II. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 24, 2026

IV. NEW BUSINESS

IV.1. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

IV.1.a. ACTION ITEMS:

IV.1.a.1. Discussion and/or action to authorize MRGDC's 2026-2027 Holiday Schedule.

IV.1.a.2. Discussion and/or action to authorize amendments to the Salary Schedule.

IV.1.a.3. Discussion and/or action to approve the updated Personnel Polices.

IV.1.a.4. Discussion and/or action to approve the extension of the Child Care Contract between Middle Rio Grande Development Council and the Workforce Solution Middle Rio Grande  Board. This extension begins from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. This is the 3rd extension of a 4-year awarded contract. 

IV.1.a.5. Discussion and/or action to approve the MRGDC Board of Directors Meeting Schedule FY 2026-2027.

IV.1.a.6. Discussion and/or action to approve the extension of the On-stop Contract between  Middle Rio Grande Development Council and the Workforce Solution Middle Rio Grande Board. This extension begins from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. This is the 2nd extension of a 4-year awarded contract. 

IV.1.a.7. Discuss/ and action Texas Association of Regional Councils(TARC) Human Resources fee in the amount of $1,000 per year. 

IV.1.a.8. The MRGDC Board of Directors will convene in closed session pursuant to Chapter 551.074 of the Texas Governments Code regarding personnel matters. Discussion and/or action to approve the evaluation of Executive Director, Ms. Michelle Garcia.
 

IV.1.b. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.1.b.1. Update on Grant Works information.

IV.1.b.2. Update on the Sunset Advisory Committee.

IV.1.b.3. Code of Conduct

IV.2. BUDGET COMMITTEE:

IV.2.a. ACTION ITEM:

IV.2.a.1. Discussion and/or action to approve the Middle Rio Grande Council Budget for Fiscal Year FY 2026-2027 Beginning October 1, 2026-September 30, 2027.

IV.3. AUDIT COMMITTEE:

IV.3.a. ACTION ITEM:

IV.3.a.1. Discussion and/or action to ratify the accepted FY 2024-2025 Audit report as presented by Garza/Gonzalez & associates. 

IV.4. ADVISORY COMMITTEES

IV.4.a. Area Advisory Committee on Aging

IV.4.a.1. ACTION ITEMS:

IV.4.a.1.a. Discussion and/or action to approve the revised 2027-2029 Middle Rio Grande AAA Area Plan, including updates to the needs assessment, public comment, and emergency preparedness appendices.

IV.4.a.1.b. Discussion and/or action to approve the Middle Rio Grande Development Council AAA Emergency Preparedness Plan for 2027-2029.

IV.4.a.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.4.a.2.a. Area Agency on Aging Report 

IV.4.b. 2-1-1 Area Information Center

IV.4.b.1. INFORMATION ITEM: 211 Status update.

IV.4.c. 9-1-1 Advisory Committee

IV.4.c.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.4.c.1.a. Discussion and/or action on the 9-1-1 Advisory Committee Membership.

IV.4.c.1.b. Discussion and/or action on the purchase of a 9-1-1 GIS Data Server for a total cost not to exceed $50,000.

IV.4.c.1.c. Discussion and/or action regarding the GIS contract renewal for server and data maintenance services, in an amount not to exceed $35,000.

IV.4.c.1.d. Discussion and/or action regarding the purchase of cybersecurity services for all eleven Public Safety Answering Points within the MRGDC region; amount  not to exceed $190,000.

IV.4.c.1.e. Discussion and/or action to renew agreements with Intrado Life & Safety, Inc. for Equipment Maintenance, Management Information System, and Text to 9-1-1 services for a total cost of $126,130.20.

IV.4.c.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.4.c.2.a. 911 Program Report

IV.4.d. Homeland Security Report

IV.4.d.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.4.d.1.a. Discuss and/or  action to adopt Resolution No. 081926-01 for the 2026 Dimmit County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan, in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act.

IV.4.d.1.b. Discussion and/or action to approve the following committee members: Sandra Zavala, official member, Jay Garcia as the alternate representing the City of Crystal City, and Dan Cox official member representing Real County.

IV.4.d.1.c. Discussion and/or action to approve the FY27 Interlocal Agreement between Middle Rio Grande Development Council and the Office of the Governor Public Safety Division in the amount of  $20,000.

IV.4.d.1.d. Discussion and/or action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between MRGDC and Cities and/or Counties regarding First Responder portable radios distribution. 

IV.4.d.1.e. Discussion and/or action  to approve the Tower Light replacement quote and award the contract to Western Towers for $151,428.00

IV.4.d.1.f. Discussion and/or action to modify the service contract, increasing the total authorization from $68,000 and not to exceed $150,000.00 for the region's trunking system

IV.4.d.1.g. Discussion and/or action to approve MRGDC staff to review current first responders' radios not in use and redistribution to agencies that are lacking radios.

IV.4.d.1.h. Discussion and/or action to approve extending Motorola smart service options for law enforcement and first responders.

IV.4.d.1.i. Discussion and/or action to replace all locks at all tower sites, and assign one centralized master key.

IV.4.d.1.j.  Discussion and/or action to approve the 2026-2027 Homeland Security Advisory committee Policy and Procedures.

IV.4.d.1.k. Discussion and/or action to approve the 2026-2027 Homeland Security Advisory Committee By-Laws.

IV.4.d.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.4.d.2.a. Homeland Security report 

IV.4.e. Criminal Justice Advisory Committee

IV.4.e.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.4.e.1.a. Discussion and/or action to approve the 2026-2027 Criminal Justice Committee Policy and Procedures.

IV.4.e.1.b. Discussion and/or action to approve the 2026-2027 Criminal Advisory Committee By-Laws.

IV.4.e.1.c. Discussion and/or action to update CJAC Committee members.

IV.4.e.1.d. Discussion and/or action to approve FY27 Interlocal Agreement between Middle Rio Grande Development Council and the Office of the Governor Public Safety Division in the amount of $50,000.00.

IV.4.e.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.4.e.2.a. Criminal Justice Program Report

IV.4.f. Solid Waste Advisory Committee

IV.4.f.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.4.f.1.a. Discussion and/or action to approve the Solid Waste Interlocal Agreement with the County of Kinney for $13,950.00 for FY2026-2027.

IV.4.f.1.b. Discussion and/or action to approve the Solid Waste Interlocal Agreement with the County of Real for $18,972.00 for FY2026-2027.

IV.4.f.1.c. Discussion and/or action to approve the Solid Waste Interlocal Agreement with the County of Zavala for $27,900.00 for FY2026-2027.

IV.4.f.1.d. Discussion and/or action to approve the Solid Waste Interlocal Agreement with the City of Sabinal for $4,650.00 for FY2026-2027.

IV.4.f.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.4.f.2.a. Solid Waste Advisory Report

IV.5. STANDING COMMITTEES

IV.5.a. Community & Economic Development Committee

IV.5.a.1. ACTION ITEM:

IV.5.a.1.a. Discussion and/or action to approve and adopt the FY27 Regional Project Priorities.

IV.5.a.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.5.a.2.a. Planning and Operations Activity Report

IV.5.b. Finance Committee

IV.5.b.1. ACTION ITEMS:

IV.5.b.1.a. Ratification of expenditures/obligations of goods and services over $25,000.00.  

IV.5.b.2. INFORMATION ITEM:

IV.5.b.2.a. Finance Report update of "Statement of Expenditures"

IV.5.c. Workforce Committee

IV.5.c.1. ACTION ITEMS:
 

IV.5.c.1.a.  Discussion and/or action to accept: Workforce Solution Innovation and Opportunity Act—Adult 2726WOA001, The grant period July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028. Award Amount $695,497.00.

 Discussion and/or action to accept: Workforce Solution Innovation and Opportunity Act—Dislocated Worker 2726WOD001, The grant period July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028. Award Amount $478,125.00.

Discussion and/or action to accept: Workforce Solution Innovation and Opportunity Act—Youth  2726WOY001, The grant period July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028. Award Amount $755,555.

Discussion and/or action to accept: Workforce Solution Innovation and Opportunity Act—Rapid Response 2726WOR001, The grant period July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028. Award Amount $13,879.00
 

IV.5.c.1.b.  Discussion and/or action to accept amendment # 002 Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment #276REA001 on  July 06, 2026; The Grant Period is amended as follows: Current End date: September 30, 2026—Amended End Date: December 31, 2026;Grant Award Amount amended as follows:Increase the Grant Award amount by $215,883.00 Total Amended Grant Award Amount $505,919.00.
 

IV.5.c.1.c. Discussion and/or action to accept amendment # 002, Wagner-Peyser Employment Services # 2726WPA001, The grant award amendment shall be effective on July 15, 2026. The revised grant award amount is amended as follows: Increase the grant award amount by $12, 914.00. Total Amended Grant Award Amount $21,467.00.

IV.5.c.2. INFORMATION ITEMS:

IV.5.c.2.a. Workforce/Child Care Report.

IV.6. NOMINATING COMITTEE:

IV.6.a. ACTION ITEM:

IV.6.a.1. Discussion and/ or action to authorize the recommended MRGDC'S FY 2026-2027 Board Officers.

• President
• 1st Vice-President
• 2nd Vice-President
• 3rd Vice-President
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Immediate Past President 

IV.7. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES

IV.7.a. MRGDC Executive Director’s Report- Ms. Michelle Garcia

IV.7.b. Workforce Board Executive Director's Report- Ms. Rosie Lozano

V. OTHER BUSINESS

VI. ADJOURNMENT