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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
JULY 25, 2023
2:00 P.M.
                                          

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

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

 
             
1.   Roll Call
 
2.   Pledge of Allegiance
 
3.   Prayer
 
4.   Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5.   Open Forum
 
6.   County Judge's Office:
 
A. AI-91726   Discussion and approval of Tax Abatement Agreement between Hidalgo County and Anemoi Energy Storage, LLC and approve Order on the same Click to View
 
7.   District Attorney's Office:
 
A. AI-91598   DA - Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP) (1281):
Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924305 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). Click to View
 
8.   County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr.:
 
A. AI-91694   Approval to select names for the 2023 Grievance Committee, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §152.015. Click to View
 
9.   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-91689   WIC Adm. (1292):
Approval of the following actions, effective next full pay period 07/31/2023:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 350-001 0209 Clinic Aide I 01
Create 350-001 0282 Clerk I 01
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C. AI-91690   Health - PHEP Grant (1293):
Approval of the following action, effective next full pay period 07/31/2023:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Create 340-013 0025 Public Health Specialist III 13
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D. AI-91698   District Clerk (1100):
Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Create 090-001 0087 Deputy District Clerk I 05
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E. AI-91774   Pct 4 Road Maintenance (1200):
Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Current Grade Proposed Position Title Proposed Grade
Title Change 124-007 0076 Coordinator II, Special Projects 11 Coordinator II 11
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F. AI-91781   Pct 3 Road Maintenance (1200):
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 123-005 0042 Maintenance I 03
Delete 123-005 0051 Maintenance I 03
Delete 123-005 0095 Maintenance I 03
Delete 123-005 0108 Maintenance I 03
Create 123-005 0134 Maintenance II 05
Create 123-005 0135 Maintenance II 05
Create 123-005 0136 Maintenance II 05
Create 123-005 0137 Maintenance II 05
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10.   Urban County:
 
A. AI-91739   1.  Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (7)(A)(D) and item that can only be obtained from one source because of the existence of patents, copyrights, captive replacement parts or components
for equipment;

2.  Acceptance and approve of Sole Source Declaration for Artel, Inc. with authority to purchase through a purchase order for the total amount of $27,655.00. CDBG-CV Other Public Service funds will be used for the purchase of the equipment for the CDBG-CV Health Facility. Click to View
 
B. AI-91733   1.  Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by Hidalgo County Commissioner’s Court  of at least three (3) Engineering Service firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 2022 City of Hidalgo Flood Drainage Improvements Funds
3. Authority to negotiate a professional Engineering Service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of                                                                         for the provision of Surveying & Engineering Services for Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 2022 City of Hidalgo Flood Drainage Improvements Project.
Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked
JAVIER HINOJOSA ENGINEERING 92.00% 1
MELDEN AND HUNT INC. 76.33% 2
FULCRUM CONSULTING SERVICES 68.00% 3
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C. AI-91702   Requesting approval of Construction Contract Change Order No. 4 (as detailed in the documents attached hereto) for the CDBG-CV Health Facility Improvements Project as recommended by the laboratory construction technical advisory construction team. Change Order No. 4 will increase the current construction contract with E-CON Group. LLC in the amount of $196,675.78, and authorize the County Judge to sign any and all documents associated with the Change Order. Click to View
 
11.   Health & Human Services Department:
 
A. AI-91756   Ratification of Request for Special Priorities Assistance Application signed by Judge Richard F. Cortez for Bio Safety Lab Generator Click to View
 
B. AI-91760   Requesting approval to accept the CPS / PH Workforce contract HHS001077100001, Amendment No. 2.  The purpose of this amendment is to revise the Statement of Work.   Click to View
 
12.   Emergency Management:
 
A. AI-91730   Discussion and approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Texas Emergency Management Assistance Teams Program Administrator and Texas Emergency Management Assistance Teams Employee Member Jesus Diaz and Participating Jurisdiction/Employer Hidalgo County. Click to View
 
B. AI-91731   Discussion and approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, The Sponsoring Agency of Texas A&M Task Force 1, and The Participating Agency/Employer County of Hidalgo. Click to View
 
C. AI-91727   1. Discussion and approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council and Hidalgo County for the FY2022 Hidalgo County Interoperability Communication Expansion Project.
2. Discussion and approval of an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and the City of Sullivan, Edcouch, La Villa, Progreso, La Joya, and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Monte Alto Volunteer Fire Department, and Linn/San Manuel Volunteer Fire Department for the FY2022 Hidalgo County Interoperability Communication Expansion Project
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13.   Elections Department:
 
A. AI-91675   1. Discussion and approval of the Appointment of the Democratic Early Voting Ballot Board members, Signature Verification Committee members, and Election Judges, Alternate Judges and Election Clerks for the August 1, 2023 through the July 31, 2025 term.
2. Discussion and approval of the Appointment of the Republican Early Voting Ballot Board members, Signature Verification Committee members, and Election Judges, Alternate Judges and Election Clerks for the August 1, 2023 through the July 31, 2025 term.  
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14.   Planning Department:
 
A. AI-91745   1. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee 
a.Hacienda San Miguel-Cisneros Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Mario Carlos Cisneros) (Tex-Mex Road & Sharp Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Tex-Mex Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, (1) OSSF has been escrowed and (1) OSSF has been installed.
Paved: Yes, Tex-Mex Road is paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)

b. S & J Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Jim-Ace, LLC.) (Doffing Road & Mile 7 North Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Doffing Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, (1) OSSF has been escrowed and (1) OSSF has been installed.
Paved: Yes, Doffing Road is paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)

c. TARS No. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (TARS Development, LLC.) (Gonzalez Road & Mile 2 West Road)
No. of Lots: 4 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Gonzalez Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Progreso.
Water: Yes, provided by Military Highway Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Gonzalez Road is paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $6,000.00 for (4 OSSF’S)
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $5,648.23.00 for (Drainage Improvements)

2. Final Approval
a. MGM Apartments Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Karen Yesenia Mena Echeverria) (Mile 12 North Road & F.M. 491)
No. of Lots: 1 Multi-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by site runoff onto Mile 12 North Road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 12 North Road is paved.

b. Balderas Ranch Lots 1A and 1B Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Leonardo Balderas) (Moorefield Road & Monte Cristo Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Moorefield Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of McAllen.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Moorefield Road is paved.

c. Cantu Commercial Plaza Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Roel & Joann Cantu) (Valverde Road & Minnesota Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Commercial
Flood Zone: C
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention with an overflow structure discharging to Valverde Road.
ETJ: Yes, City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S will be installed at building permit stage.
Paved: Yes, Valverde Road is paved.

d. La Reserva Phase II Subdivision- Pct. 4 (480 Ranch, Ltd.) (F.M. 2812 & Uresti Road)
No. of Lots: 128 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:36
Filling Stations:12
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 Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, F.M. 2812 and 5 internal streets are paved.

3.  Appointment of members: 
a. County Judge – Re-appointment of Member Arcadio Padilla to the Hidalgo County Subdivision Advisory Board & Hidalgo County Board of Building Line Adjustment

b. Pct. 1 - Re-appointment of Member Joe Olivarez to the Hidalgo County Subdivision Advisory Board & Hidalgo County Board of Building Line Adjustment

c. Pct. 3 - Re-appointment of Member Arnoldo Ochoa to the Hidalgo County Subdivision Advisory Board & Hidalgo County Board of Building Line Adjustment
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B. AI-91610   1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: SBC Builders, LLC.
Legal Description: 9.45 acres out of Lot 2 Blk. 2 La Blanca Agricultural Co. Subdivision “B”; Proposed North Victoria Estates Subdivision (Victoria Road & Mile 10 North Road ) (Pct. 1)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: (1) 15” PVC irrigation line crossing Victoria Road via open cut.

b. Applicant: Venser Contractors, LLC.
Legal Description: 40.00 acres out of Farm Tract 715 West Tract Subdivision; Proposed Mid Valley Estates Subdivision (18th Street & Milanos Road ) (Pct. 1)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: (1) 12” PVC pipe crossing Milanos Road via open cut.
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15.   Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
 
A. AI-91645   Requesting approval to accept the counter offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel No. 4 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
 
16.   Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A. AI-91684   Pct 2 Cesar Chavez (Bus. 83-Ridge):
Requesting approval to accept counter-offer to purchase tract of land known as Parcels 14 associated with the Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Road Project from Bus 83 to Ridge Road (ROW CSJ:0921-02-412) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form. Click to View
 
B. AI-91662   Pct 2 Cesar Chavez (Bus. 83-Nolana Loop):
Requesting approval to accept counter-offers to purchase tracts of land known as Parcels 22 and 47 associated with the Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Road Project from Bus 83 to Nolana Loop (ROW CSJ:0921-02-406) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Forms. Click to View
 
C. AI-91767  
A.  Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District in which County desires to assist the District with a parking lot improvement project at the PSJA North Campus.
 B.  In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of that certain parking lot improvement project known as the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo (PSJA) ISD Parking Lot Project at PSJA North Campus.
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D. AI-91771  
Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the County of Hidalgo and the City of McAllen, regarding the construction and maintenance of signal infrastructure improvements related to the Pct 2 Javelina Drive Project.
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17.   Precinct #3 - Comm. Villarreal:
 
A. AI-91752   Approval of a resolution to authorize the County's application to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for local park grant. 
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B. AI-91757   Requesting authorization and approval to name a public road that runs East to West from Wallace Rd. to Bryan Rd. in the Rio Grande Securities Subdivision No. 1, as "Mile 14 1/2 N. Rd".
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18.   Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres:
 
A. AI-91719   Approval to designate members to the Hidalgo County Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization- Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Click to View
 
19.   Budget & Management:
 
A. AI-91712   Consideration and approval of resolution authorizing publication of Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023, for the design, acquisition, construction, and improvements of certain public works, and authorizing certain other matters relating thereto. Click to View
 
B.   American Rescue Plan Act:
 
1. AI-91735   Requesting approval to amend the budget for the ToGive International Community Development Project (ARPA-22-122-068) Memorandum of Understanding, Exhibit C. Click to View
 
2. AI-91742   Discussion, consideration and action to approve the Hidalgo County Mail Services Project (ARPA-23-115-342) to allow the continuation of mail communications with Hidalgo County residents. Click to View
 
C.   Budget Appropriations:
 
1. AI-91639   Pct. 4 Capital Outlay - Mile 17 1/2 (Ware-Rooth) (1301):
Approval of certification of revenues by County Auditor in the amount of $304,019.00 received from the City of McAllen, in relation to the city's contribution for the Mile 17 1/2 (Ware-Rooth) road project, in accordance with the First Amended Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and City of McAllen and appropriation of same. Click to View
 
2. AI-91640   Pct. 4 Road & Bridge (1200):
Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor, in the amount of $90,613.42 in relation to labor reimbursement received from Drainage District No. 1 for the Raymondiville Drainage Project and appropriation of same. Click to View
 
3. AI-91659   Const 1 CCP59 (1233):
Approval of 2023 appropriation of funds for Constable Pct. 1 CCP59 from the unassigned fund balance in the amount of $8,016.30 to fund general supplies expenses. Click to View
 
4. AI-91615   CC Records Archive (1100):
Approval of 2023 appropriation of funds for CC Records Archive from the General Fund Restricted Fund Balance - CC Records Archive in the amount of $34,291.00 to fund new position. Click to View
 
20.  
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-91740   A. Requesting approval of the following Change Orders in connection with the construction of the Hidalgo County Courthouse from the contracted vendor, Morganti Texas, Inc.; 
Description Total Amount
Change Order MTI - 81 $131,601.00
Change Order MTI - 82 $552,760.00
B. Requesting authority for County Judge and/or County Executive Officer to sign all required documentation.  Click to View
 
2. AI-91720   Discussion, consideration, and action in connection with "Section 125 Voluntary Products (RFP 21-0621-ABV) to accept a recommendation by Aflac Continental America Insurance Company (awarded vendor for term life plan) to reduce the current offering by retiring the fifteen (15) and twenty (20) year term life plans and continue with the ten (10) and thirty (30) term life plan for calendar year 2024 with authority for the County Judge to sign any required documents if applicable. Click to View
 
3. AI-91635   Acceptance and approval of the best and final negotiated offer meeting all requirements for a service contract between Hidalgo County and Gregorio Piña PhD for Psychological Evaluation Services for Law Enforcement Agencies (C-23-0133-07-25). Click to View
 
4. AI-91657   A. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No.1 to Work Authorization No.1 (C-22-0325-08-09) between Hidalgo County and B2Z Engineering, LLC., for Professional Engineering services for the "Hidalgo County Animal Control Center" project, to include additional services for the feasibility study, implementation, and preliminary design for a future Hidalgo County owned Animal Center.
B. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No.1 between Hidalgo County and B2Z Engineering, LLC., for Professional Engineering services for the "Hidalgo County Animal Control Center" project, to extend the termination date of the agreement (C-22-0325-08-09). Click to View
 
B.   Emergency Management
 
1. AI-91643   Requesting approval to purchase four (4) 2024 Chevrolet 1500 and one (1) 2024 Silverado 2500 through Hidalgo County's membership with Buy Board Coop. [Contract No. 601-19] awarded vendor Caldwell Country Chevrolet in the amount of $262,350.00 Click to View
 
C.   Pct. 1
 
1. AI-91748   A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): a personal or professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by CC, firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for Professional Engineering Services for the "Nolana Loop (FM 88 - FM 907)" project within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1;
  International Consulting Engineers
Melden and Hunt, Inc
L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc
Evaluator No.1 91 93 94
Total 91 93 94
Ranking      
C. Requesting authority for the HC Purchasing Dept. to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement commencing with the number 1 ranked firm ___________________for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for the "Nolana Loop (FM 88 - FM 907)" project within Hidalgo County Precinct No.1.

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2. AI-91750   A.  Requesting acceptance and approval of Professional Engineering Services' final negotiated agreement (C-21-0697-07-25) with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for the Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 "Mile 1 East Project (Business 83 N to Mile 8)", as ranked & approved to negotiate by CC (09/07/21, AI-82286). 
B.  Requesting approval of Work Authorization No.1 in the amount of $935,955.52 to provide Professional Engineering Services for the Precinct No.1 - Mile 1 East Project (Business 83 N to Mile 8); with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed. 
C. Pursuant to Article 14 of the Professional Service Agreement with L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc., requesting authority to engage subcontractors, ETSI Group, LLC, Melden & Hunt, Inc., Leonel Garza and Associates, LLC, and HLH Appraisal Services.  Click to View
 
D.   Pct. 2
 
1. AI-91707   Requesting authority to reject sole bid received for RFB No. 23-0230 "Hidalgo County Precinct. No. 2 Admin Complex - Parking Lot Improvement Project", as bid received was over budget. Click to View
 
2. AI-91683   Requesting approval of the On-Call Professional Engineering Service Agreement between Hidalgo County and Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc., for projects located in Precinct No.2 (C-23-0269-07-25).   Click to View
 
3. AI-91673   Requesting approval of the final negotiated Professional Engineering Service agreement between Hidalgo County and Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc, (C-23-0270-07-25) for the Hidalgo County "Pct. 2 Parking Lot and Amenities Project".   Click to View
 
E.   Pct. 3
 
1. AI-91754   A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): a personal or professional service;
B. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by CC, firms graded through the County's Pool of prequalified Professional Services for Professional Engineering Services for the "S. Los Ebanos Road Project" within Hidalgo County Precinct No.3;
  L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. Cobb, Fendley and Associates, Inc. Halff Associates, Inc.
Evaluator No.1 93 87 82
Total  93 87 82
Ranking      

C. Requesting authority for the HC Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Engineering Service Agreement commencing with the number 1 ranked firm ______________________ for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for the "S. Los Ebanos Road Project" within Precinct No.3. Click to View
 
2. AI-91620   Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No.1 between Hidalgo County and SAMES, Inc., for Professional Engineering Services for the "Extension of Shary Road 2 Miles North of SH 107", to extend the termination date of the agreement (C-22-0308-08-18). Click to View
 
3. AI-91734   A. Requesting acceptance and approval of Professional Engineering Services' final negotiated agreement (C-23-0148-07-25) with Izaguirre Engineering Group LLC, for the Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3 "Granjeno Veterans Park Improvements" project; as ranked & approved to negotiate by CC (04/04/23, AI-90270). 
B. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $13,137.50, to provide Professional Engineering Services for the "Granjeno Veterans Park Improvements" project; with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed.  Click to View
 
F.   Pct. 4
 
1. AI-91644   Requesting approval to purchase eight (8) 30 YD and two (2) 20 YD metal roll-off containers through HC's membership with BuyBoard Cooperative (#686-22), awarded vendor Roll-Off USA, in the total amount of $76,246.00. Click to View
 
2. AI-91669   Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certification of Construction Completion from The 5125 Company for the Rio Grande Care Rd Stormwater Project (C-22-0272-07-12/ARPA-22-124-064), as recommended by Project Engineer HC Drainage District No.1; with the authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation. Click to View
 
3. AI-91672   A. Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No.4 from The Levy Company, Inc., for the Construction of Traffic Signal (Flashing Beacon) Lights Project (C-21-0686-10-19), to provide a credit in the amount of $5,226.25, recommended by Project Engineer, GDJ Engineering, LLC.
B. Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Construction Completion, for the Construction of Traffic Signal (Flashing Beacons) Lights Project (C-21-0686-10-19), as recommended by Project Engineer, GDJ Engineering, LLC, with the authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation.  Click to View
 
4. AI-91737   A. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 3, with an estimated cost of $228,900.00, as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., through Hidalgo County's Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-15-110-03-31), to provide Hydrologic and Hydraulic Report, Complete ROW Map, Project Management & EA Re-Evaluation for the FM 1925 Project (10 street to McColl).
B. Pursuant to Article 14 of the Professional Service Agreement with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. requesting authority to engage sub-consultants, R.O.W. Surveying Services, LLC, and B2Z Engineering, LLC. Click to View
 
5. AI-91741   A. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No.1 to Work Authorization No. 2 (C-16-048-02-03) between Hidalgo County and L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc., to include the Hydrologic Report & Model for FM 1925 Project (from Wallace Rd to 10th Street), in the amount of $178,500.
B. Pursuant to Article 14 of the Professional Service Agreement with L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc requesting authority to engage sub-consultants, B2Z Engineering, LLC.  Click to View
 
6. AI-91627   Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 2 from Mor-Wil, LLC, for the Hoehn Stormwater Project (C-22-0514-10-18), (ARPA 22-124-097), to include additional services in the amount of $10,028.65 and a 20-day time extension; as recommended by the project engineer, HCDD1. Click to View
 
7. AI-91614   Requesting approval to purchase two (2) John Deere 320-tier Backhoe Loaders with additional attachments through the County's membership with Sourcewell Cooperative (Contract #011723-JDC), awarded vendor Doggett Heavy Machinery Services in the total amount of $295,058.71. Click to View
 
G.   Human Resources:
 
1. AI-91779   Discussion, consideration and action to select the Agent(s) of Record for the self-funded medical plan (RFP No. 22-0045-05-05-ABV). Click to View
 
H.   Health & Human Services Dept.
 
1. AI-91621   A. Pursuant to TLGC 263.152 discussion and approval to declare as "surplus" radio equipment as listed on Exhibit "A" including authority to remove said property from the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department's inventory list. 
B. Requesting approval of an MOU between Hidalgo County and Rio Grande Valley Amateur Radio Club a non-profit organization to donate "surplus" radio equipment as listed on Exhibit "A", with authority for County Judge to sign all required documents. Click to View
 
I.   Facilities Management
 
1. AI-91721   Requesting approval to award job order contractor, Herrcon, LLC through HC membership with Buyboard (JOC Contract 581-19), for the "Elections Alley & Loeb Street Overlay project, in the amount of $113,221.20, with the authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds. Click to View
 
J.   Sheriff's Office
 
1. AI-91666   A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements pursuant to TLGC 262.024 (a)(7)(A) for an item that can only be obtained from one source because of the existence of copyrights.
B. Acceptance and approval of the Sole Source Declaration for KDL Solutions, for the purchase of Level I Kit Cases to be used by the HC's Sheriffs Office in the total amount of $36,073.53.
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2. AI-91680   A.  Requesting authority to advertise, and approval of the procurement packet attached hereto for Repairs, Installation & Removal of Communications Radio Tower & Miscellaneous Emergency Equipment, including authority to re-advertise if necessary.
B.  Requesting appointment of the evaluation committee by Commissioner's Court to review, score, and grade responses for Repairs, Installation & removal of Communications Radio Tower & Miscellaneous Emergency Equipment.
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K.   Juvenile Probation
 
1. AI-91705   Acceptance and approval of the best and final negotiated offer meeting all requirements for a service contract between Hidalgo County and Reset Counseling Center, LLC for the Juvenile Drug Court Program (C-23-0097-07-25). Click to View
 
21.   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-91424   Appointment of Civil Service Commission member Click to View
 
C. AI-91782   Discussion, consideration, and action approving Interlocal Cooperation Contract with The University of Texas, Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution, of the State of Texas and authorize the County Judge to sign all applicable contract documents. Click to View
 
22.   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
 
23.   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 privilege 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-91785   LUPE v. Abbott, Case No. 5:21-cv-844-XR Click to View
 
E. AI-91758   EEOC Charge No. 451-2023-03054; E Trevino v County Click to View
 
F. AI-91686   CL-23-2668-I; Alfonso Reyna, Jr. v. County of Hidalgo, Texas Click to View
 
G. AI-91783   CL-19-5922-E; Rosario E. Orozco, et al. vs. County of Hidalgo, et al Click to View
 
H. AI-91715   Claim of Yara Gomez Click to View
 
I. AI-91723   Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: McAllen TIRZ 2A. Click to View
 
J. AI-91769   Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Tax Abatement - Project Anne 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)
 
25.   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-91786   LUPE v. Abbott, Case No. 5:21-cv-844-XR Click to View
 
E. AI-91759   EEOC Charge No. 451-2023-03054; E Trevino v County Click to View
 
F. AI-91687   CL-23-2668-I; Alfonso Reyna, Jr. v. County of Hidalgo, Texas Click to View
 
G. AI-91784   CL-19-5922-E; Rosario E. Orozco, et al. vs. County of Hidalgo, et al. Click to View
 
H. AI-91716   Claim of Yara Gomez Click to View
 
I. AI-91725   Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: McAllen TIRZ 2A. Click to View
 
J. AI-91770   Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Tax Abatement: Project Anne Click to View
 
26.   Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
27.   Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
28.   Adjourn
 

    

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