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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
September 15, 2015
9:30 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 Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance

Prayer

Approval of Consent Agenda

Open Forum

County Judge's Office:

51364

Proclamation declaring September 2015 as Childhood Cancer Prevention & Awareness Month.

51272

Resolution in Support of the McAllen Kids Marathon which kicks off on Saturday, September 26 at the McAllen Sports Complex.

District Attorney's Office:

50985

Approval to process the following invoice for membership dues from Texas District and County Attorneys Association as claims with authority for County Treasurer to issue a check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.

Invoice Date	Invoice No.	Amount
6/1/2015	43172	75.00
6/1/2015	16635	60.00
6/1/2015	44647	50.00
1/1/2015	9094	60.00
1/1/2015	8262	60.00

51327

DA-Border Prosecution Unit Grant (BPU) (1281):
Approval of Resolution for the Border Prosecution Unit Grant to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign documents

Tax Office - Paul Villarreal:

51357

Presentation of the annual collections report

Constables:

51190

Constable Pct. #1:
Requesting approval of the Amendment No. XXI to Texas 1033 Surplus Property Program between the Texas 1033 Surplus Property Program and Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 1 Department. The purpose of the Amendment is to adhere program changes.

51195

Constable Pct. 1 - LBSP FY16 (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY16 grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD), through egrants.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign application through electronic means under egrants as authorized official.

51131

Constable Pct. 1:
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Martin Blanco Jr as Deputy Constable by Constable Celestino Avila, Constable Precinct 1 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011

51302

Constable Pct. 2 - LBSP FY16 (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY16 grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD), through egrants.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign application through electronic means under egrants as authorized official.

51299

Constable Pct. 3 - LBSP FY16 (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY16 grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD), through egrants.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign application through electronic means under egrants as authorized official.

51306

Constable Pct 3 Fed Shrg-DOJ (1257):
Approval of 2015 appropriation for Const Pct3 Fed Shrg-DOJ in the total amount of $10,000.00 for various accounts.

51186

Constable Pct. 4:
Requesting approval of the Amendment No. XXI to Texas 1033 Surplus Property Program between the Texas 1033 Surplus Property Program and Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 Department. The purpose of the Amendment is to adhere program changes.

51193

Constable Pct. 4:
Requesting approval to reimburse Constable Atanacio "JR" Gaitan the amount of $150.21 for fuel utilizing his personal credit card being that county fuel cards have not yet been issued for the new vehicles with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures have been completed by County Auditor.

51197

Constable Pct. 4 - LBSP FY16 (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY16 grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD), through egrants.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign application through electronic means under egrants as authorized official.

51192

Constable Pct. #4:
Requesting approval to reimburse Horaldo Sanchez the amount of $30.00 for fuel utilizing his personal credit card being that a county fuel card has not yet been issued for the new vehicle with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures have been completed by County Auditor.

10.

Sheriff's Office:

51270

Local Border Security Program FY 15 (1284):
Ratification for extension request for the Local Border Security Program FY 2015 Authorization and approval to accept an extension for the Local Border Security Program FY 15 (LBSP-15) (New termination date is 9/30/15).

51267

Sheriff's Office - LBSP FY16 (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY16 grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD), through egrants.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign application through electronic means under egrants as authorized official.

51241

1. Approval of Interlocal Agreements for Shooting Range Use/Training between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and
a. Texas Parks and Wildlife
b. Hidalgo County Fire Marshal

2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, and County Sheriff to sign both agreements.

51225

Approval of Sheriff/Constable Fee Schedule for Year 2016.

11.

Executive Officer - Valde Guerra:

51296

Approval of and authorization for County Judge to sign Certificate of County Judge of Hidalgo County, Texas relating to Education Revenue Bond Series 2015 of IDEA Public Schools

12.

Juvenile Probation - Buddy Silva:

51285

Approval of Interlocal Agreement between McAllen Independent School District and Hidalgo County acting by and through its Juvenile Probation Department (catering services)

13.

Human Resources - Esther Cortez:

51203

Tax Office (1100) / Special Vehicle Inventory (1246):
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel action effective next full pay period, 09/21/2015:

Action	Slot#	Dept/ Program	Position Title	Budgeted Salary	Proposed Position Title
Title Change	0003	140-001	Manager, Tax Collection Section	$65,507.00	Property Tax Manager
				$2,800.00 (Auto Allowance)
	0002	140-003		$3,000.00

2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioner's Court action.

14.

Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez

51182

1. Requesting approval to accept the Title V Child Health FY 16 grant contract #2016-003931-00 in the amount of $32,833.00 for the period of 09/01/2015 to 08/31/2016.
2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the Title V Child Health grant contract and related documents.
3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $32,833.00.
4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation.
5. Requesting approval of the salary schedule.

51185

1. Requesting approval to accept the Title V Prenatal FY 16 grant contract #2016-003894-00 in the amount of $144,029.00 for the period of 08/31/2015 to 08/31/2016.
2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the Title V Prenatal grant contract and related documents.
3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $144,029.00.
4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation.
5. Requesting approval of the salary schedule.

51281

Pursuant to Chapter 121 Local Public Health Reorganization Act; Sec.121.006, requesting approval of the Full-Pay Schedule of Fees to be effective 09/15/2015.

51283

Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code section 157.903, requesting approval of indemnification in the amount of $10.00 for a counterfeit $10.00 bill received at a county clinic.

51180

1. Requesting approval to accept the Texas Healthy Communities grant contract #2016-003876-00 in the amount of $50,000.00 for the period of 10/01/2015 to 09/30/2016.
2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the Texas Healthy Communities grant contract, Certification Regarding Lobbying Statement and the Fiscal Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Certification Statement.
3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $50,000.00.
4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation.

51287

Requesting approval to allow Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Dept. staff in partnership with Hidalgo County Emergency Management staff to host and provide training for local Amateur Radio Operators. The training will be held on October 10, 2015 at the Hidalgo County EOC and utilize the EOC's radio equipment and equipment brought by local Amateur Radio Operators.

Health Care Funding District:

51286

A. Consideration and approval to allow paying hospitals the option to pay FY 2016 Mandatory Payment in full by September 25, 2015 in order to satisfy State funding IGT requirements set by HHSC.
B. Consideration and approval for the Hidalgo County Tax Accessor/Collector to collect the mandatory payment and transfer funds to the County Treasurers Office.

Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures

Indigent Health Care Program:

Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures

15.

Fire Marshal's Office - Juan Martinez:

51224

1. Discussion, Consideration and Action regarding acceptance of (Auxiliary) Deputy Fire Marshal(s) / Fire Investigators for appointment by the Fire Marshals to State Licensing Commission (Certification): Under Authority of LGC 352.011 Section A (Assistants).

2. Appointment of Auxiliary (Assistant) Members:
a. Wesley Bradley
b. Homer Garza
c. Ricardo Salinas
d. Bryan Medina
e. Charlie Falcon
f. Randy Alvarez

16.

Urban County - Diana Serna:

50960

Public Hearing to consider public comments on the County of Hidalgo Urban County Program's Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) prior to submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

51320

1. Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3 requests approval from Hidalgo County Commissioners' Court to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of La Joya in the amount of $396,004.93 for the overlaying of streets utilizing FY 25, 26 & 28 (2012, 2013 & 2015) UCP Street Improvements funding.

2. Requesting authorization for Hidalgo County Judge to sign the required documents.

51206

Urban County CDBG / TxCDBG Disaster Recovery (1288):
1. Approval to transfer the following employees from TxCDBG Disaster Recovery (1288-463-00-250-006-1) to Urban County CDBG (1288-463-00-250-001-6) effective next full pay period, 09/21/2015:

Employee #	Current Dept/Prog/Slot #	Position Title	Current Budgeted Salary	Proposed Dept/Prog/Slot#	Proposed Position Title	Proposed Budgeted Salary
090557	(250-006) 0001	UCP Coordinator I	$38,222.00	(250-001) 0011	UCP Coordinator I	$38,222.00
137723	(250-006) 0002	UCP Coordinator I	$38,222.00	(250-001) 0022	UCP Coordinator I	$38,222.00

2. Approval to revise the salary schedule(s) in accordance with Commissioners Court action.

51084

Requesting approval for a six (6) month extension to the FY 2008 and FY 2012 Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Agreement between the Urban County Program and Proyecto Azteca

51085

Requesting authority for Hidalgo County Urban County Program to migrate our existing accounting software Fundware (Blackbaud) to the Financial Edge software which is a web-based solution developed, sold and supported by Blackbaud. The Financial Edge utilizes the current market standard and readily supported technologies, and Fundware software will no longer be upgraded. Blackbaud is the sole owner of any and all intellectual property related to the software program listed above and is the sole provider for related training and consulting services. Total data conversion cost including training and implementation is $17,495.00 and the annual subscription fee for each three (3) period is $3,992.20.

51200

Urban County Program on behalf of the City of Palmview is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for Professional Appraisal Services with Leonel Garza Jr. and Associates in the amount of $9,000.00 utilizing CDBG FY 26 (2013) Street Improvements funds for La Homa Road/Bridge Project.

51207

The Urban County Program on behalf of the City of Palmview is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for Professional Appraisal Review Services with HLH Appraisal Services in the amount of $1,800.00 utilizing CDBG FY 26 (2013) Street Improvement funds for La Homa Road/ Bridge Project.

17.

Elections Administration - Yvonne Ramon:

51221

Approval of Full Contract for Election Services between Hidalgo County and the Valley View Independent School District for their special election to be held on September 11, 2015.

18.

Head Start Program - Teresa Flores:

51170

Discussion, Approval of the 2015-2016 Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Plan

51168

Discussion, Approval and Appointment of One (1) Community Representative by Each Member of the Commissioners' Court to Serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council, for a One (1) Year Term According to 45 CFR Chapter XIII, 1304.50(b)(1)-(b)(7) Beginning October 2015

51169

Discussion, Approval to Submit the Following 2016 Budget Applications:
a. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
b. Texas Department of Agricultural (TDA)

51173

Discussion, Approval to Renew the Interlocal Agreement with the South Texas Cooperative through Region One Education Service Center for the Purpose of Purchasing all Food Commodities, Uniforms, Supplies and Services

51172

Discussion/Approval to Amend Memorandum of Understanding between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Weslaco Independent School District

51171

Discussion, Approval of the 2014-2015 Program Information Report (PIR)

19.

Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:

51273

Proclamation declaring September 25, 2015 as National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims and supporting the candlelight vigil that will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. that evening at the Pepe Salinas Memorial Civic Center in Pharr.

51308

Requesting authorization for title reports, appraisals, surveys metes & bounds and acquisition of land for Pct 2 Lopezville Park Expansion.

51342

CO2014 - Pct. 2 (1345)
Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds in the amount of $358,339.00 to drainage and park project expenditures.

20.

Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:

51055

Requesting approval to abandon H.C.I.D #16 irrigation pipeline on 7 1/4 Mile North Iowa Road.

21.

Budget & Management - Sergio Cruz:

51105

Second Public Hearing to discuss proposed 2015 Tax Rate. (Adoption of the 2015 Tax Rate will be held on September 29, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. in the Hidalgo County Old Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, Edinburg, Texas.)

51331

Approval of cost of issuance budget for Certificates of Obligation, Series 2015-A, Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2015-B and for Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2015-C.

51332

Consider and approve an order authorizing issuance, sale and delivery of Hidalgo County, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2015A; payable from the levy of a direct and continuing annual ad valorem tax within the limits prescribed by law and a limited pledge (never to exceed $1000) from the surplus net revenues from the operation of the county’s parks as authorized pursuant to chapter 320, local government code; prescribing the terms and form thereof; providing for the payment of the principal thereof and interest thereon; authorizing the use of an official statement to be used in connection with the sale of the certificates; and making other provisions regarding such certificates and matters incident thereto.

51349

Title IV-E Child Welfare Services (1100):
1. Approval of the revised Title IV-E Child Welfare Services Grant Budget (Contract #23941009) for October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016.
2. Approval for County Judge to sign required documents.

51068

1. Discussion, consideration and action to enter into The Texas VINE Annual Maintenance Grant Contract - fiscal year 2016 with the Office of the Attorney General of Texas and authorization for County Judge to sign the required documents.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the Texas VINE Annual Maintenance Grant.
3. Approval of appropriation of funds for the Texas VINE Program in the amount of $27,715.32.
4. Discussion, consideration and action to enter into a Service Agreement Renewal between Appriss and Hidalgo County for the period of September 1, 2015 to August 31, 2016 in the amount of $27,715.32 and authorization for County Judge to sign the required documents.

51240

Requesting approval to complete and submit credit application to Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. in order to purchase Welding supplies and other misc. items from vendor with authority for County Judge to sign credit application.

51255

FY 2015 JAG Grant (1282):
1. Approval to accept the FY 15 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award (JAG) in the amount of $37,085.00.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor for the FY 15 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award (JAG).
3. Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds for the FY 15 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $37,085.00 (1282).
4. Approval of Salary Schedule.

51298

Discussion, consideration and approval to fund Juvenile Department Room and Board expenditures in the amount of $364,479.12 and authorization to process payment for July invoices.

Budget Appropriations:

51050

Const Pct4 CCP59 (1231):
Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds for Const Pct4 CCP59 in the amount of $5,000.00 to fund general supplies.

51184

Elections Department - Elections Contracts (1100):
Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds in the amount of $255,301.34 to fund various operating expenditures.

22.

Purchasing Department - Marty Salazar:
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 FOWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.

B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).

Hidalgo County

51004

Presentation of responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid [as detailed in tabulation sheet contained herein] while also meeting all specifications and/or requirements for the purpose of award and approval of contract document for Request for Bid titled: Hidalgo County Purchase of Sand and Bedding Material" on an as needed basis [by all funding sources for elected offices, departments, programs &/or agencies] through project No.: 2015-210-08-12-SGS.

Fire Marshal:

51162

A. Requesting exemption from competitive procurement requirements pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 262.024 (a)(7); an item that can only be obtained from only one source; (A) items for which competition is precluded because of the existence of patents, copyrights, secret processes or monopolies (see attached patent information).

B. Approval of a "Sole Source Declaration" for "BullEx, Inc." for the purchase of BullsEye Digital Fire Extinguisher Training Kit; including any present & future accessories & supplies, support service, and maintenance to be used by Hidalgo County Fire Marshall and other related Hidalgo County Emergency Response Agencies (all funding sources) with said declaration to remain in effect while declaration is in place or until revoked by HCCC.

Executive Officer

51345

Acceptance and approval of "First Amendment" to the Software License & Service Agreement with Destiny Software, Inc. to reflect termination date of September 30, 2017.

County Judge's Office

51284

A. Award to secondary (Ceres Environmental Services) and tertiary (Phillips & Jordan Incorporated) vendors including approval of final negotiated agreements [as ranked by CC on 06-23-15] for pre-positioned services to the following which include the following “term” provisions:

B. Term of contracts:
1. Initial term of contacts-upon approval to execute through December 31, 2016*
2. Renewal/Extension options-Two (2) One (1) year renewals:
• January 01, 2017 through December 31, 2017
• January 01, 2108 through December 31, 2018
[as these are the current terms of award through H-GAC}.

Pct. 1

51322

Presentation of the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best sealed quote/bid [attached herein] for the purchase of 1.5 ton Double Drum Roller (Wacker) in the amount of $13,007.14 from United Rental.

51262

A. Clarification purposes to include "Construction Materials Testing Services" [in addition to captioned & approved Geo-Technical Services by CC - 09/01/15-AI#50964] with the number one ranked firm as selected through County's protocol from the "POOL" of Engineering;

B. Acceptance and approval of a professional services agreement with "Millennium Engineers Group, Inc.", Contract #C-15-319-09-29 for the provision of "Construction Materials Testing and Geo-Technical Services" [on-call on an as needed basis] for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct One as approved for negotiations by CC on 09/01/15 through County's protocol from the "POOL" of Engineering.

Pct. 2

51347

Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of AIA Agreement with Sam Gracia Architects, (as approved for negotiation on CC 4/14/15) in connection with the"Palmer Pavilion/Les Gilmore Kitchen Renovations and Upgrades," subject to legal final review.

51348

Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of AIA Agreement with The Warren Group Architects, Inc., (as approved for negotiation on CC 4/14/15) in connection with the"Construction of a County Wide Service Shop," and subject to legal final review.

51288

Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 7 with R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation, Contract C-07-358-09-04 resulting in an estimated cost increase of $30,873.00 for services under Work Authorization No. 12 for the Pct 2 South Fork Drainage Project.

51309

A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional engineering services.

B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of professional engineering services for Pct No.2 Eldora Road (Jackson-I Rd) Project.

Evaluation	L&G Engineering	B2Z Engineering	South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC
Score	97	96	93
Ranking

C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional contract with the No. 1 ranked firm _____________________for professional architect services for Pct No.2 Eldora Road (Jackson-I Rd) Project

Pct. 3

51368

Approval of a professional engineering services contract/agreement for the provision of general engineering services for, "Road & Bridge Projects, Drainage Improvements Projects and All Other Related Projects" for Precinct No. 3," with Javier Hinojosa Engineering, commencing, September 15, 2015.

Pct. 4

51188

a. Requesting approval of a professional engineering services agreement with L&G CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. d/b/a L&G ENGINEERING for the purposes of (on call)-"GEO TECHNICAL and CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES" for projects located within HIDALGO COUNTY PRECINCT NO. 4;

b. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional engineering services.

c. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of professional surveying services for (Job Specific) "Surveying Services of County Owned Portion at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery" within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4:

Firm	Aranda & Associates, Inc.	Rio Delta Engineering	CVQ Land Surveyors, LLC
Score by Evaluator 1	93	90	88
Ranking by HCCC

d. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional surveying services agreement for (a job specific) "Surveying Services of County Owned Portion at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery" within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4. commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of: __________________________ for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4.

IT Department:

51279

Information Technology Department:
Requesting authority to continue 2nd of 3yr maintenance agreement term for the original purchase of hardware, software thru PO 713286 issued on 08/18/2014 thru SHI Government Solutions thru our membership/participation with DIR-SDD 2503 in the amount of $38,516.10 thru requisition 282859.

Facilities Management:

51242

A. Acceptance and approval of Invoice from SOS Emergency Oxygen Inhalators for [2] cylinders for a period of 9 months in the amount of $450.00 with authority to process a requisition for a PO for the remaining 90 days expiring 12-10-15;

B. Action for HCCC to either:
1. Renew the rental of two [2] oxygen cylinders for additional year; OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE,
2. Allow current rental to expire December 10, 2015 and return same to vendor.

51358

a. Pursuant to Article 14 of Contract #C-14-100-04-29 (PO#725567), with project engineer, Halff Associates, Inc., a request for approval by engineer, to permit the subcontracting of: Celso Gonzalez, Jr., R.A.S. d/b/a Celso Gonzalez Construction, Inc.,for TAS/ADA Services for Work Authorization No. 1 for Mechanical and Electrical Design Services for Space Pressure Control for the County Autopsy Facility.

b. Acceptance and approval of Invoice# M201555 in the amount of $1,857.99 for processing and payment as submitted by HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC., in connection to "on call" Contract #C-14-100-04-29 under (WA#1-PO#-725567) for project: Facilities Management -"Mechanical and Electrical Design Services for Space Pressure Control" for the County Autopsy Facility.

Budget & Management

51194

Approval of "First Amendment" to Letter of Engagement (Agreement) C-14-134-06-30 with Estrada Hinojosa Company in connection to RFP 2014-134-Financial Advisory Services in orde to clarify the fees as shown on Appendix A of current agreement and replace with the revised adjusted "Attahment "A" - Appendix "A".

Sheriff's Office

51280

Presentation of the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid [and meeting all specifications and/or requirements] for the purpose of award and approval of contract for Request for Sealed Quotes titled: Hidalgo County (all funding sources) - "Purchase of Straw Hats" through project No. 2015-282-09-08-SGS but in no event to exceed $50K sealed bid threshold.

51256

A. Requesting exemption from competitive procurement requirements pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 262.024 (a)(7); an item that can only be obtained from only one source;

B. Approval of a "Sole Source Declaration" for "Hawk Analytics, Inc." for the purchase of CellHawk ; including any present, future accessories, licenses, support service, and maintenance to be used by Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and other related Hidalgo County Law Enforcement Agencies (all funding sources) with said declaration to remain in effect while declaration is in place or until revoked by Hidalgo County Commissioners Court;

C. Approval for HCSO to purchase CellHawk (includes use of the Application; all software upgrades & maintenance; and unlimited technical support provided via phone and/or email) through assigned requisition #282194 in the amount of $4,995.00;

D. Authorization to renew maintenance and support services and annual licenses for the lifetime of the software.

51248

A. Authority to declare surplus weaponry [18 service handguns] detailed in supporting documentation contained herein for the purpose of trade-in so as to complete the transaction and purchase the new weaponry through HC membership/participation through TASB Buyboard contract #432-13 awarded vendor, G.T. Distributors, Inc.-PO#730885 [with neither delivery of items nor release of used items until HCCC approval of this agenda item];

B. Request removal of said weaponry from HCSO fixed asset inventory so as to use for the purchase of new weaponry;

23.

Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:

Real Estate Acquisition

Pending and/or potential litigation

51178

Civil Action No. 7:15-cv-43; Daniel Enrique Cantu v. County of Hidalgo Sheriff's Department

51215

Claim of Arlet Suarez

51217

Claim of Ernesto Luna

51245

Claim of Jose P. Luna

51328

Claim of Feliciano Cano

51312

Claim of Gabriela Ventura

24.

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. Requesting engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement

25.

Open Session:

Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same

Pending and/or potential litigation

51179

Civil Action No. 7:15-cv-43; Daniel Enrique Cantu v. County of Hidalgo Sheriff's Department

51216

Claim of Arlet Suarez

51218

Claim of Ernesto Luna

51246

Claim of Jose P. Luna