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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
August 28, 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:

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance

Prayer

Approval of Consent Agenda

County Judge's Office:

66001

Proclamation declaring Hidalgo County is a Purple Heart County and accepting designation from the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

66002

Proclamation Declaring September as Suicide Prevention Month.

District Attorney's Office:

66204

District Attorney - USDJ (1256)
Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds in the amount of $100,000.00 to fund new vehicle expenditures.

HIDTA - Task Force:

66295

Requesting approval for County Treasurer to process payment for medical reimbursement in the amount of $80.00/each for TFA Michael Perez, TFA David Sanchez, and TFA Graciano Gamino after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. TFA's Perez, Sanchez and Gamino paid for medical expense as required by the Texas Department of Public Safety for their current assignments.

Sheriff's Office:

66273

1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor's Office.

2. Approval of budget appropriation for $26,348.67.

66248

Authorization and Approval for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra to sign FY2019 Cooperative State and Local Task Force Agreement between the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.

66000

Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Gabriel Galvan, student at University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley as an intern under the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Internship Program for the period of September 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.

65977

Approval to declare as "surplus" (for the purpose of destruction) 236 Bullet-Proof Vests from Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office inasmuch as Bullet-Proof Vests cannot be recycled (with approval for said disposition through the HCSO).

Constable Pct. #1:

66334

Constable Pct. #1 - Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (1285):
1. Requesting approval of Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Office of Constable, Precinct 1.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign Interlocal Agreement award and related documents.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor.
5. Approval of appropriation of funds.
6. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 09/01/18:

Action	Dept/Prog/Fiscal Year	Slot No.	Position Title	Budgeted Salary/Allowance
Change In Funding Source	291-013-4	0001	Deputy Constable	$44,577
	291-013-8
Change In Funding Source	291-013-4	0002	Deputy Constable	$44,577/$3,000
	291-013-8
Change In Funding Source	291-013-7	0001 (delete)	Deputy Constable	$44,577
	291-013-8	0003 (create)

66359

Discussion, consideration and action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States International Boundary and Water Commission, and the Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 1 Department, with authorization for the Constable, Celestino Avila Jr. to execute the MOU.

10.

Constable Pct. #2:

66341

Constable Pct. #2 - TTBH-VBLF (1285):

1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 2 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health under a grant from Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation (VBLF).
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor.
5. Approval of appropriation of funds.

66335

Constable Pct. #2 - Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (1285):
1. Requesting approval of Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Office of Constable, Precinct 2.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign Interlocal Agreement award and related documents.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor.
5. Approval of appropriation of funds.
6. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 09/01/18:

Action	Dept/Prog/Fiscal Year	Slot No.	Position Title	Budgeted Salary Allowance
Change In Funding Source	292-013-4	0001	Deputy Constable	$44,577
	292-013-8
Change In Funding Source	292-013-4	0002	Deputy Constable	$44,577
	292-013-8
Change In Funding Source	292-013-7	0001 (delete)	Deputy Constable	$44,577
	292-013-8	0003 (create)

11.

Constable Pct. #3:

66285

Discussion, consideration and action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States International Boundary and Water Commission, and the Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 3 Department, with authorization for the Constable, Lazaro Gallardo, Jr. to execute the MOU.

12.

Constable Pct. #4:

66342

Constable Pct. #4 - TTBH-VBLF (1285):

1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 and Tropical Texas Behavioral Health under a grant from Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation (VBLF).
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor.
5. Approval of appropriation of funds.

66344

Constable Precinct 4 - Tropical Texas Behavioral Health-Security (1285):
1. Requesting approval of Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Office of Constable Precinct 4.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign Interlocal Agreement award and related documents.
3. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor.
4. Approval of appropriation of funds.

66339

Constable Pct. #4 - Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (1285):
1. Requesting approval of amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the County of Hidalgo, by and through the Office of Constable, Precinct 4.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the Interlocal Agreement terms and conditions.
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign Interlocal Agreement award and related documents.
4. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor.
5. Approval of appropriation of funds.
6. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 09/01/18:

Action	Dept/Prog/Fiscal Year	Slot No.	Position Title	Budgeted Salary/Allowance
Change In Funding Source	294-013-4	0001	Deputy Constable	$44,577
	294-018-8
Change In Funding Source	294-013-7	0001 (delete)	Deputy Constable	$44,577/$3,300
	294-013-8	0002 (create)

66287

Discussion, consideration and action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States International Boundary and Water Commission and the Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 4 Department, with authorization for Constable Atanacio "JR" Gaitan to execute the MOU.

13.

Constable Pct. #5:

66304

Discussion, consideration, and action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States International Boundary and Water Commission and the Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 5 Department, with authorization for Constable Daniel Marichalar to execute the MOU.

14.

Executive Office:

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

66235

Discussion, consideration and action regarding Order closing, abandoning and vacating a portion of Business U.S. 281-W also known as a portion of Closner Boulevard

66236

Discussion, consideration and action on appointment/reappointment of Civil Service Commission members

66279

Discussion and action on resolution authorizing the resale of certain struck-off properties on October 2, 2018 (see attached list)

66280

Approval to accept partial insurance settlement checks related to storm damages to County property (Precinct 1) during the June rain event from:
1. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London in the amount of $62,500.00
2. Evanston Insurance Company in the amount of $ 62,500.00

66372

1. Approval of Interlocal Agreement by and among City of La Joya, Hidalgo County, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, allowing for Hidalgo County to participate in the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone

2. Appointment of one (1) board member to represent the County of Hidalgo on the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of La Joya, Texas, Board of Directors

15.

Human Resources:

Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed

66260

Health Clinics (1100)/Child Health Services Grant (1293):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 09/01/2018:

Action	Dept./Program	Slot #	Position Title	Grade/Step
Delete	340-051	0002	Clerk II	G03/S04
Delete	340-003	0129	Clerk II	G03/S04

66291

Sherif Investigation HB65 (1227):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions effective next full pay period 09/03/2018:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Current Allowance Amount	Proposed Allowance Amount
Add Clothing Allowance	280-005	0003	Deputy Sheriff	$0.00	$500.00

2. Approval of transfer.

66271

Master Court (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel action, effective next full pay period of 09/03/2018:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Current Allowance Amount	Proposed Allowance Amount
Increase Interpreter Allowance	031-001	0001	Bailiff	$3,000.00	$6,000.00

2. Approval of transfer.

66296

Criminal DA (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:

Action	Dept./Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade & Step	Proposed Grade & Step Salary	Auto Allowance
Delete	080-002	0007	Assistant District Attorney II	G15/S01	$51,778.00	$900.00
	080-007	0117			$2,987.00	$0.00
	080-015	0005			$3,085.00	$0.00
Total					$57,850.00	$900.00
Create	080-002	0151	Assistant District Attorney IV	G19/S01	$72,632.00	$900.00
	080-007	0187			$2,987.00	$0.00
	080-015	0036			$3,085.00	$0.00
Total					$78,704.00	$900.00

66353

Pct. 4 Rd. Maintenance (1200):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 09/03/2018:

Action	Dept./ Prg.	Slot #	Position Title	Grade/Step
Delete	124-007	0054	Mechanic III	G09/S01
Delete	124-007	0086	Mechanic I	G05/S01
Add	124-007	0088	Clerk III	G05/S01
Add	124-007	0089	Clerk III	G05/S01

16.

Urban County:

66352

1. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between the County of Hidalgo by and through its Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 for the construction of drainage structures and improvements located in Pct. 4 and the construction of Trenton Drain Phase II and Trenton Drain Phase III.

2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the interlocal cooperation agreement for the Trenton Drain Phase II and Trenton Drain Phase III.

66268

Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $579,700.92 using UCP Fiscal Years 25, 26 & 29 (2012, 2013 & 2016) Palmview Street Improvements, UCP funds.

65996

“Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, when and if applicable.” The Urban County Program is requesting authorization to enter into a 60-month capital lease agreement with Pitney Bowes, a buyboard awarded vendor through contract 496-15, for a SendPro C200 postage meter in the amount of $59.56/month. The monthly payment will be billed quarterly at $178.68. Lease includes all required hardware and software for the meter.

66215

1. Requesting authority to cease negotiations with the highest ranked firm Fulcrum Consulting Services approved on July 31, 2018 (AI-65825), due to their inability to perform said services.

2. Authority to negotiate a construction material testing service contract with the second highest ranked firm Terracon Consultants, Inc., for the provision of construction material testing services for an Urban County Program Year 30 (2017) City of Elsa Street Improvements project.

17.

Health & Human Services Department:

66243

1. Requesting approval to continue the payment of salaries for one Clinic Aide II position and one Clerk II position under the Prenatal Services program pending authorization of the State award for Fiscal Year 2019.

Health Care Funding District:

66179

A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Demonstration Year 7 UC Payment in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a settlement date of Friday, September 7, 2018.

B. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.

C. Approval of 2018 Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.

Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures

Indigent Health Care Program:

Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures

18.

Adult Probation:

66178

Adult Probation - DWI (1289)
July 2018
1. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the county auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $1,330.00.
2. Approval of appropriation of the DWI program income (GPI) in the amount of $1,330.00.

19.

Community Service Agency:

66239

Rescind the action taken on August 14, 2018 for item number AI-66069, approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Admin to Community Service Agency to fund county match for the RSVP Program.

66241

Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Admin to Community Service Agency to fund county match for the Senior Companion and Foster Grandparent Program.

20.

IT Department:

66159

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless data service and equipment through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT DIR-TSO-3432 with SPRINT for the following:

Qty:	Description:	User:	Service Plan:	Equipment:
3	Failover Routers with Unl. Data	Office Use	Unlimited 4G LTE Data Plan @ $29.99/ea (per month)	Franklin C801 LTE Routers @ $144.00/ea (one time charge)

21.

Elections Administration:

66303

1. Discussion, consideration and authority for the County Judge to order the November 6, 2018 General Election.
2. Requesting authorization for the County Judge to sign the required Notice of General Election.

66309

1. Discussion, consideration and authority for the Commissioners Court to order a Special Election on November 6, 2018 for the election of 93rd District Court.
2. Requesting authorization for the County Judge to sign the required Notice of Special Election.

66089

1. Approval of 2018 certification of revenues by the County Auditor, for 2017 Chapter 19 funds.
2. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds for Chapter 19 funds (1283) in the amount of $125,836.35.

66310

Approval of the Tax Ratification Election Service Contract between the Hidalgo County Elections Department and the McAllen Independent School District to be held on September 8, 2018.

22.

TX. Agri-Life Extension Services:

66158

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service:
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Hidalgo County regarding Information Technology Services.

23.

Head Start Program:

66113

Letter from DANYA International, LLC Notifying the Program of a Focus Area 2 and a Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®) Monitoring Review in PY 2018-2019

66114

Discussion/Approval of the Area Distribution 2018-2019

66119

Relocation of Roosevelt Head Start Center in Weslaco to Operate at the Mercedes Head Start Building in Mercedes

66115

Relocation of Head Start Classrooms to McAllen Independent School District, Mercedes Independent School District and Hidalgo Independent School District

66116

Discussion/Approval of the Revised Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) for School Readiness Partnership Model (SRPM) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and the Following Ten (10) School Districts:

Edcouch-Elsa ISD	Hidalgo ISD	McAllen ISD	Mission CISD	PSJA ISD
Edinburg CISD	La Joya ISD	Mercedes ISD	Monte Alto ISD	Weslaco ISD

24.

Planning Department:

66283

25.

Precinct #4 - Comm. Palacios:

66302

Recognition of organizations and individuals who rendered aid during June Flood Event.

26.

Budget & Management:

66350

JAG Program (1282):
1. Authorization for the County Executive Officer to sign required Certifications and Assurances form(s) required for the FY17 and FY18 JAG Program applications.
2. Approval of the FY17 revised strategies/narrative/budget for the grant application.

66275

TXDOT Pct 3:
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval of Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds (Fixed Price) between Hidalgo County and the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for FM676 from FM364 to SH107 (CSJ: 1064-01-032) 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 $3,627.60 for the County's share of right of way acquisitions for FM676 Project, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.

66164

1. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Eduardo's 4.
2. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Eduardo's 5.
3. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Eduardo's 6.
4. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Eldora.
5. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Jardin del Sur.
6. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Presidio Estates 2.
7. Discussion, consideration and approval of an order authorizing the establishment of streetlights along county roads located in Frontera Estates 3.

Budget Appropriations:

66376

CO2016-New Courthouse (1350):
a. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from interest earnings.
b. Approval of appropriation in the amount of $51,852.15 to fund Traffic Signal Adjustment Project for the courthouse square.

66266

Precinct No.1 (1200):
Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds into Pct 1 Road Maint (1200) in the total amount of $225,819.00

65993

1115 Waiver DSRIP/Enhanced Indigent Health (1100):
a. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received from DY6 Anchor Payment.
b. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds in the amount of $280,917.39 to fund various Human Services Programs.

27.

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).

Hidalgo County

66351

Acceptance and approval to execute AIA Document A133-2009 Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment (Early Package GMP) between Hidalgo County and contractor, Morganti Texas, Inc. for "Construction of New Hidalgo County Courthouse" Project for the amount of $8,950,855.00 including the authority to issue a Notice to Proceed [NTP], subject to legal counsel's final review and approval.

66317

a. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 of current contract [C-16-199-07-19] with L&G Consulting Engineers, professional services for, "Engineering Services for preparation for the Traffic Impact Analysis, Environmental Assessment, Public Involvement, Schematic Design, Hydrologic Map, and Disposition of Bus 281 ROW at Courthouse Square for the Roadway and Drainage Improvement assoc. with the Bus 281/SH 107 Intersection Project," to revise the termination date inasmuch as project work has been and is on-going and services continue to be required;

b. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (with an estimated cost of $2,257,854.00) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, to continue to provide "Engineering Services for preparation for the Traffic Impact Analysis, Environmental Assessment, Public Involvement, Schematic Design, Hydrologic Map, and Disposition of Bus 281 ROW at Courthouse Square for the Roadway and Drainage Improvement assoc. with the Bus 281/SH 107 Intersection Project," through Contract# C-16-199-07-19.

c. Pursuant to current contract with L&G Engineering (Article 14), a request by engineer approving the subcontracting of R.O.W. Surveying Services, LLC. and Ergonomic Transportation Solutions, Inc. in connection with Work Authorization No. 2 for the "Engineering Services for preparation for the Traffic Impact Analysis, Environmental Assessment, Public Involvement, Schematic Design, Hydrologic Map, and Disposition of Bus 281 ROW at Courthouse Square for the Roadway and Drainage Improvement assoc. with the Bus 281/SH 107 Intersection Project."

65765

Pursuant to the Procurement Packet, requesting action for the selection/designation/assignment of evaluation committee (as recommended in Exhibit A of the procurement packet), to score, grade and evaluate RFP responses as submitted by participants to the Hidalgo County for Request for Proposals - "Auctioneer & Storage Services" - RFP-2018-043C-08-29-SGS which is scheduled for acceptance of responses to the RFP identified herein on Wednesday, August 29, 2018:
Commissioners Court's Selection-Evaluation Committee

1.	4.
2.	5.
3.	6.

65959

Presentation of bids received from multiple responsible vendors: Mid Valley Pest Control, LLC and Kill-A-Bug Pest Control, submitting the lowest/best bids including the approval of multiple contracts for the Request for Bids titled: Hidalgo County -"Pest Control Services" through project No.: 2018-056A-06-20-SGS.

Executive Office

66378

A. Requesting approval to declare certain items currently part of the Old Hidalgo County Jail located at E. Mahl St., Edinburg, Texas constructed in 1921 Jail as Surplus and/or Salvage [whichever applicable] as detailed/described in Exhibit "A" for disposition prior to demolition;

B. Pursuant to Tx.Local Government Code 263.152 approval to donate surplus/salvage items to the Museum of South Texas History for the public purpose of historical preservation.

Pct. 1

66237

Ratification of the inclusion of additional items required and ordered for the Mobile Office Trailer rented from Williams Scotsman to the original action based on exemptions as a result of the flood event/disaster of June 20, 2018 bringing the total six month rental amount to $12,101.54 with approval to process submitted Requisition #00377961, issue a new Purchase Order, and thereafter cancel previous PO#784323 through the appropriate form.

66245

Requesting approval to purchase (1)2018 New John Deere 470G LC FT4 Excavator through County's membership/participation with TASB-Buyboard Cooperative Purchasing Program's awarded vendor Doggett for Pct.1 (Contract#515-16 Exp. 11/30/19) in the amount of $424,494.37.

Pct. 2

66348

Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a professional engineering services agreement (subject to legal counsel's review) for the provisions of: (on call) Geo-Technical / Construction Material Testing Services with Terracon Consultants for projects located in Precinct No. 2, [as approved for negotiations on CC 8/14/18 ].

66321

a. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 3 (with an estimated cost of $51,852.15) as submitted by, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., to provide engineering services required for the preparation of the traffic signal timing modification, design, project management, and coordination for the Hidalgo County Courthouse Square Traffic Signal Adjustment Project, through Contract #C-15-255A-09-01;

b. Pursuant to contract with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc.(Article 14), a request for approval by engineer, to permit the subcontracting of Ergonomic Transportation Solutions, Inc., in connection with C-15-255A-09-01, Work Authorization No. 3 for the Hidalgo County Courthouse Square Traffic Signal Adjustment Project.

Pct. 4

66370

Acceptance and re-approval of "FINAL"(approved by legal) the(AIA) (A133-2009 form of Agreement)between Hidalgo County (Owner) and Holchemont, Ltd., Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR)for the construction of: "Memorial Park Phase I" in HC Precinct 4, previously (approved by CC on 07/03/18 -AI-65543).

66288

a. Requesting approval of "Clarification" to caption under (Reg. AI-#66205-CC 08/21/18) to correct the "LIMITS" of Work Authorization No. 3 reflecting: from(FM 907 (Alamo Road) to Sharp Road, and (not as stated under AI-66205),in connection to ongoing "project specific"project under agreement #C-13-336-12-10 with L&G Engineering for Precinct 4.

b. Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) the firm graded/evaluated through the County’s approved “Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provisions of: (ON CALL)-"Professional Engineering Services" for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4;

ENGINEERING FIRMS:

Totals	B2Z Engineering	Cruz-Hogan Consultant	(CSE) Civil Systems Engineering, Inc.
Scores	97	95	94
Ranking

c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Services Agreement for the provisions of: (ON CALL)-"Professional Engineering Services" for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct 4, with the No. 1 ranked firm ______________________ .

d. Presentation of the scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by CC) the firm graded/evaluated through the County’s approved “Pool" of Engineering Firms for the purposes of "engineering services" to provide:(ON CALL)-"GEO Technical/Construction Material Testing Services" for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4;

GEO TECH/CMT ENGINEERING FIRMS:

Totals	L&G Engineering	Terracon Consultants, Inc.	Earth Co., LLC
Scores	97	96	94
Ranking

e. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a Professional Services Agreement for the purposes of "engineering services" to provide: (ON CALL)-"GEO Technical/Construction Material Testing Services" for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 with the No. 1 ranked firm ____________________________ .

Sheriff's Office

66222

Requesting approval to purchase through the County's cooperative membership/participation with GoodBuy, contract #18-18 8F000 the following items:

Department	Requisition	Qty/Description	Vendor	Total Amount
Sheriff's Office	376146	(1) 2019 Chevy Silvarado 1500 (1) 2019 Police Tahoe	Lake Country Chevrolet	$70,190.00
Sheriff's Office	375396	(1) 2019 Police Tahoe 4x4 (2) 2019 Police Tahoe 4x2	Lake Country Chevrolet	$100,691.00
Sheriff's Office	376857	(1) 2018 Ford F-150 4x4	Silsbee Ford Inc.	$32,411.00

28.

Open Forum

29.

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:

Real Estate Acquisition

Pending and/or potential litigation

66254

Claim of Elena Gomez

66257

Claim of Soledad A. Guzman

66289

Claim of Italy Perez v. Hidalgo County

66306

Civil Action No. 7:18-cv-00265; Roberto Leal, et al v. Homer Jasso, in his individual and official capacities as J.P. of Hidalgo Co. & Hidalgo County

66374

Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Petunia.

30.

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)

31.

Open Session:

Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same

Pending and/or potential litigation

66256

Claim of Elena Gomez

66258

Claim of Soledad A. Guzman

66290

Claim of Italy Perez v. Hidalgo County

66307

Civil Action No. 7:18-cv-00265; Roberto Leal, et al v. Homer Jasso, in his individual and official capacities as J.P. of Hidalgo Co. & Hidalgo County