February 28, 2024 at 1:00 PM - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

I. ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM  

II. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES-DECEMBER 13, 2023
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IV. NEW BUSINESS

IV.1. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

IV.1.a. ACTION ITEM:

IV.1.a.1. Discussion and/or action to approve revision on the Middle Rio Grande Development Council procurement policy.
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IV.1.a.2. Discussion and/or action to approve the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Energy Provider.

IV.1.a.3. Discussion and/or action to approve the Wintergarden Women’s Shelter letter of support.
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IV.1.a.4. MRGDC Board of Directors will convene in closed session under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.074 et seq. Chapter 551.074 – Personnel  - For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, re-assignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer of employee.

Discussion and/or regarding violation of Personnel Policies.
 

IV.2. AUDIT COMMITTEE

IV.2.a. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.2.a.1. January 2024-Audit Update

IV.3. ADVISORY COMMITTEES

IV.3.a. Area Advisory Committee on Aging

IV.3.a.1. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.3.a.1.a. Area Agency on Aging Program Report
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IV.3.b. 2-1-1 Area Information Center

IV.3.b.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.3.b.1.a. Discussion and/or action to approve Hon. Bella Rubio as the 2-1-1 advisory committee chairperson.

IV.3.b.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.3.b.2.a. 2-1-1 I&R Program Report 
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IV.3.c. 9-1-1 Advisory Committee

IV.3.c.1. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.3.c.1.a. 9-1-1 Program Report
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IV.3.d. Homeland Security Committee

IV.3.d.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.3.d.1.a. Discussion and/or action to negotiate and award Contractor for the Hazard Mitigation Contract to develop a region-wide plan.

IV.3.d.1.b. Discussion and/or approval to submit the MRGDC FY2025 SHSP Regional Planning Activities Grant Application # 2969510 Resolution #HLS 02-05-24-01 in the amount of $92,094.04.
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IV.3.d.1.c. Discussion and/or action for approval to submit the MRGDC FY2025 SHSP Operational Sustainment of Regional Trunked Radio System Grant Application #2969610 Resolution #HLS 02-05-24-02 in the amount of $137,797.78.
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IV.3.d.1.d. Discussion and/or action for approval to submit the MRGDC FY2025 MRGDC LEPTA Threat and Assessment Grant # 5142201 Resolution #HLS 02-05-24-4  in the amount of $230,282.90.
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IV.3.d.1.e. Discussion and/or action to approve the 2024 SHSP Grant Submission Resolution  to office of the Governor Homeland Security Grants Division as recommended per the Homeland Security Advisory Committee.
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IV.3.d.1.f. Discussion and/or approval to submit the MRGDC FY2024 Statewide Emergency Radio Infrastructure (SERI) Application # 3969703 Resolution #HLS 02-05-24-03.
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IV.3.d.1.g. Discussion and/or action to approve the Homeland Advisory Policies & Procedures.

IV.3.d.1.h. Discussion and/or action to approve the Homeland Advisory By-Laws.

IV.3.d.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.3.d.2.a. Homeland Security Committee Report
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IV.3.e. Criminal Justice Advisory Committee

IV.3.e.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.3.e.1.a.  Discussion and/or action to approve new MRGDC Criminal Justice Advisory Committee member appointments.
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IV.3.e.1.b. Discussion and/or action to approve Hon. Leodoro Martinez III as Chairperson of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee.

IV.3.e.1.c. Discussion and/or action to approve Hon. Martha Ponce as Vice-Chairperson of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee. 

IV.3.e.1.d. Discussion and/or action to review & approve the Criminal Justice Policies and Procedures.
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IV.3.e.1.e. Discussion and/or action to review and approve MRGDC Criminal Justice Bylaws.
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IV.3.e.1.f. Discussion and/or action to approve MRGDC FY25 Scoring Criteria.
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IV.3.e.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.3.e.2.a. Criminal Justice Program Report
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IV.3.f. Solid Waste Advisory Committee

IV.3.f.1. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.3.f.1.a. Solid Waste Program Report
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IV.4. STANDING COMMITTEES

IV.4.a. Community & Economic Development Committee

IV.4.a.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.4.a.1.a. Discussion and/or action to approve the April Fair Housing Proclamation. 
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IV.4.a.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.4.a.2.a. Planning and Operations Activity Report
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IV.4.b. Finance Committee

IV.4.b.1. ACTION ITEMS:

IV.4.b.1.a. Ratification of expenditures/obligations of goods and services over $25,000.00.  
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IV.4.b.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.4.b.2.a. Finance Report update of "Statement of Expenditures"
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IV.4.c. Workforce Committee

IV.4.c.1. ACTION ITEMS:

IV.4.c.1.a. Discussion and/ or action to accept the Military Family Support Contract
#2724WOS001 in the amount of $53,384.00 to better meet the needs of military
spouses entering the job market from a military installation in Texas. The Grant
Award shall begin on January 1, 2024, and through December 31, 2024. 
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IV.4.c.1.b. Discussion and/or action to accept Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act-Adult #2723WOAO01 Amendment number 001. Grant Award Amount amended as follows: To amend this PY2023/FY2024 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult grant award to add $2,086.00 Total Amended Grant Award Amount $743,099.00. 
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IV.4.c.1.c. Discussion and/ or action to accept the Board Services Awards-Services to Employers #2724BSA001  in the amount of $100,000 . The Grant
Award shall begin on January 1, 2024 and through December 31, 2024
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IV.4.c.1.d. Discussion and/or action to accept the Board Service Awards-Vocational Rehabilitation # 2724BSA002 in the amount of $100,000. The Grant Award shall begin on January 1, 2024 and through December 31, 2024.  
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IV.4.c.1.e. Discussion and/or action to accept Non-Financial Agreement  Agency Board Agreement #2723ABA001 Amendment 002.
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IV.4.c.1.f. Discussion and/or action to accept Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act-Youth #2723WOYO01 Amendment number 001. Grant Award Amount amended as follows: To amend this PY2023/FY2024 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth grant award to add $2,216.00 Total Amended Grant Award Amount $801,028. 
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IV.4.c.1.g. Discussion and/or action to accept Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act-Upskilling and Training to Address Skills Gaps #2724WOZ001. Total Grant Award Amount $66,210. 
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IV.4.c.2. INFORMATION ITEMS:

IV.4.c.2.a. Workforce Director Report
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IV.4.c.2.b. QA Board Quality Assurance Report
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IV.5. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES

IV.5.a. Executive Directors Report

IV.5.a.1. INFORMATION ITEM

V. OTHER BUSINESS

VI. ADJOURNMENT