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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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61896
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Video Presentation for the New Hidalgo County Courthouse |
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61800
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Proclamation declaring October 2017 as National Manufacturing Month. |
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61910
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Requesting authorization for County Judge to sign letter of support for Fiscal Year 2017 TIGER Grant application to be submitted by the City of Pharr |
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61908
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1. Approval of order and Interlocal Agreement by and among the City of McAllen, Hidalgo County, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 2A, City of McAllen, Texas, allowing for Hidalgo County to participate in the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 2A.
2. Appointment of one (1) board member to represent the County of Hidalgo on the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 2A, City of McAllen, Texas, Board of Directors.
3. Recommendation to designate a second board member to represent the County of Hidalgo on the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 2A, City of McAllen, Texas, Board of Directors, which appointment will be submitted to the City of McAllen for action.
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District Attorney's Office: |
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61636
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Proclamation declaring October 2017 as Domestic Violence Awareness month. |
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61796
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Hidalgo County DA's Office - Region 3-Border Prosecution Unit (BPU) Grant (1281):
Approval to submit a BPU Grant #2537807 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). |
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HIDTA - Task Force: |
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61814
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1. Requesting authorization and approval to accept Award Number G17SS0002A, Reprogram Number 1(Reprogram ID 56217), between Hidalgo County and the Executive Office of the President-Office of National Drug Control Policy, reprogramming the award amount by $116,491.00. Grant period is from 01/01/17 to 12/31/18.
2. Approval of transfer of funds.
3. Requesting authorization to pay overtime under the grant terms and conditions. |
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Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: |
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61770
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Approval of Amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Assessment and Collection for the following entities:
La Villa ISD and City of Pharr, City of La Joya
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61864
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Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of a Dealer Deputy Agreement between Hidalgo County and Hi Tech San Juan, LLC DBA Audi San Juan P43028. Dealer desires to act as an agent of the Tax Assessor Collector in the issuance of motor vehicle registration stickers and license plates. Audi of San Juan agrees to comply with the requirements of the WebDealer system of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and will furnish and maintain any necessary equipment. |
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Sheriff's Office: |
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61811
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Sheriff's Office OCDETF (1284):
1. Approval of FY18 Overtime Agreement (Investigation Number S-TXS-1059) between the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) and the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $15,000.00.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of citification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for OCDETF agreement.
4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $15,000.00 |
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61813
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Sheriff's Office OCDETF (1284)
1. Approval of Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Agreement between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration McAllen District Office/Houston Division office OCDETF Strike Force Group D-81.
2. Approval of certification of revenues a certified by the County Auditor o the OCDETF grant agreement.
3. Approval to appropriate OCDETF grant award in the amount of 15,800.00 (in reference to Investigation Number SW-TXS-1059). |
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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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61673
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Requesting permission by 985 The Boom Radio in association with Palm Valley Animal Center to use the courthouse parking lot on Saturday, April 28, 2018 (8:00am - 8:00 pm) for the "Food-A-Palooza: A Taste of the RGV" Food Festival Event |
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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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61883
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Sheriff's Office (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 10/16/17:
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280-001 |
Deputy Sheriff Step II |
$500.00 |
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Urban County: |
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61851
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Requesting authorization to amend construction contract with Venser Contractors, LLC, for reduction of contract days from 150 consecutive calendar days to 120 consecutive calendar days for the Precinct No. 4 Parks, Recreational Facility Improvement project (JR Milo Ponce Park).
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Health & Human Services Department: |
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61815
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Discussion and action on authorizing Eddie Olivarez, Hidalgo County Health & Human Service Chief Administrative Officer, to sign a letter of support for Texas A&M Agri-Life Extension Arroyo Colorado Watershed Program grant application to TCEQ focusing on the possible future funding to develop a digital mapping of the Hidalgo County’s OSSF (septic systems) in accordance to Texas A&M Agri-life’s five year strategic plan. |
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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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Facilities Management:
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61731
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Requesting approval for payment of claims to Unifirst Holding, Inc. totaling $81.19 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor |
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Elections Administration: |
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Discussion, consideration and action but not limited to Election updates. |
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61823
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1. Approval of the 2017 November Constitutional Election Services Contract between Hidalgo County and the City of Alamo for their election to be held on November 7th 2017.
2. Approval of the 2017 November Constitutional Election Services Contract between Hidalgo County and the City of Donna for their election to be held on November 7th 2017.
3. Approval of the 2017 November Constitutional Election Services Contract between Hidalgo County and the City of Edcouch for their election to be held on November 7th 2017.
4. Approval of the 2017 November Constitutional Election Services Contract between Hidalgo County and the City of Edinburg for their election to be held on November 7th 2017.
5. Approval of the 2017 November Constitutional Election Services Contract between Hidalgo County and the City of La Joya for their election to be held on November 7th 2017.
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Head Start Program: |
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61832
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Appointment of One Community Representative by Each Member of the Commissioners’ Court to Serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council, for a One Year Term According to 45 CFR (1301.3(d)(3) Beginning in October
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WIC: |
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61833
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Requesting approval to reimburse County employee Esther Carrizales the amount of $470.00 for the renewal of the IBLCE License with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures have been completed by the County Auditor.
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Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: |
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61907
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Appointment of board member to represent the County of Hidalgo on the Donna Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 1 Board of Directors. |
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61867
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Requesting approval to accept the counteroffer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel 8, 9 & 24 associated with the Mile 6W Road Improvement Project (CSJ# 0921-02-356) |
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Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: |
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61897
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1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Hidalgo, regarding road improvements for the Pct. 2 Val Mex Drive (10th St - West 1,691 LF) Project.
2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) project for the Pct 2 Val Mex Drive (10th St - West 1,691 LF) Project.
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61894
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1. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between the City of Hidalgo and the County of Hidalgo, Texas to assist one another in multiple projects to be defined by mutual agreement in which both the City and the County will benefit from the outcome of the work.
2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the interlocal cooperation agreement project(s). |
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61888
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Requesting approval to accept counter offer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel 2 for the Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Road Extension Project. |
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Budget & Management: |
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61746
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Introduction of Representatives for the County's Wellness Program - Personalized Prevention. |
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61872
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Discussion, consideration, and approval to keep the indirect cost allocation rate at 7.36% for the grant fiscal year 2018, effective 10/01/17 through 9/30/18 for the FY 18 WIC Program. |
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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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Hidalgo County |
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61758
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Award of the lowest responsible bid and contract meeting all specifications/requirements to Delta Specialties, RFB: 2017-207-08-16-"Traffic Road Signs & Other Misc. Equip."
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Pct. 1 |
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61860
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Approval of an Interlocal agreement between County of Hidalgo, City of Donna and City of Weslaco for the provision of joint efforts for the reconstruction of Midway Rd. starting at 18th St. and ending at Bus. 83.
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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 ranking by CC) of the firms graded & evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of engineering services for (on call) geo-technical and construction material testing for Pct. 1:
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Earth Co. |
Raba Kistner, Inc. |
Professional Services Industries, Inc. |
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91.3 |
95.0 |
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c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional engineering services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm. |
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Pct. 4 |
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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 ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of professional engineering services for (On Call) geo-technical and construction material testing for Pct. 4;
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L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. |
Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC |
Earth Co., LLC |
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C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional engineering services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm.
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61836
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Approval of an "Amendment" to Exhibit A-Attachment I of Contract #C-17-057-05-16 between Hidalgo County and Model Laundry, LLC as requested by HC Auditor’s Office to reflect additional locations in order to proceed to process payment for pending Pct. 4 invoices, including authorization for the Purchasing Dept. to add/delete any subsequent locations as allowed under the contract Exhibit A.
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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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61878
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Potential Litigation related to possible causes of action against drug manufacturers and/or distributors of opioids |
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61874
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CL-17-3805-E; Zulema Gomez v Hidalgo County; Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 |
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Claim of Sandra Luevano |
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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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Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same |
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Pending and/or potential litigation |
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61879
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Potential Litigation related to possible causes of action against drug manufacturers and/or distributors of opioids |
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61875
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CL-17-3805-E; Zulema Gomez v Hidalgo County; Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 |
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Claim of Sandra Luevano |
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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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