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Date of Meeting: July 1, 2014

Agenda Item No. (to be assigned by CSO): I

From (name, title, department and who submitting on behalf of, if any): Elizabeth Walker, City Secretary Subject: Call to Order, includes the following:

A. Certification of Public Notice. B. Invocation. C. Pledge of Allegiance. D. Roll Call.

Discussion: A. Mayor will Call to Order and certify Public Notice. B. Pastor Faron Thebeau of Primera Bautista Church will give the invocation. C. Mayor will lead Pledge of Allegiance; Mayor Pro-Tem may lead Texas Flag. D. City Secretary will call roll.

Funding Source (budget code, if applicable): N/A Amount: $ 0 Term of Impact: #[0] year(s) Identified in Current Budget: N/A Additional Action Prompted: [ ] Mayor’s Signature [ ] Public Hearing [ ] Budget Amendment [ ] Resolution [ ] Ordinance – First Reading [ ] Ordinance – Final Reading If item previously considered, provide date and action by Commission: N/A If item requires Publication Notice, provide date and periodical of publication; indicate if comments received from letters mailed to property owners: N/A Advisory Review, if any (name of board/committee, date of action, recommendation): N/A Recommendation for Commission Action: Four or more Commissioners present constitutes a Quorum; otherwise, no action may be taken. Attachments, if any (list and provide in Word or PDF, formatted as 8 ½ X 11”): One-page with pledges and mission statement. Responsibilities upon Approval: Conduct meeting per Ordinance 2011-05, according to Roberts Rule of Order and commencing at 5:30 p.m.

Standardized Agenda Request Form

Weslaco City Commission Regular Meeting

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City of Weslaco “The City on the Grow”

255 S. KANSAS AVE. ■ WESLACO, TEXAS 78596-6285 ■ 956-968-3181 ■ WWW.WESLACOTX.GOV

David Suarez, Mayor John F. Cuellar, Mayor Pro-Tem, District 2

David R. Fox, Commissioner, District 1 Olga M. Noriega, Commissioner, District 3

Gerardo “Jerry” Tafolla, Commissioner, District 4 Lupe V. Rivera, Commissioner, District 5

Fidel L. Pena, III, Commissioner, District 6

Leonardo Olivares, City Manager

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

“I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.”

The Pledge of Allegiance to the State Flag "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible." *The pledge was amended by House Bill 1034 during the 80th Legislature with the addition of "one state under God." The revised wording became effective on June 15, 2007.

Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

STATEMENT OF VISION: AN INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF GROWTH

Friendly people with vision, courage and integrity

STATEMENT OF MISSION: COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE

*Positive Attitude of Courtesy & Concern *Doing it Right the First Time *Sensitive to the citizens’ needs *Friendly Respect for All *Service without Hassle


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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Weslaco City Commission on June 17, 2014

A REGULAR MEETING OF THE WESLACO CITY COMMISSION

TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2014

On this 17th day of June 2014 at 5:31 p.m., the City Commission of the City of Weslaco, Texas convened in a Regular Meeting at City Hall in the Legislative Chamber, located at 255 South Kansas Avenue with the following members present: Mayor David Suarez Mayor Pro-Tem J.F. “Johnny” Cuellar Commissioner David R. Fox Commissioner Olga M. Noriega Commissioner Gerardo “Jerry” Tafolla Commissioner Lupe Rivera Commissioner Fidel L. Pena, III

City Manager Leonardo Olivares

City Secretary Elizabeth M. Walker City Attorney Ramon Vela Also present: Juan Salas, IT Department; Sonia Flores, Assistant Finance Director; Mardoqueo Hinojosa, City Engineer/Interim Planning Director; Interim Chief Sergio Ramirez, Police Department; David Arce, Park & Recreation Director; Chief Santiago Cuellar, Fire Department; David Salinas, Public Utilities Director; Trinidad Cantu, Assistant Public Utilities Director; Veronica Ramirez, Human Resources Director; Gloria Givilancz, Grants Compliance Coordinator; Olga Garcia, Assistant Public Facilities Director and other staff members and citizens. I. CALL TO ORDER

A. Certification of Public Notice.

Mayor Suarez called the meeting to order and certified the public notice of the meeting as properly posted Friday, June 13, 2014.

B. Invocation. Pastor Raja Masilamony from Seventh Day Adventists delivered the invocation.

C. Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Suarez recited the Pledge of Allegiance and Mayor Pro-Tem Cuellar recited the Texas flag.

D. Roll Call. Elizabeth Walker, City Secretary, called the roll, noting perfect attendance.


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II.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Mr. Michael Fisher commented that single member districts work well in theory but not in practice; instead, the City of Weslaco should create a hybrid form.

III. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The City Commission has been furnished with background and support material on each item, and/or it had been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by one commission member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote. Possible action.

A. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting on June 3, 2014. (Staffed by City Secretary’s Office.) Attachment.

B. Authorization to use forfeiture funds for payment not to exceed $14,000.00 to GT Distributors, Inc., Buyboard Vendor contract #432-13, for the purchase of ten (10) Sig Sauer 5.56 Rifles with MS3 Sling and Sling Plate and authorize a budget amendment as appropriate. (Staffed by Police Department.) Attachment.

C. Acceptance of the grant award from County of Hidalgo 2013 Operation Stone Garden in the amount of $109,401.61 for overtime, fringe benefits, and equipment at the Weslaco Police Department, authorize a budget amendment as appropriate, and authorize the Mayor to execute any related documents. (Staffed by Police Department.) Attachment.

D. Acceptance of the grant award from the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Rangers Division for the Border Security Program fiscal year 14 (LBSP-13) in the amount of $25,000.00, authorize a budget amendment as appropriate, and authorize the Mayor to execute any related documents including Resolution 2014-32. (Staffed by Police Department.) Attachment.

Commissioner Noriega requested items III. E and F. be withheld from the consent agenda for discussion. Mayor Pro-Tem Cuellar, seconded by Commissioner Rivera, moved to approve items III. A, B, C, and D. The motion carried unanimously; Mayor Suarez was present and voting. For the record, the Resolutions read as follows:

RESOLUTION NO. 2014-32 A RESOLUTION TO APPLY AND ACCEPT ANY AWARDED 2014 LOCAL BORDER SECURITY PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC


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SAFETY (TXDPS), TEXAS RANGERS DIVISION FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 12, 2014 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2014 WHEREAS, The City of Weslaco finds it in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Weslaco that the LOCAL BORDER SECURITY PROGRAM be operated for the fiscal year 2014 in the amount they may be awarded to us for the TXDPS; and WHEREAS, The City of Weslaco agrees to provide for the said project as required by the LOCAL BORDER SECURITY PROGRAM FY 2014; and WHEREAS, The City of Weslaco agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the Texas Department of Public Safety funds, the City of Weslaco assures that the funds will be returned to the Texas Department of Public Safety in full; and WHEREAS, The City of Weslaco designates Mayor David Suarez as the grantee’s authorized official. The authorized official is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WESLACO, TEXAS THAT The City of Weslaco approves to apply and accept awarded funds for a grant for the 2014 LOCAL BORDER SECURITY PROGRAM to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Rangers Division. Passed and approved this 17th day of June, 2014.

RESOLUTION NO. 2014-28 A RESOLUTION SETTING DATES, TIMES, AND PLACES FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF WESLACO, TEXAS, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SUCH PUBLIC HEARINGS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WESLACO, TEXAS: SECTION 1. On the 23rd day of June, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. and on the 24th day of June, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers of the City Hall of the City of Weslaco, Texas, the City Commission will hold a public hearing giving all interested persons the right to appear and be heard on the proposed annexation by the City of Weslaco, Texas of the following described property, to-wit:

Tract 1 A tract of land containing 160.58 acres situated in the County of Hidalgo, Texas, being a part of portion of Farm Tracts 186, 183, 174, 173, 184, 172, 115 and 185, West and Adams Tract Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 2, Pages 34-37, Hidalgo County Map Records. Tract 2 A tract of land containing 151.78 acres situated in the County of Hidalgo, Texas, being a part of portion of Farm Tracts 128, 141, 172, 207, 208 and 209, West and Adams Tract Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 2, Pages 34-37, Hidalgo County Map Records.


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Tract 3 The west 4.37 acres of Tejas Cuatro Subdivision, a subdivision containing 10.00 acres out of Farm Tract 115, Block 161, West Tract Subdivision, Llano Grande Grant, and Tejas Cuatro Phase 2 Unit A Subdivision, being a 13.78 acre subdivision out of Farm Tract 172, Block 161, West Tract Subdivision as recorded in Volume 2, Pg 34-37 of the Map Records in the office of the County Clerk of Hidalgo County, Texas. Tract 4 A tract of land containing 494.00 acres situated in the County of Hidalgo, Texas, being part or portions of Farm Tracts 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 226, 227, 228, 229, 285 and 286 West and Adams Tract Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 2, Pages 34-37, Hidalgo County Map Records. Tract 5 A tract of land containing 55.79 acres situated in the County of Hidalgo, Texas, being part or portions of Farm Tract 280, West and Adams Tract Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 2, Pages 34-37, Hidalgo County Map Records. Tract 6 A tract of land containing 147.01 acres situated in the County of Hidalgo, Texas, being part or portions of Farm Tracts 83, 84, 85, and 86, West and Adams Tract Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 2, Pages 34-37, Hidalgo County Map Records Tract 7 A tract of land containing 169.90 acres situated in the County of Hidalgo, Texas, being part or portions of Farm Tracts 281, 282, and 333, West and Adams Tract Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 2, Pages 34-37, Hidalgo County Map Records. Tract 8 A tract of land containing 70.31 acres situated in the County of Hidalgo, Texas, being part or portions of Farm Tracts 103 and 104, West and Adams Tract Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 2, Pages 34-37, Hidalgo County Map Records.

SECTION 2. The Mayor of the City of Weslaco is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of such public hearing to be published once in a newspaper having general circulation in the city and in the above described territory not more than twenty days nor less than ten days prior to the date of such public hearing, in accordance with the Municipal Annexation Act. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 17th day of June, 2014. /s/ DAVID SUAREZ, MAYOR ATTEST: /s/ ELIZABETH WALKER, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ RAMON VELA, CITY ATTORNEY


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IV. APPOINTMENTS

A. Discussion and consideration to accept the resignation of Carlos Robledo, approve Resolution 2014-29 appointing one member to his unexpired term on the Weslaco Health Facilities Development Corporation, and authorize the Mayor to execute any related documents. Possible action. (Staffed by City Manager’s Office.) Attachment. Mayor Pro-Tem Cuellar, seconded by Commissioner Rivera, moved to accept the resignation of Carlos Robledo. The motion carried unanimously; Mayor Suarez was present and voting. In response to Commissioner Noriega, the City Manager stated that Mr. Robledo resigned due to a possible conflict of interest, though he did not have one at the time of his service. In response to Mayor Pro-Tem Cuellar, the City Secretary stated she did not have an application on file from Ms. Blanca Munoz expressing interest in this board specifically, nor did she have a letter on record expressing interest. Mayor Pro-Tem Cuellar, seconded by Commissioner Tafolla, moved to table until the next meeting approval of Resolution 2014-29 appointing one member to his unexpired term on the Weslaco Health Facilities Development Corporation, and authorize the Mayor to execute any related documents. The motion carried unanimously; Mayor Suarez was present and voting.

V. NEW BUSINESS

A. Discussion and consideration to place a Charter Referendum with the upcoming General Election to amend Single Member Districts to designate all at-large. Possible action. (Requested by Commissioner Noriega and Mayor Suarez.) Commissioner Noriega, seconded by Commissioner Pena, moved to approve the item as presented. Commissioner Noriega spoke against Single Member Districts and subsequent redistricting, by which she says the majority of Commissioners “choose their voters, rather than voters choosing their representative.” She added it is difficult to recruit new candidates for office and the most recent redistricting effort cost $50,000.00 in legal fees. Commissioner Tafolla spoke for Single Member Districts, saying his constituents are happy with it, created in Weslaco by petition of 3000 signatories and vote of 2200, giving more attention to each district and quadrupling voter turnout since. Commissioner Rivera said that the idea of districts is that a “common person” can


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run for office, whose who don’t have $50,000-60,000 to spend on a campaign. Commissioners Pena and Fox suggested placing it back on the constituents; Mayor Pro-Tem Cuellar stated he would place on an agenda for ballot vote reconsideration of Single Member Districts should the City receive a petition from constituents of at least 2,500 signatories, less than mandated by the Charter but as many as originally received compelling the creation of Districts. Commissioner Noriega and Commissioner Pena withdrew the motion. There was no action on this item.

VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Pena, seconded by Commissioner Tafolla, moved to take from its posted sequence VII. Executive Session for immediate consideration. The motion carried unanimously; Mayor Suarez was present and voting. At 6:42 p.m., the Mayor announced the regular meeting to convene in Executive Session. At 7:13 p.m., the Mayor announced the City Commission had completed its Executive Session and reconvened the regular meeting as open to the public.

V. NEW BUSINESS

B. Discussion and consideration on behalf of the Henry Revocable Trust by Mary Hausenfluck to approve the Final Plat of Henry’s Corner Subdivision, being a 1.704 acre tract of land out of Farm Tract 190, West and Adams Tracts Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas and authorize the Mayor to execute any related documents. Possible action. (Staffed by Planning and Code Enforcement Department.) Attachment. The City Manager explained this is a residential subdivision, with septic and serviced by North Alamo Water Supple Corporation; the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval. Commissioner Tafolla, seconded by Commissioner Rivera, moved to approve the item as presented. The motion carried unanimously; Mayor Suarez was present and voting.

C. Discussion and consideration to approve the 2014 Interlocal Agreement with the County of Hidalgo for the implementation of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) under Grant No. B-13-UC-48-0501 setting the City’s allotment at $302,528.00 for activities to be carried out in the City’s jurisdiction, authorize a budget amendment as appropriate, and authorize the Mayor to execute any related documents. Possible action. (Staffed by City Manager’s Office.) Attachment.


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The City Manager stated this is a three year program, previously approved by the Commission; this contract is for the next fiscal year, with projects identified in qualifying low/moderate income tracts, such as waterline improvements and upgrades to Cavazos Park. Commissioner Tafolla, seconded by Commissioner Rivera, moved to approve the item as presented. The motion carried unanimously; Mayor Suarez was present and voting.

D. Discussion and consideration to approve the emergency purchase in the amount of $45,830.00 for Module Repair and installation of UV Lamps at the City of Weslaco South Wastewater Treatment Plant from Radiant Industrial Solutions, Inc., authorize a budget amendment as appropriate, and authorize the Mayor to execute any related documents. Possible action. (Staffed by Public Utilities Department.) Attachment. The City Manager stated this purchase was to repair the treatment process at the South Waste Water Treatment Plant. In response to Commissioner Noriega, Mr. Salinas stated this qualifies as an emergency because of sanitation concerns. The plant sits three feet below grade and floods whenever it rains; this is the only company that manufactures replacement parts; the cost of a new system is $290,000.00. The expected lifespan for these parts is 5-10 years. Commissioner Tafolla, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Cuellar, moved to approve the item as presented. The motion carried unanimously; Mayor Suarez was present and voting.

III. E. Approval of Resolution 2014-28 setting public hearing dates on the proposed annexations. (Staffed by Planning and Code Enforcement Department.) Attachment. In response to Commissioner Noriega, the City Manager stated that historically the service plans are ready at the first public hearing; Commissioner Pena requested they be placed online. Mayor Pro-Tem Cuellar, seconded by Commissioner Tafolla, moved to approve the item as presented. The motion carried with Mayor Suarez and Commissioner Noriega opposed (5-2).

III. F. Authorization for the solicitation of sealed bids for Street Materials to be utilized in city street improvements and construction, authorize a budget amendment as appropriate, and authorize the Mayor to execute any related documents. (Staffed by Public Facilities Department.) Attachment. The City Manager stated this is for materials, since the City recently purchased the paver. In response to Commissioner Noriega, Mr. Hinojosa stated that bids are


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received sealed then inspected by staff. Mayor Pro-Tem Cuellar, seconded by Commissioner Rivera, moved to approve the item as presented. The motion carried unanimously; Mayor Suarez was present and voting.

VI. REPORTS

A. Status update on the following: 1. Streetlight study;

Mr. Hinojosa stated that the City requested from Magic Valley Electric Cooperative and AEP their locations so that the City need only GPS what streetlights are left to check compliance with ordinance.

2. Sweeper services; Ms. Garza reported that potential contractors charge about $100/mile; the City sweeps 180 miles/month. Estimating, it would be $260,000.00 to contract the service; alternatively, it would be $212,602.00 to purchase a new sweeper.

3. Clean Sweep schedule; and Mr. Salinas reported that he is working with Allied Waste toward a Clean Sweep event, tentatively set the last week in August; the City bears the cost of assigned personnel.

4. Valley Nature Center construction. The City Manager reported the contract is ready to be signed, with ten days notice to proceed; Ohio Casualty hired Prodigy to complete the project and every subcontractor who filed a lien has been paid. The Center should be complete October 22.

VIII. POSSIBLE ACTION ON WHAT IS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

A. Pending Litigation – Consultation with Special Counsel regarding Cause No. C-

5929-13-H City of Weslaco, Texas v. City of Mercedes, Texas in the 389th Judicial District Court of Hidalgo County pursuant to §551.071 of The Texas Government Code. (Requested by the Mayor.) There was no action on this item.

B. Pending Litigation – Discussion with the City Attorney regarding Cause No. LC14-074JM City of Weslaco and Chachalaca Aero, LLC v. John Pate in the Justice Court Precinct One Place Two, Hidalgo County, Texas as authorized by §551.071(1) of The Texas Government Code. There was no action on this item.


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C. Pending Litigation – Consult with Special Assigned Counsel Arnold Aguilar regarding Civil Action No. M-13-395, DKIII Hornback Enterprises, Ltd., Plaintiff, v. John Cuellar, Guadalupe Rivera, Jerry Tafolla, Leo Olivarez, and Jose Martinez, David Fox and the City of Weslaco, Defendants in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, McAllen Division as authorized by §551.071 of the Texas Government Code. There was no action on this item.

IX. ADJOURNMENT With no other business before the Commission, at 7:47 p.m. Commissioner Pena, seconded by Commissioner Fox, moved to adjourn the June 17, 2014 regular meeting. The motion carried unanimously; Mayor Suarez was present and voting.

CITY OF WESLACO MAYOR, David Suarez ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY, Elizabeth M. Walker MAYOR PRO-TEM, J.F. “Johnny” Cuellar

COMMISSIONER, David R. Fox

_______ COMMISSIONER, Olga M. Noriega COMMISSIONER, Gerardo “Jerry” Tafolla COMMISSIONER, Lupe Rivera COMMISSIONER, Fidel L. Pena, III



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Agenda Item No. (to be assigned by CSO): III. B.

From (name, title, department and who submitting on behalf of, if any): Arnoldo Becho, Library Director Subject: The library would like the Commission to consider approval of the Library Technology Plan for the term of July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2017. The plan provides a road map for technological development within the library and is necessary to comply with ERate regulations. Discussion: The technology plan covers, in detail, the technology the library currently provides and the technology the library plans to provide in the next 3 years. This plan becomes part of the larger long range plan which is due every 5 years. At this time the technology plan must be renewed in order to comply with ERate regulations and in order to be eligible for funding during the next ERate cycle. Although the plan is a roadmap it does not require implementation. Deviations from the plan will not incur any kind of penalty and the plan does not mandate any kind of financial obligation. Funding Source (budget code, if applicable): N/A Amount: $ Term of Impact: 3 year(s) Identified in Current Budget: Y Additional Action Prompted: [X] Mayor’s Signature [ ] Public Hearing [ ] Budget Amendment [ ] Resolution [ ] Ordinance – First Reading [ ] Ordinance – Final Reading If item previously considered, provide date and action by Commission: N/A If item requires Publication Notice, provide date and periodical of publication; indicate if comments received from letters mailed to property owners: N/A Advisory Review, if any (name of board/committee, date of action, recommendation): None Yet Recommendation for Commission Action: The Library recommends approval Attachments, if any (list and provide in Word or PDF, formatted as 8 ½ X 11”): The Technology Plan is attached. Responsibilities upon Approval: The signature page found at the end of the plan should be returned to the library, after the mayor has signed the document.




MAYOR JOE V. SANCHEZ PUBLIC LIBRARY

TECHNOLOGY PLAN July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2017

Authored: January 20, 2014

I. Executive Summary

A. Mission statement:

Mayor Joe V. Sanchez Public Library (the Library) dedicates itself to providing information to the community in a caring, committed and effective manner, with due and diligent stewardship of the resources placed in its trust.

The Library shall emphasize the following as its areas of service:

• Titles, information, services and educational programs reflecting community interests.

• Commitment to harboring the cultural growth of the community. • Growth as a social center within the community.

B. Plan Summary (three years)

The Library shall have the following technology goals over the next three years:

• A ratio of 2 computers (or equivalent device) for every 1,000 residents in its service area. This meets and improves upon the comprehensive level of technology access as defined by the Texas Public Library Standards.

• Efficient and optimal database and electronic book services with respect to the needs of our community.

• Development of mobile computing services for our community. • Addition of instantaneous messaging (chat capability) to its website and

an expansion of utilization of social media tools. • Staff training in emerging technologies in a variety of formats. • Expanded education of patrons in the utilization of technology to gather,

evaluate and use information. • Replacement of obsolete, outdated or non-supported information

software and hardware.

C. Contact Information

Mayor Joe V. Sanchez Public Library 525 S. Kansas Ave. Weslaco, TX 78596 www.weslacopl.us

Arnoldo Becho Library Director Phone: (956) 968-4533 [email protected]



mailto:[email protected]

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II. Information Technology Assessment

A. Current inventory of equipment and services

1. Computers

The Library has 90 computers (70 public and 20 staff) as follows:

• 51 with Internet, database, email and office software. • Three express computers (Internet, email and library catalog). • 10 children’s area computers with Internet and educational programs • Five library catalog access computers. • One for the operation of the Microfilm/Microfiche reader/printer. • 18 staff computers and 2 laptops with Internet, library catalog, database

and office software.

All computers are filtered in accordance with CIPA regulations. Filtering is turned off on staff computers and for adults (18 and older) with lawful research purposes.

The Library’s computers are networked into five servers, along with supporting network hardware and software.

2. Telecommunications

The Library maintains local phone, long distance, and T-1 voice trunk services,

3. Internet access and services

Internet access is maintained through the Library network system using fiber optic line. The Library intends to keep fiber optic technology as its mode of internet access. The Library also maintains a wireless infrastructure for both public and staff use.

4. Other technologies

The Library provides a networked, automated microfilm reader/printer. The Library also provides copying, printing, and scanning services for patrons.

B. Current program staffing status

The Library’s computer network and peripherals are maintained by the city IT department. They supervise network planning, repair and maintenance. The computer specialists assigned to the Library also provide proctoring and patron help for the Library’s public computers. Occasionally, the Library will subcontract higher level infrastructure maintenance to a local IT firm. Library staff members



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serve the public and provide one-on-one assistance for database and Internet searches.

C. Current budget

1. Equipment and services

Funding for equipment and services in the annual budget provides for automation hardware and software maintenance, including the Library’s share of E-rate maintenance costs. During the course of the plan, the Library will propose upgrades to its existing computers and peripherals on a four-year cycle. The Library may also seek grants, including Urban County grants for these upgrades. Budget figures for the current year are listed below:

Computer equipment maintenance (hardware) – $19,287.00

Computer vendor support (software) -- $33,210.00

2. Upgrades and maintenance

The network infrastructure receives general hardware and software maintenance. No upgrades are spelled out in the current (2013-2014) budget; however, upgrades will be made where necessary. Direct infrastructure upgrades will be made under E-rate’s “Two out of five” scheduling.

3. Related infrastructure

The Library applied for CDBG (Urban County) funding to retrofit the Porter Doss building. That project produced a thin client, wireless capable lab which the Library will continue to expand to include innovative educational tools. System wide, the Library will be working to improve the related infrastructure to support expansion of its mobile computing efforts. The Library will also continue to maintain and upgrade existing infrastructure and add computers where possible.

4. Staffing and training

The 2013-2014 budget for staff travel and training is $6,200. Additionally, several training opportunities are pursued which are at little or no cost to the Library. Some of this training is provided though our local library systems (Hidalgo County Library System).

Automation staff receives additional training through vendor-sponsored workshops and through City of Weslaco provided workshops.



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D. Needs assessment

1. Recent developments and current status

Patron use of public computers has increased dramatically over the past three years. Patrons of all ages have an increasingly strong interest in learning how to use computers. Businesses and organizations of all types have come to rely on the Web to communicate with job seekers, vendors, and customers. Many information resources formerly available only in print are now available online. TexShare is a good example of an information databank we increasingly rely on for reference.

Software and database upgrades (including streaming video) are placing increasing demands on memory, processors and other hardware. The supply and support life cycles of hardware and software is approximated at five years. For practical purposes, hardware and software advances may mean that the Library’s technology investment will be obsolete in as little as three to four years. This means a similar replacement cycle may have to follow, but movement to thin client technology may reverse this trend and maintain the cycle in the proximity of 5 years.

Over the next three years, several of the Library’s servers and key network components will reach the end of their support cycles and will need to be replaced. We will need software upgrades for both public and staff office applications. A large percentage of our public computers, staff computers, and peripherals will need replacing as they will no longer be able to handle increasing memory- and bandwidth-consuming applications.

The Library is facing increasing patron need for more computer use instruction and information-finding skills using computers. Gaming and group computer use are also an increasing part of automation, especially with younger patrons. As a consequence, the Library will need to design a space for computer instruction and other group automation use without unduly burdening other patrons who might be at the Library to read or study. Space and technology have been upgraded continuously for the last 5 years but further investment will need to continue.

2. Planning process

As part of the Library’s broader strategic plan, this technology plan draws its direction from the Library’s mission statement, from the community vision statement, and from the service areas selected by the Library Board. In addition to the general guidance provided by the Library’s strategic planning documents, the development of this plan involved an assessment of the condition of the Library’s technology and associated services in consultation with technology staff, library staff, and outside vendors.



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III. Technology Objectives and Plans

A. Overview 1. Overall objectives

Over the course of the next three years, the Library shall

• Maintain a ratio of 2 computers (or equivalent devices) to every 1,000 people in its service population. This meets and exceeds Texas State Library standards (as approved in 2005) for comprehensive service levels.

• Develop of mobile computing services for our community. • Enhance the quality of electronic information resources available to

users. • Expand training to the public on computer technology and information

searching, evaluation, and use. • Provide training opportunities for staff members to stay informed on

developments in technology and information research. • Increase convenience and communication to users through a website

redesign, increased utilization of social media, and chat-enabled reference services.

2. Basic technology architecture and infrastructure plan

The Library proposes to upgrade or replace computer equipment and network components that will soon lose maintenance and repair support because they have become obsolete. The Library seeks to maintain an architecture and infrastructure appropriate to its purpose.

B. Equipment and service components

1. Hardware/software

a. Computers

The Library will have to periodically retire some of its 70 public access computers as these computers no longer become useful to our patrons. In addition, the Library will also have to maintain, upgrade or replace its staff, administrative and support computers as necessary.

The Library will continue to protect its investments in technology by purchasing appropriate license renewals for its antivirus protection and security software. Also, in compliance with provisions of the Child Internet Protection Act (CIPA), the Library will continue to purchase license renewals for its filtering software.

b. Communications



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The Library intends to improve electronic reference capability as a convenience to its patrons. More real time electronic availability will enable users with Internet access to consult with a reference staff member quickly and conveniently. The Library is also looking to grow its social media presence in an effort to expand communication and marketing to the community.

c. Other

The Library will continue to expand its gaming program and will research how this trend may be used to provide educational opportunities.

2. Services

a. Computer and Internet access

The Library intends to implement computer literacy classes. The Library also intends to expand its mobile computing services and hold steady the number of desktops it houses. Due to space concerns, additional desktops would be difficult to manage, but in an effort to continue expansion of computing services, the Library plans to begin purchase of tablet computers. Eventually the Library would like to allow individuals the ability to borrow these devices so that they may be used at their homes.

b. Electronic collections

The Library may need to weed its electronic article database collection as budget restrictions and the needs of the community demand but will maintain a healthy EBook collection. The robust nature of our EBook collection as it compares to other regional institutions has become a selling point locally.

3. Infrastructure

a. Facility construction and/or renovation

The Library plans to set up a technical services office within the complex. It has just completed a renovation of its main building, and restroom facilities, and will also be adding water recycling infrastructure within the near future. These projects represent a movement within library planning that will emphasize renovation of basic structures and movement toward green building. Projects which may be pursued include painting of the Library’s walls and exterior, installing solar energy solutions, and establishing public recycling facilities.

b. Telecommunications and electrical wiring



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The Library has established a fiber optic connection and will most likely expand the bandwidth of that connection due to the ever increasing size of our public computing services and the increased bandwidth demand which follows those increases.

The maintenance of the Porter Doss building to accommodate a new technical services office, and the maintenance of existing infrastructure within the Library will require continuous maintenance of the electrical, analog, and data cabling wiring. The electrical infrastructure is currently in the process of upgrade and the data switch for the building should be upgraded soon as well. Additional cable drops have been added, and for the most part these data sources will not need much upgrade. Movement toward a more mobile environment will require a commitment to further upgrade of wireless technology. At this time, planning has begun for that development.

c. Security and privacy

The Library intends to continue to add security surveillance cameras to the main facility, the alley way areas, and to the Porter Doss building. All patron computers conform to the requirements of CIPA as a condition of ERate. Discreet methods of web page review are available to patrons. Adult patrons (18 and older) may also request circumvention of filtering. The Library maintains a firewall to insure the integrity of the Library’s network.

d. Deployment schedule

The deployment schedule for the technology improvements discussed in this plan is set out in the Attachment.

C. Staffing and training

1. Technology coordination

Uniformity and compatibility will be a factor in selecting equipment and upgrades as this will facilitate maintenance. Selection of equipment will also take into account the technical requirements of the new equipment and the burden it will place on existing equipment and networks so that the existing system is prepared to support a new component before the new component is added.

2. Support and maintenance

Warranties and maintenance agreements will be sought for new items of hardware and software acquired under this plan.

3. Staff training



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Training opportunities will be sought for staff members handling technology. Training will emphasize opportunities to learn skills required to manage equipment and systems currently used by the Library. Training opportunities will also emphasize current awareness of technological developments impacting Library Services and the automation technologies employed by the Library.

IV. Plan Administration and Budgeting

A. Current plan approval status

1. Internal

The technology plan will be presented to the Library Board for review and to the City Manager for approval. Following these steps, the plan will be submitted to the City Commission for approval.

2. Independent review and approval

The technology plan will also be submitted to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for consideration and approval.

B. Budgeting

1. Equipment purchases and services schedule

The schedule of equipment purchases and services is set out in the Attachment. The Library will seek annual increases within appropriate budgets to support the growth warranted by the spectrum of needs outlined within this plan.

2. Annual budgeting and approvals

Budget requests will be made in the next three years to cover the new equipment contemplated under this technology plan. As with any municipal agency, the Library’s budget is subject to approval by the City Manager and the City Commission.

3. Special bond issuance and approvals, if applicable

No special bond issuance or approvals will be sought in relation to this technology plan.

4. Other funding sources

a. Grants

The Library has received Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)/Urban County funding along with other grants to support the cost of projects where the



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main focus was the library customer. The Library will continue to search for and apply for grants which serve similar purposes.

b. E-rate discounts

E-rate funding will be sought for telephone and internet connectivity, automation infrastructure, internal connections, and network maintenance and infrastructure.

C. Ongoing planning and review

This technology plan will be reviewed by the Director on a yearly basis. Purchase, service, and deployment schedules set out in the Attachment will be modified to account for developments and actual outcomes as they arise during the term of the plan.

The Director’s annual review will include a survey of patron experiences using Library computers and other automated services.

Also as part of this annual review, Internet usage will be monitored to determine the adequacy of the existing level of bandwidth the Library provides its patrons. The Library will also track computer use and flow in order to inform staff regarding the effectiveness and appropriateness of existing computing services.



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ATTACHMENT:

PURCHASE AND DEPLOYMENT SCHEDULE

Component Purchase (P) / Deployment (D) Schedule 7/2014-6/2015 7/2015-6/2016 7/2016-6/2017 Adjust electronic library P / D P / D P / D Provide mobile computing – tablet loan (in house) P / D P / D P / D Provide mobile computing - tablet loan P / D Expand multimedia P / D Increase bandwidth P / D P / D P / D Develop social media P / D P / D Redesign website P / D P / D P / D Train staff P / D P / D P / D Create technical service office D D D Create computer & resource classes D D D Install voice unified messaging P / D Upgrade call manager P / D Upgrade switches P / D Upgrade unity voicemail software P / D P / D P / D Upgrade unity voicemail server P / D Upgrade router P / D Replace wireless LAN controller P / D Upgrade wireless access point P / D Replace obsolete UPS batteries for servers P / D P / D P / D Replace UPS surge protectors P / D P / D P / D Replace servers P / D Replace net shelters P / D Replace terminal server P / D Upgrade e-mail server software P / D Replace firewall appliance P / D Replace/upgrade staff computers P / D P / D P / D Replace/upgrade public computers P / D P / D P / D Install surveillance cameras P / D Replace gaming software P / D P / D P / D Renewal of current software licenses P / D P / D P / D





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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-33

A RESOLUTION SETTING DATES, TIMES, AND PLACES FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY BY THE CITY OF WESLACO, TEXAS, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SUCH PUBLIC HEARINGS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WESLACO, TEXAS: SECTION 1. On the _28th day of July, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. and on the _29th day of _July, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers of the City Hall of the City of Weslaco, Texas, the City Commission will hold a public hearing giving all interested persons the right to appear and be heard on the proposed annexation by the City of Weslaco, Texas of the following described property, to-wit:

Tract 1 A tract of land containing 160.58 acres situated in the County of Hidalgo, Texas, being a part of portion of Farm Tracts 186, 183, 174, 173, 184, 172, 115 and 185, West and Adams Tract Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 2, Pages 34-37, Hidalgo County Map Records. Tract 2 A tract of land containing 151.78 acres situated in the County of Hidalgo, Texas, being a part of portion of Farm Tracts 128, 141, 172, 207, 208 and 209, West and Adams Tract Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 2, Pages 34-37, Hidalgo County Map Records. Tract 3 The west 4.37 acres of Tejas Cuatro Subdivision, a subdivision containing 10.00 acres out of Farm Tract 115, Block 161, West Tract Subdivision, Llano Grande Grant, and Tejas Cuatro Phase 2 Unit A Subdivision, being a 13.78 acre subdivision out of Farm Tract 172, Block 161, West Tract Subdivision as recorded in Volume 2, Pg 34-37 of the Map Records in the office of the County Clerk of Hidalgo County, Texas. Tract 4



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A tract of land containing 494.00 acres situated in the County of Hidalgo, Texas, being part or portions of Farm Tracts 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 226, 227, 228, 229, 285 and 286 West and Adams Tract Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 2, Pages 34-37, Hidalgo County Map Records. Tract 5 A tract of land containing 55.79 acres situated in the County of Hidalgo, Texas, being part or portions of Farm Tract 280, West and Adams Tract Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 2, Pages 34-37, Hidalgo County Map Records. Tract 6 A tract of land containing 147.01 acres situated in the County of Hidalgo, Texas, being part or portions of Farm Tracts 83, 84, 85, and 86, West and Adams Tract Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 2, Pages 34-37, Hidalgo County Map Records Tract 7 A tract of land containing 169.90 acres situated in the County of Hidalgo, Texas, being part or portions of Farm Tracts 281, 282, and 333, West and Adams Tract Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 2, Pages 34-37, Hidalgo County Map Records. Tract 8 A tract of land containing 70.31 acres situated in the County of Hidalgo, Texas, being part or portions of Farm Tracts 103 and 104, West and Adams Tract Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 2, Pages 34-37, Hidalgo County Map Records.

SECTION 2. The Mayor of the City of Weslaco is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice of such public hearing to be published once in a newspaper having general circulation in the city and in the above described territory not more than twenty days nor less than ten days prior to the date of such public hearing, in accordance with the Municipal Annexation Act.



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PASSED AND APPROVED this the 1st day of July, 2014.

CITY OF WESLACO ______________________________ DAVID SUAREZ, MAYOR ATTEST: ________________________________ ELIZABETH WALKER, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________________ RAMON VELA, CITY ATTORNEY



City of Weslaco “The City on the Grow”


David Suarez, Mayor John F. Cuellar, Mayor Pro-Tem, District 2

David R. Fox, Commissioner, District 1 Olga M. Noriega, Commissioner, District 3

Gerardo “Jerry” Tafolla, Commissioner, District 4 Lupe V. Rivera, Commissioner, District 5

Fidel L. Peña, III, Commissioner, District 6

Leonardo Olivares, City Manager

June 25, 2014 Re: Annexation of Property Ladies and Gentlemen: The purpose of this letter is to notify you that your property is included in a proposed annexation by the City of Weslaco, Texas. Hidalgo County Appraisal District records show that you own property in the area. Under state law, the City may annex the area after following certain notice and hearing procedures contained in Chapter 43 of the Texas Local Government Code. The property to be annexed is described below:

Tract 1 A tract of land containing 160.58 acres situated in the County of Hidalgo, Texas, being a part of portion of Farm Tracts 186, 183, 174, 173, 184, 172, 115 and 185, West and Adams Tract Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 2, Pages 34-37, Hidalgo County Map Records. Tract 2 A tract of land containing 151.78 acres situated in the County of Hidalgo, Texas, being a part of portion of Farm Tracts 128, 141, 172, 207, 208 and 209, West and Adams Tract Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 2, Pages 34-37, Hidalgo County Map Records. Tract 3 The west 4.37 acres of Tejas Cuatro Subdivision, a subdivision containing 10.00 acres out of Farm Tract 115, Block 161, West Tract Subdivision, Llano Grande Grant, and Tejas Cuatro Phase 2 Unit A Subdivision, being a 13.78 acre subdivision out of Farm Tract 172, Block 161, West Tract Subdivision as recorded in Volume 2, Pg 34-37 of the Map Records in the office of the County Clerk of Hidalgo County, Texas. Tract 4 A tract of land containing 494.00 acres situated in the County of Hidalgo, Texas, being part or portions of Farm Tracts 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 226, 227, 228, 229, 285 and 286 West and Adams Tract Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 2, Pages 34-37, Hidalgo County Map Records. Tract 5 A tract of land containing 55.79 acres situated in the County of Hidalgo, Texas, being part or portions of Farm Tract 280, West and Adams Tract Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 2, Pages 34-37, Hidalgo County Map Records.




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Tract 6 A tract of land containing 147.01 acres situated in the County of Hidalgo, Texas, being part or portions of Farm Tracts 83, 84, 85, and 86, West and Adams Tract Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 2, Pages 34-37, Hidalgo County Map Records. Tract 7 A tract of land containing 169.90 acres situated in the County of Hidalgo, Texas, being part or portions of Farm Tracts 281, 282, and 333, West and Adams Tract Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 2, Pages 34-37, Hidalgo County Map Records. Tract 8 A tract of land containing 70.31 acres situated in the County of Hidalgo, Texas, being part or portions of Farm Tracts 103 and 104, West and Adams Tract Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 2, Pages 34-37, Hidalgo County Map Records.

State law establishes the procedure the City must follow to annex the area. City staff will prepare a proposed service plan describing the services the City will provide in the area upon annexation. The City Commission will then hold public hearings to discuss the annexation and the service plan. The hearings will be held at Legislative Chambers at the Weslaco City Hall located at 255 S. Kansas Avenue at 5:30 p.m. on July 28, 2014, and at 5:30 p.m. on July 29, 2014. After the public hearings, the City Commission will hold two meetings where they may take action on the proposed annexation. If you have questions concerning the annexation process, we encourage you to contact Mr. Mardoqueo Hinojosa, P.E. at 956-447-3401. If you no longer own property in the area, we would appreciate it if you would contact Mr. Hinojosa so that we can provide this notice to the current owner.



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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WESLACO APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE WESLACO HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Health Facilities Development Act, Article 1528j, Vernon’s Texas Civil Statues (the “Act”) the City Commission (The Governing Body) herby finds and determines that a health facilities development corporation be authorized and created, with such health facilities development corporation to be known as the “Weslaco Health Facilities Development Corporation”; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this board is to promote new, expanded or improved health facilities in order to assist the maintenance of the public health and the public welfare; and WHEREAS, each member shall be appointed by the City Commission of the City of Weslaco; and the members of this board will hold office for a term of no more than six years; and WHEREAS, the Weslaco Health Facilities Development Corporation members shall serve without compensation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WESLACO, TEXAS THAT _________________________ is appointed to serve an unexpired term on the Weslaco Health Facilities Development Corporation which will expire no later than February 19th, 2019. PASSED AND APPROVED on this the 1st day of July, 2014.

CITY OF WESLACO ___________________________________

David Suarez, MAYOR

ATTEST: ___________________________________ Elizabeth M. Walker, CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM: ___________________________________ Ramon Vela, CITY ATTORNEY



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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WESLACO APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BOARD.

WHEREAS, the City of Weslaco created and established the Planning and Zoning Commission Board pursuant to Subsection 2-36 of Ordinance No. 291, as codified in the City of Weslaco Code of Ordinances; and WHEREAS, the terms of the members of this board are for three years; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission Board members shall serve without compensation and unlimited terms; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WESLACO, TEXAS THAT ____________________________ is appointed to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission Board and this term will expire on ____day of ____________________, 201___. PASSED AND APPROVED on this the 1st day of July, 2014.

CITY OF WESLACO

_____________________________ David Suarez MAYOR

ATTEST:

________________________________ Elizabeth M. Walker, CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

_________________________________ Ramon Vela, CITY ATTORNEY



1


A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WESLACO APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BOARD.

WHEREAS, the City of Weslaco created and established the Planning and Zoning Commission Board pursuant to Subsection 2-36 of Ordinance No. 291, as codified in the City of Weslaco Code of Ordinances; and WHEREAS, the terms of the members of this board are for three years; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission Board members shall serve without compensation and unlimited terms; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WESLACO, TEXAS THAT ____________________________ is appointed to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission Board and this term will expire on ____day of ____________________, 201___. PASSED AND APPROVED on this the 1st day of July, 2014.

CITY OF WESLACO

_____________________________ David Suarez MAYOR

ATTEST:

________________________________ Elizabeth M. Walker, CITY SECRETARY

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

_________________________________ Ramon Vela, CITY ATTORNEY



Date of Meeting: May 20, 2014

Agenda Item No. (to be assigned by CSO): IV. F.

From (name, title, department and who submitting on behalf of, if any): Mardoqueo Hinojosa, P.E., Interim Planning Director/City Engineer. Subject: Discussion and consideration to award the planning and engineering services contract for Comprehensive Plan to the best qualified, most advantageous bidder and authorize the Mayor to execute related documents. Possible action Discussion: Discussion and consideration to award the planning and engineering services contract for Comprehensive Plan to the best qualified, most advantageous bidder and authorize the Mayor to execute related documents. Possible action. Fiscal Note: Amount: $ Term of Impact: [#] year(s) Identified in Current Budget: Y/N Additional Action Prompted: [ X ] Mayor’s Signature [ ] Public Hearing [ ] Budget Amendment [ ] Resolution [ ] Ordinance – First Reading [ ] Ordinance – Final Reading If item previously considered, provide date and action by Commission: N/A If item requires Publication Notice, provide date and periodical of publication; indicate if comments received from letters mailed to property owners: N/A Advisory Review, if any (name of board/committee, date of action, recommendation): N/A Recommendation for Commission Action: Staff recommends approval. Attachments, if any (list and provide in Word or PDF, formatted as 8 ½ X 11”): N/A Responsibilities upon Approval: N/A




Firms

Professional Qualifications of

Team (Max 20 pts)

Experience/Availability of Project Manager (

Max 30 pts)

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(Max 40 pts)

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Halff Associates 18.6 23.6 32.0 9.8 84.0

Naismith Engineering, Inc 15.4 22.4 30.6 8.6 77.0

LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, Inc.

17.4 23.6 33.8 9.0 83.8

Peter J. Smith & Company, Inc 18.6 22.2 30.8 9.2 80.8

2014 Comprehensive Plan EvaluationAverage Staff Ranking



Date of Meeting: May 20, 2014

Agenda Item No. (to be assigned by CSO): IV. G.

From (name, title, department and who submitting on behalf of, if any): Mardoqueo Hinojosa, P.E., Interim Planning Director/City Engineer. Subject: Discussion and consideration to award the planning and engineering services contract for the Master Drainage Plan to the best qualified, most advantageous bidder and authorize the Mayor to execute related documents. Possible action. Discussion: Discussion and consideration to award the planning and engineering services contract for the Master Drainage Plan to the best qualified, most advantageous bidder and authorize the Mayor to execute related documents. Possible action. Fiscal Note: Amount: $ Term of Impact: [#] year(s) Identified in Current Budget: Y/N Additional Action Prompted: [ X ] Mayor’s Signature [ ] Public Hearing [ ] Budget Amendment [ ] Resolution [ ] Ordinance – First Reading [ ] Ordinance – Final Reading If item previously considered, provide date and action by Commission: N/A If item requires Publication Notice, provide date and periodical of publication; indicate if comments received from letters mailed to property owners: N/A Advisory Review, if any (name of board/committee, date of action, recommendation): N/A Recommendation for Commission Action: Staff recommends approval. Attachments, if any (list and provide in Word or PDF, formatted as 8 ½ X 11”): N/A Responsibilities upon Approval: N/A




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Agenda Item No. (to be assigned by CSO): VI. C.

From (name, title, department and who submitting on behalf of, if any): Oscar Garcia, Public Facilities Director, Public Facilities Department Subject: Requesting final payments from Hidalgo County Urban County Program to JCON Construction LLC and Alcocer Garcia Associates in the total amount of $9,117.50 for the Weslaco Public Library Restroom Renovations. Discussion: Discussion and consideration to authorize final payments from Hidalgo County Urban County Program to JCON Construction LLC, Pay Application No. Two (Final), in the amount of $8,205.00 and to Alcocer Garcia Associates, Inc., Invoice No. Five (Final), in the amount of $912.50 for the Weslaco Public Library Restroom Renovations and authorize the Mayor and/or City Manager to execute any related documents. Funding Source (budget code, if applicable): N/A Amount: $ Term of Impact: #[ ] year(s) Identified in Current Budget: Additional Action Prompted: [X] Mayor’s Signature [ ] Public Hearing [ ] Budget Amendment [ ] Resolution [ ] Ordinance – First Reading [ ] Ordinance – Final Reading If item previously considered, provide date and action by Commission: N/A If item requires Publication Notice, provide date and periodical of publication; indicate if comments received from letters mailed to property owners: N/A Advisory Review, if any (name of board/committee, date of action, recommendation): N/A Recommendation for Commission Action: City Staff recommends approval for the above mentioned. Attachments, if any (list and provide in Word or PDF, formatted as 8 ½ X 11”): Public Facilities Internal Memo; Certificate of Construction Completion; JCON Construction Pay Application #2 (Final); Alcocer Garcia Associates Invoice #5 (Final) Responsibilities upon Approval: Please provide certification to Public Facilities upon approval.




















Harlom Block Park - Walking Trail ProjectWeslaco, TX 78599

City of Weslaco1912 Joe Stephens Ave.

Weslaco, TX 78599Ph. (956) 973-3146Fax: (956) 447-3298

6/27/2014

Estimated Construction CostHarlom Block Park - Walking Trail Project

Quantity Unit Unit Cost Cost

Section: 6000 X 9

INHOUSE (COST) SS IMPROVEMENTS

1 Hot Mix 525 TN 68.00$ 35,700.05$ 2 Caliche 1,792 TN 10.00$ 17,919.00$ 3 Oil 175 GL 4.69$ 820.75$

Sub-Total = 54,439.80$

TOTAL 54,439.80$

Total 54,439.80$

TOTAL 54,439.80$

This statement was prepared utilizing standard cost and/or quantity estimate practices. It is understood and agreed

that this is a statement of probable construction cost only.

Note: Statement of probable construction cost does not include allocations for mainlane lighting (poles, luminaires,

conductors, etc.),irrigation, hardscape or escalation of unit prices.



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