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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
FEBRUARY 02, 2023
11:15 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-89450   Resolution honoring the service of Mr. Antonio "Tony" Barco upon his retirement from Hidalgo County.  Click to View
 
B. AI-89339   Resolution in honor of The UTRGV School of Medicine's Physician Training Program Accreditation  Click to View
 
C. AI-89352   Approval of Proclamation recognizing February 6 as National Time to Talk Day. Click to View
 
D. AI-89353   Approval of Proclamation observing National School Counselor Week. Click to View
 
6.   Open Forum
 
7.   District Courts:
 
A. AI-89434   449th District Court - Juvenile LIFELINES Girls Mental Health Court Program Grant (1286):
Approval to submit a budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division (OOG-CJD) for the FY 2023 Hidalgo County LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Program Grant #4426101. Click to View
 
B. AI-89412   449th District Court - Juvenile Drug Court Program Grant (1286)
Approval to submit a budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division (OOG-CJD) for the FY 2023 Hidalgo County Juvenile Drug Court Program Grant #4426001. Click to View
 
C. AI-89370   449th District Court - Hidalgo County LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Program (1286):
1.  Authorization and approval to submit grant application to the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division Specialty Courts Grants Program for FY 2024 in relation to the Hidalgo County LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Program for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024.
2.  Approval of resolution in support of the Hidalgo County LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Program and to designate the County Judge as the grantee's authorized official with authority for Commissioners Court, Governing Body, to execute resolution.
3.  Approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign application and all related documents under E-grants. Click to View
 
D. AI-89367   449th - District Court - Juvenile Drug Court Program (1286):
1.  Authorization and approval to submit grant application to the Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division Specialty Courts Grants Program for FY 2024 in relation to the Hidalgo County Juvenile Drug Court Program for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024.
2.  Approval of resolution in support of the Hidalgo County Juvenile Drug Court Program and to designate the County Judge as the grantee's authorized official with authority for Commissioners Court, Governing Body, to execute resolution.
3.  Approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign application and all related documents under E-grants. Click to View
 
8.   District Attorney's Office:
 
A. AI-89401   DA's Office - Border Prosecution Unit Grant (1281):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2024 Border Prosecution Unit (BPU) grant for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2025 with the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD) through e-grants.
2. Approval of resolution for the FY 2024 BPU grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as the grantee's authorized official with authority for Commissioners Court, Governing Body, to execute resolution.
3. Approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign application and all related documents. Click to View
 
B. AI-89203   DA-Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP)(1281):
Approval to submit a budget adjustment for the FY2021 Victim Assistance Program Grant #2924305. Click to View
 
9.   HIDTA - Task Force:
 
A. AI-89455   FY 2020 HIDTA Task Force (1291):
Authorization and approval to accept a 3rd extension request on FY 2020 (G20SS0002A) HIDTA Task Force grant from 12/31/2022 to 3/31/2023. Click to View
 
B. AI-89420   HIDTA Task Force (1291):
Approval to accept FY 2020 reprogram request from South Texas HIDTA for FY 2020 grant funds and related intradepartmental transfer. Click to View
 
10.   Sheriff's Office:
 
A. AI-89439   Body Worn Camera Grant:
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Body Worn Camera Grant Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division for the period of 09/01/23 - 08/31/24
2. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign the required documents under egrants as authorized official 
2. Authorization for the County Judge to certify grant application under egrants as authorized official  Click to View
 
B. AI-89441   Sheriff's Office LEPTA FY23 Grant Application:
1.  Authorization and approval to apply for the LEPTA FY23 grant with the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office Homeland Security for the period of 09/01/23 - 08/31/25. 
2. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign the required documents under the e-grants as authorized official
3. Authorization for the County Judge to certify grant application under e-grants as authorized official.  Click to View
 
C. AI-89354   General Victim Assistance Grant Program (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2022 General Victim Assistance Grant Program (VOCA) with the Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division (OOG-CJD) for the period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
2. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign the required documentation under e-Grants as authorized official.
3. Authorization for the County Judge to certify grant application under e-Grants as authorized official Click to View
 
D. AI-89358   JLEO DOJ-U.S. Marshal (1284):
1. Approval to accept additional overtime funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Marshals Service for one (1) officer in the amount of $19,300.00 for FY2023 (Oct. 02, 2022 - Sep. 30, 2023)
2. Request authorization to continue to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY2023 DOJ-USMS overtime funds in the amount of $19,300.00 and appropriation of the same. Click to View
 
E. AI-89406   Sheriff - Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2024 Rifle Resistant Body Armor grant with the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office Criminal Justice Division for the period of 09/01/2023 - 08/31/2024 
2. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign the required documentation under E-Grants as authorization official. 
3. Authorization for the County Judge to certify grant application under E-Grants as authorized official  Click to View
 
F. AI-89366   Acceptance and approval of invoice as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. for professional engineering services under WA#1 C-21-0522-12-28 for "Willacy County Jail Facility", through the current agreement. 
Invoice Amount
10088626 $187,000.00
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G. AI-89264   Jail Commissary (2102):
Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor and appropriation of funds in the amount of $58,634.95. Click to View
 
H. AI-89436   Sheriff's CCP59 (Fund 1227):
Approval of 2023 appropriation of funds into the Sheriff's CCP59 from the unassigned fund balance in the amount of $250,000.00. Click to View
 
I. AI-88831   Jail Commissary (2102):
Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor and appropriation of funds in the amount of $32,000.00. Click to View
 
J. AI-89466   Sheriff - Body Worn Camera Grant (1284):
1. Authorization to request a grant adjustment for a twelve (12) month extension for the Sheriff's Office Body Worn Camera Grant #4391201
2. Authorization for County Judge to certify adjustment on E-Grants.  Click to View
 
11.   Constable Pct. #1:
 
A. AI-89442   Constable Pct. 1 - Local Border Security Program (LBSP) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2024 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) Grant for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024 with the Office of the Governor Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD), through e-grants.
2. Approval of resolution for the FY 2024 LBSP Grant to designate County Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official with authority for County Judge to execute resolution.
3. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application and all related documents under e-grants as the authorized official. Click to View
 
B. AI-89360   Constable Precinct 1 - JLEO ICE (1284):
1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) - Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 1 with authority for Constable Celestino Avila Jr, as authorized official to execute agreement and all related documents for the purpose of the reimbursement of overtime costs incurred for joint operations.  
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.  
3. Approval to accept overtime funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) - Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in the amount of $15,000.00.  
4. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for ICE/HSI overtime funding and appropriation of same. Click to View
 
12.   Constable Pct. #3:
 
A. AI-89333   Constable Pct. 3 (1230)
Approval of the 2023 Appropriation of Hidalgo County Constable Pct.3 Chapter 59 Fund in the amount of $28,570.40. Click to View
 
B. AI-89334   Constable Pct. 3 (1257)
Approval of the 2023 Appropriation of Hidalgo County Constable Pct.3 Federal Sharing US Treasury Fund in the amount of $450.27 Click to View
 
C. AI-89336   Constable Pct.3 (1220)
Approval of the 2023 Appropriation of Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 3 LEOSE Special Education fund in the amount of $3,795.17. Click to View
 
D. AI-89332   Constable Pct.3 Fed. Sharing DOJ - (1261):
Approval of the 2023 Appropriation of the Hidalgo County Constable Pct.3 Fed. Sharing DOJ in the amount of $2,872.86 Click to View
 
13.   Constable Pct. #4:
 
A. AI-89392   Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Jose Luis Barrera, Jr. as Deputy Constable by Constable A. "J.R." Gaitan, Constable Precinct 4 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.  Click to View
 
B. AI-89271   Presentation and discussion of the 2022 Racial Profiling Report as presented by Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 Department in accordance with Article 2.133 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures. Click to View
 
C. AI-89274   Constable Precinct 4 - Local Border Security Program (LBSP) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2024 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) Grant for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024 with the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD), through e-grants.
2. Approval of resolution for the FY 2024 LBSP Grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official with authority for County Judge to execute resolution.
3. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application and all related documents under e-grants as the authorized official. Click to View
 
D. AI-89286   Constable Precinct 4 - FY 2023 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) - Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to accept grant award for the FY 2023 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) - Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant with the Texas Department of Transportation through e-grants for the period of December 13, 2022 to September 7, 2023 in the amount of $4,998.93 with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to accept award electronically. 
2. Approval to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for the FY 2023 STEP - Impaired Driving Mobilization grant award of $4,998.93 to include in-kind match of $1,250.00 for a total appropriation of $6,248.93  Click to View
 
E. AI-89355   Constable Precinct 4 CC59 (1231) :
Approval of 2023 appropriation of fund balance for Constable Precinct 4 Chapter 59 in the amount of $288,779.40. Click to View
 
F. AI-89209   Approval to reimburse Chief Deputy Horaldo Sanchez in the total amount of $375.80 for insurance and shipping expenses incurred; and with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Click to View
 
14.   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-89389   Approval to appoint Edith Chavero, student at UTRGV, as an intern under the Hidalgo County Domestic Relations Office for the period of January 31, 2023 through May 31, 2023. Click to View
 
C. AI-89272   Approval of the appointment of interns from the Rio Grande Valley College to participate in the WIC Health Clinics for the period of January 31, 2023 through March 31, 2023. Click to View
 
D. AI-89359   Tax Office (1100):
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 140-001 0166 Clerk II 03
Create 140-001 0263 Deputy Clerk I 05
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E. AI-89368   Pct. 3 Road & Bridge - Drainage Improvements Project (1200)
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 123-049 0003 Equipment Operator I 06
Create 123-049 0023 Equipment Operator III 10
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F. AI-89373   275th District Court (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Current Allowance Proposed Allowance
Delete Interpreter Allowance 005-001 0006 Bailiff II (DC) 13 $6,000.00 $0.00
Add Interpreter Allowance 005-001 0004 Assistant Court Coordinator (DC) 13 $0.00 $6,000.00
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G. AI-89398   Health - PHEP Grant (1293):
Approval of the following actions, effective next full pay period 02/13/2023:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 340-013 0007 Licensed Vocational Nurse II 11
Delete 340-013 0014 Assistant Public Health Preparedness Coordinator 13
Create 340-013 0024 Licensed Vocational Nurse III 13
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H. AI-89443   Pct. 4 Road Maintenance (1200):
Approval to create a full time-temporary position, effective upon Commissioners Court approval through 12/31/2023:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Create 124-007 T121 Mechanic I 06
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I. AI-89435   Crim DA (1100):
1.  Approval to award a discretionary step for the employees listed below in accordance with HR criteria certification as per Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Discretionary Step 5 080-002 0196 Assistant District Attorney III 17
Discretionary Step 5 080-002 0101 Assistant District Attorney II 15

Crim DA (1100) / DA CCP59 (1223) / DA Pretrial Intervention Prg. (1225):
2.  Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Allowance Proposed Allowance Net Change
Decrease Supplemental Allowance 080-002 0119 Assistant District Attorney III $7,590.00 $2,550.00 ($5,040.00)
080-007 0138 $7,614.00 $2,574.00 ($5,040.00)
Add Supplemental Allowance 080-002 0030 Assistant District Attorney III $0.00 $5,040.00 $5,040.00
080-015 0024 - - -
Increase Supplemental Allowance 080-002 0199 Assistant District Attorney III - - -
080-007 0181 $4,951.00 $9,991.00 $5,040.00
Add Supplemental Allowance 080-002 0018 Assistant District Attorney IV $0.00 $4,850.00 $4,850.00
 
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15.   Urban County:
 
A. AI-89350   1.  Accept North Alamo Water Supply Corp (NAWSC) letter of commitment which certifies that it will provide a check for the full amount of the shortage amount of $138,180.00 to supplement the construction budget deficit in order to award the construction contract for Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) 2022 Colonia Funds: Construction project; contract no. CFC21-0418.

2.  “Subject to Compliance with HB 1295” the Urban County Program is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with JMJ Constructors, the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $1,078,180.00 utilizing funds awarded to Hidalgo County by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) in Contract No. CFC21-0418, as well as local contribution funds provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corp (NAWSC). 
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B. AI-89338   “Subject to compliance with HB 1295” the Urban County Program is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for professional engineering services  with Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $55,000.00 utilizing CDBG FY 32-35 (2019-2022) City of Weslaco  Water & Sewer Improvements Funding and approval of Work Authorization No. 1.
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16.   Health & Human Services Department:
 
A. AI-89327   Requesting approval to appropriate the Health Administration Program Income budget in the amount of $280,000.00 for the period of 01/31/2023 to 12/31/2023.  Click to View
 
B. AI-89326   1.  Requesting approval to submit the grant renewal application and budget for the TB State FY 2024 program.  The award amount is $916,443.00 with a required local match of $183,289.00. 
2.  Requesting approval to submit the grant renewal application and budget for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness FY 2024 program.  The award amount is $592,548.00 with a required local match of $59,255.00
3.  Requesting approval to submit the grant renewal application and budget for the Preventive Health and Health Services FY 2024 program.  The award amount is $125,000.00 with no local match required.   Click to View
 
C. AI-89372   Requesting approval to submit an application to the NACCHO Scholarship Program.  The scholarship recipients will be reimbursed up to $2,500.00 for the costs of obtaining a Certification in Infection Control or an Associate Infection Prevention and Control, entry-level certification.   Click to View
 
D.   Health Care Funding District:
 
1. AI-89236   A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Demonstration Year 12 UC Advanced Payment in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a transfer date of 02-01-2023 and a settlement date of 02-02-2023.
B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
C. Approval of Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions. Click to View
 
17.   Head Start Program:
 
A. AI-89255   Requesting Approval of Application and Certification for Payment for Invoice #20353 in the Amount of $1,798.41 and Invoice #20356 in the Amount of $834.71 for Professional Services Submitted by B2Z Engineering, Construction Management Engineer, through Contract C-21-004-09-21-AS for the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Learning Environments and Discovery Classrooms Click to View
 
18.   Planning Department:
 
A. AI-89417   1. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee 
a. T & O Ranch No. 4 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (T & O Ranch Investments) (Charles Green Road & F.M. 88)
No. of Lots: 4 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 Charles Green Road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Charles Green Road is paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $6,000.00 for (4 OSSF’S)

b. Tierra Canton Subdivision- Pct. 1 (C & N Farms, LLC.) (Mile 14 ½ North Road & F.M. 493)
No. of Lots: 31 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:5
Filling Stations:2
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 14 ½ North Road and 1 internal street are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $46,500.00 for (31 OSSF’S)

c. El Pinto Estates Phase III Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Garvic Properties) (F.M. 491 & Mile 4 North Road)
No. of Lots: 36 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Number of Streetlights:9
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention areas along the rear of the lots.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, El Pinto Road and 1 internal street are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $54,000.00 for (36 OSSF’S)

2. Final Approval
a. Ranchitos Escondidos Phase I-B Subdivision- Pct. 4 (CWL Limited) (Viznaga Drive & Nopalera Drive)
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 Viznaga Drive road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF has been installed.
Paved: Yes, Viznaga Drive is paved.

b.Replat of Lot 4, Pastor Estates No. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Arnulfo Alaniz) (Mile 4 ½ West Road & Mile 10 North Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single-Family, 1 Commercial
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 4 ½ West Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 4 ½ West Road is paved.

c. Replat of Lot 6, Los Encinos Subdivision- Pct. 2 (Donald Suarez) (Alamo Road & F.M. 495)
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 and surface runoff will drain into the existing drainage system of Los Encinos No. 2 Subdivision.
ETJ: Yes, City of Alamo.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Oak Avenue is paved.
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19.   Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
 
A. AI-89381   Pct. 1 is requesting approval to accept the counter offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel No. 16 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. Click to View
 
20.   Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A. AI-89405   Requesting approval to accept counter-offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel 7 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. Click to View
 
21.   Precinct #3 - Comm. Villarreal:
 
A. AI-89407   Requesting approval of Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Precinct 3 and the City of Palmview as it relates to the La Homa Road. Click to View
 
B. AI-89363   Requesting approval to accept the counteroffer to purchase a track of land known as Parcel 5 associated with Liberty Road PH II (Mile 3 to FM 2221) Project (ROW CSJ:0921-02-364) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval From.  Click to View
 
22.   Budget & Management:
 
A. AI-89382   Approval to designate funds in 2022 for the expenditures related to the following program:
Program No. Program Amount
280-002           Jail $187,000.00
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B. AI-89322   TXDOT - Pct 4 (FM676) Mile 5 Drainage Ditch ROW (Taylor Road - FM2220) (1315):
Approval of Advance Funding Agreement between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for (FM676) Mile 5 Drainage Ditch Right of Way from Taylor Road to FM2220 (Ware Road) (CSJ #0921-02-493 / ROW CSJ #0921-02-494) and approval of Order authorizing the County Judge to sign agreement for said project. Click to View
 
C. AI-89269  
TXDOT-Pct 1 Charles Green Road Bridges Replacement Project:
 
D. AI-89253   Children's Advocacy Center d/b/a Estrella's House (1100):
1. Discussion, consideration, and action regarding funding request in the amount of $70,000.00 from the Children's Advocacy Center, d/b/a Estrella's House.
2. Discussion, consideration, and action on Declaration of Support to the Children's Advocacy Center, d/b/a Estrella's House.
3. Approval to authorize County Treasurer to issue check in the amount of $70,000.00 to the Children's Advocacy Center d/b/a Estrella's House after review and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. Click to View
 
E.   American Rescue Plan Act:
 
1. AI-89351   ARPA - American Rescue Plan Act Funds (1290):
Approval to rescind the action taken by Commissioners Court on September 21, 2021, agenda item 23.C.1 and 23.C.2 (AI-82412) for the payment of voting equipment retrofit expenditures with ARPA funds. Click to View
 
F.   Budget Appropriations:
 
1. AI-89335   Probate Court Contributions Fund (1243):
Approval of 2022 appropriation of funds for Probate Court Contributions (1243) in the amount of $700.00. Click to View
 
2. AI-89289   Pct. 4 Rd. Maint. (1200):
Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenues by County Auditor for R&B Pct. 4 1/3 Paving in the amount of $124,658.72 and appropriation of the same.  Click to View
 
3. AI-89299   Jail Commissary Fund (2102):
Approval of deobligation of funds for the Jail Commissary Fund (2102) in the amount of $330,692.64 to fund negative Unassigned Fund Balance. Click to View
 
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-89246   A.  Requesting authorization to declare the items listed in Exhibit A as surplus to sell through auction pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.151(2) and 263.152(a)(1);
B.  Requesting authorization to advertise the auction pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.153;
C.  Requesting authorization to remove assets listed in Exhibit A from Hidalgo County inventory after the auction and dispose of assets in the event that no bids are received pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152(a)(3).   Click to View
 
B.   Pct. 1
 
1. AI-89425   Requesting authority to accept and award contract C-22-0736-01-31 (ARPA) 22-121-045 for the Purchase of Inline Check Valves, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder Aguaworks Pipe & Supply, LLC; for the total amount of $432,937.29. Click to View
 
2. AI-89387   Requesting approval of Work Authorization No.2 with an estimated cost of $3,387,772.00, as submitted by L&G Engineering, through the Agreement for Professional Services (C-17-204-10-30 ) to provide Engineering Services required for PS&E Development and Right-of-Way Map for Mile 10 from Mile 6 to FM 1015 project; with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed. Click to View
 
C.   Pct. 2
 
1. AI-89473   Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 3 (with an estimated cost of $59,926.70) as submitted by project engineer, B2Z Engineering LLC. to provide surveying and design engineering services for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Road Project through contract # C-18-075-02-27. Click to View
 
D.   Pct. 4
 
1. AI-89305   A. Requesting approval to rescind action on Agenda Item 87663 approved by Commissioners' Court on 11/15/2022.

B. 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 $585,262.24 with authority for County Judge to sign any and all required documentation.  Click to View
 
2. AI-89349   Requesting approval of Supplemental No. 3. to C-16-048-02-03 between Hidalgo County and L&G Engineering for FM 1925 project from 1,500 ft. West of FM 2220 (Ware Road) to 10th Street for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, to extend the termination date of said agreement. Click to View
 
3. AI-89292   Requesting approval of Supplemental No. 2. to C-16-049-02-16 between Hidalgo County and L&G Engineering for Mile 5 Project from Taylor Road to FM 2220 (Ware Road) for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, to extend the termination date of said agreement. Click to View
 
E.   Public Defenders
 
1. AI-89167   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. Acceptance and approval of the "Sole Source Declaration" for Justice Works, LLC for the purchase of Defender Data Software Program including licenses and support services to be utilized by County Public Defender's Office with said declaration to remain in effect while the declaration is in place or until revoked by HCCC;
C. Requesting approval to enter into a three (3) year Software License Subscription Agreement with Justice Works, LLC for Public Defenders to document, record, manage and exchange information necessary for daily public defender activities with authority for County Judge to sign any required documentation. Click to View
 
F.   HIDTA
 
1. AI-89357   Requesting authority to terminate the agreement C-20-093-03-24 for "Monitoring Services" with Superior Alarms pursuant to Section III, Paragraph B with authority for County Judge and Commander Sifuentes to sign any/all pertinent documents.  Click to View
 
G.   Health & Human Services Dept.
 
1. AI-89303   Requesting approval of an "Easement and Right of Way" agreement with  AEP Texas Inc., for the HC Health Department Testing/Bio-Safety Laboratory; with authority for County Judge to sign any required documents. Click to View
 
H.   Sheriff's Office
 
1. AI-89445   Requesting approval to award job order contractor, Noble Texas Builders, LLC through our membership with Buy Board (JOC contract #581-19), for improvements at the Hidalgo County Shooting Range; for the amount of $118,246.00 (as detailed in the attached document); with the authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds.  Click to View
 
2. AI-89479   Consideration and approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and The City of Sullivan City for the purpose of the use of equipment between parties and authorize the County Judge or J.E. "Eddie" Guerra, Hidalgo County Sheriff, to sign any and all required documents. *Subject to legal review and approval* Click to View
 
3. AI-88706   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. Acceptance and approval of the "Sole Source Declaration" for OCV, LLC mobile smartphone app, TheSheriffApp.com, to be utilized Hidalgo County Sheriff's Offices with said declaration to remain in effect while the declaration is in place or until revoked by HCCC;
C. Requesting approval to enter into a three (3) year agreement between Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and OCV, LLC/TheSheriffApp.com. Click to View
 
4. AI-89146   Acceptance and approval of Amendment No. 1 to contract C-21-134-11-30 between Hidalgo County and NCIC Inmate Communications to provide clarification as to the purchase of inmate phone cards. Click to View
 
5. AI-89261   A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code, 262.024(a)(7)(A), an item that can only be obtained from one source because of the existence of patents, copyrights;

B. Acceptance and approval of Sole Source Declaration with Service Wing Organic Solutions, LLC for the purchase of an all-purpose disinfect (SWA-600 Anolyte Generator) to include but not limited to all components i.e. Installation, Maintenance, Training, Delivery and an annual maintenance agreement {for the purpose of disinfecting the Detention Center} with authority for County Judge and/or Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra to sign all required documents. Click to View
 
I.   District Attorney
 
1. AI-89343   A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 262.024 (a)(4) a professional service;

B. Approval of a Clinical Laboratory Service Agreement between Hidalgo County, Doctors' Hospital at Renaissance, LTD (DHR) dba/ Renaissance Laboratories for the services of cultures, viral panels, HIV, Hepatitis and COVID testing for Hidalgo County Forensic Center with authority for County Judge to sign all required documents. Click to View
 
J.   Constables:
 
1. AI-89472   Constable Pct. #2:
Requesting approval to purchase bullet resistant shields through HC's membership/participation with OMNIA Cooperative contract no. 159498, awarded vendor Mallory Safety and Supply LLC, in the total amount of $130,980.74. Subject to Price Verification.  Click to View
 
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-89011   Approval of 2023 Library Interlocal Agreements between Hidalgo County and the following cities:
Alamo, Donna, Edinburg, Elsa, Hidalgo, La Joya, McAllen, Mercedes, Mission, Penitas, Pharr, San Juan and Weslaco Click to View
 
C. AI-89416   Discussion, consideration, and action designating Hidalgo County Court-at-Law No. 7 Judge Sergio Valdez to serve as the County Court's At Law representative on the Hidalgo County Bail Bond Board, in accordance with Section 1704.053(4) of the Texas Occupations Code. Click to View
 
D. AI-89414   1. Approval to accept Settlement Agreement offer from Texas A&M AgriLife Research in the amount of $34,701.25 to settle property damages to the County flashing red light signal.  (Precinct 1)
2. Approval to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, to sign the Settlement Agreement & Release in Full form to settle property damages to the County flashing red light signal with Texas A&M AgriLife Research. (Precinct 1) Click to View
 
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-89456   Deliberation regarding employment, evaluation, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Urban County Director Click to View
 
E. AI-89346   C-1863-20-E; Nina Trillayes and Jorge Lopez vs. County of Hidalgo, et al. Click to View
 
F. AI-89421   CL-18-3678-I; Erasmo Garcia and Marta Elia Garcia vs. Hidalgo County, Texas Click to View
 
G. AI-89423   C-0309-22-F; Eduviges Garza Moreno vs. County of Hidalgo, Texas Click to View
 
H. AI-89276   Claim of Catalina Gonzalez Garcia  Click to View
 
I. AI-89278   Claim of Daniel Salas  Click to View
 
J. AI-89281   Claim of Nancy Nava Click to View
 
K. AI-89386   Claim of Amador Gutierrez Click to View
 
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-89457   Discussion, consideration and action regarding employment, evaluation, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Urban County Director Click to View
 
E. AI-89347   C-1863-20-E; Nina Trillayes and Jorge Lopez vs. County of Hidalgo, et al. Click to View
 
F. AI-89422   CL-18-3678-I; Erasmo Garcia and Marta Elia Garcia vs. Hidalgo County, Texas Click to View
 
G. AI-89424   C-0309-22-F; Eduviges Garza Moreno vs. County of Hidalgo, Texas Click to View
 
H. AI-89277   Claim of Catalina Gonzalez Garcia Click to View
 
I. AI-89279   Claim of Daniel Salas Click to View
 
J. AI-89282   Claim of Nancy Nava Click to View
 
K. AI-89388   Claim of Amador Gutierrez Click to View
 
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
 

    

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