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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 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, 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. Purchasing
17. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of fire preventive gear from (MES) Municipal Emergency Services (Buy-Board Contract No. 698-23) for an amount not to exceed $52,556.20 for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division and in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Section 271.101 & 271.102 (Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program) and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-4070-001-470000 (Jail-Capital Outlay)] Issue: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office needs to replace fire preventive gear that is antiquated and needs to be replaced every 15 years due to jail standards. Solution: Approve the use of the recommended vendor who also holds a cooperative contract Buy-Board No. 698-23. Result: Issue purchase order for the approved amount.
18. Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of courtroom chairs for the Webb County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 1 Office to include six (6) jury chairs, four (4) chairs for conference table, and Judge’s chair from Trinity Furniture (GSA Contract No. GS-27F-028DA) in an amount not to exceed $13,500.00 pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code; Chapter 271.103 (Federal Supply Scheduled Sources) and to further authorize the transfer of funds from the General Operating Reserve Account (1001-1130-001-431007-010) to the JP, Pct. 1, Pl1 materials and supplies account (1001-2140-001-461000) and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-2140-001-461000 (General Fund-JP Pct1 Pl1 J. Paz-Administration-Materials & Supplies)] Issue: During the recent approved renovations to Judge Paz’s courtroom. The jury chairs were removed from original scope of work awarded to general contractor. In reviewing the needs of Judge Paz’s courtroom furniture, its recommended that conference table chairs and the Judge’s chair inside the Courtroom also be replaced. All courtroom chairs are same brand/color. Solution: Secure approval from Commissioners Court on purchase using a federal cooperative contract/pricing for Courtroom chairs. Vendor has provided same brand/color of jury chairs to 111th District Judge’s Office. Result: If approved, proceed with transfer of funds and order as authorized by Commissioners Court.
6. Water Utilities
19. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to add two new cell phone lines including data service in accordance with the current approved AT&T FirstNet Plan to the Webb County Water Utilities Facility pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing program DIR Agreement TELE-CTSA-002 at a monthly rate of $40.99 per phone ($81.98 per month) plus surcharges and other fees; and subject to annual budgetary appropriation. [Account #7200-7065-001-441010 (Cell Phone Cost)] Issue: Cellular phones are needed for the La Presa Drivers to ensure the daily basis communication when the staff is on and after hours and on weekends to respond to any emergency which we currently have no communication. Solution: Approval of cell phones will ensure that the staff is in full communication and will be available at all times. Result: Staff will be able to respond to any calls on a daily basis.
7. Honorable Patricia Barrera, Tax-Assessor- Collector
20. Discussion and possible action to levy a property Tax Rate of $0.390000 per $100 Taxable value by Order, under the provisions of Article VIII, Sections 9(a) and 9(b) of the Texas Constitution and Section 26.05 of The Texas Property Tax Code for Tax Year 2023. The rate includes $0.351478 per $100 value for General Fund Maintenance and Operation; $0.024106 per $100 value for General Fund – Debt Service Bonds; $0.014122 for Road & Bridge Fund M&O; $0.000294 for Road & Bridge – Debt Service Bonds.
8. Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge
21. Discussion and possible action to enter into a one (1) year agreement with the Laredo-Webb County Bar Association, beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, allowing for the Laredo Webb County Bar Association to lease five (5) parking spaces in a Webb County parking lot, for a nominal amount, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto.
9. Closed Session/Executive Session
22. Discussion and possible action on status report by Webb County Engineering Dept., Right-of-Way (ROW) Division and Civil Legal Division regarding unauthorized work or construction by Landa Investments, LLC., as owner of Lots 2 & 3, San Carlos Subdivision, Phase I, causing and resulting in interference with Webb County’s Drainage Easement located on said lots; authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents, and any other matters incident thereto. [Executive Session may be requested pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 (1)(A) Consultation with attorney regarding contemplated litigation] [Requested by Leroy Medford, Webb County Commissioners Court Administrator on behalf of Hon. Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, Webb County Commissioner Precinct 2]
23. Discussion and possible action regarding grievance of the Webb County Deputy Sheriffs Association, pursuant to Article XXI, Section-B, Step-3, of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and any matters incident thereto. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code-Consultation with Attorney]
24. Presentation and status report by the Webb County Economic Development Department on potential sites for a Webb County Meals on Wheels/Elderly Nutrition Kitchen and Administrative Offices. [Closed Session/Executive Session Requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551. 072 (Deliberation Regarding Real Property)]
25. Discussion and possible action to direct staff to make an offer on selected property, retain an appraiser and develop an earnest money contract and any matters incident thereto. [Closed Session/Executive Session Requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551. 072 (Deliberation Regarding real property)]
26. Communications
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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 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, 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. Purchasing
17. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of fire preventive gear from (MES) Municipal Emergency Services (Buy-Board Contract No. 698-23) for an amount not to exceed $52,556.20 for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division and in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Section 271.101 & 271.102 (Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program) and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-4070-001-470000 (Jail-Capital Outlay)] Issue: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office needs to replace fire preventive gear that is antiquated and needs to be replaced every 15 years due to jail standards. Solution: Approve the use of the recommended vendor who also holds a cooperative contract Buy-Board No. 698-23. Result: Issue purchase order for the approved amount.
18. Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of courtroom chairs for the Webb County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 1 Office to include six (6) jury chairs, four (4) chairs for conference table, and Judge’s chair from Trinity Furniture (GSA Contract No. GS-27F-028DA) in an amount not to exceed $13,500.00 pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code; Chapter 271.103 (Federal Supply Scheduled Sources) and to further authorize the transfer of funds from the General Operating Reserve Account (1001-1130-001-431007-010) to the JP, Pct. 1, Pl1 materials and supplies account (1001-2140-001-461000) and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-2140-001-461000 (General Fund-JP Pct1 Pl1 J. Paz-Administration-Materials & Supplies)] Issue: During the recent approved renovations to Judge Paz’s courtroom. The jury chairs were removed from original scope of work awarded to general contractor. In reviewing the needs of Judge Paz’s courtroom furniture, its recommended that conference table chairs and the Judge’s chair inside the Courtroom also be replaced. All courtroom chairs are same brand/color. Solution: Secure approval from Commissioners Court on purchase using a federal cooperative contract/pricing for Courtroom chairs. Vendor has provided same brand/color of jury chairs to 111th District Judge’s Office. Result: If approved, proceed with transfer of funds and order as authorized by Commissioners Court.
6. Water Utilities
19. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to add two new cell phone lines including data service in accordance with the current approved AT&T FirstNet Plan to the Webb County Water Utilities Facility pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing program DIR Agreement TELE-CTSA-002 at a monthly rate of $40.99 per phone ($81.98 per month) plus surcharges and other fees; and subject to annual budgetary appropriation. [Account #7200-7065-001-441010 (Cell Phone Cost)] Issue: Cellular phones are needed for the La Presa Drivers to ensure the daily basis communication when the staff is on and after hours and on weekends to respond to any emergency which we currently have no communication. Solution: Approval of cell phones will ensure that the staff is in full communication and will be available at all times. Result: Staff will be able to respond to any calls on a daily basis.
7. Honorable Patricia Barrera, Tax-Assessor- Collector
20. Discussion and possible action to levy a property Tax Rate of $0.390000 per $100 Taxable value by Order, under the provisions of Article VIII, Sections 9(a) and 9(b) of the Texas Constitution and Section 26.05 of The Texas Property Tax Code for Tax Year 2023. The rate includes $0.351478 per $100 value for General Fund Maintenance and Operation; $0.024106 per $100 value for General Fund – Debt Service Bonds; $0.014122 for Road & Bridge Fund M&O; $0.000294 for Road & Bridge – Debt Service Bonds.
8. Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge
21. Discussion and possible action to enter into a one (1) year agreement with the Laredo-Webb County Bar Association, beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, allowing for the Laredo Webb County Bar Association to lease five (5) parking spaces in a Webb County parking lot, for a nominal amount, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto.
9. Closed Session/Executive Session
22. Discussion and possible action on status report by Webb County Engineering Dept., Right-of-Way (ROW) Division and Civil Legal Division regarding unauthorized work or construction by Landa Investments, LLC., as owner of Lots 2 & 3, San Carlos Subdivision, Phase I, causing and resulting in interference with Webb County’s Drainage Easement located on said lots; authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents, and any other matters incident thereto. [Executive Session may be requested pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 (1)(A) Consultation with attorney regarding contemplated litigation] [Requested by Leroy Medford, Webb County Commissioners Court Administrator on behalf of Hon. Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, Webb County Commissioner Precinct 2]
23. Discussion and possible action regarding grievance of the Webb County Deputy Sheriffs Association, pursuant to Article XXI, Section-B, Step-3, of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and any matters incident thereto. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code-Consultation with Attorney]
24. Presentation and status report by the Webb County Economic Development Department on potential sites for a Webb County Meals on Wheels/Elderly Nutrition Kitchen and Administrative Offices. [Closed Session/Executive Session Requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551. 072 (Deliberation Regarding Real Property)]
25. Discussion and possible action to direct staff to make an offer on selected property, retain an appraiser and develop an earnest money contract and any matters incident thereto. [Closed Session/Executive Session Requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551. 072 (Deliberation Regarding real property)]
26. Communications
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