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Roll Call |
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Pledge of Allegiance |
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Prayer |
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Approval of Consent Agenda |
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Open Forum |
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District Attorney's Office: |
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AI-84439
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Proclamation declaring February 2022 as Young Hearts Matter Teen Dating Violence Prevention Month. Click to View |
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HIDTA - Task Force: |
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AI-84386
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2022 - HIDTA DA FED SHRG-DOJ (Fund 1256):
Approval of 2022 appropriation of funds from the unassigned fund balance in the amount of $30,000.
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Sheriff's Office: |
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AI-84402
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General Victim Assistance Grant Program (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2022 General Victim Assistance Grant Program
(VOCA) with the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division (OOG-PSO) for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
2. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign the required documentation under e-Grants as authorized official.
3. Authorization for the County Judge to certify grant application under e-Grants as authorized official. Click to View |
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AI-84416
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Sheriff's Office - LEPTA FY21 (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to submit a budget amendment in reference to the FY21 Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LEPTA)
2. Approval of LIT needed for budget amendment. Click to View |
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AI-84360
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1. Approval to accept the award of two dual purpose narcotics trained K9s from K9s4COPs grant.
2. Approval and authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign terms and conditions agreement and any other required documents. Click to View |
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AI-84398
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Sheriff's Office - LBSP (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP; Funding period September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023) FY 23 Grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD), through egrants.
2. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application under egrants as authorized official.
3. Approval of Resolution for LBSP FY 23 Grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official and to sign required documents. Click to View |
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AI-84363
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1. Approval to declare surplus and remove from County Inventory list, County Asset #79339 Dutch Shepherd due to age, after removal from Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office service.
2. Approval to transfer the ownership of Canine Officer Asha to Sr. Deputy Jaime Garcia.
3. Authorization for Hidalgo County Judge and Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign Receipt of Acknowledgment.
4. Approval of Affidavit Agreement. Click to View |
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AI-84492
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Authorization and approval to upgrade cell phone plan through the County's membership/participation with Contract # DIR-TELE-CTSA-002 through AT&T. The plan consists of: Unlimited Talk Text and Data with Hotspot. The plan will cover one hundred fifty-four (154) cell phones @ a monthly rate of $40.99 per device. Estimated monthly cost: $6,312.46.
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AI-84443
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Pursuant to Hidalgo County Cellular Telephone Policy (AT&T, DIR-TELE-CTSA-002) requesting approval of Cellular Phone Request form (Data Connect Government) for the following:
Approval of requisition # 448167 for 208 Unlimited FirstNet Data lines @ $30.00 each. Click to View |
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Constable Pct. #1: |
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AI-84314
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Constable Pct. 1 - Local Border Security Program (LBSP) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2023 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) Grant with the Office of the Governor Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD), through e-grants.
2. Approval of resolution for the FY 2023 LBSP Grant to designate County Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official with authority for County Judge to execute resolution (Grant Period: September 1, 2022-August 31, 2023).
3. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application and all related documents under e-grants as the authorized official.
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Constable Pct. #2: |
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AI-84431
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Constable Precinct 2- Local Border Security Program (LBSP) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2023 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) Grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD),through e-grants.
2. Approval of resolution for the FY 2023 LBSP Grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official with authority for County Judge to execute resolution (Grant Period: September 1,2022-August 31,2023).
3. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application and all related documents under e-grants as the authorized official. Click to View |
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AI-84400
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Requesting Authorization for the County Judge Richard Cortez and Constable Martin N. Cantu as Head of Department, to sign the CEO Law Enforcement Certifications and Assurances Form, for participation in all aspects of the programs and procedures unitized by the U.S Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Click to View |
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Constable Pct. #3: |
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AI-84419
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1. Discussion, consideration, and approval for Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 3's continued participation in Texas LESO Program, formally known as Texas 1033 Surplus Program.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents.
3. Authorization and approval to participate, select and receive equipment under Texas LESO Program, with selection list to be submitted prior to receipt. Click to View |
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AI-84407
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Requesting approval for County Treasurer to process payment for windshield repair in the amount of $41.60 to Chief Deputy Gerardo Zamora after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Chief Deputy Gerardo Zamora paid for windshield rock repair with personal debit/credit card for services provided. Click to View |
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AI-84401
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1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2023 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) Grant with the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD), through e-grants for the period of September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023.
2. Authorization for County Judge Richard Cortez, as authorized official, to e-sign application under e-grants.
3. Approval of Resolution for the FY 2023 LBSP Grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez, as grantee's authorized official and to sign required documents. Click to View |
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Constable Pct. #4: |
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AI-84527
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Constable Pct. 4 - 2022 State Homeland Security Program - LETPA Projects:
Authorization and approval to apply for the 2022 State Homeland Security Program - LETPA Projects with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign all required documents in relation to the application. Click to View |
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AI-84506
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Constable Precinct 4 - Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant:
Authorization and approval to apply for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign all required documents in relation to the application. Click to View |
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AI-84495
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Constable Precinct 4 - National Police Association:
1. Authorization and approval to accept grant award from the National Police Association in relation to the 2021 National Police Association Grant in the amount of $1,000.00.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor for the 2021 National Police Association Grant in the amount of $1,000.00 and appropriation of same. Click to View |
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AI-84428
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Presentation and discussion of the 2021 Racial Profiling Report as presented by Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 Department in accordance with Article 2.133 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures. Click to View |
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Human Resources: |
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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-84468
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Human Services (1100) / Health ADM (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective January 17, 2022, as follows:
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240-001 |
0001 |
Division Manager III, Human Services |
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$3,600.00 |
$0.00 |
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340-001 |
0064 |
Assistant Director Department of Health and Human Services |
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$0.00 |
$3,600.00 |
2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
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AI-84469
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CCL #1 (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
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021-001 |
0005 |
Assistant Court Coordinator (CC) |
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$8,986.00 |
$0.00 |
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021-001 |
0003 |
Court Coordinator (CC) |
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$0.00 |
$8,986.00 |
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AI-84537
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CCL#6 (1100):
Approval of the following personnel action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
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| Increase Interpreter Pay |
026-001 |
0003 |
Court Coordinator (CC) |
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$1,000.00 |
$2,000.00 |
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AI-84484
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Urban County - Home - ARPA Grant (1288):
Approval of the following personnel action, effective next full pay period 02/14/2022:
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Dept./Prg. |
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250-002 |
0011 |
Coordinator I |
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Urban County: |
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AI-84464
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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 CassLee Investments, LLC d/b/a CSJ Group, in the amount of $37,747.00 utilizing CDBG FY 32 & 34 (2019 & 2021) Edcouch Water & Sewer Improvements Funding and approval of Work Authorization No. 1. (Pending Legal Review/Approval) Click to View |
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AI-84453
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“Subject to Compliance with HB 1295” the Urban County Program is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Go Underground, LLC., the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $276,605.11 utilizing UCP funds from Fiscal Years 32 (2019) Weslaco Water & Sewer Improvement Funds. Pending Legal Review. Click to View |
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AI-84378
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1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by Hidalgo County Commissioner’s Court of at least three (3) Engineering Service firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 2021 City of Peñitas Street Improvement Funds.
3. Authority to negotiate a professional Engineering Service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of _________________________ for the provision of Surveying & Engineering Services for Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 2021 City of Peñitas Street Improvement Project. Click to View |
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AI-84394
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1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services;
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) Engineering Firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of Progreso, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 34 (2021) Progreso Parks, Recreational Facilities funds.
3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of __________________ for the provision of Engineering Service for an Urban County Program Year 34 (2021) Progreso Parks, Recreational Facilities project. Click to View |
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AI-84396
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1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services;
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) Engineering Firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of Donna, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 34 (2021) Donna Street Improvements funds.
3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of for the provision of Engineering Service for an Urban County Program Year 34 (2021) Donna Street Improvements project. Click to View |
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Health & Human Services Department: |
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Indigent Health Care Program: |
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AI-84177
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Discussion and approval of Memorandum of Understanding for Out Stationed Assigned Specialists in Health Care Facilities (Safety Net Clinics):
- Nuestra Clinica Del Valle Inc.
- Community Hope Projects, Inc., DBA, Hope Family Health Center
- Lower Rio Grande Community Health, Inc., DBA, El Milagro Clinic
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AI-84482
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Appointment of a Community Representative by Commissioner Ellie Torres, Precinct 4 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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Adult Probation: |
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AI-84486
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Approval to apply for the following 2023 Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of the Governor's Office grants and approval of resolutions pertaining to each grant:
1. Domestic Violence Court Grant
2. DWI Court Grant #2413913
3. Veteran's Court Grant #2431512
4. Re-entry Court Grant #4301002
5. Misdemeanor DWI Court Grant #3623205
6. Mental Health Court Grant # 3848404
7. Substance Abuse Treatment Facility - RSAT Grant #2928008
8. Youthful Offender Court Grant # 3813404
9. Misdemeanor Drug Court Grant
10. Felony Domestic Violence Court Grant
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Elections Administration: |
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AI-84470
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Election Updates Click to View |
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Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: |
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AI-84554
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Approval to renew the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Hidalgo and the County of Hidalgo, Texas, previously approved by Commissioners Court on 10/3/2017 through AI#61894 for one additional year, to assist one another in multiple projects to be defined by mutual agreement in which both the City and the County will benefit from the outcome of the work. Click to View |
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AI-84550
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Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the County of Hidalgo and the City of McAllen, to construct an All-Inclusive Park to be located at Los Encinos Complex in McAllen.
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AI-84375
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Requesting approval to accept counter-offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel 10 associated with the Precinct 3 Liberty Road PH II Project from Mile 3 to FM 2221 (ROW CSJ #0921-02-364) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form. Click to View |
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Budget & Management: |
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AI-84515
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TXDOT - Pct 4 FM1925 (10th Street - McColl Rd) (1315):
Approval of Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds (Fixed Price) between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for FM 1925 from 10th Street to McColl Road (CSJ #1803-01-092 / ROW CSJ #1803-01-102) and approval of Order authorizing the County Judge to sign agreement for said project. Click to View |
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AI-84474
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ARPA - American Rescue Plan Act Funds (1290):
Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the updated Hidalgo County Premium Pay Program as amended. Click to View |
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AI-84528
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ARPA - American Rescue Plan Act Funds (1290):
Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the use of ARPA Relief Funds for remote access software services provided by Insight, allowing credentialed users to safely access Health Department data while maintaining network/data security standards. (Insight Remote Access Software Services - ARPA-21-340-042) Click to View |
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AI-84292
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ARPA - American Rescue Plan Act Funds (1290):
Discussion, consideration, and action to approve 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. (Cybersecurity Detection and Response - Project Number: ARPA-22-200-043) Click to View |
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AI-84454
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ARPA - American Rescue Plan Act Funds (1290):
Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the use of ARPA Relief Funds for the Electronic Medical Records System, which provides enhanced reporting and client management capabilities for the County's COVID-19 vaccination, testing, and other related medical activities in support of the County's response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. (Electronic Medical Records System - Project Number: ARPA-22-340-052) Click to View |
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AI-84475
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ARPA - American Rescue Plan Act Funds (1290):
Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the use of ARPA Relief Funds for the following projects under the Hidalgo County American Rescue Plan Act Stormwater System Improvement Program.
1. Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Y Drain North Stormwater Project - Project Number: ARPA-22-124-063
2. Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Rio Grande Care Road Stormwater Project - Project Number: ARPA-22-124-064
3. Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Colonia Tejano Stormwater Project - Project Number: ARPA-22-124-065 Click to View |
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Budget Appropriations: |
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AI-84559
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Elections Contract (1100):
Approval of 2022 appropriation of funds for the Elections Contract in the amount of $50,000 to fund preliminary design services for the new Elections Department building. Click to View |
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AI-84519
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District Clerk Records Management & Preservation (1238):
Approval of 2022 appropriation of funds for the District Clerk Records Management & Preservation Fund (1238) in the amount of $135,000 to fund records storage & retrieval services Click to View |
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AI-84505
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Pct.3 Various R&B Programs (1200):
Approval of 2022 appropriation of funds in the amount of $540,000.00 from the R&B unassigned fund balance for various Pct.3 R&B Programs to fund operating expenditures. Click to View |
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AI-84513
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Approval of 2022 appropriation of funds for the Court Reporter Services Fund(1239 in the amount of $209,000. to fund pending invoices. Click to View |
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AI-84385
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Pct4 - TPWD Sunflower Park (1286):
Approval to appropriate local cash match for Pct4 TPWD Sunflower Park in the amount of $1,223,357.00 in relation to the Pct4 Memorial Park (Sunflower) grant award from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Recreation Grant. Click to View |
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AI-84380
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Pct4 Rd Maint(1200):
A. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues by County Auditor in the amount of $398,043.56 from the Drainage Improvement Project Reimbursements in 2021.
B. Requesting approval of appropriation of expenditures from the fund balance in the amount of $398,043.56 in 2022. Click to View |
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AI-84411
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Approval to undesignate funds in 2022 for expenditures related to IT Countywide (200-002) in the amount of $115,000.00 and appropriation of same Click to View |
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AI-84511
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Pct. 4 Memorial Park (1301):
Approval of 2022 interfund transfer from Pct 4 - ICA DD#1 Drainage Study into Pct. 4 Memorial Park (Fund 1301) to fund park expenditures in the amount of $150,143.50. Click to View |
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AI-84442
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TxDOT Pct.4 - N Alamo Rd (FM1925-1/2 Mile N):
Approval of 2022 interfund transfer from ICA DD#1 Drainage Study (1200) into Pct. .4 TxDOT project N Alamo Rd (FM1925-1/2 Mile N) in the total amount of 3,499.50 to fund park improvements. 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-84472
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Discussion, consideration, and action on Amendment Nos. 19 & 20 [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. 19: Design Modifications to Courthouse Areas due to move management meeting (Phase I)
B. Requesting approval of Amendment No. 20: Extended Construction Administration Services (Phase I)
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-84423
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A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Texas Local Government Code 262.24(a)(4) a personal service;
B. Acceptance of the proposed scope of services and fee schedule from Sally Gavlik, dba/ P. R. & S., LLC with authority to enter into a personal services contract. Click to View |
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AI-84501
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Approval of contract C-20-676-02-08 with SAFE Global Services for "Pilot Program" for Surveillance and Monitoring of Illegal Dumping. Click to View |
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AI-84421
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A. Requesting approval of final negotiated professional engineering services agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC in connection with the Hike and Bike Trail Project in Precinct No.1.
B. Pursuant to CC approval of Professional Engineering Services Agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC, requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $149,990.08 to provide Professional Engineering Services for the Hike and Bike Trail Project. Click to View |
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AI-84317
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Requesting approval of Change Order No.4 [increase] for Texas Cordia Construction, LLC [C-19-274-04-07], as recommended by the project engineer, SAMES, in connection to HC Precinct No.1-Mile 6 W Road Project (Mile 9 to Mile 11). Click to View |
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AI-84543
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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 12/14/21] for the Precinct No. 2 Recreational Trails Connectivity Project (ARPA-21-122-040), subject to compliance with Form 1295.
B. Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 with an estimated cost of $126,867.07 submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC (C-21-0944-02-08) to provide professional engineering services required for a feasibility study for the Pct 2 Recreational Trails Connectivity Project.
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AI-84560
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Requesting authority to advertise procurement packets for the following projects, including re-advertising, if applicable, subject to Purchasing and legal approval:
- Mile 17 Rd & 83rd Street Stormwater Project
- Tex-Mex Rd (from Tower to Schunior Drain) Stormwater Project
- Mile 17 Rd & Alamo Rd Stormwater Project
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AI-84561
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A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the TX LGC 262.024(A)(4) "professional service";
B. Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved pool of Professional Engineering service providers required for Mile 17 Rd & Alamo Rd (Storm Water Project) located within Precinct 4.
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Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC |
L&G Engineering |
R. Gutierrez Engineering |
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89 |
99 |
93 |
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87 |
98 |
89 |
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176 |
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182 |
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C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of _________ for Professional Engineering services for Precinct 4.
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AI-84562
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A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the TX LGC 262.024(A)(4) "professional service";
B. Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved Pool of Professional Engineers for services required for the Tex-Mex Rd from (Tower to Schunior Drain) Stormwater Project located within Precinct 4.
C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of ______________ for professional engineering services for the aforementioned project. Click to View |
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AI-84563
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A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the TX LGC 262.024(A)(4) "professional service";
B. Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved pool of Professional Engineering service providers required for Mile 17 Rd & Alamo Rd (Storm Water Project) located within Precinct 4.
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Javier Hinojosa Engineering |
Lazcamrea, LLC dba Fulcrum Consulting Svcs. |
M2 Engineering, PLLC |
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C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of _________ for Professional Engineering services for Precinct 4. Click to View |
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AI-84552
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Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization #7 [C-20-687-12-29], with Raba-Kistner, Inc. for additional CMT/Geotechnical testing required for the New Justice Center Electrical Relocation. Click to View |
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AI-84556
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Approval of Supplemental Agreement #1 to Work Authorization #1 for C-19-276-10-22 - Linn-San Manuel Veterans Park with an increase in the amount of $8,500.00. Click to View |
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AI-84547
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Approval of Amendment No. 1 to C-19-253-01-28 with Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc. for the use of space at Hidalgo County Precinct 4 San Carlos CRC for Food Distribution Services on an as-needed basis. (subject to 1295 compliance) Click to View |
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AI-84521
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A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the TX LGC 262.024(A)(4) "professional service";
B. Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved pool of professional CMT/Geotechnical service providers required for Terry Road Stormwater Project (Rogers to North Branch) located within Precinct 4.
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Earth Co., LLC |
Terracon |
Rock Engineering & Testing Lab, Inc. |
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93 |
95 |
90 |
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88 |
97 |
93 |
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183 |
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C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of ______________ for CMT/Geotechnical professional engineering services for Precinct 4. Click to View |
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IT Department |
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AI-84445
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Authority to renew software licenses (through our membership with DIR-TSO-4093) from Insight Public Sector Inc. in the amount of $60,047.70. Click to View |
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Elections Department |
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AI-84493
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Requesting approval of Professional Services Agreement with ERO Architects in the amount of $26,850.00 under the "on-call" agreement (C-21-0510-12-28) for Space Programming at the New Hidalgo County Elections Department Buildings with authority to issue Notice to Proceed, subject to purchasing and legal final review/approval. Click to View |
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Sheriff's Office |
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AI-84489
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Requesting authority to enter into a five (5) year financing and maintenance agreement for the purchase of camera/video equipment from Watch Guard through our membership with Sourcewell contract 010720-WCH for HCSO with authority for county judge to sign any documentation if required;
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AI-84496
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a. Requesting 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. Requesting approval of a "Sole Source Declaration" for Axon Enterprise, Inc. for TASER Conducted Energy Products, Axon brand products, and Axon Evidence (Evidence.com) Data Management Solutions including authority to purchase law enforcement equipment, training and certification.
c. Requesting authority to purchase (300) 2021 Taser 7 certification bundle and cew full service with instructor training for the HCSO in the total amount of $1,067,00.00 subject to legals approval of terms and conditions and with authority for county judge to sign any required documentation. Click to View |
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AI-84488
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Authority to enter into a five (5) year Equipment Lease/Purchase Agreement with Motorola Solutions through our membership with HGAC contract #RA05-21 for the HCSO and with authority for county judge to sign any required documentation for items listed below;
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District Attorney |
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AI-84395
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A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under TX Local Government Code Chapter 262.024 (a)(4), a personal or professional service;
B. Acceptance of the proposed scope of services and fee schedule from Rosa Isela Martinez, with authority to enter into a consulting and other related services contract with authority for Hidalgo County District Attorney to execute this agreement.
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Co. Wide |
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AI-84076
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A. Requesting action to nominate at least three (3) Surveying Firms from HC approved "Pool" of Surveyors for the purpose of evaluating in connection with El Paraiso Project;
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B. Requesting action to appoint/designate an Evaluation Committee to grade/score the nominated firms:
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Auditor's Office: |
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AI-84545
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Requesting authorization to advertise for professional CPA services on an "as needed basis" for the Hidalgo County Auditor's Office, subject to procurement and legal review and authority to re-advertise if necessary.
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Health & Human Services: |
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AI-84522
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A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirement, TxLGC 262.024(a)(1) an item that must be purchased in a case of public calamity if necessary to make the purchase promptly to relieve the necessity of the citizens or to preserve the property of the county and (2) an item necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the residents of the county.
B. Requesting approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with EZ Testing Now to secure free COVID-19 Rapid & PCR test for the public as it relates to the provision of additional COVID testing programs to individuals and families of the County that have been directly or indirectly impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency, this serves a public purpose for the health, safety, and well-being of the residents of the County of Hidalgo, subject to procurement and legal review. Click to View |
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Facilities Management: |
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AI-84531
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Approval to add twelve (12) additional generators as allowed under county contract C-20-507-11-03 for (Service/Repair and Maintenance to County Generators). Click to View |
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Executive Office: |
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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
3) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting |
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AI-84427
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Requesting permission by Museum of South Texas History to use Hidalgo County parking lots (between West 100 Street of McIntyre and Kuhn street) near the museum for the following events:
Saturday, February 12: Heritage and History Days - 8a.m. to 5p.m.
Saturday, February 19: Heritage and History Days - 8a.m. to 5p.m.
Saturday, April 9: Vanguard Family Day - 8a.m. to 5p.m.
Saturday, April 23: Big Squeeze Conjunto Semi-Finals - 8a.m. to 5p.m.
Saturday, October 1: Fandango - All day and evening
Saturday, October 22: Día de los Muertos - All day and evening
Saturday, October 29: Halloween at the Museum - All day and evening Click to View |
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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
B. Measures necessary to preserve public health and safety
C. Direction regarding County government operations, including but not limited to essential functions |
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Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and Section 551.087 (Economic Development) to discuss the following: |
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Real Estate Acquisition |
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Private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending, potential and/or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorney-client priviledge under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code. |
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Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding Legal Action due to emergency situation |
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AI-84447
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Discussion and/or deliberation regarding employment/appointment of Budget & Management Director Click to View |
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AI-84497
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County of Hidalgo v. Purdue Pharma, Inc., et al., MDL PRETRIAL CAUSE NO. 2018-63587, in the 152d District Court of Harris County, Texas. Click to View |
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AI-84403
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Civil Action No. 7:21-cv-330; Good Directions v. United States Click to View |
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AI-84409
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C-0309-22-F; Eduvijes Garza Moreno vs. Ernesto Pacheco, et al Click to View |
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AI-84433
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Cause #C-4063-20-C; Jaime J. Salinas v The City of Edinburg, Texas and Hidalgo County, Texas Click to View |
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AI-84365
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Claim of Sergio Cantu Fuentes Click to View |
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AI-84372
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Claim of Leonel Garza, Jr. Click to View |
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AI-84451
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Claim of Feliciano Ramos Click to View |
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AI-84449
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Claim of Travel Centers of America Inc Click to View |
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AI-84455
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Hidalgo County v. Issyz Aries Villa Click to View |
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AI-84457
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Hidalgo County v. Peter Andrew Ortega & Carlos Garcia Click to View |
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AI-84459
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Hidalgo County v. Gabriela Yolanda Soria & Jose Rigoberto Soria 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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Open Session: |
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Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same |
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Pending and/or potential litigation |
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Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding response to public health emergency |
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AI-84448
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Discussion and/or deliberation regarding employment/appointment of Budget & Management Director Click to View |
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AI-84498
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Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute Order regarding settlement offers in the matter of Texas opioid multi-district litigation for the County in the matter of County of Hidalgo v. Purdue Pharma, Inc., et al., MDL PRETRIAL CAUSE NO. 2018-63587, in the 152d District Court of Harris County, Texas Click to View |
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AI-84404
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Civil Action No. 7:21-cv-330; Good Directions v. United States Click to View |
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AI-84410
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C-0309-22-F; Eduvijes Garza Moreno vs. Ernesto Pacheco, et al Click to View |
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AI-84434
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Cause #C-4063-20-C; Jaime J. Salinas v The City of Edinburg, Texas and Hidalgo County, Texas Click to View |
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AI-84367
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Claim of Sergio Cantu Fuentes Click to View |
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AI-84373
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Claim of Leonel Garza, Jr. Click to View |
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AI-84452
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Claim of Feliciano Ramos Click to View |
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AI-84450
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Claim of Travel Centers of America Inc Click to View |
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AI-84456
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Hidalgo County v. Issyz Aries Villa Click to View |
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AI-84458
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Hidalgo County v. Peter Andrew Ortega & Carlos Garcia Click to View |
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AI-84460
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Hidalgo County v. Gabriela Yolanda Soria & Jose Rigoberto Soria 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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