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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
JUNE 09, 2022
2:00 P.M. |
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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
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Roll Call |
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Pledge of Allegiance |
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Prayer |
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Approval of Consent Agenda |
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Open Forum |
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District Attorney's Office: |
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AI-86096
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Proclamation declaring the first Friday in June 2022 to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Click to View |
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AI-86017
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Proclamation declaring June 2022 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Click to View |
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AI-86101
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DA - Victims Unit Court Advocate Project (VUCAP)(1281):
Approval to submit a VUCAP Grant #3596403 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). Click to View |
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AI-86099
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DA - Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP)(1281):
Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924304 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). Click to View |
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County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr.: |
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AI-86087
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Approval to select names for the 2022 Grievance Committee, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §152.015. Click to View |
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Constable Pct. #1: |
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AI-86088
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1. Approval and authorization for the Hidalgo County Constable Office Pct.1 to continue participation in the Texas LESO Program.
2. Authorization for County Judge and Constable Pct. #1, as authorized officials to sign the required documents. Click to View |
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Constable Pct. #3: |
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AI-86123
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Constable Pct. 3
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Juan Antonio Cuba as Reserve Deputy Constable by Lazaro Gallardo, Jr Constable Pct. 3, in accordance to the Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012. Click to View |
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AI-86098
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Constable Pct.3 Operation Slow Down Grant (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to accept grant award for the STEP - Operation Slow Down Grant through Texas Department of Transportation in relation to FY2022 (06-07-22 to 06-21-22) in the amount of $3,997.08 with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to accept award electronically.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for FY 2022 STEP Operation Slow Down in the amount of $3,997.08.
4. Approval of appropriation in the amount of $5,072.37 to include cash match. Click to View |
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Constable Pct. #4: |
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AI-86070
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Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Brian A. Ayala as Deputy Constable by Constable A. "J.R." Gaitan, Constable Precinct 4 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011. Click to View |
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AI-86137
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Constable Pct.4 Operation Slow Down Grant (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to accept grant award for the STEP - Operation Slow Down Grant through Texas Department of Transportation in relation to FY2022 (06-07-22 to 06-21-22) in the amount of $2,961.35 with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to accept award electronically.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for FY 2022 STEP Operation Slow Down in the amount of $2,961.35.
4. Approval of appropriation in the amount of $3,720.00 to include cash match. Click to View |
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Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: |
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AI-86132
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Discussion and approval to execute a dealer deputy agreement between the County of Hidalgo and Payne Imports L.L.P. dba Payne Mission Volkswagen & Payne Mitsubishi GDN No. P35124. Dealer desires to act as an agent of the Tax Assessor Collector in the issuance of motor vehicle registration stickers, license plates and in the application for vehicle titles. This agreement is subject to the Dealer Deputy providing a surety bond in an amount as determined by the County Tax Assessor-Collector in accordance with applicable law. Click to View |
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Human Resources: |
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Requesting waiver of the following, if applicable, for personnel items listed:
1. Civil Service Commission Rules - Section 3.22
2. Hidalgo County Personnel Policy Manual - Section 6.27
3. Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments |
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AI-86148
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Community Service Agency - CSA (3300):
Approval to extend the following temporary full-time positions beginning 07/01/2022 and ending 12/31/2022:
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Dept./Prg. |
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Position Title |
Proposed Salary |
Extend temporary
Full-time position |
901-033 |
T092 |
Coordinator II |
$43,796.00 |
Extend temporary
Full-time position |
901-033 |
T093 |
Case Study Manager |
$32,115.00 |
Click to View |
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AI-86147
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Crim DA (1100)
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
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Dept./ Prg. |
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Allowance Amount |
| Delete Supplemental Allowance |
080-002 |
A123 |
Assistant District Attorney III |
17 |
($4,850.00) |
| Add Supplemental Allowance |
080-002 |
0220 |
Assistant District Attorney IV |
19 |
$4,850.00 |
Click to View |
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AI-86146
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Pct 4 Road Maintenance (1200):
Approval to create a full-temporary position for 25 weeks beginning 06/09/2022 and ending 11/30/2022, as follows:
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124-007 |
T119 |
Mechanic I |
06 |
Click to View |
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AI-85755
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Approval of the appointment of interns from UTRGV to participate in the Family Medicine Residency at McAllen Medical Center for the period of July 05, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Click to View |
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Community Service Agency: |
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AI-86162
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Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve Amendment #1 to the FY 2021 Community Service Block Grant Program (CSBG) Contract #61910003736 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to include extension date until August 31, 2022, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents.
Click to View |
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AI-86163
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Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve Amendment #1 to the FY 2022 Community Service Block Grant Program (CSBG) Contract # 61220003648 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents.
Click to View |
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Health & Human Services Department: |
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AI-86092
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1. Requesting approval to accept and for County Judge to e-sign the Preventive Health & Health Services grant contract No. HHS001186200001 and related documents. The grant term is from October 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023.
2. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $125,000.00 as certified by County Auditor and to appropriate the same. Click to View |
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Precinct #3 - Comm. Villarreal: |
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AI-86161
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Appointment of board member to Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (MHMR) for the remainder of calendar 2022- Pct. #3 Click to View |
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AI-86086
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Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 157.903, requesting approval for indemnification of shortages and unaccounted permits totaling $75.00. Click to View |
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Budget & Management: |
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AI-86115
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TXDOT - Pct 4 Trenton Road (1315):
Authorization to submit the Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Application and Affidavit for the Trenton Road (I-69C - FM 907) Project, CSJ 0921-02-442, with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation. Click to View |
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American Rescue Plan Act: |
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AI-86139
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Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the use of ARPA Relief Funds for the Communication Interoperability Project. This system will expand communication capabilities and facilitate timely information exchange vital in coordinating response efforts related to public health measures and the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency. (Hidalgo County Communication Interoperability - ARPA-22-110-090)
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AI-86138
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Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the use of ARPA Relief Funds for the following project under the Hidalgo County American Rescue Plan Act Stormwater System Improvement Program.
Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Harvest Time Stormwater Project - Project Number: ARPA-22-123-101
Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Jessica Drive and Ashley Way to Goodwin Stormwater Project - Project Number: ARPA-22-123-102
Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Tierra Linda Drain Stormwater Project - Project Number: ARPA-22-123-103 Click to View |
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AI-86140
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ARPA - American Rescue Plan Act Funds (1290):
Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the use of ARPA Relief Funds for the Remote Wireless Broadband Initiative Project. This rapid deployment unit will establish or improve broadband service critical for work, education, healthcare and civic participation during the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency. (Remote Wireless Broadband Initiative - ARPA-22-110-092) Click to View |
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Budget Appropriations: |
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AI-86108
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Pct. 4 (1200):
Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenues by County Auditor in the amount of $151,224.26 from the Hidalgo County Drainage District for various drainage improvement project reimbursements and appropriation of the same.
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Purchasing Department - Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
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Pct. 1 |
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AI-86135
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Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 for services under Work Authorization No. 1, Contract No. C-18-304-02-26 as submitted by the project engineer, L&G Engineering; to decrease the total cost by $66,761.71 and to replace Exhibit "D" - Fee Schedule with the revised document [as attached and detailed herein]. Click to View |
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AI-86085
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Requesting authority to purchase four (4) John Deere FC10R Flex Wing Rotary Cutters through our membership with Buyboard contract #611-20 for Commissioner Pct.1 in the amount of $90,263.28. Click to View |
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Pct. 2 |
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AI-86174
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Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Contract No. C-21-0845-11-02 with B2Z Engineering, LLC, resulting in an amendment to Section 7 (Compensation and Work Authorizations) of the agreement for the Pct 2 Stormwater Managment Project. Click to View |
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Pct. 3 |
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AI-86006
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Requesting approval of On-Call Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Javier Hinojosa Engineering for projects located within Precinct No. 3, as ranked & approved to negotiate by CC on 05-17-2022 [AI-85835]. Click to View |
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Pct. 4 |
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AI-84996
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Requesting approval to purchase parks and recreation equipment for Precinct 4 Memorial (Sunflower) Park through OMNIA Partners cooperative contract #2017001134, awarded vendor, GameTime, A Playcore Company, in the total amount of $111,872.90. Click to View |
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Budget & Management |
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AI-85943
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A. Requesting authority to reject all statements of qualifications received for RFQ 22-0124-04-27 "Bond Counsel Services".
B. Requesting approval and authority to advertise the procurement packet as attached hereto for RFQ 22-0326-07-14-KMG "Bond Counsel Services", including re-advertising if necessary.
C. Requesting action to appoint/designate an Evaluation Committee to grade/score the Statements of Qualifications received for RFQ 22-0326-07-14-KMG "Bond Counsel Services":
1. _______________________
2. _______________________
3. _______________________
4. _______________________
5. _______________________ Click to View |
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Co. Wide |
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AI-86061
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Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet for "Consulting Services & Project Management Support for Compliance & Reporting of ARPA Funded Projects" within Hidalgo County. Click to View |
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Executive Office: |
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Presentation for discussion of the following:
1) New Courthouse Project Updates
2) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects
3) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting |
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AI-86149
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Requesting approval of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) with authority for Oscar Villarreal to sign related documents for the CDBG-CV Health Facility Improvements Project and any other pending/future county construction projects requiring same Click to View |
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Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding:
A. County response to disaster/health emergency:
1. CARES Act and American Rescue Plan Act Funds
B. Measures necessary to preserve public health and safety
C. Direction regarding County government operations, including but not limited to essential functions |
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Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and Section 551.087 (Economic Development) to discuss the following: |
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Real Estate Acquisition |
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Private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending, potential and/or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorney-client priviledge under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code. |
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Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding Legal Action due to emergency situation |
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AI-86048
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Cause #CL-21-1426-J; Ovidio Garcia-Garcia v. County Click to View |
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AI-86091
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Cause #C-1863-20-F; Nina Trillayes et.al. v. County of HIdalgo, Texas et.al. Click to View |
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AI-86166
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Civil No. 15-CV-435; Gregorio Trevino, Jr. et al v Hidalgo County et, al Click to View |
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AI-86089
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EEOC Charge No. 31C-2022-00620 Click to View |
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AI-86110
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Claim of Rose Lee Dorsey Click to View |
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AI-86113
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Hidalgo County v. Justin Michael Vasquez Click to View |
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AI-86171
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Duties, evaluation and discipline of Veterans Service Officer Click to View |
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A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation."
B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
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Open Session: |
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Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same |
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Pending and/or potential litigation |
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Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding response to public health emergency |
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AI-86049
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Cause #CL-21-1426-J; Ovidio Garcia-Garcia v. County Click to View |
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AI-86093
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Cause #C-1863-20-F; Nina Trillayes et.al. v. County of HIdalgo, Texas et.al. Click to View |
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AI-86167
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Civil No. 15-CV-435; Gregorio Trevino, Jr. et al v Hidalgo County et, al Click to View |
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AI-86090
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EEOC Charge No. 31C-2022-00620 Click to View |
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AI-86111
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Claim of Rose Lee Dorsey Click to View |
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AI-86112
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Hidalgo County v. Justin Michael Vasquez Click to View |
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AI-86172
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Discussion, consideration and action on duties, evaluation and discipline of Veterans Service Officer Click to View |
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Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed |
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Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed |
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Adjourn |
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