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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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County Judge's Office: |
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54881
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Consideration and approval of a Resolution in Honor of the McAllen United Angels Girls Soccer Team |
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B. |
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54916
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Order ratifying Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement (as to McAllen TIRZ Number One) |
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Constables: |
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A. |
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54807
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Constable Pct. #2:
Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Jason Garcia as Reserve Deputy Constables by Martin Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012. |
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Sheriff's Office: |
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A. |
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54862
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1. Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Shooting Range Use/Training between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, and County Sheriff to sign two original documents. |
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B. |
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54852
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Approval to appropriate $85,000.00 from the unreserved fund balance in the
Sheriff's Federal Sharing - U.S. Department of Treasury (Fund 1228). |
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District Attorney's Office: |
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A. |
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54932
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DA Investigation HB65 (1223)
Approval to 2016 appropriation of funds in the amount of $30,000.00 to fund operating expenditures.
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Human Resources: |
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A. |
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54906
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Precinct 4 CRC (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:
| Action |
Dept/Program |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Current Budgeted Salary |
Proposed Budgeted Salary |
| Delete |
124-001 |
0001 |
Equipment Operator III |
$36,470.00 |
$0.00 |
| Create |
124-077 |
0003 |
Clerk IV |
$0.00 |
$31,252.00 |
3. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
4. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action. |
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B. |
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54797
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Elections Department (1100):
1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel - Related Amendments.
2. Discussion, consideration, and approval to extend the following temporary full-time positions, effective 07/01/2016 through 12/31/2016:
| Employee # |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Proposed Budgeted Salary/Hourly Rate |
| 199290 |
T172 |
Elections Clerk |
$10,504.00/yr - $10.10/hr |
| 214809 |
T173 |
Elections Clerk |
$10,504.00/yr - $10.10/hr |
| 211052 |
T176 |
Elections Clerk |
$10,504.00/yr - $10.10/hr |
| 211060 |
T177 |
Elections Clerk |
$10,504.00/yr - $10.10/hr |
| 212938 |
T178 |
Elections Clerk |
$10,504.00/yr - $10.10/hr |
| 212946 |
T179 |
Elections Clerk |
$10,504.00/yr - $10.10/hr |
| 199281 |
T180 |
Elections Clerk |
$10,504.00/yr - $10.10/hr |
| 212920 |
T181 |
Elections Clerk |
$10,504.00/yr - $10.10/hr |
| Vacant |
T174 |
Elections Clerk |
$10,504.00/yr - $10.10/hr |
| Vacant |
T182 |
Elections Clerk |
$10,504.00/yr - $10.10/hr |
3. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures for temporary slot #s T172, T173, T176, T177, T178, T179, T180, and T181 and keep the temporary employee #s currently filling the slot #s listed above.
4. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
5. Approval to revise salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
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54824
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Health Adm/Health Clinics (1100)/ RLSS-LPHS/IMM DIV LOCAL/H.D. ADM (1293):
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:
| Action |
Dept/
Program |
Slot# |
Position Title |
Current
Budgeted
Salary |
Proposed
Budgeted
Salary |
| Delete |
340-001 |
0045 |
Public Health Technician III |
$52,132.00 |
$0.00 |
| Create |
340-001 |
0056 |
Public Health Coordinator |
$0.00 |
$57,847.00 |
| Delete |
340-003 |
0005 |
Assistant Director Of Nursing |
$74,557.00 |
$0.00 |
Budgeted
Salary / Reduce |
340-003 |
G058 |
Public Health Specialist |
$18,000.00 |
$17,101.00 |
| 340-006 |
G003 |
$18,452.00 |
$17,530.00 |
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340-003 |
0151 |
Assistant Director of
Clinical Care Services |
$0.00 |
$80,000.00 |
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340-012 |
G007 |
Licensed Vocational Nurse II
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$29,934.00 |
$0.00 |
| 340-005 |
G009 |
$1,498.00 |
$0.00 |
| 340-003 |
G060 |
$11,087.00 |
$0.00 |
3. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures and assign employee #131504 to Slot No. 0056, Public Health Coordinator position.
4. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
5. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action.
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HIDTA - Task Force: |
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54801
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Approval of correction for 2016 HIDTA Grant (approved on CC 04/26/16 AI-54270), changing effective salary redistribution date from 05/02/16 to 04/18/16 (Pay Period 10).
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54697
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1. Approval to amend (increase) the 2016 HIDTA Task Force - Chapter 59 Fund Budget (Fund 1251) in the amount of $178,185.00.
2. Approval to appropriate funds in the amount $178,185.00 in the 2016 HIDTA Task Force - Chapter 59 Fund Budget (Fund 1251). |
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Health & Human Services Department: |
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54879
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Requesting approval of letter to city mayors related to Zika Virus Prevention Efforts. |
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54851
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1. Requesting approval for Commissioner's Court to accept and County Judge Ramon Garcia to sign the Lease Agreement with Carson Map Company, Inc.
2. Requesting approval to process lease agreement fee payment in the amount of $590.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue a check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. |
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54833
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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 Field Day Exercise will be held on June 25, 2016. |
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54835
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Requesting approval to renew for a period of one year the Memorandum of Agreement with Texas A&M University Health Science Center for an On-Site Education program. |
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54793
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Presentation of Walk Across Texas Challenge #9 Winners |
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54822
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1. Requesting approval to accept the CPS/OT-UNIQUE grant contract amendment #2016-004045-01. The purpose of the amendment is to amend certain contractual language and revise the budget.
2. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $2,500.00.
3. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation. |
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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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54796
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Discussion South Texas MCO Pass-Through Payment Pilot Program. |
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Emergency Management: |
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54927
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Approval of continuance of local state of disaster under Texas Government Code Section 418.108 |
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Urban County: |
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54901
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The Urban County Program requests authorization to advertise for construction and related activities for all projects identified in the 2016-2017 One Year Action Plan and subsequent amendments, TDHCA, TDA, Colonia funded activities and Texas General Land Office projects. |
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54907
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Requesting approval to Re-authorize Urban County Program Director to sign and execute Loan Agreements, Rehabilitation Contracts, Promissory Notes, Release of Liens on Property that have met the established Affordability Periods, and CHDO Agreements, as they relate to the Housing Program. |
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54908
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Requesting approval to Re-authorize Urban County Program Director to sign and execute contracts and agreements after Hidalgo County Commissioners’ Court approval as they relate to all Hidalgo County Urban County Program projects included in the Annual Consolidated Plan. |
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54909
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Requesting approval to re-designate Urban County Program Director as Certifying Officer Designee for Environmental review procedures for entities assuming HUD Environmental responsibilities (CDBG, HOME, ESG, COLONIA, TDHCA, TDA, GLO Program and etc.). |
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54912
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Requesting approval to re-authorize Urban County Program Director to approve certain Change Orders on Urban County Projects. |
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54913
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Requesting authority to change the Annual Action Plan approved by Commissioners' Court on May 10, 2016 to include an additional $8,713.00 awarded to the County of Hidalgo for the HOME Program after submittal of Annual Action plan to HUD and authorize County Judge to sign a new SF-424. |
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54878
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The Urban County Program is requesting authorization to waive the CDBG Redistribution and Recapture Policy for program year 28(2015). |
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54832
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Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if Applicable, the Urban County Program on behalf of the City of Granjeno is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for Professional Service- Construction Material Testing Services with Raba-Kistner Consultants Inc., in the amount of $7,208.45 utilizing CDBG FY 20 (2007) Parks Recreational Facility Improvement funds. |
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54827
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1. Request approval to decrease the 2014 HOME Owner Occupied Rehabilitation (Rehab) Program line item by $75,000
2. Request approval to increase the 2014 HOME Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Program line item by $75,000 |
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54826
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Request approval to increase the 2014 HOME Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Program agreement between Hidalgo County Urban County Program and Proyecto Azteca by $75,000 and approve the addendum (Right of Exercise) with Proyecto Azteca |
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54825
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1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional engineering services;
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) engineering firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of Hidalgo, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 27 (2014) Hidalgo Parks, Recreational Facility Improvement funds.
| Professional Service Firm |
Grade |
Ranked |
| Javier Hinojosa Engineering |
94.33% |
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| LNV Engineering |
92.67% |
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| S&B Infrastructure, LTD. |
92.33% |
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3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of________________________for the provision of engineering services for an Urban County Program Year 27 (2014) Hidalgo Parks, Recreational Facility Improvements project. |
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54773
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Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if Applicable, the Urban County Program on behalf of the City of San Juan, is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with O.M.T. Utilities in the amount of $193,600.00. UCP funds in Year 27 (2014) Water/Sewer Improvement line item will be utilized. |
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54694
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1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional engineering services;
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) engineering firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of San Juan, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 28 (2015) San Juan Street Improvement funds.
| Professional Service Firm |
Grade |
Ranked |
| Perez Consulting Engineers |
92.00% |
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| S&B Infrastructure |
89.67% |
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| Javier Hinojosa Engineering |
88.67% |
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3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of ____________________for the provision of engineering services for an Urban County Program Year 28 (2015) San Juan Street Improvements project. |
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54692
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1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services-Construction Materials Geo-Technical Testing services;
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) Construction Materials Geo-Technical Testing engineering firms from the County's approved "pool" as graded and evaluated by the City of San Juan, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 28 (2015) San Juan Street Improvement funds.
| Professional Service Firm |
Grade |
Ranked |
| Millennium Engineers Group |
91.33% |
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86.67% |
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| Terracon Consultants, Inc. |
85.00% |
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3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of _________________________ for the provision of Construction Materials Geo-technical Testing service for an Urban County Program Year 28 (2015) San Juan Street Improvements project.
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54691
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"Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if applicable." The Urban County Program on behalf of City of Granjeno is requesting authority to purchase parks, recreational equipment/supplies through Hidalgo County’s membership and participation with Buyboard approved vendor Exerplay, Inc, (Buyboard Contract # 423-13) in the amount of $183,622.65 (quote attached hereto). Freight and installation are included in quote. City of Granjeno UCP Year 28 (2015) Parks, Recreational Facilities and Improvement funds will be utilized. |
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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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Head Start Program: |
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54805
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Discussion/Approval of Program Calendars for Program Year 2016-2017 |
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54780
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Discussion/Approval of Summer Work Schedule |
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54787
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Discussion/Approval on Request to Enter into a Thirty-Six (36) Month New Copier Lease Agreement for Fifty-Seven (57) Copiers Through Hidalgo County’s Membership/Participation in the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Awarded Vendor, Kyocera Document Solutions
America, Inc., DIR Contract DIR-TSO-3092
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54786
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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 the Entities Listed on the Attached List
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54785
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Discussion/Approval of the Following 2016-2017 Hidalgo County Head Start Program Plans:
1. Child Nutrition Services
2. Education Services
3. Family Services
4. Health Services
5. Human Resources
6. Mental Health Services
7. Special Services
8. Transition Services
9. Transportation Services |
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54784
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Discussion/Approval of Audit Finings and Corrective Action Plan for the Child and Adult Care Food Program |
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54783
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Discussion/Approval of Relocation of Funded Enrollment Slots |
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54782
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Discussion/Approval to Disburse Lump Sum Summer Paychecks to Staff who resign as of the Last Summer Leave Day/Last Working Day for Position Assigned |
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Planning Department: |
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54837
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1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request
a. Conchas Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Maria Conchas) (Bentsen Palm Drive & Mile 3 North Road)
2. Final Approval
a. Eduardo’s No. 13 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Aniceto Izaguirre) (Trosper Road & Mile 4 North Road)
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Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: |
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54925
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Appointment of member to the Hidalgo County Housing Authority |
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Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: |
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54915
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Resolution in Honor of Jesus M. Ozuna for his Service to Hidalgo County Precinct 4 |
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Budget & Management: |
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54929
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2015 General Fund & Special Revenue Fund-Capital Leases:
1. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the Co. Auditor, to fund capital lease expenditures for various departments.
2. Approval of 2015 appropriation of revenues & expenditures to fund capital lease expenditures for various departments.
3. Approval of various 2015 intradepartmental transfers to fund capital lease expenditures for various departments.
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54790
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Discussion, consideration and approval to submit the following FEMA Subgrant Application Form 90-91 related to the May/June DR-4223 with authority for County Judge to sign required documentation:
| FEMA Project Number |
Total Subgrant Application Amount |
| PA-06-TX-4223-PW-01937(1) |
124,265.01 |
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54850
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TXDOT - Pct 4 FM2220 (Mile 5 to FM1924):
Approval and concurrence of the Plans of Proposed State Highway Improvement for FM2220 (Mile 5 to FM1924) CSJ:2094-01-038, with authorization for County Judge to sign title sheets for the plan sets for this project.
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54794
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Requesting approval to process the Eligibility Tracking Calculators, LLC (ETC) invoice #4314 as claim with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. |
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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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54871
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Acceptance and approval of an Invoice #14-5-000018-$2,836.93 [dated 5/30/14] from L&G Engineering Laboratory [Construction Materials Testing/Geotechnical Engineering] through approved WA#5 by HCCC on 04-18-14 [re: Contract #C-13-220-08-13] and evidenced by PO#707737 and compliant with terms of WA with authority for Hidalgo County Treasurer to issue payment and audited by HC Auditor.
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Executive Officer |
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54828
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Pursuant to executed Real Estate Broker Services-Notice to Proceed document dated 10-27-15 to CBRE, Inc., requesting approval to terminate said order inasmuch it is not in the best interest of Hidalgo County to dispose of these two properties with authority to send termination notice to CBRE.
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C. |
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Pct. 1 |
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54791
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A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional 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.1 Mile 8N, Mile 2E, Mile 2 1/2 E & Mile 4 N);
| Evaluator |
LeFevre Engineering & Consulting |
Quintanlla, Headley and Associates, Inc. |
Hinojosa Engineering |
| Score |
98 |
91 |
86 |
| Ranking |
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C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional contract with the No. 1 ranked firm _____________________for professional engineering services for Pct No. 1 Mile 8N, Mile 2E, Mile 2 1/2E & Mile 4 N).
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54792
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A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional 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.1 Mile 1 ½ W,J. Flores, Englemen, Las Cumbres & Mile 20 N;
| Evaluator |
Cortraw Engineering PLLC |
International Consulting Engineering |
Rio Delta Engineering |
| Score |
91 |
97 |
90 |
| Ranking |
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C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional contract commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm _____________________for professional engineering services for Pct No. 1 Mile 1 ½ W,J. Flores, Englemen, Las Cumbres & Mile 20 N.
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54626
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Presentation of sole responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid and meeting all specifications and / or requirements (as detailed in the documentation contained herein) for the purpose of award and approval of contract for Request for Bid titled: Hidalgo County - Precinct 1 - "Hauling Of All Road Materials" through project No.: 2016-159-05-04-FAZ. |
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Pct. 2 |
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54905
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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;
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 "Yuma Avenue Road Project" for Pct 2.
| Total Scores |
HINOJOSA ENGINEERING |
JAVIER HINOJOSA ENGINEERING |
L&G CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. |
| EVALUATOR |
97 |
95 |
98 |
| RANKING |
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c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of ____________________ for professional engineering services for "Yuma Avenue Road Project" for Pct 2.
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54903
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Approval of Work Authorization No. 6 (with an estimated cost of $198,379.69) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, to provide PS&E and other design related services for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project.
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54900
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Approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for L&G Consulting Engineers, Contract No. C-15-097-03-17 resulting in an amendment to Exhibit B Scope of Services ad Exhibit D Fee Proposal (with an estimated cost decrease of $27,600.00) for services under Work Authorization No. 5 for the Pct 2 Yuma Ave Road Project.
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54904
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Approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for L&G Consulting Engineers, Contract No. C-15-046-03-03 resulting in additional environmental services needed for the project (with an estimated cost increase of $35,035.52) for services under Work Authorization No. 4 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project. |
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Pct. 4 |
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54928
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a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) for a professional service;
b. Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) the firm graded & evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of Architectural Firms in connection to the "Design and Construction of a New Mechanical Shop" at Hidalgo County Precinct 4;
ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS
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ERO Architects |
GMS Architects |
Negrete & Kolar Architects, LLP |
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98 |
95 |
93 |
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c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional (AIA form of Agreement) for Architectural Services for the purposes of the "Design and Construction of a New Mechanical Shop" at Hidalgo County Precinct 4, commencing with the No.1 ranked firm ____________________________ for Architectural Services.
d. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) for a professional service;
e. Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) the firm graded & evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of Engineering Firms in connection to the "Construction Material Testing" for (job specific) Project: "Mile 17.5 (Paving & Drainage Improvements) within Hidalgo County Precinct 4;
ENGINEERING FIRMS
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Terracon |
Trinity Soils Investigation Laboratories, Inc. (TSI Laboratories) |
Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) |
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98 |
97 |
95 |
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f. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional engineering services agreement for the purposes of "Construction Material Testing" for (job specific) project: Mile 17.5 (Paving & Drainage Improvements) in Hidalgo County Precinct 4, commencing with the No.1 ranked firm ____________________________ for Engineering Services.
g. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 with an estimated cost of ($103,498.56) as submitted by project engineer, Dos Logistics, Inc. for the purposes of Engineering Services for: Brushline Road Improvements (for approximately 3.65 Miles from 3,000 Ft. North of Mile 22.5 Street to FM 490) within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, in connection to (on call) agreement #C-15-384-12-08.
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Presentation of sole/quote received from National Medical Services Inc. meeting all specifications and/or requirements for the purpose of award and approval of contract [but in no event to exceed $50K] for Request for Sealed Quotes titled: Hidalgo County Precinct Sheriff's Office-DNA Testing Lab Services-Project" RFSQ No:2016-174-04-27-SMA.
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54897
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A. Recommendation by Ricardo Saldana, HC-EMC, County Judge's Office and Rey Salazar, HC-DBM for discussion, consideration and action to select Tetra Tech, Inc., fka, Beck Disaster Recovery [awarded vendor thru H-GAC contract #HP07-16/effective 06-01-2016 thru 05-31-19 including renewals], by negotiating & engaging consulting services of "Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Recovery Services" including but not limited to:
1. Assist the county in the identification, assessment and preparation of FEMA project worksheets for the reimbursement of eligible repairs;
2. Assess and evaluate all damages incurred;
3. Work with each precinct and department to ensure that all eligible items are taken into consideration on project work sheets;
4. All Hazards Preparedness, Planning, Consulting & Recovery Services;
5. Emergency Consulting Services;
6. Disaster Debris Monitoring & Management Services;
7. Financial Recovery Services;
so as to have in place all necessary services should an emergency event occur as Hurricane Season is on-going; OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE AND IF REQUIRED THROUGH FEMA:
B. Nomination of a least three (3) awarded firms by H-GAC [list attached herein] for the provision of "Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Recovery Services" for the purpose of scoring/grading [with criteria developed by HC as done for Debris Removal Services] for ranking by CC to negotiate and finalize and contract for services detailed in item A herein with selection of the evaluation committee. |
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Discussion, consideration and action on Letter of Committment from Commissioners Court to partner with Tropical Texas Behavioral Health for the Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Grant Program (related to outpatient treatment) with authority for County Judge to sign; to be submitted with grant application to The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
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54359
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Requesting permission by Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg to use the courthouse parking lot for their Annual Karmesse to be held on October 8, 2016 |
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Approval to accept settlement check from State Farm Insurance Company in the amount of $2,367.25 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Sheriff Office) |
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Discussion and possible action ratifying Edinburg Economic Development Corporation action of EEDC Meeting held on December 29, 2015, relating to a waiver of the restrictions, conditions and covenants contained in the Correction Special Warranty Deed dated September 11, 2006 in favor of the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation and binding upon First National Bank, a national banking association, and/or any successors or assigns of First National Bank |
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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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Claim of Roberto Martinez |
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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 (subject to compliance with HB1295) |
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Open Session: |
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Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same |
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Pending and/or potential litigation |
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Claim of Roberto Martinez |
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Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed |
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Open Session:
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed |
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Adjourn |
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