1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. General Operations: A. 72233 Budget Process: 1. Second Public Hearing to discuss the 2019 proposed Tax Rate 2. Set date, time, and place to adopt the District's 2019 Tax Rate. 3. Set date, time, and place to adopt the District's 2020 Annual Budget. B. 72320 Discussion, consideration and authorization for Drainage District's General Manager and Board Member David Fuentes to submit comments to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (“TCEQ”) regarding RESTORE Act’s Bucket 2 Funding. C. 72237 Requesting approval to enter into a 12 months Extended Maintenance Agreement with Syn-Tech Systems, Inc. For the Fuel Master - Fuel Management System (Hardware & Software). Through the District's membership with Buyboard Contract No. 590-19.(Subject to HB1295). D. 72236 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of RFB Packet (i.e., legal notice,specifications, draft contract etc.,) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -"Lubricants, Anti-freeze, Grease, Hydraulic Fluids and Related Products" (RFB No. HCDD1-19-066-10-09), including the re-advertisement of the Request for Bids in the event bids are rejected or no bids are received & products are still needed. E. 72270 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., legal notice,specifications, draft contract etc.,) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 "Sale and Removal of Fill Dirt -Located at West Main Drain III (South of 5 Mile Ln, between Schuerbach Rd. and Moorfield Rd.)'', RFB No. HCDD1-19-068-10-09, including the re-advertisement of project in the event bids are rejected or no bids are received & project is still required. 6. 2018 Bond Referendum Projects: A. 72296 Pursuant to the current construction contract with Mor-Wil, LLC., requesting acceptance and approval of a request by contractor to permit the sub-contracting of: Texas Highway Systems, Inc., in connection with the project: "Hidalgo Drain (Military Road Crossing) -2018 Bond Referendum Project #13" Contract No. HCDD1-19-064-09-03 . 7. 2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series: A. 72246 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by, Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E., HCDD1 Engineer II, for: “Chaparral Drain Extension Improvements (60 Inch RCP Jack & Boring Donna Irrigation Crossing)” -RFB No. HCDD1-19-069-10-09, including the re-advertising of project in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. 8. General Fund: A. 72266 1.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 262.024 (a)(7) (A)-"items for which competition is precluded because of existence of patents, copyrights, secret process or monopolies" in connection with DataWise Environmental Monitoring, Inc., for DataWise Products, Software Licenses, Updates/Upgrades, Maintenance, and Technical Support. 2.) Approval of "Sole Source Declaration" for DataWise Environmental Monitoring Software, Inc., for the purchase of DataWise Products, Software Licenses, Updates/Upgrades, Maintenance, and Technical Support, with authority to purchase DataWise Software upgrade to Version 10 License and Support for a period of one year in the total amount of $ 4,500.00, and thereafter annually for as long as HCDD1 possess the software with Sole Source declaration to remain in effect unless otherwise revoked by the HCDD1 Board of Directors. 9. Closed Session: Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending or contemplated litigation; a settlement offer; and/or a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. 10. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 11. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 12. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 13. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. 72305 Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Check Fraud Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.) 2. Auditor's Office: A. 72304 Presentation of Fund Information Report 3. 2019 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 72318 2019- WIC Adm (1292) B. 72316 2019 - Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility (1100) C. 72302 2019 - Facilities Mgmt-Security Div. (1100) D. 72285 2019 - Constable Precinct 4 (1231) E. 72277 2019 - IT Department (1100 C.W.) F. 72272 2019 - Tax Office (1100) G. 72264 2019 - Planning Dept. (1100) H. 72229 2019 - Pct 1 Parks (1100) I. 72228 2019 - Pct 1 R&B (1200) J. 72221 2019 - Pct 1 Adm. (1200) K. 72240 2019 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100) L. 72241 2019 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200) M. 72294 2019 - Pct.4 Road Maint (1200) N. 72238 2019 - JP 2/2 (1100) O. 72242 2019 - CC7 (1100) P. 72226 2019 - Constable Pct 1 (1100) Q. 72292 2019 - CRIM DA (1100) R. 72288 2019 - CRIM DA/ AUTOPSIES (1100) S. 72245 2019 - D.A. CJD VAP (1281) T. 72216 2019 - D.A. State Supplement (1281) U. 72254 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. - TB Fed (1293) V. 72251 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. - TB State (1293) W. 72244 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / IMM (1293) X. 72211 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293) 4. 2019 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 72312 Pct 2 Parks (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Various Pct 2 General Fund Accounts (Prg's 001 & 144) to Pct 2 Parks in the amount of $9,700.00 to fund operating expenditures. B. 72287 Criminal District Attorney (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Autopsies, program 003, to Criminal DA, program 002, in the amount of $7,306.27 to fund the Monitor invoice. C. 72295 Emergency Mgmt (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Emergency Mgmt in the total amount of $1,200.00 to fund invoice for hurricane preparedness ad. D. 72224 Pct. #1 (1200): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from fund 1200 program 220 & 254 to program 005 in the amount of $3,523.52 to fund anticipated expenditures. E. 72262 CO2018B-Pct 2 Las Milpas Park CRC Youth Facility Prj (1353): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from CO2018B-Pct 2 Hdlg CRC Youth Facility Prj, prog. 151, into CO2018B-Pct 2 Las Milpas Park CRC Youth Facility Prj, prog. 141, in the amount of $13,937.00 to fund project expenditures. F. 72234 CO2018B - Pct 2 HDLG All Inclusive Park (1353): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from CO2018B - Pct 2 Hidalgo Crc Yth Fac., prog. 151, to CO2018B - Pct 2 HDLG All Inclusive Park, prog. 157, in the amount of $10,000.00 to fund project expenditures. G. 72231 Acceptance of interdepatmental transfer from Pct.4 Brewster Park (program 124) to Pct.4 C. Chvz (program 201) in the amount of $21.62. Transfer will cover closing cost overruns for the purchase of land for the C. Chvz Realignment project. 5. Planning Department: A. 72243 1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b) 2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2) 6. Monthly Fee Reports: B. 72212 District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2019 August 7. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 72273 Indigent Defense: Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Texas Association for Court Administration for Isidro Sepulveda Jr and David Sinder in the amount of $ 150.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor B. 72269 Tax Office: Requesting approval to pay 2019 Texas Association of Assessing Officers (TAAO) membership dues in the amount of $270.00 (Req. 401311) for: Pablo Villarreal Jr., Eva Mireles, Jose Jaramillo with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. C. 72261 IT Department: Approval to pay 2019 annual membership dues to the Texas Association of Governmental Information Technology Managers (TAGITM) in the amount of $175.00 with authorization for County Treasurer to issue a check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor (Req 401399). D. 72232 District Attorney (1100): Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for the following employees: Danica Denise Carman, Angel Cristobal Davila, Orlando Javier Esquivel, Patrick Kelley McCormick, Ann Murray Moore, Maxine L. Nash, Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr., Cynthia Sepulveda, and Juan Villescas, in the amount of $545.00 (Requisition #401300), with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 8.Budget & Management: B. Interfund transfers: 1.72235 CO2017 PCT.4 C Chavez Realignment (1351): Approval of 2019 interfund transfer in the amount of $1,874.26 from TXDOT-PCT 4 10th St (Fund 1315) to CO2017-PCT. 4 C. Chavez Realignment (Fund 1351) to fund the purchase of land. 9. Purchasing Dept - Notes: B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S). A. 72322 Requesting approval to complete and submit a credit application as required by vendor, Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc. for the purpose of setting up an account to procure supplies, with authority for Commissioner Ellie Torres to sign credit application. B. 72276 Approval of payment of Invoice #076-02 in the amount of $12,687.00 submitted by the project engineer, Cruz-Hogan Consultants Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-17-276-11-07 (WA#1), for the Pct 2 Moore Road Project. C. 72271 WIC: Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided in the current agreement contract E-18-118-04-17 with WIC- Lease of office space Alton, under the same rates, terms and conditions effective on 10-1-2019 and expires 11-30-2019 so as to have no lapse in service while procurement process is completed and awarded. D. 72256 PCT. #1 (1351): Requesting approval to pay invoice #10041 in the amount of $4,565.25 for services rendered in connection with Tax Office Project - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC. E. 72258 Pct. #1 (1351): Requesting approval to pay invoice 2018.01.03 in the amount of $34,650.00 for services rendered in connection with the Tax Office Substation as submitted by ROFA Architects, Inc. F. 72210 Requesting authority to advertise with approval of RFB procurement packet (i.e., specifications-requirement, legal notice, etc.,) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County- "Lubricants (Grease-Oil-Hydraulic Fluids- Antifreeze) Products" 2019-184-10-09-ABV including the re-advertising when/if applicable/required. G. 72223 JP PCT 3, PL 1: Requesting approval to enter into a 36 month capital lease agreement with Ricoh USA/GE through State Of Texas cooperative contract DIR-TSO-3041 H. 72239 Approval of Application for Payment No. 28 in the amount of $103,060.71 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park project submitted by contractor, Clore Construction, LLC through Contract C-16-378-02-21 and reviewed by the project engineer, Ricardo Gallaga, P.E. I. 72219 County Wide: Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, and draft agreement etc.) as attached hereto for - “Elevator Maintenance & Repair Services” RFB 2019-148-MEG including the re-advertising when/if required.
Consent Agenda Items 6A, 8A, 9A & 9J
6. Monthly Fee Reports: A. 72220 District Clerk Fee Monthly Report for August 2019 $462,640.78 8. Budget & Management: A. 72215 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $955,042.38 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 08/29/19 to 09/11/19. 08/29-30/19 $ 14,186.36 09/03-04/19 $438,627.11 09/05-11/19 $502,228.91 TOTAL $955,042.382. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. 9. Purchasing Dept - Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE. A. 72322 Requesting approval to complete and submit a credit application as required by vendor, Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc. for the purpose of setting up an account to procure supplies, with authority for Commissioner Ellie Torres to sign credit application. J. 72218 Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year term extension as provided in the current contract (C-18-140-07-03) under the same rates, terms and conditions with Eligibility Tracking Calculators, LLC for “Healthcare Reform Employee Tracking & Reporting Consultant” effective January 01, 2020 through December 30, 2020.
County Judge's Office: A. AI-72204 Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring October 2019 as Manufacturing Month in Hidalgo County.
A. AI-72274 Resolution/recognition of Mr. Juan Manuel Alvarado for his 27 years of service to the County of Hidalgo.
HIDTA - Task Force: A. AI-72201 HIDTA Task Force (1291): Discussion, consideration and approval to submit the three (3) part SF424 Application Form related to the ONDCP High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program FY 2020 (HIDTA) with authority for County Judge to sign required documentation. Application includes the following: 1. SF 424 General Application 2. SF 424A Budget Information Non Construction Programs 3. SF 424 Lobbying Form
County Treasurer - Lita Leo: A. AI-72255 Requesting waiver of the County Purchasing Policies & Procedures and the County Non-Travel Meal Policy for Bail Bond Board Funds.
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-72250 Approval of Sheriff and Constable Fee Schedule for Year 2020.
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: A. AI-72253 Approval and authorization to increase the change fund for the Weslaco Tax Office in the amount of $200
Executive Office: A. Presentation for discussion of the following: 1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects 2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting B. AI-72308 Approval to designate members to the Hidalgo County Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Advisory Committee.
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. AI-72227 County Treasurer - Bail Bond Board (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Current Allowance Proposed Allowance Delete 150- 002 0001 Chief Deputy 19 $2,500.00 $0.00 Add Supplemental Pay 150- 002 A003 (Create) Executive Assistant II 13 $0.00 $2,500.00 150- 001 0015 $0.00 $2,800.00 C. AI-72279 WIC ADM (1292): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 09/30/2019: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Delete 350-001 0029 Registered Nurse I 11 Delete 350-001 0087 Clinic Aide III 05 Delete 350-001 0121 Clerk II 03 Delete 350-001 0168 Clinic Aide I 01 Delete 350-001 0186 Custodian I 01 Delete 350-001 0188 Custodian I 01 Delete 350-001 0214 Clerk I 01 Delete 350-001 0215 Clerk I 01 D. AI-72283 DA - Arizona State University Grant (1281): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 09/30/2019: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Current Allowance Proposed Allowance Delete 080-021 0005 Criminal Investigator I 12 $3,600.00 $0.00 Create 080-021 0006 Criminal Investigator II 14 $0.00 $3,600.00
Public Defender's Office: A. AI-71995 Public Defender's Office - TTBH (1281): 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and Hidalgo County by and through the Hidalgo County Public Defender's Office. 2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $25,000.00 and appropriation of same.
AI-72308 Approval to designate members to the Hidalgo County Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Advisory Committee.
WIC: A. AI-72303 WIC ADMIN-Program 001-(1292): 1. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Contract No. 2017- 049851-001 Amendment No. 4 in the amount 11,890,539 for the contract period of FY 2020 October 1, 2019 thru September 30, 2020 in accordance with Section IV of the Contract. 2.Requesting approval for County Judge to DocuSign the Signature Page for Amendment No.4 HHSC Contract No. 2017-049851-001 B. AI-72247 WIC - Extra Funding Other (1292) 1. Requesting approval to accept the Extra Funding Other in the amount of $145,355.22 for the FY 2019 Extra Funding Other. 2. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenue by County Auditor in the amount of $145,355.22 for the FY 2019 Extra Funding Other Grant and appropriation of the same.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. AI-72299 Pct 1 - Approval of Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Application and Affidavit for the Pct 1 Mile 10, from Mile 6 to FM 1015 Rd Project - CSJ: 0921- 02-360 with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: A. AI-72282 Requesting authorization and approval to rename the existing street Los Ebanos Rd. located on Taurus Estates No. 22 Subdivision in Precinct 3 to Bazbar Road. B. AI-71637 Requesting approval to install a 250WHPS Street Light at the intersection of El Pinto and Los Cenizos Road.
Budget & Management: A. AI-72217 Presentation and discussion of the 2019 Health Benefits Plan Premium Analysis. B. AI-72225 Discussion, consideration and approval to set calendar year 2020 Health Insurance Plan Premiums. C. AI-72310 Criminal District Attorney (1100): Approval of correction to agenda item# 72144 to correct the slot number for the created position from 080-002 Slot# 0170 to Slot# 0171. D. AI-72317 WIC (1292): Discussion, consideration, and approval to eliminate the indirect cost allocation rate for the grant fiscal year 2020, effective 10/01/19 through 9/30/20 for the FY 20 WIC Program. E. AI-72099 Requesting approval for payment of Hidalgo County's share of El Morillo Drain expenses to Rio Grande Regional Water Authority totaling $106,107.94, with authority to County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Purchasing Department - Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE. B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S). B. Hidalgo County 1. AI-72319 A. Nomination of at least three (3) firms from HC approved "Pool" of Engineers for the purpose of scoring/evaluating in connection with services for County Wide "On Call-As Needed" Traffic Studies; 1. ________________________________; 2. ________________________________; 3. ________________________________; Others: B. Action to appoint/designate/name committee to grade/score the nominated firms with CC option to impose a deadline for the submission/return of evaluation sheets by ____________________; 2. AI-72248 Acceptance and approval to execute Amendment No. 3 between Hidalgo County and Architect, HDR, Architecture, Inc., [#C-16-141-1031] to include additional services [described in document] for the lump sum of $46,210.00 for the "Construction of the New Hidalgo County Courthouse" Project. 3. AI-72257 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024 (A) (4) a “professional service”; B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved pool of professional engineering service providers for Hidalgo County’s Technical Advisory Consultant on the new RGV-MPO; C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to commence negotiation for a professional service agreement for the purpose of the Hidalgo County’s Technical Consultant on the new RGV-MPO with the No. 1 Ranked firm: _____________________________. C. Pct. 2 1. AI-72252 Requesting approval for Hidalgo County Auditor to process and issue check(s) in the amount of $1,175.00 prior to services being rendered pursuant to Architectural Barriers Administrative Rules 68.80(g) to JRG Access Ability, LLC- Registered Accessibility Specialist-designated by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in order to permit the processing of: the Project Filing-Plan Review and Inspection for the "Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project" for compliance with ABA rule 68.50(a)(c). D. Health & Human Services Dept. 1. AI-71928 A. Authority to advertise and approval of draft procurement packet for Chief Physician/Health Authority for Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department with authority to re-advertise when/if required or necessary; B. Requesting action for the selection/designation/assignment of evaluation committee to score, grade and evaluate RFQ responses: Evaluation Committee 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. C. Approval to exercise the County's option to exercise the 60 day grace period extension [under the same rates, terms and conditions as allowed] in contract # E-18- 230-10-09 with Ivan Melendez, MD for the provision of services of Chief Physician- Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department effective November 01, 2019 to January 02, 2020. E. WIC 1. AI-72133 WIC Program: Presentation of the sole bidder received for the purpose of award and approval of the contract to the responsible vendor, Laura Salinas for project titled: "Lease of Office Space- City of Mercedes" Contract number C-19-172-09-17 for Hidalgo County WIC Program commencing 10/01/2019. F. Sheriff's Office 1. AI-72309 Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and City of Weslaco to provide commercial waste pickup and disposal services to the Hidalgo County Benito Bravo East Side East Substation. 2. AI-72249 Approval of "First Amendment" to contract C-17-148-05-16 with Dr. Justin Cerelli - Four Paws Animal Hospital to reflect increased fees/medications and replace the current Exhibit "B" with the revised Exhibit "B".
Open Forum
Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072 & 551.074 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending, potential and/or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorneyclient priviledge under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code. C. AI-72278 Duties & evaluation of Urban County Director D. AI-72313 Duties & evaluation of Community Service Agency Director
Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-72281 Duties & evaluation of Urban County Director D. AI-72314 Duties & evaluation of Community Service Agency Director
20. A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation." B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295) 24. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. General Operations: A. 72233 Budget Process: 1. Second Public Hearing to discuss the 2019 proposed Tax Rate 2. Set date, time, and place to adopt the District's 2019 Tax Rate. 3. Set date, time, and place to adopt the District's 2020 Annual Budget. B. 72320 Discussion, consideration and authorization for Drainage District's General Manager and Board Member David Fuentes to submit comments to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (“TCEQ”) regarding RESTORE Act’s Bucket 2 Funding. C. 72237 Requesting approval to enter into a 12 months Extended Maintenance Agreement with Syn-Tech Systems, Inc. For the Fuel Master - Fuel Management System (Hardware & Software). Through the District's membership with Buyboard Contract No. 590-19.(Subject to HB1295). D. 72236 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of RFB Packet (i.e., legal notice,specifications, draft contract etc.,) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -"Lubricants, Anti-freeze, Grease, Hydraulic Fluids and Related Products" (RFB No. HCDD1-19-066-10-09), including the re-advertisement of the Request for Bids in the event bids are rejected or no bids are received & products are still needed. E. 72270 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., legal notice,specifications, draft contract etc.,) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 "Sale and Removal of Fill Dirt -Located at West Main Drain III (South of 5 Mile Ln, between Schuerbach Rd. and Moorfield Rd.)'', RFB No. HCDD1-19-068-10-09, including the re-advertisement of project in the event bids are rejected or no bids are received & project is still required. 6. 2018 Bond Referendum Projects: A. 72296 Pursuant to the current construction contract with Mor-Wil, LLC., requesting acceptance and approval of a request by contractor to permit the sub-contracting of: Texas Highway Systems, Inc., in connection with the project: "Hidalgo Drain (Military Road Crossing) -2018 Bond Referendum Project #13" Contract No. HCDD1-19-064-09-03 . 7. 2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series: A. 72246 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by, Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E., HCDD1 Engineer II, for: “Chaparral Drain Extension Improvements (60 Inch RCP Jack & Boring Donna Irrigation Crossing)” -RFB No. HCDD1-19-069-10-09, including the re-advertising of project in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. 8. General Fund: A. 72266 1.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 262.024 (a)(7) (A)-"items for which competition is precluded because of existence of patents, copyrights, secret process or monopolies" in connection with DataWise Environmental Monitoring, Inc., for DataWise Products, Software Licenses, Updates/Upgrades, Maintenance, and Technical Support. 2.) Approval of "Sole Source Declaration" for DataWise Environmental Monitoring Software, Inc., for the purchase of DataWise Products, Software Licenses, Updates/Upgrades, Maintenance, and Technical Support, with authority to purchase DataWise Software upgrade to Version 10 License and Support for a period of one year in the total amount of $ 4,500.00, and thereafter annually for as long as HCDD1 possess the software with Sole Source declaration to remain in effect unless otherwise revoked by the HCDD1 Board of Directors. 9. Closed Session: Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending or contemplated litigation; a settlement offer; and/or a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. 10. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or Potential Litigation 11. Closed Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 12. Open Session: Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 13. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. 72305 Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Check Fraud Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.) 2. Auditor's Office: A. 72304 Presentation of Fund Information Report 3. 2019 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 72318 2019- WIC Adm (1292) B. 72316 2019 - Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility (1100) C. 72302 2019 - Facilities Mgmt-Security Div. (1100) D. 72285 2019 - Constable Precinct 4 (1231) E. 72277 2019 - IT Department (1100 C.W.) F. 72272 2019 - Tax Office (1100) G. 72264 2019 - Planning Dept. (1100) H. 72229 2019 - Pct 1 Parks (1100) I. 72228 2019 - Pct 1 R&B (1200) J. 72221 2019 - Pct 1 Adm. (1200) K. 72240 2019 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100) L. 72241 2019 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200) M. 72294 2019 - Pct.4 Road Maint (1200) N. 72238 2019 - JP 2/2 (1100) O. 72242 2019 - CC7 (1100) P. 72226 2019 - Constable Pct 1 (1100) Q. 72292 2019 - CRIM DA (1100) R. 72288 2019 - CRIM DA/ AUTOPSIES (1100) S. 72245 2019 - D.A. CJD VAP (1281) T. 72216 2019 - D.A. State Supplement (1281) U. 72254 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. - TB Fed (1293) V. 72251 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. - TB State (1293) W. 72244 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / IMM (1293) X. 72211 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293) 4. 2019 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 72312 Pct 2 Parks (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Various Pct 2 General Fund Accounts (Prg's 001 & 144) to Pct 2 Parks in the amount of $9,700.00 to fund operating expenditures. B. 72287 Criminal District Attorney (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Autopsies, program 003, to Criminal DA, program 002, in the amount of $7,306.27 to fund the Monitor invoice. C. 72295 Emergency Mgmt (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Emergency Mgmt in the total amount of $1,200.00 to fund invoice for hurricane preparedness ad. D. 72224 Pct. #1 (1200): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from fund 1200 program 220 & 254 to program 005 in the amount of $3,523.52 to fund anticipated expenditures. E. 72262 CO2018B-Pct 2 Las Milpas Park CRC Youth Facility Prj (1353): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from CO2018B-Pct 2 Hdlg CRC Youth Facility Prj, prog. 151, into CO2018B-Pct 2 Las Milpas Park CRC Youth Facility Prj, prog. 141, in the amount of $13,937.00 to fund project expenditures. F. 72234 CO2018B - Pct 2 HDLG All Inclusive Park (1353): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from CO2018B - Pct 2 Hidalgo Crc Yth Fac., prog. 151, to CO2018B - Pct 2 HDLG All Inclusive Park, prog. 157, in the amount of $10,000.00 to fund project expenditures. G. 72231 Acceptance of interdepatmental transfer from Pct.4 Brewster Park (program 124) to Pct.4 C. Chvz (program 201) in the amount of $21.62. Transfer will cover closing cost overruns for the purchase of land for the C. Chvz Realignment project. 5. Planning Department: A. 72243 1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b) 2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2) 6. Monthly Fee Reports: B. 72212 District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2019 August 7. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 72273 Indigent Defense: Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Texas Association for Court Administration for Isidro Sepulveda Jr and David Sinder in the amount of $ 150.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor B. 72269 Tax Office: Requesting approval to pay 2019 Texas Association of Assessing Officers (TAAO) membership dues in the amount of $270.00 (Req. 401311) for: Pablo Villarreal Jr., Eva Mireles, Jose Jaramillo with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. C. 72261 IT Department: Approval to pay 2019 annual membership dues to the Texas Association of Governmental Information Technology Managers (TAGITM) in the amount of $175.00 with authorization for County Treasurer to issue a check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor (Req 401399). D. 72232 District Attorney (1100): Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for the following employees: Danica Denise Carman, Angel Cristobal Davila, Orlando Javier Esquivel, Patrick Kelley McCormick, Ann Murray Moore, Maxine L. Nash, Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr., Cynthia Sepulveda, and Juan Villescas, in the amount of $545.00 (Requisition #401300), with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor. 8.Budget & Management: B. Interfund transfers: 1.72235 CO2017 PCT.4 C Chavez Realignment (1351): Approval of 2019 interfund transfer in the amount of $1,874.26 from TXDOT-PCT 4 10th St (Fund 1315) to CO2017-PCT. 4 C. Chavez Realignment (Fund 1351) to fund the purchase of land. 9. Purchasing Dept - Notes: B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S). A. 72322 Requesting approval to complete and submit a credit application as required by vendor, Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc. for the purpose of setting up an account to procure supplies, with authority for Commissioner Ellie Torres to sign credit application. B. 72276 Approval of payment of Invoice #076-02 in the amount of $12,687.00 submitted by the project engineer, Cruz-Hogan Consultants Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-17-276-11-07 (WA#1), for the Pct 2 Moore Road Project. C. 72271 WIC: Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided in the current agreement contract E-18-118-04-17 with WIC- Lease of office space Alton, under the same rates, terms and conditions effective on 10-1-2019 and expires 11-30-2019 so as to have no lapse in service while procurement process is completed and awarded. D. 72256 PCT. #1 (1351): Requesting approval to pay invoice #10041 in the amount of $4,565.25 for services rendered in connection with Tax Office Project - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC. E. 72258 Pct. #1 (1351): Requesting approval to pay invoice 2018.01.03 in the amount of $34,650.00 for services rendered in connection with the Tax Office Substation as submitted by ROFA Architects, Inc. F. 72210 Requesting authority to advertise with approval of RFB procurement packet (i.e., specifications-requirement, legal notice, etc.,) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County- "Lubricants (Grease-Oil-Hydraulic Fluids- Antifreeze) Products" 2019-184-10-09-ABV including the re-advertising when/if applicable/required. G. 72223 JP PCT 3, PL 1: Requesting approval to enter into a 36 month capital lease agreement with Ricoh USA/GE through State Of Texas cooperative contract DIR-TSO-3041 H. 72239 Approval of Application for Payment No. 28 in the amount of $103,060.71 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park project submitted by contractor, Clore Construction, LLC through Contract C-16-378-02-21 and reviewed by the project engineer, Ricardo Gallaga, P.E. I. 72219 County Wide: Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, and draft agreement etc.) as attached hereto for - “Elevator Maintenance & Repair Services” RFB 2019-148-MEG including the re-advertising when/if required.
Consent Agenda Items 6A, 8A, 9A & 9J
6. Monthly Fee Reports: A. 72220 District Clerk Fee Monthly Report for August 2019 $462,640.78 8. Budget & Management: A. 72215 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $955,042.38 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 08/29/19 to 09/11/19. 08/29-30/19 $ 14,186.36 09/03-04/19 $438,627.11 09/05-11/19 $502,228.91 TOTAL $955,042.382. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. 9. Purchasing Dept - Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE. A. 72322 Requesting approval to complete and submit a credit application as required by vendor, Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc. for the purpose of setting up an account to procure supplies, with authority for Commissioner Ellie Torres to sign credit application. J. 72218 Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year term extension as provided in the current contract (C-18-140-07-03) under the same rates, terms and conditions with Eligibility Tracking Calculators, LLC for “Healthcare Reform Employee Tracking & Reporting Consultant” effective January 01, 2020 through December 30, 2020.
County Judge's Office: A. AI-72204 Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring October 2019 as Manufacturing Month in Hidalgo County.
A. AI-72274 Resolution/recognition of Mr. Juan Manuel Alvarado for his 27 years of service to the County of Hidalgo.
HIDTA - Task Force: A. AI-72201 HIDTA Task Force (1291): Discussion, consideration and approval to submit the three (3) part SF424 Application Form related to the ONDCP High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program FY 2020 (HIDTA) with authority for County Judge to sign required documentation. Application includes the following: 1. SF 424 General Application 2. SF 424A Budget Information Non Construction Programs 3. SF 424 Lobbying Form
County Treasurer - Lita Leo: A. AI-72255 Requesting waiver of the County Purchasing Policies & Procedures and the County Non-Travel Meal Policy for Bail Bond Board Funds.
Sheriff's Office: A. AI-72250 Approval of Sheriff and Constable Fee Schedule for Year 2020.
Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: A. AI-72253 Approval and authorization to increase the change fund for the Weslaco Tax Office in the amount of $200
Executive Office: A. Presentation for discussion of the following: 1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects 2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting B. AI-72308 Approval to designate members to the Hidalgo County Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Advisory Committee.
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. AI-72227 County Treasurer - Bail Bond Board (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Current Allowance Proposed Allowance Delete 150- 002 0001 Chief Deputy 19 $2,500.00 $0.00 Add Supplemental Pay 150- 002 A003 (Create) Executive Assistant II 13 $0.00 $2,500.00 150- 001 0015 $0.00 $2,800.00 C. AI-72279 WIC ADM (1292): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 09/30/2019: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Delete 350-001 0029 Registered Nurse I 11 Delete 350-001 0087 Clinic Aide III 05 Delete 350-001 0121 Clerk II 03 Delete 350-001 0168 Clinic Aide I 01 Delete 350-001 0186 Custodian I 01 Delete 350-001 0188 Custodian I 01 Delete 350-001 0214 Clerk I 01 Delete 350-001 0215 Clerk I 01 D. AI-72283 DA - Arizona State University Grant (1281): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 09/30/2019: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Current Allowance Proposed Allowance Delete 080-021 0005 Criminal Investigator I 12 $3,600.00 $0.00 Create 080-021 0006 Criminal Investigator II 14 $0.00 $3,600.00
Public Defender's Office: A. AI-71995 Public Defender's Office - TTBH (1281): 1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and Hidalgo County by and through the Hidalgo County Public Defender's Office. 2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents. 3. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $25,000.00 and appropriation of same.
AI-72308 Approval to designate members to the Hidalgo County Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization - Technical Advisory Committee.
WIC: A. AI-72303 WIC ADMIN-Program 001-(1292): 1. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Contract No. 2017- 049851-001 Amendment No. 4 in the amount 11,890,539 for the contract period of FY 2020 October 1, 2019 thru September 30, 2020 in accordance with Section IV of the Contract. 2.Requesting approval for County Judge to DocuSign the Signature Page for Amendment No.4 HHSC Contract No. 2017-049851-001 B. AI-72247 WIC - Extra Funding Other (1292) 1. Requesting approval to accept the Extra Funding Other in the amount of $145,355.22 for the FY 2019 Extra Funding Other. 2. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenue by County Auditor in the amount of $145,355.22 for the FY 2019 Extra Funding Other Grant and appropriation of the same.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: A. AI-72299 Pct 1 - Approval of Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Application and Affidavit for the Pct 1 Mile 10, from Mile 6 to FM 1015 Rd Project - CSJ: 0921- 02-360 with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: A. AI-72282 Requesting authorization and approval to rename the existing street Los Ebanos Rd. located on Taurus Estates No. 22 Subdivision in Precinct 3 to Bazbar Road. B. AI-71637 Requesting approval to install a 250WHPS Street Light at the intersection of El Pinto and Los Cenizos Road.
Budget & Management: A. AI-72217 Presentation and discussion of the 2019 Health Benefits Plan Premium Analysis. B. AI-72225 Discussion, consideration and approval to set calendar year 2020 Health Insurance Plan Premiums. C. AI-72310 Criminal District Attorney (1100): Approval of correction to agenda item# 72144 to correct the slot number for the created position from 080-002 Slot# 0170 to Slot# 0171. D. AI-72317 WIC (1292): Discussion, consideration, and approval to eliminate the indirect cost allocation rate for the grant fiscal year 2020, effective 10/01/19 through 9/30/20 for the FY 20 WIC Program. E. AI-72099 Requesting approval for payment of Hidalgo County's share of El Morillo Drain expenses to Rio Grande Regional Water Authority totaling $106,107.94, with authority to County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Purchasing Department - Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE. B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S). B. Hidalgo County 1. AI-72319 A. Nomination of at least three (3) firms from HC approved "Pool" of Engineers for the purpose of scoring/evaluating in connection with services for County Wide "On Call-As Needed" Traffic Studies; 1. ________________________________; 2. ________________________________; 3. ________________________________; Others: B. Action to appoint/designate/name committee to grade/score the nominated firms with CC option to impose a deadline for the submission/return of evaluation sheets by ____________________; 2. AI-72248 Acceptance and approval to execute Amendment No. 3 between Hidalgo County and Architect, HDR, Architecture, Inc., [#C-16-141-1031] to include additional services [described in document] for the lump sum of $46,210.00 for the "Construction of the New Hidalgo County Courthouse" Project. 3. AI-72257 A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024 (A) (4) a “professional service”; B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved pool of professional engineering service providers for Hidalgo County’s Technical Advisory Consultant on the new RGV-MPO; C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to commence negotiation for a professional service agreement for the purpose of the Hidalgo County’s Technical Consultant on the new RGV-MPO with the No. 1 Ranked firm: _____________________________. C. Pct. 2 1. AI-72252 Requesting approval for Hidalgo County Auditor to process and issue check(s) in the amount of $1,175.00 prior to services being rendered pursuant to Architectural Barriers Administrative Rules 68.80(g) to JRG Access Ability, LLC- Registered Accessibility Specialist-designated by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in order to permit the processing of: the Project Filing-Plan Review and Inspection for the "Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project" for compliance with ABA rule 68.50(a)(c). D. Health & Human Services Dept. 1. AI-71928 A. Authority to advertise and approval of draft procurement packet for Chief Physician/Health Authority for Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department with authority to re-advertise when/if required or necessary; B. Requesting action for the selection/designation/assignment of evaluation committee to score, grade and evaluate RFQ responses: Evaluation Committee 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. C. Approval to exercise the County's option to exercise the 60 day grace period extension [under the same rates, terms and conditions as allowed] in contract # E-18- 230-10-09 with Ivan Melendez, MD for the provision of services of Chief Physician- Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department effective November 01, 2019 to January 02, 2020. E. WIC 1. AI-72133 WIC Program: Presentation of the sole bidder received for the purpose of award and approval of the contract to the responsible vendor, Laura Salinas for project titled: "Lease of Office Space- City of Mercedes" Contract number C-19-172-09-17 for Hidalgo County WIC Program commencing 10/01/2019. F. Sheriff's Office 1. AI-72309 Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and City of Weslaco to provide commercial waste pickup and disposal services to the Hidalgo County Benito Bravo East Side East Substation. 2. AI-72249 Approval of "First Amendment" to contract C-17-148-05-16 with Dr. Justin Cerelli - Four Paws Animal Hospital to reflect increased fees/medications and replace the current Exhibit "B" with the revised Exhibit "B".
Open Forum
Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072 & 551.074 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending, potential and/or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorneyclient priviledge under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code. C. AI-72278 Duties & evaluation of Urban County Director D. AI-72313 Duties & evaluation of Community Service Agency Director
Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. AI-72281 Duties & evaluation of Urban County Director D. AI-72314 Duties & evaluation of Community Service Agency Director
20. A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation." B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295) 24. Adjourn