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Roll Call |
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2. |
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Pledge of Allegiance |
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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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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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63404
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Appointment of Hidalgo County Fire Marshal
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C. |
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63349
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Request by United Blood Services to host Blood Drives on Thursday, February 15th and Thursday, July 12th at the County Courthouse, 100 N. Closner Blvd, in Edinburg and Thursday, June 21st and Thursday, November 8th at the County Administration Building, 2802 S. Business 281 in Edinburg. The Blood Mobile will be on site from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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6. |
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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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63319
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Constable Pct. #5
Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Diomar Galvan as Chief Deputy Constable I and Jimmy Cano as Deputy Constable by Constable Daniel M. Marichalar, Jr., Constable Precinct 5 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011 effective 1/24/2018.
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C. |
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63336
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Sheriff (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period of 02/05/2018:
Action |
Dept./ Prg. |
Slot # |
Current Position Title |
Proposed Position Title |
Current Budgeted Salary |
Proposed Budgeted Salary |
Net Change |
Salary Adjustment |
280-001 |
0422 |
Sergeant Step I |
Sergeant |
$59,795.00 |
$61,290.00 |
$1,495.00 |
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D. |
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63376
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Health & Human Services - ZIKA HRSA/ZIKA CMM (1293):
1. Approval of clarification to agenda item # 63079, item no. 1 to correct the Proposed Budgeted Salary as follows:
Action |
Dept./ Prg. |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Proposed Budgeted Salary |
Correction to Budgeted Salary |
Correct Budgeted Salary |
340-073 |
0004 |
Licensed Vocational Nurse |
$22,961.50 |
$22,962.00 |
340-074 |
$22,961.50 |
$22,961.00 |
Total |
$45,923.00 |
$45,923.00 |
Correct Budgeted Salary |
340-073 |
0005 |
Licensed Vocational Nurse |
$22,961.50 |
$22,962.00 |
340-074 |
$22,961.50 |
$22,961.00 |
Total |
$45,923.00 |
$45,923.00 |
Correct Budgeted Salary |
340-073 |
0006 |
Licensed Vocational Nurse |
$22,961.50 |
$22,962.00 |
340-074 |
$22,961.50 |
$22,961.00 |
Total |
$45,923.00 |
$45,923.00 |
Correct Budgeted Salary |
340-073 |
0007 |
Social Worker |
$22,961.50 |
$22,962.00 |
340-074 |
$22,961.50 |
$22,961.00 |
Total |
$45,923.00 |
$45,923.00 |
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7. |
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Urban County: |
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A. |
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63316
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Requesting authorization to enter into Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Homeless Network required for Coordinated Entry and authorize UCP Director to sign. |
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Health & Human Services Department: |
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A. |
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63337
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Approval to pay 2017 HEB Pharmacy claims for the Hidalgo CIHC Pilot Program in the amount of $3,493.81, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. |
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B. |
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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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C. |
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Indigent Health Care Program: |
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1. |
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63246
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Discussion and approval of a rotating out stationed eligibility specialist at the local safety net clinics.
- Nuestra Clinica Del Valle
- Hope Family Health Center
- El Milagro Clinic
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2. |
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63304
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A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Demonstration Year 7 Advance UC Payment in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the General Fund and Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a settlement date of 2/2/18.
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 2018 Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions. |
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3. |
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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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9. |
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Community Service Agency: |
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A. |
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63325
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Discussion and possible action to authorize Hidalgo County Community Service Agency to enter into an agreement with Direct Energy, LP, for the purpose of funding energy assistance payments to customers of Company, referred to as Neighbor to Neighbor Program, with authorization for Jaime Longoria to sign any an all pertinent document. |
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B. |
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63327
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Discussion and action to authorize the surplus of obsolete items from the permanent inventory of the Community Service Agency and transfer to Buildings and Grounds and Head Start. (list attached)
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C. |
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63326
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Discussion and action to authorize the surplus of obsolete items from the permanent inventory of the Community Service Agency (list attached). |
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10. |
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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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63342
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Discussion, consideration and approval of Early Voting Mobile Sites for the March 6, 2018 Primary Election. |
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C. |
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63343
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Discussion, consideration and approval to amend the approved the Early Voting Polling Locations for the March 6, 2018 Primary Elections. |
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D. |
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63397
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Approval to increase the wage for the Primary Election Day Poll Workers:
Action |
Current Wage Rate
(Non-Training) |
Proposed Wage Rate
(Non-Training) |
Primary Election Day Judges |
$8.00 per hour |
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Primary Election Day Alternate |
$8.00 per hour |
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Election Day Primary Poll Workers:
TAC RULE 81.120 - Compensation for Election Day - Primary Workers (a)... the compensation paid to polling place judges, clerks, early voting ballot board members, or persons working at the central counting station for the general primary and primary runoff elections shall be equal to the hourly rate paid by the county for such workers in county elections up to $8.00 per hour from the primary fund. |
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Planning Department: |
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A. |
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63346
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1. Preliminary Approval with Variance Request
a. Alberta Springs Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Kyle Ruppert) (Alberta Road & Tower Road)
No. of Lots: 90 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be a Storm Sewer System discharging into the Trenton Drain Ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Paved: Yes, Alberta Road paved and 4 internal streets to be paved.
2.Preliminary Approval
a. Santa Cruz Ranches No. 3 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Richard W. Ruppert) (Mile 22 ½ North Road & Engelman Gardens Road)
No. of Lots: 4 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff onto Mile 22 ½ North Road Side Ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Mile 22 ½ North Road.
b. Vista Ridge Acres Ph. VI Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Jack McClelland) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Mile 20 North Road)
No. of Lots: 66 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be a Storm Sewer System discharging into an existing HCDD No. 1 Ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Mile 20 North Road is paved and 3 internal streets are to be paved.
c. Pueblo De Palmas Ph. 22 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (J. Gary Frisby) (Alamo Road & Mile 19 North Road)
No. of Lots: 122 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be a Storm Sewer System discharging into an existing HCDD No. 1 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, Alamo Road paved and 8 internal streets to be paved.
3. Final Approval
a. Gilberto Hernandez Subdivision- Pct.1 (Gilberto Hernandez)(Mile 15 North Road & Mile 1 West Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family; 1 Non-Residential
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain onto Mile 1 West Road Side Ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Mile 1 West Road.
4. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. Tordillo Vegas Ranches Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Richard A. Garza) (Tordillo Road & Business 83)
No. of Lots: 8 Single Family
Flood Zone: B & C
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by regrading the existing road side ditch east of Tordillo Road and discharging into type “CC” inlet that outfalls into an existing HCDD No. 1 Ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Palmview.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD
Sewer: Yes, OSSF (escrow)
Paved: Yes, Tordillo Road.
Final Approval with financial guarantee in the amount of $12,000.00 to secure the installation of 8 OSSF
b. Las Comadres #4 Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Carlos G. Leal, Jr.) (Western Road & Mile 3 North Road)
No. of Lots: 50 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Storm Sewer System discharging into HCDD No.1 Regional Detention Facility.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Western Road paved and 3 internal streets to be paved. (LOC)
Final Approval with Letter of Credit No. 279 in the amount of $79,493.79 for Paving Improvements. |
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Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: |
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A. |
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63385
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Discussion and approval of a Town Hall Meeting to be held on January 31, 2018, by Hidalgo County Precinct 4 at the City of McAllen's Lark Community Center.
1) Authority to execute agreement between City of McAllen - Lark Community Center and Hidalgo County (no associated fees).
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B. |
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63320
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Requesting approval of claim for the following, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after reviewing and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
Vendor |
Invoice # |
Invoice Date |
Amount |
Service Location |
Marquez Glass |
11899 |
05/07/17 |
$1,998.00 |
Pct. 4 Endowment Center |
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13. |
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Budget & Management: |
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A. |
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63367
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Salary Schedule - Various Departments:
Approval of salary schedule corrections, as listed on Exhibit A, effective 01/01/18. |
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B. |
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Budget Appropriations: |
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1. |
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63395
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Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds into Economic Development in the total amount of $457,000.00. |
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Purchasing Department - Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
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Hidalgo County |
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63400
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Pursuant to previous action by HCCC on 12-19-17 and as recommended by Jacobs Project Management, discussion, consideration, and action, for the approved designees, Michael Leo, Valde Guerra, and Sergio Cruz [aka, VMS] to be assigned as the "Owner's Designated Representatives" for the, "Construction Manager-At Risk (CMAR) for the New Hidalgo County Courthouse," and to be allow to act in all circumstances on behalf of the County, including the appropriate reviews and approvals, with respect to the Project in all circumstances, including Applications for Payment and Allowance Expenditure Authorizations, except as follows: (1) approval of the Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment; (2) approval of Change Orders increasing the Guaranteed Maximum Price in excess of $50,000; and (3) approval of Change Orders increasing.
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Pct. 1 |
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63249
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A. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Elsa for the road overlay improvement project of Mile 17 1/2 consisting of approximately 3,250 linear feet of Mile 17 1/2 from 1250 linear feet west of FM 88 to 2,000 linear feet east of FM 88.
B. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the interlocal cooperation agreements in it's desires to assist each other in multiple projects to be defined by mutual agreement in which both the City and the County would benefit from the outcome of the work (the “Work”) by decreasing the cost of services and increasing the quality of life for both the citizens of the County and the City.
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63359
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A. Requesting acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Progreso for the reconstruction of Gonzalez Road (approximately 5,125 linear feet of Gonzalez Road from 630 feet east of FM 1015 to 750 feet of Mile 2 West.)
B. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the interlocal cooperation agreements in it's desires to assist each other in multiple projects to be defined by mutual agreement in which both the City and the County would benefit from the outcome of the work (the “Work”) by decreasing the cost of services and increasing the quality of life for both the citizens of the County and the City.
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63323
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Acceptance and approval of proposal received and authority to purchase for the Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 from Doggett Heavy Machinery Services - authorized dealer John Deere & Company, Ltd. awarded vendor [thru our membership/participation with Buy Board contract #515-16], for: One [1] John Deere 310SL Backhoe Loader for $82,000.09 in order to process Purchase Order Protocol through submitted Requisition #364405.
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Colonia Access Program Pct. 1 |
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63362
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Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional services for the following disciplines;
A. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of professional engineering services providers for various Phase III Precinct No.1 BCAP Projects:
Professional Engineering Pools |
Grade |
Ranking |
Alpha Infrastructure |
93 |
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Javier Hinojosa Engineering |
97 |
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R. Gutierrez Engineering Corp. |
95 |
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B. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of _______________________ for professional engineering services for various Phase III Precinct No.1 BCAP Projects.
C. 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-geo technical & construction materials testing providers for various Phase III Precinct No.1 BCAP Projects:
Professional Engineering-GeoTech/CMT Firms |
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Ranking |
EarthCo. |
96 |
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Professional Engineering Industries, Inc. |
95 |
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Yzaguirre Engineering group, |
93 |
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D. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of _______________________ for professional engineering services-geo technical & construction materials testing providers for various Phase III Precinct No.1 BCAP Projects.
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Colonia Access Program Pct. 3 |
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63350
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Requesting Acceptance and Approval of Work Authorization No. 3 in connection to Contract# C-CAP-12-128-05-22 with Javier Hinojosa Engineering in the amount of $17,502.86 for the provision of professional engineering services for Border Colonia Program Round III Project (El Flaco Chiquito Subdivision) for Precinct 3.
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Colonia Access Program Pct. 4 |
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63399
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a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional services for the following;
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 geo tech/cmt testing services providers for Ware Country Subdivision for Precinct No.4 BCAP:
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING GEO TECH/CMT TESTING FIRMS |
GRADE |
RANKING |
Terracon Consultants, Inc. |
99 |
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Professional Services Inc. |
97 |
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Fulcrum Consulting Services |
96 |
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c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of _______________________ for professional engineering geo tech/cmt testing services for Ware Country Subdivision for Precinct 4 BCAP.
d. 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 geo tech/cmt testing service providers for Green Valley Development Subdivision for Precinct No.4 BCAP:
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING GEO TECH/CMT TESTING FIRMS |
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RANKING |
Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC |
97 |
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Millennium Engineers Group |
98 |
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EarthCo |
94 |
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e. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement with the No. 1 ranked firm of _______________________ for professional engineering services geo tech/cmt testing for Green Valley Development Subdivision for Precinct 4 BCAP.
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Sheriff's Office |
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63329
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Pursuant to HCCC [Regular AI#57333/11-15-16] and the current agreement between Hidalgo County [SO] and MAO Westwood Pharmacy, Inc., dba, Westwood Pharmacy [Contract #E-17-023-12-13], approval to "Amend" and add titled Exhibits "B-5 & B-6", to reflect the additional listings of legend and non-legend pharmaceuticals prescribed by physicians [and become part of existing Exhbits "B", "B-1", "B-2", "B-3" & "B-4".
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63239
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Acceptance and approval of the final negotiated contract with Smartcom Telephone, LLC (deemed qualified by CC on 01/09/18) for RFP 2017-262 for "Data Transmission Services for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office" including the "Best and Final Offer" and subject to compliance with HB 1295.
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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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63347
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Claim of Rosa E. Saldivar |
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63372
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Claim of Agnete Antons |
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63390
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Potential Litigation related to possible causes of action against drug manufacturers and/or distributors of opioids |
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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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C. |
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63348
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Claim of Rosa E. Saldivar |
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D. |
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63373
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Claim of Agnete Antons |
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63391
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Potential Litigation related to possible causes of action against drug manufacturers and/or distributors of opioids |
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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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63401
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A. Discussion, consideration, and action on Order authorizing legal services for opioid related litigation with Watts Guerra LLP; Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs; the Gallagher Law Firm, LLP; and Juan Hinojosa.
B. Discussion, consideration, and action on Amended Contract with Watts Guerra LLP; Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs; the Gallagher Law Firm, LLP; and Juan Hinojosa |
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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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