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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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Open Forum |
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County Judge's Office: |
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A. |
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53133
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Discussion, consideration, and approval of letter of support for Pharr, San Juan, Alamo Promesas del Valle Initiative (PSJA PVI). |
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District Attorney's Office: |
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A. |
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53236
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Proclamation declaring February 2016 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness month.
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53140
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District Attorney - USDJ (1256):
Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds in the amount of $13,000.00 to fund the purchase of uniforms and travel expenditures for law enforcement personnel.
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District Clerk - Laura Hinojosa: |
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53215
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Discussion, consideration and approval to increase change fund from $ 200.00 to $400.00, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 130.902. |
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County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr.: |
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A. |
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53113
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Presentation of annual report regarding collections of court fines and fees by Hidalgo County Clerk Collections Department for year 2015. |
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Sheriff's Office: |
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A. |
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53224
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1. Approval of correction to the grant FY 2016 STEP – Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant in the amount of $40,926.91, which includes a match of $8,139.85.
2. Approval of Revised Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2016 STEP-Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant.
3. Approval to appropriate the corrected budget for the FY 2016 STEP – Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant in the amount of $40,926.91. |
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B. |
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53125
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1. Approval of memorandum of understanding between the Weslaco Police Department and the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office for disposing of forfeited contraband in reference to Case No. C-3044-15-D, in accordance with the local agreement between the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office and the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
2. Approval and authorization for County Sheriff, as law enforcement official, to sign agreement. |
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C. |
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53054
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Operation Stonegarden (1284):
Authorization and approval to de-obligate $30,000.00 of Sheriff's Office Operation Stonegarden 2014 overtime funds to allocate to Mission Police Department.
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D. |
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53053
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Sheriff's Office - LBSP FY17 (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY17 grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD), through egrants.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign application under egrants as authorized official. |
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Executive Office: |
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53233
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Discussion & action naming Clarissa Ramirez as point of contact for the WIC Department |
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B. |
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53172
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1. Discussion and action on tax resale bids received on properties
2. Approval of Order for tax resale bids received on the properties |
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C. |
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53103
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Approval of 2016 Museum Funding Agreement between County of Hidalgo and the Donna Hooks Fletcher Museum in the amount of $10,000.00 |
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53104
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Approval of 2016 Museum Funding Agreement between County of Hidalgo and the Mission Historical Museum in the amount of $ 10,000.00 |
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53080
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Approval to accept settlement check from Allstate Insurance Company in the amount of $198.76 on behalf of Head Start to settle auto accident. (Head Start) |
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53119
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Approval of invoice from Rio Grande Regional Water Authority in the amount of $44,229.00 for Hidalgo County's portion in connection with El Morillo Drain (period of Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2014) and authorization for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by Auditor's Office. |
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53239
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Facilities Management:
Approval of Security Systems Agreement for Fire Alarm Monitoring of the Courthouse Annex III (Old Admin) between Hidalgo County and AFP Alarm and Detection, LP |
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Human Resources: |
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53214
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92nd DC (1100)/ 139th DC (1100) / 332nd DC (1100):
1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Adjustment Policy.
2. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel actions, effective 02/08/2016:
| Action |
Dept/
Program |
Slot# |
Position Title |
Current
Supplement
Amount |
Proposed
Supplement
Amount |
| 92nd DC |
Supplement Pay
(Remove) |
001-001 |
0002 |
Court Coordinator |
$1,500.00 |
$0.00 |
| 139th DC |
Supplement Pay
(Remove) |
003-001 |
0002 |
Court Coordinator |
$1,500.00 |
$0.00 |
| 332nd DC |
Supplement Pay
(Add) |
006-001 |
0002 |
Court Coordinator |
$0.00 |
$1,500.00 |
Supplement Pay
(Add) |
006-001 |
0004 |
Assistant Court Coordinator |
$0.00 |
$1,500.00 |
3. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
4. Approval to revise the salary schedules in accordance with Commissioners Court action. |
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53058
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449TH DC (1100):
1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments.
2. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period, 02/08/16:
| Action |
Department |
Slot# |
Position Title |
Current
Budgeted
Salary |
Proposed
Budgeted
Salary |
Total
Adjustment |
| Salary Adjustment/ Increase |
011-001 |
0003 |
Court Coordinator |
$69,622.00 |
$80,000.00 |
$10,378.00 |
Salary Adjustment/ Increase
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011-001
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0005
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Asst Court Coordinator
(Interpreter pay) |
$47,740.00 |
$51,350.00 |
$3,610.00 |
| $6,000.00 |
$6,000.00 |
$0.00 |
3. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
4. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action. |
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53141
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Public Defender (1100):
1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments.
2. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel action effective next pay period, 02/08/2016:
| Action |
Slot# |
Dept. |
Position Title |
Current
Budgeted
Salary |
Proposed
Position Title
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Proposed
Budgeted
Salary |
| Reclassification |
0001 |
085-003 |
Public Defender III |
$62,475.00 |
Public Defender IV |
$67,472.00 |
| Reclassification |
0019 |
085-003 |
Public Defender IV |
$67,472.00 |
Public Defender III |
$62,475.00 |
3. Approval to revise salary schedule in accordance to Commissioners Court action.
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53163
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Precinct 1 Parks (1100) / Pct 1 Administration (1200) / BCAP (1200):
1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related - Amendments.
2. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period, 02/08/2016:
| Action |
Dept. /
Program |
Slot# |
Position
Title |
Current
Budgeted
Salary/
Supplement |
Proposed
Budgeted
Salary/
Supplement |
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Salary/
Supplement Pay (delete)
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121-013 |
0004 |
Accounts Payable
Supervisor |
$41,988.00 |
$41,988.00 |
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A005 |
$3,500.00 |
$0.00 |
Salary/
Supplement Pay (add) |
121-004 |
0009 |
Clerk IV |
$39,253.00 |
$39,253.00 |
| 125-028 |
A006 |
$0.00 |
$3,500.00 |
3. Approval to revise salary schedule (s) in accordance with Commissioners Court approval. |
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53200
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CCL#3 PROBATE COURT (1100):
1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments.
2. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period, 02/08/16:
| Action |
Department |
Slot# |
Position Title |
Current
Budgeted
Salary/
Allowance |
Proposed
Budgeted
Salary/
Allowance |
Salary Adjustment/
Increase |
023-001 |
0003 |
Court Coordinator |
$69,168.00 |
$70,168.00 |
Salary Adjustment/
Increase |
023-001 |
0004 |
Probate Court Auditor |
$47,135.00 |
$48,135.00 |
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Salary Adjustment/
Increase
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023-001 |
0005 |
Investigator |
$47,135.00 |
$48,135.00 |
Salary Adjustment/
Decrease (Vacant)
Interpreter Pay (delete) |
023-001
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0006 |
Bailiff |
$37,881.00 |
$32,881.00 |
| $6,000.00 |
$0.00 |
Salary Adjustment/
Increase |
023-001
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0007 |
Court Assistant |
$36,957.00 |
$37,957.00 |
| Interpreter Pay (add) |
$0.00 |
$6,000.00 |
3. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
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53232
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Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding the adoption of revised examples of "Prohibited Conduct," currently found in Section 9.45 of the Hidalgo County Personnel Policy Manual. |
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53158
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Discussion, consideration, and approval to continue the project work and the analysis necessary to implement the Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation (Grade and Step) Plan for all County Departments, to include updating Phase I (Commissioners' Court Departments), Phase II (Elected Official Departments), and the development of Phase III (all other Departments and Offices).
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Health & Human Services Department: |
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53171
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Review of Infectious Diseases that may affect Hidalgo County. |
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53130
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Requesting approval to submit a request to the Texas Department of State Health Services for an award in the amount of $10,000.00 to fund a radiological workshop.
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53129
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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 February 13, 2016 at the Hidalgo County EOC and utilize the EOC's radio equipment and equipment brought by local Amateur Radio Operators. |
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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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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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Emergency Management: |
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53176
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Requesting approval to release and/or transfer title of emergency response equipment, as described in Exhibit “A” of, and in accordance with the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement approved by Commissioners Court on April 26, 2015, with the City of Edinburg, City of Pharr, City of Mission, City of Weslaco and the City of McAllen. |
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Community Service Agency: |
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53184
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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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53169
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Authorization to request extension from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for PY 2015 Community Service Block Grant Contract #: 61150002185 to March 31, 2016. |
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53166
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Discussion and possible action to adopt the distric map of Hidalgo County thus designating District One, District Two and District Three. |
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Urban County: |
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53208
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"Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if Applicable." Urban County Program on behalf of the City of Edcouch is requesting authority to pay for the installation of playground equipment for Bell Park, P. Salazar Park and Sgt. Rodriguez Park. Installation will be installed by PlayWorks, Inc. (contract # 423-13) an approved vendor through Hidalgo County’s membership and participation with Buyboard (Texas Association of School Boards). City of Edcouch Parks, Recreational Facilities Imp. FY 28 (2015) funds will be utilized.
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53199
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"Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if Applicable." Urban County Program on behalf of the City of Edcouch is requesting authority to purchase playground equipment for Bell Park, P. Salazar Park and Sgt. Rodriguez Park. Purchase will be made from The PlayWell Group, Inc. (contract # 423-13) an approved vendor through Hidalgo County’s membership and participation with Buyboard (Texas Association of School Boards). City of Edcouch Park, Recreational Facility Imp. FY 28 (2015) funds will be utilized.
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53188
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1. Hold a Public Hearing to consider public comments for Hidalgo County Precinct’s No. 1, No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 proposed substantial budget and program amendments for Fiscal Years 26, 27, & 28 (2013, 2014 & 2015) original work plans. The proposed amendments will delete and/or decrease several public services (subrecipients) under each precinct, due to non acceptance of grant funding and the reallocation of funds into existing activities. The amendments will also create activities and include a new scope of work for Fire Station/Equipment, Rehab Housing - Single Unit Residential and Public Facility and Improvements (San Juan Youth Center) for Precinct No. 2.
2. Requesting approval of a budget and program amendment for Hidalgo County Precinct’s No. 1, No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4, for Fiscal Years 26, 27, & 28 (2013, 2014 & 2015) original work plans.
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53124
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Requesting authorization to cancel the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) contract with Proyecto Azteca in the total amount of $10,000. |
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53123
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Requesting authorization to cancel the Communtiy Development Block Grant (CDBG) contract with ARISE south Tower in the total amount of $10,000. |
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53122
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Requesting authorization to cancel the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) contract agreement with La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE) in the total amount of $35,303.00.
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53121
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Requesting authorization to cancel the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) contract agreement with The Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas in the total amount of $9,525.00. |
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53071
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"Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if Applicable." The Urban County Program on behalf of the City of Weslaco is requesting approval and award of best and final negotiated contract with Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $26,420.29 utilizing CDBG FY 28 (2015) Water/Sewer Improvement funds. |
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53065
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"Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if Applicable." Urban County Program on behalf of the City of Mercedes is requesting authority to purchase recreational equipment for the Mercedes Recreational Center. Purchase will be made from BSN Sports (contract # 413-12) an approved vendor through Hidalgo County’s membership and participation with Buyboard. The total amount of purchase is $9,009.74, utilizing FY 28 (2015) City of Mercedes Public Service (General) - Mercedes Recreational Center funds. |
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53064
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"Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if Applicable." Urban County Program on behalf of the City of Mercedes is requesting authority to purchase recreational equipment for the Mercedes Recreational Center. Purchase will be made from BSN Sports (contract # 413-12) an approved vendor through Hidalgo County’s membership and participation with Buyboard. The total amount of purchase is $8,654.15, utilizing FYs 27 & 28 (2014 & 2015) City of Mercedes Public Service (General) - Mercedes Recreational Center funds. |
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53063
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"Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if Applicable." Urban County Program on behalf of the City of Mercedes is requesting authority to purchase equipment for the Mercedes Recreational Center. Purchase will be made from Office Depot, Inc. (contract # TCPN R142212 furniture contract) an approved vendor through Hidalgo County’s membership and participation with The Cooperative Purchasing Network. The total amount of purchase is $874.40, utilizing FY 27 (2014) Public Service (General) - Mercedes Recreational Center funds. |
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Elections Administration: |
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Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Elections updates |
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53116
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Discussion consideration and approval of layout and rerouting of voter traffic at the Hidalgo County Elections Annex located at 317 N. Closner, Edinburg, TX during the March 1, 2016 Primary Elections voting period. |
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53115
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Discussion, consideration and approval of Early Voting mobile units for the March 1, 2016 Primary Elections. |
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53114
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Approval of 2016 Primary Election Service Contract between the Hidalgo County Elections Department and the Hidalgo County Republican Party to be held on March 1, 2016. |
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E. |
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53090
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Approval of 2016 Primary Election Service Contract between the Hidalgo County Elections Department and the Hidalgo County Democratic Party to be held on March 1, 2016. |
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53088
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Discussion, consideration and action requesting permission to post a list of voters whose mail ballot has been received in our office with the Early Voting rosters we currently post on the Hidalgo County Elections Department's website as per Election Code Section 87.121 Early Voting Rosters. |
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Head Start Program: |
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52956
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Presentation for Discussion, Consideration and Approval to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Texas A&M University Health Science Center |
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52957
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Discussion/Approval to Advertise Including Approval of Specifications (as attached hereto) for Sealed Bids on Lease of Land Space for the Mission (Granjeno) Area |
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52955
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Discussion/Approval of Self-Assessment Schedule |
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Planning Department: |
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53046
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1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request
a. Ranchitos De San Carlos Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Graciela Estates, LTD.) (Curry Road & 83rd Street)
2. Preliminary Approval
a. Pueblo De Palmas Ph. 19 Subdivision – Pct. 4 (J. Gary Frisby) (Kenyon Road & Davis Road)
b. RSBR FM 2128 Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Leticia A. Alamia-O’Neill) (Richardson Road & Alamo Road)
c. San Patricio Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Richard Scurlock) (Walker Road & Victoria Road)
d. Las Palmas Industrial Park Subdivision – Pct. 2 (RTE Investments, LLC) (Dicker Road & 10th Street)
3. Final Approval
a. Replat of Lot 2 Vista Bonita No. 10 Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Jose I. Quiroga) (Cesar Chavez Road & F.M. 2812)
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52902
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1. Partial Reimbursements of Financial Guarantee
a. Campbell Estates Subdivision – Pct. 1
b. Sendero Trails Ph. 1 Subdivision – Pct. 4 |
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Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: |
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53201
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1. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between the City of San Juan and the County of Hidalgo, Texas to assist one another in multiple projects to be defined by mutual agreement in which both the City and the County will benefit from the outcome of the work.
2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the interlocal cooperation agreement project(s). |
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Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: |
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A. |
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53196
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Requesting approval of Agreement Regarding County Roads and Drains between Hidalgo Wind Farm,LLC. and County of Hidalgo. Subject to final review. |
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53050
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Requesting approval to name a County road that runs west between Circle 6 Rd. W and Rancho Brazil Rd. as
El Quelite Rd. |
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Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: |
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A. |
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53177
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Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (1200):
1. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for Pct. 4 Misc. Reimbursements- JO 9 Drainage Project.
2. Approval of 2015 appropriation of funds for Pct. 4 in the amount of $185,817.35. |
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Budget & Management: |
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A. |
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53225
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County Clerk:
Requesting authority to set up an escrow account of $5,000.00 for recording fees assessed by the County Clerk's Office with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. |
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B. |
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53222
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Authorization to participate in the 2016 Texas Warrant Round Up Program. |
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C. |
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53202
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Confirmation of Indigent Defense (1100-412-00-009-003-0) as a County Department and Isidro Sepulveda (slot 0001) as the Department Head. |
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D. |
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53059
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Various Departments: Approval of salary schedule corrections as listed on Exhibit A.
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E. |
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Budget Appropriations: |
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52969
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Sanitation Program
Approval to amend the Countywide Solid Waste Citizen Collection Station Rules. |
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2. |
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53206
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Various Pct 4 Projects (1200):
Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds from the R&B unreserved fund balance in the amount of $396,302.86 to fund Pct 4 Rio Grand Care & Trenton road projects.
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Interfund transfers: |
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53211
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Pct 4 Rio Grande Care Rd (1200):
Approval of 2016 interfund transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency (1100) to Pct 4 Rio Grande Care Road Project (1200) in the amount of $148,697.14 to partially fund anticipated project expenditures.
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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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53152
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Presentation for consideration, action and approval of the proposed Letter of Engagement received from number #1 ranked firm of Burton, McCumber & Cortez for the provision of Independent Audit Services for Hidalgo County with initial engagement for fiscal years 2015 & 2016 with HC option to negotiate fees for the 2017 & 2018 fiscal year audits with compliance with HB1295 [when and if applicable]. |
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53142
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Presentation for discussion and action on the "No Bid" tabulation sheet for: Voluntary [Post Tax] Emergency Air Ambulance Services including, but not limited to, the following issues:
A. Treasurer's Office reports approximately 295+ employees are enrolled;
B. Current company has failed to pay administrative fee for payroll deduction services and Treasurer [as per A. Zamarripa] has suspended deductions until payment is received from Air Vac EMS, dba, Air Evac Life Team;
C. Current contract with Air Vac EMS, dba, Air Evac Life Team expires 02-28-16;
with decision by HCCC to:
D. Re-advertise the project; or, in the alternative,
E. Cancel this post tax voluntary product for HC employees.
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3. |
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53048
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a. Acceptance of the responses received as "qualified" for award for: "Title Company Related Services-POOL" (as listed in the RFP Acceptance Sheet attached hereto) and approval of the contract(s) for RFP: No.: 2016-010-01-13-SMA;
b. Approval of Agreements with firms as (set forth below) in connection to the 2016 Pool for "Title Company Related Services" for Hidalgo County with [compliance of HB Forms 1295] by both vendors (see attachments):
- C-16-010-02-03-Sierra Title of Hidalgo County, Inc., commencing, March 28, 2016
- C-16-010A-02-03-Valley Land Title Company, commencing, March 28, 2016
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B. |
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Pct. 1 |
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1. |
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53203
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A. Recommendation by project engineer, SAMES, Inc., to award the Base Bid to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid meeting all specifications, subject to compliance with HB 1295, for the following two projects as listed:
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PROJECT NAME |
PROJECT NO. |
AWARD RECOMMENDATION
TO VENDOR: |
AMOUNT: |
| 1 |
"Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 – Paving & Drainage Improvements to: Mile 4W (10N - 12N)" |
2016-027-01-27-MSS |
TEXAS CORDIA CONSTRUCTION, LLC |
$628,528.50 |
| 2 |
"Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 – Paving & Drainage Improvements to: Mile 12N (FM 1015 – 2W)" |
2016-028-01-27-MSS |
M. J. A. CONSTRUCTION, LLC |
$155,897.80 |
B. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for the Precinct Commissioner or designee: Raul Lozano, [unless otherwise voiced/announced by Commissioner Cuellar] to execute change orders that involve ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor". |
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2. |
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53216
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Requesting approval of "Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 2" as submitted by Millennium Engineering-Contract #C-15-319-09-15 [increase in the amount of $3,191.25 to previous amount of $7,770.25] for a new total of $10,961.50 for additional services as detailed in the supplemental document for the "Spanish Palms Subdivision project" in Precinct One through original assigned requisition #286496-PO#734791.
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3. |
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52907
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Pursuant to current "Lease of Parcels for Citizen Collection Site(s) for Hidalgo County- Precinct No 1; under Section 1.3 [Holdover], notice and action to continue to utilize leased parcel(s) premises on a month to month provision with Richard Cohrs-Donna Area [E-15-073A-02-04] so as to have no lapse in operating location while procurement process is completed under the same rates, terms and conditions and subject to HB1295 if applicable.
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C. |
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Pct. 4 |
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1. |
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53226
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Requesting approval to submit application for Electricity Services with deposit and application fees in the amount of $865.00 for the Linn San Manuel Emergency Services Facility, payable to Magic Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc., with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment/check after completion of Auditor's review/audit/processing procedures are completed. |
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2. |
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53107
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a. Acceptance and approval of a Professional Engineering Agreement# C-16-048-02-03 with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. d/b/a L&G Engineering, for: "Job Specific" Project: “FM 1925 from 1,500 ft. West of FM 2220 (Ware Road) to 10th Street” for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 including compliance with HB1295 [if and when applicable];
b. Pursuant to Article 14 of the "professional engineering services" agreement #C-16-048-02-03 with L&G CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. d/b/a L&G ENGINEERING, is requesting approval to engage the services of SUB-CONTRACTOR (AMA TERRA ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.) with adherence to insurance provisions required by said article;
c. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $ 681,350.00) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Engineering for "Job Specific" Project: “FM 1925 from 1,500 ft. West of FM 2220 (Ware Road) to 10th Street” project for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, in connection to agreement # C-16-048-02-03.
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D. |
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WIC |
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1. |
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53033
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Presentation of sole responsible vendor [Laura Salinas] submitting the lowest and best bid meeting all specifications and/or requirements for the purpose of award and approval of contract for Request for Bids titled: Hidalgo County WIC Program-"Lease Office Space-City of Mercedes through project No.: 2016-015-01-06-SMA. Subject to compliance with HB1295 [when and/or if applicable]. |
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E. |
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Co. Wide |
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1. |
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53092
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Action to reject all bids received for Hidalgo County "Extraction of Water [aka, De-watering] Project through the Request for Bid: No.: 2016-022-MEG and modification of a new procurement packet [RFB: No.:2016-055-MEG] will be developed and drafted by/through the Purchasing Department and Emergency Management Coordinator so as to remove services/requirements not needed by HC and reflect compliance with HB1295 as well. |
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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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A. |
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Real Estate Acquisition |
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B. |
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Pending and/or potential litigation |
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C. |
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53145
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Claim of Victor Carrillo |
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D. |
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53148
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Claim of Rebeca Bautista |
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E. |
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53151
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David Carrizales & Rogelia Stabolito v. Guadalupe "Lupe" Trevino, et al |
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F. |
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53183
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Claim of Manuel Saenz, Jr. |
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G. |
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53186
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Claim of Deborah Coronado |
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| 26. |
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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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| 27. |
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Open Session: |
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A. |
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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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C. |
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53147
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Claim of Victor Carrillo |
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D. |
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53149
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Claim of Rebeca Bautista |
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E. |
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53153
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David Carrizales & Rogelia Stabolito v. Guadalupe "Lupe" Trevino, et al |
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F. |
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53185
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Claim of Manuel Saenz, Jr. |
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G. |
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53187
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Claim of Deborah Coronado |
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| 28. |
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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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| 29. |
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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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| 30. |
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Adjourn |
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