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CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE TANO E. TIJERINA, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE |
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Roll Call by Honorable Margie Ramirez-Ibarra, Webb County Clerk |
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Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation |
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Discussion and possible action for Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Reports (Auditor, Treasurer, Human Resources/Risk Management, Tax Assessor-Collector; and any other Department reports); and any other matters incident thereto. |
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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. |
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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
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Honorable David E. Garcia, 406th District Court |
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Discussion and possible action to designate Slot #1866 as the 406th Judicial District Court's one statutory set coordinator salary. This request leaves Slot #0801 in the non-protected salary position (Human Resources has been advised of this change and has already analyzed the new authorized salary under the Webb County policies), and any other matters incident thereto. Click to View |
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Business Office |
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Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) as an exception to the Fiscal and Budgetary Policy; and any other matters incident thereto.
Issue: Shortfall in funds due to soft close on Toshiba accounts.
Solution: Transfer as listed above.
Result: Invoice will be paid immediately. Click to View |
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Building Maintenance
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Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of Slot #2124 by promoting within department and post and fill vacant Slot #2279, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines; effective January 27, 2025.
Issue: Slot #2179 became vacant on September 30, 2024 and will be filled from within. Slot # 2279 became vacant on December 18, 2024.
Solution: Posting and filling of vacant slots.
Result: This action will allow our department to continue to function efficiently and effectively. Click to View |
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Commissioners Court Administrator |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize a county sponsorship in the amount of Four Thousand ($4,000.00), from community promotion funds for the WBCA Festivities Señor Internacional event sponsored by Laredo LULAC Council #12, on February 22, 2025 in Laredo, Webb County, Texas; and any other matters incident thereto. [Community Promotions Account #1001-1140-001-463526] Click to View |
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Community Action Agency |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the FY 2025 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) Supplemental Contract #5895004438 between the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) and Webb County Community Action Agency (CAA) in the amount of NINETY-TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO DOLLARS ($92,122.00); authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. The contract shall commence on January 01, 2025, and shall end on December 31, 2025. This action concerns a grant contract, and, thus, will not have an impact on the General Fund. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Gant Fund #2362-5360-521]
Issue: The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded the Webb County Community Action Agency $92,122.00 of supplemental grant funds under the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP).
Solution: The Court’s approval and acceptance of grant funds will allow the Webb County CAA to provide direct services to eligible low-income residents of Webb County under the CEAP Program.
Result: The Webb County Community Action Agency will be able to assist eligible low-income Webb County residents with up to 3-6 months of payments towards their outstanding electric bills. Click to View |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the carryover budget of Eighty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Eight Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($86,728.36) under the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program(CEAP) as well as One Hundred One Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-two dollars and eighty-seven cents ($101,282.87) under the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program Emergency Supplemental(CEAP Emergency Supplemental) as awarded by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs(TDHCA) through contracts #58240004040 and #58940004188 to FY25. Request made for fund accounts #2362-5150-521 (Administration), #2362-5360-521 (Direct Services), #2365-5150-521 (Administration), and #2365-5360-521 (Direct Services).
Issue: Year end balances must be carried over to continue providing services to qualified individuals through to the end of the contract term.
Solution: Approve the budget to be carried over to FY 2025.
Result: The carryover approval will allow for the continuation of services. Click to View |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the use of CAA - El Aguila County buses by the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA) at the upcoming events: the Stars and Stripes Air Show on February 16, 2025; the Caballeros Cocktail Party on February 21, 2025; and the Mr. South Texas Luncheon on February 22, 2025; accepting revenue in the amount of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00) for the requested transportation services; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2661-5150-357420 (Other Revenue)] Click to View |
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Honorable Guadalupe Gomez, Constable Pct. 1 |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into a professional services Agreement between Webb County for the Constables Pct. 1 and Lexipol to provide Policy creation services for a law enforcement department in an amount not to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars and Eighty Cents ($25,696.80), commencing upon approval of Commissioners Court February 01, 2025 and ending 12 months from the Effective Date (January 31, 2026), and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2180-259700 (Federal Forfeiture)] Click to View |
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Honorable Rolando San Miguel, Constable Pct. 4 |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the acceptance of overtime and fringe benefits of the grant funded State and Local Overtime and Authorized Expense/Strategic Initiative Program under the Organized Crime Drug enforcement Task Force. OCDETF will cover $21,740.50 in overtime from Fund Source 2602. Also, to increase fringe benefits accounts of $5,065.00 by Constable Pct. 4 State Forfeiture Fund #2201 to cover fringe benefits, therefore no impact to the General Fund.
Issue: Approval from Commissioners Court to continue providing fringe benefits covered by Constable Pct. 4 for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
Solution: Approval by Commissioners Court.
Result: Constable Pct. 4 Continue providing fringe benefits to the designee. Click to View |
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Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) to the Constable Pct. 4 State forfeiture fund by increasing the expenditure budget by $5,065.00; said amount is available from seized funds pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Section 111.07075 (Special Budget for Revenue Received after Start of Fiscal Year). [Requested by Rolando San Miguel, Constable Pct. 4; Fund # 2201-3170-352100 (State Forfeiture)]
Issue: Funds will be used to pay fringe benefits for 2024-2025 OCDETF Agreement.
Solution: Submit a budget to the Governing Body that clearly lists and defines the categories of expenditures.
Result: The department can utilize the new proceeds for the official use of this office. Click to View |
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Discussion and possible action to ratify and approve, by Order, a budget amendment from funds available by increasing the expenditure budget in the amount of $8,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice in accordance with Texas Local Government Code, Section 111.0706 (Special Budget for Grant or Aid Money) and any other matters incident thereto. There is no financial impact to the general fund. [Requested by Rolando San Miguel, Constable Pct. 4: Fund #2202]
Issue: Proceeds from equitable shared funds from the U. S. Department of Justice may be spent after a budget for the expenditure of the proceeds has been submitted to the governing body.
Solution: Submit a breakdown of monies distributed to the governing body that clearly list and defines the categories of expenditures.
Result: These funds will be available for official use to meet the needs of the office. Click to View |
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Discussion and possible action to accept Constable Pct. 4 Racial Profiling Report to be in compliance with Texas Occupations Code 1701.164 and Code of Criminal Procedure Article 2.1031-2.138.
Issue: Chief administrators of law enforcement agencies that meet the criteria must submit racial profiling reports to their governing body, as well as TCOLE.
Solution: Record Constable Pct. 4 Racial Profiling Report.
Result: Will be in compliance with Texas Occupations Code 1701.164 and Code of Criminal Procedure Article 2.1031-2.138. Click to View |
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Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney |
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Discussion and possible action enter into a Thity-six (36) month Agreement between Webb County for the benefit of the Webb County District Attorney’s Office and Thompson Reuters, said software “Co-Counsel” will be only for the District Attorney’s Office and shall commence after a 6 month complimentary period of use February 1, 2025 through July 31, 2025 at a monthly cost THREE THOUSAND NINETY-SIX DOLLARS AND THIRTY-FOUR CENTS ($3,096.34) subject to annual budget appropriations, and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2161 (Books and Subscriptions)]
Issue: Programs like West ProFlex are already in use by the defense, giving them an extra tool to prepare for and try cases.
Solution: Consideration to approve and enter into an agreement with Thomson Reuters for West ProFlex.
Result: The purchase of such a program will provide Webb County District Attorney’s Office with access to the West ProFlex software that will allow us to perform in a more efficient manner. Click to View |
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Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendments (line item transfers) as an exception to the Fiscal and Budgetary Policy; and any other matters incident thereto.
Issue: Funds are needed to cover maintenance on units and Westpro Flex subscriptions.
Solution: Transfer as above requested.
Result: General requests for payment may be processed to complete payments. Click to View |
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Economic Development |
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Discussion and possible action to accept the award and enter into an agreement with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) DR-4705-0011-TX in the amount of $130,122.40 for the Hazard Mitigation Plan project, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto.
Issue: Notice of Award from Texas Division of Emergency Management for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program was received on January 6, 2025. Webb County currently does not have a Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Solution: Acceptance of this award will assist Webb County in forming a Hazard Mitigation plan that will reduce the loss of life and property by minimizing the impact of disasters.
Result: Funding will be provided to Webb County. Click to View |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) Continuation Grant application as developed, written, and submitted by and for the Webb County Adult Drug Court Program in an amount of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any kind of match; therefore, there is no impact to the general fund. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Margarita H. Garza, Drug Court Director]
Issue: SAMHSA awarded a multi-year grant to the Webb County Adult Drug Court Program on 09/30/2023 and the funding agency requires the submission of a non-competing continuation application for subsequent years after year 1 of funding.
Solution: Authorize the submission of Year 3 continuation application for the Drug Court.
Result: Webb County Adult Drug Court Program will remain in compliance with SPOC, and with the submission rules and regulations set forth by the funding agency. Click to View |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) Continuation Grant application as developed, written, and submitted by and for the Webb County Veterans Treatment Court Program to the Substance Abuse Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) in the amount of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000) and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any match; there is no impact to the general fund. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC). [Requested by Margarita Herrera-Garza, Director]
Issue: SAMHSA awarded a multi-year grant to the Webb County Veterans Treatment Program on 09/30/2024 and the funding agency requires the submission of a non-competing continuation application for subsequent years after year 1 of funding.
Solution: Authorize the submission of Year 2 continuation application.
Result: If awarded, the Webb County Veterans Treatment Program will remain in compliance with SPOC and with the rules and regulations set forth by the funding agency. Click to View |
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Fire Marshal |
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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 27, 2025:
Issue: Request to fill Slot #003015 that became vacant on November 22, 2024.
Solution: Approval to post and fill Slot #003015.
Result: The filling of the slot will allow the Fire Marshal's Office to function efficiently and effectively. Click to View |
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Head Start
Disclaimer: All Head Start monies are 100% Federal funds |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the "Annual Report to the Public" for the 2023 - 2024 Program Year and to make available to the public via the Head Start website at https:www.webbcountytx.gov/HeadStart/AnnualReport/default.
Issue: Annually, the Head Start program must publish and disseminate a report that complies with section 644 (a) (2) of the Head Start Act and includes a summary of the most recent community assessment, as described in section 1302.11 (b) consistent with privacy protections in subpart C of part 1303 of the chapter.
Solution: Approve the posting of the Annual Report to the Public on the Head Start website.
Result: The Head Start program will be in compliance with reporting information to the public. Click to View |
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Pre-Trial Services |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot# 2096 subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective January 27, 2025:
Issue: The slot became vacant on 1/17/2025 and needs to be filled.
Solution: Commissioners court approval is needed to fill the position in order to have the department operate effectively.
Result: Department will operate effectively if the position is approved by commissioners court. Click to View |
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Purchasing |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to process surplus and/or salvage property in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, Section 263.152 (Disposition) and to publish notice to the public as per Local Government Code Section 263.153 (Notice) for surplus and/or salvage property being auctioned.
Issue: Excess county property that is either by definition salvage or surplus property because of time, accident, or any other cause such as, wear and deterioration, damaged, or obsolete that has no value and/or usefulness for the intended purpose and is no longer needed by the department.
Solution: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to attempt to sell the County surplus or salvage property through public auction, dispose of or destroy property that cannot be sold through public auction because it has been deemed worthless or disposed of through a recycling program under which property is collected, separated, or processed and returned to use in the form of raw materials of new products and/or donate as permitted by state law.
Result: Generate auction revenue from sale of county property, reduce county expenditures by transferring surplus property to other departments. Click to View |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into a Sixty-Six (66) month (April 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030) Copier Lease and Maintenance Agreement between Toshiba Business and Financial Solutions (DIR Cooperative Contract #DIR-CPO-4426) and Webb County for an amount not to exceed $66,696.52 per Quarter for equipment lease costs and an unlimited print allowance for black ink and an allowance of 360,000 prints per quarter for color for maintenance coverage for a total of 130 copiers that will be expiring September 30, 2025, with an overall total estimated savings of $10,643.00 per quarter compared to our current equipment lease and maintenance rates pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing program and to further authorize the County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [GL Accounts (#444500 (Equipment Rental); #443000-035 - Repairs & Maintenance Equipment)]
Issue: The current Toshiba Master agreement for County wide copiers will expire on September 30, 2025.
Solution: The DIR Cooperative pricing offered by Toshiba will allow the County to recognize a combined savings of $10,643.00 per quarter compared to the current monthly expenses from the lease and maintenance of 130 copiers utilized by County departments. Projected annual savings will be $42,572.00 per fiscal year for both the leasing of the equipment and the maintenance coverage.
Result: Securing a long-term copier and maintenance agreement under DIR Cooperative pricing from Toshiba will recognize over $234,142.00 in savings over the term of the contract and will assist with annual budgetary projections and contract management by securing all copiers under one agreement that will start and end on the same lease terms. Click to View |
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Risk Management |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize a one-time exception to Webb County Budget Policy and to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund:
Issue: The current funding is insufficient to pay for the actuarial services for IBNR and GASB75 reports.
Solution: Approve line-item transfer to fund adequately the account above to pay for actuarial services.
Result: Approval of line-item transfer will result in having funding available for the upcoming invoice. Click to View |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize a one-time exception to Webb County Budget Policy and to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund:
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6100-1090-001-452010 |
Claims Paid Medical |
$9,578,336.00 |
$17,000.00 |
$7,207,245.33 |
$7,190,245.33 |
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6100-1090-001-432058 |
Cobra Administration |
$10,000.00 |
$7,000.00 |
$6,328.90 |
$13,328.90 |
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6100-1090-001-432056-35 |
Administration Fees HSA |
$0.00 |
$10,00.00 |
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$10,000.00 |
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$17,000 |
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Issue: The current funds are insufficient to cover the remainder of the expenses for Cobra Administration fees and Health Savings Account Administration Fees for this fiscal year.
Solution: Approve line-item transfer to fund adequately the accounts above for the reminder of the fiscal year.
Result: Approval of line-item transfer will result in having funding available for upcoming invoices. Click to View |
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Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize an exception to policy and approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within fund 2023 Pals Gym.
Issue: The Boxing Gym and Activity Center has no funds in Administrative Travel.
Solution: Request a line item transfer from Materials & Supplies to Admin Travel account.
Result: Transfer of funds will cover expenditures and invoices. Click to View |
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Honorable Juan Paz, Jr., Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 Pl. 1 |
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Discussion and possible action to revise the current number of years of experience for the newly created and approved Truancy Case Manager, grade 16 position from five (5) years of experience working with adolescents specifically with the truancy population and related juvenile and minor programs to two (2) years or more experience with juvenile or minor programs.
Purpose: The proposed changes would be more aligned with the grade of the position and would allow for further candidates to be considered.
Recommendation: For the Commissioners Court to approve the revision. Click to View |
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Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into an agreement for Case File preservation and Archival Indexing of historical documents between Webb County for the benefit of the County Clerk's Office and Kofile Technologies, Inc. (TXMAS Contract No. 93-92001) in the amount of $656,084.54 pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code: Sub-Chapter F. cooperative Purchasing Program, Sections 271.101, 271.102 (Cooperative Purchasing Participation) and to further authorize General Counsel to prepare the agreement for the awarded sum and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2003-2310-001-432001 (County Clerk Archive Fund-County Clerk-Administration-Professional Services)]
Issue: The Webb County Clerk is requesting professional services for the preservation of case files and archival indexing of historical documents.
Solution: Consideration to authorize the agreement between Webb County and Kofile Technologies utilizing the cooperative contract pricing proposal which has met the competitive bidding requirements of the State of Texas.
Result: If approved, General Counsel will prepare the agreement for final approval by Commissioners Court for the awarded sum. Click to View |
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1848 Event Center |
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Discussion and possible action to amend (Amendment No. 2) the Memorandum of Understanding between Laredo International Fair and Exposition Board of Directors and Webb County, dated February 22, 2021 by increasing the term of the agreement for use of main office at the fairgrounds (1848 Event Center) from February 7, 2026 - February 7, 2031; subject to an additional (3) three- year term and any other matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. Click to View |
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REGULAR AGENDA
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| Casa Blanca Golf Course |
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Discussion and possible action to enter into a Barrier Netting Agreement for the Casa Blanca Golf Course Driving Range with TR Facility Services, LLC pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Chapter 271, Subchapter F, “Cooperative Purchasing Program”, Texas Local Government Code (Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Cooperative) in the amount of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT DOLLARS THIRTY-FOUR CENTS ($183,458.34) to erect a barrier netting to the Driving Range to protect patrons and the general public, and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents; and any matters incident thereto. [Requested by Casa Blanca Golf Course; Account #7100-6080-001-470000 (Capital Expenditure)]
Issue: Webb County to erect a netting barrier to the Casa Blanca Golf Course range to protect patrons and the general public.
Solution: Enter into an agreement with TR Facility Services, LLC whose services will include the construction and erection of a netting barrier for the Casa Blanca Golf Course Driving Range.
Result: Webb County will be able to protect patrons and the general public from errant golf balls being hit off the Casa Blanca Driving Range. Click to View |
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Discussion and possible action to record into the Commissioners Court minutes the District Clerk's certification of the appointment of Mr. Rafael Pérez, CPA as County Auditor for Webb County, Texas, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §84.003(b) and 152.031 (b). Click to View |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to secure competitive bids and/or cooperative pricing for the purchase of furniture, capital outlay equipment and computer hardware/software for the Webb County Southern Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 and to further authorize the transfer of funds from the General Reserve Fund (#1001-1130-001-470000 - Capital Outlay) to the Fire Departments minor tools and apparatus, material and supplies and capital outlay accounts and any other matters incident thereto. [Accounts #1001-3140-461000, 460105, 470000]
Issue: New Southern Fire Station will require furniture, computer hardware/software, lockers, and other equipment necessary for day to day operations.
Solution: Consideration to authorize the procurement of requested equipment / supplies and the transfer of funds.
Result: If approved, orders will be placed to process the requested items for new fire station. Click to View |
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| 1848 Event Center |
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Discussion with possible action to allow an exemption and approve the current Part-time Special Events Security hourly rate to $40.00 per hour, a rate higher than the rate currently allowed by Webb County policy for part-time employees; and any other matters incident thereto.
Issue: The 1848 Event Center is seeking a rate increase to be able to retain part-time Special Events Security.
Solution: Webb County Commissioners Court approval to increase the hourly rate paid to part-time Special Events Security.
Result: The 1848 Event Center will be able to retain part time Special Events Security. Click to View |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize a one-time expense to the Webb County credit card for the purchase of a 4 pack set (30) total of Rapid Radios Nationwide Push to Talk Walkie Talkies for an amount not to exceed $5,400.00 from Rapid Consulting LLC, and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010]
Issue: Requesting permission to use Webb County credit card for this purchase. Rapid Consulting LLC, does not accept purchase orders. Portable radios are needed for dead spots in rural county areas for 1848 Event Center staff and security.
Solution: Authorize the purchase of a set of rapid radios to test its capabilities. No subscriptions and/or cell phone services are required. Nationwide range.
Result: If approved, the County’s credit card will be used for this one-time purchase. Click to View |
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| Honorable Guadalupe Gomez, Constable Pct. 1 |
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of ten (10) Motorola In-Car Video Systems w/Body Worn Camera, and fifteen (15) Cloud subscriptions for a term of five (5) years for unlimited storage data to include required software, accessories and In-Car Video System installation from Motorola Solutions (DIR Cooperative Contract # DIR-CPO-5433) for an amount not to exceed $177,000.00 ($35,400 per year) and to further transfer from the General Operating Reserve Capital Outlay Account 1001-1130-001-470000 to Constable Pct. 1 Capital Outlay Account 1001-3150-001-470000 and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-3150-001-470000 (General Fund-Constable Pct 1 - Administration-Capital Outlay)]
Issue: Our office does not currently have Body Cameras and our In-Car Video Systems is currently not working.
Solution: Consideration to authorize the transfer of funds for the requested law enforcement equipment and Cloud subscription services for the protection of the public and Patrol Officers. And to further secure video/audio data collected during routine traffic stops and/or other calls for evidence that may be requested by the Courts.
Result: If approved, order will be placed after Court meeting. ETA on delivery of equipment and installation is 8-12 weeks. Click to View |
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Discussion and possible action to adopt the proposed Webb County Legislative agenda for the 89th Texas Legislature as recommended by the Legislative Affairs Committee; and authorize the County Judge to execute a Resolution recognizing the official action of Commissioners Court; and taking further action on Laredo/Webb County Day's for the state and federal legislative visits; and any other matter incident thereto. Click to View |
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| Honorable John C. Galo, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 3 |
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Discussion and possible action authorizing county Road and Bridge staff and contracted civil engineer Topsite to finalize placement sites for the installation of solar lighting fixtures for the 1848 Fairgrounds parking lot project; and any other matters incident thereto. Click to View |
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| Honorable Ricardo A. Jaime, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4 |
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Proclamation designating February 4, 2025, as World Cancer Awareness Day with a presentation by Mrs. Patty Vela and survivors and any matters incident thereto. Click to View |
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| Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge |
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Presentation by Washington's Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA), regarding the upcoming WBCA events with presentation of the 127th Celebration's Commemorative Poster to the Webb County Judge and Commissioners Court. Click to View |
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The Webb County Commissioners Court hereby reserves the right to go into closed session at any time during this public meeting, if such is requested by the County Attorney or other legal counsel for the County, pursuant to his or her duty under Section 551.071(2) of the Government Code, to consult privately with his or her client on an item on the agenda, or on a matter arising out of such item.
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DISABILITY ACCESS STATEMENT |
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Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aid of service such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, or need large print are requested to contact the court administrator at (956) 523-4622.
DATED THIS ______ DAY OF JANUARY, 2025
By: ______________________________
Melinda Mata
Court Administrator
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CERTIFICATION OF NOTICE AND POSTING
I, the undersigned, County Clerk, do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the Webb County Commissioners Court, is a true and correct copy of said notice, and that I posted a true and correct copy of said notice on the bulletin board at the Courthouse door of Webb County, Texas, at a place readily accessible to the general public at all times on the _____ day of January, 2025 and said notice remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
DATED THIS ______ DAY OF JANUARY, 2025
MARGIE RAMIREZ IBARRA, COUNTY CLERK, WEBB COUNTY, TEXAS
BY: ______________________________________________
Margie Ramirez-Ibarra, County Clerk
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