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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 JUNE 12, 2017 9:00 a.m.

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

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation

3. Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report

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

CONSENT AGENDA: At most meetings, the Commissioners Court establishes a Consent Agenda. It consists of those Agenda Items which are routine or non-controversial, and which neither a member of the Commissioners court has asked to be pulled for discussion. Once the Commissioners Court has established the Consent Agenda, Agenda Items included on it will be voted upon in one vote, and will not be discussed separately unless requested by the County Judge or Commissioners. The consent agenda has been created in order to give constituents the opportunity to view any and all pertinent backup information with reference to any item in the agenda. The objective of the consent agenda is for all Webb County constituents to be familiar with everyday county business and to demonstrate the transparency and fairness of this Commissioners Court. The following Agenda Items are of a routine nature, and the Commissioners Court has received supporting materials for consideration. All of these Agenda Items will be passed with one vote without being discussed separately, unless a member of the Commissioners Court or the public requests that a particular Agenda Item be discussed. If so, that Agenda Item will be pulled from the Consent Agenda and discussed as part of the regular Agenda at the appropriate time. One vote will approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda. CONSENT ITEMS

5. Honorable Oscar Hale, 406th District Court Judge

6. Honorable Rudy Rodriguez, Constable Pct. 1

7. Honorable Adrian Cortez, Constable Pct. 3

8. Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

9. Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

10. Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

11. Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

12. Community Action Agency

14. Elections Administration

15. Head Start

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

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

18. Juvenile Probation Department

19. Pre-Trial Services

20. Public Defender

21. Risk Management

22. Purchasing

23. Santa Teresita Community Center

24. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

25. Water Utilities

13. Information Technology

a. Discussion and possible action to purchase Microsoft Office Professional Plus License and SQL Server License from SHI Government Solutions DIR-SDD-2503 and a PowerEdge R330 DIR-SDD-1951 in the amount of $8,612.60. Funding was allocated by Commissioners Court on April 11, 2016, Agenda item #19; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #3015-1280-001-47000 (Capital Outlay)] SHI: Microsoft Office Professional Plus License (1) $327.62 Microsoft SQL Server Licenses (2) $4,623.02 Dell: PowerEdge R330 Server (1) $3,661.96 Issue: Current database software limits the amount of resources available to be allocated to database servers. Solution: Purchase license that will allow Webb County to utilize available resources. Result: Additional resources will enhance performance to database servers.

5. Economic Development

26. Discussion and possible action to authorize a tax abatement agreement under the Webb County Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ), Number One Program for the following residential/commercial properties as approved by the City of Laredo, and in accordance to the previously adopted NEZ Webb County Policy and Basic Incentive Guidelines. This agreement will be for abating taxes on new improvements only for the purpose of economic development. Tax abatement amount will be determined on total construction costs; and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. 1312 Houston St - 10 years 1001 Musser St - 5 years Issue: Each applicant is applying for a tax abatement agreement under the NEZ, Number One Program as approved by the City of Laredo. Solution: Approval of the tax abatement agreement is necessary to participate in the NEZ, Number One Program. Result: Approval of these agreements will allow the Webb County Tax Appraisal District to issue the respective tax abatement under the NEZ, Number One Program.

27. Discussion and possible action to approve the rental of 14 portable restrooms with clean out services from South Texas Waste Systems in the amount of $3,512 to be utilized by the residents of Webb County for the upcoming Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Mission. [Account #001-1130-001-432001] Issue: Texas A & M University Colonia’s Program and the US Army North are requesting the provision of fourteen (14) portable restrooms for the upcoming Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Mission from June 15th to June 30th, 2017. Solution: Obtain Commissioner’s Court approval to provide adequate access to portable restrooms for the serviced Webb County communities during the Innovative Readiness Training Mission by the US Army North. Result: Service will ensure there are enough restrooms in the area for in the Innovative Readiness Training Mission. Portable restrooms will be located at the El Cenizo Community Center, La Presa Community Center, Santa Teresita Community Center and Larga Vista Community Center

6. Human Resources

28. Discussion and possible action to modify Webb County Personnel Policies, specifically Section 6.04 (Number of Hours Worked); Section 6.05 (Overtime and Compensatory Time); and Section 7.00 (Webb County Government Classification /Step Increase Policy). Issue: Policies need to be updated to properly reflect recent court actions, as well as modifying new areas that need to address issues that have developed. Solution: Modify policies of the aforementioned sections. Result: Clarification will bring about a better understanding of the intent of policies.

29. Discussion and possible Action to amend the Drug and Alcohol Policy to provide clarification (Definitions - page 3); Applicability of the policy, with expansion on the listing of drugs to be tested (page 8); Prescribed Drugs and consequences for non-compliance (page 9); expanding the list of types of drugs we will be testing on (page 10); Verified Positive Drug Test (expansion on the process and results of non-compliance (page 16); Positive Alcohol test (expansion on the process and results of non-compliance (page 17); expand and clarify the role of the Medical Review Officer (page 18); and any other matters incident thereto, and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. Issue: The Drug and Alcohol policy is in need of revision/updates. The changing times of the drug situation across the country has necessitated the updates to the policy. Solution: With these Updates and revisions , we will be in compliance with the needs of the county as well as the Law Enforcement component. Result: Efficiency and effectiveness in running the Pre-Employment, Random, and Reasonable Suspicion programs of Webb County.

7. Pre-Trial Services

30. Discussion and possible action to approve an extension to the existing service operations agreement that will expire on July 8, 2017, with Recovery Heath Care Corporation to provide monitoring GPS, alcohol and drug testing services for defendants released on bond through pre-trial services for a monthly fee of $217 per person. The present agreement shall be extended from July 9, 2017 - September 30, 2017, and continue for one year from October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018, and shall continue for a period not to exceed Three (3) total years expiring on September 30, 2022, subject to annual budget appropriations. [Account #1001-2390-432001] Issue: The current contract with Recovery Health Care will expire on July 8, 2017. Solution: Continue services with Recovery Health Care if contract is approved. Result: Approval of the contract will result in uninterrupted services.

8. Public Defender

31. Discussion and possible action to approve the filling of the following vacant slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, as well as any and all Wage Plan Policies; and any other matters incident thereto: Slot # Title Salary 0270 Assistant Public Defender II $73,955.87 - 23 N-V Issue: Slot #0270 is vacant. Solution: Request is being made to fill the vacant attorney slot. Result: The filling of slot #0270 will allow our department to continue to function efficiently and effectively.

9. Purchasing

32. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit for Competitive Bids in accordance with the Texas Government Code; Subchapter C. Competitive Bidding Method, Section 2269.101 for Espejo Gates roadway improvements to include but not limited to roadway reconstruction, grading, lime treatment, reworking sub-grade, other related road improvements and to approve rescinding all proposals for RFP 2016-04. This is a Texas Department of Transportation funded project (Infrastructure Fund Grant Agreement #CTIF-01-240) which allows up to 90% of allowable project costs to be reimbursed to the County, the remaining 10% is a local match by Webb County. [Account #3720-7230-001-470000 (Capital Outlay)] Issue: On May 22, 2017 the Court rescinded the award to Martinez Paving. Contractor informed Webb County that they could no longer commit to the project. In addition, on May 23rd TXDOT notified Webb County that the deadline to perform work and seek reimbursement for construction work has been extended until June 20, 2021. Solution: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit for competitive bids in accordance with State procurement laws. Result: Start the formal solicitation process for this project based on competitive bids.

33. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of Six (6) 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe - Police Pursuit Vehicles from Freedom Chevrolet in an amount not to exceed $344,850.00 pursuant to Texas Local Government Code; Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Subchapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Programs, State of Texas Buy-Board Contract #524-17, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Capital Outlay Accounts #1001-3010-001-470000, #1001-3180-001-470000, #1001-3160-001-470000, #1001-3170-001-470000] Department Description Unit Cost Ext. Cost Sheriff's Office 3 Police Units $57,475.00 $172,425.00 Constable Pct. 2 1 Police Unit $57,475.00 $57,475.00 Constable Pct. 3 1 Police Unit $57,475.00 $57,475.00 Constable Pct. 4 1 Police Unit $57,475.00 $57,475.00 Grant Total: $344,850.00 Issue: Police Pursuit Units were authorized to be funded through a resolution to finance the purchase through Government Capital Corporation. Solution: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to proceed with the purchase in accordance with LGC 271.101 & 271.102. Result: Issuance of official purchase order to Freedom Chevrolet for 6 Police Package units.

34. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of Six (6) APX 7500 Dual Band High Power mobile radios from Motorola Solutions in an amount not to exceed $37,629.78 pursuant to Texas Local Government Code; Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Subchapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Programs, State of Texas HGAC Contract #RA05-16, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Capital Outlay Accounts #1001-3010-001-470000, #1001-3180-001-470000, #1001-3160-001-470000, #1001-3170-001-470000] Department Description Unit Cost Ext. Cost Sheriff's Office 3 Mobile Radios $6,271.63 $18,814.89 Constable Pct. 2 1 Mobile Radio $6,271.63 $6,271.63 Constable Pct. 3 1 Mobile Radio $6,271.63 $6,271.63 Constable Pct. 4 1 Mobile Radio $6,271.63 $6,271.63 Grand Total: $37,629.78 Issue: Mobile radios for Police Units were authorized to be funded through a resolution to finance the purchase through Government Capital Corporation. Solution: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to proceed with the purchase in accordance with LGC 271.101 & 271.102. Result: Issuance of official purchase order to Motorola for 6 APX 7500 Dual Band High Power Mobile Radios.

35. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of a 14 passenger Para-transit Bus (885-CPT Ford E-450) from Creative Bus Solutions in an amount not to exceed $85,384.50 pursuant to Texas Local Government Code; Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Subchapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Programs, State of Texas Contract #072-A1 contingent upon budget appropriation of grant award and local match availability; and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by CAA Director; Grant Account #2661-7230-521-470000] Issue: El Aguila Transportation Division needs a new Para-transit bus. This expense is allowable under the grant. Solution: Utilize grant funds to purchase new transit bus for El Aguila transportation operations. Result: Continue to provide eligible County residents with needed transportation services.

10. Risk Management

36. Discussion and possible action to submit request for proposals (RFP) for any and all insurances related to property and casualty and to workman’s compensation third party administration, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign any relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto.

37. Discussion and possible action to rescind any and all broker/agent letters of representation for property and casualty insurance related products, and authorizing the Webb county Judge to sign any relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto.

11. Water Utilities

38. Discussion and possible action to approve the revised Plant Operator Licensure Policy providing for the modification of incentive pay rate from a flat $1.00 per hour to a rate determined by the newly achieved grade. Issue: Pay incentives has been part of our Licensure policy for the water and wastewater plant operator for approximately two (2) years now and has been effective in licensing our operators. The policy in which was based on a $1.00 per hour increase when the next license level is acquired has created a conflict in the placement of the next grade and step scale approved by Webb County. Solution: Revise policy to establish the employee acquiring their license ill obtain the pay of the first step of the established grade for Operator II, Grade 14 or Operator III, Grade 16 respectively. Result: Compensate accurately within position grade and step.

39. Discussion and possible action to approve rate adjustment revision alternatives to the Webb County Water Dispensing Stations Program consisting of Colorado Acres existing water dispensing station, and the future La Presa community water dispensing station. Issue: Water delivery costs for outlying colonia communities has long been much higher than revenue recovery for this service. In addition, these significantly low rates continue to provide incentive for prohibited water use by commercial entities as well as non-conservative practices by the consumers. Current investments by the County has established the drastic need to increase rates of water volumetric sales. Solution: Utilization of non-coin and account development methods of water sales, with effective water sale rates that provides for our ability to provide water service. Result: Sufficient rate allocation to different water consumers providing for sufficient review to continue to provide water to customers and provide the necessary maintenance and equipment replacement to continue providing water to the families that drastically need it.

16. Honorable Jesse Gonzalez, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1

45. Status report from the Solid Waste Committee regarding the implementation and current progress of the county solid waste collection program; with discussion and possible action to approve a possible customer rate adjustment; and any other matters incident thereto.

Presentations

50. Presentation by Victoria Palacios, Social Studies teacher at Harmony Science Academy - Laredo, regarding the Street Law's Supreme Court Summer Institute for Teachers, which she was selected to attend at Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. [Requested by Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2]

51. Recognition of Mr. Victor D. Trevino Jr. for his selection to the 2017 Ironman World Championships and his contributions to the Laredo-Webb County community. [Requested by Jaime Canales, Commissioner Pct. 4]

52. Presentation by Jose A. Garcia, representative for Veterans Forgotten, regarding a project of Pvt. Anastacio Barrera, who served in the Vietnam War and has written a book entitled “The True Stories of a Vietnam Foot Soldier”. [Requested by John Galo, Commissioner Pct. 3]

12. Honorable Rudy Rodriguez, Constable Pct. 1

40. Discussion and possible action to approve a budget increase in the amount of $1,991 to be distributed as follows, as per the County Auditor's Office: FICA/Medi $615.00, Retirement $855.00, Workers Comp $421.00, Unemployment $100.00; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2180-3150-001413000] Issue: Funds needed to cover fringe for overtime pay for task force employee. Solution: Budget appropriation to increase budget line item. Result: The increased budget categories will have sufficient funds to cover future forecasted expenditures.

41. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to secure pricing for One (1) Chevrolet Tahoe - Police Package for Constable Pct. 1 contingent upon funding appropriation and final approval by Commissioners Court; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: All Constable's Departments in Webb County will receive a vehicle to their fleet as previously approved by the County Commissioners Court. Constable Pct. 1 was the only Constable's Department not included in the previous acquisition of vehicles. Solution: Authorizing the acquisition of vehicle for department use. Result: Law enforcement officers will have a vehicle available to conduct everyday operations. Constable Pct. 1 will relinquish a vehicle in the current fleet that is no longer suitable and safe for operation which has a mileage in the excess of 100,000 miles.

13. Honorable Adrian Cortez, Constable Pct. 3

42. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer: Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount Bal. End Bal. From: 3015-7050-001-470000-075 Contingency Reserve Fund $15,000 $121,055 $106,055 To: 1001-3160-001-462605 Fuel & Lubricant $15,000 $-0- $15,000 Issue: There is a shortage in funding for fuel. Solution: This transfer will cover for end of year expenses and make up for shortfalls from previous years. Result: Shortfalls should no longer occur for fuel expenditures.

14. Honorable Delia Perales, Treasurer

43. Discussion and possible action to pass a resolution amending authorized representatives for the TexPool Investment Entity. Issue: It is required by the entity (TexPool) to have new form signed with the proper names and signatures whenever there are any additions or changes. Solution: Once these signatures are approved by the entity, the respective people will be able to view inquires online. Result: There will be an updated signed form at all time.

15. Commissioners Court Administrator

44. Discussion and possible action to allow department heads and officials to elect to implement summer work hours for Webb County employees beginning July 1, 2016 through August 18, 2017; and any other matters incident thereto. [Co-Sponsored by Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge]

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

46. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between Workforce Solutions for South Texas and Webb County - Larga Vista Community Center for a Teacher Externship Program, and any matters incident thereto.

47. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Health & Human Services Commission and Webb County - Larga Vista Community Center, for Online Community-Based Application Assistance Services through the YourTexasBenefits.com for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Medicaid, CHIP, Long-Term Care Services programs; and any other matters incident thereto.

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

48. Discuss and possible action to review, extend or add to our existing vehicle lease program with Enterprise Fleet Management, and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: Review current vehicle lease agreement, fees and all pertinent information. Solution: take necessary action allowable by State and local procurement laws to extend, add to our existing lease program. Result: Update current leasing program for County vehicles.

19. Closed Session/Executive Session

49. Discussion and possible action to approve the personal injury settlements to Diana M. Garcia De La Cruz, Juan Marquez and Emmy Marquez, on behalf of Jayden Flores, as a result of a motor vehicle accident involving a Webb County employee, that occurred on December 4, 2015, at the intersection of US highway 59 with Casa del Sol Blvd, in Laredo, Texas; and any other matters incident thereto. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071(1)(B) (consultation with attorney about a settlement offer)]

Items 53 & 54

53. Communications

54. Adjourn

Jun 12, 2017 Commissioners Court Meeting

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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 JUNE 12, 2017 9:00 a.m.

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

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation

3. Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report

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

CONSENT AGENDA: At most meetings, the Commissioners Court establishes a Consent Agenda. It consists of those Agenda Items which are routine or non-controversial, and which neither a member of the Commissioners court has asked to be pulled for discussion. Once the Commissioners Court has established the Consent Agenda, Agenda Items included on it will be voted upon in one vote, and will not be discussed separately unless requested by the County Judge or Commissioners. The consent agenda has been created in order to give constituents the opportunity to view any and all pertinent backup information with reference to any item in the agenda. The objective of the consent agenda is for all Webb County constituents to be familiar with everyday county business and to demonstrate the transparency and fairness of this Commissioners Court. The following Agenda Items are of a routine nature, and the Commissioners Court has received supporting materials for consideration. All of these Agenda Items will be passed with one vote without being discussed separately, unless a member of the Commissioners Court or the public requests that a particular Agenda Item be discussed. If so, that Agenda Item will be pulled from the Consent Agenda and discussed as part of the regular Agenda at the appropriate time. One vote will approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda. CONSENT ITEMS

5. Honorable Oscar Hale, 406th District Court Judge

6. Honorable Rudy Rodriguez, Constable Pct. 1

7. Honorable Adrian Cortez, Constable Pct. 3

8. Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

9. Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

10. Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

11. Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

12. Community Action Agency

14. Elections Administration

15. Head Start

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

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

18. Juvenile Probation Department

19. Pre-Trial Services

20. Public Defender

21. Risk Management

22. Purchasing

23. Santa Teresita Community Center

24. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

25. Water Utilities

13. Information Technology

a. Discussion and possible action to purchase Microsoft Office Professional Plus License and SQL Server License from SHI Government Solutions DIR-SDD-2503 and a PowerEdge R330 DIR-SDD-1951 in the amount of $8,612.60. Funding was allocated by Commissioners Court on April 11, 2016, Agenda item #19; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #3015-1280-001-47000 (Capital Outlay)] SHI: Microsoft Office Professional Plus License (1) $327.62 Microsoft SQL Server Licenses (2) $4,623.02 Dell: PowerEdge R330 Server (1) $3,661.96 Issue: Current database software limits the amount of resources available to be allocated to database servers. Solution: Purchase license that will allow Webb County to utilize available resources. Result: Additional resources will enhance performance to database servers.

5. Economic Development

26. Discussion and possible action to authorize a tax abatement agreement under the Webb County Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ), Number One Program for the following residential/commercial properties as approved by the City of Laredo, and in accordance to the previously adopted NEZ Webb County Policy and Basic Incentive Guidelines. This agreement will be for abating taxes on new improvements only for the purpose of economic development. Tax abatement amount will be determined on total construction costs; and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. 1312 Houston St - 10 years 1001 Musser St - 5 years Issue: Each applicant is applying for a tax abatement agreement under the NEZ, Number One Program as approved by the City of Laredo. Solution: Approval of the tax abatement agreement is necessary to participate in the NEZ, Number One Program. Result: Approval of these agreements will allow the Webb County Tax Appraisal District to issue the respective tax abatement under the NEZ, Number One Program.

27. Discussion and possible action to approve the rental of 14 portable restrooms with clean out services from South Texas Waste Systems in the amount of $3,512 to be utilized by the residents of Webb County for the upcoming Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Mission. [Account #001-1130-001-432001] Issue: Texas A & M University Colonia’s Program and the US Army North are requesting the provision of fourteen (14) portable restrooms for the upcoming Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Mission from June 15th to June 30th, 2017. Solution: Obtain Commissioner’s Court approval to provide adequate access to portable restrooms for the serviced Webb County communities during the Innovative Readiness Training Mission by the US Army North. Result: Service will ensure there are enough restrooms in the area for in the Innovative Readiness Training Mission. Portable restrooms will be located at the El Cenizo Community Center, La Presa Community Center, Santa Teresita Community Center and Larga Vista Community Center

6. Human Resources

28. Discussion and possible action to modify Webb County Personnel Policies, specifically Section 6.04 (Number of Hours Worked); Section 6.05 (Overtime and Compensatory Time); and Section 7.00 (Webb County Government Classification /Step Increase Policy). Issue: Policies need to be updated to properly reflect recent court actions, as well as modifying new areas that need to address issues that have developed. Solution: Modify policies of the aforementioned sections. Result: Clarification will bring about a better understanding of the intent of policies.

29. Discussion and possible Action to amend the Drug and Alcohol Policy to provide clarification (Definitions - page 3); Applicability of the policy, with expansion on the listing of drugs to be tested (page 8); Prescribed Drugs and consequences for non-compliance (page 9); expanding the list of types of drugs we will be testing on (page 10); Verified Positive Drug Test (expansion on the process and results of non-compliance (page 16); Positive Alcohol test (expansion on the process and results of non-compliance (page 17); expand and clarify the role of the Medical Review Officer (page 18); and any other matters incident thereto, and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. Issue: The Drug and Alcohol policy is in need of revision/updates. The changing times of the drug situation across the country has necessitated the updates to the policy. Solution: With these Updates and revisions , we will be in compliance with the needs of the county as well as the Law Enforcement component. Result: Efficiency and effectiveness in running the Pre-Employment, Random, and Reasonable Suspicion programs of Webb County.

7. Pre-Trial Services

30. Discussion and possible action to approve an extension to the existing service operations agreement that will expire on July 8, 2017, with Recovery Heath Care Corporation to provide monitoring GPS, alcohol and drug testing services for defendants released on bond through pre-trial services for a monthly fee of $217 per person. The present agreement shall be extended from July 9, 2017 - September 30, 2017, and continue for one year from October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018, and shall continue for a period not to exceed Three (3) total years expiring on September 30, 2022, subject to annual budget appropriations. [Account #1001-2390-432001] Issue: The current contract with Recovery Health Care will expire on July 8, 2017. Solution: Continue services with Recovery Health Care if contract is approved. Result: Approval of the contract will result in uninterrupted services.

8. Public Defender

31. Discussion and possible action to approve the filling of the following vacant slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, as well as any and all Wage Plan Policies; and any other matters incident thereto: Slot # Title Salary 0270 Assistant Public Defender II $73,955.87 - 23 N-V Issue: Slot #0270 is vacant. Solution: Request is being made to fill the vacant attorney slot. Result: The filling of slot #0270 will allow our department to continue to function efficiently and effectively.

9. Purchasing

32. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit for Competitive Bids in accordance with the Texas Government Code; Subchapter C. Competitive Bidding Method, Section 2269.101 for Espejo Gates roadway improvements to include but not limited to roadway reconstruction, grading, lime treatment, reworking sub-grade, other related road improvements and to approve rescinding all proposals for RFP 2016-04. This is a Texas Department of Transportation funded project (Infrastructure Fund Grant Agreement #CTIF-01-240) which allows up to 90% of allowable project costs to be reimbursed to the County, the remaining 10% is a local match by Webb County. [Account #3720-7230-001-470000 (Capital Outlay)] Issue: On May 22, 2017 the Court rescinded the award to Martinez Paving. Contractor informed Webb County that they could no longer commit to the project. In addition, on May 23rd TXDOT notified Webb County that the deadline to perform work and seek reimbursement for construction work has been extended until June 20, 2021. Solution: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit for competitive bids in accordance with State procurement laws. Result: Start the formal solicitation process for this project based on competitive bids.

33. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of Six (6) 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe - Police Pursuit Vehicles from Freedom Chevrolet in an amount not to exceed $344,850.00 pursuant to Texas Local Government Code; Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Subchapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Programs, State of Texas Buy-Board Contract #524-17, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Capital Outlay Accounts #1001-3010-001-470000, #1001-3180-001-470000, #1001-3160-001-470000, #1001-3170-001-470000] Department Description Unit Cost Ext. Cost Sheriff's Office 3 Police Units $57,475.00 $172,425.00 Constable Pct. 2 1 Police Unit $57,475.00 $57,475.00 Constable Pct. 3 1 Police Unit $57,475.00 $57,475.00 Constable Pct. 4 1 Police Unit $57,475.00 $57,475.00 Grant Total: $344,850.00 Issue: Police Pursuit Units were authorized to be funded through a resolution to finance the purchase through Government Capital Corporation. Solution: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to proceed with the purchase in accordance with LGC 271.101 & 271.102. Result: Issuance of official purchase order to Freedom Chevrolet for 6 Police Package units.

34. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of Six (6) APX 7500 Dual Band High Power mobile radios from Motorola Solutions in an amount not to exceed $37,629.78 pursuant to Texas Local Government Code; Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Subchapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Programs, State of Texas HGAC Contract #RA05-16, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Capital Outlay Accounts #1001-3010-001-470000, #1001-3180-001-470000, #1001-3160-001-470000, #1001-3170-001-470000] Department Description Unit Cost Ext. Cost Sheriff's Office 3 Mobile Radios $6,271.63 $18,814.89 Constable Pct. 2 1 Mobile Radio $6,271.63 $6,271.63 Constable Pct. 3 1 Mobile Radio $6,271.63 $6,271.63 Constable Pct. 4 1 Mobile Radio $6,271.63 $6,271.63 Grand Total: $37,629.78 Issue: Mobile radios for Police Units were authorized to be funded through a resolution to finance the purchase through Government Capital Corporation. Solution: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to proceed with the purchase in accordance with LGC 271.101 & 271.102. Result: Issuance of official purchase order to Motorola for 6 APX 7500 Dual Band High Power Mobile Radios.

35. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of a 14 passenger Para-transit Bus (885-CPT Ford E-450) from Creative Bus Solutions in an amount not to exceed $85,384.50 pursuant to Texas Local Government Code; Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Subchapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Programs, State of Texas Contract #072-A1 contingent upon budget appropriation of grant award and local match availability; and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by CAA Director; Grant Account #2661-7230-521-470000] Issue: El Aguila Transportation Division needs a new Para-transit bus. This expense is allowable under the grant. Solution: Utilize grant funds to purchase new transit bus for El Aguila transportation operations. Result: Continue to provide eligible County residents with needed transportation services.

10. Risk Management

36. Discussion and possible action to submit request for proposals (RFP) for any and all insurances related to property and casualty and to workman’s compensation third party administration, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign any relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto.

37. Discussion and possible action to rescind any and all broker/agent letters of representation for property and casualty insurance related products, and authorizing the Webb county Judge to sign any relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto.

11. Water Utilities

38. Discussion and possible action to approve the revised Plant Operator Licensure Policy providing for the modification of incentive pay rate from a flat $1.00 per hour to a rate determined by the newly achieved grade. Issue: Pay incentives has been part of our Licensure policy for the water and wastewater plant operator for approximately two (2) years now and has been effective in licensing our operators. The policy in which was based on a $1.00 per hour increase when the next license level is acquired has created a conflict in the placement of the next grade and step scale approved by Webb County. Solution: Revise policy to establish the employee acquiring their license ill obtain the pay of the first step of the established grade for Operator II, Grade 14 or Operator III, Grade 16 respectively. Result: Compensate accurately within position grade and step.

39. Discussion and possible action to approve rate adjustment revision alternatives to the Webb County Water Dispensing Stations Program consisting of Colorado Acres existing water dispensing station, and the future La Presa community water dispensing station. Issue: Water delivery costs for outlying colonia communities has long been much higher than revenue recovery for this service. In addition, these significantly low rates continue to provide incentive for prohibited water use by commercial entities as well as non-conservative practices by the consumers. Current investments by the County has established the drastic need to increase rates of water volumetric sales. Solution: Utilization of non-coin and account development methods of water sales, with effective water sale rates that provides for our ability to provide water service. Result: Sufficient rate allocation to different water consumers providing for sufficient review to continue to provide water to customers and provide the necessary maintenance and equipment replacement to continue providing water to the families that drastically need it.

16. Honorable Jesse Gonzalez, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1

45. Status report from the Solid Waste Committee regarding the implementation and current progress of the county solid waste collection program; with discussion and possible action to approve a possible customer rate adjustment; and any other matters incident thereto.

Presentations

50. Presentation by Victoria Palacios, Social Studies teacher at Harmony Science Academy - Laredo, regarding the Street Law's Supreme Court Summer Institute for Teachers, which she was selected to attend at Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. [Requested by Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2]

51. Recognition of Mr. Victor D. Trevino Jr. for his selection to the 2017 Ironman World Championships and his contributions to the Laredo-Webb County community. [Requested by Jaime Canales, Commissioner Pct. 4]

52. Presentation by Jose A. Garcia, representative for Veterans Forgotten, regarding a project of Pvt. Anastacio Barrera, who served in the Vietnam War and has written a book entitled “The True Stories of a Vietnam Foot Soldier”. [Requested by John Galo, Commissioner Pct. 3]

12. Honorable Rudy Rodriguez, Constable Pct. 1

40. Discussion and possible action to approve a budget increase in the amount of $1,991 to be distributed as follows, as per the County Auditor's Office: FICA/Medi $615.00, Retirement $855.00, Workers Comp $421.00, Unemployment $100.00; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2180-3150-001413000] Issue: Funds needed to cover fringe for overtime pay for task force employee. Solution: Budget appropriation to increase budget line item. Result: The increased budget categories will have sufficient funds to cover future forecasted expenditures.

41. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to secure pricing for One (1) Chevrolet Tahoe - Police Package for Constable Pct. 1 contingent upon funding appropriation and final approval by Commissioners Court; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: All Constable's Departments in Webb County will receive a vehicle to their fleet as previously approved by the County Commissioners Court. Constable Pct. 1 was the only Constable's Department not included in the previous acquisition of vehicles. Solution: Authorizing the acquisition of vehicle for department use. Result: Law enforcement officers will have a vehicle available to conduct everyday operations. Constable Pct. 1 will relinquish a vehicle in the current fleet that is no longer suitable and safe for operation which has a mileage in the excess of 100,000 miles.

13. Honorable Adrian Cortez, Constable Pct. 3

42. Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer: Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount Bal. End Bal. From: 3015-7050-001-470000-075 Contingency Reserve Fund $15,000 $121,055 $106,055 To: 1001-3160-001-462605 Fuel & Lubricant $15,000 $-0- $15,000 Issue: There is a shortage in funding for fuel. Solution: This transfer will cover for end of year expenses and make up for shortfalls from previous years. Result: Shortfalls should no longer occur for fuel expenditures.

14. Honorable Delia Perales, Treasurer

43. Discussion and possible action to pass a resolution amending authorized representatives for the TexPool Investment Entity. Issue: It is required by the entity (TexPool) to have new form signed with the proper names and signatures whenever there are any additions or changes. Solution: Once these signatures are approved by the entity, the respective people will be able to view inquires online. Result: There will be an updated signed form at all time.

15. Commissioners Court Administrator

44. Discussion and possible action to allow department heads and officials to elect to implement summer work hours for Webb County employees beginning July 1, 2016 through August 18, 2017; and any other matters incident thereto. [Co-Sponsored by Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge]

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

46. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between Workforce Solutions for South Texas and Webb County - Larga Vista Community Center for a Teacher Externship Program, and any matters incident thereto.

47. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Health & Human Services Commission and Webb County - Larga Vista Community Center, for Online Community-Based Application Assistance Services through the YourTexasBenefits.com for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Medicaid, CHIP, Long-Term Care Services programs; and any other matters incident thereto.

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

48. Discuss and possible action to review, extend or add to our existing vehicle lease program with Enterprise Fleet Management, and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: Review current vehicle lease agreement, fees and all pertinent information. Solution: take necessary action allowable by State and local procurement laws to extend, add to our existing lease program. Result: Update current leasing program for County vehicles.

19. Closed Session/Executive Session

49. Discussion and possible action to approve the personal injury settlements to Diana M. Garcia De La Cruz, Juan Marquez and Emmy Marquez, on behalf of Jayden Flores, as a result of a motor vehicle accident involving a Webb County employee, that occurred on December 4, 2015, at the intersection of US highway 59 with Casa del Sol Blvd, in Laredo, Texas; and any other matters incident thereto. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071(1)(B) (consultation with attorney about a settlement offer)]

Items 53 & 54

53. Communications

54. Adjourn