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

2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation

3. Discussion and possible action for Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Reports (Treasurer, Human Resources, Risk Management; and any other Department reports); and any other matters incident thereto.

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.

19.a. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to transfer an Enterprise lease unit scheduled for return on a temporary basis to the Webb County Treasurers Office for operational use and any other matters incident thereto. [Account: General Fund Operating lease fund/ Treasurers repair & maintenance of vehicles]

22. Discussion and possible action to make an exception to policy and approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within General funds. [Requested by Chief, Julio Gonzalez]

23. Discussion and possible action to ratify the approval to deliver paspalum sod. For the quantity of 133 pallets of apaspalum to the Webb County Golf Course from Caney Creek Turf, LLC and to further authorize the release of payment in an amount not to exceed $128,519.58 and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010]

24. Discussion and possible action to clarify and approve sod replacement for the Webb County Golf course greens to include removal of existing grass, sand installation and grading from CT Fieldscapes, LLC. (Buy-Board Contract No. 737-24} and to further authorize the release of payment in an amount not to exceed $123,925.00 pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 271, Subchapter F; $271.101 & §271.102 (Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation) and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010]

25. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of golf course maintenance equipment for Casa Blanca Golf Course through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program (Contract #112624-DAC) from United Ag & Turf, utilizing a 60-month Municipal Lease Purchase in the amount of $9,949.03 per month, for a total financed amount of $529,527.72 and any oher matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-469001-005 (Operating Lease Principal)]

26. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) for $500,000 for the Webb County Fairgrounds Phase 2 Package 2 construction cost from interest income bond series 2020 fund balance and any other matters incident thereto.

27. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund.

28. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General Fund departmental health HSA life insurance expenditure line items.

29. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Budget Officers and Auditors Office to enter and post budget amendments for fiscal year-end transactions necessary to process payment of all invoices dated or services rendered on or before September 30, 2026. Line item transfers are to be determined by the Business Office in coordination with the Auditors Office and presented for ratification.

30. Discussion and possible action to enter into an Agreement with AC Group LLC for a professional engineering roadway speed study of designated streets within the City of Rio Bravo, Texas in an amount not to exceed TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN DOLLARS THIRTY-SIX CENTS ($24,447.36) and a timeline to complete the study within fourteen (14) business days from the Issuance of the "Notice to Proceed" by the Engineering Department, authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (General Fund-General Operating Exp-Administration-Professional Services)]

31. Discussion and possible action to approve Work Authorization No. 2 to Terracon Consultants, Inc., for Material Testing & Observation Services in the amount of $15,173.00 for the Paseo de Los Santos Acceleration and Deceleration Lanes Project; and have the County Judge sign any relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (Professional Services)]

32. Discussion and possible action to approve and ratify Change Order #001 in the amount of $623,013.51 to Leyendecker Construction of Texas Inc., for the Webb County 1848 Fairgrounds Pavilion & Restaurant Renovations Project; and have the County Judge sign any relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #3901-7230-001-474501 Capital-Buildings & Improvements-Site Work (Construction in Progress)]

33. Discussion and possible action to amend approved Work Authorization #01, pursuant to a Master Agreement (10/01/2025 through 09/30/2028) with Howland Engineering and Surveying Co., Inc., for Material Testing at the Webb County Dean Senator Judith Zaffirini Justice Center Building Envelope and Site Rehabilitation Project in an amount not to exceed $3,390.00; and any other matters incident thereto; and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (Professional Services)]

34. Discussion and possible action to approve the release of the Amended Letter of Credit No. SBP702914 for the completed public improvements associated with Gateway Unit 2 Subdivision Plat and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign any and all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto.

35. Discussion and possible action to award Request for Qualification (RFQ) 2026-007 "Independent Financial Audit Services" to the highest ranking respondent Garza-Gonzalez and Associates to provide Independent Financial Audit Services for the County General Fund and all applicable governmental funds, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) - State Aid financial compliance auditing; Texas Community Justice Assistance Division (CJAD) grant financial compliance auditing; to include any additional federally or State required financial reporting related to County administered grants and to further authorize General Counsel to prepare the financial audit services contract for Court approval and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-432055 (General Fund); #2775-4020-001-432001 (CJAD Supervision); #2825-2460-001-432055 (TJJD State Aid)]

38. Presentation and submission by Ms. Patricia A. Barrera, Tax Assessor-Collector, of the 2026 Truth-In-Taxation Calculations.

39. Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of an IBM Power11 Server, including IBM Hardware and System Software, from Hamer Enterprises (Contract No. DIR-CPO-5227), pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 271, Subchapter F; §271.101 & §271.102 (Сооperative Purchasing Program Participation) to replace the Webb County Tax Office's existing IBM Power9 server infrastructure, which has reached End-of-Service-Life (EOSL), in the amount not to exceed of One Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Three Dollars and Fifty-Six Cents ($155,773.56) and to further authorize the transfer of funds from the general operating reserve Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 to the general operating capital outlay account #1001-1130-001-470000 and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 (General Fund-General Operating Exp-Administration-Operational Reserve-Operational Reserve), 1001-1130-001-470000 (General Fund-General Operating Exp-Administration-Capital Outlay)]

45. Recognition and presentation to Judge Selina Mireles for being awarded with the 2026 Impact of the Year Award by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), a national honor recognizing outstanding leadership, innovation, and service to improve outcomes for children and families on July 21, 2026. [Sponsored by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

44. Recognition and presentation of plaque and Certificates to the Laredo American League (15-16 Senior Division) for winning the Sectionals Championship, State championship and South West Regional championship and will be advancing to the Little League World Series in South Carolina in August of 2026. [Sponsored by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

46. Recognition and presentation to the Lady Vixens Girls Softball Team for winning the 2026 Girls Softball PONY International World Series 10U Championship in McAllen, Texas, finishing undefeated with a 9-0 record among 36 competing teams, and recognizing Coaches Saul Ibarra, Joe Marin, Rene Johnson, and Stephanie Moncivais. [Sponsored by Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2]

47. Recognition of Mr. Blake Baber an accomplished student and Laredoan who served as a United States Senate Page and was recognized as the only student selected from the State of Texas for participation in the program during the 2025 congressional session. [Sponsored by Commissioners Court]

48. Presentation by Neal Hill from Auto Alarm of Laredo regarding update on the approved retrofit of audio/video recording cameras to all county vehicles; and any other matters incident thereto.

41. Discussion and possible action to approve the Owner-Architect Agreement between Cavazos & Associates Architects and Webb County for the Master Plan development of county-owned corner lot property (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, in the amount not to exceed Twenty-Seven Thousand ($27,000.00) Dollars; and any matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (Professional Services)]

42. Discussion with possible action to formally relocate and designate office space to the Webb County Fire Dept. Administrative and Fire Marshal's staff that was formerly designated to the Webb County Sheriff's Office substation located at 7209 E. Saunders, and to further allocate $60,000 for office upgrades and remodeling to said facility; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 (Оperational Reserve)]

43. Discussion and possible action to enter into Work Authorization #1 with Flato Realty Advisors, LLC, in an amount not to exceed Two Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($2,900.0) for the appraisal of the property located at 815 Lincoln and any matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Funding Source: Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (Professional Services)]

21.f. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the Golf Course fund. [Requested by Casa Blanca Golf Course]

36. Discussion and possible action to approve the First Amendment to the Consulting Agreement between Webb County and Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., effective August 10, 2026, to amend the scope of services by removing all broker-of-record and brokerage responsibilities, providing that Gallagher will serve solely as the County's Employee Benefits Consultant, eliminating all comission-based compensation, and confirming that compensation shall consist exclusively of the direct consulting fees previously approved by Comissioners Court, with all other terms and conditions of the agreement remaining unchanged and to further authorize the Webb County Judge to sign any relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #6100-1090-001-432001 (Professional Services)]

37. Presentation by Gallagher Benefits Services Inc., (Webb County Employee Benefits Consultant) with discussion and possible action to adopt proposed plans and rates for the employee health insurance plan for the next calendar year, January 01,2027, and any other matters incident thereto.

49. Communications

Aug 10, 2026 Commissioners Court Meeting

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation

3. Discussion and possible action for Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Reports (Treasurer, Human Resources, Risk Management; and any other Department reports); and any other matters incident thereto.

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.

19.a. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to transfer an Enterprise lease unit scheduled for return on a temporary basis to the Webb County Treasurers Office for operational use and any other matters incident thereto. [Account: General Fund Operating lease fund/ Treasurers repair & maintenance of vehicles]

22. Discussion and possible action to make an exception to policy and approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within General funds. [Requested by Chief, Julio Gonzalez]

23. Discussion and possible action to ratify the approval to deliver paspalum sod. For the quantity of 133 pallets of apaspalum to the Webb County Golf Course from Caney Creek Turf, LLC and to further authorize the release of payment in an amount not to exceed $128,519.58 and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010]

24. Discussion and possible action to clarify and approve sod replacement for the Webb County Golf course greens to include removal of existing grass, sand installation and grading from CT Fieldscapes, LLC. (Buy-Board Contract No. 737-24} and to further authorize the release of payment in an amount not to exceed $123,925.00 pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 271, Subchapter F; $271.101 & §271.102 (Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation) and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010]

25. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of golf course maintenance equipment for Casa Blanca Golf Course through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program (Contract #112624-DAC) from United Ag & Turf, utilizing a 60-month Municipal Lease Purchase in the amount of $9,949.03 per month, for a total financed amount of $529,527.72 and any oher matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-469001-005 (Operating Lease Principal)]

26. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) for $500,000 for the Webb County Fairgrounds Phase 2 Package 2 construction cost from interest income bond series 2020 fund balance and any other matters incident thereto.

27. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund.

28. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General Fund departmental health HSA life insurance expenditure line items.

29. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Budget Officers and Auditors Office to enter and post budget amendments for fiscal year-end transactions necessary to process payment of all invoices dated or services rendered on or before September 30, 2026. Line item transfers are to be determined by the Business Office in coordination with the Auditors Office and presented for ratification.

30. Discussion and possible action to enter into an Agreement with AC Group LLC for a professional engineering roadway speed study of designated streets within the City of Rio Bravo, Texas in an amount not to exceed TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN DOLLARS THIRTY-SIX CENTS ($24,447.36) and a timeline to complete the study within fourteen (14) business days from the Issuance of the "Notice to Proceed" by the Engineering Department, authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (General Fund-General Operating Exp-Administration-Professional Services)]

31. Discussion and possible action to approve Work Authorization No. 2 to Terracon Consultants, Inc., for Material Testing & Observation Services in the amount of $15,173.00 for the Paseo de Los Santos Acceleration and Deceleration Lanes Project; and have the County Judge sign any relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (Professional Services)]

32. Discussion and possible action to approve and ratify Change Order #001 in the amount of $623,013.51 to Leyendecker Construction of Texas Inc., for the Webb County 1848 Fairgrounds Pavilion & Restaurant Renovations Project; and have the County Judge sign any relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #3901-7230-001-474501 Capital-Buildings & Improvements-Site Work (Construction in Progress)]

33. Discussion and possible action to amend approved Work Authorization #01, pursuant to a Master Agreement (10/01/2025 through 09/30/2028) with Howland Engineering and Surveying Co., Inc., for Material Testing at the Webb County Dean Senator Judith Zaffirini Justice Center Building Envelope and Site Rehabilitation Project in an amount not to exceed $3,390.00; and any other matters incident thereto; and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (Professional Services)]

34. Discussion and possible action to approve the release of the Amended Letter of Credit No. SBP702914 for the completed public improvements associated with Gateway Unit 2 Subdivision Plat and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign any and all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto.

35. Discussion and possible action to award Request for Qualification (RFQ) 2026-007 "Independent Financial Audit Services" to the highest ranking respondent Garza-Gonzalez and Associates to provide Independent Financial Audit Services for the County General Fund and all applicable governmental funds, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) - State Aid financial compliance auditing; Texas Community Justice Assistance Division (CJAD) grant financial compliance auditing; to include any additional federally or State required financial reporting related to County administered grants and to further authorize General Counsel to prepare the financial audit services contract for Court approval and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-432055 (General Fund); #2775-4020-001-432001 (CJAD Supervision); #2825-2460-001-432055 (TJJD State Aid)]

38. Presentation and submission by Ms. Patricia A. Barrera, Tax Assessor-Collector, of the 2026 Truth-In-Taxation Calculations.

39. Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of an IBM Power11 Server, including IBM Hardware and System Software, from Hamer Enterprises (Contract No. DIR-CPO-5227), pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 271, Subchapter F; §271.101 & §271.102 (Сооperative Purchasing Program Participation) to replace the Webb County Tax Office's existing IBM Power9 server infrastructure, which has reached End-of-Service-Life (EOSL), in the amount not to exceed of One Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Three Dollars and Fifty-Six Cents ($155,773.56) and to further authorize the transfer of funds from the general operating reserve Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 to the general operating capital outlay account #1001-1130-001-470000 and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 (General Fund-General Operating Exp-Administration-Operational Reserve-Operational Reserve), 1001-1130-001-470000 (General Fund-General Operating Exp-Administration-Capital Outlay)]

45. Recognition and presentation to Judge Selina Mireles for being awarded with the 2026 Impact of the Year Award by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), a national honor recognizing outstanding leadership, innovation, and service to improve outcomes for children and families on July 21, 2026. [Sponsored by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

44. Recognition and presentation of plaque and Certificates to the Laredo American League (15-16 Senior Division) for winning the Sectionals Championship, State championship and South West Regional championship and will be advancing to the Little League World Series in South Carolina in August of 2026. [Sponsored by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

46. Recognition and presentation to the Lady Vixens Girls Softball Team for winning the 2026 Girls Softball PONY International World Series 10U Championship in McAllen, Texas, finishing undefeated with a 9-0 record among 36 competing teams, and recognizing Coaches Saul Ibarra, Joe Marin, Rene Johnson, and Stephanie Moncivais. [Sponsored by Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2]

47. Recognition of Mr. Blake Baber an accomplished student and Laredoan who served as a United States Senate Page and was recognized as the only student selected from the State of Texas for participation in the program during the 2025 congressional session. [Sponsored by Commissioners Court]

48. Presentation by Neal Hill from Auto Alarm of Laredo regarding update on the approved retrofit of audio/video recording cameras to all county vehicles; and any other matters incident thereto.

41. Discussion and possible action to approve the Owner-Architect Agreement between Cavazos & Associates Architects and Webb County for the Master Plan development of county-owned corner lot property (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, in the amount not to exceed Twenty-Seven Thousand ($27,000.00) Dollars; and any matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (Professional Services)]

42. Discussion with possible action to formally relocate and designate office space to the Webb County Fire Dept. Administrative and Fire Marshal's staff that was formerly designated to the Webb County Sheriff's Office substation located at 7209 E. Saunders, and to further allocate $60,000 for office upgrades and remodeling to said facility; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 (Оperational Reserve)]

43. Discussion and possible action to enter into Work Authorization #1 with Flato Realty Advisors, LLC, in an amount not to exceed Two Thousand Nine Hundred Dollars ($2,900.0) for the appraisal of the property located at 815 Lincoln and any matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Funding Source: Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (Professional Services)]

21.f. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the Golf Course fund. [Requested by Casa Blanca Golf Course]

36. Discussion and possible action to approve the First Amendment to the Consulting Agreement between Webb County and Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., effective August 10, 2026, to amend the scope of services by removing all broker-of-record and brokerage responsibilities, providing that Gallagher will serve solely as the County's Employee Benefits Consultant, eliminating all comission-based compensation, and confirming that compensation shall consist exclusively of the direct consulting fees previously approved by Comissioners Court, with all other terms and conditions of the agreement remaining unchanged and to further authorize the Webb County Judge to sign any relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #6100-1090-001-432001 (Professional Services)]

37. Presentation by Gallagher Benefits Services Inc., (Webb County Employee Benefits Consultant) with discussion and possible action to adopt proposed plans and rates for the employee health insurance plan for the next calendar year, January 01,2027, and any other matters incident thereto.

49. Communications

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