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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
June 5, 2018
9:30 A.M.
                                          

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL 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.   County Judge's Office:
 
A. 65163   Presentation from Office of Emergency Management Coordinator Ricardo Saldana on the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season and what residents should do to prepare, as well as information on the Hidalgo County Dare to Prepare fairs.
 
B. 65141   Presentation by the Food Bank RGV regarding the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. Applications are being accepted for this free, food distribution program for low income senior citizens through June 30, 2018.
 
6.   District Courts:
 
A. 65057   430th District Court:
Requesting approval to process payment of the following invoices/claims:
VENDOR INVOICE DATE INVOICE AMOUNT SERVICE
Amy Hermansen dba Sign Language Services 11/28/17 $1,000.00 Sign Language
Amy Hermansen dba Sign Language Services 1/1/18 $1,125.00 Sign Language
 
7.   HIDTA - Task Force:
 
A. 65021   Authorization and approval to accept the Memorandums of Understanding between the Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force and the City of Edinburg Police Department, City of Pharr Police Department, U.S. Customs and Border Protecton (USCBP) , and Texas Military Forces - Joint Counterdrug Task Force (JCDTF).
 
B. 65097   HIDTA Task Force (1291):
1. Authorization and approval to accept the Cooperative Grant Agreement Award Number (FAIN) G18SS0002A between Hidalgo County and the Executive Office of the President Office of National Drug Control Policy in the supplemental amount of $445,708.00 for the grant period of 01/01/2018-12/31/2019.
2. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor for the HIDTA Task Force Grant.
3. Approval of appropriation of funds for the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office HIDTA Task Force in the amount of $445,708.00.
 
8.   County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr.:
 
A. 65090   Resolution in Honor of Ernest Edward Gonzalez for being named Governmental Collectors Association of Texas, 2018 Top Collector of the Year.
 
9.   Executive Office:
 
A.   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
 
B. 65124   Discussion and action on resolution authorizing the resale of certain struck-off properties on July 3, 2018 (see attached list)
 
C. 65160   Discussion, consideration and action on appointment of board member to represent the County of Hidalgo on the Mercedes Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board of Directors.
 
D. 65172   1. Discussion and approval of the Addendum to the Tax Abatement Agreement between Hidalgo County and The Hidalgo County Wind Farm LLC (Phase I).
2. Discussion and approval of the Addendum to the Tax Abatement Agreement between Hidalgo County and The Hidalgo County Wind Farm LLC (Phase II).
 
E. 65174   Discussion and approval of the Addendum to the Tax Abatement Agreement between Hidalgo County and Wonderful Citrus Packing LLC.
 
10.   Human Resources:
 
A.   Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed
 
B. 65112   CCP Salary Schedule - Various Departments:
1. Approval of CCP Salary Schedule adjustments, as listed on Exhibit A, effective next full pay period 06/11/2018.
2. Approval of the updated and corrected (CCP) Classified Positions List.
 
C. 65118   Salary Schedule Adjustments - Criminal District Attorney
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Grade & Step Current Salary Proposed Grade & Step Proposed Salary
Lateral Transfer 080-002 0124 Criminal Investigator II G14S01 $53,565.00 G14S06 $61,800.00
Salary Adjustment 080-012 0005 Assistant District Attorney III G17S01 $67,476.00 G17S05 $75,000.00
 
11.   Urban County:
 
A. 65100   1. Hold a Public Hearing to consider public comments for Urban County Program’s (UCP) proposed substantial amendment to the Five (5) Year Consolidated Plan (2013-2017), 2016 One Year Action Plan and 2017 One Year Action Plan.

2. Requesting approval of a substantial amendment to Urban County Program’s Five (5) Year Consolidated Plan (2013-2017), 2016 One Year Action Plan and 2017 One Year Action Plan.
 
12.   Health & Human Services Department:
 
A. 65017   Requesting approval to allow Hidalgo County Health & Human Services staff in partnership with Hidalgo County Emergency Management staff to host and provide training for local Amateur Radio Operators at the Health Department conference room. The Field Day Exercise will be held on June 23, 2018.
 
B. 65131   Requesting approval to submit grant renewal application for the TB Federal FY 19 program in the amount of $437,771.00 in grant funds and $87,554.00 in local match funds. The allocation period will run from 01/01/2019 to 12/31/2019.
 
C. 65116   1. Requesting approval to accept the Texas Healthy Communities grant contract Amendment #2016-003876 Amendment No. 3. The purpose of the amendment is to allow for successful completion of the Project and to add the FY 19 award allocation of $50,000.00. The program period will run from October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019.
2. Requesting approval for County Judge to e-sign the Texas Healthy Communities contract Amendment and related documents.
3. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue in the amount of $50,000.00.
4. Requesting approval of the budget appropriation.
 
D.   Health Care Funding District:
 
1.   Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures
 
E.   Indigent Health Care Program:
 
1.  
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
 
13.   Head Start Program:
 
A. 65076  
Discussion, Consideration and Authorization to Submit a Supplemental Funding Application for a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) in the Amount of $682,017 and Training and Technical Assistance in the Amount of $45,753 for a Total of $727,770 for FY2018 (01.01.18-12.31.18)
 
14.   Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios:
 
A. 65138   Resolution in honor of Claudia Garza Noyola
 
B. 65139   Resolution in honor of Ociel Suarez
 
15.   Budget & Management:
 
A. 64916   2019 Budget Process:
1. Presentation of 2019 Budget Process Calendar.
2. Discussion and Approval of 2019 Budget Development Criteria.
 
B. 65148   Elections Dept. - HAVA (1283):
Authorization and approval to de-obligate a total of $467,814.87 from HAVA funds.
 
C. 65176   Salary Schedule - Constable Pct. 3 - HC Irrig Dist No. 6 (1285):
1. Approval of the following salary schedule correction, effective 04/30/18:
Fund Dept./Prog. Slot No. Current Position Title Proposed Position Title Correction
1285 293-020 0001 Deputy Sheriff Deputy Constable Title Correction
 
16.  
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.   Hidalgo County
 
1. 65158  
Approval to declare as "surplus" (for the purpose of destruction) GXTREME BUNKER JACKETS AND TROUSERS, AMERICAN FIREWARE SUIT, and CAIRNS HELMETS form Hidalgo County Fire Marshal's Office inasmuch as equipment has surpassed its useful life expectancy including approval for said disposition/destruction to be done through the HC Sheriff's Department.
 
2. 64949  
Presentation of the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid and awarding of contract to: Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions for the Request for Bid titled: Hidalgo County-"SS-1 Emulsified Asphalt & Delivery Services" through project No.: 2018-100-05-02-SGS.
 
B.   Pct. 1
 
1. 65083  
A. Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the Draft Procurement Packet [i.e., legal notice requirements, scope of services, evaluation criteria] for Hidalgo County Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 Tax Office including the re-advertising of project if necessary and/or required;

B. Selection/designation/assignment of evaluation committee to score, grade and evaluate RFQ/P responses as submitted by participants to the Hidalgo County-Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Hidalgo County Precinct No.1 Tax Office.
 
C.   Pct. 2
 
1. 65173  
Requesting approval of a professional appraisal services agreement [subject to legal review] with LEONEL GARZA, JR. & ASSOCIATES, LLC for the purposes of appraisal services for "ON CALL and AS NEEDED BASIS" Precinct No. 2 Projects : The Fair Market Value Appraisals in connection with the Acquisition of Land-Sale and/or Exchange, Rights of Way, Easements, Condemnations and Disposition of County owned Property located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 [selected for negotiations by CC from the "POOL" of Appraisers by CC on 4/17/18]..
 
D.   Pct. 3
 
1. 65053   Acceptance and award of proposals received from Rush Truck Center of Texas, LP, awarded vendor through Hidalgo County's participation/membership with TASB BuyBoard Contract #521-16, expires 11/30/19, for the purchase of One (1) New Peterbilt 337 Water Truck for $ 97,225.51, to include but not limited to, BuyBoard fees & delivery for use on proposed road improvements within Pct 3 through project# 2018-152-SGS.
 
2. 65002  
Acceptance and award of proposals received from Doggett Machinery Services-Houston, TX awarded vendor through Hidalgo County's participation/membership with TASB BuyBoard Contract #515-16, expires 11/30/19, for the purchase of Two (2) New John Deere 310L Backhoe Loaders for $ 79,737.24 ea., with a total of $159,474.48 & One (1) New 2018 Dynapac CC 3200 Asphalt Roller for $124,605.00, to include but not limited to, BuyBoard fees & delivery for use on proposed road improvements within Pct 3 through project# 2018-152-SGS.
 
E.   District Clerk
 
1. 65025  
Requesting approval to enter into a contract for data conversion and record management services with Kofile Preservation, Inc. through GSA Schedule 70 Contract No.(GS-35F-275AA) not to exceed the amount of $233,524.18 including authority for County Judge to sign all required documentation.
 
F.   Sheriff's Office
 
1. 65094  
Acceptance and approval of the final negotiated contract with Keefe Commissary Network, LLC for "Jail Lobby/Intake Kiosks & Deposit/Release Services" for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office - Adult Detention Facility including the "Best and Final Offer".
 
17.   Open Forum
 
18.   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. 65153   Claim of Gerardo Morales
 
D. 65154   Claim of Megan Fuentes
 
19.  
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)
 
20.   Open Session:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.   Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C. 65152   Claim of Gerardo Morales
 
D. 65155   Claim of Megan Fuentes
 
21.   Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
22.   Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
23.   Adjourn
 

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