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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
March 9, 2021
10:00 A.M. |
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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
In accordance with section 418.016 of the Texas Government Code, Governor Abbott has suspended various provisions that require government officials and members of the public to be physically present at a specified meeting location. As a result, all or some government officials may participate via videoconference. Additionally, members of the public are encouraged to watch the meetings online, at: www.hidalgocounty.us/HClive
To participate in public comment, please call: (956) 292-7630 and you will be given further instruction and be provided with a toll free number at that time.
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Roll Call |
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Pledge of Allegiance |
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Prayer |
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Approval of Consent Agenda |
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Open Forum |
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County Judge's Office: |
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79834
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Approval of Resolution honoring Dr. Shirley Reed with the Spirit of the Valley Award for Hidalgo County |
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Emergency Management: |
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79836
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Approval of Resolution adopting the Hidalgo County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan, March 2016, with Supplements, for an additional year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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District Attorney's Office: |
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79751
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DA - Victim Assistance Program (VAP) Grant (1281):
Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924303 grant adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). |
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HIDTA - Task Force: |
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79829
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HIDTA Task Force (1291):
1. Authorization and approval to accept the Cooperative Grant Agreement Award Number (FAIN) G21SS0002A between Hidalgo County and the Executive Office of the President Office of National Drug Control Policy in the amount of $775,705.00 for the grant period of 01/01/2021-12/31/2022.
2. Authorization and approval for Judge Richard Cortez to sign Grant Agreement and the Grant Conditions as authorized official.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2021 HIDTA Task Force Grant in the amount of $775,705.00 and appropriation of same. |
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Sheriff's Office: |
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79820
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Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between various County Law Enforcement Agencies and Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office with the purpose of "providing training and shooting range use" and authorization for Hidalgo County Judge and Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign document. |
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79822
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Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between various Federal/State Law Enforcement Agencies and Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office with the purpose of "providing training and shooting range use" and authorization for Hidalgo County Judge and Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign document. |
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79823
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Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between various Law Enforcement Agencies and Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office with the purpose of "reporting training through TCOLE" and authorization for Hidalgo County Judge and Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign document. |
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79661
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DOJ - USMS - U.S. Marshal (1284):
1. Approval to accept additional overtime funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Marshals Service for one (1) officer in the amount of $3,207.00 per officer for FY 2021 (October 7, 2020-September 30, 2021) for a grand total of $20,707.00.
2. Requesting authorization to continue to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2021 DOJ-USMS overtime funds in the additional amount of $3,207.00 and appropriation of same.
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Constable Pct. #1: |
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79747
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Presentation and discussion of the 2022 Racial Profiling Report as presented by the Hidalgo County Constable Pct.1 Office, in accordance with Article 2.133 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. |
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79792
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Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Jayson Rivera as Deputy Constable by Celestino Avila Jr, Constable Precinct 1 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011. |
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Constable Pct. #2: |
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79864
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Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Jennifer Rosillo and Pedro Delgadillo as Reserve Deputy Constables by Constable Martin N. Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012. |
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Constable Pct. #3: |
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79831
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Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Heather Shrock and David T. Sanchez as Reserve Deputy Constables, by Lazaro Gallardo, Jr. Constable Pct. 3, in accordance to the Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
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Urban County: |
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79835
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“Subject to Compliance with HB 1295” the Urban County Program is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC., the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $295,675.00 utilizing UCP funds from Fiscal Years 32 & 33 (2019 & 2020) Alton Street Improvement Funds,
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Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: |
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79865
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1. Acceptance of resignation of Gilbert Hinojosa, board member of the Emergency Services District (ESD) #2
2. Appointment of board member to the Emergency Services District (ESD) #2 Board |
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Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: |
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79844
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TXDOT-Pct 2 Eldora Rd Project (1315):
Authority for the County Judge to sign TXDOT Form ROW-A-10 Tabulation of Values for all parcels associated with the Pct 2 Eldora Rd (FM 3362 (Jackson Rd)to Veterans Blvd ("I" Rd) ROW CSJ: 0921-02-404 until the completion of this project. |
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Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres: |
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79546
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Discussion, consideration and action on Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Hidalgo and the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council approved by CC on 7/21/20 (AI# 76366). |
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79431
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Discussion/Consideration and Action to construct and maintain a bus shelter and bus stop on county owned property identified along Lots 23-26 Block 9 of the Original San Carlos Townsite map. |
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79862
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Requesting approval of First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement by and between Hidalgo County and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 as it relates to a "Drainage Study and Assessment" for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4. |
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Budget & Management: |
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79818
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Adult Probation (1289):
Approval of amended Exhibit A in relation to the FY 2021 (Sept. 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021) Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and Hidalgo County Community Supervision and Corrections Department approved by Commissioners Court on August 25, 2020 for the Drug Court and Alternative Incarceration Program (AIP). |
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Budget Appropriations: |
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79774
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County Clerk Records Archive (1100):
Approval of 2021 appropriation of funds from the General Fund Restricted Fund Balance - County Clerk Records Archive in the amount of $152,960.00 to fund the preservation of books for the County Clerk's Office. |
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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).
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Hidalgo County |
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79693
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A. Request approval to declare as "Surplus" the items listed in Exhibit "A" [Fleet vehicles, heavy equipment, general merchandise and accessories to vehicles ] for the purpose of sale through webcast online auction scheduled for 03-31-2021 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 263.152(a)(1);
B. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 263.151(1) and/or 263.152(a)(3), Commissioners Court proceed to:'...order any of the property to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as worthless in as much as the sale of said items CC undertook to sell (under Subsection (1) at auction on 03-31-2021 resulted in no bids were received at the auction approved herein;
C. Request authorization to publish advertisement for the auction of surplus items scheduled for 03-31-2021. |
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County Judge's Office |
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Emergency Management:
A. Presentation of scoring grid (for purpose of ranking/qualifying by CC) of the sole response received graded and evaluated by the appointed/designated committee via AI-79312 (2/9/21), for the provision of Professional Consulting Services to update and revise the Hazard Mitigation Action Plan for Hidalgo County:
B. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate professional consulting services agreement with the sole "qualified" response received from the firm of ______________________ for updating and revising the Hazard Mitigation Action Plan for Hidalgo County.
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Pct. 3 |
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79809
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Requesting authority to purchase one (1) Kubota M6S-111SHDC Tractor, and one (1) Modern Galvanized 8' cutter in the total amount of $153,189.34 from authorized dealer, Amigo Power Equipment, through our membership with BuyBoard Cooperative Contract (611-20).
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Health & Human Services Dept. |
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79766
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Requesting consideration and approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and PSJA Independent School District for the purpose of effectively responding to public health threats and emergencies
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Facilities Management |
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A. Requesting approval of Change Order #1 for HC "Countywide Automatic Door Project" to include additional equipment, door hardware and labor required for the operation of automatic door opener and access control system located at [Adm. Bldg. II door # 7]; in the amount of $714.14 with ProSound, Inc, dba, MOOD;
B. Requesting approval to process necessary Purchase Order Increase for Change Order #1 in the amount of $714.14 under PO# 824181.
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Adult Probation |
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79813
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Hidalgo County Community Supervision and Correction Department Director is requesting for CC to permit the HC Purchasing Department to review & acknowledge compliance of procurement process for the purchase of various computer equipment and related peripherals as listed in the background, for a total amount of $109,032 through our Omnia membership, contract # 4400006644, from Insight Public Sector, Inc.
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Executive Office: |
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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 |
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79874
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Approval of Resolution in support of Texas Senate Bill 594 relating to the provisions of solid waste disposal services by certain counties. |
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79867
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Approval of Resolution in support of legislation to create two new District Courts in Hidalgo County. |
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79869
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Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding:
A. County response to disaster/health emergency:
1. CARES Act Funds
B. Measures necessary to preserve public health and safety
C. Direction regarding County government operations, including but not limited to essential functions |
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Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and Section 551.087 (Economic Development) to discuss the following: |
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Real Estate Acquisition |
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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. |
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Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding Legal Action due to emergency situation |
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Claim of Greg Bazan |
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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)
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Open Session: |
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Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same |
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Pending and/or potential litigation |
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Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding response to public health emergency |
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Claim of Greg Bazan |
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Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed |
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Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed |
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Adjourn |
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