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1. |
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Roll Call |
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2. |
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Pledge of Allegiance |
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3. |
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Prayer |
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4. |
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Approval of Consent Agenda |
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5. |
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Open Forum |
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6. |
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County Judge's Office: |
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A. |
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52257
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Update by the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority |
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B. |
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52272
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Discussion and possible action on Order Approving Memorandum of Understanding among the County of Hidalgo, the City of Edinburg, the City of McAllen, the City of Mission and the City of Pharr and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley regarding the Development of and Funding for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine and the related Chapter 381 Economic Development Agreement by and among Hidalgo County, Texas, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and The University of Texas System. |
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District Courts: |
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A. |
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52228
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449th District Court:
Requesting approval to reimburse Judge Jesus Contreras the amount of $195.00 (req. # 287549) for payment of National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges membership dues, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
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8. |
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District Attorney's Office: |
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A. |
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52218
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1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for FY2015 Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant.
2. Approval to appropriate the FY 2015 Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant funds.
3. Approval of the following personnel actions:
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Dept |
Position Title |
Proposed Salary/Allowance |
G001 |
080-018 |
Advocate I |
$33,000.00 |
G002 |
080-018 |
Assistant District Attorney III |
$63,100.00 |
A142 |
080-007 |
$900.00 |
4. Approval to appropriate funds in the amount of $ 900.00 for auto allowance from Fund 1223
5. Approval of the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court approval. |
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B. |
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52115
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1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2016-2017 Victim Assistance Program.
2. Approval to appropriate the FY 2016-2017 Victim Assistance Program grant funds.
3. Approval to appropriate HB65 funds.
4. Approval of the following personnel actions:
Slot# |
Dept |
Position Title |
Proposed Salary/Allowance |
G001 |
080-017 |
Advocate I |
$33,000.00 |
G002 |
080-017 |
Advocate I |
$33,000.00 |
G003 |
080-017 |
Assistant District Attorney II |
$58,100.00 |
A141 |
080-007 |
$900.00 |
5. Approval of the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court approval. |
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County Treasurer - Norma Garcia: |
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A. |
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52235
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1. Discussion, consideration and approval of Hidalgo County Investment Policy in accordance with Chapter 2256.005(e) of the Texas Local Government Code.
2. Discussion, consideration and approval of Multi-Bank Securities, Inc. Resolution.
3. Discussion, consideration and approval of the Authorized Broker/Dealers List in accordance with Chapter 2256.025 of the Texas Local Government Code. |
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Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: |
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A. |
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52035
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Discussion, consideration, and approval to execute an inter-local agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Pharr for implementation of scofflaw procedures and processes for vehicle registration denial services. |
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B. |
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52239
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Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of a Dealer Agreement between Hidalgo County and (Heller-Bird III, LTD. DBA Jaguar San Juan, Land Rover San Juan – P118864, Heller-Bird V, LTD. DBA Acura of the Rio Grande Valley – P130258, Heller-Bird II, LTD. DBA Audi San Juan – P116285, Heller-Bird Motors, LTD. DBA Mercedes-Benz of San Juan, Smart Center of San Juan – P112761)
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11. |
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Sheriff's Office: |
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A. |
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52184
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1. Authorization and approval to accept the FY 2016 STEP – Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant in the amount of $32,741.52.
2. Authorization to delegate Sheriff Guerra, as authorized official, to sign Grant Agreement.
3. Authorization to pay Overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2016 STEP- Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant.
5. Approval to appropriate the budget for the FY 2016 STEP – Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant in the amount of $32,741.52. |
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B. |
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51864
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State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) Grant (1284):
1. Authorization and approval for Certification of Revenues for SCAAP 2015
2. Authorization and approval for Appropriation of funds for SCAAP 2015 in the amount of $34,934.00 |
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C. |
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52074
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1. Approval of agreements for Shooting Range Use/Training between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and
a. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
b. Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, and County Sheriff to sign both documents. |
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Executive Office: |
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A. |
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52262
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Presentation of 1st Quarter Delinquent Tax Collection Report for the period of July 1, 2015 - September 30, 2015 - Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP |
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B. |
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52268
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1. Discussion and action on tax resale bids received on the properties (see attached list)
2. Discussion and action on Order for tax resale bid properties |
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Health & Human Services Department: |
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A. |
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Health Care Funding District: |
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Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures |
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B. |
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Indigent Health Care Program: |
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Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures |
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14. |
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Emergency Management: |
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A. |
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52281
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1. Presentation, discussion, and necessary action on Proclamation to terminate the Order Continuing Local State of Disaster for the County of Hidalgo due to the torrential rain event of October 24, 2015, which caused severe damage and flooding to property.
2. Presentation, discussion and authorization for the County Judge to sign the required documentation. |
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Community Service Agency: |
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A. |
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52241
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Presentation and approval of the PY 2016 Community Needs Assessment Strategic plan and CAP plan
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B. |
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52293
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Approval of the amendment to the license agreement between the County of Hidalgo Texas and SHAH Software Inc. |
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Elections Administration: |
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A. |
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Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Elections updates |
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Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: |
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A. |
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52182
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Requesting approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Hidalgo, Mcallen Careers Institute, and Motivation Education & Training, Inc to provide vocational trade training (welding) at the Pct. 2 Alamo CRC |
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Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: |
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A. |
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52266
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1. Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between City of Palmview and County of Hidalgo for road improvement project (Champion Lane).
2. Approval of ICA Project in accordance with Texas Government Code 791.014 to overlay Champion Lane in the City of Palmview, Texas. |
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B. |
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52055
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Requesting approval of First Amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Alton concerning certain improvements to FM 676 (Mile 5) from SH 107 (Conway) to Taylor Road. |
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C. |
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52271
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Requesting approval to name road located at 5 1/2 miles North FM 492 as Vera Rd. |
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Budget & Management: |
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A. |
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52285
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Pct 4 Rio Grande Care Rd (1200):
Approval of 2015 interfund transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency (1100) to Pct 4 Rio Grande Care Road Project (1200) in the amount of $245,000.00 to fund road project expenditures.
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B. |
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52280
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1. Discussion, consideration and approval of AEP (American Electric Power) Contribution-In-Aid-of-Construction Agreement for Electric Distribution Services for the installation of 7 streetlights at Mi Sueno Subdivision in Precinct #3.
2. Discussion, consideration and approval of AEP (American Electric Power) Contribution-In-Aid-of-Construction Agreement for Electric Distribution Services for the installation of 17 streetlights at Eduardos #8 Subdivision in Precinct #3.
3. Discussion, consideration and approval of MVEC (Magic Valley Electric Cooperative) Agreement for the installation of 2 streetlights at Lucero del Norte Subdivision in Precinct #1.
4. Discussion, consideration and approval of MVEC (Magic Valley Electric Cooperative) Agreement for the installation of 19 streetlights at Goolie Meadows Subdivision in Precinct #1.
5. Discussion, consideration and approval of MVEC (Magic Valley Electric Cooperative) Agreement for the installation of 19 streetlights at El Dora Heights Subdivision in Precinct #2. |
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C. |
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52093
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Discussion, consideration and approval to submit the Texas VINE Reimbursement Maintenance Invoice in the amount of $6,928.83 (First Qtr) and the Texas Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) County Verification of Continuing Production Record with authority for County Judge to sign the required documents. |
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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 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). |
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Hidalgo County |
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52048
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A. Requesting approval to declare the items listed in Exhibit "A" (attached herein), office furniture, equipment and vehicles as "Surplus" for the purpose of sale through auction (scheduled for 12-09-2015) in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 263.152 (a)(1); AND, in the event "NO BIDS" received,
B. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 263.151(1) and/or 263.152(a)(3), Commissioners Court proceed to:'...order any of the property to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as worthless in as much as the sale of said items CC undertook to sell (under Subsection (1) at auction on 12-09-2015 resulted in no bids were received;
C. Requesting authority to publish advertisement for the auction of surplus equipment and vehicles scheduled for 12-09-2015, including, but not limited to, Seized, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property or additional and/or necessary auctions. |
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52077
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Presentation of the sole responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid response [s detailed in tabulation sheet contained herein & meeting all specifications and/or requirements] for award and approval of contract for the Request for Bid titled: Hidalgo County-"Concrete Mix and Delivery or Pick Up Services" through project No.: 2015-310-10-28-SGS.
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Pct. 1 |
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52031
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A. Pursuant to Texas LGC Chapter/Section 263.151 (2)(B)(C)(CD) and 263.152 (a)(2) action to declare one (1) GMC 8500 and one (1) 2004 Freightliner Grapple Trucks as "Surplus" [detailed & described in the Exhibit attached herein] for the purpose of disposition [of the 2 units] for use as "Trade-Ins" toward the acquisition of new units;
B. Approval of Governmental Equipment Lease-Purchase Agreement No 2746981 between Holt CAT Truck Center thru the Buyboard Contract 430-13, Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation and Hidalgo County for the lease-purchase of two (2) CT660S-Trucks for Pct 1 Sanitation with authority for the County Judge to sign all related documents for the financing purposes (Project # 2015-391). |
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C. |
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Pct. 2 |
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52263
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Requesting approval of a professional appraisal services agreement with LEONEL GARZA, JR. & ASSOCIATES, LLC for the purposes of appraisal services for: The Fair Market Value Appraisals in connection with the Acquisition of Land-Sale and/or Exchange, Rights of Way, Easements, Condemnations and Disposition of County owned Property located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 (on an as needed basis) and as selected for negotiations by CC from the "POOL" of Appraisers by CC on 10/13/15. |
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Pct. 3 |
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52256
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a. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a Professional Engineering Agreement with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L&G Engineering, for "Veterans Boulevard (SH 495) Project (from Abram Road East to La Homa Road)"as approved for negotiations on CC 04/14/15.
b. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $843,140.00) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L&G Engineering for, "Environmental Assessment, Public Involvement, Schematic and Hydrologic Design for Veterans Blvd (SH 495) project from Abram Rd to La Homa Rd (FM 364)" located Pct. No. 3 through Contract #C-15-161-11-17. |
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52227
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Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 3 (estimated cost of $1,797,300.00) for Engineering Services required for the preparation for the PS&E, ROW Mapping, Field Surveying and ROW Acquisition Services for the Liberty Rd Project form US 83 to Mile 3. C-12-246-10-16 |
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WIC |
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52078
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Presentation of bids received for the purpose of award and approval of contract to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid [while meeting all specifications and/or requirements] as attached hereto for RFB No. 2015-321-10-21-HGO - "Medical Supplies" - WIC Program.
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Budget & Management |
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52151
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a. Presentation of scoring grid below (for the purposes of ranking by CC as qualified to continue process) of the responses received and evaluated in connection with RFP No. 2015-283-10-25-YSS Consulting Services for Self-Funded Insured Group Health for Hidalgo County Employees, in order to proceed forward with the negotiation portion of the procurement process;
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Alamo Insurance Group, Inc. |
Crystal & Company |
Jaime R. Solis Consulting |
Valley Risk Consulting |
Walker & Associates |
Evaluator 1 |
98 |
85 |
10 |
68 |
87 |
Evaluator 2 |
97 |
91 |
52 |
88 |
92 |
Evaluator 3 |
95 |
85 |
63 |
87 |
86 |
Evaluator 4 |
94 |
86 |
11 |
50 |
84 |
Evaluator 5 |
98 |
98 |
0 |
83 |
85 |
Average Score |
96.4 |
89.0 |
27.2 |
75.2 |
86.8 |
CC Rank
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b. Requesting authority for Purchasing Department to enter into negotiations with the number one (1) ranked proposer ________________________ for: Consulting Services for Self-Funded Insured Group Health for Hidalgo County Employees. |
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Sheriff's Office |
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52232
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a. Approval of Construction Change Directive #2 (as drafted/submitted through project engineering, Chanin Engineering, LLC reviewed/concurred by construction manager, Prodigy) in the amount of $25,915.75 (Allowance) so as to give general contractor, Central Air Heating Service, Inc. the notice to proceed, if applicable.
b. Approval of Change Order No. 1 in connection with the "Adult Detention and Law Enforcement Facility Repairs and/or Replacement," to credit the amount of $27,000.00 from contracted vendor, CAHS, Inc. and as recommended by project engineer, Chanin Engineering, LLC. |
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52027
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Presentation of bids received for the purpose of award and approval of contract document to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid and meeting all specifications and/or requirements as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Sheriff Office - "Radiological Diagnostic & Related Mobile Services" for RFB 2015-311-10-21-YZV |
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52082
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Approval to purchase One (1) New 2016 Ford Explorer Base FWD through the County's membership/participation with BuyBoard's awarded vendor, Caldwell Country Chevrolet/Ford (Contract #430-13) in the amount of $26,289.00 which includes delivery and a one time administration fee of $400.00-Project #2015-392-MEG. |
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Co. Wide |
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52069
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Requesting authority to advertise and approval of qualifications, requirements, and scope of services as attached hereto for: "Hidalgo County Pool of Professional Services" for the following;
A. Architectural Services RFQ 2016-001-01-27-YSS
B. Engineering Services RFQ 2016-002-01-27-YZV
C. Eng. Serv. Geotechnical & Construction Material Testing RFQ 2016-003-01-27-HGO
D. Construction Management Services RFQ 2016-004-01-27-MSS
E. Appraisal Services RFQ 2016-005-01-27-SMA
F. Surveying Services RFQ 2016-006-01-27-SGS
for selection on an "as needed basis" (through a grading/scoring, ranking, negotiation protocol-as established by CC) per project by Hidalgo County Commissioners' Court, Precincts, all County Departments and/or applicable Programs or Agencies requiring said services effective March 16, 2016 through March 15, 2017.
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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: |
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Real Estate Acquisition |
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Pending and/or potential litigation |
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C. |
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52286
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Deliberation regarding the following: Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Bluebird |
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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. Requesting engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement |
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Open Session: |
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Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same |
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B. |
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Pending and/or potential litigation |
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52287
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Deliberation regarding the following: Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Bluebird |
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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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26. |
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Adjourn |
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