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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
February 27, 2018
9:30 A.M.
                                          

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
 
             
1.   Roll Call
 
2.   Pledge of Allegiance
 
3.   Prayer
 
4.   Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5.   Sheriff's Office:
 
A. 63902   2015 Operation Stonegarden (1284):
Authorization and approval to submit a budget amendment (FRAG) and Price Act Waiver in reference to Operation Stonegarden 2015.
 
B. 63808   Presentation and discussion of the 2017 Racial Profiling Report as presented by the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, in accordance with and adherence to Article 2.133 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
 
C. 63716   Sheriff - Operation Stonegarden (1284):
Authorization and approval to request an extension in reference to Operation Stonegarden FY2015.
New termination date: April 30, 2018.
 
D. 63890   1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by County Auditor.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds in the Jail Commissary account for the amount of $2,827.38.
 
6.   Constable Pct. #2:
 
A. 63729   Constable Pct. #2 - TTBH VBLF (1285):
1. Requesting approval of amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Office of Constable Pct. 2.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign amendment to the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents.
3. Approval to continue payment of salary, overtime, and fringe benefits for one Deputy Constable under the Tropical Texas Behavioral Health-VBLF Interlocal Agreement.
 
7.   Constable Pct. #3:
 
A. 63756   Constable Pct. 3 - LBSP (1284)
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY19 grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD), through e-grants.
2. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application under e-grants as authorized official.
3. Approval of Resolution for LBSP 19 Grant to designate Judge Ramon Garcia as grantee's authorized official and to sign required document (grant period-September 01, 2018 - August 31, 2019).
 
8.   Constable Pct. #4:
 
A. 63730   Constable Pct. #4 - TTBH VBLF (1285):
1. Requesting approval of amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Office of Constable Pct. 4.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign amendment to the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents.
3. Approval to continue payment of salary, overtime, and fringe benefits for one Deputy Constable under the Tropical Texas Behavioral Health-VBLF Interlocal Agreement
 
9.   Executive Office:
 
A.   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
 
B. 63856   Approval of 2018 Library Interlocal Agreements between Hidalgo County and the following cities:
Alamo, Donna, Edinburg, Elsa, Hidalgo, La Joya, McAllen, Mercedes, Mission, Penitas, Pharr, San Juan and Weslaco
 
10.   Auditors Office:
 
A. 63708   1. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for various TXDOT projects.
2. Approval of 2017 appropriation of funds for various TXDOT projects in the total amount of $4,529,043.86
 
11.   Health & Human Services Department:
 
A. 63827  
Requesting approval for Health & Human Services Department employees to travel out of state to attend the 2018 Public Health Preparedness Summit, April 16 - 20, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. The summit will also include a Project Public Health Ready ceremony to recognize Hidalgo County Health & Human Services for having been awarded Project Public Health Ready recognition.
 
B. 63848   Health Department - TX Healthy Communities (1293):
Requesting approval to submit grant renewal application for the Texas Healthy Communities program in the amount of $50,000.00. The FY 19 program will be in effect from October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019.
 
C.   Health Care Funding District:
 
1.   Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures
 
D.   Indigent Health Care Program:
 
1.  
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
 
12.   IT Department:
 
A. 63775   Approval of the following requests for wireless devices:
Qty: Description: Department: User: Service Plan:
1 Data Card District Attorney's Office Office Use Mobile Broadband Unlimited @ $37.99/month
1 Cell Phone JP5 PL1 Office Use Nationwide 400 Share N&W+M2M Unl. 200 Msgs @ $24.99 + Taxes/fees @ $5.00/month
1 Data Card JP5 PL1 Office Use Mobile Broadband Unlimited @ $37.99/month
2 GPS County Clerk's Office Office Use Machine to Machine Account Share 5MB @ $7.00/each per month
1 GPS County Clerk's Office Office Use Machine to Machine Account Share 1MB @ $5.00/month
2 Data Cards W.I.C. Office Use Mobile Broadband Unlimited @ $37.99/each per month
 
13.   Elections Administration:
 
A.   Discussion on Election updates
 
14.   Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
 
A. 63850  
1. Approval and acceptance for Commissioner Precinct 1, David Fuentes to request an extension of time to obtain Notice of Intent (NOI) for Citizens' Collection Station at Hidalgo County Sunset Park, with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ);
2. Approval to submit application to Texas Commission on Environmental (TCEQ) MSW Permits Division for a Notice of Intent (NOI) to Operate a Citizens' Collection Station - Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Sunset Park.
 
15.   Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A. 63901  
1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Hidalgo, regarding new road construction and drainage improvements for the Pct. 2 Las Milpas Rd (10th St-McColl Rd) Project.
2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) project for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Rd (10th St - McColl Rd) Project.
 
B. 63883  
Approval of Resolution of Support and Financial Commitment for the following multi-family rental housing development project by applicant seeking competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits to satisfy the requirements set forth by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. List of project being considered:
1. Hidalgo Co. Lopezville Lofts
 
16.   Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:
 
A. 63767  
1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Sullivan and County of Hidalgo to jointly overlay a portion of El Pinto Road from U.S. Expressway 83 to Tablero Road.

2. In accordance with Texas Government Code 791.014, requesting approval of the interlocal cooperation agreement of a proposed project whereby the City of Sullivan and County desire to jointly agree to cooperate in overlaying of approximately 6600 linear feet of El Pinto Road from U.S. Expressway 83 to Tablero Road of roadway which is a connecting link to the County roads system.
 
17.   Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios:
 
A. 63897   Resolution in recognition of the Hidalgo County MPO, LRGVDC and Texas A&M Health Services for their acceptance to attend the Fourth Annual Walkability Action Institute
 
18.  
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).
 
A.   Pct. 1
 
1. 63868   A. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 263.151, discussion and approval to declare as "surplus" three [3] tractors and as further detailed in Exhibit "A" including to establish the sell price as stated in the "ORDER".

B. Acceptance and approval by Hidalgo County Commissioners Court evidence by an "ORDER" authorizing the sale of certain personal property (as described in attachments herein" to Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 for the amount approved as stated in the "ORDER".

C. Requesting authority to remove said assets listed on Exhibit "A" (attached hereto) from the Hidalgo County inventory list after finalizing the sale of equipment to Drainage District #1.
 
B.   Pct. 2
 
1. 63894   a. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a professional engineering services agreement (subject to legal counsel's review) with B2Z Engineering, LLC. for "Las Milpas Road Project," for Pct. #2, [as approved for negotiations on CC 2/20/2018] and subject to compliance with HB23 and HB1295 [if and when applicable];

b. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $403,420.47) as submitted by project engineer, B2Z Engineering LLC. to provide "PS&E, Design Survey, ROW Map, and other design related services for the Pct 2 "Las Milpas Road Project" through contract # C-18-075-02-27.

c. Pursuant to current contract with B2Z Engineering (Article 14), a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of R.O. W. Surveying Services, LLC. C-18-075-02-27 for Pct 2 "Las Milpas Road Project".
 
C.   Pct. 3
 
1. 63874   Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $13,500.00) as submitted by project engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering, to provide engineering services for "Citrus Grove Street-CJRS Subdivision Units A&B," through Contract# C-17-329-12-19.
 
D.   Health & Human Services Dept.
 
1. 63865   Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packets (i.e., requirements, legal notice etc.) for the H C Health and Human Services Department, including (re-advertising when/if necessary or required) for project: - Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department - "Contractual Physician for Tuberculosis Services", RFQ: 2018-058-03-21-LHS.
 
E.   Colonia Access Program Pct. 1
 
1. 63844   A. Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with Javier Hinojosa Engineering as it relates to Professional Engineering Services for Precinct No. 1 BCAP Round III Projects. Approved for negotiations by HCCC on January 23, 2018 ai # 63362 ( r ).
B. Pursuant to HCCC approval of Professional Services Agreement with Javier Hinojosa Engineering requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $79,121.58 as it relates to Professional Engineering Services for BCAP Round III Projects.
C. Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with EarthCo. LLC as it relates to Professional Engineering Services-Geo-Technical & Construction Materials Testing Services for Precinct No. 1 BCAP Round III Projects. Approved for negotiations by HCCC on January 23, 2018 ai # 63362 ( r ).
D. Pursuant to HCCC approval of Professional Services Agreement with EarthCo., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $25,175.05 as it relates to Professional Engineering Services-Geo-Technical & Construction Material Testing Services for Precinct No. 1 Round III BCAP Projects.
 
19.   Open Forum
 
20.   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:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.   Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C. 63862   C-3824-16-J; Raquel Ferrer Giron v. Hidalgo County, Texas
 
21.  
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)
 
22.   Open Session:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.   Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C. 63863   C-3824-16-J; Raquel Ferrer Giron v. Hidalgo County, Texas
 
23.   Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
24.   Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
25.   Adjourn
 

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