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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2019 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 (Auditor, Treasurer, Human Resources, Risk Management, 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

31. 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, 2019 through September 30, 2020 and approve payment to South Texas Development Council for membership dues in the amount of $2,291.60 for the period covering October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1020-001-46410 (Dues & Membership)]

6. Budget Officers

7. Casa Blanca Golf Course

8. Civil Legal Division

9. Commissioners Court Administrator

10. Economic Development

11. Fire Suppression & EMS Services

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

13. Planning & Physical Development

14. Purchasing

Risk Management

15. Veteran's Service Office

5. Honorable Salvador Johnson, Justice of the Peace Pct. 3

16. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to secure competitive price quotation to replace old furniture in Judge Johnson's office in the amount not to exceed $9,000.00 in accordance with the Webb County Purchasing policy manual rules and regulations, and to further authorize the transfer of funds in the total amount of $9,000.00 from Account #3015-1280-001-470000 (Capital Outlay) in the amount of $7,737 and Account #3015-1010-001-470000 (Capital Outlay) in the amount of $1,263 to Account #3015-1010-001-460105 (Minor tools & Apparatus). [Sponsored by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1] Issue: Judge Johnson is in need of new furniture. Furniture is 20 years old. Solution: Secure Commissioner Court approval to seek competitive pricing and issue the necessary purchase order for new furniture. Result: Monies transferred to account that is short in funding to cover the cost of new furniture.

6. Human Resources

17. Discussion and possible action to assess available office space in the Webb County Administration building for the possibility of providing additional office space to other County Departments; with additional action to designate any new office arrangement; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: Human Resources is in need of additional office space to accommodate Payroll within the HR work area in an effort to increase efficiency and enhance the possibility of cross training. The Human Resource Department will be more functional with this enhancement of better access to cross training. Solution: Identify additional office space in other county departments within Administration building to relocate or assign certain departments. Result: Ensure efficiency of county services for employees and the general public.

7. Civil Legal Division

18. Discussion and possible action to enter into an Engineering Services Contract with Sherfey Engineering Company, L.L.C. for right-of-way schematic, platting, design, staking and construction administration for the Wormser Road Realignment Project in the amount of THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($358,000.00); authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any matters incident thereto. [County Transportation Infrastructure Fund #3720-7230-001-47000]

19. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Five (5) year (December 1, 2019 through December 1, 2023) Lease/Purchase agreement with Insight Public Sector, Inc./ Key Government Finance Inc. for various hardware/software equipment at an annual cost of Two Hundred Fifteen Thousand Eighty-Six Dollars and Ninety-Five Cents ($215,086.95) and a total cost of One Million Seventy Five Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Five Dollars and Thirty One Cents ($1,075,434.75), pursuant to Sections 271.001 and 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing Program (Contract No. DIR-TSO-4167); subject to annual budget appropriation and further authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rafael Pena, Director, Information Technology, Account #1001-1130-001-470000 (Capital Outlay)]

8. Engineer

20. Discussion and possible action to approve Dannenbaum Engineering Company's Supplemental No. 1 to the Main Contract and Supplemental Work Authorization No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Hachar-Reuthinger Road Extension Project. Total hours have changed, however, the total fees did not change. All other provisions of the Main Contract are unchanged and remain in full force and effect, contingent on the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) approval and; any other matters incident thereto and; have the Webb County Judge sign all relevant documents. [Account #3721-7230-001-432001 (Professional Services)] Issue: Attachment E2 Summary of fee schedule for Phase I (Advance Project Development Services) Supporting Lump Sum Calculations-reflect a decrease in basic and special services on the prime, Dannenbaum Engineering Company and an increase on Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) for Ama Terra Environmental, Inc. Solution: Approval of Supplemental and Work Authorization. Result: Reflect changes and proceed with processing of future invoices.

9. Pre-Trial Services

21. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers): Acct. Number Acct. Name Request Current End Bal. From: 3015-1320-001-470000-050 Capital Outlay $16,607 $16,607 $0.00 3015-6170-001-470000 Capital Outlay $150 $150.00 $0.00 To: 3015-1010-001-460105 Minor Tools & Apparatus $16,757 $0.00 $16,757.00 Issue: Our Dell tablets assigned to staff have exceeded the available warranty are experiencing Mother Board malfunctions. The recommendation from the I.T. department and from a local independent computer service technician determine that the units need to be replaced. These tablets are an essential part of our departments daily operations. Solution: On or about September 23, 2019, commissioners court approved the purchase of 7 Microsoft Surface Pro 6 tablets, software and licenses. No funding source was mentioned or recommended for the purchase. Result: Approving the transfer of funds will allow the purchase of the tablets for our staff to be efficiently more productive in the daily operations of the office and in the court room without having the constant delays with a tablet not suitable to handle the judicial Odyssey software.

10. Purchasing

22. Discussion and possible action to accept the rankings and award RFQ 2019-021 "Architectural Services for a Detoxification Facility” to the highest ranking firm Redline Architecture LLC; and to further authorize the Civil/Legal Department to negotiate the terms and conditions of agreement and all professional service fees applicable. Company Name Ranking CLK Architects & Associates 3 JHS Architect Inc. 5 Redline Architecture LLC 1 Sam Garcia Architect 6 Sepulveda Associates Architects Inc. 2 SLAY Architecture 4 Issue: Commissioners Court authorized the advertisement to solicit professional architectural services for renovations to the former juvenile detention center located at 1300 Chicago St. Laredo, TX for the purpose of establishing an adult detox center. Solution: Accept the rankings and approve the highest ranking firm Redline Architecture LLC. Result: Legal staff will have the authorization to initiate negotiations with awarded firm.

Road & Bridge

23. Discussion and possible action to allocate additional funding for the Las Lomas drainage project in the amount of $75,800 to continue work and leasing of equipment for the next Ninety (90) days; and any other matters incident thereto. [Funding - Bond Series] Issue: The funding for this project is almost depleted. Solution: To transfer funds in to the bond account for the Las Lomas drainage project. Result: To allow the Road & Bridge Dept. to continue working for the next three months.

12. Honorable Rosie Cuellar, Tax-Assessor- Collector

24. Report to notify Commissioners Court that Tax Assessor-Collector Rosie Cuellar has complied with her Continuing Education requirements as mandated by Texas Property Tax Code 6.231.

Budget Officers (Part 1 of 2)

25. Discussion and possible action to authorize the distribution of funds to United Independent School District, Laredo Independent School District and Webb Consolidated School District in the amount of $2,601,784.05 from the reserve fund balance of the Webb County School Lands that is to be distributed on a Scholastic Basis; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Webb County Auditor; Funds #5100 and #5200 (Permanent Available School Funds)] Percent Acct. Number Acct. Name Fund 5100 Fund 5200 Total 32.10% xxxx-8010-001-480001 LISD $330.43 $834,842.25 $835,172.68 67.50% xxxx-8010-001-480002 UISD $694.84 $1,755,509.40 $1,756,204.23 0.40% xxxx-8010-001-480003 Webb CISD $4.12 $10,403.02 $10,407.14

14. Commissioners Court Administrator

26. Discussion and possible action to retain all or a portion of Three Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Fifty One Dollars and Three Cents ($346,251.03) of Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) funds, which represents funds accumulated by the Housing Authority of the City of Laredo from 2008-2019 and not distributed to the County or enter into an Interlocal Government Agreement (Chapter 791 Texas Government Code) with the Housing Authority to allow the Housing Authority to retain all or a portion of the funds to, either directly or through one of the Local Authority’s non-profit instrumentalities, provide affordable housing, including development, acquisition, and construction, BiblioTech digital library services and similar projects serving low-to-moderate income families, and/or other related services by LHA and any matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents.

Budget Officers (Part 2 of 2)

25. Discussion and possible action to authorize the distribution of funds to United Independent School District, Laredo Independent School District and Webb Consolidated School District in the amount of $2,601,784.05 from the reserve fund balance of the Webb County School Lands that is to be distributed on a Scholastic Basis; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Webb County Auditor; Funds #5100 and #5200 (Permanent Available School Funds)] Percent Acct. Number Acct. Name Fund 5100 Fund 5200 Total 32.10% xxxx-8010-001-480001 LISD $330.43 $834,842.25 $835,172.68 67.50% xxxx-8010-001-480002 UISD $694.84 $1,755,509.40 $1,756,204.23 0.40% xxxx-8010-001-480003 Webb CISD $4.12 $10,403.02 $10,407.14

15. Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

27. Discussion and possible action to adopt a Resolution supporting the designation of the extension of Interstate 27 as a Future Interstate in Texas, and authorizing the County Judge to sign the Resolution and any other matters incident thereto.

28. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Requests for Proposals (RFP's) for the rehabilitation and/or remodeling of the Quad City Fire Station located in Bruni, Texas; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Fire & EMS Chief Ricardo Rangel]

29. Discussion and possible action to appoint Ms. Lupita Zepeda to replace Ms. Julie Bazan to the Border Region MHMR Community Center d/b/a Border Region Behavioral Health Center Board of Trustees for the unexpired term.

30. Discussion and possible action to appoint a county representative to the Laredo Cultural District. As authorized by H.B. 2208 of the 79th Legislature, the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) can designate cultural districts in cities across Texas. Cultural districts are special zones that harness the power of cultural resources to stimulate economic development and community revitalization.

17. Presentations (Part 1 of 2)

33. Presentation by Dan King from Bordas Renewable Energy, LLC regarding energy projects in Webb County; with discussion and possible action for possible tax abatement and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Tano Tijerina, County Judge]

16. Closed Session/Executive Session

32. Discussion and possible action to approve the settlement of Rolando Elizalde v. Progressive County Mutual Insurance Agency, with Webb County as Intervenor, in the amount of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) and any other matters 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 litigation)] [Requested by Civil Legal Division]

17. Presentations (Part 2 of 2)

34. Presentation by Enrique Marks from the United State Marine Corps Reserve to invite the Commissioners Court and County Departments to partake in the Toys for Tots initiative with possible action to place a toy donation box at county buildings/departments; and any other matters incident thereto. The Marine Corp distributes toys to the less fortunate children across the country in hopes to make the holidays brighter for many families. [Requested by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

35. Communications

36. Adjourn

Nov 12, 2019 Commissioners Court Meeting

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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2019 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 (Auditor, Treasurer, Human Resources, Risk Management, 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

31. 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, 2019 through September 30, 2020 and approve payment to South Texas Development Council for membership dues in the amount of $2,291.60 for the period covering October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1020-001-46410 (Dues & Membership)]

6. Budget Officers

7. Casa Blanca Golf Course

8. Civil Legal Division

9. Commissioners Court Administrator

10. Economic Development

11. Fire Suppression & EMS Services

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

13. Planning & Physical Development

14. Purchasing

Risk Management

15. Veteran's Service Office

5. Honorable Salvador Johnson, Justice of the Peace Pct. 3

16. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to secure competitive price quotation to replace old furniture in Judge Johnson's office in the amount not to exceed $9,000.00 in accordance with the Webb County Purchasing policy manual rules and regulations, and to further authorize the transfer of funds in the total amount of $9,000.00 from Account #3015-1280-001-470000 (Capital Outlay) in the amount of $7,737 and Account #3015-1010-001-470000 (Capital Outlay) in the amount of $1,263 to Account #3015-1010-001-460105 (Minor tools & Apparatus). [Sponsored by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1] Issue: Judge Johnson is in need of new furniture. Furniture is 20 years old. Solution: Secure Commissioner Court approval to seek competitive pricing and issue the necessary purchase order for new furniture. Result: Monies transferred to account that is short in funding to cover the cost of new furniture.

6. Human Resources

17. Discussion and possible action to assess available office space in the Webb County Administration building for the possibility of providing additional office space to other County Departments; with additional action to designate any new office arrangement; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: Human Resources is in need of additional office space to accommodate Payroll within the HR work area in an effort to increase efficiency and enhance the possibility of cross training. The Human Resource Department will be more functional with this enhancement of better access to cross training. Solution: Identify additional office space in other county departments within Administration building to relocate or assign certain departments. Result: Ensure efficiency of county services for employees and the general public.

7. Civil Legal Division

18. Discussion and possible action to enter into an Engineering Services Contract with Sherfey Engineering Company, L.L.C. for right-of-way schematic, platting, design, staking and construction administration for the Wormser Road Realignment Project in the amount of THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($358,000.00); authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any matters incident thereto. [County Transportation Infrastructure Fund #3720-7230-001-47000]

19. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Five (5) year (December 1, 2019 through December 1, 2023) Lease/Purchase agreement with Insight Public Sector, Inc./ Key Government Finance Inc. for various hardware/software equipment at an annual cost of Two Hundred Fifteen Thousand Eighty-Six Dollars and Ninety-Five Cents ($215,086.95) and a total cost of One Million Seventy Five Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Five Dollars and Thirty One Cents ($1,075,434.75), pursuant to Sections 271.001 and 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing Program (Contract No. DIR-TSO-4167); subject to annual budget appropriation and further authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rafael Pena, Director, Information Technology, Account #1001-1130-001-470000 (Capital Outlay)]

8. Engineer

20. Discussion and possible action to approve Dannenbaum Engineering Company's Supplemental No. 1 to the Main Contract and Supplemental Work Authorization No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Hachar-Reuthinger Road Extension Project. Total hours have changed, however, the total fees did not change. All other provisions of the Main Contract are unchanged and remain in full force and effect, contingent on the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) approval and; any other matters incident thereto and; have the Webb County Judge sign all relevant documents. [Account #3721-7230-001-432001 (Professional Services)] Issue: Attachment E2 Summary of fee schedule for Phase I (Advance Project Development Services) Supporting Lump Sum Calculations-reflect a decrease in basic and special services on the prime, Dannenbaum Engineering Company and an increase on Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) for Ama Terra Environmental, Inc. Solution: Approval of Supplemental and Work Authorization. Result: Reflect changes and proceed with processing of future invoices.

9. Pre-Trial Services

21. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers): Acct. Number Acct. Name Request Current End Bal. From: 3015-1320-001-470000-050 Capital Outlay $16,607 $16,607 $0.00 3015-6170-001-470000 Capital Outlay $150 $150.00 $0.00 To: 3015-1010-001-460105 Minor Tools & Apparatus $16,757 $0.00 $16,757.00 Issue: Our Dell tablets assigned to staff have exceeded the available warranty are experiencing Mother Board malfunctions. The recommendation from the I.T. department and from a local independent computer service technician determine that the units need to be replaced. These tablets are an essential part of our departments daily operations. Solution: On or about September 23, 2019, commissioners court approved the purchase of 7 Microsoft Surface Pro 6 tablets, software and licenses. No funding source was mentioned or recommended for the purchase. Result: Approving the transfer of funds will allow the purchase of the tablets for our staff to be efficiently more productive in the daily operations of the office and in the court room without having the constant delays with a tablet not suitable to handle the judicial Odyssey software.

10. Purchasing

22. Discussion and possible action to accept the rankings and award RFQ 2019-021 "Architectural Services for a Detoxification Facility” to the highest ranking firm Redline Architecture LLC; and to further authorize the Civil/Legal Department to negotiate the terms and conditions of agreement and all professional service fees applicable. Company Name Ranking CLK Architects & Associates 3 JHS Architect Inc. 5 Redline Architecture LLC 1 Sam Garcia Architect 6 Sepulveda Associates Architects Inc. 2 SLAY Architecture 4 Issue: Commissioners Court authorized the advertisement to solicit professional architectural services for renovations to the former juvenile detention center located at 1300 Chicago St. Laredo, TX for the purpose of establishing an adult detox center. Solution: Accept the rankings and approve the highest ranking firm Redline Architecture LLC. Result: Legal staff will have the authorization to initiate negotiations with awarded firm.

Road & Bridge

23. Discussion and possible action to allocate additional funding for the Las Lomas drainage project in the amount of $75,800 to continue work and leasing of equipment for the next Ninety (90) days; and any other matters incident thereto. [Funding - Bond Series] Issue: The funding for this project is almost depleted. Solution: To transfer funds in to the bond account for the Las Lomas drainage project. Result: To allow the Road & Bridge Dept. to continue working for the next three months.

12. Honorable Rosie Cuellar, Tax-Assessor- Collector

24. Report to notify Commissioners Court that Tax Assessor-Collector Rosie Cuellar has complied with her Continuing Education requirements as mandated by Texas Property Tax Code 6.231.

Budget Officers (Part 1 of 2)

25. Discussion and possible action to authorize the distribution of funds to United Independent School District, Laredo Independent School District and Webb Consolidated School District in the amount of $2,601,784.05 from the reserve fund balance of the Webb County School Lands that is to be distributed on a Scholastic Basis; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Webb County Auditor; Funds #5100 and #5200 (Permanent Available School Funds)] Percent Acct. Number Acct. Name Fund 5100 Fund 5200 Total 32.10% xxxx-8010-001-480001 LISD $330.43 $834,842.25 $835,172.68 67.50% xxxx-8010-001-480002 UISD $694.84 $1,755,509.40 $1,756,204.23 0.40% xxxx-8010-001-480003 Webb CISD $4.12 $10,403.02 $10,407.14

14. Commissioners Court Administrator

26. Discussion and possible action to retain all or a portion of Three Hundred Forty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Fifty One Dollars and Three Cents ($346,251.03) of Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) funds, which represents funds accumulated by the Housing Authority of the City of Laredo from 2008-2019 and not distributed to the County or enter into an Interlocal Government Agreement (Chapter 791 Texas Government Code) with the Housing Authority to allow the Housing Authority to retain all or a portion of the funds to, either directly or through one of the Local Authority’s non-profit instrumentalities, provide affordable housing, including development, acquisition, and construction, BiblioTech digital library services and similar projects serving low-to-moderate income families, and/or other related services by LHA and any matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents.

Budget Officers (Part 2 of 2)

25. Discussion and possible action to authorize the distribution of funds to United Independent School District, Laredo Independent School District and Webb Consolidated School District in the amount of $2,601,784.05 from the reserve fund balance of the Webb County School Lands that is to be distributed on a Scholastic Basis; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Webb County Auditor; Funds #5100 and #5200 (Permanent Available School Funds)] Percent Acct. Number Acct. Name Fund 5100 Fund 5200 Total 32.10% xxxx-8010-001-480001 LISD $330.43 $834,842.25 $835,172.68 67.50% xxxx-8010-001-480002 UISD $694.84 $1,755,509.40 $1,756,204.23 0.40% xxxx-8010-001-480003 Webb CISD $4.12 $10,403.02 $10,407.14

15. Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

27. Discussion and possible action to adopt a Resolution supporting the designation of the extension of Interstate 27 as a Future Interstate in Texas, and authorizing the County Judge to sign the Resolution and any other matters incident thereto.

28. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Requests for Proposals (RFP's) for the rehabilitation and/or remodeling of the Quad City Fire Station located in Bruni, Texas; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Fire & EMS Chief Ricardo Rangel]

29. Discussion and possible action to appoint Ms. Lupita Zepeda to replace Ms. Julie Bazan to the Border Region MHMR Community Center d/b/a Border Region Behavioral Health Center Board of Trustees for the unexpired term.

30. Discussion and possible action to appoint a county representative to the Laredo Cultural District. As authorized by H.B. 2208 of the 79th Legislature, the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) can designate cultural districts in cities across Texas. Cultural districts are special zones that harness the power of cultural resources to stimulate economic development and community revitalization.

17. Presentations (Part 1 of 2)

33. Presentation by Dan King from Bordas Renewable Energy, LLC regarding energy projects in Webb County; with discussion and possible action for possible tax abatement and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Tano Tijerina, County Judge]

16. Closed Session/Executive Session

32. Discussion and possible action to approve the settlement of Rolando Elizalde v. Progressive County Mutual Insurance Agency, with Webb County as Intervenor, in the amount of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) and any other matters 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 litigation)] [Requested by Civil Legal Division]

17. Presentations (Part 2 of 2)

34. Presentation by Enrique Marks from the United State Marine Corps Reserve to invite the Commissioners Court and County Departments to partake in the Toys for Tots initiative with possible action to place a toy donation box at county buildings/departments; and any other matters incident thereto. The Marine Corp distributes toys to the less fortunate children across the country in hopes to make the holidays brighter for many families. [Requested by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

35. Communications

36. Adjourn

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2019 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 (Auditor, Treasurer, Human Resources, Risk Management, Tax Assessor-Collector); and any other matters incident thereto.

5. Auditor

6. Budget Officers

7. Casa Blanca Golf Course

8. Civil Legal Division

9. Commissioners Court Administrator

10. Economic Development

11. Fire Suppression & EMS Services

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

13. Planning & Physical Development

14. Purchasing

Risk Management

15. Veteran's Service Office

24. Report to notify Commissioners Court that Tax Assessor-Collector Rosie Cuellar has complied with her Continuing Education requirements as mandated by Texas Property Tax Code 6.231.

27. Discussion and possible action to adopt a Resolution supporting the designation of the extension of Interstate 27 as a Future Interstate in Texas, and authorizing the County Judge to sign the Resolution and any other matters incident thereto.

28. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Requests for Proposals (RFP's) for the rehabilitation and/or remodeling of the Quad City Fire Station located in Bruni, Texas; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Fire & EMS Chief Ricardo Rangel]

29. Discussion and possible action to appoint Ms. Lupita Zepeda to replace Ms. Julie Bazan to the Border Region MHMR Community Center d/b/a Border Region Behavioral Health Center Board of Trustees for the unexpired term.

33. Presentation by Dan King from Bordas Renewable Energy, LLC regarding energy projects in Webb County; with discussion and possible action for possible tax abatement and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Tano Tijerina, County Judge]

35. Communications

36. Adjourn

Nov 12, 2019 Commissioners Court Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2019 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 (Auditor, Treasurer, Human Resources, Risk Management, Tax Assessor-Collector); and any other matters incident thereto.

5. Auditor

6. Budget Officers

7. Casa Blanca Golf Course

8. Civil Legal Division

9. Commissioners Court Administrator

10. Economic Development

11. Fire Suppression & EMS Services

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

13. Planning & Physical Development

14. Purchasing

Risk Management

15. Veteran's Service Office

24. Report to notify Commissioners Court that Tax Assessor-Collector Rosie Cuellar has complied with her Continuing Education requirements as mandated by Texas Property Tax Code 6.231.

27. Discussion and possible action to adopt a Resolution supporting the designation of the extension of Interstate 27 as a Future Interstate in Texas, and authorizing the County Judge to sign the Resolution and any other matters incident thereto.

28. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Requests for Proposals (RFP's) for the rehabilitation and/or remodeling of the Quad City Fire Station located in Bruni, Texas; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Fire & EMS Chief Ricardo Rangel]

29. Discussion and possible action to appoint Ms. Lupita Zepeda to replace Ms. Julie Bazan to the Border Region MHMR Community Center d/b/a Border Region Behavioral Health Center Board of Trustees for the unexpired term.

33. Presentation by Dan King from Bordas Renewable Energy, LLC regarding energy projects in Webb County; with discussion and possible action for possible tax abatement and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Tano Tijerina, County Judge]

35. Communications

36. Adjourn

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