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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
APRIL 5, 2022
10:00 A.M.
                                          

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL 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-85262   Approval of Resolution in support of Child Abuse Prevention Candlelight Vigil. Click to View
 
B. AI-85320   Approval of Proclamation in support of National Library Week. Click to View
 
C. AI-85272   Approval of Proclamation declaring April as Counseling Awareness Month. Click to View
 
7.   District Attorney's Office:
 
A. AI-85227   Proclamation declaring April 2022 as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Click to View
 
B. AI-85228   Proclamation declaring April 2022 as Child Abuse Prevention Month Click to View
 
8.   District Clerk - Laura Hinojosa:
 
A. AI-85310   Review and approval of Board of Judges' action in the minutes of the court appointing Ms. Linda Fong as interim County Auditor Click to View
 
9.   Sheriff's Office:
 
A. AI-85220   Sheriff's Federal Sharing - U.S. Justice (1229):
Approval of 2022 appropriation of funds into the Sheriff's Federal Sharing - U.S. Justice 
from the unassigned fund balance in the amount of $111,149.29.
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B. AI-85210   Sheriff's Office – FY 2022 General Victim Assistance Grant (VOCA) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to accept Supplemental Funding to General Victim Assistance Grant (VOCA). Grant No. 4218501, in the amount of $21,060.00
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to electronically accept supplemental funding and related documents.
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10.   Constable Pct. #4:
 
A. AI-85187   Requesting consideration and approval on the acceptance of one (1) male Belgian Malinois Canine ("Kalix") a cadaver dog, for the Constable Precinct 4 Department for the utilization of human remains detection which will be donated by Deputy Constable Javier Solis, and its inclusion in the County Inventory list. Upon the K-9's retirement, separation and/or impeding medical conditions, the K-9 will be returned to Deputy J. Solis for safe care. Click to View
 
B. AI-85135   Approval to reimburse employee Alfonso Fuentes, Deputy Constable, in the total amount of $99.89 for expenses incurred with Petco and Tandy's Farm & Ranch Mart, he was authorized by his supervisor to make purchases; with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
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11.   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-85232   Master Court I (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Current Allowance Proposed Allowance
Decrease Interpreter Allowance 031-001 0002 Assistant Court Coordinator (Master) 11 $6,000.00 $1,000.00
Add Interpreter Allowance 031-001 0001 Bailiff 10 $0.00 $5,000.00
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C. AI-85271   Human Services (1100):
Approval of the following personnel action, effective next full pay period 04/11/2022:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Proposed Salary
Change from Full-Time to Part-TIme 240-001 0023 Billing Specialist II $14,283.00
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D. AI-85254   Tax Office (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 04/11/2022:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Current Allowance Proposed Allowance
Remove Auto Allowance 140-001 0200 Executive Assistant I 11 $750.00 $0.00
Add Auto Allowance 140-001 0138 Internal Auditor III 13 $0.00 $750.00
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E. AI-85275   Public Defender (1100);
Approval to award a discretionary step for the employee listed below after approval of HR criteria certification in accordance with Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective next full pay period 04/11/2022:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Discretionary Step 3 085-003 0012 Public Defender III 17
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12.   Urban County:
 
A. AI-85240   Approval of a Proclamation declaring April 2022 Fair Housing Month, and authorizing County Judge and County Clerk to sign any and all documents relating to this agenda. Click to View
 
B. AI-85242   “Subject to Compliance with HB 1295” the Urban County Program is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with RG Enterprise, LLC DBA-G&G Construction, the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $1,151,605.00 utilizing UCP funds from Fiscal Years 31-34 (2018-2021) Pct. #3 Public Facility (Sullivan City Library).  Click to View
 
C. AI-85251   “Subject to Compliance with HB 1295”, the Urban County Program is requesting approval to purchase equipment from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. for the City of Edcouch Fire Department in the amount of $41,420.00 UCP Fiscal Year 34 (2021) City of Edcouch funding will be utilized. Click to View
 
D. AI-85243   “Subject to Compliance with HB 1295”, the Urban County Program is requesting approval to purchase materials from Frontera Materials, Inc for the City of Donna Street Improvements Project in the amount of $149,132.38.  UCP Fiscal Years 33 (2020) City of Donna Street Improvements funds will be utilized.
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E. AI-85250   “Subject to Compliance with HB 1295” the Urban County Program is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC., the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $243,486.00 utilizing UCP funds from Fiscal Years 31&33 (2018/2020) Alamo Water & Sewer Improvements Funds,  Click to View
 
F. AI-85264   “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 Hinojosa  Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $28,000.00 utilizing CDBG FY 32-34 (2019-2021) City of Palmview  Street Improvements Funding and approval of Work Authorization No. 1. Click to View
 
G. AI-85202   Requesting authorization to extend current 2020 Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG) subrecipient agreements with Women Together foundation Inc., Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley and The Salvation Army of McAllen-Hidalgo County. Approval of this agreement extension allows the partnering agencies a deadline of May 31, 2022.
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13.   Health & Human Services Department:
 
A.   Health Care Funding District:
 
1. AI-85217   1. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for SFY2022 Comprehensive Hospital Increased Reimbursement Program (CHIRP) Payment Year 1 in the amount to be determined by Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a transfer date TBD and a settlement date of 04-18-2022.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions.
3. Approval of Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions.
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14.   Head Start Program:
 
A. AI-85182   Discussion/Approval Renegotiated Professional Services Agreement with CONSOR Engineers, LLC to Provide Structural Engineering and Other Related Services for the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environments and Discovery Classrooms Project Click to View
 
15.   Fire Marshal's Office:
 
A. AI-85248   Discussion, consideration and action on an Order restricting outdoor burning Click to View
 
16.   Community Service Agency:
 
A. AI-85189   Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve contract # 34210003684 in the amount of $2,503,769.00 with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) 2021 with authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents. Click to View
 
B. AI-85176   Discussion, consideration, and possible action to accept the AmeriCorps Notice of Grant Award Contract #21SFGTX001 in the amount of $213,724.00, from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) for our Senior Companion Program, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents. Click to View
 
17.   Elections Administration:
 
A. AI-85239   1. Discussion on Election Updates.
2. Approval of amendment to the Election Day polling locations of the May 7, 2022 Special Constitutional Amendment Election and Local Entities Elections
 
Palmview Recreation Center
406 W. Veterans Blvd.
Palmview, TX. 78572
UTRGV
1201 W. University Dr.
Edinburg, TX. 78539
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18.   Planning Department:
 
A. AI-85205   1. Requesting approval and authorization to set up a new collection point at the Planning Department Subdivision Division at the Administration Building (Kmart building) in Edinburg, Tx;
2. Approval and authorization for a change fund in the amount of $75.00, pursuant to Local Government Code 130.902.
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19.   Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A. AI-85299   Requesting approval of a Work Experience/Subsidized Employment Agreement between Hidalgo County and Workforce Solutions to allow individuals to work part-time at Hidalgo County Precinct 2 for 5 weeks as part of the Summer Earn and Learn (SEAL) Program.  Click to View
 
B. AI-85298   Requesting approval to accept the donation of one (1) bench to Hidalgo County Precinct 2 from the RGV Down Syndrome Association.  Click to View
 
20.   Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres:
 
A. AI-85270   Re-appointment of member to the Hidalgo County Housing Authority Board by Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for a term of two (2) years, May 4, 2022 - May 3, 2024. Click to View
 
21.   Budget & Management:
 
A.   American Rescue Plan Act:
 
1. AI-85279   ARPA - American Rescue Plan Act Funds (1290):
Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the use of ARPA Relief Funds for the construction of an Emergency Management Facility to respond to the mitigation of the ongoing public health emergency and any future public health emergencies. (Emergency Management Facility - ARPA-22-110-078)
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B.   Budget Appropriations:
 
1. AI-85331   County Clerk Records Management (1237):
Approval of 2022 appropriation of funds from the Co. Clerk Records Management Fund (1237) Unassigned Fund Balance in the amount of $92,976.00 to fund adopted salary expenses.
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2. AI-85213   Pct.1 R&B (1200):
Approval of 2022 appropriation of funds from RD MAINT (1200) fund balance in the amount of $200,000.00 to fund general supplies and repair/maintenance.
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3. AI-85330   Pct.3 Rd Maint (1200):
Approval of 2022 appropriation of funds in the amount of $600,000.00 from the R&B unassigned fund balance for Road Maintenance program to fund operating expenditures.
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4. AI-85212   Special Revenue & Proprietary Funds:
Approval of 2022 appropriation of funds to fund various PO rollovers.
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5. AI-85199   CC Records Archive (1100):
Approval of appropriation of funds from the General Fund Restricted Fund Balance - CC Records Archive for CC Records Archive in the amount of $104,880.00 to fund the preservation of books.
Click to View
 
22.  
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-85335   Requesting approval for County Judge to execute the necessary documents as requested by our local service representative, Walter J. Reyna, Inc., due to a switch in broker dealer from Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation to JW Cole. in connection with the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Click to View
 
2. AI-85319   A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4), a professional service;

B. Approval of letter of engagement with "The Espinosa Law Firm" for the provision of legal services to the Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission. Subject to compliance with requested 1295 form.
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3. AI-85292   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-77
*CPR 60 Café Changes
$96,588.00

B. Requesting authority for County Judge or Mr. Valde Guerra, Hidalgo County CEO, to sign required documents.
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4. AI-85291   A. Requesting approval of the following Change Orders in connection with the "Procurement and Installation of Moveable Furniture and Other Items" for the new courthouse from vendor, The Caprock Group, LLC dba Texas Wilson:
 
Description Total Amount
CO 003 - Storage Double Handling Fees [Aug-Oct] $57,805.95
CO 004 - Storage Double Handling Fees [Oct-Jan] $91,234.30

 B. Requesting authority for County Judge or Mr. Valde Guerra, Hidalgo County CEO, to sign required documents.
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B.   Pct. 1
 
1. AI-85293   Requesting authority to advertise the procurement packet for the "Hargill Solar Lights Project" in Precinct No.1, including the re-advertising, if applicable, subject to purchasing and legal review/approval. Click to View
 
2. AI-85034   A.  Requesting approval to rescind action taken by CC on 03/08/22, for AI-84874, due-to the commodity code exceeding the countywide threshold.   

B.  Requesting authority to advertise the procurement packet for the PCT. 1 installation of park equipment at Sunset Hill Park and Trail, including re-advertising if necessary, subject to Purchasing and Legal approval. 
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3. AI-85283   A.  Approval to accept a donation from Superior Health Plan in the amount of $5,000 for the Hidalgo County Progreso Community Resource Center to sponsor the creation of a Hygiene Closet from April 2022 through December 2022 located at 510 FM 1015, Progreso Tx to purchase hygiene items.     

B.  Requesting approval of the agreement between Hidalgo County and Superior Health Plan for a $5,000 sponsorship with authority for the County Judge to execute the agreement, subject to legal review and approval.  
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C.   Pct. 3
 
1. AI-85136   A. Requesting approval to execute the final form of a professional services agreement for the provision of Professional Surveying Services with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc. [approved for negotiations CC 2/8/2022 AI-84076] for El Paraiso Project located in Precinct 3;

B. Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 with an estimated cost of $6,720.00 submitted by Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc. (C-22-0082-04-05) to provide Professional Surveying Services for El Paraiso Project located in Precinct 3.
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2. AI-85300   A.  Requesting approval of El Paraiso Preliminary Design, as presented by contracted architect, ERO Architects.

B.  Requesting approval to proceed with Design Phase in connection with El Paraiso Project.
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D.   Tax Office
 
1. AI-85190   Requesting approval of Amendment No.1 to Service Agreement C-21-0940-03-08 with Technique Data Systems, Inc to formally change the company name to Data Business Equipment, Inc., due to the sale of company. Click to View
 
E.   Sheriff's Office
 
1. AI-85083   A) Pursuant to Texas LGC Chapter/Section 263.151 (2)(B)(C)(D) and 263.152 (a)(2) action to declare 244 Tavor SAR 16" Semi-Automatic Rifles and 34 Tavor X-95 13"  Semi-Automatic Rifles as "Surplus" [detailed & described in the exhibit attached herein] for the purpose of disposition [of the 278 units] for use as "trade-ins" toward the acquisition of 300 new semi-automatic rifles.

B) Approval to purchase 300 new rifles with accessories 265 Romeo5 XDR Compact Red Dot Sight and 265 Romeo4 TLR RM 2 System through HC's membership/participation with BuyBoard Cooperative Contract #603-20 [Exp. 03/31/2023], awarded vendor Barney's Police Supplies, in the total amount of $111,149.29.

C) Requesting approval to remove said equipment (A) from the Hidalgo County Inventory once purchase is approved.
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2. AI-85132   Acceptance of submitted proposal and approval to award job order contractor, Herrcon, LLC., through our membership with BuyBoard (JOC contract # 581-19) in the amount not to exceed $84,685.98 (Fee includes payment bond) for the renovations at the Sheriff's Office Vicksburg building.  Click to View
 
F.   Co. Wide
 
1. AI-85289   A. Requesting action to nominate at least three (3) Civil Engineering Firms from HC approved "Pool" of Engineering Services for the purpose of evaluating in connection with El Paraiso Project:
  1. _________
  2. _________
  3. _________
  4. _________
  5. _________
B. Requesting action to appoint/designate an Evaluation Committee to grade/score the nominated firms:
  1. _________
  2. _________
  3. _________
  4. _________
  5. _________
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2. AI-85290   A. Requesting action to nominate at least three (3) Construction Management Services Firms from HC approved "Pool" of Construction Management Services for the purpose of evaluating in connection with El Paraiso Project:
  1. __________
  2. __________
  3. __________
  4. __________
  5. __________
B. Requesting action to appoint/designate an Evaluation Committee to grade/score the nominated firms:
  1. _________
  2. _________
  3. _________
  4. _________
  5. _________
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3. AI-85288   A. Requesting action to nominate at least three (3) GeoTech/CMT Firms from HC approved "Pool" of Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Services for the purpose of evaluating in connection with El Paraiso Project:
  1. __________
  2. __________
  3. __________
  4. __________
  5. __________
B. Requesting action to appoint/designate an Evaluation Committee to grade/score the nominated firms:
  1. __________
  2. __________
  3. __________
  4. __________
  5. __________
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4. AI-85295   Presentation of the qualified sole response received from Delta Specialty Signs & Supplies for the purpose to award the bid and approval of contract C-22-0049-04-05 for the Traffic Road Signs and Miscellaneous Equipment Click to View
 
5. AI-85297  
Acceptance and approval of pre-qualified firms submitting "Statements of Qualifications" for establishment of " Surveyors - Pool" (as listed on the RFQ  Acceptance Sheets attached hereto) for engagement through the established statutory and local protocol (i.e. nomination by user grading/scoring, presentation to CC for ranking, authority for negotiations for a final agreement, etc.) on an "As Needed Basis" per project by all County Departments and /or applicable Programs requiring said services as set forth in the requirements stated in the County's Request for Qualifications packet for Professional Surveying Services Pool - Expansion with an effective date of 04-05-22. Pursuant to CC approved RFQ Legal Notice to Waive Minor Informalities or Technicalities.
  Project No. Description No. of Participants - FY2022
1 2021-0784A-TDL   Surveying Services 3
 
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G.   Auditor's Office:
 
1. AI-85334   a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under TxLGC, Chapter 262.024 (a)(7) for "[i]tems for which competition is precluded because of existence of patents, copyrights, secret processes or monopolies" in connection with the "Maintenance and Support Services Agreement" with EMS LINQ, Inc.

b. Approval of an updated Sole Source Declaration for our current financial system, Alio, reflecting a recent acquisition by EMS LINQ, Inc.
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H.   Human Resources:
 
1. AI-85104   Requesting approval to purchase office furniture from Gateway through the County's membership participation with OMNIA Cooperative under contract # R191804 in the amount of $59,297.26 for the Human Resource Dept.   Click to View
 
23.   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-85315   Request to use the Administration Building on McColl for the National Day of Prayer Event to be held on May 5, 2022 from 3:30pm - 8:00 pm. Click to View
 
C. AI-85269   Approval to accept settlement check from Progressive Insurance Company in the amount of $1,554.60 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Precinct 4) Click to View
 
24.   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
 
25.   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-85308   Cause #CL-21-2369-E; Lisa Marie Cantu vs. County of Hidalgo, Texas Click to View
 
26.  
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)
 
27.   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-85309   Cause #CL-21-2369-E; Lisa Marie Cantu vs. County of Hidalgo, Texas Click to View
 
28.   Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
29.   Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
30.   Adjourn
 

    

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