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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
10:00 A.M.
                                          

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

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

 
             
1.   Roll Call
 
2.   Pledge of Allegiance
 
3.   Prayer
 
4.   Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5.   Approval of Awards/Recognitions:
 
A. AI-92267   Approval of Proclamation recognizing September as Suicide Prevention Month. Click to View
 
6.   Open Forum
 
7.   District Courts:
 
A. AI-92232   449th District Court - Hidalgo County LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Program (1286):
1. Approval to ratify budget adjustment submitted to the Office of the Governor on August 25, 2023.
2. Authorization to approve grant adjustment for reallocation of funds from Travel to Personnel.
3. Authorization for County Judge to certify adjustment on e-Grants.
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8.   District Clerk - Laura Hinojosa:
 
A. AI-92238   Discussion and approval of Juror and Grand Juror Reimbursement increases pursuant to HB 3474, which was signed by the Governor on 06/13/2023 and takes effect September 1, 2023.  Click to View
 
9.   District Attorney's Office:
 
A. AI-92263   DA-Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG)(1281):
Approval and authorization for the County Judge Richard F. Cortez, as Authorized Official, to sign the Inventory Report Form.
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B. AI-92235   DA - Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG)(1281)/Criminal DA (1100):
1. Approval to accept the FY 2024 Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) award in the amount of $32,012.00 effective 09/01/2023 through 08/31/2024 with authority for County Judge, as authorized official to electronically sign via DocuSign the grant contract.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2024 VCLG in the amount of $32,012.00 and appropriation of the same.
3. Approval to reclassify fringe benefits and exceeding salaries expenditures to the Criminal DA - General Fund Account.
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10.   HIDTA - Task Force:
 
A. AI-92237   Authorization and approval for County Judge to sign additional disclosure of lobbying activities pertaining to FY23 HIDTA Grant.  Click to View
 
11.   Sheriff's Office:
 
A. AI-92023   Approval of Sheriff and Constable Fee Schedule for Year 2024 Click to View
 
B. AI-92332   Body Worn Camera Grant (1284):
Approval of ratification of budget amendment submitted on 09/01/23 in reference to the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Body Worn Camera Grant.
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C. AI-92280   1. Pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code, Subchapter D-263.151(2)(A) &/or (B), declaration of Asset No: 76678 issued firearm [as further detailed in supporting documentation contained herein] as "Surplus" for the purpose [as permitted by Gov't Code 614];
2. Pursuant to Gov't Code, Section 614, [permitting a peace officer retiring from a governmental entity to purchase their assigned firearm] requesting that Hidalgo County Commissioner's Court approve the value of Sr. Deputy Manuel Morales's issued firearm at the Fixed Asset Value [supporting documentation attached] at $107.25.
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12.   Constable Pct. #5:
 
A. AI-92275   Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Karina Sandoval and Priscilla Barrera as Deputy Constables by Constable Daniel Marichalar, Constable Pct. 5, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011 Click to View
 
13.   Human Resources:
 
A.   Requesting waiver of the following, if applicable, for personnel items listed:
1. Civil Service Commission Rules - Section 3.22
2. Hidalgo County Personnel Policy Manual - Section 6.27
3. Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments
 
B. AI-92260   Approval of the appointment of interns from UTRGV to participate in the Hidalgo County WIC Clinics for the period of 09/19/2023 through 12/31/2023. Click to View
 
C. AI-92306   Approval of the appointment of an intern from UTRGV to participate in the Hidalgo County Domestic Relations Office for the period of 09/05/2023 through 12/14/2023. Click to View
 
D. AI-92229   206th DC (1100):
1. Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 004-001 0006 Bailiff I 11
Create 004-001 0007 Bailiff II (DC) 13

2. Approval to waive the posting, hiring and enrollment procedures and transfer employee no. 179744 to Bailiff II (DC) (slot no. 004-001-0007)
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E. AI-92274   Community Service Agency - CSA (3300):
Approval of the following actions, effective next full pay period 09/11/2023:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Salary
Delete 901-033 0029 Accounting Specialist $29,526.00
Create 901-033 0116 Accounts Payable Specialist I $30,403.00
Create 901-033 0117 Switchboard Operator $29,807.00
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F. AI-92333   County Judge - ARPA Admin (1290):
Approval to create the following time limited position, effective 09/11/2023:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot# Position Title Grade
Create 115-101 040 Administrative Assistant IV 10
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14.   Urban County:
 
A. AI-92286   “Subject to Compliance with HB 1295”, the Urban County Program is requesting approval to purchase Equipment from Abbott Laboratories, Inc. for the Hidalgo County Health Facility Project in the amount of $204,960.00.  UCP Fiscal Year 33 (2020) CDBG-CV Other Public Services funds will be utilized. Click to View
 
B. AI-92287   “Subject to Compliance with HB 1295”, the Urban County Program is requesting approval to purchase Equipment from Fisher Scientific Company, LLC for the Hidalgo County Health Facility Project in the amount of $80,896.00.  UCP Fiscal Year 33 (2020) CDBG-CV Other Public Services funds will be utilized. Click to View
 
C. AI-92254   “Subject to Compliance with HB 1295” the Urban County Program is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Saenz Brothers Construction, the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $4,622,261.50 utilizing funds awarded to Hidalgo County by the Texas General Land Office (GLO) under Contract No. 22-082-005-D200 for the 2016 State Mitigation Competition Phase 2 Segment D project. Click to View
 
15.   Health & Human Services Department:
 
A. AI-92243   Requesting approval of Memorandum of Understanding between TEEX and the County of Hidalgo, Texas and authorization for Eduardo Olivarez, Director of  Health and Human Services, to sign and execute all required documents on behalf of the County of Hidalgo, Texas. Click to View
 
B.   Bio Safety Laboratory:
 
1. AI-92047   Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion No. 1 ( Alternate #2 Parking Lot Only) - CDBG-CV Health Facility Improvements. Click to View
 
16.   IT Department:
 
17.   Elections Department:
 
A. AI-92220   1. Discussion on Election Updates.
2. Approval of amendment to the Early Voting Polling Locations for the November 7, 2023 Special Constitutional Amendment Election and Local Entities Elections.
Monte Alto Community Center
25149 1st St.
Monte Alto, TX 
3. Approval of amendment to the Election Day Countywide Polling Locations for the November 7, 2023 Special Constitutional Amendment Election and Local Entities Elections
Central Middle School
503 E. 6th St.
Weslaco, TX
PFC Mario Ybarra Elementary School
1800 Mile 10 N.
Weslaco, TX
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18.   Auditor's Office:
 
A. AI-92256   Presentation of 2024 Statement of Estimated Available Resources  Click to View
 
19.   Planning Department:
 
A. AI-92294   1. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. The Reserve Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Juan J. Coronado) (Victoria Road & Mile 10 North Road)
No. of Lots: 26 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:6
Filling Stations:4
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, Victoria Road is paved and 3 internal streets have been paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $39,000.00 for (26 OSSF’S)

b. Rio Rico Ranchettes No. 3 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Rio Rico Dev., LLC.) (Mile 1 ½ East Road & Mile 4 North Road)
No. of Lots: 51 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Number of Streetlights:11
Filling Stations:4
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by Military Highway Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 1 ½ East Road and 2 internal streets have been paved. .
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $76,500.00 for (51 OSSF’S)
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20.   Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
 
A. AI-92246   Update by RGVMPO Executive Director Andrew Canon on the 2024 Unified Transportation Program (UTP)  Click to View
 
21.   Precinct #3 - Comm. Villarreal:
 
A. AI-92293   TXDOT - Pct 3 Liberty Blvd (from Mile 3 to FM 2221)
Approval of Advance Funding Agreement (AFA)-Amendment #1 between Hidalgo County and the Texas Department of Transportation for the Liberty Blvd from Mile 3 to FM 2221 (CSJ:0921-02-322), with authority for the County Judge to docusign the required documentation. 
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B. AI-92268   Requesting approval to accept counteroffer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel 69 associated with the Precinct #3 Veterans Blvd. project (CSJ:0865-01-111) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Form.  Click to View
 
22.   Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres:
 
A. AI-92221   Requesting approval to name a 30' private road that runs along and between a portion of Tracts 117 and 119 of the partition of the San Salvador Del Tule Grant, as recorded in Volume 10 Page 58-60, Map Records, Hidalgo County, Texas as Rudy de la Vina Service Road. Click to View
 
B. AI-92215   Requesting approval to name a 40' dedicated county road commonly known as County Road 3089 to Green Pine Drive Click to View
 
23.   Budget & Management:
 
A. AI-92258   FY 2024 Texas VINE Grant Program (1283):
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to enter into the Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) contract for FY 2024 (September 1, 2023-August 31, 2024) between Hidalgo County and the Office of the Attorney General of Texas with authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to execute agreement electronically.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2024 Texas VINE Grant Program in the amount of $30,285.26 and appropriation of same.
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B. AI-92200   Discussion, consideration, and approval of MVEC Purchase of Power Agreement for the installation of 6 streetlights for Alberta Acres located in Precinct #1 Click to View
 
C. AI-92323   Discussion, consideration and approval of various orders authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Alberta Acres, Aurora Valley Ph 1, Aurora Valley Ph 2, Aurora Valley Ph 3, Aurora Valley Ph 4, Buena Vida Ph 3, Caledonia Estates Ph 2, Cardinal Reef, Mayan Ph 3, Mirage Ranches, Monte Bonito, Pueblo De Palmas Ph 19,Pueblo De Palmas Ph 20, Pueblo De Palmas Ph 21, Pueblo De Palmas Ph 22, Pueblo De Palmas Ph 23, Pueblo De Palmas Ph 24, Pueblo De Palmas Ph 25, Pueblo De Palmas Ph 26, Rincon De Encions, Salida Del Sol Ph 6, San Carlos Acres, & Southern Breeze Subdivision,  Click to View
 
D.   American Rescue Plan Act:
 
1. AI-92327   A. Requesting approval of the First Amended Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Mercedes, with the authority for the County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement subject to legal review.
B. Requesting approval to amend the budget for the City of Mercedes: Paramedic Initiative, ARPA-22-110-113.
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2. AI-92326   A. Requesting approval of the Second Amended Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Hidalgo and Community Hope Projects, with the authority for the County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Memorandum of Understanding subject to legal review.
B. Requesting approval to amend the budget for the Assistance to Hope Clinic, ARPA-21-110-032.
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3. AI-92295   Requesting approval to amend the budget for the Hidalgo County El Milagro Clinic, ARPA-22-110-322.
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E.   Budget Appropriations:
 
1. AI-92324   2022 General Fund & Special Revenue Fund-Capital Leases (Various Departments):
A. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, to fund capital lease expenses.
B. Ratification of 2022 appropriation of revenues and expenses to fund capital lease expenses.
C. Ratification of 2022 transfers to fund capital lease expenses.
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2. AI-92301   ELECTIONS CONTRACT §31.100 (1100)
Approval of 2023 appropriation of funds for the Elections Contract §31.100 in the amount of $285,000.00 to fund purchase of vehicles. 
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3. AI-92230   Pct.3 (1200):
Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $20,283.60 for funding received from ICA for La Joya 11 1/2 ST Overlay project and appropriation of the same.
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4. AI-92313   Pct. 4 Road & Bridge (1200):
Approval of appropriation of funds from the Road & Bridge unassigned fund balance into Pct. 4 Rd. Maint in the amount of $89,554.86 to fund operating expenses.
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5. AI-92231   Pct. 4 Road & Bridge (1200):
Approval of certification of revenues by County Auditor in the amount of $197,352.72 in relation to labor reimbursement received from Drainage District No. 1 for the Raymondville Drainage Project and appropriation of same.
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24.  
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-92247   Requesting approval of consulting and other related services agreement between Hidalgo County and TIPS awarded vendor, Absolute Business Consultant Group, LLC (C#230601). Click to View
 
B.   Pct. 1
 
1. AI-92309  
Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement by and between County of Hidalgo, by and through Precinct Number One and the following School Districts: Progreso, Weslaco, Mercedes, Donna, PSJA, Monte Alto, Edcouch Elsa, La Villa, and Edinburg; the County and the Districts desire to enter into this mutual agreement for the public purpose of providing up-to-date public education and awareness information of emergency events and of resources provided by the County; and to serve the parties objectives in improving the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of both County and the District.
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2. AI-92308   Requesting approval of a County Road Access Agreement between Hidalgo County and Monte Alto Windpower, LLC for the use of County roads identified in Exhibit A (“Designated Roads”) in order to transport heavy equipment and materials over designated haul routes located in the County.   Click to View
 
C.   Pct. 2
 
1. AI-92190   Requesting approval to purchase five (5) Turf Tiger II -Zero Turn Riding Mowers through the County's Membership with Sourcewell Cooperative (Scag Power Equipment Contract # 031121-SCG), awarded vendor Texas Outdoor Power Equipment in the total amount of $69,259.00. Click to View
 
D.   Pct. 4
 
1. AI-92305   Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to Work Authorization No. 1 between Hidalgo County and RO Engineering, PLLC, to amend the "Exhibit D - Fee Proposal" to reflect an increase of $26,100.00, for Construction Management for Pct. 4 Head Start parking lot improvements Project (C-21-0601-09-21).  Click to View
 
2. AI-92248   A. Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated Professional Engineering Services Agreement for Construction Material Testing with Raba Kistner, Inc., for the HC Precinct 4 North Main Drain III Phase II Stormwater Project (C-23-0288-09-05).
B. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No.1 in the amount of $43,241.00, for Construction Material Testing Services for HC Precinct 4 North Main Drain III Phase II Stormwater Project with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed.
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3. AI-92257   Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 between Hidalgo County and RO Engineering, PLLC, for the “Design and Construction of a Parking Lot and Safety Improvements at the San Carlos CRC”(C-21-0601-09-21), to extend the termination date of the agreement. Click to View
 
4. AI-92245   Requesting approval of the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Davis Road Citizen Collection Site project (C-22-0026-11-29), as recommended by the Project Engineer, RO Engineering, PLLC; with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation. Click to View
 
5. AI-92091   Requesting authority to accept and award construction contract for the Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Bentsen Road Stormwater Project (C-23-0193-09-05-10 /ARPA-22-124-094) to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, RDH Site and Concrete, LLC, for the total amount of $453,571.00 (Bid & Base and Alternate 1); with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment & performance bonds. Click to View
 
E.   Health & Human Services Dept.
 
1. AI-92192   Requesting authority to purchase Influenza Vaccines and prefilled syringes through County's membership/participation with Minnesota Multistate Contracting Alliance Pharmacy (MMCAP) Cooperative Purchasing Program under Sanofi Pasteur Inc. Contract No. MMS2200727 in the amount not to exceed $95,753.80 Click to View
 
F.   WIC
 
1. AI-92241   Requesting approval to award contract to GBB Rentals, Ltd., the sole bidder for Hidalgo County WIC Program meeting all requirements and specifications for the "Lease of Office Space-Donna" (C-23-0279-09-05), with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation. Click to View
 
G.   Facilities Management
 
1. AI-92285   Requesting approval to award job order contractor, Rio United Builders, LLC through HC membership with TIPS(JOC Contract 211001), for the "Tax Office Parking Lot Improvements" project, in the amount of $212,640.00, with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds. Click to View
 
H.   Sheriff's Office
 
1. AI-92027   Requesting approval of Amendment No.1 to Work Authorization No. 2 of on-call professional engineering services between Hidalgo County and B2Z Engineering, LLC, to include Construction Material Testing Services for the Construction and Re-pavement of Sheriff's Office Parking Lots (C-22-0728-01-01), in the amount of $10,197.23. Click to View
 
2. AI-92259   Requesting approval of Amendment No.1 to Work Authorization No.1 of on-call professional engineering services agreement between Hidalgo County and GDJ Engineering, LLC, to include Project Management and Construction Phase Services, for the construction and re-pavement of Sheriff’s Office Parking Lot (C-22-0698-01-01),in the amount of $6,675.00. Click to View
 
3. AI-92244   Requesting approval to award job order contractor, Herrcon, LLC through HC membership with BuyBoard (JOC Contract 581-19), for the Sheriff's Office re-pavement of CID Parking Lot., in the amount of $264,517.60, with the authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds.  Click to View
 
4. AI-92252   Requesting approval of First Amendment to the contract with Xerox Business Solutions Southwest (C-22-0469-08-18) for the removal of (1) copier labeled Xerox AltaLink B8155, with authority for County Judge to sign any required documents. Click to View
 
5. AI-92233   Discussion consideration of a Single Patient Agreement for a Corneal Transplant Surgery for incarcerated patient as Sheriffs' Office wishes to proceed with assisting patient care for said service under the following agreements with authority for County Judge to sign all required documents:
  • McAllen Surgical Specialty Center - C-23-0253-09-05 - Facility
  • Ophthalmic Consultants - C-23-0345-09-05 - Doctor
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I.   District Attorney
 
1. AI-92161   Approval to accept the formal written (90) day "Termination Notice" from Nueces County Medical Examiner as stated on Section V (B) Written Notice of the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for Performance of Postmortem Examination, effective November 14, 2023 (C-20-598-10-27). Click to View
 
J.   County Clerk
 
1. AI-92186   A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(7(A) for an item that can only be obtained from one source, including (A) items for which competition is precluded because of the existence of patents, copyrights and secret processes or monopolies.
B. Acceptance and approval of the Sole Source Declaration for GovOS, Inc. for the purchase of a Minutes Application-Add-on to Cloud Serarch from GovOs, Inc., with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.
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K.   Co. Wide
 
1. AI-92270   Requesting approval to award the contract to Frontera Materials Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications and requirements for Type D Hot Mix Asphalt (Limestone Only), with authority for County Judge to sign all the required documents (C-23-0218-08-02). Click to View
 
2. AI-92112   A. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by HCCC of graded vendors submissions with the recommendation by the Evaluation Committee Members for "Disaster Recovery Services" (RFP 23-0161-06-02-BCJ):
  Ashbritt Ceres Environmental
Services, Inc.
CrowderGulf, LLC CTC Disaster Response, Inc. DSLSS Earthworks &
Construction
KDF Enterprises, LLC TFR Enterprises, Inc. DRC Emergency
Services, LLC
Evaluator 1   77 80 98 94 15 75 92 100
Evaluator 2 77 75 75 85 38 86 89 83
Evaluator 3 97 89 95 88 20 81 86 89
Evaluator 4 98 93 89 95 92 88 87 90
Total Score 349 337 357 362 165 330 354 362

B. Requesting approval by Commissioner's Court in order to proceed with negotiating with the number one (1), two (2), three (3), four (4), five (5) and six (6) ranked vendors to finalize agreements for multiple (if applicable) awarded pre-positioned contracts for Disaster Recovery Services; Debris Clearance, Removal, and Other Miscellaneous Related Services.
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L.   IT Department:
 
1. AI-92139   Requesting approval to purchase Microsoft Windows Software Assurance through the County’s membership/participation with SHI Government Solutions, Inc. under Texas Department of Information Resources and Coop contract Number DIR-TSO-4092 in the amount of $107,390.58; with the authority for the County Judge to sign any required documentation. Click to View
 
25.   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-92239   Presentation and acceptance of 2022 Audited Financial Report for Hidalgo County Emergency Services District No.3 Click to View
 
C. AI-92329   Discussion and action on request by the Linn-San Manuel Community Improvement Corporation to use Linn-San Manuel Veterans Park for 10th Annual LSMCIC Round-Up to be held on October 21, 2023  Click to View
 
D. AI-92289   Approval to accept settlement check from Acacia Insurance Managers in the amount of $1,201.70 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Sheriff Office) Click to View
 
26.   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
 
27.   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.
1. Ongoing New Courthouse Construction Project
 
C.   Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding Legal Action due to emergency situation
 
D. AI-92208   CL-19-5922-I; Rosario E. Orozco, et al.vs. County of Hidalgo and Roman Rodriguez Click to View
 
E. AI-92209   C-0699-20-E; Jose Felipe Nunez, et al. vs. Hidalgo County Click to View
 
F. AI-92276   CL-19-4091-H; Alma Mendoza Perez, et al. vs. County of Hidalgo Click to View
 
G. AI-92296   CL-23-2668-I; Alfonso Reyna, Jr. v. County of Hidalgo, Texas Click to View
 
H. AI-92278   CL-23-3197-I; Nadia Marilu Ramirez v County Click to View
 
I. AI-92206   Claim of Maurice C. Superville, Jr. Click to View
 
28.  
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)
 
29.   Open Session:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.   Pending and/or potential litigation
1. Ongoing New Courthouse Construction Project
 
C.   Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding response to public health emergency
 
D. AI-92210   CL-19-5922-I; Rosario E. Orozco, et al. vs. County of Hidalgo and Roman Rodriguez Click to View
 
E. AI-92211   C-0699-20-E; Jose Felipe Nunez, et al. vs. Hidalgo County Click to View
 
F. AI-92277   CL-19-4091-H; Alma Mendoza Perez, et al. vs. County of Hidalgo Click to View
 
G. AI-92297   CL-23-2668-I; Alfonso Reyna, Jr. v. County of Hidalgo, Texas Click to View
 
H. AI-92279   CL-23-3197-I; Nadia Marilu Ramirez v County Click to View
 
I. AI-92207   Claim of Maurice C. Superville, Jr. Click to View
 
30.   Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
31.   Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
32.   Adjourn
 

    

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