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1. |
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Roll Call |
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2. |
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Pledge of Allegiance |
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3. |
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Prayer |
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4. |
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Approval of Consent Agenda |
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5. |
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County Judge's Office: |
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A. |
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66734
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Resolution in Support of Strengthening the Texas Trauma Network |
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6. |
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District Attorney's Office: |
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A. |
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66658
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District Attorney - TTBH (1281):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval of amendment to the Internal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and Heath and Hidalgo County by and through the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign amendment to the Interlocal Agreement award and related documents.
3. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $15,000.00.
4. Approval of appropriation of funds.
5. Approval to authorize the decrease of supplemental pay allowance for the following employee, effective 10/01/2018:
Employee # |
Dept./ Prg. |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Current Supplemental Pay |
Proposed Supplemental Pay |
106011 |
080-019 |
A001 |
Assistant District Attorney III |
$11,730.00 |
$11,690.00 |
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7. |
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HIDTA - Task Force: |
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A. |
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66799
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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 $13,800.00 (in reference to Investigation Number SW-TXS-1106H). |
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B. |
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66798
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HIDTA OCDETF (1291):
1. Approval of FY19 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 $18,343.75.
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 $18,343.75. |
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Sheriff's Office: |
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A. |
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66758
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Sheriff's Office OCDETF (1284)
1. Approval of Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Agreement between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration McAllen District Office/Houston Division office OCDETF Strike Force Group D-81.
2. Approval to request OCDETF funds in the amount of 13,800.00 (in reference to Investigation Number SW-TXS-1048H).
3. Authorization for Hidalgo County Sheriff, as local official, to sign agreement form and related documents. |
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B. |
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66756
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Sheriff's Office OCDETF (1284):
1. Approval of FY19 Overtime Agreement (Investigation Number S-TXS-1048H) between the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) and the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
2. Approval to request OCDETF OT funds in the amount of 18,000.00 (in reference to Investigation Number SW-TXS-1048H).
3. Authorization for Hidalgo County Sheriff, as local official, to sign agreement form and related documents. |
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C. |
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66769
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1. Authorization and approval to purchase through the State of Texas Surplus Property Program under Chapter 2175.001 of the Texas Local Government Code and Sec. 262.024 (9) (C): Three (3) High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles: HUMVEE for a total $4,000.00 each and One (1) Cargo Truck: LMTV for $7,500.00 for a grand total of $19,500.00 thru requisition 379755.
2. Authorization for Purchasing Department to issue a purchase order and County Treasurer's to issue a check made payable to Texas Facilities Commission after County Auditor's review |
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D. |
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66791
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Sheriff's Department-ICE Overtime (1284):
1. Approval to accept overtime funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)FY 2019 in the amount of $15,000.00.
2. Authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by County Auditor, for ICE overtime funding.
4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $15,000.00 |
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E. |
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66819
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1. Authorization and Approval of Interlocal Coopration Agreement between City of McAllen Police Department, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office.
2. Authorization for Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra, as authorized official, to sign the agreement. |
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Constable Pct. #1: |
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A. |
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66781
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Constable Precinct 1 - TTBH - 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 1.
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. Appropriation of funds.
5. Approval of the following personnel action:
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Dept./ Prg. |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Rank & Step |
Create |
291-019 |
0001 |
Deputy Constable |
R07/S01 |
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10. |
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Executive Office: |
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A. |
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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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66594
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Presentation of 2018 County Best Practices Award from the Texas Association of Counties to Hidalgo County for Nuisance Abatement Program. |
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C. |
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66823
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Requesting permission to utilize the Roberts Chevrolet Parking Lot (#L3) north of the Courthouse on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 5am-11am for the "Love Your Cha Chas 5K Run/Walk" Event. |
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66851
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Requesting permission by the City of Edinburg to use county parking lots north of the courthouse on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 6pm-11pm during the annual Los Muertos Bailan Celebration being held at Edinburg City Hall Courtyard |
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66850
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Requesting permission from The Edinburg Pro-Life Committee to utilize the Annex Lot 2 (A2) Parking Lot (south of the Annex Building) on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 9am to 12pm |
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F. |
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66849
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Discussion, consideration and action on County Wide Internship - Ellie Torres |
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11. |
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Human Resources: |
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A. |
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Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed |
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B. |
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66742
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County Court at Law No. 8 (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:
Action |
Dept./Prg. |
Slot# |
Position Title |
Grade/Step |
Grade &
Step Salary |
Delete |
028-001 |
0008 |
Clerk I |
G01/S08 |
$25,056.00 |
Create |
028-001 |
0009 |
Clerk IV |
G07/S01 |
$31,255.00 |
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C. |
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66746
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Tax Office (1100):
Approval to create six (6) Full-Time Temporary positions,effective next full pay period 10/01/2018 thru 12/31/2018:
Action |
Dept./Prg. |
Slot # |
Position Title |
Grade & Step |
Create |
140-001 |
T201 |
Clerk I |
G01/S08 |
Create |
140-001 |
T202 |
Clerk I |
G01/S08 |
Create |
140-001 |
T203 |
Clerk I |
G01/S08 |
Create |
140-001 |
T204 |
Clerk I |
G01/S08 |
Create |
140-001 |
T205 |
Clerk I |
G01/S08 |
Create |
140-001 |
T206 |
Clerk I |
G01/S08 |
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D. |
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66764
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County Clerk (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 10/01/2018:
Action |
Dept./Prg. |
Slot # |
Current Position Title |
Current Grade & Step |
Proposed Position Title |
Proposed Grade & Step |
Title Change |
180-001 |
0068 |
Deputy County Clerk III |
G09/S01 |
Collections Enforcement Officer III |
G09/S01 |
2. Approval of the Job Description.
3. Approval to revise the (CCP) Classified Positions List. |
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E. |
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66779
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Child Protection Court (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 10/01/2018:
Action |
Dept./ Prg. |
Slot # |
Object Code |
Position Title |
Current Salary/ Allowance |
Proposed Salary/ Allowance |
Add Supplemental Allowance |
055-001 |
0001 |
113 |
Bailiff |
$39,371.00 |
$39,371.00 |
117 |
$0.00 |
$3,000.00 |
2. Approval of transfer. |
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Urban County: |
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A. |
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66774
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The County of Hidalgo Urban County Program (UCP) is disclosing that Amelia Saenz, who has applied for Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation housing assistance, is the aunt of Steve De La Garza’s, Division Manager II, UCP Housing, wife. |
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B. |
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66778
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1. Requesting approval to remove the current Colonia Resident Advisory Committee (C-RAC) members for the Hidalgo County Urban County Program Colonia Self-Help Center Program
2. Requesting approval to appoint two (2) new Colonia Resident Advisory Committee (C-RAC) members to the Hidalgo County Urban County Program Colonia Self-Help Center Program |
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C. |
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66687
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Hold a Public Hearing to consider public comments for Hidalgo County Urban County Program's Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) prior to submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Health & Human Services Department: |
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A. |
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66807
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Discussion, consideration and approval to support the UTRGV School of Nursing grant application to the Knapp Community Care Foundation. If approved, the support will consists of Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department providing clinic space at the Weslaco Clinic. The project name is: Mid-Valley Intervention Program for Individuals Identified with Diabetes and Their Family Cohorts. The duration of the project will be from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2022. |
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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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C. |
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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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14. |
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Fire Marshal's Office: |
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A. |
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66731
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Fire Marshal:
Acceptance and approval to reimburse employee Homero Garza, Fire Marshal, in the amount of $48.69 for the purchase of a hitch lock and pad lock in connection to the September Rain Event; with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. |
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Adult Probation: |
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A. |
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66818
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Domestic Violence Court Grant (1289) /Crim DA (1100) /CCL#1 (1100) /Public Defender (1100):
Approval to continue payment from General Fund for employees currently receiving supplemental pay and fringe benefits under the Domestic Violence Court Grant pending receipt of the award for the 2018-2019 grant year. |
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TX. Agri-Life Extension Services: |
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A. |
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66599
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Requesting approval to appoint new County Extension Agent-4-H & Youth Development, Joseph R. Ozuna. Agent will commence employment at follows:
Name of Candidate |
Agency / Employer |
Date of Employment |
Joseph R. Ozuna |
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
(1st Step - a one month training program) |
October 15, 2018 |
Hidalgo County Extension Service Office
(County Payroll Starts) |
November 15, 2018 |
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Head Start Program: |
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A. |
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66752
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Discussion/Approval/Appointment of One Community Representative by Each Member of the Commissioners’ Court (Grantee Board) to Serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council, for a One Year Term According to 45 CFR (1301.3(d)(3) Beginning in October
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Public Defender's Office: |
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A. |
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66684
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Public Defender's - TTBH (1281):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval of amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and Hidalgo County by and through the Hidalgo County Public Defender's Office.
2. Authorization for County Judge, as Authorized Official, to sign amendment to the Interlocal Agreeement award and related documents.
3. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $15,000.00.
4. Approval of Appropriation of Funds.
5. Approval to authorize the decrease of supplemental pay allowance for the following employee, effective 10/01/2018:
Employee No. |
Dept./ Prg. |
Slot No. |
Position Title |
Current Supplemental Pay |
Proposed Supplemental Pay |
160954 |
085-019 |
A001 |
Public Defender II |
$11,600.00 |
$11,550.00 |
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WIC: |
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A. |
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66732
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WIC NTE (1292):
1. Approval of Certification of Revenues in the amount of $165,200.00 as certified by
the County Auditor for the FY 2019 WIC Extra Funding Grant.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount $165,200 for the FY 2019 Extra
Funding Grant. |
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20. |
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Budget & Management: |
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A. |
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66644
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Consideration and approval of order setting the 2018 Hidalgo County Tax Rates:
1. Total Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate (0.5100 cents per $100 valuation)
2. Total Debt Service Tax Rate (0.0700 cents per $100 valuation)
3. Total Ad Valorem Tax Rate (0.5800 cents per $100 valuation) |
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B. |
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66643
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1. Public hearing on the 2019 Proposed Budget as per Texas Local Government Code 111.067.
2. Discussion, consideration, and action on changes and corrections to the 2019 Proposed Budget.
3. Approval to set salaries, allowances, and other compensation for Fiscal Year 2019.
4. Approval of County Pay Tables and Position Inventory List.
5. Adoption of the 2019 Annual Budget at the Departmental Level. |
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C. |
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66806
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TXDOT-Pct 3 Liberty Rd (1315):
Authority for the County Judge to sign TXDOT Form ROW-A-10 Tabulation of Values for all parcels associated with the Pct 3 Liberty Rd (US83-Mile3) CSJ 0921-02-194 until the completion of this project. |
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D. |
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66827
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Texas VINE Grant (1283):
Approval to submit the FY 2018 Texas VINE Grant reimbursement maintenance invoice in the amount of $28,546.78 and the Texas Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) County Verification of Continuing Production Record with the authority for County Judge to sign the required documents. |
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E. |
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Budget Appropriations: |
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66828
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CC Record Management/Preservation (1237):
Approval of appropriation of funds from the CC Record Management/Preservation - Unassigned Fund Balance for CC Record Management/Preservation in the amount of $2,000,000.00 to fund the preservation of books. |
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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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66845
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a. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a professional engineering services agreement (subject to final legal counsel's review) for the provisions of: construction materials testing and laboratory services for the New Hidalgo County Courthouse Project with Terracon Consultants, Inc., [as approved for negotiations on CC 03/31/16 ].
b. Requesting approval of Work Authorization #1 in the amount of $370,177.50 under the current agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc. (C-18-220-09-25), for Construction Material Testing and Laboratory Services for New Hidalgo County Courthouse Project. |
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66757
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A. Requesting authority to reject non-qualifying bids received for project: RFB No.: 2018-187-08-22-SGS- Hidalgo County - "Lease Office Space to House Hidalgo County Urban County Program";
B. Requesting authority to re-advertise-Hidalgo County-Lease Office Space to house the Hidalgo County Urban County Program with modified specifications developed and drafted in collaboration with HC Urban County Director, HC Purchasing Department & HC Executive Office and subject to legal review/approval as to form.
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66586
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Approval to exercise the final one (1) year period extension as provided in agreement C-16-075-07-26 with OTSO dba Valley Wide Security for Security Guard Services for Hidalgo County, under the same rates, terms & conditions.
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66552
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A. Requesting approval to exercise the option to renew and extend the final one (1) year term as provided in the current contract for the following:
- Aetna Life Insurance Company
- Dearborn National
B. Presentation by HC Health Insurance Consultant, Mr. Gary Looney, from Brown & Brown Lone Insurance Service d/b/a Alamo Insurance Group, of medical plan changes and recommendations.
C. Discussion, consideration and approval of medical plan changes.
D. Approval of the 2019 medical benefit plans, basic and buy-up. |
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B. |
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Pct. 1 |
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66661
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Commissioner Pct. 1 office requesting for Commissioners Court to accept and approve the "Public Purpose" [pursuant to Texas Constitution, Art.3, Section 52] served for the request to purchase promotional items. Items needed to be purchased through current term are such as but not limited to table cloths, banners, pens, pencils, picture (display) frames as these items will be useful to inform, relate progress, educate and report important information to our constituents on aspects of numerous projects, programs and events.
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C. |
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Pct. 4 |
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1. |
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66783
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Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy, requesting approval of the following:
a. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1in connection to C-15-136-06-02 with L&G Consulting Engineering, Inc. for the purposes of [Amending Exhibits C-Scope of Schedule-to include the J-08 Drainage Improvements with an increase to Exhibit D-1 in the amount of [$ 153,508.54] from its original amount of $1,229.660.00 totaling $ 2,766,337.08] for Project Specific:"FM 2220 (Ware Road) project from FM 676 (Mile 5) to FM 1925",located in Precinct No. 4.
b. Pursuant to Article 14 of the "professional engineering services" agreement #C-15-136-06-02 with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. d/b/a L&G Engineering, is requesting approval to engage the services of SUB-CONTRACTOR (ROW SURVEYING SERVICES, LLC) with adherence to insurance provisions required by said article;
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66767
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A. Hidalgo County Precinct 4 requesting for Commissioners Court to accept and approve "Public Purpose" [pursuant to Texas Constitution, Art.3, Section 52] served for the request to purchase promotional items. Items needed to be purchased through current term are such as but not limited to table cloths, banners, pens, pencils, picture (display) frames as these items will be useful to inform, relate progress, educate and report important information to our constituents on aspects of numerous projects, programs and events;
B. Ratification, acceptance and approval of reimbursement to Yadira J. Torres, for the purchase of a promotional "Tu Salud Si Cuenta Program" table cloth; authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. .
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D. |
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Constables |
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66755
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Requesting authorization for purchase/installation of lighting equipment & accessories from Dana Safety Supply D.B.A Fleet Safety Equipment, through Hidalgo County's membership/participation with BuyBoard Contract# 524-17 in the amount of $17,252.81, through Requisition# 370204. To include but not limited to availability and market price fluctuation. |
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E. |
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WIC |
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66491
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Requesting approval to exercise the Sixty (60) Day grace period extension; (as indicated in the current lease agreement E-17-321), for the purpose of "Lease of Office Space in the City of Alton", for Hidalgo County WIC Program, under the same rates, terms and conditions with Miguel Barboza, Jr., effective Dec. 20, 2018 - Feb. 17, 2019 or (upon completion of the procurement process, which ever comes first) and is most advantageous to Hidalgo County.
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Sheriff's Office |
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66699
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A. Requesting action to declare weaponry (specifically 408 handguns - list attached herein) as "Surplus" for the purpose of trade-in on the purchase of new weapons from Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office with approval to remove said fixed assets from the S/O inventory after the completed transaction;
B. Authority to purchase new weaponry (425 handguns) and to add to Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office fixed asset inventory list, detailed in supporting documentation contained herein, so as to complete the transaction and purchase, vendor Sig Sauer, Inc. - Requisition #379712
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22. |
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Open Forum |
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23. |
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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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A. |
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Real Estate Acquisition |
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B. |
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Pending and/or potential litigation |
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C. |
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66815
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C-0152-16-C; Santiago Zavala v. County of Hidalgo |
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D. |
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66745
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Claim of Daniel Marroquin |
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E. |
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66775
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Claim of Yadira Aldava |
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24. |
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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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25. |
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Open Session: |
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A. |
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Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same |
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B. |
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Pending and/or potential litigation |
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C. |
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66816
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C-0152-16-C; Santiago Zavala v. County of Hidalgo |
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D. |
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66747
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Claim of Daniel Marroquin |
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E. |
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66776
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Claim of Yadira Aldava |
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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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