Bridge department: Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount Bal. End Bal. From: 010-7002-6204 Fuel & Lubricants $10,000 $190,172 $180,172 To: 010-7002-6014 Equipment Rental $10,000 $129 $10,129 Issue: There is an outstanding Purchase Order for Equipment Rental totaling $3,889 in addition we have monthly expenses pending payment, such as copier rental, communication tower rental and oxygen cylinder rental. Solution: Transfer funds from another account. Result: We will be able to take care of pending payments and close FY.

25. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer for the Fire Suppression & EMS Services department: Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount Bal. End Bal. From: 001-2203-6402 Equipment Maint. $1,442 $2,873.14 $1,431.14 To: 001-2203-6403 Vehicle Maint. $1,442 $797.31 $2,239.31 Issue: The department had emergency repairs on brush truck, Unit 5804 in the amount of $3,593.51. Repairs were completed at Cervantes Truck Center. Solution: Transfer of these funds will permit payment for repairs completed. Result: Truck will be in-service and available to respond to emergencies.

26. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer for the Honorable Commissioner Frank Sciaraffa, Precinct 1: Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount Bal. End Bal. From: 001-6305-5005 Part-Time $6,000 $10,762.50 $4,762.50 To: 001-6305-5001 Payroll Cost $6,000 -$1,071.98 $4,928.02 Issue: An inputting error in transferring funds has caused a shortfall in the payroll account for the Rio Bravo Activity Center. Solution: The line item transfer will make the funds available to cover payroll expenses for pay period ending September 18, 2015. Result: Assure payment to all employees for hours worked.

27. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer for the Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff: Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount Bal. End Bal. From: 001-0109-6201 Utilities $4,623 $453,438 $448,815 To: 001-0109-6012 Space Rental $4,623 $3,377 $8,000 Issue: Space rental account requires additional funding to cover Holding Over rate of $4,000.00 per month for temporary building lease with Mr. Moises Gonzalez for Sheriff Boxing Gym. Solution: Transfer funds from the G/F utility account to cover rent for September and October of 2015. Result: Payment of September and October holding over rate of $4,000.00 per month. Holding over rate terminates when County completes remodeling of Probation/Boxing Gym Building located at 3802 South Zapata Hwy.

Item 9

Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

28. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Forty-Eight (48) month (September 28, 2015 through September 27, 2019) Lease with Maintenance Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and the Webb County Administrative Services Department for a Toshiba E-Studio 4555C at a cost of Two Hundred Eighteen Dollars and Five Cents ($218.05) per month for a total amount of Ten Thousand Four Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars and Forty Cents ($10,466.40) over the term of the agreement, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Subchapter F., Cooperative Purchasing Program; Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Contract No. DIR-TSO-3042, subject to annual budget appropriating and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Cynthia Mares, Webb County Administrative Services Director; Accounts #001-0114-6402 and Account #001-0114-6014]

29. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Twenty-Four (24) month (September 28, 2015 through September 27, 2017) Lease with Maintenance Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and the Webb County District Attorney's Office for a Toshiba E-Studio 6570CT at a cost of Three Hundred Ninety-Three Dollars and Fifty Cents ($393.50) per month for a total amount of Nine Thousand Four Hundred Forty-Four Dollars ($9,444.00) over the term of the agreement, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Subchapter F., Cooperative Purchasing Program; Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Contract No. DIR-TSO-3042, subject to annual budget appropriating and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Isidro Alaniz, Webb County District Attorney; Account #169-1100-6014]

30. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Thirty-Nine (39) month Lease and Maintenance Agreement between Webb County Sheriff’s Office and Nevill Document Solutions, beginning on September 28, 2015 and ending December 27, 2018 for Two (2) Kyocera Taskalfa 255ci to be located at 1001 Washington St., at a monthly rate of FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-NINE DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-EIGHT CENTS ($599.78) for a total cost of TWENTY THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETY-ONE DOLLARS AND FORTY-TWO CENTS ($23,391.42) and a maintenance fee of $0.006 per copy, subject to annual budget appropriation, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Subchapter F Cooperative Purchasing Program section 271.101 and 271.102 Tarrant County Contract #2013-042 and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Account #343-2001-6014]

31. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Thirty-Nine (39) month Lease and Maintenance Agreement between Webb County Sheriff’s Office and Nevill Document Solutions, beginning on September 28, 2015 and ending December 27, 2018 for a Kyocera M2535dn and a Kyocera Taskalfa 3051ci to be located at 902 Victoria St, at a monthly rate of TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE DOLLARS AND TWENTY-FIVE CENTS ($269.25) for a total cost of TEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS ($10,500.75) and a maintenance fee of $0.006 per copy, subject to annual budget appropriation, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Subchapter F Cooperative Purchasing Program section 271.101 and 271.102 Tarrant County Contract #2013-042 and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Account #343-2001-6014]

32. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Thirty-Six (36) month (September 28, 2015 through September 27, 2018) agreement between Webb County and Time Warner Cable for internet services pursuant to purchasing cooperative contract Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing Program DIR Contract# DIR-TEX-AN-NG-CTSA-008, services to be located at the Education Center, 412 Concord Hills Laredo, Tx. 78046, at a monthly payment of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX DOLLARS AND NINETY-NINE CENTS ($186.99) and a one-time installation fee of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($150.00), subject to annual budget appropriation; and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Webb County Head Start Director; Account #918-4207-6004]

33. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Twelve (12) month (September 28, 2015 through September 27, 2016) agreement between Webb County and Time Warner Cable for internet services pursuant to purchasing cooperative contract Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing Program DIR Contract# DIR-TEX-AN-NG-CTSA-008, services to be located at the Larga Vista Community Center, 5401 Cisneros St., Laredo, Tx. 78043, at a monthly payment of NINETY-EIGHT DOLLARS AND NINETY-FIVE CENTS ($98.95) and a one-time installation fee of TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00), subject to annual budget appropriation; and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Requested by Greg B. Araiza, Larga Vista Community Center Director; Account #001-6103-6201]

34. Discussion and possible action to enter into an annual standard software maintenance agreement with New World Systems Corporation and Webb County for software located at the Webb County Sheriff’s Department. The agreement will be for one (1) year commencing October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 in the amount of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($126,225.00). The standard software maintenance agreement shall provide maintenance to current software currently located at the Webb County Sheriff’s Office and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rafael Pena; Webb County Information Technology Director; Account #001-0500-6411]

35. Discussion and possible action to enter into an annual standard software maintenance agreement with New World Systems Corporation and Webb County for software located at the Webb County Courts. The agreement will be for one (1) year commencing October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 in the amount of FORTY-THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO DOLLARS ($43,532.00). The standard software maintenance agreement shall provide maintenance to current software currently located at the Webb County Courts and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rafael Pena; Webb County Information Technology Director; Account #001-0500-6411]

36. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Three (3) year (Sept. 1, 2015 through August 31, 2018) Professional Service Agreement with Dr. Daniel Garza, M.D. to provide Neurological/specialized services and program review for children enrolled in the Head Start Program/Early Head Start Program, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Webb County Head Start Director; Account #903-4208-6076]

37. Discussion and possible action to authorize Webb County as lessor to enter into a Five (5) year lease agreement commencing August 1, 2015 through July 31, 2020 for a monthly rental rate of $1,000.00 per month with the United States of America Department of Agriculture (U.S.D.A.), for a 2.00 acre tract of land situated in Webb County, Texas, western portion of Webb County, Texas, being out of Porcion 23, Leonard Sanchez, original grantee, abstract 1-1544, Webb County, Texas, located approximately 0.9 miles east of the Rio Grande, and more fully described by metes and bounds survey, attached hereto as exhibit “A”.

38. Discussion and possible action to approve the payment of fringe benefits for overtime paid by Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in the amount of THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN DOLLARS ($3,215.00) based on the maximum reimbursement of FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($15,000.00) per officer, per fiscal year from federal forfeiture fund 163 pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding between Homeland Security Investigations and the Webb County Attorney; and any other matters incident thereto.

39. Discussion and possible action to approve Webb County Head Start’s Application for Special Risk Accident Insurance with Security Life Insurance Company of America for 1,290 participants who are enrolled children in Webb County Head Start/Early Head Start. The term of coverage will be effective on 10-01-2015 and and expire on 09-30-2016 at a total cost of SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($6,450.00) and authorizing the county Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Webb County Head Start Director; Account #903-4208-6004]

40. Discussion and possible action to rescind action taken December 8, 2014 to award Request for Proposal (RFP) 2014-09 to Summit Building & Design and solicit a new RFP based on the revised drawings, expected reduced cost, and new location of the Webb County Fire Station. Issue: Webb County has taken action to change the scope of work for the new Fire Station. The new Fire Station will represent a decrease of more than 25% in the value of the contract. Solution: A new RFP with revised drawing expected reduced cost and a new location will be solicited. Result: Webb County will award a contract based on the most recent proposed drawing, expected cost, and new location.

41. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Forty-Eight (48) month (September 28, 2015 through September 27, 2019) Lease with Maintenance Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and the Webb County Treasurer's Office for a Toshiba E-Studio 5055C at a cost of Two Hundred Six Dollars and Eighty-One Cents ($206.81) per month for a total amount of Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Six Dollars and Eighty-Eight Cents ($9,926.88) over the term of the agreement, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Subchapter F., Cooperative Purchasing Program; Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Contract No. DIR-TSO-3042, subject to annual budget appropriating and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Delia Perales, Webb County Treasurer; Account #001-0300-6014]

Item 10

Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

42. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2015 - 2016 County Clerks' Archival Plan, with all changes as requested, 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 11

Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

43. Discussion and possible action to approve a cooperative agreement between the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Webb County District Attorney’s Office concerning the use and abuse of controlled substances under the provisions of 21 U.S.C. § 873 and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: There is evidence that trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs exists in Laredo, Texas area and that such illegal activity has a substantial and detrimental effect on the health and welfare of the people of Texas. Solution: Gather and report intelligence data relating to trafficking in narcotics and dangerous drugs. Conduct undercover operations and engage in other traditional methods of investigations. Result: Disrupt the illicit drug traffic in Laredo by immobilizing targeted violators and trafficking organizations.

44. Discussion and possible action to continue paying grant funded personnel under the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force Agreement, DEA Narcotics Task Force, for Thirty (30) days, until notification about grant continuation award from the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration. Issue: Current grant funding expires after September 30, 2015. The District Attorney’s Office has not received notice of award for new grant. Unless this item is approved, employees working under said grant will not be paid after September 30, 2015. Solution: Grant a 30 day payroll extension for employees working under this grant. Result: The DEA HIDTA Task Force will be able to continue to disrupt the illicit drug traffic in Laredo and surrounding areas.

45. Discussion and possible action to continue paying grant funded personnel under Criminal Justice Division (CJD) Grant No. 2466304, Webb County Border Prosecution Unit Grant, for Thirty (30) days, until notification about grant continuation award from the Homeland Security Grants Division of the Governor's Office. Issue: Current grant funding expires after September 30, 2015. The District Attorney’s Office has not received notice of award for new grant. Unless this item is approved, employees working under said grant will not be paid after September 30, 2015. Solution: Grant a 30 day payroll extension for employees working under this grant. Result: The District Attorney’s Office will be able to continue its border crime prosecution.

46. Discussion and possible action to approve the donation of a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria Unit 9-71; VIN #2FABP7BV7BX166810 to the City of Rio Bravo Police Department and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: The City of Rio Bravo Police Department has demonstrated a need for such a vehicle to be use for law enforcement purposes. Solution: Donate the vehicle from the District Attorney’s Office to the City of Rio Bravo Police Department. Result: The City of Rio Bravo Police Department will obtain a vehicle to support their law enforcement activities.

Item 12

Honorable Esther Degollado, District Clerk

47. Discussion and possible action to approve the Juror Pay Reimbursement in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 61.001 Subsection (c); and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: As per Government Code 61.001 Subsection (c): The commissioners court shall determine annually the daily reimbursement of expenses for jurors. Solution: We are requesting the court approve setting the daily reimbursement for jurors at $6.00 for the next fiscal year. Result: This will be in compliance with Government Code procedures.

Item 13

Honorable Rebecca Palomo, 341st District Court Judge

48. Discussion and possible action to authorize the 341st Sobriety Treatment Program to continue using the Extension Fund Balance of Criminal Justice Division (CJD) Grant No #2056407. Issue: Starting Fund balance of Grant No: 2056407 is $16,061.57. Solution: Utilizing fund balance of Grant 2056407. Result: Services of Sobriety Treatment Program will continue without interruptions until the month of October or funds are exhausted.

Item 14

Honorable Oscar Hale, 406th District Court Judge

49. Discussion and possible action to approve and ratify the acceptance of the grant award Grant No. 1H79TI026096-01 and authorize the 406th Adult Drug Court Program to continue to expand its program services pursuant to Sec. 124.002 of the Texas Government Code. Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grants to Expand Substance Abuse Treatment Capacity in Adult Drug Courts Grant Period: September 30, 2015 - September 29, 2018. Issue: The Drug Court Program proposes to expand its capacity from a baseline of 260 to 360 participants by adding 100 clients who are primarily alcohol dependent and have co-occurring psychiatric and substances abuse disorders. Solution: The Drug Court Program will enhance its current services by integrating and implementing additional therapy, group and behavioral services to current and new participants. Result: To increase availability of treatment services by expanding the population to a total of 360 in a 3 year span and enhancing the services provided to include additional group and therapy treatment services to all current and new participants.

Item 15

Honorable Joe Lopez, 49th District Court Judge

50. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of the following items to set up new offices for Judge Melissa Garcia. Items to be purchased include desk, credenza, filing cabinet, executive chair and 2 side chairs, computer, scanner, printer, ipad, desk phone and all licenses needed for these electronics in an amount not to exceed $9,000.00. [Account #603-0101-8801 (Capital Outlay)]

Item 16

Honorable Jose "Pepe" Salinas, Justice of the Peace Pct. 4

51. Discussion and possible action to accept a grant award in the amount of $48,125.88 (CJD Grant No. 2904901) from the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division (CJD) for a Juvenile Delinquency Diversion Case Manager to provide prevention, intervention, and diversion strategies for juveniles served by the court of the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any match. Issue: Juvenile delinquency is a nationwide problem that negatively affects not only the delinquent youth and their families but also adversely impacts schools, neighborhoods, and the local community at large. In addition, youth at-risk for juvenile delinquency who enter into the juvenile justice system tend to face limited future career, educational, and other socio-economic prospects, especially in the South Texas area. Solution: Grant award to staff a juvenile delinquency diversion case manager in order to provide prevention, diversion, and intervention strategies through the court of the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 in Laredo/Webb County area. Result: Increased focus on diversion strategies to steer at-risk juveniles from the juvenile justice and criminal justice system.

52. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective September 28, 2015; and any other matters incident thereto. This is a grant-funded position; and, thus, is not subject to the Condrey plan wage scale. Slot # Title Hourly Rate To be Determined (after Cmsr. Court Meeting) Juvenile Delinquency Diversion Case Manager $16.73 Grant Funded

Item 17

Honorable Harold Devally, Constable Pct. 4

53. Discussion and possible action to approve the continued payment of overtime and fringe benefits of the grant funded State and Local Overtime and Authorized Expense/Strategic Initiative Program under the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces for Thirty (30) days, until receipt of the agreement with the signature by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) or his designee. Webb County has already been notified of said agreement and returned it to OCDETF with the required signature by the authorized official for Webb County, the Webb County Judge, in reference to this agreement. [Fund Source 357. The fringe benefits will be covered by Constable Pct. 4 Federal Forfeiture Fund #171-2502-3351] Issue: Approval from Commissioners Court to continue providing fringe benefits covered by the Constable Pct. 4. Solution: Approval by Commissioners Court. Result: Constable Pct. 4 continue providing fringe benefits to the designee.

54. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the year (2015-2016) with HSI/ICE Enforcement Task Force for payment of overtime fringe benefits associated with Constable Harold Devally's, Pct. 4, Deputy assigned to the HSI/ICE Task Force. The fringe benefits of $3,215.00 will be covered by Constable Pct.4 Federal Forfeiture Fund #171-2502-351. HSI/ICE will cover $15,000.00 in overtime. Issue: Approval from Commissioners Court to provide fringe benefits covered by Constable Pct.4. Solution: Approval by Commissioners Court to pay fringe benefits. Result: Constable Pct.4 will provide fringe benefits to the designee.

Item 18

Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

55. Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment to Section VI (Compensation) for a professional service agreement between Webb County and Homero R. Sanchez, M.D. for Webb County jail inmate mental health services by increasing the annual contract amount from $36,000.00 to $42,000.00 as per RFQ 2014-32, effective October 1, 2015, and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #001-2060-6022 (Professional Services)] Issue: Currently the annual contract with Dr. Homero Sanchez is $36,000.00 annually. The compensation terms require the Doctor to provide an itemized listing of all calls, patients, services provided during any given month of service. This has increased the actual cost of monthly services and is more cost effective to charge a fixed amount. Solution: Increase contract to mirror the annual contract amount for the Jail Dentist at $42,000.00. Dr. Homero Sanchez has agreed to accept this fixed amount regardless of the number of times he takes calls from Jail staff and/or visits inmates at Jail facility to provide mental health services. Result: Continue providing mental health services to Webb County inmates; funding for this proposed amendment is allocated under FY 2016 Proposed Budget.

57. Discussion and possible action to approve a professional services contract with Fontes International Solutions, LLC to provide specialized training for law enforcement personnel, pursuant to Local Government Code 262.024 (a) (4) Discretionary exemption, for a performance period of Twelve (12) months at a cost of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) per month, effective October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, for an amount not to exceed $18,000.00. [Account #168-2001-6022] Issue: Webb County Sheriff requests the services of Fontes International Solutions for specialized law enforcement training and Intel gathering. Solution: Contract former FBI agent Mr. Arturo Fontes, to assist with domestic and international Intel gathering and specialized training for members of the Sheriff's office Intel unit. Result: Secure recommendations on standard operating procedures, network and gather Intel from Mexican Law enforcement officials on Border security issues, contractor will serve as liaison with Mexican federal and local authorities, liaison with US authorities and the US Consulate in Nuevo Laredo and assist in kidnapping and extortion cases affecting Webb County and any other matters that pertain to the mission and goals of the Webb County Sheriff’s Office as directed and approved by the Webb County Sheriff.

58. Discussion and possible action to approve a Twelve (12) month contract between Webb County and Maverick County for the housing of Webb County adult inmates effective October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 at a rate of $44.00 per inmate per day and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #001-2060-6023-07] Issue: Annual contracts are required to permit Webb County inmates to be housed with neighboring Counties due to overcrowding or due to classification issues. Solution: Secure intergovernmental inmate housing contracts with other County Jails in South Texas. Result: Ensure Jail ratios are met and classification issues.

59. Discussion and possible action to approve a Twelve (12) month contract between Webb County and Zapata County for the housing of Webb County adult inmates effective October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 at a rate of $40.00 per inmate per day and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #001-2060-6023-04] Issue: Annual contracts are required to permit Webb County inmates to be housed with neighboring Counties due to overcrowding or due to classification issues. Solution: Secure intergovernmental inmate housing contracts with other County Jails in South Texas. Result: Ensure Jail ratios are met and classification issues.

60. Discussion and possible action to approve a Twelve (12) month contract between Webb County and Jim Hogg County for the housing of Webb County adult inmates effective October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 at a rate of $39.00 per inmate per day and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #001-2060-6023-06] Issue: Annual contracts are required to permit Webb County inmates to be housed with neighboring Counties due to overcrowding or due to classification issues. Solution: Secure intergovernmental inmate housing contracts with other County Jails in South Texas. Result: Ensure Jail ratios are met and classification issues.

61. Discussion and possible action to approve a license agreement between Webb County Sheriff's Office and SMG who is the managing agent for the City of Laredo for facility known as "Laredo Energy Arena" located at 6700 Arena Blvd., Laredo, Texas 78041. The facility will be used for the sole purpose of a Drug Awareness Concert to be held on October 22, 2015 from 7:00 am to 12:00 p.m., total cost is $11,918.00 to include fee for building usage, equipment rent/setup, and labor costs and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #170-2001-6707 (Drug Free Campaign)] Issue: Owner (City of Laredo) and managing company "SMG" require a Use License Agreement to be formalized before usage of facility. Solution: Approval of Licensing agreement for Drug Free Event Concert. Result: Compliance with City of Laredo and managing company agreement requirements for use of facility (Laredo Energy Arena).

62. Discussion and possible action to enter and accept a grant award in the amount of $39,664.50 (BJA Grant No. 2015-DJ-BX-0581) from the Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) in response to a joint application submitted with the City of Laredo for assorted technology needs and the continued partial payment of salary and fringe benefits of a deputy/peace officer to provide enhanced border security for the Laredo/Webb County area and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any match. Issue: Supplemental computer equipment and supplies will allow the Webb County Sheriff’s Office to improve operational capacity in order to provide better and more enhanced law enforcement services to the Laredo/Webb County community. The County of Webb/City of Laredo continues to constitute an important part of the federally designated South Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), which is one of the most strategically significant cross-border drug smuggling corridors in the entire United States. Solution: Grant award to provide supplemental computer equipment and supplies for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office as well as the leveraging of federal grant JAG funds in order to cover the anticipated shortfall of a state funding for the currently deployed grant funded officer. Result: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office and its staff will be equipped with needed new, updated technology, equipment, and supplies. The certified peace officer currently funded by a state grant will be able to be deployed on a full time basis through the leveraging of Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds.

63. Discussion and possible action to enter accept a grant award in the amount of $27,715.32 (OAG Contract No. 1660661) for the Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) from the Office of the Texas Attorney General (OAG) for the automated notification of crime victims for a period of Twelve (12) months beginning on September 1, 2015, through August 31, 2016, 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. The grant agreement was sent by the OAG on September 3, 2015, and is required to be signed/returned by Wednesday, September 30, 2015. [Grant Fund Source 321] Issue: In the past decades, many crime victims, such as victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, were unaware if their respective crime perpetrators were able to post bail and released from the corrections system. In late 1993, one particular victim who had been raped, assaulted, and stalked in Jefferson County was unaware that her former boyfriend had been released and was subsequently ambushed by him after she left work. She was shot Seven (7) times at point blank range and killed on that day, her 21st birthday. Solution: As a result of community outrage, an automated telephone notification system for crime victims and other concerned citizens was instituted: Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) Service. This nationwide system is funded for Texas counties through the Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and is currently utilized by Webb County. Result: The crime victims of Laredo/Webb County can enroll in this program and will be provided with automated notification upon an offender’s custody status change, such as release, transfer, and/or relevant district court dates.

64. Discussion and possible action to enter accept a grant award in the amount of $47,716.36 (CJD Grant No.1979009 - Slot #2415/Officer I) for the Operation Border Star from the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division (CJD) for the continued partial payment of salary and fringe benefits of a deputy/peace officer to provide enhanced border security for the Laredo/Webb County area and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Grant Fund Source 324] Issue: The County of Webb/City of Laredo continues to constitute an important part of the federally designated South Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), which is one of the most strategically significant cross-border drug smuggling corridors in the entire United States. Solution: Grant award to fund an existing peace officer/deputy to continue to be deployed to assist, supplement, and enhance border security in the South Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) as well as to continue to provide protective services to the residents of Webb County. Result: Through the grant-funded efforts of the deputy, the patrol division of the Webb County Sheriff’s Office will be provided enhanced manpower to detect, deter, and disrupt various illegal transborder activity in the Webb County area.

Item 19

Administrative Services

65. Discussion and possible action to approve and implement recommendations from the Insurance Committee, regarding County's Employees Health and Retiree programs, which include changes to the current plan thereby necessitating the adoption of an adjusted benefit plan. This action by the Court, to take effect October 1st, (for County Contribution only), and January 1st, 2016, for the Employee contribution, and any other matters incident thereto, and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Cynthia Mares, Webb County Administrative Services Director, and Roger Garza, Insurance Consultant] Issue: The County has experienced account deficits in both the Employee Health Plan and the Retiree Plan. Adjustments need to be made in order to secure reduced costs and in order to balance those funds so that the County reduces risk liability and thereby ensuring that those counts move from operating in deficit to positive balances for the upcoming fiscal year. Solution: Insurance consultant and Administrative Services department were instructed by the court to look for options that would help the County move from the negative to the positive position. Consultant and staff worked diligently to look at current and past experience on these funds; worked Auditors an Budget officers, to gather data to be able to present viable options. The Insurance committee met on September 23rd, to listen to presentations from staff, consultant, and representatives from TAC and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Committee met for several hours to review data and recommendations on the table. The final analysis and consensus from the committee, that for the court to be solvent on these funds, "changes" to the rates and benefits plan are inevitable. The committee voted unanimously to present these options to the court at the September 28t meeting for their approval. Recommendations: 1) Employee Health Plan: a) Increase county contributions $517.50 (per month), effective October 1, 2015; b) Increase the employee contribution tiers by 15%, (except the "employee + Child tier" --that is at acceptable rate), effective January 1, 2016; c) Adjust the "waiting period" for new employees from 30 days, to "90 calendar days" effective January 1, 2016; d) Adopt an 80-20 benefit plan, that will make adjustments to: deductible, co-insurance and prescription co-pays; 2) Retiree Health Plan: a) Increase the County Contribution to $430.00 (per month), effective October 1, 2015; b) Adjust the retiree contribution to $381.00 (per month), effective January 2016. Result: These recommended adjustments project an expected claims reduction of approximately, $.4 million, according t TAC estimates. An increase in employee and county contributions of approximately $1,000,000 are expected to help the county balance the current deficit situation.

Item 20

Community Action Agency

66. Discussion and possible action to enter into contract amendment number One (1) to the Rural Transportation federal fund grant agreement No. RPT 1502 (22) 39 with the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation, wherein Webb County accepts an increase of EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVEN ($84,907.00) to the original grant amount of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY NINE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINE ($259,209.00) for the "El Aguila" Rural Transportation program and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents. Issue: Need of funding. Solution: Additional monies will be used for both operations and administration departments. Result: Monies will be used in areas needed to service overall.

67. 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 October 2, 2015: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 1216 Food Transporter $9.00 Issue: Employee retired. Length of employment from August 03, 2010 to September 3, 2015 (5 years). Solution: To fill job opening of newly vacated position. 20 hours per week. Result: The filling of this position will allow Food Transporter an assigned route to deliver meals to the home bound residents in Webb County. The vacant position will alleviate overload of consumers to one route and create efficiency and productivity of work within the Meals on Wheels Program.

68. Discussion and possible action to accept the recommendation of the Webb County Community Action agency (CAA) Advisory Board to approve the 2015 Strategic Plan for submission to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. Issue: The TDHCA requires that the CAA prepare and submit a 2015 Strategic Plan. Solution: Webb County CAA staff and the Webb County CAA Advisory Board Planning Committee members shall prepare the 2015 Webb County Strategic Plan. Result: Compliance with CSBG Organizational Standard.

Item 21

Economic Development

69. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Economic Development Department to develop and submit a 2015-2025 Webb County Recreational Master Plan for submission to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for their approval and authorize the Webb County Judge to appoint a Planning Committee to oversee the development of this plan. Issue: The existing Webb County Recreational Plan is from 2000-2010 and needs to be updated/replaced. Solution: Appoint a working/Planning Committee of appropriate size to work in conjunction with the Economic Development staff, oversee progress and provide direction and input into the development process. Result: To develop a plan to be adopted by the County and submitted to the State for their approval. A State approved plan will give future project applications additional scoring points. Plan can be updated annually.

Item 22

Engineer

70. Discussion and possible action to approve new water and wastewater rates as recommended by Consultant in their Rate Study providing for compliance with settlement agreement established by customers of the Webb County Rio Bravo Water Treatment Plant; and providing for funding of ten year Capital Improvement Plan along with the phased elimination of the General Fund Subsidy; and, providing for funding of a ten year operation forecast cost.

71. Discussion and possible action to ratify an Independent Contract Agreement for state required asbestos abatement air monitoring and project management during the demolition of the Webb County Annex Building located at 1001 Houston Street, between Webb County and Astex Environmental Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $11,490.00. [Account #604-0101-8103 (Building Improvements)] Issue: On August 24, 2015, Commissioner Court received a report that the Webb County Annex building was a threat to public safety, an emergency was declared with regard to the building, and an exemption from the competitive bidding process was granted pursuant to Texas Local Government Coe 262.024 (a)(2) (an item necessary to preserve or protect public health). In order to comply with National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), Webb County must employ a licensed asbestos air monitoring service and project manager to ensure the health and safety of the community, oversee the demolition project, and comply with laws regarding the removal and disposal of asbestos products. Solution: Contract should be ratified for the services performed by Astex Environmental Services, Inc. Result: Air monitoring, demolition, and disposal will continue to be in compliance with all laws, rules, and regulations relating to the removal and disposal of asbestos containing materials.

Item 23

Head Start

72. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slots: Slot # Title Hourly Rate Pay Periods 1106 Part Time Substitute Teacher $8.49 20 1801 Part Time Substitute Teacher $8.49 20 1415 Family Service Worker $14.36 - $15.69 26 1938 Teacher - Associate Degree $14.72 20

73. Discussion and possible action to accept the Texas Department of Agriculture Child & Adult Care Food Program grant award in a projected amount of $977,369.00, adopt the new budget and approve salary increases.

74. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2015 - 2016 Early Head Start - Child Care Partnership Balance of Funds Amendment Application. The Amendment application serves to request the last 6 months of funding for the grant's 18 month funding cycle.

Item 24

Purchasing

75. Discussion and possible action to approve the following vendors for the below stated annual contracts: Bid 2016-60 - Annual Contract for Food Commodities- Ben E. Keith & Labatt Bid 2016-66 - Annual Contract for Aggregate 0010 Blend - Vulcan Construction Material, and Vision Drilling LLC Bid 2016-68 - Annual Contract for Auctioneer Services – Cabco Auctioneer Services & Rod Robertson Enterprises Bid 2016-81 - Annual Contract for Brakes & Rotors- Gonzalez Auto Parts (primary), O’Reilly (secondary) Bid 2016-82 - Annual Contract for Water Utility Chemicals - DPC Industries, Fort Bend Services, ChemTrade Bid 2016-83 - Annual Contract for the Maintenance, Repair, Inspection, & Monitoring of Alarms (Fire & Security)- ASG Security (Alarm Security Group) Bid 2016-88 - Annual Contract for Wrecker Service- Martinez Wrecker, Jansea Towing LLC, D.F. Gonzalez Towings Bid 2016-93 - Annual Contract for Plumbing Repairs – Chavarria’s Plumbing Bid 2016-96 - Annual Contract for Meats- Ben E. Keith & Labatt Issue: The extension period for the contracts stated above are set to expire 9/30/2015 Solution: Re-solicit for new contracts Result: Compliance of the law, purchasing efficiencies

76. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Request for Proposals (RFPs), for the following contract: RFP 2016-103 3 year contract for Drug Court Out Patient Treatment Provider Issue: The dollar amount of this contract requires Webb County to follow a competitively sealed bid process. Solution: solicit request for proposals (RFPs) Result: Compliance of the Law

Item 25

Road & Bridge

77. 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 October 2, 2015: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 2403 Motorgrader Operator $15.15 12/A/A Issue: Slot 2403 became vacant after employee holding position was promoted. Solution: Fill vacant slot. Result: The filling of this position will alleviate some of the work load and will allow our department to perform more effectively.

78. Communications

79. Adjourn

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 9:00 a.m.

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

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Approval of Minutes for September 8, 2015 and September 14, 2015

4. Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report

Item 3 Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

COURT TO DISCUSS AND ACT ON THE FOLLOWING:

6. Discussion and possible action to approve the appointment of Ms. Julie Bazan to the Border Region MHMR Community Center d/b/a Border Region Behavioral Health Center Board of Trustees for a Two (2) year term, effective September 1, 2015.

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

9. Status report by county staff and project architect regarding the Juvenile Rehabilitation Center project; with discussion and possible action; and any other matters incident thereto. [Co-Sponsored by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

Item 6.10 Commissioners Court Administrator

PUBLIC HEARING

11. 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

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

8. Proclamation to recognize the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Webb County, Texas by lighting up the Webb County Courthouse in Pink for the month of October 2015; and any other matters incident thereto.

20. Discussion and possible action to authorize a county contribution for the Laredo Environmental Summit in the amount of $1,000.00; and any matters incident thereto. [Account #007-0101-7426 Community Promotions]

13. Discussion and possible action to adopt the county’s Operational General Order for fiscal year 2015-2016.

Item 7 Line Item Transfer

Item 9 Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

Item 10 Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

Item 11 Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

Item 12 Honorable Esther Degollado, District Clerk

Item 13 Honorable Rebecca Palomo, 341st District Court Judge

Item 14 Honorable Oscar Hale, 406th District Court Judge

Item 15 Honorable Joe Lopez, 49th District Court Judge

Item 16 Honorable Jose "Pepe" Salinas, Justice of the Peace Pct. 4

Item 17 Honorable Harold Devally, Constable Pct. 4

Item 18 Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

Item 19 Administrative Services

Item 20 Community Action Agency

Item 21 Economic Development

Item 22 Engineer

Item 23 Head Start

73. Discussion and possible action to accept the Texas Department of Agriculture Child & Adult Care Food Program grant award in a projected amount of $977,369.00, adopt the new budget and approve salary increases.

74. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2015 - 2016 Early Head Start - Child Care Partnership Balance of Funds Amendment Application. The Amendment application serves to request the last 6 months of funding for the grant's 18 month funding cycle.

Item 24 Purchasing

Item 25 Road & Bridge

78. Communications

79. Adjourn

Sep 28, 2015 Commissioners Court Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 9:00 a.m.

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

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Approval of Minutes for September 8, 2015 and September 14, 2015

4. Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report

Item 3 Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

COURT TO DISCUSS AND ACT ON THE FOLLOWING:

6. Discussion and possible action to approve the appointment of Ms. Julie Bazan to the Border Region MHMR Community Center d/b/a Border Region Behavioral Health Center Board of Trustees for a Two (2) year term, effective September 1, 2015.

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

9. Status report by county staff and project architect regarding the Juvenile Rehabilitation Center project; with discussion and possible action; and any other matters incident thereto. [Co-Sponsored by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

Item 6.10 Commissioners Court Administrator

PUBLIC HEARING

11. 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

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

8. Proclamation to recognize the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Webb County, Texas by lighting up the Webb County Courthouse in Pink for the month of October 2015; and any other matters incident thereto.

20. Discussion and possible action to authorize a county contribution for the Laredo Environmental Summit in the amount of $1,000.00; and any matters incident thereto. [Account #007-0101-7426 Community Promotions]

13. Discussion and possible action to adopt the county’s Operational General Order for fiscal year 2015-2016.

Item 7 Line Item Transfer

Call to Order

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

Item 3

Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

Item 5

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

Item 6.10

Commissioners Court Administrator

Item 4

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

Item 7

Line Item Transfer

Item 9

Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

Item 10

Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

Item 11

Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

Item 12

Honorable Esther Degollado, District Clerk

Item 13

Honorable Rebecca Palomo, 341st District Court Judge

Item 14

Honorable Oscar Hale, 406th District Court Judge

Item 15

Honorable Joe Lopez, 49th District Court Judge

Item 16

Honorable Jose "Pepe" Salinas, Justice of the Peace Pct. 4

Item 17

Honorable Harold Devally, Constable Pct. 4

Item 18

Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

Item 19

Administrative Services

Item 20

Community Action Agency

Item 21

Economic Development

Item 22

Engineer

Item 23

Head Start

Item 24

Purchasing

Item 25

Road & Bridge

Call to Order

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

Item 3

Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

Item 5

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

Item 6.10

Commissioners Court Administrator

Item 4

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

Item 7

Line Item Transfer