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1. |
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Roll Call |
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2. |
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Pledge of Allegiance |
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3. |
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Prayer |
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4. |
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Approval of Consent Agenda |
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5. |
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County Judge's Office: |
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A. |
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61437
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Proclamation declaring September 25 as National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims and inviting the community to join in the 5th Annual Candlelight Vigil "As Long As I Breathe, You Will Be Remembered," to be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Boggus Ford Events Center in Pharr.
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B. |
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61706
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Presentation on the 50th anniversary of Hurricane Beulah. |
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Constable Pct. #1: |
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A. |
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61629
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Constable Pct.1 - Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant (1284):
Requesting approval of the Resolution in support of the Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant Program Application, as approved by Commissioners' Court on 8/22/2017 through AI-61212. |
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Constable Pct. #2: |
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A. |
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61595
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Constable Pct.2:
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Alfredo Meza, Jr. as Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable Martin N. Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012 |
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Constable Pct. #3: |
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A. |
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61639
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Constable Pct. 3 - Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant (1284)
Requesting approval of the Resolution in support of the Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant Program Application as approved by Commissioner's Court on September 5, 2017 under Agenda Item 61383. |
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B. |
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61587
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Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Arnold Salazar as Deputy Constable by Constable Lazaro "Larry" Gallardo, Jr., Constable Pct.3, (Irrigation District #6)in accordance to Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011. |
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9. |
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Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: |
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A. |
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61658
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1. Presentation of Hidalgo County 2016-2017 Annual Tax Collections Report
2. Presentation of Hidalgo County 2016-2017 Annual Motor Vehicle Report |
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Executive Office: |
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A. |
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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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61477
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1. Presentation of Delinquent Tax Collection Report for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
2. Presentation of Fees and Fines Report for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. |
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C. |
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61696
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1. Discussion, consideration, and authorization to accept an energy audit/efficiency analysis conducted by E3 Entegral Solutions, Inc [currently awarded through BuyBoard contract #527-17] for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office at no cost;
2. Discussion, consideration, and authorization for E3 Entegral Solutions, Inc to conduct a countywide preliminary energy audit/efficiency assessments [through the same awarded BuyBoard contract #527-17] at no cost to County including the signing of the required Letter of Intent;
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11. |
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Human Resources: |
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A. |
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Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed |
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B. |
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61680
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Pct. 1 Rd. Maintenance/Administration (1200):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period of 10/02/17:
Action |
Dept./ Program |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Current Budgeted Salary |
Proposed Budgeted Salary |
Net Change |
Delete |
121-005 |
0023 |
Maintenance III |
$36,248.00 |
$0.00 |
($36,248.00) |
Create |
121-005 |
0161 |
Supervisor II |
$0.00 |
$42,500.00 |
$42,500.00 |
Total |
$6,252.00 |
2. Approval to change Administrative Assistant I, Slot# 0030, from Full-Time to Part-Time, effective next full pay period of 10/02/17.
Action |
Dept./ Program |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Current Budgeted Salary |
Proposed Budgeted Salary |
Net Change |
Set salary & Position type |
121-004 |
0030 |
Administrative Assistant I |
$26,547.00 |
$20,295.00 |
($6,252.00) |
Total |
($6,252.00) |
3. Approval of interdepartmental transfer. |
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C. |
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61614
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Pct. 2 Administration (1200):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period of 10/02/17:
Action |
Dept./Prg. |
Slot # |
Current Position Title |
Proposed Position Title |
Position Title Change |
122-005 |
0013 |
Accountant III |
Accounts Payable Supervisor |
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D. |
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61625
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Sheriff's Office (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 10/02/17:
Action |
Slot# |
Dept./Program |
Position Title |
Proposed Budgeted
Allowance |
Clothing allowance (add) |
0179 |
280-001 |
Deputy Sheriff Step I |
$500.00 |
Clothing allowance (add) |
0371 |
280-001 |
Deputy Sheriff Step I |
$500.00 |
Clothing allowance (add) |
0403 |
280-001 |
Deputy Sheriff Step I |
$500.00 |
Clothing allowance (add) |
0171 |
280-001 |
Deputy Sheriff Step I |
$500.00 |
Clothing allowance (add) |
0374 |
280-001 |
Deputy Sheriff Step I |
$500.00 |
Clothing allowance (delete) |
0062 |
280-001 |
Deputy Sheriff Step II |
$0.00 |
Clothing allowance (delete) |
0133 |
280-001 |
Deputy Sheriff |
$0.00 |
Clothing allowance (delete) |
0228 |
280-001 |
Deputy Sheriff Step II |
$0.00 |
Clothing allowance (delete) |
0074 |
280-001 |
Deputy Sheriff Step II |
$0.00 |
Clothing allowance (delete) |
0145 |
280-001 |
Deputy Sheriff Step II |
$0.00 |
Clothing allowance (delete) |
0202 |
280-001 |
Senior Deputy Sheriff Step I |
$0.00 |
Clothing allowance (delete) |
0158 |
280-001 |
Deputy Sheriff |
$0.00 |
Clothing allowance (delete) |
0029 |
280-001 |
Sergeant Step II |
$0.00 |
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E. |
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61652
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Criminal District Attorney (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period of 10/02/17:
Action |
Dept./Program |
Slot# |
Position Title |
Current Budgeted Salary |
Proposed Budgeted Salary |
Net Change |
Salary Adjustment / (Reduce) |
080-002 |
0128 |
Administrative Assistant II |
$31,979.00 |
$29,198.00 |
($2,781.00) |
Salary Adjustment/ (Reduce) |
080-002 |
0130 |
Administrative Assistant II |
$31,979.00 |
$29,198.00 |
($2,781.00) |
Salary Adjustment/ (Increase) |
080-002 |
0047 |
Assistant District Attorney II |
$51,788.00 |
$57,350.00 |
$5,562.00 |
Total |
$0.00 |
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12. |
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Urban County: |
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A. |
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61656
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Hold a Public Hearing to consider public comments for Hidalgo County Urban County Program's Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) prior to submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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61467
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1. Requesting approval of the Hidalgo County’s Regional Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) Plan contingent upon comments received.
2. Requesting approval to authorize the Hidalgo County Judge to sign the Regional Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH) Plan and all related documents pertaining to the Affirmatively Further Fair Housing (AFFH) Rule.
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61646
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Requesting approval of Year 30 (2017) Urban County Program Interlocal Agreements with (16) participating cities and authorization for Hidalgo County Judge Ramon Garcia to sign any and all agreements.
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61653
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Request approval to declare and dispose the assets listed on Exhibit "A" surplus and clear inventory list. |
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Health & Human Services Department: |
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61641
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Discussion, consideration and approval of Proclamation for ZIKA Action Day. |
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B. |
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61663
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Child Health FY 17 (1293):
1. Approval of the Certification of Revenue as certified by County Auditor for program income earned in the amount of $54.69 from the Child Health FY 17 grant.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $54.69. |
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61675
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Prenatal FY 17 (1293):
1. Approval of the Certification of Revenue as certified by County Auditor for program income earned in the amount of $725.28 from the Prenatal FY 17 grant.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $725.28. |
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D. |
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61695
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Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between The County of Hidalgo and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health. The purpose is to establish, coordinate and provide preparedness, response and recovery in the event of a disaster. |
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61694
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Requesting approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between The County of Hidalgo and Nuestra Clinica Del Valle. The purpose is to facilitate public health response during public health emergencies. |
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61651
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1. Requesting approval to rescind action taken on 09/05/17 on AI-61409 that approved the Amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement between the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and the County of Hidalgo.
2. Discussion, consideration and approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between Hidalgo County and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - Brownsville Campus. |
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Health Care Funding District: |
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Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures |
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Indigent Health Care Program: |
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Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures |
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Fire Marshal's Office: |
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61227
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Discussion and approval of the Rural Emergency Service Interlocal Agreement with the City of Penitas. |
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Community Service Agency: |
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61552
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Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve and adopt By-Laws for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. |
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B. |
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61553
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2018 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Community Action Plan (CAP) and Budget.
1. Public hearing regarding the proposed 2018 CSBG CAP plan and budget.
2. Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding adoption of the 2018 CSBG CAP plan and budget with authorization for Jaime Longoria to sign any and all pertinent documents. |
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61554
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Discussion, consideration, and possible approval to amend the 2017 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) budget to recognize final award amount and include the emergency service unit. |
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Elections Administration: |
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A. |
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Discussion, consideration and action but not limited to Election updates. |
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Public Defender's Office: |
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61483
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Public Defender's:
Discussion, consideration, and Approval to appoint Victoria Andrea Segundo, UTRGV Student as volunteer Public Defender Intern for the period of September 19, 2017 through November 30, 2017. |
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Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: |
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61603
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Requesting authorization for title reports, appraisals, surveys metes & bounds and acquisition of land for the Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Road Extension Project. |
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61602
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Requesting authorization for title reports, appraisals, surveys metes & bounds and acquisition of land for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Bridge Replacement Project. |
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Budget & Management: |
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61704
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Presentation of 2018 Budget Status Report |
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B. |
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61702
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TXDOT Receivables (1315):
Authority for the County Judge to sign Comptroller of Public Accounts Form 74-209 Miscellaneous Claim Application for all qualifying reimbursement requests associated with the following TXDOT road projects:
- Pct 1 Mile 2 West CSJ#0921-02-170 (program 121-040)
- Pct 3 FM2221 CSJ#0862-01-037/047 (program 123-071)
- Pct 3 FM681 CSJ#0669-01-043 (program 123-070)
- Pct 3 SH364 CSJ#2966-01-009 (program 123-045)
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61682
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WIC ADM (1292):
Approval of deobligation of funds for the WIC Adm Program in the amount of $300,000.00 |
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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 FORWARDED 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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Executive Office |
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61697
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Approval and acceptance of the Service Contract between Hidalgo County and Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. with participation available to all eligible Hidalgo County Employees at their own cost including authority for County Judge or Presiding Officer to sign document for “RFP No: 2017-064-07-19-YSS Pre-Paid (Post Tax) Voluntary Legal Services” Project. Previously approved by HCCC on 08-22-17, AI #61103.
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B. |
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Pct. 1 |
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61627
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Requesting authority to purchase (1) new 2017 John Deere 750K CRAWLER DOZER from DOGGETT Heavy Machinery Services [awarded vendor under Buy Board's contract #515-16] in the amount of $199,900.00 for Commissioner Pct.1 through submitted Requisition #349088 upon 1295 compliance. |
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Pct. 4 |
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61708
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Requesting approval of "Amendment No. 1" to the AIA B101-2007 Standard Form of Agreement (C-17-184-06-27) with Nassari-Warren Group Architects, Inc. for Project: “The Design and Construction of Memorial Park Phase I" (located at 107 Highway and Sunflower Road, Edinburg, Texas)in Precinct No. 4, to modify/ratify articles in AIA (as reflected in attachment herein) including an increase of ($ 5,836.00) for Architectural basic services with the final aggregate amount totaling ($ 85,836.00).
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61677
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Recommendation to "cease" the negotiations process with the #1 ranked firm Strada Engineering and Consulting, LLC, for the provisions of "engineering services" for the: "Cesar Chavez Road" project, as (selected/ranked by CC on 03/21/17-AI-59044 (D,E,F), due to budget constraints.
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Sheriff's Office |
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61398
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Presentation of the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid [and meeting all specifications and requirements] for the purpose of award of bid to Del Valle Termite & Pest Control, McAllen, Texas, including approval of the contract for: RFB 2017-163-07-19 - "Pest Control Services for All Sheriff's Office Facilities", subject to compliance with HB 1295 when and if applicable.
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Co. Wide |
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61466
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Presentation of the sole responsible vendor, Matt’s Cash and Carry Building Materials, Inc. submitting the lowest and best bid[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 - "Construction Building Materials and Related Supplies" through project No.: 2017-180a-08-09-FAZ.
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21. |
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Open Forum |
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Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: |
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Real Estate Acquisition |
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Pending and/or potential litigation |
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C. |
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61644
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Hidalgo County v. Maria Elena Amaya |
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61647
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Hidalgo County v. Javi Herrera & Seny Aide Perez |
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61649
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Hidalgo County v. Rodolfo Coronado, Jr. & Valente M. Diaz |
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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. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
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Open Session: |
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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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61645
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Hidalgo County v. Maria Elena Amaya |
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61648
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Hidalgo County v. Javi Herrera & Seny Aide Perez |
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61655
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Hidalgo County v. Rodolfo Coronado, Jr. & Valente M. Diaz |
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Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed |
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Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed |
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27. |
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Adjourn |
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