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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 Awards/Recognitions: |
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AI-88745
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Approval of Resolution recognizing the Hidalgo County Public Affairs Division. Click to View |
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Open Forum |
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County Judge's Office: |
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AI-88792
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Economic Development:
1. Discussion, consideration and approval of the Guidelines & Criteria for Participation in Projects under Chapter 381 of the Texas Local Government Code.
2. Discussion, consideration and approval of the Hidalgo County Emergency Services Program, as authorized under Section 381.004 (b)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code. Click to View |
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AI-88787
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Economic Development:
1. Discussion, consideration and approval of new Guidelines and Criteria for Granting Tax Abatements in Hidalgo County.
2. Discussion and approval of Tax Abatement agreement between Hidalgo County and Glazer's Beer and Beverage of Texas, LLC/Glazer's Real Estate, LLC, and approve Order on the same.
3. Discussion and approval of Tax Abatement agreement between Hidalgo County and Camellia Storage Project, LLC, and approve Order on the same.
4. Discussion and approval of Tax Abatement agreement between Hidalgo County and Ormat Technologies, Inc., and approve Order on the same. Click to View |
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District Attorney's Office: |
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AI-88615
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District Attorney - Region 3 - Border Prosecution Unit (BPU) Grant (1281):
Approval to submit a BPU Grant #253810 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor. Click to View |
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HIDTA - Task Force: |
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AI-88705
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HIDTA CCP 59 (1251)
Approval and authorization of interfund transfer from Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force CCP 59 fund (1251) to the Constable Pct. 1 CCP 59 fund (1233) and the Constable Pct. 3 CCP 59 fund (1230) and the Constable Pct. 4 CCP 59 fund (1231) in the amount of $10,000.00 each respectively. Click to View |
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AI-88737
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HIDTA CCP 59 (1251):
1. Approval of 2023 appropriation of funds for the HIDTA CCP 59 Asset Forfeiture Fund Budget.
2. Authorization and approval to pay straight time instead of banking extra duty hours from January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023 to HIDTA Agents and to deputies assigned to the DA'S HIDTA Task Force from the following departments:
Constables PCT. 1, PCT 3, & PCT 4. Click to View |
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AI-88741
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DA - HIDTA Federal Sharing-DOJ (1256):
1. Approval of 2023 appropriation of funds for the DA-HIDTA Federal Sharing-DOJ (1256) Budget.
2. Authorization and approval to pay overtime for hours worked over 80 hours per pay period. Click to View |
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AI-88688
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FY 2021 HIDTA Task Force (1291):
Authorization and approval to accept an extension request on FY 2021 (G21SS0002A) HIDTA Grant from 12/31/2022 to 6/30/2023. Click to View |
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District Clerk - Laura Hinojosa: |
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AI-88636
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Discussion, consideration and approval to advance $20,000 to the US Postal Service to be held in trust in order to mail out jury summons accordingly. Click to View |
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County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr.: |
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AI-88640
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Requesting Approval of 2023-2026 Elected Official Bonds:
1. ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR. - County Clerk
2. RODOLFO "RUDY" GONZALEZ - County Court at Law No. 1 Click to View |
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AI-88765
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Requesting Approval of 2023-2026 Elected Official Bond:
EDUARDO CANTU - Hidalgo County Commissioner, Pct. 2 Click to View |
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Sheriff's Office: |
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AI-88518
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Sheriff's Office (1229)
Approval of 2022 appropriation of funds into SHRG-DOJ from the unassigned fund balance in the amount of $50,000.00. Click to View |
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AI-88504
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Sheriff's Office (1227)
Approval of 2022 appropriation of funds into Sheriff CCP59 from the unassigned fund balance in the amount of $65,000.00 Click to View |
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AI-88722
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Sheriff's Office CopLink MOU:
Authorization and approval for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra to sign required documents on CopLink MOU with Forensic Logic. Click to View |
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AI-88727
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Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Desiry De La Fuente, student at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, as an Intern under the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Internship Program for the period of January 2023 to May 2023. Click to View |
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AI-88723
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Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Gerardo Virgen, student at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, as an Intern under the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Internship Program for the period of January 2023 to May 2023. Click to View |
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AI-88725
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Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Melissa Barrios, student at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, as an Intern under the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Internship Program for the period of January 2023 to May 2023. Click to View |
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Urban County: |
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AI-88609
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“Subject to Compliance with HB 1295” the Urban County Program is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Luis Reyes III, dba OMT Utilities, the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $167,016.00 utilizing UCP funds from Fiscal Years (33 & 34) Alamo Water/Sewer Improvements. Click to View |
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AI-88668
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“Subject to Compliance with HB 1295”, the Urban County Program is requesting approval to purchase equipment from Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. for the City of Mercedes Fire Department in the amount of $15,422.00. UCP Fiscal Year 34 (2021) and City of Mercedes Fire Station Equipment funds will be utilized.
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AI-88671
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“Subject to Compliance with HB 1295”, the Urban County Program is requesting approval to purchase materials from Frontera Materials, Inc for the City of Donna Street Improvements Project in the amount of $318,692.50. UCP Fiscal Years 30, 33, 34 & 35 (2017, 2020, 2021 & 2022) City of Donna Street Improvements funds will be utilized.
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AI-88747
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Subject to Compliance with HB 1295” the Urban County Program is requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No.1 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement with SAMES, Inc. The original contract amount was $41,535.00 and will be increased by $29,405.00, for a total contract amount of $70,940.00 utilizing HOME FY’20 and FY’21 Rehabilitation Project funds, and also requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 for additional surveying, setback variance and housing inspection services.
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AI-88717
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1. Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking and scoring by Hidalgo County Commissioner’s Court) for the three (3) responses received, evaluated, and graded by Urban County Program, City of McAllen, City of Edinburg, City of Mission, and Hidalgo County’s Purchasing Department – “Consulting Services for five (5) year Consolidated Plan, FY’23 Action Plan and Analysis of Impediments”.
2. Requesting authority to award contract to the No. 1 ranked proposer _________________________ for “Consulting Services for the Hidalgo County Urban County Program five (5) year Consolidated Plan, FY’23 Action Plan and Analysis of Impediments”. In the amount of $134,000.00. Click to View |
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AI-88731
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1. Urban County Program is requesting County Commissioner’s Court approval to adopt/reaffirm the following Civil Rights requirements for the Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) through a TxCDBG grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) TDA Colonia Funds: Planning Contract No. CFP22-0166:
A. Citizen Participation Plan (UCPs dated March 8, 2022);
B. Excessive Force Policy (TDA Form A1003);
C. Fair Housing Policy (TDA Form A1015);
D. Section 504 Policy Against Discrimination based on Handicap and Grievance Procedures
(TDA Form1004); and
E. Code of Conduct (TDA Form A1002).
2. Consideration and approval of Resolution regarding Civil Rights for the (TxCDBG) grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture TDA Colonia Funds: Planning Contract No. CFP22-0166:
3. Consideration and approval to authorize the County Judge to sign any and all contractual documents associated with the aforementioned policies/procedures/resolution as required by the TDA for TDA Colonia Funds: Planning Contract No. CFP22-0166. Click to View |
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AI-88728
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1. Urban County Program (UCP) is requesting Commissioner’s Court consideration and approval to appoint the UCP Director as the Civil Rights/Section 504 Standards/Equal Opportunity/Fair Housing Officer to ensure compliance for the following:
- Nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) regulations implementing Civil Rights, Section 504, Equal Opportunity and Fair Housing Officers for the TxCDBG/TDA Colonia Funds: Planning Contract No. CFP22-0166;
2. UCP is requesting Commissioner’s Court consideration and approval to appoint the UCP Director as the Labor Standards Officer to ensure compliance for the following:
- The TDA regulations implementing Davis-Bacon Labor Standards for the TxCDBG/ TDA Colonia Funds: Planning Contract No. CFP22-0166; and
3. UCP is requesting Commissioner’s Court consideration and approval to appoint the UCP Director as the Section 3 Coordinator to ensure compliance for the following:
- The TDA regulations implementing Section 3 requirements for the TxCDBG/ TDA Colonia Funds: Planning Contract No. CFP22-0166.
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AI-88611
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The Urban County Program is requesting approval of a Substantial Budget & Program Amendment for the City of La Joya and the City of Progreso-UCP Funds. The proposed amendment includes activities within Fiscal Years 31, 32 & 33. (2018, 2019 & 2020) Work Plans.
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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-88647
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ARPA - County Judge (1290):
1. Approval to extend the following position, effective 01/01/2023 through 12/31/2023 as follows:
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Dept./Prg. |
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115-101 |
0022 |
Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator II |
13 |
2. Approval to extend the following position, effective 01/01/2023 through 06/30/2023 as follows:
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Dept./Prg. |
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115-101 |
0021 |
Administrative Assistant IV |
10 |
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AI-88817
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County Judge's Office (1100):
1. Approval to set salary for the following positions effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2023:
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110-006 |
0002 |
Chief of Staff |
Grade 21 Step 11 |
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110-006 |
0040 |
Assistant Chief of Staff II |
Grade 19 Step 7 |
2. Approval to add supplemental allowance effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2023:
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Dept./Prg. |
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Position Title |
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Allowance Amount |
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110-006 |
0002 |
Chief of Staff |
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$12,623 |
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AI-88761
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County Judge - Economic Development (1100):
Approval to create the following full-time temporary position effective 01/01/2023 through 12/31/2023 as follows:
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Dept./Prg. |
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110-081 |
T008 |
Program Manager III |
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AI-88648
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Urban County - CDBG (1288):
Approval to create the following position, effective next full pay period 12/19/2022 and for calendar year 2023:
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250-001 |
0043 |
Program Manager I |
13 |
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AI-88679
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Elections (1100):
1. Approval to create fourteen (14) full-time temporary positions, effective 01/01/2023 through 06/30/2023 as follows:
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130-001 |
T248,T249,T250,T251,T252,
T253,T254,T255,T256,T257 |
Clerk I |
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130-001 |
T258, T259, T260, T261 |
Elections Surveyor Technician |
04 |
2. Approval for the employees listed on Exhibit A to continue employment in their respective positions. Click to View |
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AI-88680
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Tax Office (1100):
1. Approval to create six (6) full-time temporary positions, effective 01/01/2023 through 03/31/2023 as follows:
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Position Title |
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140-001 |
T257,T258,T259
T260,T261,T262 |
Clerk I |
01 |
2. Approval for the employees listed on Exhibit A to continue employment in their respective positions. Click to View |
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AI-88687
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Pct 3 Road Maintenance (1200):
1. Approval to add supplemental allowance, effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2023 through 06/13/2023:
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Dept./Prg. |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Grade |
Allowance Amount |
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123-005 |
0125 |
Assistant Chief Administrator |
18 |
$10,000.00 |
2. Approval to add auto allowance, effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2023 through 06/13/2023:
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Dept./Prg. |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Grade |
Allowance Amount |
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123-005 |
0125 |
Assistant Chief Administrator |
18 |
$3,000.00 |
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AI-88778
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Pct 3 Road Maintenance (1200):
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2023:
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Dept./Prg. |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Grade |
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123-005 |
0024 |
Supervisor II |
11 |
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123-005 |
0128 |
Supervisor I |
09 |
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123-005 |
0085 |
Equipment Operator IV |
12 |
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123-005 |
0129 |
Equipment Operator III |
10 |
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AI-88766
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Elections Department (1100):
Approval to add supplemental allowance, effective 01/01/2023 through 03/31/2023 as follows:
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Dept./Prg. |
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Allowance Amount |
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130-001 |
0185 |
Assistant Director, Elections Department |
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$10,000.00 |
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Health & Human Services Department: |
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AI-88522
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Discussion and approval of first amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the County of Hidalgo, Texas. Click to View |
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AI-88729
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Discussion,consideration and action of Memorandum of Agreement between Texas A&M University Health Science Center (Texas A&M Health) and Hidalgo County. Click to View |
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AI-88622
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Pursuant to Chapter 465 Local Drug and Alcohol Education Programs, Sec. 465.003, presentation on the Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Drug and Alcohol Abuse Advisory Commission's activities. Click to View |
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AI-88618
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Requesting approval to accept the contract No. HHS001026900001, Amendment No. 1. The purpose of the amendment is to insert a requirement for Grantee to biannually submit Financial Status Reports under this contract. Click to View |
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AI-88620
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Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by the County Auditor in the amount of $135,821.50 from the Medicaid Administrative Claiming program for the quarter of January to March 2022 and appropriation of the same. Click to View |
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AI-88733
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Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by the County Auditor in the amount of $14,000.00 and appropriation of the same. The additional amount is for program income earned by the Immunization program to date above what has been projected. Click to View |
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AI-88677
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Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $427,128.00 as approved by County Auditor for the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Federal FY 23 grant program and appropriation of the same and appropriation of the local match in the amount of $85,426.00. Click to View |
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Adult Probation: |
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AI-88612
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Acceptance of the Statement of Financial Position for FY 2022 for the Hidalgo County Community Supervision and Corrections Department in accordance with Texas Local Government Code (LGC) §140.004(d).
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Community Service Agency: |
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AI-88637
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Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the continuation notice of funding opportunity for the Americorps Senior Programs: Senior Companions Program (SCP) Grant: 21SCGTX002 and the Foster Grandparents Program (FGP) Grant: 21SFTX001 for program year 2023.
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Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: |
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AI-88739
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1. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)between Hidalgo County and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Regarding Funding For 2018 and 2019 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Competitions.
2. Approval for Hidalgo County Judge, Richard F. Cortez to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. Click to View |
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Precinct #3 - Comm. Villarreal: |
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AI-88701
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Appointment of one (1) board member to represent the County of Hidalgo on the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of La Joya, Texas, Board of Directors Click to View |
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Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres: |
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AI-87911
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Requesting Approval of Resolution in support of adopting a park within Carmen Avila Phase V Subdivision located within Hidalgo County Precinct 4. Click to View |
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Budget & Management: |
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AI-88653
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District Attorney-Victim Unit Court Advocate Project (VUCAP) (1281):
Approval to deobligate cash match funds in the amount of $73,404.55 and appropriate into Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency in relation to the FY 2020 & FY 2021 District Attorney Victim Unit Court Advocate Project (VUCAP) grant due to grant not being renewed. Click to View |
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AI-88652
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DA Border Prosecution Initiative (1281)/Criminal DA (1100):
Approval of the following salary schedule changes, effective as indicated:
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American Rescue Plan Act: |
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AI-88791
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Requesting approval to rescind actions previously taken by Commissioner's Court on 09/06/22, AI-87297, and 11/01/22, AI-88142, due to a change in funding source. Click to View |
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AI-88681
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ARPA - American Rescue Plan Act Funds (1290):
Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the updated Hidalgo County Second Premium Pay Program as amended. Click to View |
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AI-88638
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Action to approve a budget amendment for the Hidalgo County Emergency Management Communication Interoperability Project (ARPA-22-110-090) to $64,000.00. Click to View |
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Budget Appropriations: |
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AI-88783
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Economic Development (1100):
Approval of 2023 appropriation of funds into Economic Development (110-081) in the amount of $76,737.34. 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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Hidalgo County |
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AI-88807
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A. Requesting approval of the following documents in connection with the construction of the Hidalgo County Courthouse from contracted vendor, Morganti Texas, Inc.:
B. Requesting authority for County Judge or Mr. Valde Guerra, Hidalgo County CEO, to sign required documents. Click to View |
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AI-88700
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A. Presentation and acceptance of proceeds of revenue from the November 19, 2022 Surplus Auction.
B. Hidalgo County through the Bond & Bond Auctioneer contract, held a surplus auction for 60 vehicles, 1 tractor, 1 shredder, and 1 lot of push bumpers. Gross proceeds for the 63 lots of merchandise was $147,050.00, auctioneer fees of $8,823.00 with a net gain to Hidalgo County of $138,509.00. Through news and social media, we were extremely pleased with the success and turnout of both in-person and online bidders.
C. A complete report of proceeds will be submitted to the Auditors by December 19th.
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AI-88730
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A. Requesting approval of the following Change Order in connection with the construction of the Hidalgo County Courthouse from contracted vendor, Morganti Texas, Inc.:
B. Requesting authority for County Judge or Mr. Valde Guerra, Hidalgo County CEO, to sign required documents. Click to View |
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AI-88760
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A. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No.6 in the amount of $54,093.63 under the current agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc.(C-18-220-09-25), for Construction Material Testing and Laboratory Services for New Hidalgo County Courthouse Project.
B. Requesting authority for County Judge or Mr. Valde Guerra, Hidalgo County CEO, to sign required documents. Click to View |
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Executive Office |
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AI-88616
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Acceptance and approval of invoices of Premium/Fees and attached hereto as 2023 Coverage for Property and Casualty Insurance Policies in the total amounts of $1,571,671 McGriff Insurance Services, Inc. and $2,830,917.00 to Montalvo Insurance Agency effective January 01, 2023 through January 01, 2024 with authority for County Treasurer to issue checks after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor with the authority for County Executive Officer to sign any applicable documentation received throughout term of insurance coverage.
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County Judge's Office |
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AI-88785
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A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirement, under TxLGC 262.024 (a)(4) personal services;
B. Acceptance and approval of personal service agreement and fee schedule between Hidalgo County (Judges Office) and George Rivera for services related to County Planning and Economic Development Issues. Click to View |
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AI-88635
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Requesting acceptance of solicitation packet RFP No. 22-0713-01-06-MEG "Professional Consulting Services & Project Management Support for Compliance & Reporting of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) and Other Federal Grants- Hidalgo County Judge's Office"; and authority to advertise solicitation packet, including re-advertising if necessary. Subject to ARPA approval Click to View |
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Emergency Management |
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AI-88619
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Requesting approval to purchase one (1) 2023 Crew Cab Ford F-450 Tow vehicle through TIPS contract number 210907 [expires May 31, 2023] , awarded vendor SILSBEE FORD INC, in the total amount of $74,906.30 Click to View |
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Pct. 1 |
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AI-88716
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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 Professional Engineering Services for projects located within Precinct No. 1;
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AG3 Group, LLC |
International Consulting Engineers (ICE) |
Javier Hinojosa Engineering |
| Evaluator No.1 |
91 |
89 |
95 |
| Evaluator No.2 |
90 |
93 |
97 |
| Evaluator No.3 |
94 |
92 |
95 |
| Total |
275 |
274 |
287 |
| Rank |
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C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate an On-Call Engineering Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of______________________ for the provision of On-Call Professional Engineering Services for projects located within Precinct No.1. Click to View |
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AI-88712
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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 Professional Surveying Services for projects located within Precinct No. 1;
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Arredondo, Zepeda & Brunz, LLC |
R.E. Garcia & Associates |
Quintanilla, Headley and Associates, Inc. |
| Evaluator No.1 |
88 |
90 |
95 |
| Evaluator No.2 |
95 |
96 |
98 |
| Evaluator No.3 |
95 |
94 |
96 |
| Total |
278 |
280 |
289 |
| Rank |
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C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate an On-Call Surveying Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of ______________________ for the provision of On-Call Professional Surveying Services for projects located within Precinct No.1.
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Pct. 4 |
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AI-88826
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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 Professional Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing Services for projects located within Precinct No. 4;
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B2Z Engineering, LLC |
HVJ South Central Texas - M&J, Inc. |
EarthCo, LLC |
| Evaluator No.1 |
99 |
90 |
87 |
| Evaluator No.2 |
96 |
92 |
93 |
| Evaluator No.3 |
97 |
88 |
85 |
| Total |
292 |
270 |
265 |
| Rank |
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C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of ______________________ for the provision of On-Call Professional Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing Services for projects located within Precinct No.4. Click to View |
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AI-88715
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Requesting approval for Change Order No. 2 and 3 with RG Enterprises dba G & G Contractors, for Hidalgo County Precinct No.4 - All-Star Park [as detailed in the documents] and recommended by project architect The Warren Group. Click to View |
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AI-88718
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Requesting approval for Change Order No. 2 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 |
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AI-88740
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Requesting approval of On-Call Professional Appraisal Services Agreement with Leonel Garza Jr., & Associates, LLC for projects located within Precinct No. 4, as ranked and approved to negotiate by CC on 11/29/2022 [AI-88526]
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AI-88711
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Requesting approval of On-Call Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Services Agreement with Terracon Consultants, for projects located within Precinct No. 4, as ranked & approved to negotiate by CC on 11/29/2022 [AI-88432]. Click to View |
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AI-88124
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Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with Aptim Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC for Professional Engineering Services for Groundwater, Gas Monitoring and Groundwater Data Evaluation Monitoring and Groundwater Data Evaluation at Closed Landfill in Precinct 4.
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AI-88713
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Requesting approval of On-Call Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Services Agreement with Raba Kistner, Inc, for projects located within Precinct No. 4, as ranked & approved to negotiate by CC on 11/29/2022 [AI-8844]. Click to View |
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AI-88714
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Requesting approval of On-Call Professional Construction and/or Management Services Agreement with Brownstone Consultants for projects located within Precinct 4, as ranked and approved to negotiate by CC on 11/29/2022 (AI-88550). Click to View |
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AI-88710
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Requesting approval of On-Call Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Services Agreement with Millennium Engineering Group, for projects located within Precinct No. 4, as ranked & approved to negotiate by CC on 11/29/2022 [AI-88446]
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AI-88709
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Requesting approval of On-Call Professional Construction and/or Management Services Agreement with SDI, LLC, for projects located within Precinct No. 4, as ranked & approved to negotiate by CC on 11/29/2022 [AI-88448] Click to View |
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AI-88707
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Requesting approval of On-Call Professional Appraisal Review Services Agreement with Professional Appraisal Services, Inc. for projects located within Precinct No. 4, as ranked & approved to negotiate by CC on 11/29/2022 [AI-88446]. Click to View |
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AI-88752
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Requesting approval of On-Call Professional Surveying Services Agreement with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc., for projects located within Precinct No. 4, as ranked & approved to negotiate by CC on 11/29/2022 [AI-88535]. Click to View |
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AI-88755
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Requesting approval of On-Call Professional Engineering Services Agreement with GDJ Engineering, LLC, for projects located within Precinct No. 4, as ranked & approved to negotiate by CC on 11/29/2022 [AI-88536]. Click to View |
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AI-88702
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Requesting approval of On-Call Professional Architectural Services Agreement with Milnet Architectural Services, PLLC for projects located within Precinct No. 4, as ranked & approved to negotiate by CC on 11/29/2022 [AI-88528]. Click to View |
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AI-88757
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Requesting approval of On-Call Professional Engineering Services Agreement with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc., for projects located within Precinct No. 4, as ranked & approved to negotiate by CC on 11/29/2022 [AI-88540] Click to View |
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AI-88758
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Requesting approval of On-Call Professional Surveying Services Agreement with SAMES, Inc., for projects located within Precinct No. 4, as ranked & approved to negotiate by CC on 11/29/2022 [AI-88541]. Click to View |
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AI-88759
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Requesting approval of On-Call Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., for projects located within Precinct No. 4, as ranked & approved to negotiate by CC on 11/29/2022 [AI-88537] Click to View |
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AI-88764
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Requesting approval of On-Call Professional Architectural Services Agreement with ERO Architects for projects located within Precinct No. 4, as ranked & approved to negotiate by CC on 11/29/22 [AI-88527]. Click to View |
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AI-88697
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Requesting approval of On-Call Professional Appraisal Services Agreement with Appraisal Haus for projects located within Precinct No. 4, as ranked & approved to negotiate by CC on 11/29/2022 [AI-88525]. Click to View |
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AI-88507
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Requesting authority to accept and award construction contract C-22-0047-12-23 for the Encore Ranches Stormwater Project to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Blue Dot Site and Utilities, LLC, for the total amount of $266,262.00 (Bid Base and Alternate 2); with authority to issue Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment & performance bonds. Click to View |
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Public Defenders |
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AI-88639
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Requesting acceptance and approval to enter into a 12-month service agreement with Lexipol, LLC for the total amount of $ 1,432.12 through Sourcewell Cooperative Contract No. 011822-LXP for PoliceOne Academy Subscriptions with authority for County Judge or District Attorney, Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr., to sign any required documentation. Click to View |
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Constables |
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1. |
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AI-88317
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Constable Pct. #2:
Requesting authority to purchase up fitting accessories for a 2022 Ford F250 from HC's membership/participation with BuyBoard Cooperative, awarded vendor Cap Fleet Upfitters, contract #603-20, in the total amount of $14,839.00 with authority for the County Judge to sign any required documentation. Click to View |
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IT Department |
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AI-87488
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Requesting approval to enter a 36-month service agreement with Spectrum, a subsidiary of Charter Communications Operating, LLC for Cable Services for the New Courthouse.
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Health & Human Services Dept. |
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AI-88719
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Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 3 with an estimated cost of $1,200.00, as submitted by SAMES, Inc., through the Professional Services Agreement (C-20-183-07-21) to provide professional surveying services (Electrical Alignment, Development of easement plat, and Metes & Bounds description) for the Construction of Hidalgo County Health Department Testing/Bio -Safety Laboratory Project; with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed. Click to View |
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WIC |
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AI-88656
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Requesting approval of ratification for Contract C-21-012-06-15 "Lease of Office Space - McAllen" between Hidalgo County and Julcar, LLC to allow for the second, 1 year extension under the same rates, terms and conditions. Click to View |
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AI-88249
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Requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to Service Contract C-19-157-08-13 with Miguel Barboza Jr. to formally change the company name to Xin Guo. Click to View |
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Facilities Management |
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AI-88685
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A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under TX Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(7)(c), an item that can be obtained only from one source, including electric power, gas, water, and other utility services;
B. Acceptance and approval of the "Agreement for Gas Installation by Texas Gas Service Company" for the New Justice Center located within Precinct 4 with authority for Oscar Villarreal, Facilities Management Director to sign any pertinent documents;
C. Requesting approval to ratify the agreement with Texas Gas Service, A division of One Gas, Inc. for the acceptance of terms and conditions. Click to View |
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AI-88625
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Authorization to award to One Stop Janitorial Services, LLC, the second lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications/requirements [as recommended by Hidalgo County Facilities Management], commencing December 17, 2022 through the RFB project # 22-0548-11-23-MEG "Custodial Services for Hidalgo County". Click to View |
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AI-88736
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Requesting approval of Work Authorization No.2 with an estimated cost of $1,250.00, as submitted by SAMES, Inc., through the Agreement for Professional Services (C-21-0514-12-28) to provide professional surveying services for the Hidalgo County Renovation of Elections Department Buildings Project; with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed.; subject to receipt of 1295 Form Click to View |
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Sheriff's Office |
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AI-88607
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A. Requesting acceptance and approval of the proposal(s) submitted by Gateway Printing & Office Supply, Inc. in the total amount of $ 92,566.60 through OMNIA Partners Cooperative Contract No. R191804 for the purchase of furniture for Criminal Investigations Division and Major Crimes with authority for County Judge to sign any required documentation.
B. Requesting acceptance and approval of the proposal(s) submitted by Gateway Printing & Office Supply, Inc. in the total amount of $ 2,703.17 through TIPS Cooperative Contract No. 220303 for the purchase of furniture for Criminal Investigations Division and Major Crimes with authority for County Judge to sign any required documentation. Click to View |
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Co. Wide |
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AI-88634
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A. Requesting acceptance of solicitation packet RFP No. 22-0712-01-06-MEG "Professional Consulting Services & Project Management Support for Compliance & Reporting of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) and Other Federal Grants"; and authority to advertise solicitation packet, including re-advertising if necessary. Subject to ARPA Approval.
B. Requesting action to appoint an Evaluation Committee to score the proposals received for "Professional Consulting Services & Project Management Support for Compliance & Reporting of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) and Other Federal Grants" (RFP 22-0712-MEG).
1. _______________________
2. _______________________
3. _______________________
4. _______________________
5. _______________________ 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-88654
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Pursuant to Article §81.005(a) (Terms of the Court Meeting) of the Texas Local Government Code, consideration and entering of an Order into the minutes the designation of the day of the week and week of the month of Hidalgo County Commissioners Court Regular Term Meeting Tex. Loc Gov. Code ORDER OF THE COURT:
HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
Week of the Month: _______
Day of the Week: ________
Time of the Day: _________ for the calendar year of 2023
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C. |
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AI-88631
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Approval to accept settlement check from Germania Insurance Company in the amount of $887.37 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Precinct 3) 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-88803
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Deliberation regarding employment, evaluation, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Budget Officer Click to View |
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AI-88567
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Cause No. 7:20-cv-00257; Catalina Zuniga Herrera et al v Steven Farias et al Click to View |
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AI-88642
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Cause #C-2763-19-F; Maria Taylor v. Hidalgo County Click to View |
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AI-88626
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Claim of Ruben Castillo Click to View |
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AI-88628
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Claim of Rodolfo Rivas 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-88804
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Discussion, consideration and action regarding employment, evaluation, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Budget Officer Click to View |
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AI-88568
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Cause No. 7:20-cv-00257; Catalina Zuniga Herrera et al v Steven Farias et al Click to View |
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AI-88643
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Cause #C-2763-19-F; Maria Taylor v. Hidalgo County Click to View |
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AI-88627
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Claim of Ruben Castillo Click to View |
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AI-88629
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Claim of Rodolfo Rivas 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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