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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
2:00 P.M.
                                          

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

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

 
             
1.   Roll Call
 
2.   Pledge of Allegiance
 
3.   Prayer
 
4.   Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5.   Open Forum
 
6.   County Judge's Office:
 
A. AI-84724   Approval of Resolution honoring Teresa Simmons Copeland for 28 years of service to the American Legion Auxiliary. Click to View
 
B. AI-84705   Humanities Texas Grant:
Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the application for the FY 2022 Humanities Texas Grant and authorization for the County Judge to sign the agreement and any other related documents. The Humanities Texas Grant is a reimbursable grant. Click to View
 
C. AI-84566   Approval of appointment or re-appointment of member to the Tropical Texas Behavioral Health Board of Trustees. 
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7.   Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres:
 
A. AI-84422   Approval of Proclamation Congratulating The Edinburg High School Bobcat Cheerleaders Click to View
 
B. AI-84593   Approval of Proclamation in Recognition of National Engineers Week Click to View
 
C. AI-84644   Approval of Proclamation Congratulating The City of McAllen for Receiving The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting  Click to View
 
8.   District Attorney's Office:
 
A. AI-84572   Proclamation declaring February 2022 as Young Hearts Matter Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Click to View
 
B. AI-84415   District Attorney (1252 & 1256)
Requesting authorization to submit the FY 2021 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report on behalf of the Agency Head (Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr., Hidalgo County District Attorney) and Governing Body Head (Richard F. Cortez, Hidalgo County Judge) with authority for County Judge to sign. Click to View
 
C. AI-84697   DA - Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP) (1281):
Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924304 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). Click to View
 
9.   HIDTA - Task Force:
 
A. AI-84662   HIDTA Task Force (1291):
Discussion, consideration and approval to submit the four (4) part SF424 Application Form related to the ONDCP High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program FY 2022 (HIDTA) with authority for County Judge to sign required documentation. Application includes the following:
1.  SF 424  General Application 
2.  SF 424A Budget Information Non Construction Programs 
3.  SF 424B Assurances Non-Construction Programs 
4.  SF 424 Lobbying Form Click to View
 
10.   Executive Office:
 
A.   Presentation for discussion of the following: 
1) New Courthouse Project Updates
2) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects 
3) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
 
B. AI-84258   Update on the Hidalgo County Street Inventory Project Click to View
 
C. AI-84709   1. Presentation of July 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 Delinquent Tax Collection Report
2. Approval of Resolution to accept private bid for a struck off property in accordance with Sec. 34.05 of The Texas Property Tax Code and authority for County Judge to sign tax resale deed conveying the property  Click to View
 
11.   Emergency Management:
 
A. AI-84726   Discussion and approval of the High Hazard Potential Dams (HHPD) program as an amendment to the Hidalgo County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan. Click to View
 
12.   Sheriff's Office:
 
A. AI-84753   Sheriff-Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2021 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) with the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Division (OOG-HSGD), through e-grants for the period of March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023.
2. Approval of resolution for the FY 2021 Operation Stonegardern Grant (OPSG) to designate Judge Richard Cortez, as the grantee's authorized official with authority for County Judge to execute resolution.
3. Authorization and approval for the County Judge, as authorized official, to certify and e-sign the grant application form and all related documents under e-grants. Click to View
 
B. AI-84663   Requesting authorization to submit the FY 2021 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report on behalf of the Agency Head (J.E. "Eddie" Guerra, Hidalgo County Sheriff) and Governing Body Head (Richard F. Cortez, Hidalgo County Judge) with authority for County Judge to sign required documents.
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C. AI-84735   Pursuant to Hidalgo County Cellular Telephone Policy (Verizon, DIR-TELE-CTSA-003) requesting approval of Cellular Phone Request form (Data Connect Government) for the following:
Approval of requisition # 449358 for 10 Data lines @ $37.99 each. Click to View
 
13.   Constable Pct. #1:
 
A. AI-84729   Presentation and discussion of the 2021 Racial Profiling Report as presented by the Hidalgo County Constable Pct.1 Office, in accordance with Article 2.133 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Click to View
 
B. AI-84781   Constable Pct. 1 - Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2021 Operation Stone Garden Grant with the Office of the Governor - Homeland Security Division (OOG-HSGD), through e-grants for the period of March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023.
2. Approval of resolution for the FY 2021 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) to designate County Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official with authority for County Judge to execute resolution.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign grant application and all related documents under e-grants.  Click to View
 
C. AI-84603   Requesting authorization to submit the FY 2021 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report on behalf of the Agency Head (Celestino Avila Jr, Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 1) and Governing Body Head (Richard F. Cortez, Hidalgo County Judge) with authority for County Judge to sign required documents. Click to View
 
14.   Constable Pct. #2:
 
A. AI-84675   Constable Pct. 2 - Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for FY 2021 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) with the Office of the Governor- Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD), through e-grants for the period of March 1, 2022 through February 28,2023.
2. Approval of resolution for the FY 2021 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) to designate County Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official with authority for County Judge to execute resolution.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign grant application and all related documents under e-grants.  Click to View
 
B. AI-84606   Requesting authorization to submit the FY 2021 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report on behalf of the Agency Head (Martin Cantu, Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 2) and Governing Body Head (Richard F. Cortez, Hidalgo County Judge) with authority for County Judge to sign required documents.
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C. AI-84405   Requesting declaration of public purpose pursuant to the Tex. Const. Art. 3 Sec 52 for the purchase of promotional items (as detailed under background section) Click to View
 
15.   Constable Pct. #3:
 
A. AI-84678   Constable Pct.3 - Operation Stongarden Grant (OPSG) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for FY 2021 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Division (HSGD), through e-grants for the period of March 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023.
2. Approval of resolution for the FY 2021 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) to designate County Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official with authority for County Judge to execute resolution.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign grant application and all related documents under e-grants. 
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B. AI-84602   Constable Pct.3:
Requesting authorization to submit the FY 2021 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report on behalf of the Agency Head (Lazaro Gallardo, Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 3 ) and Governing Body Head (Richard F. Cortez, Hidalgo County Judge) with authority for County Judge to sign required documents. Click to View
 
C. AI-84600   Constable Pct. 3 (1230)
Approval of the 2022 Appropriation of Hidalgo County Constable Pct.3 Chapter 59 Fund in the amount of $17,572.12. Click to View
 
16.   Constable Pct. #4:
 
A. AI-84786   Constable Precinct 4 - Operation Stonegardern Grant (OPSG) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2021 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Division (OOG - HSGD) through e-grants for the period of March 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023.
2. Approval of resolution for the FY 2021 Operation Stonegardern Grant (OPSG) to designate Judge Richard Cortez, as grantee's authorized official with authority for County Judge to execute resolution.
3. Approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign application and all related documents. Click to View
 
B. AI-84617   Requesting authorization to submit the FY 2021 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report on behalf of the Agency Head (Atanacio Gaitan, Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4) and Governing Body Head (Richard F. Cortez, Hidalgo County Judge) with authority for County Judge to sign required documents.   Click to View
 
17.   Human Resources:
 
A.   Requesting waiver of the following, if applicable, for personnel items listed:
1. Civil Service Commission Rules - Section 3.22
2. Hidalgo County Personnel Policy Manual - Section 6.27
3. Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments
 
B. AI-84780   CRIM DA (1100)/Pretiral Intrvntn Prg (1225):
Approval to award a discretionary step for the employee listed below after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective 02/28/2022:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Discretionary Step 2 080-002 0178 Assistant District Attorney III 17
080-015 0039
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C. AI-84691   PCT 4 CRC - Endowment (1100):
Approval of the following personnel action effective 02/22/2022 through 02/22/2023 as follows:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Allowance Amount
Add Supplemental Allowance 124-186 0004 Administrative Assistant II 06 $1,500.00
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D. AI-84667   Human Services (1100)/1115 Waiver DSRIP (1100):
Approval of the following personnel action effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Current Allowance Proposed Allowance
Delete Supplemental Allowance 240-005 0004 Coordinator III, Human Services 13 $5,700.00 $0.00
Add Supplemental Allowance 240-001 0001 Division Manager III, Human Services 18 $0.00 $0.00
240-005 0006 $5,700.00
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E. AI-84681   Community Service Agency-CSA -ARPA Grant (3300):
Approval of create the following time-limited positions, effective next full pay period 02/28/2022 as follows:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Amount
Create 901-033 0097 - 0100 Eligibility Worker II $29,801.00
Create 901-033 0101 - 0102 Eligibility Worker I $27,187.00
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F. AI-84598   Pct 3 Road Maintenance (1200):
1. Approval to add supplemental allowance effective 02/22/2022 through 07/31/2022, to be prorated for authorized period:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade  Allowance Amount
Add Supplemental Allowance 123-005 0121 Director of Internal Operations II 18 $15,000.00

2. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
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18.   Urban County:
 
A. AI-84688   Requesting authorization to extend the current Homeless Emergency Solutions Grant Program - Corona Virus (ESG-CV) sub-recipient Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement between the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency (CSA) and Hidalgo County Urban County Program (UCP).
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B. AI-84686   “Subject to compliance with HB 1295” the Urban County Program is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for professional engineering services – with Casslee  Investments, LLC (CSJ Group) in the amount of $31,249.00 utilizing CDBG FY 33 (2021) City of Peñitas  Street Improvements Funding and approval of Work Authorization No. 1.
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C. AI-84654   The Urban County Program is requesting approval of a Substantial Budget & Program Amendment for the City of Progreso-UCP Funds.  The proposed amendment includes activities within Fiscal Years 31, 32 & 33. (2018, 2019 & 2020) Work Plans.   Click to View
 
19.   Health & Human Services Department:
 
A. AI-84599   1.  Requesting approval to submit the renewal grant application for the Preventive Health & Health Services grant program for FY 23 in the amount of $137,500.00. 
2.  Requesting approval to submit the renewal grant application for the Immunization grant program for FY 23 in the amount of $649,320.00. 
3.  Requesting approval to submit the renewal grant application for the Tuberculosis State grant program for FY 23 in the amount of $915,989 in grant funds and $183,198 in local matching funds.   Click to View
 
B. AI-84582   Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by the County Auditor in the amount of $215,076.20 from the Medicaid Administrative Claiming program for the quarter of April to June 2021 and appropriation of the same.   Click to View
 
20.   Head Start Program:
 
A. AI-84636   Discussion/Approval of the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Resolution for Additional Employee Leave for COVID - Related Absences Click to View
 
B. AI-84632   Discussion/Approval for Hidalgo County Head Start Program to Exercise Option to Extend for an Additional Two (2) Years the Lease Agreement for La Herencia Head Start Facility (under same terms and conditions) with Raybec Herencia, LLC
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C. AI-84634   Discussion/Approval on Request to Enter into a Thirty-Six (36) Month Copier Capital Lease Agreement for Two (2) Copiers Through Hidalgo County’s Membership/ Participation in the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR)  Awarded Vendor, Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc., DIR Cooperative (DIR-CPO-4428), with Delivery and Servicing to be Provided by Local Authorized Reseller Montano Investments, Inc., dba, Digital Office Systems
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D. AI-84635   Discussion/Approval of Request of Payment Application #1 in the Amount of $1,900.00 on Invoice #TG33293 for Professional Service Submitted by Geotechnical Engineer, Terracon Consultants, Inc. Through Contract C-21-006-11-02-AS for the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environments and Discovery Classrooms Project
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21.   Community Service Agency:
 
A. AI-84657   Discussion, consideration, and possible action to accept amendment No. 3 to the FY 2021 Community Service Grant Program (CSBG) contract No. 61210003456 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for program year 2021, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to sign any and all pertinent documents.
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B. AI-84658   Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Contract #61220003648 for FY 2022 in the amount of $878,653.00, from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affair, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents.
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C. AI-84601   Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the continuation notice of funding opportunity for the Americorps Senior RSVP Program Grant: 20SRWTX026 for estimated funding amount totaling $226,365.00 (Federal Share in the amount of $84,251.00 and Grantee Share in the amount of $107,078.00 and Texas Health and Human Service Commission in the amount $35,036.00) for program year 2022. Click to View
 
22.   WIC:
 
A. AI-84571   WIC Lactation Support Center Services(1292)
1. Requesting approval to apply for the FY23 Renewal Process for DFCHS/LSCS-SEP Hidalgo County, Contract # HHS000455900001, for the period of 09/01/2022 through 08/31/2023 in the amount of $200,000.00.
2. Requesting approval to submit the FY 23 Face Page,Budget Template. Click to View
 
B. AI-84656   WIC Program: (1292):
Requesting approval to submit the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 WIC Local Agency Contractor Information Form Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).  Click to View
 
C. AI-84440   WIC-Registered Dietitian-Program 012- (1292)
1. Requesting approval to accept the Registered Dietitian FY22 Additional Funding Notification in the amount of $7,000.00. 
2. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $7,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor and appropriation of the same.

Lactation Services -Program 13 -(1292)
3. Requesting approval to accept the Lactation Services FY22 Additional Funding Notification in the amount of $17,000.00. 
4. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $17,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor and appropriation of the same. 

WIC- Extra Funding Improving Participant Experience /Clinic IPE Program 023-(1292)
5. Requesting approval to accept the Extra Improving Participant Experience Clinic IPE Program FY22 Revised Funding Notification in the amount of $44,192.00.
6. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenue in the amount of $44,192.00 as certified by the County Auditor, and appropriation of the same.

WIC- Extra Funding - Extra Nutrition Education 027-(1292)
7. Requesting approval to accept the Extra Nutrition Education FY22 Revised Funding Notification in the amount of $5,000.00.
8. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount $5,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor and appropriation of the same.

WIC-Extra Funding Other Program 024-(1292) 
9. Requesting approval to accept the WIC Extra Funding -Other FY22 Revised Funding Notification in the amount of $398,500.00.
10. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $398,500.00 as certified by the County Auditor and appropriation of the same.  Click to View
 
D. AI-84437   WIC Lactation Support Center -Services (1292):
1.  Approval to accept the LSCS-Sep FY22 Budget Amendment #1.
2.  Approval of line item transfer.  Click to View
 
23.   Planning Department:
 
A. AI-84695   1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request
a. Replat of Lots 2, 3 and 4 Troy Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Buckeye Capital, LLC.) (Anderson Road & Valverde Road)
No. of Lots: 3 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Anderson Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Anderson Road is paved.

2. Preliminary Approval
a. Buddy Boulevard Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Yashiri Herrera) (Buddy Owens Blvd. & Goodwin Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Commercial
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention at building permit stage.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF.
Paved: Yes, Buddy Owens Blvd. and Goodwin Road are paved.

b. Punta Del Cielo Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Cayetano Development, LLC.) (Mile 4 ½ West Road & Mile 10 North Road)
No. of Lots: 123 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:20
Filling Stations:8
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, City of Weslaco.
Paved: Yes, Mile 4 ½ West Road is paved and 5 internal street to be paved.

3. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. El Pinto Estates Ph. 1 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Garvic Properties) (El Pinto Road & Mesquite Lane)
No. of Lots: 40 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Number of Streetlights:6
Filling Stations:4
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention areas along the rear of the lots.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Paved: Yes, El Pinto Road is paved and 1 internal street has been paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $22,590.00 for (PAVING, DRAINAGE & OTHER IMPROVEMENTS)

b. Border Town Phase 3 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Border Town Development, LLC.) (F.M. 2812 & Uresti Road)
 No. of Lots: 109 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:23
Filling Stations:12
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system discharging to an existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Uresti Road and F.M. 2812 are paved.5 internal streets have been paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $237,088.89 for (PAVING & OTHER IMPROVEMENTS)
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $163,500.00 for (109) OSSF’S

4. Final Approval
a. Vargas Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Cristo Salvador Vargas) (Mile 5 Road & Minnesota Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff onto Mile 5 Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF has been installed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 5 Road is paved.

b. Re-Subdivision of Lots 1 & 2 Owassa Springs Subdivision- Pct. 2 (The Three Rupperts I, LLC.) (Owassa Road & Cesar Chavez Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage for these 2 lots have been accounted for on previous Owassa Springs Subdivision.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Owassa Road is paved.

c. La Homa Crossing Subdivision Phase II - Pct. 3 (Red Rock Real Estate Dev., Group, LTD.) (La Homa Road & Mile 7 North Road)
No. of Lots: 41 Single Family 8 Commercial
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:14
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system that will discharge to a detention area and further discharge into a TxDot system.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, La Homa Road is paved and 3 internal streets have been paved.

d. Las Encinitas Phase 2 Subdivision - Pct. 4 (CWL Limited by Three, L.L.C.) (Monte Cristo Road & Brushline Road)
No. of Lots: 99 Single Family 13 Commercial
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:24
Filling Stations:20
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Monte Cristo Road is paved and 6 internal streets have been paved.
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24.   Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A. AI-84763   Requesting approval to accept counter-offers to purchase tracts of land known as Parcel 2, 4, and 10 associated with the Pct 2 Eldora Road Project from FM 3362 (Jackson Rd) to Veterans Blvd (I Rd) (ROW CSJ:0921-02-404) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form. Click to View
 
25.   Precinct #3 - Comm. Villarreal:
 
A. AI-84595   Requesting approval to accept counter-offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel 25 associated with the Precinct 3 Veterans Blvd. Project (CSJ: 0865-01-111) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.
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26.   Budget & Management:
 
A. AI-84751   Discussion, consideration and approval of Contribution-In-Aid-of-0Construction agreement for Electric Distribution Service with AEP (American Electric Power) for the installation of streetlights for San Carlos Homesites Subdivision.  Click to View
 
B. AI-84774   Health Benefits & Employee Wellness Program (2201):
1. Approval of change in funding source as listed on "Exhibit A", effective on 2-28-2022.
2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer. Click to View
 
C. AI-84608   1.  Approval to undesignate funds in 2021 for expenditures related to the New Courthouse program in the amount of $10,319.33.
2.  Approval to designate funds in 2021 for expenditures related to IT County Wide projects in the amount of $620,790.47.
3.  Approval of 2022 appropriation of funds for the following programs:
Program No. Program Name Amount
125-035 New Courthouse 2,052,916.22
200-002 IT Countywide 1,199,041.35
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D.   American Rescue Plan Act:
 
1. AI-84756   ARPA - American Rescue Plan Act Funds (1290): 
A. Approval to rescind action on the agreement by and between Hidalgo County, Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, and the City of Alton approved on September 02, 2021, as it relates to the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Glasscock Rd. Mile 4 to Mile 5 Stormwater Project (AI-83202).
B. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement by and between Hidalgo County, Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, and the City of Alton as it relates to the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Glasscock Rd. Mile 4 to Mile 5 Stormwater Project, with authority for the County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement. Click to View
 
2. AI-84754   ARPA - American Rescue Plan Act Funds (1290): 
A. Approval to rescind action on the agreement by and between Hidalgo County, Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, and the City of Mission approved on September 02, 2021, as it relates to the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Tierra Dorada Stormwater Project (AI-83201).
B. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement by and between Hidalgo County, Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, and the City of Mission as it relates to the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Tierra Dorada Stormwater Project, with authority for the County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement. Click to View
 
3. AI-84670   ARPA - American Rescue Plan Act Funds (1290): 
Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the use of ARPA Relief Funds for the Hidalgo County COVID-19 Testing Efforts, which provide necessary supplies to aid in Hidalgo County’s testing efforts for its residents. (Hidalgo County COVID-19 Testing Efforts - Project Number: ARPA-22-340-52) Click to View
 
4. AI-84671   ARPA - American Rescue Plan Act Funds (1290): 
Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the use of ARPA Relief Funds for Hidalgo County COVID-19 Vaccination Supplies, which will provide the necessary provisions for the County of Hidalgo to continue its vaccination efforts and mitigate the spread of COVID-19. (Hidalgo County COVID-19 Vaccination Supplies - Project Number: ARPA-22-340-055) Click to View
 
5. AI-84672   ARPA - American Rescue Plan Act Funds (1290): 
Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the use of ARPA Relief Funds for the Hidalgo County Personal Protective Equipment project, which will mitigate the spread of COVID-19 by providing personal protective equipment (PPE) to support Hidalgo County’s vaccination and testing efforts. (Hidalgo County Personal Protective Equipment - Project Number: ARPA-22-340-056)
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6. AI-84478   ARPA - American Rescue Plan Act Funds (1290):
Approval to clarify/amend the project names for projects previously approved under the Hidalgo County American Rescue Plan Act Stormwater System Improvement Program as listed in the exhibit. Click to View
 
7. AI-83858   ARPA - American Rescue Plan Act Funds (1290):
Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the following project under the Hidalgo County American Rescue Plan Act Recreational Development Program. 
1. Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Recreational Trails Connectivity and Development Project - Project Number: ARPA-21-122-040 Click to View
 
E.   Budget Appropriations:
 
1. AI-84706   Pct. 1 RD Maint (1200):
A. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $138,490.53 from Drainage District in 2021.

B. Requesting approval of Appropriation of funds from reimbursement from Drainage District in the amount of $138,490.53 in 2022. Click to View
 
2. AI-84745   Pct.1 RD MAINT (1200):
Approval of 2022 appropriation of funds from RD MAINT fund balance in the amount of $230,000.00 to fund fuel expenditures. Click to View
 
3. AI-84618   TXDOT Pct3 Liberty Blvd(US83-M3)(1315):
Requesting approval of certification of revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $300,000.00 received from City of Peñitas and appropriation of the same. Click to View
 
4. AI-84426   CC Rec Mgmt/Preserv (1238):
Approval of 2022 appropriation of funds from the CC Rec Mgmt/Preserv Fund (1238) revenues in the amount of $5,000.00 to establish the 2022 FY budget. Click to View
 
F.   Interfund transfers:
 
1. AI-84727   Pct. 4 Memorial Park (1301):
Approval of 2022 interfund transfer from Pct. 4 Mechanic Shop (fund 1357) into Pct. 4 Memorial Park (fund 1301) to fund park expenditures in the amount of $130,003.19. Click to View
 
27.  
Purchasing Department - Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
 
A.   Hidalgo County
 
1. AI-83943   Requesting authority to advertise the procurement packet for the "Lease of Food/Retail Space - at the New Hidalgo County Courthouse" including the re-advertising, if applicable, subject to purchasing and legal review and approval. Click to View
 
2. AI-84704   A. Requesting approval of the following Change Order in connection with the construction of the Hidalgo County Courthouse from contracted vendor, Morganti Texas, Inc.: 
Description Total Amount
Change Order MTI-73
*Fire Loop Storm Sewer		 $197,041.00

B. Requesting authority for the Owner's Designated Representative Mr. Valde Guerra to sign required documents. Click to View
 
3. AI-84612   A. Requesting authority to allocate Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., with the Section 179D Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction, for their energy-efficient technical specifications implemented on the Hidalgo County Courthouse.

B. Requesting authority for the Owner's Designated Representative, Mr. Valde Guerra, Hidalgo County CEO, to sign all required documents. Click to View
 
B.   Pct. 3
 
1. AI-84611   A.  Requesting rescind action on AI-83872 approved by HCCC on 12/28/21 for the award of a Professional Engineering Services Agreement to INTERA, Inc., under Project No. 21-0947-JDC, in connection with the Air Curtain Incinerator project. 

B.  Requesting authority to advertise a Request for Qualifications procurement packet for Professional Engineering Services for the Air Curtain Incinerator Project as required by the Texas Administrative Code for Environmental Quality, under Project No. 22-0097-JDC, including re-advertising, if applicable, subject to Purchasing and Legal approval. Click to View
 
C.   Pct. 4
 
1. AI-84485   A.  Requesting approval to reject the sole bid received for RFB:21-0872-12-01-ABV for the Sale of Public Property due to it being less than Full Market Value (FMV).

B. Requesting authority to re-advertise the procurement packet for the Sale of Public Property under Project No. 22-0090-ABV. Click to View
 
2. AI-84767   Requesting approval of C-21-0611-02-22 with RG Enterprises, LLC dba G&G Contractors for Construction of Pueblo de Palmas Park located in Precinct 4. Click to View
 
3. AI-84693   Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order #2 as submitted by Noble Texas Builders, LLC, Job Order Contractor, awarded under BuyBoard Cooperative Contract 581-19 [Exp. 03/24/2024] for additional scope of work [HVAC duct detector requirement by code] to Hidalgo County S. McColl Building Renovation Project in the amount of $1,877.06. Click to View
 
4. AI-84717   Approval of Supplemental Agreement No 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 to C-19-020-10-22 with Millennium Engineers Group, Inc. for North Alamo Rd Realignment Project with an increase of $3,499.50. Click to View
 
5. AI-84685   Approval of Change Order #3 for C-21-008-06-25 with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC for N. Alamo Rd. Realignment project to adjust contract estimated quantities to "As-Built" quantities.  Click to View
 
6. AI-84655   Approval of WA#1 to C-21-0920-12-28 - "On-Call" Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Services with Raba-Kistner, Inc. to provide construction material testing and observation services for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 All-Star Park in the amount of $40,664.53. Click to View
 
D.   IT Department
 
1. AI-84624   Requesting approval of the Odyssey Tyler Technologies Inc. Annual Maintenance and Support Agreement - Proforma No. 102125 in the amount of $461,197.21 Click to View
 
2. AI-84755   A.  Approval to rescind action taken in regard to MVEC on Agenda 76802 on August 11, 2020;

B.  Requesting exemption from competitive bidding/procurement requirements under Texas Local Government Code, 262.024(a)(1) and (2);

C.  Approval of Wireless Pole Attachment License Agreement between Magic Valley Electric Co-op (MVEC), Inc. and Hidalgo County for the installation of equipment supporting the Hidalgo County Wi-Fi Project (subject to final revision requested by legal). Click to View
 
E.   Health & Human Services Dept.
 
1. AI-84652   Requesting approval of amendment No. 1 to C-19-332-03-12, our existing Interlocal Cooperating Agreement with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for "tracking and analyzing the Incidence of Public Health Diseases and/or Infections and transmission in Hidalgo County". This amendment will renew existent agreement amongst both parties by both parties' consent.  Click to View
 
F.   County Courts at Law
 
1. AI-84746   Requesting approval of one (1) Ricoh USA, IM C4500 48 month copier lease agreement through Hidalgo County's membership with DIR  (Contract #DIR-CPO-4435) for County Court at Law #6.
Requisition Months Model Monthly Payment
447800 48 Ricoh IMC4500 229.53
Click to View
 
G.   Sheriff's Office
 
1. AI-84776   Requesting approval to submit a request for inspection pursuant to Architectural Barriers Administrative Rule 68.52 to A. Covacevich - Registered Accessibility Specialist-designated by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in order to permit the processing of a TDLR Inspection of the HCSO Bus Barn Contact [C-18-142-05-08], with authority for the County Judge to sign the request for inspection form. Click to View
 
2. AI-84664   Requesting approval to process Requisition #449118 for Motorola Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $136,593.67 for annual software maintenance through Sole Source Declaration on 06/12/2012 through AI-32625 and Sole Source Declaration Amendment on 11/01/2016 through AI-57080. Click to View
 
3. AI-84637   Approval of the final negotiated agreement (C-22-0071-02-22) with B2Z Engineering, LLC for the purpose of Construction Management Services for the Sheriff's Office kitchen facility center column repair. Click to View
 
4. AI-84649   Requesting authority to enter into one year service agreement with Correct Rx through Purchasing Solutions Alliance (PSA) Cooperative Program membership (Contract #21-208), with options to renew annually through January 2025, with authority for County Judge or Sheriff to sign any required documents.  Click to View
 
5. AI-84615   Approval of Amendment No. 1 to ILA C-20-403-12-15 with Tropical Texas Behavioral Health for screening assessments and psychiatric evaluations for inmates in the Hidalgo County Jail.  Click to View
 
H.   Co. Wide
 
1. AI-84791   A. Requesting approval to terminate contract C-21-099A-11-02 with CPL Pest Control, LLC, pursuant to Article 15 of the contract due to default of contract by being non-responsive.

B. Requesting authority to Advertise for Pest Control Services including the re-advertising if applicable. Click to View
 
2. AI-84719  
Requesting authority to enter into one (1) year agreement with Telepro Communications through our membership for Mitel Partner Support with TIPS vendor contract #200105 from 03/02/2022 - 03/01/2023 in the total amount of $77,994.65
 Click to View
 
3. AI-84701   A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under 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 for Professional Surveying Services for the El Paraiso Project.
  R.O.W Surveying Services, LLC SAMES, Inc. Quintanilla, Headley and Associates, Inc.
Evaluator #1 98 99 97
Evaluator #2 93 95 94
Evaluator #3 88 82 98
Evaluator #4 90 95 92
TOTAL 369 371 381
Ranking      

C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional service agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of __________________________ for Professional Surveying Services for the El Paraiso Project. Click to View
 
28.   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
 
29.   Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and Section 551.087 (Economic Development) to discuss the following:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.   Private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending, potential and/or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorney-client priviledge under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code.
 
C.   Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding Legal Action due to emergency situation
 
D. AI-84737   Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Glass. Click to View
 
E. AI-84739   Consultation with legal counsel regarding legal issues pertaining to the Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement with the City of Penitas and City of Penitas’ Reinvestment Zone Number One. Click to View
 
F. AI-84620   Cause No. 7:20-cv-00257; Catalina Zuniga Herrera et al v Steven Farias et al Click to View
 
G. AI-84720   Cause No. CL-21-2369-E; Lisa Marie Cantu vs. County of Hidalgo, Texas Click to View
 
H. AI-84722   Cause No. CL-21-1717-G; Humberto Martinez, et al. vs. County of Hidalgo, Texas Click to View
 
30.  
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)
 
31.   Open Session:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.   Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C.   Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding response to public health emergency
 
D. AI-84738   Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Glass. Click to View
 
E. AI-84741   Discussion, consideration and action regarding legal issues pertaining to the Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement with the City of Penitas and City of Penitas’ Reinvestment Zone Number One. Click to View
 
F. AI-84621   Cause No. 7:20-cv-00257; Catalina Zuniga Herrera et al v Steven Farias et al Click to View
 
G. AI-84721   Cause No. CL-21-2369-E; Lisa Marie Cantu vs. County of Hidalgo, Texas Click to View
 
H. AI-84723   Cause No. CL-21-1717-G; Humberto Martinez, et al. vs. County of Hidalgo, Texas Click to View
 
32.   Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
33.   Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
34.   Adjourn
 

    

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