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[Drainage District]

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>> JUDGE CORTEZ: GOOD AFTERNOON. I CALL THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING TO ORDER. START WITH ROLL CALL.

>> GOOD AFTERNOON, DAVID FUENTES.

>> ELLIE TORRES. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: CONSTITUTES A QUORUM. WILL YOU LEAD US IN PRAYER.

>> CERTAINLY WILL. LET US PRAY. FATHER GOD, WE CONTINUE TO SEEK YOUR CLARITY AND PEACE ALL THAT IS OCCURRING IN OUR COUNTRY. WE KNOW YOU'RE WITH US AND FOR US AS WE GATHER TO SEEK YOUR COUNSEL. WE CONTINUE TO ASK YOU TO PRAY FOR THE JUDGE, COMMISSION, MAYOR, SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS, FIRE, POLICE AND ALL THAT SERVE THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES. STRENGTHEN THEM WITH THE WISDOM AND GRACE. MAY THEY MANAGE THEIR TEAMS WITH PROJECTS WITH LOVE. KEEP THEIR HEARTS PURE AS WE WORK IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE THEY SERVE. WE PRAY FOR THE FIRST RESPONDERS AND FAMILIES. WE LIFT THEM UP TO YOU. WE ASK FOR YOUR GRACE, LOVE, AND WISDOM BE GRANTED TO THE DOCTORS AND NURSES DEALING WITH THE ILL. WE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE BATTLING ILLNESSES. WE ASK FOR YOUR HEALING HAND OVER THEM. PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH PEACE THAT YOU CAN BRING THROUGH YOUR SON JESUS.

WE CONTINUE TO PRAISE YOU FOR THE HEALING THROUGH YOU. WE PRAY FOR THE SOULS THAT PASSED AND MAY BE AT PEACE BY YOUR SIDE. WE PRAY FOR THE STRENGTH FOR THOSE WHO LOST SOMEONE.

LORD JESUS, WE PRAY FOR EASTER DURING THIS LENTEN SEASON, WE TURN TO YOU IN PRAYER. WE BELIEVE YOU'RE A CREATOR AND CREATED US TO KNOW, LOVE AND SERVE YOU. WE BELIEVE YOU WANT TO HELP US FULFILL OUR PURPOSE IN LIFE. THAT IS WHY YOU CAME TO EARTH TO SUFFER AND DIE. YOU HAVE BEEN MERCIFUL TO US. WE TRUST IN YOUR LOVE AND TRANSIT YOUR LOVE TO OTHERS. LORD HELP US TO ACCEPT YOUR WILL FOR OUR LIVES AND ENLIGHTEN US TO YOUR GIFT OF MERCY. SCRIPTURE REMINDS US THE MORE WE SEEK YOU THE MORE WE WILL FIND YOU. MAY WE SEEK YOU IN EVERYTHING AND CONTINUE TO WORK AS WORKING FOR YOU, FATHER GOD. WE ASK THAT YOU LEAVE OUR HEARTS AT PEACE IN JESUS'S NAME. AMEN.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: DO WE HAVE ANY SIGN UP FOR OPEN FORUM?

>> MISS CANTU? >> NO, SIR, NOBODY SIGNED UP.

>> THANK YOU. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: NEXT IS

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. >> JUDGE, EVERYTHING IS IN ORDER. NORMAL OPERATION AND PROCEDURES BY THE TEAM.

EVERYTHING IS IN ORDER. RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: I'M SORRY I WAS LOOKING AT THE WRONG PAGE. WE HAVE A MOTION AND SECOND TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. ALL IN FAVOR, AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> 5-A. THIS IS SOMETHING THE OFFICE PUBLISHED. THERE'S FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR 2018 AND 2019 WE CAN PURSUE FROM THE TUNE OF $250,000 UP TO $1 MILLION. WE CAN GET UP TO PRO PROJECTS PER YEAR PER EVENT. 2018/2019. WE'LL BE WORKING WITH THE COUNTY AND MOST LIKELY URBAN COUNTY IS THE RECIPIENT FOR THIS. WE WANT TO PUT THAT OUT THERE. WE HAVE A BULLETIN PREPARED. WE'LL SHARE THAT WITH EVERYONE. THERE ARE REQUIREMENTS TO GET SCORES.

WE FELT WE COULD LEVERAGE FUNDS TO GET ADDITIONAL POINTS SO WE CAN GET WHATEVER PROJECT DEEMED TO BE SUBMITTED AS NUMBER ONE AND NUMBER TWO FOR '18 AND '19 AS WELL. TO TRY TO TAP UP TO THE $1 MILLION FUNDS OBVIOUSLY AVAILABLE. OF THE MY UNDERSTANDING IS THE WAY IT'S LAID OUT, THEY WILL BE ASSIGNING PROJECTS AS THEY COME. AND IF THEY ASSIGN ALL THE PROJECTS ON THE LIST, YOU'LL GET THE SECOND ONE ASSIGNED TO YOU. HOPEFULLY WE CAN DEVELOP PROJECTS WITHIN WHAT WE ALREADY HAVE. I'M SURE WE HAVE MORE THAN ENOUGH THAT WE CAN PUT FORWARD TWO AND TWO. SO I WANT TO PUT THAT OUT THERE FOR THE JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS.

>> WHAT PROJECTS HAVE YOU OH HE OWE

>> WE HAVE NOT, SIR. WE HAVE NOT TALKED ABOUT THAT. I WANT TO PUT OUT THERE WE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY AND WORK WITH THE OFFICES OF THE COMMISSIONERS AS WE HAVE ALL THE PROJECTS WITH THE BOND AND LEVERAGE FUNDS TO GET ADDITIONAL POINTS.

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EVERYTHING ELSE -- ALSO, ONE OF THE COMPONENTS, IT'S LIKE RATIO BUT IT HAS TO DO WITH INCOME, AREA AND ALL THAT. OF THE I THINK WE CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THAT AND PINPOINT THE RURAL AREA PROJECTS WE HAVE. WE'LL BE SITTING DOWN. WE HAVE THAT SUMMARY ALREADY SITTING THERE WITH THE OFFICES. AND AGAIN, GETTING DIRECTION FROM THE BOARD ON IT. WE DEFINITELY WANT TO PURSUE THAT. OF THE AUGUST 1ST IS THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT. SO WE WANT TO TRY TO GET SOMETHING DONE WITHIN THE NEXT, IF YOU COULD, 60 DAYS TO PUT IT TOGETHER SO WE ARE AHEAD OF EVERYTHING AND GET IT DONE. WE HAVE EVERYTHING IN PLACE. LAID

OUT TO DO. SO -- >> DO YOU NEED ACTION FROM US

TODAY? >> NO. THIS IS JUST FOR DISCUSSION INFORMATION. WE'LL BE WORKING WITH THE COUNTY ON THIS. AND OBVIOUSLY WITH THE URBAN COUNTY WILL BE RECEIVING

THOSE FUNDS. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: OKAY. WE APPRECIATE THAT INFORMATION. ITEM 5-B.

>> APPROVAL OF CONDITION NUMBER ONE IN THE AMOUNT OF $146,601.96 AS SUBBITED BY L & G CONSULTING ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTING FOR MILE 9 N & FM 1015 PACKAGE.

>> MOVE FOR APPROVAL. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: 5-C.

REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR THE FINAL NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR J & R ENGINEERING. AS IT RELATES TO THE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICE.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> 142,842,050 AS SUBMITTED BY J & R ENGINEERING THROUGH

CONTRACT NUMBER CHDD 1210570322. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: 6-A, REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1 MILLION $809,136.54 IN THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 134-2019 BOND SERIES FOR CONSTRUCTION.

ABOVIED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM 6 A-2 REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE BUDGET

AMENDMENT. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ITEM CARRIES. >> 6-A-3, REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 137.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR, AYE?

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> BEFORE YOU GO ON, I THINK IT'S GOOD TO GIVE A -- I KNOW WE MADE A REPRESENTATION THAT WE WANT TO GET THIS DONE IN THREE YEARS. IT LOOKS LIKE A LOT OF MONEY. I WANT TO MAKE SURE THE PUBLIC KNOWS THAT WE ARE USING THESE MONEYS TO PUT INTO DRAINAGE PROJECTS THAT ARE GOING INTO THE GROUND AND WE ARE PROGRESSING THE WAY WE THOUGHT WE'D BE GOING. BECAUSE WE WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT WE'RE USING THIS MONEY EFFECTIVELY.

>> YES, SIR, ABSOLUTELY. >> IF YOU DON'T MIND, SOMETIME IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF MEETINGS PROVIDE US A SUMMARY WE CAN SHARE WITH THE COMMUNITY SO THEY SEE HOW MUCH WE'VE INVESTED IN

THESE PROJECTS. >> WE'LL HAVE IT READY.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: SOME OF THE CAUSES OF DELAY ARE UNAVOIDABLE.

>> RIGHT OF ACQUISITION. EVERYTHING. EVERYTHING IS KIND OF COMPOUNDING. CORRECT. WE'LL PROVIDE THAT SUMMARY, YES.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: WHICH IS OUT OF YOUR CONTROL.

>> YES, SIR. ITEM B, REQUESTING AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE AND APPROVAL OF A COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS

PACKET. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM C, REQUESTING AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE AND APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS PACKET DEVELOPED BY THE PROJECT ENGINEER, MYSELF.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> THANK YOU. ITEM D, REQUESTING AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE AND APPROVAL OF PROCUREMENT PACKET AS ATTACHED

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HERETOFORE HIDALGO COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NUMBER 1.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: EXPLAIN TO ME WHAT YOU'RE DOING HERE AGAIN REAL QUICK. YOU SAY SALE OR REMOVE?

>> YES, SIR. WHAT WE'RE DOING HERE, THIS IS LAND WE ALREADY OWN. IT'S ON THE EAST SIDE AS PART OF OUR JOA DRAIN. WE'RE WIDENING THAT SECTION LIKE AN OVERFLOW RETENTION. THERE'S NEED FOR DIRT IN THE AREA. WHAT WE'RE GOING TO DO IS SURPLUS IT.

ONCE IT SURPLUSES WE CAN GET RID OF EXCESS AND HOPEFUL WE CAN WORK WITH SOMEONE NEEDING THAT DIRT IN THE AREA AND EXCAVATING

IT. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: TO COME PICK IT

UP? >> YES, SIR.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM E, REQUESTING -- DID I READ THAT ONE? YES. OKAY.

THANK YOU, SIR. LEGAL NOTICE SPECIFICATION OF BID AQAGE FOR PURCHASE OF TWO VERTICAL AXLE PUMP AT MID-VALLEY AIRPORT.

>> I WOULDN'T LET YOU FORGET THAT.

>> THAT'S A BIG ONE. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM F, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF CLOSING DOCUMENTS FOR PARCEL 13-15 AS IT RELATES TO PROJECT 13 OF THE 2018 DRAINAGE BOND

PROGRAM. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ITEM CARRIES. >> ITEM G, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE CLOSING DOCUMENTS FOR PARCEL 34-RDF.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> H, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF CLOSING DOCUMENTS FOR PARCEL 16-1 AS IT RELATES TO THE PROJECT 16 OF THE 2018 DRAINAGE

BOND PROGRAM. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> ALL OF THIS IS GOOD STUFF.

GOOD PROGRESS. >> THANK YOU. ITEM I, CORRECTION, $272,847.53 FOR MOR-WILLLC PERTAINING TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHCDD 1210110727.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> IF I MAY, I COULD READ THE REST.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: PLEASE. >> 2, APPLICATION OF PAYMENT NUMBER OH 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF 16,934,250 FROM SAENZ BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION. ITEM 3, APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT RETAINAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $219,708.75 PLUS INTEREST OF $446.48 FROM H & R LEASE. ITEM 4, APPROVAL TO ACCEPT CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FROM VENSER CONTRACTORS. PROJECT NEARING. ITEM 5, APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT NUMBER 5 RETAINAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,066.28 PLUS INTEREST OF $30.76. ITEM 6, APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT NUMBER 9 IN THE AMOUNT OF $118,506.05. EVERYTHING IS IN ORDER AND RECOMMENDING APPROVAL.

>> SORRY FOR JUMPING IN ON THE FIRST ONE. MOTION TO APPROVE

ITEMS 2-6. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION AND SECOND TO APPROVE, ALL IN FAVOR, AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM 7, APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT NUMBER 4 FOR $33,923.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM 8-A, REQUESTING AUTHORITY TO ALLOW GENERAL LEGAL

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COUNSEL TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATION OF TCEQ REGARDING RESTORE FUNDS.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: WE'LL BE GOING TO CLOSED SESSION. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY GO INTO CLOSED CAPTIONER)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: WE'RE BACK FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION. IT'S 2:26.

>> ITEM 10-A, ACTION IS NEEDED TO ALLOW TO PROCEED AS

DISCUSSED. >> SO MOVED.

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

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

THAT COMPLETES YOUR AGENDA ITEMS. MOTION ADJOURN.

[1. Roll Call]

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR, AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

WE ARE ADJOURNED. CALL THE MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT TO ORDER. START WITH ROLL-CALL.

(ROLL-CALL) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: THAT CONSTITUTES QUORUM. WE HAVE OUR VETERAN MR. ORLANDO MACIAS, REACHED THE RANK OF SERGEANT, SERVED IN U.S. ARMY FROM 2007-2011. HE WILL BE LEADING US IN PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

>> I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 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, FOR YOUR

SERVICE. >> GOOD AFTERNOON. I ASK THAT YOU BOW YOUR HEAD. HEAVEN LIE, FATHER, WE ASK YOU FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP AND CARE AND ADDRESSING ISSUES IMPACTING OUR COMMUNITY. WE ASK THAT YOU HELP ALL LEADERS TO CARE FOR PEOPLE IN NEED. WE ASK YOUR PRESENCE TO PRESS UPON OUR HEARTS THE IMPORTANCE AND DRIVE TO REACH OUT TO OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES ON ISSUES SURROUNDING OUR COMMUNITY NEEDS. PLEASE GUIDE THOSE AFFECTED BY THIS VIRUS AND SEE THOSE MOST VULNERABLE ARE PROTECTED IN OUR COMMUNITIES.

WE ALSO ASK THAT YOU OFFER YOUR STRENGTH TO THOSE IN MOURNING THEIR LOVED ONES AND OFFER PATIENCE TO ALL THOSE GOING THROUGH DIFFICULT TIMES. IN YOUR NAME WE PRAY, AMEN.

>> JUDGE? >> JUDGE CORTEZ: THANK YOU,

[4. Approval of Consent Agenda]

JUDGE. >> THANK YOU.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: NEXT ITEM WE HAVE THE APPROVAL OF CONSENT

AGENDA. >> JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS, WITH YOUR PERMISSION, I'D LIKE TO PULL FROM CONSENT AGENDA ITEM

4-Q 951 AND 2, 13-A, AND 14-B-1. >> MOTION TO APPROVE THE

BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR?

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> WITH RESPECT TO CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 4-Q, NO ACTION TAKEN. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 9-A-1, AND 2, COMMISSIONER FUENTES WILL ABSTAIN. 13-A, THERE IS NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN.

CONSENT AGENDA 14-B-1, THERE IS A CORRECTION ON DOLLAR AMOUNT.

THE CORRECT DOLLAR AMOUNT SHOULD STATE $68,264.20.

>> MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE ALL THAT YOU BROUGHT UP.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR, AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. BEFORE WE HAVE OPEN FORUM, WE'RE MOVE TO GO A-1. WE HAVE SPECIAL PEOPLE CELEBRATING MARCH'S DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY AWARENESS MOMONTH. A BEAUTY

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CONTEST OR WHAT? (CHUCKLING)

>> THIS PRICK -- PROCLAMATION FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH. WHEREAS PEOPLE WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY ARE ALL RACIAL, EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS AND VALUED MEMBERS OF SOCIETY WHO FIND FULFILLMENT LIVING EVERY DAY LIVES. WHEREAS WE VALUE FAMILIES WHO ARE STRIVING FOR EVERY DAY LIFE NO DIFFERENT THAN THAT OF ALL OTHER CITIZENS.

HIDALGO COUNTY LEADERSHIP REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO CREATING SOCIETY THAT BETTER RESPECTS THE DIGNITY OF ALL LIFE. TOGETHER, WE CREATE AN INCLUSIVE COUNTY, ONE WHERE ALL CITIZENS, CAMERAING THOSE WITH DISABILITIES ARE EMBRACED. AND WHEREAS HIDALGO COUNTY PRECINCT 2 UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF COMMISSIONER CANTU AND PRECINCT 4, UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF COMMISSIONER TORRES PARTNERED WITH NONPROFITS LIKE THE CAPABLE KIDS FOUNDATION, VOCATIONAL REHAB SERVICES AND DISABILITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ARE JUST TO NAME A FEW TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THE RESOURCES THAT THEY WANT AND NEED. AND NOW, THEREFOR, THE HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT PROCLAIMS MARCH AS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY MONTH AND ENCOURAGES LEADERS AND BUSINESSES TO FOSTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES SO THEY'RE BETTER ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND PURSUE THEIR DREAM, APPROVED 21ST DAY OF MARCH, 2022.

>> APPROVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

(APPLAUSE) >> WE HAVE FAMILY AND FRIENDS FROM DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS. YESTERDAY, WE CELEBRATED WOWORL DOWN SYNDROME DAY. WE HAVE TWO BEAUTIFUL SOULS HERE. MISS EVA AND ADDISON. DOES ANYBODY WANTS TO SAY A FEW WORDS?

>> ONE OF THEM SEEMS TO BE VERY SHY THERE.

(LAUGHTER) >> DO YOU WANT TO SAY A FEW

WORDS? >> YES.

>> AWESOME. >> OKAY.

>> THANK YOU. I LOVE YOU! I LOVE YOU.

(LAUGHTER) (APPLAUSE)

>> GOOD AFTERNOON, COMMISSIONERS. YESTERDAY WAS WORLD DOWN SYNDROMEDOWN SYNDROM DAY. THEY'RE ALWAYS SPECIAL TO US. THAT'S WHAT I BELIEVE IN. YESTERDAY I SPENT A MISSION WITH KIDS WITH DOWN SYNDROME. MY HEART DROPPED AND I STARTED TO CRY INSIDE BECAUSE THESE KIDS ARE SO IMPORTANT. AND AS WELL AS IMPORTANT TO EVERYONE HERE IN HIDALGO COUNTY AND THE RGV.

THEY WERE HAPPY. THEY WANTED TO HUG ME.

(LAUGHTER) >> BUT IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO RECOGNIZE NOT JUST ONLY DOWN SYNDROME BUT ALL DISABILITIES.

WE SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE APPROVAL AND SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER REGARDLESS OF LIMITATION. THANK YOU.

>> THANK YOU. (APPLAUSE)

>> ADDISON CAN SAY A FEW WORDS AS WELL.

(SPEAKER AWAY FROM MICROPHONE) >> THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME AND MY FRIENDS WITH DOWN SYNDROME.

(CHEERS AND APPLAUSE) (APPLAUSE)

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(CHITCHAT) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL RIGHT.

[5. Open Forum]

THANK YOU ALL FOR WAITING. WE NOW HAVE OPEN FORUM.

>> YES, THANK YOU. THANK YOU, JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS. FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, I'D LIKE TO REMIND EVERYONE, I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE. YOU ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC FORUM PROCESS. WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE BE FAMILIAR WITH THE RULES OF DECORUM. IT PROHIBITS DIRECT AND INDIRECT PERSONAL ATTACKS ON MEMBERS OF THE COURT OR ANY COUNTY INDIVIDUALS. AGAIN, THE COMMENTS SHOULD ALSO PERTAIN TO COUNTY BUSINESS, AND CANNOT BE THREATENING IN NATURE.

(SPEAKING IN SPANISH) >> THANK YOU. MISS CANTU, HOW MANY PARTICIPANTS DO WE HAVE TODAY FOR OPEN FORUM?

>> WE HAVE A TOTAL OF NINE. >> NINE.

(SPEAKER AWAY FROM MICROPHONE) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: WELL, WE'VE

ALREADY STARTED. LET'S DO IT. >> NO PROBLEM.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: I APPRECIATE THAT.

>> MISS CANTU, FIRST PARTICIPANT, PLEASE.

>> FIRST PARTICIPANT IS FRANCISCA CANTANILLA.

>> THERE'S A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMIT.

(SPEAKING IN SPANISH) >> THANK YOU.

(SPEAKING IN SPANISH) >> GOOD AFTERNOON, JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS. I'M THE ORGANIZER FROM THE PRECINCT 3.

I'M HERE TO THANK YOU FOR THE SERVICES THAT YOU HAVE PROVIDED

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US IN PRISON NUMBER 3, ESPECIALLY COMMISSIONER VILLARREAL. I WANT TO THANK YOU. BECAUSE WE'VE SEEN GOOD RESULTS. BUT WE THINK THAT WE NEED BETTER COMMUNICATIONS, BECAUSE THERE'S MORE THINGS THAT WE NEED. I'M GOING TO TALK SPECIFICALLY ABOUT ONE -- SPECIFICALLY -- BECAUSE WE'RE WORRIED ABOUT THE UPCOMING RAIN SEASON. I KNOW THERE ARE MORE -- I ASK YOU NOT TO FORGET ABOUT US BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO USE THE WORD BUT I THINK WE'RE EXCLUDED. WE'RE UP NORTH. I ASK YOU NOT TO FORGET ABOUT US. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

>> MISS CHAPAS, OUR NEXT PARTICIPANT.

>> ALFREDO LEJA. >> MR. LEJA. THERE IS A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMIT. I'LL ADVISE WHEN THERE'S TWO MINUTES.

(SPEAKING IN SPANISH) >> THANK YOU, SIR. GOOD AFTERNOON MY NAME IS ALFREDO LEJA. I'M HERE TO THANK COMMISSIONER FUENTES FOR ALL THE SUPPORT WE'VE RECEIVED LIKE THE CLEANUPS AND PICKING UP BRANCHES. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

>> MISS CANTU, OUR NEXT PARTICIPANT.

>> MANFLOR MARTINEZ. (SPEAKING IN SPANISH)

>> GOOD AFTERNOON. MY NAME IS FLORA MARTINEZ. I'M HERE TO THANK COMMISSIONER VILLARREAL FOR THE CLEAN UP DONE. I WOULD LIKE TO EXPOSE A CASE I HAD WITH MY GRANDDAUGHTER, WHO I HAD TO GIVE FIRST AID SINCE THERE ARE NO EMERGENCY ROOMS. THE CLOSEST ONE IS 25 MINUTES AWAY. SO I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT THIS? THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

>> MISS CANTU, OUR NEXT PARTICIPANT?

>> YAVERA GONZALES. (SPEAKING IN SPANISH)

>> GOOD AFTERNOON. MY NAME IS YAVERA GONZALES. I'M HERE TO THANK YOU COMMISSIONERS, ESPECIALLY COMMISSIONER FUENTES FROM PRE PRECINCT 1. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK COMMISSIONER FUENTES FOR THE DONATION HE MADE. I KNOW YOU'RE TRYING TO

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MAKE THE PARK LOOK BETTER. IT'S OUR JOB TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY. I'M HERE TO INVITE YOU TO THE NEXT EVENT, WHICH WILL BE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 26TH. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.

>> MISS CANTU, NEXT PARTICIPANT.

>> MARCELLA ALEJANDRE. (SPEAKING IN SPANISH)

>> GOOD AFTERNOON, JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS. I'M AN ORGANIZER FROM THE LUPE PRISON 1 AND 4. WOULD LIKE TO THANK COMMISSIONER FUENTES. EARLIER TODAY, THERE WERE OTHER PEOPLE HERE BUT THEY HAD TO LEAVE. I KNOW THERE'S -- WE'VE BEEN STRUGGLING WITH THE MAIN ROAD, BUT WORK HAS STARTED THERE. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU. ALSO, WE WILL HAVE A MEETING IN, SO I WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU THERE. SO I WOULD LIKE TO SCHEDULE A MEETING WITH YOU TO TALK TO THE NEIGHBORS TO SEE WHEN YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO DO

SO. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. >> MISS CANTU, NEXT PRESENTER.

(INAUDIBLE) >> MR. CLARITY, THERE'S A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMIT. I'LL ADVISE YOU WHEN THERE'S TWO

MINUTES. >> AGAIN, I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY CONGRATULATIONS TO THOSE WHO WON THEIR ELECTION AND URGE THAT WE GET BACK TO ADDRESSING THE ISSUES THAT FACE US TODAY. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THIS COMMISSION HAS OUTSTANDING 14 BOND ISSUED, TOTALING $428.9 MILLION. AND THIS TOTAL WILL CONTINUE TO GROW AS A WAY OF GATHERING MONEY TO PAY OFF EXPENDITURES. ALTHOUGH I THINK MOST OF THOSE BONDS ARE RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURTHOUSE, IT DOESN'T MATTER, BECAUSE 40% OF THE POPULATION CANNOT PAY. AND THOSE WHO CAN PAY, WILL SIMPLY PAY MORE. I HAVE TRIED TO FIND A TACTFUL WAY OF SAYING IT, BUT YOU KNOW ME. I'M JUST GOING TO TELL YOU WHAT I THINK. YOU NEED TO STOP SPENDING. AND SELLING BONDS AT A TIME WHEN THE PEOPLE ARE HURTING. THIS WEEKEND, IT COST $75 TO FILL UP MY TRUCK. BETWEEN YOUR SPENDING AND INFLATION, THERE ARE GOING TO BE MORE PEOPLE HURTING. YOU DON'T SEEM TO CARE. WHAT'S ANOTHER BOND? LET'S GET ONE. A PERFECT EXAMPLE IS THE SECOND PHASE OF THE COURTHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. IT INCLUDES THE INSTALLATION OF DRAIN LINE FROM THE COURTHOUSE TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE EXPRESSWAY ON 107. THIS IS A 72-INCH LINE DOWN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. AN ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION TIME IS TWO YEARS. THERE ARE AN ESTIMATED 222 BUSINESSES WITH ABOUT 5,600 EMPLOYEES WHO CANNOT WAIT FOR TWO YEARS FOR A PAYCHECK. HOW ARE THESE BUSINESSES GOING TO PAY THEIR TAXES? THIS IS THE SAME COUNTY THAT FORCED THESE PEOPLE TO SHELTER IN PLACE FOR MORE THAN 12 MONTHS AND NOW IS GOING TO DESTROY THE REST OF THEIR BUILDINGS, WHAT'S LEFT OF THE BUSINESSES? MY QUESTION IS WHEN IS THE COUNTY GOING TO TELL THE BUSINESSES WHAT IS HAPPENIN THEM PREPARE FOR WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN? AND I ALSO HAVE A QUESTION FROM THE PUBLIC THAT THE PUBLIC WANTS AND NEEDS A COUNTY ORDINANCE ON RECORD FEES AND THE MAXIMUM RATE THAT CAN BE CHARGED. THE CITY OF ED DIN

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BURG, MCALLEN, FARR, SAN JUAN, MERCEDES -- THIS IS A SHORT LIST. I'M SURE THERE'S MORE. SOMEONE TELLING THEM A PRICE WHENEVER THEY'RE GOING TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE AT $300 OR $400 BUT THE PRICE WENT OVER $1,000 WHEN THEY REACHED THE HOME. SO WE'RE ASKING THAT YOU CONSIDER CHECKING INTO THIS MATTER. AND TRY TO REGULATE WHAT THEY'RE DOING. IF THE CITIES CAN DO IT, THE COUNTY CAN DO IT. THE TODAY ON THE AGENDA, I HAVE 13-D, E, F, G, 20 B, 21 A-1. I ADDED THEM UP. THE BEST OF MY ABILITY THAT IS CREATING NEW POSITIONS AND JOBS THAT IS ALMOST $400,000. THAT'S JUST THIS WEEK. LIKE I SAID, YOU ALL ARE READY GOOD AT SPENDING MONEY. BUT YOU PEOPLE ARE HURTING OUT THERE. YOU CAN PAY YOUR TAXES, BUT THEY CAN'T. THANK YOU.

>> THANK YOU. MISS CANTU, NEXT PRESENTER.

>> DOLORES DEL RIO. >> HELLO. RICHARD, I'M HERE TO APOLOGIZE TO YOU. I MISREAD THE LAW AND I DIDN'T KNOW THE COUNTY DIDN'T HAVE DIRECTION BUSINESS WITH IBC. SO THAT WAS FROM A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO. BUT ON THE SUBJECT OF BANKS, YOU KNOW, I'M A VERY FALLIBLE PERSON. AND THEREFORE HAPPY. YOU FIND MISERABLE PEOPLE KNOW EVERYTHING ALL THE TIME. WHAT I'VE LEARNED IS THAT THE COUNTY HAS CONTRACTED WITH LONE STAR NATIONAL BANK TO SERVICE OUR PUBLIC FUNDS. AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY ENFORCEMENT OF CRIMES NETWORK IN 2017, ASSESSED A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY ON THIS BANK. AND YET THE COUNTY FEELS LIKE THAT'S THE MOST TRUST WORTHY ESTABLISHMENT TO ADMINISTER OUR MONEY. AND IN HAD THIS DETERMINATION, LONE STAR SITUATED IN FARR, WOEFULLY VIOLATED A BANK SECURITY ACT AND THEIR REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FROM 2010 TO 2014. LONE SSTAR FAILED, A, TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT ADEQUATE ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING PROGRAM. YEAH. B, CONDUCTED CONDUCT REQUIRED DUE DILIGENCE ON FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT AT. AND, C, REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY. LONE STAR'S FAILURE IN THESE AREAS ALLOWED IT FOR A SINGLE FOREIGN INSTITUTION FROM MEXICO TO MOVE HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF U.S. DOLLARS IN SUSPICIOUS BULK CASH SHIPMENTS THROUGH THE U.S. FINANCIAL SYSTEM IN LESS THAN

TWO YEARS. THIS ACTIVITY... >> ONE MINUTE.

>> THANK YOU. JUST THREE MONTHS BEFORE THE MEXICAN GOVERNMENT IMPOSED REGULATIONS RESTRICTING MEXICAN BANK TRANSACTIONS IN U.S. CURRENCY, AND DRAMATICALLY INCREASED AFTER THE REGULATIONS BECAME EFFECTIVE. I WISH THAT I HAD AS A SPEAKER ONLY OF ENGLISH, AND SOME PIG'S SPANISH TO ALSO BE TRANSLATED. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME.

>> MISS CANTU, NEXT PRESENTER. >> EDUARDO ESTRADA.

>> MR. ESTRADA, THERE'S A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMIT.

>> JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS, FELLOW CITIZENS, MY NAME IS EDUARDO ESTRADA. I'M NOT HERE TO CRITICIZE OR COMPLAIN BUT TO OFFER A POSITIVE SUGGESTION TO AVOID A REPEAT OF THE UNEXPECTED OBSTACLES, WHICH WE, THE VOTERS, EXPERIENCED THIS PAST ELECTION.

IN SHORT, MY WIFE AND I WENT TO LOCATIONS AT SAN CARLOS, THE HIGH SCHOOL, AND COUNTY ANNEX DRIVE-THRU VOTING. OTHER THAN THE POLITICAL CANDIDATE SIGNS, NO ONE WAS AT SAN CARLOS. THERE WAS NO REPUBLICAN PARTY VOTING BEING CONDUCTED AT ACONOMIDES.

THE DRIVE-THRU VOTING AT COUNTY ANNEX WAS SNARLED BY CONGESTED

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TRAFFIC. TRAFFIC CAMMING OFF NORTH COSTENER COULDN'T MERGE INTO THE DRIVE-THRU VOTING LANE ENTRANCE AT THE NORTH END OF THE PARKING LOT. I WOULD DESCRIBE IT AS BEING CUT-THROAT. ONLY ONE OFFICER WAS DIRECTING TRAFFIC TO EXIT THE PARKING LOT.

BUT NO ONE WAS DIRECTING THE IN-FLOW OF CARS. I'VE SEEN BETTER TRAFFIC CONTROL AT CHIK-FIL-A. AS SUCH, IN FRUSTRATION, WE WENT HOME. LATER ON WITH DETERMINATION TO VOTE, I CAST MY PRIVILEGED RIGHT TO VOTE AS AN AMERICAN CITIZEN AT THE UTRGV SITE. I SUGGEST THAT FOR THE NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION, THE COUNTY CONSIDERS SPREADING OUT THE DRIVE-UP VOTING TO LIMITED VENUES ALREADY USED BY THE COUNTY AT PLACES LIKE THE EDINBURG SOCCER STADIUM, THE ARENA AND PAYNE ARENA FOR EXAMPLE. THESE VENUES HAVE PROVEN TO BE USEFUL FOR COVID TESTING. WHY NOT FOR VOTING? IMPLEMENTING...

>> ONE MINUTE. >> IMPLEMENTING SUCH A SUGGESTION WOULD ONLY HELP TO SAVE MIXED-MARRIAGES SUCH AS MINE. I AM A DEMOCRAT, AND MY WIFE IS A REPUBLICAN. (CHUCKLING)

>> THANK YOU VERY MUCH. >> THANK YOU.

(APPLAUSE) >> MISS CANTU, OUR LAST

PRESENTER. >> ARTHUR FLORES.

>> OH, NO, NO, SIR, NO. AS ALWAYS, MR. FLORES, THERE'S A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMIT. I'LL ADVISE WHEN THERE'S ONE MINUTE.

I'LL START WHEN YOU START, SIR. >> THANK YOU VERY MUCH. START NOW, PLEASE. GOOD AFTERNOON, JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS. MY NAME IS ARTURO FLORES, ARTHUR FLORES. I WANT TO THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO CELEBRATE THE SERVICE WE JUST HAD A LITTLE WHILE AGO FROM THE PEOPLE FROM THE DISABLED COMMUNITY. I THANK YOU ALSO FOR YESTERDAY. I UNDERSTAND THAT YESTERDAY WAS DECLARED COVID-19 MEMORIAL DAY FOR HIDALGO COUNTY. THANK YOU FOR THE PRAYERS. THAT'S ALL VERY IMPORTANT THAT WE BELIEVE IN THE SAME GOD. THANK YOU FOR THAT. I ALSO WOULD LIKE TO PROPOSE THAT WE SOME DAY MAKE A MEMORIAL -- A PRESENTATION, A PROCLAMATION FOR SOME OTHER THINGS. FOR EXAMPLE, I WOULD LIKE TO ASK FOR SOME TIME TO COMMEMORATE THE DEATH OF ERNESTO RAMIREZ. HIS FATHER IS NO LONGER HAVING ANYBODY TO LIVE IN HIS HOUSE. HE IS ALONE. HE WAS A SINGLE DAD. THE DEATH OF HIS SON IS COMING UP IN I BELIEVE APRIL. ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY.

HE DIED HERE IN ED -- HE'S ONE OF MANY PEOPLE WHO DIED BECAUSE OF BEING VACCINATED. NOT TO COVID BUT DUE TO THE VACCINE.

THE CURRENT RED BOXES FOR VACCINE DEATHS, DEATHS TO THE VACCINE, IS 24,641. OTHER THINGS HAPPENED BESIDES DEATH.

141,000 HOSPITALIZATIONS. 123,800 URGENT CARE. 181,000 DOCTOR OFFICE VISITS DUE TO HAVING VACCINE ADVERSE EVENTS.

THERE IS A REPORTING SYSTEM CALLS VAERS. VACCINE ADVERSE REPORTING SYSTEM THAT REPORTS THIS.

>> ONE MINUTE. >> YES. IF YOU HAVE A PHONE, YOU CAN LOOK AT THIS QR CODE AND IT WILL TELL YOU MORE ABOUT IT, MORE INFORMATION. A LINK TO VAERS. MANY PEOPLE HAVE DIED DUE TO HEART PROBLEMS, SPORTS PEOPLE. IF YOU ARE A SPORTS

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FAN, THERE IS BEAUTIFUL MUSIC YOU CAN PLAY. JUST PUT THAT ON YOUR PHONE. BEAUTIFUL MUSIC. ALL INFORMATION ABOUT THESE FOUR SPORTS PEOPLE WHO DIED DUE TO THE VACCINE. LASTLY, I WANT TO THANK ANYBODY WHO NEEDS THIS TRANSLATED INTO SPANISH, YOU DO A VERY GOOD JOB. THIS INFORMATION SHOULD ALSO BE SHARED TO THE SPANISH-SPEAKING COMMUNITY. SO THANK YOU VERY

MUCH, GENTLEMEN. >> THANK YOU, SIR.

>> MISS CANTU, DO WE HAVE OTHER PARTICIPANTS?

[6. County Judge's Office]

>> NO, SIR. >> THANK YOU.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: NEXT ITEM, PROCLAMATION AND RECOGNITION OF

NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL WEEK. >> THANK YOU ALL FOR WAITING. I HOPE YOU'VE ENJOYED IT SO FAR. (CHUCKLING)

>> I THINK ANDREA NEEDS A SEAT UP HERE.

(CHUCKLING) >> GOOD AFTERNOON, JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS. I'M WITH THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIVISION. I'LL BE READING THE PROCLAMATION TODAY. PROCLAMATION AND RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL WEEK. WHEREAS HIDALGO COUNTY HAS A RICH AGRICULTURAL HISTORY IN CITRUS, PRODUCE, COTTON, SUGAR CANE AND GRAIN SORGUM. HIDALGO COUNTY CONTINUES AS A LEADER IN LOGISTICS, MARKETING AND STORAGE PRODUCTS ESSENTIAL TO THE LOCAL STATE AND NATIONAL FOOD SUPPLY.

WHEREAS NATIONAL AGRICULTURE WEEK IS COMMITTED TO EDUCATING PEOPLE ABOUT WHERE FUEL, FOOD AND FIBER COMES FROM AND HIGHLIGHTED BY NATIONAL AG DAY, MARCH 22ND. RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE IN OUR SOCIETY, IT SHOULD BE NOTED AGRICULTURE EFFICIENCIES HAVE BECOME INTRICATE TO THE FOOD CHAIN SO TODAY'S FARMER GROWS TWICE AS MUCH AS HIS PARENTS, USING LESS LAND, ENERGY, WATER AND FEWER EMISSIONS.

WHEREAS, TODAY'S AVERAGE FARMER FEEDS 155 PEOPLE COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE FARMER FEEDING JUST 26 PEOPLE IN 1960. AND WHEREAS, TO KEEP UP WITH POPULATION GROWTH, MORE FOOD WILL HAVE TO BE PROUD IN THE NEXT 50 YEARS THAN THE PAST 10,000 YEARS COMBINED. AND WHEREAS, HIDALGO COUNTY AGRICULTURE PROVIDES TREMENDOUS ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS, FLOOD MITIGATION, EROSION CONTROL AND CARBON RECAPTURE DURING THE GROWING SERVICE. BE IT PROCLAIMED THE HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT DECLARES THE WEEK MAMARCH 20-26TH AS NATIONA AGRICULTURE WEEK AND MARCH 22ND, NATIONAL AG DAY AND RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE IN OUR SOCIETY AND THE RECOGNITION OF GROWERS IN HIDALGO COUNTY.

APPROVED THIS 22ND DAY OF MARCH 2022.

>> MOTION APPROVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

(APPLAUSE) >> THANK YOU, JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT IN THIS PROCLAMATION ON NATIONAL AG DAY AND WEEK. I WANT TO RECOGNIZE SOME OF OUR PARTNERS PRESENT REPRESENTING TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, OUR STATE DIRECTOR FOR TEXAS FARM BUREAU, BRIAN JONES AND BRAD COWEN, MICHAELLY, RAUL VILLARREAL. THANK YOU VERY

MUCH. >> THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE. CONGRATULATIONS.

AGRICULTURE IS THE DNA OF THE VALLEY. WE THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

YOU'RE VERY RIGHT ABOUT THE STATISTICS THAT OUR FOOD SUPPLY, THE NEED IS GOING TO BE GREATER AND GREATER WITHIN THE FUTURE.

THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU ARE DOING.

>> THANK YOU. (CHITCHAT)

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>> JUDGE CORTEZ: IS SOMEBODY HERE FROM THE OFFICE TO PRESENT

ITEMS 6-B? OKAY. ITEM 6-B. >> GOOD AFTERNOON, JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS. NUMBER ONE, APPROVAL TO ACCEPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 HUMANITIES TEXAS GRANT AWARD IN HAD THE AMOUNT OF $1,500 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 1ST, 2022 TO MAY 31ST, 2022 WITH AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY JUDGE TO EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENT AND

RELATED DOCUMENTS. >> MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> NUMBER 2, DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF ART AND SKINS IMAS AND HIDALGO COUNTY ACTING BY THE HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE'S OFFICE FOR UNSINKABLE, VOICES FROM THE STORM WITH

AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY JUDGE. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> APPROVAL TO RAOF PROPOSITIO OF GRANT AWARD AND CASH MATCH IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: GO BACK AND

TELL THEM ABOUT UNSINKABLE. >> IT'S AN ART EXHIBIT THAT TELLS ABOUT PEOPLE THAT SURVIVED HURRICANE HARVEY. IT'S BEAUTIFUL, YET ALSO REALLY REAL LIFE EXHIBIT OF SOMETHING THAT PEOPLE GO THROUGH THIS, AND THIS IS SOMETHING WE WANT TO BRING TO THE COMMUNITY. SHOW THEM THE REAL LIFE EXPERIENCE OF SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAPPENING. WHAT THEY WENT THROUGH. WHAT HAPPENED IN THE AFTERMATH. THE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER OF

EVERYTHING. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ITEM 4.

>> 4, APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATION OF GRANT AWARD AND CASH MATCH IN

THE AMOUNT OF $3,000. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> I'M HERE TO DO 6-C. AGENDA ITEM 6-C, FISCAL YEAR 2022 AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE GRANT.

APPROVAL TO RATIFY THE APPLICATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE GRANT.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: TELL THEM WHAT THAT IS.

>> THE AARP, THE PURPOSE IS TO FUND --

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, RIGHT?

>> NO. (LAUGHTER)

>> THE AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE GRANT IS TO FUND QUICK ACTION PROJECT TO SAY MAKE COMMUNITIES LIVABLE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES.

THE GRABBED IS USED TO FUND A SENIOR FITNESS EQUIPMENT TO BE LOCATED IN THE PALM VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER IN MCALLEN, TEXAS. THE EQUIPMENT IS SET FOR ANY SENIOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. IT HAS VERY SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES AND SPECIFIC USES

[7. Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu]

THAT ARE MORE FOR ANYBODY OVER THE AGE OF 50 SPECIFICALLY.

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>> JUDGE CORTEZ: THEN WE'LL PROVE TO PRECINCT 2.

>> I DON'T WANT YOU TO THINK I STOLE THE IDEA, JUDGE. WE'RE DOING SOMETHING SIMILAR. WE GOT A $50,000 GRANT. WE'LL TALK ABOUT IT LATER. THIS IS AWESOME TO SEE THAT A LOT OF THIS IS

HAPPENING. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: YEP. MOTION AND SECOND TO APPROVE. ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

[8. District Attorney's Office]

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> THANK YOU, JUDGE. >> THANK YOU, COMMISSIONERS.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: 8-A, DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.

>> GOOD AFTERNOON, COMMISSIONERS. ITEM 8-A, DISTRICT ATTORNEY REGION 3 BORDER PROSECUTION UNIT, WE ARE ASKING APPROVAL TO SUBMIT BPU GRANT NUMBER 253810.

>> MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> 8 B, DA. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

[9. Sheriff's Office]

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THE (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. SHERIFF'S OFFICE. 9-A.

>> CAPTAIN DAVID FREEMAN PRESENTING FOR HIDALGO COUNTY SHERIFF. 9-A, SHERIFFS LEOSE FUND 1220.

PART 2, APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE THE

2022 LEOSE ALLOCATION. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> B, DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO APPOINT MEGAN ESPINOZA, STUDENT AT SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AS AN INTERN UNDER THE HIDALGO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE LAW ENFORCEMENT INTERSHIP PROGRAM FOR MARCH 2022 TO MAY

2022. >> APPROVED.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> 9-C, DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO APPOINT CRYSTAL DAVILA, STUDENT AT SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY

AS AN INTERN. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> 9-D, DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION OF ONE DUTCH SHEPHERD K-9 TO THE HIDALGO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE BY THE

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. >> APPROVED.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> LAST ONE, 9-E, PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE 2021 RACIAL PROFILING REPORT AS PRESENTED BY THE HIDALGO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> 10-A, CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3. DO YOU WANT TO TAKE THAT?

[10. Constable Pet. #3]

>> 10-A, CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3 FEDERAL SHARING DOJ IN THE

AMOUNT OF $8,808.30. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> B, APPROVAL OF CONSTABLE 3 APPROVAL OF THE 2022 APPROPRIATION.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> C, APPROVAL OF 2022 APPROPRIATION OF HIDALGO COUNTY

CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> D, APPROVAL OF THE CERTIFICATION OF REVENUES.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

[11. Constable Pet. #4]

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(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

THANK YOU, COMMISSIONER. ITEM 11-A, CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4. OF

>> GOOD AFTERNOON. 11-A, REQUESTING APPROVAL TO ACCEPT

THREE INTOXILYZERES. >> APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> 11-B, CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4

LEOSE. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. THANK YOU.

>> THANK YOU. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: CONSTABLE

[12. Constable Pet. #5]

PRECINCT 5. >> IF THEY'RE NOT ON, I'LL DO IT. 12-A, DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO

APPOINT JOEL MEDINA JR. >> APPROVE.

[13. Human Resources]

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

HUMAN RESOURCES. . >> GOOD AFTERNOON. 13-A-A-A-AA REQUESTING A WAIVER OF THE FOLLOWING IF APPLICABLE FOR THE PERSONNEL ITEMS LISTED, ACTION ITEM NUMBER 3, BUDGET AMENDMENT POLICY PERSONNEL RELATED AMENDMENTS.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> 13-B, APPROVAL TO APPOINT DIANA CUELLAR STUPIDENT AT UTRG.

>> APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> 13-C, APPROVAL OF THE POINT OF INTERNS FROM THE RGV COLLEGE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WIC LACTATION CARE CENTER.

>> APPROVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> JUDGE, WE DO HAVE A PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FORM ON THE NEXT THREE ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER HR, 13-D, 13-E, AND 13-F. AS WELL

AS 13-G. 13-D. >> I NOTICE THAT MOST OF THESE, AND AGAIN WE'RE CREATING WHATEVER IT SAYS $57,000 $825.89 IS THE BUDGETARY IMPACT OF THIS UN FUNDING UNDETERMINED. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

>> THE FUNDING SOURCE HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED YET. AS I'VE STATED IN THE PAST, IT WOULD BE PRESUMPTION TO IDENTIFY FUNDING BEFORE COMMISSIONERS COURT TAKES ACTION.

>> OKAY. >> WHEN THE COMMISSIONERS COURT TAKES ACTION, WE THE ADMINISTRATION WILL ADDRESS ACCORDINGLY OR PROCEED ACCORDINGLY.

>> OKAY. THEN, THE 13-D, WE'RE CREATING HOW MANY PEOPLE -- I KNOW RECENTLY THE COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCY HAD BEEN HIRING AND WE'RE HIRING ANOTHER ONE FOR $40,552. I KNOW WE HAD A LADY ONCE BEFORE THAT DIDN'T GET THE MONEY OUT. I DON'T THINK HE HAS THAT PROBLEM WHERE I JUST GOT A CALL ON THIS ONE AS TO HOW MANY.

THIS ONE -- THIS DEPARTMENT SEEMS TO COME UP A LOT.

>> RIGHT. PART OF THAT PROCESS FOR THE SERVICE AGENCY IS DISTRIBUTION OF THE SERVICES AND FUNDS THAT THEY'VE BEEN ALLOCATED. THERE IS A NEED TO ACCOUNT AND FOR THOSE FUNDS. SO THAT'S THE PURPOSE OF THE CREATION UNDER THE ARPA GRANT

FOR THE ACCOUNT. >> OKAY. AND THEN THE NEXT ONE WAS 13-F. AGAIN, WE'RE CREATING ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR, FIVE, SIX. AND WE'RE DELETING SOME. I'M ASSUMING THAT ARE EMPTY POSITIONS. IT LOOKS LIKE $152,568.64. IT'S UNDER THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO AGAIN COVID GRANT. SO THEY WERE JUST QUESTIONING AGAIN, ARE THEY JUST SPENDING AND HIRING GETTING THESE POSITIONS BECAUSE WE HAVE COVID MONEY?

>> NO, MA'AM. THIS IS PART OF THE OVERALL PLAN WITH RESPECT TO THE PANDEMIC. SO YOU HAVE SEVERAL GRANTS. ONE IS THE COVID GRANT. ALL RIGHT. BUT YOU HAVE THE PHS GRANT. SO THE

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HEALTH DEPARTMENT HAS SEVERAL GRANTS THAT HAVE BEEN AWARDED TO THEM. THIS IS PART OF THE ADMINISTRATION BY WAY OF THE SLOTS THEY MEET TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM.

>> LIKE I SAY, THE COVID SEEMS TO BE GETTING BETTER. WHAT HAPPENS TO ALL THESE POSITIONS THAT WE CREATE UNDER THIS? I

KNOW THIS IS UNDER A GRANT. >> THESE ARE ALL GRANT FUNDS.

AND THE AVAILABILITY OF THE POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO FUNDING, IE, THE GRANT. WHEN THE GRANT EXPIRES, THERE'S NO MORE FUNDING. INDIVIDUALS THAT APPLIED FOR THESE POSITIONS ARE AWARE OF THIS AND THERE'S AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM THEY SIGN.

>> I WANTED TO BE SURE. 13-G, THIS ONE AGAIN, IS LOOKS LIKE $60,418.01. AND I UNDERSTAND THAT THESE ARE FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT OR WHATEVER, BUT THEY WILL BE GOING TO THE SHERIFF'S

OFFICE IS THAT CORRECT. >> I CAN'T ANSWER THAT

QUESTION. >> THEY ARE MEDICAL STAFF. BUT THEY ARE NOT FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. THEY'RE MEDICAL STAFF THAT WILL BE PROVIDING SERVICES AT THE COUNTY JAIL.

>> OKAY. THAT'S WHAT THEY WANTED TO KNOW.

20- 20-B-2 --

>> WE'VE ADDRESSED 13. WHEN WE GET TO 20, WE'LL ADDRESS THOSE.

>> SOUNDS GOOD. THANK YOU. >> ITEM 13-D, FOR THE IT DEPARTMENT EFFECTIVE THE NEXT FULL PAY PERIOD MARCH 2022 AS FOLLOWS. REQUESTING AUTHORITY AT GRADE 10. OF THIS IS DUE TO THE IT DEPARTMENT RECENTLY ASSUMING DUTIES FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE THIS. IS NOT SERVICE IT COUNTY-WIDE DEPARTMENT WAS DOING BEFORE. AND DISCOVERED AND WORKING TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE SHERIFFSHERIFF'S OFFICE. WE HA DETERMINED THERE IS A NEED FOR ADDITIONAL TECHNICIAN TO COVER THOSE OPERATIONS OVER THERE. I DO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM 13-E, FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCY THIS IS FROM THE ARPA GRANTSERVICE AGENCY THIS I ARPA GRANT GIVEN TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCY. I AM REQUESTING APPROVAL TO THE PERSONNEL ACTION EFFECTIVE THE NEXT PAY PERIOD, MARCH 28, 2022 AS FOLLOWS. I AM REQUESTING AUTHORITY TO CREATE SLOT 0102 ACCOUNTANT 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,552. COMMISSIONERS, AS YOU KNOW, CSA RECEIVED DIRECTIONAL LOCATION OF ARPA FUNDS. THIS REQUIRES CLOSE MONITORING OF ALL THOSE FINANCIAL OPERATIONS. AND THUS THERE IS A NEED FOR ONE PERSON TO BE JUST MONITORING ARPA FUNDING AND ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH THE GRANT REQUIREMENTS. I RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM 13-F FOR THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. THIS IS FROM THE ELC COVID GRANT. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL ACTIONS EFFECTIVE THE NEXT FULL PAY PERIOD MARCH 28, 2022 AS FOLLOWS. REQUESTING TO CREATE SLOT 004, COVID-19 EPIDEMIOLOGIST 1 AND GRADE 13. AND SLOT 005 COVID-19 AN LIST 1 AT GRADE 10. THESE POSITIONS WILL ASSIST WITH COVID OPERATIONS. THE EPIDEMIOLOGISTS ARE CONDUCTING CRITICAL ROLE.

THERE IS A NEED TO GATHER INFORMATION TO ANALYZE AND TRANSLATE THAT INFORMATION FOR THE COMMUNITY. IT IS COMING FROM A GRANT THAT IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO DO THAT. AND THUS I DO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THIS.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> THE NEXT ITEM IS FROM THE PUBLIC HEALTH GRANT FOR THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AS WELL APPROVING THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL ACTIONS. I'M REQUESTING TO DELETE VACANT SLOT 0003, PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNICIAN 1. OF THE THAT IS CURRENTLY GRADE 7. AND CREATE INSTEAD SLOT 0004, PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNICIAN 2, AT A GRADE 11. THE REASON FOR THIS IS THIS POSITION IS GOING TO ASSUME MORE COMPLEX TASKS. THERE IS A CRITICAL NEED TO PROVIDE PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDANCE AND EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY. WE DO NEED SOMEONE THAT COMES IN WITH A BACKGROUND IN EXPERIENCE WHERE THEY CAN GO OUT TO FORUMS, RESPOND ON SOCIAL MEDIA, ADDRESS THE MEDIA AND BASICALLY DISSEMINATE KEY PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATION. AND THUS, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE GET SOMEONE WITH THE APPROPRIATE CREDENTIALS. THAT'S WHY WE ARE RECOMMENDING THIS CHANGE.

[01:15:01]

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> NEXT ITEM FOR THE HEALTH ADMINISTRATION CLINIC, APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS EFFECTIVE NEXT PAY PERIOD EFFECTIVE MARCH 28, 2022. DELETE SLOT 0058, MECHANIC 1, GRADE 6. SLOT 004, SUPERVISOR 2, GRADE 11, AND SLOT 0047, AND CREATE 0066 HEALTH INSPECTOR 2, GRADE 9. AND CREATE SLOT 0067 AND 0179 WAREHOUSE SPECIALISTS AT GRADE 8. THE REASON FOR THIS CHANGE IS OVER THE YEARS, THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT HAS CONTINUED TO GROW, NOT JUST BECAUSE OF COVID OPERATIONS BUT ALSO BECAUSE OF NATURAL GROWTH. WE DO HAVE THESE CLINICS COMING ON BOARD.

WE HAVE A NEW LAB COMING ON BOARD. THUS NIECE POSITIONS ARE NECESSARY AT THIS TIME TO ENSURE THAT WE'RE ABLE TO ADEQUATELY MAINTAIN WHAT WE HAVE AT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WAREHOUSE AND OTHER OPERATIONS. SPECIFICALLY, AS A NEW FACILITIES ARE COMING

ON BOARD. I RECOMMEND APPROVAL. >> APPROVED.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM 13-G, FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE, THIS IS FROM THE ARPA GRANT. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL ACTIONS EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2022. I'M REQUESTING TO CREATE SLOT 001-0005, CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT, GRADE 7. JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS, I'VE BEEN WORKING WITH THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO MAKE SURE THE MEDICAL NEEDS OF THE COUNTY JJAIL ARE MAINTAINED COVID PUT A STRAIN ON OPERATIONS THERE. THERE'S PROTOCOLS THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE HAS TO MAKE SURE ARE IN PLACE AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED BY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS 24/7. THIS MEDICAL ASSISTANTS AT GRADE 7 ALLOW THEM TO HAVE COVERAGE FOR EACH OF THE THREE SHIFTS MONDAY THROUGH SUNDAY ALL THE TIME AND THE POPULATION IS ADEQUATELY SERVICED. I DO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM -- I AM REQUESTING TO ALLOW SLOT 110 SENIOR DEPUTY SHERIFF RANK 8. THIS IS A NEW POSITION THAT WAS BARELY APPROVED DURING THE LAST BUDGET PROCESS. THE POSITION WAS FUNDED BUT NOT INCLUDING ALLOWANCE. I AM REQUESTING THE COURT ALLOW THE ALLOWANCE IN $500.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> FINAL ITEM FOR TODAY, 13-I FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 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 OF CAMPAIGNTATION PLAN EFFECTIVE NEXT FULL PAY PERIOD MARCH 28, 2022. THIS IS FOR DISCRETIONARY STEP 2, I

RECOMMEND APPROVAL. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> THANK YOU.

[14. Urban County]

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: THANK YOU VERY MUCH. MURBAN COUNCOUNTIES.. I 14 A, 1, REQUESTING EXEMPTION FROM COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE 262.024 A 4 FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES.

>> MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM A-2, PRESENTATION OF THE SCORING GRID FOR PURPOSES OF RANKING BY HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT OF AT LEAST THREE ENGINEERING SERVICE FIRMS FROM THE COUNTY'S APPROVED POOL OF GRADED AND EVALUATED BY THE URBANURBAN COUNTY PROGRAM AND HO COUNTY PURCHASING DEPARTMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE FUNDED THROUGH HIDALGO COUNTY URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM YEAR 2021 CITY OF SAN JUAN STREET IMPROVEMENT FUNDS. SEAMS, INC., 98.33%, AND JAVIER HINOJOSA, 92.33% AND TRCHLT RIMAD.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

[01:20:02]

>> 3, AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICE CONTRACT WITH THE NUMBER 1 RANKED FIRM FOR THE PROVISIONS OF SURVEYING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR HIDALGO COUNTY URBAN COUNTY YEAR 2021 CITY OF SAN JUAN STREET IMPROVEMENT

PROJECT. >> APPROVED.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> 14-B, REQUESTING EXEMPTION FROM COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE 262.024 A 4 FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING

SERVICES. >> APPROVED.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> 14 B-2, PRESENTATION OF THE SCORING GRID FOR PURPOSES OF RANKING HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT OF AT LEAST THREE ENGINEERING SERVICE FIRMS FROM THE COUNTY'S APPROVAL POOL AS GRADED AND EVALUATED BY THE URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM AND THE HIDALGO COUNTY PURCHASING

DEPARTMENT. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> 14 B-3, AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICE CONTRACT WITH THE NUMBER ONE RANKED FIRM OF CRUZ HOGAN ENGINEERS FOR PROVISION OF SURVEYING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR HIDALGO COUNTY URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM YEAR 2021 CITY OF ALAMO WATER AND

SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> ALSO FOR 14-C, REQUESTING EXEMPTION FOR COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVELOCAL GOVERNMEN 262.024 A 4 FOR PROFESSIONAL

ENGINEERING SERVICES. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> 2, PRESENTATION OF THE SCORING GRID FOR PURPOSES AND RANKING BY HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT OF AT LEAST THREE ENGINEERING SERVICE FIRMS FOR THE COUNTY'S APPROVED POOL AS GRADED AND EVALUATED BY THE URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM, HIDALGO COUNTY PURCHASING DEPARTMENT AND

THE CITY OF LA JOYA. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> 3, AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICE CONTRACT WITH NUMBER ONE RANKED FIRM OF SAMES, INC. FOR THE HIDALGO URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM

YEAR 2021. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> FOR ITEM 14-D, I REQUEST NO ACTION ON THAT, JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: OKAY. >> 14-E, SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSE BILL 1295 THE URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM IS REQUESTING CONSIDERATION AND ACTION TO AWARD AND ENTER INTO A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

[15. Community Service Agency]

>> THANK YOU, JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCY.

>> GOOD AFTERNOON. I'M ON BEHALF OF MR. LONGORIA. ITEM 85113, DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ACCEPT THE AMERI CORPSES NOTICE OF GRANT AWARD CONTRACT 21 SCGTX 020 IN THE AMOUNT OF $480,000 FROM THE CORPORATION OF NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM WITH AUTHORIZATION FOR MR. LONGORIA TO ELECTRONICALLY SIGN ANY AND

ALL PERTINENT DOCUMENTS. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. THANK YOU.

>> ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATIONS. YOU'RE UP. YOU'RE NEXT.

[01:25:13]

SOMEONE WANT TO SEND HER A SMOKE SIGNAL. GO AHEAD.

>> MISS CANTU, CAN YOU PLEASE. >> YES, SIR. I'M SENDING HER A

MESSAGE. >> THANK YOU.

>> LET'S MOVE ONTO THE AUDITORAUDITOR'S OFFICE. WE'LL

[16. Elections Administration]

BACK TO MISS RAMON. . ARE YOU GOING TO DO THE NEXT ONE?

>> RAUL, CAN YOU HEAR ME? JUDGE, CAN YOU HEAR ME?

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: YES. YOU'RE NEXT. YOU'RE ON MUTE.

>> HELLO, CAN YOU ALL HEAR ME? >> YES, MA'AM.

>> YOU CAN? CAN ANYBODY ELSE? AM I NEXT?

>> PLEASE. >> AM I NEXT?

>> YES. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: YES.

>> OKAY. DO I PROCEED? >> YES.

>> OKAY. THIS IS YVONNE RAMON WITH THE ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT, 16-A, DISCUSSION ON ELECTION UPDATES. I'M HEARD? I'M OKAY? OKAY. THE FIRST THING IS I WOULD LIKE TO REMIND THE COMMUNITY THAT WE HAVE AN UPCOMING SPECIAL CONSTITUTIONAL ELECTION ON SATURDAY, MAY 7TH. BECAUSE THE SECOND LEGISLATIVE SESSION AND THE THIRD LEGISLATIVE SESSION WAS SO LATE, TWO PROPOSITIONS DID NOT MAKE IT ONTO THE NOVEMBER 2021 ELECTION.

SO THIS MAY 7TH, ALONG WITH THE LOCAL CITY SCHOOLS AND WATER DISTRICTS WE ARE GOING TO HAVE TWO PROPOSITIONS. FIRST DAY OF EARLY VOTING BEGINS MONDAY, APRIL 25TH. AND WILL PROCEED UNTIL THE LAST DAY, TUESDAY, MAY 3RD. REMEMBER, IT STARTS ON A MONDAY, AND ENDS ON A TUESDAY. WHEN THIS ELECTION IS IN MAY.

SO IT'S IMPORTANT THAT OUR COMMUNITY KNOWS THAT THIS WILL ONLY LAST EIGHT DAYS. COMPARED TO THE TWO WEEKS IN THE NOVEMBER ELECTION OR IN THE PRIMARY THAT WE JUST HAD. SO AS I SAID, THERE WILL BE TWO PROPOSITIONS ON THE BALLOT AS WELL AS FIVE CITY ELECTIONS, THREE SCHOOL ELECTIONS, SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE AND ONE WATER IRRIGATION DISTRICT ELECTION. SO MAKE SURE THAT YOU -- ONCE WE GET EVERYTHING ON AFTER TODAY'S ORDER IS APPROVED, WE WILL START TO POST THE SAMPLE BALLOTS. WE WILL CONTINUE WITH PREPARING THE BALLOT. MAKE SURE THAW ARE LOOKING AT YOUR BALLOT AND YOU KNOW SOMEWHAT ON YOUR BALLOT BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT TO VOTE. SO AFTER THE ELECTION IS OVER, ON MAY 7TH ON SATURDAY, WE HAVE WE HAVE JUST FIVE BUSINESS DAYS AND THE PRIMARY RUN-OFF ELECTION WILL BEGIN. THE FIRST DAY OF EARLY VOTING FOR THE ELECTION WILL BE MONDAY, MAY 16TH AND END THAT FRIDAY, MAY 20TH. FOR A PRIMARY ELECTION, IT'S ONLY FIVE DAYS OF EARLY VOTING. ONCE AGAIN WE'VE GOT TO BE PREPARED TO VOTE EARLY VOTING. ONLY FIVE DAYS. OR IF YOU WAIT FOR THE ELECTION DAY, AGAIN, IT WILL BE ON TUESDAY, MAY 24TH. NOW, KEEP IN MIND, IF YOU VOTED DURING THE PRIMARY, YOU WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PARTY'S RUN-OFF IN WHICH YOU VOTED. YOU CANNOT SWITCH PARTIES DURING THE RUN-OFF. IF YOU DID NOT GET A CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PRIMARY, YOU CAN THEN CHOOSE WHICHEVER PARTY YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN. THERE WILL BE SEVEN DEMOCRATIC RUN-OFFS, WITH 57 PRECINCT CHAIRS. SO THE DEMOCRATS WILL HAVE SEVEN RUN-OFFS AND 57 PRECINCT CHAIRS.

THE REPUBLICANS WILL HAVE THREE RACES, THREE RUN-OFFS AND 46 PRECINCT CHAIRS. SO ONCE AGAIN, I WANT EVERYONE -- I WANT TO INVITE EVERYONE TO LOOK AT OUR SAMPLE BALLOT LOOKUP TOOL TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE INFORMED AND YOU'VE READ OVER THE PROPOSITIONS BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT TO VOTE ON MAY 7TH. OR YOU CAN HAVE THE EARLY VOTE PERIOD AS WELL. ANY QUESTIONS ON THAT? I HOPE YOU CAN HEAR ME. THE SECOND ITEM IS DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION, AND AUTHORITY FOR THE HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT TO ORDER THE MAY 7TH, 2022 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. THIS IS A SPECIAL ELECTION TO ADOPT OR REJECT THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS AS SUBMITTED BY THE 87TH LEGISLATOR SPECIAL SESSION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. I DO NEED APPROVAL.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: CAN I HAVE A MOTION?

>> I HAVE A QUESTION, JUDGE. CAN YOU HEAR US?

[01:30:07]

>> I CAN'T HEAR ANYTHING. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: YOU CANNOT HEAR

ANYTHING? APPARENTLY, NOT. >> I JUST HAVE A QUESTION, JUDGE. THERE WAS A CHANGE IN ONE OF THE POLLING PLACES -- (INAUDIBLE) I'M NOT OPPOSED TO EXPANDING AND I'M CURIOUS WHY THEY MADE THE CHANGE FROM A LARGER POPULATION SIZE TO A

SMALLER ONE. >> I'M SORRY, COMMISSIONER.

I'M JUST ABLE TO HEAR YOU. CAN YOU ASK THAT QUESTION AGAIN.

>> I'M CURIOUS WHY WE CHANGED THE POLLING PLACES IN PROGRESSO

LAKES? >> BECAUSE THEY'RE HAVING AN ELECTION. WHEN THE LOCAL ENTITIES CONTRACT US, WE COLLABORATE WITH THEM AND THEY CHOOSE THE POLLING LOCATION SITES. SO IT WAS ACTUALLY PROGRESSO LAKES THAT PICKED THE PROGRESSO LAKES CITY HALL. . SINCE THEY'RE NOT HAVING AN ELECTION, IT WAS MOVED TO THE PROGRESSO POLLING SITE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD OUR COMMUNITY CITY WHICH HAS BEEN A BASE OF OUR EARLY VOTING SITES, THAT CAN BE DURING THIS -- BEFORE THIS

ELECTION ORDER IS ACCEPTED. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: I HAVE A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS SPECIAL ELECTION.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: FURTHER DISCUSSION? ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. THANK YOU.

[17. Auditor's Office]

>> THANK YOU. >> AUDITOR'UDITOR'S OFFICE.

>> GOOD AFTERNOON. AGENDA ITEM 17-A, REQUESTING APPROVAL TO SUBMIT THE PRO RATA TOBACCO SETTLEMENT DISBOOST COUNTY

EXPENDITURE STATEMENT. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN

[18. Planning Department]

FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. THANK YOU.

>> PLANNING DEPADEPARTMENT. >> GOOD AFTERNOON JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS. JORGE GARCIA. 18 A-1, PRELIMINARY APPROVAL WITH VARIANCE REQUEST. WE RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

(SPEAKER AWAY FROM MICROPHONE) >> I THINK HE'S DOING THEM

INDIVIDUALLY. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> 18-1-B --

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: CAN WE DO THEM AT ONE TIME?

>> DPI SUBDIVISION PRECINCT 1, THE VARIANT IS REDUCE THE LOT WIDTH FROM 100 FEET. RECOMMEND APROCHLT

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> YES TO 3. NUMBER 2 -- (SPEAKER AWAY FROM MICROPHONE)

>> THAT'S CORRECT. ITEM 18-2-A, FINAL APPROVAL WITH FINANCIAL GUARANTEE, TWO LOT SUBDIVISION, FLOOD ZONE X. WATER PROVIDED BY NORTH ALAMO WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION.

RECOMMEND APPROVAL. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> THE LAST THREE ARE FINAL APPROVAL COLLECTIVELY AS NOTED IN THE AGENDA.

>> 18-3-A, 18-3-B, AND 18-3-C. RECOMMEND APPROVAL FOR ALL

THREE. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> THANK YOU.

[19. Precinct #3 - Comm. Villarreal]

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: 19-A, DO YOU WANT TO READ THAT?

>> COMMISSIONER VILLARREAL PRECINCT 3, REQUESTING APPROVAL TO ACCEPT COUNTEROFFER TO PURCHASE A TRACT OF LAND KNOWN AS PARCEL 31 ASSOCIATED WITH PRECINCT 3 LIBERTY ROAD.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

[20. Budget & Management]

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

[01:35:05]

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: 20-A, BUDGET & MANAGEMENT.

>> GOOD MORNING. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: GO AHEAD.

>> ITEM 20-A, APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO FISCAL YEAR 2022 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN HIDALGO COUNTY AND HIDALGO COUNTY COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT IN RELATION TO THE DRUG COURT AND ALTERNATIVE INCARCERATION

PROGRAM. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> THANK YOU.

>> GOOD MORNING. 20-B-1, DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND ACTION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROJECT UNDER THE HIDALGO COUNTY AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY AND READINESS PROGRAM. WE RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

>> I'M SORRY. GO AHEAD. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ANY DISCUSSION?

ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE >> JUDGE CORTEZ: (A CHORUS OF AYES) .

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM 20-B-2 --

>> HOLD ON. JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS. THERE IS A PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FORM ON ITEM 20-B-2, FOR MISS CLARITY.

>> YES. WE HAD CALLED. THEY WANTED TO KNOW IT SAYS THAT REPLACEMENT PROJECT CONSISTING OF RESTORING COUNTY-OWNED WIFI POLES BY REMOVING AND REPLACING DAMAGED POLES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. I DIDN'T KNOW WE HAD WIFI POLES IN THE PAST. SO WHY ARE THESE OLD AND WHY ARE THEY -- $69,830 ESTIMATE BUDGET

ON IT. (INAUDIBLE) >> DO YOU HAVE RESPONSE?

>> THE COUNTY POLES ARE PART OF THE CURRENT PROJECT DONE UNDER THE C.A.R.E.S. ACT. . IN TERMS OF THE POLES, THIS IS ACCOUNTING FOR TEN. THIS IS SOMETHING THEY ARE NOT NECESSARILY OLD BUT THEY ARE DAMAGED BY DIFFERENT SITUATIONS. AND IT'S AT THIS POINT ONLY ONE BUT IT'S GOING TO BE ONGOING UNTIL DECEMBER 2024.

(SPEAKER AWAY FROM MICROPHONE) >> WE DID A $20 MILLION WIFI PROGRAM WITH THE C.A.R.E.S. MONEY. SO THIS IS I THINK A CAR RAN INTO THE POLE SO WE'RE USING ARPA MONEY TO FIX IT.

>> ONE POLE FOR $70,000? >> I'M TELLING YOU WHAT I KNOW.

>> GOOD GOD. OKAY. WELL, HOPEFULLY THEY'RE LISTENING.

BUT $70,000? >> YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE

$20 MILLION C.A.R.E.S. WIFI -- >> WE GET CALLS. AND I DON'T KNOW HOW TO ANSWER THEM. SO THAT'S WHY I COME IN AND ASK YOU

ALL. >> COMMISSIONER, IF I CAN ASK, IT'S $6,900 FOR EACH POLE. THIS IS ACCOUNTING FOR TEN POLES.

BUT FOR EACH OF THOSE, IT'S AROUND A LITTLE BIT LESS THAN

$7,000. >> THANK YOU.

>> CAN I CONTINUE? >> SURE. I THINK YOU NEED TO

TAKE ACTION. >> MAKE A MOTION.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM 20-B-3, REQUESTED TO TAKE NO ACTION. WE WILL BRING THE ITEM BACK TO THE NEXT COMMISSIONERS COURT. THANK YOU,

COMMISSIONERS, AND JUDGE. >> THANK YOU.

>> 20-C, PRECINCT 4, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE CERTIFICATION OF REVENUES BY THE COUNTY AUDITOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,324.18 FROM THE PRECINCT 4 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> B, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE CERTIFICATION OF REVENUES BY COUNTY AUDITOR IN THE AMOUNT OF

$88,411. >> APPROVED.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> C, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE APPROPRIATION/INTERFUND FROM THE FUND BALANCE OF THE AMOUNT

OF $136,735. >> APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> PROGRAM APPROVAL OF 2021 APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE PRETRIAL INTERVENTION FUND BALANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF

[01:40:02]

$102,274 TO FUND NEGATIVE BALANCES.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

[21. Purchasing Department - Notes]

THANK YOU. PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, EDUARDO.

>> JUDGE, GOOD AFTERNOON. PURCHASING DEPARTMENT.

>> REAL QUICKLY, JUDGE, WE HAVE ONE LAST PARTICIPATION FORM FOR

ITEM 21-A-1 FOR CLARITY. >> COULD YOU EXPLAIN. BECAUSE YOU TOLD ME EARLIER. I THOUGHT WE HAD GIVEN SERGIO CRUZ AN $18,000 RAISE HERE A FEW MONTHS AGO. THEN I THOUGHT LAST MEETING, HE RETIRED OR LEFT, AND NOW WITH THE CONSULTING FEE WE'LL BE PAYING HIM MONTHLY LIKE $4,000, $5,000, CAN YOU EXPLAIN.

>> MR. CRUZ DID NOT RETIRE. HE ACCEPTED A POSITION WITH ANOTHER

ENTITY? >> WHAT IS ENTITY? WITH THE

COUNTY? HE JUST LEFT? >> OKAY. HE HAS NOT RETIRED.

>> WELL, BUT HE'S GONE? >> YES, MA'AM.

>> WE GAVE HIM $18,000 AND NOW HE'S GONE?

>> WE ADJUSTED THE SLOT SO WE CAN ACCOUNT FOR ARPA CONDITIONS.

AND SO HE'S NO LONGER WITH US. SO WE HAVE STARTED THE PROCESS.

WITH WITH RESPECT TO SEEKING OUR NEXT BUDGET OFFICER, BUT IN THAT INTERIM, WE DO HAVE PROJECTS THAT ARE ONGOING THAT HE HAS STARTED. HE'S VERY INTIMATE WITH. THE SO WE STILL NEED -- THERE'S STILL A NEED FOR SERVICES TO ASSIST US WITH THOSE

PROJECTS. >> OKAY. I LOST MY PAPER BECAUSE I COULDN'T UNDERSTAND. IS IT FOR JUST ONE MONTH OR THAT AMOUNT WAS FOR A MONTH AND HOWEVER MANY?

>> IT'S PER MONTH. >> OKAY. THANK YOU.

>> ITEM 21-1-A, REQUESTING EXEMPTION FROM COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FROM TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE 262.024 A

4 A PERSONAL SERVICE. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> B, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF PERSONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT AND FEE SCHEDULE FOR CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO GENERAL BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES

WITH SERGIO CRUZ. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: WHAT WAS --

>> WE TALKED ABOUT IT, JUDGE. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM 21-A-2, REQUESTING ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 3 AS SUBMITTED BY NOBLE TEXAS BUILDERS LLC JOB ORDER CONTRACTOR AWARDED UNDER BUY BOARD COOPERATIVE CONTRACT 581-19 FOR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK TO HIDALGO COUNTY IN THE

AMOUNT OF 20,715. >> MOTION APPROVED.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> 21-B-1-A, REQUESTING.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) .

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> B, PRESENTATION OF SCORING GRANT FOR THE PURPOSE OF RANKING BY HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT. THE FOLLOWING ARE THE EVALUATIONS AND RANKINGS. THE WARREN GRGROUP ARCHITECTS, INC. 263.

RIKE OGDEN FIGARO I CAN'T, MILNET ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: WHAT WAS THE FIRST ONE?

>> THE FIRST ONE, THE WARREN GROUP ARCHITECT, INC., 263.

>> OUR QUESTION, IS THIS AN ARPA PROJECT?

>> YES, IT IS, SIR. IT'S VAPIDEDVA

FUNDED THROUGH ARPA. >> THE NUMBER ONE WAS --

(SPEAKER AWAY FROM MICROPHONE) >> MILNET.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION AND SECOND. ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. I KNOW ALL THREE. THEY'RE GOOD.

>> KERR, REQUESTING AUTHORITY FOR HIDALGO COUNTY PURCHASING DEPARTMENT TO NEGOTIATE A PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AGREEMENT COMMENCING WITH THE NUMBER ONE RANKED FIRM OF MILNET ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

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TRAINING FACILITY PROJECT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT ELIGIBILITY AND FUNDING.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> THANK YOU. ITEM 21-C-A, PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE 263.1512 BCD, APPROVAL TO DECLARE AS SURPLUS PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DONATIONS ASSETS TO A CHARITABLE

ORGANIZATION. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. B, PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE 263.1524 ABC, REQUESTING APPROVAL TO AMEND THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING MOU BETWEEN HIDALGO COUNTY PRECINCT THE COMMISSIONERS COURT ON 11/2/2021 WITH AUTHORITY FOR THE

COUNTY JUDGE. >> APPROVED.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> C, REQUESTING APPROVAL TO REMOVE SAID ASSETS FROM THE HIDALGO COUNTY INVENTORY ONCE

DONATIONS APPROVED. >> MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> 21-C-2, REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR THE PAYMENT OF CLAIM FOR MAGIC VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE STATEMENT NUMBER 1133596511494289 WITH AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT AFTER REVIEW PROCESSING.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM 21-D-1, I'M REQUESTING NO ACTION ON THIS ONE.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: NEXT ITEM. >> 21-D-2, APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO C 172221128 WITH STARR FEED YARDS LTD TO EXTEND THE LEASE AGREEMENT ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR COMMENCING ON DECEMBER 28, 2021 AND EXPIRING DECEMBER 27, 2022.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE -- WHO ARE THE PRINCIPALS OF THAT? DO YOU KNOW?

(SPEAKER AWAY FROM MICROPHONE) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: I MAY HAVE A

CONFLICT. I'M NOT SURE IT IS. >> DO YOU WANT TO DO IT IN THE

BUDGET PRECAUTION? >> JUDGE CORTEZ: YES.

PRECAUTION. >> WE HAVE A MOTION. I MAKE A SECOND. ALL IN FAVOR, AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> MOTION CARRIES. LET THE RECORD REFLECT THE JUDGE DIDN'T VOTE. HE MAY ABSTAIN IF HE NEEDS TO.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: I DON'T KNOW IF I HAVE A CONFLICT. I MAY.

>> 21-E-1-A, REQUESTING APPROVAL TO EXECUTE THE FINAL FORM OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MELDEN &

HUNT. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> B, APPROVAL OF WORK AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 1 WITH ESTIMATED COST OF $44,842.50

SUBMITTED BY MELDEN & HUNT. >> I NEED TO GO ON RECORD TO

MAKE THAT CORRECTION. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM 21-E-2, REQUESTING EXEMPTION FROM COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS UNDER TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE 262.024 A 4, A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

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

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> 21-E-2-B, PRESENTATION OF SCORING GRID FOR THE PURPOSE OF RANKING BY HCCC OF FIRMS GRADED THROUGH THE COUNTY'S POOL OF PREQUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR COURTHOUSE MODULAR RELOCATION IN PRECINCT 4. AMBIOTIC ENGINEERING GROUP, ETHOS NEARING GROUP AND SOUTH TEXAS INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP.

>> MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> C, REQUESTING AUTHORITY FOR THE HIDALGO COUNTY PURCHASING

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DEPARTMENT TO NEGOTIATE A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICE AGREEMENT COMMENCING WITH THE NUMBER ONE RANKED FIRM OF SOUTH

TEXAS INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP. >> APPROVED

>> >> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> 21-E-3, APPROVAL OF SUBMENTAL AGREEMENT NUMBER 2 TO WORK AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 1.

(STAND BY FOR CAPTIONER) >> 21-E-5.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> 21-E-6-A, REQUESTING AUTHORITY TO RESCIND ACTION ON A 1-83095 APPROVED ON 11/2/2021 AND APPROVE REVISED PROPOSAL.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> B, REQUESTING AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH OASIS WATER PLAYGROUNDS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF THE PLAYGROUND WATER EQUIPMENT FOR SUNFLOWER PARK.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> JUDGE, YOU WANTED TO DESIGNATE FOR THE RECORD?

>> DID YOU HEAR THAT? >> YES, SIR.

>> THANK YOU. MOVE ON. >> YES, SIR.

>> 21-E-A, >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> B, PURSUANT TO COMMISSIONERS COURT APPROVE, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT.

IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,870 FOR THE PREPARATION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS OF MILE 17 ROAD ROAD AND 83RD S

ARPA-RELATED PROJECT. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> 21-F-1, REQUESTING RATIFICATION OF PO 842302 ISSUED TO SITE IMPROVE, INC. ON 1/22-22 IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,178 WITH AUTHORED FROM THE COUNTY JUDGE.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> 21-G-1-A, REQUEST APPROVAL FOR EXEMPTION OF COMPETITIVE

BIDDING REQUIREMENTS. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> B, REQUESTING AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO A SHORT-TERM SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR THE LIVE BROADCASTING SERVICES FOR THE

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC FROM RADIO UNITED FOR A VACCINATION CLINIC EVENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,200.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> 21-G-2-A, REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR SUPPLEMENT.

>> MOTION IT APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> B, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF WORK AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 2.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> 21-G-3, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NUMBER 1 TO WORK AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 3.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> 21-G-4, REQUEST APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAM SCOTTSMAN, INC. THROUGH OMNIA CONTRACT BEGINNING 3/4/2022 THROUGH 3/3/2023 FOR THE MONTHLY

FEE OF $4,986. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> 21-H-1, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF MOU TO PROVIDE TEXAS TEN STEP TRAINING PROGRAM FOR ONE-YEAR TERM WITH AUTOMATIC RENEWAL FOR SUCCESSIVE ONE-YEAR PERIODS BETWEEN HC WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> 21-I-1, REQUESTING AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE THE PROCUREMENT PACKET FOR PROJECT NUMBER 220124 KMG BOND COUNSEL SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> 21-I-2, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF ONE 36 MONTH CAPITAL COPIER LEASE WITH GE CAPITAL INFORMATION TECHTECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS. FOR 36 MONTHS. MODEL IMC 6000. MONTHLY FEE

$370.40. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> 21-J-1, PRESENTATION OF THE SOLE BID RECEIVED AND MEETING ALL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF AWARD AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT TO CALERA, INC. D/B/A

RIO GRANDE VALLEY X-RAYS. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> 21-J-2, REQUESTING AAUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO THE ONE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THOMPSON REUTERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF CLEAR SUBSCRIPTION INCLUDING LICENSES, SUPPORT SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING PRESENCE OR FUTURE ACCESSORIES TO BE USED BY THE HIDALGO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND OTHER RELATED HIDALGO COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT

AGENCIES. >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> 21-K-1, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT WITH AEP TEXAS, INC.

FOR THE HIDALGO COUNTY FORENSIC CENTER.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> 21-K-2, REQUESTING APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO A 12-MONTH SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH -- MAKE A CORRECTION ON RECORD, TO RSP INSTEAD OF RFP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FOR THE CONTINUED DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S WEBSITE WITH THE MONTHLY COST OF $350.

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> ITEM 21-L-1-A, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF PREQUALIFIED FIRM SUBMITTING STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR ESTABLISHMENT

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OF POOLS. (STAND BY FOR CAPTIONER)

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> ACTION BY COMMISSIONER COURT TO AUTHORIZE THE READVERTISING OF ANY ONE OF THE RFQS IN ITEM A HEREIN TO ENCOURAGE MORE

PARTICIPATION. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. PRESIDENT (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES. >> THANK YOU. ITEM 21-L-A, REQUESTING ACTION TO NOMINATE AT LEAST THREE GEOTECHS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVALUATING IN CONNECTION WITH E --

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ARE WE GOING TO TAKE NO ACTION SINCE COMMISSIONER VILLARREAL IS NOT HERE? OKAY.

(SPEAKER AWAY FROM MICROPHONE) >> IT'S COMING FROM COUNTY-WIDE MONEYS BUT PRECINCT 3. (SPEAKER AWAY FROM MICROPHONE)

>> HUH? >> COUNTY AND PRECINCT 3.

(SPEAKER AWAY FROM MICROPHONE) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: LET'S JUST

WAIT. >> WE'VE DISCUSSED THIS. AND WE'VE ALWAYS BEEN ABLE TO -- HAD IT. IF IT'S IN YOUR PRECINCT, WE DECIDE THROUGH OUR OFFICE AS CONSULTANTS. I DON'T KNOW WHY IT SEEMS LIKE -- THIS ONE IS MADE MORE DIFFICULT. IT'S IN

PRECINCT 3. HE SHOULD DECIDE. >> I THINK THE ISSUE IS THE HEALTH CLINIC ASPECT TO IT. THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE COUNTY-WIDE. YOU'RE RIGHT. (SIMULTANEOUS SPEAKING)

(SPEAKER AWAY FROM MICROPHONE) >> RETRIED TO REACH OUT TO HIM.

>> AFTER? >> HE NEEDS THREE PEOPLE.

>> MINIMUM OF THREE. >> RIGHT. WE'LL JUST WAIT FOR NEXT MEETING. IF THAT'S OKAY WITH THE COURT?

(SPEAKER AWAY FROM MICROPHONE) >> FOR ANYTHING TO DO WITH

PARAISO. >> 2, 3, AND 4 ARE GOING TO BE

TABLED. >> OKAY. NOT A PROBLEM.

>> NO ACTION. I'M SORRY. NO ACTION.

>> NO ACTION. >> THANK YOU.

>> THAT'S IT, SIR. THANK YOU. >> THANK YOU.

[22. Executive Office]

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: OKAY. 22. >> SO WE DO HAVE UNDER ITEM 22, JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS, ASK -- (SPEAKER AWAY FROM MICROPHONE)

>> I'M GOING TO ASK MR. GARCIA UNDER 22 A-1 PROJECT UPDATE OF

THE COURTHOUSE. >> THANK YOU.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: THANK YOU, SIR. >> JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS. I WANT TO PROVIDE A QUICK, BRIEF UPDATE ON THE NEW HIDALGO COUNTY COURTHOUSE PROJECT. WE'RE FINALIZING DELIVER OF TELECO

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SERVICES FROM AT&T. WE HAVE FIBER UNDER THE BUILDING BUT THIS IS FOR OTHER TENANTS THAT ARE GOING TO BE EXISTING IN THE BUILDING, PRIMARILY STATE AND CITY REQUIRING AT&T SERVICES.

THAT'S IN THERE. WE'RE COORDINATING WITH HIDALGO COUNTY IT TO BRING IN SOME NETWORKING GEAR INTO SOME OF THE CLOSETS ON LEVEL 1, 2, AND 3. LEVEL 5 AND 7 TO BEGIN TESTING OF -- THESE ARE ALL NETWORKING GRGEAR SO WE CAN TEST SOME OF THE DIGITAL SIGNAGE FEATURES AND SOME OF THE OTHER TECHNOLOGY FEATURES BUILT INTO THE BUILDING. AND ALSO SOME OF THE BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS. WE ARE ALSO COORDINATING -- THIS IS A BIG PIECE. COORDINATING ONE OF THE FINAL STEPS. WE'VE GOT THE FINAL GLAZING FROM THE DAMAGED GLAZING THAT OCCURRED LAST YEAR WITH THE VANDALISM WE GOT. THAT IS REPLACED. WE'RE WORKING WITH THE DESIGN TEAM TO SET UP THE FINAL TESTING FOR THE CURTAIN WALL. THAT'S UPCOMING AND SHOULD HAPPEN LATE MARCH/EARLY APRIL. THE PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS PACKAGE IS UNDER WAY AND ON SCHEDULE. SO THAT CPR 57.2 APPROVED IN LATE '21 IS MOVING ALONG. THE PROCUREMENT IS ON SCHEDULE AS WE HAD HOPED. WE HAVEN'T HAD ANY CRAZY WRINKLES IN THAT ONE. PLUMBING STUFF IS INSTALLED. AND THAT WENT NICELY. THE ONE LAST PIECE WE'RE WAITING ON HVAC AND STUFF.

THE FIRE LOOP AND INFRASTRUCTURE AND LANDSCAPING WORK ADVANCED FROM -- INTO PHASE 1 IS UNDER WAY. ALL THE STORM WATER INLET INFRASTRUCTURE THAT WE TALKED ABOUT AND SOME OF THE LANDSCAPING THAT'S GOING INSIDE THAT FIRE LOOP, AS YOU SEE IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING, IS UNDER WAY. WE HAD ALSO HAD A KICK-OFF MEETING LAST WEEK WITH THE ENGINEERS TO REVISE THE TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN FOR DAY ONE OPERATION. SO THAT'S ONGOING AS WELL. WITH REGARDS TO COMMISSIONING, LIGHTING CONTROLS AS YOU SEE ON THE LIST, LIGHTING CONTROLS ARE TESTING ONGOING.

WE HAVE THE COMMISSIONING TEAM ONSITE THIS WEEK. THEY'RE GOING THROUGH A GOOD PORTION OF THAT TESTING BOTH FROM A MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT COMMISSIONING, FIRE ALARM AND OTHER SYSTEMS, STAIRWELL PRESSURIZATION, FINALIZED THE LAST STAIRWELL, GOT THAT ONE FINALIZED AND APPROVED BY PHI EARLIER THIS WEEK. THAT CHECKS THE BOX ON THAT ONE. WITH REGARDS TO ACTIVATION AND MANAGEMENT. ON THE EAST SIDE, THE NON-DIGITAL SIGNAGE COMPLETION IS EXPECTED APRIL 1ST. DIGITAL SIGNAGE, ALL THE PROGRAMMING IS COMPLETE. AND THE HARDWARE INSULATION WILL BEGIN IN EARLY APRIL. WITH REGARDS TO THE AB EQUIPMENT FOR THE COURTROOM AND TECHNOLOGY, THE INSTALL AND TESTING CONTINUES IN THE AB COURTROOM CLOSETS, AND ACTUALLY WE'VE GOT ALL THE MONITORS. WE HAVE HUGE SHIPMENTS OF MONITORS. IF YOU'VE BEEN THROUGH THE BUILDING, YOU SEE THE QUANTITY OF MONITORS GOING IN. THEY ARE STARTING TO ARRIVE AND GETTING INSTALLED. THE ACTIVATION TRAINING, SO THE MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING IS GOING TO BEGIN IN SECOND AND THIRD WEEKS OF APRIL.

THAT'S FACILITIES TRAINING ON MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS AND SECURITY IN MID-APRIL WITH CML AND THE LIKE FOR THE SO DEPARTMENT. WITH REGARDS TO HOOP MANAGEMENT. WE'VE BEEN WORKING WITH DIFFERENT TENANTS OF THE BUILDING, WALKING THROUGH, MAKING FINAL ADJUSTMENTS TO THEIR AREAS.

ACTUALLY SITTING DOWN GOING THROUGH TRYING ON INDIVIDUAL SPACES, MAKING SURE THEY HAVE -- UNDERSTANDING WHERE THEIR EQUIPMENT IS GOING TO GO, THE WORKFLOW OF THEIR AREAS. AND GOING THROUGH THEIR ENTIRE PROCESSES TO MAKE SURE THAT ANY SMALL ITEMS ARE ADDRESSED. WE'RE WORKING WITH DIFFERENT MOVING COMPANIES TO SEE, YOU KNOW -- UNDERSTANDING THE AMOUNT OF THE MOVE THAT'S GOING TO BE REQUIRED. AND THEN, SOME OF THE NEWANCES OF SOME OF THE CHAIN OF CUSTODIES THAT HAVE TO HAPPEN WITH SOME OF THE OTHERS. AND THEN, AGAIN, WE'RE WORKING WITH THE DIFFERENT GROUPS TO DEVELOP THE MOVE PROCESS. NEXT SLIDE, PLEASE. HDR PROGRESS UPDATE. LIKE I SAID WITH REGARDS TO DESIGN, THE PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS PACKAGE WAS DESIGNED, COMPLETED WORK UNDER WAY. ANOTHER DESIGN FOR PERIMETER TECHNICAL DESIGN WORK. THAT IS COMPLETED. THAT WORK IS DONE. THERE'S FINAL TOUCHES ON THAT PIECE. WE'RE ABLE TO ACTUALLY SAVE SOME SIGNIFICANT DOLLARS ON THAT ONE. THE

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COURTHOUSE DINING AREA DESIGN. THERE'S TWEAKS TO THE ELECTRICAL TO ACCOMMODATE DIFFERENT TYPES OF VENDORS ON THAT ONE. THAT IS THE PROCESS OF BEING IMPROVED AND KNOCKED OUT THIS WEEK. WITH REGARDS TO THE PHASE 2 PORTION, THERE'S ADJUSTMENT TO THE PHASE 2 SIGNAGE REDESIGN. AND REVISED WEST SIDE PARKING THAT'S GONE THROUGH THAT PROCESS. THAT SHOULD BE -- REVISED DRAWING SHOULD BE PROVIDED BACK FOR ACCEPTANCE. FUTURE KEY ACTIVITIES, THE FIRST ROUND PUNCH BUILDING. THIS IS THE BIG MILESTONE WAS COMPLETED IN LATE FEBRUARY. THE FINAL REPORT WAS PROVIDED TO MORGANTI AND THE REST OF THE TEAM IN EARLY MARCH.

ERO WAS THE CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION TEAM FROM THE DESIGN SIDE IS PERFORMING WEEKLY SITE WALKS TO DETERMINE THE PROGRESS MTI IS MAKING. THEY'RE MAKING DECENT PROGRESS. WITH REGARDS TO TMI AND MORGANTI IN THIS CASE. THEY HAD A LEADERSHIP CHANGE OF LATE. THEY REPLACED THEIR PM. SOME OF THEIR SUPERINTENDENTS. SO THEY'VE BROUGHT IN SOME OTHER FOLKS TO REPLACE, MORE SENIOR FOLKS FROM THEIR HOUSTON OFFICE.

THEY SENT IN REALLY -- THEY SENT IN THE TROOPS TO ENFORCE THE GROUP HERE. SO WE'RE HAPPY WITH THE ACTUAL REENFORCEMENTS THEY'VE SENT IN. SEEMS TO BE WORKING OUT NICELY. THE TRANSITION IS STEERING WELL. ON THE CONSTRUCTION SIDE, THE ROOF REPAIRS ON LEVEL 8 IS 100% COMPLETE. LEVEL 4 IS PENDING FINAL CHANGES. BUT THAT'S THE LAST PIECE ON THE ROOF REPAIRS.

ONCE THAT'S COMPLETE, WE'LL HAVE THE FINAL WALK INSPECTION AND WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE. INTERIOR FINISHES FROM LEVEL 1 THROUGH 7, ABOUT 95% COMPLETE. SO THERE ARE JUST LITTLE PIECES.

WE'RE GOING THROUGH PUNCH NOW. IT'S THE FINAL TOUCHES THERE.

THE DAMAGED GLAZING HAS BEEN REPLACED ON THE EAST SIDE.

ONGOING PORCELAIN PANELS LIKE YOU SEE AT THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING, THE COLUMNS ARE WRAPPED BY THE PORCELAIN PANELS AS THEY GO UP. THAT'S BEING COMPLETED AS IT GOES ALONG.

SOME OF THE FINAL TOUCHES WITH THE ESCALATOR COLLIDING THAT IS GOING AROUND THAT IS BEING COMPLETED. WE HAVE A LOT OF WORK AS YOU CAN SEE OUTSIDE THE BUILDING WITH THE FINAL LANDSCAPING AND THE LIKE. WEATHER IS STARTING TO IMPROVE, YOU'LL SEE MORE COMING. WE'VE BEEN WORKING WITH MTI TO FINALIZE THEIR PUNCH LIST EFFICIENCY LOG. AS THEY GO THROUGH AND COMPLETE THEIR FLOOR BY FLOOR COMPLETION, IF THEY FINISH WITH LEVEL 3, WE'RE ON THEIR HEELS WITH FURNITURE MAKING SURE FURNITURE IS COMPLETE AND THE DIFFERENT PORTIONS. LIKEWISE THEY'RE LEADING TRAINING DOCUMENTS SO THEY CAN BE HANDED OFF FOR ACTIVATION. LASTLY, WITH TERACON, THEY ARE STILL COORDINATING WITH MTI FOR CONTINUED MATERIAL TEXT AND INSPECTION ONGOING THROUGHOUT THE WORK AND ON LANDSCAPING. WE HAD THEM COME IN. AS YOU RECALL, WE HAD WATER PENETRATION A YEAR AGO. WE IDENTIFIED AREAS THAT WERE NOT TESTED BY THEM. THERE WERE CHASES THAT RUN THROUGH THE BUILDING. WE HAD THEM COME BACK OUT AND TEST THEM. THERE ARE THREE CHASES. THEY IDENTIFIED TRACES -- WHEN I SAY TRACES, OF MICROBIAL GROWTH IN ONE. THEY PROVIDED AND PROVIDED MITIGATION. IT'S A SIMPLE FIX ON THAT. THE THAT WAS SOMETHING IDENTIFIED. WE HAD THEM COME THROUGH AND PROVIDE THE MITIGATION ON THAT. THERE'S FIXES THAT HAVE TO OCCUR IN THE INSULATION. THAT WAS SOMETHING THAT IS IN THE PROCESS OF GOING COMPLETED. THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT IS A PHASE 1, PHASE 2 EFFORT. THAT ONE IS ONGOING WORKING THROUGH A SCHEDULE NOW WITH THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND WITH THE JUDGES OF THE EXISTING COURTHOUSE. AND THAT IS GOING TO BE USED FOR ASSESSMENT OF THE CONTENTS OF THE MATERIAL THAT WILL BE MOVING FROM THE OLD COURTHOUSE TO THE NEW. THEN, THE MITIGATION PEOPLE, THEY DEMO THE EXISTING COURTHOUSE. THAT'S ONGOING.

LASTLY, FINAL CURTAIN WALL TESTING, ALLUDED TO THAT EARLIER, TARA CON IS GOING TO PARTAKE IN THAT. LAST SLIDE, MILESTONE DATES. WE'VE COMPLETED THE FIRST ROUND OF THE PUNCH AT THE END OF PEB. SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION IS SCHEDULED MAY 31ST. THE MOVE-IN DATE IS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 11TH THROUGH THE 22ND. WE DON'T HAVE A FIRM

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DATE FOR THE SOFT OPENING. BUT THAT'S TO BE DETERMINED AT THIS POINT. ANY QUESTIONS? YES, SIR.

>> TWO QUESTIONS. OF ON THE WATER FROM THE ROOF, THAT'S ONLY

FOR THE TOP OF THE ROOF. >> THE TOP, EVERYWHERE THERE'S ROOFING. SO IT'S THE -- (SIMULTANEOUS SPEAKING)

>> IT'S LEVEL A, LEVEL 4. ANYWHERE THERE'S THAT MATERIAL.

>> THE ONLY ISSUE WAS THE TOP? >> THERE WAS SOME AROUND THE PERIMETER OF LEVEL 4. THE PERIMETER OF LEVEL 4 IS LESS BECAUSE IT DOESN'T REALLY COME INTO THE BUILDING BUT IT'S

SOMETHING THAT WILL ERODE. >> MY OTHER QUESTION, WERE YOU TASKED TO MOVE FORWARD ON THE MEANDER OR PAUSE?

>> WE ARE NOT DOING ANYTHING WITH THE MEANDER.

>> OKAY. WE MOVED FORWARD WITH THE FIRE LOOP. IT'S THE

CONTENTS INSIDE THE FIRE LOOP. >> WE NEED TO MAKE A DECISION IF WE'RE GOING TO INCORPORATE THE COVID MEMORIAL. I THINK WE

NEED TO -- I AGREE. >> SO THE MEANDERED DESIGN HAS BEEN BOUGHT AND DESIGNED. YOU ALREADY OWN THAT. WHATEVER YOU

ALL CHOOSE TO PUT FORTH. >> I GOT YOU.

>> PUT IT IN THE -- (SPEAKER AWAY FROM MICROPHONE)

>> ANY OTHER QUESTIONS? >> JUDGE CORTEZ: YOUR BEST ESTIMATE IS MAY 31ST, COMPLETION. AND SOMETIME FIRST

PART OF JULY MOVE IN? >> YES, SIR. THAT'S WHAT WE'VE GOT NOW. UNLESS THERE'S ANY CRAZY, UNFORESEEN THINGS THAT COME UP. BUT AT THIS POINT WE'RE TRACKING. ANY OTHER

QUESTIONS? >> NO.

>> THANK YOU, ALL. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: WE'RE READY FOR

CLOSED SESSION? >> JUST QUICKLY, JUDGE, THERE'S NO ACTION UNDER ITEM 2 AND 3. AND WE DO HAVE CONSIDERATION APPROVAL ON THE -- KINGS MOTION TO APPROVE.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. (A CHORUS OF AYES)

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: >> ITEM C, SETTLEMENT CHECK ACCEPTANCE $832.27 TO SETTLE AN AUTO ACCIDENT CLAIM.

>> MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

[24. Closed Session]

>> YES, SIR, CLOSED SESSION. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: OKAY. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 551 OF TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE WE'RE MOVING INTO CLOSED SECTION TO DISCUSS ITEMS UNDER 551, 071, 072, 074

AND 087. DO I HAVE A MOTION? >> SO MOVED.

>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: SESSION. )

[26. Open Session]

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: WE'RE BACK FROM CLOSED SESSION. IT'S 4:59. WE HAVE ACTION ITEMS AS SOON AS WE GET OUR ATTORNEYS AND OTHER

COMMISSIONERS BACK. >> I APOLOGIZE. UNDER OPEN SESSION, IF I MAY, REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION AND APPROPRIATION, FOR SAME NO ACTION. B, PENDING, NO ACTION. C, DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RESPONSE TO PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY, I REFER BACK TO ITEM 23 IN A MINUTE.

ITEM 26-D, CAUSE NUMBER C L211717 G, HUMBERTO MARTINEZ ET AL., I WOULD LIKE THE COURT TO CONTAIN THE MEDIATE THE SETTLEMENT THAT AGREEMENT THAT INVOLVES OUR INSURANCE CARRIERS.

SETTLEMENT OF THE CASE IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.

>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES) >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CARRIES.

>> IF I MAY GO BACK TO ITEM 23. DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING 1, C.A.R.E.S. ACT. THERE'S ARPA, B, MEASURES NECESSARY TO PRESERVE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY. THERE'S BEEN ACTION TAKEN. ITEM 23-C, DIRECTION REGARDING COUNTY GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS. WE WORK WITH FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND ALL OFFICES IN DEALING WITH RESPONSES TO THE PANDEMIC. AGAIN, THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR EMPLOYEES IS FIRST

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AND FOREMOST TO PROVIDE THE SERVICE TO OUR CONSTITUENTS AND HEALTH AND SAFETY IS AT THE TOP OF OUR LIST AS WELL. SO JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS, FOR THE RECORD, ITEM 25-A, THERE IS NO ACTION.

25-B, THERE IS NO ACTION. 27, THERE IS NO NEED TO GO BACK TO CLOSED SESSION. ITEM 28, THERE'S NO NEED FOR THE OPEN SESSION. WE DO HAVE ADJOURNMENT.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: A MOTION ADJOURN?

>> SO MOVED. >> SECOND.

>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.

(A CHORUS OF AYES)

* This transcript was compiled from uncorrected Closed Captioning.