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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
DECEMBER 12, 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.   Open Forum
 
6.   County Judge's Office:
 
A. AI-93526   Discussion, consideration, and ratification of the submission of a continuation application for VISTA award 21VSGTX008 from AmeriCorps for Fiscal Year 2024.
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7.   District Attorney's Office:
 
A. AI-93532   DA -Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP) (1281):
1. Approval to accept the award for the FY 2022 Hidalgo County DA's Office-Victim Assistance Program (VAP) grant #2924306 in the amount of $1,314,333.03 from the Office of the Governor-Criminal Justice Division (OOG-CJD) for the period of 10-1-2023 through 9-30-2024 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 2022 VAP grant in the amount of $1,314,333.03 and appropriation of same. Click to View
 
B. AI-93440   Hidalgo County DA's Office - Region 3 Border Prosecution Unit (BPU) Grant (1281):
Approval to submit a BPU Grant #2537811 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). Click to View
 
8.   Sheriff's Office:
 
A. AI-93445   1. Pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code, Subchapter D-263.151(2)(A) &/or (B), declaration of Asset No: 76552 issued firearm [as further detailed in supporting documentation contained herein] as "Surplus" for the purpose of disposition [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 John Vasquez's issued firearm at the Fixed Asset Value [supporting documentation attached] at $107.25. Click to View
 
B. AI-93447   Sheriff's Office - FY 2022 SCAAP Grant (1284):
Approval of partial appropriation and certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2022 SCAAP grant in the amount of $250,000.00 from total award in the amount of $911,208.00 for the purchase of 3 Fully Equipped Transport Vans for the Hidalgo County Jail.  Click to View
 
C. AI-93470   Sheriff's Office - FY 2023 SCAAP Grant (1284): 
Authorization and approval to accept the FY 2023 (07-01-2021 to 12-31-2024) State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) grant award in the amount of $1,011,901.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice - Office of Justice Programs (DOJ-OJP) with authority for Co. Judge as authorized official to sign required documents. Click to View
 
D. AI-93538   Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Ashley Joanne Ocanas, Derrick Morin, Cassandra Sierra & Valery Flores Rivera students at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, as an Intern under the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Internship Program for the period of January 2024 to May 2024. Click to View
 
9.   Constable Pct. #1:
 
A. AI-93506   Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Richard Ozuna and Joshua R. Garcia as Reserve Deputy Constables by Constable Celestino Avila Jr., Constable Precinct 1 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012. Click to View
 
10.   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-93458   Health - CSLFRF/ARPA NEI Public Workforce (1290):
Approval to extend the following time-limited positions, effective 01/01/2024 through 12/31/2024:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Extend 115-249 0016 Supervisor I 09
Extend 115-249 0002, 0003, 0006, 0007,
0012, 0014, 0015		 Clerk I 01
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C. AI-93463   DA CCP59 (1223):
1. 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
Increase Supplemental Allowance 080-002 0003 Assistant District Attorney V - -
080-007 0140 $6,970.00 $10,464.00
080-015 0002 - -
Add Supplemental Allowance 080-002 0029 Assistant District Attorney V $10,501.00 $10,501.00
080-015 0023 - -
080-007 0200 $0.00 $3,616.00

2. Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval through 12/31/2024:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Proposed Allowance
Add Supplemental Allowance 080-002 0055 Executive Assistant II -
080-007 0201 $2,000.00
Add Supplemental Allowance 080-002 0226 Executive Assistant II -
080-007 0202 $2,000.00
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D. AI-93477   CCL#9 (1100):
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2024:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Current Allowance Proposed Allowance
Remove Interpreter Allowance 029-001 0004 Assistant Court Coordinator (CC) 12 $6,000.00 $0.00
Add Interpreter Allowance 029-001 0003 Court Coordinator (CC) 15 $0.00 $6,000.00
 
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E. AI-93535   Pct 2 Road Maintenance (1200):
Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval and for calendar year 2024:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Create 122-006 0125 Field Operations Inspector 09
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F. AI-93499   Pct. 3 Road Maintenance (1200) / Parks Pct. 3 (1100):
1. Approval of the following action, effective 12/15/2023 through 12/31/2024:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Allowance Amount
Extend Supplemental Allowance 123-005 0125 Assistant Chief Administrator 18 $10,000.00

2. Approval of the following action, effective 01/01/2024 through 12/31/2024:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade Allowance Amount
Extend Supplemental Allowance 123-008 0025 Maintenance IV 09 $3,600.00
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G. AI-93451   Pct 4 Road Maintenance /Pct 4 Adm. (1200)/ Pct 4 CRC-Endowment (1100)/Pct 4 Drain Imprv (1200) :
1. Approval of the following actions, effective 01/01/2024:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 124-007 0007 Equipment Operator III 10
Create 124-007 0123 Administrative Assistant I 04

2. Approval of the following actions, effective 01/01/2024 through 12/31/2024:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Allowance Amount
Extend Supplemental Allowance 124-005 0004 Budget Manager I $5,000.00
Extend Supplemental Allowance 124-186 0005 Coordinator II, Special Projects $8,000.00
Extend Supplemental Allowance 124-186 0004 Administrative Assistant II $1,500.00
Extend Supplemental Allowance 124-036 0016 Equipment Operator IV $5,000.00
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H. AI-93511   County Judge - CSLFRF-PH-NEI-Economic Development (1290) / ARPA EM. (1290) / Economic Development (1100):
1. Approval of the following actions, effective 01/01/2024 through 12/31/2024:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Extend 115-345 0001 Administrative Assistant IV 10
Extend 115-286 0001 Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator II 13
Create 110-081 T008 Program Manager III 17

2. Approval for the employees listed on Exhibit A to continue employment in their respective positions. Click to View
 
I. AI-93561   Planning Department:
1. Discussion and action to appoint and/or employ the Hidalgo County Planning Department Director effective upon Commissioners Court approval.
2. Approval and all appropriate actions to set the compensation for the Hidalgo County Planning Department Director. Click to View
 
11.   Urban County:
 
A. AI-93467   “Subject to Compliance with HB 1295”, the Urban County Program is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with 2GS LLC dba Earthworks Enterprise the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $185,800.00 utilizing UCP funds from Fiscal Years 36 (2023) Alton Street Improvement Funds. Click to View
 
B. AI-93465   “Subject to Compliance with HB 1295”, the Urban County Program is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with 2GS LLC dba Earthworks Enterprise the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $108,498.00 utilizing UCP funds from Fiscal Years 35 (2022) Sullivan City Street Improvement Funds. Click to View
 
C. AI-93578   1. Requesting approval of Memorandum of Understanding by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, Hidalgo County Urban County and the City of Mercedes as it relates to the South Mercedes Lateral Improvements Project - Phase 3 - 2018 CDBG -DR Infrastructure Competition. (Pending final legal review)

2. Requesting approval of Memorandum of Understanding by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, Hidalgo County Urban County and the City of La Villa as it relates to the East Lateral Northern Weir Project - 2018 - CDBG -DR Infrastructure Competition. (Pending final legal review)

3. Requesting approval of Memorandum of Understanding by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, Hidalgo County Urban County and the City of Progreso as it relates to the City of Progreso Drainage Outfall Project - 2018 - CDBG -DR Infrastructure Competition. (Pending final legal review) Click to View
 
12.   Health & Human Services Department:
 
A. AI-93505   Pursuant to Chapter 121 Local Public Health Reorganization Act; Sec.121.006, requesting approval of the Schedule of Fees for the Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department, Immunization Division services to be effective January 2, 2024. Click to View
 
B. AI-93494   1.  Requesting approval to submit a budget revision to reallocate available funds and to request an extension of the program period for the following grant programs: 
  • Vaccination Capacity No. HHS001019500022
  • Health Disparities No. HHS001057600025
2.  Requesting approval to submit a budget revision to reallocate available funds, to request an extension of the program period and to accept the additional funds in the amount of $336,363.00 for the ELC Covid program No. HHS000812700025
3.  Requesting approval to submit the grant renewal application for the Immunization FY 25 grant program in the amount of $649,320.00. Click to View
 
C.   Health Care Funding District:
 
1. AI-93468   A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Hospital Augmented Reimbursement Program (HARP) 2022 Private Retroactive Payment 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 12/18/2023 and a settlement date of 12/19/2023.
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
 
13.   Community Service Agency:
 
A. AI-93427   1. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to recommend approval to reject the 1 bid proposal submitted on November 14, 2023, for the 2024 Community Needs Assessment (CNA).
2. Requesting approval to re-advertise for bids for the 2024 Community Needs Assessment. Click to View
 
14.   WIC:
 
A. AI-93504   WIC Program (1292):
1. Requesting approval to submit the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 WIC Local Agency Contractor Information Form Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children(WIC).
2. Requesting approval to submit FY24 Form A: Face page for Lactation Support Center Services. Click to View
 
15.   Planning Department:
 
A. AI-93534   1. Preliminary Approval with Variance request 
a. Davis Groves at Villanueva Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Villanueva Property & Inv.) (Davis Road & Doolittle Road)
No. of Lots: 93 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:11
Filling Stations:6
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, provided by City of Edinburg.
Paved: Yes, Davis Road is paved and 3 internal streets to be paved.

b. Alberta Crossing Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Enrique J. Maldonado) (Alberta Road & Alamo Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single-Family, 1 Commercial
Flood Zone: B
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Alberta Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Alberta Road and Alamo Road are paved.

2. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. S.A. Dominguez Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Saul Dominguez) (Gwin Road & Ramseyer Drive)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Gwin Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF has been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Gwin Road paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)

b. Cantera Hermosa Phase 4 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Tres Canteras, L.P.) (Eldora Road & Tower Road)
No. of Lots: 123 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Number of Streetlights:15
Filling Stations:8
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a new drain ditch constructed in Cantera Hermosa Phase 3 Subdivision.
ETJ: Yes, City of Alamo.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Paved: Yes, Eldora Road and 6 internal streets are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $313,120.00 for (Drainage Improvements)

3. Final Approval
a. Las Comadres No. 11 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Five L. Development, LTD.) (Doffing Road & Mile 3 Road)
No. of Lots: 68 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:17
Filling Stations:7
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system discharging into a HCDD#1 Regional Detention Facility.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Doffing Road and 5 internal streets are paved.

b. Cantera Hermosa Phase 3 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Tres Canteras L.P.) (Eldora Road & Tower Road)
No. of Lots: 144 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Number of Streetlights:17
Filling Stations:10
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by constructing a new drain ditch dedicated to HCDD#1.
ETJ: Yes, City of Alamo.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Paved: Yes, Eldora Road and 6 internal streets are paved.

c. Los Cortijos Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Campos De Oro L.P.) (Trenton Road & Tower Road)
No. of Lots: 181 Single-Family
Flood Zone: B
Number of Streetlights:22
Filling Stations:13
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a proposed drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Paved: Yes, Trenton Road is paved and 7 internal streets to be paved.
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16.   Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
 
A. AI-93515   Discussion, consideration and approval of Order Closing, Abandoning and Vacating County Road, more specifically a 60.0' road right of way, a 0.71 of an acre tract of land being a part of portion of Lots 135, 136 and 137, Delta Orchards Company Unit No. 2, Hidalgo County, Texas. Click to View
 
B. AI-93512   Requesting approval to accept the counteroffers to purchase a tract of land known as Parcels No.41,45,46 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
 
17.   Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A. AI-93552   Appointment of Representative and Alternate to the Amigos Del Valle Board. Click to View
 
B. AI-93393   Reappointment of board member to the Tropical Texas Behavioral Health Board of Trustees for a two year term. Click to View
 
18.   Budget & Management:
 
A. AI-93493   1.  Approval and acceptance of Order dated November 9, 2023 setting salary of County Auditor, Assistant Auditors, and operating budget for the County Auditor's Office for the year 2024.
2.  Approval and acceptance of Order dated November 9, 2023 setting salary of Court Reporters for the year 2024.
3.  Approval and acceptance of salaries for the Juvenile Probation Department for the year 2024 as approved by Board of Judges on November 9, 2023.   
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B. AI-93496   Community Service Agency(1100) Approval of 2023 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm to Community Service agency to fund county match for Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Program in the amount of $99,000.00 Click to View
 
C.   Budget Appropriations:
 
1. AI-93541   Const 1 CCP59 (1233):
Approval of deobligation of funds for the Const 1 CCP59 Fund (1233) in the amount of $20,522.75 to fund negative Unassigned Fund Balance. Click to View
 
2. AI-93414   Pct 2 - TPWD Lopezville Park (1286):
Approval to appropriate local cash match for Pct 2 - TPWD Lopezville Park in the amount of $1,100,511.00 in relation to the Pct 2 Lopezville grant award from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Recreation Grant. Click to View
 
3. AI-93428   Pct. 4 Avila-Harwell Safe Walk Community Project (1301):
Approval of certification of revenues by Co. Auditor in the amount of $11,517.05 in relation to revenues received from Edinburg CISD for the Avila-Harwell Safe Walk Community Project and appropriation of same.
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D.   American Rescue Plan Act:
 
1. AI-93575   Requesting approval to amend the budget for Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Stormwater Management Project, ARPA-21-122-017. Click to View
 
2. AI-93577   Requesting approval to amend the budget for Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Las Milpas Rd. Stormater Management Project, ARPA-22-122-109. Click to View
 
19.  
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.  
Executive Office
 
1. AI-93408   A. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 (C-21-0833-03-08) between Hidalgo County and Consor Engineers, LLC for "Traffic Engineering Consulting and other Services - New Hidalgo County Courthouse" project; to extend the termination date of said agreement; with the authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation. 
B. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No.1 to Work Authorization No.2 between Hidalgo County and Consor Engineers, LLC, for the "Traffic Engineering Consulting and other Services - New Hidalgo County Courthouse" project, to amend Fee Schedule to address Interim Traffic Control Plan documentation modifications, in the amount of $20,163.66; with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation. Click to View
 
B.   County Judge's Office
 
1. AI-93513   A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): a personal or professional service;
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve the scoring grid (as attached herein), for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, of firms evaluated for demonstrated competence (in accordance with Government Code Chapter 2254) from the County's Pools of pre-qualified Professional Services, for a Professional Architectural Service Agreement for the Hidalgo County “Remote Operations Center” Project.
C. Requesting authority for HC Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Architectural Service Agreement commencing with the No.1 ranked firm ________________________ to provide Architectural services for the Hidalgo County “Remote Operations Center” Project. Click to View
 
C.   Pct. 1
 
1. AI-93516   A. Requesting acceptance and approval of Professional Engineering Services' final negotiated agreement(C-23-0311-12-12)with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for the Hidalgo County Precinct No.1 "Nolana Loop (FM 88- FM 907) Project", as ranked & approved by CC(07/25/23, AI-91748); with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation.
B. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No.1 in the amount of $1,468,560.00, to provide Professional Engineering Services for Precinct No. 1, "Nolana Loop Project Section 4 (From FM 493 to FM 88) with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation and issuance of a Notice to Proceed.
C. Pursuant to Article 14 of the Professional Service Agreement with L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. requesting authority to engage sub-consultants, ROW Surveying Services, LLC; ETSI Group, LLC, and C&M Associates, Inc. Click to View
 
2. AI-93415   Requesting approval to purchase Air Purification Standing Purifier for Precinct 1, through HC's membership with TIPS (Contract 230701), awarded vendor Safe Track, LLC dba Safe Global Services, for the total amount of $174,530.70. Click to View
 
D.   Pct. 2
 
1. AI-93508   Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 3, with an estimated cost of $8,580.00, 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 Sunlight Road Improvement Project, with authority for County Judge and Commissioner Precinct No. 2 to sign all required documentation.  Click to View
 
2. AI-93459   Requesting approval to award job order contractor, Herrcon, LLC, through HC's membership with BuyBoard (JOC Contract# 581-19), for the "Precinct 2 Administration Complex - Parking Lot Improvements" project, in the amounts of $564,330.14 (Base Bid) and $186,673.72 (Alternate 1), for a total amount of $751,003.86; with the authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds.  Click to View
 
E.   Pct. 4
 
1. AI-93582   Requesting approval to purchase two (2) 2025 Peterbilt 548 Water Truck through the HC's membership with Purchasing Cooperative of America (Contract No. OD-328-20), awarded vendor Big D Tractor Co. LLC dba Blue Cat Rentals / Frontera Equipment, in the total amount of $386,000.03; subject to final Legal review and approval, with authority for County Judge to sign all required documents.  Click to View
 
2. AI-93290   A. Requesting approval to award contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications and requirements, Terra Firma Materials, LLC for "Pit Run Caliche Base" (C-23-0382-12-12) with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation.
B. Pursuant to Article 4.14 of the Legal Notice, requesting authority to waive minor technicalities for submission requirements to RFB received.   Click to View
 
F.   Health & Human Services Dept.
 
1. AI-93507   Requesting acceptance and approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement by and between the County of Hidalgo and the City of La Joya for animal shelter operations, with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation. Click to View
 
2. AI-93431   Requesting acceptance and approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement by and between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Weslaco for animal shelter operations, with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation.  Click to View
 
3. AI-93023   Acceptance and approval of Amendment No. 1 to the service contract (C-19-182-11-19) for Chief Physician/Health Authority for Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department with Dr. Ivan Melendez, to exercise the final one (1) year extension, to include three (3) additional one (1) year extensions, amend the monthly rate, and include a new Scope of Services with authority for the County Judge to sign required documents.  Click to View
 
4. AI-93491   Requesting approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Interlocal Agreement with Hidalgo County and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for the John Austin Memorial Center to provide a variety of services to help improve the self-sufficiency, health and well-being of the residents in the area with automatic successive one (1) year renewal terms to commence on January 1, 2024. Click to View
 
5. AI-93401   Requesting approval to award job order contractor Herrcon LLC through HC's membership with BuyBoard (JOC Contract# 581-19), for the "Weslaco Health Center Improvements project", in the amount of $71,117.66 (fee includes bond), with the authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment bond.  Click to View
 
6. AI-93457   Requesting approval to award job order contractor, Herrcon, LLC, through HC's membership with BuyBoard (JOC Contract# 581-19), for the "Edinburg Health Center Improvements" project, in the amount of $115,808.10; with the authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds.  Click to View
 
G.   District Courts
 
1. AI-93418   Auxiliary Court:
Requesting approval to terminate the lease agreement for one (1) 48 month Copier (model IM4000 #418826) with G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, DBA Ricoh USA approved by CC on 06-09-2022 (Project No.22-0340), due to the permanent closure of the Auxiliary Court Department. Click to View
 
H.   Emergency Management:
 
1. AI-93528   Requesting authority to approve a three (3) year term renewal with Everbridge, Inc., for incident communication support services, through the HC's membership with General Service Administration Cooperative (Contract No. GS-35F-0692P) for the total amount of $88,000.00 per year, subject to final Legal review and approval, with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation.  Click to View
 
I.   Facilities Management
 
1. AI-93502   A. Requesting approval to purchase an audiovisual system including installation for the new Facilities Management large conference room from awarded vendor JSJ Rodriguez Inc. dba Telepro Communications through HC's membership with TIPS Cooperative (Contract #230105) for the total amount of $55,246.41 
B. Requesting approval to purchase an audiovisual system including installation for the new Facilities Management two (2) small conference rooms from awarded vendor JSJ Rodriguez Inc. dba Telepro Communications through HC's membership with TIPS Cooperative (Contract #230105) for the total amount of $25,270.70 Click to View
 
J.   Sheriff's Office
 
1. AI-93380   Requesting approval to award the following contracts meeting all specifications and requirements to purchase supplies for the Jail Commissary for inmates with authority for the HC Judge to sign all required documents:
  • Keefe Supply Company - C-23-0319A-12-12
  • Bob Barker Company - C-23-0319B-12-12
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K.   Co. Wide
 
1. AI-93472   A. Requesting approval to award contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications and requirements, Waukesha-Pearce Industries, LLC, for "Generator Services, Repair and Maintenance" (C-23-0383-12-12), with authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation.
B. Pursuant to Article 4.14 of the Legal Notice, requesting authority to waive minor technicalities for the submission requirements of RFB received.  Click to View
 
2. AI-93503   Requesting approval to award finalized negotiated contracts to the ranked vendors (AI-93001 on 11/28/2023) for pre-positioned "Brush and Vegetative Debris Removal Services" to the following:
  • 1st - TFR Enterprises, Inc.
  • 2nd - Aftermath Disaster Recovery, Inc.
  • 3rd - CTC Disaster Response, Inc.
  • 4th - DRC Emergency Services, LLC
  • 5th - 8/A Builders LLC
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3. AI-93389   A. Requesting approval to award multiple vendors for "General Printing Services and Related Supplies" (RFB No.: 23-0299-11-08-05) as follows: 
Contract No. Awarded Vendor
C-23-0299A-12-12 Gateway Printing & Office Supply, Inc.
C-23-0299B-12-12 Gulf Data Products
C-23-0299C-12-12 Scott Merriman, Inc.
C-23-0299D-12-12 Huntington Sky Production dba FASTSIGNS

B. Pursuant to Article 4.14 of the Legal Notice, requesting authority to waive minor technicalities for submission requirements to RFB received.
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4. AI-93480   Requesting approval to award finalized negotiated contracts to the ranked vendors (AI-92993 on 11/28/2023) for pre-positioned "Turnkey Water Extraction and Related Services" to the following:
  • 1st - Mo-Vac Service Company
  • 2nd - Ygriega Environmental Services, LLC
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5. AI-93333   Requesting acceptance and approval of the Interlocal Governmental Agreement between Hidalgo County and the Hidalgo County Appraisal District, for the year 2024 for participation in the following employee benefits, with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documents:
  • Self-Funded Medical Insurance Program, Stop Loss, Pharmacy, Term Life, AD&D, and
  • Voluntary Products
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20.   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-93542   Requesting approval for County Judge to sign the Personal Property Donation Receipt form for the Progreso Head Start Modular Building donation to the Catholic Diocese of Brownsville Click to View
 
C. AI-93563   1. Requesting approval of Memorandum of Understanding by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, Hidalgo County Urban County and Hidalgo County as it relates to the Palmview Lateral Improvement Project - Phase 1 - 2018 HMID Competition. (Pending final legal review)
2. Requesting approval of Memorandum of Understanding by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, Hidalgo County Urban County and Hidalgo County as it relates to the Palmview Lateral Improvement Project - Phase 2 - 2019 HMID Competition. (Pending final legal review) Click to View
 
D. AI-93564   Discussion, consideration and possible action to assign any and all floodway easements/rights of way to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 in connection to floodway easements/rights of way on  land owned by Bada Real Estate, LLC, and authorize execution of the same by the County Judge, subject to final legal review. Click to View
 
E. AI-93429   Approval to accept settlement money orders from Oscar Ivan Villarreal in the amount of $1,200.00 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Sheriff Office) Click to View
 
21.   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
 
22.   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-93565   Deliberation regarding appointment, employment and duties of Planning Director Click to View
 
E. AI-93403   Cause No. 4198-21-F; Marcos Antonio Hernandez, et al v. City of Alamo, et al Click to View
 
F. AI-93560   Cause No. 7:20-cv-00257; Catalina Zuniga Herrera et al v Steven Farias et al Click to View
 
G. AI-93569   Civil Action No. 4:23-cv-02778; Aspen Specialty Insurance Company v. Allied Healthcare Providers of Hidalgo County, et al. Click to View
 
H. AI-93547   Civil Action No. M-7:23-cv-00388; Guillermo San Miguel Sanchez et al v. County et al Click to View
 
I. AI-93435   C-4621-23-B; Vidal Roman v. Hidalgo County Click to View
 
J. AI-93584   Claim of Alejandra de la Cruz Click to View
 
K. AI-93482   Claim of Michael Davis Click to View
 
L. AI-93484   Claim of Benito Gonzalez Click to View
 
23.  
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)
 
24.   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-93566   Discussion, consideration and action on appointment/employment of Planning Director  Click to View
 
E. AI-93404   Cause No. 4198-21-F; Marcos Antonio Hernandez, et al v. City of Alamo, et al Click to View
 
F. AI-93562   Cause No. 7:20-cv-00257; Catalina Zuniga Herrera et al v Steven Farias et al Click to View
 
G. AI-93570   Civil Action No. 4:23-cv-02778; Aspen Specialty Insurance Company v. Allied Healthcare Providers of Hidalgo County, et al. Click to View
 
H. AI-93548   Civil Action No. M-7:23-cv-00388; Guillermo San Miguel Sanchez et al v. County et al Click to View
 
I. AI-93436   C-4621-23-B; Vidal Roman v. Hidalgo County Click to View
 
J. AI-93585   Claim of Alejandra de la Cruz Click to View
 
K. AI-93483   Claim of Michael Davis  Click to View
 
L. AI-93485   Claim of Benito Gonzalez Click to View
 
25.   Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
26.   Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
27.   Adjourn
 

    

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