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Roll Call |
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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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County Judge's Office: |
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63510
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Resolution Honoring Melden & Hunt, Inc. as it celebrates its 70th Anniversary of doing business in Hidalgo County and the Rio Grande Valley. |
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District Attorney's Office: |
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A. |
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63604
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Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor (DVSP) Grant (1281):
Approval to submit a DVSP Grant #2931303 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). |
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B. |
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63584
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DA's Office - Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant (1281):
1. Requesting approval to apply for the FY18 Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant (1281):
2. Requesting approval of resolution to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign documents. |
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63585
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DA's Office - Domestic Violence Unit Grant (1281):
1. Requesting approval to apply for the FY17 Domestic Violence Unit Grant.
2. Requesting approval of resolution to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign documents. |
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63586
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DA's Office - Victim Assistance Program (VAP) Grant (1281):
Approval to submit a VAP Grant #2924302 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG). |
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63447
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DA's Office - Border Prosecution Unit Grant (1281):
1. Requesting approval to apply for the FY 2018-2019 Border Prosecution Unit Grant.
2. Requesting approval of resolution to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign documents. |
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63429
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DA's Office - Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant (1281):
1. Requesting approval to apply for the FY2018 Hidalgo County Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant.
2. Requesting approval of resolution to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign documents. |
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County Treasurer - Norma Garcia: |
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A. |
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63574
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Approval to open new interest-bearing bank account with Lone Star National Bank for retainage to be withheld for contract C-17-027-07-25. |
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Sheriff's Office: |
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A. |
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63544
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1. Authorization and approval to purchase one (1) cell phone line addition through the County's membership/participation with Contract DIR-TSO-3415 through Verizon Wireless.
2. Authorization and approval to activate the following cell phone plan: NATIONWIDE 400 SHARE EMAIL & DATA UNL + MHS N&W/M2M/MSG UNL FOR one (1) cell phone at a monthly rate of $47.99. Estimated monthly rate for the one (1) cell phone is $47.99. The equipment is included at no cost. |
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B. |
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63538
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Requesting authorization to amend the 2016 Equitable Sharing Agreement
and Certification Report and authorize the County Judge to execute said
report.
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Constable Pct. #1: |
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63560
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Constable Pct. 1: TTBH
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Edgar Eduardo Acevedo as Deputy Constable by Constable Celestino Avila Jr, Constable Pct.1 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011. |
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Constable Pct. #2: |
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63446
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1. Requesting removal of said weaponry (17 service handguns) from Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 2 fixed asset inventory so as to use for use as trade-in for the purchase of new weaponry;
2. Authority to purchase new weaponry (19 service handguns) and be added to Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 2 fixed asset inventory list, detailed in supporting documentation contained herein: so as to complete the transaction and purchase, vendor Sig Sauer, Inc, requisition # 364023.
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Constable Pct. #3: |
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63430
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Requesting approval to purchase promotional items under "Public Purpose" to include but not limited to pencils, notebooks, school boxes, activity books, cinch bags, crayons, and badge stickers. These items will be used to inform, relate progress, educate and report information to our constituents on aspects dealing with public safety and education.
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63426
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Presentation and discussion of the 2017 Racial Profiling Report, as presented by the Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 3 Department, in accordance with Article 2.134 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures. |
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Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: |
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A. |
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63484
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Discussion and approval to execute an inter-local agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Pharr for implementation of scofflaw procedures and processes for vehicle registration denial services. |
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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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63576
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Approval to accept settlement check from Nationwide Casualty Company in the amount of $12,001.19 to settle machinery accident claim with County Dynapac Roller. (Precinct 1) |
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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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63581
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Sheriff (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period of 2/19/17:
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Slot # |
Position Title |
Current Allowance Amount |
Proposed Allowance Amount |
Delete Clothing Allowance |
280-001 |
0120 |
Deputy Sheriff Step II |
$500.00 |
$0.00 |
Delete Clothing Allowance |
280-001 |
0192 |
Deputy Sheriff |
$500.00 |
$0.00 |
Add Clothing Allowance |
280-001 |
0061 |
Deputy Sheriff Step I |
$0.00 |
$500.00 |
Add Clothing Allowance |
280-001 |
0201 |
Deputy Sheriff Step I |
$0.00 |
$500.00 |
Add Clothing Allowance |
280-001 |
0142 |
Deputy Sheriff Step I |
$0.00 |
$500.00 |
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Urban County: |
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63569
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1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional architectural services.
2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioner’s Court of at least three (3) professional architectural firms from the county’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of Edcouch, Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 30 (2017) City of Edcouch – Parks, Recreational Facility funds.
Professional Service Firm |
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Ranked |
Fulcrum Consulting Services |
88.33% |
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Alvarado Architects & Associates, Inc. |
86% |
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Ortiz Architecture & Environment, LLC |
84.33% |
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3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of ____________________ for the provision of architectural services for an Urban County Program Year 23 (2017) City of Edcouch – Parks, Recreational Facility project. |
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63562
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The Urban County Program (UCP) is requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to a Professional Engineering Service Contract with Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc for the Delta Area Connector/East Lateral Phase 1 and 3 projects. The Amendment will increase the contract amount of $19,220.29 by $5,402.88 for a total amount of $24,623.17.
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63532
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1. Consideration and approval of a construction contract change order for the General Land Office (GLO) Contract No. 12-406-000-6453 for the Delta Area Connector East Lateral Project Ph. I & III. The change order will increase the current construction contract with Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC in the amount of $133,864.88.
2. Consideration and approval to authorize the County Judge to sign any and all documents associated with change orders and/or amendments pertaining to GLO Contract No. 12-406-000-6453.
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63537
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“Subject to: HB 1295 Compliance.” Requesting authority to purchase playground equipment through the County's Membership/Participation with BuyBoard's awarded vendor, The PlayWell Group, Inc. (contract # 512-16), in the amount of $5,851.14 from FY 27 & 29 (2014 & 2016) Edcouch – Parks, Recreational Facilities funds.
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IT Department: |
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63615
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Requesting approval of "Clarification/Correction" to AI#62845 approved by Commissioners' Court on 12/12/17 for Verizon Wireless (Comm Pct 2) to reflect the correct attachment requesting 3 new data cards instead of 1 as attached on the original agenda item. |
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Health & Human Services Department: |
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63533
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Discussion and recognition acknowledging Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Public Health Preparedness and Response team for the successful completion, submission and receipt of the Recognition Status from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for Project Public Health Ready. |
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B. |
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63378
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Request approval to pay for out of county travel and other out of pocket expenses for 1115 Waiver Consultant, Kevin Nolting, dba, Nolting Consulting LLC as per the Consulting Services Contract. (Travel for RHP 5 Learning Collaborative meeting on March 8, 2018) Total expenditures estimated at $600.00. |
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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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D. |
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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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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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63614
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Discussion, consideration, and approval of addition to the Early Voting Polling Locations to the March 6, 2018 Primary:
Palmhurst Sub
Faith Baptist Church
(Fellowship Hall)
4301 N. Shary Rd.
Palmhurst, TX |
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Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: |
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63592
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Approval of Resolutions of Support and Financial Commitments for the following multi-family rental housing development projects by applicants seeking competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits to satisfy the requirements set forth by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. List of projects being considered:
1. Avanti at Sienna Palms Legacy
2. Avanti at Westgate Legacy
3. Midway North Village
4. Midway North Senior Village
5. Midway Villas
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Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores: |
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63564
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Requesting approval to submit the Economically Disadvantaged Counties (EDC) Program Information Sheet and an Affidavit for the FM 676, from SH 107 to Taylor Road, CSJ:1064-01-027, with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documenation. |
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63559
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1. Requesting approval of Agreement to Contibute Right of Way Funds (Fixed Price) between Hidalgo County and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDot) for the right of way acquisition for FM 494 from FM 1924 (Mile 3) to Mile 5 (ROW CSJ: 0864-01-073) with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.
2. Approval to issue check payable to the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $8,706.60 for the County's share of right of way acquisition for the FM 494 Project, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. |
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Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: |
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A. |
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63593
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Status update on 10th Street project |
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B. |
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63595
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Approval and acceptance for Commissioner Precinct No. 4, Joseph Palacios, to sign the Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity under TPDES General Permit (TXR150000) from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). |
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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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63609
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a. Recommendation from contracted architect [including insurance consultant & program manager] in connection with the design and "Construction of a New Hidalgo County Courthouse," HDR, Inc., for HCCC's approval to waive required "pollution coverage" and "umbrella liability coverage" for Building Cost Consultants, Inc., dba, Sieh Farms & Sieh Construction.
b. Recommendation from contracted architect & program manager and subject to legal review, in connection with the design and "Construction of a New Hidalgo County Courthouse," HDR, Inc., for HCCC's approval of Lerch Bates, Inc. to submit an equivalent form to form CG 2010 1001 to meet and comply with HC'a insurance requirements subject to final legal review.
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Pct. 1 |
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63580
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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 disciplines;
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 providers for Precinct No. 1 Gonzalez Road project;
Professional Engineering Firms |
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Ranking |
Alpha Infrastructure |
96 |
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Gonzalez De La Garza |
93 |
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Perez Consulting |
95 |
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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 services for Precinct No.1 Gonzalez Rd project.
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 services-geo technical & construction materials testing providers for Precinct No.1 Gonzalez Rd project.
Prf Engineering Geo-Tech/CMT Firms |
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Ranking |
EarthCo., LLC |
97 |
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Fulcrum Consulting Services |
96 |
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Terracon Consultants, Inc |
95 |
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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 technical & construction materials testing providers for Precinct No.1 Gonzalez Rd project.
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Pct. 2 |
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63594
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A. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for services under Work Authorization No. 1, Contract No. C-15-300-09-01 for L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. d/b/a L&G Engineering, resulting in an estimated cost increase of $54,397.32 for the Pct #2 Cesar Chavez Road Project (Nolana - Ridge Road).
B. Pursuant to contract with L&G Engineering, (Article 14) C-15-300-09-01, a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of C&M Associates, Inc. for traffic analysis services for the Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Road Project.
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Pct. 3 |
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63583
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Approval to exercise the County's option to extend for a one (1) year term under contract #C-15-260-01-19 with Emergency Ambulance Services located in Precinct No. 3, with Hidalgo County Emergency Service Foundation dba Hidalgo County E.M.S. under the same rates, terms & conditions.
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Pct. 4 |
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63610
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Acceptance and approval of Change Order No. 1, due to the County desire to use additional material (reinforced concrete pipes) with an ("increase" of $127,115.00 revising the estimated total cost to ($ 9,269,450.55), in connection to contract #C-17-218-01-16 with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC, as (reviewed/recommended by project engineer L&G Engineers) for Project Specific:"10th Street Extension-(from SH 107 to FM 1925 (Monte Cristo Rd)".
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63598
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Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion reflecting the date of January 29, 2018 for items under Contract #C-17-067-03-21 between Hidalgo County (Pct. #4) and Synergy Builders of South Texas for the Recovery and Motor Pool Improvements Project.
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Tax Office |
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63407
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Presentation of the responsible vendor, Peregrine Services, Inc. submitting the lowest and best bid [as detailed in tabulation sheet contained herein] including the approval of contract for the Request for Bid titled: Hidalgo County Tax Office-"Printing and Mailing of 2018-2019 and 2020 Tax Statements and Envelopes" through project no.: 2018-006-11-08-SGS.
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Sheriff's Office |
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63423
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A. Requesting approval to Rescind action taken by Commissioners Court on December 05, 2017 (AI-62380) as vendor, Hobart, Inc. will not accept Hidalgo County's approved form of agreement for bid awarded.
B. Requesting approval/authority to exercise the County's option to extend a Sixty (60) Day grace period [as provided in the current agreement contract #C-17-037-02-21] with Greenwich, Inc. d/b/a Commercial Kitchen Parts & Service. for “Kitchen Equipment and Appliances Maintenance & Repair Services” (on an as-needed basis) with Hidalgo County [under the same rates, terms & conditions] effective, 3/03/18 through 5/02/18 so as to have no lapse in service while procurement process is completed and awarded.
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Health & Human Services |
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63528
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A. Requesting approval/authorization to Rescind action taken by Commissioner's Court on Jan. 16, 2018 (AI-62955), the awarded vendor, Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance (DHR) due to non-compliance of required insurance.
B. Requesting approval/authority to re-advertise this project with modifications to the Specification for Request for Bids project: 2018-048 titled "Laboratory Services for Health & Human Services" for Hidalgo County Health Department
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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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63545
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Claim of Erasmo and Marta Elia Garcia |
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63547
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Kleen Products LLC, et al v International Paper Company, et al c/o A.B. Data, Ltd. |
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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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B. |
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Pending and/or potential litigation |
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63546
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Claim of Erasmo and Marta Elia Garcia |
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63548
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Kleen Products LLC, et al v International Paper Company, et al c/o A.B. Data, Ltd. |
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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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29. |
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Adjourn |
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