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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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59219
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Resolution in support of Congressman Vicente Gonzalez' Repatriate our Patriots bill |
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B. |
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59223
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Resolution in opposition to President Donald Trump's proposed budget, which cuts funding to needed county services and programs. |
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C. |
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59210
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Resolution in opposition to HB3766 – Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at Public Institutions of Higher Education for Legacy Students who are eligible for tuition and fee exemptions under the Hazlewood Legacy Program |
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59181
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Proclamation declaring April 2017 as Child Abuse Awareness Month in Hidalgo County |
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E. |
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59215
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Discussion and update of letter submitted to Chairman Herrero in opposition of HB 1328, HB 1386, and HB 3352. |
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F. |
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59214
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Update on Texas A&M University - McAllen campus |
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District Attorney's Office: |
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A. |
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59185
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Resolution in Honor of Rosie Martinez on Receiving the NOVA 2017 Honored Victim Advocate |
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B. |
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59013
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Proclamation declaring April 2nd - 8th, 2017 as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. |
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C. |
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59103
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Hidalgo County DA's Office - Region 3-Border Prosecution Unit (BPU) Grant (1281):
Approval to submit a BPU Grant #2537806 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). |
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D. |
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59086
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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). |
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E. |
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58900
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1. Approval of amended contract no. 2916PEN040 between the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office and the Texas Workforce Commission.
2. Approval for the District Attorney to sign and execute the contract as the authorized agent. |
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F. |
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59118
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Discussion, consideration and action on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County and Texas Victim Services Association (TVSA). |
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County Treasurer - Norma Garcia: |
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59178
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Requesting waiver of the County Purchasing Policies & Procedures and the County Meal Policy for Bail Bond Board Funds. |
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Constables: |
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59078
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Constable Pct. 2 - (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program 2018 (LBSP) 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 sign grant award application form and related document.
3. Approval of Resolution for LBSP 2018 Grant to designate Judge Ramon Garcia as grantee's authorized official and to sign required document (grant period: September 01, 2017 - August 31, 2018).
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B. |
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59060
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Constable Pct. 3 - 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 e-grants.
2. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application under e-grants 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). |
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C. |
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59109
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Constable Precinct 4 (1220):
1. Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the 2017 Peace Officer Allocation - LEOSE funds awarded and received from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Office.
2. Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds for Constable Precinct 4 - LEOSE (1220) in the amount of $1,682.52. |
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Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: |
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A. |
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59062
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Discussion, consideration and action to extend the deadline of tax refund request, provided by Subsection (c) for the following, pursuant to Section 31.11 of Property Tax Code Subsection (c-1):
| Account Number |
Payer |
Amount |
| N3400.00.000.2162.32 |
Gustavo Ybarra |
$15,544.30 |
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Sheriff's Office: |
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A. |
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59026
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1. Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the 2017 L.E.O.S.E. allocation payment of $38,452.76 received from the State Comptroller of Public Accounts.
2. Approval of Budget Amendment to appropriate the 2017 L.E.O.S.E. Allocation in the amount of $38,452.76. |
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Executive Office: |
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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 |
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B. |
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59212
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Resolution in support of Senate Bill 814 - Related to the Board of Directors of the Agua Special Utility District |
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C. |
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59106
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Approval to accept settlement check from Texas Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company in the amount of $345.86 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Sheriff Office) |
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Facilities Management: |
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A. |
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59110
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Facilities Management:
Approval of credit application and agreement with Cintas Corporation in order to purchase First Aid kit supplies and authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer to sign documents |
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Human Resources: |
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59224
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Master Court #1 (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, 04/17/2017:
| Action |
Dept./
Program |
Slot# |
Position
Title |
Current
Budgeted
Salary |
Proposed
Budgeted
Salary |
Salary Adjustment /
Decrease |
031-001 |
0001 |
Bailiff |
$48,078.00 |
$45,078.00 |
Salary Adjustment /
Increase |
031-001 |
0002 |
Court Clerk |
$42,634.00 |
$45,634.00 |
3. Approval to revise salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners court action.
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B. |
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59171
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County Treasurer / Bail Bond Board (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, 4/17/2017:
| Action |
Dept. /
Program |
Slot# |
Position
Title |
Current
Budgeted
Allowance |
Proposed
Budgeted
Allowance |
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Supplement Pay/
(decrease)
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150-001 |
0002 |
Chief Deputy II |
$3,061.00 |
| $561.00 |
Change funding source/
(create allowance slot) |
150-002 |
0001 |
$0.00 |
$2,500.00 |
3. Approval to revise salary schedule(s) in accordance with Commissioners Court approval.
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59211
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Precinct #2 - Parks (1100):
1. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel - Related Amendments.
2. Approval to create the following part time temporary-positions not to exceed 12 weeks, effective May 30, 2017 through August 14, 2017:
| Action |
Dept./
Program |
Position
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Slot # |
Budgeted Salary/
Hourly Rate |
| Create |
122-008 |
Head Lifeguard |
T047 |
$6,480.00/yr - $15.00/hr |
| Create |
122-008 |
Lifeguard |
T048 |
$5,184.00/yr - $12.00/hr |
| Create |
122-008 |
Lifeguard |
T049 |
$5,184.00/yr - $12.00/hr |
| Create |
122-008 |
Lifeguard |
T050 |
$5,184.00/yr - $12.00/hr |
| Create |
122-008 |
Attendant |
T051 |
$5,184.00/yr - $12.00/hr |
| Create |
122-008 |
Attendant |
T052 |
$5,184.00/yr - $12.00/hr |
3. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
4. Approval to revise the salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action. |
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Urban County: |
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59233
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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 purpose of ranking by Commissioners Court of at least three (3) professional engineering firms from the county’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by HC Pct. 4, Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program GLO Contract
| PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FIRM |
GRADE |
RANKED |
| SAMES, Inc. |
94 |
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| S & B Infrastructure, LTD |
89 |
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| Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc. |
87 |
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3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the highest ranked firm___________________ for the provision of Engineering Services for the GLO Round 3 - Trenton Drain Phase II and III project in Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4. |
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59199
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Presentation of the Final Method of Distribution for $4,313,027.00 in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funding from the Texas General Land Office Community Development and Revitalization Program for housing and non-housing assistance. |
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59198
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Request authorization to submit an application for the 2015 Texas Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funding, and a resolution for authorization to submit the Application to the Texas General Land Office. |
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59083
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1. Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if Applicable, the Urban County Program on behalf of the City of Hidalgo is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for Professional Engineering Services with Javier Hinojosa Engineering, in the amount of $49,515.00 utilizing CDBG FY 29 (2016) Parks, Recreational Facility Improvement funds.
2. Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 for Javier Hinojosa Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $49,515.00.
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59168
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The Urban County Program is requesting approval of a program amendment for the City of Donna. The proposed amendment is for the Fiscal Year 29 (2016) Work Plan. |
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Health & Human Services Department: |
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59098
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Health & Human Services - CPS/HAZARDS (PHEP) (1293):
1. Requesting approval to accept the CPS/HAZARDS grant contract Amendment #2016-001134-03 in the amount of $80,260.00. The purpose is to amend the budget to cover costs related to the 2017 South Texas All Hazards Hurricane Conference.
2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the contract and related documents.
3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $80,260.00.
4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $80,260.00 from state funds and $8,050.00 in local matching funds. |
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59119
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Health & Human Services - T.B. Control (1293)/Health Clinics (1100):
1. Requesting approval to accept the TB/PC State grant contract #537-18-0038-00001 in the amount of $605,561.00 for the period of 09/01/2017 to 08/31/2018.
2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the TB/PC State contract and related documents.
3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $605,561.00.
4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $605,561.00 in grant funds and $121,112.00 in local matching funds.
5. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel actions:
| Action |
Dept./
Program |
Slot# |
Position Title |
Current
Budgeted
Salary |
Proposed
Budgeted
Salary |
| Delete |
340-008 |
G004 |
Billing Specialist II |
$25,659.00 |
$0.00 |
| 340-003 |
A139 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
| Salary Adjustment (Decrease) |
340-008 |
G012 |
Clerk III |
$26,794.00 |
$25,462.00 |
6. Approval to revise salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action.
TB Control Program Income:
1. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $20,000.00 for the TB Control program income.
2. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $20,000.00. |
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59105
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Health & Human Services - PHHS (1293):
1. Requesting approval to accept the Preventive Health and Health Services grant contract #537-17-0287-00001 in the amount of $145,833.00 for the period of 04/01/2017 to 11/30/2017.
2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the contract and related documents.
3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $145,833.00.
4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation for the FY 17 period in the amount of $114,583.00 and $31,250.00 for the FY 18 grant period.
5. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel action effective 04/05/2017:
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Dept./
Program |
Slot# |
Position Title |
Proposed
Budgeted Salary |
| Create |
340-070 |
0001 |
Public Health Technician I |
$31,255.00 |
6. Approval of salary schedule in accordance with Commissioners Court action. |
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59089
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Health & Human Services - PHPR/ELC (1293):
1. Requesting approval to accept the Public Health Preparedness and Response (PHPR) and the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) grant award #537-18-0355-00001 in the amount of $562,159.00 for the period of 03/01/2017 to 07/31/2018.
2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the grant contract and related documents.
3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $562,159.00.
4. Requesting approval of the PHPR budget appropriation in the amount of $265,921.00 and the ELC budget appropriation in the amount of $296,238.00.
5. Discussion, consideration and approval of the following personnel actions:
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Dept./
Program
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Slot # |
Position Title
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Proposed
Budgeted
Salary |
Duration |
Create /
(6) Temporary
Part-time positions |
340-068
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T001-T006 |
ZIKA Public Health Technician |
$9,360.00/yr - $12.00/hr |
05/01/17 - 10/21/17 |
Create /
(4) Temporary
Part-time positions |
340-068 |
T007-T010 |
ZIKA Public Health Technician |
$9,360.00/yr - $12.00/hr |
06/12/17 - 12/10/17 |
| Create |
340-069 |
0001 |
ZIKA Public Health Technician |
$31,255.00 |
04/05/17 - 07/31/18 |
6. Approval to revise salary schedule(s) in accordance with Commissioners Court action. |
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59124
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1. Requesting approval to accept the Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Department of State Health Services. The purpose of the MOU is to provide the Parties' roles and responsibilities regarding accessing electronic health data through the Texas Syndromic Surveillance system for the purpose of supporting public health syndromic surveillance to protect the health of the citizens of Texas.
2. Requesting approval for County Judge to sign the MOU.
3. Requesting approval for Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department to use the User Access Agreement related to the Texas Syndromic Surveillance system. |
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59114
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1. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by County Auditor in the amount of $128,951.10. Funds are from the Health & Human Services Commission - Medicaid Administrative Claiming program.
2. Requesting approval to appropriate the MAC budget in the amount of $128,951.10. |
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59125
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1. Requesting approval to accept the Texas Healthy Communities grant contract Amendment #2016-003876B-02. The purpose of the amendment is to allow for successful completion of the Project, to add the FY 18 award allocation of $50,000.00 and to extend the contract termination date to September 30, 2018.
2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the Texas Healthy Communities contract Amendment and related documents.
3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $50,000.00.
4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation. |
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Health Care Funding District: |
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58950
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Discussion and presentation of the proposed Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program. |
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59020
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A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for the Uniform Hospital Rate Increase Program in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a transfer date of May 1. 2017.
B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the Local Provider Participation Fund in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions.
C. Approval of 2017 appropriations of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC. |
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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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Elections Administration: |
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59274
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Discussion, consideration and action but not limited to Election updates. |
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Head Start Program: |
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59074
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Proclamation in honor of the Hidalgo County Head Start Program "Week of the Young Child" Celebration |
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59070
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Presentation of Blue Ribbon Centers |
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59069
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Discussion/Approval of the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Self-Assessment Report |
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59071
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Discussion/Approval of Request to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Mission Consolidated Independent School District |
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59072
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Discussion/Approval of Request for Authorization to Upgrade from Current Verizon Dura VX Phones through the County's Membership/Participation with Contract DIR-TSO-3415 with Awarded Vendor VERIZON WIRELESS for:
| Number of Phones/Type of Phones |
Will Be Assigned To |
| Six (6) iPhones 6s |
3 Education Directors
3 Parents with Special Needs |
| Five (5) Push-to-Talk iPhones 6s |
1 Maintenance Director
1 Transportation Coordinator
2 Maintenance Crew Leaders
1 Safety Officer |
| Forty-Nine (49) Push-to-Talk iPhones 6s |
28 Bus Drivers
13 Maintenance Crew Leaders
5 Warehouse Staff
3 IT Staff |
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Planning Department: |
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59147
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1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request
a. Loma Verde No. 4 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Kyle Ruppert) (Mile 21 Road & F.M. 2812)
No. of Lots: 7 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, by re-grading Mile 21 Road.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: No. Mile 21 North Road to be paved.
2.Preliminary Approval
a.San Martin No. 3 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Tillmin Welch, President) (Canton Road & Dillon Road)
No. of Lots: 53 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, Storm Drainage Pipe System & Drainage Ditch widening.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Canton Road. 3 internal streets to be paved
3.Final Approval
a.Neuhaus Acres Subdivision- Pct.1 (Melanie D. Wilson) (Mile 9 North Road & Mile 1 ½ West Road)
No. of Lots: 2; 1 Single Family and 1 Agricultural
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, by re-grading Mile 9 North Road.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mercedes.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Mile 9 North Road. |
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Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: |
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59234
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Receipt, review, and approval of closing documents for Parcel 1 for LJ Drain Project with authority for the Co Judge and or Executive Officer to sign closing documents. |
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B. |
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59091
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1. Approval and acceptance for Commissioner Precinct No. 2, Eduardo Cantu, to sign the Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity under TPDES General Permit (TXR150000) from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ) for the Regional Linear Park Project.
2. Requesting approval of payment in the amount of $325.00 to TCEQ for the application fee and authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
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Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: |
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A. |
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59122
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Requesting approval of Agreement between Hidalgo County and North Alamo Water Supply Corporation for the overlay of streets in Alberta Acres and Tower Road Estates Subdivisions |
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Budget & Management: |
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A. |
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59229
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Requesting approval to partner with the Valley Proud Environmental Council and waive sanitation permit requirements April 10th thru the 15th at designated citizen collection stations for the Annual Texas Country Cleanup event. |
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B. |
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59172
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1115 Waiver DSRIP (1100):
Approval to designate the amount of $500,000.00 in the year 2016 for expenditures related to the 1115 Waiver Program. |
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C. |
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Budget Appropriations: |
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59148
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Special Revenue & Internal Service Funds:
Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds to fund various PO rollovers. |
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2. |
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59195
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Justice Court Tech (1242):
Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds in the amount of $16,829.48. |
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3. |
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59136
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Bail Bond Board (1100):
A. Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Bail Bond Board to Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency in the amount of $5,500.00
B. Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds for the Bail Bond Board in the amount of $7,864.00 (funds taken from the G/F Restricted F/B-Bail Bond Board). |
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4. |
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59129
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A. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for Mile 6 W project with TxDOT and the City of Weslaco.
B. Approval of 2016 appropriation of funds for Mile 6 W project with TxDOT and the City of Weslaco in the total amount of $245,088.56 |
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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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1. |
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59206
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Acceptance and approval of the negotiated Phase I Program Management Services Agreement between Hidalgo County and Dannenbaum Group [ranked #1 CC 10-18-16] in connection with the design & construction of a New Courthouse including approval of Work Authorization #1 including compliance with HB 1295 when and if applicable.
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B. |
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Pct. 1 |
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1. |
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59230
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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;
| Professional Engineering Firms |
Grade |
Ranking |
| Chanin Engineering, LLC |
96 |
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| ICE Engineering |
94 |
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| Cortran Engineering, LLC |
93 |
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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 providers for the Sunset Structure Facility;
c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of _______________________ for professional engineering services for the Sunset Structure Facility for Precinct No. 1.
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C. |
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Pct. 2 |
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1. |
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59175
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a. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a professional engineering services agreement (subject to legal counsel's review) with L&G Consulting Engineers Inc. for "Nolana Loop Project," for Pct. #2, [as approved for negotiations on CC 2/6/2017] and subject to compliance with HB23 and HB1295 [if and when applicable];
b. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $1,437,341.10) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, to provide "PS&E, Design Survey, ROW Map, and other design related services for the Pct 2 Nolana Loop Project" through Contract# C-17-088-04-05.
c. Pursuant to current contract with L&G Engineering (Article 14), a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of CDS Muery and Ergonomic Transportation Solutions, Inc. in connection with C-17-088-04-05 for Pct 2 Nolana Loop Project.
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2. |
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59200
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Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 4 (with an estimated cost of $85,635.36) as submitted by project engineer, B2Z Engineering LLC, to provide construction phase services for the Countywide Mechanic Shop Project, through Contract #C-16-326-08-23.
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3. |
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58994
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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 SignCAD Systems, Inc. for the purchase (through the requisition/PO protocol) of the SignCONE (software & related items/services) for all Hidalgo County Elected Offices (commencing with Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2), Departments, Programs and/or Agencies (all funding sources) with the declaration to remain in effect unless otherwise revoked by Hidalgo County Commissioners' Court.
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4. |
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58660
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Acceptance and approval of a Construction Contract document for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 for the "Regional Linear Park Project"-(CC award of bid AI 58348 on 02/21/2017) to Clore Construction, LLC, Harlingen, TX in the total amount of $1,987,751.58 for contract # C-16-378-02-21 subject to compliance with HB 1295 when and if applicable.
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D. |
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Pct. 3 |
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1. |
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59228
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Approval of clarification to Change Order No. 1 in connection with the PCT #3 "La Joya Watershed Improvements - South Detention Basin Project"( C-16-161-08-09) reflecting the correct amount of of $16,266.00 for a new contract amount of $4,645,975.00 from contracted vendor, L&G Construction Company and as recommended by project engineer, L&G Engineer, with authority to execute document.
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2. |
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59177
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Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 3 (with an estimated amount cost of $247,600.00) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. to provide Engineering Services required for the preparation of the Phase III Right-of-Way Map for the Mile 3 project from FM 492 to Tom Gill and the Design of Outfall Structures and Connections at the Intersection of Abram Road and Mile 3.
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E. |
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Pct. 4 |
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1. |
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59222
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Approval of Supplemental Agreement #1- WA1 for "Exhibit D-1-Project Fee Schedule and Estimated Man-hour Breakdown" with an "increase" of ($ 7,386.43) revising the estimated total cost to ($ 43,993.50) as submitted by project engineer, South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC, in connection to (job specific) Professional Services Agreement #C-16-369-10-25 for: "Sunflower Road Project" located in Precinct 4.
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2. |
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59217
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Acceptance and approval of the final construction contract documents for the "Recovery and Motor Pool Improvements" for Hidalgo County Pct. 4 to Synergy Builders of Texas L.L.C. in the total amount of $395,000.00 subject to legals approval. |
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3. |
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59139
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Acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 2 to [extend the term an additional twenty-six (26) days] in connection to agreement #C-16-145A-07-19 with RG Enterprises, LLC. dba, G&G Construction as [reviewed/recommended by project architect Mata-Garcia Architects, LLP] for ongoing project: "Landscape/Structural and Irrigation Construction for the San Carlos CRC" in Precinct 4.
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F. |
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WIC |
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1. |
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59061
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Presentation of response received from the sole responsible vendor submitting the best bid [and meeting all specifications and/or requirements] for the purpose of award and approval of contract document for project titled: Hidalgo County WIC Program- "Purchase of Microcuvettes" through RFB 2017-044-03-15-YZV and subject to compliance with HB 1295 if and when applicable.
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G. |
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Sheriff's Office |
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1. |
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59192
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Requesting acceptance and approval of new Exhibit "C" [as it is in the best interest of Hidalgo County to do so] for the Request for Bid titled -Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office-"Repair-Installation & Removal of Communication & Radio Tower Misc. Equipment" through project: 2017-039a-03-22-SGS, including the Extension of Bid Opening date to April 19, 2017 so as to give interested participants ample time to acquire increased insurance limits.
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2. |
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59127
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Presentation of sole vendor submitting a responsible and best bid [i.e. meeting all specifications and requirements] including approval of contract document [but in no event to exceed $50K] for: Request for Sealed Quote titled: "Removal & Cleaning of at Least Two Grease Tanks" - No.: 2017-096-03-15-HGO
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3. |
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59102
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Presentation of responses received for the purposes of awarding to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid meeting all Specifications/Requirements for RFB# 2017-038-03-15-SMA including approval of Contract #C-17-038-04-05 for the provision of: "Polygraph Examiners for (Pre-Employment, Criminal and Suitability) Services" (on an as needed basis) for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
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H. |
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Co. Wide |
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1. |
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59079
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Presentation of the sole, lowest and best bid submitted & received by vendor, Lumatec Lighting Services and meeting all specifications and/or requirements (as detailed in the supporting documentation contained herein) for the purpose of award and approval of contract for Request for Bid titled: Hidalgo County - "Roadway Light Fixtures & Maintenance" through project No.: 2017-043-03-15-FAZ.
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| 23. |
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Open Forum |
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| 24. |
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Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: |
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A. |
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Real Estate Acquisition |
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B. |
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Pending and/or potential litigation |
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C. |
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59094
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Cause No. CCD-0371-E; Hidalgo County RMA v Jose Antonio Aguilar, et al |
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D. |
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59151
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C-8615-14-A; Michael Calvillo & Rosa Rivera v. Hidalgo County, et al |
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E. |
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59236
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Cause No. C-1110-17-J; State of Texas v. All of Lot Seven (7), Block Fifteen (15), L.D. Morgan Subdivision, (aka 108 E. Mesquite St. Weslaco) et al |
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F. |
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59092
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Claim of Mary Alice Palacios |
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G. |
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59100
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Claim of Maria G. Salmonson |
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H. |
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59157
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Claim of Carolyn Gomez |
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| 25. |
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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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| 26. |
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Open Session: |
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A. |
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Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same |
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B. |
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Pending and/or potential litigation |
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C. |
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59095
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Cause No. CCD-0371-E; Hidalgo County RMA v Jose Antonio Aguilar, et al |
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D. |
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59152
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C-8615-14-A; Michael Calvillo & Rosa Rivera v. Hidalgo County, et al |
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E. |
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59237
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Cause No. C-1110-17-J; State of Texas v. All of Lot Seven (7), Block Fifteen (15), L.D. Morgan Subdivision, (aka 108 E. Mesquite St. Weslaco) et al |
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F. |
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59093
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Claim of Mary Alice Palacios |
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G. |
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59101
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Claim of Maria G. Salmonson |
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H. |
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59158
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Claim of Carolyn Gomez |
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| 27. |
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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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| 28. |
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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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| 29. |
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Adjourn |
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