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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 JANUARY 11, 2021 9:00 a.m. On March 16, at the Attorney General's request, Gov. Greg Abbott utilized Section 418.016 of the Government Code to suspend certain requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) in light of the ongoing COVID-19 emergency. Tex. Gov't. Code Ann. Section 418.016 (Vernon 2017). The Governor suspended provisions of TOMA that require a quorum of the governing body and the general public to be together in a single location in order to allow videoconference or telephonic meetings. Live Video Stream: http://www.webbcountytx.gov/AgendaandMinutes_Video/ Call in number for meeting: (956) 523-4640 Email address for meeting: cctpubliccomments@webbcountytx.gov Please include in the email your name, contact information and the agenda item you are addressing. All questions must be submitted before 9:00 a.m. CST

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, Business Office, 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

6. Civil Legal Division

7. Community Action Agency

8. Honorable Hugo Martinez, County Court at Law 1 Judge

9. Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

10. Economic Development

11. Engineering

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

13. Purchasing

14. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

5. Civil Legal Division

15. Discussion and possible action to enter an Order of the Webb County Commissioners Court authorizing the County Judge to nominate a County Judge Pro-Tempore and appointment by vote of the Commissioners Court, the County Judge Pro-Tempore shall be present at and responsible for conducting all meetings in the absence or unavailability of the County Judge, including the right to sign documents, contracts or legal notices and any matters incident thereto.

6. Emergency Management

16. Discussion and possible action authorizing Webb County to enter into a COVID Testing MOU with Curative, Inc for the purpose of providing COVID-19 testing in the rural areas of Webb County (outside of the city limits of the City of Laredo) and any other matters incident thereto.

Items 7 & 8

7. Information Technology

8. Pre-Trial Services

9. Purchasing

19. Discussion and possible action to accept the rankings and award Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2021-001 “Civil Engineering Services for the Webb County Fairgrounds & Agricultural Expansion Center to the highest ranking firm S&B Infrastructure and to further authorize the Civil Legal Department to negotiate the terms and conditions of the professional service agreement and all necessary fees and any other matters incident thereto. Company Name Total Score Ranking Crane Engineering 349 2 S&B Infrastructure 370 1 Issue: Commissioners Court authorized the solicitation of professional civil engineering services for the Webb County Fairgrounds project. Solution: Take into consideration the highest ranking firm for award of professional civil engineering service as recommended by the scoring committee. Result: Authorize the civil legal department to negotiate a professional services agreement with awarded firm, return to commissioners court for approval and execution of contract.

10. Risk Management

20. Discussion and possible action to approve the following Renewal/New bonds for the elected officials taking office January 1, 2021, according Texas Local Government Code 262.001 (a) (c) for an approximate amount of $3,907.50. [Account #1001-1180-001-452001-010 (Insurance Other Bonds & Insurance)] Name Department Amount Alaniz, Isidro District Attorney $5,000 Barrera, Patricia A. Tax Assor/Col County $100,000 Barrera, Patricia A. Tax Assor/Col State $100,000 Cortez, Adrian Constable Pct. 3 $1,000 Cuellar, Martin County Sheriff $30,000 Devally, Harold Constable Pct. 4 $1,000 Dominguez, Daniel III JP Precinct 2, Pl. 2 $5,000 Galo, John Commissioner Pct. 3 $3,000 Gonzalez, Jesse Commissioner Pct . 1 $3,000 Montemayor, Marco County Attorney $2,500 Paz, Juan P. JP Precinct 1, Pl. 1 $5,000 Rodriguez Jr, Rodolfo Constable Pct. 1 $1,000 Villareal, Miguel Constable Pct. 2 $1,000 Issue: New and Renewal Bonds must be issued in order for elected officials to execute their duties for the new coming year. Solution: Approval of New and Renewal Bonds. Result: Webb County will be in compliance with State statue.

11. Honorable Raul Reyes, Treasurer

21. Discussion and possible action to approve and adopt an order of Webb County, Texas providing that county funds previously budgeted for salaries and authorized office expenses may be disbursed as payment for a salary or routine office expenses; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: Avoid any interruption of county payments for bills and disbursements due to submission deadlines unmet and frequent need to ratify bills and disbursements. Solution: Adopt and approve an order in accordance to Senate Bill 354 of the 86th Legislative Session Section §113.047 and §154.0235 of the Texas Local Government Code that allows funds previously budgeted for salaries and authorized office expenses to be disbursed as payment for a salaries or routine office expenses of officers and employees of Webb County. Result: The order will authorize the payment of salaries and office expenses that have been previously budgeted upon submission of all necessary payroll information by the appropriate department head or supervisor and upon the submission of a proper voucher for routine expenses such as utilities, supplies, equipment repairs and maintenance, equipment rental/lease payments, dues, publications, subscriptions, printing, forms, and personnel training.

Budget Officer

22. Discussion and possible action to transfer county payroll savings funds accumulated as of January 7, 2021 in the amount of $717,897 to the Operational Reserve account and to the respective departments to offset deficits due to budgeting errors; and any other matters incident thereto. 1001-1130-001-431007-010 Operational Reserve $680,897 1001-1130-001-443000-035 Repairs & Main't- Equipment $9,000 1001-1100-001-456305 Uniforms $19,750 1001-1100-001-461000 Materials & Supplies $8,250 Total $717,897

13. Commissioners Court Administrator

23. Discussion and possible action to retain the professional services of Margo Frasier, to provide expert advice and testimony in an Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) hearing regarding a contested termination of employment issue; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents 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 or contemplated litigation)][Requested by the Webb County Civil Legal Division, Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (Professional Services)] [Requested by Civil Legal Department] Issue: The ADR hearing is based on a complex legal issue and would benefit the County to have an expert provide expert advise and testimony in said hearing. Solution: Retain the professional services of Margo Frasier. Result: Finalize legal questions surrounding the contested employment issue and will result in a binding ruling from an arbitrator.

24. Discussion and possible action to select a final layout and amend the budget for the J.P. Precinct 4 Building Constable Office Expansion Project and any matters incident thereto. [Account #3870-3170-001-474501 (Building Construction Pct. 4, Series 2019A)]

14. Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

25. Discussion and possible action authorizing the county purchasing agent to solicit bids for the construction of two (2) memorial walls in the north side parking area of the Webb County courthouse, to be dedicated to COVID-19 victims; and any other matters incident thereto.

16. Presentations

27. Recognition and presentation of Plaque to Ricardo “Cuate” Santos for his 39 years of service to Webb County as a photographer with the Laredo Morning Times. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

28. Discussion and possible action to proclaim the month of January, 2021 as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in Webb County. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

29. Communications

30. Adjourn

Jan 11, 2021 Commissioners Court Meeting

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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 JANUARY 11, 2021 9:00 a.m. On March 16, at the Attorney General's request, Gov. Greg Abbott utilized Section 418.016 of the Government Code to suspend certain requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) in light of the ongoing COVID-19 emergency. Tex. Gov't. Code Ann. Section 418.016 (Vernon 2017). The Governor suspended provisions of TOMA that require a quorum of the governing body and the general public to be together in a single location in order to allow videoconference or telephonic meetings. Live Video Stream: http://www.webbcountytx.gov/AgendaandMinutes_Video/ Call in number for meeting: (956) 523-4640 Email address for meeting: cctpubliccomments@webbcountytx.gov Please include in the email your name, contact information and the agenda item you are addressing. All questions must be submitted before 9:00 a.m. CST

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, Business Office, 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

6. Civil Legal Division

7. Community Action Agency

8. Honorable Hugo Martinez, County Court at Law 1 Judge

9. Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

10. Economic Development

11. Engineering

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

13. Purchasing

14. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

5. Civil Legal Division

15. Discussion and possible action to enter an Order of the Webb County Commissioners Court authorizing the County Judge to nominate a County Judge Pro-Tempore and appointment by vote of the Commissioners Court, the County Judge Pro-Tempore shall be present at and responsible for conducting all meetings in the absence or unavailability of the County Judge, including the right to sign documents, contracts or legal notices and any matters incident thereto.

6. Emergency Management

16. Discussion and possible action authorizing Webb County to enter into a COVID Testing MOU with Curative, Inc for the purpose of providing COVID-19 testing in the rural areas of Webb County (outside of the city limits of the City of Laredo) and any other matters incident thereto.

Items 7 & 8

7. Information Technology

8. Pre-Trial Services

9. Purchasing

19. Discussion and possible action to accept the rankings and award Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2021-001 “Civil Engineering Services for the Webb County Fairgrounds & Agricultural Expansion Center to the highest ranking firm S&B Infrastructure and to further authorize the Civil Legal Department to negotiate the terms and conditions of the professional service agreement and all necessary fees and any other matters incident thereto. Company Name Total Score Ranking Crane Engineering 349 2 S&B Infrastructure 370 1 Issue: Commissioners Court authorized the solicitation of professional civil engineering services for the Webb County Fairgrounds project. Solution: Take into consideration the highest ranking firm for award of professional civil engineering service as recommended by the scoring committee. Result: Authorize the civil legal department to negotiate a professional services agreement with awarded firm, return to commissioners court for approval and execution of contract.

10. Risk Management

20. Discussion and possible action to approve the following Renewal/New bonds for the elected officials taking office January 1, 2021, according Texas Local Government Code 262.001 (a) (c) for an approximate amount of $3,907.50. [Account #1001-1180-001-452001-010 (Insurance Other Bonds & Insurance)] Name Department Amount Alaniz, Isidro District Attorney $5,000 Barrera, Patricia A. Tax Assor/Col County $100,000 Barrera, Patricia A. Tax Assor/Col State $100,000 Cortez, Adrian Constable Pct. 3 $1,000 Cuellar, Martin County Sheriff $30,000 Devally, Harold Constable Pct. 4 $1,000 Dominguez, Daniel III JP Precinct 2, Pl. 2 $5,000 Galo, John Commissioner Pct. 3 $3,000 Gonzalez, Jesse Commissioner Pct . 1 $3,000 Montemayor, Marco County Attorney $2,500 Paz, Juan P. JP Precinct 1, Pl. 1 $5,000 Rodriguez Jr, Rodolfo Constable Pct. 1 $1,000 Villareal, Miguel Constable Pct. 2 $1,000 Issue: New and Renewal Bonds must be issued in order for elected officials to execute their duties for the new coming year. Solution: Approval of New and Renewal Bonds. Result: Webb County will be in compliance with State statue.

11. Honorable Raul Reyes, Treasurer

21. Discussion and possible action to approve and adopt an order of Webb County, Texas providing that county funds previously budgeted for salaries and authorized office expenses may be disbursed as payment for a salary or routine office expenses; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: Avoid any interruption of county payments for bills and disbursements due to submission deadlines unmet and frequent need to ratify bills and disbursements. Solution: Adopt and approve an order in accordance to Senate Bill 354 of the 86th Legislative Session Section §113.047 and §154.0235 of the Texas Local Government Code that allows funds previously budgeted for salaries and authorized office expenses to be disbursed as payment for a salaries or routine office expenses of officers and employees of Webb County. Result: The order will authorize the payment of salaries and office expenses that have been previously budgeted upon submission of all necessary payroll information by the appropriate department head or supervisor and upon the submission of a proper voucher for routine expenses such as utilities, supplies, equipment repairs and maintenance, equipment rental/lease payments, dues, publications, subscriptions, printing, forms, and personnel training.

Budget Officer

22. Discussion and possible action to transfer county payroll savings funds accumulated as of January 7, 2021 in the amount of $717,897 to the Operational Reserve account and to the respective departments to offset deficits due to budgeting errors; and any other matters incident thereto. 1001-1130-001-431007-010 Operational Reserve $680,897 1001-1130-001-443000-035 Repairs & Main't- Equipment $9,000 1001-1100-001-456305 Uniforms $19,750 1001-1100-001-461000 Materials & Supplies $8,250 Total $717,897

13. Commissioners Court Administrator

23. Discussion and possible action to retain the professional services of Margo Frasier, to provide expert advice and testimony in an Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) hearing regarding a contested termination of employment issue; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents 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 or contemplated litigation)][Requested by the Webb County Civil Legal Division, Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (Professional Services)] [Requested by Civil Legal Department] Issue: The ADR hearing is based on a complex legal issue and would benefit the County to have an expert provide expert advise and testimony in said hearing. Solution: Retain the professional services of Margo Frasier. Result: Finalize legal questions surrounding the contested employment issue and will result in a binding ruling from an arbitrator.

24. Discussion and possible action to select a final layout and amend the budget for the J.P. Precinct 4 Building Constable Office Expansion Project and any matters incident thereto. [Account #3870-3170-001-474501 (Building Construction Pct. 4, Series 2019A)]

14. Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

25. Discussion and possible action authorizing the county purchasing agent to solicit bids for the construction of two (2) memorial walls in the north side parking area of the Webb County courthouse, to be dedicated to COVID-19 victims; and any other matters incident thereto.

16. Presentations

27. Recognition and presentation of Plaque to Ricardo “Cuate” Santos for his 39 years of service to Webb County as a photographer with the Laredo Morning Times. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

28. Discussion and possible action to proclaim the month of January, 2021 as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in Webb County. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

29. Communications

30. Adjourn

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, Business Office, Human Resources, Risk Management, Tax Assessor-Collector); and any other matters incident thereto.

5. Auditor

6. Civil Legal Division

7. Community Action Agency

8. Honorable Hugo Martinez, County Court at Law 1 Judge

9. Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

10. Economic Development

11. Engineering

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

13. Purchasing

14. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

16. Discussion and possible action authorizing Webb County to enter into a COVID Testing MOU with Curative, Inc for the purpose of providing COVID-19 testing in the rural areas of Webb County (outside of the city limits of the City of Laredo) and any other matters incident thereto.

7. Information Technology

8. Pre-Trial Services

24. Discussion and possible action to select a final layout and amend the budget for the J.P. Precinct 4 Building Constable Office Expansion Project and any matters incident thereto. [Account #3870-3170-001-474501 (Building Construction Pct. 4, Series 2019A)]

25. Discussion and possible action authorizing the county purchasing agent to solicit bids for the construction of two (2) memorial walls in the north side parking area of the Webb County courthouse, to be dedicated to COVID-19 victims; and any other matters incident thereto.

27. Recognition and presentation of Plaque to Ricardo “Cuate” Santos for his 39 years of service to Webb County as a photographer with the Laredo Morning Times. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

28. Discussion and possible action to proclaim the month of January, 2021 as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in Webb County. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

29. Communications

30. Adjourn

Jan 11, 2021 Commissioners Court Meeting

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, Business Office, Human Resources, Risk Management, Tax Assessor-Collector); and any other matters incident thereto.

5. Auditor

6. Civil Legal Division

7. Community Action Agency

8. Honorable Hugo Martinez, County Court at Law 1 Judge

9. Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

10. Economic Development

11. Engineering

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

13. Purchasing

14. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

16. Discussion and possible action authorizing Webb County to enter into a COVID Testing MOU with Curative, Inc for the purpose of providing COVID-19 testing in the rural areas of Webb County (outside of the city limits of the City of Laredo) and any other matters incident thereto.

7. Information Technology

8. Pre-Trial Services

24. Discussion and possible action to select a final layout and amend the budget for the J.P. Precinct 4 Building Constable Office Expansion Project and any matters incident thereto. [Account #3870-3170-001-474501 (Building Construction Pct. 4, Series 2019A)]

25. Discussion and possible action authorizing the county purchasing agent to solicit bids for the construction of two (2) memorial walls in the north side parking area of the Webb County courthouse, to be dedicated to COVID-19 victims; and any other matters incident thereto.

27. Recognition and presentation of Plaque to Ricardo “Cuate” Santos for his 39 years of service to Webb County as a photographer with the Laredo Morning Times. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

28. Discussion and possible action to proclaim the month of January, 2021 as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in Webb County. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

29. Communications

30. Adjourn

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