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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
MARCH 5, 2024
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-94419   Proclamation honoring the 100th birthday of Mrs. Consuelo Salinas Click to View
 
B. AI-94421   Requesting approval of Proclamation Declaring March 2024 as Women's History Month  Click to View
 
6.   Open Forum
 
7.   District Attorney's Office:
 
A. AI-94300   DA - Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP)(1281):
Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924306 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). Click to View
 
8.   HIDTA - Task Force:
 
A. AI-94445   HIDTA Task Force (1291):
Discussion, consideration and approval to submit the five (5) part SF424 Application Form related to the ONDCP High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program FY 2024 (HIDTA) with authority for County Judge to sign required documentation.
Application includes the following:
1.  SF 424  General Application 
2.  SF 424A Budget Information Non Construction Programs 
3. SF 424A  GG Lobbying Form
4.  SF 424B Assurances Non-Construction Programs 
5.  SF 424 Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Click to View
 
9.   Sheriff's Office:
 
A. AI-94422   Sheriff's Office - LBSP FY25 Application (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP; Funding period September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025) FY 25 Grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD), through egrants.
2. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application under egrants as authorized official.
3. Approval of Resolution for LBSP FY 25 Grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official and to sign required documents. Click to View
 
B. AI-94355   Sheriff-Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) (1284):
1. Ratification of the submission, authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2023 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) with the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Division (HSGD), through e-grants for the period of March 01, 2024, through February 28, 2025.
2. Authorization and approval for the County Judge, as authorized official, to certify and e-sign the application form and related documents under e-grants.
3. Approval of Resolution for the FY 2023 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) to designate Judge Richard F. Cortez as grantee's Authorized Official and to sign required documents. Click to View
 
C. AI-94423   Sheriff's Office - FY24 Body-Worn Camera Grant De-obligation
Authorization and approval to submit budget adjustment to de-obligate funds for FY24 Body-Worn Camera Grant
 Click to View
 
D. AI-94424   Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code section 157.903, requesting approval of indemnification in the amount of $712.00 due to fraudulent bank account activity involving inmate funds. Click to View
 
E. AI-94436   Sheriff's Office - Federal Sharing DOJ (1229):
Requesting approval of appropriation of funds D.O.J. in the amount of $21,000.00 Click to View
 
F. AI-94417   Sheriff's L.E.O.S.E. (Fund 1220)
1. Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the County Auditor for the 2024 L.E.O.S.E. allocation payment of $42,977.52 received from the State Comptroller of Public Accounts.
2. Approval of Budget Amendment to appropriate the 2024 L.E.O.S.E. Allocation in the amount of $42,997.52. Click to View
 
10.   Constable Pct. #1:
 
A. AI-94364   Const 1 CCP59 (1233):
Approval of 2024 appropriation of funds into the Constable Pct. 1 CCP59 from the unassigned fund balance in the amount of $66,436.00 to fund operating expenditures. Click to View
 
11.   Constable Pct. #3:
 
A. AI-94370   Constable Pct. 3 - Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for FY 2023 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) with the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD), through e-grants for the period of March 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.
2. Approval of resolution for the FY 2023 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) to designate County Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official with authority for County Judge to execute the resolution. 
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign grant application and all related documents under e-grants.  Click to View
 
B. AI-94362   Constable Pct.3 (1284)
Approval of the 2024 appropriation of Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 3 Auction proceeds fund in the amount of $2,611.74 Click to View
 
12.   Constable Pct. #4:
 
A. AI-94433   Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Sergio Hinojosa as Deputy Constable by Constable A. "JR" Gaitan, Constable Precinct 4 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.  Click to View
 
B. AI-94375   Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Janie Leeann Ramos as Deputy Constable by Constable A. "JR" Gaitan, Constable Precinct 4 in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 86.011. Click to View
 
C. AI-94312   Requesting authorization and approval for County Treasurer to process payment for medical reimbursement in the amount of $100.00 for Deputy Ivan R. Flores after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor, Deputy Flores paid for medical expenses out-of-pocket as required by the Texas Department of Public safety for his current assignments.  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-94407   Approval to award a discretionary step for the employee listed below in accordance with HR criteria certification as per Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective next full pay period 03/11/2024:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Discretionary Step 2 115-001 0034 Budget Analyst III 14
Click to View
 
C. AI-94401   Elections Dept. (1100):
Approval to create a full time-temporary position, effective upon Commissioners Court approval through 06/30/2024:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Create 130-001 T262 Clerk I 01
Click to View
 
D. AI-94494   Crim DA (1100):
Approval to award a discretionary step for the employee listed below in accordance with HR criteria certification as per Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Discretionary Step 4 080-002 0045 Assistant District Attorney III 17
Click to View
 
14.   Urban County:
 
A. AI-94446   Requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for Professional Services-Geo Technical Material Testing Services with Millennium Engineers Group. in the amount of $19,107.00 utilizing CDBG FY 34 (2021) Hidalgo Flood Drainage Improvements Funding and approval of Work Authorization No. 1, subject to compliance with HB 1295. Click to View
 
B. AI-94447   Discussion, Consideration and action for approval of a best and final negotiated contract for Professional Engineering Services with JAVIER HINOJOSA ENGINEERING in the amount of $75,000.00 utilizing CDBG FY 33,34,35,36, (2020,2021,2022,2023) Progreso Street Improvements (Alyssa Subdivision) Funding and approval of Work Authorization No. 1, subject to HB 1295. Click to View
 
C. AI-94371   Discussion, consideration and action requesting to award and enter into a construction contract with Elite Grading & Paving LLC, the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $169,152.00 utilizing UCP funds from Fiscal Year 36 (2023) San Juan Street Improvements Funds, all subject to Compliance with HB 1295.   Click to View
 
15.   Health & Human Services Department:
 
A. AI-94432   Requesting approval to initiate the grant application process to obtain the Office of Border Public Health - Binational Health Council grant.   Click to View
 
B. AI-94405   Requesting approval for County Judge to sign the Written Acknowledgement of Completion of Cybersecurity Training Program as required by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.   Click to View
 
C. AI-94393   Requesting approval to accept and for County Judge to e-sign the Immunization / Locals Grant Contract HHS001331300042 Amendment No.1, and all related contract documents. Click to View
 
D. AI-94410   Approval to serve as host site for UT Health GETPHIT Internship Program and authorization for Health Department Director to sign the Letter of Affiliation.
 Click to View
 
E. AI-94416   Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by the County Auditor in the amount of $12,000.00 and appropriation of the same.  The additional amount is for program income earned by the Immunization program to date above what has been projected.  Click to View
 
16.   Head Start Program:
 
A. AI-94412   Presentation of Notification Received from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS) of the Head Start Monitoring Review Results - 100% Compliance Click to View
 
B. AI-94413   Discussion/Approval to Update Policy Council Bylaws - Changing Policy Council Meeting Time to 6:15 p.m. Click to View
 
C. AI-94389   Discussion/Approval of Program Year 2024-2025 Income and Priority Guidelines for Selection and Enrollment Click to View
 
17.   IT Department:
 
A. AI-94382   Information Technology – State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the following FY 2025 State and Local Cybersecurity Program (SLCGP) Grants for the period of September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, with the Office of the Governor Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD), through e-grants.
a. State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) – FY 2025, Projects Mitigation Projects
b. State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) – FY 2025, Workforce Development
Projects
2. Approval of resolution for the FY 2025 SLCGP Grants to designate County Judge Richard Cortez as grantee's authorized official with authority for County Judge to execute the resolution.
3. Authorization for the County Judge to e-sign the application and all related documents under e-grants as the authorized official. Click to View
 
18.   Elections Department:
 
A. AI-94357   Discussion on Election Updates. Click to View
 
19.   WIC:
 
A. AI-94354   WIC Registered Dietitian - Program 012 (1292):
1. Requesting approval to accept the Registered Dietitian FY 2024 Additional Funding Notification in the amount of $10,000.00.
2. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenue in the amount $10,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor and appropriation of the same.

WIC Lactation Services - Program 013 (1292):
3. Requesting approval to accept the Lactation Services FY 2024 Additional Funding Notification in the amount of $ $9,000.00
4. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenue in the amount of $9,000 as certified by the County Auditor and appropriation of the same.

WIC Extra Funding Other - Program 024 (1292):
5. Requesting approval to accept the WIC Extra Funding Other FY2024 Additional Funding Notification in the amount of $124,020.00.
6. Requesting approval of Certification of Revenue in the amount of $124,020.00 as certified by the County Auditor and appropriation of the same. Click to View
 
20.   Planning Department:
 
A. AI-94367   1. Preliminary Approval with Variance request 
a.Trenton Ranch Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Cayetano Development, LLC.) (Trenton Road & Tower Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations: N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Trenton Road & Tower Road.
ETJ: No, Rural Area (Has been released from City’s ETJ)
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Paved: Yes, Trenton Road is paved.

b. Oso Grande Phase II Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Oso Grande Development, LLC.) (Fernandez Road & F.M. 2812)
No. of Lots: 51 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:8
Filling Stations:3
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 City of Edinburg.
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Edinburg.
Paved: Yes, Fernandez Road is paved and 3 internal streets to be paved.

c. Milanos Estates Phase IV Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Garvic Properties, LP) (Mile 5 ½ North Road & Milanos Road)
No. of Lots: 86 Single-Family
Flood Zone: B
Estimated Number of Streetlights:10
Filling Stations:5
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 Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by the City of Weslaco.
Sewer: Yes, provided by the City of Weslaco.
Paved: Yes, Milanos Road and Mile 5 ½ North Road are paved. 3 internal streets are to be paved.

2. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. Jose Luis Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Oziel Alanis) (Seminary Road & Monte Cristo Road)
No. of Lots: 3 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 Barb Mar Lane & Seminary Roadside ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Barb Mar Lane and Seminary Road are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $3,000.00 for (2 OSSF’S)

b. Carmen Avila Ranchettes Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Jefferson Road Property Inv., LLC.) (Carmen Avila Road & F.M. 2812)
No. of Lots: 22 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations:4
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Carmen Avila Roadside ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Carmen Avila Road is paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $33,000.00 for (22 OSSF’S)

c. Carmen Avila Subdivision Phase IV- Pct. 4 (Victor Daniec Manager of Jefferson Road Property Inv., LLC.) (Carmen Avila Road & Cibolo Road)
No. of Lots: 96 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:30
Filling Stations:9
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by proposed drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Carmen Avila Road and 5 internal streets are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $144,000.00 for (96 OSSF’S)

d. Sunshine Estates No. 2 Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Girasol Development Group, LLC.) (Mile 7 West Road & Monte Cristo Road)
No. of Lots: 119 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:20
Filling Stations:15
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 North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been escrowed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 7 West Road, Monte Cristo Road, and 3 internal streets are paved.
* Final Approval with Letter of Credit No. 85997 in the amount of $144,000.00 for (96 OSSF’S)

e. Vista Ridge Acres Phase VIII Subdivision - Pct. 1 (J&DMC Management, LLC.) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Mile 20 North Road)
No. of Lots: 149 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:22
Filling Stations:10
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a new drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 5 ½ West Road and 5 internal streets are paved.
* Final Approval with a cash deposit in the amount of $54,434.81 for (SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS)

3. Final Approval
a. Cole Crossing Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Cascabel Estates Inc.) (Ramseyer Road & Doolittle Road)
No. of Lots: 30 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Number of Streetlights:6
Filling Stations:3
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Ramseyer Road and 1 internal street are paved. Click to View
 
21.   Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
 
A. AI-94406   Appointment of board members to the Emergency Services District (ESD) #2 Board Click to View
 
B. AI-94448   Authorization and approval to name a private road Off of Jesus Flores Road, Missouri-Texas Land and Irrigation Subdivision, Lot 13, Block 97, Elsa, Texas, as "Salvador Martinez" SR ( service road ) for 911 purposes as recommended by the RGVECD - 911 department. Click to View
 
C. AI-94449   Pct. 1 RD Maint (1200): 
Requesting approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of from Drainage District . Click to View
 
22.   Precinct #3 - Comm. Villarreal:
 
A. AI-94470   Discussion, review and approval of the County Road Access Agreement between Hidalgo County (Precinct Number 3) and Monte Cristo Windpower, LLC, for the maintenance of certain roads within a wind-powered electic generating facility located in Hidalgo County, Texas. Click to View
 
B. AI-94388   Requesting approval to name a private service road located west at the east line of the Richard W. Kosar tract of land, property ID # 294548 as Emu Run SR. Click to View
 
23.   Budget & Management:
 
A. AI-94488   TXDOT-Pct 1 Mile 1 East (BUS 83 - M8N) (1315):
Approval of the Advance Funding Agreement between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for Mile 1 East from Business 83 to Mile 8 North (CSJ#0921-02-254) and approval of Order authorizing the County Judge to sign the agreement and any and all pertinent documentation for said project. Click to View
 
B. AI-94372   Requesting approval to rescind the action taken on February 20, 2024 on AI-94316 for the appropriation in the amount of $110,880.07. Click to View
 
C.   Budget Appropriations:
 
1. AI-94483   A. Approval to undesignate funds in 2023 for expenditures related to the following program:
Program No. Program Amount
280-005 Adult Detention Parking Lot $ 4,205.75

B. Approval of 2024 unappropriation of funds for the following program:
Program No. Program Amount
280-005 Adult Detention Parking Lot $ 4,205.75
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2. AI-94469   A.  Approval to designate additional funds in 2023 for the expenditures related to the following programs:
Program No. Program Amount
 240-005 1115 Waiver $        24,809.95
 200-002  IT Countywide $      366,229.00
220-050 Facilities Countywide          $      126,699.37
130-030 Jackson Creek $        12,153.23
125-035 New Courthouse $   1,082,085.78
115-002 Countywide Admin $ 13,000,000.00


B. Approval to undesignate additional funds in 2024 for expenditures related to the following programs and appropriation of the same:
Program No. Program Amount
200-002 IT Countywide $      366,229.00
220-050 Facilities Countywide  $      126,699.37
130-030 Jackson Creek $        12,153.23
125-035 New Courthouse $   1,082,085.78
115-002 Countywide Admin $ 13,000,000.00
Click to View
 
3. AI-94456   2024 Special Revenue & Proprietary Funds:
Approval of 2024 appropriation of funds to fund various PO rollovers. Click to View
 
4. AI-94235   Elections Contract §31.100 (1100):
Approval of 2024 appropriation of funds for the Elections Contract §31.100 in the amount of $287,000.00 to fund purchase of vehicles.  Click to View
 
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-94454   Requesting approval of the following CCEA and PCOs 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 Executive Officer to sign all required documentation.
Description Total Amount (Not to Exceed)
CCEA 75 
PCO 228 Walnut Stair Nosing R1		 $26,912.00
PCO 285
Added scope of work for punch windows		 $76,954.00
PCO 286
ASI 17R4 ASI 18R1 RFI 689.1 Vertical Gap at Judges Parking		 $86,657
PCO 287
ASI 19 Revision to RFI 686.1 Counterflashing at Curb		 $8,869
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B.   County Judge's Office 
 
1. AI-94453   A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4): a personal or professional services;
B. Presentation of the scoring grid, for the purpose of ranking by HCCC, of firms graded through the County's Pool of pre-qualified Professional Services for "[ARPA-22-110-078] Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Services - Emergency Management Project" located within Hidalgo County;
  Raba Kistner, Inc Terracon Consultants, Inc. Millennium Engineers Group, Inc.
Evaluator No.1 1 2 3
Evaluator No.2 1 2 3
Evaluator No.3 1 2 3
Total 3 6 9
Rank      
*Evaluation and Scoring conducted by the Judges Office
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of ____________________for the [ARPA-22-110-078] Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing Services - Emergency Management Project within Hidalgo County. Click to View
 
C.   Pct. 1
 
1. AI-94418   A.  Requesting acceptance and approval of the First Amendment of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and Cameron Counties Irrigation District No. 9 and the County of Hidalgo concerning the development of the Precinct 1 Hike and Bike Trail.
B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code §791.014 discussion, consideration and approval of the Precinct 1 Hike and Bike Trail Project beginning at the Harlon Sports Complex Park through Irrigation District No. 9 Right of Way and property and ending at South Midway Rd., as noted on the First Amendment Interlocal Cooperation Agreement. Click to View
 
2. AI-94295   Discussion, review and approval of the Memorandum of Agreement by and between Hidalgo County and the LRGV TPDES Stormwater Task Force, to collaborate in the development of two project strategies detailed in the Region 15 Flood Report of the Texas Water Development Board Fund Program. Click to View
 
D.   Pct. 4
 
1. AI-94437   Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No.2 (C-22-0085-03-22) between Hidalgo County and Melden & Hunt, Inc. for "Professional Engineering Services for Tex-Mex Road Stormwater Project located in Precinct 4", to extend the termination date of said agreement. Click to View
 
2. AI-94400   A. Requesting acceptance and approval of Amendment No. 1 to Precinct No. 4 On-Call Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-23-0155-05-02) between HC and RO Engineering, PLLC, to include the firm's updated contract rates. 
B. Pursuant to approval of Amendment No. 1 to Precinct No. 4 On-Call Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-23-0155-05-02), requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2, with an estimated cost of $41,380.00, as submitted by RO Engineering, PLLC, for the "Canopy Addition to the Linn-San Manuel Emergency Services Facility" project. Click to View
 
3. AI-94425   Requesting acceptance and approval of Change Order No.1 from Mor-Wil, LLC, for the "[ARPA-22-124-096] - Hidalgo County Precinct 4 North Main Drain III Phase II Stormwater Project" (C-23-0261-08-22-10), for a 30-day time extension and total project amount increase of $110,195.00, as recommended by the Project Engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. Click to View
 
E.   IT Department
 
1. AI-94280   Requesting approval to purchase managed detection services, responsive services, and insightVM subscription including three (3) consoles through HC's membership with DIR Cooperative (DIR-TSO-4288) from SHI Government Solutions, Inc. in the total amount of $276,576.00 Click to View
 
2. AI-94361   Requesting approval to purchase Mitel MiVoice Connect Partner Support through HC's membership with Sourcewell Cooperative (Contract No. 120122-MBS) from Richline Technical Services, LLC dba Richline IT Solutions in the total amount of $60,368.25 Click to View
 
F.   Health & Human Services Dept.
 
1. AI-94311   A.  Approval of exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4), a professional service;
B.  Pursuant to Texas Government Code 2254.002, acceptance and approval of a Professional Physician Services Contract with Martha Luna, MD for Physician Services for the HC Public Health Bio-Safety Laboratory (C-24-0076-03-05).
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2. AI-94427   Requesting approval of the best and final negotiated offer meeting all requirements and specifications for "Software Services for Indigent Health Care System" (C-24-0029-03-05) with Network Sciences, Inc. Click to View
 
G.   Sheriff's Office
 
1. AI-94495   Requesting approval to award job order contractor, Amstar, Inc., through HC's membership with BuyBoard (JOC Contract No. 660-21), for the "Heater Element Repairs for the Willacy County Detention Facility", in the amount of $105,452.00; with authority to issue a Notice to Proceed upon receipt of the required payment and performance bonds. Click to View
 
2. AI-94356   A.  Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Texas Local Gov't Code 262.024 (a)(7)(A), items for which competition is precluded because of the existence of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or monopolies;
B.  Acceptance and approval of the "Sole Source Declaration" for LETS A Law Enforcement Technologies Corporation for any and all patented software services to be utilized by HC, with said declaration to remain in effect while the declaration is in place or until revoked by HCCC;
C.  Requesting approval to purchase LETS - FirstNet Throwphone Bundle for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office from LETS A Law Enforcement Technologies Corporation, for the total amount of $5,895.00 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-94431   Presentation of July - December 2023 Semi-Annual Delinquent Tax Collection Report Click to View
 
C. AI-94462   Discussion, consideration and action updating the authorized representatives for the IRS TIN (taxpayer Identification number) Matching Program Click to View
 
26.   Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and Section 551.087 (Economic Development) to discuss the following:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.   Private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending, potential and/or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorney-client privilege under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code.
 
C. AI-94359   Cause #C-0515-24-C; Santos Higinio Serrano Montalvo v. Hidalgo County Click to View
 
27.  
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation."

B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
 
28.   Open Session:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.   Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C. AI-94360   Cause #C-0515-24-C; Santos Higinio Serrano Montalvo v. Hidalgo County Click to View
 
29.   Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
30.   Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
31.   Adjourn
 

    

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