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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
DECEMBER 28, 2021
2:00 P.M.
                                          

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Courthouse Annex III Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:

In accordance with Section 551.127, NOTICE is hereby given that a physical quorum, including the presiding officer/member, will be present at the specified meeting location.  Some members of the governing body and/or government officials may participate via videoconference.
 
Members of the public are encouraged to watch the meetings online, at: www.hidalgocounty.us/HClive

 
             
1.   Roll Call
 
2.   Pledge of Allegiance
 
3.   Prayer
 
4.   Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5.   Open Forum
 
6.   Commissioners Court:
 
A. AI-83979   Resolution honoring Martha "Marty" L. Salazar for her 37 years of service with Hidalgo County. Click to View
 
7.   County Judge's Office:
 
A. AI-83897   Co. Judge's Office - FY 2022 Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Performance Support Grant (1286):
1. Approval to accept the FY 2022 TCA Performance Support grant award and authorize the County Judge to sign the contract and related documents.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, in the amount of $2,290.00 and appropriation of the same. Click to View
 
8.   District Attorney's Office:
 
A. AI-83987   DA-Border Prosecution Unit Grant (BPU) (1281):
Approval to submit a BPU Grant #2537810 grant adjustment with the Office of the Governor (OOG). Click to View
 
B. AI-83982   DA-Victim's Unit Court Advocate Program Grant (VUCAP)(1281):
Approval to submit a VUCAP Grant #3596403 grant adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). Click to View
 
C. AI-83930   Hidalgo County Adult Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)
Discussion, consideration, and action approving order establishing the Hidalgo County Adult Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) and appointing initial members, in compliance with Chapter 351, Subchapter J of the Texas Local Government Code. Click to View
 
9.   Human Resources:
 
A.   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
 
B. AI-83866   Public Defender (1100):
Approval to award a discretionary step for the employee listed below after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective December 20, 2021 and for calendar year 2022:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Discretionary Step 4 085-003 0006 Public Defender II 15
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C. AI-83936   449th DC (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective December 20, 2021 and for calendar year 2022:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot# Position Title Current Grade & Step/ Allowance Proposed Grade & Step/ Allowance
Delete position & Interpreter Allowance 011-001 0004 Bailiff II (DC) G13/S02 -
$4,000.00 $0.00
Create position & Add Interpreter Allowance 011-001 TBD Bailiff  - G10/S03
$0.00 $4,000.00
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D. AI-83953   Community Service Agency (3300):
1. Approval to create the following full-time temporary positions, effective 01/01/2022 through 06/30/2022:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Proposed Salary
Create 901-033 TBD Coordinator II $43,796.00
Create 901-033 TBD Case Study Manager $32,115.00

2. Approval for the employees listed on Exhibit A to continue employment in their respective positions. Click to View
 
10.   Urban County:
 
A. AI-83934   The Urban County Program is requesting approval of the CDBG-CV Health Facility Final Design presented by contracted architect, ERO Architects, for construction bidding process. Click to View
 
B. AI-83902   Consideration and approval of Construction Contract Change Order for the City of Granjeno Public Facility Improvements Project. Change Order No. 4 will increase the current construction contract with Celso Gonzalez Construction, LLC, in the amount of $85,570.61, and authorize the County Judge to sign any and all documents associated with the Change Order Click to View
 
C. AI-83870   Requesting authorization to extend current 2020 Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG) subrecipient agreements with Women Together Foundation Inc., Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley and The Salvation Army of McAllen-Hidalgo County (Pending Legal Review). Click to View
 
11.   Adult Probation:
 
A. AI-83944   Adult Probation - FY 2022 Hidalgo Co. Virtual Supervision Caseload Grant (1289):
1.  Approval to accept the grant award from the Department of Justice for the FY 2022 Hidalgo County Virtual Supervision Caseload grant in the amount of $714,908 for the grant period of 10/01/2021 - 09/30/2024.
2.  Approval of certification of revenues by the County Auditor's office for the Hidalgo County Virtual Supervision Caseload grant in the amount of $714,908.00 and appropriation of same. Click to View
 
B. AI-83881   Acceptance of the Revised Statement of Financial Position for FY 2021 for the Hidalgo County Community Supervision and Corrections Department in accordance with Texas Local Government Code (LGC) §140.004(d). Click to View
 
12.   Emergency Management:
 
A. AI-83898   Emergency Management - FY 2022 Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Performance Support Grant (1286):
1. Approval to accept the FY 2022 TCA Performance Support grant award and authorize the County Judge to sign the contract and related documents.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, in the amount of $1,995.00 and appropriation of the same. Click to View
 
13.   Elections Administration:
 
A. AI-83899   Election Updates Click to View
 
14.   Planning Department:
 
A. AI-83830   Discussion, consideration, and/or possible approval of an Order Abandoning and Relinquishing an access easement, in accordance with the provisions of Section 263.054 of the Texas Local Government Code. See instrument recorded in Volume 1385, Page 570, Official Records of Hidalgo County, Texas Click to View
 
B. AI-83888   1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMIT 
a.  Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 18.25 acres of of Lot 6 Blk. 249 Texas Mexican Railway Co. Survey Subdivision  (Proposed Ensenada Estates Subdivision) (Terry Road & Roulette Street) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline east of Terry Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” water line with a 16” PVC casing crossing Terry Road via open cut.
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C. AI-83949   1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request
a. Santa Isabella Phase 1 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (C & N Farms, LLC.) (Mile 12 North Road & Old La Blanca Road)
No. of Lots: 234 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:34
Filling Stations:12
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, Approved by the City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Paved: Yes, Mile 12 North Road and 12 internal streets to be paved.

2. Preliminary Approval
a. Ranchito Cortina Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Jose & Alejandra Cortina) (Mile 7 West Road & Mile 21 North Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface run-off onto Mile 7 West Road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF.
Paved: Yes, Mile 7 West Road to be paved.

b. RSG Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Juan Eloy Salinas Jr.) (Iowa Road & Mile 8 North Road)
No. of Lots: 14 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:2
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface run-off onto Mile 8 North Road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Iowa Road and Mile 8 North Road are paved.

c. Buena Suerte One Subdivision- Pct. 3 (CL3 Properties, LLC.) (Mile 6 Road & Western Road)
No. of Lots: 21 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:5
Filling Stations:2
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system discharging onto HCDD#1 Regional Facility.
ETJ: Yes, Approved by the City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 6 Road is paved and 2 internal streets to be paved.

d.   Las Comadres No. 9 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Carlos G. Leal Jr.) (Iowa Road & Mile 3 Road)
No. of Lots: 68 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:8
Filling Stations:7
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system discharging into an existing HCDD#1 Regional Facility.
ETJ: Yes, City of Peñitas however the city has decided to opt out from the review process and/or approve the subdivision.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Iowa Road is paved and 3 internal streets to be paved.

3. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. Quintanilla Promise Land Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Roxxy J. Ocañas) (Mile 9 ½ North Road & F.M. 493)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family
Flood Zone: X (Unshaded)
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface run-off will drain into Mile 9 ½ North Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, Approved by the City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, (1) OSSF has been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 9 ½ North Road is paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $1,500.00 for (1) OSSF.

4. Final Approval
a. El Crucero Phase II Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Peña Chapa Development) (Mile 5 Road & Texan Road)
No. of Lots: 15 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:3
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface run-off will drain onto Mile 5 Road and Texan Road side ditches.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 5 Road & Texan Road are paved.

b. Las Olas Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Las Olas LP) (Alberta Road & Alamo Road)
No. of Lots: 102 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Number of Streetlights:14
Filling Stations:7
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by the new drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Paved: Yes, Alberta Road and 4 internal streets have been paved.
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15.   Precinct #3 - Comm. Villarreal:
 
A. AI-83887   Requesting approval to accept counteroffer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel 10 associated with the Precinct 3 Mile 3 N. PH I Project (CSJ: #0921-02-344) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form. Click to View
 
16.   Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres:
 
A. AI-83895   1. Requesting approval to accept the Texas Parks and Wildlife Recreation Grant - project number 48-01204 Memorial Park (Sunflower) and for the County Judge to sign the contract and related documents. 
2. Requesting approval of the certification of revenue as certified by the County Auditor in the amount of $1,223,357.00 and appropriation of the same. 
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17.   Budget & Management:
 
A. AI-83967   Discussion, consideration and approval of Contribution-In-Aid-of-Construction Agreement for Electric Distribution Service with AEP (American Electric Power) for the installation of streetlights for Pct 4 Sandy Ridge.  Click to View
 
B. AI-83822   Approval to designate funds in 2021 for the expenditures related to the following programs:
 
Program No. Program Amount
240-005 1115 Waiver $1,734,643.27
125-035 New Courthouse $2,063,235.88
200-002 IT Countywide $693,250.88
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C. AI-83945   Approval of changes/corrections to the 2022 Salary Schedule as listed on Exhibit A. Click to View
 
D.   Budget Appropriations:
 
1. AI-83875   Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 111.070, approval of emergency appropriation from the General Fund - Fund Balance in the amount of 890,000.00, to comply with the new regulations established by House Bill  3920 & 3107 and Senate Bill 598 for the Elections Department. Click to View
 
18.  
Purchasing Department - Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
 
A.   Hidalgo County
 
1. AI-83961  
A. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, of the sole response received from LegalShield, for Prepaid (Post Tax) Voluntary Legal Services [with Options] for Hidalgo County Employees:

B. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate an agreement with LegalShield, to include highest scored Option 1, 2 or 3.
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2. AI-83977   Discussion, consideration and guidance [applicable action if necessary] on components to the [RFP] procurement packets for Operating and Management of Food Services at the New Hidalgo County Courthouse including, but not limited to the following:
A.  Type of project: 
      a. Revenue Generating, i.e. Commission Basis;
      b. Lease/Rental of Space [approx. 2000 sq.ft.]
B.  County Department assigned as Point of Contact and Overseer;
C.  Initial Term with __________ County's Options to Extend/Renew;
D.  Minimum years of vendor's experience in this type of food services;
E.  Other pertinent components Click to View
 
3. AI-83909   A. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve and adopt "An Order Amending And Establishing Rules For Conducting A Public Auction For Tax Sales Online Bidding And Sales", originally commenced and adopted in 2019 (AI-73563) pursuant to Texas Tax Code, Chapter 34.01.

B. Discussion, consideration and action to approve the First Amendment to Service Contract C-20-062-12-29 with Auction House LLC for Online Tax Sales Auctions. Click to View
 
4. AI-83869  
A. Requesting approval to declare the items listed in Exhibit "A [General Merchandise, Fleet, Heavy Equipment, and Court Awarded vehicles] as “Surplus” for the purpose of sale through an auction scheduled for 01-25-2022 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 263.152(a) (1);

B. Requesting authority to advertise the auction, remove assets from inventory list after auction, and in the event of “NO BIDS” received destroy or otherwise dispose of as worthless in as much as the sale of said items, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 263.151(1) and/or 263.152(a)(3).  
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B.   District Attorney
 
1. AI-83995  
Requesting Commissioners Court's approval, pursuant to Article 3, Section 52(a) of the Texas Constitution, to purchase promotional items to include journals/ notebooks, drawstring backpacks, plastic bottles, ceramic mugs, magnets, pencils, tent(s), lapel pins, lanyards, banners, table covers, plastic bags, customized picture/ article frames, recognition plaques, recognition challenge coins, banners, presentation folders, flyers, instructional & informational booklets/ pamphlets/ brochures, challenge coin boxes and spin wheel(s) for the period of 01/01/2022 - 12/31/2022. 
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2. AI-83952   A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 262.024(a)(4), a professional service;
 
B. Acceptance of the Current List Price Fee Schedule through June 30, 2022,[with option to request a second (180 day) pricing] for various postmortem toxicology reports, on an as needed basis through a submission of Analysis Requisition and Chain of Custody form, as provided and requested by the vendor.
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C.   HIDTA:
 
1. AI-84000  
Requesting Commissioners Court's approval, pursuant to Article 3, Section 52(a) of the Texas Constitution, to purchase promotional items to include journals/ notebooks, drawstring backpacks, plastic bottles, ceramic mugs, magnets, pencils, tent(s), lapel pins, lanyards, banners, table covers, plastic bags, customized picture/ article frames, recognition plaques, banners, presentation folders, flyers, instructional & informational booklets/ pamphlets/ brochures, challenge coin boxes and spin wheel(s) for the period of 01/01/2022 - 12/31/22. 
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D.  
Executive Office
 
1. AI-83901   Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services agreement [#C-20-680-12-29], with Halff Associates, LLC.for the "On-Call Engineering Services for Repairs, Renovations, Alterations, Additions, and/or Other Related Services" to add additional titles to the contract rates.  Click to View
 
E.   Pct. 1
 
1. AI-83954   A. Requesting approval of final negotiated professional engineering services agreement with RO Engineering, PLLC in connection with the Hargill Solar Lights Project in Precinct No.1.

B. Pursuant to CC approval of Professional Engineering Services Agreement with RO Engineering, PLLC, requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $26,660.00 to provide Professional Engineering Services for the Hargill Solar Lights Project.
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F.   Pct. 2
 
1. AI-84003  
A. Pursuant to Texas LGC Chapter/Section 263.151 (2)(B)(C)(D) and 263.152 (a)(2) action to declare two (2) 2014 CAT Dump Trucks as "Surplus" [detailed & described in the Exhibit attached herein] for the purpose of disposition [of the 2 units] for use as "Trade-Ins" toward the acquisition of two (2) dump trucks including the removal of said assets from the inventory list once transaction is completed;

B. Approval to purchase two (2) 2022 Peterbilt 348 Load King 16' Dump Trucks through the County's membership/participation with Purchasing Cooperative of America under Contract # PCA OD-328-20 [Expires 8/17/2025]: 
 
Requisition# Vendor Model Amount
445267 Big D Tractor, LLC (2) 2022 Peterbilt 348 Load King 16' Dump Trucks $255,750.00
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G.   Pct. 3
 
1. AI-83984  
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 for services under Work Authorization No.3 of C-12-246-10-16, as submitted by the project engineer, L&G Engineering, to include additional costs, resulting in an estimated cost increase in the amount of $488,000.00 for the Pct.3 Liberty Road Project [From US Expressway 83 to FM 2221].
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2. AI-83872   A.  Requesting approval for exemption from competitive bidding requirements under TxLGC 262.024(a)(4) a professional service and Tx Government Code 2254.003(a)(1)&(2);

B.  Requesting acceptance and approval to award a professional engineering services agreement to INTERA, Inc., under Project No. 21-0947-JDC, in the amount of $27,000, in connection with the Air Curtain Incinerator project, subject to final legal approval. Click to View
 
H.   Pct. 4
 
1. AI-83925   Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Service Agreement with GDJ Engineering for On-Call Engineering Services for R&B, CIP, & Other Projects in General in Precinct No. 4. Click to View
 
2. AI-83922   Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Service Agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC for On-Call Construction Management Services for Precinct No. 4. Click to View
 
3. AI-83923   Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Service Agreement with SDI Engineering, LLC for On-Call Construction Management Services for Precinct No. 4. Click to View
 
4. AI-83940   A. Requesting approval of final negotiated professional service agreement with RO Engineering, PLLC for construction management of "Two Citizen Collection Sites" located in Precinct No. 4.
B. Pursuant to HCCC approval of professional service agreement with RO Engineering, PLLC, requesting approval of Work Authorization #1 in the amount of $64,960.00 as it relates to construction management of Two Citizen Collection Sites" in Precinct No. 4. Click to View
 
5. AI-83913   Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Service Agreement with Leonel Garza, Jr. & Associates for On-Call Appraisal Services for Precinct No. 4. Click to View
 
6. AI-83921   Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Service Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. for On-Call Engineering Services for Building, Renovations, Alterations, Additions, & Other Related Services for County-Owned Buildings in Precinct No. 4. Click to View
 
7. AI-83914   Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Service Agreement with Appraisal Haus for On-Call Appraisal Services for Precinct No. 4. Click to View
 
8. AI-83915   Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Service Agreement with Professional Appraisal Services, Inc. for On-Call Appraisal Review Services for Precinct No. 4. Click to View
 
9. AI-83916   Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Service Agreement with SAMES, Inc. for On-Call Surveying Services for Precinct No. 4. Click to View
 
10. AI-83917   Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Service Agreement with Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates, Inc. for On-Call Surveying Services for Precinct No. 4. Click to View
 
11. AI-83918   Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Service Agreement with Millennium Engineers Group, Inc. for On-Call Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing Services for Precinct No. 4. Click to View
 
12. AI-83920   Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Service Agreement with Raba-Kistner, Inc. for On-Call Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing Services for Precinct No. 4. Click to View
 
13. AI-83919   Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Service Agreement with Terrecon Consultants, Inc. for On-Call Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing Services for Precinct No. 4. Click to View
 
14. AI-83924   Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Service Agreement with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. for On-Call Engineering Services for R&B, CIP, & Other Projects in General in Precinct No. 4. Click to View
 
15. AI-83911   Requesting approval of final negotiated professional service agreement with goERO, International, Inc. dba ERO Architects for On-Call Architect Services for Precinct No. 4. Click to View
 
16. AI-83926   Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Service Agreement with Cobb Fendley & Associates, Inc. for On-Call Engineering Services for R&B, CIP, & Other Projects in General in Precinct No. 4. Click to View
 
17. AI-83912   Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Service Agreement with Milnet Architectural Services, PLLC for On-Call Architect Services for Precinct No. 4. Click to View
 
I.   Health & Human Services Dept.
 
1. AI-83894   A. Requesting the exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(7) an item that can be obtained from only one source;.  

B.  Approval of the Sole Source Designation of Palm Valley Animal Center for the provision of: Impound and Quarantine of Small Animals in Hidalgo County;

C. Acceptance and approval of contract C-21-160-12-28 with Palm Valley Animal Center effective 01/01/2022 - 12/31/2023 for "Hidalgo County - Impound and Quarantine of Small Animals" subject to HC/DA/Civil Section final review and approval as to legal form. Click to View
 
J.   WIC
 
1. AI-83369   Acceptance and approval of the Educational Experience Affiliation Agreement between Hidalgo County WIC Program and Union Institute & University to provide academic courses with supervised clinical educational experiences for vocational nursing students for one (1) year with an automatic renewal and with authority for County Judge to sign the required documents. Click to View
 
K.   Sheriff's Office
 
1. AI-83948  
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 262.024(a)(2) to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the residents of the county and Texas Administration Code, Chapter 273.1, Health services;

B. Requesting authority to enter into a three-month agreement with Correct Rx (current vendor) under the same rates, terms and conditions to have no lapse in service while procurement process is completed and awarded by Purchasing Solutions Alliance Cooperative and subject to final legal review as to form and receiving of Form 1295. 
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L.   Juvenile Probation
 
1. AI-83664  
Requesting authority to enter into a month to month storage unit rental agreement with Danaby Rentals, Inc. effective 01/01/2022 for the Juvenile Probation Department in the amount of $245.00 per unit, per month for 2 storage units with approval for the County Judge to sign all required documents.
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M.   Co. Wide
 
1. AI-83462  
Acceptance and approval of the final negotiated AIA Document B-101-2017 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect with ERO Architects, in connection with the design and construction of El Paraiso Project, subject to HC/DA/Civil Section final review and approval as to legal form.
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19.   Executive Office:
 
A.   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 
3) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
 
B. AI-83986   Discussion, consideration and action regarding the 2020 US Census Undercount with authority to submit letter to the Director of the Census seeking an adjustment to the census data for federal funding purposes Click to View
 
C. AI-83744  
Pursuant to Article §81.005(a) (Terms of the Court Meeting) of the Texas Local Government Code, consideration and entering of an Order into the minutes the designation of the day of the week and week of the month of Hidalgo County Commissioners Court Regular Term Meeting Tex. Loc Gov. Code ORDER OF THE COURT:
HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
Week of the Month: _______
Day of the Week: ________
Time of the Day: _________ for the calendar year of 2022
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D. AI-83864   Appointment/Re-appointment of Hidalgo County Fire Marshal, Homero Garza Click to View
 
E. AI-83975   Requesting authorization and approval of a Water Service Agreement with the City of Edinburg for the Hidalgo County Courthouse Subdivision located at 100 North Closner Blvd., Edinburg, TX  Click to View
 
F. AI-83882  
Discussion, consideration and action to approve the conveyance of property to TXDOT in connection with the SH107/courthouse project pursuant to the authority conferred on the Commissioners Court under Section 203.055 of the Texas Transportation Code.  The Court, by approval of the action taken on December 14, 2021 (AI-83828) hereby determines that the conveyance is reasonable and necessary and serves a public purpose of facilitating the flow of traffic and to promote the public safety and welfare of the citizens of Hidalgo County.
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G. AI-83880   Discussion, consideration and action to approve the Amended and Restated Transportation Project and Pledge Agreement between Hidalgo County and the Regional Mobility Authority Click to View
 
H. AI-83639   Requesting approval to use the parking lot located at 505 S. McColl for the Hidalgo County Employee Blood Drive by Vitalant, formerly called United Blood Services for the year 2022. Click to View
 
20.   Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding:
A. County response to disaster/health emergency:
1. CARES Act and American Rescue Plan Act Funds
B. Measures necessary to preserve public health and safety
C. Direction regarding County government operations, including but not limited to essential functions
 
21.   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:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.   Private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending, potential and/or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorney-client priviledge under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code.
 
C.   Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding Legal Action due to emergency situation
 
D. AI-83937   Cause #C-2525-17-I; Jose Pablo Luna vs. Hidalgo County, Texas Click to View
 
E. AI-83861   Claim of Maria O. Huerta Click to View
 
F. AI-83927   Claim of Juan Arenas Click to View
 
G. AI-83993   Cause No. 7:20-cv-00257; Catalina Zuniga Herrera et al v Steven Farias et al Click to View
 
H. AI-84001   Cause No. 7:21-cv-328; Patricia E. Nielsen, et al v USA Click to View
 
22.  
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)
 
23.   Open Session:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.   Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C.   Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding response to public health emergency
 
D. AI-83938   Cause #C-2525-17-I; Jose Pablo Luna vs. Hidalgo County, Texas Click to View
 
E. AI-83862   Claim of Maria O. Huerta Click to View
 
F. AI-83928   Claim of Juan Arenas Click to View
 
G. AI-83994   Cause No. 7:20-cv-00257; Catalina Zuniga Herrera et al v Steven Farias et al Click to View
 
H. AI-84002   Cause No. 7:21-cv-328; Patricia E. Nielsen, et al v USA Click to View
 
24.   Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
25.   Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
26.   Adjourn
 

    

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