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>> JUDGE CORTEZ: GOOD MORNING, I WOULD LIKE TO BRING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING TO ORDER.

>> PRECINCT THREE. >> RICHARD CORTEZ, COUNTY JUDGE, THAT CONSTITUTES A QUORUM.

>> LET US PRAY, FATHER GOD AGAIN WE CONTINUE TO SEEK YOUR CLARITY AND PEACE OVER ALL THAT'S HAPPENING IN OUR COUNTRY.

WE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THE JUDGE AND FOUR COMMISSIONERS THAT YOU APPOINTED TO LEAD THIS GREAT COUNTY OF OUR'S, WE PRAY FOR OUR MAYOR, SHERIFF, JUDGES AND ALL WHO SERVE LOCAL COMMUNITIES. STRENGTHEN WITH WISDOM AND STRENGTH MAY THEY MANAGE THEIR TEAMS WITH LOVE. AS THEY WORK IN THE BEST INTEREST FOR THE PEOPLE THEY SERVE. WE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THE FIRST RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILY. WE LIFT THEM UP TO YOU, WE ASK THAT YOUR GRACE AND LOVE AND WISDOM FOR THE DOCTORS HANDLING THE HEALED. WE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR ALL DEALING WITH THESE ILLNESSES AND WHICH ASK FOR YOUR HEALING HAND OVER HIM. PROVIDE THEIR FWAM PEACE THAT YOU COULD ONLY BRING THROUGH YOUR SON JESUS. AT YOUR SIDE RESTING, FATHER GOD, WE PRAY FOR STRENGTH OVER ALL WHO HAVE LOST SOMEONE. MAY YOUR STRENGTH CARRY THEM THROUGH THEM ALL AND YOUR GRACE MERCY AND LOVE OVER THEM. HELP US REALIZE THAT YOU HAVE CREATED EVERYTHING AND ALL THAT WE HAVE IS FROM YOU. MAY WE USE ALL THAT WE HAVE TO SERVE OTHERS AS A MEANS TO COME CLOSER TO YOU, THE SOURCE OF ALL GOOD. LET THE FIRE OF YOUR HOLY SPIRIT CLEANSE OUR MINDS AND HEARTS THAT WE LOVE YOU PURELY AND SERVE YOU.

THE MORE WE SEEK YOU THE MORE WE FIND YOU, MAY WE SEEK YOU IN EVERYTHING THAT WE DO. LEAD OUR HEARTS TO THE PATH OF YOUR PEACE TODAY AND I ASK ALL OF THIS IN YOUR SON JESUS' NAME. AMEN.

HAS ANYBODY SIGNED UP FOR OPEN REQUEST QUORUM?

>> NO. ZERO. >> THE AGENDA IS IN ORDER AND

WE RECOMMEND APPROVAL. >> SO MOVED.

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

>> (CHORUS OF AYES). >> PRECINCT FOUR PROJECT THAT WE'RE WORKING ONTO IMPROVE THE 107 AREA. PART OF THAT SYSTEM WE ASKED TO ENTER AN AGREEMENT TO IMPROVE THAT AREA AND MAINTAIN IT TO SERVICE SOME OF THE RESIDENTS IN THAT AREA, SO

WE RECOMMEND APPROVAL. >> SO MOVED.

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

>> (CHORUS OF AYES). >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM B, LEGAL NOTICE AS ATTACHED HERE TOUCHLITE MAN HOLES AND RELATED ITEMS, 12200011, 0302 ESZ, REJECTING IS RECEIVED AND PROJECT IS STILL REQUIRED SFWLCHLT SO MOVED.

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

(CHORUS OF AYES) >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> PARCEL 10 A 15 AS IT RELATES. AUTHORITY OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE PUSHED EXECUTE DOCUMENTS.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. STÈRE

(CHORUS OF AYES) >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> PARCEL E10 A 17. EAST MERCEDES AND CHAIRMAN OF THE

BOARD TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS. >> SO MOVED.

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

(CHORUS OF AYES) >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM 6-B. REQUESTING APPROVAL OF CLOSING DOCUMENTS PARCEL 13-16 AS IT RELATES TO PROJECT 13 OF THE 2018 PROGRAM AUTHORITY FOR THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD TO EXECUTE DOCUMENT

SUBJECT TO FINAL REVIEW. >> SECOND Z AYE.

>> THAT YOU CAN, ITEM C ACCEPT AND APPROVE CHLTH NUMBER ONE THROUGH C. WANLY 02601,IN WHIP COST INCREASE, 95 THOUSAND 37 HUNDRED $0.85. BOND PROJECT NBA 25, SUBJECT TO LEGAL REVIEW.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. SPHERE SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (CHORUS OF AYES)

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> THREE SPECIAL COMMISSIONER IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,500. 0632 PARCEL ONE AND TWO, NANCY

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VARGUS. IF I MAY, I'LL READ ALL THREE, JUDGE, ITEM B. REQUEST ISSUE PAYMENT ON THE AWARD OF THREE SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500 EACH. H PARCEL NUMBER SIX, LOPEZ AND LOPEZ. ITEM C REQUEST REQUEST A $3,000 EACH COST NUMBER CCD 06289 G PA SELL 7. H LOPEZ AND. RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR, 635 RJ INTERPRICES LLC DBA 11 PROJECT ENGINEER, EVERYTHING'S IN ORDER, RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY (CHORUS OF AYES)

>> (CHORUS OF AYES)

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> 89,935 SENDS FOR (INDISCERNIBLE) 1200314011. RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. >>

(CHORUS OF AYES) >> ITEM E 3, CONTRACTORS LLC.

PERTAINING TO CORN INSTRUCTION CONTRACT 0440915. WE RECOMMEND

APPROVAL. >> SO MOVED.

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

>> (CHORUS OF AYES)

>> THANK YOU. ITEM 4, APPROVE APPLICATION NUMBER 10 IN THE AMOUNT OF 125,000 IN THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT 0090707 PROJECT ENGINEER LG ENGINEERING. RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

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

>> INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF 243,643,015 CANTS. 0410915, BOND REFERENDUM PROJECT 36, MORGAN LLC. THIS IS AN EXTENSION OF THE PROJECT THAT I JUST MENTIONED WITH INTERLOCAL WITH ANNA TO DRAGS RESIDENTS AND FLOODING IN THAT AREA AS PART OF THIS CONTRACT WE'RE EXTENDING ADDITIONAL WORK.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>

(CHORUS OF AYES) >> INCREASE OF $2,353,113.50 AND 120 ADDITIONAL CALENDAR DAYS. PSJ LATERAL DRAIN DITCH IMPROVEMENTS WITH THE SCIENCE BROTHER'S CONSTRUCTION ON C SUCH COMPLIANCE HOSPITALIN ADDITIONAL WORK, EXTENSION OF PIPES AND ADDITIONAL EXCAVATION THAT WE'RE DOING TO PROVIDE MORE VOLUME FOR THE AREA, EVERYTHING'S BEEN REMOVED AND WE RECOMMEND

APPROVAL. >> SO MOVED.

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

>> (CHORUS OF AYES) SFLCHLT MO

>> 97141 CENTS FOR 1200020211 PROJECT ENGINEER L & G WE

RECOMMEND APPROVAL. >> SO MOVED.

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

(CHORUS OF AYES) >> MOTION CARRIES.

>>> NUMBER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE ON CALL AND ON BASIS WITH FEBRUARY 8, 2023, SUBJECT TO LEGAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL IN

COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSE BILL 1295. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> .

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

>> (CHORUS OF AYES)

>> CACD 1. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE ON CALL WITH THE BASIS TO EXTEND SURVEYING SERVICE UNTIL FEBRUARY 8, 2023. SUBJECT

TO LEGAL APPROVEMENT. >> 220011222 MSF, QUARTER MILE SOUTH OF MOORE ROAD TO INTERSTATE 2. LLC, 33.

MOREWILL 9402, CASTLE INTERPRICES, SCIENCE BROTHERS, H

20 CONSTRUCTION INC. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

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

>> (CHORUS OF AYES) >> NEGOTIATE CONSTRUCTION SERVICE AGREEMENT CSPACD 1 EXPRESS WAY DRAIN EXPRESSWAY

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IMPROVEMENT TO INTERSTATE 2. >> SO MOVED.

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

>> (CHORUS OF AYES)

>> REQUESTING APPROVAL OF CLOSING DOCUMENTS AS IT RELATES TO ADAMS AND BLACK PROJECT FINAL LEGAL REVIEW.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

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

>> WE'LL DOUBLE BACK TO SCHEDULE OUR CONSTRUCTION AND PRECONSTRUCTION TO GET IT MOVING.

>> 9-B. I'LL READ THEM ALL 1-3 IF THAT'S OKAY, JUDGE.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: YES, GO AHEAD.

>> PARCEL OD 1 AS IT RELATES TO HIDALGO COUNTY RMA FINAL REVIEW ITEM DA REQUESTING APPROVAL OF CLOSING DOCUMENTS PARCEL OD 1 B AS IT WILL RELATES TO HIDALGO COUNTY RM MAY, REVIEW AND REQUEST. ITEM 3 REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR CLOSING DOCUMENTS OD 3. PROJECT AUTHORITY FOR THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD TO OX CUTE DOCUMENTS PENDING FINAL LEGAL REVIEW.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. B 1-3. >> I HAVE A MOTION TO APPROVE 9

B 1-3 ALL IN FAVOR AAYE. >>

(CHORUS OF AYES) >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> WE'LL BE RETIRING TO THE ITEMS LISTED IN CHAPTER 551.072 AND .034, MAY I HAVE A MOTION TO DO SO.

>> I HAVE A MOTION AND A SECOND TO RETIRE TO CLOSED WE'RE BACK FROM CLOSED SESSION. DO WE HAVE A ACTION ITEM?

>> YES, JUDGE. WITH REGARD TO POSSIBLE REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION, MOTION IS NEEDED TO AUTHORIZE THAT CONCLUDES ALL OF YOUR AGENDA ITEMS. MOTION TO ADJOURN.

>> WE HAVE A MOTION TO ADJOURN, ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. AYE.

[1. Roll Call]

MOTION CARRIES. >> I WANT TO CALL THE HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING TO

ORDER. >> GOOD MORNING, DAVID FUENTES.

>> ELLIE TORRES PRECINCT FOUR. THAT CONSTITUTE AS QUORUM.

WE'RE HONORED TO HAVE JAVIER DIAZ IN PRECINCT FOUR.

SERGEANT, WOULD YOU PLEASE LEAD US THROUGH THE PLEDGE.

>> >> YOU ARE ON MUTE, OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL."

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: THANK YOU VERY MUCH SERGEANT. WE'RE HONORED TO HAVE THONORABLE JUDG JUDGE, WOULD YOU PLEASE LEAD US

IN PRAYER. >> DEAR LORD. MAKING DECISIONS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF OUR COMMUNITY. AS WE PLACE OUR FAITH IN YOUR HANDS THAT WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE BE WITH THOSE CURRENTLY BATTLING THIS VIRUS AND TO PROTECT THE VULNERABLE. WE ASK FOR FOR YOUR STRENGTH AND KNOWLEDGE TO OVERCOME THIS EPIDEMIC AND CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER OUR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, EDUCATORS, AND BUSINESSES AND THOSE WORKING THROUGHOUT THE PANDEMIC. WE ASK THAT YOU BE WITH ALL OF THOSE ASKING FOR YOUR HELP DURING THESE TRYING TIMES AN PRESENT SOLUTION THAT WILL IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. IN YOUR NAME WE PRAY. AMEN.

>> AMEN. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: THANK YOU.

>> THANK YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUDGE.

>> HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JUDGE. >> THANK YOU.

>> TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY, IT'S A PLEASURE TO BE WITH YOU.

>> THANK YOU. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

>> THANK YOU. IT'S A PLEASURE TO BE WITH YOU ALL AND GOOD TO SEE YOU ON THIS SPECIAL DAY FOR ME AND GOOD LUCK WITH ALL THAT

[4. Approval of Consent Agenda]

YOU DO, THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

>> NEXT ITEM IS THE APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA.

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>> I WOULD LIKE TO PULL CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 11 A 1 AND 2.

>> MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE REST.

>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR AAYE.

>> (CHORUS OF AYES)

>> WITH RESPECT TO CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 11 A 1 AND 2, ALL IS IN ORDER WITH THAT BEING SAID. WE HAVE A MOTION.

>> MOTION. >> SECOND.

[5. Open Forum]

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >>

(CHORUS OF AYES) >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: NEXT ITEM IS OPEN FORIUM.

>> FIRST UP WE HAVE DALORES DEL RIO.

>> HI, HAVE YOU GIVEN THOUGHT ABOUT LEADERSHIP INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY ALL OF THESE WORDS THAT ARE VERY MEANINGFUL TO ME. AND, JUST TO FOLLOW THE LAW, THAT'S IMPORTANT, YEAH.

AND YOU RELY ON YOUR LEGAL STAFF TO KEEP YOU FOLKS OUT OF TROUBLE, RIGHT? SO, I'M GOING TO HAVE TO ASK FOR YOUR FORGIVENESS AGAIN, BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW IF I GOT THIS RIGHT, BUT JUJUDGE CORTEZ, YOU ARE CURRENTLY SERVING ON THE BOARD OF A LOCAL BANK, I KNOW THAT YOU CANNOT ANSWER BUT I'M SURE THAT'S CORRECT. AND IT IS VIOLATION OF TEXAS STATE LAW.

SO, THIS IS UNDER SECTION 81.002 OATH BOND, AND THIS IS ITEM C.

SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 171, THE COUNTY JUDGE OR A COUNTY COMMISSIONER MAY SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF OR AS AN OFFICER OR DIRECTOR OF AN ENTITY THAT DOES BUSINESS WITH THE COUNTY. EXCLUDING A PUBLICLY TRADED CORPORATION OR SUBSIDIARY AFFILIATE OR PUBLICLY TRADED CORPORATION. ACCORDING TO FEDERAL RECORDS, IBC IS A PUBLICLY TRADED COMPANY. SO, I WOULD ASK YOU TO RESIGN FROM THIS BOARD. YEAH. MAY BE YOU HAVE OTHER LEGAL COUNSEL A PROTECTOR OF PSOME KIND. BUT SOMEBODY'S NOT DOING THEIR JOB.

THANK YOU SO MUCH. >> THANK YOU.

>>> MR. MAGNUS. >> NEXT UP, WE HAVE JANET

COMPOS. >> THERE'S A THREE MINUTE TIME LIMIT, I'LL ADVISE WHEN THERE'S 1 MINUTE AND I'LL START WHEN YOU

START. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: YOU PROBABLY NEED TO LOWER THE MIC A LITTLE BIT.

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. >> JUDGE CORTEZ:

>> GOOD MORNING MY NAME IS JANET COMPOS. THANK YOU FOR HAVING THE MEETING WITH US. BUT WE'RE STILL WAITING ON THE ANSWER ON THE PUBLIC LIGHTING, AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW THE PROCESS OF GETTING SPEED BUMPING IN MY CLONIA. A TRUCK GOT INSIDE MY NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE, AND WHO MINORS WERE DRIVING.

UNFORTUNATELY THE POLICE COULDN'T DO ANYTHING, THEY TALKED TO THE PARENTS AND THE TRUCK WAS UNINSURED, AND THEY STARTED RACING IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD AND WE'RE TRYING TO AVOID ACCIDENTS AS WELL. AGAIN, THANK YOU FOR HAVING THE

[28. Closed Session]

MEETING. >> MR. MAGNU?

>> THERE ARE NO MORE PRESENTERS.

>> JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS, I WILL BE ASKING THE COURT IF WE COULD GO TO CLOSED SESSION AS WE HAVE SOME ISSUES THAT NEED TO BE

ADDRESSED. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: GIVE ME A MINUTE TO FIND. OKAY. HERE WE GO. PURR SUBEDIT TO CHAPTER 551 OF TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE UNDER SECTION 551.071, .0712.074,.786 WE'LL BE RETIRING TO CLOSED SESSION. RIGHT NOW IT'S 10

MINUTES >> WE'RE BACK FROM CHECK

[8. Sheriff's Office:]

SESSION AND IT'S 51 MINUTES AFTER 10:00. WE'RE GOING TO ITEM 7 A, THERE'LL BE NO ACTION TODAY. WE'RE GOING TO ITEM 8-A.

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, SHERIFF'S OFFICE.

>> PART ONE REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVAL TO APPLY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 GENERAL VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1ST, 2022, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2023. PART 2, AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY JUDGE TO E SIGN THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION UNDER E GRANTS AS AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL AND CERTIFY GRANT APPLICATION UNDER E GRANTS AS AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL.

>> MOTION TO APPROVAL. >> SECOND.

>> I'VE A MOTION AND A SECOND ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE..

>> (CHORUS OF AYES).

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> HOLD ON ■JUST A MINUTE,I DID MAKE A MISTAKE, I MEANT ITEM 6-A, THERE'LL BE NO ACTION. IS THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY HERE FOR ITEM 7-A?

>> JUDGE, WITH YOUR PERMISSION, I THINK WE HAVE MS. ROSY, BUT IT WOULD BE FOR THE TASK FORCE IT'S THE APPROVAL OF THE 2022 APPROPRIATIONS OF FUNDS FOR $30,000.

>> SO MOVED. >> ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.?

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> BACK TO 8-B.

>> SHERIFF'S OFFICE, FISCAL YEAR 2022, TWO PARTS, PART ONE, AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVAL TO SMUT A BUDGET AMENDMENT IN REFERENCE TO THE FISCAL YEAR '21 LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM.

[00:25:08]

APPROVAL OF LIT NEEDED FOR BUDGET AMENDMENT.

>> MOTION IT APPROVE. >> ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE..

>> (CHORUS OF AYES)

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> AND 8-C PART ONE APPROVAL TO ACCEPT THE AWARD OF TWO DUEL PURPOSE NARCOTICS TRAINED K 9'S

FOR K-9S FOR COPS PLANT. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

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

>> (CHORUS OF AYES)

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> 8-D. SHERIFF OFFICE'S IN THREE PARTS, PART 1, AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVAL TO APPLY FOR THE LOCAL SECURITY PROGRAM, FUNDING PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2022, THROUGH AUGUST 31ST, 2023. FISCAL YEAR '23 GRANT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR'S HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS LOAN DIVISION THROUGH E GRANTS. PART 2, AUTHORIZE AUGUSTS FOR COUNTY JUDGE TO E SIGN APPLICATION UNDER E GRANTS AS AUTHORED OFFICIAL AND PART THREE, APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR LBSP FOR FISCAL YEAR '23 GRANT TO DESIGNATE RICHARD

CORTEZ AS GRANTEE OFFICIAL. >> ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE..

>> (CHORUS OF AYES)

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> APPROVAL TO DECLARE A SURPLUS AND REMOVE FROM COUNTY INVENTORY LIST COUNTY ASSET 79339. PART TWO, APPROVAL TO TRANSFER THE OWNERSHIP OF K-9 OFFICER TO SENIOR DEPUTY GARCIA AND PART THREE, AUTHORIZATION FOR THE HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE AND THE HIDALGO COUNTY SHERIFF TO SIGN A RECEIPT OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND PART FOUR,

APPROVAL OF AFFIDAVIT AGREEMENT. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

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

>> (CHORUS OF AYES)

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> 8-F, AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVAL FOR A CELLPHONE PLAN WITH MEMBERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION. DLRCTSA-002. THROUGH ATT THE PLAN CONSISTS OFFEN LIMITED TALK TO TEXT. A MONTHLY RATE OF 40 DOLLARS AND 99 CENT PER DEVICE. ESTIMATED MONTHLY COST, 6 THOUSAND 12

DOLLARS AND 47 CENTS. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

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

>> (CHORUS OF AYES)

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> SELL PHONE REQUEST FOR DATA CONNECT DEVELOPMENT FOR APPROVAL OF 8167 FOR 218.ALLIANCE AT 30

[9. Constable Pct. #1:]

DOLLARS EACH Z MOTION TO APPROVE.

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

>> (CHORUS OF AYES)

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.

>> CONSTABLE PRECINCT 1. >> GOOD MORNING, JUDGE, CONGRESSMANS, ITEM 9-A. LOCAL BOARD OF SECURITY PROGRAM, THREE PARTS. AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVAL TO APPLY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 LOCAL BORDER SECURITY PROGRAM, GRANTS DIVISION BUT E GRANTS. NUMBER 2, APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 LPSV GRANT TO DESIGNATE COUNTY JUDGE RICHARD CORTEZ AS GRANTEE COUNTY JUDGE TO RESOLUTION. AND NUMBER THREE, AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNTY JUDGE TO E SIGN APPLICATION AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS UNDER E GRANTS AS THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

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

[10. Constable Pct. #2:]

(CHORUS OF AYES) >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> THANK YOU VERY MUCH. >> NUMBER 10-A, CONSTABLE

PRECINCT 2. >> CONSTABLE FOR 20123 LOCAL BORED SECURITY PROGRAM WRAP WITH THE OFFICERS GOVERNOR'S HOMELAND SECURITY CAN HE DE VISION. NUMBER TWO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION FOR THE 2023 TO DESIGNATE JUDGE RICHARD CORTEZ AS GRANTEES AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL FOR AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY JUDGE TO AUTHORIZE RESOLUTION. THREE, AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNTY JUDGE TO E SIGN UNDER E GRANTS AS THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

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

(CHORUS OF AYES) >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> SECOND ITEM REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION FROM THE COUNTY JUDGE, RICHARD CORTEZ AND CONSTABLE MARTINE CANTU.

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CERTIFICATION AND SERVICES FOR PARTICIPATION IN ALL ASPECTS FOR PROCEDURES UTILIZED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.

[11. Constable Pct. #3:]

>> SO APPROVED. >> SECOND.

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

>> THANK YOU, JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS.

>> THANK YOU. ITEM 11-A. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3.

>> GOOD MORNING, CAN YOU HEAR ME?

>> YES, SIR. >> LARRY, PRECINCT THREE.

11-A, NUMBER ONE, DISCUSSION CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL FOR HIDALGO COUNTY PRECINCT THREE TO AUTHORIZE FOR COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGNED REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVAL TO PARTICIPATE, SELECT, AND RECEIVE EQUIPMENT UNDER TEXAS LESO

PROGRAMWISE LIST. >> MOTION TO APPROVE 11 A 1-3.

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

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> 11-B, NO ACTION. WE'LL

BRING THAT BACK. >> 11-C, AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVAL TO APPLY FOR FY 2023 PROGRAM GRANT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE HOMELAND PRINTS FOR THE E GRANT FROM SEPTEMBER 21ST, AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY JUDGE RICHARD CORTEZ AS AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL, E SIGN APPLICATIONS UNDER E GRANTS APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR THE FY '23 LBSB GRANT TO DESIGNATE JUDGE RICHARD CORTEZ AS GRANTEE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL AND SIGN

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

[12. Constable Pct. #4:]

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

>> (CHORUS OF AYES)

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

YOU SO MUCH, GOD BLESS. >> ITEM 12-A. CONSTABLE FOUR.

>> PRECINCT 4. 12-A, 2022 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM PROJECTS AUTHORIZATION FOR APPROVAL. TO APPLY FOR THE 2022 STATE HOME SECURITY PROGRAM PROJECT FOR COUNTY JUDGE AS AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL TO SIGN PROCEDURE DOCUMENT IN RELATION

TO THE APPLICATION. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

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

>> (CHORUS OF AYES)

>> MOTION CARRIES. >>> ITEM 12-B, JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS CONSTABLE PRECINCT FOUR. AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVAL TO APPLY FOR THE EDWARD MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANT GRANT WITH THE AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS IN RELATION TO THE APPLICATION.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

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

(CHORUS OF AYES) >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> 12-C, PRECINCT FOUR NATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION ONE AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVAL TO GRANT AWARD FROM NATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION IN RELATION TO THE 2021 NATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000. >> MOTION IT APPROVE.

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

>> (CHORUS OF AYES)

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM 2, APPROVAL OR CERTIFICATION OF REVENUES CERTIFIED BY THE COUNTY AUDITOR, BY THE 2021 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,

APPROPRIATION THE SAME. >> SO MOVED.

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

>> (CHORUS OF AYES)

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> ARTICLE 21.133 OF THE TEXAS

CODE AND CURRENT PROCEDURE. >> MOTION APPROVED.

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

>> (CHORUS OF AYES)

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

COMMISSIONERS THAT'S ALL I HAVE. >> WE'RE GOING TO HAVE TO RECESS OUR MEETING WE'LL BE BACK AT P APPROXIMATELY 1:30. WHAT'S

THE PROPER MOTION? >> MOTION TO RECESS.

>> SECOND. >> WE HAVE A MOTION AND A

. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: OKAY IT IS NOW 2:10 AND WE WILL CALL THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8 BACK TO

[18. Elections Administration]

ORDER. WE ARE GOING TO MOVE TO ITEM 18

A FOR AN ELECTIONS UPDATE. >> THANK YOU SO MUCH, COMMISSIONER FOR MOVING ME UP. I HAVE A MEETING TO GET TO.

VERY IMPORTANT THAT WE REMIND OUR VOTERS THAT THIS COMING

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MONDAY, EARLY VOTES START FOR OUR PRIMARY AND KEEP IN MIND THAT ALL 28 LOCATIONS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7 A.M. TO 7 P.M.

EXCEPT FOR SUNDAY SUNDAY FEBRUARY 20 OPEN FROM 150 A.M.

TO 4 P.M. NEW LEGISLATIVE LAWS AN HOUR.

NOW THE VOTER WILL HAVE UNTIL 4 P.M. ON SUNDAYS.

ANOTHER SMALL ITEM I WANT TO REMIND THE VOTERS THAT MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 IS PRESIDENT'S DAY. SO THE POLLS WILL NOT BE OPEN.

SO YOU VOTE THE VERY FIRST DAY FEBRUARY 14 THROUGH SUNDAY 20TH AND ON MONDAY, 1ST. NO POLO OCCASIONS ARE OPEN BUT THEY WILL RESUME ON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 7 TH.

AND EARLY VOTE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 25.

WITH THE FOLLOWING TUESDAY MARCH 1 BEING OUR ELECTION DAY.

REMEMBER, VOTERS CAN VOTE AT ANY LOCATION.

ANY OF THE 28 ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU.

A QUICK REMINDER THAT OUR VOTERS NEED TO UNDERSTAND BECAUSE THIS IS A PRIMARY, WHEN YOU GET IN THE CHECK-IN STATION, YOU MUST TELL THE POLL WORKER IN WHICH OF THE MAJOR PARTIES YOU WILL WANT TO VOTE. PLEASE DON'T GET OFFENDED.

THEY ARE NOT TRYING TO BREAK CONFIDENCE, BUT WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? BECAUSE THERE ARE TWO SEPARATE ELECTIONS TAKING PLACE DURING A PRIMARY.

YOU HAVE YOUR TWO MAJOR PAR PARTIES.

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES RUNNING AGAINST DEMOCRATS.

AND REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES RUNNING AGAINST REPUBLICANS.

TWO SEPARATE ELECTIONS COMPLETELY.

PLEASE BE PREPARED TO TELL -- IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SAY IT OUT LOUD, THERE ARE KHARTSD ON THE TABLE WHICH -- CHARTS ON THE TABLE OF WHICH YOU SHOULD POINT AND THE CLERK WILL TAKE YOU TO THE SET OF MACHINES. AND FOR THE REPUBLICANS 20 DIFFERENT BALLOT STYLES. FOR DEMOCRATS 30 DIFFERENT BALLOT STYLES. WHY THIS IMPORTANT? BECAUSE WE WENT THROUGH REDISTRICTING.

MASSIVE MAIL-OUT AND NEW VOTER REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE.

DID YOU RECEIVE IT? DID YOU GET A CHANCE TO LOOK AT IT? JURISDICTIONAL CHANGES FOR YOU? THAT WILL MATTER WITH YOUR BALLOT STYLE AND WHO IS ON YOUR BALLOT AND WHO YOU WILL BE VOTING FOR.

IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED IT. YOU KNOW WE SEND OUT OVER 382,000 AND WE ALREADY HAVE 6 6500 RETURNED.

NOW THEY ARE RETURNED DUE TO CHANGE OF ADDRESS, TEMPORARILY AWAY, LEFT NO FORWARDING ADDRESS.

THEY ARE TALKING OF VACANCY FROM THE POST OFFICE.

6500 ALREADY RETURNED. SO, AGAIN, FOR THOSE LISTENING WHO HAVE NOT RECEIVED THEIR NEW VOTER REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE, CONTACT US, BECAUSE YOU ARE REGISTERED, BUT WHEN YOU GET TO THE POLLING LOCATION, YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE TO FILL OUT SOME FORMS. SO BETTER FILL THEM OUT NOW.

THAT WAY WHEN YOU GO VOTE, EVERYTHING IS SMOOTH.

KEEP IN MIND THE BALLOT STYLES MATTER.

IF YOU RECEIVE A BALLOT FROM A DIFFERENT RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS BECAUSE YOU HAVEN'T MADE THE CHANGE THEN YOU MAY HAVE TO VOTE WHERE YOU DON'T WANT TO VOTE AND YOU HAVEN'T MADE THE CHANGES. NOW KEEP THAT IN MIND.

AS FAR AS MAIL BALLOTS, WE HAVE SENT OUT OVER 2200 BALLOTS.

SO IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, RIGHT NOW THE BALLOT TRACKER FOR THE STATE IS NOT UP AND FUNCTIONING, BUT WE DO HAVE A BALLOT TRACKER ON OUR WEB SITE. SO SIMPLE INFORMATION.

GO IN AND FILL IT OUT, AND IT WILL TELL YOU IF WE ALREADY HAVE SENT OUT YOUR BALLOT. IT WILL EVEN TELL YOU IF WE ALREADY RECEIVED IT. WE CAN NOT KEEP UP WITH THE POST OFFICE, SO IT WON'T GIVE YOU THAT KIND OF INFORMATION AND AT LEAST LET YOU KNOW THAT YOUR BALLOT IS ON ITS WAY OR -- IF YOU RETURNED IT, THE BALLOT HAS ARRIVED.

GO ON OUR WEB SITE AND LOOK AT OUR BALLOT TRACKER FOR NOW.

REMEMBER TO USE THAT NEW APPLICATION IF YOU ARE GOING TO VOTE BY MAIL. THE OLD APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED UNLESS YOU WRITE IN YOUR IDS.

NOW WHICH IDS? WE ARE RECOMMENDING TO OUR VOTER IT IS YOU HAVE A TEXAS DRIVER'S LICENSE, AND YOU HAVE THE LAST FOUR DIGITS OF YOUR SOCIAL, WRITE THEM ON.

WE ONLY NEED THE ONE THAT IS ON YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION INF INFORMATION, BUT BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY.

PUT BOTH ON AND MAKE SURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION IS NOT REJECTED BECAUSE THAT WILL TAKE TIME AWAY FROM THE PROCESS.

AND REMEMBER THAT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18 IS THE LAST DAY THAT THIS DEPARTMENT, BY LAW, CAN ACCEPT YOUR APPLICATION.

AND IT HAS TO HAVE ARRIVED H HERE.

IT IS NOT JUST POSTMARKED FEBRUARY 18.

IT HAS TO HAVE ARRIVED IN THIS DEPARTMENT.

AND IT HAS TO BE ON OUR -- IN OUR HANDS IN ORDER THAT YOU ARE

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ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MAIL BALLOT PROCESS.

FEBRUARY 18 IS A VERY IMPORTANT DATE AS WELL.

SO REMEMBER INCLUDE YOUR IDS. REMEMBER TO CALL OUR OFFICE FOR ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU MAY NEED 318-2570.

YOU CAN COMBINE. -- RIGHT NOW DIFFICULT TIMES AND THERE ARE MANY CHANGES IN THE LAW AND WE ARE TRYING OUR BEST TO KEEP OUR COMMUNITY UP TO DATE AND INVOLVED.

FOLLOW US -- GO TO OUR WEB SITE.

WWW.HILDALGOCOUNTY.US/ELECTIONS FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER, AND INSTAGRAM, 318-2570 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. WE ARE HERE TO HELP OUR VOTERS TO MAKE SURE EVEN WITH ALL THESE CHANGES, WE ARE GOING TO MAKE SURE THAT OUR VOTERS VOTE AND THAT EVERYONE HAS AS BEST A SMOOTH ELECTION PROCESS AS POSSIBLE.

SO THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MOVING ME UP.

I REALLY WANTED TO REMIND EVERYONE THAT MONDAY FEBRUARY 14 IS THE FIRST DATE THAT EARLY VOTING OPENS.

AND LET'S GO OUT THERE AND LET'S VOTE.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH. >> THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK TO YOUR STAFF AND ALL THE CANDIDATES ON YOUR BALLOT.

[13. Human Resources:]

>> THANK YOU, SIR. >> ITEM 13 A ROAR HUMAN

HUMAN RESOURCES. >> GOOD AFTERNOON, COMMISSIONERS. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES ITEM 13 A ACTION ON ITEM NUMBER 3, PERSONAL RELATED AMENDMENTS.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

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

>> ITEM 13 B FOR THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.

I AM REQUESTING TO CARRY OVER AN AUTO ALLOWANCE.

ITEM B 1 AS FOLLOWS. DELETE AUTO ALLOWANCE 240-001 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3600. AND TO THE SAME AMOUNT.

AND ITEM NUMBER 2, APPROVAL OF INTERDEPARTMENTAL TRANSFER.

>> MOTION. >> SECOND.

>> MOTION CARRIED. >> ITEM 13 C, A CARRY OVER A SUPPLEMENTAL ALLOWANCE PERSONNEL ACTIONS EFFECTIVE OF COMMISSIONERS COURT APPROVAL. DELETE IN THE AMOUNT OF 8986 AND ADD THE SUPPLEMENTAL ALLOWANCE TO $8986 BECAUSE OF THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COURT GRANT.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM 13 D, APPROVAL THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL ACTION EFFECTIVE ON COMMISSIONERS COURT'S APPROVAL. INCREASE INTERPRETER PAY FOR SLOT 003 FROM $1,000 TO $2,000. COMMISSIONERS THIS IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGETED AMOUNT PER EVERY COURT AND THE FUNDING IS AVAILABLE. I DO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

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

>> ITEM 13 E, URBAN COUNTY FROM THE ARPA GRANT.

APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL ACTION EFFECTIVE NEXT FULL PAY PERIOD 2/14 22. CREATE OF A SLOT 11 FOR COORDINATOR 1 UNDER THE NEW HOME GRANT.

I RECOMMEND APPROVAL. >> MOTION.

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

>> HAVE A GREAT AFTERNOON. >> THANK YOU, ERIKA.

ITEM 14, URBAN COUNTY. PR, YOU ARE ON MUTE.

WE CAN'T HEAR YOU FOR SOME REASON.

YOU WANT TO TRY AGAIN? OKAY, I GUESS WE WILL GO AHEAD

[15. Health & Human Services Department:]

AND SEE IF WE CAN FIGURE THAT OUT.

ITEM 15 OPINION DIREEN, ARE YOU THERE.

>> YES. 15 A 1, DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING MEMORANDUM OF UNDER STANDING FOR OUT STATIONED SPECIALISTS IN THE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.

NUESTRA CLINICA DEL VALLE, COMMUNITY HOPE PROJECTS, DBA

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HOPE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER. LOWER RIO GRANDE COMMUNITY

[16. Head Start Program:]

HEALTH. >> MOTION.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION CARRIES.

ITEM 16, HEAD START PROGRAM. >> UNDER THIS ITEM, WE HAVE ON MUTE HERE. THE APPOINTMENT OF A COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE BY COMMISSIONER ELLIE TORRES TO SERVE ON THE HEAD START PROGRAM POLICY COUNCIL FOR ONE YEAR ACCORDING TO 45 CFR 1301.3D 3. COMMISSIONER TORRES.

>> COMMISSIONER TORRES: YES. >> DO I HAVE A SECOND.

>> MOTION MADE. >> SECOND.

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

>> WE WILL BE IN TOUCH WITH YOUR OFFICE FOR CONTACT INFORMATION, COMMISSIONER TORRES, THANK YOU.

[17. Adult Probation:]

>> COMMISSIONER TORRES: THANK YOU.

>> ITEM 17, ADULT PROBATION. LET ME KNOW WHEN.

>> GOOD AFTERNOON, JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS.

THIS IS ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT.

I'M HERE ON ITEM 17 A, APPROVAL TO APPLY FOR THE FOLLOWING 2023 CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE GRANTS AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO EACH GRANT.

NUMBER ONE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COURT GRANT.

DWI COURT GRANT 2413913. VETERANS COURT GRANT 2431512.

RE-ENTRY COURT GRANT NUMBER 4301002.

MISDEMEANOR DWI COURT GRANT NUMBER 3623205.

MENTAL HEALTH COURT GRANT NUMBER 3848404.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FACILITY RSAT GRANT, 2928008.

YOUTHFUL OFFENDER GRANT 381 3813404.

MISDEMEANOR DRUG COURT GRANT AND FELONY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

COURT GRANT. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

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

MOTION CARRIES. THANK YOU.

>> THANK YOU VERY MUCH. HAVE A GOOD DAY.

>> ITEM 19. PRECINCT 2.

[19. Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:]

>> APPROVAL TO RENEW THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HIDALGO AND THE COUNTY OF HIDALGO, TEXAS, PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT ON 10/3, 17 THROUGH AI 61894 FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR TO ASSIST ONE ANOTHER IN MULTIPLE PROJECTS TO BE DEFINED MUTUAL AGREEMENT.

>> MOTION. >> SECOND.

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> NEXT, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF HIDALGO AND CITY OF MCALLEN TO BE CONSTRUCTED TO ALL INCLOAR SIEVE PARK TO BE LOCATED IN LOS EN SEEN KNOWS IN MCALLEN.

[20. Precinct #3 - Comm. Villarreal:]

>> MOTION. >> SECOND.

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM 20 A,

>> REQUESTING APPROVAL TO ACCEPT COUNTEROFFER TO PURCHASE A TRACT OF LAND KNOWNS A PARCEL 10 WITH PRECINCT 3 LIBERTY ROAD PROJECT FROM MILE 3 TO FM 2221 WITH AUTHORITY FOR THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN THE ADMINISTER I HAVE EVALUATION AND APPROVAL

FORM. >> MOTION.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION CARRIES.

ITEM 21. BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT.

ARE YOU READY? >> YES, COMMISSIONER, I AM.

[14. Urban County:]

MR. CRUZ IF YOU CAN HANG TIGHT, WE WILL GO --

>> YES, COMMISSIONER ITEM 14. >> ITEM 14 A, SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOUSE BILL 1295 THE URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM IS REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A BEST AND FINAL FOR COSTLY INVESTMENTS LLC DBA IN THE AMOUNT OF $37 THUNDERSHOWER 7 747, UTILIZING CDBG FISCAL YEAR 2019 AND 2021 WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENT FUNDING AND APPROVAL OF WORK AUTHORIZATION NUMBER ONE, PENDING LEGAL REVIEW.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIES.

ITEM 14 B, SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE OF HOUSE BILL, REQUESTING CONSIDERATION AND ACTION TO AWARD AND ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $276,605.11 UTILIZING CD BG FUNDS FROM

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FISCAL YEAR 2019 SEWER I WILL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS.

PENDING LEGAL REVIEW. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

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

MOTION CARRIES. >> 14-C, ONE, REQUESTING EXCEPTION FOR COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE 2 262.024 A 4 FOR PROFESSIONAL

ENGINEERING SERVICES. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

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

MOTION CARRIES. >> 14 C 2, SCORING GRID FOR PURPOSE OF RANKING BY HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT OF AT LEAST THREE ENGINEERING SERVICES FIRMS FROM THE CO COUNTY'S APPROVAL AS GRADED AND EVALUATED BY THE URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM HIDALGO COUNTY PURCHASING DEPARTMENT AND CONNECTION WITH THE FUNDED HIDALGO COUNTY URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM CITY STREET IMPROVEMENT FUNDS WITH CSG GROUP AT 94.3%.

AND M 2 ENGINEERING AT 92.3%. AND.

>> MOTION. >> SECOND.

>> C 3 WITH THE NUMBER ONE WORK OF CSJ GROUP FOR HIDALGO COUNTY YEAR 2021, CITY OF BONITA STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.

>> 14 D 1, REQUESTING EXEMPTION FOR COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE 262.024 A 4 FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

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

>> 14 D 2, PRESENTATION OF THE SCORING GRID FOR THE PURPOSE OF RANKING BY COMMISSIONERS COURT OF AT LEAST THREE ENGINEERING FIRMS FROM THE COUNTY APPROVED POOL AS GRADED BY THE CITY OF FROGRESO AND URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM AND HIDALGO COUNTY PURCHASING DEPARTMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE FUNDED THROUGH HIDALGO COUNTY URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM PROGRESO PARK RECREATIONAL FACILITY AT HALFF AND ASSOCIATES,INC. AT 95.67%.

L & G CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES AT 95.33%.

AND LAZCAME RA DBA FULCRUM CONSULTING SERVICES AT 95%.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> MOTION CARRIED. >> ITEM D 3, AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICE WITH THE NUMBER ONE RANKED FIRM OF HALFF AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF ENGINEERING SERVICE FOR THE URBAN CONFER PROGRAM YEAR 2021 FOR PROGRESO PARKS RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM 14 E 1, REQUESTING EXEMPTION WITH COMPETITIVE BIDDING UNDER TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE 262.024 FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >> E 2, PRESENTATION OF THE SCORING GRID FOR PURPOSES OF RANKING BY COM COM OF AT LEAST THREE ENGINEERING FIRMS FROM THE COUNTY'S APPROVAL POOL AS GRADED AND EVALUATED BY THE CITY OF DONNA, URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM AND HIDALGO COUNTY PURCHASING DEPARTMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE FUNDED THROUGH HIDALGO COUNTY URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM YEAR 2021 DONNA STREET IMPROVEMENT FUNDS WITH JAVIER HINOJOSA AT 95%. SAME AT 94.67%.

AND S & B INFRASTRUCTURE AT 94.33%.

>> JUST FOR CLARITY, SAME AT 94.6.

>> YES, 94.67. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> AWL IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

MOTION CARESTS. >> AND AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONTRACT -- SORRY FOR E 3, AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICE CONTRACT WITH THE NUMBER ONE RANKED FIRM OF JAVIER HINOJOSA ENGINEERING FOR THE 2021 DONNA STREET

IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

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

[21. Budget & Management:]

>> THANK YOU, COMMISSIONERS. >> 21 A, APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT

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TO CONTRIBUTE RIGHT-OF-WAY FUNDS BETWEEN HIDALGO COUNTY AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE FM 1925 FROM 10TH STREET TO MCCOLL ROAD.

AND APPROVE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN AGREEMENT FOR THE SAID

PROGRAM. >> MOTION.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION CARRIED.

>> ITEM B 1, DISCUSSION OF THE HIDALGO COUNTY PREMIUM PAY

PROGRAM AS AMENDED EARLIER. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

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

MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM 21 B 2, USE OF ARPA RELIEF FUNDS FOR REMOTE ACCESS SOFTWARE SERVICES PROVIDED BY INSIGHT ALLOWING CREDENTIALED USERS TO SAFELY ACCESS HEALTH DEPARTMENT DATA. WE DO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM 21 B 3, DISCUSSION OF THE USE OF ARPA RELIEF FUNDS FOR THE ACQUISITION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SOFTWARE THAT WILL PROVIDE CYBER SAFE REMOTE WORK AND ANALYSIS OF DATA INFRASTRUCTURE IN ORDER TO ASSIST WITH COUNTY FUNCTIONS AND COMPLIANCE WITH PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES RELATED TO THE ONGOING COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY FOR ARPA 22-200-043.

WE RECOMMEND APPROVAL. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM 21 B 4, FOR ARPA RELIEF FUNDS FOR THE ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS SYSTEM WHICH PROVIDES ENHANCED REPORTING FOR THE COUNTY 19 VACCINATION TESTING PROGRAM AND IN RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. ARPA 22-340-052.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL. >> MOVE TO APPROVAL.

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

MOTION CARRIES. >> 21 B 5, DISCUSSION FOR ARPA RELIEF FUNDAMENTAL UNDER THE HIDALGO COUNTY AGENDA.

FOR THE STORMWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.

WE RECOMMEND APPROVAL. >> MOTION.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM C 1, ELECTIONS CONTRACTS APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000. WE RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.

>> ITEM 21 C 2, 2022 APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE DISTRICT CLERK RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND PRESERVATION

FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $135,000. >> MOTION.

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

MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM 21 C 3 THE APPROVAL OF 2022 APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE AMOUNT OF $540,000 FOR THE R & B UNASSIGNED FUND BALANCE FOR PRECINCT 3.

>> MOTION. >> SECOND.

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM 21 C 4, APPROVAL OF THE 2022 FOR THE COURT REPORTER SERVICE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $209,000. RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIES.

>> 21 C 5 IS APPROVAL TO APPROPRIATE THE CASH MATCH FOR THE TEXAS WILDLIFE SUN FLOWER PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $1 $1,223,357 FOR THE PRECINCT 4 MEMORIAL PARK FOR THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE RECREATION GRANT.

>> MOTION. >> SECOND.

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM 21 C 6, A AND B IS REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR REVENUES CERTIFIED BY THE COUNTY AUDITOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $398,043.56 FOR THE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT REIMBURSEMENT IN FISCAL YEAR 2022 AND REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IN THE SAME AMOUNT FOR FISCAL YEAR '22.

>> MOTION. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM 21 C 7 APPROVAL TO UNDESIGNATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $115,000 AND APPROPRIATION OF THE SAME.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

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

>> ITEM D 1, INTERFUND TRANSFER FROM PRECINCT 4 INTO THE PRECINCT 4 MEMORIAL PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,14.50.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL. >> MOTION.

>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR.

MOTION CARRIES. >> FINALLY ITEM 21 T 2,

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INTERFUND TRANSFER FROM DRAINAGE NUMBER 4 TO THE TXDOT PROJECT NORTH ALAMO ROAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $3499.50.

TO FUND PARK IMPROVEMENTS. A CORRECTION ON THE AGENDA.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

[22. Purchasing Department - Notes:]

>> MOTION CARRIES. THANK YOU, MR. CRUZ.

>> THANK YOU. >> ITEM 22, PURCHASING DEPOSIT.

>> GOOD AFTERNOON, COMMISSIONERS.

ITEM 22 A 1, KURING ON AMENDMENT 19 AND 20S A DRAFTED AND APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM BY HONORABLE BETWEEN HIDALGO COUNTY AND ARCHITECT HD ARCHITECT TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SCOPES OF WORK IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW HIDALGO COUNTY COURTHOUSE PROJECT.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIES.

>> A, AMENDMENT NUMBER 19 TO COURT HOUSE AREAS DUE TO MANAGEMENT MEETING UNDER PHASE 1.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM B, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NUMBER 20, EXTENDED CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES UNDER

PHASE 1. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

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

MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM C, REQUESTING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY JUDGE AND OR OWNERS DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES TO SIGN REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, IF APPEAR APPLICABLE.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR. AYE.

MOTION CARRIES. >> COMMISSIONERS, FOR PURPOSES OF THE RECORD, WHO WILL BE THE DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE BE?

>> WHO DO YOU RECOMMEND? >> I HAVE BEEN AS OF LATE BEEN THE DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE ON THE PROJECT.

>> THERE YOU GO. >> DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH IS THAT? DID YOU GET THAT.

>> YES, SIR. >> THANK YOU.

NEXT ITEM. >> ITEM 22 A 2, REQUESTING EXEMPTION FROM COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS UNDER TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE 26.2.24 A 4, A PERSONAL SER

SERVICE. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

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

MOTION CARRIES. >> 22 A 2 B, ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROPOSED SCOPE OF SERVICES SALLY GAVLIK D BAPR AND S LCC.

>> MOTION. >> SECOND.

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM 22 A 3, APPROVAL CONTRACT NUMBER 20-676.0 2.08 FOR SAFE GLOBAL SERVICES FOR PILOT PROGRAM FOR SURVEILLANCE AND MONITORING OF ILLEGAL D

DUMPING. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

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

MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM 22 B 1, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF FINAL NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH B 2 J ENGINEERING IN CONNECTION WITH THE HIKE AND PIKE TRAIL PROJECT IN PRECINCT NUMBER ONE.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

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

>> ITEM 22 B 1, REQUEST APPROVAL OF FINAL FROM B 2 Z ENGINEER IN THE AMOUNT TO PROVIDE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE HIKE AND BIKE $14,990.

>>. >> MOTION.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM 22 B 2, REQUESTING APPROVAL AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PROJECT HE THINKS HERE SAME MILE 6 WEST ROAD PROJECT MILE 9

TO MILE 11. >> MOE MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM 22 C 1, REQUESTING APPROVAL TO EXECUTE THE FINAL FORM OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES SUBJECT TO LEGAL APPROVAL FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES ABOUT W 2, Z ENGINEERING LLC, AND 12/14 HIGH PRESSURE 21 FOR THE PRECINCT NUMBER IT RECREATIONAL TRAILS CONNECTIVITY PROJECT ARPA 21-122-040 IN COMPLIANCE

WITH FORM 1295. >> MOTION.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> 1 B, WORK AUTHORIZATION WITH THE COST OF $126,8 67.07

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SUBMITTED BY B 2 Z ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES REQUIRED FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE PRECINCT RECREATIONAL TRAILS CONNECTIVITY PROJECT.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIES.

>> 22 D 1, REQUESTING AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISING PROCUREMENT PACKAGE. IF APPLICABLE SUBJECT TO THE PURCHASING AND LEGAL APPROVAL. MILE 17 ROAD AND 83RD STREET STORMWATER PROJECT AND TEX-MEX ROAD FROM TOWER TO SCHUNIOR DRAIN AND MILE 17 ROAD AND ALAMO.

>> MOTION. >> SECOND.

>> MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM D 2, REQUESTING EXEMPTION FOR COMPETITIVE

BIDDING REQUIREMENTS. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> B, PRESENTATION OF SCORING GRID FOR THE PURPOSE OF RANKING BY COMMISSIONERS COURT OF THE FIRMS GRADED AND EVALUATED THROUGH THE COUNTY'S APPROVAL POOL OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES REQUIRED FOR MILE 17 ROAD AND ALAMO ROAD STORM WATER PROJECT LOCATED IN PRECINCT 4. FOLLOWING THE RANKINGS.

I DO WANT TO GO ON RECORD FOR UNDER R. GUTIERREZ SHOULD BE 94. THE RANKINGS ARE AS FOLLOWING.

L & G ENGINEERING 197. GUTIERREZ 182.

AND ALPHA INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING 176.

DOES COMMISSIONERS COURT WANT TO RANK.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

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

>> 22 DC, TO AUTHORIZE A PURCHASING NEGOTIATING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR L & G ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR

PRECINCT 4. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION CARRIES ITEM 22 D 3, REQUESTING EXEMPTION FROM COMPETITIVE BIDDING UNDER LGC

262.024 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. >> MOTION.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM B, PRESENTATION OF THE SCORING GRID FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT THROUGH THE COUNTY'S APPROVAL POOL OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING FOR THE TEXT-MEX ROAD FROM TOWER TO S CHUNIOR DRAIN. WITHIN PRECINCT 4.

SHOULD BE 86 FOR HINOJOSA ENGINEER.

MELDEN AND HUNT, 193, C CRUZ-HOGAN ENGINEERING 186, AND

HINOJOSA 79. >> MOTION.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM C, AUTHORITY FOR THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT TO NEGOTIATE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MELDEN

& HUNT. >> MOTION.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM 2 D 4 FOR EXEMPTION FOR COMPETITIVE BITING FOR

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. >> MOTION.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM B, A DIRECTION NOT ALAMO ROAD BUT 23RD STREET.

AND ITEM B, PRESENTATION OF THE SCORING GRID FOR THE POOL OF ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MILE 17 ROAD AND 83RD STREET LOCATED WITHIN PRECINCT 4. AGAIN, I ALSO NEED TO DO A CORRECTION UNDER LAZCAMREA DBA FULCRUM SHOULD BE 87.

HINOJOSA, 185. LAZCAMREA 179 AND M 2

ENGINEERING, 177. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM C, AUTHORITY FOR THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT TO NEGOTIATE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE NUMBER RANKED FIRM OF HALF INJURY HINOJOSA.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

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

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>> ITEM 22 C REQUESTING WORK AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 7 WITH RABA-KISTNER, INC. FOR THE ADDITIONAL CMT GEOTECHNICAL

TESTING CENTER. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

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

MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM 6, APPROVAL SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT TO WORK AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 1 FOR 19-276-10-22 L LINN-SAN MANUEL VETERANS PARK WITH $8500.

>> MOTION. >> SECOND.

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 C-19-253-01-28 WITH THE FOOD BANK OF THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY FOR HIDALGO COUNTY PRECINCT 4 SAN CARLOS FOR FOOD DISTRIBUTION SERVICE FOR 1295 COMPLIANCE.

>> MOTION. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR. MOTION CARRIES.

>>. >> 22 A-8, REQUESTING EARNINGS OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING UNDER PROFESSIONAL SERVICE.

>> MOTION. >> SECOND.

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> B, PRESENTATION OF THE SCORING GRID FOR THE PURPOSE OF RANKING OF THE COUNTY'S APPROVED POOL OF PROFESSIONAL CMT GEOTECHNICAL SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR TERRY ROAD STORMWATER PROJECT ROGERS TO NORTH BRANCH LOCATED WITHIN PRECINCT 4.

RANKINGS, TERRACON, 192. ROCK ENGINEERING AND DEGREEING LAB 183. AND EARTH COMPANY LLC 181.

DO YOU WANT TO RATE IN TO OR ORDER.

>> MOTION. >> SECOND.

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM C, AUTHORITY FOR THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT TO NEGOTIATE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH THE NUMBER ONE FIRM TERRACO N FOR CMT GEE YES TECHNICAL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING.

>> ALL IN FAVOR. >> MOTION.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION CARRIED.

>> ITEM C AUTHORITY TO RENEW SOFTWARE LICENSE TO INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR,INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,047.70.

>> ITEM 22 F 1, REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ERO ARCHITECTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $26 ,850 UNDER ON-CALL AGREEMENT 21 -510-12-28 OR SPACE PROGRAMMING WITH THE NEW HIDALGO COUNTY ELECTION DEPARTMENT BUILDING WITH AUTHORITY TO ISSUE NOTICE TO PROCEED SUBJECT TO PURCHASING AND LEGAL FINAL REVIEW.

>> ALL IN FAVOR, MOTION CAR CARRIES.

>> ITEM G 1, REQUESTING FOR A FIVE-YEAR FINANCING AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF CAMERA VIDEO EQUIPMENT FROM WATCH GUARD THROUGH SOURCEWELL CONTRACT 0 010720-WCH FOR THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN ANY DOCUMENTATION IF REQUIRED. THE FOLLOWING ARE THE AMOUNTS.

BODY WORN CAMERA, $163,230. INCAR VIDEO, $257,400.

AND 4 RE INTERVIEW SYSTEM, $16 THUNDERSHOWER 632.

>> MOTION. >> SECOND.

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM G 2, QUICK FOR BIDDING REQUIREMENTS TEXAS CODE 262.024 A 7 ITEM FROM ONE SOURCE.

>> MOTION. >> SECOND.

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> 2 B, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A SOLE SOURCE DECLARATION FOR AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. FOR TASER CONDUCTED N PRODUCTS, AXON BRAND PRODUCTS, AXON EVIDENCE, AND DATA MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS INCLUDING AUTHORITY TO PURCHASE LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION. >> MOTION.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> 2 C, REQUESTING AUTHORITY T N BUNDLE AND FULL SERVICE WITH INSTRUCTOR TRAINING IN THE AMOUNT OF 1,067,000 FOR LEGAL APPROVAL AND FOR COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN ANY REQUIRED

DOCUMENTATION. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

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

MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM 22 G 3, AUTHORITY TO ENTER FIVE-YEAR EQUIPMENT LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS THROUGH OUR MEMBERSHIP WITH HGAC CONTRACT

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RA 05-21 WITH THE HIDALGO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE WITH THE AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION BELOW. TOTAL AMOUNT 552 THUSHTION 465.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >> 22 H 1 A, REQUEST AN EXEMPTION FROM COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS UNDER TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 262.024 A 4, A PERSONAL

OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE. >> NOTION APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM 1 B, ACCEPT PROPOSED SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR ROSA ISLELA MARTINEZ WITH AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO CONSULTING WITH HIDALGO COUNTY TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.

>> MOVE TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM 22 IA, REQUESTING ACTION TO NOMINATE AT LEAST THREE SURVEYING FIRMS FROM POOL OF SURVEYORS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVALUATING THE CONNECTION WITH

THE EL PA RAISO PROJECT. >> ROW.

>> SAME. >> QUINNERO HEADILY.

>> DOES THAT SUFFICE? >> YES, SIR.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIES.

>> 1 B, REQUESTING ACTION TO APPOINT DEGREE IG NATE AND EVALUATION COMMITTEE TO SCORE THE NOMINATED FIRM.

>> REYES. >> GARZA.

>> COMMISSIONER FUENTES ASKED FOR DAVID SUAREZ -- SUAREZ,

APOLOGIES. >> CAN I GET A MOTION TO THAT

EFFECT. >> MOTION MADE.

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

MOTION CARRIES. >> J 1, REQUEST AN AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR PROFESSIONAL CPA SERVICES ON THE AS-NEEDED BASIS FOR THE HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE SUBJECT TO PROCUREMENT AND LEGAL REVIEW AND AUTHORITY TO

READVERTISE IF NECESSARY. >> MOTION.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> 22 K 1, REQUEST AN COMPETITIONOR EXEMPTION FROM K3E I HAVE IT BIDDING WRY REQUIREMENT FOR 262.024 A 1, AN ITEM THAT MUST BE PURCHASED IN THE CASE OF A PUBLIC CALAMITY TO RELIEVE THE NECESSITY OF THE CITIZENS OR TO PRESERVE THE PROPERTY OF THE COUNTY AND THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE

RESIDENTS OF THE COUNTY. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> 1 B, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH EZ TESTING NOW TO SECURE FREE COVID-19 RAPID AND PCR TEST FOR AS IT RELATES TO THE PROVISION OF TESTING PROGRAM TO THE INDIVIDUALS AND THE FAMILIES OF THE COUNTY THAT HAVE BEEN DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE THAT SERVES A PUBLIC PURPOSE FOR THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELL BEING SUBJECT TO PROCUREMENT AND LEGAL REVIEW.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIES.

>> THANK YOU, 22 L 1, APPROVAL TO ADD 12 ADDITIONAL GENERATORS AS ALLOWED UNDER CONTRACT CONTRACT C-20-507-11-03 FOR SERVICE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF COUNTY GENERATORS.

>> MOTION. >> SECOND.

[23. Executive Office]

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEMS 23 A, 1, 2 AND 3 NO ACTION. 23 B, REQUESTING PERMISSION FOR THE MUSEUM OF SOUTH TEXAS HISTORY TO USE THE HIDALGO COUNTY PARKING LOTS BETWEEN WEST 100 STREET AND MCENTIRE AND K UHN STREET FOR THE FOLLOWING EVENTS.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 12, 8 TO 5 P.M.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 19, 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M.

SATURDAY 9, 8 TO 5 P.M. SATURDAY APRIL 23, 8 TO 5 P.M.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 1, ALL DAY AND EVENING.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 22, ALL DAY AND EVENING.

AND SATURDAY OCTOBER 29, ALL DAY AND EVENING.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

[24. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding]

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM 24, DISCUSSION,

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CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING COUNTY RESPONSE TO DISASTER HEALTH EMERGENCY, 1, CARES ACT AND AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS. B, MEASURE NECESSARY TO PRESERVE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY.

ALREADY DISCUSSED ON THE AGENDA AND C, DIRECTION REGARDING COUNTY GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS. AND WE CONTINUE TO FOLLOW CDC GUIDELINES AND CONTINUE TO W TO OUR HR AND DEPARTMENTS TO DISCUSS ANY ISSUES THAT ARISE DUE TO THE PANDEMIC.

THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR EMPLOYEES ARE FIRST AND FOREMOST AS THE CITIZENS DOING BUSINESS WITH THE COUNTY OF HIDALGO. COMMISSIONERS, WE HAVE GONE TO

[27. Open Session:]

CLOSED SESSION, SO GUILT TO ITEM 27, OPEN SESSION.

AND 27 A, REAL ESTATE ACCESSORY APPROPRIATION FOR SAME.

NO SPECIFIC ACTION. 27 B, PENDING POTENTIAL LITIGATION. ITEM 27 C, DISCUSSION CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RESPONSE TO PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. THAT ISSUE HAS BEEN ADDRESSED.

ITEM 27 D, DISCUSSION AND DELIBERATION REGARDING EMPLOYMENT APPOINT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR.

I WILL PROCEED AS DIRECTED. ITEM 27 E, CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY JUDGE TO EXECUTE ORDER REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFERS WITH THE MATTER OF TEXAS OPIOID MULTIDIS STRICT LITIGATION WITH THE MATTER OF COUNTY OF HIDALGO PURDUE PHARMA, INC. AND THE 152ND DISTRICT COURT OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS. CAN WE HAVE A MOTION TO THAT

EFFECT? >> SO MOVED.

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

MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM 27 F, CIVIL ACTION NUMBER 2.21-CV-330, GOOD DIRECTIONS VERSUS THE UNITED STATES. REREFER TO ITEM 26 OF EXEMPTION OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICE REPRESENTATION OF LITIGATION.

MOTION TO THAT EFFECT. >> NOTION TO APPROVE.

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

CARRIES. >> G, FOR THE FIRM OF REPRESENTATION WITH LITIGATION AND SUBMIT LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSE BILL 1295 WITH CIVIL ACTION GOOD DIRECTIONS VERSUS THE UNITED STATES.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM 27 G, C-0309-22-F, EDVIJES GARZA MORENO AND ERNESTO PACHECO.

ASSIGNED TO THE CIVIL LITIGATION DA'S OFFICE.

CAN WE HAVE A MOTION TO PUT IT ON THE RECORD.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> NOTION MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM 27 H, CAUSE NUMBER C C-4063-20-CJAIME J. SALINAS AND CITY OF EDINBURGH TEXAS HID

HIDALGO. >> MOTION.

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

CARRIES. >> ITEM 27 I, CLAIM OF SERGIO

CANTE FEW WHEN NECESSARY. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM 27 J, CLAIM OF LEONEL GARZA.

MAKE AN OFFER OF $135. >> MOTION.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> 20 K, CLAIM OF FELICIAN R RAMOS AND MAKE AN OFFER IN THE

AMOUNT OF $4,000. >> MOTION MADE.

>> SECOND. >> MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM NUMBER L, CLAIM OF TRAVEL CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

IF I CAN HAVE SOME AUTHORITY AND SETTLEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF

$3,742. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

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

MOTION CARRIES. >> M, N AND O WERE ALL RELATED AND REQUEST AN ACTION INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY.

M, HIDALGO COUNTY VERSUS ISSYN VILLA.

N, HIDALGO COUNTY VERSUS PETER ANDREW ORTEGA AND CARLOS GA GARCIA. ANDO, HIDALGO COUNTY VERSUS GABRIELLA SORIA AND JOSE SORI A.

AND ASSIGNED IT TO FILE SUIT IF SHE IS.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> ALL IN FAVOR SAY AYE. >> SO, COMMISSIONERS, THERE IS NO NEED FOR ITEM 28. NO ACTION AND 29, NO ACTION.

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WE HAVE ADJOURNMENT. >> NOTION TO ADJOURN.

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

MOTI

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