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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
February 21, 2017
9:30 A.M.

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

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance

Prayer

Approval of Consent Agenda

County Judge's Office:

58571

1. Public hearing to consider comments concerning the adoption of an Order to participate in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program and nominate Columbia Rio Grande Healthcare, L.P. (Rio Grande Regional Hospital) to the Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism as a Texas Enterprise Project.
2. Approval of an order authorizing Hidalgo County to participate in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303, Texas Government Code; identifying available tax incentives, nominating Columbia Rio Grande Healthcare, L.P. to the office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism through the Economic Development Bank for designation as a Texas Enterprise Zone Project under the Act; and designating a liaison for communicating with interested parties.
3. Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and the City of McAllen concerning the nomination of Columbia Rio Grande Healthcare, L.P. for designation as a Texas Enterprise Zone Project.

County Clerk's Office:

58574

Requesting approval of 2017 Elected Offficial Bond for:
Gilberto Saenz - Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 1, Place 1

District Attorney's Office:

58514

Hidalgo County DA's Office - Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor (DVSP) Grant (1281):
Approval to submit a DVSP Grant #2931302 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).

58415

District Attorney (1256)
Requesting approval of the FY 2016 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report for the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office.

58535

District Attorney - TTBH (1281):

1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and Hidalgo County by and through the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents.
3. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $15,000.00.
4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $15,000.00.
5. Authorization to pay supplemental pay in the amount of $11,800.00 to employee No.106011 reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval..

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

Public Defender's Office:

58563

Public Defender's - TTBH (1281):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and Hidalgo County by and through the Hidalgo County Public Defender's Office.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents.
3. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $15,000.00.
4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $15,000.00.
5. Authorization to pay supplemental pay in the amount of $11,680.00 to employee No.160954 reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval.
6. Approval to revise salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners' Court Approval.

HIDTA - Task Force:

58554

HIDTA Task Force
1. Requesting authorization for County Judge to execute the 2016 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report.
2. Requesting authorization to submit FY 2016 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report on behalf of the Agency Head (Ricardo Rodriguez, Criminal District Attorney) and Governing Body Head (Ramon Garcia, Hidalgo County Judge).

58637

Authorization and approval to amend and revise the Interlocal Agreement(s) between the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office HIDTA Task Force and the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office; the Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 3; and the Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4

58640

1. Approval to amend (increase) the 2017 HIDTA- US Justice Funds (1254) in the amount of $245,000.00.
2. Approval to appropriate HIDTA -US Justice Funds in the amount of $245,000.00.

10.

Constables:

58615

Constable Pct.#1:
Presentation and discussion of the 2016 Racial Profiling Report as presented by the Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 1 Office, in accordance with Article 2.133 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

58443

Constable Pct.1:
Requesting authorization for the County Judge to execute the 2016 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report.

58411

Constable Pct. 2 Office - LBSP FY18(1284)
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY18 grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Division (HSGD), through egrants.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign application under egrants as authorized official.
3. Approval of Resolution for LBSP 18 Grant to designate Judge Ramon Garcia as grantee's authorized official and to sign required document (grant period-September 01, 2017 - August 31, 2018).

58485

Constable Pct. 2:
Requesting authorization for the County Judge to execute the 2016 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report

58431

Constable Pct. 2: (1284)
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Operation Stonegarden 2016 (OPSG) grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Division (HSGD), thru egrants.
2. Authorization and approval for the County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign the application form and related documents under egrants.
3. Approval of Resolution for OPSG 2016 Grant to designate Judge Ramon Garcia as grantee's authorized official and to sign required document (grant period: January 01, 2017 - August 31, 2018).

58427

Constable Pct. 2:
Presentation and discussion of 2016 Racial Profiling Report as presented by Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 2 Department in accordance with Article 2.134 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures.

58317

Constable Pct. 3
Presentation and discussion of the 2016 Racial Profiling Report as presented by the Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 3 Department in accordance with Article 2.134 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures.

58405

Constable Pct. 3
Requesting approval of the FY16 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report for the Hidalgo County Constable Department Precinct 3.

58464

Constable Precinct. 4:
Requesting authorization for the County Judge to execute the 2016 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report.

58465

Constable Pct. #4 (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Operation Stonegarden 2016 (OPSG) grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Division (HSGD), through egrants.
2. Authorization for the County Judge, as authorized official, to e-sign the application form and related documents under egrants.
3. Approval of Resolution for OPSG 2016 Grant to designate Judge Ramon Garcia as grantee's authorized official and to sign required documents (Grant Period: January 01, 2017 - August 31, 2018).

58553

Constable Precinct 4 - LBSP FY18 (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY18 Grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Division (HSGD), through egrants.
2. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application under egrants as authorized official.
3. Approval of Resolution for LBSP FY18 Grant to designate Judge Ramon Garcia as grantee's authorized official and to sign required document. (Grant Period: September 01, 2017 - August 31, 2018).

58471

Constable Precinct 4:
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint James Moon as Deputy Constable by Constable A. "J.R." Gaitan, Constable Precinct 4 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.

11.

Sheriff's Office:

58463

Presentation of 2016 State of Sheriff's Office Address by Sheriff Eddie Guerra

58460

Presentation and discussion of the 2016 Racial Profiling Report as presented by the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, in accordance with and adherence to Article 2.133 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.

58509

Sheriff:
1. Requesting authorization to amend the 2015 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report and authorize the County Judge to execute said report.
2. Requesting authorization for the County Judge to execute the 2016 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report.

58572

Sheriff's Office - LBSP (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY18 grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD), through egrants.
2. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application under egrants as authorized official.
3. Approval of Resolution for LBSP 18 Grant to designate Judge Ramon Garcia as grantee's authorized official and to sign required document (grant period-September 01, 2017 - August 31, 2018).

58531

Requesting approval for reimbursement for LVN Sergio Salinas, Medical Assistant Alma D. Flores and LVN Maximina Cruz for the completion of license for Non Certified Technician online through Texas Medical Board in the amount of $71.32 for LVN's and $50.61 for Medical Assistant.

12.

Executive Office:

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

58635

Discussion, consideration and action on letter of support for the creation of Hidalgo County Court at Law #9

58643

Authorization and approval to appoint member(s) to the Emergency Services District #2 Board pursuant to Texas Health and Safety Code Section 775.034

58569

Environmental Compliance:
Reporting the submittal of Hidalgo County's Tier 2 Chemical Inventory Report for 2016 to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and requesting payment of the associated fee of $100.00 based on types and quantities of materials stored by the county.

58558

1. Requesting permission for the Hidalgo County Historical Committee and La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE) to utilize the open forum area on courthouse grounds for the historical marker dedication for the 50th Anniversary of the 1966 Starr County Farmworker Strike and March.

2. Authorization for Hidalgo County to co-sponsor the event and place the historical marker on the Courthouse property.

58517

Approval to accept settlement check from Southern County Mutual Insurance Company in the amount of $914.76 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Health Department)

13.

Human Resources:

58579

Pct. 3 Road Maintenance (1200)
1. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel action, effective next full pay period:

Action	Dept/Program	Slot #	Position Title	Proposed Budgeted Salary
Create	123-005	0107	Mechanic III	$42,521.00

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

58538

County Treasurer (1100):
1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel - Related Amendments.
2. Discussion, consideration, and approval to authorize supplemental pay allowance as per attached Exhibit A, effective next full pay period.
3. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioner's Court Action.

58422

Criminal DA (1100) / DA Pretrial Intervention (1225) DA Bond Forfeiture Comm (1100):
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period, 3/06/17:

Action	Dept./ Program	Slot No.	Position Title	Current Budgeted Salary/Allowance	Proposed Budgeted Salary/Allowance
Salary Adjustment/ Decrease	080-015	0025	Assistant District Attorney III	$6,850.00	$5,305.00
Salary Adjustment/ Increase (Create Slot)	080-002	0110	Assistant District Attorney III	$53,562.00	$53,562.00
	080-016	0016		$10,298.00	$10,298.00
	080-015	0035		$0.00	$1,545.00

2. Approval to revise salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.

14.

Health & Human Services Department:

58456

Discussion and update by UTRGV, School of Medicine, Interprofessional Education on Community-University Partnership.

58645

Discussion and action for Hidalgo County Health & Human Services to participate in the Heart of the Valley forum on April 2, 2017 at the McAllen Convention Center. Will like to introduce Mr. Kittlemen, General Manager, KRGV to provide a brief description.

Health Care Funding District:

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

Indigent Health Care Program:

58453

Presentation of Walk Across Texas Challenge # 11.

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

15.

Adult Probation:

58510

1. Approval of resolutions appointing Arnold K. Patrick as the authorized official.
2. Ratification of applications for the following 2018 Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of the Governor’s Office grants:
a. Domestic Violence Court Grant #3110402
b. DWI Court Grant #2413908
c. Veteran's Court Grant #2431507
d. Prostitution Court Grant #3352401
e. Re-entry Court Grant #2800304
f. Misdemeanor DWI Court Grant #2881403
g. Mental Health Court Grant #3046902
h. Substance Abuse Treatment Facility - RSAT Grant #2928003

58420

December 2016
1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $1,235.00.
2. Approval of appropriation of the DWI program income (GPI) in the amount of $1,235.00.

16.

Community Service Agency:

58515

Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve Contract # 58170002587 in the amount of $4,013,662.00 with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Program Year 2017 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program with authorization for Jaime R. Longoria to electronically sign any and all pertinent documents.

58516

Discussion, consideration and possible action to ratify acceptance of donation for $2,400 from Texas Gas Service for Share the Warmth Program with authorization for County Judge to sign pertinent documents upon final legal review

17.

IT Department:

58299

COMMISSIONER PCT. 1
Authorization and approval to continue with wireless service plan through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:

Qty:	Description:	User:	Service Plan:
5	Cont. Data Card Service	Office Use / Sanitation	4G Mobile Broadband Unl. @ $37.99 each per month

18.

Urban County:

58392

Hold a Public Hearing to consider public comments for revision to the Hidalgo County Urban County Program’s Citizen Participation Plan

58429

“Subject to Compliance with HB 1295 , when and if applicable.” The Urban County Program on behalf of City of Palmview is requesting authority to purchase park equipment through Hidalgo County’s membership and participation with Buyboard approved vendor Park Place Recreation Designs, Inc. (Buyboard Contract # 512-16) in the amount of $144,891.53 (quote attached hereto). Freight/delivery is included. City of Palmview UCP Year 28 (2015) Parks, Recreational Facility Equipment funds will be utilized.

58440

1. 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 Engineering Services with Hinojosa Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $35,000.00 utilizing CDBG FY 29(2016) Street Improvement funds.

2. Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 for Hinojosa Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $35,000.00.

58445

Requesting authorization to cancel the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) contract agreement with A Vision for You Help Center in the total amount of $5,000.

58389

1. Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if applicable, the Urban County Program on behalf of the City of La Joya is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for Construction Material Testing Services with Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., in the amount of $11,352.75 utilizing CDBG FY 26(2013) Street Improvement funds.

2. Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 for Millennium Engineers Group, Inc. in the amount of $11,352.75.

58552

1. “Subject to: HB 1295 Compliance.” The Urban County Program on behalf of the City of Elsa is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for professional engineering services with SWG Engineering, LLC dba Sigler, Winston, Greenwood & Associates, in the amount of $34,511.68 utilizing CDBG FY 29 (2016) Elsa Street Improvement funds.

2. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 – Elsa 2016 Street Improvements project in the amount of $34,511.68.

58502

Urban County Program, subject to HB 1295 Compliance, is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Castle Enterprises in the amount of $45,554.90 UCP Year 29 (2016) City of Peñitas Other Public Facility Improvement funds will be utilized.

19.

Head Start Program:

58486

Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 263, Section 151/152, requesting approval of the following:
1. Declaration as “surplus” the portable building located at 6610 South FM 494, Granjeno, Texas for the purpose of sale through March 8, 2017 auction and, in the event "NO BIDS" received;
2. Declaration as “salvage” for the purpose of disposition/destruction of portable building located at 6610 South FM 494, Granjeno, Texas

58492

Discussion/Approval for Hidalgo County Head Start Program to Amend the Memorandum of Understanding with Texas A&M University Health Science Center School of Public Health.

58491

Discussion/Approval to Advertise Including Approval of Specifications (as attached hereto) for Sealed Bids on Lease of Classroom Space for the Mercedes Area

58490

Discussion/Approval to Advertise and Approval of Statement of Qualifications, Requirements and Scope of Services for Program Year 2017-2018 for the Following:
1. Medical & Dental Providers
2. Mental Health Providers
3. Sign Language Interpreting Providers

58488

Discussion/Approval to Align Revised Priority Rankings for Enrollment with New Head Start Standards and Poverty Income Guidelines for Program Year 2017-2018

58487

Discussion/Approval of Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council By Laws

20.

Planning Department:

58542

1. Public Hearing regarding the Partial cancellation of Jessup’s Subdivision as required by Section 232.008(c) Texas Local Government Code.
2. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve an Order Confirming the Partial Cancellation of Jessup's Subdivision-Pct. 1

21.

Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:

58638

Presentation of certificate of appreciation to Virginia Townsend on behalf of the O.W.L.S.

58536

Receipt, review, and approval of closing documents for Parcel 2 for Pct 2 Yuma Ave Extension Project with authority for the Co Judge and or Executive Officer to sign closing documents.

58584

1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the County of Hidalgo, City of McAllen, and Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 2 concerning ROW Acquisition for the Pct 2 Yuma Avenue Extension Project from Yuma Avenue west to McColl Road.
2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) project regarding ROW Acquisition for the Pct 2 Yuma Avenue Extension Project from Yuma Avenue west to McColl Rd.

58412

TXDOT Pct 2:
Requesting acceptance and approval of Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) - Amendment #1 between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for Regional Linear Park Project from S. San Antonio Ave to Ridge Road (CSJ:0921-02-365) with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.

22.

Pct. #3 - Comm. Flores:

58636

Discussion and approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Hidalgo County and United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

23.

Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios:

58613

Recognition of Edinburg Leadership Class XXVIII

24.

Budget & Management:

58539

Salary Schedule - Various Departments:
1. Approval of salary schedule corrections, as listed on Exhibit A, effective 01/01/17.
2. Approval of transfers.
3. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.

58578

Discussion, consideration, and acceptance of Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Public Assistance subgrant award, (including all grant terms and conditions), with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documents, for FEMA Public Assistance Grant 4272, Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding for the following FEMA Project Number:

FEMA PROJECT NUMBER	TOTAL SUBGRANT AWARD
PA-06-TX-4272-PW-00053	$60,637.43

58501

Texas VINE Grant (1283):
Approval to submit the FY 2017 Texas VINE Grant reimbursement maintenance invoice in the amount of $6,928.83 (2nd Qtr.) and the Texas Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) County Verification of Continuing Production Record with the authority for County Judge to sign the required documents.

58609

TXDOT Precinct No. 4:
Discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) - Amendment #2 between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for 10th Street Extension from SH 107 to FM 1925 (CSJ: 0921-02-300) with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.

25.

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).

Hidalgo County

58489

A. Requesting approval to declare the items listed in Exhibit "A" (attached herein), office furniture, equipment and vehicles as "Surplus" for the purpose of sale through auction (scheduled for 03-08-2017) in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 263.152 (a)(1); AND, in the event "NO BIDS" received,

B. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 263.151(1) and/or 263.152(a)(3), Commissioners Court proceed to:'...order any of the property to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of as worthless in as much as the sale of said items CC undertook to sell (under Subsection (1) at auction on 03-08-2017 resulted in no bids were received;

C. Requesting authority to publish advertisement for the auction of surplus equipment and vehicles scheduled for 03-08-2017, including, but not limited to, Seized, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property or additional and/or necessary auctions.

58459

a. Requesting exemption from competitive procurement requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(a)(7)(a) proprietary software;

b. Requesting approval of agreement(s) [if applicable] for "On-line Research Services" with Lexis Nexis including but not limited to the following Hidalgo County department(s) and subject to form 1295:
1. District Clerk
2. Constables Pct 1 & 3

District Courts:

58627

Acceptance and approval of the listed invoices from Lexis Nexis with authority for the Hidalgo County Treasurer, Hon. Norma G. Garcia to issue payment after review, Auditors processing procedures are completed as company did not remove one "user" as requested by HC.:
a. Inv. 1611027874 in the amount of $316.00
b. Inv. 1612027793 in the amount of $316.00
c. Inv. 1701027730 in the amount of $316.00

IT Department

58547

Acceptance and approval of the Amendment to the End User License Agreement between Tyler Technologies, Inc. and Hidalgo County for the maintenance and support services.

Pct. 1

58414

Recommendation by Precinct to reject bids received for RFB: 2016-401-12-28-YZV - Paving & Drainage Improvements- Las Nubes Dr., Marlen St., Lott Rd., and Old River Rd. as projects will be completed through force account.

Pct. 2

58576

Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 8 (with an estimated cost of $196,441.35) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, to provide construction management, inspection, & construction material testing services for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project from San Antonio Avenue to Ridge Road through Contract#C-15-046-03-03.

58498

Pursuant to Govt. Code, Chapter 2269 and RFQ/RFP procurement packet, Commissioner Pct.. #2, recommends that HCCC appoint/designate the following members [names will be announced/offered by Comm. Cantu] of the "Committee" that will score/grade/evaluate participants of both Step 1 and 2 of the RFQ/RFP project selection/engagement of a Construction Manager at Risk [CMAR] for the design and construction of a Multi Use Facility to be located on site of the existing Palmer Pavilion and the renovation of Les Gilmore Kitchen.

58348

a. Recommendation by project engineer L & G Engineering to award the Base Bid to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best Base Bid meeting all specifications, Clore Construction, LLC of Harlingen,TX in the total amount of $1,987,751.58 for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 - "Regional Linear Park Project- RFB No. 2016-378-11-30-YZV;

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: Armando Garza Jr., 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".

Pct. 3

58416

a. Approve an order exempting competitive procurement requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional service;

b. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved "pool" of professional appraisal services for "ON CALL" Precinct No. 3 Projects;

	REAL ESTATE CENTER	LEONEL GARZA, JR. & ASSOC.	APPRAISAL HAUS
EVALUATOR NO. 1	98	97	90
RANKING

c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional surveying services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of ___________________________ for professional appraisal services for "ON CALL" Precinct No. 3 Projects.

58473

Commissioner Pct. 3:
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (with an estimated cost of $228,000.00) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. to provide services required for the preparation of the Right-of-Way Map for the Shary Road (FM 494) project from FM 676 (Mile 5) to SH 107 through Contract No. C-13-333-12-03.

Pct. 4

58608

Acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 1 for additional work requested including an additional sixty (60) days in the total amount of $42,590.38, net change order increase of $32,590.38 due to project contingency allowance, under agreement # C-16-321-10-25 with Rigney Construction & Development, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer Halff Associates, Inc for Precinct 4-"Renovations at M Road Building".

58546

Requesting approval of a Professional Services Agreement# C-17-035-02-21 (as approved to negotiate by CC on 01/10/17) with HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC. for the purposes of: (on call) "engineering services" for: “Road and Bridge, C.I.P. and Other projects in General" located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4.

Sheriff's Office

58634

Presentation of sole/quote received from Greenwich, Inc. d/b/a Commercial Kitchen Parts & Service 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 Sheriff's Office-Kitchen Equipment and Appliances-Maintenance & Repair Services-Project" RFSQ No: 2017-037-02-10-SMA.

58540

Pursuant to award [HCCC 11-15-16 R/AI#57261] to SmartCom for both Telecommunications and/or Internet Services, requesting approval of the agreements to provide services at the locations detailed in the agreements contained herein and as approved to form by legal counsel [HC-DA-Civil Section].

District Attorney

58521

Acceptance and approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion from contractor, Herrcon, LLC, for the “Construction of Space Pressure Control at the Autopsy Facility” as submitted and certified by engineer, Halff Associates, Project No. 2016-238-06-29-YSS.

26.

Open Forum

27.

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

Real Estate Acquisition

Pending and/or potential litigation

58590

Deliberation regarding the following: Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Gold Rush - Tax Abatement.

58418

Cause No. CCD-0360-D; State of Texas and Hidalgo County, Texas vs. Pearl City Investments, L.P.; In the County Court at Law No. Four of Hidalgo County, Texas;

58602

Pending/potential litigation - matter involving joint real estate sale by the County of Hidalgo, City of Edinburg, Edinburg EDC and others

58437

Claim of Brittany Hernandez

58482

Claim of Roberto Garza

28.

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)

29.

Open Session:

Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same

Pending and/or potential litigation

58591

Deliberation regarding the following: Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Gold Rush - Tax Abatement.

58419

Cause No. CCD-0360-D; State of Texas and Hidalgo County, Texas vs. Pearl City Investments, L.P.; In the County Court at Law No. Four of Hidalgo County, Texas;

58603

Pending/potential litigation - matter involving joint real estate sale by the County of Hidalgo, City of Edinburg, Edinburg EDC and others

58436

Claim of Brittany Hernandez