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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 DECEMBER 13, 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. Auditor

6. Civil Legal Division

7. Commissioners Court

8. Community Action Agency

9. Economic Development

10. Fire Suppression & EMS Services

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

12. Honorable Roberto "Bobby" Quintana, Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Pl. 1

13. Public Defender

14. Purchasing

5. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

15. Discussion and possible action to authorize the following change in job title/job description for slot #445 for submission to the Civil Service Commission. slot # Title 445 From: Officer I 445 To: Pilot Issue: The Webb County Sheriff's Office Seeks to change position from Officer I to Pilot. As per General orders there will be no change in salary rate. Solution: Request authorization from the Webb County Commissioners Court and the Webb County Civil Service Commission to change the job title and description for slot 445. Result: Change in Job title and description.

6. Building Maintenance

16. Discussion and possible action to approve the execution of an Elevator Modernization contract for three elevators Unit 1, Unit 2, and Unit 3 located at the New Sheriff's Building (formerly the Downtown H.E.B. Building) between Webb County and Schindler Elevator Corporation (Sourcewell/NJPA Contract # 100516-SCH) for an amount not to exceed $539,014.00 in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing; Section 271.101 and Section 271.102, to further authorize the transfer of funds within bond series funds and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [2019A Bond Series; Account #3868-7230-001-443000-260 (Repairs and Maintenance New Sheriff's Building Downtown formerly the Downtown H.E.B. Building)] Issue: Webb County Commissioners Court authorized the selection of Schindler Elevator Corporation to modernize all County elevators. Solution: Approve the execution of the contract to authorize Schindler Elevator to order parts and schedule the modernization of these elevators. Result: Modernizing the elevator will improve the operation and reliability of the units. Reduce maintenance costs, downtime and improve customer satisfaction on ride quality.

17. Discussion and possible action to approve the execution of an Elevator Modernization contract for one elevator (Unit 1) located at the Webb County Building located at 1620 Santa Ursula (formerly the Webb County Title Building) between Webb County and Schindler Elevator Corporation (Sourcewell/NJPA Contract #100516-SCH) for an amount not to exceed $116,761.00 in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program; Section 271.101 and Section 271.102, to further authorize the transfer of funds within bond series funds and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [2019A Bond Series; Account #3868-7230-001-443000-260 Repairs and Maintenance Webb County Building (formerly Webb County Title Building)] Issue: Webb County Commissioners Court authorized the selection of Schindler Elevator Corporation to modernize all County elevators. Solution: Approve the execution of the contract to authorize Schindler Elevator to order parts and schedule the modernization of these elevators. Result: Modernizing the elevator will improve the operation and reliability of the units. Reduce maintenance costs, downtown and improve customer satisfaction on ride quality.

18. Discussion and possible action to approve the execution of an Elevator Modernization contract for two elevators Unit D and Unit E for the Justice Center Building Inmate Elevators between Webb County and Schindler Elevator Corporation (Sourcewell/NJPA Contract #100516-SCH) for an amount not to exceed $237,497.00 in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program; Section 271.101 and Section 271.102, to further authorize the transfer of funds within bond series funds and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [2019A Bond Series; Account #3868-7230-001-443000-260 (Repairs and Maintenance Webb County Justice Center)] Issue: Webb County Commissioners Court authorized the selection of Schindler Elevator Corporation to modernize all County elevators. Solution: Approve the execution of the contract to authorize Schindler Elevator to order parts and schedule the modernization of these elevators. Result: Modernizing the elevator will improve the operation and reliability of the units. Reduce maintenance costs, downtime and improve customer satisfaction on ride quality.

7. Civil Legal Division (Part 1 of 2)

19. Discussion and possible action to enter into Third Party Agreements and any matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. Third Party Contracts – General Fund Sacred Heart Children's Home $10,000.00 Boys & Girls Clubs of Laredo $12,250.00 Greater Laredo Development Foundation $30,000.00 Border Area Nutrition Council $16,250.00 Laredo Crime Stoppers $3,000.00 Laredo Regional Food Bank $5,000.00 Webb Soil & Water Conservation District #337 $5,000.00 Bethany House of Laredo $10,000.00 South Texas Food Bank $24,750.00 Children's Advocacy Center of Laredo-Webb County $50,000.00 Literacy Volunteers of Laredo $5,000.00 Casa de Misericordia $15,000.00 Habitat for Humanity of Laredo Inc. $15,000.00 Border Region Behavioral Health Center (MHMR Community Center) $75,000.00 Area Health Education of the Mid Rio Grande Border Area of Texas $6,000.00 Rio Grande International Study Center $10,000.00 Communities in Schools of Laredo $5,000.00 Kidney Foundation of Laredo $10,000.00 Third Party Contracts – Health and Welfare – General Fund Laredo Animal Protective Society $10,000.00 Ruthe B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center $40,000.00 Gateway Community Health Center Inc. $67,500.00 Mercy Ministries of Laredo $75,000.00 Third Party Contracts – Hotel Motel Webb County Heritage Foundation, Inc. $20,000.00 Laredo Center for the Arts $8,000.00 Laredo Chamber of Commerce $150,000.00 Washington's Birthday Celebration Association (W.B.C.A.) $5,000.00 Border Olympics, Inc. $30,000.00 Laredo Children's Museum, DBA Imaginarium of South Texas $10,000.00 Society of Martha Washington $5,000.00 Princess Pocahontas Council of Laredo, TX $5,000.00 LULAC Council #7 $5,000.00 Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame $10,000.00 Laredo Main Street, Inc. (El Centro de Laredo Farmers Market) $20,000.00 Laredo Main Street, Inc. (JAMBOOZIE) $20,000.00 Special Olympics Texas - Area 21 Laredo $10,000.00 USA SAVATE- World Pugilist Hall of Fame $5,000.00 USA SAVATE- Projecto Capoeira $5,000.00 Laredo Cultural District $25,000.00

20. Discussion and possible action to approve Change Order No. 11 to the Medical Examiner Remodel Project (Contractor: Quantcorp Construction LLC.) extending the completion date to January 14, 2022 due to supply chain delays and any other matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [No change in cost. Requested by Engineering Department]

21. Discussion and possible action to enter into a construction contract with Quantcorp Construction LLC in the amount of One Million Eight Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand One Hundred and Thirty-Five Dollars ($1,868,135.00) for the Webb County Detoxification Facility Renovation Project, located at 1300 Chicago Street, and any matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Funding Account #3902-7230-001-474501 (Construction in Progress); Series 202 Interest Income ($253,310.66)]

22. Discussion and possible action to enter into Participation Agreement for the City of Laredo Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2 (TIRZ Number 2) to contribute forty percent (40%) of the County ad valorem tax increment attributable to the property in the zone, said sum being approximately Twenty-Six Million Four Hundred Eighty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars ($26,486,496.00), to be used within the zone to fund public improvements within the zone (Killam Coves), including One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) to reimburse Webb County for a public work project for assembly, public health, public safety and emergency shelter outside the zone and any matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Requested by the Webb County Commissioners Court]

23. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Development Agreement with Killam Development, Ltd. for the conveyance to Webb County of an approximate four (4) acre tract of land, located in South Laredo fronting on Modular Blvd., for a public facility to be used for public assembly, public safety, public health, community meetings, and emergency shelter and any other matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Requested by Webb County Commissioners Court]

14. Presentations

38. Recognition and presentation of trophy to the United South High School Panthers Football team for representing Laredo, Webb County at the Class 6A Division I Regional Semifinal playoffs in Austin Texas. [Requested by Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2]

37. Presentation by Natalie Hernandez, President of the Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA), regarding the upcoming WBCA events with presentation of the 124th Celebration’s Commemorative Poster to the Webb County Judge and Commissioners Court. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

7. Civil Legal Division (Part 2 of 2)

24. Discussion and possible action to enter into a one year parking lease, with three (3) one year options, for five (5) parking spaces (County parking lot, 1200 Washington St.) at One Hundred Dollars per space, payable in arrears and upon invoicing with the U.S. Attorneys Office Southern District of Texas effective February 1, 2022 through January 31, 2023 (initial term) and any matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Requested by Commissioners Court]

25. Discussion and possible action to enter into an engineering services agreement with Garver LLC., for design and construction administration of upgrades and rehab to the County's wastewater treatment plant in the amount of Nine Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars ($977,124.00) with an anticipated project term of three hundred sixty-five days (365) and any matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Requested by Webb County Utilities Director, Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) RFQ 2021-008 ]

26. Discussion and possible action to adopt the WEBB COUNTY PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT RULES AND PROCEDURES by Order, as authorized by chapters 341 and 343 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 683 of the Texas Transportation Code, and Chapter 7 of the Texas Water Code; effective upon adoption; and any other matters incident thereto; authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign the Order on behalf of the Commissioners Court. [Requested by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1 and Commissioner Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2]

27. Discussion and possible action to, by Order, appoint the Webb County Sheriff as the “Administrator” of the Webb County Public Nuisance Abatement Rules and Procedures and authorizing the Justices of the Peace to hear public nuisance cases for nuisance violations within their precinct; authorizing the County Judge to sign the Order on behalf of the Webb County Commissioners Court. [Requested by Commissioner Rosaura "Wawi Tijerina and Commissioner Jesse Gonzalez]

8. Elections

28. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund: Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal. From: 1001-1110-001-451201 Election Expense $200,000 $15,000 $94,320.98 $79,320.98 To: 1001-1110-001-456005 Postage & Courier Service $45,000 $15,000 $2,470.99 $17,470.99 Issue: The election Postage & Courier Service Fund currently has insufficient appropriation funds to cover expenditures for this upcoming fiscal year of the mass mail out of voter registration cards and any other expenditures needed through the fiscal year. Solution: Budget amendment line item transfer to increase revenues and expenditure will address the condition. Result: Election department will be able to cover the pending expenditure plus any future expenditures throughout the end of the fiscal year.

9. Information Technology

29. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund: Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal. From: 1001-1130-001-431007-010 Operational Reserve $50,000 To: 2005-1010-001-470000 Capital Outlay $0.00 $50,000 0.00 $50,000 Issue: Request funds to purchase new Shredder for Records Management. Solution: Seeking Authorization to transfer funds. Result: Transfer of funds will cover the purchase.

10. Planning

30. Discussion and possible action to adopt, by Order, the Reestablishment, Redefining and Renumeration of the County Election Precincts (aka, voting tabulation districts, "VTD"s) to conform with adopted redistricting changes (§42.005, Election Code), comply with population requirements (§42.006, Election Code) and to the extent legally permissible, separates unincorporated territory from incorporated territory of municipalities with a population of 10,000 or more (§42.007, Election Code); authorization for the County Judge to execute all required documents; directives to the County Clerk, Elections Administrator and staff to publish required notices in the newspaper and the county’s official website; and ordering the submission of all required certified copies to the Texas Secretary of State in compliance with state law. [Co-sponsored by Jose Salvador Tellez, Elections Administrator]

11. Purchasing

31. Discussion and possible action to accept the rankings and award Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2022-001 "Re-Roofing Design and Construction Administration Services" to the highest ranking firm Raba Kistner, in accordance with the Professional Services Procurement Act; Section 2254.004 (Contract for Professional Services or Architect, Engineer, or Surveyor) and to further authorize the Civil Legal Division to negotiate the terms and conditions of the professional services agreement and any other matters incident thereto. Company Name 1 2 3 Total Score Ranking Armko Industries Inc. 88 91 82 261 4 Bluefin LLC 85 90 76 251 6 Centurion Industries Inc. 82 85 75 242 7 Gomez Mendez Saenz, Inc. 77 77 81 235 9 North American Roofing Services 76 70 77 223 10 pbGroup LLC 77 79 80 236 8 Pie Consulting & Engineering 86 94 79 259 5 Premier Building Envelope Consultants 77 60 76 213 11 Raba Kistner 96 97 87 280 1 Rimkus Consulting Group Inc. 91 94 80 265 3 Terracon Consultants Inc. 84 94 89 267 2 Issue: The Justice Center Building roof has leaked on multiple occasions due to heavy rains. Webb County does not have the expertise to perform a thorough inspection of the roof and/or prepare detailed specifications and plans for vendors to submit formal bids for the removal and installation of a new roof to prevent further damage. Solution: Award Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2022-001 to the highest ranking firm and accept the rankings as submitted by the scoring committee. Result: Authorize civil legal division to negotiate with the highest ranking firm and return to court for approval of the professional services agreement.

32. Discussion and possible action authorizing the Purchasing Agent to add one (1) new cell phone device including data services for the Webb County Purchasing Department, Fixed Asset Coordinator pursuant to Sections 271.101 and Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing program DIR Agreement TSO-3420 at a monthly rate of $39.99 plus surcharges and other related fees per line with AT&T FirstNet Plan and subject to annual budgetary appropriation. [Account #1001-1310-001-441010 (Cell Phone Cost)]

12. Commissioners Court Administrator

33. Discussion and possible action to enter into an architectural services contract with Frank Architects d/b/a Able Cities in the amount of Thirty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($36,925.00) to develop construction plans for the golf course palapa, patio, driving range pads and driving range shelter and any matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Funding from operational reserve, Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 not to exceed $250,000 for the project (being design and construction)]

13. Closed Session/Executive Session

34. Discussion and possible action to enter into a twenty-two (22) year lease ("initial lease term" - Two years for Development Phase and Twenty years for Construction and Operation Phase) of the Webb County School Lands (Cuchillas and Lomas Pastures) located off Highway 59, Webb County, Texas, with GrandSolar Texas Two, LLC (Lessee), if Lessee exercises options to extend the lease for an additional four (4), six (6) month terms during the “Development Phase” of the Project and two-five (5) year terms during the “Construction and Operation Term Phase” of the Project the total possible Lease Term (if all Options are executed) is Thirty-Four (34) years, for the purpose of constructing and operating a three hundred (300MW) megawatt Solar Energy Project on said school lands in the amounts of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) per year to lease the school lands during the “Development Term” escalating 1.5% annually during the Development Phase and payments during the “Construction and Operational Term” (remainder of the Lease Term) of Three Hundred Fifty Dollars ($350.00) per acre for the Project Foot Print (with guarantee “rent” payments for 1,900 acres) with said “rents” escalating 2% per year during the “Construction and Operational Term”, and any matters incident thereto. [Closed Session/Executive Session is requested pursuant to Government Code §551.0725 Deliberation Regarding Contract (Lease) Being Negotiated; Closed Meeting]

35. Discussion and possible action to discuss the lease and use of an approximate three acre site located on the Webb County School Lands (Lomas/Cuchillas pastures) and any other matters incident thereto. [Closed session/Executive Session may be requested pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071, Consultation with Attorney, pending or contemplated litigation]

36. Status report with discussion and possible action to authorize general counsel, County Budget Officer, and CBA committee to finalize terms and conditions of the 2020 - 2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Webb County Deputy Sheriffs' Association (WCDSA); with additional action to approve and finalize said agreement contingent upon approval by the Webb County Deputy Sheriff's Association; and to authorize the County Judge to execute said agreement on behalf of Webb County; and to take any other action related to said agreement. [Closed Session/Executive Session is requested pursuant to Government Code §551.0725 Deliberation Regarding Contract Being Negotiated; Closed Meeting]

39. Communications

40. Adjourn

Dec 13, 2021 Commissioners Court Meeting

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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 DECEMBER 13, 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. Auditor

6. Civil Legal Division

7. Commissioners Court

8. Community Action Agency

9. Economic Development

10. Fire Suppression & EMS Services

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

12. Honorable Roberto "Bobby" Quintana, Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Pl. 1

13. Public Defender

14. Purchasing

5. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

15. Discussion and possible action to authorize the following change in job title/job description for slot #445 for submission to the Civil Service Commission. slot # Title 445 From: Officer I 445 To: Pilot Issue: The Webb County Sheriff's Office Seeks to change position from Officer I to Pilot. As per General orders there will be no change in salary rate. Solution: Request authorization from the Webb County Commissioners Court and the Webb County Civil Service Commission to change the job title and description for slot 445. Result: Change in Job title and description.

6. Building Maintenance

16. Discussion and possible action to approve the execution of an Elevator Modernization contract for three elevators Unit 1, Unit 2, and Unit 3 located at the New Sheriff's Building (formerly the Downtown H.E.B. Building) between Webb County and Schindler Elevator Corporation (Sourcewell/NJPA Contract # 100516-SCH) for an amount not to exceed $539,014.00 in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing; Section 271.101 and Section 271.102, to further authorize the transfer of funds within bond series funds and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [2019A Bond Series; Account #3868-7230-001-443000-260 (Repairs and Maintenance New Sheriff's Building Downtown formerly the Downtown H.E.B. Building)] Issue: Webb County Commissioners Court authorized the selection of Schindler Elevator Corporation to modernize all County elevators. Solution: Approve the execution of the contract to authorize Schindler Elevator to order parts and schedule the modernization of these elevators. Result: Modernizing the elevator will improve the operation and reliability of the units. Reduce maintenance costs, downtime and improve customer satisfaction on ride quality.

17. Discussion and possible action to approve the execution of an Elevator Modernization contract for one elevator (Unit 1) located at the Webb County Building located at 1620 Santa Ursula (formerly the Webb County Title Building) between Webb County and Schindler Elevator Corporation (Sourcewell/NJPA Contract #100516-SCH) for an amount not to exceed $116,761.00 in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program; Section 271.101 and Section 271.102, to further authorize the transfer of funds within bond series funds and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [2019A Bond Series; Account #3868-7230-001-443000-260 Repairs and Maintenance Webb County Building (formerly Webb County Title Building)] Issue: Webb County Commissioners Court authorized the selection of Schindler Elevator Corporation to modernize all County elevators. Solution: Approve the execution of the contract to authorize Schindler Elevator to order parts and schedule the modernization of these elevators. Result: Modernizing the elevator will improve the operation and reliability of the units. Reduce maintenance costs, downtown and improve customer satisfaction on ride quality.

18. Discussion and possible action to approve the execution of an Elevator Modernization contract for two elevators Unit D and Unit E for the Justice Center Building Inmate Elevators between Webb County and Schindler Elevator Corporation (Sourcewell/NJPA Contract #100516-SCH) for an amount not to exceed $237,497.00 in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program; Section 271.101 and Section 271.102, to further authorize the transfer of funds within bond series funds and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [2019A Bond Series; Account #3868-7230-001-443000-260 (Repairs and Maintenance Webb County Justice Center)] Issue: Webb County Commissioners Court authorized the selection of Schindler Elevator Corporation to modernize all County elevators. Solution: Approve the execution of the contract to authorize Schindler Elevator to order parts and schedule the modernization of these elevators. Result: Modernizing the elevator will improve the operation and reliability of the units. Reduce maintenance costs, downtime and improve customer satisfaction on ride quality.

7. Civil Legal Division (Part 1 of 2)

19. Discussion and possible action to enter into Third Party Agreements and any matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. Third Party Contracts – General Fund Sacred Heart Children's Home $10,000.00 Boys & Girls Clubs of Laredo $12,250.00 Greater Laredo Development Foundation $30,000.00 Border Area Nutrition Council $16,250.00 Laredo Crime Stoppers $3,000.00 Laredo Regional Food Bank $5,000.00 Webb Soil & Water Conservation District #337 $5,000.00 Bethany House of Laredo $10,000.00 South Texas Food Bank $24,750.00 Children's Advocacy Center of Laredo-Webb County $50,000.00 Literacy Volunteers of Laredo $5,000.00 Casa de Misericordia $15,000.00 Habitat for Humanity of Laredo Inc. $15,000.00 Border Region Behavioral Health Center (MHMR Community Center) $75,000.00 Area Health Education of the Mid Rio Grande Border Area of Texas $6,000.00 Rio Grande International Study Center $10,000.00 Communities in Schools of Laredo $5,000.00 Kidney Foundation of Laredo $10,000.00 Third Party Contracts – Health and Welfare – General Fund Laredo Animal Protective Society $10,000.00 Ruthe B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center $40,000.00 Gateway Community Health Center Inc. $67,500.00 Mercy Ministries of Laredo $75,000.00 Third Party Contracts – Hotel Motel Webb County Heritage Foundation, Inc. $20,000.00 Laredo Center for the Arts $8,000.00 Laredo Chamber of Commerce $150,000.00 Washington's Birthday Celebration Association (W.B.C.A.) $5,000.00 Border Olympics, Inc. $30,000.00 Laredo Children's Museum, DBA Imaginarium of South Texas $10,000.00 Society of Martha Washington $5,000.00 Princess Pocahontas Council of Laredo, TX $5,000.00 LULAC Council #7 $5,000.00 Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame $10,000.00 Laredo Main Street, Inc. (El Centro de Laredo Farmers Market) $20,000.00 Laredo Main Street, Inc. (JAMBOOZIE) $20,000.00 Special Olympics Texas - Area 21 Laredo $10,000.00 USA SAVATE- World Pugilist Hall of Fame $5,000.00 USA SAVATE- Projecto Capoeira $5,000.00 Laredo Cultural District $25,000.00

20. Discussion and possible action to approve Change Order No. 11 to the Medical Examiner Remodel Project (Contractor: Quantcorp Construction LLC.) extending the completion date to January 14, 2022 due to supply chain delays and any other matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [No change in cost. Requested by Engineering Department]

21. Discussion and possible action to enter into a construction contract with Quantcorp Construction LLC in the amount of One Million Eight Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand One Hundred and Thirty-Five Dollars ($1,868,135.00) for the Webb County Detoxification Facility Renovation Project, located at 1300 Chicago Street, and any matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Funding Account #3902-7230-001-474501 (Construction in Progress); Series 202 Interest Income ($253,310.66)]

22. Discussion and possible action to enter into Participation Agreement for the City of Laredo Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2 (TIRZ Number 2) to contribute forty percent (40%) of the County ad valorem tax increment attributable to the property in the zone, said sum being approximately Twenty-Six Million Four Hundred Eighty-Six Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars ($26,486,496.00), to be used within the zone to fund public improvements within the zone (Killam Coves), including One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) to reimburse Webb County for a public work project for assembly, public health, public safety and emergency shelter outside the zone and any matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Requested by the Webb County Commissioners Court]

23. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Development Agreement with Killam Development, Ltd. for the conveyance to Webb County of an approximate four (4) acre tract of land, located in South Laredo fronting on Modular Blvd., for a public facility to be used for public assembly, public safety, public health, community meetings, and emergency shelter and any other matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Requested by Webb County Commissioners Court]

14. Presentations

38. Recognition and presentation of trophy to the United South High School Panthers Football team for representing Laredo, Webb County at the Class 6A Division I Regional Semifinal playoffs in Austin Texas. [Requested by Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2]

37. Presentation by Natalie Hernandez, President of the Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA), regarding the upcoming WBCA events with presentation of the 124th Celebration’s Commemorative Poster to the Webb County Judge and Commissioners Court. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

7. Civil Legal Division (Part 2 of 2)

24. Discussion and possible action to enter into a one year parking lease, with three (3) one year options, for five (5) parking spaces (County parking lot, 1200 Washington St.) at One Hundred Dollars per space, payable in arrears and upon invoicing with the U.S. Attorneys Office Southern District of Texas effective February 1, 2022 through January 31, 2023 (initial term) and any matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Requested by Commissioners Court]

25. Discussion and possible action to enter into an engineering services agreement with Garver LLC., for design and construction administration of upgrades and rehab to the County's wastewater treatment plant in the amount of Nine Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars ($977,124.00) with an anticipated project term of three hundred sixty-five days (365) and any matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Requested by Webb County Utilities Director, Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) RFQ 2021-008 ]

26. Discussion and possible action to adopt the WEBB COUNTY PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT RULES AND PROCEDURES by Order, as authorized by chapters 341 and 343 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 683 of the Texas Transportation Code, and Chapter 7 of the Texas Water Code; effective upon adoption; and any other matters incident thereto; authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign the Order on behalf of the Commissioners Court. [Requested by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1 and Commissioner Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2]

27. Discussion and possible action to, by Order, appoint the Webb County Sheriff as the “Administrator” of the Webb County Public Nuisance Abatement Rules and Procedures and authorizing the Justices of the Peace to hear public nuisance cases for nuisance violations within their precinct; authorizing the County Judge to sign the Order on behalf of the Webb County Commissioners Court. [Requested by Commissioner Rosaura "Wawi Tijerina and Commissioner Jesse Gonzalez]

8. Elections

28. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund: Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal. From: 1001-1110-001-451201 Election Expense $200,000 $15,000 $94,320.98 $79,320.98 To: 1001-1110-001-456005 Postage & Courier Service $45,000 $15,000 $2,470.99 $17,470.99 Issue: The election Postage & Courier Service Fund currently has insufficient appropriation funds to cover expenditures for this upcoming fiscal year of the mass mail out of voter registration cards and any other expenditures needed through the fiscal year. Solution: Budget amendment line item transfer to increase revenues and expenditure will address the condition. Result: Election department will be able to cover the pending expenditure plus any future expenditures throughout the end of the fiscal year.

9. Information Technology

29. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund: Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal. From: 1001-1130-001-431007-010 Operational Reserve $50,000 To: 2005-1010-001-470000 Capital Outlay $0.00 $50,000 0.00 $50,000 Issue: Request funds to purchase new Shredder for Records Management. Solution: Seeking Authorization to transfer funds. Result: Transfer of funds will cover the purchase.

10. Planning

30. Discussion and possible action to adopt, by Order, the Reestablishment, Redefining and Renumeration of the County Election Precincts (aka, voting tabulation districts, "VTD"s) to conform with adopted redistricting changes (§42.005, Election Code), comply with population requirements (§42.006, Election Code) and to the extent legally permissible, separates unincorporated territory from incorporated territory of municipalities with a population of 10,000 or more (§42.007, Election Code); authorization for the County Judge to execute all required documents; directives to the County Clerk, Elections Administrator and staff to publish required notices in the newspaper and the county’s official website; and ordering the submission of all required certified copies to the Texas Secretary of State in compliance with state law. [Co-sponsored by Jose Salvador Tellez, Elections Administrator]

11. Purchasing

31. Discussion and possible action to accept the rankings and award Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2022-001 "Re-Roofing Design and Construction Administration Services" to the highest ranking firm Raba Kistner, in accordance with the Professional Services Procurement Act; Section 2254.004 (Contract for Professional Services or Architect, Engineer, or Surveyor) and to further authorize the Civil Legal Division to negotiate the terms and conditions of the professional services agreement and any other matters incident thereto. Company Name 1 2 3 Total Score Ranking Armko Industries Inc. 88 91 82 261 4 Bluefin LLC 85 90 76 251 6 Centurion Industries Inc. 82 85 75 242 7 Gomez Mendez Saenz, Inc. 77 77 81 235 9 North American Roofing Services 76 70 77 223 10 pbGroup LLC 77 79 80 236 8 Pie Consulting & Engineering 86 94 79 259 5 Premier Building Envelope Consultants 77 60 76 213 11 Raba Kistner 96 97 87 280 1 Rimkus Consulting Group Inc. 91 94 80 265 3 Terracon Consultants Inc. 84 94 89 267 2 Issue: The Justice Center Building roof has leaked on multiple occasions due to heavy rains. Webb County does not have the expertise to perform a thorough inspection of the roof and/or prepare detailed specifications and plans for vendors to submit formal bids for the removal and installation of a new roof to prevent further damage. Solution: Award Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2022-001 to the highest ranking firm and accept the rankings as submitted by the scoring committee. Result: Authorize civil legal division to negotiate with the highest ranking firm and return to court for approval of the professional services agreement.

32. Discussion and possible action authorizing the Purchasing Agent to add one (1) new cell phone device including data services for the Webb County Purchasing Department, Fixed Asset Coordinator pursuant to Sections 271.101 and Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing program DIR Agreement TSO-3420 at a monthly rate of $39.99 plus surcharges and other related fees per line with AT&T FirstNet Plan and subject to annual budgetary appropriation. [Account #1001-1310-001-441010 (Cell Phone Cost)]

12. Commissioners Court Administrator

33. Discussion and possible action to enter into an architectural services contract with Frank Architects d/b/a Able Cities in the amount of Thirty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($36,925.00) to develop construction plans for the golf course palapa, patio, driving range pads and driving range shelter and any matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Funding from operational reserve, Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 not to exceed $250,000 for the project (being design and construction)]

13. Closed Session/Executive Session

34. Discussion and possible action to enter into a twenty-two (22) year lease ("initial lease term" - Two years for Development Phase and Twenty years for Construction and Operation Phase) of the Webb County School Lands (Cuchillas and Lomas Pastures) located off Highway 59, Webb County, Texas, with GrandSolar Texas Two, LLC (Lessee), if Lessee exercises options to extend the lease for an additional four (4), six (6) month terms during the “Development Phase” of the Project and two-five (5) year terms during the “Construction and Operation Term Phase” of the Project the total possible Lease Term (if all Options are executed) is Thirty-Four (34) years, for the purpose of constructing and operating a three hundred (300MW) megawatt Solar Energy Project on said school lands in the amounts of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) per year to lease the school lands during the “Development Term” escalating 1.5% annually during the Development Phase and payments during the “Construction and Operational Term” (remainder of the Lease Term) of Three Hundred Fifty Dollars ($350.00) per acre for the Project Foot Print (with guarantee “rent” payments for 1,900 acres) with said “rents” escalating 2% per year during the “Construction and Operational Term”, and any matters incident thereto. [Closed Session/Executive Session is requested pursuant to Government Code §551.0725 Deliberation Regarding Contract (Lease) Being Negotiated; Closed Meeting]

35. Discussion and possible action to discuss the lease and use of an approximate three acre site located on the Webb County School Lands (Lomas/Cuchillas pastures) and any other matters incident thereto. [Closed session/Executive Session may be requested pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071, Consultation with Attorney, pending or contemplated litigation]

36. Status report with discussion and possible action to authorize general counsel, County Budget Officer, and CBA committee to finalize terms and conditions of the 2020 - 2027 Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Webb County Deputy Sheriffs' Association (WCDSA); with additional action to approve and finalize said agreement contingent upon approval by the Webb County Deputy Sheriff's Association; and to authorize the County Judge to execute said agreement on behalf of Webb County; and to take any other action related to said agreement. [Closed Session/Executive Session is requested pursuant to Government Code §551.0725 Deliberation Regarding Contract Being Negotiated; Closed Meeting]

39. Communications

40. Adjourn

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 DECEMBER 13, 2021 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, Business Office, Emergency Management, Human Resources, Risk Management, Tax Assessor-Collector; and any other Department reports); and any other matters incident thereto.

5. Auditor

6. Civil Legal Division

7. Commissioners Court

8. Community Action Agency

9. Economic Development

10. Fire Suppression & EMS Services

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

12. Honorable Roberto "Bobby" Quintana, Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Pl. 1

13. Public Defender

14. Purchasing

38. Recognition and presentation of trophy to the United South High School Panthers Football team for representing Laredo, Webb County at the Class 6A Division I Regional Semifinal playoffs in Austin Texas. [Requested by Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2]

39. Communications

40. Adjourn

Dec 13, 2021 Commissioners Court Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 DECEMBER 13, 2021 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, Business Office, Emergency Management, Human Resources, Risk Management, Tax Assessor-Collector; and any other Department reports); and any other matters incident thereto.

5. Auditor

6. Civil Legal Division

7. Commissioners Court

8. Community Action Agency

9. Economic Development

10. Fire Suppression & EMS Services

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

12. Honorable Roberto "Bobby" Quintana, Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Pl. 1

13. Public Defender

14. Purchasing

38. Recognition and presentation of trophy to the United South High School Panthers Football team for representing Laredo, Webb County at the Class 6A Division I Regional Semifinal playoffs in Austin Texas. [Requested by Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2]

39. Communications

40. Adjourn

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