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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2020 10:00 a.m. On March 16, at the Attorney General's request, Gov. Greg Abbott utilized Section 418.016 of the Government Code to suspend certain requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) in light of the ongoing COVID-19 emergency. Tex. Gov't. Code Ann. Section 418.016 (Vernon 2017). The Governor suspended provisions of TOMA that require a quorum of the governing body and the general public to be together in a single location in order to allow videoconference or telephonic meetings. Live Video Stream: http://www.webbcountytx.gov/AgendaandMinutes_Video/ Call in number for meeting: (956) 523-4640 Email address for meeting: cctpubliccomments@webbcountytx.gov Please include in the email your name, contact information and the agenda item you are addressing. All questions must be submitted before 9:00 a.m. CST

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

3. 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 will be allowed a total of Three (3) minutes within which to make any/all public comments.

3. Honorable Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 2

4. Discussion and possible action to rescind Resolution 08-24-2020-29 (adopted August 24, 2020) regarding the rehabilitation/reconstruction of the Welch Road Bridge and adopting Resolution 12-7-2020-04 being a Resolution Agreeing to Utilize Local Government Participation Match Funds for the Rehabilitation of Various Off-System Bridge Structures (being $458,932.00); authorizing the County Judge to submit a letter of request to utilize said funds for the Welch Road bridge as an equivalent match project and any other matters incident thereto.

5. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to develop and publish a Request for Qualifications for a qualified engineer/firm to develop plans, specifications and estimates for the reconstruction/rehabilitation of the Welch Road bridge and any matters incident thereto.

4. Commissioners Court Administrator

6. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing agent to solicit bids for repairs (water leaks and minor roofing and joint issues) to the former Juvenile Detention Facility located at 4101 Juarez Ave using the plans and specifications as developed by the Webb County Engineering Department. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 (Operational Reserve) Preliminary estimate is $20,000]

7. Discussion and possible action to select a layout and amend the budget for the J.P. Precinct 4 Building Constable Office Expansion Project and any matters incident thereto. [Account #3870-3170-001-474501 (Building Construction Pct. 4, Series 2019A)]

5. Casa Blanca Golf Course

8. Discussion with possible action to allocate funding in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for upgrades, repairs and improvements to the cart barn at the Casa Blanca Golf Course to include: Lighting, Electrical, Drainage, Concrete and other general areas within the cart barn, and to further authorize the Purchasing Agent to proceed in seeking competitive pricing in accordance with the Webb County Manual for Purchasing Policy and Procedures, transfer of funds will be moved from the General Operating Reserve Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 to the Casa Blanca Golf Course Repairs and Maintenance Barn Account #7100-6080-001-443000-160 (Repairs and Maintenance Barn). Issue: The current conditions of the cart barn are outdated, damaged and not conducive to operating a fully functional cart operation. Further, the current set up and conditions cannot handle additional carts that are being anticipated. Solution: These proposed upgrades, repairs, and improvements will allow for more capacity and a more effective and efficient operation of the golf carts. Result: Golf course staff will be able to accommodate the increased demand of rounds and golf cart usage.

7. Indigent Healthcare Services

10. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Provider Agreement with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to enroll as a provider in the Texas COVID-19 Vaccination Response program at no cost to Webb County, and any other matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. Issue: As an immunization provider under Texas Department of State Health Services, Webb County is eligible to participate as a COVID-19 vaccine provider. Solution: Commissioners Court approval will allow Webb County to enter into a Provider Agreement with the CDC. Result: Once the COVID-19 vaccine is available, Webb County will be able to receive and administer the vaccines to Webb County residents.

8. Purchasing

11. Discussion and possible action to award Invitation to Bid 2021-002 “Wormser Road Extension Project” to the lowest responsible bidder SAL Construction Management LLC, in an amount not to exceed $3,662,202.90 and to further authorize the Civil Legal Department to finalize the construction contract; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #3720-7230-703-470000 Construction in Progress-Wormser Road - Capital Outlay] Issue: Eight (8) formal bids were officially submitted for this road project. The bids ranged from $6 million to $3.6 million. Solution: Consider awarding to the lowest and responsible bidder. Sherfey Engineering Webb County’s project engineering firm also reviewed the bids and it is their professional opinion that SAL Construction Management LLC is the lowest and qualified bidder for this project. Result: Approve the Award as presented to Commissioners Court and further authorize Civil legal to finalize the construction documents for the awarded sum in order to issue the Notice to Proceed.

9. Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

12. Status report from Judge Tano Tijerina, Chief Executive Administrator and Emergency Management Coordinator on the latest COVID-19 data, current and future executive orders and how they pertain to Webb County constituents, staff and county offices, and the most recent CDC guidelines and return to work criteria; and any other matters incident thereto.

13. Adjourn

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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2020 10:00 a.m. On March 16, at the Attorney General's request, Gov. Greg Abbott utilized Section 418.016 of the Government Code to suspend certain requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) in light of the ongoing COVID-19 emergency. Tex. Gov't. Code Ann. Section 418.016 (Vernon 2017). The Governor suspended provisions of TOMA that require a quorum of the governing body and the general public to be together in a single location in order to allow videoconference or telephonic meetings. Live Video Stream: http://www.webbcountytx.gov/AgendaandMinutes_Video/ Call in number for meeting: (956) 523-4640 Email address for meeting: cctpubliccomments@webbcountytx.gov Please include in the email your name, contact information and the agenda item you are addressing. All questions must be submitted before 9:00 a.m. CST

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

3. 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 will be allowed a total of Three (3) minutes within which to make any/all public comments.

3. Honorable Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 2

4. Discussion and possible action to rescind Resolution 08-24-2020-29 (adopted August 24, 2020) regarding the rehabilitation/reconstruction of the Welch Road Bridge and adopting Resolution 12-7-2020-04 being a Resolution Agreeing to Utilize Local Government Participation Match Funds for the Rehabilitation of Various Off-System Bridge Structures (being $458,932.00); authorizing the County Judge to submit a letter of request to utilize said funds for the Welch Road bridge as an equivalent match project and any other matters incident thereto.

5. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to develop and publish a Request for Qualifications for a qualified engineer/firm to develop plans, specifications and estimates for the reconstruction/rehabilitation of the Welch Road bridge and any matters incident thereto.

4. Commissioners Court Administrator

6. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing agent to solicit bids for repairs (water leaks and minor roofing and joint issues) to the former Juvenile Detention Facility located at 4101 Juarez Ave using the plans and specifications as developed by the Webb County Engineering Department. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 (Operational Reserve) Preliminary estimate is $20,000]

7. Discussion and possible action to select a layout and amend the budget for the J.P. Precinct 4 Building Constable Office Expansion Project and any matters incident thereto. [Account #3870-3170-001-474501 (Building Construction Pct. 4, Series 2019A)]

5. Casa Blanca Golf Course

8. Discussion with possible action to allocate funding in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for upgrades, repairs and improvements to the cart barn at the Casa Blanca Golf Course to include: Lighting, Electrical, Drainage, Concrete and other general areas within the cart barn, and to further authorize the Purchasing Agent to proceed in seeking competitive pricing in accordance with the Webb County Manual for Purchasing Policy and Procedures, transfer of funds will be moved from the General Operating Reserve Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 to the Casa Blanca Golf Course Repairs and Maintenance Barn Account #7100-6080-001-443000-160 (Repairs and Maintenance Barn). Issue: The current conditions of the cart barn are outdated, damaged and not conducive to operating a fully functional cart operation. Further, the current set up and conditions cannot handle additional carts that are being anticipated. Solution: These proposed upgrades, repairs, and improvements will allow for more capacity and a more effective and efficient operation of the golf carts. Result: Golf course staff will be able to accommodate the increased demand of rounds and golf cart usage.

7. Indigent Healthcare Services

10. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Provider Agreement with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to enroll as a provider in the Texas COVID-19 Vaccination Response program at no cost to Webb County, and any other matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. Issue: As an immunization provider under Texas Department of State Health Services, Webb County is eligible to participate as a COVID-19 vaccine provider. Solution: Commissioners Court approval will allow Webb County to enter into a Provider Agreement with the CDC. Result: Once the COVID-19 vaccine is available, Webb County will be able to receive and administer the vaccines to Webb County residents.

8. Purchasing

11. Discussion and possible action to award Invitation to Bid 2021-002 “Wormser Road Extension Project” to the lowest responsible bidder SAL Construction Management LLC, in an amount not to exceed $3,662,202.90 and to further authorize the Civil Legal Department to finalize the construction contract; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #3720-7230-703-470000 Construction in Progress-Wormser Road - Capital Outlay] Issue: Eight (8) formal bids were officially submitted for this road project. The bids ranged from $6 million to $3.6 million. Solution: Consider awarding to the lowest and responsible bidder. Sherfey Engineering Webb County’s project engineering firm also reviewed the bids and it is their professional opinion that SAL Construction Management LLC is the lowest and qualified bidder for this project. Result: Approve the Award as presented to Commissioners Court and further authorize Civil legal to finalize the construction documents for the awarded sum in order to issue the Notice to Proceed.

9. Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

12. Status report from Judge Tano Tijerina, Chief Executive Administrator and Emergency Management Coordinator on the latest COVID-19 data, current and future executive orders and how they pertain to Webb County constituents, staff and county offices, and the most recent CDC guidelines and return to work criteria; and any other matters incident thereto.

13. Adjourn

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