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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 AUGUST 22, 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, 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. Civil Legal Division

7. Commissioners Court Administrator

8. Community Action Agency

9. Economic Development

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

11. Honorable Jose "Pepe" Salinas, Justice of the Peace Pct. 4

12. Public Defender

13. Purchasing

14. Risk Management

15. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

16. Honorable Raul Reyes, Treasurer

17. Line Item Transfers

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

35. Discussion regarding Webb County’s partnering with Clean Air Laredo Coalition and other local entities to support the BAIR Emissions Testing request to conduct air quality monitoring at high risk locations in Webb County, Texas, with possible action to approve potential funding for this request, and any other matters incident thereto.

15. Presentations

36. Discussion and possible action to recognize the month of September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Webb County, Texas. [Requested by Cindy Liendo, Commissioner Pct. 4]

37. Recognition and Presentation of Plaque to Alejandra Gonzalez, a 12 year ol local boxer who Ranked #1 in the 75lb weight class at the National Junior Olympics Boxing Tournament. [Requested by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

38. Recognition and Presentation of plaques to Six (6) Journalists who have been committed to journalism for more than 20 years for our Laredo Community. [Requested by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

39. Communications

5. Casa Blanca Golf Course

18. Discussion and possible action to increase funding to the following accounts within the golf Course fund not to exceed $99,250; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 (Operational Reserve)] Acct. Number Acct. Name Request 7100-6120-001-463006-005 Food & Beverage COS Food $4,000 7100-6120-001-463006-010 Food & Beverage COS- NonAlcBev $2,000 7100-6110-001-461005-030 Merchandise COS-Shoes $2,500 7100-6110-001-461005-035 Merchandise COS-Equipment $7,000 7100-6080-001-460028 Janitorial Supplies $750 7100-6080-001-457005-005 Reimbursable Labor-Golf $18,000 7100-6120-001-457005-005 Reimbursable Labor-FB $45,000 7100-6130-001-457005-005 Reimbursable Labor-GA $20,000 $99,250 Issue: Supplies and payroll funding are needed at the golf course to close out this fiscal year. Solution: Add funds to accounts listed above in order to fulfill purchases. Result: Will have sufficient funds to complete purchases and pay golf course employees for the remainder of the year.

6. Civil Legal Division

19. Discussion and possible action to enter into a one year (September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023) Interlocal Agreement with the United Independent School District (“UISD”) for juvenile court coordinators salaries for the Justice of the Peace Court Precinct 2, Place 1, in the amount of Thirty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Nine Dollars ($34,589.00) being the County’s Share and Fifty-Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-One Dollars ($50,721.00) being the County’s Share for the Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 for a total salary amount for both Justice of the Peace Precincts being EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TEN DOLLARS ($85,310.00). [Juvenile Case Manager Fund: J.P. Pct. 4 J. Salinas #2014-2180-001-432001 and J.P. Pct. 2 Pl. 1 R. Quintana #2014-2160-001-432001 (Professional Services)] Issue: Webb County Justices of the Peace Courts provide truancy court for juveniles referred to their Courts by school districts for violation of compulsory state attendance laws. The Justices of the Peace require the presence of school district Attendance Officers in order to enforce these school compulsory attendance laws. These Attendance Officers, who assist the Justices of the Peace in providing court coordination of the truancy court docket, require their services be compensated (salary). Solution: UISD and Webb County each pay ½ the salaries for Attendance Officers acting as Justice Court Coordinators overseeing the truancy court docket. Result: Provide truancy court for juveniles referred to Justice of the Peace Courts by school districts.

7. Engineer

20. Discussion and possible action to approve a request for additional funding in the amount of $11,138.50 for Material Testing ($10,000.00) and Plan Review and Inspection Fees ($1,138.50) for the Casa Blanca Golf Course Improvement Project; and have the County Judge sign any relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #7100-730-001-470000 (Capital Outlay) and Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 (Operational Reserve) Issue: There are currently no funds available in this account that will cover costs needed for material testing, plan review and inspection fees associated with this project. Solution: Approve funding and line item transfer as needed for the project. Result: Funding will allow continuation of services without interruption to this project.

21. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) for the Engineering Department: Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal. From: 1001-1130-001-431007-010 Operational Reserve $11,139 To: 7100-7230-001-470000 Capital Outlay $471,728 $11,139 $3,697.00 $14,836.00 Issue: Funds are currently not available in this account that will cover costs that are needed for material testing, plan review and inspection fees associated with this project. Solution: Approval of line item transfer. Result: Funding will allow continuation of services for the Casa Blanca Golf Club Improvements without interruption to the project.

8. Purchasing

22. Discussion and possible action to amend the Elevator Modernization Contract between Webb County and Schindler Elevator Corporation (Sourcewell/NJPA Contract # 100516-SCH) in an amount not to exceed $15,975.00 for three elevators Unit 1, Unit 2, and Unit 3 at the new Sheriff’s building (formally the downtown HEB Building), amending the original contract sum to $554,989.00 due to price escalations of the 2023 Labor and Material rates and in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing; Section 271.101 and Section 271.102 and 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 #3867-7230-001-443000-400 (Repairs and Maintenance HEB Building Project)] Issue: Union labor rates and material cost escalations required a price increase to original contract sum. Solution: Approve amendment to process equipment orders. Deposit payments for equipment have been processed but will not be processed until contract sum is amended by required amount. Result: Contract sum will be amended by order of the Court. No funding is required for this fiscal year, additional amount requested will not be expensed until 3rd quarter of FYE 2023.

23. Discussion and possible action to amend the Elevator Modernization Contract between Webb County and Schindler Elevator Corporation (Sourcewell/NJPA Contract # 100516-SCH) in an amount not to exceed $14,351.00 for two (2) elevators Unit D and Unit E for the Justice Center Building Inmate Elevators, amending the original contract sum to $251,848.00 due to price escalations of the 2023 Labor and Material rates and in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing; Section 271.101 and Section 271.102 and 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 #3868-7230-001-443000-255 (Repairs and Maintenance Justice Center)] Issue: Union labor rates and material cost escalations required a price increase to original contract sum. Solution: Approve amendment to process equipment orders. Deposit payments for equipment have been processed but will not be processed until contract sum is amended by required amount. Result: Contract sum will be amended by order of the Court. No funding is required for this fiscal year, additional amount requested will not be expensed until 3rd quarter of FYE 2023.

9. Risk Management

24. Discussion and possible action to approve by order a discretionary exemption for professional services in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, §262.024 (4) Professional Services for actuarial analysis of the post employment health plan in accordance with GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) 75 and calculating IBNR (Incurred but Not Reported) reserves for the County's Medical, Rx and Dental plans for fiscal years ending September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2023 from Lewis and Ellis Actuaries and Consultants in an amount not to exceed $16,600.00 and to further authorize the County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #6300-1090-001-432001 (Professional Services)] Issue: Governmental Accounting Report is needed by the Auditor's office on a yearly basis. Solution: Approval by the Court to accept Lewis & Ellis as actuaries to provide report will enable Risk Management to turn in report on a timely basis. Result: Report will be submitted to the court and the auditor's office by the end of this year.

25. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund. [Requested by Dr. Pedro Alfaro, Risk Management Director] Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal. From: 1001-1130-001-431007-010 Operational Reserve $41,460 To: 1001-1180-001-46015 Minor Tools & Apparatus $12,000.00 $41,460 $3,934.76 $45,394.76 Issue: Automatic External Defibrillators (AED’s) have reached “end of life.” The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has deemed our current AED’s obsolete, therefore no batteries can be purchased to continue using the counties AED’s. In order to continue to provide functioning AED’s to the county, we must purchase new AED’s for all county buildings. Solution: By adequately funding the minor tools and apparatus account, we will be able to purchase these needed AED’s. Result: With the purchase of new AED’s, we will provide the county with state of the art equipment that could save lives.

10. Claudia A. Cantu, Chief Deputy Constable Pct. 1

26. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund. Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal. From: 1001-3150-443000-075 Repairs & Maint. Vehicles $30,000 $8,000 $13,455.39 $5,455.39 1001-3150-001-464010 Dues & Memberships $2,000 $1,000 $1,205.00 $205.00 $9,000 To: 1001-3150-001-462605 Fuel & Lubricants $62,000 $8,000 $3,069.27 $11,069.27 1001-3150-001-456205 Training & Education $5,000 $1,000 $99.25 $1,099.25 $9,000 Issue: The current balance is not enough to cover the fiscal year. Solution: Request a line item transfer to cover the remainder of the fiscal year. Result: Funds will be available to close the remaining of fiscal year.

11. Honorable Patricia Barrera, Tax-Assessor- Collector

27. Presentation and submission of the 2022 Truth in Taxation Calculations

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

29. Discussion and possible action to approve the Anticipated Collection Tax Rate for M&O (Maintenance & Operations) to be 101%

30. Discussion and possible action to establish a Proposed Tax Rate for the Year 2022; to take record vote on a Proposed Tax Rate, including scheduling public hearing and meeting to adopt Tax Rate for the Year 2022.

31. Discussion and possible action to pay certain tax office employees the accumulated Compensatory Time from the Tax Office payroll savings. Our estimated compensatory time pay out is no more than $23,957.93 and our payroll savings is $54,074. [Account #1001-1320-001-410000 ([Payroll Cost)] [Sponsored by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1 and Cindy Liendo, Commissioner Pct. 4]

12. Commissioners Court Administrator (Part 1 of 2)

33. Discussion and possible action to enter an Order of the Commissioners Court appointing Assistant Fire Chief Felix Nunez as the Webb County Fire Marshal for a two year term, pursuant to Local Government Code §352.011, and setting and approving the bond at One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) and any other matters incident thereto.

13. Honorable John C. Galo, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 3

34. Discussion and possible action to adopt an amendment to the Webb County Water Utility Tariff (Section G: Rates & Service Fees) for a five year period as set out in the Webb County 2022 Water/Wastewater Rate Study and Financial Forecast to be effective October 1, 2022 and any other matters incident thereto.

12. Commissioners Court Administrator (Part 2 of 2)

32. Workshop with discussion and possible action on the Webb County Fairgrounds Project and any matters incident thereto.

40. Adjourn

Aug 22, 2022 Commissioners Court Meeting

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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 AUGUST 22, 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, 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. Civil Legal Division

7. Commissioners Court Administrator

8. Community Action Agency

9. Economic Development

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

11. Honorable Jose "Pepe" Salinas, Justice of the Peace Pct. 4

12. Public Defender

13. Purchasing

14. Risk Management

15. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

16. Honorable Raul Reyes, Treasurer

17. Line Item Transfers

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

35. Discussion regarding Webb County’s partnering with Clean Air Laredo Coalition and other local entities to support the BAIR Emissions Testing request to conduct air quality monitoring at high risk locations in Webb County, Texas, with possible action to approve potential funding for this request, and any other matters incident thereto.

15. Presentations

36. Discussion and possible action to recognize the month of September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Webb County, Texas. [Requested by Cindy Liendo, Commissioner Pct. 4]

37. Recognition and Presentation of Plaque to Alejandra Gonzalez, a 12 year ol local boxer who Ranked #1 in the 75lb weight class at the National Junior Olympics Boxing Tournament. [Requested by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

38. Recognition and Presentation of plaques to Six (6) Journalists who have been committed to journalism for more than 20 years for our Laredo Community. [Requested by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

39. Communications

5. Casa Blanca Golf Course

18. Discussion and possible action to increase funding to the following accounts within the golf Course fund not to exceed $99,250; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 (Operational Reserve)] Acct. Number Acct. Name Request 7100-6120-001-463006-005 Food & Beverage COS Food $4,000 7100-6120-001-463006-010 Food & Beverage COS- NonAlcBev $2,000 7100-6110-001-461005-030 Merchandise COS-Shoes $2,500 7100-6110-001-461005-035 Merchandise COS-Equipment $7,000 7100-6080-001-460028 Janitorial Supplies $750 7100-6080-001-457005-005 Reimbursable Labor-Golf $18,000 7100-6120-001-457005-005 Reimbursable Labor-FB $45,000 7100-6130-001-457005-005 Reimbursable Labor-GA $20,000 $99,250 Issue: Supplies and payroll funding are needed at the golf course to close out this fiscal year. Solution: Add funds to accounts listed above in order to fulfill purchases. Result: Will have sufficient funds to complete purchases and pay golf course employees for the remainder of the year.

6. Civil Legal Division

19. Discussion and possible action to enter into a one year (September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023) Interlocal Agreement with the United Independent School District (“UISD”) for juvenile court coordinators salaries for the Justice of the Peace Court Precinct 2, Place 1, in the amount of Thirty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Nine Dollars ($34,589.00) being the County’s Share and Fifty-Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-One Dollars ($50,721.00) being the County’s Share for the Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 for a total salary amount for both Justice of the Peace Precincts being EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TEN DOLLARS ($85,310.00). [Juvenile Case Manager Fund: J.P. Pct. 4 J. Salinas #2014-2180-001-432001 and J.P. Pct. 2 Pl. 1 R. Quintana #2014-2160-001-432001 (Professional Services)] Issue: Webb County Justices of the Peace Courts provide truancy court for juveniles referred to their Courts by school districts for violation of compulsory state attendance laws. The Justices of the Peace require the presence of school district Attendance Officers in order to enforce these school compulsory attendance laws. These Attendance Officers, who assist the Justices of the Peace in providing court coordination of the truancy court docket, require their services be compensated (salary). Solution: UISD and Webb County each pay ½ the salaries for Attendance Officers acting as Justice Court Coordinators overseeing the truancy court docket. Result: Provide truancy court for juveniles referred to Justice of the Peace Courts by school districts.

7. Engineer

20. Discussion and possible action to approve a request for additional funding in the amount of $11,138.50 for Material Testing ($10,000.00) and Plan Review and Inspection Fees ($1,138.50) for the Casa Blanca Golf Course Improvement Project; and have the County Judge sign any relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #7100-730-001-470000 (Capital Outlay) and Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 (Operational Reserve) Issue: There are currently no funds available in this account that will cover costs needed for material testing, plan review and inspection fees associated with this project. Solution: Approve funding and line item transfer as needed for the project. Result: Funding will allow continuation of services without interruption to this project.

21. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) for the Engineering Department: Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal. From: 1001-1130-001-431007-010 Operational Reserve $11,139 To: 7100-7230-001-470000 Capital Outlay $471,728 $11,139 $3,697.00 $14,836.00 Issue: Funds are currently not available in this account that will cover costs that are needed for material testing, plan review and inspection fees associated with this project. Solution: Approval of line item transfer. Result: Funding will allow continuation of services for the Casa Blanca Golf Club Improvements without interruption to the project.

8. Purchasing

22. Discussion and possible action to amend the Elevator Modernization Contract between Webb County and Schindler Elevator Corporation (Sourcewell/NJPA Contract # 100516-SCH) in an amount not to exceed $15,975.00 for three elevators Unit 1, Unit 2, and Unit 3 at the new Sheriff’s building (formally the downtown HEB Building), amending the original contract sum to $554,989.00 due to price escalations of the 2023 Labor and Material rates and in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing; Section 271.101 and Section 271.102 and 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 #3867-7230-001-443000-400 (Repairs and Maintenance HEB Building Project)] Issue: Union labor rates and material cost escalations required a price increase to original contract sum. Solution: Approve amendment to process equipment orders. Deposit payments for equipment have been processed but will not be processed until contract sum is amended by required amount. Result: Contract sum will be amended by order of the Court. No funding is required for this fiscal year, additional amount requested will not be expensed until 3rd quarter of FYE 2023.

23. Discussion and possible action to amend the Elevator Modernization Contract between Webb County and Schindler Elevator Corporation (Sourcewell/NJPA Contract # 100516-SCH) in an amount not to exceed $14,351.00 for two (2) elevators Unit D and Unit E for the Justice Center Building Inmate Elevators, amending the original contract sum to $251,848.00 due to price escalations of the 2023 Labor and Material rates and in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing; Section 271.101 and Section 271.102 and 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 #3868-7230-001-443000-255 (Repairs and Maintenance Justice Center)] Issue: Union labor rates and material cost escalations required a price increase to original contract sum. Solution: Approve amendment to process equipment orders. Deposit payments for equipment have been processed but will not be processed until contract sum is amended by required amount. Result: Contract sum will be amended by order of the Court. No funding is required for this fiscal year, additional amount requested will not be expensed until 3rd quarter of FYE 2023.

9. Risk Management

24. Discussion and possible action to approve by order a discretionary exemption for professional services in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, §262.024 (4) Professional Services for actuarial analysis of the post employment health plan in accordance with GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) 75 and calculating IBNR (Incurred but Not Reported) reserves for the County's Medical, Rx and Dental plans for fiscal years ending September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2023 from Lewis and Ellis Actuaries and Consultants in an amount not to exceed $16,600.00 and to further authorize the County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #6300-1090-001-432001 (Professional Services)] Issue: Governmental Accounting Report is needed by the Auditor's office on a yearly basis. Solution: Approval by the Court to accept Lewis & Ellis as actuaries to provide report will enable Risk Management to turn in report on a timely basis. Result: Report will be submitted to the court and the auditor's office by the end of this year.

25. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund. [Requested by Dr. Pedro Alfaro, Risk Management Director] Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal. From: 1001-1130-001-431007-010 Operational Reserve $41,460 To: 1001-1180-001-46015 Minor Tools & Apparatus $12,000.00 $41,460 $3,934.76 $45,394.76 Issue: Automatic External Defibrillators (AED’s) have reached “end of life.” The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has deemed our current AED’s obsolete, therefore no batteries can be purchased to continue using the counties AED’s. In order to continue to provide functioning AED’s to the county, we must purchase new AED’s for all county buildings. Solution: By adequately funding the minor tools and apparatus account, we will be able to purchase these needed AED’s. Result: With the purchase of new AED’s, we will provide the county with state of the art equipment that could save lives.

10. Claudia A. Cantu, Chief Deputy Constable Pct. 1

26. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund. Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal. From: 1001-3150-443000-075 Repairs & Maint. Vehicles $30,000 $8,000 $13,455.39 $5,455.39 1001-3150-001-464010 Dues & Memberships $2,000 $1,000 $1,205.00 $205.00 $9,000 To: 1001-3150-001-462605 Fuel & Lubricants $62,000 $8,000 $3,069.27 $11,069.27 1001-3150-001-456205 Training & Education $5,000 $1,000 $99.25 $1,099.25 $9,000 Issue: The current balance is not enough to cover the fiscal year. Solution: Request a line item transfer to cover the remainder of the fiscal year. Result: Funds will be available to close the remaining of fiscal year.

11. Honorable Patricia Barrera, Tax-Assessor- Collector

27. Presentation and submission of the 2022 Truth in Taxation Calculations

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

29. Discussion and possible action to approve the Anticipated Collection Tax Rate for M&O (Maintenance & Operations) to be 101%

30. Discussion and possible action to establish a Proposed Tax Rate for the Year 2022; to take record vote on a Proposed Tax Rate, including scheduling public hearing and meeting to adopt Tax Rate for the Year 2022.

31. Discussion and possible action to pay certain tax office employees the accumulated Compensatory Time from the Tax Office payroll savings. Our estimated compensatory time pay out is no more than $23,957.93 and our payroll savings is $54,074. [Account #1001-1320-001-410000 ([Payroll Cost)] [Sponsored by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1 and Cindy Liendo, Commissioner Pct. 4]

12. Commissioners Court Administrator (Part 1 of 2)

33. Discussion and possible action to enter an Order of the Commissioners Court appointing Assistant Fire Chief Felix Nunez as the Webb County Fire Marshal for a two year term, pursuant to Local Government Code §352.011, and setting and approving the bond at One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) and any other matters incident thereto.

13. Honorable John C. Galo, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 3

34. Discussion and possible action to adopt an amendment to the Webb County Water Utility Tariff (Section G: Rates & Service Fees) for a five year period as set out in the Webb County 2022 Water/Wastewater Rate Study and Financial Forecast to be effective October 1, 2022 and any other matters incident thereto.

12. Commissioners Court Administrator (Part 2 of 2)

32. Workshop with discussion and possible action on the Webb County Fairgrounds Project and any matters incident thereto.

40. Adjourn

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 AUGUST 22, 2022 9:00 a.m.

1. Roll Call by Honorable Margie Ramirez-Ibarra, Webb County Clerk

2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation

5. Auditor

6. Civil Legal Division

7. Commissioners Court Administrator

8. Community Action Agency

9. Economic Development

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

11. Honorable Jose "Pepe" Salinas, Justice of the Peace Pct. 4

12. Public Defender

13. Purchasing

14. Risk Management

15. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

16. Honorable Raul Reyes, Treasurer

17. Line Item Transfers

36. Discussion and possible action to recognize the month of September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Webb County, Texas. [Requested by Cindy Liendo, Commissioner Pct. 4]

37. Recognition and Presentation of Plaque to Alejandra Gonzalez, a 12 year ol local boxer who Ranked #1 in the 75lb weight class at the National Junior Olympics Boxing Tournament. [Requested by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

38. Recognition and Presentation of plaques to Six (6) Journalists who have been committed to journalism for more than 20 years for our Laredo Community. [Requested by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

39. Communications

27. Presentation and submission of the 2022 Truth in Taxation Calculations

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

29. Discussion and possible action to approve the Anticipated Collection Tax Rate for M&O (Maintenance & Operations) to be 101%

30. Discussion and possible action to establish a Proposed Tax Rate for the Year 2022; to take record vote on a Proposed Tax Rate, including scheduling public hearing and meeting to adopt Tax Rate for the Year 2022.

32. Workshop with discussion and possible action on the Webb County Fairgrounds Project and any matters incident thereto.

40. Adjourn

Aug 22, 2022 Commissioners Court Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 AUGUST 22, 2022 9:00 a.m.

1. Roll Call by Honorable Margie Ramirez-Ibarra, Webb County Clerk

2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation

5. Auditor

6. Civil Legal Division

7. Commissioners Court Administrator

8. Community Action Agency

9. Economic Development

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

11. Honorable Jose "Pepe" Salinas, Justice of the Peace Pct. 4

12. Public Defender

13. Purchasing

14. Risk Management

15. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

16. Honorable Raul Reyes, Treasurer

17. Line Item Transfers

36. Discussion and possible action to recognize the month of September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Webb County, Texas. [Requested by Cindy Liendo, Commissioner Pct. 4]

37. Recognition and Presentation of Plaque to Alejandra Gonzalez, a 12 year ol local boxer who Ranked #1 in the 75lb weight class at the National Junior Olympics Boxing Tournament. [Requested by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

38. Recognition and Presentation of plaques to Six (6) Journalists who have been committed to journalism for more than 20 years for our Laredo Community. [Requested by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

39. Communications

27. Presentation and submission of the 2022 Truth in Taxation Calculations

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

29. Discussion and possible action to approve the Anticipated Collection Tax Rate for M&O (Maintenance & Operations) to be 101%

30. Discussion and possible action to establish a Proposed Tax Rate for the Year 2022; to take record vote on a Proposed Tax Rate, including scheduling public hearing and meeting to adopt Tax Rate for the Year 2022.

32. Workshop with discussion and possible action on the Webb County Fairgrounds Project and any matters incident thereto.

40. Adjourn

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