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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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District Attorney's Office: |
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64136
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Hidalgo County 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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HIDTA - Task Force: |
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64183
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Authorization and Approval to have Mr. Rodriguez, District Attorney, to sign the FY2018 Cooperative State and Local Agreement with Drug Enforcement Administation (DEA) to include OCDETF Hidalgo County DA HIDTA Task Force (HCDHTF) officer. |
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B. |
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64139
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HIDTA OCDETF (1291):
1. Approval of FY18 Overtime Agreement (Investigation Number S-TXS-1106H) between the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) and the Hidalgo County DA HIDTA Task Force in the amount of $7,000.00.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for OCDETF agreement.
4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $7,000.00 |
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C. |
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64000
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HIDTA Sharing US Treasury (1252)
Approval and authorization of interfund transfer from Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force U.S. Treasury fund (1252) to the Sheriff's U.S. Treasury fund (1228) and the Constable Pct. 3 U.S. Treasury fund (1257) and the Constable Pct. 4 U.S. Treasury fund (1259) in the amount of $10,000.00 respectively. |
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64140
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HIDTA OCDETF (1291)
1. Approval of Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Agreement between the Hidalgo County DA HIDTA Task Force and the Drug Enforcement Administration McAllen District Office/Houston Division office OCDETF Strike Force Group D-81.
2. Approval of certification of revenues a certified by the County Auditor o the OCDETF grant agreement.
3. Approval to appropriate OCDETF grant award in the amount of $7,400.00 (in reference to Investigation Number SW-TXS-1106H). |
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Sheriff's Office: |
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64202
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1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and the United States Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wildlife Refuse System to provide for cooperation in the use of personnel and equipment for the common purpose of protecting the lives, property, and resources of the public they serve.
2. Approval for Hidalgo County Sheriff to sign document. |
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B. |
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64091
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1. Approval of Certification of Revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the 2018 L.E.O.S.E. allocation payment of $39,640.99 received from the State Comptroller of Public Accounts.
2. Approval of Budget Amendment to appropriate the 2018 L.E.O.S.E. Allocation in the amount of $39,640.99. |
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Constable Pct. #2: |
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64194
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Constable Pct. 2:
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Rodney Rodriguez as a Deputy Constable by Constable Martin N. Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011. |
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Tax Office - Paul Villarreal: |
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64083
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Presentation and approval of a Dealer Deputy Agreement between Hidalgo County and Bert Ogden Motors Inc. DBA Bert Ogden Mazda P13110. This item is subject to the Dealership providing a bond in the amount of $100,000.00 and final legal review.
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Executive Office: |
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Presentation for discussion of 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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64002
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Approval to accept settlement check from Progressive Insurance Company in the amount of $5,815.00 to settle property damages to the Sally Port Door at the Forensic Center. (Facilities Management) |
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C. |
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64203
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Approval to accept settlement check from Progressive Insurance Company in the amount of $686.59 to settle auto accident with County vehicle. (Precinct 1) |
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| 11. |
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Human Resources: |
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Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed |
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64221
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Status Report on Classification and Compensation Plan (Grade & Step) Project. |
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C. |
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64223
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Criminal DA (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval:
| Action |
Dept./Prg. |
Slot# |
Position Title |
Proposed Budgeted Salary/ Auto Allowance |
| Create |
080-002 |
0143 |
Assistant District Attorney IV |
$94,687.00 |
| $900.00 |
| Create |
080-002 |
0144 |
Criminal Investigator II |
$56,650.00 |
| $3,600.00 |
2. Approval of intradepartmental transfer. |
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64235
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430th District Court / Bail Bond Board (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period of 4/02/2018:
| Action |
Dept./ Prg. |
Slot# |
Object Code |
Position Title |
Current Budgeted Salary / Allowance |
Proposed Budgeted Salary / Allowance |
| Create Allowance Slot / Add Supplemental Allowance |
010-001 |
0004 |
113 |
Court Reporter
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$87,500.00 |
$87,500.00 |
| 010-002 |
A001 |
117 |
$0.00 |
$5,000.00 |
2. Approval of appropriation of funds. |
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Urban County: |
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64182
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1. Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if applicable, the Urban County Program on behalf of the City of San Juan is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for professional engineering services with Perez Consulting Engineers, LLC in the amount of $27,850.00 utilizing CDBG FY 30 (2017) San Juan Street Improvements funds.
2. Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 for Perez Consulting Engineer, LLC in the amount of $27,850.00.
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Health & Human Services Department: |
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64252
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1. Requesting approval to accept the Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant contract Amendment No. 537-18-0176-00001 No. 01. This amendment will add $661,666.00. $661,666.00 is allocated for the FY 18 contract budget period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. $574,166.00 is allocated for the FY 19 contract budget period of July 1, 2018 through June 30,2019.
2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the PHEP contract Amendment and related contract documents.
3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $661,666.00.
4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $85,000.00 from state funds and $8,500.00 in local match funds.
5. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation in the amount of $2,500.00 in state funds.
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Health Care Funding District: |
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Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures |
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Indigent Health Care Program: |
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Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures |
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IT Department: |
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64191
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Authorization and approval to purchase wireless devices with service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
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Qty: |
Employee/ID: |
Description: |
Service Plan: |
| County Judge |
2 |
Office Use |
Data Cards |
Mobile Broadband Unlimited @ $37.99 each per month |
| Comm. Pct. 3 |
1 |
Sala Vela/122718 |
Data Service for iPad |
Mobile Broadband Unlimited @ $37.99 per month |
| Comm. Pct. 3 |
1 |
Victor D. Gallardo/178128 |
Data Service for iPad |
Mobile Broadband Unlimited @ $37.99 per month |
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WIC: |
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64186
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1. Requesting approval to replace "Exhibit A" as an attachment to AI-63760 from CC 02/27/2018 due to incorrect asset description/ value, with corrected list attached as "Exhibit A-1"
2. Requesting the acceptance 22 computers from HHSC #529 by the political subdivision of Hidalgo County Health and Human Services - WIC Program consisting as listed in Exhibit B. (Equipment at WIC Clinics) |
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Auditor's Office: |
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64041
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Requesting approval to submit the "Pro Rata Tobacco Settlement Distribution County Expenditure Statement - 2018" to the Department of State Health Services, and authorize County Judge to execute the report. |
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Planning Department: |
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64210
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1. Preliminary Approval
a. El Porvenir Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (James W. Turner) (Mile 4 West Road & Mile 12 North Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface run off onto H.C.C.I.D.#9 Ditch and onto existing road side ditch on Mile 4 West Road.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Mile 4 West Road.
b. Maria Olivares Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Maria G. Olivares) (Brushline Road & Ramseyer Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface run off onto Brushline Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Brushline Road.
c. RePlat of Lot 9 Vista Bonita No. 10 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Alejandro Escobedo) (Sunrise Street & F.M. 2812)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface run-off onto Sunrise Street road side ditch and existing drainage swales.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Sunrise Street.
d. Vista Bonita No. 17 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Richard W. Ruppert) (Kenyon Road & Ingle Road)
No. of Lots: 192 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be accomplished by storm drainage system and detention by widening the existing drain ditch along the west and south property line.
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, Ingle Road and 7 internal streets to be paved.
2. Final Approval
a. San Martin No. 4 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Richard Scurlock) (Canton Road & Dillon Road)
No. of Lots: 25 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm drainage and detention by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Canton Road and 3 internal streets.
b. Del Rey Estates Unit 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Kyndel W. Bennett) (Canton Road & Alamo Road)
No. of Lots: 154 Single Family; 25 Commercial
Flood Zone: B
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer pipe system discharging onto the drain ditch abutting the west lot line of said subdivision.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Alamo Road, Canton Road and 6 internal streets.
3. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. L.C.J. Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Ruben De La Garza Hinojosa) (Canton Road & Cesar Chavez Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be accomplished within the low areas of the proposed lots and re-grading the existing roadside ditch for Canton Road.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Canton Road.
*Final Approval with Cash Deposit in the amount of $1,500.00 for 1 OSSF. Lot 1B has an existing OSSF. |
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Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes: |
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64148
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Approval of Proclamation in Recognition of National School Breakfast Month |
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Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios: |
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64215
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Consideration and approval of a Resolution in recognition of the 2018 Texas High School Women's Powerlifting Association State Championship winners. |
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64261
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Request from Edinburg Boys & Girls Club for permission to utilize the Endowment Center/Sunflower-Memorial Park for the Kite Fun Fly Festival to be held on April 7th from 8am-12pm. |
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64255
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Appointment of member to the Hidalgo County Housing Authority |
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Budget & Management: |
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Budget Appropriations: |
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64111
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Pct 3 ICA Sullivan City El Pinto Rd (1200):
A. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from the City of Sullivan for the road improvements to El Pinto Rd.
B. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds into Pct. 3 Sullivan El Pinto Rd in the amount of $134,310.00. |
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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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64113
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A. Approval to execute final AIA 2009 A-133 Form of Agreement [including A-201 General Conditions] between Hidalgo County [Owner] and Morganti Texas, Inc. [Construction Manager at Risk] for the construction of the New Hidalgo County Courthouse subject to all required documentation;
B. Approval to issue a "Notice to Proceed" for the fully executed agreement between Hidalgo County and Morganti Texas, Inc., for Construction Manager at Risk Services for the New Hidalgo County Courthouse with authority for County Judge or Owner's Designees [VMS] to execute.
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64228
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Requesting approval to process the following invoices as claims with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
| Vendor |
Invoice No. |
Amount |
PO Number |
| Millennium Engineers Group |
619261-0517 |
$1,262.25 |
750930 |
| Millennium Engineers Group |
619263-0617 |
$2,077.88 |
750932 |
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64242
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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;
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 architectural services providers for Pct. 2 North San Juan Park Swimming Pool - Project Precinct No.2 PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS GRADE RANKING:
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GoERO International, LLC, dba, ERO Architects |
Rike Ogden Figueroa Allex Architects, Inc. |
Nassri-Warren Group Architects, INc. DBA The Warren Group Architects, Inc. |
| Total Scores |
96 |
97 |
98 |
| Ranking |
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IT Department: |
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64208
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Authorization for HC-Chief Information Officer, Rénan Ramirez to execute vendor required: Technical Design and Solution Design and Acceptance Documents [which contains technical specifications] as it relates to the proposed implementation of "paperless purchase orders" as detailed in the Scope of Work for ths project titled: Laserfiche Software Solution as approved by HCCC on 11/28/2017-R/AI-62633.
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WIC |
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64243
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Presentation of the responsible vendors submitting the lowest and best bid (and meeting all specifications and requirements) for the purpose of the award of bid and approval of the contracts (listed below) for the project numbered and titled: RFB No. 2018-032-02-07-HGO - "Medical Supplies" for Hidalgo County WIC Department.
Interboro Packaging Corp.
4MD Medical Solutions
Nashville Medical & EMS Products, Inc.
Henry Schein Medical
Emergency Medical Products
NAO Global Health, LLC |
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Sheriff's Office |
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64222
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Pursuant to contract provision of current agreement as requested by an HC-Elected Official/Department Head, acceptance and approval of "First (1st) Amendment" to Service Contract [C-17-161-12-05] between County and Network Sciences, Inc., for the provision inclusion of additional licenses for software use and subject to compliance with HB1295 when and if applicable
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64114
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Requesting approval to purchase a total of (25) vehicles for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office through the County's membership/participation with the following cooperative :
A. GoodBuy, contract #18-18 8F00 5 vehicles thru awarded vendor, Silsbee in the total amount $151,131.50; and,
B. Buyboard, contract 521-16 (20) vehicles thru awarded vendor, Caldwell Country Ford in the total amount of $562,460.00;
both transactions include vehicles, delivery and applicable fees.
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Co. Wide |
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63936
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FIRE MARSHAL:
1. Authorization and approval to change current vendor name from Capitol Strategies Consulting, Inc. to Sybatech,Inc. DBA Codepal as per notice attached herein;
2. Approval to remain as "Sole Source Declaration" for Sybatech, Inc. DBA Codepal (fka, Capitol Strategies Consulting, Inc.) for the purchase of software; including licenses, support service, training, maintenance and any present, future accessories to be used by Hidalgo County Fire Marshal Department and other Hidalgo County Law Enforcement Agencies ( all funding sources) with said declaration to remain in effect while declaration is in place or until revoked by HCCC.
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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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64236
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Cause #C-5041-15-I; Tomasa Hoskinson v. Hilario Tallabas and Hidalgo County |
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D. |
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64213
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Claim of Aurelia Mendez |
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A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation."
B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
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Open Session: |
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Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same |
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Pending and/or potential litigation |
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C. |
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64237
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Cause #C-5041-15-I; Tomasa Hoskinson v. Hilario Tallabas and Hidalgo County |
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D. |
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64214
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Claim of Aurelia Mendez |
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| 26. |
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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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| 27. |
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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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| 28. |
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Adjourn |
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