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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 FEBRUARY 28, 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, 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. Budget Officer

7. Honorable Raul Reyes, Treasurer

8. Civil Legal Division

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

10. Community Action Agency

11. Economic Development

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

13. Human Resources

14. Information Technology

15. Planning & Physical Development

16. Purchasing

17. Risk Management

5. Honorable Rebecca Palomo, 341st District Court Judge

18. Discussion and possible action to allow an exemption and approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund: Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal. From: 1001-2230-001-451002 Transcripts $50,000 $40,000 $49,157 $,157 To: 1001-2230-001-451003 Court Interpreter/Reporter $65,000 $40,000 $0 $40,000 Issue: Additional funds needed to cover expenses. Solution: Approval of line item transfer. Result: There will be sufficient funds to cover pending invoices.

Honorable Esther Degollado, District Clerk

19. Discussion and possible action to approve the transfer of the following Slot with reclassification, salary changes and modification of Job Description and approve the filling of the vacant Slot, subject upon the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines: Slot# Title Hourly Rate/Salary From: 1749 Office Manager $22.54 - $46,875.42 14/Y To: 1749 Passport Supervisor $21.16 - $44,012.18 17/H Issue: The department is in need of a position specifically assigned for Passport Services. Solution: Approve the transfer of said slot from the Engineering department to the District Clerk's office. Result: The transfer will allow our department to continue to provide the customer service for our Passport Services.

7. Civil Legal Division

20. Presentation, discussion and possible action to initiate the creation of a Reinvestment Zone to be known as Esperanza Reinvestment Zone No. 1 being approximately 2 acres located within the AEP Lobo Station on U.S. Highway 59 and any matters incident thereto. [Requested by Wolf Tank Storage, LLC and Electric Transmission of Texas (ETT)]

8. Purchasing

21. Discussion and possible action to authorize the transfer of funds within the General Operating Fund from the Reserve account to the Repairs and Maintenance to Building Account in an amount not to exceed $17,000.00 for the expansion of the existing chain link fenced area used to store all County vehicles scheduled for auction and that are no longer in use by department(s). Expansion will consist of approximately 500 linear feet of chain link fence with barbed wire. [Account #1001-1130-001-443000-020 (Repairs and Maintenance Buildings)] Issue: The yards current capacity is approximately 40 vehicles, the expansion will allow up to 80 vehicles to be held. Over 68 vehicles are scheduled to be replaced in the future, these will require temporary storage while auction procedures are initiated and after commissioners court approval. Solution: During the current fiscal year, the Purchasing Department has collected over $54,000.00 in auction revenue and overall revenue of $1,637,297.91 collected since inception of the online auction program. The intent is to use these same auction revenues collected as program income, the County Auditor's recommendation is to request a transfer from the Operational Reserve where funds are already budgeted. Result: Approval of funds transfer will allow the Purchasing Agent to secure competitive pricing for the installation of new fencing for expansion of current holding area for all County vehicles no longer in use and scheduled for auction transfer or disposal.

9. Commissioners Court Administrator Public Hearing

22. Public Hearing on establishing a reinvestment zone, to be known as Pradera Solar Reinvestment Zone #1, on approximately 2529.95 acres located directly south of the intersection Highway 59 and east of the AEP Lobo Stations in Webb County, Texas. [Requested by Pradera Solar, LLC ] Close Public Hearing

23. Discussion and possible action to establish, by Order of the Webb County Commissioners Court, a reinvestment zone to be known as Pradera Solar Reinvestment Zone #1, on approximately 2529.95 acres located directly south of the intersection Highway 59 and east of the AEP Lobo Stations in Webb County, Texas; and any matters incident thereto. [Requested by Pradera Solar, LLC] Public Hearing

24. Public Hearing on establishing a reinvestment zone, to be known as Siete Wind Reinvestment Zone #1 being approximately 59,890.35 acres located south of the intersection Highway 59 and FM 2895 and extending approximately six (6) miles to both the east and west in Webb County, Texas. [Requested by Siete Wind, LLC] Close Public Hearing

25. Discussion and possible action to establish, by Order of the Webb County Commissioners Court, a reinvestment zone to be known as Siete Wind Reinvestment Zone #1 being approximately 59,890.35 acres located south of the intersection of Highway 59 and FM 2895 and extending approximately 6 miles to both the east and west; and any matters incident thereto. [Requested by Siete Wind, LLC]

26. Status report by Owners Representative, Gilpin Engineering Company, with discussion and possible action regarding the Webb County Fairgrounds project and any other matters incident thereto.

10. Closed Session/Executive Session

27. Discussion and possible action to approve settlement offer in the case entitled Ricardo “Rick” Manuel Romo v. Webb County, Texas, cause # 2018CV1001385D4, pending in the 406th Judicial District Court of Webb County, Texas and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents, and any other matters incident thereto. [Closed Session/Executive Session requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 (1)(B)(consultation with Attorney regarding a settlement offer)]

28. 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]

29. 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]

30. Report from Joanne Cicala of the Cicala Law Firm regarding settlement offers in the matter of Texas opioid multi-district litigation for the County in the matter of County of Webb v. Purdue Pharma, Inc., et al., MDL PRETRIAL CAUSE NO. 2018-63587, in the 152d District Court of Harris County, Texas, transferred to MDL 2804, N.D. OH.; with discussion and action to approve said settlement offer; and authorizing the County Judge to execute Order; and any other matters incident thereto. [Closed/Executive Session requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 (1)(B) (Consultation with Attorney regarding a settlement offer)

31. Status report by outside counsel with discussion and possible action regarding Abelardo G. Gonzalez v. Ponce Trevino, Civil Action No. 5:20-cv-00052. [Closed Session/Executive Session may be requested pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071, Consultation with Attorney, pending or contemplated litigation].

32. Communications

33. Adjourn

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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 FEBRUARY 28, 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, 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. Budget Officer

7. Honorable Raul Reyes, Treasurer

8. Civil Legal Division

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

10. Community Action Agency

11. Economic Development

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

13. Human Resources

14. Information Technology

15. Planning & Physical Development

16. Purchasing

17. Risk Management

5. Honorable Rebecca Palomo, 341st District Court Judge

18. Discussion and possible action to allow an exemption and approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund: Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal. From: 1001-2230-001-451002 Transcripts $50,000 $40,000 $49,157 $,157 To: 1001-2230-001-451003 Court Interpreter/Reporter $65,000 $40,000 $0 $40,000 Issue: Additional funds needed to cover expenses. Solution: Approval of line item transfer. Result: There will be sufficient funds to cover pending invoices.

Honorable Esther Degollado, District Clerk

19. Discussion and possible action to approve the transfer of the following Slot with reclassification, salary changes and modification of Job Description and approve the filling of the vacant Slot, subject upon the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines: Slot# Title Hourly Rate/Salary From: 1749 Office Manager $22.54 - $46,875.42 14/Y To: 1749 Passport Supervisor $21.16 - $44,012.18 17/H Issue: The department is in need of a position specifically assigned for Passport Services. Solution: Approve the transfer of said slot from the Engineering department to the District Clerk's office. Result: The transfer will allow our department to continue to provide the customer service for our Passport Services.

7. Civil Legal Division

20. Presentation, discussion and possible action to initiate the creation of a Reinvestment Zone to be known as Esperanza Reinvestment Zone No. 1 being approximately 2 acres located within the AEP Lobo Station on U.S. Highway 59 and any matters incident thereto. [Requested by Wolf Tank Storage, LLC and Electric Transmission of Texas (ETT)]

8. Purchasing

21. Discussion and possible action to authorize the transfer of funds within the General Operating Fund from the Reserve account to the Repairs and Maintenance to Building Account in an amount not to exceed $17,000.00 for the expansion of the existing chain link fenced area used to store all County vehicles scheduled for auction and that are no longer in use by department(s). Expansion will consist of approximately 500 linear feet of chain link fence with barbed wire. [Account #1001-1130-001-443000-020 (Repairs and Maintenance Buildings)] Issue: The yards current capacity is approximately 40 vehicles, the expansion will allow up to 80 vehicles to be held. Over 68 vehicles are scheduled to be replaced in the future, these will require temporary storage while auction procedures are initiated and after commissioners court approval. Solution: During the current fiscal year, the Purchasing Department has collected over $54,000.00 in auction revenue and overall revenue of $1,637,297.91 collected since inception of the online auction program. The intent is to use these same auction revenues collected as program income, the County Auditor's recommendation is to request a transfer from the Operational Reserve where funds are already budgeted. Result: Approval of funds transfer will allow the Purchasing Agent to secure competitive pricing for the installation of new fencing for expansion of current holding area for all County vehicles no longer in use and scheduled for auction transfer or disposal.

9. Commissioners Court Administrator Public Hearing

22. Public Hearing on establishing a reinvestment zone, to be known as Pradera Solar Reinvestment Zone #1, on approximately 2529.95 acres located directly south of the intersection Highway 59 and east of the AEP Lobo Stations in Webb County, Texas. [Requested by Pradera Solar, LLC ] Close Public Hearing

23. Discussion and possible action to establish, by Order of the Webb County Commissioners Court, a reinvestment zone to be known as Pradera Solar Reinvestment Zone #1, on approximately 2529.95 acres located directly south of the intersection Highway 59 and east of the AEP Lobo Stations in Webb County, Texas; and any matters incident thereto. [Requested by Pradera Solar, LLC] Public Hearing

24. Public Hearing on establishing a reinvestment zone, to be known as Siete Wind Reinvestment Zone #1 being approximately 59,890.35 acres located south of the intersection Highway 59 and FM 2895 and extending approximately six (6) miles to both the east and west in Webb County, Texas. [Requested by Siete Wind, LLC] Close Public Hearing

25. Discussion and possible action to establish, by Order of the Webb County Commissioners Court, a reinvestment zone to be known as Siete Wind Reinvestment Zone #1 being approximately 59,890.35 acres located south of the intersection of Highway 59 and FM 2895 and extending approximately 6 miles to both the east and west; and any matters incident thereto. [Requested by Siete Wind, LLC]

26. Status report by Owners Representative, Gilpin Engineering Company, with discussion and possible action regarding the Webb County Fairgrounds project and any other matters incident thereto.

10. Closed Session/Executive Session

27. Discussion and possible action to approve settlement offer in the case entitled Ricardo “Rick” Manuel Romo v. Webb County, Texas, cause # 2018CV1001385D4, pending in the 406th Judicial District Court of Webb County, Texas and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents, and any other matters incident thereto. [Closed Session/Executive Session requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 (1)(B)(consultation with Attorney regarding a settlement offer)]

28. 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]

29. 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]

30. Report from Joanne Cicala of the Cicala Law Firm regarding settlement offers in the matter of Texas opioid multi-district litigation for the County in the matter of County of Webb v. Purdue Pharma, Inc., et al., MDL PRETRIAL CAUSE NO. 2018-63587, in the 152d District Court of Harris County, Texas, transferred to MDL 2804, N.D. OH.; with discussion and action to approve said settlement offer; and authorizing the County Judge to execute Order; and any other matters incident thereto. [Closed/Executive Session requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 (1)(B) (Consultation with Attorney regarding a settlement offer)

31. Status report by outside counsel with discussion and possible action regarding Abelardo G. Gonzalez v. Ponce Trevino, Civil Action No. 5:20-cv-00052. [Closed Session/Executive Session may be requested pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071, Consultation with Attorney, pending or contemplated litigation].

32. Communications

33. Adjourn

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