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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 JULY 13, 2026 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, Human Resources, Risk Management; 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
18. Honorable Danny Dominguez, Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Pl. 2
a. Discussion and possible action to approve travel and attendance to the National Judicial College Judicial Renaissance training course; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: The Judiciary continues to face evolving legal, procedural and leadership challenges that require current specialize training to maintain excellence in judicial service. Solution: Approve travel and attendance at the National Judicial College course to obtain advance judicial leadership training, national best practice and innovative strategies directly applicable to court operations. Result: Participation will strengthen judicial leadership, improve court effectiveness and return measurable value to our jurisdiction through enhanced administration, professional development and increased public trust.
19. Line Item Transfers
e. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund. [Requested by County Court at Law #2] Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal. From: 1001-1160-001-463904-145 Economic Development Texas Park and Wildlife 2024 $585,000.00 $56,000.00 $585,000.00 $529,000.00 To: 1001-1160-001-463901 Commissioners Court $100.00 $56,000.00 $100.00 $56,100.00 Issue: Transfer needed funds to cover professional services to DWI and Juvenile Drug Courts vendors. Vendors who performed grant services to both courts are Amistad Consulting and Evaluation Services, Communities in Schools and Westcare Foundation. Solution: Approve the transfer in order to cover expenses. Result: With court approval of budget transfer, there will be enough funds to cover expenses.
5. Budget Officer
20. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer); and any other matters incident thereto. Acct. Number Acct. Name Request Current End Bal. From: 1001-1130-001-431007-010 Operational Reserve $350,000 To: 1001-1130-001-432001 Professional Services $350,000 $31,613.17 $381,613 Issue: Several contractual invoices approved throughout the fiscal year will need additional funding to close out the fiscal year. Solution: Transfer as listed above. Result: The contracts and invoices will be paid, and the payment process will not be delayed.
21. Discussion and possible action to transfer funding allocated for salary study into each respective fund and department, in the amount of $1,256,920 the accounts listed below; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-020 (Midyear Review), #1001-1130-001-431007-005 (Payroll Reserve), #1001-1130-001-431007-015 (Wage Study)] Account Number Account Description Amount 1001 General Fund Payroll Cost $1,096,797 2007 Road & Bridge Payroll Cost $91,894 2031 Fairgrounds Payroll Cost $7,791 7200 Water Utilities Payroll Cost $41,397 2043 CAA Payroll Cost $1,680 Total $1,239,559 Issue: The Budget Officer has directed a quarterly payroll sweep. Solution: Complete third quarterly payroll sweep. Result: Savings for Operational Reserve and funds for payroll deficits.
6. Engineer
22. Discussion and possible action to approve the use of the contingency allowance as stipulated under §4.3 (allowances) under the construction agreement between Webb County and JMJ Diaz, Corporation d/b/a JMJ Constructors, in an amount not to exceed $378,396.81 for additional and / or replacement of items for ARPA Project No. 0001 Wastewater Treatment Upgrades Project and to further authorize the Webb County Judge to sign any relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2703-5205-001-474501-103 (Construction In Progress-Rio Bravo WWTreatment Upgrades)] Issue: the following issues came up: WAS Piping Replacement & Valve Installation – During progress of work, the client requested the replacement of approximately 60 LF of buried Waste Activated Sludge (WAS) piping to ensure long-term system reliability. Chlorination Solenoid SCADA Integration – The SCADA System currently installed is not compatible to the new system. It needs to be replaced. Post-Aeration Blower Addition – The current blower is oversized for the application and not automated/timed with SBR cycles. It needs to be replaced. RAS Piping Restoration – Retain and restore the Return Activated Sludge piping previously designated for demolition. Air Valve Actuator Replacement – During project execution, the existing air control valve was found to be malfunctioning in automatic mode. Replacing is required. Replacing the actuator is required to restore proper automated operation. Demolition Credit (Omissions from Scope) – Deduct the cost of original demolition items ultimately not required or requested to be removed. Total amount $18,000.00. Tariff Reimbursement – Tariff fees previously paid by the county will be overturned and returned to Webb County. Solution: Consideration to authorize the use of $378,396.81 from the owner's contingency allowance funds. Result: If approved, the contractor will be authorized to use the owner's contingency amount as approved by Commissioners Court. There will be no increase or decrease to the original contract sum.
23. Discussion and possible action to approve Work Authorization No.1 to Terracon Consultants, Inc., for Material Testing & Observation Services in the amount of $20,942.00.00 for the Mangana Hein Road & Rio Bravo Street Improvement and Repairs Project; and have the County Judge sign any relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (Professional Services)] Issue: Construction is underway for the Mangana Hein Road & Rio Bravo Street Improvement and Repairs Project and Material Testing services are needed. Solution: Hiring of Terracon Consultants, Inc., who are part of RFQ 2025-014 for Material Testing, will help proceed with the improvements and repairs for this project. Services will include earthwork/soils testing, concrete sampling/testing and masonry sampling/testing as per attached. Result: Approval of Contract for Material Testing.
7. Tax Attorney
24. Status report on delinquent tax collection by Webb County Tax Attorney Javier Montemayor, Jr. with discussion and possible action regarding potential tax litigation; and any other matters incident thereto. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)]
8. Commissioners Court
25. Discussion, direction, and possible action regarding the proposed development of County-owned corner lot property recently acquired (being Lot Numbers One (1) and Two (2) in Block Number One Hundred Twenty One (121) situated in the Western Division of the City of Laredo, at 918/920 Houston St. the north east corner of Houston St. and San Agustin Ave., former rock house site) including but not limited to intended use as potential parking lot or building with certain occupancy, number of floors, and total budget (including funding source) and any matters incident thereto. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.0725 (Deliberation Referring Contract being Negotiated)]
26. Discussion and possible action authorizing the Webb County building maintenance department and approved county staff to assume the duties and responsibilities of maintenance and upkeep of the former Webb County Sheriff’s Administration building located at 902 Victoria St., Laredo, Webb County, Texas; to include controlled access to the parking lot and office spaces; and any other matters incident thereto.
Honorable Ricardo A. Jaime, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4
27. Progress report by the Laredo Economic Coalition for Improved Highway Exchange (LECHE) and possible action on the Eastern Laredo Optimized Transportation (ELOTE) Plan and any matters incident thereto.
10. Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge
28. Discussion with possible action to formally accept the retirement of Fire Marshal Felix Nuñez effective July 10, 2026 and to officially merge/combine the Fire Marshal’s office with the Webb County Fire Department, under the direction of Webb County Fire Chief Ramiro Elizondo, to approve ORDER NO. 07-13-2026, with further action to have Webb County Judge Tano E. Tijerina name a Fire Marshal at the recommendation of Chief Elizondo; and any other matters incident thereto.
11. Closed Session/Executive Session
12. Presentations
33. Presentation by Memorial Gardens of Laredo regarding proposed options to assist Webb County in addressing current and future indigent burial needs, including burial service agreements and potential property acquisition opportunities; with discussion and possible action; and any other matters incident thereto. [Sponsored by Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2]
34. Communications
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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 JULY 13, 2026 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, Human Resources, Risk Management; 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
18. Honorable Danny Dominguez, Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Pl. 2
a. Discussion and possible action to approve travel and attendance to the National Judicial College Judicial Renaissance training course; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: The Judiciary continues to face evolving legal, procedural and leadership challenges that require current specialize training to maintain excellence in judicial service. Solution: Approve travel and attendance at the National Judicial College course to obtain advance judicial leadership training, national best practice and innovative strategies directly applicable to court operations. Result: Participation will strengthen judicial leadership, improve court effectiveness and return measurable value to our jurisdiction through enhanced administration, professional development and increased public trust.
19. Line Item Transfers
e. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund. [Requested by County Court at Law #2] Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal. From: 1001-1160-001-463904-145 Economic Development Texas Park and Wildlife 2024 $585,000.00 $56,000.00 $585,000.00 $529,000.00 To: 1001-1160-001-463901 Commissioners Court $100.00 $56,000.00 $100.00 $56,100.00 Issue: Transfer needed funds to cover professional services to DWI and Juvenile Drug Courts vendors. Vendors who performed grant services to both courts are Amistad Consulting and Evaluation Services, Communities in Schools and Westcare Foundation. Solution: Approve the transfer in order to cover expenses. Result: With court approval of budget transfer, there will be enough funds to cover expenses.
5. Budget Officer
20. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer); and any other matters incident thereto. Acct. Number Acct. Name Request Current End Bal. From: 1001-1130-001-431007-010 Operational Reserve $350,000 To: 1001-1130-001-432001 Professional Services $350,000 $31,613.17 $381,613 Issue: Several contractual invoices approved throughout the fiscal year will need additional funding to close out the fiscal year. Solution: Transfer as listed above. Result: The contracts and invoices will be paid, and the payment process will not be delayed.
21. Discussion and possible action to transfer funding allocated for salary study into each respective fund and department, in the amount of $1,256,920 the accounts listed below; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-020 (Midyear Review), #1001-1130-001-431007-005 (Payroll Reserve), #1001-1130-001-431007-015 (Wage Study)] Account Number Account Description Amount 1001 General Fund Payroll Cost $1,096,797 2007 Road & Bridge Payroll Cost $91,894 2031 Fairgrounds Payroll Cost $7,791 7200 Water Utilities Payroll Cost $41,397 2043 CAA Payroll Cost $1,680 Total $1,239,559 Issue: The Budget Officer has directed a quarterly payroll sweep. Solution: Complete third quarterly payroll sweep. Result: Savings for Operational Reserve and funds for payroll deficits.
6. Engineer
22. Discussion and possible action to approve the use of the contingency allowance as stipulated under §4.3 (allowances) under the construction agreement between Webb County and JMJ Diaz, Corporation d/b/a JMJ Constructors, in an amount not to exceed $378,396.81 for additional and / or replacement of items for ARPA Project No. 0001 Wastewater Treatment Upgrades Project and to further authorize the Webb County Judge to sign any relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2703-5205-001-474501-103 (Construction In Progress-Rio Bravo WWTreatment Upgrades)] Issue: the following issues came up: WAS Piping Replacement & Valve Installation – During progress of work, the client requested the replacement of approximately 60 LF of buried Waste Activated Sludge (WAS) piping to ensure long-term system reliability. Chlorination Solenoid SCADA Integration – The SCADA System currently installed is not compatible to the new system. It needs to be replaced. Post-Aeration Blower Addition – The current blower is oversized for the application and not automated/timed with SBR cycles. It needs to be replaced. RAS Piping Restoration – Retain and restore the Return Activated Sludge piping previously designated for demolition. Air Valve Actuator Replacement – During project execution, the existing air control valve was found to be malfunctioning in automatic mode. Replacing is required. Replacing the actuator is required to restore proper automated operation. Demolition Credit (Omissions from Scope) – Deduct the cost of original demolition items ultimately not required or requested to be removed. Total amount $18,000.00. Tariff Reimbursement – Tariff fees previously paid by the county will be overturned and returned to Webb County. Solution: Consideration to authorize the use of $378,396.81 from the owner's contingency allowance funds. Result: If approved, the contractor will be authorized to use the owner's contingency amount as approved by Commissioners Court. There will be no increase or decrease to the original contract sum.
23. Discussion and possible action to approve Work Authorization No.1 to Terracon Consultants, Inc., for Material Testing & Observation Services in the amount of $20,942.00.00 for the Mangana Hein Road & Rio Bravo Street Improvement and Repairs Project; and have the County Judge sign any relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (Professional Services)] Issue: Construction is underway for the Mangana Hein Road & Rio Bravo Street Improvement and Repairs Project and Material Testing services are needed. Solution: Hiring of Terracon Consultants, Inc., who are part of RFQ 2025-014 for Material Testing, will help proceed with the improvements and repairs for this project. Services will include earthwork/soils testing, concrete sampling/testing and masonry sampling/testing as per attached. Result: Approval of Contract for Material Testing.
7. Tax Attorney
24. Status report on delinquent tax collection by Webb County Tax Attorney Javier Montemayor, Jr. with discussion and possible action regarding potential tax litigation; and any other matters incident thereto. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)]
8. Commissioners Court
25. Discussion, direction, and possible action regarding the proposed development of County-owned corner lot property recently acquired (being Lot Numbers One (1) and Two (2) in Block Number One Hundred Twenty One (121) situated in the Western Division of the City of Laredo, at 918/920 Houston St. the north east corner of Houston St. and San Agustin Ave., former rock house site) including but not limited to intended use as potential parking lot or building with certain occupancy, number of floors, and total budget (including funding source) and any matters incident thereto. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.0725 (Deliberation Referring Contract being Negotiated)]
26. Discussion and possible action authorizing the Webb County building maintenance department and approved county staff to assume the duties and responsibilities of maintenance and upkeep of the former Webb County Sheriff’s Administration building located at 902 Victoria St., Laredo, Webb County, Texas; to include controlled access to the parking lot and office spaces; and any other matters incident thereto.
Honorable Ricardo A. Jaime, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4
27. Progress report by the Laredo Economic Coalition for Improved Highway Exchange (LECHE) and possible action on the Eastern Laredo Optimized Transportation (ELOTE) Plan and any matters incident thereto.
10. Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge
28. Discussion with possible action to formally accept the retirement of Fire Marshal Felix Nuñez effective July 10, 2026 and to officially merge/combine the Fire Marshal’s office with the Webb County Fire Department, under the direction of Webb County Fire Chief Ramiro Elizondo, to approve ORDER NO. 07-13-2026, with further action to have Webb County Judge Tano E. Tijerina name a Fire Marshal at the recommendation of Chief Elizondo; and any other matters incident thereto.
11. Closed Session/Executive Session
12. Presentations
33. Presentation by Memorial Gardens of Laredo regarding proposed options to assist Webb County in addressing current and future indigent burial needs, including burial service agreements and potential property acquisition opportunities; with discussion and possible action; and any other matters incident thereto. [Sponsored by Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2]
34. Communications
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