Commissioners Court Meeting
Monday, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
| Tano E. Tijerina, | County Judge |
| Jesse Gonzalez, | Commissioner, Pct. 1 |
| Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, | Commissioner, Pct. 2 |
| John C. Galo, | Commissioner, Pct. 3 |
| Ricardo A. Jaime | Commissioner, Pct. 4 |
Thus constituting a quorum, the Commissioners Court proceeded to act upon the Agenda as posted in the meeting notice of the 16th day of September 2025. Present also were Ms. Carmen L. Saldaña, Recording Secretary representing Mrs. Margie Ramirez Ibarra, Ex-officio Clerk of the Commissioners Court, various officers and others interested in the business of the Court.
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina to approve
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina to approve Ratifications
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina not to exceed amount of $45,000.00 for the estimated future Casa Blanca payroll
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo to accept report
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to accept report
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve by order the Wage and Pay Scale Budget Amendments Report
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
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.
| Acct. Number | Acct. Name | Request | Current | End Bal. | |
| From: | 2368-5170-521-421000 | Health Life Insurance | $1,414.50 | $12,947.72 | $11,533.22 |
| 2368-5170-521-443000-020 | Repairs & Maintenance Buildings | $551.45 | $2,551.45 | $2,000.00 | |
| 2368-5170-521-443000-035 | Repairs & Maintenance Equipment | $218.00 | $1,250.00 | $1,032.00 | |
| 2368-5170-521-444100 | Space Rental | $849.50 | $849.50 | $0.00 | |
| 2368-5170-521-444500 | Equipment Rental | $1,313.68 | $2,813.68 | $1,500.00 | |
| 2368-5170-521-454000 | Advertising | $200.00 | $600.00 | $400.00 | |
| 2368-5170-521-456005 | Postage & Courier Service | $146.47 | $320.97 | $174.50 | |
| 2368-5170-521-456105 | Licenses And Permits | $460.00 | $460.00 | $0.00 | |
| 2368-5170-521-456205 | Training & Education | $2,543.10 | $3,343.10 | $800.00 | |
| 2368-5170-521-458000 | Administrative Travel | $403.26 | $803.26 | $400.00 | |
| 2368-5170-521-458001 | Office Supplies | $1,587.74 | $7,706.45 | $6,118.71 | |
| 2368-5170-521-460028 | Janitorial Supplies | $26.20 | $151.20 | $125.00 | |
| 2368-5170-521-460105 | Minor Tools & Apparatus | $159.80 | $5,193.11 | 5,033.31 | |
| 2368-5170-521-461000 | Materials & Supplies | $3,982.74 | $10,778.65 | $6,795.91 | |
| $13,856.44 | |||||
| To: | 2368-5170-521-410000 | Payroll Cost | $9,029.18 | $48,285.90 | $57,315.08 |
| 2368-5170-521-422000 | Fica County Share | $715.75 | $3,436.09 | $4,151.84 | |
| 2368-5170-521-423000 | Retirement County Share | $1,374.01 | $6,123.92 | $7,497.93 | |
| 2368-5170-521-425000 | Unemployment Tax | $19.13 | $200.99 | $220.12 | |
| 2368-5170-521-426000 | Worker Compensation | $1.75 | $27.30 | $29.05 | |
| 2368-5170-521-441001 | Telephone | $372.65 | $3,080.55 | $3,453.20 | |
| 2368-5170-521-443000-075 | Repairs & Maintenance Vehicles | $634.42 | $403.10 | $1,037.52 | |
| 2368-5170-521-456224 | Meetings & Conferences | $1,468.42 | $151.55 | $1,619.97 | |
| 2368-5170-521-462605 | Fuel & Lubricants | $96.83 | $520.15 | $616.98 | |
| 2368-5170-521-464010 | Dues & Memberships | $144.30 | $865.50 | $1,009.80 | |
| $13,856.44 |
Issue: Funds available in accounts will not cover costs needed to continue operating services.
Solution: With Commissioners Court approval, accounts in the line item transfers will have sufficient funds.
Result: Transfer will ensure funding for the remainder of the current program year.
| Acct. Number | Acct. Name | Request | Current | End Bal. | |
| From: | 2362-5150-521-410000 | Payroll (Admin) | $12,300.00 | $63,517.56 | $51,217.56 |
| 2362-5360-521-45900 | Program Services Expenditures | $15,600.00 | $58,780.38 | $43,180.38 | |
| $27,900.00 | |||||
| To: | 2362-5150-521-421000 | Health Life Insurance (Admin) | $12,076.00 | $1,787.80 | $13,863.80 |
| 2362-5150-521-423000 | Retirement County Share (Admin) | $224.00 | $5,836.28 | $6,060.28 | |
| 2362-5360-521-421000 | Health Life Insurance | $6,866.17 | $9,172.74 | $16,038.91 | |
| 2362-5360-521-422000 | FICA County Share | $115.91 | $6,022.68 | $6,138.59 | |
| 2362-5360-521-423000 | Retirement County Share | $3,035.72 | $7,066.80 | $10,102.52 | |
| 2362-5360-521-463804 | Utility Assistance | $5,582.20 | $620,768.46 | $626,350.66 | |
| $27,900.00 |
Issue: Funds available in accounts will not cover costs needed to continue operating services.
Solution: With Commissioners Court approval, accounts in the line item transfers will have sufficient funds.
Result: Transfer will ensure funding for the remainder of the current program year.
| Acct. Number | Acct. Name | Request | |
| From: | 1001-2230-001-451005 | Capital Murder | $150,000 |
| To: | 1001-2230-001-433002 | Indigent Defense | $40,000 |
| 1001-2230-001-433002-035 | Indigent Defense 324st | $80,000 | |
| 1001-2230-001-433002-050 | Indigent Defense 406th | $30,000 | |
| $150.00 |
Issue: There are outstanding vouchers pending payment and additional funds are needed to pay those invoices.
Solution: Transfer funds to be able to pay outstanding invoices.
Result: Outstanding indigent defense vouchers will be paid.
| Acct. Number | Acct. Name | Adopted | Request | Current | End Bal. | |
| From: | 2161-2260-001-460105 | Minor Tools and Apparatus | $230,000.00 | $65,000.00 | $83,408.22 | $18,408.22 |
| To: | 2161-2260-001-463701 | Support Assistance | $25,000.00 | $23,000.00 | $2,000.00 | $25,000.00 |
| 2161-2260-001-457006 | Law Enforcement Other | $155,300.00 | $30,000.00 | $-15,192.69 | $14,807.31 | |
| 2161-2260-001-432001 | Professional Services | $10,000.00 | $12,000.00 | $466.69 | $12,466.69 | |
| $65,000.00 |
Issue: Budget increase to cover law enforcement expenses.
Solution: Transfer of funds to mentioned accounts.
Result: Funds will be available to cover benefits.
Issue: The Cuchillas & Lomas Pastures (School Lands) were granted to Webb County by the State of Texas with said pastures held in trust on behalf of the School Districts in Webb County. Webb County partly derives income from said pastures by leasing them on behalf of the School Districts.
Solution: James Kainer has been leasing the School Lands off Highway 59 from Webb County; however, said lease is set to expire October 11, 2025. The contract amendment modifies the Lease by extending the lease through October 11, 2026.
Result: Webb County will be getting receivables to the School Lands Funds from Hunting and Grazing activities on said pastures.
| Organization | Account ID | Amount Funded |
| General Fund | ||
| Sacred Heart Children | 1001-1140-001-463503 | $15,000.00 |
| Boys & Girls Club | 1001-1140-001-463514 | $100,000.00 |
| Laredo Development Foundation | 1001-1140-001-463517 | $30,000.00 |
| Border Area Nutrition Council | 1001-1140-001-463522 | $30,000.00 |
| Crime Stoppers | 1001-1140-001-463527 | $5,000.00 |
| Laredo Regional Food Bank | 1001-1140-001-463531 | $35,000.00 |
| Webb Soil & Water Conservation | 1001-1140-001-463547 | $10,000.00 |
| Bethany House | 1001-1140-001-463548 | $25,000.00 |
| Children’s’ Advocacy Center | 1001-1140-001-463558 | $75,000.00 |
| Casa Misericordia | 1001-1140-001-463575 | $30,000.00 |
| Habitat for Humanity | 1001-1140-001-463576 | $50,000.00 |
| Border Regional MHMR | 1001-1140-001-463577 | $75,000.00 |
| Area Health Education Center | 1001-1140-001-463595 | $10,000.00 |
| Communities in Schools | 1001-1140-001-463604 | $25,000.00 |
| Holding Institute | 1001-1140-001-463607 | $100,000.00 |
| Kidney Foundation of Laredo | 1001-1140-001-463608 | $10,000.00 |
| PILLAR | 1001-1140-001-463613 | $60,000.00 |
| Volunteers Serving the Need | 1001-1140-001-463614 | $20,000.00 |
| Laredo Cancer Society | 1001-1140-001-463617 | $25,000.00 |
| Laredo Stroke Association | 1001-1140-001-463618 | $10,000.00 |
| Laredo Tennis Association | 1001-1140-001-463619 | $15,000.00 |
| Laredo Philharmonic | 1001-1140-001-463620 | $10,000.00 |
| API Border Chapter | 1001-1140-001-463622 | $25,000.00 |
| NeighborWorks Laredo | 1001-1140-001-463623 | $50,000.00 |
| Hotel Motel | ||
| Heritage Foundation | 2004-1010-001-463518 | $25,000.00 |
| Center for the Arts | 2004-1010-001-463532 | $10,000.00 |
| Historical Commission | 2004-1010-001-463534 | $30,000.00 |
| Chamber Of Commerce | 2004-1010-001-463537 | $150,000.00 |
| WBCA | 2004-1010-001-463540 | $35,000.00 |
| Border Olympics | 2004-1010-001-463541 | $120,000.00 |
| Children’s Museum | 2004-1010-001-463543 | $10,000.00 |
| Society of Martha Washington | 2004-1010-001-463544 | $10,000.00 |
| Pocahontas Council | 2004-1010-001-463553 | $10,000.00 |
| LULAC NO. 12 | 2004-1010-001-463563 | $15,000.00 |
| LIFE Downs | 2004-1010-001-463567 | $275,000.00 |
| Latin Hall Fame | 2004-1010-001-463571 | $10,000.00 |
| St.Of Laredo Urban Mall | 2004-1010-001-463578 | $40,000.00 |
| Mexican Cultural Institute | 2004-1010-001-463579 | $15,000.00 |
| Texas Special Olympics | 2004-1010-001-463588 | $10,000.00 |
| World Pugilist Hall Fame | 2004-1010-001-463603 | $5,000.00 |
| Laredo Cultural District | 2004-1010-001-463611 | $25,000.00 |
| Pony League | 2004-1010-001-463615 | $35,000.00 |
| General Fund Health &Welfare | ||
| Animal Protective Society | 1001-5370-001-463508 | $10,000.00 |
| Ruthe B. Cowl | 1001-5370-001-463509 | $125,000.00 |
| Gateway Community Health | 1001-5370-001-463552 | $65,000.00 |
| Mercy Ministries | 1001-5370-001-463587 | $75,000.00 |
| Smiles from Heaven | 1001-5370-001-463602 | $40,000 |
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Area Health Education of the Mid Rio Grande Border Area of Texas Inc. - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Bethany House of Laredo Inc. - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Border Area Nutrition Council Inc. - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Border Olympics Inc. - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Border Region Behavioral Health Center - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Boys & Girls Clubs of Laredo Inc. - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Casa de Misericordia - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Childrens Advocacy Center of Laredo Webb County - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Gateway Community Health Center Inc. - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Greater Laredo Development Foundation - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Habitat for Humanity of Laredo Inc - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Holding Institute Inc. - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Kidney Foundation of Laredo Inc. - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - LIFE - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Laredo Center for the Arts - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Laredo Chamber of Commerce - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Laredo Childrens Museum Inc. - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Laredo Crime Stoppers Inc. - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Laredo Cultural District Inc. - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Laredo Philharmonic - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Laredo Pony Baseball-Softball League - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Laredo Regional Food Bank Inc. - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Laredo Stroke Support Group Inc. - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Laredo Tennis Association Inc. - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Mercy Ministries of Laredo - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Mexican Cultural Institute of Laredo Inc. - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Neighborworks Laredo - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - PILLAR - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Princess Pocahontas Council of Laredo, Texas, Inc. - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Ruthe B. Cowl Rehabilitation Center - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Sacred Heart Childrens Home Inc. - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Salon de Fama Latino Americano Del Deportes - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Smiles from Heaven - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Society of Martha Washington Inc. - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Special Olympics Texas Inc. - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - USA Savate - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Washingtons Birthday Celebration Association of Laredo - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding - Webb County Heritage Foundation Inc. - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding Communities in Schools of Laredo - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding LULAC 12 - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7.e - Third Party Funding Laredo Main Street Inc. - Executed
- 9-22-2025 Item #7e - Third Party Funding - API Border Chapter - Executed
Issue: The Webb County Community Action Agency (CAA) received three (3) different, individual checks of $400 from La India Parking Company (1) and its two (2) individual proprietors for the total amount of $1,200 ($400 each x 3 checks).
Solution: This donation will provide supplemental but needed funding for the Webb County CAA’s Meals on Wheels Program operations.
Result: The Webb County CAA will be able to utilize these funds for operations in order to continue to serve the needs of the local community and its citizens.
Issue: TDHCA has awarded CAA a grant increase under the CSBG Program in the amount of $2,000.00 to be used for the purchase of a Client Tracking System.
Solution: Accept the Grant State discretionary Funds to continue the payments for the current Client Tracking System.
Result: Webb County CAA will continue to intake applications through the client tracking system, offering an accurate and timely process for intake and reporting.
Issue: The Self-Help Center Tool Lending Library currently uses a manual checkout process and intends to implement a digitized system with the objective of improving inventory control, monitoring of tool checkouts, colonia resident membership management, and the generation of demographic of usage analytics reports.
Solution: Enter into agreement with MyTurn to provide software and services to improve record management usage reports and inventory tracking.
Result: Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Tool Lending Library's operations.
Issue: Current grant funding expired on September 30, 2025. The D.A.’s Office has not received notice of award for the new grant. Unless this item is approved, personnel working under this grant will not be paid after September 30, 2025.
Solution: Grant a payroll extension effective October 1, 2025.
Result: The Webb County District Attorney’s Office will continue to employ the grant-funded personnel, and will continue to execute its duties against criminal activity.
Issue: Peace Officer is retiring on September 30, 2025, and the District Attorney would like to present his gun to him as a show of appreciation to his 8 years and 1month of service to the District Attorney’s Office. The Texas Government Code §614.051 permits government entities to sell the issued weapon that was assigned to the peace officer.
Solution: Authorize the sale of subject weapon to the honorably retired peace officer in accordance with Texas Gov. Code requirements.
Result: The peace will get the firearm presented to him as a token of appreciation.
Issue: Webb County was awarded a total of $550,000.00 under the Justice for Families Grant #15JOVW-22-GG-00225-JFFX. As of September 30, 2025, an estimated balance of $181,544.90 will remain unexpended. Additionally, some grant goals and objectives are still in progress and require additional time for full implementation.
Solution: Approval is requested to submit a formal 12-month extension request to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Result: The extension through October 31, 2026, will facilitate the completion of outstanding project objectives and maximize the impact of the federal grant funds.
Issue: There is a need for additional services/expanded capacity to serve more impoverished elderly and/or disabled residents of Webb County.
Solution: Proposed supplemental grant application will allow expanded capacity for additional home deliveries of hot, nutritious meals to elderly and/or disabled residents of Webb County, Texas.
Result: CAA’s Meals on Wheels Program will be able to provide additional services.
Disclaimer: All Head Start monies are 100% Federal funds
| Slot # | Title | Hourly Rate | Pay Periods |
| 2155, 3026 | Substitute Teacher P/T | $12.30 | 20 |
| 1433 | Classroom Aide P/T | $12.30 | 20 |
| Slot # | Title | Hourly Rate |
| 3005 | Executive Assistant | $20.38 - $22.23 - 18/A-H |
Issue: Slot became vacant on June 9, 2025.
Solution: Approval to post and fill slot #3005.
Result: This action will assist the Human Resources Department with its multiple work functions.
Issue: Need to correct the vendor's name that was listed on both agenda items.
Solution: Approval by Commissioners Court to correct vendor name for these two agenda items.
Result: The Purchasing Department will be able to issue the purchase order under the correct vendor's name.
Issue: Webb County's current contract with AT&T for IPFlex services will be expiring.
Solution: Sign all relevant documents to enter into a new service agreement with AT&T.
Result: Webb County will have continued IPFlex services.
Issue: Current grant expired on August 31, 2025. The state has not yet released approved grant funds for the position.
Solution: Continuing funding the Truancy Juvenile Case manager salary from allocated and sufficient funds from account #2734-2180-001 Truancy Juvenile Case manager.
Result: The court's Truancy Juvenile Case manager services will continue uninterrupted until funds are released by the state.
Issue: Current grant funding expires September 30, 2025. The Texas Emergency Network Diversion Court has not received notice of award for the new grant. Unless this item is approved, personnel working under said grant will not be paid after September 30, 2025.
Solution: Grant a 90-day payroll extension for employees working under this grant.
Result: The Texas Emergency Network Diversion Court will continue to identify and provide services to youths aged 10 to 17, and resource assistance to young adults and adults up to 21 to 22 years of age, at risk of exploitation, human trafficking, and/or commercial sexual exploitation.
| Slot # | Title | Hourly Rate |
| 2615 | Medical Death Investigator | $22.50 - $24.54 20/A-H |
Issue: Slot #2615 became vacant on 09-05-2025
Solution: Approve posting and filling of vacant position.
Result: The filling of Slot #2615 will alleviate overload and allow for efficiency and productivity of work within the Medical Examiner's Office.
| Slot # | Title | Salary |
| 2756 | Supervising Attorney | $90,105.60 - $100,776.00 25/N-W |
Issue: Slot #2756 became vacant on August 29, 2025.
Solution: Request is being made to post and fill the vacant Supervising Attorney slot (2756).
Result: This action will allow our department to post and fill the vacant slot, and allow our department to continue to function efficiently and effectively.
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 a public auction, dispose of or destroy property that cannot be sold through a 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 the sale of county property, reduce county expenditures by transferring surplus property to other departments.
Issue: Two (2) proposals were submitted for the Vending Machines Three (3) Year Revenue Contract solicitation. After careful review, the Purchasing Agent is recommending the Commissioner’s Court reject all proposals due to lack of acceptable options.
Solution: Consideration to reject all proposals. The Purchasing Agent will be recommending resoliciting for a Vending Machine Revenue Contract.
Result: If approved, all proposals will be rejected. The Purchasing Agent will notify each proposer in writing of the courts final action.
Issue: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office provides means of communication for the incarcerated through a contracted vendor to include equipment, installation, software maintenance, collection of fees, commission payments and support services. The current initial term has expired, and no written notice has been provided by Webb County to the contracted vendor to exercise the renewal options in the inmate telephone service agreement.
Solution: Consideration to authorize the formal solicitation of sealed proposals for these services.
Result: If approved, the Webb County Purchasing Agent will solicit/invite interested parties to participate in this public solicitation for inmate phone services for the Webb County Jail subject to formal award by the Webb County Commissioners Court.
Issue: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office has secured Operation Stonegarden funding for a situational awareness software that integrates real-time data, video feeds, mapping tools, and automated workflows into single, unified platform.
Solution: Authorize the cooperative contract purchase exceeding $50,000.00. This Vendor has met the competitive bidding requirements of the State.
Result: Order will be placed after Commissioners Court approval.
Issue: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office is seeking to equip its patrol and emergency vehicles with equipment to provide reliable, high-speed, in-vehicle connectivity for communication and data.
Solution: Purchase of the Cradlepoint vehicle packages.
Result: Reliable connectivity for communication and data.
Issue: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office needs to replace uniform items/ uniforms for collective bargaining members.
Solution: Approve the use of the recommended vendor who also holds a cooperative contract Buy-Board No. 773-25
Result: Issue purchase order for the approved amount. Lead time is 30–45 days.
Issue: On October 26, 2020, Commissioners Court authorized an agreement with Motorola Solutions to install radio towers to improve radio coverage for the jurisdictional areas covered by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office. The relocation of the radio tower communication equipment shelter requires additional funds to cover unforeseen expenses from the move from Lobo Tower to Las Lomas (Crown Castle).
Solution: Approval of funding to move the radio tower communication equipment shelter.
Result: Completed project of radio communications in the jurisdictional areas of the Webb County Sheriff’s Office.
Issue: The job description for Deputy Peace Officer needs to be updated and the modification needs Commissioners Court approval for Civil Service submission.
Solution: Commissioners Court approval of job description modification for Civil Service submission.
Result: Job modification will allow for more specific qualification information pertaining to the position of Deputy Peace Officer.
| Acct. Number | Acct. Name | Adopted | Request | Current | End Bal. | |
| From: | 7200-7080-001-443000-105 | Repairs & Maint. Water Lines | $4,250.00 | $4,000.00 | $4,250.00 | $250.00 |
| To: | 7200-7050-001-443000-035 | Repairs & Maint. Equipment | $247,500.00 | $4,000.00 | $315.25 | $4,315.25 |
Issue: Department has exhausted funds available to maintenance vital equipment needed to service our water plant operations.
Solution: Approve transfer to continue the process of payment for service.
Result: Funds will be available to provide services and avoid any mishaps with the Utilities Department.
| Slot # | Title | Hourly Rate |
| 1304 | Heavy Equipment Operator | $15.92 - $16.73 13/A-E |
Issue: Position became vacant on 08/20/2025.
Solution: Fill vacant position.
Result: The filling of this position will alleviate work overload created by vacancy and allow for efficiency, effectiveness, and production of the work within the Utilities Department.
Issue: The current contract between Webb County and G&G Promotions is set to expire on November 19, 2025. Without an extension, services for promotion and event support may be interrupted.
Solution: Approve a one-year extension of the existing contract with G&G Promotions, maintaining the same terms and conditions.
Result: Ensures continuity of promotional and event services for Webb County without disruption, supporting the County’s ongoing community engagement and event planning needs.
Issue: The current Special Events and Decorating Services agreement with Odisa Enterprises LLC is set to expire on November 14, 2025, requiring action to ensure continuity of services.
Solution: Approve the renewal of the Special Events and Decorating Services agreement with Odisa Enterprises LLC for one (1) additional year, commencing on November 15, 2025, and ending on November 14, 2026, and authorize the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents.
Result: This action will provide uninterrupted special events and decorating services through Odisa Enterprises LLC, maintain consistency with the current provider, and ensure all county-related events continue to be supported without disruption.
Issue: The current Restaurant and Concession Operator Lease term is set to expire.
Solution: Renew the lease for one (1) additional year, including the addendum for the Restaurant Operator Lease, and authorize execution of all relevant documents.
Result: Continuity of restaurant and concession services at the facility, ensuring no interruption in operations or public service.
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve Consent Agenda
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Issue: Webb County Justices of the Peace Courts provide truancy court for juveniles referred to their Courts by school districts for violation of compulsory state attendance laws. The Justices of the Peace require the presence of school district Attendance Officers in order to enforce these school compulsory attendance laws. These Attendance Officers, who assist the Justices of the Peace in providing court coordination of the truancy court docket, require their services be compensated (salary).
Solution: UISD and Webb County each pay ½ the salaries for Attendance Officers acting as Justice Court Coordinators overseeing the truancy court docket plus each Attendance Officer gets a $150 allowance for supplies.
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo to approve
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Issue: Schools place orders in August and this is usually when we run short either due to growth in sales or an abundance of orders from schools coming in. Currently, Webb County provides uniforms to high school athletic programs across the region, serving schools from Eagle Pass to Corpus Christi, Texas. Due to the high volume of team orders this year, available funds have been fully expended. Without additional funding, the County will be unable to continue supplying uniforms and related items to schools in need.
Solution: Approval is requested for a transfer of $95,000.00 from the General Fund into the designated accounts for athletic uniform purchases.
Result: This allocation will allow Webb County to continue providing uniforms for high school teams and ensure that student-athletes receive the necessary equipment to represent their schools.
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina to approve while mentioning the funding source to be taken from Payroll Savings
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Issue: Webb County residents have had to apply for various Texas Health and Human Services benefit Programs by visiting a local Texas Health and Human Services office making it difficult to access said services for residents leaving outside the corporate city limits of Laredo.
Solution: This MOU will allow Webb County residents to be able to be assisted in applying to HHSC benefit services through an online portal at a designated Webb County office(s).
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Issue: Webb County Community Action Agency staff are not under the county Wage and Classification Pay Scale and not subject to the step increase approved on Commissioners Court meeting of 09/08/2025.
Solution: The Webb County Community Action Agency is proposing a grant staff wage adjustment of 5%. Funding for the increase is available under each respective grant account.
Result: The Webb County Community Action Agency staff wages will be adjusted for the following programs, subject to the approval of the program funding agencies: The Community Social Services Program, Self-Help Center Program, Rural Transit Program (El Aguila) Administrative Staff, and Meals-On-Wheels Program.
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to approve
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Issue: Webb County will require these professional services for county wide elections administered by the Elections Office. These professional services will be on an as-needed basis depending on election schedules.
Solution: Consideration to award to the highest-ranking respondent based on the recommendation made by the evaluation committee and the purchasing agent.
Result: If approved, General Counsel will prepare a service agreement, effective 10/01/2025, for Temporary Staffing for the Elections Office subject to final approval by the Webb County Commissioners Court.
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
| Supplier | Rank | Score | Property Appraisal Experience | Personnel Qualifications | References & Projects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 45.00 | 30.00 | 25.00 | ||
| Flato Realty Advisors, LLC | 1 | 86.67 | 39.00 | 26.00 | 21.67 |
| Valbridge Property Advisors | 2 | 80.00 | 36.00 | 24.00 | 20.00 |
| Lowery Property Advisors | 3 | 76.33 | 36.00 | 22.00 | 18.33 |
| Titan Commercial Valuation | 4 | 76.33 | 36.00 | 22.00 | 18.33 |
| BBG, Inc. | 5 | 60.00 | 27.00 | 18.00 | 15.00 |
| Southwest Appraisal Group | 6 | 56.67 | 27.00 | 18.00 | 11.67 |
Issue: These professional services will be on a rotation and on an as-needed basis, subject to work authorizations approved by the Governing Body.
Solution: Consideration to accept rankings and award to the three (3) highest-ranking firms based on the recommendations by the evaluation committee and purchasing agent.
Result: If approved, General Counsel will prepare a professional services contract, effective October 1, 2025, for Real Estate Appraisal Services subject to final approval by the Webb County Commissioners Court.
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4. Ricardo A. Jaime to approve
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Issue: Due to water intrusion in the Jail recreational outdoor area, the Webb County Commissioners Court authorized the Purchasing Agent to secure formal competitive bids for the renovation of existing flooring and surrounding walls not adequately sealed due to aging and exposure to the outdoor elements over the years.
Solution: Consideration to award the flooring renovation project to the lowest responsible bidder as presented by the Purchasing Agent.
Result: If approved, General Counsel will prepare a contract for the awarded sum(s) to the successful bidder selected by Commissioners Court.
The lowest responsible bidder should read as Republic of Texas Concrete & Coding with a base bid of $24,323.25 instead of Royal Contractors LLC with a total amount of $93,198.00.
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4. Ricardo A. Jaime to approve
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Issue: On April 14, 2025, the Commissioners Court authorized the demolition of the County-owned dilapidated building structures located at 918 and 920 Houston Street.
Solution: Formal sealed bids were secured for consideration by the Webb County Commissioners Court to award to the lowest responsible bidder.
Result: If approved, General Counsel will prepare the contract for the awarded services for the bid amount(s) submitted by the selected bidder providing the lowest qualified bid.
Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4. Ricardo A. Jaime to approve
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Issue: Commissioners Court authorized the formal solicitation of competitive sealed proposals for the renovations to the Webb County 1848 Fairgrounds. Qualified proposals meeting all the requirements were submitted to the evaluation committee for scoring. On September 8, 2025, under item 29, the Commissioners Court accepted the rankings and awarded the project to the highest-ranking offeror.
Solution: Consideration to authorize the clarification of total contract sum awarded for base bid, allowances and selected alternatives.
Result: If approved, General Counsel will prepare the construction contract for execution by the County Judge as directed by the Webb County Commissioners Court for the awarded sum(s).
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina to recind prior action by the court and award to Leyendecker Construction as well as use outside council, Mr. Juan Cruz
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Issue: The current contract with AirMedCare for air ambulance services has a monthly premium of $5.00; The monthly rate will increase to $7.00 for 2026. We are requesting a (1) year extension with the $7.00 monthly premium increase.
Solution: Request approval from the Commissioners Court for a one (1) year extension of the AirMedCare contract to maintain uninterrupted coverage.
Result: Approve the one (1) year extension of the AirMedCare contract to ensure continued access to ancillary air ambulance service.
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina to approve
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina to approve
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Issue: It is mandatory for the County to have an Annual investment policy on file.
Solution: This Policy will be in accordance with the Public Investment Act and reflects the Texas Government Code 2256 & 2257.
Result: Once approved by the Commissioners Court, it will be filed in a timely manner.
Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4. Ricardo A. Jaime to approve
Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried
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Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)
| Acct. Number | Acct. Name | Adopted | Request | Current | End Bal. | |
| From: | 1001-5040-001-470000 | Capital Outlay | $100,000.00 | $13,300.00 | $425,862.00 | $412,562.00 |
| To: | 1001-1130-001-470000 | Capital Outlay | $8,870,491.00 | $5,500.00 | $858.00 | $6,358.00 |
| 1001-6190-001-461000 | Materials & Supplies | $2,500.00 | $7,800.00 | $0.00 | $7,800.00 |
Issue: Transfer is needed to cover expenditures related to the renaming of the Larga Vista Community Center and Larga Vista Park beautification project.
Solution: Consideration to authorize the transfer of funds to cover project related expenditures.
Result: Funding will cover the necessary materials and supplies and change order required for Larga Vista projects.
Motion by Commissioner, Pct 4. Ricardo A. Jaime, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
| Acct. Number | Acct. Name | Adopted | Request | Current | End Bal. | |
| From: | 1001-1060-001-458000 | Administrative Travel | $5,000 | $881.97 | $881.97 | $0.00 |
| To: | 1001-1060-001-456205 | Training & Education | $2,000 | $881.97 | $16.97 | $894.94 |
Issue: Funds are needed to cover pending expenses.
Solution: Transfer the necessary amount of funds to cover pending expenses.
Result: Account can cover expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year.
| Acct. Number | Acct. Name | Adopted | Request | Current | End Bal. | |
| From: | 1001-6200-001-412000 | Fred M. & Anita Bruni Community Center - Part Time | $15,000.00 | $1,300.00 | $1,618.73 | $318.73 |
| To: | 1001-6290-001-412000 | Fernando A. Salinas Community Center - Part Time | $15,000.00 | $1,300.00 | $-121.00 | $1,179.00 |
Issue: Funds are needed to cover part-time employee for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Solution: Transfer necessary funds to continue to fund part-time employee.
Result: The community center can continue to run efficiently and effectively for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4. Ricardo A. Jaime to approve items #37 and #38
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina requested from the court for the courthouse to be lit in pink at night for the month of October with County Judge, Tano E. Tijerina approving the request.
Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo to movie into Eexecutive Session
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo to approve
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to adjourn
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously