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
Led by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo.
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.
County Treasurer, Raul Reyes presented the Bills and Disbursements for the period of 04/25/2025 - 05/08/2025 that included the Recap of Checks and EFT's.
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve payments released as per general order as well as checks pending approval
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
County Treasurer, Raul Reyes presented the Payment Ratifications including 2 side bills.
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina to approve
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
County Treasurer, Raul Reyes presented the Liability Disbursements of the County payroll for the pay periods of 04/18/2025 - 05/01/2025, as well as the Casa Blanca Golf Course payroll from prior date of 05/02/2025 and the estimated payroll for the future pay period of 05/16/2025.
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to not exceed amount of $45,000.00 for the estimated future Casa Blanca Payroll
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Human Resources Director, Monica Flores presented the Wage and Pay Scale Budget Amendments Report.
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve by order the Wage & Pay Scale Amendments
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
County Auditor, Rafael Perez presented the monthly report for March 2025.
Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to accept report
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
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.
No one signed up for Public Comment.
COURT TO DISCUSS AND ACT ON THE FOLLOWING:
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
Civil Legal Division, Mr. Lalo Uribe informed the court a correction for the account number in Item #10d was needed.
5.
Honorable Selina Mireles, Child Protection Court
a.
AI-17609
Discussion and possible action to adjust the salary of the Texas Emergency Network Diversion (TEND) Court Executive Director associated with Grant #4325004, and request the County Judge to execute all other matters incident thereto. The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget includes salary adjustments for the Executive Director, as approved by the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office. The position does not fall under the County's Wage Plan and is funded 100% by grant funds. The position is subject to annual evaluation by the Department Head and is entitled to additional increases under the grant. The salary adjustment is still lower than comparable positions with similar work loads. There will be no 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. [Requested by Judge Selina Mireles, Child Protection Court]
| Title |
Current Salary |
Proposed Salary |
| Executive Director |
$75,004.08 |
$84,000.00 |
Issue: This proposed salary is reflected under the Texas Emergency Network Diversion (TEND) Court Grant#4325004, as an increase, effective 5/2/2025.
Solution: The project respectfully requests approval of the salary adjustment.
Result: The position will continue all day-to-day tasks and duties, and be fully operational under the Webb County Child Protection Court as the TEND Court Executive Director for Laredo/Webb County.
6.
Civil Legal Division
a.
AI-17629
Discussion and possible action to enter into Work Authorization #12, pursuant to the Agreement for Tax Abatement Consulting dated March 27, 2023, with Capex Consulting Group, for the Corvus Solar LLC Tax Abatement Project and any matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [No effect on the County Budget]
7.
Commissioners Court Administrator
a.
AI-17614
Discussion and possible action to authorize the County Judge to issue a letter of concurrence to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board, U.S. Dept. of Commerce in support of establishing a usage driven FTZ designation (Minor Boundary Modification), City of Laredo Foreign Trade Zone (F.T.Z.) No. 94 for Unlimited Solution Group, Inc., located at 8620 San Gabriel Dr., Laredo, Texas 78045, and being 2,349 SQ FT inside the warehouse, located on the far Northeast corner of the building, within Webb County’s Taxing Jurisdiction, and any matters incident thereto. [Requested by Unlimited Solution Group, Inc./City of Laredo]
b.
AI-17615
Discussion and possible action to authorize the County Judge to issue a letter of concurrence to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board, U.S. Dept. of Commerce in support of establishing a usage driven FTZ designation (Minor Boundary Modification), City of Laredo Foreign Trade Zone (F.T.Z.) No. 94 for BA Forwarding Co., Inc., located at 837 Union Pacific Dr, Laredo TX 78045, within Webb County’s Taxing Jurisdiction, and any matters incident thereto. [Requested by BA Forwarding, Co., Inc./City of Laredo]
c.
AI-17618
Discussion and possible action to authorize the County Judge to issue a letter of concurrence to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board, U.S. Dept. of Commerce in support of establishing a usage driven FTZ designation (Minor Boundary Modification), City of Laredo Foreign Trade Zone (F.T.Z.) No. 94 for SBL USA, Inc., located at 810 Nafta Blvd. Ste. A; Laredo, TX. 78045, within Webb County’s Taxing Jurisdiction, and any matters incident thereto. [Requested by SBL USA, Inc. /City of Laredo]
8.
Community Action Agency
a.
AI-17585
Discussion and possible action to approve and execute federal grant amendment 5311-2024-WEBB CO -00072 for the Public Transit Grant between the Webb County Community Action Agency and the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) in the amount of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FOUR DOLLARS ($63,804.00) with a new end date for the project agreement of November 30, 2026. This grant does not require County match and will not have an impact on the general fund. All required documentation has been submitted to the Economic Development Department for review and was found to be compliant with the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) policy. [Grant Fund #2661]
Issue: A grant amendment was submitted back in March.
Solution: Request court approval for the execution of this grant amendment.
Result: Approval and execution of the grant amendment will ensure continued transit services for the rural areas of Webb County.
9.
Drug Court Program
a.
AI-17628
Discussion and possible action to reinstate slot #2986, to be titled Veterans Treatment Service Intake Coordinator under the SAMSHA Veteran’s Treatment Program, Department 1020 and request funding from the general fund for employee to be at a pay grade/step scale of 16 /I; and any other matters incident thereto. [Veterans Treatment Program Grant Fund Account #2350-1020, Cash Match Account #1001-1160-001-463901-005]
Issue: Employee in Slot #2986 has been out on approved leave since 09/22/2023. The funding for this grant funded position was utilized to fund a Counselor position (slot # 4098), in part to prevent the loss of grant funds and Slot #2986 was left out of the general order inadvertently.
Solution: Reinstate and fund slot #2986 as previously budgeted at previous pay grade and step.
10.
Economic Development
a.
AI-17603
Discussion and possible action to approve the 2025-2026 Third Party Funding Application, set submission dates and deadlines for Third Party Funding, and setting the application period to be from May 13, 2025 to June 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM, and any other matters incident thereto.
Issue: Third Party Applications must be submitted with ample time in order to review and approve/deny funding and prepare for the next fiscal year's budget.
Solution: Set date(s) to solicit Third Party Funding Applications in order to review and approve/deny funding and prepare for the next fiscal year's budget.
Result: Webb County shall provide Third Party Funding eligible organizations that provide a purpose in the community.
b.
AI-17596
Discussion and possible action to approve the submission of a grant application prepared and submitted by the Webb County Head Start and Early Head Start Program to the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families for Fiscal Year 2025 - 2026 Refunding in the amount of $12,843,244 (Federal) and $3,210,811 (Non-Federal) for a total amount of $16,054,055 for services to 1,290 eligible children and their families; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents related to this grant; and other matters thereto. Furthermore, this grant does not require a cash match; and thus will have no impact to the General Fund. All required documents were sent to review through the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Head Start Director]
c.
AI-17610
Discussion and possible action to approve the submission of a grant application as prepared and submitted by the Webb County Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Program to the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families for Fiscal Year 2025 - 2026 Refunding grant in the amounty of $995,333 (Federal) and $248,833 (Non-Federal) for a total amount of $1,244,166 for services to 72 eligible children and their families: authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents related to this grant; and any other matters incident thereto. Furthermore, this grant does not require a cash match; and thus will have 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) procedure. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Head Start Director]
d.
AI-17619
Discussion and possible action to approve Change Order No. 5 for modifications and improvements to the Webb County Southern Public Health Facility, in an amount not to exceed TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN THOUSAND AND ONE HUNDRED NINETY SIX AND 61/100 DOLLARS ($257,196.61) and for additional days, which include 8 rain days, to the contract with AOC Calton, Ltd. d/b/a Summit Building & Design, and further authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. This amendment will have no 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. [Account #3522-7230-001]
Issue: Modifications are requested to accommodate Ruthe B. Cowl and improve the facility. The contractor experienced rainy days that delayed construction.
Solution: Approval of the change order will allow the contractor extra days to modify the building and complete construction.
Result: The contractor will complete construction within the contract timeframe.
Civil Legal Division, Mr. Lalo Uribe stated the correction for the account number should be read as #3520-7230-001 instead of #3522-7230-001. Mr. Uribe requests the motion to include the authority to discuss with Economic Development the possibility of them allocating funds to help cover Change Order.
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to approve corrections made and any other matters hereto to allow the auditor and budget officer to adjust the funding being requested
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
e.
AI-17621
Discussion and possible action to ratify and make an exception for a one-time charge not to exceed THIRTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($13,500.00) for the purchase of Sixteen (16) water generators and FIVE (5) years of filters from AERstream to implement the Webb County Atmospheric Water Generator Pilot Project. An initiative that will bring an immediate impact to potable water for residents of colonias adjacent to HWY 59 and Colonia La Presa.
Issue: The Webb County Economic Development Department is purchasing 16 atmospheric water generators for the residents of colonias adjacent to US HWY 59 and La Presa. AERstream accepts purchase orders for these SIXTEEN (16) atmospheric water generators for THIRTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($13,500.00) and their respective filters.
Solution: Consideration to ratify the use and make an exception to the rule of using the County Credit card for this purchase.
Result: If authorized, the order will be processed using the credit card for the purchase of the 16 atmospheric water generators and their respective filters.
f.
AI-17630
Discussion and possible action to add missing language to a previous agenda item #17493 approved on 4/29/2025 for a donation of THIRTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($13,500.00) from the American College of Environmental Lawyers (ACOEL) to state the following: As per Local Government Code 81.032 (Acceptance of Donations) to implement the Webb County Atmospheric Water Generator Pilot Project which will provide sixteen (16) atmospheric water generators and Five (5) years of filters to resident households of colonias adjacent to HWY 59 and Colonia La Presa; and authorizing the County Judge to act as the County's Executive Officer and Authorized Signatory regarding all matters related to the County’s involvement in the Atmospheric Water Generator Pilot Project. It should be noted that this pilot project does require a county in-kind match of NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-ONE AND TWENTY-SEVEN CENTS ($9,841.27). All necessary documentation has been submitted to the Economic Development Department, and the solicitation aligns with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) policies and procedures. (Fund # 3085)
Issue: Amending agenda item #17493 CC 4/29/2025 to include the following language
- as per Local Government Code 81.032 (Acceptance of Donations)”
Solution: To accept the donation to implement the Webb County Atmospheric Water Generator Pilot Project for the residents of colonias adjacent to US HWY 59 and La Presa.
Result: If the pilot project results successful, additional projects will be implemented to reach additional homes in colonias adjacent to HWY 59 and La Presa.
11.
Engineering
a.
AI-17606
Discussion and possible action to approve the ratification of posting the formal solicitation for ITB 2025-006 Las Lomas Road Paving Project, which was posted on April 25, 2025, in order to comply with grant deadlines for the County Transportation Infrastructure Fund Grant Program (C.T.I.F.); and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #3716-7230-715-470000 (Capital Outlay)]
Issue: Due to deadlines for the County Transportation Infrastructure Fund Grant Program, it was requested that the Purchasing Agent issue the formal solicitation as soon as possible before court authorization.
Solution: Commissioners Court approval will allow the bidding process for the project to start in order to meet grant deadlines
Result: Authorization to solicit formal bids will allow Webb County to comply with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Grant Funding.
b.
AI-17607
Discussion and possible action to approve the Closeout and Release of Retainage in the amount of $40,065.00 to Muralla Construction, LLC., for the completion of the Quad City Fire Station and JP Pct. 3 Expansion Project; and have the County Judge sign any relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #3906-206000 (Retainage Payable)]
Issue: Project has been completed.
Solution: Approve closeout and release of retainage.
Result: Completion of project.
12.
Fire Suppression & EMS Services
a.
AI-17599
Discussion and possible action to accept EMS County Assistance, first allocation of lapsed funds provided through the Seven Flags Regional Advisory Council (RAC) Trauma Service Area "T" in the amount of $5,494.00, to be utilized in the purchase of EMS/materials & supplies, training, travel, personnel cost, membership to professional/technical organizations, public education, vehicle maintenance and equipment for all stations of the Webb County Volunteer Fire Department, and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matter incident thereto. [Accounts #2929-3140-001-456305 & #2929-2140-001-460105]
Issue: State funding provided through Seven Flags RAC for EMS needs/operations.
Solution: Accept funds, and utilize monies for the purchase of supplies, training, travel, equipment and its maintenance.
Result: Properly stocked emergency units ready for response, and well-prepared personnel.
13.
Head Start
Disclaimer: All Head Start monies are 100% Federal funds
a.
AI-17611
Discussion and possible action to approve the transfer of employee within the following slots with salary changes and approve the filling of the vacant slot. Slot 966 becomes vacant May 23, 2025.
| |
Slot# |
Title |
Hourly Rate |
| From: |
966 |
Early Head Start Child Care Partnership
Area Service Manager / AA |
$20.64 |
| To: |
1648 |
Head Start Area Service Manager/AA/Monitor |
$21.37 |
| |
|
|
|
| To Fill: |
966 |
Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Area
Service Manager/AA/Monitor |
$20.64 |
b.
AI-17612
Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot:
| Slot # |
Title |
Hourly Rate |
Pay Periods |
| 1615 |
Classroom Aide (P/T) |
$11.94 |
26 |
14.
Information Technology
a.
AI-17588
Discussion and possible action to ratify A sixty (60) month lease (June 1 ,2025 through March 27, 2030) purchase Agreement (OMNIA NCPA 01-143 and DIR-CPO-5792), pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 271.101 et.seq. (Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation), between Dell Financial Services and Webb County for the purpose of financing a "Managed Detection and Response" and "Secureworks" software to monitor possible malicious activity which said software is being leased/purchased through the State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program for the Webb County Information Technology (IT) Department in an amount not to exceed SIX HUNDRED THIRTY EIGHT THOUSAND FORTY DOLLARS ($638,040.00), with a proposed financing term of five (5) annual payments of $127,608.00 with the first annual payment due November 1, 2025, after commissioners court approval, subject to annual budgetary approval, and execution of the Contract by the County Judge, and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1280-001-443000-110 (Software Maintenance)]
Issue: To approve the lease purchase of the software in order for the County's IT Department to detect malicious activity on County's server. On April 14, 2025, on agenda item 16.a., the Commissioners Court approved the contract; however, due to the expiration and renewal of the TX Dir contract, SecureWorks can no longer be supported by TX DIR which necessitated its purchase through Omnia. Consequently, DFS had to separate the schedules, and because of this we had a reduction of approximately $17,160.00.
Solution: Consider approval of a finance agreement with Dell Financial services to finance the lease/purchase of the software to detect malicious activity, which is being done through Cooperative Purchasing Program of the State of Texas, through the Department of Information Resources (DIR).
Result: The financing will fund the purchase of "Managed Detection and Response" software powered by Tegis XDR and "SecureWorks Tegis VDR" software for the County.
b.
AI-17631
Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of multimedia communication equipment, installation and service/maintenance agreement for an amount not to exceed $173,594.70 from Data Projections Inc (TIPS Contract #230105) in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program; Section 271.102 (cooperative Purchasing Program Participation) and to further authorize a transfer of funds from Account #3907-9080-001-485005 to Account #3905-7230-001-474501-002 contingent on Civil Legal Department review/approval; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #3905-7230-001-474501-002 (Construction In Progress Finish Out/Remodeling)]
Issue: This equipment will be used for the 2nd Floor Emergency Operations Center (EOC) located at the second floor of the new Sheriff’s Office Building (formerly H-E-B).
Solution: To authorize the purchase and installation of the multimedia equipment.
Result: Webb County will count with a EOC in the event is needed.
15.
Public Health Services
a.
AI-17589
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 May 12, 2025
| Slot # |
Title |
Hourly Rate |
| |
| 2956 |
Receptionist (Bruni Public Health Facility) |
$11.84 - $12.44 (7/A-E) |
Issue: Slot #2956 became vacant on April 25, 2025.
Solution: Approval to post and fill vacant slot.
Result: The filling of slot will allow the Bruni Public Health Facility to function efficiently and effectively.
16.
Purchasing
a.
AI-17586
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, damage, 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.
b.
AI-17590
Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Request for Proposals (RFP's) for a record management software system for processing public documents, processing vital statistics and cashiering duties for the Webb County Clerk's Office and any other matters incident thereto.
Issue: The current record management contract for the County Clerk is set to expire. Soliciting for formal bids is required to receive proposals of the record management service for the County Clerk.
Solution: The Commissioner's Court approval will allow the Webb County Clerk to continue to efficiently manage documents for the department.
Result: Authorization to solicit formal bids will allow the County Clerks Office to process public documents and process vital statistics in an efficient manner.
c.
AI-17595
Discussion and possible action to authorize the Webb County Purchasing Agent to secure formal competitive bids/proposals for equipment and installation of the fleet shop equipment for the newly acquired building located at 4801 Fesco Blvd and any other matters incident thereto.
Issue: The building located at 4801 Fesco Blvd will need to be furnished with fleet shop equipment needed for County fleet maintenance operations.
Solution: Consideration to authorize the Purchasing Agent to proceed in securing competitive bids and/or competitive cooperative pricing from vendors who specialize in equipment to run a fleet operation.
Result: If approved, the procurement process will be initiated by the Purchasing Agent as authorized by the Webb County Commissioners Court.
d.
AI-17598
Discussion and possible action to authorize the Webb County Purchasing Agent to secure formal competitive bids/proposals for the construction of a water well at the Los Botines Yard including all meter and electrical connections and any other matters incident thereto.
Issue: There is a need for a new water well at the Los Botines Yard for Webb County.
Solution: Consideration to authorize the Purchasing Agent to proceed with securing competitive bids and/or competitive cooperative pricing from vendors who specialize in the construction of water wells with all needed meter and electrical connections.
Result: If approved, the procurement process will be initiated by the Purchasing Agent as authorized by the Webb County Commissioners Court.
17.
Risk Management
a.
AI-17608
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 May 12, 2025.
| Slot # |
Title |
Hourly Rate |
| |
| 2123 |
Liability Claims Analyst |
$20.38 - $22.23 (18/A-H) |
Issue: Position became vacant on May 10, 2025.
Solution: Request is being made to post and fill vacant positions.
Result: This action will allow the Risk Management Department to continue to function efficiently and effectively.
18.
Water Utilities
a.
AI-17624
Discussion and possible action to approve Change Order No. 1 to the Mor-Wil Construction Contract for ARPA Waterline Projects 4, 5, 9, 10, 12, & 13 - Rio Bravo WTP to La Presa Project removing Alternate Bid No. 1 and exercising Alternate Bid No. 2 which replaces PVC pipe with HDPE pipe thereby reducing the cost and transferring the savings ($3,358,648.78) to the Base Bid Owner's Contingency Allowance and adding 51 calendar days to the contract due delays in the acquisition of easements and any matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [No effect on the contract cost or on the County budget]
b.
AI-17605
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 May 12, 2025.
| Slot # |
Title |
Hourly Rate |
| |
| 1536 |
Customer Service Technician |
$13.73 - $14.43 10/A-E |
Issue: Position became vacant on May 01, 2025.
Solution: Fill vacant position.
Result: The filling of this position will alleviate workload created by vacancy and allow for efficiency, effectiveness, and production of workflow for the department.
19.
Line Item Transfers
a.
AI-17617
Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund. [Requested by Business Office]
| |
Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Request |
| From: |
1001-1130-001-431007-010 |
Operational Reserve |
$1,000 |
| To: |
1001-1140-001-463526 |
Community Promotions |
$1,000 |
Issue: Transfer is needed to complete payment for donation.
Solution: Transfer as above listed.
Result: Payment will be processed.
b.
AI-17620
Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund. [Requested by Risk Management]
| |
Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
| From: |
1001-1130-001-431007-010 |
Operational Reserve |
|
$35,000.00 |
|
|
| To: |
1001-1180-001-452007 |
Claims Paid |
$850,000.00 |
$35,000.00 |
$220,254.71 |
$255,254.71 |
Issue: The current funds are insufficient to cover current claims.
Solution: Approved line-item transfer to fund adequately the account above.
Result: Approval of line-item transfer will result in having funding available for current claims.
c.
AI-17622
Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund. [Requested by Risk Management]
| |
Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
| From: |
6200-1090-001-432056 |
Administration Fees |
$2,188,921.00 |
$2,100.000.00 |
$2,159,148.05 |
$59,148.05 |
| To: |
6100-1090-001-452009 |
Claims Paid- Prescription |
$3,387,931.00 |
$2,100,000.00 |
$115,922.92 |
$2,215,922.92 |
Issue: The current funds are insufficient to cover current wire claims.
Solution: Approve line-item transfer to fund adequately the account above.
Result: Approval of line-item transfer will result in having funding available for current claims.
d.
AI-17632
Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund. [Requested by Ricardo Jaime, Commissioner Pct. 4]
| |
Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
Request |
Current |
End Bal. |
| From: |
1001-6200-001-412000 |
Fred M. & Anita Bruni Community
Center Part Time |
$15,000 |
$3,247.00 |
$7,927.33 |
$4,200.33 |
| |
1001-6350-001-412000 |
Lilia Perez Community Center Part Time |
$15,000 |
$3,217.00 |
$7,897.32 |
$4,212.32 |
| |
|
|
|
$6,464.00 |
|
|
| To: |
1001-6290-001-412000 |
Fernando A. Salinas Community Center Part Time |
$15,000 |
$6,464.00 |
$-2,235.00 |
$3,479.00 |
Issue: Transfer of funds to continue paying part-time employees at the Fernando A. Salinas Community Center
Solution: Transfer funds to part-time accounts.
Result: Fernando A. Salinas will be able to continue to employee part-time account for the rest of the fiscal year.
Civil Legal Division, Mr. Lalo Uribe stated to the court that the transfer shown in Item #19d is an exception in the policy and the court will need to approve.
Motion by Commissioner, Pct 4. Ricardo A. Jaime, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo to approve
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
County Judge, Tano E. Tijerina read for the record Item #10.a, reminding future applicants that the deadline for Third Party Funding will be June 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve Consent Agenda with corrections
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Engineer
20.
AI-17604
Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize Summit Building & Design the use of Contingency Allowance Expenditure Funds in the amount of $122,966.84 for the Webb County Sheriff Office Renovation Project; and authorize the County Judge sign any relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #3867-7230-001-474501 (Construction in Progress) and #3905-7230-001-474501-002 (Finish Out Remodeling)
Issue: This is not a change order and does not increase or decrease the contract amount or the contract's scheduled date of completion.(Please see attached Contingency Allowance Expenditure Authorization No. 2 for additional information).
Solution: Approval to use Contingency funds as follows:
| Original Contingency Allowance Sum |
$375,000.00 |
| Allowance Balance Prior to this authorization |
$132,061.00 |
| Allowance sum to be changed by this authorization |
$122,966.84 |
| New Allowance balance |
$8,946.32 |
Result: If approved, the Contractor will be authorized to use the owner's contingency amount as approved by Commissioners Court and there will be no increase or decrease to the original contract sum.
Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to approve
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Purchasing
21.
AI-17593
Discussion and possible action to accept rankings and award Request for Applications (RFA) 2025-001 "Bank Depository for Webb County" contingent upon final scores submitted by the evaluation committee in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 113 (Management of County Money), Chapter 116 (Depositories for County Public Funds) and Chapter 117 (Depositories for Certain Trust Funds and Court Registry funds) and further authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto.
Issue: The current Depository Bank contract expires at the end of May 2025. The Commissioners Court authorized the solicitation of proposals for a Bank Depository contract. All banks within the boundaries of Webb County with home offices or branch facilities were invited to participate.
Solution: Accept the highest-ranking bank depository as recommended by the evaluation committee.
Result: Award a new contract for a term of four (4) years with a two (2)- year renewal term or any other term as approved by the Commissioners Court in accordance with state law.
Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to accept the highest-ranking bank depository, being Falcon Bank
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
22.
AI-17594
Discussion and possible action to award the Invitation to Bid (ITB) 2025-005 "Zaragoza Street Parking Lot Project" to the CID Group for an amount not to exceed $157,636.00 for the construction of an approximate 4,300 square foot concrete parking lot at 801 Zaragoza St. in which the project will consist of concrete pavement construction, excavation, embankment, demolition, site grading, flexible base, subgrade preparation, utility coordination, concrete sidewalks, and erosion control improvements pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Sub-Chapter C. Competitive Bidding in General and to further authorize the County Judge to sign the construction contract between Webb County and awarded bidder and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007 (Operational Reserve)]
Issue: Commissioners Court authorized the advertisement for formal bids for the construction of a concrete parking lot on Lot 5, Block 18 Western Division, City of Laredo, Texas, being 801 Zaragoza St.
Solution: Consideration to award CID Group for the Zaragoza Street Parking Lot Project.
Result: If approved, General Counsel will prepare the construction contract for the awarded amount for final execution by the Webb County Judge.
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4. Ricardo A. Jaime to approve
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Honorable Esther Degollado, District Clerk
23.
AI-17600
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 District Clerk's Office and Kofile Technologies, Inc. (TXMAS Contract No. TXMAS-23-92001) in the amount of $198.006.15 pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code: Sub-Chapter F, cooperative purchasing program, Sections 271.101, 271.102 (Cooperative Purchasing Participation) and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-2290-001-470000 (Capital Outlay)]
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to approve
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Budget Officer
24.
AI-17633
Discussion and possible action to approve the following amounts for the distribution of funds to United Independent School District, Laredo Independent School District and Webb Consolidated School District in the amount of $2,072,754.29 from the reserve fund balance of the Webb County School Lands that is to be distributed on a Scholastic Basis; and any other matters incident thereto. [Available Permanent School Funds]
| Acct. Number |
Acct. Name |
Adopted |
| 5100-8010-001-480001 |
LISD |
$17,869.66 |
| 5200-8010-001-480001 |
|
$568,719.80 |
| |
|
|
| 5100-8010-001-480002 |
UISD |
$45,021.45 |
| 5200-8010-001-480002 |
|
$1,432,852.36 |
| |
|
|
| 5100-8010-001-480003 |
WCISD |
$252.57 |
| 5200-8010-001-480003 |
|
$8,038.44 |
Issue: The original budget for these accounts were adopted with an estimated amount before the final numbers were provided by each school district. Only WCISD will need a budget amendment in the amount of $2,038.44.
Solution: The budget adjustment will provide accurate amounts in each account for the general request for payment.
Result: The disbursements of funds will be processed.
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4. Ricardo A. Jaime to approve
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Commissioners Court Administrator
25.
AI-17627
Presentation by representatives of Madeline Anz Slay Architects, LLC. regarding the Webb County space needs assessment study, with discussion and possible action to review and approve recommended options; and any other matters incident thereto.
Mr. Robert Lopez, briefly introduced to the court Ms. Marissa Lockey and Ms. Madeline Anz Slay, representatives from Madeline Anz Slay Architects LLC. Ms. Lockey and Mr. Lopez both presented to the court the recommended options for the Webb County space needs assessment study.
Honorable Ricardo A. Jaime, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4
26.
AI-17623
Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchasing department to solicit Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional architectural services for the partial restoration and remodeling of the county rock house property located at 920 Houston St., Laredo, Webb County, Texas; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (General Fund-General Operating Exp-Administration-professional services)]
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
27.
AI-17626
Discussion and possible action to authorize the County Judge to enter into a Contribution-In-Aid-Of-Construction Agreement with AEP Texas to install 3 poles, 498 ft of overhead primary cable, and remove 613 ft of overhead primary, and remove 5 poles on the County’s Zaragoza Street property (801 Zaragoza St. which abuts the Laredo American Legion Post 59) in the amount of $14,678.96; and any other matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (General Fund-General Operating Exp-Administration-professional services)]
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo to approve
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge
28.
AI-17549
Discussion and possible action to proclaim the month of May 2025 as Community Action Month.
Issue: Communities across the country use May to highlight their local Community Action Agency (CAA) as well as their programs and staff since May is recognized as the national "Community Action" Month, dedicated to celebrating the national network of Community Action Agencies established under the Economic Opportunity Act (EOA) and emphasizing the importance of these critical services for vulnerable citizens across the country.
Solution: The Webb County Community Action Agency (CAA) seeks to celebrate the historic day on August 20,1964 when federal legislature established Community Action Agencies through the Economic Opportunity Act (EOA).
Result: May 2025 will be proclaimed by the Commissioners’ Court as Community Action Month in Webb County, Texas.
Guillermo Walls, CAA Director, recognized the programs and staff of the Community Action Agency (CAA) stating the important work and services they provide to help the community.
29.
AI-17597
Discussion and possible action to proclaim the month of May 2025 as National Supervised Visitation Awareness Month in recognition of Webb County Sheriff''s Office Safe Haven Program.
County Judge, Tano E. Tijerina read a proclamation and proclaimed the month of May 2025 as National Supervised Visitation Awareness Month in recognition of Webb County Sheriff's Office Safe Haven Program.
Proclamation for item was not read at meeting.
30.
AI-17613
Discussion and possible action to proclaim May 2025 as National Beef Month in Webb County, Texas.
County Judge, Tano E. Tijerina read proclamation and proclaimed the Month of May 2025 as National Beef Month.
Jeffrey Hester, County Extension Agent for Webb County, expressed his gratitude to the many dedicated local partners and sponsors who provide them with the opportunity to continue involving and educating the community in recognizing and honoring the ranchers and farmers of our county.
31.
Communications
Communications were made.
32.
Adjourn
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to adjourn
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously