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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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Approval of Award/Recognitions: |
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AI-87551
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Proclamation declaring September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Click to View |
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AI-87518
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Proclamation declaring September as National Deaf Awareness Month. Click to View |
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AI-87382
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Proclamation declaring September 25 as National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. Click to View |
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AI-87528
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Proclamation honoring the UTRGV Dept. of Civil Engineering GeoWall team on a national championship title win. Click to View |
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AI-87499
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Proclamation declaring September 2022 as Valley Voter Awareness Month. Click to View |
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Open Forum |
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District Attorney's Office: |
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AI-87367
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DA-Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) (1281):
Approval and authorization for the County Judge Richard F. Cortez, as Authorized Official, to sign the Inventory Report Form. Click to View |
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County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr.: |
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AI-87513
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Requesting approval of Official Bond and Oath for Interim Elections Administrator, Hilda A. Salinas. Click to View |
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Sheriff's Office: |
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AI-87452
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Approval of Sheriff and Constable Fee Schedule for Year 2023 Click to View |
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AI-87362
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Notice of intent to obtain a Sam's Club membership and apply for a Sam's Club Credit Card for the sole use of Commissary purchases. Click to View |
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AI-87426
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Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code section 157.903, requesting approval of indemnification in the amount of $35.99 for a misplaced inmate check. Click to View |
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AI-87538
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LEO Technologies:
1. Authorization and Approval for Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign required documents to enter into agreement with LEO Technologies and Verus System.
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Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: |
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AI-87474
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Presentation of Hidalgo County Annual Tax Collections Report 2021-2022 Click to View |
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AI-87480
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Presentation of Motor Vehicle Statement of Revenue Collections Report Click to View |
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Executive Office - Presentation of Reports: |
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AI-87369
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Presentation by Burton McCumber & Longoria, LLP of the County’s 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Single Audit Click to View |
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AI-87466
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Presentation of Delinquent Tax Collection Report for the period of July 01, 2021 - June 30, 2022 Click to View |
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Auditor's Office: |
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AI-87227
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Presentation of 2023 Statement of Estimated Available Resources Click to View |
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Emergency Management: |
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AI-87529
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1. Presentation, discussion, and necessary action to terminate the Proclamation declaring Local State of Disaster for the County of Hidalgo due to the recent wildfires.
2. Authorization for the County Judge to sign the required documentation. Click to View |
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AI-87530
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1. Presentation, discussion, and necessary action to terminate Local State of Disaster for the County of Hidalgo due to the exceptional drought conditions that pose a threat of imminent disaster.
2. Authorization for the County Judge to sign the required documentation. 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-87471
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Approval of the appointment of interns from UTRGV to participate in the Hidalgo County WIC Clinics for the period of October 4, 2022 through December 30, 2022. Click to View |
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AI-87397
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Tax Office (1100):
Approval to create six (6) temporary full-time positions, effective 10/01/2022 through 12/31/2022 as follows:
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Dept./Prg. |
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Position Title |
Grade |
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140-001 |
T251-T256 |
Clerk I |
01 |
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AI-87421
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Sheriff (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel action, effective next full pay period 09/26/2022:
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Dept./Prg. |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Grade |
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280-001 |
0470 |
Public Information Officer, Sheriff's Office |
16 |
2. Approval to revise the Classified Positions List to add the new position: Public Information Officer, Sheriff's Office (Grade 16). Click to View |
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AI-87427
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Community Service Agency (3300):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 09/26/2022:
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Dept./Prg. |
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Position Title |
Salary |
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901-033 |
0104 - 0105 |
Eligibility Worker I |
$27,187.00 |
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901-033 |
0106 - 0109 |
Eligibility Worker II |
$29,801.00 |
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901-033 |
0110 |
Accountant II |
$40,552.00 |
2. Approval to waive the posting, hiring and enrollment procedures and transfer employee no. 8009 to Eligibility Worker I (slot no. 0104), employee no. 8025 to Eligibility Worker I (slot no. 0105) and employee no. 8013 to Eligibility Worker II (slot no. 0106). Click to View |
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AI-87532
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County Judges - Public Affairs (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
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Dept./Prg. |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Grade |
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110-077 |
0007 |
Communications Specialist II |
11 |
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110-077 |
0010 |
Video Editor & Graphic Designer |
15 |
2. Approval to revise the Classified Positions List to add the new position: Video Editor & Graphic Designer (Grade 15). Click to View |
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AI-87534
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Pct 1 Administration/ Road Maintenance (1200) / Parks Pct 1 (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 09/26/2022:
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Dept./Prg. |
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Current Position Title |
Current Grade |
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Proposed Grade |
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121-004 |
0032 |
Accounts Payable Specialist I |
06 |
Accounts Payable Specialist II |
08 |
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121-005 |
0163 |
Maintenance III |
07 |
Maintenance IV |
09 |
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121-013 |
0030 |
Supervisor II |
11 |
Parks Foreman |
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AI-87459
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Elections Department (1100):
1. Discussion regarding appointment of Interim Hidalgo County Elections Administrator (per County Elections Commission Order).
2. Approval of the following personnel action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval through December 31, 2022:
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Dept./Prg. |
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Position Title |
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Allowance Amount |
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130-001 |
0185 |
Assistant Director, Elections Department |
16 |
$10,000.00 |
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AI-87388
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Discussion and action on the Employee Paid Quarantine Leave Policy. Click to View |
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Urban County: |
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AI-87398
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1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Urban County Program and the Cities of Edinburg, McAllen, and Mission.
2. Approval for Hidalgo County Judge, Richard F. Cortez to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. Click to View |
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AI-87444
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1. Requesting authorization to extend the current Homeless Emergency Solutions Grant Program- Corona Virus (ESG-CV) sub-recipient Memorandum of Understating (MOU) agreement between the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency (CSA) and Hidalgo County Urban County Program (UCP).
2. Requesting Authorization for Hidalgo County Urban County Program Director to sign Amendment. Click to View |
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AI-87445
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Requesting approval to re-certify Affordable Homes of South Texas, Inc., a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) within the County of Hidalgo and requesting approval to execute the 2021 HOME/CHDO agreement for Affordable Homes of South Texas, Inc.
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AI-87446
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Requesting approval to re-certify Proyecto Azteca, Inc., a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) within the County of Hidalgo and requesting approval to execute the 2021 HOME/CHDO agreement for Proyecto Azteca, Inc.
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Health & Human Services Department: |
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AI-87412
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Pursuant to Chapter 121 Local Public Health Reorganization act; Sec. 121006, requesting approval of the Immunization Sliding Fee Schedule effective September 20, 2022. The revision is needed as per revised guidelines by the Texas Vaccines for Children program. Click to View |
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AI-87374
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Requesting approval to submit a budget in the amount of $150,000.00 to the Texas Department of State Health Services for additional funds to support a Hurricane Conference event in 2023. Click to View |
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AI-87420
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Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by the County Auditor in the amount of $25.00 and appropriation of the same. The revenue was collected by our Child Health FY 22 program. Click to View |
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AI-87423
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Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by the County Auditor in the amount of $25.00 and appropriation of the same. The revenue was collected by our Prenatal FY 22 program. Click to View |
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AI-87371
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Requesting approval to accept the TB/PC Federal grant contract #HHS001096400020, Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $427,128.00 in grant funds and $85,426.00 in local match funds for the period of 01/01/2023 to 12/31/2023 and for County Judge to e-sign the grant contract and related documents. Click to View |
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Health Care Funding District: |
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AI-87142
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A. Public Hearing, at 11:00 A.M., to consider public comments concerning the amount of mandatory payments required to be paid by paying hospitals for the District's fiscal year 2023 (September 2022 - August 2023) and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent.
B. Consideration and approval of mandatory payment to be assessed quarterly by the Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District on the net patient revenue of an institutional health care provider and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent.
C. Consideration and approval for the Hidalgo County Tax Assessor/Collector to collect the mandatory payment required by Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District.
D. Consideration and approval to assess mandatory payment annual rate.
E. Consideration and approval to set quarterly assessment dates. Assessment dates are:
1st Quarter due 11/30/2022
2nd Quarter due 02/28/2023
3rd Quarter due 05/31/2023
4th Quarter due 08/31/2023
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AI-87431
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A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Demonstration Year 11 UC Final Payment in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a transfer date of 09-29-2022 and a settlement date of 09-30-2022.
B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
C. Approval of Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions. Click to View |
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Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: |
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AI-87485
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Pct. 1 is requesting approval to accept the counter offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcels No.7 associated with the Mile 6 W Road Improvement Project (CSJ# 0921-02-355) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administration Evaluation and Approval Form. Click to View |
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Precinct #3 - Comm. Villarreal: |
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AI-87478
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1. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between Hidalgo County and the City of Alton to assist one another in the road improvement of Glasscock Road between 5 Mile Line and 6 Mile Line.
2. In accordance with section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) project for road improvement to Glasscock Road from 5 Mile Line to 6 Mile Line.
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Budget & Management: |
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AI-87548
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Public Hearing on 2022 Proposed Tax Rate of $0.5750 per $100 valuation. Click to View |
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AI-87402
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FY 2023 Texas VINE Grant Program (1283):
Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into a Participating Entity Services Agreement between Hidalgo County, Texas and Appriss Insights, LLC in relation to the Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) for the FY 2023 Texas VINE Grant Program with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to execute agreement.
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AI-87366
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Discussion, consideration, and approval of MVEC Agreement for the installation of streetlights for New World Subdivision Located in Precint # 4 Click to View |
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American Rescue Plan Act: |
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AI-87510
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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 procurement of the Hidalgo County Tyler NewWorld Project (ARPA-22-200-124) to increase integration with court and RMS software platforms allowing for more streamlined data processing. Click to View |
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AI-87486
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ARPA - American Rescue Plan Act Funds (1290):
Discussion, consideration, and action to approve an increase in funds to the Courthouse Wi-Fi Project and Telephone Connectivity System Project (ARPA-21-200-013) to $880,749.05. Click to View |
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AI-87482
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ARPA - American Rescue Plan Act Funds (1290):
Discussion, consideration, and action to approve an increase in funds to the Hidalgo County prevention of Inmate Overcrowding Efforts (ARPA-21-280-061) to $19,000,000.
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Budget Appropriations: |
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AI-87521
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Economic Development (1100):
Approval of 2022 appropriation of fund into Economic Development (110-081) in the amount of $65,000.00.
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AI-87395
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Pct. 4 (1200):
Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenues by County Auditor in the amount of $189,330.48 from the Pct. 4 Drainage Improvement Project Labor Reimbursement and appropriation of the same. Click to View |
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Purchasing Department - Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
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AI-87340
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Requesting approval to adopt Hidalgo County Purchasing Protest Procedures for implementation in policy and all formal procurement solicitations. Click to View |
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Hidalgo County |
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AI-87422
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A. (1) Discussion, consideration, and possible action to revise/amend the existing Interlocal Agreement with City of Pharr (C-21-0487-06-01) or in the alternative,
A. (2) Accept the letter of termination from the City of Pharr.
B. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirement, under Tx LGC 262.024(a) (2) an item necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the residents of the county;
C. Requesting authority to enter into a six (6) month contract with option to extend an additional six (6) months with Viking Enterprises Inc dba City Ambulance Services for Precinct 1 (unincorporated areas and rural areas serviced by ESD# ) for emergency ambulance services with authority for County Judge to sign any and all pertinent documents as needed; and
D. Requesting authority to enter into a six (6) month contract with option to extend an additional six (6) months with Skyline EMS Inc for Precinct 3 for emergency ambulance services (to be provided in the unincorporated areas of the County) with authority for County Judge to sign any and all pertinent documents as needed. Click to View |
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AI-87260
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A. Discussion, consideration, and action on Amendment No. 22 [as drafted & approved as to legal form by Hon. J. Hawkins, Porter Hedges] between Hidalgo County and Architect, HDR Architecture, Inc., [C-16-141-10-31]to include the following Scope of Work in connection with the "Construction of the New Hidalgo County Courthouse" Project:
B. Requesting approval of Amendment No. 22: Radio Antenna Coordination
C. Requesting authority for County Judge and/or Mr. Valde Guerra, Hidalgo County CEO, to sign required documents.
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AI-87409
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Requesting approval to award the contract for project "Pipes & Related Miscellaneous Items" through RFB: 22-0437-08-17-TDL to the following:
A. Aguaworks Pipe and Supply
B. Rio Valley Pipe LLC dba CAPA
C. Act Pipe and Supply
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Executive Office |
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AI-87461
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A. Acceptance and approval of the agreement with NA3 Group, PLLC DBA Cornerstone Real Estate Inspections in the amount of $13,745.00 for the inspection of the Willacy County Jail Facility with authority for County Judge and Eduardo Belmarez, Purchasing Agent, to sign any and all required documentation.
B. Pursuant to the approval of (A), requesting ratification of the agreement with NA3 Group, PLLC DBA Cornerstone Real Estate Inspections for the acceptance of terms and conditions.
C. Requesting approval for payment for order #1269 as claims with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Click to View |
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County Judge's Office |
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AI-87458
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A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under TX Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4), a personal service;
B. Acceptance and approval of the personal service agreement and fee schedule for consulting services related to "County Poverty and Economic Development Issues" with Mario Reyna. Click to View |
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Emergency Management |
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AI-87496
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Requesting approval to purchase radio equipment & related supplies for "Communication Interoperable" through our membership/participation with Buy Board Contract No. 627-20 (exp. 11.30.23) through Req 457315 in the amount $ 45,313.24 for Hidalgo County Emergency Management Click to View |
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AI-87490
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A. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo, the City of Mercedes, and Urban County Program (CDBG) for a road reconstruction improvement to a portion of Dawson Road from Mile 8 North Road extending South approximately 1,324 total linear feet.
B. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of a road improvement project to a portion of Dawson Rd.
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AI-87363
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Pursuant to Article 14 of the current agreement C-22-0128-08-18 (ARPA-21-121-044), requesting authority by J & R Engineering to engage subcontractors. Click to View |
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AI-87495
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A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): a professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for Engineering Services for the "Highway Safety Improvement Program "located within Precinct No.3;
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of_____________________________ for the provision of Engineering Services for the "Highway Safety Improvement Program" located within Precinct No.3. Click to View |
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AI-87484
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A. Requesting exempting from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Gov. Code, Section 262.024 (A)(4) a professional services;
B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of professional surveying services for "ON CALL" for Precinct No.3 "County Parks upgrade"
C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional surveying service agreement commencing with the No. 1 firm of ______________________________ for professional surveying services for "ON CALL" Precinct No. 3 County Parks upgrade Project" Click to View |
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AI-87545
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Approval of Change Order #s1 & 2 to [extend the term an additional fifty (50) days] in connection to agreement # C-21-0611-02-22 with RG Enterprises, LLC dba G&G Contractors as (reviewed and recommended by Project Engineer Chanin Engineering, LLC) for the "Construction of Pueblo De Palmas Park" project in Precinct 4 with authority for County Judge and/or Commissioner Ellie Torres to sign required documents. Click to View |
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AI-87492
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Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No.1 to C-21-0601-09-21, between Hidalgo County and RO Engineering, PLLC, to extend the contract termination date for an additional one (1) year; for the Design and Construction of a Parking Lot and Safety Improvements at the San Carlos CRC in Precinct No.4 (C-21-0601-09-21). Click to View |
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AI-87441
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Requesting ratification of procurement method on AI-86617 previously approved on CC 07/26/2022, as it has been revised from "RFP No. 22-00263-08-24-JLC" to the following: "RFB No. 22-00263-09-21-JLC" for Davis Road Citizen Collection Site project. Click to View |
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Constables |
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AI-87399
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Constable Pct. #2:
A. Pursuant to Texas LGC Chapter/Section 263.151 (2)(B)(C)(D) and 263.152 (a)(2) action to declare 3 Sig Sauer 1911U-45-BSS hand guns and 19 Siglite P320 45 ACP hand guns as "Surplus" [detailed & described in the exhibit attached herein] for the purpose of disposition [of the 22 units] for use as "trade-ins" toward the acquisition of new armory equipment.
B. Approval to purchase 3 new Sigarms 1911 emperor scorpion pistols and 19 new Sigarms P320 pistols 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 $5,060.00.
C. Requesting approval to remove said equipment (A) from the Hidalgo County inventory once purchase is approved.
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HIDTA |
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AI-87384
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Requesting authority to ratify agenda item #86999 approved by Commissioners' Court on 09/06/2022 to include the appropriate supporting documentation for the continuation of the sole source Software License Agreement and support services between Cardinal Tracking Inc. and the HC Criminal HIDTA Task Force. Click to View |
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Human Resources: |
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AI-87405
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A. Requesting authority to advertise with approval of RFP procurement packet as attached hereto for Hidalgo County "Self-Funded Health Plan-Stop Loss Reinsurance Services", with the authority to re-advertise, if applicable
B. Requesting action to appoint an evaluation committee to grade proposals received for "Self-Funded Health Plan-Stop Loss Reinsurance Services"
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Health & Human Services Dept. |
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AI-87307
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Request authority to purchase to purchase 84 ID NOW Covid Testing Kits from Abbott Rapid DX North America, LLC through GSA contract # 36F79721D0073 in the total amount of $82,656.00. Click to View |
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AI-86700
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Requesting approval to purchase two (2) 2023 Mobile Health Clinic Sprinter Vans for the HC Health Department through our participation with GSA Advantage Cooperative Contract # GS-30F-0012T in the total amount of $420,267.43. Click to View |
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WIC |
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AI-87470
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Requesting approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide the Pathway 2 Lactation Consultant Education program for Student(s) of the University interested in becoming International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLCs) for a one (1) year term, with automatic renewal for successive one (1) year periods between HC Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program and the University of California San Diego Lactation Program. Click to View |
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AI-87428
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Presentation of the qualified sole response received from BIC Development Corporation for the purpose of awarding the bid and approval of contract [C-22-0431-09-20] for "Lease of Space for WIC Storage". Click to View |
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Sheriff's Office |
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AI-87433
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Acceptance of submitted proposal and approval to award to job order contractor, Herrcon LLC through HC membership with Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Program's awarded JOC (RS Means) Contract #581-19 with authority to process purchase orders through the following Requisition No.460749 in the amount $61,579.64 repair & installation of the gas pumps at the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and Weslaco East Substation. Click to View |
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AI-87401
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Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices as submitted by Herrcon for the renovation of Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Vicksburg Building through the current Agreement Contract# 581-19 Payment Application #1and #2 (Final) (P.O. # 846810).
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County Clerk |
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AI-87385
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Requesting approval of an upgrade in service with Foremost Telecommunications [C-17-314-03-26] through service order 022657-02 (to replace service order # 016638-02) for an increase in speed to 1x1 Gbps, in the total amount of $600 per month with authority for the County Judge, or Executive Officer to sign any required documentation. Click to View |
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Co. Wide |
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AI-87396
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Through Hidalgo County membership/participation with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), acceptance of a Rebate Check from Region VIII Education Services Center in the amount of $612.60 check number is 58338 dated 08/30/2022 for the annual (fiscal year) purchases reported and processed through TIPS on 20222. Click to View |
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AI-87378
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Requesting approval to award "Fire Alarm & Security Monitoring Services" (RFB 22-0402-08-31-KMG) to Triple R Fire & Safety, LLC, the sole bidder meeting all requirements and specifications. 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-87221
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Request by Region One Education Service Center for the use of the Hidalgo County Courthouse for 2023 Regional Mock Trial Competition to be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023
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AI-87429
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Approval to accept settlement check from TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool in the amount of $19,471.52 to settle property damages to County trash compactor. (Sheriff Office) Click to View |
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AI-87553
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Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding action taken by Hidalgo County Head Start Policy Council at a Special Meeting held on 9/15/22 regarding employment of Head Start Executive Director Click to View |
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Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding:
A. County response to disaster/health emergency:
1. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) 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-87554
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Deliberation regarding employment, evaluation, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Head Start Executive Director Click to View |
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AI-87407
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Claim of Maria Esmeralda Lara Click to View |
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AI-87410
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Claim of Gladys Rodriguez Click to View |
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AI-87413
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Claim of Alfonso Reyna, Jr. 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-87555
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Discussion, consideration and action regarding employment, evaluation, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Head Start Executive Director Click to View |
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AI-87408
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Claim of Maria Esmeralda Lara Click to View |
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AI-87411
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Claim of Gladys Rodriguez Click to View |
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AI-87414
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Claim of Alfonso Reyna, Jr. 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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