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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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AI-83205
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Approval of Veterans Day Proclamation honoring those who served in the military. Click to View |
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AI-83206
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Approval of Proclamation declaring November as Diabetes Awareness Month. Click to View |
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AI-83185
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Approval of Proclamation for National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. Click to View |
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AI-83186
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Approval of Proclamation declaring November 3rd National Stress Awareness Day. Click to View |
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AI-83187
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Approval of Resolution honoring McAllen Memorial Cheerleader Addison Rene Bortnick. Click to View |
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Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: |
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AI-83151
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Resolution recognizing Mike R. Perez for more than 40 years of public service Click to View |
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Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: |
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AI-83183
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Proclamation declaring November as National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Click to View |
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AI-83064
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Requesting approval to accept counter-offers to purchase tracts of land known as Parcels 21 and 22 associated with the Pct 2 Nolana Loop Road Project from FM 1426 (Raul Longoria) to FM 907 (Alamo Rd) (ROW CSJ:0921-02-421) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Forms. Click to View |
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AI-83066
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Requesting approval to accept counter-offers to purchase tracts of land known as Parcel 38 and 43 associated with the Pct 2 Eldora Road Project from FM 3362 (Jackson Rd) to Veterans Blvd (I Rd) (ROW CSJ:0921-02-404) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form. Click to View |
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Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres: |
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AI-83131
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Approval of Proclamation Congratulating Fire Chief Jaime R. Guzman Click to View |
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AI-83088
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Approval of Proclamation Congratulating Chef Larry Delgado Click to View |
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AI-83059
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Requesting approval to name a 20' dedicated public road located along the south property line of Lot 89 of Seminary Heights Subdivision as Abel Street Click to View |
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District Courts: |
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AI-83144
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370th District Court - FY 2020 Texas Bar Foundation Grant (1286):
Approval to accept grant extension request for the FY 2020 Texas Bar Foundation Project Recover Grant from October 29, 2021 to November 5, 2021 in order to complete grant activities, as approved by granting agency. Click to View |
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AI-83055
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370th District Court - FY 2021 Texas Bar Foundation Grant (1286):
- Approval to ratify application submitted to the Texas Bar Foundation for the FY 2021 Project Recover grant for the period of Oct. 15, 2021 to Oct. 14, 2022.
- Approval to ratify and accept grant award from the Texas Bar Foundation for the FY 2021 Project Recover grant in the amount of $25,000.00.
- Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2021 Texas Bar Foundation Project Recover grant in the amount of $25,000.00 and appropriation of same.
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District Attorney's Office: |
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AI-83142
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DA-Border Prosecution Unit Grant (BPU) (1281):
1. Approval to accept the Region 3-Border Prosecution Unit Supplemental Grant award in the amount of $530,000.00, effective 09/01/2021 through 08/31/2023 received from the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to accept award electronically through E-Grants.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2022 Region 3-Border Prosecution Unit supplemental grant funds in the amount of $530,000.00 and appropriation of the same.
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AI-83128
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DA Federal Sharing - DOJ (1256)
Approval of 2021 appropriation of funds in the amount of $68,000.00 to purchase two (2) vehicles for law enforcement. Click to View |
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AI-83073
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DA - Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant (DVSP)(1281):
Approval to submit a DVSP Grant #2931307 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). Click to View |
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AI-83074
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DA - Domestic Violence Unit Grant (DVU)(1281):
Approval to submit a DVU Grant #3596504 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). Click to View |
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AI-83072
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DA - Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP)(1281):
Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924304 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). Click to View |
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AI-83070
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DA - Victims Unit Court Advocate Project (VUCAP)(1281):
Approval to submit a VAP Grant #3596403 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). Click to View |
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Sheriff's Office: |
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AI-83083
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Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Anthony Champion, student at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, as an Intern under the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Internship Program for the period of January 2021 to April 2021. Click to View |
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AI-83121
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FY 2021 JAG Program (1282):
1. Approval to accept the FY 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Award from the U.S. Department of Justice-Office of Justice Programs (DOJ-OJP) in the amount of $42,888.00 for the period of October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2024 with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2021 JAG Grant in the amount of $42,888.00 and appropriation of same. Click to View |
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AI-82809
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Sheriff - FY 2022 Body Worn Camera Grant Program (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2022 (3-1-2022 to 2-28-2023) Body-Worn Camera Grant Program (Round 4) with the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office-Criminal Justice Division (OOG-CJD) through e-grants.
2. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application and all related documents under e-grants as authorized official.
3. Approval of Resolution for the FY 2022 Body-Worn Camera Grant Program to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official and to sign resolution. Click to View |
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AI-83145
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1. Authorization and Approval to purchase four (4) new cell phone line additions through the County's membership/participation with Contract DIR-TSO-3420 with AT&T.
2. Authorization and approval to activate the following cell phone plan. Basic Unlimited Voice, Data with Text Service for four (4) cell phones @ a monthly rate of $44.99. Click to View |
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Constable Pct. #3: |
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AI-83080
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Constable Pct. 3 - Irrigation District No. 6, United Irrigation District, & Irrigation District #16 (1285):
1. Approval to rescind the current Second Amended Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and Irrigation District No. 6 approved by Commissioners Court on May 25, 2021 under agenda item no. 80841.
2. Approval to continue payment of salary and fringes for employee currently hired under the Second Amended Irrigation District No. 6 Interlocal Agreement, pending approval of new Interlocal Agreement.
3. Approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between County of Hidalgo, Texas, acting by and through the Office of Constable Pct. 3, and the following entities:
- Irrigation District No. 6
- United Irrigation District and
- Irrigation District No. 16
to be effective on November 2, 2021 through September 30, 2022 with authority for County Judge to execute agreement.
4. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, in the amount of $50,000.00 and appropriation of same.
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Constable Pct. #4: |
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AI-83007
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Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Javier Solis, Jr. as Deputy Constable by Constable A. "J.R." Gaitan, Constable Precinct 4 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011. Click to View |
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AI-83097
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Requesting authorization and approval for County Treasurer to process payment for medical reimbursement in the amount of $90.00 for Sergeant Romeo Pena, Jr. after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Sergeant Pena paid for medical expense out-of-pocket as required by the Texas Department of Public Safety for his current assignments. Click to View |
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Requesting waiver of the following, if applicable, for personnel items listed:
1. Civil Service Commission Rules - Section 3.22
2. Hidalgo County Personnel Policy Manual - Section 6.27
3. Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments |
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AI-83159
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CRIM DA (1100):
Approval to award a discretionary step for the employees listed below after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2022l:
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080-002 |
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Assistant District Attorney II |
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080-002 |
0192 |
Assistant District Attorney II |
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AI-83094
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Sheriff's Office - General Victim Assistance Grant (VOCA) (1284):
Approval of the following personnel action effective next full pay period, 11/08/2021 and for calendar year 2022:
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280-100 |
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Coordinator II, Victims Assistance |
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AI-83136
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WIC LAC Center (1292):
Approval of the following personnel action effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2022:
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350-017 |
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Custodian I |
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AI-83110
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Information Technology (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2022:
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200-001 |
0053 |
Information System Administrator |
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200-001 |
0054 |
System Support Specialist III |
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200-001 |
0055 |
Technician IV |
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2. Approval to waive the posting, hiring and enrollment procedures and transfer the employees as listed on Exhibit A.
Sheriff (1100):
3. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2022:
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280-001 |
0016 |
Information System Administrator |
16 |
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280-001 |
0431 |
System Support Specialist III |
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280-001 |
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Technician IV |
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4. Approval of interdepartmental transfer. Click to View |
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AI-83181
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DA Border Prosecution Initiative (1281):
Approval of the following personnel actions effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2022:
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Create Position/Add Auto
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Assistant District Attorney IV |
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Create Position/Add Auto
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080-012 |
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Assistant District Attorney IV |
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$900.00 |
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AI-83137
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“Subject to Compliance with HB 1295” the Urban County Program is requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No.1 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Javier Hinojosa Engineering. The original contract amount was $99,515.00 and will be increased by $11,340.00, for a total contract amount of $110,855.00 utilizing CDBG FY 34 (2021) Hidalgo Flood Drainage Improvement funds, and also requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 for additional engineering services.
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AI-83138
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Consideration and approval of Construction Contract Change Order for the City of Hidalgo Flood Drainage Improvements Project. Change Order No. 1 will increase the current construction contract with Mor-Will, LLC, in the amount of $142,222.50, and authorize the County Judge to sign any and all documents associated with the Change Order. Click to View |
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AI-83041
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“Subject to compliance with HB 1295” the Urban County Program is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for Professional Surveying Services with SAMES, Inc. in the amount of $41,535.00 for twenty-six (26) home improvement sites utilizing HOME 2019 HOME Rehabilitation Project Funding and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (pending legal review).
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AI-83033
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Urban County Program (UCP) is requesting County Commissioner’s Court approval for Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez to sign the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME-ARP Grant Agreement in the amount of $7,461,499.
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AI-83089
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“Subject to Compliance with HB 1295”, the Urban County Program is requesting approval to purchase a fire fighting apparatus (fire engine) from Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC for the Precinct No. 3 (City of Alton -Fire Department) in the amount of $542,497.00. UCP Fiscal Years 28-32 (2015-2019) Precinct No. 3 funds and City of Alton General Funds will be utilized.
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AI-83112
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Discussion, consideration and approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the McAllen Foreign Trade Zone, Inc and the County of Hidalgo by and through the Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department and approval to have Eduardo Olivarez, Chief Administrative Officer sign the MOU. This MOU details the agreement between the parties for participation in the Essential Economic Trade Initiative. Click to View |
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AI-83067
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Requesting approval to accept the Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Department of State Health Services and to have the County Judge sign the MOU. The purpose is to provide the Parties' roles and responsibilities regarding accessing electronic health data through the TxS2 system. Click to View |
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AI-83054
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1. Approval of the Certification of Revenue by County Auditor for the program income earned in the amount of $29.00 from the Title V Child Health FY 21 grant program and appropriation of same.
2. Approval of the Certification of Revenue by County Auditor for the program income earned in the amount $77.77 from the Title V Prenatal FY 21 grant program and appropriation of the same. Click to View |
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AI-82858
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A. Public Hearing, at 11:00 am, to consider public comments concerning the amount of mandatory payments required to be paid by paying hospitals for the District’s fiscal year 2022 (September 2021 – August 2022) and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent.
B. Consideration and approval of mandatory payment to be assessed quarterly by the Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District on the net patient revenue of an institutional health care provider and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent.
C. Consideration and approval for the Hidalgo County Tax Assessor/Collector to collect the mandatory payment required by Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District.
D. Consideration and approval to assess mandatory payment annual rate.
E. Consideration and approval to set quarterly assessment dates. Assessment dates are :
1st Quarter due 11/30/2021
2nd Quarter due 02/28/2022
3rd Quarter due 05/31/2022
4th Quarter due 08/31/2022
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AI-83085
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Discussion, consideration, and possible action to recommend approval to accept the Copy Data Valleywide Equipment Proposal and Contract for 9 printers for 60 months at $795.00 per month, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents. Click to View |
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Elections Administration: |
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AI-83018
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Discussion on Election Updates Click to View |
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Veterans Services: |
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AI-83108
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Veterans Services - TVC Broken Arrow Grant (1283):
Requesting approval to submit the FY 2022-2023 (7-1-2022 to 6-30-2023) Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Fund for Veterans Assistance Grant Application with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign all required documents. Click to View |
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AI-83130
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Discussion/Approval/Appointment of a Community Representative by David Fuentes, County Commissioner, Precinct 1 to Serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council, for a One (1) Year Term According to 45 CFR (1301.3(d)(3) Click to View |
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AI-83052
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Discussion/Approval of an Agreement for Professional Services with Terracon Consultants, Inc. Click to View |
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AI-83053
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Discussion/Approval to Declare Obsolete the Attached List of Items and Transfer Items to the County’s Approved Auctioneer, AMT Auction Company, for Proper Deposition
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AI-83051
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Discussion/Approval of Request for Authorization to Dispose of Modular Units no Longer Needed as Classrooms, in Accordance with 45 CFR §75.320 or §75.320(e)(1) from the Office of Head Start, Administration for Children & Families, Department of Health and Human Services
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AI-83140
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Acceptance and approval of the Educational Experience Affiliation Agreement between Hidalgo County WIC Program and The Rio Grande Valley College to provide academic courses with supervised clinical educational experiences for the vocational nursing students for three (3) years with an automatic renewal and with authority for County Judge to sign the required documentation. Click to View |
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AI-83113
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Acceptance and Approval of the Educational Experience Affiliation and Program Agreements between Hidalgo County WIC Program and UTRGV to provide students enrolled in University's academic courses in the College of Health Professions with educational experience for one year with an automatic renewal and authority for WIC Director to sign the agreements on behalf ot the County.
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AI-83022
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2022-WIC (1292):
Requesting ratification of approval effective 10-21-21 for the FY22 EXtra Funding Survey Q2. Click to View |
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AI-83202
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Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement by and between City of Alton, Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, and Hidalgo County as it relates to Glasscock Rd Mile 4 to Mile 5 Area Drainage Improvement Project. (Subject to final legal review)
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AI-83201
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Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement by and between Hidalgo County, Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, and the City of Mission as it relates to Tierra Dorada Drainage Improvement Project. (Subject to final legal review)
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AI-83101
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1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between City of Alton, Texas and County of Hidalgo, concerning certain improvements to the 6 Mile Road.
2. In accordance with Texas Government Code 791.014, Hidalgo County, Texas, acting by and through the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court, has been advised of a proposed road improvement project to overlay 6 Mile Road, between Mayberry Road and Bryan Road, through an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement to be entered into with City of Alton and Hidalgo County. Click to View |
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AI-83093
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Requesting approval to enter into a Utility Joint Use Acknowledgement between Hidalgo County Water Control Irrigation District No.6 and Hidalgo County for the Mile 3 N. Road Project. Click to View |
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AI-83232
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ARPA - American Rescue Plan Act Funds (1290):
1. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the use of ARPA Relief Funds for a period in which the COVID-19 Public Health and Economic crisis is in effect, as necessary, for the purpose of investments in projects that improve wastewater and stormwater infrastructure systems as such systems play a critical role in protecting public health, improve resilience of infrastructure to severe weather events, create green infrastructure, and protect water bodies from pollution; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditures are reasonable and necessary for the intended use.
2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer
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AI-83198
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ARPA - American Rescue Plan Act Funds (1290):
1. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the payment of the Hidalgo County Courthouse communication system for a period in which the COVID-19 Public Health and Economic Crisis is in effect, as necessary, use American Rescue Plan Act Funds loss revenue to cover costs not accounted for in the current budget and cannot be lawfully funded by line item, allotment of allocation in connection with the ongoing COVID-19 public health and economic crisis; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditures are reasonable and necessary for the intended use.
2. Approval of 2021 transfer in the amount of $472,169.58.
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AI-83230
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ARPA - American Rescue Plan Act Funds (1290):
Discussion, consideration and approval of Memorandum of Understanding by and between the County of Hidalgo, Texas, and the Boys and Girls Club of Pharr directing the use Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to assist with the Precinct 2 Boys and Girls Club Community Development Program. Click to View |
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AI-83236
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ARPA - American Rescue Plan Act Funds (1290):
1. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the use of ARPA Lost Revenue Category Funds for the purpose of purchasing a high water rescue vehicle to aid in the rescue of individuals and disbursement of supplies and transport of medical personnel during flood and other disaster events; the Court having reviewed the Agenda Item Briefing, herein finds that such expenditures are reasonable and necessary for the intended use.
2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
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AI-83056
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Pct. 1 Rd. Maint (1200):
Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, in the amount of $5,977.00 for Pct. 1 Rd. Maint in relation to scrap metal proceeds and appropriation of same to fund rental of grapple truck. Click to View |
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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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AI-83231
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Discussion, consideration and action on Amendments found below [as drafted & approved as to legal form by Hon. J. Hawkins, Porter Hedges] between Hidalgo County and Terracon Consultants, Inc., [C-18-220-09-25] to include the following Scopes of Work in connection with the "Construction of the New Hidalgo County Courthouse" Project:
A. Requesting approval of Amendment No.4 to [C-18-220-09-25]
B. Requesting approval of Amendment No.1 to Work Authorization No.4 [C-18-220-09-25]
C. Requesting authority for County Judge and/or (if applicable) Owner's Designated Representative to sign required documents Click to View |
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AI-83229
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A. Requesting approval of the following Change Orders in connection with the construction of the Hidalgo County Courthouse from contracted vendor, Morganti Texas, Inc.:
B. Requesting authority for County Judge and/or (if applicable) Owner's Designated Representative to sign required documents. Click to View |
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AI-83046
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Discussion, consideration and action on Amendment Nos. 15,16,17 & 18 [as drafted & approved as to legal form by Hon. J. Hawkins, Porter Hedges] between Hidalgo County and Architect, HDR Architecture, Inc., [C-16-141-10-31] to include the following Scopes of Work in connection with the "Construction of the New Hidalgo County Courthouse" Project:
A. Requesting approval of Amendment No. 15: Perimeter Electrical Components (Phase 1)
B. Requesting approval of Amendment No. 16: Perimeter Electrical Components (Phase 2)
C. Requesting approval of Amendment No. 17: Phase 2 Signage
D. Requesting approval of Amendment No. 18: Cafe Design Modifications
E. Requesting authority for County Judge and/or (if applicable) Owner's Designated Representative to sign required documents
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AI-83057
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Requesting approval of the following contracts to qualified vendor's submitting and meeting all specifications for Pest Control Services subject to compliance with Form 1295.
- Pest Control - C-21-099A-11-02 - CPL Pest Control, LLC
- Bee Eradication - C-21-099B-11-02- South TX Landscaping & Irrigation Pest Control
- Termite Treatment - C-21-099C-11-02- Mid Valley Pest Control
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AI-83194
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A. Request to nominate (minimum 3) firms from the pre-qualified Architect Services Pool for the renovation of the County-wide Health Clinic (211 Schuerbach Rd.) in Mission.
B. Request for Commissioner's Court to nominate an Evaluation Committee and an alternate designee if applicable for the said firms, pre-qualified from the Architect Services Pool. Click to View |
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Executive Office |
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AI-83039
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Requesting approval for the purchase and installation of cameras for the Administration Building #2, located at 505 S. McColl Rd. through our membership with TIPS approved vendor, Telepro in the amount of $49,912.34. Click to View |
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AI-83117
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A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): a professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Professional Engineering Services for projects located within Precinct No.1;
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of _____________________________ for the provision of On-Call Professional Engineering Services for Projects within Precinct No.1.
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AI-83120
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A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): a professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Professional Engineering Services for projects located within Precinct No.1;
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of _____________________________ for the provision of On-Call Professional Engineering Services for Projects within Precinct No.1.
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AI-83122
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A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): a professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing Services for projects located within Precinct No.1;
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of _____________________________ for the provision of On-Call Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing Services for projects within Precinct No.1.
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AI-83125
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A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): a professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing Services for projects located within Precinct No.1;
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of _____________________________ for the provision of On-Call Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing Services for projects within Precinct No.1.
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AI-83157
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A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): a professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid, for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of Professional Services for On-Call Appraisal Services for projects located within Precinct No.1
C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Appraisal Services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of _____________________ for the provision of On-Call Appraisal Services for projects located within Precinct No.1. Click to View |
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AI-83158
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A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): a professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid, for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of Professional Services for On-Call Appraisal Review Services for projects located within Precinct No.1
C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Appraisal Review Services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of _____________________ for the provision of On-Call Appraisal Review Services for projects located within Precinct No.1. Click to View |
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AI-83087
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A. Pursuant to Texas Local Government code, 263.151 (2) (B) (C) (D) approval to declare as "Surplus Property" for the purpose of donation, two modular buildings, aka, Sunrise Park Portable Building A and B [as detailed in “Exhibit A”] to a charitable organization.
B. Pursuant to Texas Local Government code, 263.152 (4) (A) (B) (C) requesting approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Precinct 1 and Plaza Amistad with authority for HC Precinct 1 County Commissioner, David L. Fuentes to sign the Memorandum of Understanding.
C. Requesting approval to remove said buildings from the Hidalgo County inventory once donation is approved. Click to View |
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AI-83036
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Requesting authority to purchase the heavy equipment detailed herein through HC membership/participation with Sourcewell Cooperative Contract 032119-JDC awarded vendor John Deere; under authorized dealer Doggett Heavy Machinery for purchase of 75G Excavator for total price of $89,900.00.
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AI-83211
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A. Requesting approval to execute the final form of a professional engineering services agreement (subject to legal approval) for the provision of Professional Engineering Services with B2Z Engineering, LLC [approved for negotiations CC 10/19/21] for the Precinct No. 2 Stormwater Management Project, subject to compliance with Form 1295.
B. Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 with an estimated cost of $226,298.25 submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC (C-21-0845-11-02) to provide professional engineering services for the Pct 2 Stormwater Management Project.
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AI-83095
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Requesting approval to purchase playground water equipment for Splash Pad Project including installation from Oasis Waterplaygrounds Inc., Buyboard awarded vendor in the amount of $285,295.00 for the Sunflower Park in Pct. 4, subject to price verification.
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AI-83090
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A. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioners' Court for the proposals received in connection to the Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 - RFCSP 2021-0611-10-13-HGO - Construction of Pueblo de Palmas Park:
a. Holchemont, Ltd. _____________;
b. R.G. Enterprises, LLC. _________;
c. 8A Builders, LLC. _____________;
B. Requesting authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate commencing with the number one ranked firm, _______________________________.
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AI-83037
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A. Requesting approval to rescind action on AI-80722 approved by cc on 05-11-2021 due to a price increase by Game Time.
B. Requesting authority to purchase playground equipment from Game Time c/o Total Recreation Products, Inc. an authorized reseller awarded vendor through OMNIA Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of $487,494.99 with authority for Commissioner Ellie Torres to sign any required documents.
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AI-83063
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Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order #1 for contract C-21-008-06-25 with Texas Cordia, LLC for North Alamo Rd Realignment Project for the purpose of item quantity adjustments and addition of items to the contract with an increase of $49,702.60.
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AI-83155
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A. Requesting approval to rescind action taken by Commissioners Court on September 07, 2021 [R/AI-#82267] for the network switches and installation services for the new County Courthouse from Insight Public Sector, Inc through cooperative awarded contracts with DIR and Omnia Partners in the total amount of $705,137.14.
B. Acceptance and approval of the lowest and best proposal received [through cooperative sealed quotes] for the purchase of network switches and installation services for the New County Courthouse from Insight Public Sector, Inc. through their cooperative awarded contracts with DIR and Omnia Partners in the total amount of $703,092.22 and approval of Statement of Work, subject to final price verification and issuance of Purchase Order to evidence transaction.
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Sheriff's Office |
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AI-83006
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Requesting approval of the lowest and best bid to award the RFB contract to CPL Pest Control Services for SO Facilities C-21-168-11-02.
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AI-83169
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Requesting approval to execute Amendment No.1 between Hidalgo County and Keefe Group LLC for "Commissary Supplies" to reflect the correction of a line item price due to a typographical error.
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AI-83129
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A. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and City of Alamo Police Department for the purpose of transfer/donation of Law enforcement equipment;
B. Requesting approval to declare as “surplus” the Law enforcement equipment listed in Exhibit A [contained herein] to transfer/donate to the City of Alamo Police Department, including the removal of the assets from the Sheriff's Office inventory list.
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AI-83127
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A. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and City of Pharr Police Department for the purpose of transfer/donate Law enforcement equipment;
B. Requesting approval to declare as “surplus” the Law enforcement equipment listed in Exhibit A [contianed herein] for transfer/donation to the City of Pharr Police Department, including the removal of the assets from the Sheriff's Office inventory list.
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AI-83150
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A. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and City of Alton Police Department for the purpose of donate/transfer of Law enforcement equipment ;
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B. Requesting approval to declare as “surplus” the Law enforcement equipment listed in Exhibit A [attached herein] to donate/transfer to the City of Alton Police Department, including the removal of the assets from the Sheriff's Office inventory list.
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AI-83156
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A. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and City of Mercedes Police Department for the purpose of transfer/donation of Law enforcement equipment;
B. Requesting approval to declare as “surplus” the Law enforcement equipment listed in Exhibit A [contained herein] to transfer/donate to the City of Mercedes Police Department, including the removal of the assets from the Sheriff's Office inventory list. Click to View |
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AI-83109
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Requesting approval to purchase equipment through Netsync Network Solutions (Cisco Network Hardware) under DIR Contract (DIR-TSO-4167) in the amount of $63,899.64, and Netsync Network Solutions (Patch Cords) under DIR Contract (DIR-CPO-4430) in the amount of $24.88.
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AI-83062
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Approval to Purchase HVAC units and Installation services from Carrier through Buyboard Cooperative for the total amount of $64,499.60.
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AI-83034
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A. Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided in the current contract for "Dead Body Pick Up and Transport Services" with, Elite Transport and Clean - Up Service under the same rates, terms and conditions so as to have no lapse in service while procurement process is completed and awarded;
B. Authority to advertise with approval of RFB procurement packet (i.e., specifications-requirements, contract etc.,) for "Dead Body Pick Up and Transport Services" including the re-advertising when/if necessary or applicable. Click to View |
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AI-83188
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Requesting approval to purchase one (1) Ford F-550 Crew Cab 4x4 through the County's membership with HGACBuy Cooperative Purchasing Program (C# FS12-19) awarded vendor Nevada Pacific Service Inc., in the amount of $170,614.00.
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AI-83005
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Requesting approval of the sole bid received, meeting all specifications for the purpose of award and approval of the contract to GALLS, LLC, for "Purchase of Uniforms and Accessories (C-21-149-11-02).
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AI-83216
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Requesting approval to purchase fifty (50) Computers for the County Health Department through our membership with DIR, awarded vendor Dell Contract #DIR-TSO-3808 in the amount of $51,591.50. Click to View |
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Presentation for discussion of the following:
1) New Courthouse Project Updates
2) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects
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AI-82824
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Request by Region One Education Service Center for the use of the Hidalgo County Courthouse for 2022 Regional Mock Trial Competition to be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022
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AI-83148
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Library System:
Requesting approval of Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and Texas cloudLink for mutual access to CloudLibrary Digital Resources and authority for County Judge to sign agreement Click to View |
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AI-83165
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Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding:
A. County response to disaster/health emergency:
1. CARES Act and American Rescue Plan Act Funds
a. Second MOU with the County Boys and Girls Clubs
b. Emergency Services Program
B. Measures necessary to preserve public health and safety
C. Direction regarding County government operations, including but not limited to essential functions Click to View |
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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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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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AI-83171
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Consultation with legal counsel regarding pending litigation/settlement offers in the matter of County of Hidalgo v. Purdue Pharma, Inc., et. al., MDL PRETRIAL CAUSE NO. 2018-63587 (Texas opioid multi-district litigation) Click to View |
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AI-83173
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Cause No. 7:18-cv-00348; Estate of Gabriel Miranda, Jr. v Harlingen CISD, et al Click to View |
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Civil No. 15-CV-435; Gregorio Trevino, Jr. et al v Hidalgo County et, al Click to View |
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AI-83118
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Civil Service Grievance #1021-CSA-C-017 Click to View |
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AI-83068
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C-4094-21-I; Fidela Valladares v County Click to View |
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AI-83024
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Claim of Maria D. Rivera Click to View |
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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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AI-83172
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Discussion, consideration and action on Order regarding settlement offer in the matter of County of Hidalgo v. Purdue Pharma, Inc., et. al., MDL PRETRIAL CAUSE NO. 2018-63587 (Texas opioid multi-district litigation), currently pending in the 152nd District Court of Harris County, Texas, with authority for County Judge to sign all necessary documents. Click to View |
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AI-83174
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Cause No. 7:18-cv-00348; Estate of Gabriel Miranda, Jr. v Harlingen CISD, et al Click to View |
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Civil No. 15-CV-435; Gregorio Trevino, Jr. et al v Hidalgo County et, al Click to View |
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Civil Service Grievance #1021-CSA-C-017 Click to View |
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AI-83069
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C-4094-21-I; Fidela Valladares v County Click to View |
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Claim of Maria D. Rivera Click to View |
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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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