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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
2:00 P.M.
                                          

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

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

 
             
1.   Roll Call
 
2.   Pledge of Allegiance
 
3.   Prayer
 
4.   Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5.   Approval of Award/Recognitions:
 
A. AI-87580   Presentation by the Texas Association of Counties of the 2022 County Best Practice Award to Hidalgo County. Click to View
 
6.   Open Forum
 
7.   District Attorney's Office:
 
A. AI-87563   DA- Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant (DVSP)(1281):
Approval to submit a DVSP Grant #2931307 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
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B. AI-87442   DA - Victim Unit Court Advocate Program Grant (VUCAP)(1281):
Approval to continue the payment of salaries for all employees currently being paid by the Victims Unit Court Approval Program Grant pending award of the Fiscal Year 2021 grant.
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C. AI-87439   DA - Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP)(1281):
Approval to continue the payment of salaries for all employees currently being paid by the Victim Assistance Program Grant pending award of Fiscal Year 2021.
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D. AI-87437   DA - Domestic Violence Unit Grant (DVU)(1281):
Approval to continue the payment of salaries for all employees currently being paid by the Domestic Violence Unit Grant pending award of the Fiscal Year 2021 grant.
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8.   HIDTA - Task Force:
 
A. AI-87540   HIDTA CCP 59 (1251):
Approval of 2022 appropriation of funds into HIDTA CCP 59 from the unassigned fund balance in the amount of $5,000.00. 
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B. AI-87559   1. Requesting approval to submit application for Disposal services with deposit and fees in the amount of $60.00 for the HIDTA Law Enforcement Facility payable to All Valley Waste, with authority for County Auditor to complete review and processing procedures and for County Treasurer to issue payment and is pending Legal Approval.
2. Requesting approval to continue with current utilities, electricity and water, for the HIDTA Law Enforcement Facility. Utilities were setup at the time of seizure due to maintenance and potential real estate sale.
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9.   Sheriff's Office:
 
A. AI-87631   Jail Commissary (2102):
Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor and appropriation of funds in the amount of $213,833.72.
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10.   Constable Pct. #3:
 
A. AI-87535   Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Javier Ramon 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
 
B. AI-87566   Constable Pct.3 STOP Truancy Program (1285):
Discussion, consideration, and possible action to amend the Memorandum of Understanding between Hidalgo County, acting by and through Constable Pct. 3, and Mission Consolidated Independent School District approved by Commissioners Court on August 18, 2022 (AI-86970) in relation to the FY 2023 STOP Truancy Program to allow the parties to increase the number of deputies thus increasing the agreement amount if additional deputies are requested by the school district during the term of the agreement.
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C. AI-87640   Constable Pct.1 & Constable Pct.3 - Texas A & M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) (1285):
1. Approval of Fourth Amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between County of Hidalgo, Texas acting by and through the Hidalgo County Constable Pct.1 and Constable Pct.3, and Texas A & M University-Kingsville, acting by and through the Texas A & M University-Kingsville Police Department in relation to security services with authority for County Judge, as Authorized Official, to execute agreement. 
2. Authorization and approval to pay overtime reimbursable under the agreement terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, in the amount of $30,050.00 and appropriation of same.  
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11.   Constable Pct. #4:
 
A. AI-87673   Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant:
Authorization and approval to apply for the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign all required documents in relation to the application.
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12.   Budget & Management:
 
A. AI-87097   1.  Public Hearing on the 2023 Proposed Budget as per Texas Local Government Code 111.067
2.  Discussion, consideration and action on changes and corrections to the 2023 Proposed Budget
3.  Approval to set salaries, allowances and other compensation for Fiscal Year 2023.
4.  Approval of Hidalgo County Pay Tables.
5.  Adoption of the 2023 Annual Budget at the departmental level.
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B. AI-87098   1. Approval of order setting the 2022 Hidalgo County Tax Rates as follows:
a. Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate -  0.5172
b. Debt Service Tax Rate - 0.0578
c. Total Ad Valorem Tax Rate - 0.5750
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C. AI-87252   370th District Court-Court Backlog Action Plan (1286):
1. Approval to accept grant award from the Texas Office of Court Administration (OCA) in the amount of $460,000.00 in relation to the Court Backlog Action Plan for Hidalgo County.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor, in the amount of $460,000.00 and appropriation of same.
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D. AI-87598   Discussion and action designating the Hidalgo County Veterans Office to accept donations of juror reimbursements in accordance with Texas Senate Bill SB456 (TX SB456). Click to View
 
13.   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-87625   Approval of the appointment of interns from UTRGV to participate in the Hidalgo County WIC Clinics for the period of October 3, 2022 through November 30, 2022. Click to View
 
C. AI-87668   Budget & Management (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot No. Position Title Grade
Delete 115-001 0037 Administrative Assistant II 06
Create 115-001 0039 Clerk II 03
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D. AI-87670   Pct. 2 Road Maintenance (1200):
Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot #  Position Title Proposed Allowance Amount
Add Auto Allowance 122-006 0090 Director, Field Operations II $5,000.00
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E. AI-87669   OCA ARPA Award:
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 10/10/2022:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot No. Position Title Grade
Create TBD 0001 Magistrate Non-Classified
Create TBD 0002 - 0003 Pre-Trial Service Coordinator 06

2. Approval to revise the Classified Positions List to add the new position: Magistrate (Non-Classified) & Pre-Trial Service Coordinator (Grade 06).

 
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14.   Community Service Agency:
 
A. AI-87572   Presentation of 2023 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Community Action Plan (CAP) and Budget.
1. Public hearing regarding the proposed 2023 CSBG CAP plan and budget.
2. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to recommend approval of the 2023 (CSBG)(CAP) plan and budget.
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15.   Health & Human Services Department:
 
A. AI-87574   Discussion and approval of the Memorandum of Understanding by and between the County of Hidalgo and Mission Hospital, Inc (dba Mission Regional Medical Center). Click to View
 
16.   Head Start Program:
 
A. AI-87586   Discussion/Approval to Submit the following two (2) 2023 Budget Applications:
1. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
2. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) 
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B. AI-87627   Discussion and Possible Action on Advertising Request for Qualification on the Position of Head Start Executive Director Click to View
 
C. AI-87602   1. Requesting  Exemption from Competitive Bidding Requirement under the Texas Local Government Code 262-024 (A)(4) A Professional Appraisal Service
2. Presentation of the Scoring Grid (for the Purpose of Ranking by County Commissioners) of the Firms Graded and Evaluated through the County’s approved “Pool” of Appraisal Services for the Appraisal of the Head Start Leased Land and Facilities
  Leonel Garza, Jr.
& Associates
Professional Appraisal
Services
Appraisals
Haus
Evaluator 1 99 97 93
Evaluator 2 98 95 93
Evaluator 3 95 83 83
Total Score 292 275 269
Ranking      

3. Authority to Negotiate a Professional Contract with the No. 1 Ranked Firm of ____________, for the Appraisal of the Head Start Leased Land and Facilities
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D. AI-87599   Discussion/Approval of Program Agreement (Education Experience) between The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) and Hidalgo County Head Start Program Click to View
 
E. AI-87601   Discussion/Approval of Request to Enter into a Five (5) Year Revised and Restated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for School Readiness Partnership Model (SRPM) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Pharr-San Juan-Alamo (PSJA) ISD Click to View
 
F. AI-87588   Discussion/Approval of 2021-2022 Program Information Report (PIR) Click to View
 
G. AI-87587   Discussion/Approval of 2022-2023 Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Plan  Click to View
 
H. AI-87604   Discussion/Approval on Request to Enter into a Thirty-Six (36) Month Copier Capital Lease Agreement for Fifty-Three (53) Copiers through Hidalgo County’s Membership/Participation in the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Awarded Vendor, Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc., DIR Cooperative Contract (DIR-CPO-4428), with Delivery and Servicing to be Provided by Local Authorized Reseller Montano Investments, Inc., dba Digital Office Systems
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17.   Adult Probation:
 
A. AI-87581   1. Approval for Hidalgo County CSCD Director, Faustino Lopez III, authorized grant official, to enter into contracts to be fulfilled with funds from the Hidalgo County Virtual Supervision Caseload grant covering the period of 10/01/2021 - 09/30/2024 in accordance with Texas Government Code §76.004 (a-1) (3).

2. Approval and ratification of contract between Hidalgo County Community Supervision and Corrections Department and Reconnect Inc. signed 06/23/2022. 

3. Approval and ratification of contract between Hidalgo County Community Supervision and Corrections Department and the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees signed 6/17/2022.
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18.   Elections Administration:
 
A. AI-87609   1. Discussion on Election Updates. 
2. Approval of the November 8, 2022 General and Local Entities Elections Services Contracts between Hidalgo County and the following entities:  
  • The City of Alamo
  • The City Of Edcouch
  • La Villa ISD
  • Weslaco ISD
  • PSJA ISD
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19.   WIC:
 
A. AI-87571   1. WIC ADMIN - Program 001 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS000804500001 award in the amount $9,300,000.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.
B. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $9,300,000.00 as approved by the County Auditor for the FY 23 Admin Funding and appropriation of the same.

2. WIC Peer Counselor - Program 002 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS000804500001 award in the amount $1,030,826.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.
B. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $1,030,826.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 23 BF Peer Counselor and appropriation of the same.  

3. WIC Registered Dietitian - Program 012 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS000804500001 award in the amount $60,000.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.
B. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $60,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 23 Registered Dietitian and appropriation of the same.

4. WIC Lactation Services - Program 013 (1292): 
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS000804500001 award in the amount $50,000.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.
B. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $50,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 23 Lactation Services and appropriation of the same. 

5. WIC Lactation Support Center - Program 017 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS000804500001 award in the amount $289,000.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.
B. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $289,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 23 Lactation Support Center and appropriation of the same. 

6. WIC Extra Funding Summer Food Program - Program 020 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS000804500001 award in the amount $20,000.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.
B. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenue in the amount of $20,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 23 Extra Funding Summer Food Program and appropriation of the same.

7. WIC Extra Funding TXIN Internet - Program 022 (1292):
A. Requesting approval to accept the Health and Human Services Commission Contract No.HHS000804500001 award in the amount $18,720.00 for the contract period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.
B. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenue in the amount of $18,720.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 23 Extra Funding TXIN Internet and appropriation of the same.
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20.   Planning Department:
 
A. AI-87647   1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request 
a.Hacienda San Miguel-Cisneros Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Mario Cisneros) (Tex-Mex Road & Sharp Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Tex-Mex Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: Yes, Tex-Mex Road is paved.

b. Posz Estates Subdivision- Pct. 2 (Rebecca A. Posz Tamez) (Eldora Road & Cesar Chavez Road)
No. of Lots: 3 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Eldora Road side ditch discharging onto an existing grated inlet.
ETJ: Yes, City of Alamo
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: Yes, Eldora Road is paved.

2. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. San Lucio No. 5 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Tres Mundos Investments, LLC.) (Trenton Road & Dillon Road)
No. of Lots: 81 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Number of Streetlights:15
Filling Stations:6
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Donna
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Trenton Road and 4 internal streets are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $36,000.00 for (24 OSSF’S)

3. Final Approval
a. A. Peña Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Rodolfo Peña) (Citrus Drive & Michelle Drive)
No. of Lots: 2 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Citrus Drive road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of McAllen.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Citrus Drive is paved.

b. La Reserva Subdivision Phase I-C - Pct. 4 (La Reserva Ph. I, LTD.) (Benito Ramirez Road & Uresti Road)
No. of Lots: 6 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by an existing storm sewer system and detention will be provided by the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Benito Ramirez Road and Uresti Road are paved.

c. La Reserva Subdivision Phase I-D - Pct. 4 (La Reserva Ph. I, LTD.) (Mile 20 North Road & Uresti Road)
No. of Lots: 6 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by an existing storm sewer system and detention will be provided by the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 20 North Road, Uresti Road and San Miguel Street are paved.
 
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21.   Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres:
 
A. AI-87605   Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the American Forests and Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for the purposes of a Community Forest Restoration at the HCP4 Endowment Center and/or its surrounding county-owned areas and with (approval for Hidalgo County Precinct 4 County Commissioner, Ellie Torres to execute the MOU). 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-87665   A. 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;

B. 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.
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2. AI-87600   A. Presentation of scoring grid (for purpose of ranking and scoring by CC) for the six (6) responses received, evaluated and graded by Sheriff Office and Purchasing for Hidalgo County - "Auctioneering Services" 
 
Respondent Galindo Auction LLC Auctions by All Star LSA Gov Deals.com JJ Kane Auctioneers Bond & Bond Auctioneers AMT Auction Marketing
Evaluator 1 73 40 73 58 93 67
Evaluator 2 86 53 65 72 99 57
Evaluator 3 78 52 89 72 66 56
TOTAL 237 145 227 202 258 180
RANKED            

B. Requesting authority to award contract to the No 1 ranked proposer _____________________________ for "Auctioneering Services".
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3. AI-87294   Requesting authority to advertise the procurement packet for the "Lease of Food/Retail Space-at the New Hidalgo County Courthouse" including the re-advertising, if applicable. Click to View
 
B.   Pct. 3
 
1. AI-87630   A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a): a professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by CC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for On-Call Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing Services for projects located within Precinct No. 3; 
  Terracon Consultants, Inc. Raba Kistner Inc. Millennium Engineers Group, Inc.
Evaluator No.1 89 93 95
Total 89 93 95
Rank      

C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing Services Agreement  commencing with the number one ranked firm of __________________ for the provision of On-Call Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing Services for projects located within Precinct No.3.
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C.   Pct. 4
 
1. AI-87659   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 Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing Services for Encore Ranches Stormwater Project located in Precinct 4;
 
  Raba Kistner Earth Co, LLC HVJ Associates
Evaluator No. 1 97 96 93
Evaluator No. 2  99 93 92
Evaluator No 3 98 94 92
Total 294 283 277
Rank      

C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Construction Material & Geotechnical Testing Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of _____________________________ for the provision of Construction Material Testing Services for Encore Ranches Stormwater Project;
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2. AI-87635   Requesting approval for Change Order No. 1 to [C-22-0044-05-31] with The 5125 Company for Hidalgo County Precinct No.4 - Terry Road Stormwater Project [as detailed in document] and recommended by project engineer, Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1. Click to View
 
D.   Constables
 
1. AI-87491   Constable Pct. #5:
A. Requesting authority to purchase one (1) 3M reflective ghost decals from American Audio Alarm and Tint in the amount of $475.00 with authority for the County Judge, or Executive Officer to sign any required documentation. 

B. Requesting ratification of PO #853709 due to required signed acknowledgment of purchase upon vendor's request. 
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E.   IT Department
 
1. AI-87633   Requesting approval to renew the maintenance agreement with SHI Information Technology Solutions and Services for NEOGOV (Insight, Governmentjobs.com, and perform) in the amount of $105,721.12 through OMNIA Cooperative Contract #2018011-02.  Click to View
 
F.   WIC
 
1. AI-87632   Requesting approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide the Texas Ten Step Training Program for a one (1) year term, with automatic renewal for successive one (1) year periods between HC Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program and Knapp Medical Center. Click to View
 
G.   Facilities Management
 
1. AI-87645   A. Requesting approval to award job order contractor, Herrcon, LLC., through our membership with Buyboard (JOC contract # 581-19) for the Elections & County Clerk Department Sewer Project.
 
Description: Total Amount: 
Repair sewer manhole and lines $62,749.61

B. With authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment bond. 
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2. AI-87657   A. Requesting approval to amend Purchase Order #842737, to include additional labor hours for the completion of the project. 
B. Requesting approval to modify and increase Purchase Order #842737 to reflect necessary description changes on the affected line items. 
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3. AI-87502   A. Requesting acceptance and approval of the proposal(s) submitted by Johnson Controls, Inc. in the total amount of $263,666.54 through TIPS Cooperative Contract No. 22010601 for the HVAC Automation Controls Systems to the following buildings:  Administration Building, Election Building, Justice of the Peace Pct 1 Place 2, and Morgue Building with authority for County Judge or Facilities Management Director, Oscar R. Villarreal to sign any required documentation.

B.  Requesting authority to submit "Johnson Controls Rider to HVAC Installation Agreement for Agreements <$250,000" as requested by vendor, Johnson Controls, Inc., to make part of the purchase agreement to ensure the key risk provisions are equitable, reasonable, and consistent with the marketplace.
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H.   Sheriff's Office
 
1. AI-87622   Requesting authority to purchase Tyler Software and Maintenance from Tyler Techonologies NewWorld Project through Sourcewell Contract # 090320 exp 11/02/2024 in the amount of $2,860,007.00 (Req 0461074) to increase integration with court and RMS software platforms with County Judge to sign any pertinent documents. Click to View
 
2. AI-87570   A.  Requesting approval of an exemption from competitive bidding requirements under TxLGC 262.024(a)(2) an item necessary to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the citizens.

B.  Acceptance and approval of the service agreement/application with the City of Edinburg for the placement and rental of two (2) twenty cubic yard roll-off containers for the adult detention center.

C.  Pursuant to the approval of (B), requesting ratification of the agreement with the City of Edinburg due to the requirement for signature by the municipality.
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3. AI-87621   Requesting approval for the purchase of Gas Tilting Skillets through the County's membership with Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program's awarded vendor Mission Restaurant Supply (Contract #598-19 Expiring 11/30/2023) through Requisition 460851 for the total amount of $139,670.20 pricing inclusive of installation and connector kit. Click to View
 
4. AI-87453   Acceptance and approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement [C-21-035B-11-30 DNA Testing Lab Services] between Hidalgo County and BODE Cellmark Forensics, Inc. to reflect an increase in Appendix "B" Sealed Quote Page and new additional pricing of "Forensic Genealogy".  Click to View
 
5. AI-87567   Requesting approval to award the contract to the sole responsive bidder for project "Drug and Alcohol Testing Services" through RFB: 22-0443-08-31-TDL to Lab Services Inc. 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-87464   1. Presentation by Sam Engineering and Surveying Inc. (SAMES) on the completion of the Roadway and Bridge Inventory Assessment Study and Report (Hidalgo County Street Inventory Project), contract C-21-0435-09-21.
 
2. Discussion and possible action authorizing Eduardo Belmarez, Purchasing Director, to sign all required documents to accept and take ownership on behalf of Hidalgo County all documents and electronic files related with the Roadway and Bridge Inventory Assessment Study and Report to include but not limited to the year to date GASB-34 data report and Street Inventory Data-Base.
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C. AI-87664   Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding action taken by Hidalgo County Head Start Policy Council at a Special Meeting held on 9/21/22 regarding appointment of Interim Head Start Executive Director Click to View
 
24.   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
 
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-87589   Claim of Santos Serrano Click to View
 
E. AI-87591   Claim of Jose Cruz Lopez Click to View
 
F. AI-87593   Claim of Jesus Reyes  Click to View
 
G. AI-87595   Claim of Norma Ocanas  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-87590   Claim of Santos Serrano Click to View
 
E. AI-87592   Claim of Jose Cruz Lopez Click to View
 
F. AI-87594   Claim of Jesus Reyes Click to View
 
G. AI-87596   Claim of Norma Ocanas  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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