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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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61968
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Proclamation declaring October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. |
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B. |
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61946
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Proclamation declaring the week of October 16-20, 2017 as Texas Chamber of Commerce Week. |
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C. |
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62081
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Approval of Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement by and among the City of Edinburg, Texas and the County of Hidalgo, Texas. |
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District Attorney's Office: |
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A. |
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62043
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DA-Victim Assistance Program Grant (VAP) (1281):
Discussion, Consideration and Action acknowledging the Interlocal Agreement between the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office and the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC). |
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B. |
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61958
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DA-Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant (1281):
1. Approval to accept the Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant, from the Office of the Governor (OOG), in the amount of $119,378.55, effective 09/01/2017 thru 08/31/2018.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for FY2017 Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant.
3. Approval to appropriate the FY2017 Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant Funds. |
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C. |
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61882
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DA's Title IV-E (1100):
1. Approval of the Title IV-E Grant Budget (Contract #23941008) for October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018.
2. Approval for County Judge to sign the following documents:
a. Budget
b. Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) |
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7. |
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HIDTA - Task Force: |
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A. |
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61962
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Approval to rescind action previously taken by Commissioners' Court on 6/27/17 AI#60291 for approval of LIT of the 2015 HIDTA Grant funds. |
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8. |
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Sheriff's Office: |
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A. |
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62015
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Sheriff's Office - Operation Stonegarden FY15 (1284):
Ratification of letter dated September 14, 2017 to request supplemental funds in the amount of $478,245.48 for FY2015 Operation Stonegarden. |
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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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62057
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Requesting approval of Affiliation Agreement for Internship-Preceptorship Program between Hidalgo County and South Texas Independent School District Business Education & Technology Academy (BETA) |
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C. |
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62054
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Approval of (Open-Cut) Right of Way Permits (Pct. #1):
Salazar Utility Construction Inc.: Speedy Gonzalez Acres Subdivision, Mercedes, Texas
1. Proposing a 4" Sanitary Sewer Service Line Connection to an Existing Sanitary Sewer Line at edge of pavement approximately 1,647 feet south of Mile 9 North centerline;
2. Proposing a 4" Sanitary Sewer Service Line Connection to an Existing Sanitary Sewer Line under pavement approximately 3.19 feet from edge and approximately 1,906 feet south of Mile 9 North centerline;
3. Proposing a 4" Sanitary Sewer Service Line Connection to an Existing Sanitary Sewer Line under pavement approximately 5.48 feet from edge and approximately 2,170 feet south of Mile 9 North centerline;
*Existing asphalt will be cut, patched, & repaired as per County Requirements and Specifications.
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D. |
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62120
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Discussion, consideration and action on First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of Donna |
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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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62030
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Approval to waive the 2018 contribution/donation of sick leave hours to the Sick Leave Pool for currently enrolled participants due to current balance. Employees not currently enrolled and who wish to enroll must contribute sick leave hours as per the Sick Leave Pool Policy. |
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C. |
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61947
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Public Defender (1100):
1. Approval to extend the following temporary part-time positions, effective 10/23/17:
Action |
Dept./ Prg. |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Proposed Budgeted Salary/
Hourly Rate |
Duration |
Extend Temporary Full-Time Position |
085-003 |
T023 |
Clerk I |
$4,848.00 - $12.12/hourly |
10/23/17 - 12/31/17 |
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D. |
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62031
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Criminal District Attorney (1100) / DA-Border Prosecution Unit Grant (BPU) (1281):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period of 10/30/17:
Action |
Dept./ Prg. |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Current Salary/ Allowance Amount |
Proposed Salary/ Allowance Amount |
Delete Auto Allowance |
080-002 |
0087 |
Criminal Investigator I |
$3,600.00 |
$0.00 |
Create/Add Auto Allowance |
080-012 |
0006 |
Criminal Investigator II |
$0.00 |
$56,650.00 |
080-002 |
A138 |
$0.00 |
$3,600.00 |
Create |
080-012 |
0007 |
Administrative Assistant I |
$0.00 |
$27,000.00 |
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E. |
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62013
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County Clerk (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 10/30/17:
Action |
Dept./ Program |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Current Budgeted Salary |
Proposed Budgeted Salary |
Delete |
180-001 |
0071 |
Collections Enforcement Officer II |
$31,252.00 |
$0.00 |
Create |
180-001 |
0078 |
Deputy County Clerk II |
$0.00 |
$30,676.00 |
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F. |
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62069
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Elections Dept. (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 10/30/2017:
Action |
Dept. / Prg. |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Current Budgeted Salary |
Proposed Budgeted Salary |
Create |
130-001 |
0194 |
Elections Surveyor |
$0.00 |
$33,755.00 |
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Urban County: |
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62083
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Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if Applicable. Urban County Program (UCP), on behalf of Precinct No. 3 is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Mor-Wil, LLC in the amount of $1,796,206.39 for the Texas General Land Office Round 2.1, - Peñitas Drain Phase II (GLO Contract No. 12-406-000-6453-DRS-210068).
Approved by legal, pending Payment and Performance bond. |
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B. |
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61972
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Requesting approval of a program amendment to the City of Alamo’s FY 26 (2013) work plan. The amendment will add the following scope of work: the installation of approximately 4,600 LF of 8” pvc waterlines to Regency Acres S/D. |
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C. |
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62009
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Request approval to remove fixed assets listed on “Exhibit A” from the program’s inventory list. |
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Health & Human Services Department: |
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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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2. |
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61961
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A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Final Demonstration Year 6 UC Payment in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a transfer date of 10/18/17 and a settlement date of 10/19/17.
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 final instructions.
C. Approval of 2017 Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
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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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Emergency Management: |
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62045
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Discussion, consideration and approval of cash compensation for overtime hours physically worked by NON-EXEMPT County Employees that were directly involved with the TDEM response for Hurricane Harvey Mutual Aid Assistance to be included in the employee's pay check for the next available pay period, in accordance with the Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission Rules and the Hidalgo County Personnel Manual.
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Community Service Agency: |
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A. |
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62042
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Discussion and possible action to extend assistance to Galveston County Community Action Agency through October 31, 2017. |
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Elections Administration: |
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Discussion, consideration and action but not limited to Election updates. |
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B. |
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61937
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Discussion, consideration and approval of the following changes to the August 8th approved list of the November 7th 2017 Constitutional Election Early Voting polling locations:
Current locations
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New locations
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Mercedes Civic Center
530 W 2nd St
Mercedes, Texas
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Mercedes City Hall
400 S. Ohio
Mercedes, Texas
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Penitas Annex (Meeting Room)
1320 S. Main St.
Penitas, Texas
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Penitas Public Library
1111 S. Main St.
Penitas, Texas
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C. |
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61938
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1. Approval of the 2017 November Constitutional Election Services Contract between Hidalgo County and the City of Weslaco for their election to be held on November 7th 2017.
2. Approval of the Election Services Contract between Hidalgo County and the City of Hidalgo for their Special Election to be held on October 28, 2017.
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Head Start Program: |
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A. |
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62018
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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
(Pending Appointment: Commissioner Joseph Palacios, Precinct 4) |
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Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: |
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A. |
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62064
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Requesting approval to accept the counteroffer to purchase a tract of land known as Parcel 6 associated with the Mile 6W Road Improvement Project (CSJ# 0921-02-356) |
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Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: |
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A. |
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62125
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1. Authority to rescind action taken by Commissioners Court on August 16, 2016 (AI-55889) .
2. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Pharr, regarding the Regional Linear Park Project.
3. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) project regarding the Regional Linear Park Project.
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Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: |
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A. |
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62062
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TXDOT Precinct 3:
Requesting acceptance and approval of Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) Amendment #1 between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation for Mile 3 N, Goodwin Road to Tom Gill Road (CSJ #0921-02-321) with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation. |
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62017
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1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the City of Palmview and County of Hidalgo, concerning certain improvements to Veterans Boulevard (SH495) from IH-2/US83 to La Homa Road.
2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) project regarding certain Phase III road improvements to Veterans Boulevard (SH 495) from IH-2/US83 to La Homa Road, a section which is within the City limits. |
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62019
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1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the City of Penitas and the County of Hidalgo concerning certain Phase III road improvements to Mile 3 Corridor from FM 492 to FM 2221.
2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) of a proposed project regarding certain Phase III road improvements to Mile 3 Corridor from FM 492 to FM 2221, a section which is within the city limits of said City and in part within County jurisdiction. |
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Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: |
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A. |
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62124
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Recognition of the Robert Vela High School Basketball Team for their efforts in preparation for Hurricane Harvey |
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Budget & Management: |
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A. |
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62071
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TXDOT Pct 3 - La Homa(SH495-FM1924) (1315):
Discussion and action to authorize Valde Guerra, County Executive Officer, to sign certification of Tabulation of Utility Adjustments (SUP) for SH364 ROW CSJ 2966-01-012. |
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B. |
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61858
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Title IV-E Child Welfare Services (1100):
1. Approval of the revised Title IV-E Child Welfare Services Grant Budget (Contract #23941009) for October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018.
2. Approval for County Judge to sign required documents. |
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C. |
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61825
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Approval of medical coverage for the temporary employees listed below as per the Affordable Care Act (ACA) IRS Code Section 4980H - Shared responsibility for employers regarding health insurance.
1. E#215961 effective 11/1/17
2. E#205656 effective 12/1/17
3. E#216186 effective 12/1/17
4. E#216232 effective 12/1/17 |
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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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62126
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Approval to exercise the County's option to extend, in an amendment form, for a one (1) year term under contract #C-13-177-07-23 with CHCT Texas, LLC, for Lease Office Space for Urban County Program, under the same rates, terms & conditions. |
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62028
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A. Requesting approval to exercise the option to renew and extend the first (1st) of the additional two (2) one (1) year terms as provided in the current contract for the following:
1. Aetna Life Insurance Co.
2. Dearborn National
B. Presentation by HC Health Insurance Consultant, Mr. Gary Looney, from Brown & Brown Lone Star Insurance Service d/b/a Alamo Insurance Group, of medical plan changes and recommendations.
C. Discussion, consideration and approval of medical plan changes.
D. Approval of the 2018 medical benefit plans, basic and buy-up. |
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B. |
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Pct. 1 |
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62074
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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” of professional surveyor services for Precinct No. 1, on an on call basis.
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Dannenbaum Engineering |
JMC Surveying |
Quintanilla, Headley & Associates |
Evaluator 1 |
91 |
84 |
93 |
Evaluator 2 |
92 |
90 |
95 |
Evaluator 3 |
93 |
91 |
94 |
Average Score |
92.0 |
89.3 |
94.0 |
Ranking |
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C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional surveyor services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm. |
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62073
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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 professional engineering services for Precinct No. 1, Midway Road Project.
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Alpha Infrastructure |
CSJ Group |
R.E. Garcia & Associates |
Evaluator 1 |
96 |
90 |
87 |
Evaluator 2 |
96 |
94 |
92 |
Evaluator 3 |
97 |
93 |
95 |
Average Score |
96.3 |
92.3 |
91.3 |
Ranking |
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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. 2 |
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62099
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Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $19,998.90) as submitted by project engineer, B2Z Engineering LLC, to provide engineering design values for Pct 2 Industrial Blvd & Val Mex Dr Road Projects, Contract #C-17-229-08-22.
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62105
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Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (with an estimated cost of $249,932.04) as submitted by project engineer, B2Z Engineering LLC, to provide PS&E (including pavement, traffic signal, bridge design, and utility coordination) for Precinct 2 Military Hwy Ext Project, through Contract #C-17-182-06-13.
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Pct. 3 |
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61862
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Requesting approval of Change Order No. 1 to decrease PO# 760388 by $1,166.39 for HERRCON LLC. for the removal and replacement of shingles at the Anzalduas Park Pavilion. |
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Pct. 4 |
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62072
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Requesting approval of a "professional services" agreement, #C-17-282-10-17 with L&G Engineering for (on call)-"Geo Technical/Construction Material Testing Services" for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct 4.
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62103
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Requesting approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion submitted by Rigney Construction & Development, LLC, for the “M Road Building Improvements” as submitted and certified by engineer, Halff & Associates, Contract No. 2016-321-10-04.
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62119
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Requesting approval of Change Order No.2 in the amount of $50,000.00 with an increase to original contract total ($493,500.00) for the Recovery and Motor Pool Improvements project in Pct 4, as submitted by Synergy Builders of Texas, Contract# C-17-067-03-21 and as approved by project engineer, Halff & Associates, Inc., subject to compliance with HB 1295.
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62113
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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 architectural services for (Project Specific) Design & Development of Brewster Park in Pct. 4;
Firms |
The Warren Group Architects, Inc. |
Negrete & Kolar Architects, LLP |
Alvarado Architects & Associates, Inc. |
Total Scores |
98 |
95 |
93 |
Ranking |
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C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional architectural agreement under an AIA Form with the No. 1 ranked firm.
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IT Department: |
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62029
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Requesting approval to purchase cloud managed switches along with necessary components, licenses and support through Netsync Network Solutions, an authorized reseller for Cisco Systems, Inc. through DIR Contract in the amount of $162,331.15.
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62096
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Requesting approval to amend the Participation Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $30,381.00 to add record on appeal feature for Odyssey. |
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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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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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62067
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Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Fair. |
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D. |
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62039
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Claim of Florentino Vazquez |
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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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C. |
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62068
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Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Fair. |
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D. |
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62041
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Claim of Florentino Vazquez |
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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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