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Meeting Agenda
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I. ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM
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II. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
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III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES-DECEMBER 13, 2023
PG. 1 |
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IV. NEW BUSINESS
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IV.1. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
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IV.1.a. ACTION ITEM:
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IV.1.a.1. Discussion and/or action to approve revision on the Middle Rio Grande Development Council procurement policy.
PG. 10 |
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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.
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IV.1.a.3. Discussion and/or action to approve the Wintergarden Women’s Shelter letter of support.
PG. 59 |
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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. |
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IV.2. AUDIT COMMITTEE
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IV.2.a. INFORMATION ITEM:
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IV.2.a.1. January 2024-Audit Update
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IV.3. ADVISORY COMMITTEES
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IV.3.a. Area Advisory Committee on Aging
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IV.3.a.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
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IV.3.a.1.a. Area Agency on Aging Program Report
PG. 60 |
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IV.3.b. 2-1-1 Area Information Center
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IV.3.b.1. ACTION ITEM:
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IV.3.b.1.a. Discussion and/or action to approve Hon. Bella Rubio as the 2-1-1 advisory committee chairperson.
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IV.3.b.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
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IV.3.b.2.a. 2-1-1 I&R Program Report
PG. 61 |
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IV.3.c. 9-1-1 Advisory Committee
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IV.3.c.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
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IV.3.c.1.a. 9-1-1 Program Report
PG. 68 |
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IV.3.d. Homeland Security Committee
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IV.3.d.1. ACTION ITEM:
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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.
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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.
PG. 69 |
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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.
PG. 70 |
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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.
PG. 71 |
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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.
PG. 72 |
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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.
PG. 73 |
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IV.3.d.1.g. Discussion and/or action to approve the Homeland Advisory Policies & Procedures.
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IV.3.d.1.h. Discussion and/or action to approve the Homeland Advisory By-Laws.
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IV.3.d.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
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IV.3.d.2.a. Homeland Security Committee Report
PG. 74 |
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IV.3.e. Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
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IV.3.e.1. ACTION ITEM:
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IV.3.e.1.a. Discussion and/or action to approve new MRGDC Criminal Justice Advisory Committee member appointments.
PG. 75 |
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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.
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IV.3.e.1.c. Discussion and/or action to approve Hon. Martha Ponce as Vice-Chairperson of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee.
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IV.3.e.1.d. Discussion and/or action to review & approve the Criminal Justice Policies and Procedures.
PG. 76 |
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IV.3.e.1.e. Discussion and/or action to review and approve MRGDC Criminal Justice Bylaws.
PG. 82 |
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IV.3.e.1.f. Discussion and/or action to approve MRGDC FY25 Scoring Criteria.
PG. 87 |
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IV.3.e.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
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IV.3.e.2.a. Criminal Justice Program Report
PG. 91 |
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IV.3.f. Solid Waste Advisory Committee
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IV.3.f.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
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IV.3.f.1.a. Solid Waste Program Report
PG. 92 |
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IV.4. STANDING COMMITTEES
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IV.4.a. Community & Economic Development Committee
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IV.4.a.1. ACTION ITEM:
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IV.4.a.1.a. Discussion and/or action to approve the April Fair Housing Proclamation.
PG. 94 |
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IV.4.a.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
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IV.4.a.2.a. Planning and Operations Activity Report
PG. 95 |
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IV.4.b. Finance Committee
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IV.4.b.1. ACTION ITEMS:
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IV.4.b.1.a. Ratification of expenditures/obligations of goods and services over $25,000.00.
PG. 96 |
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IV.4.b.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
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IV.4.b.2.a. Finance Report update of "Statement of Expenditures"
PG. 97 |
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IV.4.c. Workforce Committee
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IV.4.c.1. ACTION ITEMS:
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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. PG. 102 |
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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.
PG. 103 |
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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 PG. 105 |
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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.
PG. 106 |
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IV.4.c.1.e. Discussion and/or action to accept Non-Financial Agreement Agency Board Agreement #2723ABA001 Amendment 002.
PG. 108 |
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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.
PG. 110 |
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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.
PG. 112 |
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IV.4.c.2. INFORMATION ITEMS:
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IV.4.c.2.a. Workforce Director Report
PG. 113 |
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IV.4.c.2.b. QA Board Quality Assurance Report
PG. 116 |
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IV.5. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES
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IV.5.a. Executive Directors Report
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IV.5.a.1. INFORMATION ITEM
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V. OTHER BUSINESS
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VI. ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | February 28, 2024 at 1:00 PM - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING | |
| Subject: |
I. ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM
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|
| Subject: |
II. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
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|
| Subject: |
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES-DECEMBER 13, 2023
PG. 1 |
|
| Subject: |
IV. NEW BUSINESS
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|
| Subject: |
IV.1. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
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| Presenter: |
Hon. Bella Rubio
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| Subject: |
IV.1.a. ACTION ITEM:
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| Subject: |
IV.1.a.1. Discussion and/or action to approve revision on the Middle Rio Grande Development Council procurement policy.
PG. 10 |
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| Subject: |
IV.1.a.2. Discussion and/or action to approve the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an Energy Provider.
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| Subject: |
IV.1.a.3. Discussion and/or action to approve the Wintergarden Women’s Shelter letter of support.
PG. 59 |
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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. |
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IV.2. AUDIT COMMITTEE
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| Presenter: |
Mr. Joe Cardenas
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| Subject: |
IV.2.a. INFORMATION ITEM:
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| Subject: |
IV.2.a.1. January 2024-Audit Update
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IV.3. ADVISORY COMMITTEES
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| Subject: |
IV.3.a. Area Advisory Committee on Aging
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| Presenter: |
Hon. Bella Rubio
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| Subject: |
IV.3.a.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
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| Subject: |
IV.3.a.1.a. Area Agency on Aging Program Report
PG. 60 |
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IV.3.b. 2-1-1 Area Information Center
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| Presenter: |
Hon. Bella Rubio
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| Subject: |
IV.3.b.1. ACTION ITEM:
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| Subject: |
IV.3.b.1.a. Discussion and/or action to approve Hon. Bella Rubio as the 2-1-1 advisory committee chairperson.
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| Subject: |
IV.3.b.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
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| Subject: |
IV.3.b.2.a. 2-1-1 I&R Program Report
PG. 61 |
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IV.3.c. 9-1-1 Advisory Committee
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| Presenter: |
Hon. John Schuster
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IV.3.c.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
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| Subject: |
IV.3.c.1.a. 9-1-1 Program Report
PG. 68 |
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IV.3.d. Homeland Security Committee
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| Presenter: |
Hon. William Mitchell
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IV.3.d.1. ACTION ITEM:
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| Subject: |
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.
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| Subject: |
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.
PG. 69 |
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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.
PG. 70 |
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| Subject: |
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.
PG. 71 |
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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.
PG. 72 |
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| Subject: |
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.
PG. 73 |
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IV.3.d.1.g. Discussion and/or action to approve the Homeland Advisory Policies & Procedures.
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| Subject: |
IV.3.d.1.h. Discussion and/or action to approve the Homeland Advisory By-Laws.
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IV.3.d.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
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| Subject: |
IV.3.d.2.a. Homeland Security Committee Report
PG. 74 |
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| Subject: |
IV.3.e. Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
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| Presenter: |
Hon. Leodoro Martinez III
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| Subject: |
IV.3.e.1. ACTION ITEM:
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| Subject: |
IV.3.e.1.a. Discussion and/or action to approve new MRGDC Criminal Justice Advisory Committee member appointments.
PG. 75 |
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| Subject: |
IV.3.e.1.b. Discussion and/or action to approve Hon. Leodoro Martinez III as Chairperson of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee.
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| Subject: |
IV.3.e.1.c. Discussion and/or action to approve Hon. Martha Ponce as Vice-Chairperson of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee.
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| Subject: |
IV.3.e.1.d. Discussion and/or action to review & approve the Criminal Justice Policies and Procedures.
PG. 76 |
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| Subject: |
IV.3.e.1.e. Discussion and/or action to review and approve MRGDC Criminal Justice Bylaws.
PG. 82 |
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| Subject: |
IV.3.e.1.f. Discussion and/or action to approve MRGDC FY25 Scoring Criteria.
PG. 87 |
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IV.3.e.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
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| Subject: |
IV.3.e.2.a. Criminal Justice Program Report
PG. 91 |
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IV.3.f. Solid Waste Advisory Committee
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| Presenter: |
Mr. Joe Cardenas
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| Subject: |
IV.3.f.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
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| Subject: |
IV.3.f.1.a. Solid Waste Program Report
PG. 92 |
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IV.4. STANDING COMMITTEES
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| Subject: |
IV.4.a. Community & Economic Development Committee
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| Presenter: |
Hon. Alvaro Arreola
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| Subject: |
IV.4.a.1. ACTION ITEM:
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| Subject: |
IV.4.a.1.a. Discussion and/or action to approve the April Fair Housing Proclamation.
PG. 94 |
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IV.4.a.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
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| Subject: |
IV.4.a.2.a. Planning and Operations Activity Report
PG. 95 |
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IV.4.b. Finance Committee
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| Presenter: |
Mr. Joe Cardenas
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| Subject: |
IV.4.b.1. ACTION ITEMS:
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| Subject: |
IV.4.b.1.a. Ratification of expenditures/obligations of goods and services over $25,000.00.
PG. 96 |
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| Subject: |
IV.4.b.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
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| Subject: |
IV.4.b.2.a. Finance Report update of "Statement of Expenditures"
PG. 97 |
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IV.4.c. Workforce Committee
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| Presenter: |
Ms. Otila Gonzalez
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| Subject: |
IV.4.c.1. ACTION ITEMS:
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| Subject: |
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. PG. 102 |
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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.
PG. 103 |
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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 PG. 105 |
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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.
PG. 106 |
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IV.4.c.1.e. Discussion and/or action to accept Non-Financial Agreement Agency Board Agreement #2723ABA001 Amendment 002.
PG. 108 |
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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.
PG. 110 |
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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.
PG. 112 |
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IV.4.c.2. INFORMATION ITEMS:
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IV.4.c.2.a. Workforce Director Report
PG. 113 |
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| Subject: |
IV.4.c.2.b. QA Board Quality Assurance Report
PG. 116 |
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IV.5. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES
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| Subject: |
IV.5.a. Executive Directors Report
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IV.5.a.1. INFORMATION ITEM
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V. OTHER BUSINESS
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VI. ADJOURNMENT
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