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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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61792
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Consideration and approval of a Proclamation declaring September 2017 as Hunger Action Month. |
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B. |
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61793
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Update on the status of the Hidalgo County official website redesign. |
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C. |
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61761
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Appointment and/or re-appointment of board member to represent the County of Hidalgo on the McAllen Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board of Directors. |
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District Clerk - Laura Hinojosa: |
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61809
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Report on Jury Impanelment Process for high profile cases with the constraints of insufficient size of auditorium and all efforts undertaken by multiple parties/departments to achieve a successful jury selection process
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District Attorney's Office: |
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A. |
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61668
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DA-Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP)(1281):
1. Approval to accept the Victim Assistance Program Grant, from the Office of the Governor, in the amount of $579,302.78, effective 10/01/2017 through 06/30/2019.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the County Auditor.
3. Approval to appropriate the FY 2016 Victim Assistance Program Grant funds.
4. Approval of the following personnel actions:
| Action |
Dept. |
Slot# |
Position Title |
Current Budgeted
Salary |
Proposed Salary/
Allowance |
| No Action |
080-002 |
0111 |
Director, Victims Unit Program
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$51,500.00 |
$51,500.00 |
| Create |
080-017 |
0005 |
$0.00 |
$12,875.00 |
| Create |
080-017 |
0006 |
Advocate I |
$0.00 |
$35,010.00 |
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HIDTA - Task Force: |
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A. |
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61754
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Requesting Commissioners Court's approval of a finding and authorization, pursuant to Article 3, Section 52(a) of the Texas Constitution, Section (i), for HIDTA to purchase promotional items for a period of 9/21/17 to 12/31/17. Said items will serve a public purpose, through our educational/instructional and training programs. Items are introduced through these programs, while promoting our educational message, helping to interact with participants on aspects of numerous projects, programs and events.
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County Treasurer - Norma Garcia: |
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61738
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1. Approval of Hidalgo County Investment Policy;
2. Approval of Resolution authorizing participation in PFM Asset Management LLC - Texas TERM;
3. Approval of Hidalgo County Broker/Dealer List. |
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Constable Pct. #1: |
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61607
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Constable Precinct 1 - Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (1285):
1. Requesting approval of amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Office of Constable Precinct 1.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign amendment to Interlocal Agreement award and related documents.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor.
5. Approval of appropriation of funds. |
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Constable Pct. #2: |
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61635
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Constable Pct. #2 - Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (1285):
1. Requesting approval of amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Office of Constable Pct. 2.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign amendment to the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor.
5. Approval of appropriation of funds. |
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Constable Pct. #4: |
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61659
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Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Cesar Hernandez as Deputy Constable by Constable A. "J.R." Gaitan, Constable Precinct 4 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011. |
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61597
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Constable Precinct 4 - Tropical Texas Behavioral Health-Security (1285):
1. Requesting approval of amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Office of Constable Precinct 4.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign amendment to Interlocal Agreement award and related documents.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor.
5. Approval of appropriation of funds. |
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61590
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Constable Precinct 4 - Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (1285):
1. Requesting approval of amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Office of Constable Precinct 4.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign amendment to Interlocal Agreement award and related documents.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor.
5. Approval of appropriation of funds. |
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Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: |
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A. |
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61630
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Approval of Amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Assessment and Collection for the following entities:
City of Edinburg, City of Elsa, City of La Villa, City of Mercedes, City of Palmview, City of Penitas, South Texas ISD, Mission ISD & Weslaco ISD, Edcouch-Elsa ISD |
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Sheriff's Office: |
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61601
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Sheriff's Office- FBI (1284):
1. Approval to accept overtime funding agreement from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the total amount of $18,042.00.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditors for the FY 2018 FBI overtime agreement.
4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $18,042.00. |
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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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61392
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1. Discussion and action on tax resale bids received on the properties (see attached list).
2. Discussion and action on Order for tax resale bid properties. |
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Human Resources: |
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Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed |
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61760
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Criminal District Attorney (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period of 10/02/17:
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Dept/ Program |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Current Budgeted Salary |
Proposed Budgeted Salary |
Net Change |
| Salary Adjustment |
080-002 |
0043 |
Assistant District Attorney III |
$50,830.00 |
$55,830.00 |
$5,000.00 |
| 080-007 |
0156 |
$1,443.00 |
$1,443.00 |
$0.00 |
| 080-015 |
0033 |
$13,132.00 |
$13,132.00 |
$0.00 |
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| Salary Adjustment |
080-002 |
0093 |
Assistant District Attorney II |
$53,562.00 |
$58,562.00 |
$5,000.00 |
| 080-007 |
0112 |
$6,747.00 |
$6,747.00 |
$0.00 |
| 080-016 |
0010 |
$3,191.00 |
$3,191.00 |
$0.00 |
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| Salary Adjustment |
080-002 |
0030 |
Assistant District Attorney III |
$59,186.00 |
$64,186.00 |
$5,000.00 |
| 080-007 |
0157 |
$1,442.00 |
$1,442.00 |
$0.00 |
| 080-015 |
0024 |
$4,777.00 |
$4,777.00 |
$0.00 |
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| Salary Adjustment |
080-002 |
0020 |
Assistant District Attorney III |
$60,431.00 |
$65,431.00 |
$5,000.00 |
| 080-007 |
0158 |
$1,442.00 |
$1,442.00 |
$0.00 |
| 080-015 |
0016 |
$3,532.00 |
$3,532.00 |
$0.00 |
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080-013 |
0005 |
Attorney IV |
$72,870.00 |
$77,870.00 |
$5,000.00 |
| 080-016 |
0017 |
$10,045.00 |
$10,045.00 |
$0.00 |
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| Salary Adjustment |
080-002 |
0095 |
Assistant District Attorney III |
$48,777.00 |
$53,777.00 |
$5,000.00 |
| 080-007 |
0071 |
$16,223.00 |
$16,223.00 |
$0.00 |
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080-002 |
0023 |
Assistant District Attorney V |
$71,649.00 |
$76,649.00 |
$5,000.00 |
| 080-007 |
0148 |
$4,000.00 |
$4,000.00 |
$0.00 |
| 080-015 |
0019 |
$12,852.00 |
$12,852.00 |
$0.00 |
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61755
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Pct. 1 Parks (1100)/ Rd. Maintenance (1200):
1. Approval to create one (1) Full-Time temporary position for 11 weeks beginning 10/02/17 and ending 12/15/17, as follows:
| Action |
Dept./ Program |
Slot# |
Position Title |
Hourly Rate |
| Create |
121-013 |
T031 |
Maintenance II |
$13.87/hour |
2. Approval to create one (1) Full-Time temporary position for 13 weeks beginning 10/02/17 and ending 12/31/17, as follows:
| Action |
Dept./ Program |
Slot# |
Position Title |
Hourly Rate |
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121-005 |
T162 |
Maintenance III |
$19.37/hour |
3. Approval of intradepartmental transfers. |
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61664
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County Judge (1100)/Public Affairs (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
| Action |
Dept./ Program |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Current Budgeted Salary |
Proposed Budgeted Salary |
Net Change |
| Delete |
110-077 |
0006 |
Administrative Assistant II |
$28,940.00 |
$0.00 |
($28,940.00) |
| Delete |
110-077 |
0003 |
Clerk II |
$24,960.00 |
$0.00 |
($24,960.00) |
| Delete |
110-006 |
0037 |
Director, Special Projects |
$64,890.00 |
$0.00 |
($64,890.00) |
| Create |
110-077 |
0007 |
Executive Assistant I |
$0.00 |
$42,521.00 |
$42,521.00 |
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110-006 |
0039 |
Intergovernmental Affairs Administrator |
$0.00 |
$76,000.00 |
$76,000.00 |
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($269.00) |
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Urban County: |
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61713
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Requesting approval of a budget and program amendment for the City of Edcouch - Urban County Program FY 27 (2014) work plans. The amendment will decrease the street improvements line item and create a parks, recreational facilities project for the purchase and installation of park equipment. |
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B. |
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61729
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Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Venser Contractors, LLC, the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $1,036,382.22 using UCP Fiscal Years 25-29 (2012-2016) Precinct No. 4 Parks, Recreational Facility Improvement funds and Precinct #4 Parks, Recreational funds.
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Health & Human Services Department: |
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A. |
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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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B. |
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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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Adult Probation: |
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61606
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DWI Court Grant (1289)
1. Approval to accept the DWI Court grant from the Office of Governor (Criminal Justice Division) in the amount of $154,136.99 for the grant period of 9/1/17 thru 8/31/18.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as approved by the County Auditor's Office for the DWI Court Grant.
3. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $154,136.99.
Veterans Court Grant (1289)
1. Approval to accept the Veterans Court grant from the Office of Governor (Criminal Justice Division) in the amount of $95,627.00 for the grant period of 9/1/17 thru 8/31/18.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as approved by the County Auditor's Office for the Veterans Court Grant.
3. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $95,627.00.
Domestic Violence Court Grant (1289)
1. Approval to accept the Domestic Violence Court grant from the Office of Governor (Criminal Justice Division) in the amount of $195,461.11 for the grant period of 10/1/17 thru 9/30/18.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as approved by the County Auditor's Office for the Domestic Violence Court Grant.
3. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $195,461.11.
4. Approval to authorize the decrease of supplemental pay allowance for the following employees:
| Employee# |
Dept./ Program |
Slot# |
Position Title |
Current Allowance Amount |
Proposed Allowance Amount |
Net Change |
| 196673 |
Public Defender (085-003) |
0001 |
Public Defender IV |
$11,750.00 |
$11,670.00 |
($80.00) |
| 212334 |
Criminal DA (080-002) |
0047 |
Assistant District Attorney II |
$11,720.00 |
$11,590.00 |
($130.00) |
| 78328 |
County Court at Law No. 1 (021-001) |
0005 |
Assistant Court Coordinator |
$9,250.00 |
$9,180.00 |
($70.00) |
| 69507 |
County Court at Law No. 1 (021-001) |
0003 |
Court Coordinator |
$2,320.00 |
$2,300.00 |
($20.00) |
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61727
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August 2017
1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $2,146.00.
2. Approval of appropriation of the DWI program income (GPI) in the amount of $2,146.00 |
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Community Service Agency: |
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61726
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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 Judge Ramon Garcia and Jaime Longoria to sign any and all pertinent documents. |
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61728
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Discussion and possible action to authorize the surplus of obsolete items from the permanent inventory of the Community Service Agency (list attached). |
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Elections Administration: |
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61771
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Requesting permission to host the State of Tennessee's Elections Commission Members and staff during Election Day, November 7, 2017 Constitutional Election as part of the State of Tennessee’s voting equipment certification. They will observe Hidalgo County Elections Department's processes and procedures and will be here only on Election Day. |
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Head Start Program: |
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61619
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Discussion/Approval of the Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Plan |
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B. |
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61620
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Discussion/Approval of 2016-2017 Program Information Report (PIR) |
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61621
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Discussion/Approval to Revise Program Calendars for Program Year 2017-2018 for the Following Partnering School Districts:
1. La Joya ISD
2. Mercedes ISD
3. Mission CISD
4. Donna ISD
5. Progreso ISD |
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61622
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Discussion/Approval on Request to Purchase HVAC Equipment, Supplies and Install of HVAC Equipment (Contract #458-14) through the Hidalgo County's Membership/Participation with the Texas Association of School Board (TASB) Buyboard's Multiple Awarded Vendors for the Term of the TASB Contract Expiring on November 30, 2017
1. Central Air and Heating Service, Inc.
2. Gemaire Distributors, LLC
3. Insco Distributing
4. Trane
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61623
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Discussion/Approval on Request to Purchase Building Maintenance, Repair and Operations Supplies and Equipment (Contract #501-15) Through the Hidalgo County's Membership/Participation With the Texas Association School Board (TASB) Buyboard's Multiple Awarded Vendors, for the Term of the TASB Contract Expiring on 11/30/2018.
1. Bush Supply Company
2. Grainger
3. McCoys Building Supply
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61626
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Discussion/Approval on Request to Purchase Tires, Tubes, and Automotive Parts, Supplies and Equipment (Contract #470-14) through the Hidalgo County Membership/Participation with the Texas Association School Board (TASB) Buyboard's Multiple Awarded Vendors for the Term of the TASB Contract Expiring on 02/28/2018.
1. Bill Bunton Auto Supply and Machine, Inc.
2. Burton Companies
3. Good Year Commercial Tire & Service Center
4. Napa Auto Parts (McAllen)
5. O'Reilly Auto Parts
6. Southern Tire Mart, LLC |
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61618
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Discussion/Approval to Submit the Following 2018 Budget Applications:
1. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
2. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) |
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WIC: |
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A. |
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61438
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WIC ADMIN- Program 001- (1292):
1. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $10,400,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2018 WIC Admin. Grant.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $10,400,000.00 for the FY 2018 WIC Admin. Grant.
3. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 10/01/17:
| Action |
Dept./ Program |
Slot# |
Position Title |
Current Budgeted Salary |
Proposed Budgeted Salary |
Net Change |
| Salary Adjustment/ Reduce |
350-001 |
0185 |
Custodian I |
$24,521.00 |
$12,480.00 |
($12,041.00) |
| Salary Adjustment/ Reduce |
350-001 |
0186 |
Custodian I |
$24,521.00 |
$12,480.00 |
($12,041.00) |
| Salary Adjustment/ Reduce |
350-001 |
0187 |
Custodian I |
$19,695.00 |
$12,480.00 |
($7,215.00) |
| Salary Adjustment/ Reduce |
350-001 |
0188 |
Custodian I |
$24,521.00 |
$12,480.00 |
($12,041.00) |
| Salary Adjustment/ Reduce |
350-001 |
0191 |
Custodian I |
$24,521.00 |
$12,480.00 |
($12,041.00) |
| Salary Adjustment/ Reduce |
350-001 |
0192 |
Custodian I |
$21,074.00 |
$12,480.00 |
($8,594.00) |
| Salary Adjustment/ Reduce |
350-001 |
0193 |
Custodian I |
$21,074.00 |
$12,480.00 |
($8,594.00) |
| Salary Adjustment/ Reduce |
350-001 |
0194 |
Custodian I |
$19,695.00 |
$12,480.00 |
($7,215.00) |
| Salary Adjustment/ Reduce |
350-001 |
0195 |
Custodian I |
$19,695.00 |
$12,480.00 |
($7,215.00) |
| Salary Adjustment/ Reduce |
350-001 |
0196 |
Custodian I |
$19,695.00 |
$12,480.00 |
($7,215.00) |
| Salary Adjustment/ Reduce |
350-001 |
0197 |
Custodian I |
$21,763.00 |
$12,480.00 |
($9,283.00) |
| Salary Adjustment/ Reduce |
350-001 |
0238 |
Custodian I |
$19,695.00 |
$12,480.00 |
($7,215.00) |
| Delete |
350-001 |
0017 |
Licensed Vocational Nurse II |
$47,384.00 |
$0.00 |
($47,384.00) |
| Delete |
350-001 |
0027 |
Licensed Vocational Nurse II |
$45,496.00 |
$0.00 |
($45,496.00) |
| Delete |
350-001 |
0035 |
Nutritionist I |
$42,518.00 |
$0.00 |
($42,518.00) |
| Delete |
350-001 |
0041 |
Licensed Vocational Nurse II |
$44,266.00 |
$0.00 |
($44,266.00) |
| Delete |
350-001 |
0062 |
Clerk IV |
$33,927.00 |
$0.00 |
($33,927.00) |
| Delete |
350-001 |
0065 |
Clinic Aide III |
$33,520.00 |
$0.00 |
($33,520.00) |
| Delete |
350-001 |
0066 |
Clerk IV |
$31,709.00 |
$0.00 |
($31,709.00) |
| Delete |
350-001 |
0068 |
WIC Certification Specialist II |
$32,499.00 |
$0.00 |
($32,499.00) |
| Delete |
350-001 |
0092 |
Clerk III |
$27,732.00 |
$0.00 |
($27,732.00) |
| Delete |
350-001 |
0098 |
Clinic Aide II |
$24,960.00 |
$0.00 |
($24,960.00) |
| Delete |
350-001 |
0135 |
Custodian II |
$24,960.00 |
$0.00 |
($24,960.00) |
| Delete |
350-001 |
0155 |
Clerk II |
$24,960.00 |
$0.00 |
($24,960.00) |
| Delete |
350-001 |
0162 |
Clinic Aide I |
$24,960.00 |
$0.00 |
($24,960.00) |
| Delete |
350-001 |
0200 |
Area Coordinator I |
$59,186.00 |
$0.00 |
($59,186.00) |
| Delete |
350-001 |
0246 |
Peer Counselor Manager |
$28,937.00 |
$0.00 |
($28,937.00) |
WIC BF-Program 002- (1292):
1. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $821,302.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2018 BF Peer Counselor Program Grant.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $821,302.00 for the FY 2018 BF Peer Counselor Program Grant.
3. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 10/01/17:
| Action |
Dept./ Program |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Current Budgeted Salary |
Proposed Budgeted Salary |
Net Change |
| Delete |
350-002 |
0014 |
Peer Counselor I |
$24,960.00 |
$0.00 |
($24,960.00) |
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Peer Counselor I |
$24,960.00 |
$0.00 |
($24,960.00) |
WIC Registered Dietician - Program 012-(1292):
1.Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $60,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2018 Registered Dietician Program Grant.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $60,000.00 for the FY 2018 Registered Dietician Grant.
WIC - Lactation Services - Program 013-(1292):
1. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $50,500.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2018 Lactation Services Grant.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $50,500.00 for the FY 2018 Lactation Services Grant.
WIC- Lactation Center-Program 017 (1292)
1. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $289,000.00 as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2018 WIC Lactation Center Grant.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds int amount of $289,000.00 for the WIC Lactation Center Grant. |
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1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request
a. M. A. Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Alfonso Flores, Owner) (Mile 4½ North Road & Mile 11 North Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family, 1 Multi-Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention with a discharge structure to the existing ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Mile 4½ West Road.
2. Preliminary Approval
a. J. V. Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Jose Villarreal, Owner) (Mile 15 ½ North Road & Mile 6 West Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural low area percolation and by re-grading Mile 15½ North Road Side Ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Elsa.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Mile 15½ North Road.
3. Final Approval
a. Pueblo De Palmas Ph. 20 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (J. Gary Frisby) (Cameron Road & Kenyon Road)
No. of Lots: 100 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, storm drainage system discharging to the main drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Edinburg
Paved: Yes, Cameron Road and five internal streets.
4. Final Approval With Financial Guarantee
a. L. C. J. Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Ruben De La Garza Hinojosa, Owner) (Canton Road & Cesar Chavez Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural low area percolation and by re-grading Canton Road Side Ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, 1 existing OSSF
Paved: Yes, Canton Road.
Final Approval with financial guarantee in the amount of $1,500.00 to secure the installation of 1 OSSF
5. Final approval of revision to previously approved plat of Howling Trails Subdivision
a. Howling Trails Subdivision- Pct. 3 (La Joya I.S.D.) (Western Road & U.S. Expressway 83)
No. of Lots: 1 Institutional
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, on-site Detention Ponds maintained by La Joya I.S.D.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Hidalgo County MUDD #1
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by Hidalgo County MUDD #1
Paved: Yes, Western Road.
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Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: |
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61716
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Approval to re-appoint Oscar Ramirez to the Hidalgo County Housing Authority Board for a two (2) year term. |
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Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: |
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1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the County of Hidalgo and the City of San Juan, regarding road and drainage improvements for the Pct 2 Minnesota Road (Raul Longoria - 265' W of Cesar Chavez Rd) 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 Minnesota Road (Raul Longoria - 265' W of Cesar Chavez Rd) Project.
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Budget & Management: |
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61507
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1. Public hearing on the 2018 Proposed Budget as per Texas Local Government Code 111.067.
2. Discussion, consideration, and action on changes and corrections to the 2018 Proposed Budget.
3. Approval to set salaries, allowances, and other compensation for Fiscal Year 2018.
4. Adoption of the 2018 Annual Budget at the Departmental Level. |
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61508
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Consideration and approval of order setting the 2017 Hidalgo County Tax Rates:
1. Total Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate (0.5112 cents per $100 valuation)
2. Total Debt Service Tax Rate (0.0688 cents per $100 valuation)
3. Total Ad Valorem Tax Rate (0.5800 cents per $100 valuation) |
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61700
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Fleet Management Lease-Purchase:
Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into a Master Equity Lease Agreement, Amendment to Master Equity Lease Agreement, Self-Insurance Addendum and Maintenance Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. for purposes of leasing of fleet vehicles with authority for County Judge to sign all documentation required.
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TXDOT Receivables (1315):
Authority for the County Executive Officer to sign TXDOT Form ROW-N-20AB Tabulation of Cost as well as the Comptroller of Public Accounts Form 74-209 Miscellaneous Claim Application, as necessary, 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)
- Pct 4 FM2220 CSJ#2094-01-038 (program 124-135)
- Pct 4 N. Alamo Rd CSJ#0921-02-311 (program 124-150)
- Pct 4 10th Street Extension CSJ#0921-02-300 (program 124-030)
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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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Recommendation [supported by both Purchasing & Auditor to] to "AMEND" current HC-PP&P, so as to permit the purchase of goods and/or services from $0.01 to $3,500.00 without requiring at least (3) quotes including, but not limited to the following:
Chapter VIII. NON-BID PURCHASES
A. 8.02. Non-Delegated Purchases Not Exceeding $5000.00, "AMEND" to the following: 8.02.01 WILL NOW REFLECT: Purchases Not Exceeding $3,500.00
An authorized person shall complete a Form HCPD-01/Electronic Requisition [NOTE: Purchasing Department encourages, recommends and suggests the "better business practice" of soliciting pricing to achieve a "best value" result. In addition, users are under notice that a Requisition not exceeding the new $3,500.00 limit needs to be inclusive of the entire goods or services required as a PO increase may not be eligible for consideration and/or approval]; AND,
B. 8.03. Purchases Between $5,000.01 and $25,000.00 "AMEND" $3500.01 and $50,000.00 (Revision to the previous $25,000.00 Statutory Bidding Limit was enacted to $50,000.00 pursuant to House Bill 987 (Senate Bill 624 identical) effective 06-22-09.
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61785
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Requesting authority for Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, to sign and submit Federal Excise Tax Exemption Certificate for 2017 as requested by vendor, Rush Truck Centers.
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61717
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Request approval to process and sign the required "Ultimate Vendor/Ultimate Purchaser Exemption Certificate" for Hidalgo County Vendor-GCR Tire Center; Vendor No 169242 with HCCC designation as to the signer to be Mr. Valde Guerra, Executive Officer.
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Presentation of sole bid received as detailed in tabulation sheet contained herein meeting all specification and/or requirements for the purpose of award and approval of contract for Request for Bids titled: Hidalgo County Pct 1 -"Disposal of Solid Waste Received at Prct 1 Citizen Collection Stations to Transfer" through project No.: 2017-158-08-02-SGS. |
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Requesting approval of Work Authorization # 3 to Professional Services Agreement with Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., (C-17-203-07-25) as it relates to "On Call" Construction Materials Testing Services for Pct. No. 1 in the amount of $27,192.50 for Valdez Road Improvements
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A. Requesting approval to purchase the following equipment through Rush Truck Center of Texas [ coop awarded vendor, BuyBoard contract #521-16]:
1. One (1) Peterbilt 348 Dump truck $129,654.72 (Req #349638);
2. One (1) New 2017 Peterbilt 348 Roll Off for $155,682.00 (Req #349625) for a total of $285,336.72 which includes delivery and a one time administration fee of $400.00 subject to compliance with HB form 1295 and any other statutory forms [when and if applicable].
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a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) professional service;
b. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” in connection with geo-technical and construction material testing services required for Precinct No. 2 Projects (on an as needed basis):
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Earth Co., LLC |
Professional Service Industries, Inc. |
Millennium Engineers Group, Inc. |
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c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional engineering services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of ___________________for geo-technical and construction material testing services (on call as needed basis) Pct. 2.
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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;
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 required for Precinct No. 2 for the Moore Road Project (Veterans Blvd-San Antonio Rd):
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JAVIER HINOJOSA ENGINEERING |
CRUZ HOGAN CONSULTANTS, INC. |
SOUTH TEXAS INFRASTRUCTURE |
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c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of _______________________ for professional engineering services required for Precinct No. 2 for the Moore Road Project (Veterans Blvd-San Antonio Rd).
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a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) professional service;
b. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” in connection with geo-technical and construction material testing services required for Precinct No.3 Projects (on an as needed basis):
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L&G ENGINEER |
RABA KISTNER, INC. |
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC. |
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c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional engineering services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of ___________________for geo-technical and construction material testing services (on call as needed basis) Pct. 3 .
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61293
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Requesting approval to purchase Two (2) New John Deere 670G Motor Graders through the County's membership/participation with TASB-Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program's awarded vendor Doggett (Contract# 515-16 Exp: 11.30.2019) through Requisition #348708 in the amount of $476,818.64.
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61108
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Approval to purchase one (1) New 2018 Freightliner M-2-106-70 through the County's membership/participation with HGAC awarded vendor, Houston Freightliner, Inc. (Contract # HT06-16) in the amount of $65,950.00 which includes delivery and a one time administration fee of $600- Req # 356343
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Requesting approval of the final negotiated agreement# C-17-199-09-26 with Van Ackeren Consulting, LLC dba Personalized Prevention for the purposes of: “Wellness Program Services” effective 09/26/17 for a period of one (1) year subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable] based on action taken by CC on 09-05-17 [AI-#61285].
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61505
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Acceptance and approval of the following for C-CAP-17-186-08-08-Palm Subdivision Unit No. 2 between Hidalgo County and Five Star Galaxy Construction, as submitted through project engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineering:
A. Final construction contract (CC previously approved to award on 08-08-17) in the amount of $129,604.70;
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 (Norma Ceballos) to execute change orders that involve ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18% or more without the consent of the contractor".
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A. Requesting approval to reject bids received for project titled: " Purchase of Medical Supplies & Equipment" through project RFB 2017-160-08-16-YZV so as to proceed to modify specifications and/or requirements;
B. Requesting authority to advertise with the approval of "Draft RFB procurement packet (i.e., legal notice, specifications - requirements, draft requirements agreements etc.,) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County-S.O.) for: "Purchase of Medical Supplies & Equipment" - RFB 2017-245-10-18-YZV including the re-advertising of the project if/when still necessary and/or required.
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61600
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Presentation of the sole responsible vendor, ICS Jail Supplies, 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 - Sheriff's Office "Purchase of Security Correctional Mattresses" through project No.: 2018-001-09-06-FAZ.
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District Attorney |
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61767
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Requesting approval of "Correction/Clarification" on Liquidated Damages Amount to reflect $7,500.00 and not $7,700.00 as stated on AMENDED Certificate of Substantial Completion [as presented to and approved by HCCC on 08-22-17 AI# 61173] from contractor Herrcon, LLC for the “Construction of Space Pressure Control at the Autopsy Facility”.
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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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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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Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same |
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Pending and/or potential litigation |
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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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Adjourn |
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