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1. 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 (Part 1 of 2)

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 Monica Notzon, 111th District Court Judge

6. Honorable Oscar Hale, 406th District Court Judge

7. Bruni Community Center

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

9. Community Action Agency

10. Honorable Mike Villarreal, Constable Pct. 2

11. Honorable Harold Devally, Constable Pct. 4

12. Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

13. Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

14. Honorable Victor Villarreal, County Court at Law 2 Judge

15. Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

16. Honorable Esther Degollado, District Clerk

17. Economic Development

18. Engineering

19. Fire Suppression & EMS Services

20. Head Start Disclaimer: All Head Start monies are 100% Federal funds

21. Information Technology

22. Juvenile Probation Department

23. Public Defender

c. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Requests for Proposals (RFP's), for any available buildings with Thirty to Fifty Thousand Square Feet, for potential county office space; and any other matters incident thereto.

25. Risk Management

26. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

27. Veteran's Service Office

28. Water Utilities

24. Purchasing (Part 1 of 2)

a. Discussion and possible action to award RFP 2017-003 “Webb County Commercial and Excess Workers Compensation Insurance” which includes real and personal property coverage, general and professional liability coverage, errors and omissions liability coverage, auto mobile liability coverage, automobile physical damage liability coverage, aviation coverage, law enforcement liability coverage, fuel and water tank coverage and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: Webb County secured proposals for the above mentioned insurance lines of coverage. Solution: Evaluate and determine the proposal that best serves the interests and needs of Webb County. Result: Selection of appropriate carrier(s) to provide Webb County with necessary lines of insurance coverage.

b. Discussion and possible action to award RFP 2017-004 “Third Party Administration Services –Workers Compensation” to effectively administer Webb County’s self-funded workers compensation plan and authorizing the County Judge to sign any relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: Webb County secured proposals for the third party administration of Webb County’s self-funded workers compensation fund. Solution: Evaluate and determine the administrator that best serves the interests and needs of Webb County. Result: Selection of a third party administrator for the workers compensation fund capable of effective claims management, strong customer service, solid reporting capabilities, effective technological capabilities, proactive and consistent management of employee occupational absences, and competitive rates and fees.

14. Honorable Victor Villarreal, County Court at Law 2 Judge

b. Discussion and possible action to approve the following General fund budget amendment (line item transfers): Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount Bal. End Bal. From: 1001-2070-001-433001 Court Appointed Attorney $2,136 $9,700 $7,564 1001-2070-001-461000 Materials & Supplies $453 $1,247 $794 $2,589 To: 1001-2070-001-451003 Court Interpreter/Reporter $1,639 $649 $2,288 1001-2070-001-451006-105 Expert Witness JUV $950 $0.00 $950 $2,589 Issue: Monies that were allocated on account 1001-2070-001-433001 to pay an Order on Payment of costs on a Juvenile case need to be placed in the correct line item accounts. Solution: Approve the line item transfer to pay the expert witness and court reporter invoices in full. Result: Expert witnesses will be paid.

4. Honorable Victor Villarreal, County Court at Law 2 Judge

29. Discussion and possible action to Order the modification of Slot #2841 Probate Court Investigator from a $44,535.17 (hourly grade 19/A) to a $42,945.26 (salary grade 16/J), within department 2070 County Court at Law #2, subject to the applicable Civil Service guidelines; and any other matters incident thereto, effective October 1, 2017. Issue: Job description will need to be submitted to fit the need as per salary rates. Solution: Job description will be submitted and presented to Civil Service for revision and approval as per the recommendation of Wage and Hour, Department of Labor. Result: Compliance with the state and federal mandates.

30. Discussion and possible action to approve the step increase for Slot #2814, Court Coordinator from a grade 16/A ($38,402.54) to 16/E ($40,358.97) effective this pay period. Issue: Slot became available to the department in June 2017, employee previously occupying the position is now under the DWI court program grant. Policy changed during the transfer period and the department head discretion to place the slot at a 16/E at the time of hiring is now only possible after a probation period of six months. Solution: Approve the step increase, forgoing the probationary period. Result: The approval will allow our department to continue to function efficiently and effectively.

5. Economic Development

31. Discussion and possible action to authorize the development and submission of a 2017 Local Parks Non-Urban Outdoor Recreation application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 in grant funds for the construction of a park in colonia La Presa on county owned non-parkland located adjacent to the Mangana-Hein Road; and authorizing the County Judge to act as the County's Executive Officer and Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County's participation in the 2017 TPWD Local Parks Non-Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant Program. This grant application will require a cash match of $135,000 and an in-kind match of $115,000.Total project cost is up to $500,000. [Funding Source - Bond Series 2010] [Co-Sponsored by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1] Issue: Colonia La Presa and the surrounding rural areas do not have sufficient recreational facilities. Residents of Colonia La Presa must travel a significant distance to enjoy outdoor recreational activities. Solution: Webb County proposes to construct a park and natural area in colonia La Presa on County owned non-parkland located adjacent to the Mangana-Hein Road. Result: Webb County proposes to apply for a 2017 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Local Parks Non-Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant application to construct a park and natural area in colonia La Presa on County owned non-parkland located adjacent to the Mangana-Hein Road.

6. Human Resources

32. Discussion and possible action to change county policy requiring that certain personnel changes take effect at the beginning of a pay period, without waiving the penalties in place for non-compliance with current pre-employment qualifications and procedures; and any other matters incident thereto.

7. Purchasing

33. Discussion and possible action to review the current job description and qualifications criteria for the Human Resources Director position and make changes, if necessary; with additional action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to post notice of said position in order to secure qualified applicants; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Commissioners Court] Issue: The Human Resources Director position is vacant. Solution: Seek approval from the Court on posting the position and make any modifications to job description/requirements if need be. Result: Authorize the process to seek qualified applicants for the Human Resources Director position.

12. Closed Session/Executive Session

42. Discussion and possible action to designate the Webb County Attorney’s Office as counsel to represent Jose R. Pena and Webb County in the defense of case entitled Alma Leticia Duarte and Jennifer I. Duarte vs. Jose R. Pena, Webb County and LMS Material Supply, Inc., cause number 2017CVA001651D2, pending in the 111th Judicial District Court of Webb County and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents, and any other matter incident thereto[Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071(1)(A)(Consultation with Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation)].

Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk OPEN PUBLIC HEARING

34. ↵Public hearing to consider and discuss the Archival Plan for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 for funding of the automation project and records management and preservation services performed by the Webb County Clerk. This plan includes a Records Archive Fee of $10.00 effective September 1, 2013 through September 1, 2019 pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 118.025. [Account #2003-2310] CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

35. Discussion and possible action to approve the Archival Plan for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 for funding of the automation project and records management and preservation services performed by the Webb County Clerk. This plan includes a Records Archive Fee of $10.00 effective September 1, 2013 through September 1, 2019 pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 118.025. [Account #2003-2310]

Honorable Esther Degollado, District Clerk OPEN PUBLIC HEARING

36. Public hearing pursuant to Texas Government Code 51.305 to consider and discuss a plan for the preservation and restoration of the District Court records archive pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 51, Subchapter D. The plan includes a provision to impose a Records Archive Fee $10.00 to preserve and restore district court records, effective January 1, 2018. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

37. Discussion and possible action to approve the Preservation and Restoration Records Archive Plan for the District Clerk of Webb County, including the imposition of a $10.00 fee for documents filed with the District Clerk, effective January 1, 2018; and any other matters incident thereto.

10. Commissioners Court Administrator (Part 1 of 2)

38. Discussion and possible action to levy a property tax rate of $.414700 per $100 taxable value by Order, under the provisions of Article VIII, Sections 9(a) and 9(b) of the Texas Constitution and Section 26.05 of the Tax Code for tax year 2017. The maintenance and operation tax rate will be $.376891 per $100 valuation of which $0.357043 will be for the general fund and $0.019848 will be for the road and bridge fund. The debt service rate will be $.037809 per $100 valuation of which $0.036000 will be for general fund debt and $0.001809 will be for road and bridge debt.

39. Discussion and possible action to ratify, adopt and approve the property tax increase reflected in the proposed budget that required raising more revenue from property taxes than in the previous year as required by Texas Local Government Code 111.068.

40. Discussion and possible action to accept the displaying of the Mexican flag as requested by Mexican Consul, Carolina Zaragoza Flores to demonstrate hospitality during the 16 de Septiembre, Mexico’s Independence Day, a celebration enjoyed by all members of the nation.

11. Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

41. Discussion and possible action to adopt a Resolution to appoint Two commissioners court representatives to the South Texas Development Council for the period covering October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018 and approve payment to South Texas Development Council for membership dues in the amount of $2,291.60 for the period covering October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1020-001-46410 (Dues & Membership)]

3. Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report (Part 2 of 2)

10. Commissioners Court Administrator (Part 2 of 2)

38. Discussion and possible action to levy a property tax rate of $.414700 per $100 taxable value by Order, under the provisions of Article VIII, Sections 9(a) and 9(b) of the Texas Constitution and Section 26.05 of the Tax Code for tax year 2017. The maintenance and operation tax rate will be $.376891 per $100 valuation of which $0.357043 will be for the general fund and $0.019848 will be for the road and bridge fund. The debt service rate will be $.037809 per $100 valuation of which $0.036000 will be for general fund debt and $0.001809 will be for road and bridge debt.

39. Discussion and possible action to ratify, adopt and approve the property tax increase reflected in the proposed budget that required raising more revenue from property taxes than in the previous year as required by Texas Local Government Code 111.068.

24. Purchasing (Part 2 of 2)

a. Discussion and possible action to award RFP 2017-003 “Webb County Commercial and Excess Workers Compensation Insurance” which includes real and personal property coverage, general and professional liability coverage, errors and omissions liability coverage, auto mobile liability coverage, automobile physical damage liability coverage, aviation coverage, law enforcement liability coverage, fuel and water tank coverage and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: Webb County secured proposals for the above mentioned insurance lines of coverage. Solution: Evaluate and determine the proposal that best serves the interests and needs of Webb County. Result: Selection of appropriate carrier(s) to provide Webb County with necessary lines of insurance coverage.

b. Discussion and possible action to award RFP 2017-004 “Third Party Administration Services –Workers Compensation” to effectively administer Webb County’s self-funded workers compensation plan and authorizing the County Judge to sign any relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: Webb County secured proposals for the third party administration of Webb County’s self-funded workers compensation fund. Solution: Evaluate and determine the administrator that best serves the interests and needs of Webb County. Result: Selection of a third party administrator for the workers compensation fund capable of effective claims management, strong customer service, solid reporting capabilities, effective technological capabilities, proactive and consistent management of employee occupational absences, and competitive rates and fees.

Presentations

43. Discussion and possible action to proclaim the month of September 2017 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Webb County, Texas. [Requested by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

Items 47 & 48

47. Communications

48. Adjourn

Sep 11, 2017 Commissioners Court Meeting

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1. 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 (Part 1 of 2)

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 Monica Notzon, 111th District Court Judge

6. Honorable Oscar Hale, 406th District Court Judge

7. Bruni Community Center

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

9. Community Action Agency

10. Honorable Mike Villarreal, Constable Pct. 2

11. Honorable Harold Devally, Constable Pct. 4

12. Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

13. Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

14. Honorable Victor Villarreal, County Court at Law 2 Judge

15. Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

16. Honorable Esther Degollado, District Clerk

17. Economic Development

18. Engineering

19. Fire Suppression & EMS Services

20. Head Start Disclaimer: All Head Start monies are 100% Federal funds

21. Information Technology

22. Juvenile Probation Department

23. Public Defender

c. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Requests for Proposals (RFP's), for any available buildings with Thirty to Fifty Thousand Square Feet, for potential county office space; and any other matters incident thereto.

25. Risk Management

26. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

27. Veteran's Service Office

28. Water Utilities

24. Purchasing (Part 1 of 2)

a. Discussion and possible action to award RFP 2017-003 “Webb County Commercial and Excess Workers Compensation Insurance” which includes real and personal property coverage, general and professional liability coverage, errors and omissions liability coverage, auto mobile liability coverage, automobile physical damage liability coverage, aviation coverage, law enforcement liability coverage, fuel and water tank coverage and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: Webb County secured proposals for the above mentioned insurance lines of coverage. Solution: Evaluate and determine the proposal that best serves the interests and needs of Webb County. Result: Selection of appropriate carrier(s) to provide Webb County with necessary lines of insurance coverage.

b. Discussion and possible action to award RFP 2017-004 “Third Party Administration Services –Workers Compensation” to effectively administer Webb County’s self-funded workers compensation plan and authorizing the County Judge to sign any relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: Webb County secured proposals for the third party administration of Webb County’s self-funded workers compensation fund. Solution: Evaluate and determine the administrator that best serves the interests and needs of Webb County. Result: Selection of a third party administrator for the workers compensation fund capable of effective claims management, strong customer service, solid reporting capabilities, effective technological capabilities, proactive and consistent management of employee occupational absences, and competitive rates and fees.

14. Honorable Victor Villarreal, County Court at Law 2 Judge

b. Discussion and possible action to approve the following General fund budget amendment (line item transfers): Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount Bal. End Bal. From: 1001-2070-001-433001 Court Appointed Attorney $2,136 $9,700 $7,564 1001-2070-001-461000 Materials & Supplies $453 $1,247 $794 $2,589 To: 1001-2070-001-451003 Court Interpreter/Reporter $1,639 $649 $2,288 1001-2070-001-451006-105 Expert Witness JUV $950 $0.00 $950 $2,589 Issue: Monies that were allocated on account 1001-2070-001-433001 to pay an Order on Payment of costs on a Juvenile case need to be placed in the correct line item accounts. Solution: Approve the line item transfer to pay the expert witness and court reporter invoices in full. Result: Expert witnesses will be paid.

4. Honorable Victor Villarreal, County Court at Law 2 Judge

29. Discussion and possible action to Order the modification of Slot #2841 Probate Court Investigator from a $44,535.17 (hourly grade 19/A) to a $42,945.26 (salary grade 16/J), within department 2070 County Court at Law #2, subject to the applicable Civil Service guidelines; and any other matters incident thereto, effective October 1, 2017. Issue: Job description will need to be submitted to fit the need as per salary rates. Solution: Job description will be submitted and presented to Civil Service for revision and approval as per the recommendation of Wage and Hour, Department of Labor. Result: Compliance with the state and federal mandates.

30. Discussion and possible action to approve the step increase for Slot #2814, Court Coordinator from a grade 16/A ($38,402.54) to 16/E ($40,358.97) effective this pay period. Issue: Slot became available to the department in June 2017, employee previously occupying the position is now under the DWI court program grant. Policy changed during the transfer period and the department head discretion to place the slot at a 16/E at the time of hiring is now only possible after a probation period of six months. Solution: Approve the step increase, forgoing the probationary period. Result: The approval will allow our department to continue to function efficiently and effectively.

5. Economic Development

31. Discussion and possible action to authorize the development and submission of a 2017 Local Parks Non-Urban Outdoor Recreation application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 in grant funds for the construction of a park in colonia La Presa on county owned non-parkland located adjacent to the Mangana-Hein Road; and authorizing the County Judge to act as the County's Executive Officer and Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County's participation in the 2017 TPWD Local Parks Non-Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant Program. This grant application will require a cash match of $135,000 and an in-kind match of $115,000.Total project cost is up to $500,000. [Funding Source - Bond Series 2010] [Co-Sponsored by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1] Issue: Colonia La Presa and the surrounding rural areas do not have sufficient recreational facilities. Residents of Colonia La Presa must travel a significant distance to enjoy outdoor recreational activities. Solution: Webb County proposes to construct a park and natural area in colonia La Presa on County owned non-parkland located adjacent to the Mangana-Hein Road. Result: Webb County proposes to apply for a 2017 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Local Parks Non-Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant application to construct a park and natural area in colonia La Presa on County owned non-parkland located adjacent to the Mangana-Hein Road.

6. Human Resources

32. Discussion and possible action to change county policy requiring that certain personnel changes take effect at the beginning of a pay period, without waiving the penalties in place for non-compliance with current pre-employment qualifications and procedures; and any other matters incident thereto.

7. Purchasing

33. Discussion and possible action to review the current job description and qualifications criteria for the Human Resources Director position and make changes, if necessary; with additional action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to post notice of said position in order to secure qualified applicants; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Commissioners Court] Issue: The Human Resources Director position is vacant. Solution: Seek approval from the Court on posting the position and make any modifications to job description/requirements if need be. Result: Authorize the process to seek qualified applicants for the Human Resources Director position.

12. Closed Session/Executive Session

42. Discussion and possible action to designate the Webb County Attorney’s Office as counsel to represent Jose R. Pena and Webb County in the defense of case entitled Alma Leticia Duarte and Jennifer I. Duarte vs. Jose R. Pena, Webb County and LMS Material Supply, Inc., cause number 2017CVA001651D2, pending in the 111th Judicial District Court of Webb County and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents, and any other matter incident thereto[Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071(1)(A)(Consultation with Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation)].

Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk OPEN PUBLIC HEARING

34. ↵Public hearing to consider and discuss the Archival Plan for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 for funding of the automation project and records management and preservation services performed by the Webb County Clerk. This plan includes a Records Archive Fee of $10.00 effective September 1, 2013 through September 1, 2019 pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 118.025. [Account #2003-2310] CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

35. Discussion and possible action to approve the Archival Plan for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 for funding of the automation project and records management and preservation services performed by the Webb County Clerk. This plan includes a Records Archive Fee of $10.00 effective September 1, 2013 through September 1, 2019 pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 118.025. [Account #2003-2310]

Honorable Esther Degollado, District Clerk OPEN PUBLIC HEARING

36. Public hearing pursuant to Texas Government Code 51.305 to consider and discuss a plan for the preservation and restoration of the District Court records archive pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 51, Subchapter D. The plan includes a provision to impose a Records Archive Fee $10.00 to preserve and restore district court records, effective January 1, 2018. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

37. Discussion and possible action to approve the Preservation and Restoration Records Archive Plan for the District Clerk of Webb County, including the imposition of a $10.00 fee for documents filed with the District Clerk, effective January 1, 2018; and any other matters incident thereto.

10. Commissioners Court Administrator (Part 1 of 2)

38. Discussion and possible action to levy a property tax rate of $.414700 per $100 taxable value by Order, under the provisions of Article VIII, Sections 9(a) and 9(b) of the Texas Constitution and Section 26.05 of the Tax Code for tax year 2017. The maintenance and operation tax rate will be $.376891 per $100 valuation of which $0.357043 will be for the general fund and $0.019848 will be for the road and bridge fund. The debt service rate will be $.037809 per $100 valuation of which $0.036000 will be for general fund debt and $0.001809 will be for road and bridge debt.

39. Discussion and possible action to ratify, adopt and approve the property tax increase reflected in the proposed budget that required raising more revenue from property taxes than in the previous year as required by Texas Local Government Code 111.068.

40. Discussion and possible action to accept the displaying of the Mexican flag as requested by Mexican Consul, Carolina Zaragoza Flores to demonstrate hospitality during the 16 de Septiembre, Mexico’s Independence Day, a celebration enjoyed by all members of the nation.

11. Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

41. Discussion and possible action to adopt a Resolution to appoint Two commissioners court representatives to the South Texas Development Council for the period covering October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018 and approve payment to South Texas Development Council for membership dues in the amount of $2,291.60 for the period covering October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1020-001-46410 (Dues & Membership)]

3. Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report (Part 2 of 2)

10. Commissioners Court Administrator (Part 2 of 2)

38. Discussion and possible action to levy a property tax rate of $.414700 per $100 taxable value by Order, under the provisions of Article VIII, Sections 9(a) and 9(b) of the Texas Constitution and Section 26.05 of the Tax Code for tax year 2017. The maintenance and operation tax rate will be $.376891 per $100 valuation of which $0.357043 will be for the general fund and $0.019848 will be for the road and bridge fund. The debt service rate will be $.037809 per $100 valuation of which $0.036000 will be for general fund debt and $0.001809 will be for road and bridge debt.

39. Discussion and possible action to ratify, adopt and approve the property tax increase reflected in the proposed budget that required raising more revenue from property taxes than in the previous year as required by Texas Local Government Code 111.068.

24. Purchasing (Part 2 of 2)

a. Discussion and possible action to award RFP 2017-003 “Webb County Commercial and Excess Workers Compensation Insurance” which includes real and personal property coverage, general and professional liability coverage, errors and omissions liability coverage, auto mobile liability coverage, automobile physical damage liability coverage, aviation coverage, law enforcement liability coverage, fuel and water tank coverage and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: Webb County secured proposals for the above mentioned insurance lines of coverage. Solution: Evaluate and determine the proposal that best serves the interests and needs of Webb County. Result: Selection of appropriate carrier(s) to provide Webb County with necessary lines of insurance coverage.

b. Discussion and possible action to award RFP 2017-004 “Third Party Administration Services –Workers Compensation” to effectively administer Webb County’s self-funded workers compensation plan and authorizing the County Judge to sign any relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: Webb County secured proposals for the third party administration of Webb County’s self-funded workers compensation fund. Solution: Evaluate and determine the administrator that best serves the interests and needs of Webb County. Result: Selection of a third party administrator for the workers compensation fund capable of effective claims management, strong customer service, solid reporting capabilities, effective technological capabilities, proactive and consistent management of employee occupational absences, and competitive rates and fees.

Presentations

43. Discussion and possible action to proclaim the month of September 2017 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Webb County, Texas. [Requested by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

Items 47 & 48

47. Communications

48. Adjourn

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation

3. Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report (Part 1 of 2)

5. Honorable Monica Notzon, 111th District Court Judge

6. Honorable Oscar Hale, 406th District Court Judge

7. Bruni Community Center

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

9. Community Action Agency

10. Honorable Mike Villarreal, Constable Pct. 2

11. Honorable Harold Devally, Constable Pct. 4

12. Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

13. Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

14. Honorable Victor Villarreal, County Court at Law 2 Judge

15. Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

16. Honorable Esther Degollado, District Clerk

17. Economic Development

18. Engineering

19. Fire Suppression & EMS Services

20. Head Start Disclaimer: All Head Start monies are 100% Federal funds

21. Information Technology

22. Juvenile Probation Department

23. Public Defender

c. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Requests for Proposals (RFP's), for any available buildings with Thirty to Fifty Thousand Square Feet, for potential county office space; and any other matters incident thereto.

25. Risk Management

26. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

27. Veteran's Service Office

28. Water Utilities

37. Discussion and possible action to approve the Preservation and Restoration Records Archive Plan for the District Clerk of Webb County, including the imposition of a $10.00 fee for documents filed with the District Clerk, effective January 1, 2018; and any other matters incident thereto.

39. Discussion and possible action to ratify, adopt and approve the property tax increase reflected in the proposed budget that required raising more revenue from property taxes than in the previous year as required by Texas Local Government Code 111.068.

40. Discussion and possible action to accept the displaying of the Mexican flag as requested by Mexican Consul, Carolina Zaragoza Flores to demonstrate hospitality during the 16 de Septiembre, Mexico’s Independence Day, a celebration enjoyed by all members of the nation.

39. Discussion and possible action to ratify, adopt and approve the property tax increase reflected in the proposed budget that required raising more revenue from property taxes than in the previous year as required by Texas Local Government Code 111.068.

43. Discussion and possible action to proclaim the month of September 2017 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Webb County, Texas. [Requested by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

47. Communications

48. Adjourn

Sep 11, 2017 Commissioners Court Meeting

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation

3. Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report (Part 1 of 2)

5. Honorable Monica Notzon, 111th District Court Judge

6. Honorable Oscar Hale, 406th District Court Judge

7. Bruni Community Center

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

9. Community Action Agency

10. Honorable Mike Villarreal, Constable Pct. 2

11. Honorable Harold Devally, Constable Pct. 4

12. Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

13. Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

14. Honorable Victor Villarreal, County Court at Law 2 Judge

15. Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

16. Honorable Esther Degollado, District Clerk

17. Economic Development

18. Engineering

19. Fire Suppression & EMS Services

20. Head Start Disclaimer: All Head Start monies are 100% Federal funds

21. Information Technology

22. Juvenile Probation Department

23. Public Defender

c. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Requests for Proposals (RFP's), for any available buildings with Thirty to Fifty Thousand Square Feet, for potential county office space; and any other matters incident thereto.

25. Risk Management

26. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

27. Veteran's Service Office

28. Water Utilities

37. Discussion and possible action to approve the Preservation and Restoration Records Archive Plan for the District Clerk of Webb County, including the imposition of a $10.00 fee for documents filed with the District Clerk, effective January 1, 2018; and any other matters incident thereto.

39. Discussion and possible action to ratify, adopt and approve the property tax increase reflected in the proposed budget that required raising more revenue from property taxes than in the previous year as required by Texas Local Government Code 111.068.

40. Discussion and possible action to accept the displaying of the Mexican flag as requested by Mexican Consul, Carolina Zaragoza Flores to demonstrate hospitality during the 16 de Septiembre, Mexico’s Independence Day, a celebration enjoyed by all members of the nation.

39. Discussion and possible action to ratify, adopt and approve the property tax increase reflected in the proposed budget that required raising more revenue from property taxes than in the previous year as required by Texas Local Government Code 111.068.

43. Discussion and possible action to proclaim the month of September 2017 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Webb County, Texas. [Requested by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

47. Communications

48. Adjourn

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