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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
March 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:

 
             
1.   Roll Call
 
2.   Pledge of Allegiance
 
3.   Prayer
 
4.   Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5.   County Judge's Office:
 
A. 59000   Resolution in Support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas
 
B. 58999   Proclamation declaring March 2017 as Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
 
C. 59043   Update on Texas A&M McAllen Campus
 
6.   District Attorney's Office:
 
A. 58747   DA Check Fraud (1222):
Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds in the amount of $9,000.00 to fund fuel expenditures.
 
B. 58876   Hidalgo County DA's Office - Victim Assistance Program (VAP) Grant (1281):
Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924301 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
 
C. 58826   District Attorney's Office - LEOSE (1220):
1. Approval of certification of revenues by the County Auditor for the 2017 LEOSE allocation of the District Attorney's Office in the amount of $1,147.33.

2. Approval of Budget Amendment to appropriate the 2017 LEOSE allocation from the State Comptroller in the amount of $1,147.33.
 
7.   County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr.:
 
A. 59051   Discussion and action ratifying the transfer of Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, Place 2, duties as local registrar to the Clerk of the County of Hidalgo, Texas.
 
8.   Constables:
 
A. 58874   Constable Pct. 2:
1. Authorization to accept the Approval Notice in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY 2016 for the amount of $75,000.00.
2. Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to Electronically accept grant award form and related documents.
3. Authorization to pay Overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2016 Operation Stonegarden Grant.
5. Approval to appropriate the budget for Constable Pct. 2 Office portion of the FY 2016 Operation Stonegarden Grant in the amount of $75,000.00.
 
B. 58890   Constable Pct. 2 LEOSE:(1220)
1. Approval of Certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the 2017 LEOSE (Peace Officer Allocation) funds award received from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Office in the amount of $1448.79.
2. Approval of 2016 Appropriation of funds for the Constable Pct. 2 - LEOSE (1220) in the amount of $1448.79.
 
C. 58786   Constable Pct. 3 - OPSG (1284)
1. Authorization to accept the Approval Notice in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY 2016 for the amount of $80,000.00.
2. Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to electronically accept grant award form and related documents.
3. Authorization to pay Overtime reimburseable under the grant terms and conditions.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2016 Operation Stonegarden Grant in the amount of $80,000.00.
5. Approval to appropriate the budget for Constable Pct. 3 portion of the FY 2016 Operation Stonegarden Grant in the amount of $80,000.00.
 
D. 58880   Constable Precinct #4 (1284):
1.Authorization to accept the Approval Notice in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY2016 for the amount of $75,000.00.
2. Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to electronically accept grant award form and related documents.
3. Authorization to pay Overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY2016 Operation Stonegarden Grant in the amount of $75,000.00.
5. Approval to appropriate the budget for Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 portion of the FY2016 Operation Stonegarden Grant in the amount of $75,000.00.
 
9.   Sheriff's Office:
 
A. 58932   Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Susie Hernandez as an intern under the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Internship Program for the period of March 27, 2017 through May 31, 2017.
 
B. 58896   1. Discussion, consideration, and approval of agreement between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and Big Fish Entertainment, LLC. subject to compliance with HB1295 when and if applicable
2. Authorization for Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign agreement.
 
C. 58879   1. Discussion and authorization for Hidalgo County Sheriff or designee to participate in the Law Enforcement Product Council with General Motors Company (GMC). subject to compliance with HB1295 when and if applicable
2. Discussion, consideration, and approval of confidentiality agreement between Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office and GMC related to the participation in the Law Enforcement Product Council.
3. Approval for Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign agreement.
 
D. 58933   Jail Commissary (2102):
1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds in the Jail Commissary account for the amount of $111,794.56.
 
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. 58447   1. Presentation of Delinquent Tax Collection Report for the period of July 1, 2016 through January 31, 2017.

2. Presentation of Fees and Fines Report for the period of July 1, 2016 through January 31, 2017.

3. Discussion and action on tax resale bids received on the properties (see attached list).

4. Discussion and action on Order for tax resale bid properties.
 
C. 59024   Discussion, consideration and action on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County and RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
 
D. 59042  
Discussion, consideration and action providing for public comment on behalf of Hidalgo County regarding the 2016 Texas Floods and Storms recovery funding State Action Plan - US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
 
E. 58796   Discussion and approval to appoint members to the Hidalgo County Historical Commission.
 
11.   Public Defender's Office:
 
A. 58714   Requesting approval to reimburse Jaime (Jimmy) Gonzalez, Chief Public Defender the amount of $93.86 for the purchase of indigent defendant's clothing expense for court with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment/check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
12.   Human Resources:
 
A. 58977   Approval of Re-appointment of Civil Service Commission Member, Jaime Ortiz (by Pct. 1)
 
B. 58877  
County Treasurer (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, 4/03/2017 :
Action Dept. /
Program
Slot# Position
Title
Current
Budgeted
Allowance
Proposed
Budgeted
Allowance
Salary adjustment/
Supplement Pay (increase)

150-001
0002 Chief Deputy II $561.00
$3,061.00
Salary adjustment/
Supplement Pay (decrease)
150-001 0003 Payroll Supervisor $5,500.00 $3,000.00

3. Approval to revise salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court approval.
 
C. 58878   Sheriff Investigation HB65 (1227):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period, 04/03/2017:
Action Dept./
Program
Slot# Position Title Proposed
Budgeted
Salary
Create 280-005 0001 Criminal Research Specialist $42,700.00
Create 280-005 0002 Criminal Research Specialist $42,700.00

2. Approval to revise salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
 
13.   Health & Human Services Department:
 
A. 58936   Recognition of Antonio Lopez, Weslaco Fire Chief / Emergency Manager, for facilitating a medical counter measures exercise conducted on February 24, 2017.
 
B. 58934   Discussion to inform Commissioner's Court of the pending bills that may impact Hidalgo County. SB 1680, SB 1681, SB 1695.
 
C. 58937   1. Discussion and action to authorize Jose Gonzalez, Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Division, to be the designated representative for the OSSF Permits & Subdivsion approvals.
2. Approval to submit notice to State of Texas informing the State of the change in designee.
 
D.   Health Care Funding District:
 
1.   Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures
 
E.   Indigent Health Care Program:
 
1.  
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
 
14.   Emergency Management:
 
A. 59007   1. Presentation, discussion, and necessary action to terminate Proclamation declaring Local State of Disaster for the County of Hidalgo due to the torrential rain event of March 10, 2017, which caused severe flooding to property.
2. Authorization for County Judge to sign the required documentation.
 
15.   Community Service Agency:
 
A. 58990   Discussion, consideration, and possible action to accept $50,000 funds from Direct Energy to be used in accordance with the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program for 2017. Authorization for Jaime Longoria to sign any and all pertinent documents.
 
B. 58720   Discussion, consideration and possible action to enter into a contract with Superior Alarms for wireless fire monitoring with authority for County Judge to sign documents
 
16.   IT Department:
 
A. 58904   BOOT CAMP / PCT. #2 / PCT. #4:
Authorization and approval to continue with existing service and purchase new wireless service through the County's membership/participation (CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415) with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
Qty: Description: Department: User: Service Plan: MDN:
2 Cont. Cell Phone Service Juvenile Det. Office Use Nationwide 1000 Share N&W+M2M Unl 200 Msgs @ $39.99 + $5.00 each per month 956-219-9921 & 956-219-9925
3 Cont. Data Card Service Juvenile Det. Office Use 4G Mobile Broadband Unl. @ $37.99 each per month 956-578-1993, 956-578-2401 & 956-578-2827
4 Cont. GPS Service Comm. Pct. 2 Office Use Machine to Machine Account Share 5MB @ $7.00 each per month See Comm.Pct.2 Backup
11 Cont. GPS Service Comm. Pct. 2 Office Use Machine to Machine Account Share 1MB @ $5.00 each per month See Comm.Pct.2 Backup
1 New Activation Comm. Pct. 4 Mariano Manzano 113379 4G Mobile Broadband Unl. @ $37.99 per month
 
17.   Urban County:
 
A. 58661   1. Hold a Public Hearing to consider public comments for Hidalgo county Precinct No. 4's proposed budget and program amendment for fiscal years 28 & 29 (2015 & 2016).

2. Requesting approval of a budget and program amendment for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 for fiscal years 28 & 29. (2015 & 2016). Amendment will delete two Street Improvements (street Lighting) projects and the Substance Abuse Services line items and add funding to the Parks, Recreational Facility Improvements Project for Brewster Park.
 
B. 58925   “Subject to: HB 1295 Compliance.” Requesting authority to purchase playground equipment through the County's Membership/Participation with BuyBoard's awarded vendor, Park Place Recreation Designs, Inc. (contract # 512-16), in the amount of $11,840.15 for Mercedes Sports Complex Park located in Mercedes (FY 2016).
 
C. 58924   “Subject to: HB 1295 Compliance.” Requesting authority to purchase playground equipment through the County's Membership/Participation with BuyBoard's awarded vendor, Park Place Recreation Designs, Inc. (contract # 512-16), in the amount of $1,968.00 for Goza Park located in Mercedes (FY 2016).
 
D. 58894   1. Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if Applicable, the Urban County Program on behalf of the City of Peñitas is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for Construction Material Testing Services with Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $22,726.55 utilizing CDBG FY 24, 25 & 26(2011, 2012 & 2013) Street Improvement funds.

2. Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 for Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $22,726.55.
 
E. 58875   1. Subject to Compliance with HB 1295 requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for Professional Engineering Services with STRADA Engineering and Consulting, LLC, in the amount of $21,395.00 utilizing CDBG FY 2016.

2. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1- “2016 Sullivan City Drainage Improvements” in the amount of $21,395.00.
 
F. 59006   "Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if Applicable." The Urban County Program is requesting the award of bids and the approval of contracts with Quality Investment and R G Enterprises, LLC dba G & G Contractors for the demolition and reconstruction of the following:
1. (1) Unit in the City of Alamo in the total contract amount of $59,999.99 to Quality Investments; and
2. (2) Unit in the Countywide area and (1) unit in the City of San Juan in the total contract amount of $179,220.00 to R G Enterprises, LLC, dba G & G Contractors.
 
G. 59017   Subject to HB 1295 Compliance, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC in the amount of $337,177.000 UCP Year 24-28 (2011-2015) City of Peñitas Street Improvement funds will be utilized.
 
18.   Elections Administration:
 
A.   Discussion, consideration and action but not limited to Election updates.
 
B. 58989   Discussion, consideration and approval to maintain and apply the current election services billing rate to the Hart Verity System utilized only during the November 2017 election billing cycle.
 
C. 58930   1. Approval of 2017 Lease Contract for Election Services between Hidalgo County and the City of McAllen for their election to be held on May 6, 2017.
2. Approval of 2017 Full Contract for Election Services between Hidalgo County and the City of Pharr for their election to be held on May 6, 2017.
3. Approval of 2017 Full Contract for Election Services between Hidalgo County and the City of San Juan for their election to be held on May 6, 2017.
4. Approval of 2017 Full Contract for Election Services between Hidalgo County and the McAllen Independent School District for their election to be held on May 6, 2017.
 
19.   TX. Agri-Life Extension Services:
 
A. 58921   Presentation of 2016 Making A Difference Annual Report by Andrea Valdez, County Extension Agent-Family & Consumer Sciences/County Coordinator
 
20.   Auditor's Office:
 
A. 58871   Requesting approval to submit the "Pro Rata Tobacco Settlement Distribution County Expenditure Statement - 2017" to the Department of State Health Services, and authorize County Judge to execute the report.
 
21.   Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A. 58960   Presentation of certificate of appreciation to Virginia Townsend on behalf of the O.W.L.S.
 
B. 59037   Requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of San Juan and Alamo approved by CC 09/01/2015 (AI#51086), to extend the length of the improvements to Cesar Chavez Road from Nolana Loop to Ridge Road.
 
C. 59039  
1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Hidalgo, regarding road safety improvements for the Pct 2 McColl Road Project.
2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) project for the Pct 2 McColl Road Project.
 
D. 58961   Approval to rescind action previously taken by Commissioners Court on 2/21/17 AI#58536 for approval of closing documents for Parcel 2 for Pct 2 Yuma Ave Extension Project.
 
E. 59053   Pct 2 Yuma Ave Rd Prj (1200):
1. Approval of certification of revenue as certified by the County Auditor for revenue received from the City of McAllen for Interlocal Agreement approved by Commissioners Court on 7/19/16 AI#55455 .
2. Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds into Pct 2 Yuma Ave Ext Prj in the amount of $80,000.00.
 
22.   Budget & Management:
 
A. 58914   1. Approval to undesignate the amount of $20,089.01 in the year 2016 from the 1115 Waiver Assigned Fund Balance.
2. Approval to undesignate the amount of $7,772.95 in the year 2016 from the New Courthouse Assigned Fund Balance.
 
B.   Budget Appropriations:
 
1. 58902   CO 2016 (1350):
Approval of 2016 estimated revenues and appropriation of funds for Certificates of Obligation, Series 2016, in relation to bond proceeds, bond premium, and related issuance costs.
 
2. 58915   New Courthouse (1100):
a. Approval to undesignate the amount of $3,951,866.52 in the year 2017 for expenditures related to the New Courthouse.
b. Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds in the amount of $3,951,866.52 to fund program expenditures.
 
3. 58919   Pct 3 Parks (1100):
a. Approval to undesignate the amount of $279,375.11 in the year 2017 for expenditures related to insurance proceeds received for the damages sustained during the May 2016 weather event.
b. Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds in the amount of $279,375.11 to fund anticipated repairs/purchases needed for the Anzalduas Park.
 
23.  
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. 58992  
A. Requesting exemption from competitive procurement requirements pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 262.024 (7) & (A) an item that can only be obtained from one source;
B. Requesting approval of a "Sole Source Declaration" for SCI Technologies, Inc. d/b/a SkyCop, Inc. for the purchase [through the requisition/PO protocol] of a SkyCop Mobile Surveillance Unit [equipment and related items/services] for all Hidalgo County Elected Offices [commencing with the Sheriff's Office], Departments, Programs and/or Agencies (all funding sources) with the declaration to remain in effect unless otherwise revokes by Hidalgo County Commissioners' Court including compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 when and if applicable.
 
B.   Pct. 1
 
1. 58499  
A. Acceptance and approval of the following listed construction contract documents as awarded by Commissioners' Court on December 13, 2016 (AI#57719) for the following HC Pct. #1- Paving and Drainage Improvements Projects:
Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 – FEMA Road Drainage Improvements - Indian Hills Subdivision 2016-399-12-07 IOC Company $1,280,979.70

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: David Suarez, Chief Administrator to execute change orders that involve Increasing or decreasing 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.
 
C.   Pct. 2
 
1. 59025   A. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Contract No. C-15-300-09-01 for L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. d/b/a L&G Engineering, resulting in an amendment to the project limits from (Business 83 to Nolana) to (Nolana to Business 83) and (Business 83 to Ridge Road) for the Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Road Project.
B. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for services under Work Authorization No. 1, Contract No. C-15-300-09-01 for L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. d/b/a L&G Engineering, resulting in an estimated cost increase of $249,994.32 for the Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Road Project.
 
2. 59021  
Approval of Work Authorization No. 3 (with an estimated cost of $3,969.00) as submitted by Terracon Consultants, Inc., Contract No. C-16-208-07-19 to provide construction material testing services for the Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility Project.
 
3. 58956  
Approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (with an estimated cost of $3,994.00) as submitted by Terracon Consultants, Inc., Contract No. C-16-208-07-19 to provide construction material testing services for the Co Wide Mechanic Shop Project.
 
4. 59022  
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. d/b/a L&G Engineering, Contract No. C-16-258-06-14 thus amending the contract removing/deleting construction contract administration and inspection services from the professional engineering services contract for the Pct 2 Yuma Avenue Extension Project.
 
5. 58889  
Requesting approval of a professional appraisal services agreement with LEONEL GARZA, JR. & ASSOCIATES, LLC for the purposes of appraisal services for: The Fair Market Value Appraisals in connection with the Acquisition of Land-Sale and/or Exchange, Rights of Way, Easements, Condemnations and Disposition of County owned Property located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 (on an as needed basis) and as selected for negotiations by CC from the "POOL" of Appraisers by CC on 2/6/17.
 
D.   Pct. 4
 
1. 59044  
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 firms graded & evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of Engineering Firms for the provision of "professional engineering services" for Project: Expansion of the Mile 22.5 Road located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4;

ENGINEERING FIRMS:
Totals Quintanilla, Headly & Associates, Inc. DBR Engineering Consultants, Inc. Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC
Scores 97 95 94
Ranking

C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional engineering services agreement for Project: Expansion of the Mile 22.5 Road located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, commencing with the No.1 ranked firm ____________________________ for Engineering 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 firms graded & evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of Engineering Firms for the provision of "professional engineering services" for Project: Cesar Chavez Road (Owassa - Iowa) located within Hidalgo County Precinct 4;

ENGINEERING FIRMS:
Totals Strada Engineering and Consulting, LLC Doucet & Associates, Inc. Fulcrum Consulting Services
Scores 98 95 92
Ranking

F. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional engineering services agreement for Project: Cesar Chavez Road (Owassa - Iowa) located within Hidalgo County Precinct 4, commencing with the No.1 ranked firm ____________________________ for Engineering Services.
 
2. 58651  
A. Presentation and recommendation by project engineer, Halff & Associates [with concurrent by Pct.] to award Pct. #4's: Recovery and Motor Pool Improvements Project to Synergy Builders of Texas the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid meeting all specifications and/or requirements to Synergy Builders of Texas in the amount of $395,000.00;
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: Maria D. Lucio to execute change orders for Pct. 4 that involve an increase or decrease in the 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.
 
3. 58887  
Presentation & Award to the sole responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best [and as further detailed in tabulation sheet contained herein] and meeting all specifications/requirements, including the approval of contract [but in no event to exceed $50K] for the Request for Sealed Quotes titled: Hidalgo County Pct 4-"Garbage Collection at New San Carlos CRC" through project No.: 2017-097-03-06-SGS.
 
4. 58867  
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 for the purposes of [Repairs/Renovations/Remodeling, Additions/Alterations and/or Building Review/Assessment Related Services on a [per project basis] for County-owned Buildings/Structures] located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4;
ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS
Totals The Warren Group Architects, Inc. Gomez, Mendez & Saenz, Inc. HDR Architecture, Inc.
Scores 98 95 93
Ranking

c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate an "on call" professional Architectural Services Agreement for the purposes of [Repairs/Renovations/Remodeling, Additions/Alterations and/or Building Review/Assessment Related Services on a [per project basis] for County-owned Buildings/Structures] located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, with the No.1 ranked firm ____________________________ for Architectural Services.
 
E.   District Attorney
 
1. 58988  
Pursuant to current contract #C-10-243-07-06 [holdover status & on an "as needed basis"] for the provision of Autopsy Facility and Related Services between Hidalgo County and Ceballos Funeral Home, we request approval to issue and send written notice of termination effective March 31, 2017.
 
24.   Open Forum
 
25.   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. 59035   Pending/potential litigation - matter involving joint real estate sale by the County of Hidalgo, City of Edinburg, Edinburg EDC and others
 
D. 58898   C-0722-16-E; Santiago Aguilera Lara et al v. County of Hidalgo
 
E. 58922   CL-15-4029-H; Yesenia Garza v. Russell Doaks Suits Jr. and Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department
 
F. 58966   EEOC Charge No. 451-2017-01167; Leticia Martinez
 
G. 59027   Cause No. CCD-0371-E; Hidalgo County RMA v Jose Antonio Aguilar, et al
 
H. 59029   CL-17-1012-F; Cristo Rey Garza v. Hon. Luis Garza
 
I. 58969   Hidalgo County v. Daniel Wayne Young
 
J. 58971   Hidalgo County v. Ramiro Lerma Sanchez & Anna Liza Sanchez
 
26.  
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)
 
27.   Open Session:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.   Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C. 59036   Pending/potential litigation - matter involving joint real estate sale by the County of Hidalgo, City of Edinburg, Edinburg EDC and others
 
D. 58899   C-0722-16-E; Santiago Aguilera Lara et al v. County of Hidalgo
 
E. 58923   CL-15-4029-H; Yesenia Garza v. Russell Doaks Suits Jr. and Hidalgo County Sheriff's Department
 
F. 58967   EEOC Charge No. 451-2017-01167; Leticia Martinez
 
G. 59028   Cause No. CCD-0371-E; Hidalgo County RMA v Jose Antonio Aguilar, et al
 
H. 59030   CL-17-1012-F; Cristo Rey Garza v. Hon. Luis Garza
 
I. 58970   Hidalgo County v. Daniel Wayne Young
 
J. 58972   Hidalgo County v. Ramiro Lerma Sanchez & Anna Liza Sanchez
 
28.   Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
29.   Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
30.   Adjourn
 

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