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AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
January 29, 2019
10:00 A.M.
                                          

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
 
             
1.   Roll Call
 
2.   Pledge of Allegiance
 
3.   Prayer
 
4.   Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5.   County Judge's Office:
 
A. 68701   Approval of Resolution in Support of a Metropolitan Planning Organization Merger.
 
6.   District Attorney's Office:
 
A. 68480   Proclamation declaring January 2019 as Human Trafficking Awareness month.
 
B. 68380   Requesting declaration of public purpose pursuant to the Tex. Const. Art. 3 Sec. 52. for the purchase of promotional items
 
C. 68684   DA-Victims Unit Court Advocate Project Grant (VUCAP) (1281):
Approval to submit a VUCAP Grant #3596401 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
 
7.   HIDTA - Task Force:
 
A. 68392   Requesting declaration of public purpose pursuant to the Tex. Const. Art. 3 Sec.52. for the purchase of promotional items for a period of 1/15/19 to 12/31/19
 
8.   Sheriff's Office:
 
A. 68605   Presentation of 2018 State of Sheriff's Office Address by Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra
 
B. 68545   Resolution in Recognition of Captain Adalberto Ruben Hinojosa for 34 years of service to Hidalgo County.
 
C. 68630   Presentation and discussion of the 2018 Racial Profiling Report as presented by the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, in accordance with and adherence to Article 2.133 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
 
D. 68676   1. Approval and authorization for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office to continue participation in the Texas LESO Program.
2. Authorization for County Judge and County Sheriff, as authorized officials to sign the required documents.
 
E. 68526   Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Pedro Rodriguez, student at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley as an Intern under the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Internship Program for the period of February 1, 2019 to May 31, 2019.
 
F. 68571   Requesting authorization for the County Judge as Chief Executive Officer and Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra as Head of Department to sign the CEO Law Enforcement Certifications and Assurances Form for participation in all aspects of the programs and procedures utilized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
 
G. 68511   Sheriff CCP59 (1227):
Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds into Sheriff CCP59 from the unassigned fund balance in the amount of $440,739.70 to fund operation and salary related expenditures for 2019 budgeted positions.
 
H. 68513   Federal Sharing - U.S. Justice (1229):
Approval to appropriate $328,000.00 from the unassigned fund balance in the Sheriff's.
 
I. 68512   Federal Sharing - U.S. Treasury(1228):
Approval to appropriate $15,000.00 from the unassigned fund balance in the Sheriff's
 
J. 68458   1. Authorization and approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), San Antonio Field Office (SNA), Port Isabel Detention Center (PIDC) and the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office with regards to certain emergency situations.
2. Authorization for County Sheriff to sign document.
 
K. 68603   1. Approval of Cost Reimbursement Agreement between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
2. Authorization for county sheriff, as county law enforcement official, to sign document.
 
9.   Constable Pct. #1:
 
A. 68706   Requesting authorization for the County Judge and Constable Celestino Avila Jr. as Head of Department to sign to CEO Law Enforcement Certifications and Assurances Form for participation in all aspects of the programs and procedures utilized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
 
B. 68558   Presentation and discussion of the 2018 Racial Profiling Report as presented by the Hidalgo County Constable Pct.1 Office, in accordance with Article 2.133 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
 
10.   Constable Pct. #2:
 
A. 68580   Requesting authorization for the County Judge and Constable Martin N. Cantu as Head of Department to sign the CEO Law Enforcement Certifications and Assurances Form for participation in all aspects of the programs and procedures utilized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
 
11.   Constable Pct. #3:
 
A. 68714   Requesting authorization for the County Judge, as Chief Executive Officer, and Constable Lazaro Gallardo, Jr, as Head of Agency, to sign the CEO Law Enforcement Certifications and Assurances Form for participation in all aspects of the programs and procedures utilized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
 
B. 68602   Requesting declaration of public purpose pursuant to the Tex. Const. Art. 3 Sec. 52. for the purchase of promotional items
 
12.   Constable Pct. #4:
 
A. 68598   Requesting authorization and approval for the County Judge Richard Cortez and Constable Atanacio Gaitan (Department Head) to sign the CEO Law Enforcement Certifications and Assurances Form for participation in all aspects of the programs and procedures utilized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
 
B. 68518   Requesting declaration of public purpose pursuant to the Tex. Const. Art. 3 Sec. 52 for the purchase of promotional items
 
13.   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. 68692   Appointment and/or re-appointment of board member to the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority Board of Directors for a two year term - Pct. #4
 
C. 68401   Approval of 2019 Library Interlocal Agreements between Hidalgo County and the following cities:
Alamo, Donna, Edinburg, Elsa, Hidalgo, La Joya, McAllen, Mercedes, Mission, Penitas, Pharr, San Juan and Weslaco
 
D. 68608   Requesting permission by St. Matthew's Episcopal School in Edinburg to use county parking lots near the museum for visitor parking for the following event:
EVENT DATE TIME
8th Annual GALA at the Museum of South Texas History Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 6pm to 10pm
 
E. 68555   IT DEPARTMENT:
Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS as listed below:
Qty: Description: Department: User: Service Plan:
4 New cell phones Comm. Pct. 4 Office Use Nationwide Unlimited MINS Email&Data UNL + MHS N&W/M2M/MSG UNL $69.99 + $5.00 taxes/fees each per month
 
F. 68573   Title VI/Nondiscrimination:
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to adopt the Hidalgo County Title VI/Nondiscrimination Policy Statement and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Standard Title VI Assurances to establish full and affirmative compliance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other nondiscrimination authorities.
2. Discussion, consideration, and approval to update the Title VI Nondiscrimination Plan reporting deadlines to follow Hidalgo County's fiscal year.
 
14.   Human Resources:
 
A.   Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed
 
B. 68581   County Judge (1100)/ Public Affairs (1100)/ Economic Development (1100):
Approval of the following discretionary step adjustments pursuant to Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:
Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Grade/ Step Proposed Grade/ Step
110-006 0007 Executive Assistant III G15/S01 G15/S02
110-077 0009 Communications Specialist IV G15/S01 G15/S02
110-081 0002 Program Manager III, Economic Development G17/S01 G17/S02
 
C. 68642   Pct. 4 Road Maintenance (1200):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Obj. Code Position Title Current Grade & Step/ Allowance Proposed Grade & Step/ Allowance
Add Supplemental Pay & Auto Allowance 124-007 0101 113 Assistant Chief Administrator II G19S03 G19S03
117 $0.00 $6,946.00
118 $0.00 $5,000.00

2. Approval of the following discretionary step adjustment pursuant to Section 8.03 of the Classification and Compensation Plan, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:
Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Grade/ Step Proposed Grade/ Step
124-007 0059 Chief Administrator G20S01 G20S04
 
D. 68683   Pct. 2 Road Maintenance (1200):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Obj. Code Position Title Current Grade/ Allowance Proposed Grade/ Allowance
Delete 122-005 0002 113 Executive Assistant III 15
Create & Add Auto Allowance 122-005 0025 113 Assistant Chief Administrator II 19
118 $0.00 $5,000.00
Create 122-006 0105 113 Assistant Director, Field Operations II 16
Delete Auto Allowance 122-006 0090 113 Director, Field Operations II 18
118 $5,000.00 $0.00
 
E. 68644   206th District Court (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 02/04/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 004-001 0006 Clerk II 03
 
F. 68647   93rd District Court/ 206th District Court/ 389th District Court (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Current Grade Proposed Position Title Proposed Grade & Step
Re-grade 002-001 0003 Bailiff 10 Bailiff II (DC) G13S01
Re-grade 004-001 0004 Bailiff 10 Bailiff II (DC) G13S02
Delete 008-001 0003 Bailiff 10
Create 008-001 0006 Bailiff II (DC) G13S01
 
G. 68633   Public Defender (1100)/(1281):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:
Action Employee No. Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Grade & Step/ Allowance Proposed Grade & Step/ Allowance
Delete Supplemental Allowance 188239 085-003 0012 Public Defender II G15S02 G15S02
085-019 A002 $19,320.00 $0.00
Add Supplemental Allowance 160954 085-003 0019 Public Defender II G15S04 G15S04
085-019 A003 $0.00 $19,380.00
 
H. 68583   275th District Court (1100):
1. Approval to create one (1) Temporary Full-Time position for 27 weeks beginning 01/29/2019 and ending 07/31/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Create 005-001 0007 Legal Assistant II 08

2. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 02/04/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Obj. Code Slot # Position Title Current Grade/ Allowance Proposed Grade/ Allowance
Add Supplemental Allowance 005-001 113 0006 Bailiff II (DC) 13 13
117 $0.00 $3,800.00
 
I. 68678   Facilities Management (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade & Step
Create 220-001 0124 Electrician I G08S03

2. Approval to waive the posting, hiring and enrollment procedures and transfer employee no. 208582 from Maintenance I, Grade 03 Step 03 (220-001-0122) to Electrician I, Grade 08 Step 03 (220-001-0124) pursuant to Section 3.49 G of the Civil Service Commission Rules, effective 01/29/19.

3. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade & Step
Delete 220-001 0122 Maintenance I G03S04
 
J. 68643   DA CCP59 (1223):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Create 080-007 0221 Coordinator II 11
 
K. 68650   Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Cristina Gomez as a volunteer/intern under the Hidalgo County Auditor's Office for the period of January 29, 2019 through February 28, 2019.
 
15.   Urban County:
 
A. 68544   The Urban County Program is requesting approval of a budget & program amendment for the City of La Joya. The proposed amendment is for the Fiscal Years 27, 28, 29 & 30 (2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017) Work Plans.
 
B. 68616   Subject to compliance with HB 1295, requesting authority to purchase park equipment through the County's Membership/Participation with BuyBoard's awarded vendor, Park Place Recreation Designs, Inc. (contract # 512-16), in the amount of $32,506.70 from FY 31 (2018) Mercedes - Parks, Recreational Facilities funds.
 
C. 68619   1. Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for professional engineering services with LAZCAMREA, LLC dba Fulcrum Consulting Services in the amount of $33,790.00 utilizing CDBG FY 30 & 31 (2017 & 2018) City of Progreso – Street Improvement funds.
2. Approval of Work Authorization No. 1 for LAZCAMREA, LLC dba Fulcrum Consulting Services in the amount of $33,790.00.
 
D. 68549   Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, requesting authority to purchase fire station equipment through the County's Membership/Participation with BuyBoard's awarded vendor, Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. (contract # 524-17), in the amount of $16,356.00 from FY 30 & 31 (2017 & 2018) Progreso - Fire Station/Equipment funds.
 
E. 68578   Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, requesting authority to purchase equipment through Hidalgo County’s membership and participation with Buyboard approved vendor, Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks. (Buyboard Contract #512-16) in the amount of $38,659.51 (quote attached hereto), freight/delivery included. City of Hidalgo- UCP Year 30 (2017) Parks, Recreational Facility Improvements funds will be utilized.
 
F. 68529   Subject to Compliance with HB 1295, requesting authority to purchase equipment through Hidalgo County’s membership and participation with buyboard approved vendor, Exerplay, Inc. (Buyboard Contract #512-16) in the amount of $176,902.10 (quote attached hereto), freight/delivery will not be charged. Precinct No. 1 - Granjeno UCP Year 30 (2017) Parks, Recreational Facility Improvements funds will be utilized.
 
G. 68560   Requesting authorization to dispose of Community Development Block Grant financial records for the Program Years 2006-2008. Please see Exhibit “A”.
 
16.   Health & Human Services Department:
 
A. 68651   Introduction, Discussion, and Action in regards to Palm Valley Animal Center’s / Best Friends Animal Society team and proposed plans with Hidalgo County to include the proposed 3 year Trap, Neuter, And Return Program (TNRP) which is a method for effectively reducing the community cat colonies.
 
B. 68640   Requesting approval for Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department to submit the self-nomination forms to join the Humana network. The purpose is to seek reimbursement for health services supported by the Humana network.
 
C. 68626   Requesting approval to submit renewal grant application and budget for the Tuberculosis State program for fiscal year 2020. The allocation amount is $605,561.00 and the program period will be in effect from September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020 with an option to later extend the term through August 31, 2021. This program requires a twenty percent match in the amount of $121,112.00 per fiscal year.
 
D. 68639   Requesting approval to submit renewal grant application and budget for the Regional and Local Services System / Local Public Health Services program for FY 20 and FY 21. The total allocation for each fiscal year is $102,403.00. The program period for FY 20 will be in effect from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020 and FY 21 will be in effect from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
 
E. 68579   Requesting approval to submit renewal grant application and budget for the Zika Health Care Services program for FY 20. The award amount is $583,037.00 and the program period will be in effect from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
 
F. 68627   Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between City of McAllen, Texas and Hidalgo County, Texas. The purpose of the agreement is for the City of McAllen and Hidalgo County to provide the South Texas All Hazards Conference for individuals who respond and provide services in cases of emergencies involving potential public calamities primarily in mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery and further described and detailed in the ILA attached herein.
 
G. 68576   Requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Palmview and County of Hidalgo. The purpose of the agreement is for Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department to provide inspection and permitting of OSSF disposal systems within the City of Palmview jurisdiction.
 
H.   Indigent Health Care Program:
 
1. 68521   A. Discussion, consideration and approval to draw down funds for Demonstration Year 8 Advanced UC Payment in the amount to be determined by HHSC instructions from the General Fund and the Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) with a transfer date of 2-1-19 and a settlement date of 2-4-19.

B. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions & 2019 Appropriation of funds from the LPPF in the amount to be determined by HHSC final instructions.
 
17.   Adult Probation:
 
A. 68612   Adult Probation - DWI (1289) - December 2018:
Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the county auditor for the DWI Grant program income in the amount of $1,861.00 and appropriation of the DWI program income (GPI) in the amount of $1,861.00
 
18.   Emergency Management:
 
A. 68699   Requesting authority to submit the Certificate of Completion to the Texas Department of Public Safety- Texas Division of Emergency Management in accordance with the grant conditions for the Hidalgo County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program number DR-1999-69 with approval for the County Judge to sign the required documentation.
 
B. 68652   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 January 29, 2019 to December 31, 2019.
 
19.   Community Service Agency:
 
A. 68566   Discussion, report, and update on Senior Corps. Programs, Retired Senior Volunteer (RSVP), Foster Grandparents (FGP), and Senior Companion (SCP).
 
B. 68565   1. Authorization to take the following personnel action:
Action Slot # Position Title Salary
Delete 006 Eligibility Worker III $44,261.98
Create 0043 Eligibility Worker II $28,922.40

2. Authorization to update position listing, salary schedule and affected budgets.
 
20.   Elections Administration:
 
A. 68686   1. Discussion, consideration and action, authorizing the Hidalgo County Elections Department the authority to contract a joint ballot with all political subdivisions entering into a full contract.
2. Discussion, consideration and action, authorizing the Hidalgo County Elections Department to exclude lease only agreements with political subdivisions for all uniform elections, special elections and runoff elections due to security, cybersecurity and procedural concerns.
 
21.   TX. Agri-Life Extension Services:
 
A. 68582   Presentation by Andrea Valdez, County Administrator of 2018 Report on Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Program
 
B. 68586   Proclamation in celebration of 50th Year Anniversary for Expanded Food & Nutrition Program.
 
C. 68575   Texas A&M AgriLife Extension (1286)
Requesting approval to accept donation of playground equipment (totaling $7,148.99)from The PlayWell Group, Inc. to be placed at Katrina Park in Mission, TX and approval to add to Precinct 3 inventory list.
 
22.   Head Start Program:
 
A. 68496   Discussion/Approval of Revised Self-Assessment Schedule
 
B. 68497   Discussion/Approval on Request to Enter into a Thirty-Six (36) Month New Copier Lease Agreement for Two (2) Copiers Through Hidalgo County’s Membership/Participation in the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Awarded Vendor, Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. DIR Contract DIR-TSO-3042
 
23.   Planning Department:
 
A. 68622   1. Preliminary Approval
a.Lexington Commercial Plaza Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Yolanda Pineda Cabrera) (Alamo Road & Iowa Road)
No. of Lots: 6 Commercial
Flood Zone: B
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention based on the approved Engineer site plan at building permit stage.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s
Paved: Yes, Alamo Road and Iowa Road are paved.

b. Texas Tower Estates Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Domain Development Corp.) (Texas Road & Tower Road)
No. of Lots: 7 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain into
Tower Road and Texas Road side ditches.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s
Paved: Yes, Texas Road and Tower Road are paved.

c. San Lucio No. 1 Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Tillmin Welch) (Val Verde Road & Canton Road)
No. of Lots: 23 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by Storm Sewer System and Detention will be provided by widening the existing
drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg. County review only.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s
Paved: Yes, Canton Road and Val Verde Road are paved.2 internal streets are to be paved.

d. San Lucio No. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Tillmin Welch) (Trenton Road & Dillon Road)
No. of Lots: 103 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by Storm Sewer System and Detention will be provided by widening the existing
drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s
Paved: Yes, Dillon Road is paved.Trenton Road and 5 internal streets are to be paved.

2. Final Approval
a. Rosalinda Rosalez Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Rosalinda Rosalez) (Anderson Road & Dillon Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff will be drain into Anderson Road Side Ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF has been installed.
Paved: Yes, Anderson Road is paved.

b. Soledad Gardens Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Blue Cactus Properties, LLC.) (Mile 2 West Road & Mile 17 NorthRoad)
No. of Lots: 4 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain into
Mile 2 West Road Side Ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edcouch. County review only.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Mile 2 West Road is paved.

c. San Martin No. 5 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Tillmin Welch) (Canton Road & Dillon Road)
No. of Lots: 29 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by Storm Sewer System and Detention will be provided by widening the existing
drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s have been installed.
Paved: Yes, Dillon Road, Canton Road and 2 internal streets have been paved.
 
24.   Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes:
 
A. 68663   Pct. 1 is requesting authorization and approval to name private road CR 1863, J J Y de Balli, Abstract 54, Tract 8, Donna, Texas, as "Munoz" SR ( service road ) for 911 purposes as recommended by the LRGVDC - 911 department.
 
B. 68593   Pct. 1:
1. Authorization and approval to name a private road CR 1370 as "Jose G. Villa" SR (service road) for 911 purposes as recommended by the LRGVDC - 911 department.
2. Authorization and approval to clarify the following:
A. A county road name as "Milanos" road from Expressway 83/Interstate 2 to Dead End (southbound).
B. A county road name as "Ponciano" Drive from Midway road to FM 493.
C. A county road name as "Valdez" road from FM 88 to FM 493.
 
25.   Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A. 68704   Approval of Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Application and Affidavit for the Pct 2 Cesar Chavez (Business 83 to Nolana Loop) Rd Project - CSJ: 0921-02-405 with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.
 
B. 68705   Approval of Economically Disadvantaged County (EDC) Program Application and Affidavit for the Pct 2 Eldora (Jackson Rd to I Rd) Rd Project - CSJ: 0921-02-403 with authority for the County Judge to sign all required documentation.
 
C. 68667   Requesting approval to accept a counteroffer to purchase a tract of land known as Lot C3, Alianza Business Park for the Pct 2 Indoor Baseball Park Project.
 
26.   Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:
 
A. 68658   Requesting approval to accept the counteroffers to purchase tract of land known as Parcel No 15, 16, and 21 associated with the Liberty Road Project Phase I (ROW CSJ: 0921-02-372) with authority for the County Judge to sign the Administrative Evaluation and Approval Forms.
 
27.   Budget & Management:
 
A. 68637   Various Departments:
Approval of salary schedule changes as per Exhibit A.
 
B. 68615   Approval of medical coverage for the temporary employee listed below as per the Affordable Care Act (ACA) IRS Code Section 4980H - Shared responsibility for employers regarding health insurance.
1. E#213578 effective 2/1/19
 
C. 68568   Requesting to rescind action of 2018 designations related to the UT-Health Snap-Ed Program (124-212), previously approved by Commissioners' Court on 12/18/18 25.D.3 (AI-67996) and 01/09/2019 19.E. (AI-68245), since funds will be restricted by the County Auditor's Office; therefore designations through Commissioners' Court for this program are not required.
 
D.   Budget Appropriations:
 
1. 68690   Justice Court Tech Fund (1242):
Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds for the Justice Court Tech Fund (1242) unassigned fund balance in the amount of $134,088.00 to fund various operating expenses.
 
28.  
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. 68406  
Presentation for discussion, consideration and approvals in connection with: Bank Depository Agreement including but not limited to, the following:
A. Authority to Advertise Bank Depository and/or Remittance Processing Agreement pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 116 (Vernon 1988 and Supp. 1999), "Depositories for County Public Funds" (copies of Chapter 116 and proposed ad copy attached hereto);
B. Approval of the proposed advertising dates for Bank Depository Agreement - Application/Specifications Packets are as follow:
February 02, February 09 and February 16 with acceptance date for bank applications/proposals [delivery to the County Judge] at Hidalgo County Commissioners Meeting of March 12, 2019;
C. Appointment or designation of "Evaluation Committee" to score and evaluate Bank Depository Applications timely delivered/filed/received by County Judge at HCCC:
1. Hidalgo County Investment Committee (comprised of the County Treasurer, County Judge, & Budget Officer) including Purchasing Department, Executive Office and County Tax Assessor/Collector as consultants to Evaluation Committee:
a. ___________________________
b. ___________________________
c. ___________________________
d. ___________________________
e. ___________________________
 
2. 68561   Presentation of the sole bid received and requesting the approval /authorization to award the contract to Magic Valley Concrete, LLC. meeting all requirements and/or specifications for project, RFB No: 2018-245-01-03-SGS, titled: Hidalgo County -"Purchase of Concrete Mix & Delivery"
 
3. 68292  
Acceptance and approval of a rebate check from (STAPLES) The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BUYBOARD) in hte amount of $ 24,699.30 for the cooperative fiscal year of 2018.
 
B.   Pct. 1
 
1. 68625  
Pct. #1:
Approval of Work Authorization No. 2 in the amount of $548,550.30, as it relates to contract #C-18-196-08-14 Professional Engineering Services for Phase I (Part II) required for the preparation of Environmental Documents, Field Surveys for Design & Construction of Outfalls and Schematic update for: FM 1015 Project from Mile 12 to SH 107 with L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. and including approval to subcontract with B2Z Engineering LLC for Aerial Imagery Services
 
2. 68034  
Approval of Change Order #6 in the amount of $69,245.26 for Contract #C-18-223-07-31 with Pauloa, LLC dba Servpro of Harlingen/San Benito for Build Back Services for Property at 1902 Joe Stephens, Weslaco, TX, as submitted through project engineer Halff Associates, Inc. subject to compliance HB 1295 & HB 23 if//when applicable.
 
3. 68592  
Pct. 1:
A. Requesting approval to rescind action taken on AI-67731 on 12/18/18 of the First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement [ILA] by and between HC Pct. #1 and the City of Weslaco for the road improvements project of Mile 10, North from Mile 6 to FM 1015 resulting in the deletion of the ninth "Whereas Clause"deleted and replaced with inserted language "Whereas, the City desires to cooperate by contributing a lump sum amount of Six Hundred Eight-Five Thousand Three Hundred Seventy and Seventy-Six hundredths Dollars ($685,370.76) to County towards the project development activities.

B. Requesting approval of the First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement [ILA] by and between HC Pct. #1 and the City of Weslaco for the road improvements project of Mile 10, North from Mile 6 to FM 1015 resulting in:
1. The deletion of the ninth "Whereas Clause" deleted and replaced with inserted language "Whereas, the City desires to cooperate by contributing a lump sum amount of Six Hundred Eight-Five Thousand Three Hundred Seventy and Seventy-Six hundredths Dollars ($685,370.76) to County towards the project development activities.
2. The insertion as the last sentence of the numbered paragraph 1 of the agreement "The County agrees to use its best efforts to complete Phase 1 of project development as described in this numbered paragraph 1 within three (3) years following the date of February 1, 2019 and County may, with the consent of City, extend the time period to complete Phase 1 if needed."

C. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the interlocal cooperation agreement in it's desire 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.
 
C.   Pct. 2
 
1. 68708   Requesting approval of a Notice of Intent to Terminate Contract No. C-17-027-07-25 with NM Contracting, LLC for the County Wide Service Shop Project.
 
29.   Open Forum
 
30.   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. 68697   Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Clover.
 
D. 68657   Pending/potential litigation - matters pertaining to the administration of the 2020 United States Census
 
E. 68318   C-5528-17-C; Anthony Hernandez v Hidalgo County and Benito Salinas
 
F. 68519   C-0043-17-H; Cherie Santoyo et al v Hidalgo County, Texas and Medardo Villarreal
 
G. 68532   Claim of Mirna Guerrero
 
H. 68534   Claim of Angelica M. Beltran
 
I. 68536   Claim of Pierre Luis Garza
 
31.  
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)
 
32.   Open Session:
 
A.   Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B.   Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C. 68696   Deliberation regarding the following Economic Development Negotiations pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.087: Project Clover.
 
D. 68656   Pending/potential litigation - matters pertaining to the administration of the 2020 United States Census
 
E. 68319   C-5528-17-C; Anthony Hernandez v Hidalgo County and Benito Salinas
 
F. 68520   C-0043-17-H; Cherie Santoyo et al v Hidalgo County, Texas and Medardo Villarreal
 
G. 68533   Claim of Mirna Guerrero
 
H. 68535   Claim of Angelica M. Beltran
 
I. 68537   Claim of Pierre Luis Garza
 
33.   Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
34.   Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
35.   Adjourn
 

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