Rodolfo E. Roman

The Facilities Committee reviewed and recommended action on several capital projects, including contracting architectural services for the Occupational Therapy Kitchen Lab Expansion and Technology Campus Solar Panel Structures, and construction services for exterior stair repairs and chiller installations. The committee also reviewed change orders for deferred maintenance projects, updates on the status of unexpended plant fund projects, and discussed final completions for various campus renovations.

The document provides the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the specified fiscal years, detailing financial health, budgetary analysis, and reporting standards.

The Finance and Human Resources Committee discussed several key items, including the Hidalgo County tax resale properties and the corresponding resolution authorizing the tax resale. The meeting featured a presentation on the college's investment strategy, including liquidity and laddering, and reviewed quarterly investment reports. Further agenda items included recommendations on the award of various proposals, purchases, and renewals, as well as the disposal of technology and electronic items. The committee also discussed the disclosure of interested parties related to government contracting under House Bill 1295, received an update on the internal auditor position, and reviewed the position vacancy report for the fiscal year.

The committee reviewed and recommended actions for several capital improvement projects, including the schematic design and solicitation of construction services for a new parking lot at the Pecan Campus Ann Richards Administration Building, and construction service contracts for flooring replacements at multiple campuses. Additionally, the committee evaluated construction services for various lab expansion and renovation projects at the Starr County and Mid Valley campuses. The committee also acknowledged the substantial and final completion of exterior painting and stair repair projects and received updates on the status of various construction and renewal projects.

The committee reviewed and discussed several operational and financial matters, including the Perkins Basic Grant Program for Career and Technical Education and tuition and fee schedule revisions for FY 2021-2022. The meeting covered the renewal of delinquent tax collection services, the imposition of penalties for delinquent taxes, and the acceptance of a Law Enforcement Racial Profiling Report for 2020. Additionally, the committee evaluated financial advisor and continuing disclosure services, Title IX training requirements, an internal auditor performance evaluation instrument, and the option to extend emergency paid sick leave and family and medical leave for employees. Procurement and renewal items were also reviewed, such as mobile hotspot services, furniture purchases for various campuses, online continuing education services, risk management consulting, server hardware for virtual desktops, and an Adobe license subscription agreement.