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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
OCTOBER 31, 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

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance

Prayer

Approval of Consent Agenda

Approval of Awards/Recognitions:

AI-93085

Proclamation Recognizing the Outstanding Student Leaders from the Rio Grande Valley at the Prestigious Texas Boys and Girls State Leadership Conference. Click to View

Open Forum

District Courts:

AI-93042

449th District Court - FY 2024 Juvenile Drug Court Program (1286):
Approval to submit a budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division (OOG-CJD) for the FY 2024 Hidalgo County Juvenile Drug Court Program Grant #4426002. Click to View

AI-93024

449th District Court - FY 2024 LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Program (1286):
1. Authorization and approval to accept grant award in relation to the FY 2024 Hidalgo County LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Program in the amount of $114,170.52 from the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division (OOG-CJD) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024, with authority for County Judge as authorized official, to accept award electronically.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2024 Hidalgo County LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Grant Program in the amount of $114,170.52 and appropriation of same. Click to View

AI-93048

449th District Court - FY2024 LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Program (1286):
Approval to submit a budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division (OOG-CJD) for the FY2024 Hidalgo County LIFELINES Girls Juvenile Mental Health Court Program Grant #4426102. Click to View

District Attorney's Office:

AI-92879

District Attorney - Region 3 - Border Prosecution Unit (BPU) Grant (1281):
Approval to submit a BPU Grant #253811 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor.
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AI-92953

DA-Forensic Evidence Testing Grant (FET) (1281):
Approval to ratify budget adjustment submitted on October 18, 2023, to the Office of the Governor for the Forensic Evidence Testing Grant #4430801. Click to View

AI-93034

DA - Domestic Violence Unit Grant (1281):
1. Approval to accept the FY 2022 Domestic Violence Unit grant award in the amount of $86,755.68 from the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division (OOG-CJD) for the period of 10-1-2023 to 9-30-2024 with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to accept award electronically.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by Co. Auditor, for the FY 2022 Domestic Violence Unit grant in the amount of $86,755.68 and appropriation of same.
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AI-93055

DA-Domestic Violence Unit Grant (1281):
Approval to submit a budget adjustment for the Domestic Violence Unit Grant (DVU) #3596506 to the Office of the Governor (OOG). Click to View

Sheriff's Office:

AI-93037

Sheriff's Office - Federal Sharing DOJ (1229):
Requesting approval of appropriation of funds D.O.J. in the amount of $187,552.00 Click to View

AI-90948

Sheriff's Office - Body-Worn Camera Grant (1284):
1. Approval to accept grant award for Body-Worn Cameras for HCSO in the amount of $88,200.00 with a 25% cash match.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to electronically sign grant award form and related documents.
Click to View

AI-93028

Sheriff's Office - FY 2024 FBI (1284):
1. Approval to accept overtime funding agreement from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for FY 2024 (10-01-2023 to 9-30-2024) in the amount of $20,707.50.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the agreement terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2024 FBI overtime agreement in the amount of $20,707.50 and appropriation of the same. Click to View

AI-93045

1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor's Office.
2. Approval of budget appropriation for $49,611.12 Click to View

10.

Constable Pct. #2:

AI-92936

Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Roberto Ruiz as Deputy Constable by Constable Martin N. Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011. Click to View

11.

Constable Pct. #3:

AI-92954

Constable Pct. 3 - FY 2024 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to accept grant award in relation to the FY 2024 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) in the amount of $110,000.00 from the Office of the Governor - Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD) for the period of Septemer 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024 with the authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to accept the award electronically.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2024 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) Grant in the amount of $110,000.00 and appropriation of the same. Click to View

AI-93036

Constable Precinct 3 - FY 2023 Operation Slowdown Grant (1284):
1. Requesting approval to ratify acceptance of grant award (AI-90870 CC 5/30/2023) due to the In-Kind match needs to be covered by Cash-Match which will be funded by General Fund.
2. Approval of interfund transfer to fund cash match required for the grant. Click to View

12.

Constable Pct. #4:

AI-93078

Constable Pct. 4 - Spirit of Blue Foundation Grant (1284):
Requesting ratification of grant award (AI-92784, CC 10-17-2023) and approval of certification of revenues by County Auditor in relation to the Spirit of Blue Foundation grant. Click to View

AI-92976

Requesting authorization and approval for County Treasure to process payment for medical reimbursement in the amount of
$100.00 for Deputy Sergeant Romeo Pena, Jr. after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Sergeant Pena paid for
medical expense out-of-pocket as required by the Texas Department of Public Safety for his current assignments. Click to View

13.

Human Resources:

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

AI-92746

Approval to waive the 2024 contribution/donation of sick leave hours to the Sick Leave Pool for currently enrolled participants due to current level of Sick Leave Pool hours. Employees not currently enrolled and who wish to enroll must contribute sick leave hours as per the Sick Leave Policy. Click to View

AI-92945

Co. Clerk (1100):
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2024:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Delete	180-001	0063 - 0064	Clerk I	01
Create	180-001	0088 - 0097	Deputy County Clerk II	07

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AI-93039

Crim DA (1100) / DA CCP59 (1223) / DA Check Fraud (1222):
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 and for calendar year 2024:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Discretionary Step 5	080-002	0193	Assistant District Attorney II	15
Discretionary Step 4	080-002	0209	Assistant District Attorney II	15

2. Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2024:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Current Allowance	Proposed Allowance
Decrease Supplemental Allowance	080-007	A197	Assistant District Attorney V	$7,883.00	$2,568.00
Increase Supplemental Allowance	080-007	0167	Assistant District Attorney III	$5,124.00	$10,439.00

3. Approval to extend the following temporary position, effective 11/11/2023 through 12/31/2023:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade
Extend	080-006	T001	Clerk I	01

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14.

Urban County:

AI-93054

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 CC of at least three (3) Professional Engineering firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of La Villa, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Years 34, 35 & 36 (2021, 2022 & 2023) La Villa Flood Drainage Improvement funds.

Professional Service Firm	Grade	Ranked
SAMES, INC.	90.6%
Izaguirre Engineering	80.0%
International Consulting	74.0%

3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of for the provision of Engineering Service for an Urban County Program Years 34, 35 & 36 (2021, 2022 & 2023) La Villa Flood Drainage Improvements Project. Click to View

AI-93056

The Urban County Program requests approval of Sub-Recipient Agreements with two non-profit agency allocations. UCP CDBG Program Year 36 (2023) funds will be used, retroactively effective July 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024.
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AI-93057

Discussion, Consideration and action for approval of a best and final negotiated contract for Professional Engineering Services with B2Z Engineering, LLC. in the amount of $52,269.00 utilizing CDBG FY 31,32,33,35 (2018,2019,2020,2022) La Joya Water/Sewer Improvements (Lift Station) Funding and approval of Work Authorization No. 1, subject to HB 1295. Click to View

15.

Health & Human Services Department:

Health Care Funding District:

AI-93031

A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for FFY22 GME IGT in the amount to be determined by Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a transfer date of 11/06/2023 and a settlement date of 11/07/2023.
B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions.
C. Approval of Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions. Click to View

AI-92825

Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between The City of McAllen and County of Hidalgo, Texas. Click to View

AI-92983

Requesting approval to accept and for County Judge to e-sign the Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant contract HHS001311200038, Amendment No. 1. The purpose of the amendment is to replace Section X (Federal Award Information) Click to View

16.

Head Start Program:

AI-93070

Discussion/Approval of the Organizational Chart Click to View

AI-93071

Discussion/Approval of the Absence Control Policy - Define Catastrophic Illness Click to View

AI-92997

Bid Award and Contract of the Best and Lowest Bidder Meeting all Specification for Bid #1822101: Hidalgo County Head Start Program Outdoor Learning Environment and Discovery Classrooms to NM Contracting, LLC Click to View

AI-92998

Request to Purchase Building Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Supplies and Equipment (Contract #657-21) through the Hidalgo County's Membership/Participation with the Texas Association School Board (TASB) Buyboard's Multiple Awarded Vendors for the Term of the TASB Contract Expiring on November 30, 2024
1. McCoy's Building Supply
2. The Home Depot Pro
3. Grainger Click to View

AI-93000

Discussion/Approval of Request to Enter into a Two (2) Year Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Donna Independent School District Click to View

17.

Community Service Agency:

AI-92891

Discussion, consideration, and possible action to accept the Amendment for AmeriCorps Senior Companion Program Application ID 23SC258539 for the FY 2023 Federal Award: $788,956, State Award: $6,791, and County Match: $61,000. Click to View

AI-92892

Discussion, consideration, and possible action to accept the Amendment for AmeriCorps Senior Foster Grandparents Program Application ID 23F258537 for the FY 2023 Federal Award: $448,128, State Award: $5,476, and County Match: $38,000.
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18.

Elections Department:

AI-92959

Discussion on Election Updates.
Approval of the November 7, 2023 Special Constitutional Amendment Election and Local Entities Election Services Contract between Hidalgo County and the following entities:

Mission Consolidated Independent School District
Progreso Independent School District

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AI-93015

Pursuant to Texas Constitution Article 3 Sec. 52, requesting approval to purchase promotional items under "Public Purpose" to include the following item:

Closed-Back Table Throw-8'

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19.

Planning Department:

AI-93044

20.

Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:

AI-93091

1. Discussion, consideration and action on approval of Resolution authorizing Hidalgo County to apply and execute documents necessary for EDA Disaster Supplemental Funding 2023 federal assistance application needed for the planning, acquisition and design of the "2023 EDA Project Industrial Roadway Corridor Improvement Project".
2. Discussion, consideration and action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise an RFP, for administration services, and RFQ, for Engineering Services, needed for planning, acquisition and design for the Hidalgo County "2023 EDA Project Industrial Roadway Corridor Improvement Project". Click to View

AI-93040

Requesting approval to accept the counteroffers to purchase a tract of land known as Parcels No. 22, 25, 49, & 59 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

21.

Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres:

AI-92950

Requesting approval of a Service Agreement with Driscoll Health Plan (DHP) for the purpose of assisting the residents of Hidalgo County with education and training to increase families awareness of health topics to promote a long-term development of healthier habits through the "Health Education and Literacy" Initiative ("HEAL"), through Hidalgo County Precinct 4 as the primary contact, for the term of twelve (12) months with authority for the County Judge to sign the required documents.

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AI-93013

Requesting approval to name a 40' unopened county road along and between lots 16, 15, 14 and 13 Block 1, lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, Block 4, as well as Lots 1 and 4, Block 3, out of the Hardin Gil Tract, which is a subdivision of lands out of Las Mestenas Petitas Y La Abra Grant, Hidalgo County, Texas, according to the plat or map thereof recorded in Volume 4, Page 14, map records, Hidalgo County Texas, as D Rancho Road. Click to View

22.

Budget & Management:

AI-93052

Discussion, consideration, and approval for the use of ARPA funds on the Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Administrative Offices Indoor Air Quality Equipment Project (ARPA-23-121-348). Click to View

Budget Appropriations:

AI-92949

Pct. 4 Road & Bridge (1200):
Approval of certification of revenues by County Auditor in the amount of $46,180.47 in relation to labor reimbursement received from Drainage District No. 1 for the Raymondville Drainage Project and appropriation of same. Click to View

AI-92938

Supplemental Court Guardianship (1250):
Approval of 2023 appropriation of funds from the unassigned fund balance for the Supplemental Court Guardianship fund in the amount of $50,000.00 to fund legal services expenses. 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).

Hidalgo County

AI-93065

A. Discussion, consideration, and action of the Morganti Texas, Inc. renewal for the Builders Risk Insurance policy in connection with the construction of the Hidalgo County Courthouse.
B. Requesting acceptance and approval of the Builders Risk Insurance policy renewal total corresponding estimated cost of $226,309.00, with authority for County Judge and/or County Executive Officer to sign all required documentation. Click to View

AI-93084

Requesting approval of PCO No. 276 in connection with the construction of the Hidalgo County New Courthouse from contracted vendor, Morganti Texas, Inc., subject to final legal review and approval; with authority for County Judge and/or County Executive Officer to sign all required documentation.

Description	Total Amount (Not to Exceed)
PCO 276 * GL & CCIP Insurance Extension (10/31/23)	$88,829.00

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AI-93062

Requesting approval of Construction Change Directive No.12 in connection with the construction of the Hidalgo County New Courthouse from contracted vendor, Morganti Texas, Inc.; with authority for County Judge and/or County Executive Officer to sign all required documentation.

Description	Total Amount (Not to Exceed)
CCD No. 012 * Various PCO's 272,250,244,245,219,258,269,270,236,237,209, 224,266R1,267,273,274,275	$947,881.00

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AI-93090

A. Discussion, consideration and action to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer to approve the following change orders for Morganti Texas, Inc.:
Change Order #83, #84, #85, #88 & #90
B. Discussion, consideration and action to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer to approve Morganti Texas, Inc. Payment Application No. 62, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor and to issue a manual check if applicable. Click to View

AI-92977

Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 from B2Z Engineering, LLC, for the "Construction Management Services for Phase II Project - Courthouse Demolition and Other Services" (C-21-0819-11-16), to extend the termination date of the agreement. Click to View

Pct. 1

AI-92978

Requesting approval of amendment 1 to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between County of Hidalgo and Hidalgo County Emergency Services District No. 2 for temporary Emergency Medical Services to provide access to emergency ambulance health care and other emergency services for citizens in rural areas within Precinct 1 not served, with authority for County Judge to sign all required documents. Click to View

Pct. 2

AI-93074

A. Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated On-Call Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-23-0292-10-31) with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc., for projects located within Precinct 2, on an as-needed basis, as ranked and approved by CC (7/11/23, AI-91566); with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation.
B. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1, with an estimated cost of $20,450.00, as submitted by Quintanilla, Headley & Associates Inc., through Hidalgo County's Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-23-0292-10-31) to provide preliminary design values and data collection, design controls and construction phase services for the Regional Linear Park Improvement Project-Phase II, with authority for County Judge and Commissioner Precinct No. 2 to sign all required documentation.
C. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2, with an estimated cost of $37,100.00, as submitted by Quintanilla, Headley & Associates Inc., through Hidalgo County's Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-23-0292-10-31) to provide preliminary design values and data collection, design controls and construction phase services for the All Inclusive Park-Parking Lot Project, with authority for County Judge and Commissioner Precinct No. 2 to sign all required documentation. Click to View

AI-93092

A. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1, with an estimated cost of $10,685.00, as submitted by Terracon Consultants, Inc., through Hidalgo County's Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-23-0420-10-31) to provide construction material testing services for the Regional Linear Park Improvement Project-Phase II, with authority for County Judge and Commissioner Precinct No. 2 to sign all required documentation.
B. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2, with an estimated cost of $21,962.50, as submitted by Terracon Consultants, Inc., through Hidalgo County's Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-23-0420-10-31) to provide construction material testing services for the Precinct 2 Administration Complex Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project, with authority for County Judge and Commissioner Precinct No. 2 to sign all required documentation. Click to View

AI-93067

Requesting acceptance and approval of Professional Engineering Services' final negotiated agreement (C-23-0417-10-31) with B2Z Engineering, LLC, for the Hidalgo County Precinct No.2 "Hidalgo Health Clinic Improvement Project", as ranked & approved by CC (10/17/23, AI-92921); with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation. Click to View

AI-92957

Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated On-Call Professional Surveying Service Agreement (C-23-0418-10-31) with Kane Lindsey, LLC, for projects located within Precinct 2, on an as-needed basis, as ranked and approved by CC (10/17/23, AI-92926); with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation. Click to View

AI-92980

Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated On-Call Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-23-0416-10-31) with B2Z Engineering, LLC, for projects located within Precinct 2, on an as-needed basis, as ranked and approved by CC (10/17/23, AI-92920); with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation. Click to View

AI-93012

Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated On-Call Professional Engineering Services Agreement for Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing (C-23-0420-10-31) with Terracon Consultants, Inc., for projects located within Precinct 2, on an as-needed basis, as ranked and approved by CC (10/17/2023, AI-92929); with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation. Click to View

AI-93025

Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated On-Call Professional Surveying Service Agreement (C-23-0419-10-31) with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc., for projects located within Precinct 2, on an as-needed basis, as ranked and approved by CC (10/17/23, AI-92927). Click to View

Pct. 3

AI-92986

Requesting approval of Change Order No. 7 (C-20-294-02-23) with REIM Construction Inc., for Mile 3 N. Road from Tom Gill Road to FM 492 (Goodwin Rd.) Project in the amount of $23,000.00 as recommended by contracted project manager B2Z Engineering, LLC. Click to View

AI-93058

Approval of Supplemental No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 5 (C #12-246-10-16) from L&G Engineering in the amount of $255,000.00 to amend "Exhibit B and Exhibit D-1" for the Liberty Road Project (from US 83 to Mile 3) with authority for the County Judge to sign the required documents. Click to View

AI-92992

Acceptance and approval of Supplemental No. 4 to Work Authorization No. 3 (C-15-161-11-17) between Hidalgo County and L&G Engineering in the amount of $40,045.00 to provide professional engineering services for the Pct. 3 Veterans Blvd. Project with authority for the County Judge to sign the required documents. Click to View

Pct. 4

AI-93047

Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No.3 to Work Authorization No. 2 between Hidalgo County and L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for the "Mile 5 project from Taylor Road to FM 2220 (Ware Road)" (C-16-049-02-16), to reallocate funds from Construction Management to Project Management services; with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation. Click to View

Co. Wide

AI-93009

Action to establish and impose the following deadlines for the submission of requisitions for goods and/or services requested, ordered and rendered before December 31, 2023 for the General Fund and all other applicable funding sources with limited exceptions:

Friday, November 17, 2023 for all major purchases (vehicles, furniture, equipment, etc.); and
Friday, November 24, 2023 for all minor (day-to-day) purchases (i.e. supplies)

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AI-93002

Requesting approval to award the sole responsive bidder meeting all specifications and requirements, for Laboratory Services with the Center for Disease Detection, LLC. (C-23-0352-10-31), with authority for County Judge to sign all the required documents. Click to View

24.

Executive Office:

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

AI-92512

1. Approval to purchase real property - Four (4) acres, Harwell Property from ECISD, located in Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas, in accordance with the terms of the real estate Sales Contract with authority for the County Judge and/or Executive Officer to execute the closing documents of such real property acquisition.
2. Authority for County Treasurer to issue payment via wire transfer to Sierra Title McAllen, after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Click to View

AI-92919

Discussion, consideration and action on Third Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Hidalgo and Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC) by and through Valley Metro for bus shuttle services Click to View

AI-93035

Approval to accept settlement check from Progressive Insurance Company in the amount of $5,674.69 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Sheriff's Office) 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:

Real Estate Acquisition

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.

Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding Legal Action due to emergency situation

AI-92951

C-4094-21-I; Fidela Valladares vs. County of Hidalgo, Texas Click to View

AI-92981

CL-23-4160-F; Gloria Tagle and Jesus Tagle v. Hidalgo County Click to View

AI-93079

C-1863-20-E; Nina Trillayes and Jorge Lopez vs. County of Hidalgo, et al. Click to View

AI-93094

C-4337-23-G; Texas Cordia Construction v. Hidalgo County Click to View

AI-93049

C-0830-16-G; R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation v. Hidalgo County Click to View

AI-93059

EEOC Charge No. 451-2023-03081; K Pineda v County Click to View

AI-92988

Claim of Antonio Sanchez Click to View

AI-92990

Claim of Mary Louise Mares Click to View

AI-93019

Claim of Yessica Castillo 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:

Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same

Pending and/or potential litigation

Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding response to public health emergency

AI-92952

C-4094-21-I; Fidela Valladares vs. County of Hidalgo, Texas Click to View

AI-92982

CL-23-4160-F; Gloria Tagle and Jesus Tagle v. Hidalgo County Click to View

AI-93080

C-1863-20-E; Nina Trillayes and Jorge Lopez vs. County of Hidalgo, et al. Click to View

AI-93095