Meeting Agenda
I. ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM  
II. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - AUG 20, 2025
IV. NEW BUSINESS
IV.1. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
IV.1.a. ACTION ITEMS:
IV.1.a.1. Discussion and/ or action to make changes to the Property Management Policy.
IV.1.a.2. Discussion and/or action to approve - status update on the 211 contract. 
IV.1.b. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.1.b.1. Information on the upcoming December 10, 2025 MRGDC Board Meeting. 
IV.2. ADVISORY COMMITTEES
IV.2.a. Area Advisory Committee on Aging
IV.2.a.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.2.a.1.a. Area Agency on Aging Program Report. 
IV.2.b. 2-1-1 Area Information Center
IV.2.b.1. ACTION ITEM:
IV.2.b.1.a. Ratification to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County and the Middle Rio Grande Development Council 2-1-1 Texas Program for after-hour, weekend and holiday phone coverage. 
IV.2.b.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.2.b.2.a. 2-1-1 I&R Program Report. 
IV.2.c. 9-1-1 Advisory Committee
IV.2.c.1. ACTION ITEMS:
IV.2.c.1.a. Ratification to award Western States Communications Inc the amount of $90,000 for Front/Back-room installation in collaboration with Intrado at all 11 PSAPs within MRGDC.
IV.2.c.1.b. Discussion and/or action to renew PSAP Recorder maintenance agreement with Equature DSS Corporation for all of MRGDC Region in the amount of $23,284 maintenance starting November 2025 – October 2026.
IV.2.c.1.c. Discussion and/or action to approve the amount of $25,545 to ESRI for ArcGIS Enterprise Standard Licensing Mapping Software.
IV.2.c.1.d. Discussion and/or action to approve the 9-1-1 Advisory Committee By-Laws.
IV.2.c.1.e. Discussion and/or action to approve the 9-1-1 Advisory Committee membership.
IV.2.c.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.2.c.2.a. 9-1-1 Program Report. 
IV.2.d. Homeland Security Committee
IV.2.d.1. INFORMATION ITEMS:
IV.2.d.1.a. Homeland Security Committee Report. 
IV.2.d.1.b. Information on upcoming workshops. 
IV.2.e. Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
IV.2.e.1. ACTION ITEM:
IV.2.e.1.a. Discussion and/or action to approve MRGDC to pursue a sole source contract with SWTC (SouthWest Texas College) for Law Enforcement Training Academy contractual services, FY 2023-2025.
IV.2.e.2. INFORMATION ITEMS:
IV.2.e.2.a. Criminal Justice Program Report.
IV.2.e.2.b. Information on upcoming workshops. 
IV.2.f. Solid Waste Advisory Committee
IV.2.f.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.2.f.1.a. Solid Waste Program Report. 
IV.2.f.1.b. Information on upcoming workshops.
IV.3. STANDING COMMITTEES
IV.3.a. Community & Economic Development Committee
IV.3.a.1. ACTION ITEM:
IV.3.a.1.a. Ratification to approve FY 2025 CEDAF Contract in the amount $9,147.
IV.3.a.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.3.a.2.a. Planning and Operations Activity Report.
IV.3.b. Finance Committee
IV.3.b.1. ACTION ITEM:
IV.3.b.1.a. Ratification of expenditures/obligations of goods and services over $25,000.
IV.3.b.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.3.b.2.a. Finance Report update of "Statement of Expenditures".
IV.3.c. Workforce Committee
IV.3.c.1. ACTION ITEMS:
IV.3.c.1.a. Discussion and/or action to accept the Child Care Services Formula Allocation #2726CCF001; from August 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026. Total Award amount $11,055,384.
IV.3.c.1.b. Discussion and/or action to accept Child Care and Development Fund Quality Improvement Activity #2726CCQ001; from October 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026 in the amount of $537,777.
IV.3.c.1.c. Discussion and/or action to accept Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Child Care #2726CCP001; from September 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026 in the amount of $.00.
IV.3.c.1.d. Discussion and/or action to accept Child Care and Development Fund Quality Four Percent Activities #2726CQF001; from October 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026 in the amount of $298,580.
IV.3.c.1.e. Discussion and/ or action to accept Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/ Choices #2726TAF001; from October 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026 in the amount of $783,754.
IV.3.c.1.f. Discussion and/or action to accept Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment #2725REA001 Amended Number 001; from September 30, 2025 to February 28, 2026 in the Grant Award Amount Amended increased amount of 207,500. Total Amended Grant Award Amount 405,278.
IV.3.c.1.g. Discussion and/or action to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment & Training #2726 SNE001 from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 in the amount of $135,684.
IV.3.c.1.h. Discussion and/or action to accept Additional Program Funding #2726WOO001; from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 in the amount of $20,023.
IV.3.c.1.i. Discussion and/or action to accept Summer Earn and Learn Amendment #3 #3022VRS053; from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2027.
IV.3.c.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
IV.3.c.2.a. Workforce/ Child Care Report.
IV.4. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES
IV.4.a. INFORMATION ITEMS:
IV.4.a.1. Workforce Board Executive Director's Report - Ms. Rosie Lozano 
IV.4.a.2. MRGDC Executive Director’s Report - Ms. Michelle Garcia 
V. OTHER BUSINESS
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Subject:
I. ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM  
Subject:
II. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
Subject:
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - AUG 20, 2025
Subject:
IV. NEW BUSINESS
Subject:
IV.1. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Presenter:
Hon. Lewis Owens
Subject:
IV.1.a. ACTION ITEMS:
Subject:
IV.1.a.1. Discussion and/ or action to make changes to the Property Management Policy.
Subject:
IV.1.a.2. Discussion and/or action to approve - status update on the 211 contract. 
Subject:
IV.1.b. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.1.b.1. Information on the upcoming December 10, 2025 MRGDC Board Meeting. 
Subject:
IV.2. ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Subject:
IV.2.a. Area Advisory Committee on Aging
Presenter:
Hon. Bella Rubio
Subject:
IV.2.a.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.a.1.a. Area Agency on Aging Program Report. 
Subject:
IV.2.b. 2-1-1 Area Information Center
Presenter:
Hon. Bella Rubio
Subject:
IV.2.b.1. ACTION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.b.1.a. Ratification to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County and the Middle Rio Grande Development Council 2-1-1 Texas Program for after-hour, weekend and holiday phone coverage. 
Subject:
IV.2.b.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.b.2.a. 2-1-1 I&R Program Report. 
Subject:
IV.2.c. 9-1-1 Advisory Committee
Presenter:
Hon. John P. Schuster
Subject:
IV.2.c.1. ACTION ITEMS:
Subject:
IV.2.c.1.a. Ratification to award Western States Communications Inc the amount of $90,000 for Front/Back-room installation in collaboration with Intrado at all 11 PSAPs within MRGDC.
Subject:
IV.2.c.1.b. Discussion and/or action to renew PSAP Recorder maintenance agreement with Equature DSS Corporation for all of MRGDC Region in the amount of $23,284 maintenance starting November 2025 – October 2026.
Subject:
IV.2.c.1.c. Discussion and/or action to approve the amount of $25,545 to ESRI for ArcGIS Enterprise Standard Licensing Mapping Software.
Subject:
IV.2.c.1.d. Discussion and/or action to approve the 9-1-1 Advisory Committee By-Laws.
Subject:
IV.2.c.1.e. Discussion and/or action to approve the 9-1-1 Advisory Committee membership.
Subject:
IV.2.c.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.c.2.a. 9-1-1 Program Report. 
Subject:
IV.2.d. Homeland Security Committee
Presenter:
Hon. William Mitchell
Subject:
IV.2.d.1. INFORMATION ITEMS:
Subject:
IV.2.d.1.a. Homeland Security Committee Report. 
Subject:
IV.2.d.1.b. Information on upcoming workshops. 
Subject:
IV.2.e. Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
Presenter:
Hon. Leodoro Martinez III
Subject:
IV.2.e.1. ACTION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.e.1.a. Discussion and/or action to approve MRGDC to pursue a sole source contract with SWTC (SouthWest Texas College) for Law Enforcement Training Academy contractual services, FY 2023-2025.
Subject:
IV.2.e.2. INFORMATION ITEMS:
Subject:
IV.2.e.2.a. Criminal Justice Program Report.
Subject:
IV.2.e.2.b. Information on upcoming workshops. 
Subject:
IV.2.f. Solid Waste Advisory Committee
Presenter:
Mr. Joe Cardenas
Subject:
IV.2.f.1. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.2.f.1.a. Solid Waste Program Report. 
Subject:
IV.2.f.1.b. Information on upcoming workshops.
Subject:
IV.3. STANDING COMMITTEES
Subject:
IV.3.a. Community & Economic Development Committee
Presenter:
Hon. Bella Rubio
Subject:
IV.3.a.1. ACTION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.3.a.1.a. Ratification to approve FY 2025 CEDAF Contract in the amount $9,147.
Subject:
IV.3.a.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.3.a.2.a. Planning and Operations Activity Report.
Subject:
IV.3.b. Finance Committee
Presenter:
Mr. Joe Cardenas
Subject:
IV.3.b.1. ACTION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.3.b.1.a. Ratification of expenditures/obligations of goods and services over $25,000.
Subject:
IV.3.b.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.3.b.2.a. Finance Report update of "Statement of Expenditures".
Subject:
IV.3.c. Workforce Committee
Presenter:
Hon. Lewis Owens
Subject:
IV.3.c.1. ACTION ITEMS:
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.a. Discussion and/or action to accept the Child Care Services Formula Allocation #2726CCF001; from August 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026. Total Award amount $11,055,384.
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.b. Discussion and/or action to accept Child Care and Development Fund Quality Improvement Activity #2726CCQ001; from October 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026 in the amount of $537,777.
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.c. Discussion and/or action to accept Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Child Care #2726CCP001; from September 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026 in the amount of $.00.
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.d. Discussion and/or action to accept Child Care and Development Fund Quality Four Percent Activities #2726CQF001; from October 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026 in the amount of $298,580.
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.e. Discussion and/ or action to accept Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/ Choices #2726TAF001; from October 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026 in the amount of $783,754.
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.f. Discussion and/or action to accept Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment #2725REA001 Amended Number 001; from September 30, 2025 to February 28, 2026 in the Grant Award Amount Amended increased amount of 207,500. Total Amended Grant Award Amount 405,278.
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.g. Discussion and/or action to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment & Training #2726 SNE001 from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 in the amount of $135,684.
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.h. Discussion and/or action to accept Additional Program Funding #2726WOO001; from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 in the amount of $20,023.
Subject:
IV.3.c.1.i. Discussion and/or action to accept Summer Earn and Learn Amendment #3 #3022VRS053; from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2027.
Subject:
IV.3.c.2. INFORMATION ITEM:
Subject:
IV.3.c.2.a. Workforce/ Child Care Report.
Subject:
IV.4. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES
Subject:
IV.4.a. INFORMATION ITEMS:
Subject:
IV.4.a.1. Workforce Board Executive Director's Report - Ms. Rosie Lozano 
Subject:
IV.4.a.2. MRGDC Executive Director’s Report - Ms. Michelle Garcia 
Subject:
V. OTHER BUSINESS
Subject:
VI. ADJOURNMENT

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