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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
August 14, 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.   District Attorney's Office:
 
A. 66104   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).
 
B. 66046   DA's Title IV-E (1100):
1. Approval of the Title IV-E Grant Budget (Contract #23941008) for October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019.
2. Approval for County Judge to sign the following documents:
a. Budget
b. Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA)
 
C. 65798   DA Check Fraud (1222):
Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds in the amount of $4,800.00 to fund fuel expenditures.
 
D. 65938   Border Prosecution Unit/BPU (1281):
Approval to continue the payment of salaries for three (3) Assistant District Attorneys, one (1) Investigator and one (1) Administrative Assistant being paid by the Border Prosecution Unit grant pending the award of the 2018-2019 grant.
 
E. 65939   Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor Grant/DVSP (1281):
Approval to continue the payment of salaries for one (1) Assistant District Attorney, one (1) Advocate and one (1) Administrative Assistant currently being paid by the DVSP grant pending the award of the 2018-2019 grant.
 
F. 65942   DA's - State Supplement (1281):
1. Requesting approval to accept the FY 2018-2019 D.A. State Supplement in the amount of $22,500.00 (09/01/2018 to 08/31/2019).
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2018-2019 D.A. State Supplement Grant.
3. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $22,500.00.
 
6.   HIDTA - Task Force:
 
A. 66084   Authorization and Approval to have Mr. Rodriguez, District Attorney, to sign the FY2019 Cooperative State and Local Agreement with Drug Enforcement Administation (DEA) to include OCDETF Hidalgo County DA HIDTA Task Force (HCDHTF) officer.
 
B. 66043   HIDTA OCDETF (1291):
Authorization and approval to issue Straight time (overtime) payment to employee for hours worked and disallowed by the OCDETF grant to be funded by Chapter 59 (1251).
 
7.   Sheriff's Office:
 
A. 66080   Authorization and Approval to accept check for $26,348.67 from the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council.
 
B. 65922  
2016 Operation Stonegarden (1284):
Authorization and approval to approve a budget amendment (FRAG) and Price Act Waiver in reference to Operation Stonegarden 2016.
 
C. 66131   Authorization and Approval to reimburse Norma Alcocer, LVN, the amount of $25.00 for expenses incurred in webinar training as a requirement for continuing education certification, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
8.   Constable Pct. #2:
 
A. 66078   Constable Pct. #2:
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Nicole De La Barreda as Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable Martin N. Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012
 
9.   Constable Pct. #3:
 
A. 65873   1. Discussion, consideration, and approval for Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 3's continued participation in Texas LESO Program, formerly known as the Texas 1033 Surplus Program.
2. Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents.
3. Authorization and approval to participate, select and receive equipment under Texas LESO Program, with selection list to be submitted prior to receipt.
 
10.   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. 66081   Public outreach update regarding Courthouse parking changes.
 
C. 66096   Economic Development:
Discussion of the Hidalgo County Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Policy.
 
D. 66127   Discussion and action designating temporary leased office portable building (A) located at 1900 Joe Stephens Rd. for the issuing and collection of fees for permits.
 
E. 66088   Pursuant to an existing Sole Source Declaration [current and unrevoked by CC] approval and authority to execute an AEP Texas Central Company Contribution-Aid-of-Construction Agreement for Electrical Distribution Service as requested by V.M.S. at the new courthouse location located across 100 N. Closner Blvd., Edinburg, Tx so as to establish electric service with authority for Valde Guerra to sign any and all documents.
 
F. 65988   Requesting permission by Museum of South Texas History to use county parking lots near the museum for visitor parking for the following events:
EVENT DATE TIME
Fandango! Saturday, Oct. 6th 5:30 pm to 11pm
Dia de los Muertos Saturday, Nov. 3rd 4pm to 10pm
Fiesta De Noche Buena Sunday, Dec. 9th 1pm to 5pm
 
G. 65964   Approval to accept settlement check from HISCOX Insurance Company in the amount of $1,103.56 to settle claim of property damages to County's newly paved roadway. (Precinct 1)
 
H. 65967   Approval to accept settlement check from State Farm Insurance Company in the amount of $6,854.67 to settle auto accident claim with County vehicle. (Health Department)
 
I. 66066   Approval to accept partial insurance settlement checks related to storm damages to County property (Precinct 1) during the June rain event from:
1.) Chubb/Westchester Surplus Lines in the amount of $100,000.
2.) Axis Surplus Insurance Company in the amount of $125,000.
3.) Lexington Insurance Company in the amount of $ 150,000.
 
11.   Human Resources:
 
A.   Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed
 
B. 66091   FLOOD CTRL WTR EXTRACT 2018 (1100):
Approval to delete/create eight (8) Full-Time Temporary positions, ending 12/28/2018, effective next full pay period of 08/20/2018:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade & Step
Delete 115-092 T001 Truck Driver II G05/S01
Delete 115-092 T002 Truck Driver II G05/S01
Delete 115-092 T003 Truck Driver II G05/S01
Delete 115-092 T004 Truck Driver II G05/S01
Delete 115-092 T005 Truck Driver II G05/S01
Delete 115-092 T016 Equipment Operator III G09/S01
Delete 115-092 T017 Equipment Operator III G09/S01
Delete 115-092 T018 Equipment Operator III G09/S01
Create 115-092 T041 Maintenance I G03/S01
Create 115-092 T042 Maintenance I G03/S01
Create 115-092 T043 Maintenance I G03/S01
Create 115-092 T044 Maintenance I G03/S01
Create 115-092 T045 Maintenance I G03/S01
Create 115-092 T046 Maintenance I G03/S01
Create 115-092 T047 Maintenance I G03/S01
Create 115-092 T048 Maintenance I G03/S01
 
C. 65992   Approval of the appointment of interns from UT-RGV to participate in the WIC Lactation Care Center for the period August 15, 2018 through June 30, 2019.
 
D. 65885   HIDTA Task Force (1291)/ HIDTA Chapter 59 (1251):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period of 08/20/2018:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Object Code Position Title Grade & Step Current Budgeted Salary/ Allowance Proposed Budgeted Salary/ Allowance
Add Supplemental Allowance 270-003 0003 113 Criminal Investigator II G14/S02 $60,000.00 $55,000.00
270-011 0038 113 $1,800.00 $0.00
270-011 0038 117 $0.00 $6,800.00
Add Supplemental Allowance 270-003 0013 113 Criminal Investigator II G14/S02 $53,200.00 $53,200.00
270-011 0040 113 $1,800.00 $1,800.00
270-011 0040 117 $0.00 $6,800.00
Create 270-003 0015 113 Division Manager II, Financial Accounting G16/S01 $0.00 $11,000.00
270-011 0044 113 $0.00 $51,478.00
 
E. 66065   District Attorney CJD-VAP (1281):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Proposed Grade & Step / Auto Allowance
Delete 080-017 0003 Assistant District Attorney II G15/S01
080-002 A134 $900.00
Create 080-017 0007 Assistant District Attorney III G17/S01
080-002 A150 $900.00
 
12.   Urban County:
 
A. 66036   Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with GNH Company, LLC , the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $148,856.50 using UCP Fiscal Years 30 (2017) Peñitas Street Improvements, UCP funds.
 
B. 65936   1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services-Construction Materials Geo-Technical Testing services;

2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) Construction Materials Geo-Technical Testing engineering firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of La Joya, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Years 27 & 28 (2014-2015) La Joya Street Improvement funds (Havana Subd).
Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked
Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. 98.00%
L & G Engineering Laboratory 93.00%
Terracon Consultants, Inc 92.33%

3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of____________________________for the provision of Construction Materials Geo-technical Testing Service for an Urban County Program Years 27 & 28 (2014 & 2015) La Joya Street Improvements project (Havana Subd.).
 
C. 65968   “Subject to: HB 1295 Compliance.” Requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for Professional Appraisal Review Services with Leonel Garza, Jr. & Associates, LLC in the amount of $2,500.00, utilizing CDBG FY 30 (2017) Precinct No. 1 (City of La Villa) Water/Sewer Improvement funds.
 
D. 65941   1. Subject to compliance with HB 1295, when and if applicable, the Urban County Program on behalf of the City of La Joya is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for professional services –Construction Material Testing Services with Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $14,490.58 utilizing CDBG FY 30 (2017) Street Improvements Funding.

2. Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 for Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $14,490.58.
 
13.   Health & Human Services Department:
 
A. 66012   1. Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenue by County Auditor in the amount of $129,440.35. Funds are from the Health & Human Services Commission - Medicaid Administrative Claiming program.
2. Requesting approval to appropriate the MAC budget in the amount of $129,440.35.
 
B. 65804   Discussion and consideration and action on the following:
In accordance with the Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission rules, requesting approval of mileage reimbursement and the payout of extra hours related to the "No Refusal Weekend" project coordinated between the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office and Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office during Labor Day Holiday Weekend for the Health and Human Services Department staff at a rate of time and a half in addition to the employee's regular work hours and/or leave taken.
 
C.   Health Care Funding District:
 
1. 65787   A. Public Hearing, at 9:30 am, to consider public comments concerning the amount of mandatory payments required to be paid by paying hospitals for fiscal year 2019 and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent.

B. Consideration and possible approval of mandatory payment to be assessed quarterly by the Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District on the net patient revenue of an institutional health care provider and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent.

C. Consideration and possible approval for the Hidalgo County Tax Assessor/Collector to collect the mandatory payment required by Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District.

D. Consideration and approval to assess mandatory payment annual rate.

E. Consideration and approval to set quarterly assessment dates.
 
2.   Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures
 
D.   Indigent Health Care Program:
 
1. 65831   A. Discussion and approval to set the County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) income standards at or below 30% of the Federal Poverty Guideline and approval of basic and optional services for fiscal year 9/1/18 to 8/31/19.

B. Discussion and approval to set the County Indigent Health Care Program - Level 2 Program income standard at or below 50% of the Federal Poverty Guideline and approval of basic and optional services for fiscal year 9/1/18 to 8/31/19.
 
2.  
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
 
14.   Emergency Management:
 
A. 65998   1. Presentation, discussion and necessary action to terminate the Order Continuing Local State of Disaster for the County of Hidalgo due to the torrential rain event of June 20, 2018 which caused severe damage to property.

2. Presentation, discussion and authorization for the County Judge to sign the required documentation.
 
B. 65830   Discussion, consideration and approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between The Texas A & M Engineering Extension Service, The Sponsoring Agency of Texas Task Force 1 and the County of Hidalgo for Ricardo Saldana.
 
C. 65999   Discussion, consideration and approval for Hidalgo County Office of Emergency Management to appoint David Alberto Champion as a volunteer under the Hidalgo County Office of Emergency Management for the period of August 14, 2018 to December 31, 2018.
 
15.   Elections Administration:
 
A. 66021   Discussion on Election updates.
 
B. 66053   Discussion and approval of Hidalgo County Elections Department's Supplemental list for appointment of the Presiding Election Judges and Alternate Election Judges for August 1, 2018, through July 31, 2020.
 
C. 66022   1. Discussion, consideration and approval of Early Voting polling locations for November 6th, 2018 Election.
2. Discussion, consideration and approval of Election Day polling locations for November 6th, 2018 Election.
 
16.   TX. Agri-Life Extension Services:
 
A. 65965   Introduction of Hidalgo County 4-H Ambassadors, Hidalgo County 4-H County Council and Healthy Texas Youth Ambassadors
 
17.   WIC:
 
A. 66019   1. Requesting approval to accept the Certificate of Acquisition of By Political Subdivision Or Assistance Organization to Hidalgo County, consisting of 4 Optiplex 7010 Desktops as indicated on Pages 1 and 2.
2. Requesting approval to correct Agenda Item #AI-65833 from CC 7/31/18 on the Certificate of Acquisition pg. 2 to add 1 Dell Optiplex 7010 Desktop for a total of 25 pieces.
 
B. 65883   WIC - NTE Extra Funding 021-(1292):
1.Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $445,833.00 as
certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2018 NTE Extra Funding Grant.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $445,833.00 for the FY 2018
NTE Extra Funding Grant.

WIC -TXIN Funding 001-(1292)
1.Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $194,518.00 as
certified by the County Auditor for the FY 2018 TXIN Funding Grant.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $194,518.00 for the FY 2018
TXIN Extra Funding Grant.
 
18.   Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
 
A. 66041   1. Authorization and approval to rename CR 1832 between Lott Road and Ponciano Drive in Precinct 1 to "Rio del Carmen" Road, as recommended by the LRGVDC-911 department.
2 Authorization and approval to name a private road CR 1333 as "Consuelo SR (service road)" for 911 purposes as recommended by the LRGVDC-911 department.
3. Authorization and approval to name a private road as "Pablo Garza SR (service road)" for 911 purposes as recommended by the LRGVDC-911 department .
 
19.   Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A. 66129   Requesting authorization to approve and execute the Right of Way Easement Agreement for Utility Access submitted to Hidalgo County (Pct 2) by AEP Texas, Inc. for the Co Wide Mechanic Shop Facility Project.
 
B. 66025  
Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the County of Hidalgo and Hidalgo County District No. 1, regarding the Regional Linear Park Project.
 
C. 66093   Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project-Phase II (TxDot):
Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $111,683.00 for the 2nd payment of the County's estimated share of direct state costs for preliminary engineering, environmental, and construction, for the Hidalgo County (Pct 2) Regional Linear Park Project-Phase II, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (CSJ: 0921-02-409)
 
20.   Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:
 
A. 66061   Approval to purchase real property from Encino Transport, LLC., in accordance with the terms of that certain Earnest Money Contract approved by Commissioners' Court with authority for the County Judge and/or Executive Officer to execute the closing documents for the consummation of the purchase of such real property acquisition and authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
B. 65969   Approval to submit the Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Application and Affidavit for Mile 3 N., from Tom Gill Road to FM 2221 Project, CSJ 0921-02-332, with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.
 
21.   Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios:
 
A. 66067  
Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code section 157.903, requesting approval of indemnification in the amount of $20.00 for a counterfeit bill received.
 
22.   Budget & Management:
 
A. 66123   CO2017-Pct 2 CW Mechanic Shop Facility (1351):
1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from interest earnings.
2. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds in the amount of $55,046.56 into CO2017-Pct 2 Countywide Mechanic Shop Facility for anticipated project expenditures.
 
B. 66092   WIC (1292):
Discussion, consideration, and approval to eliminate the indirect cost allocation rate for the grant fiscal year 2019, effective 10/01/18 through 9/30/19 for the FY 19 WIC Program.
 
C. 66027   Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) 1282:
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY2018 Edward Byrne Memorial - Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program with the U.S. Department of Justice.
2. PublicHearing on the FY2018 Edward Byrne Memorial - Justice Assistance Grant Application/Strategies/Narrative.
3. Discussion, consideration, review, and approval of the program Application/Strategies/Narrative for the grant.
4. Authorization for County Judge to sign the required documentation.
 
D. 66015   WIC ADM (1292):
Approval to de-obligate a total of $700,000 from WIC ADM.
 
E. 66016   Title IV-E Child Welfare Services (1100):
1. Approval of the Title IV-E Child Welfare Services Grant Budget (Contract #23941009) for October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019.
2. Approval for County Judge to sign required documents.
 
23.  
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. 66139   A. Nomination of a minimum of three (3) firms from HC's approved Pool of Architectural Firms in connection with the design of Detention Barracks to be constructed/erected on site of the current Hidalgo County Law Enforcement Center & Adult Detention Facility;

B. Selection/Appointment of the Evaluation Committee to score and grade the nominated architect firms for the design project identified above and herein.
 
2. 66136  
Presentation by VMS Group [V. Guerra, M. Leo & S. Cruz] HCCC appointed owner's representatives, a joint recommendation for acceptance and approval of the proposal from Jacobs for the Commissioning Services in connection with the Construction of the New Hidalgo County Courthouse.
 
3. 65788  
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements, under TxLGC Chapter 262.024 (a)(4), a personal services;

B. Acceptance of the proposed scope of services and fee schedule from Judith Branham with authority to enter into a personal services contract [drafted by Office of DA's, Civil Litigation Division with final approval by same prior to execution] for Domestic Relations Office (DRO) for Hidalgo County District Clerks.
 
4. 65976   Presentation of the sole responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid [and meeting all specifications and requirements] for the purpose of the award of bid and approval of the contract to Colorado Sunrise Holdings dba TK Tactical Firearms for the project numbered and titled: RFB No.: 2018-137-07-25-HGO - "Purchase of Weapons".
 
5. 66042  
Requesting approval of Work Authorization #2 in the amount of $ 32,789.00 as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. for "engineering services" to provide "Secure Parking for Jurors in Parking Lots L1 and L2", through the current (on call) agreement #C-18-142-05-08-Precinct 4.
 
6. 65937  
Approval and authortization for Hidalgo County to execute the Amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and the Rio Grande Valley Communications Group for the purpose of increasing the subscription rates from $10.00 per radio per month to $11.00 per radio per month.
 
B.  
Executive Office
 
1. 66050  
Acceptance and approval of Supplemental No.1 to Work Authorization No.2 as submitted by HALFF & ASSOCIATES, INC. (project engineer) due to (Additional Services) required with an increase of $ 66,330.00 to initial WA2 in the amount of $ 26, 250.00 totaling a "revised" total of: $ 92,580.00 for ongoing project: Demolition of All Site Structures and Improvements at the Old County Jail located at (207 East Loeb Street, Edinburg, Texas), under (on call) agreement #C-17-142-05-16 for projects within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4.
 
2. 66017  
Presentation of responsible bidder submitting the lowest and best bid price as (recommended by project engineer Halff & Associates, Inc.) for the purpose of award and approval of Contract for the--"Demolition of All Site Structures and Improvements the Old County Jail Site located at (207 East Loeb Street, Edinburg, Texas) with J.R. (JOE) RAMON & SONS, INC., under RFB # 2018-183-07-25-LHS.
 
C.   Pct. 1
 
1. 65850  
A. Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with L & G Engineering as it relates to Professional Engineering Services for Precinct No. 1 FM 1015 Mile 12 North Rd to SH 107 project as approved for negotiations by HCCC on July 17, 2018 AI # 65704 (R) subject to legal counsel's review as to form [Atlas, Hall & Rodriguez].

B. Pursuant to HCCC approval of Professional Services Agreement with L & G Engineering requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $1,250,200.00 as it relates to Professional Engineering Services for Precinct No. 1-FM 1015 Mile 12 North Rd to SH 107 project.

C. Pursuant to approval of Agreement with L & G Consulting Engineers (Article 14) C-18-196-08-14, a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of R.O.W. Surveying Services, LLC to provide surveying services for the Pct. No. 1-FM 1015 Mile 12 North Rd to SH 107 Project.
 
2. 66059  
A. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of graded vendor submissions with recommendation by Evaluation Committee Members for RFQ/P No. 2018-181-07-258-YSS "Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Sunset Park Operations Facility"-Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1.
Submitting Vendors Recommendation by Evaluator #1 Recommendation by Evaluator #2 Recommendation by Evaluator #3 Sum of Evaluator's Rankings Final Rank
ECON Group, LLC 1 1 1 3 1
Gonzalez de la Garza & Associates 2 2 2 6 2
International Consulting Engineers 3 3 3 9 3
NM Contracting, LLC 4 4 4 12 4
B. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate an agreement commencing with the number one ranked firm of __________________________________ for "Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Sunset Park Operations Facility-Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1.
 
3. 65911  
Presentation of sole responsible vendor, Rio Grande Hauling, LLC submitting the lowest and best bid for the purpose of award including approval of contract document to project titled: "Hidalgo County Pct.No. 1 Hauling of All Road Materials" through RFB No. 2018-155-07-05-YSS with initial term of 08-27-18 to 08-26-19.
 
4. 66085  
A. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Weslaco for the road improvement project of Mile 10 (Mile 6 East to FM 1015);
B. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement 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.
 
D.   Pct. 2
 
1. 66121  
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for services under Work Authorization No. 4, Contract No. C-16-326-08-23 for B2Z Engineering, LLC, resulting in an estimated cost increase of $25,046.56 for the Co Wide Shop Facility Project.
 
2. 66122  
Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $13,105.00) as submitted by Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., Contract No. C-17-277-11-21 to provide geotechnical engineering services for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Road Project.
 
3. 66126  
Approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (with an estimated cost of $13,105.00) as submitted by Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., Contract No. C-17-277-11-21 to provide geotechnical engineering services for the Pct 2 Military Highway Extension Project.
 
4. 66128  
Approval of Work Authorization No. 3 (with an estimated cost of $14,075.25) as submitted by Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., Contract No. C-17-277-11-21 to provide construction material testing services for the Pct 2 Eldora Heights Subdivision Road Project.
 
5. 66118  
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (with an estimated cost of $14,150.00) as submitted by project civil engineer, Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates, Inc., to provide preliminary civil design engineering services required for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project, Contract #C-17-238-08-22.
 
6. 66103  
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a "professional service";

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 Construction Testing/Geo Technical service providers required for "multiple" (ON CALL) Construction Material Testing/Geo Technical Service project located within Precinct No. 2;
Professional Construction Material Testing/Geo Technical Services Firms Grade Ranking
L & G Engineering Laboratory 98
Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. 96
Fulcrum Consulting 95
Professional Construction Material Testing/Geo Technical Services Firms Grade Ranking
Terracon Consultants, Inc. 97
Earth Co., LLC 94
Professional Services 96

C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate "multiple" professional service agreements for the purposes fo "ON CALL" Professional Construction Materials Testing/Geo Technical Services for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 with multiple ranked firms: __________________________ & _________________________.

D. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate multiple agreements for the purpose of "On Call" Professional Construction Materials Testing and/or Geo Technical Services for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct # 2.
 
7. 66120  
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for services under Work Authorization No. 2, Contract No. C-17-182-06-13 for B2Z Engineering, LLC, resulting in an estimated cost increase of $39,077.15 for the Pct #2 Military Highway Extension Project.
 
E.   Pct. 3
 
1. 66018  
A. Approval of continuing engineering services with Amendment No. 6 between Hidalgo County and Cook – Joyce in connection with the final operation and closure of the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 – Penitas landfill

B. Pursuant to TCEQ regulations, requesting approval to publish the Notice of Closure of the Hidalgo County Precinct 3 – Penitas landfill.
 
F.   Pct. 4
 
1. 66031  
Acceptance and approval of Supplemental No.1 to Work Authorization No.1, as submitted by HALFF & ASSOCIATES, INC. (project engineer) due to (modifications to the scope of work with no increase to cost) for Project Specific: Precinct No. 4-Design of Drainage/Park Improvements for Memorial Park", in connection to (On Call) agreement #C-18-130-04-03 for “R&B, C.I.P. and Other Projects in General” for projects within HC Precinct 4.
 
G.   Constables
 
1. 65935  
Requesting approval to purchase one (1) 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV 4X2 for Constable Pct. 1 through the County's cooperative membership/participation with GoodBuy, contract #18-18 8F000 thru awarded vendor, Lake Country Chevrolet, Inc. in the amount of $33,254.50 thru requisition 370200.
 
H.   Health & Human Services Dept.
 
1. 65948   Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between The County of Hidalgo and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Preventative Medicine Residency Program.
 
2. 65947  
A. Presentation and action in connection with the sole response received for RFP No. 2018-138-07-25-HGO - "Online Pharmacy Billing Services" for the purpose of ranking as "qualified" (meeting the criteria) in order to continue to the next phase (i.e. negotiation) of the proposal process;
HEB RXTRA Advantage Score
Evaluator 1 100
Evaluator 2 100
Evaluator 3 90
Total 290
B. Requesting authority for Purchasing Department to commence negotiations with HEB, the sole "qualified" proposer in order to finalize a contract for consideration and award.
 
I.   Sheriff's Office
 
1. 66005  
Presentation of the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best bid for the purpose of award [and meeting all specifications and/or requirements] and approval of contract To Lab Services, Inc. for Request for Bid titled: Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office-Drug & Alcohol Testing Services" through project No." 2018-042A-06-13-FAZ.
 
24.   Open Forum
 
25.   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. 66010   Potential Claim - Raul Hinojosa and Sebastian Hinojosa v. Hidalgo County
 
D. 66023   Claim of Jesus Murillo
 
E. 66102   Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Raider.
 
26.  
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)
 
27.   Open Session:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.   Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C. 66011   Potential Claim - Raul Hinojosa and Sebastian Hinojosa v. Hidalgo County
 
D. 66024   Claim of Jesus Murillo
 
E. 66101   Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Raider.
 
28.   Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
29.   Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
30.   Adjourn
 

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