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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 MAY 14, 2018 9:00 a.m.

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. Discussion and possible action for Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Reports (Treasurer, Human Resources, Tax Assessor-Collector); and any other matters incident thereto.

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. Auditor

6. Civil Legal Division

7. Community Action Agency

8. Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

9. Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

10. Economic Development

11. Human Resources

12. Juvenile Probation Department

13. Purchasing

14. Water Utilities

15. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

16. Honorable Norma Farabough, Tax-Assessor- Collector

c. Discussion and possible action by the Webb County Commissioners Court authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute an Order approving, authorizing and directing the Webb County Clerk to waive the payment of recording fees for filing of real property documents and records in order to assist qualified persons of low or moderate income who are selected to participate in the Webb County Community Action Agency Self-Help Center Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Loan Program only, as per Texas Local Govt. Code Section 118.0135 (a) & (b), and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Javier Ramirez, Community Action Agency (C.A.A.) Director] Issue: The high cost and financial burden of real property document recording fees can be an obstacle to affordable home ownership for qualified persons of low or moderate income who have been selected to participate in the Webb County Community Action Agency Self-Help Center Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Loan Program only. Solution: Approve a waiver of recording/filing fees for real property records as authorized by Texas Local Govt. Code Section 118.0135 for qualified persons of low or moderate income. Result: Reduced costs and fees for qualified persons of low or moderate income helps to promote affordable housing and home ownership in our community.

6. Community Action Agency (Part 1 of 2)

19. Discussion and possible action to approve the revisions to the existing El Aguila Drug and Alcohol Policy, pursuant to the new federal DOT drug and alcohol test standards; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: New federal Department of Transportation Drug & Alcohol addendum needed to be approved by Commissioners' court to comply with new federal DOT drug and alcohol test standards, and implemented to the existing El Aguila Drug and Alcohol Policy. Solution: The drug & alcohol addendum was approved by Commissioners Court on April 24, 2018. The existing El Aguila Drug & Alcohol policy was revised and the addendum has been implemented within said policy. Result: To comply with federal DOT test standards and have the current drug and alcohol policy up to date.

Civil Legal Division (Part 1 of 2)

17. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Webb County Purchasing Agent to issue and publish a formal request for qualifications (R.F.Q) from an experienced golf course management company as needed to maintain and operate the day to day operations of the Webb County Casa Blanca Golf Course and Clubhouse facility commencing November 1, 2018, in order to negotiate the terms, management fees, conditions, and/or other matters as needed to enter into a new golf course management agreement, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Webb County Commissioners Court] Issue: The current term of the Webb County Casa Blanca Golf Course Management agreement with Southern Golf Management, LLP., expires on October 31, 2018. Solution: Authorize the Webb County Purchasing Agent to issue and publish a formal request for qualifications (R.F.Q) from an experienced golf course management company to negotiate the terms, management fees, conditions and/or other matters as needed to enter into a new golf course management agreement to maintain and operate the daily operations of the Webb County Casa Blanca Golf Course and clubhouse facility commencing November 1, 2018. Result: Webb County will have a qualified and experienced golf course management company to negotiate the terms, management fees, conditions and/or other matters as needed to enter into a new golf course management agreement to maintain and operate the daily operations of the Webb County Casa Blanca Golf Course and clubhouse facility commencing November 1, 2018.

18. Discussion and possible action to approve a non-financial memorandum of understanding between Webb County and GenCure to allow for and provide tissue recovery services and the use of a surgical suite within the Webb County Medical Examiner’s Office for the recovery of tissues from appropriately identified organ donors, and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents, and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Dr. Corinne Stern, Medical Examiner]

6. Community Action Agency (Part 2 of 2)

19. Discussion and possible action to approve the revisions to the existing El Aguila Drug and Alcohol Policy, pursuant to the new federal DOT drug and alcohol test standards; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: New federal Department of Transportation Drug & Alcohol addendum needed to be approved by Commissioners' court to comply with new federal DOT drug and alcohol test standards, and implemented to the existing El Aguila Drug and Alcohol Policy. Solution: The drug & alcohol addendum was approved by Commissioners Court on April 24, 2018. The existing El Aguila Drug & Alcohol policy was revised and the addendum has been implemented within said policy. Result: To comply with federal DOT test standards and have the current drug and alcohol policy up to date.

7. Purchasing

20. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Request for Qualifications (RFQs) for material testing under the TCDP Contract # 7217491 Pueblo Nuevo Colonia – Street Improvements Project in accordance with the Texas Government Code; Chapter 2254 (Professional and Consulting Services). This action will have no impact on the County’s General Fund Budget. (Funding Source: Texas Department of Agriculture; Account No 3521-7230-001-432001) Issue: Colonia Pueblo Nuevo has streets that are aged and deteriorated, resulting in a potential threat to public safety and frequent maintenance issues. Solution: Webb County shall reconstruct streets to remove a potential threat to public safety and to improve access. Webb County shall reconstruct approximately four thousand linear feet (4,000 l.f.) of street utilizing a six-inch (6”) caliche base, two-inch (2”) HMAC, and all associated appurtenances. Roadway construction shall take place in Colonia Pueblo Nuevo. Result: The performance of the roadway improvements in Colonia Pueblo Nuevo shall remove a potential threat to public safety and improve roadway access for area residents.

21. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for surveying services under the TCDP Contract #7217491 Pueblo Nuevo Colonia – Street Improvements Project in accordance with the Texas Government Code; Chapter 2254 (Professional and Consulting Services). This action will have no impact on the County’s General Fund Budget. (Funding Source: Texas Department of Agriculture; Account No. 3521-7230-001-432001) Issue: Colonia Pueblo Nuevo has streets that are aged and deteriorated, resulting in a potential threat to public safety and frequent maintenance issues. Solution: Webb County shall reconstruct streets to remove a potential threat to public safety and to improve access. Webb County shall reconstruct approximately four thousand linear feet (4,000 l.f.) of street utilizing a six-inch (6”) caliche base, two-inch (2”) HMAC, and all associated appurtenances. Roadway construction shall take place in Colonia Pueblo Nuevo. Result: The performance of the roadway improvements in Colonia Pueblo Nuevo shall remove a potential threat to public safety and improve roadway access for area residents.

Civil Legal Division (Part 2 of 2)

17. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Webb County Purchasing Agent to issue and publish a formal request for qualifications (R.F.Q) from an experienced golf course management company as needed to maintain and operate the day to day operations of the Webb County Casa Blanca Golf Course and Clubhouse facility commencing November 1, 2018, in order to negotiate the terms, management fees, conditions, and/or other matters as needed to enter into a new golf course management agreement, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Webb County Commissioners Court] Issue: The current term of the Webb County Casa Blanca Golf Course Management agreement with Southern Golf Management, LLP., expires on October 31, 2018. Solution: Authorize the Webb County Purchasing Agent to issue and publish a formal request for qualifications (R.F.Q) from an experienced golf course management company to negotiate the terms, management fees, conditions and/or other matters as needed to enter into a new golf course management agreement to maintain and operate the daily operations of the Webb County Casa Blanca Golf Course and clubhouse facility commencing November 1, 2018. Result: Webb County will have a qualified and experienced golf course management company to negotiate the terms, management fees, conditions and/or other matters as needed to enter into a new golf course management agreement to maintain and operate the daily operations of the Webb County Casa Blanca Golf Course and clubhouse facility commencing November 1, 2018.

8. Veteran's Office

22. Status report by David Garza regarding Webb County Veterans Service Office progress within the past six months, including total services provided by both, Veterans Transportation Program and Veterans Office.

9. Honorable Norma Farabough, Tax-Assessor- Collector

23. Discussion and possible action to approve a Resolution for the collection of an additional penalty to defray costs of collection of ad valorem taxes that remain delinquent on July 1, 2018, and all subsequent years, by the attorney contracted to collect for Webb County, and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. Issue: Pursuant to Section 33.07 of the Texas Property Tax Code, official action by the governing body needs to be taken in order to collect attorney's fees for ad valorem taxes that remain delinquent on July 1st. Solution: Approve and sign the resolution. Result: The County will be compliant with state law and be able to impose the additional penalty of attorney's fees.

24. Discussion and possible action to modify the job description of the following Three (3) slots, Slot #0120 - Motor Vehicle Investigation Supervisor, Slot #0127 - Motor Vehicle Supervisor, and Slot #0881 - Records & Reports Supervisor, from "not covered by Civil Service" to "covered by Civil Service," subject to the Webb County Civil Service Commission approval and any applicable guidelines; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: The aforementioned slots are currently not covered by Civil Service. Solution: Approve the change in job descriptions. Result: The aforementioned slots will be covered by Civil Service pending approval from the Webb County Civil Service Commission.

25. Discussion and possible action to rescind action taken by Commissioners Court on March 26, 2018 and April 9, 2018 on the following two (2) items at the request of the Auditors Department, Agenda Item #7207 - "Technique Data Systems Agreement" at a cost of Thirty One Thousand Two Hundred Forty Three Dollars ($31,243.00), and Agenda Item #7262 - "Ricoh Agreement" at a cost of Twenty Three Thousand Seventy Five Dollars and Ninety Cents ($23,075.90); and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: The Auditors Department requested the aforementioned items be rescinded due to improper funding source. Solution: Approve the rescission of the items. Result: The Webb County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office may request allocation of funds on Item #7380.

26. Discussion and possible action to approve the allocation of funds for the following amounts: Thirty One Thousand Two Hundred Forty Three Dollars ($31,243.00) to Technique Data Systems for hardware and software, Twenty Three Thousand Seventy Five Dollars and Ninety Cents ($23,075.90) to Ricoh for software, and Thirteen Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Dollars and Twenty Four Cents ($13,830.24) to SHI for a Microsoft SQL Server Software License, for a total of Sixty Eight Thousand One Hundred Forty Nine Dollars and Fourteen Cents ($68,149.14) all for the financial operation for the Webb County Tax Assessor - Collector's Office. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010] Issue: Previous items were submitted with improper funding sources. Solution: Approve the allocation of funds for these items from operational reserve. Result: The Webb County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office may proceed with acquiring the hardware and software programs to improve the operations of the department.

15. Presentations (Part 1 of 3)

34. Recognition and presentation of plaques to our local nurses for their accomplishments and efforts in the health care system. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

10. Commissioners Court Administrator

27. Discussion and possible action to approve a governmental letter of support for United Med Care Ambulance LLC, for the provision of the adoption of ambulance services to Webb County, Texas; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Jaime Canales, Commissioner Pct. 4]

28. Discussion and possible action to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Lubbock County, Texas, acting through the Regional Public Defender for Capital Cases and Webb County to provide court-appointed counsel for individuals charged with capital murder offenses; and authorizing the civil legal division to review and finalize proposed agreement for fiscal Year 2018-2019, in an amount not to exceed $83,000 annually; and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto.

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

29. Discussion and possible action to approve a donation of two (2) tracts of land from Webb County to the City of Rio Bravo and described as follows; Situated in Webb County, Texas and being to wit; “The Surface Estate Only” of Lots 89 & 90, Block 1, Rio Bravo Annex Subdivision, a subdivision of Webb County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 9, Page 24, Plat Records of Webb County, Texas, located in the City of Rio Bravo, Texas, for the public purpose of constructing a public park on the property being donated and the adjacent property already owned by the City of Rio Bravo; together with a Deed restriction limiting the use of the property for “public purpose uses only” and a reversionary right to be retained and reserved in the Deed from Webb County in the event that said property is not used for the public purpose intended, and authorizing the Webb County Civil Legal Division to prepare and finalize the documents necessary to complete this donation of property; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Co-Sponsored by Tano Tijerina, County Judge]

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

30. Discussion and possible action to accept a donation in the amount of $1,250.00 from Medina Electric Cooperative, Inc. for the Bruni Community Center to benefit programs and activities sponsored by the center. Funds to be deposited into Bruni Community Center's Goods for Public Events, Account #1001-6240-001-461003. Funds to remain in said account until completely exhausted.

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

31. Discussion and possible action to nominate and seek court approval of a qualified Precinct 4 candidate to fill the vacancy on the Webb County-City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority (RMA); and any other matters incident thereto.

15. Presentations (Part 2 of 3)

35. Discussion and possible action to proclaim the month of May, 2018 as Elder Abuse Prevention Month. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

37. Communications (Part 1 of 2)

Closed Session/Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)

32. Status report by outside counsel with discussion and possible action regarding the Laredo Exposition Center and issues concerning the license with Laredo International Fair and Exposition, Inc. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)] [Co-Sponsored by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge and Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2]

33. Status report by outside counsel with discussion and possible action regarding case entitled Cynthia Mares v. Webb County, Texas, Cause No. 2016-CVQ-02952-D2, in the 111th Judicial District Court of Webb County, Texas. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)]

15. Presentations (Part 3 of 3)

36. Discussion and possible action to proclaim the week of May 14-18 as Juror Appreciation Week, in accordance with Senate Bill No. 565, Section 662.155. Jury Appreciation Week is in recognition of the outstanding and important contributions made by Texas citizens who serve as jurors. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

Closed Session/Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)

32. Status report by outside counsel with discussion and possible action regarding the Laredo Exposition Center and issues concerning the license with Laredo International Fair and Exposition, Inc. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)] [Co-Sponsored by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge and Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2]

33. Status report by outside counsel with discussion and possible action regarding case entitled Cynthia Mares v. Webb County, Texas, Cause No. 2016-CVQ-02952-D2, in the 111th Judicial District Court of Webb County, Texas. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)]

Items 37 (Part 2 of 2) & 38

37. Communications

38. Adjourn

May 14, 2018 Commissioners Court Meeting

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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 MAY 14, 2018 9:00 a.m.

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. Discussion and possible action for Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Reports (Treasurer, Human Resources, Tax Assessor-Collector); and any other matters incident thereto.

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. Auditor

6. Civil Legal Division

7. Community Action Agency

8. Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

9. Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

10. Economic Development

11. Human Resources

12. Juvenile Probation Department

13. Purchasing

14. Water Utilities

15. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

16. Honorable Norma Farabough, Tax-Assessor- Collector

c. Discussion and possible action by the Webb County Commissioners Court authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute an Order approving, authorizing and directing the Webb County Clerk to waive the payment of recording fees for filing of real property documents and records in order to assist qualified persons of low or moderate income who are selected to participate in the Webb County Community Action Agency Self-Help Center Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Loan Program only, as per Texas Local Govt. Code Section 118.0135 (a) & (b), and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Javier Ramirez, Community Action Agency (C.A.A.) Director] Issue: The high cost and financial burden of real property document recording fees can be an obstacle to affordable home ownership for qualified persons of low or moderate income who have been selected to participate in the Webb County Community Action Agency Self-Help Center Housing Rehabilitation/Reconstruction Loan Program only. Solution: Approve a waiver of recording/filing fees for real property records as authorized by Texas Local Govt. Code Section 118.0135 for qualified persons of low or moderate income. Result: Reduced costs and fees for qualified persons of low or moderate income helps to promote affordable housing and home ownership in our community.

6. Community Action Agency (Part 1 of 2)

19. Discussion and possible action to approve the revisions to the existing El Aguila Drug and Alcohol Policy, pursuant to the new federal DOT drug and alcohol test standards; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: New federal Department of Transportation Drug & Alcohol addendum needed to be approved by Commissioners' court to comply with new federal DOT drug and alcohol test standards, and implemented to the existing El Aguila Drug and Alcohol Policy. Solution: The drug & alcohol addendum was approved by Commissioners Court on April 24, 2018. The existing El Aguila Drug & Alcohol policy was revised and the addendum has been implemented within said policy. Result: To comply with federal DOT test standards and have the current drug and alcohol policy up to date.

Civil Legal Division (Part 1 of 2)

17. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Webb County Purchasing Agent to issue and publish a formal request for qualifications (R.F.Q) from an experienced golf course management company as needed to maintain and operate the day to day operations of the Webb County Casa Blanca Golf Course and Clubhouse facility commencing November 1, 2018, in order to negotiate the terms, management fees, conditions, and/or other matters as needed to enter into a new golf course management agreement, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Webb County Commissioners Court] Issue: The current term of the Webb County Casa Blanca Golf Course Management agreement with Southern Golf Management, LLP., expires on October 31, 2018. Solution: Authorize the Webb County Purchasing Agent to issue and publish a formal request for qualifications (R.F.Q) from an experienced golf course management company to negotiate the terms, management fees, conditions and/or other matters as needed to enter into a new golf course management agreement to maintain and operate the daily operations of the Webb County Casa Blanca Golf Course and clubhouse facility commencing November 1, 2018. Result: Webb County will have a qualified and experienced golf course management company to negotiate the terms, management fees, conditions and/or other matters as needed to enter into a new golf course management agreement to maintain and operate the daily operations of the Webb County Casa Blanca Golf Course and clubhouse facility commencing November 1, 2018.

18. Discussion and possible action to approve a non-financial memorandum of understanding between Webb County and GenCure to allow for and provide tissue recovery services and the use of a surgical suite within the Webb County Medical Examiner’s Office for the recovery of tissues from appropriately identified organ donors, and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents, and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Dr. Corinne Stern, Medical Examiner]

6. Community Action Agency (Part 2 of 2)

19. Discussion and possible action to approve the revisions to the existing El Aguila Drug and Alcohol Policy, pursuant to the new federal DOT drug and alcohol test standards; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: New federal Department of Transportation Drug & Alcohol addendum needed to be approved by Commissioners' court to comply with new federal DOT drug and alcohol test standards, and implemented to the existing El Aguila Drug and Alcohol Policy. Solution: The drug & alcohol addendum was approved by Commissioners Court on April 24, 2018. The existing El Aguila Drug & Alcohol policy was revised and the addendum has been implemented within said policy. Result: To comply with federal DOT test standards and have the current drug and alcohol policy up to date.

7. Purchasing

20. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Request for Qualifications (RFQs) for material testing under the TCDP Contract # 7217491 Pueblo Nuevo Colonia – Street Improvements Project in accordance with the Texas Government Code; Chapter 2254 (Professional and Consulting Services). This action will have no impact on the County’s General Fund Budget. (Funding Source: Texas Department of Agriculture; Account No 3521-7230-001-432001) Issue: Colonia Pueblo Nuevo has streets that are aged and deteriorated, resulting in a potential threat to public safety and frequent maintenance issues. Solution: Webb County shall reconstruct streets to remove a potential threat to public safety and to improve access. Webb County shall reconstruct approximately four thousand linear feet (4,000 l.f.) of street utilizing a six-inch (6”) caliche base, two-inch (2”) HMAC, and all associated appurtenances. Roadway construction shall take place in Colonia Pueblo Nuevo. Result: The performance of the roadway improvements in Colonia Pueblo Nuevo shall remove a potential threat to public safety and improve roadway access for area residents.

21. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for surveying services under the TCDP Contract #7217491 Pueblo Nuevo Colonia – Street Improvements Project in accordance with the Texas Government Code; Chapter 2254 (Professional and Consulting Services). This action will have no impact on the County’s General Fund Budget. (Funding Source: Texas Department of Agriculture; Account No. 3521-7230-001-432001) Issue: Colonia Pueblo Nuevo has streets that are aged and deteriorated, resulting in a potential threat to public safety and frequent maintenance issues. Solution: Webb County shall reconstruct streets to remove a potential threat to public safety and to improve access. Webb County shall reconstruct approximately four thousand linear feet (4,000 l.f.) of street utilizing a six-inch (6”) caliche base, two-inch (2”) HMAC, and all associated appurtenances. Roadway construction shall take place in Colonia Pueblo Nuevo. Result: The performance of the roadway improvements in Colonia Pueblo Nuevo shall remove a potential threat to public safety and improve roadway access for area residents.

Civil Legal Division (Part 2 of 2)

17. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Webb County Purchasing Agent to issue and publish a formal request for qualifications (R.F.Q) from an experienced golf course management company as needed to maintain and operate the day to day operations of the Webb County Casa Blanca Golf Course and Clubhouse facility commencing November 1, 2018, in order to negotiate the terms, management fees, conditions, and/or other matters as needed to enter into a new golf course management agreement, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Webb County Commissioners Court] Issue: The current term of the Webb County Casa Blanca Golf Course Management agreement with Southern Golf Management, LLP., expires on October 31, 2018. Solution: Authorize the Webb County Purchasing Agent to issue and publish a formal request for qualifications (R.F.Q) from an experienced golf course management company to negotiate the terms, management fees, conditions and/or other matters as needed to enter into a new golf course management agreement to maintain and operate the daily operations of the Webb County Casa Blanca Golf Course and clubhouse facility commencing November 1, 2018. Result: Webb County will have a qualified and experienced golf course management company to negotiate the terms, management fees, conditions and/or other matters as needed to enter into a new golf course management agreement to maintain and operate the daily operations of the Webb County Casa Blanca Golf Course and clubhouse facility commencing November 1, 2018.

8. Veteran's Office

22. Status report by David Garza regarding Webb County Veterans Service Office progress within the past six months, including total services provided by both, Veterans Transportation Program and Veterans Office.

9. Honorable Norma Farabough, Tax-Assessor- Collector

23. Discussion and possible action to approve a Resolution for the collection of an additional penalty to defray costs of collection of ad valorem taxes that remain delinquent on July 1, 2018, and all subsequent years, by the attorney contracted to collect for Webb County, and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. Issue: Pursuant to Section 33.07 of the Texas Property Tax Code, official action by the governing body needs to be taken in order to collect attorney's fees for ad valorem taxes that remain delinquent on July 1st. Solution: Approve and sign the resolution. Result: The County will be compliant with state law and be able to impose the additional penalty of attorney's fees.

24. Discussion and possible action to modify the job description of the following Three (3) slots, Slot #0120 - Motor Vehicle Investigation Supervisor, Slot #0127 - Motor Vehicle Supervisor, and Slot #0881 - Records & Reports Supervisor, from "not covered by Civil Service" to "covered by Civil Service," subject to the Webb County Civil Service Commission approval and any applicable guidelines; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: The aforementioned slots are currently not covered by Civil Service. Solution: Approve the change in job descriptions. Result: The aforementioned slots will be covered by Civil Service pending approval from the Webb County Civil Service Commission.

25. Discussion and possible action to rescind action taken by Commissioners Court on March 26, 2018 and April 9, 2018 on the following two (2) items at the request of the Auditors Department, Agenda Item #7207 - "Technique Data Systems Agreement" at a cost of Thirty One Thousand Two Hundred Forty Three Dollars ($31,243.00), and Agenda Item #7262 - "Ricoh Agreement" at a cost of Twenty Three Thousand Seventy Five Dollars and Ninety Cents ($23,075.90); and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: The Auditors Department requested the aforementioned items be rescinded due to improper funding source. Solution: Approve the rescission of the items. Result: The Webb County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office may request allocation of funds on Item #7380.

26. Discussion and possible action to approve the allocation of funds for the following amounts: Thirty One Thousand Two Hundred Forty Three Dollars ($31,243.00) to Technique Data Systems for hardware and software, Twenty Three Thousand Seventy Five Dollars and Ninety Cents ($23,075.90) to Ricoh for software, and Thirteen Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Dollars and Twenty Four Cents ($13,830.24) to SHI for a Microsoft SQL Server Software License, for a total of Sixty Eight Thousand One Hundred Forty Nine Dollars and Fourteen Cents ($68,149.14) all for the financial operation for the Webb County Tax Assessor - Collector's Office. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010] Issue: Previous items were submitted with improper funding sources. Solution: Approve the allocation of funds for these items from operational reserve. Result: The Webb County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office may proceed with acquiring the hardware and software programs to improve the operations of the department.

15. Presentations (Part 1 of 3)

34. Recognition and presentation of plaques to our local nurses for their accomplishments and efforts in the health care system. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

10. Commissioners Court Administrator

27. Discussion and possible action to approve a governmental letter of support for United Med Care Ambulance LLC, for the provision of the adoption of ambulance services to Webb County, Texas; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Jaime Canales, Commissioner Pct. 4]

28. Discussion and possible action to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Lubbock County, Texas, acting through the Regional Public Defender for Capital Cases and Webb County to provide court-appointed counsel for individuals charged with capital murder offenses; and authorizing the civil legal division to review and finalize proposed agreement for fiscal Year 2018-2019, in an amount not to exceed $83,000 annually; and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto.

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

29. Discussion and possible action to approve a donation of two (2) tracts of land from Webb County to the City of Rio Bravo and described as follows; Situated in Webb County, Texas and being to wit; “The Surface Estate Only” of Lots 89 & 90, Block 1, Rio Bravo Annex Subdivision, a subdivision of Webb County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 9, Page 24, Plat Records of Webb County, Texas, located in the City of Rio Bravo, Texas, for the public purpose of constructing a public park on the property being donated and the adjacent property already owned by the City of Rio Bravo; together with a Deed restriction limiting the use of the property for “public purpose uses only” and a reversionary right to be retained and reserved in the Deed from Webb County in the event that said property is not used for the public purpose intended, and authorizing the Webb County Civil Legal Division to prepare and finalize the documents necessary to complete this donation of property; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Co-Sponsored by Tano Tijerina, County Judge]

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

30. Discussion and possible action to accept a donation in the amount of $1,250.00 from Medina Electric Cooperative, Inc. for the Bruni Community Center to benefit programs and activities sponsored by the center. Funds to be deposited into Bruni Community Center's Goods for Public Events, Account #1001-6240-001-461003. Funds to remain in said account until completely exhausted.

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

31. Discussion and possible action to nominate and seek court approval of a qualified Precinct 4 candidate to fill the vacancy on the Webb County-City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority (RMA); and any other matters incident thereto.

15. Presentations (Part 2 of 3)

35. Discussion and possible action to proclaim the month of May, 2018 as Elder Abuse Prevention Month. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

37. Communications (Part 1 of 2)

Closed Session/Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)

32. Status report by outside counsel with discussion and possible action regarding the Laredo Exposition Center and issues concerning the license with Laredo International Fair and Exposition, Inc. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)] [Co-Sponsored by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge and Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2]

33. Status report by outside counsel with discussion and possible action regarding case entitled Cynthia Mares v. Webb County, Texas, Cause No. 2016-CVQ-02952-D2, in the 111th Judicial District Court of Webb County, Texas. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)]

15. Presentations (Part 3 of 3)

36. Discussion and possible action to proclaim the week of May 14-18 as Juror Appreciation Week, in accordance with Senate Bill No. 565, Section 662.155. Jury Appreciation Week is in recognition of the outstanding and important contributions made by Texas citizens who serve as jurors. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

Closed Session/Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)

32. Status report by outside counsel with discussion and possible action regarding the Laredo Exposition Center and issues concerning the license with Laredo International Fair and Exposition, Inc. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)] [Co-Sponsored by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge and Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2]

33. Status report by outside counsel with discussion and possible action regarding case entitled Cynthia Mares v. Webb County, Texas, Cause No. 2016-CVQ-02952-D2, in the 111th Judicial District Court of Webb County, Texas. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)]

Items 37 (Part 2 of 2) & 38

37. Communications

38. Adjourn

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 MAY 14, 2018 9:00 a.m.

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation

3. Discussion and possible action for Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Reports (Treasurer, Human Resources, Tax Assessor-Collector); and any other matters incident thereto.

5. Auditor

6. Civil Legal Division

7. Community Action Agency

8. Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

9. Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

10. Economic Development

11. Human Resources

12. Juvenile Probation Department

13. Purchasing

14. Water Utilities

15. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

16. Honorable Norma Farabough, Tax-Assessor- Collector

22. Status report by David Garza regarding Webb County Veterans Service Office progress within the past six months, including total services provided by both, Veterans Transportation Program and Veterans Office.

34. Recognition and presentation of plaques to our local nurses for their accomplishments and efforts in the health care system. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

27. Discussion and possible action to approve a governmental letter of support for United Med Care Ambulance LLC, for the provision of the adoption of ambulance services to Webb County, Texas; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Jaime Canales, Commissioner Pct. 4]

31. Discussion and possible action to nominate and seek court approval of a qualified Precinct 4 candidate to fill the vacancy on the Webb County-City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority (RMA); and any other matters incident thereto.

35. Discussion and possible action to proclaim the month of May, 2018 as Elder Abuse Prevention Month. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

37. Communications

38. Adjourn

May 14, 2018 Commissioners Court Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 MAY 14, 2018 9:00 a.m.

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation

3. Discussion and possible action for Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Reports (Treasurer, Human Resources, Tax Assessor-Collector); and any other matters incident thereto.

5. Auditor

6. Civil Legal Division

7. Community Action Agency

8. Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

9. Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

10. Economic Development

11. Human Resources

12. Juvenile Probation Department

13. Purchasing

14. Water Utilities

15. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

16. Honorable Norma Farabough, Tax-Assessor- Collector

22. Status report by David Garza regarding Webb County Veterans Service Office progress within the past six months, including total services provided by both, Veterans Transportation Program and Veterans Office.

34. Recognition and presentation of plaques to our local nurses for their accomplishments and efforts in the health care system. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

27. Discussion and possible action to approve a governmental letter of support for United Med Care Ambulance LLC, for the provision of the adoption of ambulance services to Webb County, Texas; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Jaime Canales, Commissioner Pct. 4]

31. Discussion and possible action to nominate and seek court approval of a qualified Precinct 4 candidate to fill the vacancy on the Webb County-City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority (RMA); and any other matters incident thereto.

35. Discussion and possible action to proclaim the month of May, 2018 as Elder Abuse Prevention Month. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

37. Communications

38. Adjourn

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