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GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE I AM HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE RICHARD CORTEZ. I AM THE CHAIR.

TODAY'S GOURD MEETING IN PARAMETERS OF GOVERNOR ABBOTTS OPEN MEETING LAW REQUIREMENTS TO ALLOW FOR VIDEO CONFERENCE MEETINGS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 MATTER.

NOTICE OF THIS MEETING POSTED ONLINE FOR AT LEAST 72 HOURS.

BOARD IS MEETING BY ZOOM SOFTWARE AND ALLOWS TWO-WAY DMUN KAGS DURING PUB CLICK COMMENTS. BROADCAST ONLINE AND RECORDINGS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT A LATER DATE.

TIME NOW IS 9:49. CALL MEETING TO ORDER.

BEGIN WITH ROLL CALL TO ESTABLISH QUORUM.

>> GOOD MORNING. DAVID.

PRECINCT ONE. >> THAT CONSTITUTES A FORUM.

WILL YOU LEAD US IN PRAYER. >> LET US PRAY, FATHER, GOD WE ASK FOR PEACE FOR ALL THAT IS HAPPENING IN OUR COUNTRY.

WE CONTINUE TO PRAY. AND PRAY FOR OUR DISTRICT, SHERIFF, JUDGE AND ALL THE COMMUNITIES.

MAY THEY MANAGE THERE TEAMS WITH LOVE AND WORK IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE THAT ARE CALLED TO SERVE.

WE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND GRACE AND WISDOM WITH THE NURSES AND DOCTORS AND HEALING AND CONFERENCE AND LIFT ALL THOSE BATTLING ILLNESSES PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH PEACE YOU CAN ONLY BRING FROM YOUR SON, JESUS.

PRAISE YOU FOR HEALINGS. PRAY FOR STRENGTH OF ALL THAT LOST SOMEONE. MAY GOD CARRY THEM WITH GRACE, LOVE AND MERCY. WE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR OUR AREA AFTER THE FLOOD, LORD. PRAY FOR ALL THE FAMILIES NOT JUST IN THIS STATE BUT OUR WHOLE COUNTRY.

LORD. JESUS, HELP US BELIEVE EVEN IF IT HURTS OR DEMANDS WE CHANGE OUR OWN IDEAS.

SHOW US WHAT TO CHANGE IN OUR OWN LIVES AND LOVE YOU MORE FULLY. MORE WE SEEK YOU, MORE WE'LL FIND YOU. MAY WE WORK AS WE ARE WORKING FOR YOU, LORD. WE ASK THIS IN YOUR SON JESUS'

NAME, AMEN. >> THANK YOU, DO WE HAVE OPEN

FORUM? >> WE HAVE ONE PERSON, MISS

FIRM. >> I HAVE A FEW PICTURES.

FIRST THREE SHOWING FRONT YARDS OF H HOUSE.

THIS IS IN FOUR IROAD OR VETERAN'S ROAD.

I KNOW YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO TELL ME THREE MINUTES, LILA AVENUE.

I HAVE MORE PICTURES. THIS IS ANOTHER HOUSE THIS IS THE ONE THAT MAKES US SICK. THEIR CAR IS UNDERWATER.

LOOK AT THEIR HOMES YOU ARE AT YOUR HOUSE, NICE AND DRY, I WANT Y'ALL TO THINK ABOUT ALL THE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE SPENDING AND THIS LAST TWO, THIS IS BRIDGE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT CANAL THERE. I KNOW THAT THE CITY OF FAR BLAMES, CITY OF HIDALGO DISTRICT.

I DO THANK YOU FOR CALLING ME BACK TO ANSWER QUESTIONS.

THIS IS WHAT THE PEOPLE THAT VOTED FOR YOU, COMMISSIONER CANTU THAT NEED HELP. I KNOW THE THERE IS A DOG PARK.

THEY ARE PUMPING IT OFF OUR PROPERTY AND COMING BACK ON US.

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THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE THROUGHOUT HIDALGO NOT JUST PRECINCT 2 THAT NEED I NOTICE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRAINAGE AND COMMISSION'S COURT.

I KNOW I HAVE BEEN AT SEVERAL MEETINGS.

IF YOU FLOOD NOW, YOU ARE GOING TO FLOOD IN THE FUTURE.

IT WON'T STAY ON YOU THAT LONG. WITH THE MONEY THAT YOU ARE GETTING WITH THE EQUIPMENT Y'ALL BUY CONSTANTLY.

THERE SHOULD BE SOME WAY TO HELP KEEP PEOPLE'S HOMES FROM BEING PUT UNDERWATER. ONE OF THE PICTURES, YOU CAN SEE THE CAR YOU CAN BARELY SEE THE GLASS.

THE HOME, THE FURNITURE, WATER IS UP TO COUCHES.

THIS IS Y'ALL'S NO. 1 JOB. PLEASE HELP THE PEOPLE THAT DO NOT LIVE -- I WAS TOLD THAT IS ONE OF THE LOWEST PLACES IN PHARR. MY THING IS IF YOU CAN'T SAVE THEIR HOMES, STOP ALLOWING THE DEVELOPERS TO BUILD IN SUCH LOW PLACES, THANK YOU. CAN I HAVE MY PICTURES BACK?

>> THANK YOU, MA 'AM. >> ANYONE ELSE?

>> THAT IS IT >> EVERYTHING HAS BEEN VETTED FROM THE STAFF WE DO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

>> SO MOVED. >> MOTION AND SECOND.

ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIES.

ITEM 5A. >> APOLOGIZE, JUDGE.

REQUESTING APPROVAL PERMISSION TO ENTER -- THIS IS FOR PROJECT PLAN YOU HAVE PLANS DESIGN. REQUEST APPROVAL.

>> SO MOVED. >> TAKE IT.

>> MOTION AND SECOND. ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

>> DANGER >> [INAUDIBLE].

SUBJECT TO FINAL OF LEGAL REVIEW.

>> MOTION TO REVIEW. >> SECOND.

>> ALL OF THIS AND MORE TONIGHT ON "NEWSWATCH".

>> AYE. >> AYE.

>> ANYONE OPPOSED? >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> 5C, PRESENTATION OF THE FIRMS [INAUDIBLE] BOARD OF DIRECTORS PURSUANT LIMITED DPSH -- TITLE SERVICE ON CALL.

>> MOTION APPROVED. >> SECOND.

>> MOTION AND SECOND TO APPROVE. ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE

>> AYE. >> ANYONE OPPOSED.

>> ITEM -- NEGOTIATE PROPOSALS. [INAUDIBLE] TITLE COMPANY.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> MOTION AND SECOND TO APPROVE. ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE

>> AYE. >> ANYONE OPPOSED?

MOTION CARRIES. >> REQUEST TO APPROVAL INCREASE AMOUNT OF 75,685. [INAUDIBLE] JACKSONVILLE

CONTRACTED RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE OPPOSED?

MOTION CARRIED. >> ITEM 6D.

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GATE STRUCTURE, [INAUDIBLE] INCLUDING -- PROJECT IS STILL

REQUIRED. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE

>> AYE. >> ANYONE OPPOSED?

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> C, PARCEL 15 BC.

DRAINAGE BOND PROGRAM. SUBJECT TO FOLLOWING REVIEW.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION AND SECOND TO APPROVE.

ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE >> AYE.

>> ANYONE OPPOSED? >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> CONTRACTS -- [INAUDIBLE] 2018 BOND PROJECT COST INCREASE 34,000 FOR SERVICE AND LEGAL REVIEW.

1295. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION AND SECOND.

ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE >> AYE.

>> ANYONE OPPOSED. MOTION CARRIED.

>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE

>> ANYONE OPPOSED. >> AYE.

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM 2.

[INAUDIBLE] >> MOTION TO APPROVAL.

>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE AYE.

>> ANYONE OPPOSED? >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> [INAUDIBLE]. >> MOTION TO APPROVAL PROVE.

>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE

>> AYE. ANYONE OPPOSED?

MOTION CARRIES. >> PAYMENT 1 [INAUDIBLE] CONSTRUCTION 1200536. RECOMMEND AN I APPROVAL.

>> MOVE TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> MOTION AND SECOND TO APPROVE. ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE

>> AYE. >> ANYONE OPPOSED?

MOTION CARRIES. >> 8A.

>> SECOND. >> DO WE NEED TO GO TO CLOSED

SESSION? >> REAL ESTATE MATTERS IN

EXECUTIVE SESSION. >> ANSWER IS YES?

>> YES. >> REMEMBER THERE IS AN ECHO

HERE. >> YES, SIR.

>> PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 551 TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODES RETIRING TO CLOSED SECTION LISTED IN SECTION 551.074 AND 551.071.

>>

>> OKAY WE ARE BACK FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION, 15 MINUTES AFTER 10:00. WE HAVE ACTION ITEMS TO TAKE.

>> ON ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY.

>> JUST A MINUTE. THANK YOU ALL.

GO AHEAD. >> SURE.

ACTION REQUIRED TO AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATION TO PROCEED AS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION WITH ACQUISITION TO REAL PROPERTY.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> MAY I HAVE A SECOND?

>> COMMISSIONER MOTION ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE ANYONE OPPOSED?

MOTION CARRIES. >> I BELIEVE THAT TAKES CARE OF ALL OUR AGENDA ITEMS. MOTION TO ADJOURN.

>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE

>> AYE. >> MOTION CAR RIS.

WE ARE NOW ADJOURNED. >> HAVE A GREAT DAY, THANK YOU.

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>>> GOOD MORNING AGAIN. TODAY'S COMMISSIONER'S COAT MEETING BEING CONDUCTED IN OPEN LAW REQUIREMENTS TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR VIDEO CONFERENCE.

TODAY WE HAVE TWO OF OUR COMMISSIONERS THROUGH VIDEO.

MEETING POSTED ONLINE FOR 72 HOURS.

COURT MEETING BY ZOOM SOFTWARE AND TELEPHONE TRANSMISSION.

ALLOWS FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC.

BROADCAST LIVE AND ONLINE. TIME NOW IS 10:17.

CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER. ROLL CALL TO ESTABLISH QUORUM.

[1. Roll Call]

>> GOOD MORNING DAVID FEN TEZ P

PRECINCT 1. >> SERVED IN THE U.S. NAVY JUNE 10TH, 2008-DECEMBER 3RD. 2010.

SHE WORKS FOR HIDALGO COUNTY CLERK.

HONORED TO HAVE HER LEAD US IN PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

>> I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

ONE NATION UNDER GOD INDIVISIBLE WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR

ALL. >> TODAY WE ARE ALSO HONORED TO HAVE JUSTICE LAGUARDIA. SHE IS WITH 13TH COURT OF APPEALS PLACE TWO. SHE'LL LEAD US IN TODAY'S

PRAYER. >> DEAR HEAVENLY FATHER, WE THANK YOU. WE ASK THAT YOU CONTINUE TO GUIDE US WE LIVE IN A GREAT COUNTRY.

GREAT COMMUNITY. >> NEXT IS APPROVAL OF CONSENT

[4. Approval of Consent Agenda (Part 1 of 2)]

AGENDA. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> DO WE HAVE ITEMS?

THAT NEED TO BE PULLED? >> JUDGE I AM GOING TO ASK THAT WE COME BACK TO THE CONSENT AGENDA.

[5. Open Forum]

>> NEXT ITEM IS OPEN FORUM. WHO SIGNED UP FOR OPEN FORUM?

>> YES, WE HAVE FIRST GARCIA.

>> GOOD MORNING PEOPLE HERE BECAUSE OF THE FLOODINGS THEY ARE GOING TO SPEAK? LA BLANCA, MARTINEZ [INAUDIBLE]

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I AM GOING TO LET THEM SPEAK AND COME BACK TO YOU.

>> [INAUDIBLE] I AM HERE BECAUSE I WANT TO TELL YOU WHEN MY HOUSE FLOODS ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.

>>

>> THE REASON I AM HERE [INAUDIBLE]

>> I AM BY MYSELF, I AM A WOMAN. I AM 82.

I HAVE MY SON. HE HAS CANCER AND JUST HAD SURGERY. DOI NOT HAVE ANYBODY ELSE.

>> >> [INAUDIBLE]. FROM ALL THE PROPERTY.

AND BOARDS. THAT IS WHY WE ARE HERE TO ANSWER YOUR HELP JUST AS YOU ARE HELP.

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ASSISTANT YESTERDAY. WE ARE HELPING THE PEOPLE IN THAT SUBDIVISION. THEY ARE DESPERATE BECAUSE THEY

HAVE BEEN EFFECTIVE. >> WE ARE GIVING THEM OUR

SUPPORT. >> THANK YOU.

>> NEXT UP MISS FIRM MCCLERTY. >> I KNOW THAT Y'ALL ARE ALWAYS COMING UP AND SAYING HOW UPDATED THE COUNTY IS.

IF YOU GO TO THE COUNTY WEBSITE, SHE IS HANDING YOU PAPERS.

LOOK WHO THE COUNTY JUDGE IS. LOOK WHO THE DMIGSERS ARE.

COMMISSIONERS ARE. YOU NEED TO UPDATE THIS.

THIS NEEDS TO BE UPDATED. IT IS ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE.

SINCE IT HAS BEEN SOME TIME SINCE THE COMMISSION HAS MET, I KNOW YOU ARE EXPECTING TO COMMENT, MEETING SCHEDULE IS NOT IMPORTANT. YOU CAN KEEP HIDING THEM, JUMPING THEM AROUND. WHATEVER.

MEMBERS OF THIS COMMISSION NEEDS TO ACT IN A MANNER BENEFICIAL TO THE PEOPLE OF HIDALGO COUNTY. IS TRUE THE COUNTY SENDS STAFF -- EXAMPLE OF WHAT GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT DO.

IF THIS IS TRULY A WORTHY PROJECT PLACE IT ON THE BALLOT.

LET THE PEOPLE DECIDE. NONE OF THE INDIVIDUALS THAT SUPPORTED THE BILL COULD AFFORD TO PAY MORE TAXES.

EDDIE CANTU IS WAS THE ONE WORKING ON THIS ONE, THANK GOD IT DIDN'T PASS. OUR NEW COMMISSIONER, LEARNING FAST, IS IT TRUE HE IS BEHIND THE MONOPOLY THAT WOULD INCREASE THE COUNTY TAX RATE AT THE SAME TIME AS PUTTING PEOPLE OUT OF BUSINESS. PLAN SEEMS TO BE CONSOLIDATE NEEDS OF A LOCAL GOVERNMENT USING INNER LOCAL AGREEMENT THEN USING THE SYSTEM TO FUNNEL EMERGENCY PATIENTS TO AND IS IT

TRUE JUST ONE HOSPITAL POSSIBLY? >> ONE MINUTE.

>> THIS BEGINNING TO LOOK LIKE A JOKE TWO PARTYS ARE HIDALGO COUNTY AND CITY OF PHARR. BENEATH HAVE EXPERIENCE IN AMBULANCE SERVICE. I WOULD LIKE TO ASK IS IT TRUE THERE HAVE BEEN THREE DEATHS THAT OCCURRED? QUESTIONABLE CIRCUMSTANCES. ON THE AGENDA TODAY, YOU HAVE 11C CREATE NEW POSITION. 11F CREATE NEW POSITION.

21A 2 PERCENTAGE WITH DELINQUENT TAX.

WHY IN THE WORLD ARE THE COUNTY NOT PICKING THE BEST FURNITURE BEFORE YOU SELL IT, GIVE IT AWAY OR THROW IT AWAY.

21K WE DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS. 22D.

EDINBURG TWO HOSPITALS. LET'S SEE IF WE CAN'T WORK WITH TWO HOSPITALS. MCALLEN, I BELIEVE HAS THREE.

WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE USING ALL OUR HOSPITALS, NOT JUST ONE,

THANK YOU. >> THANK YOU, MA'AM.

>> NEXT UP MR. GARY GROVES. >> THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

I AM HERE TO TALK ABOUT TWO THINGS, I GUESS ONE POPPED INTO MY MIND. I WANT, I KNOW I HAVE BEEN TO

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SOME OF THESE MEETINGS AND PEOPLE IMPLORE YOU TO TALK TO OUR LEGISLATURES. I WOULD LIKE TO DO THE SAME.

I AM NOT AT ALL HAPPY ABOUT WHAT WE ARE SEEING GOING ON WITH OUR PART OF OUR LEGISLATIVE BODY IN TEXAS WHERE THEY FLEED RATHER THAN VOTE. I DON'T KNOW WHY THEY ARE DOING THAT. ISN'T PART OF THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS YOU SHOW UP AND VOTE? YOU DON'T SHIRK THAT RESPONSIBILITY OR PREDETERMINE AN OUTCOME.

THAT IS NOT THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS.

YOU GO AND VOTE AND VOTE ON RECORD.

YOU GET E ELECTRICEDED OR DON'T GET ELECTED HOW YOU VOTE.

THEY ARE TRYING TO FORCE THEIR WILL ON THE PEOPLE.

THEY ARE NOT DOING IT BY BEING ELECTED.

SHOW UP AND VOTE LET THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS PLAY OUT.

THAT WHAT MADE OUR COUNTRY THE GREAT CITIES OF ROME I SEE PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE DRAINAGE.

SOME COMPLAINED SIGNS NOT WANTING TO FIX THE SITUATION WITH GARBAGE GOING INTO OUR CANALS.

THEY DIDN'T WANT TO PAY FOR WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THEY PUT GARBAGE IN THE CANALS. THAT PROBLEM, I THINK YOU HAVE TRIED TO ADDRESS. I WOULD ENCOURAGE YOU ON THAT ONE TO MAYBE SET UP A BOARD OF DIFFERENT POLITICAL SPECTRUM.

TO COME TO AN AGREEMENT RIGHT NOW IN OUR COUNTRY GIVING OUT MONEY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.

SOME OF THIS IS WHAT HAS HAPPENED WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, BOARD OF RDER POLIC. THIS IS A FEDERAL PROBLEM TO GIVE US MONEY. TO ADDRESS A SITUATION.

MY WIFE, SHE GOT IN A FLOOD BECAUSE OF GARBAGE IN THE DITCH.

IT WAS AN ELECTRIC CAR. SHE COULD HAVE BEEN E ELECTROCUTED. THANK YOU.

>> THANK YOU. >> THAT WOULD BE ALL.

>> DO WE HAVE ANY ONLINE? >> NO, SIR.

>> OKAY. >> THAT CONCLUDES OUR OPEN

[4. Approval of Consent Agenda (Part 2 of 2)]

FORUM. >> COMMISSIONERS, I WOULD LIKE TO PULL ITEM D 1-2. MOTION AND SECOND TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA. ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE AYE.

MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM 12 D MOVED.

COMMISSIONER FUENTES WILL ABSTAIN.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 12B 1 AND 2.

ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE >> AYE.

>> MOTION CARRIES. COMMISSIONER FUENTES DID NOT VOTE AND ABSTAINED FROM ANY ACTION.

[24. Closed Session]

>> JUDGE, CAN WE GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TAKE CARE OF 15 MINUTES OF ITEMS. I CAN'T IMAGINE DOING THIS FOR THREE MORE HOURS, WHAT DO YOU THINK?

>> THINK YOU CAN FIX IT? >> OKAY.

WE APOLOGIZE YOU HAVING TO WAIT. LET'S MOVE INTO --

>> I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU HEAR UP THERE, WE HAVE A LOT OF ECHO.

>> HARD TO HEAR THE SPEAKERS. SEE IF WE CAN RESOLVE IT.

WE ARE GOING TO TAKE CARE OF SOME BUSINESS AND COME BACK.

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>> PURSUANT TO 551 TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.071 AND 072 AND 074 AND 087 WILL DISCUSS ITEMS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. WE APOLOGIZE.

MOTION TO DO SO. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE MOTION

>> OKAY WE ARE BACK FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION.

WE ARE GOING TO GO ON TO DO YOU WANT TO WAIT FOR THE ACTION

[6. AI-81455 Executive Office]

ITEM? ITEM SIX

>> GOOD MORNING, JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS, HOW ARE YOU?

>> GOOD MORNING. I AM HERE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS, APRIL 13TH, WE MAILED 250,000 NOTICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHERE THEIR VALUES INCREASED FOR 2021. INDIVIDUALS OR PROPERTY OWNERS HAVE UNTIL MAY 17TH TO FILE PROTESTS.

WHICH AT THIS POINT WE HAVE HAD 42,000 PEOPLE FILE PROTESTS FOR THIS YEAR. CURRENTLY HAVING HEARINGS END OF THIS WEEK AND AUGUST AS WELL. AND AT THAT POSSIBLY CERTIFY IN BETWEEN AND GET TAX OFFICE NUMBERS.

PROCESS IS SIMPLE. IM APPRAISE VALUE AT MARKET VALUE. EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW WHEN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES SELLING FOR VERY HIGH AMOUNTS.

BECAUSE OF THAT WE HAVE SELLER'S MARKET.

PROPERTIES INCREASING IN VALUE. THAT IS WHAT WE ARE SEEING AND ADJUST OUR VALUES TO. SO INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY OWNERS SEE INCREASES ON THEIR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES FOR 2021.

>> WHO IS ACTUALLY TELLING YOU IF YOU ARE IN LINE OR YOU NEED TO BE HIRE HIGHER. WHO IS TALKING TO YOU?

US? >> NO.

NOT THE COUNTY. NOT THE CITIES, NOT THE SCHOOL EVER TELLS ME INCREASE VALUE BY CERTAIN AMOUNT.

THAT IS NOT THE CASE. WHAT I DO IS GET MARKET DATA FROM THE MARKET. WHAT REALTORS, PROPERTY OWNERS SPENDING TO BUY PIECES OF PROPERTY.

I TAKE THAT INFORMATION. PUT THAT INTO OUR ACCOUNTS.

I RAISE OR LOWER VALUES, THEN SEND OUT THE NOTICE.

I WILL HAVE COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE REVIEW MY VALUES.

THEY WILL CHECK TO MAKE SURE I AM APPRAISING PROPERTIES AT MARKET VALUE. THEY DO THAT FOR SCHOOL FUNDING.

THEIR JOB TO MAKE SURE I AM 95-105% OF THE MARKET AND IF I AM NOT SCHOOL DISTRICTS COULD LOSE STATE FUNDING.

THAT IS THE PROCESS. >> IT IS THE COMPTROLLER.

THEY ARE TELLING YOU YOU ARE NOT AT THE RIGHT LEVEL AND

JEOPARDIZES OTHER FUNDING. >> THAT IS CORRECT.

CURRENTLY 2019, WE HAVE 16 SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN HIDALGO COUNTY FAIL, I BELIEVE I STARTED OFF WITH 10.

I PROTESTED THOSE, NINE RESOLVED.

ONE OF WHICH WAS MISSION ISD. I WAS NOT ABLE TO RESOLVE.

THEY SAY MY VALUES WERE TOO LOW. >> I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS A COMMENT OR QUESTION GIVE US FEEDBACK.

SINCE I HAVE BEEN IN OFFICE 16 AND A HALF YEARS.

THREE OR FOUR YEARS AGO, DECIDED INSTEAD OF FUNDING SCHOOL DISTRICTS AT 65%. THEY WANTED TO PUT THAT ON THE LOCAL. STATE FUNDING ON ITS WAY TO GO FROM 65 TO 38%. THE WAY YOU MAKE UP THAT

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DIFFERENCE IS THROUGH YOU. LOCAL TAX DOLLARS.

WHAT INFORMATION IS OUT THERE SO WE CAN EDUCATE OUR PEOPLE.

WE DON'T HAVE TO NECESSARILY ACCEPT IT.

IT IS REALITY. THEY MADE THAT CHANGE THEY DON'T COME OUT AND SAY WHAT THEY HAVE DONE.

THEY PUT IT OUT ON US ON THE LOCALS.

IT IS ALL THE COUNTIES. RIGHT NOW WE HAVE TO MAKE UP FOR THE BILLIONS OF DOLLARS OF DIFFERENCE.

THEY RELY ON YOU, THE LOCAL APPR

APPRAISERS. >> IT IS NOT THAT THEY RELY ON ME TO MAKE THAT UP. WHAT THEY ARE MAKING ME DO IS BE CLOSER TO MARKET VALUE. THAT IS THE WAY.

IF YOU WANT TO SAY MAKE UP THAT VALUE, THAT IS A GOOD WAY TO SAY IT. I AM REQUIRED TO BE AT MARKET VALUE. WHAT A WILLING BUYER AND SELLER ARE GOING TO AGREE TO PURCHASE THAT PIECE OF PROPERTY.

COMPTROLLER HAS TO GET TO THE SAME --

>> THEY DO A RANDOM SAMPLE. SAY THEY CHECK 10 PROPERTIES.

THEY CHOOSE -- THEY TAKE MY VALUE, AM I WITHIN 95-100%.

IF I AM AT 80% OKAY. SCHOOL DISTRICT WE ARE GOING TO GI YOU GIVE YOU 80%. LOCAL ARE NOT PAYING THEIR FAIR

SHARE. >> YES, SIR.

>> FIRST QUESTION IS: WHY DO YOU EXIST?

>> WE EXIST TO APPRAISE PROPERTY, GRANT EXCEPTIONS FOR ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY.

AND THE LAW IS WHAT? >> TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE.

>> WHICH IS A STATE LAW? YES, SIR.

PASSED BY THE LEGISLATURE. >> AND GOVERNANCE.

>> BOARD OF ELECTORS ELECTED EVERY TWO YEARS BY THE TAXING

ENTITIES WE SERVE. >> HOW MANY TEXTING ENTITIES DO

YOU PROVIDE INFORMATION TO? >> 50.

>> SO PROPERTY VALUES THAT COMMISSIONER CANTU IS TALKING ABOUT FOR YOU TO COME UP WITH IS USED BY OVER 50 DIFFERENT HOW

MANY DIFFERENT TAXES BODYS? >> 50.

>> OBVIOUSLY THERE ARE DISPUTES. WHAT YOU CAME UP AND PROPERTY OWNERS. THE WAY YOU SETTLE THE DISPUTES IS THE WAY YOU SETTLE ANYTHING. YOU ALLOW THE LAW TO DICTATE TO YOU. YOU HAVE TO ESTABLISH VALUE AND

CITIZENS HAVE THIS AGREEMENT. >> YES, SIR.

I SEND THEM NOTICE OF APPRAISED VALUE.

THEY HAVE THE OBLIGATION, DUTY, RIGHT TO FILE A PROTEST.

>> YOU HAVE ACCEPTED METH METHOD

METHODOLOGIES. >> YES, SIR.

>> IF I COME TO YOU AS AN EQUESTRIAN TAX PAYOR, I CAN'T USE THE THEORIES TO CONFORM TO THE LAW, IS THAT CORRECT?

>> IF IT DOESN'T CONFORM TO COMMUNE FORM STANDARDS, I MAY NOT TAKE IT INTO CONSIDERATION. WE TELL THE PROPERTY OWNER BRING IN INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR PROPERTY.

I DON'T KNOW YOUR PROPERTIES AS WELL AS YOU DO.

I SEE IT FROM THE OUTSIDE. BASED ON OTHER SALES.

I AM GOING TO VALUE IT ON X AMOUNT.

>> I AM TRYING TO HELP YOU. >> LOOK, CERTAIN METHODOLOGIES

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ACCEPTED. IF YOU BRING ONE NOT ACCEPTED, THAT IS NOT RELIED UPON THE EVIDENCE.

IS THAT A TRUE STATEMENT? YEE, IT IS.

>> LOCAL BOARD >> YOU HAVE A SET OF RULES AND METHODOLOGIES YOU FOLLOW AND USE INFORMATION.

INFORMATION VARIES SO YOU CAN PILE 10 APPRAISALS.

THAT IS HOW YOU GAUGE THE VALUES.

>> YES, SIR? >> DO YOU DENY ANYBODY FROM COMING TO YOU AND ARGUING THE VALUE YOU PLACED?

>> THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO FILE AN APPEAL.

IT WILL BE HEARD BASED ON WHATEVER THEY INDICATED THEY ARE

PROTESTING. >> WE HAD A PERSON THAT CAME TO SPEAK WITH US WHERE THE PROPERTY VALUES WEPT UP -- WENT UP 40%.

IF THIS PERSON IS UNHAPPY WITH THE VALUES THAT YOU PLACED ON? THIS PERSON HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEBATE HOW THESE VALUES CAME?

>> YES, SIR. THAT GOES TO WHO?

>> THE PROPERTY OWNER. >> EVIDENCE CONFORMS TO

METHODOLOGIES REQUIRED BY LAW. >> THAT IS CORRECT.

THEY WILL BE HEARD BY ME AND MY STAFF.

THEY CAN GO TO THE APPRAISER REVIEW BOARD.

IF THEY ARE UNHAPPY, THEY HAVE THE CHOICE THEY CAN ARBITRATE THROUGH COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE OR FILE A LAWSUIT.

IT IS NOT JUST ME, THAT IS IT. THERE IS A PROCESS.

THEY HAVE A PROCESS IN PLACE TO APPEAL THAT VALUE.

WHEN SOMEBODY RECEIVES A TAX BILL IT HAS COLLEGE, DRAINAGE

DISTRICT, SCHOOL DISTRICT. >> TAX OFFICE HAS CONTRACTS WITH SEVERAL TAX AMENITIES SO THEY CAN HAVE A COMBINED TAX BILL.

YES, SIR. >> I THANK YOU FOR THAT

INFORMATION. >> MR. GARZA, I UNDERSTAND YOU BUY A PROPERTY AND TURN AROUND AND SEND IT LATER ON.

A LOT OF OUR RESIDENTS ARE NOT IN THE BUSINESS.

THEY INTEND TO LIVE THERE THE REST OF THEIR LIVES.

THEY END UP PASSING IT OVER TO THEIR SONS.

IT GOES ON. COMPLAINT I AM GETTING, THEY HAVE DONE NO IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PROPERTY.

HOME IS THE SAME WAY AND PRETTY MUCH DETERIORATING BECAUSE SOME DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO DO THE NECESSARY REPAIRS.

BUT THEIR PROPERTY VALUES CONTAIN -- THAT IS WHERE I CAN OF UNDERSTAND PRICES ARE GOING UP.

SOME OF THESE PEOPLE ARE NOT THINKING OF THE BUSINESS OF

SELLING AND BUILDING ON. >> I CAN ANSWER THAT.

IN THE TAX CODE THERE IS NO BUTT.

VALUE AT MARKET VALUE. EACH PIECE OF PROPERTY AT MARKET VALUE. I HEAR THAT ALL THE TIME.

I AM GOING TO LIVE HERE UNTIL I DIE, WHATEVER, WHATEVER.

LAW SAYS FALL IT AT ITS MARKET VALUE.

IF THE NEIGHBORS ARE SELLING FOR $50,000 YOU BOUGHT IT FOR 20, 10 YEARS AGO YOUR PROPERTY VALUE IS GOING UP BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT THE NEIGHBORHOOD IS SELLING FOR EVEN THOUGH YOU DON'T WANT TO SELL. A HOME BUILT 20 YEARS AGO IS NOT GOING TO SELL FOR WHAT IT SOLD 20 YEARS AGO.

IT IS GOING TO SELL FOR TODAY. VALUE OF THE DOLLAR CHANGES WHAT

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IS THAT HOUSE WORTH TODAY? THAT IS THE JOB I HAVE TO COME UP WITH WHAT IS THE VALUE OF THE PROPERTY TODAY? OUR EXCEPTIONS FOR PROPERTY OWNERS OVER 65.

A LOT OF TIMES INDIVIDUALS ARE OVER 65.

TAXES COULD BE FROZEN. COUNTY FREEZES TAXES FOR AN INDIVIDUAL BASED ON FIRST YEAR THEY APPLIED FOR THAT EXCEPTION.

COULD REMAIN THE SAME EVEN THROW THE VALUE INCREASES.

>> I HAVE BEEN BUSY. SOME OF THEM HAVE SAID SOMETHING HAS CHANGED IN THE VERY RECENT PAST TO NOW THEY ARE FLOODING.

THEY DIDN'T FLOOD A COUPLE OF YEAR AGO.

MY QUESTION IS WHAT DO THEY NEED TO BRING? IN MY OPINION, THE AREA THAT FLOODS SHOULDN'T BE VALUED LESS THAN ANOTHER AREA THAT DOESN'T. SO PICTURES, WHAT WOULD THEY NEED TO BRING IN TO OBVIOUSLY LET THE TAX ENTITY LOWER THEIR

RENT. >> PICTURES, WHATEVER INFORMATION THEY HAVE. IT IS VALUED BASED ON JANUARY 1ST. IF SOMEONE'S PROPERTY WAS DAMAGE AND FIX BEFORE JANUARY 1ST OF NEXT YEAR, MAY NOT SEE A DECREASE IN THEIR VALUE BECAUSE THEY REMEDIED THE ISSUE.

WE CAN LOOK AT IT BASED ON CONDITIONS AS OF JANUARY 1.

THEY DON'T FLOOD IN THE FUTURE. WE NEED TO LOOK AT ALL OF THAT.

THEY ARE IN A FLOOD AREA. VALUES COULD DECREASE BECAUSE OF THAT. YOU HAVE OTHERS LOOKING AFTER YOU AND SAYS HEY YOU HAVE TO DO THE FOLLOWING.

ONLY DEFENSE THAT YOU HAVE IS TO CHANGE THE NUMBERS THAT YOU ARE

USING. >> AND THAT IS CORRECT.

THEY BRING PICTURES. I WILL KEEP THAT WHEN THE COMPTROLLER IF THEY CHOOSE THAT PROPERTY THIS IS WHY I LOWERED IT. IT IS NOT LIKE THIS ONE THAT

SOLD FOR $24,000 MORE. >> WHAT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF

YOUR BOARD? >> BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS THREE FUNCTIONS, ESTABLISH OFFICE. HIRE AND FIRE CHIEF APPRAISER

AND CREATE A BUDGET. >> IT IS ILLEGAL FOR THEM TO

PARTICIPATE IN AN APPRAISAL. >> I AM HAVING TO LOOK AT EVERY

PIECE OF PROPERTY. >> IT USED TO BE LIKE THAT.

>> I AM HAVING TO LOOK AT VALUES EVERY YEAR.

>> IF IT IS 40%, 200. THERE IS NO LIMIT.

I AM LIMITED TO 10% A YEAR HOME INCREASE.

>> IF THEY DON'T HAVE A HOMESTEAD NO LIMIT.

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HOMESTEAD LIMITED 10% LAST YEAR TO THIS YEAR.

>> I MAY APPRAISE 30% HIGHER. >> YOU HAVE TO APPLY EVERY YEAR.

LET IT GO A LONG TIME. IT CAN STILL GO 10%.

>> THIS ONE GREW 40%. >> WHY WOULD YOU SEND A PROPOSED

VALUE? >> THAT IS MY REQUIREMENT.

HOMESTEAD. >> I'M NOT GOING TO FIND IT.

I CAN'T EVEN SEE. >> IF IT IS THEIR HOMESTEAD, THEY SHOULD APPLY FOR A HOMESTEAD.

I WOULD RECOMMEND THEM TO APPLY. >> THEY ARE LIMITED.

>> THEY WOULD SAVE $325. APPLICATION, PROCESS FREE.

I DON'T CHARGE TO APPLY. TAKES FIVE MINUTES.

ONLY REQUIREMENT YOU HAVE A TEXAS DRIVER'S LICENSE OR ID WITH THE ADDRESS OF YOUR HOME ON IT.

>> THANK YOU VERY MUCH. YOU ARE NOT GOING TO HAVE TO

WORRY ABOUT ME TAKING YOUR JOB. >> THANK YOU, JUDGE.

ANYTHING ELSE, FEEL FREE TO CALL ME.

HAPPY TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. >> THANK YOU.

[22. Executive Office (Part 1 of 2)]

>> NEXT MOVE ITEM 22B SO WE CAN GET REPORT OF DELINQUENT TAX

REPORT. >> GOOD MORNING, JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS. MY NAME IS KELLY.

I AM PRESENT WITH LUCY. MY PARTNER MICHAEL AND JOHN.

WE ARE HAPPY TO REPORT DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTIONS.

I HAVE A SLIDE PRESENTATION. LOOKING FOR SLIDE NO. 2.

HERE BACK IN FEBRUARY TO REPORT COLLECTION EFFORTS FROM JULY THROUGH DECEMBER. IN THAT REPORT, WE INFORMED YOU ABOUT THE ADAP CHANGES NEEDED. FAST FORWARD TO JANUARY THROUGH MAY, WE CONTINUED ADAPT. ALL THOUGH MASK REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN REDUCED A LOT OF US SOME FEEL UNEASY GOING INTO HEB WITHOUT THE MASK. OUR OFFICE NEEDS TO CONSTANTLY EVOLVE WITH THE CHANGE IN THE COMMUNITY.

WE CONTINUE TO MONITOR TRENDS TAILER COLLECTION PROGRAM AND CONTACT AND INNOVATE RESEARCH. JUST TO FOLLOW UP FROM MR. GARZA'S PRESENTATION PRIOR TO THE PANDEMIC WE WOULD HAVE QUARTERLY EDUCATIONAL FREE SEMINARS IN EACH OF THE COMMISSIONER'S PRECINCTS WHERE THE PUBLIC WOULD HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR FROM THE ASSESSOR.

THIS IS NOT SOMETHING WE LEARN IN SCHOOL OR COMMON KNOWLEDGE.

HOPEFULLY WE'LL START THOSE BACK UP SOON NOW THAT SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS HAVE EASED UP A BIT.

IT IS IMPORTANT TO INNOVATE RESEARCH IN ORDER TO EDUCATE THE

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COMMUNITY ON THESE MATTERS. NEXT SLIDE, CORE COLLECTION PROCESS REMAINED THE SAME UP TO THIS POINT.

IT WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO. EACH MEASURE IT IS IMPORTANT TO SHOW COMPASSION TO THE TAX PAYORS DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. WE GET OUR DATA, IDENTIFY IT, RESEARCH IT, WE SEND OUT REGULAR MAILINGS AND ADDITIONAL MAILINGS. OUR COMPASSIONATE CARE LETTERS.

TO MAKE SURE THOSE IMPACTED BY COVID HAVE OPTIONS.

WE USED TO KNOCK ON TAX PAYOR'S DOORS.

WE HAVE STOPPED THAT DUE TO THE PANDEMIC.

WE MAKE AN EFFORT TO GO TO DOORS AND LEAVE MATERIAL TO EMPHASIZE IMPORTANCE AND INITIATE AND PURSUE LITIGATION.

PRELITIGATION ACTIVITIES. WE HAVE MAILED 20,000 STATEMENTS TO DELINQUENT TAX PAYORS. MADE OVER 41,000 INCOMING AND OUTGOING CALLS. 352 HOME VISITS.

WE HAVE 599 PAYMENT AGREEMENTS DURING THIS RECORDED PERIOD.

NEXT SLIDE, LITIGATION ACTIVITIES.

LITIGATION NECESSARY COMPONENT. THROUGHOUT THE AND TEXAS SUPREME COURT ISSUED VARIOUS GUIDELINES TO PURSUE FOR LITIGATION DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. WE HAVE FOLLOWED THOSE GUIDELINES. ALSO OF THE LOCAL DISTRICT COURT OF JUDGES ISSUED VARIOUS ORDERS WHICH WE CONFIDE BY.

573 LAWSUITS, DISPOSED OF 583. EXECUTED TAX WARRANTS.

NOT EVERY JUDGMENT RESULTS IN A TAX SALE.

YOU ARE GOING TO HEAR COMPASSIONATE LAW.

ESPECIALLY DURING THE PANDEMIC. NEXT SLIDE.

THIS SUMMARIZES OUR TAX SALE RESALE.

WE HAVE SOLD 48 PROPERTIES. RESOLD 35.

WE HAVE BEEN TO PULL SEVERAL PROPERTIES.

ALL PROPERTIES SOLD DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD WERE NON-HOMESTEAD PROPERTIES OR ABANDONED PROPERTIES MOST OF WHICH WERE VACANT LOTS AND HOMES.

NEXT SLIDE COLLECTIONS REPORTED BACK IN JULY.

COLLECTIONS JULY THROUGH DECEMBER.

COLLECTIONS 13% INCREASE PRIOR FO PANDEMIC YEAR.

NEXT SLIDE YOU'LL SEE WHERE WE ARE YEAR-TO-DATE JULY THROUGH MAY. COLLECTIONS ADDITIONAL INCREASE TO 25%. IMPORTANT TO BENCHMARK THIS NOT JUST AGAINST THE PANDEMIC YEAR. WE ALSO WANT TO SHOW YOU ON THE NEXT SLIDE HOW THAT COMPARED TO PREPANDEMIC YEAR.

COLLECTIONS HAVE SHOWN OVER A TWO MILLION DOLLAR INCREASE FROM PREPANDEMIC YEAR. THAT CONCLUDES MY COLLECTION REPORT FOR THIS TIME PERIOD. HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE. WE OFFER PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS, OPPORTUNITIES TO COME TO AN AGREEMENT PRIOR TO SELL AND AFTER THE SALE THERE IS A PERIOD OF REDEMPTION.

>> YOU ARE DOING AN AMAZING JOB. VERY CARING.

WE THANK YOU FOR THAT. >> THANK YOU, JUDGE.

>> THANK YOU FOR YOUR REPORT. WITH YOUR PERMISSION.

>> SAME AGENDA ITEM 22B 2. JUST FOR THE RECORD, THIS IS APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RESALE PROPERTIES EXHIBIT A, FAILURE TO PAY TAXES IN THE COUNTY ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 34. ROUTINE ITEM THESE ARE ALL NON

[01:05:14]

HOMESTEAD PROPERTIES. THESE ARE ALL IN ABANDONED PROPERTIES COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES NOT BEING PREPARED FOR.

THIS IS AN ACTION ITEM. >> MOTION AND SECOND.

ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE >> AYE.

>> ANYONE OPPOSED? MOTION CARRIES.

>> >> WE ALWAYS MAKE IT A POINT TO LIST THAT IN THE NOTES. WE DO IDENTIFY AS A POSSIBLE LANDLOCK OF PROPERTY AND CONTINUE TO DO THAT COMMISSIONER. ABSOLUTELY.

>> THANK YOU, MICHAEL. >> I KNOW ALL THE PEOPLE HERE FROM UNITED WAY, I AM GOING TO MOVE UP ITEM 17A.

[17. Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu (Part 1 of 2)]

COMMISSIONER CANTU? PRESENTATION.

>> SOMEBODY FROM UNITED WAY IS GOING TO MAKE A PRESENTATION.

>> GOOD MORNING, COMMISSIONERS. CEO WITH SOUTH TEXAS CREDIT UNION. TODAY I AM REPRESENTING UNITED WAY. WE ARE HERE TO THANK COMMISSIONERS FOR YOUR TIME AND SUPPORT.

CONTINUES TO BE UNITED WAY'S TOP 10.

THEY HELP US LAUNCH A VIRTUAL KICKOFF LAST YEAR AND HAVE INSURE TODAY IMPACT OF UNITED WAY.

YOUR SUPPORT ALLOWS US TO SERVE OVER 172,286 RESIDENTS IN 2020 THROUGHOUT HIDALGO COUNTY. MEALS, DISASTER RELIEF, YOUTH AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. SO MUCH MORE.

THANK YOU RESIDENTS, HAS BEEN ALLOCATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO ELDERLY DISABLED RENT ASSISTANCE. OUTREACH FOR INDIVIDUALS.

WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND SUPPORT AND LOOK FORWARD TO CONTINUING. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

>> THANK YOU. >> THANK YOU FOR THE GOOD WORK

YOU ALL DO. >> IF YOU KNOW BY MEMORY -- AND

IF IT IS CLOSE. >> IT IS CLOSE.

WE'LL KEEP THE NUMBERS UP. >> WE WOULD LOVE TO TAKE A PICTURE SO WE CAN RECOGNIZE YOU.

[7. County Judge's Office]

[01:10:35]

>> 7A, PLEASE.

>> GOOD MORNING, JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS.

PRESENTING ITEM 7A. ACTION OF CHECK PRESENTATION AND ACCEPTANCE $65,000 PARTNERSHIP EMERGENCY RESPONSE.

EFFORTS RELATED. >> COME ON, BROTHER LEE.

>> THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY.

FOR THE RECORD, WE ARE EXCITED TO BE HERE WE HAVE A GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH AP. AS YOU HAVE YOUR EMERGENCY TEAM, AP TEAM HAS MANPOWER. EMPLOYEES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES EACH AND EVERY TIME THERE IS A DISASTER.

IDENTIFYING AREAS OF NEED WHERE WE COULD COME IN AND SUPPORT.

AWARDED $300,000 FOR US TO DISTRIBUTE TO OUR COMMUNITIES.

PRESENTING $65,000 TO PURCHASE MATERIAL NEEDED VEHICLE TO BE OUT IN THE COMMUNITIES. I AM GOING TO ASK ONE OF OUR PARTNERS TO SPEAK MORE ON HOW THEY ARE GIVING BACK.

IN ADDITION TO THE WORK FORCE. >> THANK YOU, JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS. HONORED TO BE HERE TODAY.

WINTER STORM, IT HAS BEEN A HECK OF A YEAR: WE ARE THANKFUL WE HAVE A PROFESSIONAL PARTNER WHEN WE GO INTO THESE TYPES OF STORMS. VERY PROFESSIONAL TEAM.

WHEN THE FOUNDATION YOU STARTED LOOKING OUT TO HOPE THE COMMUNITY WITH THE NATIONAL DISASTERS AND STORMS AND STUFF.

ONE OF THE FIRST THINGS WE ARE VERY THANKFUL.

THAT IS WHY WE SELECTED HIDALGO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TEAM.

VERY GRATEFUL TO HAVE THE FIRST PEOPLE GETTING INTO THE

SITUATIONS. >> THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

YOU CAN'T KEEP IT, JUST RECEIVE IT, OKAY.

[APPLAUSE] >> JUDGE AS YOU KNOW IT WAS A TREMENDOUS YEAR. BETWEEN YOUR LEADERSHIP AS DIRECTOR, AND LEADERSHIP OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

THIS IS GOING TO HAPPEN. WORKING WITH THE EMERGENCY GROUP. THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH.

THANK THE FOUNDATION FOR ALL YOU DO FOR US.

THANK YOU, JUDGE. >> THANK YOU.

>> I WANT MR. JONES TO KNOW I HAVE HIM ON SPEED DIAL.

EVERY TIME THERE IS A PROBLEM. ALWAYS BEEN VERY, VERY HELPFUL.

>> I ACTUALLY THOUGHT HE WAS HERE FOR THAT.

THANKS FOR BEING HERE. >> THANK YOU, WE'LL TAKE A

PICTURE. >> OKAY, ONE MORE ITEM.

[01:16:26]

>> JUDGE, COMMISSIONER, ITEM 7B. DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ON MOODY FOUNDATION GRANT WITH APPROVAL TO PURCHASE ITEMS.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE >> AYE.

ANYONE OPPOSED? MOTION CARRIES.

>> THANK YOU, JUDGE. >> THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

DO WE NEED TO RETURN TO CLOSED SESSION?

>> I CAN WAIT. >> DO WE HAVE ALL OUR

PRESENTATIONS? >> DO WE HAVE ANYBODY WAITING?

>> LET'S WRAP UP WITH THE COUNTY JUDGES ITEMS.

>> OKAY. >> JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS SEEKING APPROVAL TO ENTER AGREEMENT WITH CGI DONATIONS.

THIS IS SUBJECT TO FINAL LEGAL REVIEW.

MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE AYE. >> ANYONE OPPOSED? . MOTION CARRIES.

>> THERE IS NOTHING. >> CLOSED SESSION.

>> OKAY. I NEED A MOTION TO RETURN TO

CLOSED SESSION, PLEASE. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >>

>> OKAY WE ARE BACK FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION 1:47.

[21. Purchasing Department (Part 1 of 2)]

ITEM 21B >> 21A 2-A AND B.

MAY I HAVE A MOTION TO APPROVE, PLEASE.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE >> AYE.

>> ANYONE OPPOSED? MOTION CARRIES.

NEXT ITEM. >> DO YOU WANT ME TO READ IT, JUDGE? POSSIBLE ACTION SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTINGENCY FEE LLP PURSUANT TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE AND NOTICE PROVIDED TO GOVERNMENT LEGAL SERVICES NECESSARY TO

COLLECT DELINQUENT TAXES. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE >> AYE.

>> ANYONE OPPOSED? MOTION CARRIES.

THANK YOU FOR THE GOOD WORK YOU DO.

[01:20:03]

>> CLEAR FOR THE RECORD, ITEM 21A 2.

AN AND B. CORRECT?

>> THAT IS CORRECT. >> DISTRICT ATTORNEYS -- LET'S

[8. District Attorney's Office]

GO AHEAD. ITEM 8A.

>> ITEM BA. ASKING FOR APPROVAL TO SUBMIT DBU GRANT NUMBER BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO THE OFFICE OF THE

GOVERNMENT. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE >> AYE.

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> MAY I MOVE FORWARD WITH 9A?

[9. HIDTA - Task Force]

>> YES, PLEASE. >> NO. 1 APPROVAL ACTION TAKEN ON ITEM 81160 JUNE 15TH. 2021 AS WELL AS ASKING FOR APPROVAL NO. 2 TO SUBMIT PROGRAM REQUEST SOUTH TEXAS FISCAL YEAR

2019 INTERDEPARTMENTAL TRANSFER. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE

>> AYE. >> MOTION CAR RICARRIES.

>> ITEM 9B. APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATIONS OF FUNDS $45,000 FOR THE CHAPTER 59 ASSET FORFEITURE FUND TO FUND

EMERGENCY REPAIRS. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE

>> AYE. >> MOTION CARRIES.

[10. Sheriff's Office]

>> THANK YOU VERY MUCH. >> THANK YOU.

>> GOOD AFTERNOON, JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS, CAPTAIN DAVID FREEMAN FOR SHERIFF. AGENDA ITEM 10A.

EDWARD BURN MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT.

APPLY FOR FISCAL YEAR EDWARD BURN MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.

PART TO. DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND REVIEW AND CONSIDERING OF APPROVAL FOR THE GRANT.

PART THREE. AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNTY SDWROUJ SIGN A REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PART FOUR SIGN REQUIRED FORMS, REQUIRED FOR -- PROGRAM APPLICATIONS PART FIVE, AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN OMB 400-0004.

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE. PART SIX AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNTY SHERIFF TO SIGN OMB 4040-0013 AS DEPARTMENT HEAD.

PART 7 AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNTY JUDGE TO CERTIFY DOCUMENTATION UNDER GRANTS, MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AS AUTHORIZED.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. NO. 10A 1-7 AS READ.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE >> AYE.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> AYE.

>> B. SHERIFF'S OFFICE ORGANIZED CRIME ENFORCEMENT TAX FORCES. 1284.

PART ONE APPROVAL OF ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES BETWEEN HIDALGO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION. STRIKE FORCE GROUP D-81.

PART 2. APPROVAL OF CERTIFICATION OF REVENUES CERTIFIED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 GRANT AGREEMENT AWARD IN AMOUNT OF $2,508 INVEST NUMBER S-TXX 1207 AND

APPROPRIATIONS OF SAME. >> MOTION TO APPROVE 10 B 1-2 AS

READ. >> SECOND.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE

>> AYE. >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> C. SHERIFF'S OFFICE ORGANIZED CRIME 1284. PART 1 APPROVAL OF ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE BETWEEN HIDALGO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND MCCALLEN DISTRICT OFFICE.

D 81. PART 2 REQUESTING ORGANIZATION UNDER GRANT, TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

PART 3, CERTIFICATION AS CERTIFIED BY THE COUNTY AUDITOR FISCAL YEAR 2021. AMOUNT OF $9,992.70 REFERENCED

TO INVESTIGATION NUMBER ISW-TXX. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

[01:25:03]

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE AYE. MOTION CARRIES.

>> 10D. ONE PART AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVAL 2021 APPROPRIATIONS AND FUNDS FROM GENERAL FUND -- EXCUSE ME RESERVE. TO SHERIFF OFFICE PROGRAM 001.

$14,100. >> MOTION TO APPROVE PLEASE.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE >> AYE.

[23. AI-81470 Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding (Part 1 of 2)]

>> MOTION CARRIES. LET'S GO ON TO 23A 1A.

>> COMMISSIONERS, THANK YOU. ITEM 23 DISCUSSION CONSIDERATION POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING DISASTER EMERGENCY ONE CARES ACT. AMERICAN RESCUE ACT A, DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION, REGARDING ESSENTIAL ECONOMIC

GRADE INITIATIVE. >> ANY MOTION?

>> YES, SIR. >> MOTION.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE

>> AYE. >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> THANK YOU, JUDGE. >> NOW BACK TO ITEM 11A.

[11. Human Resources]

HUMAN RESOURCES, ERIKA. >> GOOD AFTERNOON, JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, ITEM 11A.

FOLLOWING APPLICABLE BUDGET AMENDMENT POLICY.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE

>> AYE. MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM 11B. DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO APPOINT DANIELLE AS A VOLUNTEER INTERN FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 13TH. 2021 THROUGH DECEMBER 31ST, 2021. EVERYTHING IS ACCORDANCE WITH

THE INTERNSHIP POLICY. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE >> AYE.

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> THANK YOU.

ITEM 11C REQUESTING APPROVAL TO CREATE FOLLOWING TEMPORARY FULL TIME POSITION EFFECTIVE ON COMMISSIONER'S BOARD APPROVAL DECEMBER 21ST. THIS IS TO CREATE 003, THIS IS

DUE TO EMPLOYEE OUT ON -- >> YOU WANT TO TAKE A MOTION? OR DO I NEED TO TAKE ONE SEPARATELY?

>> CAN I DO ITEM 11D URBAN COUNTY ORDER TO CREATE ONE POSITION THROUGH DECEMBER 31ST 2021 AS FOLLOWS.

REASON IS THE SAME. WE HAVE AN EMPLOYEE OUT ON FML

FOR THIS DEPARTMENT AS WELL. >> YOU WANT TO GO THROUGH E, F,

G AND ETC. >> ITEM 11E EMPLOYEE LISTED BELOW AFTER APPROVAL OF CERTIFICATION SECTION 8.03 CAUSE AND COMPENSATION FUND EFFECTIVE ON BOARD'S APPROVAL.

THIS IS FOR DISCRETIONARY STEP 4.

EVERYTHING IS ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY.

ITEM 11F FOR THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

APPROVE OF ACTIONS JULY 19TH, 2021.

THIS IS TO DELETE -- 0004. CREATE SLOTS 0016-0017 LICENSE LOCATION GRADE 11. EVERYTHING IS ACCORDANCE WITH THE GRANT. ITEM 11G FOR TAX OFFICE APPROVE FOLLOWING ACTIONS EFFECTIVE NEXT FULL PERIOD JULY 19, 2021.

SLOT 0058. DEPUTY CLERK 1.

SLOT 0069 AND 00183 ALL DEPUTY CLERK 2S.

DEPUTY CLERK 3S. TO BE CREATED THESE ARE DUE TO A REORGANIZATIONAL THAT ALLOWS FOR CREATE LADDERS AT THE TAX OFFICE. I DO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

ITEM 11H. REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL ACTION. EFFECTIVE JULY 19, 2021.

ADD ASSIGNMENT GATE TO SLOT 0013.

AMOUNT OF $2,100. THIS IS DUE TO A K9 ASSIGNMENT WITH THIS POSITION. ITEM 119 FOR THE DISTRICT TERN'S OFFICE EFFECTIVE ON COMMISSIONER'S COURT APPROVAL.

TO SLOT 0196 ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY 2433.

THIS IS DUE TO A CHANGE IN DUTIES FOR A PROSECUTOR.

[01:30:03]

NOW BEING GIVEN MORE COMPLEX TASKS.

ITEM 11G APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL ACTION EFFECTIVE NEXT FULL PAY PERIOD. JULY 19TH, 2021.

THIS IS TO CREATE SLOTS. I DO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF ALL

OF THESE ITEMS. >> MOTION TO APPROVE ITEMS 11, KR C, D, F,H, I, J. MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE >> AYE.

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> THANK YOU.

[12. Urban County]

>> ITEM 12 URBAN COUNTY. >>> GOOD AFTERNOON. QUOTE A REQUESTING APPROVAL TO RECOMMEND THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR TO AGREEMENTS IN THE COUNTY COURT COMMISSIONER'S APPROVAL AS IT RELATES TO ALL HIDALGO COUNTY PROJECTS AND THOSE INCLUDED IN THE ACTUAL ITEM PLAN.

WOULD YOU LIKE ME TO CONTINUE FOR THE OTHER ITEMS? >> YES, SIR.

>> AND FOR ITEM B REQUESTING CERTIFICATION FOR THE OFFICER ENTITIES

>>> FROM THE LINE OF CREDIT. >> WHAT CONTROLS DO YOU IN PLACE? DO YOU HAVE AUTHORITY TO AU AUTHORIZE -- WHAT CONTROLS ARE YOU IN PLACE?

>> THE CONTROLS IN PLACE WELL, WE DO HAVE -- IT'S A REIMBURSEMENT AND EVERYTHING FROM SALARIES TO CONTRACTS AFTER EVERYTHING IS IN PLACE WE GO AHEAD AND PAY THROUGH IRVING COUNTY AND THEN WE GET REIMBURSED THROUGH THE LINE OF CREDIT.

>> ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> AYE. >>> MOTION B.

>>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> AYE.

>>> MOTION CARRIES. >> MOVE TO APPROVE. >> OKAY, MAY I HAVE A SECOND.

>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES.

>>> LET THE RECORD SHOW THAT THE MOTION HAS BEEN APPROVED THROUGH STATE.

>> THANK YOU. >>> MR. OLIVARES -- 13-A. >>> VERY GOOD, JUDGE.

[13. Health & Human Services Department]

13-A, QUESTIONING FOR THE COUNTY TO REQUESTING TO SIGN FOR THE PURPOSE OF HIDALGO COUNTY TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATING IN THE

TEXAS SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM. >> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> ITEM B, SIR REQUESTING APPROVINGAL TO ACCEPT THE TITLE FIVE MARY NATAL MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICE HHS 700060001 AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE FOR COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN AND THE PURPOSE OF AMENDMENT IS TO TACK $906,000 IN 2032 AND TO EXTEND IN 2032 AND CERTIFICATION OF REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $96,906 TO APPROPRIATE

THE CITY. >> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

>>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> ITEM C IS APPROVAL FOR THE COVID-19 HEALTH EQUITY FUNDING AND FOR THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN ALL E-DOCUMENTS AND THIS GRANT IS

APPROXIMATELY $500,000. >>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY, AYE. >>> AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES.

[01:35:04]

>>> ITEM B REQUESTING APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A GRAND APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FOR THE CDC PUBLIC HEALTH, CRISIS RESPONSE FOR AND FOR THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS.

SIR, THIS GRANT IS APPROXIMATELY $2 MILLION. >>> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> AYE, MOTION CARRIES.

>>> ITEM E, SIR IS REQUESTING APPROVAL TO SUBMIT AND IBCU COVID GRANT PROGRAM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FUNDING FOR ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $448,408 AND TO RUN FOR 2023. THIS IS AN EXTENSION OF OUR LABORATORY CONTRACT.

>>> MOVE. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES.

>> THANK YOU. >> THANK YOU. >> THANK YOU.

[14. Community Service Agency]

> -- >> MORNING JUDGE, I'M WITH THE HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE. ITEM 4-A IS POSSIBLE APPROVIAL AND BLOCK GRANT FOR 2021.

COMMISSIONERS, THIS IS THE NATURAL AMOUNT. THE REASON FOR THE AMENDMENT IS WE'RE ACTUALLY THE LEADING A COUPLE OF WHAT WE CALL ELIGIBILITY WORKER POSITIONS THAT ARE VACANT AND WE'RE PUTTING THOSE FUNDS THAT ARE -- THOSE FUNDS THAT ARE ALREADY BUDGETED INTO OTHER CREATING NEW POSITIONS. WE'VE HAD A PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION WITH REYNA AT HR TO LET HER KNOW THAT WE'RE A POST-PANDEMIC STATE.

AND WE'RE CREATING A POSITION TO ASSIST OUR IT DEPARTMENT TO BE ABLE TO PROVIDE BETTER SERVICES FROM AN IT SPERSPECTIVE. THE OTHER ITEM WOULD BE APPROVING IS THREE ELIGIBILITY POSITIONS TO GIVE US MORE A CAREER TYPE POSITION SO WE CAN BE MORE EFFICIENT AND WE'LL ACTUALLY GAIN A LITTLE BIT OF LONGEVITY SO THEY CAN STAY WITH US LONGER.

>> THERE'S THE BOTTOM LINE AND THE ITEM STAYS THE SAME Z. MOTION TO APPROVE.

MOTION TO APPROVE. >>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

>>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> ITEM 14-B. I'LL POLLAPOLOGIZE TO THE COURT.

THIS IS VERY MUCH A DRAFT-B ITEM. IT WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE IN COURT AND WE ARE DEVELOPING IT. AND WE HAVE A LOG TO SUBMIT THIS DOCUMENT SO I WILL ASK YOU ALL

TO TAKE NO ACTION ON THIS. >> OKAY. >> I'LL RETAIN ANY QUESTIONS.

>>> ITEM 14-C IS DISCUSSION CONSIDERATION AND RATIFICATION TO AMEND TWO.

THE BLOCK GRANT HAS BEEN ASKED TO RELIEVE CONTRACT 10200282 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HOUSING AND TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AFFAIRS AND PERMISSION TO SIGN ALL PERTINENT DOCUMENTS.

>> I WILL TELL THAT WE HAD A TENTATIVE DEADLINE OF JULY 31ST AND ESSENTIALLY WHAT THIS DOES IS IT MOVES THE DEADLINE FOR ACTION ON THIS PARTICULAR GRANT UNTIL AUGUST OF 2021.

>> MOTION TO APPROVAL. >>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

>>> MOTION CARRIES. >> THANK YOU, JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS.

ITEM NUMBER 14-D IS DISCUSSION CONSIDERATION RATIFICATION TO ACCEPT AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO FISCAL YEAR 2020 COMPREHENSIVE TO COVID ECONOMIC SECURITY AND CONTRACT 5899005839 AND PERMISSION TO SIGN ANY AND ALL P PERTINENT DOCUMENTS AND GIVES US

THE FINAL APPROVAL AMOUNT OF $4,704,012 ON THAT APPROVAPPROV. >>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY, AYE.

[01:40:13]

>>> AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> AND ITEM 14-D RATIFICATION TO AMENDMENT AND TO ACCEPT CONTRACT 58210000387 WITH AUTHORIZATION TO ELECTRICALLY SIGN ALL AND PERTINENT DOCUMENTS AVE AND WHAT IT GIVES US IS THE

AMOUNT OF $638,071,448. >>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> WE HAVE A MOTION AND A SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

>>> MOTION CARRIES. >> THANK YOU, INVERY MUCH. >>> JUDGE, AT THIS POINT IN TIME, I WANT TO UPDATE THE COURTS WITH EFFORTS TO INCREASE IN ONE AREA AND MERCEDES.

THOSE AREAS WHERE ALL OF THAT RAIN, THE NINE INCHES OF RAIN. WE SET UP SHOP AT THE NEW CITY OF MERCEDES AT MERCEDES DOWN AND WE SET UP FOR 400 FAMILIES TO RECEIVE INITIAL SERVICES.

IT'S NOT A LOT OF FUNDS BUT IT'S CERTAINLY SOMETHING FOR FAMILY MEMBERS TO BEGIN THE RECOVERY PROCESS. WE'RE NOT FEMA BUT WE HAVE A LOT TO OFFER FAMILIES TO HELP THEM

GET STARTED WITH THAT. >> SO 120 FAMILIES ARE LOOKING TO GET ASSISTED AND WE'LL BE THERE THROUGH FRIDAY AND WE'RE IN PRELIMINARY DISCUSSIONS OF VARIOUS PRESICINCTS TO BE ABLE

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MOVE. >>> THANK YOU. >>> GOOD AFTERNOON, JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS. CHRIS RAMIREZ COMMISSION FOR THE FACILITY SPORTS CENTER STRATEGIC PROGRAM, FY 21 CONTRACT NUMBER HHS 00004559,00001 TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH

SERVICES ON JUNE 24TH, 2021. >> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

[16. Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes]

>>> THANK YOU. >>> GOOD AFTERNOON JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS.

>> PRECINCT ONE, 16-A SET FOR APPROVAL OF HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND CSA IN EFFORTS

TO MOBILIZE VOLUNTEERS AGE 55 AND OLDER FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS. >>> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE? >> AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES.

>> AND REQUESTING FOR AN INTER-COASTAL APPROVAL AND THE CITY OF ALAMO.

MOTION TO APPROVE. >>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES.

>>> 16-C, REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION TO NAME A PRIVATE ROAD AT 305305 WEST TEXAS FOR 911 VALLEY.

>> RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE. >> MOTION CARRIES. >> REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A SUBDIVISION FOR LOWER VALLEY PURPOSES FOR ESPERANZA -- EXCUSE ME.

>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> FINALLY, 16-D REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION TO NAME A PRIVATE ROAD WEST MILE ROAD SUBDIVISION, LOT 182 WEST TEXAS AS PER

CORILLA, DOUBLE L BY PURPOSES FROM THE RIO GRANDE -- >> -- MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> THANK YOU, JUDGE. >>> THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

[17. Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu (Part 2 of 2)]

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>> 17-D REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVINAL FOR WATER SERVIC TO BE LOCATED AT 301 AND THEN APPROVAL WITH PAYMENTS $150 TO BE DEPOSITED AND SET UP FOR THE FACILITY LOCATED AND THE

AUTHORITY FOR THE PROSECUTION. >>. MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES.

>>> 17-C, RIGHT OF WAYS AND COMMUNICATIONS OPERATING LLC IN ORDER TO GRANT ACCESS TO

DEPARTMENTS AND CABLE SERVICES. PARK VIEW FACILITY WITH -- >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> AYE.

>>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> D REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR COUNTEROFFERS CLR TO PURCHASE TRACTS OF LAND FROM FM 3662 FOR AUTHORIZE FOR COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN THE ADMINISTRATION

EVALUATION, THE APPROVAL. >>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >>> SECOND.

>> WE HAVE A MOTION IN SECOND TO APP APPROVE.

ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> REQUESTING APPROVAL OF COUNTEROFFER TO PURCHASE TRACTS OF LAND KNOWN AS 1820 REQUESTING PROJECTS FROM 1426 FROM FM FOR A

JUDGE TO SIGN. >> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES.

>>> THANK YOU VERY MUCH. >> THERE YOU HAVE IT. >> REQUESTING CONSIDERATION FOR

[18. Precinct #3 - Comm. Villarreal]

COOPERATION FOR THE CITY OF HIDALGO TO ASSIST ONE ANOTHER IN THE OVERLAY OF THE ROAD AS

DESCRIBED IN THE OVERLAY. >>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

>>> AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES. >> IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE 791904 HIDALGO COUNTY HAS BEEN ADVISED AS BEEN PROPOSED TO ASSIST EACH OTHER TO COMBINE BY MOTION AGREEING TO ASSIST EACH OTHER WITH MATERIALS AND MANPOWER.

MOTION TO APPROVE? >> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

>>> THANK YOU. >>> YES, ITEM 19-A, DISCUSSION CONSIDERATION AND ACTION TO

[19. Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres]

ACCEPT AN ADDITIONAL DONATION FOR THE LINT SUMMIT IN THE AMOUNT OF $203,000 AROUND THE

DONATED MARQUISE SIGN IN THE VETERAN'S PARK. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> ITEM 19-B, CONSIDERATION ON AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO THE MEMORANDUM TO THE COUNTY AND THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT ON 143181 ITEM AI 80320, MOTION TO

APPROVE. >>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

>>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> 20-A. >> 20

[20. Budget & Management]

.

I'M WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AND MANAGE: 20-A STATUS COUNTY WELLNESS PROGRAM.

TODAY I'M GOING TO PRESENT A PROGRAM FOR DOUGLAS HEALTH AND SOME OF THE UPCOMING EVENTS THAT WE HAVE. FOR THIS PROGRAM WE HAVE A TOTAL OF 204 MEMBERS.

THESE HAVE APPROVED AN INCREASE FROM A PERIOD THAT WE'VE HAD WHICH IS 150.

>> THE ACTIVATION RATE IS 77% AND THAT PERCENTAGE AND THEY'VE EXPERIENCED THIS SO WE'RE VERY

CLOSE TO ACHIEVING THAT GOAL. >> I ALSO WANTED TO SHARE SOMETHING ELSE ABOUT THE OUTCOME. TO 43.5 TO 46.5 THE MEMBERS THAT HAVE BEEN WITH THE PROGRAM HAVE MANAGED THEIR A1C FOR THEIR SCREENING TIME. AND FOR THE TELEHEALTH, WE HAVE 150 PIECES THIS PERIOD AND THEY'RE ANALYZED TO 146.9. SO TOTAL SAVINGS IS OVER

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$99,000. >>> WE ALSO WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE OUR CLASSES AT THE SPORTS COMPLEX, MONDAY THROUGH 5:30 AND THIS MONTH, WE'RE ALSO GOING TO HAVE AN AWARENESS CAMPAIGN REGARDING SENIORS OVER 60. ALSO WE'RE LAUNCHING OUR FIRST FINANCIAL WEBINAR FOR MONEY MANAGEMENT AND TWO OTHER WEBINARS AND UNDERSTANDING THE WORK PLACE.

>> THAT'S THE IDEA THAT WE WANTED TO INVITE OUR DEPARTMENT FOR JULY 29TH EVENT WITH THE HIDALGO COUNTY FOR THE MEETING. THIS IS GOING TO BE AN EVENT WHERE THE WOMEN'S INVESTORS ARE GOING TO BE ABLE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM AND HOPEFULLY WE CAN PROVIDE THEM FOR MORE

TOOLS SO WE CAN CONTINUE TO PROMOTE THAT COUNTY OF CULTURE. >>> I WOULD LIKE TO ADD -- PAR

. >>>

>>> YES, SIR. THANK YOU COMMISSIONER. THANK YOU FOR THE UPDATE.

>> NEXT ITEM? >> GOOD AFTERNOON, JUDGE. ITEM 20-B, PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DISCUSSION ON THE AMERICAN RESCUE ACT CORONAVIRUS STATE FISCAL 2020 AND THIS IS RECOVERY FUN FUNDS.

AND JUDGE, I WOULD LIKE TO ADD A QUICK MEMO ON THE CORONAVIRUS FUNDING.

> >>>. >>> JUDGE, AS YOU ALL KNOW, WE WERE ALLOCATED $12.9 MILLION FROM THE PHYSICAL RECOVERY AND WITH THE AARPA FUNDING THAT WAS DONE BACK IN MARCH, 2021. AND IT WAS APPROVED BY THE U.S. TREASURY MAY 8TH AND THE FIRST

FUNDING WAS RECEIVED BY 2021. >>> CURRENTLY THE FKT DOES HAVE $106.4 MILLION OF FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR USE FOR THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT.

AND TO ADDRESS THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC AND ALSO TO PROVIDE FOR LOCAL RECOVERY FUNDS FOR THE COUNTY. WE DO EXPECT THE SECOND FUNDING TO BE RECEIVED BY THE COUNTY NEXT YEAR ROUGHLY ABOUT THE SAME TIME JUNE OF 2022 AND TO BE ABLE TO GET THAT COMPLETE $209.$12 MILLION OF ALLOCATED FUNDING. AGAIN, THIS FUNDING COMES WITH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS THAT ARE DUE. THERE'S THREE THAT ARE REQUIRED. ONE OF WHICH WILL BE THE INTERIM REPORT THAT WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE U.S. TREASURY IN AUGUST 2021 SO AT THE END OF THE MONTH, WE'LL NEED TO PROVIDE FUNDING AND THE CATEGORY. AND THERE'S ALSO MORE INTERIM

REPORTING THAT'S GOING TO BE DUE FOR A PROJECT REPORTS. >>> THESE WILL BE DONE AT THE END OF EVERY QUARTER TO BE DONE AT THE END OF THIS FISCAL YEAR AND THERE WILL BE A RECOVERY

PROPERTIES. >>> THESE REPORTS WILL BE DUE ANNUALLY AND THE FIRST ONE WILL

BE DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF NEXT MONTH. >> AND REALLY, THIS WILL BE MORE PROGRAMMING UNLIKE THE CARES FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE U.S. TREASURY WHICH ONLY HAD EXPENDATURE REPORTING AND WE DO NEED TO COME UP WITH THE PERFORMANCE PLAN ALSO.

AND IF POSSIBLE, WE NEED TO IDENTIFY ANY TYPE OF PERFORMANCE MEASURES TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTITUENTS, HOW THE FUNDS ARE BEING UTILIZED AND HOW WE FEEL WILL BE BENEFITS THE COUNTY RESIDENTS. AGAIN WE WILL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE THESE REPORTS UP ON OUR WEBSITE SO THERE WILL BE A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF MORE REPORTING THAT WILL BE DUE WITH THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS.

AGAIN, THE FORMING CATEGORY THAT WE HAD DISCUSSED BEFORE IS GOING TO BE THE COVID-19, THE NEGATIVE

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ECONOMIC IMPACT. AND THESE ARE GOING TO BE RELATED TO THE EXPENDETATURES A AGAIN THESE CATEGORIES ARE ALL SEPARATE FROM EACH OTHER. THERE'S PAID FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS AND THE RECRUITMENT FOR LOST REVENUE. AND I HAVE ESTIMATED ROUGHLY $348 MILLION OF REVENUE THAT IS PROEJECTED OVER THE LOSS OF FOU YEARS.

AND THE LAST CATEGORY IS BROADBAND AND INFRASTRUCTURE. AND IT DOES ALLOW FOR STORM WATER PROJECTS, HOWEVER, THERE ARE TIE-INS TO OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS THAT WE NEED TO SORT OF ABIDE BY SO THERE IS SOME FLEXIBILITY THERE BUT THERE'S ALSO A LOT OF OVERSIGHT AS FAR AS TIEING THESE PROJECTS TO EXISTING PROGRAMS THAT ARE IN EXISTENCE BY THE FEDERAL

GOVERNMENT. >> JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS, I DON'T KNOW IF YOU WANT ME TO GO THROUGH EACH OF THESE AND BY THE WAY, WE DO NEED TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THESE FUNDS.

AND I'VE VISITED WITH SEVERAL OF THE MEMBERS INDIVIDUALLY. I HAVE MET ALMOST ON A WEEKLY BASIS WITH THE CHIEF OF STAFF AND LEGAL COUNCIL AS WELL AS THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND OTHER COUNTY DEPARTMENTS ON A WEEKLY BASIS ON ALMOST THURSDAY TO DISCUSS SOME OF THE PROJECTS THAT WE HAVE. I JUST WANT TO -- WE WOULD LIKE SOME MORTGAGE DIRECTION AS FAR AS WHERE -- WHETHER WE WOULD ESTABLISH ANY COMMITTEES THAT WE'LL BE UTILIZING FOR THE

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT. >>> I WOULD APPRECIATE IF YOU COULD PUT TOGETHER A SPREAD SHEET OF WHAT YOU SEE AS ESSENTIAL COMING FROM THE BUDGET MANAGER SO WE CAN SEE THE BIG ITEMS THAT YOU SEE. AND WE CAN HOPEFULLY GET FROM THAT THE BALANCE OF THE MONEY THAT IS AVAILABLE AND WE CAN DETERMINE WHAT PROJECTS WE COULD USE WITH THE BALANCE OF THE MONEY. BUT YOU HAVE TO TAKE -- YOU HAVE TO RECOMMEND TO US TO TAKE A BIG PORTION OFF THE TOP. FOR INSTANCE, IF WE'RE GOING TO HAVE A DEFENSEICIT OF $12 MILLI YEAR, THAT HAS TO BE PRIORITY ONE. DON'T LEAVE IT TO US TO COME UP WITH RECOMMENDATIONS IF WE DON'T KNOW THE BALANCES ARE AFTER TAKING THE MONEY OFF THE TOP.

>>> YES, COMMISSIONER. DEFINITELY THE $46 MILLION IN LOST REVENUE, I WOULD RECOMMEND THE COURT TO COVER THOSE DEFICITS AND THOSE LOST REVENUES AND AGAIN, IT DEPENDS ON HOW THE COURT WOULD LIKE TO GO ABOUT -- I KNOW WE HAVE DISCUSSED BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE AND IT'S OUR DUTY TO HAVE A BROADBAND ALLOCATION. AND WE HAVE COUNTY WIDE PROJECTS THAT WE'RE GOING TO DISCUSS THAT WOULD BE IMPROVING OUR CURRENT ACCESS TO SOME OF OUR COUNTIES.

WE DO HAVE PROJECTS THAT INVOLVE VACCINATIONS INCENTIVES TO BE ABLE TO INCREASE THE COUNTY PERCENTAGES THAT ARE VACCINATED AND AS WELL AS ONE ITEM THAT WE HAVE FOR THE AGENERAL IT TODAY IS A CONTINUATION AREA AREA

. >> SA IS A CONTINUATION OF OUR RECORDS WHICH CAN BE UTILIZED BY THE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT SO THEY CAN BETTER COMMUNICATE ON THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF OUR COUNTY WEBSITE.

BUT JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS, I CAN DEFINITELY PROVIDE SOME OF THE PROJECTS DISCUSSED ALREADY WITH SOME OF THE CHIEFS OF STAFF, PROVIDE THAT TO THE COURT. RIGHT NOW WHAT SORT OF ONE OF THE THINGS THAT I WOULD RECOGNIZE THAT WE DO IF WE CAN CARVE OUT THE $48 MILLION OF LOST REVENUES, THAT WOULD LEAVE $146 MILLION AVAILABLE. I DON'T KNOW IF WE WANT TO START ALREADY EACH OF US LOOKING, MYSELF WITH MR. GG MR. GUERRA A DIVIDE THAT INTO SIX DIFFERENT CATEGORIES TO BE ABLE TO HAVE EACH OF THE COMMISSIONERS AND THE COUNTY JUDGE COME UP WITH SOME INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS AND THEN ALSO INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS BY SORT OF COUNTY WIDE WHICH WOULD

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INCLUDE THE BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE. THAT WOULD BE SORT OF WHAT MY RECOMMENDATION SO WE CAN GET THESE PROGRAMS KICK STARTED. I DON'T KNOW HOW THE COURT FEELS

ABOUT THAT. >>> WELL, HOLD ON. YOU'VE ALREADY -- BESIDES THE $48 MILLION YOU'VE ALREADY TAKEN MONEY FOR THE -- THE FIRST MONEYS THAT YOU TOOK, HOW MUCH

WAS THAT? >> THAT WAS $8 MILLION. >> --

>> -- THAT WE REQUESTED FROM THE COURT TO BE ABLE TO UTILIZE FOR THE ADAMSBILITY INMATES THAT WAS RESUSCITATED FOR THE BACK COUNTY FOR THE COURTS. THE COURTS HAVE BEEN SHUT DOWN AND THEY'VE BEEN SORT OF REDUCED OPERATIONAL MODE OVER THE LAST ROUGHLY 16 MONTHS.

SO THAT'S CREATING A BACKLOG OR AN INCREASE FOR INMATES THAT ARE BEING HOWUSED AND IN ADDITION T OVERFLOW, INCREASING THAT BUDGETS LINE ITEM AND WE DID INCREASE THE $8 MILLION FOR

THAT. >> AND ARE YOU CONTINUING -- >> IS THAT GOING TO BE AN ANNUAL

DEAL OR IS THAT DONE? >> DEPENDING ON HOW FAST THE COURTS CAN GET BACK TO NORMAL OPERATIONS, I DO EXPECT IT TO BE AT LEAST FOR THIS FISCAL YEAR FOR NEXT FISCAL YEAR THAT WE WOULD NEED THAT $8 MILLION FOR THE BACKLOG OF CASES AS THE COURTS YOU KNOW COME BACK TO NORMAL THAT WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO SEE THOSE EXPENSES GO BACK TO MORE SORT OF EVEN LEVELS THAT WE'VE HAD IN THE PAST. SO THAT WOULD BE AN ANNUAL RECURRING FOR THE NEXT YEAR.

>> MAYBE YOU CAN COME UP WITH -- SO NOW YOU'RE DOWN TO 156. YOU CAN'T GIVE IT UP TO THE ELECTED OFFICIALS TO COUPLE WITH PR PROEJECTS BECAUSE THEY'RE STILL COUNTY WIDE PROJECTS. YOU HAVE TO FIGHT FOR THEM. AND YOU HAVE TO ALLOCATE FOR NECESSITIES AND THEN YOU CAN GIVE US A RECOMMENDATION OF WHAT'S LEFT AND THAT CAN BE DIVIDED. BUT YOU HAVE TO TAKE FROM THE TOP FIRST.

>>> DEFINITELY. I CAN DEFINITELY COME UP WITH IN AN ON THIS THURSDAY'S MEETING.

WE DO HAVE A SCHEDULED MEETING THIS THURSDAY WITH MR. GUERRA TO THE CHIEFS OF STAFF TO COME UP WITH THE COUNTY WIDE LIST AND CIRCULATE THAT TO EACH OF THE COMMISSIONERS AND THE COUNTY JUDGE AND YOU CAN GET SORT OF A VIEWING OF WHAT THE REMAINING FUNDS WILL BE.

>>> IN ADDITION TO THE COMMENTS AND THE RECOMMENDATIONS, THE COMMISSIONER GAVE YOU, WE'LL FURTHER GIVE YOU SOME RECOMMENDATIONS LATER. I APPRECIATE THE INFORMATION YOU

GAVE US TODAY. ANYONE HAVE ANYTHING ELSE? >> WELL, LET'S MOVE ON TO THE

NEXT ONE. >>> ITEM 20-C IS APPROVAL FOR MEDICAL COVERAGE LISTED FOR AGENDA AS FOR THE AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE ACT SERVED WITH COUNTY EMPLOYEES REGARDING

HEALTH INSURANCE. RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. >> MAY I HAVE A MOTION?

>> THERE WAS SOME QUESTIONS. >> IS THIS THE BETTER HALF MOVING FORWARD SO WE CAN DO THIS ON A TIMELY BASIS TO GET OUR PROJECTS LINED UP ON A TIMELY BASIS.

>> THIS ITEM IS NOT FOR VOLUNTARY PROJECTS AND THIS IS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES THAT WE

EME EMPLOY. >>> ONCE WE REACH A CERTAIN THRESHOLD OF OURS, WE'RE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR THEM.

SO THIS IS A TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE THAT HAS SURPASSED. 1580 ON ANNUAL BASIS.

>> I'LL SECOND THAT MOTION. >> WE HAVE A MOTION AND A SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> AND CHANGES FOR THE FUNDING SOURCE AND ITEM TWO IS APPROVAL FOR THE INTER-DEPARTMENTAL FUNDING.

THIS IS FOR THE ALLOCATION SO WE CAN HAVE THE WELLNESS PROGRAM THAT IS COSTING US AND THAT WAY

WE CAN MAKE A BETTER RETURN OF ANALYSIS TO THISPROGRAM. >>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

> >>> 20-A 1. WE'LL BRING THAT NEXT.

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>>> REQUESTING APPROPRIATION FOR FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $291,272.98 FOR THE WINTER STORM EXPENSES. THIS IS TO COVER THE ITEM THAT IS FURTHER DOWN ON THE AGENDA.

>>> SO JUDGE, WITH THAT BEING SAID GIVEN THAT THIS IS A COMPANION ITEM, I'D LIKE FOR US TO REFER TO 22-E. SO JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS 22-E IS A DISCUSSION AND ADMINISTRATION WITH GUEXA WINTER STORM UTILITIES COST. THERE ARE THREE OPTIONS FOR THE COURT'S CONSIDERATION. OPTION THREE WOULD PUT US TO ITEM B FOR A FURTHER DISCUSSION ITEM AND ACTION ITEM. BUT AT THIS TIME, I'M RECOMMENDING TO THE COURT ITEM TWO ALTERNATE PAYMENT ITEM ONE AND THAT IS TO PAY THE COSTS IN WHOLE AS A LUMP SUM PAYMENT.

>> WE HAVE A MOTION. >> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

>>> AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> SO JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS,

THAT MEANS FOR ITEM B FOR THE PAYMENT ITEMS. >>> AND FOR THAT I'M GOING BACK

WHO HAS LEAD THE DISCUSSION ITEM. >>> AND DO YOU WANT TO GO AHEAD

AND REPEAT THAT PLEASE. >> AND 20A-2 IS FOR GOVERNMENT CODE AND THE APPROVAL FOR THE AMOUNT OF $27,238 RELATED TO THE WINTER STORM EMERGENCY. WE DO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

>>> WHERE ARE YOU GETTING THIS MONEY FROM? >> THESE FUNDS WILL COME FROM FUND BATTLES. THIS WOULD BE AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FROM THE COUNTY'S

FUND BALANCE. >>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

>> THANK YOU, JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS. >>> GOOD AFTERNOON, JUDGE,

[21. Purchasing Department (Part 2 of 2)]

COMMISSIONERS. ITEM 21-A1 IS REQUESTING HIDALGO COUNTY AND OR ACTION IN CONNECTION WITH RMP NUMBER 150 WHICH IS THE SECTION ONE VOLUNTARY PRODUCTS.

THE ITEMS ARE ACTIONS TO RESPOND WITH THE CURRENT PRODUCTS OR C, AGREEING WITH THE COST SHARING REQUIREMENT OF 50 CENTS PER MONTH PER PRODUCT FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE ENROLLMENT SYSTEMS WHICH IS BENEFITS CONNECT. OR THERE'S OPTION B, REJECT ALL RESPONSES AND ADVERTISE WITHOUT THE COST SHARING B OF 50 CENTS PER MONTH FOR PRODUCT.

>>> WE HAVE INCLUDED SOME INFORMATION THAT WAS PROVIDED BY BENEFITS DEPARTMENT WHICH IS INCLUDED IN THE BACK-UP OF THE AGENDA WHICH SHOWS THE REDUCTION TO SUBMISSIONS IF WE WERE TO

ONLY KEEP THOSE WHO PROCEEDED TO AGREE TO THE COST SHARING. >> IT'S UP TO THE COURT TO SEE

WHAT THEY WOULD LIKE TO DO. I KNOW MR. -- >> -- JUDGE --

>> -- WOULD PROBABLY WANT TO GIVE YOU A RECOMMENDATION. >>> JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS, YES.

WHEN WE DID THE RFP, WE WERE LOOKING TO TRY TO RECOUP SOME OF THE COSTS FOR THE ENROLLMENT SYSTEM SO WE DID RECOMMEND TO THE COURT TO INCLUDE 50 CENTS PER MEMBER PER MONTH PER PRODUCT FEE HOWEVER BASED ON THE RESPONSES THAT WE RECEIVED, IT WOULD ROUGHLY ABOUT HALF OF THE RESPONDENTS FOR THE PRODUCTS DID NOT AGREE TO THAT 50 CENT CHARGE AND REALLY FOR THOSE WHO CANCELED PROJECTS, THERE WAS ONLY TWO RESPONDENTS AND NEITHER ONE AGREED TO THE 50 CENT FEE.

IF WE KEEP THE RESPONDENTS AS IS WITH ALL OF THE MINIMUM WALL IF I CATION QUALIFICATIONS WE WOULD NOT HAVE A CANCER PROGRAM TO OFFER TO OUR EMPLOYEES WHICH I THINK IS CRITICAL. WE HAVE A HIGH PARTICIPATION IN CANCER PRODUCTS AND I DO THINK IT'S CRUCIAL TO DO THAT. I WILL BE RECOMMENDING TO THE COURT THAT WE DO REJECT THE BIDS

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THAT WE GO OUT WITH THE RFP AGAIN WITHOUT THAT 50 CENT MINIMUM QUALIFICATION TO BE ABLE TO HAVE MORE PARTICIPATION. IT DOES DO TWO THINGS. IT DOES PUSH OUR OPEN ENROLLMENT BACK ROUGHLY ABOUT 6-8 WEEKS WHICH IN TURN WOULD CAUSE US TO HAVE TO EXTEND OUR CURRENT CONTRACT AT THAT SAME TIME PERIOD SO AS NOT TO CAUSE ANY DOUBLE DEDUCTIONS TO EMPLOYEES.

SO THAT WOULD BE OUR RECOMMENDATION. >> SECOND.

>> THAT WILL BE OUR RECOMMENDATION TO THE COURT. >>> WE HAVE A MOTION AND A

SECOND TO THE COURT. >>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> AYE.

>>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> AND TO CLARIFY, YOU'RE TAKING OPTION B, NOTHING ON

OPTION A. >>> YES, REBID AND QUICK TURN AROUND.

>>> ITEM TWO HAS BEEN ALREADY DEALT WITH. >>> ITEM THREE IS REQUESTING APPROVAL TO DECLARE A SURPLUS OF ITEMS LISTED FOR PURPOSE OF SALES FOR ONLINE AUCTIONS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 27TH IN ADDITION TO THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE AS POSTED.

>> ITEM B WOULD BE PERSUANT TO 261 AND ORDER ANY OF THE PROPERTY TO BE STORED OR OTHERWISE TEST DISPOSED AS WORTHLESS. IF WE TOOK TO THE OPTION AND GOT

NO BIDS. >> AND THREE WOULD BE REQUESTING AUTHORITIES FOR THOSE ITEMS

SCHEDULED TO ARE JULY 27TH. >> I RECOMMEND APPROVAL. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> MISS MARTY.

>>> I'M SORRY. I'M GOING TO GO BACK AND TAKE BECAUSE I'LL BE PRESENTING ITEM

TWO. >>> WE ALREADY DID IT. >>> YOU WERE IN THE BACK.

>> MY APOLOGIES. >>> I WAS IN THE BACK. >>> YES, SIR.

IT'S BEEN DONE. >>> COMMISSIONER -- >> -- WE'LL TRY TO BE EFFICIENT

ABOUT THIS. >>> COMMISSIONER FUENTES, MY APOLOGIES BUT I THINK YOU WERE CUT OFF. YOU WERE GOING TO MAKE A COMMENT ON THE LAST ACTION.

>> YES, ON A1B. MAYBE THE COMPUTER FROZE. I DIDN'T HEAR THE MOTION AND THE

SECOND, BUT I JUST WANT TO REVISIT THIS REAL QUICK. >> WAS THERE A REASON WHY WE HAVE TO USE BENEFITS CONNECT? I MEAN A LOT OF AGENTS AND A LOT OF ENROLLERS HAVE THEIR OWN SYSTEM INCLUDING NAFVIGATOR AND OTHER SYSTEMS BUT WHY DO WE HAVE TO USE BENEFITS CONNECT?

>> COMMISSIONER, I DON'T KNOW IF HE CAN HEAR YOU. >> I APOLOGIZE -- IT'S NSYNCING UP AS FAR AS THE MUTE. BUT THE REASON IS FOR THE CONSOLIDATED SYSTEM AND WE DO RECOMMEND HAVING A CONSOLIDATED ENROLLMENT SYSTEM. BUT WHAT ENDS UP HAPPENING IS DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF VENDORS, WE COULD HAVE A-6 DIFFERENT TYPE OF ENROLLMENT SYSTEMS SO WE WOULD HAVE 5-6 DATA ENTREES FOR EMPLOYEES AND EACH INDIVIDUAL ENROLLMENT CITIES. SO TO BENEFIT THAT, WE HAVE AN ENROLLMENT CITY WITH A FEED AND FEEDS ALL OF THE SAME THING TO ALL OF THE SYSTEMS ON AN AUTOMATIC SYSTEM.

WE HAVE BEEN USING BENEFITS CONNECT FOR AT LEAST THE LAST TEN YEARS THAT WE'VE USED IT AND JUST RECENTLY WE WENT AND PURCHASED IT. WE WERE BEING OFFERED THAT SYSTEM THROUGH OUR HEALTH CONSULTANT SYSTEM PREVIOUSLY. AND NOW LAST YEAR WE WENT AND PROCURED THAT SYSTEM OURSELVES BECAUSE THAT WAS NO LONGER BEING OFFERED TO US.

AND THAT'S ONE OF THE REASONS WHY WE DO USE A CONSOLIDATED SYSTEM.

>> THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHERS OUT THERE SO WE ARE LOOKING AT OTHERS TO TRY TO MINIMIZE THAT COST BUT RIGHT NOW WE DO HAVE THAT CONTRACT WITH BENEFITS CONNECT.

>>> BECAUSE THE WAY THAT -- TO ME THE WAY THAT YOU'RE APPROACHING IT OVER HERE IS THAT YOU'RE ASKING SOMEBODY ELSE TO PAY FOR IT WHICH I THINK MIGHT NOT BE LEGAL, APPROPRIATE, REBATING OR WHATEVER YOU WANT TO CALL IT. BUT I THINK IF YOU ASK -- I KNOW THAT COMMISSIONER VILLAREAL BROUGHT IT UP AS A CONCERN WHY NOT MAKE IT ONE OF THE OPTIONAL

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BENEFITS OF SOMEBODY THAT IS SELECTED AS AN AGENT IF THEY PROVIDE AN ENROLLMENT SYSTEM THAN WE'RE NOT NECESSARILY REQUIRED TO BUY SOMETHING --

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. >>> OKAY, WE'RE BACK. WE HAD A POWER OUTAGE ISSUE.

>>> NO PROBLEMS, JUDGE. >>> I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH YOU HEARD FROM ITEM 21.

>> I THINK COMMISSIONER FUENTES GOT CAUGHT OFF. >> AND WE WERE JUST TALKING ABOUT HOW AGENTS PROVIDE THROUGH THEIR ENROLLMENT VENUE AND I'LL TALK ABOUT THAT AND PURCHASING AND SEE HOW WE CAN ADDRESS IT IN THE RFP. >

>>>. >>> YEAH, I'LL REPEAT A, NECESSARY TO COVER EXPENDITURES AND CANNOT BE FUNDED FOR THE ALLOCATION FOR THE COMMUNICATION FOR THE OFFICES AND COMMAND UNITS DURING LAWFUL AND FEDERAL STATE JURISDICTIONS TO FACILITATE COUNTY MEASURES FOR THE COUNTY MEASUREMENT. THE COURT HAVING APPROVED THAT SUCH EX PEXPENDITURE IS NECESSA.

>>> SECOND. >>> MOTION. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

>>> AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM B REQUIRING SESSION AND TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CAUSE A-12 AS POSTED ON THE AGENDA. CO-I HAVE --

>> -- MOTION, SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR, AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM C IS REQUESTING APPROVAL TO PURCHASE NECESSARY APPROVAL FOR ITEMS REQUIRED FOR THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS FOR STATE LOCAL ARC UNDER THE CONTRACTS AS POSTED SUBJECT TO FINAL PRICES

LEGAL APPROVINGAL FOUR 1295 AND SAM.GOV. >>> AS I SAID IN THE RESPONSE, AFTER ALL OF THESE, WE WILL NOT ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER UNTIL ALL OF THESE ARE APPROVED WITH.

>>> NOW WHAT ITEMS ARE YOU IN? >> ITEM B-1C. >>> CAN I HAVE A MOTION, PLEASE?

>> I'LL HAVE A MOTION AND A SECOND. AYE.

>>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> ITEM B-2 APPROVINGAL FOR HIDALGO AMATEUR COUNTY RADIO CLUB FOR APPROPRIATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUNDINGS AND WANTED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME LAND

SECURITY. >> AYE. >>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

>>> ITEM C, ITEM C1A FOR TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT GROUPS 262 AND PROFESSIONAL CIRCUS.

>>> MOVE. >> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

>>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> ITEM B, PRESENTATION FOR THE PURPOSES OF SCORING AND RANKING AND FOR THE HARD GILL SOLAR LIGHTS PROJECT AND THOSE WERE RO ENGINEERING AND SCORING 221 AND LAS COMPRERA LLC FULKRIM. DOES THE COURT WISH TO RANK THEM

IN THE ORDER OF THEIR SCORES. >> MOTION TO APPROVE? >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES.

>> AND C IS AUTHORITY FOR PURCHASING DEPARTMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL AGREEMENT COMMENCING WITH A NUMBER RANKED FIRM OF RA ENGINEERING FOR THE HARD GILL SOLAR LIGHTS PROJECT

LOCATED IN PRECINCT ONE. >>> MAY I HAVE A MOTION? >> SECOND.

>> WE HAVE A MOTION AND THE SECOND TO APPROVE. ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

>>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> ITEM C-2 PRESENTATION SUBMITTING THE LOWEST AND BEST BID AND APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR AND FOR THE CONTRACT NUMBER 064 IF REQUIRED ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO LIMIT A TRANSACTION OR BOTH IN CONNECTION WITH RFP TITLE 164,

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SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE. >> MOTION TO APPROVE? >> SECT.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> ITEM THREE, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER WHICH IS A DECREASE OF CONTRACT NUMBER FOR MILE SIX WEST PROJECT MILE

TWO 9/11 AS RECOMMENDED AND APPROVAL FOR TEXDOT. >>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

>>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> ITEM D, THIS IS FOR PRECINCT TWO AND SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS WITH CONTRACT NUMBER 075 SUBMITTED BY B TO Z TO APPROVE THE SERVICES LISTED ON THE AGENDA FOR THE PRECINCT TWO IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,075. AND SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH ANY ISSUES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN POSTED TO THE AGENDA. I RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE, SECOND. >> I HAVE A MOTION AND A SECOND FOR APPROVAPPROVAL.

ALL IN FAVOR. >> AND IT WOULD BE PER SSUANT O JGC ENGINEERING.

RECOMMEND APPROVAPPROVAL. >>> MOTION TO APPROVE, SECOND. ALL IN FAVOR AAYE.

>>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> ITEM TWO IS 2-A PERSUANT CODE AND 263 2582 ACTION TO DECLARE THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT THAT'S POSTED ON THE AGENDA AS SURPLUS AND FURTHER DESCRIBED IN THE AGENDA FOR THE PURPOSE OF UNITS TOWARDS THE ACQUISITIONS FOR A WHEEL LOADER FOR BUCKET

AND GRAPPLE ATTACHMENT. >>> NEED APPROVAL. >> SO MOVE.

>>> IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES IS APPROAPPROVAL TO 19 WHEEL WITH BUCKET AND RAFFLES CAPTURE FOR THE COUNTIES PARTICIPATION FOR PURCHASE CORPORATIONS OF AMERICA AS POSTED AND THIS IS IN THE AMOUNT OF REQUISITION OF A TRACTOR.

>>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> MOTION CARES. >>> ITEM THREE PRECINT THREE TO

THE CURRENT AND LOCAL AGREEMENT TO BENITEZ AND HIDALGO COUNTY. >> FIRST MOVE FOR APPROVAL.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> ITEM F-PRECINCT FOUR, TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE 262 GOVERNMENT A-4 AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE.

MAY I HAVE ACTION. >>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES.

>>> B, PRESENTATION SCORING GRID AS RECOMMENDED FOR THE POOL FOR RANKING FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PARKING ASSISTANCE AND PARKING LOT AND SAFETY APPROVEMENTS AND THE THREE FIRMS WERE RO ENGINEERING WITH SCORE 193. AND LG A SCORE OF 193 AND A SCORE OF 179. DOES THE COURT WISH TO RANK THEM.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

>>> AYE. >>> MOTION C IS REQUESTING AUTHORITY FOR HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE TO AGREE WITH THE NUMBER ONE RANKED FIRM WITH PLLOC FOR THE PROVISION OF THE ENGINEERING SERVICE FOR THE PROJECT SPECIFIC PARKING LOT AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SAN

CARLOS POC. >>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> AND PRESENTATION FOR

DOCUMENT. >> FOR THE EITHER THE CONTRACT DOCUMENT FORT TRANSACTION FOR

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PROJECT SERVICES AND MILLINGS. >>> MOTION TO APPROVE. SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIES. >>> H1-A FOR HEALTH AND HUMID SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO CONSIDER TO APPROVE A NECESSARY RESCUE PLAN EXPENDITURE NOW ACCOUNTED FOR AND CANNOT BE LAWFULLY FUNDED BY LINE ITEM AND ALLOCATION FOR MEDICAL RECORDS IN ORDER TO ASSIST COUNTY EXPENSES AND THE ONGOING HEALTH AND THE COURT HAVING REVIEWED THE AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING AND FINDING THEM REASONABLE AND RECOMMENDED FOR INTENDED USE.

MAY I HAVE ACTION. >> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

>>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> ITEM THREE IS EXEMPTED TO LOW CAT GOVERNMENT CODE AS

POSTED OFTEN THE AGENDA. CAN I HAVE ACTION? >> SO MOVE.

>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES.

>>> ITEM THREE APPROVAL TO THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO MASTER AGREEMENT NUMBER 227 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES, ONE AND TWO POSTED ON THE AGENDA WITH TOTAL AMOUNTS OF $101,001 AND

$63,000 FOR TWO. >>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM TWO IS TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR THE HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND OPNI PARKING AND CONTRACT NUMBERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $81,403.

>>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES.

>> A 1 FOR WICK, REQUESTING EXEMPTION PER SSU PERSUANT LOCA GOVERNMENT CODE --

>> -- SECOND. >> SO MOVE. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

>>> MOTI CARRIES. >>> AND ALL IN FAVOR FOR PREPARATION OF CYBER JACK E-CARD SWEET READERS FOR A TOTALALALAL AS THE STATE WILL NO LONGER PROVIDE THIS FOR THE WICK

DEPARTMENT. >>> SO MOVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES.

>> J-1 -- MOBILE DIGITAL RECORDERS -- >> -- HOLD ON MARTY.

>>> MARTY, DID YOU COVER ITEM G? >>> DID I COVER WHAT? >> ITEM G.

>>> YES, I DID. >> OKAY, GOING BACK TO J-1 SHERIFF'S OFFICE REQUESTING THE NUMBER OF DIGITAL RECORDING AND EXPENSES WITH HD AND A SAFETY PROVISIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF

$650,442. SO MOVE. >>> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES.

>>> K-1 ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT MOTION TO APPROVAL AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT FROM INSIDE PUBLIC SECTOR. FROM THERE COOPERATIVE AWARD IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $96,958.

>> SO MOVE. >>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

>>> MOTION CARRIES. >> COUNTY WIDE. L-1A PRESENTATION WITH THE PURPOSE OF RANKING SUPPORTED PROPOSALS DEBRIS CLEARINGS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES.

WE HAD A SEVEN SUBMISSIONS SERIES WITH A SCORE OF 418 CROWDER GOLF WITH A SCORE OF 445. CUSTOM TREE CARRIER TO 391. 471.

BRC EMERGENCY SERVICES 460. KDF ENTERPRISES LLC, 395 AND TFR ENTERPRISES LLC 438.

DOES THE COURT WISH TO RANK THEM IN THE ORDER OF THEIR SCORES. >>> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>>> SECOND. >> MOTION. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

>>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> ITEM B IS REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR COMMISSIONER'S COURT AND ORDERS IN ORDER TO PROCEED WITH THE NUMBER ONE, ONE, TWO, AND THREE TO FINALIZE

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AGREEMENTS FOR MULTIPLE MOVEMENT AND REMOVAL OF OTHER MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES SO WE CAN

REMOVE -- >> -- MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> AYE. >>> ITEM CARRIES. >>> ITEM, 2-A TO PROPOSED A SCULP OF WORK FOR THE ROAD WORK INVENTORY ASSESSMENT AND STUDY AND REPORT.

>>> SO MOVE. >> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

>>> AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM B IS REQUESTING APPROVAL TO PROCEED TO NEGOTIATE A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL COMMENCING WITH THE

NUMBER ONE RANK AS RANKED ON -- PREVIOUS AGENDA ITEM. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> AYE.

>>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> EXECUTIVE OFFICE M-1, THIS IS PRESENT SATION RESPONSED RECEIVED, EVALUATED AND GRADED BY THE DESIGNATED COMMITTEE BY AGENDA ITEM 1, 2, 3 BACK ON MARCH 30TH FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PRECINCT FOUR. AS I SAID, THERE IS A CHANGE.

WE HAVE CORRECTED THE BACK UP. THERE WAS AN ERROR -- THERE WAS AN EVALUATOR HAD SENT IN A SET OF SCORES AND THEN IMMEDIATELY HAD SENT IN A SECOND SET. THEY WANTED TO BE USED AS OPPOSED TO WHAT WE POSTED AND SO I'M JUST GOING TO GIVE YOU THE CHANGES IN THE -- IT DOESN'T SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGE EXCEPT FOR A COUPLE ON THE ORDER OF THEIR SCORES.

THE FIRST ONE WOULD BE NO CHANGE. IT WOULD END UP AT 462.

MORGANTE WOULD END UP AT 436. >>> AND IT WOULD END UP AT 464. AIMS WOULD END UP AT 434 AND SUMMIT AND DESIGN AT 458 AND CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION LLC AT 45.

>> THIS WOULD GIVE THE SCORES AS RECEIVED AND CORRECTED. DO YOU WISH TO RANK THEM IN THE

ORDER OF THIS COURT? >> SO MOVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES.

>> THE REQUEST FOR NEGOTIATIONS OF E-CON FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CENTER JUSTICE LOCATED IN

PRECINT FOR. >>> SECOND. >> APPROVAL.

>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> A IS REQUESTING EXCEPTION FROM PROCUREMENT FOR A, AN ITEM

THAT CAN ONLY BE OBTAINED FOR ONE SOURCE. >> SO MOVE.

>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES.

>>> AND THIS IS APPROVAL FOR THE PURPOSE OF TIME MAXIMUS TIME CLOCKS WITH A TOTAL OF $896.

LET ME JUST STATE THERE'S A RECOMMENDATION AND I'M GOING TO RECOMMEND THAT WE PROCEED HOWEVER WE WILL LEAVE IT TO FINAL DISCUSSION WITH LEGAL COUNCIL AN AUDITOR BUT I AM

RECOMMENDING TO PROCEED. >>> SO MOVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> AYE. >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> THAT IS ALL I HAVE. THANK YOU. >>> THANK YOU, MARTY.

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>>> COMMISSIONERS, 22-A, DISCUSSION OF THE PROJECTS NEW UPDATES.

I'M GOING TO ASK GARCIA AUDIENCE TO COME FROM THE PODIUM. AND AND COMMISSIONERS,

THEY'RE GOING TO GIVE A PROJECT UPDATE WITH THE NEW PROJECTS. >> WE'RE FROM THE CONSTRUCTION

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MANAGEMENT AND WE'RE GLAD TO COME BEFORE YOU AND PRESENT TO YOU A QUICK OVERVIEW OF THE ISSUES AND BRING YOU UP TO SPEED AND MAKING A PRESENTATION THIS AFTERNOON.

THANK YOU. >>> GOOD AFTERNOON, JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS.

>>> IF WE COULD MOVE TO THE NEXT SLIDE REAL QUICK. WE'RE JUST GOING TO GO OVER THE REPORTS IN FRONT OF YOU. IT'S JUST A BREAK DOWN ON A REGULAR BASIS ON THE LEFT OF COMPLETENESS AS WE MOVE UP THE BUILDING AND LEVEL FIVE TO SLIDE OFF.

WE HAVE LEVELS 3 AND 4 AND GREATER COMPLETION KIND OF COMING DOWN.

LEVEL ONE AND LEVEL TWO BEING THE MOST COMPLEX. LEVEL FOUR BEING THE LESS COMPLEX BECAUSE IT'S JUST THE COURT OF COURSE. AND THEN WE HAVE ONGOING WORK.

THE CUP IS BASICALLY COMPLETE AND THEN WE HAVE ONGOING WORK FROM LANDSCAPING TO WRAP UP THE REMAINING SITE WORK. FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS, AS YOU ALL MAY HAVE NOTICED, WE HAVE THE EAST WALL, KERN WALL HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND THEY REMOVED THE AREA SO THAT ALL AREA IS NOW FULLY ALMOST COMMENT COMPLETE COMPLETE ON THE CURTAIN WALL AND IT'S HAPPENING ALL ACROSS THE BUILDING.

WE'RE VARYING DEGREES OF ACTIVITY. >> AND FUTURE SLIDES.

SO THERE YOU GO. SO WE WILL BEGINNING THE ARCHITECTURAL FIRM THE BUNCH LEVELS 1-4 AND PROGRESSING FROM THERE. SO LEVELS 3-4 AND PORTIONS OF LEVEL TWO WILL BEGIN THIS MONTH AND WILL BEGIN PROGRESSING ON A LEVEL BASIS WITH PUNCH.

>> CURRENTLY ONGOING WE HAVE COMMISSIONERS ON HVAC SYSTEM AND OTHER MECHANICALS.

>>> THE BUILDING IS 100% DRIED IN AND WE STILL HAVE SOME ROOFING SYSTEM TESTING OCCURRING

AND SOME EITEMS THAT WE'RE DEALING WITH. >> WE HAVE A FINAL CURTAIN TEST SCHEDULED FOR THE FIRST WEEK IN AUGUST. SO WE'LL HAVE A DESIGN TEAM FOR CA SUB CONTRACTORS AND ONSITE FOR THE FINAL TESTING. JACOB IS MANAGING THAT AND COORDINATING THOSE EFFORTS. WE'RE ALSO MANAGING THE ACTIVATION AND MOVE MANAGEMENT PROCESS. WE'LL BE MEETING WITH KEY USERS GOING THROUGH ALL OF THE DIFFERENT BUILDINGS AND MEETING WITH EACH ONE OF THEM GOING THROUGH THE CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND THE LIKE IDENTIFYING ANY POTENTIAL GAP AND EXPECTATIONS BEFORE THEY MOVE ON AS WE

PREPARE FOR THE MOVE AT THE BEGINNING OF NEXT YEAR. >> SO FN DELIVERIES SCHEDULE 1-4 SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 2ND SO WE'LL BEGIN THAT PROCESS MOVING THINGS IN ONCE IT'S COMPLETE FOR LEVEL 3-4 FROM FURNITURE AND BEING SENT OFF TO THE PROCESS. AND LIKE I SAID, WE'LL CONTINUE TO SEE SITE WORK AND LANDSCAPING AND THE LIKE AS WE FINISH OFF THE BUILDING.

>> ANY QUESTIONS? ANY COMMENTS? THAT'S THE UPDATE FOR THIS

MONTH. >> THE ONLY THING I WANTED TO ADD IS THAT THE STAFF WILL LOOK DIFFERENT AND IT WILL BE THE PART IN THE COMMISSIONER'S COURT.

AND WE HAVE A COUPLE OF FOLKS WORKING IN OUR OFFICE BACK HERE PROVIDING ADDITIONAL EYES AND EARS ON THE PROGRESS. AND OUR STAFF WILL LOOK DIFFERENT AS WE BRING OUR STAFF

ON BOARD. >>> THANK YOU. >>> APPRECIATE THAT.

>>> JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS, THERE'S NO ACTION ON ITEM 22-A2 AND ITEM 22A-3.

>> JUDGE COMMISSIONERS VERY BRIEFLY WE DID HAVE AN ISSUE THAT AROSE YESTERDAY AT OUR CURRENT COURTHOUSE WITH TWO MOTOR BLOWERS. THE EFFECTED AREA WAS THE FIRST FLOOR AUDITORIUM. WE DID CONTACT THE VENDOR AND THEY'VE GONE OUT THERE AND WE DO HAVE A PLAN OF ACTION TO REMEDY THE SITUATION BUT RIGHT NOW WE'RE USING ESSENTIALLY, WE'RE

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FORCING AIR THROUGH THE VENTS WITH THE MOTOR BLOWERS SO WE CAN ADD CONDITIONED AIR.

AND WE STARTED WITH OUR JURY POOLS YESTERDAY AND TODAY. B BUT WE SHOULD HAVE THE ISSUE CORRECTED BY THE END OF THE WEEK.

>> ACTIONS ALREADY BEEN TAKEN ON ITEM 22B 1-2. JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS I'M GOING TO MOMENTARILY GO TO 22-D. DISCUSSION CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ON MEMORANDUM BETWEEN HIDALGO COUNTY, DOCTOR'S HOSPITAL TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SECOND ANNUAL'S VETERAN'S AFFAIRS TO BE HELD SATURDAY 2021. JUDGES AND COMMISSIONERS WE HAVE BEEN PARTICIPATING ANNUALLY. IT DID NOT OCCUR LAST YEAR AS A RESULT OF THE PANDEMIC.

OUR PARTICIPATION WITH DOCTOR'S HOSPITALS IS THE VETERAN'S COMMUNITY AND INCLUDES OUR

COMMUNITY HEALTH AGENCY. >> I DO RECOMMEND TO APPROVE. >> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

>>> AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES. >> 22-E HAS ALREADY BEEN ACTED

ON. AND B WITH A NOT ACTION. >>> 22-FAS APPROVAL FOR SURPLUS LINES IN THE AMOUNT OF $137,107.57 IN CONNECTION WITH A 0510 IN CONNECTION WITH HILL DAL GO COUNTY.

>>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

>>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> AND APPROVAL OF SURPLUS LANDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $226.46

AND FOR REIMBURSEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH 42 CC BLANCA. >>> MOTION TO APPROVE.

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>> ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. >>> JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS, ACTION TAKEN ON 231A AND THERE'S

BEEN SOME ACTION TAKEN. >> 23 C AND I'LL ADMIT JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS, WE CONTINUE TO FOLLOW GUIDELINES WITH RESPECT TO COVID-19. WE'RE CONTINUOUSLY WORKING WITH THE CITY'S MANAGEMENT AND THE ISSUES RELATED TO 2019. AND AGAIN THE HEALTH AND SAFETY WITH THE CITY FIRST AND FOREMOST AS WELL AS OUR EMEMPLOYMENT PROVIDING THAT SERVICE

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. >>> AS IF I MAY, WE HAVE COME OUT OF CLOSED SESSION SO I'M

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GOING TO THEN NOW GO TO OPEN SESSION. >> OPEN SESSION 26 REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS AND APPROPRIATION -- I AM SORRY, AND APPROPRIATION FOR SAME JUDGE COMMISSIONERS, I WILL PROCEED AS DIRECTED REGARDING REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS --

>> WE NEED AUTHORITY TO PROCEED AS DIRECTED IN REGARD TO PROCEED.

>> ALL IN FAVOR. >>> SAY AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES.

>>> 26-B, PENDING LITIGATION, NO ACTION TAKEN. >>> AND C IN RESPONSE FOR CORRECTION. JUDGE, THAT ACTION HAS BEEN ACTED ON AND CAUSE NUMBER 63-9E AND LISA VERSUS THE COUNTY AND JUDGE AND COMMISSIONER, MISS JOSEPHINE WILL BE IN DEFENSE OF THE COUNTY. IN FACT, IF I CAN HAVE A MOTION TO CONTINUE HER OFFICE THAT

DEFENSE. >>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES.

>>> 26-E CAUSE NUMBER C2343-24-21 GONZALEZ VERSUS -- AGAIN JOSEPHINE RAMIREZ'S OFFICE

WILL CONTINUE THAT MOTION. >>> MOTION. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> CIVIL ACTION 000153 BUTAUTIA WITH NO SPECIFIC ACTION TODAY. AND 475 GREGAL VERSUS JUDGE COUNTY.

JUDGE, THERE'S NO SPECIFIC ACTION TODAY. >> SO IF I MAY, I MAY ADDRESS

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25-A. THERE IS NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN UNDER 25-A TODAY AS WELL AS 25

B. THERE IS NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN. >> SO JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS I

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WOULD LIKE TO GO BACK NOW TO ITEM 22-C. AND SO IT IS REQUESTING AUTHORITIES FOR APPLICABLE ITEMS FOR REAL ESTATE ITEMS FOR THE FAIR MARKET VALUE AND SPACES AND TITLE REPORTS FOR TITLE POLICIES AND TITLE CONTRACTS FOR BEING APPROVED PROPERTIES FOR APPROVED FOR THE COUNTY OFFICES TO EXCUTES ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS WITH REGARD TO ITEMS DISCUSS IN

DOCUMENTS. >>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> AND SO JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS, WE HAVE -- THERE IS NO NEED TO GO BACK TO CLOSE. SO THERE IS RE NO ACTION TO BE

TAKEN ON 27 AND 28 OPEN SESSION. >> MISS JOSEPHINE, I DO BELIEVE WE HAVE ADDRESSED ALL ITEMS ON

THE AGENDA. >>> MOTION. SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> JUDGE, JUDGE. >>> BEFORE WE TAKE AND I APOLOGIZE, BEFORE WE TAKE ACTION TO ADJOURN, I DO WANT TO MAKE ONE TO PUT ON THE RECORD, WHEN COMMISSIONERS COURT EARLY THIS MORNING ACTED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA, I WANTED TO PUT ON THE RECORD THAT CON SSENT AGENDA, IM 13-F THAT WE WOULD -- THAT IT WAS -- THE ACTION WAS TAKEN TO RECOMMEND SUBJECT TO APPROVIAL AND 13-N AND AGAIN, THE RECOMMENDATION WAS AS FOR THE HIDALGO COUNTY SESSION FINAL APPROVAL AS FOR THE LEGAL FORM. AGAIN, FOR THE RECORD.

FOR THOSE TWO ITEMS. >> I BELIEVE WE HAVE A MOTION AND A SECOND TO ADJOURN.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>> AYE. >> WE'RE

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