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Roll Call |
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Pledge of Allegiance |
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Prayer |
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Approval of Consent Agenda |
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Approval of Awards/Recognitions: |
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AI-94638
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Approval of Proclamation recognizing March 21, 2024, as World Down Syndrome Day. Click to View |
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AI-94566
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Requesting Approval of Proclamation Honoring The Harvest Christian Academy Lady Eagles Basketball Team Click to View |
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AI-94519
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Resolution supporting Social Work Month and March 19, 2024, as Social Work Day. Click to View |
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Open Forum |
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County Judge's Office: |
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AI-94647
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Discussion, consideration and action on Presentation and Acceptance of Broadband Feasibility Study by Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. Click to View |
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Head Start Program: |
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AI-94618
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Requesting Approval of Proclamation Honoring Adelita Figueroa Munoz for years of service to the Hidalgo County Head Start Program from 1994 through 2024 Click to View |
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AI-94509
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Discussion/Approval of the Appointment of One (1) Community Representative by Ellie Torres, County Commissioner, Precinct 4 to serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council, for a One-Year Term According to 45CFR (1301.3(d)(3)
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Executive Office: |
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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 |
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AI-94660
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Discussion, consideration and action regarding the Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization 2023 Thoroughfare (ROW) Plan amendments approved by the Transportation Policy Board (TPB) on February 28, 2024, Resolution 2024-6 and Hidalgo County's [Commissioners Court] concurrence proceeding with the received amendments to be posted on the RGVMPO's Interactive Online Map UMAP for public usage. Click to View |
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District Attorney's Office: |
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AI-94323
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Hidalgo County DA's Office - Region 3 Border Prosecution Unit (BPU) Grant (1281):
Approval to submit a BPU Grant #2537811 budgets adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). Click to View |
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Sheriff's Office: |
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AI-94580
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1. Authorization and Approval of Interlocal Agreement for 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Services between the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council and Hidalgo County.
2. Authorization for Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign. Click to View |
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AI-94582
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Sheriff- FY 2021 Operation Stonegarden (1284):
1. Authorization to approve grant adjustment for a extension for FY 2021 Operation Stonegarden.
2. Authorization for Judge Cortez to certify adjustment on e-Grants. Click to View |
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AI-94512
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Sheriff Operation Stonegarden Grant FY23 (OPSG) (1284):
1.Authorization and approval to accept grant award from the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division (OOG-HSGD) in relation to the FY 2023 (03/01/2024 - 02/28/2025) OperationStonegarden Grant (OPSG) in the amount of $2,033,055.00 with authority for County Judge, as authorized official, to accept award electronically.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for the FY 2023 Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG) in the amount of $2,033,055.00 and appropriation of same. Click to View |
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AI-94472
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Sheriff's Office - FY 2023 SCAAP Grant Appropriation (1284):
Approval of appropriation and certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2023 SCAAP grant in the amount of $1,011,901.00 from total award in the amount of $1,011,901.00 for the Hidalgo County Jail. Click to View |
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AI-94466
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Sheriff's Office - FY 2022 SCAAP Grant Appropriation (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 $661,208.00, from total award in the amount of $911,208.00. Click to View |
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AI-94587
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Sheriff's Office - Catalytic Converter Crime Prevention Grant FY24 Application
1. Ratification of Authorization and approval to apply for the FY24 Catalytic Converter Crime Prevention Grant with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV).
2. Authorization and approval for the County Judge, as the authorized official, to certify and e-sign the application from and related documents under grant application
3. Approval of Resolution for the FY24 Catalytic Converter Crime Prevention Grant Click to View |
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AI-94523
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Jail Commissary (2102):
Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor and Budget Appropriation in the amount of $352,962.00 for Year 2024 Salaries & Fringe Benefits (1st & 2nd quarters). Click to View |
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AI-94522
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Jail Commissary (2102):
Approval of Appropriation of Funds in the amount of $3,500.00. Click to View |
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Community Service Agency: |
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AI-94657
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Discussion, consideration, and possible action to execute a “Memo of Understanding" with Pandhandle Community Service, Inc., a Community Action Agency, for the use of the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency equipment to be utilized as the result of the Panhandle ongoing wildfire disaster declared as an emergency in their servicing areas; subject to legal approval.
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Constable Pct. #1: |
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AI-94555
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1. Approval to reverse action item #3 as approved by commissioner's court on 2/6/2024 (A.I. 94032) for FY 2024 ICE overtime agreement.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, for FY 2024 ICE overtime agreement in the amount of $15,000.00 and appropriation of the same. Click to View |
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Constable Pct. #2: |
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AI-94626
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Constable Pct.2 - FY 2021 Operation Stonegarden (1284):
Authorization to approve grant adjustment for an extension for FY 2021 Operation Stonegarden and authorization for Judge Cortez to certify adjustment on e-Grants. Click to View |
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AI-94560
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Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Javier Victor Rodriguez as Reserve Deputy Constable by Martin N. Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012. Click to View |
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Constable Pct. #3: |
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AI-94517
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Constable Pct. 3 (1284):
1. Approval to rescind action taken by CC on 3/5/24 (AI#94362) regarding appropriation of auction proceeds due to incorrect appropriation form.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the Co. Auditor, for revenues received from auction proceeds in the amount of $2,611.74 and appropriation of the same. Click to View |
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AI-94458
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Constable Precinct No. 3 LEOSE (1220):
Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, in the amount of $3,372.76 for the 2024 Peace Officer Allocation LEOSE funds awarded and received from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and appropriation of the same. Click to View |
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Constable Pct. #4: |
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AI-94559
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1. Authorization and approval to apply for the 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 application and all related documents under e-grants. Click to View |
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AI-94564
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Approval of the certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, in the amount of $1,621.15 for the 2024 Peace Officer Allocation LEOSE funds awarded and received from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and appropriation of the same. Click to View |
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AI-94402
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Constable Precinct 4 CC59
Approval of 2024 appropriation of fund balance for Constable Precinct 4 Chapter 59 in the amount of $200,000.00.
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AI-94313
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Requesting authorization and approval to reimburse Deputy Alfonso Fuentes in the amount of $55.00 for National Narcotic Detector Dog Association membership fees incurred with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Click to View |
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AI-94403
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Requesting authorization and approval for County Treasurer to process payment for Psycological Evaluation Services for Law Enforcement in the amount of $325.00 for Communications Officer Leslie Ann Agado after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor, Communications Officer Agado paid for the Psychological evaluation out-of-pocket as required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for her current assignments. Click to View |
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Human Resources: |
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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 |
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AI-94546
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Sheriff - CSLFRF/ARPA (1290):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 04/01/2024 through 12/31/2024:
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Grade |
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115-266 |
0001 - 0005 |
Certified Medical Assistant |
07 |
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AI-94547
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Parks Pct 2 (1100):
Approval to create six (6) temporary part-time positions, beginning 05/20/2024 through 08/13/2024:
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Position Title |
Hourly Rate |
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122-008 |
T069 |
Head Lifeguard |
$15.00 |
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122-008 |
T070 - T072 |
Lifeguard |
$13.00 |
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122-008 |
T073 - T074 |
Attendant |
$13.00 |
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AI-94624
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Health - Covid Imm. Round 4 (1293):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 03/25/2024:
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340-084 |
0019 |
Registered Nurse III |
15 |
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340-084 |
0020 - 0021 |
Immunization Specialist |
06 |
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340-084 |
0022 |
Billing Specialist II |
05 |
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340-084 |
0023 |
Clerk III |
05 |
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340-084 |
0024 - 0025 |
Clerk II |
03 |
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AI-94633
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Crim DA (1100):
Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
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Dept./Prg. |
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080-002 |
0240 |
Legal Assistant V |
14 |
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AI-94634
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Executive Office (1100):
Approval of the following action, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
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Dept./Prg. |
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125-001 |
0017 |
Accountant IV |
14 |
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Urban County: |
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AI-94604
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Requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Mata G. Construction Inc. the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $400,626.16 utilizing CDBG Fiscal Years 34-35 (2021-2022) Edcouch Parks, Rec. Facility Improvement Funds. Click to View |
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AI-94609
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Requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with The 5125 Company, the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $515,555.00 utilizing CDBG Fiscal Years 34,35 & 36 (2021,2022,2023) Hidalgo Flood Drainage Improvements Funds. Click to View |
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AI-94611
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Requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with NM Contracting, LLC., the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $738,206.35 utilizing CDBG Fiscal Years 31-35 (2018- 2022) La Joya Water/Sewer (Lift Station) Funds. Click to View |
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AI-94617
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Discussion, consideration, and action approving application for 2018 & 2019 Hidalgo County "Palmview Lateral" projects for Precinct No. 3 with authority for County Judge Richard F. Cortez to sign any and all documents related to the application Click to View |
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AI-94581
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Requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for professional architect services with Milnet Architectural Services, PLLC in the amount of $26,755.51 utilizing CDBG FY 36 (2023) City of Elsa Public Facilities Improvement Funding and approval of Work Authorization No. 1. Click to View |
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Emergency Management: |
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AI-94594
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1. Approval of the appointment of the Hidalgo County Local Emergency Planning Committee Board.
2. Authorization for County Judge Richard F. Cortez to sign the Local Emergency Planning Committee membership updates form for the State Emergency Response Commission c/o TDEM Operation Section. Click to View |
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Veterans Services: |
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AI-94473
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Approval to accept the grant budget amendment, as approved by the granting agency, to the FY 2024 (7-01-2023 - 06-30-2024) Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Funds for Veterans Assistance Grant. Click to View |
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Auditor's Office: |
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AI-94583
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Requesting approval to submit the "Pro Rata Tobacco Settlement Distribution County Expenditure Statement - 2024" to the Department of State Health Services, and authorize the County Judge to execute the report. Click to View |
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Planning Department: |
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AI-94584
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Discussion, consideration, and action on the Voluntary Annexation Petition Application and Checklist for the City of Pharr to facilitate the annexation of Hi-Line Road and a portion of South Veterans Blvd. by the City of Pharr.
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AI-94610
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1. PIPELINE PERMITS
a. Applicant: RGV Land Development LLC.
Legal Description: Lot 13 out of Blk. 63, Lot 4 out of Blk. 64 Capisallo District Subdivision; Proposed Los Prados Ph. 1 Subdivision (Mile 9 North Road & Baseline Road) (Pct.1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing sanitary sewer manhole north of Mile 9 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A 12-inch PVC sewer line will be installed to connect to the existing sewer manhole north of Mile 9 North Road. The sewer line will run west for about 88.33 feet, then turn south and cross Mile 9 North Road via an open cut. After that, it will turn west again and continue for approximately 1/4 mile along the south side of Mile 9 North Road within a 15-foot NAWSC exclusive easement bore crossing FM 491. The sewer line will then continue west for 50 feet to a proposed sewer manhole, turning north and crossing mile 9 North Road via an open cut to reach another sewer
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 26.82 acres out of lot 12 Blk. 99 Campacuas Addition Subdivision of Llano Grande Grant; Proposed: San Jacinto Estates No. 15 Subdivision (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 2 West Road) (Pct.1)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: This proposal is to open up the section where the existing water service lines are, disconnect them from the existing 6" water line, and extend them east to connect to the new 8" water line installed by the San Jacinto Estates No.15 Subdivision Development.
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Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres: |
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AI-94664
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UT-Health Snap-Ed Program (1286):
1. Requesting ratification of the approval of Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and the University of Health Science Center At Houston on behalf of its Department of Brownsville Regional Campus to provide Tu Salud/Si Cuenta Program activities (effective October 1, 2023, expires September 30, 2024).
2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues associated with the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with UT-Health Science at Houston and appropriation of the same.
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Budget & Management: |
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AI-94563
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1. Presentation of the FY2023 Budget Status Report.
2. Presentation of 2023 4th Quarter Report Click to View |
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AI-94571
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Elections HAVA Grant (1283):
Approval to deobligate cash match funds and appropriate into Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency in the amount of $75,393.00 in relation to the HAVA Elections Security grant due to grant expiring and not renewed. Click to View |
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AI-94603
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Foster Angels (1100):
1. Discussion, consideration, and action regarding funding request in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Foster Angels of South Texas.
2. Discussion, consideration, and action on Declaration of Support to the Foster Angels of South Texas.
3. Approval to authorize County Treasurer to issue check in the amount of $25,000.00 to the Foster Angels of South Texas after review and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. Click to View |
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American Rescue Plan Act: |
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AI-94596
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Requesting approval of ARPA completed projects with budgets set as expended per exhibit A. Click to View |
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AI-94592
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A. Requesting approval to amend the Hidalgo County American Rescue Plan Act Food Insecurity Assistance Program.
B. Discussion, consideration, and action to include the Assistance to St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church (ARPA-24-122-350) as part of the Hidalgo County American Rescue Plan Act Food Insecurity Assistance Program.
C. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Hidalgo and St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, with authority for the County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Memorandum of Understanding subject to legal review. Click to View |
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Budget Appropriations: |
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AI-94477
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CJD VAP (1281):
Approval to deobligate cash match funds and appropriate into Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency in the amount of $162,853.00 in relation to the CJD VUCAP grant due to it not being used. Click to View |
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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).
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AI-94557
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A. Acceptance and approval of pre-qualified firms submitting "Statements of Qualifications" for the establishment of "Pools", (as listed on the RFQ Acceptance Sheets attached hereto) for engagement through the established statutory and local protocol (i.e. nomination by user grading/scoring, presentation to CC for ranking, authority for negotiations for a final agreement, etc.) on an "As Needed Basis" per project by all County Departments and/or applicable Programs, requiring the following listed Professional Services;
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Description |
Submissions Received |
| 24-0001 |
Engineering Services |
41 |
| 24-0002 |
Architectural Services |
12 |
| 24-0003 |
Surveying |
11 |
| 24-0004 |
Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing |
7 |
| 24-0005 |
Appraisal and/or Appraisal Review |
3 |
B. Pursuant to Article 4.14 of the RFQ Legal Notice, requesting approval to waive minor formalities and/or technicalities. Click to View |
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AI-94613
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Discussion, consideration, and action to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer to sign any and all related documents to effectuate the following Contract Contingency Expenditure Approval (CCEA -79) for Morganti Texas, Inc., including but not limited to applicable Change Orders;
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AI-94623
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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-21-121-037] Surveying Services - Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Hike & Bike Trail Project" located within Precinct No.1;
C. Requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Surveying Services Agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of_________________for the [ARPA-21-121-037] Surveying Services - Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Hike & Bike Trail Project within Precinct No.1.
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AI-94298
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Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (RGVMPO), represented by the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC), the City of Weslaco and the County of Hidalgo, by and through its Precinct 1. The purpose of this Agreement is to establish the terms and conditions under which the City and County will provide funding to the RGVMPO for the engagement of a consultant to conduct a corridor study for the City of Weslaco, within Hidalgo County Precinct 1, focusing on the area known as the "SW Loop."
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AI-94612
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A. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo, the City of Donna and the City of Weslaco for road reconstruction and improvement project of a portion of Midway Road from Expressway 83 to Business 83 extending South approximately 3,300 total linear feet.
B. In accordance with Texas Government Code §791.014, requesting approval of a project for road reconstruction and improvement consisting of a portion of Midway Road from Expressway 83 to Business 83 extending South approximately 3,300 total linear feet. Click to View |
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AI-94595
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Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 (C-23-0109-04-04) between Hidalgo County and GDJ Engineering, LLC for Professional Engineering Services for "Beacon Lights Project" located in Precinct 1, to extend the termination date of said agreement. Click to View |
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AI-94535
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A. Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated Professional Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing Services Agreement (C-24-0074-03-19) with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for the “[ARPA-23-330-344] Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing Services – Hidalgo County Juvenile Mental Health Facility”, as ranked and approved by CC (02/20/24, AI-94050).
B. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No.1, in the amount of $23,954.20, for Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing Services for the "[ARPA-23-330-344] Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing Services – Hidalgo County Juvenile Mental Health Facility", with the authority to issue a Notice to Proceed. Click to View |
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AI-94635
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Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No.2 (C-22-0074-03-22) between Hidalgo County and Terracon Consultants, Inc. for "Geotechnical & Construction Materials Testing & Observation for Terry Road – Rogers to North Branch Drain & North Branch Drain Crossing Located in Precinct 4", to extend the termination date of said agreement. Click to View |
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A. Requesting approval to award contract to Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc., the sole qualified respondent for "Use of Space for Food Distribution Services by a Non-Profit Organization" (C-24-0012-03-19).
B. Pursuant to Article 4.14 of the Legal Notice, requesting authority to waive minor technicalities for submission requirements to RFP received. Click to View |
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AI-94579
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Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certification of Construction Completion from Rene Guerra & Son Hauling, LLC, for the Hidalgo County Head Start Parking Lot Improvements (23-0085), with the final payment amount of $43,036.25, as recommended by Project Engineer, RO Engineering, LLC. Click to View |
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Facilities Management |
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AI-94553
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Requesting approval to purchase nine (9) Trane DX Roof Top Units through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS Contract No. 23010401), from Texas Chiller Systems, in the total amount of $194,116.00 Click to View |
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Elections Department |
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AI-94550
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Requesting approval to purchase one (1) 2025 Hino L6 26ft Box Truck through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS USA Contract No. 230802), from Industrial Power, LLC DBA Industrial Power Truck & Equipment in the total amount of $143,002.40 Click to View |
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Sheriff's Office |
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AI-94570
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Requesting approval to purchase refrigeration parts and services for Hidalgo County Jail through HC's membership with Buyboard Purchasing Cooperative (Contract No. 683-22), from TARI Inc. dba Jean's Restaurant Supply in the total amount of $63,325.00 Click to View |
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Emergency Management: |
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AI-94655
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Presentation for consideration, action and approval to accept proposal from H2O Partners, Inc., through Hidalgo County membership and participation with Houston Galveston Area Council Buy Cooperative (HGACBuy Contract No. HP08-21) for the purpose of assisting Hidalgo County in updating and developing Hidalgo County's Hazard Mitigation Plan/Drought Contingency Plan in an amount not to exceed $65,497.00 Click to View |
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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: |
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Real Estate Acquisition |
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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. |
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AI-94537
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Civil Action No. 7:22-cv-347; Paul Alexander Serrano v. Eddie Garza, et al Click to View |
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AI-94551
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Cause No. C-1128-24-B; Alejandra De La Cruz v Hidalgo County and Florencio Luna Click to View |
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AI-94574
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Cause #C-5185-23-L; Antonio Sanchez v. County Click to View |
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AI-94601
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Cause #CL-23-1067-E; Nancy Leonila Rosales, et al. vs. Hidalgo County Click to View |
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AI-94627
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Cause #C-1156-24-C; Margarita R. Sanchez et al v. County of Hidalgo, et al Click to View |
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AI-94599
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Cause #C-2820-21-C; Diana Ortiz v Hidalgo County Click to View |
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AI-94650
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Cause No. C-5589-15-F; Hidalgo County v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Audi of America, LLC and Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Click to View |
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AI-94653
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SM Medical Holdings Corporation, as assignee of Hidalgo County Emergency Services Foundation dba South Texas AirMed v Hidalgo County Adult Detention Center et al Click to View |
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A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation."
B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
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Open Session: |
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Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same |
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AI-94539
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Civil Action No. 7:22-cv-347; Paul Alexander Serrano v. Eddie Garza, et al Click to View |
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AI-94552
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Cause No. C-1128-24-B; Alejandra De La Cruz v Hidalgo County and Florencio Luna Click to View |
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Cause #C-5185-23-L; Antonio Sanchez v. County Click to View |
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AI-94602
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Cause #CL-23-1067-E; Nancy Leonila Rosales, et al. vs. Hidalgo County Click to View |
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AI-94628
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Cause #C-1156-24-C; Margarita R. Sanchez et al v. County of Hidalgo, et al Click to View |
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Cause #C-2820-21-C; Diana Ortiz v Hidalgo County Click to View |
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AI-94651
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Cause No. C-5589-15-F; Hidalgo County v. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Audi of America, LLC and Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Click to View |
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SM Medical Holdings Corporation, as assignee of Hidalgo County Emergency Services Foundation dba South Texas AirMed v Hidalgo County Adult Detention Center et al Click to View |
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Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed |
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Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed |
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Adjourn |
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