AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
10:00 A.M.
                                          

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

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

             
1. Roll Call
 
2. Pledge of Allegiance
 
3. Prayer
 
4. Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5. Approval of Awards/Recognitions:
 
A. AI-88339    Proclamation declaring November as National Epilepsy Awareness Month.
 
B. AI-88341    Proclamation declaring November as National Hospice & Palliative Care Month.
 
C. AI-88319    Proclamation declaring November 18 as National Injury Prevention Day.
 
D. AI-88288    Proclamation declaring November 16, 2022, as 211 Texas Program Celebration Information & Referral National Day
 
6. Open Forum
 
7. District Attorney's Office:
 
A. AI-88344    DA-Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP)(1281):
Approval to submit a budget adjustment for the FY 2021 Victim Assistance Program Grant #2924305.
 
B. AI-88270    DA -Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP) (1281):
1. Approval to accept grant award in relation to the FY 2021 Victim Assistance Program grant in the amount of $1,199,096.82 from the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division (OOG-CJD) for the period of 10-1-2022 through 9-30-2023 with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to accept award electronically.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2021 Victim Assistance Program grant in the amount of $1,199,096.82 and appropriation of same.
 
C. AI-88271    DA-Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant (1281):
1. Approval to accept the Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant, from the Office of the Governor (OOG), in the amount of $69,505.10, effective 09/01/2022 thru 08/31/2023.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for FY 2022 Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant and appropriation of same.
 
D. AI-88272    DA - Domestic Violence Unit Grant (1281):
1. Approval to accept grant award in relation to the FY 2021 Domestic Violence Unit grant in the amount of $82,795.41 from the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division (OOG-CJD) for the period of 10-1-2022 to 9-30-2023 with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to accept award electronically.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor, for the FY 2021 Domestic Violence Unit grant in the amount of $82,795.41 and appropriation of same.
 
8. HIDTA - Task Force:
 
A. AI-88275    HIDTA Justice (1256):
Approval of 2022 appropriation of funds into HIDTA Justice from the unassigned fund balance in the amount of $80,000.00. 
 
B. AI-88274    HIDTA Treasury (1252):
Approval of 2022 appropriation of funds into HIDTA Treasury from the unassigned fund balance in the amount of $50,000.00. 
 
C. AI-88243    HIDTA Organized Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) (1291):
1.  Approval of FY 2023 Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Agreement between the Hidalgo County DA HIDTA Task Force and the Drug Enforcement Administration McAllen District Office/Houston Division office OCDETF Strike Force Group D-81.

2.  Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the OCDETF grant award in the amount of $10,800.00 and appropriation of same (in reference to Investigation Number SW-TXS-1279H).
 
9. Sheriff's Office:
 
A. AI-88329    Sheriff's Office LInX GC MOU:
Authorization and approval for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra to sign required documents on LInX GC MOU with U.S. Naval Criminal Investigative Service 
 
B. AI-88269    Sheriff's Department - Secret Service (1284):
1. Approval to accept overtime agreement funding from the U.S. Department of Secret Service FY 2023 (11/15/2022 to 9/30/2023) in the amount of $15,000.00 per officer.
2.Authorization for Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign MOU and all related Documents. 
3. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
4. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for FY 2023 Secret Service overtime agreement in the amount of $15,000.00 and appropriation of same.
 
C. AI-88282    Sheriff's Office - FY21 General Victim Assistance Grant (VOCA) (F1284):
1. Authorization and approval to accept General Victim Assistance Grant (VOCA). Grant No. 4218502, in the amount of $54,525.08 effective on 10/01/2022 - 09/30/2023 
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to electronically sign grant award form and related documents.
3. Approval of the Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the General Victim Assistance Grant (VOCA) and appropriation of same.
 
D. AI-88225    Sheriff - JLEO DEA OCDETF (1284):
1. Approval of Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Agreement for FY 2023 (10-1-2022 to 9-30-2023) between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration McAllen District Office OCDETF Strike Force Group D81/Heavy Trucking.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the OCDETF FY 2023 grant agreement award in the amount of $10,800.00 (in reference to Investigation Number SW-TXS-1279H) and appropriation of same.
 
E. AI-88228    State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) Grant (1284):
Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2020 SCAAP grant in the amount of $749,630.00 and appropriation of same.
 
F. AI-88389    Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code section 157.903, requesting approval of indemnification in the amount of $47.94 due to a clerical error involving inmate funds. 
 
10. Constable Pct. #3:
 
A. AI-88245    Approval of Addendum and Supplemental documents to the State Plan of Operation for changes in the Texas LESO Program with authority for County Judge Richard Cortez and Constable Lazaro "Larry" Gallardo, Jr.  to sign documents. 
 
11. Constable Pct. #4:
 
A. AI-88402    Approval of Addendum and Supplemental documents to the State Plan of Operation for changes in the Texas LESO Program with authority for County Judge Richard Cortez and Constable Atanacio Gaitan to sign documents. 
 
12. 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-88097    Approval of the appointment of interns from the Rio Grande Valley College to participate in the WIC Health Clinics from 11/21/2022 through 01/03/2023.
 
C. AI-88242    Approval to waive the 2023 contribution/donation of sick leave hours to the Sick Leave Pool for currently enrolled participants due to current level of Sick Leave Pool hours.  Employees not currently enrolled and who wish to enroll must contribute sick leave hours as per the Sick Leave Policy.
 
D. AI-88295    Indigent Defense (1100):
1. Approval of the following action, effective next full pay period 11/21/2022 and for calendar year 2023:
Action Dept./Prg. Current Slot # Current Position Title New Slot # Proposed Position Title Grade
Change from Temporary Full-time to Regular Full-Time 070-001 T010 & T011 Eligibility Specialist 0012 & 0013 Eligibility Specialist I 06

2. Approval to waive the posting, hiring and enrollment procedures and transfer employee no. 220051 to Eligibility Specialist I (slot no. 070-001-0012).

3. Approval to revise the Classified Position Inventory List to add the new position: Eligibility Specialist I (Grade 06).
 
E. AI-88337    CJD-VAP (1281):
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2023:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Create 080-017 0012 Advocate (DA) 08
Create 080-017 0013 Legal Assistant I 06
 
F. AI-88363    Pct 4 CRC-Endowment (1100) / Pct 4 Drain Imprv.Prj. (1200):
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2023 not to exceed 11/15/2023:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Allowance Amount
Add Supplemental Allowance 124-186 0005 Coordinator II, Special Projects 11 $8,000.00
Add Supplemental Allowance 124-036 0020 Supervisor III, Construction 13 $5,000.00
 
G. AI-88342    Public Defender TIDC MHDI (1282):
Approval to award a discretionary step for the employee listed below in accordance with HR criteria certification as per Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2023:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Discretionary Step 4 085-005 0001 Public Defender III 17
 
H. AI-88343    Crim DA (1100):
Approval to award a discretionary step for the employee listed below in accordance with HR criteria certification as per Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2023:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Discretionary Step 4 080-002 0196 Assistant District Attorney III 17
 
I. AI-88301    Hurricane Preparedness (1100):
Approval to extend the following temporary full-time positions beginning 12/01/2022 through 12/31/2022:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Extend temporary full-time position 115-094 T001 Truck Driver I 04
Extend temporary full-time positions 115-094 T006 - T008 Maintenance I 03
 
13. Urban County:
 
A. AI-88355    “Subject to Compliance with HB 1295”, the Urban County Program is requesting approval to purchase park equipment from Library Interiors of Texas, LLC for the City of Mercedes Other Public Services (Library) Improvements Project in the amount of $10,048.27 UCP Fiscal Years 34 (2021) City of Mercedes Other Public Services (Library) Improvements funds will be utilized.
 
B. AI-88358    “Subject to Compliance with HB 1295”, the Urban County Program is requesting approval to purchase equipment from DACO Fire Equipment, Inc. for the City of Mercedes Fire Department in the amount of  $20,023.00  UCP Fiscal Year 35 (2022) and City of Mercedes Fire Station Equipment funds will be utilized.
 
C. AI-88361    “Subject to Compliance with HB 1295”, the Urban County Program is requesting approval to purchase park equipment from Park Place Recreation Designs, Inc. for the City of Mercedes Park, Recreational Facilities Improvements Project in the amount of $33,600.95  UCP Fiscal Years 34 (2021) City of Mercedes Park, Recreational Facilities Improvements funds will be utilized.
 
D. AI-88367    “Subject to Compliance with HB 1295”, the Urban County Program is requesting approval to purchase Furniture (Library) from BRODART CO. for the City of Granjeno’s Public facility in the amount of $20,465.06.  UCP Fiscal Year 32 (2019) City of Granjeno Public Services.
 
E. AI-88324    "Subject to compliance with HB 1295, when and if applicable." The Urban County Program is requesting the award of bids and the approval of contracts with A-One Insulation for the demolition and reconstruction of the following:
(3) Units in the Countywide area and (1) unit in the City of Weslaco in the total contract amount of $497,000.00 to A-One Insulation.
 
14. Health & Human Services Department:
 
A. AI-88279    Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by the County Auditor in the amount of $10,000.00 and appropriation of the same.  The additional amount is for program income earned by the Immunization program to date above what has been projected. 
 
B. Indigent Health Care Program:
 
1. AI-88248   
  1. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for  additional Comprehensive Hospital Increased Reimbursement Program (CHIRP)  Payment  Year 2 IGT in the amount to be determined by Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) instructions from the  Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a transfer date  of 11-17-2022 and a settlement date of 11-18-2022.
  2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions.
  3. Approval of Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions.
 
15. Fire Marshal's Office:
 
A. AI-88233    Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §157.903, requesting approval of indemnification in the amount of $200.00 for a shortage of (148.05 on March 25, 2022) unaccounted fees for receipt 27930.
 
16. Community Service Agency:
 
A. AI-88289    Requesting approval to accept the donation of $1,000 from South Texas Region Prominence Health Plan to sponsor the AmeriCorps Senior Program for the best booth at the under Big Top Healthy Aging Senior Seminar.
 
17. Planning Department:
 
A. AI-88372    1. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. San Martin No. 8 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (GDSS, LLC.) (Mile 9 ½ North Road & Victoria Road)
No. of Lots: 49 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:8
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, Mile 9 ½ North Road and 3 internal streets have been paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $73,500.00 for (49) OSSF’S

b. La Pamorana Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Alfredo Aaron Cantu) (Rogers Road & Hoehn 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 Rogers Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Rogers Road is paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $3,000.00 for (2) OSSF’S

3. Final Approval
a. Las Comadres No. 9 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Carlos G. Leal Jr.) (Iowa Road & Mile 3 Road)
No. of Lots: 68 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:15
Filling Stations:7
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system discharging into an existing HCDD#1 Regional Facility.
ETJ: Yes, City of Peñitas.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Iowa Road, El Gorrito Road and 2 internal streets have been paved.

b. Buena Suerte One Subdivision- Pct. 3 (CL3 Properties, LLC.) (Mile 6 Road & Western Road)
No. of Lots: 21 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:5
Filling Stations:2
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer discharging onto HCDD#1 Regional Facility.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 6 Road and 2 internal streets have been paved.

c. La Marquesa Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Los Vecindades RGV GP., LLC.) (Owassa Road & Alamo Road)
No. of Lots: 29 Single-Family
Flood Zone: B
Number of Streetlights:6
Filling Stations: 3
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by an 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, Owassa Road and 2 internal streets have been paved.

d. San Pedro Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Heriberto Garcia) (Mile 6 ½ West Road & Mile 6 ½ North Road)
No. of Lots: 16 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations:4
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff onto Mile 6 ½ West Road.
ETJ: Yes, City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 6 ½ West Road and Mile 6 ½ North Road are paved.

e. Re-Plat of Lot 2 Los Caminos Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Gomer L. Sanchez) (Trenton Road & Alamo Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single-Family
Flood Zone: B
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain into Trenton Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Trenton Road is paved.

f. Cadena Estates Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Juan E. Cadena) (Brushline Road & 3 Mile Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Brushline Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Brushline Road is paved.

g. Ranchito Cortina Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Jose & Alejandra Cortina) (Mile 7 West Road & Mile 21 North Road)
No. of Lots: 1 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 Mile 7 West Road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF has been installed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 7 West Road is paved.
 
18. Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
 
A. AI-88123    Requesting approval to accept the counter offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel No.15 associated with the Mile 6 W Road Improvement Project (RCSJ# 0921-02-355) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administration Evaluation and Approval Form.
 
19. Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A. AI-88316    Requesting approval to accept counter-offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel 16 associated with the Pct 2 Nolana Loop Road Project from FM 1426 (Raul Longoria) to FM 907 (Alamo Rd) (ROW CSJ:0921-02-421 with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.
 
B. AI-88314    Requesting approval to accept a revised counter-offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel 11 associated with the Pct 2 Nolana Loop Road Project from FM1426 (Raul Longoria) to FM 907 (Alamo Rd) (ROW CSJ:0921-02-421), with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.
 
20. Precinct #3 - Comm. Villarreal:
 
A. AI-88244    Consideration and approval of 45- Day Advance Landowner Notification letter of Maintenance, and authorize the County Judge to sign any and all documents associated with the notification letter.
 
21. Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres:
 
A. AI-88374    1. Requesting approval to submit an application for the FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities ("BRIC") 2022 Grant Program and approval for Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez to execute application and any subsequent forms, including but not limited to SF-424.   

2. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding Hidalgo County, Texas, to submit a request for Non-Financial Direct Technical Assistance for the FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities ("BRIC") Program and authorization for Commissioner Ellie Torres to execute and submit same. 
 
B. AI-88262    Requesting Approval of Resolution and Order to rename a county owned park known as Memorial Park, aka Sunflower Park, located within Hidalgo County Precinct 4 to Alfonso Flores All Star Park
 
C. AI-88136    Precinct 4 is requesting approval to accept counter offer to purchase a tract of land know as Parcel No. 3 associated with the Russell Road Improvement Project (Rooth Rd to Mon Mack Rd) with authority for County Judge to sign the Administration Evaluation and Approval Form.
 
D. AI-88081    Requesting approval to name a county road running along and between Lot 15 Block 12 & Lot 2 Block 27 thru Lot 16 Block 13 & Lot 1 Block 26 within the Missouri-Texas Land & Irrigation Subdivision as Hargill Lake Road.
 
22. Budget & Management:
 
A. AI-88106    Discussion, consideration and action on Amendment to Lease Agreement between Hidalgo County and CSCD Adult Probation for the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (SATF) Building (Contract #C-13-314-09-11) for years 2019-2023
 
B. American Rescue Plan Act:
 
1. AI-88382    A. Discussion, consideration, and approval to amend the expenditure category for ARPA-21-110-022, RGV Food Bank Contribution.
B. Discussion, consideration, and approval to amend the Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and the Food Bank of the RGV, previously approved on 11/30/2021 Commissioner's Court AI-83519, with the authority for the County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement.
 
2. AI-88330    Discussion, consideration, and approval to amend the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and South Texas College approved on 09/06/2022 Commissioner's Court AI-87301 with the authority for the County Judge, as the authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement.
 
3. AI-88146    Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the use of ARPA Relief Funds for a Tow Vehicle (ARPA-22-110-125). This vehicle will safely and efficiently transport cargo and equipment trailers with equipment, supplies and resources to clinics.
 
23.
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-88417    A. Requesting approval of the following Change Order in connection with the construction of the Hidalgo County Courthouse from the contracted vendor, Morganti Texas, Inc.;
Description Total Amount 
Change Order MTI - 86
Installation of fire smoke dampers		 (not to exceed) $105,997.00

B. Requesting authority for County Judge and/or Valde Guerra, Executive Officer to sign required documents.
 
2. AI-88246    A. Requesting authority to exercise the second extension for a one-year (1) term renewal under the same rates, terms and conditions with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP, as permitted in the current contract for "Legal Services for Delinquent Tax Collection" (C-18-219-11-06).

B. Possible action to approve a Resolution regarding approval for one-year (1) term renewal under the same rates, terms, and conditions with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP pursuant to Tex. Govt Code § 225.4.1036(b) and Notice Provided to the Public for the legal services necessary to collect delinquent property taxes. 
 
3. AI-88364    Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No.1 to C-21-0819-11-16, between Hidalgo County and B2Z Engineering, LLC. to extend the contract termination date for an additional one year; to provide professional construction management services required for the Pre-Design Phase of the Hidalgo County Phase II Project - Courthouse Demolition and Other Services.
 
4. AI-88297    A. Requesting authority and approval to advertise the procurement packet as attached hereto for Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance including the re-advertising if necessary.

B. Requesting action to appoint an Evaluation Committee to grade the proposals received for Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance;
1.______________________________
2.______________________________
3.______________________________
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B. County Judge's Office
 
1. AI-88276    a. Presentation of evaluation and scoring grid for the sole response received in connection with the Request for Qualifications for County Wide "Broadband Access Study and Expansion Plan Consulting Services" (RFQ 22-0497-10-12-ABV).
Respondent Cobb Fendley and Associates, Inc.
Evaluator No.1 4.8
Evaluator No.2 4.6
Evaluator No.3 4.6
Total Points 14
Average 4.7

b. Requesting authority for Purchasing Department to proceed and commence negotiations with Cobb Fendley and Associates, Inc. for "Broadband Access Study and Expansion Plan Consulting Services".
 
2. AI-88380    A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(7)(A), items for which competition is precluded because of the existence of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or monopolies;

B. Requesting approval of a "Sole Source Declaration" for AlleyTheatre's production titled "Oskar's Not So Simple Comeback" and acceptance of the contract with AlleyTheatre in the total amount of $10,999.99 for the presentation of the production for support to children from participating Independent School Districts who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Subject to Legal Review.
 
C. Pct. 1
 
1. AI-88384    Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 with an estimated cost of $19,500.00, as submitted by Javier Hinojosa Engineering through On-Call (21-0862-11-16) to provide engineering services required for the necessary site improvements for the Sunrise Hill Park located in Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1; with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed.
 
2. AI-88393    Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 with an estimated cost of $584,999.66, as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC  through the Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-21-0905-02-08) to provide Engineering Services required for Plans Specifications & Estimate (PS&E), Surveying, and Geotechnical in Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1; with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed.
 
3. AI-88381   
A. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Weslaco for road improvement of Mile 10 N (Mile 6 W to FM1015) Phase II.

B. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of a road improvement project to Mile 10 N (Mile 6 W to FM1015).
 
4. AI-88351   
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 27 in the amount of $180,821.83 for the Pct 1 Mile 6 West (Mile 9 North-Mile 11) project as submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC as reviewed by the project engineer, SAMES Engineering. 
 
5. AI-88357    Requesting approval of Change Order No.7 [as detailed in this document hereto] for Texas Cordia Construction, LLC [C-19-274-04-07] as recommended by the project engineer, SAMES, Inc in connection with the Mile 6 W Road Project.
 
D. Pct. 2
 
1. AI-88392   
A.  Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(10) any work performed under a contract for community and economic development made by a county under Section 381.004 (Community and Economic Development Programs).
B. Authority to approve the 2022 Service Agreement between Hidalgo County and the Boys and Girls Club of Pharr to administer the Hidalgo County Arts Program.
 
2. AI-88391    Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (with an estimated cost of $1,149,959.60) as submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering LLC. (C-21-0944-02-08) to provide Surveying, Geotechnical, Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for the Pct 2 Recreational Trails Connectivity Project.
 
E. Pct. 3
 
1. AI-88328    A. Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Surveying Services agreement with SAMES Inc. C-22-0586-11-15 in connection with the Various Parks improvements project.

B. Pursuant to CC Approval of Professional Surveying Services Agreement with SAMES, Inc. requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount $18,640.00 for the Various Parks Improvements Project.
 
2. AI-88265    Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1, in the amount of $9,489.20, as submitted by project engineer, Millennium Engineers Group, Inc. (MEG), to provide geotechnical engineering services through Precinct 3 On-Call Contract #C-22-0603-10-04 for the "Schuerbach Health Clinic Forensic Investigation".
 
3. AI-88280    Requesting approval to complete and submit a credit application as required by vendor, Galls for the purpose of setting up an account to procure uniforms and medicals supplies, with authority for County Judge, or Executive Officer to sign credit application.
 
F. Pct. 4
 
1. AI-88416    Requesting approval of Change Order No. 1 as recommended by project architect to increase for an additional (45-days) in connection to Agreement #C-21-228-02-11 with RG Enterprises, LLC dba G & G Contractors for ongoing project: "Construction of All-Star Park" in Precinct 4, subject to compliance with Form 1295.
 
2. AI-88310    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 grade through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Engineering Services for Pct. 4" MGM Ranches Phase 1 & 3 Street Light Program: 
  RO Engineering,PLLC KCI Technologies, INC Lazcamrea, LLC dba Fulcrum Consulting Services
Evaluator No1. 95 93 91
Evaluator No.2 96 94 90
Evaluator No.3 99 97 92
Total 290 284 273
Ranking      

C. Requesting authority for HC Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional engineering service agreement commencing with the number one firm of __________________________ for Pct.4 "MGM Ranches Phase 1 & 3 Street Light Program"
 
3. AI-88323    A. Requesting approval of Professional Construction Material Testing Services final negotiated agreement(C-22-0608-11-15) with Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. for Construction Material Testing for Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Encore Ranches Stormwater Project; Subject to the submission of appropriate documents.
B. Pursuant to CC Approval of Professional Construction Material Testing Services Agreement with Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $10,989.00 to provide Construction Material Testing for Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Encore Ranches Stormwater Project.
 
4. AI-88365    Requesting approval of the following Change Order No.2 [as detailed in this document hereto] for the 5125 Company [ C-22-0272-07-12] as recommended by the project engineer, Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1
 
5. AI-88302    Requesting approval of Change Order No.2 [as detailed in this document hereto] for The Levy Company, LLC [C-21-0686-10-19] as recommended by project manager, GDJ Engineering, LLC, in connection with the Flashing Beacons Project. 
 
6. AI-88304    Requesting approval of Change Order No. 3 [as detailed in this document hereto] for The Levy Company, LLC [C-21-0686-10-19] as recommended by the project manager, GDJ Engineering, LLC, in connection with the Flashing Beacons Project.
 
7. AI-87663    Requesting approval to purchase four (4) 2024 Freightliner chassis and four (4) dump truck bodies through HC's membership/participation with BuyBoard cooperative contract #601-19, awarded vendor Doggett Freightliner of South Texas, LLC in the total amount of $573,482.28, with authority for County Judge to sign any & all required documentation. 
 
G. Health & Human Services Dept.
 
1. AI-88290    Requesting approval to pay the following invoice for professional engineering and surveying services as submitted by SAMES Engineering and Surveying, Inc. for the Bio-Safety Laboratory Facility:
Work Authorization Invoice # Amount
Work Authorization #2 5 $322.72
 
H. Facilities Management
 
1. AI-88349    Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 with an estimated cost of $1,435.00, as submitted by SAMES, Inc., through the On-Call Professional Surveying Services Agreement (C-21-0514-12-28) to provide Surveying Services for the Elections/ County Clerks Departments Sewer Project located in Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4; with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed.
 
I. Elections Department
 
1. AI-88113    Requesting approval to renew the Elections Department annual software licenses and support with Hart Intercivic, Inc. through sole source declaration dated 11/21/2017, AI-62615 in the amount of $291,339.00 for the year of 2023.
 
J. Sheriff's Office
 
1. AI-88379    Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 with an estimated cost of  $205,000, as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc., through Precinct 4 On-Call Engineering Services Agreement (C-21-0522-12-28) to provide Engineering Services for the Leased Willacy County Detention Facility Project; with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed.
 
2. AI-88084    A.  Requesting authority to ratify Purchase Order No. 855566 dated 10/27/2022.

B.  Requesting approval for the purchase of the Wireless Surveillance System purchased through Hidalgo County’s membership with GSA Purchasing Cooperative Contract No. GS-07F-031DA awarded vendor Wireless CCTV, LLC in the amount of $110,290.18.
 
3. AI-87922    Requesting approval to purchase a 34 Yard Capacity Trash Compactor through Hidalgo County's membership with OMNIA Partners Cooperative, contract no. 192163, awarded vendor W. W. Grainger, Inc., in the amount of $62,085.10.
 
K. Juvenile Probation
 
1. AI-88327    A. Presentation for discussion and consideration of Waiver of County Insurance Limits;
B. Requesting approval to accept the insurance limits as offered to Dr. Etienne for physicians services provided to juveniles at the Juvenile Justice Center Detention Facility [C-20-395-12-17].
 
L. Co. Wide
 
1. AI-88305    Pursuant to the termination clause in each agreement, requesting authority to terminate county-wide fire alarm & security monitoring agreements, [as attached hereto] to begin the implementation of the uniform countywide contract C-22-0402-09-20 with Triple R Fire & Safety, LLC for the aforementioned services, previously approved 09/20/2022/AI-87378. 
 
24. 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-88373    Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding action taken by Hidalgo County Head Start Policy Council at a Special Meeting held on November 1, 2022 regarding the appointment of Head Start Executive Director
 
C. AI-88321    Discussion, consideration and action on Second Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Hidalgo and Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC) by and through Valley Metro for bus shuttle services
 
D. AI-88299    Approval to accept settlement check from State Farm Insurance Company in the amount of $282.55 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Sheriff Office)
 
25. 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
 
26. 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-88335    Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Square.
 
E. AI-88306    Cause #C-2763-19-F; Maria Taylor v. Hidalgo County
 
F. AI-88283    Claim of Silvia Castillo
 
G. AI-88285    Claim of Enrique Medrano, Jr.
 
27.
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)
 
28. 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-88336    Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Square.
 
E. AI-88307    Cause #C-2763-19-F; Maria Taylor v. Hidalgo County
 
F. AI-88284    Claim of Silvia Castillo
 
G. AI-88286    Claim of Enrique Medrano, Jr.
 
29. Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
30. Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
31. Adjourn