AGENDA
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
February 26, 2019
2:00 P.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:

             
1. Roll Call
 
2. Pledge of Allegiance
 
3. Prayer
 
4. Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5. District Courts:
 
A. AI-69061    Introduction by Judge Mario Ramirez of the new Director / Chief Juvenile Probation Officer Maryann Denner for the Juvenile Justice Center
 
6. County Judge's Office:
 
A. AI-69078    Consideration and approval of a resolution honoring the 80th Anniversary of the Rio Grande Livestock Show, which will be held March 7 - 17.
 
B. AI-69083    Consideration and approval of a resolution for the creation of a criminal law magistrate court in Hidalgo County.
 
C. AI-69082    Consideration and approval of a resolution for creation of two Hidalgo County Courts at Law No. 9 and No. 10.
 
7. District Attorney's Office:
 
A. AI-68777    Proclamation declaring February 2019 as Young Hearts Matter Teen Dating Violence Prevention month.
 
B. AI-68903    Hidalgo County DA's Office - Region 3-Border Prosecution Unit (BPU) Grant (1281):
Approval to submit a BPU Grant #2537808 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
 
C. AI-69035    DA - Domestic Violence Unit Grant (1281):
1. Approval to accept the Domestic Violence Unit (DVU) Grant FY16, from the Office of the Office of the Governor (OOG), in the amount of $190,232.18, effective 10/01/2018 thru 09/30/2019.
2. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the Domestic Violence Unit Grant FY16.
3. Approval to appropriate the Domestic Violence Unit Grant Funds.
 
D. AI-69040    DA's Office-Human Trafficking Unit Grant (1281):
1. Requesting approval to apply for the Human Trafficking Unit Grant FY20.
2. Requesting approval of resolution to designate County Judge as the grantee's authorized official and to sign documents.
 
8. HIDTA - Task Force:
 
A. AI-68825    Requesting authorization to submit FY 2018 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report on behalf of the Agency Head (Ricardo Rodriguez, Criminal District Attorney) and Governing Body Head (Richard F. Cortez, Hidalgo County Judge) with authority for County Judge to sign
 
9. Sheriff's Office:
 
A. AI-69037    Requesting authorization to submit FY 2018 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report on behalf of the Agency Head (J. E. "Eddie" Guerra, Hidalgo County Sheriff) and Governing Body Head (Richard F. Cortez, Hidalgo County Judge) with authority for County Judge to sign
 
B. AI-68973    Acceptance & Approval of payment for “Application and Certification for Payment No. 3” and “Application and Certification for Payment No. 4” as (set forth below) and as submitted by Hunt & Woodruff Construction Company LLC (JOC) for the installation of privacy partitions (H&W Job # 18-002), an improvement at the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Adult Detention Facility through HC's membership/participation with Purchasing Cooperative of America contract #3-100-14.
 
Invoice Date Invoice # Amount Due
02/07/19 H&W Job 18-002-03 $17,282.84
02/17/19 H&W Job 18-002-04 $11,179.46
 
10. Constable Pct. #2:
 
A. AI-68993    Constable Pct. 2 CCP59 (1260):
Approval of 2019 appropriation of fund balance for Constable Precinct 2 Chapter 59 in the amount of $7750.27.
 
11. Constable Pct. #3:
 
A. AI-68955    Presentation and discussion of the 2018 Racial Profiling Report as presented by the Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 3 department, in accordance with Article 2.133 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures. 
 
B. AI-68722    1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY2019 grant with the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD), through E-grants.
2. Authorization for County Judge to e-sign application under E-grants as authorized official.
3. Approval of Resolution for LBSP 19 Grant to designate Judge Richard Cortez, as grantee's authorized official, to sign required documents (Grant period September 1, 2019 - August 31, 2020).
 
C. AI-68974    Requesting authorization to submit FY2018 Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report on behalf of the Agency Head (Lazaro Gallardo, Jr.. Constable Pct. 3) and Governing Body Head (Richard F. Cortez, Hidalgo County Judge.) with authority for County Judge to sign
 
12. Constable Pct. #4:
 
A. AI-69033    Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint David Abel Hernandez as Deputy Constable by Constable A. "J.R." Gaitan, Constable Precinct 4 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011. 
 
B. AI-69029    1. Authorization and approval to apply for the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) Grant with the Governor's Criminal Justice Division, through egrants.
2. Approval of Resolution for NIBRS Grant to designate County Judge Richard F. Cortez as grantee's authorized official and to sign required documents.
 
13. Constable Pct. #5:
 
A. AI-68967    Presentation and discussion of 2018 Racial Profiling Report as presented by Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 5 Department in accordance with Article 2.133 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures.
 
14. Executive Office:
 
A. AI-69170    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. AI-68998    Appointment of Representative to the Urban Counties Policy Committee for 2018-2019 term
 
C. AI-69026    Authorization for County Judge Richard F. Cortez to sign the Certification by State or Local Official of PHA Plans Consistency with the Consolidated Plan form for 2019 Annual Plan to be submitted by the Hidalgo County Housing Authority as required by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
 
D. AI-69117    Discussion, consideration and action on designation of individuals for the IRS TIN (taxpayer Identification number) Matching Program as follows:
Principal: Richard F. Cortez, County Judge
Responsible Official: Sergio Cruz, Budget Officer
Authorized Agent: Linda Fong, First Asst. Auditor
 
E. AI-68994    1. Authorization to accept the Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation Grant in the amount of $500,000.00
2. Authorization and approval for Commissioner Precinct 2, as authorized official, to Electronically accept Grant award form and related documents.
 
F. AI-68917    Authorization and approval to purchase wireless device data service and change existing data service plan through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
Qty: Description: Department: Employee/ID: Previous Service Plan: New Service Plan:
1 New Data Service Comm. Pct.1 Jorge L. Peña / 219630 N/A Mobile Broadband Unl. + DLT 25GB @ $37.99 per month
85 Service Data Plan Change Elections Office Use Mobile Broadband Unl. @ $37.00/ea. per month Mobile Broadband 2GB Acct Share $10/GB @ $23.00/ea. per month
15 New Data Service Elections Office Use N/A Mobile Broadband 2GB Acct Share $10/GB @ $23.00/ea. per month
 
15. Human Resources:
 
A. Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed
 
B. AI-68988    TX Agrilife Ext. (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 03/04/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Current Position Title Requested Position Title Grade
Title Change 380-001 A006 C E A -FCS CEA-Family & Community Health / County Administrator Non-Classified
Title Change 380-001 A008 CEA-FR CEA-Family & Community Health Non-Classified
 
C. AI-68990    Criminal DA - Buffet-McCain Institute/Arizona State University Grant (1281):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 03/04/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade/Step Auto Allowance
Create Slot & Add Auto Allowance 080-XXX 0001 Assistant District Attorney II G15/S02 $900.00
Create Slot & Add Auto Allowance 080-XXX 0002 Criminal Investigator II G14/S01 $3,600.00
Create 080-XXX 0003 Coordinator II G11/S01 N/A

Criminal DA - Domestic Violence Unit Grant (1281):
2. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 03/04/2019:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade/Step Auto Allowance
Create Slots & Add Auto Allowance 080-022 0001 Assistant District Attorney II G15/S02 $0.00
080-002 A163 $900.00
Create Slots & Add Auto Allowance 080-022 0002 Criminal Investigator II G14/S01 $0.00
080-002 A164 $3,600.00

Criminal District Attorney (1100):
3. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade/ Step Allowance
Delete 080-002 T160 Courier G03/S04 N/A
Create 080-002 0161 Courier G03/S03 N/A
Add Auto Allowance 080-002 0157 Assistant District Attorney III G17/S03 $900.00
Add Auto Allowance 080-002 0158 Assistant District Attorney III G17/S01 $900.00
No Action 080-012 0004 Assistant District Attorney IV G19/S07 $0.00
Create Longevity Slot 080-002 A162 $5,000.00

4. 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
080-002 0157 Assistant District Attorney III G17/S01 G17/S03
 
D. AI-69135    464th District Court (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commisioners' Court approval:
Action Dept./ Prg. Slot # Position Title Grade
Delete 012-001 0005 Bailiff 10
Create 012-001 0006 Bailiff II (DC) 13
 
E. AI-69152    Precinct 4 (1100/1200):
Approval of the following personnel actions as per Exhibit A, effective next full pay period 03/04/2019.  
 
F. AI-68977    Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Amy Martinez-Nagy as a volunteer/intern under the Hidalgo County Auditor's Office for the period of February 26, 2019 through March 29, 2019.
 
16. Urban County:
 
A. AI-68960    Requesting approval to dispose of HOME Investment Partnerships Program records
 
17. Health & Human Services Department:
 
A. AI-69097    Requesting approval of the Agreement between Rio Grande Valley College and County of Hidalgo, Texas.   The purpose of the Agreement is for Rio Grande Valley College and Hidalgo County to provide clinical education for nursing and allied health students at the clinical facilities which provide essential public health services and will serve to provide clinical support during public health exercises or emergent events as further described in the MOA attached herein.  
 
B. AI-69100    Requesting approval to submit renewal grant application and budget for the Preventive Health and Health Services program for FY 20 and FY 21.  The allocation for each fiscal year is $125,000.00 for a total of $250,000.00.  The program period will be in effect from October 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020 for FY 20 and from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021 for FY 21.  
 
C. AI-69091    Requesting approval of the Memorandum of Agreement between Texas Department of State Health Services and Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department.  The purpose of the agreement is for Texas Department of State Health Services and Hidalgo County to provide clinical education for medical residents or fellows at the clinical facilities which provide essential public health services and will serve to provide clinical education for medical residents and further described and detailed in the MOA attached herein.  
 
18. Adult Probation:
 
A. AI-69073    1.  Approval of declaration for Criminal Justice Division to have the Hidalgo County Youthful Offender Court established as a Drug Court pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 121.

2.  Approval of declaration for Criminal Justice Division to have the Hidalgo County Misdemeanor Drug Court established as a Drug Court pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 121.
 
19. Elections Administration:
 
A. AI-69076    Discussion on Election updates. 
 
B. AI-69077    Discussion, consideration and approval to payout overtime hours to be worked in preparation of the May 2019 Election by the Hidalgo County Elections Department’s permanent staff who will work the election cycle beginning March 11, 2019 and ending May 17, 2019; and Runoff beginning April 15, 2019 and ending June 21, 2019; in accordance with Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission Rules, and as per Commissioners Court on agenda item AI#66575, on 9/11/18, approving the inclusion of cost reimbursement for overtime payroll costs incurred by county for elections permanent employees who work during contracted elections with entities.
 
20. Head Start Program:
 
A. AI-69052    Appointment of One Community Representative by Pct. #4 Commissioner to serve on the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Policy Council, for the remainder of 2018-2019 term
 
B. AI-69012    Discussion/Approval of Poverty Income Guidelines for Eligibility and Priority Guidelines for Selection and Enrollment for Program Year 2019-2020
 
C. AI-69013    Discussion/Approval on Request to Purchase Tires, Tubes, Supplies and Equipment (Contract #553-18) through the Hidalgo County’s Membership/Participation with the Texas Association School Board (TASB) Buyboard’s Multiple Awarded Vendors for the Term of the TASB Contract Expiring on February 28, 2021
  1. GCR Tires and Service
  2. Good Year Tire and Rubber Company
  3. Southern Tire Mart, LLC 
 
D. AI-69014    Discussion/Approval on Request to Purchase Office Supplies and Equipment (Contract #576-18) through the Hidalgo County’s Membership/Participation with the Texas Association School Board (TASB) Buyboard’s Awarded Vendors for the term of the TASB Contract Expiring on November 30, 2021
  1. Gateway Printing & Office Supply, Inc.
  2. Gulf Coast Paper Company
  3. Staples Contract and Commercial, Inc.
 
E. AI-69015    Discussion/Approval on Request to Purchase Custodial Supplies and  Equipment (Contract #569-18) through the Hidalgo County’s Membership/Participation with the Texas Association School Board (TASB) Buyboard’s Multiple Awarded Vendors for the term of the TASB Contract Expiring on September 30, 2021
  1. Ecolab, Inc.
  2. Gulf Coast Paper Company
  3. Matera Paper Company
  4. Rio Paper and Supply, LLC
 
F. AI-69016    Discussion/Approval on Request to Purchase Instructional Materials andClassroom Teaching Supplies and Equipment (Contract #573-18) through the Hidalgo County’s Membership/Participation with the Texas Association School Board (TASB) Buyboard’s Multiple Awarded Vendors for the term of the TASB Contract Expiring on October 31, 2021
 
VENDORS
Alamo Classroom Solutions Barnes and Noble Booksellers Discount School Supply
Fun and Function Gateway Printing & Office Supply Hatch, Inc.
Kaplan Early Learning Company Lakeshore Learning Materials National Education Systems, Inc.
Positive Promotions School Health Corporation School Specialty
 
G. AI-69011    Discussion, Consideration and Action Authorizing the Submittal of the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Application for Budget Year 01.01.19 to 12.31.19
 
21. Auditor's Office:
 
A. AI-68991    1. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for various TXDOT projects.
2. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds for various TXDOT projects in the total amount of $9,079,407.61.
 
22. Planning Department:
 
A. AI-69070    1. Preliminary Approval
a. Las Gardenias Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Maricela Garza Rodriguez) (Val Verde Road & Mile 19 North Road)
No. of Lots: 3 Single Family, 1 Multi-Family, 1 Commercial
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain onto
Mile 19 North Road and Val Verde Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s
Paved: Yes, Val Verde Road and Mile 19 North Road are paved.

b. Eduardo’s No. 23 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Las Dianas Land Dev.) (La Homa Road & Mile 5 North Road)
No. of Lots: 38 Single Family
Streetlights: 5 proposed streetlights
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by Storm Drainage System and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Mission.
Paved: Yes, La Homa Road and 1 internal street to be paved.
 
2. Final Approval
a.Thompson Acres Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Donald Thompson) (Mile 5 North Road & Mile 4 ½ West Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lot and surface runoff will drain onto
Mile 5 North Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by City of Weslaco.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Mile 5 North Road is paved.
 
b. R&E Ranch Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Yoanna Maldonado) (Milanos Road & 18th Street)
No. of Lots: 6 Single Family
Flood Zone: B
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation within the proposed lots and surface runoff will drain onto Milanos Road and 18th Street road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by Military Highway Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’s
Paved: Yes, 18th Street and Milanos Road is paved.
 
c. Carmen Avila Ph. 1 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Jefferson Road Property Inv., L.L.C.) (Carmen Avila Road & Mile 22 ½ North Road)
No. of Lots: 98 Single Family, 10 Commercial
Streetlights: 22 streetlights
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by Storm Drainage System discharging to an existing HCDD#1 drain ditch approximately 1 ½ mile east of the proposed development.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Edinburg.
Paved: Yes, Carmen Avila Road, Mile 22 ½ North Road and 4 internal streets are paved.
 
3. Final Approval with Variance Request and Financial Guarantee
a.Vista Bonita SubdivisionNo. 17 - Pct. 4 (Richard W. Ruppert) (Kenyon Road & Ingle Road)
No. of Lots: 192 Single Family
Streetlights: 27 streetlights
Flood Zone: X
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by Storm Drainage System and Detention by widening the existing drain ditch along the west and south property line.
ETJ: Yes, approved by the City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, Sanitary Sewer provided by City of Edinburg.
Paved: Yes, Ingle Road and 7 internal streets are paved.
*Final Approval with Cash Deposit in the amount of $134,000.00 has been submitted to the City of Edinburg to cover the Final Drainage improvements and sewer lift station.
Variance Request: Hidalgo County Subdivision Rules Tile “B” chapter 3.5 E. section 13 “Setbacks”
 
 
23. Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
 
A. AI-69121    Requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of Hidalgo approved by CC 2/27/18 (AI#63901) to amend the City and County jurisdiction lines for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Road Extension Project
 
B. AI-69110    Discussion and possible action to execute the LPA Standard Utility Agreement for the Pct 2 Dicker Road Project with Lonestar Pipeline, LLC.
 
C. AI-69114    Requesting approval to submit a request for inspection pursuant to Architectural Barriers Administrative Rule 68.52 to Robert V. Buck & Associates, LLC, dba, The Buck Group- Registered Accessibility Specialist-designated by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in order to permit the processing of a TDLR Inspection of the Co Wide Mechanic Shop, with authority for the County Judge to sign the request for inspection form.
 
D. AI-69116    Receipt, review, and approval of the amended closing documents for the purchase of a tract of land known as Lot C3, Alianza Business Park for the Pct 2 Indoor Baseball Park Project with authority for the County Judge and/or Executive Officer to sign closing documents.
 
24. Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:
 
A. AI-68866    1. Requesting approval of an "order" granting an exemption form competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Gov't. Code, Chapter 262,, Section .024(a)(7) "an item that can only be obtained form only one source" in connection with providing service and Floodlights at 17912 Sabal Palm Dr. (Katrina Park). 
2. Approval of a "Sole Source Declaration" with authority to enter into a "Contribution-In-Aid-Constrution Agreement" with AEP Texas Central Company in the amount $3,767.17 for the installation of 3 poles and 5-1000MH Flood Lights at Katrina Park. 
 
25. Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres:
 
A. AI-69046    Requesting acceptance and approval of purchase of plaque for employee recognition for years of service with Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Manuel Carranza and community recognition for Mel Robinson.
 
26. Budget & Management:
 
A. AI-68954    Regional Solid Waste Grant (1286):
1. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor for the Regional Solid Waste Grant FY2018-2019 in the amount of $30,000.00. 
2. Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds for the Regional Solid Waste Grant FY2018-2019 in the amount of $30,000.00.
 
B. AI-69001    1. Approval to correct AI-68482 Program Manager I slot number from 0049 to 0050.
2. Approval to revise salary schedule as per Exhibit A in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan.
 
C. Budget Appropriations:
 
1. AI-69113    Requesting approval to appropriate $9,875.60 into 3rd Call Border Colonia (Fund 1312) for precinct 4 in relation to Round III Colonia Project.
 
2. AI-68970    2018 General Fund & Special Revenue Fund - Capital Leases:
A. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, to fund capital lease expenditures for various departments.
B. Approval of 2018 appropriation of revenues and expenditures to fund capital lease expenditures for various departments.
C. Approval of various 2018 intradepartmental transfers to fund capital lease expenditures for various departments.
 
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).
 
A. Hidalgo County
 
1. AI-68989   
Acceptance of final executed AIA Agreement with Rike Ogden Figueroa Allex Architects, Inc. in connection with the construction of "Hidalgo County Services Facility and Justice Center" [ CC - 11/20/18]
 
B.
Executive Office
 
1. AI-69101   
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 (with an estimated cost of $10,164.15) as submitted by the on-call  (C-18-228-10-09) project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc., to provide Geotechnical Engineering Services for the Old Jail Parking Lot Project located in Hidalgo County Precinct #4.
 
C. Pct. 1
 
1. AI-69072   
A.  Requesting exemption from competitive biding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024 (A) (4) a "professional service";
 
B.  Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved pool of professional engineering service providers required for Solar Light Project located within Pct. No. 1:
 
Professional Engineering Services Firms Grade Ranking
International  Consulting Engineers (ICE) 96  
Fulcrum Consulting Services 94  
STRADA Engineering and Consulting 93  

C.  Authority for the Purchasing Department to commence negotiations with the number one ranked firm of ______________________ for the purpose of finalizing an engineering services contract in connection with:  Solar Light Project, located in Precinct No. 1.
 
2. AI-69093   
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024 (A) (4) a "professional service";

B. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking ny CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved pool of professional appraisal service and/or review providers required for a project specific- Fair Market Appraisal [ FMV] of Donna Schroeder Park located within Pct. No. 1:
 
Professional Appraisal and/or Review Services Firms Grade Ranking
Appraisal Haus 97  
Professional Appraisal Service, Inc. 94  
Leonel Garza, Jr. & Associates, LLC 95  

C. Authority for the Purchasing Department [excluding dept. director] to commence to negotiate a professional service agreement with the No. 1 ranked provider ____________________________ for the purpose of a project specific Fair Market Value appraisal [FMV] of Donna Schroeder Park, located in Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1.
 
3. AI-69144   
A.  Acceptance and approval fo Final AIA A133 form of agreement &between Hidalgo County and Erickson Construction, LLC for the "Construction Manager at Risk for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 Tax Office" located in Pct. No. 1 including the authority for Project Manager B2Z Engineering, LLC to issue and send the formal Notice to Proceed;
 
B.  Pursuant to TXLGC 271.060(d) and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for the Precinct Commissioner of designee:  David Suarez, to execute change orders that involve..."an increased or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Orders' statutory limits...' .  The original contract price may not be decreased by 18% or more without the consent of the contractor".    
 
4. AI-69069   
A.  Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with L & G Consulting Engineers Inc. as it relates to Professional Engineering Services for Precinct No. 1-FM 88 From 0.25 Miles North of SH 107 (5th Ave.) North to FM 1925 project.  Approved for negotiations fy HCCC on December 12, 2018 ai # 67836 ( r );
 
B.  Pursuant to HCCC approval of Professional Services Agreement with L & G Consulting Engineers requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $1,047,363.00 as it relates to Professional Engineering Service for Precinct No. 1 FM 88 From 0.25 Miles North of SH 107 (5th Ave.) orth to FM 1925 project.   

C.  Pursuant to approval of Agreement with L & G Consulting Engineers (Article 14) C-18-304-02-26, a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of Ergonomic Transportation Solutions, Inc. to provide Traffic Signal Services for the Pct. No. 1 FM 88 From 0.25 Miles North of SH 107 (5th Ave. ) North to FM 1925 project.    
 
5. AI-69054   

Pursuant to Texas Constitution, Art. 3, Sect. 52, approval of "Public Purpose Declaration" for the purchase of plaques for employee recognition for Hidalgo County Precinct 1 thus informing residents of the dedication and commitment of employees toward the precinct's responsibilities and obligations.

 
6. AI-69048   
Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement by and between County of Hidalgo, by and through Precinct Number One and the following school districts: Progreso, Weslaco, Mercedes, Donna, PSJA, Monte Alto, Edcouch Elsa, and La Villa; the County and the Districts desire to enter into this mutual agreement for the public purpose of providing up-to-date public education and awareness information of emergency events and of resources provided by the County; and to serve the parties objectives in improving the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of both County and the District.
 
7. AI-69041   
A. Acceptance and approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the City of Elsa for FM 88 corridor from 0.25 miles North of SH 107 (5th Ave.) North to FM 1925.;
 
B. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement in it's desires to assist each other in multiple projects to be defined by mutual agreement in which both the City and the County would benefit from the outcome of the work (the “Work”) by decreasing the cost of services and increasing the quality of life for both the citizens of the County and the City.
 
8. AI-67830   
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024 (A) (4) a "professional service";

B. Presentation of scoring grids (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County's approved pool of professional surveyor service providers required for multiple On Call Surveyor Services located in Pct. #1:
 
1st. Group Nominated-Professional Surveyor Service Firms Grade Ranking
ROW Surveying Services 97  
RODS Surveying Inc. 93  
Halff Associates, Inc. 94  
 
2nd. Group Nominated-Professional Surveyor Service Firms Grade Ranking
Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates, Inc. 97  
LJA Surveying  94  
R. E. Garcia & Associates 93  

C. Authority for Purchasing Department to commence negotiations with the number one ranked firms from both 1st. & 2nd. groups for the purpose of  On Call Professional Surveyor Services agreements for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1: Group #1 ____________________________ & Group #2 ___________________________.
 
D. Pct. 2
 
1. AI-69136   
Acceptance and approval to execute the final agreement of professional surveying services on an "on-call basis" for Road & Bridge, CIP, and other Projects in General," for Pct. 2 with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.. [approved CC 2/12/19]
 
2. AI-69139   
Acceptance and approval to execute the final agreement of professional appraisal services on an "on-call basis" for Raod & Bridge, CIP, and other Projects in General," for Pct. 2 with Leonel Garza, Jr. & Associates, LLC.  [approved CC 2/12/19]
 
3. AI-69140   
Acceptance and approval to execute the final agreement of professional engineering services on an "on-call basis" for Road & Bridge, CIP, and other Projects in General," for Pct. 2 with Cruz Hogan Consultants, Inc.. [approved CC 2/12/19]
 
4. AI-69134   
Acceptance and approval to execute the final agreement of professional appraisal services on an "on-call basis" for Road & Bridge, CIP, and other Projects in General," for Pct. 2 with Professional Appraisal Services, Inc. [approved CC 2/12/19]
 
5. AI-69092   
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 for services under Work Authorization No. 1, through Contract No. C-17-194-08-08 for B2Z Engineering, LLC, resulting in an estimated cost increase of $8,525.60 for the Pct #2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project.
 
E. Pct. 3
 
1. AI-69142   
Acceptance and approval to execute the final agreement of professional engineering services on an "on-call basis" for Road & Bridge, CIP, and other Projects in General," for Pct. 2 with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates. [approved CC 10/09/18]
 
F. Health & Human Services Dept.
 
1. AI-69021   

A.  Action to rescind HCCC approval 02-12-19 on R/AI# 68546  for multiple awards of "Mosquito Control Chemicals", contract# C-18-248B-02-12, ONLY Item #4 Fyfanon ULV awarded to Univar @ $49.88 erroneously placed a bid for the chemical Fyfanon EW, thus not meeting specifications;

 

B.   Approval to award Item #4 Fyfanon ULV, to the next lowest bidder meeting specifications to ADAPCO @ $59.00, contract # C-18-248-02-12.

 
G. Sheriff's Office
 
1. AI-69103   
Presentation of response received from the sole responsible vendor submitting a qualifying proposal [meeting requirements] for the purpose of award and approval of contract document with Gregorio Pina, III, Ph.D. for project titled: H.C. Sheriff's Office-"Psychological Evaluation Services HC Law Enforcement Agencies" RFP 2019-001-02-20-26-TDL.
 
2. AI-69122   
Presentation of sealed quotes received for the purpose of award and approval of the contract to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest and best quote [while meeting all specifications and/or requirements as attached hereto] but in no event to exceed the statutory bid threshold of $50,000 for: Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office - Radiological Diagnostic & Related Mobile Services for Incarcerated Inmates. - 2019-025-01-25-HGO.
 
3. AI-68949   
Requesting approval of the 2nd Amendment drafted by DA/Civil Section, for further clarification of services including rates, terms & condition, and an additional one (1) year extension for "Physician Services for Inmates"  - Dr. Ivan Melendez, for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
 
4. AI-68606   
A.  Exemption from competitive bidding requirement under Tx. Local Government Code, 262.024(a)(7)(A), 'an item that can only obtained from one source';

B.  Approval of Sole Source Declaration for Spillman Technologies, Inc. in connection with a software module for compliance with new FBI-Summary Reporting System [SRS] of the Uniform Crime Reporting [UCR] including the purchase of the National Incident Based Reporting System [NIBRS] software module in the amount of $81,879.00 which will be an additional component of the existing software.
 
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 & 551.074 to discuss the following:
 
A. Real Estate Acquisition
 
B. Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C. AI-68968    Claim of Agustin Olmedo Moreno
 
D. AI-68975    Claim of Burciaga Iracheta
 
E. AI-69043    Claim of Ruben Rangel
 
F. AI-68971    Cause No. C-1915-18-F; Patricia Love & Celeste Rodriguez v County
 
G. AI-69024    Cause No. C-5528-17-C; Anthony Hernandez v Hidalgo County and Benito Salinas
 
H. AI-69155    Civil No. 15-CV-435; Gregorio Trevino, Jr. et al v Hidalgo County et, al 
 
I. AI-69158    Civil Action No. 719-MC-120; Miguel A. Valadez v. HCSO, et al
 
J. AI-69148    Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, discussion and/or deliberation regarding the appointment and/or employment of the Hidalgo County Director of IT
 
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:
 
A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
 
B. Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C. AI-68969    Claim of Agustin Olmedo Moreno
 
D. AI-68976    Claim of Burciaga Iracheta
 
E. AI-69045    Claim of Ruben Rangel
 
F. AI-68972    Cause No. C-1915-18-F; Patricia Love & Celeste Rodriguez v County
 
G. AI-69025    Cause No. C-5528-17-C; Anthony Hernandez v Hidalgo County and Benito Salinas
 
H. AI-69156    Civil No. 15-CV-435; Gregorio Trevino, Jr. et al v Hidalgo County et, al 
 
I. AI-69159    Civil Action No. 719-MC-120; Miguel A. Valadez v. HCSO, et al
 
J. AI-69149    Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, discussion and/or deliberation regarding the appointment and/or employment of the Hidalgo County Director of IT
 
32. Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
33. Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
34. Adjourn