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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 AUGUST 9, 2021 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, Business Office, Emergency Management, Human Resources, Risk Management, Tax Assessor-Collector; and any other Department reports); 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. Honorable Rebecca Palomo, 341st District Court Judge

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

7. Auditor

8. Budget Officer

9. Building Maintenance

10. Casa Blanca Golf Course

11. Civil Legal Division

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

13. Honorable Cindy Liendo, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4

14. Community Action Agency

15. Honorable Harold Devally, Constable Pct. 4

16. Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

17. Honorable Esther Degollado, District Clerk

18. Economic Development

19. Fire Suppression & EMS Services

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

21. Information Technology

22. Human Resources

23. Judicial Collections

24. Pre-Trial Services

25. Public Defender

26. Purchasing

27. Risk Management

28. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

29. Honorable Juan Paz, Jr., Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 Pl. 1

30. Rio Bravo Community Center

31. Water Utilities

13. Honorable Rudy Rodriguez, Constable Pct. 1

45. Discussion and possible action to allow for a change in title/job description for Slot #2780 to be taken before the Civil Service Commission for approval; with further action to post and fill said vacancy subject to availability of payroll funds; and to approve the funding of slot #2780 in the amount not to exceed $8,500 for the remainder of the current fiscal year; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: Our Office is currently understaffed and the filling of slot 2780 will allow for a more efficient manner executing of all Civil Process, providing a Bailiff and Sergeant at arms for both Jp courts and Juvenile court, security for youth village, security for J.J.A.E.P and serve the community needs. Solution: Change job description and title, and fill slot #2780. Result: It will alleviate the workload for the existing employees allowing the office to function more effectively and efficiently and serve civil documents in a timely manner. Slot #2780 Title Salary From Public Relations Specialist $18.46 hourly - 16A-H To Deputy Constable $18.46 hourly - 16A-H

5. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

32. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund to purchase a Kettle, Walk-in Freezer/Cooler, Stove, Clothes Washer, Graphic Door Control Panel, and fence repairs for the Webb County Jail and to further authorize the Purcahasing Agent to seek competitive pricing in accordance with the Webb County Purchasing Policies and State procurement rules and any other matters incident thereto. Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal. From: 1001-3010-001-444500 Equipment Rental $45,000 $12,647.13 $14,147.13 $1,500 1001-3010-001-455502 Narcotics Disposal $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $0 1001-4070-001-412000 Part- time $614,003 $60,000 $170,530.96 $110,530.96 1001-4070-001-441205-005 Utilities $125,000 $29,000 $57,358.93 $28,358.93 1001-3010-001-441205-005 Utilities $55,000 $25,000 $35,776.05 $10,776.05 1001-3050-001-460000 Office Supplies $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $0 1001-3010-001-443000-035 Repair Maint. Equip. $25,000 $11,000 $14,486.56 $3,486.56 1001-1130-001-431007-010 Operational Reserve $76,352.87 $220,000 To: 1001-4070-001-470000 Capital Outlay $0 $220,000 $0 $220,000 Issue: The Webb County Jail needs to replace the mentioned equipment, as the assets have far exceeded their useful life and are requiring frequent or major repairs. Solution: Transfer funds to Capital Outlay to purchase equipment and repair fence for the Webb County Jail. Result: Replacement of needed equipment and repairs for the Webb County Jail.

6. Economic Development

33. Discussion and possible action to authorize a tax abatement agreement under the Webb County Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ), Number One Program for Mr. Roberto Rodriguez as owner of a single family home situated in Webb County, Texas and being the surface only of all of lot number block four (4), in block number one thousand three hundred ninety-six (1396), Eastern Division of the City of Laredo; also commonly known as 2419 E. Stewart St., Laredo, Texas 78043; due to qualify property improvements pursuant to City of Laredo resolution No. 2018-R-91; and authorizing the County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. Address Term of Abatement 2419 E. Stewart St. 5 years Issue: A tax abatement has been approved by City of Laredo for the single family home at 2419 E. Stewart St. and requires approval from the Webb County Commissioners Court and is necessary for the Webb County Tax Appraisal District to issue the respective tax abatement. Solution: Approval of this tax abatement under the name of Mr. Roberto Rodriguez owner of the home at 2419 E. Stewart St. Laredo, Texas 78043 Result: Approval of this tax abatement will allow the Webb County Tax Appraisal District to issue the respective tax abatement under the NEZ, Number One Program.

7. Civil Legal Division

34. Discussion and possible action to enter into an architectural services contract (AIA Document B133-2019) with Juan Homero Sanchez Architect, Inc. D/B/A JHS Architect for design of Webb County Fairgrounds Project in an amount not to exceed One Million Six Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Dollars ($1,632,000.00) and any matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Account #3900-7230-001-474501]

Engineering

35. Discussion and possible action to approve payment in the amount of approximately $6,918.50 to the City of Laredo for issuance of Building Permit for RFP #2020-014 Sheriff's Office Building Renovation Project; and any other matters incident thereto; and have the County Judge sign all relevant documents. [Account #3867-7230-001-474501-002 (Construction in Progress) and #3905-7230-001-474501-002 (Construction in Progress Finish Out/Remodeling)] Issue: Building Permit is needed before construction of project begins. Solution: Approve and issue check for Building Permit. Permit No. 21-8690, Plan Check $2,099.50, Fire $620.00, Permit Fee $4,199.00. Total Amount of permit and review $6,918.50. Result: Proceed with Project.

9. Purchasing

36. Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of Fourteen (14) APX 6000 VHF MHZ Model 2.5 Portable Radios from Motorola Solutions in an amount not to exceed $65,772.14 (HGAC Contract #RA05-18) for Webb County Constable Pct. 1 in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program; Section 271.102 (Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation) and any other matters incident hereto. [Account #2180-3150-001-460105 (Minor Tools & Apparatus)] Issue: Constable Pct. 1 needs to purchase fourteen (14) mobile radios for deputies currently lacking a mobile radio. Solution: Authorize the purchase exceeding $50,000.00 through a cooperative contract awarded to Motorola meeting all the competitive bidding requirements of the State of Texas. Result: A Purchase Order (P.O.) for the authorized amount will be issued utilizing Constable Pct. 1 forfeiture funds account.

37. Discussion and possible action to authorize a five (5) year cloud-based Debt and Lease Management software agreement with DebtBook for an amount not to exceed $132,500.00 and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1260-001-443000-035 (Repairs & Maintenance-Equipment)] Issue: With new financial reporting standards for local governments and more specifically with GASB 87 and 96, the proposed cloud-based software will assist the County Auditor with the management of new debt and lease reporting requirements. Solution: Consider approval of the best value proposal as recommended by the County Auditor. The Purchasing Agent advertised and secured three (3) proposals in respond to public solicitation request. Debtbook is the best price and is offering cloud base services that meet the expectations for financial reporting requirements by the County Auditor. Results: Approve the proposal submitted by DebtBook for a five (5) year cloud-based software agreement as presented in order to comply with GASB 87/96 reporting requirements.

10. Risk Management

38. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer): Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal. From: 6100-1090-001-452009 Claims Paid Prescriptions $3,275,690 $1,000,000 $1,352,198.48 $325,198.48 To: 6100-1090-001-452010 Claims Paid Medical $8,106,192 $1,000,000 $(918,276.67) $81,723.33 Issue: Line-item transfer is required to cover pending medical claims due to high cost Covid Claims. Solution: Obtain approval for line-item transfer. Result: Account will be funded to pay pending claims.

11. Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

39. Discussion and possible action to authorize the transfer/donation of the following vehicle from Scott M. Holtz, President, R13, Inc. An Arizona Nonprofit Corporation, Kingman, Arizona to the Webb County Attorney's Office and to make the necessary adjustments to the Webb County Inventory report; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-2270-001-462600 (Fuel and Lubricants) Account #1001-2270-001-443000-075 (Repairs & Maintenance Vehicles)] Year Make/Model Vin # 2011 Ford F-150 Raptor 1FTFW1R61BFB90557 Issue: Scott M. Holtz no longer has use for vehicle and is in agreement to donate vehicle to Webb County Attorney's Office. Solution: County Attorney's Office will add said vehicle to office fleet. Result: The transfer of vehicle will allow department to continue to function efficiently and effectively.

Budget Officer

46. Discussion with possible action to adopt the updated County Travel Policies and Procedures to more accurately reflect actual travel costs to include meals, car rental, airfare, lodging, etc.; and any other matters incident thereto.

15. Commissioners Court Administrator

47. Report from Commissioners Court office regarding the implementation of SCORO software for the management of county capital improvement projects.

48. Discussion and possible action to initiate a Voluntary Separation Plan for county employees for proposed fiscal year 2021-2022 budget; and any other matters incident thereto.

Honorable Patricia Barrera, Tax-Assessor- Collector

40. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2021 Certified Tax Roll Values.

41. Discussion and possible action to approve the Anticipated Collection Rate for 2021 to be 101% for the Debt Service (Interest and Sinking Fund).

42. Discussion and possible action to approve the Certified Excess Collections for the Debt Service (Interest and Sinking Fund).

43. Discussion and possible action to approve the Anticipated Collection Rate for M&O to be 100%.

19. Presentations

54. Recognition and presentation of medals to the Laredo Pony 11U team for advancing to the Pony Bronco 11U World Series in Chesterfield, Virginia. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

16. Honorable Cindy Liendo, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4

49. Presentation by United Way with discussion and possible action regarding United Way campaign kickoff; and any other matters incident thereto. [Co-Sponsored by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

17. Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

50. Discussion and possible action to reconsider the action taken by Commissioners Court on July 26, 2021 regarding funding to Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) from the American Rescue Plan fund and designate and approve funding to NGO’s from the General fund in the amount of $100,000 to Holding Institute, $100,000 to Catholic Social Services and $25,000 to the Sisters of Mercy and any other matters incident thereto; approving standard third party funding agreements and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents.

18. Closed Session/Executive Session

51. Discussion and possible action to retain Allison, Bass & Magee, LLP to represent Webb County in Cause No. 2021 CVF000333-D1; Fausto Torres vs LISD City Laredo American Electric and authorizing the County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Executive Session may be requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071(1)(A) (Consultation with Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation)] [Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (Professional Services)]

52. Status report, discussion and possible action regarding the compromise and settlement of the claim of Laredo Outlet Shoppes, LLC pursuant to the Commissioners Court authority under Chapter 89, §89.004, Texas Local Government Code and any matters incident thereto. [Closed Session/Executive Session may be requested pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.07, Consultation with Attorney, pending or contemplated litigation]

53. Discussion and possible action regarding the demand of Bibiana Cazares arising out of a motor vehicle accident involving a county vehicle and any matters incident thereto. [Closed Meeting/Executive Session may be requested pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.07, Consultation with Attorney]

44. Discussion and possible action to establish a proposed tax rate for the year 2021; to take record vote on a proposed tax rate, including scheduling public hearing and meeting to adopt tax rate for the year 2021.

56. Adjourn

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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 AUGUST 9, 2021 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, Business Office, Emergency Management, Human Resources, Risk Management, Tax Assessor-Collector; and any other Department reports); 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. Honorable Rebecca Palomo, 341st District Court Judge

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

7. Auditor

8. Budget Officer

9. Building Maintenance

10. Casa Blanca Golf Course

11. Civil Legal Division

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

13. Honorable Cindy Liendo, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4

14. Community Action Agency

15. Honorable Harold Devally, Constable Pct. 4

16. Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

17. Honorable Esther Degollado, District Clerk

18. Economic Development

19. Fire Suppression & EMS Services

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

21. Information Technology

22. Human Resources

23. Judicial Collections

24. Pre-Trial Services

25. Public Defender

26. Purchasing

27. Risk Management

28. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

29. Honorable Juan Paz, Jr., Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 Pl. 1

30. Rio Bravo Community Center

31. Water Utilities

13. Honorable Rudy Rodriguez, Constable Pct. 1

45. Discussion and possible action to allow for a change in title/job description for Slot #2780 to be taken before the Civil Service Commission for approval; with further action to post and fill said vacancy subject to availability of payroll funds; and to approve the funding of slot #2780 in the amount not to exceed $8,500 for the remainder of the current fiscal year; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: Our Office is currently understaffed and the filling of slot 2780 will allow for a more efficient manner executing of all Civil Process, providing a Bailiff and Sergeant at arms for both Jp courts and Juvenile court, security for youth village, security for J.J.A.E.P and serve the community needs. Solution: Change job description and title, and fill slot #2780. Result: It will alleviate the workload for the existing employees allowing the office to function more effectively and efficiently and serve civil documents in a timely manner. Slot #2780 Title Salary From Public Relations Specialist $18.46 hourly - 16A-H To Deputy Constable $18.46 hourly - 16A-H

5. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

32. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund to purchase a Kettle, Walk-in Freezer/Cooler, Stove, Clothes Washer, Graphic Door Control Panel, and fence repairs for the Webb County Jail and to further authorize the Purcahasing Agent to seek competitive pricing in accordance with the Webb County Purchasing Policies and State procurement rules and any other matters incident thereto. Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal. From: 1001-3010-001-444500 Equipment Rental $45,000 $12,647.13 $14,147.13 $1,500 1001-3010-001-455502 Narcotics Disposal $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $0 1001-4070-001-412000 Part- time $614,003 $60,000 $170,530.96 $110,530.96 1001-4070-001-441205-005 Utilities $125,000 $29,000 $57,358.93 $28,358.93 1001-3010-001-441205-005 Utilities $55,000 $25,000 $35,776.05 $10,776.05 1001-3050-001-460000 Office Supplies $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $0 1001-3010-001-443000-035 Repair Maint. Equip. $25,000 $11,000 $14,486.56 $3,486.56 1001-1130-001-431007-010 Operational Reserve $76,352.87 $220,000 To: 1001-4070-001-470000 Capital Outlay $0 $220,000 $0 $220,000 Issue: The Webb County Jail needs to replace the mentioned equipment, as the assets have far exceeded their useful life and are requiring frequent or major repairs. Solution: Transfer funds to Capital Outlay to purchase equipment and repair fence for the Webb County Jail. Result: Replacement of needed equipment and repairs for the Webb County Jail.

6. Economic Development

33. Discussion and possible action to authorize a tax abatement agreement under the Webb County Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ), Number One Program for Mr. Roberto Rodriguez as owner of a single family home situated in Webb County, Texas and being the surface only of all of lot number block four (4), in block number one thousand three hundred ninety-six (1396), Eastern Division of the City of Laredo; also commonly known as 2419 E. Stewart St., Laredo, Texas 78043; due to qualify property improvements pursuant to City of Laredo resolution No. 2018-R-91; and authorizing the County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. Address Term of Abatement 2419 E. Stewart St. 5 years Issue: A tax abatement has been approved by City of Laredo for the single family home at 2419 E. Stewart St. and requires approval from the Webb County Commissioners Court and is necessary for the Webb County Tax Appraisal District to issue the respective tax abatement. Solution: Approval of this tax abatement under the name of Mr. Roberto Rodriguez owner of the home at 2419 E. Stewart St. Laredo, Texas 78043 Result: Approval of this tax abatement will allow the Webb County Tax Appraisal District to issue the respective tax abatement under the NEZ, Number One Program.

7. Civil Legal Division

34. Discussion and possible action to enter into an architectural services contract (AIA Document B133-2019) with Juan Homero Sanchez Architect, Inc. D/B/A JHS Architect for design of Webb County Fairgrounds Project in an amount not to exceed One Million Six Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Dollars ($1,632,000.00) and any matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Account #3900-7230-001-474501]

Engineering

35. Discussion and possible action to approve payment in the amount of approximately $6,918.50 to the City of Laredo for issuance of Building Permit for RFP #2020-014 Sheriff's Office Building Renovation Project; and any other matters incident thereto; and have the County Judge sign all relevant documents. [Account #3867-7230-001-474501-002 (Construction in Progress) and #3905-7230-001-474501-002 (Construction in Progress Finish Out/Remodeling)] Issue: Building Permit is needed before construction of project begins. Solution: Approve and issue check for Building Permit. Permit No. 21-8690, Plan Check $2,099.50, Fire $620.00, Permit Fee $4,199.00. Total Amount of permit and review $6,918.50. Result: Proceed with Project.

9. Purchasing

36. Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of Fourteen (14) APX 6000 VHF MHZ Model 2.5 Portable Radios from Motorola Solutions in an amount not to exceed $65,772.14 (HGAC Contract #RA05-18) for Webb County Constable Pct. 1 in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program; Section 271.102 (Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation) and any other matters incident hereto. [Account #2180-3150-001-460105 (Minor Tools & Apparatus)] Issue: Constable Pct. 1 needs to purchase fourteen (14) mobile radios for deputies currently lacking a mobile radio. Solution: Authorize the purchase exceeding $50,000.00 through a cooperative contract awarded to Motorola meeting all the competitive bidding requirements of the State of Texas. Result: A Purchase Order (P.O.) for the authorized amount will be issued utilizing Constable Pct. 1 forfeiture funds account.

37. Discussion and possible action to authorize a five (5) year cloud-based Debt and Lease Management software agreement with DebtBook for an amount not to exceed $132,500.00 and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1260-001-443000-035 (Repairs & Maintenance-Equipment)] Issue: With new financial reporting standards for local governments and more specifically with GASB 87 and 96, the proposed cloud-based software will assist the County Auditor with the management of new debt and lease reporting requirements. Solution: Consider approval of the best value proposal as recommended by the County Auditor. The Purchasing Agent advertised and secured three (3) proposals in respond to public solicitation request. Debtbook is the best price and is offering cloud base services that meet the expectations for financial reporting requirements by the County Auditor. Results: Approve the proposal submitted by DebtBook for a five (5) year cloud-based software agreement as presented in order to comply with GASB 87/96 reporting requirements.

10. Risk Management

38. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer): Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal. From: 6100-1090-001-452009 Claims Paid Prescriptions $3,275,690 $1,000,000 $1,352,198.48 $325,198.48 To: 6100-1090-001-452010 Claims Paid Medical $8,106,192 $1,000,000 $(918,276.67) $81,723.33 Issue: Line-item transfer is required to cover pending medical claims due to high cost Covid Claims. Solution: Obtain approval for line-item transfer. Result: Account will be funded to pay pending claims.

11. Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

39. Discussion and possible action to authorize the transfer/donation of the following vehicle from Scott M. Holtz, President, R13, Inc. An Arizona Nonprofit Corporation, Kingman, Arizona to the Webb County Attorney's Office and to make the necessary adjustments to the Webb County Inventory report; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-2270-001-462600 (Fuel and Lubricants) Account #1001-2270-001-443000-075 (Repairs & Maintenance Vehicles)] Year Make/Model Vin # 2011 Ford F-150 Raptor 1FTFW1R61BFB90557 Issue: Scott M. Holtz no longer has use for vehicle and is in agreement to donate vehicle to Webb County Attorney's Office. Solution: County Attorney's Office will add said vehicle to office fleet. Result: The transfer of vehicle will allow department to continue to function efficiently and effectively.

Budget Officer

46. Discussion with possible action to adopt the updated County Travel Policies and Procedures to more accurately reflect actual travel costs to include meals, car rental, airfare, lodging, etc.; and any other matters incident thereto.

15. Commissioners Court Administrator

47. Report from Commissioners Court office regarding the implementation of SCORO software for the management of county capital improvement projects.

48. Discussion and possible action to initiate a Voluntary Separation Plan for county employees for proposed fiscal year 2021-2022 budget; and any other matters incident thereto.

Honorable Patricia Barrera, Tax-Assessor- Collector

40. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2021 Certified Tax Roll Values.

41. Discussion and possible action to approve the Anticipated Collection Rate for 2021 to be 101% for the Debt Service (Interest and Sinking Fund).

42. Discussion and possible action to approve the Certified Excess Collections for the Debt Service (Interest and Sinking Fund).

43. Discussion and possible action to approve the Anticipated Collection Rate for M&O to be 100%.

19. Presentations

54. Recognition and presentation of medals to the Laredo Pony 11U team for advancing to the Pony Bronco 11U World Series in Chesterfield, Virginia. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

16. Honorable Cindy Liendo, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4

49. Presentation by United Way with discussion and possible action regarding United Way campaign kickoff; and any other matters incident thereto. [Co-Sponsored by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

17. Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

50. Discussion and possible action to reconsider the action taken by Commissioners Court on July 26, 2021 regarding funding to Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) from the American Rescue Plan fund and designate and approve funding to NGO’s from the General fund in the amount of $100,000 to Holding Institute, $100,000 to Catholic Social Services and $25,000 to the Sisters of Mercy and any other matters incident thereto; approving standard third party funding agreements and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents.

18. Closed Session/Executive Session

51. Discussion and possible action to retain Allison, Bass & Magee, LLP to represent Webb County in Cause No. 2021 CVF000333-D1; Fausto Torres vs LISD City Laredo American Electric and authorizing the County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Executive Session may be requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071(1)(A) (Consultation with Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation)] [Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (Professional Services)]

52. Status report, discussion and possible action regarding the compromise and settlement of the claim of Laredo Outlet Shoppes, LLC pursuant to the Commissioners Court authority under Chapter 89, §89.004, Texas Local Government Code and any matters incident thereto. [Closed Session/Executive Session may be requested pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.07, Consultation with Attorney, pending or contemplated litigation]

53. Discussion and possible action regarding the demand of Bibiana Cazares arising out of a motor vehicle accident involving a county vehicle and any matters incident thereto. [Closed Meeting/Executive Session may be requested pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.07, Consultation with Attorney]

44. Discussion and possible action to establish a proposed tax rate for the year 2021; to take record vote on a proposed tax rate, including scheduling public hearing and meeting to adopt tax rate for the year 2021.

56. Adjourn