1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. General Operations: A. 73895 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 Mile 6 West Road-Outfall ''C'''', RFB No. HCDD1-20-005-02-05, including the re-advertisement of project in the event bids are rejected or no bids are received & project is still required. B. 73946 Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement No. C-HCDD1-19-082-01-14, with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc., as it relates to Professional Surveying Services On Call (on as needed basis) to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 projects (subject to Legal Review). Approved for negotiations by the HCDD1 Board of Directors on December 3, 2019 (AI# 73454). C. 73908 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) packet (including qualifications, requirements, and scope of services) as attached hereto for "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Pool of Professional Services" for the following; 1. Surveying Services - RFQ No. HCDD1-20-007-02-05 2. Professional Engineering Services - RFQ No. HCDD1-20-006-02-05 for selection of firms per project on an "as needed basis" through grading/scoring, ranking, negotiation protocol as established by the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Board of Directors. 6. 2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series: A. 73964 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by project engineer, L&G Engineering, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -"Mission Inlet Drainage Improvements Project (Section C & F -Balboa Estates Area Drainage Improvements)" -RFB No. HCDD1-20-002-02-05, including the re-advertising of project in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. B. 73957 Budget 300-J09 Drain 1. Approval of Certificate of Construction Completion from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-020-05-08 J09 Phase III Drain Improvement. 2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 11-Retainage in the amount of $132,577.47 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-020-05-08 J09 Phase III Drain Improvements. Engineer: Jose N. Saldivar, P.E. -HCDD1 (Previously Tedsi Infrastructure Group) PO#634761 7. General Fund: A. 73919 Requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 4 in the amount of $27,473.75 as submitted by Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., in relation to professional CMT Services for: "Trenton Drain Phase 3 -Drainage Improvements (Chnage Order)" through awarded Contract No. C-HCDD1-19-031-04-09 for "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -On Call Professional Construction Materials Testing Services" (Subject to Legal Review and compliance to HB1295) B. 73921 Requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 5 in the amount of $69,880.00 as submitted by Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., in relation to professional CMT Services for: "Trenton Drain Phase 3 -Drainage Improvements" through awarded Contract No. C-HCDD1-19-031-04-09 for "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -On Call Professional Construction Materials Testing Services" (Subject to Legal Review and compliance to HB1295) 8. Budget Amendments: A. 73976 Approval of Budget Amendments to fund awarded contracts for the 2018 Bond Referendum Projects in the amount of $930,512.02. 9. Right of Way Acquisitions: A. 73926 Discussion and Approval of Resolution recognizing the necessity of acquiring easements or rights of way or fee title i connection with the construction of La Joya Watershed Improvement Project - Penitas Basin in Hidalgo County, Texas and for the acquisition of said easements or rights of way or fee title by eminent domain or otherwise. 10. Closed Session: Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the following: A. Real Property (Tex. Gov't Code 551.072) B. Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074) C. Consultation with Attorney Regarding: a) Pending or Contemplated Litigation: b) a Settlement Offer: or c) 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 (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.071) 11. Open Session: A. Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition B. Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation 12. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
County Judge's Office: A. 73810 Presentation of Resolution in support of awarding the Congressional Medal of Honor to Cruz Yanez.
County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr.: A. 73933 Resolution honoring the Hidalgo County Clerk's Office for the 2019 Exemplary Five Star Service Award for Excellence in Vital Registration.
Budget & Management: A. 73978 Status update on Hidalgo County Wellness Program
1. 73954 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. 73953 Presentation of Fund Information Report B. 73948 Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Penitas tax year 2017 TIRZ payment, in the amount $89,136.52, respectively pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Penitas, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of Penitas. 3. 2019 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 73942 2019 - JP PCT 4/PL 2 (1100) B. 73938 2019 - Constable Pct. 3 (1100) C. 73892 2019 - Health & Human Services (1100) D. 73904 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100) E. 73808 2019 -Sheriff's Office (1100) F. 73835 2019 - Tax Office (1100) G. 73651 2019 - Pct 2 Parks (1100) H. 73827 2019 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200) I. 73830 2019 - Pct 2 Administration (1200) J. 73885 2019 - Pct.4 Emergency Srv. (1100) K. 73886 2019 - Pct.4 Road & Maint (1200) L. 73883 2019 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100) 4. 2019 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 73738 Pct. #1 (1355): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from program 049 to program 268, 269 and 271 in the amount of $138,926.00 to fund expenditures for M12N, Earling Rd. and M1E reconstruction projects. 5. 2020 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 73969 2020 - County Clerk (1237) B. 73861 2020 - Co Mech Shop (1200) C. 73888 2020 - Pct 2 Adm. (1200) D. 73856 2020 - Pct 2 CRC Alamo (1100) E. 73859 2020 - Pct 2 Sanitation (1100) F. 73857 2020 - Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility (1100) G. 73854 2020 - Pct 2 CRC San Juan (1100) H. 73862 2020 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200) I. 73853 2020 - Pct 2 Parks (1100) J. 73956 2020 - PCT1 R&B (1200) K. 73958 2020 - PCT1 PARKS (1100) L. 73959 2020 - PCT1 CRC (1100) M. 73950 2020 - PCT1 ADM (1200) N. 73944 2020 - PCT1 Sanitation (1100) O. 73852 2020 - Nuisance Abatement Division (1100) P. 73928 2020 - Executive Office (1100) Q. 73889 2020 - Planning Dept. (1100) R. 73937 2020 - Public Defender's (1100) S. 73936 2020 - IT Department (1100 C. W.) T. 73935 2020 - IT Department (1100 I. T.) U. 73914 2020 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) V. 73884 2020 - JP PCT 1/PL 2 (1100) W. 73949 2020 - Pct.4 ICA UT Health. (1100) X. 73901 2020 - Pct.4 Admin (1200) Y. 73906 2020 - District Clerk - (1100) Z. 73842 2020 - Human Resources (1100) AA. 73858 2020 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100) BB. 73867 2020 - Co Wide Admin (1100) CC. 73850 2020 - Safety Division (1100) DD. 73829 2020 - Purchasing (1100) EE. 73814 2020 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) FF. 73798 2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / IMM (1293) GG. 73823 2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / ELC (1293) HH. 73836 2020 - Health & Human Services (1100) II. 73878 2020 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100) JJ. 73879 2020 - Pct.4 Parks (1100) KK. 73880 2020 - Pct.4 Road & Maint (1200) 6. 2020 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 73947 SELF FUNDED WORKER'S COMP (2202): Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer within Worker's Comp from program (060) to program (065) in the total amount of $13,007.44. B. 73930 Public Defender (1100): Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm-Contingency into Public Defender in the amount of $3,000.00 to fund membership dues. C. 73849 Gen Fund-Appraisal Fees (1100): Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm-Contingency into Gen Fund-Appraisal Fees in the amount of $4,348.00 to fund related annual expenditures. E. 73943 2020 PCT4 CRC- Endowment (1100) Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from PCT4 CRC operating accounts to PCT 4 CRC- Endowment operating accounts in the amount of $6,560.00. 7. Planning Department: A. 73903 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) B. 73896 1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: Santa Cruz Gardens Unit No. 2 Subdivision lots 10 & 11 Blk. 35 (Pct. 4) (Ramseyer Road and Gwin Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” water line south of Ramseyer Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Ramseyer Road. b. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: Lakehurst Subdivision Tract #8 (Pct. 4) (Taylor Road and Mile 8 North Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” water line west of Taylor Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Taylor Road. 8. Pct. #4: A. 73882 Requesting approval for the RGV Food Bank Distribution to use the San Carlos Endowment Center Community/Cultural Rooms (including the parking lot area) at Precinct 4 on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 9am-11am. 9. Monthly Fee Reports: A. 73875 District Clerk Fee report for the month of December 2019 $342,814.87 B. 73831 District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2019 December 10. Executive Office: A. 73802 Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (1100): 1. Approval of payment to Tropical Texas Behavioral Health for FY 2020 county allocation of required local match in the amount of $1,117,202.00 for HHSC Contract #HHS000537200015 for MH & BH Services & Contract #HHS000659700001 for IDD Services, in accordance with Texas Health & Safety Code Section 534.066 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 2. Approval of payment to Tropical Texas Behavioral Health for FY 2020 county allocation match in the amount of $256,032.00 for psychiatric emergency crisis services - HHSC Contract #HHS000537200015-A06 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 11. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 73851 Constable Pct. 2 (1100): Requesting approval for annual 2020 JPCA Membership Dues for All Constable Employees in the amount of $725.00 (req #407444) with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. B. 73812 Health & Human Services: Approval of 2020 Texas Indigent Health Care Association membership dues in the total amount of $200.00, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. C. 73797 Tax Office: 1. Requesting approval to pay 2020 membership dues for Texas Association of Appraisal Districts (TAAD) in the amount of $150.00 for Eva Mireles (Req# 406649) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 2. Requesting approval to pay 2020 membership dues Texas School Assessors Association (TSAA) in the amount of $55.00 for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal, Jr - (Req# 406717) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 12. County Judge's Office: A. 73799 Resolution in honor of 332nd District Court Judge Mario E. Ramirez. 13. Budget & Management: A. 73873 Self-Insured (2202): Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of December 16-31, 2019 in the amount of $37,594.20 and requesting approval of wire transfer. B. 73872 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $868,224.37 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/19/19 to 01/01/20. 12/19-26/19 $535,131.67 12/27-31/19 $313,464.46 01/02-02/20 $ 19,628.24 TOTAL $868,224.37 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. C. 73894 Non-Agenda Transfers Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of June 1 through December 30, 2019. 14. 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. 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. 73960 Requesting approval to purchase the following heavy equipment through the County's membership/participation with TASB-Buyboard Cooperative under (Contract# 529-17 Exp. 05/31/20) subject to compliance with Form 1295. Requisition Vendor Model Amount 407929 Kubota Tractor Company L2501HST $26,597.23 407922 Kubota Tractor Company L2501HST $19,113.04 B. 73839 Authority to Advertise and approval of Procurement packet (i.e., Legal Notice, Specifications, Draft Contract, etc.,) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County for "Drug & Alcohol Testing for H.C. Employees" - RFB 2020-001-02-05-YZV including the re-advertising if/when applicable/necessay. C. 73952 "Restatement of Public Purpose" approved HCCC [12-30-19 C/AI#73740] for HC Pct. #1, specifically for the purchase of the following promotional items: pencils, pens, and Popsockets as these items will be useful to inform, relate progress, educate, and report information to our constituents on aspects of numerous projects, programs, and events. D. 73918 Approve "Restatement of Public Purpose" approved HCCC [12-30-19 C/AI#73740] for HC Pct. #1, specifically for the purchase of the following promotional items: emery boards, pencil bags, and 16oz. stadium cups as these items will be useful to inform, relate progress, educate, and report information to our constituents on aspects of numerous projects, programs, and events. E. 73845 Acceptance and approval of invoice #11327975 in the amount of $2,578.26 submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.: project FM 88 Project (5th St.- FM 1925) - WA#1, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures completed. F. 73972 PCT. #1 (1351): Requesting approval to pay invoice # 10045 in the amount of $4,788.50 for services rendered in connection with Tax Office Project - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC. G. 73846 PCT. #1 (1315): Acceptance and approval of invoice #11327956 in the amount of $21,166.58 submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Mile 6 Project (M11-SH107) - WA#1, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after auding procedures completed. H. 73847 PCT. #1: Acceptance and approval of invoice #11327959 in the amount of $49,528.63 submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.for Mile 10 Project (Mile 6-FM1015) - WA#1, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures completed. I. 73844 Acceptance and approval of the following invoices for FM 1015 Project as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures completed: Project PO Number Inv. Date Inv. Number Inv. Amount WA#1 785461 01/02/2020 11327957 $38,150.37 WA#2 793535 01/02/2020 11327958 $ 8,897.95 J. 73970 Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 1 in connection with Contract No. C-17-324-07-17 and GMP Amendment No. 2 with Erickson Construction, LLC for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project as recommended by project engineer B2Z Engineering, LLC, and subject to compliance with HB1295 when/if applicable. K. 73961 Approval of Application for Payment No. 10 in the amount of $99,556.70 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project - Phase II submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-18-199-02-12 and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E. L. 73913 Approval of Application for Payment No. 32 in the amount of $62,494.71 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. M. 73940 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoice listed below submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Detention Barracks Project (WA#2): Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO# 01/02/2020 20200 $1,193.87 803340 N. 73899 Approval of Application for Payment No. One (1) in the amount of $251,444.76 for the Pct 2 Dicker Road Project submitted by the contractor, 2GS, LLC through Contract C-19-017-11-05 and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E. O. 73860 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects: Project Name Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO# Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project 01/02/20 20196 $ 7,677.86 767363 Military Highway Extension Project 01/02/20 20197 $31,890.23 770537 N. San Juan Park Swimming Pool Project 01/02/20 20198 $ 639.81 782815 Regional Linear Park Project-Phase II 01/02/20 20199 $37,551.74 790326 Valle Alto Park Youth Facility Project 01/02/20 20201 $16,312.46 792886 Dicker Road Project 01/02/20 20202 $21,400.16 803856 P. 73874 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects: Project Name Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO# Regional Linear Park Project (WA#6) 01/02/20 11327950 $ 896.28 745253 Regional Linear Park Project (WA#8) 01/02/20 11327951 $ 5,893.25 759102 Dicker Road Project 01/02/20 11327970 $ 4,983.79 778854 Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#1) 01/02/20 11327978 $ 2,563.81 732294 Eldora Road Project 01/02/20 11327979 $ 2,081.38 732796 Nolana Loop Project 01/02/20 11327980 $38,400.00 760468 Q. 73837 Executive Office - Traffic Engineering: Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at RGV-MPO Policy & TAC Committee Meetings with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor: Vendor Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO# L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. 1/02/20 11327948 $12,577.44 807672 R. 73841 Requesting approval of claim for the vendor identified below, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after reviewing and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor as product was ordered, picked up and used (through an existing Purchase Order #772422) after the expiration of the contract: Vendor Invoice Date Amount Frontera Materials Inc. 218-12397 9-20-18 $762.57 Frontera Materials Inc. 218-12487 9-26-18 $ 98.50 S. 73819 Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted/project engineer L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.: Invoice No. Date Project PO No. Amount 11327966 1-2-20 FM 676 (Mile 5) WA #2 806793 $ 53,900.00 11327965 1-2-20 Mile 3 Project WA #4 771660 $ 15,450.00 11327964 1-2-20 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #4 779844 $ 1,512.00 11327963 1-2-20 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #3 772303 $ 1,008.00 11327961 1-2-20 Liberty Rd. Project WA #3 735526 $ 18,415.20 11327952 1-2-20 FM 681 Project 625224 $ 441.51 11327953 1-2-20 FM 681 Project FM 2221/FM 492 625225 $ 288.68 11327977 1-2-20 Veterans Blvd. WA #3 772041 $ 29,700.00 T. 73821 Acceptance and approval of invoice as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. for professional engineering services under WA #4 Contract# C-18-142-05-08 for "Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Bus Barn", through the current (On-Call) Agreement.(PO#800977). Invoice # Amount 10031802 $1,895.50 U. 73824 Requesting approval of invoice #40084 under Work Authorization #7 in the amount of $905.88 under "on call" agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC (C-17-243-09-05) for "engineering services" to provide "Preliminary Design and Construction Phase Services for the County Service Facility", located in Hidalgo County Precinct 4. V. 73833 Approval of the following invoice (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted project engineer; B2Z Engineering. Invoice No. Project Total Date P.O. 40083 Memorial Park Construction Phase Services $1,415.61 1/2/2020 767241 W. 73815 Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted project engineer; L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. Invoice No. Invoice Date Project Invoice Amount P.O. Number 11327976 01/02/2020 Mile 5 WA#2 Taylor to Ware Rd. $33,640.75 808447 11327968 01/02/2020 FM1925 (Phase II) FM907 East to East SH68 $4,750.00 703928 11327969 01/02/2020 FM1925 WA#3 Alamo Rd. to Sharp Rd. $ 16,776.00 785987 11327973 01/02/2020 FM1925 WA#2 10th to McColl $ 12,889.60 785986 11327971 01/02/2020 FM1925 WA#1 1,500ft W of FM2220 to 10th St. $ 25,280.01 739761 11327962 01/02/2020 FM2220 Ware Rd. FM676 to FM1925 $ 8,220.00 728311 11327972 01/02/2020 FM1925 (10th to McColl) $10,347.89 725312 11327954 01/02/2020 10th St Extension Project $ 6,325.76 700265 X. 73902 Approval of the addition of fuel cards/users including, but not limited to, the following: 1. Hidalgo County County Judges Office- EL- fuel cards. 2. Hidalgo County Facilities Management - Fuel Card Users 3. Hidalgo County Executive Office - El fuel card/user
2020 Interdepartmental transfers: D. 73898 Pct.4 CRC Endowment (1100): Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 CRC (program 077) to Pct.4 CRC Endowment (program 186) in the amount of $6,550.00 to fund services that have moved to Pct.4 CRC Endowment.
District Attorney's Office: A. 73939 DA's Office - Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) (1281): 1. Requesting approval to apply for the FY2020 Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness (Short Title: Assisted Outpatient Treatment [AOT]). 2. Requesting approval authorizing the County Judge to be the Authorized Representative/Official. 3. Requesting approval for County Judge to sign required documents.
HIDTA - Task Force: A. 73868 HIDTA CCP 59 Fund 1251 Clarification on AI-68424 approved on 01/15/19 to include approval to pay straight time instead of banking extra-duty hours from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, for Deputies assigned to the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office HIDTA Task Force from the following departments: Constable PCT. 3, Constable PCT 4, and Sheriff's Office. B. 73890 HIDTA CCP 59 (1251): 1. Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds for the HIDTA CCP 59 Asset Forfeiture Fund Budget. 2. Authorization and approval to pay overtime for hours worked over 80 hours per pay period and to pay straight time instead of banking extra duty hours from January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020 to deputies assigned to the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office HIDTA Task Force from the following departments: Constable Pct. 3, Constable Pct. 4, & Sheriff's Office C. 73800 District Attorney Federal Sharing US Treasury Fund (1252)/District Attorney Federal Sharing US Department of Justice Fund (1256): 1. Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds for the District Attorney Federal Sharing U.S. Treasury Fund Budget (1252). 2. Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds for the District Attorney Federal Sharing U.S. Department of Justice Budget (1256). 3. Authorization and approval for the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office HIDTA Task agents to be paid instead of banking extra-duty hours from January 01, 2020 - December 31, 2020 (1252 & 1256).
Emergency Management: A. 73966 Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint the following individuals as volunteers under the Hidalgo County Office of Emergency Management for the period of January 14, 2020 to December 31, 2020. David Alberto Champion Miguel Guerra Jesus Diaz
Sheriff's Office: A. 73932 Requesting approval to submit the attached credit application document required by Dean Dairy Holdings DBA Oak Farms Dairy including authority for Hidalgo County Sheriff to execute document. B. 73897 Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program (1284): 1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2021 Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program (VAWA) Program with the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division. 2. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign the required documentation under eGrants as authorized official.
Constable Pct. #2: A. 73840 Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint David S. Alanis as Deputy Constable by Constable Martin N. Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011. B. 73905 Requesting authorization and approval to purchase promotional items under "Public Purpose" (pursuant to Texas Constitution, Art 3, Section 52) but not limited to: table cloths, banners, pens, pencils and etc items. These items will be used to inform, relate progress, educate and report important information to our constituents on aspects of numerous projects, program and events.
Constable Pct. #4: A. 73962 Requesting declaration of public purpose pursuant to the Tex. Const. Art. 3 Sec. 52 for the purchase of promotional items to include but not limited to: pens, pencils, notepad with pen, cinch/drawstring bags, cups/mugs, badge stickers, letter openers, lanyards, stress balls, silicone phone wallets, keyring flashlights, fiber cloth and etc. These items will be used to inform, relate progress, educate and report information to our constituents on aspects dealing with public safety, education and events. All promotional items and supplies acquired will be through the County requisition and purchase order procedures with proper and available funding for said expenditures. B. 73887 Presentation and discussion of the 2019 Racial Profiling Report as presented by Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 Department in accordance with Article 2.133 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures.
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. 73834 1. Approval of Revised purchase and sale agreement of certain real property located in Original Townsite of Edinburg & West Meadows an addition to the City of Edinburg. 2. Requesting authority for County Treasurer to issue earnest money check to Edwards Abstract & Title company in the amount of $1,000 after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. C. 73037 Approval of 2020 Library Interlocal Agreements between Hidalgo County and the following cities: Alamo, Donna, Edinburg, Elsa, Hidalgo, La Joya, McAllen, Mercedes, Mission, Penitas, Pharr, San Juan and Weslaco D. 73655 Approval of 2020 Museum Funding Agreement between County of Hidalgo and Museum of South Texas History in the amount of $460,000.00 E. 73656 Approval of 2020 Museum Funding Agreement between County of Hidalgo and the Donna Hooks Fletcher Museum in the amount of $10,000.00 F. 73657 Approval of 2020 Museum Funding Agreement between County of Hidalgo and the Mission Historical Museum in the amount of $10,000.00 G. 73801 Pursuant to Article §81.005(a) (Terms of the Court Meeting) of the Texas Local Government Code, consideration and entering of an Order into the minutes the designation of the day of the week and week of the month of Hidalgo County Commissioners Court Regular Term Meeting Tex. Loc Gov. Code ORDER OF THE COURT: HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Week of the Month: ________ Day of the Week: __________ Time of the Day: __________ for the calendar year of 2020
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. 73955 Pct. 1 Parks (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period 01/20/2020 as follows: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Current Grade & Step Requested Position Title Requested Grade & Step Reclassification 121-013 0030 Crew Leader II G09/S04 Supervisor II G11/S03 C. 73941 Criminal District Attorney (1100): Approval to award discretionary step 3 to employee hired under slot no. 080-002-0036, Assistant District Attorney II after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval. D. 73931 370th District Court (1100): Approval to award discretionary step 2 to employee no. 105724, Assistant Court Coordinator (DC) after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective next full pay period 01/20/2020. E. 73893 Planning Department (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 01/20/2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Current Grade Proposed Position Title Propsed Grade Title Change 210-001 0025 Engineering Technician I 08 Administrative Assistant III 08 F. 73803 Justice of the Peace Pct. 4/ Pl. 2 (1100): 1. Approval to create one (1) temporary full-time position for 26 weeks beginning 01/01/2020 and ending 06/30/2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Create 068-001 T015 Clerk II 03 2. Approval for employee no. 235997 to continue employment in Clerk II slot, effective 01/01/2020. G. 73822 Sheriff CCP 59 (1227) / Jail (1100): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 01/20/2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Delete 280-005 0004 Deputy Sheriff 06 Delete 280-002 0445 Licensed Vocational Nurse III 13 Delete 280-002 0446 Registered Nurse II 13 Create 280-002 0480 Licensed Vocational Nurse IV 14 Create 280-002 0481 Registered Nurse IV 17
Urban County: A. 73863 1. Approval of a resolution for designation of authorized signatories regarding the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Disaster Recovery Program Housing Project Contract – GLO Contract No. 18-419-000-B128. 2. Authorize Hidalgo County Judge and others to sign any and all documents regarding GLO funds. B. 73870 1. Urban County Program is requesting County Commissioner’s Court approval of the following Civil Rights requirements for the Texas Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (TxCDBG-DR) 2015 Floods and Storms Grant administered under the Texas General Land Office’s Community Development and Revitalization (GLO-CDR) program, CDBG-DR Contract No. 18-419-000-B128: a.) Section 3 Local Opportunity Plan; b.) Excessive Force Policy; c.) Section 504 Policy against Discrimination based on Handicap and Grievance Procedures; d.) Fair Housing Policy; and e.) Code of Conduct. 2. Consideration and approval of Resolution regarding Civil Rights for the TxCDGBG-DR 2015 Floods and Storms Grant under the GLO-CDR program, CDBG-DR Contract No. 18-419-000-B128. 3. Consideration and approval to authorize the County Judge to sign any and all contractual documents associated with the aforementioned policies/procedures/resolution as required by the GLO. C. 73865 1. Urban County Program (UCP) is requesting Commissioner’s Court consideration and approval to appoint the UCP Executive Director as the Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Section 504 Standards Officer to ensure compliance for the following: Nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Texas General Land Office (GLO) regulation implementing Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Section 504 Standards Officer for the GLO/CDBG-DR Contract No. 18-419-000-B128. 2. UCP is requesting Commissioner’s Court consideration and approval to appoint the UCP Executive Director as the Section 3 Coordinator to ensure compliance for the following: GLO regulations implementing Section 3 requirements for the GLO/CDBG-DR Contract D. 73848 1. Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if applicable, the Urban County Program on behalf of the City of Edcouch is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for professional engineering services with CSJ Group, in the total amount of $53,766.00 utilizing CDBG FY 30, 31 and 32 (2017, 2018, & 2019) Street Improvement funds. 2. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1- City of Edcouch Street Improvements Project in the amount of $53,766.00. E. 73877 Approval of land acquisition of Parcel #10 for the 2015 Flood Grant/ Trenton Drain Phase II and III (GLO 18-271-000-A923). F. 73929 Approval of land acquisition of Parcel #8 for the 2015 Flood Grant/ Trenton Drain Phase II and III (GLO 18-271-000-A923).
Health & Human Services Department: A. 73866 1. Requesting approval to accept the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Grant Contract #HHS000486400001, Amendment No. 1 and to have County Judge sign the Amendment. The purpose of the Amendment is to add $188,303.00 for FY 20 and $793,864.00 for FY 21 and to extend the contract to 08/31/2021. 2. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $188,303.00 for FY 20 and $793,864.00 for FY 21 and to appropriate the same and the appropriation of $121,112.00 in local match funds. TB Control Program income: 3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $17,000.00 for the TB Control program income and appropriation of the same. B. 73779 Requesting approval to submit renewal grant application and budget for the Immunization program for Fiscal Year 2021. The award amount is $649,320.00 and the program period will be in effect from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021. C. 73753 1. Requesting approval to accept the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant Contract #537-18-0176-00001, Amendment No. 04 and to have County Judge sign the Amendment. The purpose of the Amendment is to add $12,632.00 in grant funds. 2. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenue in the amount of $12,632.00 and to appropriate the same and the appropriation of $1,263.00 in local match funds. D. 73758 1. Requesting approval to accept the Zika Healthcare Services Grant Contract #HHS000059600001, Amendment No. 3 and to have County Judge sign the Amendment. The purpose of the Amendment is to add $309,471.00 in grant funds and to extend the contract to 06/30/2021. 2. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $309,471.00 and to appropriate the same.
Community Service Agency: A. 73818 Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) contract #61200003225 in the amount of $235,388.00 with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for program year 2020 with authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents. B. 73817 Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) contract #58200003156 in the amount of $5,441,211.00 with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for program year 2020 with authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents.
Auditor's Office: A. 73869 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Auditor's Office to conduct an audit of the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report prepared by the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, HIDTA, Constable Precinct 1, Constable Precinct 2, Constable Precinct 3, Constable Precinct 4, Constable Precinct 5, and Hidalgo County Fire Marshal for fiscal year 2019 pursuant to the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report requirements
Planning Department: A. 73923 PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMIT Applicant: Izaguirre Real Estate Holdings Legal Description: 18.724 acres out of lot 46-4 West Addition to Sharyland Subdivision (Proposed Eduardos No. 18 Subdivision) (Pct. 3) (Trosper Road and Mile 6 North Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing sanitary sewer manhole northeast corner of Mile 6 North Road and Trosper Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 6” PVC Force main sanitary sewer line extension approximately ¼ mile south of the proposed development along the west ROW line of Trosper Road crossing east via open cut and connecting to the existing sewer manhole.
Budget & Management: A. 73978 Status update on Hidalgo County Wellness Program B. 73855 Presentation and discussion on the Aetna/Vera Clinic Proposal. C. 73916 Various Departments: Approval of changes to the 2020 Salary Schedule as listed on Exhibit A. D. 73924 Health Clinics (1100) / PHEP GRANT (1293): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 12/23/2019 and calendar year 2020: ACTION DEPT/PRG. SLOT # POSITION TITLE CURRENT GRADE & STEP/ALLOWANCE PROPOSED GRADE & STEP/ALLOWANCE Create Allowance Slot to Provide Longevity 340-013 0021 Public Health Specialist I G09/S01 G09/S01 340-003 A167 $0.00 $300.00 E. 73915 PCT4 Rd Maint / ADM (1200) 1. Approval of the following change in funding source actions effective 01/06/2020: FROM TO Dept/PRG Slot Position Title G/S Dept/Prg Slot Position Title G/S 124-007 0059 Chief Administrator G20S04 124-005 0001 Chief Administrator G20S04 124-007 0101 Assistant Chief Administrator II G19S03 124-005 0002 Assistant Chief Administrator II G19S03 124-007 0091 Director of Administration G17S01 124-005 0003 Director of Administration G17S01 124-007 0085 Budget Manager I G15S02 124-005 0004 Budget Manager I G15S02 124-007 0090 Executive Assistant II G13S01 124-005 0005 Executive Assistant II G13S01 124-007 0004 Accounts Payable Specialist III G10S01 124-005 0006 Accounts Payable Specialist III G10S01 124-007 0064 Administrative Assistant IV G10S11 124-005 0007 Administrative Assistant IV G10S11 124-007 0015 Clerk IV G07S01 124-005 0008 Clerk IV G07S01 124-007 0055 Accounts Payable Specialist I G06S01 124-005 0009 Accounts Payable Specialist I G06S01 124-007 0074 Clerk III G05S01 124-005 0010 Clerk III G05S01 124-007 0088 Clerk III G05S01 124-005 0011 Clerk III G05S01 124-007 0089 Clerk III G05S01 124-005 0012 Clerk III G05S01 2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer. F. 73934 PCT 4 CRC/ CRC-Endowment (1100) 1. Approval of the following change in funding source actions effective 01/06/2020: From To Dept/Prg Slot Position Title G/S Dept/Prg Slot Position Title G/S 124-077 0001 Supervisor II G11S01 124-186 0001 Supervisor II G11S01 124-077 0005 Accounts Payable Specialist II G08S01 124-186 0002 Accounts Payable Specialist II G08S01 124-077 0006 Clerk III G05S01 124-186 0003 Clerk III G05S012. Approval of interdepartmental transfer. G. Budget Appropriations: 1. 73968 Courthouse Security Fund (1241): Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds for the Courthouse Security (1241) in the amount of $800.00 to fund anticipated expenditures. 2. 73813 Approval to undesignate funds in 2020 for expenditures related to the following program(s) and appropriation of the same: Program# Program Amount 240-005 1115 Waiver $2,081,868.00 125-035 New Courthouse $1,891,451.00 200-002 IT Countywide $600,000.00 115-002 Co Wide Adm $4,000,000.00 3. 73832 Pct. 4 Drainage Improvement Project (1200): Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by County Auditor in the amount of $140,218.87 from the Pct. 4 Drainage Improvement Project Reimbursement and appropriation of the same. 4. 73917 Economic Development (1100): Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds into Economic Development (110-081) in the amount of $759,505.00.
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). A. Hidalgo County 1. 73971 Approval to terminate current agreements with AFP Alarm and Detection, LP, for the Fire Alarm Monitoring Services at the Court House Annex III. 2. 73951 Discussion, consideration and/or action authorizing Mr. Valde Guerra, HC Exec. Officer to sign documents related to any necessary changes additions/deletions/corrections for service related issues with electric power provider Gexa Energy, LP. B. HIDTA: 1. 73807 Requesting Commissioners Court's approval, pursuant to Article 3, Section 52(a) of the Texas Constitution, to purchase promotional items to include journals/ notebooks, drawstring backpacks, plastic bottles, ceramic mugs, magnets, pencils, tent(s), lapel pins, lanyards, banners, table covers, plastic bags, customized picture/ article frames, recognition plaques, banners, presentation folders, flyers, instructional & informational booklets/ pamphlets/ brochures, challenge coin boxes and spin wheel(s) for the period period of 01/01/2020 - 12/31/20. The HIDTA Task Force Office participates in and conducts, throughout the year, numerous conferences, meetings, career days, career fairs, awareness events, trainings, instructional workshops, various committee meetings and orientations that focus on the criminal justice system as well as careers in those fields. C. Executive Office: 1. 73816 Nuisance Abatement: Request authorization and approval to purchase promotional items under "Public Purpose" pursuant to Texas Constitution Article 3, Section 52(a) D. County Clerk: 1. 73963 Requesting authority to enter into a 24 month Software as a Service agreement for Robotic Processing Automation to include implementation, software, and management with Lanshore, LLC for an annual total of $21,408.00 under open market. Subject to Legal's approval. E. District Attorney: 1. 73806 Requesting Commissioners Court's approval, pursuant to Article 3, Section 52(a) of the Texas Constitution, to purchase promotional items to include journals/ notebooks, drawstring backpacks, plastic bottles, ceramic mugs, magnets, pencils, tent(s), lapel pins, lanyards, banners, table covers, plastic bags, customized picture/ article frames, recognition plaques, banners, presentation folders, flyers, instructional & informational booklets/ pamphlets/ brochures, challenge coin boxes and spin wheel(s) for the period period of 01/01/2020 - 12/31/20. The District Attorney's Office participates in and conducts, throughout the year, numerous conferences, meetings, career days, career fairs, health fairs, awareness events, trainings, instructional workshops, various committee meetings and orientations that focus on the criminal justice system and victims’ services as well as careers in those fields. F. Pct. 1 1. 73838 a. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of Prof. Engineering Services, Contract No. C-19-231-01-14 for Inspection, Material Testing and Construction Management for the “Mile 6 Road Project (From Mile 8 to Mile 11) in Hidalgo County Precinct #1 with SAMES, Inc.”; b. Requesting approval of Work Authorization #1 with SAMES, Inc. contract # C-19-231-01-14, for the “Mile 6 Road Project (From Mile 8 to Mile 11 in Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1. 2. 73864 a. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of professional engineering services Contract No. C-20-064-01-14 with J&R Engineering, LLC for the Mile 1 East Reconstruction Project (within Pct. #1); b. Requesting approval of Work Authorization #1 with J&R Engineering, LLC, contract # C-20-064-01-14, for the Mile 1 East reconstruction project within precinct 1. 3. 73685 Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 in the amount of $88,926.00 as it relates to Professional Engineering Services for General Management, Coordination, and Construction Oversight Services for Mile 12 North Road and Earling Road for Precinct 1 (C-19-257-09-24) with Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC. G. Pct. 2 1. 73726 Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for GMP I, reflecting the date of August 28, 2019, submitted by Erickson Construction, LLC, awarded contractor for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project, and as certified by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering under Contract No. C-17-324-07-17. 2. 73965 Acceptance and approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1, through Contract No. C-19-016-08-13 with B2Z Engineering, for the Pct 2, Dicker Road Project. 3. 73974 Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (estimated cost of $39,955.14) as submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering to provide design, construction management, and inspection of the closed circuit television cameras and call stations for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project Phase II through Contract No. C-18-306-02-12. H. Pct. 4 1. 73891 Pursuant to Texas Constitution, Article 3, Sect. 52, requesting acceptance and approval of "Public Purpose Declaration" for Fiscal Year 2020 to include the purchase through [the Requisition and Purchase Order protocol of Hidalgo County] of miscellaneous items with the affixing of any applicable identifying Precinct 4 Logos [i.e. printed materials, supplies and other related items as needed] which assist in the Precinct's efforts in disseminating information of road conditions, closures, paving and drainage improvements, educational and health awareness, public safety services and programs affecting the community including, but not limited to the following: A. Ribbon Cutting/Ground breaking Events; B. Precinct Project Updates and Expos; C. CRC a/k/a Endowment Center (Sunflower Road) -Numerous Events; D. Employee/Public Recognition Plaques; E. Pictures, Displays, Frames, Banners, Tables Cloth Covers/Skirts and other related items. 2. 73820 Approval to rescind action taken by CC on 12/30/19 (AI73770) for Work Authorization #1 - MEG Engineers for Construction Management, Material and Geo-Technical Testing Services for Linn - San Manuel Veterans Park Project as the WA was placed on CC prior to review/approval by precinct. I. IT Department 1. 73825 Approval of Change Order #6 from Noble Texas Builders [with no cost impact] project #2019-027-an increase/extension of 14 construction days due to a delay by County [IT Dept.- final inspection by the Fire Marshal] and thus reflecting a new completion date of 01.08.20 in connection with the renovation of the Network Operations Center including authority for County Judge or CC member to execute document.
Open Forum
23. Closed Session: Commissioners' Court 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. Private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending, potential and/or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorney-client priviledge under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code. C. 73909 FTC v A-1 Janitorial Sup Corp Refund Acct 24. 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)
Executive Office: B. 73834 1. Approval of Revised purchase and sale agreement of certain real property located in Original Townsite of Edinburg & West Meadows an addition to the City of Edinburg. 2. Requesting authority for County Treasurer to issue earnest money check to Edwards Abstract & Title company in the amount of $1,000 after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. G. 73801 Pursuant to Article §81.005(a) (Terms of the Court Meeting) of the Texas Local Government Code, consideration and entering of an Order into the minutes the designation of the day of the week and week of the month of Hidalgo County Commissioners Court Regular Term Meeting Tex. Loc Gov. Code ORDER OF THE COURT: HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Week of the Month: ________ Day of the Week: __________ Time of the Day: __________ for the calendar year of 2020
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)
25. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation 28. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Prayer 3. Open Forum 4. Approval of Consent Agenda 5. General Operations: A. 73895 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 Mile 6 West Road-Outfall ''C'''', RFB No. HCDD1-20-005-02-05, including the re-advertisement of project in the event bids are rejected or no bids are received & project is still required. B. 73946 Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement No. C-HCDD1-19-082-01-14, with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc., as it relates to Professional Surveying Services On Call (on as needed basis) to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 projects (subject to Legal Review). Approved for negotiations by the HCDD1 Board of Directors on December 3, 2019 (AI# 73454). C. 73908 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) packet (including qualifications, requirements, and scope of services) as attached hereto for "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Pool of Professional Services" for the following; 1. Surveying Services - RFQ No. HCDD1-20-007-02-05 2. Professional Engineering Services - RFQ No. HCDD1-20-006-02-05 for selection of firms per project on an "as needed basis" through grading/scoring, ranking, negotiation protocol as established by the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Board of Directors. 6. 2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series: A. 73964 Requesting authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by project engineer, L&G Engineering, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -"Mission Inlet Drainage Improvements Project (Section C & F -Balboa Estates Area Drainage Improvements)" -RFB No. HCDD1-20-002-02-05, including the re-advertising of project in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. B. 73957 Budget 300-J09 Drain 1. Approval of Certificate of Construction Completion from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-020-05-08 J09 Phase III Drain Improvement. 2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 11-Retainage in the amount of $132,577.47 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-020-05-08 J09 Phase III Drain Improvements. Engineer: Jose N. Saldivar, P.E. -HCDD1 (Previously Tedsi Infrastructure Group) PO#634761 7. General Fund: A. 73919 Requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 4 in the amount of $27,473.75 as submitted by Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., in relation to professional CMT Services for: "Trenton Drain Phase 3 -Drainage Improvements (Chnage Order)" through awarded Contract No. C-HCDD1-19-031-04-09 for "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -On Call Professional Construction Materials Testing Services" (Subject to Legal Review and compliance to HB1295) B. 73921 Requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 5 in the amount of $69,880.00 as submitted by Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., in relation to professional CMT Services for: "Trenton Drain Phase 3 -Drainage Improvements" through awarded Contract No. C-HCDD1-19-031-04-09 for "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -On Call Professional Construction Materials Testing Services" (Subject to Legal Review and compliance to HB1295) 8. Budget Amendments: A. 73976 Approval of Budget Amendments to fund awarded contracts for the 2018 Bond Referendum Projects in the amount of $930,512.02. 9. Right of Way Acquisitions: A. 73926 Discussion and Approval of Resolution recognizing the necessity of acquiring easements or rights of way or fee title i connection with the construction of La Joya Watershed Improvement Project - Penitas Basin in Hidalgo County, Texas and for the acquisition of said easements or rights of way or fee title by eminent domain or otherwise. 10. Closed Session: Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the following: A. Real Property (Tex. Gov't Code 551.072) B. Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074) C. Consultation with Attorney Regarding: a) Pending or Contemplated Litigation: b) a Settlement Offer: or c) 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 (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.071) 11. Open Session: A. Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition B. Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation 12. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
County Judge's Office: A. 73810 Presentation of Resolution in support of awarding the Congressional Medal of Honor to Cruz Yanez.
County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr.: A. 73933 Resolution honoring the Hidalgo County Clerk's Office for the 2019 Exemplary Five Star Service Award for Excellence in Vital Registration.
Budget & Management: A. 73978 Status update on Hidalgo County Wellness Program
1. 73954 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. 73953 Presentation of Fund Information Report B. 73948 Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Penitas tax year 2017 TIRZ payment, in the amount $89,136.52, respectively pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Penitas, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of Penitas. 3. 2019 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 73942 2019 - JP PCT 4/PL 2 (1100) B. 73938 2019 - Constable Pct. 3 (1100) C. 73892 2019 - Health & Human Services (1100) D. 73904 2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100) E. 73808 2019 -Sheriff's Office (1100) F. 73835 2019 - Tax Office (1100) G. 73651 2019 - Pct 2 Parks (1100) H. 73827 2019 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200) I. 73830 2019 - Pct 2 Administration (1200) J. 73885 2019 - Pct.4 Emergency Srv. (1100) K. 73886 2019 - Pct.4 Road & Maint (1200) L. 73883 2019 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100) 4. 2019 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 73738 Pct. #1 (1355): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from program 049 to program 268, 269 and 271 in the amount of $138,926.00 to fund expenditures for M12N, Earling Rd. and M1E reconstruction projects. 5. 2020 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 73969 2020 - County Clerk (1237) B. 73861 2020 - Co Mech Shop (1200) C. 73888 2020 - Pct 2 Adm. (1200) D. 73856 2020 - Pct 2 CRC Alamo (1100) E. 73859 2020 - Pct 2 Sanitation (1100) F. 73857 2020 - Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility (1100) G. 73854 2020 - Pct 2 CRC San Juan (1100) H. 73862 2020 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200) I. 73853 2020 - Pct 2 Parks (1100) J. 73956 2020 - PCT1 R&B (1200) K. 73958 2020 - PCT1 PARKS (1100) L. 73959 2020 - PCT1 CRC (1100) M. 73950 2020 - PCT1 ADM (1200) N. 73944 2020 - PCT1 Sanitation (1100) O. 73852 2020 - Nuisance Abatement Division (1100) P. 73928 2020 - Executive Office (1100) Q. 73889 2020 - Planning Dept. (1100) R. 73937 2020 - Public Defender's (1100) S. 73936 2020 - IT Department (1100 C. W.) T. 73935 2020 - IT Department (1100 I. T.) U. 73914 2020 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) V. 73884 2020 - JP PCT 1/PL 2 (1100) W. 73949 2020 - Pct.4 ICA UT Health. (1100) X. 73901 2020 - Pct.4 Admin (1200) Y. 73906 2020 - District Clerk - (1100) Z. 73842 2020 - Human Resources (1100) AA. 73858 2020 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100) BB. 73867 2020 - Co Wide Admin (1100) CC. 73850 2020 - Safety Division (1100) DD. 73829 2020 - Purchasing (1100) EE. 73814 2020 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100) FF. 73798 2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / IMM (1293) GG. 73823 2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / ELC (1293) HH. 73836 2020 - Health & Human Services (1100) II. 73878 2020 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100) JJ. 73879 2020 - Pct.4 Parks (1100) KK. 73880 2020 - Pct.4 Road & Maint (1200) 6. 2020 Interdepartmental transfers: A. 73947 SELF FUNDED WORKER'S COMP (2202): Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer within Worker's Comp from program (060) to program (065) in the total amount of $13,007.44. B. 73930 Public Defender (1100): Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm-Contingency into Public Defender in the amount of $3,000.00 to fund membership dues. C. 73849 Gen Fund-Appraisal Fees (1100): Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm-Contingency into Gen Fund-Appraisal Fees in the amount of $4,348.00 to fund related annual expenditures. E. 73943 2020 PCT4 CRC- Endowment (1100) Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from PCT4 CRC operating accounts to PCT 4 CRC- Endowment operating accounts in the amount of $6,560.00. 7. Planning Department: A. 73903 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) B. 73896 1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: Santa Cruz Gardens Unit No. 2 Subdivision lots 10 & 11 Blk. 35 (Pct. 4) (Ramseyer Road and Gwin Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” water line south of Ramseyer Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Ramseyer Road. b. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation Legal Description: Lakehurst Subdivision Tract #8 (Pct. 4) (Taylor Road and Mile 8 North Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” water line west of Taylor Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Taylor Road. 8. Pct. #4: A. 73882 Requesting approval for the RGV Food Bank Distribution to use the San Carlos Endowment Center Community/Cultural Rooms (including the parking lot area) at Precinct 4 on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 9am-11am. 9. Monthly Fee Reports: A. 73875 District Clerk Fee report for the month of December 2019 $342,814.87 B. 73831 District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2019 December 10. Executive Office: A. 73802 Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (1100): 1. Approval of payment to Tropical Texas Behavioral Health for FY 2020 county allocation of required local match in the amount of $1,117,202.00 for HHSC Contract #HHS000537200015 for MH & BH Services & Contract #HHS000659700001 for IDD Services, in accordance with Texas Health & Safety Code Section 534.066 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 2. Approval of payment to Tropical Texas Behavioral Health for FY 2020 county allocation match in the amount of $256,032.00 for psychiatric emergency crisis services - HHSC Contract #HHS000537200015-A06 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 11. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 73851 Constable Pct. 2 (1100): Requesting approval for annual 2020 JPCA Membership Dues for All Constable Employees in the amount of $725.00 (req #407444) with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. B. 73812 Health & Human Services: Approval of 2020 Texas Indigent Health Care Association membership dues in the total amount of $200.00, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. C. 73797 Tax Office: 1. Requesting approval to pay 2020 membership dues for Texas Association of Appraisal Districts (TAAD) in the amount of $150.00 for Eva Mireles (Req# 406649) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 2. Requesting approval to pay 2020 membership dues Texas School Assessors Association (TSAA) in the amount of $55.00 for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal, Jr - (Req# 406717) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 12. County Judge's Office: A. 73799 Resolution in honor of 332nd District Court Judge Mario E. Ramirez. 13. Budget & Management: A. 73873 Self-Insured (2202): Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of December 16-31, 2019 in the amount of $37,594.20 and requesting approval of wire transfer. B. 73872 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $868,224.37 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/19/19 to 01/01/20. 12/19-26/19 $535,131.67 12/27-31/19 $313,464.46 01/02-02/20 $ 19,628.24 TOTAL $868,224.37 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. C. 73894 Non-Agenda Transfers Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of June 1 through December 30, 2019. 14. 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. 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. 73960 Requesting approval to purchase the following heavy equipment through the County's membership/participation with TASB-Buyboard Cooperative under (Contract# 529-17 Exp. 05/31/20) subject to compliance with Form 1295. Requisition Vendor Model Amount 407929 Kubota Tractor Company L2501HST $26,597.23 407922 Kubota Tractor Company L2501HST $19,113.04 B. 73839 Authority to Advertise and approval of Procurement packet (i.e., Legal Notice, Specifications, Draft Contract, etc.,) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County for "Drug & Alcohol Testing for H.C. Employees" - RFB 2020-001-02-05-YZV including the re-advertising if/when applicable/necessay. C. 73952 "Restatement of Public Purpose" approved HCCC [12-30-19 C/AI#73740] for HC Pct. #1, specifically for the purchase of the following promotional items: pencils, pens, and Popsockets as these items will be useful to inform, relate progress, educate, and report information to our constituents on aspects of numerous projects, programs, and events. D. 73918 Approve "Restatement of Public Purpose" approved HCCC [12-30-19 C/AI#73740] for HC Pct. #1, specifically for the purchase of the following promotional items: emery boards, pencil bags, and 16oz. stadium cups as these items will be useful to inform, relate progress, educate, and report information to our constituents on aspects of numerous projects, programs, and events. E. 73845 Acceptance and approval of invoice #11327975 in the amount of $2,578.26 submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.: project FM 88 Project (5th St.- FM 1925) - WA#1, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures completed. F. 73972 PCT. #1 (1351): Requesting approval to pay invoice # 10045 in the amount of $4,788.50 for services rendered in connection with Tax Office Project - WA#1, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC. G. 73846 PCT. #1 (1315): Acceptance and approval of invoice #11327956 in the amount of $21,166.58 submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Mile 6 Project (M11-SH107) - WA#1, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after auding procedures completed. H. 73847 PCT. #1: Acceptance and approval of invoice #11327959 in the amount of $49,528.63 submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.for Mile 10 Project (Mile 6-FM1015) - WA#1, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures completed. I. 73844 Acceptance and approval of the following invoices for FM 1015 Project as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures completed: Project PO Number Inv. Date Inv. Number Inv. Amount WA#1 785461 01/02/2020 11327957 $38,150.37 WA#2 793535 01/02/2020 11327958 $ 8,897.95 J. 73970 Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 1 in connection with Contract No. C-17-324-07-17 and GMP Amendment No. 2 with Erickson Construction, LLC for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project as recommended by project engineer B2Z Engineering, LLC, and subject to compliance with HB1295 when/if applicable. K. 73961 Approval of Application for Payment No. 10 in the amount of $99,556.70 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project - Phase II submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-18-199-02-12 and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E. L. 73913 Approval of Application for Payment No. 32 in the amount of $62,494.71 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. M. 73940 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoice listed below submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Detention Barracks Project (WA#2): Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO# 01/02/2020 20200 $1,193.87 803340 N. 73899 Approval of Application for Payment No. One (1) in the amount of $251,444.76 for the Pct 2 Dicker Road Project submitted by the contractor, 2GS, LLC through Contract C-19-017-11-05 and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E. O. 73860 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects: Project Name Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO# Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project 01/02/20 20196 $ 7,677.86 767363 Military Highway Extension Project 01/02/20 20197 $31,890.23 770537 N. San Juan Park Swimming Pool Project 01/02/20 20198 $ 639.81 782815 Regional Linear Park Project-Phase II 01/02/20 20199 $37,551.74 790326 Valle Alto Park Youth Facility Project 01/02/20 20201 $16,312.46 792886 Dicker Road Project 01/02/20 20202 $21,400.16 803856 P. 73874 Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects: Project Name Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO# Regional Linear Park Project (WA#6) 01/02/20 11327950 $ 896.28 745253 Regional Linear Park Project (WA#8) 01/02/20 11327951 $ 5,893.25 759102 Dicker Road Project 01/02/20 11327970 $ 4,983.79 778854 Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#1) 01/02/20 11327978 $ 2,563.81 732294 Eldora Road Project 01/02/20 11327979 $ 2,081.38 732796 Nolana Loop Project 01/02/20 11327980 $38,400.00 760468 Q. 73837 Executive Office - Traffic Engineering: Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at RGV-MPO Policy & TAC Committee Meetings with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor: Vendor Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO# L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. 1/02/20 11327948 $12,577.44 807672 R. 73841 Requesting approval of claim for the vendor identified below, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after reviewing and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor as product was ordered, picked up and used (through an existing Purchase Order #772422) after the expiration of the contract: Vendor Invoice Date Amount Frontera Materials Inc. 218-12397 9-20-18 $762.57 Frontera Materials Inc. 218-12487 9-26-18 $ 98.50 S. 73819 Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted/project engineer L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.: Invoice No. Date Project PO No. Amount 11327966 1-2-20 FM 676 (Mile 5) WA #2 806793 $ 53,900.00 11327965 1-2-20 Mile 3 Project WA #4 771660 $ 15,450.00 11327964 1-2-20 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #4 779844 $ 1,512.00 11327963 1-2-20 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #3 772303 $ 1,008.00 11327961 1-2-20 Liberty Rd. Project WA #3 735526 $ 18,415.20 11327952 1-2-20 FM 681 Project 625224 $ 441.51 11327953 1-2-20 FM 681 Project FM 2221/FM 492 625225 $ 288.68 11327977 1-2-20 Veterans Blvd. WA #3 772041 $ 29,700.00 T. 73821 Acceptance and approval of invoice as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. for professional engineering services under WA #4 Contract# C-18-142-05-08 for "Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Bus Barn", through the current (On-Call) Agreement.(PO#800977). Invoice # Amount 10031802 $1,895.50 U. 73824 Requesting approval of invoice #40084 under Work Authorization #7 in the amount of $905.88 under "on call" agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC (C-17-243-09-05) for "engineering services" to provide "Preliminary Design and Construction Phase Services for the County Service Facility", located in Hidalgo County Precinct 4. V. 73833 Approval of the following invoice (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted project engineer; B2Z Engineering. Invoice No. Project Total Date P.O. 40083 Memorial Park Construction Phase Services $1,415.61 1/2/2020 767241 W. 73815 Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted project engineer; L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. Invoice No. Invoice Date Project Invoice Amount P.O. Number 11327976 01/02/2020 Mile 5 WA#2 Taylor to Ware Rd. $33,640.75 808447 11327968 01/02/2020 FM1925 (Phase II) FM907 East to East SH68 $4,750.00 703928 11327969 01/02/2020 FM1925 WA#3 Alamo Rd. to Sharp Rd. $ 16,776.00 785987 11327973 01/02/2020 FM1925 WA#2 10th to McColl $ 12,889.60 785986 11327971 01/02/2020 FM1925 WA#1 1,500ft W of FM2220 to 10th St. $ 25,280.01 739761 11327962 01/02/2020 FM2220 Ware Rd. FM676 to FM1925 $ 8,220.00 728311 11327972 01/02/2020 FM1925 (10th to McColl) $10,347.89 725312 11327954 01/02/2020 10th St Extension Project $ 6,325.76 700265 X. 73902 Approval of the addition of fuel cards/users including, but not limited to, the following: 1. Hidalgo County County Judges Office- EL- fuel cards. 2. Hidalgo County Facilities Management - Fuel Card Users 3. Hidalgo County Executive Office - El fuel card/user
2020 Interdepartmental transfers: D. 73898 Pct.4 CRC Endowment (1100): Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 CRC (program 077) to Pct.4 CRC Endowment (program 186) in the amount of $6,550.00 to fund services that have moved to Pct.4 CRC Endowment.
District Attorney's Office: A. 73939 DA's Office - Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) (1281): 1. Requesting approval to apply for the FY2020 Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness (Short Title: Assisted Outpatient Treatment [AOT]). 2. Requesting approval authorizing the County Judge to be the Authorized Representative/Official. 3. Requesting approval for County Judge to sign required documents.
HIDTA - Task Force: A. 73868 HIDTA CCP 59 Fund 1251 Clarification on AI-68424 approved on 01/15/19 to include approval to pay straight time instead of banking extra-duty hours from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, for Deputies assigned to the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office HIDTA Task Force from the following departments: Constable PCT. 3, Constable PCT 4, and Sheriff's Office. B. 73890 HIDTA CCP 59 (1251): 1. Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds for the HIDTA CCP 59 Asset Forfeiture Fund Budget. 2. Authorization and approval to pay overtime for hours worked over 80 hours per pay period and to pay straight time instead of banking extra duty hours from January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020 to deputies assigned to the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office HIDTA Task Force from the following departments: Constable Pct. 3, Constable Pct. 4, & Sheriff's Office C. 73800 District Attorney Federal Sharing US Treasury Fund (1252)/District Attorney Federal Sharing US Department of Justice Fund (1256): 1. Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds for the District Attorney Federal Sharing U.S. Treasury Fund Budget (1252). 2. Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds for the District Attorney Federal Sharing U.S. Department of Justice Budget (1256). 3. Authorization and approval for the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office HIDTA Task agents to be paid instead of banking extra-duty hours from January 01, 2020 - December 31, 2020 (1252 & 1256).
Emergency Management: A. 73966 Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint the following individuals as volunteers under the Hidalgo County Office of Emergency Management for the period of January 14, 2020 to December 31, 2020. David Alberto Champion Miguel Guerra Jesus Diaz
Sheriff's Office: A. 73932 Requesting approval to submit the attached credit application document required by Dean Dairy Holdings DBA Oak Farms Dairy including authority for Hidalgo County Sheriff to execute document. B. 73897 Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program (1284): 1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2021 Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program (VAWA) Program with the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division. 2. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign the required documentation under eGrants as authorized official.
Constable Pct. #2: A. 73840 Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint David S. Alanis as Deputy Constable by Constable Martin N. Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011. B. 73905 Requesting authorization and approval to purchase promotional items under "Public Purpose" (pursuant to Texas Constitution, Art 3, Section 52) but not limited to: table cloths, banners, pens, pencils and etc items. These items will be used to inform, relate progress, educate and report important information to our constituents on aspects of numerous projects, program and events.
Constable Pct. #4: A. 73962 Requesting declaration of public purpose pursuant to the Tex. Const. Art. 3 Sec. 52 for the purchase of promotional items to include but not limited to: pens, pencils, notepad with pen, cinch/drawstring bags, cups/mugs, badge stickers, letter openers, lanyards, stress balls, silicone phone wallets, keyring flashlights, fiber cloth and etc. These items will be used to inform, relate progress, educate and report information to our constituents on aspects dealing with public safety, education and events. All promotional items and supplies acquired will be through the County requisition and purchase order procedures with proper and available funding for said expenditures. B. 73887 Presentation and discussion of the 2019 Racial Profiling Report as presented by Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 Department in accordance with Article 2.133 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures.
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. 73834 1. Approval of Revised purchase and sale agreement of certain real property located in Original Townsite of Edinburg & West Meadows an addition to the City of Edinburg. 2. Requesting authority for County Treasurer to issue earnest money check to Edwards Abstract & Title company in the amount of $1,000 after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. C. 73037 Approval of 2020 Library Interlocal Agreements between Hidalgo County and the following cities: Alamo, Donna, Edinburg, Elsa, Hidalgo, La Joya, McAllen, Mercedes, Mission, Penitas, Pharr, San Juan and Weslaco D. 73655 Approval of 2020 Museum Funding Agreement between County of Hidalgo and Museum of South Texas History in the amount of $460,000.00 E. 73656 Approval of 2020 Museum Funding Agreement between County of Hidalgo and the Donna Hooks Fletcher Museum in the amount of $10,000.00 F. 73657 Approval of 2020 Museum Funding Agreement between County of Hidalgo and the Mission Historical Museum in the amount of $10,000.00 G. 73801 Pursuant to Article §81.005(a) (Terms of the Court Meeting) of the Texas Local Government Code, consideration and entering of an Order into the minutes the designation of the day of the week and week of the month of Hidalgo County Commissioners Court Regular Term Meeting Tex. Loc Gov. Code ORDER OF THE COURT: HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Week of the Month: ________ Day of the Week: __________ Time of the Day: __________ for the calendar year of 2020
Human Resources: A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed B. 73955 Pct. 1 Parks (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period 01/20/2020 as follows: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Current Grade & Step Requested Position Title Requested Grade & Step Reclassification 121-013 0030 Crew Leader II G09/S04 Supervisor II G11/S03 C. 73941 Criminal District Attorney (1100): Approval to award discretionary step 3 to employee hired under slot no. 080-002-0036, Assistant District Attorney II after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval. D. 73931 370th District Court (1100): Approval to award discretionary step 2 to employee no. 105724, Assistant Court Coordinator (DC) after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective next full pay period 01/20/2020. E. 73893 Planning Department (1100): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 01/20/2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Current Grade Proposed Position Title Propsed Grade Title Change 210-001 0025 Engineering Technician I 08 Administrative Assistant III 08 F. 73803 Justice of the Peace Pct. 4/ Pl. 2 (1100): 1. Approval to create one (1) temporary full-time position for 26 weeks beginning 01/01/2020 and ending 06/30/2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Create 068-001 T015 Clerk II 03 2. Approval for employee no. 235997 to continue employment in Clerk II slot, effective 01/01/2020. G. 73822 Sheriff CCP 59 (1227) / Jail (1100): 1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 01/20/2020: Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Delete 280-005 0004 Deputy Sheriff 06 Delete 280-002 0445 Licensed Vocational Nurse III 13 Delete 280-002 0446 Registered Nurse II 13 Create 280-002 0480 Licensed Vocational Nurse IV 14 Create 280-002 0481 Registered Nurse IV 17
Urban County: A. 73863 1. Approval of a resolution for designation of authorized signatories regarding the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Disaster Recovery Program Housing Project Contract – GLO Contract No. 18-419-000-B128. 2. Authorize Hidalgo County Judge and others to sign any and all documents regarding GLO funds. B. 73870 1. Urban County Program is requesting County Commissioner’s Court approval of the following Civil Rights requirements for the Texas Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (TxCDBG-DR) 2015 Floods and Storms Grant administered under the Texas General Land Office’s Community Development and Revitalization (GLO-CDR) program, CDBG-DR Contract No. 18-419-000-B128: a.) Section 3 Local Opportunity Plan; b.) Excessive Force Policy; c.) Section 504 Policy against Discrimination based on Handicap and Grievance Procedures; d.) Fair Housing Policy; and e.) Code of Conduct. 2. Consideration and approval of Resolution regarding Civil Rights for the TxCDGBG-DR 2015 Floods and Storms Grant under the GLO-CDR program, CDBG-DR Contract No. 18-419-000-B128. 3. Consideration and approval to authorize the County Judge to sign any and all contractual documents associated with the aforementioned policies/procedures/resolution as required by the GLO. C. 73865 1. Urban County Program (UCP) is requesting Commissioner’s Court consideration and approval to appoint the UCP Executive Director as the Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Section 504 Standards Officer to ensure compliance for the following: Nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Texas General Land Office (GLO) regulation implementing Civil Rights, Fair Housing, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Section 504 Standards Officer for the GLO/CDBG-DR Contract No. 18-419-000-B128. 2. UCP is requesting Commissioner’s Court consideration and approval to appoint the UCP Executive Director as the Section 3 Coordinator to ensure compliance for the following: GLO regulations implementing Section 3 requirements for the GLO/CDBG-DR Contract D. 73848 1. Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if applicable, the Urban County Program on behalf of the City of Edcouch is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for professional engineering services with CSJ Group, in the total amount of $53,766.00 utilizing CDBG FY 30, 31 and 32 (2017, 2018, & 2019) Street Improvement funds. 2. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1- City of Edcouch Street Improvements Project in the amount of $53,766.00. E. 73877 Approval of land acquisition of Parcel #10 for the 2015 Flood Grant/ Trenton Drain Phase II and III (GLO 18-271-000-A923). F. 73929 Approval of land acquisition of Parcel #8 for the 2015 Flood Grant/ Trenton Drain Phase II and III (GLO 18-271-000-A923).
Health & Human Services Department: A. 73866 1. Requesting approval to accept the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Grant Contract #HHS000486400001, Amendment No. 1 and to have County Judge sign the Amendment. The purpose of the Amendment is to add $188,303.00 for FY 20 and $793,864.00 for FY 21 and to extend the contract to 08/31/2021. 2. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $188,303.00 for FY 20 and $793,864.00 for FY 21 and to appropriate the same and the appropriation of $121,112.00 in local match funds. TB Control Program income: 3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $17,000.00 for the TB Control program income and appropriation of the same. B. 73779 Requesting approval to submit renewal grant application and budget for the Immunization program for Fiscal Year 2021. The award amount is $649,320.00 and the program period will be in effect from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021. C. 73753 1. Requesting approval to accept the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant Contract #537-18-0176-00001, Amendment No. 04 and to have County Judge sign the Amendment. The purpose of the Amendment is to add $12,632.00 in grant funds. 2. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenue in the amount of $12,632.00 and to appropriate the same and the appropriation of $1,263.00 in local match funds. D. 73758 1. Requesting approval to accept the Zika Healthcare Services Grant Contract #HHS000059600001, Amendment No. 3 and to have County Judge sign the Amendment. The purpose of the Amendment is to add $309,471.00 in grant funds and to extend the contract to 06/30/2021. 2. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $309,471.00 and to appropriate the same.
Community Service Agency: A. 73818 Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) contract #61200003225 in the amount of $235,388.00 with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for program year 2020 with authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents. B. 73817 Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) contract #58200003156 in the amount of $5,441,211.00 with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for program year 2020 with authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents.
Auditor's Office: A. 73869 Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Auditor's Office to conduct an audit of the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report prepared by the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, HIDTA, Constable Precinct 1, Constable Precinct 2, Constable Precinct 3, Constable Precinct 4, Constable Precinct 5, and Hidalgo County Fire Marshal for fiscal year 2019 pursuant to the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report requirements
Planning Department: A. 73923 PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMIT Applicant: Izaguirre Real Estate Holdings Legal Description: 18.724 acres out of lot 46-4 West Addition to Sharyland Subdivision (Proposed Eduardos No. 18 Subdivision) (Pct. 3) (Trosper Road and Mile 6 North Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing sanitary sewer manhole northeast corner of Mile 6 North Road and Trosper Road. Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 6” PVC Force main sanitary sewer line extension approximately ¼ mile south of the proposed development along the west ROW line of Trosper Road crossing east via open cut and connecting to the existing sewer manhole.
Budget & Management: A. 73978 Status update on Hidalgo County Wellness Program B. 73855 Presentation and discussion on the Aetna/Vera Clinic Proposal. C. 73916 Various Departments: Approval of changes to the 2020 Salary Schedule as listed on Exhibit A. D. 73924 Health Clinics (1100) / PHEP GRANT (1293): Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 12/23/2019 and calendar year 2020: ACTION DEPT/PRG. SLOT # POSITION TITLE CURRENT GRADE & STEP/ALLOWANCE PROPOSED GRADE & STEP/ALLOWANCE Create Allowance Slot to Provide Longevity 340-013 0021 Public Health Specialist I G09/S01 G09/S01 340-003 A167 $0.00 $300.00 E. 73915 PCT4 Rd Maint / ADM (1200) 1. Approval of the following change in funding source actions effective 01/06/2020: FROM TO Dept/PRG Slot Position Title G/S Dept/Prg Slot Position Title G/S 124-007 0059 Chief Administrator G20S04 124-005 0001 Chief Administrator G20S04 124-007 0101 Assistant Chief Administrator II G19S03 124-005 0002 Assistant Chief Administrator II G19S03 124-007 0091 Director of Administration G17S01 124-005 0003 Director of Administration G17S01 124-007 0085 Budget Manager I G15S02 124-005 0004 Budget Manager I G15S02 124-007 0090 Executive Assistant II G13S01 124-005 0005 Executive Assistant II G13S01 124-007 0004 Accounts Payable Specialist III G10S01 124-005 0006 Accounts Payable Specialist III G10S01 124-007 0064 Administrative Assistant IV G10S11 124-005 0007 Administrative Assistant IV G10S11 124-007 0015 Clerk IV G07S01 124-005 0008 Clerk IV G07S01 124-007 0055 Accounts Payable Specialist I G06S01 124-005 0009 Accounts Payable Specialist I G06S01 124-007 0074 Clerk III G05S01 124-005 0010 Clerk III G05S01 124-007 0088 Clerk III G05S01 124-005 0011 Clerk III G05S01 124-007 0089 Clerk III G05S01 124-005 0012 Clerk III G05S01 2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer. F. 73934 PCT 4 CRC/ CRC-Endowment (1100) 1. Approval of the following change in funding source actions effective 01/06/2020: From To Dept/Prg Slot Position Title G/S Dept/Prg Slot Position Title G/S 124-077 0001 Supervisor II G11S01 124-186 0001 Supervisor II G11S01 124-077 0005 Accounts Payable Specialist II G08S01 124-186 0002 Accounts Payable Specialist II G08S01 124-077 0006 Clerk III G05S01 124-186 0003 Clerk III G05S012. Approval of interdepartmental transfer. G. Budget Appropriations: 1. 73968 Courthouse Security Fund (1241): Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds for the Courthouse Security (1241) in the amount of $800.00 to fund anticipated expenditures. 2. 73813 Approval to undesignate funds in 2020 for expenditures related to the following program(s) and appropriation of the same: Program# Program Amount 240-005 1115 Waiver $2,081,868.00 125-035 New Courthouse $1,891,451.00 200-002 IT Countywide $600,000.00 115-002 Co Wide Adm $4,000,000.00 3. 73832 Pct. 4 Drainage Improvement Project (1200): Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by County Auditor in the amount of $140,218.87 from the Pct. 4 Drainage Improvement Project Reimbursement and appropriation of the same. 4. 73917 Economic Development (1100): Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds into Economic Development (110-081) in the amount of $759,505.00.
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). A. Hidalgo County 1. 73971 Approval to terminate current agreements with AFP Alarm and Detection, LP, for the Fire Alarm Monitoring Services at the Court House Annex III. 2. 73951 Discussion, consideration and/or action authorizing Mr. Valde Guerra, HC Exec. Officer to sign documents related to any necessary changes additions/deletions/corrections for service related issues with electric power provider Gexa Energy, LP. B. HIDTA: 1. 73807 Requesting Commissioners Court's approval, pursuant to Article 3, Section 52(a) of the Texas Constitution, to purchase promotional items to include journals/ notebooks, drawstring backpacks, plastic bottles, ceramic mugs, magnets, pencils, tent(s), lapel pins, lanyards, banners, table covers, plastic bags, customized picture/ article frames, recognition plaques, banners, presentation folders, flyers, instructional & informational booklets/ pamphlets/ brochures, challenge coin boxes and spin wheel(s) for the period period of 01/01/2020 - 12/31/20. The HIDTA Task Force Office participates in and conducts, throughout the year, numerous conferences, meetings, career days, career fairs, awareness events, trainings, instructional workshops, various committee meetings and orientations that focus on the criminal justice system as well as careers in those fields. C. Executive Office: 1. 73816 Nuisance Abatement: Request authorization and approval to purchase promotional items under "Public Purpose" pursuant to Texas Constitution Article 3, Section 52(a) D. County Clerk: 1. 73963 Requesting authority to enter into a 24 month Software as a Service agreement for Robotic Processing Automation to include implementation, software, and management with Lanshore, LLC for an annual total of $21,408.00 under open market. Subject to Legal's approval. E. District Attorney: 1. 73806 Requesting Commissioners Court's approval, pursuant to Article 3, Section 52(a) of the Texas Constitution, to purchase promotional items to include journals/ notebooks, drawstring backpacks, plastic bottles, ceramic mugs, magnets, pencils, tent(s), lapel pins, lanyards, banners, table covers, plastic bags, customized picture/ article frames, recognition plaques, banners, presentation folders, flyers, instructional & informational booklets/ pamphlets/ brochures, challenge coin boxes and spin wheel(s) for the period period of 01/01/2020 - 12/31/20. The District Attorney's Office participates in and conducts, throughout the year, numerous conferences, meetings, career days, career fairs, health fairs, awareness events, trainings, instructional workshops, various committee meetings and orientations that focus on the criminal justice system and victims’ services as well as careers in those fields. F. Pct. 1 1. 73838 a. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of Prof. Engineering Services, Contract No. C-19-231-01-14 for Inspection, Material Testing and Construction Management for the “Mile 6 Road Project (From Mile 8 to Mile 11) in Hidalgo County Precinct #1 with SAMES, Inc.”; b. Requesting approval of Work Authorization #1 with SAMES, Inc. contract # C-19-231-01-14, for the “Mile 6 Road Project (From Mile 8 to Mile 11 in Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1. 2. 73864 a. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of professional engineering services Contract No. C-20-064-01-14 with J&R Engineering, LLC for the Mile 1 East Reconstruction Project (within Pct. #1); b. Requesting approval of Work Authorization #1 with J&R Engineering, LLC, contract # C-20-064-01-14, for the Mile 1 East reconstruction project within precinct 1. 3. 73685 Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 in the amount of $88,926.00 as it relates to Professional Engineering Services for General Management, Coordination, and Construction Oversight Services for Mile 12 North Road and Earling Road for Precinct 1 (C-19-257-09-24) with Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC. G. Pct. 2 1. 73726 Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for GMP I, reflecting the date of August 28, 2019, submitted by Erickson Construction, LLC, awarded contractor for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project, and as certified by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering under Contract No. C-17-324-07-17. 2. 73965 Acceptance and approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1, through Contract No. C-19-016-08-13 with B2Z Engineering, for the Pct 2, Dicker Road Project. 3. 73974 Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (estimated cost of $39,955.14) as submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering to provide design, construction management, and inspection of the closed circuit television cameras and call stations for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project Phase II through Contract No. C-18-306-02-12. H. Pct. 4 1. 73891 Pursuant to Texas Constitution, Article 3, Sect. 52, requesting acceptance and approval of "Public Purpose Declaration" for Fiscal Year 2020 to include the purchase through [the Requisition and Purchase Order protocol of Hidalgo County] of miscellaneous items with the affixing of any applicable identifying Precinct 4 Logos [i.e. printed materials, supplies and other related items as needed] which assist in the Precinct's efforts in disseminating information of road conditions, closures, paving and drainage improvements, educational and health awareness, public safety services and programs affecting the community including, but not limited to the following: A. Ribbon Cutting/Ground breaking Events; B. Precinct Project Updates and Expos; C. CRC a/k/a Endowment Center (Sunflower Road) -Numerous Events; D. Employee/Public Recognition Plaques; E. Pictures, Displays, Frames, Banners, Tables Cloth Covers/Skirts and other related items. 2. 73820 Approval to rescind action taken by CC on 12/30/19 (AI73770) for Work Authorization #1 - MEG Engineers for Construction Management, Material and Geo-Technical Testing Services for Linn - San Manuel Veterans Park Project as the WA was placed on CC prior to review/approval by precinct. I. IT Department 1. 73825 Approval of Change Order #6 from Noble Texas Builders [with no cost impact] project #2019-027-an increase/extension of 14 construction days due to a delay by County [IT Dept.- final inspection by the Fire Marshal] and thus reflecting a new completion date of 01.08.20 in connection with the renovation of the Network Operations Center including authority for County Judge or CC member to execute document.
Open Forum
23. Closed Session: Commissioners' Court 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. Private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending, potential and/or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorney-client priviledge under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code. C. 73909 FTC v A-1 Janitorial Sup Corp Refund Acct 24. 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)
Executive Office: B. 73834 1. Approval of Revised purchase and sale agreement of certain real property located in Original Townsite of Edinburg & West Meadows an addition to the City of Edinburg. 2. Requesting authority for County Treasurer to issue earnest money check to Edwards Abstract & Title company in the amount of $1,000 after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. G. 73801 Pursuant to Article §81.005(a) (Terms of the Court Meeting) of the Texas Local Government Code, consideration and entering of an Order into the minutes the designation of the day of the week and week of the month of Hidalgo County Commissioners Court Regular Term Meeting Tex. Loc Gov. Code ORDER OF THE COURT: HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT Week of the Month: ________ Day of the Week: __________ Time of the Day: __________ for the calendar year of 2020
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)
25. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation 28. Adjourn