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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
October 25, 2016
9:30 A.M.
                                          

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:

 
             
1.   Roll Call
 
2.   Pledge of Allegiance
 
3.   Prayer
 
4.   Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5.   County Judge's Office:
 
A. 56990   Resolution in Support of the Rio Grande Valley Walk to Defeat ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, which will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at Bannworth Park in Mission.
 
6.   District Attorney's Office:
 
A. 56769   DA-Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) (1281) / Criminal DA (1100):
1. Approval to accept the Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant (VCLG) in the amount of $42,000.00 effective 09/01/2016 thru 08/31/2017.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2017 VCLG.
3. Approval to appropriate the FY 2017 VCLG funds.
4. Approval of the following personnel actions:
Action Dept/
Program
Slot# Position Title Current
Budgeted
Salary
Proposed
Budgeted
Salary
Adjustment
Change in Funding Source 080-011 G001 Victim Assistance Coordinator $43,260.00 $42,000.00 ($1,260.00)
080-002 0126 $0.00 $1,260.00 $1,260.00

5. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court approval.
6. Approval to reclassify fringe benefits expenditures to the Criminal DA - General Fund account.
7. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
 
B. 56909   DA-Domestic Violence Specialty Grant / DA Investigation HB65 (1223):
1. Approval to accept the Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty/Violence Against Women Formula Grant, from the Office of the Governor's, in the amount of $114,736.86, effective 09/01/2016 thru 08/31/2017.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for FY2016 Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant.
3. Approval to appropriate the FY2016 Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant funds.
4. Approval of the following personnel actions:
Action Slot# Dept/
Program
Position Title Current
Budgeted
Salary/Allowance
Proposed
Budgeted
Salary/Allowance
Create G003 080-018 Administrative Assistant I $0.00 $30,560.00
Salary Adjustment
(Increase)
G002 080-018 Assistant District Attorney III
(Auto Allowance)
$65,405.00 $66,626.00
A142 080-007 $900.00 $900.00

5. Approval to the revise salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' court approval.
 
7.   District Clerk - Laura Hinojosa:
 
A. 56932   Discussion, consideration and approval of the AG State Case Registry & Local Customer Service Contract, FY 16/18.
 
8.   Constables:
 
A. 56865   Constable Pct.3 US Treasury (1257)
Approval to appropriate 2016 Federal Sharing - US Treasury Fund Balance in the amount of $12,469.86.
 
B. 56864   Constable Pct. 3 (1230):
Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds for Constable Pct. 3 Chapter 59 (program 010) from the Constable Pct 3 CCP59 fund balance in the amount of $84,131.10.
 
C. 56866   Constable Pct. 3 (1261)
Approval to appropriate 2016 Federal Sharing - D.O.J. Fund Balance in the amount of $11,698.08.
 
D. 56980   Constable Precinct 4:
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Edward Sanchez as Deputy Constable by Constable A. "J.R." Gaitan, Constable Precinct 4 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.
 
9.   Sheriff's Office:
 
A. 56996   Approval of memorandum of understanding between Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, Texas Department of Public Safety and McAllen Police Department for the establishment and operation of the Texas Transnational Intelligence Center (TTIC).
 
10.   Executive Office:
 
A.   Presentation for discussion, consideration and action (if necessary) including, but not limited to the following: 
1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects 
2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
 
B. 57003   Request from St. Joseph Catholic School for the use of the county parking lot on Stubbs and 12th St. (Shady Lawn) on Saturday Nov. 12, 2016 for Annual Turkeyfest Festival from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (to be used for parking only)
 
C. 56929   Approval to accept a settlement check from AXIS Surplus Insurance Company in the amount of $25,528.46 and a settlement check from Cramer Johnson Wiggins & Associates in the amount of $25,528.46 to settle storm damages to County property during the Weather Event of May 31, 2016.
 
11.   Juvenile Probation:
 
A. 56904   Approval of Interlocal Agreement between McAllen ISD and Hidalgo County acting by and through its Juvenile Probation Department (for meal prep services for students of JJAEP)
 
12.   Fire Marshal's Office:
 
A. 56860   Fire Marshal: Acceptance and approval to reimburse Elizabeth Castro in the amount of $101.75 for notary stamp renewal (requisition 00307729) with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
13.   Human Resources:
 
A. 56893   Approval to waive the year 2017 contribution/donation of sick leave hours to the Sick Leave Pool for currently enrolled participants due to current balance. Employees not currently enrolled and who wish to enroll must contribute sick leave hours as per the Sick Leave Policy.
 
B. 57000  
Jail Commissary (2102):
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period, 10/31/2016:
Action Department Slot# Position Title Current Budgeted Salary Proposed
Budgeted Salary
Create 280-015 0017 Detention Officer
Step I
$0.00 $32,305.00
Delete 280-015 0008 Clerk III $26,958.00 $0.00
2. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action.
 
14.   Health & Human Services Department:
 
A. 56857   Requesting approval to increase change fund for Health & Human Services Department Clinics in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 130.902:
Clinic Location Current Change Fund Increase Total Change Fund
Edinburg 3105 E. Richardson $25.00 $25.00 $50.00
Elsa 708 Edinburg St $25.00 $25.00 $50.00
Hidalgo 702 E. Texano Dr. $25.00 $25.00 $50.00
McAllen 300 E. Hackberry $25.00 $25.00 $50.00
Mission 211 N. Schuerback $25.00 $25.00 $50.00
Pharr 300 W. Hall Acres $25.00 $25.00 $50.00
Weslaco 1901 N. Bridge $25.00 $25.00 $50.00
Totals $175.00 $175.00 $350.00
 
B. 56786   1. Requesting approval to accept the Homeland Security Grant Program - Regionally Ready and Responsive Award No. 3114901 from the Office of the Governor for the period of 09/01/2016 through 03/31/2017.
2. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $21,300.00.
3. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $21,300.00.
 
C. 56856   Requesting approval to submit a contract amendment request to the Department of State Health Services to amend contract #2016-001417-01 TB/PC State for the purpose of reallocating available funds.
 
D. 56874   Requesting approval to submit a contract amendment request to the Department of State Health Services to amend contract #2016-001052-00 RLSS/LPHS for the purpose of reallocating available funds.
 
E.   Health Care Funding District:
 
1.   Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures
 
F.   Indigent Health Care Program:
 
1.  
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
 
15.   Adult Probation:
 
A. 56940   DWI Court Grant (1289) / District Attorney (1100):
1. Approval to accept the DWI Court grant from the Office of Governor(Criminal Justice Division) in the amount of $166,527.00 for the grant period of 9/1/16 thru 8/31/17.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as approved by the County Auditor's Office for the DWI Court Grant.
3. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $166,527.00.
4. Approval to authorize the decrease of supplemental pay allowance for the following employee:
Employee# Dept/
Program
Slot# Position
Title
Current
Allowance
Amount
Proposed
Allowance
Amount
127531 Criminal DA
(080-002)
0026 Assistant District Attorney IV $9,730.00 $9,690.00

5. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action.

Veterans Court Grant (1289):
1. Approval to accept the Veterans Court grant from the Office of Governor(Criminal Justice Division) in the amount of $95,627.00 for the grant period of 9/1/16 thru 8/31/17.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as approved by the County Auditor's Office for the Veterans Court Grant.
3. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $95,627.00.

Residential Substance Abuse Treatment - (RSAT) (1289):
1. Approval to accept the RSAT grant from the Office of Governor(Criminal Justice Division) in the amout of $201,230.18 for the grant period of 10/1/16 thru 6/30/17.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as approved by the County Auditor's Office for the RSAT Grant.
3. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $150,922.64 and the cash match of $50,307.54 for a total of $201,230.18.

Re-Entry Court Grant (1289) / Public Defender / DA's (1100):
1. Approval to accept the Reentry Court grant from the Office of Governor(Criminal Justice Division) in the amount of $150,000.00 for the grant period of 9/1/16 thru 8/31/17.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as approved by the County Auditor's Office for the Reentry Court Grant.
3. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $150,000.00.
4. Approval to authorize the decrease of supplemental pay for the following employees:
Employee# Dept/
Program
Slot# Position
Title
Current
Allowance
Amount
Proposed
Allowance
Amount
120227 Public Defender
(085-003)
0003 Chief Public Defender $9,820.00 $9,770.00
077917 Criminal DA
(080-002)
0013 Assistant District Attorney IV $9,800.00 $9,750.00

5. Approval to revise the salary schedules in accordance with Commissioners' Court action.

Misd DWI Court Program Grant (1289) / Public Defender / DA's (1100):
1. Approval to accept the Misd DWI Court grant from the Office of Governor(Criminal Justice Division) in the amount of $224,302.05 for the grant period of 9/1/16 thru 8/31/17.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as approved by the County Auditor's Office for the Misd DWI Court Grant.
3. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $224,302.05.
4. Approval to authorize the decrease of supplemental pay for the following employees:
Employee# Dept/
Program
Slot# Position
Title
Current
Allowance
Amount
Proposed
Allowance
Amount
155179 Public Defender
(085-003)
0004 First Assistant Public Defender $9,850.00 $9,820.00
207446 Criminal DA
(080-002)
0009 Assistant District Attorney III $9,750.00 $9,700.00

5. Approval to revise the salary schedules in accordance with Commissioners' Court action.

Mental Health Court Grant (1289) / Public Defender (1100):
1. Approval to accept the Mental Health Court grant from the Office of Governor(Criminal Justice Division) in the amount of $363,600.00 for the grant period of 9/1/16 thru 8/31/17.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as approved by the County Auditor's Office for the Mental Health Court Grant.
3. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $363,600.00.
4. Approval to authorize supplemental pay allowance to the following employee:
Employee# Dept/
Program
Slot# Position
Title
Proposed
Allowance
Amount
160954 Public Defender
(085-003)
0019 Public Defender III $9,740.00

5. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court action.
 
B. 56995   Domestic Violence Court Grant (1289) / Public Defender (1100):
1. Approval to accept the Domestic Violence Court Grant from the Office of Governor (Criminal Justice Division) in the amount of $183,206.00 for the grant period 9/1/16 thru 8/31/17
2. Approval of certification of revenues as approved by the County Auditor’s Office for the Domestic Violence Court Grant
3. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $183,206.00.
4. Approval to authorize supplemental pay allowance to the following employees:
Employee# Dept/
Program
Slot# Position Title Proposed
Allowance
Amount
196673 085-003
(Public Defender)
0001 Public Defender IV $11,750.00

5. Approval to revise the salary schedules in accordance with Commissioners' Court Action.
 
16.   Urban County:
 
A. 57029   1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and (18) program participants within Hidalgo County including cities and public housing authorities, for the development of the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Plan.
2. Requesting authorization for County Judge to sign any and all required documents.
 
B. 56891   Requesting authority to purchase fire station equipment through the County's Membership/Participation with BuyBoard's awarded vendor, Casco Industries, Inc. (contract # 432-13), in the amount of $27,909.00 for the La Villa Fire Dept. (FY 2016). (Subject to HB1295 Compliance.)
 
17.   Elections Administration:
 
A. 56884   1. Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Election updates
2. Appointment of the Central Counting Station for the November 8, 2016 General Election.
3. Approval of 2016 General Election Service Contract between the Hidalgo County Elections Department and the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District to be held on November 8, 2016.
4. Approval of 2016 General Election Service Contract between the Hidalgo County Elections Department and the City of Palmview to be held on November 8, 2016.
5. Approval of 2016 General Election Service Contract between the Hidalgo County Elections Department and the La Villa Independent School District to be held on November 8, 2016.
6. Approval of 2016 General Election Service Contract between the Hidalgo County Elections Department and Hidalgo County Emergency Service District No. 3 for their special Tax Ratification Election to be held on November 8, 2016.
7. Approval of 2016 General Election Service Contract between the Hidalgo County Elections Department and the City of Weslaco to be held on November 8, 2016.
8. Recognition of Hidalgo County Election Department's website by League of Women Voters of Texas Education Fund.
 
18.   Head Start Program:
 
A. 56895   Rescind action taken by Commissioners Court on Tuesday, October 4, 2016-Nomination by Commissioner A.C. Cuellar, Jr., Precinct 1, of Arturo Castillo to the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council
 
B. 56896   Appointment of One (1) Community Representative to the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council, for a One (1) Year Term According to 45 CFR Chapter XIII, 1304.50(b)(1)-(b)(7) Beginning in October
(Pending appts.: Commissioner A.C. Cuellar, Jr., Precinct 1 and Commissioner Joseph Palacios, Precinct 4)
 
19.   Planning Department:
 
A. 56946   1.Preliminary Approval
a.Alejandro Marroquin Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Alejandro Marroquin) (U.S. HWY 281 & FM 490)
No. of Lots: 1 Commercial
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, will be provided by onsite drainage detention.
ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Edinburg
Water: Yes, provided by City of Edinburg
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, U.S. Hwy 281 (No internal streets)

b.Huisache Acres No. 14 Subdivision- Pct.14 (Rick Harbison, President) (Whalen Road & Ridge Road)
No. of Lots: 68 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening.
ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Donna
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Ridge Road. Whalen Road and 3 internal streets to be paved.

2.Final Approval
a.RSBR DG (FM 88) Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Manuel Ramiro Saldivar, Jr., Director) (FM 88 & Mile 14 ½ North
No. of Lots: 1 Commercial
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, will be provided by onsite drainage detention with an overflow structure onto Mile 14 ½ North Road.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, FM 88 and Mile 14 ½ North Road (No internal streets)

b.Rancho Sarita Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Cesar Flores) (Moorefield Road & Mile 5 North Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, reconstruction of Moorefield road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Mission
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Moorefield Road (No internal streets)

c.J.O.A. Subdivision- Pct. 2 (Oriel Alvarez) (El Gato Road & Border Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Drainage: Yes, reconstruction of El Gato road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Alamo
Water: Yes, provided by Military High Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, El Gato Road (No internal streets)

d.J & M No. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Sylvia E. Salazar) (Raul Longoria Road & Alberta Road)
No. of Lots: 3 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Drainage: Yes, reconstruction of Alberta road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Edinburg
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Raul Longoria and Alberta Road (No internal streets)

e.Los Tres Encinos Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Rogelio Guerrero) (FM 676 & Schuerbach Road)
No. of Lots: 4 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, reconstruction of Schuerbach road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Mission
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Alton
Paved: Yes, Schuerbach Road and FM 676 (No internal streets)

f.Vaquero Estates Ph. IV Subdivision- Pct.1 (Beto Salinas Flores Group, LLC) (FM 1015 & Mile 11 North
No. of Lots: 61 Single Family
Flood Zone: X and X Shaded
Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening.
ETJ: Yes, approved by City of Weslaco
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, FM 1015 and 4 internal streets.

g.Hacienda San Roman Ph. 1 Subdivision- Pct.4 (Jack McClelland) (Alamo Road & Mile 17 North Road)
No. of Lots: 75 Single Family
Flood Zone: X Shaded
Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening.
ETJ: Yes, approved by Edinburg
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Paved: Yes, Alamo Road and 4 internal streets.
 
20.   Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A. 56907   Proclamation declaring October as National Down Syndrome Month and encouraging residents to participate in the 4th Annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Awareness Walk to be held Saturday, Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Edinburg Municipal Park.
 
21.   Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:
 
A. 56971   Consideration and approval of Correction Highway Right of Way Easement to Hidalgo County. (6 1/4 North Glasscock Rd.)
 
22.   Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios:
 
A. 57012   Requesting approval of payment of claim submitted by Terracon Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $3,583.00. Project: Mile 17 1/2 (Paving & Drainage Improvements).
 
23.   Budget & Management:
 
A. 56919   Approval of the 2017 medical benefits plans (Basic & Buy-Up)
 
B. 57004   Discussion, consideration, and approval to set the indirect cost allocation rate at 7.36% for the grant fiscal year 2017, effective 10/01/16 through 9/30/17 for the FY 17 WIC Program.

 
C. 56948   Co. Comm. (1200)
Approval of 2016 interfund transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency (1100) to Co. Comm. (1200) in the amount of $128,449.23.
 
D. 57008   Transfers In-General Fund (1281)
Approval of 2016 interfund transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency (1100) to Transfers In-General Fund (1281) in the amount of $61,781.38 to fund the total local match required to appropriate funds for the Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant, CC 10/25/16 (AI-56909).
 
E.   Budget Appropriations:
 
1. 57005   Co Wide Adm (1100):
Approval to deobligate cash match funds from the Stop Truancy Grant (Fund 1285) for FY 16 and appropriate into Co Wide Adm-Contingency (Fund 1100) in the amount of $18,298.43.
 
2. 56983   Pct 3 - ILA Palmhurst-7 Road Project (1200):
a. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from the City of Palmhurst for the road improvement project to overlay portions of roads within the City's municipal limits.
b. Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds into Pct 3-ILA Palmhurst 7 Road Project in the amount of $377,141.50.
 
3. 56934   Co Comm. (1200):
Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds into Co. Commissioners (125-004) in the amount of $1,311,550.77.
 
4. 56947   Co. Wide Administration (1100):
Approval of 2016 appropriation of new source General Fund revenues into the Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency in the amount of $231,273.00, as previously certified by the County Auditor on September 6, 2016.
 
5. 56889   Bail Bond Board (1100):
Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds for the Bail Bond Board in the amount of $1,500.00 to fund various operating expenditures.
 
24.  
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).
 
A.   Hidalgo County
 
1. 56953   Approval to appoint Evaluation Committee (as recommended on exhibit A) for Psychological Evaluation Services for all Hidalgo County Law Enforcement Agencies
 
2. 56812   Acceptance & approval of Bid received meeting all Specifications/Requirements for a one time expenditure through a Purchase Order for equipment for Hidalgo County through RFB No.: 2016-217-09-04-SGS - "Purchase of (12) Used 2012 or 2013 International and/or Kenworth Tractor Trucks and (12) Used 2012 Tytal and/or Global Vacuum Trucks"
 
3. 56989   New Courthouse Project:
Pursuant to current contract with L&G Engineering (Article 14), a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of the following in connection with the BUS281/SH107 Roadway and Drainage Improvements Project:
1. AmaTerra Environmental Inc.
2. ROWSS, Inc.
3. ETSI
 
B.   County Judge's Office
 
1. 56881   A. Approval of the evaluation/scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by Commissioners’ Court of the two (2) participating firms:
Thomas Consulting Services Tetra Tech Inc.
Evaluator 1 89 93
Evaluator 2 90 93
Evaluator 3 90 98
Average Score 89.6 94.6
CC Rank
B. Authority to commence negotiations for the purpose of finalizing service agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of ________________________________ for the Debris Monitoring & Recovery Services.
 
C.   IT Department
 
1. 56984   Acceptance and approval of the Amendment to the End User License Agreement between Tyler Technologies, Inc. and Hidalgo County to add Schedule 1.
 
D.   Pct. 1
 
1. 56943   Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Policy, requesting approval of the following Requisitions and PO Increases for HC Commissioner, Pct. #1:
  • Requisition #s: 307885, 307934, and 307960
  • PO #s: 751772, and 751773
  • PO (Increases) #s: 744365, 746312, and 745876
 
E.   Pct. 2
 
1. 56992  
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 with L&G Consulting Engineers, through Contract# C-16-218-05-25 to amend Exhibit B-1 to include the limits of the project and revise the limits of the project on Exhibit D-2 for the Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Road Extension Project.
 
2. 56692   Authority and Approval to enter into a Propane Supply Agreement & Equipment Lease with Amerigas Propane L.P. with no specified term limit in the amount of $1.00 over cost (based on current market index report as provided by the vendor) with agreement termination available by either party subject to providing a 60 day notice; Effective upon Agreement Execution.
 
F.   Pct. 4
 
1. 57026   Acceptance and approval of the final construction contract documents for Building Renovations at Hidalgo County Pct 4 "M" Road Building to Rigney Construction & Development, LLC, in the total amount of $132,000.00.
 
2. 56908   a. Acceptance and approval of a Professional Services Agreement # C-16-369-10-25 with South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC for: "job specific" project: “Sunflower Road” -Precinct No. 4;
b. Pursuant to Article 14, under agreement #C-16-369-10-25 with South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC, requesting approval to engage services from Sub-Contractor (R.O.W. Surveying Services, LLC);
c. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (estimated cost of $ 36,607.07) South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC for: "job specific" project: “Sunflower Road” -Precinct No. 4, in connection to agreement # C-16-048-02-03.
 
G.   District Courts
 
1. 56975   a. Requesting exemption from competitive procurement requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(a)(7)(a) proprietary software in connection with On-line Research Services for Hidalgo County;
b. Requesting approval of agreement if applicable for "On-line Research Services" with Lexis Nexis for the District Judges.
 
H.   Sheriff's Office
 
1. 56871  
Acceptance of Final negotiated contract with Securus Technologies Inc. for Inmate Pay Telephone System & Services" for H.C. Sheriff's Office in connection with RFP: 2016-097-07-27.
 
25.   Open Forum
 
26.   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:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.   Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C. 57006   Pending/potential litigation - Contract #C-05-007-08-02; Juvenile Justice Center
 
D. 56959   C-8615-14-A; Michael Calvillo & Rosa Rivera v. Hidalgo County, et al
 
E. 56955   Claim of Brittany Hernandez
 
27.  
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)
 
28.   Open Session:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.   Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C. 57007   Pending/potential litigation - Contract #C-05-007-08-02; Juvenile Justice Center
 
D. 56960   C-8615-14-A; Michael Calvillo & Rosa Rivera v. Hidalgo County, et al
 
E. 56956   Claim of Brittany Hernandez
 
29.   Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
30.   Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
31.   Adjourn
 

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