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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 JANUARY 24, 2022 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, Emergency Management, Human Resources, Judicial Collections, 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. Bruni Community Center

7. Civil Legal Division

8. Community Action Agency

9. Economic Development

b. Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of a grant award from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation as developed, prepared, written, and submitted by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Grant Writer for the purchase of 41 Point Blank Ballistic Vests valued at up to $34,809 for the Sheriff’s Office peace officers; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any type of match; and, thus will have no impact to the general fund. All required documents were sent to the Economic Development Department and were found in compliance with the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) policy. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff] Issue: According to the Officer Down Memorial Page, law enforcement continues to be one of the most dangerous professions in the United States. Solution: Grant award so that the Webb County Sheriff’s peace officers be provided with a supplemental source of safety equipment. Result: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office law enforcement officers will be able to utilize critical safety and life-saving equipment.

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

11. Purchasing

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

30. Discussion and possible action regarding ethylene oxide emissions, as reported by ProPublica, information given by the Clean Air Laredo Coalition at the Town Hall meeting held on December 8, 2021, the elevated cancer risk for residents of Laredo and Webb County, the air toxicity at Laredo schools, and any other matters incident thereto.

5. Honorable Monica Notzon, 111th District Court Judge

12. 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: 1001-2020-001-432001 Professional Services $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $0.0 To: 1001-2020-001-458000 Administrative Travel $2,500 $5,000 $546.45 $5,546.45 Issue: The 111th District Court has insufficient funds for mandatory trainings required for specific positions, including but not limited to the Judge, Court Reporter, and Bailiff. Solution: Transfer funds withing the budget of the 111th District Court. Result: All required and/or mandatory trainings will be attained.

6. Economic Development

13. Discussion and possible action to ratify change order No. 3 to decrease the contract amount by $6,300.00 due to items not needed and to grant a time extension for the date of January 3, 2022 to the contract with RG Enterprises, LLC, for the Texas Department of Agriculture TXCDBG Mirando Water Well Phase 1 Project No. 7219095; and authorizing the County Judge to execute any relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: Items where not needed to complete the project. Therefore, a total of $6,300.00 will not be necessary to complete contractual activities. In addition, contractor needed extra time to complete actives, due to issues with rock and caliche, which slowed down the process. Solution: Approve change order #3 that will allow for the contractor to complete contractual activities. Result: Contractor will finish construction within contract timeframe.

7. Human Resources

14. Discussion and possible action to amend Webb County Personnel Policies manual in an effort to comply with HB2073. Issue: The following needs to be added to the Webb County Personnel Policy manual in an effort to comply with HB2073. Solution: Approval of these revisions will enable Webb County to comply with State mandates as required by HB2073. Result: Webb County will be in compliance with State Law, HB2073.

8. Civil Legal Division

15. Discussion and possible action approve a One (1) year Check Verification and Guaranteed Payment Processing Service and Loaner Agreement with Cross-Check in order for the Webb County Tax Assessor Collector to verify if individuals or business customers have sufficient funds drawn on their checking accounts at a cost of a 1.29% per transaction with an accompanying fee of ten cents ($.10) per said transaction along with a fifteen dollar ($15.00) per month subscription fee under the Agreement with said checks being verified through the use of point-of-sale equipment (25 machines) loaned to the Webb County Tax Assessor Collector by Cross-Check at a shipping cost of Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Patricia Barrera, Tax-Assessor Collector; Account #9080-101000-445 (Cash Tax Office Clearing Account)]

16. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, and allow the Webb County Elections Administrator to enter into a Joint Primary Election Services Contract with the Democratic and Republican Party Chairs in order for the Webb County Elections Administrator to conduct and supervise the Webb County Primary Election for both parties to be held on March 1, 2022, and, if necessary, their runoff elections to be held May 24, 2022, and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Jose Luis Castillo, Elections Office Administrator]

9. Elections

17. Discussion and possible action to enter into a one year (October 1, 2021 through September 20, 2022) Field System Software Maintenance, Warranty, and Oracle Sublicense Support Agreement with VOTEC Corporation (VOTEC Election Management and Compliance Support) in the amount of Forty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Sixty One Dollars Twenty-Seven Cents ($47,361.27) plus the sum of Twelve Thousand Two Hundred Forty Dollars ($12,240.00) for the Field System Software Support for a combined total of FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED ONE DOLLARS TWENTY-SEVEN CENTS ($59,601.27), and any other matters incident thereto and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents. [Account #1001-001-451201 (General Fund-Elections Expense]

Engineer

18. Presentation by Mr. Ricardo Solis, Able City, on the Casa Blanca Golf Course Improvements Project and discussion and possible action to review and accept or modify architectural rendering and floor plan for the Project and any other matters incident thereto.

19. Status report on the Webb County Youth Village and progress on construction with further discussion and possible action regarding the release of retainage if project is deemed complete, and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Webb County Judge Tano E. Tijerina]

11. Information Technology

20. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following slots, as well as promoting from within, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective January 24, 2022: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 2128 Systems Administrator $22.50 - $23.64 20 A/E 2387 Systems Support Technician $17.57 - $18.47 15/A-E Issue: Slot #2387 will become vacant on January 28, 2022. Slot #2128 will be filled from within. Solution: Request is being made to post and fill the vacant slots. Result: This action will allow our department to promote from within and to fill the vacant slot, allowing our department to continue to function efficiently and effectively.

12. Purchasing

21. Discussion and possible action to approve an Order and Resolution for the purpose of authorizing a public property finance contract issued under the Local Government Code Section 271.005 (Authority to Contract for Personal Property) between Government Capital Corporation and Webb County for the purpose of financing three (3) Automated Side Load Refuse Trucks for the Road and Bridge Department with a proposed financing term of Five (5) annual payments of $203,792.88 at an interest rate of 2.888%, with first annual payment due 12 months after signing; and to further authorize the Civil/Legal Department to finalize all related legal documents with final authorization from the County Judge and any other matters incident thereto. [Debt Service Account & Road & Bridge Capital Outlay Account] Issue: There is currently no funding in the Road and Bridge 2021-2022 FYE budget for the purchase of this heavy equipment. Solution: Approve the recommended financing option being provided by Government Capital Corporation for the three (3) refuse trucks for the Road and Bridge Department. Funding option includes a 5-year term with first payment due 12 months after signing and annually thereafter. Result: Once the finance agreement is executed, it will take 3-5 business days to receive the wired funds that will be allocated to the Road and Bridge Capital outlay account and recorded under long term debt service. Once funds are allocated to the general fund account, the Purchasing Agent will authorize the order through an official purchase order. Estimated time of delivery is 12 months.

22. Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of Three (3) 2023 Autocar ACX64 Xpeditor with Amrep Automated Side Load Refuse Trucks from Chastang Enterprises, Inc. (Buy-Board Contract No. 601-19) for an amount not to exceed $936,293.00 to include a five (5) year Cummins Engine, After-treatment and Transmission Warranty pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code; Sections 271.101, 271.102, Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Programs. Purchase will be contingent upon the approval of a funding source by Commissioners Court and any other matters incident thereto [Account #2007-7160-001-470000 (Capital Outlay)] Issue: Currently the County has 2013 models that have had reoccurring mechanical programs putting a strain on the operations for refuse collection. Road and Bridge Director is recommending that the units be replaced. Solution: Purchase new refuse trucks from cooperative vendor. 2023 models will take up to 12 months to build and deliver after ordering. Result: If approved, the refuse trucks will be ordered once the financing is secured and allocated to the Road and Bridge capital outlay account.

23. Discussion with possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to seek competitive pricing for materials and services necessary for the repair and/or replacement of livestock pens used by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office, and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Webb County Judge Tano E. Tijerina and Sheriff Martin Cuellar]

13. Veteran's Office

24. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective January 24, 2022: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 2260 Administrative Secretary $13.73 - $14.43 - 10/A-E Issue: The employee that was holding position as Administrative Secretary (slot #2260) has resigned, effective November 4, 2021. Solution: Request to fill this vacant slot will allow the department to continue to operate efficiently, with the opportunity of step increase after six-month probationary period. Result: The filling of slot #2260 will allow the department to run on a full staff if the court grants approval.

14. Water Utilities

25. Discussion and possible action to award a contract in the amount of $68,080.00 by sole source service provider American Generator Services LLC, to modify and upgrade our current backup Transfer Switch Sequence/Operation Programming for the power outage generators located at the Rio Bravo Water Treatment Plant. [Account #7220-7280-001-443000-035, Repairs & Maintenance Equipment (2016 Water Utility Improvement Series)] Issue: When the Rio Bravo Water Treatment Plant as built and put online in 2006 the generators were installed and programmed with natural gas as the primary source for power and the electrical utility generators to be used as a secondary backup power source. We currently have system running with electrical utility due to the cheaper cost compared to natural gas powered generators, which are more expensive to run due to the high cost of natural gas. The dual source power programming is will give the Utilities Dept. to automatically switch from one source of power i.e.; gas to electric or electric to gas as the main power source for the generators in the event of a power outage. Solution: Approve and authorize the Backup Generator upgrades to our Transfer Switch Station. Result: Department will have the ability to automatically transfer from electrical to natural gas power for the Backup Generators in the event of a Power Outage and ensure continuance of utility services to both Rio Bravo and El Cenizo.

26. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective January 24, 2022: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 2301 Operator I $15.15 12/A-E Issue: Position become Vacant January 7, 2022. Solution: Fill vacant position. Result: The filling of this position will alleviate work overload created by vacancy and allow for efficiency, effectiveness and production of work within the department and to better serve the needs of the county.

Budget Officer

27. Discussion and possible action to transfer county payroll savings funds accumulated as of January 21, 2022 in the amount of $975,736 to the Operational Reserve account and second quarterly allocation for new computers based on survey performed by Information Technology; and any other matters incident thereto. Account Number Account Name Amount 1001-1130-001-431007-010 Operational Reserve $925,736 1001-1130-001-460105 Minor Tools& Apparatus $50,000 Issue: Commissioners court directed a quarterly payroll sweep and allocation of funding for new computers for county departments. Solution: Complete first quarterly payroll sweep. Result: Savings for Operational Reserve and computers will be available.

28. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) from the Wage Classification reserve to cover payroll expense for Election administrator: Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal. From: 1001-1130-001-431007-015 Wage Classification $50,000 $23,414.46 $117,914.98 $94,500.52 To: 1001-1110-001-410000 Payroll Cost $258,118 $19,410 $165,070.92 $184,480.92 1001-1110-001-442000 FICA $19,746 $1,474.88 $11,025.20 $12,500.08 1001-1110-001-423000 Retirement $31,748 $2,392.06 $19,543.76 $21,935.82 1001-1110-001-425000 Unemployment $1,703 $127.84 $1,627.59 $1,755.43 1001-1110-001-426000 Workers Comp. $129 $9.68 $22.89 $32.57 $23,414.46 Issue: Filling of the Election's Administrator is in violation of filling vacancy, and the employee is entitled to retroactive pay from September 28th 2021. Solution: Transfer will allow employee to be paid. Result: Filling of vacancy will be in compliance with budgetary statue.

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

29. Discussion and possible action to authorize county departments and staff to develop a plan for the installation of requested speed humps in Oilton Park located in Oilton, Webb County, Texas; and any other matters incident thereto.

18. Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

31. Status report regarding Owners Representative with Gilpin Engineering Company for services related to the Webb County Fairgrounds project; and any other matters incident thereto. [Executive Session/Closed Session may be requested pursuant to Government Code Section 551.0725 Deliberation Regarding Contract Being Negotiated]

19. Closed Session/Executive Session

32. Status report by Ms. Melissa Morales Fletcher (retained outside legal counsel), with discussion and possible action regarding Cause No. 2018CVI001385 D4, styled Ricardo “Rick” Manuel Romo vs. Webb County, Texas and Marco Montemayor, Individually; and any other matters incident thereto. [Closed Session/Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071(1)(A) (Consultation with Attorney regarding pending litigation)] [Requested by Civil Legal Division]

33. Status report by outside counsel with discussion and possible action regarding Hanson Professional Services, Inc. [Closed Session/Executive Session may be requested pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071, Consultation with Attorney, pending or contemplated litigation]

34. Communications

35. Adjourn

Jan 24, 2022 Commissioners Court Meeting

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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 JANUARY 24, 2022 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, Emergency Management, Human Resources, Judicial Collections, 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. Bruni Community Center

7. Civil Legal Division

8. Community Action Agency

9. Economic Development

b. Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of a grant award from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation as developed, prepared, written, and submitted by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Grant Writer for the purchase of 41 Point Blank Ballistic Vests valued at up to $34,809 for the Sheriff’s Office peace officers; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any type of match; and, thus will have no impact to the general fund. All required documents were sent to the Economic Development Department and were found in compliance with the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) policy. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff] Issue: According to the Officer Down Memorial Page, law enforcement continues to be one of the most dangerous professions in the United States. Solution: Grant award so that the Webb County Sheriff’s peace officers be provided with a supplemental source of safety equipment. Result: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office law enforcement officers will be able to utilize critical safety and life-saving equipment.

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

11. Purchasing

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

30. Discussion and possible action regarding ethylene oxide emissions, as reported by ProPublica, information given by the Clean Air Laredo Coalition at the Town Hall meeting held on December 8, 2021, the elevated cancer risk for residents of Laredo and Webb County, the air toxicity at Laredo schools, and any other matters incident thereto.

5. Honorable Monica Notzon, 111th District Court Judge

12. 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: 1001-2020-001-432001 Professional Services $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $0.0 To: 1001-2020-001-458000 Administrative Travel $2,500 $5,000 $546.45 $5,546.45 Issue: The 111th District Court has insufficient funds for mandatory trainings required for specific positions, including but not limited to the Judge, Court Reporter, and Bailiff. Solution: Transfer funds withing the budget of the 111th District Court. Result: All required and/or mandatory trainings will be attained.

6. Economic Development

13. Discussion and possible action to ratify change order No. 3 to decrease the contract amount by $6,300.00 due to items not needed and to grant a time extension for the date of January 3, 2022 to the contract with RG Enterprises, LLC, for the Texas Department of Agriculture TXCDBG Mirando Water Well Phase 1 Project No. 7219095; and authorizing the County Judge to execute any relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: Items where not needed to complete the project. Therefore, a total of $6,300.00 will not be necessary to complete contractual activities. In addition, contractor needed extra time to complete actives, due to issues with rock and caliche, which slowed down the process. Solution: Approve change order #3 that will allow for the contractor to complete contractual activities. Result: Contractor will finish construction within contract timeframe.

7. Human Resources

14. Discussion and possible action to amend Webb County Personnel Policies manual in an effort to comply with HB2073. Issue: The following needs to be added to the Webb County Personnel Policy manual in an effort to comply with HB2073. Solution: Approval of these revisions will enable Webb County to comply with State mandates as required by HB2073. Result: Webb County will be in compliance with State Law, HB2073.

8. Civil Legal Division

15. Discussion and possible action approve a One (1) year Check Verification and Guaranteed Payment Processing Service and Loaner Agreement with Cross-Check in order for the Webb County Tax Assessor Collector to verify if individuals or business customers have sufficient funds drawn on their checking accounts at a cost of a 1.29% per transaction with an accompanying fee of ten cents ($.10) per said transaction along with a fifteen dollar ($15.00) per month subscription fee under the Agreement with said checks being verified through the use of point-of-sale equipment (25 machines) loaned to the Webb County Tax Assessor Collector by Cross-Check at a shipping cost of Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00) and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Patricia Barrera, Tax-Assessor Collector; Account #9080-101000-445 (Cash Tax Office Clearing Account)]

16. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, and allow the Webb County Elections Administrator to enter into a Joint Primary Election Services Contract with the Democratic and Republican Party Chairs in order for the Webb County Elections Administrator to conduct and supervise the Webb County Primary Election for both parties to be held on March 1, 2022, and, if necessary, their runoff elections to be held May 24, 2022, and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Jose Luis Castillo, Elections Office Administrator]

9. Elections

17. Discussion and possible action to enter into a one year (October 1, 2021 through September 20, 2022) Field System Software Maintenance, Warranty, and Oracle Sublicense Support Agreement with VOTEC Corporation (VOTEC Election Management and Compliance Support) in the amount of Forty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Sixty One Dollars Twenty-Seven Cents ($47,361.27) plus the sum of Twelve Thousand Two Hundred Forty Dollars ($12,240.00) for the Field System Software Support for a combined total of FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED ONE DOLLARS TWENTY-SEVEN CENTS ($59,601.27), and any other matters incident thereto and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents. [Account #1001-001-451201 (General Fund-Elections Expense]

Engineer

18. Presentation by Mr. Ricardo Solis, Able City, on the Casa Blanca Golf Course Improvements Project and discussion and possible action to review and accept or modify architectural rendering and floor plan for the Project and any other matters incident thereto.

19. Status report on the Webb County Youth Village and progress on construction with further discussion and possible action regarding the release of retainage if project is deemed complete, and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Webb County Judge Tano E. Tijerina]

11. Information Technology

20. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following slots, as well as promoting from within, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective January 24, 2022: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 2128 Systems Administrator $22.50 - $23.64 20 A/E 2387 Systems Support Technician $17.57 - $18.47 15/A-E Issue: Slot #2387 will become vacant on January 28, 2022. Slot #2128 will be filled from within. Solution: Request is being made to post and fill the vacant slots. Result: This action will allow our department to promote from within and to fill the vacant slot, allowing our department to continue to function efficiently and effectively.

12. Purchasing

21. Discussion and possible action to approve an Order and Resolution for the purpose of authorizing a public property finance contract issued under the Local Government Code Section 271.005 (Authority to Contract for Personal Property) between Government Capital Corporation and Webb County for the purpose of financing three (3) Automated Side Load Refuse Trucks for the Road and Bridge Department with a proposed financing term of Five (5) annual payments of $203,792.88 at an interest rate of 2.888%, with first annual payment due 12 months after signing; and to further authorize the Civil/Legal Department to finalize all related legal documents with final authorization from the County Judge and any other matters incident thereto. [Debt Service Account & Road & Bridge Capital Outlay Account] Issue: There is currently no funding in the Road and Bridge 2021-2022 FYE budget for the purchase of this heavy equipment. Solution: Approve the recommended financing option being provided by Government Capital Corporation for the three (3) refuse trucks for the Road and Bridge Department. Funding option includes a 5-year term with first payment due 12 months after signing and annually thereafter. Result: Once the finance agreement is executed, it will take 3-5 business days to receive the wired funds that will be allocated to the Road and Bridge Capital outlay account and recorded under long term debt service. Once funds are allocated to the general fund account, the Purchasing Agent will authorize the order through an official purchase order. Estimated time of delivery is 12 months.

22. Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of Three (3) 2023 Autocar ACX64 Xpeditor with Amrep Automated Side Load Refuse Trucks from Chastang Enterprises, Inc. (Buy-Board Contract No. 601-19) for an amount not to exceed $936,293.00 to include a five (5) year Cummins Engine, After-treatment and Transmission Warranty pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code; Sections 271.101, 271.102, Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Programs. Purchase will be contingent upon the approval of a funding source by Commissioners Court and any other matters incident thereto [Account #2007-7160-001-470000 (Capital Outlay)] Issue: Currently the County has 2013 models that have had reoccurring mechanical programs putting a strain on the operations for refuse collection. Road and Bridge Director is recommending that the units be replaced. Solution: Purchase new refuse trucks from cooperative vendor. 2023 models will take up to 12 months to build and deliver after ordering. Result: If approved, the refuse trucks will be ordered once the financing is secured and allocated to the Road and Bridge capital outlay account.

23. Discussion with possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to seek competitive pricing for materials and services necessary for the repair and/or replacement of livestock pens used by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office, and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Webb County Judge Tano E. Tijerina and Sheriff Martin Cuellar]

13. Veteran's Office

24. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective January 24, 2022: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 2260 Administrative Secretary $13.73 - $14.43 - 10/A-E Issue: The employee that was holding position as Administrative Secretary (slot #2260) has resigned, effective November 4, 2021. Solution: Request to fill this vacant slot will allow the department to continue to operate efficiently, with the opportunity of step increase after six-month probationary period. Result: The filling of slot #2260 will allow the department to run on a full staff if the court grants approval.

14. Water Utilities

25. Discussion and possible action to award a contract in the amount of $68,080.00 by sole source service provider American Generator Services LLC, to modify and upgrade our current backup Transfer Switch Sequence/Operation Programming for the power outage generators located at the Rio Bravo Water Treatment Plant. [Account #7220-7280-001-443000-035, Repairs & Maintenance Equipment (2016 Water Utility Improvement Series)] Issue: When the Rio Bravo Water Treatment Plant as built and put online in 2006 the generators were installed and programmed with natural gas as the primary source for power and the electrical utility generators to be used as a secondary backup power source. We currently have system running with electrical utility due to the cheaper cost compared to natural gas powered generators, which are more expensive to run due to the high cost of natural gas. The dual source power programming is will give the Utilities Dept. to automatically switch from one source of power i.e.; gas to electric or electric to gas as the main power source for the generators in the event of a power outage. Solution: Approve and authorize the Backup Generator upgrades to our Transfer Switch Station. Result: Department will have the ability to automatically transfer from electrical to natural gas power for the Backup Generators in the event of a Power Outage and ensure continuance of utility services to both Rio Bravo and El Cenizo.

26. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective January 24, 2022: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 2301 Operator I $15.15 12/A-E Issue: Position become Vacant January 7, 2022. Solution: Fill vacant position. Result: The filling of this position will alleviate work overload created by vacancy and allow for efficiency, effectiveness and production of work within the department and to better serve the needs of the county.

Budget Officer

27. Discussion and possible action to transfer county payroll savings funds accumulated as of January 21, 2022 in the amount of $975,736 to the Operational Reserve account and second quarterly allocation for new computers based on survey performed by Information Technology; and any other matters incident thereto. Account Number Account Name Amount 1001-1130-001-431007-010 Operational Reserve $925,736 1001-1130-001-460105 Minor Tools& Apparatus $50,000 Issue: Commissioners court directed a quarterly payroll sweep and allocation of funding for new computers for county departments. Solution: Complete first quarterly payroll sweep. Result: Savings for Operational Reserve and computers will be available.

28. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) from the Wage Classification reserve to cover payroll expense for Election administrator: Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal. From: 1001-1130-001-431007-015 Wage Classification $50,000 $23,414.46 $117,914.98 $94,500.52 To: 1001-1110-001-410000 Payroll Cost $258,118 $19,410 $165,070.92 $184,480.92 1001-1110-001-442000 FICA $19,746 $1,474.88 $11,025.20 $12,500.08 1001-1110-001-423000 Retirement $31,748 $2,392.06 $19,543.76 $21,935.82 1001-1110-001-425000 Unemployment $1,703 $127.84 $1,627.59 $1,755.43 1001-1110-001-426000 Workers Comp. $129 $9.68 $22.89 $32.57 $23,414.46 Issue: Filling of the Election's Administrator is in violation of filling vacancy, and the employee is entitled to retroactive pay from September 28th 2021. Solution: Transfer will allow employee to be paid. Result: Filling of vacancy will be in compliance with budgetary statue.

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

29. Discussion and possible action to authorize county departments and staff to develop a plan for the installation of requested speed humps in Oilton Park located in Oilton, Webb County, Texas; and any other matters incident thereto.

18. Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

31. Status report regarding Owners Representative with Gilpin Engineering Company for services related to the Webb County Fairgrounds project; and any other matters incident thereto. [Executive Session/Closed Session may be requested pursuant to Government Code Section 551.0725 Deliberation Regarding Contract Being Negotiated]

19. Closed Session/Executive Session

32. Status report by Ms. Melissa Morales Fletcher (retained outside legal counsel), with discussion and possible action regarding Cause No. 2018CVI001385 D4, styled Ricardo “Rick” Manuel Romo vs. Webb County, Texas and Marco Montemayor, Individually; and any other matters incident thereto. [Closed Session/Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071(1)(A) (Consultation with Attorney regarding pending litigation)] [Requested by Civil Legal Division]

33. Status report by outside counsel with discussion and possible action regarding Hanson Professional Services, Inc. [Closed Session/Executive Session may be requested pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071, Consultation with Attorney, pending or contemplated litigation]

34. Communications

35. Adjourn

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 JANUARY 24, 2022 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, Emergency Management, Human Resources, Judicial Collections, Risk Management, Tax Assessor-Collector; and any other Department reports); and any other matters incident thereto.

5. Auditor

6. Bruni Community Center

7. Civil Legal Division

8. Community Action Agency

9. Economic Development

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

11. Purchasing

18. Presentation by Mr. Ricardo Solis, Able City, on the Casa Blanca Golf Course Improvements Project and discussion and possible action to review and accept or modify architectural rendering and floor plan for the Project and any other matters incident thereto.

19. Status report on the Webb County Youth Village and progress on construction with further discussion and possible action regarding the release of retainage if project is deemed complete, and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Webb County Judge Tano E. Tijerina]

29. Discussion and possible action to authorize county departments and staff to develop a plan for the installation of requested speed humps in Oilton Park located in Oilton, Webb County, Texas; and any other matters incident thereto.

33. Status report by outside counsel with discussion and possible action regarding Hanson Professional Services, Inc. [Closed Session/Executive Session may be requested pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071, Consultation with Attorney, pending or contemplated litigation]

34. Communications

35. Adjourn

Jan 24, 2022 Commissioners Court Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 JANUARY 24, 2022 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, Emergency Management, Human Resources, Judicial Collections, Risk Management, Tax Assessor-Collector; and any other Department reports); and any other matters incident thereto.

5. Auditor

6. Bruni Community Center

7. Civil Legal Division

8. Community Action Agency

9. Economic Development

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

11. Purchasing

18. Presentation by Mr. Ricardo Solis, Able City, on the Casa Blanca Golf Course Improvements Project and discussion and possible action to review and accept or modify architectural rendering and floor plan for the Project and any other matters incident thereto.

19. Status report on the Webb County Youth Village and progress on construction with further discussion and possible action regarding the release of retainage if project is deemed complete, and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Webb County Judge Tano E. Tijerina]

29. Discussion and possible action to authorize county departments and staff to develop a plan for the installation of requested speed humps in Oilton Park located in Oilton, Webb County, Texas; and any other matters incident thereto.

33. Status report by outside counsel with discussion and possible action regarding Hanson Professional Services, Inc. [Closed Session/Executive Session may be requested pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071, Consultation with Attorney, pending or contemplated litigation]

34. Communications

35. Adjourn

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